Evening Star Newspaper, September 19, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. — W. D. WALLACH. Editor and Propricter. Ee ihe bear ce es np ee FES WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY......... SEPTEMBER 19%, 1s6¢. ree ee 87 READING MATTER ON EVERY PaGs, SEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- G@EAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. EXTRA. FROM THE FRONT. EEE The Rede! Raiders get off with 2,400 head of Cattle—An Order by Gen, Grant. SESSA os Lil [Correspondence of the Associated Press.) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTOMAO, Sept. 16.—Our troops who started in pursuit of t he raiding party that carried off the cattle did not succeed in overtaking the rebels in their | Tetreat. The latter had too much thestart,and | Safely effected their escape with the entire herd, numtering 2,485, together with sixteen of the herders. Two others were killed. The enemy, when first discovered, had al- moet completely surrounded the herd and its | guard, and only a small number of the latter | effected their escape. | The loss of the guard and the Ist District cavalry is not known, but it was quite large. A few stragglers and a squad who were run- ning off a crowd of negroes, were picked up by ‘our troops and brought in. The cattle was part of the supply for the eres cueing against Richmond, and not | for army of the Potomac generally, and ‘was under charge of Capt. Richardson. Col. Morgan, Uhief poe ot Subsis- temce of the armies, had selected the location = the herd Co account of the good quality of there. Lacutensnt General Grant has issued an or- der that no spirituous, malt, or vinous liquors shall be allowed to come into the armies, ex- cepting ssea the en s is was induced by the large amounts brought down by sutlers and others on orders from officers, but which was usually kept on sale by dealers, who thus managed to evade the former orders in this matter. Brig. Gen. Mott has been brevetted a ‘Major General by the President for gallant services during the late cam \e Firing 1s kept up along the line, and no ex- changes of papers, &c., are made by the pick- ow. W. D. MoGeucor. —_++e+____ ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Activity Among the Rebels—Hampton and Lee’s Cavalry at Work—The Raiders Reported 5,000 Streng—Prompt Pursuit of the Rebels—A Severe Battle in Pros- j esa Lee Again Anxious about the elden Railread—His Mysterious Move- ments on our Left. {Dispatch to Philadelphia Inquirer.] Ngak PETEessure, Va., Sept. 16.—Many of those who awoke early this morning were somewhat surprised, if not startled, by the un- us@al sound of musketry in the rear. Soon atter daylight men wereseen hurryingin from | the cavalry picket line, in a state of mind con- siderably discompesed. The stories told were all more or less startling, and from some of them of them one might have inferred that nearly the whole rebel army was in our rear | and within a few miles distant. Upon certain points, however, there was a very general agreement between the several accounts. ‘The picket line of Kautz’ Cavalry Divison nad been attacked and driven in, and between two and three thousand head of beef cattle had been captured by the enemy, and a consid- erable portion of the First Regiment of Dis- | trict Columbia Cavalry had been gobbled up. | 1 presume that everybody knows that from | the left of our infantry line, near the Weldon Railroad, a line of cavalry pickets is extended to the James River, thus enclosing a certain region of the Old Dominion, which is setapart for the various uses of the army and guarded against inimical intruders. The part of this . ‘was engaged in light skirmishing as early as | two A. M., but the main attack was made some miles further to the left and over two hours later. » In the rear of the ist District of Columbia cavalry, which was the regiment furthest on the left and had its headquarters at Sycamore COburch, there was a drove of beef cattle, num- bering over two thousand head, and so near the icket line that only a narrow strip of woods tervened between it and the field wherethey ‘were grazing. How it happened that so tempt- ing 8 prize was left in such an exposed situa- tio! shall not undertake toexplain, but how- ever this may have been, theenemy appear to have had accurate information as to its locali- ty, and their attack seems to have been made for the special pupose of capturing it. The rebel force is estimated at abont 5,000, comprising Hampton’s Legion and William H. Lee's brigade of cavalry, and one brigade of infantry, the whole under the command of Rosser. With this force they attacked along the entire line of the Ist District of Columbia yegiment and a rtion of that of the Lith Pen,.*ylvania. If their numbers are as large asabove 2° ted, it is not surprising that the slender picn<t line opposed to them was in- stantly swept awe” and a cor jiderable part of the paths captured. ray.” Gcoken in, their first care was to surround the cau.-; 8nd com- mence driving them off, while with ano.2er part of their troops they followed up our men and picked up as many 4s possible of the fugi- tives. A party of them, supposed to number about 500, advanced as far as Prince George Court House, at which point the 3d New York cavalry was held in reserve. On hearing the bugles of the latter, the rebels faced about and Tetreated. Our loss in prisoners is not accurately known, but is no deubt much smalier than was at first sup |. The dense wood which covers a great part of the country would enable many of our men to escape capture, by concealing themselves until aiter the enemy’s retreat; and it is hardly likely that our entire loss in killed, ‘wounded and missing will reach one hundred. The following officers of the First District of Oolumbia Cavalry are among the prisoners captured :—Major J. S. Baker, commanding the regiment, Major J. H.Cloudman, Uaptain H. Howe, Lieutenant Merrill, Lieutenant McCus- sick, Lieutenant Goff, Lieutenant Wolfe, Lieu- tenant 5) Iding. Lieutenant Mortford was Killed. is body was rescued and forwafded to City Point to be embalmed. Prompt measures have been taken to inter- tept the enemy and prevent them from getting away with their plunder. A brigade