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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1864.
FORNEY'S WAR, PRESS,
For the Week ending May 21, 1861.
L ETifilLlVlNG.—Landing Supplies at Grand Sense
Louisiana.
POETRY.—"The Blithe Lark," by Frederick
Tennyson—" Ritter Grimm," by Kane o'lk:ink—
" The Boy and the King "—" Jenny anti Jamie --
"Lines on the Flag-raising at camp wittinm Penn.''
by the late Sergeant Major Robert B. For'
"LOVE THROUGH A T.O.IWNETTE, " an ori
ginal tale Written for the Jr - m - P , ss.
IV. EDITORIALS_ —The tißliiitiOn—ennsylvattian3
in the Field—The Great SanitarY Fair in Philadelphia—
The Methodist Church and Slaver —ThePolicy of Con
centration—C:ll3nd., W. IV. port—The Sanitary Fair.
T. LETTERS
TI. coNotr.F.,SIONAL SUMMARX.
VII. THE it-AM—Th., Week of Battles—The Army of
the rotounic—The War in thy,..Souiltwest—Erigag.ement
in Clinilebt,:.ll Harbor—Li:As Pennsylvanians Killed
and Wounded,
TIM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE
ARMY.
Lx_ ART MATTERS. — Academy of the Fine Arts,
N. OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
XI. SPEECH OF WENDELL PHILLIPS.
. . .
izEjmnivt'S INTELLIGENCE.
XIII. CITY 3LATTERS.—Visit to the 'Union T., , exite--
71e, Oold Medal for General Grant—Arrival of Wounded
oldier.=, &C.
LITEEARY.—Chas. Mekong.' New Serial.
XV. MESS , ' DEPARTMENT.—PoetrY. "The Tri
merph., of Morplry "'—rroblenx—Che,. in PhilMlo l l/11hl,
mayana, and Erm.sel,.
XVI. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
XVII_ FINANCI_IL AND COMMERCIAL.
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at the counter. Price , five cents.
The Situation in Europe.
Our friends across the ocean have their
own troubles, and for the past few weeks
the English press find more interesting
themes than the war in America. They
have tired of showing their ignorance of
iimetican affairs., and events have made sad
havoc with their prophecies. War is coining
nearer hdme. The insurrection in Poland
is by no means suppressed. The temper of
the Caucasus is irritating, and even in far.
off Tunis the dusky Moors are gathering in
yebellion. _NAPOLEON is troubled by Paris
mid Mexieo, and shrewd men calculate
Yvon the fall of the dynasty of NAPOLEON
mid MOREY. A child remains to uphold
the glories of Bonapartism, and those who
Bee the public sentiment of France, as re
leeted in the recent Paris eleetionsthe
boldness of the anti-Bonapartists - in the
Chamber of Peers, and the reactionary
niOvements in the large provincial towns—.
UM know how uncertain is the hope of a
Successor to the present Emperor. After
him the deluge must come, for every:
faction will find a leader and a name.
The empire is peculiarly a BON - ARAMTE
Invention. Bourbonism means a kingdom—
new nobles, a division of lands, the pos
session of the vast Orleans estates: Dour
lionism has rival claims; and greater than
either is the republican sentiment, which
embraces the and culture ofPrance,
'which is now.the main cause of rINLA.ro'
LEON'S embarrassments, and threatens at
tiny time to rise tip and take the Empire by
the throat. All ibis while Italy rests upon
her sword pledged to make war for Rome
PIA Venice whenever the opportunity arises.
The liberal sentiment of Eurppe was never
stronger and bolder than now. The contest
in England between the governed and gos
veining Classes is assuming an importance
It never before possessed,'; The reeeption
given GAR] BALDI, and the humiliating
manner in which PALM - ERSTOIS" hurried
him out of the country, show us that the
friends of Bmonr and ConnEw are a power
in. England. We regard this sentiment with
an intense interest, for every demonstration
in behalf of radicalism and liberty is a de
nionstration in favor of the United States.
At this time the most interesting ques
tion before the European Cabinetsis what is
known as the Schleswig-Ilolsteiu question.
Whatever may have been the merits of this
controversy in the beginning, it has now
assumed simple proportions. Denmark is
now a conquered kingdom. The two great
Powers of Austria and Prussia provoked a
quarrel with her Bing, and plunged into a
war. The Danes had been led to hope for
aid from Sweden and Norway, France and
England. Kind Words had been spoken in
their behalf - in the English Parliament—an
English minister bad declared that Den
mark's independence would be main
tained, and the Emperor of the French was
understood to have shown strong sympa
thies for overmastered Denmark. The,
Danes took up arms.: A more hopeless
and imequi - d war was never : waged,
strug--le came, hut aid came
not, and Denmark was left' to strug
gle;:,alone_ Of ,cOurse She - was defeated.
:Aft . C r r a most gallant defence, the Darine-
V - erke Was taken, Dybbol was stormed, all
cities - wig occupied, her ports held, and
now nothing remains but the narrow ridge
of coast and the islands : beyond. Marshal
=
YoN Wax:N - 6EL has levied a tax of a hun 7
ilred thousand flutters on the people of Jut
land as a war contribution, and held a num
ber of Danes as hostages for: its payment,
"This," we are told, " the - inhabitants re
fuse to pay, preferring to be plundered."
In the meanihne,- a Conference has been
sum moned. with powers to end the war by
a diplomatic arrangement. The Conference
has clone nothing.' It has met and
journed, only to adjourn and meet again.
Something is wrong= We hear mysterious
'whispers about NAPOLEON. He is the
spirit who mars all. His malign, insidi 7
ens influence prevents the members of
the Conference from arriving :at any
harmonious conclusion. The Times is
in bad temper with the French Em
peror. It taunts him - with coNVardice.
31e professes to be the arbiter of Enrope—
then why does he not interfere with
Schleswig-Holstein ? If he has abandoned
that Wee, and desires peace so well, why
does he not disband his armies and not
persist in frightening people ? Prussia is
upbraided, The sins of the great PREDEL
RICE are recalled, and she is said to be an
insincere, faithless Power, given to break
ing treaties: She robbed Austria of Sile
sia a hundred years ago, and the same
ppirit of robbery now actuates her in re
gard to Denmark_ These are angry words,
and show what is the real temper of Eng
land. If they have any one to blame it is
themselves. Let them rail as they will.
Prance stands apart, Prussia is gathering
lap the thalers in Jutland, and Denmark is
being robbed and weakened, and driven
into the sea. With all regard for Gey
3nanv, and every desire to see the unity
and freedom of that great people accom
plished, we cannot but feel a strong sym
pathy for Denmark, and a great contempt
for the Powers which have permitted Aus
tria and Prussia to rob her of everything
but honor.
The Forged 'Proclamation.
YeSterday three New York papers—the
World, the _Herald, and the Jou,r9ial of
Commerce—published a false proclamation
of the President, appointing the 26th in-
Mint as a day of national fasting, humilia
tion, and prayer, announcing that the Vir
ginia campaign had failed, and calling out
four hundred thousand men. In this inso
lent document the President is made to
Speak of his performance of imperative
duty - with a heavy heart, and to - represent
*Le country as being in immediate danger
from the rebel power.
We arc also to believe that in either of
these journals this lie was printed with the
supposition that it was the truth. W credit
the editors of the Herald, the W or ld , and
the Journal of Commerce with at least
average shrewdness, and are unwilling to
accuse them of the gross stupidity which a
belief in this proclamation would imply.
lley Must have known that nothing in
the military situation, nothing in the
'Stews they published simultaneously with
the forgery, nothing in the feeling of the
people, nothing in the attitude of the
Government, in the slightest degree jus
tified the tone of this proclamation. They
timst have known, for their own corre
spondents had informed them, and General
GRANT himself had declared, that the
campaign, so far :from being closed,
was but begun. They must have known
that the President, in the - darkest hours
of the war, had never spoken , as
;x man despondent and frightened, and
could not have believed him capable of
confessinr , defeat in the very moment of
victory. They must have known that the
appointment of a day of humiliation would
be an a bsurdity, and an insult to a nation
which for three years has not had such
r eason to rejoice. They must have known
that this proclamation could not fail
to delight every traitor in the land, and
shake the hearts of many loyal men with
the fear of unknown evil. They should have
known, finally, that this document was
never telegraphed from Washington, and
did not reach them, as it would have done
had it been genuine, through the agency of
the Associated Press. Therefore, fin - these
reasons, and others equally good but unne
cessary to state,
we hold these journals
guilty of publishing as an authentic procla
mation what they should have known to
be an audacious forgery_ If they deny this
knowledge, the public will probably accept
their denial, but we do not envy them the
confession of unparalleled ignorance which
must then be their only excuse.
We do not accuse these papers of
the forgery—it is enough disgrace that
they were wicked or stupid enough to
publish it. But we do accuse two of
them, at least, of an eagerness to print
accounts of misfortunes to the Union,
a reluctance to admit its successes, which
is positively disgraceful. The World has
earned a reputation which this TICA"ti forgery
will make too great for its own comfort.
It was this newspaper which, with an
alacrity commendable in the Richmond
E nip? rer , hastened to inform its readers,
sonic weeks ago, that BURNSIPE'S army
lied been destroyed by the enemy, and had
ihe insolence to justify this heartless, dis
loyal act, on the plea of enterprise and
anxiety to give the earliest news. Such en
terprise, stripped of its false pretences,
is at the best .no more than a morbid
.craving for a sensation. It is reckless
ness and indifference to truth of which
any trite newspaper would be ashamed.
But why is it that the World and kin
dred journals arc invariably so slow to
believe the Union-successful, and so ear
nest in cautioning the public against faith
in reports of victory ? Rebel triumph they
never doubt. Sceptical of the progress of
our' own cause, credulous of that of the
foe, these journals possess at once the ex
_tremcs of doubt and superstition.
-It must be remembered that the forgery
appeared only in Copperhead journals.
No - loyal paper would or could have pub
lished it. Neither the Tribune nor the
`Times could have been imposed. upon by
this glaring outrage on probability. Grant
ing l"that it was published with a full faith
in Its authenticity by these papers, it fol
lows that the enemies of the Government
who forged the proclamation selected the
7F vrld, the Herald, and the of
Gonna eree as the proper tools of their ini
quity: It is easy to deceive those who in
vile the deceiver.
The Secretary of State early in the day
relieved the public by the official declara
-tiou that the proclamation was au absolute
forgery. But - with this denial the matter
should not rest. The Associated Press has
offered a reward or $l,OOO for the dir - 3-
coi - ery of the criminals. The Government
should resolve to deteet and give them the
punishment they have earned. We have
just read an explanatory apology issued
from the World office, whit must be ac
cepted as proof of its ignorance of the for
gery. The three newspapers should there
fore be acquitted as unconscious tools of
very clever rascals. •
14e1p the AV-omitted_
The battles are over, and along the lines
there is quiet. We have ceased to fight.
Let us think of the men whom the battles,
in Virginia have left to our sympathies.
