Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. BD. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. | WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY .-..- FEBRUARY 24, 1865. EXTRA. VICTORY! VICTORY! VICTORY!!! Wilmington in our Possession ! ———_ OFFICIAL PESPATCH TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. ——__———. The following impertant despatch, announ- « cing the fall of Wilmington, was received at the Navy Department this morning : U.S. FLAGSHIP MALvERN, Cape Fear River, Feb. 22.—Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the | Nary: I have the honor to inform you that Wilmington is in possession of our troops. ‘ David D. Portsr, Rear Admiral. THE CAPTURE OF WILMINGTON. Full Confirmation of the Glorious News! Official War Bulletin. gee War DgraRTMENT, Washington, 9.45 a.m, Feb. 24, 1865. Major General DizyNew York: Dispatches just received announce that Wil- Mington is in possession of our troops. Epwis M. STanTon, Secretary of War. Tue WEEKLY STAR is on our counter, and in wrappers, for sale, containing details of the capture of Charleston; full particulars of Sher- man’s grand march; capture of Fort Anderson; news from Wilmington; latest information from Grant's army, the blockading fleets: the exchange of prisone: the draft; proceed$ngs of Congress and the Su- | preme Court; military, naval and department news; literary, domestic and agricultural miscellany; interesting European news; sever- al columns of locals, and the latest telegraphic despatches from all quarters. THe Frencn Mrn1stEx.—By private letter from Paris the New York Tribune learns that M.Chateau Renard, the appointed successor toM. Mercier as Minister to the United States, is soon to leave for this country. The state- ment is said to be based on something more than mere rumor. The new Minister, it is further said, fully sympatbizes with the North in the struggle in which the country is en- gaged If these assertions be true, his speedy coming to this country is very significant. SALzor DANIEL WefsTER’s WINES.—The Wines left by the late Daniel Webster were sold at auction in Boston on Tuesday, for the bene- fit of his son, Asrburton Webster. There were upwerds of 50 bottles, which were sold in packages by the bottle athigh rates. The wines were packed at Mr Webster’s home in Wash- ington, 13 years ago, and sent to Boston, where they have ever since been in the hands of the trustees of the will. RESULTS OF OUR VicTorrgs.—It is estimated that the capture of Charleston and Fort An- derson, together with the certain capture of Mo- bile before two weeks more, will liberate at least twenty-five thousand men from the navy, who can be organized into a corps for offensive operations on land. Enough of our yessels are now liberated to enable us to sweep the seas. — Philadelphia Inquirer. MASONIC.—A stated communication of St, John’s Lotige. No. 11, will be held at Ma- sonic Hall, corner of D and 9th streets, THIS ( Fri- cay) BVENING. at 73s o’eleck, i ‘W. MORRIS SMITH, Grand Secretary, See WARD MUTUAL BXEMPTION ASSOCIATION —A special meeting of this Association will be held at Tempersnce Hall, THIS (Friday) EVENING, February “4th. at 7}. o'clock. Every member of the Association is earuestly requested t attend, as business of great importance will come up for the consideration of the Association. it* R. E. PRESTON, Secretary. ATTENTION. VIRGINIANS!— An ad journed meeting of the Virginia Union ague will be held ia Temperance Hall, E street, 9th and lth streets, SATURDAY NIGHT: Fob, 23th, at 7% 0 cloak A opal citizens of and om \Virgini ire invi' oO be present, and unite with the Association. z fob 24 1t* R.G. GREENE, B8ec’y, V. U. b. (Pe OPENING OF GONZAGA “FAIR” HALL, F street, between 9th and 10th streets. awe ror tne Grand Fair, pubis Haldanherer on Easter Mouday next, will open to the public next MONDAY EVENING = eeleces A Concert will be given in the same af o’cloc Madame Kretschmar with many of the most dis- tinguished amateurs and Curvey’s celebrated band have offered their services, Admittance 60 cents. feb 23-4t THE GRAND FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT of the new FOUNDRY METHODIST EPI8- AL CHURCH, corner of G and Fourteenth The audience room has been regard to the convenience of ¥: each evening. : There wiil be a variety of attractions—amon Which will be visits from the Commanderies an Lodges of our own and other cities. fe 22 HEBREW, GERMAN AND ENGLISH EDUCATION.—Having opened an addi tional school for instructing the above named branchesof education, we are now enabled t> ac copta greater number ef pupils than heretofore. Parents wishing to have their children educated in these branches, are notified to call in person be- fore the first of March next. Positively no children accepted after that date: H. L. BLOUT. Secretary of School, 401 7th st., above H st. feb 14-12t* SSE! HE CELEBRATED POPPED CORN —T:! Steam Sugar Refined healthy Popped Corn and those pure Bran Dyspepsia Biscuit can ba found only at the Produce and Commission House og Se CO., 452 Sth street, near D street. A QABD An ftnpression having that the Piane used at the first Concert of the Btrakosch Company on ontay night, upon which Mr. Webli could not perform, had been furnished by us, wo hereby take the liberty to state that such thecase, The Piano did not come irom Our warercoms. W. @. METREROTT. ined ground fe 24-2t" Kt? G@LOVES. Just opened WHITE and COLORED KID GLOVES for ladiesand gentlemen New styles BALMOKAL SKIRTS. Full stock oj all kindsof DRY GOOBS for at the lowest cash prices. R. RILBY & BROTHER. ral Btores, bet. 7th and sth sts., opposite Centre Market. sale No. 36 Cent: 4 6t fe BLL, and PEARL BELT ED, SH ‘CK LBS—new patterns. ‘BOUQUET-HOLD- Bi PERA-GLASSES. COMBs. 