Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1864, Page 1

Ss. T.—_18s60.—X. ties eee Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak- ess, lassitude, palpitation of the heart, lack o Appetite, distrese after eating, torpid liver, gon. atipation, &c., deserve to mffer if they will not try the celebrated PLAN -ATION BITTERS, which are now recommended by the highest medi- eal authorities, and warranted te produce an im- mediate beneficial effect, They are exceedingly agreeable, perfectly pure, and must supercede all ether tonics where a healthy, gentle stimulant is required. They purify, strengtem and invigorate. They create a healthy appetite. They are an antidote to s change of water and diet. They overcome effects of dissipation and late hours. They strengthen the system and enliven the mind. They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers They purify the breath and acidity of the stomech. They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation, They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Morbus. They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head- ache. They make the weak strong, the langnid bril- liant, and are exhausted nature’s great restorer, They are composed of the celebrated Calisaya bark, wintergreen, sassafras, roots and herbs, all preserved in perfectly pure St. Croix rum. For particulars, see circulars and testimonials around each bottle. Beware of imposters. Examine every bottle, See that it has D, 8, Barnes’ signature on our pri- vate U. 8. Stamp over the cork, with plantation scene, and our firm signature on a fine steel plate engraving on side label, See that our bottle is not refilled with spurious and deleterious stuff. Wedefy any person to match the taste or character of our goods, Any person pretending to sell Plantation Bitters by the gallon or in bulk, is an imposter, We sell only in our log cabin bottle, Any person imitating this bottle, or selling any other material therein, whether called Plantation§Bitters or not, is acriminal under the U.8, Law, and will beso prosecuted by us. We already have our eysontwo parties re-filling our bottles, &c., who will succeed in getting themselves into close quarters. The demand for Drake's Plantation Bitters from ladies, elergymen, merchants, &c., is perfectly incredible. The simple trial ofa bettle is the evidetce we pre- sent of their worth and superiority. They aresold by all respectable druggists, grocers, physicians, hotels, ss!cons, steamboats and country stores, P. H. DRAKE & CO., avg 2-ec3m 202 BROADWAY, N. ¥, ©. W. BOTELER. JNO. W. BOTELER c. W. BOTELER & SON, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN CHINA, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, TABLE CUTLERY, SILVER-PLATED WARB, BRITANNIA WARE, BLOCK TIN GOODS, TIN CHAMBER SETS, COAL OIL LAMPS, JAPANNED WAITERS, DOOR MATTS, FEATHER DUSTERS, BRUSHES, WOOD WARE, AND HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES GENERALLY. m7 HOUSES, HOTELS, AND STEAMBOATS FURNISHED AT SHORT NOTICE, 318 IRON HALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 17-eo6m between 9th and lth sta o T i co 8s. ce of Commissioners of Improvemants, ace City Hut Sune ™ sats. In compliance with an ordinance of the Corpo- Tation, entitled An act for the removal o9f offal ‘eps, &ec.,” the public are hereby notifiea that ail ‘tchen offal will be removed from their respec- tive dwellings once a day until the Ist October mext.and all heuseKeapers are hereby notified to place vessels sufficient to contain such offal, and easily handled, in the rear of their several prem- ises. when accessible to the garbage carta, and when not accessible in the rear, then at a place most convenient, F.R. DORSETT, Commissioner First Ward; JAS. W. SPALDING, Commissioner Second Ward; JOHN T. GARNER. Commissioner Third Ward; WM. DOUGLAS Commissioner Fourth Ward; WM. H. HAMILTON, Commissioner Fifth Ward; A, FLETCHER, / Commissioner Sixth Ward; JAS. H. BIROH, Commiasioner Seventh Ward. N.B. Alloffal of other kinds will be promptly removed by notifying the Commissioners of the aa je 28-law2m watts RENTS. Wa4rtgr Reoistnar’s Orrtos, City Haut, July7, x All persons who use the Aqueduct water on their me eetee ate heres sont oo water rent is Bow due to the Corporation for the period fro: July 1. 180s, to January 1, 1308. ia - The water rent is required to be paid at this of- fice during thismonth of July. If not paid by or before August Ist. the law commands that the water be shut off at the main and not red ex- cept upon payment of arrears and two dollars for expense of shutting off and restoring. he law does not provide for serving individual notices, and this public notice is all that will be given. BANDOLPH COYLE, Sy 3-Im ater Registrar. OSEPH REYNOLDS & CO, PLUMBERS, GAS, AND STEAM FITTERS, Bo. 600 Ninen Srxser, near avenue, Have just received, and will Pe hand, the largest and best assortment “in the itr of Chandeliers, Brackets, Drop Lights, Portables. Glass Globes, mi: th jes, all art cles in this line, from the best establishments in will be sold New York, Philadelphia, &c., which onthe most reasonable terms. we RANGES, FURNAOKS, and Fire-Boara Ww are prepared to furnish the best RANGE