Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter. : avers ‘WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY....00.00000::00¢ MAY 24, 18646 se READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. ———————————— THE SITUATION. ‘We have much interesting information from the front, all of a highly satisfactory nature, bat which it would not be proper to publish. If there has been no fighting for some days, it is not because Grant has shirked it certainly; gad we imagine that the Richmond papers have had occasion ere this to still turther ex- prees their wonder at the pertinacity with which Grant presses on towards Richmond, heeding nothing of the risk of “annihilation” from Lee's terribie right. The enemy (as shown by the Richmond Papers of thie 19th) seem to anticipate an open- ing for great ad vantages to Lee when Grant shall have sufficiently detached himself from his base of supplies at Fredericksbarg ; but in these pleasing vaticinations they are certainly counting without their host. Grant has on many occasions struck ont boldly abandoning his line of communications and establishing a new one successfally and he will undoubtedly be as brilliantly success- fal in this instance as heretofore, Port Royal, om the Rappahannock, some twenty miles below Frederickaburg and fifteen miles from Milford Station, would afford anexcellent now base of supplies, and Tappahannock, some forty miles below Fredericksburg, would afford yet another in case (#rant shall need it in his further advance toward Richmond. Belle Plain, and also the road leading trom Fredericksburg to Spottsylvania Court House, | could thus be abandoned at any time without interfering with the supplies of the army. Aa officer from the front says itis an estab- Mehed fact in the minds of the army that we are to bein Richmond precisely on the 1th of | June; the calculation, we suppose, being made on the basis of the rate of Grant's advance per diem. THE RECENT NEWSPAPER SUSPENSIONS, A great effort is being made to create sym- pathy for the New York World and Journal of Commerce on &ccount of the recent suspension of their publication for two or three days by order of the War Department. Not only its | every newspaper notorious for active sympa- thy with the rebellion and persevering efforts to render it a success howling over the alleged ‘wrongs inflicted upon the proprietors of those two establishments, but every thoughtless loyal correspondent jealous of the possibility that some of his rivals may get exciting news in print ahead of him, is preparing to take up the howl in order to do away with any future restriction upon a license to publish concern- ing our military movements, whatever any dis- loyal or ioyal contributor to the press may | h hereafter wish to print. We are not among those who realize that any | harm or wrong has been done by the War De- partment in the premises. The publication | made by the two papers in question, was calcu- Iated to inflict irreparable injury on the cause of the country, as involved in the war. If we would succeed, such publigations must be summarily stopped; as to await the result of @ law enit to that end, especially in New York, would be to proclaim immunity t§ all traitors to aid and abet the rebellion with their pens. There was no other mode of putting a atop to them than by endeavoring to make ex- amples in the recent flagrant case. To that end it was absolutely necessary as well as right that the War Department should lay hands fer the time being upon all men and with the rank treaton involved in the publica- tion, and to hold them, subject to trial by a military court, as prompt investigation ‘might render necessary for the public safety. The War Department has done that, and that only, and deserves the thanks and increased confidence of the country in this its hour of trial, for so doing. The injary inflicted upon the World and Journal of Commerce by its act is Hot a thousandth part of that which those journals have inflicted on the country’s cause and the business community by making the publication in question. Their excuse that they were “taken in and done for” by scoun- drels, and thus made the reprehensible publi- cation, is an insufficient one; the Government not being able to judge of its truth until after due investigation. In this case the penalty for their in discretion— two or three days’ suspension of their issues— is by no means beyond their deserts; and the country will soon come to realinc the fact, howl as lustily as they may. The parties guilty of perpetrating the crime with criminal intent haying been ascertained and seized, all others mixed up with it haye been promptly released from molestation by the Government. means reasonably suspected of complicity ANEW FLAG-SHIP FOR. THE POTOMAC FLOTILLA. On Saturday afternoon the English steamer Don, which was captured some time since on the coast of North Carolina while endeavoring to run the blockade, arrived at the Navy Yard where she will be fitted up as the flaz-ship of the Potomac Flotilla, Com’r Parker—the Goy- ernment, after she had arrived at Boston, tak- ing her at her appraised value for this purpose, She rates nearly 300 tons and was built of iron last year with double engines and double propellor. She was built especially for ran- ning the blockade, having a telescopic smoke- stack and her masts arranged so as to be low- ered even with her decks. She came around in charge of Capt. S. B. Gregor, (who will probably remain in command of her,) and during the passage made 5% knots per hour, ‘with four pounds of steam—her furnaces being fitted for burning soft coal and there being nome but anthracite on beard it was impossible to keep the steam up above five pounds. With some alterations which will be made speedily sbe will make an admirable vessel fof this purpose. SaaS THE WOUNDED. The wounded are being brought away from Fredericksburg as rapidly as possible. The Aquia Creek and Fredericksburg rail- road is in running order, and the wounded sre being brought from Fredericksburg to the | Creek by rail, from which place they are shipped to this city. = Several transports arrived here this mern- ing, having on board in the aggregate, one thousaae five hundred and ninety-five wound- ed. — FYROM BUTLER'S COMMAND, The fight ef the 2ist instant. (Correspondence of Philadelphia Inquirer) Gey. SMiTH’s HEADQUARTERS, May 22.