Jr ess.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1861.
EXXUAOT FROM I'llE LAST SPKKCHOI
STIirilEH Ai POtfiljASt—* * Thf conspirncy
to break up the Union is a fact now known to
all. Armies are being raised, and war levied
to accomplish it. There can be lint two sides
to the controversy. Every man must be on the
side of the United States or against it. There
can be no neutrals in this war. There can be
none liut patriots and traitors."
TO* SAT/E.—The double-cylinder “TAVJ.OIt” Jjp,B.SSo
on which this pnper lies been printed for theorist nine
months. It is in ereeiient condition, mode
to order a year ni'u, hi;u will bu sold at a iiurguiu. I’.jr
terms apply at this nflire, or address Jong W. Fohxst,
41T Chestnut sUcct, i’hiiiiileipUia. -
The Supply of Cotton.
The late news irom England, shows that
groat attention is constantlyjseing paid, parti
cularly by thu Cotton Supply Association, to
the development of new -cotton regions, and
the increase ol' the products of the old districts.
If is evident that fhojjnglisli manufacturers
feel that, no matter vvliijt may be the result of
the Secession movement,’ our Gulf States can
no longer he considered reliable producers of
that article, and they have such great interests
at stake that they are compelled to seek else
where the supplies which they have hitherto
drawn from this country. The misguided
planters of the South, who allowed themselves
to be drawn into tile present rebellion by the
belief that it would in some way tend to pro
mote their interests, will evidently he among
the greatest sufferers from the war. Enor
mous taxes will be imposed upon thorn hv their
traitor chieftains, and if the rebellion is crush
ed they cannot escape their share ef the bur
dens of the nation in subduing it. A shock
Will be given to their system of slavery by
their own mad folly, from which it will he
difficult for it ever to recover. Already the
price of slaves has been much reduced,
and it is doubtful whether, in auy event,
they will ever again command the high sums
which were obtained for them before the
outbreak against tho system of government
which had given such ample security to what
js termed slave property, mid under which it
bad obtained sttcli extraordinary value.
The virtual monopoly that the South here
tofore possessed of the production of cotton
will be terribly shaken, if not entirely de
stroyed ; and, after the present war termi
nates, if they do not speedily dethrone tlicir
petty tyrants, and return to their allegiance,
they will find in the field numerous competi
tors well instructed in tho art of cotton-grow
ing, which will always have tho preference in
the English and American markets, on account
of the unreasonable and domineering conduct
of oitr cotton lords.
The great bulwark of American slavery for
years past has been the large profits realized
from the cultivation of cotton; and if this strong
motive for its perpetuation and extension
should be destroyed, there would be few ra
tional men willing to subscribe to the ultra pro
slavery creed, which is avowedly the basis ami
corner-stone of the so-called Southern Confe
deracy. Vaulting ambition often o’erleaps it
self ; and it will not be at all surprising if, in
the present, contest, those pro-slavery politi
cians who inaugurated it, with the apparent
design of giving boundless power and influ
ence to an ultra pro-slavery interest, should, if
the war proved a protracted one, find that
their cherished institution ha? received, through
their own immediate instrumentality, more se
vere blows than avowed Abolitionists could
have inflicted upon it in a century.
Among the recent developments in England
on the cotton-supply question, it is worthy of
notice that the shipment of the first cotton,
from .Nicaragua, some thirty bales, is an
nounced, and that the Nicaraguan ambassador
in London has offered a liberal grant of land in
that country to all settlers who wish to go
there for the purpose of growing cotton. The
London Times also publishes an account of an
interview between the Viceroy of Egypt and.
the Secretary of the English Cotton-Supply
Association; the gist of which is that there
are no insurmountable obstacles to an im
mense increase of the product in that country,
and if British capitalists evinced a willingness
to make a slight advonoo upon growing crops,
at reasonable rates of interest, much may he
done to increase the supply. The secretary ex
presses the opinion that “ there is scarcely any
limit to its resources,” and he thinks it not im
probable that the production of cotton in Egypt
can soon be increased even tenfold.
From Jamaica, too, intelligence has been
received of an earnest desire among the
planters to embark extensively in the growth
of cotton, and the opinion is freely expressed
that bjr the stimulating aid of British capital,
the.tr product will be largely increased.
Meanwhile, in India, railroads which will be
enabled to render the immense product that
country has always produced available, by fur
nishing cheap transportation from the interior
to the seaports, are rapidly being pushed for
ward to completion. In an enterprising age
like this, it cannot be possible that so profita
ble a business as that of furnishing manufac
turers witli their necessary supplies of c-ottou
will long go begging. Hosts of competitors
will rise up to pursue the avocation which the
cotton planters of our country seem to he fool
ishly ready to sacrifice. Instead of having tiie
whole world at their feet as they expected, on
treating them for term?, they will find its
active energies devoted to Jthe development of
new sources of supply, and of substitutes for
the goods heretofore produced from their
staple. If the authority of onr Government
is not speedily re-established over the whole
country, the history of the rebellion of 18(51,
so far as the cotton interests are concerned,
may be briefly expressed in the epitaph of the
buried Italian: “I was well, I wished to he
better, and here I am.”
Let the Peace Advocates Preach to the
Traitors.
The so-called advocates of “peace’’ in the
North have entirely mistakon the section of
Country in which they should dissemi
nate peace doctrines. If there is a fault
in the Northern character, at all, it is that
it loves peace not too little but too well, and is
disposed to concede and yield even to tho verge
Of dishonor rather than to resort to the last re
fuge of an injured and insulted nation, an ap
peal to arms. But there never was a country
plunged into war with so little to justify hos
tilities, with such an utter absence of real grie
vances, and with such wicked, horrible, and
destructive results staring it in the face,
as the Secession district of the South ; there
was never a people nor a country to which
peace doctrines could ba more appropriately,
properly, forcibly, and justly addressed, than
the men who have sustained the insurgents.
By persisting in their mad rebellion against the
Republic they have nothing to gain and every
thing to lose. They aro under the control of
leaders who liavo tarnished a cause, unholy and
infamous in itself, by innumerable deeds
of baseness and wickedness. They are seek
ing to destroy forover the cause of free go
vernment, and to ruin their own happiness and
prosperity, even while they whelm in destrae.
tion the best interests tf their fellow-country
men and of the lovers of freedom throughout
the world. Let the preachers of peace seek to
enlighten the wicked and misguided supporters
of"the rebellion, and incline their hearts, if
they can, to a discontinuance of their present
traitorous movements. But, on the other
hand, there never was a people with whom wav
for the life of a nation, for the cause of free
government, for the welfare of thirty millions of
living inhabitants, and of unnumbered genera
tions yet unborn, was more of a holy necessity
titan the war ill which the loyal citizens of Hum
land are now engaged, and those who seek to
palsy their aim, raised in righteous self-de
fence, in the hope that they .may thus render
aid and comfort to the moSt infamous con
spiracy that was ever commenced, are not only
traitors to their country but enemies of man
kind.
