Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1864, Page 2

eee mesa te WASHINGTON CITY: ERIDAY vesccccesees-.- AUGUST 25, 1564. AY coccccccsee soe AUGUST 30) VET: W READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BER OUTSIDE FOR INTBRESTING TELE- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. Latest from the South and Southwest. pels ome #orrest’s Raid ng Vorty in full Retreat sate fre Mebile—The Rebels Sink the Steamer Nashville in the | Channel to keep Farragut from Getting | from Me up to Mobiie ogee Carino, August 25._Memphis a.tvices of the 23d instant say thai the 17th Illinois cavalry | ave returned trom the pursuit of Forrest. | At the Isst account —Monday—the rebels | crossed Coidwater river, twenty-three miles | from Memphis, retreating, grambling over | their failure ot their expediuon. They ex- | pected to create a diversion of General Smith’s expedition. Forres: told onr oificers, under a | Ag Of (roe, on Sonday, that General Grierson accupied Oxford, M'ssiss! ppi. The steamer brings New Orieans dates to the 18th, and ‘he following summary of news : Admiral Farragut made a reconnoissance on | he 14th, to the obstructions near Mobile, and | found ihbat the Nashville was sunk across the i chanuel, making access to the city impossible until she is removed. The gunboat Morgan came down and can- monaded our vessels from a safe distance. There are still two iron-clad rams and sey- eral plated batteries near the city. Two hundred rebel prisoners, taken at Fort | Gaines, have petitioned to be allowed to take | the onth of allegiance. FROM GRANT’S ARMY. ading in Front of 18th Corps—War- Lines Extended to Reams’ Station on our Leit. {Correspondence of the Associated Press.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC, Aug. 4—Evening — Everything is quiet here to-day, excepting an usual cannonading on right, in front of the Eighteenth Corps, which ‘was commenced at 6 p.m, and still continues at 10 to-night. On the left the line has been extended about Six or seven miles, and we now boid the Wel- don railroad securely to Reams’ Station, a dis- tance of seyen miles. No rebels are to be seen on our left front, and their line has evidently been contracted in this direction. The losses in the Fifth Corps in the battles of Friday an’ Sunday are now computed at about five thousand. On Sunday, this corps is reported to haye fought splendidly. ROM REBELDOM. Rebel Great Expectations from the Chi- cago Convention—The Kichmond Papers acknowledge a Defeat on the Weldon Road—Hebel Movements in the South- west. We have copies of Richmond papers of the 20th, 22d and 22d inst. Under the head of «Be Patient and Wary,” the Lichmond Sentinel of the 20th has along editorial, in which it gives token of the rebel | great «xpectations from “the apple of discord that he Chicago Uonyention will throw into the already distracted and discordant ranks ot | the North.” The Sentinel also hopes much from the ac- tion of the Peace Democracy im resisting the coming draft. The same paper S8¥* that «six weeks hencd re May be tr aang the enemy's soil, and carry- peo usive warfare.” 3~ Augusia (Ga.) Constitutionalist of the b says that Hood is confident of holding At- Isnta, and that “Gen. Wheeler crossed the Chattahoochie with three bodies of cayalr jast Thureday night for Sherman’s rear, wi a view to cut bis communications and destroy his supplies at Marietta and othor depois along the line of railroad. Gen. Roddy started for Opelika on last Saturday week, with a picked force, to co-operate with Gen. Wheeler. It is stated that still another body of picked mount- ed men started on another expedition Friday iast. In addition to this movement, others are reported on the military chess-boat, which, if inaugurated, wiil undoubtedly tree Georgia soil of the presence of the enemy.” A correspondent of the Griffin Rebel, writing On the 13th from before Atlanta, says: «I have Teason to hope, based upon much that it would be improper to disclose, that before the first frost we sball be once more upon the generous bon ot Tennessee, if not farther on towards the io. The Richmond Enquirer of Aug, 22d has the following: From the Valley. Av official despatch from Gen. Early’s come mand on Saturday states that a portion of our forces in the Valley crossed the Shenandoah at Front Royal on the 16'h, and drove the en- froy’s cavalry, which retreated toward Win- their ear. On the 171h Sheridan began to re- tire from hic position near Strasburg, was pur- sued, and two divisions of the 6th corps, with a large force of cavairy, were overtaken at Winchester and driven through the town, losing over 200 prisoners, The enemy fell back towards Harper’s Ferry. Unofficial advices pat ihe whole force of Sheridan in the Valley at only forty-one thou- sand men. Ordered to Duty. The following officers, recently exchanged by way of Charleston, haye been ordered to report for duty as follows: Maj. Gen. Archer, ordered to report to head- quarters of the Army of Northern Virginia. Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson, ordered to re- Port to headquarters at Atlanta. Brig. Gen. Jeff. Thompson, ordered te report to Lt. Gen. E. Kirby Smith. don Railrea [From the Richmond Examiner, August 23.] ‘The effort made on last Friday to dislodge the enemy from his position on the Weldon railroad proved, as we have before stated, unsuccess- fal. Saturday passed without any fighting between ths two armies, save a little shelling | coal, viz: For Ordnance Fou: and picket-firing. On Sunday the effort was again made. Accordingly, early on Sunday forenoon, an advance was ordered. Our forces drove the enemy out of their front lines of breastworks back upon their main line, and capturing three hundred prisoners. The enemy did not retire hotly contested for the space of an hour or two before they were forced back. In the mean- time, the enemy’s artillery were throwing shell and canister at our ranks, and our bat- teres in the rear werereplying The enemy's main works on the railroad were adjudged too strong to attack, and our troops, therefore, held theirsecond line of entrenchments. Inthe meantime, a more important moye- Ment was started towards