All that can claim our most devoted charity
is theirs. How their wounds appeal to us
may be judged from_ these random inci
dents, which we take from yesterday's story
of the war. It comes from that great depot
of wounds, suffering, and death---Frede
riasburg
d In a guano) warehouse it Magnificent veteran,
leaning against the wall with his blouse on (to nro
teet him from the cold of the bricks), whose - left
sleeve and shoulder were thrown back so as to re
lieve the Stump of his: amputated arm from their
weight, beckoned me to him. have not eaten, sir,
for three days. When will rations be served to us 9'
- 1 dew across the street to the Sanitary Commission
reoms, and repeated the pitiable statement, and
asked for food. Our supplies are *holly exhaust
ed,' said the attendant. 'We have literally nothing
here cave empty boxes.'
"Where the wounded in this city got their food
that night,God only knows. Where bandages were
got to dress their wounds, I know not. .ILf there
were any hospital supplies here whatever, I
do not know. I do • know that in the
great Baptist Church hospital, under Frank 11.
IlamiltoWs care, there was nothing, literally no,
thing. And a surgeon as distinguished as he,
witlia title won by years of professional service in
the field ; of the highest personal influence ; with his
experience in getting things as a corps medical di
rector—if he was destitute, it is fair to presume that
every hospital here was destitute. I know that he
was without bandages, lint, medicines, and stimu
lants, and I saw one of his nurses, a young and
heautifid airl from Now I Eampshice, tro to more
than one Sec.gsh house a.nd bete in vain forold sheet., ,
and pillow-eases ; and I heard her express a Imr
pOse to go to the Military Governor of Fredericks
but g, and beg him to order a raid upon the shelves
and closets of the she-dragons left on guard here by
their fugitive rebel husbands. Of the destitution of
utensils and conveniences itg the care of the help
lessly sick in these hospitals, it is unnecessary to
k. Every imagination will supply for itself the
details of nameless horror and suffering that ensued
upon this want',
'Without the help of our voluntary cha
rity such pictures would be terribly inten
sified. All the brave men of whom we
speak suffered for a cause which is ours.
There should be no limit to our zeal to
comfort them. The Government and even
the. Sanitary Commission cannot supply all
their wants, painful as these must be in the
hospital crisis which follows a great battle.
From very necessity the nation is appealed
to, and it cannot answer too soon or do too
much.
Wn ARE to have another convention at
Cleveland, to meet on Tuesday, May al.
It calls upon all " who believe that the re
bellion can be suppressed without infring
ing the rights of individuals or of states,
who regard the extinction of slavery
as among the practical effects of the war
for the Union, who favor an amendment of
the Federal Constitution for the extinction
of slavery, and who demand integrity and
economy in the administration of govern
ment," to unite with the signers in mass
convention. This call is signed by Join
CoennANE and Lucius Ronrxsox, two
gentlemen elected to office in NeW York
by the Republicans. As we read the
it seems to be what men would call con
servative Republicanism. What practical
good it proposes to accomplish we cannot
see. These calls only show that the peo
ple have not forgotten the election. They
do no harm, and certainly no good, There
will be room enough at Baltimore for every
loyal man.
OUR FRIENDS, who are to meet in Cleve
land, some of these summer days, to nomi
nate. General FREMONT, or somebody else.
for the Presidency, have rather an embar
rassing question to decide. Mrs. STA - NTON,
of New York, a very accomplished and
estimable lady, has written a letter adding
her name to the call. Mrs. STANTON in
sists upon being admitted to the Conven
tion and taking part in its proceedings.
This is natural and proper. 1.1154.
has a perfect right to nominate gouty 0.
FRENONT, and we call upon the gentlemen
who have this movement in ,charge to see
that every woman, whether young or old,
who feels disposed to take part in this work,
shall - have th,e opportunity. A convention
of women would be attractive and novel,
and they could do nothing more appropri
ate than nominate General FREMONT.
TILE SANITARY FAIR.—Tlie Ladies'
Executive Committee of the New York
Metropolitan Fair have just rendered to
the -Sanitary Commission the SUM of one
million of dollars, only part proceeds
of the great pOpular enterprise. After all
the regular instalments there are several
contributions on their way from Europe—
one a cargo of coal valued at $12,500, the
noble gift of GNORGR ErLYOT 7 the Liver
pool merchant. Besides, a collection of
paintings and - works of art, valued at
$9.5,000, remains on hand unsold. The
full offering of New York will no doubt
be an extremely large one. Tire success of
our neighbor city should be an added
stimulus to our own efforts. We have also
great incentives springing from our recent
victories, the long and bloody period of
battle, - which hasjttst come to a brief pause.
Tbere is plenty of earnest work for us.
WASEINGTON, May 18, 18114.
Addroso of the methodist conference le
the President—Mr. Line°lwo Reply.
A deputation of delegates from the General Con
ference in session at Philadelphia visited the Presi
dent to day and
presented to hint an address, in
which the Conference, representing nearly a mil.
lion of members, express to him the assurance of the
loyalty of the Church, her earnest devotion to the
tfol
interests of the country, and her sympathy h.
wit
greathim in
in this t t r h s e iii
i responsibilities his high
r
honor
n
illation of liberty, imp rejoice in all the acts of the
Government designed to secure freedom to the en
slaved. In conclusion, they say "Actuated by
the sentiments of the loftiest and purest patriotism,
our prayer shall be continually for the preservation
Of our country undivided, for the triumph of our
cause, and for a permanent peace, guinea by the
sacrifice of no moral principles, but found in the
Word of God, and securing", in righteousness,
liberty and equal rights to all."
To which address the President replied as fol
lows :
GENTLEMEN : In response to your address, allow
me to attest to the accuracy of its historical state
ments, endorse the sentiments it expresses, and .
thank you in the nation's name for the sure promise
it gives. Nobly sustained as the Government has
been by all the Churches, I would utter nothing
which might in the least appear invidious against
any. Yet, without this, it may fairly he said that
the Methodist Episcopal Church, not lest devoted
than the best, is, by its greater numbers, the most
important of all. It is not a fault in others that the
Methodist Church sends more soldiers t,o the field,
more nurses to the- hospitals, and more prayers to
heaven than any other. God bless the _AL E. Church;
bless all the Churches, and blessed be God, who
in this, our great trial, giveth us the Churches.
Subsequently Rev. Dr. raonzrro, - , delegate from
the English Conference to the Methodist General
Conference, together with Dr. SCOTT, from the Irish
Conference, was presented to the• President by Hon.
M. F. OnELL. These delegates expressed to the
President the earnest and hearty sympathy of the
Methodist membership of England and Ireland in
- the present national struggle, and their deSire for
our success.
Tile Arrival of General 'Wadsworth's
Remains.
The steamer Mary liapley arrived this morning
with the body of General WADSWORTH and several
members of his stair. 1)r. ROSS, who was sent to
the army by BROWN S ALEXANDER, embalmers,
a week ago, for the purpose of recovering the body,
returned this morning-, having been sneee,,!eful in
his mission. The body was found buried at a point
on the Wilderness battle-field between the Frede
ricksburg plankroad and the turnpike. It had been
enclosed in a good coffin, painted black, and was in.
terred, it is said, by a man named Giervvrx, who lives
in the vicinity of the Wilderness battle-field, and
who had been befriended by Gen. Wansworcili in
'Washington, and who had obtained permis
sion to care for the bodyi. It is but just to say that
LEE gave free consent to have the body exhumed
and brought home, but some of his officers did all in
their power to thwart the party seeking the body,
by &heeling, to slight informalities in the arrange
ments for the flan . of truce. The body is at the es
tablishment of Bnowic ALEXANDIifi, but is so far
decomposed that It cannot be embalmed. It will,
however, be placed in a Metallic coffin and taken to
New York. It is proposed to remove the remains
•
to-morrow morning.
Death of Gen. Wadsworth—Congressional
Honors.
The Senator. and Representatives, from the State
of New York, met at the Capitol to-day, to testify
their respeit for the memory thid services of the
late Brizrafier General WADSIVOIZTH.
Representative RexTox was called to the chair,
and representative ODELL acted as secretary.
Representative.Pnuys offered the following reso
lutions, which were agreed to :
That in the death of General Wadsworth, not
only the State of New York, but the country at
large, has lost one of its most devoted and patriotic
sons; one who gave his time, his means, anti his en
ergies to the suppression of the existing rebellion,
with an earnestness ;mit zeal not surpassed in the
history of this great struggle.
That the close connection of the family of Gen.
Wadsworth with the early history and development
of the western part of our State, their warm sup
port of all measures for advancing the educational
and agricultural interest of Our conunonwealth, in
which - lie also largely shared, combined - with his
energy of character and active patriotism, gave to
'the deceased a large and well-merited influence with
his associates, and commanded the respect of the
community at large.
- .
That we offer to the family of the deceased our
most respectful sympathy in the great loss which
they have sustained, which has not only deprived
them of their head, but our State of a distinguished
citizen and the country. of an officer of conceded
patriotism and valor.
Representatives Fenton, Odell, Morris, Cianson,
Frank, and Winfield were appointed a committee
to accompany the remains to New York. -
Arrangements have been made to leave with the
body to-inorrowinornins, and to arrive at New York
at half-past six o'clock in the evening.
.Disabled Veteran Recruits.
A communication was to-day sent to the House,
by the Secretary of War, in response to an inquiry,
and enclosing a statement from Provost Marshal
General Pity, who says that orders from the War
Department are now in force, whereby men who
have been honorably discharged from the military
service, on account of wounds or disease contracted
in the line of duty, and who are, in consequence,
unfit for active field;service, but are still capable of
effective garrison duty, are recruited into the vete
rans, corps, and such men are credited to the quotas
of the districts. These men are recruited under and
by authority of several acts of Congress.
A second class of men, of a greater degree of disti-
Linty, having lost a limb and the like, are received
into the veteran reserve corps by a transfer from
active regiments, but no orders from the War De
partment authorize a credit upon any quota.
The Christian Commission_
.GEORGE H. STrART, president of the United
States Christian commission, accompanied by
Bishop of Ohio, has gone to the battle
field, on a tour of inspection and to arrange for en
larging the sphere of operations tif the Commission,
who have now over 280 delegates on the field in Vir
ginia, and are shipping some two hundred boxes of
supplies daily.
A Case of Conscience.
Tho Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges the
receipt of thirty dollars, transmitted from San Fran
‘Ase,, by ~01111 e person unknown, who 'Ztltte* it tO Oc
due to the United States.
2Vaval Deserters.
The Navy Department is offering large rewards
for the arrest of deserters, including one of :$3OO for
the apprehension and delivery at a naval station of
Acting Third Assistant Engineer W. J. DlApprrr,
who made his escape from the steamer Admiral on
the 12th of May, at New York.
A Denial.
It is denied that Hon. H. Wi.:s-rim DAN-is is en
gaged with Admiral DUPONT in writing a reply to
the (brume= relating to the armed vessels in the
attack on Charleston.
Rumor of a Call for More Troops.
Although this morning there was no official pro
mulgation of the fact, it is confidently asserted, by
leading Congressional friends of the Administra
tion, that it has been determined to call for three
hundred thousand troops.
Capture of a Prize.
The Navy Department has received information
of the capture of the sloop Neptune, on the oth in
stant, in Tampa Bay, by the United States steamer
Sunflower. At the time of her capture she had on
board 50 bales of cotton.
TILE FORGED PROCLAMATION.
DESPATCHES FROX SECRETARIES
STANTON AND SEWAHD.