4 BAS, & , in great variety. A LaRGE capt pe OF THE NEWEST M. W.GALT & BRO., J feb 24-3t 354 Peonsylvanin events, W. JOHNSON. of Portland, Mi Te- opened the Columbia Garden air Dress. ,Straet, where he will be bappy friends. est, New Orleans, and our | Baltimore Markets. Coffee continues dull. Stock in first hands only 5,300 bags Rio, but there is considerable offering from Eastern markets, and at prices ranging from 18 to 21% cents, in gold, duty paid, as to quality: 21% cents was bid for 500 bags prime. The government awarded con- tracts to parties out of the city for 3,400 bags Rio at 40 12a¢41 per hundred Ibs. ‘The flour market is quiet. There is very lit- tle inquiry for export from the unsettled con- dition of gold and exchange, but with light in- spections, and good inquiry to fill government contracts, prices are steadily maintained for both super and extra brands, Grain.—Receipts continue very moderate, ‘nd tor wheat prices have ruled steady. Corn was in bettersuppiy the past day er two, and prices favored buyers. Oats dull and lower; | sofalso rye. | the military situation, B.—Kastern men will always find the Port- | land daily papers at this shop. feb 22 eolm* HE SUBSORIBER HAS FOR SALE, ON HIS Farm, near Queen An George’s qvunty, Md. twesaty-fi thirty tonsof timothy HAY. Persons buying for the Go: Ment would do well to call and examine this lot oe at WILLIAM OLARKE. {?'! HO! FOR THE FOURTH OF MARCH. FIVE HUNDRED MATTRESSES, pA ll alte PILLOWS, ught ai eee “GHERN. & WILLIAMS’S Commission House. corner of 7th feb 22-1w and D streets north, — ANDBOOK OF DINING. by Brillat in: Ls Greet re Works: 2 vole, new edition: Burton on the Obse ving Faculties; Eglofistein’s Geegraphy of Mexico; Bo- anuary, 1365; Beecher’s Au- obiography and Corresponéence, vol. 25 ‘Ritter'a Comparative Geography, fez PRANCK TAYLOR. “PNAUGURATION BALL'! In BALI L iug to the above place will ant itte jain on eng 0 ‘ite a and ex- mine a lel een! ” Tece!ved for the occasion. erectPard BURNS & W No. 340 Poansyivanin pants bet wee: feb 22-005t 9th and 10th streets, No transactions in molasses reported this week, and prices can only beregarded as nom- inal. Provisions are dull, few sales, and prices nominal. The stock of sugar is light, though arple for the demands. The only transactions for the week was 382 hhds. Porto Rico taken for gov- ernment contract from the bark Modena at 19 ts. hisky has been heavy throughout the week. No gales of importance. Government took 900 barrels old rye at $3.40 and $3.36 per gallon Beef Cattie—The offerings at scales | amounted to 1,160 head, against 900 head last Thursday. Of the receipts 150 head were left over unsold, 200 taken by Government con- tractors, and the balance taken by Baltimore butchere at prices ranging from $7 to $12 per 100 Ibs. gross for common to prime qualities — | an advance of 1\c. per 1b onthe inside figure. The cattle were mostly ef good quality. There was only a fair attendance at market, and the supply was in excess of the demand. Sheep.—The receipts were very large and prices lower. Sales were made at 9all cents per Ib. gross, as to quality—butfew sold at the outside rate. Hogs.—The supply was unequal to the de- mand, and prices show an advance of ¥ai,c per lb. Sales of ordinary to good live hogs ‘Were made as fast as they arrived at 15 75a820 per 100 Ibs. net. FINANCIAL.—From the New York Commer- cial Advertiser : There is more general activity in financial affairs, and the market shows more strength. The fact of the news of Sherman’s successful advance, and fall of Charleston having pro- duced so little effect upon gold has removed the general apprehension that the price would decline under the rapidly improving aspect of and there is, conse- quently, a more general disposition to operate. At the first board there was a stronger feeling throughout the list, and the transactions were larger than for some days past. Governments were not quiteso active, but quotations were s‘eady, except upon Ten- forties, which declined to 102%. Sixes of 1891, closed at 111, Five-twenties at ill} for old issue, and 1104 for thenew. The large sub- ecriptions to Seven-thirties naturally interfere with the demand for other bonds. The gold market is more active. There is speculative movement, the tendency of which is forarise. The price opened at 1933: but the report of General Grant having sustained @ reverse, under an attack by Lee, strengthened the price and the quotations steadily rose to 2013, There is very little demand for money. The moderate wants of stock brokers are readily supplied at 9 per cent., and a large balance of loanable funds 1s left unemployed. There is buta moderate demand for discount. Ban- kers’ Bills or Alcommercial paper would pass at7 per cent., but no amount of such paper is offered The rates on such paper as js in the market 15 Sa9 p<r cent. ‘There is an improvgd demand for foreign ex - change, and rates are about ¥ higher for ster- ling. The best banker’s sterling, 90 day, has sold to a limited extent this morning, at 105 ¥; but that quotation is above the views of buyers generally. The firmness of gold, under news that might have been expected to put down the price considerably, has strengthened the confi- dence of buyers, and some who have been de- Jerring their purchases of exchange in expec- | tation of afallof gold, are now making pur- chases. SD GROVER’S NEW THEATER. Pennsylvania Avenze, near Willard’s, BRILLIANT FAREWELL SEASON r o GROVER’S GRAND GERMAN OPERa. LEONARD GROVER -DIBECTOR CARL ANSCHUTZ.. ON DUCTOR LIMITED TO TEN NIGHTS ONLY, Commencing TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1565. RS GRANO GERMAN oP. GROVE ceuonce: ERA For the Farewell Season in Washington- SEVERAL ADDITIONAL ARTISTS Are engaged expressly for this Season, CARL ANSCHUTZ, Conductor, The Master Baton of the Age, MARIA FREDBBICI, Prima Donna, Her last appearance prior to her departure for the ‘anoverian Court, MADAME JOHANNA ROTTER, a oxpresily for the Beason te oes: eo DAME BERTHA JOH NNSEN, eon Tima Ne~- -- MISB ADALINA MOT rrrms Contralto, ‘TTst fj jarance ip Washi 5 HOU LLE BUPHIE Datta é ri