Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY oeeeeMARBCH 9, 1565, @7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE, SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER, 4 VAL OF PAROLED AND > BEI UNEES ESCAPED PBIS: Within & few days past ten paroled and es- oaped prisoners have arrived at the Washing- ton Navy Yard. These came from the stock- ade prison at Florence, and belonged to vari- ous vessels, having been captured at different umes. The escaped men state that when Sherman | marched towards Florence they were any placed on the cars and started towards Wil- Mirgton, but when that place was threatened | they were taken back to Goldsboro, where they remained a short time, and were then Rent back to Wilmingten. A flag of truce, itis said, was sent to Gen. Terry, asking if they { could be exchanged through him, to which he | Yeplied that it could not bedone for several | days. hile they were in Wilmington quiteanum- ber escaped, and were Did by the citizens, and | these men say that several hundred must have got away in this manner, by the aid of Union itizens. 1; Two of the men who have arrived were among those who escaped in Wilmington. ‘They state that when it was known that our forces were making forthe city there was a great skedaddle. There were numbers, how- ever, who remained behind, and they believe that the large majority of those found im the city when our forces entered were loyal to oar | government. One of these escaped prisoners—George An- Gerson, of the menitor Passaic, who was cap- tured in the Warsaw riyeron the5th of De- cember—escaped while being taken with other prisoners from Wilmington to Richmond, he and 15 others Jumpingot the tra‘n when it was abou: 13 miles from Wilmington. Two of these men were shot by the guards from the top of the cars and killed, but all the others made their escape and were in the city when our forces entered. There were about 5,000 prisoners brought away from the Florence stockade, 1,000 sick being left behind. This place had beenincom- mand of Col Iverson, of the 21h South Caro- sina regiment, and it 1s said that he was a prisoner in Richmond for some cause when these men left. Sgyator Hicks’ REMAIns.—The remains of Senator Hicks were laid out in state in the Maryland Institute during yesterday. The metalic coffin was placed upon a sarcophagus, and wreaths of roses covered the coffin. A flag canopy was erected in the center of the room, over the place where the remains were rest- ing, and fiags, in mourning, decorated the surrounding galleries. During the day larg_ mumbers of persons visited the hall and @ Viewed the remains of the deceased. The committee of the Council and a police force Were in attendance. The remains of the de- ceased will be escorted from the hall this morn- ing, about six o'clock, to the wharf, and placed on board @ steamboat for Vambridge.—Balti- miore Sun. RAILROAD TO PorntT or Rocks.—In the Maryland Legislature yesterday, favorable re- ports were made by the committees on bills authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to build a railroad from a point on its line between Knoxville and Point of Rocks to Washington. 7 Proceedings have been instituted in the U. S. District Court of Baltimore for the con- fiscation of the real estate and personal prop- erty of Robert M. Taylor, of Frederick, Md. ‘Taylor was with Early in his raid into Mary- jand last summer. S7 Inthe high steeple of St. Michael's, at Charleston, may be seen the sanctum of the officer appointed to count the number and effect ef the shells during the siege. In case the tower itself was struck, he had rope ladder with which to make the dizzy descent. iF Volunteering progresses well as a whole; in the west finely. Twenty-one regiments have been already raised there, in five States, under the last call. [3~A San Francisco dispatch states that a purchase of 0,000 pounds of cotton has been made in Hong Kong. One-half is tobe shipped to New York and the remainder to San Fran- cisco. i> An English paper says that General Mc- Clellan is expected to arrive in Rome in a few days. He has been invited by the American sculptor, Mr. Story, tospend some time at his residence in the Barberini palace. Mrs. Story is & connection of the general, her sister haying married Dr. McClellan, of Philade!lphi: re SEVENTH WARD EXEMPTION CLUB will meet THIS EVENING, 72 o’clock. at ‘turner Hall,corner Maine avenue and 4% street, ‘unctual attendance is earnestly requested. as business of importance to each and every member TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM FORTRESS MONROE: Rebel Officers Placed Under Fire—General Schofield still near Wilmingten—Ster: on the Coast, Fortress Mownox, March 8.—The steamer illinois, Capt. Baxter, arrived here this morn- ing trom Port Royal, S. C., with the 500 rebel officers who were placed in range of the fire of the rebel batteries, in retaliation for @ like ex- posure of our officers at Charleston during the recent bombardment of that oity. The officers will probably be sent to Varuna to be ex- charged. J The steamers Weylosset, United States, and Star of the South, arrived here te-day from Fort Fisher, N. 0. | _ ‘They bring nothing later from our army in North Carolina, Gen. Schofield still maintains his advaneed position ten miles from Wilmington, and until something definite in relation to Gen. Sher- man’s movements could be learned, would not hazard too far an advance from the city. The stormy weather of the last week has compelled transports and vessels bound up or down the coast to seek this place for a harbor, and the Roads in consequence is full of steam- ers, schooners, &c., awaiting an opportunity to proceed to their destination. = ‘he ship Guy Mannering, 49 hours from New York, arrived here this morning. FROM BALTIMORE. The Susquehanna Free of {ce—Travel Re- sumed. BALTIMORE, March 9.