Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. ‘W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprieter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY .ss00s..... OCTOBER 5 1964. CS ——— 7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BEN OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- G@RAPHIO AND OTHEB MATTER. —————————————— PROM THE FRONT. Nothing especially interesting was received from the Army of the Potomac this morning. The advanced position gained last week is thoroughly strengthened, but there is little danger of the enemy attempting to dislodge our army, Lee being considered too weak to make such & movement. PERSONAL.—Mr. Wm. F. Givens, of this city, Vice Consul to Martinique, is in town ona short visit, looking very much improved in health from his two years residence in Mar- tinique. Mr. Frank Henry, of the New York Tribune, ig in town, fresh from Sheridan’s command. He says that Sheridan’s men are in wonderfal spirits, despite the hardships of their severe fighting and tremendous marches in pursuit of the fleeing rebels, and that they, one and all, vote Sheridan «a brick.” THe INCREASE oF THE PUBLIC DEBT.—An | elaberate series of investigations into the ine crease of public debt during the war has just | been compiled by Dr. Elder, of the Treasury | Department. The results show that the mean | increase of the public debt during thirty-nine months, since July, 1861, is, as near as may be, a million and & haif of dollars per diem during the first two months of this period. The mean | increase was one million three hundred | thousand dollars. Subsequent to that it stands & mean of one million nine hundred thousand dollars, exceptional days showed a maximum of three millions an@ a minimum of one million dollars, but the mean for the time has been as above stated, one million five hundred thousand dollars per day. This statement entirely disposes of howl constantly made by ore aaeea upon the vast increase of the public debt. Their docu- ments, journals and banners ring constant changes on that subject, stating that the in- crease of the public debt to have averaged at least three million dollars per day since the commencement of the rebellion. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS Reported Capture of Ma ‘as —The District Around Morganmzia Cleared of Rebels. New York, Oct. 6—The steamship North America, from New Orleans on the 29th ult., has arrived. ; The planters have been directed to leaye one quarter of the cane crop for seed. Laborers are to have alien on all products raised in the Department until the claims are satisfied. Officers on French vessels have started a re- port that the French have possession of Mata- moras. The report is untrue, as Cortinas is still there, defiant. Cotton is declining. The rebels have been completely chased out oo the district around Morganzia a Gen. Ull- an. The steamer Glasgow has arrived, fram Mo- bile on the 28th. She reports all quiet ene are we Psp pa eee ase FROM MEXICO. Cenilicting Reperts in Regard to Allegea Defeats of the French. New York, Oct.6.—The steamer Havanna, from Havanna on the Ist instant has arrived. | From Mexico we learn of the abandonment | of several towns and cities by the French, and their occupancy by the Republicans. On the other hand it is said Mejia occupies Victoria city and Nichistland. (Quirozo, who does —_ accents the semapties but fights the Re- publicans, repor' to be on his wa: Chihuahua, 5 baits The Acapulco expedition is continually harrassed by guerrillas, and is short of food: and a ship loaded with cattle lost all her cargo on the way to Acapulco. Maximilian was expected to return to the apie: on the 12th inst. from St. Domingo. e learn the rebels have agreed to lay down | their arms anconditionally. Our correspondent doubts this news. FROM NASHVILLE. NAsHVILLE, Oct. 6.—Owing to the storm last night, the Hes are down on the Chattanooga Toad, and nothing is reported from Rosseau’s command. The lines on the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad are working to Pulaski. Ghee ‘was & heavy rain storm last night and to-day. ‘The river is five feet high on the shoals, and rising. From Fortress Monroe. : Fortrzss Monrop, Oct. 5.—The Chilian bark Tabon, Jones, master, from Valparaiso, bas arrived here. She exchanged signals, August 20, in latitude 24 deg. 4 min., longitude 30 deg. 10 min., with an American bark, steer- ing southeast, showing a white flag with “S. R.” in the center, and a blue flag with 1448” in the center. August 21, in latitude 23 deg. 9 min., longitude 34 deg. 26 min., she spoke the English ship Cossipore, of Liverpool, from Sp pirat bound for Calcutta, forty-five Sys out. ‘he Tabon is 56 days from Valparaiso and is bound to New York. Lewis Faus, a soldier, regiment unknown, was found drowned on the moat at Fortress Monroe. _ The United States frigate Colorado arrived in Hampten Roads at one o'clock this p.m. The frigate Wabash also arrived this p.m. ———~<+e-+____ TuE Timgs on FARRAGUT’s VicToRY.—The London Times, of September 17th, in summing up the results of Admiral Farragut’s victory, says: ‘We think the reader will admit that this is a most extraordinary battle, and, perhaps, the most wonderful part of it is the comparative impunity with which it appears that wooden ships can still engage an m-clad. It is ob- vious to surmise that the result might have been different if the Tennessee had attacked her antagonist with shells instead of with rifle bolts, which merely eut clean holes through their sides, but it is also clear that “ramming” cannot be tried, as it was in Hampton Roads, if ships can only move 4s to elude the ram. What destroyed the Congress and the Cumber- land was that they were mere sailing vessels, and could not evade the shock, whereas Far- ragut’s vessels, by the aid of their screws, es- caped fatal damage, and ai last, being fourteen to one, actually beat their great an: ‘ist at his own proper game. In fact, the Tennessee was literally hustled into surrender. Her crew were knocked off their feet every five minutes, and were no longer fit for fighting, thongh their ship was substantially uninjured.” Finally, what are we to think either of Con- federate plating or Federal guns, when such enermous pieces fail to produce any effect on armor at ranges measured, not by yards, but by feet. or even inches! These are questions which wil! be asked with considerable inter- est. and the battle in Mobile Bay will, perhaps, Add one more lesson to those which we have received from the American war. CROWDING THE Cars.