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spectably loyal or suffer the consequences. pon each Tue Exrorrioxs or Svriers.—The frauds of sutlers are only second to those of government contractors because they are committed ona smaller scale; but they are none the less to be ‘deprecated on that account. That these men are responsible for a large amount of human misery is evident enough to any person who is ‘cognizant of their practices. By a system of zhecks they offer inducements to soldiers to purchase from them in advance of their pay, till very often the whole of their three months money is anticipated. In exchange for their hard earnings the troops receive a quantity of trashy articles and unsound provisions at exor- bitant prices. Thus, for instance, butter is sold to them at thirty cents per pound, cheese at twenty-five cents, dried apples at twenty cents, and tobacco at one dollar, while common note paper is priced at two cents a sheet, and apples at five cents each. The prices of ar- dent spirits are, of course, much more extortionate; and, notwithstanding the order against their introduction into the camps, there is ample reason for believing that theyvare still largely smuggled over the lines by the sutlers. To the unscrupulous conduct of this class is attributable much of the distress which pre- vails in the homes of our soldiers; for the money that ought to have gone to the support of their families has been diverted into the pockets of a horde of harpies. All this sug- ‘gests the propriety of the War Department taking the subject into its consideration, and moderating this evil by the enforcement of stringent regulations. Morg Evmences or tne Cavine In oF THE Reveniion.—When we speak of the symptoms of giving way in the Southern States, we do not wish to be understood as including the princi- pal leaders whose necks are in danger, nor a large portion of the rebel army, particularly its: officers. But there are evident signs of caving in among the deluded people. We re- cently referred to the reception our gunboats met up the Tennessee river, as high as Flo- rence. The sentiments expressed by the peo- pleat Clarksville-and Nashville, on the Cum- berland, and the fact that from the latter city a steamboat was sent down to Clarksville to tow up & Union gunboat for its protection against the rebels, speak volumes. The revolt among the'-workmen at Richmond, an account of which we published yesterday, and the state- ment of Commodore Goldsborough, published in -our telegraphic news from Washington, that at Edenton he was Yisited by the au- thoritios and others, many of whom professed sentiments of loyalty to the old Union, are among the most cheering indications of returning rea- son at the South. In connection with these signs of the times we may refer to the fact that o short time ago a fag of truce came to Washington, the object of which has never transpired. An- other flag of truce was sent from Columbus to- the, Union gunboats which lay opposite a few days ago. The object of that mission has not been authoritatively published; but it is be- lieved that both flags of truce bad something t0 do with a proposition for an armistice, and @ convention of the people of all the States, North and South, to settle our national trou- bles. A straw on the surface of the water in- dicates the direction of the current, and a feather thrown up shows the way the wind blows; and the facts to which we have referred may be regarded as important, because indicat- ing the returning flow of the Union tide at the South, which will soon set: in with irresistible force. Tae SrreNcra anp GreATNess oF THE Re- PUBLIC.—We have always been in the habit of thinking ourselves a great people; indeed, the smartest nation in all creation. But we little knew till this-war broke out of our own great admportance in the eyes of other nations. They thave shown that they regard the United States as the most important Power in the world, not vonly as preserving the balance of power on ‘this continent, but in Europe. Hence the de- ‘sire of the English aristocracy and government to see this counterpoise to British supremacy ‘swept away by a permanent disruption of the republic; and hence, too, the desire which Rus- sia has shown to sustain it; for the disintegra- tion of the United States would leave England without her great maritime rival, The gratifi- cation with which the rendition of Mason and ‘Slidell, in accordance with the public law of attions, as determined by the great jurists of the day, was received by all nations, showed the deep interest they felt in the preservation of our national existence, and how much they hailed the removal of a cause which threatened ‘to involve us ina foreign war at a time when we were concentrating all our resources for the suppression of the rebellion. In the same man- ner the news of the recent Union victories will cause profound satisfaction and rejoicing even among absolutists abroad; for they all hate while they dread England. That we are en- abled to carry on @ great war entirely on our own resources, and yet preserve unimpaired our general commercial, agricultural and ma- nufactaring prosperity, is one of the most re- markable events in history. We have much reason to congratulate ourselves, and there is no better evidence of our national strength than is afforded by the ordeal through which ‘we are at present passing, only to emerge with nntarnished glory before the world. Verily we are a great people. Tax Exotisn Govern wext Beorxsine to Us- perstanp American Ricuts.