MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS. From Fortress Monroe* Fortress Monroe, March o. —By the steamer Mount Vernon , which arrived yesterday after noon) we hear of a serious accident to the steamship Mississippi, chartered by the Government to carry troops to Ship Island, which soiled hence, with General Bailor and staff on hoard) a few days since. On Friday morning last, she ran on the Frying Pan shoals, staving a large hole in her hows. She was hauled off by the Mount Vernon , and proceeded on her voyage on Saturday after neon. The Mississippi was provided with water tight compartments, and she would probably reach Port Royal in safety, where her troops can ho disem barked and tho damage repaired. Hor captain, named Fulton, is suspected of having intentionally run her ashore. The vessel was placed in charge of an officer of the Mount Vernon , who will take her to her destination. The Mount Vernon left Wilmington, N. C , on Monday last. The Famandina was still there, and the sloop-of-war Ja.mcstown was blockading New Inlot. The State of Gemsbofc) and Albatross were at Beaufort. The Mount Vernon had not received a mail for forty days. The Mount Vernon took a prize on Friday last — the Brrim schooner British Queen —which was attempting to run the blockade. She was sect, with a prize crew, to Philadelphia. The crew of the schooner were brought here by the Mount Vernon . The steamship Constitution sailed to-day. Tho Suwannee arrived this morning, and it is expected will sail for Ifutteras to-night, The steamer Flora arrived from New York this morning. She carries the rovenuo flag. The flag of truce which was sent out yesterday afternoon did not have any communication with the enemy. A magnificent set of colors, consisting of an American flag and a blue flag with the arms of the city of New York, was presented to the Tenth New York Regiment, this afternoon, by General Wool. They were presented by tho city of New York. Appropriate speeches were made by Gone* ral Wool and Colonel Bendix, and the whole affiir passed off with complete success. The Pursuit of Price The Battle of Sugar Creek. The following interesting details of tho pursuit of Priqe ; and' of the battle at Sugar Creek, are taken from the special correspondence of the Missouri Democrat THE RETREAT AND PURSUIT, In leaving Springfield, General Prioe undoubt edly supposed he could make good his retreat without molestation, thinking, most likely, that General Curtis would be so much pleased with the recapture of the town, that he would remain several days and glorify In fact, many of our own officers and meD. expected as a mutter of course, the army would halt some time. But Price “had reckoned without bis host,” and our officers did not yet understand their leader. The same night of our arrival came erderg to march at daybreak the following morning, the divisions of Generals Sigel and Asboth taking the Mt. Vernon road, while those of Generals Jeff C. Davis and Carr took the direct route to Cassville. Pushing rapidly forward, twelve o'clock of that day fouod the latter'divisions passing the famous battle-field of Wilson's Creek, where the enemy had bimaccd the night pre vious, leaving only that morniDg. Here the camp fires were still burning, much of the meat that had been killed for the troops lying about uncooked, with every evidence of having left “ in something of a hurry.” CLOSE UPON THE ENEMY Marching on, 6 o’clock brought us to Dug Springs, where we were preparing to bivouac, when a mes senger announced that our cavalry had overtaken the enemy, and urging the infantry forward. Hun ger, fatigue, and ~all was forgotten. Onward we pushed, never halting until 12 o’clock that night. The division of General Davis was in the advance, with the cavalry of Colonel Ellis and Major Mc- Connell. The enemy, it seems, had halted on CrAno Creek, aDd here were captured quite a number of prisoners. First was the rebel Colonel Freeman, so well known os the marauder at Salem, below Rolla. Our pickets were close upon the enemy’s camp, and Freeman’s horse, escaping from him, ran up tke road, followed by the colonel. In a very few mo ments ho was on his way to headquarters. Soon after came a dapper little major, walking right up to our pickets, and asking it they could show him General Price’s headquarters. “Certainly,” was the reply, and in a trice he was boforo General Curtis. Afterwards our men captured an engineer and several other eommistioned officers. TRICE MAKES A STAND, Had not the night been so terribly dark, it is more than likely Gen. Curtis would have attacked the enemy, but he determined not to be drawn into an ambuscade. Tbe troops lay on their arms awaiting tbe break of day. At tm early hour, Febiuary 15th, -the column moved forward, but during the night Price had again fled, leaving a large proportion of his camp equipage, and a num ber of wagons. During that day the chase was very exciting, there being constant skirmishing between our advance and his rear guard. The load wne strewn with broken wagons, dead aud dying mules and horses, and every conceivable kind of goods. At four o’clock in the afternoon, the booming of cannon notified us that Price had made a stand. The Dubuque battery was pushed forward, and for an hour we had a fine artillery fight. By the time our infantry got up, the enemy had. precipitately fled. On the lfith inst, we pushed on. finding many evidences of the ha3ty flight in that day’s march. During the afternoon our cavalry again overtook the rebels at Cross Timbers, aid here was made a gallant charge by Col. Harry Pease and forty men. Coming on the enemy's picket they drove - it ia, dashing at once in the very midst of his camp. One of Qqr n}§q, a lieutenant of cavalry, was wounded, and five op six horses killed. The enemy’s loss was much greater. This charge was really one of tho most brilliant things that occurred on the route On tbe !7Lh inst. we had several skirmishes, and at last discovered the enemy in position on the south side of Sugar Greek. THE CAVALRY CHARGE AT SUGAR CREEK, Ihe valley through which Sugar Creek pursues its meandering course i 3 nearly half a mile in width at Trott’s store. From the brow of the opposite ridges the distance is somewhat more, as the road winds. Skirmishing between the pickets of the two armies occurred during the morning when Price moved out of sight beyond the brow of the south western hills. His army, as was since ascertained, then formed in two lines on both sides of the road, and two Louisiana regiments, under command of Col. Louis Herbert, which had arrived from Cross Hollows to reinforce Price, marched with their bat teries, determined to give us a warm reception. Two of the enemy’s cannon were planted on the brow of the hill overlooking Sugar Creek, and their pieces wero also ranged along the road, about two hundred yards apart, forhalf a mile or more. These pieces had prolongs attaehed, indicating that a run ning fight was intended in case of pursuit. Our cavalry, Tcgardless of danger, plunged for ward to the charge on the enemy’s position, mostly screened by the intervening woods. Nothing could have withstood the impetuosity of such a charge, had“not our advance, led by Col. Eilis, when de bouching from the woods into the opon field, been met by a murderous fire poured in upon their ranks from behind the trees. Our loss was severe in kill ed and wounded at this point. Inevitable destruc tion, without a chance to resist so galling n fire, caused our brave men to recoil, when Col. Ellis, with great coolness and pfeaeneo of mind, ordered his men to right and left and scour the woods. The order was obeyed with telling effect on the enemy, many of whom were cut down behind their places of concealment, and the rest fled. Meantime, Mai. McConnell, with his battalion, left the road, and deploying to the left, advanced on the enemy’s line, while Majors Wright and Bolivar performed the same metauvre on the right. FLIGHT OS’ THE ESEIIV Two regiments of infantry arrived to support the cavalry, and formed in line. Colonel Phelps’ regi ment deployed on the left of the road, and Lieut. Col. Herron, with the Ninth lowa, deployed on the right- Capt. Hayden, of the Dubuque battery, answered the enemy’s batteries, which had opened upon our advancing columns, with a brisk fire. The cannonading was kept up for a few minutes, when the enemy precipitately fled, taking away most of his killed. Other regimonts were coming into tho field to take part in the ball. Among the latter was the Fourth Iowa; the men anxious for the fray, had pulled off their coats and threw them aside. There is little doubt that if the rebels had been followed np closely, the ront would have been complete, and no time would have been given them to burn tbeir barracks at Cross iloljwj, As I have given a list so far as ascertained of our killed and wounded, it is unnecessary fo repeat it. The Colonel Herbert, who commanded the rebel brigade, was the gentleman of California notoriety, who slew the waiter, at Willard’s Hotel, a fe’w years since. The other Confederate colonels under him In tho fight were Mcßae and McNair. Ben McCulloch arrived from Fort Smith the day before the fight at Sugar Creek, but did not par ticipate in any part of the action, except the re treat. He insisted on making a stand at Cross Hol lows, but Price objected. Rebel Vessels Destroyed in Bull’s Bay. Flag officer Dupont forwards the following to the Navy Department: U. S. Batik Restless, off Bull’s Bay, S. C.,) Saturday, February 15,1862. j Sin : I have the honor to report that on tho 13th inst.,about il o’clock A. M.,we discovered a vessel H'horc on a shoal in Bull’s Bay. I sent two armed boats in for tho purpose of reconnoitring, and, if possible, to bring her off. On boarding they found her to be a very old and worthless craft, without a cargo, and with only four negroes on board. While on board the sloop, they discovered three vessels lying at anchor inside The shoals, apparently laden with rice, Ac. At 1.30 A. M., on tho 14th inst I sent another aimed vessel, with orders to cut these vessels out or destroy them. There not being enough wind all day to bring them out, they were destroyed after dark, and their flags, papers. And arms taken in the boat and brought off with two prisoners. The following are the names of the ves sels destroyed, with their cargoes, which consisted of rice for the city of Charleston: Sloop Etlislo , 1,600 bushels rice, Bunk; schooner