Nriir Yonx; May 18.—This morning the World
amazed its readers with a pretended NM for 400,000
men, by President Lincoln. The bogus proclama
tion set out with statements that with " a heavy
heart " the President called for a day of fasting and
prayer, in view of certain "disasters" to the Union
cause, and therefore he calls for 400,000 men, to he
raised by volunteering, or, in the failure of volun
teering, by a draft.
The document was dated and signed in the usual
farm; and was calculated to deceive a hasty reader.
Alter the issue of the paper the World stated on
its bulletin-board that the proclamation printed in
its issue of this morning is bogus and a fraud.
The Associated Press also announced the fact of
the swindle, and Provost Marshal General Fry
stated that no such call had been issued.
THE BOGUS ERociLAMATION.
This is the proclamation as published in the
Worm:
FOUlt 11.1:NDILED TIIOTISAND . MORE TROOPS CALVED
EXECUTYVE May 17
.r, 7 - • - t f the United St,tes
- . .
In all seasons of exigencies it becomes a nation care.
Dilly to scrutinize its line of conduct, humbly to ap
proach the Throne of Grace, and meekly to implore
forgiveness, wisdom, and guidance.
For reasons known only to Eire, it has beau decreed
that this country should be the scene of unparalleled
outrage, and this nation the monumental sufferer of the
nineteenth century. With a heavy heart, but an un
diminished confidence in our cause, I approach the per
formance ui a riots- rendered imperative by my sense of
weakness before the Almighty and of justice to the
people.
It is not necessary that I should tell you that the drift
Virginia campaign, under Lieutenant General Cinattt.ia
whom I have every confidence, and whose conrage and
fidelity the people do NV,It to honor, is virtually closed.
He has conducbel Iris great enterprise with discreet
n Dv_ He has inflicted - great loss upon the enemy. Ho
has crippled their strength and defeated their plans.
In view, however, or the situation in Virginia, the
disaster at Red river, the delay at Charleston, the
general state or the country,l, Abraham Lincoln, do
hereby recommend that Thursday, tie - twenty-sixth
day of May, A. D. be solemnly set apart through
out these United States as a day of fasting, humiliation,
and prayer.
Deeming, furthermore, that tire present condition of
public afi'aire presents an extraordinary occasion, and
in view of the pending expiration of the service of
(100,000) one hundred thousand of our troops, 1, Abra
ham Lincoln, President of the United Staten, by virtue
of The power vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws, have thought fit to call forth, and hereby do call
forth. the citizens of tho United States between the ages
Of (.1S) eighteen and (40) forty-live years to the aggregate
number of (400,thto fOlir hundred thousand, in order to
suppress the existing rebellious combinations, and to
cause the due execution of the laws.
And in rthermore, in case ally State or number of States
shall fail to famish by theloth day of Jane next their
motioned quotas, it is hereby orderml. that the same he
raised by an ill mediate and peremptory draft.
The details fir this obieet will be communicated to the
State au tit rarities tL rough the War Department.
1 appeal mall loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid
this effort to maintain the honor, the into city, and the
existence of r National Union, and the perpetuity of
"popular government.
In witness whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of tine United States to be affixed.
Dons at the city 1.4 Washington, this seventeenth day
of Nay, in the year of our Lord t ire thousand eight
hundred and sixty-four, and of the indepembmee of
the United States the eighty-eighth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'.
By the President:
- WILLIAM H. 6nw.tun, Secretary of State.
CONTRADICTION BY THE SECRETARY OF
STATE
The following despatch is directed to the ASSO
dated Press:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAI3IILNOTON, May 18
To TILE Pr 111.1 C ! A paper purporting to be it Pro
clamation of the President, countersigned by the
Secretary of State, and bearing date the nth day of
May, is reported to this Department as having ap
peared In the New York World of this date.
The paper is an absolute forgery.
No proclamation of this kind or any otherhas been
Made, proposed to be - nude by the President, or is.
THE PRESS.:-PHILADELPHIA; THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1864:
sued or proposed to be issued by the State Depart
ment, or any department of this Government.
WILLIAM H. Saw Ann, Secretary of State.
DESPATCH FROM THE, SECRETARY OF
IVAanmoToN, May ts.
To Major General Dix, New York:
I have just seen a copy of the spurious proclama
tion- referred to in your telegram. It is a base and
treasonable forgery. EnwnsT M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Nr.w Tonic, May 18.—The Scotia sailed at noon
with 4‘800,088 in specie. She takes out an official
contradiction of the bogus proclamation of the
President.
ONE. THOUSAND DOLDARS REWARD
NEW Tom:, May 18.—At an early hour this
morning a fraudulent proclamation, purporting to
be signed by the President of the United States,
was delivered in manuscript to the editors of each
of the morning papers in this city.
By direction of the Executive Committee of the
Associated Press, and with the approval of the pub_
Ushers of the Journal of Commerce, Tribune, Ex
press, World, Times, and Herald, the Association
will pay a reward of 81,00 D for such evidence as may
lead to the conviction of the author of the above
named fraudulent document.
D. H. CRAIG,
General Agent NOT York "Associated Press,
145 Broadway, Now Yorle
AN EXPLANATION FROM "THE WORLD."
The following explanatory statement was issued
yesterday from the office of the World :
c‘ TBE 3.3001 TS PROCLAMATION . ON PRESIDP,ICT
"The World, in common with the Journal of Com-
WPM and all the city morning papers, was made the
victim of a malicious hoax by some scoundrel who,
imitating the manifold copy of the Associated Press,
sent around the extraordinary proclamation which
appeared in our columns this morning. i3upposing,
it was ell right, the night editor in charlP pub
lished it in good faith, and its falsity was . not dis
covered until the edition was nearly worked off.
The World does not stereotype its forms as do
several of the other morning papers, and as
it is now working off a very heavy edition
daily, we are compelled to go to press at an unu
sually early hour. The Journal of Commerce was
deceived in fife same way as the World, and of course
quite as innocently. The Herald, we understand,
printed the false proclamation in a large edition,
but fortunately for them, discovered it in time to
suppress it in their regular edition. We 'regret ex
ceedingly the publication hs we have a just pride in
publishing none but reliable news; but it is one of
those inexplicable accidents which is liable to hap
pen to any newspaper establishment. '
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
LARGE REINFORCEMENT OF THE ARMY.
GRANT ABOUT TO MOVE AGAIN.
4 v:Y;b ~! ~ ~1:~ y ~ ~~'f YQ~I~?: Y~ ~1'itl~M; ~N;d~L):~~
MORGAN, JONES, AND JENKINS ENGAGED.
THE LATTER MORTALLY WOUNDED AND
IN OUR HANDS.
Another Draft to be Ordered July 1.
OFFICIAL WAR GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, May 18
To Major General Cadwalader, :
We bare no reports of operations since my last
despatch.
The West . information from General Grarit was
that the roads had been greatly improved.
Large reinforcements had reached him, and he
designed to move against the enemy without delay.
It is the design of the GoVernment to keep up the
national forces until the rebellion is overthrown,
and, in order to provide against any inopportune
reduction when the service of the hundred days' men
is Out, a draft to fill up their place, and all other
redttetions, will be ordered to take pleee on the Ist
of July, by which time the new enrolments will be
completed.
No order is yet segued.
EDWIN M. STANTON;SCC'y of War.
Win DEPARTM FLNT 7
WAFIIIIitiTOW, May 18-10.40 P. IT.
MVO? Gdn. Cadwelader, Philadelphia:
We have no despatches - to-day from Generals
Grant, Butler, or Sherman.
The reports from the Kanawha confirm the de
struction of the bridge over the New river. Several
miles of railroad track were destroyed by General
Crooks' command, and lie states that he has fought
three battles with Gener'als Sam /ones and A. Jen.
kins, and has defeated them, the rebel loss being
over six hundred killed and three hundred wounded.
General Jenkins fell into our hands mortally
wounded.
All of our wounded that can be removed from
Fredericksburg have reached Washington.
The rebel prlzoners have been removedfrom Bello
Plain.
Visitors from the Army of the Potomac represent
the troops to be in excellent condition, antlreinforce.
merits rapidly arriving.
EDWIN DE STANTON, Secretary of War.
Cmcint:ATl, May IS.—The Commercial has re
ceived the following , despatch :
GAUL - EY BRIDGE, Va., May 17.—A Courier ar
rived this morning direct from Gen. Crooke's army.
Gen. Crooke has fought three imittles near New
bern, with the forces under Generals Morgan, Sam.
Jones. and -A. Tenkins , gaining a complete victory
over: the enemy.
The rebels lost 600 killed and wounded, and 300
prisoners.
G cneral A. Jenkins fell into our hands mortally
wounded.
Our loss was 400 killed and wounded.
A large railroad bridge over New river, at New
born, with several miles of track was completely de
stroyed.
Gen. Crooke was at Newborn, on the East Ten
nessee and Virginia railroad, on the lath, 100 miles
west of Lynchburg.
BEAUREGARD REINFORCED BY RANSOM
-EFFORTS TO HOLD RICHMOND.
A telegraphic messenger employed in Petersburg,
Vs., who has just escaped, informs me that lleaure
gard. has been reinforced by Ransom's division, and
the rebels were crowding their forces into Richmond
by the way of Greensboro and Danville. He states
that there are five iron-clads at Richmond, and that
there are heavy batteries ou the Tames River, from
Warwick's to Drury's Bluff.
He believes the rebels are making every ef
fort to put their united strength in Lee's army
against Grant. He says the prevailing opinion in
the country around Richmond is, that if they can
hold the Capital during this campaign, the
war will terminate. Consequently, every effort is
directed for its maintenance. The rebels havegreat
confidence in the generalship of Lee, and express
the belief that the city would have fallen a week
since under any other commander.
Reported Retretit of Gen. Price.
CAIRO, May 18.—Advices from Little Rook to the
10th report that Price is retreating in the direction
of °tandem. The rebels admit a loss of 0,000 in the
fight with Steele on the Saline river. Amongst
their killed were Gens. Lowry and Randall, and
Gen. Wall, of Texas, was badly wounded.
The zuerillas have captured a number of cotton
traders, between the Arkansas and 'Wabash rivers,
and have robbed them of a large amount of green
back;.; There is no forage in that section of country.
Woanalegi Pennsylvanians at the 18th
Corps Ilospital.
FonTrcEss Mownov, May 18.—The following
Pennsylvania soldiers, wounded on the 13th and 11th
inst., have been received at the lath Army Corps
Hospital, three miles from Fort Darling, but pro
tected by an intervening high bluff: Geo. Morris,
188th ; H. Cramer, 188th ; G. U. Hinman, 188th ; S.
Shaddle, ISsth ; W. Ems,lehardt,lBBth ; 11, Panplin,
'188th; S. Stone, 76th.
The New Jersey Democratic State Con.
MENTON, May 18.—The Democratk State Con
vention to appoint delegates to Chicago assembled
here to-day, and was largely attended.
The lion. J. R. Wurtendyke was chosen for tem
porary chairman, with one secretary from each Con
gressional district.
A committee of one from each county was appoint
ed on permanent organization, and similar commit
tees on resolutions, credentials, to arrange seats, &c.
All resolutions are to be referred to the committees.
The Convention then adjourned to 2.53 Y. 111.
The Convention reassembled at 2.Z10 P. M., when
the committee on permanent organization reported
the Hon. Jacob R. Wortendyko, of Hudson, for pre-
Went, and a vice president from each county, and a
secretary from each district.
