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SATURDAY, SEPTEMREA.:A3,IBO2.
THE WAR.
If the rain has extended to the Potomac the con
dition of things there will be materially changed on
the one aide or the other ; but in favor of which of
the contending parties it is a little difficult to say.
If the rebels have not yet begun their retreat,
everything that retards us favors them. They
stand to await our attack, and, meantime, eau
throw out raids with greater safety to longeir disL
tames, thereby collecting subsistence enough
to last them during their retreat, if such a
necessity should arise. If, however, the re.
treat has fairly began, (and, even making a
skeptical valuation of the last news, it is not im
probable,) the swelling' of the Potomac will entail
very serious disaster upon the rebel army. They
will then have to fight in sheer desperation, against
every odds, and with absolute destruction certain
to meet them, if conauered. But rain or no rain,
this rebel impudence will seen receive a salu
tary check. Their move has been a bold ono,
and in strict accordance with the best strata
gio science. . Were our forces less in num
ber, our cliances would be small with the foe
holding the key of the position about Washington.
But the mistake of lotting him burst through the
apex of that all-important triangle formed by the
Chesapeake, the Potomac, and the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad—this will be amply atoned for by
the tremendous numbers with which we shall
be able completely to surround and out off
the invading army, and make its return
all but impossible. But, come what come may,
the fair fields of Pennsylvania are safe. The
activity of the marreuvring, in the immediate vi
cinity or the'rebel army will demand their best at
tention and the bulk of their men; if it did not,
there is rising eucb a host of freemen on this threat
ened soil as to make the rebels' sharpest attempts
only to redound upon their own audacious heads.
Still another relly,then, and Pennsylvania is safe.
What our City Wants.
We' are not at all satisfied with what has
been done in our city. It seems as if those
Who had the matter in charge were trying tho
best means of avoiding the Governor's call.
The Mayor issued his proclamation, and while
the response reflected credit upon our city,
and did honor to our citizens, it was not what
we expected to see. The risen of celebrated
ancestry were especially silent.
There has never been such an occasion for
legitimate fame, and yet those of our citizens,
whose respectability alone has saved us from
the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah, and who
parade their names on every occasion at fire
men's balls, actors' benefits, political meetings,
and reception committees, remained silent and
at home. Our local military leaders do not seem
to understand the crisis and the duty it im
poses. What we want is A Man. A man of
fire, energy, truth, and courage—one whom
the people love, and in whom the people can
have confidence. Had such 'a man been at the
head of the militia• hero yesterday, he would
to-day be at the head of an advancing column
on the banks of the Susquehanna. We want
a man to , lead us with something of the
fire of the Hermit PETER. Every citizen
would gladly honor and follow him, and instead
of lying asleep wrangling over names and petty
authority, and laughing at the danger as unne
cessary alarm, he might be in pursuit of the
retreating column of JICIKSON, with an army
of Philadelphians. The people are right; but
they want a leader. God send us one speedily,
for we suffer and may perish.
The Fleet and its Victims
It is not often that we have to chronicle
such a disaster as that of' yesterday. We
welcomed the gushing - showers, when they
came over tke roof-tops as an interposition of
Providence in our behalf. While the flood.
ing of rivers and valleys may "be a blessing to
our people on the border, it has been a dis
pensation to our fellovr-citizens in Phi a.
delphia. In a di:trict of the city al,
most suburban, the flood came suddenly
upon the people and deluged their homes
and highways. It rose about the door-steps,
and in some places above the door-tops.
Trees were uprooted and splintered, lamp
posts were carried off in the current, rafts of
limber went sweeping down the roaring
stream, dashing against Nooses, demolishing
fences'and walls, killing and wounding inno
cent. children. w
In some places, e are told,
'the water ~rose over a man's height, in other
places it reached the second stories of dwell
ings,,,boats were paddled over the.pavements
alon g which children had played the day before,
and horses were seen swimming wildly about
the streets.
The waters.rose rapidly and swept over one
of the most interesting portions of the city.
The people who live here are of moderate
means, principally artisans, laborers, and me
chanics. A number of large manufacturing .
institutions are in the neighborhoodand the
labor they furnish gives bread to hundreds in
their immediate vicinity. The damage to these
manufactories is very great, in most cases in
tricate and expensive machinery, as we11,,,,as
large stocks of manufactured and 'raw ma
terial, being destroyed. The immediate effect
of this flood will be, we think, to throw
hundreds of people into a condition of dis
tress. Most of those whO 'have suffered are of
a class poorly able to suffer. Their means are
limited, they Lve on their daily labor, and be
yond a piano, an ingrain carpet, a photograph
album, and some neat and showy furniture, they
have nothing to show for their, money. The
economy of years has been swept away in an
hour, and homes of humble taste and happiness
have been ruined.
It may , be our duty to do something for
these !sanest, worthy, and unfortunate people.
We can cease beating the drum long enough
to hear their story and give them relief. Those
who havelost their dear ones are beyond our
.assistance, but not.beyond our sympathy.
We hope that everything may be done to'
make this blow a light one, and we sincerely
trust that our city authorities will take imme
diate measures to prevent a recurrence of a
disaster so terrible.
The k pirit of Party.
-Whatever we may think of our cousins, the
English, or of our old allies, the French, we
can take a lesson from them in the crisis which
is now upon us. When England was fighting
Russia in the Crimean war, there was no party
in Parliament but that of the Administration—
no vote given, except in support of the Go
vernment. All former divisions were abandoned
and forgotten by the side of the imperative
duty to humble• the enemy and vindicate the
honor of the British nation. The same thing
was witnessed in France during the last war
in Italy. Though the adherents of the elder
Bourbons and the Orleanists were opposed to
Louis .NAPOLEON, there was scarcely a noble
family in France which had not one or more
of its members to represent it in the French
army. The very Jockey Club of Paris, the
Ark of the social aristocracy of France,
furnished officers for the imperial eagles.
Carlists, Orlt anists, Republicans, Dukes, and
Blouses, all went to defend the 'honor of
France; and .no Frenchman hoped to retain
the respect of his compatriots, no matter to
what political faction, or to what order of
society he Melt belong, who did not draw the
sword when his country was in danger. They
knew that whatever political party might tri•
umph hereafter, they would never be forgiven,
by a patriotic people, if they remained quiet
spectators in times of war.
We would ask our political partisans if they
hope to be forgiven, if they remain idle and
listless spectators while the enemy is thunder
ing on our borders 1 Will the country ever
trust them with office and power, if they for
sake it in the hour of need? Will the people
believe in their patriotism, when they find
them halting, and speculating on their 'Chances
of political success, while the lives and for
tunes of their fellow-citizens are threatened
by an insolent foe ? If party spirit unnerve
•men for patriotic duties, let parties go down,
and be crushed forever. The people will and
must rise suferior to party, if they world save
themselves and the country. Defeat itself is.
a thousand times more glorious than imbecile
and cowardly inaction. France commanded
the respect of the Allies even after the battle
of Waterloo, and preserved her nationality
and yet France bad been' fighting against :the
coalition of all European Powers. If we of
the North, numbering twenty millions, wore
'to succumb to some six or eight million) of
Southerners, the finger of scorn would -be
pointed at us throughout the civilized world, ,
and cur diplomatic agents throughout Europe
would only provoke a smile of derision, if .
threatening to resent a national insnit.,,,
WE AnWauthorized to state that the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company have 'provided
transportation for all troops going to Harris
burg under the late order of Gov. CURTIN.
Commanders of regiments, companies, or
squads, will make application at the office of
the company, West Philadelphia, where trans
portation will be furnished.
LETTER FRI:AI"OCCASIONAL."
WAsitaaroNoept.'l2, 1802.
There is a stout hope lifting u.nd lighting us
up today. We betterrealize our duties from
our dangers. There is no logic so convincing
as the fire that awakens us from sleep, or the
bayonet that stirs our sensibilities. Our belief
in our invincibility has almost brought us to
ruin. We thought the rebellion was easy of
extinction because we despised it, and when we
,sent forth a great army to Close it out, we felt
like the merchant, who gives an order for
goods and knows it will be filled. . That is all
over. now. We find our weakness In our
over-confidence, and . the causes of defeat in
the fact that We were too well off and too
vain-glorious. Do not accuse me of lecturing.
I have been as bad
, as anybody else, and I
sometimes recall letters of mine overburdened
with enthusiasm and confidence. It is a
pleasant failing, I admit ; but in times of dan
ger it may result in our ruin.
I turn over the pages of TIIE PRESS as it
comes every forenoon—l read the despatches
that appear in the morning papers—l see the
endless multitude of men that pass down the
Avenue and are lost in the woods of Virginia,'
and I am filled with a delicious and a pleasing
hope, which nothing can repress. In your
Northern cities I see tumultuous and magni
ficent outbursts of enthusiasm, which make me
proud of the country in which I Was born, and
the race from which I came. If Lee's inva
sion of Maryland, his designs upon Baltimore,
and his menaces against Harrisburg and Phi
ladelphia, have no other effect than this up
rising in the-North, we should honor his deeds
for giving us an opportunity to show the true
grandeur of our character. We have shown
what we can endure, and what we can risk—
that we can leave home, friends, business, and
interests behind, and go to .the field as gladly
as a bridegroom to the ••altar. Above all, we
have manifested a heroism and an energy which
posterity alone can fully appreciate and ap
plaud.
Let it be remembered by those who are dis
posed to disparage the North, that this con
test has been nothing immediate and personal;
there has been nothing to come directly to your
homes. You have been free from an invading
army. Beyond the columns of the morning
paper and the multitude of statements from the
special correspondents, you have not known
war is. The death of a friend or a kins
man, or an hour in a hospital ward, is all the
reality it possessed. Yon have not seen the
industry of years perish in a night—desolation
sweeping over your fields like' a famine, and
armies occupying your cities. Yon have gone
to Saratoga and Atlantic City—you have luxu
riated through the summer hours in a delight
ful dolce far lriente—yon have read the maga
zines and the_ last novel—you have discussed
politics in the parlor, and expressed opinions
at the ballot-box—you have declaimed about
Southern brethren, and pleaded for a fraternal
and against a fratricidal war. An invasion
from the South was as improbable as an inva
sion from the Goths and Vandals; and Beau
regard and Jackson possessed no more reality
than Attila and Tamerlane. The South saw
this,. and in the pride of her heart said.that all
manhood bad passed away from the **tern
people, and at the first sound of a Smiths&
cannon they would cower in submission, orfiee
in despair.
Do we see anything of submission or despair
to-day ? Is there any, manifestation of appre
hension or fear ? Is there -any indication of
a' dispositien to bow the knee, to the rebel
gods? We have gained strength from
~our
defeats. Our adversities have only been ad
monitions. IV ith everything to weaken our
faith and destroy what hope We have within
us, we have hoped, and prayed, and felt
confident. When the legions of McDowell
came <back to their entrenchments from
Bull Run, we sent an army ten times
'larger to take their place. When MoOlellan
abandoned the Peninsula, and Pope" was
driven from Bull Run, we immediately put
cut the recruiting flag, commenced beating
the drum, and have already organized an
other army. The people who can do this are.
a mighty 'people. They cannot be oppressed
or vanquished. We have shown what we can
do in our, discomfiture, and now we shall show
- what we can do when our enemy comes as an
invading army. The invader of Pennsylvania
should never be permitted to leave its soil alive.
If he succeeds in crossingthe border his march
should be through a barren desert. Let us
imitate the southern people, and if an in
vader comes, burn our crops. Wherever the
enemy appears, let him See, nothing but burn
' ing fields, and, if necessary, charred and
burning homes.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special - Despatches to "The Press."
