Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. Pe SS W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor, WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY....-FEBRUARY 22, 1865. Pichler hierar al Sata “yo READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, THE REBEL ARMY MELTING AWAY. The dissatisfaction existing in the rebel army becomes more apparent every day, through the numerous desertions. Yesterday morning one hundred and eighteen deserters arrived here from City Point, a large number of whom belonged to the 25th Virginia regiment. FOR THE USE OF THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET. The steamer River Queen(formerly General Grant’s headquarters boat) has been detailed for the use of President and the members of his Cabinet. The River (Queen has been as- signed a berth at the 7th street wharf, where she will await orders. PARDONED. The President has pardoned W. H. Wiggin- ton, who was tried and convicted in June last by a court martial convened at Centreville, Va , for giving intelligence to the enemy. Wig- ginton, was in the first place, sentenced to be hung, but the sentence was afterwards commu- ted to ten years imprisonment in the Albany penitentiary. DISMISSED. Lieutenant F. De E. Eakin. of the 90th New | York volunteers, has been dismissed the ser- vice for negiect of duty in failing to have the rolls of his command made out and forwarded tothe proper Commissary of Musters, ee Fifteen guerillas of Kinchetoe’s band, cap- tured on Sunday last bya scouting party of the Sth Illinois cavalry, were committed to the Old Capitol yesterday afternoon. THIs 22p.—-This anniversary of the birth of Washington is a gala day here indeed, Flags are flying from all quarters, public buildings and private, andthe vessels in the river are gay indeed with bunting. At noon the salute ordered by the Secretary of War to be fired in honor of the restoration of the flag of the Union ov: r Fort Sumter woke the echees from all the environs of Washington, as the long line of circling fortifications thundered forth their several responses to the call. Theoccasion at- tracted crowds to the southern facade of the Treasury Extension, the Capitol roof, tops og hotels and other prominent points. The illumination to-night in honor of the re- cent Union triumphs will undoubtedly be very brilliant, as not only the government buildings will be litup but the Vity Hall and private Tesidences. {7 From the publishers, Ticknor & Fields, Boston, we have the March number of the At- lantic Monthly and of the Foung Folks’ Illustra- ted Magazine. The latter publication seems likely to have as wide a circle of admirers (of | its own) as the Atlantic, and though only in its third number, has already hosts of adherents amongst children of all growths. Also, from J. C. Parker, post office news stand, we have the Atlantic for March and also | Madame Demorest’s popular illustrated Monthly | for March. U7 We are indebted to J. Shillington, book- seller, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4‘; Street, for a copy of the excellent March num- ber of Harper's Magazine. CHARLESTON. Further Details ef the Capture—Removal ef Torpedoes—Route_of the Retreating Rebels. The New York Frening Post ot yesterday has the following additional! details of the captye of Charleston : Our forces took possession of the city in the forenoon, as already reported Gen. Schim- meltinnig was unopposed, the rebels leaving as the Union troops cameinsight. There was not even a show of resistance It appears that the re who remained to last were not well organized, and a majority of them were thieves, whose object in staying was plunder. It is reported by the inhabitants of the city that these men were guilty of many disgraceful acts. They had little difficulty in eflecting their escape with their booty. Several bundred rebel deserters were con- cealed in the houses in Charleston, and when our troops entered they surrendered, declaring that they were tired of the rebellion, and would no longer fight for it. They were received as prisoners. Crowds of negroes met our troops, and made Many demonstrations of joy. There were men, women, and children. They wanted food; many ofthem said they would “be glad to work; some proposed to take up arms against their masters. There is intermation that the evacuation of Charleston began nearly three weeks ago. A rebel officer, who deserted and was examined | at Port Royal, gave some of the details; but | they were not then believed. Since that time ane Tebels have been at work removing stores; though all the heavy supplies were left. i The only information in regard to the rebels, is that the direction taken by them in their flight was norti: ward, and that their number was about fourteen thousand. An expedition of Union troops to Bull’s Bay, a short time before the evacuation, was it is understood, intended to cut the railroad porth of the city: but, if successful, it could have prevented the escape of only a few of the rebels. The Fulton came into port this morning sally dressed with flags in honor of the victo- Ties. Tb" demonstrations at Charleston bar, from Our gunboats, were witnessed from the Fal- tou, and are described as magnificent. Colors were flying, the sailors were in the rigging on the highest points of observation, and the cheering was enthusiastic and universal. These patriotic exhibitions were answered from the Fulton. Several light dratt gunbot s, and othercraft, have already commenced fishing for torpedoes in the vicinity ot Fort Sumter, and are grad- ually fishing them up, and placing them on shore. PERsONAL.—Mayjor Gen. Hooker is in town vt KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS '!—You are hereby notified to meet at Potomac Lodge Room n see as a os (ge at7 o’clock * the nm Trange- ments to atténd the funeral of our late Brother BicGs. T.K.PLAN?, Byorder. JOS. G ™ at* ‘and Chancellor KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS— POTOMAC LODGE, No. 4.—You are notified to meet TO NIGHT, at7 o'clock, to. make arrangements = eyo ape faneeal of our rape (iE ieee. By order : .W.0. THOS. J. HASKBLL, 8. it® IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN —Chiefs and members of Cae Tribe wili meet at Orage Hall, Island, on UBSDAY, February = at } ovelock, to attend te sineret ot prother . B. Biccs. BR. 8. _SENTENN. C. of B. heute & IMPROVED 0. R. M.