Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1865, Page 2

ll THE EVENING STAR. | W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY..............JANUARY 27, 1865. pelea lola eyes ed rer Sob eee ie ae 7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. FROM THE FRONT. A letter dated Headquarters Army of the James, Janyary 25th, says: This morning, about 3 o'clock, heavy firing ‘was heard in the direction of Fort Brady, which proved to be ourguns opening oa the fleet as they attempted to pass the fort on their ‘way back from their unsuccessful attempt to Tun past our works. What damage was done it was impossible to ascertain, owing to the darkness, though it is known that some of the heavy shot damaged one of the rams, as they were observed to run. out lights and to be examining her sides, but no particulars could be ascertained. REPURN GF MR. BLAIR. Mr. Blair has reacded Washington from Richmond, coming by the way of Annapolis, the Don being unable to get up the Potomac on accountoftheice The particulars of his mis. sion have not transpired fully, but from what ‘we can learn it did not result in anything giy- ing promise of speedy peace. GUEBRILLA RAID. The guerrillas made a raid on Occoquan last ‘Tuesday night, carrying off nearly everything of value to the citizens, and stripping families of clothes, bedding, and other household goods ee et MARYLAND.—We commence to-day the pub- lication of a series of letters or papers upon Maryland under the new order of things re- sulting from the rebellion, and incidentally upon the fature of the South, prepared by the editor of the Star during his absence from Washington at his residence upon the Eastern Shore, in which the reflecting reader will be Hkely to find many facts of present and pros- pective interest. Tue Hors at the Seaton House on Wednes- day night and the National Hot@® last night ‘Were very enjoyable and fashionable affairs. parol aerceeachier rai benary THE THIRD RECEPTION by Mr. Speaker Colfax occurs at his Tesidence, on 1 streets this evening. THe WEEKLY STAR is now ready for de- livery, either at our counter, or by mail, in wrappers, and contains a complete epitome of the week, including full particulars of the vic- tories at Fort Fisher, the naval fight on the James, Operations of the armies of Grant, Sherman, and Thomas, Congressional news, trials by military commission, the destruction of the Smithsonian Institute, the Burns anni- versary, with pleasant tales, agricultoral mis- cellany, highly interesting local columns, and the latest telegraphic despatches, Sat Ee dae FINANCIaL.—From yesterday’s Ne Evening Post: % % acres ‘The loan market is still easy, but lenders discriminate against certain deseriptions of fecurities. At 7 per cent. on choice collataria, brokers in good standing have no difficulty in obtaining accommodation. The volume of daily business, however, is not so contracted, and the prices of stocks range so low that a much smaller amount of money 1s needed. The stock market opened dull, but there was Asubsequent improvement, and at the close there was an increasing disposition to buy. Governments are firm, state stocks dull, bank shares quiet, railroad bonds strong, oil shares quiet, mining shares neglected, and railroad sbares improving.” The Commercial Advertiser says: The demand for money is rather more active, but no difficulty is experienced in borrowing on call on good collaterals to any amount. A good deal of feeling exists in monetary circles Tespecting the decision ot Commissioner Lewis to tax all certified checks. Some of tne banks have intimated to their customers that, if the decision is entorced, they will be necessitated to close such accounts as have been accus- tomed to have their checks certifled. The ob- vious tendency ot the decision, we wili not say its intended tendency, 1s to drive accounts trom the State Banks to the National Banks. _ Discounts are quiet, and there is less dispo- sition among lenders to buy paper, owing to the apprehended danger of violent fluctuations in the currency before the maturity of the notes. Dry goods paper is just now especially difficult of negotiation, owing to the severe tail in the price ofcotton goods; standard sheet- ings, for instance, which two weeks ago were beld at 60c., having been sold this week at 40c. PROMOTIONS IN SHERMAN’S ARMY.—The following additional promotions haye been maade in Sherman's army: Bridadier General Kilpatrick, Brevet Major General; Bairg, of the 14th army corps, Breyet Major Genefal; Brigadier General Barry, General | Shermans Chief of Artillery, Brevet Major | General; Brigadier General Wood, 15th army | corps, Brevet Major General; Brigadier Gen- eral Corse, of lowa, Brevet Major General, for | gallantry at Allatoona; Brigadier General Leseatt, of Ohio, Brevet Major (zeneral; Colo- nel Buell, 5sth Inaiana, Brevet Brigadier Gen- eral; Colonel Fearing, 92d Ohio, Brevet Briga- dier General; Colonel Parry, of Ohio, Brevet Brigadier General; Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, AssistantAdjutant General Army of the Ten. nessee, Brigadier General, of the cavalry, Brigadier General Snes PROBABLE EVACUATION o¥ RICHMOND.— ‘The New York Times special correspondent at | City Point, states that the idea entertained at headquarters of the descent of the rebel fleet, which ended sodisastrously to the rebels in the sinking of the chief iron-clad, the Virginia, and the disabling, and running aground of the | other two, is that the effort was on the part of | Lee to attempt to raise a great hullabaloo, un- | der cover of which he would attempt to evac- uate Richmond. The evidence daily accumn- | lates thatthe rebel chiefs would now be ve! glad to withdraw themselves and the only re- maining army of the rebellion safely from Rich- mond. But it is too late toeffect this design. A Paeizz Ficut ror Ten THovsaxp Dor- | Laks —A pugilist named Coburn went from | thig gountry & few months ago to fight Mace, another pugilist, in England, but they did not meet. Coburn, who says he canaot haye fair lay in that country, has challenged Mace to nt in Canada for $10,000, and the challenge, according to the Sporting Life, has been ac- cepted. 