— The fight of the 2ist instant was rather’severe. ‘The 13th Indiana lost 11 killed and 58 wound- 0d; the 9th Maine 69 killed, wounded and miss- ing; the 67th Obio, 50; the 39th Illinois, 70; and the 65th Pennsylvania, 22; but they did not fall Without inflicting severe punishment on the Rebels, 200 of whom were taken prisoners, including Mayor Gen. Walker. The brigade of Col. Howard were the heroes of the day, and duly received the thanks of Gen. Gillmore for their gallantry and bravery. : @7 The irrepressible Count Johannes has another libel suit on hané, the editor of the New. York Leader the party sued this time. e7 Meury, the humbug, has returned to ‘an Fraacisce is about erecting 8 fire slograph. Official W' Bulletin. ——_—>—_—_ WasHIneTon, May 23—1.35 P. M. To Major General Diz, New York : Deapatches from Major General Canby, dated mouth of Red river, midnight May 15, states that Admi- ral Porter has just arrived. The remainder ef the gunboats will arrive to-night. General Banks will probably reach Semmesport, on the Atchafalaya, to-morrov. A despatch from Admiral Porter, dated on board the fisg-ship Black Hawk, mouth of Red river, May 16. states that the portion of the squadron above the falls at Alexandria have been released from their unpleasant position, owing to the indefat- igable exertion of Lieutenant Colonel Baily, acting as engineer of the 19th army corps, who proposed and built a tree dam of six hundred feet across the river, at the lower falls, which enabled the vessels to pass in safety tothe back water of the Mississippi, reaching Alexandria, and allowed them to pass over all the shoals and the obstructions, and floated by the enemy toa point of safety. Lieutenant Colonel Baily will be immedi- ately nominated for promotion, for distin- guished and meritorious service. An unofficial report from Cairo, dated May 22d, siates that the army and gunboats were all safe at the month of Red river and Semmes- port. Major General Sherman, by a despatch dated 8.30 p.m. last night, reports that he will be ready by morning to resume his operations. Returned veterans and regiments, he says, have more than replaced all losses and detach- ments. ‘We have no official reports since my last telegram from General Grant or General But- ler. Official reports ot this department show that, within eight days after the great battle of Spottsylvania Ceurt House, many thousand veteran troops have been torwarded to Gene- falGrant. The whole army has been amply supplied with fall rations of subsistence, Upwards of 20,000 sick and wounded have been transported from the fields of battle to the | Washington hospitals and placed under surgi- | eal care. Overeight thousand prisoners have | been transported from the field to the prison | depot, and a large amount ofartillery and other impediments of an active campaign brought | away. Several thousand fresh cavalry horses have been forwarded to thearmy, andthe grand | Army of the Potomac is now fully as strong in | numbers, better equipped, supplied, and fur- nished as when the campaign opened. Several thousand reinforcements have also been for- ‘warded to other armies in the field, and ample supplies to all during the same time. Over 30,000 | volunteers for a hundred days have been mus- tered into service—clothed, armed, equipped, and transported to their respective positions: | This statement it due to the chiefs of the army staff and bureaus, andctheir respective corps to whom the credit belongs. E. M. Sranton, etary of War. NATIONAL BASE BALL CLUB.—Special Meeting will be held at the house on the ! grenades Wednesday, May 25, at 7 o'clock. Mem- | bers are urgently requested to be present, as busi- ness of the utmost importance will be transacted. + (oe By order. W. PF. W., Secretary. | SADDLE AND HARNESSMAKERS TAKE | om NOTICE.—Those who have not attended | any of the meetings of the Association are hereby inf ‘ormed that a majority of the journeymen saddle and harnessmakers of Washington and George- town have formed themselves into an association | for the purpose of getting upauniform bill of | pe hvery man ought to join it, and not hold ack and let others go to the trouble and expense | of advancing wages for him to come inata late our and receive. We wish you all to be present at the next meeting, or the following resolution will make it cost you something more than it Would at present. The resolution as it passed the Association : Resolved, That any journeyman saddle or har- nessmaker employed at his tradein Washington or | Georgetown, D. C.,on the 2ist of May. I8s4, and | continuing in employment until the Isth 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 2th, at 732 o’clock, at Germania. Hall, C street, between ey. and 6th streets, it G. A. SBSSFORD, President. NoTIOE—THE TIN-PLATE AND SHEET- le; “TRON a N WORKERS are hereby ordered to ittend beret tet bg THUBSDAY EVENING at8 o'clock, at the Shepherd’s Hall, over Waite’s dra store, on the corner of Louisiana avenue and Teh street. Business of importance is on hand. By order of the Committee. my ‘A CONCERT OF VOCAL MUSIC WILL be given by the pupils of the F. le Sec- ondar; School. unde! od of Prof. 3.1 c r the direction of Prof. J. H. at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard,on TUES- VENING, the 4th instant, commencing at 34 to8o’clock. ‘The proceeds of the concert will be w for the purchase of pianos for the school. .J.F, Ellis has kindly offered the use of one of ianos for the occasion. my 21-3t IOB CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, 40.— Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Balls, Sup- pers, Fairs and other entertainments furnistied at shortest notice and most reasonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ices made by steam power, war- the in the Sie. whalessie and re- tail, delivered to any re of ity. Charlotte Russe, Jellies ‘am! ids and Wedding Oakes made foorder et JOSEPH SHAVITELD'S Contect! try, 386 Bixth st.. bet. @ and H fella" R SALE—An elegant BILLIARD TABLE, rosewood,) furnished with fixturea complete, ata ee: SYKEs, CHADWICK & 00.. my 24-3t* Willards’ Hotel, OR SALE— ONE MARE a QOET. Aply on F street, near 26th, o! LEVI BIGGS. TEAMER FAIRBANKS IAS ABRIY NS) Consignees_ will please attend to the reception or auete Soeds at ones i a’ o'clock. Sale Dedey morn éRGAN & RINEHART, cE: Io 8! c ! Ihave for sale about be tons of ICE, which I am sell very low. authorized to Sell THOS. DOWLING, Auct’r, my2-st _ No. 174 Bridge st . Georgetown. N{ TERS IN THE FIELD SUPPLIED WIT: SoD tisaa ITH ENVELOPES. FIELD ORDER BOOKER, $1.00, MANIFOLD WRITERS, e and Letter Sizes, at $2.50 and $3.50, &¢. BY MAIL, upon receipt af price, by PHILP & SOLOMONS, Metropolitan Book Store, my 2¢-tf No. 332 ennsylvania avenue Pp» K, BLUE, WHITE AND YELLOW TARLETON MUSLINS POR COVERING CHANDELIEBS, PICTURES, MIRRORS, &e. J 2 SENT We have just received 100 pieees of the above goods, two yards wide, price low. J.J. MAY & CO., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, my 24-2 between 9th and 10th sts. pte FORTE TUNING AND REPAIRING, MELODEON TUNING AND REPAIRING. SPECIAL NOTICE. T have secured the valuable assistance of two of | the mostcelebrated and competent tune: | repairers and makers of Pianos and Me | lodeons from Boston. and solicit orders in | thatline. Work shall be promptly and faith®ally | and reasonably done. | Any MUBICAL INSTRUMENT carefully re- { aired. PPTANOS taken to the store and actions cleaned | and regulated and fixed up so as to greatly im- prove them, &c, Ten Chickering & Sons’ Pianos in store. | Five Hallet, Davis & Co. Pianos. | JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, | my 24-8¢ between 9th and lith streets. ASTURAGE FOR HORSES.—Fine pasturage on Rock Creek, with a responsible per- son, where horses will receive the best at- tentionandcare. Apply to Mitchell House: | Stables, 18th street, corner of E. my 23-6t* LE880N8 ON THE QUITAR. PROF. G. BORG } THE CHAMPTON, No. 541 8. lvth st., corner of C. my 23-6t* ‘on the Island, oT s! ttt coT str oT Ss! Juat received, 80 CHICAGO COTS, which we are selling very hows Tron Hall, 319 Peansyivania preps nm , ei i 5 2-3t between 9¢h and 1th sis, my Tur Most fi re bl eee th it Wy fashional ii WURTENDERG’S DRESS AND CLOAK MARING ESTABLISHMENT, 460 Penn. avenue, between os I ee alwars can ae had patterns of iD fashion. Hemember, 460 Pray mysnses G MAGAZINES FOR JUNE. ODEY'’S LADY’8 BOOK; 5c, Atlantic Monthly; price eters Le Bon Ton. Journal de Modes; price gic. eterson’s ‘ine ; price 2c. dies’ Friend; price 2c. ith all latest publications foreslogt 379 F stroot, near Post Ofige, F° SALE Bite BROOD MARE® BOR SALE. a Two already have colte, the other three bodes Inquire corner of 4 and Virginia avenue, MIO! CREGAN, my 20-3* ’ _ my 23-3 | | 1 emmy HAVE BREN BEQUESTED TO STATE fo) unicipal Electi didates, SECOND WARD FRIENDS OF J. THE q Ej H. Semmes are requested to meet at Union litn street, near Penns. ave.. on FRIDAY. EVENING. the 2th inst,, at 8 o'clock, for the pur- pose of selecting a ward ticket. my 24-4t* rom ie rm tite candidate for re-electioa to the Board of but i jomme uncil from said Ward. my 24-te Common NOTIOE.—TZo the Unconditional Un: Vo- ters of the @irst Ward—The unde igned aving been nominated for Assessor of the Ward by my friends, and put on the Semmes ticket, L xia to Eatorm BY friend that fam a Wallach and ies my zine JEROME F. SANNER. NOTICE.—The voters of the Sixth Ward, favorable e the re auction of Behard © a: aa Mayor of Washington, are requ meet at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard. on WED- Pee cope REALE Mey wit, at ie o'clock, be e purpose of nomina‘ suitable persons fepresent them. in the Board of Aldermen and Common Council. my 23-3t* NDITIONAL UNION s ase FIRST WARD. aoe For Mayor— Aree BlOHARD WALLACH. ERM AN— a eas KELLY, .C. WILSON, Fon Assr2OuN 4. BHEEM. rz SSOR— my l6-te*_ THOMAS H. DONOHUE. UNCONDITION IN FIRST Wanner AL UNIO) 'OR— Eon lee JOHN H. SEMMES, ERMAN— zoe ; ere GEO. W. EMMERSON. FoR Come Se RAWLINS, J. H. SNYDER, For Ai H. C. WILSON. SSES R— ease BANNER. my 21-te* em INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE. SECOND WARD. For ALDFRMAN— my 20-te* GEORGE T. RAUB. THIBD WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The unconditional Union voters of the Third ‘ard will support the following. ficket at the ap- pre ing munici election, viz: ee EiGrarp WALLACH, ae ETE BROWN, ‘on Common Cor — NOBLE D. LARNER THOMAS ‘A. ATREBENS, von asdOUN, We Bim. OR ASS TAMES P__ cKEAN ap 23-tf E, “ercona WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The a ditional Union voters of the Third 7 rd willeupport the following ticket at the June election: TOR— monn RICHARD WALLACE. RM AR— For ALDATEXANDER R. SHEPHERD, For Common Couxert . LARNER, JOB W. ANGUS, JOHN W. SIMS. ap 23-te FOURTH WARD INDEPENDENT UNION TICKET. For Maror— Won & JOHN H, SEMMES, RMAN— = ae ei sAMES ENGLISH. ss COUNCIL— OF COM CW MOORE, ELIJAH EDMONSTON. .M. WIGHT. : [iatel.. Repub., Ohron. & Con. Union.] my 16-te FOURTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL ron ataro UNION TICKET. ° On MAYORICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— INO. P. PEPPER. For Common Covsein.