—Chiefs and mem- bers of Osage Tribe, No.6, meet at your iawam TO NIGHT to make arrangementsto at- | tend the funeral of our late Brother Wx. B Bicas, mente « sister tribes are invited to attend. &, * POWRLL,C. of” OAWO@D- Bacher. 2 LIGIOUS ENTERTAT mo. 4h AND RELIGIOUS ENTERTAIN. | 5 = _the earnest solicitstion of © Sabbath School and Choir of many frie ‘estant Church, Ninth st the Methodist Pr. i seat | between ne F jordin have concluded to repeat eir TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Observance ef the Day. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.—The day was eb- served bere by the firing of salutes, ringing of bells, and a display of flags. The only military display is the recruiting parties gathering volunteers. Battimore, Feb. 22.—To-day was generally observed here as a holiday. Business was almost entirely suspended, and the streets were gay with flags. The loyal citizens are rejoicing over the fall of Charleston, and their joy was heightened this morning by the news of the capture of Fort Anderson, and the probable evacuation of Wilmington. | The national salute ordered by the Secretary | ot War is now being fired. | (em THINK OF THE FUTURE. HEAR THE GOSPEL. Preaching by Rev. A. B. Bante, Evangelist, at E street Baptist Oburch, on juare east of the Post Office. Religions meeting and preaching overs afternaon at 2and evening at 7*< o'clock dur- ing the week. COME AND HBAR. fe 20 3t* e4ror’s OFFICE, CITY HALL, Wasuimaton, D. C., Fed. 18, 1865. | ,,2B accordance with the provisions of the act en- | titled “An act to arrest and convict substitute bro- | Kers and runners.” approved February 16, 1965, a | reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS is hereby | offered for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons who may be detected in running off sub- | stitutes from this city for the purpose of crediting | them elsewhere. | fe 20-3t BICHARD WALLACH, Mayor. HEBREW, GERMAN AND ENGLISH } EDUCATION.—Having opened an addi | tional school for instructing the above named branches of education, we are now enabled t> ac | Cepta greater number ef pupils than heretofore. Parents wishing to have their children educated in these branches, are notified tocall in person be- fore the first of March next. Positively no children accepted after that date. H. L. BLOUT. Ht 3 : feb 14-12t* E TRY TO PLEASE.—G. W. JOHNSON, of Portland, Maine, bas re-opeped the Oolum- bia Garden Hair Dressing h strset, where he will be happy to se f his friends, N. B.—Bastern men will always find the Port- land daily papers at th feb 22 eolm* 'HE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE, ON HIS Farm, near Queen Anne. Prince George’s county, Md.. twenty-five or thirty tons of prime timothy HAY. Persons baying for the Govern. ment would do well to call and examine this lot of Hay. feb, 23-4t* WILLIAM OLARKS. WENTY BARRELS OF SHENANDOAH WHISKEY at eeirate sale, in lots to suit pur- gunecra: to be sold lower than it can be bought in ee GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auction and Commission Mercha.:ts fe2-diw corner 7th and nor: O! HO! FOR THE PUGRTH OF MARCH. FIVE HUNDRED MATTRESSES, t TWO HUNDRED HAIR PILLOWS, jan be bought a GEERN & WILLIAMS’S Commission House. corner cf 7th D streets north. py Brillat Savarin; 2 vols, new edition; rving Faculties; Egloffstein's Paysical Geography of Mexico; S0- cial Science Review. January, 1365; Beecher’s Au- tobiography and Correspondence, vol. 2; Ritter’s Comparative Geography, fext sographY: FRANCK TAYLOR. [SAS ecRation BALL!! INAUGURATION BALL! 1! — Ladies going to the above piace will find it to their adventage to give us a call aid ex- amine a let of elegapgt ‘WHITE SLIPS,” just received for the occasion. BURNS & WILSON, No. 340 Pennsylvania avenue, feb 22-e05t between 9th and 10th streets. IGHLY IMPORTANT! INSURANCE FROM THE DRAFT! Allmeninany State who desire to be secured from the present and all future drafts that may be ordered within one year, by the payment of from $100 to $300 each, should apply im tel ELLIS. een E and ¥. 452 13th street, betw Washington. B. 0, Zz m. Don't delay factory references _ Office hours from 9a. m, ted if you wish fer safety. Satis given. fe 22-lw D=#?°T FOR PARIS KID GLOVES, Now on hand,a fall supply of COURVOISIER’S, ALEXANDRE'S, BAJOU'S, JOUVIN'’S, In White, Light, Medium, Dark and Black, at POPULAR PRIOKS. JOB. J, MAY & 00., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, feb 20-2tif between 9th and 10th sts, MED Ica EURVEYOR'S OFFIOE, AsHisGtTen, D C., Feb, 14, . Merchants and dealers who wish’ te su ete tka Medical Lepiae fT? Department in this city with articles of horpital furniture that may be r-quired. are requested to forward te this office, at their earliest convenience, samples of such articles a8 they are willing to furnish, tocether with a price list of the same. Cc. SUTHEREAND, fe 22.6% Surg. U.8 A . Medical Parveyor. ) ASHIONABLE DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER. MIES M. SULLIVAN, late of New York, r epectfully informs the ladies of Washington ‘that ebe has just arrived in the city and taken recma at No. 469 oth st.. with Mrs.J OC. Hyde, where che is prepared to reccive ordera for the manufactare ot Dresses. Cloaks, &c.,in the most approved and fashionable styles, and with tne most careful Gnish. Part‘cular attention given to the cutting and making of children’s clothing. By doing our work Betier sng chesper aaesay oliee house in is ain a li patronage. rea gb 22 te ARPER’S MAGAZINE FOR MARCH. Price SScents. For sale at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Godey’s Lady’s Book for March: price 30 cants pane atend.s monthly magazine for March; Pacific Monthly for March; price 50 cent cee Home Magazine for March; ‘price 25 Ballon’a Dollar Monthly for March; price 15 cents. The Snoblace Ball; price 59 cents. The Ladies’ Love Oracle, a complete fortune teller, interpreting all questions upon the differ- ent events and situations ef life. but more especial- hy relating to love, courtship and marriage; price cepts, Lord Oakburn’s Daughter. By Mrs. H Wood; price $1. ene wns New Foreign Ma; ery line for cheap publications, American and es and everything in the Station- at the lowest prices. 