Evening Star Newspaper, August 20, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricters D salhchenciah bbicrrnrersert tems eratreanr YS eeeeneeiasitn or wr Sree _ WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY,,, . AUGUST 20, 1864, EXTRA. LATE FROM THE VALLEY. Battle on Tuesday between Sheridan the Enem orto Flank S certain the Purpeses ef the Enemy, {Special correspondence of the Star.] o'clock p.m.—Editor Star :—Considerable ex- cement exists here at the present time, owing tothe conflicting reports from the Valley. A Aight is said to have taken place on Tuesday at Oedar Creek, between Sheridan's forces and a considerable body of the enemy, in which our i from W inchester—Reconnoissance to As- | Sheridan Captures Five | troops are reported to have captured 500 reb- | els. No details of the battle have reached here | yet, but one thing is certain, that Sheridan has ‘Withdrawn trom Winchester. From the best sources of information at my command, it appears that after the fight of Tuesday Sheridan discovered a flank move- ment of the rebels, when he determined to fall back from Winchester. A portion of his com- | } | July, Haacunstown, Mp., Thursday, August.13, 5 | MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION. The Cavalry Affair at Front Royal—Sheri- dan Retires to Berryville, etc. Harper's Ferry, August 18.—Advices from the front state tnat General Meredith's divi- sion of cavalry hada fight with some of Early’s infantry, @ day or two since, near Front Royal, in which the enemy were co’ ly Touted, with @ loss of several hundfed prisoners, including forty-seven officers, and three bat- tle flags. The prisoners were greatly cha- grined at finding themselves whipped and captured by cavalry. mong the casualties is the old war-horse, Col. Thomas C. Devins, 6th New York cavalry, ‘wounded in the foot. Capt. Morwitz, 6th Penz- sylvania, formerly an aid to Gen. Buford, it reported, is killed, and Major Starr, of the 6th Pennsylvania, is wounded. Lieut. F. E. Ew- ing, 9ist Ohio, reported killed on the 2ith of at Winchester, although severely ‘wounded in the chest, has just been broughtin here on his way home, and is doing well. Our cavalry is reported to have recaptured some of the animais recently taken by Moseby. The achievement was only accomplished after a sharp fight. Harper's Feeey, Aug. 19.—Gen. Sheridan’s army has fallen back to Berryville, this side of Winchester. The movement was made ne- cessary in order tosecure supplies, and to meet a flankmovement made by a heavy rebel force, which was moving u rough it Royal. ‘This force consists of Kershaw’s and Lomax’s divisions of Longstreet’s Corps, which have been sent from Richmond to reinforce Early. Our cavalry met the head of this column at Front Royal, on Wednesday, and an engage- | ment ensued, which is spoken of as a brilliant mand moved in the direction of Harper's Fer- | Ty, and at2 o’clock yesterday morning a force passec through Berryville, and to- ‘wards Snicker’s Gap, asif for the purpose of ascertaining if the rebels were making any de- monstrations towards Washington from that direction. Averill, with his command, holds Martins- burg yet, and at the present time his troops are drawn up in line of battle in front of the town, but at the latest advices from that place the rebels had made no demonstration against him, and it was believed that no considerable body of the enemy was moving in that direc- ziop, the main rebel force having apparently Started in quest of Sheridan. All the Government property at Martins- burg has been removed to a safe place, and Assistant Quartermasters Brown and Wray have reached here with their stores and trains, where they have established their headquar- ters for the present. The return of the quartermaster’s trains to this place has caused much uneasiness among Union men, and many are making preparations dor another skedaddle. The stage, with the mail @nd passengers, which left here this morning at seven o'clock, bas returned, having deemed it prudent not to ross the river at Williamsport. 1t is impossible, owing to the conflicting Tumors now afloat, to furnish you anything definite from the Valley, further than what I | have noted above. A train of about fifty wagons, belonging to the post quartermaster at Martinsburg, is now parsing through town,and an ambulanca load of woundedfrom the posi of the same place has also reached here. These men, however, ‘Were not wounded in any recent engagement. MITIGATION OF SENTENCE. The sentence in the case of private Samuel Chapman, company D, 6th regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, tried by court-martial on a charge of violating the 46th article ot war, in this, that while on sentinel duty at Carroll prison, on or about the 22d day of July last, he ‘was found-asleep by the corporal of the guard, has been approved; but in consideration of the former good character of the accused, the sen- tence has been mitigated from imprisonment for one year at hard laber to the forfeiture of $5 per month of his monthly pay for the period of six months. An order for his release from ccrfinement has been issued. S87 Part 43 of Frank Moore’s excellent «Re- deliion Record,” is sent us by Franck Taylor, agent for Washington, for this publication. ——_—_< e+ ____. FrvancraL.