Messrs. Philip Fonn A Co.’s Removal.—lt is
gratifying in these times of general depression in
almost overy department of business to notice any
anbtantial signs of revival. The removal card of
Messrs- Philip Ford & Co., auctioneers and com
mission merchants, which will be found in another
*>art of our paper to-day, affords one among other
-sent indications of a favorable turn in the busi
tidc. Their new warehouse, at Nos. 525
and 522 Commerce streets, is one of the
*f,us and eligible OD that Splendid business
I we congratulate them upon the Slice fss
endered their removal to more ample
•is time necessary.
The Revival of Business.
i IVc recently referred to the numerous in
-1 dications of the revival of business which are
becoming perceptible, and the developments
■ of each day tend to strengthen the correctness
iof ibe opinions we then expressed. With the
; agricultural inU-rrsU of our country in a pros
perous condition, am! with many branches of
: lnanufuoUiiVN flourishing, 1 lie blUfiUCNfi Of tllC
’ merchants, who are the ugcuts for the distri
bution and exchange of the products of our
; own mul other countries, must revive. Tiie
: readiness with which subscriptions are being
, made to the national loan indicate clearly that,
no matter how severe may he our present
trials, the national credit will he preserved un
tarnished, and, while this is secure, the treasu
ry notes and bonds issued by the Government
will, by increasing the available circulating
’ medium, stiir.u’n!-.- business activity. If. may
be that a debt will be contracted which
the present generation will be un.-dde to
liquidate, and which will he entailed ns a bur
den upon posterity. But this, considering the
objects of the present contest, will not be un
just to future generations, because we are
battling now not only for ourselves but for
those who are to come after us; and if "we suc
ceed in crushing the infamous conspiracy
against free institutions, they can well atl'ord
to pay a slight financial tribute for the politi
cal blessings wo are striving to transmit unim
paired to tlrom. Our own devolution left as a
legacy to the American people a debt of some
seventy-five millions of dollars, which, con
sidering the population of our country at that
time, and the inferiority of its resources and
wealth, was probably quite as burdensome to
our ancestors as a debt of fifteen hundred
millions of dollars would he to our posterity.
Yet it was all honorably discharged, and
caused no very serious inconvenience to the
nation.
Onr Generals.
Many journals are much more apt to criti
cise and to cnndonm movements connected witil
our army, which seem to fault -finders to be un
wise and imprudent, than to praise arrange
ments manifestly judicious, and worthy of tho
public confidence. The disastrous experience
of Manassas has doubtless demonstrated tho
necessity of many important refonns, hut it is
evident that they are being made us rapidly
and completely as possible; and we desire
particularly to call attention to the character
of the men entrusted with our principal com
mands. The control of tlie. army at "Washing
ton, and of the districts connected with that
great central point of the operations of the
war, has been confided to General MeCbEL
lav, and the unanimous verdict of our loyal
citizens is, that it could not have been given
to a better man. Fortress Monroe is in charge
of that war-worn and vigorous veteran, Gene
ral Wool. At Baltimore General I)ix is in
command. Opposite Harper’s Ferry General
Banks directs operations, and, although a
civilian, no man in our country who
had not gained extensive experience in the
field has evinced greater talent for military or
ganization, and for the proper management of
important military movements. In Western
Virginia that gallant and accomplished officer,
General UoancitANZ, directs our army. In
Kentucky, General Roueht Andkksos, who
won (ho applause of the whole nation by the
faithful discharge of his duty at Fort Moultrie
ami Fort Sumpter, is in chief command ; and
in Missouri General Fhewoxt, with the assist
ance of General RißfiEJ,, and other accom
plished officers, directs the movements of our
armies. Surely it, would he difficult for any
one to devise a plan by which, witli the availa
ble talent at the disposal of the Government,
the honor and safety of the nation could lio
entrusted, at these important points, to more
sagacious generals, and the more our readers
reflect upon the character and antecedents
of the men wo have named, the better will
they be satisfied of tiie wisdom of their selec
tion for tllC positions they now occupy.
Public Amusements.
Mrs. John Drew opens Aroh-stroct Theatre this
evening, with “Tho School for Scandal” and the
comedietta of “Aunt Charlotte’s Maid.” "Wo
refer ear renders to the cost of the comedy, which
flfibrils abundant promise of a fine performance.
Mrs. Drew and Mr. Gilbert, as Lady Teazle and
Sir Peter, will b# a treat, indeed. The house will
doubtless be filled, because the public will desire to
See what great changes Mrs. Brew has made in the
theatre in the briefest time. The eo-t of gcutng
bow -acenvry, rurmturo, properties, wardrobe, of
providing new and convenient seats, and of orna
menting and of cleaning the place all through, (it
was It-, in a dreadfully neglected and dirty state,)
has boon about $7,000. The shareholders hare
behaved with great and wise liberality towards their
new lessee. The Arch-street Theatro, as it is now,
resembles one of tbs gums of Parisian playhouses
rather than any thing we hare vet had in this
country. Every thing is neat, convenient, and
handsome. Mr. Ilayss, the scenic painter, has
produced a beautiful drop scone, which harmonizes
charmingly with the light and graceful decorations
of the auditorium.
McDonough's Oltki-ic Tiisatbe, — Last night
Sheridan’s play of “The Sehool for Scandal” was
produced, costumed in tho period of the action of
tho ploy, and with a cast of characters, (with a few
exceptions,) highly creditable (o the management
and performers. Miss Lonsdale, as Lady Teazle ,
played tlXGellently W»U, while Messrs. Pearson,
Chippendale, Boniface, and Darcie, enaclod their
different roles with a correctness worthy of praise.
ITo must not forget Mrs. Place as Mrs. Candour.
This lady never plays a character badly. As Mrs.
Candour she exhibited her usual good taste and
judgment. To-night “The Sehool for Reform”
and “ The Dream at Sea ” will he played. In tho
former Mr. Harry Pearson performs Ru/icrt Tyke,
Miss Lonsdale plays in the last piece.
Great sufi-eking prevails among the South
ern people on account of the worthless shin
plastors W?4?h are being scattered over the
South, as plentiful as the loaves of Vallam
brosa, by the Southern financiers; and oven
the Richmond Enquirer denounces the paper
currency as an enemy of Secession more to bo
feared than all the battalions of LiNCOtfi’s
army.
A Stirring Appeal.
The following eloquent appeal, written by a ta
• tented and patriotic lady of this city, of high social
i position, recently appeared ifi the columns Of a CO.
| temporary, but, as it dwarves on extensive circula
■ tion, we republish it:
TUB lIHBS.
i At this appalling moment ef the country, when
i the Government of the United States is in such im
minent danger from a rebellion, hitherto earned on
so vigorously and successfully, a voice would be
: board amid the somparativa supineness of the
North, begging all true patriots, all true men, to
: arise to the rescue of cur land.