— ASBURY LLOYD. JOSEPH FOLLANSBEE, my 12 MICHAEL LARNER. = UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. FIFTH WARD. For MaxOR— RICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— CHAS. I. CANFIELD, For Comuion Counoit— WM. P. FERGUSON, JAMES B: DAVIS, 3. B. WARD. For ASSESSOR— B. F. DYER. may 6-3w* SIXTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL UN|ON TICKET. For Maxor— RICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— JOUN H. PEAKE, my 21-3t* SEVENTH WABD UNCONDITIONAL r cite TICKET, OR x) RICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAx— ROSBY 8. NOYES. For Common Cocnctr— H. W. HAMILTON, OTHO BOSWELL. § my 2-te JOHN H. D. RICHARDS, EVENTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL BEUE UNION TICKED.” 2— For MATO}OnN H, SEMMES. For ALDERMAN— : Fore Peres M. PEARSON. ‘orn Common Counci— JOHN G. DUDLEY, W. T. WALKER, GEO. WRIGHT. For Asskssor— JOHN H. BIRD. my 16-18t* er DEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE JOHN H. SEMMES. aa ap 29 te ‘OR SALE—Two SHOW CASES, 7 feet each, and iron stand for same. Apply to W. S. THOMP- SON, Druggist, corcer 15th street and New York avenue. my 23-6t* LLOW NE 70 CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO fen nea e DAUoOmS sok, of Mh ive sie arrived and ready for your inspection. can state without boasting that I have the handsomest stock of FLOWE ever imported, which, looking at them, will convince; English Straw Bonnets from $3.50 to $15, and those beautiful Pamillas, as white as the driven snow; a fine stock of Back Combs and new styles of Fana. ving been for so many years in the wholesale business in New York, render my facilities to offer you any goods in my line Revons competition. "ME PRINCE, my 23-Im* 22 Market Space. ae ne DAY Aeocr eT sD yee in e ‘aperhan, i. * HENDERSON. ‘The business will, hereafter. be conducted under the name of Kipwatt & BEnpER- 50N, ELL. Washington, May 10th, 1864. my 21-lw A® ELEGANT STOCK OF GOODS, The subseribers have now in store a most superb stock of DRESS GOODS of every desirable fabric, and the greater part of them having been pur- chased at the late large sales made in New York and Philadelphia by one of our firm, we are ena- bled to offer a great many desirable articles at a very moderate price: and we really do not think purchasers do themselves justice if they fi fail to examine our stock and prices before purchasing. We name in part a few very desirable goods for mourning, which are scarce, and having a large ate on and, we are selling them under the mar- et price : Lupin’s Black Crape Maret, 2 yards wide Lupin’s Black Bange, 2 yards wide Lupin’s Black Worsted Grenadine, 2 yards wide » Fine Black All-wool Lama Cloth, 2 yards wide Bingle width Crape Maret and Worsted Grena- ines Lupin’s best guality Shalley Lupin’s best Florentize, of the best quality Twenty-five Bleces Lupin’s Black Bombazines Fifty pieces Black Alpacas. from 5) centa to $1.59 Fifty pieces Black and White Dress Goods in Striped and check Grenadines Striped.and Checked Mozambiques _ 4 Black and White Ginghams_ of superior quality Plain Black Organdies and Jaconets All-wool Black and White Mousselines Plain Black Delaines, in single and double widths English Crape Veils in all qualities, and in the assortment are some of the finest we have ever geen Black English Crape, by the yard, in all quali- ties, ALSO JUST OPENED— One of the most choice assortments of COLORED DRE88 GOODS ever offered in this market, com- rising one of the most elegant stocks of silks to be found this side of New York : 100 pieces beautiful Grenadines, Florentines, and Sif pieces 3-4 and 6-4 Mozambiques in all of th ieces 3-4 and 6-4 Mozambiques in al @ most desirable colors in use. . xs ALSO ON HAND— A splendid stock of SPRING CASSIMERES, suit- able for Gents’ and Boys’ wear, which we are sellin, exceeding cheap, compared with the prices char, od. cen pa One price only. Al goods marked in ain figures at the lowes! rice, ee W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., opposite Center Market, between 7th and 8th stroets. PICTURES, A few MERE Ree ay Paintings for sale my 20-cen6tif at; td n A86 Tthatrestes Hight doors eb ‘ve Uda Fellows tall. Terms cash &p 29-Imif* 486 FRENCH FIREBOARD PRINTS, 4 Just received, a choice selection of the ab SWART ES Ro. a8 Tt atreets" * moa ight doors above Odd Fe! lows’ aan a a tl ILLIAM BRADLEY BEGS TO IN. Ww friends and the public that he ee mart : Hs'y, of large and beautiful style of Monuments, Head. honest antl Kiads of 4 ble worked to order and seus for past favors and hopes to SotSeon int and Ioth abewonsee, Penn avenue, Bis ar ae TONER Tepe new, Ww! he the Binnspieanie venue. oP OM ING PROMPTLY A’ Potomac Tow Company's boats, “Potomac. “Gov. Curtin” and ‘Belle Haven.” Apply to the Captains on board, or to JOHN B. DAVIDSON, my i3- Water street, Georgetown, ab 14 TENDED TO, by NECOND EDITION, 4 OOLOOK P. M j GRANT'S MOVEMENTS. In deference to the very proper request made by the authorities, that no mention shall be made by the press at present of army move- ments, we refrain from publishing much of interest, within our knowledge, concerning said movements, and trust that the same reti- cence will be observed by our cotemporaries. It is a notorious fact that wnile Union news- papers are crammed with such information to the extent of making them worth their weight in gold to the rebel leaders, the rebel newspapers are as silent as the grave con- cerning the movements of their own armies, anda file of Richmond papers really affords no information whatever, of any importance, as to what is transpiring in a military way within their lines. If they can maintain this caution and reserve in aid of a bad cause, let us do at least as much in behalf of a good one. BUTLER’S COMMAND, No official information has been received up to'this time confirmatory of the reported great successes by Butler over Beauregard. ARRIVAL OF THE GUNBOATS