I Vamio, 1,800 huihelc rice: eehconer li 'lUakth, 1,800 bushels rice, _sunk; schooner T/woriore. Stoney , 2.500 bush els rice. The schooner Theodore Slovey was a fine craft of 54 tons, but could not be got cut, as there was a battery of three gunß near her anchorage. She was consequently burned. Their respective crews were all foreigners and negroes, and, not having room enough in the boat to bring them off, they were set ashore, and allowed to retain their personal effects, except arms. In closing, I feel it iny duty to mention tho efficient manner in which nty orders were carried out by Acting Muster's Mates Henry Eason and J. Walter Mackie, and to call your attention to the same. Edward Conroy, Acting Vol. Lieut. Corn’g. Com. J. G. Parbott. The Rebels at Manassas i Devs. J. Wesley Brown, Doule, Dashill, Hedges, A Washington correspondent of the New York \ B * n > Ke P ,cr > Rinscy, McCartney, Norris, Parish, ! Tribune , writ'ng from under date of Mureh 6, ! ® eefa i Bargont, Stevenson, Spaugicr, and gays: I Welty voted in the negative. Rev. Henry Slicer The following statement oi the strength and dis- declined voting, position of the rebel forces opposed to the Union I Each of those voting in the negative did so not army of the Potomac, I huve the best reason for : because they were disloyalists, but they thought it saying, was perfectly accurate four days ago, inexpedient tf, introduce the eubjist u.to kktt wi y Charges bnve very probably occurred since ; but j ■ y the main fsets must still correspond with the figures at this time. which I proceed to give you. The Conference then adjourned till to-morrow, At Centrevillc, which is now iho strong point of 9 o'clock. Miriam. the rebels, there are 55.000 infantry, 11,000 cavalry, and 120 pieces of cannon, light and heavy. Behind the batteries, along the Potomac, there are from 12.000 to 15,000 men. At Gum Spring, between Leesburg and Centro ville. there are three regiments of infantry, with a squadron of cavalry. At Leesburg, there are three regiments of in fantry, one battery, and 400 cavalry. At a point five miles south of Brentsville, that is to say, some ten miles south of Manassas, there is one brigade of infantry of 3,500 men. These forces do not include any part of Jack son’s army forming tho rebel left wing, against which Gen. Banks is operating. At Manasgas there is not a single full regiment, whole companies, and even regiments, having gone home on furloughs often, twenty, and thirty days. All of thetroopsfrom South Carolina, North Caro lina, Tennessee, and Louisiana, have gone home within the past two or three weeks. Very few of tho men whoso term of sorvico has expired are re enlisting. Fmther Particulars of the Recent Fight Near Pittsburg, Tennessee. Several days ago we puhlishod a short telegraphic report of a fight, between tho Union forces and the rebels, .near Pittsburg, Tennessee. The corres pondent Of the Cincinnati Commercial) writing from onboard the gunboat Conestoga on the Cum berland river, under date of March Ist, says: We found this to bo county election day here, (Harden county, Tcnu..) and tho loyal fearod an interruption by the cavalry, of whom I have before spoken. Wb remained until 11 A. M , and now (evening) leave. The Union majority vote is with out a parallel in this county. It was reported here that there were five thou sand rebels at Pittsburg, ten miles above here, with some heavy cannon; that they were fortifying, aud wo went to ascertain. Tho Memphis and Charles ton railroad is only eight miles back of Pittsburg. When the Taylor and Lexington wore within oae and a half miles of the robel oncampment they opened fire upon us. We replied with about au equal number of guns, but of larger size and longer roDgo. The firing was rapid, and ours so well directed, that in half an hour we silenced their bat teries, drove them to the bills, and out of sight. We mbved on. up the river. It was a vigorous and interesting fight, thus far. We could distinctly see the dead and wounded in considerable numbers, and our men were un harmed. * ' The rebels were upon a high bluff, with deep ravines in the rear, where their tents and the men (after the latter were driven back) could not be seen from the river. 3 here were about one hundred soldiers and armed gunboat men sent on shore in the small boats. They went up on the bluff, u double quick,” and over the brow, (from tho river,) where H was very precipit ous, and covered with a dense growth of small limber and bushes. In less time than I write it, they were charged upon by vastly superior num bers, and wisely returned to tho small boats. The rebels followed to the brow of the bluff, (towards the river,) where was re-enacted the covering of the retreat by the gunboats at Belmont. Our men saw many dead and wounded while on the bluff, where we drove them from their guns, and wc saw many fall during the last attack. The Federal loss is two non-commissioned officers killed, four of the Taylor 1 s men wounded, (one dangerously, one has a leg amputated, and the other two slightly.) three of our {Lexington's) men missing, (one or two proba bly killed.) When the rebels fled behind the bluff and into the woods, tbe gunboats could do no raoro, and re turned to this place, (Savannah,) but. you will boar more of Pittsburg on the Tennessee river, if tho rebels remain there many clays. There are some things connected with it, both past and future, which arejiot proper to mention now. Nashville as it is —A Ruined and Deserted Says the observant correspondent of the St. Louis . ’Republican , who writes from Nashville : It is rather odd, sitting down to write in what was going to be the rebel capital. Way out iu Tennessee, past two formidable forts that were to sick the whole Yankee nation, at a town whose name is familiar as that of Charleston, in Secession chronicles, a Union army rests on the last day of February. The great advance guard of a mighty host is pausing hero a moment on its triumphal march to the Gulf States. Wandering around in tho streets of Nashville, I met crowds of negroes hastening to the levee to gee Lincoln’s war vessels. A pretty large number of those poverty-stricken ones known among the sooty race as “poor white trash,” were mingled with them, and a few well-dressed citizons passed along. But tb e pride and wealth of the place had fled South ward. Dressed in citizens’ clothes, I had no diffi culty in entering into conversation; but I noticed that soldiers carefully avoided, Asking the reason, of an intelligent, honest looking man, he said none dare talk with the Unionists, for fear of being murked as spies, and punished when the troops were withdrawn. For the present, at least. Nashville may be con eidcrcd warmly secession, aud the now smothered fire is ready at any moment to break out. Those that give any symptoms at all of loyalty are the poorer classes ; the rich ones, although ruin spreads around on every side, seem determined to follow on in the path they have chosen. Among the late relugees was John Bell, who, with his companions, fled to Memphis. Everything Idle. There are no fortifications around the city, ex cept a half-completed earthwork on the opposite biiDk. Manufactories, distilleries, everything con nected with industry, is idle. A considerable quan tity of rebel commissary stores is being, and has been taken possession of, but tho most valuble lots were distributed among, or seized by the people, last Sunday. The forces here are ten thousand men under General Nelson, and part of Gen. Buell’s command. Gen. Smith’s division, from Clarksville, is now arriving. Where the enemy are now concentrating is not definitely known, but the main body is thought to be at Chattanooga, one hundred »nd eighty miles distant. Small bodies, acting as skirmishers, swarm through the surround ing country, constantly meetmg our pickets. The inhabitants around also take every opportunity to shoot sentinels, and several are already missing, being either killed or captured. Great changes have come over Nashville since they adopted new protectors. From being a busy mart, receiving and pouring out tho wealth of a vast tract of country, it has become a deserted city, mutilated terribly by war—streets silent, market places empty, stores dosed. Ruin appears at step, and shabby gentility 6? bfokeh down tradesmen pass along the neglected promenades of fashion. It is difficult to describe the state of af fairs, where all so completely reaches the acme of confusion, desolation, doubt, and ill-will, as at Nashville. Union feeling, there is none, and the people do not protend to show any. Flight of the Governor. About one-third of the inhabitants are here—the balance fled southward. Tennessee’s Legislature, and her unprincipled Governor, who were in Con vention assembled when Fort Donelson fell, are among tho refugees. Memphis holds the lawgivers until That moment, now near, when cities still nearer the sea will be found necessary for health. Governor Harris is tearing the laurel wreath of fast- running from Claib Jackson’s brow. Finding his first flight premature, he returned, and while gathering some papers at the court house, was alarmed by a, rumor of approaching gunboats. Ho immediately fled down the hill, leaving hat and cane in the rack, and a bridge across the creek having been washed away, crossed in a skiff, and, taking the train in waiting, sped oil', leaving three or four companions behind. This is the story told by the citizens, who, although rebellious as ever, are greatly exasperated at their Governor for burning the bridges. A Canadian Paper on Jeff Davis’ Inau gural. The Montreal Gazette, a paper whioh has made itself notorious by its defence of the rebels, and its continual abuso of the whole loyal people of this country, in tho course of an editorial on J elf Davis’ message, says: “ AVith regard to Mr. Davis’ inaugural, it is a document which does no disgrace to the high posi tion whioh he occupies. It is only a matter of doubt whether it be mere rhetoric —fine words to tickle the ears of the multitude—or is a fair exposition of the tone and temper of the people. If they are imbued with the spirit which characterizes this de liverance ef- their Chief Magistrate, the North is a loDg way off the success whioh’it seems now to think is just within its grasp; but if the recent Etanipcde in Tennessee is a better index of the peo ple’s devotion to the cause, we have seen the last, as well as the