—Persons who com- plain of the crowding of ihe city railway cars have in their own hands the \ most effectual remedy for the evil, 'y bever to get on & car which they see has is full Serr aagrti passengers, If they & ey, and no) @ com ies. _— Pak Lesges panies are to blame. 7 Some rowdies in Memphis threw an old apple woman into the Mississ: | ‘was drowned. ee | SA manufacturing firm in Fall River is | said to have lost W tone : S250, | by the decline in cot- ois esi make $1,500,000 gallons of w7 Three Roman laat spring. s7 Brig. Gen. Spear has been dismissed service for disloyalty. a ee m7 Engiand 1s importing ¢ = gary, toe iettne oa ‘4 foxes from Hun. A preacher’s word should when it is sor m7 Substitute brokers pay a license city of Chicago of $500. cam S7- Mrs. Bowers has ced An engage. ment at the Park theaist, N.Y. a7 The lawyers in Massachusetts have ad. Cardinals have died since | be law only vanced their prices 33 per cent. wea Chas. P. Curtis, a prominent lawyer piton died on Tuesday? . ‘The Paris al nto talk ote Prince Imperial es Napoleon TV. q a7 The draft is in progress in x aa” Butter is 12¢ per pound inOanada. °? THD, 71T QPAD ENT ART ALN ARE Bightsof will “Fellor Hail Nery ard on Bay br ING. Oct. By order of the * Cry “ BD DEMOORATS AND SCORRERVATIVES RALLY to Potomae . FRIDAY EVENING, at 7 o’clock, for the urpose of attending, in Re ns a the grand jemonstration in the Th 8. A. AMERY, Ree. MARYLAND VOT. 2 ston, Ww! adoption of the new constitution, are inyit to meet at the Union League Hall, on 9th street, on THURSDAY EVENING, the 6th instant, at 734 o'clock. Let every loyal Marylander attend. ‘ , LEWIS CLEPHANE, It President Lincoln and Johnson Olub. NOTICE! 5 TO THE DRAFTED MEN OF THE SEV- -NTH WARD !—The drafted men who are bona Aide residents of the ward, who are not members of any exemption club, and who are pecuniarily una- le to furnish substitutes, are requested to call at Justice Boswell’s Office, 43s street, between EB and F ste . in order that they may avail themselves of the Ronettes on the City Bounty Fund for procur- a ing su % The sons of bona fide residents who may have been drafted, although not included ite pros sions of the present bill, are also reque ° call as above, JOHN H. S9EMMES, oc 6. 3t (Chron.] Chairman Committee. BESOLUTIONE, OF RESPEOT AND CON- DOLENCE, —The following, resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Columbia Ty- Re phical Society at their last stated meeting, os Z ber 1. 1864: i F. the Columbia Typozraphical Society. That in the death of Obristian G. Klopfer the craft of Washington have suffered a serious loss, he 295g one who. for half a eentury, has proven faithful tothe interests of his fellow-workmen, and sustained the character of a worthy and hon- orable man. Resolved, That we tender to the family of the de- ceased our condolence im their bereavement. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the papers of this Goi and a copy of them be transmitted to the family at oar tate, an ae . KR. Me « President J.C. PROCTOR, Rec. Sec’y. It ‘a dance is desir. ie on THURSDAY EVENING, ‘Oct. 6th, as business of importance demands the consideration of every member. [oc5-2t*] JOHN A. MOULDEN. R.b. |) 5: Samp eit FAIR. . The Fair for the benefit of the Sixth Presbyte- rian Gireh is open EVERY EVENING at 734 o'clock at Odd Fellows’ Hall. Full band of music int attendance: Season tickets 50c,; admission l5c. we THE MEBTING OF THE JOURNEY MES Hi PAINTERS AND GLAZIERS’ SOCIATION will be held at Temperance Hall, E st., on va ay. Getober ee The members are respectfully reque: atten: By order o! P. W. HICKEY, President. C H, POLE, BR. 8. 06 5-26" LADIES OYSTER AND DINING SALOON, at JOS. SHAFFIELD’S Genfectionery, S6 Sixth street. tween G and Parties, Fairs, Weddings, Bells, Receptions and Entertain: ments furnished at the shortest notice aud most reasonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ice made by steam power, wholesale and retail. sep 14-I1m* SURGEON GENSERAL’S OFFICE, Wa: inctow, D. O., September 2tst, 1864.—An my Medical Board, ‘to consist of Surgeon Obas. 8. Tripler, U.B. A.. President; Surgeon William B. Ki: ‘iF .8, A.,and Surgeon Glover Perin, 0. 8. A.. Recorder, will meet at Civcimnati, Ohio, on the 18th of October next, for the examination of Candidates for admission into the Medical Staff of the United States Army, and of such Assistant Surgeons for promotion as may be brought before it. Applicants must be between twenty-one thirty years of age, and Ropaliv greets te Apel cations must be addressed of War, or the Surgeon General. to the Becretary stating the resi- ence of the applicant, and the date and place of 18 bith ey must also be accom! fed by re- spectable testimonials of moral char: ir. 0 all of person undergoing the examination. as it isan indispen- sable pre-requisite to appointment, se There are now five vacancies on the Medical taf. ARNE: se 22-thsm Surgeon Ge: | Ree ae CHASE, a novel, By T. Adolphus ‘Trollope, Cruroe’s Island, California and Washoe, By J, Ross Browne. _[oc6]_ FRANK TAYLUR. pl4nos AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. W.G. METZEROTT, corner Pa. ay. and iith st. The largest Musical Establishmen’ and only importing house in the Dis- trict. Sole Rgency, of Steinway & Sons grand and square PIANOS, of which we have just received a new astortment, making our stock 16 instruments of this celebrated factory alone, which isa larger assortment than can be found at any other agen- cy of this house in the country. Besides these, we haves stock of Raven & Bacon,and Haines Brothers make on hand. We are the sole agents of Mason & Hamlin’s justly