September 12,1862.
The Rebels Driven from Sugar-Diaf Noun
Min—AnnaCur 41' Rebel Prisoners
The Star, of this evening, says that at an early, hour,
yesterday morning, a portion 'of a division of United
States troops drove the rebels out of Sogar-Loaf Moun
tain, in Frederick county, Md., a point of muoli
tary iMportance, as commanding a view of .a ,large scope
of country in all directions. Some resistance was made
by the rebels posted there, which was overcome in a few
moments, with the loss of not more than a dozen. killed
and wounded on oar side. We do not know the.rebel loss
in the affair.
It watt ascertained here, last night, that, in the course
of yeeterday, the rebels were in force at Booneboro',
fourteen miles west of Frederick.
Forty-one prisoners of war reached here last night
from the upper Potomac.
Max Weber's Brigade.
General Max WEBER'S brigade, composed of the let
Delaware 4th New ',for*, and sth Maryland regiments,
has arrived bore from rot:trees Btionroo. . '
Miscellaneous.
The report which has been published, stating that
Major May, of the 19th Indiana Regiment, had received
no attention from the time of his being wounded until he
died, is eesentially incorrect. Major MAY was found two
hours after being shot, and taken in charge by Dr.
GasEN, of hie regiment, who remained with him- until
taken prisoner and sent to Gainesville. Dr. GitltaN left
him in the field hospital, after having dressed his wounds
as well as possible under the riroumstances. When his
Burgeon returned from Gainesville ho found that Major
MAY had been buried not more than half an hour. His
wound was not_necesearily fatal; but his death was has
tened by -a severe cold, occasioned by - having lain all.
Monday night upon the ground, with' the rain falling
upon him, there being no means of affording shelter.
The hllla of Congress, and the corridors of the Capi
tol, have been supplied with hospital neceeearies. There
are no patients there, however.
!defer General CAsSIOS M. CLAY is ordered to report, •
in person, to Major General BUTLEn, at New Orleans,
for duty in the Departnient of the Gulf.
Brigadier General 'lncotas L. BANS, late colonel of the
Bnektall Rifles, is ordered to report to General Cesay,'
for duty with the Provisional Brigade. .
From careful observers," It is ascertained that there
is no force of the enemy at Draneavllle—scarcely a
picket; that JAOLBON, FITZIIUGII LER, and LONOSTREIty
came up behir.d,Hunter's MIUs from near Fairfax, re
mained Wednesday and Thursday last at Leesburg, and
then crossed at Edwards' Ferry into Maryland, with
40,100 mon. Further, that at latest advices, thoro was a
large rebel fore. at Leesburg, General Lea commanding.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has just issued regnia
tier s concerning internal and coastwise commercial in
t rcourre, -which provides, among other things : No
goods, wares, or merchandise, yhateYer may be the
osteneible deetinal ion thereof, shall be transported to any
place now nuder the controlof the 'Tangents; nor to any
place on the south side of the Potomac river ; nor to any
place on the north bide of the Potomac and south of the
%V athirston and Annapolis Railroad; nor to any place
on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake; nor to any
place on the south tide of the Ohio river - below'
Whee'lng, except Louisville; ner to any place .on the
west side of the Mississippi rider, below the mouth of the
De Moinee, except Bt. Louts, without a permit of a duly
anthorized officer of the Treasury Department.- And the
!medal agents of this department may teirporarilr
tend these restrictions to en& other titian' to their re.'
erectly( districts, and make atioh local rules to be ob.
Nerved therein, as may, from time. to time, become neces
sary, promptly reporting their action to the Secretary of
the Treasury for his sanction or approval.
'2 All transportation of coidor bullion to any State or
section heretofore de(dared to be In Insurrection is abs,-
Irately prohibited, except for military purposes and cinder
military order, or under the epeoial licente of the Secre
tary of the Treasury.. And -no payment of gold or silver
shill be made for cotton or other merchandise within - tar
such State or section; and all cotton or other merchen-
Mee purchased or paid for therein, directly or indirectly,
iri gold c•r silver, shall be forfeited to the United States.
3. No clea•anoe or permit whateoever will bs granted
for any ►hipment .to any port, place,'or section affected
by the existing blockade, except for military purposes,'
and upon the certificate and request of the Depart's:tent
of War or the Department of the Navy,
4.."A1l applications for permits to transport or trade
under these regulations, shall state the character' and
value Of the merchandise .to be transported, the (nen
eignee; and destination thereof, with the route of t' ads
portation, and the•nnmber and deecription of the pack
ages, witethe marks thereon,
THE WAR ON OUR BORDER.
Rebel Raid Into Westminster ) ad.
Another Mysterious Movement of
Jackson.
BE RETREATS TO WILLIAMPORT.
Part of his Force Recrosses the Potomac.
PROMPT RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE TO THE
BALTIMORE, Sept, 12.—At 7N ,o'clock last evening
the rebels made a cavalry raid into Wean:peter ! They
ourutered about five hundred, with two pleoes of ar
tillery. As they charged through the village they die
charged their pieces on unarmed citizens in the streets.
U. W. Webster, the district attorney, seeing the rebels
coming, made for the railroad, and, after proceeding
about a mile, be mot a train from Baltimore, which, on
his information, returned immediately. •
They arrested* Dr. Billingeloal the provost marshal,
but afterwards paroled him. All tho books and papers
In connection with the enrollment were seized and de
stroyed. They also took possession of the post OffiO3, and
• seized all the Postage stamps, which they carried off with
them. They c paned a few lettere, but left the balance.
In their intercourse with the citizens they professed
the greatest friendship. No one was interfered with or
Questioned with regard to political sentiments. They
bad plenty of money, such as It was, and spent it freely,
purchasing what they wanted from the stores. Among
the money they paid out were notes on the Union Bank
of Baltimore, - some on the Westminster Bank, and some
Virginia money and rebel scrip. They even pnrennseil
food for their horses.
Many of the horses of the rebels were marked ,1 11.:13.",
and Colonel Easter rode a splendid charger, whioh he
said had eelonged to General POW. They had a picket
Vaud out during the night, about three miles this side of
Wtstsoinster, but called it in at 10 o'clock this morning,
and took up the line of march 3t 11 o'clock.
They said that there would be more there to come by
the same route, but up to the hour that our informant
left none had arrived.
They destroyed a small railroad bridga about three miles
west of Westminster, at Orendorff'e mills, but afterwards
expressed their regret at having committed this act, Col.
Boner declaring it to have been unnecessary.
• .Yesterday morning their pickets brought in eleven
deserters from the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment, who
gave as their reason for deserting that they tird not re
ceived their bounty money.
They obtained a number of recruits at Westminster,
refusing all except those who came fully armed and
equipped. They wore all klnde of dross, but our inform
ant says they were comfortably clad, and not in bad con
dition, either men or horses. • • •
BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.—We learn from a gentleman
who left Westminster at noon yesterday that the rebels
abandoned that place at 11 o'clock' yesterday morning,
marching towards Uniontown, which is in the direction
of Hagerstown. They came from New Market, on the
Baltimore and Frederick road, coming across the coun
try, and not by the road through Frederick. The route
by which they left passes through Uniontown, and
thence by way of Clavetown to Hagerstown. _They num.,
ber about 250, being ono portion of Stuart's Cavalry,
wish 12-pound field plecoa, under command of Colonel
Butner.
They dashed into the town about 9 o'clock at night,
stationed their cannon on a bill, and immediately threw ,
oufpickets.. They told the citizens who had not fled
that they had nothing to fear, as they came as friends,
azd would not interfere with any one not in the Federal
service, The Secession sympathizers in the town kept
aloof from them as much as possible, bat the female
traitors flocked around them and welcomed them in the
most enthusiastic manner. Their conduct is described
as most disgusting and Immodest.
HARRISBURG, Ps., September 12.--The , respease of the
people throughout the State to the Governor's Gall id
wonderful. Over two hundred companies have already
offered their services, and are on their way to Me - place.
Many have already arrived, and left for Ohamborsburg.
One of our Route WBB in the rebel camp at Hagerstown
or a - wbole day, and conversed freely with officers and
men. They all concur as to their destination—namely,
the .Cumberland
Reliable information from other sources indicates, how
ever, a retreat across the Potomac. It is known that
Jackson entered Williamsport yesterday, at 11 o'clock
A. M., and immediately crossed with 16,000 men and 70
pieces of artillery.
No rebels have yet crossed the line, and the soil of
Pe numlvarda ia yet unpolluted by the tramp of traitors.
The movement of Jackson is believed by some ti" be
against Generals White and hllles.
There wee at Union bridge a train of the Western
Maryland Railroad, consisting of a locomotive and two
cars, which should have arrived at Westminstai at five
&clock this morning, and in this city at eight o'clock.
This train has probably been csptured.
The Federals occupied New Market, on the, Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, ten milesfrom Frederick, yesterday.
Governor Curtin, accotipanied by a few friends, left
on a Special train at 4 o'clock this afternoon to 'visit our
forces in the field at Clianthereburg, and other-points in
the Cumberland Valley. He 'is doing all that is possible
to 'strengthen the column, in orier to check cavalry raids
from the rebel army at Hagerstown. Ho will return
Curing the night.
Gen. Enfeell is again eufliciantlY well to attend to bu
.
ainete. •
[ 4 pecial Conenonglence of The Preao.]
A 'llumber of Union refugees of property and; social
standing frora Frederick city are now at this place,
among whom are Col. Dennis, of the Maryland Home
Brigade; Grayson Bichelborger, D. W. Brooks, Win.
H. Dungan, Dr. Jenks, A. Schaffner, John Slini fell, H.
Gollenberg, M. Hashberger, D. Morgan, Geo. A. Abbott ,
J. H. Mark.ay, ffi. Hooch, Herz Lawrence, Lewis Dill,
and D. Goldsberg. These gentlemen have been daily in
communication with • Frederick by means unknown
to the rebel army, and have berm well ioform
ed of all occurrences by a messenger nightly sr
:riving here, since the ocoupatien of that piece by the enei
my..on Saturday last.
' News arrived last evening that the evacuation of. Fre
derick 1)5 the rebels commenced at three o'clock A.. M.,
on Wednesday, and ended by nine o'clock P. BL, with
the exception of a rear• guard, which left at three A. AI.,
Yesterday morning. Previous to the evacuation, which
was stimulated by the reported:advance of oar army, the
headquarters of Gen. Lee were at Keefer Thomas' house,
three miles southeast of Frederick, on the Georgetown
road. Jackeon's headquarters were four miles east of
Frederick, on the Baltimore pike, and a large portion of
the force laid betweenthese localities. The diiisions of Rill,
Longstreet, and Loring were stretched along each bank
of. the DionOcacy river, between FrederiCk and the Pete-.
mac. Two thousand of Jackson's advance guard wore
encamped north of Frederick, between tho forks of the
road to Walkerville and the Getfysburg turnpike. The
great bulk'of the Manassas army, numbering from one
hundred to one hundred and twenty-Ave thousand men,
were considered to be scattered in these various direc-
Hons. A brother of my informant made ,a calculation,
that 60,00 men, with their haggage-wagons, entered
Frederick yesterday, from the northeast and south, end
filed through by the western road towards Middletown,
from three in the morning till nine at night, perhaps
40,G00 more having gone from Buckeyestown to Peters
town, and thence north to Middleton, without passing
OCCASIOSAL
through Frederick. A portion of Jackson's cavalry
took possession of Hagerstown yesterday morning,
whose evident intention is to obtain supplies in that di
rection, partictdarly of flour from the mills of Waynes
boro'i inside of the Pennsylvania line, and grain
from Greencastle, Pennsylvania, which -is a depot for
large x/Brood freightage of, produce to Harrishurg. The
thirty flour mills around Frederickhave been despoiled of
several thousand barrele of flour, and the faimers on the
northern, eastern and southern side, where the rebels
were encamped, have been welt relieved of their forage,
grain, and cattle, paynient in all cases having been ho
norably made in Confederate notes, to Union well
men as we
as Secessionists, with the , exception of Col. Dennis, who
being a mustering and disbursing officer of our army, had
his farm pillaged to the amount of 8200, without the
inestimable privilege of Confederate-scrip compensation.
