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TUESDAY; JANUARY 7, 1862.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF
STEPHEN A. , DOUGLA.S.—:I4 The conspiracy
to break up the Union is a tact noMknown to
MI,- Armies are being raised, and war levied
to - acceraplisli it. There cast be but two sides
to the controversy. Eyery man mart Minn the
Side at the United States of against it. There
can be no. neutrals in this war. There can be
mom but - patriots and trattors.tt
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LATEST WAR NEWS.
By the arrival of the Vanderbilt with three thou
sand, six hundred and ninety-seven bales of Sea
Island cotton at New York, yesterday, we have
dates from our forces in South Carolina to the
3d Inst. General Stevens, with about four thous
and, five hundred Federal troops, advanced
on the mainland on the Ist, and took possession of
the. rebel - batteries after a short resistance of the
rebels, the brigade being assisted by the gunboats,
which shelled the batteries. Gen. Stevens then
followed up to within six Miles of the Charleston
Itaitrowl, the rebels retiring to their batteries,
which are said to be very strong, on the railroad.
The rebel force was 'estimated at from 19,000 to
1 . 2.000 men, under Gen. Pope, and .their foss is not
'known. The loss on the Union side was eight
wounded, among whom was Major, Watson, of the
Michigan.
It, is clear that Washington is still infested with
a set of traitors and spies, who take every oppor
tunity that is afforded them of making known
to the enemy the aims and intentions of our
army. We have a rumor from that city that
certain Matters if importance, in the shape of
a correspondence, has been discovered, implica
ting high parties, who have been placed under
arrest. Mrs. Rose 0 N. Greenhow, who has been
confined for several mouths past, in a house in
Washington mad for the imprisonment of female
traitors and spies, has, it is stated, abused the
'privileges accorded to her by her guards, by sur
reptitiously conveying intervention to the rebels.
It is probable that she will be sent to more se
cure quarters, whore she will be unable to cor
respond with the enemy.
Another brilliant little exploit has just taken
place in Western Virginia. General Milroy, hear
ing that a force of over 700 rebels, with a large
meant of stores, were at Huttonsville, determined
to defeat them, and if possible capture all they bad
with them. Accordingly he despatched 750 Fade
' red troops, consisting of infantry and cavalry, who,
after an hour's skirmishing, defeated the rebels and
captured their stores and clothing to the amount of
$BO,OOO ; but, we suppose for the want of transpor
tation, he had to burn the property. The less on the
aide of the rebels was eight killed and wounded.
As Missouri is now clear of all large bands of
rebels, is fair to presume that the immense
bodies of troops now collected around St. Louis, and
its * environs, will either be sent to Cairo, to take
pirt in the IllistimipplExpedition, or . .te strengthen
General Btiell's column, now menacing Johnston at
Bowling Green. Indeed, a rumor comes to us from
St. Louis that several regiments, now at Benton's
Barracks, in that city, have already received their
marching orders, to report at Louisville, to help
keep Kentucky clear of rebels, and carry the war
where it properly belongs—to the seceded States.
The delusion lately prevailing among the Cana"-
diens, thatthe United States purposed commencing
hostilities against their country, has, for the most
part, been happily dispelled by the able and pacific
letter of Secretary Seward to Lord Lyoni, on the
Trent affair. Nevertheless, that portion of the
Canadian press which have always been extolling
the rebels and bitterly denouncing our Govern-.
silent are still busy at work exhorting their.people
to enlist for the purpose cc of repelling a raid [of
Federal troops] on Canada es soon as the civil war
Coates to
consivoiridev Matthew F. Maury, once .of the.
United,Statea navy, ana. autaar,,c- I.l.._worlr._ on
the " Physical Geography of the Sea," writes
from_Riehmond_ri , dt.t,,,--a - tung- - tetter, undated,
to Rear Admiral Robert Fitzroy, of the British
navy, discussing the merits of the rebellion and its
chutes of success. The letter is printed in the
London Athenrrum of December 21st, and the
fol
lowing passage is a fair sample of his statements :
"The South presents the remarkable spectacle
of SD army baring in its rankithe first men and
beet talents of the country. To subdue or conquer
such an army is simply an impossibility, for its
soldiers - are fighting for all that rookie life dear to
thorn. I fight with a price upon my bead and a
loiter around my neck. Nor I alone, bat every
man of mark or substance among-us.• Lincoln's
men are not made of such stuff; for they . are for the
most part mere hirelings, and their armies in battle
are strengthened by no such ho ps, and moved by
no such fears as those which inspire us. They talk
of a reconstruction of the Government and a re
union of the people Simply, and in a few words,
re-annexation to, the British .Crown is more possi
ble."
The following passage gives a peep at the hopes
cherished by the Confederates :
"Rely upon it, the old Union is irretrievably
gone, and Secession is rapidlygaining ground. The
thinking Men In several of the free States are daily
beginning to cast about for fresh compacts, for new
political and social combinations; and among the near
developments which the morrow may bring forth,
, be not surprised to find Penusylvanie, and perhaps
New Jersey, seeking admission into our new re
public, as one of the States of the Confederacy.
- ((Pennsylvania has always been clamorous for pro
tection. The tariff that would set mills going in New
England "would not tarn a wheel in Pennsylvania;
and the old Government had not the power to dis
criminate in our markets between - Pennsylvania
productions and those of New England. They all
stand upon the same footing.- Our new Government
can discriminate If Pennsylvania be admitted,
she will have free trade with us. The Now Eng
land States and all other free States will be taxed
for every article they bring For they will have to
pay duties. Pennsylvania not. This will transfer
from ail other Northern States the capital and ma
chinery that have been employed there in mann
faeturing for the South, and set it down in Penn
sylvania. Pennsylvania will, then contain the Mr
mingbams, and Shiffields, and Livecpools of the
South. She will enjoy preference and protection
else with us, in whose markets the wants of not less
than fifteen millions of people will have to be sup
plied. With these and other advantages, Philadel
phia, instead of New York, might become the great
commercial emporium of America. .
"The bare suggestion of inch a course by Penn
sylvania opens up a vista that le full of thought.
By that course, Pennsylvania will escape her share
of the C 500,000,000, with which Lincoln is burden.'
' ins- his people, in this the first year of the war,'
He will require as much more the next year, and.
the next, and, mark the prediction, you are yet to
see Pennsylvania knocking at our doors for ad-,
mission into our Confederacy; for, if we were to
admit, her, Abe would, by that means, eseape her
quota of the Lincoln debt. and leave the other
free States the beg to hold.' If Pennsylvania
were to withdraw, she would separate the Eastern
from the Western free States, for you observe that'
she, With Delaware, extends from the sea to the
lakes. In that event, instead of one there would
be two free. State Republics; indeed, before the
Yankees can lay the fell spirits they have raised
by this wicked war upon us, they may bo divided
into a dozen petty Powers, for their liberties. are.
already gene t and. they-will titc - both' - they and
Lincolu;• complirelv at the mercy of the Bret
batch 'of successful generals that the fortunes of
war may_ bring into their favor. Therefore, toil
yotir - oeuntiymei from me to think twice,
and
leek long at their 'sovereigns, before they tench
either 'the loan, the betide, or the paper of that
concerti."
Since the present rebellion broke out no man in
the South has suffered more for upholding the
Constitution, and clinging to the 'Union, than Parson
Brownlow. In spite of many threats of -violence
and intimidation, be fearlessly defended the 'Union
by his tongue and pen. It was only when his
prinihig cane bad been torn out by the mob,
and turned into a rebel arm manufactory, that ho
called through the columns of his paper, the
Knoxville Whig, tadenounce the ,bogus govern
ment of Jeff Davis and his minions. On the sth
of December he wee invited by General Critten
den, commandirg the rebels at Knoxville, to re
pair to his headquarters and procure a passport
allowing him to go into Kentucky, and promised
that he (Brownlow) would be furnished with a
proper military escort "to conduct him safely
through the Confederate lines. At the same
time he was shown a letter 'from Secre
tary 'of War Benjamin to General Critten
den to the same effect. Mr. Brownlew accepted
this; and preparcd to leave on the Saturday follow
ing. But on _Friday evening he was seised on a
warrant issued by Commissioner Reynolds, oh the
charge of treason, founded on certain articles which
bid appeared in his paper several. months before,
and thrown into prison. On Friday, the 27th ult.;
be was arraigned at the Confedirate Court, at
Nashville, for treason but when the letter of Se
cretary Benjamin to - Gen. Crittenden, guarantying
•Krownlow a free transit oat of the, rebel dominions,
was produced in court, the judge discharged him
from eustody. It is stated that he was then• quite
sick, but that as soon as•he recovered hie health he
would leave for the North.
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ea!aloguto and edvertisemonts.
WE THINK it is universally conceded by the
American people that the time has arrived for
an advance of the army of the Potomac. Cer
tainly it is the temper of the people of Penn
sylvania—and Pennsylvania has been among
the most patient and long-enduring. WO have
been among the most ardent supporters of the
military delay—fearing another Manassas die
aster, anxious to discipline our troops—and
confident that the policy of waiting was the
true military policy. The wisdom of that
course - is nolv abundantly justified—but a
thousand reasons combine to terminate the
period of preparation and inaugurate a period
of action. The arguments against the ad
vance on Manassas in July,
,are arguments in
favor-of an advance in January. No possible
reason, then urged in opposition to McDo'w-
ELL'S movement, can now be urged in opposi
tion to a movement by Meet - a: man. We have
another army—another organization—another
commander, other generals. We have also
another public sentiment—educated and in
flexible—a sentiment which has hitherto fol
lowed the lead of our military commanders
with confidence and obedience. Our army is
in a condition to move, and the country de
mands a movement.
It is nearly six months since the battle of
Manassas, and in those six months nothing has
been done towards retrieving that defeat and
advancing our armies into the country of the
rebels. Its page in history will be a blank—
for whatever we may be doing as an army or
a nation, history only chronicles results.
While we know that during all this time the
‘5'OllC of organization has been going on—men
have been recruited and trained into soldiers,
and •ur soldiers have been consolidated into
AD army complete in all its parts, and whose
lines extend from the Rocky Mountains to
Santa Rosa Island—the country is no nearer
peace, the rebellion is as strong as ever. It
is an army of thinking men—of men with a
conscience—men who look upon the musket
As the representative of ideas. They are
eager for an advance. Through many months
they have been undergoing all the hardships
of a soldier, keeping their long watch upon the
rampart lines of the Potomac, while the
enemy rests unmolested within a half day's.
march. They have been panting for an op
portunity to end this war, by bringing it to
an immediate and glorious consummation.