celebrated CABINET ORGANS, which we sell at Gena prices, from $110 to 360. Prince & Co.’s-MELODEONS. Purchasing exclusively for cash, we are enabled to sell at the lowest figures for cash, and upon ac- commodating terms. g Old Pianos taken in exchange, tuned and re- paired. oc6 L4>r8 WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. LANSBURGH & BRO. will sell from this day their entire stock of DRY GOODS. from 2 to $0 per cent. less than they were sold last week. ps Please call early. as the stock will have to be re- duced. LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 Seventh street, Third door above I, N. B. Wewillsell Green & Daniels’ SPOOL COT- TONS at 9 cents, and J. P, Coats’s at 1234 cents, oc6 3t™ FoR SALE CHBAP—One good DRAPT HORSE, at 57 Loui: avenue, be- tween 6th and 7th streets. oc 5-2t* Fo SALE—A modern stylish COUPER for sale cheap for cash by a gentleman removing to California, Apply at No.5 Bowly’s wharf, Balti- more, Md. oc 5-3 OR SALE—One first rate young MILK COW, F with calf three weeks old. This is a No. 1 cow; sold for want of use. Apply at office of Gov- groment Repair Shops, 2ist street, Between A pad fs i oc ‘OR SALE—A handsome 8-drawer rosewood CIGAR OASE, with French Plate Glass and handsome east iron Counter. Apply to CHAN- DLER & HERRING, Cigar Stand, Willards’ Hotel. eo 5-3t* STEAMER FAIRBANKS HAS ARRIVED. Con- signees will please attend to the reacestien of their goods at once. This Steamer sails for New York! Saturday, Oct. Ath, inet. at 9a.m. oct 5 st MORGAN & RHINEHART. Agts, OTATOES AND ONIONS. 1,000 bushels of POTATOES. 100 barrels of POTATOES. Inst arrived amd for eo errel of ONIONS, ust ar e ni 8 mayen ane SY *YoeaRY BERRY, oc 5 3t* 84 Water st.. Georgetown. y AND X. X—TI will sell 50 Bbla of the above + brands of Gibsons & Harris’ WHISKIES, at 15 cents below the circular price. Must sell on ac- eount of having to remove from the warehouse, Corner of New Jersey ave. and B st. south 005 6t Capitol Hill. {OB SALE—A fine dark bay MARB, 5 years old Toves splendidly under the saddie, and suit- able for a lady or officer. and very gentle in har- ness. Apply to RIOHARD WILBI Ne Government Warehouse, corner E and 20th sts, oc 3-3t* 486 CHOICE FALL STOCK. 486 456......... PAPERHANGINGS, -....... 486 Just opened, a beautiful assortment of Gold, Em- brojdered and medium priced Gilt papers, Also. a varied and choice stack of Satin and Biank Papers. Borders, Statues, Centre Pieces, &c. Orders tor Paperbangings or Window Shades punctnally executed in city or eountry. Terms cash for goods and labor. is ene erode oud Aphore, 5. _ OVAL PICTURE FRAMES. ‘The richest, handscmrest and most 4 stock foe ee ete at bare Feta fe glided with ‘gol Teaf'and of superior workman. Tio, a beantifal assortment of Card Visite F of forei, 0008 warran’ 486 WINDOW SHADEs, Different colors and sizes Wind 4 store. Orders: for ‘any required style or a ed made to order. PIOTURE CORD AND TABSELS. 4g¢ ferent stze@ and colors Picture Cord and Tas- sels, Rings, Nalin, &c, a CARD VISITE FRAMES. French Gilt, Swiss Carved wood,and American Composition Card Frames in variety. PICTURES. da tit fo FE AE apap i e 5 s for Goods gud Labor." "sep 17-6wit™ 486 and domestic eottentes magufectare. all in ade OOALI AT REDUORD PRICES. 1,500 TONS—FUBNACE, sa Ea@ AND STOVE COAL, ‘Will sell the above Coal to Consumers for the Bext ten (10) days ate great reduction on former cen, ‘ pri ALSO, OaLl HICKORY, 3 OAK, AND f PI . To the stiok or sawed and pins alse Pes) CORRE TH eee Onna, ° j i PForosaLs FOR LO FIVE-TWENTY BONDS. TagasyeY DaPaRtuarr, Wasntwarom, October 1, 1364. Bealed offers will be received st this Department: under the act of Congress approved June 30, 1964° until noon of Friday, the 14th instant, for Bonds of the United Btates to the amount of Forty Millions of dollars, The Bonds offered will bear an interes, of six per centum, payable semi-annually, in coin, on the first days of May and November, an will be redeemable at the sure of the Gover: ment, after five yé and payable in twenty yea: from November let, 1864. Each offer must be for fifty or some multiple of fifty dollars, dnd must state the sum, including premium offered, for each hundred dollars, or for fifty, when the offer is for no more than fifty. Two per centum of the principal (excluding premium) of the whole amount bid for, by each bidder, must be deposited (as guaranty for payment of subscrip- tions if accepted) with the Freasurer of the United Sta‘es, at Washington, or with the Assistant Treasurer at New York, Boston, Phil@elphia, or St. Louis, or with the designated depositary at Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, Detroit, or Buffale, or with any National Deposit Bank which may consent to transact the business without charge; for which deposit dupli- cate certificates will be issued to the depositors by the officer or bank receiving them, the origi- nals of which must be forwarded, with the offers, to this Department, All deposits should be made in time for the certificates, with the offers, to reach Washington not later than the morning of October 14th, as aforesaid. No offer not accompa- nied by its proper certificate of deposit will be considered. The Coupon and Registered Bonds, issued under this proposal, will be of the denomination of $59, $100, $500, and $1,000, Registered bonds of $5,000 and $10,000 will be issued, if required. All offers received will be opened on Friday October Mth, The awards will be made by the Secretary to the highest offerers, and notice of acceptance or declination will be immediately given to the respective offerers. In case of acceptance, Bonds, of the descriptions and denom- inations preferred, will be sent to the subscribers at the cost of the Department, on final payment of installments, The deposit of two per cent. will be reckoned in the last installment paid by suc- ceesful offerers, and will be immediately returned to those wh0se offers may not be accepted. . The amount of accepted offers must be deposited with the Treasurer, Officer, or Bank authorized to act under this notice, on advice of acceptance of offers, as follows: One-half on the 20th of October, and the balance, including the premium and original two per cent. deposit, on the 3lst of Osto- rr. The Bonds will bear interest from November Ist. Interest on deposits. from their date to November Ist, will be paid by the Government in coin. One half of the first instalment, or twenty-five per cent. of accepted offers. may be paid with ac- crued interest to October Mth in ‘* United States Certificates of Indebtedness,” but such certificates will be received in part payment of the first instal- ment only, Offers under this notice should be endorsed, **Of- fers for Loan,’’ and addresse@ to the Secretary of theTreasury. The right to decline all offers not sonsides et at ent is reserve: the peg eb tome Savery is FESSENDEN, oc 3-td Secretary of the Treasury. LOST AND FOUND. 