3. SHILLINGTON Corner 444 street fe 22-3t W ATER RENTS. Warke RactsTair’s OrFice, Ct all, Janusry 14, 1865. All occupants ef pre: a where the Aqueduct Water is taken will please take notice—That the Water Rent for the year ending January 1s is pow due to the Corporation of Washington, an: payable at this office. If not paid prior to the 15th of February, the water will be shut off at the ear- liest practicable day thereafter, without further netice, and not rostered until fall payment of rent ue, jeton. shall bave been made, and two dollars enses of shutting off and restoring. RANDOLPH OOYL: fe21 dtMarlo Water Registrar. OFFICIAL, War Department, Adjutant General's Ohest Washinston, Rebraary 2), 1855. The following officers having been reported at the headquarters of the army for the offenses hereinafter specified, are hereby notified that they will stand dismissed the service of the United States, unless within fifteen days from this date they appear befere the Military Commission in session in this citys of which Brigadier General pounce cae fi ated Beales Salanteer Tr ent,and make satisfactory fence to the charges against them : Disobedtence of orders and absence without leave. Captain Frederick §. Gimber, 109th Pennsylvania volunteers, Absen*e without leave. Captain W. W. Watts, 46th Ohio Veteran volan- rs. asin Nathaniel Orane, 97th Indiana volan- 8. Sipatecr B. W. Harrelson, 40th Tllinois Veteran teers, . D. Townsexp, Assistant Adjutant General. ee War Department, Adjutant General's Office, , Washington, February 20, 1865. The following-named officers, char; with of- fences, and heretofore published, are exempt from being dismissed the service of the United State: the military commiesion instituted by Special 0: ders No, 53. series of 1863. from the War Dep: ment, Beving reported that satisfactory defense has been made in their respective cases, viz : Captain William B. Snell, 13th Maiae volun- eers, . First Lieutenant Alexander Annan, quartermas- ter 103d New York volunteers. Captain Albert M. Green, 6th Kentucky cavalry. Surgeon William Upjohn, 7th Michigan cav- alry. First Lieutenant George W. McOormick, 7th Michigan cava! TOWNSEND, sd Assistant Adjutant Gener: BALLS, PARTIES, &. GRAND INAUGURATION BALL, a PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FAMILIES or OUR “BRAVE BOYS” IN THE FIELD. To be held at the Large Hall in the PATENT OFFICE BUILDING On the Evening of MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1866, Tickets, admitting a gentleman and two ladies, TEN DOLLARS, to be procured at the Union League Hall. the Bookstores, Hotels, and Drug Stores. Should any gentleman desire to invite more than two lad: Two Dollars wil! be charged for each ticket beyond that number. CAERDS OF INVITATION FOR LADIES may be procured at the League Hall, on 9th street, be- tween D and E streets, where the Secretary, W. R. IRWIN, Esq., will be in attendance during each day. The Committee have found it necessary to limit the number of tiekets, 7 An elegant Supper will be served at the Ball, for which no extra charge will be made. By order of the Supervisory Committee. _feb 20-13t B. B. FRENCH, Chairm ABINI'S M FASHIONABLE DANCING ACADEMY, AT * TEMPERANCE HALL, E Street, Between Ninth and Tenth. PROF. MARINI would respectfully inform his former patrons and numerous friends that his fourth and last quarter will commence on Thureday, March 2d, 1°65. Days and hoursoftuition for ladies, misses’ and masters, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 3105 p. m.; gentlemen’s classes, Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays, from 8to 10 p.m. (en: tlemen joining this last quarter will also receive instructions in a new class just formed from 634 to oe ™m. same evenings. uring this last quarter all the preparations will be made for the coming May Ball. Persons Gemtsing pruvats instructions will please call at the hall during school hours, or at his rea idence. 479 l0th street, betwean Band K. fe2)-2w HIRD BALL OF THE FIRST WARD SOOIA’ T CLUB, ¥ At their Hall, corner of Pennsylvania ave- nue and <vth street, WEDNESDA\, Feb. 22d, 1865, Masacers —W. Mobley, E. H. Brown. J. New- ton, E. Perkins, J. Stovell. feb 29-3t* kc BEIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, A Temperance Mall, E st., bet, 9th and loth, Whereas a report isin circulation removed or intend t0 do noc l wiah fete ve nounce to my friends and the public in gen eral that I am still at the above-named Hall and intend to remain until the close of the! Beason. aE quarter bas just commenced. New classes are lorming every evening fc: gentlemen, and afternoon for Ladies, Miases and rs. rs. » an’ AY AFTER- entlemen’s clara Y, SDAY ani FRIDAY EVENINGS, from seven to ten o'clock. Private instruction given at any time, to suit the convenience of the pupils. For further particulars call during the hours of tuition, and receive « circular. or addr 0 of H. P. KREIS, Re @, corner of Pa. ave.,and7th J. W. KREIS, HE CELEBRATION OF WASHINGTON’S BIRTH NIGHT, S The SHIELDS CLUB will celebrate Washing- ton’s birth night by giving their 15th grand tween oth and loth sts. on, WEDNESDAY ween ani 8 on NIGHT. February the 234, 135, Committee of Arrangements:—M. Boland, J. Flanegan, J. Hogan, M. Harrigan, M. Bra Tickets $1, admitting a gentieman and La Positively no hats or caps allowed to be worn in the room, feb 16 6t™ HE SOCIAL OLUB BOIRER'S, MONDAY and TH DEEDS: EVENING, T THE CITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 12th street and Ohi Tickets $1to be had at the doo: mencing at 90’clock p.m, LOST AND FOUND. I OST—A pair of GOLD SPECTACLE! 4 green leather case. The finder will b ae rewarded by leaving them at the ouse. Avenue fe20-3t~ UST—Between 2 o’clock on Friday until 103 .4 o'clock on Saturday, a $100 BILL. I will give $3) reward fr ite recovery, Call at 271 D street, between 13th and 1332. fe 20,5t™ MICHAEL SCANLON, Plumber, I OST—A TRUNK was left by a colored woman 4 ata restaurant, supposed to be near the Rail- roa Depot, Saturday, 11th instant, The party re- ceiving the same will please give information of its whereabouts to detective officers McDevitt and Clarvoe, 45? 