of infan- try was sent down to Prince George Court Hovse this morning, and General Kautz, with his cava'ry and the Fourth Wisconsin Battery of rified 10-pounders, started in pursuit of the raiders, while the greater part of Grege’s Divi- sion, under General Davis, supported by a brigade of intantry, moved down the Jerusa- Jem plank road, in the hope of cutting off their retreat. Anofficer of Kautz’s Division, who lett the command late this evening, reports that the enemy is hemmed in between the plank road aud the Blackwater, and will be unable to get away without fighting their way through It was a daring act on their part, to Swing 80 far around on our left, and it is to be hoped that they will not be allowed to escape witbout such a punishment as will encourage them not to repeat the experiment. A Unien Ree isance — Mysterious | aes whi at‘empted to drive im our fantry pic! front of the 5t@ corps. Movements of Gen. Gr: We can slways feei the presence of a great genius in & community though we be not Aware of his presence. Ben Johnson says a Yuling mind governs without audible utter- @uce, and we Baveseen the philosophy of the Cen ae coe Harper's Ferry, reeresy: Gen Grant. Torbert and McIntosh came ‘with the General-in-Chief to the train, and bid him an affectionate good-bye. Sheridan lingered, as the train moved off, at the car win- dow to get the fast words of advice from his beloved chieftain. When the train started Gen. Grant resumed his socustomed sxavitur in mice “ian E28 everydody comicristis Sround him. He spoke not unless questioned, except to notice omce or twice the scenery and the Ge | of the road for conveying sup- subject seemed to interest him. moking his segar with a remarkably deter- mined draught and iid he seemed for the most of the time deeply absorbed in thought. Nearing eaeh station the soldiers on the train ‘would announce to the crowd that Gen. Grant ‘was @ paceenger, and this would be the signal for the greatest enthusiasm in cheers and yells | of the most vehement sort. The Lieutenant General sat next the window, and acknowl- edged the compliments with a bow or a nod. Arriving in Baltimore, the General threw h duster over his shoulders and stepped upon the platform. He was met by Rear ‘Admiral Bailey, who had just arriurd from Washing- ton with orders to confer with Gen. Grant and aid him in the execution of aay plans in which the Navy could assist. The two distinguished officers took seats coun after inthe through train for Philadelphia, and entered into an an- imated conversation at once. Gen. Grant was offered a special car by Wm. Prescott Smith, Esq , of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, but this the General politely declined, and took a seat in one of the central cars of the train. The distinguished officers were soon recog? nized, and the train moved off amid deafening cheers. At each station on the route to Phila- delphia the presence of the General was an- nounced, and he was cheered as usual by ev- erybody. Soldiers scrambled up and heid on to the car mouldings to get a sight of him, and seemed half crazy with enthusiasm. At Havre-de-Grace a lady entered and rec- ognizing Grant, spoke to him, shook his hand and kissed him, causing our modest leader to blush tosrouge. He took the favor in good part, however, and was not long discon- Gen. Grant and Admiral Bailey both at once to New York, where win be met by Gen. Dix, Gen. Franklin, Admirals Porter, Stringham and other officers. The design of this consultation cannot now be made public. We can only say that some yery important movements are contemplated, associated alike with victory and peace. The condition of the rebel prisoners at Elmi- Ta may be considered, and the prompt rein- forcement of the squadrons of Admirals Farra- gut, Lee and Dahigren by every available ves- sel may be ordered. The feeling of the North upon the subjeet of the war will be examined, and the large number ot soldiers idle in various camps, hospitals and posts will be forwarded to the grand armies in the field. Last, but not least, every effort will be made to increase the means of transporting supplies and troops to our armies, and for bringing Noth the wound- ed of the last great battle of the war. It may be gratifying to the ple to know that General Grant will bring this battle on as soon as he returns to the army, and that he is 2 eae to meet every emergency en the fleld. e bas the greatest confidence in the army, and only asks for more men because he wants to use them in lessening the loss of life, and make the victory most complete and decisive. He thinks the war will soon close, and that an honorable peace will return to bless the land. He expressed himeelf pleased with the return- ing love for the Union among the people, and the excellent prospect for the re-election of Mr. Lincoln. He said plainly that he considered bis defeat in November would result in a total disintegration of the country, with its direful attendant evils. General Grant is in good health and in excel- lent spirits, and is only solicitous for the wel- fare of his armies and the Union.— Philadelphia Inquirer, 19th inst. 1.0 0. F.—A special meeting of WASH- INGTON LODGE, No. 6, 1.0.0. F. will ba eld at the Hall, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at ‘72 o’clook, to make the necessary arrangements to attend the funernal of our late brother, A. B. Hawuack, 1t* J.P. MoKEAN, Secretary. ez I. 0. 0. F.—The members of FRIEND- SHIP LODGE, No. 12, I. 0. 0. F, are re- quested to meet at their Hall, on THI3 Monday VENING, at 734 p.m. to make arrangements to the funeral of their late brother, Thomas Conner. It* S1G07 6100-5100 One mancren dollars minum will be pai i recuit credited to the Second Ward.” aving & SAMUEL W. OWEN. Treasurer, Pennsylvania avenue, next to Wil- lard’s Hotel. sop 19-2t* Rhere will be an adjourned re e an Pore liable todra't in the’ Fourth. Ward eats lourt room. ry = ING ett aoe ; . (Monday) EVEN By order of President. 1t* R. 8. DAVIS, Becretary. RALLY, THIRD WARD!