Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1865, Page 2

‘THE EVENING STAR. W. BD, WALLACH, Editer Preprister. WasSHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY............JANUARY 31, 1565. we BEADING MATTER ON BEVERY PAGE | BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GBAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, @7 itis understuod that Secretary Fessen- | den yesterday concluded an arrangement plation, by which the management of tne seven and three-tenths currenc: Cece emer after to-day, intothe handsof Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. We learn that the Secretary proposed More than two months ago to them to become the agents of this loan, the same as they had been for the old five-twenty loan, butthat they then declined. His appeal to the National Banks was subsequently issued, but the re- ceipts from subscriptions have not met the necessities of the Department. Itis hoped that the new arrangement will be beneficial to the Department and the country; and the well- known energy of this business firm, together With the successful manner in which they carried through the former loan, makes it al- most @ surety that they will not failinthe | present undertaking. wr The New York Tribune give allthe promi. | nence of double leaded type to a ridiculous | story that a secret league of the Roman Vath. ole Powers—France, Spain and Austria—on_ der the guidance and witha the express concur- rence of the Pope. bas been formed, pledged to recognize the Rebel Confederacy on or imme- diately after tne ith of March next, under the pretextthat the Union will thereafter consist of those States only which participated in the iate Presidential Election, and in the choice of | Members of the approaching Congress. The whole story is the most absurd stuff, and cal- culated, if not designed, for the New York gold | room. CHANGES IN MILiTaRY DeraRTMENTS.— By orders from the War Department the terri- | tory of Arizona is reannexed to the Department of the Pacific, under the command of Major General McDowell—headquarters at San Francisco, Ualifornia. General Sherman’s de- partment now includes North Carolina; and the Departments of the Ohio and the Cumber- land are consolidated, embracing such parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia as may be occupied by troops under command of Gen- eral Thomas. General Schofield is directed to turn over to General Thomasall archives, pa- j pers, &c, appertaining to the headquariers of | the Department of the Ohio. ®7 The evidence of Messrs. Albert D. Rich- ardson and James H. Browne, correspond -nts of the New York Tribune, who spent twenty months in the hands of the Rebels, and were inmates of ceven different prisons, has been given before the Committee on the Conduct of the War. It presents a telling and affecting picture of the suffering of our men prisoners in the hands of the Rebels, Systematic and autherized starvation in the midst of lenty, deliberate and unprovoked murder, dtapace: vorgre bend and despair are the burthen of the sto 7 The New York Herald publishes a com- piete roster of the rebel armies. The figures show that tbe strength ef the rebels isonly one hundred and sixty eight thousand nine han- dred and fifty meu ofailarms. This is their fullest strength. These forces are scattered from the James to the Red river, and from the Atlantic coast to the Indian territories. @7 Lucky Artists. Gottschalk’s income is 23,995, Bierstadt’s $4,000; both have fingered to some purpose. BJ Seventy blockading vessels will be re- leased from service off Wilmington by the cap- ture of Fort Fisher. National Union Club will meet at Island isll THIS EVENING, Sist January, 1835, at 7 o’elock. as business of importance will come up. By order of the President. itt F. A. BOSWELL. NOTICB—JOURNEYMEN PLASTERERS _ of this city, Washington, D his As- sociation will ho:d ther next meeting at German base led street, between F and G streets. By { Secretary, gaieatd JOHN F. McBRIDg. ere: <K Ooncert of Vocal Music will rc emer MEMBERS OF THE 7TH WARD 7 be given by the Pupils of Female Grammar ool, Third District, assisted by the Pupils of Ye Grammar School of the same District, at the Walinch School Building, on FEBRUARY 2, me \. ASmittance, 20 Cents; Children, 15 Cents. jan 31-3! ems THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD WARD yy the OHARLES P. WANNALL will be supported yoters of the Third Ward for the Common Connei it the special election to be held on the 6th of February. Ja 31 3t MANY VOTERS. BIG THING @N ICE GREAT SKATING MATCH! NEW YORE AGAINS? NEW HAMPSHIBE! On THURSDAY, February 2d 1855, weather per mitting, there will be a skating match between two celebrated akaters from New York, and two of the best known skaters of New Hampshire. A present will be presented to those who are decided, bya committee appointed fer that purpose. to be the most accomplished and skillful in this really etacefal art. The parties will meet at 3 o'clock P; m.,at the * Drover’s Keat,”’ and immediately after repair to the Skating Park, mecr by. where there is excell- ent skating. If stormy, first fair day. ‘A aplendid band ¥ill bein attendance. _ 7” Kefreshments will be served on the occasion by order and under the direction of the commit - tee. ja3l 2t* SECOND WARD DRAFT MUTUAL AID ASSOOIATION—The a weekly meet- ing will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. alat. at 73, o'clock, at German Hall, on llth street, between and @. Those wishing to join are in- led t nd. Maga JAS. W. SPAULDING, Bec. eae WAED MUTUAL EXEMPTION D BEOCIATION will meet at Temperance | on WEDNBESDAY EVENING. next, o'clock. All citizens of the Ward li: draft, will find it to their interest t y! tt selves wi # Associa! ee H. BARTLETT. Pr RE. PRESTON, Secretary. j ! ALL CITIZENS OF THE SEV WARD favorable to the reorganizaties of next, at 7 le to th the old Exemption @lub, er the formation of a mew obe are invited toa meeting at Island Hall on EDNESDAY BVENING next, at7 o'clock, Ja WS Gm LADIES OF WESLEY CHAPEL will Pa hold a Festival in the Lecture Room of the 1, corner Sth and F streets, THIS (Monday? EVENING, Jan. 3. The object of this Festival is to provide funds toenlarge the outlets