With everything that.discipline and fortitude
can achieve, with a large experience in the
ways of war—with a great cause asking their
devotion—they desire to be led into the field,
where their experience and discipline may be
organized into_ victory.
An enormous debt is burdening every in
dustrial and personal interest; commerce is
suffering, manufactures are suffering, b minces
is either unnaturally active in meeting the tem
porary demands of war or rapidly fading away.
All these things we would gladly bear; every
possible privation we would joyously welcome
if we could see the day breaking through the
clouds; if we could know that we were ap
proaching victory and peace. We must revive
the drooping spirits of the country ; we must
strengthen the public heart, and give faith to
the people; and this can only be clone by a
great victory in Virginia. If we desire to ef
fectually crush the British intrigues in favor of
a recognition of the Confederacy, we must win
a great battle. If we wish to show the world
that we are in earnest in our strife, we Must
prove that sincerity by a' triumph. Every
hour we delay in advancing is a gain to the
enemy. While wo wait on the Potomac
17...xeEr advances in London, and there can be
no recognition in Europe if we drive BEAXRE
GARD from Manassas.
This is no "On to Richmond" cry. Our
duty as journalists compels us to reprpsbnt
the public sentiment which we see around us,
and to ask that it be respected. General
MCCLELLAN has been unwell—and this has
been assigned as a reason for the delay. It
was a good and sufficient reason while it lasted,
but now when the country is rejoicing over
our great commander's recovery, it may hope
Eton to rejoice over a great victory on the Po
tomac. -There can be no arguments used in
favor of a half-million of men inactively lin
gering through the winter months, no argu
lnent against activity in our military depart
ments. Every consideration of public econo
my and public honor—every consideration of
existence of this Government itself—demand
immediate action in Virginia, and an over
whelming defeat of the enemy.
The Kingdom► of Italy
Straws show 'how the stream flows. The
almanac* de Gotha, diplomatical and statisti
cal calendar for 1862, (for which we thank Mr.
F. LETTOLDT, foreign bookseller, Chestnut
street,) is accepted among Emperors and
Kings, Sultans and Sovereigns, Grand Dukes
and Governors, as authority upon subjects
particularly relating to them. The present
volume-8 inches by 2—is the ninety-eighth,
and was published, like its predecessors, in
the little city of Gotha, with the enormous
population of 14,080, capital of Saxe-Oobourg-
Gotha, a mighty German sovereignty with
150,000 inhabitants! Nevertheless, its alma
lrch is not too lightly regarded—for it is the
acknowledged Master of the Ceremonies in
Europe, telling who's who, and showing what
folks are to be recognized, and by what title.
Last year, it gave separate notices of the
dominant Royalties of Naples, Modena,
Parma, and Tuscany,—but this year, though
it retains Tuscany and Parma in its
list of independent sovereignties,' omits
any' mention of Naples and Modena, and
fairly recognizes VICTOrt-EMMAIVUEL, not g as
King of Sardinia, (as in the volume for 1801,)
but as King of Italy, and makes no mention of
the ex-rulers of Naples, Sicily, and Modena.
In its statistical department, it goes even
farther, and includes not only the late posses
sions Of these exiled sovereigns, but the pro
vinces of Lombardy, Emilia, the Marches,
Ombria, and Tuscany. It gives no reason for
thus recognizing the new Kingdom of Italy,
but mentions that, up to last August, it had
been acknowledged by Groat Britain, Switzer
land, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, France, Swe
den and Norway, Denmark, and The Nether
lands, as well as by the United States, Hayti,
Venezuela, and Uruguay. It . may sewn a
small thing, having a man ehronieled in a mite
of a foreign book as King of Italy, instead of
King of Sardinia, but the .dlmanctek de Gotha
may be said to fix such matters, as a semi
official organ, and its ignoring Naples shows
that the change which has taken place there is
regarded as final by those in authority.
Among the few illustrations of the .dtmanach,
this year, we notice an admirable portrait of
Mr. Lisconx, our President. It is good com
pany, with the likenesses of the King and
Queen of Prussia, the Prince of Wales, the
Princess ISAUELLA of Brazil, and the Regent
' Duchess of Anhalt-Bernbourg.
CONTINENTAL THEATRE.—Mattere under the
new administration of Mr. Me - Neon are as efficient
ly tonducted as heretofore under Mr: Wheatley,
Mr. Baker and others have been added to the
company, and the speetacular pieces aro produced
at considerable outlay and with much attention to
detail. ' 4, Putnam," a Revolutionary equestrian
drama, is announced for to-night.
\VALI:CT-STREET THEATEE.—Mr. and Mrs. Bar
ney Williams aro drawing tine houses at the Wal
nut. These gifted artistes have retained through
a series of years their distinctiveness as humorists
and delineators of Irish character.
ACAILEDIY OF Musee.—The Othello of Mr. For
rest last evening was one of his finest portraitures.
Mr. John McCullough, who mado a fine represent
ation of logo, will take a benefit to-night.
IT wiw be noticed by roforring to our adver
tising columns that a supplementary mail for
Europe 1011 be made up at the post office this after
noon, at one o'clock. Such efforts on the part of
the postmaster to accommodate the public will bo
19preclated.
ANNUAL REPORT OF TILE SUPERINTENDENT Or
'Punic . PRIRTIRD.—We have received a copy of
the Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public
Printing, John D. Defreee, Esq. It gives an in
teresting account of the operations of the new law
establishing a Government Printing Oflice, and
clearly chows that under the judicious management
of the new superintendent a saving, estimated at
$60,000 up to the Bret of December last, has been
effected.
LECTURES ET DR. ILS.YES.—Dr. Liars, the cele
brated Arctic explorer, will deliver lectures this
and Thursday evenings, at Musical Fund Hall.
These lectures have been recited in other cities
with marked effect. They contain much valuable
information, and refer to the Doctor's own share in
the history of Northern adventure.
PUNTIVEI ALMANACS POl5 1861—Mr. B. C. Up
ham, Chestnut street, sends us this, which is full of
fun, from pencil and pen, and, strange to say, does
not sneer at nor slander this country and its people.
The illustrations, by John Leech and John Tennis!,
are in the usual Punch manner—only more so.
LETTER FROM " OGUASIONAL."
WASHINGTON, January 6,1862
It would be surprising if, in such a crisis as
this, the public servants who administer the
Government * were not severely criticised and
soundly abused. No human foresight could
have anticipated or prepared against the perils
by which we are now surrounded ; and when
these perils came trooping upon us, like un
ceasing tempest clouds, the utmost energy
was required and _every human expedient at
once resorted to. Au immense outlay of
money was the immediate censequence, and
an overshadowing debt the unavoidable and
melancholy sequel. The Cause itself, great
and good as it is, elicited the •sublimest ex
amples of patriotism; but the very agony of
the people, and the profound embarrassments
of their servants, awakened different emo
tions among the corrupt and the venal.
Hence it is that large fortunes have been made,
and are being made, by men who look only
upon this war as 4na opportunity for realising
unjust profits. No vigilance on the part of
the President and his Cabinet can baffle the
ingenuity and the desperation of such men. In
every great military and naval struggle con
tracts have been given to unworthy persons,
and great sums of money coined out of the
public necessities. We read of instances of
gigantic corruption during the great English
and French wars, and the record of the cam
paign in the Crimea abounds with cases in
which some of the highest officials have been
implicated in the most stupendous schemes of
plunder. Our struggle for the maintenance of
the Constitution offers Many allurements to ex
cite human cupidity; but it is a fact which the
most critical examination will clearly establish
that Mr. Lincoln and his constitutional ad
visers have done everything consistent with
their oaths of office and their overwhelming
duties to prevent everything like favoritism or
corruption. Much money has been uselessly
expended, and yet it will be found that, wher
ever this has been done, it has resulted, as I
have said, from the exactions and dangers of
the hour, and almost universally from the
counsels and recommendations of those high
in military command. Of course, the politi
cians,
who have always cherished an implaca
ble hostility to the war, and a secret and sin
cere sympathy with the traitors against the
Government, will continue to make, as they aro
now making, the best, or rather the worst,
use of this state of things. They will catch
at every rumor, exaggerate every sinister
report, gloat over every accident, and exult
over every disclosure, in order that they may
accomplish their own selfish party ends, and
aid and comfort the common enemy. There
is no censure too strong, and no punishment
too severe, for all men who take advantage of
the sufferings of their country in order to en
rich themselves. Napoleon shot every dis
honest contractor on the spot, andel similar
fate should be awarded to those who look upon
this war as an opportunity for making money.
But it does not come with . good grace from
the known enemies of that war, and the known
advocates of the Southern rebellion, to con
stitute themselves accusers- and judges of the
shortcomings of others. They should re
collect that the entire responsibility of the
blood shed in this war is thews. They know
that but for James Buchanan there would
have been no war, and consequently no ex
penditure of the public money, for the pur
pose of maintaining the integrity of the Go
vernment ; no great debt, and no complication
ith foreign Powers. When that wicked and
wretched man betrayed the party that elected
him, deserted the principles upon which he
came into power, and struck down every inde
pendent spirit that protested against his crimes,
the men now so clamorous against Mr. Lin
coln's Administration sustained Buchanan,
encouraged him in his tyrannies, and took the
guilty wages ho was so ready to pay to all his .
ealtellites. He saw his Secretary of the Navy
sending our ships to distant seas, his Se
cretary of War leading in a series of
plunderings and frauds unparalleled since the
days of Warren Hastings, and nearly all Isis
confidants preparing for the overthrow of the
Republic, and he neither rebuked the one, nor
resisted the-other. So far from it, his most
intimate friend's were his most corrupt advisers;
and even when his_,Secrefm ,, sr
- aucen - ramp - ion, returned from a treasonable
mission to North Carolina, he honored him by
a sumptuous dinner in the Presidential man
sion, and thanked him in a public letter.
James Buchanan was not only the creature
and the tool of the murderers of our liberties,
but their willing ally; and when the historian
comes to select the man who has done most
to plunge the Republic into this sea of blood,
be will select James Buchanan. The men
who have acted with this arch traitor to free
dom and humanity, should be careful, amid
their own intrigues against the ptesent AdL
ministration, lest in trying to embarrass it
they do not revive the recollection, and re
open the great book which records the fact
that they, and they alone, are responsible for
the war and all its sufferings and its atrocities.