—The Susquehannaall clear, and travel will be immediately resumed. THE bee oUt CON- Hon. J, A. J. Creswell Nominated—With- drawal of Lieut. Gev. Coxe [Despatch to the Baltimore Amerrcan.] ANNAPOLIS, March 8, 11 p. m.—The Union caucus metto-night. Allthe Union members of the Legislature were present except Mr. Harris, absent from s: eas. Hon. J. A. Oreswell nominated as United States Senator on the first ballot. The vote stood: Creswell, 43; Alexander Evans, 11; J. Bozman Kerr, 11. A letter was read in the caucus from Lieu- | tenant Governor Cox withdrawing his name | from the cinvass. The greatest harmony now prevails, and Mr. Comme is receiving the congratulations of his | friends. s OFFICIAL, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Wasaincton, March 8, 1965. Whereas, pursuant to the order of the Presi- dent of the United States, directions were issued from this Department, under date of the 17th of December, 1564, requiring passports from all travelers entering the United States, except immigrant passengers directly entering an American port from a foreign country; but ‘whereas information has recently been received which affords reasonable grounds to expect that her Britannic Majesty’s Government and the executive and legislative branches of the Government of Canada have taken, and will continue to take, such steps as may be looked for trom a friendly neighbor, and wili be effectual towards preventing hostile incur- sions from Canadian territory into the United States, the President directs, that from and after this d&te the order above referred te re- quiring passports shall be modified, and so much thereof as relates to persons entering this country from Canada shall ba rescinded, saving and reserving the order in all other respects in full force. WItitAm H. SEWARD. Te THE SICK.—The daughter of askillful phy- sician, having acquired much useful knowl- edze of diseases and medicine, by study and expe- rience, has devoted her time to the sick, as nurse, for Feveral years past, in this and other climates. Those wishing her services will please call or ad- dress by letter, at Mr. Fell’s, No.375 Massachu- oo between 9th and lth streets, preox LONDON maven ‘a Precedents of Mili- ' tary Law; Hough’s Practice of Courts-Mar- ial; James’ Courts-Martial; Regulations for Courts-Martial of the Bombay Army; Hough’s Improved Articles of War; Hough’s Duties of Judge Advocates; Pocket Manual of Military Law; Pren-lergast’s Law relating to Officers of the Army; Simmon’s Gourts Martial; McArthur on Courts- Martial; Tyler on Military Law. mard FRANCK TAYLOR. TE! Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri- er has obtained from the Orphans’ Court ot Washington county,in the District of Columbi: letters of administation om the personal estate 0! Joho Genan, late of Washington Cit: . C., deceased. Ali persons having claims against thi Baid deceased are hereby warned to itt same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on ox petore a nee oy, of Maree ne they may otherwise by law be exclu: ‘om ben- efit _of the said estate. ° as Given under my hand this 5th day of March, s 'RANZ GENAU, Administrator, mh9-lawSw* us. I8 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub- scriber has obtained from the Orphans’ Court of Washington Ceunty, in the District of Colum- bia letters of administration on the personal astate of Lawrence Ricker, late of Washington City. D. C., deceased. All persons having claims aga’ the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the sub- is co be traneacted. FOURTH WARD EXEMPTION CLUB— Ata meeting of this Club, on Wednesday evening, the 8th, the following preamble and res- olution was adopted : Whereas there is not sufficient funds in the treas- Pots CA Club a) ¥ to Fope g aed mem- ers e amoun hey are en’ = stitution: Therefore be it vices ies Resolved, That each member of said Club be, and they are hereby, earnestly requested to pay the treasurer, P.F. Bacon, by Saturday night, the ith instant, the additions) sum of ten dol'ars each; and, furt! that they pay five dolla: week for three weeks thereafter, to be reserved a fond for any future draft that may be ma ‘he Olub relies on the honor of each in dual member to comply with the request made in the above resolution. ABBUBY LLOYD, Presi ‘ent. B. B. DAVIS, Sec, (intel. & Rep. 2t) m9.3t REPETITION OF WESLEY CHAPEL 1 oa CONCEBT. THE GRAND VOCAL AN UMENTAL ConcEnT [NSTRUMES By the Choir, assisted b: ii amateur talent, whiehywas ives Ba tne gat om Yor tls pre reauest of many friends, be repeated © benefit ef the Leader of the Choir, (now Grafted.) at WESLEY CHAPEL, Gorner Sth and F streets, Un WEDNESDAY NING, March 15, 1855, ickets, 50 cents. To be had at the Music and geckstoren, aed of the members of the Choir. ce week. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Books to reesive subscriptions to the Capi- tock of the National Union Insurance Com- any of Washington. B. O., will be open at No. BST PF street, on tne lith day of March, A. D., 1865, between the hours of 12 o’clock, M, and 6 o'clock, . of a ay. i ‘JA8. HARPER |. H. MOODY THOMAS PATTON, } Commissioners. et ae fe 27-10t* THE GRAND FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT of the new FOUNDRY METHODIST BPI8- AL OHURCH, corner of G and Fourteenth streets, isnow open. The audience room has been beautifally decorated and arranged with special thi e of visitors. rumental and vocal music each evening. There will be a variety of attractions—amon, which wifl be visits from the Commanderies aad Lodges of our ownand other ities. fez CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES, On hand, a superior lot of Carriages, both new a nd-b: a F—- oe: Wheate ~ such as Reckaways, Extension gp eR Old Ourriages taken in exchange for new ones. IF Repairing well and WowM a titended to. " mBSt* 409 Pa. av..near ancat. ane See at, | SPRING DBEBS GooDs. BRITISH, FRENOH and GERMAN pRESB @OOD8SB, jo all the no’ jen of the season, just received, | and are selli’ a trifling advanceonthecost. | JO8. J. MAY & 00., 308 Pennsylvania avenue m 8-2t between 9th and 10th sts. Frimmias Tiss on conPany WASHINGTON aNp GEORGETOWN. OAPITAL___.