the enemy's extreme left, about one mile west of the railroad. A body of our troops, acting in conjunction with others, was sentdownon the Vaughan road, Some 3 or 4 miles from the city, to reconnoitre the enemy's position in that direction and ascer- theirstrength there, with a view to further movem: nts. It was discovered that the Yankees had ex- tended their lines west to Vauzhan road, in the direction of Popiar Springs Church, and were rapidly fortifying. An effort, we learn, was made to turn their left flank and dislodge them, which did not prove successful. The outer works were carried, but the inner were to be of such great strength and so iy armed with artillery as to render the ir capture a matter of doubt; witnout great loss of life. Some advantages were gained, ‘we learn, at a considerable cost tn: killed, ‘wounded and missing, which were subsequent- ly yielded. eral John C. Saunders, of Alabama, was killed here while leading his men in a charge. The tion of the enemy, as nearly as we are able to judge, is about this: Their center rests upon the Weldon railroad, about three miles from the city, their right extending across the wooded country to the Jerusalem plank road on the east, and their left to the Vaughan road on the west. Along this whole line they bave strongly fortified themselves, and works of great strength have sprang up like magic. In their rear, on the line of the raitroad and on both sides, ee bave thrown up heavy works to provide ag: flank movements, At Yo]. JoW Tem and the Gurley Hov-s heavy bat- -ern veries of guns are planted. At every point open to attack they are sine ey En Scoupled ime ‘Warren's corps ced within , ha heavily rewfor The Inat two, nights. Hancock's gar and urnside’s (9th) corps have reached Feri now confront our troops, numbering in the ag; fully thirty thoasand men. The in d ‘asiheot. have been bus in Senrore OFFICIAL. ABRAHAM LINOOLN, President of the United States of America, Te all whom it may coneern. Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that D. T. ARNALDO MARQuzs has been appointed Consul of Peru, at San Francisco, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, Powers, and privileges, as are allowed to Consuls by the law of nations or by the laws of the United States and existing treaty stipula- tions between the Government of Peru and the United States. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be mide patent, and the Seal of the United S'aces of America to be here- unto affixed. Given under my hand at the city ot Wash- ington, the 23d day of August, A. D. 1964, ana Of the independence of the United tates of America, the 89th. By the President: WituiaM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State. LOST AND FOUND. night, the 25th inst.,a large pers, of no use iary was a large turned to KILBURN 3t™ main cauzes of the repulee was the giving way, ata very critical moment, of a bri caused considerable confusion an enemy 8 great advantage. Our troops were compelled to retire after capturing 4 line of the enemy’s skirmishers and est works. Col. Lamar, of F’ tally wounded. A Decided Repulse. {From the Richmond Examiner, To congratulate our readers upon come brilliant success of arms would be, indeed, de monotonous. Unhappily, 50: ilege to-day. The THE EVENING STAR. | ———e ‘W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprictere pus steno pee nematten Soh antenisncen ede see fan an re ES LUOND EDITION. 4 C’CLOOK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities : WasHiIneTon, Aug. 26, 1964. Me S. 6’s Coupon 1881, 73-10 Treasury Notes. One Year Certificates, Certificate Ohecks, e mornin the Gonfeder httul, although is not our priv- hting of Sunaey Nes of | Petersburg bas gone against us, ani e@ pos- session of Tne Weldon road yet remains unde- cided. 1t was perfectly evident, for sometime past, that Grant must make some extraordina- effort to break out of his present fatal and dismal position. According! ement the other us troops in moy' r ms ost activity, both. by the right and left flank On his right, if successful in defeatin= the forces opposed to him, he might have ad- | vanced up to the fortifications of Richmond. | On the lett, if he conld but break line of the Weldon railroad, some farther progress in isolatin | could stretch ont his hand to wa: Coupons, 109%; 5-' 113; Certificates, 95; st. by. ——<$—— a ces FROM THE FRONT, Warren Formidably Posted—Rebel Attack on Wednesday Repuleed Easily—Tn& Enemy Sending Down Troops to Peteras burg to Make another Attempt to Dislodge Warren from the Weldon Road. The mail steamer Dictator, Capt. Plakeman, arrived this morning with the mails and pas- sengers from City Point. Warren still holds his advanced lines, and is digging dirt after a sort that will speedily make them as impregnable as his first line. The rebels made a feeble assault, probably recconnoissance, on Wednesday, on & portion of the advanced line. The attack was easily through the ABRAHAM LINCOLN. he could make ig Petersburg, rd th - side and Danville roads, and begin abe interfere with the communications mond with the South. It was known that although Grant had sent off considerable forces for the immediate de- fence of Washington, he still had a large army | in front of Petersburg; and plainly he conld Totting in the low grounds of and James rivers. | are now revealed, and all the energies and all the gallantry of the army under Leeand Beau- Yegard will not be too much to beat back this bold movement to the south of Petersburg. The main body of Grant’s whole army is now onor near the Weldonrailroad. Their center rests upon that road about three miles from the city, and their left stretches west- ward to the «Vaughan road,” which is, we presume, the wagon road lately used to make the connection with the Weldon and Wilmingtor. OST—@n Thursd: DIARY, contai: to any one but the owner. envelope addressed to J. uestions asked i 8, 496 9th st. REWARD—Lost on the night of the 22d inst., ator about Hancock’s restaurant. sylvania avenue, a large C. ‘The above reward be gaia on its retarn to the BAR KEEPER ‘ock’s. OUND—On Wednesday, August 24, 134, @ HORSE, on High street, between 6th and 7th. The horse