Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter- fw hvdiestel teres arsenal Bea sntsinle taihnd’ udenctaxiel WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDay. -AUGUSF 11, 1864. we EXTRA. LATEST FROM GRANT'S ARMY. ————>—_—_ TRRBIFIC EXPLOSION AT CITY POINT! ——.—___ Twe Barges Loaded with Ordnance Stores Pate Tegel Less of Life—B ‘ween Two a ree Hundred Perseus Killeder Wounded—Twenty-seven Sac of Heads, Arm | the 5 xf $s and Legs Picked up on | eee The mail steamer (tharlotte Vanderbilt, from City Point, arrived here this morning, with the | mails and a few passengers, On Tuesday morning, shortly after the mail Steamer Dictator had left the wharf at City | Point, a terrible explosion took place on board of two barges which were being loaded with ordnance stores belonging to the Sixth Corps. Opinions differ as to the cause of the explo- | { si0n, some parties asserting that it was occa- Sioned by oae of the workmen dropping a box | of ammunition, while others contend that it | ‘wascaused by sparks of segars of officers or men on beard the.boats. The loss of lite was fearful, but when the Vanderbilt left City Point yesterday morning the exact number of killed and wonnded had bot been definitely ascertamed. Si xty are reported to have been killed outright, and between two and three hundred wounded. A sufficient quantity of heads, arms, and Tegs to fill twenty-seven sacks were Picked up on the beach, and the water is said to have been literally filled with limbs and bodies in every state of disfigurement. The 20th New York militia, which is doing preress guard duty at City Point, lost fiyemen killed and twenty wounded. Pieces of shot and shell were blown over the corps hospitais a mile to the rear of City Point, and parties one hundred yards away trom the scene of explosion were ‘killed by the falling pieces of shell. The keel of one of the barges was thrown up ® hill forty feet high, where it yet remains. Nearly all of the buildings near the wharf ‘Were demolisbed, and some four hundred feet of the new warehouse was destroyed. The office of Adams’ Express Cam paey is a com- plete wreck, but the employees of the company ‘who were in the building at the time of the explosion escaped unharmed. Many of the officers and men of the Commis- sary Departmert are missing and supposed to be mets but their names have not been ascer- tained. Col. Babcock, of Gen. Grant's staff, was slightly wour ded: and Dr. Prentiss, of the 73d New York, had his left toot mashed. A Mr. Baxter, a suiler, at City Point, is among the killed. The explosion is said to have shaken the earth for miles around, and for a time caused the greatest consternation. Many of tne build- . Inge on the whert at City Point are a mass of Twins, and the amount of the loss in property will be very heavy. It was a fortunate circumstance that the mail boat which arrived here yesterday morn- inghad lef! City Point before the explosion took place, otherwise the loss of life would have 'n greater, as she had en board a large | number of passengers. The Vanderbilt brought up several of the Wwotnded laberers, among whom were one or two colored men. FURTHER OF THE EXPLOSION AT CITY POINT. Cause ef the Casualty—Depot, Post Office, Adams Express, and other Offices De- stroyed—Many Citiz iInjured—Names | ef some of the Ki and Wounded— | F ~ at the Front—Our Gunboats at | Work. A letter from City Point, dated August 10th, says,about 11 o'clock yesterday, a noise, re- semblipg tbe explosion of a magazine, was beard at headquarters of the Army of the Po- tomac, and many surmises were indulged a3 tothe direction from which it came and its cause. During the afternoon word came that a boat joaded with ammunition had exploded at ity Point, causing a frightful loss of lite. On the correspondent of the Asseciated Press reach. ing the scene of disaster, a spectacle was presented to him utterly indescribable; buildings demolished, tents thrown down, horses killed, the depot building, just completed, & mass of ruins; while the gteand for hundreds of yards was covered with preperty of almost every description. The dead and wounded had been extricated from the ruins and carried back, the former for burial and the latter to the hospitals. A boat loaded with various kinds of ammau- nition was being uploaded by the negroes of the Q uartermasisr’s Department, nearly ahan- dred im number, and the ouly theory advanced sto th+ cause of the calamity is that a shell must have been dropped by one of them, thas communicating the fire to the entire mass. The noise lasted abont thirty seconds, as witnesses say, and the shock was felt a long distance. On the ide of the road in frontof the Janding ‘Were located number of stores and offices: amorg them the Post Office and Adams Ex- press, which were almost utterly torn down, the larger number of Persons.oceapying them escaping witb slight bruises. In rear of this is a steep bank, covered with tents op its summit, occupied chiefly by the colored jaborers and their families, Had the ‘S| city. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM MEMPHIS. Smith’s Expedition on its hah sda e Mississippi 's River. ppl Rebels Trying to Cres: MEMPuis, August 11.—Gen.'Smith’s expedi- tion is wellon its way, but its destination is unknown. Q é Maj. Gen. Slocum igrelieved at Vicksburg, and ordered to report to Gen. Sherman. The district of Vicksburg is assigned to Gen. ‘Washburn, who also now controls the river from Cairo to the Department of the Gulf. Allis quiet on White river. The rebels in the Trans-Mississippi Depart- ment are trying to cross the Mississippi. Gen, Dick Taylor is at Meridian, in place of Gen. S. D. Lee, who is now at Atlanta, A McClellan Meeting. New York, Aug. 10.