Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1864, Page 2

WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY s.oeeMAY 13, 1664. —————— SF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE eEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TBLE- @sAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. GREAT AND GLORIOUS NEWS FROM THE FRONT! Dispatch from General Ingalls to, Senator Nesmith. Hancock Achieves a Glorious Vic- tory Capture of More than 4,000 Pris- oners ! Capture of 25 Guns!!! Captured, with Twe Other Rebel Generals and a Host of Lesser Officers ! The following deepatch has been received by Senator Nesmith trom Gen. Rufus Ingalls, Oniet Quartermaster of the Army of the Poto- mac. It brings positive information from the from the front as late as noon yesterday: «We have madeaten-strike to-day. Hancock | wentinat daylight. He has taken over 4,000 prisoners, and over 26 guns, and is still fighting. i Everybody is fighting, and bave been for eight days. We shall hive them this pop, thongh it may takea day ortwo more. They fight like ~ devils. Our losses are heavy. Can't say how many. It Augur’s forces were here now we could finish them to-day. Hancock captured Gen’l Ned Johnson and two other Generals, besides | lota of lower grades. Theold Republic is firm Bet your pile on it. Grant isa giant and heroin war; but all our Generals are gallant, and our men—the world never had better. Yours, in haste, INGALLs. Spottsyivania O. H., May 12, 12 m.” pena De ‘THE TRUE GRIT. In a dispatch to the Secretary of War, dated at 6 o'clock Wednesday mopning, Gen. Grant says: . «We bave now ended the sixth day of very Heavy fighting. The result tothis time is much | in our favor. Our losses have been heavy, as ‘well as those of the enemy. I think the losses of the enemy must be greater. « We have taken over 5,000 prisoners by bat- tie, whilst he has taken from us but few, except stragglers. “I propose to fight it outon this line, if it take all summer.” ABRIVAL OF MORE WOUNDED, Yesterday afternoon, the steamer Iron- sides arrived at the Sixth street wharf from Belle Piain, bringing up 165 of the wound- ed im the late battles. About dark the steamer Oonnoectiont arrived with 1,100, on board, some of whom were quite seriously wounded. Be- tween two And three hundred (enlisted men,) effected with ‘weak knees,” were found on board the Connecticut. They were placed wader guard, and will be returned to their regiments to-day. HIGHLY IMPORTANT. Prisoners. We learn from high authority that a dis- patch was received in this city, last evening, from Gen. Sheridan, stat ng that he had cut off communication with Richmond by destroying tou m,{¢# Of railroad between Gen. Lee and Richmona, C@ptured thre rebel trains, and re- Leased 500 Union Prisoners who were on the tralia. "7 Toreeana Vareno, the wonerfald Onild Pianist, whose performances have bes. ©- Aarged upon at so much length by our cotem- poraries elsewhere will soon perform in this city we learn. FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST, Tre Biockading Squadron Memaced by a Fleet of Rebel Steamers—-One ei the Ve: clad—Warm Werk Expected. Boston, May 12.—The Journal gives the following extract from a letter dated off New inlet, near Wilmington, May 7th: “Four rebel steamers came out last night. One was the iron-clad North Carolina, similar to the Atlanta. She was supposed to be a THE EVENING STAR. | ee W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. | | NS eccnations B UNE ELECTION —The a — a “OFFICIAL. Navy Derartment, May 12, 1864. Circylar.—The Secretary of the Navy an- nounces tothe Navy and Marine Oorps the death of Colovel John Harris, the Colonel Com- man¢ant of the Marine Vorps, which occurred in the city of Wasbington on the morning of the 13th instant. The deceased entered the Marine Ccrps oo the 13th of April, 1814, and was appointed to the command ef it January 7, 1859. For halt century be performed the duties entrusted to him with zeal and efficiency, and ‘was regarded asa reliable, upright, and intel- ligent officer, exerting himself on all occasions | to maintain the discipline and gallantry of the EXTRA.’ corpe. t to his memory, it is hereby direct- edteetent the day after the receipt hereof the | finge at the different Marine Barracks an¢ at ‘ashingion Navy Yard be hoisted at half (he: Pero: fiat leven. minute guns be fired fr Wasbirgton yard at meridian. Ofticers of the Marine corps will wear crape for thirty days. on the left arm ” Gscmow Weis, Secretary of the Navy. New York Stock List—First Board. [By the People’s Line.) U.S. coupon 6's, 1981, 113, U.S, 5.20’s, 106; Certificates of Indebtedness, 8% Gold, 173%; N.Y. Central, 1303; Erie, 109%; Hudson, 1353; Harlem, 257; Reading, 1374; Michigan Oehtral, 1384; Michigan Southern, $3; Illinois Central, 124; Oleveland and Pittsburg, 109: Galena an: | Chicago, 120%; Cleveland and Toledo, OK; nd, 109, Milwaukie a: a Pra Ty Pittsburg, Fort Wayne Prairie du Ubien, | and Chicago, 111; Alton and Teria Haute, 69; Quicksilver. 