in rants, do. i ye ‘do all’ kinds of "GAS ued imam Atti ae Sad cheap, as also everything in BING line in the Fite or ghey tng pe manner, pase teeta NS ee Ue EBB ON THE ATTACK AND DEPEN Londy'e Bicineata ot Portificatt — ” endy’s Elements of Fo: ation; London, biz Howard Douglasson Fortification; London. ache bans Firat System, by Thos. Kiabon’ faq. m. The Modern System of Fortification, by T Bimber: Lond Ly Thess M BBOR'S x tlt NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of gosee ruppinget large within the limits of the ourth Ward, that under alaw of this corpora. ion, they ave liable to a fine of three dollars v ch | so found; and it is also he duty of the police constables, a this notice ing given to the ov . to kill all found ead at large. WM. DOUG! hind aus eost_ [Inte anf cost. WwW. OWEN, Bhs successor to S. Boum e BOM, iv LITA 4 , Me ROH AR PATO Re. eu, ae. ‘ 919 Penn, avery ington, D.C. au ie” ALL, -+ August 8, 1864, SS —_—_—_— $$ ———— SS Ebening Star. ou, XXIV? PERSONAL. PERSONAL WM. PRINCE. 381 F strest, oppo- site the Patent Office, is the only one in t who does FLUTING, having three ve machines now in operation. Ladies w this very fashionable trimming should esll, Stamping in all its varieties elegantly done. Stamped Goods, Braid and Silks for au l2-tf LL DISEASES OF A PRIVATE NATORE AERIVED FROM PARIS NINETEEN WEEKS AGO. DR. BECHTINGER, formerly Surgeon in eharge in the Austrian and Italian army, oc- gupied himself with the treatment of all kinds of diseases. Particular attention given to Female Pies 5 and Eniyate Disoases. Besides shobnon e ree old languages, he converses in isk, French Italian, ‘German, and Spanish lan- guages. His Imperial Commissions and his Diplo- mas from the most celebrated university of Euro fang in his office, No. 499 Seventh street. Dr. Bee! tingeris yery much encouraged to have during this very short time the patronage of the public o' Washington, as. among many others not pub- 1 Dede the following certificates may be attested : * THis is to certify that I have been troubled for the last three ‘ehima ears with a chronic disease, resist- ing all medical treatment, and which through the aid of Dr, Bechtinger; I have been perfectly cured, Washington city, Ist June, 1864. G@. DONE.” “Your treatment of my involuntary discharge and your success in it, recommend QC very high- T. L. SMITH.” ly. What German newspaper, (Weker Columbia.) says: “After a long sickness my poor child became dropsical, in which time I call to you, dear sir, and you saved him, MASCON &'R, B street, No 298.” had tried all specifies, withont any effect, nst the chrenic lung disease of my eldest son, | under your treatment he improved “Maryland av. , 12th st. MULLER, Painter.” All these and many other very difficult cures have been made by Dr. B. in the above specified time. Regular office hours from 9 toll a, m., and 4toép.m. For the poor and unfortunate posi- tively only from 11 to 12. Medicines without charge. No. 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. au 10-Im* | et eer COMPLAINTS receive partiular atten- tion at Dr DARBY'S Office, 492 7th street between Dand E. Those in need of a confidential advisercan be suited bycallingonhim. au5-1m* PELVATE COMPLAINTS Aro treated, either personally or by letter, at Dr, WOOD'S Office, A498 7th street. Separate rooms for patients. Of- fice open day and night. au 5-Im* pe a a a et MApAME AHOLIAB WOULD RESPECTFUL- ly announce to her friends and the public enerally, that she is now settled permanently in ‘ouse No, 249 O street, between 4% and 6th ats., Island, where she is prepared to read, to all who requireit, the Past, Present and Future. Bein an sanpresscd medium, she is able to advise an: counsel with safety upon all matters; especially business matters; er in fact, anything of import ance. Ladies 75 cents; Gentlemen $1.25. Can be consulted from 8 a. m, until 9 p.m. au 5-2w™ ExtBs0BDivaky POWER. Mrs L S8MITH, Clairvoyant and Test meaium, 252 4th street, a few doors above I street, with the aid of spirits. examines all kinds of diseases, sees your dead an living friends; describes them, gets names; tells character; reads the future, Advice about busi- ners. jy 18-Im* ee TRAVELERS’ DIRECTORY. pr le nL Recreate eal By garzzoap HOM PHILADELPHIA FROM WALNUT STREET PIER, = ViA WEST JERSEY RAL ip BE me : DA aan At6 a. m., accommodation due at 10 a, m. At ios. m:, express due at 1p. ms ™ 4 4 m., express due at 8 p. m, turning, leave Cape, May— 6%. m. express dune at 94 a.m. 11.45 accommodation due at 4% p. m. 5.10 p. m. express due at 8% p.m. Paap nese jcuaes of cate or baggage, New cars, and everything first-class, je 20-3m J.VAN RENSSELAER, Sup't. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. On and after Sunday, Jane 19th, 1864, Daily Trains will be run between Washington and New York and Wsshington and the West. as follows: FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. = Leave Washington at 7.50 a, m., 11.15 #. ™,, an 8.9) p. m. daily, ens Sunday, a On Sunday at 8.30 p. m. only. FOR BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA. Leave Washington at 3pm. daily, except Sun- day A é sengers will note that this traim rans as far seating only, FOR NEW YORK. Washi: nm daily at 6.30 p. m. ti Tye iat New York passengers exclusively. FOR BALTIMORE. Leave Washington at 6.308. m.,11.15 a. m., 5p. .45p. m.,7,.0 p,m , and 8.30 p. m.,except Sun- di ‘On Sunday at 7.30 a. m.,8 p. m., and 8.30 p. m, FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. Leave Washington at 6.30 a, m. and 3, 4.45and8.30 p.m. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday at 3 and 8.50 p. m Tickets gold to all points WEST, and baxsase checked throush. FOR ANNAPOLIS. Leave Washington at 6.30 a. m. and 4.45 p.m. daily, weep k Banday No train for Annapolis on Sanday. Trains leaving Washington at 7.39 s. m. and 6.30 p.m. go through to New York without change of cars. Sleeping carson6.3)and8.90p.m.trains. Berths can be secured until 5p. m. dally at the ticket of- fice. ae Siatingte ‘hey must be secured of the sleeping car conductor. ‘The rat and fifth trains stop at all way pointe. The 3 p. m. train stops only at Bladensburg, Beltsville, Laurel, Annapolis Junction and Relay House daily, except Sunday. On Sunday it stops at all way points. PARTICULAR NOTICE. Passengers will please observe that the 8p. m. train runs only as far as Philadelphia daily, except Sunday. On Sunday itrunsto Baltymorsonly. Also, that the 6.80 ». m. train takes New York passenxers omlv. r further information, tickets of any kind, ke, apply to GEO. 8. KOONTZ, Agent at Wash: nor at the Ticket Office. BRON B.SMITH, Master of Transportation. LM. COLE, Genera! Ticket Agent. je 20-tf qu PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE T0 THE NORTHWEST AN D SOUTHWEST. AND AND AFTER NOVEMBER 165TH fine willleave Baltimore from the Nerth Cal- wert Btation as Solon: a) rea eer Harrisburg Accommodation 3. 09 Lightning Express ——- ——----. 9.30 .M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Lit tithes a. m, train from Baltimore for Pittsburg and the West, and | for Elmira, Pat. r, Dunkirl laigua, and Ni- eee and for New ‘York city. THE 7.20 P. M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON connects with the 9.30 p. m. train from Balti- more, for Bimira and the North and Pitteburg aD eo ” Sere overs ay Guvaeeanme ties + le BOL NE THROUGH TRAIN ON BUND AY LOW FARM AND QUICK TIME. SW For tickets and any Sarotmea tions apply atthe office of the Great Pennsylvania corner it, under National tomn ave! = and 6th street, under Bet inal Hotel. J.N. dent N. OR. B, Boperintengent NO. 8. b Pass and Ticket Agent, eor. 6th st. and je 9-tf Penn. avenue, purrostant TO BUTLERBS SUTLERS WILL FIND H. A. DOWNING & CO.'S~ CONCENTRATED GLAM TO BE A MOST VALUABLE ARTIOLE TO THEIB TRADE, It sells very rapidly, and is the most economical article of d'su for the officer’s mess, It is prepared im one minute, and makes a most delicious Soup or Ohowder. It is highly recommended by Arm Surgeons, The profits are large. H. A. DOWNING & ©0., a 1 Simca New ¥ Oo. 111 East + New York. For slo by BARROUR & SEMMES, Bole Agenis, 66 Louisiana Avenze, _metly Wi ‘ashington, D.O LP AND CEMENT! Just received a cargo of superior ROCKLAND LIME, . Also, a argo of su: HYDRAULIO CZMENT, which we offer at the lowest market rates. PLASTER, HAIN AND wi tly,on hand, . sendy TS Pi CAMP, ‘to! Ss TROMDEN TS ne ————— —————— WASHINGTON. D. C.. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1864 AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL. MUSIC_ JCANTERBURY HALL, AND HAL LIGANTERBURY BAL THEATER Louisiana AveeuB, Sizth street, Ri National and Se ee eeteatinn Botee: Groxcz Lea... W. E, Cavanaver.. THE GREAT CENTER aEE GREAT CENT. THE GREAT CENTER THE GREAT CENTER OF ATTRACTION, OF ATTRACTION, OF ATTRAOTION, OF ATTRACTIUN. THE PIONEER MUSIO HALL, THE PIONEER MUSIC HALL, THE PIONEER MUSIC HALD, . THE PIONEER MUSIC HALL. which has stood the TEST OF YEARS, TEST OF YEARS, TEST OF YEARS. TEST OF YEARS, 'UBLIO'S FAVORITE RecoRy BL FAVORITES RESORT. FAVORITE BESORT, FAVORITE RESORT. tS rm oiet wie First week of the world-renowned SOOTTISH NIGHTINGALE, SCOTTISH NIGHTINGALE, SQOTTISH NIGHTINGALE, SCOTTISH NIG RTINGALS. SCOTTISH NIGHTINGALR, ERLAND, AGNES SUTHERLAND, 88 AGNES SUTHERLAND. Third week of the engagement of SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAN SALLIE FUNDERLAND, 8 8UN : SALLIE SUNDERLAND, SALLIE SUNDERLAND, THE GREAT BALLADIST -OF THE DAY. THE GRBAT BALLADIST OF THE DAY. THE GREAT BALLADIST OF THB DAY. THE GREAT BALLADIST OF THE DAY. THE GREAT BALLADIST OF THE DAY. MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. 8ZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, MONS. SZOLLOSY, the celebrated Maitre de Ballet, and hia MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPB, MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE, MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE, MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE, MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE. MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE. MAGEIFIOENT BALLET TROUPE. MAGNIFICENT BALLET TROUPE. cy i a qd 4 iS I a is) = isl SNER SISTERS, rommnn bere Borce becse 2324 tid al} AND Lizdip Who willappear in some Oharming Dances. * MULLIGAN, MULLIGAN} MULLIGAN: MULLIGAN: MULLIGAN: MULLIGAN, : WEST WEST, WEST: WEST, West’ West: aEE DOUGHERTY, : DOUGHERTY, DOUGHERTY: D UGHERTY, DOVGHERTY, DOUGHERTY: DOUCHERTY, DOUGHERTY. wiptraus, WILLIAMS; WILLIAMS: WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS? ana , aD REDDEN, REDDEN REDDEN, REDDEN’ EDDEN: DDEN: EDDEN; REDDEN: In a new selection of Comic Acts. The characteristic Ballet. entitled THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE, THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE. THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE. THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE: THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE’ THE BELLE OF THR VILLAGE, THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE: ‘The side-splitting Farce, WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS, WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS; WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS, WANTED 1,000 MILLINERG? WAN1ED 1,000 MILLINERS; WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS, WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS, WANTED 1,000 MILLINERS, And a selection of ENTIRELY NEW ACTs, ENTIRELY NEW ACTS; ENTIRELY NEW ACTS, ENTIRELY NEW AOTs; ENTIRELY NEW ACTS: TO-NIGHT, TO NIGHT. TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. STRANGERS, STRANGERS, STRANGERS, STRANGERS, BTRANGERS, Don’t fail to VISIT THE CANTERBURY, VISIT THE CANTERBURY, YadE THE OARPRREURE: VISIT THE O. TERBURY, If you would witnesa a PER ORMANGH WORTH FEEING: PERFORMANOE WORT: BING. HL PERFORMANCE WORTH BEEING. FAMILY MATI! FAMILY MATI So we |) a Adaldal pemterome P>> >> ee +25 OTs, LDREN, 15 OF: LD: 5 Ors: 3 MISSION, 25 ADMISSH N, 25 0 fT ION, 25 OT: REN, ADuHESI N.25 OFS:. RE MISSION, 25 CTS; CHILDRE! ‘Tickets for sale at the principal Hotels and Rem taurants, ‘open at 7 o'clock: Performance to com menos at Borclocd, N&, 3,579 TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM THE JAMES RIVER. General Grant’s New Movement. City Point, August 16.—At Deep Bottom there is but little change tonote. The Gov. Curtin (Sanitary Commission steamer) made two trips yesterday with supplies. On her first return trip she brought down the body of O-pt. Lindsley, a Wisconsin officer, killed in the action the evening previous. The latest accounts brought by her leave ho forces in all the positions gained the day fore. But little was done yesterday, beyond the shelling of the enemy’s position by the Aga- wam. Those who saw tue practice pronounce it splendid, striking the right spot every time. The 10th corps had swung around from the extreme left to the right of the 2d corps, and were executing a movemert which bid fair to aislodge the enemy. Our losees on Lecter before stated, and will thousand. At3 a, m. to-day, a rattle of mnsketry com- menced which continued for two hours. FROM VICKSBURG. Capture of Co*tonSteamers—Torpedo Fail. ure—Guerrilla Opera CatRo, Aug. 17.—Vicksburg advices of the 10th inst. say the steamers Check ana Atlantic No. 2, while on a cotton expedition up the Ya- zoo river, are reported to have been captured by the rebels. It is reported that the rebels, 1,500 strong, at- tacked a party while guarding a plantation. They-were held at bay until our troops were reinforced; when the rebels were driven back with considerable loss, The steamer Marietta has arrived from New Orleans, having left on the 10th inst. She was not molested on the way. An attempt was made to destroy the gun- boat Lafayette with a torpedo, in Bayou Sade, afew days since. It failed. Gen. Hurlburt has arrived here. Gen. Payne has returned trom a guerrilla expedition in Tennessee. The railroad from Paducah to Union City is to be immediately repaired. Citizens along the line are tobe held responsible for future damages. FROM THE SOUTHWEST. Attack on Dalton. LOoviIsviLLE, Aug. 17.—Three hundred and fifty head of cattle, captured by Wheeler, haye been recovered. The damage to the railroad near Calhoun has been repaired. Four trains were at Dalton when last heard from. Upon the refusal of Leibold to surrender, Wheeler attacked Dalton and gained some buildings in the town, where they kept up a haraseing fire, driving Leibold’s men from their position to the railroad station, where they checked the rebels. The enemy was on both sides of the railroad, and was trying tocutit. Stedman will proba- bly reinforce Leibold in time. A down train is reported to have been cap- tured at Altoona Pass. Wheeler’s force is probably divided, and is operating at different points. That portion at pees aiming to destroy the tunnel at Tun- ne ill. Telegraphic communication with Dalton has ceased, by the cutting of the wires. were greater than I probably reach one FROM CALIFORNIA. Arrest for Opposing the Draft—Cantractste be Paid in Gold. Sawn FRANCISCO, August 16.