1 0 REWARD.— on the 22d of August, \ NOTE for $300, ‘able to J. W. Allen, fe by Sarah J. Foster. The above reward will e given if left at this office. 1t* AME TO THE SUBSCRIBER, on the l4th ult., aSOW. The owner is requested to come for- ward, prove property, pay charges and tare her Way. . bts 25th st. weat, bet. Land K. 1t* O8T—On yesterday, from No. 509 llth street, (Haog's White Ber Browery,) a small DOG, white, with yellow spots. Value not so much, but was a prerant from a deceased relative. A suitable reward will be given. 1t* | Res Thursday, the 6th inst., between 7th and 9th streets, or Market Space,a BLANK BOOK, eqntaiving $15 in Treasury notes. The Suder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at e o _ hy ice, (OR TO THE PREMISES of the subscriber, on Wednesday, the 5th instant, eight HOGS, The owner will come forward, prove property, pa charges and take them away, 0 eT PE . . be sold to defray oxpena WM. H oc6-3t* Spring Hill Farm, Washington ceunty, F BEWARD-Strayed or stolen,on the 9th of 'e) Sept., a white COW, with one horn broken off, spotted’ black around the head and neck. heavy ia calf. The above réward will be paid if brought to No. G58 Nist., bet 4th and 5th at. por oc ONNORS. V AS TAKEN UP, Oct. 2d, as an estray, one bay MULE, about 14%¢ ha high, in good condition. The owner or owners are requestad to come forward, prove eraperty> psy. caar gee and take her away. Apply to D. T. G@LADMON’S Stable. corner of Bridge and Market sts., George- town, D. 0. 06 6-3t* 25 REWARD,—Strayed or stolen, four COWS; the first a large dark white and brindle, the left horn turned under, short smooth tail, gives milk out three teats only; the second a white and black, rounk back forehead and on the a white and black bu 5 on the top of the tal; and brindle, about eighteen mont! strap on her neck. I will pay the above reward for the return of the cows to my house, or$5 for either of them, or $5 for any information that I can get em. GEORGE W. HATTON, Georgia avenue, between 13th and Jith sts. 006-St* Navy Yard, Washington, D.C, REWARD.—Lost, on Tuesday, 4th October, a $2 small TERRIER DOG, black and tan, lon gl and cropped ears. Answers to the name o: lla, A reward of $2 will be paid by B. ORUIT& SON, Georgetown, D.C.,forhisretura, oc 5-3t* 10 REWA —Lost, on the 3d instant, a VOUCHER, in the name of W. J. Murray, for $20. The above reward will be given if re- turned‘to J. RUPPEL, northwest corner 19th and H sts. c 4-3t* $. REWARD .—Strayed or stolen last Fridays red ¢ry COW, with white face, and her teats very short. The above reward will be paid if brought to Mrs. BRESNAHAN, on O st , bet. 12th and 13th, Graham’s Alley, oc 4-3t* $60 REWARD.—Was stolen from the pasture D of the subsacriter, living near ** Long Old Fields,”’ Prince George county, Md., on the night of the 27th September, a dark irom gray MA with a long mane and tail, full sixteen hands high, long body, large head, and # Roman nove; has never been sbod, and a split in one of her front feet; four years old last spring. Was taken at the same time with the mare, 9 very dark ehestant sorrel GELDING, long tail, fifteen or fifteen and a half hands high, carries up well, ten or eleven years old, and had one or two collar galls lately done, besides an old collar mark, rather thin in flesh. and was unshod. The above reward will be given for their recov- ery, or thirty dollars for either of them. sep 30-1w* THOMAS BERRY, a small white spot on the the third BOARDING. A PLEASANT ROOM, WITH BOARD, can be secured by application at 432 G street, be- tween 7th and 8th sta. oc 6 3t* OARDING.—The advertiser has opened at No. ;, 74 Missouri Avecue, near 3d strect, contain- ing ROOMS of all sizes, suitable for parties num- bering from 2to 6 persons. They are all newly and handsomely furnished, and to those who room with her, rhe offera a cheerfal home, the use ofa good library, and a table spread with the bestthe poet kets afford. Transient, and meal bearers ‘oct 5-2t* jaken. TrePeehiir mene Roe nea Ww in + es st., Georgetown, D, 0. happens oe 4-3t* BeAr? and handsomely Furnished ROOMS for families or single persons. Leeation conven- ient to the Department, 5. W. cor. 2intiand H ats., near Pa. Ave. oct 4. 3t* che nk ES Ss ar a A Taw PERMANENT, TRANSIENT, and Day joarders can be accommodated at 588 I st., between 4th and 5th, near Government, Printing Office. * 06 4-3t* Se tere ee ee ae Rooms WITH BOARD. AND TABLE BOARD without Rooms. ys 4 Ist, between 19th and athe” °° Bad at No. 208 fate OARD.—Any lady desirous of securing profes- sional care, kindi e attention, cam obtain exclusive accommodationin the small'and unobtrusive family of a pnyrician of long experi- ence. who would assume the permanent oa of an offspring on conditions Sere eee Ty. Address DR, THI ee ein ee ARGE FURNISHED BOOM! at L 151 West street, corgetown. with oni | er guAss BOARD, with Furnished Rooms, ', Table, between ‘Hand — be obtained at No. 352 i. Selo 7-208* rpReasuny DEPARTMENT, Orriog OF ComPrROLLER OF THE CURRBROY, Washin B84. : ‘ash 5 + 5 Whereas. by satisfact the undersigned, it has been tate to een tat #6. ational Bank of the Me tis, in the fas) niacin, io the county a jashiakion and and according to the requirements: of Be acto lopgress entitled *‘An act to vidi Pee A RN og ry “4 demetion thereof. 