—The New York Post of yester- day evening says: Mr. Fessenden arrived this morning, and is at the Sub-Treasury in consultation with Mr. Cisco and other leading financial authorities. It is proposed to issue, on terms favorable to investors, a new loan of five-twenty 6 percent. bonds. No decision has, howeyer, at present been arrived at. Gold opened at 257, and after selling at 257; Closes at 257%. Exchange is inactive at 109% for specie. The loan market is abundantly supplied with capital seeking investment, but lenders are be- coming more cautions, and discriminate against certain descriptions of speculative securities. The rate continues at 7 per cent., and the de- mand is increasingly active. Commercial pa- per is offering more freely, and 60 days passes treely at 7a8 percent. For inferior grades 9 210 per cent. is freely paid. Banker's bills are offering at 7 per cent. The stock market opened dull and drooping. ‘There is more disposition to sell and the feel- pe Os not so sanguine. overnments are strong. The Commercial Advertiser says: The Secretary of the Treasury arrived in this city this morning, en route for Washington. His visit has no special business significance. He is expected to leaye for Washington this evening. ‘The money market is or A supplied with money. There is very little demand for loan or discounts, and & large amount of money re- mains idle. The rate for call loans continues easy at7 percent. First-class business paper is taken at7 per cent. The best bankers’ names @re current at 7 per cent. ATTEMPT TO REcarTURE Bucuanan —On Sunday morning, the 7th, about 2 o’clock,a Rebel raid wasmade on the Pensacola Navy- Yard, and an attempt was made to recapture Buchanan and his staff, which proved a fail- ure. Fortunately, some 500 of the 2d Maine cavalry had buta short time before been landed from a United States tronsport, and were sta- tioned in the Navy yard. There were alsd two vessel, guarding the bayou just back of Nayy¥-% ard, and they assisted in repelling this ‘attack of the Rebels, by shelling the woods im the vicinity of where they were concealed. A signal rocket was sent up, which caused the vessels lying at the Ns vy- Yard to beat to quar- ters, and preparations were rapidly made to meet the attack, which was soon made and Tegaiees nen the Tennessee left it had not been as- certained what loss had been sustained on either side by this raid. The Tennesse left Pensacola on the morning of the 7th, at 6 o’clock, with a number ot the convalescent sick who had been taken from the hospital there to make room for the woun- ded brought from Mobile Bay by the Meta- comet. She crossed the bar at the Southwest Pass, at fifteen minutes past ‘ o’clock, on Sun- day night, and arrived in New Orleans on Monday morning at § o’clock, making the run from Pensacola ip twenty-six hours, including stoppages. "8 Col. Benjamin Chew, proprietor of the noted Chew House, near Philade|phia, used as & cover by the British at the battle ot German- town, is dead. He was secretary of legation ub St. James during Jackson's administra- a. @7 The Harrisburg Telegraph learns that Several citizens of Chambersburg have become insene on account of the loss of their entire effects by the late rebel fire in that town. W- At & moderate compntation, it is sald the hotels and boarding-houves at Saratoga last ‘week contained a population ofeleven or twelve thousand. # 7 The renowned stallion Prampton is dead. He exerted himself too much in his endeavors to escape from Chambersburg with a rider on hia back at the time of the late rebel raid. SF The Democracy of Maine have nomi- mated Judge Joseph Howard, of Portland, for Governor. 7 The new marine colors of England a white for her Majesty’s ensign, blue for the re — neg Ted for merchantmen. ’ ‘© grape crop in the Lake ragion, Ohio musually jarge, ¥ dant ping Promises to be more abun- sg Jobn Taylor Wood, the commander of the Tall is @ gran | < Pient Taylor. » dson of ex-Presi uy Mr. Jarrett, of the Boston Theater, off ramatization Bac 8500 tor Ba di re tion of Teanyson’s new a7” A new hotel, to cost over $100, De erected at Cape MAY. | Mate, fe $0. W@ The corn crop Ilinois the present year, equal the best of many yours pas S27” Wool is rapidly declining in Michigan. Mam week 1t fel! 10 oF 15 cents a pound. 87 The Spiritualists of Vermont will soon ‘Meet in convention. 7A Sabbath school teacher in New York is in prison for rape. bung himself aw A in Taunton last for grief at the death of his wife. pylvanis is foe Suen bons miners in Pens See aaa Baadwich 5 . success. The fight was in an open field, and our cavalry made a splendid charge, which drove the enemy in confusion. We captured nee 300 prisoners, who were brought off the eld. Gen. Sherman’s movements are not to bere- garded as & retreat. He found that the enemy were being heavily reinforced, and wisely re- fused to fight at Strasburg or Winchester, where he would be flanked through Front Royal or Snicker’s Gap. If the rebels wanta fight it is believed that they can get one by ad- vancing on him in his present position. FROM THE SOUTHWESY- A Union Victory—The Rebel Frank Wood- ward Captured. CLARESVILLE, TENN., August 19.—A small scout, sent out from here yesterday, returned at midnight, and reported -three hundred rebels, commanded by Frank Woodward, at Garrettsburg, twelve miles from here, at six o’clock last night. Tney were well mounted, and armed mostly with navy revolvers, and were pressing horses and mules indiscrimi- mately, They are supposed to be on the way to join Adam Johnson. [SECOND DISPATCH. CLARKSVILLE, August 19, 10.30 A. M.—Wood- word attacked Hopkinsville about four o’clock this morning, and was repuleed by a company ofthe 52d Kentucky and one hundred home guards. On the second charge Woodward was Mortally wounded and taken prisoner. Two rebel soldiers were killed. There was no loss on our side. The rebels are still hovering around the town, and another attack is ex- pected. The Pirate Tallahassee Blockaded—Her Coaling at Halifax Stopped—Return of the Dacotah. Boston, Aug. 19.