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New York, Sunday, SS = THE LIST OF LETTERS. Printed lists of the letters at the Post Office un- called for up to Saturday morning last may be found posted at the usual places at the Post Office and ‘upon the Heravp bulletin boards. eptember 18, 1864. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Owing to the great pressure upon our columns ‘we must call upon the public to hand in their ad- vertisements not later than nine o’clock in the evening. All business notices received after that fhour may have to be left over till the next day, and take their turn. ° THE SITUATION. Brisk skirmishing, sharpshooting between the pickets ‘nd artillory firing are the operations goiag on before Petersburg. One of our correspondents states that there ‘Bre some indications that the rebels dre making prepara- ‘Cons to evacuate the city. On Friday last a large force Of rebel cavalry mace a sudden dash upon the reserve Wattle herd opposite Harrison's landing, and succeeded in Griving of the entire body, numbering twenty-five hun- red head. A force was sent in pursuit of the raiders. Freeh boot will be rare in the Army of tho Potomac for ‘Wome days to come, With the exception of trifling affairs between the ‘Plokets of the opposing armios, all was quiet in the ‘Bhonandoah valiey yesterday. The receut heavy rains Dave readerod the Potomac unfordable at all points; but Citizens of the valley report that the rebols are con- ‘Swtructing pontoons at Winchester with which to cross the Fiver. (§ Shorman's prisoners of war, en rowle to the North, Bave been sent back to Atlanta to be exchanged. Vartous committees have waited receatiy on the Sscre- tary of War, urging a postponement of the draft to their Tocalities; but they were assured that vader no circum- stances could there be any delay, The draft will take Place to-morrow im all the districts where the quote is mot already filled. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. One of the largest and most enthusiastic democratic moctings ever held in this city tobk place last evening ‘fat Union square, to ratify the nomination of General Geo, B. McClellan for President, and George H. Pendleton for ‘Viee President, of the United States. All the wards in the city were fully represented by clubs, bearing ban- Mera and transparencies, inscribed with mottoes highly flattering to the candidates of the Chicago Convention. ‘The speakers at the various stands, as well as the vast Budience, seemed to be of one opinion in relation to the course of General McClellan in ignoring ‘the “copperhead” piank in the Chicago platform and @ubstituting therefor his letter, which seems to meet the ‘viows of all conservative men. no matter to which party ‘they may belong. This sction on the part of Gen. MoClel- ‘Jan bas gained bim a great many friends who would bave ‘opposed bis election Led be stood upon tho platform pre- pared for him at Chicago, The meeting last evening was e@vorythiag—bdoth in point of pambers and entbusiasm— © warrant the friends of McClellan in this city to believe ‘Bhat, if other parts of the State are actuated by the same fectings, they may safely count upon the election of their favorite cext November. Our special correspondence from London, Paris and Berlin, dated to the 3d of September, contains some very vimtoresting detatis of the news by the Arabia. ‘The American peace idea, as it may now be termed, ‘wee onlarging and extending in England and France. It {a represented that Northern and Southern men, residing ‘im London and Paris, who had hitherto entertained extremely opposite opinions, had met to “whisper” on the subject of a settiement. The English, as a general thing, connect the peace question with the acknowledg- meant of the independence of the South by the North. Mies Slidell was about to be married in Paris to M. Erlanger, the banker. ‘We have received fuli files of Brazilian papers to the Oth ult, but they de not contain any late or importaat mows. Advices from Babia, via Pernambuco, of August 14, Prate that (he story of the capture of a ship, with seveo- ty-two thousand dollars in silver, by the Florida is» Doar. ‘The newly appointed Surveyor of this port, Mr. Abram ‘Wakeman, will enter upon his duties on the 1st of October mext. Mr. Wakeman possecece large experience In public ‘Dusiness, and will make an accomplished officer, James Kelly has boon appointed Postmaster of this city. Mr. Kolly an old citizen and has belie variety of public Grunts, among thom Governor of the Almshouse and Col- Jeotor of Taxes. ‘The great race between Kentucky and Aldebaran, for Gve thousand dollars, two mile heats, came off at Pater- pon, N. J., yesterday, and was won by Kentucky. Time, B47 and 8:40. There was s large attondance of apec tavore. ‘The aoctine in gold rendered commercial matters even ‘more quiet on Saturday than js usual on the closing day Of the week, and basiness transactions were On & very moderate geale, This was particularly the ose In foreign ‘merchandise, in which scarcely anything was done, ‘and prices of which were almost entirely nominal, and domestic produce was not much better, Petroleum was @eomisally one cent lower, with a fair business in crude. Corson was dull and nominal. Groceries were quiet, On *Onange the flour market declined bc, a 100., with only @ oderate Dusiness Going. Wheat was dull and droop- og. Corn was dull and prices were a shade easier, Oate ‘wore alee dail, and prices favored the buyer, Pork was 004 Gemand! and firmer jair demand aod firm, NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1564; The Democratic Piatform—Which, Mr, Belmont 1—What Saye Mr. Pendicten? The New York democracy, in their late State Convention