Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter, WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY....-..- FEBRUARY 25, 1865, ng” BEADING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTBRESTING TELE- GBAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE CAPTURE OF WILMINGTON. eee INTERESTING DETAILS a m > - IMMENSE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY CAPTURED. phase Se Fortress Monror, Feb. 21—The United States gunboat R. R. Cuyler, Com’r Colwell, arrived here this morning from Fort Fisher, N. ©, with important despatches from Maj. Gen. ‘Terry and Admiral Porter, and brought the first glorious news of the evacuation of the city of Wilmington, N.C., on the night of the 2ist instant, and the entrance and complete posses- sion of the city by our forces, under Maj. Gen. Terry, on the morning of the 22d inst. at nine o'clock a, m. Prior to the arrival of the R. R Cuyler, the steamer Virginia, which arrived here yester- dsy, brought the news of the general forward movement of our troops, commencing imme- ciately upon the fall of Fort Anderson, having been attended with entire success, and that Ma) Gen.Terry was steadily driving the rebels before him in utter confusion. and at the period of the sailing of the Virginia was only four miles from the main entrenchments and forts of che enemy, immediately encircling the out- skirts of the city, and his forces steadily, vic- toriously advancing. By the arrival of the R. R. Cuyler. additional particuiars have been obtained, from whieh it @ppears that our forces were in no way deterred in their onward march, the rebel General evincing bat little, if any, disposit‘on to offer resistance, and had sought the shelter of their Works before an engagement with their forces could be brought on. Theevening of the 21st will forever be an eventtul period in the history of the Wilming- ton expedition, commanded by Major General ‘Terry, and the equally gallant Admiral Porter, found our forces within cannon range, and even bailing distance of the rebel army, appa- rently concextrating in strong ferce in their detensivye earthworks, with the spires and houses of the doomed city of ilmington piainly in sight. The various disposition of our forces had been made, and on the morrow the attack would have commenced which would have ba on whose side victory or defeat would st In the meantime the gunboats of Admiral Porter's fleet were slowly and cautiously feel- ing their way up the Cape Fear river so as to enable them to obtain a share of the honor and | render importamt service in the anxiously looked for and anticipated assault on the rebel j works. When daylight of the 20d dawned, skirmish- ers from the different regiments were sent out im advance and were rapidly sent forward, as no resistence was made, the different brigades | also taking up the line of battle, eager and ex. | pectant for the word of assault to be given. Not a shot of any kind was fired, as the | forces kept stilladvancing, and in afew min- | utes the truth was discovered that the rebels bad evacuated their works and the city, ard there was nothing for our army to accomp‘ish than to march in and take the place. So atu o'clock on the morning of the 22d. Major Gen. | Terry, accompanied by his staff and body | guard, entered the city, and received from the | bands of a deputation of a few of the remaining citizens the formal surrender of the stores, supplies, &c. The extent of our captures by the fall of Wilmington are not knewn, but they must be exceedingly great, as the rebel forces on their retreat were so closely pressed as in all probability to be unable to destrov very little, fearing it might lead to the detection of the evacuation. The R. R. Cuyler is the only steamer that has arrived from Fort Fisher to-day, and was doubtless despatched by Admiral! Porter as soon as complete possession of ‘he city was ob'ained. The flag-of-truce steamer New York, Capt. Cbishoim, arrived bere last evening from Point Lookout, Md, with 776 revel prisoners, and left to-day ‘for Varina, on the James river, where the exchange of prisoners on both sides | is progressing very rapidly. The steamship Baltic.Capt_ Murry, arrived here this morning trom New York. Aheavy north-east storm set in iast evening: SUSPENSION OF PAYMENT TO FAMILIES OF PRISONERS OF WAR. As the exchange of prisoners is now pro. «-eding very rapidly, :ndall now in South *:n prisons will soon be relesage “Suspending T AyMents to the families of prisoners of war. “ ais is done to prevent the liability of double } SyMents in settling with the returned pris- cners. TEN REGIMENTS OF CONTRABANDS ENLIST IN GEORGIA. It is said that ten regiments have been re- cruited from among the contrabands who joined Sherman in his recent march through (Jeorgia, and iurther large additions are expected to this force trom his present campaign. TON HEAD. All commissioned officers who areen route to join General Sherman’s army, are ordered to report to Brigadier General Prince, at Hil- ton Head. a7 From Hudson Taylor, $31 Pennsylvania avenue, we have the readable March number of Harper's Magatine; aleo the January num- ber of the Westminster Review, reprinted in ad- mirable style, andata price much less than the cost to British subscribers, by Leonard Scott & Co. Excuan: ¥.—Niweteen car loads of rebel prisoners pass d through Baltimore yesterday from Camp Douglass to City Point for ex- change. 