Evening Star Newspaper, April 7, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. ee eee W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Frepricter. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY... +++-eAPRIL 7, 1865. We READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. EXTRA. GLORIOUS GREAT NEWS! GREAT BATTLE YESTERDAY! SHERIDAN ATTACKS AND ROUTS LEE’S ARMY! GENERALS EWELL, KERSHAW, BUTTON, CORSE, AND CUSTIS LEE CAPTURED! MANY OTHER GENERAL OFFI- CERS CAPTURED! A LARGE PART OF LEE’S ARMY CAPTURED! LARGE NUMBER OF CANNON CAPTURED! ; THE REST OF LEE’S ARMY MUST SURRENDER! —.——_ THE LAS? ACT IN THE DRAMA! DISPATCHES FROM PRESIDENT LINCOLN, GEN. GRANT AND GEN. SHERIDAN. OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN. War DgraRTMERT, Wasuinoron, D. C., April 7, 1865—10 a. M. Major General John A. Diz, New York: General Sheridan attacked and routed Lee’s army yesterday, capturing Generals Ewell, Kershaw, Button, Corse and many other gen- eral officers, several thousand prisoners, and @ large number of cannon, andexpects to force Lee to surrender all that is left of his army. Details will be given as speedily as possible, but the telegraph is working badly. Epwix M. Stanton, Secretary ot War. WASHINGTON City, D. C., Li a. April Major General Dix, New York: The following telegrams announcing the victory won yesterday by Major Genera Sheridan over Lee’s army has just been re- ceived by this Department. Epwin M. STANTON, Secretary of War. “Orry Port, 8.35 a. m., April 7.—Hon. Secretary of War:—At eleven fifteen yester- day at Burkesville Station General Grant sends me the following from General Sheridan (Signed) A. Lincoiy. APRIL 6, 11.15 P. M.— Lieutenant General Grant: “I have the honor to report that the enemy made a stand at the intersection of the Burk’s Station road with the road upon which they were retreating. I attacked them with two divisions of the 6th army corps and Fouted them handsomely, making a connection ‘with the cavairy. Iam still pressing on with both cavalry and infantry. Upto the present time we have captured Generals Ewell, Ker- shaw, Button, Corse, De Barr and Custis Lee Several thousand prisoners, fourteen (14) pleces of artillery, with caissons, anda Jarge num- ber of wagons. If the thing is pressed I think Lee will surrender. (Signed) Wark DEPARTMENT, ; “P. H. SHERIDAN. “Major General Commanding.” ‘Urry Porn, 9 A.M, April 7, 1565.—Hion. B. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: The following further just received. A. Lincoty. “BUBKESVILLE, Va—To A. Lincoln: The following telegrams respectfally forwarded for your information. “U.S. Grant, Lieutenant General.’’ “SECOND ARMY Uorps, 7.30 P. M., April 6.— Mojor General A. S. Webb: Our last fight, just before dark, at Sailor’s Creek, gave us two uns, three flags, considerable numbers o¢ Prisoners, 200 wagons, 70 ambulances, with mules and horses to about one half the wagons aad ambalances. “There are between thirty and fifty wagons in addition abandoned and destroyed along the Toad, some battery wagons, forges and lim- bers. I have already reported to you the capture of one gun, two flags and some prisoners, and the fact that the road for over two miles is strewn with tents, baggage, cooking utensils, some ammunition, some material of all kinds, the wagons across the approach to the bridges, it will take some time to clear it. The enemy is in position on the heights beyond with ar- tillery. The bridge partially destroyed and ‘the approaches on other side are of soft bottom 1and. We cannot advance to-morrow in the Same manner we have to-day, As soon as I get my troops up a little—we are considerably mixead—I might push a col- prereset ee Toad and deploy it, but it is ey_ can: might. not follow rapidly during the qSie*) A. A. Huwrurey, Maj. Gen. «Muapa’s h~ “POUARTaRS, 10 p. m., April 6, 1965.—Liewt. Gen't Grant: At daylight this merning I moved the 24,5. “Dd 6th Army | Corps along the Railroad in the direction of | Amelia Court House, soon after moving relia- | bie intelligence was received that the enemy ‘was moving toward Farmville. The direction | of the 2d and Sth Army Corps was immediately changed from & northerly to & northwesterly direction, and the dire¢t!py corps (the 2d) mov- | ~ing om Destonv!'s, and the 5th, heretofore in the centr, moved on the right of the 2d, and ‘eRe “in facing about and moving by the left flank, taking position on left of the 2d. It was understood the cavalry would operate on the extreme left. The changes were promptly made, the 2d Army Corps soon becoming en- gaged with the enemy near Deatonville, driv- ing him by right across Sailor’s Creek to the Appomattox. “The Sth army corps made & long march but its position prevented its striking the en- emy’s column before it had passed. The 6th e@rmy Corps came up with the enemy about 4 ‘War Department for immediate publi It is impossible at this moment to give any es- timate in the casualties on either side, orof the number of prisoners taken, but itis evident to-day’s work is going to be one of the most important of the recent brilliant operations. «The pursuit will be continued so soon as the men have alittle rest. Griffin, with Fifth Army Corps, will be moved by the left, and Wright and Humphreys continue the direct pursuit as long as it promises success. «“G@.G. Muapsg, Major General.” “HEADQUARTERS SixtH Army Corps, 10 p.m., April 6, 1865.