Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter. WASHINGTON CITY: BSATURDAY.....-..-FEBRUARY 4, 1865. ASTATED MEETING OF TAE COLUMBIA ‘Typoeraphical Society Tig EVENING. at cil Chamber, City Hall, ; Te o'elock. le} ‘B. MacMURRAY, Secretary. lem PAUL'S M. B MISSION.—Rev. Gao, wi Hivpt, of the meee Baltimare onference» chin the Mission Chapel. er Tau Wdtrects, TO-MORROW BVENING at 7% ‘The public are invited it ofsloek B@ BEADING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, THE INTERVIEW WITH THE REBEL | DEPUTATION. ‘The President aad Secretary of State arrived this morning at 10 o'clock from Fortress Mon- Toe. We learn that they had an informal confer- ence yesterday with Alexander H. Stephens and his associates, R. M. T. Hunter and J. A- Campbell, on board the River Queen, Hampton Roads, The conference occupied four hours, and re- sulted in no change of the attitude either of the Government or of the rebels. + Return of President Lincoln and | Secretary Seward, THE INTERVIEW WITH THE REBEL | DEPUTATION. President Lincoln and Secretary Seward ar- sived in Washington at 925 this morning, by | special train from Annapolis on their return from Fortress Monroe. The President, who left here on Thursday, at 11:15, accompanied by Mr. Geo. S. Koontz, the agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, arrived at Annapolis at 1:15 andin company with Mr. K., proceeded to the Naval Academy, where the steamer Collyer had steamed up, and going on beard, left immedi- i ately, and arrived at Fortress Monroe at an early hour yesterday morning, and during | yesterday morning, the two boats, the Mary Martin bearing the rebel deputation to Fort- Tess Monroe, and the River Queen, on which Mr. Seward went down, were lashed side by side, during which time the President and Secretary of State and the rebel deputation had & protracted interview. The boats separated about dusk, and the River Queen immediately started for Annap- olis, where she arrived early this morning. The special train which was in waiting for the party left that place at 7.50, and arrived here, as stated above, at 925. Generals Williams and Ingalls, who came up on the Uolyer last night, were on the same train, as were also Mr. R.S. Chew, of the State Department, who wentdown with Mr. Sew- ard; Major Eckert, Superintendent of the U. S. Miltary Telegraph; and Charles Forbes, attache of the White House, who &ccompanied | the President The parties were in conference seyeral hours, and just before the boats parted company friendly leave-takings were ex- cbanged between our officials and the rebel deputation. oo “ SPECIAL EXCHANGE. Lieut. Gawley and Private George Duskey, 19th Virginia (rebel) cavalry, have been sent to Fortress Monroe ‘or special exchange, by order of the War Department. ASSISTANT TREASURER.—The Assistant Treasurer at New York is here at the invita- tioa of the Treasury Department. New York financiers are on the qui vive concerning his consultations with the Secretary, and the prob abilities of the prompt payment of interest due in March and May next. Gonz TO NEw Yorx.—Mr. Jay Cooke nas gone to New York for the purpose of complet- ing arrangements forthe sale of the Seven- thirty loan. Fis axciaL.—From yesterday’s New York Commercial Advertiser: The stock market is but little effected by the | important negotiations at Fortress Monroe. ‘There is such an utter incredulity as to the ‘possibility of peace coming out of the negotia- tions, that stocks are actually strengthening pending the interchange ef views with the rebel commissioners. The alfairs of the market are conducted almost entirely without regard to the apparent possibility that the wires may at any moment bring news that a basis of nego- tiation bas been determined upon and an armis- lice proclaimed. Goyernments are weak, and 38 lower. The truth is thatit is generally taken for granted that the negotiators will sep- arate only with an increased resolution to prosecute hostilities with greater severity, in which case there would be a strong upward bound in prices. It is this apprehension that prevents any movement for a fall, upon the facts of the situation. The gold market opened at 206, and has con- tinued during the morning at near that figure. ‘The operators appear to have little confidence in any pacific result coming outof the pending negotiations with the rebel Commissioners. There is a general abundance of money, and the rates tend ds wnward. Foreign exchange is rather more in demand, in preparation for to-morrow’s steamer; but ‘with such &n abundance of bilisas thereis at present on the market, the leading drawers find it impossible to make transactions at late rates. Tue Drart.—Successtul efforts have been made by New York to have her quota under the recent call of troops lurgely reduced by tne deductions of the proper credits from the assigned quota. This has been effected by the earnest appeals of prominent citizens, chiefly in the city of New York, to the proper authori- ties at Washington. The Philadelphia Ledger, referring to the matter as applicable to that city, Urges prompt action to Rave the enroll- ment lists revised, and publishes a table show- ing that proper credits up to Jannary 31 will reduce the quota by 3,769. Concerning New York the correspondent of the Ledger says: Dispatches from the supervisor's committee, who are in Washington to remonstrate with Provost Marshal Fry against the excessive | quota, were received here this morning. They are of a character to give a reasonable assur- ance that justice wili be done, and the quota reduced; also, that the President and Secretary of War are disposed to acquiesce in the opinion that the draft cannot legally take place until fifty days have elapsed after the final assign- ment of the quota. n done much to quiet the uneasiness ip the construction be conceded, the men required of us can be raised, by liberal bounties, withouta draft. if the statement be correct that the draft will | not be legal until fifty days afver assignment of the quota, the time for making the draft, it would of February, as the assignments were not made before the early or miadle part of January. ‘This may be incorrect, however, and shonid Hot cause @ relaxation of eitort to fill the quota under the call. @7A Nassau letter of the i6th states that there were over two and half million pounds of bacon stored at that point awaiting a chance to be carried through ihe blockade. Much of this bacon is from the Northern States, sent there to run the blockade. 