The Convention then went into an election for
senatorial and district delegates to the Chicago
Convention, and the following were elected : Sena;
tonal—John P. Stockton, Abraham Drowning,
Theodore Runyon, Daniel Holsman. District Dele
gates—First, Ebenezer Vestcott, Jos. W. Reeves;
6econd, Job J, Craskill, Joseph D. Beadle ; Third,
D. \I. Price, John K. Swayne ; Fourth, Albert A.
Hooper, Andrew Cobb ; Fifth, TheOdOre F. Ran
dolph, Wm. H. Camp.
The committee on resolutions reported a series.
The first declares a firm attachment to the princi
ples of the Federal Constitution, and that it is the
bond and only bond of our National - Union, and to
its maintainance, and resistance to encroachments
to overthrow it, they pledge their lives and honor.
The second resolution reiterates their faith in the
doctrine that constitutional law is the only true
basis of executive action in war as well es In peace.
The third resolution leaves the selection of a candi
date, and formation of a platform, entirely to the
Chicago Convention. The fifth resolution denounces
the present corrupt Federal Administration. The
resolutions were passed without debate.
CliAxnEns/it - no, May 18.—John Stewart, Esq.,
Of Franklin,_ wile to-day elected one of the district
delegates to the National Convention, with instrile
tions to support Lincoln for President and Gov.
Johnston, of Tennessee, for Vice President.
Bedford, Fulton, and Somerset will select the
other delegates.
Arriwal orthe tiermaniat—New Work Gold
Nam , 'Vona - , May 18.--Tim steamer Germania,
from Hamburg, via SentbrunptOn, arrived here to
day. Her news is anticipated.
Gold closed at 183.
PosTosz, May 18.—The eontributions received for
the relief of sick and wounded soldiers in the Army
of the Potomac, through the Christian Vomuilssion,
now amount to 61,209 i
TREASON FOILED.
IMEEMI
GENERAL CROOKE'S ARMY
ARKANSAS.
FORTRESS MONROE.
a•ention.
Election of a 'Union Delegate.
The Christian Commission.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN
LOUISIANA.
NEGRO RETALIATION ON TR REBELS.
Blockade of the Arkansas and Red Rivers.
May 17.—The advices from Ndw Orleans
Say that the Louisiana State Couvention had
amended the constitution; by a. vote of 70 to to, that
Slavery and involuntary servitude, except for the
punishment Of crime, are hereby forever abolished
and prohibited in the State, and thnt the Legisla
ture shall make no law recognizing the right of pro
perty.
The cotton market was buoyant at 73C.S0c. Sugar
was at a stand-still. Molasses 80c. for new.
CAIRO
°Arno, MayF.—ln order to correct abuses on the
Mississippi ricer, General Washburn has ordered
that no boats shall land between Cairo and the
mouth of the White river, except at garrisoned
points, nor be allowed to land supplies even at such
posts without a special permit from headquarters.
The ram Monarch has been sent down the river and
ordered to arrest every trading boat found between
Memphis and White river. Any person found on
board will be liable to conscription, as being pre
sumed to belong to the rebel army, and be brought
es prisoners of war to Memphis. The boat will be
taken from the place under guard.
THE BLOCKADE OF THE ARKANSAS
CI Am°, May 18.—The blockade of the Red river,
below illeNandria, is confirmed.
It is reported that there is a partial blockade of
the Arkansas river, below Little Rock.
rifective preparations were being made to block.
ode the White river also; but it is believed that
General Canby would soon attend to these matters.
CAino, 111., May 18.—The following additional
items arc gleaned from the New Orleans papers of
the 12th: •
HA Manuel Garin Rejon, secretary of Vidaurrl,
arrived at Rrownsville on the 26th ult., and was
immedieely arrested by General Herron and de
livered to the Mexican authorities at Matamoros;
with the request that he be not allowed to reeross
the river, as he had been aiding the enemies -of the
United Stateg. He was shot on the 27th as a traitor
to meAlco.
NEW ORLEANS
NEW YORK, May 18.—The steamer - United States
has arrived from New Orleans with dates to the
11th. The news is mostly anticipated via Cairo.
The gunboats Pocahontas and Cornubia arrived at
New Orleans on the 9th. •
A report reached New Orleans from Natehes that,
in retaliation for the murder of three or four colored
men, a company of negroes proceeded to a rebel
eight miles 'distant, and captured ten pri
soners, whom they immediately put to death.
'Cleared, 9th, brigs Moses Day, for Philadelphia;
Darien, do. Steamers Evening Star and Havana,
from New York, were at quarantine, below - Now
Orleans.
Mixic .
NEW VIC TORIES .73Y JUAREZ
INSURRECTION AT PEREGRINO.
The Liberals in Possession of Rio Verde.
ARREST AND EXECUTION OF VI
DAURRI'S SECRETARY.
("Afro, May I.7.—Advices from New Orleans to
the 11th inst. hare been received.
Generals Herron, Benton, and Hamilton, and a
large number of °facers, both American and Mexi
can 7 had arrived in that city.
The PieXiCall minister. at Matamoros was, making
arrangements for the support of the Juarez Govern
ment. 4.
Gen. liTranu was reported to have defeated 3,000
French at Albuquerque.
The French are reported to be organizing an ex
pedition at San Luis for the invasion of the
frontier..
Gen. Tidaurri and a number of his officers had
fled from Monterey to San Antonio, Texas, and
Joined the Southern Confederacy.
dlvarezo had ordered the 'fortification of the
heights of Peregrino.
The people have risen in the town, and declared
that the French ships in Acapulco are American
vessels come to raise the blockade.
Col. Vega, the Liberal Governor of San Luis
Potosi, after routing the traitors under Valentine
Cruz, occupied the city of Rio Verde.
Among the troops recently arrived at Saltine,
from Monterey, were a number of American volun
teers in the Mexican army.
The St. Louis Itaees
ST. Louis, May 18.—In the stock-dealers' divi
sion post-stake race to-day, premiums and stakes
amounted to $5,750. Mlle heats, best 3 in 3. "Sue
Lewis' , won the first two heats, and " Skedaddle , '
the three last. Time, 1.46 M, 1.45.4, 147, 151;4',146:4.
Marine Intelligence.
NEW Your., May 18.—Arrived—Ships Cremorne,
from San Francisco, 100 days ; Emily Farnum, from
Newport, England; Rising Sun, do.; Panther, from
Cardiff; Universe, from Liverpool; Neptune, do.;
Banshee, from Matamoros ; E. Z., New Orleans.
Barks N. H. Gaston, from New. Orleans; Hans
Egde, from Rio Janeiro : Lindahl, do.; Trickier, do.
Brig. Angostura, from IMenos Ayres. •
The 'United States steamer Pensacola rescued the
crew of the sloop Ann Eliza, on the 14th, from Nas
sau to New York, abandoned in a sinking condi
tion. '
Arrived—Rehooners 'Enchantress, Coast
Pilot, from New Orleans.
. . -
itosTox, May IS.—Arrived—Bark Jane Young,
from London ; St. Donique, from Buenos Ayres ;
also, prize -steamer Young Republic.
Public Entertainments.
Pnov. WYMAN announces this as his last week in
Philadelphia. Wyman is one of the few good magi
cians in the country. As ventriloquists, he and Sig
nor Blitz arc the two very best. Wyman's long
practice has given him such complete command over
the lustrumeny, and machinery of his profession that
the most striking illusions, magical changes, and
wonderful transformations arise from beneath his
fingers, as if in reality invoked from the regions of
magic. The superiority of his performances over
those of such itinerants who have lately been blun
dering before us in this line, is strikingly manifest.
Wyman is a gentleman, and on the stage, as well as
in private life, this fact is prominent among his at
tractions.
THE FETE CHAMPETHE at Mr. Eastwick's coun
try seat has been postponed, on account of the in
clemency of the weather, until to-day at 2 o'clock.
A GRAND CONCERT, for the benefit of the
United Order of Odd Fellows, will be given to
morrow' evening, at Sansom-street Hall. The cele
brated Black Swan, Mario, and other distinguished
artists, will assist.
THE LOUISVILLE UNION PRESS IS the name of a
new and able patriotic journal published in Louis
ville. Representing a more advanced and thorough
ly-loyal sentiment than the Louisville Journal, it is
now the chief organ of the Union strength in Ken
tucky, and is conducted with a fearlessness and
vigor which must win it hosts of partisans and
friends. Its Unionism is unconditional, and leaves
slavery without apology or defence. The Union
Press is evidently the growing newspaper of Ken
tucky.
Mn. Mrnnocn.—The public will very generally
regret the illness of this patriotic gentleman, who
has, on so many occasions, given his talent and
great popularity to the nuke of the national
eau: e. The amount which Mr. Murdoch has earned
for the Sanitary Cammission would make a prince
ly offering—and great as have been his labors, his
gift has been - wholly generous.
—The New Orleans correspondence of the Herald.
makes notice of a new musical wonder who lately
voyaged from that city to New York. It is a charm
ins• and deeply inspired little girl, named Minnie
Hank, not Howe, as the correspondent reports :
"From military to musical matters. One of the
transport steamers for New York carried out from
New Orleans, very lately, a poor German nattily,
who possess a treasure in their little daughter,
named Minnie Howe. Accidentally a lady in this
city heard the little girl sing one day, and was so
attracted by the sweet times or her 'MOO that
she was absolutely charmed. An interview with
the child's mother. resulted in the determination
to procure for her the rudiments of a musical
education. This was done, and subsequently a
benefit concert at the Opera House in this city
yielded a few hundred dollars for Minnie's family
to proceed to New York, there to obtain more
assistance by the means of public concerts,
after which she will travel in Europe to finish her
musical studies. At the New Orleans Opera House
Xinnie sang the 'Caste Diva' with such effect as
to elicit the most earnest applause. Bouquets in
great profusion were thrOwn upon the stage, and
one other admirers released a beautiful dove, which
flew and fluttered. and - finally nestled down among
the flowers. This incident produced a pleasant sen
sation. Minnie Howe was only thirteen years old
last November, and she gives promise of becoming a
more distinguished - }vocalist than :Jenny Lind ever
was. The modest child merits the eneournvment
which the liberal public of New York will honor
themselves in extending to her, and which they will
not regret. for they will confess that she possesses
rare musical genius."
A Rwoxvn.r.n letter says. : "The guerilla Rey
nolds was, a day or two since, confronted in prison
here by a nan whose under jaw had been shot away
by a bullet. The prisoners were drawn up in a
circle, and the wounded man walked straight up to
Reynolds, and, In dumb but terrible significance,
pointed him out as - the person who committed the
deed. He was oife of the three Union Men whrma
Reynolds took out of the hands or the rebel guard,
and deliberately shot with his own hands not long
since. He thought they were all dead, but this man
survived ; and now, like one risen from thegrave,
con fronts the murderer in his cell. Reynolds, it is
said, turned very pale. He stands a chance of turn
ing paler before long,'
ANOTHER A UCT lc Ex VLORE:C(4 EXPEDITION.—
The already famous explorer of the Arctic region,
Ni. C. r. Hull, announees his intention of starting ,
upon another expedition about the middle of June.
lie will sail first for King 'William's Sound on a
whaler, the Monticello, Captain chapel, of New
London, and will be accompanied by the 'Esqui
minx, who are Mr. Hall's companions here. The
party will make their first winter quarters at Re
7ul6e Bay, the extreme northwest of Hudson's Bay.