___.__-$200.000. OF and Lowisiana Avenue, Over Cwm Banh of Washintion. OU SES OTHER PROPERTY oe Gainer Loss BY FIBE, Dingoross: hn D. Perelan, is ed Barry ‘ . 0. W. Davis, rt White, ‘T. Bdward Olark. JAMES ADAMS. President, ABBL @. BAVIS, Bee's. ‘sop 27-008r8 ZIB DEESSING. PPI. HAIR-DRESSER, MR. H. PHILLIPPY Aan jel ae iB. B.B, Freneh, ane 2ttenaive stock of which we pledge ourselves to sell ten pér cent, less than any house in the District. < which we are offering much below regular prices. Rebearsals Wednesday and Friday evennee ie A ms scriber, on or before the 7th day of March next: they may otherwise by iaw be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 7th day of March, Se m 3-law3w M. RICKER, Administratrtx, MOND EDITION. 4 O'OL@CE P. M. —————————— GOV1 RNMENT SECURITIES, 13th.) a man. QoKOUT L RAN. ron van Jay Oora* & Co. furnish the following quo- 2 > cone the Benet pant tations of wovernment securities: To be giv erst Beaton Hall, of 'and D sts Wasuinoton, March 9, 1285. ONORDAY EVENING, March 18.1955. °"° Buying. Selling. The committees will be announced in future ad- m9-3t* TUESDAY. March 14th, 1865. Ballet Master—A. Bupplee. Be er mananere— H. Krone, Wm. Applegate, T. Tickety $1, admitting gentleman and ladies. mh 9 5t* RAND COMPLIMENTARY BALL METROPOLITAN P DRAFTED ne 7TH WARD. den given at Island Hall, corner of 6th and —— JONDAY, March 20th, 1885. Aen ORDA ‘extended to thecitizens | A PLAN ON FOOT IN THE CONFED- id ili lady’s invitations havi: ERATE CONGRESS TO MAKE fean iied eaiccte SL cinittiog. w mentions JEFF DAVIS AND STEPHENS Vorti ment, BALL ean Poe THE REBEFIT OF CHARLES KELLER, DRAFTED, Will bepices at BEATO HALL, Corner 9th and BD streets. on New Yore—Fiest Boarp. Goupons, 1114: 5-20's, 110%; 10-40’s, 98. X; Oer- tificates, 97%; Gold, 195%. VERY IMPORTANT SOUTHERN NEWS! A REMARKABLE ARTICLE IN THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER OF THE 7TH!! —_»—_—— ANARCHY BROKE LOOSE IN RIUH- MOND!! and ladies. By order of the committee of arrange- qoente < Committee :—B. F, Barker, Us A Ve Sey ingef-rd, M. B. Gorman. -ta* 7 vTS: A GHAND CALEBRANION ON ST. pat.| HUNTER TO TAKE DaYIs' PLACE. BICK’S NIGHT Se The members of the EMMET ASSOCIATION | HUNTER TO MAKE TERMS OF SUB- i ing to their fri 5 7 and the public that they net colobrate ae MISSION TO THE UNITES STATES"! Patrick’s night by giving the SSS FIFTH GRAND BALL, at Odd Follows’ Hall, 7th street, on the thot | LE! SET UP AGAINST HUNTER AS A March. A first-class brass and string band has > 3 been engaged for the occasion. Tickets $1. mmitiee of Arrangements, THREATS AND COUNTER THREATS! ¥. O'Brien, D. Eogan, ees J. Burke. M. Breen, D. Barritt, | P. Heal: ‘We have Richmond papers of the 7th, aire. The Enquirer has a remarkable editorial in L.Nolan. * m93t* | reply to a correspondent. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BALL The correspondent inquires «What mean these rumors of Senatorial committees ap. pal proaching the President to submit terms of PROMENADE CONCERT, submission ? Is that report true? Are any To THE Senators or Representatives whipped} Haye PNITED STATES STEAM FIRE BRIGADE, “HIBERNIA,” “MBIGS,” “RUCKER.” | they approached thé President to press upon him any such base propositions? Who were THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 9, 1865, the Senators! What were the propositions ? PATENT OFFICE BUILDING, RA ee eee tenon 2 a8 Ypnlan ons (ool to Master of Coremonies........... WILLIAM Dtoxsox | force the President to compromise with subjugation, or to resign? Is any one Job W Angus. Lewis Olephane, else ready to volunteer resignation in George H Plant, Frank O'Neill. case he is forced to vacate his place? And JE Elvans, ; D & Goodloe, if he does, who is proposed to fill that place? ae Poe ees Beaee ae Is an attempt made by rumors to create the 8 P Robertson, BE Culverwoll, impression that Gen. Lee is ready to consider JT Halleck, W 8 Burrows, terms for laying down arms under the pretext g Metlonk, Janse Ware. of preventing the sufferings and sacrifices of a CT Griffith, AH Proctor,’ forced surrender? Who are busy in these Committee on Reception—Badge Blue, plans of surrendering to subjugation? Speak AO Richards, ‘arper, out! The crisis demands boldness and de- Ti Fasting, 70 Clay. cision and determined resistance to internal as 5 Rainier, HB Curtis, well as external enemies. The worst enemies- ie spencer, J Faaiete who now depress us are the ‘whipped se- ceders.” * *% ™* Thishour of agony is no time for tactious opposition or for paltering with peace propositions which can lead to nothing but despatr, relaxation and ruin, Terms of reconstruetion now coming from Con- gress are nothing else btit subjugation. Letus know the worst, that the summary remedy may be applied.” The Enquirer, in response to its correspond- ent, says it cannot answer all the questions asked, for want of infermation, and then goes on in the following remarkable and significant language, showing unmistakeably that the rebellion is in its death throes. The Enjuiver says: «That there is a party v. whipped seceders in and about Richmond cannot be denied. They are cowed and cow- > 2 ardly miserable wretches who brought the The lover vill ingens ateaoalled BE MASTE Ny, | war upon the country, and who would now 250 Penn's av. m 9-3t* surrender totheenemy. We have mo doubt but SUN oer aa ae SieRCtol owner can re | that there was a ‘plan on foot’ to force Mr. Davis to paying expenses. Address WRANE ROSMER, Sth | resign, and that Mr. Stephens