7” Mr. A. D. Richardson, correspondent of the New York Tribune, and his colleague of the press, both of whom escaped from the FROM EURUP What the British ik of Sherman—He is a General ‘‘of ne Common Order.’’ The foreign mails by the Canada have ar- rived. The London papers had received the news of the capture of Savannah, and the Times pays this tribute to General Sherman 2 “General Sherman’s campaign in Georgia will undoubtedly rank hereafter with the most Memorable operations of modern war. His principal enterprise, itis true, proved unex- pectedly easy and practicable, but that only Teflects credit om the discernment which could forecast the result, and it must also be added that no slight portion of this remarkable suc- cess is due to the military skill with which the great march was planned and conducted. It should be remembered in estimating the tactics employed that Sherman really commenced his advance, nOt from Atlanta, but from Chatta- nooga, and the resistance which he encoun- tered between these two points, when compared with the impunity which has attended his subsequent operations, appears to show that the strategy of ten. Johnsten, the commander originally opposed to him. deserved more ap- proval than itobtained. From Chattanooga to Atlanta the distance is only 93 mi es; but in traversing this distance the Federal general consumed upwards of ten weeks, and lost, itis said, nearly 40,000 men. From Atlanta to Sa- yannah the distance 1s about 250 miles, and yet Sherman has now marched trom the former city to the latter in 23 days without any lass worth recording. Of course, the chiet ex- planation of this difference is that in the first rtion of the campaign the advance of the ‘ederal army was obstinately contested, while BALLS, PARTIES, xo. COME ONE! COME ALLI TO THESEOOND GRAND BALL OF THE A The members of the Star Olub most respectfully announce to their numer- ous Giada a precast they intend te give thelr Becond OOD FELLOWS’ HALL. 7th atreet, between D and EB, On THURSDAY, February 2d 5 - tele ae # a to make this t 8 0} we celebrated Brass and String Band has been en- ion. etketa gi admitting & Gentleman and Ladies, COMMITTER OF ARRANGEMENTS, B. McDermott. E. Daly, oN. ad, J! Wanderlick, J.T, Duna, M ARINI’S FASHIONABLE DANCING ACADEMY, Temperance HAtt, E st., bet. 9th and 10th sta, The third SnAStor of the season will commence on THURSPAY, Feb. 2, 1865. D, of Tuition—Ladies, Masters and days, Thursdays, and Friday . m. Gentlemen’s classes, Tuesday’s,' Bhursdays, and Saturdays. from § to 10 p.m. For Circulars apply at the Academy during school hours. jan 25-297 KE. DANCING ACADEM in the latter portion it was unopposed; but Sherman owes his security in great part to his own foresight and science.” The Times recites the particulars of Sher- man’s march, and continues: “It thus appears that though there was no army in Georgia competent toencounter Sher- man on equal terms, there were forces suffici- ent to have given him considerable trouble had he not evaded them by his skillfal dispositions. He deserves, too, no slight credit tor his acute appreciation of the work before him. It is re- markable that the New York journals, in giv- ing descriptions of his famous march, introduce their readers to the statistics, geographical configuration and natural features ot Georgia, exactly asif it were a foreign country, un- known to American citizens, and it speaks well for Sherman’s discernment and resolation that he could plunge into such a region with unwavering confidence. At the same time the circumstances were strongly in his favor. He had left far behind him the only army capable of opposing his movements, and he took with him the army which had already marched from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and was familiarized with such expeditions. He traversed the richest parts of Georgia, and es- caped the swampy and thinly settled districts of the Seuth Still the great fact that, after marching nearly one hundred miles frem Chat- tanooga to Atlanta, he should then have marched two hundred and fifty more, and brought his army, after all, in good condition and efficiency to the seacoast, is a testimony to Professional qualities of no common order.” ——— ee Kresy Suita Gone TO Mexico WITH HI8 ARMY Q JoIN MAXIMILIAN.—We have, from sources that have heretofore proved trust- worthy, a report that Kirby Smith, the rebel general commanding the trans-Mississippi de- partment, is going to Mexico with his army, Proposing to join Maximilian. Such a ramor, we learn, is current and credited among the St. Louis rebels, who have underground lines ot communication, and know what is going onin southwestern rebeldom, just as the Baltimore secesh have private intelligence trom Rich- mond. Exactly the amount of truth that may be covered by this report it is difficult to calcu- late. But it may be observed that indications have long been apparent of some peculiarities in Kirby Smith’s department. It is whispered latterly, and the whisper comes from the direc- tion of Mexico, and the French people of Lonis- jana, that an independeat movement to ask assistance from France and take refuge under the protectorate of Napoleon has been inaugu- YY, Temperance Hall, Est. bet. 9th and 10th. Prof. KRBIS wishes to announce to his friends and the public in gemeral that his lJastquarter will commence on WEDNES- DRY, February Ist. 1865. and hours of tuition for ladies, misses and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from Bto5o0 ; gentlemen's class, Monday. Wednes- day and Friday evenings. from7 to 10 o’cleck. Private instructions given to suit the conven- iene a ms Lge aitains upwards of 4) lessons. No extra charge for those Joining before the ist of Fopraeciculars please call at the Adademy during the hours of tuition, cr address by mail to No. 327 10th st. bet Mand N. jatl-7t HE SOCIAL ©: ‘UB SOIRER’S, RY MONDAY and THURSDAY BVENING, A ATT OITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 12th street and Ohio avenue, Tickets 81to be had at the door. Daecing com- mencing at 9 o’clock p.m. ja 20 Im* HE ISLAND SOOIAL CLUB L 3 FIFTH GRAND BALL At ISLAND HALL, corner 6th and D streets, Island. on THURSDAY, February 16, 1865. See futare advertisement, ja 17-2w PERSONAL. MADAME FLEMING, FROM EUROPE, HAS taken rooms at the corner of I and 4th street; can be consulted from $ a m. until 9p. m.,on the ast, Di and fature, Price $1. Guarantees faction. jan 27-1m* OTIOE.