Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | WASHINGTON CITY: | FRIDAY... «» MAY 27, 1864- | ——— | Se READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE | SEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GBAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. FROM FREDERICKSBURG AND AQUIA CREEK. ——— ABRIVAL OF THE STEAMER JEFFERSON WITH PRISONERS. —$—<——— EVACUATION OF AQUIA STRUCTION OF THE i The steamer Jefferson, which left Freder- joksburg yesterday morning, arrived here adont 90’clock last evening, bringing up ubont one hundred rebel soldiers, sixteen guerrillas, aad three rebel citizens. These soldiers were captured near Hanover Junction, and among the number was Col. Manning of the 3d Ar- kansas, three captains, 1nd five lieutenants. ‘The guerrijias were taken while making an Attack upon one of our trains near Fredericks- burg. J "among the prisoners brought up on the Jef- ferson was & tebel citizen of Fredericksburg ‘who was arrested for poisoning bread and ten- dering it to our wounded soldiers. ‘The Jefferson also bronght up fifty contra- bands, a portion of whom were from the vicin- aty ot Bowling Green. Among this party was fn old female contraband, who says that she REEK TILDIN: is over one hundred years of age. She says | that her master still remains on his farm, near Bowling Green, and that before the arrival of the Union troops he was a ‘‘secesher,” but the Lord only knows what he is now,” and she | *‘specks he ain’t much of anything.” When the Jefferson left Fredericksburg ai! of our wounded (with the exception of some thisty or forty severe cases) had been placed upon steamers then lying at the dock, and as soon as those remaining were removed it was | the intention of the authorities to evacuate the place, as itis of no further use to our forces, owing toGrant’s enward march. Detachments of cavalry and infantry, which had been gar- xisoning the place, had already broken camp, ‘Preparatory to the evacuation. ‘The Argo, from Aquia Crees, arrived here | this morning at half-past 7 o’clock. Parties ‘who came up on her report that Aquia Creek ‘was evacuated yesterday afternoon. Thecars on the Fredericksburg road stoppea running in the morning, and the rolling stock of the road ‘was placed upon transports and taken away. Yesterday evening one of our gunboats was iymg off Aquia Creek, engaged in burning such buildings as would afford shelter to the Tebvel guerrillas. The Argo landed a torce of three hundred cavalrymen at Boyd's Hole, the terminus of the military telegraph. The cavalry was Aandi d there for the purpose, it was supposed, of protecting the line from the depredation of rebel guerrillas. LIBERTY AND LIBERTIES OF THE PRESS, A copperhead afternoon paper, published in this city, that illustrates its idea of the liberty of the press by stealing daily from our columns all the news matter itever contains, yesterday Allvstrated its Idea of gratitude by a scurrilous tir: de against this paper and its editor, taking Zor its text our own remarks upon the matter of the temporary suppression of the World and Journal of Commerce newspapers. Self-respect forbids reply to such foul- mouthed billingsgate, but we do insist that hereafter that paper shall bavye the common Ronesty to give us credit for the news it takes from our columns. Yesterday, for instance, that paper stole from us line for line, and with- ont a word of credit, the articles headed «From the Rappahannock,” «From the Front,” “Fight between Colored Troops and Indians,” «An Affecting Scene,” and « Arrivalot Wounded,” | Bod this has been its custom from the day it | ptarted. - NAVAL CAPTURE. Rear Admiral Farragut reports to the Navy Department the capture of the English schooner Lity,on the 17th ult., off Velasco, Texas, by the | U.S. ste mer Owasco, Lt. Com’r E. W. Henry, No papers were found on board the Lity, bu e#he was sent to New Orleans for adjudication- FOR THE FRO} A battalion of the Veteran Reserve Corps. under command of Major Williams, arrived here yesterday from Uincinnati, en route for the tront. The men composing this batta'ion are weterans of the Army of the Cumberland, who ‘were transferred to the Reserve Corps. | Ww Under date of Washington, May 20, Mr. Tancoln telegraphed to the Secretary of the Missouri Fair for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission, now open at St Louis: «Your @ispatch received. Thanks for your greetings nd congratula'ions for me successful opening of your fair. Our soldiers are doing well, and xaust and will be done well by.’ Official War Bulletin. Lee Keported to be in a Strong Position— | His Forces Concentrated between North | and South Anna rivers—Some Days Re. quisite to Develop Grant's Operations. a Wasuincton, May 26—11.30 p. m. To Major General Diz, New York: Despatches from General Grant, received this morning, inform the department that the rebel army still hold a strong position between the North and South Anna rivers, where their forces appear to be concentrated. it will probably require two or three days to develop operations, which are not proper sub- Jecte for publication. The 9th corps has been incorporated into the Army of the Potomac. No despatches have been received from any wher field of operations. Epwin M. Stanton, Secretaryot War. | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. HIGHLY IMPORTANT: ATLANTA FLANKED BY SHERMAN. ———>—— NASHVILLE, May 26.