70%. i TH WARD. j OCF cnconpirionar UNION CANDIDATE. The Rebel General Ned Johnston | ! NCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. | ome FIFTH WARD. A N— _my 183t" SOHN H. PEAKE. OR— woe AC TeRTCHARD WALLAOH. Peas fon comet As, L, OANFIRLD. Bune FoR Comore FERGUSON, JAMES B, DAVIB, 3. B. WARD. For ‘RAH ERROR ¥. DYER. may 6-Sw* anoonditional Union voters of the Thir i rd will support the following ficket at the ap | ing municipal election, viz: bite Ti ts oa HiGH aRp WALLAOH, 2M An— a CosOsEREL BROWN, ‘on Common Op! 1L— OBLE D. LAl TROMAa A, atheniens, Poxa JOHN W. SIMS. ORASSIIMER P_ cKEAN ap 23-tf THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The unconditional Union voters of the Third ard will support the following ticket at the June election: pee For MareTOHARD WALLACH. Foe ATALBEAN DER R, SHEPHERD. MON OK OLL— FOR oO oH PARNER, JOB W. ANGUB, JOHN W. SIMs. ap %te INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE JOHN H. SEMMES. ap 29 te ICE CREAM, OONFEOTIONERY, &0.— Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Balls, Sup pers, Fairs and other entertainments furnished at shortest notice and most reasonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ices made by steam power, war- raated to be the best in the city, wholenale and re- tail, delivered to any part of the city. Oharlotte Runse, Jellies, Pyramids and Wedding Oakes made to order, at JOSEPH SHAPFIELD'S Confection: ery, 386 Sixth at., bet. G and H. fe 11-3m* CILBOURN & WELLS. 496 Sth atreet, bave inet received one hundred boxes FRESH LEMONS, ‘Those wishing to purchase would do Well to call It* }OR BALE. ‘A SECOND-HAND WAGON F B AND DRAY. my 13-3t MURRAY & SEMMES._ # PLOWING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, by the Potomac Tow Company's boats, ‘*Potomac,”’ ‘Gov. Curtin” and ‘*Belle Haven,’’ Apply to the Captains en board, or to N B. DAVIDSON, my 13-tf 59 Water streot. Georgetown. JMO8 New anp srycisn - BLACK SILK MANTILLAS. Just received this day. a beautiful assortment of Biack Silk Sacques avd full Circulars with a fall stock of Grenadine and other tnin Shawls, Many great bargains in the lot, to which the sitention of the ladies are invited. J. W. COLLEY, _ my 13-3t 523 7th ‘street, near Pa, avenue. ORTOP aan yeren* indebted to me for MED- ICAL SERVICES previous to January ist, 1364, are respectfully requested to settle the same by calling on Mn. W. BLior, Drugglst, corner. of F and 12th streets, who is authorized to receipt for any mene paid him for me, otherwise their ac- counts wil) placed in the hands ofa collector. my 13-3t* R.H.SPEAKE.M D. NEw AND STYLISH. DRESS GOODS. med this day, a large and elegant asssort t of tee atts: Bunnie Dee Renee biocaade runner, and chased off shore. At daylight the tron-clad retarned under the guns of the tort. The Houquah and Nansemond ‘were near, andthe Niphon was to the north- ward. One shot from the North Varolina went through the Honquah’s smokestack. Theother Uaree rebel steamers did not come out from wmder the guns of the fort. No attempt was made to prevent the iron-clad from getting back. pnother visit is expected by dayiight, when we probably will seesome warm work.” THE WAR 1N GEORGIA. A Victory fer the Union Arms. TrsnxeL HILL, Ga., May 11.—After three days’ beavy skirmishing, in whioh‘all the corps participated, the enemy were driven back to Rocky Ridge and Buzzard Roost Mountain. from which we are fast expelling them Everything is going on in a most satis- factory manner. MABONIC.—A Stated Meeting of Sf, John’s "Lodge No. il, will be held THIS (Friday) 4 pple Le 7h o'clock, at Masonic Hall, corner be ass W. MORRIS SMITH, Sec. BUNDAY, at 3 o'clock p, m., at Smeed’s Holl, 451 sth street, Max, L. Suita, tost and developing Medium, will hold a circle for manifestation of spirits, She will describe them, streets. get uames, develop your medium powers; also ex- | amine disease, Admission 25 cents. my 13-2t" A MEETING OF THE UNCONDITIONAL UNION CITIZENS of the Third Ward wiil oe Hall on at 8 o’clock, to ipported at the = net _ my 12-2t" NOTIOR TO WOUNDED OFFICERS — Wounded officers arriving in Wonca Bre earnestly requested to send their address to tue office of the U. 8. Sanitary Commission, 244 F street, im order that answers can be given to their friends inquiring of their whereabouts. JOUN BOWNE, aay 12-6" Su ital Directory. ‘SP EOIAL NOTICE —% the Tinm-Plate and le miar Workers of Washinsion'= You ato ereby notified of the expulsion of Messrs. Ggo. . Hate 8_D. Furtcaer, first-class members of the Ti "s Association of this city, for co duct unbecoming members of the same; they h: ing forfeited their right to membership by wi ing for lesa wages than the Society calls for. By P IN, President. my 12-Iw* d in the upper room of Temperance FRIDAY EVENING, I3th inst. at 13th ins! to bi der. . J. COLLI! 3 is. B Marrimety, Rec. Sec. NOTICE.—A BPECIAL MEETING of the ENE: COMML? TO ENCOUR- ENLISTMENTS will be a Oounci vi c close wu, a Buel report. Members of the ¢ aotieaitoes cole lectors who may have funds on hand, and ali sone who have claims against the eomamittesars requested to be present et oy time ‘ACON, Ohairman, H. ©. Wirs0m, Secretary. my Ir ze HO. Witsom, Secretary _"_my 122 TH WARD UNOOND OS, a wareUatoN TIOKET. TIONAL on MATORIOHARD WALLAOH. Fon ALvEaN, P. PEPPER. For Gounos. Co — i POCLANSBER, Hicuael Lannea. ary them bought at less than the importers’ prices, and will be sold at a small advance to close out at once, The ladies arespecially invited to call sarly, J..W. OOLLEY, my 13-5t No. 523 7th street. LAOK SILKS! BLACI B VERY CHEAP UACK SILKS! A fine assertment of superior Black Silka rang- ing th price from $1 up to very fine grader. Also, @ small lot of Check, India and French Bilks, Ten pieces handsome plain Colored