He chiefly suffered through , the loss of horses: Guards
were placed by . Lee over all property, that none might be
taken unless paid for. •
The farm of Colonel Dennis was no exception to, this
rule, but, a certain Captain Gilmore, through an order
forged by him with Jaideson'a name, obtained the horses
from the guards who were protecting them. ' Complaint
being made to Lee, he waxed wroth, and said that if the
bones were found, and the case proves', Gilmore should
be summarily shot. The horses were net found, and.
Gilmore continues serene. Lee is thoroughly a gentle-
Men infeeling, and has been'considerate, as far as prac
ticable, towards the property of others ; but It is sup
posed that the rebel generals have been further stimus
toted to consideration for Union men by then high.
probability that if they suffered injustice, a vigorous re-'
taiietioa would be exercised by them on Secessionists, as
coon as the rebel army departed. Should theyvisit Penn.
sylvania, this lenience towards Union men would perhaps
not be considered necessary. This protection to property
included that of stores, both of Union men and Secession
ists, in Frederick, while they were closel but if open, as
was the case on the arrival of the rebels, the owners were
compelled to part with their goods to the soldiers, who
paid then in Cenfederate scrip for eines and clothing ?
after exhausting a supply of green-backs, which they
had taken from wounded and dead Union soldiers on the
late field of Bull Bun.
Bradley Johnson, acting as, colonel commanding of the
city, having issued a proclamation to plose all whisky
shops and sell no liquor, but few drunken men were
found, ana the demeanor of the rebel soldiers was hot
forrely respectful and courteous.
No distinction being made between Union men and
Seceseionists, in enforcing the reception of Confederate
scrip, the latter have become exceedingly chop-fallen, to
the great glee, of the former, and lad that their sym
pathy was carried to a bad market. '
The wrath of the rebels was excited by the contem
plated draft of our Government in Maryland, upori what
they considered their own soil, and the only portion ar
rested by them in Fiedericle was William Mahoney, com
miesioner alba draft for Frederick county, whom they
finally paroled to remain in , the place a certain number
of days, after destroying his enrollment list.
All the Union hospital furniture, including mattresses,
blankets, sheets, and medicines, was taken on the de
parture of the army, and ono hundred and sixty sick
rebel soldiers were left behind, to be provided by our
Giiveinment with necessaries.
An abundance of wagons were possessed by the rebels,
but of heterogeneous descriptions, varying from one
horse to four. hone vehicles, of all shapes and sizes. It
was noticed that but about one hundred United States
army wagons were among them. From the quantity
supposed to have been taken at different times, there Is
reason to suppose they would have bad more.
The number of recruits obtained In Maryland is lade
bet it was evidently far below the calculation of
. t. 14 rebels, and several hundred.soldlers are said to have
been lost by desertion. One s s gong of sixty men, came
from Rmmettebarg to enlist, but, seeing the oondition of
their contemplated comrades, were disenohanted, and
concluded to return. A few reornits have been obtained
in Pennsylvania, among whom seven were from Millers
town, a few miles from Ibis plane.
The rebel generals expressed - themselves as marsh dig
' sproint&il at the etroriitinionlim found through Mary.
lands and at the eiethy, displayed by those who avowed
themselves es sYnimithileil. The fighting Becessiobitita
have long shire joined their army. They canAret stip
plies to Marylead, but they can get neither the State nor
TILE; SAI URDAY,TEPTEI: : ::IOER 13, 1862.
GOVERNOR'S CALL.
GETTYSBURG, Sept. 12, 1862
TEX DRAFT
REBEL . RECRUITS
DISAPPOINTMENT
the people. Their visit has • raised prices of provisions
sensibly In Frederick, aid at the present moment flour .
is at $l6 a barrel there, coffee 60. cents, &c. Supplies, -
however, will soon arrive from Baltimore.
Tho haste of the rebels toleave Frederick was so great,
that they left knumber of cannon, also much ammunition
and provisions. Early yesterday morning, twenty-five
cavalry men from Longetreet's division returned and
destroyed the press and type of the•Examtiner office, in
revenge for Ito 'Union sentiments. -
,THE MOVEMENTS OP OUR ARMY.
lif .
The report herethat the advance guard of Ilicelol
lau's army commenced; at eleven o'clock yeiterday morn
ing, to shell the rebel camps from Bush Creek, along the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, five miles from. Frederick.
They doubtless soon found that the enemy had departed,
and during the afternoon were, without Question, in
Frederick. Being satisfied of this, the citizens of that
place now sojourning here propose returning to-day.
Our advanco ie half a day's march behind their roar
guard; idoblellan's army, said to be 150,000 strOnir,'has
been stretched along different roads, east of. Frederick,
from the Potomac, up northward to Westminster..
REl=43 TO nkcnoss TU POTOMAZ
'I be general opinion in Frederick is that the rebel army
is returning to Virginta. By the destruction of the rail
road bridge across the Monocaoy, our army is somewhat
crippled in pursuit, . but if, the rain, which commenced-.
yesterday afternoon, and was partially prolonged through
last night, should continue to-day, the Potomac will be
fordable in but few places, and, notwithstanding that the
rebels possess a pontoon bridge' captured from us during
the recent Bull Bun battles, it will not alone suffice for a
rapid transit of their troops.
Our army-will thus have a chance to engage those re
maining on this aide of the river. Should the Potomac
remain fordable they: cannot well. be caught. Their
route from Frederick is to Hooneaboro' by way of •Mid
dleton. One division of the army will then move south
' west,nud cross the river at (Meer Spring, opposite Shen
herdstown ; the other wilt move northwest, to Williams
port, and cross at that point.
The South mountain range, and numerous hills along,
their line of march, will afford them commanding posi
tions for erecting earthworks, and keeping our troops at
bay with their artillery, while they collect additional
supplies as they pass, and while Jackson, now foraging
from Hagerstown along our State line, will have time to
return and effect a communication with- the main body
at Williamsport. We cannot head them off in Virginia.
Our forces at Harierls Ferry and Martinsburg are but
entall, and no army can now be spared from, the West to
meet them.
I //lye Owe particulars simply as probabilities. My
Informants are gentlemen from Frederick, who know the
ground thoroughly, and appear well infsrmed of the dis
position of our forces..
COLE'S CAVALRY
Five miles weet of Frederick, on the Middleton road,
Maier Goleta cavalry, of the Potomac Home Brigade, in
dulged themeolvea in an attack; on Wednesday, upon the
advanced cavalry of Jackson, while on their road to Ha
gerstown. They delayed their march for two, hours,
killing and wounding several, and taking a number of
prisoners.
The scenery from York to Hanover, through which
I paned yesterday, fs proverbially beautiful. This place
lean Inland village, numbering 2,700 inhabitants. It has
no mills but a sawmill, and is supported by the retail
purchases of the farmers around. The streets are at right
angles, with brick sidewalks and macediunized roads. A
college, with a museum attached, of Grecian architecture,
and an cid Lutheran Theological fiemlnary, of brick,
form the chief attractions of the place. 'Unlike nedghbor 7
ing villages, it is not favored with a stream In ita.mtdat.!
SECOND EDITION.
ro O'CLOCK A M.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM NASHVILLE
Bragg Advanoing on - the City
BUELL HASTENING TO ITS DEFENCE.
FORTIFICATIONS BEING CONSTRUCTSS
20,000 MEN MOVING TO ATTACK KI33T
SMITE'S =AIL • •
HIS RETREAT TO BE CUT OFT.
8,000 of Gen. Rosecrans• Troops Rein
force Buell.
[Special Des Patch to •The Press ]
VASIIVII:VE, September 11-11.—The whole of Gen.
Buell's army is hastening
.to the support of this city,
which ie now menaced by Bragg, who follows our rear
guard at a respectful distatce. The city . is being forti
fied, and General Thomas will be placed in command,
with orders to defend it at all hazards. Before this
reaches you the fate of. Nashville will doubtlets have
been decided.
An advance, composed of the 791 h Pennsylvania, 24th
Illinois, Ist Wiicimsln, and 17th 'Kentucky, accompa
nied by two batteries ; has lift hero to tender its regards
to Kirby Smith's roar... Fifteen thousand men; under
Buell, will leave to-night for the same destination.
Eight thousand men, from the army of Gen. Bosecrans,
under tho command of Gou. Jefferson O. Davis, have ar
rived hero to-day, for the purpose of reinforcing Buell.
. _
Mayor Polk is in town today, a refugee froin ;Opium:
bia. Capitol Hill is being fortified: Brasil will not
catch va napping. The Secessionists are very bold, and
the Unionists trustful and undaunted. B.
The Evacuation of Frederick by
the Rebels Confirmed.
Reported Battle at RarpeiN Ferry.
THE REBELS REPULSED
BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.—A gentlemen rho lert Frederick
yesterday afternoon says that on Wednesday afternoon
heavy firing was heard , in the direction of Harper's
Ferry, and yesterday morning the Secessionists appeared
to be very much troubled about the news from that
quarter, which was to the effect that General Loring had
crossed the Potomac at Williamsport and marched down
to Harper's Ferry, where ho attempted to attack General
Stiles' force. Miles opened masked batteries upon the
rebels, and they were repnleed with great slaughter.
It is also reported that we took many prisonerd. •
Before our informant lett Frederick, it wee neatly eva
cuated.
The rebels commenced m - iving off on Tuesday night.
About 30,003 men pasted through, while the other por
tions of the army moved round the city. They were in
retreating order, with tralne in the aivanco. He thinks
the rebels are not bound for Pennsylvania, but have
hien driven to enter Maryland to get supplies. • Re con
firms the previons accounts of the utter wretchednese.of
the rebels.
FROM CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 12.---A skirmish yesterday afternoon
resulted in tte capture of twenty rebels. The prisoners
report that the rebel army is in good spirits, and anxious
for an advance on Cincinnati. It wee understood by
them that they wore to fall back in the direction of
Florence, to draw our forces out of the entrenchments.
Kirby Smith made a 'Speech to his army on Wade esday,
amusing them that in a few days they would quarter in
Cincinnati. •
It is also reported tbit Bragg had reinforced Bmith
with twelve regiments. .
At 10 o'clock this morning thi entire rebel army fell
back. 'Their pickets are now. five miles from our linos.
Our hoops are in good spirits, and t6xious to be led
forward.
FROM MEMPHIS.
Id minus, Sept. 9.-,-Akt a Union meeting held here last
night, General Sherman diecusaed the slavery oneetion o .
and other delicate .leauee,Asd made a favorable impree.
sion.
JudgeShit') has been appointed to go to Nashville to
request Judge Cation to . organise the courts here. •
The Grenada 4ppeo of the 6th conhrine the reports of
the evactuitlon 'of Huntsville,4labama, by the Federal
troops, and says the Federal soldiers had passed through
Winchester, desolating the country.