—To Major General Wedd, Chief of Staf’:—Im pursuance with instrac- | tions of this morning from Major General | Meade, I moved via Jettersville by the short- est practicable road to the left of Deatonville, with the object of there taking position on left | of the Second Army Corps, striking the road | running from Deatonville to Burke's Station ata point a little to the southward of the for- | mer place. “I found that the 2d Army Corps was en- gaged to the front and right, and the cavalry heavily to my left, moving down the road to- ward Burks statfon, perhaps a mile, and turning sharp to right I proceeded across to- ward a nesrly parallel road on which the ene- | My was meving, and along which he had thrown up &line of entrenchments. As soon | as the leading division, Gen. Seymour’s, could {| be formed it was moved up on the road held | by the enemy, which was carried; then turn- | ing to the left it was advanced down the road | against a pretty strong resistance. By this time, Wharton’s division was putin position } as rapidly as possible on Seymour's left, the | lines were again advanced and we swept | down the road for @ distance of about two | miles, arriving at a deep and difficult creek. «We found the enemy had reformed his line on the opposite side where we attacked and drove him toa point a distance of a half mile further. In the first attack a portion of the cavalry operated on our right flank. In its subsequent attacks the mass of cavalry oper- ated on our left and right flank of the enemy, The result has been a complete success. The combined forces captured five general officers: among them Gen. Ewell and Custis Lee, and | large numbers of other prisoners. I shall goin camp about two miles beyond this point and await instructions. The Ist and 3d divisions Wheaton’s and Seymour’s, and the artillery engaged to-day, behaved splendid. ly. Areturr of casualties will be forwarded &s soon as possible, The corpshas nobly sustained the reputa_ tion it earned on the 2d inst.,as wellas upon its many hard fought battle fields. (Signed) H. G. Wariaut, Major General Commanding. FROM. RICHMOND. ee DETAILS UF THE EVACUATION. = = THE RICHMOND WHIG. RESIS ES The following of interest trom Richmond is taken from the Richmond Whig, of April 4th, Published as a Union paper. Mr. Mosely, the proprietor ot the Whiz has been engaged in agricultural pursuits for many years, owning & large farm in Buckingham eounty, and had thus retired from active con- nection with the paper. Me wasa warm Union man at the outbreak of the rebellion, and has always been so considered throughout its course, but the control of the paper was taken virtually out of his hands by the tyranny of the Confederate dynasty : (Richmond Whig, April 4th.) The publication of the Whig is resumed this afternoon with the consent of the military au- thorities. The eitor, and all who heretofore controlled its columns, have taken their de- parture. The proprietor and one attache of the recent editorial corps remain. The former has had a conference with with Gen. Shepley, the Military Govermor, who has assented to {he publication of the paper on conditions which will be cheerfully and faithfully com- plied with. The Whig will, therefore, be is- sued &s a Union paper. The sentiments of at- tachment to our “ whole country,” which for- merly characterized it as a journal, wall again find expression in its columns, and whatever influence it may have for the restoration of the national authority will be exerted. As soon as practicable, a full and efficient editorial force will be organized. For the Geen ‘we ask the indulgence of our readers. e will do the best we can under the circum- stances, promising a daily improvement in the variety and interest of the contents of the Paper, until we shall make the Whig com- mend itself to the favor and support of all Set Joyal to the Government of the United es. The terms cannot, as yet, be definitely fixed. ‘We shall commence with such charge, in Fed- eral currency, 88 we conceive to be fair and reasonable. In a short time we will resume the issue of a double sheet. [COMMUNICATED.] Once more, through the mercy and favor of Him who 1s the giver of all good, we have the inexpressible joy and glorious privi- lege of greeting the flag of our Union. For four years we have been a down-trodden, oppressed people. Volumes could not contain nor express the misery, suffering and sorrow which we have been subjected to. The darkest pages of the world’s history reveal nothing that can be compared to the terrible ordeal through which we have passed. We should be grateful, indeed, for this token of Divine favor in deliv- ering us from the most tyrannical and eapous jark- Government which has existed since « ness was changed into light.” We shall now have that peace, prosperity and happiness which was once ours, and enjoy that freedom and liberty which was vouchsafed us by our sires of the Revolution. H. CONDUCT OF THE UNION TROOPS. So far as we can learn, everybody is highly gratified atthe deportment of the troops who entered the city yesterday. There have been no acts of violence or disorder committed, as some persons here apprehended; but, on the contrary, the soldiers conducted themselves with marked propriety and decorum. Affairs Previous to the Occupatien. THE GREAT FIRE. The evacuation of Richmond comménced in earnest Sunday night, closed at daylight Mon- day morning with a terrific conflagration, which was kindled by the Confederate author- ities wantonly and recklessly, applying the torch to Shockoe warehouse and other build- ings, in which were stored a large quantity of tobacco. The fire spread rapidly, and it was some time before the fire brigade could be got- ten