AT FREDE- RIOKSBURG. On Thursday evening last, the gunboats Yankee, Lieut. Hooker, Jacob Bell, Acting Master Shultze, and the Faschis, Acting Master Street, arrived at Fredericksburg after an exciting passage of three days up the Rap- paharnock. The boats belong to the Potomac flotilla, Commander Parker, and this expedi- tion was sent up under the commandof Liext. Hooker, who commands one of the divisions of the flotilla, The Fuschia, Captain Street, took the lead in going up, she being fitted with a heavy torpedo fender, whichexploded severe al torpedoes on the passage, but no damage was done to our boats. Quitea number of other torpedoes were found and removed safe- ly. Some guerillas were seen on the banks of the river, but they did not venture to attack the boats. The boats above named are at Fredericksburg, while others, the Ourrituck, Dragon, and Anacostia among them, are pat- roling the river. Capt. Street reports the Rap- pahannock clear of torpedoes from its mouth to the wharf st Fredericksburg, bnt there are guerrillas lurking along the banks, doubtless hopeful to do mischief. Transports can now reach Fredericksburg with supplies for the army, and to convey the wounded North. RAID ON A LIGHT HOUSE. Last Thursday night a party of fourteen per- sons, twoof whom were colored, came out from the Virginia shore, and watching their chance made a dash across the Potomac to Blackis- ton’s Island, and going to the light house at that point they proceeded to destroy the lamp and lantern, which they did most effectually. They also carried off abouttwenty-five gallons of oil, and started to carry off the keeper, Mr. Jerome Mc Williams, but through the entreaty of his family he was allowed to remain. The party were led bya man named John Goldsmith, of Westmoreland county, Va., and the others are said also to belong to that locality. Goldsmith has lately msde several small raids across the river, and a short time since he and his companions robbed a store on the Maryland shore, compelling the proprietor to carry some of the goods to their boats. Mr. McWilliams, the keeper of the light- house, arrived on the Leslie this morning, Since the destruction of the lantern a hand lemp has been used. FROM THE SOUTH. —_—_—~.>—___ ALL SORTS OF BUSINESS SUSPENDED IN U OF THE RICHMOND ON ACCOUNT SCARE FROM GRANT VANCE, ——_ GRANT STILL “* MOVING TO LEE’S RIGHT,” ———— BEAUREGARD’S BRAGGING REPORTS OF HIS FIGHTING WITH BUTLER, ~- ——~————— We take the following from late Richm ond papers: The Richmond Enquirer of May 19th, has the following: “A private dispatch received from Milford says: Report says Gen. Ewell attacked the enemy this morning to the right of the Court House; captured some prisoners and nine pieces of artillery. The enemy is reported still moving to our right. From the Chickahominy. “Gouriers in last night report that Shendan’s raiders have disappeared from Malvern Hill entirely and that a body of 1,000 of them were Cen eatetaey, MOE palit a bridge by ‘hi ymimy. Chickatie"main body had doubtiess already crossed and this body wouldsoon follow. Two stragglers belonging to the 6th U.S. Regulars were picked up and confirm this supposition. ‘What direction the raiders will take to regain their commander onthe Rappahannock will doubtless be ascertainedin a dayortwo. All ‘was quiet on the river.” The Enquirer of the 17th says: The reserve torce of Virginia militia is to be organized at once. Brig. Gen. Kemper, who was wounded at Gettysburg, being placed in command. The Richmond theatre has been closed, in consequence of all the actors having been forced into the militia. Brig. Gen. Heckman, Col. Lee of Mass., Gol. White, and Lt. Col. Bennett of the 55th Penn- sylvania, captured in the late fight on the Pe- ninsula, bave been committed to Libby prison among other officers. The Engqfirer contains an advertisement for the sale of five million dollars Confederate six per cent. long date, non-taxable, bonds, under the act of Feb’y 17, 1864, for May 12th, under which isadded a notice postponing the sale to the 26th inst., “in consequence of the interrup- tion of business operations,” and an additional notice further postponing it to Wednesday, June Sth, in consequence of “a continuance of the causes of postponement.” The «‘ Special” of the Enquirer of the 17th is not at all satisfied with Gen. Grant, and says “Any other general but Grant would have several days ago recrossed the river and ac- knowledged himself whipped.” The Enquirer of the 17th has the following in relation to the battle in Chesterfield: General Beauregard having arrived at Drury’s Bluff on Sunday morning, set vigor- ously to work to stir up the enemy in earnest. At an early hour yesterday morning the troops in front of the Bluff were in motion, and a regular engagement was opened. The field of operations lay almost due south of the Bluff, just beyond our outer fortifications, from the old stage road, below the Petersburg turnpike, and, across it, up in the direction of the rail- road. The following dispatch was received at headquarters at half-past eight, to be followed by news still more cheering : Drvgy’s BLurF, May 16, 8.30 a. m.