—The Union says that General Sherman has flanked Atlanta, Ga., @t the west, taking the road to Dallas, Pauld- Sng county. | the above Hall, commencin. tion of some artillery. No one can tell what the next hour will bring forth. ‘The rebels are in cur front, and prisoners have been taken during the !as’ hours from all three rebel corps, Ewell’s, Hill's and Long- street's. Over four hundred prisoners were taken from a brigade of Sonth Carolinians, by the Penn- sylvania Reserves, under Crawford, who made ‘A charge on our extreme right after Warren | had crossed the North Aung, on the road leading to Beaver Dam. Our troops have torn up and completely de- stroyed nearly six miles of the track on the Virginia Central, west of Sexton's Junction. About twelve hundred prisoners, and several hundred of onr wounded, have been sent to Port Royal, but we have no base of commnni- cation—like a huge elephant we carry our trunk along. ‘ We are now butone day’s forced march from Richmond, and there no longer seemsto be any doubt but Lee will fall back to Richmond. Whether he will fight a decisive battle first or not the next thirty-six hours will determine. We are about twenty-eight miles from Rich- mond, ina fine open country. There is plenty of good pasture for our horses, but nothing for the men except what has been brought along. ‘The enthusiasm of the army knows no | bonnds, while the morale of the Rebels, judg- | ing trom their wounded prisoners falling into | our hands, is ina very bad condition. FROM ASPINWALL AND CENTRAL } AMERICA. ' ———>—_—_ ARRIVAL OF TREASURE. pastel Pk oes Nzew York, May 27.—The steamer Cham- pion, from Aspinwali on the 17th, arrived this morning. | She bas $300,000 in treasure on board. | Panama dates of the 17th contain nothing later from Peru than has already been pub- | Hshed. The U. S. frigate Lancaster sailed for Callao on the 16th. ‘The Central American news is unimportant. The steamer Moses Tavior has left for San_ Francisco with over 900 passengers. Many refused to go in her, and are now here. They were afraid to trust her seagoing qualities. Gen. Herron is reported to have gone to San Francisco, with the intention, it is supposed, | of organizing an expedition in favor of Peru. OFFICIAL. | DevarTMENT OF STATE, 2 WASHINGTON, 26th May, 1561.5 | A decree of the Peruvian Government, ear- j ing date the 25th ultimo, has been officially | communicated to this Department, in which it | is stated that that Government dces not recog- | nise the authority which is exercised over the Chincha Islands by the commander of the Span- | ish squadron anchored in the waters thereof; | that the arrangements which he has made for | the exportation of guano will be regarded as null and void, and that cargoes of guano shipped under Spanish authority will be at- tached according to law, in foreign ports, and their proceeds held subject to the orders of the | Peruvian Government. MASON |C.—A stated meeting of St John’s i "Lodge, No, I, will be held THIS (Friday) VENING. at lialf-past 7 o'clock, at Masonic Hall, corner of D and 9th sts it W. MORRIS SMITH. Grand Sec’y. NOTICE —To the Boss Blacksmiths’ and Hors: Shoers’ Associavion.—A meeting will be held at the Exchange Hotel. onC street, be- tween 432 and 6th streets, THIS EVENING, at 73s o'clock. All are requested to attend. By order of the Committee. 8 SUNDAY P. M.. At 3o0’clock. Mrs. L. Suita will «peak in the lower Capitol grounds under the influence of the Heavenly Parent, who desires to suggest some ideas as to what wi oncile the North and South,and hovw to reconstruct the Union again—th sthirty-feur States, my27-2t* FESTIVAL AND FAIR AT ISLAND HALL.—The ladies of the Seventh street resbyterian Church will hold their Festival at TUESDAY, May si. One of the best Bands of Music in the city has been engaged fer the occasion. The Piano, kind- ly furnished, is from J Bitis's music store. Admission, 15 cents, Seasdh Tickets. one per- son, 50cents. Family Season Tickets, $1. my 27-2w CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE §80- | 3 CIETY will meet at the school room near .. Patrick’s Church,on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 29th instant at5o’clock p. m. All are invited to attend. Readings from the life of Father Matthew, lately published, will be given. b-3t* J.D. CLARK, my 2-3t ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, dings, Balls, ished at Receptions, Parties, Wed pers, Fairs ‘and other entertainments sho! motice =e most reasonable terms. 'y o! city. Charlotte Pyraialds and Wedding axes made IPH SHAFF! ELD'S. jonfection- G@ and H. fe 11-3m" ‘OR SALE— Foy nine CHINESE ARBOR- VIT ZA BUSHES, good size in Glenwood Cemetery, to be removed by Monday next. Price $15 for the whole. Inquire of the subscriber, cor. ner of 5th street west and G north. mny 27-3 F. B. LORD. mes EDWARDS’ NEW NOVEL. BARBARA'S HISTORY, 2 Novel. by Amelia B. Edwards, author of My Brother's Wife, Hand aud Glove, ke. Price @cente, . lor sale hat received, and “GHILP & SOLOMONS, my 27-3t 332 Penn. avenue. Pporarozs: POTATOES! 1,000 bushels prime POTATOES for fainily use SEED POTATOKS of different varieties for late June planting. For sale by J. P. BARTHOLOW, 558 7th street, near the canal, Agricultural and Hardware Warehouse. my 2% -eo3t cel Shine ee ee NEW BOOKS BY 1K MARVEL AND OTHERS. Seven Stories. with Basement and Attic, by Ik Marvel. Price $1.5. Jenny Wade of Gettysburg. Price 75 cents. Memoirs of the Duchess of Orleans, with bi- areal souvenirs and original letters. Price 15, stone the Octoroou, by H.L, Hosmer. Price Cudio’s Cave. Price $1.75. Cave Life at Vicksburg. Price $1. For sale by PHILP & SOLOMON, my @-3t 332 Penn. avenue. NOTICE. T The new and cheap DRY GOODS STORE of JACOB GREENTREE you will find Calicoes at 2) to 22 cents; Bleached Cotton 5 per cent below the Baltimore market price; a jarge stock of the choicest patterns Dress Goods; 15 pieces leather colored Alpacas, Mozambiques, &c.; 4) dozen of the latest styles Hoop Skirts, the cheapest in th ei aving manufactured, of Silk bought at tion, a large lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Coat: am now offering them at 25 per cent below the market price. Just received the latest Parisian ye of Grenadine Shawls. Constantly en hand a large stock of Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, French Corsets, Sun Umbrellas, &c,, &c. An early call is solicited. JACOB GREENTREE, 421 7th st., between G and H sts. P. MUSICAL. ROF. ESPUTA Would respectfully inferm the pe that he isnow prepared to give lessons mo Voesl and Instrumental Music. Having, retired from his other professional business, he is now able to devote the whole of bis time to instruction in music to all those who may be iy S7-eo6t* FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. st i THE LINE OF THE NORTH ANNA SECURBD. | ——_—+——- | THE MOVEMENTS ACROSS THE STREAY. ee THE SOUTH SIDE OCCUPIED, | (a at © EANT ONLY ONE DAY'S MARCH FROM RICHMOND. | ——— = (Despatches to Philadelphia Inquirer.