to work, A tresh breeze was blowing from the south, and the fire swept over great space in an incredible short space of time. By nocn the flames had transformed into a desert waste that portion of the city bounded tetween 7th and 15th streets, from Main street to the river, comprising the main business portion. We can form no estimate at this moment of the number of houses destroyed, but, public and private, they will certainly number 600 or 300. DESTROYING THE LIQUOR. _ When it was made known on Sunday morn- ing that the evacuation of Ricamond was a foregone conclusion, the city council held a Meeting, and, in secret session, passed an or- der for the destruction of all the iquor in the city. Accordingly, about the hour of mia- night the work commenced, under the direc- tion of committees of citizens in all the wards. Hundreds of barreis of liquor were rolled into the street, and the heads knocked in. The gut- tersran with @ liquor freshet, and the fumes filled and impregnated the air. Fine cases of bottled liquors were tossed into the street from third story windows, and wrecked into a thou- sand {pepe As the work progressed some straggling Confederate soldiers. retreating through the city, managed to get hold of a quantity of the liquor. From that moment law and order ceased to exist; chaos came, nd @ Pandemonium reigned. PLUNDER AND PILLAGE. Drynk ‘with the vile liquor, the soldiers—said to belong to Garey’s cavalry—roamed from | Store to store on Main street, followed by a reckless crowd,drunk asthey. With the butts of their muskets they dashed in the plate glass ee celerity of ic. Jew- cere stores, boot and hat stores, = " }) Were no! Soldiers, - erate stragglers. Bet Conon: ‘THE ORDER OF THR orry has been excellent since the Occupation by the Federal forces. We have not heara asingle complaint on the part of citizens Seainst the soldiers; and we are glad to record that the soldiers bave found no reason to complain the conduct of the citizens. We trust Mey gratifying state of affairs will continue. of this p.m., and in conjunction with the 2d on its Fight and cavalry on its left, attacked and routed the enemy, cApturing many prisoners, among them Lieut. Gen. Ewell and Gen. Cur- tis Lee, I transmit dispatch both from Gen. Humphreys and Wright, which, in justice to these distinguished officers and the gallant Corps they command, I beg may be sent to the ‘The funeral of General A. P. Hill, killea atieasuae ‘was attended with military hon- ors just previous to the evacuation. General Lee and other distinguished officers being pres- ent. He was buried in ay 8 Cemetery on the day of his death, the Circumstances not rmitting the retention of bis remains longer. Bor Pegram of the rebel artillery, aud of Gen. Pegram, was also killed, BALLS, PARTIES, &. yy. KREIS’ GRAND ANNUAL MAY BALL DUBED SXHUBLTION wil axe piars at ia we . She ener further particulars see futare, advertisements, 1-¢t LOST AND FOUND. ME INTO MY ENCLOSURE qh Cc? WETHER, which the oyner con ave by char, . '. . Farm Mt: Flessant)) © MT: Howlin a te = REWARD —Lost, on Saturday might, the $1 5 Bthot March. whilst gine Trom 17th to a NE Pe ne cnprayed therecu;also,e gold OHAIW and 8 me engrave: ereon | als0,a POCK BE BOOK. containing some private papers and a bunch of keys,of mo use to any one except the owner. Whoever will return the same_ Boom No. 11, Washington Building, will receive the above reward and no questions asked. ap7-2t REWARD.—Left my promises ‘ednesday, $ A would aie prow W. The above re- n. paar siempmitens 22% ’ ats.. ap 5-3 ere otmoen Ist Gee tol Mill. iT—On Saturday afternoon, a BREASTPIN made of hat = the shape ot bow LC ti i aving the ewner’s ni ity 'Iffound and left at No. 356° street, a surta- ble reward will bi 5-3t BOARDING. iB GENTLEMEN OAN BE AO- ob Spmmodated with BOARD and LODGINGS st Oo. 2 etween sts. . few TABLE BOARDERS, ‘ap7-3t" FF ORNISHED ROOMS TO LET, with or withont streets. SO E street, between luth and llth ap6é-lw* OABDING—Three nicely furnished ROOMS, ina PEIVALS family, in second or third story. suitable for six gentlemen; convenient to careand jepartments, Address B, B. Btar Office, by Satur- day. References exchanged, ap 6-3t* XENTLEMEN DBSIRING EXOELLBNT AND nicely Furnished ROOMS, with Board, should call at 418 Sth street, near G@. References ex- changed. ep 5 lot LEABANT ROOMS and first class BOARD at 156 G street north, between 20thand@ 2ist ats., four sq a from War and Navy Departments. Oheraee ressonable and satisfaction cuaranteet, Dest™ a Frockoz FIVE GENTLEMEN CAN BE WELL commodated with BOARD and LODGING on K street, south corner of 25th. mar 20 PERSONAL. JOHN HUGHES IS A LIAR, HE HAVING BE- portee about that I illuminated my house with Chamber Pot and Candle. It is not so and can be Brulee acuisate "Y "UMES uOgR ABO 18. A : Washington, April 5, 1855, Be it CARD.