—It is reported that the pi- rate Tallahassee was at Halifax at ten o’clock this morning, and thata United States gun- boat was outside the harbor. Several men of captured vessels state that the commander of the Ta}lahassee is one Huckins, a Nova Sco- tian, who resided in Portiand ashort time a few years ago. HALIFAX, Aug. 19.—At noon to-day Admiral Hope sent to the Tallahassee several boats with crews and an order te cease coaling, which ‘was promptly enforced. She intended taking 500 caldrons fora long voyage, but has less than 300, week’s supply. She sails during the night beyond doubt for North Bay. It is impossible to obtain the names of the vessels destroyed. The Falcon, 8 blockade runner, is still here. Boston, Aug. 19.—The gunboat Dacotah has returned from her cruise after the Tallahassee, From California. San. Francisco, Aug. 13.—Arrived the steamer St. Louis, from Panama, and the steamer John L. Stephens, from Mazatlan. Brings $275,000 in bullion and a large quantity ef silver ore. The French occupy Durango. The news that Gen. Uraga nas made peace with the Imperial- ists is confirmed. The country between Gnanajuato and the City of Mexico ts in a dreadful condition. The s'eamer Sierra Nevada sailed for Oregon and British Columbia with a large amount of merchandise and machinery. Northern mining news good. : Charles Weller has been released from Fort Alcatras on taking the oath and giving bonds for $25,000. Call fer a Democratic State Convention. ALBANY, Aug. 15,—At a meeting of the Dem- ocratic State Central Committee, held in this city to-day, a State convention was called, to meetin Albany on the 14th of September next, to nominate an electoral ticket and candidates for State officers. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH, 4% street. Preaching TO-MORROW at'll a. m. by the Rev. 8. B. WIS! of Michigan. 1t* REY. JNO. R. NICHOLS, WILL PREACH 3 “in Bast Washingtun M. P. Church, corner OfSth street and Va. av.. TO MORROW (Sunday) morning and evening at 11 a.m.and3p.m. The public are invited, 1t* ST. PAUL'S M. E. MISSION, CORNER OF 6th and N streets —Preaching to-morrow, @tlia.m.,by Rev. W.M. D. RYAN; and até p. maby Rev. E.C, MERRICK, The public are ie vited. 0G, GL ee NAVAL LODGE, NO. 4, a . AND A.M., will meet to-morrow, Sun- ¥, the 2st instant, at 2 o’e:oek, p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother Epwin A. Ma Lincoln Hospital. All Master Masona in good standing are fraternally invited to attend By order ofthe W.M, I.H, McCATHRAN, 1t* Secretary. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING sf the TIN PLATE AND SHEBT-IRON vommERS ASSOCIATION on TUESDAY, Au- gust 23, at Shepherd’s Hall, at 8 o’clock p. m.. by order of the President, as business of great im- portance isto be brought before the meeting. au 20-21 TEMPERANCE MEBTING —The regular monthly meeting of the Catholic Beneficial ota} Abstinevee Society will be held on SUNDAY NEXT. the 2ist instant, at their Hall, corner of F and loth streets, at 5’, o’clock p,m. An address from the President of the Society ay be expected, All former members, and others wishing to joia, are invited to attend. it* JOHN T.C. OLARK, Secretary. TAKE NOTICE.—Having been appointed by the proniatars of the Nationai Intelli- gencer agent for the eutdoor business, persons esiring to subscribe for the same by the week, nom = cee do <0. By leering siete ee at Carles Anderson’s Bookstore, 7th street. near F. (au 18-3t*) JOHN tT. HALLBCK. CS Oericns TO TAX-PAYERS.—Oo.iacror’s XPIELD, from Orrick, City Hall, August 18, 1834.—The rate of tax for the year 1864has been fixed at one dollar and ten cents on the one hundred dollars, Under the law a discount of 10 per cent. is allowed upon al id on or before the last day of September . The abatement therein named will not be allowed upon the taxes on property al- ready in arrears fc ‘al purposes until all euch arrearagesare paid. WM. DIXON, au 15-eo2w Collector. Ba ate a tS WATER REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, June 29, 1364.—This office having been necessa- sarily closed for several days during th® present Sale iret poset arate water will be shut off 4 mall premises of which f the water rent is unp: 9 far marenotiog will be given. RANDOLPH CO jy 30-4 Water Regi ENERAL ORDERS OF THE DE- G PABTMENT FOR 1961, 1362 ses TWO LARGE OOTAVO: VOLUMES, of about 1,250 pages, bound in éloth. Price $10, sent free Pais dey published fad forsale by i y publisl ae Wave! SON an20-3t_ _ Bookseller and Stationer. 334 Pa’ ay, INEN IN PLACE OF COTTON —I h: T complete asegrine {ofFINE LINEN SHMET" ING, bought below the present market value, at 3 ‘8 very much preferred and r for use. 10-4, 11.4, and 12-4 Linen ccs Tevet tpeatpe tani, Dae ee . SM. MEYENDERG, 48 Market ~ Uit JAaBs! lo a re they have bee: Y's lly tee Hit re warrant them to ‘keep tratt pel fectly. As it is for eve: ily to put fruit they want for the winter.” Pu. uP Sil the au 20-lw* ‘OR BAL: BR. . Feist ans 5.eor ncn 8 - Wii aod feet 1's inch Tongue and Grove Floering ards $33 “. Tinch Paced Tongue and Grove Flooring 90,000 Pickets, fc » t aa 20-3 Under the y oly ay ited to examine our iE. Tins as th sted, and it requires no sugar and the jars no cement, WEBB & BEVERIDGE. street, Georgetown, D. O Tedgogd prices, the following lots of WHITE PINE a0 ss Sans au 19- OFFICIAL. By the President af the A PROCLAMATION. Whereas the act of, of the 28th of September, 1950, entitied «An act to create ad- ditional collection districts in the State of Cali- fornia, and to change the existing districts therein, and to Modify the existing collection districts in the United States,” extends to mer- chandise warehoused under bond the privilege of being exported tothe British North Ameri- can provinces, adjoining the United States, in the manner prescribed in the act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1615, which