Let us not ehoat oarseivts into quiet, and believe
all is going on wall. Thar# e*a never be quiet,
HCV<!f safety, never pesaa, until this formidable and
determined rebellion is put down. Would to God
there was the same energy, the same indomitable
and universal resolution to conquer or die that pos
s esses every mind engaged and interested in, or fa
vorable to, this infamous revolt.
Dryden says, “ They can conquer who believe
they can. ;: Let vi determine to succeed or perish.
Let a righteous enthusiasm animate every breast.
Let self be forgotten, and by every metire dear to
man let ail join in an ardent resolve to do, to suffer,
if needs be, to die, for the support and vindication
of right, and for the maintenance of the Govern
ment.
Let all petty diffbrohOoJ of opinion, all party
strife, all personal uneongeniality and animosity,
be forgotten. Let men be animated by one high,
and fixed, and unalterable motive, to rescue our
country from the machinations of her enemies, who
seem armed with power straight from the prinee of
evil, and many of whom chow themselves “ superior
fiends. 1 ’
Cur great and good men are no match for those,
unless a full knowledge is awakened within them
of the sort and kind they haTs to deal with. This
point gained, wide-awake sagacity and foresight
must do the rest. Measures the most active and
most stringent must be taken and unflinchingly
executed.
Oh, men of the Republic, awake! Let not this
taunting and wicked Southern revolt overcome the
North, so much greater in numbers as it is. Let
not “the Union” be lost forever, and we held up
before the nations of the world as a weak and pow
erless people, whom an opponent, only half equal in
numbers has overthrown. " '
Arise, arise, or we are lost, friends of freedom,
honest and loyal men! Give not sleep to our eyes
tor dumber to our eyelids till all that men oan do
has been done.
To contemplate the success of this usurpation is
to sicken the boul. Our flourishing United States,
our free and paternal Government, gone forever!
A bombastic, amarbitrary, a would-be aristocratic,
a slave-holding; slave-breeding population protect
ed and supported! •
The evil, the pestiferous evil, tbnt Jefferson, Olay,
and all our illustrious dead have denounced as
ruinous in every way to onr host, interests, and the
recognition of which is utteriy-at variance with a
wise and enlightened legislation—this evil are we
destined to aee permanently established, and tho
North held up af by- word and a hissing—a derision
to - all the countries of the world ! Forbid it.
Heaven! Let us refute what tho South hag so
sooffingly written of us, that “ the Yankees, in their
late battle, had shown they were humbugs and
unfit for government—that tho South must take
the empire, and govern the country with dignity
and effect.”
May we of the Union prove the falsity of this
language, and by the wisdom and bravery of our
conduct, by our stoadfastness and sagacity, by our
energy and bopSfltlfiCFs, our patienoe and constant
courage, teach them. that right is might, indeed,
that we may come oft' more than conqueror, and
show an instructive example to the world. U. D.
LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.”
Washington, August 30,1881
Our controversy with the Southern traitors
daily assumes grander and more gigantic pro
portions. The public mind, educated by
events and intensified by the aggressions of
Hie conspirators, demands more stringent
IIIfiI,SUITS illid » liter c Uggre.ssivo and positive
policy. Those who were slow to anticipate an
extended and protracted straggle, and eager
to advocate and accept every proposition of
peace and of settlement, are now exacting in.
their recommendations to the Administration,
and impatient at every manifestation of caution
or delay. Thousands who have regarded the
South with friendly feelings, _ and have been
Trilling to listen to the complaints of Southern
.'•politicians, now insist that the only way to
bring (be rebels to submission is to
punish them with prompt and -uerciluss
severity. Thousands who have recoiled
from ft mere anti-slavery war now advo
cate Emancipation as an imperative necesity.
In the midst of such a state of public feeling
the duty of the Administration, which ought
to he hut a reflection of the popular will, is
alike delicate and embarrassing. Reasons of
Slate which cannot be revealed may compel it
to such a course as can easily bo misunder
stood l>v inquiring and suspicious men, and
tlms those who demand vigor and energy, who
insist upon blows instead of words, may by
tlicir honest criticisms retard what they believe
they arc hurrying forward. I went the other
day to a Cabinet Minister to suggest to liim
the propriety of a more public response to the
public temper in regard to tiie war, and I
was surprised to find how fully lie understood
all bis own duties, and yet liow difficult it was
to discharge them, and at the same time to
gratify those who could not know, and indeed
ought, not know, the undercurrent of interests
and principles which entered into the dis
position of his momentous responsibilities.
Whore all men are thinking, talking, and
writing about the national exigency, it is certain
that the President and his Cabinet are not
idle, and that remedies that seem to be right
and inevitable to others are carefully and duly
weighed by them.
The magnitude of the duties devolved upon
one public servants, and the Cliorilioilfl 1111(1 in
calculable issues involved in the whole contro
versy, have bad no parallel in human history.
As to the abolition of slavery, the mere men
tion of which lately startled conservative men,
what is it but a consequence of events, pro
duced and precipitated by tiie slaveholders
themselves ? As I have said before, tho Abo-,
litionists are the Confederate lenders. Jeffer
son Haris has, unconsciously, taken the place
of Wendell Phillips, and the rule of emanci
pationist, instead of being filled by Garrison and
Gerrit Smith, is now played by Toombs, and
Slidell, and Howell Cobb. "Wliat empty rhap
sody it is for these men to be talking of the
blessings of shivery, when they are converting
it into a curse upon their fellow-creatures!
You will perceive thatex-Govcrnor Stewart, of
Missouri, makes this point with terrible effect
upon the conspirators. The General Govern
ment has only to refer the slaveholders to tlicir
own slaves in order to solve this great pro
blem.
Next in the programme before us is that
view of it illustrated by the word subjugation.
Why should we be frightened by this word ?
The subjugation of the South will be aceom.
plislicd by the South. It is unnecessary for
US to write subjugation on our military ban
ners. We complain because we have sustuinad
a few military reverses, but if we wait until
the blockade is complete, until the slave States
are hermetically (sealed to foreign com
merce, we shall achieve a victory more over
whelming than any that could be won by mul
titudinous armies. Subjugation will un
doubtedly ensue, unless it is preceded by
surrender. See how destiny is working for
us—permeating the frame of Southern soci
ety i circulating, like a subtle poison, through
all its veins j undermining Us entire fabric,
aud silently preparing it for an inevi
table, speedy, and sudden catastrophe.