— RALLY TEMPERANCE HALL '—A mass mean of the citizens of the Third Ward will be hel THIS EVENING at 8 o’clock. If every enrolled mao will bring with him the draft will be avoided and your families noligved of all anxiety, _E.R. McKRAN, Secretary. doen =A SPECIAL MERTING OF THELINOOLN (Gea Johnson Club will be held at the Toten qoene tomnteke sts Cicleck. | business of great rou, a full attendance isrequasted or ‘2 Club, and . CLEPHAN. i J.T, OLEMENTS, Secretary ee enident, FIRST WARD ATTENTION.— - journed meeting of the First Ward will te eld at the Mess Hou corner 2ist and F sts., THis (Monday) EVEN +, at 73 o'clock, when TELEGRAPH FROM NORTH CAROLINA. fects of the Conscription—Cenllict Be- meee ters and Sta ard Newssen, N. O., Sept. 13.—The North Unro- lina Times s@y6 there is no doubt that the im- tenor of the State is in a complete uproar over the conscription and desertions. ‘On the 18th ult., a collision took piace im Moore courty, between the deserters, some 1,7) in number, aad the State guard, in whioh the lat- ter were repulsed with a loss of four killedand one wounded. 1 dersenville, CBaTTanooca, Sept. 17.—The Gridin (Ga.) Rebel of the 14th instant contains an order by Gov. Brown, of Georgia, withdrawing the fif- teen thousand from Hood’s army for thirty days. The thirty-five thousand Federal prisoners at Andersonville, Ga., have been sent to Sa- yannah and Augusta. Reported Capture of Cattle. (Correspondence of the Associated Preas.} HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoTOMAO, Sept. 16.—The flank attack by the enemy’s cavalry, early yesterday morning, was a most daring move, and seems to have been partially suc- cessful. The attacking force consisted of three brigades of cavalry, with eight pieces of ar- tillery. The main body reached the vicinity of ihe cattle herd, on Ruffin’s farm, near Coggin’s Point, just before daylight, while the remain- der engaged the Rebbe f pickets along the en- tire line from Ream’s Station, CODEREIRS some and driving others back. This was done to cover the operations of themain column. The attack was made just before daylight, when the guard were for the greater part abed. ‘Two hundred prisoners are jorted to have been ¢ captured, mostly of the 13th Pennsylvania cavalry. The ist District of Columbia cavalry, on duty near by, soon attacked the rebels, but the latter were in such strong force that the former had to fall back, suffering a loss, it is said, of two hundred and fifty. Gregg’s division of cavalry, supported bya part of the 2d corps, went in pursuit of the raiders, but it is believed they had too much the start, and must have got off with the great- er part of their plunder. n addition to our loss in cattle, which will reach twenty-four hundred head, the rebels captured several teams, with a gang of men, who were engaged in constructing a line ef telegraph in that direction. A rumor reached camp this morning that the cattle had all been recaptured, but I cannot trace it to any reliable source. W. D. McGReaor. Lieutenant General Grant's Movements. BALTIMORE, Sept. 17.—Lieutenant General Grant, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel M. R. Morgan, Lieutenant Colonel W. L. Duff, and Lieutenant William Dram, of his staff, break- fasted at the Eutaw House yesterday, and, after a drive through the western part of the city, accompanied by Major General Lew. Wallace, took a special train and proceeded to Harper’s Ferry. The enthusiasm among the soldiers caused by his arrival was very strong and marked. His purpose will be defined in a few days. California and Oregon. Saw FRANOISCO, Sept. 16.—The shipments of treasure to China last month were over a million and a half dollars. The shipments of merchandise were also larger than ever be- fore. Geo. A. Williams, an Unconditional Unton Democrat, was elected a Senator by the Oregon Legislature yesterday. LOST AND FOUND. 17th FooNp in front of my, remises,on the instant, a small black POCKMT-BOOK, Any- body coming forward, proving property, paying charges can have the same, Bep 19-3t* SAM'L BROWN. 0G LOST—Sunday, 18th inst. mongrel PUP, six months old, brindle and white, ears nicely cropped. Had on a black strap about the nesk, Any one returning him to H.¥. TUBNER, 281 Pa. av., will be suitably rewarded. sep 19-2t* QTRATED OR STOLEN—From the subscriber, a red buffalo COW, tip end of tail cut off, a whi spot on the right side of bag. Any person retur: ing said cow, or giving information where she is, will be ee te rewarded by the subscriber. DENNIS O'BRIEN, No. 84 Market at... Georgetown, D.C L502 Sunday, the 18th instant, going from e Church (Island) to No. 515 Maryland avenue,a POCKET Bi , containing a sum of money im greenbacks, (about $13,)75 cents in sil- ver, 10 cents in copper. id several receipts, and cards with the owners ‘name on. The finder will please leave it at the number above indicated, and Teseive a reward if desired, its § 1 0 REWARD.— Stolen from the subscriber, on the night of the 10th inst., a white MARE, 7 years old, about 15 hands high, a little lame in the left fore foot. swelled a little between the fore legs from the sais g of martingale. The above reward will he given for the recovery of said Mare. The finder will bring the Mare to the stable of James H. Shreeve,Jr.,7th street. between H and I streets. WARD THOMAS. 1t* Sandy Spring P. 0., Montgomery Co., Ma. OST—On Sunday evening, a POCKET and Laimoh NDE BOOK Aky pone cai the same will confers favor by leaving them a’ the Star Ofice,oratNo. 16 Ohioav. se 19-2t* OST—On Saturday morning, in Center Market, 1P a POCKEY BOOK, containing $3). A reward of $5 will be paid to any one returning the same to qo aae C street north, bet. Ist and 2d sts., Capitol all, at* TRAYED OR STOLEN from in front of Barbour & Semmes, a large BAY MARE, with harness on; little Jame in front legs, hind legawolen. The finder will be'snitably rewarded by leaving it at BARBOUR & SEMMES’ Grocery Store, Lovisiana avenue, bet. 6th and 7th sts. sep 19-2t* $1 0 REWARD.—Ran away from the Washing: . ton Houee Stable. corner 3d and Pennsyl- Yania avenue. LJ are uorided io attend oraneriel ee kG aOR: noti 0 attend a special ee ti - ROW (Tuesday) NIGHT, at 7 o'clock at Temper. ance Hall. Importact business demands atten- licn, "By order of W. 0. sep 19-2" ROBT. V. HENRY, Scribe. ry SEVENTH WARD BXEMPTION FUND ‘ASBOCEATION.