OCCASIONAL.
PnorEsson ROESE'S LEcruues.--Tomorrow
evening, Mr. Fred. A. Reese, Into professor of
German in the Central nigh School, will give the
first of a course of lectures on German Literature,
with Readings from its classic authors. Tho sub
ject of this lecture will be the lyric poet Uhland,
and it will bo delivered in Leypoldt's Foreign
Reading Rooms, northeast corner of Chestnut and
Juniper streets, at 8 o'clock. No charge will be
made for this opening lecture, and Professor Reese
is extremely competent to treat the subject in a
Satisfactory, because highly instructive, manner.
Ton FIDDLER'S thou:in.—This is the name of
the Christmas supplement to Dickens" , All tho
Year Round," and consists of seven sketches, or
tales ; one or two of which are from Dickens' own
pen.
HOWARD AND HARNDEN'S EXPRESS.-11 will be
seen, by reference to our advertisement columns,
that this express company has removed to the
commodious building No. 007 Chestnut street,
where they have increased facilities for carrying
on their rapidly-increasing business. They have
just completed their arrangements for shipping to
the South, and , will give prompt attention and do
spatch to all freight, &c., entrusted to their care.
GENERAL SALE OE DRY GOODS, BOOTS, GROHS,
Sto.—The attention of purchasers is requested to
the genoralessortment of dry goods, hosiery, merino
shirts and drawers, wool jackets, madame silk;
hoop skirts, kid, cloth, and book gloves and gaunt
lets, hemp carpeting, &c. Also, a large assortment
of boots, shoes, brogans, long•leg grain boots, felt
hate, tto., embracing a general assortment of sea
sonable goods of city and Eastern mifnufacture ; the
whole to be peremptorily sold by catalogue, for
cash, this morning—the dry goods commencing at
10 o'clock, and the boots and shoes at 111 o'clock
precisely—by John B. Myers & Co., auctioneers,
Nos. 232 and 234 Market street.
From Western Virginia
CINCINNATI, Jan. O.—A despatch to the Con.
mercial, from iluttonsville, says
Huntoraville was the rebel depot for their sup-
plies in Western Virginia.
Their cavalry wore termed with carbines, and
attacked us when two miles from .I.luntersville.
We drove them from point to point, and finally
they beat a hasty retreat out of the town as wo
charged through it.
Their supplies, consisting of 350 barrels of flour,
300 barrels of salted beef, 3,000 pounds of salt, and
large quantities of sugar, coffee, rice, bacon, and
army clothing, worth, in all, from $25,000 to
$30,000, were entirely destroyed.
We captured a large number of Sharp's carbines,
sabres, and pistols.
The " stars and stripes" were left floating over
the Court Rouse, and our troops returned to Hut
to/mine in tine spirits.
From New Mexico
KANSAS CITY. Jan. 6.—The Santa Fo mail has
arrived with dates to the 22d. It brings no news
of importance. Fort Wise is garrisoned by three
companies of Federal troops
The small-pox disease is raging throughout the
whole Territot*and is extremely fatal to chil
dren.
Specie is very scarce in the Territory. The
weather Is cold on the plains. A large number of
Indians were met on the road, but they were
friendly.
The Wisconsin State Government
Manisox, Wis., Jan. 6.—The inauguration of
the Clover nor and State officers took place to-day.
Ex•Uovernor Randall, on retiring, thanked his
friends and coworkers, and expressed regret at
parting from them. Ito was followed by Gov.
Harvey, in a few appropriate words.
The New York Legislature—Henry J.
Raymond Nominated for Speaker.
ALBANY, N. Y., Jan, 6 —The Republican and
keople's moue met to night and nominated lien•
ry J. Raymond for Speaker of the Assembly.
From General Banks' Column
WASIMITON, Jan. 6.—A despateb from Ma
ce-bhp this evening, states tbnt nobody has been
killed on our Bide in the shelling of that town by
the rebels.
THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 11362
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM -WASHINGTON.
IMPORTANT RUMORS ABOUT TREASON IN
HIGH PLACES.
ANOTHER MILITARY EXECUTION.
Special Despatched to “The Prem.,'
The greatest excitement prevailed in Washing
ton, and particularly in both Houses of Congress,
this zooming, growing out of the alleged arrest of
Adjutant General Tin:ores and his fftmily, for cor
respondence with the enemy; and the rumor was
FO generally circulated and asserted, as to ho gene.
rally believed. But great joy was diffused among
the numerous friends of Gen. Thous when it was
found to be a canard,
General TROMAS himself will take an early occa
sion to show that every rumor affecting his loyalty,
which has been issued on many occasions, is alike
unjust and untrue. The origin of those reports
grows out of his residence at the Soldier's Rome,
where, for a number of years past, the well-known
surgeon, tor. ICING, who has lived in Philadelphia,
boo also had hie quarters. For some months past
grave suspicions have been entertained in regard to
certain members of the family of Dr. Km- _lt is
stated that two of hie own sons, bybis first wife,
and two of the 801313 of his second wife, are now
serving in the Confederate army, and also that some
of the lady members of his family have been en
gaged communicating information to the rebel
army through a Secession family still living in Ma
ryland, within en hour's ride of Washington. The
arrest of some of the family of Dr. Kum led% the
belief in the rumor in regard to Adjutant General
THOMAS, because he, like the Doctor, resided at
Soldier's Home.
Government Contracts and Government
An official communication in response to a reso
lution of the House of Representatives, was to-day
transmitted to that body by the Secretary of War,
covering the reports from the Quartermaster's De
partment, from which it appears that Gao.
mud., of Pennsylvania, has been awarded the con
tract of feeding 525 disabled horses during the win
ter, and CHARLES CHOUTEAU for 71 horses. It
appears that the contraot system, thus far, has
failed entirely. Advertisements for bids for almost
everything required have boon made, but not in a
single instance have the lowest bidders come for
ward and closed their contracts. Of the horses
placed on Ononrzen's farm, at 35 cents a head per
diem, only about thirty-flue of them have become
serviceable. The remainder aro not considered
worth the keeping.
Col. Kerrigan's Case.
Judge MARNE, ono of the counsel of Col. Lien•
rtznAN, emphatically contradicts the report that
evidence had been elicited on the trial establishing
without doubt the charge of his having given in
formation to the enemy, and, further, that the
evidence for the prosecution has not yet boon
closed. The paragraph transmitted yesterday was
based on what was considered, at the time, reliable
information.
Balls to be Introduced.
Representative WARD, to-day, gave notice of his
intention to introdueo a bill to establish a coinage
department in the Assay Office at New York. lie
also presented the memorial of the citizens of Grey
town, for the appointment of commissioners to in
quire into the jurisdiction of the authorities of
Oreytown over Punta Arenas, and to ascertain the
value of the property destroyed by the bombard
ment of the town.
Execution of Michael Lannban.
Private ISilCll.l£l, LANAIIAN, Company A,
Second Regiment United States infantry, was exe
cuted to•day, having been found guilty of killing
Sergeant BIIE3fEN by shooting him, ' The general
in.ehief, in the order approving the finding of the
court-martial, says " the proof is clear that he did
this in satisfaction of the grudge he bore toward the
deceased, not only for the blow ho had given him
in the guard-house a few minutes before, but for
old scores, which he mentioned in his statement to
court. It is very reprehensible for a commissioned
or non-commissioned officer to strike a soldier, ex
cept when it is absolutely necessary to repress dis
order. It is never allowable as a punishment for
en offence. But for a Soldier, because of being
struck, to shoot his immediate superior, is at war
with every principle of military subordination. It
MB in evidence that it was not oustomary for sen
tinels at Georgetown to have their arms loaded
The prisoner must hive loaded hiemusket few the
purpose of carrying out_his__vlndietiee design
— IINIIILIZI — MrSERTSCI2/1 - Trio homicide in this ease
seems to lack none of the features which distinguish
murder from simple manslaughter. For these rea
sons the sentence was approved, and the provost
marshal was charged with the execution of the
order."
The gallows was erected in the northern suburbs,
and the convict was hung In the presence of de
tachments from five regiments of the regular in
fantry.
The execution was attended by the regulars of
the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, and
Tenth Infantry.
At tr; enty-five minutes to twelve o'clock the drop
was pulled, and the prisoner was launched Into
eternity.
Generals Sykes and Porter were present at the
execution.
The only words uttered by the prisoner were,
"Good bye, old soldiers—good bye."
His death was almost instantaneous. His body
was cut down at forty-ono minutes of 12 o'clook.
The dying words of the prisoner were uttered in
a strong and nicer voice.
Arrival of Major Cameron.
Major CArtnnou, paymaster in the United States
army and a eon of Secretary CAmenor:, arrived
from Toronto, Canada, this mo ning, where he has
been on a visit to his wife for several weeks. From
the fact of his being clad in our army uniform, it
was supposed by many that his visit was other than
Be was attacked by the Toronto Leader,
and defended by the Globe. He was eptertained
by the British officers of the Thirtieth Regiment,
and also serenaded. He represents the feeling in
Upper Canada as averse to a war with the United
States. Out of a regiment containing 800, only
twelve signified their willingness to fight against us.
➢lre. Greenhow.
There is no truth in the statement that Mrs.
GIME: 4 MM hos been sent to Fort bmfayette ; nor
will she be.
A statement obtained currency in Washington
to•dny, that General LAMER bad bocn killed in
the skirmish on the Upper Potomac, yesterday.
On inquiring at the headquarters, I ascertained
that none of our soldiers wore injured.
Attempt to Rescue Prisoners.
On several occasions since the first of the year
attempts have been made to rescue the priAmers in
the Thirteenth•street jail. The endeavor made to
effect Mrs. (InEENnow's escape, some time since,
has led to the increase of the guard by Lieutenant
SnmmoN. Every person coming in the vicinity of
the prison is challenged, and vigilantly scrutinized.
Parties in fie neighborhood, with Secession procli
vities, have on several occasions communicated
with the prisoners by means of signal lights..
Colonel Kerrigan.
The court-martial in the ease of Colonel linnret-
GAN adjourned at an early hour this morning. No
testimony was given.
rroin the Lower Potomac,.
Capt. Noun, of the steamer Reindeer, breuglit
up this afternoon two rebel prisoners froM Gen.
iloonnn's division ; also 2t bushel bags of Jrulia
rubber overcoats, besides several sacks of under
shirts, and a largo quantity of quinine. The pri
soners were captured while attempting to convoy
these stores from tho Maryland to the Virginia
shore.