Silks, all COLLEY, very cheap, .W. my 13-5t 523 7th street, near Pa. avenue, R. FOLEY, WHOLESALE AND RE dealer in Coa! Oil, Lamps, Wicks, chino, &c., China, Glass Ware, Table Cutlery and House: keeping Article: paces No. 316 F street, be- tween loth and lith street vites the attontion ofreataurant keepers, housekeepers and others to his stock, which is complete in every department, and will be sold at the lowest figure for cash. Goods delivered to any part of the city or George- town free of charge. my 13-3t* PPoPosALs Fon COAL AND WOOD EXMATE OF THE UNITED STATES. } ¢ Sergeant-at Arms, weshington, May 12, 1864. Sealed Proporale will be Teceived at thia office until 12 o'clock nognon THURSDAY, the 2ifh instant, for the delivery in the vaults of the Senate wing of the Capitol of one hundred tons (2.240 1bs.) Oblarge Ege or Steamboat Furnace WHITE ASH The Coal to be of the best quality, thorough! fcreened, and weighed by the Chief En ineer to the Senate, or his assistant, and to be delivered as above on or before the 6th of June following. a nals vit Ghee recaiyer ae the same, time and place for the delivery of twenty cord of the best PINE WOOD, thoroughly seasoned, and to be delivered within the time and at the place for the delivery of Coal. The Coal and Wood to be packed away in the vaults as the Chief Engineer ehall direct. s. GEO. T. BROWN, my 13 Sergeant-at-Arms U. 8. Senate. Fo, SALE—A SORREL MARK, five years old; is a fine traveler; goes well to harness and saddle. Can be seen at JOHN BLIGH’S stable, corner of 12th and © streets. Will be sold at a bargain, as the owner is going West. _ Iny 12-3t “ HANDS LINE.” Norice TO CONSIGNEES —The schooner Aid from Philadelphia has arrived. Kreight ready for delivery. ‘ Freight for Philadelphia received until Saturday M. JOHN B. DAVIDSO! my 12-2t* 59 Water street. OOD FOR SALE. The subscriber has a quantity of superior se: noned OAK WOOD being delivered from the cou try Gaily in Joteof halfcords and upwards at rcord. All orders left at the Poat Office or 486. street addressed to the subscriber will meot with prompt attention. my 12-3t" W. W. PREAR, Agent. * FINE FAMILY GROCERIES. 487 Prime Brown Sugar only léc. est Su, ar-cured Hams. 28c, hoice Dried Beef only lac. Finest Oolong and B. B. Tea only $1.50, Beat Rio Coffee 45c.; good do. 25 and 35c. Old Java Coffee 5éc. With large stock of Fresh Goods, Canned Fruits, Wines, Liquors and Cigars low for cash. Goods delivered free. |. EVANS. my 12-3t* 487 9th street, between D and B. S 8. CORBIN & CO.. ° WHOLESALE DEALERS IN STRAW GOODS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, LAOES, AND MILLINERY GOODS GENERALLY. ‘71 North Becond st., Philadelphia, le, near 10th street, BF Goods sold at Philadelphia and New Yerk prices. Positively no retailing. 0. W. THORN. my 12-1lw* Os? .. Ee E. IMPORTANT TO DEALERS IN TOBAQOO, OI- TANABS AND FANOY GOODS, Having just returned from Burope, and desizing to make room for a new building, I willsell of my entire stock of Cigars. Tobacco, Pipes and Fancy Goods at red eae versie dackine ad ote Rica tae Fetlee }&COO ay he SOHN 0. BACKER, my li-lw* No. 234 Pa. av., near \wth at. IOE,, Tar vncersi wsty bought premises known as the Gyrta: jouse at wa, r Bridge and Moutor streets, mow called “New Idea,” iy announce to their friends that fhey, will map on Senk fine assortment of Wines, Liquors, Oigars, &c, and have also Furnished to r: Seengs . . FARNHAM, Bp 23-20" Proprietors. Lt OOFING FELT.) ogMEN 7 low figure to. se the Till be sold at 8 VOR OT RLER & WILLSON, °° wy 03 BLS Penna, avenne, yp stad: ys Correspondence with P. 7. Barnum. Mk. BARNUM OONSENTS TO WRITE i ror THE NEW YORK MERCURY, AG THE RATE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS A WERK, FOR ONE YEAR. It will be acenfrom the subjoined letters that Mr. Barnum, at the earnest solicitation of the proprietors of THE NEW YORK MERCTRY, has consented to write for the columns of this papeT a series of articles to be entitled “The Ancient and Modern Humbugs of the World,” for the sum of TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUADRED DOLLARS : Naw otultom street Ape ‘ulton street, April 25, 1964. P. T. Barnum, B39.: eae ae DxAx Six: For what aum will you write for pub- lication in THz New York MEROUBY a series of fifty two articles—one per week for one year—upon bie The Ancient and lodern Humbugs of the World?” An early reply will oblgS, respectfully. yours, ‘AULDWELL & Warrngr, Proprietors of The New York Mercury. AMBRIOAN MUSEUM, April 25, 1854. GENTLEMEN: Yours of yoeertsy ia received: 1 am quite too much occupied, not in humbagging. but in amusing and gratifying the public to write | for you on any terms. Truly yours, : P.T. Barwox, Messrs. Cauldwell §& Whitney, Proprietors af The New York Mercury. New York Meacrny Orrice, April 27, 1964 P.T. Earnum, Bsq.: Deak 81k :—Our object is the same as youra—te interest. instruct and amuse the public. To this end we devote our time, capital, and whatever talent and knowledge we possess. Yotwe contrive occasionally to find leisure to visit your Museum. Cannot you reciprocate, and pay a weekly literary visit to our columus for the entertainment of hundreds of thousands of readera? With the hope that you will reconsider the matter, we make the following offer: We will give you ten thousand four hundred dollars $1°,400!, payable in weekly advance-install- mente of two hundred