WILLE PAULINE CANISBA, porte Th MIE8 THERESA WOOD, 27” S0U>rette, Prima D. FRANZ HIMMER, | beet) rima Tenore Robusto, His last appearance prior to his departure for the Hanoverian Court Opera, = THEODORE HABLEMAN, . Prima Tenore Lyrie, His last appearance prior to his departure for Eu rope. 8IG. GIUSEPPE TAMARO, Pri JOREPH HERMANS, eee wane FORME, ce ee Sais ¢ Renowned Basso Profundo, Re-engaged expressly for the Beason in Washing- ton, ISADORE a ean rimo Baritone, HEINKICH STELHROGE rimo Barits . M. Anton Graff, Basso Buo, o"? Otto Lehman, Basso . Edouard Haimer, Basso, . Alphonse Urchs, Baritone, M. Charles Viereck. Tenore, Madame Ernest La Roche, Seconda Donns, Mad. Margaret Zimmerman, Seconla Donna, iadame Matilda Berger, Seconda Donua, THE GRAND CHORUS Has been largely augmented by special engage- ment EX PRESSLY FOR THI8 OCCASION. ADOLPH NEUNDORFF...........Chorus Master THE GRAND O : ERNEST GRILL... SREESTEL LEADER Will be augmented bytWe addition of the entire ercalient orchestra already employed at this the- ater, The Director earnestly hopes that the | the Opera will assist in recuring @ largo tensce, sale, 1D vi arene very erect expense and neces- ing an operatic enterari, ence, The sale of es pEatieE/sact: SEASON TICKETS ONLY will SITS Wednesday) MORNIN (Wednen p at half-past bine o'cieck. Epyehe e THE PRICES FOR THE SEASON fixed 6 following rates : tra Chairs (10 operas) d Parquet Circles (1) operas. ale of SEATS FOR SINGLE OPERAS will commence on FRIDAY MORNING, March 3, at the following prices: Orchestra Chairs... - Dress and Parquet Circles = oo Th t will beseen that quite an important ad- vantage is given to RCHABERS OF SEASON TICKETS. J OTICE.— Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Baggage Ex- N press Uffice removed to 367 D street, bet. 7th = Sh street. Orders left at tat cite tocall for jaggage w attended to promptly. feb 23-2t* J.M_ McOLINTOOK, Fo TWOCENTS A DAY YOU CAN READANY new book, if you take a Double Monthly 8ub- Scription at the “People’s Circulating Library,” ennsylvamia avenue, No. 280. between lith and ith streets, near Kirkweod House. fe 23 2t* TO THE LaDiEs. aaa eat eS IRONS. Jast received in time for the Inauguration Ball, at BG, JouNsON «00. _fob 26t between 9th and 10th stree B®OWN2'S METALLIC WRATHER STRIPS AND WINDOW BANDS Totally exclude Cold. Wind, Rai rom the crevices of Doors, wie oe yale ‘ights—stop the rattling of sashes without tater: fering with the free use of the same. They save one half the fuel, and are warranted good for five years. For circulars, with prices, references, &¢. address JOHN A. PAINE & 0O., Agents. Offices No. 538 7th street weat, and No, 342 D atree north. feb 23 Im* H4'* DEESBING, PHILLIPPI, HAIR. D ill Dress Ladies’ Heir devine ree day M. WILLLANS 336 Pennsylvania avenue. EAnez MAP OF CRORGTA— Compiled ader the direction of the General Assembly; one eo only backed with cotton, Also, alarge Map if db deck one. Forsale ey NOK TAYLOR. BALLS, PARTIES, &c. GRAND INAUGURATION BALL, A PROCEEDS FOR THE FI? OF THE FAMILIES or OUR “BRAVE BOYS” IN THE FLELD. To be held at the Large Hall in'the PATENT OFFICE BUILDING On the Evening of MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1865. 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 ladies, Two Dollars wil’ be charged for each ticket beyond that number. . CARDS OF INVITATION FOR LADIES may be procured at the League Hall, on 9th stro. tween D and E streets, where the Secretary, W. 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 erder of the Bupervisory Committee, feb 20-13t B, B. FRENCH, Chairman, ABINI'S © M . FASHIONABLE DANCING ACADEMY, aT TEMPERANCE HALL, BH 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 Thursday, March 2d, 1965. Days and hours ef tuition for ladies, misses! and masters, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday: from 3to 5p. m.; gentlemen’s classes, Tuesday: Thursdays and Saturdays, from Sto 10p.m. Gen- tlemen joining this last quarter will also receive instructions in a new class just formed from 6% to 8p. m. same evenings. ring this last quarter all the preparations will be made for the coming May Ball. Persons desiring private instructions will please call at the hall during school hours, or at his res- idence, 479 10th street, between Dand E. fe2)-2w I REIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Temperance Mall, E st., bet, 9th and 10th, Whereas a report isin circulation that I h: removed or intend to do so, I wish to an- nounce to my friends and the public in em eral that I am still at the above-named Hall, and intend to remain until the close of the season. The quarter has just commenced. New classes are forming every ig for gentlemen, and afternoon for Ladies, Misses and Masters, Hours of Tuiton —For Ladies, Misses, and Mas- tera, WBDNESDAY and sATURDAY AFTER. NOONS, from two io five o'clock. Gentlemen’s class MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, from seven to ten o’ctock. Private instruction given at any time, to suit the convenience of the pupils. __ For further particulars call during the hours of tuition, and receive a circular, or address a note to the care of H. P. KREIS, Room fo. 13 Wash- ton Building, corner of Pa. ave., and 7th st. feb 18-7t W. KREIS. LOST AND FOUND. I OST—About a week ago, a sow PIG, dark grey, 4 coarse bair,long tail, $5 wiil be given ifleft Seb ae nes na MRS. D. ARMOUR. REWARD .