} \ Movst UarMet, May 2!—Ga. m.—Time will mot permit a ride to the extreme front this morn- Ang before sending off this despatch. At this | print there is Bothing to indicate the presence of the eremy on the banks of theriver, Itmay be safely announced that the line of the North | Anns is secured, and we again are “on to Eichmone.” The Reb+l Troops Demeralized. Bawxs of Tux NorntH Awna Rives, May | 21, 5 a. w.— Warren's Corps 1s across the North Anna River. Bi:ney’s Division occupies an island in th: micdile of the stream. The rebels gre flanked on their left. It is supposed they ‘will not make a stand. Captured rebel officers report a general demeralizition of the rebel i troops. Our troops are in fine spirits, and cheering a: they mar: B, Later Sovru Stpk NoktH ANNA, NBAR JERICHO Be cx, Weeneedsy, May 25,2 p. m.—So far o-day there is bur littie firing, with theexcep- | 613 8th street east, Navy N.B | Sd di { arch ne headers shall pleased to patronize him. Prof. Esputa's method is the same as is taught in Europe—that is. while he makes good performers of his pupils he makes good musicians of them also; so that any one who may receive instructions from him may acquire that knowledge of music as will maks them com- petent for teachers or professiona] musicians. Prof. Esputa is now forming classes and all who come to enter must apply early, as the number is imited. For terms apply to ig sons ESPUTA, No. or . The cars pass Prof. Esputa’s residence eve- Ty six tainetes ducing tetas: " ny 27 ate Ss MAYOR'S OFFICE, May, 25, 1861. WOEALED Renee will be received by the undersigned until 12 0’clock M. on FRIDAY, the lay of June next, for building a Sewer on L treet north. between Twentieth and Twenty-sec- ond streets west. S z sewer will be cireular in shape, its inside diameter nine (9) feet, the wall of the sewer to be nine inches thick, and in keying the erown of the be used, but thainner and outer courses of stretchers shall be catried over Separately, and each shall be keyed with slate after the arch isturned, Inthe execution of the work above specified only whole, hard. thorough burnt bricks of the best quality shall be used, carefully excluding all bats and shattered arch briex. The bricks must be well wet immediately before being Isid. and every brick must have fall mortar joints under bottom, sides. and ends. The whole zaust be laid in mortar made up of best hy- drauile cement and clean sharp oaud free from loam, which must be mixed inthe proportion of two parts of sand to one of cement, and must be made in smal! quantities as it may be required for use. Bidd ill state the price per lineal foot tle sewer, which ehall ind ude exeavation aud Ait, ina to the with of Mfeee over the crown of the erento oF ., HARD WALLAOH is RICH AN DORSET Commissioner of the First Ward. BTER McKENNA Assistant Oomminsic: roy 7-dtd ndidates, Municipal Electi NOTICE.—The voters of the 3ixth Ward who favor the election of JOHN H SEMMES ‘othe Mayoralty are requeste? to meet at the An zeostia Engine Honse on MONDAY EVENING, May 30 at 7 o'clock. my 26 4t* NOTICE —To tar Unconditronal Union ¥oters of the First Ward —The undersigned having been nominated for C »mmon Council Li the frends of Mr_J_H. Semmes, takes this meth aE interning. i ae that he isa supporter of the Wallach ticket. my 25-lw H. C, WILSON, (Gs SECOND WARD FRIENDS OF Mk. J. all, H. Semmes are requested to meet at United 1, 11th street, pear Penna. ave.. FRIDAY EVENING, the 2th inst.. at & o'clock, for the par- pose of selecting a ward ticket, By order of the Committee. WE HAVE BEEN REQURSTED TO STATE that Mr, N. D. LARNERMsnot.a candidate for the Board of Aldermen from the Third Ward but isa candidate for re-electioa to the Board of Common Council from said Ward. my 24-te EDITOR STAR -—Please announce WM. ti. FANNING angoindependent candidate for mon Council o ‘con. ‘ard a’ he ensuing Section: (my Seote] MANY VOTERS. NOTIOE,— To ths Unconditeonal Union cd ters of the Sirst Ward.—The undersigned ‘faving been nominated for Assessor of the Ward by my friends, and put on the Semmes ticket, I wish to inform my friend that I ama Wallach and sper risen JEROME F. SANNER. YENTH WARD wath INDEPENDENT ALWAYS LOYAL my 24-it* UNION TICKS. For MAYOSOHN H, SEMMES. eu Fon ALDEe eT eR M, PEARSON, ; node. For Coun ELTAM T. WALKER, MOSES T. PARK RR my %-eo3t* WILLIAM A. BARNES. SCONDITION AL UNI SG wok | FARST WARD. woe Zi ae RICHARD WALLACH, F DERMAN— ce JOHN B. TURTON. ON — On COMM GAMES KELLY. H.C. WILSON. von AsanJOHN A. RHEEM. SESSOR— my léte" THOMAS H. DONOUUE. FIRST WARD UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. Maror— = pee JOUN 1. SEMMES, FE RMAX— Bran GEO. W. EMMERBON, 0) ss COUNCIL— CON TOS, E. RAWLINGS, 3.8. PETER LAMMOND. my 21-te* SECOND WARD UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. For Maror— RICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— J. RUSSELL BARR. For Common Cocnom— SAMUEL W. OW: WM. PETTIBON my 2f-ecst* SAMUEL A. PEL . ie INDEPENDENT CANDIBATE. SECOND WARD. For ALprrMan— my 2-te™ GEORGE T. RAUB. Ng Taneent WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The cs unconditional Union voters of the Third rd will support the following ficket at the ap- proseh tng municl pal election, viz: x ze 7 A RECHARD WALLACH, eA oy con OSE EE. F, BROWN, uMON CoUNCIL— on CONOBLE D. LARNER, THOMAS A. STEPHENS, For asocuN W. SIMS. SOR, OR ASSAMES P__cKEAN ap 23-tf THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The unconditional Union voters ofthe Third rare. will support the following ticket at the June election: FoR— oe RICHARD WALLACE. ie Fon P “ALEXANDER R. SHEPHERD. MMOoN COU! oo FOR oN LARNER, JOB W. ANGUS, JOUN W, SIMS. ap %-te FOURTH WARD INDEPENDENT UNION TICKET. For Mayor— pies “SOHN H, SEMBES, yRMAN— on AL pry AMES ENGLISH. For Common ep ee _W. MOORE, ELIJAH EDMONSTON. - {Intel., Repub., Chron, & Con. Union.] my 16-te RTH WARD UN D [AL ¥ . TRIB WARD, UNCONDITIONAL — on Ae IOHARD WALLACH, d DERMAN— ta INO. P. PEPPER. OUNCIL— on COMMCNSBURY LLOYD. JOSEPH FOLLANSBEE, my 12 MICHAEL LARNER. UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. 