4&7 From Shillington, Odeon Building, we have Peterzon’s Ladies National Magazine, for Blarch. ATTENTION, POURTH WAR! The Fourth Ward Exemption Ciub will meet THiS EVENING st the City Hall. Business of importance to be os ASBURY LLOYD, President R. 8. DAVIS, Secretary. Sine eae NATIONAL LODGE. No, 22. F.and A M. ial communication of this Hodge ste., Masonic Hall,corner 9thand ING, 25th inst., at 7 o'clock, Punc- armestly requested. JOHN W. KNO?T, Bec. PIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 43 8t. Preaching MORNING and EVENING: oy the Rev. Joca James of Canada. feb 25-1t* THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE- sentatives will be open TO-MORROW, 8un- Gay, Febraary 2. at 1! a.m The services will be rs - GHANNING. * FINA: STATEMENT OF THE WASH- Sip, INGTON CIty (BAOON) EXEMPTION The Club furtwas..... Hights-teo number drafted, and paid ¢ eac. eee wees . Balance eae 1 ‘Treasurer was voted..... B Pre GEeattc cali sstrece cee ent and Secretary, $10 each... Balance Morse! and 3 Expenses of halls, advertising and FP es = ing list of names soateneancess 17 50 | Balanceon hand ....... .............. 6,392 weet $i Bach of the eicuty-two drafted men are entitled to........ Total ameunt paid out Amount in the treasury. . $50. If the drafted men will call at the Secretary's ofice on Menday afternoon, from three to five, they will receive the necessary order fer the bal- ance due them. BS. DAVI8, Secretary, ASBURY LLOYD, Pres‘dent, feb 6-2: [| Bepublican and Intelligencer.} PENING OF GONZAGA “FAIR” HALL, F street, between 9th and 10th streets. hich wil { which will commence op Easter Moaday next, will be open to the public next. MONDAY RVENING at z =. A Concert will be given in the same Pore riod shirred many of the most dis harec thelr services, -*” © celebrated band Ad nce 0 cents. 2 feb 23-4t THE GRAND £72 FORTHE GRNEFTT of the new FOUNDRY MET AL ORURCH, corner 0! G and eee regars to here will be select instramental and vocal music each ev de ri ‘) be @ variety of attraction which will be visits from the Commands: Lodges of our ownand other cities. the convenience of sisters: uP sascie! i | i fem | |; plaints, and to D 60 j OR Ar eweoettie nen and neat styles. | Illusion Waists, Sleev | just completed for the Grand Fair. | ! HEBREW, GERMAN AND ENGLISH EDUCATION.—Having opened an addi tional school for instructing the above named branches of educ: now enabled t> ac cepta greater number ef pu than heretofors. nts wishing to have their children educated in these branches, are notified to call in person be- fore the Grat of March next. Positively 20 ch fed M4120" CITY HALL, February 8. 1355, Hf z The Assessors having completed the fer 1565, will meet in their room, Hall,asa td of Appeal, from February iste instant to February 26th. inclusive, to hear com ee Gm GRAND PAIR. ‘OR T BENEFIT of the FOUNDRY M. 8. CHURCH, will hinenee On the 2lst inst., in the Audience Room of the new edilica, corner @ snd 14th strects, Ma istinguished men, including several ators and Representatives. are to participate. Th a il ded over by the fair and The Sir Knights will be present. Much of interest ean be expected, since id the various apartments will be scenes ef long ago. Season Tickets, admitting gentleman ani lady, S$]. Bingle adiinsion 25 cents; children 15 cents. Fer eale ie mmetz’s hat store, and at the principal bookstores on the avenue and 7th street. Also at the door, By order of Committee. fe 16-tf LON DON.—Who’s Who in 1555. British Alir and Oompanion, 1865. The Roya! Kal ender, or “Ked Book,” 1 Tie British Army List, Januar),ie. The British Navy List, Janu FRANCK TAYLOR. ques LINEN !—Just imported from Ger H many, a five assortment of real LINEN, con- sisting Sheeting. Towe Persons in want of thes: ardt’s Boarling-ho - Sth and oth sts Ueb 25-12t" | MeApAxe LEE CAN BE CONSULTED ON the Past snd Future and al) Secret Diseases. She is never known to fail. She can be consulted from 9 o’clock in the morning until 9in the eve- ving. at her residence on G street south, between 34 snd 43, streets, Island. She is never known to fail im anything she undertakes. MADAME LER. 3¢* Washington city, D.C. csr PHOTOGRAPHS * Of Cclebrated WORKS OF ART, or FANCY SKETCHES, plain or colored. THE LARGE&T ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY, Seid at the Lowest Prices, at FRANKLIN & CO'S Grand Depot for Cartes de Visitos, 244 Penn. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. &? LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO DEALERS. The finest collection of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMB always on hand. feb 25 3t {RAND sackED CONCERT, Pr able Covers,, &¢. 5 will find ine at T Dat , between T. LEFO. TRINITY OHUROH, Under the direction of SIGNOR B8TRINI, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1855, at 735 7. PROGRAMME: Te Denm”?__. so2ee. HL. Mill: Harsh Whisperin Angels” Stes casa Teach me ‘ays’’ Torrente oN Soldiers of “With Verdure iad”. bucodouosor”’........... nd Choras—** nd Chorus—** Magnify Jeho- = Mozart and Rossini 2. lextol Thee,O Lord” .Ccsta 3. o--~- Verdi 4 -- Donizetti 5. Solo Boprano— - Goncore 6. Solo Ba Verdi -kets cf admission, $1; to be had at the Book Music Stores generaily, aud at the door on the evening of the Concert, fe 25 3t* SPRING AND SUMMER @O00DS Es __ AT A DISCOUNT. In ord ce our Stoek aa low as possible. previous to ing am inventory. we have deter- mined to continne our sales at a diseount of ten per cent.. forcash, and herafter inelude our whole stock of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, ieft over from last season, which comprises a large asaort- ment of thin Dress Goods, of a staple and fashion- able character, which are well worthy the inspec- tiom of the pub) 4they were all purchased last season. wheu gold was much lower than at pres- ent,and the greater portion of them were purchased at auction in New York for leas than the cost of inaee rtation atthat time. We name the following as being apart only of what we bave forsale, viz: Pieces BEAUTIFUL BROOADE SILK 30 Pieces ADE WORSTED E8, with Bi} Bgvghe at a --4 hesptifeter WEAT CHECK and PLAID 6-4 M0- 4 AMBIQ CES, which are pretty and very seryice- ble, 2 Pieces 3-4 CHECK and PLAID MOZAMBI- 50 Pieces Pink. Biue, Corn-colored,and White SILK GRENADINES, suitable for Evening Dresser, ang only 75 cents per yard. 25 ces Lupin’s high Colored, al! wool MOUS- SBLINES. at less than we can now bry them 480, COLORED MOHAIRS, POIL DE CHK- VRES, POPLINS. and a variety of other thin dress gcods too numerous to mention. Also. a large assortment of Colored BLACK S1LK8, compritivg neat Oheck Siiks. Plain Bro- cade Meireantiques. We would also cal! attention to our lage ment of MOURNING GOODS for sunfner. com. Piising a full and complete amsortiaeat of BLACK mone EP GRENADINES. in single and double BLACK CRAPS MARKET. 