General Lane's Texan Expedition
A typographical error ; in yesterday's despatch,
relative to the proposed military expedition from
Fort Leavenworth,,makes it appear that General
LANE is to hold a Subordinate position therein. The
reverse is the fact. The expedition, second to none,
if equalled by any in numbers, character, and pur
pose, is to be under the solo and exclusive commend
of General LANE, who proposes to demonstrate with
his Western crusaders the ways and means through
which the rebellion can be crushed anti the Repub
lic restored in all its integrity. To carry out this
purpose, General LANE is supported by the actiyo
energies of the Administration in the various dt•
partments.
Third Pennsylvania Cavalry,
Now encamped near Port Corcoran, under com
mend of Col. Avnnim. (formerly Youercr's Ken
tucky Cavalry), spent Now Year's Day by a gene
ral holiday for the soldiers, and a general partici
pation in fun, frolic, cud humor. During the fes
tivities a squadron of Capt. Tower's company, un
der Capt. WOODBURN, were sent out as scouts, to
prevent any surprise from the enemy. In the
morning they heel a grand horse.race, seven being
entered, for half-mile heath, which was wou by
sorrel mare of Company D, Capt. GARY. Another,
between the winner and a gray horse of Lieut. lin
mu:fps, Company L, also resulted in a victory for
the sorrel. Next came a foot-race between some
of the beet runners, private BLoore, of Capt. TOWN'S
Company B, a Email, but athletic young man, being
the winner.
But the best joke was a grand wheelbarrow race,
consisting of one man from each company, all being
blindfolded and directed to a given mark. This is
a Philadelphia regiment, or nearly so, and their
friends at home may see that camp life is neither
so dull nor disagreeable as those unaccustomed to
the soldier's life may imagine. In fact, not a day
passes but that the soldiers indulge in some amuse
ment and relaxation from duty. Games of all
kinds—running, jumping, foot-hall, cricket, &a.—
vary the routine of drill, dress parade, (to.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 1862.
Rumors.
Rumors
ent.ilirney's Regiment
Application has been made to Gen. KEYS to allow
COL Di/INT:Vs Pennsylvania Regiment to amid
ymny Gen. BURNSIDE'S expedition. The request,
though complimentary, has been refused.
State Agents.
Some of the States have appointed agents to look
after the interests of the volunteers, take care of
the sick and wounded, and transmit part of their
pay to their families. COVOIROL CURTIN has al
ready appointed agents to look after the interests
of Pennsylvania soldiers, and Colonel DIANSFIELD
is here on the part of Wisconsin. It requires one
'sib° is conversant with military affairs and the
wants of the soldiers. Instead of being objected to,
it should receive the hearty support of all who have
the welfare of the soldiers at heart.
Thirty-first Pi e w York Volunteers
The officers of this fine regiment yesterday pre
sented their colonol (1 5 nArr) with a magnificent
and costly sword. They are attached to (ton, NEW
TON'S brigade, of FRANKLIN'S division, and en
camped back of Alexandria.
LATER FROM PORT ROYAL.
ARRIVAL OF-THE VANDERBILT WITH 3,697
BALES OF COTTON
ADVANCE OF TIIE UNITED STATES
TROOPS ON THE MAINLAND.
REBEL BATTERIES CAPTURED.
A FLAG OF TRUCE
THE REBELS ALLOWED TO BUY THEIR DEAD.
NEW YORK, January 6.—The steamer irtztaer
bik bee arrived, with Poo Royal adviees to the
morning of the 3d instant. She brings 3,697 bales
of sea island cotton.
Gen. Stevens' brigade advanced on the mainland
on the Ist inst., and took possession of the rebel
batteries, alter a short resistance, in which the
troops were aided by the gunboats bl shelling them.
Gen. Stevens followed up his success to within six
miles of the Charleston Railroad. A flag of truce
was received from the rebels requesting permission
to bury their dead, and an hour was granted for
the purpose, when they foil back on their fortifioa
tions, which are said to be very extensive, and de
fended by from 11,000 to 12,000 men, under Gen.
Popo. Their loss is unknown.
Our force woo 4,500 mon, and wo had only eight
men wounded, including Major Watson, of the
Eighth Michigan, mortally.
Gon. Stevens now holds possession of the main
land, and awaits roinforeements from the North to
proceed.
UTAH APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
INTO THE UNION.
MASS MEETING AT GREAT SALT LAKE
GREAT SALT LAKE, 'UTAH, Jany. 6..—At a mass
meeting hold in this city to-day, resolutions wore
passed relative to the admission of this Territory
into the Union as a State. Delegates wore elected
from this county to meet delegates from other coun
ties on the 20th inst., to draft and adopt a Constitu
tion and form of State Government to bo submitted
to the people for their acceptance or rejection. Con
gress will bo memorialized for the admission of
Utah during the present session.
Gen. Sigel Tendered has Reslglu:awn
(Special Despatch to The Press.]
Sr. Louis, January 6, 1862.
General Sinai, has tendered his resignation. The
cause is not given.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, Jan. 6.—The steamer Bohemian, from
Liverpool, with dates to the 26th ult., and advicos
by telegraph, via Londonderry, to the 27th, has
arrived here.
Business generally in Liverpool and London had
been suspended, owing to tho holidays. The sales
()Natoli on Tuesday wore about 16,000 bales, at an
advance of laid.
Our despatch gives no breadstuff' or provision
markets.
Consols closed at 00101!
The Hon. Anson Burlingame, our minister to
China, had artived at Canton, and was well re
ceived.
Placards had been placed in tho vtreets at Itoppg.
Kong, threatening the extirpation of all Europe Ens.
Great excitement prevails at Lisbon, and the
body of the Ring is to be disinterred.
ItArrv.v.c,zari. o.—The dates per the Bohemian
are four days later than those already received.
The steamship City of Baltimore, from New
York, arrived at Liverpool on the 25th ult.
The steamship North American, from Portland,
arrived at Liverpool on thy 25th ult.
The steamship City of Manchester, from Now
York, arrived at Liverpool on the 24th ult.
The Bohemian. reports : On 11 January, in lat.
48 dog. 10 min. N, long. 48 dog. 30 min. W, ex
changed colors with the American bark Petrea,
bound west; January 3d, at 4 A. M., in tat. 47
deg. 10 min. N, long. 51 dog. W, exchanged night
signals with a steamer supposed to be the Jura,
bound east.
LONDONDERRY, Doe. 27.—Advices from Canton,
China, of the 15th of November, say . that Mr. Bur
lingame, the American Minister, had boon well
received there, and that he subsequently left for
Shanghais en route to the capital.
A fev foreigners bad been invited to visit Pekin.
Tho rebels were nonr Ningpo, and the inhabi
tants were fleeing to Shanghae, where the alarm
had subsided.
Deng-Row was reported to bo invested by the
rebels. It was also reported that the "Braves''
there had attacked the foreigners iu the streets and
houses, and that placards were posted up threaten
ing the extirpation of the Europeans.
News from Japan is received, but it is unim
portant.
//MON, Dec. 20.—Great excitement is existing
here in regard to the death of the late King. His
body is to be disinterred and analyzed. The public
are greatly stirred up in regard to the matter, and
troops are patrolling the streets to preserve order.
LONDONDERRY, Dee. 27.—The advices front
America are unfavorably construed in London, and
the funds are drooping in consequence.
In Liverpool peaceful hopes preponderate, and
cotton is rising
A number of gunboats have been ordered to the
Zderspy.
It is reported that the frigate Algiers has been
stationed off the Straits of Gibraltar, to prevent the
passage of privateers.
The frigates laVey and Melpomene were to
leave Gibraltar on tho 21st inst. for America.
It is reported in Paris that the Orleans Princes
are to return to Europo forthwith.
The English papers are discussing the Trent
affair in a hopeful view, believing that the rebel
commissioners will be given up by the Cabinet at
Washington, and a war be thus averted.
Pendmg the receipt of news from America, in
response to the English advises by the Europa,
there is much speculation as to what decision the
United States Government will arrive at. The re
sult is being quietly awaited. The prevailing opi
nion, however, is in favor of peace.
War risks at Lloyd's have a downward tendency.
The English papers calculate on the despatch of
the Frenoh Government reaching Washington be
fore Mr. Seward sends his reply to Lord Lyons in
regard to the demand of the British Government.
The papers express the hope that the French
despatch will reach Washington in time to influence
the reply of Mr. Seward.
The Paris Prose says that new Southern com
missioners have arrived at some German port, and
are now en route to Paris and London.
The London Times has a criticism on Secretary
Chive's financial report, and expatiates at some
length on the extraordinary extension of the bor
rowing system, declaring that it exceeds anything
iu England's history.
France is about to send reinforcements to the
Squadron off Moto, and else to the squadron off
the northwestern coast of America.
It is also rumored in Paris that a squadron of
observation is to be sent to the eastern coast of
America under Admiral Ifenand.
The Paris Bourse closed flat yesterday at 07f 23a
for the Bente&
The Madrid Correspondencla says that Spain is
to send from 6,000 to 7,000 mon to Mexico, and
that the Spanish squadron will sail in throe divi
sions.
Commercial Intelligence.
(Per the Bohemian, via Londonderry 1
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARICET.—The sales of
three dale amount to 31,000 bales, including 6,500 bales
to speculators and 1,000 to exporters. The market-ts
buoyant, with en advance of crld. The sales on Fri
day were 15,000 bake, including 5,000 to speculators and
exporters, the nunket closing with an advancing ten
dency at the folios ing quotations:
Fair. Middlings.
Nov Orleans 12N 11';
Illobilo 123. 11 je
- Upland, 124 11)i
The stock of Cotton in port at Liverpool is estimated
at 558,000 bales, of o bid. 216,000 bales are of American
descriptions.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. The
Ilrendstuffs market is generally quiet, with a declining
tendency.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.—The Provi
sion market is ii, in And stonily.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.—Consols closed on
TiturAny nt 904 irSIS fur money, but declined on Fri
day to 00%.0011}%, under American adViCe3.
The weekly return of the Shook of England Blows an
increase in bullion of £145,000.
American Stocks aro quiet and steady. The latest
sales we. o: Illinois Cent, al shares, 40)4.040)4 IP' cent.
discount; Erie Railroad, 2446025 X.