—I hereby notify all persons from cred- iting my wife, Josephine Vermillion, (she having left my bed and board without just cause,) as I will not pay any debts of her as HENRY O. VERMILLION. January 21, 1865. ja 25-lw™ LOST AND FOUND. re gr CAME TO MY PREMISES. Jan. 2st, 1855, one sorrel HORSE, left hind foot white, left eye appears to be defective, a small white star in forehead, with mark of saddle. The owner will please come forward, prove property, pay charg3s and take him away. WILLIAM MORGAN, st. east, near Navy Yard Bridge. _ ing, Jan. 27, in going from the street and T to the Treasury id-fashioned open-face English bon string, with seal engraved * ck ri L B., lecket, key. &c., attached. Much value is placed, by astociation. upcn it by the owner, and a suitable reward will be ziven by leaving it at the king house of Messrs, STEUABT & OO., 15th st , corner ef F. ia 27-2t* $5 REWARD-—Strayed on Friday or Saturday last, from the dreve gare of Wm. Homiller, one STEER. marked with tar across the weathers and hips. The above reward will be paid for his return to CHAS. HOMILLER, stall No. 69 Center Market. jan 25-3t \ANARY BIRDS, MOCKING BIRDS, rated in the far Southwest.—Cincinnati Com- PARROTS, &c. mercial, Jan, 23, 4-274 7th street, bet. Lan d M. STR. HARTBRECHT. ja 2%6-I1m SPEND YOUR EVENINGS PLE S and usefully, reading the best novels cme standard works (a choice of 2.000) for 30 cts. week- yy with great reduoement te double subscriptions. ‘eople’s Circulating Library, 280 Ps. av, near Kirkwood House, bet. llth and 12th streets, dec 7-1m™ REAT DISCOVERY IN DENTISTRY. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. I would advice all persons having teeth to ex- tract to call at DR. LEWLE’S offiee, and have them taken out without pain. Also. ca'l and examine the Doetor’s new ani im- proves method of inserting ARTIFIOIAL TEETH. f you once see the great improvement in his teeth, you will have them inno other style than this bew and valuableone. Teeth inserted on Gold, Bilver and Rubber Plates at the old price, as we have not advanced the price on our work since the ereat change in gold. No. 242 Penn’a avenue, between 12th and 18th streets. 8.R. LEWIE, M.D., Dentist. jan 26-ly 234 patrkp “IND PURKIER, 234 Rear corner 13th street. - 234 Penna, av GENTS’ DRE&S HATS, SUCLOTH Hats. felt bodies, somethi . ( fel ies, 60: DRBSS FURS, mething new,) SIBERIAN sQUI WATER Latest etyles, best qualities RRBL, MINKS. &c. and moderate pri- jan 25-1w EV2s1Ne DEESS GOODS. MOIRE ANTIQUE, in White, Pink, Blue, Lay- ender, Green, Crimson, Oherry, Buff, Lemon. and other light and dark colors, TAFFETA SILKS, in White, Pink, Blue, Cherry. Lemon, Wine, and other colors, Finest quality of 5 4 and § 4 PARIS MUSLIN. Fine TARLETON MUSLIN, in White and Colors. 5-4and 8-4 White SILK ILbUBION. Plain and Figured INDIA and SWISS MUSLIN. White and Light Colors CRAPE MARETZ. Also, | Best PARIS KID GLOVES, LACE TRIMMED HANDKEROHIEPS, and other fine FANCY GOODS, at Low Priczs. : J03. J. MAY & CO., jan26-2t.if 30% Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th CARRIAGES, CARRIAG On hand, a fine assortment of new anfi second- hand Carriages of the best ma! All carr i ad to be. es cooneeented: i 8 sold warran’ 85 represent . Persons ia want would do well to call before pur- chasing. — iri tended to. Hepairing Prompt Opt t GRAHAM ju%5-8t™ 409 Pa. av., near 4% st.,and 374 Dest. ISSOLUTION OF CO:PARTNERSHIP—The co-partnership heretofore existing under the name ofGladmon & Co., ix this day dissolved by mutual consent, BH. STINEMETZ. M. @. GLADMON. MSs STINEMETZ having sold his interest to Mr. F.A. Wilson, the business wi'l be con- ducted under the n: i! @LABMON & WIL! ie nlsb: N.C.) prison, arrived in this city Loarwantrtd Ga Ind the case of the Saulsbury prisoners before the President. SACRED CONCERT. ir and Musical Association of the Fourth Presbyterian Charen, 9th st.,(Bev. Dr. Smith’s,) respectfully announce to the citizens of Washing- ton that they will give a Concert of Sacre’ Music BPEnING.Jon'Sece eral chtegr om MONDAY ~ for the occasion has been selected Tre mus with great care. and several prominent singers havi ndly volunteered their assistance, is tly believed that the concert will be en- eatisfactory to all who make it convenient esent. eee for adulte 50 cents; children, 25 cents; to be had of any member of the choir ssociation, and at the door on the evening of the concert. ‘The fine Chicke-ing Piano to be used on this oc- ecasion bas been kindly joaned by Mr. John F, Bllis, music dealer, 306 Pa, av. jaa 3th '$ TO CERTIFY That DELAWARE TubWeLe was dismissed from the charge confid: tirely em accessory to the robbery of P. Dénais on the 21: of January, Sf: a. BOSWELL, J.P. and Police Justice lst aud 2d wards. iver a course Presbyterian of January, FalR—A Fair, for the benefit of the new ie Church acd School, corner of ae Odd Fellows’ Hall,7t "s Orrick, fess Where the Aauedect ses where the Aquedu ct hg nag cplog A es take notice—That the Water is taken wi Water Rent for the year ending Janusry Ist, 1366. isp je to the Corporation of Washington, and yable at this office. If not paid prior tothe sth jay of Fobenssy. fo water aoe Leon ce st the ereafter. wi ur- Wee eddec ant net revored eoutt fall Brymentot rent sball bere been mis. sot two dollars ex- al ponses of shutting Ou “RANDOLPH COYLE, ja 16-dim Water Registrar. re ed WAIOTICE—All persons indebted to the estate of eu Bkirving are respectfully, but the late Jesolletted to gall witheut del? cod Basel genes Grune mon See JOHN T. GIVEN. Administrator SaTl-eo3w arse Ee: ave., = 7 che) Bove to have ashare of the ie. ne GLADMON & WILSON, = jan 25 3t* IS HARNEBS: acd Maton QE mi ve HORSES. Alcovone tine BAY MARR. 1532 hands high, six years old next spring: can trot inside of three minutes. Inquire at_Howard’s Restaurant. G street, between 6th and 7th, north side, of B, RENNIER. Jan 23-206t* re $50,000 January 24, 1865. LE.—Will be sold Fore TAGES, thre WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES, SELLING OFF AT COST, AT L, HEILBRUN & 00.’8, 506 Sevextn Strear, Adjoining Odd Fellow’s Hali. ja 19-2w* EVER T LATE TO LEARN .