—An adjourned meeting of @ above association will be held at Island Hall, MONDAY EVENING, September 19th, at 3 o'clock. In view of the short time intervening before the draft, it is important that every citizen of the ward should be present, in order. if possible, to fill the ward quota. ©. 8. NOYES, Presia W. J. MURTAGH, Sec.” si bhaieas (2 em Ca oe —The members of Hiram Lodge, ‘al! o. 10, F. and A. M., will meet at their . on Isth street west, at 1 o'clock p. m.,on TO MORROW, the 20th instant, to attend the fu neral of our late Brother. Tuomas Comner. Mas- ter Marons in good standing are fraternally in- vied to attend. A meeting of the Lodge will take pee THIS EVENING, at 8 o’clock, to make the necessary arranges By order : It CHARLES CALVERT, Sec. RALLY! RALLY! RALLY !—LINOOLN AND JOHNSON CLUB —A apecial meet- ane OF SB. Club will be held EVERY EVENING. at Union League Hall, 9th street, between D and E streets, at 8 o’clock. All true friends of the Union, who favor the election of Abraham Lincoln and Andr+w Jobn- gon, are invited to be: present and gnite sie the INO T. CLEMENTS, Jr., Secretary. sep 18 tf LADIES OYSTER AND DINING SALOON iG. at JOS. SHAFFIELD'S Confectionery, RB Sixth street. between G@ and H. Parti Fairs, Weddings. Bells, Receptions and Enter mens ferniahes <¢ Tne shortest notice and m eal . Tee by steam power, wholovale and seta eee ae Mevements of the Rebels. NgAE PETBESBURG, VA. VIA WASHINGTON, | ~y ‘TeLEGRarH, Sept. 18—Evening.—The | » -~ements of the enemy in front of our line | moO. cen very mysterious for the past few | bes & ‘eneral Warren being determined to | days. vossibie, amd acquaint himself with | find ost, it. 4esigns, yesterday morning sent | boar! @ reconnoit, "0, Part > consisting of the | 4ib and oth regime "aq of Licuenant 3) i, | Under the comma y OR, supported Pia General Baxter's ‘sion of the Fifth brigade of the Thira bi." Corps. Alter agvancing about Balt a mile outeide of the intontry picketson “7? Vaughan Toad, it was found heavily bloeKaded and ae fended by cavalry. Lieutenant Brower D, Pr-- of dismounted cays’ «ly, with a platoon | and pursued ib~ -¥; $00R dislodged them | Methodist Or _-<m towards Poplar Springs | ade we «arch, where another heavy block- | Sbre- - encountered, and in order to get | _ugh, Oaptain R. P. McDowell’s squadron was dismounted and advanced, and with the | aid of the Pioneer Corps the obstruction was | removed and the enemy reluctantly fell back to @ fork in the road. Uaptain J R. Day's squad. Trop was here dismounted to bold the road in- clining west, on which the main resisting party hed retreated. The country being & dense wild ‘wood, two squadrons of the 4:h Pennsylvania cavalry were dismonsted, and they, with Oaptain Mcloweg!'s squadron, supported by Captain A. J. Snyder's squadron, mouated, advane-d, via the Ha farm, to the Olemens farm, ‘o wi bin two miles of the plank road. Nothing of special interest developed iteelt. The roads show considerable wagon bat nothing indicating the movement of | aD ge body of troops f Yaformation was received from citizens, to | the effect tbat s brigade of rebel cavalry lies on he plank road. The reconnoitering party re. turned to camp last evening, but had scarcely got witbin the fortifications whem the enemy | NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION — ‘of subscription for a new BUILDING Se A CATION acs br soe oftce of HARVEY o. street, (opposi - eral Post Office.) where persona ‘des Mceaor te coming members have an opportuvity When 50 shares are subscri called snd the asso tous of be- ubscribe, GOvssauMENT SALE. Taball se’l at Public Auction, on SATURDAY September 24, at my Auction Rooms, No. 502 7th sass under Odd Fellows’ Hall, the following ar. tic! 54 a ore 3 ‘em pas 5 ¥0 Sextants, 2 Quadranta, 1 Artificial Horizon, jl Deck Time Pieces, 2 Come sting, Wat oe i arome! ‘ ercnometere two without boxes, & Binocular Marine Gissses, and 3 empty cases, 75 Spy Glasses, 1 Powder Bias. Parts of 9 Chronometer Gases, The i ork o rats," a memotitetaed Thermometer Cases, and parts of other instrgments that have been accumulating for years, €6 burdles 24 do 2 do 2% do 2 copies Realick i aory' 5 Bowdl : t fa ord rot BROWS Navy Agent K. F. PAG, Auctioneer, 502 Teh sep 19-456 Codec Oad Follows’ Hall. it is hoped that i HOUSE with est ot Donthe Haste en bine othe it isho, iat every 0; int il - + Wi 0! 1 arness on him, eo Sligstiend: By order eres Nay Duncta: | ro reward will ve paid co netnrd to the above it 8. EB. DOUGLASS, President, | place. Lit") B.¥. BBVERIDGE.- KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. O8T—Friday Night, on D, between 34 and sth Th 4 street, a Chased GOLD’ BRACELET. Tho finder wili please deliver it at Mrs, Clitch, Ne. 295 Pennsylvania Avenue. sep 19-3t* TOLEN OR STRAYED from the subscriber. living atthe corner of 4th street west and @ street north,a medium sized black COW, witha large white star on her face, flank and belly white, tip of the tail also white. Any person giving in: formation of her whereabouts or fetch her to the house, hall be liberally rewarded. sep 17-3t* $. REWARD —Stolen or strayed, one white 'e) buffalo COW, red and white about the head and neck.and one red spot above the tail. Any one delivering her to JOHN NEAGLE, on 34 st., between F and G sts.,or to JOHN KEEFE at.. between 3d and 4's sts. reward. sep 17-4t* 50 REWARD .— Was hired by an officer named B.B. Anderson, Ist New York Artillery, Battery G, a black HORSE, four white legs, white face, glass eyes, 15 bands, on Friday, September 2, with military saddle avd bridle. Vifty Dollars reward will be given for the horse and conviction of thief. R. CRUIT & SON, sep 17-3t* Georgetown, D. 0. OST OR STOLEN—On the [3th inst., a80RREL HORSE, with alight mane and tail; about 14 hands high, about 24 years old, slow in his move- 1 be given if returned to J. PYWELL'S sap 16-3" Hope, or at an 3 OOLOGK P. mM. IMPORTANT FROM YHE RIG GRANDE. Cortimas Drives the Confederates eut of Brewnevilie, Texas—He Declares His Intention to Fighs Fer the United Statcs— Mevements of thé Frea Carno, Sept. 6.