—By referenge to our telegraphic news from Europe it will be seon that in reply to a speechtof Lord Caernar- von in Parliament, making a great noise about the arrest of two Englishmen by the order of Mr. Seward, who discharged them on finding that they were not guilty of the practices’ of which they were suspected, Earl Russell states that the American government has a perfect right to arrest British subjects, ina time of civil war, if it has reason to suspect that they have been furthering the designs of the eremy. The English government is in the habit of doing the same thing itself, In 1848 it arrested and im- prisoned in Ireland two American citizens, named Pergen and Ryan, whom it suspected of being about to participate in the revolutionary movement set on foot in that island in that year. There was no proof whatever against the men, and they were discharged on the con- dition of leaving the country, but were never compensated for their imprisonment, Yet the English press in the interest of the rebel Com- missioners has violently denounced our gov- ernment for exercising the same right as the fantry, have been placed on the retired list by order of Stepping Stones, has resigned, in consequence of ill at tho Navy Department to-day:— Portland, Me.; W.R. Parsons, of Rockport, Mass-; Rus sell Snow, of Mattapoisett, Mass.; James Crawford, of Charlestown, Mass.; Wm. J. Kirby, of Boston, Mass.; Elijah Crockett, of Rockland, Me.; Daniel G. Taylor, of Philadelphia; Henry A. Phelan, of Springfield, Mags., and W. A. Maine, of New York, Acting Masters. orderet to report to Flag Officer Foote. & reduetion in the pay of naval officers will pazs. regiment, forwarded to-day, per Adams’ Fxpress, to the Massachusetts State government, a splendid flag taken from a Georgia regiment at Roanoke Island. It is made of heavy pongee silk, with the three longitudinal stripes, red, white and red, and a blue field in tho upper corner,, bearing on one side iti gilt the motto, “Liberty or death,” surrounded by eleven stars, and upon the opposite side the initials “3. G.’* enclosed in a wreath of oak leaves The flag is looped to tho staff with red ribbons. tary Committeo to-day, a8 amended retains the main features for the ostablishment of a national foundry, pro- vides for the selection of asite on tho tide water of the Hadson river or New York harbor, and appropriates $1,000,000 for tho erection of buildings and other ex- penses incurred under the act. the Aqueduct Bridgo were soveroly injured yesterday by the accidenta! explosion of a shell. Cause, carlessness | In the neighborhood of the upper flotilla it capsized the schooner Scout, and sunk a launch, containing a quantity of fixedammunition. The howitzers were removed.only a short time previous to the gale. Department for permits to trade between the secodod and loyal States on tho coasts of the Atlantic and on the Mis sissippi, under the provisiohs of the law regulating inter - course with the seceded States. have accordingly beon granted. NEW YOKK HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 43, 1862. The abolition journals must henceforth be re- | British government, under circumstances of far greater necessity. Earl Russell, however, seems to begin to understand our rights, and that we dare to maintain them in the face of any amount of bluster and menace on the part of the English press. This is only one of many indications which show in what direction the eurrent of British opinion now runs. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. WAR GAZETTE. OFFICIAL, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2, IN RELATION TO THE STATE PRISONERS. War Deragteryr, ‘Wasuunctox Cry, Feb. 27, 1862. } It is ordered— First—That a special commission of two persons—ono of military rank and tho other in civil life—be appointed to examine the cases of tho State prisoners remaining in the military custody of the United States, and to determine whether, in view ofthe public safety and the existing reUellion, they should be discharged or remain in milita- Ty custody, or be remitted to the civil tribunals for trial. Second—That Major General John A. Dix, commanding in Baltimore, and the Hon. Edwards Pierrepont, of New York, be and they are hereby appointed commissioners for the purposes above mentioned, and they are autho- rized to examine, hoar and determine the cases afore- ‘said, ex parte and ina summary manner, at such times and places as in their discretion they may appoint, and make full report to the War Department. By order of the PRESIDENT. Evwix M. Srantom, Secretary of War. GENERAL NEWS. ‘Wasninaton, Fob. 27, 1862. AFFAIRS ALONG THE LINES. No news of importance has been received here to-day. Sensation stories of every description have been circu- lated, but on investigation they invariably provod to be without foundation. Nothing has occurred to disturb the most profound quiet. NO EXECUTIVE SESSION. No Executive session was held by tho Senate. THE HOUSE MILITARY COMMITTEE. ‘There was no quorum by the Military Committee of the House to-day. GOVERNMENTS FOR THE RECOVERED STATES. A bill has been prepared by tho Committee on Torrito- ries, and will be reported by their Chairman, Mr. Ash- ley, of Ohio, probably to-day, providing for temporary civil governments, under the protection of our military and naval forces, inthe States now in rebellion. The geographical boundaries of these Torritories are to be fixed by the President, and they sball remain under @ territorial government until such time as the loyal people residing therein shall form new State governments, republican in form, as prescribed by the constitution of the United States, and apply for admis- sion, when they may be admitted, with the express sti- pulation that they shall remain forever a part of the American Union. SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF SENATOR STARKE, OF OREGON. ‘The conservative spirit of the Senate prevailed to-day, in the settlement of Mr. Starke’s right to be sworn in as aSenator from Oregon. Several of the Senators, who are oppesed to the political views of Mr. Starke, and who believe that he may have uttered disloyal senti- ments, voted for his admission, on the ground that the States have the right toa repreentation in the Senate, and that when one comes accredited in due form it is his right to be sworn in, while the Senate may afterwards oxrrel him, if he can be proved unworthy to hold his seat. ‘The resolution to admit Mr. Starke is framed with a view to further inquiry into the charges against him, and an- other contest will