dollara($20') each for one posed in our former note—the articles to average respective one column (or more.) The topic, “ancient and Modern Humbugs of the World,’ will give you an opportunity of explaining your views on avery curious and fruitful theme, and of illustrating them by incidents which have come under your observation dnring yvur vaiwnsive travels in both hemispheres, and while catering for the amusement ef the public through a long series of yearn. ae . Your professional reminiscences, given in your eculiar original and humorous style, weuld. we have no doubt, form arare chapter of Wit ‘and Romance in the history of popular entertainments | of every kind and class. that all of your articles shall be confined to a His tory of Ancient and Modern Humbugs, but prefer rather that you shall not keep back a good anec dote or illustration, even if itis irreevant to this particular subject.) . : Although the pecuniary considerition may be of small consequence to one who cat make money no readily, perhaps the thought of niniatering to ne enjoyment of balf a million of readera per , for a twelvemonth, may induct you. on re flection. to comply with our request. Hoping for a favorable answer, ‘We remain sincerely yours. CatLpwate & Vintyey, In fact, we vill not insist AMERI McsgeM, Apri.25, 1264 GENTLEMEN:—You are irrepressible. Were it not that I know you to be “live” men who yablish a “live’’ paper, Lshould think your munifient offer a wild mistake; but as you generally krow what you are about. Iam bound to suppose thatit is not made at random or on false grounds, This consid- eration i+ flattering, and affords mo a mere real- izing sense of the value of notoriety that I have ever before expcrien Dismissing, therefore, my first idea, that you were blindly rushirg into a hazardous speculation, and adopting your stimate of my own commercial value, I frankly wcede to your proporition. I have always held it as, maxim that a man should make a proptable use of lis gifts, whatever they may be, always provided that he uses them legitimately; and I know of ne way in which they can be more legitimately enployed thar for the delectation of the people. Holding myself in readiness to commence the scrics at any time, and accepting your suagestion to introduce prominently into the papers tie fund of anecdote, incident, and information aquired during my long experience as a caterer or the world’s amusement. I am, gentlemen, Your considerably astonished friend and sirvant, PT. Barcu. Messrs. Cauldwell § Whitney. New York Marcuny OFriceg, April 2:, 1364 P.T Barnum, Esq: | Dear 81x:—Perhaps it may relieve yourmind to know that we expect to take the lion’s sha‘e of the profits of your papers on the ‘Ancient andModern umbugs of the World.” Inclosed you will find our check for tw: d doliare ($20) for your first article which eed enough to rend usat your earliest convenience, Please supply us punctually with an artice every qwook, and bolleve us, artick every Very truly, yours, CavLpweLt & Warner, Mr. Barnum's papers on *‘ THE ANCIENT AND Movers HumBues oF THE WorLD,” to which the above cerrespondence refers. commence in THE NEW YORK MERCURY of May 2, now realy at all the news-depots in the Union. READ THE FIRST LETTER! my 15-2t Y¥ J.C. MCGUIRE & OO., Auctioneers, BUGGY AND EXPRES3 WAGON AT AUCTION. On TO-MORROW. (Saturday Morr ing,) May ven, in front of the Auction Rooms, we wilf ell 1Ne Tce Bugey Wagon, mies E & Xprees Wagon. J. 0, MCGUIRE & Qo., Aucta, BY Ww. L, WALL & O0., Auctioneers, ,At the Horse Bazaar, 98 La. ay, HOBSES AND CARRIAGES, &o., AT AUCTI We call the attention of buyers to our large on, of Horses and Oarriages at our Repository, to be sold op SATURDAY MORNING, ‘fay 14, commen- cing at 10 o'clock, as there is a large number, and wil be sold without resetve, for cash _L. WALL & 00., Aucts, BY WM. B. LEWIS & 00.. Auctionsers. LARGE CLOSING OUT SALE AT AUCTION. At our Store, No. 427 Seventh strect, on MON- DAY next, the 16th inst., at 10 o’clock’a. m.. we aball sell a great variety of Fancy Goods, Silver Plated Castors, Tea Sets, Tea and Table Spoons, Forks, Knives, Cups, &c , Ice Pitchers, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Fancy Soap, Writing Paper, Spool Cotton, Needles, Brushes, &c., &c¢ , to be sold Wino in the RVENING 734 60, in the EVENING, at 7% o'clock, Gold and Silver Watcher, Jewelry, Gold Pens, Photographic Albums, Family Bibles, Books, &c&e, WM. B. LEWIS & CO., my 13-3t (Chron2t)} Auctioneers, Fe SALE—The LEASE of a store on Penn. avenue, located betwoen lith and 13th streots, A good stand for any business. Price moderate. Apply at 544 Penn. avenue, between Ist and 2d streets, in the Jewelry Store. my 13 3t* \O LET—A thoroughly FURNISHED HOUSE, with all modern conveniences; gas and water in chambers; large arn with pump and hydrant water. Apply No. 4 K street, corner 9th and Maas. avenue. L my 13-3t* 10) REWARD — Lost; on Monday, the oth in. stant, a liver-colored POINTER DOG. 8 months old, with white spot on his breast, Any one returning said dog to K. M. CARR, Supt Warehouse No. 3, N. Y. avenue, near 19th street, will receive the above reward and thanks of the owner. my 13-3t* REWARD.—#trayed. on Monday moroing, B10 Tena two COWS, One ene: with red spots, neck almest red; the other a red cow, with star in her forehead; the lower part of her tail white. Both dry. tion of both, or $6 for I will give $10 for inforn either of their return, or information where I can find them, Let me know at the Washington Brew- ery. (my 13-3t*] DENIS KENALY,. fh REWARD.