%\t Jims. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1861. •J3XTHACX FROM THE EAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.— 11 The conspiracy <to |jrp»k up the Union is & fact now known to all. Armies are being raised, and war levied <o accomplish it. There can be bnt two sides to the controversy. Every man BtUSt be 0U the side of the United States or ngnimt it. There -can be no neutrals in this war* There can be none but patriots and traitors*” FOR SALE.—The double-cylinder “Tayjlok” Pubss on which this paper lias been printed for the last nine months. It is 5n excellent comtitims, haring been mudo to order ft year aao, and will be -old at a barsatn. t'°r terms apply at this office, or address Jons VV. Forney, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. The Objects of the War. AV i’ nrc engaged in no ordinary war. We •are not fighting merely to decide the ownership to a strip of territory, or to avenge some slight insult or .wrong, or to secure the advancement of an industrial interest, but for the very ex istence of a great nation. No foreign foe ■could menace us with greater evils and dan gers than those which the triumph of the un hallowed designs of the conspirators would in flict upon us. When internal enemies wage such a war against a republic as they have in augurated, a death-struggle must ensue, and one of the combatants must be destroyed. If they triumph, we must bid an eternal farewell to alt our national greatness, prosperity, and security. If tlie Government of the United {Hates proves too weak to protect itself against rebellion, it will be virtually destroyed, its prestige will be mined forever, one successful revolt against il will prove but a precedent for new rebellions, and our unhappy country will in a few years be cut up—not into two, but into numerous jarring, distracted, impove rished, ami miserable States. The great conspiracy against the Union strikes a deadly blow at the liapp mess and .security of all good citizens, whether they live in the North or the South ; whether they like or dislike the institution of slavery; whether they have hitherto belonged to the Democratic, Republican, or American parties. Those who seek to give a partisan aspect to . the war, and to denounce it as one in which only those of the same faith as the Adminis tration should engage, are either bereft of reason or, wliat is more probable, in secret league with the traitors. It is of compara tively little importance to the American peo ple what are the opinions of their rulers on the questions of national polities which have here tofore been most earnestly agitated, but it is a matter of vital moment to tl*em that the ; Government which they have established I should not be forcibly overturned, and that I treason should not stalk defiantly through the j land, undermining all the foundations of po- j litical and social order, bringing the authority j which the nation has in vested in its constituted j rulers into contempt, and jeopardizing all the j vast interests of the peaceful citizens of our j country. • j The war which the insurgents have com- ‘ menced is not waged against a party, but ; against a country, and Democrats and Ameri- j cans have as much interest in crashing their j treasonable movement as Republicans. The j best men of all the old parties have discerned j this fact, and plead most earnestly with their j countrymen against the traitors. We might j fill our columns with proofs of this assertion, ! but what could be stronger than the appeals of Mr. Douglas, the elnef competitor of Mr. ; Lixcolx, in the late election — the speeches ' and writings of Everett, the Vice Presidential ■ candidate of the Constitutional Union party— Or the eloquent addresses of Holt, who acted ■ as Secretary of War during the closing months ; ©f the last Administration ? In the ranks and among the officers of the national army, too, a large proportion ef men who have never been identified with the Republicans, will be found. This is as it should be. But, meanwhile, there are a few men, so lost to all sense of patriotism and regard for the interests of the nation, as to seek to paralyze the efforts of the Administration to preserve the Union intact, and to overwhelm with de feat and confusion those who are arrayed in arms against it. Every step which it takes to checkmate the designs of the unprincipled con spirators, instead of being bailed by them with the delight which is felt by all loyal citizens, is criticised and denounced. Every frivolous pretext which they can devise to awaken the prejudices, to weaken the loyalty, or to mis lead the judgment of their countrymen, is re sorted to. They see nothing to condemn in all the infamous efforts of the Secessionists to plunder and destroy the Union, and nothing to applaud or approve in the measures of the Go vernment to protect it. They are ready to “cavil upon the ninth part, of a hair''about every step taken to thwart the traitors, but they evince no surprise or indignation at any act however tyrannical, at any wrong however unjust or cruel, at any movement however treasonable and dangerous, of which Jeff. Davis and his confederates may be guilty. In fact, loyalty to the best Government that has ever existed is in their eyes the worst of crimes, and open hostility to it so great a virtue that it hides and neutralizes a multitude of sins. Oar nation is now on trial. It should he remembered that the enemies of republics have always predicted their destruction, chiefly because they believed that defeated parties would sooner or later prefer an appeal to arms to a peaceful acquiescence in a decision of the ballot-box which was obnoxious to them. The critical period in our history has now arrived when this danger is no longer speculative, but real. It is the duty of every patriot to meet it as becomes freemen sincerely attached to republican institutions, and those who counsel their countrymen to mate an ignominious peace with armed traitors are the most dan gerous foes of civil liberty. Coes it never occur to those who seek to doubt the justice of this war, that we have a great moral question at stake ? A Govern ment is only a Government when sustained by its people and respected bv the other Govern ments of the earth. It is something more than a mere political union for the good of society. The Union must have force, and stability, and power. It must be above the temporary strifes, the fleeting pas sions, and momentary prejudices of the hour. It must be capable, not only of maintaining its existence, but of maintaining it amid the most extraordinary political revulsions. Thus far in our history we have been trying an ex periment, and that is, whether to onr splendid political and our unequalled social systems we can add the moral power which is all in all, and without which our laws would be parch ment, and society an accidental union of inde pendent and antagonistic elements. We have maintained our moral power for eighty-five years, in a war with England, a war with Mexico, and our diplomatic negotiations with the other nations of the earth. How long with that moral power remain if this Government yields to traitors ? How long can we secure ourselves from the insults of Eng land and France if we permit the insults of a portion of our own people ? If we tolerate treason at home, wc cannot look for respect abroad; and instead of being the peer of the old monarchies and nationalities of Europe, the Bepublie of the Trust becomes their de pendent. The Democratic Conventions of our city have concluded their labors. Most of their no minations are of the usual character, bnt for some ofliees they have selected very excel lent candidates. Their nominee for Sheritf, Robert Ewing, deservedly possesses the re spect and confidence of the community to an extent not often enjoyed by candidates for that position. The resolutions adopted by the County Convention are not very clearly ex pressed, but the temper of the Democratic masses is plainly shown by the fact that the .sentence relative to sustaining the Government .inits efforts to crush rebellion, which, amid the prevailing confusion, reached the cars of the .delegates, was greeted with thunders of ap plause. Death of Geoboe Vi. Edwabds.—Many of our patrons will read with surprise and regret the an nouncement. among our obituary notices, of the j death of George Vi- Edwards, no was one of our ; most enterprising citizens, and widely known ns a bold, energetic, and successful businessman, as well ; as one of our most generous and public-spirited j citizens. Hi 3 death was caused by a disease of the . heart He was a member of St. John’s Catholic . ” Church, Thirteenth Street, and was a liberal con- j A Dis to now the tributor to the various charitable institutions con- j same command that his father held before him in aoctod with it. I A SpeeclimnUcr nncl lus t'ritic Some days ago, we noticed Mr. Bernal Os borne as an English member of Parliament, who, just now, because lie failed in obtainisg high office Horn Lord Palmerston, lias effer vesced into an able, loquacious, satirical mem ber of the Opposition. The moment tlie Par liamentary session closed, this gentleman went to the very small Cornish borough of Liskeard, which lie represents, and fired off' a smart, rat tling, able, saucy speech" about public atfairs in general and Lord Palmerston and his col leagues in particular. lie communicated one fact, which well may make Englishmen turn pale—namely, that in a time of tlie most profound peace, the sum of ninety-three millions ($465,000,000) is annually paid, in various taxes, general and local, for the national expenditure of Queen Victoria’s Kingdom. This is wholly irrespective of the revenue raised in India. It is an increase of $100,000,000 in twenty years, and the army and navy alone swallow up $150,000,000, or one-third of this vast