probably take place wpon a resolution to expel him. THE ARMY. Colonel Beale, Eighteonth cavalry; Major Chandler, Fifth infantry, and Major Underwood, Eighteenth in- the War Department. ‘THE NAVY. Acting Master’s Mate Quimby, late in command of the health. Acting Master Van Deventer has been appointed in his placo. ‘The following appointments and orders have been made K. F. Buxton, of Warren, Me.; Alex. 8. Wiggiz, of Gunners N. B. Willetts and John C. Ritter have been REDUCTION OF PAY OF NAVAL OFFICERS. It is considered doubtful whether the bill providing for A CAPTURED REBEL FLAG. Colonel Kurtz, of the Twenty-third Massachusetts THE NATIONAL FOUNDRY. Senator Wilson’s bill, reported by him from tho Mili- SOLDIERS ACCIDENTALLY INJURED. Several privates of the Third New York rogiment at EFFECTS OF THE RECKNT GALE ON THE POTOMAC. The gale of Monday did much damage on the Potomac. REOPENING OF THE SOUTHERN COASTWISE TRADE. Applications have lately been made to. the Treasury A nomber of permits CIRCULAR TO GOVERNMENT LAND AGENTS. ‘The following circular to land agents of tho govern- ment in tho several Territories of the United States has been issued from the General Land Odico:— Si—With a viow to furnish information, in an oasily accessible form at tho seat of government, respectii the character and value of the public domain its di voraified products, this office iuvites your co-operation im obtaining and transmitting spocimens through such fa. cilities as may be presented from time to time, when gentlemen are resorting to the capital, as we have no ap- propriation applicabie to the matter, and consequently can incar no expense. It is desired that specimens be transmitted of—1. The cious metals and ores; 2. The useful metuls of copper, Rad, iron, tin; 3. Coal, in ite varieties; 4. Salt; 6. Soils; and 6. Of interesting fossils, petrified organic remains— each to be accompanied by a descriptive memoir, and so connected by numbers as to identify the specumen with ima theatic, woll propared sketches aro desirable of the topography of the country, growth of timber and ad- vane@and character of improvements. ‘You will please acknowlodge the advise me to what extent you may be desire of this office Wed promises. Very respect en ee EDMUNDS, Commissioner. A MILITARY MAP OF TEXAS. Tn the Census Bureau a very excollont map of Texas has been prepared by Mr. Weaver, wndor direction of the Superintendent. It is one of a series which has been got up for General McClellan for military purposes. ‘Tha population of counties, with their productions, &e., ar@ s,ecially noted, THE MISSION TO RUSSIA. Mr. Cameron, our new Miaister to Russia, received his final instructions at the Stato Department this, moi ving. Mr. Edward II, House has been appointed gouretary of tho Legation THB NOMINATION OF GENERAL Syorr AS MINISTER 70 MEXICO, It is understood that tho nyfnination of Lioutenant General Scott a8 Minister Exuraordinary to Mexico, made by the Prosident recently Yn view of the foreign compl cations in that country, has boon withdrawn. ‘The most intimate frieuds of Genoral Scott say that, while appro- ciating the high honor sought to be conferred, he is roluetant t0 undertake such duties on account only of the present state of his health. ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN DELAWARE AND MARY- LAND. Mr. Wilson, of Massachusetts, will to-morrow intro- duce into the Senate a joint resolution to extend ald to Maryland and Delaware, in order that those States may abolish slavery. THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION, Senate, Wasuinaton, Feb. 27, 1862. ‘THR NATIONAL FOUNDRY. Mr. Witsow, (rep.) of Mass., reported back from the Military Committee the bill providing for a national foundry and furnace, with an amendment striking out the furnace. ‘THE CONFIBCATION BILL. Mr. Davis, (Union) of Ky., offered a bill as a substitute for the Confiscation bill, which was ordered to be printed. THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. On motion of Mr. Wi1sow, (rep.) of Mass., the bill to increase the efficiency of the medical department of the army was taken up. Mr. Susrmay, (rep.) of Ohio, called attention to the vory large increase in the salaries of surgeons in the bill, He said he was willing to increaso the number of sur- geons, but he would not vote to increase their salaries. Mr. Wigoy, of Mass., moved to amend so as to pro- vide for an additional number of surgeons, to be selected from the medical corps, Adopted. Mr. Gruwxs, (rop.) of Iowa, moved to add * or medical corps of volunteers,’ so that they could be selected from tho a a at . Messrs. Nrsurrn, (opp.) of Oregon, ‘opp.) of Minn. and Brownixa, co ‘of Tll., opposed. sovipiecet Ate as calculated to disorganize the medical corps of the army, and as allowing any one to bo selected, even mere poli ticians and medical quacks. Mr. Howarp, (rep. of Mich., is making a long speech Mr. Starke, against THE CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL. < Mr. PRarce, (0) of Md., from the Committee of Con- ference on the ih fe oh gener bill, reported tho amendments to the bill, which wore agreed to. THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT BILL RESUMED. Tho Senate thon resumed the consideration of the bill to increase the efficienoy of the medical department of the army, the question being on Mr. Grimos’ amend- ment, that the Surgeon General, Medical Inspectors, &c., be solected from volunteers as well as the regular Civ army. Mr. Nassira, Copp. of Oregon, said the committee had considered the bill carefully, They had all soris of theories and persons with plans be‘ore them. Ono spi- ritualist came before them and wanted the government to employ a corps of spiritual rappers to draw the wagons out of the mud, and also to be employed as clairvoyanta. After further discussion, Mr. Grimes’ amendment was adopted. i ees rm Cis GF seston ataaxs. af ir. Howarp, (rep. ch. , spoke against ths admis- sion of Mr, Starke. on the ground’ of selt-defence of the Sonate. Could not the Senate keop out & notorious traitor, who, we