—DR} JOHN E. SMITH (late U. 5. Army.) having taken the office formerly ocou- pied by Dr. Hellen, deceased, No. 400 ith street, opposite the City Ball, two doors north of Lonisi- aba av., respectfully offers to the public his pro- tessio: TVvices. ap 6-lw* NFORMATION WANTED OF MRS. CATHER- I INE WALSH, whocame to this city about two weeks ago, from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, sup- posed to besick. Please call or send word to this office, which wiil be thankfully received by her husband: DENNIS WALSH. Washington, D.C. 5 pa oe ee Ie aa eet ee Tae [TREGENTLEMAN WHO ADVANCED MONEY last week on the final si i charged polaier cam sonres t ice by presentin, torner 4i¢ st. Room Novae DE. PHILLIPS has removed to Pennsylvania avenue, near l4th st,,over Mei i Drug Store. Ea GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS NOTICE, NUISANCES. otice is hereby given to all concerned, that they are hereby authorized to remeve from their. premises all collections of ashes. oy rubbish or matter which may become offensive in warm weather. and pee the same in any of the streeta, within three feet of the gutters, en any day of the present month, to be removed without cost by the ger. This permission cannot be extended beyond the time above mentioned. and any auch deposita may Shesveter. or any joiers to Pre i ay preserve the purity of any one’s premises w: matters fottled with the Talted Baten Police. ibe Mayor's Orrice,Georgetown, D.C ee Aprilsth, 1855. ap 5-2awiw lem aor —Notiee is hereby given that the er Board of Appeals om the late aseessmentin orgetown will meet in the Couneil Cham TRURSDAY, 30th instant, from 3 to 5 o'clock p. m., and daily thereafter. All appeals must be made in writing. GEORGE W. BEALL, _m 29-3awtAplt Board of Appeals. NOTICE —~ICENSES,—All licenses due $ _ the Corporation of Georgetown on the lst pril next, must be paid within ten days from that date. otherwise they will be strictly enforced by the metropolites Police. Bee ey now iae: section of the law, approved ic. 3d, Amd he it further ordained, firm that shall neglect to tak ae provided for in this, or sey other ordina: forthe space of ten Cays, shall be fined not le: than one nor more than ten dollars for each day of said neglect, said fine to be collected as other fines are under the laws of this Gar goration WILLIAM LAIRD, Clerk. _March 22, 1865, mar 22-3awtApl) ron HEB GREAT SUCOESS OF THE DAY—“THE WORKMEN OF W. 7 E THEATER TO NIGHT Ne TON.” at Forne TWOOD'S PATENT DRILLING MACHINE, PILE DRIVER, AND HYDRAULIC SAND PUMP. Practical tests having fully demonstrated the superiority of this machine over all others for the purpose of sinking Oil Wells, the unde: Dow prepared to receive orders fer the same. 18 machinery comprises everything ri for the boring of oll wells excepting the 8 ENGINE AND OABT IRON DBIVING PIPE, (but will be furnished, if desired, at a reasonable mricey: and Sispenses with the use of the derrick rope, bull wheel and other cumbrous and expensive fixtures now in use, and is so arranged, being cen- stracted on wheels and portable, that itcan be easily removed for the purpose of sinking wells in different localities. The detritus is removed from the well by our pat- ent hydraulic process, and does eot requira the removal of the drill from the boring. This process not only removes allthe detritus in from 5to 1) minutes. but likewise effectually clears out and opens all the small oil veins that are so often tirely closed up by the pid peccem of sand pumpi With this machine and a practical enginee: well can be sunk from 4°0 to 68) feet within a psriod He fom 15 to 3) days after the soil pipe has been iven. Arrangements are being made for the construe- tion and delivery of these machines at New York, Norwich, Newburg, N. nd Pittsbur, ._ Fi further information, pri terms, SIMEON LELAND, Retropolitan Hotel ork, OR SALE—10 tons TIMOTHY HAY. Pri Peron 10 tons TIMOTHY BAY, Pxloe $35 Corner 9th st. and Cai ap 6-3t* west end Center M: TANOS FOR RENT—Apply to W. 7. ; P No. 252 F street, between LBth ‘a lith streets. Also two large PARLORS| on first floor, suitable for offices. Apply’ as abeve. ap 6-3t* ROM BOSTON —The Regular Packet MERCY sigade ana tone tte wiskereea. eS . snow ischargin, er i. Apply to. HARTLAY & BROTHERS 99 and 101 Water stree' ap 6-3t™ Georgetown, D. Coat Coat: COAL! ‘WOOP! woos! WwooD! I have just received two car, i QOAL. ‘which 1 am selling at a ame oneeror Also, OAK, PINE and HIOKORY WOOD ce ice prices, Coal kept under cover sp jelivered clean. ap6-3t™ Corner H and 12th streets, KICKERING & SON'S C WORLD RENOWNED PIANOS. Since the first of January, I h: Id fifty-si: Sear AR moat ea ce AHR AMERICAN MBLODEONS. ee? 19) bared mes of the parties purchasing. er the num- ir houses, and name ef the street can be a ace tore prominent amongst the num- ir wi tonote: Grand Piano of Chickering & Sons to Dr. Jos. W, airD, ‘Twe Chickering & Son’s fine fall seven Pianos to the Academy of Visitation, cornes of h and G st: Mire B ane, H. between 1ith and ith ‘8 2 rot th sts,.two Pianorsy eres ‘W.B. Shedd. 447 on Sth st, i 304 Pa. a weea oth “ een and 7th. Dr. Hiram Barber, K, between Sth and 9th. 6th and 45. John Wise, corn: this Feceived from, Ohickering & in my asso! and beautifal Pianos from other ci hanged, repaired, Iremoved, by all organists, . M. York ave. i mA. MeGloaty, 377 on 7th et ve 8) bi led to sto ous oly Soverb Pianos, whic see tome i aoe bg Pept pee ae cate rr elebrated makers, for whom I am *1Soal allowances for old Piatos. sehed: shipped. or akon OF storage. cw in stere 10 AMBERIO Otgans and aix eA yg TAS the factory, of 8. D. H. sho bre es the best tonne. ols, a il or seal for entalognes, with names and LI a On Saturday we will receive another of Chicser- ing & Bon’s ’b GRAND Planos, Any musical instrument re; od. ELLIB, 306 Pi ry botween 91m end 10th stan nota cide, NUOND EDITION, 4 OCLOOK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, WAsuInaron, April 7, 1965. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: Buying. Selling U.S. 6’s Coupon 1881.. 