The Ohio Legislature—Message of the
Governor
Casa m. INO, Jan. o.—The Ohio Legislator° was or
gent/cal today, and the Governor's message received.
The Governor congratulates the people on the prospect
of a favorable termination of the present war, and on the
general prosperito of the State for the past year. Ho re
lates briefly the history of the State store 1802, when the
Constitution was adopted, showing the immense increase
of stealth and population.
After devoting some space to affairs of local interest,
he refers to the report of SecretorieJliase, and dissents
Crumble plan of cAntilishing n national curt oncy as liable
to many objections, and impracticable as a measure of
relief to the GONernutont. He likev, ma objects bathe in
come tax imposed by Como eea as =king an unwise dis
crimination between people who are all willing to con
tribute to the support of the Got eminent In proportion
to their nieces, nod discriminating between United States
and State seem Hies.
Referring to military affairs, the Governor states tlAt
on the first call of the President, 92,000 men volunteet tit.
The number of men Mom Ohlo now in the three years'
service Is 77,844, of which number 45,085 are In active
err - tire outside of the State. Thlsdoes not include Citioons
of Ohio who hate entered military organizations In ether
Stiltes, because of the want of authority to receive them
in Ohio. The total amount expended for sear purposes to
January let, 1862, including unpaid liabilities is,
437. '
The Governor thiulis the ultimate elleohil ' *. war will
be the extinction of slavery i but he deprecates Num).
clinic emancipation,
XXXYIITII CONGRESS--FIRST SESSION.
WASIIINOTON, Jinuary 6, 1862
SENATE.
Mr. NESMITH, of Oregon, prorated tho credentials
of Benjamin Stark, appointed Senator from Oregon, to
HU the vacancy occasioned by the doath of Sonator
Baker. .
Mr. FESSENDFN, of Maine, moved that the admin
istration of the oath be suspended for the present, and
that the credo atiale, with certain papers ho hold in hie
hand, bo referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
lie had papers well attested by many of the most re
spectable inhabitants of Portland, Oregon, stating that
Mr. Stark was nndorstood to be an open and avowed So.
ceseionier, defending tho course of tho South, and had
given utterance to tamtimenta at war with the Govern
ment, such as approving the attack on Fort Sumpter;
and declaring that in coon of war he would sell his pro
perty and go South and light for the rebels. lie (Ur.
Fessenden) had examined the papers with deliberation,
and therefore made the motion.
Mr. BRIGHT, of Indians, said there was no prece
dent for such a motion. Ho had never known a case
where a Senator loul boon denied the oath. He thought
the Senator had better be sworn, and then let the Senate
take cognizance of the papers. There had never been
boeer falsehoods uttered than those which had been sent
to the Senate about himself. He had in his pocket a copy
of the Now York Herald, where It stated that lie (fir.
Bright) was a brigadier general in the rebel army.
Sir. 88/MENDEN said there was no precedent for the
course he proposed ; but the present state of the country
one without a precedent, and we had now to make pre
cedents. Ho said these papers were well attested from
the neighbors and townsmen of Mr. Stark.
Mr. BAYARD, of Delaware, thought the case had bet
ter go over till to-morrow.
Mr. TRUMBULL, of Illinois, said the case was not
without precedent. De referred to the case of Mr. Len
man, of Connecticut, whore the credentials were re
ferred; also, to the case of Mr. Griswold, of Ohio, whore
the credentials were also referred.
Mr. SUMNER, of Massachusetts, said the case was un
precedented, where persons whose loyalty was questioned
Presented themselves for admission into Rho Senate. The
Senate was now examining the loyalty of =tato of its
members.
lifr. BAYARD said there were nice in the Senate in
1812 mho were opposed to the war and the action of the
Government, and in the time of the Burr conspiracy
there were men In the Senate who were reputed to be in
favor of that conspiracy. He said the cases cited by the
Senator from Illinois were merely questions of authority
to appoint.
Mr. BRIGHT, of Indiana, said ho supposed that ho
aces referred to by the Senator from Massachusetts. At
any rate, ho was in the category, and was glad the Senate
non examiningl and so far as he was concerned, he was
only sorry that they were so slow. Ho was anxious for a
result.
Hr. LANE', of Indiana, thought that sufficient for the
day VMS the evil thereof. When other mos coma up, the
Sonato will be ready to vote. He mid there could bo no
difference of opinion in regard to the present war by any
patriot.
The credentials and palters tat ere laid on the table for
the welter".
Mr. WILSON, of Massachusetta, presented the peti
tion or citirens of Pennsylvania, asking that General
Fremont be appointed Lieutenant General.
Also, a petition in reference to Gen. kleliinstrY, rep
resenting that he as confined closely, in violation of the
rules of war. (liar
Messrs. Sumner, Remenden, Collamer, cipak, and
Harris, presented petitions for the eman tion of
slaves under the war power, and compensation to their
loyal masters.
Mr. KING, of Now YETI:, presented the petition of
tho mayor and citizens of Rochester, asking that the
example of 'Washington and Jackson bo followed in
regard to slaves put to work for the Government.
Also, a petition from the Twenty-second Regiment of
New York Militia, for the remission of duties on arms
that regiment had imported.
Mr. CARLILE, of Virginia, promoted the petition of
citizens of Pennsylvania, stating that slavery had boon
the cacao of the scar, and asking that no farther agita
tion of tho subject be tolerated in Congress.
A communication from the Secretary of State was re
ceived, transmitting tho correspondence in the Trent
affair.
On motion of Mr. SUPINE ft, the papers were ordered
to be printed and made the special order for Thursday
next.
• 151 r. FOSTER, of Connecticut, reported, from the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, In relation to the contested seat
from MIMS He said that no now facts had been sub
mitted to change the former report of the committee, and
that Mr. Stanton was entitled to a sent.
Mr. WILSON, of ➢lnsvochnsetts, offered a reselntion
asking the Secretary of War by what authority Cyrus
Seymour had been appointed sutler to the Sickles regi
ments. Adopted.
Mr. COLLAMErt, of Vermont, offered a resolution
that the Committee on Post Offices be Instructed to in
quire Into the expediency of Placing a tax on conveying
intelligence by telegraph. Agreed to.
Mr. DAVIS, cf Kentucky, Introduced a joint resolu
tion, that the President procure an exchange of prisoners
taken from the privateer Jeff. Danis for prisoners taken
from the army of the United States. Adopted.
Mr. PESSENDEN, of Maine, offered a joint resolution,
authorizing the St cretary of the Treasury to allow the
goods, coffee and ten, warehoused before the passage of
the recent net, to be nithdrawn a ith the duty of tho fer
nier act paid, and that the duties collected on such goods
under the late act be refunded. Agreed to.
Mr. POWELI, of Kentucky, Introduced a bill to re
peal all acts granting bounties to fishing vessels.
The hill to establish a national armory nt Rock Island,
Illinois, was (okra up.
Mr. TEN EYCK, of New Jersey, moved that it be
postponed till Dienday tno weeks. Agreed to.
TIID bill making appropriations for pensions for 1803
was taken up and passed.
On motion of Mr. TRUMBULL, of Illinois, the bill in
relation to the judicial districts of the United States,
altering the boundaries of certain districts, was taken up,
and, after discnesion, postponed till Monday.
Mr, WILSON introduced a bill to define and fix the
pay and emoluments of certain officers of the army'. Be.
(erred,
The Senate wont into executive session, and subse
quently adjourned.
On motihn of Dlr. DUELL, of New York, a resolution
uas adopted, instrurting the Committee on the District
of Columbia to inquire into the expediency of establish
ing a Steam Fire Department, similar to that of the city
of Philadelphia.
Tar. ROSCOE CONNI.ING, of New York, rising to It
Question of privilege, called attention to the fact that on
the second clay of tho session n resolution wag adopted in
rcferepco to the battle of Bare Blatt Theresolutlon pro
nosed no investigation into any further tranotictlpn what.
TOA4itnal — O
one otretary 01. NS al' tor in+
form the Homo whetherony stops bail boon taken to as
certain ti ho Was reslionsiblo for the nioastrotbi oaffalr at
Boll's Bluff.
The resolution was handed to the Adjutant General,
who submitted it to the commander-in•chief. Ile (Mr.
Conkling) NS an unwilling to believe that the commander
in-chief had rend the resolution, because he could not Im
pute to him a design to trifle with the House and return
and condos nose er. If he did read it, he certainty
misunderstood its pervert, He seemed to have received
the impression that n future inquiry was to be instituted,
and that of a very general character, and accordingly
he expressed an opinion to the adjutant, which was re
ported t, the Secretory of War, end by the latter
transmitted to the House. The response was an
concise one. Now, this is a disregard of the pH
s lieges of the Booth which requires a prompt notice;
unless we consent to our rights being tramplel on ' we
eliould match, with a jealous eye, the right of whole
some inquiry. The Inquiry proposed in this resolution
related to a grent national calamity, to the most atrocious
military murder ever committed in our history, to the
most humiliating triumph of the rebellion, to a blunder
acigross that every 1111111 can see, and none has over dared to
deny or defend it. Besides the defeat and the large lase
of arms and munitions of war, there was a sacrifice of
910 men. The resolution to which he referred proposed,
out of respect to the memory of these men, and in
deference to the public propriety and self-respect of the
nation, to inquire whether this military authorities have
taken any steps whatever to ascertain who is responsible
for the slaughter of the sons of Now York, Massachu
setts, and Pennsylvania.
It was proper that the House should be informed, and
the sonic inquiry should ho made. General Stone, who
was at the time In command, is a member of the regular
army; Coloriellßak or was a volunteer officer. The re
spective friends of these gentlemen had raised a question
as to the merits of the case, involving the efficacy of
regulars and volunteers. He had no toleration for such
a controversy ; but an inquiry' was absolutely necessary.
Suppose It should turn out that General Stone vi as only
half way proficient, either in soldiesehip or loyalty, was
that a reason why there should not be an Investigation
Was that a reason why ho should be relieved nom the
reeponsibliity of the disastrous blunder? The man who
is to blame should fall upon his 11110(19 and ask pardon.
If Baker was responsible, most lamentably has he suf
fered. If Steno is responsible, a greater weight of guilt
never rested on any other man than Imam him.
