Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1864, Page 2

Ww. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. GE — ———————— WASHINGTON OITY: MONDAY ..ce0+-+++ sesscseseeMIAY 23, 1564+ e7 BEADING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE p&E OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- @BAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. e THE SITUATION. The sudden movement of Lee’s rebel army | back towards Richmond, first announced in yeoterday’e extra STAR, was not unexpected bere; insomuch as it was known that General Successful Expedition of General Birney. Information ba~ been received of the destruc- tion of valuable salt works on the coast of South Carolina, by the bark Ethan Allen. Informa- tion was imparted of the location of the works to the officers of the vessel by contrabands who had been taken on board. The point was 12 | miles northeast of Murrill’s Inlet. Dy te | coaching the place an arm helemche fo ne succeeded in to- . Extensive arrangements had been de ee ‘extending the works to double their | size. The ealt pans were of cast iron, and re easily broken. | “There ware four separate works, each con- taining twelve large pans, the water being forced from the beach by horse-power Jeading | IO MC a omnes on ons dred thousand gallons. The salt was mixed Grant was eo disposing of his troops as to flank the strong works in which the rebels | ere eneconced, and in that way rendering thom useless to Lee. There is no point between them and the North Anns offering particular advantages to the rebels 28 8 defensive line, except, it may be, the line of the Mattapony river, at which, it is almeady known, Lee declined to tarry; for we bave crossed that atream without finding the enemy in position there. ir We do not believe that Lee will venture a general battle except behind strong works, as bis retrograde movement indicates that he regards the risk to be too great. He seems. either to tack reinforcements, or to fear that bis supplies may be entirely cut off if remain- ing longer far from his base of operations. It is act provable that he will take his army ‘within the Richmond fortifications; as, to do so: Will ensure that in a week he will be almost ‘without a ration; compelling him to fightGrant on any terms of battle the latter offers, or to eurrender withoutafurtherstraggle. It seems Likely that he will leave Richmond to its fate if that be necessary to save his army. Sucha couree on his pat, though it might keep up the appearance of formidable resistance awhile longer, cannot serve to keep the rebellion ef- fectively alive. ‘We do not believe that he has sent any con- siderable force to aid Reauregard against But- ler, as be krows that Grant may attack him ‘with our whole force in his front at any mo- ment The fact that nothing has been heard from Fatler for twenty-four hours indicates that the situation of affairs with him has not been ma- teetally altered of late. Good News from Red River. OFFICIAL REPORT FROM ADMIRAL PORTER, — eee OUR GUNBOATS OUT OF QUOD. ——»—_— ‘The totlowing telegrams have been received at the Navy Department: Mise1sste ri SguaDRo#, Flagship Black Hawk, Mowth Red River, May 16, (via Cairo, 22d.)—To Hon. Gideon Wetles :—Sir: I Rave the honor to inform you that the portion of the squadron hat was caught above the falls at Alexandria fhave been released from their unpleasant posi- tom, owing to the indefatigable exertions Lieut. Col. Bailéy, Acting Engineer, 19th Army Corps, who proposed and built a tree dam of six hundred feet across the river at the lower _« Salis, which enabled ail the vesseis to pass in s BaSety; the back water of the Mississippi reach- - ing Alexandria, allowed them to pass ever all . the ehoais and the obstractions planted by the enemy, to a point of safety. Very reepectfally your obedient servant, Davip E.Ponrse, Rear Admiral. Movwp Urry, May 22.—Hon. Gideon Weiles: Merchant eteamer Brilliant just arrived re- Ports the gurboats and army all safe at the mouth of Red river and Semmeseport. A.M. PuNNOCK. SR eee oes ©@©fiicial War Bulletin. — WaLuincton, May 22—10 P. a. Te Major General Diz, New York: On Friday evening General Grant commenced a move- meat for the purpose of compelling Lee to Sbandon his position at Spottsylvania, the de- tails of whioh, for obvious reasons, should not be made public. It has thus far progressed » Buccesefully. Longstreet's corps statted south ®t 1 o’olock Priday might; an hour and a half @fter, Hancock moved. Ewell’s corps followed Longstreet last night. The indications are that the rebel army has faliea back beyond the North Anna. Hoke’s beigade has joined Lee. The movement of General Grant bas thus far been accomplished ‘without amy severe engagement or serious interruption. We now occupy Guiney’s Sta- ton, Bilford Station, and south of the Matta- Poay om that line. A dispatch received this morning from Gen’! Canby, dated May 14, at the mouth of the Red Fiver, says: ‘We have rumors to-day from rebel sources that the gunboats, except two, Succeeded im getting over the falls at Alexandria | on the day mentioned in Gen. Banks’ dispatch.” No dispatches have been received to-day from General Butler. Diepatches from Kingston state that (Jeneral Sherman ¢ forces are resting and replenishing their supphes. Evwt» M. Stawtow, Secretary of War. BEBEL ACCOUNTS OF SIGEL’S DEFEAT.— ADMIT A LOSS OF 20,000 MEN AND TWENT&¢ GUNS IN LEE’S ARMY. The Kichmond papers of the 19th inst. claim @ great victory over Sigel at New Market, and fay they would have captured his army had it not been for our cavalry. Accerding to their account, Sigel ran twenty miles without stop- ping, abandoning hospitals and burning his rains, ote. These papers state their losses at 20,000 in tae battles with the Army of the Potomac, but claiea a victory every time! They acknowl- edge lesing twenty guns, but are silent as to the pumber of prisoners. Their trains were running to Guinney’s Station during tast week, GUEBRRILLA OPERATIONS. Guerrillas still infest the country in the rear of our army, especially about Fredericksburg and Belie Plain; but they are being rapidly | thinned out by our cavairy. On Friday nignt @ general scouring of the country about Belle Plain was made, and about one hundred were | brought in, together with a number of wagons | ‘which they had captured from us. The num- ber of these “varmints” now at Belle Plain Sweiting transportation to a military prison is | Over 500, and some of them are represented to | be desperate characters. THE NINTH ARMY CORPS. It is unaerstood that the Ninth Army corps (Gen. Burnside’s command) has been merged into the Army of the Potomac. 