—The steamer James White from New Orleans on the 12th has arrived, Mexicans just arrived at New Orieans re- port that Cortinas, being unable to cope with the French, crossed his force, 2,000 mem and 16 cannen, over the Rio Grande, and occupied Brownsville, driving out the rebels under Cel Ford, and hoisted the American flag, and de- clared that as he was born on the American side of the river he was a citizen of the United States, and would hold Brownsville for that Government. He immediately informed the Federal com- maander at Brazos of his proceedings, and of- fered through him to the United States Gov- ernment the services of himself and army. The Picayune’s Bagdad, Mexico, correspon- dent, under date of the 4th inst. says, from the cupolas of that place can be seen four armies in hostile array—the Federal and Confederate on one side, and the French and Mexican on the other. The Frenchare fortifying with cotton bales. 1tiwas reported that they would march from Monterey to Matamoras. FURTHER FROM THE RIO GRANDE. Whip the Rebels—The Latter Severely Punished. Carro, Sept. 18.—The steamer Belle, from Memphis, has arrived with Memphis papers of yesterday evening. Sergeant F. S. Clarke, of the 9tst Iilinois infantry, farnisnes additional information concerning affairs on the Rio Grande. On the morning of the 5th the French moved out of Bagdad a force estimated at 5,000, and commenced the ascent of the Rio Granda for the purpose of attacking Matamoras. They met with but little o) ition until they reached & point opposite White Ranche, where they met Cortinas with a Mexican force, prepared to cont:st the approach of the French. A terrific artillery duel ensued, when the French were compelled to fall back in confa- sion, closely followed for three miles, when, coming to the chapparel, they made a stand. Cortinas opened upon the imperial torce with shot and shell. While engaged at this point, the rebel commander at Brownsville, Colonel Ford, came down the Texas side of the Rio Grande, with a large drove off cattle for the French, and seeing the Confederacy’s friends engaged with Cortinas, promptly espoused the cause of the French, and opened on the Mexi- can rear. Seeing this, the imperial] army made an at- tempt to turn the tide of the day, and charged the Mexicans with the bayonet, with the deter- mination to conquer or die, and were driven back in disorder. Under cover of the Chap- peral, Cortinas ther brought two pieces of artil- lery to bear on Ford, forcing him to retire. About this time, the 9Ist Illinois, at Brazos Santiago, hearing firing on the Rio Grande, were ordered to march to the scene, and ar- | riving in time to witness the repulse of the rebels, the gallant «‘Sucker” boys then pitched into Ford, and drove him five miles, capturing his camp equipage, and about thirty stand of arms. Meantime Cortinas, succeeding in putting the imperialists to flight, drove them to Bayo del Rio. He here shelled them. As his artil- lery could not compete with their heavy ord- nance on shipboard, he withdrew his torces to White Ranche, and crossed five hundred men into Texas, where they lay on their arms during the night of the 6th, by the side of the American troops. No sooner had Cortinas crossed the Rio Grande than he lowered the flag of his country—white, red, and green—and hoisted the Stars and Stripes, which was greeted enthusiastically with cheers by the American soldiers as well as by the Americans. On the 9th, Cortinas followed Ford to the batt! field of Resaca de la Palma, where he bi- vouacked his troops for the night, while Ford fell back to Brownsville. Cortinas dispatched a courier to Matamoras, to order the forces there to prepare to move immediately. Early on the morning of the Sth, five hundred Mexicans moved to the Rio Grande, crossed the river, and came down the Texas side, attacking Brownsville simul- taneously with Cortinas. The struggle for Brownsville,was brief and resulted in the de- feat of the rebele, who were driven from the town. Cortinas took possession. The exit of the rebels was so hasty, that they left their “rags” floating on the Court House and other public buildings, but they were soon torn down, and the stars and stripes hoisted, amid the shouts and cheers of citizens and the Mexi- can soldiers, who were almost as proud of our starry banner as our own brave boys. FROM THE SOUTHWEST. Seizure of Vessels by the French—Rebel Troops Concentrating at Jackson, Mis- sissippi. CatRo, Sept. 18.—The War Eagle has a des- patch from New Orleans on the 10th, stating thata number of vessels which sailed from that port for Matagorda with a cargo intended for Cortinas, or for general markets, were seized by the French at the mouth of the Rio Grande. The Vicksburg Herald of the 10th says there has been a consolidation of the rebel forces at Jackson, Mississippi, under Forrest, Taylor, Gholson, and Wirt Adams. The troops are encamped around the city for several miles. They are estimated to be twenty thousand strong, with extensive wagon, pontoon, and artilleryjftrains. There are strong indications of an important expedition—possibly upon Cairo. FROM THE WEST. Threatening Movements of the Rebels, Lovut8vILLE, Sept. 18.—Gen’! Forrest crossed the Cold Water on Monday last, and camped within fifteen miles of Memphis. General Marmaduke with seven thousand men, is across the St. Francis, intending to in- vade Missouri. General Price is threatening Little Rock. LIME! LIMB! Josr ARRIVED and fer sale, 1,000 barrels best Rockland wood-burnt LIME 30, & cargo LATHS J. J. SULLIVA sep 19-2t* cor. 9th and Canal stree: OCOA MATTING AT PRIVATE SALE.—We C have just received for private sale, from the ts, 100 Rolls of 3,4, and 6 quarter of COCOA MATTING, of excellent quality. To which we invite the attention of buyers. W.L.WALL& Co,, Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, Bouth cor, 9th street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Chron, sep 19-27 BOARDING. (QENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES orcinglo gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARD and HOOMB, Also,» large parlor for rent hand- som urnial ° 2ist reet, between Gand H, No. 376, PY Om AE Bree oan RST CLASS BOARD, with Furnished Rooms, also, Table, can be obtained at No. 352 6th st., between H and I. sep 17-7t* Prsasser COUNTRY BOARD can be had Coal tenn Blasensbure, Apoly to W. meee lealer, 284 By lith and Wath atreete: Uy vam® Avent bitagen Rooms WITH BOABD, and Table Board with- out Rooms, may be had at 134 Pennsylvania avenue, bet 19th and 2th. sep 16- FIRS? STREET, BETWEEN A AND B. 393 CAPITOL HILL.