designates certain frontier ports through which merchandise may be exported, and further provides ‘that such ited States of America. | othér ports, situated on the frontiers of the United States adjoining the British North American Provinces, as may hereafter be found expedient, may have extended to them the like privileges, on the recommendation of the Sec- retory of the Treasury, and proclamation duly made by the President of the United States specially designating the ports to which the aforesaid privileges are to be extended.” Now, therefore, 1, Abraham Lincoln, Presi- dent of the United States of America, in accord- ance-with the recommendation of the Secretary of the ry, do hereby declare and pro- claim that the port of Newport, in the State of Vermont, is and shall be entitled to all the privileges in regard to the eet of mer- chandise in bond to the British North American Provinces adjoining the United States which are extended to the ports enumerated in the 7th section of the act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1845, aforesaid, from and after the date of this proclamation. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington this eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and Hae & four, and of the Independence of the ee States of America the eighty- ninth. (i. 8.) ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President : Wa. H. SEWAED, Secretary of State. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, August 19, 1964. Informatien has been received at this Depart- ment from Mr. John F. Potter, the Consul General of the United States at Montreal, that the Governor of Canada has, by proclamation dated August 6th, prohibited the é: tation of anthracite coal from that Province in any man- ner or way whatsoever. PpRorosars FOR LOAN. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, July 25, 1864. 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 payable twenty years from August 15, 1367. 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- seribers. 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 must endorse upon the original certificate the denomination 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 transmitted 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 will be paid by the Department upon receipt of the Original ertificates. As the notes draw interest from August 15, per- sons making deposita 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 pet 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 see that the proper endorsements are made upon the original certificates. All officers authorized to receive deposi requeated to.give to applicants all desired i tion, and afford every facility gor making sub- scriptions. W.P. SENDEN, Sy 25-tf Secretary of the Treasury. LOST AND FOUND. STRAY HOGS.—Came into the enclosure of the &) subscriber. near Clifburn Barracks, on August ith, two eh te Laie can havethem by rovin, roperty and paying expenses. Plugin “WILLIAM EDEN. OT LOOSE FROM MY WAGON ON THE 18TH inst.,a Bay MARE, about 5 years old. with har- errand swingle tree attached to her. The finder will be liberally rewarded, by leaving her at Mr. G.'W. SISLES, on7th street, between H and I. an 20-3t* - JAMES DOVE. {TRAY HORSE.—Came to the premises of the \O subscriber, on Tharsday evening, 18th inst.,a small BAY MARR, with set of harness, which the owner can have by proving property and payin, charges, Poe ‘phos. W, ROWE, . au 20-. $10 514 Massachusetts avenue. REWARD-—Strayed or stolen, last night, a brown MULE, four years old; no mar except a white spot behind his ears,and a black stripe down his back and shoulder; had on one shoe on his forefoot. The above reward will be paid if brought to the corner of 3d and Va. ave. au 2)-3t* NEIL Mc@UINTY. $5 REWARD.—Lost in this cit; a. afternoon, a BLAOK MO! on Saturday CO POCKET BOOK, containing a certain sum of money. Who- ever will leave itat this office shall reocive the above reward, au 19-lw* $5 REWARD-Strayed from the subscriber, on J the 6th instant,a STEER, marked with tar on neck and tail. Forits recovery or information of its whereabouts. the above reward is offered, Ce OG HOOVER, corner 6th and P streets. au 19- $5 PR WARD steered or stolen, on the ith ins black +adark colored chesnut HORSE, very mane and fail; kind, feet white, 1eft forefoot white, white star in the forehead, white spot on the nose; brand © on the left shoulder; lame in the right forefoot. Theabove reward will be ines if returned to JOHN 0. DWYER, corner 1th and R sts, au 19 2t* $5 REWARD-—Strayed away on Sunday, lith instant, adark brindle and white spotted COW. The above reward will be givenif retorned to TIMOTHY ALLEN, H street north, between 3d and 4th cast, au 13-8t* OST—On Monday evening, a small bay MARE. about four years old, h: ing on a saddle an bridle, $25 reward will be paid for her return to No. 49 I ‘igh street, Georgetown. gu l7 6t* RESP ASS#8—NOTICE—Several COWS and one HORSE, branded “condemned,” have been found trespassing upon the grounds of the George- town Conese: k e own sre requested to Prove pro} ¥, pay charges, an e en) +a Botioe ia hereby given’ that sli persona Neroatter committing any trespass by willfally breaking down or injuring the fences belonging to the lands of the College, or by entering any of their enctosed lands with their cows, horses, or other animals, will be proseouted to the utmost extent of the law. By order of the President. aul7-eolm Sines eer en ees SUBSTITUTES. AG?8TS FORTHE QUOTA OF THE DISTRICT, SUBSTITUTES! SUBSTITUTES! N. H. MILLER & 0O,, No. tc miath street west, near Senna} vale se: nek INTY-FIVE men for the army, 48 : INTATIVES for those li the DRAFT, wat tHE MOST REASONABLE PHLOMS ; B.