7 From the publishers, from Hudson Tay- lor, 3h Pennsylvania avenue, and from Joe Shillingtén, Odeon Building, we have the At. | lantic Monthly for June. Among the contribu. tors ¢o this rich number are sach writers as Longfeliow, Agassiz, Holmes, Mrs. S:owe, Sala, Bayard Taylor, Robt. Browning. Mit- chell,-Miss Prescott, and Fitz Hugh Ladlow. Also, from Hudson Taylor, Jos. Shillington, Odecn Building, and John O. Parser, 379 F street, we have the attractive Juve number of Godey’s Lady's Book. Shillington sends us also an early copy of ‘tne interesting June number of Peterson's La- dies’ Magarine ga From Leonard Scott & Oo., the New York publishers, we bave their admirable reprint of the Bdindurg Review for April. coutaining nine articles of more than average interest. ed students o1 the lowa Uni: witsin hase yarenionred inthe handred day oozps—ene of the prote-eors goimz as captain, | with sand. = While returning from Murriii’s Inlet, a man WAs seen to signal the Ethan Allen from the shore. A boat wassent ashore which took him off. He gave his name as Allen Jones;and | said he was a commissary sergeant in the j reuse army, and from the State of North Oaro- | lina. A communication from steamer Pawnee states that the expedition sent up the St. John’s | river, Florida, under command of Gen Bir- | ney has been very successful. They did not, however, meet the enemy, who is supposed to | have crossed at Fort Yates to the east side of St. John’s river. One thousand head of cattlehave been cap- tured, besides a mumber of horses, and other valuable propert; | FROM REDRIVER. The Dam a success—The Gunboats and Tren-clads Safe. The following despatch was received at the Navy Department yesterday morning: ~ Cargo, ILLINoIs.—Hon. Gideon Wells, Secre- tary of the Nary: 1 have just received a letter from Lieutenant Commander Breese, dated mouth of Red river, May 15. he writes as follows: “This morning a bearer of dis- tches from Banks was received at Fort De assy, Who says when he left one of the gun- boats was coming over the falls, and it was currently reported that all would get over. He knew nothmg more. I have information from a reliable source that the dam Aas been completed, and we may soon expect to hear that all the iron-clads are over.” NOTICE—THE TIN-PLATE AND SHEET- IRON WORKERS ‘sre Recety ordered to attend a meeting on THUBSDAY EVENING at 8 o’clock, at the Shepherd’s Hall, over Waite’s drug store, on the corner of Louisiana avenue and 7th street. Business of importance is on hand. By order of the Committee. my 23-3t* Lemay CREAM AND STRAWBERRY FESTI- Ww AL.—The exercises of the Foundry Fair ill conclude on this evening. Ice Cream and Strawberries will be served upin abundance and at reasonable rates. Choice vocal and instrumental music may be expected. Let all the friends of the old Foundry come out and enjoy this last enter- ‘as sent on shore, who tally, destroving the ‘works and burning the NOTICE .—To the Unconditional Union Vo- ters of the @érst Ward.—The undersigned nving beon nominated for Aaseasor of the Ward by my friends, and put on the Semmes ticket, I wish toinform'my friend that [ama Wallach and Tee JEROME F. SANNER TE arate te ah voters of the Sixth Ward, cy favorable to the re-election of Richard Wal- < as Mayor of Washington, are requested to meet at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Nav - NESDAY EVENING, May 2th. at 7s o'clock, for se of nomina g§ suitable reons tne Dene them.in the Board of Aldermen. and Gommon Council. my 23-3 EDITOR STAR :—Pleare announce WM. 8. FANNING asan independent candidate for Simon Council of Second Ward at the ensuing election, (may 23-eot MANY VOTE (ee CROONER Yard. on W UNION TICE FIRST WARD. For MAYORS wen wats - Dkuan aay We anaes For ALPEN B. TURTON, For Common Covxdr— JAMES KELLY, H.C. WILSON JOHN A. RHEEM. For AssEssor— my 16-te" THOMAS H. DONORUE. (FST Wand ENGONDITIONAL UNION For Maror— TIOEET: JOHN H. SEMMES. ‘MAN HOR coat W. EMMERSON, x SCOUNCIL— Fon COMM SE RAWLINS, 3. H. SNYDER, on ASSED. F_SANNER. my 21-te* SECOND. WARD UNOONDITIONAL Poa Maro UMION TICKET. AYOR— ai RICHARD WALLACE. es Pon Copeds RUSSELL BARR, ‘on Common OOUNCIL— SAMUEL W. OWEN, WM. PETTIBONE, _my20-0e08t* SAMUEL a. PEUGH. (Cer INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE. SECOND WARD. For Ai RMAN— my 20-te" GEORGE T. RAUB. THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION —The lea cnconditional Union voters of the Third ard will support the following ficket at the ap- proschin, saunicival election, vis: ae EiGuarp WALLAOH, ALDER! c= bis JOSEPH F. BROWN, For Coumon ¢ Brae NEE THOMAS EPHENS, JOHN W. SIMS. Fon ASGr ES? cKEAN ap 25-tf (5, aacomationat Caton ELECTION.—The ‘a iti 1 Union voters ofthe Third A r willsepoore ‘the following tieket at the June election: YOR— Fon MayeTGHARD WALLACH. MAN— For CaghUE KANDER R. SHEPHERD, MoN CoUNCIL— FOR COM ON TARNER, informed that a majority of the journeynien saddle and harnessmakers of Washington and George- town have formed themselves into an association for the parnase of getting upa uniform bill of [serps very man ought to join it, and not hold back and let others go to the trouble and expense of advancing wages for him to come inata late hour and receive. We wish you all to be present at the next meeting, or the following resolution wili make it cost you something more than it would at present. The resolution as it passed the Association : Resolved, That any joufgeyman saddle or har- neasm. omploxe at his tradein Washington or Georgetown, D. C.,on the 2st of May, 1534, and continuing in employment until the 18th of June, without becoming a member of this Association, will be charged on application thereafter not less than $5 nor more than $15. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, May 24th, at 732 o'clock, at Germania Hall, C street, between 42 and 6th streets. Lit @. A. SESSFORD, President. eam CONCERT OF VOCAL MUSIC WILL cnaaey be given by the pupils of the Female Sec- School, under the direction of Prof. J.H. at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, on TUES: DAY EVENING, the 2th instant, peers | at 34 to8o’clock. The proceeds of the concert will be used for the purchase of pianos for the school. Mr. J. F. Eliis has kindly offered the use of one of his finest pianos for the occasion. my 21-3t BIBLE SOCIETY —The thirty-sixth anni- ,Versary of the Washington city Bible So- ciety will be held in the First Presbyterian Church, oh eereet, MONDAY EVENING, May 234, at 8 Dr. Parker, the president, will preside, sup- ae by the pastors of the deveral churches of e city. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Taytor, comreapona toe secretary of the American Bible Society, and by Rev. Dr. SawTELL, delogate of the U.8. pecan ote mn: and probably by others, The President ahd Mrs, Lincoln have intimated their intention to be present. ee SE ene vest musical tal- ent in the city will lead the singing. e public are cordially tei roa 20 3t .H. MILLER. Bec. IOE CREAM, OONFECTIONERY, &0.— Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Balls, Sup- pers, Fairs and other entertainments furnished at shortest notice and most reasonable terms, Ico Cream and Water Ices made by steam power, war- at ak Pe Oy ae Co re any part of the city. lo! ies, amides and Wedding O: ad. st. bet. @ and OR SALE—T wo SHOW CAS feet each, and iron stand for same. Apply to W.S. THOMP- , Druggist, corner 15th street and New York avenue. my 23-6t* ASTURAGE FOR HORSES.—Fine pasturage P on Rock Creek, with a responsible i bs son. where horses will receive the bes' tentionandcare. Apply to Mitchell House Stables, 13th street, corner of E. my L#2£058 ON THE @UITAR. PROF. G. BORG, THE CHAMPTON, No, 541 8, 10th st., corner of €, on the Island, PAOrORR Sit COT silt Just received, 50 CHICAGO COTS, which we are selling very cheap. BOTELER & WILLSON, Iron Hall, 318 Pennsylvania avenue, 33-3t between 9th and ith sts. Te most amos eres MOM lost fashion: in this city, M’ME WURTENBERG’S DRESS END CLOAK MAKING LISHMENT, 460 Penn. avenue, between os wien anere always n UR had patterns of seription i fashion. Remember, 460 Paar my orate MAGAZINES FOR JUNE. Gover LADY’8 BOOK; price 25c. Atlantic Monthly; price 25. Le Bon Ton Journal de Modes; price 60. Peterson’s M: ine; price 20c. Ladies’ Fri ice Be. With all latest publications for sale at 23-6" my , 0. PARKER'S, RS TR ae Ee Sireet; Bene ont Mog, LLOW ME TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO c ny really handsome stock of MILLI- NERY and FANCY GOODS which have 7 arrived and ready for your inspection. can state without Brad! se that I have the handsomest stock of Flowers ever im- ™ erted, which, looking at them, will convince inglish Straw Bonnets from $3.50 to $15, and tho; beautiful Pamillas, as white as the driven ano fine stock of Back Combs and new styles of Fan: Having been for so many years in the wholesale business in New York. render my facilities to offer you any goods in my line Berend Cone "ME PRINCE, _™my 23-1m* 22 Market Space. B LACK SILKS! BLUACK SILK S8!! We have now in store all grades of Chas. Payen | & Co.'s celebrated all boiled Lyons Black TAFFETY SILKS, from $1.50 to $4 per yard. These goods were bought at Payen’s public sale last week for less than cost of importation. The priceswe have marked on them is but a small advance on the auction cost. FROM THE SAME SALE We have 25 pieces PLAIN TAFFETAS and POULT DE SOLE, in Blues, Browns, Greens, Purples Cuir, Lilac and White—all splendid quality, price only $1.75 per yard. EMBROIDERED SILK GRENADINES, From Wilmerding, Hoguet & Co.'s great auction sale last week we have 25 pieces SILK GRENADINES, in beautiful styles and @pperb quality, which we are selling at 75 cents pér yard. FRENCH MOZAMBIQUES at 37 cents, worth 50 cents, PARIS PLAID TAFFETAS, at 62 cents, very cheap. Lupins’ best quality of ORAPE MARETZ and TAMARTINES in all of the most desirable colors ani shades, Lupins’ COLORED MOUSSELAINS, finest qual. ity, 69 and 62 cents, «ag Many other DRESS GOODS from auction equally as cheap. J.J. MAY & CO., + 308 Pennsylvania a: between 9th and H WIT ROH AR my 23-2t HAVE THIS. DAY ASSOCIATE: J inthe Pi ping Basiness ts, Pert Me ht Reg a conducted under name Oe WELL. eWashington, May Ith, 1864, wy 2-lw tainment in this time honored establishment. iB W. ANGUS Admittance 25 cents. No half price tickets. * SOHN WBNS. ap 2-te SADDLE AND HARNESSMAKERS TAKE FOURTH WARD INDEPENDENT UNION NOTICE.—Those who have not attended TICKET. any of the meetings of the Association are hereby For MaroR— Sena JOHN H. SEMMES, RM AN— on ALDETAMES ENGLISH. For Common Cooncir— WwW. W MOORE, ELIJAH EDMONSTON, GM. WIGHT i {intel., Repub. Chron: & Con. Union.] my 16-te “FOURTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. UE Se he agHTOHARD WALLACH. MAN— ox wean. P. PEPPER.” b iL For Comms GURY LLOYD, JOSEPH FOLLANSBEE, my 12 MICHAEL LARNER. UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. yon MavontlETH WARD. AYCRICHARD WALLACE. For ALDERMAN— coun CHAS, L, CANFIELD. MMi UNOIL— Fon ComMG LP. FERGUSON, JAMES B. DAVIS, For Assraioe: WARD. on ASSESS. F, DYER. may 6-30" XTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL UNION (yak TH WARD ORE. For Maror— RICHABD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— JOHN H. PEAKE, my 21-3t*_ lez SEVENTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL For Mayor— ¥ UNION TICKET. Fo apg HEQHARD WALLACH. RM AB— ae . NOYES. For 0 GECERY. louNciL— on Common Gov _my 2-te JOHN H. D. RICHA 5 SEVENTH WA) UNCONDITIONAL we, Mar SUNION TICKET, Pe OR JOHN H. SEMMES. For ALDERMAN— PETER M. PEARSON. For Common Councit— JOHN G. DUDLEY, W. T. WALKER, GEO. WRIGHT. For AssEssor— JOHN H, BIRD. my 16-18t* INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, JOHN H. SEMMES. ap 29 te ‘OURTH WARD, SECOND PRECINOT.