Mr. CONK LING, in the course of his remarks!, said.
the Government is acceding two millions of dollars a day,
with over six hundred thousand men in the field. But
wlicuever we hate made an advance we have been out
numbered and ignominiously defeated •, and yet the House
and the country are denied the tight of knowing who are
refqxnesible. If we cannot have indemnity for the past,
in the mime of humanity let us have security far the
future. Let us knee who is responsible for the disgrace
ful disaster at Ball's bluff. Mr Conkling proceeded gra
phically to describe the military movements in connection
with the battle of Boll's Bluff, and its repulsive features.,
say Mg, among other things, that the SCOW) was a hell of
From the commencement there seas held out nu
hope of escape. After the publication of Adjutant Gene
ral Thomas' report reMth e to General Fremont, certainly
no publication of any thing connected with the army should
be FllpllTeSSed.
We should know whether the commander-in-chief has
taken the pains to inquire mho is responsible for the dis- '
aster at DaWs Bluff, and we should make- the inquiry
with the view of obtaining en answer. Mr. Conkhng
was very pointed and severe in his comments. He offered
a preamble, reciting the resolution heretofore adopted,
and the reopen., concluding NI WI a resolution that the
answer to it is neither I eoponsive to the inquiry, nor satis
factory to the Howe, and that the Secretary of War be
directed to return a further answer.
Mr. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, inquired whether this
TM a question of privilege.
The Speaker submitted the question to the Houser
which decided that it was.
Mr. RICHARDSON, in opposing rho resolution, said
thls ans not a matter of proper inquiry here. if there Is
ono point more prominent than another on as filch the
country is agreed, it is that those mho fought and fell
Baker display td as much courage and gallantry as
have ever been displayed on this continent. But these
things ought rot to be lugged In here. Suppose any
body !MN; is found to be in fault, what NI ill you do u ith
him 1 Discuss him in tom n meetings I Is that the aay you
coo duct the asr I We must trust something to the proper
departments of the Got eminent. The men who have com
mitted blunder•, and acted from errors of judgment, will
not hereafter be entrusted with important commands. If
they arc dead, we sh Add cast no obloquy on their ashes -
In diegrace rn their memory. The time has come when
there should be a movement. The troops ought to bo
chilled and prepared with Ibis view The gentlemen of
the army, somehow or another, know quite as much
about military affairs as any member of this House. The
House should do nothing beneath its dignity. This was
not the proper place to investigate battles. Ito was op
posed to the ahem resolution. It am a subject with
which they had nothing to do, and the sooner they stop
ped the proceedings, as now promised. the better for tho
country.
Mr. EDWARDS, of New Hampshire, did not see In
abet Mr. Conkllnd had said any Implied censure on the
commauior•in-chief. If the latter suppoisol itwould he
detrimental to t h e public interest to answer the resolu
tion, it was proper for him to say so., He regretted that
there misted a disposition hero to drpreciake the po
sition of the general-in•cttief. For himself, he felt that
o insist place in him the most implicit confidence if wo
would come out of tins conflict with honor. Gen. Mc-
Clellan was charged with an Immense reimonsibiliti i and
surrounded by so much treachery that he can scar ely
whisper his plans. We should stiengthou Ins hands and
cheer its heart in 1, low of these facts.
Mr. CRITTENDEN, of Kentu, ky, contended that the
House had nu you er under the Constitution to inquire
into any matter purely military. The army is wander the
control of the President. {she 18 responsible for its operas-
Hons. To Interfere with this, therefore, would be an
attempt to extend our civil Jurisdiction. Even it we
had the right to make such an inquiry, slid not public
policy forbid it 1 Could war be successfully con
ducted en such a principle 1 The gentleman from
New York had given an animatal picture of the
SCORCH of battle, and spoke of the killed, wounded,
and dying. The gentleman had given a clear de
scription of the battle for the purpose of 8110nt fag
that there wan a is ant of skill in its management.
How ever our feelings may bu aroused or affected,
let us he careful not to allow such feelings to lead no into
improper measurer. If there tuns a want of skill and
1, hat was the remedy 1 Was it to be exercised
by the civil jurisdiction mu, poseur 1 If faults Lowe been
committed, they ore to be examined into mud punished by
the militia) tribunals. By pursuing the course 11050
proposed tte take the subject nut of the hands of those
supposed to be incompetent. WRY this wire 1 Snell ,tll
inquiry now weld lead to future similar embarrassments.
The effect would be to disavow our entire army. He be
lieved that the \thole country ha, confidence in General
'McClellan. We had better 'weaken our army than
Nr oaken that confidence in the genersldu chief. An
army of hares test by a lien is more to 1,0 dreaded than an
army of Nom led bj a hare.
CONKLING farther explained the object and
purpose of his resolution, rept) lug to Ste. Crittenden't,
remarks.
VALLANDIGVA7II, of Ohio. said that, If the ori
ginal resolution had, as pros bled for by the rules of tho
ilonsO [Welded forty 3°M a Me' is better times, directed
the Secretary of War to t lost the information re
quired, be oould lime toted for the resolution now
rending; but it carry sly left it to the Secretary to any
whether the politic interebts Justified furniqhing the mat
ter called fiu or not, and it was nett too late to object
that he had exorcised the diarretlnn left to him; other
he (51r. Villandighem) ttoNd have votetifor this
rebolution, ns IR. uas one of those who believed ut the
right of Congress to enforce the responsibility myna alt
the heads of departments. Ile thought that the power
ought never to be surrendered, end would at all times
maintain the subitedination of the military to the civil
authority. The British Parliament Mal exercised the
right of inquiry into the conduct of the Orlmeon war.
But here the Bocretary at War bad only exorcised a dis
cretion allowed to him by the House, and it was now too
ate to complain of it. •
Mr. LOVEJOY, of Illinois, entered his protest against
the principles enunciated by the gentleman from Ken
tucky, having always believed that tljo military should
be subordinate to the civil 'power. The regular military
officers aro more in the Maya an advance that any other
class. We are waiting in the fruitless hope that the re
bellion will put itself down. The idea is, if we don't hurt
any body, the rebels will return to their allegiance. The
fear in which we stand of Injuring the twin relic of bar
barismiparalyzes the whole army. The reason why wo
ate not successful la that WO stand before an Incensed
God. We are not true to the prinelple4 of justice and
truth, and those of human equality—namely, "liberty
throughout all lands to all the Inhabitants thereof."
Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky, called Mr. Lovejoy's
attention to the resolution passed by the Rouse is Febru
ary last, declaring that neither the Federal Government,
nor the people of the North, have the right, or propose
to interfere with, or legislate on, the subject of slavery in
the South. This was voted for by ono Mr. Lovejoy. Are
you the man I [Laughter:]
Mr. LOVEJOY responded: "I am the man"—and
continuing his remarks '
he said that he believed the
people were determined to carry on the war in such a
way as to put down the rebellion in the speediest time.
He had no doubt that the Government will gracefully
yield to the popular sentiment. Re repented, we have
no right in time of peace to interfere with slavery in the
States. When that resolution was passed for which he
voted, all the States were loyal, and had not broken out
in rebellion.
Mr. incnia.Dsort, of Illinois. t.lfad not the Star
of the West been fired into'!" [Voices from the Repub
lican hide, "Me, no."]
Mr. LOVEJOY, resuming, asked Mr. Wickliffe
whether ho preferred the perpetuation of slavery rather
than that of the Union I
Mr. WICKLIFFE replied that he was for prsorving
the Union under the Constitution, regarding its obliga
tions Imposed on every citizen, State, and suction. He
wa s n o t for violating the Constitution when it was not
essential to the safety of the Union. Ile would, preserve
the institution of slavery, under the Constitution, by the
principle declaresl by the House and voted for by Mr.
Lovejoy end other representatives, and also declared in
the inaugural address of the President and the latter's
two messages. If these principles nro acted out, he had
no fears for the Union and the Institution of slavery.
Mr. LOVEJOY asked If the ship most be saved by the
throwing overboard of a portion of the crow, which
would the gentleman prefer 'f
. . .
Mr. WICKLIFFE reapondod---I vronid prefer throw
ing the Abontiontats overboard.
Air. LOVEJOY said that was tantamount to saying
that the gentleman preferred the Union going overboard
rather than slavery. As for himself, ho vat for pre
serving the Union and the Constitution, with the great
object for which it was established, namely, freedom.
Ho demanded, in the name of God and justice, that
slavery shall not stand in the way of our success awl
triumph. In illustration of his remarks he caused to be
read the seventh chapter of the book of Joshrid,showing
that the absence of prosperity and success was owing to
what nee designated the accursed thing.
Mr. MALLORY, of Kentucky, understood Mr. Love
joy to say that so heavily is slavery weighing upon our
army as to render it impossible to achieve victories until
slave, y is removed out of the way. Ile had supposed
that if slavery was a curse, the responsibildpof the re
bellion would rest on the South, and that the face of the
Almighty wouldbe turned against the South if the theory
of the gentleman was correct. Presuming that he knew
the feeling of Kentucky, Ito said that if lie considered
slavery to be standing in the way of the Con
stitution, we would not Imitate to wipe out slavery.
[Applause) But we cannot regard slavery so incompa
tible with the liberty established by our forefathers. We
want to presen 0 the Union. with all the rights to all sec
tions conferred by the Constitution. He asked whether
the gentleman would destroy the Constitution to get rid
of slavery 1
Mr. LOVEJOY replied that ho would not. Ho only
declared that slavery most be destroyed rather than the
Constitution and the Union.
Mr. DUNN end, as Air: Lovejoy had Quoted Joshua,
he referred the gentleman to the parable of the wheat and
tares. The Saviour did not yeoman:ma that the taros
be drawn out by the snots with the wisest, but to wait
patiently to the last slay. The gentlemen from Illinois
Proposed radical measures instead of waiting for time to
remedy the evil. Be would destroy the wheat and tares
sit the same time, in Isis mad efforts to carry out his
schemes. Let else gentleman conceal his purpose as he
may, if it had been proclaitned at the commencement of
this oar, that the object was to overthrow slavery, in
stead of six hundred thousand men, there would be only
a small band of John Browns at the heels of the gentle
man. Ho thanked God that the gentleman was not, nor
likely to be, a member of the Cabinet.
. .
Mr. LOVEJOY. That's not so certain. [Laughter.]
Mr. DUNN, returning, said that he believed that
by this war slavery had received its death blow. He
hoped this was so.