outlay. IVe have heard people grumble at the bare idea of raising four to five hundred million dollars, to meet the expenses of maintaining the United States, as tlie Constitution framed that Confederation which onr forefathers delivered to ns intact and prosperous. But here, without being at war with any Power, great or small, the na tional expenditure of England is close upon the largest sum wc purpose borrowing to maintain our very continuance as a nation. A criticism upon Mr. Osborne’s ont-of-Par liamcnt oratory, which we find in an English paper, is at once so amusing and so accurate that wc subjoin it lieru as a fair sample of saucy writing: ■• When he i 9 thoroughly unembarrassed, when he is not in office, and when he has no tic straining upon the buoyancy of his spirits, there is no man who excites uioro lively interest in the House of Commons that Mr. Bernal Osborne. He is certain to be amusing. lie will not fail to be pertinent, pointed, and epigrammatic. He will not quail before even an old joke, which is pleasant to bo heard again with a new application. Without sourness and bitterness, he is sure to be lively and stinging. He will not teli you much you did not know, but no will reproduce much that you did know in a very savory form. Ho will pass in review all the faults of the gentlemen opposite, and flog them along gracefully and sportively with a wisp of nettles. He will not cxcito your disgust by coarse ill-nature, or rouse you by fierce invective, but ho will amuse you very’ much at the expense of people you like to see made ridiculous, and he will furnish you with a few well-turned phrases with feathers enough to fly and point enough to stick. He is always a favorite with the House of Commons, where dull ness is the worst of crimes, and is a good selection to open the season which has now arrived for star ring in the provinces. We printed his speech yes terday. It came oil'in the Town-hall at Liskeard, whicli was crowded for the occasion, and we have no doubt Hint it crepitated with crackers, sparkled with squibs, and hissed with Catherine wheels. It reads, we must confess, a little flat. It looks rather like a plum pudding with the plums picked out, and only ths vacant places to show that the plums had once been there. The provincial reporters have not, wc fear, decanted their eloquence so as to preserve the mbvssc. There are some delicate wines which require a learned treatment; they must be caught in n vessel of sympathetic tempera ment, or the bouquet goes. We think we can j trace in the version we published yesterday little dislocated jokes which onee were beeswings, now ! spoiling instead of ornamenting the wine. Wo can ! sometimes recognize phrases which once were epi | grams, hut have evidently had their edge takon j off, and can neither cut nor thrust. We confess to ! a certain degree of professional pity when we see I such a polished piece of rhetoric not spoilt quite out i of all recognition, but sorely altered. The Cornish j men have summarized Mr. Osborne, sent us sam i pies of him as they might of one of their own mines. ! powdered him up and washed him and drained i him—him who valued himself upon his serpentine I Teins and his pretty incrustations even as much as | he did upon the metal in the mass.” The Appeal of Gov. Stewart. lion. R. M. Stewart, the predecessor of Claiborke F. Jacksox, as Governor of Mis souri, lias recently made an eloquent appeal to the people of that State against the Secession movement. Although always actively identi fied with the Democratic party, he has no sympathy with the treasonable designs which the ambitious and desperate conspirators of the South Lave sought to conceal and promote by their false professions of Democracy. lie warns the people of Missouri that they can never gain peace or security out of the Union, and truly says that “ when the United States Government surrenders its right to navigate the Atlantic Ocean, it may abandon its Only' thoroughfare to the Pacific—not before.” Ho also calls their attention to the fact that “it was a part of the original programme «f Se cession to remove the burdens of the war from tlie Cotton to tlie Border Statesand that, in pursuance of this selfish and artful policy, Virginia and Missouri have been drawn into a terrible snare in which they will be greatly injured. Speaking of the objects of the war he says: “ Citizens of Missouri, you can bear me witness that during my official life I have labored earnestly against the doctrines and practices of the extreme fanatics of the North. Abolition and Secession are two extremes that now unite in the destruction of everything wc hold dear. Do not flatter yourselves that this social war in Missouri is against Abolition ists. It is ju3t what they have prayed for, becauso they saw in it the utternnnihilntion of our domestic institutions. The only practical Abolitionists in Missouri are those who have inaugurated and arc now prosecuting this imltoly War. If al m lowed to continue, it will accomplish in- cl year what could not have taken place in a century—- the practical abolition of slavery in Missouri. The only safety for Missouri slaveholders is in the Union. Out of it, either by force or by treaty, their property is utterly valueless. You have been told that this* war is waged on one side for protec tion, and on the other for the destruction of slavery. This Is a falsehood, a snare, and a delusion. This war is for the life of a notion. and the lives and fortunes of twenty millions of people are pledged for its prosecution. Abolitionism is swal lowed up and lost sight of in the magnitude of this terrible crisis. Tho war is to decide whether f ree governments are. practicable, and its issue will fix the fate of republics for weal or woe-, during the neat thousand years. If you would save your homes and your propertyfrom destruction, this war inMissouri must be brought to « speedy close. This can only be done by driving back the invaders from our southern boundaries. This done, our State will be relieved from military occupation; our pro perty will be secure, and our lives protected,” Traitors Every Where. In the Loudon Times > of iYugllSt 13 til, Ml’. Russell, writing from Washington, says: 1: And ns I have used the word ‘sympathizers,’ let mo add the expression of my belief that there is scarcely a department, high or low. of the public service of the United States in which therp is not ‘ treason ’ —I mean the aiding and abetting the enemy by information and ndvioc. It is openly talked in society—its work is evident on all sides. I went into the private department of the Post Office the other day, and found there a gentleman busily engaged in sorting letters at a desk. The last time I met him was at dinner with the commissioners of the Confederate States at Washington, and I was rather surprised to see him now in the sanctum of the Post Office, within a few feet of Mr. Blair, of the sangre azul of Abolitionism. Said he, *I am just looking over the letters hero to pick out some for our Southern friends, and I forward them to their owners as I find them;’ and if the 'excellent and acute gentleman did not also forward any little scraps of news he could collect, lam in error. Again: a series of maps prepared with great care for the use of. General McDowell’s staff are given out to he photographed, and are so scarce that superior officers cannot get them. Neverthe less, one is found in the tent of a Confederate offi* cer. in the advance of Fairfax Court House, which must have been sent to him as soon as it was ready. It is also asserted that General Beaure gard knew beforehand of General McDowell’s ad vance ; but the Confederates left in such haste that much credence cannot bo given to the state ment that the enemy were fully informed of the fact any considerable length of time beforehand- EETTER FROM WASHINGTON, [From aa Occasional Correspondent.] W ASHIJTGTOJf, August 28, 1861. Two classes of men are now at work to discourage (be Administration in its Tlgorous prosecution Of j the war—public thieves and plunderers, and the i rebels scattered through the free States. They j have raised their howl against the Cabinet, because ■ if it is broken down the strong arm of the Govem ■ mentis broken; and because they have discovered j that it is incorruptible, and will not wink at their I attempts to plunder. | One word as to the thieves. Their number is i legion. Their acts and devices are past finding out. ! Among their number are men of all ranks and con ; ditions. Some merchant-politicians of 2fcw York 1 made lvud professions of patriotism, and were I willing to condescend to take charge of the Go | vernment and the war, and relieve the people, and ' the President and his Cabinet, of all cares on tho . subject. Soon one of their number proposed to sell j a steamer to the Government for $362,(100. ThePre , sident and Cabinet accepted tho offer and the price, i General Cameron was authorized to close the pur j chase. He took the precaution to send on a faith -1 ful agent, and instructed him to examine closely ! and fully the steamer, and get and communicato ' all the information ho could obtain, suspecting the : integrity of the transaction from the beginning. Soon General Cameron learned from his agent that ! the owner had offered tho stcamor repeatedly, i within a short time, for $200,000. He immediately ■ sent on a telegraph despatch, stopped tho purchase, ! defeated it, and thus saved to the Government | $lOO,OOO. | Then began the howl against the Secretary of TTar. and all their various charges wore mado to fill the public papers. If General Cameron had winked at this fraud, he would have been lataded to the skies. The purity and integrity of the Se cretary of War will be apparent to all, and will be placed beyond all dispute. A more vigorous, de cided, incorruptible, and efficient officer does not belong to the Government, and no member of the Cabinet enjoys more the confidence of the President and of fellow-members of the Cabinet than General Cameron. A Looker Ok. LETTER FROM NEW YORK. nvi.i. hues is the METiioroiAK —the case or MACIIAIIHO— SAII.ISG OF THE rERSIA —SI'OUTISfi WATTERS —GE.'EUAL VIKI.E SEIIE.VAPKH —A RE roniFll’s VISIT TO CA.ll !