and refit the church generally. A large supply of me | articles and anabun- dance of refreshments will be constantly on hand. No ra fiine cr games of chance in any form will be toiaated. Gentlemen and ladies visiting the Festi- val may be sure of specding a pleasant evening ‘Beaton Vickets, admitting Gentleman and Ladies, 0 cents . ja ot" NOTICE. —A SPECIAL BLECTION WILL J ve held on MONDAY, February 6th, at the jouse of Mr. Hoyle, bortheast corner of M and 9th streets, First Precinct of the Third Ward, for one Member of She, Cammaon Coane. weet ue Vaca: casioned e ing, ‘acancy occas! TAMES M TOW. G, W. LARNER, . - BAMUBL E,TYBON _jam-td mamissieners. THIRD WARD—SBCOND PRECINOT. : SPECIAL NOTIOS. otice is hereby given to the voters of the Third Ward that an election will be held on Monday, the 6th day of February next, for ome member of the Board of Common Council from said’ ward to a eeeacens Occasioned by the decrase of James Polis will be opened at the office lingshead. corner of 8th and EB o'clock a.m. to7 p.m, streeta. from 7 AB. F. W. ‘i WILLIAM ORME, ja 28-dtd om missioners. BEV. DR. 8, H. COX will deliv, i. of Lecturesin the 4}; atre burch en the aes 77th and 3!at it 7 m WATER RENTS. Warsx Reoistran’s Orricr, City Hall, 7 14, 1865. remises where the qestact please take notice—That the mnt for the year ead anuary 1856, w due to the Corporation of Washingto1 and at the ble at this office. If not paid prior to tl February. the water will be shut off earliest practicable day thereafter, without fur- ther notice, and not ree’ored until full payment of rent sball have been made. and two penses of sh 7 ahve eee or i ba a sof shutting of or NDOLEN COYLE, ja 16-dim Water Be, gistrar. p®?°r FOR KID GLOVES. In addition to our large stock, we shall open to- day fall assortment of COUBVOISIBR’S, ALEXANDEE’S, * BAJOU'’S, JOUVIN’S, In White, Black, Dark, Medium and Light Colors. Bmbroidered in Bleck and White, GENT’S KID GLOVES, (In White, Light, acd Dark, AT POPULAB PRicEs. J08. J. MAY & O0., 3068 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th ets, All occupants of rie nm wi | Sttation of the United States, The C: FINANCIAL. —The New York Evening Post of yesterday says: old is lower to day. The opening quota- tion WAs 215, the lowest 211. At the ciose 211% was bid. The transaction have been small And devoid ofexeitement. J The loan market is well supplied with capi- tal seeking investment on call at 6a7 per cent, As currency is rapidly flowing in from the weet there isa daily increasing accumulation. Commercial paper is more active at Sa9 per nt. “The stock market is depressed by the renewed efforts of the bears, who, having made large profits by their recent manipulations, are en- couraged to continue them,although the market is reported to be largely oversold. Governments are firm. Coupon sixes of 1581 are wanted at i(9X, Five-twenties at 105% New loan at 108, and Ten-forties at 100¥.. G[MOBR’S ARTILLERY AND ENGINEER. ing Operations rd Barry's London; Alderson ci tification. London; Lendy’s Fortification. Lond: Lendy’s Elements of Fortification, London; 0: Humphrey on Fortification. London: Jebb’s "Trea- tise on Attack and Defense, London; Connolly's London; D "s Manual for Engineer Troops ‘ansl oo FRANGE TAY! Forsara a thorough bred Bay STALLION, ears old; sired by Clark Mills Arabian Stallion. out of a thorough bred Northern Mare. d Driver and a. CK BStable,corner 6th and Cats ja30-6¢* ASY CRUTCHES Ac: History of the Royal Sappers and Miners. 2 vols,, very at } lish. 7, separicr Saddle Horse op be resen at H. MES- FOR THE LAME. knowledged to be the best, easiest and cheao, est Crutches ever made. for old or young, soldiers or citizens, male or female. Please call and see them at the Store, 344 D street, near 10th street Washington, Price. $5 to $3. jan 30 3t” Q@EATES ! SKATES!! SKATES!!! LADIES’ and GENTLEMEN'S SKATES, A choice variety this day receivetat . C. JOHNSON & CO'S, Pennsylvania av., bet. 10th and llth sts. jan 30-St {Chron} z PD solution OF COPARTNERSHIP. Tke copartnersbip heretofore existing under the names of TRILLING & HARTIG, has been dis- solved by mutual censent on January 26, 1835. Mr. FRILLING having purchased the stock in trade and the goed will of the firm, will settle al accounts. JOHN TRILLING, jan 30-3t GEORGE HARTIG. N=?” MILITARY BOOKS. Engineer ard Artillery Operations Against the Defences ef Charleston Harbor in 1863; Cees sin, the Descent upon Morris Tsland,the Demolition of FortSamter, the Reduction of Forts Wagner and Grege. with Observations on Heavy Ordnance. Fo! ications, &c., illustrated with 76 plates and engraved views. By Q. A. Gillmore. $10. ‘odleben’s History of the Defences ef Sebasto ol, 1854-'55, A Review, by Wm Howard Russell. Sent by mail on receipt of purchasers’ prices, Catalogues of Military Books sent wher re- quested, Liberal detuction made to sutlers, purveyors, *tvust published, and for sale by us! abl ed, and for sale = HUOSON TAYLOR. Bookseller and Stationer, jan 28-7t 334 Peon. avenue. H. W. HAMILTON, Agt. DEPOT FoR GENERAL BUILDING MATERIALS, No. 562 Bavente st., OProsirs CENTER MARKET, 30,000 LIGHT SASH. 2.000 PATRS RLINDB, 2,000 DOORS, aeran° FEET MOULD. In addition to the above. a great variety of BRACKETS. NEWEL POSTS, BALUSTERS, DOOR STOOPS, GLAS8, PUTTY, &c.. &o Also, the West Castleton SLATE MANTELS, the best and cheapest now in use. Superior to marble in every respect, ama only about half the cost. DOOR and WINDOW FRAMES, DOOR JAMB3, INSIDE SHUTTERS, FRENCH Sa8H. and final: ly, everything required about a@ building fur- nished at short notice. PAINTING DEPARTMENT. ©. 0. HAMILTON wili execute with dispatch all orders for HOUSE, FIGN, and ORVAMENTAL PAINTING, GRATRING: 2 HAMILTO No. 562 7th at , opposite Center Market jan 233m a Washington, D. 0 ANABY BIRDS, < C MOCKING BIRDS, os PARROTS, &c. 52 274 7th street, bet. Land M. ja2%6-Im* street. Ori. HARTERECHT, GPEND YOUR EVENINGS PLEASANTLY S and usefully, reading the best novels and other standard works (a choice of 2.000), for 33cts week- ly, with great reduoement te double aubscriptions. People’s Circulating Library, 250 Pa. av , near Kirkwood House, bet. lith and 12th-s dec 27-1m™ 234 234 B. H. STINEMETZ. OE HATTER AND FURRIER. Penv GENTS’ DRESS HATS, HATS, CLOTH Hats. (felt bodies, something new,) Che eee \N SQUIRREL. BIBER AT ETER MINS, ke. Latest styler, best qualities, and moderate pri- ces. jan -1w BVER TOO LATE TO LEARN.