7 The fees of the attorneys and counsellors employed by the War Department from the Suth of June, 1863, to the Ist of January, 1865, amount to $23,471. wv Lieutenant Cushing's brother officers nick-name him the “Dake of Albemarie.” a S7 The Superintendent of the Pacific Rail- road receives « salary of $10,000 per annum. @@ The ice in the Hudson river is breaking up, interfering seriously with the New York ferry boats, and doing some damage to ship- ping. m7 The great northern wilderness, xn. as the Jobn Brown tract, is virtually a pibadey serve for game, and laws have been enacted for its preservation. Game abounds withont mit. Four hundred deer were killed on Ro- quette river last summer. in This announcement bas | fic mind, as under the conviction that, if that | , Must be extended beyond the i5th | (E SERVIOS WILL BE HELD [ aire of Representatives, SABBAT IC AFTERNOON, Feb. 5th, at 3% o’rlock Preachin, by Rey. Joum Cuester, pastor of the Capitol Hi Presbyterian Church. Ww leper ERMETIC PHILOSOPHERS, M 42D D.—A regular commuication of H 8 SENATE. No , Will meet corner 9th and D Yolock, Fullatten‘anceis WM. H. SLATER, Kt. Recorder. streets, Feb. 6th, at requested. fea 2t JOHN W. SIMMS I8 ANNOUNCED AS A ., candidate for the Board of Common uncil at an election to be held onthe 6ta Feb- ruary, 185. to fill the vacancy in the delegation gor ne Ge! vee coused by the death of James irving, late o! joard. 1t* = BY MANY VOTERS. (Ser JOURNEYMEN CORDWAINERS are * hereby notified to meet at Temp-rance Ball. E street. between oth and iota. on MONDAY, ‘ebruary, 1865, order of : “tedsits 7 Ore eB. P. RAIN, FRED’K 1. HARVEY is announced as a candidate for the Board of Common Goun- ‘at the epecial election, February 6. 1855, to fill the vacancy in the delegation from the Third RS. . Ward. caused by the death of Jas, Skirvii fed 2 ie or MANY VOTE | Nem y: CHOWDER. OYSTERS. &c.. EVERY a EVENING, at ANDERSON’S, the old | “Ruby.?347 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite the Metropolitan. nn AYEREO OPP Ste FAIR ACK CHURCH (REY, ALFRED HOLMEAD, RECTOR.) | AT ISLAND HALL, ; Corner Virginia Avenue and Sixth street, (one i square from Seventh street Cars.) | Openon THURSDAY NIGHT. February 2d, 1865, | (TABLEAUX EACH NIGHT.) Season Tickets, $1. Entrance at door, 20 cents; Children, half price. ‘The Tableaux have been gotten up with great taste and care, and at creat expense. and promise to be most interes’ ng and successful, They will umber fome 45or 5 during the Fair. fed 1-2w TO THB VOTERS OF THE THIRD WASD i (CS chantese: wan NALL will be supported y the voters of the Third Ward for the Common Council Ke the special election to be held on the 6th of MANY VOTERS ru: Ja 81 6t* THE LADIES OF WESLEY CHAPEL will hold Festival in the Lecture Room of the 1, corner Sth and F streets, THIS (Monday) | NING, Jan. 9. The object of this Festival | is to prone funds toenlarge the outlets and refit | the church generally. 3 | A large supply of fancy articles and an abun | dance of refreshments will be constantly on hand. No rafting or games of chance im any form will be tolerated. Gentlemen and ladies visiting the Festi- | val may be cure of spending a pleasant evening. Season Tickets, admitting a Gentleman and Ladies, § cents. ia 39-5t* NOTICE.—A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL be held on MONDAY, February 6th, at the | house of Mr. Hoyle, northeast corner of M and 9th streets, First Precinct of the Third Ward, for | one Member sf she Common Cone. au the | Vacancy cccasion e death of Jas Skirving, | JAMES M_ TOWERS, CPa EV G. W. LARNER. SAMUEL E. TYSON, m missionera, THIRD WARD--8ECOND PRECINCT. = SPECIAL NOTICE. Notice 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 one member of the Board of Common Gonncil from said ward to arene wacenee occasioned by the dec: ase of James Skirving. Beq. | ,,Pells will be opened at the office of John 8. Hol- | lingshead. corner of 8th and E streets. from 7 o’clock @. m. to7 p.m, re ASE AS. F. WILLIAM ORME, Commissioners, | _jn2-td ja 28: dtd WATER RENTS. Warer ReGIsTRaR’s Orrrior, i City Hall, January 14, 1355. All occupants of premises where the Aqueduct rater is taken will please take notice—That the Water Rent for the year ending January Ist, 1535, is now due to the Corporation of Washington, and able at this office, If not paid prior to the Isth of February, the water will be shut off st the earliest practicable day thereafter. without fur- ther notice, and not res‘ored until full payment of | rent hal base pecs pater au two dollars ex- penses of shutting of and restoring. RANDOLPH COYLE, Ja 16-d1ro Water Registrar. Mr. JAY COOKE, of our firm, having resumed the General Agency for Government Loans, we are prepared to furnish premptly te agents and purchasers U.8. 