—Lost, on Tuesday, the 21st ing $5 afur patchwork CARRIAGE ROBE. with black dog skin center. at or near the Baltimore depot, The finder will receive the above reward by leaving it at Weodley’s Star and Garter Res- taurant, 162 Penn. avenue, and no questions asked,and the thanks of the driver, who isa poor man. fe 24-2t* OUND—On the morning of the 2ist inst., near Camp Barry, one (1) dark sorrel HORSE; the said horse is about 8 yearsold, with white face, and had on acitizen’s saddle and qridle with horse blanket and an interfering boot on each hind leg. The owner of said horee is hereby requested to prove property. pay expenses incurred and claim the same at once. He may be obtained upon application to J. CROSS. Executive Hospital Steward Lincoln General Hospital, Washington, 7ATCH FOUND —A silver WATCH was found op Capitol Hilla few days ago. waich the owner can have by proving property and paying the expense of this advertisement, Apply to WM, BALLANTYNE, 49% 7th st. feb23.2t* I OST—Februsry 22, between F and H streets, on 4 13th street, or on F street, between 12th and 13th,a GOLD CHAIN, with a smal! K ttached. A liberal reward will be given to the onder on leaving it at €02 13th street, between GandH. feb 23 3t* O&ST—Retween 2 o'clock on Friday until 1%; 4 o'clock on Baturday, a $100 BILL. I wi'l give colseward Bet xecossty Call at 271 D it, between 15 an Shoe a eSicts MICHAEL SCANLON, Plumber, ee PERSONAL. 1 FORMATION WANTED OF HORLON M. GREGG, of Fauquier county. Va, lately a pa- roled prisoner. Any information concerniag him will be thankfully reeeived by his mother. at 211 20th street, between Mand N. feb 31 5t* + BOARDING. OABD— Elegantly tiaia’ hoard, at 301 G at Boece i3th and lath sts, Rerefence exchanged. feb 23-6t* SEVERAL GENTLEMEN CAN BH ACCOMMO- SS dated with Board and pleasant Rooms at No 502 I street, between 6th and 7th. te 22-3t* oS ISHED ROOMS AND BOARD-—Several L gentlemen can be accommodated with Fur- pished Rooms, with or without Board, by apply- ieee No. 134 2:d street, between K and L, north of Pa. avenue. fe 3-e06t* Fok BENT Pleasant FURNISHED ROOMS, E. with Board, at 406 12th street, between I and fe 4-tf HARP ER's MAGAZINE MARCH. Price 35 cents. For sale at SHILLINGTON’3S BOOKSTORE. Godey’s Lady’s Book for March; price 3) cents Lady’s Friend,a monthly magazine for March; price 25 centr, . Pacific Monthly for March; price 50 cents. Arthur’s Home Magazine for March; price 25 cents. Ballou’s Dollar Monthly for March; price 15 cents, The Snoblace Ball; price 5) cents. The Ladies’ Love Oracle, a complete fortane teller, interpreting all questions upon the differ- ent events and situations ef life. but more especial- ly relating to love, courtship and marriage; price 25 cepts. . Lerd Oakburn’s Daughter. By Mrs. Henry Wood; price $1.0. E New Books, cheap publications, American and Foreign Magazines and everything in the Station- ery line for gale at the tow eat prices, J, SHILLINGTON. Bookseller, Corner 4%: street and Penn. avenue, fe 22-3t Washiagton, Fase IONABLE DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER. MISS M. SULLIVAN ate of New York, re- He etfully informs the ladies of Washington that she has just arrived in the city and taken reums at No, 469 9th et., with Mrs,J C. Hyde, where she pared to receive ordera for the manufacture ot Dresses, Cleaks, &c.,in the most approved and fashionable styles, and with tne most careful finish. Particular attention given te the cutting and making of cbildren’s clothing. By doing our work better and cheaper than any other house in town. we hope to obtain a liberal, share of public patronage. feb 22-lw* WENTY BARRELS OF SHENANDOAH WHISKEY at pearate sale, in lots to suit pur- ebasers, to be sold lower than it can be bought in fhe city: aac GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auction and Commission Merchants, for2-dlw corner 7th and D sta. north, Haye REMOVED FROM MY OLD PLACE of business, corner of Ninth and D streets, to NO, 481 NINTH STREET, between D and KE, I beg leave particularly te call the attention of my customers and the public ge: Uy, to thia re moval, where I shall keep constantly on hand a large aad well assorted stock of GROCBRIE3, __The citizens of Washington and of the surround- ing country are earnestly solicited to call and ex- amine iny stock of goods which will be soid at fair prices. feb 16-e03m" RICHARD J. RYON. A G. RYAN, HOUSE PAINTER, (late of Cul ° Va .) offers his services to any who wish he ainting well and promptly done, atas Jow pri can possiby be afforded by any one in the business. Notes addressed to him at the Star Office will be immediately attended to. fe 17-1w OBN FOR SALE—I heve for twelve or fif- / teen miles from the Cit; ot of CORN, which Will be sold at one dollar and lf per barrel I than the market price at Wasbin, This sents a good opportunity for persons having teams to em: ay them profitably. Apply to Dr. JAMES E MORGAN. corner Md, aveuue and 12th street. feb 17-2awtf FINE PAINTING. One of A. F. Tait’s celebrated CHIOKEN PIO- ee aan i de fow choice Bngra- vings and Paintings. for sale a' . MARKEITER'S, No, 486 7th street, fe 17-9t* 8 doors above Odd Fellows Hail, IGHLY IMPORTANT! INSUBANOE FROM THE DBAFT! wh ire to be secured from ire weemet Senta det ts that may be Ordered within one year, by the payment of from $100 to each, should ‘apply to 3 8, 452 18th street, between K and F. Wash: ington. BD. Office hours from 9 a.m, to9 p, m. ‘Don’t lelay f you wish fer safety. ‘Satisfactory rrarences given, fe Cs ABY BIRDS. bd 974 Tin atroot, bar eee Ee MOOKING BIRDS, ‘STE. HARTBRECHT, Ss immediatel, F. M, BLL J %-Im* NECOND EDITION 2 O'CLOCK P. M. THIRD EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. THE LATEST FROM WILMINGTON THE CITY TAKEN POSSESSION OF ON THE 2b. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 1965. Buying. Selling. 110 iLL 110% 103 99 S. 6's Coupon 1831 S 5-20 UW. THE REBELS RETREAT, LEAVING A | U LARGE NUMBER OF PRISONERS IN OUR HANDS. SS ae The following dispatch, giving additional particulars of the fall of Wilmington, has been received at the Navy Department: Fortress Monnos, Feb. 21, 1965.