Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY.......-ceseeeJANUARY 20, 1865. wa READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GBEAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, DISPATCH FROM ADMIRAL PORTER. ————— THE REBELS DEStrROY THEIR W 3 ON SMITH’S ISLAND. CEES ——— FORT CASWELL OF NO USE TO THEM. —_—$Se—____ WE CAN TAKE IT AT ANY TIME. ———— The Navy Department has received the fol. lowing: NortH ATLANTIC SQUADRON, JU. S. Flag- ship Malvern, off Fort Fisher, Jan. 16, 1865.—Sir: i wrote you yesterday. We have all the forts, ‘The army has captured 1,800 men and a large number of officers, including Gen. Whiting and ‘Col. Larab. The gunboats are now in the river and Wil- mungton is hermetically sealed against blockade runners. The rebels have destroyed the works on Smith's Island, and if they don’t destroy Fort Caswell, it is no use to them—we will get that after a little while. You must not expect too much of us st one time—these works are | tremendous, I was in Fort Malakoff afew days after it surrendered to the French and English—the combined armies of the two na- tions were many months capturing that strong. Bold, and it won't eompare either in size or strength to Fort Fisher. The forts contained 75 guns, and many of them heavy ones. I have not yet learned what our casualties are in killed and wounded, but I think three hundred will cover them all. We had a bad explosion in the fort this morning, which killed and wounded a num- ber of men—about 100. Some of our seamen ‘Were blown up, and A.A. Paymaster R.H. Gillett, of the Gettysburg, was killed. 1 don’t know how many of the troops were killed. I will send 8 detailed report as soon as I can get off the wounded and arrange matters gen- erally. The world never caw such fighting as our soldiers did. I am sir, very respectfully your ob’t ser't., Davip D. Porter, Rear Admiral. Hon. Grpkon WELLES, Secretary of the Navy, Washington. A FEVERISH DAY. This has been a feverish day amongst the bulls and bears of this city—for Washington, be it known, has its bulls and bears as well as | ghe great commercial cities. The asseryation that Mr. Blair had left for Richmond on another peace mission; and Byery confidently asserted statement that the Government had received information of the capture of Wilmington, gave gold “a black eye,” and it fell to 201 at one time. After inquiry we are satisfied that Govern- OFFICIAL. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States of America. To all whom it may concern. Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that AnpREw Foster ELLiotr has been appointed Vice Consul of Brazil, at New Orleans, I do hereby recognize him as | euch, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and priv- | fleges, as are allowed to Vice Consuls by the law of nations or by the laws of the United States. In testimony wherecf, I have caused these the United States to be hereunto affixed. Giver under my hand at the city of Wash- ington, the 16th day of January, A. D. [L.8.] 1565. and of the independence of the United States of America, the 89th. AxsBanaM LincoLy, By the President: Wa. H. Szwarp, Secretaty of State. PRorosats FOR Ick. Mepicat Purveyor’s Orriog, Wasainaton, D.C, Sealed Proposals will be received at this office us til January 25, 1365, fer furnishing [CB to the Medical Department of the Army du the en- suing year, atthe points herein enig ed. 8 | Ice to be stored by the comtractor in properly con- | structed ice-houses at each point of delivery, on or before the 15th of April next; the Ice not to be Treceipted for until its quality, the fitness of the ice house, and the manner in which it is packed shall have been approved by a medical officer, and payment will be made only for the amount thus actually stored and receipted for, The proposals will be made for the quant 8 indicated below. as required at the respective places, with the proviso that should more be need - ed at anyti.ce for the year’s suppiy, it shall be furnished at the same rat conditions : and under the same QUANTITY TO DE DELIVERED aT Annapolis. Maryland, ice-house owned Ly the United States ——; ----- —--- 15) tons, Point Lookout, Maryland, ice-h ed by the United States. Fortress Monroe, | Virgin owned by the United State: Portemouth, Virginia, ice owned by the United States. Newbern. North Carolina, ice-ho owned by the United States. . Hilton Head, South Carolina, owned by the United States. -450 Beaufort. South Carolina, ice-houseowaed by the United States Bavannakb. Georgia, ice house not owned by the United States... Pensacola. Florida, ice-house not by the United States By Mobile Bay, Alabama, i by the United States New Orleans. L by the U: ~ 500 Proposals will be rece: ig Leedaily, by weight, for the year 1865, in such quantit: as may be required by the Surgeonsin charge, at the United States General Hospitals, at the places enu- merated above, and alse upon the following annual estimate, in and near— Boston, Mass. Portsmouth Grove, New Haven, Connecticut. New York...... ouse Own- Newark, New Jerse; Philadelphia, Penna... Baltimore. Maryland. Frederick, Maryland . Washington, District o} 250 A required at y shove pisces until January 1, 1366, are to be fur- nished at the same rates. FORM OF PROPOSAL. The undersigned propose te furnish tons of first quality lee, carefully packed in substantial ice houses, at the within named points, namely; at ——— at the fol- lowing price per ton of two thousand pounis, Dameiy: at tons at 3—— per ni. The ice to be subject to the inspection, measure- ment, and approval ofthe Medical (fficer, or other properly appointed inspector, before being receipt- ed for. Payment to be made from time to tims npon du- wiicate pulse certified to by the Medical Director, (Bigne 1 FORM OF FROPOSAL, The undersigned proposss to furnish daily or otherwise all the Ice required for the hospita!, upon approved requisitions of Surgeons in charge. at or near the within-named pointa, at the follow- ing price per hundred pounds. namely : $ — cts, per hundred pounds, ment has up to this time reeeived no such in- formation of the capture of Wilmington, theugh of course it is ar event likely enough to happen. 