1066 107% U.S 5-20 107% U.S. 10-4 2 One Year Ce: 9 New YorK—Fiest Boarp. Coupons, 107%: 5-20°s; 107; 10-40"s, 92; Cer- tificates, 8x; Gol@, 119%. —_—_—-+e-+-___ THB POSITION. The dispatches published in the Official Bul- letin elsewhere show that Lee, in the fighting of yesterday, was intercepted while attempting to strike across the country from Amelia Oourt House to Farmville, station on the Lynch- burg railroad, seyenteen miles above Burks- ville junction, and fifty-six from Lynch- burg. Sheridan, by his rapidity of movement, hay- ing headed Lee off at Burksville Junction, the latter, as a last resort, struck across the angle between the Lynchburg and Danville roads ; in the desperate hope of reaching the Lynch. burg road in advance of his unrelenting pur- suer. But Sheridan was again too rapid for the fleeing enemy, and he was overtaken near Deatonville, in Amelia county, and punished as detailed in the dispatches. With such an enterprising adversary on his track as Sheridan, Lee, even if he reaches Lynchburg, will scarcely carry with hima baker's dozen of his army. FROM THE FRONT. Important Captures of Rebei Officers. The mail boat Thomas Collyer, which ar- rived here this morning from City Point, brought up the rebel Brig. Gen. R. Barringer, commander ofa divisionin Fitz Hugh Lee's cavalry, brother of D M. Barringer, of N. C., formerly a member of Congress; Major J. D. Ferguson, A. A.G@. on Fitz Hugh Lee’s staff, Major R. F. Foote, A. A.G. on the staff of Bushrod Johnson, @nd Lieut. F.O. Ford, A. D ..on Gen. Barringers’ staff, allof whom were captured on Monday about eight miles from Amelia Court House, by a party of Gen. Sheridan’s scouts, who being dressed in Uon- federate uniforms, were enabled to advance close up to the officers and take them by sur- rise. Pur. Foote is a son of Senator Henry S. Foote, and is an intelligent young man, having graduated at the Georgetown Ccliege. Gen. Barringer had but little to say, and would simply reply in as few words possible when a question was asked him. ° OBABLE CAPTURE OF THE a Fe BIET DE ForD, | UA She is Blockaded by Several Gunboats. The following dispatch has been received at the Navy Department: Point Lookout, April 6, 1865.—Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy.—The Harriet De Ford is in Indian Creek, Va., blockaded by several of my gunboats. As soon asthe light draught beats get up she will be recaptured or | destroyed. Respectfully, F. A. Parxer, Com. Comd'g Potomas Fiptilla, The Harriet De Ford, it will be remembered, was captured at Fairhaven, on the Chesa- peake Bay, 30 miles below Annapolis, on Wed- nesday morning by @ party of 27 rebels, under command of Capt. Fitzhugh, who immedi- ately started on a cruise after several govern- ment traneports. NAVAL CAPTURES, Acting Master J. J. Russell, of the U.S. steamer Honeysuckle, reports to the Navy De- partment from on board that vessel, off Cedar Keys, Fla, under date of March 2d, the cap- ture of the English schooner Sort, on the 28th of February, near Crystal River, by an armed boat from the Honeysuckle. The Sort was frgm Havana with an assorted cargo, and has been sent to Key West for adjndication. The Department has aleo received informa- tion of the capture of the British schooner Mary, ef Abaco, Bahamas, on the morning of the 16th of March, in Indian River, Fla Her cargo consisted of shoes, rum, and a large quantity of percussion caps. — REINSTATED. Capt. Hoff, 0. S., a short time since tempo- rarily relieved from the command of the Sol- diers’ Rest at Alexandria, has been reinstated. The Captain served with distinction on the staff of General Franklin durmg the Peninsula campaign, and since his connection with the important post at Alexandria has won frequent expressions of esteem and appreciation from headquarters. The officer who relieved him has been ordered to the front. ALUTE TO BE FIRED AT GEN. G L . HOME BY OAPTURED REBEL. GANNON, 5 In complance with an application made at the War Department vesterday, one of the largest-sized guns will be sent from St, Louis to Galena, Illinois, the home of Lieut. Gen. Grant, to be fired in honor of the fall of Rich- mend. CAPTURE OF AN ENGLISH SCHOONER, The Navy Department has received infor- mation of the capture of the English schooner Connes, John Harrison, master, with a cargo of thirty-two bales of Sea Island cotton, at sea, in lat. 23 deg. 50 min. north, long. 33 deg. 41 min. west, onthe 3ist of Mareh, by the U.S. S.Iuka. The vessel and her crew of twelve persons, was sent to Key West for adjucation, SECRETARY SEWARD’S CONDITION, The Secretary of State did not rest well during the early part of last night, we regret to say, having suffered much from @ pain in his face. He was much more comfortable this morning, and was quite cheerful. WOUNDED AT CITY POINT. Up to Wednesday evening there were about #,000 wounded Officers and men in the hospitals at C.ty Point, including a large number of rebels. 7 Some of our exchanges, and the corres- pending corps pretty generally, are appropri- ating Star news by wholesale, and without one word of credit. Even the Baltimore Amer- ican, usually so courteous in the matter of cred- its, has caught the “ prevailing epidemic,” we fear, and makes up our “‘From the Front” news as Washington dispatches; using our in- teresting budget of Richmond news, also, with- out credit. Help yourselves, gentlemen, to anything ‘on the table, but don’t forget the landlord ! SALEs oF SBVEN-THIRTIES.—The sales of Seven-thirties by Jay Cooke & Co., amounted to $1,972,850, yesterday. THE WEEKLY STAR is on our counter ready for sale, and in wrappers for the mails, con- taining voluminous details of the capture of Richmond and Petersburg; full ‘ticulars of the movements of our armies and the flight of the rebels; account of the grand celebration in Washington; latest news from Saerman and Thomas; affairs at Mobile; European intelli- gence; horticultural and agricultural miscella- ny; several columns of local news, and the lat- est telegraphic dispatches from. all quarters. . THE CELEBRATION IN BALTIMORE.