isa chestnut-sorrel, with white face and one white leg. The owner can get the animal by paying charges,on pplying N UP ESTRAY—On the night of the 19th une, one red, white faced x and on the 20d of June, one black and white BUF- Fala, and on the 23d of A’ not let it lie idle, the Appomattox its full value.) will There are some indications that the rebels are moving troops for another attempt to dis- lodge us from the Weldon road. Recently the trains on the Richmond and Petersburg road have been in busy motion, sixteen trains hay- ing been seen going into Petersburg within twenty-four hours, and it is believed they are carrying down rebel troops lately in the vicin- ity of Deep Bottom, on the north side of the Itis certain that there are few rebel troops to be seen now on the north side of James river. The canal across Dutch Gap is going on ‘osperously, and the men engaged have not n molested for several days. The Dictator brought down about thirty Johnnies, who were left at Fortress Monroe, and also General Barlow, of New York, who is sick and on his way home. THE POLITICAL SiTUATION, The most noteworthy sign of the timesis the eagerness with which the Richmond and other rebeliious-State papers are anticipating that the approaching Chicago Convention and sub- sequent U.S. Presidential election (in securing the triumph of its nominee) are to insure, past per adventure, the speedy success of the rebel- lion. They proclaim that the immediate result of the defeat of Linccln in November, mustbe the dissolution of the Union by the assent of the new administration. plain that a vote against Lincoln is to be sim- ply @ vote to insure the success ot the rebel- lion. The recent developements of the partic- ulars of the conspiracy in the Northwest, to if possible aid the rebellion by force of arms, under pretence of defending American rights violated in the Government’s measures for the rebellion’s suppression, also involve grave warnings against the danger of placing the conduct of our public affairs in this crisis in hands elevated to power by these conspirators The culmination of the de- velopements in question is to be found in the letter of General Carrington to Voorhees, of convicting that individual from papers found in bis office—and also his numer. ous correspondents, all likely to figure large- ly at Chicago—of conspiracy to defeat the Government’s military measures for the (among themselves) avowed purpose of aiding the rebels in arms against their country. There can be no donbt that ere November next every Union man will clearly compre- hend that to yote to place the administration of public affairs in the hands of allies of Jeff. Davis and Howell Cobb is simply to vote to bring the war to a disastrous and abortive close; to vote to divide the United States im- mediately into three separate confederacies; and to yote for frequently recurring and pro- tracted clyil wars between them. these circumstances we have little fear that the country will be so mad as to place the Gov- ernimentin the keeping of any man elected by Voorhees, Vallandigham, Fernando Wood, Long, Wall of New Jersey, and those about to figure with them in Chicago. THE CASE OF HAMMOND. The effort to manufacture popular sympa- thy for ex-Surgeon General Hammond has already turned out a dead failure. newspapers apparently anxious at first to break the force of the Court’s judgment ren- dered against him, have evidently concluded that the task is hopeless. more patient and careful trial, nor was there ever amore conscientions or competent mili- tary court assembled. The sympathies of all Were originally strongly with him, because it seemed utterly impossible thatone in his posi- tion could perpetrate the crimes of which which the Court, after so patient investi- gation, adjudged him guilty. tion and punishment can hardly fail to have &n excellent effect upon the future of the ser- interrupted line to says a Petersburg pa- per, works of great strength have sprung up like magic, armed with heavy guns, and guard- ing every approach. Warren’s corps has been y Hancock’s and Burnside’s, and the eremy’s works en that side are now occu- Pied by 30,000 men. charge of beings spy, but convicted him of ugust, one red and white the violation o: » With slit in right ear, and one roane « The owners will please come forward, damages, and take them away. back of the Piney Bench Race ‘(OUND TRESPASSING ON MY PREMISES—A 4 large ligne bolored OOW. oo x ave rovin, an in 7 proving proper'y *eLTAS TRAVERS: 24th street, First Ward. OST—On 15th street west, a commission and rs with other vols. The finder will be rewarded by leaving them at BOLTER’S, 425 Pa. avenue, between 434 and 6th sta. au 25-3t* James river. Tove property, pa} Bie PAMILTON track, D. 0. if Marshal, D.C., was charged with the execu- tion of the sentence. ortion of our troops was thrown against this strong position, but not in such force as to effect the main object of dri- ving the enemy completely out of their works. We have met with a repulse, and have lost some distinguished officers and many brave men; but the affair is not over. Grant’s designs are now apparent, but he has Vigilant and able adversaries, and a Confede- Tate army in his front unused to see Yankees stand firm before them. tions and their defenders must be staunch in- deed if they can hold their and Beauregard. » Which the owner can rad Kessler, «soldier, hung in the Old Capitol prison yard December 5, 1862, for the murder of Lieut. Fernando pansy, Augastce Ford, O8T! LOST! LOST !—Broke loose from the 4 Three Tun Stables, Aug. 25th, one large brown iT, four years old, some white in his face. Five dollars wil! be paid for his delive erat ens On 3d street east, bet Grant’s new fortifica sition against Lee be foolish to deny or disguise our repulse of Saturday, but the end is not yet. FivaxctaL.