—To Gen. B. Bragg: Our progress is very satisfactory. Gen. Ransom turned the enemy’s James river flank early this morning, and is driving him towards our right. We hold still on the right, and are pressing the enemy back in front of our center, disabling and capturing some ar- tillery. Gen. Ransom stormed the breastworks and took four standsof colors and about 300 pris- oners. Our losses, on the whole, appear not to be heavy. G. T. BEAUREGARD. Gen. Ransom’s division formed a line of battle at4 o’clock a.m. He occupied the left, and Gen. Gracie’s brigade his extreme left, with Kemper’s brigade supporting him. By moving rapidly fc the enemy’s pickets ana skirmishers were driven back, and just at daylight the battie began. The enemy were posted in the woods, protected by hastily con- structed breastworks, and having & large pond immediately in theirfront. On arriving at the edge of this pond the right of Glacie’s brigade ‘was ex) to a severe fire, and being unable to cross suffered atly. But Kemper’s men came forward to their support, and the forti- fications of the enemy were quickly carried. Gen. Heckman, the 27th Massachusetts regi- ment, portions of other regiments, and four stands of colors. were taken. Our troops acted ith great and Gen. Glacie’s brigade funy's the feputation it had gained in the West. The General himself had his horse shot, and was slightly wounded, but remained on the field throughout the day. Our loss is estimated at about 1,500 in killed and wounded; that of the enemy, many of whose killed and wounded fell into our hands, at double that number. The enemy was driven. overtwo miles, when the pursuit was thn a the men allowed to rest, and other combinations formed. The result of eer was the ie = ture of 1,600 prisoners, and the driving of the enemy beyond Proctor's cree! the railroad and his base of operations, our forces holding the railroad. Proctor’s creek is asmall stream rising in the county west of the railroad, crossing it about a mile south of the Halfway Station, running southeast, and emp- tying into the =, ee This was the situ- ation of affairs jast night. R rs prevailed during the afternoon cf the ture of four b jes of the enemy; others modified them into the “cutting off” of four brigades, but to none was there Sertie eigerg trees ee The enemy has been w! ly, and however snack we may wish a all will be ready to cencede that our gallant troops succeeded in gaining “glory enough for one day.” CONGRESSIONAL. ———— XXXVIIira CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. SS TUESDAY, May 24. Sewatz.—Mr. Van Winkle, from the Oom- mittee on Finance, reported favorably on the House bill to punish and prevent the counter- feiting of coin of the United States. On motion of Mr. Oollamer, the bill toauthor- ize the establishment of ocean mail steamsbi) service between the United States and B ‘was taken up and passed. + Mr. Wade reported, from the Committee on Territories, a joint resolution to amend the charter of the city of Washington. He asked that it be taken up, asit related to voters in this city, and the election was approaching. Mr. ‘Johnson inquired what was the differ- ence between this and the present law. Mr. Wade said it ae provided for the deticiencies in the present law as regards regis- tration. At present voters could not be regis- tered after a certain jod some months at times prior to the election, and by this bill they could be registered up to and including theday of election. Mr, Johnson said there should be some con- venient period fixed whereat the registration should cease, prior to the day of election. This ‘was absolutely necessary. It might be only three or five days. 5 Mr. Wade said he had no objection to such an amendment. After passing the joint resolution to its second reading, it was laid over. It is as follows: “That in case any person shall offer and claim the right to vote at any election held in the city of Washington whose name 1s not re- gistered, his name shall be registered by the commissioners of election upon the terms and conditions following, viz.: He shall take an oath as follows: You do solar. swear that you will true answer make to suc! questions as shall be asked you touching zoe qualifications as an elector at this poll, so help you God; or an affirmation to the same effect, ‘which oath or affirmation, if he be unable to understand the English language, may be interpreted to him by one of the commis- sioners, or an interpreter sworn by & com- missioner, which interpreter shall also in- terpret his answer to the commissioners. If in his answers, on oath, he shall state positively that he has resided in the city one year next preceding the day of said election, designating J gabe opigereted the place of his resi- dence, and that he possesses the other qaalifi- cations of an elector; and if further more, some ualified elector of this city, not a candidate for any office at that election, shall take an oath before said commissioners, which any of them may administer, that he 1s well ac- quainted with such applicant, that he isin facta resident in this city and has been one year next previous to such election, and that he (qualified elector) has good reason to believe, and does believe, that all the statements of such applicantare true, the commissionershall cause his name to be registered by the clerk, and shall then receive the vote of said applicant; or, if said applicant shall present the affidavit of himself and a guali elector, duly cer- tified by any Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Washington, District of Colum- bia, which shall satisty the commissioners that the applicant has been .a resident of the city one yearnext preceding the day of such election, and that heis otherwise a qualified elector, the commissioners may cause the ap- plicant’s name to be registered as hereinbefore provided, and they shall then receive his vote; and if said applicant or such qualified elector shall, insaid matter, wilfully make any false statement, he shall be deemed guilty of per- jury, and, on conviction, be subject to the pains ‘and penalties thereof.” Hovsz.—On motion of Mr. Wilsor, of Iowa, the Committee on the Judiciary was instruct- ed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill for the holding of the U. S. District Court of Virginia at Alexandria. The House took up the Senate’s amendment to the National Currency Bill. Mr. Hooper unsuccessfally moved that the House non-concur in them, and ask of the Senate a committee of conference. Mr. Holman moved that the amendments be laid on the table; but thismotion was disagreed to—yeas 56, nays 98. The House then Eroceedad to act upon the Senate’s amendmerts, under the gperation of the previous question. The House, when we last heard from the Capitol, (three o’clock,) was still engaged on the amendments to the National Bank Bill. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. THE CASE OF THE BEA BRIDE, SOLD AS A PRIZE OF THE PIRATE ALABAMA, Sen New Yorxr, May 91.—Uape of Good Hope advices to April 7th have been received. The Governor who had shown so much lukewarmness in the matter of the sale of the Sea Bride, one of the Alabama’s victims, has been, it is stated, reprimanded by the home Government. The money paid to Semmes tor the Sea Bride was raised on forged paper; one of the forgers died of fright, and the other is working out five years sentence. It is said thatthe Sea Bride not having papers, cannot be sold, and is a fair prize to vessels of war of any nation who may meet her. The India Times says :—«‘It is difficult to de- termine whose property Semmes has been de- stroying,and ifit turns out that he has destroyed English property, it will make the nation the laughing stock of the world.” LOCAL NEWS. OnpHans’ Court, Judge Purcell.__The busi- hess transacted in court this morning was principally confined to the proving ofaccounts gett various estates. ‘he last will and testament of Mrs. Mary Key Wallace, deceased, was fully proved. Her estate, real and personal, is bequeathed to her daughter, Frances R. W. Wallace, who is con- stituted sole executor of the will. Saturday a female child, colored, was brought into court by a man in whose custody she had been placed temporarily. The aunt of the girl, who brought her from Virginia a year ago, demanded the custody of her, having be- fore been her sole protector. The Judge de- cided that by a recent act of the State Con- vention in Alexandria it is declared that slavery shall no longer exist in that State. The child is therefore free from the bands of slavery, and as no slavery is knewn in this District the court has jurisdiction over such orphans domicile here, and therefore the court ordered the child back again to the aunt, Lilly Taylor, being the next of kin. rs. Christiana Simpron, with the consent of her husband, gave bend as administratrix upon the estate of Barbara Williams, dec’d. A aes Smith gave bond as guardian of Laura ings. The renunciation of Mary V. Ellis, widow of John A. Ellas, dec’d, of her right to adminis- ter on ie estate, in favor of Chas, M. Matthews was filed. The will of Isaac C. Bartlett was partially proven. ———————— PAPERHANGINGS, A sclected [and weried stock Lorine wees and = ers, c. Low-priced Pap CHWRITER'S, 460 7th streets Eight doors above Gdd Fellows’ Hall. Terms cash &p 20-Imif* ATION OF WASHINGTON SIX PER Cre CENT, WATER aTOON. The subscribers have en sale Corporation of Washington Six Per Cent. Quarterly Water Stock, in sums of one hundred dollars or upwards. Tho entire amount of this stock is limited to 000, for which the revenue from water rents Biatg amounting to about $15,000 per annum) is pledged, qu accion aed gtk in the oon making one o the best secur cks in. untry. SRMBS 0. MOGUIRE & CO.. my9-eolm Auction mall Commission Merchants ALE—8,000 acres of rich FARMIN For sin a Lowa, (Hardin, Story, Wright, ané counties; acres - FEAnE tore 40 to Ol) ncree’ Located 18-6. Patouta fon the Government. ‘Will exchang’ for property YOR SALE trp asd a balf rearv’ lease of Le 1D a 10' nt 01 Fre Property OR It be’ wld, with: Odnfectionery tonl Frode Ronin auer Property in yao Pitat a for Ward, feet front: Grooms; lot 70 feet deep. Ti- tle perfe: SON ain aeletpete a bara Ten it. Dark Oval Sp 30-Im! OVAL PICTURE FRAMES. Frames, A beautiful assortment of Gilt Brewers age TERT REGS ase crea Ei Gad ccm ee ante helt € . 0 Bh, south, frst house west oféth. OOMS FOR RENT.— Comfortable and well- furnished Rooms at 450 izth street. between G and H sta. The location is one of the most de- sirable in the city. my 2-tf URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, without ard; boarding-house in the neighborhood, where meals are served. P at No. 320 New York avenue, between 9th an hste. my 2-6" StAsLe FOR RENT—A fine Brick Stable, with room for three horses and cc floor—on . corner J0th an Fok RENT Aix newly furnished ROOMS for rent to gentlemen on the corner of 18th and K sireste 2 178. Mrs, CAHOE, Fu ISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS TO let, with or without Board, in the best loca- tion in the city. i ROOM. without NINGHAM,C street arth atrect, near M. an rent them ata very low price, Calland see them, corner of 6th street east and South Carolina ay., Capitol Hill. my %-3t" 5 REWARD.—Strayed or stolen on the 13th i all red COW, with horns turned ; white star in forehead. ‘The abo will be Mreturned to No. Su Isueete, sland yey oeentin "WM MebRIDE RARE CHANCE.—Must be sold within two or three days,a neat FRAME HOUSE with five rooms, situated on 8th, near L street. No. 332. Will WA sold low if applied for immediately at 373 9th street, between I and New York av. it* | eo biack LACE VEIL yesterday afternoom out of a earriage on the way from 43% street out iéth, and a short distance upthe Piney Branch road and back. A suitable reward will be given on en it to the Bank of Washington, my 2- STRAYZD. FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, No. 40 ndarton street, Georgetown. a white and ale red spotted buffalo COW, with a very large bag, lar; ats, three of which milk very easy. t 1e ie bi eg a white spot in forehead. rew: rought home. my 24-3t* CAPT. JOHN MOORE. FS SALE—In Montgomery county, Md., « PARM of S0 acres of Land,7 miles from George- town and 1% south of the Rockville and George- town Pike; 2 acres in cultivation, and the remain- der in wood. Improved A & comfortable vain | House and necessary Outbuildings, and an orchari of various kinds of fruits. F. MACE, + Agent for the sale of Maryland Lande, my 24-lw* 517 Seventh street. ERSONAL—TO MY WIFE, MES. ANNIE ELIZA 8****.