Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1865, Page 1

Cheng o” WLSHINGTON EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, (EXCEPT BUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Southwest corner af Pennsylvania av. and With sweat, By W. D. WALLACE. era to their sub- City and District for TWEu AND A HALF CENTS PER WERE. PRICE FoR MarLinc.—Single copy. t2%e¢ cents; OD@ month seventy fice cents: three months, onc dollar end KSy cenis; sx months, three dollars; one year. wx dollars, No pavers ate sent from the office jonger tzan paid for, . and a half a year, Tus Wans_y syan one doliat RAVELERS’ DIRECTORY. OHIO RB. OO., gmc a aaron: December 18, 18¢4, and after Sunday, December 18, 1864, Passen- py ‘Trains between "Washington and Baltimore ‘will be run as follows: TRAINS MOVING NORTH. Fo. 1—BALTIMORE, WAY BTATION & HAR- BISBURG TRAIN—Leave Washington 6:15 4. Mu. Arrive at itimere 8:00 a.m. No. 2-NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA EX- PRESS—Leave Washingt'n 7:30 4. x. Arrive at Philadelphia 1:56 P. u., New York 5:30 P. mu. No Baltimore tickets sold No. 3—BALTIMORE & WESTERN TRAIN— reese citity tat SPO RTS ons, connecting at Relay with the Mail Trai ‘West,and reaching Baltimore at 10:00 aL”, No. 4—NBW YORK MAIL TRAIN—Leave Wash- ington 11:15 a.m. Arrive at Baltimore at 12:45 ?.m., Philadelphia 5:37 P.u., New York 10:00 P.M. No. 5—BALTIMORE TRAIN AND WAY STA- TIONS—Leave Washington 3:00 F.™M., connect- with Frederick train, Arrive at Bal- 45 PM COMMUTATION AND Washia No, 6- BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA TRAIN — Leave 4:30 P.m. Arrive at Baltimore 6:10 P. x. train stops at Bladensburg, Beltsville, Lanrel and Annapolis Junction only, No. 7—BOSTON, ALBANY & NEW YORE BK- PRESS TRAIN—Leave Washington 6:00 P. mu. Arrive at New York 4:00 4, x. and Passen- & by this train connect with all the early morn- lines heving New York for the Bast, North at West. No Philadelphia or Baltimore tickets go) by this train, which is limited in eapacity by Goy ernment orders to insure the mails. Ko, S—BALTIMORE & HARRISBURG TRAIN Leave Wazhington 6:45 P.M. and arrive at Balti- more §:25 Pw No. 9-NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND WESTERN TRAIN—Leave Washingten at 7:30 : at Re'ay House fer Western passen- to take Express Train for Grafton, Wheeling, kKersburg, and sli points in the West. Reaches Bew Yerk at 6:15 le a FOR ANNAPOLIS the connections will be made with the §:15 4. M.and the 3 and 4:30 P. M, from Washington, No trains to or from Annapolis on Sani day. SUNDAY TRAPNS. THE ONLY TRAINS FROM WASHINGTON for passengers on Sdnday sre the #:15 and 11:15 a.m. ‘and $ P. M. for Baltimore, and 7:30 P.M. for Baltimore, Philadelphia, and the West, and the 6 p. u_ for New York onr. THROUGH TICKETS to the West. af well as to Philadelphia, New York, or Boston, can be had at the Station Ticket Office at all heurs in the day, as well as at_new office in the American Telegraph Building, Pennsylvania avenue, between 474 and éth streets ‘EB will be checked at all hours —also for Cele th trouble and confusion at 3 throug) points, to sav re of the trains, tae CPR UBENGERS, whether soldiers or citizens, are politely bat earnestly requested te respeet the rules of the Line, established fer the general ad- vantage, such as the keeping of ove or more exclusively for ladies and their attendants. and the prevention of smoking in ont it the smoker’s cars, and a'so to make a cheerfui compliacee with the decisions of the nts or conductors dn regard to their seats, tickets, etc,. especially in the burry ee the tr: Ds. z ITH, Master of Transportation, L. M. COLE. Genergl Ticket Agent. REAT PERNBYLVARIA ROUTE To NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST. leave Bal- follows : A dec D and after December 25, trains will guace from North Calvert Station, as Fast Mail at——.—-—- Harrisburg Aceommodstien. Brie and Pittsburgh B Pitteburg and Bimire . TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Tex cciswith thes 3AM tain from Baltimore fer Pittsburgh and the West.and for Elmira, Bufale, cheater. Deskin. Oanan- delgus, or New fork City. THE4 30 P.M. TRAIN PROM WASHINGTON i 8P. M. train from Baltimore a witht bitubare and Erie. 6.45 P.M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Telnet with the 10 P. M. Express from Balti- more and runs through te Pitteburgh and Ehnira, without ch: of esre. eennecting at Pittsburg! for Ciacinnati, Chicago, and 8t. Louis and at Elmira. for Buffalo, Roeh jester, and Byracute, <5 THROUGH TRAIN ON SUNDAY, ox Leaving Worcs at? o'clock P.M, fLEEPING CARg ON NIGUT TRAINS, So.pigxs’ Tickets af GoysaxwExT Rarss, LOW FARE AND QUICK TIME, SJ For Tickets and y information apply at the Office of the Great Pennsylyama Route. corner Pennrylvavia avenue and Sixth street, under National Hotel. and Devet House. Mo. 463 € st., shi s Bear New Jersey avenue, asl N,DUBARRY Papen WILKINS. Passenger and Ticket Agent. JNO. GILLETT, Passenger Agent, corner 6th street and Pa. ave. dec 29 tf pul-apEnrHia STEAMERS. New Bxpress Li i-weekly, between PHIL- ADBLERTA and ALEXANDRIA. HASHINGTON and GEOG. pegamers Mayflower, Philadelphia and George . Stout. iIimg days WEDNESDAYS and SAT- CEDEYs, trem No. 14 North Wharves, Philadel. phia. and No. 59 Water street, between Congress and High, Gecreseeae: 0. . atree' OT; x Agget {a Philadelphia, WH. 2. OLYDE, i¢ No arves. is, FLOWERS & BOWEN nines Bov 8-tf “4 DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, _ A Office 514 Pa, Avenue, Washington, D.C. GREAT EASTERN. NORTHERN. AND = BEATIN EXPRESS FORWARDERS, Yo? MERCHANDISE, MONEY. JEWELRY, VALU- ABLES, NOTES. STOCKS. BONDS. &c., 'Y AND DISPATCH to all country. This Company '@ the Principal Railway Townsin the AST, WEST AND NORTHWEST. Its principal offices are TON. b. C., NEW YORK, BOSTON, LADELPHIA, BALTIMORE. CIN- CENNATI. BT. LOUIS, LOUI8- VILLE, LEXINGTON, Connections are mate at New York and Boston with lines forwarding to the CANADAS and the BRITISH PHOVINCES and other steamship lines to LIVERPOOL, SOUTHAMPTON and HAVRE and thence by European expresses te all prominent eemeersial towns in Great Britain and the Conti- Collection of NOTES, DR. at ‘al accessible parts of the United steweee meee ye23 ©. O. DUNN, Agent, Washington, D. 0. WV ASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, InconromaTRD Magcu StH, 1864* EDWARD SIMMS. President and Treasurer. BDW’'D CLABK, Vice President aad Bearatary. DEREOTORS. WM. P. DOLE. 3) 5° COOMRS . BLVANS. TH JOHN B BV. NaGe: J. GARDNER, Ww Sie hy x is now open fe This — 10" ‘or the receipt of De. NEW BANKING HOUSE, Ro, 68 Lonisiana av.. under Simm’s New Building SBDWARD OLARE, Secretary, EDWARD CLARK & 60., BANKERS, the Savings Bank, No. 68 Louisiana avenue, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE, GOLD AND SILVER, And General Banking Business, Bowann Crank, Pi Geet eon ‘oum B, Evang, JAY COOKE & CO., BANKERS, FirTEenyE Brags, oProsirs U. 8. ‘Tapasvay, Reeeive Sabseriptions for the NEW U. 8. 73-10 LOAN Sutherized by the act ef Jane Sth, 1864. ‘The notes will be iseued under date cf August Wth,1 = nominations of #100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000, payable to bearer or order, bearing interest at 75-10 per centum per annum, payable semi-an aually, and will be convertible the option of the holder at matority inte six per cent, Pive Twenty Bonds. We buy and sell— GOVERNMENT BONDS of al! leraes, TREASURY NOTES, OBETIFIOATESS OF INDRBTRDN Re, Ané OOIN, And pay the highest ony UDABTERMASTES’S OBRTIFIOATE CHROKS, ty 7 JAY COOKS & 00, + v=, — AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL. vai LOANTBABURY BALL:{ rn wATER Bal ‘BSBURY LovistaNa AVENUS, Weak SixtH St2Eer, Rear of National and Metropolitan Hotels. GEORGE LEA -__._.___. ., ____..... Proprietor Also ofthe Varieties, New York, and Osnterbury Jexandria, Va. JOSH HART..._..................Btage Manager THB FURORE CONTINUES HOUSES LITERALLY PACKED, WE SPARE NEITHER PAINS NOR BXPBNSB TO PLEASE OUR PATRONS, Admiring hundreds nightly congregate within the walls of the OLD ESTABLISHED MUSIC TEMPLE. WE DEFY THE WORLD TO PRODUCE A MORB “ VARIED ENTERTAINMENT, WE COURT COMPARISON AND DEPY COMPETITION, ‘he Manager, with a full determination to pl a Heeger public, takes much pride in presenting, for the week commencing MONDAY, JANUARY 23, the following TALENTED ARTISTS, TALENTED ARTISTS, TALENTED AbTISTS, TALENTED ARTISTS, The greatest known to the profession, First appearance in this city of MI88 MAUDE STANLEY, MI88 MAUDE BTANLEY, MISS MASDE STANLEY, MiSs MAUDE STANLEY, MIsB MAUDE STANLEY, MISS MAUDE BTANLEY, Unquestionably the most finished Lady Vocali Bow en the stage.” Late of Weston’s Concert Hall London, where she achieved the most brilliant triumph, and was the recipient of a magnificent Diamond Brooch, a gift from the —— Academy of Music, London, as an evidence of their appreci- ation of her auperior merits as an artiste, First appearance of MB. FRANK LACY MR, RRANK LACY MR. FRANK LACY AND MISS FLORENCE REYNOLDS, From the American Theater, 444 Broadway, New York, the only original personators ef the NERVE AND CURE, ER N AND CUBE, NERVE AND CURR First appearance of MR. E. BOWERS, ME. E. BOWERS, MR. E. BOWERS, The unrivalled Neero Comedian, from Hooley’s Opera House, New York. One of the biggest cards in the business, First appearance of JOHNNY MACK and LITTLE MACK, JOHNNY MACK and LITTLE MACK, JOHNNY MACK and LITTLE MaOK, JOMNNY MACK and LITTLE MACK, JOHNNY MACK and LITTLE MACK, The immensely popular double-act Ethiopian De lineatcrs—one a full sized man, and the other a Tom Thumb in stature. First appearance of WALTBR WENTWORTH, WALTER WENTWORTH, The Champion Contortionist of the world, whose surprising fests of unapproachable dexterity have been the wonder of the thousands who have wit- nested them JOHN MULLIGAN, JOHN MULLIGAN, JOHN MULLIGAN, Celebrated in the history of the profession as the Great Mogul of Ethiopian Comedians, JOBH HART C. COVELLI AND J. 8, CLARK, JOSH HART, COVRELLI AND J. 8. CLARK, JOSH HART, C. COVELLI AND J. 8. CBARK, in anew Drama. MONS. LOUIS 8ZOLLOSY. MONS. LOUIS 8Z0LLO8 : MONS, LOUIS 870LLOS ‘The justly celebrated French Ba let Master and peste Comique, with his splendid Ballet Troupe o ” gIXTEBN BEAUTIVUL YOUNG LADIES, SIXTEEN BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LaDIEs: SIXTEEN BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES; A cluster of diamonds of the first water, MI8S LAURA LE CLAIRE, The capital Protean Actress. THE WESNER SISTERS, The ashing and Artistic Danseuses, forming inal] THE LARGEST AND MOST ATTRACTLYV. THE paneer aN Moet ATTRACTIVE Sa COMBINATION of talent ever seen in a Concert Hall, Last week of the magnificent Fairy Bpectacle of BIN. FANTAS! BARE: tin FANTABIO“ UiN PANTPASIO, Peaboie saceaaes: BA UIN FANTASIO; * OR THE FAIRY OF THB SILVER . Falny OF THR SILVER BGG: FAIRY OF THE BILVEH