—The MoClelian meet- ing, to-night, was the largest ever held in this Foi mth street, irom Sixth avenue to east of Cnion Square, was one dense mass of le. Broadway was crowded from Ninth to hteenth street. The Bowery and Fourth avenue were filled for blocks, and Union Square was jammed. A large number of buildings in the vicinity were filled with McClellanites. The number present is rough- ly estimated .at trom sixty to one hundred thousand. MOBILE. More Glorious News—Surrender ef Fort Gaines—Stars and Stripes Waving Over it—Fort Powell Blown Up—Union Victo- Ty Acknowledged—Escape of one Rebel , iron+clad—Sheridan Pursuing the Raid ers—Skirmishing near Winchester—Ex- Pplosion at City Point—Situation at Pe- tersburg and Atlanta. Official Bulletin. WasHIncTon, August 10, 1030 p, m. To Major Gen. Diz, New York: The following report of the success of our operations at Mobile, extracted from the Rich- mond Enquirer of this morning, has just been | received by this Department from Major Gen. Butler: MosiLz, August 8.—Friday night, Lient. Col. Williams, commanding Fort Powell, evacuated and blew up the fort. Yesterday and to-day the enemy are shelling Fort Gaines. The peo- ple of Mobile are ready for the fray. Great confidence prevails, The people are satisfied with the conduct of Lieuts. Buchanan, Maury and Burnett, of the navy. [SECOND DIBPATCH.] MosILE, August 8.—It is painfully humili- ating to announce the shameful surrender of Fort Gaines, at half past nine o’clock this morning, by Colonel Uharles Anderson, of the 2ist Alabama regiment. This powerful work ‘was provisioned for six months, and with a garrison of six hundred men. He communi- eated with the enemy’s fleet by flag of truce, With the sanction of General Page. General Page inquired by signal what his purpose was, but received no answer. His attention was attracted by sigual guns. Page repeatedly telegraphed, ‘Hold on to your fort.” The same night he visited Fort Gaines, and found Anderson on board the Yankee fleet arranging the terms of capitulation. He left peremptory orders for Anderson on his return not to surrender the fort, and relieved him of his command. Fort Morgan signalled this morning, but no answer was received, except the hoisting of the Yankee fiag over the ram- par's of Fort Gaines Anderson’s conduet is officially prenounced inexplicable and shameful. Dispatches jvst received trom General Sher- idan report his forces moving against the enemy up the Shenandoah. At four p. m. they were skirmishing about ten miles from Winchester. This morning Gen. Grant reported the ex- plosion of an ordnance boat yesterday loaded with ammunition at City Point wharf. No details have been received. Colonel Babcock, of General Grant’s staff, was slightly wounded. No operations before Atlanta of consequence are reported to-day. Portions of Stoneman‘s command are continuing to arrive, and the total loss wiil not +xceed one thousand. Epwin M. Sranvon, Secretary of War. Fate of the Rebel Gunboats. The Navy Department last night received the following from the Richmond Examiner of the 9th instant: ‘*A despatch from Mobile, dated August 7, two days later thau our previous ad vices, states that the situation had not materially changed since the enemy's victory over our iron-clads on Jast Friday. The Navy Department re- ceived & telegram yesterday morning an- nouncing that the Morgan, the only cunboat of our fleet which was noteithersunk, beached, or captured, has sncceeded in getting over the bar and reaching Mobile.” Is Mobile Approachable by Water? A morning cotemporary, whose habit is to take an unfavorable view of the situation gen- erally, expresses the opiouion that Farragut Will not be able to capture Mobile on account of the shallowness of the water in the bay. Yet this same journal informed us yesterday that the Tennessee and other ships-of-war, eomprising Buchanan’s fleet, were constructed at Selma. on the Alabama river, one hundred and forty miles above Mobile. If Buchanan can float his ships-of-war down the Alabama river and Mobiie Bay, why cannot Farragut fioat his up? c Again Maury,in his dispatch announcing the destruction of a portion of the fleet, says: “Tbe Morgan is safe, and will try fo run up to- might.” Ifthe Morgan, which is heavy iron- clad, mounting five guns, crossed the shoals and reached the city, isit not reasonable to sup- ore that Farragut foilowed in her wake? ould the old sea dog, who has on s0 many occasions overcome the shoals of the Mississippi, be held at bay by the Mobile shal- lows? It is true the bay, fora distance of 20 miles or more from the city, will not admit ships of heavy burthen, but we opine that the Union ground been level, the loss of life would no doubt have far exceeded that which resulted. Skells, balls, ete, struck the bank ina perfect show+r, while the ground in the vicinity is actuaily covered with ali kinds of stores. a Jarge pomber of old saddles being among the debris. A beat loaded with these stores was lying Slongside anotner, and was torn to pieces, & Jarge portion being raised completely out of the war aud thrown thongh the storehouse on the deck. Captain Benedict and Captain Ames, of the Commi-sary Depariment, were ip the building aL the time, and were buried beneath the ruins. Aiter considerable labor they were extricated trem their perilous situation— neither being, fatally injured, though a good deal braised. Captain Daniel D. Wiley, who was in his tent quite a distance from the spot, was strack in the head by a piece of shell and injured, set oe not dangerously. His clerk, Mr. J. W. McKee, was so seriously injuted at the same time that be cannot recover. A M. Baxter, citizen, from Cold Spring, wewetcess was killed. He keptasoda water stand. Privates Ansell and Metcalf, of the Fifth s4avere Killed. A Sergeant, named Har i» the Ordrance Office, was injured, and died soon atter. Lieu‘enant Lane, of the Cav- alry Depot, was slightly injured, as was also a citizen. named Wright. James Throp, clerk im the Ordnance Office, killed. Mr. Foy, of the Sapitary Commission, slightly injured, and Richatd Stone, citizen. killed. Mrs. Spencer, relief agent, received slight injuries. ‘The caspalties are believed to be at least 50 killed end nearly 100 wounded. A namber of boies of colerrd persons have been found, besides ‘hose above mentioned, and there are 16 in the post hospital, while others are scat tered in different localities. Twenty-five colored men, more orless'woundet, were taken > the colored gentral hespital, under charge Yer:'Ca'boun, where several amputations face performed. Five ra “Hs passed throngh