6 MavortlPTH WARD. RICHARD WALLACH, For ALDERMAN— CHAS. I. CANRIELD. For Common Covnor— WM. P. FERGUSON, JAMES B. DAVIS, 3. B. WARD. For ASSEssor— B. F. DYER. may 6-37* SIXTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET. For Maror— RICHARD WALLACH. For ALDERMAN— JOHN H. PEAKE, _ my %-1w* SEVENTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL Fog Maro NION TICKET. ‘OR— ah Fi RICHARD WALLACI. RMAS— a LOFGROSBY, 8. NOYES. ow CounciL— eo SW. AMILTON, OTHO BOSWELL, | my2-te JOHN H. D. RICHARDS. TH WARD UNCONDITIONAL oy gUNION TICKET ace Ane dOBN H. SEMMES, RMAN— a al ae PETER M. PRAREON. tL s on COMMSOHN G. DUDLEY, W. T. WALKER, For Pen pine My __ JOHN H. BIRD. my 16-18t* INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE ‘OR MAYOR. JOHN H. SEMMES. = PASTURAGE FOR ANY NUMBER OF HORSES Rear the city. Aoply at BROGDIN’S | Store, K street, between 2ist and 22d. my iD NOTICE. ICKSON & KING Have remeved their Wood and Coal Yard from the corner of Vermont avenue and I street, and are located on 16th street, be- tween H and I sts. my 25-lw* Dp s0L0TIon OF COPARTNERSHIP. The copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned at 360 Virginia avenue has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. P. E. Tyne is to pay all the debts of and to collect whatever may be due to the late firm of mlvae & tie x 8. YNN, my 2% 3t* P. E. TYNE. (pH4MPAGRE AND CLARET WINES. L rth’s Sparkling A 5 ene norens parkling CATAWBA CHAM Heidsick & Co. and Charles Heidsick do, Also, various grades TABLE CLARET, Together with an extensive stock of fine OLD ‘YE and BOURBON WHISKIES, in wood and in bottles. In store and for sale by. 3 BENJ. BEALL, my 26-6t_ Late Middleton & Bea'l, 365 Pa av. CARRIAGES AT PRIVATE SALE, We have just received. at our Bazaar and Repos- itory, 98 Louisiana ayenue. between 9th and th sts. a lerae, number of all kinds of CARRIAGES, BUGGIES. ROCKAWAYS. TROTTING WAGONS, ROAD WAGONS, BUSINESS WAGONS, &ec., which we have been instructed to sell, at private sale, by the builders, and to which we call the attention of purchasers. 4 WM. L. WALL & 00., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, ¥ 26-3t south corner Pa. av. and Sth at, OR SALE—One strong three-sprin, IN F with a top, tongui find shalt, A ao AOS and single HARNESS. ‘Inquire at. JOCVE. NAL'S. ager Beer House, corner 6th and B sts., Capitol Hill, my 25-4t* R PIANO FORTE FOR SALE OSEWOOD CASE, 7 octave, metallic, frame, New York manufacture round corners and legs, excellent tone. and wa ranted for three years, Apply in the corner of I and Ba 5 sity on ‘ORSES FOR SALE.—Received this day, Horses, the finest lot brought Heep this season, consisting of teams for draft Hil Renee te LP ad Wb al eo Sauly Be ‘8 He: table, corner my reet and Ohi 5 ost avenue. o. PRICE, Prop'r. ARGAINS IN MILL INERY AND CHILDREN’ SFANCY HATS, 7 NEW YORK SS3TASLISHMENT, No. 4 Market Space, second door from 9th street. Having a large snd extensive Stock and desirous o' Tedvelng it before the lone oF the eamon the prices will be marked down much low. thei original’ valte, 4 TERE. 5 Ladies now have the oppo! of pur- Oy an Sensat, stylish Bonnet fe sam Boe they would pay for an inferior one elser ‘The atock is complete, with every nov tr of the aenion, ae ap 29 te Feed 26-3t* TICKET | NEUOND EDIT, 4 O'}OLOOE P. M. THE LATEST FROM FREDERICKS- BURG. ——— THE TOWN NOT EVACUATED. eee CAVALRY SENT TO THE WILDERNESS TO BRING iN SOME OF OUR WOUNDED. ———————_— We learn from an officer who arrived here this morning from Fredericksburg that the town has not as yet been evacuated. All of our wounded wno were in hospital there have been placed upon transports, and it is expected that they will reach this city this evening. All the Government property has been removed. A detachment of cavalry was sent out from Fredericksburg this morning to the Wilderness to bring in a number of our wounded who were leit upon the battle fleld under charge of several surgeons. It wasthonght that the cavalry would be able to return to Fredericksburg this evening with the wounded, and the town would be abandoned as soon as they were put on board the steamers then in reaciness to receive them. GUERRILLA DEPREDATIONS ON THE LINE OF THE ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD, From a letter from the 2d District regiment, | (Col. C. M. Alexander,) we learn that since the withdrawal of the troops on the line of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad for service in the field, the 2d, which has been guarding the road some distance out, have moved their head- quarters from Burke's to Edsall’s station. The guerrillas, in small bands, followed up behind the regiment to near Edsall’s, burning and de- stroying block-houses, &c., and took several persons who had been left behind prizoners, among them Dr. Craigen, Assistant Surgeon of the regiment, and a young man in charge of two horses belonging to Lieut. Co!. W. O. Drew. The horees were aiso taken. Dr. Craigen was not able to get transportation for his horse on the train, and so started down on horseback in company with the young man with Colonel Drew’s horses. Dr. O. assured the guerrillas that this young man was not a soldier and they released him, when he obtained a horse which