BGG. With new Tricks, Transformations, &c, TURDAY AFTERNOON, iz DAY reser e BATURDAY APTERN: ’ B FAMILY Mar HCH AG Se When the eBtire °°" Pan) ¥ appear, OFFICIAL, The First Corps—Netice te Veterans. HzapeuanrTzns First Uorrs, } Wasurxeton, D. O., Dec. 27, 1964. Veterans desiring to enlist inthe ist Army Corpe, should report im person at the office of ol. O. F. Johneon, Soldiers’ Rest, Baltimore and @hio Railroad Depot, Washington, D. 0. Any Veteran who has served two years, has been honorably diseharged, and is physically qualified, may enlist in the Corps for one, two or three years. Those enlisting will receive from the Gov- ernment & bounty of $300 as soon as they are mustered in, and, in addition, the regular in- stalments from the Goverament, in proportion to the period of enlistment, as follows: $100 for one vars service, one-third paid on enlist- ment; #200 for two years’ service, one-third on enlistment; $300 for three years’ service, one- third on enlistment. They will be credited to the quota of the district in which they or their families may be domiciled and will, therefore, be entitled to local bounties. Free transportation will be furnished them to Washington by any Provost Marshal. The best arms in the possession of the Government will be furnished these troops, and they will be allowed to retain their arms when honorably discharged. Headquarters Major General Hancock :—158 F street, between 19h and 20th streets. Office of the Board fer the Examination of Officers :—Brigadier General John R. Brooke, president, 163 G street, between 19th and 20th streets. By order of Major General Hancock. FInLgy ANDERSON, Assistant Adjutant General. AMUSEMENTS. FORD'S NEW THEATER. Tenth street, above Pennsylvania avenue. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, Jan. 25, 1986, The great contemporaneous Drama entitied , THE STREETS OF NEW YORK. The play will be produced with new local by Mr J. By Lamb, and a cast uf characters om. bracing the names of the popular actress, MIS8 ALICE GRAY, The favorite comedian, ME. C, B. BISHOP. dec 27-tf Mr. H. B. Phillips, Mr, E. H, * Mr. C. ‘Warwick. Mr. e. & fies Miss JennieGourlay, Mrs. Helen Muzzy, J.B. Scott, rR. and the entire Company. Monday, EDWIN FORREST in his origi character‘of SPARTAOUS,in the great play: weal GROVER’S THEATER. Pennsylvania Ave: ear Willard’s Hotel, @ALA BATURDAY NIGHT. Uneaquivocal Buccesas of the Charming, Versatile Artiste, MIg8 LUCILLE WESTERN, MISS LUCILLE WESTERN, MISS LUCILLE WESTERN, Who will appear THIS EVENING, (Saturday,) Jan. 28, IN SIX DISTINCT CHARACTERS, Madame Oeleste’s favorite protean Dr; . IM ion will be pressuted for therlast tlie pact tively, SATAN 1s PaRia, SATAN IN Panis, - {BAPAN IN PaRis" OK, THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER ‘he D—1 hime Donna | Cartouche Prince-s = Gaptain Sanfroid Clarissa Delville The original and only genuine play of EAST LYNNE,OR THE ELOPEMENT, Is being prepared in magnificent style, and wil! be produced at an early date, with a powerful cast, embracing Feveral new members of the company. RATES OF ADMISSION. Parquette, 60 cents; tra Chairs. $1; Pri 25 centa : Colored G: with cushioned 5e: extrecharge Doors @pen at 6; o'clock, curtain will rise at 734 e’clock precisely. Box office open from9a. m. to m., dally. THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSIC AND PINACOTHECA, Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue ‘be Management have pleasure in announcingan errncement with the following talented indie, nee Man inthe rid, the best Song an Dane Ary ‘0 Young, Mise LUCILLE WESIS , 5) cents. , securing seats in advanse, derfnl Clown and Comie Singer. tne eee HARRY. BLOOBGOOD. | owned Ethiopian Comedina, an: the rene TE GREAT STOCK COMPANY ofminy Porrormers. aol tk rtistes like a olnster of diamonds o! ie who aro artistes Hat WATER, in refulgent corruscations, bedaz- sling the vision of the spectators, transporting them on the wings of blits from the daily scenes of the every day world to some delightful, splen- in eiry Land, dorous ren OH Is THE OXFORD! MATINEE FOR LADIES EVERY SATURDAY, when the Great Military Band will be in atten dance, jan 23. Ste seintillatin ATCHES, JEWELBY, &c. LARMOUR & Co., Lizht street, Baltimore, in- yvites the attention of purchasars to their choice stock of No. 1 WATCHES, DIAMOND JEWELRY, &e., BILVER WARE. PLATED WARE, OPERA GLABSES, SPECTACLES, TABLE CUTLERY &c., st low prices. Watches and Jewelry repaire? in the best man- rer by the best workmen and warranted. jan 2s-tt ENDELL HOUSE LADIES’ AND GENTLE. ;BN’S DINING SALOON AND RESTAURANT, 495 BeveNTH Sreeer, KING & ENGLISH, Proraiztors, Having refitted and renovated the House for- merly known as the “Hop Restaurant,” we respectfully inform our friends and the publie that we are now prepared to Pere a al aid ter plcase the ost fastidious. Oar it i ase the moe Winks, LIQUORS and ‘OIGARS are of the inmost cHSINNER and SUPPER PARTIES served in the highest style of the art, either in the public sa- loon or private apartments. ja9-eedim NABLE MILLINERY AND DRESS Fearne ESTABLISHMENT. Mrs Darley. late of Baltimore, would x’) spectfully inform the Ladies of Washington and vicinity, that she has opened at her rooms, 514 7th street, opposite Intelligencer Building, s Fancy Millinery and Dress Making Bstablishment, where she intends keeping constantly on hand the Latest and most Fashionable cuts and styler: also, to man- ufacture to order every