7-30 TBEASURY NOTES. These notes are issued, underdate of August 15, 1364. in denomonations of 350, $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000, They bearing interest at 7319 per cent. per an- num, and bave coupons attached, payable in Isw- ful money, on February 15th and August 15th of each year, The principal will be paid in lawful money on August iSth, 1367; or, at the option of the helder, the notes may then be exchanged, at par, for U. 8. FIVE TWENTY BONDS, redcemabloat the pleasure of the Government at any time after five years, and payable twenty years from August Ist, 1867, with interest at SIX PER CENT IN OOIN. payable semi-annually, These bonds are at pres ent worth in the market about NINE PER CENT’ premium, from which deduct the premium upon the accrued gold interest, and there is left a nett premium upen the bonds of 8IX PER CENT., with a prospect of a much greater value at the | date of the maturity ef the Seven-Tairty Notes. We receive in payment for subscriptions the sey- eral issues of FIVE PER CENT. TREASURY NOTES, allowing accrued interest thereon. We also take Certificates of Indebtedness and Government Bonds of all irsues at their current value. Full information furnished upon application in person or by mail, CAUTION TO BUYERS AND HOLDERS OF 7-30 NOTES, In order te prevent the mutilation of these notes the Secretary of the Treasury has given notice that the notes are not negotiable unless all the ua- matured coupons are attached. JAY COOKE & CO Bank feb 4-dtf el AMERICAN HOYLE, by “Tro Hoyle’sGames, Whist with rules for ol: © the Game. Hand Book of Whist. Whist Player's Manual Pardon’s Hand Book of Whist, Lonion, Whist, Backgammon and Dranghts. Hand Book of Betting, London. Chess and Draughts, by Cap- tain Crawiey, London. Whist, Loo and Cribbave, by Captain Grawley, London. Bridgewater Trea- tise on Whist London. Cavendish’s Laws and Practice cf Whist. Calebs on Whist. London, Euchre and its Laws, by a Profersor. Mardon on illiards, London, Croquet, by Oaptain Mayne Reid FRANCK TAYLOR. D*£?eT FOR KID GLOVES. COURVOISIER'S, ALEXANDRE'S, BAJOU'S, i JOUVIN’S. Full steck on hand, for sale at | POYULAR PRIGRS, JO8.J. MAY & OO., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, feb 3-2tif between 9th and 10th sta. V ETERANS, ATTENTION! THE HIGHHEST BOUNTIES PAID! $1,150 FOR THREE YEARS, $775 FOR ONE YEAR, AT“ THE TENT,” Corner of 15th street aad New York avenuz, Washingten city, D.C. | Either live of horse cars will take you there; or | No. 8 Wathington Buildin Chron.] fe3 tf | FJA1E DEEssine, MR. H. PHILLIPPI, HATR DRESSE is, will Dress Ladien’ Hair device the the day M. Ww 336 Pennsyiwet As. fine assortment of new Tiage?, such as Buggies Rockewers, m and Half. Jersey Wagons, &c., &c.: allof a ee make and finish. Old Carriages taken in_exchapge. Rw Repairing Loieapaee omy to. B’T H.GRAHAM feb2-$t* 409 Pa. av., near 43s st..and 374 D st. OFIOR. —V ABBORE. BRO. & OO., Dealers in Stoves and Tic Ware. and also general Og pad ing shop of Guns, Locks, Bells. Stoves, Tin Ware ph a hed eir advan’ |. No, street, between ‘na fa! bd ili fan rime OTICK.—Cali one and all, find LADIES G. MENTS. HOOP SKIRTS, NOTIONS sdk Al GOOD} ral at very low prices, No, 190 and 79 Bid Spree t, a jan7im= °° "°°" young & BEHREND. | BALLS, PARTIES, &. a IXTH LL OF Ss paekD Baye HIAWATHA OLUB. The members of the H Club take pieas- rR urein img treir sixth annual Ball, at Btott Hall, corner Pa, avenue and 20h 4 street, TUESDAY EVENING, Fob. 14 ss, at. Particulars in fature aevertiseme: fe4-S& Wat* CELEBRATION OF Fea ee eA(NGTON’3 BIRTHDAY, The Shield’s Ciub wiil give their fifteenth grand B t Tempera’ce Hall. on At A WEDNESDAY NIGHT, feb, 214, Committee of Arrangements, i Bolends. z Flanegan, , Bar . . * M. Brady, ©" Oe? Tickets $1, admitting a ‘o bats or caps allowed in | ’B FASHIONABLE DANOL | Gatatabaetie Crs th maak Texpsranow Hart, B st., bet. Sth and 10th sts, ‘The third quarter of the season will commence on THURSPAY, Feb. 2, 1855. D, f Tuition—Ladies, Masters and ‘Mirses’, days, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 3 t Dp, m. eptiemen’s classes, Tuesday’s Thursdays, and Saturdays. from 8 to 19 p.m, For Circulars apply at the ‘Kcademy during school hours. jan 25-20 —= HE SOCIAL CLUB SOIRE ‘5, RVER MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING, AT THE OITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 2th street and Ohio avenue, Tickets @1to be had at the door, Daxcing com- mencing at 9 o'clock p.m ja 2 Im* LOST AND FOUND. ee ee ee O8T—Strayed or Stolen, en Thuraday, the 2d in- 4 stant, three SHOATS and one SOW $2) reward will pepasl ifreturacd to JAMES MURT, corner of Land New Jersey avenue. 1t* Lot Georgetown. on the 4th inst., crossing 2d_street to Potomac, by s widow lady, a POCKET-BOOK. containing $3.75 in peper and 23 cents in silver, also a ring highly prized as a wed- ding ring. Anyone returning the same to 48 2d street will receive the thanks and lasting grati- tade of the owner. feb 4-2t* OUND—In Genter M - On 2ist January,a POCKET BOOK, con’ ‘ing some postag+ cur- rency,and some other cles, which the owner can have by describing t! $5 REWARD—A Black Newfoundland DOG. oD Address Red House, corner Iat and O streets, opposite Baltimore and Ohio Depot. fes-st* § 5 REWARD—Lort. on Wednesday night last, at Grover’s Theater, or between it and 410 E street, oppomte Temperance Hall.a FUR COL- LAR. I wiligive the above reward if left at 110 Est, Le 3-3t* | M_BERRY. I OST—A small black and tan TERRIER SLUT, 4 had on a small leather collar. Any one re- turning the same to Room No 9 Pay Department, 316 EB street. near Grover’s Theater, will be liher- ally rewarded. feb 3-2t* JST—In the Treisury Department, on the 24 instant. a PORTMONNALE. containing about $55 im gteenbacks and two drafts,one ona Sche- nectady bank for?2. The finder will be suitably rewarded on leaving it with RUFUS LEIGHTON, Secretary's office, Treasury Department. fe 3-3t* LS82— Yesterday, about 12 m.. between the 4 Treaeury and War Department » MEMORAN- DUM BOOK containing order on Mr. Godey for ice forthe use of the Adjutant General’a Office. The tinder will confer a great favor by leaving it at the west duor of the War Department building, fe3 JOSKPH McQUCKIAN. | Aire) Wednesday morning, a POOKET BOOK. ecataizing about $3), amongst which $1 note of the State o it als tained a counterfeit $5 Confederate note and business cards of the firm of John@, Fry A liberal reward will be paid the finder by leaving it at 447 Penn’a av., bet. 3d and 4); streets, fe3-3t* JAMES HENDERSON. if O8T—Near Soldiers’ Rest. Washington, D. C 4 Japuary 23, 1556. a leather-bound HAND TRUNK. containing ope military dress suit and sash; also, the pavers of Company G. I77th 0. V. I.; also, a Captain's Commission. The Trunk is new; no markonit. Any information ef the above will be thankfuily received and liberally rawarted by me, at Seminary Hospital, Georgetown. D O, Wat VESY, fe 3-2t* Captain Compaay G, 177thO V.I. I O#T—On Sunday night, Mth ultimo, between 4 12th and C streets south, and Ith street Bap- titi Church,one % Black FUR CAPS. A suitable reward will be given by leaving it at the corner of 12th and Cs Island, L O8T—On Friday night Iast,on F st 2ist. or on 2ist, between F street and P a Point Lace HANBKERCHIEP, for which eral reward will be paidif eft atS4 Pa. av. ar 2ist st. fe 2 3t* $5 REWARBD.