—Professor N WOLOSK 1 opeene New SINGING CLASS by | new and ext: i od, on most liberal terms. ‘Ail these Lotter aat eestieas 4 who wish to make fine singers, and join Professor's Oratorios, can enter th i 353 Bixth street, between H aud fans ree ten ce Sian THE GOLDEN RULE! | Ho: rer CALIFORNIA pene $325, 8300 e200 Sies ‘ Apoly at she Liverpool and Gork Steamship ton of St: Patrick's Te oD j IGSTON & CO.’S PHILADBLP S' CREAM AND ‘CONFECTIONERY: bheor, oor 12th and F sts, All orders promptly execu. -eolm*™ LLINS SAFES, the cold ated OH TEND WEOUGHI TRON Stee AR BORED ; Pp ‘with OOMBIN ATION Bane FOOKS. VAULY ‘Doone aN General Bonthern agency 67 west Lombard st. Baltimore: M4. 4. PROSEUS, General Agent. novt-Sm" UTTEB AND EGGB. st received, and on at the Baling, Warket House, oo arkins of BUTTEE, from the “Zour Associa- top barrels Pennsylvania ROLL BUTT Di Mar: né Del: Va oarrels prime viand Shaw r eorner ee GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS THE DRAFT IN G@EORGETOWN.—The , Georgetown Draft Association has been organised and is new fairly started. ‘orty dollars. poss in installments previous to the Draft, will undoubtedly protect every mem- Derracewill tee riseting orineAsedcatl Tre Ww e a met ng oO! @ Asso: @ WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 73 o'clock, at the Custom House, Congress 8: , above Georgetown Bridge, where aud when all the residents of istricts) who Georgetown (E hth and Ninth sub se do so may become members ef the Asso- ciation. 2 The Treasurer will be in attendance to receive installments. All interested are career help themselves; the time is dangerous. By order: GEO. HILL. JR., Prasident. ED. SHOEMAKER, Secretary. jan 4-I1m invited to come and short and delay is Grorrous NEWs, PEACE! PEACE! PEACE! BELLING OFF, SELLING OFF. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES, CLOAKS and SHAWLS 2) per ct, lesy than cost* New style DELAINS very low. CALICO, 38, 35, 7c. BROWN COTTON, 40 inch, 55c., a great bargain BALMOBALSB at $3 55, $4, $5. New York Mills Androscoggiu Wamsutta leas than price, Best, all Wool, FLANNEL, 50, 60, 65c, Linen TABLE CLOTH, TOWELS, NAPKINS and DRAPERY, very cheap. A large assortment of TRIMMING at very low prices. Oar Fare deducted on all purchases, Call early for Bergains, at n 23-5t* 3. NEWMAN, 443 7th st. Au THOSE LADIES AND GBRTLEMEN who would like to sing in Professor Wol ewrki’s Musical Scirees and Oratorios can do so by joining his New Singing Class, at 353 Bixth street, between H and I sts. ja 21-6¢ G®F4t SACRIFICE IN CLOTHING. ARING OUT OF FALL AND WINTER = RiTock AT BEDUOED PRICES, lomprising a general assortment o: AND Chorifing AND FURNISHING GOODS. The public are respectfully invited to give ua a call and examine our steck ef Clothing before purchasing elsewhere. en confident you can 2 joing. nave 3) Vg, WOLFEHEIMME, 607 east th st, Ja 21-6t* Navy Yard. CHOICE STOCK, 486 INTERIOR ADORNMENTS. 456 486 PAPERHANGINGS. 436 A select and varied stock ot Gilt, Mediam and Low-priced Paperhangings, Borders, Statues, Cen- ter Pieces, &c. WINDOW SHADE! rere Green, Chocolate, Brown and Gilt Window Tassels, 2 variety of patterns; Shade Fixtures, c. = PICTURE CORB AND TASSELS. Silk and Worsted Picture Gord and Tassels, dif- ferent sizes and colors, a beautitul assortment; Picture Rings, Nails, &c. OVAw PICTURE FRAMES. The largest aseortment of Oval Frames in the District, warranted to he gilded with gold leaf; also, a variety of Dark Wood Frames, with a va- qed stock of small-sized Oval and Oarte de Visite Tames, - ENGRAVINGS AND PAINTINGS, A few cheice Engravings and Paintings always stere. Orders for Paperbanging and Window Shades punctua!ly attended te in city or county. Terms cash for goods or labor. . RITBR, No. 486 7th street. ja21-2w* Bight doorsabove Odd Fellows’ Hall, TH VERY LATEST AND FROM THE MOST BELIABLE 80URCE, BELLEW & CO., 510 Seventh Street, Ladies’ BELT BUCKLES, new style, ts im- ported. the largest stock, the are ‘test saclees. the G19! s,G2.80, 81, O56. to $10 Tor cold pisted: gilt and’ enameled. These are really beautiful ebonit erate to call rly, as the conductor let yeu out corner an A CO.'3 STORE, fan 9-29 ©? 7 BELLRW & 9; Orn atrest. LE—A thorsugh bred Bay STALLION eae 7 years oid; sired by Olark Mills Arabian Stallion, out of a thoro' bred Northern Mare. A Rot Driver an be seen 8. P. Sz. H. ME8- ja 23 6t* rior Saddle Horse. BWOK'S Stable, corner 6th and 0 30 PER CENT. DEDUCTION. GREAT SACBIFICE. SELLING OFF. UT LADIES’ CLOAKS, + CLOSING QUES. CIROUL AB! 8. COATS, OHESTERFIELDS, &c. ‘the prospects of peace and the ad- sah ah —— acne een he Bare been induced o! to ofer Overy DIES! WRAP PINGS at much less than cost coe: Gall and see the Very extraordinary bargains a ‘MAX WELL'S eee *38e rons. avente. N. B. Cloak Department in 24 story. ja 21-6t Faesce JUVENILE BOOKS—Le Robinson 5 jwisee; La Semaine ses trois deudin: Ohien et Ghat, Les itented Awourd’hul; ynoris iar ate yastaer ies, Rui, ““(jan3] PRANOK TAYLOR, TRDE AND OAGHA, - LER aR 0 Sth étreet bd jan 1-2m* between Gand a. LUGND EDITION. 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Ce. furnish the jowing quo- tations of Government securities : Wasuinerton, Jan. 27, 1865. Buying. “Selling. New Yore—Firer Board. Coupons, 169%: 5-20°s. 1073 ;10-40's, 100% ; Oer- tiflcates, 973;; Gold, 209%. FROM RICHMOND. The Raid of the Rebel Rams—Richmond Talk about Peace. Richmond papers of the 25th give some par- ticulars of the raid of the rebel rams down the James River, and of what the rebels expected from the movement. An article in the Sentinel confirms the supposition that the rebels ex- ected to sever communication between our forces on the north and south side ef the James, | and then to launch an overpowering force against the former, retake Fort Harrison, and smash things generally on the north side, while their rams were playing similar havoc on the south siae at Uity Point. Great must have been the rebel disappointment at the result. The Sentinel says: Cannon and musketry were both heard in the direction of battery Harrison yesterday. 