IlizarniS,Sept. 10.—Advices from Helena, Ark., state
that a rebel mail has been captured, • which contained
despatches from Gen. Hindman. They s ontafn informa
tion concerning the rebel movements. •
An escaped Federal prisoner just from 'Holly Springs
reports that Villipigue is moving in the direction of Bo
livar with 2,060 men, mostly artillery. Breckinridge was
also moving in the same direction with 5,090 mar. 'Their
suprosed deetination is Kentucky—perhaps Oolumtpas.
Grierson's Cavalry, 950 strong, attacked 2,000 rebels
Cold Water, Alias., last night.
After a brief engagement. the rebels attempted a flank
move mord, but Grlerson fell'back to the bridge to await
reinforcements, which were sent, and at last accounts a
'battle was gobag on.
The body of John Belger, a correspondent of the ANO
dated Press, who was drowned on the steamer toads,
was found and butted at Helena.
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
Louisv tux, Sept. 12.—Two soldiers who have just
returned from Cumberland Gap, report that General
Morgan has made a "foray through the rebel lines, and
captured a prevision train and cattle enough to subsist
his army for sixty days. He also captured the rebel
General Austin and sixty soldiers.
A reliable gentleman from Lexington says he saw
Kirby Smith thorn on Wednesday last. Bragg is re
parted to be in Tennessee moving to Kentucky. Buell
is watching him.
Rebel Attack on Williamsburg The
Unionists Surprised, but the Town Not
Taken.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 11.—g .rebel force of 500
cavalry, with three pieces of artillery, under 001. Shin ? ;
glee, surprised the town of Williamsburg on Tuesday . .
morning, about 8 o'clock. Having taken the Diokeee,.
they marched into the town. An engagement ensued
which lasted about 80 minutes. Oar forme were the.Penn
sylianiebth Cavalry, Col. Campbell, who waif taken pri.
toner, together with five captaft.s, four lieutenants, with
a few privates. Tte rebel - colonel,.Bbingles, with eight..
of bis officers find nine men, was killed. Their lose was.
more than equal to ours, and we now have • yosseasion . of .
the place, under' gormand of. Lieut. Col.' Smith. Ws .
have taken two +rho:mere, who are now here, and also
acme at Yorktown, but do not know how many.
A Fight in Western . Virginia—The queen:
la Jenitins Routed.
[From the Wheeling Intelltgencer; Sept.ll.]
Adjutant General Eamuels to-day received the follovir
lug despatch:. •
GAULEIN Sept. 8.--Jenkim , whole force was met and
routed by Six companies of the 2d . Virgiote Cavalry.
Our loss was one man killed. Enemy's ins unknOwn.
J. A LIGET BURN,
Cologet 4th irtrginia Infantry.
LATER FROM-EUROPE.
THE EDI:RBI:MOH OFF oAIS B&CE,
CAPE Bens, Sept. 12.—The steamer Edinbuigh,lroln
Liverpool on the 3d Mot, via Queenstown on Thursday,
the 4th, passed this point at B o'clock this evening.
The steamer Jura arrived at Liverpool on the Ist.
The City of Baltimore arrived out on the 2d.
Garibaldi had arrived at Spazzla. His wounds wore in
s favorable cendkion: Nothing had hien done as to his
final disposal - • -
The ne w rebel prirstaer IR 290" had' received a heavy
armament at sea, and will cruise and attack Northern
00.
EMIL OD
The Ethel pines. - 290''.is reported to have reoeived
f r oth the sropeper:Bilismas, off the Western Isles; iron
plates, munitions Of , Wari Ste , to enable her to intercept
Northern iNtinels *slimy approsolith6 coast, • and, in the
absence of any port to go into, to take and destroy all
shipe and cargoes.' BM fs cemmanded by the pirate
Bemmee, late of the numiter, and is now called the Ala
bama.
The Liverpool Telegraph, on the authority of a pilot,
gives a elremnstantial•account of a desperate naval en.
gagement, on the night of the 20th, between two vessels,
eoppoetd to ho Federal and , rebel ships, 250 miles south
of Holyhead.
The Mercury aererts that the - story is destitute of
truth, and is probably' founded on 'gum practice between
two British war-vessels.
A report prevailed that 1 hrirlow Weed is charged with
an-important mission to the British Govdenment.
The London journals Referent take a very gloomy
view of American affairs for , the Federal Government.
The London Post says the North must either - do as
Inkland did in 1783 or imitate Busks in her govern
ment of Poland. •
Tho DaGyArewsArgues that it ia absolutely essential
that the South -should be compelled to acknowledge the
superiority of the North, and submit to - the terms that the
'North may dictate. ' •
The Times and Daily News criticise Mr. Lincoln's ad
dress to the nsgroes relative to Emancipation.
Peliteon'Hall, a ship-owner, who has. been active in
•runiiing the AmeriCan blockade, has suspended payment,
in consequence of thfficulties in realizing returns from the
ohi rids y.
Queen Victoria has gone to Germany.
The French Government has ordered their forces to
undertake no operatione in the interior of fibixico until
theuliddlc of October.
The Paris Bourse bad advanced considerably under
the news of the capture of Garibaldi, bus await relapsed
to 69!. Ctc.
Tr.o details of Garibeldi's capture say that he was
wounded -in the thigh and foot by a bayonet. His re
treat was cut off, and his unc3nditional surrender ren—
dered inevitable. The resistance be offered was dense
tate Ilekas arrived at Etpozzia. It is reported that his
wonndieire not dangeroue, and are progressing favor
ably.
It is presumed that he will be tried and sentenced, but
patdoned en account of his past services. One rumor
sayii that the Government contemplates sending 'him to
AnieriCa.
Poreilsr.demenstrations in favor of Garibaldi had boon
made at several places, but they had been put down. .
The newspapers generally think that tbo event mist
beaten the solution of the Roman question and cause the
French to withdraw from Rome.
The blockade of Sicily has been raised, and. the state
of siege removed:
Commercial .Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Sept. 30 —The
sales of cotton- on Monday and Tuesday reached 20,000
baleir, including 17,000 bales to speculators and export
ers. The merket continues excited, and prices had ad
vanced 2de3d since Friday, closing mono quiet.
TR&DE 'REPORT.— The Manchester market was ex
cited and goods and yarns were advancing.
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET.—The
market has a declining tendency. Richardson, Spence
.4. go., lirakefield, Nash dr 00., and others, report:
Floor has a downward tendency, with a partial decline
Of 806 d 4IY bbl..
Wheat du11,.-and declined 6d per cental; red western 9s
Sid dtlOs 6d.; white western Ilesells 6d. Oorn hum down
ward tendency, and declined 3.1e6d per quarter; mixed
29a. '
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.—The mar
ket rules dull. Mame: Bigland, Athya & Co. and others
rhport.beef dull; pork-very dull, bacon quiet, with a par
tioLdecline_of 6d., lard quiet, tallow inactive
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE DIARKET.:--ishes firm at
32.1 for Pots and Pearls.' Rosin advancing; commou,
28e 6d et 295. Spirits of Turpentine, 1255. Sugar firmer.
Coffee quiet. • : -
Lotinox, Wednesday.---Consols closed at 93X o9SX•for
.
money. • •
•
ANOIRTO AN STOCKS: - =lllinois Central shares, 60X
049 X 4fr cent, discount ;• Railroad, 314232.
• - •
LATEST, VIAA UZIONSTOWN.
LIVERPOOL, Tlirsdiy—:Cotton—The .sales of yes
terday-and to-day were. 6,000 bales, of which 4,000 wore
to speculators, ai.d for exporters. The market closed
dull and nominal,. with a. slight decline on all qualities.
Breadhtuffis are firmer. The prices are unchanged. The
weather is wet.
THE LATEST.
Lovnos, Thursday.—ltalian affairs remain unchanged.
The London Peace Society has Limed an addrets, urging
the•Amtricans to make peace.
"Nebraska Territory.
O.Meite, Sept. 11.—J: - B'. B. Todd was undoubtedly
elected delegate to Congress.
From California.
SAN FuntmiSoo, Sept. 11.—The steamer Orizaba sailed
to-day for Panama,- carrying., forty , passengers, and
$750,000 In treasure for Slew , York and $16,000 for Eng
land. It ia believed that a large amount of legal-tender
notes were , also sent - ft:award, their value having greatly
depredated here. , ' •
tribe ship Aurora, from . Hong Kong, 'with dates to July
22d, reports the total. loss of the ship Phintom, brines
ning on a reef near Hong Kong, on Jnly 13th. the left
ban Francisco on May 13th, taking $50,000 in treasure,
$46,000 of which was insured in E &stern compel:dee. A
portion of the cargo wee sawed. 'One of the boats, con
taining Captain Sargent and the treasure, bad.not been
heard from.
The ship Bomanco of the Sea has also arrived from
lloneKong on Jtiii 21st.
Cosa of the Phantom. .
BOSTON, Eept. 12.—The ship Phantom was lost on
Patroe Beef on July 13th.
Arrival of the U. S. Steamer Mississippi.
Bovron, Belt!. 12 —Tit!) Ct. S. fitectinship 157.iseheippl ar
riTotrut thialKet this morning.
The Thermometer. ,
SEPTEMBER 12, 1881. I SEPTEMBER 12, 1882.
13 o. K. 12 M. 3 P-14. 6A. X. 12 M. 3P. it
88 - —74' ' ' ' 76 71 753 E 78
% WIND.
NW. I NE .
IMPRESSIVE OCCASION—FUNERAL OF
GP NERAL •BOHLIN esterday -.afternoon, at five .
o'clock, the rtuntal remains of the late Brigadier General
Boh.rn, killed in the recent conflict near Manion , were
consigned to the grave. The ceremonies were unusually
impretsive, and the mita' of spectators which was as.
eembled to witnees theth was very great, when we con-.
eider the excitement reignl4.B throughout the city upon
the bubject of war and invasion. The remains reached
this city, from Washington, at two o'clock yesterday
morning; in oharge of Mr. George Ziegler. the executor
and partner of the lamented deceased. He wasacco'mpa
tied by Dr. 'Chalks BroWn, of Washington, Captain
John Welk, of Gen - . Bohlen's staff, and Dr. Eaton, of
Bollid al ,burg.
The remains were convoyed directly to Independence
Hall, where they.lay in state until four o'clock in the
afternoon. The coffin was covered with black cloth,
with very heavy silver mountiogs. It bore a portrait of
the gallant offietr, and lib essiee a silver plate, inscribed—
BRIGADIER GENtRAI, BOHLEN,
Born October 10,1810.
Shortly after four o'clock, the remains were removed
from tho rear door of Independence „Hall. and marled
to the hearse on Walnut street, where a great crowd had
gathered. After a abort delay, the relatives of the dead
baying entered the carriages, the cortege moved up Wal..
not street in We following order :
Police under Ohief Boggles.
Folic( Men. HEARSE. Policemen.
General Bohlen's Ohargcr led by hie servant.
Birgfieldts Brigade Band.
Detachment of Policemen. .
Band.
o . l4tiagett • containing relatives and friends of the de.
The cortege passed up Walnut street to Seventh, Up
Seventh to Race, and down Race to St. John's Lutheran
Church, between Fifth and Sixth streets. It was fol
loWed by 'a dense crowd of people, and every sidewalk,
doorway, end window, contained its group of spectators.
AT TUE C 111711.011.
The police arrangements were judicious. a seemed of
officers having been detitilitd to guard each entrance
gate, and thue prevent unwarrantable intrusion.