—3trayed or stolen on or about the 12th of January, a BLACK COW, with horns, white under the belly, with holeg bored through the borne near the head, with bell and chain collar. I wili give the above reward if de- livered to me on L street, het 234 and ath fe 2-3t* MARCELLUS HOLTZMAN. GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS MOTICE —There will be an Adjourned Meeting of the Georgetown Draft Associ- ation held on SATORDAY EVENING, the 4th instant, at 72 o'clock, at the Georgetown Oustom House, to afford all persons liable to draft an op- portunity of becoming members, and thereby se- curing themselves exemption {rom the samo. GE HILL, Jr., President. E. SHOEMAKER, Secretary. at . THE CrneZ Ens OF GEORGETOWN, faving been requested by many ef my friends to become a candidate for the office of Mayor at the ensuing election. this isto Ter I will do so, Very respectfully ADDISON. Georgetown, D. C., Jan. 31. 1865, tel-2tawiw THE UNION LEAGUE, IN CONVEN- tion, have made the following nominations lor Mayor and Common Council of Georgetown, Kor Mayor—GEORGE HILL, Jr For Common Covnci.—DR. OHARLES H. ORAIGIN, OLEMENT A. PECK, WILLIAM R. COLLINS, WILLIAM H. ROHRER. JOHN BE. COX, CH i MAKER. JAMES W. DEEBLE. J. DER, JOHN MARBURY, Jr HUTCHINS. Ja 17-2awlit&d6t Sang OFF AT REDUCED PRICES AT No. 119 Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C. t SMOOT & BURROUGHS will commence this day selling off their entire stock of DRY GOO U8—the mest of which is fresh and desirable—at reduced prices. and as they desire to CI =, Zz n> iF 4 fo} ) | Teduceit to a very low point by Ist of March, in- vite all who are seeking bargains to give them an early call fe2-Im REALLY CHEAP DRY GOODS, At 8. M, MEYENBZRG’3, Having bought tho entire remaining stock of the lately retired firm of Messrs. J. Y. Poitier, Marta- no & Oo., of New York, at a low price for cash, with a deduction of 5 per cent., I will sel] the whole stock at prices named on the bill below, still leav- inga profit of 5 per cent.to myself, ant to the Bublic the createst bargains. Thesale will commence MONDAY, Jan. 30th, until sold, The following is a copy of the original bill: 320 yards Bleached Cottons. $8000 7 do do 235 90 ‘o do 42109 4 do do 234 2B PD rd do de eteee ee 1,096 68 242 yards 6-4 Sheating.....-- ... 20670 65 do 104 do (best qualit: 1,167 75 43532 do Calico (assorted). 108 1,264%2d> do 5,319 de 794 do 54334 do 60 Hoop Skirts. 30 33 Balmoral Skirts. : i 543%¢ yds French Merino......... 516 25 192 do Coburgh Oloth 134 do B46 50 234 34 166 25, 216 75 of a2 84 162 do44 yds. Bl Shit Linen_ 16200 #) doz. Linen Handkercaiefs.. 7590 33 do do i) Lot Hem-stitched Mourning 100 45 Bor’d Bro,Linen Table Cloth 67 59 i0doz Linen Towels..... 50 00 459 ps. do 3559 A lot Blankets, various k 102 37 60 pair fine Plash Ladies? 60.00 72do Kid Giov:s.. = 9090 144 do Black Lisle Thread Gloves. 23 80 25 doz Ladies’White Hose(37}<pr) 4 11259 145 pack Pins 6c. paper)... 72 104 40 1,20) doz. Best Coat’s Cotton 1.74000 6) yards Black Silk 75( 1m do Colored Si 15000 Verious other good 87313 053, Discount, 5 per Co ast 12,495 21 Received Payment, J. Y. POITIER, MARTANO & 00. 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 8th stg, (Under the Avenue House.) My stock of LADIES’ FURS, OLOAKS and DRY GOODS will also be sold at much reduced prices. feb 2-3t ‘HOMPSON’S POMA! J 1’ ings Pith lage Mad ae erat uate air, 18 far superior to any ot! Prepared by FG. WELUEE sold by all Druggists, Price 85c. test Ee ERTS Bortes’s BALSAMIO MIXT: a B.—This old, Well known and entirely lable remedy, Secret Muledies, is {6 aan a ee is for ale bral Brageiga. vice NECOND EDITION. 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo-. tations of Government securities : Wasumeron, Feb. 4, 1966. Buying. Selling U.S. 110 U.S. 5-20' 109 U. 5._10-40" 103 102 One Year Certificates, By Naw Yorr—First Boaap. Coupons, 109%: 5-21's-102 % ; 10-40’s, 1015; ; Care tificates, 97%; Gold, 209y. PUSH ON THE COLUMN! The President, by his journey to Fortress Monree, and the patient hearing he has given to the rebel deputation, has afforded to the country the best evidence of his disposition to do all that may be done consistent with the national honor to put a stop to the further effusion of blood. Associated with him in the journey and interview with the rebel deputation was our distinguished Secretary of State. The rebel deputation cannot, therefore, aver that they were not afforded fall opportunity to make their representations to our Government, even though they were not permitted to visit Wash- ingtor. The result of the interview was as we anti- cipated, and as we have prepared onr readers to expect. The rebels, or their leaders at least, are not yet prepared to accept the only terms we can Offer, i.e. to lay down their arms and yetarn to the Union. It is well that the mask has been thus ef- fectually stripped from the face of these as- sumed peace commissioners by President Lin- coln and Secretary Seward. All parties sere will now recognize that there is to be no peace short of fighting the thing squarely through. While Lee’s army remains intact at Rich- mond there can be no peace worth having. So, push on the celumn! Forward Peace Commissioners Grant and Sherman ! APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS IN THE COL- OBED CORPS, An order has recently been issued directing applicants for positions in the Colored Corps to make the application in their own hand- writing, and to state how long they have been in the service, their age, birthplace, and pro- fession or trade before entering the service. Recommendations from the company com- manders of the applicants are also necessary. GOBBLED UP. Four rebels, all of the 12th Virginia cavalry, were gobbled up in Loudon county by a scont- ing party of the 12th Pennsylvania cavalry, and sentinyesterday. Their names are John E. Gilbert, George Gilbert, Lewis Dooley, and Edward Jenkin COMMISBARY GENERAL OF PRISONERS. Yesterday General Hoifman assumed the du- ties of Commissary General of Prisoners here, relieving General H. W. Wessels. Gen’) Hoff- man formerly oecupied this position, but was transferred to Western Mississippisome time ago, to act in the same eapacity there. THE REBEL DESZBTERS. For the week ending January 4, two hundred rebel deserters have been received here from the armies of the Potomac and James, all of whom took the oath and were furnished with transportation to such points as they desired to £0. TRANSPORTATION FOR REBEL DESERTEBS. The number of rebel deserters coming within our lines has been so large during the past month that $30,140) have been expended in fur- nishing them transportation to points in the North. Mags. Lincotn’s RecerrTion.—The drawing room reception by Mrs. Lincoln this atternoon was attended by & distinguished crowd of per- sons, who thronged all the rooms thrown open to visitors. Mrs. Lincoin received all her guests with marked kindness, She was tastefully attired ina heavy black velvet dress, trimmed with white cord and buttons, an elegant point lace shawl, headdress of flowers and lace, white kid gloves and fan. The President, who was in attendance, was very cheerful, and during the reception hours conversed freely with a number of bis intimate acquaintances. Among the very large number of notable per- sons present were the lady members of Secre- tary Welles family; Major General Halleck and lady; Vice-Admiral Farragut and lady: Sena- tor Hendricks, and lady; General AE. Eaton, and the rooms were thronged with new arri- vals at2p m. THE OLD CAPITON PRiIsoN.—Owing to the reception of such a large number of rebel pris- oners, it is found necessary to clear out the Old Capitol prison each month. Yesterday forty-seven rebel officers, including Col. J. W. Hunter, of the 68th Nor‘h Carolina, were sent to Fort Delaware, under a strong guard. At the same time eighty-seven rebel privates were dispatched to Fort Warren, Boston harbor. There are still in the Old Capitol a large num. ber of rebel prisoners, including many guer- rillas, belonging to Mosby’s and White's gang. CARINET MEETING.—A special meeting of the Cabinet was held to-day, which lasted from twelve un me o’elock. w@~ Fourteen prisoners of warfrom Western Virginia were sent to Fort McHenry yesterdsy for exchange. Two guerrillas were also sent to the fort to be imprisoned during the war. wa The chief engineer of the Buffalo fire de- partment, in his report of the recent extensive fire in that city, argues against blowing up buildings to check a fire, as it is Hable te weak- en the building mined. ww Gottchalk’s income is stated at $3995. {>- A man in Pennsylvania died lately from paralysis, produced by buckling his skate- straps so tight around his ankles a3 to prevent the blood from circulating. GRANT. Movements of the Rebels. (Correspondence of the Associated Press,} HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Poromac, Feb. 2.—Ail the hospitals in the fleld were cleared a day or two since, the inmates being sent to City Point and General Hospital, where they could receive more care and be in better quarters. This change, no dcubt, gave rise to the rumors of an intended movement. Deserters who came in to-day report the re- turn to our front of the troops recently sent to North Carolina to meet a Union force said to be marching on Weldon. The enemy in front of Petersburg have been jubilant for a day or two, indulging in frequent Geeatels but on what account is not known ere. Col. Ruggles, one of the oldest officers in the army, has been assigned toduty as Assistant Adjutant General at these headquarters, and from his extensive acquaintance with the du- ties of the position, acquired under former commanders ef this army, willno doubt dis- charge them satisfactorily W. D. McGrecor. —+ «202 + —___ CONGRESSIONAL. SatTurpay, February 4. SrvaTE.—The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary ot Warin reply to a resolution in reference to barracks supposed to be erected in Wash- ington for the accommodation of clerks. Mr. Pomeroy said he had a petition from Bloodgod Brett, a citizen of New York, the ex- act character of which he did not know, but as it was respectful in language he supposed it ought to be presented. Several Senators— What is it? Mr. Pomeroy proceeded to read, saying that it was for an alliance offensive and defensive with the Confederate States for acquisition of Mexico if necessary in carrying out the Mon- roe doctrine, &c, and other measures with a view to ultimate reunion, Mr. Trambull objected to the reception of the petition. He thought Senators should not offer petitions which, in their places here, they confess they Know nothing about. It might be @ very improper paper. Mr. Foster said the gentleman from Kansas had informed in what the petition wos—that it was for an alliance defenses and offensive with the Contederate States. Mr. Pomeroy explained that he had looked over the petition sufficiently to see its general character. He would withdraw it for the pres- ent, and read it over in the and could present it hereafter if satisfied of its being & prope! Fr petition, - 4 Mr. D m called: the bull toamend the "| tan Railroad Oompa- charter of the Metropolitan ~ ny, allowing to b i . into Georgetown by the Water street