1t was reported on the streets that battery Harrison had been recaptured from the Yankees. No official intelligence had been re- ceived at the War Department at eight o’clock last evening. The Confederate vessels of war in the James river attempted to pass the obstructions at Trent’s Reach yesterday, but no official ac- count had been received last evening. These obstructions had been placed in the river by theenemy, and we presume our authorities took advantage of the high water to endeayor to pass over them. It is said the Drury, a small tug boat, grounded and was blown up, the crew escaping. The Fredericksburg is said to have passed the obstructions, but the other veseels grounding, shereturned. The failure of all the vessels to get over is to be regretted, as they would have been enabled to damage the enemy to a considerable extent, The Peace and other Sensation Rumors. Mr. Blairis still in thecity. Wesaw him on the street late yesterday afternoon. It is believed that Mr. Blair has been author- ized to offer any terms of settlement that could be accepted by the confederate people. What consultations haye taken place between him and President Davis, it is presumed, is only known to themselves. The rumor circulated yesterday of an armis- tice for three months has its answer in the thunder of the cannon below the city. These rumors of peace and of suspension of hostilities can have no other effect than to raise false hopes in the minds of the people, The shortest way for peace is to prepare vig- orously for war. The enemy will never make terms with us until they a econvinced wewil ] fight till we achieve our independence. The Lzaminer of the 25th says: The absurd reports in the early part of yes- terday morning of armistices and truces ob- tained a singular commentary, as theday wore on, by sounds of firing down the river, which were plainly audible in this city. These sounds, it was ascertained, proceeded from an affair of our iron-clads ator near the end of Farrar’s (Dutch Gap) Island, on the line of obstructions which the enemy had placed there, and also froma _ heavy fire o: our mor- tar-batteries on Fort Harrison, which opened at ip. m., and continued for several hours. The expedition of our iron-clads down the river had been designed to break the enemy’s pontoon bridges, and thus destroy his commu- nications, and to take advantage of the ascer- tained fact that he had withdrawn most of his nayal force from the river, (probably to Wil- mington,) leaving but one iron-clad and some wooden vessels in the channel above Varina. There was also reason to suppose that the recent freshet had washed out a portion of his line of obstructions, and thus opened the way TRIAL OF SENATOR WATERS.—The case of Hon. Levin J. Waters, Maryland State Sen- ator, who was arrested some time since charged with disloyalty and displaying a rebel fiag in front of his premises in 1862, was brougkt be- fore the military commission in Baltimore a few days since, and yesterday disposed of, the commission proclaiming that the plea of lim- itation was sufficient to secure the release of the man, over two years having elapsed since the commission of the alleged offence Gen. McCook, president of the commission, ad- dressed a note to Gen Wallace, commanding department, requesting the release of Mr. aters. —_+ <0 >—__. CONGRESSIONAL. Fripay, January 27. SENATE —Mr. Sumner presented the cre. dentials of Hon, Henry Wilson, re-elected Sen- sto. from Massachusetts for six years from the 4th of March next. Mr. Wilson presented the petition of eltizens of Savannah tor compen: on for losses Buse tained by the destruction of property by the ee troops. Referred to the Committee on Jlaims. Mr. Clark, from the Committee on Claims, reported adversely on several petitions for compensation to individuals for losses sus- tained by incidents of the war. Mr. Sherman presented the petition of Okio | employees in the different departments at ‘Washington praying for increase of salary. Referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Sumner presented similar petitions from citizens of Massachusetts in the employ of the Government; which were similarly referred. Mr. Wilson offered the following: Resolved, That the Committee on the Conduct of the War be instructed to inquire into and report on the action of Brevet Major General Jeff. OC. Davis in preventing negroes who had joined the army in its march through Georgia, from crossing the creek known as Ebenezer | creek, near Savannah, by burning the bridge | after the troops had crossed, on the night of the Sth of December last, many of these negroes having been killed by the rebel cavalry or drowned in attempting to cross the creek on rafts. The above was accompanied by extracts from a letter from an officer in the army of General Sherman, setting forth in detail the facts connected with the circumstances alluded to in the resolution. The resolution was objected to, and went over. Mr. Pomeroy offered a joint resolution calling upon the President to issue his proclamation declaring the State of Arkansas to be no longer in insurrection against the United States, and authorizing the resumption of commercial in- tercourse between that and other States; also, declaring that the Senators and Representa- tives, recently elected in that State, shall ba recognized and admitted to seats in Congress. Laid upon the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Trumbull offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the President of the Senate appoint a Committee of Three to select persons to examine and count the vote for Presidentand Vice President. - Mr. Conness offered a resolution instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to enforce the regulations for the carrying of passengers bs- tween New York and San Francisco on the Atlantic side. A letter from paasengers on a late trip of the steamship Costa Rica, com- plaining of bad treatment, insafficien’ aecom- modation, &c., was read. —=The resolution was adopted. Hovse.