at Albany, reversed the order of proceedings of the party at Chicago. At Albany tiey nominated as their candidate ‘ favorite of the peace faction, upon a war plat- form, while at Chicago they set up « war can- didate upon a peace platform. At Chicago they avoided the slightest allusion of disrespect to Jeff. Davis and the rebellion; but at Albany they declare that the democracy of this State “js, as it always has been, unalterably opposed to the rebellion.” In the one place promise is made of “immediate efforts for & cessation of hostilities,” because of the failure of the war; while in the other place our victories are recognized, and it is declared, in the language of General McClellan, that “the Union must be maintained at all hazards.” In short, the New York demooracy have accepted the Chi- cago war candidate upon his own platform, and have flatly rejected the Chicago platform, avd the peace-at-any-price democratic faction by which and for which it was constructed, ex- cepting Horatio Seymour as a sort of peace offering. Leaving Seymour, however, out of the ques- tion, as a man whose principles are undeter- mined, the Albany Convention, in bebalf of the democracy of the Empire State, in adopting McClellan and his solid Jacksonian Union plat- form, have thken the right road to success. But still the obuoxious Chicago peace platform is held up avd stands in the way of General Mc- Clellan as the national platform of the party. It ought to be rem» ved, and it can be removed. The Chicago Convention, as if in view of some possible contingency or other requiring a change of base, resolved itself, in August, into a permanent organization, subject to the call of the National Executive Committee, of which Mr. August Belmont is chairman. Mr. September Belmont must now see that tho contingency suggested has arrived—that a change of base is demanded. The news of the fall of Atlanta came a day or so too late, or this change might have been made with the nomination of General McCieclian. Asit is, every consideration of justice to him, and respect for public opinion, requires that Mr. Belmont should call the National Democratic Conven- tion together again, in order to harmonize the party resolutions with the platform of McClel- lan, and to make them one and the same thing. Let Mr. Belmont do this, and appoint New York city as the place for the reassembling of the Convention, and the outside crowd of Western peace copperheads that befogged the gathering at Chicago will be avoided. In the meantime Mr. George H. Pendleton, the democratic nominee for Vice President, must be made to define his present position. His Congressional record of the last three years, as be stands, is dead against him. It exhibits him as a regular Siamese twin with Vallandig- ham, aconsistent and inflexible opponent of the war on any terms, and a constant advocate of peace at the price of disunion, on the basis of State rights and State sovereignty. If such is the present platform of Mr. Pendleton he is nota fit associate of Gen. McClellan, and he ought to be set aside. At any rate, Mr. Pendle- ton, heretofore always prompt to speak his principles, shonld not now be content to hide his light under a bushel, ora half bushel. We therefore suggest the propriety and expediency of immediate action upon this matter by Mr. Belmont, in view of another meeting of the national party convention for the ratification of its Presidential platform and ticket, too, should Mr. Pendleton decline to stand side by side with McClellan for the Union at all hazards, What says Mr. Belmont? What says Mr. Pen- dieton? Where is he? The people have the right to know. Mexican InpEPENDENCE.—We published yes- terday an interesting account of the proceed- ings at a grand Mexican anniversary banquet given in this city. There was present a great number of marked personages of well known Mexican patriots. The speeches made on this occasion were significant of ademonstration on the part of all to use their best endeavors to secure their independence and rid their coun- try of its invaders. They stated that the people of Mexico would now lay aside all petty quar- Tels and dissensions to undertake seriously the great work of defence. That out of this inva- sion they would come forth a united people, better prepared to enjoy the privileges of a republican form of government. Allusions were made to fhe sympathy shown by the peo- ple of this country for Mexico, and thanks ren- dered for the same. We would recommend the speeches made at this banquet to the earnest consideration of those who imagine that the Mexicans are likely to submit tamely to the subversion of their government. They will find that this is the last thought of the intelli- gent and ruling classes in Mexico, as repre- sented at the meeting we have reference to. Axornrr Urnisive.—All the candidates for the Presidency are now upon the Union piat- form, and there will be another great uprising of the people at the coming election. This una- nimity for the Union was not expected by Na- poleon, by Palmerston or by Jeff. Davis, and they and our other enemies will be greatly dis- couraged by it. A Waryixa To Paper Manvracturers.— Owing to the great inflation of our currency and the system of bank credits which has eb- tained of late the paper manufacturers have been enabled to put up their prices to such a figure as must, ere long, react disastrourly upon themselves. The unnatural state of the money market must soon change, and prices resume something nearer their normal state. Then these grasping paper manufacturers, who have, by their extortion, ruined so many of their customers, will find they have killed the goose with the golden egg. Ben Woop ayp Conripsxce Cassipy.