first, of the inaugurals of Confederate Presidents.” The East Baltimore Conference [Correapondtnco of Tho Press.] Baltimore:, Match 5,1862 The fifth annual session of the East Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church com menced this morning in this city. Religious ser vices were conducted by Rev. Bishop Ames, as sisted by Rev. John Miller. On motion, the former secretary (Rev. J. H. C. Dosh) was retained in that position, with power granted of appointing assistants. Reverends Cham bers, Sargent, and Mendenhnl were chosen. The Conference then proceeded to its legitimate business. The hours for meeting and adjournment were fixed at 9A. M. and 12£ P. M. An amend ment to the constitution governing the body vyfts produced—viz: “That any irrelevant subject which should bo brought before this Conference shall, by request of one member, bo laid over until the next session of the Conference :J —was laid upon the table. The resolution thus brought forward called out a paper bearing upon the present condition of our country : Whereas, §incc the annual Eoseion of this body,afear ful rebellion ban broken out in several o- the Southern States, threatening to overthrow the best and most be nign CoverLiuent tlia world ever saw; and whereas, tho Federal authority has been compelled to use forco of arms to supprißs Eaid rebellion and to maintain its own suprtnjacj ; and whereas, patriotism is a Christian virtue taught In the Word of Cod end enjoined upon us in the twvut)’third article of religion: therefore, Resolved. That, as a body of Christian ministers in Conference assembled, we liei ebv express our abhorrence ; the rebellion now existing within our borders as being tTcatonalile in its origin ; sanguinary in its progress, and us tending to retard the progress of civil liberty through-' out thu world. Resolved, That wo hereby endorse and approve of the present wise and patriotic administration of th« Federal Government in ito ofTorta to overcome the armed resist once of tliQ'Bo>cnllcd Confederate States, with the view of maintaining the unity and perpetuity of the Govern ment.- j Resolved, 'J hat, in our patriotic efforts in the past or ] present to sustain tho Government of our country in her I time oi trial, ue we not justly liable to the charge of po • liticat »ml in the inculcation of loyal principles j BEd sentiments wg regard Ihe pulpit and press os Ugiii • mate instrumentalities. j Revolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble aud • resolutions he transmitted to the President of tho United • States, signed by the president and countersigned by tho • secretary of tho Conference. A substitute was offered by Rev. J. H. Dashill, i but wbs laid on the table. i A dhcuEMon ensued as to the propriety of intro | during such subjects into the Conference. ! The vote was called for. THE CITY. MANUFACTURE OF GOVERNMENT ARMS AT BRIDESBURG. EIGHT HUNDRED MEN AT WORK Wo have referred in xlio«o cohtnui", at different t'mes, to Hie forthcoming manufacture of Springfield rifles at tbe immense machino works of Alfred .Tanks and Sou, at Bridcsbnrg. It seems that Active operations commenced on Monday last, at this establishment, and upward* of seven hundred hands are now laboring daily upon these weapons of death. The establishment of Jenks & Co. was formerly en gaged Iu tho manufacture of machinery for tho weaving of cotton ntid woollen good*, and was the uioal extensive establishment of its kind on the continent. When the war commenced, labor dwindled in this branch of manu factures, and the firm decided to remodel their machi nery, so ns to produce rifles of tbe most improved pat tern. Mr. Jenks accordingly proceeded to Springfield. Massachusetts, where, by favor of the Government, he wan allowed to make model* of tho machinery there In operation, and examine Into the manner of construc tion of muskets and rifles. Bine months time and attention have been given by tho mcmhorß of the firm exclusively to the preparation of their woiks for manufacturing those muskets—aud the amount of capital-invested by them iu the business will appear in the annexed statement; Beal estate, steam engines, &c ...^*300,000 New gun machinery and tools 177,000 Iron, steel, and materials on hand 30,0(10 The establishment had, previous to the making of these arrangements, secured a contract from the War J depart ment for the manufacture of 50,000 muskets at S-0 each. Tide contract was made directly betwson the Department and the firm of Alfred Jenks & Son, composed of Barton 11. Jenks mid Joseph ft. Mitchel. Mr. Burton H. Jenks has been for many yems engaged in the manufacture of iren work by machinery: aud of patterns similar to tho pints of muskits. Much of this work, requires nice and cartful construction and accurate ndjnatim>nt. The firm voluntarily placed itself at the command of the Govern ment, and offered at an early day after the breaking out of the lebcllion, to manufacture muskets of tlie present Springfield model at $2O a piece. They have made every provision for doing tho work themselves, and for faith fully carrying out their contract. The Bridesburg works are pleasantly and eligibly situated, llie premises being four hundred feet square, containing about four acres, and located in the imme diate neighborhood of the United States arsenal at Bridesburg. The main building is four hundred feet long by forty feet wide, with one wing eighty by forty feet, and the oilier two hundred aid eight by forty feet. The build ings are three stories above ground, with a basement story making four stories. There is a blacksmith and forging shop, forming the shape of the letter T, one hun dred anil sixty feet long by fifty feet wide on one part, sixty feet long by fifty feet on the other, containing fifty three forges, Beven trip hammers, six dead falls or drops, and a Dix cutting press. In this department all the forging is done except for the gun-barrels. This depart ment bas been in operation for several months past, and has produced twelve thousand sets of all the iron and steel pieces composing the gun. Ninety men are employed here, and dow are turning out every day, working ten noun, two hundred complete Lets of all the forged pieces composing the musket. This department is thoroughly lighted by gas, there being 85 burners. The forges and trip-hammers are newly constructed, and are exact counterparts of thoso at the Springfield Armory. The drop-hammers consti- Ulte «I) over Hie Springfield fire,?, being tbe “ Milo Peck Now Haven drop.” The annealing and case-hardening room is a separate building, 42 feet long by 16 feet wide, with 9 tiros for case-hardening and annealing, and vats for pickling the forges. The tempering room is also a separate building, 20 ftet wide by 50 feet long, containing six tempering forges and a blueing furnace, and three tempering vats, of cop per. These tempering vals of copper contain oil the vats being enclosed in wooden tubs, through which a constant stream of cold water Hows, to preserve the even temperament of the oil. These forges and furnaces and tempering vats are newly constructed, and are counterparts of those used at the Springfield Armory. Ten men are employed in this department. The forging, annealing, and tempering de partments coit &20,G00. The stock-making machinery is also made in imitation of tho Springfield machinery, and embraces twenty three machines—viz, odo sawiug machine, one center ing machine, two machines for turning the parts of tho gui above tho lock, and two for the parts below tho lock, one for spotting, two for barrel bending, one profiliug machine, on© second-sawing or butt-plate shaper, one butt-pbite boring and tapping machine, one lock-bedding machine, one fm* guard-plats bidding, one Fa* taming between bands, one for turniDg on bands, four second turning machines below the lock, two ditto abtve the lock, one ramrod grooving-machine. Total twenty three machines, which cost $32,000. These machines have been running three weeks, and. are capable of turning out two hundred complete gun slocks every ten hours. This department employs eighty men. In the lock-making department there are 22 milling machines, counlerpaits of the Springfield machinery. 22 milling machines, costing s3oo each. Fixtures to thus© millin'! machines. 6 idgiug machines, at $6OO each. Fixtures on edging machines..... 11 roacliiug machine Fixtures 1 slotting machine * 4 tumbler and sear machines...,. Fixtures 5 spindle drill presses, at $350 each. Fixtures.,.. 1 embossing machine and dies 100 2 spring-proof machines for testing main-spring, ats2so each....... 500 3 machines for weighing main-springs, each at 8125... 54 vices,,.... Gauges.miming-gear, &c.» main fixturos....* BBAR SIGHT-MACHINERY - . 8 milling machines, at $330 each Fixtures for milling machines 2 drill presses, four spiniles at $350 1 flotttr and miller «s 4 fixtures. 100 £ small lathes, at 5250. 500 12 vices and benches, at $lO. 120 Gauges, running-gearing* &c... COO $6,320 8A51>3, BANO SPRINGS, TIPS ASO BUTT ritATKS, MA- emxßS. lf> milling macliines at $350. Fixtures for do. 5 edging machines at $6OO Fixtures for do. 3 band-turring machines at $250 4 drill presses, 4 spindles at $350 Fixtures for do 3 machines mandrilling bands and fixtures 1 do do butt plates 3 Email lathes and fixtures at $250 1 index milling machine and tools 1 fchap'ng machine and tools 1 punch aud fixtures for tips and guard plates... 1 large milling machine and tools 26 vices aud benches. $18,535 TRIGGERS, GUARD BOWS, GUARD PLATES, AND SWIVELS. 1 complete set of swivel machinery $650 2 edging machines at $550. 1,100 Fixtures for do. 350 2 punchesand fixtures,,..,. 675 2 millers and Blotters at 8200 600 G tapping maebinesat $2OO ; 1,200 5 Hilling machines at $350.. 1,751 Fixtmesfor do. ■ COO 2 machines for guard stop 3 and triggers 600 28 vices and benches. 280 SCREW DRIVERS, BALL SCREW, WIPER 3, AND SPRING 6 milling machines and fixtures at $3OO. Punch, tapper, lathee, &c seuew ak'» 06K*My. 19 machines at $350. . 