the roof of the Santtary (3. Mmission boat, but no one upon it | Was injured. it inbelicved t28t many bodies were blown in the river, which will Lever be recovered. Co ptaip &chyler, protest marshal, who was ritting cn top ot the bank ander his fly, was thrown « distance of ten or twelve feet, receiv- irg & shower of ehelile around him, butescaped Ww thout a scratch. The lore is put down by him at about thirty kiiled xvd seventy or eighty wounded, twelve Of the killed being soldiers. No bing Das been discovered as the cause ef the calami‘ y the Commis artment six men are ‘ee 10 be rite? ‘Depa some twenty-five wounded. TWe)" . ten belonging to the rail- road wereinjur ig + The loss of propart is not known, but will prove to very ore. The 20th New York Jost 8X * nied end seventeen woundad, and the 24810" jpjo loat ores killed and four, wounded. F neboat Lewis, fire and wrecking tng, ran boilding. . pee Bh y rable firing is going on at Pa Mea area Speer at wha = we supposed to be 8 moving Tebel force. : seems ‘to be the ity of a oa Pein Oncaae ReYeconciling sectional DB 0 . Gimerenere by an application of the opt A rmciple to the coustitutional system of Proviaces Admiral made provisions for this before setting out on his enterprise. Just prior to the rebellion a board of com- missioners was appointed by the Alabama La- gisiature to deepen the harbor of Mobile. It is doubtful if the work has ever been com- pleted, but whether it has or not, vessels car- Trying three hundred and fifty or tour hundred tons sail up without difficulty to the wharves ot the city. Farragut has undonhtedly encountered nu- merons artificial obstrnctions stretched across the bay, but ihere sre no natural obstructions to preyent at least his mortar boats from get- ing within shelling distance of the city.— JN. ¥. Commercial. iw *"McCoor’s KeTurn.—The return of Gen. Ea. McCook, with a comparatively trifling logs, has given occasion for great joy among loyal men; while the revels have been corres- pondingly downcast. On Thursday—fast day —all kinds of rnmors were set afloat by dis- loyal newstmongers. They industriousiy cir- culated the report tbat Sherman had retreated across the Ohattahoochee, and a few had him back this side of Dalton. They will not be Jong in hearing intelligence which will cause anothing but joy among them.—Vashville Union, Aug. 7th. UCONGRESSIONAL NoMINATIONS.—Gen. A.C. Harding has receiyed tae Unior nomination tor Congress in the fourth district of I!linois. The Union men of the fourth district of Ohio have nominated Judge Wm. Lawrence for Congress, to succeed McKinly. copperhead. The district last fall gave Brough 5,031 major- ity. Jebn A. Bingham is a candidate for Con- gress in the sixteenth district; and it isexpected that Judge Spaulding wil! be pominated in the eighteenth and Gen. Garfield in the nine- teenth district. ARRIVAL OF GENERAL BookeR—He is on his Way io Jefferson County.—Major General Looker reached tbis city last evening, and stopped at the Astor House. There was no forms: recep- tion, and his presence here is not generaliy known. #2 aan ae The Gencral will leave the city thia atternoon for his home in Jefferson county, where his family resides. It is understood that be will remain there two weeks.—JN. ¥. Post. —We, the undersigned PLUMB WAS AND Nels peleaticd aie agree to pay to = employed by us the sum ef Four this aedalend fom and after August 8, 1854, ‘<QHiEYLBY & 00 3. SCHIEF A ; OAMPBELL, ALLed « RIDOSWAY, L. +. BLAIR J: WAGONER & ©O., eee sr Ey ENE HiiakY & WILSON. Rt order of the Ae (ee TILLER. Secretary. TTENTION, JOUBNEYMEN GOACit jonthly meeting nei te Ai Gerona Hatt Nik tireeton THUKSD AL . at. o : aeions ne tb Sta Nois P. KANB, Bee. ATTENTION, JOURNEYMEN PLASTER- ERS—The erate Plasterers are ee to meet at Temperance hall on THURSDAY, ith inst. .M.. a8 business of importance ill be bi ht Forwara for your consideration. By Order of the President, s au 10-2" \_ PRTER J. PIERE, Rec. ATER REG! PRAR'G OFFICE. ), 1864. * ‘ baving been necesss- comand He - ral < ie present e for recei vmogth ot e tim a tte it after which ee will betwee “rom ail Dremiees of # e water reat is unpaid. No further sotice will be gives. bats AL COYLE, v ter Begietrar, “@FFICIAL. ABEAHAM LINOOLH, President of the United States of America, To all whom it may concern! Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that Parar L. HAWKINSON has been appointed Vice Consul of the United Kingdom of Sweden and Norway, at Chicago, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges, as are allowed to Vice Consuls by the law of nations or by the laws of the United States and existing treaty stipula- tions between the Government of Sweden and Norway and the United States. Fea In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the Seal of the United States of America to be here- unto affixed. Given under my hand at the city ot Wash- ington, the 10th day of August, A. D-. 1864, [L.8.] and of the independence of the United States of America, the 69th. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President: WILLiaM H. SEwWArp, Secretary of State Prorosars FOR LOAN. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 25, 1361. Notice is hereby given that subscriptions will be received’ by the Treasurer of the United States, the several Assistant Treasurers and Designated Depositories and by the National Banks designated and qualified as Depositories and Financial Agents, for Treasury Notes payable three’ years from August 15, 1864, bearing interest at the rate of seven and three-tenths per cent. per annum, with semi annual coupons attached, payable in lawful money, These notes will be convertible at the option of the holder at maturity. into six per cent, gold bearing bonds, redeemable after five and psyable twenty years from August 15, 1867. The Notes will be issued in the denominations of fifty. one hundred, five hundred, one thousand and five thousand dollars, and will be issued in blank, or payable to order, as may be directed by the sub- scribers. fh f “All subscription must be for fifty dollars, or some multiple of fifty dollars. Duplicate certificates will be issued for all