Can that people exist that liavo no money to
conduct the ordinary operations of internal
trade, no clothing for their troops, few medi
cines for tlicir sick, and no harmony among
their loaders? We complain in the loyal
States of the distress of onr mechanics anil tho
bankruptcy of our mcrciiants ; but if we turn
our faces to the South, where they have no
mechanics and no merchants that are not pil
laged to sustain a conscienceless rebellion, atld
then see how onr industry prospers through
the liberality of a Government that feeds tho
very people that are helping to light its battles,
we liaye abundant cause, for gratitude. No
blockade shuts us out from the trade of the
world. Our ships are carried to foreign ports
and returned upon us with safety, and tiie
very privateers that prey upon our commerce
are becoming allurements to an immense mer
cantile marine that will presently sweep them
from t.he, face of the deep.
The question of peace lies so far beyond as
to have become another name for treason in
both sections. The Richmond Enquirer is so
conscious of the infamy of tho Secession con
spiracy as to denounce peace when prcacliod
in the .South as a mere preparation for punish
ment, and to demand that Us leaders shall fight
the battle to tho bitter end. Peace to the loyal
Statesattliis time would be tobringto Washing
ton the traitor chiefs, so inflated with their own
consequence, so arrogant in the belief of their
own coinage, that the North and Northwest
might as readily put themselves in chains and
be carried along the path of the future willing
captives at their triumphant chariot-wheels.
It may not he the most agreeable thing to
say to impulsive politicians, hut is it not true
that now more than ever lime is the greatest of
all the auxiliaries of the American ennsi ? We
are passing out of the summer so much feared
by our lamenting Jeremiahs. Our groat ar
mies are healthy and well-disciplined, our
finances wholesome and prosperous. We are
prepared for the winter. Thorc may be dis
tress in the great cities, but tho fostering arm
of the Federal Government will give food and
raiment, to many thousands, and the horrors of
civil war be alleviated even to households de
solated by tho lose of their dearest, and best, by
the generosity of thoso who find their true
interest in sustaining the Government and
in preventing popular tumults.
But how must the winter fall upon the
South ? Tho Southern leaders are oven now
terrified at the prospect Of being unable' to
clothe their .troops. What will it bo when, shut
out from all communication with the loyal
States aud foreign nations, they con proeuro
nothing to mitigate their sufferings ?
But above all these considerations rises tho
one cheering fact that ouru is a battle for
Liberty, ‘Weave fighting not alone for our
own existence, but for the existence of human
liberty everywhere. Every good augury cheers
us on. The despots of the Old World, lately
cloaking their hostility under commercial rea
sons, help us unconsciously, . by tlu'O wing otr
this thin disguise, and by declaring that tho
overthrow of this Government will be victory
of every kind of slavery. The Battle of Ma
nassas has fired them with the hope that the
America!) Union is gone forever. They for
get, in the exultations over what they have
hailed as our defeat, that they are contributing
new elements to strengthen us for future con
flicts, and supplying new materials to the revo
lutionary tempest that is gathering round
themselves. Occasional.
Fair and Strict Justice—No 2.
[For The Frees.]
It appears that more faithless officers have sent
their resignations to the War and Navy Depart
ment*. We are well rid of them. But every de
serter who was educated at West Point or at the
Naval Academy, ought to bo arrested for debt for
the amount ho has cost the oountry in his education,
as it is clear that non-porformance of the conditions
upon which the expense was lavished on him ren
ders him a debtor for the amount. The money
wag paid to or for him upon those conditions—the
first of which is that ho shall serve tho country. If
docs not, he breaks tho condition, violates the con
tract, violates the oath he took, perjures himself,
has obtained money or money’s worth on fraudu
lent pretences, and is bound in honor and in law to
refund the money. If there be any arrears of pay
appearing to bo due to him, it ought to be retained
in nßrt of what he thus owes. If any stock or real
estate, standing in his Dame or owned by him, cun
be found, it ought to be seizod and applied to his
debt.
Every debtor to tho United States is liable to ar
rest, and no act of limitations can be pleaded
against them. Every eadet at West Point costs
about one thousand dollars a year; the term being
five years, caeh of the renegades owes the country
about five thousand dollars, without counting the
interest accrued, which ought to be added. Many
of them have property, which is accessible. The
writer has not at hand statements of the expenses
of the school at Annapolis, but every deserter who
received instruction there ought in like maimer bo
made to refund. C
THE PJEtESS— PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY. AUGUST 31, 1351.
[From onr Special CorroßponHent.]
Washington, August 30,1831
The rain wns fnlllpg spray-like over the oftioknd
Mid muddy streota of Qoorgotown, as tre drorro
down the steep and roughly-payed declivity which
led to the ferry. It was one of those peculiarly tm
pleasant, because peculiarly uncertain, days. Tho
weather seemed to bo in a state of deliberation—in
doubt aa to (ho necessity of mining, In doubt IVS tO
tiro propriety of clearing up, and compromising the
doubt by a quiet, murmuring, and almost imper
ccptiblo shower, which gavo everything a dripping
nppenrnnce, and everybody a damp sonsation. The
day' was hardly warm, and yet hardly cold, but
Warm enough to disavow heavy clothes, and cold
enough to keep the lappels closely buttoned. The
clouds wero neither black nor blue, neither aomhro
nor azure, neither gay ner gloomy, hut of a tanta
lizing texture, aud so curiously contrived that wo
gave them up hopelessly, and utmost wished that
there wn« no sky at all. Tho people seemed uncer
tain ns to whether they should stay at homo or go
abroad ; u bother they should raise their umbrellas,
or tnko tho shower for what it is worth, just ns poo
plo ever are who are sensitive on the umbrella
question, Tho only thing definite was the mud.
There wns no doubt or uncertainty about eitlior its
quantity or consistency, for it traced itself in broad
and deep ridges, splashing under the horse’s heels,
and splattering everything around it, like orthodox
mud that it was.
Tho Georgetown ferry is a peculiar ooutrivanco.
Abroad open flat-boat, capable of transporting large
bodies of troops, teams, artillery, and transporta
tion wagons, it is propelled from shore to shore by a
ropo, which is secured at either bank. Tho liver
at this place is shallow and narrow, and tho process
of crossing is one of tho most tedious which
can well be imagined, but still its very tedious
ness commends it to Washington ; for this you may
as well know now as hereafter, that the only method
popular in this vieiniLy is that which perforins tho
simplest duly ill the largest space of lime. A
squad of private soldiers and orderly sergeants
just returning from tho post, office were oh board,
and an inscrutable sentinel guarded the entrance on
one shoro and tho exit at tho other. A short dis
tance above is the Washington aqueduct bridge,
the acqueduct itself being an ingenious mechanical
work, which is built into tho hill many feet above
the level of the rivor. A broad and
tunnel opened into tho road to Arlington Heights,
a road which, for some hundred yards, is about the
most miserable that tho ingenuity of man could
contrive. Whether it was tho rain or tho heavy
trains constantly passing, or tho neglect of the sol
diers, Of whatever the cause may hare been, that
especial road, which took US to tho top Of thu hill,
seems to have been constructed as an ordeal to try
the virtues of horses and the patience of men ; and
if this was the purpose intended by the builder, it
is really a most successful work of art.