description of the latest ntroduced. Bonnets and Dress Patteros from Paris, London, and New York. ia 12-2n* (jAUTIER'S EESTAURANT, Benatora and members of Congress, and stran- e:8, Who intend residing in this city for the win- er. and wish to be entertained. will find suites ef Exam BOGME at 8 ready for private Din- ner an upper parties al c. GAUTIEWs, de2-1m 252 Penvsylvanis avenue, Woodeli: Boat ARDEN; Illustrated NOCH ARDE! pated jarriet B, Mc! of our Bost Hero American Poets. Bayard Taylor. pareace’® Dora Darling, she el bpard of the Regiment Rosa Mystics; by Marie Josephine, a Angli Stupid Literature. Oorfelation and Conservetio re erature. jorrel nserva' of Forces; by Grove, Farady, Liebig and others, John Godfrey's Fortanes; by cret and its Suceers, y ine for Navamber. Diggy 0048 Maeasine for TRAHOR TAYLOR. OR SALE A GREAT BARGAIN. aub scribers wishing to decline business, on accoun of il) health, offers their stock of China, @lass, and Earthen ware at cost. Avy person wishing to énter the buriness willdo well to call and examine for themaelver, asa very liberal offer will be made at No. 284 Tth street, (east side,) between L and jan 21-3 BENJ.8. BAYLY & OO. TE ALBUM; Seventy six Ph I Diittiaioos from poraatz, Dore. the are ing Jew; Photogravh litustrations from Gusta’ Dore. Photograph Illustrations of Chateaubriand tee ea oe ae ma Anies Photograph Seer RANGK TAYLOR, ATIONAL ATLAS, Rdinburgh; JR ere MATT atlas, Londen, Bice eaee, f the World. Edinburgh; Qolton’s Ii- lustrated Cabinet Atlas and Dessriptiy, Geosra- FOsiton's General Aiicrer waa 3 Golton’s Octave Ailey eNO FAYLOR, e a WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1865. - N°. 8,717. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE AT- TACK ON FORT BRADY. The Drewry Sank—Captain Sem: Cemmand—Rebel Land Ferce ing—List of the Rebel Fleet. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OP THE JAMES, IN THE FIELD, Jan. 24—Shkortly before midnight & bombardment commenced on our front, from Fort Brady to the Crow’s Nest, and continued at intervals through the night. Uwing to the darkness of the night, and the almost impassa- ble.condition of the roade, nothing could be definitely discovered as to the cause or result of the disturbance. Near daybreak a large disturbance was heard from the river, @nd soon after thearmy was electrified by the intelligence thatthe whole rebel fieet had came down the river, passed our forts and the obstructions in the river, and ‘were only stopped in their progress by two of thefr fron-clads grounding, the Virginia and Richmond, The first of our works that the enemy at- tacked was Fort Brady. under the guns of which the fleet was compelled to pass while rupning down the river. A lively bombard- ment commenced between the land and water batteries, which was only ended by dismonnt- re by achance shot, the 100-pounder in the fort. The noise in the meantime had aroused the troops, and General Heckman immediately had the 25th corps under arms, ready to meet any attack the enemy might see fit to make on the land side. Passing Fort Brady, the Rebel vessels soon reached the obstructions placed in the river by Admiral Lee; but these were not by any means impassable. The late freshets had destroyed them to a considerable extent, and very little wok on the part of the enemy made them pass- le. The first of the enemy’s boats to pass through was the Frederichshburg. which steamed on down the river towards the ancherage of the Onondago; but, unfortunately, this double- turreted monitor had been removed down be- low the pontoon bridges. All that remained to resist the advance of the enemy were onr heavy guns mounted at Crow’s Nest and in the batteries opposite Howlett’s, and every one of these were belching forth its enormous pro- jectiies with the greatest rapidity, Not as fortunate as the Fredericksburg were the Virginia and Richmond. Both gotagronnd without succeeding in passing the obstructions. Discovering that she waa not followed by her consorts, the Fredericksburg turned back and rejoined them, when all three, in company with the wooden vessels, eommenced a des- perate exchange of shots with our batteries, in which they were joined byevery gun the enemy had mountedtrom Drewry’s Bluff to Howlett’s. Near daybreak & mortar shell from one of our batteries went throngh the deck of the wooden ram Drewry, and exploding in her magazine, blew her up. The Drewry was a wooden vessel, mounting twoguneg, and under ecmmand of Lieut. Shepardeon. While making a reconnoissance of the en- emy, Capt. W.H. Able, of Gen. Heckman’s staff, picked up four deserters from the differ- ent vessels in the fleet, who had succeeded in escaping by swimming ashore. They state that every one, with yery few exceptions, on the Drewry was killed, and alsoseveral on the adjoming boats. ‘he notorious Alabama Semmes is said to have been in command of the fleet. It is said . that he was sent for to come to Richmond for this particular purpose, and that great things were expected from him. ~ There can scarcely be any doubt that aheavy land force was to co-operate with the enemy by attacking us on the north bank of the James. Extensive movements have been observed in Lee’s army around Petersburg, and itis very probable that they were caused by the with- drawal of troops in order to briag them over to this side of the river. Through the day the enemy, exasperated by the cheering with which the reading of the cir- cular announcing