—Four, Eleven Forty-four Ben Wood is getting quite spicy since McClellan demolished the peace party with his masterly letter of acceptance. In yesterday's News he brings out the old story of confidence Cassidy selling a letter to the Henaxp reporter, but makes « mistake in the facts. It was not Casshdy, but an agent of his, who old the ietter to one of our reporters. The price paid was twenty dollars, instead of tem, as stated by Ben Wood. Am agent of Cassidy received the money; but we never knew to whose benefit the money was appro- priated. AMEN Misstvo.—What has become of Pendleton! Why don’t he accept or decline the Otioage nomination? Does he or dees be not agree with the McClellan platform? We Ppuse fora reply. ye Tamaany Hart, Suns or Svocess.—The State Convention at Albany, in deciding in favor of Tammany Hall, and declaring her the regular representative of the democracy in this city, has placed her in « position to regain her lost glory, power aad influence. She has now the opportunity to rally around her the nti-ndministration voters of this city, wipe out all other factions in the party, including Wood’s Mozart, Mozart No. 2, and McKeou’s party, aud all other organizations that now dispute her right to be the real democratic party in this city. To accomplish this she must reform herself. She must do away with the seclusiveness which has to a certain extent governed her action, She must cease bar- gaining and do away with the plan of muak- ing nominations by cliques. If she wishes to profit by the strength that she bas recently gained she must throw open her nominating conventions and give an opportunity for the people to participate in them. ‘These primary gatherings must be conducted in a way that the better class of our citizens can freely participate in making nominations. In taking that course a better class of men will be nominated for Congress and the other local offi- ces, and the success of her ticket made certain. But if, on the other band, her leaders and managers continue their seclusive policy and bargaining the other factions will unite to- gether and present a ticket that will sweep the city over her head. Have the menagers of Tam:nany the sagacity and practical sense to do this? On that her success depends. How to Carry Pennzyivanta.—Tho great question for the democrats now is how to carry Penasylvania. We will kindly answer this question for them. It is a curious philo- sophical fect that the politicians of Pennsylvania are found in strata, like the coal and the peiro- leum oil, and they cun be got at by the same means, viz: a liberal expenditure of capital. This fact is worth knowing, in view of the im- mens¢ importance of the October election in the Keystone State, as an index to the probable result of the Presidential election. We understand Pennsylvania politicians pretty thoroughly, having known them for many long years. They are a peculiar set of people; and arguments, rhetoric and logic do not have much effect upon them. Capital is the only thing sure to secure them. They are for sale in large or small quantities, like coal and petro- leum. So long as we cam remember the largest and heaviest purse has carried the day in Pennsylvania if applied soon enough. It is therefore useless to flood that State with cam- paign documents or to deafen the Dutchineu with stump speeches. The campaiga literature in vogue there is greenbacks, and the only word the stump speakers need utter is cash. If August Belmont, the father of the Chicago Convention, wishes to carry Pennsylvania alt he has to do is to furnish the capital to work the politicians of that State, as be would furnish the capital to work the coal mines and the oil wells. cently sent five millions of francs to Mexico, by order of Napoleon and the Rothschilds, to as- He re- sist in establishing Maximilian’s empire. Let him take one-fifth of that sum, change it into American money—gold preferred—and invest it advantageously in Pennsylvania, and the election will be certain whichever way he wants it. Pennsylvania politicians look at everything from a business point of view, and capital can secure them for any candidate— thse of them who vote for Jackson at every election of course excepted. Ferxaxno Woop on MoCien.ax.—Wood has been exceedingly busy for several days past and industriously at work trying to secure an opportunity to make @ speech for McClellan. But while he is thus publicly announcing him- self for “ Little Mac” he is going around pri- vately denouncing him. he says, “that he should be elected President?’ “What bas he done for the party that these honors showld be placed upon him?” bargains has he made?” told?” that respect we admit that McClellan hos no claims whatever compared to Fernando Wood. “Who is McClellan,” “What “What lies has he “What plots has he organized?” In A Preoxrant Qvestion.—If McClellan be elected what will he do with Grant, Sherman and other such generals? We are desirous of information upon this point. jous In SERVICES TO-DAY. ‘The Rey. F. D. Eagan, assistant minister of St. Ann's church, will preach in St. Thomas’ church this morning. At St. Ann’s free church services will be beld at a quarter to eight and balf-past ten A. M.; also at balf-past ‘three P. M. for deaf mutes, At baif-past seven P. M. the Rey. E. A. Hofman, D.D., will preach. ‘Ine Rev. Samuel R Beil, D. D., will preach tm the Fiftieth street Presbyterian church, between Broadway and Eighth avenue, at balf-past ten A. i. and balf-past seven P. M. Chaplain A. R. Thompson, of the New Engiand xoidiers’ Relief Assowation, No. 1¥4 Broadway, will resume bis dat jes and preach at the room of the association at halt- past ree o'clock P. M. The public are respectfully to- vVited to atlend. The