had .reason to believe, only came here aga spy, and to aid in the over- throw of the government? Certainly the Senate could Keep out such @ man. How does the Senate Possess pow- er to punish for contempt? Not from express power of the constitution, but from the right of self-preservation. The Supremo Court had decided that the House of Repre- sentatives bad a right to punish strangers for contempt. Ifwe could oxpel a private intruder or a spy, could any credentials in his pocket prevent his exclusion, if ho, came with the same purpose in his heart. He contende? tbat Mr. Starke, at the time the disloyal declaratiot were said tohave boon made, must have known wha‘ ‘was going on in the country. He referred to the affida- be of peccorane Peay tone ~~ said ber neleres 1@ peo were out sending here such @ person as ie ari Af these affidavits wore true, if ‘the claimant entertains such views, he was not a fit man for Senator, but he is in heart atraitor. While ho saw giving up sons, and people allover the country giving their lives for the defence of tho country, so long as he was s Sonator he would never consent that a traitor take @ seat hero, so help him God. Mr. Davis, (Union) of Ky., moved te amend Mr. Sum- ner’s mnt 80 as to read:—’*That as tho evidence ig not sufficient to preclude the said Benjamin Starke from taking the oath prescribed by the constitution, therefore he be permitted to take the oath and seat. Mr. nepapalagr ny “9 poop hyena know whether im voting for Mr. Sumfer’s amendment it weuld take two-thirds to pass it; whether,after a person was ap- pointed Senator and accepts, he is not a member of the Senate,and Before taking the oath, and therefore it would take a vote of two-thirds to prevent-bim from ex- ercising the rights of » Senator. Mr. Susnxmay, (Yep,) of Ohio, said that Baron Roths- child was member of Parliament eleven years without taking the oath, and tho House of Representatives this a expelled two members who never took the oath at Mr. Browsiuva thought that Mr. Staske was a Senator already, and tnat the Senate might even expel before a man took the oath; but he thought it would boa fairer way to admit a man that wo might hear hig defence, and to get evidence from both si He thought it a precedent of great to give the Senate ir nde gif to disfranchise a State. Mr. Hows, (rep.) of Wis., moved to add'to Mr. Davis’ amendmont these words:—‘‘Until such time as satisfac- tory evidence can be ed of the truthwor falsity of such charges.”” to. Mr. Harn, (rep.) of N. Y.,said it was the wish of Mr. Starke that he be sworn, and then the papers be recommitted tothe Judiciary Committes, to inquire into the truth Soe tranae NJ. aa Poe Mr. Tan Erck, (rep. . J., was oppose’ to any fur- ther discussion. ¢ Mr. Davis withdrew his amendment, leaving the ques- tion on Mr. Sumner’s amendment, which was disagreed to—yoas 16, nays 26. Messra. AntHomy, Con.amem, Jonysow. and Fraskxpex explained their votes—that they did not intend to express any opiuion on the question of expulsion when it should ‘come up afterwards. The question was then on the- resolution of the com- mittee. Mr. Doourmr, (rep.) of Wis.,,moved to add that it would not prejudice any subsequent proceedings. Adopted: Mr. frewnvrt, (rep.) of Ill., said if the resolution was adopted he thought it would end thecase. %t was simply saying that the Senate did not look at the character of a man if he came here all covered with infamy, and not look at the charge of treason, though.eworn to by fifty witnesses, ‘The vote wes then taken on the resolution of the com- mittee, that ho (Mr. Starke) was entitled to take the oath, as follows:— YxAs—Mesars, Anthony, Browning, Gaslile, Collamer, Gowan, Davis, Fessenden, Foster, Hartis, Henderson} Howe, ‘Johusoti, Keunedy,’Latham, McDougall, Nesmith, Pearce, Powell, Rice, Suulsbury, Sherman, Simmons, Ten Eyck, Thompson, Willey, Wilson of Mo,—26. ‘Nays.—Messrs, Chandler, Clark, Dixow,, Doolittle, Foote, Grimes, Hate, Harlan, Howard, King, Lane of Ind., Morrill, Pomeroy, St ‘Trumbull,’ Wade, Wilkinson,’ Wilmot, ‘Wilson of M Mr. Star! mm came forward and took tho oath. UNION COTTON SUPILY COMPANY. Mr. Grisms, (rep.) of Iowa, presented tho memorial of Charies Fletcher, asking for a charter for a Union Cotton Supply ee Power to leaseor purchase lands in any part of the United States, and. contract with free laborers, kc. Referred, ‘TIM MEDICAL DEPARTMENT AIRZ PASSED. Mr. HAux, (rep.) of N. H., moved. stial further to amend, 80.43 to. allow selections of Surgeon General, Ingpectors, &c.,from the country at large. vd. ‘Mr..SueMan, (rep.) of Ohio, moved to amend, so as to reduge the salary of the Surggon, General from that. of Brigadier General to that of Colonekof cavalry. Agreed. Algo an umendment to reduce-the salaries of the Assis- tant Surgeon General and Medical taspectors, which was agreed ta. Mr. Grimes offered an amensment that the provisions Of this act be in existence so long as tho rebellion lasts, and.no longer, Agreed to. ‘The dill then passed. TUR CONFISCATION BILL, ‘Was taken up and the Senate adjourned. House of Bapresentatives. Wasuixaton, Feb. 27, 1862. APPROPRIATIONS. HOR CIVIL, EXPENSEO, ‘The House concurreduin, tine report of the Gommittes of Conference on the disagrocing amendmen'g to the bilt making appropriations fomsundry civil ex; enses. CLERKS FOR THE. NEW) YORK TREASURRAIS OFFICE. Mr. Stevens, (rey.)) @f Pa., from the Ways and Moans.| Committee, reported a. pill providing forthe appointraent of additional clenigs.ingthe Assistant Traasurer’s oflicg at, New York. Refarrati. PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF PATRIATIC DoCUMUNTS. Mr. wrmeer, Ginasa) of Pa., introduced a joint, rasoln- tion that the ‘proclamation of Andgew Jacksow, an tha subject of nallification, together with the Farewell Ad. dress of Washing! ve printed for distribution, Mr. Srevanstni, tho additiom of the Doslaration of Indopendevce. ‘eel to. Tho resolutipiawas roferred ta the Commitiea on, Ruin! ing. s THE OASE OF Mw. UPTON. ‘The congidotasion of the Upton contestad clpctign caso was “hag Messrq. 