7 From Hudson Taylor, 331 Pennsylvania avenue, and from J. Shillington, Odeon Build. ing, we have early copies of Harper's Magazine tor February. Gun. McCLeLtan.—General McClellan has taken passage in the British steamer China, which leaves New York on Wednesday next. A number of nis personal and political friends intend to tender him @ complimentary dinner before he goes. It will take place at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, on Monday evening next. TELEGRAPHIC.-The Montreal Telegraph The Ice shall be of the best quality, and subject to the approval of the Surgeon in charge, who will receipt for the actual amount delivered at each hospital. Payment to be made from time to time upon du- wilcsts pi certified to by the Medical Director, ligne The above form of proposals as closely as practicable. Other forms will be re- ceived by the Department and dnly considered, A Proper. guarantee that the bidder is able te fulfill the contract, certified to hy the Clerk of tha nearest District Court, or a United States District Attorney, must accompany the preposal, or it will be rejected. argmone norct nnn meh ithe United States Gov- The contracte will be awarded to the lowest re- sponsible party or parties. who will be duly noti- fied by mail r otherwise that their bid is accapt- ed, and immediately required to enter into coa tract under bonds to the amount of 3500 ill be adhered to Company have completed arrangements to carry their wires down through Lower Canada | and New Brunswick. to intersect with the ‘wires of the American Telegraph Company at | Sackville, N. B., in anticipation of the speedy | completion of the Atlantic telegraph cable from j Ireland to New Foundland. THE CREDITORS OF THE LATE FIRM | of PAIRO & NOURSE are requested to | meet at N 12th street, east side, between F and G. at .m, BATURDAY, tor business of reat portance, it* <>THIRD WARD MUTUAL EXEMPTION Xe ‘ASSOCIATION. on A meeting will be here §t Temperance Hall on BATURDAY EVENING, the 2st 1cSt-+8t72¢0'clk. | All citizens of the ward | | | ble to the draiy are | requested to attend and examine the plan. Terms of membership: Paymentof $50 at the | time of eigning the articles of agreement. $2)-32* MABONIO—A special commonication of | _ the GRAND LODGS, of F-and A. M., of the District of Columbia, will be held at the hall, corner of Dacd 9th streets on SATURDAY, the 2ist instant, at7 p. m., to receive the report of the committee on work. i By order of tbe M_ W.G. Master. jan 19-3t W. MORRIS SMITH, Grand Bec, BEY. DR. 8. H. COX will delivers eonrsa | of Lecturesin the 4°. strect Prosbyteriau Burch en the 24th, 27th and 3!st daya of January, 1065, at 7% o'clock p.m. Subject: English Po- etry, with explanations and recitations. for the course, #1. jan 13-e05t* FAIR—A Fair, for the benefit of the new Relic Church and School, corner of sth | t Odd Fellows’Hali,7th’st, jal711t* | STRAR'S OFFICE, ie 7 RENT! Wate H Cit; 1, January 14, 1355. ity All occupants of premises where the Aqueduct Water is taken will please take notice—That the ater Rent for the year ending January lat, 1555 is now due to the Corporation of Washington, ai payable at this office. If not paid prior to the } day of February, the water will be shut off at tl earliest practicable day thereafter. without fur ther notice, and not res‘ored uxtil full paymentof | rent shall have been made. and two dollars ex- mses of shutticg off and restoring. = Fon RANDOLPH COYLE ja 16-dIm Water Regiatr: OR SALB—A fine SUTLERSHUIP in the fortisi- cations of Washimgton, D. C. Inquire in the iter Office. 38 20 6t* ‘OR SALE CHEAP—A new Brick HOUSE, 3 Stories,6 rooms and kitchen, in fine order. Positively at a bargain, ieboumhe betas Treaday a 20-2 Real Estate Brokers. ANKLIN he Pe — Te aR = te — 241 Pa.av., between 12th and 13th sts., and 38% Pa, av.,.National Hote! Building, ngera and citizens that they are Hee errurary crestent aooortinp (a scien Gie renee aith their cclebrated BRAZILIAN PEB- BLE and PERISCOPIC SPECT ACLXS, universal- ly acknowledged as the best means for strength- ening, improving and preserving the impaired vision. _ They offer. a to = ye bes hue soled 1h I . Ta Glasses, 0 peB, Gircaseataces Ger ride Visite and Albums, Btereoscopes and Views, at the lowest prices. 370 Sth street. ja 20 ly between @ ~ a prere AND _and r E-A fine sorrel HO™ ron eitiy sound and © ontrkd etre old, eordoublehe- sentie; works we Infant A- , --ness. and cao be seen -* sylum, corner 24th and ar the “vircle. jal9 3" o 20 @RRELB yar No.3 MACKEREL sacks fine BALT 5b ii LL BUTTER. For en eee eo RUSSELL BARR, ja 19-3t* 490 9th street. ExSOLUMznt LISTS—Ove copy of the En- rollment Lists of the different Districts sale. Inquire of ES. OAG HN FOLLER, jan 19-2m* in simg at th McGILL & WITHEROW, 366 Bat . bet ith aad 12th. [Con Union copy } Jal9-3t CARD—The sale of a Miscellaneous Library A will be continued at the Auction Rooms THIS Fk eel at7 o'clock. All persona waat of would do well to attend te the e. at the bove named Library consists of Theological. Glistorical, Scientific. and Miscellaneous books, of which are very rare fe GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts, ’ is $39,000 ! W; WISH TO BORROW, for the period of six months, the gum of $30,000, to secure the payment of which az ple security Will be given, and a libe- a! . ral interest will De tOaN L. BMIFA & 00., U. 8. Olaim Attorneys and B. Oi real Etate Drovers, Corner 8th st. and Market Space, Ja 18-3" | Butherland, U. 8, Army, Medical Purveyor, Wash- | ington. D. 0, | of L.J. MIDDLETON & CO Tickets | « bonds must be properly certified, and post of fice address of principals and sureties stated upon them. Bide may be present in person when the pro- posals opene The post office address of the parties proposing mr ast be distinctly written upon the proposal. Proposais must be addressed to “Surgeon Chas, letters to be made patent, and the seal of LOST AND FOUND. REWARD.