10th st. fe 20-3t* PERSONA L. Paw WANTED OF HORTON M. GREGG, ef Fauquier eounty, Va , latelya pa- roled prisoner, Any information concerning him will be thankfully reeeived by his mother. at 211 20th street, between M and N. feb ai 5t* CoLcHEstEE. the celebrated medium, at the earnest solicitation of his many friends, will in in Washington a short time longer, where be consulted on aH spiritaal and temporal at his Rooms, 450 6th street, betyeen naan re 21 2b" rei BOARDING. Gert HAS DECLINED In consequence of the recent declinein gold, I have reduced my prices of DEY GOODS, CLOAKS, LADIES’ DRESS FURS, &c. Iname in part Some favored Geods for family use, such as 4-4 Androscoggin Bleached MUSLIN, 48 cts, 4-4 Wameutta Mills MUSLIN, 55 cts, 4-4 New York Mills MUSLIN, & cts, 4-4 other favored makes MUSLIN, 45 cts, 7-8 do do do do 3), 35, 40 cts 3-4 do do de do 25 ots. PRINTS, Madder Colors, 25 cts. “BPRAGUE'S and other fast colors, 30 cts. x a “ONCBERT. EXHIBITION AND. RVING, the aa | ov TO MORROW (Thursday) Bm. 15 i The docrs will be opened at Fo Onis cises to commence at a quarter before 2 — — ba Pamir ie sig to the former *) will admitted upon present’- Zu. wishing tickets may cbtaip* —- them. Others | No. 450 Ninth str : children 15 cents has bindly cer gant pispe feo son at* vrice for adults 2c Mr. Bilis, No 306 Pa ave., sented to the use of one of his ele- | this, as on the former occasion, RY METHODIST KPIS- ALCHURCH “corner of @ and Fourteenth now open. The audience room has been rd to the convenience of visitors. Therese be a variety of attractions—among which will be visits from the Commanderies au Lodges of our own and other cities. fe 22 FOURTH WARD BXEMPTION CLUB.— There will be a meeting of this Club, (Gol. ‘ames Y. Davis, Treasurer.) at Mr Clayton's Of- fice, Intelligencer Building, on 22d inst .atép m. WEDNESDAY, fe 21-2 * HEADQUARTERS OFFICE METRPOLT- em TAN BOLIOH, Wasuinctox, Berasty 21, , merce aged to convey parties to an ¢ — Carri: ™ hivition avd Hop. at Ford’s The- ater. ons “eve of February 220 .( Washing- fen's Birthday.) wi'l set down facing F street, and take up in reverse order. a acaeace Euperiatendent of Police. THE GRAND FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT ydecorated and atranged with special | ere will be select instrumental and vocal music | ‘HACK MBN, | id Fine IRISH SHIRT LINEN ,75c., $1, $1.25. COATS’ SPOOLS, 123c., or $1,45 per dozen, And many other goods will be told low in pro- artion. 1 guar*tee the above prices for but a few dayg only. P 8.M. MHYANBERG, 45 Market Space, under Avenue House, fe 20-3t _between 6th afd 7th sts, Coat orm Lames siereD To DE LIERS TO REPRESERT GAS Pale 1 COAL OIL supplied, with a great vari- ety o DELIERS, onan SIDE BRACKETS, Ps, rca abi AMT ARLE LAMPS, &c., For Stores, faloons, Barracks, Hospitals, and Pri- vate Dwellings, H. BAYLEY, Lamp Store fe 18-6t 476 7th street, opp. Pi H. F. ZIMMERMAN & 00., : *530.....8RVENTH crane. 530 e880! McGregor & Zimmerman, heve on Basa pei continue to keeps fine sssortment of CABINET FURNITURE. All persons who may be in want of Furniture willdo well to call aud examine bik pot Cah eatery Sy bette our rniture wil! give °% PrCet Btowo. 630 7th street, between Louisiana and D etreet, fo 17-t£ a! avenue GEVERAL GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMO- \) dated with Board and pleasant Rooms at No 502 I street, between 6th and 7th. te 22-3t* OARD.—Persons desiring plessant Rooms and good Board will please call at southwest cor- nor of 2ist and H streets near Pa. avenue. Terms moderate, Bath in house. fe 21-3t OR RENT. WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD— Three FURNIBHED ROOMS, on the same floor, suitable for a party of gentlemen. Also. a large back Parlor on the first floor The location is oue of the best in the city, No, 261 G street, between 14th and 15th streets. feb 14-1w* URNISHED ROOMS AND BOARD—Several gentlemen can be accommodated with Fur- nished Rooms, with or without Board, by apply- ing at No. 134 2id street, between K and L, north of Pa. avenue, fe 8-e05t* ‘OR RENT—Plessant FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board, at 406 12th strect, besmene Heels AMILY HORSE —Sefe, fast, reliable and gen- tle, with a nearly NEW CARBIAGE, Four-seated ‘Harness, two Blankets, Foot- ush.&c., complete, 'B Stables. near Riggs’ Bank, New York avenue, between Mth andJ5th street feb 13-4t™ IANOS—A 1 assortment of Steinway’s P PIANOS has just been received. have also on band several Pianos tha’ have been used = ato time Hor en\e upon Rooms easy terms, at the are Ro Senn eZ BROTT Role Agent of Steinway’s Piano fe 18-8t_and Mason © Hamlin’s Cabinet Org: OBN FOR SALE—I have forsale. twelve or fif- Cran ies trem the Olly. slot of CORN, which will be sold at one dollar and a half per barrel less than the market prics at Washington. ig _pre- gents a good opportunity for persone having teams to employ them profitably. Apply to Dr, J AMES E. MORGAN, corner ‘Md, avenue and 12th street. feb 17-2awtf FINE PAINTING. ted CHIOKEN PIC- len io choice Engra- 867th street, Ne oad Fellows Hail, DUCE STOR: Stetina eee teas of to ‘B00, ; " i h E, Lard for EArt Fresh) i &c., &0.; Choice ¢.,&c.; Apples, Potatoes, &o. ra oy: etned oa, Dove, Fob. clabrated Devos reek, D ateoct, feb Ii-3t No. 53% p street, near 10th {COND EDIT, 4 OCLODK P. M. More Glorious News! WILMINGTON VIKTUALLY IN OUR: POSSESSION. THE CAPTURE OF FORT ANDERSON. SSS ALL THE GUNS AND AMMUNITION FALL INTO OUR HANDS. Se THE REBELS DECEIVED BY A “MOCK MONITOR.” at Official Report of Admiral Porters ——— The following has been received at the Navy Department: NoRTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON, U.S. FLAG- SHIP MALYERN, CAPE FEAR River, Feb. 19, 1865 —Sir: I have the honor to report the sur- sender, or evacuation of Fort Anderson. Gen'l Schofield advanced from Smithville with 8,000 men on the i7th—at the same time 1 attacked the works by water, placing the monitor Mon- tauk close to the works, and enfilading them with the Pawtuxet, Lenafee, Unadillajand Pe- quot, the tide and wind notallowing more yes- sels to get under fire—the fort answered pretty briskly, but