had been overlooked by them and rejoined the regiment, Yesterday morning Col. Alexander learned that they had burned Burke's station, and were in some force near by, when he dispatched fifty picked men after them, but they returned in the course of the day unsuccessful in find- ing the rebels, but obtaining confirmation of thereport of the burning of the blockhouse at Burke’s station, and of other depredations. WOUNDED OFFICERS, The tollowing wounded officers reported at Medical Headquarters this morning: Lieut, Amos D. Rood, 7th Wisconsin; Lieut. B. H. Downing, 49th Pennsylvania; Lieut. Thos. W. Dick, 6th New York heavy artillery; Capt. Jno. R. Weltner, 116th Pennsylvania; Lieut. Aaron B. Gibson, 5th Wisconsin; Lieut. Jno. D. Howell, 49th Pennsylvania; Capt. J. R. Egleston, 97th New York; Maj.Chas. Northrop, 97th New York; Capt. C.G. Plotz, 113d Penn- sylvania; Lieut. Harvey Fisher, 150th Penn- sylvania; Lieut. Warren F. White, 143d Penn- sylvania; Lieut. Jno. Regan, 69th Pennsyl. vania. eTHE FREDERICKSBURG HOSTAGES. The sixty rebel citizens of Fredericksburg, arrested by order of the War Department, and brought here to be held as hostages for the Union wounded soldiers betrayed into the hands of the rebels by Mayor Slaughter, will be taken from the Old Capitol this afternoon and con- veyed to Fort Delaware under guard of a de- tachment of the Veteran Reserve Corps. SINGULAR FATALITY, Previous to Grant’s late advance, fourmem- bers of the 93d N. ¥Y. Regiment sent money by a gentleman visiting this city to purchase hats for them. He executed the commission and returned to the army, when singular to say, not one of the four was tobe found, three of them having been killed ip battle, and the fourth taken prisoner. EXTENSION OF THE MILITARY DEPART- MENT OF WASHINGTON. The Military Department of Washington (under control of Gen. Auger) has been ex- tended so as to include all east of the Blue Ridge and north of the Rappahannock. SECOND PENNSYLVANIA ARTILLERY, This fine regiment passed down the Avenue this morning on its way tothe front. It has been stationed fcr two years past at the forts in this vicinity. * W@ The new Dollar Weekly Star, fuller than ever of Metropolitan news and gossip and choice literary reading, is now on our counter ready for delivery tothepublic. Ithas recently been greatly enlarged and improved, and now undoubtedly presents much more matter tor the same amount of money than any other weekly in the country. Embraced in its enter- taining contents are the following articles: Full particulars of the recent brilliant move- ments and operations of the Army of the Potomac, together with descriptions of the | fighting on different days; The grand charges | of the 2d corps, and all of the Official War . Bulletins showing army movements and sitions. | Also, detailed accounts of General Butler’s | operations on the Peninsula and before Fort Darling: Military operations in North Usro- lina and elsewhere; Movements of our iron- celads in Charleston harbor and operations against Fort Sumter. Also, glowing accounts of General Sherman's operations in Georgia and the West; and a history of the movements of Banks’ army and of our fleet in the Red River, together witb news from every department of the army. A pudget of Southern news and extracts from papers in Dixie; An interesting account of @ arrest of Howard, for issuing the bogus proclamation in New York; Foreign and domestic news; Progress of the war in Europe; Co ional proceedings; Edi- torials; Latest telegraphic news; Items; Clip- pings! from the press; Poetry; Tales; Sketches, C., &e. Also, all the local news of interest in Wash- ington for the past week, and much valuable matter for the farmer, gardener and house. keeper. ‘This is yust the paper above all others for per- sons sojourning in the National Metropolis to send to their friends at adistance. Price only five cents per copy, or $1.50 per annum; postage prepaid by stamps when so arranged, CONGRESSIONAL. —>—_—_— XXXVIlIrz CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. —$—$ > ——— Feipay, May 27. SENaTE.—Mr. Wade reported from the Com- mittee on Territories, the bill to regulate the veto power in Washington territory, with a substitute. Mr. Fessenden, from the Committee on Finance, reported favorably on the House joint resolution to amend the joint resolution toin- crease temporarily the duties on imports. Mr. Wade called up the joint resolution to amend the charter of the City of Was! n in regard to registration of voters—the pending question being on Mr. Sumner’s amend- ment providing that no person shall be exclu- ded from the register on account of color. Mr. Sumner urged the necessity of his amend- ment, saying that the effect of this bill would be to sanction the barbarities of the slave hun- ter, and the schemas cpanel i ae upon colored people, insisting upon treating them as inferiors. He could not sanction this injustice or deny the rights which he believed to belong to an oppressed race. ata distance will follow our example. Therefore he knew no better way of stopping these things than by setting the example of justice and hu- mapity. He was sorry to differ with his friends; but, in the words of the Lieutenant General, he a to fight itout on this line if it took summer. Mr. Morrill said it was known that the Vom. mittee on the District of Columbia had hereto- fore rey. ted a bill which put the colored man on an oneniy, with the white man, and the Senator should have every assurance that we intend to put that b'll before the at the earliest moment; but, as the Senator knows from p! experience, some things can be things that is 1 ot prac’ deviea that the bill c of suffrvge. @s the gent ply provided for the prevention of frant, and to facilitate elections fer, and has reference manly to the election fo ome of next moath, and fe only designed to xfect that election. It wae practicadle to do this thing, and not prac- ticable to