Mr. LOVEJOY did not deny that be wanted to see
slavery crushed and ground to ponder, but his argument
was that slavery should not stand In the way of success
to oar army and the preservation of the Constitution and
Union. He was not, as charged, in favor of any wild
schemes. He never voted far any of them. He would
tell the gentleman that these six hundred thousand
soldiers would not fight the battle of slavery.
Dir. DUNN. I did not say so.
Sir. LOVEJOY. I suppose the gentleman meant
that, conceal it as he will. [Laughter.]
Mr. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, said that, if they
'were to believe in the horrible doctrine of Mr. Critten
den, it was nothing less than this—namely, that the
House dare not inquire into the manner in which the
war is conducted, and whether there aro many traitors
or not. Had it come to this—that the House is a more
registrar of executive edicts, end Is only to vote men
and money 1 He protested against such a doctrine as
having no foundation In the Constitution. It appears
that the Border States would rather see the Constital Jon
and The Union perish than that slavery should peg lab.
We hod just given twenty thousand men to If entue,y to
support slavery should the alternative or the destruction
of the Union or slavery be presented.
Mr. DUNN, resuming, said that he did not exalt slavery
above the Constitution. He would make no sacri
fice of the Constitution to preserve slavery. He re
garded the preservation of the Union and the parpetua
tlen of mu present form of government as of far more
importance to him in his day, and to those who are to
come after him, than the preservation of slavery. But
he did not believe tide Government can ho per.
petuoted by declaring the emancipation of slavery
as its object. if en, the old Union Is forever gone We
may, however, have a Union of the free States, which
may, in time, throw its shadow over the continent, but
as to reotoring the Union as it was, tidilarovild bo laws
bible. He nest for maintaining the authority of the Go
verment. If slavery stands In the way of the peace and
Prosperity of the country, sinvely must get out of the
-war. t %robin, - ne 000m arg e d, etrtlo4e,Tra o*oor iiireregt
that opposes the good of the country. If the confisca
tion pf the slaves of our disloyal enemies is necessary,
let it be done.
Mr. BLAIR, of Missouri, moved that, the whole subject
be laid on the table. Not agreed to—yeas 57, nays 77.
Mr. RICHARDSON ofibred an amendment to Mr.
ConViinea resolution, that the Secretory of War also
report to the Haase, if compatible with the public Inte
rests' ho is responsible for the defeat at Wilson's creek,
nearSreingfield, and at Lexington. Disagreed to—yeas
40, nays al.
Mr. CONKLING'S resolution woo then adopted—yens
75, nays 04.
Mr. WICKLIFFE offered a resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Conunittee on the Judiciary to
inquire into the expediency of providing by law for
making final the decision of the Board of Commissioners
now engaged in deciding noon the contracts growing out
of the operations in the Western Military Department.
Mr. STEVENS naked and obtained leave to report a
joint resolution explanatory of the net Imposing duties on
ten, coffee, and sugar. He said this was necessary, ow.
lug to the cor structlon given to the act bhp° Sec,retary
of the Treasury. Paused.
The bill le as follows :
Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Represen
tatives, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and is
hereby, authorised and directed lo permit goods ware
housed at the date of the pansago of w An act to increase
the duties on tea coffee, and sugar" (approved Decem
ber 24, 1561) to ho isithdrasin on the payment of the
duties imposed by the act entitled "An act to provide an
therm° of revenue frees imports to pay the interest on
the public debt, end for other parPosee," (approved Au
gust 5, 1661,) and to refund any excess of duties above
those imposed by the said last mentioned act, ea such
goods as have already been se itbdrawn ; any laws, or
parts of 'Miss, to the contrary notwithstanding.
7 he HOMO then adjourned.
THE CITY.
AMIISEISENTB THIS EVENING
AMERICAN ACADEMY OP MUSlC—Broad and Locust
streets "The Hunchback" —" My Wife's Second
Floor."
ARCH-STRIEBT TOSATEI—Arch etriet. above Sixth.—
" Love's Labor Loot Scotto; or, the Scout and the
SPY."
Coarragicrer.. THAATILZ—WaInut street, above Eighth
"Putnam; or, Tho True - Son of '76" The First
Night."
WALNUT-STREIT trIINATRI—NtEIth and Walnut itta.—
~I ho Fairy Circle "—t. In and Out of Place "—., Bar
ney, the Barron."
A :.:4E,mcv Dricmgcs, Tenth and Chestnut streets.—
"Macbeth" read and annlyled.
TBMPLS or WONDRHS—N. E. corner Tenth and Sheet
nut etroeta—Signor Blitz's Entertainment.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES YESTERDAY,
About 71 o'clock yesterday morning, fire was dis
covered in the upper story of the large fonr•storied
structure, Nos. 417 and 419 Dillwyn street, above
Callowhill. In consequence of the snow storm
which prevailed at the time, much difficulty was
experienced in getting the apparatus to the spot,
and the conflagration made considerable headway.
The fire burned stubbornly for three hours, de
stroying the fourth-story attic roof, damaging the
third story, and causing the entire building and
the adjoining properties to be completely deluged.
The building, owned by Mr. Wm. Levick, was Os
copied by the following-named parties: First floor,
basement, and second floor, by Robert W. Pechin,
currier and leather dealer. Be had a heavy stock
of leather and materials on hand, which Buffered
severely from water. The loss, which will proba
bly reach $3,000, is fully covered by insurance.
The third story was only occupied in part. Its
tenants were Joseph Celebes and George T. Zim
merman, upholsterers and cabinet-makers. Their
loss is about $2OO. upon which there is no insurance.
The front part of the fourth story was occupied
by Mr. Thalheimer, manufacturer of cigar boxes.
Ilia loss is about $4OO, which is covered by in-
SUralleo.
The rear portion of the fourth story was occupied
by four Gorman cabinetmakers, who were in
business in a small way upon their own account.
Their names are Charles Sclnvely, Philip Merrick,
Conrad Brudeam, and George Fell. A wood
carver, named Wm. Keyser, occupied a portion of
the same apartment. The loss of these fire men
is about one hundred dollars each, upon which
there is no insurance.
The fire broke out in the shop occupied by these
men, and Fire Marshal Blackburn is satisfied that
it w•as the result of carelessness.
The loss on the building is about $l,OOO, which is
fully covered by insurance.
A four-storied.strueture, on the north, No. 421.
owned by Mr. Lorick, and occupied by Lawrence
Flood, currier, was overflowed with water. Loss
covered by insurance.
No. 415, an old-fashioned two-and-a-half storied
building. owned by William Frishmuth, and occu
pied by William Donovan ns a coffee-roasting and
spice-grinding establishment, was flooded with
water. The stock on nand was small, and the loss
is not heavy. Insured.
The firemen, who worked heroically, suffered
much from the severity of the weather.
A SECOND DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock a second dis
astrous fire occurred. It broke out in the five
storied iron-front building No. 45 South Fourth
street, occupied by G. W. Lewis, dealer, in drugs,
chemicals, and essential oils—a very valuable arti
cle, there being about a thousand bottles of this oil
en hand. The flames originated in the second story
in the following manner. A stove placed there,
suddenly broke down and fell forward, szattering,
the hot coals over a floor which was soaked with
oils. Mr. Lewis was in the vault in the cellar at
the time, and a boy employed by him heard the
stove fall and called the former. The two started
for the second story, where they discovered the
flames extending towards a table covered with
bottles of essential oil. They were unable to pre
vent these from catching fire, and were forced to
descend to the first story, where they commenced
rolling out some barrels of oil. They were seen,
however, compelled to ties for their lives. Mr.
Lewis being shockingly burned about the face and
hands, and was finally taken away by the police,
who, by this time, were iu strong force upon the
ground.
The alarm was promptly given, and soon a score
of steamers and hand-engines were on the ground ;
but the whole place was enveloped in flames, and
gave forth a dense smoke. The firemen worked
bravely, and oven risked their lives in the endea
vor to extinguish the flames. The building where
the fire originated was completely de3troyerci ih
about half an hour after the commmise - mast' ist the
disastrous conflagration. lfz. Lewis eethuates hie
loss at $30,000, upon which there it an insurance of
$5,000 in each of the following evinpaulea Ciesa
monwealth, Northern Assurance of Loudon, lusd
Washington of Providence, Rhode Island.
The flames extended to the store No, 43, occupied
by Mr. Mann, stationer and blank-book manufaa.
turer. This place was entirely burned oat, and the
stock destroyed, little if anything - being eared.
The stock was valued at $lO,OOO, and was insured
for V,30,000 in the Royal Insurance Couspenyof
Liverpool.
These two stores belonged to the Keen family,
and are damaged to the amount of not lase than
$5,000, but ere insured. The fire extended to and
slightly damaged the building No. 47, a Ave-eery.
brick, owned by Chas. Keen, and occupied on the
first and second stories by , T. De LaoroLt, denier
in oil cloths and carpets, whose stook suffered err
verely by water. flu loss is covered by insurance.
The third, fourth, and fifth stories, occupied by J.
Niles & San, manufacturers of boots and shoes, who
bad a large stook, lost about $5,000 worth, bat are
fully covered by insurance. The north wall of the
building is badly cracked. The building No. 49 is
also occupied by J. Miles .1; Son, which suffered se
verely by . water. Their loss is fully covered by in
surance in the Delaware, Mutual, Pennsylvania,
North America, and State of Pennsylvania Insurance
Companies. No. 51, a four-story brick, owned by
the Roberts' estate, the lower stories unocoupied;
the upper stories in the occupancy of Tolman & Co.,
manufacturers of ladies' shoes, suffered slightly by
water.
_ -
South of the building in which the fire oriOtated
stood No. 47, a three-story brick, owned by John
Sharp, and occupied by Woodward 4 Co., tobacco
nists. Their stock, valued at about $7,000, was
much injured. They are insured to the amount of
$5,000 in the State of Pennsylvania Company. -
• The building No. 49, also owned by John Sharp,
and occupied by John Vogt, importer of Franc.
china waref - was injured by water.
The next building, occupied by Jesse Lee, saddler
and harness maker, was also slightly injured by
water. -
The rear portion of the Chestnut-street- Holm,
kept by Samuel Miller, was somewhat injured by
water.
The total loss by the Sze will reach about $75,000.
It is supposed the greater portion of this loss is oo
vered by insurance. The flames burned stubbornly,
and the firemen were at work up to 10 b'elock -last
night.
TIIE ORGANIZATION OF COUNCILS.
DIFFICULTY WITH THE CONTESTED HATS.