The top of the bill coimnattded ft wither piatu>
resque and military prospect. H had boon selected
as a military post, and immediately on its brow a
blockhouse capable of containing a hundred rifle
men was erected. This blockhouse resembled a
largo birdhouse, suoh. us we often see placed on
pvlvn in tho centre of a garden, for it was built on
tho same plan, and on piles which supported it at
an altitude of sevoral foot from tho ground. Holes
had been cut in the logs at different points, and so
strong was (ho conceit that I almost expected to see
the birds twittering on the bush, or chirping and
careering through the air. The holes were for the
convenience of the marksmen. ThobuiUling was in
tended as an outpost to the fort beyond, and its oc
cupants would be expectod to harass tho flunk of
any advancing column by picking off the officers
and men.
Tho fort beyond is quite largo and massive, and
is known as Fort McQundC< It is almost on a line
with tho blockhouse, and is built of heavy yogfl.
Tho road over which wo passed was cut through
tho hill, and it served the purpose of a trench to
tho fort, which is built immediately on the edge,
and has its foundations about twenty feet above
tho pike. Several pieces of artillery were
mounted, commanding thu country for -tws miles
around. The country was but reoontly densely
wooded, but the axe of the soldier had felled the
trees for the purpose of preventing tho secret
advance of an enemy, and enabling tho guns to
obtain'a range. The fallen trees, with their
branches yellow and sore and withered, presented
a strange sad sight, resembling so. many hills of
saffron ; for this war is a sad destroyer of your
natural beauties, and the glory of a hundred bills
and the growth of a hundred years only serve at
last to socuro the range of a cannon-ball.
The mud from tho fort was narrow, and covered
willi reddish gravel stones, which the recent rains
had washed away, rendering the path difficult of
travel. Presently it took a winding oourse,
and we found ourselves on tho celebrated Heights
of Arlington. But the glory of Arlington hns de
parted. The associations of peace have given
place to the associations of war, and , this sccns
of so much luxury and happiness, taste, and
hospitality, and that ostentatious pomp so cliarat?-
teristic and still so becoming to Virginia, is nothing
more than a bare and busy camping;ground, co
vered with tents and wagons and camp-fires. Sol
diers were bustling through the trees, smoking,
timing, and gambolling under the Same spreading
branches, now heavy with summer’s rain, whoro, in
Other and peaceful days, many fair sons and daugh
ters of the Old Dominion had walked and talked,
looking out upon tho beautiful city, and exchanging
soft vows of lovo, which were whisperod and lost in
tho sighing of tho trees and tho rippling of the
waters. Heavy baggage wagons buried deep ruts
in tho neatly-gravelled pathway, where "Washing
ton himself may have walked. And over against
tho aristocratic and stately pillars that lead to the
great hull a democratic rope was tied, aud guarded
by a stern soldier, who shouldered a dripping
musket, as he lazily sauntered among the trees.
VYe passed botween the stutoiy pillars and into
the great hall, only to find that tho war. which so
strangely changed tho hill and grove, had been ns
ruthless with the walls and ornaments of the man
sion. Ovor all thesowas an air of barrenness. The
floors were bare and cold, and on the walls hung
two pictures of tho olden style of art, represent
ing. or purporting to represent, certain scones in
the Revolution. In tho main pnrlor, n number of
sccrctnrios were writing; soldiers were dancing
attendance on the commander; and aides and
officers were constantly passing and repassing on
errands of military duty. Goncral Keyes is in
command at Arlington, and ha gaTe our party a
cordial wolcome during Ilia very few moments wo
could remain. Tho General is of Massachusetts,
and is a young man, with a pleasant face, and a
calm, almost expressionless eye, which was full of
coolness and daring. 110 is enthusiastic in tho
cause, end labors unceasingly ty place his com
mand in a Btuto of efficiency.
Our road from Arlington wa* through a very
pretty country—on tho ridgy side of the Potomao,
with tho river away beneath us and the oity away
beyond. The rain was still falling, and while the
view was no less romantic, still it was deadened and
blurred by the shower. Presently wo passed
through another distiiot of demolished timber and
saffron hills, and came to thu encampment of the
Massachusetts Fourteenth, immediately below Fort
Albany. The encampment was situated very
prettily on the crest of ft hill which commanded a
view ef the oity and the country around it. The
osmp was in a state of great bustle and excitement,
partly from tho presence of the Secretary of War,
who was tumultuously cheered as he passed along;
and partly in consequence of the recent elarms
which had been heard along the line of our out,
posts, and which only served to inspire the men
with more confidence and enthusiasm.
Fort Albany iq built upon an artificial table land,
wliioh was thrown up immediately agains t the sum
mit of a hill overlooking ft pretty valley on the
Potomae shore; a valley whioh the spirit of war
seems to have passed over, for everything WM M
beautiful and romantio as in the most peaceful
summer days. Tho fort occupies an Important po
sition, for it commands the main road to Centre
ville, the oapital, and the lines of communication
between Alexandria and the lower Potomao shores.
A civilian’s idea of a fort is a massive stone-work,
with embrasures, towers, a portcullis and pnrapets,
but this is not Fort Albany—nothing more than an
extended embankment densely codded, with deep
tronches all around, platforms for the artillery,
magazines in the appropriate place, a few wooden
buildings, and a flag floating from a high pole. The
workmen were completing a bomb-proof, and Col.
Green thought he had tho post in its most thorough
ly available condition for defence. The guns were
in their position, and, during our visit, the soldiers
were engaged in an artillery drill. Artisans were
completing the interior arrangements, and around
tho trenches a numbor of negroes were busy in
deepening and widening them, so as to render it
impossible for the enemy to attempt an escalade.
It was our intention to have gone to Alexandria
. but the afternoon had stolen so hurriedly away,
and the reads were so diqieult to travel, that we
abandoned the idea and skirted home. I have no
more idea of how we reached the Long Bridge than
I have of the geography iof the Promised Land.
Tho Toad was a new one, whioh had been cut
through a forest of cedars and pines, and soomod
to be a constant succession, of semicircles. Thu
forest had been completely felled; the trees burned,
and tho stumps permitted to remain at a height of
one or two foot, to impedo tho advance of cavalry
or artillery. There could be no more thorough
picture of desolation than the site of that same
forest. The earth was covered with pieces of
charred timber, the stumps wore uneven, jagged,
and in somo oases mere crumbling cinders; no sign
of Hfo beyond an occasional sentinel in hi* heavy
cloak; no sign of beauty but the dimiy-distan;
hills beyond. In the centre of this bleak and
dreary, district, where tho curse of the ancient
prophet seems to hove fallen in all its fearful
reality, the plan of another fort had boon laid out,
and the negro laborers wore busily engaged in ex
cavating trenches, while the engine ors wore mark
ing out the details. Thus far, there is nothing but
heaps of sand and mathematical instruments, but
in a few days it will doubtless be completed, and
be one of the largest and best-appointed of our
fortifications.