—Lost, on last Saturday ave- $50 ning. in this city. a MEMORANDUM K, or ‘rary, conta: r of Memorandums, some railroad psase! OF ereneany x oe) fot amatt DSS, gape til ifferent persons, of no value exci ow! 5 he above reward will be paid to the finder bY leaving the beok and papers with the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, 1 O8T—A Bay HORSE with Bridle, Saddle, and L halter on him, He run away on 6th street last ing. I offer $10 reward if left at Messeck Sta- corner 6th and C st, ia 19-30’ OUND—A SUM OF MON BY, on 13th instant, in the First Ward. which the owner can have by 579 Md. ave., between 9th and _jan 18 3t* appising at No. i thi fthe ith J a = the sveni oO! ie 17! anuary, & LSREASrPIN with feay’s likopens Init, en dollare sewer coat be paid by leaving the same at “ieee E. KIPP, S192 fromthe subscriber,on Tuesday, the instant, THREB HOGS, two block spotyed ‘at. * ev bl F an shoates, the other a black spotted sow, pret $15 reward will Be paid if returned to JNO. SHEE- HAN, near Linceln Hospital. Jal8-3t O8T—On the Isth instant, a POCKET BOOK containing a sum of money and some papers of no value except to the owner. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at 346 Penn- sylvania avenue. Jan 18-8t* TRAYED FROM THE sO BSCRIBER. On Mon- day morning, a BLACK NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. with white breast and feet; answers to the name ef*Flick.”’ Anyone returning him to 341 G street. between 11th and 12th, will be liberally rewarded. ja 18 3t* BALLS, PARTIES, &c. HE SOCIAL CLUB SOIRER'S, EVE MONDAY and THU Repay EVENING, ATT OITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 12th street avd Ohio avenue, Tickets $1to be had at the door, Daacingcom- mencing at 9 o’olock p.m. 20 Im™ A GBAND BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF Who was areftod 3 a the, Seventh Ward, at JANUARY 23p, 1565. Tickets, ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and ladies. MANAGERS, L, Roland, J. Martin, H. Leitanetzer, W. Bonnett, L_ Russell, J.B. Magill. ja 20-3t* HE ISLAND 800IAL CLUB WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH GRAND BALL At ISLAND BALL, corner 6th and D streeta, Islaud. on THURSDAY, February 16, 1865 fee futare advertisement, Ja 17-2W* PERSONA LADY WHO HAS A CHILD OVER FIVE 2 Ee oles and not fit to uate sare ot i wane giveittoa 8 wo, e ar Office for NS.” °° NCE OW: Apviy BE OS at STPROLOGY.—MADAME KROUSE will give in- formation on all the affairs of life, and in re- spect to all other subjects. Bhe can be consulted all hoursofthe day and evening. Gentlemen $1, Ladies 50 cents. She can also showa likeness an large as life sidence 414 Thiid street. be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and C at, ja 19-5t* L5FORMaTION WANTED OF JOHN B. NOR- DAN. of Co. D, 26th Regiment South Caroli Infantry. who was taken prisoner and re‘eascd Washington on the 22d of March last. Any in- formation respecting him will be thankfully re- eeived by his brother, NATHAN NORDAN. Beltsville, Mi. Jal9-3t* 1Papers please copy] GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS ING THE DRAFT IN GEORGETOWN.—The Georgetown Draft Association has been orga zed and is now fairly started. orty dollars. payable in installments previous to the Draft, will undoubtedly protect every mem- ber from the same. There will be a meeting of the Association every WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 73 0’clock,at the Georgetown Custom House, Congress s:, above Bridge. where aud when all the residents of Georgetown ( Kighth and Ninth sub districts) who wish too so may become members ef the Asso- ciation. . he Treasurer will be in attendance to receive installments. All interested are earnestly invited to come and help themselves; the time is short and delay is dangerous. By order: GEO. HILL. JR., ED. SHOEMAKER, Secre' Prasident. jan 4-Im NOTCE SAU persons having bills against ‘the Vigilant Fire Company will pl present them on or before the 2ith instant. for payment, Addresa to the President of Vigilant through Georgetown Post Ofi:e. jan 1% 3t ire O¢ PREF Coat OIL—NOTICE TO CAPITALI&TS! Having about 249 acres of the best oil lands in Warren county Pennaylvasia, located near ‘Oil Oreck 32 and ot -bt 45 nedn ee my Wells,’’(for the past four years yielding 509 barrels per week ) I am desirous of forming a company to work the same. Plate of the lands can be seen, and all informa- ticn in relation thereto, can be obtained at the of fice of John L, Smith & Co., corner of Sth street and Market Space, where I will he present for con- ference on Monday and Tuesday next. jan 17-(t*_ JAMES PARSHALL. ‘he Derart ne Lemeryee te tight to reject any ad all bij eemed unsui 2. ess ‘CHARLES SUTHERLAND, Surgeon U. 8. A. and Medical Purveyor, Washington, D C. Printed forms of proposals may be had at this office. jan 2)-1t 4 NEW OPERA GLOVE, Light Colors, Embroidered in Black. Just re- ceived, JOB. J. MAY & CO,, ja 19-2t 305 Pa. av., bet, 9th and 10th sts. a 18 TOGIVE NOTICE THAT THE PART. NERSHIP heretofore existing under thaname + aud which expired gn the sue Bevembers Ree ae own limitation, i renewed from i ee LJ MIDDLETON, Ww. 3 Washington, D. C., January Ist, 1365, * | ee! OF CO PARTNERSHIP—THE interest of Thomas J. Fisher in the firmof J. ©, McGuire & Co., ceases this day by mutual ar- rangement. The business will be continued by J&uece © and Frederick B. McGuire as hereto- fore, under the name and style of Jas.C. McGuire Persons having unsctuied ac t requested ts lowe up them wichone qateyeernOntly Kither member of the old firm will use tue Gem'g n making settlements. ia 6 ROS TAMES CO. McGUIRE, ja 19-3t 2000 FHAPE TREES von SALE, SB Consisting of— ENGLISH SYCAMORE, SILVER LEAF, MAPLE, and otner standard varieties, For sale in lets to suit. ly to APDly © gog. P. MORGAN, foot G@ street, or corner of _Sanl6-1W zoth and Boundry ats, HATS AND CAPS Sher every variety and style, Military and Citizen,in which we offer the greatest possible inducements. Call early, at M. 0. GLADMON & O00., No. 394 Penn. avenue, bet. 4*2 and 6th sts., near jan 18-lw* National Ho MPORTANT FROM TILE FRONT! SLAGLE is taking Oartes de Visite Photographs for only $2 26 per dozen; Vignettes,$3 per dozen. He defies the world to excel his pictures, in price or quality. Nos. 288 and 312 Pa, avenue, on each side of Lith st. ja'16-1w* ALL AND SEE THE NEW BOOT AND 8HOE BLACKER BOX, It is just what everybody needs, Prices only 31.25 to $4. All furnished, For rale cheap, at 334 D street, near 10th. l4-lw* T O®8E EXCELLENT DYSPEPSIA CRACK- BRS can be obtained at the Philadelphia Gro sory. Produce, Butter and Cheeso Store. Als: 10 varietico of other excellent Crackers, Biscuit. Also, THOMAS J. FISH &e .