1 approved age 3st, wad Bae be complied with befare commencing to fore commencing ei of banki: rn fe pK ey Ch eh a ‘the Darrency ‘ao here| 7 cortity that, The Na- ieee eee eh Be e ing under the ack ressid adie In my wherso ‘aie @ tf a of offies this fourthdey of Orca g he we Comptroller af the Gareamcy | SECOND. EDITION O’OLOCE P. M 4 GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Oo nie Cweben Boas, tes, 94% 8 i earl a : oa : Gold, IK : The new mail steamer Manhattan, Captain Ryther, arrived here this morning from City Point. She reports that no heavy fighting has taken place in front of Petersburg since our last report. Warren has swung sround on the left toa position commanding the South Side Railroad, where he is erecting entrenchments and mounting heavy guns, that it is believed will prevent the rebels frem using that road. It was reported at City Point that on Tuesday morning at five o’clock, Warren extended his lines so as tooccupy the ratlroad, but the re- port was not credited, as it is not deemed probable that the rebels will relinquish this railroad connection, so all important to them, without stubborn resistance. The Manhattan brought up forty-four rebel officers, captured by the 18th corps on the north side of the James river. They are under charge of Capt. Powell and a detachment of the 6sth Pennsylvania regiment, and rank from Heutenant to lieutenant colonel, including sey- eral majors. Lieut. Col. Maury, who com- manded one of the rebel fortifications on Cha- pin’s farm, is among the party. Capt. Powell also had charge of thirty-two Tebel deserters who came into Gen. Butler’s lines. They have taken the oath, and desire to go North. Oapt. Charles Cormier, Capt. O. C. Locke, Lieut. F. Bean, and Lieut. Davis, allofthe lith New Hampshire regiment, who were wounded on last Friday in the engagement on our left, came up &s passengers on the Manhattan. The Bodies of the following officers, who were killed on the north side of the James river on the 30th ult , were brought up on the Manhattan: Capt. S. W. Vannys, Assistant Adjutant General, 3d brigade, 3d divisien, 18th corps; Capt. D. O. Rix, 8ist New York; Lieut. J. A. Fitch, 40th Mass.; Lieut. R. R. Thomp- son, 13th New Hampshire. LATEST FROM THE FRONT. More Fighting on the North Side of James River—Capture of Another Line of Rebel Entrenchments. The transport steamer Belvidier arrived here this morning from Fortress Monroe, which place she left yesterday at 30’clock. She re- ports that yesterday morning heavy cannona- ding was heard there from the direction of Chapin’s farm, and a report wasin circulation at Fortress Monroe that our troops had driven the rebels from another line of entrenchments. ‘Yesterday, four hospital boats arrived at Fortress Monroe from Point of Rocks with ‘wounded troops belonging to the Army of the James. There was a large number of colored soldiers among these wounded men. FROM SHERIDAN’S ARMY, We have late information from Sheridan’s army to the effect that the rebel stories of his having met with a repulse is an entire fabrica- tion, and that beyond the breaking down of many of his horses necessarily by his forced marches in pursuit of the enemy, he is in as good aggressive condition as when he started, a fact that the enemy will speedily ascertain for themselves, we doubt not. Eleven hundred prisoners captured by Sher. dan at Fisher s Hill and beyond, have arrived at Martinsburg en route to Fort Delaware. Sheridan’s movements have been so rapid that he did not even have time tosend back prisoners to his rear, but was forced to carry them along with him and teed them, making rather & formidable drain upon his supplies, but he has now received fresh supplies, and will soon have a shorter line of supply, asthe Manassas Gap railroad has already been re- paired as far as Rectertown. Thislineofsup- ply will also be more easily guarded, as the Valley line swarms with guerrillas, all the ‘way from Martinsburg to Harrisonsburg. It is believed that Early is yet at Cnarlottes- ville, OPENING OF BIDS FOR Fy BNI SHIN THE GOVERNMENT WITH POTATOES, To-day, at 12 o’clock, Captain S. CO. Greene opened the following bids at his office, for fur- nishing the Commissary of Subsistence with potatoes: W. Bacon, 1,000 bushels at $250 per bushel, 1,000 at $2 90. N. A. Dennison, 1,000 bushels at $150; 1,000 at $140. Both bids accepted. James D. Spencer, 1,000 bushels at $1 90. C. C. Ashley, 1,000 bushels at $1 87. George S. McGlue, 1,000 bushels at $2. C. W. Hays, 1,000 bushels at $2. Peter Berry, 1,000 bushels at $1 60. Ac- cepted. i George ©. Ratcliffe, 1,000 bushels at $1 40. J. H. Evans & Co., 1,000 bushels at $1 50. Jos. Ratcliffe, 1,000 bushels at $1 40; 1,000 at $130, Latter bid accepted. Wm. Faber, 1,000 bushels at $1 S0: 1,000 at #1 65. BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT WITH PINE WOOD, Bids for furnishing the Subsistence Depart- ment with 500 cords of pine wood were opened to-day at Capt. S. C. Green’s office, G street. The following is a list of the bids and bid- ders: Jacob Snyder—500 cords of pine wood, at $7 per cord. Geo. T. McGlue—500 cords, at $7.25 per cord. J. W. Bacon—500 cords, at $6 per cord. J.T. Wilson—500 cords, at $7.50 per cord. None of the bids have been accepted as yet ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED. Two hundred and fifty wounded men ar- rived here last night from City Point, on the hospital steamer State of Maine. This is the first arrival of wounded since Grant’s new movements. Prrsonar.— John G. Nicolay, Esq., the President’s private secretary, left Washing- ton yesterday for the West, where he will remain some weeks, his health having suf- fered somewhat during the pastsummer. In his absence Major John Hay, Assistant Adja- tant General, will act as private secretary. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS FROM SHERIDAN’S ARMY. Steady Progress of Our Army—The Rebels Defending the Blue Ridge Gaps. Special Despatch to N. Y. Tribune.) ASHINGTON; Oct. 5.