2 Blitting and one squaring machines. IIAMRODS, Grindii.g 2 clamp miller* and cupping machines. $1,350 Bayonut machinery complete 12,060 The firm have 0,000 JintEbed sets of all the parts for the muskets except the barrel, and 9,000 sets in progress. The following ia a summary : Complete paita.... , . In progress.. Haw material on hand. • Tbe firm havo 700 bauds employed—lso of the men being fi cm Harper's Ferry. They have alio in their em ploy tbe former master inspector at Harper’s Ferry. A number of the employees also come from the Springfield Armory. The whole establishment is lighted by gas, having 700 large-ei/.c burners, C feet each. They have on band 1,500 rolled barrels, nml can make them attho rate of 200 every day of 10 hours, or 400 every day of 22 hours. Messrs. Jenta & Son state that they now hnvo tho mo* cliauical capacity for turning out, and are actually turning out every hour twenty complete sets of pieces, including locks, bayonets, mountings, and stocks, and all appendages constituting a complete Springfield rifled* musket of the present model, and they can also turn out a like number of barrels. They have full capacity for working twenty-two hours per day’, and twenty-six days per mouth, making two hundred per day of tea hours, or 5,200 per month of 2G days of ten hours each, or four hundred and forty per day of twenty-two hours, or 11,440 per month of twenty-Blx days of twenty-two hours each. They allege ilmy could with entire safety, therefore, fix their capacity at 10,000 per month if the ntcestity demanded it. Each musket passes through over Bevel hundred operations before completion. Appropriation to the School Con trollers—The Mimi"! *ppn>pri“tlo nations of money, articles to be made up, delicacies of i any kind, Ac., will be gratefully r* ceived by and may be | sent to the house of the president, Mrs. Chas, V. Hagnor, « 1719 Mount Veruou street. THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1862. Piracy in the Chesapeake Bay.— Quito a number of outrages have recently been porpe- Irated on citizens of by tho gangs of despe rate and bad men who infest tho shores of the Chesa peake, and are constantly seizing vessels on tho pretext of a violation of the laws of Maryland with respect to tin dragging of oysters. The vosaele, so tak* n without auy legal AUihonty, aro robbed of trnir cargoes, and thou sold, the proceed* being divided among tho ganga who made (lie capture. If to high lime tt at the Kodoral Go vernment should provide some moan* by which those en gaged in tlm legitimate business of fishing oysters should be protected from the piratical forays of tae graceless vagabonds who unfortunately have been too long allowod to infest the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Quito a number of lives bare been lost within the past few weeks in consilience of tlio terror watermen have of aackint n harbor on this lmy in stormy weather, fearing that their property would be seized bv the pirates Six of the ere* of the schooner Mary Elizabeth were lo«t in tho storm that prevailed ten days ;\go. They parisliod In consequence of a dread they had lo going to Annapo lis, which point they could easily have mad©, aud thus saved their lives, If tbe authorities of Maryland aro incompetent to lire task or pm tins an end to these ilcN of piracy and punishing tho offenders, it is clearly tho duty of the Government, at Washington to do it. Tho vessels engaged iu catching oysters In this bay take out and pay tho Government the licenses required hv our maritime laws, and enrejyic la the duty of the Govern ment to afford them ample‘protectionin the prosecution of tlirir legitimate calling. SiDca writing the above, wo leant that five of Ihe crew of a rhilmlolphift oyster boat wero drowned in tho lait storm, being afraid to go into a harbor on the Lav in consequence of the pirates, who have full sway at all tho harbors in tbe vicinity. General Lander’s Remains.—The remains of Krigadtor General Frederick W. Lander, which pusKOd through thi.4 city on Thursday night, mentioned in yesterday’s J’ress, arrived here in a special train provided for their transportation, ard tho accom panying guard of honor. Tho coffla was in u car draped in mourning. Then followed a car containing the guard, composed of twenty-live of Andrews’ Sharp-shooters, commanded by Captain Joint S.umdora. A car hand somely fitted up into erloons, was occupied by Major Dwight Bannister, Paymaster U. S. A.; Major Jacob gimrpe, Fifty* bixtli Now York Yolunte? Ti ; Captain S. l ? r Laraton, Acaistnnt Adjutant Gennral of Volunteers; Captain Anibroso Thompson, Assistant Quartermaster ni d Aid-de-camp; Captain E. t*. K >gers, Oue-huudre-i -und-fourth l’enusylvania; Captain VV. Marpte, One buudrcd-anrl.fourth Pennsylvania; Lieutenant G. J. Pennell. Adjutant Eleventh Maine; I Ton J. F. Potter. of Wisconsin J Hon. John li- Alloy, of Unßsa^huscUd; Lieutenant William Burry, Privatu Secretary to tianoral Luiuler; Joseph 11. Allen, Esq., Washington. Jn the rear was a -nr finely fitted up for a travelling party, in which wero Mrs. Lander and Mrs. Davenport. The body ard escort were taken to the Kensington depot in car riages, and arrived there about midnight. Throe cars wore furbished for the conveyance of the remains and accompanying purty to Now York, and everything being ih rvtidinvsa, tlid train started for that city at a quarter before obo o’clock yesterday morning. Owing to th-* lateness of the hour, thero.was.no ex citement, but few people being aware of tho factuntil yesterday morning. 8137,000 Excitement in Chestnut Street.— Q uitc on i ncitement woe created about 8 o’clock on Thnre day evening, at tho coruor of Eighth and Chestnut streets, caused by the removal of the contents of a fruit stand kept by an Italian girl. It scums that recently both ike store on the corner and tho stand have pnssod into new bands. The tenant of tbe store, in bis agree ment, stipulated that the stand should be removed, and accordingly tbe usual notice of fifteen days was given, but was not heeded. The time expired, and oh Thursday evening the goods wero sot out upon tho sidewalk. Tho stand could not be removed until the gas-meter wai taken away, and the girl took advautago or the fact. Uer 6tock was replace! until yesterday morning, when the whole concern was removed. Theaffaircauseqacon sierrabie excitement in that neighborhood, as the lair vendor of cakes and^ apples was well known for squares around. New Locomotive —Another ncTVj first class freight locomotive has just been furnished to the Northern Central Railroad Company, having been con structed at tho works of Messrs. Baldwin & Co , of this city. Throe more of the same description are now build ing. These engines are of immense size and pro ligious power. They are supported by ten wheels—six drivers and four crdlnory whetls comprising the forward truck. They are different from the Mnndiill engines, which have eight drivers, and are'more complicated in then* construction. Iu order to accommodate tho immense freight-bu iness of tbe road, three of thes“ latter'havo been hired by the company until the locomotives are completed. Tho company lias also added, recently, a splendid new passenger locomotive t:> its rolling stock. The KeleAsed Prisoners.— The members of the California Regiment who have recently been released from imprisonment, at Richmond, had a meeting yesterday morning at a hotel on Sixth .street, above Market. The men have been granted a furlough of eight days, which'expires to-day. Tho meeting of yester day was for the purpose of uniting in a petition to the proper authorities for an extension of the furlough to make the time thirty days. After the hardbhips and pri vations which have been borne without murmur by the-© gallant fellows, they desire to spend some little time among their friends, and it would be but an act of justice to grant their request. In Court —The following eases came before court yesterday: Block va. tho Big Mountain Goal Company. An ac tion to recover plaintiff’s salary while actine ns vice president of the company. Before reported. Yordict for plaintiff for 53,168.68. u Thomas 11. Caiktcm vs. William S. Forbes. An action of trespass to recover damage for loss sustained by plain tiff by reason of the defendant , altering a-.building in which plaintiffs ©hop was, during the progress of which the rain leaked into the shop and damaged the tools and machinery therein. Jefferson Medical College.—The anTiisal commwiceranut of this institution will t ffic place at noon lo«duy; ut tlm Musical Fund Hail. Thera will be a falling off iu the number of graduates in conse quence tf the war. A large proportion of the Southern medical students, who formerly attended lectures iu tnis city, patronized the Jefferson, and the withdrawal of the greater portion of thla class of students from tho North ern colleges has been severely feit by tho Jefferson. A Just Tribute to a Faithful Offi- OER.—An interesting ceremony took place on the 2d inst., at Gamp Hamilton, Fortress Monroe. The mem bers of Company K, Eleventh Penns> ivaaia Cavalry, presented to Lieut. J. G. Baker a handsome Damascus bluer sword, on the scabbard of which was engraved the following inscription: «* Presented to Lieu*. Jolm O. Baker, Company K, Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, by IL© ti *h»l>era ©f liis company, as a taken t> f th@lr Appre ciation of his merit as a gentleman and au officer.’* Mysterious Disappearance. A young mas, 24 years of age, by the name of Charles 'Thomas, residing with his mother in Fifth, above South street, bas mysteriously disappeared. He left Ills boUSd 6H tbs Q4th of PebriiAry, and has not since been heard from. It is feared that something has befallen him. He is five feet six Incheß in height, dark complexion and eyes, and slender iu form. Auy infor mation of him will be thankfully received by his dis consolate mother. New Camden Daper.— A new daily paper has been eiaited in Camden, under the name of the Camden Daily Journal , by Mr. D \V. Bellisls. Mr. Bellisl.e was, for a number of years, engated as a re porter of the Philadelphia press, and he has been much mixed up with journalism in our little sister oltj upon tliA atb&r rid#- of th& Driawai'6. This b&per Is a sprightly lirle penny paper. Beggars.— A beggar was arrested, on Thursday evening, in the Second district, on suspicion of having stolen a merino dress, which was found in bis possession. Tbe same fellow, while begging, had been driven away from a house a few minutes befjre being taken into custody. lie was sent to Mugamenaing. and the dress was retained at the Police Station to await identification. Departure of the Fifty-eighth.