-Eunners liberally dealt with. Exemption papers prepared, with dispatch. By * "RY MILLER, au 6-3w* Justice of the Peace, UBSTITUTES.—Sa SGirolied citeons wen tater bought hed ie st., between. ait and Zist, before slsewhere, tt ere, ill be furnished TO FEMALES, vin’s Female Alterative Pills, edy in correcting all irregularities structions, pain inthe side, head and Ral tation of the heart, N.B. There pills should not be taken by females g pregnancy, as th cau France 4e've 0 tained on] » 01 tween 9th and loth sts, alan in this country, vt LANOS.—We have just received eigh tmore o Son's Piasas, all of BY pepontes T Bo’ a> ‘and styles, which we o: it factory prices. Th Pisnos me. her in price than others, but their mu. in apparent to all, after a careful exam- 'e ¢;glscon band » ent elodeony at z Cor, lth st, a. aVOREE, APCOND_ EDITION, 4 OOLOCK P.M * GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the follewing quo- ‘ tations of Government sécurities : EO Aug. 20, 1964. Uv. A 6's Coupon 1881. Certificate Oheéks., Ps New YorkK—First BOARD. Coupons, 10814; 5-20’s, 11034; Certificates, 91%; Gold, 257. INTEREST ON BONDS. ‘The Secretary of the Treasury has anticipa- ted the interest on 10-40 bonds, due Ist Sep- tember next, and on the 5-20 bonds, due ist November next, by direeting that the same be paid on and after this date. The proper authorities im New York and Phildelphia were advised by telegraph of the above this morning. RELEASED. H. L. Zimmerman, committed to the Old Capitol some time sinee, charged with disloy- alty, was released this morning on taking the oath of allegiance. STAMPED ENVELOPES.—The price at which stamped envelopes are furnished the Depart- ment, under a recent contract, being largely in excess of those heretofore made, the Depart- ment has issued a circular to the various offices announcing a corresponding advance rate at which they are to be furnished the pub- lic. The increase in price on the letter size three cent stamp, is about 17 per cent. The envelopes remaining in the several offices on the receipt of the circular above alluded to ‘will be disposed of at the same rates as hereto- fore —the increased rates applying only to those. PERSONAL.—Mr. Webster, of the State De- partment, is absenton a visit to Buffalo, N. Y. The degree of A. M. was conferred at the re- cent commencement of Jefferson College, Pa. upon Benjamin F. Wilkins, of the Post Office Department. #7 Shillington, Odeon Building, sends us the agreeable September number of Peterson’s National Magazine. i TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM THE FRONT. Heavy Firing Heard in the Direction of Dutch Gap. FortTazss Mowrog, Ang. 19.—The following information has been received from Roanoke Island, dated August 16th: Capt. Ellis, formerly of the United States Navy, is now in command of the rebel ram Albemarle. Capt. Moffat, the former commander, is now in command of the rebel steamer Cog net, and has justrun the blockade at Wilmington with & vessel, the cargo of which is cotton. Fifteen thonsand pounds of sugar were re- ceived at South Mills, N.C., by rebel agents, and conveyed to Weldon, N. C., by way of Edenton. The mail steamer Keyport arrived at Old Point at 5 p.m. from City Point, and reports heavy firing in the direction of the canal last night from eleven to three o’clock, but brings no particulars. FROM MISSISS¥PPI. Fight at Hurricane Creek with rrest’s Command—Forrest Whipped and Forced to Retreat. MEMPHIS, August 17.—On the 13th, General Smith’s command, consisting of one brigade of infantry and two of cavalry, attacked three brigades of Forrest’s command, who held a artially fortified position on Hurricane Creek, Miss. and after ashort, but sharp contest, the liged to retreat, ur loss was not rebele were dislodged and leaving 50 dead on the field. over 40 killed and wounded. Gen. Washburne has issued an order regu- lating the prices of provisions in Memphis, in consequence of the exorbitant prices de- manded by dealers. THE REBEL RAID IN KENTUCKY. Prisoners captuser cae Guerrillas Scat- tered. INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 19.—A dispatch to Gen. Carrington from Gen. Hovey, commanding the forces sent in pursuit of Adams’ and John- son’s guerrillas, says he had reached Morgan- field and captured a few prisoners, and scattered the balance of the guerrillasin all directions. Gen Hovey levied an assessment on the dis- loyal citizens of Union county, Ky., for $32,020 tocoverthe damages sustained by the Goy- ernment. FROM CAIRO. Organizations for Home Protection. Catro, Aug. A meeting lastnight forthe porpoee of organizing the Home Guards was largely attended. Much enthusiasm was man- ifested. Three companies were immediately organized; others are forming. The organiza- tionsjare for the same purpose as those effected se Mound City and er towns along the bor- er. < PURSUIT OF THE TALLAHASSEE. HALIFAX, August 20.—The Tallahassee sailed at 2 o’clock this morning, going eastward. The gunboat Pontoosuck arrived at 6 o’clock, hay- ing been detained by the fog. She sails imme- diately in pursuit. Another United States steamer is signalled to the westward. An Inquiry at Sea. PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 20.—The British brig James Crow, from Liverpool, reports that on the night of the 18th she spoke a yacht or pile boat, which made earnest inquiries if she ad seen a steamer with one mast, and gavea full description of the Tallahassee. The boat was no doubt the New York pilot James Funk, before reported as captured by the Tallahas- see. " NEW YORK STOCK LIST. [By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) New Youk, Aug. 20.