&c. 334 D street, near lth st. Please call ja 19-lw ¥.B. MeQUIRE. and see. Ja l4-iw $50,000 XO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. WORT: F \ MONS. DEMONGEOT, IMPORTER OF HUMAN re ORTHO ra BAK. WORKER IN HAIR, AND HAIR BOOTS AND SHOES, DRESERR. takes great pleasure in icforming the LJ receive a- SELLING OFF AT Cost, teat Paris fashions tar the present seasom, aad ta AT L. HEILBRUN & CO.'8, 506 Seventu STREET, Adjoining Odd Fellow’s Hall. HE VERY LATEST AND FROM THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCE, J. BELLEW & CO., | 510 Seventh Btrest, Ladies’ BELT BUCKLES, new style, just im- ported, the largest stock, the greatest variety, the newest goods. We begix to selldown at75 cents, 8). $1 D, $2.50, $4. 85.36, to $10 for cold plated. gilt and enameled. These are really beautiful goods. Don't forget to call early. Tell the conductor 6 to let you out corner 7th and D sta. Find P. J. BELLEW & CO.’8 STORE, fan 19-2w 510 7th street. J NO. 16 MARKET SPACE, =m To make room for SPRING GOODS, I will sell my entire stock of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s. Gent’s and Boys’ BOOTS AND SHOES AND RUBBERS at a Discount of . TH PER OENT ON ALL SALES, Y7 til February 13th next. ‘An early call is solicited, EB. J. ROSENTHAL, Ne, 16 Market Space, jan 19-1 E’ ENING DRESS _ Goons. We have jast receiveg— White and Light MOIRE ANTIQUES, White, Pink, and Blue TAFFETA SILKS, 8-4 and 4-4 fine White Paris MUSLINS. 8-4 TARLETAN, in White and Colors, 84and 44 White SILK ZEPHYRS, Embroidered SWI8S MUSLINS. Plain Swiss and India MUSLINB. White and Light Colors ORAPE MARETZ, and many other Goods, suitable for Ball and Party Dresees, ALSO, White, Light, and Medium Shades KID GLOVES of the best Paris makes, 308. J. MAY & 00., Pa. av., between 8th and 9th sts. + now ready to fillevery order. Mons. Demongeot is the only person in the =, of Washington bav- ing a thorough knowledge of his businessin which he is engaged , He is prepared to give satisfaction to all who will honor Rim with acall. A tinestock of Hair Oils, Pomade, and every id of Toilet Articles &c.. &c.. constantly on hand. Orders for Dyeing and Dressing should be sent in the pre- vious day. Consultations of direases of the hair free of charge. M. Demongeot is oe ofa heuse in Paris, Rue Rumeau, No. 4, kept by his brother, and will go to Parisevery Spring. Ono that occasion he will take every commiagion given to him for Paris or any order in France. Call at DEMONGEOT’S Human Hair and Per- fumery Store, corner of D and 10th streets, near the Avenue. ja6-Im Ya CHEAP PHILADELPHIA PRODUOE _AND BUTTER 8TORE—Keep none but best articles. Pure Oountry Lard, fifteen varieties of superior Crackers. fresh Groceries, Sugars, &c., cise And geod; off py et eee ae ie Ae e healthy, excellent Sugar Refined Pop Corn, wholeskle and retail, ja -lw* EASY CRUTCHES FOR THE LAME. knowledged to be the best. easiest and cb est Crutches ever made, for old or young, seldie: or citizens, male or female. Please call and see them st the Btore. 334 BD street, near 10th street, ; Washington. Price, $5 to $3. jan 14-l\w* ARIFIED CIDER! ct Arie CLARIVIED CIDEB!! Just seceteed Tae steamer Norfo'k a lot of supe- | tior CLARIFIED CIDER from Troy, New York. | | Also, on hand constantly, a large stock of prime | Maasachusetts Cider. All of which I offerin quan- | tities to suit purchasers at the lowest market EY A. SHINN | pri H ‘ J | POF Onion Bottling Depat, 57 Green streat de 29-Im* Georgetown’ D.O. | OTIOEK.—VANHORN, BRO. & OO., Dealers in Stoves and Tin Ware, and also general repair- ing shop of Guns, Locks, Bells. Stoves, Tin Ware ! and Trunks, Furniture, &c. Persons will find it to their advantage to gre us acall, No. 280 7th street, between L and M. jan 12-}m*, AUTIER’S RESTAURANT. ts id members of Congress,and «tran- gern ule intend rending 1a tls city for the win: fer and wish to be entertaingl. will Gnd suites of PRIVATE ROOMS always ready for private Din- ner and Supper parties a! 0. GAUTIEWS, de 27-1m 252 Pennsylvania avenue. S428 WEIGHTS Also, all kind~ at manufacturer's prices. of CASTINGS done wi F neatness and despatch,at WHITE & BROS., No. 25 Maine avenue, jal2-1m* near Armory Sauare. Island. OOD AND CHEAP S OOK BTOVES, Made and sold by WHITE & BRU., No.25 39-3t 308 Pa. avenue. near 9th st N BYER TOO LATE TO LEARN —Professor WOLOSKI opens a New SINGING CLASS by his new and extraordinary method, on most liberal terms. All these ladies and gentlemen who wish to make finesingers. and join Professor's Oratorios, can enter their names at his residence, 353 Sitth street, between H and I ets, jan 17-Im Maine av., Island, near the Armory Square, Buy Washington manufactured Stoves, a you can always get them repaired at smail cest. ja 12-1m* ee ; ; AP OF GEORGIA.—C iled uader LARS dirgetion, ofthe en al Anreably: one ly; backed with cottoa. 0, alarge Map ofBonth'Garoting, For eale by : lec t 8 FRANCK TAYLOR, LUND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: Wasuineton, Jan. 20, 1866. Buying. Selling U.S. 6’s Uoupon 1881. 