had consented to rest, between @ and R streets, Washington, | resign, so that Mr. Hunter, as President of the ele m9 3t Senate, would become President. The plan we hope and believe has miscar- ried; at any rate the “conspirators” may un- derstand that If they should succeed they will have placed A barren scepter in their grip, Thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand, No son of theirs succeeding. Robert E. Lee, by and with the advice and consent of the army and the people, will grasp the scepter they may wrench from the hands of Mr. Davis and wield it for the satety and security of his country’s liberty and independ- ence. Nocabalof ‘whipped seceders” shall capitulate this country into slavery and crouch A portion of the proceeds Soldvora’ Melief Wucd of the Distein yore °° tHe TICKETS, THREE DOLLARS. m 8.2 Ww STRIVE TO PLEASE, The Awkward Club respectfally a: to their fr nd the public that they will hold thei TH GRAND BALL, At ODD FELLOWS HALL, ith sire On WEDNESDAY, March ubth 1s, Tickets $1, admitting a gentleman and ladies, to Sn eao or ae aee ets Fo) tucker 6 om mi 16 0! rT: L} .—F. U, +B. Dixon, Chas, P. Beoue. 0. W. Thomas. = 7 5t LOST AND FOUND. Cee ae ite relter enue he Annan iberalt vd ingi No. 318 N. sth strectynear Re ng ger? FOUND Pickea up inthe Capitol, on inaugu- ore or meee ate Bizet: Between Eani K ‘eets, on the evening o rch 8th, le- man’s BREASTPIN. The full value of if gil be fae the finder en its return to the office of Gol. neraham, Penn. avenue, between 15th and 1534 streets, 1t* LST; 4 ©,8: 52 BOND. for 959, numbered 4, 20.55, with coupons Sttdched, A’ liberal re ward wi for itsretarn the sth Auditor's ofice-or 390 & Baas OST—At the Inauguration Ball. a hand Ttbroiacrea HARD RNCHRiE, The ander ill receive the thanks atthe Bank of Washington, °""" °Y lenyigg.it $200 REWARD-—Lost on the night of the Ist of March, on lith st., bet. Pa av. and E st.,a 10-40 One Thousand Dollar Bond, The owner has stopped the payment of the same. The above reward will be psid if left with Mr. BAKER, at the mm 8- ‘OR SALE IN BALTIMORE.—The HAND: FORE NG, No. 371" Kutaw Squats, sae aoe rend enco . plese stories, Story and attic back building, and faces = the ‘Souare? inthe handsomest portion of the northwestern section of thatcity. It hasa front of 2 feet 4 inches. and aside entrance of 3 feet 8 inches, making the lot $0 feet in width, with a depth of 13) feet to a wide alley in the rea: This residence has very recently been thi ly and substantially improved, and furnished with every modern convenience. It is now in beautiful order. and possession can be had at once. ‘ough- meee? No.1 Taree ae tare. FURNITURE! <= ~ FURNITURE!! a FURNITURE!!! We invite the attention of the public to our large FU JnE AND HOUSRFURNISH RNITUz! Robey ‘SHING Ai are still offering our CARPETS less tban Just received a beautifal lot of WINDOW SHADES, 11-4 White and Colored BED SPREADS, very Wihte and Colored MATTING. 30 dozen Common CHAIRS co COTTAGE BEDSTKADS, at manufacturer's “Also, a complete assortment of GLASS, Cet AND WILLOW which we are offering at egited bargains. Parties will find it deci y to their interest to give us scall Belors eaves este purchases, as We are Offering extra inducements. : * BONTZ & GROSHON, m 9-5t 369 Seventh, above I. BRUIT TREES. &c.—Fruit Trees of finest quali- ty and moderate in prices can be supplied by the undersigned; consisting of Btandard and Dwarf Pears, Apples, Peaches, Apricots. Nectarines, Cherries, &c.; Grape Vines—Dela- wares, Concords, Rebeccas, Roger’s Seedling, and Lawton Blackberries, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Currants, &c.; Evergreens, Shade Trees, Roses, e. JOHN SAUL. mar 7-e06t 396 7th street, corner H. Costumes FOR MASQUBRADES, Fancy Dress hi etre sbI Byres roestelealeee Crick ire and mat poly atraet, near lith street, between the hours of 8 and 10 a. le 7Tp-m. m. and 2 and 7p. crs. GOURLAY & CARLAND. N.B. None but parties of address will be at- tended to. ja3i-Im y *eMocTH BLOATERS, WHITE FISH. (BPS MACKEREL. MESS SALM ry IN. Kanelend & mo wAoO EREL, On hand, and for sale BGAN & PERRIB, mal-6t Corner E and 9th ats. x . GRAIN AND GRASS SEEI GABDPEN. GRESH AND GENUINE. Just received a full and varied stcck of SEEDS for the ensuing spring. Catalogues distributed P. BARTHQLOW, on application. -P. Meee ee 587th strests belowibemes. are. Q™Oon sErts, ‘DB, * BEANS. AGE. &c., &c. A full stock of choice GARDEN BEEDS just re- y ceived and for a J.P. BARTHOLOW!E 587th street, below Penna, av. 500 BUSHBLS {ME SEED OATS, The only stock of pure BLA the market lust received trom Pina Meroe Island. For sale in lots to suit purchasers. PP. BART fols-eolm _ S54 7th Btret, below Puooe ay. (Ateeo* POPLINS, We shall epen to-day 5 pieces of the above goods, in very choice colors and shades, price 75 eents to $1.25 per yard. BLACK ALPACAS. 5) pieces now in store, from medium quality up “to the very finest numbers imported. Prices from Scents toe $2.25 per yard. JOS. J, MAY, 308 Pennsy!vanis avenue, from Paris, — Dress Lad| iw ing gre day "te in . 336 Pennsylvania avenue. | m 8-2tif between 9th and Wth. Star office, it at the tootstool of Mr. Lincoln. OST—At the In ration Ball, i The Congress has utterly failed—it is incom- Li Gb agh Cloke aneeee h Ree gets petent, and is doing much injury—it has neither capacity or courage, and is wanting in firm- nees and fesolution—it is unfit for revolution. The very men who were the foremost to se- cede, are the first to surrender. A single head and a single arm is now need. ed, and if the Congress would consuit its pa- triotism it would entrust all power with the President and Gen. Lee and gohome. * * The Virginia banks can furnish one or two millions in gold, and this will secuze the sup- plies now needed. Let the Legislature promptly act, and turn the gold over to Lee. The Congress 1s defunct: the country no lon- = ger looks to it fer any aid in thestruggle. The pished. 