—No- tice is hereby given that, in confor, 4 bead wroviciome of the Shestes uf tus CILY 0: ‘ashing- on, an election will be held in the Second Pre- cinct of the Fourth Ward, in the basement of the west wing of the City Hall, on Monday, the 6th day of June, for a Mayor of said city, to serve two years; one member of the Board of Aldermen, to serve two years; three members of the Board of Common Council, to serve one year, to represent said Ward. Polls will be opened at7 o'clock a. m., and will close at 7 o'clock p.m. CHAS. H, ANDERSON, CHAS. WALTER, THOMAS GALLIGAN, Com missioners. a Ss ee ee EE ee my 21 O8T—On Tuesday the 7th instant. two COWS: 4 one biffaio, § eats d and white; the one white. with horns. $5 reward will be given if re- turned toMRS SULLIVAN, Bell street, Geo town. my 23- $1 REWARD —Strayed away from the stable LU of Michael Creagan, ore DUN MARE, white mane and tail; heavy in foal or by this time has got it. The above reward will he paid by bri ng her to the stable, corner of 434 street and Virginia avenue, Island. my 23-3t* LS n Tuesday. the 17th inst.,a large BAY HORSE, about seven years old, a little stifin the fore legs; no shees on, Had ona leather halter with rope rein. A liberat reward will be paid if returned tx NATHAN HEATH, 5th strect east, | (Navy Yard.) between L and M. my 23-2t* $20 REWARD-—SBtolen from the stable of the subscriber on Friday night, the @th inst., adark BAY MARE, six years old; about 15 hands high, a small blaze in the face; black mane and tail: th mane and foretop long an? heavy; no shoes on behind. The above reward will be paid to any one de'ivering her to me, or plice where I can get her, $2) more will be given for the 4atection of the thief. __WM, P. PALMER _my23.8t | Sandy £pring, M.'D., May 23, 1834, REWARD yed or stolen from the sub- scriber on the 2ist instant, two yellow colored horned COWS. One has a white face and three teats.and the other had several white spots on her; ifother marks not recollected. ‘The above re- ward wil! he paid to any person returning them on * Beara) between $d and 4th streets, near Douglas my 23-2t* MICHAEL KENDRICK RARE CHANCE.—A Splendid STORE, DIN- ING ROOM and PARLUKS for rent, for three or four months. Suitable for a first-class Ice Cream. Saloon, Confectionery, etc., etc. The place is now open ak a public house, and doing a fair business, but the proprietor has a place at one of the summer resorts, 1s his reason for renting, during the summer months. Also. a first-class RE! TAURANT for sale, my 23-3t* . Apply at the Star Office. AL11 Dental opcratnan pertorined in a th h ental Operations performed in and scientific manner, by DR, MERRILL. .-ymy (successor to Dr. W. P. McConnell) at 482 Pa. avenue, between 3d ant a4 ste, Tee y the use of Nitrous extracted without. pain Bacltevlaratiention given to Gling and articular attention given to filling and pr : ingthe teeth. Children’s teeth earetully attended 0. Artifical teeth inserted in the most approved styles now adopted by the profession. —my23-I1m* R EmowvaAat&, DROST & SUTBO, yn ters 0} .. HOSIER “ND FANCY GoopDs, No. 253 Bartimong STREET, BALrinorw, Have removed their office from No. 534 7th sf to No. 18 Market Bpace, up stair, where they wil continue to keep a full Tine of samples of all their We invite our customers totall and exaonlon theme, my 21-68" DEOST & BUTHO.” Fo? WARM WEATHER. Buff and Brown LINEN SACK 4 Br COATS and D Eisscavelbe pores in great variety, Ha ¢ iene finest grades and latest atyles, ad, ae ea oe alarge assortment, in et ea ete sentations. GEO. C. HENNING, my 21-3t* 5 No, 585 7th street. Island SALE. | hate BROOD MARES FOR BALE. Tvexicaas have colts. the other three o: ‘he i t re corner of 4), 2 Die MICHAEL CEEGAN. Ue. a) NHL | LATEST FROM THE FRONT. We have much interesting information from the front concerning the successtul progress of Grant's latest move on the chessbegrd, bat which it would not be proper to publish at present. Itmay, however, be mentioned with- out impropriety, and as showing the activity with which Grant is pushing his Operations, that at 10 o'clock Saturday ‘night @ portion of our forces were seven miles south of Sowing ] qicody and occupied the bridge across the Mattapony. THE RAPPAHANNOCK OPENED UP TO FRED- ERICKSBURG—THE RIVER FILLED WITH TORPEDOES. We learn that last week the gunboats of the Potomac fidtilla went up the Rappahsonock river to open it and remeveobstructions. The rebels had literally paved the stream with tor- pedoes, and consequently the advance of our boats was exceedingly cautious, occupying almost the entire week, a force of seamen marching up the river shore the entire dis- tance. The whereabouts of these infernal ma- chines were discovered, and they were re- moved or destroyed with such success that no damage whatever was done to the boats, and not a man was injured. THE FIRST BRIGADE VETERAN RESERVE CORPS, By direction of the Secretary of War, Col. M..N. Weisewell, Military Governor of this District, has been assigned to the command of the first brigade Veteran Reserve Corps. ‘The headquarters of the brigade have been removed to the headquarters of the Military Governor, corner of 19th and I streets. NEW REGIMENTS. The 169th Ohio, 940 men, Lieut. Col. Oarr; 143d Ohio, 860 men, Col. Vodrey; 15Sta Ohio, §50 men; 170th Ohio, S00 men, Maj. Jenkins— one bundred days men called out for special service—arrived yesterday. LATE SOUTHERN NEWS. The Richmond Enquirer of the 19th, in our possestion, claims that Ewell captured nine pieces of artillery in the fightof Weduesday(!) “The rebels seem*to be puzzled by Grant's persistent flank movementon Lee’s right. The Enquirer says Grant's movement ‘would seem to indicate that he wished to avoid a battle if possible, that is until his chances for flanking Lee may appear too strong for him to withhold one; and then his main force being on the tele- graph road his object will be to rush to Rich- mond with Lee lying crippled off to his right. His right advance is now said to be four mif@ this side of Massaponox church. If such is his programme his case is a desperate one and is narrowed down to the alternatives; Richmond or annihilation.” The Enquirer has a wonderful report from Natchez to the effect that Banks has sur- rended unconditionally to Taylor for spite, on being superseded by McAthur.’