—Single e-ntlemen, or es emen and their wives, can now be accommo- ated with large, pleasant ROOMS. Location leasart. Breakfast from 7 to 8. Dinner at 6. ferences exchanged sep 15-12t* IRST-CLA&8 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 S-Im* BOPOSALS FOR OAK LUMBER, astd Quariermaster's Office, Depot of Washtarenst ashington, D. C., Sept. 17, 1864. Sealed Proponals will b i t this office until SATURDAY, Sept. 3, 1864. bt 12 o'OL00K mr 2 4, livery at thisdepot of © $ BEASONED OAK BOARDS, ono tach MiG fof bon quality, to be delivered imme- Nonewlit bo resolved that does mot pass the WEG Goverement inspection. right to reject all bi eh is reserved bythe Depot should be addressed the a a sane endorsed on the envolops > Proposals r varie. Geo and Obtet Qi eae vee: Ane Depot of Washington. F.* LABBR'S DANCING ACADEMY. is — LABBE has the honor of informing bis mins ee that in conroquence ‘the, for tl pore fe spulibeties Sraseteg cutee es stg ‘TAMPING AND BMBROIDERING do with Ls 1 LATHS! LIME! For sale on board Schooner Gertrude Horton,now lying at Guinand’s wharf, foot of 4th street east, 1,20 barrela of fresh Kockland Lime and 200,000 prime Laths. sept 19-1w* zy ULL TO LET.—Will be let t> Cows at my stable Bora Noceatrect botwoon @ and I, Navy Yard, a thorough bred BULL, of fine stock. Terms. $1 cash be fore entering the, vents Soe Ie) mo caus will for mist acc. ee ee eee e GORGE PHILLIPSON, Wen 9 BEST FAMILY FLOUR, for $16.25; mo Bnoyet York Family do., for $14. Lat every, well regulated family these low prices. ny ent) take advantage of Good Tas a WITMER, 111 Pa.avenue, sep 19- ed free. bet. 19] \d 20th ata. 18 I8 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri- ber has obtained from the Or, @ourt of Washington county,in the District of Columbia. letters of administration on the personal estate of hristien Ackman, iate of Washington city, D. O., leceased. All persons having claims against the eaid d are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with che wouckerss orate bleers hr ipeaht ry on or before the lay Of Sop’. next; they may otherwise eT be excluded From all benedt of the sai: 5 hand thia 17th di f Sept, 1864. Cire eee ar ANNA, AUK MAN, Admisistratrix. ep 10-law3w* 345 SUBSTITUTES. Sena Tae ae ion naan dsiig erga mat ed Agents, TED TOILET SETTS. aops-eodt {Ohron. i ChE a 7 ssanORS Tis NECOND EDITVON, | THR 5 O’OLOOK P. m. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities : New Yora—First Coupo %, 108; 5-20's, 1104; Gold, 224 x Boars. Certificates, 91%; FROM THE FRONT. ‘ne U.S. mail steamer Thomas A. Morgan arrived here at 10 o’olook this moraing from City Point. At an early hour yesterdny morning skir- misbing began on our extreme left, and when the Morgan left @ity Point at 10 o'clock it had grown to be very brisk. On Friday, the rebels were to be seen con- centrating large bodies of treops on our left, either for offensive movements or in apprehen- sion of an attack by us. A desperate fight occurred vesterday on board the steamer Charlotte Vanderbilt, which left here in the morning for City Point, among aparty of bounty jumpers, who were being sent to the front, under guard. The fight ori- ginated by some of them treading om those lying on the deck asleep One man was stabbed, and died a few moments afterwards. The perpetrator ot the act was immediately arrested and placed in heavy irons The mailboat that leave City Point and ‘Washington daily, will in the future stop at Point Lookont toreciveand deliver freight and passengers. This will do away with the tri- ‘weekly trips of the steamer Lizzie Baker from this city to Point Lookout. A RUMOR. A report has been put afloat to-day, doubtless for stock-febbing purposes, that there has been a severe battle on the Weldon Road, and that the enemy have succeeded in dislodging Han- cock and regaining possession of the road. ‘We have made diligent enquiry in all quar- ters likely to be informed if there was any truth in the report and are satisfied thatit is without foundation. REPORTED FIGHTING NEAR HARPER'S FERRY. There is a report on the street that there has been fighting in the vicinity of Harper’s Ferry to-day; that the enemy were the attacking party, and that they have been repulsed. We have no confirmation of the report up to the hour of going to press. PERSONAL.—Major John Hay, the Presi- dent’s private secretary, has returned to this city and resumed his duties, after an absence offiveor six weeks. Tax Dravr.—We learn that the draft for the First Ward will take place to-morrow fore- noon. Gen. GRANT has retarned tothe Army of the Potomac. U7 From J. Shillington, Odeon Buildng. and from Hndson Taylor st Pa. avenue, we have advance copies of Godey’s Lady’s Book for October. LOCAL NEWS. PARTICULAR ATTENTION is called to the announcement of the exemption fund meeting to-night in the Seventh Ward, as matters great interest and importance to the citizens of that ward will come up. ss INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT.—On Sat- urday afternoon a delegation consisting of Jno. H. Semmes, Esq., Wm. J. Murtagh, Esq., and Aldermen Noyes and Gulick, waited on the President to endeavor to get a posponement of the draft in this District for two weeks. They represented to the President that the various wards were taking active measures to fill the quota withouta draft; that two-thirds of the quota had already been made up, and that the deficiency could be filled more readily and satisiactorily by volunteering than by the enforcement of the draft. It was also pointed out that the District had come up promptly to all calls for «nen hereto- fore, and had never before asked for a@ post- ponement. The President gave a very kind and attentive hearing to the representations of the delegation, and replied that delegations were coming from every part of the country on & singular mis- sion, and there would bea difficulty about mak- ioe an exception in favor of this District. le promised, however, to see the Secretary of War In relation to the matter. ica SEVENTH WARD EXEMPTION FUND Ass0- CIATION.