—Professor WOLOSKI opensa New SINGING CLASS by his new and extraordinary method, on most liberal terms. All these ladies and gentlemen who wish to make fine singers, and join Professor’s Oratorion, can enter their na’ at his residence, 353 Birth street, between H and I ats. jan i7-Im BALLS, PARTIES, xc. COME ONE! CO ALL! rormsasconponsxo sau. ah STAB CLUB. V The members of the Star Club most fally announce to their oumer- ous friends the public that they intend te give Beco Ball at their Beoons OOD FELLOWS? HALL. Tth street, between D and B, On THURSDAY, February 24, 1355. 3 The Ce iy ies epare no pains to make this 1 vst alls o| 1e 88: a. on celebrated Brass and String I Baud has been en- eccasion, i; Kets G1, admitting & Gentleman and Ladies, COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, McDermott, B. Daly, Fp eekieed, F, Wanderlick, J. 2: Werden, .%. Dunn, _ jan 27-6t* 5 ee M ABRINI'S FASHIONABLE DANCING - AOADEMY, TuMPERANCE Hatt, E st., bet. 9th and 10th sts, he third tter of the season will commence on THURSDAY. fobs 3. 195. Days. of Tuition—Ladies, Masters and ‘Misses’, Tues- Tova Bingeatins ted Bettarss om’ 383 m. 5 Gentlemen’s classes, Tuesday's, Phursde: , and Saturdays. from 8 to 10 p.m. For Circulars apply at the ‘Keademy during school hours. jan 25.29 HE SOCIAL OLUB SOIRER’S, EVERY MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING, Ah OITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Litb street and Ohio avenue, si Tickets $1to be had at the door. Dancing com- mencing at 90’clock p.m. ja 20 Im* HE TELAND SOOITAL CLUB WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH GRAND BALL At ISLAND BALL, corner 6th and D streets, Island. on THURSDAY, February 16, 1855. Fee futare advertisement, ja 17-2W* LOST AND FOUND. $ ] 0 REWARD IS HEREBY OFFERS@D FOR A HORSE that was Btolen on Friday night last from James McAlen_No. 654G street near North Capitol A Bay Horse, three white feat, atat in the face, and blind. Jan 31-3t* OS8T—On Wednesday night, January 25, on Pa. 4 avenue, between 2th and Navy Yard,a MU8l0 BOOK, with a blue over. for the 2d violin, The finder will rac. liberal reward by leaving it at LOUIS RICE. 1 Penn. avenue, Or corner of 5th and 1, Navy Yard, near 10th st. Jan 31-3t* § REWARD.—Lost. on Saturday night last, °F in Northern Litertias Market, a BASKET nd KUTCHER’S APRONS, and a ‘BUCKET. I will pay the above reward if left at No. 19 North- ‘ern Liberties Market, or No, 74 Washington Market. ja 31-3t* B OUGHT TO THE SUBSCRIBER, 146 High treet. Georgetown. (steamed oyster house, ree, black NEWFOUNDLAND DOG, white br fret The owner can havs him by claiming operty and paying costs. Ja 30-3t* $10 REWARD —Lost or stolen, 2 SORREL R MARE, 14 hands high: atar in her fore. bead; left front and right hind feet white; sbout six yearsold. 319 reward wi!l be given if returned t KOESTSR, 59 Bridge atreet. Sate Georgetown D. 0. $5 REWARD-Strayed away on the 25th inst , from my farm, near Biadensburg,® yellow and white spotted OUW, cf medium size. giving feme milk. The above reward will ba given to any one on éelivery at JAMES H. SHRBEVES’, 7th st. Ja 3)-3t* I O5T—On Sunday vieht. the 224 instant, a black 4 and white BULL TERRIBR, with a collar and chain. A liberal reward will be paid if returned to JOHN HAUTSTETTER, 24 st., between K and L, Island. ja B-3t* { O8T—On Wednesday, 25th inatant, betwean 434 a4 and Metreets north, a LADY'S FORCOLLAR, lined with purple sat he finder wi!l be liber ally rewarded by leaving itat No. 3 M st. north, between lith and 12th ata. Ja 28-3t* J O8T--A roll of GREENBAQKS contaiving about 4 sixty eight do one fifty dollar compound interest Treasury note, with other Treasury notes ofasmaller denomination. Any oce finding the same will be suitably rewarded upon leaving it at ee wavyeesnts Office, No. 465 Ninth street, an $83." GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS ATTENTION! THE DRAFT!! et every man whose name is on the list in rgetown see it that all his acquaintances to enrollment are also properly enrolled; for apne Ais chances of being taken will be les sened. Aliens, those enrolied elsewhere, and those claiming exemption from any cause, should at once call upon the Provost ‘shal, (corner of 18th and I streets,) prove their claims, ave their ames taken frem the list, as it will be too late after the draft takes place. Al! are personally interested; let all help. Apply to Jesse Hicks. Walter Prather. Francis a urTOws, John T, Shaw, of the Eighth Snb- istrict. Basil Burrows, Daniel Collins Joxepht Nicholson, John B. Davis, of the Ninth Sub- District. By order of the Committee to Correct the En- rollment of Georgetown, H. BURROWS, jan 28-e03t [Chron Chairman, "THE UNION LEAGUE, IN CONVEN- tion, have made the following nominations or Mayor and Common Oouncil of Georgetown, For Mavor—GEORGE HILL, Jr. Fi Commen | Oouncit—DR. QHARLES CRAIGIN, OLEMENT A. PECK, WILLIAM Cc INS, WILLIAM H. ROHRER. JOHN COX, CHARLE* 8. ENGLISH, EDWARDSHO: . JAMES W. DEEBLE. J. A. MAGRU- JOHN MARBURY, Jr.. BENEDICT 3. 4a 17-2awlit&d6t r] H THE GOLDEN RULE! 0! FOR CALIFORNIA! CHEAP PASSAGE $325, 8300, $225, $125. Apply at the Liverpool and Cork Steamship Agen- cy,G st. bet. 9thand 10th. D. A. BROSNAN, Bex- ton of St. Patrick’s. ja 9-Im* TT! VERY LATEST AND FROM THE MOST RELIABLE SOUROK, J. BELLEW & CQ., 510 Seventh Street, Ladies’ BELT BUCKLES, new style, just im- ported, the largest stock, the greatest variety, the newest coods We begin to cell down at75 cents. 81. $1 H, $2.00, $1, #5, $6, to $10 for zold plated. gilt and enameled. These are really beautifal joods. * Don't forgetto call early. Tell the conductor to let you out corner7th and Dsts. Find P. J. BELLEW & CO.'3 STORE, fan 19-29 610 7th street, P. 456 INTERIOR ADORNMENTS. 456 486 PAPERHANGINGS. 