—Your special corres- pondent sends the foliowing to the bureau un- der date Martinsburg, Va, Oct. 4: The latest inteiligence from Gen. Sheridan is up till Saturday morning. : At thattime his in- fantry were still at Harrisonburg, while his cavairy were east of the Blue Kidge, recon- noitering in the vicinity of Onarlottesville. ‘The rebel report.of a disaster to our cavalry at Swift Head Gap is untrue. Instead ot meet- ing with a repulse we gained a victory, cap- tured about one hundred prisoners, and driv- ing the rebels through the G@p, which they had fortified. Rock Fish and Brown’s Gap have been strongly fortified by the rebels, and are de- fended by considerable force. If they attempt to make a stand there it will be but'a repetition of Fisher’s Hill. The position 1s flankable on either side. It is probable the next informa- tion we get from Sheridan will come via Alex- arit ia. Supply trains, however, continue: to go to the front from this place, and as yet there is no direct indication thet Martinsburg and Har- Des Ferry are to be abandoned as bases of supplies. {t many refugees, some rebel soldiers, and large numbersof ni arrive heredaily. Gen. Max Weber has been ordered to report to Gen, Sheri ; New York Steck Market—First Board. [By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) Nsw York, Oct. 6.—U, 8S, 1681, copes 105; U, 8S. 5.20, 106%; Certificates of Gdness, 94465 Gold, 195%; N. Y. Central, 113; Erie, 91; Readise, 121; Michigan ‘conte S100, oh Gieverana ond Pidbbarg, th Cleveland Towsdo, 105, Hock Island, SX; Sree coreg ae pee Haun higage and'Nera- wenn, 40%; Quickaliver, 78 : dt ——— A PRESENT VOR PRestpent LincoLy.—Ool. Julian Allen, of the Polish Legion in our ser- Ngo) who for —— months has been on a visit ‘urope, arri: here this morning brin; a handsome present for the President a Count sandor, of Vienna, who is the father- in-law of Prince Metternich. The present isa yrs re Rig cage album,” contain- 50 otogrs: representing scenes in as early iS of the Count taken from paintings made at the time by an eminent English artist. The book is heavily gilt and contains the in- scription ‘‘Presented as & token of regard and esteem, by Count Sandor, to his friend.” The Count in common with many of the dig- nitaries of Europe, had heretofore taken sides in favor of the south, owing to not being rally in: formed as to the matters of difference, but hap- pening to meet with Col. Allen he conversed treely about our affairs, and soon was con- vinced that he had judged us too hastily and e himself friendly to us, and asa token of his good will he sends this present to the President accompanied by the following letter, and also to show his confidence in our Gov- ernment, has invested some of his wealth in the bonds of the United States: ‘Virmna, June 22, 1864.—His Ezcellency Abra- ham Lincoln, President g the United States of America—My Dear Sir—I had the pleasure to meet with Colonel Julian Allen in Europe, & citizen of yours, and found from conversing with that gentleman that I had formed wro: impressions about you and your purpose. am happy te be convinced o' wise and{ am now with youand your cause. Your good motive and honest purpose will sorely, bring you out successfully; therefore eep en. As atoken ot my high re; Ihave sent for you by Colonel Allen an album with fifty pic- tures, incidents of my early life; none can pos- sees the same (they are not for sale) only my friends. I beg Srl acceptance. Col. Allen will also deliver to you my verbal mith high regards, respectfully yours, il A A CouRT SANDOR. aa ey Bie LIncoLN AND JOHNSON MEETING AT GrEsBoRo’.—Last night a big meeting in behalf of Lincoln and Johnson was held at Giesboro’. The party numbered several thousand, and the crowd in attendance was augmented by the arrival of the East Washington Lincoln and Johnson Club (from the Navy Yard) and the club from this city. The club of this city ‘were taken down by Messrs. U. M. Sloan and M. Reeves, employees of the Quartermaster’s Department at Giesboro’, in the tug Pacific, Capt. Charles Brown, and the same tug brought the Washington party back. The meeting was held in front of the old mansion at Giesboro, which was brilliantly illuminated. It was composed entirely of the civilian employees of the post, and such per- sons as chose to attend from Washington city and the Navy Yard, ef which there was & large number. A. Q. M. Prevost presided, and Mr. John Cranfield was secretary. There were a large number of vice presidents. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the nom- ination of Abraham Lincoln for President of the United States. The resolutions assert that the people honor and love Abraham Lincoln for bis many great and good qualities, for his straightforward honesty, for devoted love for his whole country, for his noble magnam- imity, for his untiring industry and effort, and the enlightened statesmanskip with which he ‘was so successful in the perpetuation of the constitution. ‘They alsoendorse the nomination of Andrew Johnson for Vice President, and resolve that the Democratic platform favoring & cessation of hostilities and a compromise with rebels in arms, only makes it more imperative to prose- cute the war with renewed eni and) deter- mination, until the supremacy of the law is vindicated, the rebellion subdued and the Gov- ernment established on @ firm and enduring basis of submission tothe majority constitu- tionally expressed and they look with con- tempt and loathing upon those who, in thehour of victory; give aid to traitors, and claim a success for them. They further compliment the soldiers and sailors, and at lastresolve that the great National Union Party is the true peace party of the Union. Speeches were made by Capt. Jos. H. Stew- art, Lieut. and AdjuatantG R. McGuire, Hon. DD. E. Merrick, of New York; Col. Young, Rev. Mr. Crocker, Chaplain of 6th New York Cav- alry; Lewis Clephane, A. O. Ric! , and others. There was aband of music in attendance which at intervals discoursed favorite and pa- triotic airs. The music was furnished by the band from Colonel Gamble’s headquar- \ ters. Lieutenant Maguire and Colonel Young sang patriotic songs in a very effective style. The Meeting adjourned at a late hour with three cheers for coln and Johnson. —_——>——__ THE DRAFTED Mzn.