■ LVOtf THE PRIVA TEERS KTII.I. BUSY —A SECESSION MKKTINC IX NKW JKltfcKV MILITARY TOWN TAI.K. [CWro-»ir»ndencv of Tit* FjT**,] Nkw Yonfc, Aug. 2rt. lufil. Bnrring thu stir and bustle incident to the forma tion and departure of regiments for the seat of war, affnira here are insufferably dull at present. No body lias been arrested to-day for treason, iind, at this writing, the prospect of ft first-class sensiition item is most decidedly —-in cerulean in hue. True. Mnehardo (arrested yesterday on. suspicion of having been engaged in the slave-trade) was brought before the United States Commissioner to day. Owing to the absence of important Govern ment witnesses, however, he was consigned again to the “ tomb of the Cftpulctc”-said consignment tending to cxcroise the “ members of the press” more than a little. The steamship Persia left to-day, for Liverpool, with a largo number of passengers, among whom are Mr. John Bigelow, American consul at Paris; Key. B. G. Wilder, missionary to India; Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Florenoe; Mr. Vnllalba, secretary of tho Spanish legation, and Mr. Watts Sherman, of this city. Mr. Bigelow goes out, they say, to as sume the duties of his consular office at Paris, and is accompanied by his family. The Florences go to fulfil an engagement at one of the London theatres. Mr. Wilder, missionary, takes his family to India. On dit, that a party of wealthy gcntloiucu have associated themselves togother, with a view to or ganizing a race course, oithor in tho upper port of Long Island or in Westchester county, on the lino of either the Hudson River or Harlem Railroad. There is do reason on earth why Now York should not have a rooro convenient course. The ground facilities in the immediate vicinity of tho city, it is true, do not exist, hut by going a little way into Westebester county, plenty of sites eau be selectod admirably adapted to the purpose. The coining full promises to be fruitful of sports in “Mcrrie Old England.” Ten Broock already •having secured the victory for his Ainericnn horses on the English turf, the promised visit of Heennn again in the English prize ring affords topics of in terest and excitement there. In connection with all this, the celebrated running Indian, Red Jacket, has issued a challenge to run against any pedestrian in England for from $lOO to $6OO, for a distance of from one to ten miles. He soon leaves for England for the purpose of putting his challenge into exe cution. About half past eleven last evening the hand and engineer corps of the Seventh Regiment serenaded General Vide at his residence, No. 38 West Twen ty-eighth street General Vide appeared on the balcony and thanked them for the compliment. He was loudly applauded, and when he had concluded he and hi 3 visitors sat down to an entertainment. The general, you know, was captain of the engineer Corps of tbc x - famous Seventh. ” Which reminds me, that a reporter of tho Post has paid a flying visit to Gamp Lyon—the new camp of instruction—now under command of Gen. Vide. lie very graphically describes “ a certain wonderful poodle,” which, at command, mounts the top of a piano, and actually sings, in a canine and undulntory maimer, a very pretty dr, which his master aeootnpanies.” Ho (the reporter) then pro ceeds to observe that the camp-gronnd was origi nally a farm moudow, still enclosed by the agricul tural stone walls, and is at present occupied by 350 men. _ Another vessel has been overhauled by a rebel privateer. Captain Trettey, of the brig Grace Worthington, reports that on his passage hence to Belize, Honduras, his vessel was boarded by a full rigged brig, n privateer. The paners ot th 0 Worthington wore examined, and the vessel was then allowed to proceed. She arrived at Belize on the Bth instant. There is to be a Secession meeting at Middle town, New Jersey, to-morrow, the oratorical at traction of the occasion being Thomas Dunn Eng lish, who has written some second-rate poetry. Look out for several wigs on the green. And now to conclude with a martial item or two- The Sixty-ninth Regiment will reorganize for tho war sad fawn a part of an Irish brigade to be com manded by General Shields. Tho Sixth (German) Regiment of State militia, Colonel Pinckney, is also reorganizing. The d’Epincuil Zouaves havo formed their camp and named it Camp Lesley, in honor of the ChiO Clerk of the War Department. The First Fire Zouaves embarked for Bedloe's Island at noon to day, whore they will go into permanent quarters. Professor Charles D. Cleveland. Professor Cleveland, late of this city, has sent us the following copy of a letter he has addressed to the Secretary of State; Boston, August 19,1831. Hon. Wsr. H. Suwabd, Secretary of State: Sin: Until tho middle of last winter I never thought that I should ever ask any favor at the hands of my Government, being entirely content and happy in the vocation I had chosen for life. Rut a continued course of teaching of more than a quar ter of a century, together with my other literary labors, beginning somewhat to affect my health, I was earnestly advised by my physician to a resi sidenee, for a few years, abroad, and, by all means, to a colors climate. I therefore asked of you the consulship at Dundee, Scotland ; first, because of its climate; second, because from its position, its moderate duties, and corresponding emoluments, I thought few would desire it; and third, because, from its proximity to the large libraries of Edin burgh, it would afford me rare opportunities, in my times of leisure, for pursuing my classical studies. But, from the statement which I see in the papers, confirmed by the work on consular dntioy l~ me from tho jjupnitinem oi State,* and forwarded to me hero from Philadelphia, I am informed that thc consulship at Smyrna, Asia Minor, has been as signed to me. With great, very great reluctance, therefore—from the climate and latitude of the place, (unfavorable to myself,) from its great dis tance. from my ignorance of tho language of the country, from the weighty duties connected with that important commercial port, and other reasons —do I feel compelled, herewith, to decline it. To be selected at rtny time to represent the country, abroad in any capacity, I have always esteemed to bo what one well might covet, if he felt that, with humble dependence on a Higher Power, he conid fitly discharge the duties assigned him. But to be called, as I have now been, at this critical period of my country’s history, to guard her interests, maintain her dignity, and make known her true position, at a post of such importance and influence as Smyrna, is an honor which I estimate as one of the very highest character, and which, under other circumstances, I should feel most happy and proud to accept. Thanking you, most sincerely, for thus conferring upon me so high an honor, and again expressing my deep regret that I cannot avail myself of it, I remain, with high consideration and respect, Ypur obedient servr.iit, " ChaklesD. Cleveland. -T Birectpil ” Charles B, Cleveland, Evil., United Slates Consul, Smyrna, Turkey.” Heenan and the Champion Belt—His Chal- EESOE Accepted by Mace.—Jim Mace, who re cently whipped the Staleybridgo Infant, has replied to Hcenan’s challenge, and signifies his readiness to fight. lie is ready to make a match for £2OO to £5OO per side, either beforo or after his coming fight with King. The matter, as far as the “ Ameri can Champion” is concerned, is in the hands of his friend, George Wilkes, and it is said by him that he expects soon to be able to announce UeenauA, assent to the propositions of Mace, and the arrange ment of the preliminaries.” Hecnan challenged any man in England for £2,000 (or $10,000), but Mace does not seem willing to accept so large a stake, and accuses Heenan of bouncing. Heenan wants his expenses paid, if he fights in England, or will pay Mace’s, if he comes to America. Mace says: “Itis a rule of tho English Prize Ring that the champion belt cannot be fought- for out of the United Kingdom.” The match is in a fair way of. being made up, and it is believed by sporting gen tlomen that, before the winter is over, Heenan and Mace will hare fought for and decided the ownership of the ” belt.” McDonough’s Oi,rjfrio Theatre.—Mr. Harry Pearson made a decided hit at the Olympic night before last. East night, also, he was received with great eclat. lie appears to-night as Timothy Quaint, in “ The Soldier’s Daughter,” and as jjt/l Downey in (( The Unfinished Gentleman.” This theatre, we are pleased to learn, is bocoming more popular every night. . Lai:an Positive Sale of Dry Goods, Ac.— The attention of purchasers is requested to the large and valuable assortment of British, french, Gorman, India, and domestic dry goods, linen house furnishing goods, Ac., Ac., embracing about 075 lots of staple and fancy articles, in woollens, worst ed, linens, cotton, and silk. To be peremptorily sold by catalogue, for cash, commencing this morn ing at 10 o’clook, by Myers, Claghom, & Co., auctioneers, Nos. 232 and 234 Market street. The sale to bo continued nearly all day, without inter mission. Auction Sack of Boots and Shoes. —The at tention of buyers is called to the large and desira ble assortment of 1,500 eases boots, shoe 3, brogans, Ac., to be sold this morning, for cash, at 10 o’clock precisely, by Philip Ford A Co., auctioneers, at their new store, Nos. 525 Market and 522 Com merce streets. Arrest of Women m Washington. [For The Press,] The ignorant and the traitors of our country seem shocked at the arrest of fomalcs in Washington. When things called men (Colonel Thomas) put on women’s attire for base purposes, or females unsex themselves by acts of treason, what, pray tell mo, should give them impunity? A female, lost to every sense of delicacy and propriety, united with others in committing a murder in Pennsylvania, a few years ago, for which she was executed. Now, if several women unite with a band of highwaymen, pirates, and murderers, to kill many men and over throw a Government like this, is not sympathy worse than thrown away upon them, or is their sex to protect them? The Book-Trade Sack.