£(9 A dispatch to the Enquirer, dated Petersburg, May 17, says that the turnpike from that place to Richmond is now open again, in conse- quence of Butler's retreat to Bermuda Hun- dred. a New York Steck List— First Board. yy the People’s Lihe.} U. S. coupon 6's, 1881, 114%; U.S. 5.20’s, 106%; Gertificates of Indebtedness, 98%; Gold, 162%; N.Y. Central, 1314; Brie, 116%; ‘Hadson, 152 ¢: Harlem,20; Reading. 1424; Michigan Central, 142; Michigan Southern, 99%; Illinois Central, 132%; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 116%; Galena and Chicago, 131%; Cleveland and Toledo, 152; Ohicago and Rock Ieland, 117%; Mil- waukie and Prairie du Chien, 70%; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Ohicago, 117%; Alton and Terra Haute, 67; Chicago and Northwestern, 65; Quicksilver, 75. CONGRESSIONAL. a XXXVILItE OONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION, ——>—_—_. Monpay, May 23. Senate.—Mr. Morgan introduced a bill which in effect repeals the @300 commutation clause of the enrollment act; which was re- ferred to the Military Committee. Hover —On motion of Mr. Coffroth, it was Tesol¥ed, the Senate concurring, that the two Houses adjourn on the 6th of June. Mr. Kinney, delegate from Utah, offered a resolution, which was unanimously adopted, declaring that the present crisis in our affairs requires united action—that the thanks of Con- gress are due to our soldiers in the field, Ww! 9 sorvices are unsurpassed by ancient or modern warfare; and that, forgetting all party differences, itis the duty of Congress to sus- tain the constituted authorities in its efforts to put down the rebellion. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. From the Southwest. ALEXANDRIA, LA,. EVACUATED BY OUR FORCES, ——— UNION HOSPITAL STEAMERS FIRED UPON BY GUERRILLAS. Se ae UNION OFFICERS REPORTED BARBAROUSLY MURDERED, —>———_ MEXICAN AFFAIRS, pes rr Soy Carro, May 23.—Admiral Porter’s flag ship has arrived at Mound Oity. She reports that the entire fleet is out of the Red river, the dam having reached a height on the 13th, to enable them to move. An extensive conflagration recently occurred at Natchez, consuming several blocks of costly dwellings. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. Our forces evacuated Alexandria last week and moved toward Sellsport. The officers of the steamer Laurel Hill, which had arrived at New Orleans, state that they distinctly heard cannonadiug from the direction our forces had taken. . The fleet was much annoyed in passing out by guerrillas, who lined the banks of the river i@rom Alexandria to Fort De Russy. A portion of Alexandria was burning when the Laurel Hill left. This steamer had two hundred sick on board, and while flying the hospital flags was fired into ten miles below Alexandria, but no injury resulted. Gen. MeClernand, who was seriously iil, ‘was on board, and Uol. Mott, of the 149th Ohio, and many other officers of rank who were killed, and @ greater part of our troops slaugh- tered, of which there were 500 on board the steamer City Belle at the time she was cap- tured and burned by the rebels thirty miles below Alexandria in the early part of the month. Fourteen delegates to the Baltimore Conven- tion were elected by the State convention on the 16th. The Delta says the action of the con- vention was harmonious, the, members en- dorsing the general policy, civil and military, of the administration, ard also heartily ap- proved the military and civil career of Gen. Barks, and the policy inangurated by Gov, .Hahn for putting down the rebellion apd ro- storing the Union. Late intelligence from Matamoras represent things to be in a very unsettled state, bad feel- ing existing between the native and French residents. Gen, Cortinas and sjaff while riding through the streets were insulted by Frenchman; a general’ quarrel ensued, and weapons were drawn and freely used by both parties. Cor- tinas’ Adjutant General during the melee shot one Frenchman dead, &nd another was subse- quently arrested and executed the next day by Cortinas. Much excitement prevailed, and many French residents were leaving the city. All is quiet in the vicinity of Brazos. Judge Hancock, one Of the most prominent Union men of Texas. had escaped from Rebel- dom, and strived at Brownsville accompanied by about twenty others, ; d ACK ON FORT POWHATAN. a — THE ENEMY REPULSED. A —_ Fortress Mowrog, May 22.—The steamer Dictator, from Newbern, N. C., and twelve hours from Hatteras Inlet, Biackman master, has arrived. She reports that on May 20 8 bottle was picked up containing the record ot the loss of the steamer Manmatten at sea, tron Wilmiag- ton N.C, bound to Bermuda. A large lot of REBEL ATT - « cotton was picked up at Hatteras on the 20th, 4 their hands by the = te om floatin? 32 “he water. May 2i—12 m.—Rebel cavalry attacked Fort Powhatan, on the James river, making three successive charges, all of which weresuccess- faily roesieed, with elight loss on our, and heavy logs and disorganization to the enemy’s troops. GOVERNOR SEYMOUR TAKES ACTION IN REGARD TO FHE SEIZURE OF TBE NEW YORK NEWS- PER OFFICES. ALBANY, May 23—Gov. Seymour has writ- ten to the District Attorney of New York, di- recting him to procure indictments against all engaged in the seizure of the offices of the Journal of Commerce and World. FIRE AT ALBANY. ALBANY; May 23.