7 10 and HaRrRwon spoko in,fayor of and Mr. Loomis agwnst’ Mr, Upton. Mr. DAW 88 F oncluded the debate on she lattor side. ‘The House declared, 7% against 60, Mr. Upaon not on- titled toa s¢ at. THR CARE OF MR. Mp. Daw es, from the Committea, on Elections, made a Rapont, 20 companied LE weg thas John Kiiee is not, but/hat Jun P. Vortoo is,entitied to the soa from tho Phi d Congressingal tistriet of Pounsylvania, lta @F nsideration. bed postponed. Tite WesTKRN WAR CLAIMS. y motion of Wasiuurye, from the government Cou¥ract Comm itieg , a resolution was adopted calling on tho Secretary of Pyar to communicate to the House the at and corges/ondence of the commission sitting at .. Louis for exo’ nination of tho claims growing out of ‘allairs in the We storn Military Department, Adjourned, Arrivals and Departures, DEPARTURES. | Liverrors1—Steamship Jura, tro ton, of yn Snasack, of New Yo Kb Boyuitt, B Payton, Indy anid infant, d J Metealt, A Fore’ UJ Tree, L Taylor ind Jolin Manning, of ‘orutvo; © L Levey. JF Schoiieid, H T Jackson, Mr Baker, evans, Mr Turner, lady and ghikdren, of Brockvtil yakng Milas Dolor igh Mars, of Watt wire, child, of il d B Matheson, of Dednysvil fries the latter was Hon. M. H. ave Wood. General MeDowell was presout, with bis staff, and during Colonel Fowler presented three times three for the Colonel, which were Colonel Wood then stepped Again and again.did be assure them occupy in the minds of the rebel army as fighting mem, conjuring them to strive for tho mainteuance of their lav. rels thug won. Ogeasionally Colonel Weod found himeelf thaking the han‘ef one whom he hi and briefly but warmly did the interc ing pass between them, bringing up some incident rala- tive to their Scushern experience. when an opportunity offered, exclaimed we tried hard.taget you off the flel¢” “1 know you.did, my brave fella, you did tho best you could,” replica the Col wi lary wi casion. lasting memorzoes in itself an oveasion long to be: ofthe Thirtieth New York tho Twentieth Now af the Tveanty‘fourth New, York Volunteans, and Co! After, mili Scenes and Incidents. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HRRALD. {amr Mattox, Urtox Hux, Va., Feb. 25, 1362. ‘This day has proved an eventful one in the histery of ‘bis regiment in connection with the war. Following in the train of events at once so stirring and important, incident-to the recent success of our arms at the West and on the coast, came newe of a character which mado tho hearts of many swell with anticipatious thoy could not foster without a sense as of one frosh from dreamland; anticipations bearing with them the momory of loved ones who, in the conflict for liberty and Union, had escaped tho fire of battlo to endure at the hands of a strangely misguided people, impassioned with frenzy, hardships which no pen can convey to the mind in truthful measure. To the wife or kindred of such only can the terrors and trials of rebel captivity, such as ex- perienced by Colonel Wood, bo fully realized. The hours, long and tedious as they must have been while he, with others, was confined in a contracted cell, damp and cheerloss, have becn equally painful and severe to the hearts of cherished ones at home. ‘The cloud has suddenly broken, and the storm which, dark and threatening, has long muttered in the horizo of our national destiny, has given place to bright rays which portend speedy sunshine and peaceful calm. To Him who ruleth our destiny be all honor and praise. Late last evening it was ascertained that the gallant Colonel of the Fourteenth—whose speedy release from captivity had been foreshadowed by recent arrivals from Richmond—was actually en route for Washington, where it was said he would arrive at a late hour. The announce- ment spread like magic through the regiment; and an- ticipations of so soon greeting its leader once moro im- parted a buoyancy to tho spirits of allthe men. Adju, tant Head and Quartermaster Crawford wore at once despatched to meet Colonel Wood at Washington, there to confer with him relative to his visit to the regiment. It was at first suggested that the regiment, asa body, proceed to Washington to escort the Colonel to the camp; but to this the latter would not consent, owing to the muddy condition of the roads. a i mae said my pps to undergo the march a a degree ppointment was expressod when the Colonel's declensioa of such. lonor was, an- nounced. His arrival at camp was appointed at about two o'clock, and every nerve was strained within that time to afforda welcome due to the ofticer held doubly dear in the hearts of his command. An escort, consist- ing of tho following officers from the Fourtedpth regi- ment, awaited upon the Colonel, at Willard’s, at an early hour to-day :—Lioutenant Colonel Fowler, Adjutant Head, Quartermaster Crawford, Assistant Surgeon Dewey, Captain Hacnickell, of Company F; Captain Myers, of Company C; Captain Gill, of Company I; Captain Elcock, of Company E. At Willard’s Colonel Wood was surrounded by a mul- titude of army officers and civilians. Prominent Odell, whose exertions untiring in effecting the release of Colonel bis sojourn at Willard’s Colonel Wood was the centre of intorest and attraction. General McDowell presented Colonel Wood upon the occasion of his visit to this camp with a full cavalry FS agp penton honor,” placing algo at his dis- His is Own. a, passage through tho city, enroule for the camp, was greeted by crowds of eager spectators, who, upon learn- ing bis.name,cheered him heartily ag he passed. En- tering Virginia by the Georgetown bridge, he was saluted with the proper military forms while passing the various camps on the route, Upon the approach of the cavalcade at Upton’s Hill, the scene was truly interesting. The road and hills ad- Jacent were lined with members of the several regiments belonging to General. Auger’s brigade; and. upon its nearer approach to the camp a@ rush of the mass was made to view the ceremonies of weloome. + As the procession appeared entering.the camp, the Fourteenth regi uck-up @ lively “double ry jiment: band steuck- quick” march, and: ina brief period the regiment was alighted (vom the con rdially greeted b conveyance, was co! reel Lidhtenant Colonel Fowler and Chay dip. 4 ‘color line.” Colonel Wocd soon plain Inskip, and stood again before his regiment face to faee. The moment was one of intense interest, and will never’ be forgotten by those who witnessed the scene. As-yet not a word had spoken excopt between the Colonol and his been Lieutenant, and a pause prevailed’ as if'to becalm the emotions of a thousand beat: wore the tears which stole from the overflowing not confined to their cheeks alone, but many a soldier’s ip one moist during that ‘eventful moment. hearts. A few. ladics present, occupying @ position near the Colonel, and heart wore General Auger and staff, also the leading off}- cers of the several regiments in the brigade, Were pre- sent, and were mute witnesses of the impressive scene. The Bree appeared in the peculiar.chasseur dress for which it has become famous—the red pants, dark blue Jacket, with two rows of bell buttens, ana red broast Pioce, having also a row of bell buttons, and red cap. After the regiment had formed at parade rest, Lieut. Colonel Wood, and called for good ‘Fourteenth--regiment choors’’ ivon with a hearty will. rard and addressed the men briefly; but despite his effort hefailed tocheck the flow of emotion which it was apparent overcam: under the circumatances. might be able to agsure them of the true happiness ho felt at again meeti finement at the South. nothing enviable iu his position, and:.if h> or his men ever again visited Richmond he hoped it would be under more tavorable circumstances. He said that two-of the happiest moments.of his life were when he was takon from Henrico county jail, as it was-understood, to. be hung, for then he would have gladly diod for the cause of our country, and the next was the present moment. He assured the bo: A roputation which they might well atrive to maintain; “for,” eaid he, my.” Confederate “red logs,”” any other on the field at Bull run. The cluded by saying that ho wanted the hands with each of the men individ: was then dissmissed, and the companies formed in:double. file fronting their quarters, to receive a closer welcome. of their Colonel. the ladies and a few guosts, then Colonel Fowler and staff, to visit the men. ing with company H, occupying the position of right. of Aine in regimental order. greoted by bursts.of hearty cheérs by euch company. With a cordial. grasp of the heartily: with that degr: home to the hearts of the older members, -nearly cach one of whom he called by name, while the newer mem- bers wore at once assured of the truly generous character of their leader. 0 him He expresged a wish that. ho them after his long and tedious eon- He assured them that there was that they had established at Manassas are the dread of tue one- had been:assured by, tho. that his; regiment, , the more — dosperatel: than lonel then con- ivi of shaking iy, The, regimoct «you Everywhere he officers fought latter, after a cordial groeting with poded, escorted by Commene! ‘As the Colonel appeared, he was id he saluted each soldier ee of good feeling which came For each be had a kind word and ingpiring thought. the high rank thoy met in captivit of hearty foals ‘One noblo fellow, s—=*Ah! Colonel, Some tima:vwes spent in thus payiag a personal visit to the men, during which the utmos;good fooling pro sailed, and ae rent the air at, Greqacnt intervala ‘A collati arenes the distingniated risier, which taken of after the greetings were concluded. . eohrpel tent of the rogimertwwas tastefully Cacorated th fisgs,oxergreen and dev'cgs appropriate to the oc- ‘Among others. was juscribed on th» tent, as of tho occnajon, the Pollowing:—Wel- Colonel A. M. Wood, tbe Soldier ande patriot.” @our comrades ly ayms.’? The, feast was remempered. Among tho dents preseimt were Colonel Havelock} of Gsaeral McClel- ‘astafl; Brigadior Genoral Auger and staff, Captain nderson, of Genoral Waargorth’s staff; Colonel Frisboo,, ‘ Pratt, of Sulliv a3, iu 3 teers; C: York Stabe Militia; Colonel @f the Twenty - Now York, Volunteers. sponding an hour of tape, iaieeview with his avy Friende and othars, the Colonel was escorted vack.@o Washington, from which placa be would preesed aly ‘wm his return to Byooklyn, wheze his welcome will de. in by thoussyds among whgm his name das be- ‘comm famous. Reesentation af a Sword to Commodore Stringhow. Commodore Str'ggham, the hozo of Hatterag Inlet, was, the recipient laey aight of a splendid sword, the gift of a eommittes of hig fellow citizeng.of Brooklys, who desined. to mark in thig appropriate raganer theiy esteem forthe man, and thaje approciation.af£ the courageous naxal of- ficer. Shortiy after cight ojelock tho eommittoo, whose names apygar below, assmtablod at, tho Mansien Houge, and havigg indulged in. an agreeable convewations for about kpif an hour, xg proceeded, accor led by: soyera, membors of tho Comman Council, Rev. Dra. Storrs, Littlejohn, Ee)is, and otheg-prominent citizens, to, the} of Commodore Stringham, whe received them withthe blunt, hoagty manner of an ott sailor. The in- toyeating family ef the Coramodore, and a few other , Were present during the proceedings, which wero ohnsted in a simple, unostentat: manner. ‘Tho follow\ag naval 6@icers were presont:—Com-. modore Staver, Captain Ringgold, Commander Almy, Commander 8. P. Lee, Lioutenant Braine, and Surgeons Chasg and Williams. ‘Tad presentation took place shortly after nino o'clock, vehen Mr. Silliman oponed the proceedings by reforring Driofly to the carver of Commodore Stringham, and pay- ing him a fow well turned compliments. lon. James Humriusy,ex-member of Congress, thea stepped forward and said that he thought ho would pers form the duty devolved upon him—that of presenting the sword—in the simplest and most satisiactory manner, by reading the letter of nip ea which the commit- tee had drawn up. He thon read as follows:— Brooxurs, Feb. 27, 1862, 8in—Your fellow citizens of Brooklyn, desirous of expreat ing their personal regard nud thelr estimate of servic taking a just pride in a public earour nthe city in whieh you have so long coplance of the sword which is here conepl net I ey against the unity and fife of the he memories of o at urts of the peopl thie greet a tp, amid tly Reception of Colonel A. M. Wood at the Camp of the Fourtcenth—Interesting | residence of the brido’s, parents, by the Rov. A. H. [iigrion which should shed itt brighter lustre on our arms | attend the firteral, without further notice, on Sunda; the ca, Wire of the forte at Hau i d 7 ‘i the bart of the rebellion. to porst the way, amd opem | afternoon, at oud lock, from his late rosidouce, the path to urd even pew proeveting and Greene street. wi shall». “ Peuse uni the dag whieh you Gret pl Enmnser.