Early in the year 1865 they will make a land jour
ney by digs and sledges to Boothia and Kim; Wil
liam-6 :Sound. The -firm of Williams & Itztn. of
New London. are the owners of the Monticello the
ship placed at the disposal of Mr. Hall and his
Esquire:lux to perform the first part of theirjour
ney
A Pnnciors 1-lwr.te.—The only gold medal ever
voted by Congress to General Washington is for
rale, its owner, who has lost by the war everything
eb - e that is valuable, being compelled to part:with
it. It was given in honor of the evacuation or Bos. ,
ton by the I:ritish. On the obverse is a fine me
dallion profile of Washington, and on the reverse
he and his stair are grouped on Bunker's Hill, while
the British fleet is seen movin down the bay. It
contains $lBO worth of gold. i t is in perfect pr,
serration, having been guarded by its owner with
the most religious care. Five thousand dollars have
already been offered for It ; but to the Government,
or too historical society, it would be worth much
more. We shalt be glad to give further informa
tion concerning it to parties that may desire it.—
Etenfau 00:(in
EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE PERSIA.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS IN PARLIAMENT.
The Conference Considered Hopeless.
ENGLISH AND AUSTRIAN NAVAL
MOVEMENTS
Ofzialikklll ,- SIV:1101:4000 , 33.21MAII:ODC:g
The Liberian Telegraph Open to Irkutsk.
Nor Yonu, May 18.—The steamer Persia, from
Liverpool on the 7th, via Queenstown on the Bth,
arrived here this afternoon.
The Asia, arrived at Queendual" on the 6th.
LONDON, May B.—Consols closed yesterday after
official hours at 89:?,,,G,90. Money is in good demand,
mostly at 9 per cent. for first-class hills.
GENERAL NEWS.
A Cabinet council was held yesterday afternoon at
Cambridge.•
A Berlin paper says the Germans will agree to an ay
nistice on condition that Denmark raises the blockade
and gives up the island of Alsen. They have evacu
ated .futland, the war contribution having been paid.
The Paris bourse closed firmer yesterday at 6:3f. 55c.
for renter.
DEAL. May 7, P. M.—The Channel squadron still re.
mains at this port.
GREAT BRITAIN.
PARLI A ENTARY APPA I IL,-
Mr. Foster gave notice in the nonce of Goinniona, that
on the 13th Mr. T. Baring would cal+ attention to the
fact that an armed steamer is now in Liverpool, which,
having been originally equipped and manned from
British ports ' has preyed ,ou the commerce of friendly
nations, and has never been in aport of the belligerent
under whose flag she sails, and wilt ash the Premier
whether he thinks the admission of such vessels to Bri
tish Lathers consistent with international obligations
and professions of neutrality, and the preservation of
British interests.
Mr. Layard, in reply to an inquiry, said the case of
the hark Science, seized at Matamorom, was proceeding
regularly before a federal - price court.
Mr. Linibay gave notice that on the 3d of June he
would Mill attention to the American war.
Lord Palmerston - continued unable to attend to Par
liamentary duties, but was progretising favorably.
It is announced that Garibaldi would decline to accept
the subscriptions to purchase him au estate, and that
the money is to be returned.
The conference is generally regarded as hopeless, and
stood adjourned gtil of May.
The 2 1 tin es and Daily New* both argue that. the con
ference is not likely to accomplish anything, and may
as well lie abandoned,
Denmark refuses an armistice on condition that she
raises the blockade. _
The Daily News severely denounces the ill-timed
courtesies which Prince Alfred was receiving at the
Prussian court, and Baron Von Buest at Osborne.
The British frigate Aurora. accompanied by a steamer,
has gone to the North Sea to watch the Austrian squad
ron. It is asserted that the whole Channel squadron
will^ follow; if the Austrians attempt to enter the Baltic.
The .3.lornint, Post, in threatening terms. tell% the
Germans that the arm of England bars the passage to
the Baltic. and her iron-clads are ready to save Copen
hagen and the islands. It shows that England can act
without France. - - _
. .
The ministers in the House of Commons said Austria
gave assurance that her I,iptadron ouly intended to pre
vent the blockade of the Elbe and Weser, and that the
Aurora had merely gone to watch the commercial in
terests along a threatened coast, in accordance with
constant practice.
'The Ntccr asserts that a minority of the OnLinet favor
a war policy, hot an attempt to enforce that policy will
split the Cabinet.
me war movements are unimportant.
Ltrimpoot., Saturday, May 7—Bening.
THE r.i.IIII"ERO
The fluid judgment wee given at Edinburgh on the sth
in the case of the rebel gunboat Pamperer, on the terms
of the compromise already agreed upon and published.
The eenyitik. is noraluaLand without penalty.
I=2
Paris det,patches of to-day give a favorable account of
the Tunis in.snrrection, and say the tribes are giving
way in submission after concessions, •
It is asserted that the Austrians intend crossing to
Fun en.
The Bank of Trance has raised the rate of discount to
7, the Bank of Italy to 8, and that of the Bank of Eng,-
land is still I per cent. -
The Paris Bourn Ivas hat at 66,
GREECE.
Disturbances are threatened at Athens.
111 , ASFAN MOVEMMNT:4.
Thorn ig s strong concentration of Rind= from on
the Danube.
El=n3t=Sli=t)Z!l=2
laßrTsn, Sila , ria, May "S. S.lO A. M.—The working of
khe .
giberian telegraph lute 18 now completely otga.-
nixed. The extension from here to the Chinese fron
tier, 470 miles, in spite 9f all difficulties, is proceeding
quickly, and the line is expected to he open by the end
of this year. SCRIJTE WILSON.
. - - -
This manage was received at Qm enstown at A.
Afity 6th, a distance from liltutsk of over 6,000
Commercial Intelligence.
- LIVERPOOL I3REALSTUFFS MARKET—May 1, A.
M.—Messrs. Bt' land, Athya, & Co., Wakefield, Nash,
& Co., report Flour firm, and holders demand an ad
vance. Wheat firmer, and advanced 11(&•2d; sales at
S.:@B* 6d for red Western, and Ss -Id@Ss fid for red South
ern. Corn continues to :tdvance, and the prices are
3d@-Id higher; rules of mixed at - 2fis.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. —The circulars
report Beef steady. Pork quiet, but steady. Bacon
ditto. Lard dull, and 6d lower. Butter nominal. Tal
low ouiet_ but firmer_
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—Af hes continue
to decline. Sugar flat, andris Gdalls lower than the
highest point of the last quotations. r Coffee firm: Rice
steady.- Linseed has a downward- tendency. Linseed
Oil easier at 41se-Ils 6d. Spirits of Turpentine still de
clining. Rosin quiet, but eteady. Petroleum quiet,
TRE LATEST VIA.QUEENSTOWN.
LIVERPOOL, 'Nay 7—Evening.—CoTTZN, --The sales of
to. day ore oz.tintted at 7,000 bales, including2,ooo bales
to eiliortert: and s4seettlato2c. The inarket closed
but quiet, at unchanged prices. -
Breadstuff's and Provisions are quiet, but steady.
L 4 INDON MONEY MARKET.—Consols closed at 90n
Illinois Central, 2ti@24 IA cent. discount. Erie
Lt@dio.
XXXVIIIth CONGRESS---Ist SESSION.
WASHINGTV2i, Nay ls, 1664
SENATE.
FREEDOM NOT: THE
Mr. WILSON offered a joint resolution to encourage
eulistmeute and promote the. efficiency or the military
forces of the United States, as follows:
Re-soteed, That, for the purpose of encouraging en
listments nod promoting the efficiency of the military
and naval service of the United States, it is hereby
enacted that the wife and children, if any behave, of
any person that has been or may be mustered into the
military or naval service of the United States, shall,
from and after the passage of this act, be forever free,
tiny faw,. usage, or custom whatever to the contrary
notwithstanding, and in determining who is the wile
and who are the children of the enlisted person
herein-mentioned, evidence that he and the wo
man claimed to be his wife have lived together,
115:SOCilltOti at - than and wife, and so continued to
live or associate at the time of the enlistment, or that a
form of marriage, whether the same. was or was not au
thorized or recognized by law, has been celebrated be-•
tween them, and that the parties thereto thereafter
lived together or associated as husband and wife, and
so continued tv live or associate at the time or the en
listment,Nduill be deemed sufficient proof of a marriage
valid for the purpose of this act; and the children of any
such marriage, horn while the same continued, al
though it had ceased at the time of enlistment, shall be
deemed and Mien to be the children mentioned in this
section. Referred to the Military Committee.
Bfr. CONXESS introduced a Lill amending the act of
ate°, to facilitate telegraphic communication between the
Atlantic and Pacific States, restricting the amount paya
ble by the Government for messages to the sum stipu
lated in the hill, and providing fin• the free use of,
the line for the purpose of the Coat Sarver,- Observal.-
ry, and Smithsonian Institution. It also limits charges
to California and newspapers to two routs. Referred to
the Committee on the Pacific Railroad.
THE UNITED STATES COURTS rN NEW YORE.
Mr. HAHEIS reported from the Judiciary Committee
a bill to regulate the sessions of circuit and district
courts of the Northern district of New York, with an
amendment striking out the provision which changes
the present pay of the judges to $:"3,500.
THE PAY OF THE LIEUTENANT GENERAL'S STAPP.
Mr. WILSON, from the Committtee on Military At',
fairs, reported the House joint resolution defining the
pay of qatf officers on the stall of the lieutenant general,
which was passed. -
It places them ou an equality as to pay and emolu
ments with corps staff officers.
:NIEMOSIAL THE NEW SOILK CHAMBER. OF
COMMERCE.
Mr, JOHNSON presented a memorial of the Chamber
of Commerce or stew York, complaining that a decision
of the Secretary of the Treasury bears hard on the mer
chants of that city and other seaports. The decision is
that the recent enactment increasing the duties on im
ports took effect on the 29th of April, and that all who
paid duties at former rates are liable to pay the addi
tional 50 per cent. The memorialists say that they can
not recognise the justice of being obliged a second time
to pay duties on merchandise for which they have re
ceived landing permits. They urge that, if the joint
resolution adding 00 per cent. to the duties on imports
was a law onFridar, it should have been known on
Friday to the merchants of Now York and elsewhere,
and that it was hot known till Saturday April:loth, at
half past one o - clock P. M., and they claim that un
der the decision of the Secretary the joint resolution
would be an ex peat jiteto law. Mr. Johnson said that
decisions of the courts supported the memorial, for they
had decided that the importation was complete on the
arrival of the vessel at the port. He was convinced that
the Secretary was in error, and that the application of
the memorialists should be granted. Referred to the
Finance Committee.
LAND GRANTS 1N - AID OF MICHIGAN AND lOWA
Mr. HARLAN reported back, from the Committee on
Public Lards, a bill granting lands to the State of
Michigan, to aid in the construction of railroads, with
ainen f linetal, It was nagged. the House bill
granting laud to the State or lowa, fur similar purposes,
with amendments, passed.