—The following drafted men have reported to the Board of Enrollment since our last report: - FIRST SUB-DISTRICT. Amos D. Wortnough, non-residence. SECOND 8UB-DISTRIOT. Joel Tompking, non-residence; John A. Ben- bam, two years inservice; Charles A. Senstack, furnished substitute. THIRD SUB-DISTRICT. John W. Speaks, detailed in the Arsenal. FOURTH 8UB-DISTRICT. John W. Reed, erroneous enrollment; Wm. Stabler, non-residence; Wm. Queen, over age; Charles Burgess, accepted; Lewis Mundlein, physical disability; iddleton Burke, tur- nished substitute. FIFTH 8UB-DISTRICT. John Leslie, non-residence. SIXTH SUB-DISTRICT. Jos. H. Osborne, farnished substitute. SEVENTH SUB-DISTRICT. Chas. H. Steele, under age; Thos. Bell, fur- nished substitute. TENTH SUB-DISTRICT. Jas. Juland, erroneous enrollment. 8UB-ELEVENTH DISTRICT. Geo. Gates, under age; Thomas J. Fitman, physical disability. ‘ive other drafied men reported to-day, and were accepted. ————— GuEMAN RELIEF ASSOCIATION.—An ad- journed meeting of this philanthropic society took oe at German Hall, 11th street, last evening. Various reports were received and accepted, mad the financial report ordered to be proved and published. ‘The treasurer stated that upwards of $2,000 had been spent in the purchase of supplies for the sick and wounded ‘since the last meeting, and that additional stores were forwarded only the day previous to the Commission at City Point in charge of Mr. A. Matz, and also to the Commissicn in the Shenandoah Valley in charge of Mr. E. E. Gangewer. , A committee was appointed to submit at the next meeting a revision of the statutes. After transacting some other business, an election of officers to serve during the next juarter took place with the follow: result: ‘or President, Jno. Hitz; Recordi Anton F 3 Oorrespondin Alfred Shocking; Financial ‘ohlers; Librarian, Oharles Eber rr, — per, Selthausen, No. —, 7th stre residents as follows:—George' The t ward, A Ruess; 2d ward, C, F Mal- linghaus; 4th ward UGonge wet; Assist- ants O. Ebert; and. A ee ard, A. M. Maedel: 6th ward, Henry. ‘ward, G. Stinemetz; Resident, Agem 1a exandria, Va., A. Mausback, DESTRUCTIVE Fize.—About2¥ o'clock this morning, fire was ed in the large ‘warehouse belonging to Wm. H. Edes,on Wa- ter street, near High, Georgetown, and building was consumed, with about 1,000 bugh- els of Wheat and a considerable quantity of mill-feed. The fire spread sete until two frame stables, belonging to J. Ridgway, ‘were destroyed, with a large quantity of coop- ers’ material. A stable belonging te Mr. Edes, and another to Mr. Shoemaker, were next de- stroyed. Two frame buildings, used for stor- age, were also destroyed. The cooper shop of J. H. Ridgway next caught and was partially consumed, Several other houses caught, but were speedily saved by the firemen and citi- zens. The police were active in their efforts to prevent the destruction of the property placed in their especial care, and were on duty ail night. The loss is supposed to be over $10,000. Been: Edes and Ridgway were partially in- sured. T wo of the steam engines from Washington were soon on the spot, and rendered effective service. The fire is supposed to have been an incendiary act. —— EXCELSIOR BUILDING ASsOCIATION.—This association completed its organization last night by the elec! of directors, and its list of cers now stands as follows: Thomas M.. Hanson, President; Urosby 8. Noyes, Vice President; John M. Hanson, Secrets: Bush rod Robinson, Treasurer; W. E. Brow! F L. Harvey, Olarence B. Baker, Wmy 1, J. Carter Marbury, James Towles, R. M. Hall, J. D. Free and L, Thomas, Directors. It was announced by the chair that the agso- ciation started under very Suconrartig Dia. ts, the large number of 966 shares having ban subscribed at the outset, and pce ek those having had much previous experience with building associations. A peas 26 Ba OrimiNAL Court, Judge Fisher.—Yes A Nancy Gaither was found guilty of s: twelve towels and ten napkins, valued ai 84.50, from Sarab Hopewell, and sentenced to OT Ne in jail, fowud not guilty.” na re (01 fs ‘This Judge Olin presided and Ed- Es idee of the larceny morning, ward Ni found guilt; e i wate ro hoe, Hower and sentenced topsyadinectéil. 2 doe Decegs or Divonce GeawTep—Onief Jus- tice Cartter has made @ decree dissolving the bonds of rgey meee gt and Richard Mars. mer to the rights of femms sole. were married four or five years three up with M Virginia Belt, by whom he hag; hadtwo chtidren, which facts were testified, to by Mrs. Catherine West and Eliza Bi sisters of Marshall, and others. John D. Clark, Esq., appeared for the petitioner. ——___ REPoRTED STABBING CAsE.—Iit was report- ed to the police this morning that a row o0- curred in the vicinity of the Government Print- ing Office night before last, in which a soldier was stabbed. It was said that the neighbors around gave the man who inflicted the wound & beating, but heescaped fromthem. The row is common talk in Swampoodle, but the police of that beat who knew nothing of the facts, cannot account for the silence of those who ‘were present, until the party had & chance to evade the law. se GRAND CONCERT.—To-morrow night the Concert for the benefit of the 4th Ward Bounty Fund will come off. It will be a grand affair, The parties , but about een Affairs in Georgetown. Tue CANAL.—The arrivals registered this morning were but two—the boats Mohawk and Lucy Martin—with coal to the Cumberland and Borden companies. There are many |: den boats on the way, and will follow in qu succession. The water is improving, and boats which had discharged their cargoes wegen! den with salt for Cumberland. Littler is ahead with the improve. ments of Forrest Hall prison, and even now it has an pppeerence of cleanliness and safety which it did not exhibit prior to the order for improvement. Prisoners, including bounty- jumpers, deserters and stragglers, are admit. ted daily, and are retained until ordered away to their regiments, to other prisons, or are re- leased. Yesterday a squad of about 160 were sent away, under a strong guard, to report to Lieut. Col. Wells, Provost Marshal ot De- fences south of the Potomac. About the same number were dispatched to the same post about two days before, but a Jarge number ot gree: ers remain at Forrest Hally awaiting orders. Port or GEORGEOWN.