—The new car shop of the Central Railroad at West Albany was de- stroyed by fire before morning. The fire w supposed to bave originated in the wasteroom-: Loss about $10,000. Daniel Skelly was arrested to-day, charged with having shot Bernard Monahan, in Brook- lyz. LOOAL NEWS. Most Important Decision of Justice Wylie. GOLD SPECULATIONS DECIDED TO HAVE WO ATANDING IN COURT—THE WHOLE BUSINESS DECLARED TO BE CONTRARY TO PUBLIC POLICY—TAE PLAINTIFF CAN NEITHER RE- COVER PROFITS MADE ON FORMER GOLD BPRCULATIONS AND REMAINING IN THE HANDS OF THE D&FENDANTS, OR MONIES DEPOSITED WITH THEM AS M RGIN OR COL LATERAL SECURITY UNDER CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLD. In the Uircuit Court this morning, Justice A. Wylie instructed the jury in the case of Lucies. Peyton vs. Sweeny & Huyck, which has bee on trial the past week; the suit being to recover an amount of gold, the balance claimed to be due on account of deposits made by said Pey- ton, to be employed in the purchase of gold. Gentlemen of the Jury: A number of prayers or instructions have been presented by the counsel for the plaintiff, as also by the coun se} for the defendant, in this cause. I do no know as it is necessary that I should read them all. I will read in answer to those sev- eral points the instractions I have prepared in this case. The Conrt then read as follows: ist. If the jury believe from the evidence that the money claimed by the plaintiff in this case consisted of sums advanced to the defendant by the plaintiff as margin on contracts between them, whereby the plaintiff agreed to buy gold on time, buyer’s option, and of profits made atter settling such contracts, the plaintiff is not entitled to recover, such contracts being contrary to public policy and calculated to de- preciate the valug of the Treasury notes of the United States, which are made legal tender by acts of Congress. 2d Ifthe jury believe from the evidence tha’ the contract entered into between the plaiotil and the defendants on the 25:h of February, 1863, was to the effect that the plaintiff should put upa margin of fifteen per cent. upona purchase of $40,000 of gold at thirty days, buy- er’s option, and that defendants, on their part, were to pul up a margin of ten per cent., and that after settling the transaction, or selling the said gold as contemplated, it was agreed that the plaintiff was in no event to be called upon to make good a larger Joss than the amount of his margin so put up, and that the defendants, in consideration of the margin by them to be put up, were to haye whatever prone should be realized upon the transaction yond ten per cent.: that the margin of fifteen per cent. aforesaid was put up by the said plaintiff, and consisted of monies then to plain- tiff’s credit with defendants from the profits of former illegal contracts between the parties, but tbat said defendants afterwards wholly failed to perform their part of the agreement, the plaintiff is not entitled to recover 3d. Thatif the jury believe from the evidence that it was understood and agreed between the plaivtiff and the defendants, that the defend- ants should be at liberty to sell to the plaintiff £40,000 in gold at the price current in New York, buyer’s option at 30 days, on the terms of their former traneaction—in case that could be effected: and that plaintiff gave the defendants to understand that he preferred to make the purchase in this such agreement the fendants did make the sale to plaintiff, or contracted to buy the said 40,000 on his behalf on these terms; and that the margin put up by the plaintiff was lost in the transaction—the plaintiff 1s not entitled to recover 4th. If the jury believe from the evidence that the margin of six thousand dollars put up by the plaintiff under the contract of 25th Feb- ruary, 1663, or any other sum claimed by the plaintaff in this cause, was on deposit with defendants to the credit of plaintiff, on the date aforesaid, and consisted of profits upon prior speculations in gold already alluded to in the toregoing instructions, which profits had never been withdrawn from deposit; then the plaintiff is ngt entitled to recover, whether the transac. tion of the 25th of February, 1963, was lawful or unlawful, or the contract of that date was kept or violated on part of the defendants. 5th. Itis not material in the present cause whether the defendants acted as brokers in the illegal transaction already referred to or as principals contracting with the plaintiff; nor whether the gold which was the subject of their several contracts was tobe delivered in New York or in the city of Washington. The whole business was contrary to the public policy of the United States, and none of the parties are entitled to aid froma court of jns- ace toenforce their claims against any of the others. 6th, The first instruction asked for by the plaintiff is granted; but relevancy depends upon the decision of the court upon otber points of law made in the case. 7th. The third and fourth instructions asked for by the plaintiff are refused. 2 +th. The plaintiff's second instraction and all the instructions asked for by the defendants are answered in the instructions already given. ANDREW WYLIE. The Court stated that, in illustration of these instructions, he would add a few words. Wagers, or bets, as they are more commonly called, were not illegal at common law, buat, on the contrary, wagers were a species of con- tract, and money had been recovered upon wagers in the English courts, and also in courts in this country. It was true thatconrts in some of the States of the Union—Massachu- setts,, for instance—had deciared that they would not recognize a bet of any description, because bets were contrary to public policy. Buthere, in this District, they had notad vanced so tar. Wagers were here binding as aspecies of contract, and the parties were bound by them, unless contrary to statute, good morais and public policy, ‘Was the case with all other contracts. Tifese same reasons which made yoid a wager between parties, made veid ba ge contract between parties, hatever contract or whatever wager had the effect to make it the:interest of one of the parties to a contract to take sides against the interests of his country, was void—void by the polity of the law, whether there was a statute or not. For instance: Where it was agreed to pay, certain sums per day as long as Bonaparte jived—it was holden iNegal, inasmuch as ithad a tendency to create an interest in the plaintiff in the life of a toreign enemy, and which inthe case of invasion might indace him to act con- trary to his allegiance; and likewise that the party suffering under such acontract might be induced to compass and encourage the horrid practice of assassination, in order to get rid of a life so burdensome t@puim.