Many things were seen, but they nre not to bo
said ; for the enemy would receive information as
giggly from your loyal correspondent as from some
Of the ladles Of Washington. TherifAre. good,
bye. J. B. T-
ACROSS THE POTOMAC.
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
PICKET SKIRMISHING.
SIXTEEN REBELS KILLED.
THE EAST INDIA SQUADRON ORDERED HOME.
THE NATIONAL LOAN.
SECRETARY CHASE TO ISSUE AN ATWftßsa.
TIIE EXAMINING BOARD.
THE BATTLE NEAR SUMMERSVILLE.
SEMI-OFFICIAL REPORT OF OUR LOSS.
IMPORTANT FROM CAIRO.
A REBEL FLAG OF TRUCE.
ENEMY FALLING BACK UPON NEW MADRID.
FROM MISSOURI.
THE TOWN OF I’ALMYRA OCCUPIED.
ANOTHER TRAIN FIRED INTO
$lOO,OOO SEIZED BY THE SECESSIONISTS.
Special Despatches to “The Press.”
Washington, August 30, 1801,
The Female Prisoners.
The War Department has proofs strong anil suf
ficient against the women recently arrested, to plaeo
the fact of their complicity with and aid to Scoos
sionism beyond all doubt.
The National Loan.
The Socrntary of tho Treasury contemplates is
suing an address to the public in behalf of tho
national loan.
The Picket .Skirmishes—Sixteen Rebels
Killed.
An army officer stationed on tho Virginia side of
the Potomao reports tlmt whilo wo hftTO lost Several
soldiers this week in the picket skirmishing, at ioast
sixteen of the enemy were certainly killed.
The Disloyal Treasury Clerks.
Of tho alleged disloyal employees in tho Treasury
Department, it is ascertained that twenty ceased te
bo clorks before Mr. Pottkb’s committee com
menced its investigations, And that about the same
number are endorsed by their respective friends as
being truo to the Government. Thoro is no account
of the remainder of those reported by tho com
mittee.
The East India Squadron.
Official despatches from tho Fast Indies state
that tlic flag-officer had received the orders of tho
Navy Department for the immediate return of the
squadron to the United States. One ship will,
however, bo left there, and also on the coast of
Africa and of Brasil, after these squadrons shall
have been withdrawn for blockading purposes.
Asylum for Recaptured Africans.
The Governor of Fo rnando Po has been author
ised by the Spanish Government to receive in that
island a certain number of slaves, who may be cap
tured by vessels ef the United States. That boing
free, they may there acquire tho benefits of civiliza
tion.
Flag-officor Inman has communicated this pro
position to our Government.
It appears by the same correspondence from the
African squadron, that the Secessionists have been
sending circulars to naval officers of Southern birth,
holding out inducements to leave the United States
service, and join that of the Confederates, with
equal rank. First Lieutenant of Marines Tatxal
received one of these documents.
The Cabinet,
Tho Cabinet met to-day at 12 o’clock. Mr. Sfi-
WAitn has not yet returned from the North.
A “ Peace Man” Gone Over to the Enemy.
Enoch Lovis Lown, ex-Governor of Maryland,
was a strong peace man in his own State, by pro
fession, but was morn than suspected Of being in
sympathy with tho rebels, though afraid openly to
Show it. About four weeks ago he went over into
Virginia, and is now in Richmond, engaged in
raising a Virginia brigodo. Many of thoso who
ory “Poaco, pence,” are of tho samo type.
Removal of a Military Depot.
The military Sopot established at Frederick, Md.,
has been removed, that point bcooming too far in
tho rear for the convenience of tho advancing
army. A portion of the military stores have been
gent on to G en. Banks' column, and the residue
have boon forwarded to Baltimore. The sick, also,
have been removed te the new hospital (National
Hotel) in Baltimore,
The Secretary of the Senate.
. Tho Secretary of the Senate, Col. FonsET, who
was among the first officers undor the Government
to administer tho oath of allegiance to his subordi
nates when Clerk of the House of Representatives,
will to.morrow administer the oath, according te the
late act of Congress, to the officers of the Senate
under his control.
No More Horses.
The Wur Department has given orders for horses
to parties in Kentucky, Virginia, Missouri, Alary
land, and Delaware. As an immense supply is ex
pected, no further authority to purchaso will be
given.
Review of the Brooklyn Phalanx.
The President to-day reviewed tho Brooklyn
Phalanx from the portico of tho Fxocutivo
Mansion.
Tho Government employees havo received one
sixth of their present month’s salary in treasury
notes, and the remainder in spocic.
Private parties hero are exhibiting to prominent
officials, and offering to supply the army with
the Prussian needle.'guns.
No More I.agcr Wanted.
A dealer in Philadelphia lager drove out to
Bludcnsburg yesterday, carrying a wagon load of
tho “contraband,” which he offered for sale. The
soldiers stovo in the heads of his casks, and emptied
their contents upon tho field. Ho roturned to tho
City fvffly persuaded that ho had brought his goods
to a pad market.”
The Missing Paymaster’s Clerk Returns.
John B. Upton, paymaster’s clerk in tho Pensa
colai returned yesterday from New York. He had
rcooircd thvoo months’ advanoo pay and a furlough
of threo days. Ho was gono over two wooks. Tho
department reported him absconded tho day before
he returned. Ho will not bo reinstated, nor ad
mitted buck into tho navy in any capacity.
The Proposed State of Kanawha.
Union men from Virginia and Maryland, with
whom I have conversed, aro decidedly opposed to
breaking up tho geographical boundaries of tho Old
Dominion. Its legality is not clear, and even if they
hod this justification, the loyal people of Western
Virginia can afford to wait awhile, trusting to the
General Government, and relying upon our mili
tary generals under it to re-establish their rights
and secure them in the enjoyment of sli their pri
vileges
Pay Pay,
The employees in the Departments are being paid
off to-day and to-morrow. Mew treasury notes, of
the lesser denominations, are quite iu demaud
among the olerks.
“ Mail Failed.”
Twice this week has the morning mail from the
North failed to conneot, and the Departmenta and
our citizens generally hare been deprived of their
letters until late in the o Yelling.
Col. G. H. Crossman.
A good deal of surprise is manifested in high
quarters because Colonel G. H.,Cross3iar, recently
detailed to the Assistant Quartermaster General’s
department in Philadelphia, has nob been installed
ip his offioe. pTe believe he was installed in office
yesterday.—Ed. Press.]
A False Rumor.
There waa a flying rumor going around the streets
that Seioel has been out off in Missouri. The
rumor could not be traced to any reliable'souroe,
and la, of course, untrue.