2 m9 3S negroes have been withheld until it is now BosoraD fi, te furnished ROOMB, w ee oe nearly too late; the currency is beyend their ower sient and Table Boarderstaten, atNo.74 Missouri | fohelp. * * Those who talk now of com- avenue, between 3d and 434 streets. In 9-4t* promise mean submission to subjugation. Boszoine — TABLE BOARD— First class The Enlistment of Negroes. table Bi p 2 nee 5 s transicat goard st 427 nosey e2 ber panne i Thelsnaitree says ‘sth Confederate Senatettt! WoaRD— oH ie for the enlistment of negroes in the military B ag ergons Cosizing pteatsnt BOOMS with service was on yisterday transferred trom the #te-, near Pa. ay. Terms moderate, Bath in heuse, | Secret to the open calendar of that body and made the special order for to-day at 12 o’clock. Furnished ROOMS at 373 Pa. av. fe25-Im* eta ao bere: K REN F— ji Senator Hunter and’ others are expect Fo® N?—A FRONT ROOM, furnished, with make elaborate specches.” - igh borhood, near Frauk- Tis Squar It conlwins two wardrobes. closet, &c. Significant. Peaee le ir J. B. pannillof Ptstsylyania county, Vay two gentlemen, Apply at 406 12th stree = reste Retwcen E.snd) Este: tes ann ances himself a candidate for the Virgina Legislature, upon a ticket favoring a State, PBorosaLs FOR CORN MEAL. Convention for the adjustment Gs she aiticw Somiaik ties between Virginia and the United States ones Dee COT See. Saturation Government, and expresses the belief that the Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, ate invite? antil | pending difficulty cannot be settled satisfac- MONDAY, March 13, 1865, at 12 o’cleck M., for fur- | torily by prolonging the war. Exchange ef Prisoners. nishing the Subsistence Department with THREE HUNDRED (300) BARRELS OF CORN From Richmond Examiner, March 7.] ‘rhe lines around Picbmond and Petersburg MEAL. To be deli Seergetowus or seine cioree eens are yet without any ineident of hostility. It ia in Gcorestown, or at the wharves or railroad de- pot in Washington, D.C., at such time as the | stated that a fow cays ago Gen. Longstreet Government may direct, after five days’ notice. communicated with the enemy under a flag of The Corn Meal to be delivered in g-od, sound truce, and that the object of the communica- flour barrels, each contaiving one idred and | tien was toeffect an. arrangement for the re- turn of deserters on doth sides. ninety-six (196) pounds, to be fresh ground, and of a goed merchantable guality, and will be inspect- i“ . [This is evidently a Confed. dodge tofrightea deserters from coming into our lines, lest they before it is receive: should be given up by exchange.—Ed. Star.) suitabl rewarded by leaving the same at N.C. MCKNE & 00.’8 store, No. 405 Penn. av, ° ickNEW wt TRAYED OR STOLEN fro: i t Si rigs: cae elite ere te seme A liberal reward will be street, hetween 4th and 5t! m 7-3t* waren if returned on N streets north. 8. CAROLL, $2 = REWARD—Strayed. on Saturday, three (3) DL. shoulder, with tar, Yi CATTLE, marked on right hip and b i " The above reward will be eres if delivered at corner 13th and K ats., Navy al mar 6-lw” M. H. HOMILLER. BOARDING. ee es, ABLE BOARDERS accommodated on reason- able terms at 37 4%: st. Also, MEALS fur- Payment will be made in such fands as the Gov- ernment may furnish for disbursement, _ Bids must be add: poe to the undersigned at ndorsed Meal» Gistsrete Ba batoogs, Virginia Legislature. ma 7-5t Captain, 0.8. V. Yesterday was tire day fixed by law for the adjournment sine die of ie ee Hendin in Eldridge, i ivi ture, but the twe bodies anticipat freight for th bore rt, Wadd will have quick limitation by the adoption of a resolution ox- dispatch. Apply to H RTLEY & BRO., 99 and | tending the presemt session for a period motto 101 Water street, Georgetown, D. 0. m 6-5t* exceed eight days. ISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP-—Notice Fieg ef Truce. hereby given that the firm heretofere known “Flag oftruce communication was resumed FS BOSTOM—The regular Packet Barque LA- CONIA, Ci as E on hompson, is this day dissolved by | down the river yesterday, sag tne steamer toutual corsert, rs m 6-6t™ EATON & THOMPSON. | William Allisca went down and returned as usual, The water was steadily falling.” The report othe drowning at Mathias Point of Wm. BUS At signal officer, formerly a resident of Washington, is regarded by the OPERA G@LASSE8, : ar FRANKLIN & €0.’s, Ezaminer as doubtfal. Orricr a i Brig. Gen. Gardner, in command of the post at Richmoxd, has been appointed Commissary General of quikoners, the ition held: by Gen. Winder as time of his death. 244 Penn. avenue, between 12th and 13th atreets, Also, 388 Penn. avenue, National Hotel Build- ing. m6-6t N EW STORE! NEW BTO RE! READY FOR BUSINESS AGAIN, MR. JOSEPH REPETTI SUPPLIES.FOR OUR ARMIES IN TRE SOUTH, The Quartermaster’s. Departmeat has been unusually active for ® week or two pas% in forwarding supplies toour armies now cper- atingin the South. Transports are being dis- = 5 tehed daily from. Baltim: ‘Was! 0, Wishes to inform bis old customers, friends and | Eng -atexandria for Savannah, Oharieston w ready to =. by rf Beaufort and other points with horses, muler, Eiaies Gentlemens und Onitaren’s. °F | wagons, cattle, &c.; calling into requisition & BOUTS AND SHORES, large number of yeasels of atl descriptions, sighs ehh Leck ae 7 assortmen’ THE RBBEL DESERTIONS. MILLINE RY GeO LES. The records in Col. Ingraham’s office show @LOVES AND HOSIFRY, ef every deneription, OSEPH REPETTI’S, ml-2n* _No.6127th st., near I, Navy Yard. GBBAND PIANO FOR BALE.