Rey. James L. Phillips will preach in the Firat Freo Baptist church, Twensy-elghth street, at balf-past ten A. M. and baif-pest seven). M. Sabbath School at balf-past nine A. M. and two P. M. The Rey. Thomas Armitage, 1). B., will preach, at half. three o’clock this afternooa, in the Madison avenue ist church, corner of Thirty-first street. At Mount Zion church, Chapel, No. Nedra A ing at three P. M. by Bishop Snow. Le ye e Doctrine of the Future of the Earth and of Man At the Charch of the Resurrection, Thirty-Gth street, near Sixth avenue, the Rev. E. 0. will preach morning avd evening. Moroit clock. Evening service ig, rector, service at baif- haif-past seven The dedication of janter’s Point Methodist Fpis- copal church will take to day. Preaobing and dedi- catory services at half pest tec o'clock, by the Rev. cl Fletcher; in the afternoon, at half past three o'clock, by the Rev. Wm. McAlister: at balf-past seven o'clock in the evening by the Rev. J. F. Biroh. At All Sainte’ Protestant Episcopal chureb, corner of Henry and cam! streew, services io the morning at balf-past ten o'clock, and im the eveoing at Balf past oven o'clock. Rev. 8. J. Corneilie, rector ‘The Rev. R. P. Ambler, of Norwich, Cons., will sup- ply the deak of the Bleecker street Universalist church, corner of Dowolng street, today. Services at half past ten A. M. and balf-pest soven P. M. If the Lord will, the lecture room of Clinton Hall ( th street, near Broadway) will be opened at baif- seven P. M. (or the preaching of the Werd of God yt Inglis. the Dill recetpted for the same, dated Geptember 6, 1864; tls the perpilt allowing the brig Henry te come ug te ime oy Paterson Races—Sec: Ball Meeting. ‘The Passaic Agricultural Society had a second meeting yesterday, a match race baving been made for five thou- sand dollars, two mile beats, between Mr. John Hunter’s d.c. Kentucky and Mr. J. 8. Watson's ch. c, Aldebaran, on Thursday evening, after the close of the regular (all races, Both horses bad been winners both at Saratogs and hero, and when the fact was jounced that a match had been made between them the greatest excitement pre vailod. Aldebaran was at once offered as tho favorite at ous hundred to egaty, which continued until the pari sans of both horses had time for reflection. On Friday a cbangecame, Kentucky,« three year old of immense power and great speed, with ninety pounds up, to con- tend with a four year old, carrying ono hundred and four pourds, brought the backers of the latter to a pause. Kentucky had mover ran heats, but there was nothing about him to ebow that he could not, and before tho day was spent he bad tho call at about six to five. Tne day of the race came, and as the crowd began to congregate about the Homestead at the course it was evident that Kentucky was booked as the winner, and one hundred to eighty was wagered several times on the reeult, The crowd soon adjourned to the course, and Dr. Underwood began to feel the pulses of the multitude, He began with « ono thousand dollar pool, in which Kentucky brought $560, while Aldobaran sold for $445, Then five hundred to four hundrod were wagered several times, until one hundred to geventy bo- came ©.urrent, which lasted to the start, A8 On the previous days the stands were fashionably filled—the grand atand elegantly. The day was lovely. tho ladies looked lovely, everything was lovely, and mirth and happiness reigned supremo. The track bad improved with the flue weather, and a fine race was roa- sonably anticipated by all present, Punctual to the moment the bugle sounded to bring forth the horses, aad promptly was the summona oboyed. Aldebaran first msde bis appearavce, with young Bur- goine on bis back, looking as calm as was the atmosphere atthe moment. Soon followed the favorite, led by bis trainer, a8 quiet ag a lamb, and looking a race hors to perfection, No fault could be found with the con- dition of either of the champions; but the dreaded fourteen pounds extra for age that Aldebaran bad to carry made even bis trainer feariul of the result. The Dugie called to saddie and soon the riders were mounted and ready for the tap of the drum, First Heat.—Tbe start was most beautiful, so quietly did the horses come up to the poat, und they passe! from under the gtring bead and bead Going Into we turn Kentucky took the load of baif a length, be havisg tho inside [twas soon manifest thst buth jockeys had been told to make @ waiting race of It, and they went up the turn op a hand gallop. At the quarter pole Kentucky was @ length in rout, but not going foster than 2 good trotter could go in barness, ‘ibe same 5! motion was kept up down the backstretch, the turn, and up the homestretch to the siand, Kentuc Jeading ove length a 1.68, ‘* What do they meanr’’ was the universai inquiry. They galloped arouud the turn ai wbout the eame rate of speed, but approaching the quarter pole they both cut loose, ‘Kentucky passing that polot a length to front of bis follower. On the back stretch Aldebaran forced the pace, and reachod the head of Kentucky, but the Lexington colt let out @ link and waa three.quarters of a length ahead at the half-mile pole. The chestcut colt tried bimn agam on the tower tara, and (bey rau neck and ceck to the three quarter pole. Com- ing into the homestretch the rider of Aldebaran was seen plying his whip vigoroua'y, while Kentucky seemed woll in hand, and aiter a very rapid burst he passed uo- dor the string & winner by @ length. The time of the lust mile was 1,49, making the heat 3,47. ‘Second Heat.