depos- ites. The party depositing muat endorse upon the original certificate thedenomination of notes re- quired, and whether they are to be issued in blank or payable to order. When so endorsed it must be left with the officer receiving the deposit, te be forwarded to this Department. The notes will be tranamitted to the owners free of transportation charges as soon after the receipt of the original Certificates of Deposit as they can be prepared. Interest will be allowed to August 15 on all deposits made prior to that date, and wilt be paid by the Department upon receipt of the original certificates. As the notes draw interest from August 15, per- fons making deposits subsequent to that date must pay the interest accrued from date of note to date of deposit. Parties depositing twenty-five thousand dollars and upwards for these notes at any one time will be allowed a commission of one-quarter Of one per cent., which will be paid by this Department upon the receipt of a bill for the amount, certified to by the officer with whom the deposit was made, No deductions for commissions must be made from the deposits. Officers receiving deposits will sea that the proper endorsements are made upon the original certificates, All officers authorized to receive deposits are requested to give to applicants all desired informa- tion, and afford every facility for making sub scriptions, W.P, FESSENDEN, ty 25-tf Secretary of the Treasury. LOST AND FOUND. Came tothe subscriber’s place, Ri 5 Georgetown, a rei COW, with ca’ on Monday, the Sth inst.| Phe owner is requested to come forward, pay charges. an au 11-2t" CATHER Ze ff, ¥. JPOUND TRESPAS ING—On the premises of the eubser ber, a cream col sed COW, witb yoke on. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges. and take her awa PIERCE SHOEMAKER On Rock Cree the léth inst.,on D street, ! th, a CRRTIFICATE OF STOCK of the Lake Crome Mineral Company of Kaltimore. Application has already keen made to the company for anew certificate. The finder will receive a suitable reward by leaving it at the Star offi au 11-5t* AME TO THE PREMISES OF THE SUBSCRI- / ber, August Sth, a dark red COW, short tail, he owner will pleasscome forward, prove proper. iy, pay charges, and take her away. MICHAEL GL AEON: Reservoir, one wile from Georgetown, au 10-3t* B10 BEWARD—Strayed or stolen from the x commons betwéen K and L and 4% and ad, on the 9th inst., a roan HORSE, about 13 hands high, left side of jaw bone broken. The above re- ward will be given if returned to MRS. KOLER, _au 10-3t* K st..bet. 34 432 sts., Island. 10 REWARD-Strayed a from the sab- $ scriber, two large COWS—onwa red cow and the other white, with black neck and white face. .The above reward will be paid to the finder y L. SIMMAKER, corner 12th and I streetq, near amp Barry. an 9-3t* |AKEN UP ESTRAY—On Sunday.7th inst, two STEERS—one red, with tar mark on tail and k: the other white and black. The owner or owners are requested to come forward, prove prop erty, pay charges and take them away, STEPPET & KUHN'S Slaughter-house, corusr of Isth and p 1 Wednerda 4 between 7th and RY streets. au 9-3t* J 0 REWARD—Strayed away on the 6th inst., four CATTLE-—two were large, and marked with tar on the neck andtail. Of the two amall omes,one was of a black and white color, and the otherted The above reward will be given ifretured to SAMUEL S. HOOVER, No. 480 cor- ner 6th and P «ts,, or if information be ziven lead- ing to theis recovery. au 9 3t" PERSONAL. CORNELITS HAMPTON, who came to this ity ahont three months ago, will leave word at Star Office where he can be found, he will hear m. Mallony 1t* AM DISEASES OF ATs NATORE ABRIVED FROM teed NINETEEN WEEKB DR. BECHTINGER. formerly Surgeon in charge in the Austria: and Italian army, oc- cupied himrelf with the treatment of all kinds of diseases. Particular attention gives to Female Diseases and Private Diseases. Beaidus the knowl- edge of three old languages, he converses in Eng. lish, French Itaiian, German, and Syanish lan- guages, His Imperial Commissions and his Diplo- mas from the most celebrated university of Europe hang in his office, No. 499 Seventh street. Dr. Bechtingeris very much encouraged to have dnring this very short time the patronage of the public of Washineton, as. among many othera not pub- Lshed, the following certificates may be attested: “* This is to certify that I have been troubled for the last three years with a chronic disease, resist- ing all medical treatment, and which through the sid of Dr, Bechtinger; I have been perfectly cnred ‘Washington city, 1st June, 1854. G. DONE” “Your treatment of my involuntary discharge and your success in it, recommend you very high+ ly. T. L. SMITH.~ What German newspaper, (Weker Columbia.) Bayr: “After a long sickness my poor child became cropsical. in which time [call to you, denr sir, and you saved him, MASCON &'R B street. No. 208.77 A “I bad tried all specifics, without any effect, against the chrenic lung disease of my eldest son, until under your treatment he improved “Maryland av. , \2th et. MULLER. Pajuter.”, All these and many other very difficult cares have been made by Dr, B. in the above ‘specified time. Regular office hours from9 tol a. m., and 4to6p.m. For the poor and unfortunate posi tively only from 11 to 12. Medicines without barge, No. 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd lows’ Hal au tO im* Yr. th BOARDING. PELVATE FAMILY, where there are no Wan ctn ould take BOAKNERS Two won, tlemen preferred. or would rent two Ronm:, with- | cut board. Loeation very desirabl-, bein. at the | cor.) Uth and B sta, (Island), No 135. itt. {2OARD FOR FAMILIES OR CUNGLE PER- | i ps. Bouse commodiousan! airy. with xpa- | eioms grounds Location pleasant = ferms mod- | erate. Apply 8. W. corner 2ist ad H sts.. near Da av. au ast" LAOK MARE FOR SALE—Age five years, and rectly sound, Price $:25 w th britle and raddic. Apply at 523 1 street, between bth oad | ith, na 9-8" ge ;; ROM LONDON.