quieted down at sunset. On the 15th at 5 o'clock moved upcioser with the monitor Cading, followed by Mack.naw, Huron, Sassacus, Panteosuc, Maratanza, Len- afee, Unadilla, Pawtuxet, Osceola, Shawmut, Seneca, Nyack, Chippewas and Little Ada, and kept up & heavy fire through the day until late in the afternoon. ‘he enemy’s batteries were silenced by fhree o’clock—though we kept up a fire until dark— we also fired through the night. In the mean- time General Schofield was working round to get in the rear of the rebels and cut them off— the latter did not wait for thearmy tosurroupd them, but l@ft in the night, taking five or six pieces of light artillery with them, and every- thing ef any value. i At daylight this morning, some of our troops that were near by, went in and hoisted the flag on the ramparts, when the firing from the monitor ceased. There were ten heavy guns in Fort Ander- gon and & quantity of ammunition. We lost but three killed and four wounded. I am, sir, respectfully, Davin D. Porter, Resr Admiral. Hon. GIDEON WELLES Secret'y of the Navy, Washington, D.C. In addition to the despatch of Admiral Porter, given above, we understand that Lieut, Wm. B. Cushing constructed @a mock monitor, so closely resembling one of these vessels that no difference could be detected at adistance of one hundred yards. On Saturday night, the 18th, dt about 11 o’clock, this vessel was taken up to within about four hundred yards of the- fort and set adrift. Asthere was astrong flood tide she moved up the river and passed the fort as if under slow steam. At this time the army had worked about two-thirds the distance around and in rear of the fort, and the rebels, no doubt, thinking their communication would be cut off, both by land and water, hastily es- caped by the only avenue open to them, leaving their guns unspiked, ine magazine unin- jured, &c. MEED OF HONOR TO BRAVERY. First Lieutenant and Adjutant Thomas P_ Gere, 5th Minnesota veteran infantry, to-day presented the War Department, by order of Major General Thomas, s¢ venteen battle-flags, captured in the battle of Nashville, on the i6th of Becember last, and in the actions that im- mediately succeeded that brilliant victory, during the pursuit of the rebel forces under Hood. Lieut. Gere handed to the Secretary the col- ors of the 1th Mississippi regiment, stating that they were surrendered to him December I6th, on the works of the enemy before Nashville, at the time they were carried by the brigade to which he was attached. He also delivered to the Secretary the battle flags of the 1th regimentof Florida volunteers, captured by First Lieutenant Chas. McOleary, company © 72d regiment Ohio veteran yolun- teer infantry, that officer not being present to perform the duty of presentation himself. Lieutenant McCleary, it appears, being in ad- vance of our main lines, c&Ame upon the rebel color bearer, accompanied by the color guard, and immediately ordered the coler bearer to surrender the colors, which he, seeing the Lieutenant so illy sapported, refused to do. Upon a second demand, however, the colors were given up and the men made prisoners. Lieut. Gere, in Xe absence of First Lieut. Oliver Colwell, Oo. G, 95th Ohio volunteers, also presented @ rebel battle flag captured by that officer. a First Lieut. Wm. T. Simmous, of the lith Missouri infantry, a resident of Springfield, in that State, handed in the flag of the 24th Louisi- ana vols. y Sergt. Alfred Ramsbottom, Co. K. 97th Ohio volunteer infantry, captured the flag of the 2d Missouri regiment, in @ hand to hand conflict with the color-bearer. Sergt. Ramsbottom’s residence is in Henry township, Licking coun- ty, Ohio. Sergt. Wm. Garrett, Co.G, 4ist Ohlo vols., (residence Chardon, Geauga county, Onio,) captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Bat- tery. Corporal James W. Parks, company “F,’’ 1ith Missouri infantry, captured a rebel flag, bearing no inscription to indicate the regiment to which it belonged. Corporal Luther P. Kaltenback, 12th Iowa volunteers, (residence York, Delaware county, lows,) captured the battie flag of the 4ith Mussissippi regiment. Corporal G. W. Welch, company A, 11th Missouri, (residence Bloomfield, Iowa,) cap- tured the flag of the 13th Alabama volunteers. He stated that’as the color-bearer was leaving the works he shot him and secured the colors. Corporal Harrison Collins, company A, ist Tennessee cavalry, (residence Sneedville, Ten- messee,) captured & rebel battle flag belonging to Chaimer’s division. General Croxten in forwarding this flag to headquarters says: «The capture was made by Corporal Harrison Co}lins. The Corporal saw the rebel standard bearer, under the direction of arebel Major. ‘trying to ra'‘ly his men. He determined to have the flag—led a charge, killed the Major, routed his men, and secured the flag.” The Secretary warmly grasped the Corporal by the hand and thanked him for his heroism. Corporal Frank Carr, Company D. 12ith Ohio ‘volunteers, (residence Henry county, Ohio,) recaptured from the rebels @ cavalry guidon. ‘So you reeaptured the old fiag?” inguired the Secretary. ‘*Yes,” was the reply, »sWe made acharge and were repulsed. I got into the abattis and could not getout. A fel- low came up and asked me tosurrender. 1 would’nt do it, but put on my bayonetand was going to stand a fight. The fellow run and dropped this flag.” Private Otis W. Smith, comp: G, 95th Onio volunteers, (residence Champaign county, Ohio,) captured the battle flag of the 6th Florida volunteers. This soldier was one of the first to leap the rebel works, and cap- tured not ony the flag, but the bearer as well. Private William May, company H, 32d Iowa volunteers, (residence Maysville, lowa,) captured the flag of Borrancoad’s battery, at the battle of Brentwood Hills. Private George Stokes, company “0,” 1224 Illinois volunters, (residence Jersey county, Illinoig,) captured a rebel battle flag in a charge, on the evening of the 15th December. Private Andrew J. Sloan, company “H,” 12th -Obio volunteers, (residence Oolesburg, Delaware county, lowa,) captured the flag of the ist Louisiana battery, the battle of Brentwood Hills, December 16th, 1964. Private William F. Moore, compan: Mlizois, (residence St. Clair county, Ill.,) cap- tured a flag belonging to a battery of Gheath- am’s command. Private Moore said:—I cap- tured this flag on the 16th, when we charged the works, routed the rebels, and started them over the Brentwood hills. The color bearer was in asmall line of rebels, and was trying to climb the hills. I shed my knapsack, to out after him, captured him, and a captain of the same regiment, too.’ ‘Private Daulst J, Holcomb, company A, Ait }, 197th Obio volunteers, (residence Hartford, Tram- bull county, Ohio.) captared Gen. Gibson's ssrank fleg,”’ denoting the grade of brigudier general. The Secretary said: In behalf of the Government of the United States, [return to you its thanks and the thanks of the people for yournobie galizatry. Accept also the gratitude of this Department for your- selyes and for your comrades in arms. The Adjutant General will be ordered to take charge of the flags, with the inscriptions you have this morning given, so &8 to connect your own individual histories with the noble actions in which they were captured. He will also be directed to present to each one of you & meda) of honor, tobe worn by you 4s & token and recognition of your gallantry and distiaguished services. I wish you all & s&fe re‘ura to your homes, and that you may long live to enjoy in peace the victories which have been won by you ard your companions in arms. Lieuten- ant, I return to you and to your command the thanks of the Department and of the Govern- ment, and you will make known to them the high estimation in which their services ‘We neid. The Adjutant General was then ordered to give each of the captors a furlough of thirty days. nal LLOWED TO DRAW SUBSIST- OERICERS ENCB STORBS. u Authority has been given to officers actually in the field, who are without the means of paying for subsistence stores purchased trom the Commissary, and haye over one month’s pay due, to draw.for themselves and their au- thorized private eervants present in the field with them, one regular army ration each per day,onordinary ration returns: which returns will be entered by the issuing Commissary or separate abstracts of issues to officers. The officer drawing the rations will deduct from his pay accounts for each month the number ofrations drawnin kind during the month, and the amount of such deduction will be transferred to the Subsistence Department trom the Pay Department. —_——___+-< 2 +__ CONGRESSIONAL. WepNeEspAY, February 22. SgENATE.—The Vice President announced that as all the public departments would be ilinminated this evening, it had been deter- mined also to illuminate the Capitol at the same time in honor of Washington's birth and Union successes at the South. Mr. Hendricks, from the Committee on Na- val Afiairs, to whom was referred the memo- rials of Paul S. Forbes, Wm. H. Web» and others, contractors for vessels for the Navy, praying relief and additional compensation, made a report, accompanied by a joint resolu- tion in their fayor; which was ordered to be printed. Mr. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Commit- tee, to whom was referred memorials praying that the Constitution of the United States be so amended as more fully to recognize the obliga- tions of the Christian religion, and the remon- strance of the American Israelites azainst any such amendment, madea report, asking to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject. So discharged. Mr. Trumbull reported from the same com- Mittee the joint resolution for an amendment of the Constitution, authorizing Congress to to assess export duties, recommending that it do not pass, the committee deeming such a measure advisable at this time. Report con- eurred in. Mr Trumbnil also reported adversely on Mr. Sumner’s resolution as to a new mode of representation in Congress; and the report was concurred. Also, on the proposition for uni- formity in holding elections, asking to be dis- charged; so ordered. Mr. Wade presented a petition from manu- facturers of agricultural implements, repre- senting that their manufactures are too heavily taxed. Referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Grimes, from the Naval Committee, re- Ported favorably on the bill to create the office of Solicitor and Nava! Judge Advocate. Mr. Cowan, from the Committee on Print- ing, reported a bill amending the several acts respecting copyright. It provides that copy- Tight shall extend to and include photographs, &c., and thata copy of every book, print, en- egraving, photograph, &c., shall be transmitted to the Congressional Library by the owner of the copyright within thirty days after publi- eation. The bill was passed. HovusE.—The Sergeant-at-Arms, in accord- ance with the resolution adopted yesterday, brought before the bar of the Honse, A. P. Field, to receive the “reprimand”? which the House decided should be administered to him for his assault upon Hon. W. D. Kelley, a member of that body. The Speaker brietly recapitulated the cir- cumstances of the assauit, and in conclusion said: ‘It is but just to you to state that the tes- timony of your friends before the committe declare you to be a gentleman of correct de- portment; kind and amiable in your inter- course with others, and unexcept'onable in demeanor, except on occasions of induigerce in conyiviality; and the unpleasant position you occupy to-day, is theretore only another illustration of the exceeding value of that warning voice of Inspiration: ‘ Look not upon the wine when itis red; when in yieldeth its color in the cup, for at last it biteth like a ser- pent and stingeth like an adder.’ Inyoking you finally to remember that, whether as an individual or a legislator, «He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit better than he that taketh a city.” It only remains for me to direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to discharge you from his custody. Mir. Field was accordingly discharged. The House passed the Senate bill amenda- tory of the charter of Washington, so as to en- able the corporation to assess taxes for setting curbstones, making carriage ways, paying the Streets, laying gas and water pipes, and im- proving the sewerage, etc. Tne bill provides that 6th street sball not be opened until the Armory Hospital shall be removed. The bill provides for the transfer of the rail- read overthe Long Bridge to the bridge re- cently erected in that vicinity, and for the removal of the Center Market within eighteen months and the eelection of a site for a similar purpose on some other reservation. r A bill was passed the effect of which is to exclude the education of the blind from the Columbia Institution. Mr. Davis, of New York, from the Committee for the District ef Columbia, reported a bill amendatory of the act imcoorporating the Metropolitan Railway Company, and_pro- viding that this company, as wellas the Wash- ington and Georgetown Railroad Company, be allowed to charge eight cents fare, instead of five. Mr. Washburne, of Ill , opposed the proposed increase, asserting the stock of the Washington and Georgetown railroad is worth four hun- dred per cent. This assertion was controverted by Messrs. Davis, of New York, and Mr. Patterson, who showed that that road had lost $15,000 during the past year, while the Metropolitan company were losing #65 a week. The morning nour expired pending the con- sideration of thia bill. The House passed the Senate bill to change the name of Dorsey Edwin William Towson, of Geor getown, to that of Dorsey Edwin Wil- liam Carter. The House proceeded to the consideration of bills reported from the Committee on the Judi- ciary, and, among others passed, wasone pre- viding for the eee ef the opinions of the Attorney Generals of the United States since March, 1857. LOCAL NEWS. ae Navy Yarp—Fatal Accident.—This morn- ing Lieut. Benj. W. Loring, recently ordered to the yard to take command of the. recruiting rendezvous, reported to Com. Montgomery for duty, and it is probable that in a day or two the office will be reopened for the transaction of business. Notwithstanding the shipment of colored recruits for the navy has been stopped, and the service is receiving no men but sea- men, ordinary seamen and firemen, the bro- kers here have quite a number to put im as soon as the office is opened. Yesterday, about 11 o’clock, a ead accident occurred in the machinist’s department, where- by 8 workman named Edward Biggs lost his hfe. He was engaged in oiling the gearing of the machinery, standing on a ladder, and & poruon of his clothing catching on the shaft, e was drawnrapidly around it several times, each time some portion of his body striking a beam. The machinery was stopped as — as ossible, when it was found that he had been orribly mangled, both legs broken, as also one arm, beside having his body bruised and his head fractured in severs! places. He was im- mediately taken to the dispensary. of the yard, where Assistant Surgeon O'Bannon amputa- leg above the knee, and he was ted the right leg removed to bis residence on Hth street east, died about 12 o'clock last night, re- taining his senses antil wittin Qn hour of his death. T! deceased was about thirty, sight ‘of age, and was 8 plasterer bytre de. He ad been at work in the machine ‘shop but about three weeks. He leaves a mily of a wife and four ehildren, who were r.ntirely de- pendent upon him for support. The river may now be said to be fairly opened, and yesterday the or“inance steamer itimore arrived ep from Norfolk, and the Resolute from St. Inigoes. “ne latter lett again in the afternoon for hensty.tion. Ina few days the boats of the flotilla w'nich have been repair- ing at the Yard will 2eaye and resume their stations on the river’ The revenue steamer Northerner also les", yesterday afternoon. GEAND AND PatiT JuRORS ror THE Marc TRRM OF THE CRIMINAL COUBT.—Yesterda afternoon, the Register ef the city, Mr Dong lass; the clerk of Geergetown, Mr. Laird, an the clerk of the Levy Court, Mr. Callan, as sembled at the clerk’s office, and the clerk, Mr. R. J. Meigs, in their presence, drew the name: of the following persons to serve at the nex term of the Criminal Court, to be held on thal first Monday (6th) in March Grand Jurors.—Johu R. Morgan, county, P G. Berry, Georgetown; A. G. Pampbrey. 6:n ward; Simon Flinn, 24 ward; Geo. Seiterle, 4 ward; Jacob Jouvental, 6th ward; John Paten, 4th ward; Dan’l Smith, 7th ward; Alexand McCormick, county; Walter Godey, Georg. town: Wm. P. Hicks. 5th ward; Walter H. Mar. low, 5th ward; James F. Essex, Georgetowm Robert Campbell, 7th ward; Henry Barron Georgetown; Wm. Lord, ith ward; James ¥ Davis, 4th ward; Wm. Venable, 6th ward Chapman, Ist ward: William B. Brashe: ward; W.H. Johnson, th ward; J.C. 6th ward; C. W. Cunningham, 2d ward. a Pett Jurors.—J. W. Reynolds, ist ward; CC P. Bond, Ist ward; E. P. Offutt, Georgetown, G. W. Stroud, do.; Edgar H. Bates, 4th ward George Gray, Georgetown; Nathaniel Wells. 3d ward; Geo. H. Lane, Ist ward; Rob’t Ball, 4th ward: W.H. Wheatley. Georgetown; Geo Cassiday,2d ward; John H. Bird, 7th ward er, Georgetown; H. C_ Baldwin, 5th ward; W. E. Nott, ith ward; Daniel Conner, 5th ward; John T. 8, Croggon, 7th ward, S. C. | Wroe, Ist ward; T. H. Walker, 7th ward, Geo. | Bushell, sth ward: Daniel Myers, ist ward; W Y. Newkirk, 5th ward: J. Oudlip, ith ward: Alfred Berdine, 6th ward; E. Castell, 5th ward Ricd’d L. Meredith, Georgetown. —___—_s.— Dastrvuctive Frre.—Last night about 1 o’clock, a destructive fire occurred on 12t street, rear Maryland avenue whereby five new frame houses, not quite finished, were totally destroyed. The alarm was gi.en from box 18, corner of 11th street and Maryland afyenue, and tbe fire apparatus was quickly on the ground, but owing to that section not being plentifally supplied with water, for some time nothing could be done but to attempt to stay the flames by tearing down some of the buildings in the yicinity. Those destroyed were five in number. two stories high, and were nearly finished. They wereowned by Mr. George Hauptman, whose loss will be from $4,000 to $5,000. The No. 2 steamer was the firsten the ground and first to work, and the other apparatus quickly followed and worked manfully to stay the flames, as well as did the police, who were under the orders of Ser- geant Hepburn. Two of the school houses of the fourth dis- trict were within a few feet of the buildings destroyed, but through greatexertions by the firemen and citizens the buildings were saved. The fencing was all destroyed and the doors and blinds pulled off. The furniture was re. moved and was somewhat injured. The sub. board of the district were promptly on the ground and immediately set men to work tore. pair damages, and in a day or two the schools, which are in charge of Miss Walker and Miss Adams, will be in active operation again. There is but little doubt but thatthe fire was the work of an incendiary. f — Lum CoorEr RELEASED ON PAROLE —Uapt | C C. Edelin, alias Oapt. Lum Cooper, ef the irginia regiment, who came into our lines several months ago and surrendered him- self, but who was committed to the Old Uapi- tol, was released to-day on his parole to go North, and not come south of the Susquehana river during the rebellion. Col. Ingraham furnished Lum with transportation to New York. ———_—__ Tue DRaFt mn THs DistRictT.