—An application was made to the U.S. Cirenit Court yesterday for the release of Charles L. Weller, lately con- fined at Fort Albatros for using treasonable language, and urging Democrats to an armed resistance to the draft. The application was based on the act of Con- gress requiring & civil indictment of parties arrested by the military authorities in loyal States, and their discharge within a certain time if not indictdd. The Supreme Court of California has affirmed the constitutionality of the law providing for the enforcement ef contracts to be paid in gold. The decision gives great satisfaction to busi- ness circles. FROM MEXICcy, Opposition to Maximilian, St. Louis, August 17._The New Orleans ‘Times has news from Mexico to the effect that Maximilian has provided for the formation of an Austrian army for service in Mexico, to be composed of old officers and soldiers of the reserves. thew sly: appointed Govérnororenipntised is organizing all tne loyal republicans to act against the new Emperor. ‘The French troops have been driven ont of Junta, and have retreated to the Isiand of Curneor. Juarez is still at Monterey. Indian Hostilities. OmaHA, August 17.W—The Indians attacked three coaches loaded with passengers several miles east of Rottenwood, this ngon. Soldiers have®een senbto their relief. Itis ascertained by reliable scouts that in less than twenty days a simultaneous attack will be made by the combined bands of Cheyennes, Kiowas, Utes, Snakes, Camanches, and Arapahoes, on kort Kearney and Fort Bottomwood, and all along the Platte Valley. Every measure is being taken by the whites to give them a warm reception. Depredations continue to be made daily on the stock, coaches, und stations. The telegraph operator at Alkale Lake has beeu driven off. Stock has been taken in more thickly settled portions of the road between Omaha and Fort Kearney. . The people sre erecting forts for defence, and arming themselves for emergencies, although it is hardly probable that any incursions will be made £o far down the river. Gen. Curtis arrived here yesterday, and leaves for the West shortly, to adopt decisive and efficient measures for the protection of the overland mail route and emigration. Rumored Battie with the Indians. CHICAGO, Aug. ‘The Dakota Union of the 9th inst. says that a rumor was prevalent at Fort Randall that Indian runners had arrived among the Yanktons with an teligenice that Gen. Sully had a battle with the Indians on Knife river, and was defeated. This, how- ever, needs confirmation. Union Congre: nal Nomination. BancGor, Aug. 17.—The Union District Con- vention, held here to-day, nominated Hon. John H. Rice, of Foxcratt, for Congress, and Benjamin P. Gilman, of Orono, for presiden- tial elector. ——_—_<2e2->—_____ SOUTHERN NEWS. —>_—_ The Rebel Press on the Situation. We have received files of Richmond papers upto Friday last, from which we make the Jollowing extracts: About Mobile. The Richmond Examiner of the 12th says: Farragut’s fleet is inside the bay; but Canby’s troops are outside, on Dauphin Isiand. Trans- ports cannot safely run by Fort Morgan. Far- Tagutis seeking to réduce Fort Powell, to en- able Canby to disembark near the city, instead of marching trom Pascagoula or Portersviile. Fort Powell is very strong. It was construct- ed by a gifted young officer of the Navy, who recently died while in command of the" post— Lientenant William Lewelly Powell, of Alex- andria—and is regarded as a crown evi- dence of his genius. It is not stated whether this battery is being attacked from the bay sidé or from the gu! Several months ago Admiral Farragut failed to damage it by bom- bpardment. His fleet was then ontside of the bay, and we are not advised of its capacity to resist_an attack from the bay side, or wae er Farragut relies upon cutting off its su S. ‘Ramiral Buchanan is a most vigilant officer He donbtless obstructed the channel near the city wherever it was practicable. Mobile Bay is distant several miles from the city—probably beyond shelling range. The bay is sufficiently contracted near the bar to admit of the erection of batteries comman: it—the water being shoal on either side of channel. Vessels drawing over nine feet of water cannot cross the bar, when unobstructed. Farragut’s ves- sels, however, May have been built for the pur- pose—not the Hartford and Brooklyn, which are men-of- war, but the Pengnin and the light draught monitors. cially the Tennessee, Gur gunboats, c ‘were well built, well manned; well command- and well fought. But they were greatly yatnumbered, the weight of nie Ow ETRE: Fi it had sev Tar. me of t ale carried 15-inch guns, throwing solid shot weighing 400 pounds each, which are irresistible. ‘The Enquirer has the following on the gen- eral appearance of the Herizon. There are pauses in the struggle of war, when, exhausted by effort, or watclifal of ad- vantage, each combatant economises «his strength, and seeks to inflict some blow deci- sive of the conflict, There is, apparently,such @psuse at Atlanta. Sherman has, with un- precedented audacity, carried his columns seven hundred miles from his base, and, with incredible good fortune, has never had his communication interrupted. Passing defiles and crossing rivers in the presence of & formi- dable army, he is now face to face with the defences of one of our most important store cities. Adopting the strategy of Grant, he sends out mounted infantry to cut our supply lines and compel General Hood to evacuate Atlanta, withont the necessity of exposing the Yankee troops toa repetition of the repulses heretofore inflicted upon them. In the mean- time, Shermap, like Grant, is securely fortified in entrenchments; he boasts that