—Entered—Schooners War Eagle, Keliy, Borton; J. Farnum, Kelly, do. Cleared—Schooners E. Washington, Lo! Pocomoke; Sarah L., Waite, New Bedfo! Aid, Moore, Philadelphia; schooner ——-, Providence; Moses Bramhall, Davey, Jersey City; Pilot, Foxwell, St. Mary’s; J. P. Boggs, Boggs, Accomac; E. A. Cummins, Whiston, ee ncelee Kitty Ann, Lander, Deal Island; Kitty Heoper, Wamsly, Port Deposit Henrietta English, Laurel; Mary Ann, Phila- delphia; sloops Charley, John, Nanjemoy, J. Landry, Perry, St. Mary’s, Bargue Lacona, Eldridge, Boston; long boat Lady of the Lake, Harris, Greenway. $ FLouR AND GRAIN MarkEEr—. id for the Star by George Waters, Dealer in ir and Grain, corner High street and Canal, Georgetown.— Flour—market rather more settled; sales of super at $9.50 to $9.75; extras, $10 to $10.50; high grades and fancy, higher as to quality. therefore quote the nominal price at $2 to $2. for red, and white, $2.20 to $2.50, according quality and condition. es} as Ohambermaid, or to do general housewo: inasmallfamily, Address Box 28, Star Office, oct 6 2t* 'URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, to gentlemen only, with a Bedroom and Parlor heated with one fire, in a small family where there are no chil- dren, Apply at WALKER & 00.’S, Maryland ay., between loth and 11th sts, oc 5-St* BY WM. L. WALL & OO., Auctioneers, BRUSSELS, VELVET, THREE-PLY, INGRAIN CARPETS, MATTING SUPERIOR FURNI- TURE, PARLOR SUITS, AND OTHER ARTI- CLES NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING, AT AUOTION, On SATURDAY MORNING, October 8th, com- mencing at 10 o'clock, we will gell at ourlarge and f;acious Salesroom, in the rear of our Auction Rooms, the balanee of the large stock of Carpet- ings, &c , comprising— Velvet, Brussels, Three-ply, Ingrain Rugs, Drug- gets, Mattings, &c 1 Parler Suit in Silk Brocatelle, complete 3 Parlor Suits in Striped Reps, complete 1 Parlor 8uit in Merroon, complete : Walnut Sofas, Tables, Easy, Parlor and Rocking Cottage Sets, Hair and Shuck Mattresses Marble-top and Plain Etagers and Whatnots Walnut an4 Mahogany, Marble-top and Plain Bu- reaus Walnut, Jenny Lind Cottage, and Plain Bed- steads Cane-seat Chairs and Rockers AT THE WASHINGTON THEATRE, For THE BSNEFIT oF THE “4 FOURTH WARD BOUNTY FUND. gt; —— 05.8 This Concert has been long in preparation, the Committee feel justified in promising that t will be the fineat musical entertainment of the Seacon. Asan assurance of the promise, the Com- mittee would announce the following distin- guished artistes, in connection with the splendid Band of the Ninth’ Veteran Reserve Corps: Madame CECELIA YOUNG KRETOHMAR, Miss LIZZIE DANIEL, Miss TACY DANIEL, Mrs A. L. NEWTON, THE ARION CLUB, And other prominent vocalists, whose names will appear in future advertisements. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, ' Jno B Dawson Wm Douglass WmE Morgan Robt Balt Wm Lord FO Stitt John H Blake Edw H Sipes RA Harrington Geo Bel! USA Hon DR Oarter J W Forney, Esy JO Welling, Esq Wm Y Fendall W Fonwick God Jas T Waiker Jno E Morris Wm H Nalley P O’Donnoghue ad JvoP Pi Geo Pa Thos P: ic Benj F vate ye d aS Phillips Jas MCarlisle Wm larroverdas Powers Geo W Cochran Bernard Hayes A E Perr: Leonidas Coyle Johnson Hellen Louis F Perry JobnF Coyle Edward Hall Geo Savage Wm H Oh F Hurley 8 B Sylvester con Jos H Bradley Jno F Bridget Saml Bacon John F David EIrving Henry Semken EM Chap Br WmdJones® Jas P Sallivan JH CunninghamMoees Kelly ugh B Sweeney RB Clark Ward H Lamon Edward Simms Ino T Chauncey Francis A Lutz Wm J Stone ¥ Dav. Henry Lyles H Olay Stier r A McC Davis Francis Lord, sr W D Shepherd 8 Davis Jas Lackey Geo T Smith DrJCODuhamel Wm A Linton Wm F Shuster JnoP Dennis DrJ F May as § Topham E Edmonson. sr Wm W Moore OB Utermehle MathGEmery Francis Mohun Oor’as Wendell Jas English ¥r's Mattingly Thos N Walter Jobn F Ellis Wm Morgan Wm H Wara Band’phKichornJno BR Murray EB White E Evans W B Moses GM Wright Sam! Fowler Jas F Moore Jno H Johnson TICKETS OF ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR. The Piano used on this occasion is Chickering’s grand, kindly volunteered by John F Ellis, Esq. oA ALTIMORE COLL: = OF DENTAL 8UB- The Twenty fifth fon of this Institation mm on ch . Phe Infr nm r 17th, 1864. ther information ad- No. 79 North Oharles st. ae GRAND OPENING. r-) MISS M PLATT, t, October llth, a large and elegant assortment of FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY, of the Ladies of Washington and vicinity, 246 Pa, avenue, near 13th street, up stairs, ATENT. HE NEW PATEN?,, as710 ORUTOH: {the kind Itcan and see ROOEBS, SUT) AND : sy He NPBOW N DEALERS, From one red top tabaga. Apply by let- Doors copes at7 o’cl’k; Concert to commence at 8, oc §-St Ist, and end Jue ar of The Oolloge will ope a dress DR. P. ‘H. AUSTEN, Dean ef the Faculty. oc 5-2t' Will open on Tuesday To whieh she respectfally invites the attention oc 5 lw” ‘The best thingo kind evertmade. 1t cease .334 Dat., doo! ‘be seen at Store No. aes one pi nT of p A to three Roanaira bunts TURNIPS, ; Dr. As @ - : 1] rf sa onl No sales of wheat to report this ioe pe in or WANSZED_ By a respectable girla SITUATI! * tween Emma Mars! —< , and restoring tne foal gq since he abandoned her and tookge™ od od? od sp aq 0 tel wrot T enabled to move out to return west for cargoegu:t te The departures yesterday and to-day werastte thirty-six, all light except one—the Severn, Iter od al FoRREST HALL AND THE PRISONERS.—MAj- 995 vd 1393 a . Fea Mahi and Walnut Sideboards Hat Teoks, Writing Desks.&c _ goes With many other articles, which must be sol — clore, to which we eaveceally, invite the atte ct te ore trade and others, as the stock is large. ah cash, mt oe WM.L, WALL & 00.. Auctis 2% % Grand Vocal and Instrumental ¥."* CONCERT, aay i FRIDAY EVENING, October 7th, 4 a *