—The New York Commercial Advertiser of yesterday evening says: The amount of coupons presented at the Sub- Treasury for anticipatory payment, up to this morning, is about half a million dollars. offer of the Secretary to anticipate payment of the interest is rendered, to a largeextent, nugatory by the refusal of the stock board to recognize any bonds without the coupons at- tached. For this reason it is necessary that any bond likely to be put upon the market be- fore the maturity of the interest should haye the coupons attached, or the value of the cou- pons in gold accompanying the bonds. Tne unsaleableness of bonds without coupons keeps @ certain amount out of the market, and so far tends to strengthen their price. board ot brokers should determine to recognize bonds without the September and November coupons, the probability is that buta very small amount of the seventeen millions of interest now made payable will be collected before ma- rice of Government stocks is drawing here a large amount from the West and other sections for sale. The money market continues steady. There is more demand from the stock brokers, bi supply is ample and rates are easy cent. In some instances short loans are made at 6 per cent., but the rule is7 per cent. There is a perceptible increase in the amount of paper Offering for discount, and the rates show ahardening tendency. Buyers discrim- inate more closely, and are getting about 1 per cent. more than a week ago. 3 at the above K. H. LAMBELL. a dark bay CANA- . pony build, small for the murder of George Adams, colored; and Cornelius Tuell, who was hung on July Sth ot this year, for the murder of his wife. DIAN U. 8. HORSE white spot on the left side under the saddle . heavy mane and foretop, Address 0, T. ORSETT, at Kendall Green Park, Wasbington, They are making it One foot higher than the level of the platform is the fatal trap, which was formerly five feet by five, but has been enlarged to eleven feet by five, making it of a size to allow the execu- tion"ef four persons at the same time. The rope is ofthe best manilla, procured from the Navy Yard, after several pieces of rope from the stores of this city hsd been broken under the test weight of 225 pounds. The rope is made fast to acleet on either upright, and passing over the beam the noose hangs about the cen- ter, and has a fall of four feet, REWARD.—Strayed away onthe 3d of Au- gusta small dark brindle COW, with white hind teet, white belly, white on the end of her c AMES A. McCATHRON, 6th st., bet. Hand G, Navy-Yard, 'OUND—Some valuable PAPERS, belonging to d He can have them ing charges, at the Seventh Ward Station on 44 street south. OST—On Tuesday, the 234 instant, a dark bay STALLION, about ten years old; hasa knot He was attached to cart num- $5 reward will be paid if returned. NB, in alley between Mass. ave- nue and U street and 13th and Mth sts. REWARD.—Lost in this city on Saturday afternoon, a BLACK MOROCCO POCKET a certain sum of money, Il _leaye it at this office shall receive the above reward, RESP ASSES—NOTICE.—Several branded “condemned,” have been upon the grounds of the George- e Owners are re pay charges,and take ereby given’ that ail persons her committing any trespass by willfally bre: down or injuring the fences belonging to t lands of the College,or by entering any of their enclosed lands with their cows. animals, will be prosecuted to t of the law. By order of the President. auJ7-eolm SUBSTITUTES. GENTS FOR THE QUOTA O¥ TEE DISTRICT. SUBSTITUTES! N.H. MILLER & CO., No. 511 Ninth street west, near Pennsylvania av, (25) TWENTY-FIVE men for the army, as RESENTATIVES for those liable t AT THE MOST RBASONABLE PR B.—Runners liberally dealt with. Exemption papers prepared, with digpatel by .H. LER, Justice of the Peace. UBSTITUTES.—Substitutes bought and sold. \ Enrolled citizens bad better apply at 183 I st., between 2th and 2ist, before engaging a sub, bh ill be furnished at ee hi pest “ 3 tail, and a rope round Anthony Clinton, under his throat. a spirit i op Oe Pe and their allies. asked for aspiritual adviser, and Rey. O. P. BOOK, containing turity. The high morning, and remained with him until he was ushered into eternity. found trespassin: Superintendent Wood, the keeper of the prison, town College. eated to prove orses, or other ot the execution. Butfew persons were ad- utmost extent “ order that the officers of the prison might not be interrupted in conducting the tragedy, orders were issued excluding visitors. FRUIT FESTIVAL.—The Ladies of the Methodist Protestant Ohurch will hold a ‘eatival for the benefit of sai DAY, August 30, at the prison, and a few moments afterwards the prisoner was called across the yard and taken toaroom up stairs to be prepared for execution. He walked with a firm tread. He was clad in the butternut pants of the Confed- eracy and a pair of dilapidated boots. d Church, commenc- 1964, and contiaue dur- ing the week, at the Union League Rooms, 3th st., The ladies solicit the pat- ion 15 cents; season BUBSTITUTES between D and ronage of the public. Ad eakes gh canst admitting a lady and gentleman, cution, Lieut. Bordwell of the 6th V. R. C., posted a strong guard on all sides of the scaf- fold, except the side on which were the steps mounting tothe trap. A corporal and two or three men were also posted upon the scaffold itself. Atil¥ o’clock Beayers was brought down stairs leaning upon the shoulder of a friend, alsoa prisoner. Beavers was by this time clothed in the black shroud, and he was evidently nervous as he approached the scaf- told. Just before mounting the scaffold he took off his boots and pants, having donned a clean pairof socks, drawers andshirt. As hemount- ed the scaffold he looked toward the windows where a number of Rebel prisoners were eager- ly gazing upon the scene before them, and said in alond voice, ‘Oh, men, let this be a warn- ing to you.” The rope was then adjusted around the prisoners neck and his arms and legs were tied, after which Colonel Ingraham ina clear voice read the proceedings of the court martial that had tried Beavers, and also the order for the execution. Coionel 1. then re- marked to the prisoner that it was his painful ou. to see the order executed. Ir. $10.000 EXEMPTION FUND.