— The Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania ltegimcnt, commanded by (frit J. liichter Jones, having been filled mV will strike tents this morning at 9 o'clock They will leave their encampment at 10 A. M., and will proceed down Ridge avenue to Twelfth, down Twelfth to Chestnut, down Chestnut to Fourth, down Fourth to the Refreshment Saloon. Expected Arrival Of A Prize SCHOONER. —The British schooner Queen, which was captured by the Mount Vernon while) attempting to ruu tbe blockade, has been sent with a prize crew to Phila delphia. I Liquor Without License.— Frank | lijie was convicted yesterday of selling liquor without license. Edward Doyle and IJllea Geary were acquitted ' upon-a similar charge. 1 Acquitted.— John A. Evers was acquitted yesterday of the charge of receiving stolen goods. He was represented in court by Frederick Hj er. • $6,650 .. 900 Assault.—A colored woman, named Sr.s&n Mooxe, was committed yesterday morning, for having assaulted a man with a razor, in Baker ati-cot. { The Grave of an Irish Exile. ! The following is taken from the Uouglikoepsia : Press: I Mb Editor :It may bo interesting to your read i ers to learn that within the walls of the old English i burying ground lies the body of a “ United Irish ■ man,” and a persecuted patriot—Samuel Nelson. ; Be was born in September. 1761. at Balroney, in the county Down, and was the son of a disSeut : iug minister. He was an able writer, and is looked ; upon as the originator of that society into whioh | Tone breathed life, and which would have been I the Ealvation of Ireland were it not for its traitors, i He was taken on the 23d of February, 1703, while ! reconnoitring outside Newgate prison, with the | intention of attacking it at night, and rescuing I his friend, Lord Edward Fitzgerald. He ( was j taken after a fearful struggle, his body being cut lin fifty places with swords. His arrest took i place on the very day designed for the rising of ! the-city of Dublin. On tho~ 23th bilis were found ! against him, and being ordered toplead, he replied: | “ No! I have been robbed of everything; I coUld ; not feo a counsel, my property, everything, has | been taken from me.” He retired, but on roturn : ing, in a short time, exolaimed: “ For myself I i have nothing to say; I scorn you! power, and do ' spise that authority that it Shall ever be my pride i to hove opposed.” The delay caused by hes 'ra : fusing to plead saved his life, as he was included in a negotiation with tbe Government, and was ba nished He died in this city on the 29th of August, 1803, and was buried in the aforesaid churchyard, ’ whore a single slab records the namo of an Irish exile. His bame and character neyer havo bad justice done them. M. D. ..... 3,000 .... 9,000 ..... 12,000 The message of the Governor of .Newfound land represents that colony in an unenviable con* dilion. The people were impoverished by the failure of the fisheries, and the rivalry of the French fishermen, and also by the closing of the Southern ports to their markets. Political parties quarrel over the criminal proceedings against the election rioters, and sectarian bitterness prevails to a fearful extent The Governor recommends that the peopU rirtttld U agriculture instead of ii.-king; hut as the island is composed of much rock and little earth, the advice is hardly feasible. —Me. OhahfßAU is at the St. Louis ThcMi'o, playing to good houses. The theatres in New York are having a good run of ciislom. Mr. J. 8. Clarke closes n successful engagement at the Winter Garden this evening. Tho “ Colleen Bnv.il,” with Mr. J. Collins and Mrs. Johu Wood, con tinues to lie ttio chief attraction at Niblo’a Garden. MMacartlm or tho Pcop O’Day,” a new Irish drama, ia meeting with good success at Laura Ketmo's. ‘ Gottschalk will give a concert at Willard’s Hall, Washington, 1). O , this evening, mid also one at Balti more on Tuesday evening. —At Canterbury llall, Washington, Tony Pastor, with the Canterbury Minstrels and Loom Funtomimo Company, are now performing. Miss Maggie Mitchell took a benefit at the Front street Theatre, Baltimore, cm Tues Jay oveniog. Hunkers Ethiopian Opera Troupe are playing tlio <» Wallamsbetbaslicul Brothers” at the Baltimore Mu soum. —J. Wilkes Booth took a complimentary benefit at tho Holid&y-9treet 1 hoatre, Baltimore, on Friday evening. Miss Caroline Ricbitigshas brought out tho operatic spectacle of tbe “ Enchantress” at the Boston Museum. Wood's New York Minstrels are performing In Ro chester ; ■ Jos. Proctor is tba chief attraction at the Portland (Me.) Theatre. Mrs. Proctor appeared os UarfAenia, i on tl.o ulsoi', isu Thursday availing.' —They are playing the “ Seven Sisters'' at the Howard | Athejdewin, Boston. Mias LuciHc Weston closes an engagement at the ! Providence (It. 1.) Theatre this (Saturday) evening. Dramatic Items. Weekly Review Pf the Markets. Pirn. adblpitia, March 7, 1862. Trßdo opens slowly, and the business of tho past wook has been only moderate for the season.. Quercitron Bark is quiet. Bro»d£tnffs move oft as wantod atabontpro vious quotations. Coal and Tron rule quiet. Cotton is firmer and prices better. Groceries and Provisions are ulsn firmer, hut tho hitter lom iictivo at tho ailrauco. Fish and Fruit command full prices, and for the former tho demand is better. Naval Stores Oils, and Rico are very quiet. Salt and Seeds firm. Tallow continues dull. Tobacco, very littlo doing. Wool is unchanged, aud Whisky closed with a downward tendency. The Dry Goods trado shows very Ifftle improvement. Tho priceg uf all kinds aro without alteration, ami tho market quiet and dull. The Flour market continues dull and unoottlc.il, with very little (dapping demand ; the only auloi reported uro seme O.OUO I bis, including choice Ohio oxLra l'aintly at SF& 26 & (Uucngo do at #o.5 f >; 1 \tr+ at ki;vlut> uu Itima kept private. WFKAT.—Tbo demand is fair at fall rates, with solos of 60,000 bushel*good and prime I'cnu’autnl Western red, atl&J«rl34c bn, mostly at 134 c, in store, and a small lot of choico at 135 c. White ranges from 138 t.o i43c. Rye is unchanged ; sali‘B of State at Tfttfw-lc. Com is dull and lower, with small sales of new yellow at 54-aissc iu store, and 5f)C for lets afloat. Oats are in fair demand, with sales or 25,0t : 0 bus Pennsylvania, part at 4P* bus, and part on privuto terms • 5,000 bus Southern Bold at 37c. Now York Barley commands Hoc boa, and Fennsylvunfa 75c. PROVISIONS..—The demand for Pork is hiss active ; sales of 500 bids Western and city-packed Mqrh at $l3 56 ®l4, cash and short time; it is generally held at the lat ter rate. Beef is in better request; sales of city-packed Mess at $l2®lG cash, ut.d 300 biffs Country Mess at SX3 Beef llams are held at- $17.50. DrcB?ed flogs are selling freely at $6f15».50 yr JfH> lbs, wliioli is an advance. Bacon—Thc-io is a limited Inquiry, but without ch-MlgO iu prices; sales of pit in and fancy Hums ftt 6>£Bc; Sides at 6016)40, and Shoulders at ctsJi and time, for old and now. Green Moats are beginning to enmo in more freely; sales of Hams in s *it and pickle at 6>/ft! 9#os?4«i Mill! country cash and 60 duys. Butter is scarce and in demand: sides of solid at SaOc. and Roll at 13®15c, aa in quality.' Cheese is steady ftt lb. Eggs are worth 16c ty dozen. METALS—Theie is ft firm feeling in the market for Pig Tron, but buyers smd sellers are apart in their views; 8n)eB of 300 tens Grey Forge at $2O. on time. Blooms are held at SCO. but without sales. Bar aud Boiler I ron continue «s last quoted. Lead—There i« no stock of L*ig herein first hands, aud manufacturers aro purchasing theirsupplies in New York. Copper is dull and without Bales ol Sheathing. Yellow Metal is hold at 25c, 6 months Nails, Spikes, aud Bins sell at 27c, 6 months. BARK.—Theniaiketis poorly supplied with Querci tron, and it is wanted at last week’s figures; sales uf fine ground at $33.50 ton, Tanuer’s Bafk—prices arc no-* minai, iitkl ti ere is little or none offering. BEESWAX is scarco, and prirno Yellow readily com nmndt 32o&ic lb. CANDLES.—Adamantine are held firmly, and selling in lots at 17olSc, on time. Sperm are held at 29®30c. Prices of Tallow coutiuue as last quoted. COAL. —Orders from the East come forward slowly, and the scarcity of suitable vessels at Richmond tends to restrict ope'titions; prices, however, are unsettled* owing to the recent cliaLgo in the rates of toll. The recent cold weather has increased tho demand for city consumption. COFFEE.—There is ft firmer feeling in tho market, but tin trade put chase lightly. Sales of 1,500 bags JJio, part by auction, at 2OO bags Laguayra at 21 M ©22c, and Tiir-go at usual terras. COTTON.—Tho market is rather better stneo our last report, Imt t)iere> Is very little demand. Sales aro con fined to low grade and good middling Uplands, in small lots, at 18®27c iff lb, ami 100 bales South American ut 21c lb—alt cash. DRUGS AND DYES.—There is not much movement in any description, aud the recent speculative dmnaud for m tides supposed to he affected by tho new tariff lias subsided. Sales of Soda Ash at ; Borax in lots at 18® 18)6 c; lJi •Carbonate of Soda at aad Opium at 55.37Jj, on time. There is no Logwood in Drrt bauds, and prices are better. FISH. —Mackerel arc held firmly at the advance noted last week, but tbo sales are mostly confined to store lots at S?iO.2&®IO.BU bbl for No. 1; 85.20®8 50 for No. 2, Rudi56®6.25 for medium to large No. 'Us. Pickled Her ring range from $2.00®4.50, as in quality. A sale of scaled whs made at 25c W box, and 1,000 qlts of Codfish at iSo.on tilt. FEA'tJbERS nre unchanged and dull, with aalea of 6.0C0 lbs good Western ut3s®3Gc lb, on time. FRUIT.—The market is poorly supplied with all de scriptions of Foreign, and the recent arrivals have all passed into second bauds Domestic Fruit in in steady demand. Green Apples range from S 3 to SG, asinquahty. Dri«d Appleß soli at 4# for old and new crop. Un pared Peach6S are worth 7®Bc for quarters, ami 9®loc for halves. Cranberries aro scarce, ftud range from S 9 to $l2 bid. FKEIG UTS to Liverpool are dull; we quote flour at 2s 9d, giaiu 9)£®lod, and heavy geods at 3(>®32s. To London, tbe asking rates are Ss for flour, for grain, and 33®35s for heavy goods. A ship is loading with'coal oil for London at about 83 bbl. In West India Freights there is more doing; a schooner was taken to Trinidad, out and hack, at 41c for eug+r j aud u brig to JiUrtui£a kt s£l,Boo To Bo.steh there Is consiJfrrobte offer ing at 23c for flour, 7c for corn, and 6c for measurement goods. Coal Freights are unsettled and lower. GINSENG is held abovo the views of buyers, and we hear of no sates. GUANO.