bridge, &e. The District Committee's amendment to the 2d section in regard to the forfeit of stock by subscribers delinguént on any instalment, was so amended as te permit the sale at public auc- tion, to the highest bidder, of only so many of such shares as may be necessary to pay said delinguent instalments, and thus adopted. Mr. Samner offered & new pence eels rovid: no person shal e exclude ‘om Her eaten any railroad in the District on aegount of color. Mr, Dixon said the Metropolitan company was already subject to that condition, and hoped the amendment would not be pressed. ur. Sumner said he desired to place all the roads here on the same footing in this respec’. The ‘riends of the Metropolitan company justly complain that road is now subject to the pro- vision, and is disadvantaged thereby, while the other city railroad is not. Mr. Hale said, while he approved of the prin- ciple and pornos of Mr. Sumner’s amend- ment, he did not think it proper to place this general provision in a single pri vate bill. Mr. Conness said the bill introduced by Mr. Wilson this morning in regard to the carrying of passengers would cover this case, as it re- quired the transportation of all passengers on the roads and routes of the country. Mr. Sumner said the gentleman could give no guarantee that that bill would become a law. He was for getting all he could at once. In reply to Mr. Hale, said the pending bill was not a private one, as it pertained toa public corporation. Mr. Saulsbury called for the yeas and nays on Mr. Sumner’s amendment, and it was re- jected—yeas 19, nays 20. iene bill was then reported to the Senate, and Mr. Sumner renewed his amendment. The morning hour here expired, aud the bill Went over. Hovse —The House passed & bill providing for another term of the court for the district of Arkansas. Mr. Baldwin, of Michigan, offered a _pre- amble setting forth statements ina New York aper that certain sick soldiers were recently landed at Fort Schuyler, and died of exposure to the weather, and concluding with a resolu- tion instructing the Committee on Military Affiairs to inquire into the truth of the state- ment. Mr. Ingersoll asked leave to offer a preamble setting forth that whereas informal negotia- tions are now pending between the United States and the so-cailed Confederacy: There- fore Resolved, That is the deliberate and emphatic opinion of this House that no peace can or should be made that would recognize the trai- torous leaders of the rebellion, and give them equal rights and immunities as loya. citizens. Mr. Stevens said he Bad been informed no negotiations are now pending, the contracting parties having separated withoutanything ad- missible having been presented. Mr. LeBiand objected to the reception of the resolution. ‘The House resumed the consideration of the Navy Appropriation Bill. The pending amendment was to establish a board of admirsity. ; This Mr. Fernand Wood opposed. He said it would make a co ordinate branch of the Government, and couid not result in good. He then branched off on the peace question. He had hoped for peace and re-union. He, for one, thanked the President for making an honest effort to prevent the shedding of blood and exhausting the energies of the country. There were Tumors that the negotiations nas failed. This was to be regretted; but if it failed in consequence of the the indisposition of the rebel authorities to return to allegiance and duty, and because they refused to re-unite on the basis ot the common Constitution, so far as he represented the peace sentiment of the coun- try he would not sustain them in their position. He was opposed to the war, becanse he was opposed to dissolution. If the door was thus opened to the President, and if the answer to that was recognition and separition, and noth- ing else, then he desired to aid the conquering armies of his country to obtain by torce what we have been unable to obtain by peace. LOCAL NEWS. CrnTEeR MarkeT To-DAY.—RBeef, best cuts; per pound, 3Wc.; next, Wc. Salt Beef, 15al9e. Dried Beef, 25c. Veal, 25c. Mutton, best chops, 25c. Lamb, per pound, 25c. Pork, fresh, 25c. Pork, corned, 25c. Bacon, hams, uncut, ; sliced, 35c.; breasts, 25c.; shoulders. ter, 50a60c. Chickens, per pair, $1 per pair, $1.50a¢2. Eggs, per doze berries, per quart, 30c. Cucumbers, per doz, 30c. Green Corn, per can, 60c. Apples, per peck,new, Sl; dried,75c. Turnips, per peck, iGab0e. Potatoes, Irish, per peck, 50c.; sweet, $1: Peaches, dried, per qt, 3c. Cherries, dried. 35c. Beans,butter, 30c.; white, lWal2c Radishes, per buach, Salve. Beets, 5va60c. per pk. Onions, per pk., %c.a$l. Parsnips, per pk , 60; Carrots, Se. Oyster plants, lVat2zc. Cabbage, per hd., 25a35c. Lettuce, per ha.,10c. Fish—Rock, large, each, $2.50a%3; small, per bch., 50a6vc.; halibut, per pound, 20c.; sea bass, 15c.; blue fish, 15c ; lobster, 12c.; strrgeon, 15c., pike, per bunch, 50c.a$l; perch, SUc. Rye, per bushel, $1.90a82. Corn Meal, 2002.25. Shipstuff $1. Brownstuff, 80c. Shorts, 65c. Corn, shelled, 10; in the ear, per barrel. $5a810. Oats, per b 1.10. Hay, per cwt., $2882.25. Straw, $1.50a82 Clover Hay, $1.20: Chestnuts, per quart, isa20c. Spinach, per peck, 50c. Peppers, Grapes, per pound, 2c. Rabbits, 10a5tc. each. Small birds, rr bunch, 50c. Wild pigeons, air, 37¢c. Blue wing ducks, per pair, idgeons, per pair, $2. Celery, per bunch, 15a25c. Wild Turkeys, $5. Krount, Isc. qt. Partridges, doz., #2. Geese, $1.50a¢2. Tur- keys, #5a$220. Country Pork, per pound, isa 20c.; Beef, alse. Wild Geese, $2.50. 2 —— PoLice REPoRTS— Third Precinct.—U. Krouse, fighting and disorderly; Eben Erwin, do. J. Falyey, violating corporation law: M. Earley, Levi Barnes, do.;%5.41each: Ohas. Barnes, do. ismissed. Wm. Kelley, Bridget Maley, drunk: Catherine Doring, street walk- ing; dismissed. Sirth Precinct.—Sam’] Batter, grand larcany; bail for court. E. B. Lewis, drunk; Nettie Orosbin, do. and disorderly; 3 Fred’k Heider, threats; for hearing. Solomon Williams, as- sault and battery: bail for peace. Also, dis- orderly; #5. Mary J. Nutral, do. and drunk; workhouse. Fred’k Hill, do.; military. Second Precinct.