Important Land Decision.
The decision embodied in the subjoined circular
will be recognized as important:
General Lard Office, Aug. 27,1861.
Gentlemen : In a recent decision o£ the Secre
tary of the Interior, it is held —
First, That in order to givo proper legal force
and effect to assignments of land warrants, all such
assignments at the time of the execution thereof to
b« valid should bo filed, with tho names of tho as
signees. The effect of this decision, which is pre
scribed as a regulation to govern in the execution
of all assignments hereafter, will be to prevent
frauds consequent upon the loss of warrants as
signed in blank, or incident to placing them in that
condition in the hands of untrustworthy agents.
Second. Tinder this ruling no assignments in
blank will horoaftor bo certified by this office, or
recognized as valid, either at this or tho local land
office. ,
Third. This decision, however,- will not affect
the post transactions under the old practice,
where such assignments as had been made in
blank are duly filled up, with the name of the
real owner as assignee, before they reach this
as the local office, provided they are found regu
larly attested, ocknowledgcd, and certified, and
are unimpeachcd on the files of the depart
ment. AH uncontested complete assignments of
this class, found regular in all respects, will conse
quently he respected as heretofore, both at this and
8 t the local Land Office, and will be duly satisfied
by location and patent.
Respectfully, Ac.,
J. M. IiDKONDS. Oommissiouw.
Henry S. Magraw, E*ii,
Late information from the prisoners in Richmond
brings Llio gratifying intelligence dint Mr. Maahaw
and his friends arc in good health and spirits It
is expected that Mr. Maqhaay will be returned to
his family and friends in a short tirno.
Printing Office iu Wilmington, Delaware,
Destroyed
Private letters received in Washington report tho
destruction of Ibe Gazette printing office in WU
mingfon, Delaware, by tho First RagtmOttL ThC
paper had becomo violent in its denunciation of the
Government, and abusive in its language towards
the officers and men ©f that regiment.
Editor Arrested.
Danirl Dkohkrt, editor of the Hagerstown
Mail, was arrested and brought to Washington by
Colonel Lamon. The Mail is a violent Secession
print.
Navy Yard
The thifferwrUer was bought n few days ago in
New York, and was put into the Potomac flotilla,
where, after two or three days 1 service, she was
found to bo falling to pieces, and was sent up for
ropairi. She was formerly called the Cleopatra,
and ran botwoon New York and Hartford. Worn
out, she was cut down, and used as a tugboat in
Now York harbor, until she wa* bought up for Go
vernment purposes.
The Jacob Belly brought on at the sarno time, is
reported to ho in a broken-down condition, and
must undorgo repairs before she is fit for service.
Naval Appointments.
The following have been appointed acting volun
teer lieutenants and masters in the nary, having
passed the requisite examination before tho board
appointed by the Secretary of the Nary:
Acting. Volunteer Lieutenants. —J. B. Baxter,
Charles F. W. Behm, George W. Brown, David
Cate, 11. S. Eytinge, J. W. Kittredge, 11. F. Moore,
J. F. Nichols, G. A. Trundy, and James Wathors.
Acting Masters. —Henry Brown, John Baker,
W. Buckholdt, Spiro V. Bcnnis, John Caleb, Henry
F. Coffin, U. A. Clark, B. C. Dean, Z. S. Doane,
JobnW. Dixj W. J. Foster, Jefferson Ford, John
R. Goodmanson, W. F. Gillespie, Pierre Giraud, J.
A. Hall, John F. Harden, W. Hamilton, A. E.
Hunter, W. P. Jones, W. C. Hunt, G. D. Lester,
A. B. Mulford, D. Maxwell, William G. Nutting,
Janies Ogilvie, William F. Pratt, J. A. Pennell,
Nelson Provost, James If. Rogers, Charles Smith,
Charles Cr Cissprij E. Van Tice, John C. Whit
tlesey.
Arrivals from Pennsylvania.
Willards'. —B. F. Thraokenhall, John S. Den
nis, R. Paul Smith, John Brotherline, J. Newton
Dickson, C. Betzhoovcr, C. D. Robbins, Wm. F.
Smith, Wm. 11. Irwin, Capt, (I, H, Bardvrcll, J, X,
Nutton.
Kirkwood's. —Henry Dunlap, F. A. Kennedy,
W. K. Hart, David M. Smith, D. Ahl, J. R. Alex
ander, John Ferguson, Wm. S. Collier, Lt. A. P.
McKee, I. H. 0. Derringer, 5. W. Smith, Quarter
master J. W. Bigler, Chas C. Townsend, Geo. W.
Dean, J. Chalfaut, Geo. B. Eckert, M. Ilall Stan
ton.
Brovin's. —M. Andrews, S. S. Stevenson.
National '.—Mrs. Jaoom M. Barr and two chil
dren, Jaa-S. Mcrrimau.
The iStar, of IhU evening, contains the following
items:
A RECONNOISSANGE.
Professor Lowe's mammoth balloon was inflated
yesterday, and curried through our streets and
those of Georgetown. Although tho car waa near
the ground, the monster loomed up above tho
tallest houses. It was carried across the Alexan
dria aqueduct, and in the afternoon was seen riding
majestically, high aboyo tho Virginia hills, in the
vicinity of Fort Corcoran. Many of our citizens
were out to take a peep at it; and many wise re
marks were hazarded about tho probability of tho
Confederates sending a rifled shot through it, and
letting the observers down, etc. The reconnoi
tring will now be done by a military officer, who
can communicate with those below by a “paper
express ; n that is, the message is weighed with a
bullet, and run down the cord by being attached to
a ring.
AID APfD COMFORT,
We understand that quite a number of deserters
from the Federal army are daily crossing the Che
sapeake bay into the counties of Dorchester, Talbot,
and Queen Ann's, Md., and are making their way into
Delaware to get on tho Maryland and Delaware Rail
road, thereby to enable them to get to their homes.
These men are aided by the rebels of St. Mary's,
Charles, Calvert, and Anne Arundel counties, Md.,
who give them money, clothes, Ac., besides putting
them over tho bay during the night in small boats.
They are usually taken over in small parties of
from four to twelve persons. In addition to this,
there is a trade constantly carried on betweon the
rebels by carrying contraband goods over the bay
and Potomac river into Virginia, thereby giving
t: aid and comfort” to the enemy. A good Union
man, recently from Talbot county, reports that fifty
men landed there in one day.
A false mraron.
Yesterday some indiscreet or badly-informed per
son reported that in the skirmishes otct tha yiver,
OLorlos N. Birch, of Captain Gary's Company of
the Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, son of J. W.
Birch, of this city, was killed. His father yesterday
Went OT0? to obtain aad bring to the city the oorp3o
of his son; but had the joyful surprise of finding
his sou alive and well. Mr. Birch reports no one
killed in that company, but two are missing—tho
bugler and a private—supposed to he lost in the
woods.