—Balti- oe Teast night celebrated the capture of Rich- mond in the most enthusiastie manner. The streets were filled with people, obstructing the pas of the street cars, bonfires blazed in every direction, and the bells and bands of music, added to the shouts of the excited multi- tude, kept the eity in tumult Mitil a late hour. The illuminations were particularly fine. All the public paildings, bows of the General and City Governments, were lighted up, and hun- dreds of private houses, added to the brilliancy of the occasion. ‘Major Clifton K. Prentiss, commanding jixth Maryland Volunteers, was one of the first officers to enter the rebel works at Petera- burg, but was unfortunately’shot through the chest A short time afterwards our troops icked up a wounded rebel, who said he was utenant Prentiss of the Segond land rebel regiment. He is Ea ag pn Hei chon iad "eee pesto nm out ‘were same tent in the Fiftieth New York Engigeers, and are likely to recover. wT Pension during March granted 4,600 pensians 19 te widows, mothers, Snd minors, and rejected 100. f [ LATE TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ——.- LATER FROM EUROPE, astern te Comm ic Cable onthe ist ef tile te Amer P Stonewall Hemmed In—Ihe Confederate Draits to be Paid. Nzw Yorg, April 7.—The steamship China has arrived from Liverpool. Sir Frederick Bruce, the newly-appointed British Minister to Washington, is a passen- ger. Capt Anderson, of the China, is appointed to the command of the steamship Great East- ern during the laying of the Atlantic cable. The Grest Eastern will sail from Valencia, Ireland, about the Ist of July for that pur- pose, In the House of Lords Earl Russell laid on the table a notification trom the United States Government, presented through Minister Ad- ams, to terminate the Reciprocity treaty, and also the convention regulating 9n armed force on the lakes. He said the treaty will terminate in twelve months from the day the receipt of the notice was acknowledged. He admitted that acts ‘Were committed on the lakes which fully jus- tified the American Government in the steps taken. ‘With regard to the reciprocity treaty he trusted it might be renewed with certain modi- fications, and also that arrangements would be made for a limited armament for police ser- vice on the Lakes. He expressed the hope that the present pacific relations of the two govern- ments might continue, and that nothing would be done in England to interrupt them. He, however, regretted that speeches had been made in the Honse of Commons caleulated to excite an unfavorable feeling in America, and concluded by declaring that England had not acted wrongfully in any way toward America, and reiterated his hope for continual peace. He said that Sir Frederick Bruce would sail on Saturday, and believed the dignity and honor of the country would be safe in his hands. Paris, March 25—The Confederate ram Stonewall quitted Ferrol on the 2ist, and was accompanied to sea by a Spanish frigate. The Federal warships Niagara and Sacra- mento immediately followed. The expectation of a fight has caused im- mense excitement among the Spanish popula- tion, but the Stonewall, apparently finding no chance of escape, returned to port. London letters of the 25th of March, state on good authority that the Confederate protested drafts will be paid to-morrow. LatgE.—The English House of Commons, after debate, emphatically voted in favor of the Quebec fortifications. . LATER FROM NEW ORLEANS. The Last Cargo of Rebel Cotten for the Relief of Prisoners Delivered. New Yor, April 7.—The steamer Empire City from New Orleans and Key West, has ar- tiyed . She brought 170 bales of cotton assigned to Captain Noyes, who will sell it immediately for the benefit of rebel prisoners, it being the balance of that turned over by the rebel Gen. Maury for that purpose. LOOAL NEWS. Bips FOR FURNISHING THE GOVERNMENT WITH PoTaTors.—The bids for furnishing the Subsistence Department with 2,000 busheis of otatoes were opened yesterday by Captain ridges,O. S. V. The following is a list of the bids and bidders : WN. Dennison—2.q0 bushels at $1.16 per bushel; 1,000 at $1.18. Peter Berry—2,000 bushels at 31.14 per bush- 1: 2,000 at $1.15; 1,000 at $1.16. Francis Miller—1,500 bushels at $1.17 per eed 1,000 at $1.19; 1,000 at $1.23; 1,000 at . Jonn Havenner—2,000 bushels at $1.45 per ushel. ‘thomas S, Hitinger—2,000 bushels at $1.23 per bushel. The bid of Peter Berry for 2,000 bushels at $1.14 per bushel was accepted. oe PoLick Rerorts—Third Precinct.—-Eliza- beth Connolly, disorderly; workhouse. Mary E. Riggs, and Harriet Lane, disorderly; $1.44 each. C. Peiro, abusing officer; do. S. Con- ner, larceny; drunk and disorderiy; military. Geo. Smith, do.; $2.44. Elizabeth Miller, street walking; dismissed. Fourth Precinct._H. Hepburn, driving on pavement; $2.60. Charles Klotz, attempt at Tape; bail for court. Thomas Muller, drunk; workhouse. Mary Lifferd, and Ualeb Hawl, drunk and disorderly; 34 each. Fifth Precinct.—S. N. T. Brisen, disorderly, #2.90; Caroline Snyder, do.;1da Smith, do., and drunk; G. W. Glaize, profanity; Wm. Burke, disorderly: M. McMane, do , and assault; $5.90 each; Ellen O'Connor, drunk and disorderly; George Gray, 23.90 each; Ann M. Boyle, as- sault and disorderly, bail tor peace; Henry Silcocks, careless driving; Arthur Mahoney, drunk, dismissed. z = MALicious* MiscHiz¥.