436 A select and varied stock ot Gilt, Medium and Low_priced Paperhangings, Borders, Statues, Cen- ter Pieces, &c. WINDOW SHADES. Buf, Green, Chocolate, Brown and Gilt Window Shades, a variety of patterns; Shade Fixtures, Tassels. &c. J PICTURE CORD AND TASEELS. Silk and Worsted Picture Cord and Teszela, dif- ferent sizes and colors, a beautiful assortment; Picture Binas, Nails, &c. OVAw PICTURE FRAMBS, The largest astortment of Oval Frames ia the District, warranted to be Yea with gold leaf; also, @ Yariety of Dark Wood Frame@, with a va- tied stock of small-sized Oval and Oarte de Visite Frames, ENGRAVINGS AND PAINTINGS, ri irk cheice Bogravicgs and Paintings always D ature Orders for Pavorhenging and Window Shades punctua ly attended to in city or county. Terma cash for gcods or labor J. MARKRITHR, No. 486 7th atreat Ja212w* Bight doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, INGZICR—VANBORR, BRO. & CO., De: Stoves and Tin W; and al sh ing shop of Guns, Loc! Bells. Stoves, Tin Ware and Trunks, Furniture, &c. Persons will find it to their advantage to greuss call, No. 2807th street, betw: Land M. jan 12-Im* + Gen AND OHEAP OVES, BT Made and sold by WHITE & BRU., No. 25 Maine av., Island, near the Armory Square. Buy jgton manufactured Stove you get them repaired at ja 12-Im* N & 00.8 PHILADBLPHIA ICE Sith AND CONFECTIONERY DEPOT, eorner ]2thand F ats, All orders peony execa. ted. ll-eolm* hl cost. STORY ON THE CONSTITUTION: 2 vols. Story SS on the Constitution; 1 vol. Fisher's Trial of the Gonstitution. Tremeahere on toe Constitu- tion of the United States: London. Bicker Ge onstitation of the 8! : % tie: i tor ei tat.e; 1 vol. Cocke’s Conatituticnal His- the United States. The Lost Principle; 1y ‘barosaa. Curtis’ History of the Conntit tion of the United States; zvole. Blliot’a Debut on the Uonstiution ena the Madison Pave Yols- Chittenden's Debates of the Peace Conv: The Federalist FRANCK TAYLOR. T UNDERSIGNED. i - ing off our enti: stocker DRY GOUDs.« cone sisting of DOMESTICS DRESS G00Ds, will once to the publ offer 1e paratory to stook and we. pan ie ieatsoneee of our friends ond former custom. gs calland examine bere SS once else- ja 23-6t* 323 ba events, FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICES F ZEPHYR WORSTEDS— ZEPHYR WORSTEDS, Having determined to close our ZEPHYR WORSTEDS, we the prices to only 3) cents per for $1.10, or only $4 per pound SILES, &c tre weal rates which we jan 21-6t Penn. avonue, a i ising oe cheap, at 33@ Distrect, noar Nth, ‘OR LD, Law eo pias BR: Bie aif. feren' " STEPHENS & CO., 32% P of WA. rae a jana? THE DRAFT IN GEORGETOWN.—The Georgetown Draft Association has been zed and is now fairly sta - Forty dollars, pezanis in installments previous to the Draft, will undoubtedly protect every mem- berfromthe same. There will be a meetin, WEDNESDAY EVENI 2 a of the Asséciation every G, at 7% o’clock, at the Georgetown Oustom House, Congress s: , above Bridge, where aud wheo all the resideots of Georgetown (Eighth and Ninth sub districts) who ee todo so may become members ef the Arso- ciation. The Treasurer will be in attendance to receive installments, :; All interested are earnestly invited to come and Hels themisels ces cne time is short and delay is jangeronus. yy order: GEO. HILL. JR., Prasident. ED. 88 AKER. Secretary. jan 4-1m A CHANCE FOR PUBOHASING GREAT BAR- GAINS. DRY GOODS. Having bought the entire remaining stock of the lately retired firm of Messrs. Y. Poitier, Marta no & Oo,, of New York, at a low price for cas with a deduction of 5 per cent., I will sell the whole stock at prices named on the bili below, still leay inga profit of 5 per cent.to myself,and to the Public the greatest bargains. Thesale will commence MONDAY, Jan. 3th, until sold. The following is a copy of the original bill: 320 yards Bleached Oottons 6A7 do io oe 1,¢52: 60 Hoop Skirts. 33 Balmoral Skirts. 543% yds French Merino... 192 So. CoburaliGloth’ 84636 do ciao DeLaines 332400 Armuries. 4%3% do French Ginghai ‘do fine Saxony fl ~_ 3 on 30 do do o Lot Hem-stitched Mourning do... 45 Bor’d Bro.Linen Table-Cloths. 1 50. 10 doz Linen Towels 00. EE 450 pa do . se A lot Blankets, various kinds..._... 60 pair fine Plush Ladies’ Gloves, 109. 7240 Kid 1 = Gloves... .... 20.2... 144 do Black Liste Thread Gléves. BeSaasA 25 doz Ladies'’White Ho: 112 145 pack Pins ‘6e. paver. Im 1.20 dor. Best Coat’s Got 749 60 yarda Black Sil! 75 129 do Colored Silk bE) Various other goods 3 Discount, 5 per cent.......--. eee eee Received Payment, J. ¥. POITIER, MARTANO & OO. The whole of the bill wili be sold at the above prices, without deviation, and without discount, at 8. M. MEYENBERG’s, No. 48 Market Space, bet. 7th and sth sts, ~ (Under the Avenue House.) My stock of LADIES’ FURS, OLOAKS and DRY bec Be also be sold at much reduced prices. jan CEABLIFIED omy ARTPIED OIDER!! Just r y rior OLARIHEED CIDER tee Trop, Hew Tors, Also, on hand constantly, a lar, ok of prime Mescachusette Cider. oft which I offerin quan- ties to suit purchasers at the lowest inion RIL iF 2: SHINS, de 29-1me" Potting Depot, aetown’ DU. FOR, SALE Wit be sold at a great two CARB ae TAGES, three sets of xt spring; oan trot NBCOND EDITION 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Ce. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: Wasxixeton, Jan. 31, 1965. Naw Yore—Finst Bearp. Coupons, 109%; 5-20°s, 103%; 1040's, 101; Oer- tiflcates, 77%; Gold, 200%. LATE FROM THE SUVUTH. Richmend Papers of Saturday. The Richmond Sentinel of Saturday, 23th instant, says: «It was a matter of pleasant remark yester- day that the President and Vice President had been engaged in @ long consultation on public affairs” The Enquirer of Saturdsy says that Mosby's wound is nearly well, anc that he will be in the saddle in a day or two. The Charlesion Mercury of the 13th, hasa say- age article against the Richmond proposition to yield slavery for independence. The Mer- cury says “it is not at this late day after the loss Of 30,000 of her best and bravest men in battle: by te of South Carolina in behalf of the institution of slavery, that she will suiter it to THiS RIVER ONE OF THEE YORPEDS a Lb BOATS IN OUB POSSESSION. 