he has envi- roned Atlanta completely, and only awaits the result of his outside operations to close the campaign with @ brilliant victory. _ This is the Yankee view of the subject. On the other pide, we have repulsed, dispersed and capt ost formidable force of the raidere, and ‘al Hood’s army seems well suppli id confident of its ability to hold its tion. We confess to have felt the common afiety when the change in com- manders indicated a tailure in the retrograde strategy which had brought Sherman so far imto the interior. Regarding Atlanta as less defensible than Chattanooga, Kenesaw or the Chattahoochie, we saw no alternative but a farther retreat or the capture of our forces by the superior numbers of theenemy. The suc- cessful resistance of Hood, the gallant response of the Governor and militia of Georgia to the call of honor and patriotism; and, above all, the sudden pause in the progress of Sherman, until Stoneman should carry out his part of the programme, have encouraged us to hope that the Yankee Hannibal will be foiled, and that Atlanta, like Rome, will be destined to behold from her battlements the formidable foe foiled and retreating. Grant’s latest movements indicate a purpose to intrench himeelf im safety, and await the result of the campaign transferred to the Peto- mac. Of course he will not admit the failure of his design upon Richmond by withdrawing his forces. The plan of the valley campaign seems well Maintained. It has been cemmitted toa pru- dent and resolute officer, and we have no fear ot any serious disaster, but a confidence of substantial success. It is proper to advert in this connection to the surprise said to have been effected by Averill upon a portion of McCausland’s cavalry. With high admiration of the latter officer, we are compelled to say that the cavalry under his command have not acquired that confi- dence which is enjoyed by the veterans of Fitzhugh Lee and Hampton. The cavairy un- der Imboden by no means realized the expec- tations of the country during the raid of Hun- ter, and those commanded by the gallant ana lamented Jones seem equally unfortunate. Gen. Hood is said to have adopted the excel- lent plan of dismounting all stragglers and skulkers, and assigning their horses and equip. ments to good infantry soldiers, The Fall of Fort Morgan Conceded, The Ricnmond papers generally concede that the fall of Fort Morgan is now only a question of time. The Examiner of August 10, says: vThe telegraph informs us that two of our three forts that guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay are gone. Fort Powell was evacuated and blown up, and For? Gaines, it seems, was baeely surrendered to the enemy. We fear Fort Morgan will follow. For Morgan stands on the long, narrow strip of land on the east side of the strait which is the main entrance to Mobile Bay. Fort Gaines is situated on Dauphin Island, which is on the west side of the strait. The channel of the strait runs close under the guns of Fort Morgan. Fort Powell stood on ® smaliisland in the bay, a mile or thereabouts north of Fort Gaines. Each of these positions was armed with the finest guns we have in our service. Mobile exists no longer asa port ofentry. Hitherto, once in a while, a vessel would slip in there~ There is now an end of all that. The telegraph turther informs us that the people of Mobile do not blame the naval officers for anything that has befallen them. Nothing is said as to their opinions regarding the military authorities. In its issue of August 11, the same paper says: “We have nothing later from Mobile than the press telegram published yesterday. Official despatches from Mobile, giving accounts of af- fairs there, say nothing of the bad conduct of Anderson, or bot xe else, bat simply state that Fort Powell h been blown up, and Fort Gaines surrendered. Fort [organ still holds out, and will, no doubt, make # gallant, and, perhaps, @ protracted resistance; but its fall is, we presume, but a question of time. We know of no means by which it can be suc- cored. We have norams to sweep down and clear out the Yankee fleet. It may be possible for the garrison to evacuate it in safety, and blow it up.” Crops in the Eastern States. Now that some of the crops are harvested and the rest are rapidly approaching maturity and harvest time, itis possible tospeak with some definiteness of the general yield. The past season is long to be remembered for the severity of the drought, which in many in- stances nullified the energetic labors of the farmers and gave them nothing but discour- agement for their pains. But the recent rains have done much to relieve the severe effects of the early drouth, and the crop record for the ear will be a fair one after all. The hay crop as been light in quantity everywhere. Bnt itis the universal testimony that the quality of the limited yield was very much better than the average, and the weather wassuch that there never was a hay crop stored in better or- der. So that the better quality of the hay and its superior curing will do much to compen- sate for the small quantity which wascut. In some of the Western States there was an abun- dance of more than conid be cared for by the limited number of laborers