—- Gilbert vs. Sikes, 16 East 150, Apply that test to these speculations in gold. Here we had Treasury notes issued under the anthority of the United States. They were made legal tender by the act of Congress; and therefore all bets and contracts between citi- zens which would haye a tendency to enlist the feelings and interests of any one of the citizens of this country in favor of palling up the price of gold, or in other words, depreci- ating the Government currency is contrary to the policy of the law, and not whether that contract be a wager, ors time contract. The very fact that Congress passed an act making this money legal tender was conclusive as to the policy of the act of Congress on that sub. ject. ably Congress of 3d March, these contracts. Theact referred to waa notin existence at the time of this contract of the 25th ot pind o and therefore could haveno effect as regarded that contract; but that act so far from giving encouragement to the parties who were speculating in gold, yxpressiy prohibi- ted all such contracts unless they were pnt in a certain form, snd he had no dout taat the objest of Congress was to reatrict these specu- ven fl and in pursuance of jefe lations to the ex ent th osed th the power ut that tit: nd doubel ad they believed they had the power they would have altogether prohibited em as they were by parliamentary statute on Eegiand. With regard to these speculations in gold, call them br whatever name they might, it seemed to the Court that there was no clase of business pursued amongst men entitled to so little en- ceuragement at the hands of courts of justice as these speculations—time specnuiations in gold, and in stocks also, thongh they had noth. ing to do with stocks in this cxze, Mesere. Brert and Bradley remarked thar they considered the instructions of his honor in taking the case from the jury by practically confiscating for the use of the defendants, Sweeney & Hnyck, the monies placed inte PNShe Aaeet or ities for the purchases Of gold made by se enaants ash the plaintiffs brokers, and for which purchases they charged and re. ceived commissions for their serv ame * The couneel also stated that, As this was tha ——— peti cx SDRINing such meant to take exceptions and carry the case up on appeal, and they required the bills of exception to be signed before the jury were discharged. To these remarks the Judge replied that the counsel had correctly construed bis remarks and the prayere granted by him. HE BAR, BOWLING ALLEY AND ROOM for two Billiard Tables at the ‘ Surf House, Atlantic City, N. J,” will be rented for the com ing season on reasonable terms, Apply at the office of the National Hotel my 23-gt™ QTRAYED—Esiray, came to the undersigned OS stable on. Saturday evening, one &L HORSE, marked with Government condemned mark," I.€." The owner or owners are requested focome forward, prove property, pay churges and ce him away. se Fees Livery Stable on K atrect, my 23-3t* betw. 8th and $th streets east FrORNISHED FRONT ROOM FOR RENT, too gentleman and wife, or two or three gentic- men. Also, one unfurnished Front Room will be rented for an office, at 44% 12th street, between @ and A few table boarders taken. References required my 23-2t* BY J.C. McGUIREA 00., Auetionecrs, BRICK HOCEE mh eS NEAR THE NAVY On WEDVESDAY AFTERNOON, May 25th. ats o'clock on the premises. we shall sell, a good two story Brick Dwe!line Hovas «nd Lot.on south K street, between Mth and 11th strerts east, with an outlet from the rearto Ilthatreet. Terme: One-third ; the residue In sie and twelve months, with interest. secured by « jeedo” trnaton the premises,or allcash at ths option of the purchaser, Copvevances at the cost of the purcbaser. my. a J.C, McGUIRE & 00., Aucts Y JA8. C. McGUIRE & ©0., Auctioneers, FRAME BUILDING. LEASE. LICENSE. GOOD WILL, STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A RES TAURANT AT PURLIC AUCTION, On FR! DAY MORNING, May 2th, at 1! o'elock, at the foot of 20 street immediately oppotite th old gax house we shall sell the Forrest Kestaurant comprising frame building co ing large bar room, chamber, and kitchen. the whole en closed with a good fence. with a fine cellar under the whole, together with the ‘ease on the eroucd, license. stock of liqnors. good will and fixtures The place haa been doing a good business, and is only sold because the owner wishes to go on 4 farm Terme cash my23 [(Rep.j J,C. McGUIRE & CO.. Aucts, YJ C. MoGUIRE & CO, Auctioneers SIX TESTRABLE BUILDING LOTS ON NEW JERSEV AVENUE AND NORTHL ST On FRIPAY AFTERNOON, May 27. at 60 clock, onthe premines, we &h I's Il. oart of Lot No. 7, io Scuate No. 8, fronting each about 2f; feet on tha ent side of New Jersey avenne, at the corner of North ! street. and rnnnine bac® au average dept» of shout 0 feet to a 16 foot alley. These Lots are of good size for building purpo ses. are well located. and wi 1 be sold to tae hizh- est bidder. Terms: one third cash, the romai ser in six and twelve months with interest. secured by a deed of truet on the premines. poonreranbas and stamps at the cost of the pur- chasr A payment of $2 will be required on each at the time of sale J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucta. (Rep.] my.23-d tioneers R* J.C, McGUIRE & CO., A THREE DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS AT THE CORNER OF SEVENTH AND T STREETS, AND IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE SEVENTH STREET RAILROAD DEPOT. On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May 2th, at 6% o’clock. on the premises, we shall sell lots No. 2 2. an in Wiltherger’s subdivision of square No 441, fronting together 75 feet on Seventh street west at the corner of north T street. ang running back 108 feet on T street, to a 15 foot alley. These lots are immediately opposite the City Pas e Railroad Company's Depot and stables, and tered desirable for business purposes. One-third in cash; the remainder in sir and? twelve months, with interest. secured by aderd S aoe on = premises. Canveyances at the cost of the purchaser. s my 23-d {Rep.