2 Information has been received at the Navy Department, by & telegram from City Point, dated yesterday afternoon, to the effect that a torpedo boat, left by the rebels on the James river aground just above the obstructions in the river, during their late naval raid, has been captured by a night expedition sent out by Commodore Nichols, and is now in our pos- session. The boat has two good engines and two torpedoes on board. GUERRILLA BEPREDATIONS, On Friday last a small party of rebel guer- rillas made a raid on the horses of some farm- ers living on the Virginia shore of the upper Potomac, opposite Sharpsburg, Md , but were fired upon and driven off, witha loss of one killed and two wounded. starr @ricERs, Major A. E. King, formerly of Gen. Rickett’s staff, has been announced as Assistant Adju- tant General on the staff of Gen. Augur, RESIGNED. Major C. H. Raymond, A. A. @., of General Augur's staff, has resigned. CONGRESSIONAL. Tumspay, January 31. SENATE —Mr. Wade presented a resolution of the Legislatare of Ohio, adverse to the pas- sage of the general bankrupt law. Also, a resolution of the same Legislature in favor of the repeal of the duty on printing pa- per. Both ordered to be printed. Mr. Wade said that in the reply of the Sec- retary of War to the resolution calling for the list of general officers, their location and em- ployment, it was state that Generals Banks and Meade were detained here before the Com- mittee on the Conduct of the War. This, he said, was incorrect, and read a letter addressed by the Committee to Gea, Banks on the 13th of January, when they found he was in the city, and he appeared and testified on the 4th, since which the committee had ma”e no further de- mand on his time. Mr. W. made a similar statement as to Gen. Meade, who appeared be- fore the Committee on the iith of January. Neither of them have since been required to be here by the Committee. Mr. Harris presented a petition of ministers of the gospel, praying amendment of the en- rollment act, so as to exempt clergymen from the draft. Referred to Military Committee. Mr. Dixon, from the District of Columbia Committee, reported back the billto amend the act of incorporation of the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company, Tecommending its passage. [Thisisthe bill which authorizes the new lines to the Arsenal from the City Hall, and along 9th and 12th streets west, into and through several uptown streets in Georgetown, with tare at eight cents.) _ Mr. Dixon introduced billto amend the act incorporating the Columbian Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. Referred to the Dis- trict of Columbia Committee. Mr. Sumner offered the following: Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested, if in his opinion not ia- compatible with the public interests, to furnish to the Semate any information in his power concerning any recent personal communica- tions with the rebel Jefferson Davis said to have been under Executive sanction, and also copies of any correspondence relating thereto. r. Johnson said he had a resolution on the same subject, and sent to the Chair the follow- ing: Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested. if not incompatible with the publie interest, to inform the Senate if any person, and if any, who, has, with his author- ity or assent, been in Richmond negotiating with the President of the so-called Confeder- ate States, or with any other person or persons in that place, in relation to the termination of the present war, or with a view to ascertain from such persons in authority upon what terms, if any, they would be wiiling to have said war terminated; and if so, to inform the Senate also what information he has obtained from such agent or person. Also, if such per- son wasin Richmond as aforesaid, whether he was authorized or permitted by the Presi- dent of the United States to represent to the Confederate authorities upon what terms or conditions the President was willing to nego- tiate in relation to peace; and if so, what such terms or conditions were. Mr. Sumner said the resolution he offered was much briefer, and he objected to the phraseology of Confederate authorities. He spoke in his resolution of the rebel Jeff Davis, and inquired in regard to personal communi- cation. He thought it was not well to go into detail in the matter. Several Senators reminded Mr. Sumner that the phrase in Mr. Johrson’s resolution was so. called Confederate authorities. mir: Sumner said he preferred the term rebel. Het Johnson indicated he was not partic. ular. Mr. Doolittle said it was important to deter- mine exactly what was called for, and sug- gested that both resolutions be printed and called up to-morrow. It was so ordered. Hovsk.—The Speaker has appointed Messrs. Stevens, Washburne, of Illinois, Mallory, Davis, of Maryland, and Cox asthe committee on the part of the House to‘open and examine the electoral votes for President and Vice Pres- ident of the United States. Mr. Fernando Wood asked leave to offer the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the duty of the President of the United States to maintain inevery Con- stitutional and jegal manner the integrity of the American Union as formed by the fathers of the Republic, and in no event and under no circumstances to proffer or accept negotiations which shall admit by the remotest implication the instance of any other Federal or Oonfeder- ate government within the territory of the United States. Mr. Farnesworth objected tothe considera. tion of the resolution. Mr. Fernando Wood then gave notice that he would move a suspensior of the rales next Monday. The House resumed the consideration of the Anti-Slavery Constitutional amendment. Mr. McAllister, of Pa, who formerly yoted against the measare, would now vote for it, he believing that nothing short of recognition would satisfy the rebels. He declared eternal war against the enemies of his country. Mr. Coffroth, of Pa., advocated the amend- ment, saying thathe would constantly stand by the organization of the Democratic party. Mr. Miller, of Pa., opposed the proposition, differirg from his Fags Sage who had said they intended to vote for it ‘he question of what was to be done with the freedmen has not been answered. Mr. Brown, of Wis., gave his view: the amendment, and he offered an amendment so as to gradually abolish slavery and gi compensation to Union men. : Mr. Harding, of Ey madea spoon against the pending proposition, arguing thattruth and principles never change, but that human na- ture changes. ua One hundred and seventy. three rebel offi. cers have arrived at New Orieans from John- son’s Island to be exchanged. now re. main on the island 3,110 omcats, who it, is reported will shortly be e: S7 Jeff. Davis has established an “Invalid Legh at Matamo! 