—The market is quiet, and prices without any change HU RT is inactive, there being little or do American here in first hands. HIDES are unchanged; about 400 Caraccas sold last work, in New York, at 2'2c, on time. HOPS continue dull; sales of Eintern and Western at 18® 22c Off lb LUMBER. —There is very little mavemeut in nay kind, and none U anticipated until the* opening of venal navi gation, which will be iu u short time. MOLASSES is in better demand ; sales of 860 bli-ds, mostly Trinidad, at 25ON, COAL DEALER. OFFICE, 133 WALNUT STREET, BJi IsQTT BECONP, feS7-3m rHIiIAiTBiIPHIA, pOAL—THE UNDER SI ©NED \J lug Jr.avo to inform tlwir frlnniin nn;vtlio Dnlunrare, to tlimr Yardi northwest corner of KftJHTH and WILLOW Slr.-ob-, vrbi-re ll.oy iulond t<, l.try tin: Ijfnl linality Of LEHIGH COAL, troni tiio moHt approved miuos, at the lowest pricrH. Your patrnrmgu ia re.pnclfidly .olicitad: JOS. WALTON A 00., Office, 112 South SECOND Stroot. Yard, EIC.TJTII and WILLOW, mlil-tf PROPOSALS. JRON-CLAD STEAMERS. Navy Pbpartmkn’t, Washington, February *20,1862. TIW NftYy Department will* until tlio 24th of March next, rocuiro propositions for the complete construction and equipment of iron-chid vessuls for rivor, hurbor, ami const defence. These vessels, with the excepton of those for the Mi*. fliflßippi river and its tributaries, will bu propelled by screws J those lor-the Mississippi river and tiAutnries nmy be propelled by padule-wheels. The bo either wholly of iron (which would be preferred Vor of iron und wood combined, ha the projectors may consider most suitable for the object proposed. but tlioir m!il< s and decks must be prelected with an iron urniatun] sufficient to resist the heaviest shot and shells. The vessels for the Mississippi river and its tributaries aro not to draw more than six feet water when fully equipped and armed, at wliicb drafts they are to be able to maintain a permanent speel of nine knots per hour in still water, and carry sufficient coal in the bunkers for six days steaming at that speed. Their armament will cohfiist of not less than six elevcnrinch gnus. Thu vessels for harbor defence aro not to draw more than twelvejeet water when full equipp< d and armed, ut which draft they are to be able to maintain a permanent speed of ten knots per hour in. smooth water, and carry sufficient coal m the bunkers for seven days’ steaming at that speed. Their anuaneut will consist of not loss than from two to four eleven-inch guns, Tim vogHGla for const detailed are not tA draw mava tliuu twenty feet water when fully equipped and armed, at which draft they are to lx> able to maintain a perma nent speed of fifteen knots per hour at sea, a.id carry sufficient ceul in thojuinkorglortwelvedays’ learning at that speed. Tlioir urmameut will consist of one or two fifteen or tweuty-iuuh nuns. Thu guns of tho for harbor and coast defence aro to train to ail points of tho compass without change in the vested's position. The propositions must state the number of vessels, subject to the election of tho Department, which the party proposes to furnish complete in every respect, em bracing armour plating, steam machinery, and equip ments of all kinds, ready for sorvice, excepting only the ordimneu and ordnance stores and provisions the propo sition inufct he accompanied by descriptions, spsoide*- tiuLiH, drawings, and models ol such character that tho work could be executed from them. The place of delivery must be slated ; the time within which tho vessel or vessels are to be completed, aud also the total sum to be paid for each. It will bo stipulated in the contract that one-fifth tbo total amount wiil bo retained by the Government until sixty days {ti ter the reception of tho vessel, in order to give it a trial, the remaining paj-mmU being mw\f) with due regard to the proper performance and progress of tho woik j the contract will also embrace forfeitures for fail ure to perform the conditions specified. Tho bids must-bo accompanied by tbo guarantee re quired by law, that, if a contract U awarded, it will bo promptly executed; and tho names of the panics who aro to become the sureties to the aiuonut of the face of the contract ulJl Also be stated. The Department will consider any other propositions that may be presented in which the draft of water above named is not exceeded. Tho Department will ho at liberty to accept or reject any or all the propositions. fe*2.!-swtft SEALED PROPOSALS arc incited till the loth day of March, at 12 o'clock 21., fa* supplying tfc* U. S. Sbb. Dep’fc with C.ObO head of BEEF CATTLE ou the hoof. The Cattle to be delivered at. Washington City, and each animal to average 1,300 pounds gross weight; no animal admitted which weighs less than 1,000 pounds gross. The Cattle to be delivered at such times and in such quantities as tho Government may require. No Cattle will be required under this contract before the Ist day of Apiil, 1802. Heifers and Bullocks not wanted. A Lend with goed and sufficient security will be re quired. Government reserves to itself the right to pay in Trea sury notes. No bid will be entertained when pnt in by contractors who have previously failed to comply with their contracts, or where the bidder is not present to rnspuud to his bid. Bids to be directed to Maj. A. BiiiOllVVlTiLl, 6. U. 8. A., Washington, D. 0. Form of Bid. I, A B, do hereby propose to deliver to the Govern ment good Beef Cattle ou the hoof for per hundred pounds gross weight. The Cattle to be delivered at —, according to the terms of the enclosed advertisement- The Cattle to ho weighed on (he scales, aud the weight so determined to bo the purchase weight I hereby ag-eo to give a good aud sufficient bond for the fultUmeut of the contract, and to receive Treasury notes in payment for the Cattle. felB-tm9 A EMI CLOTHING ANP JBQtfl- II PACE OFFICE, Philaorlphia, February 28, 1862. SEALED PROPOSALS are invited until WEDNES DAY, March sth, at 12 M, lor furnishing 60,000 TENTS D’aKBRK, FRENCH PATTERN, A sample of which can be seen at this office, tj be made of linen or cotton, find delivered in New York and Phila* dolphin. Alan, ARMY GAITERS OR LEGGINGS, of good strong linen or cotton duck, a sample of which can be seen at this office. Each biu is invited for 1,009 to 10,000 pairs cf these Leggings, and bidders aro required to state bow soon they can deliver tliom. Bids must be endorsed Proposals for Touts D’Arbre, or* Proposals for Gaiters or Laggings. The names of proper securities will be required in the proposals. G H. OItOSMAN, mill Deputy Quartermaster General. A SSISTANT QUARTERMASTER’S jLA OFFICE, corner TWENTY SECONB and G Streets. Washington February 28.1802. TWO HUNDRED EXPERIENCED TEAM4TERS can obtain immediate employment on application at this Office. Wages $25 per month and a daily ration. J. J. DANA, roh3-6t Oapt., Asst. Quartermaster U. S. Army. liEttAli* TN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR A THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of ANN BRYNAN, deceased The auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle, and adjust the account of MART M. BRYN&N, de ct-nsed, who >viis fid mini §lrAir ik 6f §fiid dd£4d6ftt, (05 filed by John Brynun, her administrator,) and to report dis tribution of the balance, will meet tho parties interested on MONDAY, the 17tli day of March, 1862, at 4 o'clock P. M„ at hia office, No. 218 South SIXTH Street, Phi ladelphia. mh4-tnthsst LEWIS C. CASSIDY, Auditor. TN TIIE ORPHANS* COURT FOR A THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of HENRY APPLE, tir., deceased. Notice is hereby given that the widow of paid decedent Inis filed in said court her petition and appraisement, claiming to retain personal property in the said appraise n-enfc im-uuoncd to the value of three hundred dollars, under the act of Assembly of April 14,1851, and supple ments thereto, and that the same will be presented for the approval of said court on Friday, March 21st, 1862, unless exceptions aro filed thereto. JOHN L. SHOEMAKER, mh4-tuth4t* Attorney for tho Petitioner. TN THE ORPHANS’ COURT F$R A THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADEL PHIA. Fstato of CATHARINE YOUE, deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle, and adjust the account of ABBiIIAM RliX, Trustee under the will ol the said decedent, and ti> report distri bution of (lie balance, will meet tho parties interested, for the jourposes of lus appointment, on TCTEdOAY, March 18, 1862, at 4 P. M., at hia' office, No. 213 South SIXTH Street, Philadelphia. mh6-thfetust# MEDICINAL. P LTJTEN CAPSULES ~ \X of PURE COD-LIVER OIL. The repugnance of most patients to COD-LIVES OIL, and the inability of many to taka it at all. has in duced various forms {of disguise for its administration that are familiar to the Medical Profession. Some of tlu m answer in special cases, but moro often tholvehide neutralize* the usual effect of tho Oil, proving quite as mipaiat&blo and of loss therapeutic value. The repug nance, nausea, &c., to invalids, induced by disgust of the Oil, is entirety obviated by tho use of our CAPSULES. COP-LrVEB OIL CAPSULES have been much need lately in Europe, the experience there or the good’re sults from their use in both hospital and private practice, aside from tho naturally suggested advantages, are suf ficient to warrant our claiming the virtues we do for them, feeling assured their use will result in benefit and desorved favor.. Prepared by WYETH & BROTHER. 1419 WALNUT Stroet, Philadelphia^ MUTTER’S COUGH SYRUP. F. BROWN. COPY-RIGHT SECURED. Prepared only from the Original Prescription of the late 'PROFESSOR MUTTER. AT FREDERICK BROWN’S, Northeast corner of FIFTH and CHESTNUT Streets, Philadelphia. This Remedy Is a safe and simple preparation from the receipt of the late distinguished Professor Mutter, with whomitwaoa fluorite preeeriytim Thathe Heed His hia extensive practice, insures to the timid a certain proof of its pure and innoxious elements, and to those who know his character for skill and careful attention, to prescribe only such remedial agents as should socure restoration without producing subsequent evil, it will bo welcomed as a real good. Under the guidance of a Phy sician (to whom Its combination will unhesitatingly be mode known), it will always bo found very beneficial, and in cases where a medical adviser is not at hand, It may be used with safety, according to the directions, in all cases of short or long duration. For sale at FREDERICK BROWN’S, Drug and Chemical Store, N. E. corner or FIFTH and CHESTNUT Sts., oclß-s&w 6m Philadelphia. EXPRESS COMPANIES. THE ADAMS EX FBSSS COMPANY, Office 320 CHESTNUT Street, forwards Parcels, Packages, Mer chandise, Bank Notes, and Specie, either by its own Unoß or in connection with other Express Companies, to all the principal Towns and Cities of the United States. E. 8. SANDFGBD, fe!9 General Superintendent- HOTELS. A CARD.