left after the demands of war had been met. The wheat crop, one of the staples in which everybody with a mouih to fill has an interest, gaye a. yery fair yield and was harvested in very fine order. The corn crop will be light everywhere. So much of the energy of the pias ‘was expended in simply keeping alive the drouth, that now the rains have come, they will scarcely be able to ear ont The potato crop in New England will be a very tairone. Earl eae fields of course jelded lightly, an e high prices that the rst lots led to market always command have been maintained longer than usual. But the rains came in season to benefit late planted varieties in some , Bnd there is no fear of a potato famine. far the quality of the potatees dug has been without exception, and though there will be less bushels than usual, there will be much less hohe than some years, when the ravages of the rot have been so severe. No mention is yet made in any quarter of the appearance of the rot, and if, as many have claimed, there is @ connection between that and wet seasons, we must escape it. The prospect for apples in New England has been at no time in the season large, @nd the dronth sadly damaged those that escaped early frosts and worms. But there is a tolerable prospect tor late and winter fruit. In New York the ield of fruit will be small, but in New Jersey, aware, cBesteg Ngee pe Mesvinee crop is very large. The peach crop is especially one ‘the trees in many cases Havise broken down beneath their burdens, The apples are small bat fair, and free we and in unusnal. quantity. Pears willbe plenty enough but small.—Springjield Republican. wie does the ion of hanging killa man?” inquired Dr. ‘hately. A physiologisi replied, “ Because inspiration is ohesked, cet d, and blood 8 and con- fects the brain ”” wn Bosh replied bi Grace, “it is becanse rope enough: t pos oe gupedicagly ey cs ee . Fond, but stout parent—“Yes, she q, Peiuotiod ko; and she’s beginuing 16 krest ee nara thier” {esidine up Nporotamen} Baby, ers arctan m-ms.”-{ Punch. ‘A Dr: wn; Liberty, Mai : hooey convicted Of Ouatrabsing ie eee on tt the draft, by giving drared ag poisons, w. temporarily them in sach @ manne: thatane: received exemption papers. : a7 The heavy taxes Pig Rrotity. Secruanits the consumption of tébacco. A New colnalation is thet Dalf the smokers fine stopped. “ON THE WING.” Banoor, Mz, Aug. 12, 1904. Editor Star: As we cannot hear from the Star ‘we can st least let you hear from us as to the doings and travels of a ‘ty of Washingto- Bians, who left your ly Metropolis on the Bight of the Sth imst.in search of a cooler at- mosphere than has been found upon the shores of the Potomac during the present summer. ‘We took the night train for New York, ana reached thatmodern Babylon at6a.m. It is a matter of co! lation that the agitation of the air line railroad” project in Congress has had theeffect to cause the companies interested to place such superfor cars upon this road for the use of through passengers, as well as rid travelers of the intolerable nuisance of tra- versing the streets of Philadelphia in horse cars to reach the respective depots. +‘ Compe- tition is the life of trade,” and wnhile its effects are thus beneficial, those benefited have cause to _be grateful. New York does not look as though war, «grim vieaged war,” had effected its ity or re- tarded its progress, nor does « iw in its streets” as was prophesied by the rebel leaders in and out of Congress beforé they Inaugurated the rebellion. On the contrary, the march of improvement keeps steadily on, every branch of industry being taxed to its utmost to fill the demands made upon them. Vast numbers of buildings are in progress and the b bamand stir Of inductry are more noticeabie eyer before. Ofall the sights and wonders of thia Wonderful city none equal the Uentral Park. Tiuly this magnificent work of art (if:t may be 80 te rmed,) is characteristic of our country, for where else would euch a great undertaking be o:iginated and so far carried out in such an in- credibly short space of time. Would thatthe city of Washington had taken the initiatory st'ps to provide a Park for the accommonation ofits public. Hardly more than astones throw beyond its cor te limits, can be found a piace lar superior to the Central Park in point of natural beanty and scenery, and susceptible of improvement for this purpose. Alter @ day’s stay in New York, we took the magnificent steamer Metropolis, of the Fall River Line, for Newport, R. 1. Passin; through Long Island Sound the eye is charme with beautriul scenery, surpassed only by that ofthe Hudson. Passing Blackweil’s Island, Navy-Yard, Forts, and other places of inter- est, you pass through ‘Hell Gave,” and yeril this seemed another proof of the adage, tha! “the devil is not so black as he is painted,” for im the narfows’ quick channel, throagh which we parsed, there was nothing to justify so ap- robrious atitle. They do say. however, at alf tide the current is tremendously swift and fierce, and oftentimes dangerous. if it bea true rule “to judge things as they treat you,” EF shonid say ‘Hell Gate” nad been outrageously slandered in its nomenclature. The steamer Metropolis is a grand institution in