About half past four o'clock, the funeral' cortege
row:died the church, where it halted, and the.coffle was
removed Iron, the hoarse. It was borno into the sacred
structure and placed at •the top of the main Mete, imme
diately fronting the chancel. •'
After a brief. tdience, Rev Dr. Seise, pastor of the
cliarcb, proceeded to deliver itrimprossive funeral ber
man,ln. testimony to, the worth otthe deceased.. We ap
pend a tuiliqnopsii:
THIS FUNERAL SERMON
.We have before us this day a Dad evidence or the
reidity and terribleness of war—en affecting sample of
the social desolationa and bereavements it is entailing
ipon thousands of homes and circles of friends. These
are the remains ofa friend, a brother, a Christian, a pa-.
.triot, a commander, ,cut down in the vigor of manhood.
It was but yesterday that he parted from us for the potti
don of danger, in defence of the institutions 61 freedom.
ffo-day, - only, his waiting remains returnlto us. We can
mot .ev..tn look upon him any more. Vacant now is his
;place, hushed his voice of command, desolate his home,
•rude by a dOuble bereavement sad, and sore his loss to
thousands of sympathizing - friends. Never was pure pa
triotism cut down at a time when it was more needed, or
mote self• sacrificing services cut short at a period when
more required, than that 'which' ceased °when Gen. Boh
len Jell. 'The summons of God reached him, and be has
left friends, his country nothing birt his reputation, and
these wasting remains, to be buried in the dark bosom of
the earth.
But, dark as this affliction may seem, let us console
ourselves with the truth that it has not happened with
.oitt the will of Him who has covenanted to bring us
good oven out of evil. During the war with Mexico, he
joined the army before Vera Ortiz, and rendered efficient
service. Doting the war in the Crimea, he joined the
, •Irrench army, and was appointed on the staff of an emi
nent general. When the present rebellion broke out, ho
was enjoying his ample fortune with his happy family.
'_Voluntarily he left s'i behind him, and returned to fight
.for the preservation of the Government which he loved
above all others, and for which he hai given up his life.
His good conduct and military abilitire soon procured
for Lint a high rank. In this position be.fonght the
enemy , gallantly in several battles, and finally in the
• conflict, whore results now threaten ne with so much dis
aster. He was a brave man, a faithful commander, and
siChristien soldier, and he has laid down his life for his
country.
00NOLUDINd
After the utterarice Of fervent prayer' the congrega
tion repaired to tfpi graveyikid:Trbe family vault, almott
immediately fronting the main entrance to the . church,
'had been uncovered, and surrounded by a sorrowful
group. The coffin was carried to' its brink, the cords
' , wore attached, and everything prepared to lower it to its
final resting place. - In - the presence of the uncovered
sod tearful tumemblage, Dr. Seise then pronounced the
prayers for the ,dead, the ashes was sprinkled upon the
coffin, and it ,was lowered to the bottom of . the vault.
The sad oererdony having been concluded, the vast crowd
dispereed.
The Colonizietion Scheme—A Vessel to
Sail in October
The Government to-day completed the , arrangements .
for the settlement of free colored persons in Gentral
America, the precise place depending upon circumi
titaness.
Senetor Pouusor, who will conduct the expedition,'
bee full Ayers in the premises. It will start early in
toCtober, in first-class steamer, with five hundred
emigrants, nearly all of them men, provided with:im
plements of huebandry, and everything . necessary to.
their comfort and industry. .About 4,000 of 'the more
desirable of colored persona have already informed
Senator Post RROY of their desire to avail themsolvos of
the Preedderni's colonistion solsetne.
'The GuezillaiNarfare in Missouri. •••••
assistant Postmaster Gler.erak.fdeLstt.an tonight re
ceived a deopetch from the postmaater at Quincy, Ell
nolo, inforreirigi him that PORTER'S band of ifllol4llll/1
heti° taken Palmyra, ?do., and, therefore, he has detain
ed the Western mails.
'ORPHANS' COURT . AND EXECUTORS' PEREMPTORY
SALES REAL ESTATE.—TuOBdAy,MeXtt at the.Ex
obpage--Thomas a Some Third Fall . Sakti. See
advertisements. Pamphlet oatalognea Issued to-day.
APPOINTMENT. — Thos. J. Diehl-, Esq.,
of this city, him been appointed on the staff of General
David B. Barney, with the rank of captain.
00 130
ATART OF TEM•CITY SUBMERGED:
4000,000 WORTS OF PROPERTY DESTROYED.
zoss.ov mxvm.
FAMILIES • RENDERED' HOMELESS
ACCIDENTV - AND- , INCIDENTS;
One of the molt tearful and dOistrous freabete that
ever desolated any country visited 'our city yesterday
morning, spreading . devattation and ;nip.
rendered homeless, destroying hnmsn life in its onwercl.
msich :Boilsea weie , thrOwn down, troel, lonip•poati,
flro-pinmi, fences, pavements, wagons, and valuable
property of every description ewcpt away by tho irrealsti
hie current. Water, for the time being, emanated alum-
uto sway, making wild sport with firm foundations and
eappiug them to their overthrow. Large manes of lum-
per, about ton feet high and twenty feet long, were car•
ried for squares before finding, a resting,place. The
water, in some planet, was nearly nine feet deep• The
panonfor oars on the Second and Third•a!reota, Fifth
and Eixtb-atreetr, and Fourth and Eighth-atrooto rail-
roads were compelled to discontinue their trips.
In some cases tho passengers were obliged to stand on
he spate In the car to prevent their getting wet, because
of the mass of water which coursed its way through the
cars. Boats and rafts were used in transporting the
frightentdinmatee from the flooded buildings to places
of safety. In some instances the police officers were
obliged to swim for their lives to get ont of the way of
he Moving mesa of furniture and lumber coureing de
way rapidly towards them, while over and anon the cry
for help arose from the bubbling waters: Largo nuta-
bets .of persons suffered hair-breadth -escapes from
&Owning' and being crnehed by falling buildings._The
flood was as unexpected as its consoonondoe poved
disastrous. Many persons are deprived of omyloyment,
and the immense destruction of jproporty in such a short
time is aimed unparalleled. Tile greatest oxcitemont
existed during the day throughout the northeastern
.portion of our city; the comparatively trifling - loss Of
life being, greatly , ex?ggeratcd, and rumors of all kinds
`rapidly circulating in tho community.
Tho' origin of the flood hae boon traced to natural.
cameo. Owing to the heavy rain, a vast body of water;
accumulated west of the Lamb Tavern road. in the'
Twentytfirst ward, and the menal channel being oh."
structedty the lodging of largo Quantities of lumber in
the aperture of a bridge on the Lamb Tavern road, the
water soon o‘rried away the opposing obstacle, and rush-
it g over the remaining abutmente of the bridge precipi
tated 'itself with overwhelming force thiongh the low•
counliy lying vest of the Norristown Railroad. So great
was the force of the immense volume of water, thus
pushing itself forward, that in what seamed to he only a
few minutes, it had crossed the b ridge . at Broad street,
above Turner's lane, and apparently increasing in ve
locity, can-led away a portion of the embankment Wome n
dialely west of the Norristown Railroad. Dashing ander
the bridge, at that point; and speeding'over the in
tervening space, it poured forth an irresistible current
through the streets and byways of'Seventeenth and Six
teenth wards, spending its remaining force along the
Delaware front
_'The average height of the water in some streets was
about Ave feet, and its extreme height, in many places
along its devastating course, was nine feet. In - many
cases, the ground. floors of dwellinge were covered to the
depth of two or three feet, and when the waters had stib
sided a bed of slimy mud Wes left behind, in which the
lower extremities of everything, animate or inanimate,
were totally invisible.
The only can in which an , actual loss of
_life occurred
was that of three children, daughters of Mr. Voter Wolf,
whose residence was at 1534 Mifflin street, below Okford.
It appears that the children with their mother Were en
deavoring to get out of the house, when the water en.:
tend the open doorway. The mother succeeded in ef
fecting her egress, while her offspring were overwhelmed
by the rushing torrent and drowned before she could ren
der them any assistance. The girls were named Mary,
Fredericka, and Wilhelmina, aged respectively eight, ten,
and twelve years. The father of the unfortunate victims
is an employee in a inorooto factory on Third street,
and when notified of the loss of his darlings became al
most frantic. .
The bodies of the three girls were recovered about an
hour and a half , a ter the fatal occurrence, anti were int.
mediate") , removed to the residence of • a' brother
in. law of Mr. Wolf's, Mr. George Ringer, No. 1507 North
Fixth street. During the afternoon ayes erday, a large
crowd of people, desirous of seeing the bodies, congre
gated about the house, and the attendance of a force of
policemen was rendered necessary to prevent the admie
sion of those not entitled to enter. It is reported that
two girls, named Catherine Collins and Mary MeGrann,
were 'carried away and drowned. Nothing definite is
known of their fate, their bodies having not yet been re
covered.
The house In which the girls earned Wolr wore drowned
was almost destroyed, having fallen in.
The destruction of property has been-chiefly:confined
to the dwellings and manufactories located along Sixth,
Fifth, Fourth, and Third streets; also, along Mont
gomery, Oxford, Jefferson, Master, Thompson, Aum
bia avenue Germantown road, Leitbgow, Apple, Mifflin,
Culvert,• Canal,' Beavar o and• George streets. All-the
cellars and basements of buildings fronting on , these
streets, or situated in their vicinity, were more or less
under water, and cases were frequent in whits the lower
portions of buildings were totally submerged. Pave
ments and sidewalks diseppearettaa if by rnegic, trees
were transplanted, and itreet Itimisowhiclohave heicto
fore restated alike the winter's blast and the summer
storm, went down beneath the press, leaving no mark of
.their former abiding place. . _
Fire. plugs, Which have given essential aid in overcom
ing the fiery element, were pat *tont of service" moat
summarily. Two three-story brick buildings on the
northeast corner cf Sixth and Oxford streets were un
dermined; and suddenly collapsed. The corner building
was owned and occupied by a Mr. Winter as a lager
beer t Moon. The house fell about half past 11 o'clock.
Mrs. W., with her family, consisting of five children,
made a narrow emcee from being crushed to death. The
original cost of the building was $2,000, which, with the
Cestruction of furniture, amounting to $5OO, will come
heavily upon Mr. Winter. The adjoining building was
occupied by a family named Watson.
On the southeast corner of the game streets, the hotel
et Mr. M. Lennox was required to be propped up, the
danger of its falling being imminent. The two double
three-story brick houses, Nos. 1532 and 1584 Mifflin et ,
below Oxford, were almost completely Swept away. Their
contents, consisting of the usual household engine-
Dances, were strewn about indiscriminately. A two
story I rame building, occupied as a paint• shop by Henry
Schaefer,. on the northeast corner of Fifth and Them psen
streets; was completely demolished. The cattle-sheds and
the droviyard of the Felton Hotel. an the corner of Fifth
and Germantown road, wore also deraifflthed.
Binder's lumber yard, Sixth and Oxfold streets,. pre
minted a curious spectacle. Whole and compact piles of
if itaarranged m lumber-wore carried out of position, and
fences,
furniture, at hove heaps Of broken wagons,
a mile
tant. In the yard itself maple, lair
dis
associated together in the most undiatinguishnble brother
hood. We understand that Mr. Binder's lose, about
$l,OOO, is covered by insurance. •
Taking the cource of the flood, we wended our way
s eaterday afternoon along its watery route, starting from
Third street, in the neighborhood of Beaver. The first
noticeable object • was- a good-sized skiff,' containing a
stout watermen, who plied his oars quite vigorously.