—THE UNDERSIGNED, lats of the GIBABD HOUSE, Philadelphia, ha.a (eased, Cor a term of years, WILLARD’S HOTEL, In Washington. They take this occasion to return to tbek old friends and customers many thanks for past favors, and beg to awraretheift that they «111 b 4 U6«t k*jW 16 4*e them In their new quarters. SYKES, CHADWICK, A 00. WAflimovon, July 16,1861. au23-l» Terrapins, oysters stewed ASP FBIEP, ASP CHICKEN SALAB.-Inrt titlon cards aim other notices will be distributed In an earts of the city, with punctuality. The undersigned is at all times prepared to present, for tha inspection of Ladies and Gentlemen, a list of the things necessary fora large or small ontortainment, as the ease may be, thereby avoiding all unnecessary profusion end waste j and flatters himself, that by his long expe rience la business, he wifi be aMe at all times to give, ftfi taretofore, entire satisfaction to all who favor him with ibeir patronage. HENRY JONES, Caterer, No. 260 South TWELFTH Street, above BPBUOB, aei-flm • TTXTRA FAMILY FLOUR, BUCK- Pl wheat Flour, By. Flour, and Com Meal, always on Land, ntS. Z. GOTTWALb', No. 612 SPRING GAR DEN etreot. rah4-tf Tortoise shell.—a few boxes of Tortoise Shell for .ale by JAURETOHE & LAVE RONE, fe2l 202 ana 204 South FRONT Street. QHEEP AND GOAT SKINS—A small invoice of Shoap and Goat Skins for solo by JAUBETCHE & LAVJCRQNE, (621 202 and 204 South FRONT Start, SALE OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC? DRY GOODS. On Tuesday Mrtfrdng, March 11, at 10 o'clock, by catalogue, for OMh-r 400 low fancy and nfnpio dr/ goofl*. LEWIS 0. CASSIDY, Auditor. BALES IJY AUCTION. TPUBNKSS, RRINLEY, A CO., j- 429 CHESTNUT ffJBEBT. PRINTED BRILLIANTS, CAMBRICS, AND POPLINS. Tiftwday Morning, cases London coiorid Persians. do do do moussvline dclrjJnes. do da jmra r.*.o?j»ir gliicu gop)^ lf da dn cmbrnjiteycil Milana. do 9-8 chintz brjllfcttte, do 9-8 snmll-fignrcii madder do. do 9 8 madder- printed’ .umjbrtas. PRINTED CASHMERE AND BKOCBK 3TRLLA SHAWLS AND SHAWL BUBDEISJI On Tuceuhy, coses 12-4 printed Cash mere-shawls. - do 14-4 broche* bordered alftila shawls. do ebav. I border a. FIVE HUNDRED CARTONS NSW STYLE 1TXB&&* BONNET RIBHOH3. th« Importation of Messrs. Chai v L*ii Fayen A C 6.) 1 ba Tues Jay Mornlrg, {UI6 eartonH Non. 4&40 new Ht.jle Sgnrod plaid broshe figured porrlt do aoie bonnet ribbons. Philip fokd & oo. 3 auction eers, 626 MARKET and 622 CCMMXBOB Stfl- SALE OF 1,000 CASKS BOOT 3, £«OES, 880-- GANS, do tfe- Miflidky Morning, March 10, at 10 o’eieck, precisely, will bo'sold by cata-* logue, for cash— 1,000 cases mens’, boys’, and youths'calf kip, grain, boots, calf and kip brrgans, Oxford tioo, Congress gaiters, Wellington ar.d'BitJtmoral boots; woman’s, misses, ami children’s calf, Itip, goat, kid, and tnorosco, huoled boots and shoes, gaiters, Blippere, Balmorals, Ac. Also, a large assortment of first-class city madegouds. BALE OF 1,000 CASES BOOTS, SHOES, AJJD BROGANS. On Thursday Morning, March 130», at 10 o’clock, precisely, will be sold, by catalogue, 1,1 00 cases men’s, boys’, and youths’ calf, hip, grain, and Click boots r ca?f, kip, and enameltel bro gans, Ccngret!*gaiters, Oxtnrcl ties, Welilneton ami Bal morul lwotß, wonwn’B, ft nil ciiildren'fl cftlf, kip, goat, kid, morocco, ami uwiffiishud huuiod boots, shoos, gaiters, slippers. Balmorals, Ac. Also, a largo assortment of first claa# city-mode goods. Goods open lor examination, with catalogues, early on the morning of salo. LB. HOPPIN & CO., AUCTION t JSEB9, »4? MAMET STREET. GENERAL 6ALE OF DRY GOODS, TRIMMINGS,. HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS, HOOP SKIRTS, Ac. On Tuesday Morning, March 11, at 10 o’clock. Inoluded in sale will be fonnd a desirable assertment of seasonable g»ods, adapted to present sales. f’Oli SALE AND TO LET, rpo EISTILLERS. Tlw DISTILLERY known, ae the ** PHGEDNIXj” and formerly owned aud occupied- by SAML. SMYTH, Eeq , fitHAted on TWENTY-THIRD, between RACE and VINE Streets, Philadelphia, Capacity 600 bushels per day, is now offered for sale on riusouablo and accom modating terms. Is in goqd rui.uitjg order, and has all tho modern improvements. An Artesian welt on the pre mises fnrniahea an unfailing supply of good, pure water. Address Z. LOCKS & GO., No, iOIO MAHKI3X Sfcr«T*st, PLiladfel jiljla. dt# 0 FOR SALE, OR WILL BE EX- Mill changed fui good city property, a email VILLAGE, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, at the headofSassa frss river, comprising a Grist Mill, with. French Burr Stones; Saw .MtM, Spoke Factory, Store House and Post <-'4bc«, BliuikifiiiiUi Shop, and some seven »r eight t,uio!l DwfrlliusP, and about thirty aerea of Crotind. The mills are >n firet-i ate enter, having recently bc-m repaired, and new forebaj s and Turbine water wheels introduced. The water-power is ample and sufficient, tlio whole year rotind. The surrounding country is good. Twelve miles from railroad ; five from steamboat landing, Now rented for 51.600 per year, with good security Price $15,000. Am-ly'to J. 11. V/A.EKKS, lu2s.ii' no South FOURTH Streot. gg TO KEJST A Desirable HOUdiS, dL-ncar BROAD and WALNUT. All modern conve niences. Reserving Office. Furuitnre for mlc, if de sired. Apply to E. PETTIT, jaSl-lf 1423 WALNUT Streot.- FQE SALE AND EXCHANGE— A large number of Farms in the adjoining Goour tieo, Slateg of Delaware, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey, averaging from 10 to 200 acres of laud. Thoee wishing to oxchaugn or purchase would do woll to oall and examine my Register of Fnrm3. Apply to jal-tf E. PET CIT. No. 309 WALNUT Street. FOR SALE—A Desirable FARM, containing $5 acres of superior land, near Sandy Run Station, North Pennsylvania Railroad, with first class Stone buildings. Principal part of the purchaee money etui remain at 6 per cent. Apply to E. PETTIT, ial No. SO9 WALNUT Street Fm SALE, CHEAP—Valuable Farm, 133 acres, near Williamstown, Camden ce., New Jersey, with good improvements, only twenty-eight miles from the City. AUo, several Farms to exchange. Price only 35,000. Tf mseasy. Apply to E. PETTIT, Ko. 209 WALNUT Street. fog fa 30,000 PEACH TREES—ONE idCyear’e growth from the bud, choice fruit, and very fine trees—will be sold cheap. Apply to fel-tf J. H. WATERS, 110 S. FOURTH Bt. FOB SALE, CHEAP— Two fine. Fruit Farms near Dover, Delaware, convenient to Railroad Station, ’with good improvomnnts. Term* easy. PosHOssiou this spring. Apply to E. PETTIT, No .309 WALNUT Street. f 8 Farm for sale.—a farm, in excellent state of cultivation, containing fifty-on* oerre, (nine of which are woodland,) pleasantly situated in Limerick township, Montgomery county, two and a half mile a from the Limerick station, on the Reading Railroad, is offered for Bale. Prices—Five .thou sand dol lars ($5,000). Apply on the preiuisus. noie-tf SAMUEL H. GRAFF. GROCERIES. QRAB- APPLE CIDER, OLD CURRANT WINE, OUR USUAL SUPPLT, JUST RECEIVED. ALBERT C, ROBERTS, DEALER IN FINE GROCERIES, Corner of ELEVENTH and VINE Sta, A/TACKEREL, HERRING, SHAD, IYJL SALMON, A-o 3,000 this. Mess Nos. 1,2, and 3 MACKEREL, large, medium, and smali, in assorted wekoges of clinic?, ißtc-coiiglit fat 5,000 bhis New Halifax, Eastport, and Labrador Hor> rings, of choice qualities. 6,000 boxes extra new scaled Herriugs. 3,000 boxes extra new No. 1 Herrings. 4,000 boxes large Magdaline Herrings. 250 bbls.' Mackinac White Fish. 60 bbls. new Economy Mess Shad. 25 bids, new Halifax Salmon. 1,606 quintals Grand Bank Codfish. 500 boxes Herkimer County Choose. In Btore and landing, for sale by MURPHY A KOONS, nos No. 146 North WHARVES. .LOOKING GLASSES JAMBS B. EARLE & SON, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS LOOKING GLASSES. OIL PAINTINGS, FINE ENGRAVINGS, PICTURE AND PORTRAIT FRAMES, PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, CABTE-DE-VISITE PORTRAITS, EARLE’S GALLERIES, _ 816 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. Hanging vases. Ornamental Flower Pots, pavlyr Vases Tor Growing Flowers Baskets for Jardiitiers. Pedestals with Vase for Flo wart. Antique Vases for Mantels. Vases Keoaiesauce for Parlor. Rustic and Terra Cotta Vase*. Lava Flower Pots ami Vanes. Garden .Vases aud Pede*r.n!s. Brocket! for Bnstg and Ifigarefc With a groat variety of articles suitable for Christ mas presents, for sale retail taad to the trade. Warerooms 1010 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia, dell 8- A. HARRISON. All who want good flour and Buckwheat Meal, should not fail to go to S. Z. GOTXWALS* now store. No. 602 North SECOND Street, as his celebratc-d brands of Flour are now used by tho host families in tho city, aul are universally acknowledged to have no superior. nih4-tf DRIED FRUlT.—Bright new half and mixed Peach oa. Choice New York State Apples. Choice New York State Blackberries. New Ohio Apples, part sliced, iu white bags. In store and for by RHODES A WILLIAMS, felB-tf 107 South WATER Street. T ARB,-—A coniiigimient of pure Jersey I 1 and Western Lard, iu small kegs, just received and for sale by RHODES Sc WILLIAMS, fe2s 1M South WATER Street. IMPORTANT I X ALL ARTICDES FOR SOLDIERS Should b« Milt by lIARNDKM’S EXPRESS, 607 CHESTNUT Street. They charge only HALF RATES, and send doily to Baltimore, Washington, Fortress Mon roe, and all other points occupied by our troops. fe24-3m» RAISINS.— 300 boxesvLayer Raisins; 800 half boxes Layer Batohis; 800 boxes M R Bunch Raisins: 800 half boxes M B Ranch Raisins. New and choice fruit, now landing and for sale by HURPHY A KOONS, Ja7-tf No. 146 NORTH WHABYBS. Anti-friction metal> Superior quality, For sale by JAMES YOCOM, J»., DRINKER'S ALLEY, jalB-2m* Bet. Front and Second, Race and Arch sta. pOTTON SAIL DUCK AND CAN- K-J VAS, of all numbeib and brands. Raven's Duck Awning Twills, of all descriptions, for Tents, Awnings, Trunks, and Wagon Covers. Also, Paper Manufacturers* Drier Felts, from 1 to 3 feet wide. Tarpauling, Belting, Sail Twino, dsc. JOHN W. KVKUMAN A GO., my4-tf 102 JONES Alley. Broomcorn, handles, twine, Ac.: Brooms, Buckets, Ac., for sale by G. B. BLAKIBTON, Commission Merchant* jalo-8m 22 Seutb WATER Street WHITE FISH.