—A superior Ro: KH wood Grand Piano, with iron frame. used but litule, suitable for public halls 01 large rooms, will be sold a bargain, th owner having removed from the citv. May be see: } that from the Sth of February to the 8th of + March, one thousand and seven hundred and sixty-six rebel deserters bave been received in this city from the armies operating against Richmoed, € mee DISSOLVED, The general court martial in session at Cam- dori nt week at No. bet Gand H berland, Md, with Colonel W. Lincoln, ef the quire stmasic Depot of sith Massachusetts infantry, as President, bas m2-iw" been dissolved. Louisiana, be removed from the files. Was agreed to. session. session. it Das caused considerable complaint among property holders in the vicinity of Sth and R Streets north, who have appealed to the police for protection. The parties engaged in it have dug away the street, where a branch formerly ran, and the water is now washing away pri- vate property. The sandis sogreat an object that those engaged in taking it Dave had several fights about it, in one of whieh pistols were used, anda boy named Donaldson was shot and wounded severely in the thigh, and is now in the hospital. of the sand was withent authority, but since the complaints of property holders were made, one of the parties claims that he has the privi- lege, from the Second Ward Commissioner, of taking the samd away 4 per load for it. A petition™8 now being circu- lated among the to appeal to the behaif. Office is on trial. fore when the jury failed to agree upon a ver- dict. FURTHER PARTICULARS OF SHER. IDAN'S VICTORY. _ aaa ARRIVAL AT WINCHESTER OF SHER- IDAN’S CAPTURES. _ The following dispatch gives information of the arrival at Winohester of the captures by Sheridan, as announced by us yesterday. Wrreiinc, March 9.— Official information from Cumberland, Md., dated the 8th iastant, states that Colonel Thompson, of the Ist New Hampshire cavalry of General Sheridan’s command, has just arrived at Winchester, with 40 officers and 1,300 enlisted men prisonersand 8 pieces of artillery captured. The principal battle was fought at Fisher- ville, 5 miles from Staunton. FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, Information from the Army of the Potomas says all is quiet in this department. The freshet in the James river has nearly subsided, and the exchange of prisoners has been resumed. A large lot was expected down ‘Tueeday morning. General Fost+r’s division of the 2ith corps was reviewed on Tuesday. by General Ord. The day was fair, and the review passed off well. The troops presented a very good ap- arance, and elicited the highest encomiums rom General Ord, as well as from a large con- course of spectators. A colored division of the 25th corps was also reviewed, and their appearance equally com- mended. E RETURNED PRISONERS, During yesterday and the day befere 900 en- listed men and 400 officers, recently released from rebel prisons in the South, arrived at Annapolis. Many of these were in a deplora- ble condition from starvation and long con- finement, and were immediately placed in hospital. MUSTERED FOR PAY AND FURLOUGHS. The returned Union prisoners at Annapolis are being mustered for pay and furloughs for thirty days by officers sent there from this city especially for the purpose. ILL.—Secretary Stanton is quite indisposed with a violent cold, but was at his office to-day attending to his duties, —_——_+ +02 -__. U.S. SENATE—EXTRA SESSION, THURSDAY, March 9. SENATE.—Mr. Sprague asked to be excused from service on the Committee or Public Lands. He said he had formerly served on the Military Committee, from which he had been changed: After a short debate, during which several Senators avowed that no disrespect had been designed by the change, the question was taken, and the Senate refused to excuse Mr. Sprague. Mr. Trumbell made & report on the creden- tials ot Wm. D. Snow, Senator elect from Ar. kansas, and recommending that further action be postponed until next session, This was agreed to. The Senate proceeded to the election of a Chaplain. Mr. Lane, of Indiana, placed in nomination the Rey. Dr. Bowman, late Chaplain: and Mr. Harris nominated Rey. Mr. Grey, pastor of E Street Baptist Church. Thirty-nine votes were cast; necessary to a choice, 20; of which Dr. Gray received 27. Therefore Dr. Gray was declared elected. Mr. Doolittle presented the credentials of John C. Underwood, Senator elect trom Vir- ginia, for six years; and he madea few remarks in fayor of them. Mr. Sumner moved to refer them to the Ju- diciary Committee. Mr. Trumbull thought there was no neces- sity for this, as the Committee had just re- ported on a similar case, that of Arkansas. After a few words of debate from Messrs. Henderson, Doolittle, Willey, and Johnson, the consideration of the credentials was post- poned till next session. Mr. Willey moved the credentials of Mr. Se- gar, of Virginia, and Mr. Doolittle moved those of Mr. Hahn, of This The credentiais ‘were postponed till next The Senate went into an executive LOCAL NEWS. ING SAND FROM THE STREETS.—The hab- certain parties taking sand from the street For several years'the taking paying 25 cents roperty owners, who design euncils to take action in their —S CRIMINAL Court, Judge Olin.—This morning the counsel for Charles H. Cornwall, convict- ed yesterday of abstracting public records, moved for a new trial. Jerry O’Conneli and John O’Connell indict- ed for larceny of a watch were found guilty of petty larceny and sentenced to jail for nimety days. Dr. Thomas Holmes convicted at the last term ofthe court of creating a nuisance, received a nominal sentence. Frank Simpson indicted for keeping a lottery This case was tried once be- Ox motion of T. H. Ford, I.N. Ayers, of Ohio, ‘was adiitted to the bar. ——— OUTRAGEOUS ABSAULT.