—Ona uundred to thirty was now offered on Kentucky. AS s00n as they wero étartod it was evi- dent that there was to be no waiting tbisjtime, and they went around the turn at the top of their speed, the rider of Aldebaran belng determined to force the pace from beginning to end. Kentucky baa the most speed, and led around the ture and to the quarter pole a length. Down the back stretch they rattied, Aldebaran ciosing twice, but each time was shook off, and Kentucky passed {-mile pole @ length in front, On the lower turn Aldebaran got to the saddie girth of the leader, and io this way (hey swung on the homestretch, up which they came fly joc, and passed che score in that way, making tue mile in 1-49.) Going around the turn Aldebs |. 00 the out- side, lost a trifte, but made ft up again as they approached the quarter pole, Kentucky leading balf a leogth ae they passed that point. The contest was flercedown the back etch. Aldebaran was extended to his utmost limits, and as fast as ho closed the son of Lexington would go faster ‘and get away from bim. At the half mile pole Kentucky wus throe-quarters of a length ahead. Going around the lower turn Aldebaran seemed to make the last strong effort that he was of. He reached the bead of Kentucky, and bung there all the way around; but, coming on’ the homestretch, he eeemed to lose his grip, and Kentucky got away from bim and came up to the stand, under a pull, the winner of the heat aod race by two lengths, in 3:40}4, The last mile was run io Lb1. The following 1s a summary :— Satnpay, Sept: 17—Match $5,000, two mile heata. John Hunter named b c. Kentucky, by Lexington, dam biagnolia, by imported Gtencoe Jas. 8, Wateoo nam d ch. c. Aidebaran, jam Nacuie Lewis oe 161% 340K six ontries. ts, for all ages, tor $300. eck, Garibaidi, Aerolite, Copeck, Kuight of St. Jy, and Charlotte F. were tbe entries, The latter, however, was withdra before the start. ‘Throgeneck was the favorite agai the feild in the pools. Ho sold tn the last pool previous to the start for $180, Copeck for $66, the Knight of St. George Mily $52, Acro. lite $30, aod Garibalai $5. This wos a very lively race financially, the backe:s of Tbrogeneck Inying one hun- dred to eighty against the feild. When the horses came ‘on the track they all looked ia five condition, and split heats and a long race was looked for. First Heat .—at the start the St. George filly took the lead, the others well up and all together. At the quar- ter ‘pole the filly was in front, with Copeck on her withers, Throgsneck third, Aerolite fourth, Gatjbaldi bringing up tbe rear a long disiaace off. At the half miie pole Copeck was on the lead about half a length, the filly next, Throgeveck third olite fourth, Garibaldi 4 ing around sara the Sily agai went 10 centiae Passing the three- quarter pole she was first, Copeck second, Throganeck third, Aerolite fourth and Garibaldi fiith, but close up. A fine and exoiting race up the bomostreich brought the fiily fret onder the string four lengths in frout of Aoro- lite, Copeck a good third, Garibaldi a middiing fourth, and Throgsneck just inside the distance flag, evideatly net having run for the heat, as the sequel will show. Time, 1:52 9% Seomd Heat. —Throgsneck was still the favorite, A pool wus sold as follows:—Throgsneck, $600; Knight of St. George filly, $470, Copeck, $130, Aeroiite, $55, with no bida tor Garibaldi.’ At the tap of the drum Throgs beck took the lead, with the others close upon him, and he went to the quarter pole half a length ahead of Co. peck, the filly third well up, Aerolite fourth, Garibaldi jagt. A merry race eusued down the backstretch, the filly passing Copeck and laying on the flank of Throge- vecks as he jassed the balf mile pole. They were rouning at @ tremendous pace, aod one that could not last jong. At the three quar- ter pole Throgeneck was half a length abead Of tho filly, she u length and @ baif abead of Copeck, Aerolite » ood fourth, with Garibaldi apparently doing better than before A rushing buret up the homestretch brought them to the 4 im the following order:— ibrogspeck the winner by two lengths, the flily secona, two lengths ahesd of Acrolite, she three levgths abead of Copeck, Garibaldi just ioside the dietance flag. Time, 1:47, the fastest mile ran during the meeting. Tera Heat.—Two bundred doliars to twenty-five was ow wagered that Throgsneck would win. At the start ‘the filly hada very bad send-off, tue others being sixty yards ahead when her rider started her, he havéug been called to stop by some one as the drum was struck. Her chances of winning were thua shut out, Throganeck got away with the lead, closely followed by Copeck, who seemed this time determined to do or die; Aerolite third, Garibaldi fourth, and the mare, on account of the mis take, along way behind. In this manoer they ran past the quarter pole, Ce ran vigorousiy down the back- stretch, clinging to the gray asf he loved him, with Aerolite a good third, and Garibaldi Inboring hard about midway between the two mares. At the three-quarter ok Dad not yet shaken i off, and Acrolite was doing some fine work. while the other two the race. A beautiful Goish brought them ‘ing, Throgsneck leading one length, Copeck ‘he about two Cistanced. te} second, two ahead of Aerolite, lengibs in front of the filly, and Garibaldi ‘The foliowing is a summary :— ‘Same Dav.