—Stolenfrom the stable of Wm. $25 H, Roland, on the night of the 3d of May, 1864, near Giesboro’ Point, a LIGHT BAY HORSE, about M4 hands high, three white feet and knees, fallen in neck, white in forehead, the letters W. RB. branded on Het side of neck; natural racker. I will give the above reward if sent to me or left where I cao get him in the District of Columbia. . H. ROLAND, near Gioaboro’ Point. my13-1w* Washington, D.C. DETECT OF COLUMBIA, Wasxinaton Covx- TY, To-rost:—Y hereby certify that James Dove, aresident of the county of Washington, in the District of Columbia, brought before me, the sub- scriber, one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the said county, this 13th day of May. A. D, 1864, asan estray, trespassing on his enclesures, one bay HORSE, with foretop cropped, awitch tail, aged about Syears. The owner of the above de- acribed horse is Fequested to prove property, pay charges and take him awa: eal this 13th day of Given ery hand "BENJ, 8. KINSEY, J.P. (u.3.] May, A.D. my 13-3t* P MAYOR'S OFFICE. May 12, 1861, ROPORALS Will be received at the Mayor's office until 12 o'clock m. on Thureday, the sth instant, for Epaing and gravoling 8th street west, from Rhode Ieland avenue to Boundary street, ‘The gravel to be of a quality approved by the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners, The gravel to be nine inches in the center, ta- perls off to four inches to the gutter line when rolled. * Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for @rading and square yard for graveling, The superflueus earth to be Placed where the Commissioner of the ond Ward may direct. And no tao of the appropriation will be paid the contractor without # certificate signed by the Commissioner and Assistan’ ertifying that the work bas been jone ina patiatactory. according to goatee saWey EE EORD. jommies! ni ee ees At a my 12-td Assistent Gomi foners: ee loslonors. TAGE LINE.—From and after Wednesday, May NG DAILY LINE of Stages will if run from the Pennsyivanis House. on C street, Washi: city, a6. follows: To Burrattsville, T. B . Be F town, Hughesville, 0. Hall, Chaptico, St. 0. Bay, eonardtown. and return daily. The line to Piscataway, Duffield and Port Tobacco will ranas Raratesorve erety Ensniny, Thursday and Satur- pons A, F, KIMMELL, Agert, ‘Washington city, May 9, 1864, my 9-Im* 0 ICE CREAM MAKERS.—For sale, a Phila- delpbia patent Machine, Also, F; ° Obests ae, PWill be sold a bargin. the punce having no use for them. Also, some Marble top Tables, Apply at71 Pa. avedue, = myly-3t* _ NECUND EDITION, 1 OOLOOK P. M OFFICIAL: CONFIRMATION OF THE GLORIOUS NEWS! Between thirty and forty Pieces of Artillery Captured be Hagosokt One Major General and several Brigadiers Captured. Burnside and Warren Pressing the Enemy elsewhere on the line. The War Department received at 11 8. m. to- day, from Headquarters at the front, a dis- patch entirely confirmatory of that of General Ingalls to Senator Neemith, published in our first extra of this forenoon. It states that at 4 a. m. yesterday morning, Gen. Grant made & general attack, and that by § a.m. Hancock had captured more than four thousand prison- ers, and between thirty and forty pieces of ar- | tillery. Also, one rebel Major General—Ned D | Johnson, and several Brigadiers. Also, that article per week for one year, on the subject pro- | ‘Warren and Burnside were at that hour (8 a. m., when the courier left,) pressing the rebels at other and different points. MORE GLORIOUS NEWS CONCERN- ING YESTERDAY'S VICTORY ! Hancock Takes Thirty-six Guns and an immense nomber of small arms, The Enemy Completely Surprised and Routed from their Entrenchments. —_—.__— Hancock sends word to Meade that he has taken a whole Division of Hill’s corps and now means to walk into Barly ! ———_—_ Further particulars reaching us of the splen- did victory achieved by Hancock yesterday morning show that it was one of the most brilliant achievements of the war. During Wednesday night Hancock changed his entire position, his operations being con- cealed under cover of the rain, darkness and fog of the night, and at 4 o’clock yesterday morning he gained a position from which he made a dash upon the line of intrenchments occupied by the rebel Major Gen. Ned John- son’s division of Hill's corps, complete- ly surprised the enemy, and captured the entire division, (Johnson’s,) including Johnson himself, a rebel Gen’) Stuart, another rebel Gen. Johason, and some thirty officers of lesser degree. Also, a large Dumber of small arms, as well as thirty-six guns. The rebels were taken completely by sur- prise, and though they at first offered a despe- rate resistance, soon gave way before the ir- resistible torce of Hancock’s bayonet charge. ‘This sort of sudden night attack has been the forte of the rebels, and they seemed quite un- prepared to be treated to such an effective dose of the same strategy. The fighting ground was southwest of Spottsy] vania Court-House, some distance this side of Po creek Hancock, upon the conclusion of his hand- some morning’s work, sent word to General Meade that he had one whole division of Hill’s corps and intended now to walk into Early. Our troops are described as wild with en- thusiasm (battle-worn as they are) over