— Last evening Dan’l Staundon was arrested by officer Steele on the charge of assaulting Cecelia Gant, a colored woman, Handy committed him-to jail for court. old woman resided on E street, between 9th and ith, and yesterday Staundon went to the house .and asked for something toeat, which she readily give bir. violate her, but ghe resisted, when he drew a knife and cut her several times about the heac. The officer arrested him in the house with his knife in bis hand. aged nearly 70 years, and Justice ‘Phe He then attempted to es A8S8AULT AND BATTERY CASES.—Last night, George Goldsmith vaas arrested by officer Gor- man for assaulting Careline Snyder, in Pear Tree Alley, and Justice Handy held him to bail for court. 5 der and Nelly Brida, welt known in that meigh- borhood, got into 2 dispute, 6nd Goldsmith came up to Nelly’s aid, when he pitched ‘into Caroline, knocking her down and beating her severejy, her nose being split in the meiee. Itappears that Caroline Sny- This-morning, offer Gibson arrested Thos. Kehoe. for assaulting his wife, and Justice Handy committed dim to jail —— WHISKY AND DustITUTION.— Yesterday, Of- ficer Crown arrested a woman nemed Mary Ann Dorrity for: selling whisky %o soldiers, She was taken before Justice Thompson, who fined her #20, and im default of payment sent her to jail for 3% days. the woman lived were her thre9 children, a girl and two boys, aged respectively two, five, and seven years. x in mercy for the children, obtained a permit and had them sent tothe almshouse, where they will be properly cared for. In the shanty where The justice and the ofiicers, > ' Cask or Lunacy.—This morning, officer ‘Roth was called to arrest a cclored man.named (Charles Harris, who has become so Geranged ‘thrt fears are-entertained of his doing mischiet to himself or family. He wasconfined st thesta- tion house temporarily un#il his frenas can make arrangements for bis proper treatment at the asylum. ————_ ConcErT.—The grand vocal and. instrumen- t tal concert given at Wesley Chapel on the 3d inst., will be repeated next Wednesday even- ing, for the benefit of the leader-ot the choir, recently drafted. The prograzame iscludes many of the choicest selections, and promises & rare musical treat. . Beas BoarpD or Potiex—The Board of Police met to-day at 11 o’clock, and after passing resolu- tions of respect to the memory of Richard Butts, Esq., deceased, (late member of the poard,) adjourned to attend his faneral ina body at his residence, near Fort Stevens. eee Affairs in Se Eee tae data ANAL DAMAGES.—EXcep' ges Renner Dara No. 5 and to the aqueduct at Conecocheague Creek, near Williamsport, which we have already noticed, there are no injuries to obstruct navigation. A letter from the Superintendent of the Williamsport division to the collector at Georgetown gives hope of the re-opening of navigation at & much earlier date than was at first anticipated. ‘Tus DRAFT ASSOCIATION.—The Associa- tion met last night in the Council Chamber, with a large attendance. Of the 345 members of the club, 52 were drafted; among them, Messrs Edward and George Shoemaker, Jr., the Secretary and Treasurer of tho association. The amount in the treasury for distribution is $13,259, Since the articles of agreement were adopted and signed, some amendments have been made, and upon the subject of the dis- position of the funds being introduced,a very excited discussion arose, and some hard words Were used. A majority wanted a pro rata di- vision of the funds, but the President, Mr. George Hill, Jr., decided that in view of the acts of the association, he could do nothing in the matter withont referring the subjeot in dis- J Se ae rT. ©. S. English, one of the drafted men, said, though drafted himself, he felt solicitous for those drafted who need the money, and would subscribe $500 for them, but with the understanding that no pee shall be reserved for a supplemental draft. Considerable excitement prevailed, and the @ssociation adjourned till gat THE BuTcHer’s MARKET —The Association of butchers who have purchased and dup the old warehonse as a market, are about ad- ding to the improvements already made in the remises. The stands which occupied the ridge street frontare being removed with a view to the erection of a shed and three rows ot benches for the accommodation of country dealers, hucksters and dealers in fish. This addition will be immediately commenced and baeepeal completed in time for its early occu- ancy. Piport OF GEORGETOWN.—Cleared—Schoon- ers Mary Willis, Phillips, Baltimore; Mary- land, Foxwell, St. Mary’s; Globe, Davis, An- pamessex; M. Whitall, Hobbs, St. Mary's; Matilda, Evans, Annamessex; Mechanic, Beacham, St. Mary’s; Prince William, Red- man. do, Express, Karwin, Dorchester; brig Rush, Owens, Phiiadelphia; sioop Edwin, Cumberland, White House. EE Fo RENT—A neatly furnished and comfor' able HOUSE, containing eight rooms, will be for rent to a private family, on May Ist Terms $125 per month, payable in advance. Address Post Ofice Box 219 m 9-3t* {OR SALE.—A nest Market and Provision STORE, with lease of lot, and will be sold low itappliea forsoon. 3227th street. bet N.Y. ave, db. A. McNAB & 00. 4P—The FURNITURB, 8TOOK 8 of a Drug Store in Baltrmore. id desirable; easily packed ry. Price, $1,725 cash. Ad- name, &c., 0, B. ¥., Chronicle m 9-2t* *OR SALE CHE I ana FIXTU. very handsome shipped. if peo dress, giving real office. Y¥ WM. L. WALL & ‘Auctioneers, B Washington Hor id Oarriage Bi Te. 98 La. av., bet, 9th and 10th ati On SATURDAY MORNING, Ith instant, at 10 o'clock. we will sell, at the Bazaar— tk _A beautiful, stylish. sold. and without a blemish gle and double harness, and unsur, saddle, being gay. saneine: and all life. plendid Mare has been raised_by the cele- brated atook breeder. Gardener OC. Home, Esq, Ludlow, Vermont, to whom the present owner refers for pedigree. She is now offered for sale without fault. as the owner cannot match her style oraction. She can be seen at the stable of Kele- her & Pywell, on Eighth street. The attention of rivate citizens and army officers is respectfully ited. "mard WM. L. WALL & ©0.. Aucta, B* ¥™. &. WALL & Co.. auctioneer: Horse and Carriage Bazaar, 98 La. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts, SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, &c. On SATURDAY MORNING next, 11th instant, we willwell,at the Bazaar, commencingat 100’cl’k, about . “ FIFTY HORSES, inclading a very fast Sorrel Mare, five years old, and pas trotted in 2 50, and, with training, can be mane faster, and isbelieved to be perfectly sound. *, Also, nearly new Buggy, built by Rodgers, and cost $125, Harness. Blankets. &c., belonging fo a gent’eman having no uee for them. ; ALSO. Carriages, Buggies, Rock Also, two superior Saddle officers. Also, Previous to the sale of Horses, we will sell anumber of Carriages, Buggies, Wag?ns, Carts, nan ‘ nex Northern made WiAgons, with and with- out bodies, Also, sets new an‘l second-hand Harness, &c, AL LSO, A fine Blooded Mare, suitable fer a lady or gentle- man, saddie horse, all sound and right. ‘arsales every Tuesday, Thureda’ ‘ays, Wagons &e. Morses. belongi and d to y. at the Bazear, shout re; weather. : . Carriages and Harness always at private sale. m 9-2t WM. L, WALL & ©O., Aucts. (OR RENT—A handsome DWELLING HOUSE, with 8 rooms, conveniently located, near the Treasary and other Departments, suitable for & Boarding-house, or any other business. Five years lease can be given. Terms moderate. Inquire at No. 227 D st., between Mth and [5th sts. _m 8-3t* [DRNTISERY_ Drs. LOCK WOOD & MEBBILL, Dentists, Room No: 2, Washington Building, corner Penna. avenue and 7th street. mar 8-Im* Back AND STEAM ENGINE FOR SALE — We have 15,000 or 20.00 seeond hand BRICK for ales cheapi sna one STBAM ENGINE and of 25-borse power, MORGAN & RHINEBART, mast Foot @ street. HE TWO VOCATIONS—By the Author of the Schonberg Cotta Family.”” Stone's Life ant Times of Sir William Johnson, 2 vole, Stone's Life of Jeseph Brandt, 2 vols. Clara’s Poems illustra- ted. Burton on the Observing Facuitics, finch’s Poetry of the Age of Fadia. Magazine for Febr d. SS for January. Bre! ini te Bitters Corps S merican Union eaker. mars » FRANCK TAYLOR; FrOR TWO CENTS A DAY YOU CAN READ any new book, if you take a Double Monthiy Bubreription at the ‘People's Cireudating Libra- ry,’ Pennsylvania avenue, No. 2=0, between lich and J2th streets, Open 8 a.m..8 p.m. mar7-Im" WI LIAe BRABRUEY. f STEAM MARBLE WORK, MARBLE Manufacturer of MANTLES. MONUMENTS, TABLE ‘and WASHSTAND TOPB, &v. Monnens poate to order on ronsonable termes any iil cece constantly on hand RASTERN MAR- ARBLE TILING. ey merntor Pinmber’s BLABS promptly attendee 5 lyania avenue, betwee 1th and ivth Streets west, Wasuington, 'D.O. mar 4 4 PAPEBHAN GINGS, 486. T RE VRAGES. OVAL bY . 4 PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. 486 PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS. <c. At MARERITER’S, No. 456 7th at ve Old Fellows’ Hall.: feb 23-3m* 8doora Terms cash. 2080 COTS AND MATTRESSES, coT, d MATTRESSES, we have on sale 20) orsant? eas Auction and Commission Merebanta, fe 35. > sou-h corner Pa. ay. and 9th st, 0 THE LADIES. + it of llreesteks SURLING TRONS, ation Bail, at ceived i e for the Ineugurati Ok Just received in ameter ie Aneagare i°80 Penns;ivania av fe» 28:6t between S9tixand 10th streets, K 7? GLOVES. Just opened tor EEE and « COLORED &1D GLOVES= ies an entiemen. New styles BALMORAL SKIRTS. Bull Steck oJ all’ kinds of SRY GOODS for salt s.. eres weit RRILRY & BROTHER, fooe Be eer Soren. oepita Centre Lapksts HO SHALI MARRY.—Thecelebratet Gipsy, MAD. BERGER, hesarrived in this.country from England, where sh wold t! of H R. H. the Prince of W bas been consulted by @ one 9 = is now res-din, . y sending her your age, 8, and whether deformed 3r-net, she will send & cor- rec¥ earte de visite of Sue person you will cae a and foretell the date of tme event. Inelose25zents apd stamped envelope. All letters fram the Uni- ted States should be addressed to MAB, BRBGER, Drawer 501, Detreit, Mich. ro 5-5t* PRorosats xOB STATIONERY. Medteal Purveye: 2s Offee, faraithing the Med.oel Batveving 1s for furnisbim, jz er Depohoneut in this city with BEASIONERY ace respectfully invited. Manufacturers and dealera sre requested ta sond samples wich price list to, i i ticable this office as eariy.as prac icable ARRLAND, mar 1-Mt Surg. U.S. A., Med. Pur. Jf USIO.—A couple or three pupjls would be in- structed at ‘tiveir Tesidenceson the Piano, by a Lady who, from experience and qualifications, we isfaction. Terraq-$15 per quarter, fi 0,” City Post Office, ma 1-Tw LIGO BL PROPERTY, WITH ITS YAU! ABLE WARE POWSR, AT PRIVATE BALE, This valuable tract of land site. besides building lots. e position now offered for sale puilding lots. Tae cuguousto the District line, and is on]y some three miles north of Washington and pear the Baltimore and @hio Rail Road — Having just been assi, tothe devisees of th jel Carroll, bx a decree of ition to the devisee of the late H. T. Gar: le is idered reliable. Before public saie.I am authorized to sell fe. i satisfactory is offered iat 2m will be ltioral, “A piad of the Sligo t”” now offered for sale, ean be see: Ale in the Suprema Oourtef the’ District of Oot lumbia. in the cas9.of Ann 0. Carroll and othozs vs, Ball, fal ze oe ef sale and pa: Tare, address So 8 OF MARORERT J. BRENT feb 14-2aw3w* Bal tamore, — AND BOARDING HOUSES. —Proprie- Hermor the above establishments ine eur stock o! a Sted te eee SB WARE, OUTLBRY, and PLATED WARE, which is now complete, and of as good Suatity as th le. IVERIDGE, feb 26-6t*if 504 (Odd Fell Hall) 7th st. 'E ALBUM; Seventy-six Photograph Ll- trations from Gustave Dore, The Wand ing Jew; Fotogray lastratio: Dove. Photograph uatrations {sutrations from Gustave Bor a8 a de 24 FRANGK TAYLOR. le Ww: is DICTIONARY —NEW PICTO tion, ored, revised and great ly enlarged and improved, trated with 8.00 tpatavings. tue Sh Ok TAYLOR