6 4and 5.1. BLACK FRENCH BARBG and BLACK AND PURPLE GRENAD great variety. all of which we efler at low pricas. aaeene a deduction of tem cents on the doliar for cash. One price only. All goods marked in plain figures, W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., No. 3™ Market Space, ost between 7th and 3th streets fe T HE CELBBRATBD POPPED CORN —The Steam Sugar Refised healthy Popped Corn, and those pure Bram Dyspepsia Biscuit can he tound only at the Proiuce and Commission House oe CO., 452 sth street, near D street. & E.5 4 and8-4. | 2thatreet, aN. BLACK AND WHITE SILK. GREN ADIN Es, | eee een ane BS, in BALLS, PARTIES, &c, GRAND INAUGURATION BALL, PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFI? OF THE FAMILIES or a OUR “BRAVE BOYS" IN THE FIELD To be held at the Large Hallin the PATSBNT OFFICE BU{LDING On the Evening of MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1955. Tickets. admitting a gentleman and two ladies, TEN DOLLARS, to be prooredi League Hall. the Bookstores, Hotels, and Drug Stores, Should any gentleman desire to invite more than two isdies, Two Dollars wil! be charged for each ticket beyond that number CABDS OF INVITATION FOR LADIES may be procared at the League Hall, om 9th street, be- tween D and E streets, whore the Secretary, W. R. IRWIN, Esq be im attendance during aach day. The Committee have found it necessary to limit the number of tiekets. RB?” An elegant Supper will be served at the Bal: for which no extra charge will be mate. By erder of the Bupervisory Committes. _feb 20-13 B. B. FRENCH, Chairman. i M BIEL FASHIONABLE DANCING ACADEMY, at TEMPERANCE HALL, B Street, Between Ninth and Tenth. PROF. MARINI would respectfully inform his farmer patrons and numerous friends that his fourth and last quarter will commence on Thursday, March 2d, 165. Days ard hours eftuition fc and masters, Tuesdays. T from 3to5p. m.; gentleme! Thursdays and Baturdays, from 3to 0 p.m, @ tlemen joining this quarter will also receive instructions in a new class just formed from 64 to Sp. m. same evenings. During this last quarter all the prepnrations will be made for the coming May Ball. ersons desiring private instructions will please t the hall during school hours, or at his res- idence. 479 loth street, between Dand RF. fe2)-2w WR DANCING ACADEMY, ‘A Temperance Mall, E st., bet, 9ta and loth; Whereas a reportisiacirculation that I have removed or intend to do 80, I wish to an- Bounce to my friends and the public ingea eral that I am still at the above-named liall, and intend to remain until the close of the} season. The quarter has just cominenced. New classes are forming every evening for gentlemen, and afternoon for Ladies, Misses and Masters, Hours of Tuiton.—For ea. Misses, and Mas- ters, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY A¥TSB- Ni 8. from two to five o’clock Gentiemen’s class MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and | FRIDAY KVE NINGS, from seven to ter o'clock Private instruction given at any time, to suit the convenience of the pupilx. __ For further particulars call during the boura o! d receive a circular, or address a note ig et = of H.P pee Room aloha se oo Building, corner of Pa. ave.,and7 is feb 18.7t J. W. KREIS, P. D SS LOST AND FOUND. O8T—On or near Penn. avenue, between 2th 4 and 2ist streets.a FUR TIPPET. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leavimg the same at 19S Ietreet, between 20th sad cist sts ite O8T—A PORTMONNAIE containing $) oid 4 Dollar, in the neighborhood of 17'h ani I sts. Tre finder wiil be liberally rewarded by !ssving the same at No. 410 12th et. fe 35 2t* I O8T—On Friday _mornio-, February 2, 1335.4 4 PORTMONNAIS, containing valuable papers and money. The finder will please return the above Book (for reward, may keep the money,)to WM, GROSS. corner 6th and Pennsyl vai It' PGEND_ 0x the grounds of the Government Hospital for the Insane. on Feb, 22d, 1865, 4 COWS.:one white faced, with horns, and three speckled buffallo. The owner is requested to call for, pay charges and take themaway. fe25-Iw $2 REWARD —Lost, a yellow NEWFOUND 8 LAND BOG, about 8 months old, with white front legs and a white spot on hia head. Th finder will receive the ab ve reward by ‘+a him at No. 479 13th street, near Penn, avenue. fe 25-lw* STRAY OOW-—Light red, marked with tar, gives milk, has come this 24th day of Pebru- aty.1£65,to the stable of J.C, D. ALMAN. 