The business of the boatman appeared to be the removal
of theonecupsets of dwellings in GM Vicinity to , a 'place of
safety. Articles of value were removed by means of the
heat to a mere secure place of deposit. In the meantime
stuidry . Window.ehutters, collar doors, wooden steps and
-troperfluons furniture floated cn the surface of the water
quite naturally.
When the water had somewhat subsided, the passenger
cars proceaded forward through . the-water, and arrived
safely on tetra firma some distance beyond. Along the
mune of the recently. oulverted Oohocksiuk creek, from
Third to Fifth street, cellars were flooded, and in the
streets emelt boys indulged in a 'bath, while pedestrians
took up another line of travel. The lower part of Globe
Mill was covered with water, the machinery of the mill
was etopped, and property destroyed to the amount'of
$1,500. Girard avenue, between Third and Fourth
streets, presented a lively scene. Buckets were in groat
deniard, and7their use folly appreciated. Home-made
pumps were .not at all incenspiceous, and the inventive
genius of Toning America" appeared fully equal to
theieliserge nay.. Tne liquor store of air. James Kelly,
S. F. cirrner Fourth and Thompson streets,was flooded to
- the devil:l,of three feet. The cellar of Mr. Kelly contained
yearly $3OO. worth of wine, two tubs of liquors holding
85 gallons, two casks of brandy costing $4.50 per gallon,
with other liquors of choice brands. The loss sustained
by Mr. Kelly has been severe. The grocery store of
Miss Mars Kelly, on the opposite corner, was also dam
aged, Miss K. loping a large amount of groceries. The
greater portion of -the buildings on Thompson etroet, be
tween Third and Fourth streets, have been undermined,
and come of them will have to be torn down. The pave-
Menlo in this neighborhood, together with curb. etonese.
atone doorsteps, and outhouses, took their departhre for
parts unknown, and hale not since been heard of.
J. Beetz's wine house, N. W. corner of Fifth and Mas
ter streets, was partially undermined; the side wall on
Master greet gave way, audit was feared that the whole
building would soon topple over.. Harrison's Cohocksink
tannery, Sixth and Master streets, suffered considerable
dainage. Lbeso about $2,500.: Naudain & Peterson's
tannery was damaged to'tbe amount of $l,OOO Fore
paughta Jefferson tannery, at Jefferson and Mifflin
streets,. was damaged to the amount of $lO,OOO.
O. & J. Noblitt's hair- cloth factory was damaged to
the amount of
.81,000. .
The loweeportion of the Government Hospital at Sixth
and Meste - r streets was flooded by water,, and during the
flood other patients were placed within.its-yvalls. Tho
factory of Oornellus & Baker, at Fifth etreet and Colum
bia avenue, has sustained heavy loss.
Beater, Delaney & Adameon'e gine factory sustained
damage to the amount of $lO,OOO. Miller & Hirsch's glue
and curled-hair maunfactory was damaged to the amount
of etlo,ooo. .
The, rope walk near Sixth street and Montgomery
avenne.was completely swept away. Warner's steam saw
mill was &neje erably damaged.' • • • .
Wyetb & Dro., laboratory, corner of Sixth arid Oxford
'streets; suffered' heavily. About 80 girls were'engaged
in the building at the time, and were with great diffi
culty rescued by means of -rafts. Henry Black's hoop
skirt manufactory also suffered considerable damage.
The open lota in the neighborhood of Sixth and Mont
gomery avenue were covered to the depth of 12 feet.
Fronk Bulb's button manufactory was damaged to the
amount of /WIN and. about 400 bushels of bone. dust
wese swept away.
The grocery and dwelling of Messrs.. Jas. rater &
Son, corner of Amite and Thompson streets, was greatly
injured. The. building itself Is seriously undermined.
The loss of the occupants will exceed $3OO. The hotel of
Fos, Fifth and Thompson, is also materially in
jured.
Amerig the incidents of the excitement attending this
sudden calamity, the praiseworthy exertions of many of
the citizens in this section of the city ate worthy of
notice. Messrs. James McCartney, J J. Stub?, B F.
Lynch, and other gentlemen of the 17th ward, rendered
• material assistance In saving the lives and property of
residents in their immediate neighborhood.
It is impossible, at the present time, to estimate the
loss of property brought on by this sudden calamity, but
it can scarcely fall short of a million of dollars. Whole
blocks Of buildings will have to be torn down and re
built. • The streets and sidewalks, along the whole route,
wi I have to be taken up and repaved. Business must
necessarily he suspended, and for some time nearly a
thousand persons are thrown out of employment. HenY
poor families have lost their all, and gloom and despand
ones...l4.'6,a in the late flooded district.
W. byS
Considerable damaye was sustained at Fraukford. The
bridge on the Plank road was not only carried away, but
also another small bridge near the same pl ace. This will
stop the running of the care to Frankfoid for several
days. One or Leo houses occupied by poor families were
flooded. The wharves suffered severely, and a con
aiderable quantity of coal was swept.away.
DAMAGE TO THE SPRING GARD= WATER WORKS
The Boring Garden Water Works 'Sustained aerioua
damage by the flood.' The machinery was covered with
water, and the main pipe wee considerably twisted and
put out of place. The damage done will amount to
several hundred dollars.
DBSTRIICTION OF .1 HAILROLD BRIDGE.
The bridge of' the Now York and Trenton Railroad
Over OUtibeell rim was carried off The .New York
train, in consequence, was detained several hours. The
freshet in This vicinity damaged uroperty to a small ex
!tent. •
TAB SORIIILKILL - lAND DELAWARE
The water on the 13chuylitill has risen ten feet the
;creeks and• rmall inlgqto communicating with Dr. river
are ranch swollen. /Crest volume of water fs now pour
ing over the Dant at Fairmount. Igo serious damage has
been done' along the Delaware front, although it is feared
that the tide may rite to• day to an unusual
'destroy a great deal of property. The to egraph lined
'west of ITarriebtirgh and • those osmmunicating with
Ildladelphia, were out of order last , evening.
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" " FAIRMOUNT 'WATER WORKS.
"'The Water' Werke at ruirmount shAtalned some slight
damage. & part of the foreleg around the basirawse
swept away ; also, a vast .wgintity of the earth watt re
lecoicd. The damage, although not interfering with our
- supply of water, will take some time to repair. l .
H
EAVY ROBBEALZIEL—There wag saw
Unnsually full passenger train from Baltimore' .on.
Thurtday night, and there appears to have:been pj.eary
of cash in`the wallets of the travellers, for tvgang of pick.
pockets stole not less than 83,000 ftom.various parties
in the train. From one passenger 51,000 was te'kee:
One of the suspected thieves was arrested He gave the
name of James Kean, sod was' committed for Wadi
lays as a professional thit f.
POSTPONEMENT —The dedication of
the Fifteenth-ward 'Grammer School-house hes been
postponed. for the preeent, on occonnt of the condition
ct pntlio affairs.
DAMAGE AT ERANRV•ORD
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1 'Colonel Bradford explained that the action
E CALL-'TO ARMS. Council, yesterday , did not abolish the Home G uard ,
- • Dir. Nichols offered a resolution that a telegraphi c ,
' epatch be sent to the Governor, !asking him if w o 7:
accept the service of the Home Guards in a body,
- Captain Wilson offered a subetitute that the Ha,
s h ou id be requested to exercise the power delegat'rti
him, and order out the Home Guard for the
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the city and the State. calf
Several gentlemen discussed the resolution and
etitute, and while differing as to their propriety '
premed their willingness to go into service. or,
Colonel Bradford, as adjutant of the Home G um&
stated that fully five thousand men were now reedy
take the field as a Home . Guarg organizati on. ,
plamit:l LAP.
ltir:Jones offered as a=-substitute, that the column',
should fill their riOrs, and report themselves for
Harrishargkila. .1 st
The vote being •taken, the substitute of Xr,
was adopted.
Several:officers declared that their conimand3
'ready hi - march in, a few hours. [Applause.] 11 8 ,1 s
'aired, though, to go larder officers of their choice.
Thechairinan."read a despatch which he had preps,, 4
Offering to Gov. Curtin 5,090 men of the Home flew t,!
immediate active servica.
A motion was made and carried appointin g a committ,
of three to procure . Iran the naval authorities a 1,,,t, 4 4
of rifled howitzers now at the navy-yard.
A reeolutioe, offered by Captain Wilson= waa unaui
moody adopted expressing the confidence of the boarti
of
officers in General Pleasonton as their corume r 4
officer.
The meeting edidurned until 4 &clock.
ADZOCRIDIEKT SIM?. DIE.
MILITARY EXCITEMENT IN OUR CITY.
PATRIOTISM OF THE PEOPLE.
Workshops and Counting-Booms Closed.
MEETING: OF '':COUNCILS
PREPARATIONS' T O RESISTIVE . INVADER,
Never, since the commencement of this wicked rebel
lion, have the excitement and feeling lathe citiof Phila
delphia attained such height as was the case yesterday.
From an early hour in the morning until a late hour at
night our principal streets and thoroughfares were
thronged with citizens organizing themselves into stomas
for the pliriOsec. of [marching forth in defence of their
hou and firesides. The proclamation of his Honor
the Mayor, Inviting-the people to assemble in their
several wards, together , with the call of his Excel
lenci Griferner Carlin; for fifty thousand men fok State
defence, had, Indeed, a magical effect. Before the dawn
of day had fairly broke, the sound of the dram and fife
was heard. The workirig,man from the shop and the clerk
from the counting zoom, came forth in response. The
Call was in behalf of a good cause, and most nobly did all
reply. Twenty thousand men were asked from Philadel
phiarand, although the cumber was large and our re
sources are thinned, yet not a word of dissatisfaction was
heard. All seemed determined that the number should
be forthcomirg at once, and every one worked with a
will. Tho task performed yesterday was, indeed, no small
e.
The working-ehOp and the counting-house were atone
converted into recruiting stations, and many were the,
names enrolled. Business was suspended for the time
being, and all need their energies towards carrying out
the views of the authpri'des. Both men and money were
freely offered. Company after company, composed of the
stout and brawny mechanic, was organized and tendered
to the Governor, through Mayor Henry. The result
achieved was a groat . victory.. It plainly indicates that
the people are tit lest fully arouse4; . and realize the great
danger threatened from an invading and cruel foe.
Our City Councils also promptly responded to the call.
They assembled at noon, and in a short time passed ap
propriate bills and made the necessary appropriations for
the defence and safety of the city.
Romeroite meetings were also held. by the various old
military bodies, and their services at once offered. Vie
whole day's proceedinis were of the most satisfactory
character, and no ose body came in conflict with another.
?spas. MEETING OF ear COOiCILS.
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In accoidance with the Mayor's proclamation, both
branchea of City Councils convened yesterday at noon,
at their usual place of meeting. The attendance of spec
tators was large, and unusual interest was taken in the
p.oceedings.
' !MUCCI' BRANCH:
President 7 hsodore Ortyler called the Chamber to order,
when the call for the meeting Was read ; alter which, the
Mayor'', clerk waa introduced, and presented the follow
ing message:
TIIE MAYOR'S XESSAGE
To the President and Members of the Select Ccuncil of
the City of Philadelphia r.