—Wo have received from Messrs. M. Thomas and Sons, auctioneers, (a- day later tlm another morning paper,) a cir cular announcing that thfey would commonoe the Fifty-seventh Philadelphia Trade Sale, on tho lSth October. THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29. 1861. LATEST NEWS DESTINATION OF THE FORTRESS MONROE FLEET. General Wool’s Aids-de-Camp. SEC. CAMERON AND THE VAN WYCK COMMITTEE. The Kanawha News Confirmed. TWO HUNDRED FEDERAL TROOPS MISSING. IYasiiihbtom, August 28,1861. Reported Skirmishing on the Potomac. The city was up last night, as woll as this morn ing, with rumors of a fight on the other side of the Potomac, and oven in usually well-informed quar ters there is conflicting information on tho subject. It is certain that Gen. McCr.nLLAX,with his custom ary activity and watchfulness, returned thence at half past 11 o’clock last night, but from his conver sation with military friends, there was nothing of an important or serious character. It is probable, however, as mentioned by a gentleman of respecta bility, that a rebel force of three companies of cavalry and about the same number of infantry, with two field pieces, have been hovering in tho vicinity of Rail’s Cross Roads, manoeuvring with the view to draw out a detachment of our troops into an ambuscade. As to several soldiers having been killed on each side in a skirmish, it may be only an imaginary incident to adorn a reported battle. . Panic making seems to be a favorite avocation, and the most preposterous reports arc readily be lieved and circulated. The Charges against Major Bclger Dis- Serious charges having been presented to the War Department, alleging that Major" James Belger, Assistant Quartermaster at the important depot at Baltimore, was abusing his charge by making his purchases from and employing as subordinate agents persons inimical to the Government, the mat ter was referred to Major General Dix for investi gation. That officer, whose high-toned character and rigid loyalty mado him, of all others, the pro per one to investigate so serious a charge, has sub mitted his report. Calling before him some of the most prominent citizens of Baltimore, who were in frequent intercourse with Major Belger, and ob taining from them statements in writing of what they know as to his general course in making pur chases and giving employments, the General comes , to the conclusion that the charges against Major Bulger are, “ so far as they allege an intentional bestowmont of public patronage on disloyal men, ut terly groundless.’' It could scarcely hare been avoided, beiDg a stranger in Baltimore, that some of his purchases should have been from disloyal men; but it is shown most conclusively that his efforts have been to throw the public money entrusted to him into the right channels, and that wherever bo had found himself deceived as to the Union proclivities of his agents, even down to carters and draymen, he has applied the corrective immediately by dis missing them from service. General Dix, in con cluding hia report, says; “I think him (Major Banov-n) an efficient, faithful, conscientious public servant, and believe the pecuniary interests of tho Department will not suffer in hia hands.” BY TELEGRAPH. FROM WASHINGTON, MOVEMENTS OF THE REBELS. fG IN VIRGINIA. PICKET SI GENERAL BANKS’ COLUMN. . DESPERATE BATTLE AT CROSS LANES. FROM MISSOUBI. REPULSE' OF REBELS AT FORT SCOTT. Special Despatches to “ The Press.” proved. Information for Postmasters. The Post Office Department is muah troubled by postmasters failing to add the name of county and State to their lettors, and by embracing different subjects belonging to different offices in the same letter. This necessarily delays action, and post masters should correct tho evil; particularly, no other papers should be enclosed with tho quarterly returns and post bills. The Movements of the Rebels. The National Republican of to-day says : “ AYe learn from a private reliable source that a large number of rebels are at Mill Creek, about four miles above the Chain Bridge. It is supposed that a largo number of the enemy are In their roar, and that they wiil fall hack during the night , for the purpose of drawing on our forces.” Birney’s Zouave Regiment. This regiment is encamped near Washington, at Camp Sprague, in the beautiful oak grove on the Gales estate. Some eight hundred men are in camp; the flank companies arc armed with the rifle, the centre companies with tho improved muskets; tho entire regiment will be armed with rifles. The arms intended for them were diverted to Gen. Eh’:- moxt’s com. —out J,rmmsea. This regiment will probably be under Brigadier General Beknside, with the Rhode Island batteries, in the division of General Robert Anderson. Tho Zoitayo uniform is now arriving, and the en tire regiment will be equipped thi3 week. About two hundred men are wanted to complete the num ber. The New Mayor. The new mayor, Richarb Wallacii, Esq., who has been chosen successor of Mayor Behret on account of his arrest, hat always been a loyal man. Re was the competitor of Mr. Berret at tho recent election, and the vote was so close that the question of who should hold the office has been before the courts. One. of Mayor Waicach’s brothers is in the interests of the Confederates. His other brother, W. 1). Wallace, Esq., the editor and proprietor of the Star, and a most in dustrious and able journalist, is one of tho most efficient and influential supporters of the Govern ment. The Van Wyck Committee. Tho committee appointed to investigate all con tracts made by tho Administration during the pro secution of the . war is wwtu resston at tho St. Nicholas Hotel. New York, Secretaries Cameron and Welles have invited any of the members of the committee toWashington for the purpose of ex amining into the details of the official business, or they will send any papers aid documents the com mittee may desire. Mail Messenger Missing. On Saturday, the mail messenger of the Seventh Pennsylvania (Reserve) Regipent, eame in and re ceive his mail at the post office. Neither messenger, horse, nor mail has since beea heard from. The Pennsylvania, regiments are peculiarly unfortunate in reference to their mail ngejjts. Gen. Spinner, United States Treasurer. A report prevailed yesterday that tho Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Chase, was disabled by a lame wrist, caused by over-exertion vith his pen. It is Gen. Spinner, United States Triasurer, who is thus suffering from that cause. Hisright wrist and hand arc badly swollen, owing to a constant straining of the cords. He has been in the habit of laboring seventeen hours out of the twenty-four and is now suffering from this constant habit of over exertion. The large number of signatures required by the new issue of treasury notes has increased the amount of labor required at his hands. Mrs. Lincoln. The younger c hild of Mrs. Lincoin, with her at Long Braneh, has quite recovered fiom the effects of a cold, and the mother and faniiy are all in ex cellent health. ' False Alarm. Last evening Sherman’s Battciy was started for ward from Fort Corcoran to a new position. Thi3 was enough for sensation manufteturers, and tho city was alarmed by a statement that tho enemy was approaching, that twelve of tip Union pickets had been killed, aDd that eleven ngiments were on the forward move at the double qubk. This morn ing Gen. McClell an reported at Gen. Scott’s office that no forward movoment hal taken place, and that the story of “ twelve killed ” had been reduced to “ one missing,” and he yould probably turn up before night. ' The Fleet for the Saitli. The vessels which sailed, on Jonday, from Fortress Monroe are not going to Charleston, as ru mored. but to the coast of North Carina, to fill up the smnll inlets with sunken vessds filled with stone. „ . 1 Sickness in the City. There are quito a number of casip of bilious fever. Among others, Mr. Hay, privtie secretary of tho President, has had an attack, hi is recover ing. Beyond these cases, tho health ojl the city is good. ' Jeff. Davis’ Proclamation. It appears from letters received here hat Jeff. Davis' proclamation will be promptly ated upon, and all Union men will be arrested or drnpn away from the South. They are afraid to renpn, and many of them without funds are compiled to leave with families, without even a raeonable prospoct of reaching a froe State withojt .great suffering Horses Arriving. One hundred and fifty-eight horses came trough from Baltimore yesterday, for the ftOTernmht. A much better class of horses is sent forward nyr than formerly. Some of the first contracts won filled up without regard to age, quality, or soundness of the animals purchased. j The Papers of the Parties Arrest®.’ The examination of the papers of parties Greet ed here is progressing with all possible desptoV The examination is secret, and n» revelatiop ait mads The President Serenaded. The monotony of tbo lonely hours of the Presi dent in the absence of his wife and family was agreeably broken up laat evening, by a serenade given by the band of tho Now York 11 Cameron Biflos.” Ho camo out and thnnkod them in a noat speech. He then celled for the u Star Spnnglod Banner,” which was played with vory fine effect. Foreign Mails. Letters will, in future , be charged forty-five cents, and must be prepaid, when nddrossod to China, Japan, Java, the Philippine Islands, Labuan, Borneo, Siam, Sumatra, and tho Moluccas, either v ia Southampton or Marseilles. The mails are forwarded from England on the 4th and 20th of ench month, via Southampton, and on the 12th and 28th via Marseilles. Those via the latter routo are made up in England on the 10th and 26th. Fatal Accident. The Star says that yesterday afternoon, while some soldiers of the Thirty-seventh New York Re giment were performing pickot duty a mile or two beyond Arlington, they entered a house, and while insido heard firing, which they supposed was by Secession piokets. They ran out, when, the gun of ono of them was accidentally discharged, fatally wounding a mombor of Company B, named Thomas Bosncy. The ball entered his spine and passed entirely through his body. lie died in a short time after being brought to tho E-street hospital. The Last Secession Ovation in Baltimore, It affords us pleasure, says the Star, to be able to state that Major General Dix is in no way re sponsible for the disgraceful econo occurring, in Baltimore on tho occasion of the recent passage of prisoners taken by General Rosencrans’ forces, and sent through that city to Fortress Monroe. The opportunity made for tho glorification over treason, growing out of stopping the prisoners at tho Gil more House, was the work of the officer from Rosencrans’ army having the prisoners in charge. Had General Dix bad the least idea that it would be improved as it was by the traitors of Baltimore, ho would doubtless have taken measures to prevont their demonstration. Labor is needed on tho Rip Raps, and a few hundred Baltimore traitors should bo sent there to that end. Some such step, promptly taken, will instantly change the tone of Secession ism in that latitude. Wo More Teamsters Wanted. Assistant-Quartermaster Putnam has a card in the Star of this evening stating that the item in The Press, to the offect that teamsters wore wanted in "Washington, is untrue. lie has as many as he wants, and the applications for those positions arc numerous. The Border State Mail Contractors. A circular letter wns recently sent, it is under stood, from the auditor of the treasury for the Post Office Department, to proper persons near the re sidences of certain mail contractors in the States of Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland, for the pur pose of ascertaining whether these contractors are faithful and loyal to tho Union, and to guard against an improper use of their facilities for Secession purposes. Much vnluabie information has resulted from this inquiry. Deserter from the Navy. John B. Upton, late paymaster's clerk on board the steamer Pensacola , has desorted after drawing throe months' pay. Passport Agencies, Oscar Irving and Jonathan Armory) United States Despatch Agents, one at New York and the other at Boston, arc authorized to issito passports to citizens of the United States going ahrond and to countersign those in the hands of foreigners. . The Picket Skirmishing in Virginia—Loss of Life. It is now believed that several of our soldiers were killed, and a few others wounded, in the skirmishes on the Virginia side, yesterday, between the pickets. General Wool’s Aids-de-Camp. The President, to-day, appointed, as aidcs-de camp to Major General Wool, Alexander Hamil ton, Jr., and Legrand B. Cannon, of Now York, each with tho rank of major, and W.M. Jay, of Bed ford) N, Y.j with the rank of captain, Thcso ap, pointmonts wore made at the request of General Wool, and the official notification from the War Department instructs the aids to immediately re port to him in person. Their commissions will bear date August 28. The New Generals. The Star of this evening has the following : Of. the three new major generals for the regular service, all were formerly officers of the army— McClellan, Hallcck, and Fremont. The two first named graduated at- AYest Point, and wore of the corps of engineers. Of tho seven brigadier general.! lately appointed for the field and staff of tho regular army, all aro graduates of West Point, viz : Generals Mansfield, McDowell, Anderson, Meiggs, Rosencrans, Thomas, and Ripley . Of the four major generals appointed for the volunteer service, ono (Gen. Hunter) is a graduate of West Point, and was taken directly from the regular service; another (Gen. Dix) was formerly In the army of tho United States, and the other two (Gens. Banks and Butler) were taken from civil life. Of the fifty-fonr brigadier generals so far ap pointed, thirty-six are graduates of A\'est Point, two are ex-officers of the regular army not graduates of that institution, and four others were cflicient officers in the Mexican war, leaving fourteen who have had no experience in actual service. The Rev. John Green. The reporter of the Star h»= ’>— nas written an account ol his ob servations in that paper this erening. Speaking of Rev. John Green, chaplain of the Tenth Penn sylvania Regiment, confined there on the charge of rifling soldiers’ letters, he says : “ Having seen enough on this floor, we ascended to tho range of cells on the second floor, irnmedi" ately above those we had just visited. Here, near the grated door of the passage, on the right, stood a gentlemanly-looking person, dressed in black cloth, with a blue cord down the seams of his panta loons. Ho advanced to the door, and we soon foand lie was the Rev. John Green, chaplain of the Tonth Pennsylvania Regiment, whoso arrest has been no ticed in the Star. A clergyman in prison on the Sabbath day, charged with a criminal offence, wns a sad 'sight. lie gave us his hand through the grating, while in a trembling voice he spoko of the charge against him, and said he hoped his name would not be mentioned in the papers. AYe told him it had boon already reported. Ho spoko in feeling terms of his wife and children in Pennsyl- Yftnift, and of the hardship of not being allowed to see any friends on this day (Sunday) who would in terfere for his release. AYe left him pleading his innocence, and lamenting his hard fate. Arrivals from Pennsylvania, Willard's —Scott Stewart, Clias. Fern, Win. Aguy, W. R. Irwin, 3as. Bnrns, J. V. Crowell, 0. 6. Roberts, X. T. Woodruff, F. Dow, M. Lawrence, Geo. Bardwell. John Duffy, llonrv Glass, Joseph Plummer, Capt. J. Brown, W. C. Roller, Jos. Ri- ley, L. G. Consial, A. J. Bull, Wnt. M. Davis, Da vid Campbell, \Y. C. Baker, W. S. McManus, Chas. Wisher. H. B. Bruner, 11. R. Coggshall, Jos. Col my, Jos. Shantz, L. G. Watson, Thos. Moore, Jno. M. Pomeroy, J. N. Pomeroy, G. W. Todd, Morris Hooper, A. F. Evans, J. S. Chambers, F. Filbert, M. D., W. J. Potts. Kirkwood's —It. Moris, P. A. Ahl, R. B. MoCay, Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman and family, Jos. A. Conrad and lady, Thos. Great, M. A. Strong, Jos. L. Stew art, George Cooper, E.-Cole, A. Walters, James Lowthcr, Capt. Frank Hess, Robt. Featherston, F. Gardner, Thos. G. Stewart, John H. Hoense, J. R. Fanland. • National —Benj. A. Conant, J. B. Baxter, J. H. Smethworth, G. B. Newton, Ed. 11. Wood, A. C. Vaughan. Brown's —Mrs. Jano Parker, John Hurld, lady, and child. From Gen. Banks’ Command. Hvattstown, Md., Aug. 26, via Baltimore, Aug 28.—Information has reached our encamp ment that there has been much firing across the river by the rebels at our pickets at various points between Conrad’s and Harper’s Ferries, since Saturday last, and it is reported that an attack woe threatened on Saturday at Point of Rooks. The rebel encampments above Leesburg bare been moved back some distance from the river. _ Yesterday two men supposed to bo robol spies were arrested by Captain Morrison’s picket guard of tho Twelfth Indiana Regiment. They claimed to be a wagon-master and his assistant, belonging to General Stone’s brigade ; but on being questioned apart by Captain M., their replies gave the lie to their professions. They were turned over to Gen. Banks for a further examination. Considerable delight was experienced to-day in the camp of tho Nineteenth New York Rcgmtont, by the return to duty of over one hundred of its reensant members, including all of Company F, Capt. Stevens. More are expected to return to morrow. It is but justice to state that all tho com missioned officers, and all hut one or two of the sergeants, remained loyal from the first appcaranco of the defection in this regiment, and it is mainly attributable to the former, coupled with tlio argu ments of Mayor Ledlle, that so many hare returned to their loyalty. All letters to this division are now forwarded to Frederick, Maryland, and brought hither by a Go vernment express. The health of the troops is greatly improved since occupying their new encampment, and many of the invalids at Frederick will shortly be restored to the ranks. From the South. Louisville, (August 28.—The railroad travel to and from the South is immense. The Tonnessee authorities took the contents of Adams Express Company’s safe to-day. The Memphis Avalanehe . of the 27th, says General Polk’s agent annonnoes that no more im pressments will bo made for transports. The Confederate Congress has passed resolutions approving of the course of planters ami factors in keeping their cotton in the interior, and the de termination of the insurance companies not to in sure a orop when not retained on the plantation, Colonel Thomas H. Taylor, of Frankfort, has been appointed Colonel of Duncan’s Kentucky Re giment at Manassas. The Norfolk (Virginia) Herald has temporarily suspended for wunt of paper. From Memphis via Paducah, we hare the report of a battle at Cape Girardeau, yosterday, in which the Confederates are represented to have been vic torious, creating great commotion nt Cairo. • The Charleston Mercury's Riohmond correspon dent says, “We are without the sympathy or friendship of any nation on oarth. Tho only argu ment by which we can influence thorn is their ne ccssiltes and fears,” This correspondent also says, (i The Confederates suffered more iu killou and wounded than the Fcderals,” and complains that advantage was not takon of the Federal flight from Manassas. DESPERATE BATTLE AT MS LAKES. A BLOODY AFFAIR. COL. TYLER SURROUNDED BY A POWERFUL ENEMY, G&llnnt Strngglr ol tlir Seventh Ohio* TWO HUNDRED MISSING OPT OF NINE UUNDRED THE RFBFT. LOSS FEARFUL, SAFETY OF TIIE BAGGAGE TRAINS. Cincinnati, August 28.