the destruction of the Drewry was received, suddenly opened all their bat- teries along the front of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Corps. Innumerable mortar shells were thrown at Fort Barnum; but the bombardment was rendered completely harm- less by the precaution taken by General Heck- man to place all the men in the trenches. Many chimneys were in great danger, and one ortwo were knocked down. Several of the men’s houses were entered by the shells, and these objectional visitors were travellingabout the roads in alldirections Thisstateof things continued throughout the day, and several false rumors were current to the effect that the ene- oy Were again afloat. n the event of the rams getting off and at- tempting to re-ascend the river through the night, Geveral Heckman has lined tne banic with riflemen, who, safe trom the enemy’s fire, will undoubtedly prove a source of great anuoyance. ‘The rebel fleet was composed of the tfollow- ing ves: 3 dron Clads.—Virginia, flagship, four guns, one hundred crew; Richmond, four guns, one hundred crew, commanded by Lieut. Whar- ton; Fredericksburg, four guns, one hundred crew, commanded ees Root, Wooden Rams.—Nansemond, two guns: Hampton, two guns; Drewry, two guns, com- manded by Lieut. Sheppardson. Smaller Wooden Vessels.—Beaufert, one gun; Raleigh, one gun. The fieet has been heretofore under the com- mand of Commodore Mitchell, but, a8 previ- ousty stated, is now supposed to be led by Raphael Semmes. LATER FROM EUROPE. Effect of the Fall ef Savannah—Decline in the Rebel] Loan—Gen. Sherman high- ly fPraised—Londen Times on Recogni- tion, PORTLAND, Jan. 27.—The steamship Hiber- nian, from Liverpool and Londonderry on the 13th, has arrived. Political news is unimportant. Cotton opened dull, witha heavy decline, but closed better, with a declineon the week of one halipence on American middling; New Orleans, 26 yd. G Breadstufis dull. Deeline on wheat of id.a 2d. Provisions quiet and steady. Lonpon, Jan. 13.—Consols closed at §9xa59%; for money. The bullion in the Bank of England has in- creased £164,000. The Bank of England has reduced its mini- mum rate of discouné to 5% per cent. The Loudon Times editorially replies to the rumors trom America that France and Eng- land contemplate an early recognition of the Confederate Stajes, sayteg it does not believe such & movement has been entertained for one moment, andthinks such a step wonld prove fatal tothe Goyerpment. Itemphatically de- nies that itever encouraged any idea of inter- vention by England. The Empress of France was unwell. From Little Rock. St, Louis, Jan, 26.—Advices trom Little Rock to January 17, say that the rebel General Shelby was blockading the Arkansas river at Daidyalle, eighty-five miles avove Little Rock, on the 1ith, to prevent vessels passing to Fort Smith with suppHes. ’ A detachment of troops, sent from Louisburg, landed and attacked Shelby, and 8 sharp fight ensued, but the result is unknown, farther than the report that we lost twenty-five men killed, and that Shelby evacuated the place after another severe fight. Reinforeements were sent from Little Rock on Monday, but the telegraph broke on Mon. day, and further particulars could not be obtained, t A dispatch from Colonel Livingston to Gen- eral Curtie, from Fort Kearney, says he has been up the Republican river nearly to Avicare Fort, hing for Indians, and thence to where Colonel] Chivington had his fight. The main trail is westward, along the Repub- lican river, and over one hundred smaller trails from the South join it., It is believed they crossed Platte rivertwenty-five miles trom Juiesburg, watching Livingston’s movements, The weather is very severe, but the horses and men are in fie condition. Livingstoa says the overland stages should run, and that he will protect them. ke Erie Ralders—The Culprits Liters iors surrendered. s =) Toronto, Jan. 57.—The case of the Lake Erte raiders was finally decided this morning, Peete being wmanimovs in the oplais judges a ious 0 J3dam Pee ohould be given up to The ‘United States. Gen. Butler Expected in Lowel). Bosros, Jan. 27,~Gen. Butler is expected at Lowell to-morrow. He has accepted an invi- tation to address his fellow citizens there to- morrow night. FROM CITY POINT. Mounting Meavy Guns at Aiken’s Land- ing — Preparatie: ther Naval ght. FortTRESss MONROE, Jan. 25 —Heavy guns are bei:g mounted at City Point and other places in the vicinity of Aiken's Landing, 80 as to give the rebel rams a warm receptioi should they essay to pass those points. Several schooners of coal were sunk last evening m the vicinity of the old blockade, above Turkey Bend, 0 as to completely inter- cept the passing of any vessel. Phe iron-clads Ironsides and Atlanta were ordered up the James river last evening, with whose aid no difficulty will be experienced in re deri 4 or driving back the rebel rams. Admiral Farragut is on board of the New Troneides. : Frem the Pacific. Saw Frarorsco, Jan. 25.—Since the marked decline tn gold at New York, and the corres- ponding decline of prices, the value of mer- chandisce here has Brapartionsbty, advanced, and the tendency is still upwards, confidence being strong as to the future of our markets, The mining and agricultural prospects in California, Oregon and Nevada promise in- creased yields, The United States revenue collector has seized & large quantity of tobacco and cigars for evasion of the excise. The British Columbia and Vancoever’s Island journals are agitating the subjeet of forming a union between these two colonies. Public meetings are also held for the same purpose. Arrival of Steamers from the South. New York, Jan. 27.