—The A. B C of Skirmishing. F oa. Lovell en Outposts, Ps'rols, &c. Men: val of Ponition Drill. ms Company Mane | Vers Malton’s Light Drill, Yates ou Stratexy | with Maps, Robe 07s Catechism of the Field Faercise, The Tafantry Manral. Questions and Answers on Artljor Cole Engng’ ' Licht Infactey Duty. Sionetes, Mifiten ace chism. a8 FRAN YNTS{ TENTS! TENTS SUTLER'S TENTS. FLIES AND COVERS, of all sires and deserptions, on band and made'to order bs BARNES & SON fan Saul muke 635 11th at,, near Riley s Wh cae r Saeecacs VETERINARY S0RG KON. ‘Dy. 3. B, MoKAY, Member of the Royal College bes air peg ton old Dineases of the Horse trei in. the most scientific man tS ‘per Charges moderate. Also, ) Boraua wht. sold on commicsi« ice at J. Q, G street, botwevn 6th and 7th, Was 6a 6-Im* av bow vs. a NECOND EDITION, 4 OCLOOK P. mM. ‘ GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities: WASHINGTON, Aug LI, 1964. uying. Selling. U.S. 6’s Coupon 1881. I mn are U.S. crcanses ie an pe 7 3-10 ‘Treasa: lotes: i 08 One Year Geftifionte x “ re RsT Boarp. Coupons, 1063; 5-20’s, 10934;'Certificates, Gold, 25434. THE SITUATION AT MOBILE. It must be some time hence ere we have Union accounts of our late successes off the harbor of Mobile. The rebel accounts render it certain that we have carried the main point of our operations there, so far as the navy is concerned. Thus, we have taken Fort Gaines, compelled the enemy to blow up Fort Powell, and obtained positions for our blockading ves- sels, actually within Mobile barbor, which hermetically seais it against blockaderunning with perhaps one fourth the ships remaining on the station that we have been compelled to keep there (without accomplishing the object,) up tothis time. Three miles from the town landings lays Dog island bar, beyond which no vessel except those of very light draft can pro- ceed. ‘ The rebels have probably so increased the natural obstructions to navigation offered by this bar as to make it impossible for the lightest draft Union gunboats to cross it except after protracted and severe labor in clearing a chan- nel. Not knowing what land forces General Canby sent to co-operate with Commodore Farragut, speculation with reference to the capture of the city itself would be idle. If Canby was able to send @ considerable and ef- ficient force it is probable that the city is now in our hands, as its reduction and occupation depends on the action of ourtroops. Farragut has probably accomplished all the Navy’s part of the programme, having got his vessels into positions from which he can materially aid Canby’s troops in any assault upon the works immediately surrounding the city. ‘We, however, regard the actnal Occupation of Mobile as being by no means as desirable as most of those surrounding us seem to suppose. At present we hold the harbor effectually. Were we to hold the city also, a considerable garrison weuld be required there, and much more naval co-operation than will suffice merely to keep out every blockade runner. If it be intended to send expeditions into the inte- rior from that quarter, then we must take and bold the city. Otherwise (accordiug to the Hichmond papers) we seem already to haye achieved all that is desirable there just now. 91%; LATEST FROM MOBILE, The Richmond papers of yesterday say that ther loss in guns at Fort Gaines was fifty, and that they lost about six hundred prisoners there; also an immense amount of stores of all sorts. THE ST, LOUIS COUNTERFEITERS. Three more of the St. Louis counterfeiters arrived here last night, and were commiited to the Old Capitol. The gang has been completely broken up, although Col. Baker's detectives are on the track of several other men who are known to be connected with it. «+ Col. Baker has secured all the fixtures nsed by theee parties In counterfeiting, except one plate which is yet to be accounted for. The presses, dies, plates and inks used by the gang, and which were seized by Col. Baker, filled fourteer. large cases, only a portion which, however, have reached this city. There were 11 presses taken possession of, five of which are now at Col. Baker’s office, One of these presses is a yery large one, weighing 3,500 pounds. While at Col. Baker's office to-day we were shown a sample of the paper used by the coun- terfeiters in making fifty cent currency notes. The paper is already prepared and cat into slips sufficiently large to print two impres- sions at once, being about four by fouranda half inches. The paper is of an excellent quality, and is heavier than that used in print- ing the genuine notes, COURT- MARTIAL SENTENCES, Private Charles Whack, Co. I, 4uth N. J. volunteers, tried by ‘court-martial for cow- ardice, and sentenced to three years hard la. bor. Place of confinement not designated. Jesse Shears, 20th New York; Henry A. Bur- ham, 50th New York, and W. Doyle, 23d U.S, colored troops, found guilty of desertion, have each been sentenced tothe Dry Tortugas, to serve out the balance of their terms of enlist. Toent. Private Matthew Murphy, séth N. J. yol- unteers, for desertion; sentenced to be confined at hard labor fortwo years, with loss of all pay and allowances. Shadrach Dinger, 4th N. Y. artillery, guilty of desertion; sentenced to is months imprison- ment on Government fortifications. Martin Burk and Chas. Tabor, $3d Pa.: sen- tenced to be shot to death for desertion, but sentence commuted to imprisonment at the Dry Tortugas during the rebellion. James B. Sawyer, 5th U.S. infantry; sen. tenced to be shot to death by musketry, but sentence commuted to imprisonment at the Dry Tortugas during the war. James Norman, 126th New York; tried for desertion, and sentenced to confinement at hard labor at the Dry Tortugas for the term of three years, with the loss of all pay and allowances. FACILITIES AVFORDED NEW YORK s0L DIEKS IN THE FIELD TO VOLE, A special order issued from the War Depart- meut, under date of August sth, directs all officers in the military service of the United Srates to render eyery ficility to snch express companies as may be charged by ehe Governor ot New York with the delivery of the necessary forms and blanks required to secure the votes of so!diers of that State tn the fieid, with a view to the blanks being Celivered with the least practicable delay. EBEL OFFICERS AND PRIVATES TO BE ELE SENT NOBTH, To-day, 49 Rebel officers will be taken from the Uid Capitol Prison and conveyed to Fort Delaware under a guard of !2 men, where they will be delivered to the commanding of- ficer of the fort far safe keeping. A guard of 25 men will proceed to Elmira, New York, to-day, having in charge 125 rebel privates who haye been confined ia the Oid Capitol tor some time past. SUPPOSED REBEL SPY. Samuel Henderson was arrested yesterday by the wilitary authorities on the saspicion of bo» ger belepy. Hendersoa claims to be a Tetugee or rebel deger'er, and had previously taken an cath to remain north of Philadelphia, which he violated by returning to this city. _ Wat Mr. Latep THINKS OF THE MoNI- Tors.