—On We in on the by Stile coast of Caroling shall Goat over a re- Micpatexe Exmrnart, of @rc} fo unde = — ubiiec, " ge. . at is now. as we ~ e sd aanh leks a don cake {nrough | "The friends and acquaintances of ‘and they are the most forturaie of | (0 attend the fameral, at the sigvelearkechi i es, f cou those qualities of mature \ Yisdum, dawn! aa uaa minished energy which hae Leea thus prominently dis played. Phat you will be equal to a YW ty to which your country may cal! you, none axe betier . weed than there who kan youtbest, ‘and who now offer you "gt tribe a their gra: re 4 behalf of your follow citizens ¢f |, We remal, our faithful thecas ned ieutte eageene ’ FF 2 i 25 ePigzs ipidiersip ntiecr! 1" gee mental purpose. Tho inscription:— ae. reoe, eecnoeee er ee ee: From citizens of Broooklyn to Officer Stine H renate of his worth, aud for his pubic and for the long and distinguithed career earned by his gallant achievement m the capture of tho rebel forts at Hatteras, in 1861 New Yore Acavemy or Musio—Tee Gormenaux Gata Nicur.—The performances this eveming at the Academy will be of the most attractive character. The whole of the Lucia” will be given, with Miss Kellogg (frst time) in tho'principal role. Mr. Gottechalic will play several of his new compositions that havo not as yet bees beard here. For the Gottschalk matines, on Saturday, upwards of elovem hundred seats have already becn secured. New York ATuenaum.—This establishment (lately Wallack’s old theatre) opens to-morrow night, uritler the management of Messrs. Baker & Ryer. An eutirely new adaptation of ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin” is to be produced, with scenery painted expressly for the piece and « variety of novel and original effects. The company is = most excellent one. Official Draw or tray, Eddy & Ca,'s Kentucky and Missceet Stato Lotteries? " ORY, LxtRa Cass 97—Ked, 27, 1968. 12, 55, 30. 63, 35, 20, 6, 25, 29, 26, 47, 21,.75. Sed. ‘enTUCRY, Class 21, 1808. “Gettes ca roe ot usr ratory ta’ sent free of chars xo URRAY, hd his Covington, Ky.r or Bt. boule! Mo Official Drawings of the Kentucky and: Delaware State Lotteries, 19, 98;.65. 27 62, 35, 26, 66, 00. 1a, Iie 23, 25 ies Se. deo Bev. #7, ison.’ “" “* 4, 14, 1) 17, 9, 64, 43, 11,902, 656 31, 74, 8, 48; Gircuiurs sent by addressta, Joun A, MORRIS 3% CO: ‘Witmington, Detaware, or Covington, Kentucky. Prizes Cashed in All Legalized Lotte- ries, Information given, JOSEPH oy Broker, 19 Wall street, up stairs, New York. As this fs the Last D: One- of the ‘ a also to be seen. SnNk-Handkerchtefs—At Wholesale, BAILEY & SOUTHARD, At Jeffers’, No. 573 Broadway, Ladies’ Balmorale, $2 and'82 60; misses’ $175 and $1 90; children’s, $187 and $125. JESPERS, 073 Broadw: 573. Zouave Anklet for the uadies—With Indies’ misses’ and children's Balerorala, Button Gaiters, India Rubbers, &c., at MILLER & CO, Canal street, I Beg Leave to Announce to the Ladies of New York that I shall have the honor to iatroduce on: Saturday, Istof Mareh, iE ANKLET. ‘The most beautiful design for the protection of: the. ving support and strength, besides:makingan eli Sine top of the boot. Every lady should Geaires to be well dressed, for promenade W. Hi SEF ‘gant fini ‘pair, who- 573 Broadway, panies Ladies secon rant 7) mally OUTYER B. GOLDSMITL. id- Al rior Quality. Fer sale at HARMON & CO.'S, Nae Gberiartiecee re A Pure Tobacco.—Yellow Bank.Tobac- ¢0.—Goodwin's Pare Yellow Bank Tobacco, free from:all im Parities, for sale by all tobacco and segur dealers, anud a. wholesale by E. GOODWIN & BROTHER, 209 Water street; Hill's Hair Dyc, 50 Cents, Black or brown—Infallible.onguent for the hair. Depot No, street, and by all druggists, and Wigs.—The best. in. the world, wholesale and retail, and the dye privately applied at No.6 Astor Hi Batcheler’s Halr Dyc.—The Best in the World. Harmless, reliable and instantaneous, Sold and ap- Pligd at BATCHELOR'S Wig factory, 16 Bond street Fay’s Spanish Hair Glos—A Chemical compound-similar to the matural oil of the hair, Sold by all the druggists. . rd’s Bloom of Youth, or Liquid Peart, for preserving and beautifying the compiexianand skin. 43% Broadway, Glorious Triamph.—Mrs. 8. A. Allen is daily rpseiving testimonials as to the wonderful virtues of her World's fo eqnals, an: 198 Graenwich Millions of Childre ved from rn early grave by using Mrs. WINSLOW'S Soothing Syrup. Tt gives immediate zest from pain, corrects neility of the Stomach, regulates the bowels snd invigorates the sysetry air Remorse and Bair Dressing, | They havo es with every bottle. Depo Molloway?’s Ointment and, Pills.«To came the worst of colds, take the Pills and cub the Olsdment fata the chest ng! id moran) Married. tven.—On Wednesday , Fobruary at a lead, Tuomas J. Atkins to Exata Ontver, youngest daughter of John Oliver, Esq., all af Brooklyn_ CLARK-»GUION.—On Tuesday, Fobruary 25, at 276 Third stroot, hy the Roy. '%. Ralston Smith, Tropes CLank to Miss JuuiEer Gviow, sil of this city. Carygti—Jonxsoa.—On Wedgosday, February 26,0 r. Atrrep Carnot 2 Miss Looe H. Jounsam, both of this city. oa CK HARTMANN. ~By tho Rev. Mr. Kraus, ntho Chyzch of the Yoly Rodeemor, D. J. Vax Srixnpoxex, of Fijourg, Hollaad, to Rosing Harimann, of Maunhewtn. Dica. ALexANpya.