—PETER F. BACON, Esq., having kindly consented Treasurer of a fund for pro- draft, for a number of undred. at $100 each, y one subject to the same can call at his store, corner 7th and Pennsylvania avenue, and deposit the amount, thereby securing to themselves all the advantages of escapin, will be provided for eac act as Receiver and tection against the comin, tlemen, limited to the draft. Substitutes man drawn, as their pear upon the book in rotation, without ‘or any information concernin. T. H. BARRON or Mr. BACON will be glad to give such information may be required. Rep. and Chron. iw.. and 8, Chron. It. au 26-lw* WATER REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, June 29, 1864.—T’his office havin, sarily closed for several days dur: the time for receipt of water rents is ex- a Hp he cut Sngas aa ier eck date: the ster, ing tl y water will be shut off from all premises of whic chester, burning the hay and wheat stacks in The water rent ig unpaid. ig the above cinb, PERSONAL. 75 VS. $25.—This is to notify the public that I pay $75 per week for Varieties’ ying $25, (twenty five dol- g can show clear bill of sale for Varieties, stamped and witnessed, that I am the y sole proprietor of the Varieties. All I ask for is justice in this license affair. witnesses who will make oath the above statement before any Judge Noman ever hada been necessa- license, Mr. Lee only the present lars.) Furthermore, I can produce No further notice will a ANDOLPH COYLE, in this District, SIMMONS. Sole Pro: and Acting Manager Washington, D 0, NFORMATION WANTED OF CLINTON KEN- N. his two brothers, who now work in . Water st., Georgetown, D.C. a25-3t* Water Registrar. IMPORTANT TO : HOUSE EEE RES We. invite the attention of all re in want of FURNI- GOODS to call and large@and extensive assortment, which we are prepared to offer AT GREAT BARGAINS, thereby making it an important item in the selec- FURNITURE ther HOUSEKEKPING GOODS, d at the well GREGOR & ZI No. 530 Seventh street, between au 26-eolm_ Louisiana av. and Dst., east side. From Petersburg—The ay on the Wel- P ROPOSALS FOR COAL. His convic- terwards made a fervent prayer. Beavers did not appear to pay much attention to the deyo- tional exercises, and he moved his head in cif- ferent directions, and looked out upon the trees and other objects, and was evidently desirous of seeing as much as he could of the world he wasso soon to leave. Indeed he two or three times as the arrangements of tying him, &c., progressed asked to be permitted to take just one moré look.” ‘gons who a1 USEKEBPING N Hasine read a WOtice in your paper over the signature of my wife Angelina Sibley) denying the leaving of my bed and board, I have to say to the public that I persuaded her after the expiration of two weeks, and she returned, and after she re- turned I requested her to come with me for I had Yenicd another house, and I thought it proper that it would be best for us, but her reply was that she could not leave her mother. She denies taking property, which Ido now as- sert with proof that she took over $200 worth, I wrote numbers of letters to her requesting her to come homie, but received no answer, and herown words with proof among her neighbors that I asked her to come with me, but that she refused, and would not live with me. méthod through your come home if she thin examine our MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL UNION CoMMITTEE.—The Ex- ecutive Committee of the National Union Com- mittee were in session again this morning: The meeting was a protracted one, but no busi- ness of & public character was transacted. On its adjournment the committee, as a body, the several heads of Departments. Another meeting will be held this afternoon. The meeting this morning was attended by the following members- H. J. Raymona, of the New York Times, Chairman; John B. Clarke, of the Manchester (N H.) Mirror; Marcas L. Ward, of New Jersey; Geo. B. Senter, of Ohio; and Samuel A. Purviance, of Pennsylvania. Hatton) are also confined in the prison, and they were permitted to bein the yard and to bid him good-bye upon the scaffold. Beavers asked to see Mr. Wood, and upon the appear- ance of that gentleman he asked him to have his body and his old clothes sent to his mother, who lives seven miles west of Drainsville. He also remarked to Mr. Wood that he wished to God that he had taken his advice at the time of his release. He then bade Mr. Wood good-bye, and shook hands with Col. Ingraham, Mr. Pitcher, and the executioners, and as the cap was beingdrawn over his face he called out to his retatives and others: ‘Good-bye, father; good-bye, boys.” This latter remark was ad- dres: Ce establish- MERMAN, Navy Acumr’s Orrice. Wasuincton, August sals will be received at until WEDNESDAY. September o’clock M., for the delivery at the Ordnance Yard in this city, of the following sizes and kinds o} ushels of Charcoal, tons ef Anthracite ‘oal. Ordnance Foundry, 260 tons of Cumberland For Ordnance Engine, 250 tons of Camberland - : ple Senate pms Belmare, 1,200 tons of without giving battle, and rT nthraci' oal (steamer size). n Sescod Pan one, was | Ate above Goal tobe of the best quality, and ction before acceptance. al to be delivered by the Ist day of 1864, free of expense to the Government. must be addressed to 8. P. BROWN . Washington, D. 0. THE LAST CHANCE. ith, 1864, at 12 per of requesting her to r_ within the next ROBT. SIBLEY, AUTION —To all whom it may Concern.—All ersops are hereby cautioned against fillin int porter and mineral water Bottles mark *R, A. Shinn,” and ‘Arn Sbinn,’’ as all who are found so offending wil prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law ‘‘pro- viding against the improper use of trade marks, ¢ ‘would also notify my customers that payment wilt beexacted for all bottles Jost by them after i ttting Depot, 57 pion Be a Georgetown, D. ADAM MARSHA, late from a northern city, would inform the public that she haa taken 403 K street, between pared to read the foretell future events. al UNFOUNDED CANARDS.—There is no ground for the rumors, originating in New York, and so assiduously reported here that the President proposes tosend Peace Commissioners to the The rumor that an armistice has been or is to be proposed is equally without foun- whom witnessed the execution from the win- dows looking out upon the yard. adjusted; the bolts were drawn, & slight click, followed by & dull sound, was heard, and the body otf the prisoner was seen Sangli the air. For nearly five minutes after there was a contraction of the muscles of the lower hmbs painful to witness; and at times the legs would be perceptibly drawn up. The body was allowed to hang 15 minutes, when it was lowered a little, and Dr. C. M. Ford, sur- geon in charge at the prison, made an examin- TELEGRAPHIC FREMONT AND THE BOSTON ABOLI- TIONISTS Boston, August 26.