—Yesterday after- noon, Walter Ferguson. Otto Browr, Charles Garibaldi, and Morgan Dinigar, of the 20th N.Y. Militia, went mto the restaurant of P. M. Dubant, where some of the party behaved in an outrageous manner, breaking up the dishes and some of the furniture, and threatened. some of those who remonstrated with them. They were arrested by officer McUolgan and taken to the Fourth Ward Station, where Jus- tice Giberson committed the first three to jail for court, to answer the charge of malicious mischief, and dismissed Dinigar, who it was proved endeavored to stop them. SSS CRIMINAL CouRT, Judge Olin.—This morn- ing, the case of William B. Weed, indicted tor the larceny of a coat valued at $100 from O. W. Ballard, was found guilty, with a recom- mendation of mercy. In the case of John McCabe, indicted for the murder of Terrence Finnegan on the 25th of February last, eleven jurors were sworn, while the twelfth was chosen but not sworn. Owing to the glorious news, the court ad- journed to Monday. THE ABSTRACTION OF FRACTIONAL CuR- RENCY.—In the Sta;"s notice of the late arrest for the abstractien of tractional currency from the Treasni Department, it was inadver- tently stated that the girl arrested on the charge had been employed in the hydrostatic press room. see CrrcuiT Court, Chief Justice Cartter.—Yes- terday, in the case of Breen agt. Ulark, Force and others, trustees of the 13th street Baptist Church—action for damages to property caused by the fall of the spire of the church in 156!— under the instructions of the court rendered a verdict for the defendants. ———_ ADMITTED TO THE BAk.—This morning in the Criminal] Court, on motion of the District Attorney, Henry D. Terry, Esq., late Brigadier General United States Volunteers, was admit- ted to practice. ——_—.—_—_ WE TAKE PLEASURE in announcing to our Medical friends that the new edition of the United States Dispensatory is this day pub- lished and for sale by Hudson Taylor, 334 Penn’a avenue. AURA KBENE and her New York Artists i hi d thrilling play, WORKMEN OF WASHINGTON, at FORD'S ‘THEATER TO- NIGHT. It (\) OTICE.—Our connection with the New York gh A cial ie be Aap ret °° MORGAN & RHINEHART, WHITE GENTLEMAN, of good appearance. A ia a service aga BUBSEITUTE for mil: itary service. For further information inquire at B sireet north, between 8th and 9th streets west. 7-2t* L687: LIGHT!! COAL OIL LIGHT!!! It shines 50 Lt ie and the. consumers ef OIL |- will agree with us that itis a.safe and cheap light. Call and see the NEW LAMB. one cent for twelve hours light; the New Flint. Glass Annealed Chim- ney is the best and safest, they will not break with heat. Call and see them and be convinced, and you will agree with others that have used them . J.B. FOLEY aes res areas 316 F Rreei, bet. 10th and 11th. CURA, GLA88 AND GROOKBRY W. @ T have just received a fine assortment of ABB ES, d BEE: ue and artrhine to dont aber or eneral rtment 0: Bors end” shocnils, PLaiwe, end ererrthing usually Kept in & frst-sate Oi Sameant, by call: ing atk Lore TOPs S10 F atreck, bel and lith, 00 (free for all horsea owned in whalizgtons) mal be" trottea for. mile hes}, five to har. ais —- os Thi ah com Sarees ap Ta 'b. MEHRLING & OO., Proprietors. CARD.—A. EB. BA jecensor tal. P. ¥ il open Spring and Summer MILLINERY On dette orci apeit sthe ot 10 o’elock, at 67 North Charles street, Baltimore, ap 6-3t* ATENT IL NATING CANDLESTIOKS. Pana . eeeaey Touislans avenue, op e-att 3 ‘THE Fisnentes AND THE MARKET.—There- ceipts here from the landings are very smai{ thus far, com; with past seasons. The ) tions at the landings have been consider. ably delayed by the serif of obtaining hands to work the long seines. The wharf bere Is literally deserted to-day . Some of the lower landings, near Occoquan, are catching tolerably, but the fish are gener- ally disposed of at the Washington wharves. The prices pet are for shad $25 per 100, and for herring $18a$20 1,000. This late in past seasons shad could obtained for $12 to $13 per 100, and herring $94$10 per 1,000. Tne small seines at points near the District are doing tol- erably in catching perch, taylors, &c. FLouR AND GRAIN MARKRT.—The market is very uneettled for both flour and grain, ang transactions of little importance. Thbejquota. tions continue, nominally, as reported yester. on: No arrivals of produce reported to-day ORT OF GEORGETOWN.—Entered—Schooner Collyer, Taylor, from Philadelphia. Cleared— Schooners Ripple, Johnson, for Bristol; W. Emory, Travers, Baltimore; Flying Fish, Lewis, Accomac; Jno. Jackson, Creighton, Spee tes ae sloops Native, Evans, Smith's Island; N. Nickers, Garew, Occohamick; boat Pilot, Mann, Mattawoman; schooner Three Sisters, Parker, Philadelphia. CanaL.