—On Wednesday , February 28, aftera short itlness, Wattam 1. , som of the late James and Mary Alox- ander, aged 6 yoars, months and 18 days. The fri@nds of the amily are requested to attend tho funeral, from tho gesidence of his mother, Blackwoll’s Talanc, to-day (Friylay.) The steamboat Delievue will ar- riveat the foot of Grand street at one o'clock P. M., waegouctnge will be in readiness to proceed to Green- wood Cometery. BuNwxi.—At Oceanport, on Tuosday, February 25, sud- @enly, Exwer Bunsen, aged 52 years, 7 months and 21 day ‘the rolstives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Friday) afternoon, at one o’elock, from his late residence, 17% Second street, Williamsburg, L. I. Es perecoht Milford, Conn.,on Thursday, February Qt, Timomny H. Harpwin, agod 34 years. ‘Tho friends and relatives of the family are invited to attond the funeral, fram the residence of his mother (Milford), on Saturday afternoon, at thro o'clock. Beers.—Suddenly, Georos T., son of Henry J. Boors, ad 29 yoars. were funeral sorvices will take place at Fairflold ,Conm., on Saturday afternoon, at half-past three o'clock. Tho frionds of the family are respectfully requested to at. tond. Crooxer.—In Brooklyn, on berg 1 February 26, Axomiet Eowaxo, son of Zonas B. and Matilda Crookor’ aged 10 months and 14 days. ‘Tho relatives and friends of tho family are invited to attend tho funeral, from No. 261 Fulton streot, Brooklyn, this (Friday) noon, at tweive o'clock, without further notice. Crawrord.—On Wednesday, February 26, ALexaxonn Crawrorn, aged 70 years, ‘Tho relatives and friends of the family aro respectfully invited to attond the funoral, from tho residence of his son, Archibald M. Crawford, 80f Grove street, this (Fri- day) alternoon, at twoo'clock, without further invitation, [is remains will be taken to Greenwood for iatorment. Deck #te—At Springville, 8.1, on Wednesday morniug, February 26, Jamas Deoxen, in the 69th year of his age. « Tho friends of the family av@ respectfully invited to attend tio funeral, from tho Asbury M. K. church, this (Friday) afternoon, at two o'clock Deean,—On Wedlsiosday aftornvon, February 26, Me. mie DuGax, in the 30th year of h friends of (ho family are ree: ATKIN Forsyth street, this (Friday) Benjuinin and Sarah, Me Barney. 0 ; * Huser —Oo Tuesday, February 29, after @ short and Gr tawosy im’ the 72d yene of ‘his and friends of the famiy are invite td this (Friday) afternoon, at twoo’ciock, at St. Thomas’ church, without further nefice. a y, February 27, Reagoca By the late Isaac Jaques, of Brooklyn, * tives and friends of the family are r mvited to attend the foneral, from Tne Ba ye Brooklyn, om My —On y a'torneup, February 27, Winuam Mywns, oged 28 years and 6 months. The re stives and friends of the family are respectfully, imvited (© attend Che funeral,at the residence of brother. o-iaw, Thomas Esler, 218 West a Sourth etree, eo Saturday , at two o'clock. MvLNoLtam Oo Thureday , 27, Henry Mot WOM -4xD, aged 54 years, a mative of Ramdalstown, Antrua, Ireland” a FE 5 ? : Wan —O0 Thurotey, February 27, Paruce Ca the cat year of his age; native of afdse, couty The funeral will pines from ie late residence, Third avenue, York on Saturday afternoon, et’ © clock. o'clock. The remaims will be taken to Le hey native of Dewapatrick, County Down, irvland, aged b4+ years. The friends of the ms tom tase the femal, tain aot » at © Pa = residence, Harriwcm Wartaxp.—On Wednesdey, Febroary 28, od Cvnris, wife of Charles C. Wayhad, cided ougmner” ow kdward F. Cullen. sue attend the funeral, from the res:ience of . Bloomingdale road and Seventy @fth street, on Sauday Merping, at cleven o chick. erres > son £~ St 96 the | are respect. to attend the funeral, tis ) after. . from 373 Hutson street MISCELLANBOUS. poy “ccoupiod by ane areny. f in. ‘ish to = themerivye with the above ar. wise ow r— ld iC, RANGE Acqua’ ow MINE.” A : ated jagts Leadiow, ee me Heh ‘it @houmpay. AT ZEEEeraesmeamnas w groroetane AT Sxtrat hind of Warer Prost C BUNIONS, INVERTED Natba, yerath, Sed oe aiavanas of tee Sera ee ineonee to the patient, eons of the city. OPERA, CSRs oa To uanufaeture or sell a covssarielt traie mark ji mivobotfence, and the undersigned will strictly enfore hie righ civilly and erinalually. im evened t the fh aa said counter Qh STE ee j= Uy rece: , oo tne Broniway, Rew ¥ork CLE. RETURNS OF THE FAECTION FOR F ASSISTANT La INE Bas, 0 ibe LEADER OLSAWRDAY, EN'S POCKET, 9@0KS—FIFTY CENTS, ON ALLEN 5, Ro, yee twoand three dollars rieb, at GC. Broadway, one door below nme) etrenes MPORTANT TO LADIRG&—A VE! ment of ciegantly trimmed Patterns just received Paris, will be pened for the inspection of lad tC Marca 3, at TAYLOR 8 Dyosamaking Rooms, 407 Hrowlwey, superintended by Mme. Gillespie, Pee OMN DUNCAN & 3088, UNION SQUARE, Merchants and Parvpyars of Provisions, euibe Re riety of foreign and dom requ mites ron Ling peasien, Re. for family use, clubs, » re yachts, bra SOLBe UT OM 2y Pulm street. JZ EEP YOUR FESR DRY.—RUBBER Dag td he gh repaired, SK INDERHOOEENGS, NOTES ON REPUBLICAN POLIT Sy MTHS LEADER oF BATCRDAT, ES—ONF, TWO AND "HRER DOL- ALLEN'S, 415 Broadway, one dour below Canal chet DAPER WA‘srED. Wanted, to pogchase, 20,000 roams of fine Nauntrinter Prigite wos newt Ue paid ow deliveey. Apply wt the ofee oCship FQOASz GOOSE FOR. ne In THE LEADEH ot Sry s promewa DALE Xxx : Sass pew 4 T., 1800 XK. p 8 ingest TAE TTR, pop A eae ipat hewe the A mont A capital sketeh of To THE DRADER of AUTURDAY, Tout An} gyeaht red None genuine unkeay waned cents. Depot, 66 Cortlandt street, druggiats. se eines Ce ead “pas OLD MERCHANTS a yore.” alter In ER of SA’ AY, @T(\() —AGEN Ts W\\SED—T0 OPEN AN $100,280885 "5 11 of Lloyd's Gryat Miia sean Shi chen pe fan be tade on these ta Nes of one of m: we See te go to Califor, wanted in every country. OO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION, TO PURCHASE INDIA RUBBER BLANKETS, Son nropcauis to the offlee of Army Clothing nnd Rquipage, f Broome and Greene sireets, ork, s' punber at th they can be wantep m delivered Wey number on hand imnediately. Proj Depa Orrice or Aunt Clotming ax Rquiracm Fevyuary