—U. 8S. 1881, coupon 6’s, 108 4; U.S. 5.208, 116%; Certificates of Indebt- edness, 95; Gold, cog A N. ¥. Gentral, 130%; Erie, 112%; Hudson River, 1313;; Harlem, —; Reading, 136%; Michigan Central, 139; Michi. gan South 89%; Dilinois Central, 131%; Clevelagd and Pittsburg, 1124; Cleveland and Toledo, 130%; Ohicagojand Rock Island, 112%; Milwaukie and Prairie‘du Ohien, 69%; Pitis- burg, Fort Wayneand Ohicago, 1144; Alton and Terra Haute, 63; Chicago and Northwestern, 56%; Quicksilver, 82%. re JartL DerivERy.—On Monday night last, the jail of this county was brokem open, and all the inmates—five in number—made their escape. The sheriff, as ‘will be seen by an ad- vertisement in another column of to-day’s parer, offers & suitable reward for their ap- prehension. The jsil-bregking business has gone on for such a Jength of time, that any comments upon the present insecure condition of that “institution” would be superfiuous. Some of those who es d were committed for capital offenses, and if rogues and others are not to go unwhipped of Justice, it is about time ecomething was done to remedy this evil.— Prince Georgian, Aug. 19. @7~ The California houses of prostitution are recruited from China. Girls are brought over and sold, as if slaves, for this purpose. A late San Francisco paper mentions that the police boarded a vessel China, just arrived, and possession of her cargo of 19 girls of this sort. Thé renee adds: “They were a choice lot, and estimated to be worth from $150 to $100 apiece.” N@-The latest news from South America indi- cates that the position of Chili towards Peru has been misrepresented, and that the two States are cor aly disposed toward each other. It is very evident that in case of war, Chili and Peru will stand together. &7 The Philadelphia Gazette, speaking of a new prima donna, recently heard, says: Her voice is as soft as a roll of velvet, and as tender as a pair of slop-shop pantaloons. #7 Girls, none too young te bé in the nurse- Ty, make their three or four toilettes a day.— Saratoga Letter. The little babies change oftener. WZ The Ohicago police, a few nights ago, witnessed the strange sight of a young boy and his grandmother being on & spree together, rambling about the streets drunk. &@ Dakotah grows, big grasshoppers. An army of them nave been marching over the rairies for some time, eating up every green ig! prorated nib for the ‘of the Ohamn- aa Twenty-seven ladies of New Beato rd, Mass.. have agreed to furnish each a repre- sentative recruit. 4 } rn tis on ite wy, to open wa regioamn a‘ the inland sea of Japan, 2 LOCAL NEWS. Tae City RaitRoap.—Rights of the Com- pany and of Passengers Holding ‘ansfers® morning at eleven o'clock, Justice Clay- ton heard the evidence in the case of E. Ry- neal, conductor, and —— Roberts, driver of -street car, No. 58, (7th streeet branch) who are chamged with agsault and battery, and with fraudulently and maliciously ejecting Wm. G. Coffin from said car On the isthinst. It ap- peared, from the evidence of Mr. Coffin, that ‘on the morning 6f Monday, August 15th, he started in a car from the eastern part of the city, and at the 7th street junction got a trans- fer to go north on the 7th street branch, to the Patent Office. He kept the transfer in his hand, and got on car No. 58, and when the conduc. tor passed around te take the fare of the pas- gengers, Mr. Coffin presented the transfer. The conductor declined it, which refusal surprised the prosecutor, and he remarked that he had just got it from the con- ductor of the car he had left. The conductor replied that he could not help it; he could not take the transfer. Mr. Coffin replied that the conductor would have to sue for the fare. The conductor replied that he would not do that, but-would put himoff. Mr. Coffin replied that he had better not undertake that, and inquired how he would do it, by bowie-knife, pistol, or otherwise? The con- ductor rang the bell and stopped the car, and calling the driver,and ordered him to take hold of Mr, C. and help puthim off. By one pulling and the other pushing, they got him to the front platform, and there he resisted again. ‘There the driver was in frontof Mr. C., who pushed him off. Mr. T. B. Griffin, sworn.—Corroborated the evidence of Mr..Coffin, except that Mr. C. of- fered to fight the conductor with bowie-knife, pistol, or as he chose. The manner of Mr. CO. ‘was: culculated to excite those inside and cre- ate alarm. The conductor and driver did not use more than n violence to pnt . C. off. The conductor did not taxe hold of Mr. Coffin’s breast. Before the offer of the transfer Mr. OC. was quiet. The transfer.check was offered in evidence. It was dated Monday, August 15, and was checked for the morning trip. [The trip upon which it was offered was in the afternoon, about 2 o'clock.) Justice Clayton decided that the ticket ought to have been stamped on the other side to indi- cateevening. But the passenger, by the com- pany’s charter, had a right to ride to the termi- nus of the road, and the act of the conductoron the main road was the act of the company, for which the passenger is not to suffer, he having a right to ride to the terminus of 7th street, and the check being informal gave the conductor no right to eject the passenger. The defendants were held to bail for court in $500. ——>———_ ARRESTED AS SUSPIOIOUS CHARACTERS.