5, with recruiting offices at Piedras, Negras, Saltillo and Monterey. awThe formerly known as the New Orleans Delta, Bas heen rented by. an as- sociation of that city, and appears.under the name of Daily Independent. TELEGRAPHIC NEWs. > PEACE COMMISSIONERS FROM RICH- MOND REPORTED ON THEIR Way HERE. ——_—— Alexander H, Stephens Heads the Party. — Battrmorg, Jan, 31.—The American has a special despatch from Annapolis this morning which says ‘ol. Taylor, of the 2d Maryland, who arrived here this morning, says that on Sunday Alexander H.Stephens, R.M.T Han- ter, and two others, reached our lines, and re- quested permission to come within them, near Fort Hell, but were refused, and were await. ing permission from Gen. Grant, who was then absent. FROM HAVANA. Release of Rebel Pirates Concerned in the Capture of California Steamers — New Rebel Steamers. Nsw YorK, Jan. 31.—The steamer Havana has arrived from Havana, with dates to the 25th. oRdvives from San Salvador to the 19th report that the Government had set at liberty the pirates John Bradshaw and Thomas Reynolds, arrested, in connection with others, in the pos- session of one of the California steamers. Tae tribunal decided that they had no right to inflict ishment. ; Prine English steamer Vulture arrived at Havana on the 22d, twenty-five hours from Nassau, carrying the rebel flag at the foretop. She is a steamer of three hundred and thirty- five tons. The General Whiting went out as belonging to the Confederates’ steamship. Sentenced te be Hung. CrxotnnaTi, Jan. 31.—S. B. Davis, who was identified at Newark, Ohio, some says siuceas keeper of the Andersonville (Georgia) military rison, And who confessed on his arrest as be- pg a bearer of dispatches from Richmond to Canada, has been sentenced to be hung at John- son’s Island, on the 17th of February. The Federal Prisoners at Salisbury, N.C. ROANOKE ISLAND, Jan. 26 —A letter from the interior says a large namber of Union prison- ers have been added to Salisbury, where star- yation and brutal treatment is increasing. Rebel deserters invest the interior counties, robbing and plundering indiscriminately. Decline in Geld. New YorK, Jan. 31—Gold has declined 5 per cent. LOCAL NEWS. THE WASHINGTON CANAL.—The following communication was sent into the City Coun- cils last night. Coming as it does from one (Wm. D. Wise, Esq ,) who has probably had more experience in connection with the Wash- ington Canal, and given more aitten- tion to the subject in its business and sanitary bearings than any other man, it is entitled to careful consideration. The com- munication was accompanied by a carefally drawn survey of the canal and surroundings, showing the value of the improvement pro- osed : - To the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Common Counci|—Gentiemen: Having devoted considerable time and attention. both as a Cor- porates Official and as 4 private citizen, to the ashington city canal, I beg leave to submit the following remarks upon the canalas the main drainage for Wasnington city, and to suggest 8 meaus of disposing of the sediment therefrom in a manner that will ensure a per- manent public improvement to our city: - In the present condition of our city, that is while its present recognized grades continue, the canal is and must be our great receptacle of the deposit from the various sewers running through our streets. The washings of the sur- face of our streets, alleys, gutters, &c., from 17th street west to 3d street west, running back as far as M street north, ares wept directly into the canal. It receives, also, the sediment from the 17th street sewer, which drains the War Department and Winder’s Building; from the 16th street sewer, which drains the President's House ard grounds; from the 15th street sewer which drains the Treasury Department, and from all the other sewers as far along the canal as © street south, draining all the principal hotels, many private houses, much of the sur- face of the city north of the canal, as well as the Post and Patent Offices, the Government prcing office, the City Hall and Judiciary ospital, and the Capitol building and grounds. In addition to the above, that portion of the city east of 14th street west and north of M street north is drained with part of Washing- ton county through Tiber Creek intothe Wash- ington city canal. We cannot drain direct to the river m Wash- ington as is done in other cities. This tact will appear evident to every one who will reflect that the water of the Potomac at high tide is Within five feet of the level of Pennsylvania avenue; and, in cases of freshets, it rises almost to a level with the ayenne, filling the cellars adjacent with water. Withsewers then drain- ing directly to the river, in cases of high tides and freshets the water would rise in such sewers almost to a level with the avenne. The surface draining of our city, flewing into these sewers already filled with tide water, and the water thus flowing in not having tho necessary outlets at the river, these sewers would overflow; and, in addition thereto, as th ¢impetus of the stream in the sewer would be checked by the tidewater filling it, the Wwastings from our Streets and the sediments trom houses adjacent would settle at that point in the sewer where the drainage meets tidewater. This can be shown from the fact that the sewer leading down 1Uth street to the canal (having all the advantages of an in- clined plane which a sewer running from the avenue to the river could not have) retained a deposit of sediment for more tnan three han- dred yards of a depthof from three to four feet, which had to be removed by laborers at an expense tothe Corporation of more than 21,000. Again, it would seem that the canal cannot be narrowed and arched over, and then used for the purpose of drainage. This will appear evident from the fact that the portion of the city through which the canal runs is so situated that it would be impossible