Yesterday morning, at tea o'clock, both branches of
City Councils assembled in their respective chambers, for
the 'purpose of organizing. The lobbies of Nil; cham
bers were filled with spectators, and it was then found
necessary to station Doliceinen upon the stairs, and all
but members of Council were denied Mm/alon e Tlse
proceedings in the different bodies were as follows'!" .
SELECT COUNCIL.
The Climber was called to order at a emarter before
eleven o'clock by Mr. CII7LIS, President.
Mr. Harding, clerk, then called the roll of the mem
bers who hold over. All butldr. Tilley answered to their
lIHMeil. .
The members 'elect then handed in their certificaise
of election, which. were read by the Clain. The
new members were then sworn in by the PrestdePt.
They were arranged in a eemi.circle in front of the
clerk's desk. The oath taken WAS to support the
stitutien of the United States and of the State of I' -
OF ,
sylvania, and to discharge their duties with fidelity.
The Chamber then proceeded to an election for
silent. -
Mr.
Mr. Brainy nominated Mr. Coster.
Mr. Giettono nominated Mr. Mclntyre.
The vote received was:
Cuyter. 12, -
Ilettityre lO
Mr. Cengx voted for Mr. Dickerson, , nad - Mr. Ma.
'scrag 'for Mr. Davis. _
Mr. lifelscrag then moved that the election ef Mr.
Culler be made unanimous. Agreed to.
The oath of office was administered by Mr. Mclntyre.
Mr. Curnsn then, in a few brief remarks, returned hie
cordial and hearty thanks to the membons for the re
newed mark of esteem Ile had net doubt that, with his
experience, aided by the intelligence of the merebeta, he
should be able to conduct the proceedings in golst. Order.
An election for clerk was then gone into. -
Messrs. Emmanuel tiny and J. Barclay Harding wore
nominated. .
Mr. Bay received 13 voice and Mr. Harding 11.1.
Sir. Bay was declared elected, and was sworn in ley the
President.
For Assistant Clerk, Messrs. Horace M. )lartm and
George W. Mooney were nominated. Mr. Martin re
ceived 13 votes and Mr. Mooney 11. Mr. Martin'isaa
then an ern. ...,
Mr. Henry .1. Fougeray was then ttuanincou.sly
re
elected Messenger, receiving 24 votes.
A committee from Common Council was then her*
dueed, nod presented a communication in writing. TW
stated that the Chamber bad been organized by the elan.
tion of Wilson Kerr as President.
A second committee appeared and attempted no mgt.
municato without announcement.
The Crime declared that no person except a member of
She body had a right to speak without the permiasion of
the Chamber.
Mr. Ilscaor moved that a committee be appointed
to inform Common Council that this Chamber is orga . .
aired and ready to proceed to business.
Mr Mel:scrag hoped that the Chin:oboe would take
care what movements it makes at this time. He moved:
to postpone - the motion.
Sh.lllge Aar mid that he only wished to Proceed in the ....,
usual manner.
Mr. GIM:ODO hoped that the members would not pat -
their fret down upon \slat be considered a right.- The
°admen Council room presented the tutanaual apactscie
of two chairmen. Befiebelleved that they hare the right
to be there. Then how can this Chamber deliberate
upon the matter ? The whale difficulty was In the Nine
teenth ward, where there had been presented legal cer
tificates,
obtained in an illegal =nue?. He meant no
offence, but be considered the step this body was al,m4
to. take wee an outrage. He howl that righteous
party would_provell,_butvitee,,nc that the facts presented
es.,,,ta ,itees - select Council until the matter is full/ in- ,
vtallgated. He honestly- believed that' his party (Peo
ple's) had the other Chamber ; but whichever party wee
declared by legal authority to' be in the right he woulcitsts
among the first to acknowledge.
Mr. Darts than moved that the messenger announce
the names of the committee.
The PRE:ADM:7 said that he would cheerfully enter
tain the motion, but there was a prior one pending.
Mr. filelarran moved to postpone the motion, in order
to hear the gentlemen from the other Chamber.
Mr. DM:DILE/UV hoped that the motion would not
prevail, as a committee had just been heard.,
Mr. Wertimum. briefly recited the facts about the
other Chamber. lie considered it more like a bear gar:
den than the Common Council of Philadelphia. This
Chamber should receive no committee until the other
branch is legally organized He thought that this Chant:
her should support its dignity. if the other had forgotten
theirs. Ile differed from the member of the Fourteenth
want relative to partiee. BOW in the time to give up
parties. He believed in ignoring party ties oa this
floor.
Mr. MEGART only wanted the facts front the °thee
Chamber. For that his committee was intended.
Mr..lllclierraz said that the effect of the resolution*
wasto seriously compromise oorrelations here. lie con
sidered that to a certain extent parties ought to be lg.
not ed. He believed, however, that parties would never
he ignored in a free country until there is a change ht
human nature. Tho same difficulty might have also oc
curred in this Chamber. The conetitueats of the mem
bers %route no doubt think better of them if they were in
the minority in the right than the majority in the wrong.
His °Neel was not to commit the Democretio members,}
and he belies ed Peas the to eh e or thirteen Members here,
if relieved fr. m the pledge of caucus, would agree with
him. The speaker was not prepared to admit any cons,
mitten under the present circumstances. Ho referred to
the pleasant relations which had existed bet. oen'the
members during the past twenty months, andwaid thif
they cutht to be continued.
Mr. Dioiaott moved that the motion under conaidera.
bon lie postponed, and that a committee of three be ap-'
Point ed to inquire and report in regard to the organiza
tion of the Common Council.
Mr. GINNODO declared that this would only be pro
longing the agony for a few hours.
Mr. Melt:Teen suggested toe substitution of five for
three as the number of the committee.
Mr. Die xsox accepted the suggestion, and modified
his lesolution accordingly.
Mr Loon hoped that the motion would be adopted.
What he desired was harmony and good feeling in the
Chainber.
The motion to appoint a committee of five was then
adopted.
The President announced Messrs. Dickson. Foxy •
Megary, 3lclntu e, and Wetherill as the committee.
A tecesa tins taken during the absence of the commit
tee.
Upon rea.senibling, the committee to inquire into the
organ•zat ion of the other Chamber, through their chair
man, Mr. Dickson, reported progress, and asked to be
continued. 'Their request was granted.
AlelYrr RE offered a resolution, adopting the rules
of the late Councils forthe governmentofthia body. Tha
resolution passed.
Mr NEGAItY tinned that a committed of two be ap
pointed to nail upon the Mayor, and inform hint that
this Chamber is organized, and ready to proceed to busi
ness.
The PRFSIDENT remarked that MIS VT531.13UA1171:1 joint.
committee.
Mr. Megary did not prem his motion, and‘he subject
was dropped.
Mr. GINNODO snored that the chamber adjourn until
Cemmon Connell properly organized.
The rarsIDENT declared the motion out of order, as the
adjournment could not extend beyond the elated meet
ing. A simple motion to adjourn would ha in order.
Mr. Wrnitauta. then submitted the following resole-,
lion, and asked that it be referred to the Finance Com
mittee tote appointed:
Resolved, By the Select and Common Council&of the
city of Philadelphia, that the Commissioners of the
lag Fund he requested to direct the Treasurer of fhe City
to issue certificates of the loan as authorized by an ordi
nance entitled "An ordinance for the payment of deft.-
ciencies and for other purposes," approved December 12,
IS6I, to such holders of city unrrants as may desire to,
exchange the same for said loan, at the market value of
the city loan at the time sock exchange in made.
After some little disuissien, the tesolutionwas referred'
o the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Mclicrvuu offered a resolution, that ell business:
- which has been referred to the various committees shall ,
be referred to the new committees to be appointed.
Adopted.
Mr. Fox moved to adjourn for one hour.
A mernbei itetuirell as to the time when the Committee
on Organization of Common Council would be ready to
teyort.
Sir. DICKSON, the chairman, replied that in. two:
boors he thought he should be able to report something
definite.
The Chamber then adjourned until two o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Chamber reassembled at two o'clock, when it was
entertained the opposite branch bad not organized. The_
members amused - themselves as beet they could nail
quarter of 6 o'clock,
when Mr. CrYLER, president, took'
the chair, and called the Chamber to order.
Mr. DAN to moved that, as the committee were not .
ready to report, they adjourn until to-morrow (this) af
ternoon at three o'clock.
The motion was withdrawn, in order to allow the com
mittee of the majority, who now returned, to make re
port. They reported that the opposite Chamber hod or
ganized by the election of Wilson Kerr as president, and.
of the other officers, as stated above. The report was
folleimi by &resolution to inform the Common Council_
that this Chamber um now ready for the transaction of -
business.
Mr. Melxrroc, of the minority', spoke against the
adoption of the resolution, and moved its 'postponement.
Mr. Davie maintained that the other Chamber was
not properly organized, as neither of the presidents had'
been elected by a majority of its members.
After some father debate, the resolution to postpone
was toot by n vote of tuelve nays to Oar 3 ea.
On motion to adopt the report no quorum voted, only
twelve members answering to theft.names.
Mr. DOFCHF.RTI moved a call of the house, when the
smile another answered to their names.
Mr. Mgr:ARV MOV,:hlto adjourn for half an hour, whale
was agreed to.
The members did not reassemble until after 8 o'clock.,
Sir. Melsrvris stated that he hod prepared a minority
report, which be would not present tt the majority report
as 11Ithitral,n.
This report was then withdrawn, as it seas stated that
the difficulty was about being settled in the other.
Climber.
Mr. Alm: AR r then moved to adjourn.
Mr. Fox wanted to know *hat had been determined,
on in the other branch.
The PRESIDENT explained, and stated that he thought
would be settled by Thursday afternoon.
Another motion to Jake a recess until 9 o'clock pro.
Tailed.
Upon reassembling, shortly after that hour, Mr.
Air e ARV 1110VCd that a committee of two he appointed: to
infuem Oommum Council that thh , Chaniber woo at.—
gamzed and ready to proceed to business. Agreed, to.
A similar committee then reported front the offosita
branch.
Itlessre. Dongbert), Armstrong. and Wallace ' woos
appointed a soramittee to inform the Mayor of their or -
ganivation.
The Coinruittee returned and reported the illayor abs'
sent, and a motion to adjourn until Thursday wag
agreed to.
COMMON COUNCIL
Front an early hour these was a crowd around tho
Doll of Independence, on thostah way and in thorharritiori
These w as apliatently AO itt-hritnori although there