—Mr. Laird, builder of the Alabama, iron-clad rams intended for the rebels, &c., &c., and whois supposed to have paid particular attention to the construction of iron-clad and other war vessels, in the House of Commons on the nizht of the 19th uit., spoire as follows: «The ndmiralty would also, he hoped, give their attention to vesseis of a similar class. The cost would not be great, aud if they were 1o go to Wer to-morrow they would have sud. cently to apply all the resonrees of the duck yer 5 and private yards to provide 'hemselves ‘with vesseis to go across the Atl ntic, or to cross the charnel, m order to coopete with uha!, on the other side of the Ailantc. were called turre! vessels Bu’ it the admiral'y wera to send such vessels as-composed ther African rquadrun; if they send out slow, 8 rong built wooden vessels. they would meet with the fate tbat befell the Alabama.” New Music.—From John F. Ellis, 306 Penn- sylvania avenne, we have the toliowing:— « Evening Hours,” a collection of popular airs arranged for piane and violin, or fate, or goftar.’ by Sep Winner; Major General Sedg- wick Grand Funeral March,” by E Mack, em- bellished with portrail; « A Sadder Blight is on my Hesart;” « Musical Echoes,” a collection of popular airs by Everest. ae of FROM THE FRONT. Particulars ef Gen. MeCook’s Great Raid on the Macon and Western Railroad. Weare permitted to lay before our readerss from official sources, a synopsis of the opsr- ations, in connection with the recentraid by Gen. McOook on the Macon road. " » This .is the omy road connecting with At- Janta, Whicb. up tothe recent raid, had been Jeft intact. Al} the other roads connecting with the South and pale tler J previdusly been wvered. * or abqo & Ges. McOeok, in convection) with :the gal- lent Col. Brownlow, etarted come days eiace “ t operate on. this road, and infftet all the dam- possible, . , ie bas eucceedéd’ in tearing wp the track, burning bridges and culverts, ‘oud destroying the road for @ Dumber ot miles. A large wagon train, numbering some 500 wagons, was cap- tured an Raptr The raiders met with considerable m the enemy, but succeeded in inflicting immense Qncnge i the Toad, leaving it im & condition beyond the pos- sibiMty of igamediate repair. Gen. McCook arrived day before yesterday in Marietta with 1,200, and Col. Brownlow with 900 men. Theexpedition was a brilliant success.—Chattanooga Gazette, Aug. 5 } THE AccIDENT aT NIAGARA Fatts.—phe Bafiaio Cquriecr has go great faith im Niagara Falis sensations, and says i@ regard t6 the re. ported accident to Farini, the ro walker, (particulars eleewhere m the Star « « The above is one of the. periodical Niagara Falls ‘ senasations,’ gotten ‘up for the purpose ot putting money in the purses of the enterpri- sing citizens doing business in the lager beer and sandwich line forninst the great cataract. Were we, one day, to see some chap hung, wartered and thrown over the enterof the ‘Horse-Shoe Fall, we should not be surprised to meet him apparently sound and im good health the next morning, so little confidence have we of the reality of the wonders-of that wonderful place. : We are informed this morning that the ‘un fortunate and fool-hardy man”—the individual with theesculent cognomen—is ‘still on the island.” Our informant further went on to state that Farina left the island last mght, took his ease at is mn, enjoyed @ refreshing season of rest, and returned early this"morn- ing. It is understood that the parties interest- ed have contributed liberally towards making up & purse wherewith to reward the adventur- ous man. ‘The latest rumors are that a sealed can con- taining a quantity of food, was let down to him last night; that young Robinson—a son of the man who piloted the Maid of the Mist on her perilous voyage through the rapids—is constructing a boat with which to attempt the rescue of Farina, and tbeattempt will be made this afternoon. The farce will doubtless be “played out” to-day. THE FRENCH ON THE ALABAMA AND.KBAR- 8AGR.—The Paris Presse says: “Our readers have not forgotten thatan artillery commission ‘was appointed after the engagement between the Kearsage and the Alabama to examine the results of that engagement in connection with the armament of our vessels. This commis- sion, under the presidency of Vice-Admiral Didelot, has just finished its report, which is eaid to be a very remarkable one. It is assert- ed that certain parts of this document will not be published on account of their confidential character. It appears that the conclusions of the commission will modify somewhat the sys- tem hitherto followed, by leading especially to afresh armament of our armor-plated friz- ates, which are to receive, it is said, guns of a much larger calibre than those they are at present provided with.” TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM EUROPE, Peace Between Germany and Denmark, New York, August 1!.—The steamship Persia, from’ Liverpool, arrived early this morning. LATEST VIA ({UEENSTOWN, LONDON, July 31.