our successes in front, and those of Sheridan in the rear of Lee, particulars of which were announced to them in an order by General Meade. This brilliant movement by Hancock, it will be seen by other accounts in this edition was partof a general attack ordered by Grant to take place at daylight yesterday. LATEST FROM BUTLER. @ HE ATTACKS FORT DARLING. The War Department have dispatches this forenoon angzouncing that Butler is already pressing Fort Darling. ‘This is good news, because indicating that all is still going on successfully for our arms on the south side of the James river. MORE DETAILS OF THE BATTLE OF YE3- TERDAY. Officers arrived this forenoon from the front ascert that our total captures of artillery in the course of yesterday's engagement—up to noon— were forty-six pieces, and that Brig, General Geo. H. Stuart was among the rebel Generals captured, TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ——___— FURTHER FROM GRANT’S ARMY. ees A VICTORY ANNOUNCED. =. THE CAPTURE OF 40 GUNS CONFIRMED. ———_—_ MAJOR GENERAL JOHNSON AND A OOUPLE OF REBEL BRIGADIERS CAPTURED, ——~>—_— EVERYTHING IN OUR FAVOR. —— New York, May 13.-The World has & post- script giving as the result of Thursday's fight- ing that we baye won & glorious victory. It says that @ dispatch has been received trom Hancock, stating that he had captured from 30 to 40 guns, finished up Johnson, and ‘was goinginto Early. The dispatch states that Maj.Gen. Johnson, Brig. Gen. Johnson, and a whole rebel brigade were taken prisoners by Hancock. This is dated Tureday noon, and the battle still raging. Prisoners are constantly coming in, and everything is overwhelmingly in our favor. Glorious News from Gen. Grant. oe [Dispatch to the Philadelpnia Inquirer. ] NEar SPOTTSYLVABIA OouRT-Hovse, May 12—8 o’clock a. m.—The day opened this morn- ing with the following cheering news, sent in the form of a despatch from Gen. Hancock to Gen. Grant: GENERAL: I have captured from thirty to forty guns! I have finished up Jolnson, and am now going iuto Early.. As I write, the whole line is engaged, but the heaviest firing is being done by the 2d corps. Major General E. Johnson is captured. He commanded the “Stonewall” division in Ewell’s corps, composed mainly of Virginia troops. No doubt of his capture exists, for he is sit- ting on a log near a fire before me, at the pres- ent moment, in conversation with some of our generals. ‘The attack was commenced this morning at daylight by Hancock, who moved forward his whole line, and is now driving the enemy. The morning is damp and foggy. but success eo far makes our spirits light and cheerful. Brig. Gen. Stewart, of the rebel army, has also been captured, and is eafe within our lines. The ardllery firing ia tho direction of Han- cock ts increasing in extent and rapidity. A contiderable portion of the Fifth corps is actively engaged and doing well. The numberof prisoners taken this morning is varionsly estimated. The lowest figure places them at 3,000 but I have just heard from good authority that 5,000 are in our hands. 11 A. M.—The battle continues with great fury, but we are steadily gaining ground on the rebels. The Sixth Corps have gone to the relief pf the Second, and are now activelysen- gaged at the present moment. The musketry firing is tremendous, accom- panied with heavy aalvos of artillery. Every inch of ground ig being sharply contested, and nothing can exceed the ferocity of the contest. Heavy fighting is progressing very nearGen. Grant’s headquarters. Several shells struck near his headquarters. The captured artillery are being brought to the rear, and the roads leading tothe different corps hospitals are filled with soldiers, who have been wounded at the front, and areseek- ing after medical treatment. A drenching rain set in about 9 o'clock; but it seems to have no effect in abating the fighting in the front. RT SIGEL HEARD FROM! HE DESTROYS THE RAILROAD TRACK BE TWEEN CHARLOTTSVILLE AND LYNCH BURG FOR A DISTANCE OF 26 MILES! ALSO, DESTROYS THE TRACK BETWEEN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND KESWICK. ——_ ALL THE BRIDGES ON THE ABOVE. ROADS DESTROYED, AND LEE’S LINE OF SUPPLY COMMUNICATION WITH CHAR. LOTTESVILLE AND LYNCH- BURG CUT OFF. —-—» REBEMCAVALRY REPULSED. ee An officer who arrived here to-day reports that at three o’clock yesterday afternoon a dis- patch arrived at the front from Gen. Sigel's command dated at Butler’s Mountain, (be- tween Charlottsville and Lynchburg,) on Wednesday at 10 o’clock a, m., and anmouncing that our cavalry had torn up the railroad be- tween Charlottesville and Lynchburg for a dis- tance of twenty-six miles below the former place; and also that the track of the Gordons- ville road between Chariottsville and Keswick had been destroyed. All the bridges between the above points on both roads were destroyed. When returning’ our forces encountered a body of rebel cavalry, who came from the direction of Carter's mountain, and a skirmish ensued, and ended in a repulse of the rebels, who fled in the direction they had come. This ‘was the only rebel force met with during the raid. GLORIOUS NEWS FROM SHERIDAN! HE CUTS BOTH RAILROADS BETWEEN LEE AND RICHMOND, TLE CAPTURES ONE OF LEE’S WAGON TRAINS AND A NUMBER OF PRISONERS. <= — HE HOLD POSSESSION OF HANOVER JUNC- TION WITH CAVALRY AND ARTILLERY, Se A letter was received here thismorning from a staff officer at the