Gsrrructass The necoesity of immediate concurrent
action by Councils, for the protection and defence of the
city, has demanded thus a epeeist meeting of your
Chamber. In.addition thereto, the general order of the
Governor of the Commonwealth, issued last evening,
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calling for the instant service . of 50,000 volunteers, to re
the invasion of our State, requires that you should at
once adopt measures to promote the enrollmentof citizens
and their organizations into companies.
append to the accompanying general order of the
Governor a copy. of the proclamation made last night, in
consequence of the special despatch received from him,
which is embodied in such publication.
The welfare of this city and its ultimate security may
depend, in a great degree, upon your wise deliberation.
Let full powers be conferred upon the taecutisie and
upon those 'appended as his advisers, to act in this
emergincy. . Very respectfully,
• • ALEXE,NDER HENRY,
- Mayor of -Philadelphia.
Mr. Lynn said that if there had been no other resolu-
bora; prepared, be would offer a aeries as follows :
An Ordinance to provide Arms and Military Supplies
for the able bodied citizen of Philadelphia
The Select and Common Councils of the City o; Phtla-
delptia do hereby ordain :- . '
SIICTION /. That the -Mayor of the, city of Philadel
phia le hereby authorized to take possession of all arms.
ordnance, ammunition, einipmtnts and ed pplies,wherever
to be found, that-may be necessary, in addition to each
supplies already belonging to the city of Philadelphia, to
arm every able-bodied - citizen who mar,be ready to pro
ceed to Harrisburg, in response to the recent call of the
Governor of. the State of Pennsylvania.'
13E0.11. That the Mciyor shall furnish receipts for all
articles that may be taken in pursuance of this ordinance,
pledging to the owner or owners thereof adequate remu
neration from.the city•of -Philadelphia for the same, and
he shall require' a pledge from the recipientsof such arti
cles, or from the commanders of squads or companies, for
the return c f all such arms and equipments in good order,
unless dameged,"consumcd, or destroyed while in service.
EEC. 111. ghat a special committee Or three members
arid the Presidents of each Chamber shalli be appointed
to co. operate with the Mayor in the execution of the pro
visions of thia ordnande <
Tar. Wetherill moved that a committee of throe be ap-
pointed to confer wilh the Mayor In regard to the emer
gency. Carried..
•Neeers. Wetherill. Megary, and Oatherwood, were
named as the ccmmittee.
On motion of Mr. Inghete, Mr. J. P. Wetherill was
reouested - to withdraw-hie resigoation as a member of
the Committee of 'Defence and - Protection. ef the City,
which he did in a brief speech.
The Chamber then took a recess, while the committee
waited, upon the mayor:- On ro,esesemblin g they reported
an Otdinance; giving full power to the mayor, which was
read, by sections.
_. Mr. Mend akin voted no In the first section.
Mr. Wetherill here stated that five members of the
Committee,. out of eiglit,/had signed the report. The
three members who refused to sign it were Mears. Petal,
Wolbert, and Kerr, (president,) all of Common Council.
Mr. Wetberill farther elated that the Mayor desired
no i•nch immense responsibility as that allowed in the
bill reported. He desired that any man competent to
take it should do so, and, while he consents to do it,
would itaefer that another shotild assume tha task. The
offer of the Mayor was moat noble and patriotic. The
Decal er felt certain that, were it necessary, the Mayor
wotild Seize, on behalf of the Government, all the arms
he noted find. '
40 Mr Davis said he dld - not like conferring this power on
any one outilde of Councils.
ht or said that, in an occasion like this, he favored
when others did, for the bone to li nish his liberties,
would freely entrust such Power to any ;ersone ----"" irettait
mayor of this city by this majority of its people.
Mr. Ginnodo deeired.to offer an amendment.
Mr. Ford theught that at a time like this there should
be no delay. Even if we did not do what was altogether
right, we can correct our errors afterwards. We should
ebourthe people that we have_done something, at least,
in en emergency like this. '"
Gincodo was opposed to giving so much power to
one individual. -He moved as an amendment, that the
word .f commiesion” be stricken out, and the duty per—
formed through the proper committee of ()entrails, with
when the - Mayor may confer.
Mr. Davis regretted that there was not more confidence
felt in the power of Councils to legislate propeily for the.
city in any and every exigency. This commission will
move slowly, and Councils would be more efficient.- At
any rate, Philadelphia is to be defended through the au
thorities at Washington. The idea of arming mon and
sending them along the edges of the country to defend
Philadelphia, was utter absurdity. Tke proper course
now to pursue is for Council members to resign if they
deem theinselves Incompetent to perform the labors im•
posed on them. . ,
The amendment of Mr. Ginnodo, that an advisory com
mittee be appointed, with whom the Mayor may confer,
was agreed to.
Mr. Ingham movtd to add, and three citizens to be
appointed by the Mayon'? Lost by - a vote of 13 to 7.
Mr. Wetherill said he would vote against any amend
ment that would divide the executive power of the city
in this emergency. The great object to be attained
now is unanimity. Let us give fall powers to the Mayor ;
and, if necessary, !et us have a Dictator.)
Mr. Casein did not approve of any such sentiments;
tbc.ugh it was no time now to discuss these matters. He
affered an amendment that there ehoniti be no expendi
tures by the Mayor, noises with the adtice of the com
mittee.
Mr. MegarY . opposed the amendment strenuously. He
thought it was petfe'ct folly to require the Mayor—a man
in whom we have full confidence—to ask any committee
what lie shall or what he shall not expend with a view of
keeping off the foes of the country.
The amendment was not agreed to.
Dlr. Dougherty offered a further amendment that the
Mayor obeli confer with , the Committee on Protection
and Wince of the City. Not agreed to.
The ordinance then Passed, as amended, and read as
follows : •
An Ordinance Relating to the Defence of the City of
.Philadelphia.
I. That Councils hereby confer upon the Mayor of the
city the right and authority to exercise any and all
WRITS which, in his judgment, it may be necessary and
conducive to the safety and defence of the city, shOuld
be exercised, with authority also to incur such expenses
in the name and in behalf of the city as may be • requisite
for the discharge of the aforesaid duty.
11. That the sum of $500,0t0 is hereby appropriated,
to be drawn upon for the discharge of the duties pr.--
scribed by this ordinaice,.and the warrants therefor
shall be drawn by the Mayer.
111. That en Advisory Commission be; and the same
is htrehy Established, with the Mayor may confer.
In discharge of the duties prescribed by this ordi
nance; Said cominiseloti toconsist of thepresent Commit
tee on the Defence and Protection of the City.
The . Obi tuber then took a recess of half an hour, to
aw.it the action of Common Council.
Upon reaseembling, the bill was again brought iato
the Clamber, with the amendinents of Common Council.
Mr. Wetherill said that, rather than have the ordi
nande passed as it was amended, he would prefer mortj al
law. - Concurred In, and the bill passed finally as follows :
The Select and Common Councils of-the city.of Phila
delphia do ordain :
1. ThitCouncils herelry confer upon the Mayor of
the city the righCand-anthority to exorcise any and all
powers which, in his j,udgment, with that of.. the Com
mittee on Defence *and 'Protection, it may. be 'necessary
and conducive to the safety and defence of the city
should be exercised, with authority also to incur such
expense in the name and on behalf of the city as may be
requisite for the discharge of the aforesaid duty.
2. That the sum of live hundred thousand dollars is
hereby appropriated. to be drawn upon for the discharge
of 'the duties prescribed by this ordinance, and the warn
rents therefor shall be drawn by the Mayor.
The third aection of the bill was stricken out.
coinioN couNcir,
This body reassembled about the same hour as the
other branch met, President Herr in the chair.
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The Mayor's message was reed.
The Chamber concurred in the reselation;rom Select
Branch in reference to Mr. Lynd a bill.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Paul, Buiran., - and Wol
bert on the committee, and a recess of half an hour was
taken in order to allow Select Council time to pass the
bill.
Ehortly before ) o!olok the Chamber
,resatembled, and
the ordinance as passed in Select Ciuncil, was presented"
aid' reed by. the
Mr. Freeman offered, ell an amendment, to give the
Committee on Mefence. and Protection rower to act with
the Mayor. ' •
Mr Harper did net want to Fee any amendments
passed. Hewes opposed to any further delay; it was now
time that tomething bad been done.
Mr. Freeman explained; that withont this amendment
the passage of the bill would create martial law, as it
would place the power all in the 'hands of one man—the
Mayor. Es thought there was no exigency requiring
-.Mr. Barger said that there was no necessity to ignore
the existence of COULeIIB. • 9he Mayor should. have an
advisory committee. If he had any suggestions to make,
that committed would treat it with all the re spe it be
coming his official position.
.)11r. Freeman thought that by giving so much power
to the Mayor we would proceed on the principle of giving
the vow. r of the people to one 111911—the one man power.
He had full faith in the Mayor, but he would not voce
fix giving the power of Councils to the Mayor. The act
of Assembly rettfaires that Councils ehould exorcise a
supervision, through their contmithea, of all 'infetior
departments.. Should Ibis ordinance pus, we would
retch ish a new kind of ge Avalon.
Mr. Leigh would, in ardinary times, pursue the prfnei -
phi that in a multitude.of counsels there is wiedom. Bat
it is not prudent t 3 follow this principle In military mat:
tars To metro any measure effective in that line, it is
absolutely requisite that nnanimiti should prevail.
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fir. Barger said that it was not beneath the dignity of
the United States to have an advisory cantnet ; it wad not
beneath the dignity of the. Governor of Pennsylvania to
have his advisory committee,, nor should it be beneath
`itbe dignity of the Mayor to have his advisory committee.
"The Intendment was liereed.to The third sectionWos
atrioken out, and the bill paseed.:,_:;Adj3urried.
TIIN HONE GIUSID OSSICERS—TBST smroome SINE .IE,
r rmi body reassembled M 110013 Yesterday, in thqSaj;.
mum Court room, Colonel J. Ross Snowden in the otialr.
Mi. Hart - meth, a personal explanation. Re we.* re.
Dotted as saying, at a formtr meeting, that the msjsrity
of the membere of City Councils were disloyal. Ile did
not dmire to be so understood..
The Chairman stated, that in consecsuance of, the yrs.-
sent exigencies; General Pleesonton had Proceeded to
Harrisburg, to consult with the Governor.
The committee appointed to confer with City OonLcils
regarding atd for the HOMO Guard made a report.
Upon re_amanbling at 4 o'clock, the follow,,
!match was rcoolvc d from the Goverpor, is Ra mer tot,
one forwarded to him :
31 RP.ISBURG, Sort
To James Ro s s Snowden.::
Please send company...organizations for the Weary m
the State as set forth in /mussel order No 35, dated
10. Companies from the same localities will be orgstnii't
'together so far as practicable. Yon will readily p t , teei „. "
the necessity of system In our organization of th e art
here. . The advantage of special privileyes would lead . 1 3
trouble and • delay. In this emergency no ti me
lost. AND. G. GURTII
,
A number of the members expressed great disiatisto.
tion in going to Harrisburg as companies and n o t
orgenizatien. It was stated that the National Gum',
and Gray Reserves had both been accepted as bodi ee.
Lieutenant' Spangler suggested that General plse+3l4)l
should Call out tt o Home Guard and they abonld inc4x, e 4
to. Harrisburg. The speaker thought that the floseroor
'ionld not separate them, but keep them se one ores*,
lien.
President Snowden thought that the board of 0i50,,
hid done all that patriotism demar.ded. They 1,54 04 . 0 1
ed their services several times, and now, at last.tlry
only to be accepted on a certain condition. tie wi s k,i
to know how it was that an organiz;d Way bite ail
Boroe.quard was refused, when they were arms%
company after company of 'raw Men—men who tiu
never handled a musket. A body like the Howe Owl
taken togethir, ho thought, wonld do more good t h ou ,
the undisciplined companies they could obtain. 11. 6 ,,
sure that something must bo wrong, or this ccalli
nerx
be the case. Tide organization would be a credit to tte
city.