— Last night, officers McOolgan and Williams arrested two boys of 15 years of age as sus- Ppicions characters. They were arrested at the Arlington House, corner of Pennsylvania aye- nue and ie street. The grounds of heed te are as follows:—Some weeks ago 4 robbery was perpetrated at the St. Charles Hotel; three lads who stop) there were suspected; these two ans’ the description of two of the three. Soon after a robbery occurred at the Pennsylvania House, C. near 4% street, and these boys were suspected. The night after a robbery was perpetrated at the Exchange Ho- tel, opposite, and the same boys were suspect- ed. The handwriting on the hotel registers corresponds with the writing of one of them at the station-house last night. There being no positive evidence of the robberies being com- mitted by them, Sergeant Cronin turned them over tothe Provost Marshal, inthe expecta- tion that they will perform their ablutions under the shower-bath at the central guard- house for a week or two, and then be drummed out of the city. Se CLEANSING THE CiTy.—A large force of con- trabands, under the direction of Capt. Merritt, baye resumed the good work of cleansing the streets of this city of its superfluous mud and filth. The military authorities attend to the streets and avenues, and the gutters therea- bouts, and they require that occupants of honses shall attend to their back alleys, and keep them clean by scraping together all dirt and filth, and having it disposed of by the suthority appointed to attend to that matter. Under the laws and regulations of the sani- tary department of the city and the Metropoli- tan Police government, together with the rules adopted by the military, we ought to have a clean and sweet smelling city, if housekeepers will only attend to keeping their yards and premises clean. —— THE WaTER Boarp.—As statedin the Star Horas: the new Water Board, authorized y the City Councils, organized on Thursday evening last by the election of B. B. French as temporary President and Capt. Wm.G. Moore as secretary, pro tem, On motion of Mr Semmes a resolution was adopted asking the Corporation Attorney to in- form the Board whether the act of June 20th, 1564, empowered the Board to assess the water taxes upon the property where the water was introduced. The rd then adjourned. No permanent red Heed yet been appointed, the Mayor not having yet approved the bill - creating the office. —— FUNERAL.—There was an immense attend- ance yesterday at the funeral of the esteemed Benson MoKenney, late master workman in the Navy Yard. Naval Lodge of Masons was out, with a fine band of music from Lincoin Hospital. The Tascarora Tribe of Red Men was present with martial music. The Navy Yard Beneficial Society was also present, and also delegations from every branch of the Navy Yard. The funeral services, at the house and at the cemetery, (Congressional Burying Ground,) were conducted by Rey Dr. Morsell, of Christ Church, Navy Yard. —— GENEROSITY.—Col. Ellinger, with his char- acteristic liberality, has set apart his exhibi- tion on Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock and night at S o’clock for the benefit of St. Joseph’s Or- phan Boys’ Asylum, and on Tues after- noon and night for St. Ann’s Infant Asylum. As these exhibitions are of the most moral and entertaining kind, we expect to see the house crowded. ——.—__. Scunpay Excursions.—It is understood that Maj. Gen. Augur, the Military Governor here, has signified his determination to put a stop to Sunday excursions down the river by refusing to grant any further licenses for that object. This action of the Military Governor is doubt- less due to the disgraceful proceedings of last Sunday. w@” Mulligan, killed at Winchester, was made a brigadier to date from July 24th. aa The printing-press men of Boston have organized a “Union.” W7-Anthony Trollope has an annual income of $60,000 from his copyrights. 7 In the East the peach crop is plentiful— in the West, scant. e -—F* GOODS! DRY @oops : GREAT INDUCEMENTS. 3 Having anticipated the late rise, and consequent- ly laid in a heavy supply, I am enabled to offer my oods at great inducements. _cmelee Cotton at 35c.; extra heavy, 40c.; yard e, . wh good assortment of light and dark Prints at Linens, Flannels,jCassimers, Black Silk, &c., at LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRIOEs. Fancy Goods—Linen hematitched Handkerchiefs 85c.; Linen Shirt Fronts 35c. A great variety of Hosiery, French Corsets, Figo Oe eLabet alioula: taf)’ to call tthe oh o pur 18 Cl store of JuLes svoRL nt? ‘au 20-3t* 421 7th st., between G and H. Pompeo oF SRBTALN PALADrRS assuming rrible as} personal con- sulting Dre H, A. BARROW, of New York. Pro. prietor of Tresemar, &c., &¢.,.—professional duties requiring his presence at Washington for a few days. He may be accordingly comaulted at the Bb- itt House, F street, until September 3d and no onger, as his suserony -Gagaserncn ts renders it impossible te prolong his stay. 5 judicious supervision and inspection of dis- eases arising from imprudences, enables the prac- titioner, experienced in those specialities, to adopt prompt and unerring means to remove the blight, ‘and purify the tainted system, which if allowed to take its course un assumes forms fearful to contemplate, therefore, those unfortunately com- pelled to appear in the social circle with a system saturated with disease, or enfeebled by perverted Debits, sreaxeertet es avail themselves of Dr. Bar- Tow’s 0) ine visit. Houra of consultation at Ebbitt House, from 11 till 2, and from 4 until G, unless by special appoint- ment, 20-tSep3, RIESEMAR—Protected by Fovel Letters Pet and secured by the seals Tie praneiands * eat y of Ln] 1 i Din ete ra ii eamar No.2 bbs ent eo. Tri te (0; 8 is the infallible remedy Impurities Eecondary eyes: sae 2 visting the use aR is inane fore ‘ofemort able from effects of : po] ghangos of atmosphere, i tin cone at $3 —e or Ls Divided in seperate deat 4s edt : peta Dr. Wo. 194 EGET corse ores corner 11 BRIC: BRICKS! PRIGKS! Wasntneron ree ean atid for sale af the lowest cash prices, at the foot of 15th st. west and Canal, eu 19-30" OR SALE—A BARBER SH ty F ‘s CHAIRS, and other PIXTU! fe ope 8. FISHERS. 591 1th stroet, or on New 01 5 an l9: . between 13th and Mth sts. APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF Resident Student at Providence Hospital will be received until September Ist. All applications must be addressed to Sister MARY CA WA) Providence Hospital. au 19-tsep] NOTICE.—The co ertnerahie heretofore exist- ing between Fee K. Walsh and John Pella, Foypbrokers under the name and firm of M. K. ALSH & OO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. 4 : ou toste Ut 18 ae WALSH’ R E00: AUTION.—To all whom it may hal’ pint cone hereby cautioned with the f'R. A, Shinn,’ aa all who arefound eo slienting ail bs prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law ‘‘pro- eve against the improper use of trade marks, T would also notify my, customers that payment will be éxacted for all bottles lost b this date WA, SHINN, Set Union Bottling Depot, 57° Aug 18, 1364. [an.19-Im cine Grpene at, Go. Hiezty IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES, LANSBURGH & BRO., OF THE BALTIMORE. BARGAIN 8TORB, 375 Seventa Steerer, Three Doors Above I Street, will commence to runoff their stock for a fow days at much less than factory prices. The largest and best selected stock of DRY GOODS in the city. 1,500 pieces dark prints from 35 cents up. 4 000 pieces Bleached and Brown Cotton: 1,200 pieces white and colored Flann every variety. 1,000 pieces dark fall Delaines, 400 pieces Shepherd Plaids, a beautiful article, at 50 cents. Bleached and brown LINEN TABLE CLOTH, TOWELS, NAPKINS and a general assortment of HOUSEKEEPING GOODs, at less than importation price. CASSINETS AND CASSIMERES, for men and boys’ wear, very cheap, Plain, colored and paper CAMBRIOS, best quality, at 30 cents. 3,000 dozen Hosiery of all grades,some verg good. Ladies’ white Hose at 25 cents, Heavy ribbed do, at 35 cents. J. & P. Coats’ Spools 15 cents. Green & Daniel's, Stuart's & Clark’s Spool Cet. ton, in white, black and colored, 12}4 cents. Smith’s best Needles § cents a paper. Pest Pins 5 cents a paper. With a great many other bargains too numeroua to mention. HOOP SKIRTS, HOOP SKIRTS, at half price, to close, Call Early at the BALTIMORE BARGAIN stot LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 Seventh Street, Three Doors above I street. N. B.—Some envious people swear LANSBURGH & BRO, steal their goods, or else they couldn't sell ao cheap; but that’salia mistake. When we buy(and for cash only) we know how to lay out money to @n advantage. au 19-3t* JAY COOKE & CO., BANKERS, FIFTEENTH STREET, OPPOSITE U. 8. Taeasurr, Receive Subscriptions for the NEW OU. S. 73-10 LOAN authorized by the act of June 30th, 1364. The notes will be issued under date of August 15th, in denominations of $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000, payable to bearer or order, bearing interest at 73-10 per centum per annum, payable semi-an- nually, and will be convertible at the option of the holder at maturity into six per cent. Five- Twenty Bonds. We buy and sell— GOVERNMENT BONDS ofall issues, TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, And COIN, And pay the highest price for QUARTERMASTER’S CERTIFICATE CHEOKS. Sy 2-tf JAY COOKE & 00. IGHTNING RODS.—LIGHTNING RODS — The pndersigned is prepared to furnish LIGHTNING RODS, with platina-tipped points, at the shortest and most reasonable terms. Also, BELL HANGING done a Moda mepeoset style. rk done in the country at city price: ii y CSOANEIDER, | EID: _au 18-Im* 271 Penn, av., Washington, a ENGINE INDICATOR, by Paul man ; Capt. Walker’s Netes on Screw Propulsion, Ward’s Steam for the Million, Portnine ongthe Steam Engine, London. | Nain & Brown on the Marine Steam Engine, aang om the Steam Engine. 5, Gordon on the Marine Steam Engine, Longon, Isherwood’s Engineering Precedents; 2 vol. segues Catechism of the Steam Engine; New on, . Hoblin on the Steam Engine, London, a onthe Steam aingine London, ty ANGK TAYLOR. ROVE YOUR BYE- the use of the cel-' fed Creo fara mae yw: as the for - ‘RESERVING the i: ed Byesight. G07 Optisians orrectir auited, by FRAN EIN $44 Pennsylvania Avenue, bet, 13th and 1sth sts., an 88 P und National, PiaUS"Oninaus “Sere Cte aR. TH ERMO! ERS, BAP! ‘BUMS, ee &e- im a great variety, and at the lowest prices, ° rat C. W. BOTELER. INO. W. BOTELER c. W. BOTELER & SON, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS mn CHINA, @LASS AND CROOKERY WARE, TABLE CUTLERY, SILVER-PLATED WARE, BRITANNIA WARE, BLOCK TIN GOODS, TIN CHAMBER SETS, COAL OIL LAMPS, JAPANNED WAITERS, DOOR MATTS, FEATHER DUSTERS, BRUSHES, WOOD WARE, AND HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES GENERALLY. ao HOUSES, HOTELS, AND STEAMBOATS FUBNISHED AT SHORT NOTICE. 318 IRON HALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 17-e06m Detween 9th and loth sta ‘OR SALE—An a No.1, pair of MULES, match very closely, the seme. . about 5 years old. only because the owner bas no further use for ii ota Beeeneietnd Wehasn, seu Tiams ETT hart. “au 16-5t* iY Tt Ly“ ° PATE SEALING ee a We partioularly in the attention of those in- ding to put w: it to examine LYMAN’S SELB SuALiNG FRUIT JARS. Simple in cons eqcuen. they are more easiiy sealed or opened win use. . Eamplesof berri ies and fruit put up in these Jara last year, can be seen at our store, Fut directiens accompany each Jar, for putting ay & paneer. 3-17. use! 8] aul5-6¢ 31% Penn, ay., between dthand 10th, .—Just received eight Sue SAREE FORA Sane kee oer reece Pate hee 0. E 4 lows? Hall, Sy 23-tf SPAT EES FORWARD- ORrw yous DAILY, at areatly Ti al HE WN. Yi ‘Tit riod ‘erms, for one year, (Day Yo Dy oF ee orev orid sf Bally ‘ribune, $7, phy $7; Br ne ; Time 35 etree ne aaa eta ee Detroen dik ‘ork. hers, Mo. 4 a. ave- Market Space.