—It is under- stood that the draftin this District will be re- sumed in a day or two, or as soon as all the work connected with the drawing of the First Ward is completed. The sub-districts will { not be drawn in regular order, but the com. missioners will select such wards as are mst ing the least efforts to fill their quotas. } —a OvT Or THE Drart.—The tenth sub-district, comprising all that part of the county west of Rock Greek, outside of Georgetown, is out of the draft, having to-day placed in the service re fast man of her eriginal quota of twenty- four. see WueEn TO Rerorr.—The drafted men in the First Ward have ali been notified, and the commissioners of enroliment have set apart the 24th, 25th and 27th as the days on which the men are expected to report. SaaS Mr. F. M. ELLiIs, of 452 13th street, between E and F streets, will insure agaist the drat on terms that must meet with the most perfect approbation. £10) will insure against the pree- ent call, £200 for six months, and #300 for ene year. Caretul people will avail themselves of the opportunity thus offered tiem. See ad- vertisement. * Ee Affairs in Georgetown. 7 This‘morning the town, though not unusual - ly busy with mercantile transactions, wae more than usally lively. The national flag was displayed at all prominent houses and along the wharves. The officers at Fort Ethan Allen, near the chain bridge, are spending the day in festivi- ties, at which a large number of the ladies o! Georgetown and Washington ara present The festival was commenced this morning and will terminaie with a grand ball at night. FIREMEN’S PAaRrapE.—The Potomac Hose Company paraded this morning in fall uniform carrying with them their handsome hose reel, beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers, and displaying the national flag. They ‘were accompanied by the band from Fort Reno. This is a new organization. FLoUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—Market inac- tive. Sales unimportant, Supers. $11.30; Ex- tras $11.75 to $12.00. No receipts of sales of Grain. PorT or GEORGETOWN.—Entered—Schooner J H Bartlett, Rockvill, from New York. Cleared—Steamer Bell Haven, Jett for Point Lookout; Schooners B S Cox, Lewis, for Varina; Flying Fish, Accomac; Betty Ann, Rice, St. Mary’s: John S Lewis, Spencer, Ac- comac; Viola, Johnson, Cherrysione; Sarah Ann, Frass, Tangier ; Barge Greyhound, Love, Piscataway. > O8T.—On the 2lat, a POCKET BOOK, contain- ing sum of money. between 17th aod H for which the finder will be suitably rewarded ng it at 261 I street feb 22 2 BY WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, Washington Horse and Carriage Baz 98 La. bet.9 th and 10th sts. SALE OF HORBES.(C4 ERIAGES, HARNESS, c.. &e. On THURSDAY MORNING. 234 instant, at10 o’clock, we will sell, at the Bazaar, a number of Saddle, Oarriage and Work Hors: A fal, de- scription at rale, comprising about- TWENTY-FIVE HORSES, ALSO, A large number of Work and Saddle Horses, ALSO 1 nae Horses. Wagon and Harness, Fine Family Horse, Buggy and @arness. ALS A large assortment of New and Second-hand Buggies. Rockaways, Carriages, Wesons, and other Vehicles, sn86 New and Second-hand Harness, Saddles, Kc. seer sales days, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and urdays. ii d Harness always on hand. fogs aees and Happens WALL & GO. Aucts, B* J, O. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, LOT OF SINGLE BEDSTEADS, COTS. HalR AND HUSK MATTRESSES. BOLSTERS: AND PILLOWS, CHAMBER TABLES, &c., &c On SATURDAY MORNING. February 25th, at Wn9'clock, in front of the Auction Rooms, we shall 20 Obicago Cots with folding legs aad canvass bottoms, 30 excellent ingle iron. and Wooden Badsteads, 40 Hair and Hu jattreases, 4 Large lot of Feather and Hair Bolsters and Pil loya, 65 small Chamber Tables with Drawers, Together with many other articles of Furniture — 8 The attention of the trade is cailed to this: sale, which comprises & clags ef goods much in de- mand at this time. fond 5, 0. McGUIRE & 0O., Aucts. BBY 2458. 0. Moura & 00.. Auctioncers x OF SMALL_AND VALIIA- eer Or CAND AT THE H STREET TOLLGATE yh 6th. 1855, at 12 o'clock, M., oO MONDAY: Yereail seil'a winall and ‘valcanis iece of Land contaiping SX acres, situated at the netion of H street, Boundary street, 15sh street janetigptyland avenue. Blacensbure Turnpike. nd road to Benning’s Bridge, together with the fEprovements, consisting of a known ea the * Anacostia T: eut buildings. The situation of the property (at the junction of seven different thoroughfares.) renders it desirable for business purposes, and the Tae upsur’ in ita qualities fora Market iden. Terms—one third in cash, the remainder in six and twelve months, with interest secured by a Deed of Trust on the premises. Conveyances and cost of # haner, stamps at tho cost Of SEN MINOR, Exeentor, feb2-@ JAS. O. McGUIRB & CO., Auct’rs. Y WM. L, WALL & OO , Auctioneora, shi id Carriage B Bieta ieee Sa BALE OF HORSES, OARRIAGES, HARNESS, On SATURDAY MORNING. 28th instant, at 19 will at tre Barsar ok re a <0 Prsaar. 6 pombe: of iption at sale. ecomprisi ne abouts nee Seription at auegiFT'Y HORSES. ALSO, A large number of ‘Work ant Saddle Horses, A large assortment of New and Second-hant Buggies, ‘Boekaways, Carriages, Wagons, sot other Vehicles, adie . New and Second-hand Harness, Saddles, &e, 5 = heepeampiet Taeedeys, Thuredaye, and 6 and Harnegs always on hand, at pri vate gale, fed 22 WM. L, WALL & 00,, Aucts.