—The fallowing are all the particulars wc caa learn of the battle which took placo at CrOBS Lanes, near Summerville, Va., Oh Monday, the 26th instant: It appears to have been a bloody affair. The Seventh Ohio Regiment, commanded by Colonel Tyler, was surrounded while at breakfast, and attacked on both flanks and in front simul taneously. Our men were immediately formed in line of battle, and fought bravely, while they saw but lit tle chance of success, the enomy proving too powerful. Colonel Tyler sent a messenger forward to the baggage train which was coining up, and turned it bnck. when three miles distant from the scene of conflict, towards Gauley, which place it reached in safety. Companies B, C, and I suffered most severely. They particularly were in the hottest of tho fight, and finally fought their way through fearful odds, and making dreadful havoc in the enemy's ranks. Tho rebel force consisted, of 3,000 infantry, 400 cavalry, and 10 guns. Tho Fedcral forces were scattered after eutting their way through, but they soon formed again and fired, but recoived no reply. The enemy did not pursue. Our loss has not yet been definitely ascertained. Not over two hundred are missing out Of the POO who were engaged. The rebel loss was fearful. Lieutenant Colonel Creighton captured the enemy’s colors and two prisoners. The following is a list of the officers known to have been killed: Captain Dyer, Company D, of Paincsvillc, Ohio. Captain ShurtleiT. Company C, Obcrlin. Captain Sterling, Company I. Adjutant De Forest, of Cleveland. Lieut. Charles Warrant Sergcnnt Major King, of Warrcnton. The other field officers are all safe, Remains of General Lyon. St. Louis, August 28. —The romains of General Lyon will bo escorted, with proper ceremonies, at 1 o'olock this afternoon, from General Fremont’s headquarters to the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad depot, whero thoy will bo delivered to the Adams’ Express Company to be conveyed East by the .three o'clock train. The escort to accompany tho body East will consist of Major 11. A. Conant, of General Lyon’s staff; Captains Plummer and Edgar, U. S. A.; Lieutenant Clark, eight privates, and Colonel McNeil, of tho U. S. Reserve Corps. St. Louis, Aug. 23. —Tho military display at tending the funeral ceremonies in honor of General Lyon to-day was of a most imposing character. The procession which escorted the remains to the railroad depot consisted of Gen. Fremont’s body guard, under Colonel Seagony, Captain Tillman's company of cavalry, a section of Captain Carlin’s battery, the First Begiment of Missouri volunteers, Colonel Blair, General Fremont and staff, anum ber of volunteer officers, city officials and prominent citizens, and the Third Begiment United States Reserve corps, Colonel McNeil, all the military being under the command of Brigadier General Siegel. Tho streets through which Hie procession flussod were thronged with spectators,and the flags through out the city were draped in mourning. From St, Lours, PAffilOHMt 6P Ml* ExX-hancE DANK. St. Louis, Aug. 28.—Gen. Fremont haring sig nified to tho banks of this city yesterday his desire for a loan of 8X60,000, the Exehango Bank agreed to tnke the whole amount to-day, Tho circulation of the newspapers recently pre sented by the Grand Jury of New York has been interdicted in St. Louis city and county by order of the Provo3t Marshal. The Secession Sentiment in Connecticut. Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 28. —The sheriff of this county went to Chestnut If ill, five miles north of Bridgeport, to-day. and hauled down a Secession flag that hud been raised there. A ? new State law authorizes the sheriffs and constables to take dowß all treasonable flags, and tho owner i 3 liable to an imprisonment of not less than 36 days, and a fine of not less than $lOO. Prudential committees are being formed throughout the State to squelch Se cession. Object Of the Fortress MAm’Oe Fleet, The main object of the fleet which has lately left Wr.rt- 2.1,,.,..,- la to blockade the Southern coast and to obstruct certain inlets. No invasion is con templated. ■ ' From Fortress Monroe. Foutiukss Mosroe, August 23, via Baltimore.— Another flag of truce from the rebels arrived this morning from Norfolk, lo inquire after that which came in yesterday, and was detained to 4 o’clock P. M. to-day. Tho twenty-three released prisoners and four ladies were sent to Norfolk. Our naval expedition having doubtless reached its destination, further detention was unnecessary. The last flag of truce brought down Captain Hussey and the crew of the ebip A, B. of Brunswick, Maine, captured on tho 19th of May, ten miles off Savannah Bar, and taken into Beau fort, South Carolina, by the privateer Lady Davis. Two ladies from Norfolk, arrived here, state that the rebels have lately assembled a large foreo near Sewall’s Point, anticipating an attack upon that place from Old Point . Reported Repulse of the Rebels at Fort Holla, Mo., via Franklin, Mo., Aug. 27.—Let ters received by Colooel Boyd, from hie wife, say that the report prevailed in Springfield that ail at tack had been made on Montgomery's force at Fort Scott, and that he successfully repulsed the rebels. A small force started from this place yesterday to disperse n body of rebels at itanes Prairie, sixteen miles north. A sharp cannonading was heard in that direction this morning. The New York Daily News again Inter- cepted. Alba xv, N. Y., Aug. 28.—1 T. S. Marshal Burt seized a package contafiong 1.100 copies of the New Tork Daily News to-day at the American Ex press office. Thoy were brought by Shear’s news paper express, and transferred to the express office, addressed to A. Gunter, Louisville. Col. Johnson, of the Express Company, notified tho marshal of the fact. From Boston. Boston. Aug. 28.—The Eleventh Regiment left for New' York via Poll'River this evening. The First Massachusetts Light Battery (late Cook’s Battery) has been fully recruited, and will soon be ready to re-enter the service for three years. Capt. McDougall, of the British Forward, now gays that tho vessel seen off Capo Antonio w&3 the United States steamer Crusader, and not the privateer Sumpter, as at first reported. Senator Wilson has been commissioned to orga nize a regiment of infantry, with ft battery of artil lery, and a regiment of sharpshooters. Lieut. Paine, United States army, has been appointed lieutenant colonel, and J. P. Sanderson, of the Sanitary Commission, quartermaster. Mr. Wilson will hold his commission as colonel from the State, which arrangement wili not at present interfere with his Senatorial duties. Rebel Enlistments of Marylandere. Baltimore. Aug. 28.—Tho Secession organ, the Baltimore Frcchauge. says to*day : Messrs. W. Carvel Hall and William Carrere are forming a company of Marylanders for immediate active service in the Confederate army. They aro rapidly recruiting at the Maryland headquarters, in the Military Hall, on Main streot, Richmond. Their men are to"bo subsisted from the lime of en listment. More New Jersey Troops. Then-ton, Ang. 28.—Tbo Fifth New Jersey Regi ment, being the second formed under the recent call for fire regimonts, will loarc to-morrow for the scat of war. The officers nre Colonel Starr and Lieutenant Colonel Mott, of Bordontown. The Resigned Officers of the Frigate Congress. Boston. August 28.—Tho officers of tho United States frigate Congress,. Who recently resigned, hare been sent to Fort Lafayette. Sailing of the Persia. Sew Youk, Ang. 28—The Cinuml steamship Persia sailed for Liverpool, ut noon, with titty passengers. - Arrivftl of a British War Steamer. New York, Aug. 28.—Tito British war steamer Rivaldo has arrived here. Mrs. Lincoln at Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls, Aug. 20.—Mrs. Lincoln arrived here this morning. Affairs in Baltimore. [From the Patriot of last evening.] Improvement of a Government Steamer.— Messrs. Jno. Fardy A Brother, ship builders, on the south side of the basin, are now engaged in the improvement of the United States gunboat Uetzeii , wrnch has been in the hnrhor for sovorol months. A spacious cabin has been erected aft, on the main deck, and space cleared for the working of several guns But a short time will elapse before the HetztH will be added to the navy. Arrested for Treason. —Thomas J. Warring ton and wife were arrested this morning, by order of General Pi*, OS the charge of treason, for hold ing treasonable correspondence with the rebok. bTov were taken to Fort McHenry, where thov are now*confined. Mr. Warrington is a lawyer ok thi» A Rebel Privateer.