—The House, to-day, proceeded to the consideration of the special order, namely: private bills. Mr. Davis, of New York, from the Commit- tee for the District of Columbia, reported bac ix the Senate bill, providing thatsomuch of the actof July 11, 1862, as relates to the price of gas, be repealed: and the act incorporating the ‘Washington Gas Light Company be so amend- ed as to prohibit the company from receiving on and after the Ist of December, 1561, for the benefit of the stockholders, a greater price than forty cents per hundred cubic feet, subject toa discount ef ten per cent on all bills presented to the Government, and five per cent to other consumers, if paid within seyen days. Mr. Washburne objected to the bill. Mr. Morrill hoped the gentleman would offer no opposition. Owing to the increased cost of labor and material, the company was now losing from fiye to six thousand dollars a month, Mr. Dawes said he had been #s much op- posed tothe measure as the gentleman from Illinois now was, batafter consideration, he bad come to the conclasion that the passage of to the attack on his pontoons. We may say here that the expedition is understeod to have originated and to have been planned by Gen- eral Lee, in view of the circumstances re- ferred to. In attempting to pass the obstructions and to run the fire ef the enemy’s shore batteries, the Drewrg, & small wooden gunboat, once a tug in the Commerce of the James, which mounted one gun, got aground and was blown up by her crew, who got off without any casualty. There was a report on the street that her magazine had been exploded by the enemy’s fire; but this is not so. When she got aground there was but little attempt to get her off, as she was consid- ered fs but of little importance, except to pilot the channel, The Fredericksburg, we are informed, passed the obstructions successfully. The Richmond and Virginia got aground, it being low tide, in the shoal water, between Dutch Gap Canal and the Howlett Battery; but as this rose they got off and followed their consort down the river. Itis reported that the Virginia got a shot which killed two men and wounded sey- eral others. This we believe to be the sum cf the casualties so far. «The Cabinet, We hear of no changes in the Cabinet. Mr. Seddon has certainly and decisively resigned. His successor has not been named or sug- gested. The General-in-Chief. We are happy to learn that the Presidenthas signed the bill creating a General-in-chief. The bill is now a law. No appointment has yet been made to fill the new office. The Dispatch of the 25th says: Peace Rumors in Richmond. “The city was full of rumors yesterday, to the effect that an armistice of ninety days had been agreed upon between the Oonfederateand United States anthorities.” It says: “These stories were the offspring of idle fancies. Blair dined with the President on Sunday, and has had eeyeral interviews with him since.” RETUEBN OF ME. BLAIR. Mr. Blair, Sr., arrived at Annapolis yester- day afternoon on his return from his seeond visit to Richmond. Im conversation whilst at Annapolis, Mr. Blair stated that there was among many of the leading men in Richmond Mr. Davis being among the number, a strong feeling towards making peace on the best terms attainable.— Baltimore American. THE MAILB FOR CITY POINT. Owing to the difficulty experienced from the heavy ice in the Potomac by the Government boata, the mails for City Point will be sent to Annapolis by rail for tha present, from whence they will be shipped on the regular mail boats hereaSter running to this-point. VISIT TO PRESIPENT LINCOLN.—The dele- gates ef the Christian Commission, now hold- ing aconvention at the F street Baptist Church, in this city, called upon President Lincoln in & body this morning at teo’clock. They were cordially received in the East Room by the President, who took each by the hand seper- ately, as they were introduced to him. After the introductory ceremonies were over, Mr. George H. H. Stuart, the chairman of the Commission, made a short speech, in whtch he thanked Mr. Lincoln forthe hearty co-opera- tion the Commission had@ received from him. The President responded in an appropriate manner, expressing his thanks for the visit made. ‘You owe me ro thanks for what I may have been able to dofor you. 1f I may be permitted to say it, I owe you no thanks for what you have so excellently done for the country—and for me, We are both alike working in the same caase, and it is because of the fact of its beimg a just one. which gives us our mutual joy and reward in its service.” He continued by again expressing his thanks for the visit, and his warmest wish for the entire success of the Commission in its great work. The Commission, after a little informal conversation, withdrew, being much impress- ed _with the visit. On reassembling, the convention proceeded to the reading of the annual report—and had coneluded this—and commenced the examina- Hire, of the admirably drawn up financial ex- its. THE BartimogE Custom CoLiecTorsHIP, A delegation of Western Marylanders, headed by Thomas E. Mittag, J. R. Sneary, (late edi- tors of the Hagerstown Herald and Torch) Henry Gants, ard A. R. Appleman, arrived here last night with a petition te President Lincoln, signed by some thirteen hundred Washington county men, urging the appoint- ment of Senator Hicks to the cellectorship of the port of Baltimore The delegation expects to have an interview with the President this the bill was but simple justice to the company. Other gas-light companies, owing to increased and necessary expenses, had been compelled to raise their prices. Mr. Washburne, of [llinots, said thet if that argument were sound, they might as well raise the salaries ~f Congressmen and every- body else. Mr, Dawes inquired whether the gentleman desired to stop the gas lizht company. Mr. Washburne replied he did not, but that was the affair of the company—not his. Mr. Stephens—Gentlemen here make gas in their epeeches. Mr. Washburne—And that is not as geod as the gas of the company, badasitmay be. He sent up, which was read, a communication published in the Chronicle, speaking of the in- tolerable stench of gas manufactured by the company,etc. He offered an amendment to the bill, namely: That the provisions of the bill shall continue in operation only until the ist of July, 1566. Mr. Davis, of New York, in advocating the and throw two streamseach over 200 feet. The boiler is peculiarly constructed and needs artificial blower. With cold water at the st: & sufficient head of steam can be raised withia a The e engine makes quite a pretty appearance, being mounted on high whesls,’ painted red, with a heavy brass top for the smoke stack, copper in chamber, surmounted with a hand- some lantern, besides which there are two vasteful lanterns on the driver's seat. This is the first engine ordered for our new department from the Amoskeag works, of Manchester, and costs the city $1,000. The other two are ex- pected within a month. B. Navy Yarp—1 ALL AT THE YARD.