} J.C.McGUIRE & CO., Aucts ¥ . L, WALL & CO., Auctionears B wae At the Horse Bazaar, 95 La. av. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF CARRIAGE. On SATURDAY MORNING, 23°h instant, at 10 o’clock, we will sell. at the Bazaar, by order of the Administrator.a very fine two Horse Carriage, pearly new, built by G. R. Hall. and suitable fors private family. Te-me: Four montha credit, secured by note of purchaser, satisfacterily endorsed with interest, T. BURCH. Administra‘or. my.23 W. L. WALL & 0O., Aucts, Y J. C. MOGUIRE & CO., Auctioneerg, LARGE AND DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING- HOUSE AND LOT ON PENNAYLV ANIA _ VE- NUE. BETWEEN TWENTY FOURTH AND TWENTY-FIFTH STRE“TS WES? On MONDAY AFTFRNOON. May 3:, at 6 o'clock. on the premises. we sha'l sell. a larg three-story and attic B House, wits dining room extension, No. % Pennsylvania avenue, betwen 24th and @th streets west, containing thirteen rooms, with water and gas; alee a heating furpa-e. together with 9 racant Lot’ adj ining on th» east fice, improved with fruit trees and soru’ The House har Iataly been put in thorough rep, and is inall respect desirable ag a residence Terms: One-third in cash; the remainder in ¢ix snd twelve months, with interest, secured by dec@ of trust op the premises, Corveyances at the cost of the purchaser. Karly possession given . Will be added, a desirable Vacant Lot on the same front 22 by 55, : J_O. McGUIRE & 00, Auots. r ata C. McGUIRE & CO, Auctioneers, LARGE &a1 E OF VACANT LOTS BELONGING TO THEST. VINCENT ORPHAN ASYLUM On FRILAY AFTERNOUN, June 3d. at 5%; o'clk, at the Auction Rooms, we sha!! sll. for acount of Rt. Vincent’s Orphan lum, the following valu- able vacant Lots, viz: Tote 9 and 1, it Square No. 19. fronting together 17 feet Sinches on Twenty-fifth stree: west, be- tween F and G streets north. lot is, Square 6). fronting 63 feet 9 inches on Twenty-second street, between New York avenue and north Dp reets. Lot ¥. Square east of Square No. 87, fronting UT feet 4inches on New York avenue, and 121 feet & iuches, on Virginia avenue,between twentieth and Twenty. firrt streets west. Lo? 2. Square frenting 13 feet 11 inches on North E stree’ tween Nineteerth and Twenti eth sireets west, ranning through to New York averur Lots 13 and 14, 18,29 and 3). in Square No, 7 fronting respectively on Sixteent> street west, be- tween L and M streets north. North M between Fifteenth and Bixteenth stre+ts west, and Fiftesath street wi between rorth L and M street. Lots Nos 2, 3. 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, 16 and :9, in Square St], frenting resrectivaly' on corth H, between Fourteenth and Fift:enth streets west, Kagae Is- Isnd avenue, between Fourteesth and Fifteanta strects west, ant Fourteenth street, between B ars Mbeee Leland Avance.” h Bquareall, fronting Lots Nos. 3, ¥, 14,18 and } ft respectively on north ¥ street, be! ween Sixth an: seventh atrests west. Seventh street west, between N and O street vorth, and O street north, between Sixth and Seventh atreets wert, > Lots 2, 4, 6, 22, 24, and 30, in Square No. 733, front- ing respective 'y on South E street, between #irst and Second structs eart, aad Second street east be- tween south D and E streets. Lot No. 4, in Squére % ronting on Tenth street east, between H and I streets north, * Terms: One third in ; the remainder in sir aud twelve months, with interest, secured dy a deed of trust on the premises. Rai ances na revenue stamps at the cost of the purchaser Plats of the property may be seen at our counting J.C. McGUIRE & OO., Aucta. BY J. 0, McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, . y SALE OF VALUABLB IMPROVED COROBERRY at THE CORNER OF T + ELFTH ETREET WEST AND MASSACHUSETTS AVE- UK. On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, June 4, at60’c'k, ises, by virtue of # decree of the Su- Sheme Court of {he District of Colum ya, sitting ia Teme Shancery, passed in certain causes, (Nos. 210 and 211 in equity.) wherein James Mortimer Smith aud Rosalie Martha, his wife, are complaiuante, acd Eugene, George, Maria, Louisa, Rosslie. and Nich- elar B.\Vanzandt, mivor children of George C. Vants nit, deceased. and Arie:ta L. Vanzandt. mi norchild of Joseph A. Vanzandt, deceased, heirs at Jaw of Maria Wood Vanzandt aud N as B. Vau- Zandt, dec’d. are defendants, I shall sell Lot num ber three (3) in Jebn Davidson's division of Lut num hered two (2) in Sqnare number throw hundred ene Gi 5,) situated at the corner of Twelfth street west and Massact usetts avenue, containing 4 Sy square feet, more or less, an4 :mproved OF arubstantial and well arranged Frame Dwellir< 6 Foom: = Th rounds are handsome Isil ovt with frait oa cower: a the whole property is very desira: 6 as a residence. s . 4, in Davidson's sub-division of the sed eA = fronticg twenty-five fot on Masnechusetts svenue and no! inch. back one apeaces, feet one ee arene a taterent. secured Dy - male Oy tb FeaTabe punebase i @ pure! m vey the titten in fee simple. Tt the terms of sale are not, five days theraafter, the to re-sell the proverty. et the Sresteg ten ps ar, = Gearevancet ang eens Pain, Trane, v.84 3.0, MOGTIBE & 00,, Aucie. ihtio ores wins Tigk and coat of the ‘ope week's notice in tke