—Jas. Sattel, and Mary Har- ris, disorderly; $3 each. Wm. Izner, and J. E. Peters, assault and battery; Wm. Gilman, larceny; Frank Schmidt, threats; dismissed. Michael Garly, selling liquor to soldiers; $20, Also, withont license; $20. Mary Jones, va- grancy and drunk; workhouse. Seventh Precinct—John Wannell, drunk: Elizabeth Smith, vagrancy; workhouse. D. Magraw, indecent exposure; Bertha Calvert, assault and battery: Sarah Davis, do: Thos. Flynn, do.; Harrison Smith, drunk; S. McLar- ty, do.; dismissed. James Gould, violating city law; £1.58. Honora Conners, violatin; cow law: $5.58. Michael Reagan, do. Bridget Flynn, indecent language: $1.58. Wm. Chaw, drunk and disorderly; $1.53. Tenth Precincl.—Gustayus Rubert, threats: dismissed. Chas. Dant, assault; $1.90. —— eee CRIMINAL Court, Judge Fisher —Yesterday, John F. Chinn, indicted for keeping a bawdy and disorderly house, was found guilty of keeping a disorderly house, and sentenced to pay a fine $20. James Evans, indicted for an assault and battery, was found guilty, and sentenced to pay a fine of $15. Edward Lynch. Edward Noland, and Ed- ward Fitzgerald, indicted for an assault and battery, were found not guilty. In the case of Charles Desmond, indicted for op suault and battery, a nolle pros. was en- Tred. This morning, Mary OC. Berry, indicted for larceny, was found guilty. A motion fora new trial was entered. In the cases of Thomas Pearson and James Johnson, indicted for larceny, a nolle pros was entered. Harriet Johnson, & small colored girl, in- dicted for larceny, submitted her case, and was sentenced to jail for 10 days. Thomas Connelly and Wm. Williams, in- dicted for an assault and resisting an officer, were found not guilty. Augustus Differ, indicted for On assault and battery, was found guilty. Grovers’ THEATER — Most successful engagement of the season 1s being pertormed by Miss Lucille Western at this spacious The- ater and popularresort. There is no actress in the country who has proven sosuccessfully in every city in which she has appeared or none, we believe, so tully deserving of such success than Miss Western. “East Lynne, or the Elopement” nas proven here, as elsewhere, the principal attraction, thus far ef the engagement, and is to Dee ron again to-night, and on Monday next. : oni nouncement is made that on Monday nig’ “East Lynne” will be given for tne last time a u ment. Vio great is the Tush to witness this great moral play that we advise ailthose who ac- company ladies or desire eligible seats to se- cure them during the day, which may be done ‘without extra charge. —__—__ ‘aw pt TO Bury Taw Station Hovsz.— Last night, Joseph Coyle, a soldier, was ar- rested by officer Simonds for being drunk and disorderly and taken to the Second Ward sta- tion, wherehe was putin acell. Having some paper and a few matches, he stuffed the cracks ot the wooden casing of the cell fullof paper and fired it. The smoke filled the cell, bat the flames did not burst ont with any degree of life, and Coyle being unable to stand the smoking, lied murder, fire, &c., to attract the officers. ‘he officeron duty went to him, and seeing ‘what had been done, was disposed to let Coyle enjoy his fun 4 little longer, but Sergeant Tait ordered him ‘to be takes out and sent ta the Central Guardhonse, Hicuwar Ronsery.—Samuel Butler, col- ored, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Roundsman Johnson, for the larceny of & violincello from the orchestra at Seaton Hall. He was held to bail for court by Justice Thompson. Last night, Sergeant Johnson, of the second precinct, arrested William Harris, a soldier, charged with being connected with the hig! way robbery of G. M. Lege, t Tuesd night. He was taken to the station-house and searched, and papers belonging to a soldier named Clapp, who nad been robbed an hour before the arrest, were found in his pockets, He will be turned over to the military, tobe tried with Bradley and Colman, his associates. All the parties belong to Harewood Hospital. —s_———— ImPorTANT SALE OF STOCKS.—Mesers. Mc- uire & Co. made the following sales of stocks yesterday. viz: $5,000 S.5-20 bonds, 198; #500 U.S. 3 bonds, 109¥; 4,000 Baltimore and Ohio Ratl- road bonds, 95; 2,00) Pacific Ratiroad, Mo, bonds, 651; 1,00) St. Louis and Iron Mour- tain, Missourt bonds, 56%; 20 shares Franklin Insurance Company stock, 98 per cent. pre- mium; 50 do. do., 85 do.; 1 share Wasnington and Georgetown Railroad Co., 122 per cent. premium; 1,500 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal preferred bonds, with interest added, 11%; 2,605.50 Brick Capitol stock, 22; 3,6( Corpora- tion Washington 6 per cent. stock. 97%; 1,040 Corporation Washington 5 per cent. stock, 82. ee A Danorrovs Wire.—Ellen Forehand, once an enlisted soldier, but subsequently discharged, and married to a Sergeant of the sth V. R. ©, was arrested yesterday by officer Sprague, on the complaint of her hus- bana, who charged that she had followed him several days armed with a pistol and threat- ening to take his life. She is about is or 29 years old, and is considerably tanned by the stn during her service in an Indiana regiment. Her husband did not wish to prosecute her, but only wanted to be safe. Justice Handy dismissed her to leave the city in the first train, andehe took her departure in the 6 p. m. train. some SEES Forn’s THEATER—Comedy Season.—Mr, John S. Olarke, whose recent trinmphant engage- ments in New York and Philadelphia has lent fresh brilliancy to his fame, commences an engagement at Ford’s Theater next Monday night, and his splendid performances will, of course, concentrate the attention of amusement seekers. His fresh and genial humor, his artistic taste, and his wenderful wis com in- vest all his personations with the highest interest, and lends to them an effect rarely equalled. ees District SupREMB Court IN GENERAL Term.