do the other thing. The only question then i, will we do this ‘hing which we know we can do Dow, And leave th- other question to the time when that bill shall come up. Mr. Harlan moved to amend Mr. Sumner's amendment by adding thereto the words, “who bave borne arms in t)e military or noval fser- vice of the United Sta‘es, and have been h oratly diecharged therefrom,” which was agreed to, yeas 26, nays 12 Mr. Willey moved turther toamend by add- ing “ Provided, however, that no such resi- dent who is enti'l-d toa vote elsewhere shall be entitled or allowed to vote under or by vir- tue of this resolution ” Mr. W. said the resolution as it now stood changed the whole character of the qualifica- tions of voters in Washington, and he would ask how many persons who are but temporary residents here would vote under its provisions ané still claim a vote elsewhere also, This ball merety struck at necro snffrage, but embraced objectionable provisions in reference to regis- tration which bis amendment was designed to remedy. Mr. Grimes suggested that the words ‘en- titled to vote.” in Mr. Willey’s amendment were too indefinite, and asked who was to de- cide upon the question 7? Mr. Willey said other words could be sub- stituted. The morning hour was abont expiring, and Mr. Conness urged that a vote be taken on the bill, so a8 to get rid of it, but without action, it went over. The consideration of the Internal Revenue was then resumed. Hovexr.—On motion of Mr. Alley, the House took up and passed the Senate bill, modifying the present law, so that officers of the Govern- ment mry receive letters and documents with- out the Je ephine of The House proceede private bills. Mr. Smithers, of Del., called up the contested election case from the second congressional district of Kentueky. the committee having re- perted a resolution that George H. Yeaman is entitled to retain his seat asa Representative from that State, and that, as & consequence, Mr. McHenry is rotentitied to 1t. Mr. Smithers defended the report. Mr. McHenry, the contestant, advocated his claim. The case will oceupy all the day's sitting. to thee consideration of TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. CONVENTION OF NEW YORK WAR DEMOCRATS. MR, LINCOLN THEIR CHOICE FOR PRESI!- DENT. pe Syracvse, May 27.—The State Committee of the War Democracy of New York, which has been in session here, has adjourned, after ap- pointing a committee, and reporting an ad- dress, and a plan of organization. The next meeting will be held in New York City. The meeting was very enthneiastic in its de- termination to support the Union and the car- didates nominated at Baltimore, at the same time expressing a preference for Abrabam Lin- coln, while warmly recognizing the patriotism of Secretary Stanton, Generals Dix and But- ler, Daniel Dickinson, James T. Brady, John Conness, and other War Democrats. The meeting was also attended by the lead-- ing War Democrats of Penneylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and nearly all the New England States. FROM BERMUDA HUNDRED. «~ SS FREQUENT REBEL ATTACKS. pee THEY ARE ALWA(/S REPULSED. > BALTIMORE, May 27.—A letter from Bermu- da Hundred on Wednesday says the weather is exceedingly warm. The enemy have made frequent attacks upon our entrenchments, and have been defeated each time with heavy loss, On one of these occasions 8 gun, which throws 200 shots per minute, was brought to bear on the enemy with a terrible result. Some rebel prisoners captured asked, “ What kind ofagun ie that? Do you load it all night and fire it ali day?” FROM NEW ORLEANS. a GEN. BANKS AND STAFF THERE. ee eee NEw YorE, May 27.—The steamer Columbia, from New Orleans on the 2ist, has arrived. The purser reports that on his arrival at Southwest Pass he received a telegram an- nouncing that Gen. Banks and his staff had arrived at New Orleans. The Cabwold had arrived at New Orleans with the 26th Massachusetts regiment, The George Cromwell and Havana sailed for New York on the 2ist. Military news is unimportant. LOOAL NEWS. THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION of the Sabbath sotools of this city will take place on Monday nex The schools of the first, second and third divisions will assemble at Lafayette Square at 9 o’clock on Monday morning, and will move from there at 9.30, via the Executive Mansion to Dr. Gurley’s New York avenue church, where the third division, consisting mosily of schools of Fourth Ward, will also meet, and they will be addressed by Rey. Dr. Nadal, and Rey. Mr. Howlett. There will also be singing and other exercises. The procession will then continue to the 9th street Presbyterian church, where the 2d divi- sion, consisting of schools of the Third Ward, willassemble, and will be addressed by Rev. Dr. Sunderland and Rev. Mr. Butler. Thence the procession will move to Wesley Chapel, where the ist division, consisting ot schools of ine. eae anes Sroone omens ene nd wi e iresse nator Willey and Rev. Mr. Leach. i wi The exercises will commence in the churches at 10 o’clock, or as soon thereafter as the pro- cessions reach their respective destinations. The churches will not be opened for visitors until the scholars arrive. +The 4th and 5th divisions, comprising the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Wards, will ma ble in the Capitol grounds at 10 o'clock isely, and be addressed by Hon. Amos ers, of Pennsylvania, and Rev. Dr. Gillette. The ex- ercises will be the same at each place—ad- dresses, singing, and reading annual report. The Military Governor and police will assist in preventing any interruptions of the line of procession. Se $ ASSAULT AND BaTTERY WITH INTENT TO Kiiy.