-The steamer United pistes. from Savannah via Port Royal, has arrived. The steamer Illinois, from Port Royal, has arrived. The steamer De Molay, from Fort Fisher, bas arrived with $50 rebel prisoners. The steam frigate Colorado, from Fort Fish- er, bas also arrived. Arr New York, Jan. 27.—The steamer North Star, from Aspinwall, arrived to-night with the Calitornia mails of January 3. Ske brings $511,000 in treasure. No news received from the Isthmus. Arrival ef a Prize Steamer. New Yorks, Jan. 27.-The prize steamer Charlotte has arrived. — CONGRESSIONAL. THE SENATE, after the conclusion of our re- port yesterday, resnmed the diecussion of the retaliation resolutions, and withont taking a vote on the subject, adjourned. THE House went into Committee of the Whole, on the private calender of bills, sever- al of which were passed, and adjourned. INTERVIEW WITH GEN’L GRANT. Conversation Between Gen. Grant anda Stinguished Foreigner— G ant Asserts that Richmond Doomed City—The Steady Progress of the Be- sieging Army—The Rebel View of the Case. [Richmond Correspondence of London Times.} RicHMOND, Monday, Dec. 5, 1864.—Informa- tion has just reached me of a conversation held last week, in which the interlocutors were Gen. Grant and a gentleman who returned to Richmond on the 2d se from the North, bearing a letter of introduction to be presented en route from Mr. Seward to Gen. Grant. It is well known that the gentleman in question (who isa foreigner) is in intimate relations with the Confederate Governmen, He paints Gen. Grantasa gentieman of eufinent cour- tesy, tranquil and dignified in manner, free trom the prevervial bluster of his countrymen, and studiously conciliating in language. Gen. Grant commenced the conversation by extrav- sgant laudations of Presideni Davis and Gen. Lee, especially of the latter, whose equal, morally and intellectually, is not, according to the Federal General’s professed opinion, to be found among eminent military men any- where on earth. He proceeded next to make the startling assertion that Richmond ts a doomed city, and that Mr. Davis and Gen. Lee are well aware of the fact. He pointed out, with emphasis, that slowly and insidjously the Federal army is constantiy advancing a step, and thatnever, sincethe 14th of June, when it crossed to the south side of the James, has it made a quarter of a step backwards. “Theend,” he continued, “mast be the fall ot Richmond. How long it will he before the end comes it is impossible for me to say Gen. Lee knows the position of my army to be impregnable on both sides of the river, and he will attack en neither. I donot expect the city to be suddenly evacuated, but some day, little by little, my guns will get within shelling distance of the capital, and from that hour it is merely a question of time. It is probable that if at this stage the resistance be obstinate ard prolonged, the whole city will be burned to the ground. Anyhow, its evacu- ation by Gen. Lee's army is in the end ineyi- table.” While this conversation was in pro- gress, a telegram arrived from Gen Butler on the north side of the James, announcing ‘to Gen. Grant that the Richmond Examiner of this morning anticipates that Sherman will get safe to the sea coast.” - 1 can assure General Grant thatif he was in @ position to arrive at the undisguised opinion of President Davlsand General Lee, he would come to a conclusion different from that which he last week expressed, but which It is difi- cult to believe that he sincerely entertains. It is the deliberate conviction, not only of tha two eminent men im question, but also of eighteen-twentieths of the inhapitants of Rich- mond, and of ninety-nine handredths of the army which defends it, that the city was never so safe since the war commenced as at the present moment. FINAKCIAL.—From yesterday’s New York Evening Post: Wall street to-day is perturbed by spasmodic and sudden fluctuations in the prices of gold and stocks. The reaction against the recent irrational, prolonged depression of Federal and other securities appears to have set in, and the tears of those operators who, speculating for a fall, have ‘¢sold short,” are adding to the in- tensity and violence of the excitement. Gold has been considerably excited this morning from the reported termination of the peace movements, and from the large pur- chases to cover short contracts, but chiefly from the instability and derangement of the cur. rency. The loan market is easy but irregular. Seven per cent. is the usual rate, but money is bor- rowed at easier rates in special cases, The stock market has taken a sharp upward turn to-day, and the disposition to buy is still on the increase. Governments are strong, and 8 considerable number of orders from investors RENE been drawn out by the low prices now ruling. The Advertiser says: Money is in good supply, and call loans are obtained without difficulty. Therise in gold has lessened the inducement to hoard green- backs. ard funds are more easily obtained on time loans. There is very little demand for discount, and a slight turn in rates in favor of the seller, The stock market is strong and active. A “bull” clique was organized on the strength of the largely oversold condition of the market, and has succeeded in