539 lsth street. Island. The owner of said cow hereby requested to prove property, pay char, and take her aw fers | OST—About a week ago. a sow PIt;, dark rey 4 coarse hair, long tail, $5 will be given ifieft ner 26th and M te. Cab ae ate Tee'* Rs. D. ARMOUR. = RE WARD —Lost, on Tuesday. the 2) e J afar patchwork CARRIAGE ROBE ack do. i depot, The finder will receive the above reward by leaving it at Weodley’s Star and Garter Mes- tanrant, 162 Penn. avenue, and no questions asked,and the thanks of the driver, MENTE 4) OUND—On the morning of the 2ist inst Zz ithe Camp Barry, .0né (Uh Ae nla wit), MOSES 18 apd had ona citizen’s saddle and aridle with horse bianset and an interfering boot on each leg. The owner of said hore is here!y requested to prove property. pay expenser in’ and claim the same at once. He may be obtained upon application to J. CROSS, Rxecutive Hospital Steward Lincoln General Horpital, en reb24. St" OST—February 2, between F and H streets. on 4 13th strect.oron F street, between 12th and Ith,a GOLD CHAIN. with a small gold Watch Key attached. A liberal reward will be given to the finder on leaving it at 402 Lsth street. between Gaad H feb 2 St* “PERSONAL,” | A en WANTED OF HORLON M. GREGG, of Fauquier county, Va, lately a pa- roiled prisoner. Any information concerning him will be thankfully reeeived by his mother. at 211 feb 21 BOARDING. | : Bonet eens desiring pleasant ROOMS with BOARD cailataonthwest corner 2ist and Hf ets-, near F Furnished ROOMS at 3 Pa fe25-1m* -4 Beare legantiy Furnisticd ROOMS, single or | in suits, with first-class Board,at sO1 between feb 93-5t* ait A OR RENT—Pieasant FURNISHED BOOMS, with Board, at 406 1.th street, betwee and e re Bt. ged, th and lath sts, Rerefecce exe? CARD —An impression having gained ground that the Piane us-d at the first Concert of the Strakosch Company on Monday night. tpou which Mr. Wehli could not perform, had been furnished by us, we hereby take the liberty to state that such was not thecase, The Piazo did not come irom our Warerooms, fe 24 2t* Ww. K ID GLOVES. Just opened WHITE and COLORED KID GLOVxs for ladies aud crane : New styles BALMOKAL SKIRTS. Full stock oj all kinds of DRY GOODS for sale at the lowest cash prices. WH. R.RILBY & BROTHER, Ne. 36 Central Stores, bet. 7th and 3th ste, _ fe 24-6t é opposite Centre Markct, Pazis FANCY GGODS3. VORY, and BAN: i FEAR, 11ORE, wn SANDAL Woo . METREROTT. GOLD, PLATED. SHELL, and PEARL BELT .ES—new patterns, OPERA-GLASSES. COMBS, BOUQUET-HOLD- EBKS, &c . in great variety. A LaRGE ASSORTMENT OF THE N ARGE ASSORTMANT, OF THE NEWEST 3 M, W.GALT & BRO.,J feb 24-3 364 Peonsylvani, CARRIAGES, CARRIAG! ee ckaniaces. “°** Rey On hand,a very superior lot of Light Car: ilers, ages, euch as two and four seat Rockaways, top and no top Buggies, Pheatons. Extensi: ne e i Selsey snd Business Wagows. Ro ,der noe OP Also, a fine lot of second-hand Carriages. Repairing promptly attended to. ROBT H.GRAHAM, fe2-St" 409 Pa. av., near4?s st..and 374 D st, [FOB INAUGURATION BALL. yi A fine selection of Fancy Combs, French Flowers, bace Sets, Collars and Handkerchicis, ke. Just received at ‘ves “FRANKLIN ETOHISON’S No, 12 Market Space, Penn, Ladien are recgee entre th and Sth 8 feb 24 Gt" ‘equested to call and examine. puke BUGGLES GEMS. A series of small 61} Paintings of AMERICAN ‘eets, SCENEBY . embracing— DSCAPES ea RHO TR TU! PICTUREEG CE, &e., Painted from nature BY RUGGL' On view and for sal: feb 24-2t* prance. OF NEW York, PHILP & 80LOMONE- 332 Pennay!vania avenue, PIANOS. NEW OR SECOND HAND e eee second hand Piano for $9. iano for $100. Fisunderd et ALSO B. & H. W. Smith's American Parlor 5 aferes and sty x nd prices for Sale or Rene @rma of payment 6857. Sonn» BLLIB, 306 Ponnsylvania ue, between @ta and 19th streets fed 0-6 | ordered wi [FASHIONABLE DRESS AND ULOAK MAKER. MISS M. RULLIVAN, late of New York, re- Fpectfiul)y informs the ladies of Washington that she Jias just arrived ia the city and tuken reoms at No. 469 9th + is prepared to receive orders for the manufacture ot Dresses, Cieake, Kc.. in the most approved and fashionable styles, and with tne most carefal | i i to the cutting | By doing our other house in tows. we hi share of public Patronage. ah feb 22-1w* TP}WENTY BARRELS O# SHENANDOAH WHISKEY at private eale, in lots tosuit pur- chasers, to be sold lower than it cam be bought in the city, = _ GREEN & WILLIANS, Auction and Commission Merchants. fe22-d lw corver 7th and D ats. north, G. RYAN, HOUSE PAINTER, (late of Cul 44. peper, Va .) offers his services to any wha wish bout inting well and promptly done, at ag Jow price! ‘AD DOs by be alforded by any one in the business. Notes addressed to him at the Star Office will be immediately attended te, fe 17-1w Cco=™ FOR SALE—I have for sale. twelve or ff- teen miles from the City, alot of CORN, whick will be sold at one dollar and a half per barrel less et than the inarket price at Washington, This pre sents a good epportunity icy parton having teams ofitably. Apply to Dr. JAMES to employ them E. MORGAN. corner Md, avenue an) i2th street, feb W7-2awtf FINE PAINTING. ) One of A. F. celebrated CHICKEN PIC- TURES, cabinet size. with a few choice Engra- vings and Paintings. for sale at J. MARKBITER 8, No, 4%67th street, fe 17 9t* 8 doors above Odd Fellows Hall. | IGHLY IMPORTANT! INSURANCE FROM THE DRAFT! Allmenin any State who desire to be secured from the present and all future drafts that may be 10 ES h, should immediately to Five to $3 0 eac apply PLLIS .M. 452 18th street, between F and F. Washington, B.C. Office hours from% a.m, teo% p.m. Don't delay f you wish fer safety, Satistactory references given, fe 22-1w {°! HO! FOR THE FOURTH OF MARCH. FIVE HUNDRED MATTRESSES, WO HENDRED HAL’ TWO HENDRED HAIR PILLOWS. Comal Sen SLANE 10) ir feb2-Iw salon Band D streets north ANDBOOK OF DINING. by Brillat Savarin; Hood's Poetical Works. 2 vols. edition; Burton on the Observing Faculties; Bplotistoin Geol and Physical Gevaraphy, of Mexico; cial Setemee Review. January, 1865; Beecher’s An blography sna Corressom ence, vol. 2; Ritter’s fears uve UoographY pRANCK TAYLOR. T° THE LADIES. A large aasort; tof ee aor TRLING IRONS, _ Just recelved in time for the Inauguration Ball, at R. 0, JOHNSON & CO caps SOBER he ac IANARY BIR) MOCKING BIBDE. So 4. a 27 4 7th atrost, bet. Land M.