front dated yesterday af- ternoon, in which he speaks in the most glow- ing terms of our success, and states also that Sheridan, with ample force, consisting of cav- @y and artillery holds possession of Hanover Junction. Olwer reports say that Sheridan has captured one of Lee’s wagon trains, with its guards,and has destroyed miles ef track on the Richmond and Fredericksburg railroad, above Saxton’s Junction, and upon the Virginia Central road, entirely destroying Lee's direct conne-tion with Richmond. LATEST FROM THE FRONT. —_—__ THE FIGHTING YESTERDAY. HEAVY FIGHTING UP TO FIVE O'CLOCK YESTERDAY EVENING. —>——_ GRANT REPORTED VICTORIOUS AGAIN, a The steamer Columbus, haviag on board 180 wounded, and in charge of officers of the Obrietian Commission, arrived here at 20’clock to-day from Aquia Creek. One hundred and forty-three of those brought up are among the most dangerously wounded in the late battles. The balance (37) are supposed to be stragglers, and were at once taken in charge by the medi- cal officers and placed under guard. From many of them bandages were torn and not a scratch was found upon them. Lt. Col. Woodell, ist Delaware and Lt. Col. Happ, Sth P. V., both wounded have been brought up. The soldiers brought up to-day were not in ~the fight of yesterday, but were laying at Belle Plains, and they report that heavy firing was heard there all day, but it entirely ceased be- tween 4 and 5 0’clocK p. m., and other wounded brought there reported a decisive victory for Grant's entire army yesterday. LEE'S ARMY IN A STATE OF INSUB- ORDINATION FOR WANT OF FOOD. Seg enie SOMETHING WRONG WIT LEE'S RAILROAD COMMUNICATIONS. a Prisoners captured yesterday morning, in Hancock's charge upon Johnson’s division, re- port the rebel army as in a state of almost total insubordination on account of the want of food. They say they have received no supplies for a@ day or two, and the belief is that they have sustained a serious injury elsewhere by the cutting of the railroads leading from Gordons- ville to Richmond, as there appears to bea hur- rying to and fro; and the prisoners believe if we were successful through the day of yester- day in any degree that Lee would. be forced to make a hasty retreat. OPERATIONS OF THE NAVY. ———>— CAPTURE OF THE REBEL Lepore GREY- AND THE BLOCKADE OUND UNNER MINNIE, —.———_ EN ‘BAND DOLLARS IN GOLD FOUND ing THOT BOARD THE MINNIE, ———_ The Secretary of the Navy has received a telegraphic dispatch from Fortress Monroe. dated May 12, which says that the U.S. steamer Connecticut has arrived there from of Wil- mington, with the prise steamer GreyRound, which she captured on the evening of the 10th. The Greyhound is 4 new iron screw steamer, of about S00 tons, three-masted and schooner- rigged. She loaded and cleared from Liverpool in January last, and was owned or held by Henry Lafone, the rebel agent. Her cargo consists of 106 bales of army cloth, 158 bales and boxes the contents of which are unknown, soia, bar steel, iron, &c. She was at Madeira seven week in consequence of her tubes having been burnt out. Commander John A. Almy, ‘vriting t the Navy ent from on board the U. S. steamer Connecticut, reports the capture on the 9th instant, of the blockade runner steamer sMinnie,” at sea in lat. 33 deg. 22 min. north, long. 75 deg-40 min. west. The Minnie is a very fine screw steamer, built at Glascow last year, and her groes tonnage is $55. She is therefore nearly new, and this was her second trip to Wilmington, The quantity of cargo now on the Minnie (she having previousty thrown a portion overboard to aid her escape) is said to be 510 bales of cotton, 25 tons of to- bacco, and 12 barrels of turpentine. About $10,000 in gold, equal to about $17,500 in Government currency, was found on board the Minnie in a secretdrawer. Lieut. Lincoln ©. Leftnich, of thé Confederate service, was on board as a passenger, And is now held oa the Connecticut as 8 prisoner. TAKE WOUNDED. The State of Maine and Swan afrived at Alexandria last night, bringing each over one thousand wounded. Among the skedaddlers arriving among the ‘wounded, we regret to state, are some officers, and a few of these are of the regular army. One of thece skedaddling officers, we hear, left the field with the smallest scratch upon his person, and started at once to Belle Plain in an ambulance. On the way, however, he received an actual wound—a party of guerrillas firing into the ambulance struck him in the neok, inflicting a severe wound. MARYLAND MILITIA CALLED OTTI The Gevernment this forenoon made a re- quisition on Gov. Bradford for the immediate services of 2,000 Maryland militia for one hun- dred days, on the terms npon which the Gbver- nors of different western States have recently placed their militia in the fleld. They are to relieve other troops now doing guard and post duty in Maryland, who ara to go at once to the front. Baltimore alone will fill this callina single day. .. REINFORCEMENTS GONE TO GRANT. © ‘We hear on excellent authority that yester- day ten thousand fresh troops went to the frofit, to reinforce Grant. We feel confident also, that every available soldier within reach is to-day being pushed forward on the same errand, and that in very brief time indeed, his available force will be as strong, or nearly so, as when he crossed the Rapidan. BUTLER’S OPERATIONS. A rumor prevails that Gen. Butler has tele- graphed here that he has