to give a sewer thus constructed a sufficient declination to- wards the river. A current of water could never be created in the canal that would giye more than fonr miles an hour, which would insufficient to sweep out thedeposit that would accumulate in the canal thus constracted into a sewer. The heaviest freshets that we have known hfve carried volumes of water throngh our canal, and with a velocity that none of these artificial means could equal, and yet the deposit in the bottom of the canal has not been reduced one inch by any of them. But granting that suck a sewer would carry out the sedi- ment, its only receptacle weuld be the channel of the Potomac or the Anacostia, and that im- provement cannot be esteemed as very sub- stantial which drains the city at the expense of its navigation. The dredging of the channels would be fully as expensive as dredging the canal itself. Believing then that unless the grade of our city is materially changed, we cannot drain directly into the Potomac, and that we cannot drain directly into the river through the canal converted into a sewer; it seems to me that the only available drainage we can have must be into the canal in its open condition, and the de- posit there must be removed by dredging ma- chines. In this connection I beg leave to sug- gest the propriety ot dredging out the canal and depesiting the material taken from it be- tween the Monument Square and the small island, at the mouth of the canal. A petition from the citizens of Washington asking the assistance of the general Government in earry- ing out the same object is now before the Com- mittees on the District of Columbia of the Senate and House of Representatives, and I believe is favorably considered. Among the objects to be attained, it suggests the following: lst The cleaning of the canal, so much needed as & sanitary measure. 2d. The filling up of whatis now a danger- ous miasmatic swamp, which, in its present cordition, is bare two-thirds of the time, and the noxious exhalations from which, during the summer and early autumn months, has made the Presidential Mansion so notoriously uphealthy as a place of residence, and which to a very great extent will remedy this evil. 3a. By giving more uniformity to the topo- graphy of that part of the city, to render it much easier to embellish the ones grounds asp mall or ek tor which the surrounding grounds are intended. dth. By connecting the grounds of the Presi- dent's Mansion with those of the mall, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Capitol, to ob- viate the necessity of passing through the busi- none Dertot Cycom acres of new land for the United States adjoining the Washington Monument grounds, greatly improving the oeuth, Greatly improving the facilities for com- &e., &c., &c. oreo aition to the above, I would also sug- gest the propr: and advantage of narrow- ing the canal. hen narrowed, the depesits from the sewerage, &c., in the canal. covering a smaller surface than at present, would neces- sarily be increased in depth, and consequently more easily and economically removed by the dredging machines. At present the canal con- tains 150,000 yards of this deposit from drain- age, and 75,000 yards have been dredged ont since the canal was thoroughly cleaned out fifteen years ago. Were the canal then nar- rowed to 30 yards in width, (the total, 225.000 yards, in fifteen — shi ered influx of 15,000 .yards,) in two years average depth of the sediment in the canal would be two feet. This would still leave two teet of, water in the canal atlow water if the canst were dredged to its properdepth. It could be marrowed more economically by being nar- rowed gradually, and the material in the canal could be advantageously ased for filling in be hind the new w8ll, while the process of nuar- rowing was g@ing on. I would also respectfully call your atten- tion te the locks Rroeewee, on the map here- with presented. heir advantage would be manifest. In the first place, by closing them in time of freshets the water in the canal would be prevented from overflowing tts banks. Again, by closing them, the waste waer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Oa ‘would be forced through the canal, and aa influx of pure water supplied. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Wa. D. Wiss. . Washington, January 23, 1965. ceva Lael For fee HraRrine.—Yesterday after- noon, at 3o'clock, Justice Clayten called up the case of J. Vanskyver, who is charged with felontously obtaining money from the United States, and with enticing Geo. W. Garner, a winor, from his parents There was no evidence given by witnesses at this meeting. But from the statements of both parties it appeared that George W.Garner, son of Mrs. Eliza Garner, 13th, near © street, was induced to offer for the military service asa substitute or otherwise. He was taken to Nor Tistown, where be passed An examining sar- geon, and received a bounty amounting to near . He was sent to Camp Cadwallader, and was there rejected, but is still held in some way notexplained. He sent part of the money and his clothes ho ne to his mother. and begged to be relieved from his condition. His mother had the warrant issused for Vaaskyver upon charge as before stated. Mr Vansky ver declares'that the boy went of his own accord; was not urged, and he did not know his age. Mr. Phillips, who appeared for the defense, asked for the dismissal of the case upon the ground that forenticing & miner away trom his parents there is n@ criminal law imposing apenalty. And as for the charge of obtaining money frow the United States, there is ne evi- dence to be offered, and if there was any ob- tained at all it was only from a suostitate broker beyond this jurisdiction. Mrs. Garner, who was present, only asked for the restoration of her child, who she says, is a minor considerabiy beneath the age to be lable to military service. After consultation with Superintendent Richards and Mr. Phillips, Justice Claytoa held the accusea to bail for further hearing two weekedrom to-day. in order that the boy may be returned to the citv. The money held by Mrs. Garner will be placed in the hands of Justice Ciayton to be delivered to Vansky ver when the boy shall be returned to the city free from military service.