* STB, HARTBREOR®. 1 %-'m* at the Union | skin center. at or near the Baltimore | { resu . ay. Terros moderate, Bathin house. | ith Mrs. J_ ©. Hyde, where she ; in one year, by the payment of from | pads yore Paris. lasses of Sugar water before he could Ae even en. while his audience ware shiv- stood on his brow. ceed any better. | NECOND EDI 4 OCLOCK P. M. | GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities WASHINGTON, Feb. 1855. Buying. Seiling. orecvees lhl 111 Coupons, 110 tficates, 95 FROM RICMMOND, Interesting Muss between Virginia and the Gulf States—Virginia threatems to make Peace. Richmond papers of Thursday haye been received in town, but they contain no military news of any Kind from any quarter, in obedi- ence to orders from the rebel military authori- ties. - General Joe fohnson has been ordered toduty by Lee, and it is reported that he is to super- cede Beanregard in command of the forces op- posing Sherman. The Enguirer, m an editorial of a tolumn in length, after reviewing the condition of Vir- ginia and the other States which were drawn into the rebellion by the Gulf States, charges the Senators trom the Gulf States with having defeated {n secret session the bill to arm the slaves, and intimates that if they do not recon- sider their action, Virginia is ready to make THE FALL OF WILMINGTON. gee THE PART TAKEN IN THE ACTION BY THE NAVY. SS ADMIRAL PORTER'S OFFICIAL REPORT. ae Sogo The following has been received at the Navy Department from Admiral Porter: Nortd ATLANTIC BLOCKADING SQUADRON U.S Flagship Malvern, Cape Fear River, Feb. 22.—Sir: L have the honer to inform you that Wilmington has been evacuated, and is in pos. session of our troops. After the evacnation of Fort Anderson, 1 pushed the gunboats upas far as the water would permit, the army pushing up at the same tume onthe right and lett banks of the river. After sounding and buoving out the middle ground sat Rig Island, Ll succeeded in gett! the gunboats over, andopened fire on Fort Strong. the work commanding the pringipal obstructions, where the rebels had aisosunka jarge stearmmer—the North Easter. nur fire s0ou drove ths rebeis away from the fort. and then they would fire a shot, one of w struck the Sassacas below the water line an set her to leaking badly. She was struck once or twice more, but with no loss in men. That night (the 20th) the rebels sent down 200 floating torpedoes, but [ had 4 strong force of picket boats out, and the torpedoes were sunk with musketry. (ne gotin the wheel of the Osceola, and blew her wheel-house to pieces, snd knocked down her bulxheads in- board, but there was no damage to ler hull. Some ef the vessels picked up ‘ue torpedoe- with theirtorpedo nets. The next morning 1 spread two fishing nets across the river Yesterday evening. Gen. Ames, with his di- vision, moyed within a short distance of the fort, and bad a sharp encounter with the rebels. On hearing the muskeiry and seeing where our troops were, I opened a rapid fire on the fort and all along the enemys line. The fort re- sponded with three or four shots. but were soon silenced. This morning, we heard that Gen. Terry was within their works, and the rosd was clear to Wilmington. Montank could not get acress the shoals with- oat lightening, which was a work of some lnbor. i had the pleasnre of placing the flag in Fort Strong, and a 12 o0°cloek noon, to-day shall fire asaiute of 35 guns, this being fhe anniversary of Wsshington’s birthday. lam, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, David D. Porter, Rear Admiral. ow Hou. Gipkon WaLixs, Secretary, of the Navy. FROM THE FRONT. W helesale Desertions from Lee’s Army. SES EATS oo eT RAIE past 5 o'clock. from City Point, with the mails and passengers. Shere. ports al! quiet at the front, but the army is by no means idle. 2 The 22d (Washington’s birthday) was ap- propriately observed in the army, and a shot- ‘ ted salute was tired along our entire lines in honor of our recent victories. The rebels, at first, did not appear to know the meaning of the firing, but after recovering from their sur- prise hey opened 2 lively cannonade upon our treops in the vicinity of Fort Hell, which they kept up for some time, but without any serions 1s to us. tas the Brady was about to leave Uity Ju | Point yesterday morning the news of the fail of Wilmington reached there, and was received With the greatest enthusiasm. Jouring the past five days the desertions from the rebelarmy have greatly increased: some _Bights the number coming within our lines reaching three hundred, many of the men bringing their arms with them. The Brady brougbt up a «quad oftwo hundred, who were sent io Col. Ingraham to be di~posed of. CAPTURE OF TWO REBEL NAVAL OFFIC AND FOUR MEN. TOMES Lieurenant Commander D. L. Braine, writ- ing to the Navy Department from on board the US. steamer Pequot, in Gape Fear river, in- der date of the 1th instaht, reports that a boat from the Pequot, in charge of Acting Ensign George Lamb, while dragging for torpedoes on the igth, surprised and captured a boat with two officers and four men, as follows:—O. L. Jenkins, Acting Master's Mate; W.R.How- etl, Acting Master's Mate; John T. Henry. W. Wilson, C. Waters, seamen; and Jas. Easters | carpenter; all of the Confederate States Navy’ NAVAL ACTION AGAINST FORT FISHER. Admiral Porter reports to the Navy Depart- Ment the following casualties in the action ot he isth instant against Fort Anderson, Cape Fear river Kiiled.—Wm. Wilson, captain of forecastle Chippewa: Win. Brian, quartermaster iS. S. Pequot. Wounded.