109% qo f sebseeeceeneal00 101 One Year Certificates. Ke 8 New York—Fixst Boargp. Eighty-ones, 1104: 5-20's. 10655, 10-40’s, LOOK; Certificates, 9777; Gold, 201%. Stas MB. BLAIR GOBS AGAIN TO RICHMOND. Mr. Francis P. Blair left this city to-day, with the piitpose, it is believed, of paying an- other visit toRichmond. Heleft on the United - States steamer Pon, on which vesse he made his last trip, it will be remembered. The Don had been lying at the Navy Yard wharf under special orders during the morn- ing. At 11 o'clock Mr. Blair arrived at the yard in‘ carriage, an@ quietly went on board the Don, whose lines were immediately drawn nm, ond she left at 11.15. Mr. Blair was accompanied enly by his ser- vant, we believe. FUTURE NAVAL OPERATIONS, The heavy operations of the savy are now closed, as Charleston will fall before the ad- vance of Sherman. The Navy Department designs establishing a squadron under com- mand of Rear Admiral Goldsborongh, and will largely increase the Pacific squadron, and re- establish the Brazil and East Indian squad- ron. BLOCKADE RUNNER AND SUPPOSED BPY. On Tuesday Lieut. Lafferty, of the Provis- ional cavalry, stationed at Chapel Point, cap- tured Daniel Rollins, while in the act of con- veying a Ict of contraband goods, such as clothes, boots, shoes, é&c., from Maryland into Virginia. As Rollins was several times dis- covered lurking around our camps, he was sent to this city and committed to the old Cap- itol as a blockade runner and supposed spy. DEATHS OF SOLDIERS. The books at Capt. Moore's office show that within the past month or two the deaths of soldiers in this department have materially decreased. On the 18th but one death was re- corded, and yesterday not a single one was re- ported, the first instance of the kind since the establishment of the burial bureau. EXAMINATION OF SURGEONS IN ILA i ORE o. IN WANCOCK’S The board now in session at Stanton Hos- pital for the examination of surgeons and assistant surgeons in General Hancock’s new army corps, has thus far examined only about eighteen or twenty, none of whom haye been commissioned as yet. MOSBY'S NEPHEW. On Tuesday, Alex. R. Mosby, of the Araenal Battalion of Richmond, was found within our Imes at Chapel Point, Md. He claims to bea refugee, and says heis anephew of the wound- ed Col. Mosby, who has again been removed from Lynchburg to Charlottesville, where the guerrilla chiet is nureea by, his wife. Col. In- graham will inyestigate Mosby’s case. ORDERED TO SAVANNAH. Assistant Surgeon Thomas R. Dunglison, heretofore stationed at Cliffburn barracks as medical examiner of recruits for Hancock’s Ist army corps, has been relieved and ordered toSavannah. Assistant Surgeon J. O. Stan- ton bas been assigned to the position thus made vacant. GEN. GRANT, We learn by arrivals from the front thatGen, Grent bas been quite indisposed and confined to his quarters for the past three or four days. He is improving, however, and will speedily be able to attend to his out-door duties. LATEST FROM BICHMOND. The Richmond papers of the 18th have been wasciwad hut aantain ma name whatever, The Dispatch states that Foote has arrived at Richmond from Fredericksburg. PASS OFFICE Capt. Shaw, of Gen. Augur’s staff, is tem- porarily performing the duties of Pass Officer at headquarters, during the illness of Capt. Shpper. . THE SAVANNAH Post OFFicg.—Postmaster General Dennison yesterday issued an order directing that the post office at Savannah, Ga., be re-opened and placed in charge of James G. Mills, of that city. Gen. THOMAS’ COMMAND.—The Department of the Ohio, commanded by Major Gen. Scho- field, has been added to the cemmand of Gen’! Thomas. i ANOTHER REBEL WAIL. pai TE Denunciation of Rebel Congress—it Fails to fully Realize its Peril—Drowning its Fears in ‘Old Rye’’—A few Words of Confidence Wanted—Jeff. Davis’ Organ Overhauled—Orr’s Treasonable Speech in the House—Terrific Assault on Davis. —— The Richmond Dispatch of the 17th concludes aneditorial assailing the rebel Congress for having inaugurated steps in secret session to make peace with Lincoln, by saying: “The disasters which we have suffered of late are not only not irreparable, but they are not sogreat as others we haye suffered on other occasions. But the people haye become more depressed by them than they ever were before, because they had deen flattered by es of peace by persons who well knew there could be no peace short ot submission and enslave- ment. This fitof depression has been tonger uud more violent than formerly, because they see that Congress, to which they naturally turn for encouragement, trifling on the very edge of the abyss, with a reckless disregard of their situation, which prompt the rulers when the ship is about to go down, to break open the spirit room and drown their icerg in liquor. They see little hope in that quarter. Congress is m fact assistiag the enemy by encouraging a disposition to croak, which seems to have be- set the whole country.” Rebel Congressional Proceedings—The House, Jan. 16. Immediately after the opening of the day's business, Mr. Orr (Miss.) rose, as he said, to a question of privilege, in reference to an article in & newspaper of the city. He had the clerk to read an article from the Sentinel of the Lith inst., headed “treason.” He then said:—Mr. Speaker, the editor of this paper is the pablic and private printer of this House, and it is the commonly received organ.of the Executive. This is my apology for noticing the slander- our article which I had theclerktoread. Itis apparent to the House, and to those who are familiar with our proceedings, that the article is intended as a criticism upon the report from the Committee upon Foreign Affairs, submitted by them on last Thursday. Itis nolessthan a grand charge of treason against that Commit- tee, and an implication of like import against members of this House who were cognizant of the substance of the report, and voted to re- ceive it in secret session. é Mr. Orr proceeded to charge that Jeff. Davis was the ‘power behind the throne” of the Sen- tinel who made the charge of treason. He went on to say :—* For the sake of argument, let it be conceded that they had proposed to send commissioners to Washington to open irregu- lar negotiations for peace; these commissioners the terms of an honorable peace, with instruc- tions to report the result of such a conference to the President and to this House. Such ne- gotiations would be irregular, and yet they might, I think they would, if ratified by a treaty-making power, secure an honorable and satisfactory peace Who but & madmen would denounce these means and this result as treac hery of the most infamous character! From the supposed rela- tionship of this pacer to men in power, it may have been intended, in indulging wm this bitter de- nunciation, to have the effect of intimidating the advocates of an honorable and peaceful settlement of the war. If this was the design, allow