—A largely attended meeting of this association was held at Island Hall on last Saturday evening, Crosby S. Noyes, Esq, act- ing as chairman, and Wm. J. Murtagh, Esq., as scorelaiy: : The Chair statea that the object of calling the association together wus to determine whether measures could be taken to fill the ward quota. He believed it could be easily accomplished if the citizens of the ward would take the matter in hand, and he suggested that & commttee be appointed for that purpose. Mr. John H. Semmes stated that he had called upon Capt. Putnam to learn the exact quota of the ward, which was 119. He had himself put in two volunteers during the day, which reduced the number to1l7. A commit. tee of gentlemen had waited upon Secretary Stanton, requesting him to postpone the draft, but he refused to grant their request, remark- ing, ‘not a minute, not a second.” He (Mr. S.), together with Aldermen Noyes and Gulick, and Mr. Murtagh, had called upen the Pres- ident of the Uxited States in the afternoon, and asked him to postpone the draft. The Pres- ident treated them kindly, and said he would confer with Mr. Stanton onthe subject. He believed that the ward quota could be filled, and moved that subscriptions bereceived from those present, and a committee of twenty-five be appointed to solicit contributions from the residents of the ward. There were 2,700 men enrolled in the ward; if each man would con- tribute $6.61, the quota could be filled. Mr. R. F. Bartle suggested that there were & number of persons who would contribute but they would not perhaps be acquainted with the collectors that might call upon m, and would not feel willing to pay money to stran- gers, and he moved that the list of subscrip- tions be published. = Mr. J. R. Elvans opposed the motion, urging that there were & great many worthy people who would be willing to contribute to the ex- tent of their means if their names were not published, who would not do so if their small subscriptions were to appear im the public prints alongside of their rich neighbors’ large ones. Others would not like to have their names paraded in the papers, thereby letting the left nand know what the right hand doeth. The motion was lost. Dr. R. C. Croggan moved that Mr. John H. Semmes be elected treasurer of the collection committee. Carried unanimously Mr.Semmes suggested that the members of the club might withdraw a portion of the 8100 that they had paid, and subscribe it to the fand to fill the quota of the ward. The Chair then invited the members of the club to come forward and state what portion of the exemption fee they would contribute, and invited contributions from all present, with the following result: From members of the club........ $739 93 New sutscriptions, (in cash). 1,2! 029 98 Total..... Pres ereee' On motion. the following collectors wer appointed :—R. F. Bartle,O ©. Anderson, Jas} BW Grahaa Dr, WC. Orexgun, W, Sesware . Grah: B.C. .§ George He DDEFR, Chas. E. Rack, H. McOaffrey, James Carter. Wailes Baronet N.O. Draper, Karl Miller, Thos. E. Lloyd, J. B. Korts, E- H. Gregory, F. . Moffat, Capt. E. S. Allen, B. F. Olark, J.T. eels King, Geo. White, . nan. Wine eect Eacea that he did not desire to introduce politics into the meeting, bat he thought it would be well as colored people ‘were to be benefited by filling the quota, to argo nmotlon Co following cemiaitien were appointed:=Oaleb Dalensy, Cart Oarasl, Wm. Becket, wen, Cress. Mr. wet. Ford moved that the collectors be required to report om Monday evening. Uar- ‘Mr. Anderson moved that when the mecting itbe to meet again on Monday evening see Solos. Oarried. if the understanding of waeting sine weethat the quota was to be filed witout bt. was bis understandiag, aad be hoped the would press it upon ee as ward that they s0- Holt dentand, wa prapare tits forthe oa. taonterd * raee Bi 2 a jedsmacnt in ovislalac wolemisers quota, and the mesting eathusinem and harmony exhi ited Qt this meeting, and the epirit with which the collectors have entered mpon. their work, there 18 no doam that thie ward can be romptly re. lieved from the draft if thoee en: ene and Ql, will co-operate and do their share ia the Firta Warp Drart MBETING.—Saturday might a number of the citizens of the Fifth ward met in Langiey’s Hall, corner Pena'a &venue and 3d street east, Dureuant to adjoura. ment. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mr.G. F. Gulick, and angounced the first businees in order—reports of commit- tees. The committee to ascertain who are en- lMeted from the ward and not credited, reporwa that they had attended tc that duty as weilas eee under tae circumstances, and the rsons not About eoames. credited would number mn Motion of Mr. James Varroll, Major B. B. French, Capt. Ferguean and Mr. Gulick were appointed & committee to endeavor to have those persons accredited to the ward. Major French, chairman ef the committee to wait on the Secretary of War and Ger in order to obtain a short postponement of the draft that the quota might be filled with vol- unteers, being unavoidably absent, Mr. Golick reported that the committee was kindly re- ceived by Gen. Fry, who frankly told them he could give no encouragement, but referred them to the Secretary of War. They called on Secretary Stanton and his repiy was “No, not one minute! not one second !" The President ‘was afterwords waited upon by & delegation and he told them that he would see Secretary Stanton on the subject. The collectors reported a total in hand of about #700. Mr. McPincheon moved to resolve the meet- ing into an exer ption club. Mr. Hitz said he felt disposed to give our cit- izens another trial. Give them a chance till Monday night, and it they subscribe liberally we can succeed. The motion was passed: bat a@ moment after reconsidered ana postponed until the next meeting. It was then resolved that when the meeting adjourns it shall be tili Monday night, at 7y o’clock, at the same place, and the meeting adjourned. pe FuNERALS.