. .
bAt this stage of the proceedings. Gen. Pleasontoz, Ahf
ad heal otherwise engaged, made hie appearance, set
wee greeted with loud Applause.
The General, after reviewing the actions of Ga ttr ,i,
relative to the defence of the city, said that the m ay - r ;
had expressed his confidence in the Home Gaud or gni n.
nations. The speaker advised all the officers su,rert
fill up'their . companies without delay. He would a n. rtil
that no company should detach itself for duty a n t „ c
Philadelphia. Besides this, no company can do se
n n y
regularly anthrrized so to act. The General, le ea,
elusion, urged each officer to at once commence remi t ,
tog for his company, to. fill them all up to the maxima
standardi'arid soon they would have one of the finest rr .
ganizaiions in the State, whose services would be guil t
accepted.
After some further discussion tbo chamber aljes2 l4
sine die, without coming to, any foal decision.
RESPONSE TO TEE MAYOR'S , PROOLAM &TIDY)
In accordance with the Mayor's proclamation, se v
of our citizens assembled at their several places rab&
in their respective wards, for the purpose of at 0 ,
organizing themselves for the defence of the State. Situ
of the assemblages were. very largely attended. vh,
disagreeable state of the weather did not seem is ra
least to dampen the ardor and patriotism sof the rook
During the eeverest part of the shower yesterday
portions of our city were well thronged. Squads of to,
were marching "to and fro, and the sound of Ste
drum was heard in all quarters. Daring the m)ru i
the scene at the Mayor's office beggars all descrier:e t
(Mize no came forward single and in liquids to offer
services for the defence of the Slate.
From all parts of the city offers of camp service; sv !
tendered. The Mayor only accepted, however, th 3 S E .
vice of those who were formed into companies. 110
squads were turned away, and at once- set about ecp
solidating tbeinselies with other bodies for the pram
formatting complete companies. As soon as the flap;
accepted one csunp*ny he would notify the Governor 4
telegraph of The genie. The organizations accepted de t ,
the morning were as follows:
Capt. John Dobson, Falls of Schuylkill, a full comm,
ready for service this morning.
The following wero also tenderod - to Adjutant Run./
by the Mayor :
Co. H, Keystone Gnards, 25th ward.
Cant; E.E. Sheble, 100 men.
One company, by Capt. John Anderson.
-Ode company, by Captain 0 B. Wilson, (831j,,....y,
Foundry.)
Ono compauy,by Capt A. Heiner, (Baldwi n's F.r111 71 .
Do. do, OartAßobt. Patton, do. d.).
Do. - 'do , Capti Chas. ttewort, do. et,
Do: do., Oapt. Myers. -
- Do. do., Capt. Shoemaker.
Three companies of Irish Legion, Cal. Power.
Each of the above companies consisted of 100 MM.
The Mayor's proclamation was the subject of mum
in every workshop in the city. At Baldwin's Inlet
the men organized as soon as they reached the ok
About three hundred ferried into line, and marched s
Fifth and Chestnut streets, where their appearance vs
greeted with loud and enthusiastic cheering. Takes t
together, the men presented a rather strange appearawe
Some few of them had uniform overcoats on, and oda,
were • armed with dinner baskets, umbrellas, 1
glance at them indicated at once that they cams front!
workshop. About a hundred of the operatives or Hem.
LS brandt & McDowell, stove 'manufacturers, were es
on the alert. at an early hour yesterday morning.
movement on the part of these sturdy sans of toil slut
tiroly eponym:4one, and does honor to their noht
Other workshops were considerably reduced in the cm
ber of their men during the day.
THE DOINGS A,IONO THE POLICE.
At an early bOur in the day, large numbers of she'r•l
lice force signified their willingness and daterminatonn
at once attach themselves to tome organisation and lase
for Harrisburg. In the Ninth Police District Matteis
Franks and fourteen of his men have offered their se
vices, and the acme state of affairs exists in all the fir
Wets. It is thought probable that between tea sat
three hundred police officers will leave. Our pike fern
is a well organized and. dliciplined body. Titer era sal
drilled in the use of the mneket, and could the enti:,'ll.lr
be thrown into active service, they would be one of the
nest orglinizatione that ever left the city of Philadirkit
All the members of the force who return are installed O.
their old positions. Many of the force have for a loot
time been battling in defence of the sag.
MEETING OP TUC CORN R.XCRA.NCE ASSOCIATI ) ! 2
-—C-41..-nrtria . Exchange Association 51.1
Irorterday morning, 0. J. btonam...--......_Th zbilir, the 0
cf the Governor and the proc'amation oetTninrti,r
considered.
After scree further discussion, the subject was rerfi
to a to.ll3mitteo to at once enroll the members.
HOTEL WAITERS FOE THE WAR.
We understand that the hotel waiters have iotr,
rated a movement which will enable them to leave t ru
seat of war within a day or two. There are lots of i 94
abmen to. take their places as wallets.
ELECTION OY CAPTAIN.
The citizens of the Fifth precinct, Thirteonth rat
met, pursuant to the call of the Governor and llez
at their precinct house, Seventh and Coates streets,
chose as their Captain George W. Gamble, who will ;..e
medhitely put them in proper discipline and. drill,
DI ANAYUNK..
The Governor's proclamation caused the ulmrtS
citement at alanayunk. The belle were tolled, all the
wee a general - tom-out. The whole plisce
A full company was formed. yesterday.
GERMANTOWN.
The residents of Germantown responded nobly u el
call of the. Mayor. Little other business vas trio:A al
in the" town, than that of orgabizing civilians into sl
- tart' organizations. Several companies will be tom*
ft cm here.
Franbford. which has already furnished a lard's
men for the star, will also be able to turn exit
companies for State defence.
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS
In addition to the many independent ceropsnie3 ,44
left for Harrisburg last evening, three comrosiii. o
hundred men each) of the 2d Reg,iment,Reserseßri
C r eier;e l Alfred Day,will leave this morning. The rano!
ing nine companies will follow as soon 83 POSSIiA 3 rg
men all 'rave well equipped and armed.
FebtorlieY morning, the company formed by one .6P
dyed of the emplo] ems of the Pennaylvania Britt
Obrefany left for Harrisburg.
The First-troop Cavalry Regiment wera aNi'd
gather lea evening, for the purpose of learniat
many of those who' have already joined the orpraYi: , ,
are willing to proceed at once to ilarriebarg
whole body will leave, it is said.
Captain Eponcer Miller's Howitzer Compst4 l •=o"'
day
A DIFFICULTY.
The Governor's proclamation calls for isdeyl 3l4 .
companies, and the consequence is that the e*.i otl , m
organi7.alions and general officers are ignomt
Mayor in consequently much embarrassed to kook *
to act If a good popular officer was appoietelt ol
command at this point, it would greatly factlastrl:
great work in hard. We understand that this w-' zl
recommended to the President.
PASSING TROOPS.
But three full regiments passed through the eti..
terdey on their way to the neat of war. These v. , •
20th .Connecticut, 2:lst Connecticut, and llth Bea„
.
..411 the men were, as 'neual, well fed at 0 . ..„, [
freahment Saloons, and went on their way
Every man of the Connecticut regiments bad
blanket on, which sheltered him from the hear/ ' l l,,
The 20th was unarmed., In the existing state of s;”
no regiment or company of soldiers should peed
this city without arms and ammunition. The ' 6 l
4
several regiments that have gone through late;f
not pleatied in being without the pr"Orier mean of Jer,
C AU!' INDEMIDENCE. A
During :iesterdity afternoon, Independence 3.11 1 u 1 ,,
visited by an immense concourse of people. IlirP__„'"
band dieconreed some excellent music . In the or°
the mafn avenue of the square was panted with riaud
majority Of whom were femsles. Each tent WM
and transparencies hung all along the avenue,
stretched from tree to tree for the ',lmpale•
of recruits were obtained during the day and ere=ct
THE WAR MEETING IN THE 20TH WARP'
Last night, a very large and somewhat entnati
meeting was held at the corner of Tenth street 9ni ut
avenue. . .
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The following were the officers of the meeting: .1
Idward Gratz,.President ; Vice Presiderits,Gt'"'t
Etmcme• George Williams , W H. Jackson, ti F
Ford, gtacy. Reeves, - Wm. J. Howard, Dardg
I sac Ashmeatt, John M. Malloy' Secretariee.
Billinftoni James M ..Arrison, I. New ton Bross' A '
dire, Robert Baletcu •
•
Mr Gratz, on taking the chair, made a hnst
(Merit Adieu,. Appropriate resolutions wersth':' •
by ffir. Wcidd - and unanimously adopted.
LSFT rose HARRISBURG.
Last evening about 500 men, comprieutS - fir e 112 p 7 1 ,
&hit companies, cook their departure from W," 4 ,1
delphia for Ilacdsburg. The superinteutte ett
cio
Pennsylvania liailroad and the Reading llsihasie.4
every facility in their'power to forward :he rag' s ie
delay. A much larger number will bare to.deT. ye
otherwise ordered. The number yeatertlaY
been much greater had.the notice to march n' t -
suddenly.'.
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` . IIGRAiI kr TER - siATost's OFFICE LASS EY- 115 ” I
Up to a late hour last .evening the
.w Mayor •'
his, oMce,here he was constantly in receier,o,
Opatchesi and was alsotisited upon by a large 8 ,: u 1 p e
Ouriraisit.prorniineut citizens. Be gave Meal y i!
del stand ttat there . Wm no immediate' MUM Of et !ri
that our,alleire began to assume a brighter sePed..4y
latiroi.performed his arduous part of the tits'.
with great coolness and firmness, and hitceiVol;,
cited thehighest tokens of praise. The sceeel
day *ill long be remembered by the people of
phis ; and even if the services of no more of oar 1 `
mo 0
citizens ehould be required in the vicinity of , r , ; c
every one is satisfied thatit is well to be presto . '
emergency
71SE RUSSELL SQUADRON.
nee
Captain Fry , e Russe ll Troop and Captain II
ntonell Cavalry hare formed themselvet into 14 11 , 4
to be called -the Rnesell eonadron. Tee*/e'r,r
march for; Harrisburg on Monday night. ,„„:e
young men accepted. The EQUadre n
le
_ accepted *slid efticLinilreflicerrd.
The Conditiiiii "and POSitiOli Of t h e
[Trent As . Washington Star-of last evening
last evening, a portion of the force of tlesoiir
side advanced and - . occupied the,village of h u r t er
on the Baltimore and Ohio' Railroad, bet to g: .
- 'Frini - Fredetiok city. Yeeterday morelug tb e Lt
. envied_ it in fore .. We wawa° they
these when Burnside advanced, as we boa L
to bear of any eollition in that quarter... ryt
, The rebel army continuer on both lilies et tat,,,o,
'We know that they are apparently In beast' for'.' i r
'south aide, between Ifolan i e Ferry and fistoc, o
• -We-know, further. tl at they have now no fort
In the viclnlty.of .oentreville and Fairies , ba f 6: . s
. than - mall ilielr pickets iron there.• Thro
"ter'
akettbey picketed th eir lines closely front Ge
Drsitteville.thst th' lr
We doubt not, from all these s facts. -
,force =dinettes to hovel on both broke of
eronnil'where they. first crossed fr,to Fri
Maryland.