me to assure you, Mr. Speaker, that a greater mistake was never made. Denunciation will be met by -defiance. This movement is not in the hands of timid and time-serving men. Sustained as they to be exercised; but for a body like the House of Representatives to set so mischievous an example, would be fstal. We have nothing left but universal anarchy and distraction, and a confusion like thatof Babel. Every citizen who in spirit was whipped and subjugated and there aresome out of Congress; perhaps r. Orr knows whether there be aay such in Congress) would be for seizing the helm and heading the ship for peace. They might, per- haps, call it ‘an honorable and peaceful settle- ment of the war ” but logically it would mean Teconstruction apd submission on the best terms that could be begged. . «We trust that the House of Representatives will give the country the inspiration of @ brave example, and that as a first step they will promptly vote down the propositions which ‘we are how regularly intormed are pending in that body.” TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. IMPORTANT FROM CHARLESTON. ———— Army Corps Captures the Poco- ee on the Charleston and Sa- fe -nd, Together with the Guns—The Enemy “narleston. ~ ortifications - Falling Back Towards U. ————— ~ New York, Jan. 20.—The U.S, transyoTt Fulton, from Port Royal on the 17th, 4ud Fortress Monroe on the 19th, has arrived. The monitor Patapsco was destroyed of Charleston at2 a.m. on the 17th, while doing picket duty, by a rebel torpedo. Forty or fifty of the crew are supposed to have gone down with her. Their names were not ascertained up to the sailing of the Fulton. On the night of the 14th inst., the 17th Army corps, commanded by Gen. Hatch, advanced on the Pocotaliga bridge om the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, and captured it, to- gether with the fortifications and 12 guns | losing only 40 men killed and wounded. The guns were spiked. The enemy evacuated du- ring the night and fell back to Asheps, towards Charleston. It is thought that the enemy will make a stand at that point. The Peace Movement. (epee dispatch to the New York Tribune.] ASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—The President has been closeted all day, denying himseif to all comers. It is whispered that two Alabama peace envoys had audience, and that the Presi- dent was giving his mind to the endeavors from both sides of the line ef war to bring about a settlement. Blockade Runners Running into a Trap at Wilmington. Nassav, Jan. 20.—The steamer Uorsica from Nassau on the 16th has arrived. Five blockade runners cleared on the 23d of December for Wilmiugton. Six arrived from there on the 5th and 7th instants and two cletred for Wilmington on the 14th inst. New York Stock List. {By Independent Line of Telegraph to Lewis Johnson & Uo.} New YorRK, Jan. 20—Time, 12.—U. S. 1991 Coupon 6's, 11054; do. Registered, 109%; 5-20's, 106 3g; 10-40’s, —; Certificates Indebtednes, 977;; Gold, 2024; New York Central, 106%; Erie, 70 ¥; do. preferred, 93%; Hudson river,99{; Reading, | 103%; Ohio and Miss., ——: Michigan Ceutral, —; Michigan Southern.——; Illinois Cen- tral, 116%; Clevelandand Pittsburg, 82%; Cum- berland, 44};; Chicago and Rock Island, $97; Clevelond and Toledo, 107%: Canton, 30 might be sent with no other power thantocon- | fer and consult with the authorities there on | Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago, 91 cago and North western, 33%; do. preferred,62 4; Quicksilver, 92%. —~.0e CONGRESSIONAL. FRIDAY, January 20. Hovsz.—Mr. Schenck reported back from the Committee on Military Affairs the joint resolution of thanks to Brevet Major General Terry, and throngh him to the officers and men under his command, for their brilliant con- duct, which resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher. It was passed. i Mr. Garfield, trom the Committee on Milita- ry Affairs, reperted a joint resolution, which ‘was unanimously passed, tendering thanks to General Thomas, and through him to the offi- cers and men under his command, for their skill and dauntless courage, by which the rebel army under Hood was signally defeated and driven from Tennessee. Mr. Stevens reported a bill from the Com- mittee of Ways and Means authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to give the necessa- ry notice forthe purchase of the Merchants’ Exchange, in New York, now occupied for custom-house purposes. It was passed. Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on the Ju- diciary, reported back the bill, withanamend- ent, in relation to the prosecution of libel in the pistrict of Columbia; and it was passed. [ree bill provides thatin all prosecutions or ndictments for libel, the truth thereof may be given in evidence under the general issue as a justification of the libel, and if it appear the matter is true and published or written ends, the court shall acquit the defendant. | The House concurred in the Senate's amend- ment to the Consular and Diplomatic appro- priation bill. Mr. J. GC. Allen was excused from serving on the Select Cummittee to investigate the alleza- tions against the Hon. Lucien Anderson. Mr. Rice, of Massachusetts, reported back the Senate joint resolution of thanks to Rear Admiral Porter and the officers, seamen and marines under his command, for their gallant conduct in the bombardment, etc., of Fort Fisher. Mr. Boutwell, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported back Senate bill requiring all practitioners before the Supreme Court, the Court of Claims, and the District and Circuit Courts of the United States, to take the oath of allegiance prescribed by the act of July, 1362. If any of them shall falsely take it, they are to be subject to all the pains and penalties of perjary, in addition to the penalties prescribed by the act. The bill was passed. The House also passed the Senate bill changing the place of holding the United States courts from Richmond to Norfolk. The Honse proceeded to the consideration of the Loan Bill. Mr. Stevens and Mr. Morrill agreed in ex- planation, that of the first two hundred mil- lions of the four huadred millions authorized, by the act of June last, all save sixty or sev- enty millions of the first two hundred millions bas been issued in the form of 7-30 notes. The object of the billis to authorize the Secretary to issue all the remainder of the loan in the same form. Mr. Stsvens said that he intended to offer an arnendment that this act shall not be construed as conferring authority to issue legal tender notes in any form beyond the amount already authorized by law. Various gentlemen debated the pending ques- tions. LOCAL NEWS. aes THE TRIAL OF Moags WEISENFELD & Co.