—Yesterday afternoon, New Je- rusalem Lodge No.9, of Masons, accompanied by a band, ded the funeral of their lace ‘brother member, W. H. Jenner, whoee remains were entered at GHlenwoed. Mr. Jenner was formerly a clerk inthe Treasury Department, and died from injuries received by falling out of afurniture car as he was moving his furni- ture. On Saturday afternoon, the faneral of the late John Clapham, gunner U.S. Navy, and pyrotechnist at the Navy Yard, took place trom the East Washington Methodist Church, where there was 8 large assemblage of the nu- merous friends of the deceased, including a large number of the employees of the Yard. The services, which were of a highly interest- ing character, were conducted by Revs. Messrs. Sipes and Lanahan, after which the cortege moved to the Uongressional Cemetry, under the escort of the Grand and Naval Lodges of Masons; the following acting as pall bearers: Messrs. Ellis, Marks, Holroyd, Gunnell, Davis and Boyd—where the remains were intered ——._—_——_ THe THIRD WARD Drart MERTING.—An adjourned meeting of the citizens of the Third ward interested in relieving the ward of the draft was held this morning at Temperance Hall, and was largely attended, Mr. Larner in the Chair. After the collectors had reported it was as. certained that up to Saturday night but $6,006 had been collected and subscribed, but yester- day $1,500 more had been collecte; ‘A commiitee consisting of Mesers. N. D. Lar- ner, J. H. Bartlett, and J. W. Angus wer- ap- pointed to go to Alexandria and commence putting the men in with the money on hand. The total amount collected, $6,117, not being sufficient even if the unpaid sums amounting to about $2,000 were collected. The following gentlemen offered to loan the Association as follows: John Ogden, #200; F. Prott, $100, M. Abner, #100; John Meigs, $200; F. Swearing, $20; and Z. Hunt, $100. The meeting adjourned, and the committee at once proceeded to Alexandria to enter on their oon and expect to report at the meeting to- ight. ————_—_ AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN—A Consignment. Saturday, 125 men were dispatched from For- rest Hall prison under guard, consigned by Major Littler to Col. Wells, Provost Marshal of defenses south of the Potomac. The pris- oners were stragglers, bounty-jumpers, de- serters, and others guilty of minor military offences. This morning a colored man and woman Were arrested by the military detectives upon a charge of trying to take a colored man ont of the District, to evade the draft. They were both taken to Forrest Hall to be disposed of. Change in the Custom House.—Saturday, Jud- son Mitchell, Esq., the venerable Collector of the port of Georgetown, was removed from that position. James A. Magruder, Esq., ap esteemed citizen of the town, having been ap- pointed to the office, willenter upon the dis- charge of the duties in a few days. Rete NS CrimmnaL Court, Chief Justice Cartier— This morning, the District Attorney enteredfa nolle pros. in the case of Dennis Mahoney, charged with the murder of Wm. Herrick in February last, near the camp of Baker's cav- alry, the witnessesic which, who are all sol- diers, being in the army. Wm. Brown, alias Thomas Perkins, alias Albert Yager, charged with stealing a horse belonging to Wm. Boyd, was found guilty and sentenced to the Albany Penitentiary for two ears. ‘4 Mary Moriatta, indicted for the larceny of clothing from Rebecca Gant, is on trial. gee Found DEAD.—This morning, the body of a German named Ebrhman, or Hanniman, who resided on Virginia avenue, near 4% street, was found dead nearthe corner of 4 and C streets, (Island,) where he had died, as is sup- osed, from the effects of intemperance. He ately kept a barber shop under the Clarendon Hotel, but had been for six months past almost constantly drunk. It is stated that he came here from Petersburg, where he left some property, and that he was a lieutenant in the rebel army, from which he deserted. eS: Tue DRartT.—Those persons drafted to-day have but three days in whichtoreport. In order to hasten up matters and as speedily as pessible to fill up the armies, a number of clerks ‘were employed to-day in filling up notices as soon as the names were drawn. The Board of Enrollment will at once hear and act upon the- cases of any of those drawn, who may claim exemption from any cause. —_—_—.__ THE CoLORgD PgorLB AND THE DRaFT.— We understand the colored people of the Islaud will hold a meeting to-night at Wesley Zion Church, D street, between 2d and 3d, to taze measures to aid in filling the quotaof that ward. The colored people are active in the matter, and a large crowd willno doubt be in attendance. a EXxTENsIvE AvoTIoN SaLeor Dry. Goopa. Mesers, McGuire & Co. are now closing out by auction, at store No. 371 7th street, between I and K streets, a very large and-varied assort- ment of dry goods, the property of a merchant declining business. The sale will coatinue from day to day until the whole is disposed-of. ‘We advise our lady friends to be on hand for the bargains. a Inquest.—This morning, Coroner Wood- ward held an inquest on the body of the Ger- man found dead near the corner of 44% aud © streets, (Island) at an eariy hour this morn- ing, and @ verdict was rendered tat he came to his death by intemperance. The deceased hed been living in 4 destitute condition on Vir- ginia avenue, near 4% street, and-his wif? had left him a few days before. He was heard to saya few days since that he would live buta few days longer. xoT.—Of those elected to serve their Sonne ieee , 168 was white-and 51 colored individuals. Oaicer Cline of the county drew a prize. SEz annoancement of meeting of Lincofn ! snd Johnson Club to-night The clubbas so me- thing of importance on haad. Se Tax German UNION CamPaicn GLU's will have @ grand flag raising to-day a8 O’olmoxk p. m., at Gerhardt's Hotel, SP ST AER AE SES SE RECRET DISEASES AND WRONG TR#taT- iS) MBNT.—I« is acknowiedged * Reonits ast. Drs. BBUTHE Etreat, 0 the M i rot self- t 7 circumstanceaar tion. Sar tera and charges are wich thst We wafers: nate poor receive same treatmemt © ; the rich. —————————E o Tenntrete T © THE TRADE. We offer slr ee of FALL P . PALL DBULAINS. EL SACHED AND BYoWN COTTONS. SANTOR PLAr Anns, other of Dowestit@ o4 Foreign mann waceet Rewtere oriega fe: Cushy & 3 sep19-3 308 Po. av. bet, oth and 1th ats. _tep 18% ___ 308 Po ave, bet. sth eh Ste. UMB MBBR'Y LUMBBR It! Lio We bare cn nancy e sarge stock of Bailaing Lamber, which we r or ont i of merk A Temper will do well Vo call on ae retore paren ol Tel Oem LEGS Oornce 47h st sod the eseal.