—Several prominent abo = litionists, including Eleazier Wright and S. G. Howe, have written to Fremont. the dissatisfaction existing in the Republican ranke, and advising the Baltimore and Cleve- land nominees both to withdraw their names as Presidential candidates, and that a new convention be called to select other candidates, Wright and company conclude their letter as her residence at No. feeble throb of the heart. The body was al- Ipwed to hang 3 or 4 minutes longer, and then OR SALE—A sorrel MARE, 14 hands inch; 15 years old; sound in every respect, and uncommonly gentle; the handsomest Grea: sexin ie istrict; suitable Ly pict teases Can be seen at MITCHEL'S Stables, for 6 or 6 days, corner of 13th and KE sts., Washington, D.C. NEARLY THOROUGH-BR je AT PRIVATE SALE.—We for sale a fine, nearly thorough-bred Y HORSE, admirably adapted for mili- y purposes, 16 hands high, from the bert stock, 634 years old, and per- ed and hardened, will carry would make a $40,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES | the prison, where a further examination re- vealed the fact that the neck had been dislo- cated by the fall. «‘ Permit us, sir, to ask whether, in case Lin- coln will withdraw, you will do so, and join ow-citizens in an attempt to place an tration in Bowe ona basis as broad as e country and its needs.” tne somone, under date of Nahant, August 25, lies at considerable length. He says he docs feel at liberty to withdraw his name with- out consulting the patriotic party who nomi- nated him, but suggests that a direct effort be made to obtain an immediate understanding between the supporters of the Batimore and Oleveland nominations, in order that the friends of both may coalesce and unite upon anearly day for holding such Convention. u following sentence is taken from Fremont’s letter: ‘AS much has been said about peace. ou will excuse me if Isay what! understand it. Peace signifies the integral estabdlish- ment of the Union without s! slavery is the source of all our; sions, and because the institution itself is con- demned by the enlightened, liberal s ‘hese are to be the essential condi- tions of peace. Railread Di CUuNCINWATI, Aug. 26.—The eastward bound train on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati rail- road was thrown from the track near Law- renceburg yesterday by the breaking of a flan, on the driving wheels of the locomotive. engineer ws instantly killed, one man fatally injured, and three others severely. Gov. Morton and James McDonald, his po- weponest: were on the train, but escaped a lad or a young lady. years of age. He was nearly six feet tall, and of a heavy, massive frame, indicating great power of endurance. He was rather good- FOR TWO WELES LONGER AT LEfS THAN MANUFACTURERS’ PRICES, full of life and ac- All in need of tly sound; season: apy weight, and perfect! of the deceased sent to his mother, in Virginia, general officer’s horse. : Ww Will do well by supplying themselves now at HEILBRUN'S BARGAIN SHOE STORE, 506 Sgvantu Sracer, Adjoining Odd Fellows’ Hat. minission Merch tion and Oo 25-6 Boe South cor. Pa. av. and 9th st, au yoaree GREEN VINEYARD GRAPES, LEAVE YOUR ORDERS AND SEE BAMPLES, P. 8.—BOOTS and SHOES made to order and REPAIRED at 506 SEVENTH STRERT. Z. D. GILMAN'S DRUG STORE, under Metropolitan Hotel. [BROLIDERING done with itch, and at the lowest prices, avenue, near th R SALE—A lot of FRAMES, SA8H and |, 10 by 12 and | re 185 6th street, between N ALE—A HACK Been good order. A’ Dear 7th. RGE FORREST, artermaner | United States Army, juste REE EW BOOK—‘Down i: Preteen ! hor of **Among ‘the LP & SOLOMONS, 332 Pennsylvania avenue, ERAL ORDERS, WAR DEPAR(MENT.— ‘he General Ord t for 1861. 62 and "63, Tw. sale b: CATIONS FOR iN THE ETL oF Providence Horpital will Suter MARY O Officers, Crinenee, Dea Tsrmnaser, Commissary’s ACOOUNTS, 464 Tenth strect, NEW YORK STOCK LIST. People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) Naw York, Aug. 26.—U. S. 1881, cow 208, 113; ears of : -—Adouble-deck BARGE “het Sn esod orden, 8 all ready for ase, —100 tens—in go! le can be bought on rem ey ct hog _ ase jent Student at Pri received until st be addressed to ‘taops Gioveland and »1lig; Oleveland ‘oledo, 1284; Ohicago and Rook Island, 110; qT diers, and also with smnggling liquor across Milwaukie and Prairie du Ohien, 61%; Pitts- peastnnton aim ° the Ohain Bridge. Im ten minutes after the re- ope of the order the arrest was made by officer Sebastian, and Browne was held in eus- tody at the station-house toawait the return of the corporal and a guard to convey him to Fort Ethan Allen. Cleared Out.—The ranche formerly occupied by Wm. Fowler, located on Bridge street ex- tended, near College branch, was thoroughly searched by the Provost enard yesterday, and the entire stock was coniiscated. Fowler is still held in custody at Forrest Hall. Departures from Forrest Hall.—Yeswrday, Maj. Littler forwarded a squad of 150 strag- glers, deserters, and bounty-jumpers, under a strong guard, to Col. Wells, @t Alexandria, to be disposed of. To-day a squad of about the same number is getting ready for departure. They are also going to Alexandria. Pg ee es ees oes ee: {OR SALB—A rich meialion VELVET CARPET and PLINTON BEDSTEAD. Also, ROOMS forrent. Apply 3 Penn's ay. Qu 25-3t* OARD AND HANDSOMELY FURNISU [> ROOM for familtes or single persons. House airy. with " ious grounds. Terms m>derate. Apply at S. W. Corner 2Ist aud Hsts., near Penn’a avenue, an 25-3t® LOCAL NEWS. An Execution at the Old Capitol. CHARLES FENTON BEAVERS, OF MOSBY's GUER- RILLAS, HUNG FOR VIOLATING THE OATH oF ALLEGIANOE—DETAIL8 AND INCIDENTS OF THE EXECUTION. Charles Fenton Beavers, of Loudoun coun- ty, Va., late a private in Mosby’s guerrilla band, was executed in the yard of the Old Capitol prison a few minutes of 12 o’clock to- day, by hanging, in pursuance of a sentence of a court-martial. Beavers, about the 22d of February last, came into our lines at Vienna and gave himself up asa deserter from Mos- by’s force. He took the oath of allegiance, and lurked within our lines for seme time, and in March was sent to this city and committed to the Old Capitol prison, whence he was re- tN ADEE La Tee ieee ne (OR SALE—A lot of WOOD WORKING MA. Mr. W. P. W00d, in charge of the prison, to Frail in goed order. consisting of li 1, Planing Mill, Gig Saw, Cut off Saw, Circular Saw, aud Stcam'Engine of 10-horse power, Apply to E. Hu, DELAB AY, 8025 awn Alexandria, Va., P. 0. (STEAMER EMPIRE HAS ARRIVED FROM Ss NEW YOKK,—C gnees will please attend to the removal of. heir goods without further notice. This steamer sails for New York on Saturday, EY 27th inst. re 3 p.m.;has good accommoda- iona for carrying horses. It ide! MORGAN & RINEHART. Ii81S TO GIVE NOTICE, that the subscri- ber hath obtained from the cg y 4 Coart of Washington county, inthe District of Columbia, letters of adininistration on the personal estate of Patrick Larner, late of Washington, D.C, de- ceased, All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, withthe vouchers thereof, to the subscri- ber, on or before the 6th day of February next ; they may otherwise by law be excluded from ali benefit of said estate. = ieee under my band this 6th day of February, A.D. awiw* JOHN H. RUSSELL, Adm’r. R, J. C. TOMPKINS has opened his offica on the HBAST CORNER OF F STREET Ni . NORT! St ORTI And is prepared to treat all Chronic Diseases of long standing, Diseases of Children, and all other complaints arising from an impure state of the blood and Gastric Irritation. f . Particular attention given to Private Diseases, public patronage res heer solioiies. eae orsultation free, All orders promptly attende to. ate) Dr. J. 0. TOMPKINS. Y GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auctioneers. B No, 526 corner 7th and D streets north, AUCTION SALEOF PART LOT 13. IN SQUARH 570. ON SIXTH STREET, BETWEEN A AND B STREETS SOUTH, haying 18 feet front, 12 feet deep to an alley. On THURSDAY, tha Ist of September next, at 6 o'clock p, m., we shall sell the above described property without reserve, Terms of sale: One half cash, balance in six and twelve months, secured by # deed of trest on the premises. get bima pass w CTOss the river. r. Wood advised him not to crose ‘he Potomac, telling him he would go right to his 9/d friends and companions again, and that he won be cer- tainly caught again, and if caught would 29 doubt be hanged. Beavers insisted that he only wished to go home, and he declared his determination to keep the oath of allegiance inviolate. Beavers left, andin June was re- committed to the Old Capitol, having been cap- tured with arms in his hands and with Mos- by’s guerrillas, On July 20th, by special or- ders, No.177,a Court Martial, of which Col. G. W. Cartright was president, was conyened tor the trial ef this and similar cases. The charges against Beavers were lurking about our camp at Vienna as a spy, and violating the oath of allegiance by taking up arms in aid of the Rebellion, afterhaying voluntarily taken the oath. The court acquitted him of the the oath, and sentenced him to be hangedon Friday, August 26th, between the hours of 10and 12 o’clock. The sentence ‘was approved, and Col. Ingraham, : Provost Beavers was notified of his fate yesterday afternoon, and during the night the scaffold ‘was erected in the southwest corner of the yard of the Old Capitol Prison. The scaffold has already been used several times; haying served for the execution of no less than Aye noted criminals:— Wood ward, hung some years ago for the murder of his wife; James Power, hung for the murder of young Lutz; John Con- colored, hung on the 3d of March of last year, The dimensions of the gallows are as fol- lows:—Height of upright supporting the beam, twenty-two feet; height of platform, twelve aul conveysncing and stamps at the cost of the archaser, feet from the ground, and twelve feet square. | Purchase GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts, ([0 HOUSEREEPERS OF WASHINGTON, FRENCH COFFEE. ALL HOUSEKEEPERS TRY TIS COFFEE. This celebrated Coffee is the best ever made. It is very nutritious and healthy; does uoteffect the nervous system, and has all the aroma of pure Java. It can be purchased from the following named houses at our prices: wade Agent. ‘ashington, B.L. Jacksen & 0o.. W. Orme & Son, emmes & Co., John Farrell, As soon as Beavers was aware of his fate he Pitcher, missionary of the Young Men’s Chris- ?. Morsell muel Bacon, tiam Association, was called, and remained E. ite,’ dam Gaddis & Co., with the condemned man until 2 o’clock this | Edward Hall, | 8.H. Bacon, morning, and engaged in prayer with him. Mr. siouna ree , eee pant Pitcher again visited him at 8 o’clock this N GO MeBuew & Co., Paulos Thysc Edward Hall, J. H. Sommer & C Jesse B. Wilson, Middleton & Beal, B. K. White, Egan & Perrie, B, L. Jackson & Co., P, White & Co,, ‘The arrangements for the execution made by were exceedingly good, ind were admirably carriedout. Dir. Wood and Mr. Clark (who is In Georzetown. in immediate charge of the prisoners in the | A. J. Ratcliffe & Ce.. D. M, Ball Old Capitol building) were present the entire | Geo. W. Orme, G.W. Beall, morning, attending to the preliminary details | Oflut & Co., J.J, Bogue. In Alexandric.—J, C. McCracken, We Manv facture solely for the Wholesale Trad, and we challenge any manufacturer for a risk of 1,(00 boxes of Coffee (proceeds to be given to char- itable insti tanions) ae the FRENCH COFFEE is tuperior to all others. vere J. F. BROADBENT & CO, French Coffee Miils, 1t*__No. 57 N. Calvert street, Baltimore, Md, OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, City HALL, WAsutscron, D.@., August 25, 1864, Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until WEDNESDAY, Sist day of August, 19t, at 32 o'clock m., for furnishing Sapp) je Pub- lic Schools of Washington city for the year ending June Wth, 1865, a8 per schedules annexed hereto. Proposals must be endorced ** Proposals for Fuel,” “Books,” “Btationery,’’ or ‘Furniture and Mi cellaneous Supplies,”’ as the case may be. Prop Sals may be made for the whole of the Fuel r Pe deen or for the proportion for any one or m istricts. The Fuel to be delivered at the expense ofthe contractor in such quantities and at such times as may be designated by the Com- mittee on supplies, All articles except Fael, to be delivered at the expense of the contractur, at this office, orat the several School Houses, as the Committee may elect, As the quantities apeci- fied in the schedule are only estimates of probable requirements, the right is reserved to require more or accept leas, ‘at the option of the Commit- tee. The contract in each case will be awarded to the lowest responsible bona fide bidder, tobe de- termined by the Committee, The Committee re- serve to themselves the right to reject any or all bids, if deemed for the interest of the Corporation. Those alone whose offers shall be accepted will be notified. Information may be obtained of John Sessford, treasurer. ORA . BLLIS, Chairman Com. on Supplies B, T: P. 8. mitted to witness the solemn scene, and, in About 11 o'clock Colonel Ingraham arrived While Beavers was being prepared for exe- Scuevo.e A,—FceL, id Coal—Anthracite, White Ash—15) tons; to be ap- portioned equally in the four school districts Kindling Wood—Mixed Oak and Pine—3) cords; to be apportioned equally in the four school dis- tricts Pitcher then read the 90th psalm and af- Sonrpcte B.—Books. Holy Bible—1 dozen copies. 8 vo.. leather zs Worcester’s Pronouncing Speller—2 dozen copies Scholar's Com papion—2 dozen copies - Parker & Watson’s First Reader—6 dozen copies s if Second Reader—4 dozen copies sh * Third Reader—3 dozen copies ae Four:h Reader—I dozen copies Quackenbos’ History of United States—1 dozen copies Shurtliff’s Governmental Instructor—1 dozen cop- Beavers’ step-father and step brother (named ies American Musical Class Book—1 dozen copies Swan’s Spelling Book—4 dozen copies Colburn’s Mental Arithmetic—4 dozen copies Swan’s Primary School Spelling Book—s dozen copies essons in History United States—1 dozen 8 Concordia—2 dozen copies a Waren ee, ise Rpt al y—4 dozen copies Golden Wreaths—6 dozen copies : Parker & Watson's Primer or Word Builder—5 dozen copies Davies’ Primary Arithmetic—8 dozen copies. Re- New Klements of Written Arithmetio and Prac Davies’ Elements ritten Arith n = tical Arithmetic—t dozen copies. Bevisededi- tion, 1863 = Davies’ Practical Arithmetic—4dozen copies. Re= vised edition, 1363 ScagpcLe C.—STaTiIONERY. . Foolscap Writing Paper—6 reams. Best quality. Note Writing Paper—S reams, Best quality Envelopes, large, white—1.00). Best q ity Envelopes, letter, white—3,000. Best quality Writing Lok (Dovell’s )—160 quarts Steel Pens. assorted—il0 gross Lead Pencile—i0 dozen Inkstands, plain g:ass—2dezen _ Chalk Crayons, prime quality—60 gro: Potter & Hammond's Writis included—l dozen copies ofeach Slates, 8 by 18—1 dozen Slates, 1) by 12-2 dozen Slates, 12 by 14—] dozen Scuepu.e D.—Fernitur® AND MiSCBLUAXKOUS. SUPPLIES. Tiree string Brooms—l2 dozen No. 4 Sweeping Brushes—2 dozen No. 3 Dust Brushes—5 dozen Shuck Door Mats— dozen Hemp Door Pe dozen Dust Paas—3 dezen ts ‘i Water Buckets, cedar, unpainted, iren bound—& dozen UTED pre 1 Vater Cups, tin; p Wath Bastos, tint dozen Earthenware Pitcbers, }s gal.—2dozen Coal Shovels—2 dozen Coal Hoda, 15 inches—] dozen ‘onal Hoda, 18 inches—l dosen Pokers—! dozen Table Bells—i dozen. Bpongs. maadiar Sipe on Toweling, linen crash— ‘¢ 3 3 (Intel,, Repub. & Chron} NOTICE. UNITED STATES 7 3-10 LOAN. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHING- TON has now on hand, ready for smmediase dsliw- ery, a full supply of these new Bonds. Subscribers are requested 10 present their certificc'es at once and receive tasiy Bonds, Those having money to invest sbould met lose aight of the fact that by investing in this; Loan they not enly receive interest, at the high rate of 73-10 per cent., but secure to thems ives the very important advantage of obtaining, at the end of three years,6 PER CENT. 5-20 YEAR BONDS AT PAR, which are now worth over 12 percent, premium, and which after the war must necessi rily advance to a much higher rate, au 2-tf rily advance to # much * E.—Ths co} ership b. fore sit to the prisoners, large numbers of At 15 minutes of 12 o’clock the cap had been e fall ation, and said he noticed a very slight and Dr. Ford pronounced him dead. The body was cutdown and carried to the hospital ef Beavers was a young man not more than 21 looking, of @ light complexion, and light hair, inclined to curl. Mr. Wood will endeavor te have the remains in accordance with his request. ge pee TuE DIFFICULTY AT BeLTsvILLE —Itis now stated that Sergeant Porter, of the Veteran Re- serve Corps, who shot private McLofilin, of the 11th heavy artillery, in the late melee at Bla- densburg, and who was subsequently so ter- ribly maltreated by the comrades of McLofilin, was not absolutely killed, but was rescued when on the point of being iynched by Capt. Derlips, of the 14th Veteran Reserve Corps, and Lisut. Heber, 139th Pennsylvania volun- teers. Porter was subsequently sent to head- quarters 6th corps to answer charges. SoS agin ETTY LARCENY AND THREATS.—This morn- ines Jessie Johnson was arrested by Officer Crown, on a charge of stealing & bridle, the property of B. Gusthoff, and also making threats of violence. The case was taken before Justice Kinsey, who sent the prisoner to,jail in default of bail for court. ov THs THERMOMBTEER.—At Frank- we "O0."s, apticiaas No, 244 Pomnsylvania avenue, the thermometer stood to-day at 1 o’clook, 84 in the shade, and % in the sun. ium 8 ‘AIRS IN GEORGETOWN.— Another Milita: Pert = morning, & corpora! from Fort Etban Allen arrived at the police station and presented a note from Lieut. Henry A. Alvord, provost marshal at that post, requesting the ice to arrest Frank Browne, prietor of a ivery stable on Bridge, near Market street. Browmse is charged with gelling liquer te aal- ae, wank ond dota f Tye tnis day dissclved by mutual rN 1864, vu 19-6t* 1 as, WALSH & 00. at WwW ago LBRIQKSI BRIOK ! ASH: al the lowert eas oR SUZ 2 Rot of 1h At. we and Oanal, a