The bill to expedite the printing of public documents
was pasted with an amendment . repealing the clause ia
the law• authorizing the Postmaster General to print the
report of the offers and contracts for the mail service. a
Mr, HOWARD, of Michigan, ratan amendment
as a substitute for the ravine Railroad bill, and it was
read at length.
Mr. - Howard said that in the bill of 15_63, i incorpo
rating the railroad, it was proposed toissue United
crest bond,: for the building of the road. The
substitute nw offered prohibited the bn,u, of any Go - -
vernment bonds, either to the Union Padii C -Railroad
Company or any other connected with it. The substi
hue provides that the - company-Admit be authorized to
issue their corporate bonds for the purpose of raising
money to build the road, and The tiovernment agrees to
guarantee tu the holders of these bonds the interest upon
them fur twenty years, the bonds themselves ran rang
for thirty years, The first year's interest on the bonds
is credited to the company. Provided the company fails
to pay the interest, the United States pays it, and the
- United States is entitled to all the rights of the origi
nal bondholders. Instead, therefore, of the United
States becomin g a debtor in this great enterprise, it be
come:, a guarantee of the payment of- interest on its
bonds only for twenty years.
The other sections are merely intended to carry out
these great objects in detail. The liabilities 01 the
United States will be less under this measure than
muterL 1
ie law mcz,
On motion of Mr. WILSON, the Senate went into ex
ecutive as salon, and afterwards adjourned. •
JIOVSE OF ISEFUESENTATIVES.
THE PHOMOTION EINLISTHD MEN.
A resolution was adopted instructing" the Committee
o Military All'e4rr to imisir, haa.the exp,-.E.,,03.- 4,e
providing for the pronootiou non.4mannits,i.med offi
cer.; and pri rates distinguished f o r good conduct and
bravery in the field, as oaken; of the tine.
ANswEn To THE GAHNETT LNQUIIII%
The KEE laid before the House a reply front the
Secretary of the niensury to the inquiry relative to a
certain Mr. Garnett. lb• such n persull 11 - 11, cat
ntoyed in his &pa rtment, bu t that he had au luto wledgo
of Ills ever having been in the rebel service
tin receiving such charges agaloSt hint they were in
vestigated and the than Ile was appointed
on the recommendation of 11011. J. C. Uudvcsyood. of the
tastern District of Virginia. -
Mr. GARFIELD, of Olio, asked lonia. to introdnco
bill for the more speedy punishment of guerillas, so as
to protect our wimud,,d
Yr. ELDRIDGE, or Illimunri, tont Mr. EO*S, of ll
objected.
MMIZI=
- .
Mr. JULIAN, or ladiaeofront the Committee ou
Public Land,, reported a bill providinz for the issue of
patents to the lama nth) holders of lion IS leaned lu par
'swim's to the. art of Congress, - /r52, relative to Spanish
grant , in Louisiana.
The utunber of acres covered by theso floats is only
about litters thonsand, and the act of Ititi.2 all o ws theist
to he located upon any public lands subject to private
MO' and stile, A lame portion of them have boat lo
cated in michhkan, and tho bill simply authorizes the
lieneral Land °lnce to isaßepateitta as the proper evn•
dence of title. The bill messed.
THE RECIPROCITY TRADR.
Tile 'Moose proceeded Ca. the considera Don of a joint re.
el mien, heretofore reviled, from the Committee on
Uninutercet I)roposi4 such notion as Will insnm more
perfeet reciprocity et trai.lo between t h e United Stated
and the British Neill. American Provinces.
Air. WARD untlreat.ed the House iu n lens 01)00011.
THU IND.I.alk: aernemittATiON PALL.
••
- .
The morning hour expired. When the House went into
Committee 4f the Whole on the ,tote of the Union, Mr.
Fronk, of New York, in the chair. and proceeded to
the conAderation or the Indian upprepriation bill.
Various amendments Wore tnado, but of no especial
importance, when the coma: tteo rose, and the bill wae
reported to the House, but was not finally acted on,
e leuthe liQuw adjourned,
PnblientiOns Received.
From T. B. Peterson & Brothers we have three
books, which they publish to-day :1. Miss Lam
bert's c , Ladies' Complete Guide to Needlework and-•
•Embroltlery," a lZmo. volume of nearly ‘3130 pages;
containing the history of the art—for an art it is—
with full directions how to master it, including
knitting, netting, crochet, and other mysteries,
with numerous wood cuts, A Scholarly book this,
.and well written. 2 . MISS Leslie's Lady's Be
havior
Book, entitled "The Lady's Guide to True
Politeness and -Perfect Manners." In size and fiirm
it resembles the above, and IS a complete rade
illeerm for the fair sex of all ages, 3. A novel, by
Mrs. Marsh, called "The Deformed," which, inde
pendent of its own thrilling interest, h, noticeable
as having given Mrs. Bateman the leading idea of
her play of "Geraldine." The now novel of modern
English society, "The Woman in Black," will be
published by Messrs. Peterson on Saturday, and,
we predict, will cause a great sensation.
prom .T. J. Kromer, 403 ohestnut street, we have
the Ken's of the World, the Illustrated News of the
World, and the Illustrated London News of April 30.
Of these, the last mentioned devotes itself very
largely to depicting - the various English celebra
tions of the supposed birthday of William Shaks-
Pear°. On one page are given, for example, all the
portraits of gliakspeare known to be extant.
From Mr. Kromer we also have the Cornhill Maga
,:ine (rather dull, even with two new chapters of
Thackeray's "Denis Duval';) and Temple Bar Mr
May. In the latter three serial tales are simul
taneously challenging public attention, viz: "The
Doctor's Wife," by Miss Braddon (Mrs. Maxwell);
"Broken to Harness," by Edmund Yates, and
"Paid in Full," by Henry J. Byron. Each of these
is good in its way. Several of the articles In Te»zple
Bar are of the highest merit.
THE. GAHM:NEWS Moan HEY POI: MAY is re
ceived. This number is especially well filled with
matter of interest to all lovers of flowers, fruit, and
vegetables. We know of no - surer means for every
man to become his own gardener than to subgeribe
to this excellent magazine, which now ranks as the
best horticultural periodical in the country. We
learn- that a large portion of its must valuable ad
vertising space has, in the last two issues, been
gratuitously given to the service of the Sanitary
Commission, and no doubt much of the attraction of
the horticultural department of the fair will be due
to the extensive circulation of the Gardener's
Monthly. Published by W. G. P. Binichloe, 23
North Sixth street; Philadelphia.
THE WEST (inEsaum "REPUBLICAN AND DEMO
CRA,•"—Thk, excellent newspaper is now oltered
for sale, 95 will be seen by reference to the adver
tisemcnt in another column. The admirable ma
nagement and superior ability of its late publisher,
the lamented George W. Pearce, have obtained for
it a widely-extended reputation, and smoothed the
path for his successor. The sale is made by 11r.
Pearce's administrator, for the purpose of settling
up the estate.
LARGE IMPOETANT POSITIVE SALE OP ONE
THOUSAND LOTS DRY GOODS, CARPETS, MATTING,
SrnAu• Goons, Otomn 1,4 so., &o.—We incite the
early particular attention of dealers to the exten
sive and valuable assortment of American, British,
French, Swiss, and German dry goods, carpets,
Canton matting, straw goods, clothing, &c., Sm.,
embracing 1,000 packages and lots of choice and
desirable articles, to be peremptorily sold by cata
logue, on four months' credit and part for cash,
commencing this morning, at precisely 10 o'clock
(with carpets, matting, and straws), and to be con
tinued all day and the greater part of the evening,
without intermission, by John B. Myers Sr CO., nue
tionAers, Nos: 232 and 231 Market street.
ArCTION NOTICE—SALE OF 1300 TS ANT) SITOTI.—
We would call the attention of buyers to the large
and attractive sale of I, DOOcascs boots, shoes, balmo
rals, gaiters,buckskins. cavalry boots, slippers, 5.. - c.,to
be sold by catalogite, for cash, this morning, com
mencing- at 10 o'clock precisely, by Philip. lord
Co., auctioneers, at their store, Nos. 525 Market
and 522 Commerce street.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
THE MONEY 'MARKET.
Prmaarr,Pilta, May 18, 1861
The upward tendency in the price of gold, which, it
appears, military successes have failed to counteract,
is the subject of general comment. In the face of the,
- fact that the prospect of Kano., into not been more
cheering since the opening of the war than it is now, the
gold-brokers are pushing forward their work with great
success. Yesterday we noted an advance on previous
quotations of 3, and to-day transactions are reported at
an additional advance of 5. The quotations fi actuated
during the day between 180 and 15:3;4, with the market
no little excited. -- The time is approaching when the re
suit of military campaigns will affect lout slightly the
gold market. The inflation of the currency, the contrac
tion of speculative operations in coin, the heavy export
movement,and the comparative scarcity of gold, combine
to neutralize the effect of favorable army intelligence.
The fall of Richmond and the clear defeat of Lee's army
might depress the price of gold; hut looVng at the
heavy shipments, thelnerease of the hoardin g
and the undiminished volume of paper money, there is
only slight probability of a permanent depression. To
break down the price permanently, the currency will
he rtdnred. To this, military successes will open the
way. These would stimulate largely the demand for
national securities. In connection with this . there will
be a largely-increased revenue resulting from the now
tax law soon to go into operation. There will, besides,
be a heavy falling off in imports of foreign goods, and
consequently a stoppage of the shipments of coim
appears to be a much easier thing to run gold up than
to cause its fall, and there is no doubt but that the 'IOW's
of a defeat to General Sigel operated more menSibly
for a-- rise yesterday than the news of his victory
would have in producing a fall. Yet the cautious are
alarmed, and predict a calamity, which, in the present
whirlwind of excitement, is seldomheetted,
The advance was not confined to gold, however, for
nearly all descriptions of securities show a correspond
ing rise. G . overmnent bonds - were about steady. Read
ing llailrc ad, which closed the day before at 690 W-4,
sold uP to 72 ; Pennsylvania Railroad was held
higher ; Little Schuylkill advanced ; 185 was bid for
Camden and Amboy ; Philadelphia and Erie sold at
an advance of 1 North Pennsylvania Railroad at
3.5, an advance of 3 , .1. Other railroads were firm- -
Canal stocks were higher; Schuylkill Navigation sold
at 34, and the preferred stock at 414; Busquehauna,
Canal at 2Wi z '.
Bank stocks were quiet.. There was a sale of First-
National Bank at 120 ; Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank
at GO. ,
Passenger railroads were quoted firmly as follows:
Bid. Aak. 'Bid. Ask.
Second & Third .. 76 77 West Phila 2 74
Fifth & Sixth.. —6l - 164 ; Arch 34 35
Tenth & Bleveuth.so 521-;,c; Race S .: Vine 12 18
Thirteenth ..03 ;Green & Coates-4o -41
Seventeenth 12 2i) I Girard . 304
Spruce & Pine ....14M 153-41 - Lombard & South.t)
Chestnut .....11 65 i Ridge Avenue —.19;4
The following were the ruling quotations yesterila7
for oil stocks:
Bid. Ask.
Tiolvo•s Eddy .....AmPricau Kaolin
. _...