~ ae Crianat Court, Judge Fisker. —This morn- ing, the case of Sumnel Campbell, colored, in- dicted for the murder of his wife, Mary Camp- bell, on the 17th of December last, at Gtiesboro, was taken up—Messrs. Johnson and Gray ap- pearing for the prisoner. It appears that no persons were present when the affray took place, but on the report ofa pistol being heard, some of the neighbors entered the house, when they found the deceased had been wounded tn the neck, from the effects of which she subse- quently died, but net until after she had made a declaration that she had been shot by the accused. The latter alleges that she was wounded by accident, she having the pistol in her hands at the time. This morning the offer of the dying declaration as evidence was ruled out, on the ground that at the time it was made the accused was not eonscious thatjthe wound would prove fatal. sco ea SEconpD WARD StTaTION CAases.—Patrick Ragan, violating cow law; $10. Kate Shelby, threats: bail for peace. Patrick Ragan, nui- sance; $2. Molly Burns, threats; pail for peace. Mary Fitch, disorderly; dismissed. Minnie Tilghman, profanity; 3. Jos. Hutts, fighting: 2. Edward Smith, do.; $2. Robert Kemp, violating hack law; #2. John Renolds, drunk and disorderly, Belle Scanlon, drunk; $2 Richard Harris, assanit and bat- tery; bail for court. Mary Tilghman, disor- derly: $3. John W. Daniel, alias Ryan, do; $3, and sent to Superintendent 4s a suspicions character. Thomas C. Speurs, disorderly, for hearing. Calvin Hinman, drdnk and disor- derly: $350. James Greenleaf, disorderly; $2. le Se Tue FURTHER Hearino.—Yesterday after- noon, Justice Thompson resumed the hearing of the charge against Richard Safle, Lewis Miller, and James Hayes, suspicion of assault and battery with intent to kill, and robbery of Wm. Bennett, Inst Saturday night. Hesristts Hilbus, sworn testified that Siffie and Miller arrived me about nine o'clock. Tunis evi- dence c irming the evidence already given by other witnesses, these two men were dis- missed. Hayes was sent to jail for further hearing. Moses Black, colored, has been ar- rested upon the same suspicion, and was held to bail for further hearing ——— STeaMER Cut Toroven.—The ocean steam- er Atlantie in forcing her way up the river on Saturday, was injured by the ice to such an extent as to cause her to leak, rendering it necessary for her to undergo repairs at Alex- andria. —_—e—<— Marriace Licenses —During the month closing to-day, the Clerk of the Court has is- sued 154 marriage licenses, of which 32 were to colored couples. Last January there were 102 issued. 5 _, 78.—Harrison Barker and Simeon Denty, domg business in Alexandria, wera arrested on Saturday charged with selling goods to go through the lines, and sent to the Old Capitol yesterday. Ee Icr.—Arrivals by land from the lower Po- tomac report the ice to be very thick, and in some places banked up to the height of seven or eight feet. ——— Comps.—Ladies in want of beantiful combs and new styles of coral sets and sleeve buttons, should call atthe Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 438 Pa. avenue, near 4 st. ja 30-30" ES War Bepartment, Adjutent General's Office, Washington, January 30, 1855, eRS.No 47.-|Extract ] * *'* $0. The Special Military Commission, sonvened by Special Orders Ne. 41, J 1834, from this Office. and o! which Majar Gener iS Deuble- ae 8. Volunteers, is President, is hereby dis- solved. x By order of the Becretary of War. (Bigned) E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General. ‘OSTUMES FOR MASQUBRADRES, Fancy Dress Balls. Tableaux, Private Theatricals, &c., for hire and made to order. Apply 265 © street, near lith street, between the hours of 8and 10 a. m m, and 2and7 . GOURLAY & CURLAND, parties of address will be at- ja3i-im 288: N.B None but tended to. is ‘ Hos FOR RENT AND FURNITORS FSR BALE. hat desirable and well located five story browa stone front residence, No. 62 Missouri avenue, between 3d and 4?: streets, is for rent and the furnitw for sale The bouss contains 2% rooms, is we}l furnished. and is now filled with boarders. Gas throughsut the building, and water and rangeinkitchen. Possession given on the Ist of February. Apply onthe premises, ja-31-3t* ANTED.—Having good reasons for believing that certain Southern =e of war are needing some necessary articles of clothizg, and having been kindly permitted by the War Depart- ment to furnish these prisoners with the same, most of whom are undonbted Union men: there- fore, WANTED Contributions in money, cast-off clothing. (mew would not be refused,) &e., &c. Persons wishing to contribute will please address me at 223 7th street. [1t"] BRYAN TYBON. Y THOS. DOWLING, Auct’r, Georgetown, _ VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN ORGETOWN AT AUCTION, On MONDAY AFPTERNCON, o'clock, in frent of the , I will sell’ part of Lots No. 117 and 118. fronting 20 feet on Muat- gomery street and 120 feet on Beall street, and run. ning back ‘to rovement t} ‘ermsat the cost of fear "HS pH08. DOWLING, Auct._ Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers % BRICK HOUSE, WITH FR. ii THO SO ULLDING. AND LOT, ON 2D STREET, BETWEEN VIRGINIA AVENUE AND Dart, Ge MONDAY, the 6th of Febraary, at 4 o'clock p m.,infrontof the premises, we shall sell the above-Damed propstry being part Lots 5and Sanare st Ge improvements, which cens: esidence. Terms: One aif cash; balanes in six and twelve months, secured by adeed of trust on the prem- ines. wall conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost ef the purch: ja3l-eodkds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts, [ANS’ OOURT, JANUARY 357TH, 1865— Ove oF Gocuere, WasHinoton Voumrr, of To-wnt :—In the case of Mi t Ad, CTT hasnt ih the Court of ry for thetiant settlement and ‘po sonal of said deceased, of the ts in hand, as far as the same have been coll: and et ae and where ed aed t) of sai notifi ade 60 ans’ Court of Washington Oo ¥ tral! h their claims properly vouc! w be fo! therwise by lar seat in tai 2 a copy or be rder be ish: Serer foo Sting Re, pertcaatie dist aayor february, 1865, 2.0. ROBBINS, eT ye SONGS BARE eee ef some Ramee = A WI tie te pobre ht} 0 Raqui-