—The Paris Press, under reserve, announces 1@ conclusion of peace between Germany and Denmark. Tke basis is unknown. The ar- mistice has been slightly prolonged. French journals continue to harp on the im- ending sea fight between the Federal and bel cruisers in the English channel. In the House of Commons, Mr. Layard said England intended recognizing the new Mexi- can Empire, without waiting for the States and Territories now under Jaurez tobe brought within the authority of the new Government. Lord E. Howard called attention to the en. listment of emigrants in America. He com- plained of British subjects being entrapped, and urged watchfainess and energy to put it down. Mr. Layard admitted that there were great complaint:, but the Government could not do more than it had done. Mr. P. Taylor defended the northern Goy- ernment, which was determined, he said, to put down the slaveholding rebels. On the 29th Parliament was prorogued. The Queen’s speech deeply laments the con- tinuance of the civil war in America, and Promises the strict continued neutrality, but would rejoice to see a friendly reconcilation. Copenhagen journals say the alleged armistice for nine months is premature. ‘ Continental news 1s unimportant. From St. Domingo. New York, Aug. 11.—Doctor Reynolds, the American Consul, died at St. Mani St. Do- mingo, July 22. 2 700 Rebel prisoners arrived this morning from Point Lookout. The brig Saxon, from Cape Breton reports that on the 3ist ult., 25 miles southoast of Sable Island, she saw & large steamer supposed to be a@ rebel pirate. NEW YORK STOUK LIST. (By the People’s L're—Office 511 Ninth street.) New York, Ang. 11.—U. S. 1881, coupon 6's, 107; U. S. 5.90’s, 1093; Certificates of Indebt- edness, 95; Gold, 2554; N. Y. Central, 131%; Erie, 113%; Hudson ver, 135; Harlem, 90; Reading, 156; Michigan Oentraj, 139%; Michi- gan Southern, 92%; Lllinois Central, 130; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 1133 ; Cleveland and Toledo, 1412/4; Obicago and Rock Island, 1144; Milwaukie and Prairie da Chien, 69; Pitts- burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago, 116 ¥; Alton and Teria Hante, 634; Chicago and North western, 573,; Quickstiver, 79. LOGAL NEWS. THE Baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.— The Railroad Company have a large force of workmen on the main stems of the road at work repairing the damages done by the rebels to the road ™ the vicinity of Martinsburg, during their recent raid. The most of the dam- age was done between Martinsburg and Ope- quan Bridge, where abont seven miles of the track was iorn up, the ties being burnt and rails twisted and bent: and all the bridges he- tween those points—iron and tressle work—de- stroyed. With his characteristic promptitude, the Master of Transportation, (W. P. Smith, Esq.,) is pushing on the work of reconstrac- tion, and it is expected thatin ten or twelve days the trains can run through to Wheeling. The work of laying the double track between this city and Baltimore is progressing finely— the double track being laid now fully two- thirds. of the distance, (from Baltimore to An- napolis Juuction, and from Beltsville to Paint Branch ) It is thought that before the season closes this work will be completed, and then euch occurrences 4s collisions, rare as they are on this road, wrll be unheard of. In our notice of the collision last week, the names of the conductors of the trains were reversed. Mr. Hoover was on the train bound ne Washington, aud Mr. Taylor on the train orth. Sethe Sent To Fort Laravertye.—Wm. Dougher- ty, who came to this city trom Charlestou a few days ago, where he has been ever since the rebellion broke out, (as mentioned in the Star of the 2d iastant,) was arrested yesterday by one of Col. Baxer’s detectives for failing to Teport to the military authorities as is required of parties cuising withinonr linés. Dougherty formerly secsided in this cliy, and claims that he was uéver engaged in the war, although he hac a heavy eoatract on the stone work of the South Carolina Staie Capitol. Hesays that he j returned to this city for the purpose ofsaying his property contiscated, but when taken to (ol, Baker's office yesterday atternoon he refused to take tha oath ot allegiance to the Untted States Government, on the ground that if he cid eo his property in the South, (which he considered of more valye than than that which he owns bere.) would be confiscated, and he man accordingly sent to Fort Lafayette. iast night. i , or RAXTER’S “PHILADELPHIA FIRE ZOUAVES marched down the Avenne this morning, on their wey to the depot to'take the cars for beme, They_were headed by the splendid bind of the Veteran erve Corps, and es- corted by tha members of the Hibernia Steam Fire Company now in this city, who mirched at the head of the regiment. In the rear of the regiment were two. wagons belonging to the steam fire-engine company, which contained sick members of the regiment. These Zonaves have been in the service ever since the commencement of the war, and the firemen of Philadelphia, from amoag which body they were raised, have made arrangs- ments to give them & proper reception om thoir retura from the war, eae * Navy Yarp—The gunbéat “Ascutac (dowble ender,) buiitat yew York, hes arrived at the yard, and will be subjected to some. ene > has Bee! putin commission, and will be ro: .forsea in pfew days. It is said that ‘several dignitaries Sor makean excursion on heras soon a8 sbe isiresd, hein’ ae . STRIKE OF THB PLUMBERS AND: Gas,FiT. ‘TkRe.—The journeymen Plumbers _ ‘Ga. Fitters of this city are on a strike for Digher wages in view of the increased peice oftiving. They demand to receive $4 di crease to commence Augnuat Sth, ———$ Sravs Or 255 THeaMoNBTam.-At Frank- o'clock, 96 in the shade; iy ae qua. i tailor, wh the mil reopen Bie to show that he was guilty of a wilfal viola- tion of any order. on thes Philadelphia; M. Sewall, Hoyt, Newburg! Blooming Youth, Sbannon, State, Casey, Lanrel; more. 7, Sherman; Jomini's Battles in History, No. Reorganization; I Editor's Special Department; Official Intelligence: au ll LOSED.—The notorions ranche im Pedr tree! 7 kncwn as “Oastie n,” (called so after its former eccupant, Sal wD), as entered iterday afternoon by officer Barker, Sac arene Ida Earnest, the mis- tress, and two of her girls, Kate Maria Wi Boswell. of kee tho pinks are witnecses. nt and foodbeck, and took them before Justice Ida was held to bail to answer the a house of prostitution, and ns - Reormepr.—Mr. Edward Dotan, meatchant store was closed on Tuesday by @uthorities, was yesterday re. same anthority, and silowed to establishment; there being nothing paket ee SS ‘APPAIRS IN G@RORGETOWN.