—Hon. @id- con Welles, Secretary of the Navy: The Cuyler has just arrived from Cape Fear and reports our forces having taken possession ot Wil- mington on the morning of the 22d, Washing- ton’s birthday. The rebels retreated, leaving 8 large number of prisoners in our hands. Official dispatches from Admiral Porter go by to-day’s mail. STEPHEN D. TRENCHARD, Commander. IRST BoaRD. Coupons, 1105; : 5-20"s, 110; 10-40"s, 102 5g; Cer- tificates, 98%; Gold, 1991,. LATE FROM RICHMOND. zapatos RICHMOND DATES OF THE 29D. Gen. Gillem moving from East Tennessee im Sherman—Gen. Beauregard gone zy—Richmond papers admit that ‘Sherman be- and Charlotte. tween Beaureg tel acaba stacey Richmond papers of the 22d have been re- ceived. The Richmond Sentinel states that at the re- quest of the authorities all papers will here- after refrain from publishing any military news. The Dispatch says that the Yankee Gen. Gil- lem, with 4,500 cavalry, passed through Green- ville, East Tennessee, and pushed his pickets out of the town. It was supposed he was mo- ving to forma junction with Sherman, near Salisbury, N. C. The proposition (o arm 200,000 negroes, which passed the rebel Hou: onday was indefi- nitely postponed by th®@’Senate on Tuesday by one majority. On the first vote in the Senateit was rejected, it will be remembered, by a two- thirds majority. The Dispatch thinks it will be reconsidered and @assed. The Enquirer says there is a rumor in town that Sherman was between Beauregard and Charlotte; in other words, that he had flanked Beauregard and goton the north of the rebel army. THE FALL OF WILMINGTON. By direction of the War Department, a sa- late of one hundred guns was fired here to-day at 12 o'clock, in honor of the fall of Wilming- ton. In Town.—The rebel ex-General Roger A- Pryor, who has been releazed from Fort War- ren on parole, arrived here last night. For ExcuaNnGg.—Six hundred rebel pris- oners passed through Baltimore yesterday, en route for City Point, to be exchanged. SALES OF 7-30’s.—The sales of 7-30’'s by Jay Cooke & Co., smounted to $7,736,650 yesterday. = NEWS FROM REBELDOM. a THE EVACUATION OF CHARLESTON. > No Cotton Left in the City—Cencentration to Check Sherman—His ces Estimated at 60,000—Union Raid om Tarboro’ and Goldsboro’. to excessive wear and tear of body and mind. o3S South Carolina—Charleston. (From the Richmond Dispatch, Feb. 21.] On last Thursday night, the 16th instant, our forces evacuated Charieston, and it is believed that the enemy took possession during the next day. Many guns must have been abandoned by our troops, but it is consoling to know that the Yankees got littleelse. There was no cot- ton at Charleston to gladden Lincoln’s heart, and the city itself was little bettér than a de- serted ruin. Several telegraph operators, all of them men of Northern birth, did not come out with our forces, but remained to receive the Yankees. The evacuation of Charleston should rather inspire cheerfulness thangloom. Shermancan only he checked by'an immediate concentra- tion in his front of all our troops, bothin North and South Carolina, If this be done, he may be defeated and his present expedition broken up. If he is not defeated, he will march straight up the railroad to Crariotte, thence to Greens- boro’ and Danville, and so on to Richmond. Many different estimates have been made of Sherman’s army. Some think he has sixty thousand men. We know he has four fuil army corps, and astrong force of cavalry. His corps will not number tess than twelve thou- sand men. From North Carolina—Raids on Tar- boro’ and Goldsboro’. It is said that a cavalry force of the enemy was adyancing on Tarboro’, on Tar river, near the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. A force (numgers unknown) is also reported as moving on Goldsboro’ trom Newbern, along the south bank of the Nuse. We fear there is much truth in these statements, The enemy have for several weeks been concentrating at Newbern. Raleigh is one hundred miles trom Newbern: Goldsboro’ is midway between the two places. It was reported that a large Yankee cavalry force was advancing on Salisbury from East Tennessee; but there is nothingin it. The Richmond and Petersburg Lines. All continues quiet on the lines before Rich- mond and Petersburg. Grant cengratulates himseif on holding General Lee here while Sherman is turned loose upon the Uarolinas Negro Soldiers. The Senate bill to raise two hundred thousand negro soldiers will, itis understood, be passed to-day in secret session. It is said a similar bill passed the House ‘ofjRepresentatives in secret session yesterday. and the Confederacy had gone up. a large superiority in men and they will con- tinue to overrun their territory and overbear their armies unless this measure ts adepted. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SCOUTING EXPE DITION—CAPTURE OF AND GUERILLAS. A detachmentof the8th Iliinois cavalry, sent out from Fairfax Court House on the 2Ist inst., on & scouting expedition, under command of in a number of rebel officers and guerillas Hugh Lee's staff; Assi: Barnes, of the {6th Virginia infantry; L. Small weod, of Mosby’s guerillas; E. R rilias Capitol prison to Fort Delaware. Turner de- escape. south at the breaking ont of the rebellion. Capitol. the 7-30 loan yesterday amounted and one quarter millions of dollars in the Government. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Se New York Stock Market—First Board. New_York, Feb. 21.. CONGRESSIONAL. edness, 954i Gold, Wve’ 117; Reading, 111: 7 FRIDAY, February Brea tia eee i ar eee te Michigan Southern, z peel & \- —=5 Sanat Mr. Fa"WPates, Senator elect from ae Sheds NOs ee PANGS; for six years from the ith otf March riper oh Oambeniaads Coal next. On motion of Mr. Sprague, a resolution was adopted instructing the Finance Committee to inquire into the expediency of so enlarging the powers of the Bureau of Emigration as to take Within its charge the duty of relieving the large number of refugees fleeing from the tyranny of rebel rulers. Mr. Morgan presented a petition of mer- chants ef New York asking an extension of the time for withdrawal of goods from ware- house. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Wilkinson called up the bill to make an additional grant of lands to Minnesota for rail- road purposes. and a line from the Mississippi river to the western boundary of the State; which was passed. Mr. Howard, from the Committee on the Pacific Railroad, reported favorably on the Honse bill to amend the Pacific railroad bill of last session. Mr. Wade, from the Committee on Territo- Ties, reported favorably on the bill for the con- struction of wagon roads in Idaho, Montano, Dacotah, and Nebraska. Mr Foster called up the House bill to pay to each of the five surviving pensioners of the revolutionary war #3(W) per annum in addition to their present pension, and it was passed. Mr. Cowan called up the bill to amend the patent laws so as to allow inventors who had heretofore neglected to pay up the balance fee, to do so within a certain date and secure their patents, and it was passed. Mr. Hale, from the judiciary committee, re- Pperted adversely on the bill to allow a transfer ot the Wiley and Brown case from the Supreme ot the District of Columbia to a Courtin Mary- land, on the certificate of either party that it cannot get justice here. Mr. Trumbull called up the bill providing for bail in certain cases of military arrests. It allows contractors and others declared to be for certain purposes in the military service un- der the act of July 17, 1863, to be taken, on their own demand, before any Justice of the Su- preme Court of the United States of the Dis- trict of Columbia, or any Territory, any Judge of @ United States District Court, or GVommis- sioner of a Circuit Court authorized to take bail, who shall exercise their discretion in the case regarding the nature of theoffence and the evi- dence and usages of law. Hovsz —The House took up the Senate Joint Resolution providing for a Select Committee, consisting of members of both branches of Con- gress, to inquire into the condition of the In- dian tribes, and especially their treatment by the civil and military authorities of the United States, with power to employ a clerk, compel the attendance of witnesses, to hear the com- plaints of Indian Chiefs, and to report the re- sult at the next session ot Congress. Mr. James ©. Allen urged the adoption of the posclalons as the information was very desira- le. Mr. Stevens objected to a Joint Committee ot members of the Senate and the House, as this Congress was soon to expire. An amendment was made appointing a com- mission of three members by the President, in- stead of a Committee of Congress; and in this form the resolution was passed. The House acted on the Senate’s amendments to the navy appropriation bill, concurring in some of them and disagreeing to others. The disagreements will be compromised through a committee of cenference. Mr. Stevens, from the Committee of Ways go, 97¥; Alton and Terra Haute, 10; and North wesern, 34%; Quicksilver, 98. LOCAL NEWS. . a a Founp Daap.—Last evening, about o'clock, north, near the north man named Wm. Johnson, who they supposed tobedrunk. The officers took him to the drug store on the avenue, near Ist street west, when he was pronounced dead, and the officers pro- cured a stretcher and removed him to the Fourth Ward station. A young man named Samuel McManus was with him during the day yesterday, and were drinking together: and last evening they were ou ‘he way home, when deceased sat dov un on the pavement, and in a few moments after wards the officers toand the deceased. He rssided on 2d street, between Virginia avenue aid J) street, Island, and fol- lowed huckstering for a living. He is about thirty-seven years cf age and «single man. There being but little doubt tha: nh» cams to his death by intemperauce, the coroner de- clined to hold an inquest. es ORPHANS’ Court, Judge Purcell.—Last court day the will of Bernard Giveny was filed and fully proved. He bequeaths $300 each to St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum, St. Joseph’s Male Orphan Asylum, and St. Ann’s Infant Asy- ium, to Reys B. F. Wiggett and J. A. Walter. To tour ladies he also leaves $300 each, as also to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The balance of his estate, amounting to about $15,000, is bequeathed to his Telatives, and Bernard Hayes is left executor, to whom letters testamentary were issued. The will of the late John Varden, ing his property tohis widow, fully proyen. The will of the late John ing bis estate to his family, proved. bequeath- was filed and D. Ward, bequeath- was filed and fully —— In THE OLD CariToL.—On Wednesday evye- ning several officers and about 60 men, lately enlisted in the District regiments, stationed in and near Alexandria were brought up to the city and committed to the Old Capitol prison. There are several statements as regards the cause of their arrest,-one of which is that the men are held as witnesses against the officers who mustered them into the service, knowing that they were enrolled in Washington, and crediting them to the quotas of other places. a METROPOLITAN POLICE CoMMISSIONERS.— The Board met yesterday at their rooms, on 10h, near D street. John W. Hill was ap- pointed atrolman in the 7th precinct, vice George Renneker,. deceased. Jas. W. Franklin, appointed a roundsman, vice Alex. ander Tait, promoted to sergeant of the sth precinct, i ——— Szconp WaRD Station Cases.—Edward Long, drunk and disorderly; military. David Mahoney, drunk; $2. Mary Ta: lor, suspicion of larceny; dismissed. Hannah Young, drank: $2. James H. Davis, disorderly; $2.91. Mary Holiran, drunk; $2. John R. Wallace, do ; de. H. Weaver, suspicion of larceny; for hearing. a THIRD WAED Station Cases.