—Last night, officer Howard arrested Mich’ Geary on charge of assaulting George Thompson with intent to kill him. Geary is recently married, and with his wife boarded at the house of James Kelly, in Swampoodle. Thompsén was there, and Geary kicked w row with the family, which Thompson tried to quiet. Geary smashed the furniture in the house with paving stones. -Thompson took hold of him vent further damage, but at the request ef Geary released him. Geary got behind Thompson and struck him a severe blow on the head with a paving stone, and re- peated the blows until Thompson was badly cut and bryized. Justice Giberson, who heard the case, ordered Geary to give bail in $1,000 for court. Subsequently charges of malicious mischief and aseault and battery on Edw’d Connor were brought agatnst him; and he being unable to bere bail, was committed to jail ter court in all the cases. age Arvairns IN GEORGETOWN—Port of George- town.—Entered: Sc! er E. T. Burton, Cal- ver, from Stes Cleared: Schooners B. Stokely, Hilman, Port sepont J. Hamilton, 0 Barker, St. Mary’s; Time, nett, Philadel- Pe W. F. Burden, Adams, Roundost; Moon- ight, Tuthill, Providence; United States, Evans, Annamessex; Diilhata, Philip, St. Mary’s; B. Hart, Hardy, Boston; F. Thomp- son, Johnson, ——; Harriet Ann, Fridley, Gly- mont; A.B. Terry, Overton, Newburg. 4rrivals by the Canal.—Boats jv. Shaw, Anna Reinhard, Helen May, coal to 0. 0. & I. Oo.;Great Eastern, do. to New Hope Oo.. A. Main, Jay Hoy, OU. Ardinger, H. B. Gromeelt, do. to American Co.; M. Jane Hull, do. to Bor- den Co.; Catharine Moore, do. to Frostburg Uo. There were nine departures, all light. ees CuancE or Gaaxp Lagosny.—This morn. ing, officers Lynch and Miller, ot the Fourth Ward, arrested Levi Pomphrev on charge of stealing money, amounting to $90.50, from Anne Weldon, The complainant boards at the Uen- tral Hotel, where the robbery was committed. ‘The money bas not been recovered. * ———.—_- HIBersia Stzaw Fine ENGIne.—This en- ine will give a trial exhibition at the Navy ‘ard to-morrow afternoon, in the presence of the authcrities and at their request. GEORGETOW A Brgouvrion fixing the falary of the Inborer Common Council of the Tbat the salary of the jaborer employed the Street Scaranger shall be thirt month, from ard after the fret day o any ordinante or resolution to the withstanding. house furnished by 8 nre approved and adopted by th that the market-house buildin. they are hereby. authorized and inst ric into contract g@ S900 as) pr respousible party who shall e, t the most favorable terms, 24 will complete the work as soon as practicable. States Senate to eetablish ly ¢ *Bolia Walnut Parlor OR PORATION LAW em ployed fo assist the Street Scavenger. Eesolved by the Eaard cf Aldermen and Board of ‘orp rration of (eorgetmen, aessy dollars p yinatant ontrary not fApproved May 7, 1434 A Raso.o710m in favor of G. W. Beall and MV Buckey. Ascessors. Resotecd by the Eoard of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corpcration Georgetown, That the Clerk pay to the order of @. W 41'¥. Bockey. Ansersors, for'y fou for their bill for eleven days’ servi to say 1, 164. A Resotvrion in relation to ‘he new manket-house. Beall and in fi a8 Assess [Approved 7th May, 13 Frsolved by the Beard of Aldermen ani Board af Common Canal ef the Corporation of (re rrgetown, T the plan and specifications of the new market B. buttan, Exq., be and they orpovation, and committer be, and to enter ticahle, with some vect the building om ‘Approved May 7, 1864. A Reso.vtion instructing the committee repre gress, senting the interests of Georgetown beiure m Whereas ® Dill is now Pinting in the Unite™ ashington as a port of entry, and making Georgetown 4 district of that port; ‘and whereas it is well known.that a large mejority of the shipping ia entered and cleared at own—the whole of the coal coming down a : wapente i Ohio Canal being shipped at that plece: Therefore. We Ht resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council cf the Morperation of Georgeowa, hat the committee appointed to represent the interests of Georgetown before Congress be, ant they are hereby, requested to use their best efforts to defeat said bill. {Approved May 11, 1364. Ax OnpINANCE providing for the epaing, curbing and guttering of a portion of Gay street. Bett ordained by the Board ef Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation cf Georgetown, Thet the sum of two dollars per front foot be levied, and the same is hereby directed to be col- lected, on all the lots and parts of lots of ground on both aides of Gay street, between a point one hun- dred feet east of Montgomery street and the weat side of Monroe sireet; and within ten days after the aseare of this ordinance the Olerk is hereby Bereeted to prepare and deliver to the Oollector a table of ‘at the lote and parts of lots, with the number of front feet of each. and the names of the persons to whom the same are respetits ely assessed. who shail proceed to collect the said tax in the juanper prescribed by the charter of the town, and pay the same over to the Clerk as Pollected. and close his collections on or before the first of August next, retaining three per cent, cqmmiasion thereon, which is hereby allowed. ‘And be ut Serther ordained, That the money #9 collected stall be applied to grading, curbing and guttering the said street on both sides, from a Soint one hundred feet cast of Montgomery stree? to the intersection of Monroe strect—the anid work to be gi out to th lowest responsible hidder by the Street Commissioner, under whos> directions it shall be done, Approved May 2!, 1864. George the Che A Rgso.ution in zelsiion a3 the pump on Valley street. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Ciuneil of the Corporatica of Georgetown, That the Clerk be, and he is hereby, directed to pay the cost of erecting the pump on Valley street but of the surplus money re naining in his h from the tax evied forthe opening of Valley street; and that co much of “A resolution authorising the br. ction of & pump on Walley street.” approved 30th January, 1861. aa directs a tax to be collected from the property-holders to pay the cost thereof, be, ang the same is hereby repealed Approved May 21, 185 A Resovutiox to Jesse part of Filth street to Wil liam A. Calhoun, Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Cooncil of the Corporation of Georgetown That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and requested to execute avd in the cor porate pame of the town, to William 4. Galboun, a leare of a_part of Fifth etreet. fronting on the west side of Frederick street and running back one hundred and twenty feet, for one year from the aseage of this reaolution, and annually thereafier ror five years, unless the eaid street should be wanted to be opened, when it may he terminated by giving the said Calhoun six months’ notice to yemove from end quit the rame—for the considera- tion of fifteen dollers per year. to be paid in advance. {Approved May 21, 1354 A Reso.vtios for the relief of W. T. Belt. Resolv d by the Boa d of Aldermen and Board of Common Ceune 1 of the Corporation of G-oreetown, That the fine of twenty dollars recently imposed upon W . Belt be, and the same is hereby, remitted, provided the said Relt pry the costs ‘And be it further resolved That the revolver taken from him at the time of the imposition of the fine be returned to him. [Approved May 21. 1864. A Resouvrion fixing the sala~y of the Keeper of . the Poor and Work House, Resolved _by the Eoard of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That from and after the first day of April, 1854 the salary of the Keeper of the Poor and Work House shall be three hundred and fifty Solipts per annum, payable quarterly. {Approve ¥ 21, 1554. FURNISHED HOUSE TO RENT, for 4 mont If not taken by a family. the rooms will be for rent—to gentlemen only. Inquire at No. 5 4% street. : my 97-3t* OR SALE—A fine FUMMER RESORT, doing a _ smashing business. Reason, the proprietor is going to Europe. For particulars call at 468%; a(th street, between nd KE. ‘CR RENT—Ad 88. OPPO- nite Willards’ Hotel. now fitted up asa banking office. Fixtures for sale low. Possession gi immediately, Apply to W. W. ARMSTRONG Penn. avenue, my $/-3t* $5 REWARD.—Lost. on 27d instant. alight rat 2°? COW. two small horna. The above rewar! will be paid if returned to the corper of 24 east and H street. JOHN MOOR. stree’ my 77-5i* REWARD.—Estraved May ‘th, dark bay SIO Wate Wore Phe eve eee Pee paid if brought to the corner of 9th street and ca. wert end Center Market my 27-2." Ei ae J.T. SULLIVAN, EVENTH WARD—FIRST PRECINCT.—Notioe is hereby given, that in accordance with the provisions of the charter of the city of Washington, #n election will be held on Monday, the sth day of June next, at the cerner of 7th and E streets, east side, for Mayor, to serve two years; for one mem- ber of Board of Aldermen, to serve two years; and three members of Board of Common Council. tu serve one year; and Assessor to serve two years for taid ward. Polls open at7 o'clock 8. m, one clcae at7 p.m GEO. MATTINGLY, 8. C. MAGRUDER, my & ommissioners, EVENTH WARD—SECOND PREGINGT=- Ss Notice is hereby given, that in Accorienee ith the provisions of the charter of the city of Washi- ington.an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of June next,at the corner of Seventh street and Maryland avenue. west side of 7th street, for Mayor. serve two years; for one member of Board of Al jen, to serve two years; three members of Board of Common Council. to serve one year; aud Assersor to serve two years for said ward. Polls open at7 0’c!ock a. m. and close at7 p.m. + DONIPHA HO NOYES. HENRY M. KNIGHT. my 7 Commissioners. ¥ J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, EXTENSIVE SALE OF FRENOH PLATE MiR- Pie aS UREOME, GAB sEte cates BAR FIXTURES, &c., AT THE “ OOOIDENT™ On TUESDAY MORNING, May 31, commenci at 10 o'clock. and continuing until the whole is dis- ees of. we shall ae)]. the excellent Furniture and Sflecta of the“ Oc-idental Hoase,” on Fourteenth eee: opposite Willard’s Hotel, oompriging, in weive elegant French plate Mirrors in elaborate- ‘arved Ov3', round and aquare frames. and Chamber Furniture throughout the House, the Parlor furniture finished in Green and Fancy Reps. eerie Ana Lace Curtains wita Oval Cornice Bruseels Parlor and Chamber Carpets throughout tpe House, Oil Cloth, Rugs, &c.. Larg® number of superior Walnut and Oak Dining airs, same upholetered in Reps, waaay and Oak Extension Dizing snd Saloon Ta- ea, Handsome Engravings and Paintings. Hair, Sorin a) Bek "Mattrensehs otsters amt ws, Blank: s Iron’ Bedntéadn, Toilet Sette, China, Glass and Sake rf 24 superior Silver Plated Dinner and Breakfast store, ‘ Large uantity of Silver Piated Enives, Spoons, es, Ks. Bed and Table Linen. Table Covers, Ble, ligut Bronze aad Gilt ble place of bn two, four and six deliers thro ut Her: ing’s Safe, Office and railing, Superior 8 day Calender r, Fine Bar Courter, Costly Al» Pumps. Oyster and Exting Bar Counters, L, Heres namber of superior Copper Cooking Uten- bs To with many other articles not necessarr¢ ) Dame. The fu:niture is of excellent character no expenss been spared ako n in the fitting up of this excel- lent Houre, Terms my.2-d J.C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts. Fo SALE—The OLD WINDO RAMES, SASH iS and about one hundred ret f FENCE POSTS of the cld Foundry M. E Apply on the premises, corner Ith and G streets. my % 2t* TERHUNE & FOSTER. “IDWELL & HENDERSON. K “ig No. 367 D Braue) ue pect! form their friend: P Fenerally that they have now in store a well se- jected aseortmen' ERS AND WINDOW SHADES, whiethoviee prepared to sell at the peor cash iWork done at short notice in the city or country -kmen. by experiences Milnes, No. S67 Datreet, nearsth. ber ey Franklin Hall Building. ap ai-tt FRENCH FIREBOARD PRINTS. 486 — Just ved, a choice selection — above, at ARKRITER’S, No. 486 7t Te ht doors above Odd Fellows’ Hatt, ra PRIZES CA : ‘ formation givea. Ys an tegatised otter, orders promptly at- tended to. addres ay me JOGETH BAT B. WN Oe Box 8 208. ap 8-1m