—Handicap $300, all ages, mile heats, F. Morris entered ‘Throgsneck, Vd ~ b. George, 3 years old, to carry 80 Ibs . P. C, Bosh entered ch. f. Aerolite, to carry 90 Ibs. D. Ready entered b. c. Copeck, 4 years old, to ©. Garibaldi, yearn on TROTTING, On Monday morning, at nine o'clock, & trotting match will come off between @ double team and a single horse, on the Union Course, and in the efternoon « purse will be trotted for by Ove oc six borses om the Fashion Course, On Wednesday next the great trot between General Butler, Prince, John Morgan av@ Lady Kmma will come of, The stallion Fillingham was in thie race; but, hav. ing been takon off the turf for the remainder of the year to attend to other duties, he will not bein the race. The others will make » better field without him. The Opera, REAPPRARANOS OF KARL PORMES, Oa Monday next Mr. Grover will introduce the renowned basso, Kari Formes, tm his excellent role of Borteam, ia Robert le Diabie, by Meyerbeor, It will be remembered thet Mr. Formes first appeared in this role here when Mr. ‘Utiman brought bira from Europe, and crented an im- menge sensation, since whiek he bas been considered the lac gerontiahedlaemegrongen lm aha ten “ners. opera can 72 once, ao other re tn, of i Mr. Theodore C. Wilson's Despatches. Naas Lasrows, Va., Sept. 165—A. mt ‘What does Farly contemplate doing? Will be, as it is rumored, attempt to be in Maryland when the day ar- Tives for voting om the abolishment of the slavery consu- tution? One of our men who was @ prisoner, and whe ea- Gaped 0 within Genera! Averill’s lines, reperts the ene. my 4s having taken @ pontoon train through Winchester, to the direction of Martinsburg, three days ago. Another report bas core in that the evemy’s pioneer corps, wich Early, is engaged in the construction of pon- toons Yosterday General Karly bad his headquaters on the Valley pike, north of Winchester, near Stepheusen’s, Quite n iarge number of couseripts have arrived to re- inforce Karly's army. ‘The euemy has two hundred and eighty Union soldiers Prisovers iw Hoiliigeworth’s mill, pear Winchester. Lieutenant Harry Wakefield, ia command of number of picked neu of Averili’s division, hes just concluded @ Teconnoissance around the enemy’s left fiauk and towards his rear. Goneral Torbert has beon made brevet major general, to make him ebief of cavalry im the Middie Military Division, Nuan Lanrown, Va., Sept. 17—A. M. On tho ieft and left contre of Sheri line there was Ro fightiug of any consequence yesterday. Latest reports place Early’s army tm and around the neighborhood of Winchester, Reports centinue to come in that tho euemy is conatyucting poatoous. Yesterday afternoon a detachment of General Averill’s cavalry rade ® reoonnoissance of the enomy’s porition. Robet cavalry was found to be at Bunker Hill and in- fantry four miles north of Stephenson's, on the valley pike, The Secretary of War baa officially uotided the follow Ing officers of thelr appointments by the Prosident:— Brigadier Geoeral Avorill to be brevet major general from August 7, for gallantry as Moorelictd, and to be Assigned to a command according to his rank; Colonel W. B. Powell (o bo brigadier general, for distinguished ser- vices tu many Dattlee; Captain Will. Rumsey to be major and aseistant adjntant general on the staf of Brevet hiajor Generul Averi!. Mr. ¥rancis Long's Despeteh, Cuautestown, Va., Sep 17, 1864. Everything is quict aloag the lines to-day wit tho ex- ception of 6 little picket skirmishing on our right, tn the viclaity of Dry Mursn ford and Lockbart’s. The citizens in the valloy aver that Karly ia buildiag a pontoon train at Winchester with which to cross the Potomac again, siuce the heavy rains of tate haye made tho river nufordable at ail points. Mr. Charies H. Parreti’s Despatch. Hanraa’s Feanr, Va., Sept. 17, 1866. Mattors continue quiet at the front, General Sheridan bas issued a spocial order forbidding in future army newspaper correspondenta accompanylug cavalry raids, expeditions or recounolssances; but he puts no rostraint on correspondents getting proper information of the results of euch expeditions after their return to camp. || The Genorai’s reason for this step is that cavairy oxpe« ditions in general are of a primary character, and tho information usually obtained by them is often necessary for the future movement of the main army, and which if published to the world, would render nugatory the facts obtained relative to the strength and location of the enemy. Correspondents are also required to publish their namos in full under or over their letters and des- patches, The following is a list of deaths of New York troops which bave occurred in the Sandy Hosk (Md.) hospital from the 9th instant to date:—Private Jas. Wilt, Compa-° ny F, Twenty-second cavalry; Sergeant Charles Mint, Company F, Sixth cavalry; private James Murray, Com- pany F, Fifth cavalry NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. Wasmarox, Sept. 17, 1864. NO POSTPONEMENT OF THE DRAFT. Several committees waited on Secretary Stanton this afternoon and asked @ postponement of the draft. They wore informed, however, that under no circumstances could there be any postponement. The drawing will be. gin on Monday in ail the States in which the quotas re- maia uoflied. EX-SEORETARY CHASR'S MOVEMENTS, Fx Secretary Chase has been here to day in consults- tion with Mr, Fessenden and the President. He made a short speech of a non-committal character at the raising, of @ Lincoln flag on the avenue thts afternoon. RUMORED CHANGRS IN THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS. It is stated, upon very good authority, that Mr. Adams desires to be relieved as Minister at the Court of St. James, and that Mr. Chase is to be sent there in his place, and that, in advance of the Presidential election, Heory J. Raymond is to be rewarded for his services by ap- Pointment as Minister to France, in the place of Mr. Dayton. FINANOIAL MATTERS. It fg understood that no requisitions upon the Treasury, @xcopt those for the army and navy, have been paid for sixteen days, All the ‘energies of the department are employed in the payment of the army and navy. ‘The subscriptions to the seven-thirty can reported to the Treasury on yesterday amounted to $1,201,000. THR CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL. Mr. Alfred