succeeded in remoy- ing all the obstructions placed by the rebels in James river. We place no faith in it, as it strikes us that the thing is impessible until we shall have reduced Fort Darling, which for the time being blocks the passage to the obstrac- tions above that point. BURNSIDE’S AND WARREN'S OPERATIONS. Up to this writing, 24 p. m., we have not been able to ascertain that anything detinite bas reached town as to the fighting yesterday with the enemy, carried on by Burnside and ‘Warren. The general impression amongst officers ar- riving here, who left Fredericksburg yester- day, is thatthey were both «doing well.” NINE THOUEAND PRISONERS. The 4,000 prisoners taken yesterday morn- ing makes, with those previously taken, an ageregate of 9.000 prisoners taken by Grant within the week. Grart seems inclined to bag another odd hun- dred thousand prisoners to add to those he took in his Southwestern campaigns, TYPOS GOING TO THE BELIEF OF TH WOUNDED. A detail of twenty men, consisting of ten book- binders and ten compositcrs, has been made from the Government printing offite, to go to Frederftkaburg and assist in caring for the wounded. It is expected this party will leave to-day for the front. ANOTHER NEW YORK REGIMENT BADLY CUT UP. The 9th New York militis, which went into the fight on Tuesday with tbree hundred men, came ont in the evening with but four officers and fifteen men who were fit for duty. WELL DONE OHIO! It affords us infinite gratification to be able to state that Ohio has already furnished the 20,000 hundred days militia called for from her, and has offered five regiments more, now ready for instant service. GEN. WRIGHT SLIGHTLY WOUNDED. We hear that the gallant Gen. Wright, pow in command of the veteran Sixth Corps, was slightly wounded in the fight of Tuesday. NOT 80. No dispatch was received here from Gen'l Grant last evening, as has been stated. CONGRESSIONAL seo! XXXVIlirz CONGERESS.—FIAST SESSION. gee Fripay, May 13. Hovse.—The Speaker caused to be read the dispatch of Gen. Ingalls to Senator Nesmith, dated yesterday noon, communicating Unioa victories. The reading was followed by ap- plause. . Reports were made from the standing com- mittees of a private character. Mr. Washburne, of Ill., read a dispatch from Assistant Secretary of War Dana, giving far- ther particulars of yesterday’s contest. is ‘was also received with applause. The House passed a bill to punish counter- teiting of the coins of the United States. On motion it was resolved that when the House adjourn it be till Monday. B* 3. 0. McGUIRE & O0., Auctioneers. EIGHT GOOD BUILDING LOTS AT THE OOR- NER SEVENTH AND H STBEETS ISLAND. On MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 16, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, we sball sell, eight desirab.e Building Lots in Square 439, fropting each 20 feet on Seventh street wet. at the corner of South H street, and running back 95 feet to an alley. [bese Lots possess great value from their conti- en Fong the extensive wharves in the immediate vicimty. & Terms: One. third ‘ncash, theremainder insizand twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust op the premises. A payment of $2) will be required at the sale. my.13-d J. 0. McGUIBE & CO. Aucts, ¥ J.C. MOGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. SNUG FRAME HOUSE AND NINEGOOD BUILD- ine. LOTSON THB ISLAND AT PUBLIC AUQ- T. f On MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 23, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, we sha!] sell. original Lots Nos, 20.21, and 22. in Square No. 544, fronting together 149 feet 5 inches on south L street between $d aod 434 streets west, running back 129 feet 11 inches, to a 30-foot alley, divided into ¢ Building Lote, one of them.improved bya neat and well built two- story frame eoonen he whole surrounded with & paling fence and well advanced shade ti . iule perfect. cash, the remainder in six Terms: One-half months, with interest, secured bya deed of on tue premisen A payment of $20 on each Lot will be required at thes ime Cn ft a DVEyENnces a! eost of 1e haser, my.ls-eoteds JCM CG TRE & 00., Aucts, D. Y¥ J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. HOUSE WITH STORE ATTACHED ON K Bt. EAB CONNECTICUT AVENUE AT AUG: ON. SDAY APTERNOON, May ite at & o'ciook on the premises, we shall sell, a desirscle ae eae aren ere oot, improved UY ©, Dow foot, three-story Brick Dwelling House, with Store Room attached. well adopted tor » business place as well aca residence; Selog in the vicinity of the Pycumedinte poreegeien given,” Terma: One-half cust, the remainder i siz and twelve months, with interest, secured bya d of Getwecenees Bt the cost of the my ee TSO, Moe irehaser. & 00., Auete, BALE 15 POBTPONED, IN OON- Rt ca eS ed NU a tt ee 5", MeGUIEE & 00. ¥ WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, SALE OF CARRIAGES AND HAEN: P ceennaamurl till Heres sora at 10 o'clock, we willecll, at the r ck, - fea daeat Seek ee ean anes ‘Beoond A artianee ee ee acter Bbestons, and Physi ‘s Phaetors, 1 Second Hexa, Pe, jagon [Siete er heeesP ’ 40 Setts frat class Double . 5 ‘ver and Japan mounting, part of w! is very fine. = ther C1 t Or. le Tile ci lta Cea er hie yevamenans eee tues ere ot vi call the atiention of to this “tye Benonitory i for re 30 ra it sone of the ee stam atts Cor say bine ot cinems. aire oS the ees. a WM. L, WALL & 00., ucts.