—J. Lyon, quartermaster; C. Poel- strum, ordinary seaman; Thos, Donelly, iands- man; LK. Hague, Ist class boy. ail of the Pequot; and David Lund, ordinary seaman, of the Chippewa. A LAUNCH CAPSIZED AND FOU. Par ED OUR MEN The Navy Department has received infor- mation of the capsizing of the launch of the - S. steamer Lenapese, near Fort Anderson. on the night of the i8th instant, by which Wm. McDonald, seaman: John Lee, Pomphey Gitl- more, (colored,) and Bunel ‘Knight, (colored, ) all landsthen, were drowned. aa APPOINTMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH. General Saxton has been appointed superin teudeutof the recruiting service, and Breyet Brigadier Genera! Littlefield mustering and disbursing officer in the Department ef the | South. ROGBR A. PRYOR. To-day President Lincoln ordered the rebel ex-Gen'l Roger A. Pryor to report immedi- ately to Genera! Grant, at City Point, for ex- change. THE REXBEL DESBRTIONS. For the week ending to-day (Saturday) six hundred and twenty-four rebel deserters have been received at Col. Ingraham's oificc from City Point. $$ S@7Gen. ‘-Baldy” Smith has established a military commission at New Orleans, to in- vestigate abuses in that department. Sales ov 7-30's.—Yesterday the sales of 7-30's ‘by Jay Cooke & Co., amonnted to $3,- 2,850.7 : Us So" Trade is springing up oie brisk on the Colorado river, in Arizona. Five steamersare constantly running, and the Morm: are building isrge ware! atthe head of pay- igation wa Dumas failed entizely as a reader of his had to swallow four ng wil Id, hi drops of iration t ah Peel did aot sno Wa Scarcely a boat traverses the river below Memphis that is not nailed by rebel deserters asking to be taken abroad. CONGRESSIONAL SATURDAY, February 25 San atx. —The Senate took up the House bill to appoint a Solicitor and Judge Adyocate General of the Navy Department. Mr. ‘irumbui! was opposed to the building up ofa Solicitor in this of any other Depart- ment, Mr. Grimes said there were thousands of le- gal questions arising @fily, upon contracts, etc., requiring the aid of a legal assistant in the Navy Department, and the Secretary of the Navy is not authorized to refer such matters to the Solicitor of the Treasury nor of the War Department, but must empley outsiders. If this bill be passed large sums will be vedin the Treasury. The Navy Dapartment should havé some responsible attorney toadvise with. Messrs. Sherman, Hale and Headricks were 1m favor of the bill, theugh they did not think it would put an end to employment of special Sttorneys. ‘The Diil waa passed by yess 26, nays Ll. Mr. Colilamer called up House joint resolu- uon authorizing Committee on Library to con- tract with W. H. Powell for painting a picture illustrating some naval engagement, &c. Tir. Sumner was sorry the resolution had been called up, and he was sorry tbat it be- came his duty tooppose it. There isa time for everything—a time to weep and time to Jaugh— and a time to patronize the arts, but this is not that time, when we are expending millions per day In carrying on 8 War, and when our sol- diers are unpaid. The morning hour having expired, the far- | ther cousideration of the resolution goes over until Monday next. $ ’ "pon motion of Mr. Foster, the Senate agreed to adjourn at 4% o'clock p. m., and meet again at7 o'clock this evening. The Senate resumed the consideration of the joint resolution restoring Louisiana to her rights, etc, in the Union. Hovse.—The House passed & bill for the re- lief of Ambrose Morrison, giving him $15,000 as indemnity for real estate taken by the mili- tary authorities for military purposes: aud a bili for the extension to Josiah Copeland of s patent for improvementin boot crimps. [ Mr. Ambrose W. Clarke, from the Committee o® Printing, reported a resolution for printing one humdfed and twenty thousand copies of the report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1561, and 20,000 for the use of the Commis- jioner. ao Pike offered a resolution directing the Secretary of War to inform this House whether any rebel prisoners at Kock Island, lil., have been enlisted into our service and credited to the quotas ofone or more States. If so, how many haye enlisted, and whether any et the said prisoners are still under guard at Rock Isiand. . Mr. Wilsom suggested that the inquiry be made general. s Mr. Pike bad to this no objection. Mr. Ganson asked whether bounties had been to such prisoners. Pr. pike eeplied he understood bounties had been paid to men who are stil uuder ard. 3 ‘The resolution having been made general in its scope of inquiry was passed. Mr Schenck offered a rosolution which was passed, directing the Secretary ot Wartoinform the House whether an order had been issued prehibiting persons ot color from leaving the District of Colambia without a pass, and if so, whether the said order or resolution is still in force, and in that case the Secretary of War furnish a copy of the order to the House, with an explanation or reason for making the <is- tinction. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Ganson inquired of the gentleman trem Ohio when the Committee on Military Aifairs intend making a Teport on the subject of the ‘id Capitol prison. ‘ Mr Schenek replied that the Committee were now engaged in the examination of the testimony. which closed yesterday. The House resumed the consideration of (he amendatory Enrollment bill Mr. Kernan effered an amendment, pro- viding that hereafter the quotas shall, as near as possible, be in proportion to the population ofthe State. The present system led to the greatest favoritism and abuse. ( Mr. Schenck.opposed the amendment, and said tfadopted,he would move to inciudeiadies in the draft ri : ' Mr. Garfield opposed Mr. Kernan’s amend- ment as unjust. Mr. Steeie, of New York, saia thatthe gen- tleman trom Ohio (Mr. Schenck) ought to an- swer his colleague (Mr. Keruan instead of en- denyoring to throw ridicule on the amend- ment. The question was taken on te amendment, and it was disagreed to—yeas nays, 1. +222 > TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Sa New York Stock Market—First Board [By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) ew York. Feb. 25.