Spates, President of the Chesapeake and Obio Canai Company, has just returned from repairing ‘the damages done to that canal by Karly’s raiders in July last. Boats are now running both ways, and car- goes of Cumberland coal are expected in this city on Monday next. The rebels burned seventy-one boats laden with coal in and near Antictam aqueduct. These, With their cargoes, had to be cleaned out, and the aque- duct, one hundred and twenty feot in length, with three arches of solid masonry, had to be reconstructed, and eighteen damaged locks and six bridges repaired. This hasall now been accomplished and the canal opened from Cumberland to Washington, ® distance of one hun- dred and eighty-four miles, although the working par- ties have been several times driven off, It i# to be hoped that the rebels will permit it to operate long emough for a supply of coal to reach us for winter. GENERAL FRANKLIN ABOUT TO TAKR THR FIELD, It ia understood that Major General Franklin ia to be immediately assigned to a command, probably in the Army of the Shenandoah. ARRIVAL OF REBEL DESERTERS. Over three thousand rebel deserters have arrived frem the Army of the Potomac. One man left his wife and six children in Richmond, and says bis grandfather bas Deen conscripted. The Navy. A New Commannen vor ta Pacmic Sqvapaon.—Commo- dore George F. Pearson, commanding the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N. H., bas been appointed an acting rear admiral, and ordered to the command of the Pacific squadron, vice Acting Rear Admiral Charles H. Bell. Commodore Pearson, was born in New Hampshire, but ‘was appolated from |, Of which State he is acitizen, He entered the United States Navy on the 11th of March, 1815, full years of bis professioval life have been spent at im active service, For over thirteen years he bas been employed on shore, and for a trie over Sfteen years he was unemployed. He has been nearly half a century doing service for his country, and no botter proof of bis high standing can be broognt forward than to allude to the esteem and confidence of the Department in giving bim thie active and responsible command. All with whom he has been connected while at Portemouth regret that be is to take his leave of them, yet they congratulate him upon bie new sppoiniment of renk and station, ‘Toaravo Pioxer Boat No. 1.—A trial trip of one of the Rew torpedo picket boate, built under the superintendence Of Captain C, 8. Boggs, United States Navy, took place this week near this city. The management of the tor- pedo machinery was under the gontro! of Engineer John L Lay, United States Navy. A sbetl was expleded in fine style, giving general satisfaction 10 all who wit- messed it, We cannot at this time go into the datails of theafiair, of desoribe the novel oraft. Tt will not be long Defore the merits of this new style of submarine warfare ‘Wil be tested im actual combat. Ascornar, side-wheel, 9 guns.—Tbia miserable doudie- eader, which troubled the authorities #0 much while bere, was seriously injured joa late gale, and went into Beaufort, N. C., where she was surveyed and condermed ne unscawortny. She was ordered to Washington, The Duilder te Mr. Jackman, of Newbaryport, Mess. Baooarys= Navy Yanp.—Work ts progressing very satis. faotorily at thie station; bet some of the employes are Decoming very refractory and troublesome. Five hun. Grea of the bad ones were discharged inst week. Adm!- va) Pealding, Captain Case and Lieutenant Commander Panidiag are doing all ia their pewer to break up the ovila whict Baye menifested themeciren fyem time to ee, i EL et EL TS PETERSBURG. A Reconnoissance and Brisk Skirmish. Rumors Respecting the Evacuation of the City by the Rebels, he, &e,, &e. Mr. 8. T. Bulkiecy’s Despatch. Bmavquanrens, SkCOND Cavazer Divison, SRY OF THE POTOMAC, Sept. 16, 1864. } RECONMOISANOE 'N POROE—A BRISK SKIRMISH, Information was received yesterday that the enemy wore moving quite a large body of tzoopa wo the left ef Goneral Warren, To ascertain the truth of this romer arecoonolssance was ordered to be made at an earty bour this moruing, The force selected for the purpose consisted of the Fourth and Sixtesuth Pennsylvania regs- ments of cavalry, under the command of Licutemams Colovel J. K. Robisom; the First Pennsylvania battaties, commanded by Major R. J. Falle,upported by s brigade of tofantry, under Genera! Baxter, of the Fifth corps, ‘The cavalry left camp at two o'clock this moratug, reaching the Weldon .Raliroad at daylight, and at ooee moved out to the front by the Vaugho road. A distases of a mite and a half brought them to the forks of a road, one of which led to Petersburg and the otbor to the left, in the direction of Ream’s station. The Gret reconnotasauce was made fn the direction of Petersburg. The pickets of the enemy were driven in for a mile oy more, when the command returned and moved in the opposite dircotion. After going about a mile beyond owe infantry pickots the enemy wore discovered, with the road strongly barricaded ands swamp upon either side. A squadrop was dismounted to them from thels position. This they did in gallant style, and continued te drive them from one position to anotbor for @ distance @f two miles, No signs of large bodies of troops wore die covered, or indications of any having been there recently, Citizens living on the road sald a force of four thousand cavalry wore oncamped some two miles in advance, for the purpose of guardiag the Boynton plank road, over | which the rebelg transport a large portion of weir gap. Plies at present. Although I Lave no general engagement to record er sorious fighting, there was continual ekirmishing for several hours. Upon the withdrawal of