—Last ey r & grand ball took place in the large mould eft atthe Navy Yard, under the management of Mr. Welles, constructing engineer, Mr, Stan. ton, of the ordnance department, and Mr. Montgomery and a number of the officers of the yard and flotilla, which was attended by about three hundred ladies and gentlemen, who, to the music of the Marine Band and a band of stringed instruments, enjoyed them. selves until about 3 o'clock this morning. The room, whfch is one of the largest in | Washington. was handsomely decorated with | the flags of all nations by sailmaker Frank- | land, and presented « fine appearance, whila the rooms at either end of the loft were set {| apart for ladies’ and gentlemen's* dressing | rooms, refreshments, &c. Among repeal ca were Maj. Gen. Meado and lady, Gen. Banks and lady; Gen. Double- day and lady, Gen. Hancock, Gen. Rucker, Gen. Carroll, Gen. Farnsworth, Hon. Green Clay Smith, Ool. Zeilin, of the Marine Corps, and lady, Mrs. Admiral Farragut, Mrs. Sec-- retary Stanton and daughter. It is expected from the success of this ball that it wiil be repeated. eee ee HOMICIDE IN THE First WaRD.—Last eve- ning a homicide occurred on 17th street, near the canal, 8 man named Farquhar Daniels shooting his brother-in-law, Wm. Jones. It appears that George Moody and Jones, who are both married to Daniels’ sisters, went to the honse where he stopped, (Mrs. Thomas’,) at the place above named. While there, as Daniels alleges, he asked Moody oatside, and Jones followed, asking what was the matter. Daniels replied that it was none of his d—d business, when Jones knocked him down, and he (Daniels) ran in the house, when Jones at- tempted to follow, and he seized a gun and fired, the 1oad taking effect in Jones’ body, killing him almost instantly. Daniels was ar- rested by the military at Rush Barracks, op- pesite, and turned over to Officers Buil and Clements, who took him to the First Ward station. This morning Coroner Woodward held an inquest, when the above facts were elicited, And a yerdict in accordance therewith was re- turned. Se POLICE COMMISSIONERS Mgetinc. — The board met I$t evening in their rooms, on Tenth, near DP street. The quarterly report of Superintendent Richards, for the quarter ending December 3ist, 1964, was read before the board. F. H. Williams, an efficient officer of the 7th precinct, sent in his resignation, which was accepted. Josiah Essex was appointed a patrolman for 7th precinct, vice F H. Williams resigned. Thomas Fitvgeraid patrotman in the 10th pre- cinet, vice Moses Foster ineligible Samnel T. Crown was appointed at a former meeting & mounted patrolman in the second precinct, to date from the ist Febraary, 1865. CRIMINAL Court, Judge Fisher —Yesterday, Ellen Eiliott. convicted of larceny, was sen- tenced to ten days in jail. Margaret Brown, alias Fox, convicted of the eame cffence, received a similar sentence. Mary Simpson, indicted for larceny, was found not guilty; and in another case @ noliz pros. was entered. ‘rhis morning, Robert Williams was found guilty of petty larceny in stealing a barre! of apples. Jobn Cole was found guilty of larceny. Isabella Brennan, indicted fora similar ef- tence, was convicted. * Ann Williams was convicted of larceny. Wm. Norbeck, indicted for an assault and battery, submitted his case, and was fined $15. ——s. GROVER'S THEATER.—This most popular establishmentis daily increasing in favor, while Miss Lucille Western is the bright particular star of the sesson. The house last night was filled with a very brilliant and appreciative audience to witness “Saten in Pris.” To-night, on the occasion of her benefit, Miss Western will appear in two characters, Lucretia Borgia and Don Cesar de Bazan. “East Lynne” is being prepared and wil! soon be produced. Cae ee ha To PARTIES CLAIMING EXEMPTION FROM THE Deart.—For the benefit of Government employees and others who areengaged daring the day, the Commissioners of the Board of Enrolment will be in attendance at their office, corner of 15th andI streets, on and after Mon- day next, between the hours of 7and 8 o’cloek in the evening, to hear tne claims of parties interested in having their names stricken from: the enrolment list. ee River News.—The heavy ice in the Poto- mac has caused the suspension of navigation, and no boats haye arrived here since yester- day morning. Up to 9a.m. to-day the ferry boats plying between Washington and Alex- andria had made no efforts to run, as the ice in the channel is very thick bill, said the compauy hd been losing money for the last two years. He denied that the company had lately been paying dividends. Gentlemen were here to do justice, and not wrong. They should Iay aside their preju- dices. The affairs of the company had been manged with great fidelity. Mr. Washburre’s amendment was disagreed to—yeas 36, nays 103. - ‘The bill was paseed. The House concurred in the Senate’s amend- ment to the bill for extending the time for com- pleting the Metropolitan Railroad Company. The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the private calender of bills. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Arrival from Europe. PORTLAND, Jan. 27,—The steamship Hiber- niaz, from Liverpool. via Londonderry on the 13th inst., has arrived. Political news is unimportant. Cotton opened dull with akeavy decline, but cleosed better, with a decline on the week of jgd. on American middling; New Orleans, 26yd. Bre: dstuffs dull. Decline in wheat la2d. Provisions quiet and steady. Advance in Flour. New York, Jan. 27._Flour hss advanced ten to fifteen cents; wheat two to three. Small sales. Gold Stiff. Ngw YORE, Jan. 27._Since the board, gold has advaneed to 211%. LOCAL NEWS. CoRRESTION OF THE ENROLLMENT.—The names of the following parties were stricken from the enrollment list to-day : First Sub-District—J. B. Ross, enrolled in New Yorls; Allen Kaufman, furnished substi- tute; Joseph Gawler, do.; Frank Allvein, en- rolled in Pennsylvania; H. Yost, physical disability. Second-Sub- District.