—I4S half bbls. Na 1 White Fish* for sale by O. O. SADLER A 00., hB 108 AROH Street, 2d door above Front. in bbls. fbesh roll butter J V for sale at the NEW BTORE, No. £62 North SECOND Stroet. inlit-lf Best quality roofing slate always os band and for Bale at Union Wharf, lit] BEACH Street, Kensington. T. THOMAS, uw7-.lt 217 WALNUV Stroet, Pblladelnbla. SALES BY A.’TCTIOfI. M THOMAS & SONtfJ i ao». las and in BOTth rOUBTa Btront (Formerly Sub. 67 and 69..' PDSI.IO SALES It KM. ESTATE Al?» STOOJUf at the Exchange on Tuesdays REAL EBTaTK AT rniYATE BALr. Wo liftTO n largo amount «7 -oal efffato at JHIvaM ■ale, Including crory dcocriptlon wl *dty aud connti'V prn porty. Printed !Mn may bt> li,vl at Auction StC». BUPEBIOB FUntJITUIiE, KING PBENOB-PLAST* MIBBOBS, BEM AND BEDDIim. CHINA AMO GLAKSWABK) BHCSSELS AND pTUES (JAi- PSTS, Arc. On US’t/Mlay Morning, At 9 o’clock, at th» Auction Store, an »»rtnient otf extcHent Recnuii.linntf tnrrntnre, mirror./ carpet., do., frcTwfamtJiee ilL'cllning —y Catalogue, ready Mi. day praviou. to crie. PANOOAST & WARNOOK,, AUC TIONZEBS. No. 2?J MARKET Street. SALK VT AMERICAN A'ND IMPORTED DBT GOODS, ItMRROiDKDS, 2»2NKN GOOD3b H - SIERY, JSc., by Catalog <6 toi kfednesday 3wTilue, March cn'Hmpijciftg ftt ]() o’clock prpclsoljjtvim* prtaing a gcirCTiPaßßortinent tT nable good!. BUP33IOR KIRB-l-BOOF SAFE. At private s»!*, a very snprrior l?t*»-proof safe. TtyTOSES JfATHANS, A^OTIONEEA ALL and OCCtMlssiON MaHCHANT, aiutbeac, corner of BIXTH and RACE Street*?. TAKE NOT/fJ® The highoßt poKHft!« price in lo2A3!l>o» goods at JFg- Principal stoSablithment, ' n corner of Sixth and Race street. At leartt onf-iMiXi more than *4 cny other establiblimaa'l in this city. lIATHANS’ PRINCIPAL MONEY ISSTABLISU- MENT. 260,0e0 TO LOAN, la> Tdiigo or small AmoiiuSiif Prom oho dollar to thonsMub; or- dinmonds, gold umh Hilver plate, jewelry, merchandise, clothing,. farnitnre, bedding, pianos, and govis of every descripth.^. LOiSS MADE AT THZTLOWEST MAB&UT BATHS. This eHtablishmeut bun Ixrge fire aud thtef-proof safe*, forlho safety of valuable goods, together vrfch a private WBtoSman on the pr^minuet ESTABLISHED KOI! Till! LAST SA SHAHS ALL LA EOF; LOAMS M a tits AT criis, TH* “ PRINCIPAL KSTAULISIIMBIKL” GHAIiGKS GKKATLIf UKUUC’fiB. AT PRIVATE SALE, AT LESS THAN HALF USUAL STOH-HFEIOEE, Gold and ailvor watalina of ovary deacriDtit:a > from on* ÜBllar to onu tiumlrad dollar, Sold chslßfl, fashion able diamonds, Ac. copakta ehsiij p nuticbs- POET EIOHjVIOND~I IiON’ WOiVKS^ —COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE JOHN H. TOWN3j formurly of tlio lino of Merriofc & Tnwna, hw bodomo amt-biber ot (lid Hem of 1.1 1 . MORRIS A CO , to tnke effect from and after the Ist or January, 1662. Isaac P. Morrip withdraws from active participa tion in 'Ae conduct of the business. The title of the new firm is I. P. MORRIS, TOWN!, & CO. ISAAC P. MOftIVM, LKWIS T*A\VH, JOHN J; THOMPSON, fell JOHN H. TOWNE TUB UNEEESIGNED have farmed a Copartnership, under the firm of JAUIUfiTCHB A IjAVSRGNK, for the transaction of a genital Com mission and Importing business, at 202 and QH South ITBONT Street. p. JACttN C«H». foa-Tm F. LAVfcjKJNE. riGPAETKEIiSHIF NOTICE.—IS \-J RAELs MORRIS this day retiree from oar firm* His sons, THEODORE H. MORRIS nnd FREDERICK W. MORRIS, are admitted as partners; and the bast, neefl will be continued as heretofore. MOliiilS, WHiiELER, & 00., Iron ilerckanto, 1008 MAJMCEJ Mmh joi-tr Philadelphia, Dee, §l,l§ol, BUSINESS NOTICES. JOHN A. ALLHEBDIUE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW* Baa resumed tbe Practice of his Profosulon at NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE, [ja2B-3w* AOPPENHEIMER, MERGE AN • PTSE BROKER in all branches of trade, and manufacturer of every dttcripLkm of Army Goods, No. 48 South THIRD Street, west side, second story, Phila delphia. de!7 JOHN WELSH, Practical SLATES nnoFim, Tiijui) strut r.>id tinatnANTOWH tloßit, is pri-pamt to put un uny nmontit of BOOFMiO, on tLe most MODKKATK TKHM.S. Wi-il (guaranty to EHftke every liuildi/jtr perfectly Water-tig-lifc, promptly attended to STfcAM-SCO OKING AND TAILOR ING done at tho shortest notice. .HENRY n. RASOOtt, 1«57 SEVENTH Street, above Walnut. &. BASCOM'S plan for the times* ia to racomnUßd Gouts to bring tbeir old Clothing to him, amJ bate ihm mode now. Also, their Cloths, aod have them al??v made up. iM|n*lv SHIPPING. NOTICE.—THE STEAMSHIP SAXON* Uof having bean despatched from ll.»«ton m search of tlie United Stales Pngate VERMONT, disabled at Sea, cannot sail on Saturday harvtofore •'{'jyf’l'NSPdr PU&- notice will bo given ol her iicxVday of vailing. mlis II WINSOIt ft 00. 4tP*% WEEKLY COMMUNIOA SSSBBe. TION BY STEAM BETWEEN NEW fOi\K. AND LIVERPOOL, calling at OUEBHS TOTi'Hi (Ireland)} to land and embark pawongere- and ieoptiic bee. The Liverpool) New York, and Philadelphia Stoaa ■hip Company’ll splendid 01 y do-built iron screw steam ihlr« are Intended to sail as follows: FROM NEW TORE FOR LIVERPOOL. CITY OF NEW YOKK Saturday, March IN 1863. CITY OF WASHINGTON..Saturday, March *22, 1862. And every Saturday throughout f&e yeay, trpts PXU HO. *ft 2f. S» " RATES OF PASSAGE THROUGH FROM PHILADELPHIA. Cabin, to Queenstown, or Liverpool.., fTi Do. to London, via Liverpool.S36 Steerage to Queenstown, or Liverpool * 930 Do. to London..., 533 Do, Return tickets, available for six months, Iron Liverpool... Puumgers forwarded to Havre, Paris, Hamburg, Bremen, and Antwerp at through rates. Certificate? of passage issuodfrom Liverpooi to New York 640 Certificates of passage Issued from Queenstown to Now Y0rk........ Ttwfc iropvHw nowioiao&tloM for pas sengers, lire constructed with water-tight compartments* and carry experienced Burgeons. For freight* or passage, apply at the office of the Com pany, jOlii* Ch DALE, Agent, 111 Walnut street, Philadelphia. In Liverpool, to WM. INMAN, Tower Buildings In Glasgow, to WM. INMAH, 13 Dixon street. LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK, aSasMfci AND PHILADELPHIA STKAHSHIF COMPANY. NOTICE TO FASSBWaBBS. By order of the Secretary of State, all yMsengoft leaving the United BtAteß are nxiuired to procure pN»- ports before going on board the steamer, nofl-tf JOHN G. DALE, Agent THE BRITISH AND NORTH SiWi AMEHIOABJ HOYAL MITTi SOS AM- ships. PASSPORTS.—AII persons leaving the United Stafci will require to have PASSPORTSt’rora the authorities of their respective countries, by the Secretary of State at Washington, or by the Passport Agent £ port of embarkation. FROM NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL.. , OhlefCablrirassageV*** ****** ***** *** liitililv Second Cabin Pa55age......... 79 FROM BOSTON TO LIVERPOOL. Chief Cabin Pa55age,,.,*,,.*..,,,,, ~,**,Sll9 Second Cabin Passage fi The ships from New York cal! at Cork Harbor. The shlpi from Boston call at H&lilnx and Cork Bff> bori PERSIA, Oapt. Judkins. AFRICA, Oapt, Shannon. ARABIA, Oapt. J. Stone. CANADA. Oapt. J. LeMb ASIA, Oapt. E. G. Lott. AMERICA, Oapt, Hockley* AUSTRALASIAN, NIAGARA, Oapt Hoodie. Oapt Cook. EUROPA, Capt Andsrso*. SCOTIA, CHINA. These vessels carry a clear white light at niaet-taasd green on atwbowd bow } r«d b«w> ARABIA Shannon, leaves N.YorK, Wednesday, Mar. 12. CANADA, Anderson, *• Beaton, Wednesday, Mar 19. CHINA, Cook, “ N.York, Wednesday, Mur.2o. Berths not secured until paid for. An experienced Snrgoon on board. Tbe owners of these ships will not be eooouuta&le lor Soldi Silven Bullion, Simi* Jewels/i PrrtJtttt SftMfr or Metals, unless bills or lading are signed therefor, ant the value thereof therein expressed. For freight or y*9* taae* apply to 9> CUNABD, 4 BOWLING GREEN. New York. E. C. & J. G. BATES, 103 STATE Street, Boston. r FOR NEW YORK, fepbioJaSEW DAILY LINE, via Delaware and RaritAn Canal. Philadelphia and New York Express Stoumboat Com pany receive freight and leave dally at 2 P. M., deliver* Ids their cargoes in New York the following day. Freights lafcen at reasonable rates. fi Wil. P. SLYPE, Agent, No. 14 SOUTH WHARVES, Philiuiolphia. JAMES HAND, Agent, anl-tf Piets 14 ami 15 EAST BIVEIt, New York. r FOR NEW YORK.- Tii*» ■BniiPhiladelphia Steam»Propeller )i who* will commence their business for the season on Monday 13th instant. Their steamers are now receiving freight at Secon- Pier, above W almit street. Tenns accommodating. Apply to W. M. BAIRD & 00 M £24 South Delaware Avenue* - -If-. FOR BA.LTIMORB, ManaSaE WASHINGTON, I). 0., AND FOB* TIIKS3 MONBOK, DAILY, AT 3 O’CLOCK P. M., BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY. (ERICSSON LINE.) One nf the Steamer* *f this Company loaves the oppat aide of Chestnut-street Wharf dally {Sunday* eteepted,) at 3 o’clock P. M., and arrives iu Baltimore early next morning. Freights for Washington and Portress Moiroa received and forwarded with all possible despatch, awl are required to bo prepaid tlirougb. Freights of all kinds carried at the lowest rate*. A. GROVES, Jr., Agent, No. 54 South WHARVI9. foi4-2m# TjiNGLISH ENCAUSTIC TILES FOB JL FLOOBS Minton's Tiles for vestibules, hails, dining-rooms, hearths, and for public buildings of every kind, os laid in tho Capitol at Washington* and in many churches, stores, banks, hotels, and dwellings, in every part of tho country. Patterns, composed of Buff, Bed, and Black, 32e per square foot: with Bine, Green, or White introduced, 84c to 30c per foot. IdtbograpMo da algua sent by mail, on application. 8. A. HARRISON, Importer, No. 3050 CHESTNUT ttrttt. Self-adjusting clothes WB3NGEB* —This improvement will wring water from any article oi the most delicate texture to a bed anils better than by liand, without tho least injury, and adjusts itself, so that it is superior to all olhor wringers ami roodee of wrJbg&gr can use month and, if not satisfied, return thorn and receive their money. For sale by L. X. SNOW, at office of JOT# COE, Jc CO., FIFTH and CHESTNUT Streets. Lalies are particularly invited to call and bee them, ft£Mm Dried apples,—«» «wkg no* Wostem Dried Apples; 7 bMs oev Western Dried Apples* Just received and In store Fur sale l>y UUBPinr A KOONfI, No. 14* NORTH WHARVB& OBQYJSLS AND SPADES. O ' GSOBOI E<MANi MAKD7AOTQRSS, CORNER OF BREAD AND QUABBT STREETS, j*lB~Ani* Bot. Arch rind Rftflfl. And Uconufl Anri Third. ptARD PRINTING, BEST AND Ohenpest lu tuo ntty, at EINOWM.T * BBOWB B, M RMitli THinh fiiwwt DILL-HEAD PRINTING, _SJLBT J 3 and Cbeapaat in the olty, at" BUiaWAIiT ft BBOVH’Bt U Booth THUD Strut. MH .Saturday, March 8, 1862. BSD