— The Military Commission on F street, of which Major General Abner Voubleday ts president, and Colonel John A. Fotter is judge advocate, to-day proceeded with the case of Moses Weis- enteld and Joseph Friecenwald, Baltimore merchants, doing business in that city under the firm of Weisenfeld & Co These parties stand charged with seHing goods to be conveyed through the rebel lines and'sent to the Confederates; with manufac- turing contraband goods; with holding treas- onable intercourse with persons in the Uon- federate lines, and with bribery. Archibald Sterling, jr., one of the counsel for the accused, at 11 o’clock this Morning entered upon the argument of the case on the tot the defense, which was ably and scrutin: gly done, and in which he held that Worseley was Dot to be believed, since he testified:in one case that the money he purchased goods with was all the Government’s fands, and m another case that some three oy four thousand dollars of it belonged to himself; and that:there was no witness who could testify that Worseley told the accused that the goods purchased of them was intended to be sold to rebels in the South, and that he was even unsupported by Solomon Rider, in his evidence, who acknowledged himself that he would swear to anything to secure his own release. As to bribery, it was aot shown that Weisenfeld was a party to it, ae not being present when the money was alleged to have changed hands, nor was it shown that he had paid money to Hecht with any intent to bribe anyone It was to be pre- sumed that Weisenfeld supposed the money was only to be used to have a speedy trial, and taateverything should be done that could to have everything in readiness therefor. The Judge Advocate here made his reply in aneloquent manner, stating that it was only Recessary to place the Confederate buttons on the goods Worsley bought, which were brought into Weisenfeld’s store by Solomon Rider from another store. He also referred to the agent of Weismield & Co., being sent South and bay- ing ard selling for said company in violation of thelaws of war, and also adverted to the fact that said agent refused, on the wimess stand, o tell what pay he received for trans- acting such business as showing that it was not a fair transaction. The Judge Advocate closed by saying that the former good standing of the accused should only induce the Conrt are by the volume of sentiment in the country and in the army, and by theirown sense of duty, they are determined that in some form the statesmanship of the country shall beiavoked in av honest effort to end this carnival of death by negotiation. The Sentinel ta commenting upon Orr's speech, says: > «It is bad enough for private citizens to at- tempt to usurp functions otherwise appointed to make the sentence more severe, The cast was here submitted to,the Court, and, after deliberating with clqzed doors for half an hour, the court found a, yerdict, which will be made public hereafter. SC RSIS ADJOURNED TO Monpay.—PFhe Senate yes- terday adjourned to Monday nat. Dw eee ai OgiminaL CouRT, Judge Fisher.—The case of Sterry, charged wath forgery, is ontrial, ARREST Ory BURGLARS AND Recovery or Goops.—Last night, officers Burch and Wil- liams, of the Fourth Ward, received intorma- tion that a thief was lurking about the William Tell House, Pennsylvania avenue, between 4s and 6th streets. Upon receiving a descrip- tion of the person, officer Burch suspected that it was Robert Garcia, a yonth well known to the officers, and who has been representing himself as a United States detective, ani also a Metropolitan detective. They arrested Gar- cia, who then told them that another young man, John Star, was a thief, and had offered a ring tor sale. Detective Kelly suspected that they might be the parties who robbed Mr. Lewis’ store Tuesday night, and went to the William Tell House with the officers and ar- rested Star, and recovered from him $225worth of the goods. Star confessed to his guilt, and implicated Garcia; but Garcia insisted hat hs had nothing to with it, and that Star wardown onhim. Justice Boswell sent both to ail tor court. The property was delivered © the property clerk. ee aera THE FinsT GRanp BAL of the Younj Eagle Club, at the Island Hall, last evening was a decided success. Everything was i! good | Style, and all were as well satisfied & could | be. This is a new club, and is deserting of | public patronage, as much or more tlan any | clubin the city. The music was of tig best, | and the refreshments were given in £00 style, Ben st went Rowe satiety au ; all wen e satis! ty girls, ana = that prey a agle were @ trae emblemof the Island, as the glorious old eagle isof our country. (it*) A Vieror. + oe Wovunpep at Fort Fisxer.—Amag the wounded im the at’ackon Fort Fisher, q Sun- day last, were Capt. L. Dawson, andist Lt. ‘Wm. Wallace, of the Marine Corps, oth of whom are well known &.*76 And Actig Mas- ters Mate Jos. M. Simms. Of the Minesota, who hails from the Sixth Wa.4- ——___ x Navy YArp.—The Juniper, C.\Ptsl Shu- dan, having been put in fine order, ae rester- day for the lower river. The Don, .‘tis @x- pected, will leave to-day. “ The Branch is frozen ever, but this ma™olng the channel was opened by the King Phillip. There was a SIS aie Tue Buens Cire, an association that num- ' bers amongst its membership so many of the most esteemed and the most genia! of our citi- zens, celebrates, on the 25th, by a supper at Emerich’s, the 106tk anniversary birth of Buras. Make a note of the fact. PES A LSE - SAVANNAH.—Among the hotel arrivals to- day are a number of officers and civilisns from Savannah. ae CoRAL Sets.