—U.S. I-81, coupon 6's, 111: U.S. "s, lity; Certificates of Indebt- edness, N. Y. Central, 1144; Erie, 74: Hudson Riv Michie $is" Ventral, Pittsburg, = Cumberland Coal Proterred, 68: Cleveland and Toledo, 113; Chicazo and Rock Island, %i%,; Milwsukie and Prairie du Chien, 45: Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Osica- go, 9%: Alton and Terra Haute, 40: Chicago and Northwesern, %',: Quicksilver. ~7. oe LOCAL NEWS. — ELEC Hx ov DELBGATES.—The members of the East Washington M. P. Church, in cberge of Rey. W.W. Reese, have elected Mr. Wm. Mackey delegate to the Maryland Conterence, which meets at Easton next month. Mr. Jno. Hasweli has been elected alternate. This charge which has for several years held a posi- tion as a mission. is in a flourishimg condition, and at this conference we understand the dele- gale under the instructions of the membersnip will ask that it be made a station. Tur GREAT AMERICAN ACTRESS —Mrs. D P. Bowers has arrived inthe city, and is toap pear at Ford's Theater on Monday evening, where she will be supported by Mr J C McCollam, who bas a leave of absence from Groever’s Theater, for this special engagement. Mrs. Bowers has a new and very brilliant dramatization of Dumas’ ‘Camille,’ which will be produced for the first time in this city on Monday evening. IxrROYEMENT.—We notice that the manage- ment of the Baltimore and Uhio railroad are having the depot and its surroundings putin order. The ceiling of the main saloon has re- ceived a white coat, while the walis have been colored in imitation of stone, and the ceil.nz of the ladies’ room has been frescoed. When the fitting up i&completed this depot will present a8 fine an appearance as any in the country. BSS SeventH Warp STATION Cases. — Felix Dugan, Hugh Morgan, fighting: $5.90 each Wm. English, assault and battery: dismissed. Toney Pagee, keeping his store open Sunday: $21.60. James Hill, giving a ball withont li- cense: $6.16. oe Sreconp Warp Station Casrs — James Garrett and Alfred Garrett, disorderly; each. Jobn Hopkins, assault and battery: d missed. Sarah Brown, drunk:$2. John Har- ris, drunk and disorderly 50, —_ ge JEWELRY.—Ladies’ cluster jet coral sets, sleeve buttons, bracklets, b»uckels, rings, ehains, silver-plated tea spoons, &c. Just received new and beautiful styles of jewelry, for only one dollar, at the Dollar Jewelry No. 135 Penn. avenue, near 4¥ street. 1t* ———_—_—_ Affairs in Georgetown. Fis:2.—Last night, about 11.45 o’clock, a fire was discovered in a shed attached to the prem- ises ot Wm. King, jr., on Congress, near Water street. The shed contained a quantity ot baled ay two or three wagons belonging to a sutler, and two buggies. Most of the property was entirely destroyed with the shed. Frour anp Gratin Market.— Demand steady for the supply of the local trade. Sales nuimportant. No receipts of flour or grain reported. Prices, xs last reported in the Stor, unchanged. Port or GgorGETOWN.—Entered—Steamer May F lower, Robinson, Philadelphia; D.Web- ster, Roix from City Point: Schooner Kate, Edwards, New York. Cleared—Schooners G. Washington, Miller, St. Marys: J. Riley, Mere. dith, Deal's Island; Chas. Gaskins, Dutton, City Point; A. Townsend, Collins, Baltimore: eloop Sea Slipper, Faunce, St. Marys. OOKOUT FOR THE DRAFT —Substitates fur ae shed on reasonable ee forl - og oe ces SENS south side. bet i2t! ang tl onkY. ad 2k Fesss. FLAGS, FOR THE INAUGURATION. Silk, Bunting, Delain.and Muslin Flags on sticks; &e-. at BOB: also Ghinese i Cay ; anterng, ‘OTE. ELE's Faces Diora, 808 B streets Webtot are) {Ohren. copy.) LOG Y-MADAMB K ROUSE will give in- A Sereaten = ra con ae as in = fo slotthe day and evening, Gentlemen ts. can show a sealife, Residence 415 Third st, between a feb 25-1w* a. HAt® DRESSING. MRE. H. PHILLIPPI. HAIR-DRESSER, ill Dress jes” a Ladi alg ers ren: i Tatts, 336 Penneylvanis avenue. SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE, ON HiS oa tenth ve ‘or bisty ot prime Bay. Pi i Go i. ‘would do well to calla amine this if Hay. ofed aay WILLIAM OLARKR, tim ment Chief Quartermaster’ s Office, Depo! af Wasiinston, Washington. D. € SEALED PROPOBALS are i signed for supplysog the U. Department, at Washington, 2 Md,. Alexamdria and Fort Monroe, Ya .or either Corfl or the delivery of 5,000 bushelsof Corn or Oats,«n0 50 tonsof Hay or Straw, rds. Fria must atate at which af the above named se to make deliveries, ey Will make ‘eliy ch artic’e proposed to be delive etime when said deliveries shall be com- Méncei. and when to be completed. Lae price must ba written ont in wordsen the ids d by the ander- 8. Quartermaster's of these places, with H Bids will be received points they pro rates aLwhich Corn to be put up in good s' two bushelseach, Oatein lik bushels eaeh, Witheut extra charge to the Government and Straw to be securely baled. The particular kind or desoription of Oats, Corn, eet to be delivered, must be Hay, or Straw, pro: etated im the propo. : ds hereje in- toa rigid inspection by tor, before being acospted. awaried from time to time to bain lowest responsible bidders, as the interest of t ment may require. au SES the whole Scsount contracted for shall have been deliv: Government ins; Contracts will payment will be and accepted, The bidder will be required te accompany his bh w guaranty signed by two respon- case Lis