all its fea- tures, and especially in its Suppers, which area good deal ahead of the New York hotels as we saw them. The wind stiffened and blew quite freeh off shore, and we here experienced ahout the first comfortable feeling of coolness ip weeks of drought and heat. Reached Newport at3 a.m., and were con- veyed toour rooms at Ocean House, where we found comfortable quarters. That Newe port is the pleasantest summer residence npon this continent was voted unanimously by our entire party, (including the baby.) after an ex- perience of two day’sstay. The prettest resi- dences ranging in yariety from cottage to palace, the neatest, cleanest streets, purest air, nicest Walks. It was atreat for Washingto- nians indeed, and we appreciated it. There were but two Washington families staying there, though the hotels were filled to their utmost capacity. The bathing at Newport is fine, though not &s good as in years past, atleast sothe habitues of the place say, owing to the great quantity of sea weed in the surf. It being Sabbath, la- dies did not bathe, and we males had the plea- sure of taking our first dip into old ocean, “aw naturel.”” A ery pleasent company are gathered to- gether at the Ocean House, and its accommo- dations are excellent. The lower hall extend- ing the entire length of the building, is the grand promenade, and is deliciously cool and pleasant. Altogether our stay here was delightfal, ang the feeling was one of universal regret when the order was given to take up our line of march, which we did oy afternoon, via Old Colony ard Newport Ratiroad - to Boston, which place we reached at 6 p. m. ‘We were disappointed in the ‘hub of the Universe,” though its environs and surround- ings are charming. The hub” is a terribly dirty place to our eyes—as much so as Wash. ington—and we rather shocked an inhabitant of the “hub” who was reviling the filthy con- dition of the National Metropolis, by remark- De « Yes, it is nearly as filthy as Boston.” topped at American House: a good hotel, but we can’t make out why people from other cities always extol their own hotels and cry down those of Washington; for certain it is, that with one or two exceptions, they are no cleaner, cheaper, or better. Speaking of cheap= ness in price of living, the farther North you go, the higher prices are. Atleast such is our experience, and itis abeut time that this fact was understood. If any one doubts it, let sey a trip to the Canada line and be con- vineed. Tuesday, visited Bunker Hill and Faneuil Hall, of precious memory; took a drive to Chelsea Beach anda bath in old ocean, This beach is one of the finest im America, and a gTeat resort eed Bostonians, Spent the day in visiting and sight-seeing, @nd at night x boat for Portland. ‘ 4 The scenery in Boston Bay is beautifal, though the shades of night set in before we had much opportunity for viewing it. The Islands which ekirt the harbor are pictu! ues; passed “Nix’s mate,” a small Island, on which rests a small tower or beacon, and con- cerping which a bystander related a legend somewhat on this wise: Some years ago a cer- tain character named “Nix,” ‘was hung here for murder. He died protesting his innocence, and foretold that for hanging an innocent man the Island would dwindle from its prosperous condition, and that the waves would wash it away. It wouldseem as thongh this predic- tion had or was to be verified, for but little re- mains of the Island which was formerly large and prosperous. A pleasant quartette on the boat relieved the monotony of the voyage at night by see ed variety of choice songs and hymns, and time passed very pleasantly till the hour for retirement. @ were favored with good weather, and escaped anything like sea sick- ness; reached Portland at 6 a. m., a thriving, beantiful city, and here let me stop hee ter. 5 AMUSEMENTS. FORD'S BREW. THEATER, 10th Street, ove Pennsylvania avenue. = eyAst wee OF SHR CHRIST YS, is Evening and every Eveniog during the Week, ENGAGEMENT FOR A SHORT ERAGON of the Original and Saly CHRISTY’S MINSTRELS, and the world-famour Comic Artist, = GEORGE CHRISTY. who will appear in their Unique, Chaste, and Re- cherche Drawing: Room Ents rtaiameata, an 15 tt JOHN P. SMITH, Business Agent. = \eouee lee! VARIETIES::. onting Beansylvania avenue and 91h street. FITZ BEM MOR S ees cen and see 81X DEGREES OF CRIME. SPECIAL NOTIOE. We refer the worthy reader of this paper to the grahic ceonnt written in the Datiy Morning bronicie and National Republican, in relation to the proprietor ef the Back Street Music Halland rtist Man—the ‘Lively Flea of Cranberry Read it, for it interests the peblie in gen- To-night and_ every night ia week the ogres or rime, eral startling romance of the Six Idleness, Women. Gaming, Theft, Murder, and the Reaffold. Firat wevk of the popular actor frena the Philadelphia theaters, (engaged at an ener- mous Salary,) Mr. Harry ©. Andrews. who will ap- pear in his great character of Julio Donnilly, Th charming actress. Lettie Chandler. a; Louisa. The rest of the characters by the Varieties dramatic Master eee Fannie May, Anni ie PIO NICS, EXCURSIONS, &c. AT THE WASKINGTON PARK, Ladies, au 15-4t? DENTISTRY. 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