— The British schooner Tame Star. Captain Calloway, reached this port last evening from Halifax, N, 8., with a vnrgo con skned to Spence A lteui. The captain reports that on the 17th instant, whilst about eighty miles h. S. B. of Cape Henry, ho was spolten by a privateer of the rebels. THE CITY. DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY CONVENTION, The Democratic County Convention reassembled yesterday morning, at 10 o’clock, at Spring Garden Hall. On motion of Mr. Curtiß, a committee of three was appointed on Finance. Mr. Frank McLaughlin, of the Committee on Resolutions, reported the following aeries: TUB HKSOLCTIONS IV/iertas, The Democratic party r in Convention atjembled, at this crisis in tho history of the coun* t r 7r regards it proper to declare thftt tho Flag c£ the Union, tho Constitution, and the laws, and the rights of th© peopt* tv self-govermneat, were ox* tended over tho original States and acquired terri tory under a Democratic President, Thomas Jeffer son; That the glory, hoaor, and integrity of the Union and the flag of the country wero maintained in the last war with England, under a Democratic Presides!, James Madison; That nullification and disunion wore crushed out by a Democratic President, Andrew Jackson: That the integrity of the Union, a successful war, and a glomus pence with Mexico, resulting in the acquirement of the golden coast on the Faeilic, were scoured by a Democratic President, James K. Polk. And it further declares* now. that the Democratic party has ever been for the Union, the Flag, the Country, tho Constitution!, and the security of the people in their constitutional rights: therefore, Resolved , That this Convention pledge tho De mocracy to sustain the Government of tho United States and its offices in all constitutional acts in carrying on tho war against rebellion, secession, and treason ; as a consequence- the peace, unity, stabili ty, and tho permanency of the Union of these States, tho sovereignty of tho flag over States and Territories; tho undisputed supremacy of the laws and the great glory of a common and united coun try, enn only be maintained, secured, and perpetu ated by tho Democracy and the triumph of its principles. Tho rending of the re3©lutions was frequently intcnujited by applause. That portion relative to sustaining the Government met with unbounded enthusiasm. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. On motion, the Convention then proceeded to ballot for Register of Wills, with, tho following re sult : FIRST BALLOT FOSt BECTSTEU OF WILLS. H. G. Leiscnring.... 25|J. C. C05te110........ 11 E. D. Cieiiry 18i J. J. M0rri50n....... 2.1 George Moore ....... 11 jC. Wright 21 J. K. Zclin 3; John Rump IT Edw. Carngon ...« #jl T Ur Morton, mim Id A.-Alexander.' 21 j.Tohn Campbell 3 A. D. Tnrr.,, 1 j Win. Hancock..»>«•. 4 Tbos. McCullough..,, 11l Total 202 Necessary to a choice - ,102 Some delegates desired to leave the room, but the president refused permission. One or two dele gates attempted to force a passage through the door, which occasioned considerable confusion. The president said that he would leave tho matter to the Convention, when there was a laud cry of “No," “ Close the door," 4c. A rush was also made for the disorderly member, but the con tinual beating of the president’s gavel for several minutes Anally restored order. These little inter ruptions were of frequent occurrence. The names of John K. Zcilin and A. Do Kalb Tarr were withdrawn from the list of candidates. There being no nomination upon the first ballot, a second one was taken. The vote resulted as fol lows : SECONIt BALLOT FOR REGISTER OF WILLS. Cleary*. .».*»•» i * *... J 9 M0rri50n.....:..... .2.1 Alexander 22 llutnp *l5 Lci5enring............ 30 McCu110ugh.......... 23 Morton 17,Hancock 8 Wright* 31 Costello 8 Moore S-. Whole number of votes. .210 Necessary io a choice***.*•...••**»»***..loo TIIir.D BALLOT. Cleary .17! Wright 24 Hancock 5' Leisenring 21 Morton 12; Alexander 17 Moore .V Costello ........ it McCullough 20 Rump 7 There being no choice, the Convention proceeded to a FOL’MII BALLOT. ......27; A1exander............22 lB Costello 8 McCullough 27; Kunip Id Leisenring .31; Morrison.. 24 Finally, upon the tenth ballot, the contest had narrowod down to H. G. Leisenring and Thomas McCullough. The latter having received 112 votes, was declared the nominee. The Convention then proceeded to a ballot for sheriff, when Mr. Robert Ewing received 112 votes on the first ballot, and was announced to he the nominee. On motion, the elections tvero made unanimous. Messrs. Ewing, Peter Ryle, and Jerry MeKibbcn made short speeches, and the Convention adjourned sine die. THE WAJtD NOMIVATIOVS. The following are the nominations for ward offi cers, ns far ns known: First Ward.—School Directors—James Clark, John McManus, Jacob Layer. Select Council —Thomas A. Barlow. . Common Council—David Farrc ll , oi ' j Michael Rodoy, Peter Sheet/.. OOTCIOD. Second Ward.—School Directors—John Holland, M. A. Harrington, Robert McLean, John McQetti gsn. Common Council —T. J. Barger, William Laugh lin- Fourth Ward. —School Directors—Philip Rosser, Wm. J. Reed, Henry Logan. Common Council —James Huhn, William P. Barnes. Constable—Philip Daly. Fifth Ward.—School Directors—Micli’l W. Goy. Wm. 11. (treble, John P. Delany, LewisC. Cassidy, Jacob Koed, Jos. P. Durney. Select Council —John Cassin. Common Council—William M. Baird. Aldormah—Wm. W. Dougherty. The Conventions of tho Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth wards adjourned without making nomi nations. Eleventh Ward. School Directors —Thomas Mnrchment, Wm. Tallman, Theodore Tiee, Wm. iVUßowen. for the unexpired time of Samuel Mc garge. Select Council —Samuel G. King. Common Council Wilson Kerr, James D. Brown. Alderman —George Williams Assessor—William Keyser. Twelfth Ward.—Common Council—FaycttcPier son, Sutton. School Directors—A. Hickman, Samuel Henry, Jas. Yorger. Aldermen —Peter Hay and J. Hager. Thirteenth "Ward. Select Council John G. Davis. . „ - Common Conneil—Alfred T. Jones, It m. Taylor. Alderman—Thomas Helms. Fourteenth and Fifteenth wards no nominations. Sixteenth Ward.—School Directors John H. Baker. Henry C. Kuiz. Thomas Beckman, James Telford. ' . . , „ Common Council—-Abraham 11. Paul And Df. Jjuncs Silcs. Assessor—'William C. Gorman. -Seventeenth Ward.—School Directors—M. C. Brady, Jtuucs Nichols, John Lynch. Select Council —Arthur Bell. Common Council—Thomas Shcenan. Alderman—John Devlin. Eighteenth Ward—Convention adjourned until this evening. , No returns were received from tho Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-first wards. Twenty-second Ward—NO nominations., Twcnth-third Ward— Select Council—William Common Council —George If. Boric, Silas Tom linson. m. School Directors William Stratton, Thomas Purdy, Jonathan Iv. Stevens. Twenty-fourth Ward —Common Council—Alfrod Bonafon. Francis Smith. Twenty-fifth Ward—Select Council—A. J. Oath erwood. Common Council- —Thomas Monaghan. LEGISLATIVE NOMINATION. In the Fifteenth Legislative district, George W. Wolf received the nomination. Tho balance of th 9 nominations wore published in 27/e Press of yes terday. THE CITY CONVENTION. In our report of the City Convention yesterday, Mr. Felix Trainer was represented as being one of those who took a prominent part in the occasional rows that were caused by certain disorderlies. Ho was credited with remarks which were uttered by another party. Mr. Trainer, with scvoral other gentlemen, endeavored to quell all exestoment, and hurry through the proceedings of the Conven tion. Had there been a few more gentlemen pre sent like Mr. T.. some of the disgraceful scenes enacted at the Convention on Tuesday would most certainly have not occurred. Constitutional Union Convention- —-Tho delegates to the Constitutional-Union Convention assembled at the County Court Houso last evening, Trim S, noster in the chair. The secretary called over the-names of tho dele gates. The eredentialsef a number »£ delegates were re ceived. and the delegates admitted to a seat in the Convention. Tho crcdcntialsoE the delegates- of tho TWonty fifth ward were referred to the Committee cn Cre dentials. Tho committee referred- the matter back to the Convention, which gave;rise to a spiriteddis cussion. Ono of tho Twenty-fifth, ward, delegates wn"s admitted to mako a statement. A. D. Baines, one of the delegates, said he was acquainted with the member from.the Twenty-fifth ward. He had gold the party ent hurt year,, and-he was determined now to keep hint out of the Convention, if possi ble. The Twenty-fifth ward, delegate replied to Mr. Baines, and said he never got a- dollar from any Republican. He knew that the only abjection to himself was,, that at tha last election be rofusod to be sold to Henry D. Foster, and had voted fox Andrew G. Curtin. This, he said, was his only crime, and.he was not ashamed-of it. Some of tho delegates were in fewer of investigating the charac ter of tlte new delegate. A member said if this were done, he would call for an investigation into the character of seme of the cid members. There were many present who could not pass. [Laughter.] Another member thought that if the different political patties were to rid themselves of all those whose characters were corrupted there weuldnot be many left. The vote was finally taken on the motion to admit the dolagatos; when it was lost. A motion was made to declare the fits of fcho delegates from the Sixteenth ward vacs; which was finally withdrawn. Mr. Adams offered a resolution to nomate can didates irrespective of party ; which WftSJVted to. On motion, it was agreed to make gwralnomt nations. The following persons were named For City Commissioner —Frederick Rwd Six teenth ward; Jonathan H. Pugh, Fourteertbiard; John Grey, Second ward ; Captain A. BR&er, Twenty-fourth ward. For Clerk of Orphans’ Court—Frank S. Atmwy, Tenth ward; William I. McCammon, lonty fourthwnrd; Daniel R. Ettle, First ward Alex ander Dickson, Sixteenth ward. For City Treasurer —John Krider, Fir-tsard; Henry Burmin, John Carrow, Fourtcenthtrard; James MeClintock, Tenth ward. For Register of Wills—E. P. Moleaux, First ward ; Jno S. Warner, Sixth ward j lHi am P. Hood, Twentieth ward; John K. Eclinfenth ward; J. D. Fox, Thirteenth ward; Jas.lurns, Twenty-third ward. For Sheriff—Robt. Ewing, Twenty-third ward, Jne. M. Riley, Twentieth ward ; Peter LybFour tccnlh ward! John Cfaig, Twentieth wart Paul J. Fields, Second ward; Charles Freemu, Fifth ward. Court of Common Picas —Oswald Thomjtn for President Judge, and Furnam Sheppard,Jostah Brincle, Dnn’l Dougherty, Jos. AUison, EdardK. Pettit, for Associate Judges. District Court—Geo. Shnrswood, Ed. Sippcn, for President Judge; Robert Hare, Mark Mnday, Ed. Shippen, Alex Henry, Wm. S. Price, Jhn D. Blight, Amos Briggs, for Associate Judges. A motion to appoint a committee of Sto b draft resolutions was lost. While the nominations were being made, evoral of the members objected to some of the camidntos named, on the ground that they now held j the a under the Republican party. The president ruled this out of order, as tlu Con vention had just passed a resolution to make nxaina tions irrespective of party—the worth and integrity of the candidate only to be considered. After making the nominations, the Conmtioa adjourned until next Wednesday. Death of a Philadelphian is San fp.AN cisco.