—Business i¢ aul, and the heat so intense that all who nave Nothing espécial to detain them are seeking for shady groves, and cooling fountains. In all business Jocalities there is the same appear- ®nce ot dearth. ‘a «@ -House.—Yesterday Jno. Frizell Fos Joo. Masters were srrosied, by officer Fale, upon a charge of taking down & frame ily, cePied by Augustus Corts and his aa ‘Y: 8nd carrying ftaway. It appears that wn enrchaeed a) portable frame, and put it upon the ids belonging to Wm. Johnson, Tors. of Georgetown. John Mas- andtwent teeny claimed the house as his, and s00k thie Bonbe co Lageaa) Coats erected it was in it. Tizell ts charged a ent and aiding in itsremoyay “pnete wore ter brothers Opats, one . whom and showed a reeeipt for. the — eeeiving brother, Augustns, is complatnan: his recelpt from the original dwneh whe oes is before Justice Buckey, who holds it over tOrrt of Ceongetoren Clefired—Scn: ‘ort of Gee fown.—Cleared—Schoonerg Va- lant, Smith, Galestown; H. A. Wise, Bow Mattawoman; E. Virginia, Collier, Sanisbury: Vernant, Heath, Deal’s Island; Wave, Hard- ing, St. Mary's; G. Rogers, Smith, Accomac; ©. Gaskill, Dutson, Baltimore; Federal Hill, Wheatly, Port Depocite; R. H. Cemp, Woote: anjemoy; D. Sarah, Panison, Balti- Stoops—Fair Phin, Hall, St. Clement's Bay; G. Washington, Beasley, St. Mary’s; Fair Dealer, Baston, Nanjemoy. 200 Richardson, Accomac:, Obristiana, BARRBLS of ROSEDALE CEM sale, Apply to PETER BERRY, au 11-3t* 85 Water street, Georgetown. UNITED STATES SERVION MAGAZINE FOR AUGUST ,—Contents: Major General Lite of Napoleon: ¢ 15 e OF x 1 The sche of the Light Artillor for 0. ANCK TAYLOR Cash Bales until the street at 8 o'clock a, m, wharf, at I o’clock a m, Brrrer Nene inter persons :ndebted to shocanty) 8 ments 88 seon a6 practicadle. to Joaspix }sq.. collestor, No, 365 sth street. wee Tir pastaersty TIMOTEY MERER is this Gay dissolved b; Address No et, i GEBSBORU POINT JAANTRE Hondred (600) tons Whits Ash &nth delivered atthe + Bae tee 4 convenience of the sulle. 269 we are oflezing at ex ¥ (Commander. Parker's Heels }* Partieuli and weil FURBNITUBE axp HOUSKFURNISHING GOODS which we thia aide ol of $50, wats | Eb W. OWRN, : to , 5.0 BON, * MERCH fray egn s 219:Poens avenge, elastens Do aby D®* GOODS AT LOW PRICES. A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT Will be allowed on all CASH SALES until the 18ST OF EEPTEMBER. JOS. J. MAY & OO, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, au 11-2tif between 9th and 10th mta. AKE NOTICE. T A.H. YOUNG & GO., No. 469 Ninth street, between E and F, have just received and gelling fast, at small profit: * Brown and Wifite Sugar, Coffee of all kinds, Teas of all grades. ines and Brand ys. Old Baker Whisky, Claret Wine. very fine, ° All the above goods of best quality, prices for cash,or to punetual custemers _au jl-4t* No. 469 Ninth st., bet. Ea nd FP, 1 AGN. 1018 IN PIANOS. J mn GREAT BARGA 150; one Ihave one goed second hand Piano for $ at $10; one for $106; two at $50; one for $5) ; one at at low 3aL: one at $26, } . hese Piapon I have taken in éxchange f) dif- ferent persons in part payment for new one +s bf the famed Obieckering & Son’s anrivalled mak e_ Now ip store: FORTY PIANOS to select f M DEO! N 3 Als», Smith’s ORGAN 3 =! Pianos for hire. Music received daily , Every musical instrument in store. 3 JOHN PF. BELLIS, Piano and Music Store, 306 Pay. ay, au 1-3 bat. $th aud ath, nor acide. DP (00ns at Low Prices, DURING THE MONTH OF A!C GUST. SHIRTING COTTONS, ~ COTTON SHERTINGS, —_; “ BEST AMERICAN PRINS, CANTON FLANNELS, AMERICAN DELS INES, FINE WHITE GOODS, - BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, FOREIGN WOOLLEN DRESS ¢ 200ps, MOURNING DRESS GOOD HOSIERY, KID BOWES, A Giscount of 10 per cent. willbe alli: »wed on all stBeptember. JOSsd. MAY & Cl »., 308 Pennsylvavia ave aac, 1-2t between 9th and |. Cth strtete ND FAMILY #KCURSION t 10 GLYMONT on SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1 jae, TWO BTEAMERS and the MABINB BAND. The steamer FULTON will lesvaxe fe ot of 7th Both boats will touch at Alexargria. Dinner will be farnished at the Pay iWion; tickets The steamer PHOENIX, One Dollar A guard will ccompany eact. boa, and no im- Proper pérsans will: be allowed on-bies rd The Mansgers.wil} spure no peing wr expense to make this a pleasant excorson. Tickets, ONB-DOLLAR. au 1t-3t* CHEERS kt E Da EB. DUTROW & BRO., eee! olesale Deslans, No., 450 8ta street. of the Iate-Dr B.J.Helleo. om account of Pro- fersional services rendered, wild please. make pay- au 10-Im P.Kelly, street perth. GRAFTON TYLER, uu 10 3t™ Executor. DISSCLD TION, heretofore existing betwaen Y and. GEORGS, PRENDER [he J. consent All debts due the fate rm will ist Ja. Genres, Preneer, PTHy MURPHY, GEU,RGE PRENDER: au 10 3t* \) a MANU ROE, MANURE THE BEST ANv OBES! EST MANU CNT ED oTaTES. USE IN THE Tie undersiencd: haw ing contract Mangee at Giethare ¥ ont RO are tow pee ared to pnt on ated loo spite vessels. free of expanse ta VSSSEUS WANTED, 380 B atre t, Washington, Wate | Of bo au 10-tf JOHN. PRT TI BONE -& OD, ProPosats FOR GOA Derartmsl Bureau. 1st aus posala are hereby ‘i AL. TREASURY National Currency Sealed Pro; fornace size, and seventy-five beriand Goal. to be deliversd at the tT building ag suck a poice he Tha Coal tu be alot theben ana te eee, of September bac’ Mes be receined nutil Monday. the asth of Bids wilt A 9 Fae fotwo'veckrs foDa tered binding on the bitter Berv) i bide recaieon ents that date, the Dana: : reject eldor een oe Chivf otis Division SS¥ENTH STREST ait 9 i @OTTAGE SUITS. OAK AND WALNUT KXTENSION TABLES, BNGLISH AND AMERICAN CUTLERY, FURNITURE, BOUSBKEKPING GOOD3. 50 Cottage Sets. plain’ and marble top, whieh sordimary bargains, a)Jnat Katension Tabies less than man tment ra. of ay 10-6 36 Ufacti prices. = alicbrem American Outlery less than whole snd cast of importation Mienier‘atteation in called to our extensive selected atock of f unten, to sell Hear the bors Adi fier eres t, = as igesele oun! a cent. owe: io ‘and upwards. Hr BONY Successor to Routes & Grithtl av 5-66) 369 7th etroet, erart r wen &