Keystone ... 1 if .. .l . :Alley Oil . :L i n' 2 1 1'
Maple EliaLle 9 11) Int creek
3linei,l .. 2..1.f 23-: Penna. Petroleum 3 :;34
Ikleeliutock• —-•— 43.; --_ Perry 7 0
Organic 1 I;ii "
1- - -4:al'aix •
_
Drexel & CO. Quote :
United States Bonds, IS9I 714 04115
Do. New Certif. of Indebtedness.. 98,4:i SIS,i .
Do. 7 1-10 Notes 111 416112 q
Quartermasters' Vouchers 97 01 9734;
Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness • . 1. 1 .88 Pa
Gold 19 1 071.18•24
Sterling Exchange oe (iM(k)
Five. twenty 80nd5106%0107
Jay Cooke & Co. quote Government securities, &e., ae
follows : I.
United States 6s, 1531 11.13401 W(
Do. 7 3-10 Notes 1114105112 q
Certificated of Imletteduooi, nose '6%1,6 ' 6 PS', - :
Quartermasters' Vouchers n; Co DS
Gold ISt 181
Five-twenty Bonds 106X010734
Quotations of Gold at the Philadelphia Gold Exchange,
No. 34 South Third street, second story!
fil.‘ A. AI 190
11 A. 'if 12214
• 12 It ISI
1 P. Itt - 113111
B P. Al 1,72 1 -;
4 P. 31 IS'2;V:.
The `•joint resolution" of Congress, of' the 29th
April, imposing a duty of 30 per cent. additional on all
importe, is causing a free discussion in numerous com
mercial bodies, and memorials are being sent to Wash
ington in great numbers praying
_for the repeal of the
law. The Executive Council of the Board of Trade, of
Philadelphia, have prepared au elaborate petition on
the subject, stating their reasons for believing that it is
oppressive to the commercial interests of the country.
They take exception to the ruling of the Sedretary of the
Treasury, that the increase takes effect immediately
on the - passage of the act. The memorial! states that
"on Friday, the 29th of April, it was known
that the 'joint resolution' had passed the Senate,
having previously been Passed by the Ilottae,
but inaeiuueh as it was not a law until approved
by the Executive, merchants had a right to believe and
expect that instantly it received the signature of the
Preident the fact would be promulgated, and ti" law
take effect. But what were fits real facts? All day -
Friday goods were allowed to be entered and with
drawn under the old duties, add so likewise rip to
• tWenty minutes past twelve on F;aturday, after which
110 further entries were allowed to pass. This was -un
derstood to discriminate between the period at which
the old tariff ceased and the 'joint resolution' went
into effort= Duties were paid upon very large amounts
of goods for immediate constutpti on, the merchant
taking the risk of finding ready sale for them. In many
instances merchandise was sold, to •arrive,nrovidod it
paid no increase of duty, and having: been allowed to
enter under old duties, was delivered and went into
immediate consumption. Your hon.orable body will
readily perceive the injustice of demanding, an increase
of fifty per cent, seven days allerwards: the goods
having passed beyond their control. In other hr,ta aces,
the merchandh'e still remains in warehouse, but has
lost the advantage of bonded goods."
The New York Evening Post of to-day says:
Wall street has been excited this morning - by - varions
tif ligation rumors,. founded chiefly on the ettaintaa of
speculators in storks and gold to give plausibility to
the forged proclamation.
Gold opened at 194, and rose to I,Wsi. Ott the dis
covery that the prochunation purporting to be issued by
the President, and published in some of the morning
PApers, wag a frallantemi d0t:111,1.2,J, hnving no etrulacta:
tlOUlis truth, the price of gold went 11.W.1r to lit, and
afterwards rose to 1S:I, closing at 1913 i. Exchange is
unsettled and nominal.
The loan market is active and well emmlied. at 7 net
cent.
The stook market opened strong and (dosed firm. Go
vernments are strong, registered. ISSI, are wanted at
144%; live-twenties a 1.107 i coupon fives of klis are. hold nt
173; seven-thirties of February and August at 111 aad
rertifirates at PS:g%
The stlonge,,,t 111 the list are nal ena, Part Wayne. and
Rock island. The report of the Rock I,daud company
will be tint in a few days, and will show, it in said. a
large increase in the net earnings over last year. Prat
riedu Chien and Northwestern are also in active de
mand at improving rats.
Minh shares toe firm, State stocks steady, coal stocks
dull, railroad bonds quiet, and railroad shares buoyant.
of the Miscellaneous clocks; Quarts Hill has rison to
IS Copahe to 11.i(1 7 i1:2. Mariposa to :35, Backs to bli'tThin•
"W using Valley to St€l , 9l, Chicago and Milwankle
r "
The appended table exhibits the chief movements at
the. Board compared with the latest prices of yesterday:
Wed. Tu. Adv. Dec.
United States 6s, 1661, regis...ll4l; I]4 ••
United States Os, 1391, coup-11.4N M.'S • •
United States seveu-thirties...M 11'2 • •
United States 0-W, coup ••• • • • •1116,Tii 10, 311
United States3-yr cent, lair • • • . •
American Gold . 177 L 4' 1 ..
us,ra e,SiSpy
btim:iouri E;ixes 'AN 71 ;I
Pacific Mail ill). 01. • -
New York Central Railroad-1:41; 1:Gl.1 Tit.
Erie 11:1 . , 11 . i , /.1i
Erie Preferred tos,t 4 i lor ..: :1.
'Hudson River 13.-.)1 1:7; Sl:4
Harlem oso 260 • •
Heading • i-tat,: 131 IV:,
blichigna Central 145.4 1431; 2
Illichi ga n Southern n 9 ,„ 9744 1?.:
;Dliet
higa Southern Guamn tie/ 11V 1
!Ginn',CaotralSerinai2:l:.
Pitt'.burg 1L 1L................. 110 1 11.11 t.i
Galenahttij Prihi s Vuos, n o
,l'OGi&; ..-. -- --
11!1 115 4
-Huck bdand .
122 11714 44
Fort Wayne
21,
71 - 6,4!‘ ~
Prairie du Chien
67 6 6!i - :24
Terre Haute
. ed _
79 79
Terre Haute Preferi
Northwestern
60 58,1 i 144
'Wabash -4 'i 72,.'4 .3 4 ~
Clinton 47,j *W .
Cumberland , S 1 8134 .. 3 . i.
Quickailver 724' 73,4 .. 34:
After teard thn inarknt NVII. lase active, Umlaut>.
tattona receded }ir.dlltii per ceut. ir
Phihula. Stock Exe I
Reported by S. E. SLAYMAK
100 Fulton C0a1...—. 9
70 do 9
100 Om plc Oil
chew & Del Canal . 78
14 Norristown It 00
1110 N Pruna R........ '97
100 do
100 do ..-
100 d 0.... . ...... 960 Ai
100 Reading R.... .... 70
100 d 0......
90 do
Hp do
10 Suse Canal
BETWEE
2rxxl Ca in . & Amb mor 6s.1110 2 "
1(10 Catawistot 1 ..pref 42%
.11!00 Ci ty fis, HOW Nrih
!too Big Moontoin
4iWO II S 5-20 bonds 107
V. Lit Sato" R
11.5 Calial 1,00 24%.
SECOND
leo Ciatit 11 prof. 4”ii 100 Reaping" it 00, 7!
:200 th. ........ pref. 42,1 100 to WO. 72
100 42 100 do
do .... t', _.,
7(xli do ..... Iwe. 2on
pi•ot.. 42,... do lot, 71
1001. 1,•la nil It 49 100 do bri --,.
80 Northern r °ram I•• Ni 100 Snsq Canal. bi. 25
50 First Natiogai Bk ,190 3 rtilltlit it ftl
1041 Big M.mtitai is •100. I)>4 13 Far & WWI Bank •61
NO 110 ... . .......... 9 100 U S 5.20 Bonds liti'
500 Foodt, Born 111.•1(00 do 1.03'
2 Z S' l, l/3' I Nay—pref. 434, Thou State War L 134 . reg . holy
)11 pallor Gal ........ ..,.oi , 000 f.JST,I-RONY&AI4.II. 111
100 heading l' 1 72 ! 50 do 111
.A }Prot?. BOARDS.
a4lO C&A Mort Gs ..t5.110'41 1.0 Itig Mountain d!
2(0034 3 5-20 133 tide ~ ..1051,i ' 31 II oat k 11 ToP 11 --;- '.-':..
1001.4.1 do 19i!ii '2OO :iglitiyi NaV.—Pre ,. . • 1 1.-i
100 Ur fl il Iog V' " 2 'WO In pref. 11 ,
10:11N York & Middle. ‘2O 100 do cavh . 91'
200 do 21.1 t. Um do
2.00 Big 3101111tai , R.... 9' 17 Fan,' & Meoh (Bank. 6)
CLOSING PRICiII—PIII.M.
Bid. ..14.7. Bid. AA.
U She 'EI ]l3' z 115 IN Penn:llMA bri IN
Ul5 Ti 7-3-10 N... 111 112 ,Cata wissalt corn. VI .41
Philada6s 10431 105..;:c:atawi,,a Prof... 42i3 iu
rhilndk Gs .01414!..1084.‘ 1110 ilila & 14 , i , ‘ ft—. 35% 5.1:'
Penna 5s
li7 97% 'Oil Crook Cu ..... 8 si'
Redding/1 72 7214 Big MOLllittil 11.... 9!,' 9,
Bead 'g".M B• 70 in .100 108 2,1 & :3,1-st 1t...... 70 7 '
Poona R.ox div.. trl 61134 rah & oth- it r 111 0)
l'alt 2411116 d i ntOltal 1 712 .10th & lit li-Nt. It.. 09 t ,,,,
Lit Solinyl 11,,i; 47% 47;3 11th & 1511104 It.. IN ,
Mortis Cl C0n.... 84 85 17th &19t1,-st- 11.. 12 93
Morrie CI Prof—A2B 110 Sp rice &Pi 0 0-st. 14:‘i i!ii,
Sol,nyi .ittnv Stock 34 11414" Ch & Will n itt-st. 62 G I
Seliuyi Nay pros. 42 1 ‘ 44 ,W Philadult 72 74,
linyll , tity G'B2. 36 . 1 , 7 I Arch-st It 51 31
Illtliirn. n.... n,ce &VI no-st •• /2 pi
theirs It prof.... :i2 5:4 . :Green & Coate:4— 44 . .11
Long Island 1t... 47 45 Girard Cid 11 ..... :if) :tr.
Lehigh Coal & 14. 9a Si iLoni & Sonth-st— 20
1 , 1 Penni,. 1t.....- - :35 71 !Ridge-ail' 1:1'3 . ..
Philadelphia ;Markets.
MAY IS — EvelyiNn.
There is more doing in Flour and holders are
firmer in their views at former rates; sales tion,ri,
about 3,C00 hills, including City Mills extra at 4 , 7. Th; eq.
superfine at €47.123, and extra family at from
8;87 bbl for low and high grade. The retailer, mil
bakers are buying at from 7. 2.5 for super nor , ;
67.78 for extra; Pes,S7 for extra family; and
bbl - for fancy brands, as to quality. Rye 'Flour i,
selling in a small Way at hbl. In Corn Meal titer,
is little or nothing doing.