—Mr. Theodore Dubosq, who was wcj and favorably known in this city, died in San Frawisca on the 27th ult., and his funeral took place <n the following Monday. The Sacramento Daily Lino?!, says: “ The body of the deceased had bom re moved from the residence of George Whifook, where ho expired, to Confidence Engine house, where it romamed guarded by his fellow-mcmbcra until the time of burial. The coffin in which the body was interred was of black walnut, sil ver mounted, heavily studded on tho top with silver nails, and Containing on tho fides six handles. On each handle was the inscription, ‘We mourn our loss.’ A silver plate on the lid contained the following inscription: 1 Theodore Dubosq, died July 29, 1881, aged 34 years,’ Tho engine-house and tho flog in front were appro priately draped. At four o'clock the Rov. Mr. Hill offered up a prayer in the main hall of the building, after which the coffin was removed by the pall-bearers and placed in the hearse. The proces sion then formed and moved in the following order: hearse, with pnll-bearers fromall the fire companies, with carriages and buggies with citizens. The fu neral train moved to appropriate music, and pro ceeded to the City Cemetery, when funeral service was performed by the Rev. Mr. Hill, and the body was deposited in its last resting place. The de ceased had no relatives in this Stato, but it is evi dent bis wants in his sickness were carefiilly provi ded for, and his memory, when dead, as warmly cherished by friends and fellow-members, ns could have been the case had ho been surrounded by hia own kinsmen.’’ A special meeting of the Continental Engine Com pany No. 1. of San Francisco, was held on Mon day, July 20, when a preamble and series of resolu tions regretting the death of tho deceased wera passed. Fatal Affbat. —Yesterday afternoon a dif ficulty occurred between two men, named Patrick McDonough and James Lolier, which resulted’in the death of the latter. Tho affair occurred in Metcalf street, running from Fifth to Sixth streets, below Shippen. Loiter, it seems, was a shoemaker, and much addicted to drinking. Last evening, white intoxicated, he interfered with some chUdgea who were playing. McDonough, who was present, remonstrated with Lolier. who. it is alleged, struck M?Pons>llgt>i When the latter knocked him down. Roller fell, and lay ns if doad. It was soon disco vered that in falling lie broke his neck. McDo nough immediately gave himself up to Officer Sieg jnan, and was locked up at the Ymon-strect station house. The deceased louvos a wife, residing in Griswold street. The coroner will hold an inquest this morning. WAS HOt iUtOXtCAted St the time. Atlantic City. —The last excursion trip of the season to Atlantic City takes place to-inorrow, Friday. Those especially who have never visited this celebrated and dcservedly-popular watering place we would reeommond to go with this ex cursion, Tho cheapness, (only 51.20 for the round trip.) the pleasantness of tho company, judging from tho two preceding excursions which have already taken place under the supervision of tho same gentlemen who have this in charge, the be nevolent end that it is designed to subserve, and tho fact that this is tho last excursion of the season,. all conspire in leading ns to hope that though this (0 the last it will be far from being tho least, Robbebies, —Thu dwelling of Mr. John Me* Culloueh. •" Lewis street, was entered and robbsj ota Diack silk mantilla on Tuesday night. The boot and shoe store of F. F. Westphnl, Ko. 142 North Third street, was robbed on the samo night of about thirty-four pair of ladies' French boots. An enlrnnoo'was effected by forcing off A padlock from the daor, Tho house of Colonel Goslinc, in the Fourteenth ward, was also entered on the same night, and ran sacked from cellar to attic. AH the thieves got fotf their trouble was a pistol. Cabd from a New York Coloxel,—Col. Cochrane, First U. S. Chasseurs, publishes the fol lowing letter, in acknowledgment of recent courte sies rendered Ills regiment by the Cooper Shop He. fresluncnt Saloon, in this city. It is ns follows : “I desire to express to the managers of tha Cooper Refreshment Saloon my respectful thanks, ibr the courtesy and liberality evinced by their’ unexpected ami opportune collation tendered to the First IT. S. Chasseurs, under my command. il Respectfully, John Cocukas-e, , <l Colonel oommandlsg.” Ills Name.—"\Yc clip tho following from tha Boston 'Tratiseript: “ The person arrested in Philadelphia as a South ern agent, and reported as Mr. Samuel E. Aiken, wo have reason to believe, is Mr. Samuel A. Eaton, formerly of Boston, who was for a time connected with one of the Sunday papers in this city. Hid father will be remembered by many of our citizens as a noted watchmaker on Washington street, many years ago." Attempted Infanticide A liewly-born male child was found in a cesspool, in Allison Place, Sixth wal'd, at five o’clock yesterday morning. The babe was rescued and sent to tho Almshouse. The cruel mother was arrested and committed fort* further hewing by Alderman Bcitlor, ITej.d to Bail.—Yesterday aftornoon, Messrs. Carson, I’egram, and Kelly, who wore ar rested at Harrisburg, charged with being Seces sionists, were discharged from custody after having entered bail for good behavior and keep the peace. Carson was held in ?IP,OOO bail, and the other two in t?o,000 each. Accident. Yesterday afternoon a man, named Elias Taylor, foil from a scaffold, at Birely’s shipyard, Kensington, and was seriously injured. He was conveyed to his home. Slight Fire. —The building at the south east corner of Second and Race streets was slightly damaged by fire at four o’clock yesterday morning. Cbicket. —United States vs. England. A match game of cricket between the above named clubs will take place this afternoon and to-morrow .afternoon at Fairmount Park. Wickets will bo pitched each day at 2 o'clock. IJEOrENis-G,—Tliv School of Design for W»- mca, at No. 1334 Chestnut street, reopens oa tho first Monday of September. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. United States District Court —Judge Cndwnladcr. . . . Yesterday morning Aaron Band., was put on trial charged with making counterfeit gold coin. leEor niation was lodged with Deputy Marshal Jenkins early in June in regard to the movements of Baud, aniYa watch was instituted. Ho was followed, on the day of his arrest, to Six teenth and Chestnut streets, sad there taken into 'custody by Mr. Jenkins, who found on his person. §4O in good money, and also thirteen counterfoil! one-dolinr gold pieces. Baud was intuxientod at> (he time, but ho admitted to the officers that ho had purchased fifteen of these pieces for §4. Ho could tell nothing about tho missing two. Ho de nied. however, any intention to- pirns them. Tne only evidence against the accused was that of Mr. Jcnliius, and the defence produced no testimony. Judge Cadwalader charged tiiat tlte possession of so much counterfeit coin was ground of'suspicion, but no offence, and the jury accordingly rendered a ver dict of not giiilly. Quarter Sessions —Judge Ludlow.—A number of petty cases wore tiispoßad of; ono or which, that of William M. Smith, charged with tho larceny of seventy files, the property of Alderman Mfc^onegal* It was alleged in that case by t&e prosecution, that Smith, who, with another, had been engaged in the manufacture of flies, was bought out by thd aldermau, who, in a short time, gave up the busi ness again, and allowed defendant; to carry it on for his own benefit, The flies in questmen were loft aft the -manufactory, from whence,, it is alleged, they* were taken by defendant, when lie- tvaa notified to. quit- tho premises. They wore found, ut his dwelling house. Nap now Escape.—On Friday niglit, IStU. inst., a bridge across- the river at Sprague’s Falls, on the Baring and Pabsceton Railroad, N, B-, waj set on fire bv incendiaries, and burned, whicaiioct had not reached the knowledge of the cond tutor ot tho train from Princeton, wlte proceeded ns, usual. There is a bend, in the road' a few rods before-comae to the bridge,-and the Calais Advertiser on rounding this bend slowly, the burnt bridge-bsoka upon the view of tho conductor, who lmmedihtely reversed'the steam, and ordered the brakes to bo put hard down, which was done instantly, and thus impeded their speed ss&etontly to allow til* hands and passon gens just tire* to jump from, thelocomo tivrtW cars, which they did safely. Th* next minute the locomotive went down oyer the embank ment, some ten or twelve foot, down into the river, carrying with it two Cara laden with lumber, leav ing the passenger and several other oars safe and sound oa terra firma. It is stated that persons re siding on Bailey Hill sow tho fire and knew it was the bridge that wa% burning, and knew also that the train would be, down the next morning, and if not informed of Iho feet would run into the river SUd cause the Host ruction of considerable property, and, perhaps, the lives of a number of persons, yet never movea a finger to warn persons oonneoted with tho {?;ad of the danger that awaited them.
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