—Frederic and Means, reported a bill making appropria- tions for certain civil expenses; Jones, Debner Moses, David Clark, fighting; made the order of the day for tenage see wes | locked up. Frank Lioyd and James West, do.; r ‘or to-mi after the expiration of the morning hoari see The House passed the bill to incorporate my Cemetery Company of colo: per- sons of the District of Columbia The House passed several private bills, and then proceeded to the consideration of the ane tory et petan)3 bill. Yr. Chanler opposed the bill, because it Placed in the bands of the Executive excessive military and naval power, and to a greater hareg than exer by any potentate in the wor Mr. Stevens moved to strike ont the second section. He did not see why soldiers should nee get the highest bounty, instead of Yesorting a draft. Mr Garfield said this section was designed to remedy a greatevil, namcly: to preventrich cities and counties from going to the rural dis- tricts and offering bounties for enlist- ments, and doing away with brokerage. Mr. Schenck made similar remarks, and other gentlemen took part in the discussion. $3. John Reed, do.; dismissed. Julia Kent, Sophia Garnetta, disorderly; workhouse. ——> az WiLEy-Brown Oass.—Mr. Hale, from the Die ae eneittes of the Senate to-day reported adversely upon the proposition trans- ferring the Wiley-Brown case tothe Maryland courts, ———— Affairs in Georgetown. THs MAYORALTY.—Last night, the friends of the respective candidates for Mayor held their last meetings before the election, which takes place next Monday. The friends of Mr, Addison, the present in- cumbent, met in the hall on High street, which was brilliantly illuminated, and the interior decorated with flags and streame: At the hour appointed, Col. M. Willett took the chair. and John H. Darnes, Esq., was appointed secretary. ‘Ihe fine band ot Campbell hospital ‘was present, and during the evening per- formed appropriate music, in splendid style. The Enquirer says there is &@ rumor on the street that Beauregard had gone crazy, owing The Enquirer says that the absence of news from the South had given rise toa large amount of croaking, and that croakers were going about saying that there was the devil to pay, The Enquirer bas an extract fram Gen. Lee to Hon. Porcher Miles, urging the arming of the slaves, saying that the North has already REBEL OFFICERS Capt. Corbett, has returned to camp, bringing among whom are Col. R. W. Carter, of the Ist Virginia cavalry; Lieut. B. B. Turner, of Fitz tant Surgeon A. J. and privacy George W. Somers, L. R. Mason, and Anderson and R. T. Crapper, of White's gue- This is the second time that Lieut. Turner, of Fitz}Hugh Lee’s staff has been captured by our forees, the first time being in October last, when, he says, he made his escape from the guard while being conveyed from the Old clines, however, to tell the particulars of his The guerilla Somers, of Mosby’s gang, is be- lieved to be a silversmith by that name, who formerly resided in this city, but who went The prisoners were all brought to Wash- ington last night and committed to the Old THE SEVEN Tureties.— The subscriptions to to six A very substancial evidence of the faith of our people (By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) U.S. 1581, coupon 6's, 7 Certificates of Endent. Preferred, 6 Cleveland and Toledo, 113%; Chicago and Rock Island, 97 ¢; Milwaukie and Prairie du Ohien, 45; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chica- Chicago officers Coomes and Pierce found on A street gate of the Capitol, a In a short tim, the hall was packed w citizens. The first speaker introduced was Mr. James Kane, of the Fourth Ward, who spoke of the satisfaction the long service of r. Addison had given, And felt assured that the citizens would manifest it by re-electing him. Mr. K., after an eloquent appeal to the citizens to trust the old pilot who had guided them safely through many difficulties, which was raptu- rously applauded, alluded to an article signed « Brotus,” in one of the city papers, and thought the author of it should fear to sleep at night lest the shade of Brutus should appear in his dreams ready to brand him for the defa- mation of hisname. Mr. K. then proceeded to defend various individuals, and the Irish and German citizens, from the charge of disloyalty, and closed by predicting a terrible fail for Mr. Hill on Monday next. The secretary here announced that the nom- inating convention had agreed upon the fole lowing gentlemen as candidates for the Oom- mon Council, which were endorsed by a unan= imous vote of the meeting :—Authony Hyde, John T. Mitchell, Bladen Forrest, David Edes, John M. Stake, W. H. Uraig, Jenkin Thomas, Jobn Fowler, Jacob Hieston and John W. Bronaugh. Mr. J. ©. Marbury followed In a briet ad- dress, in which he spoke of the harmony that prevailed in the nomimating convention, and recommending it as an example to the voters at the election. He should vote that ticket through, and hoped all would do so. Mr. M. then went into a comparison of the merits of the candi. dates, to show that it is impossible for Mr. Hill to perform the duties of Mayor with Te equal to that of the present incumbent. Mr. M. chen spoke of the tricks the Union League are reported to be preparing—Ist. The voting o£ non-residents: a trick they tried in Washington. The men who enlarged the quotaof the District are now to go further and elect the Mayor and Councils of this town. 2d. The Union League men say that the supporters of McUlelian who vote for Addison shall not vote unless they take the oath of allegiance; but the voters for Hill will not be required to take the oath. Mr. M.said that Hill wants the McClellan vote. He applied to him (Mr. Marbury) for his influ- ence with the club, and spoke of the oath not being administered to Hill yoters. Mr. M. told him that if 40,0 oaths were required, he (Mr, M.) would not vote for Hill. At the close of Mr. Marbury’s remarks, three cheers were given for Addison and the ticket Mr. Addison was called for and appesred en the stand, and addressed the company briefly in his effective sty le, eliciting applause contin- uous andhearty. He was glad to hear the com- limentary expressions of the speakers. They faa made out “Old Addison” to be a good old fellow; and their reasons were 80 correct, he had himself been convinced, and would en- dorse every word they said abouthim. (Loud laughter and applause.