GRA N.—There . is rather more doing in Wheat, a
nd
holders ore limner in thvir 'dell's; about 5,001 bib viiat ,
itteSlititc for common to pilule, reds, and: Whit° at
frOlohue, to quality. Rye is dull at
Mete - 14 bus.- Con, eon ti Of, scarce and more son,
with sales of about 7,1500 bus part to arrive, at 14,ve it
hue, in the ears and afloat. . bas, folltitille lather deli t
about I_,ooo at 901" bit'.
BA RK.—lst No. 1 quereitron is in steady demand at
*4O 27 ton.
COTTON.—The market is firm, and there i., more
doing in the way of sales; about 100 bates of
•
have been disposed of at S7c '134 lt, cash,
OR.OOERIRS.—Sugar and Caine are quiet. and Gel
sales are limited; about 100 1)1 ds Of the former sold
/C 0 1 6 ,14t IA ib for Cuba. Small stiles of Rio Golfo.) are.
making tit -IfiCs•lficA
PETNOLEI/M.—The transactions ore 11 /Oiled, a nd
marhet le dull, withnilleales of amide st fined in bond at 51.(a 137 e, :Lad free at trom GiiOrShi y gal.
lon according to quality.
SEEDS.—Flaxseed is calling in a small way at A )-rt - itt
bushel. - Clover is very dull, and gusted
Timetily Is also dull at tisf.7.:q_tt b„-hef
PROit - MONS. —There is little or nothing &d 5; i ii
the Way of sales, and the market cantina,. very d i ni .
Mess Pork is quoted at 6:2Be , i'st‘ LLI . So ia n y a k., 4
Pickled Trams have been m ath , Fuic
dull at is% r,l4ht)- th FM- and tierces, . Buti.:r
selling at 2C - 025e th for roll. .
. .
WIIISKY.—There is more doing. and ille inalt,t li
firm; about 6.0 Whim sold at 127q10 e, ilm.aly ;a ti. . - ,-,k
gallon for prime Western.
The following are the reeeipt‘ of riehr au a O mia ,
this port to-day :
New York Markets, May Ft
Firma, Sm.—The market for Western and Stats
is again better, the improvement being fatty ten to it.
ben cents bhl, and the (teatime e,,A. us.,rk,
closing, firm with an upward tendency.
The sales are 10.500 bbls 551.:.047.11 For stmerli,
State, /i47.2524*.00 for extra State, $7. l P;.7•iiur Icier
State,s7.2oge7.so for the low grade. "1 wettern onto,
7. 5.1(te7. (1:3 for shipping Ohio, $7. 7,6j1./. 7.1 for trade aio
y braude and .s7..lti&t.T; for St.
Canadian Wear is ten to litteen cant, "ti
S a l es et 500 hi t is at *7. 2:107-7.:15 Mr the low grade; of on.'
tra and F.Iit(ESS. 25 for trade and family extra,.
feouthern four is also I.oe her 111,1 Letter, and more
tire. Sales of 2,000 bbl,4 at *7.501.5.s for ta , nel
superfine country Baltimore, Se., and i.. 5.10411 f
trade and family brands.
Rye Floor is firm; sales of 200 hbls at $1,:1p , ;.7.;,
Corn Meal Is also very firm, and Is scarce.
CHAIN. —The Wheat market ig quit 2 active for t-,
arrive, and 2c per bo higher, in sympathy with gold a::I
exchange, but - unsettled for parcels on the spot.
The sales are 200,000 bus at . .tl.:lScrtl.3' , for
spring: Nilwallkee uuntirq; t
for red Webtern, and 1 1.70 for anita, We,tdru.
Barley and Barley Malt are inactive, yet tiers at nrs
vious rates.
tiats.are ateady and in flrm rerincst; ,ales of nauadialL
at War; We, tern at R10:10c, and Slate at ifht.
Eye is quiet and steady ; , tuall sales at 51.5 cl I -
Corn is again firmer, but is rather , pfiet;
10 . ,000 bus Western mixed at , i 1.50 in store.
PR0V1,...11.1":,. —The Pork market has been 111011 acii
and prices are higher, closing stcadv.
Poe future deli Very tee wan AGO I,blA hAr
ibly,buyer's option,at 01.0 7.9 104 MIR nak f
the privilege or calling 500 blda new mess iu July 4
dela r.q.
The eates on the spot are 3,809 I.l;aistr ,
old mess: 44'26.7.1E927 for new - do; Cor new
prime.
Beef steady and in fair demand: sales of :tit) bbls
$/friLlS for plain mess, and fislaPt.q. 25 for extra
Tierce Beef to moderately active. Beef Bonn., alb
scarce and ill demand,
Cut meats continue dull and nominally unchaava.
Bacon is . quiet.
Lard u, more active and prices are firmer: sale:
4,1 B) hLls and tree at 133.101-le for No. I. and.lloq4=„
lair to prime steam and kettle-rendered.
Markets by Telegraph.
BALTVAORE, May IS.—Flour firm: sales of Len
Ws extra at, *sg,s.2s. Wheat very dull : Kentooky
white 1. Corn active and ereittol: white
yellow €I.SB. Whisky dull at iq.2017/41.N.
CZT , x r is.
A rrEAT Iloystmomi Br.nssrxr:.—We earneF.tly
recommend to our readers, who have not yet done
so, and who value the welfare of home r to go at on ~e
to 030 Chestnut street and procure a " Florence"
Sewing Machine. This splendid machine has not
Its equal in the world for all kinds of family z‘ewin;,
and its proprietors challenge the widest compari,..
It performs a greater variety - of work thou
other machine, and performs it better, and ever;
' , Florence , ' machine sold IS warranted to give sa.
UM - action or the money will be refunded.
THE EZiGLISH WALICING HAT.—Messrs. Wood a:
Cary, proprietors of the popular Millinery limp.
rium, 725 Chestnut street, have this season homer.
out a new style of covering for the fair, (styled the.
English Walking Hat,) trhich the ladies of oar y
are appreciating. They are very beceminz, makin?;
ladies look youthful and misses charming.
BfEl. A.
lIETOtL Ofiriekus AT Four Drax.wArtno—A. t,OII
- of four hundred rebel offieers was received
at Fort Delaware on Tuesday. Like the traitor
among the fire-worshippers; they are in an tt_•ly - fia,
ai beholding heaven and feeling , ' the other pla.2e.
They are almost in sight of Philadelphia, with all
its comforts, and in durance vile themselves. They
will daily see Union officers dressed in the elegant
uniforms made at the Brown Stone (nothing Hall
of 11oel:hill & 'Wilson, Nos. 605 and 605 Chestnut
street, above Sixth, while they have to wear Con
federate gray. • The way of the rebel is 1111/1.1.
IT IS A FAT - LT IN BIAXT illemci - vas, that while
they arc removing the diem - ice they arc proetrating
the patient beyond recovery. Dr. Jayne's Altera
tive has no such drawback. On the contrary, while
it neutralizes the virus of the di,sease at its very
source, it sustains the strength of the sufferer.
Scrofula ; in all its multiplied forms, is completely
eradicated by it.
cancer, Cancerous and Seirrhous rumors, arc
speedily and effectually cured by it. -
Skin Diseases, comprising all- varieties or itutzt
ne&as Affections, are removed by this Alterative.
Epilopsy, Convulsions, or Fits.—The Alterative
not only suppresses the attacks of this iliease. but,
by its action, the morbid tendency to a relapse is
removed.
This standard remedy enters into the eireulittion
and passes with the blood, which it purities, into
every tissue and fibre of the body. so that, ne mat
ter what is the nature of the illicase, nor where it,
is located, it is sure to be reached and expelled !bon
the system. The of ehouhl try it at °nee.
Prepared only at No. 42 Chestnut street. mylo-2:
AN. 11.r.mEnv AND A 5=1.71.11! Os K.—We
-no more of any one than to give '..rilyne'd Expeel,l
rant a fair trial, to prove that it frill eura the vari
ous diseases for which it is recommended, It has,
it will, and can_ eurc Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Broil
chills, Bleeding of the Lungs, Whooping Cant,
Croup, and a very large majority of the mo=t Ip.pe-
ICSS cases or Cormtioption, where all other reffleliv
fail to do any good. Let the afflicted give it a trial.
Prepared only at 242 Chestnut street. myla-2r,
C 31. 4 , 1 -1217.570, ready -111.11.1C, or nude to order,
by Chas. & Cu., under the Continental 3 ma
terial and workmanship unequalled. • -
Spring Clothing, ready-nmile, or made to order, by
Chas. titoliea & Co., under the Continental 5 nut:e.-
rial and workmausthip unequalled.
Spring Clothing, ready-made, or mule to order. by
Chas. Stoles 6; Co., under the Continental ;nate
dal and workman:Ally unequalled.
—There are some teen WO
arc disagreeable to themselves, and consequently
disagreeable to every one else. They cast a slia.l , nv
of gloom and discontent wherever they go. They
have harsh voices. Music to them is a Awing% ewa•
mingling of Babel sounds. Poetry they regard as
nonsense. They are addicted to habits of profanity,
tobacco, and whisky. They spit tebadee Juice tip , in
our polished boots, and tell us that we are liable.,
from our present appearances, to be attacked with
apoplexy, small-pco4 or typhoid fever. They ncreP
speak of Heaven, because they never hope to dwell
there, and they never buy their clothes at the pala
tial establishment of Granville stokes, No. UV./
Chestnut street.
EOA RSUNEFS AND Son:: THroxyr.--ThiE im innd
result of " catdany Cold,” or unuzual exertion tha
vocal organs, may, at any time, be removed by al
lowing ono cc two of "Brown's Bronchial Troches,"
or Cough Lozenges, to dissolve slowly in the mouiii•
iiimer.s and public speakers will find them of pecu
liar advantage. Military officers and solaiers strode.
have then, as they can be carried is the kocket
taken as occasion requires.,
Bimorrs AFFECTIONS, _Liver Complaint, Sia
Headache, Dyspepsia, &c., are spec-iily removed by
the use of Dr. D. Jayne's 6anative Pills. The toss
.thirty years' use has proved them superior to
all other remedies for the curo of the various
diseases for which they are recommended. In their,
action they are mild and certain, and may be talcte
at any time without risk from exposure. Prepared
only at No. 242 Chestnut street. myls-6t
COMM, Ruanove, .I.Nymrrar. NAILS, I:N't..l-2 4 5 1
JOINTS, and all diseases of the feet, cured wlthout
pain or inconvenience to the patient, by Drs. Zache
rie & Barnett, Surgeon Chiropodists, 921 tiliestnnt
street. Refer to physicians and surgeons of the
city. tf
RAILROAD Mar.—Mr. Taylor, of this city, has
just Issued a large map, designing to. exhibit t:
cation of the many railroads that aro hod in all
parts•of our country. This Is said to be the WM'.
poricct wily of trio kind el - or inddlq.
I range Salem, 11:"
nn, Philadelphia Exc.llan.,
'WARD.
111)) Canal
100 ..........
1110 an
100 tit
100 do *it
100 do .......... 2 ) .
100 do ........
200 Phila. & Erie R....
AO do ........
100 Green Mountain ..
100 State ............
100 City 0:i over '70.... i tr o
600 do ... .. Illly
DV/ Cani&Am m Ball o ,
' BOARDS. •
200 Sung Canal ..... 11):10
'2l; R. ailing .... !••• • u
2000 Alleg bonus
200 Butle r Coal —.LAO
200 do
..... .211 T •
100 Mita St Erie R.— • •
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