bid be accepted. he thin ten days thereafter execute the contract for | sufficient sureties, ina sum equal to the amount of the contract to deliver t in conformity tisement: and in case the sail bi t enter into the contract. they to make good the iif. ference between the offer ef said bidder and the next lowest responsible bidder, or the peraon to whow the contract may be awarded. The responsibilit shown by the offi, District Attorne other officer unde sible persens, he articles propose | ler should fai of the guarantors must be certificate of a United States Collector of Customs, or any r the United States Government, or responsible person knewn to this office. All bidders will be duly notified of the acceptance or rejection of their proposals The full mame and post office address of eack bidder must be legibly written Proposals must be aidrested to Bric Gea. D. H. Rucker, Chief Hexeka ar niy marked ‘Proposals nm asum equalto the amount of thecon- © contracter and both of hie Tequired of the successfal bid- On signing the contract. aranties,and bonds may is ion Cob gle ptene . proposals received under this vertisement i bo opened and examined at this officeon Wad ch week atil2 m. 4 tobe present at ¢ e. *D, H. RUCKER, Brig, Gen’l and Quartermaster. 200‘ OTS AND MATTRESSES, 4 je 20) COTS and MATTRESSES We hare onsale GATS ae uatts ~ Auction and Gommissio: south corner Pa. OR THE GRAND INAUGURATIO. LADIES, ATTENTION r the occasion 8, Combs, Pe: Blank forms 0 of Fancy Bali Gilt Belt Boekle Natura! Hair, H Nets, Lace Col Sash and other Kerchiefs, Ena- C., kc. sts and Bieeves made to order at BOS WELL’S Fancy Store, 302 EB street, pear 14th. YJ. 0. MoGUIRE & OO., Auctioneers, URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS aT Li PUBLIC SALE. On MONDAY, March 2 t No. — Pennsylyania aven Latney Hert 's Wine Store, we sha ewellent Furnitnre, comprising, ia part— Superior Mahogan Number of Single “clock, at Hous» shall seil a ict of Secretary and Bookcase ren Bedste ids usk Mattresses Comforts, Biankets, Bolsters and Pillows Looking Glasses, Toilet Setts Carpets, Bugs. Oil Cloths, Window Shadea 8, Washctands, Btoves + Cane and Wood § © face Wate. dc. de 3 JAS. C. McGUIB Y W.L.WALL& 00,4 South cormer Peaps, ay, and Sth Ft. AUCTION SALE OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ke. On TUESDAY o'clock, wa will se sortment of Groce: ea rorya Boxes Coflee, Soa: Cheese. Barrels Cefiee akets Champagne, Cases Claret Brandy and otber Liquors bacco and Segrra bra ‘els Whisky, var els Brandy and Gio Barrels Glassware 2) barrels Dried Apples ant Peaches, Qng Bterns & Maryins Tro Bafe, in g00! order. tev 5 a oe -L. YALL & OU,, Aucts, B* GREEN & WILLI TRUSTEE'S SALE OF YA‘ L 218T ST, WEST CTION On MONDAY, the 13th day of March, 1855, sell, in frout of the premise-.at 4 o clock p. of trust to the subscriber, +'§, Auctioneers, CABLE BU:LDING@ EARC 8T, NOSTA, bs virtue of a deed bearing date the Ith day«r May, 1851, and re- corded im Liber N.C. T., folios 67 to 70. one of the land recerds of Washington « unty, in the District ot Columbia, the following valuable property, ly- being im thecity of Washington, District orth Salt of Lot numbered %4,in Square oum- bered 83, having a frent of 20 feet 3 ine street, running back 14 feet, containing 4,503 Permscash. All conveyances including revenue maps at the cost of the purcharer. . Rifty dellars to be paid down when the property oif, and if the whole purchase money iz no® paid in five days after sal: serves the rizht to resel! the property, at the risk and cost of the first purchaser. bv advertisingavch resale three times in Evening Star. B.C. CARRIN i? GREEN & wi the trustee ro- TON, Trust-e. LLIAMS, Avet GROVER‘'S GRAND- GERMAN U?PERA. IMPORTANT EXTKA 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 — .. Bress and Parquet Circ! The sale of Single Operas will not commeace FRIDAY, MARCH 30, when they will be sol at the following prices: Orchestra Chairs... Bress and Parquet Circles.___.-... SPEOIAL NOTICE. The great success of the OPEBA TROUPE in St. Louis during the recent season there in duced the Director, the East, to enter in! ing before finally closing the season. rangement will positively preclude extending the season in this city beyond the TEN NIGHTS advertised, It is estimated that upwards seven thousand people made application for seats in St. Louis aftet the entire house was sold for the sea- son and were unable to gain admi terms, hence the Director’s determination to re- turn after fulfilling his enzagemeut East. BRowNys METALLIC WEATHER STRIPS AND WINDOW BANDS Totally exclude Cold, Wind, Rain, Snow and Dust Windows and &ky- lights—stop the rattling- of sashes without inter- fering with the free use of the same. They save one half the fuel, and are warranted good fer five yeats. For circulars, with prices, references, &c., address JOHN A, PAINE & CO., Agents. Offices No. 535 7th street west, and No. 342 D atree evious to his de: ittance upon any crevices of Doors, ASH WEIGHTS ‘Also, all kinds of C and despatch, at MatiNGs dons wit lone wil HITE & BhOs.. TeMaem No, 25 Maine avenue, near Armory Square. Islan: COPARTNBESHIP HERETOFORE EX. g under the nam9 and firm of Streeter & thi dissolved. The name of the ti may pe geek by either party_in : W. H. CL. ashington, D. C., Feb, lat, 1865, i ANTE ALBUM; dustrations news botogtaph rl e Wande! Illustrations from Gustave ‘ustave Dore. FEANOK TAYLOR. ARE FOR THE INAUGURATION, 500 MATTRESSES FOR SALE. tx} Tape Mattresses for the ¥. CIMMBBMAN & 00... 0. Sevent! etree * bet. Louisiana av. and D st. aD, TO, by the BRT dae, Leseptin ng Coe Contes d’Andersen; Oon. Call early.and ¢ Fourth of Btarch ” Ocotnins om boerd, oF to ounveaux Les delices de ain bees