our troops the enemy followed us up and flaally drove in our pickets, compelling us to return end re-establish the line. ‘Tho losses were very small on our side, consisting ef only two men wounded m the First Pennsylvania bat talion, The enomy left one or twog killed, which Coll tate our hands, and doubtless some were wounded, The whole division of cavalry bave been saddled alt day and in readiness to move at a moment's notice, i found wecessary, to go to the assistance of tne small force sent out, but the object of the reconmolssance was ‘accomplished without further aid. ALL Qorer. On other portions of the line it has been csusualig quiet for the past two days. At night considerable fring takes place, but during the day it is generally very quiet. Whenever the enemy feel inclined to try and drive ag from our position on the Weldon road thoy will aad as Prepared. ‘QUMORS THAT THE HERFIS ARE PREPARING TO BYACUASS PETERSBURG. ‘There are some indications that the enemy ere making Preparations to evacuate Petersburg. We learn thal large numbers of the citizens have beon leaving for the south for several days. Tho truth of this rumor will be ascertained in a few hours. The Ninth Corps. MB. JAMRS 0, PITZPATRICK'S DESPATOR. Niwa Agmy Corrs, Va. ,Sept. 16—A. M. UNRASINEAS OF THE REBELS, The enemy during the past few days have manifested conriderable uneasiness, and are apparently making pew dispositions of their forces. Large bodies have been sees in motion, particularly on Wedoesday last. Itds supposed ‘that they were alarmed by a movement made on that day having for its ;object the location of supply trate bearer the commands to which they belong. The dust raised by the transit of 80 many wagons and teams, par- ticularly at a poimt in view of their lines, no doubé conveyed the impression that the army was in motion, aa@ that we wore massing our forces apon the left prepara- tory to an advance apon the Southside Railroad. Hemes &@ corresponding movement on their side. Tun WaaTume. ‘This common place topic is more than {nteresting to aa just now. Sueb beautiful weather it bas seldom been ows good fortune to enjoy. Balmy, bracing days are ene- ceeded by clear, moonlight nights, and life in camp et present is most delightful, Drills and reviews daily aad 40 the efficiency of the troops, while the invigorating weather le recuperating their bealth after the heat and fatigue of the summer campaign. The hospital records show a wonderful decrease in the sick list. ‘The Gneat army on the pianet’’ was never im better conditios. The Fifth Corps. MR. JAMES B. WARDBLL'S DESPATCH. — Al ac uaee loom, Vi, Sept pratri | REORGANIZATION OF THR CORPS. This corps has been entirely reorganized, all of the el¢ First corps now forming the Third division, commanded by Geveral Crawford. It will be remembered that the First corps was consolidated with the Fifth corps last epring, at Culpepper, and in all the cogagements io the Wilderness and at other points has proved worthy of te renown gained at Gettysburg and other bloody batele fields, The greatest satisfaction is felt by the mea, and gratitude towards Generals Meade and Warren for thea bringing them together again undor one organization, and tho same fee!ing will doubtless be experienced by the pumerous friends of the old First corps. This makes the largest division, In the army, and its commander map woll feel proud of bis command, Mr. Wm. D. McGregor's Despatory HeanQcakTers, ARMY OF THE Potomac, Sept. 15—Kvening. During the past few days both sides have been engage in & continued struggle of sbarpshooting and artiliery firing, particularly in the centre of the line. It was thought several nights ago that this anney~ ing practice would cease in sront of the Second corps, ‘as an agrooment had been made by both sides to tans offect; bat i+ {8 reported that the same night, ‘a our men were changing the pickets, the rebels Opened and killed abowt @ dozen of our mes, Our soldiers threatened they would bave revenge fw this dastardly act. So, watching a favorable opportualy when the rebels bad a larse ber exposed, ww Diazed away, witb terrible effect. ' Those unburt were not long in seeking the cowl their works, and finally begged our men to cease, firing the night previous was by anew were not aware of the agreement ; bot the anewe*e* over, whieh wae rather more expressive than ots seemed 0 satisty them the truce was at an ea/ OVEP twenty ambulances were seen to come towls the Place this morning where the struggle G0 back loaded, evidencing that the rebels pr dearty for their bad mith. The enemy have been busy for several day/oastraet- tng second line of works, asbort distangsshind the first, and are making jt as strong as the oth Capture of Twenty-five Hanfed Head if Ci ear Harricon’s 14ding &F the Rebels, &o. Wasmcronept. 17, 1866 Passengers by the mail boat to.day port that on Prt day «large body of rebel cavalry mad® Paid 08 OOF Fe serve cattle herd, opposite Harrison yandiag, sad 686~ ceoded in carrying off the entire maper, about twenty. five hundred head. ‘The guard taking care of these/eitio was the Thin toonth Poomayivania cavalry, abor two bundred men, ‘and of courte could nos make o/b resistance againet such a hea of theonemy. morning, Our men attempted io open the fence amd Btampede the cattie, Bo to ge them nearer our troepa, Dut they wore abot et while maing the effort. Captain Richardson, Comminury of Badsistonce, bad charge of the herd, which wa ihe main supply for the army in frowt of Richmond. He bad scarcely time to save Dis papers, and it ie anid cur men leet thelr entiee etuete. One cavairy started in purvait, and 10 was believed Gand before night the entire lot woald be coughs and tne reals tanght 4 covers Ipegon, e