| _ ‘ The principal qualification for Mayor ts to beable to geta majority of the votes. That qualification Mr. Hill does not possess. If he ever does it will be when the ancestors of the voters present are all forgotten. If Hill is elected there will be two difficulties, George Hill will want to know what the devyiltodo with the office, and the office what the devil to do with George Hill. [Great laughter.| Some people think “Old Addison” has been Mayor ‘long enough. He thought so himself some- times. But until they get a better man than George Hill “Old Addison” will be Mayor. Hill will be beat bad in the Ist and 2d Wards, notso bad in the 3d Ward, but awful bad in the ith Ward, and that is the result of the bal-« loting on Monday. After Mr. Addison conciuded, the meeting was further addressed by Messrs. Stake, Fear- son and Semmes. A collation was prepared in @ room connected with the Hall to which the company repaired; and again returning to the Hall proceeded to the residence of Mayor Addison, where they were hospitably enter- tained. The triends of Mr. Hill met in the council chamber of the custom-house, which was also handsomely illuminated. The chair was oc- cupied by Mr. L. Dayis,and Mr. J. W. Deeble acted as secretary. Here, too, the audience was large, and manifested considerable zeal in their cause. Mr. Eastlack, from a committee, reported resolutions which were adopted, endorsing the ticket for Mayor and Common Council adopt- ed by the Union League, and appointing 4 committee to wait upon the President and Postmaster General, to get Mr. Addison re- moved from office. Messrs. C. H. Cragi>, J. W. Deeble, and Ri- ley A. Shinn,were appointed a committee to present the resolutions to the President and ostmaster General. Dr. Cragin addressed the meeting, endorsing the resolutions and denouncing Mayor Addi- son, and was followed by Mr. Joha Marbury, .. Mr. Curtis, of lowa, Mr. J. W. Deeble, and Mr. George Hill, jr. Mr. Deeble said that Hon. Mr. Nye, Senator from Nevada, was expected there, butas his official duties prevented, he moved that ad- journment be made to Saturday evening. THE CaNaL.—The water has not yet been let out of the Canal, and this morning some boats which were tastin the ice worked their way down to the lower locks. The ice is still very heavy on the upper sections; and the agents of the coal companies will be well pleased if, by the 15th or 2Uth of March, they begin to receive daily their supplies from the mining regions. The bogigenesea tm we (ransportation of pro- ues probably begin to arrive from ihe near depots earlier. A Mass Mgeriev.—The friends of Mayor Addison will hold a mass meting this evening at Lang’s tavern. FLour AnD GRAI\ MARKET.— Demand steady; transactions unimportant: the quota- tions of yesterday reniain unehanged Port Or GkorGETown.-Entered-Brig Rush, Owens, from New York. Schr. H. A. Weeks, Godfrey, do.. with oats for the Government and coal for the Washington (ras Company. Cleared—Schooners United, Wonderly, Bale timore; Susan Sears, Baltimore; Coast Sarvey, Gibson, St, Mary’s; J. Camberland, Gibson, St. Mary’s. Sloop Streaker, Faunce, St Mary’s. Boats ild_ Ranger, Harris, Mattawoman; Lady. of the Lake, Harris, do.; S. W. Bissell, Ellis, New York. GROVER'S GRAND GERMAN OPERA. IMPORTANT EXTRA NOTICE. ON TO MORROW, SATURDAY MORNING, Feb. 25, The following Scheme for the SALE OF ALTERNATE SEATS will be opened : SEATS FOR FIVE ALTERNATE NIGHTS, cemmencing with the first or second. Orchestra Chairs Dress and Parquet C: Je The sale of Bingle Operas will not commence til be FRIDAY, MARCH 3p, when they will be sold at the following prices: Orchestra Chairs... ... ess Dress and Parquet Circles... SPEOIAL NOTICE. The great svecess of the OPERA TROUPE in St. Louis during the recent in- duced the Director, previous tO. Meno for the East, to enter into an cueeeemeat for return- ing before finally closing 4 gaasOn. Tangement will positiv rec! i season in this city beyond the oe TEN NIGHTS advertised. It is estimated that u a. thousand people made application for seats ia St. Louis after the entire house was sold for the sea- son and were unable to gain admittance upon any terms, hence the Director’s determination to re- turn after fulfilling hisenzagement East. fe 24 CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES, eas CARRIAGES. ; On hand,a very superior lot of Light i such as two and fourseat Rockawa: ‘s piel top Buggies, Pheatons. Extension Tops tiail tone, Jersey and Business Wagons, &c., &c. Also. a fine lot of second-hand Oarriages. Ww Repairing promptly steele AHAM. fe2i-3t*_ 409 Pa. av.. near 4% st..and 374 Bet, FoR INAUGURARION BALL. A fine selection of Fans, Fancy Comba, French Flowers, bace Sets, Collars and Handkerchiefs, Illusion Waists, Bleeves, &c., = st Just received *En aNKLIN EPOHISON’S, No, 12 Market Space, Penn. av., between sth and 9th strects, Ladies are requested to call and examine. feb 24 6t™ _feb 24 6t ee T= BUGGLES GEMS. ies of small Gil Painti fp aoe | pees recinge tings of AMERICAN LANDBOAP ES. 8, AROHITECTURE. PIOTUBRSQUR, &e., Paint RUGGLES, OF N On view and for sale | eeetepahnupret ” feb 24-2t* 332 Pennsylvania aves: febm-2t* _332 Ponnsylvania avenve, POSALS FOR PLUMB: je HITTING. N? AND Gag- Heapquarters Drr’r oF WAsuincton. Orrick OF Outer QUARTERMAST: Mth st., near N. eS Feb. 22, 1855, Bea ed Proporals received at this office dtil moon of TUESDAY PLUMBING poeeey ice @ necessary fer introducing water into r racks corner ng the new bar: street west ti 1d I street north, in Writtea specificati: of the work ' nished upon applica at this office, awe te The successful bidder will be required to come mence the work on WEDNESDAY, March 1, and FO) should be ors: To) Plumbing and Gas Fitting.) and eldressed to = . J. LUDINGTON, Colonel and Chief Quartermaster, Department of Washing 4 50 oo wn fe 23-td