—Yesterday, the case of Crawford agt. Addison. from the Circuit Court, on excep- tions, was argued by Messrs, Brent tor plain- tiff and Bradley for defendant, and the de- cision of the court below, in which judgment was given for defendant, was affirmed. This ease was brought by Mr. Crawford to recover damages—the amount of salary as Mayer of Georgetown for that portion of the term filled by Mr. Addison, who was subsequently ousted by the old circuit court. SS ee Sgconp Warp Station Cases.—C. F. Wa- ters, drunk; A. Aulbraw and Lesn Carter, dis- orderly: John Mack, violating hack law; #2. Lucy Wilson, profanity; $2.59. Nellie Dever, violating Corpoartion law: #5. Joseph Cagle, drunk and disorderly; military. Aadw. Dun- kin, larceny; bail for court. Lizzie Jennifer and Edward S.nders, grand larceny; for hear- ing. John Clancey, do.; do. Geo. Hodgson. drunk and disorderly; dismissed. eee OnrHANs' Court, Judge Purcell.—This morning the will of W. H. Edes was fully proved and admitted to probate. The willof the late John Fletcher, bequeath. ing his property to his family and nominating Joseph H. Fletcher as executor, was fully proven. The willof thelate Bernard O'Reilly, which was partially proven in 1556, was to-day fully proven and admitted to probate. ——_s—— THe TAnLeacx at the Grace Church Fair at Istand Hall, last night, were admirable. and repetitions were called fer again and again ineach instance. They will, by partic- ular requesi, be repeated to-might, to atlord an opportunity to those not present last night to enjoy them to-night. The oand belonging to the Ist regiment Meigs Guard will be present, and furnish some more of their good music. —__—»——__ GranpD Larceny.—John Clancey was ar- rested by Officer Parker4for the larceny of $20 from Eva Baker. The money was recovered, and the prisoner was held for farther hearing by Justice Boswell. ghia eee OUR CITIZENS should not forget the sacred concert at Grover’s Theater to-morrow flight in aid of the sick and wounded soldiers, ——> Affairs in Geergetown. Founp Derap.—This morning, about eight o’clock, a child about five days old, son of Arn Lonisa Daniels, who resides on 6th street, between Market and Frederick streets, was found dead inits bed. Itis supposed that the child was overlaid and smothered by its mother. The Coroner was notified to hold an inquest. THe Hay Scatzes.—This morning, in conse- quence of the complaint of John L Dufeif, President of the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery county, Md, presented to the Common Qouncil Iast night, the weigher of hay called upon the sealer of weights and measures to test the scales and weights, and the test resulted in the endorsement of the scales as correct. The weigher, wher performing his duty ac- cording to law, always makes a fair deduction tor the dampness of hay, straw, and fodder, according to his judgment. Flour axnp GRAIN MakKET.—No transac- tions of importance. Inquiry for flour im- proving. arket firm. Supers, $11.25a811.50; Fxtras, $11.75 to $12. No arrivals or sales of grain reported. Port or GEORGRTOWN.—The only clearance from this port since the 26th of January is the brig Rainbow, Cassidy, for Baltimore, cleared yesterday. 'O REN T— With board, two pleasantly fur ROOMS. Also, Table Board, 372 C corner 4% st fe FS SALE—A small STOREHOUSE on $4 street, between I and K sts. For particulars inquire atA BROWN'’S Blacksm th Bhop, on Gat. north, between 9th and 10th streets west. fe 4-1w* HE CHEAP GROCERY AND PRODUCE STORE—New Fresh Buckwheat. Fresh Eggs. Butter, pure Lard. for family use, Choice Cheese; also, the sugar refined Pop-Corm; 334 D a nee OTICE-J. P. WIEGMANN, dealer in and im- porter of Havanaand Domestic BEGARS, 460 Pennsylvania avenue. between 3d and 4’; streeta, respectfully informs the public that the publieh of the Washington and Georgetown Director publishing his card, bax wrongfully ing rted ° Washington Building,’’ the saidJ, P. Wiegmann having sold all his interest in the tobacco store im Washington Building to Gustay Munder on oF absut the middle of June last. ia He takes this occasion to invite the publicin genera! and his friends in particular te call at his place, 440 Pennsylvania avenue. where they will find SEGARS. CHEWING and SMOKING TO- BACCO, SNUFF, PIPK&S. FANCY ARTICLES, &c., of all sorts and varieties at reasonable prices, J P WIEGMANN, 460 Perna ay. P.8—I would especiaily call the attention of smokers to mycelebrated PUNCH SEGARS, six fora dollar. feb 4-eolm* 7-30 Loan. We desire to aid the Government Agentin bring- ing to the notice of the people this new Loan. which is peculiarly adaptei te temporary invest- ment, the notes being more of the nature of cur- rency than long bonds,and therefore mere readily convertible int» money. The Notes will be issued in denominations o¢ $50, $160, $500, $1,000 and $5,000, will run three years from August 15, 1854, will bear 7 3 10 PER CENT. INTEREST in currency (or one cent per day on $0), payable half-yearly, and at mata- rity will be redeemed in currency; or, if the holder prefer, will be converted into 5-20 bonds, bearing six percent. interest In gold. We are authorized to receive five per cent. legal tenders in payment of subscriptions, allowing ac- crued interest to date of receipt. fed3 tf LEWIS JOHNSON & GO. G00P AND OBEAP oooK stoves, Made and sold by WHITE & BRO., No. 25 Maine av., Island, near the Armory Square, Buy Wasbington manufactured Stoves, so ‘al get them repaired at small cest. ew ee ie ES FOR MASQUBRADES, Fancy Dress Cornie Batlen, | Jide: toals, e.. for made ‘ met, _ ith stress. betmeeny the hours of 8 and 10 a. m.and 24nd (Pare. GOURLAY & CURLAND. N.B. None but parties of adéress will be at- rded to. ja Si-Im aoH WEG RES at manofacturer’s rices, kinds of OASTINGS done with neataeas ollgoativaheat WHITE & > jal2.1m* wont Atiubry Huusce Toned. G{AUTIBE’S HEBTAURANT. eoncene oralireeiaete eal aise PRIVATE ROOMS mterrained, > for private Dim ner and Supper parties at ©. @auTIES, deZ-im 252 Pennsylvania avenue,