—Arrived— Boats Vallie, 109 1 tons coal, to Hieston & Oo.; Caroline Ardinger, wood, to do.; D. Palmer, Dunderberg, Broad- way, Anna Reinhard, Communipaw and Ann Eliza, 654.7 tons coal, to Camberland Coal and Iron Co. Departed—Ten boats, light. S SHIP BALT HAS ARRIVED ‘S from New York, and is now di charging at foot High street, Geor; t lopsignees will please attend to iving their goods without further noties. This fixe steamer will sail Tuesday, 11th instant, at 12m. . List of Consignecs on Steamshiv Baltimor,, Adler, MJ Loomis, Dr 8 9 Lamb, Fras J Bache) singigr OF . a Bontz & Groshon May, Melzorott. WG Binipger Meador, 0 Buchieg, & Ot Mitchell, WS Barnes & Son Mayfield & Brown Briel, M Ortley, B Busey, WG Philp & Solomon Blanchard & Mohun Pickrell & Oo, B Buckey & Marbury erry, LF Bsrbour, Semmes & Co Rohr, FG Ballantyne. Wm Rosenfield, A lox, John B Radcliffe & Co, AJ Crossman, J H hr, H Corzens, #8 Buppert, C Collman,H E Buet; T Chamberisin, AS Riddle, A J Clendenin. Geo ves, ¥& J Oissell, RST odes. F Dempsey & O'Toole odes. JF. Darby, Ben} dfern,8 Di WR Baul, Jno 5 pie Soe atoai U ant. Co it} Schneider, LH OS Ben. glee Os é 'y Kes, wi Sinien Hreear Ge ickles, ‘ileston, W Tamo 54 i] 7 ‘Treasary atiaing Vanderburg,J V Vanderwerken, @ Hounschild, Wm . Bayer Wordman, W Bu as sie? Welch John jarrover. W Wait. Pe Eine o || Wilms 8 Hol nmsdon’ Webb & Beveridge Lyon, Ellis Zimmerman & Co, Now York asi Wasninaton Btesmsh Agent ork an aashin. Georgetown, D. O., April 7, 1885. BEMOVAL. ip “a ndersigned deg leave to inform the citi- » zens of Washington that they have removed 46 Penn's avenu a pd O strect nae ti ing. 7th street, rand opened fresh and desirable stock of BOOTS AND SHOES for Mens’, Womens’, Boys’, Misses’and Childrens’ wear, and which they effer for sale at the lowest price. i i satisfaction, Give. nea call and we will qescantee fetistech 01 HE MEN OF WASHINGTON,” ti 8 land effective Drama of mode: times epeee iewith ts great cust and brillient mechanical and scenic 4 It RR®2ccriox IN PRICES! In view of the fall in ao the subseriber will dispose of his present ck at greatly reduced prices Le sesvsctullz, ae ah ots of she birst Ward to an inspection of his ass a which comprie variety of new and choice goods, He offers such ling articles ar MOUSSELAINB at 25 cents per yard. CALICOES of all kinds 20 cents per yard, COT TONS 20. 25 and 30 cents per yard Green « b D 5 Daniels’ SPOOL COTTON only 5 cents i han the lowest. allgoon. He will sell LO ae eae. ap 7-lw* corner Pa. avenue snd l9th st. EVERY WORKINGMAN IN WASHINGTON hould see Laura Keen’s Great Domestic Drama. vow performing to crowded houses at FORD'S THEATER. it Y JAS. C. McGUIRE & O0., Auctioneers. On FRIDAY, the Mth instant. at 6 o’closk p. m., immediately after the sale of lots ijn Squary No. 4, 1 sell op the premises, Lot No li,im Square No. 37, situated on 24th street, near M st., front- eerelle Siler oomiatciae ¢ ciiequace ets ee 5 Di 10 aqu 5 . Terms: One-half cash; bal lance in six and twelve months, ap7-d J.C. McGUIRB & CO., Acts. | PSRs Se: 307 Pena, avenue, RCIAL SALE OF FINB GOLD WATCH AnD OHAINS, DIAMONDB, &c., AT AUC- DAY next, at 10 0’clock. we shall sellsevoral very Ane Gold, Watches and Chains, Ladys ane Enamelled Watches, Ghatalains, Chains, &c. Also, fine Diamond Cluster Rings, Pins, &c. Foekuives, tea Pitchers, ees on ee rep L a 1Ohron | Wb, LEWIS & 00.,Aucts BY G@BEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, VERY HANDSOME BUILDING LOT ON SIXTH Carer WEEN SOUTH A: AND B 8TB:. On WEDNESDAY, the i2th instant, re shall sell, in front of the premises, at 6.0’Clock p. | rth. half of Lot No. 13, in Square No 842 havin; of 25 feet 5 inches en 6th street, running ‘back 105 feet lineh. Hl r Terms: One-third cash; balance insiraad twel months, for notes Dearing interest from: day o sale. id deed of trust taken. Ail'cgnveyance including revenue stacrps atcost Dia GRBEN & WILLIAMS, Auctam ENCHES FOR SALB.—Thirty well-made Benches with backs, will be sold a great bar- ain if applied for immediately at Union fall, ott et. ave iOUNTY SURVEYOR-Orders fer the services of he County Surveyor may be left with N: Cal- Ian. Esq, Olerk of tae Lewy Court, or addressed d. D. O. to the subscriber at ial & TORE RNTER. ap 6-lm* County Survervor, |ACRIFICE—A splendid new. seven- GrAT Grand PIANOFORTE, beat: tifally carved and inlaid with mother cf pearl and. enameled, to be soli at im- mense saerifice by & ee. leaving tie city. inher nates GRR, WoLdReRe tieul: rot. . . 0. 353 6th ate, bot. Hand I sts. ap 5-3 [DBBSEMAKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, MI88 SANFORD has connected with her Millinery class Dressmaking, having r fitter, snd guarantieg satisfaction. done in the best manner. —— eS we menace ¥ ILI! SEMA, BR ORE: MIBTABLISHMENT. a No.4 Market Space, aps-6t* 2d door from 9th st., up-stairs, ARRIAGES! *. CARBIAGES ! CARRIAGES lI! : Cc. undersigned has jast received a.fing stock of Light Family Carriages, Buggies and, Rockaways, and bas on. hand an as- sortment of hisown manufacture, whioh he offers to his friends and the public generally as low as they can be bought in this orany other city. A guarantee wives on Sa grin eges-cold, = Bis - i i ly done - Ponaed to, ene OOO aN F. BRIDGRT, m22-eo2w* No. 395 Pa. av., bet, 4% and 6th sta. § E80) BHATT Sousrnme ew ee | fierirable for ta? MEERA hee sh ie mel | tere aerining its proper shape and giv! f comfort to the, Josirablestylosof GENTS’ DRESS ed. BATS for oe Bit Brine, Hatter, 5 avenue, fo decors oo m30-1w are ‘ sth street, PpsseLczBION OF COPARTNERSHIP. ership heretofore existing unter the gemct apne taiatege ts dor dotrea, Deanbaa having claims against the firm veil pre- tentited to the Arun ane tequested, to settle, chet @ fir deconnts without delay. Mither of the u reee| CT Hauthorized to SOSRLED W, BOTRLED, Jn OHN Q. WILLSON. Washington, 31,1855, The business will be continued by the subseriber A ‘to it the oe stene. iros ‘fant Seine sentens re- dues bi is east 0, W. BOTRLAR, J. chasers. OTIOW OF DISSOLUTION.—The business sf it and firm ef Boiges & Oressoy ta ‘hereby ciasolved By mutual consent. x HOH. Barges, GE J. ‘ phi fore exist. / vold Frame ia authorised Tetras. Y. 3 Washington, March 1, 1365. ap5-3i* iy a oe ee + at ive brisk = parton. f you tosleeg Wall, m3t-6m sa