—I have sou, an interview in vain. 1 was driven from your father’s house and maltreated by yout brother, apo? whom I did not raise my hand because of his relationship, I beseech you now in print to return to your own home. Bring our little pledge of mutual love with you. am miserably wretched, and cannot lire without you, For the sake of the love! bear you 1 will in the future gratify your every wish The cause of our first misunderstanding was my refusal to take you to see the *Naiad Queen” at Ford's Theater last September. I see it isto be done this week. I will take you and your mother(my mother- in-law) if you will only return, and givea ticket to the Family Circle with my forgiveness to your brother. Do, do return. _it JOHN HENRY 8****. WIESENFIELD & CO., Odeon Hall Clothing Rooms, (ESTABLISHED 1847,) CoRNER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 43¢ STREET, Beg leave to call the attention of the citizens and strangers of Washington to our very large and ex- tensive assortment of SPRING CLOTHING ;—wa say extensive, for. haying the most unbounded facilities for manufacturing, and having a buyer always in market, ready to avail himself ofall the rich and fashionable styles of goods that may be offered, we flatter ourselves that we can exhibit the most fashionable and varied assortment of clothing ever offered in this city, We enumerate in part BLACK CLOTH FROCK and DRESS COATS, running to the finest grades. Genyine Black French Doe Skin PANTS; Black Grenadine and other SILK VESTS; fr. bh may be selected a dress suit of the very finest ma- terial. equal in finish and workmanshipto the very best, and at much lower prices. Our assortment of CASSIMERE GOODS cannot be excelled in variety of colors and beauty of styles, and all cut and made in the most fashion ablemanner, We name in part the English Walk- ing Coat, the French Jacket, the Business Froek Coat, American Sack, and all other gtyles now in wear. A most splendid assortment of plain and fancy Cassimere Pants and Vests. We call the most especial attention of the ladies to our superb assortment ef BOYS’ CLOTHING, which for beauty of styles cannot be surpassed, if equalled in thiscity. We most respectfully ask az examination of those goods before purchasing elsewhere, In the line of MILITARY CLOTHING we have the most extensive assortment in this city, con- sisting of Dress and Fatigue Coats; Infantry and Cavalry Jackets; light and dark Blue Pants, both plain and reinforced; Shoulder Straps, Sword Belts, Sashes, and in fact everything pertaining to an Officer’s outfit. In the line of FURNISHING GOODS we hava an elegant assortment of Cassimere Over Shirts, White and Brown Linen Shirts of all grades; Under Shirts, and Drawers, a full line; Military Gloves, Kid, Silk, Lile Thread and others. ‘We most respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, who may rest assured of fair dealing and good articles. STS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. STS OF ALL DESCRIP ts OF ALL DESCRIES NS: E FANCY OASssIME! % E FANCY Cassi MERE BANTS: E FANCY CASSIMERE PANTS: ILITARY FRO ILITARY FROOE ooar8: ILITARY FROCK COATS: MILITARY JACKE MILITARY TACREts: MILITARY JACKETS, MILITARY PANTS AND Y. MRLITARY PANTS AND VEere! MILITARY PANTS AND VESTS, BOYS’ CLOTHING, BoYS’ CLOTHING, BOYS’ CLOTHING, SIX LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS FOR $15, SIX LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS FOR $18," 81X LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS FOR $18; SIX LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS FOR SIX LIN BOSOM SHIRTS FOR gis: SIX L BOSOM SHIRTS FOR $16, UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWs, UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWS, UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWS, KID GLOVES. KID GLOVES, KID GLOVES, eee AND SCARFs, NECKTIES AND SCARFS. NECKTIES AND SCARFS. WEISENFIELD & UO. QDEON HALL CLOTHING ROOMS, ESTABLISHED 1847. Corner 43¢ street and Pennsylvania avenue. my 24-eo]m ¥ C. R. L. CROWN & CO., Auctioneers. A VESSEL AT AUCTION. We will sell, \OBROW, Sea caday,) May 2th, at 6 o’clock. p. m., at Biley’s Wharf, @ good Fonasy. name Blooming Youth, all in good order, my.24-2t* "©. R. L, CROWN & CO., Aucts, ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, IMPROVED RBAL ESTATE SALE. In pursuance of a decree of the Supreme Courtof eee ae eee ental tn nentasie chancarr’ t ay of ay. }, 2 8 Holts Wowhich Sana) V- Btillings, Elizebeth 2° alte x Angel. and John T. Angel are an Sarah V, Hamilton, Laura A. Stillings, George 8. Jobnson, Elen M. Smith, Laura V. Smith, Joseph H. 8mith, Ann E, Smith, Mary Smith, and Smith are defendan’ , the undersigned Com- missioners, narei and appointed in said decree, will eel, uw) the premises. hereina!ter described, ic Auction, to the highest bidder, at6o’clk, * Py oon the Third day of June, 1804, the following: e follo property to wit: Part of Square numbered 96, in ia ’ the south line of said Square, on L 3 seas distance of 76 feet from the southeast corner ofsaid Square, running thence west 25 fect, north retest, east 25 feet, south 75 feet to the be- ginning, containing mateo story a} pene nee ment Brick House; anda! . 2, e ssme Square Begit ing the sald part on toe se gtreet 101 fect from ti Of snia Square, and ‘20 feet, 8 feet, to south L strech, Tetce east. with aid street 20 ‘fogs to the beginning, containing s one-story. and-s-belf an: ent '¥rame House, upon the following terms, to wit: One-third cash, or within ten Gare in sale, one-third at oe. Teepe aun ae at yh Ea i ershy sess auadeeeaata fy bad ate the pro; and the pt r to pay for stamps and au conveyancing; and ae case of Sriy to bere: sold at H t i 3 ¥ Bs BaRN.. nerd, wy M-eokds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts,