Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprieter. en WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY....SEPTEMBER 7, 1864. Prentice areal a eaten sad estas _———— S@ READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TBLE- @RAPHIC AND OTHER MATTEB. EXTRA. GOOD NEWS FROM TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA. Fight near Murfreesboro, Tennessee—The ebels Defeated — Reuss: ursuing Wheeler South of Duck River—Sherman Pursuing the Rebels Southward ef A’ lanta. NASHVILLE, Sept.7.—Three thousand rebel cavalry, under Williams and Robertson, with three pieces of artillery, near Murfreesboro’ om Saturday morning, were attacked by Gen. There was brisk fighting all day Sunday. The rebels retreated toward Triune, followed by Milroy’s forces, which made several at- acks during the day. ‘The Federal loss was ten killed and wounded, including Ool. Eifurt,2d Ky., killed. The re- bel loss is thought to be larger than our own. » having exhausted his ammunition, a’s forces near Franklin. Wheeler's main force was on Sunday six miles eee of Columbia. apres de- tachment is reported to have joined him, and Rossean closely following him. The damage done to the railroad is very cance No bridges or trestle work were de- 8 Dispatches received this mornin; report Ros- sean pursuing Wheeler south of Duck river, and ig upon the rebels, who had dis- mounted to fight. We caeares 500 horses. Official tches received at Nashville an- nounce that in the late ht before Atlanta the Febels lost three thousand killed and wounded a@ud two thousand prisoners, including a brig- adier general, ten guns and 4 large amount of rerria equipage. Our loss is comparatively ons g- The rebels are retreating in great a8 Official information from the front, dated Sunday, twenty-seven miles below Atlanta, represent pursuing the rebels south- ‘ward of Atlanta. ——————_—_—_———_____ THE ELECTION IN VERMONT. Union Ticket Elected by a Large Majerity. RUTLAND, Vt., Sept 6.—The result of the voting in this town is :—Smith, (Union,) for Governor, 740, Redfield, (Democrat,) 371, Union majority, 369. Union gain trom last year, 90. BURLINGTON, Sept. 6.—The largest vote ever polled here was cast at the election to-day. . Barnes, Union candidate for town Repre- sentative, was elected by 209 majority. For Governor, the vote stood, Smith, (Union,) 634; Redfield, (Dem.,) 328. Union majority, 326. MONTPELIER, Sept. 6.—The yote fer Gov- ernor is about the seventh of the State. This ives Smith 5,639, Redfleld 1,915; last year ith 4,654, Redfield 1,551. The corresponding imerease throughout the State will swell Smith’s majority to 3,000 over last year, when the Union candidate was elected by 17,651 ma- jority. The Union men are jubilant over the Success of to-day. OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN. Grant still Shelling Petersburg—Ne Later Advices frem Sherman—Sheridan’s Move- ments Unimpertant—Mergan’s Death Confirmed. WASHINGTON, September 6, 3.10 p.m. Major General Diz, New York: A despatch from Gen’l Grant, just received, gives a statement from the Richmond Exami- ner of this morning, that John Morgan was surprised and killed, and his staff captured, at Greenville, Tennessee, yesterday. An unofficial dispatch, received by this de- partment this morning, from Lexington, states ‘that General Gillen has officially reported the surprise and defeat of Morgan, at Greenville; that John Morgan was killed and his staffcap- tured; from fifty to one hundred rebels killed, seventy prisoners taken, and one gun captured. ‘The report being confirmed by the Richmond Examiner, there is no room to doubt its truth. In honor of the capture of Atlanta, General Grant yesterday lered a salute to be fired with shotted guns from every battery bearing “Wothing bas bee ved by the department ing mn receiv en: trom Atlanta since the 4th toca nor any- thing south of Nashville, on account of the de- Tangement of the telegraph lines by the pre- ‘vailing storms. No movements of importaace have taken Place in the Shenandoah Valley. Epwis M. Staxron, Secretary of War. FROM OITY POINT. The mail steamer Dictator arrived here this morning at 9 o'clock from City Point, which place she left yesterday at 10a.m. She brings no news, but reporte considerable artillery fir- ing for a day or two it at the front. ‘he Dictator experienced very rough weath- er on the bay last night, and it is feared that con- siderable damage may have been done to tne shipping, but so far none has been Hed akg The&th Maine regiment, numbering fifty-four men, came up op the Dictator, its term of ser- vice baving expired. These men had with them their flag, and its tattered and torn folds indicate that it has been in many hard fought battles. eee GRoVER’s THEATER—The Warren Combina- tion.—The performance of “The Babes in the Wood,” by the Warren company, last night, ‘Was an exceedingly enjoyable one. The Beetle of Warren was not so boisterously droll as the Toodles-Ciark rendition of the part, but was infinitely more natural, and to that extent more effective. Mr Charles Barron was fairly good as Frank Rushton, and Miss Josephine Orton “was very sweet and charming in the part of Lady Blanche. She is the best representative of such parts we have lately seen. Miss Mes- tayer made an average Mrs. Beetle, and Mr. Jen- sings played the part of the Earl of Lazenby ‘with no little feeling;—dut his « make-up” was shabbily discreditable, wig and face especially, As such a thing as a green-back five-pound Bete has not probably yet made its appearance im the British Isles, his use (in feeing Mr. Beetle) of such a colored representative for a 4sf’-pup note” had better be avoided in future. Mr. Saville was very satisfactory in Sustaining the part of the man of the world, Slidell, and Mr. Ward made much of his slight part of Todd. How THEY TAKER IT.—The New York News, ‘and other copperhead papers, take the fall of Atlanta and our successes elsewhere very hard. The News, first insisted that Sherman never could take Atlanta, and next, in an agony of @pprehension, denied that it had been taken, andnow, when taken, it can no longer contest the fact, styles the capture of that important point “a fruitless, barren victory.” shy perperreemar eee poeaee ah FinanclaL.—The New York Post of - day evening says: errs The new loan of thirty-one millions of six per cent. fold bearing bonds of 1881, is the in Wall street. The and iene it. The ia. instant \- mds will begin on the day of Active to-day at7 per and institu- , ake A at their slowly at Sa12 per cent. ~ : passes pe. pape it. loan market is and brokers find no difficulty insu ing their wants at 7 per cent. At tiflcates of Indebtedness are it BP in preference to cemmercial bills, which under the uncertainty of the positive situation are not as particularly safe, The effect is to keep up the pss of certificates and advance the rates of discount to Sal@per cent.,a charge to which many merchants will not submit, preferring to carry their own paper or other- ‘wise dispose of it. S7-Hon. Jonn Wentworth is again a candi- date for Congress from the Ohicago (IIl.) dis- trict. He was in Congress in 1852, ’3 and ’4. @7 Long Branch, New Jersey, is said to be the principal resort for shoddy, and his wife and daughters just now. aa If Admiral Buchanan. of the rebel navy, dies, the pirate Semmes will succeed to his rank. — James Andrews, Esq.,ex-Mayor of Co- lumbia, Tenn., has been sent to the Nashville penitentiary for manslaughter. ma The Everett House, New York city, is hereafter to be conducted on the European plan. &@- Hon. M. Fenton has been nominated py the Democrats for Governor of Michigan. The Boston Postsays: “Mrs.Tom Thumb has really got a baby.” @7-Mrs. Admiral Farragut is at the Astor House, New York. wa There are Legislature for c! rs for five railroads S7The Paris Oredit Mobilier is said to be very much bothered by the Mexican loan. ATTENTION, "JOURNEYMEN COACH- MAKERS~You are hereby noviied to at- tend the Jar monthly meeting of the Associ- ationon THURSDAY EVENING, Sept 8th. at 8 p. m.,at German Hall, llth st. Business of impor- tance demands the attendance of every me sep 7-2" 9. P. RANE, Beer RALLY! RALLY! RALLY! THE CAMPAIGN OPENED | ill Teedte Cr aHRAB AML ENT AND A ND) JOHN: OR. 0. PRESIDENT OF THe UNITED er AS essere invited to meet at Union Leage Hi THUMBDAY EVENING ine oh o'clock, for the UNION CAMP. , on 9th ws instant, at 7% CLUB. t JOB, SH AFFIELD’S Confectioney, 356 6t bet. @ and H. sep 7-3" [OR SAL. A GREAT BARGAIN—The FIX. TURES of Oak Hall Clothing Store, No. 464 h street. (sep 7-5t, J. BRUOM & 00. i] LU! CLUB POSTPONEMENT. The PIO-NIO of the _ BTAR CLUB which was to have taken place on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1864, has been postponed e) to FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 1864. sep7 2" Putas BTAMPED UPON NOTE PAPER AND ENVELOPES, NEW DIES FOR THE PURPOSE JUST COM- PLETED. DEMPSEY & O'TOOLE, Stationers and Engravers, Sep7-2t Penn’aavenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts, ADIES’ WATER PROOF CLOAKS. ; TER PROOF CLOTH CLOAK: LADIES’ WA bROOn CLOT OAKS AND A full assortment, extra in style, size, finish, and fullness, just received at ce MAX Cloak and Faney Store, sep 7-6t 328 Pennsylvania avenue. EDDING INVITATIONS, CHASTE AND ELEGANT STYLES, “Monograms” additional. Bee them at DEMPSEY & O’TOOLR’S, Engravers, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. sep 7-2t CARRIAGES. CARRIAGES. gee CARRIAGES, Having leased the old-established stand of Mr. ‘Thor. tes Pennsylvania avenue. I shali continue to keep there » large and varied assort- mene of fashionable CARRIAGES, of the best Repairing promptly attended to. ROBT. H” GHATAM Coachmaker, sep 7-St* 409 Pa. av.,and 374 D strest, a4 Oe a ee ‘ir of ve! i) ish, spi match BAY HORSES perhapsthe ios ahioien, cer eens be e intends leavin; £5 '. one SADDLB HORSE, (sorrel,) seven poars cla” These horses warranted perfectly sound and gen: tle, ‘and sold for mo fault, 1:0, one COUPER, ', User Lh ir e' Hi BUGGY, suitable for a physiciau. These car: ws m were made = ypaely forthe present owner. nat Nos. Math and 15th te. = ee ‘AUGUSSHS OF 1860, by M. Halste Cc Beredent Lincoln’s Administration, by H.J. , Raymond Gidding's History of the Rebellion, its Authors i805 an Unease ‘Tongs of Slavery and Bights of Emanci- ion Clusky’s Political Text Book Addresses and Messages of the Presidenta of the United Btates, 4 vols Junkin’s Political Fallacies Debates between Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Douglas Greely’s Political Text Book Well’s Oamenign Hand Book Mirrorof} jodern Democracy arrar’s ar and i onsequences sep7 'RANCK TAYLOR. 1e OR SALE—A five h is MARE fast; Fete BUGGY and HARNMSS. Address Box 4Star Office. Beg 5-3t* ‘ORSE FOR SALE, Suitable for Family Oarriage. Price $150.00. Apply at BRADY'S GALLERY, 352 Penn’s avenue, sep 5-St* Fo SALE—A pair of BLACK HORSES, fine size and style, suitable for carriage or sut- ler’s team, Price .. Persons wishing to pur- SOMES HO BEREVE Ur. Teh otsee borers 2 a . be and I, Washington, BO. *" "7°*h Mone ote b . Heis also buying and sellin, stock, and perzonsin the trade will do Well to call. se5-Im* titions before the Vermont fe of organising a workin, Ga ganising Sop 7 2tt s Fo FALB A good SPRING WAGON. A) ply 6th instant, od oot ch AR liberal re’ wi vei for her regevery on sp- te 0. 8. NOYES, 86 south @ street, (Isl- Picpiicr at ebeter Office. sepy-tf T—On Thursday, the lst instant, a dark red Gow short horas, short legs. and lerge,bad z $5 reward will be given, if returned to No, 72 Mast Capito! street, between 2d and 3d streets east, Cap- itol Hill. sep7 2t* Sit: it. the Sth _d ¢ Au- O Betas ACCOUNT FUOK “Tn the sean i Ly an ACCO e same mes of different restaurant keepers. benefit to anyone. The above EEORGHIUENEMAN. Oapitor Hil, cor. staan GEORGEJ japitol Hill, cor. 4th an Ents, Washington. D, 6. sep 7-st* STRAYED AWAY—From the subscriber, Pat- rick Munroe, on the 6th day of Sept., THREE MILOH COWS. Descriptions: One is a low set Cow, without horns, white face, with something black, similar to tar,on her face. very short in the legs ; also in her two foremost teata there is a swelling. Another isa brindle Oow, with a small white spot in her face; there isa wart on the hind part of her bag; age five or six years old. The other heavy cow. very light speckled red and white, high horns, wide looking in the face; any rson noticing her tail will find a scar on the lower end ; middle Qow. In the buffalo the two foremost part of her teats are swelled, caused by milking; the end of her tailis dark, end the balance snd body red. belly es Js Eero will be ‘isfactory rewar ven any one deliverin, them te PATRICK MUNROE. between 8th and oth, Kast Capitol street, next frame house to the female school-house, or give an formation o: theme" feop rats) PATRICK MUNBOR, a few days t 5 5 REWAED-—Lost ince, ® smal 2) GOLD LOOKET, con * likeness and loek of hair. The above reward wi! ibe yaid onre- turning it co BOWIE, DaKRAFT & Oo., Claim Agents, 474 7th street. sep 6-3t* 2 REWARD.—Lost near 3d street and Penn- sylvania avenue, an old black POOKET- BOOK. containing near $120, with sutler passes acrossthe Potomac. The sbove reward will be paid by returning it to SMITH BROT: corner 2d street and Pennsylvania avenue, Washin, D.O, sep 6-3t* QOK!—§50 REWABD!—8trayed or stolen L from the premises of the subscriber, August 25, 1864, one brown HORSE, four years old last spring, one white hind foot, and star in forehead; hair rubbed out of his tail a place the size of your hand. pny one Fomine: s oimaie ores to the undersigned will receive the above reward. DAVID GOSS, sep 6-3t* N street south, near New Jersey av. ISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, County or WasH- INGTON, To-wit: I hereby certify that W. A. Newman of the City of Washington, D. 0., has brought before me, the undersigned, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Wpakington, this firstday of September, 1864, as a repressing upon the Capitol grounds, a Ligh HORSE, Colt, sapposed to be three reas ol wie plsek mane and tail, star on fore- ead, without shoes ‘ THOS. J, WILLIAMS. J.P. , The exer ot the above des ‘ibed ORSs: Colt, is Treque: rove prope’ y charges. an take himaway. WM: K’ NEWMAN, sep 6-3t* Chief Capitol Police, UND—This Monday morning, a WATCH, which the owner can have by proving prop- and paying charges. Inquire at the Star joe, Sep 5-3t* ws HIRED ON FRIDAY, Sept. 2, about 6 o’el »._m.. for two hours, by anofficer calling himself B. B. Andersen, Battery G, Ist N. ¥, artillery,a BLACK HORSE, 15 hands high, 4 white legs, white face, and glasi ili saddle and bridle. Anything rning the horse will be left with R, CRUIT & SON, Georgetown. sep 5-3t* BOARDING. Gwe, BOARDING WITH PLEASANT R9OMS J can be had at reasonable rates at No. 95 Wash- ington street, Georgetown. Also, several rooms to let, Sep 6-lw* WO MEOHANICS can be accommodated with good ROOM and BOARD by immediate appli- ion at 394 llth atreet. between K and Masa. ay. A'so,a few TABLE BOARDERS sep5.3t* FFIEST.C1A88 BOARD, with Furnished Rooms Also Table Board can be obtained at No. 415 E street, between 8th and 9th. Breakfast from 7 to9; dinner from 3 to 5 sep 3-Im* ‘OARD AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS for families or single persons. House cious grounds. Terms moderate. Corner 2lst and H sts., near Penn’a au 26-12t* PERSONAL. SE Se eee NOticz.—all persons are forbid trusting any person on my account without a written order from myself or my wife, DENRIRTTA P. Pepper. fep7-lw JOHN P. PEPPER. T° THE PUBLIO.—The public are hereby warned not to trust my wife, Johanna Krake, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date. sep 6-St*} HENRY KRAKE. [NZORMATION WANTED OF MARGARET ANACKER, who left Richmond, Va.,seme time 0. Also, of THOMAS GOLLIN. Any informa. tion concerning them will be thankfully received by Mrs. ANACKER, at John Kaiser's, on High Sreet, between Ist and 2d streets, Georgetown, sep 5-lw* Viana MBS. GOODALL, Teacher of a SINGING AND PIANO, Commences instruction in the above brancheson MONDAY, Sept. 5th, t her residence, 156 K st., bet, 18th rth side. N=?” SINGING OLASSES, PROFESSOR ALEXANDER WOLOWSEI opens new Singing Classes on very reasonable terms. ll those ladies and gentlemen who would like to join his oratories and series of eoncerts, which willbe given with his pupils, will enter their names at his residence, No, 485 10th street, be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and E street, above J. N.Callan’s drug store. First singing class will positively begin on September sth, 1854. se3-1m COPABTNERSHIP. The undersigned have formed s co-partnersnip under the firm of R. CO. Jehnson& Co.. and having purcbased the stock of lware of Jos. L. Bav- age. No. 324 D street, bet. 10th and lith sts, in- tend keeping on hand allarge and well selected stock of Hardware, Housekeeper’s and Sutler’s Goods, to which ther would respectfully call the attentfon of their friends and rie Public eneral- ‘August 24, 1964. THOS. A. OLARK, mopegr eee E.JA8. BOURKE. PROFESSOR ALEXANDER WOLOWSEI opens a new course for Piano and Singing by his sim- plified method, at his new residence, No. 485 loth street, between Pennsylvania avenue and E sts.. above J, N. Callan’s drug store. Prof. Wolowski receives visitors daily, from 9 to 10 a. m., and 2 to STAMPING AND BMBROIDERING done with neatness and dispatch, and at the lowest prices, it 431 Massachusetts avenue, near the Northern iberty Market. au 24-1m’ - FURNITURE. eS FURNITURE. FURNITORE. We have now instore and are dail Foceiving wae argon and best assorted atock of OABINE’ WARE ever offered to the citizens of and Georgetown, which we pledge ourselves to sell on a8 reasonable terms as any house south of New York. It is unnecessary to particularize ar- ticles,as our stock embraces every cenceivable article to be found in « first-class Housefurnishing qetaplishinen 5g Paavo Set oth'and Tote ats, au 2% eodtocl (Con, Union. OHOION STOOK 486 486 INTERIOR ADORNMENTS, 486 486 PAPEBHANGINGS. 456 A select and varied » eck of Gilt, Medium and Towspriced Paperhangings, Borders, Statues, Cen- «Pieces, &e. WINDOW SHAD. Buff, Green, Chocolate, Brown and Gilt Window les, | ae Of patterns; Shade Fixtures, PIOTURE CORD LS. BUk snd Worsted Pi ture ard, and Tassels, dif- ferent si and colors, a beautiful assortment; Picture Rings, Nails, &c. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES. The largest assortment of Oval Frames in the District, -earzeneee Se a eiided. with ent leaf; a variety of Dark Wo: Tames. ry ied stock of small-sized Oval and Oarte de V ‘ames. ENGRAVINGS AND PAINTINGS. A few choice Engravings and Paintings always ‘1 and Orders se Povorhanging | rele Shades "Terms wah fer goods oF labor RITRE, . 486 Seventh stro Right Doors above Odd Follows’ Hall RODS.— and ¢ BODE with poe sae terken Also, BULL HANGING. dous ie'the Work done in the country SER auié-Im* 271 Penn. O Washington D, oc. FRort sansi Housekeepers who wish to invited to examine our SELY-8! JABS, a they have been thoro: The it it : anger oad ‘the jars © fru res DO De itis econeaey, for every family to put up all the fruit they want for inter. 8. BEVERIDGS. au 3i-lw* Odd Bebe payer street. 3 NEW YORE NEWSPAPERS FORWA! ED ROM NEW BE DAILY. ot sea iy weed for one year, (payable i ; World, $7; Daily News, Gone ‘press, se. us-3m $y 7-t81* GHTNING RODS.— LIGHTNING L The bel ed _ is i] red HIBBERTS BARCLAY, PERKINS abd GUINNESS ROG, i d 5 ‘belng Rate ea faval ce ae Sere For 7 @EO.T 8 Importers of Wines, Brandi ar Boost (Intelligencer & Bimes,j se: 3p.m. sep 2-Im SEVENTH STREET, 369 Between I and K. 369 FURNITURE AND ig gaakearine ABTI- WE BEG LEAVE TO CALL THE ATRENTION of the citizens of Washingtow, and the public goneraliy. to our large and complete assortment of House Furnishing Goods, which we are ~~~ selling cheaper than any other House in the city. Suchas Carpeting, Oil Cloth, Matting, Sideboards, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Writing Desks, and Book Cares, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Hair. Cloth Cane and Wood Seat Chairs, Sofas, Tables, Wash- stands. Lounges; also Tubs, Buekets, Brooms, Baskets, Whisps, Dusters, Basket Chairs, Brushes, &e., &e. Call at 369 7th street before yon purchase. A discount of 10 per cent. allowed on all bills HENRY BONTZ over $59 Le sep 2-6t Successor to Bonts & Griffith, EDWARD CLARKE, a be LUMBER DEALER, Virginia avenue, between 9th and loth sts., east, A largo stock of all kinds’ of LUMBER on- stantly on hand at lowest market prices, ¢ Fep 3 Im* JAY COOKE & CO., BANKERS, HAVE THIS DAY, REMOVED TO THEIR NEW OFFICE, FIFTRENTH STBEET, NBAE G, OPPOSITE Hes ~pNItTED STATES TREASURY. ‘WO WROUGHT DOO! Tom WHOUGHT IRON FRAMES, INE LARGE VAULT LOCK. The above were taken out ef the old Bank of Qolumbia, and will be sold cheap fot ¢ash. Par- ties withive fc innpect the bere ye apoly arses cl ES ere ween Market an cok Cease bs hanson & 0 Foe art ° accounts standin 2 ald res; ly inform the rine dis meh ofssy stock of SOC LAVAGE. sep 5-6 324 D st., bet. 10th and lith. SCHOOL BOOKS. Josr RECEIVE: pera and cgunete stock of which we offer for sale at the lo in prices. Also a full stock of school requisites, embracing Blates, Binte and encils, Books, Sta- Hiethera: Ee de." so Wie BALEARES A +9 KO, iH sep 5-1m 498 7th st., bet. D and EB sts. HB COPARTNERSH: FORE EX. ies BN 5 Bae ee ee o wine Es. dissolved by mati nt Joke Bers id sisnd. No. 14) Res De iogebied to the firm Prompt Peo W J. BARWARD, "H. DOUGAL. Georgetown, D. C., it. 1, 1864. CME Ai? ARE AR ITIOAL BAN’ FLAGS, 0) Eee Sanne Sear riety of style, by M. T. Lidiotana av, between 6th cca Teh ets,” NRCOND EDITION. 5 O'CLOOK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities : WESOETISES Sept. 7, 1964. U.S. 6’s Coupon 1831. U.S. 5-20'S,..cccceee 73-10 Treasury No’ One Year Certificates Uertificate Ohecks New YorxE—Finst Boarp. Conpons, 107%; 5-20's,111%; Certificates, 93 X ; Gold, 242%. PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT LINCOLN. This afternoon at 2 o’clock a delegation re- presenting the loyal colored men of Baltimore, consisting of Rev. Bishop Wayman, Rev. S. M. Chase, Rev. W. H. Brown, W. W. Francis and A. G. Carroll, called upon President Line coln at the White House, and presented him with a handsome bible and case, costing $590.75, as a token of respect and gratitude. The presentation took place in the President's office, and the delegation was introduced to Mr. Lincoln by R. Stocket Matthews, Esq., of the third congressional district of Maryland. Rev. S. W. Chase presented the book to the President, saying it was presented to Mr. Lin- coln for his distinguished services in the great cause of emancipation. Upon the conclasion of the Rey. Mr. Chase’s remarks two of the delegates handed the book to the President, which he received and ac- knowledged in the following words: It would be a very fitting occasion to make a response at length to the appropriate address you haye just made. I would doso if pre- pared. I would promise you to make a reply in writing at some future day, had not expe- rience taught me that I would not be able to keep it. I can only say now, as I have often said before, it has always been a sentiment with me that all mankind should be free. So far as I have been able, so far as came within my sphere I have always acted as my con- science told me was right and just. I have often, in letters and documents sent forth trom this office, expressed myself better than I can now. In regard to the great book, I have only to say it is the best gift which God has ever given man. But for this book we would not know right from wrong. All those things so desirable to man are communicated through it- I return sincere thanks for this very elegant copy of this great book of God you have pre. sented me, The book is an imperial quarto,bound in royal purple velvet, inclosed ina black walnut case, 16 by 14inches. On one side of the book isa gold plate, oval shape, 9 inches in circumfer- ance, on which is an engraving representing the President in the act of striking the shackles from the slaves. On the other side of the book is a gold plate four inches long and two wide, which bears the inscription :—* Presented to Abraham Lin- coln, President of the United States, by the loyal colored people of Baltimore, as a token of respect and gratitude, July 4, 1964.” CAVALRY FIGHT AT SNICKER’S GAP. Night before last, a battalion of the ist Rhode Island cavalry, Torbert’s command, while op- erating in the neighborhood of Snicker’s Gap, came upon 8 force of rebel cavalry, who were moving this way, and 4 considerable fight en- sued. Capt. Bliss was in command of our men, and Major Cole, of Ga., in charge of the rebel force, who considerably outnumbered Capt. Bliss’ command. The passage of the Gap was warmly con- tested, and the rebels were so used up that they were forced to retire, leaving a captain, a lieu- tenant and three privates dead in our hands. Also, a number of horses. On the lappel of the coat of the lieutenant, inside, was a card with the name of Alexis F. Markley, Loudoun county, Virginia. ‘We lost two privates killed and one lieuten- ant and three sergeants wounded seva@ely, and seven privates and one corporal (Wayland) slightly wounded. @ur forces gained the contest, butit was so hard fought that Captain Bliss did not feel safe in making pursuit, and fell hack tn hia camp. ‘We learn from parties from that neighbor- hood that there is a considerable force of rebel cavalry at both Ashby’s and Snicker’s Gaps. A large body of cavalry in that neighborhood @ tew days ago has disappeared, leaving 5 considerable force at the Gaps, apparently to ‘watch the action of the Union troops. Ni ABETTING ENLI AIDING AND ABETTING ENLISTED MEN ‘ro Facts having come tothe krowledge of the authorities that certain parties residing at the Mount Vernon House, foot of 6th street, have for some time past been engaged in aiding and abetting enlisted men to desert by furnishing them with citizens’ clothing, in violation of a military order, two detectives, dressed in fall uniforms, were sent to the house, and on repre- senting themselves 4s deserters trom the Union army were provided with suits of citizens’ clothing by Alexander Mosier, Mrs. Mary Mo- sier, and George Thali, proprietor of the ho- tel. Mrs. Mosier, it appears, agreed to accom- pany the supposed deserters as far as Phila- delphia, where the party were followed by two other detectives, who arrested Mrs. Mosier and brought her back te this city. On Saturday, Thall and Mosier were arrested, and the par- ties are now in prison, and will, no doubt, re- ceive at the hands of a military commission the punishment they deserve, ANXIOUS TO TAKE THE OATH. Many of the rebel prisoners now confined at Point Lookout appear tobe anxious to take the oath of allegiance and be released. Thi, privilege is accorded to those who in the opin- jon of the proper officers are simcere in their intentions. Last evening the Lizzie Baker brought up twenty from Point Lookout, who were released and furnished with transporta- tion North, upon taking the oath of allegiance to the U.S. Government. RAPID RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY, During the last ten days the number of men mustered into the army has averaged 3,000 a day. On the 2d instant{4,126 were mustered in, and on the 3d instant 6,162. These are the latest reports received. The number mustered in on the 4thjinstant is probably greater than has been mustered during any one day for nearly two years. ES GEN’L , GEN’L CROOK ban inp eee HUNTHER'S Major Gen’! Hunter has been relieved at his own uest from the command of the De- artment of West Virginia, and Brevet Major Bent Geo. Crook assigned to the command in his place. e7Vermont fired the first gun of the politi- cal ‘campaign yesterday, and it was well charged and sent home. The returns indi- cate an increased Union majority on a fall vote. PERSONAL —Baron de Stoeck!, Russiau Min- ister, and Admiral Eopomt, of the Russian navy, sre at the Clarendon Hotel, New York. Assistant Postmaster General Randall is at. the Astor House. THE MARYLAND ConsTiITUTIONAL UONYERY- ‘TION closed its labors yesterday, and the new Constitution will be submitted to the people for their ratification in November. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. — Rejeicizug Over Recent Victories. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8.—A salute of one hundred guns was fired at the arsenal at noon, and there was also a similar salute by the Union Refreshment Saloon, Washington street, in honor of recent military victories. Teturning 82d regiment, with an escort, have 8 parade, and the streets exhibit a holi- day appearance from the dis; of flags. Bartimony, Sept. 7.—The city is gay with fings in honor of resent victories, and at noon S salute was fired. LOCAL NEWS. PeLio® REPORTS—Second Precinct.—Edward Fitzgerald, assault and battery; dismissed. Third Precinct. B. Jewell, nuisance; dis- missed. Barr, selling liquor to soldiers; $20. Also, selling withont license; 44. Pat Maloy, bathing; turned over to the navy. L. L, Clements, ing butter; dismissed. John T" Evans: disorderly; do. Wm. Cleveland, in- decent exposure; $5.44. Henry Dean, drank and disorderly, $2.44. Fourth Precinct.—Fanny Teel, grand larceny; aime Precinct.—Frederick Brooke, swindling, for trial. John Sheppen, fecceg el LES LL. Corcoran, suspicious; dismissed, P Fran- cis, drunk; do. James Johnson and Thomas Steele, assault and battery; bailfor court. H. Donohugh, threats; for sentry Thomas, selling tiqnge to soldiers; $20. Jo’ Phillips, drunk and disorderly; dismissed. J. Murphy, do.; military. Wm. Russell, grand larceny; for trial: mry Thomas, selling liquor without license. Tenth Precinc-—Wm. Jackson, grand lar- ceny; deferred. Adam Baleer, firing pistol in a street; dismissed. Victoria Scott, drunk and disorderly; do. Mary Stephens, profane and indecent lan ; workhouse. Whit- taker, do.; $8. Cornelia McVaney, do.; $9. Matilda Light, do.; dismissed. ate Light, do.; $2. Mary Whittaker and Oornelia McVane, prostitution; security for good behavior. — MATRIMONIAL SQUABBLE.—On Monday, a man named Henry Kracke, who resides near the Arsenal, on coming home to dinner found his wife in illicit intercourse with H. H. Bas- tian, and feeling dissatisfied with the arrange- ment, he dealt his wife’s paramour & cepa d blow with a brick, and then went out to see! advice. Bastian seemed to think himself the ere oa pate andjprocured a warrant, char- FH Kracke with an assault and bat , and the latter was arrested by officer Maxwell, and the case came up before Justice Boswell, when it ap) that both parties work in the Ar- senal, and the complainant (a disc! d sol- dier from’ the 27th Pa) boards with ke. On Monday Bastian complained of being siek, and left work sooner than usual, and when Kracke came ont at neon he took 8 crogs cut to his home, and going up stairs found wife and Bastian in inte delictu. The Justice dismisted the case of assault and battery, when Kracke turned to Bastian and threatened to kill him before sundown. The Justice then put him under bends to keep the eng eie marking that it was too late to talk about kill- ing now. —————_— OnrHans’ Court—Judge Purcell.—Yester- day the willof the late George W. Miller, be- ueathing his estate to his brother, John L. Miter, ‘was partially proven, and admitted to nalty, and let- robate, as far as regards Ee the will annexed, ters of administration, wi! were issued to the latter. The first and final account of OC. M. Mat- thews, administrator de bonis non of R. A. Brarman ; of Virginia Milstead, executrix of Thomas Milstead; of John T, Mitchell, admin- istrator of Evelyn M. Melville; first and sec- ond general accounts of Virginia Mulstead, guardian, &c., and balance and distribution of personal estate of E. M. Mellville, were ap- proved and passed. ——— Soap vs. LAGER.—Yesterday, John Schant- ler, & brewer, lately employed by Herman Richter, near the Navy Yard, was arrested by officer Duvall, on the charge of malicious mis- chief, and he was taken before Justice Call, by ‘whom the case was heard. Schantler had been employed by Richter for about nine months, but a short time since he was discharged. On Saturday last Richter had turned about $200 worth of lager into a cooler, and it is alleged that the accused maliciously threw soap into the liquid,thereby spoiling it, andit was poured out. The justice, after the case was argued by Messrs. Bradley, jr., for the prosecution, and O. Walter for defense, held the accused to bail for his appearance at court. —_—.__ FourtH Warp Srarion CasEs.—Lawrence Daily, threats; bail for peace. Mich’l O’Brien, violating cow law; dismissed. Maurice Sulli- van, do.; #5. Lawrence Daily, profanity; $5. Mary Ann Curtin, disorderly; #4. Margaret Harry, selling liquor unlicensed; $20.50. M. Geary, assault and battery—two cases; bail for peace. John Dent, disorderly; dismissed. Chas. Sanford, do.; #3. Ammen Taylor, drank; military. Pat’k Leary. hack and horses; jail for court. Charles T. Colton, disorderly; for hearing. Briley White, drunk and disorderly; #3. Hugh MeNally, do; ¢1. David Toxell drunk; military. Samael Wesden, violating hack law; #5. John Walton, do.; &5. dam King, drunk and disorderly; military. SSS ANOTHER Mvss.—Althongh a week has not vet passed since the police of the Seventh ward made a descent on most of the noterious dens ot prostitation in the Seventh ward, when the occupants were mostly fined, Feereny, some of them got into another squabble and officers Gibson and Drane arrested the following :— Mary Whiteker, QOornelia MoBane, Mary Stevens, Kate Light, Matilda Light, and Vic- toria Scott, who were taken before Justice Bos- ‘well, who fined the two first $5 each and hela them to bail for good behavior, committed Mary Stevens to the worknouse, fined Kate Light 82 and dismissed the others. ——_—-—— THROWN FROM a Horsz.—About 8 o'clock last night a man named Michael Cleary was thrown from a horse on D street, between 9th and 10th, and was badly injured. Detectives McDevitt and Bigley c: him to the Third ‘Ward Station, where he was taken in charge by Roundsman Greer and Officer J. O. John- son, who conveyed him to Judiciary Square Hospitalin an ambulance. He had about $60 in money, which, with his horse, was placed in safe hands te be kept for him. pike ead ao FATAL ACOIDENT.—At 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon as a freight train was backing into the railroad depot, along New Jersey avenue, near E street,a man, name unknown, who was about crossing the track was caught by a car and was knocked down, and was so dread- fully crushed under the wheels that it was necessary to littthe car with jack-screws in order to take the body out. No one seemed to Know the man, but the body was soon re- moved to be properly interred. oe Suspicion OF Horse STBALING.—This morn- ing, & colored man named Thomas Johnson went to the Baltimore livery stable, on Four- teenth street, and & very fine mare forsale, He only asked $40, but the animal is worth $150. He was arrested and taken be- fore Justice Clayton. He confessed that he picked up the animal on the road, and thinks she belongs to Mr Tom Harvey, in Prince Georges’ county, Md. Justice Olayton sent the prisoner to jail for further hearing. ampere Second Warp Station Cases.—H. P. Fitz- simmons, drunk and disorderly; dismissed. J. LL. Nelson, do.; do. Beaty, do.; do. Ma- tilda Dorsey, d Henry Smith, (two cases,) violating city ance; 83 in each case. John Chaghgaire, do.; $1.53. J. W. Banks, Henry Lewis, Virginia Banks, Jessie Lewis, disor. derly; @2each. John Hagan, drunk; military. Ed. Gilroy, do.; #3. John Leary, profanity; $2. Joseph Smith, carrying concealed weap- ons; $20.58. —_———>—__—_ ANOTHER Map Doc KILLED.— Yesterday af- ternoon, about 2 o’clock, a large Newfound. land dog ran 8:ong First street, near Ly - ping at everything that happened to be in the ‘way, and causing considerable alarm among parents on account of their children, and a general skedaddle among pedestrians who had only themselves to look after. Officer Croek, of the Fourth Ward, being in the vicinity, alles the rabid dog before any harm was done yy him. . ——_.____. CHARGE ov STEaLine a HACK amp HoRsms.- Patrick , alias Thos, Williams, a soldier, was arrested last night for the hack and horses belonging to Thomas E. Daut from the hack stand at the railroad depot and driving off with it. Mr. Dant, supposing his horses had run off, jomped upon brother's coach and followed, and caught the thief. Justice eli sent him to jail for court. Sheet edlpberesre SomN4MBULISM.—This morping a man named Ww. Selby, who works at Giesboro, and who stopped at Thornton’s + Star” Restaurant, cor- ner of 7th and L streets, (Navy Yard,) walked out of a second story window, and falling om the pavement beneath his feet was badly in- jured, and his bruised, Officer Shelton | eae him up and waking the family they k charge of him. Cow Case —This morning, Justice ertecing ty Sami, cary ie figan Honora Oonner, and Honora Fitamorris @3each for violating the cowlaw. A number of fee bg =r parties in Fourth Ward for charged. r es A Musicat EpvcaTion.—All who would be- come cients in music, vocal and instru- mental, would do well to note the advertise- ment of Mr. and Mrs. J. P, Caulfield in anoth- er column. e -nic of the Star Club orwkon twill be held at Drowned.— held an inquest Morgan, & soldier of the isth V. B. C., cidentally fell from the abutment of the aq: duct bridge sbout 9 o’clook last night, and was rege before assistance could reach him, t very effort tosavehim. Deceased had beon eighteen THURESDA Soldier oodward of John ho ac. ue~ Ooroi in view of the bod: the officers and men near by used e: earsin the British service and t the United States service, was mty-two excellent soldier, and bore a good moral character. He has two sons in the army,and his property ‘was taken by the lieutenant in command of the guard at the bridge, to be disposed of as re- quired by the regulations. Deceased was 67 years ot age. The jury returned a verdict of accidental drownin, ‘Released.— Yesterday ‘Wm. Fowler, proprie- tor of & noted ranche near the west boundary of the town, who has been luxuriating in For- rest Hall since the closing of his establishment, about three weeks since, was released yester- day by Major Littler, u giving bonds inthe sum of $1,000 to i Go fore a military com. mission when required. The unprotected con. dition of Fowler’s wife and children induced Provost Marshal Littler to release him upon gooey given. ‘ort of Georgetown.—Entered—Steamer Til- le, Bourne, New York. Cleared—Steamer Tillie, Bourne, New York: schrs, Active, Sim. mons, Hongay River; Galena, Russel, Acco- mac; L. H. Corbert, Simpson, Philadelphia; E. Doron, Jarvis, do.; John Hamilton, Ther, Mattawoman; Freewind, Hooker, New York, J. P. Auget; Aldridge, do.; Pearl, Wiliams, Havre de Grace; M. Washington, Taylor, Ac- comac; Mariner, Elender, do.; Samuel Fish, Davis, Boston; sloops Empire, Pote, St. Ma- "8; H. Day, Jones, do.; Fair Plain, Hall, lement’s Bay. GEORGETOWN CORPORATION LAWs. fis cca ABssorvtionin relation to the distribution of Schoel Funds. Resolved by the Board on Council of the oration of Georges That in accordance with an ‘‘Act”’ of Congr “providing for the education of colored children in the cities of Washington and Georgetown,” ap- proved May 31, 1362, the Olerk of the Corporation is hereby directed to carry to the credit of the Trustees appointed under act of Congress of July 1, 1962, ten cents on the $1000n the amount re- ceived on the assessed value of the property of the for the years 1353 tion made os per Een au c Schools, ter Tru a. colored population of the town and 1864, out of the appropr: eral tax levies in those y for and pay the same to the order of aa! Resolved further, That i “Act” of Ci tee! District of Columbia,” appror lerk of the Corporation is hereby d: BA neatly Pree, 1862, fo: ct of Congress of July. % establishing and sustainit levy forschool purposes to be m: ral tax bill of 1865, and of the a lected in 1865 and of al: purposes, and of be col bia. or from any other officer o: from fines im: 8 laws of the United States; as years, bear to the population, made prior to said apportionm: and to be regulated at all times thereby, the amount as thus carried to the credit Trustees, to their order. Approved August 31, 1864. A Besotvrion for the repair of a part of High street. above Road stree Resolved by the Beard af Aldermen and Board of J the Raion of Georgetown, That the further sum of fifteen hundred dollars and the same is hereby a) preprinees 20 be ree for the purpore of completing the paving of that Pot High street between Road street and's Eliason’s—heing 9% feet Common Council of bi aia to the order of the Commissioner o: portion of High street, Oint 0; site ir. . To extent from the south side of Road strert. Approved August 31. mmon Counct! of the Corporation o, corporation, (Approved Aug. 31, 1354. A Besourrios in relation to a Pu Resolved ay of Common Council of the to have the pump on Second Approved Sept. 3, 1864, A Bxsoxctios in Favor of Messrs. John Oldfield & Common Council of the Corporation rother, Twenty-five dollars in ‘oor and Workhou Resolved by the Board ‘mon Council of the That the sum of seven hundred and ei propriated to pay the current ind Workhoure, for the 1864, and the Clerk of th: to pay the same to the or nishing proper vouchers, Approved Sept. 3, 1864. expenses of the Pwr BY J. ©, MOGUIBE & OO., Auctioneers. PUBLIO BALE. o Oh MONDAY APTERNOON, on and 9, ih Davidson's subdivision between 9th and wt i ok 120 feet to a wide Peto aler.. Seearas ee Also, Lots I and K, in Wilton & Callan's vision of same square, fronting 26 feet on a 39 foot alley. in the interior of said square, and running Tack 9% feet, Title indisputable, Terms: 0: : One-third cash; the remainder in 3 andé months, with interest, secured by adeed of trust on the premises. Conveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur. hasers, e sep7 JAS. 0. McGUIRE & OO., Aucta, GREAT BARGAIN—One of the finest and new Prince & Co.’s MELODEONS for cheap by a gentleman, and is to be see: Wolows! coms, No, 485 10th street, above Pa. avenue, Sep 6-3t arator’ e | men 6 DAY, Sept. I; of the Oollege, WEDNESDAY, tien apply Bep 6-e04t* President. A CLOSING OUT BALE. S A Preliminary move toward closin ness, the undersigned will offer, fora limited aon their entire stock of DRY expiration of b and sol ua bli tion, © oered a PR ORFUTE & CO. No. 163 and 16: Pelagestrest 0 .C. sep 5-10t* George’ Temperance Hall, E street, between 9th and 0th. patrons and the saite toate A be TUESDAY, Sep' DAYS OF TUITION, For EBaigt, Mikes. and Masters, TUESDAY, wor farther particulars see circulars. MB. AND MRS. J. P. CAULFIELD, rived in the Federal Metropol A 1 M BINT ASHIONABLE DANCING ACADEMY, resume his usual course of on it 20th. YY, from $to5 p.m, yestoar OIRCULAB, after a pro- fessional residence of three years in Europe, an‘ that they are about to opena school for struction in vocal and instrumental music, on t! rhe re ater ation aontemiise ot 08! Particul will be qe ee eee peas ex! ence in TO! 4 and fa which 1€ will be his atm to render his puplld preficient, finished performers. 2 if desired ter: hen aloes a ny te Mr. CAULFIELD, ot his residence, 402 Matrest, bet Ith and 18th . Ellis’ Masic Store, te NEBAL'S OFFIOB. ‘August $i, 1864. Nery service "4 Ww. Ht rr, At 01 ls ‘4 for Oayalry and A: Hormesuitable teat be pur hased ro’ Depot, inopem mar fF, HL Ontener, Nelivered to Captain L. Lewry jon before loraes, $17: ry Horses, $130 each. made for x (6! Ke dere a eae a Fi¢e Oo! Gs: I Price ot arti Peymen! be Lass. x ame gaxor Gps nr oSITHEE ORANGE RE aa a, whic! ass tea ek" surortmont ver, saree aps parchased cloowhoreia the clty. “Gall end gee for yourselves, Alderm: enand Board of in aceordance with an 8 ‘to provide for the public in- struction of youth in the Soantret Washington, June 25, 1854, the cted to car- inted under e purpose of ing public Bohools for col- ored children, such a proportionate pe of the in the gene- ool it subsequent taxes for said all sums from time to time re- ceived from the Marshal of the District of Colum- f said District, ari- for the violation of the the colored children of this town, between the ages of six and seventeen the whole number of children there- of. to be ascertained by the last reported census of H ARagourrioy in relation to the Georgetown (as empany. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board af Georgetown, That the Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to pay to the Georgetown Gas Company the amount of the Government tax of 2) cents per 1,000 feet ag addedito their monthly bills for gas furnished this imp, Aldermen ant Board oration: ‘cor geteton, That the Mayor be, and he is hereby guthorixed, n street, near the Col- lege gate. put in complete order, at a cost not to exceed seventy-three dollars, being the amount named in the Mayor’s message of August 30, lisi. ro. Resolved by the Board af Aldermen and Board of meth of Georgetown, That the Olerk pay to the order of John Oldfield and B: fall, for their bills of July 14,and July 25, 1864, for repairs of pumps, {Approved Bept. 3, 1954, A Resovvtrox in Relation to the Expenses of the Re. Aldermen and Board & ration of Georgetoron, ity dollars and forty-six cents, be and the same ig hereby ap- rier ending June 30, ration is directed of the Trustee, he far- VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON N_8TREET, BETWREN 9TH AND 10TH STS. WEST, AT Sept. 12th, at 5 ré sell Lota Nos.7 ison’s subdivision ef Square No. 37, fronting each % feet Ginches on north N street, abdi- SL ———— saion of busi- GOODS and GRO- CERTES at much reduced prices for cash. At the the said period, the balance of the stock, together with the property belonging to the firm wilt i : | i 28, 1864. Fer catalogues or further informa }, Gr'W. SAMSON xe |