—W. A. Wiley, enrolled in New Yesk; C. E. Wilson, furnished substitate; O. D. Taatcher, three years in service; George Parker, paid commutation in 1863: David Fisher, over age; Alonzo Weeks, enrolled in Maine; C. RK. Appleton, over age; Unarles ee James Coleman, physical disa- ity. Third Sub-District.—U. ©. Steir, enrolled in Maryland; H. ©. Joy and O. B. Leslie, physical disability. Fourth Sub-District.—C. Parkinson, paid com- mutation in 1863; C. M. Fellows, furnished substitute; Randolph Eichorne, do.; J. M. A. Athenee and Maurice Joyce, physical dis- ability. Fiftt Sub-District—Andrew Hessler, fur- nished substitute. Sivth Sub-District.—Levi Meredith, enrolled in Maryland; J. Shiner, under age: Johan Lioy4d, three years In service; C. W. Walton, physical disability. Seventh Sub-District.—John Conner, alien; W. H. Sprague, enrolled in Massachusetts; .F. W. Moffat, enrolled in New York: J. W. Rhodes, easick Donnelly and Wm. Fagan, physical disability. Eighth Sub-District —W. Deores, enzolled in Pennsylvania: Joseph Reod, three years in service. Eleventh Sub- District.—Aagustus Norton, two years in service. —___——_— ARRIVAL ov Stgam Fire Exating No. 2.— About lj o'clock this moraing the new steam fire engine ordered by the Corporation for Steam Fire Company, Bo. 2arrivedat the depot in charge of one of the buitiers, trom the Amoskeag Works, and. the members of No. 2 immediately had it drawn to she engine house, where it is ‘being brushed up. preparatory to giving it a trial to-morrow at one o'clock, in t afternoon. wv It is currently reported that the Secre- tary of War has ordered the unconditional re- lease of Dol. North, whp kas been on trial here before a court-martial. Ss S@ The four major generals in the regular army of the Unites States now stand, in the order of the date of commission, 83 follow: Ean, bhliip H Sasridap, sud Geo. H. Tamas, of the City Ball, befoze the Mayor, Ooun- rand Fire Commissioners. This engine is ten feet ia length, exclusive of the pole, and nime feet high to tha top of the chimney; is a second-class engine, with double acting plunger. pump. It has one cylinder eight inches in diameter, with one double acting plunger pvmp of 3X in diameter and 12-inch si It built to throw two streams. with aseparate omgiet and gate for each, and ia fitted for a connexion af suction hose on each side. At fair working spsed it will discharge 400 gallons of water per micute, At the foot of Seventeenth street the ice is in excellent condition for skating, which was in- dulged in yesterday by a large number of la- dies and gentlemen. aie eee Mass OONVENTION.—Arrangements are be- ing made foralarge convention of the loyal people of Eastern Virginia, to be held in Alexs andria on the 22d of February. The meeting is intended more particularly to draw together the loyal refugees now in Washington and the Northern States, for the purpose of consulting on matters relating to the interests of the pop- ulation in the new questions soon to be brought up concerning State government. ea aaa FourtTH Warp Station Casgs.—Hannah Keliey, vagrancy; B. Silverberger, malicious mischief; dismissed. John Ciancey, drank; $@. John Cavanagh, vagrancy; workhouse. Cath. arine Kane, drunk; do. Matthew Sweeney, do. and disorderly; #1. Also, carrying weapons: #2094. Daniel Hector, drunk and disorderly; military. John Moran:.do.; #3. ‘ mS Ss @STE«ALING Correr FRoM THE S»rrTiso- NIAW.— Yesterday, the special officer at the- Smithsonian Institution arrested two newe- boys—John Simpson and Jno. Dash—for steal- ing copper from the ruins of the buildmg. They were delivered to officer Brewer, who took them to the station-house. They are beld: for a aearing by Justice Thompson. Lenz > Sxgcomp. Warp SvaTron CaseEs.—A. O: Meade and John Thompson, drunk; P. Corry, disorderly; dismissed: James Ferguson, grand larceny; for hearing. George Shorter,.do.; dismissed. Susan Bell, drunk and disorderiy;. $5. Postai Mateno, disorderly; $2. ——.___ THiRp WARD STATION CasEs.—Ches. Lipwe is, violating market regulations; $5.94. John Sumpson and John Dasha, do.; for hearing. ee JEWELEY.—Gold-plated jewelry at the Row lar Store, No. 435 Pennsylvania avenues, near 4% street. ja 25-te Se Aifairs in Georgetown. A Nagrow Escare From DRowniNG.—VYos- ternoon, @ number of ladies and gentiemen were enjoying themselves by skating upon the ice in the Potomac from the aqaedans wn to the wharves. About five o’clock, Miss Mary Brewer. a daughter of Dr Hdward- Brewer, with others were skating over the ice abd the mouth of the trench which conveys the water from Ray’s Mill into the Potomag The ice there was thin, and Miss Brewer approazhing too near the trench, broke in. Several gentle- men rushed to the spot te extricate. the Iady and broke. m also, but speedily extricated themselves. A young man named Joseph Biackburn threw an oar to the and she, seized’ an@ clung to it, and Mr kburn grasped her, and with the help of a colored man, named George Stewart, rescued her from her perilous conditica. MM wer was iss. taken to-thestore of F, D. Hartiey, where she remained untildry olothing. was sent to her, when ske was conveyed to hor homeina coach. It will bea sufficient warniag to skaters to to avoid those doubtfuk spots on ths Potomac and Rock Creek where there is s, constant flow of water, while tae ice aroun is very thick. F20uR AND GRAIN, MARK@R—There are no sales reperted except to supply the local tade, in which the @emand is moderate for fApuor. The quotations of yesterday remaia, un- enanged. No receipt og asles of grain reaoried. (SS BN sgl od AND ef, soleadia s reet, ecai vi new Buck gheat, fresh Buite Lar canes ily vee, euperior Cheese, Cranberries, &co , & wholeraleand retail. 324 D street, apap wih ot one doon east of it. Jaw-st* HATS AND Ca ba yb je | of avery paristy ane style, Qstizen,in whi posasple hopes 2 GLA UNEN - Bet, Be aad ath Meee ear Jan !8-IWw* a jational Hotel, [M°OE®'S WH3T END DRUG sroaR. 113 Ps, ve..aoutn side. On hand a tock of every Medicine; eg letarticles, Dye Btuffa, tow Glass Paints, &e., 0 it Lampa, ALL AND BER fT WwW BOOT C BLACKER bv: Jost ae nati neads.” Pricen only $125 to $4. “AN fucuianed” a sale cheer, at 394 D.street, near yooh. Fo