ranning up the price of the leading stocks. The general market sym- pathizes with the movement, and the lisi throughont is higher. Governments also are a shade better, though Withoutany unusual activity. Sixes of 1831 tose ; Five twenties, %; Ten-forties, 1. Railroad bonds and bark stocks are quiet. &7” A story is told of a certain Mrs, Petro- leum. whose husband had sudden} vee ints possersion of a large fortune, and “erected a bouee to correspond to his means, Mrs. Petroleam had heard that it was necessar: to havea“ library,” and accordingly sent to a popular book store and ordered one. A well- ascorted library of standard works was sent up toher house. Next day, comes down my Jady in @ towering rage at their selection. “Choicest works?” ctied-she,as an explana- ,Bation was attempted. ‘‘bother your choicest ‘works; they were all different sizes colors. I wanted them allin blue and gold, to match my furniture!” Ra There are now six ‘thousand men em- loyed in the lyn navy yard. The keel a e new frigate On is being Isid; and the work is to be hi on toan early com- pletion. Tne steamer is to have capacity for three thousand tons and will carry twenty-two Last lac each weighing nine thousand pounds. w7~ It is p West Virginia ing to Clarksburg. Affaire im-Geergete: Tae ExRottwent+-Last night, before the Meeting of the corporation, the enrolling off - cers met, with the comntittee, in the Uonuell Obamber, Mr. H. Burrows chairman. Dr. Cragin, clerk of te eighth sab dietric:, reported that part of the completed. The list includes the names of €50 persons. The committee ascertained that large numbers of non-residents and disabled persons were pamed inthe former enrollments, increRsin; them to 4 cent. more inan thay shoo! have been. If the names of all persons who are properly exempt &re stricken off, as They probably wilt be, the enrollment wilt be fe- duced about 50 per cent., and the quota in pro- Ttion. Por Newman, clerk of the ninth sub-district, reported that the list of that sub-dieirict is complete, with the exception of two or three names, which will be accounted tor to-mor- row (to-day), and be ready for transmission to the Provost Marshal. The list will show about 900 names, And the corrections necessary are about as reported in the eighth sub-dis- trict The committee ordered certificates of sixteen days service te be given the clerks 8pd.enroll- ing officers, in order to secure their prompt payment: and that they be discharged from service after this date. The committee ordered an advertisement calling the attention of citizens enrolled to the necessity for their taking an interest in se- curing the enrollment of all persons over- looked, in order that their own chances for escaping the dratt may be increased, and re- ferring them tothe clerks and enrolling ofi- cers who still act for the Government. The committee adjourned till Thureday next, &' 7 o'clock p. m. GEORGETOWN Councits, Jan. 27.—Reard ef A dermen.—The Board was called to order by Recorder Oox—Meesrs. Beall, Berry, Shinn, and Gedey present. The following from the Aldermen were con- curred in :—Kesolution in relation to the station house; requesting a tavern license to be issued to Wm. Taylor, colored; in favor of Francis Poor; for payment of certain bills forthe repair of streets; in favor of officers employed in cor- Tecting the enrollment lists; resolution in fayor of the Consolidation Coal Company. The resolution remitting & fine imposed on Vanderwerken and Weils was non-concurred in. The resignation of W.S. Magee as Assessor Was received and accepted; and the Board went into joint mecting with Council to fill the vacancy; after which the Board adjourned. Common Couneil_—_The communication from the Mayor, transmitting & resolution in favor of the Consolidation Coal Company, tor amendment, was read and referred to the com- mittee on streets. ‘The foilowing documents were also referred: Bills of Barnard & Co, for es lowe and neat’s foot oil; communication of W. C. Magee, resigning his office as Assessor; of Thomas Knowles, relative to the water tax upon his property; bill of Dr. Cissell, for neat’s foot oil. The following resolutions were reported and adopted: By Mr. Cragin—Resolution authori- zing the payment of the aceount of Francis Poor. By Mr. Shoemaker—A resolution au- thorizing the payment of certain bills for re- pairs of streets, &c. By Mr. Cragin (from the committee on enrollment)—A resolution an- thorizing the payment of the enrolling officers and two clerks, for sixteen days service in cor- recting the enroliment. By Mr. E. Shoemaker (from grievance committee)—A resolution re- mitting a fine imposed upon Vanderwerken and Wells. By Mr. E. J. Shoemsker (from street cOmmittee)—A resolution extending the rights granted to E. M. Linthicum, under a leaze to the Consolidation Ceal Oo., and for other purposes. A Peeaatson granting 8 license to Wm. Tay- lor (colered) te open & tavern in the town was taken up. Mr. Edmonston asked where this tavern was to be located, as he did not wantany one to open a tavern next door to him, and was not willing to vote for one next door to his neigh- bo! ir. Mr Shoemaker said the house was on Bridge street, near the bridge, and is now & restaur- ant—the “New Idea.” Bat the petitioner has purchased it, and wants the Corporation to give him a license to continue it. Mr. Shoe- maker said he had visited the house as an as- SeAsors and had found it very quiet and or- erly. Mr. Hill saw no impropriety in granting the Heense. Some of the bes! conducted restaur- ants in Washington belong to colored persons, and if this is conducted in an orderly and de- cent manner he would not object to it. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Hill sent to the chair a copy of a peti- tion, now before Congress, relative to the new market, and asking for the privilege of estab- lishing one independent of the town market, Porporting te be signed by Wm. Homiller, J. . Collins and 22 others, butchers, marketers, &e. Mr. Hill said the Recorder handed it to him to be read before the Board, to let them know what was going on. The Corporation has a committee befere Congress, of which the Mayor is chairman, and it appears that he is do} this work ef himself; has locked himself to five or six butchers to defeat the objects of the Corporation. If the petitioners sueceed, the Corporation has no use for a market-house. Mr. Coliins thought that there is one way ony to reach the matter—to instruct the com- mittee before Congress to use their endeavors to ¢efeat the project of the butchers. The paper was referred to the Aldermen for their consideration. A message from the Aldermen was received, announcing the resignation of W.C. Magee, an Assessor, and the readiness of that Board to go into joint convention to fill the vacancy. This Board replied, expressing its readiness to con- vene. The Aldermen entered the Council chamber, and the convention was organized by Mr. Beall, President pro tem. of the Aldermen, taking the chair, and Mr. Laird acting as Secretary. miceere, Hill and Hieston were appointed tellers. Messrs. J. F. Collins and James 1. Berrett were nominated for Assessor Mr. Collins received 7 votes, and Mr. Barrett 6 votes. Mr. Collins was declared elected, and the joint meeting adjourned. The President of the Council resumed the chair, and the Board adjourned. ———_—_~+ee--___ Candid Admi in. (From Russell’s Army and Navy Gazette.} ~ * * The fact is, that Hood's retreat has restored to the Federals nearly all they had lost by Sherman’s countermove in districte where, in our judgment, the issue will bs eventually decided by results obtained on the seacoast of the maritime States. Let us fora moment remember what has occurred since the war began. Shortly after the United States troops surrendered to Beauregard in Fort Sumter, the Confederacy flew its flag from Brownsville, on the Rio Grande, to Alexan- dria en the Potomac. Maryland was heart and solea Southern State. Beyond the Mi sissippi, Arkansas and Missouri were consid- ered as certain auxiliaries. The Stars and Stripes did not fly ona single point south of Baltimore except Fortress Monroe, Pickens andthe Tortugas. Since that time Virginia has been unconstitutionally divided into two States, of which one has been appropriated by the North. Maryland is bound fast inthe ‘ederal Union; Kentneky is in the hand of the Governor; Tennessee makes no effort to shake off the firm grasp which holds her as a North- ern State: New Orleans has fallen; Pensacola is under the Stars and Stripes again; the Mis- sissippi 1s,a Union river; Missouri and Arkan- sas are Federal States. The waters of North Carolina are sealed, with the exception of Wilmington. The mouth of Charieston, Sa- vannah and Mobile have falleninto the hands of Mr. Lincoln’s ‘ces. Every city on the banks of the Mississippi is in his power. Great Britian in the great war held a larger portion of the revolted colonies; but she waged war with France andthe thirteen States. She had ope enemy within sight of her shores, and the other.she sought.to force back to its allegiance was 3,000miles away. The North islimitrophe with the South. There is no foreign war to distract the energies ef her people, and she has just made enough progress to encourage her to make fresh efforts. Should Savannah fall, 4n attack on Charleston by land will no doubt follow; and with the possession ef the forts at the mouth of theCape Fear river secured, the work of closing the Southern States in a re- ceiver will be accomplished. Whether the North can exhaust the receiver or not, is the nextproblem to be determined, but it is evi- dent the effort will be long continued aad severe. Mitirary Fasnions—The New York Herald says the prevailing modes for ladies were never so bizarre and bri'liant now, and the sudden irraption of crimson, low, biue,green and scarlet, gold braid and buttons, can only be vo the prevailing military spirit of the country. Our gay zouave and ‘chasseur uniforms have produced &@ sort of contagious fever for bright colors and singular patterns which has at once seized poy the sex with which dress isan important consider. ation. And this military origin of the fashion further shows itself in the actual insignia of the soldier, which are complacently adopted by the ladies. Chevrons army buttons, corps badges, et., are now & standard portion of the modiste’s wares; and if the rage continues, we sre exper. to ghee Sgr ere daughters ac ly wearing 5 and carrying car- tridge boxes. ing Wa No fears are entertained of the rebels es- eprint | a port for blockade runners at St. . as has been p! by them, the Navy Department having already effecta- ally closed the port by a fleet of steamers. S7 Thirty thousand commissions have been issued to officers by the State of New York since the commencement of the war. Ne’ a Fo Fyreoye the capital of | York has now ten thousand officers in the ser- vice. ,