—Every lady should call and see the new styles of coral sets at the Dollar Jewelry Store, No 133 Penn’a avenue, nesr 4}y street. js 29-3t* eee SE Affairs in Georgetown. REOPENING or InTRRCOURSS.—The restric- tions which prevented intercourse betweer the Maryland and Virginia shores of the Potomac, in the vicinity of Shepherdstown, have been removed. They were originally intended to benefit the military operations, and are not now necessary. The resumption of trade in f that vicinity will be of advantage to the Dia- i trict, as considerable quantities of produce are generally received from that region, and muck } now in the depots there for market will be } for warded. - FLourn AND GRAIN MaRKeT.—There is no change of quotations for four. The market ts steady, with an active demand te supply the local trade. There sre no arrivals or sales of wheat reported; prices uncknnged. The downward tendency of gold had the effect to depress the feeling Among buyers to operate im the flour market, except in a limited way. Levy Court Caszes.—This morning Albert Kessler was arrested by officer Harvy, for vio- lating the ordimance of the Court by selling Nquor without license in the county. The case was laid before Justice Buckey, who fined Mr. Kessler $50. Andrew Birkley was arrest- ed by officer Hurdle on a similar charge, but the witness not being present, the case was ruled for a hearing. Recgryine Sro_en Goops.—This morning Chas. Beatty was arrested ona charge ef re- ceiving blankets stolen from Mr. Z. English. A search was made for the gocds, which were found in Beatty’s house. The owner would not prosecute the accused, and Justice Buckey dismissed the case. PorRT oF GEORGETOWN. — Entered — Brig Rainbow, Cassiday, frem Prince Edward’s Island, with oats for the Government. Col. Magruder is steadily improving, but will not be able to resume his duties as collec- tor of the port for some days. ED Se SS See SS ESS ROVER’S THEATER, JAN. 20TH, 1865. TO THE PATRONS OF THE OPERA, _ The very just indignation expressed by the pnb- lic against the imposition which has been practiced upon it by the troupe of Italians under the direc tion of Signor Francesco Rosa, during the past two evenings, compels me, injustice to you ant Mr. Grover, to give a fal! explanation of the affair from the firat, and to enter my protest against the imporition extending any further. _ Signor Rosa came to this city for the purpose of finding a suitabie piace for the introduction of { | his Company. He was introduced to me by a gen- tleman of good standing in musical matters. who Iam satisiied had the interests ofthe theater and public at heart, and several members of his troupe were well spoken of by gentlemen with whom I conferre1 upon the matter, ceesequently T } listened to the propositions for leasing the theater to the Italians for three nignts of Opera Every representation made inthe announcement of their appearance. &c., en by the mana- ger of the Opera Company, an! to substantiate Which he exhibited some very factory creden- Hals. Upon the strength of what appeared to me to be the strongest evilence of a/ona fid> transac- ag eonsented totheir occupying the Theater for three nights, in consideration of their allow- ing me to retain’ for rent ruoning expenses ani compensation to Miss Avonia Jones, a certaim sount of the receipts. As far as I was concerned in making the adver- tisements, I am willing to make ailidavit that not one word stated in regard to the troupe or the Qporas to be given that was vot dictated by the ‘anager ef the troupe, and all of which I im- licitly believed to be true, from the recommen- lations furnished, and I assure you that when I discovered at the end ef the first act of Trovatore thatalarge audience, composed of the mon tinguished and select classesof the country been mest unmereifully imposed upon, my morti- fication was of the deepest character, and 1 was upon the point at that time of thatI am now adopting, but doing 80 by promises that in Il Barbiere and L'Elisir D’. Would do much better. T have now determined that the friends of this Theater shall not be inflicted with another -fiaso guch as they so very generously endured: on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. I have this morning notified Signor Rosa that he caurat give another performance in this theater unless he takes steps te render it a satisfactory ons) Tho tenore Signor Mangiardioi, to whom I attribute the total failure of “Il Barbiere,” «for must be confessed that with a good Aémarira it would have been acceptable, for Garibdoldi, Filetofand Fellini id passably well.) cannot be permitted to again turn into ridicule a performance intcmded.to do credit to a theater im which such fine representa- tions have lately been given to the patrons of op ra In view of this, Signor Rosa has telegraped to New York for Signor i, a tenore of consider- able celebrity, who with Ardivani, the exsallent baritone, whose first appearance is renounced for to-morrow evening, would be able, with theother artistes of the present company in the cast, % ren- der theoperaof L’Blisir D’Amour very firely. If he succecds in making this arranipsment, [ shail be satisfied to give them the use ‘of the thewter for the opera; otherwise I shall fel jr, wtified im elasing the doors of the theater against him for aon fal- fillment of his contract, in not -preseating al 1 the artists named in it, and shall most cheents) iy re turs the money received from the-holers. ef seats and boxes, — the presentation of the cesti ticates at the box office. The papers of to morrow morning wilt ‘contsiz an announcement of the evening's cmance, eines crema on 9 Erb » nd pow, with an humble a) to. the public for my share in the matter, Hid bres ys ating that Mr. Leonard Grover inim no wavy ersonatiy responsible. for he Way withthe Goz nan Opera roupe in the West, and Knowsnota@itm g whatever of my transaction with Signor Rosa. if, after this =p tion, the prblio: feels. (Jisposad to throw blame upon the mauagementof the theater, let it fall upon the head of your ham? le servant, it c.T. * « Manager. 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