TATIXG OFF.
The Government has already commenced paying
the hired men (teamsters, messengers, hostlers,
watchmen, and othors,) in the quartermaster’s de
partment-. Of these men there are more than a
thousand about the Government stables, Ac., in
the First ward. All arc being paid in gold.
PROPOSED REMOVAL.
It is reported that the Government will shortly
remove their stock depot, including horse yards,
mule yards, stables, Ac., from tbe First ward, iu
this city, to the vicinity of Bladensburg. Of course,
the stock wiU only remain thero long enough to be
trained before being sent to this city or wherever
they are needed for service.
AFFAIRS OYER THE RIVER.
A correspondent of the Star gives tho following:
Near Hunter's Chapel, Yu., August 30— I
write to give you some particulars as to the position
of the Confederate force in this vicinity. From a
bill near S. B, Corbett's bam, not far from hero, a
good view of Munson's hill can bo obtained. Yes
terday, to observers with good field glosses, great
activity was noticeable there, a large force of in
fantry and cavalry being visible, as if they were
parading for our inspection. In the afternoon they
had a drill, which, but for the damp, foggy weath
er, would have be on an Interesting sight. As it was,
their marching, counter-marching, Ac., could be
distinctly seen. They are throwing up entrench
ments on the slope of tlio hill—apparently all
around it —and a largo force waa at work yesterday.
Most of your readers are ho doubt familiar with
the high, bold, open appearanco of the hill, crowned
with a few straggling trees. A tall polo has been
erected on the highest point, and on that pole a
Secession flag is flying at least forty feet above the
tops of the highest trees. The three stripes are
plainly seen. A smaller flag Ist Visible to the left.
No doubt these flags can be seen from tho dome of
the Capitol, in Washington, with a good glass, a 3
Munson’s hill is distinctly visible with the naked
eye from that point.
It was on Tuesday, it will bo recolleotcd, tho
Confederate* droTO our pickets from this very posi
tion, and took six or seven prisoners. They moved
all along tho line at the same time. When they
reached Upton’s house, which our piokets had occu
pied, they raised a shout of exultation, which was
heard in our camps—hooting and yolling like
Indians. Next day they commenced firing from a
six-pounder, One Of thO balls fell very near the
road, between Corbett’s and Hunter’s Chapel.
TBE BBIRHISB ACROSS THE RIVER.
Arlixuton, Ya., Aug. 29.—A statement from
your special. correspondent, dated Arlington
Heights, August 28th, in relation to tho skirmish
near Ball’s Cross Hoads, is ineorreat in some par
ticulars ;
The detachment was sent out for picket duty,
consisting of five companies—three from the Four
teenth W. S. M. Regiment, and two from tho
Twenty-third New York volunteers. The skirmish
took place about one milo in advance of tho Cross
Roads, just this side Of tho railroad, between the
enemy and two oompanlcg of the Twenty-third New
York, and a part of ono company of the Twelfth
Now York, who had not been relieved. Tho attack
was mode by about 500 rebels. For a few moments
the fire was rapid on both sides.
The companies, under the command of Captain
Todd and Captain Dingleday, of tho Twenty-third
New York Regiment, conducted themselves heroi
cally ; returning the enemy’s fire, which evidently
told upon thorn severely, and repulsed them ; and,
after the robots had rotroated, foil bock to tho Cross
Roads in good order j after which tho pickets wora
again advanced to their original position, and thoro
remained. Too much credit cannot bo given to tho
officers and men, as each man behaved splendidly.
Our loss was one man killed and two wounded, of
Captain Dingloday’s company, from Elmira, N. Y.
It is supposed tho rcbols lost about fifteen men.
Tho detachment was tinder tho command of Lieut.
Colonel Cram, (Twenty-third New York r ) and not
myself, as reported by your correspondent.
Please insert in tho Star, and oblige,
Yours, H. C. Hoffman,
Colonel Twenty-third N. Y. Volunteers.
The Battle Netir SJiihiitierßviHe, ' ,fl -
Cleveland, Aug. 30.— Governor Dennison has
just received the following telegram from Brigadier
General Cox:
Gauley Bhidoe, Va., Aug. 29.—Authontic re
ports show that fifteen wore killed, and about forty
wounded, of the Seventh Ohio. A largo number
firo soattcrcd or missing, howover, but WO hope
most of them will return.
Denth of the President of the Cincinnati
City Council
Cincinnati, Aug. 36.—Samuel B. Hirst, presi
dent of the City Council, died this morning of con-
FROM CAIRO.
A FLAG OF XBVCE FROM THE REBELS.
JEFF. THOMPSON AND HARDEE FALL
ING RACK ON NEW MADRID.
Cairo, August .SO.—A 8«g of truco from Now
Madrid arrived at tho camp at Bird’s Point this
afternoon, the object being to obtain an exchange
of prisoner*.
It is reported that tho robolß, under Jeff Thomp
son and Hardee, are falling back on l New Madrid.
from MISSOURI.
$lOO,OOO SEIZED BY THE SECEBSIGNEFIS.
Fa“*etts, Mo., Aug. 20.—Apprehensions being
felt that tho branch of the State Bank at this-place
would be robbed, thff cashier yesterday aent the
specie, amounting to about $lOO,OOO, to the Allen
depot, on tbo Northern Missouri Railroad, for
transportation to St. Louis. On reaching Alien
depot, the money waa seized by a party of Sece9-
Blonists, bended by Ciipt. Poindexter, and carried l
off.
'Whether it will be recovered or not is undotor
mined, soma saying that Poindexter has been in
duced to return it to tbo bank, while others assert
that he will' attempt to cross the Missouri river,
and carry it to Gen. Pride's army in tho southoast.
Interesting from Louisville.
Louisville, August 30.—Ex-President Pierce
arrived horc to-day from the Northwest.
The Frankfort (Ky) Ccnrt monwealth snys the
Ooirnnissioncr.l from Governor Magoffin, recently
returned from Washington, have delivered sealed
packages to the Governor, and it is understood that
the President expresses a willingness to await the
action of the Kentucky Legislature, which has just
been chosen from the people, and is disposed to
accord with their wishes.
Ex-minister Preston, in addressing an assemblage
at a pic-nio at Lexington, Ky., favored neutrality
and peace for Kentucky, but he did not believe she
could preserve either, and if not, was of the opinion
that the sooner she went with tho South the better.
It is reported that Hobleitzer, formerly an ex*
press agent, who was arrested at Elizabethtown
yesterday, was taken on the cars towards Camp
Boone 10-day, and jumped from them while in mo?
tion and ran to the woods. Several shots were fired
at him, but he escaped unharmed.
Sidney Johnson was atMesilla, on the 3d instant,
at the head of five hundred Texans, and in pursuit
of Colonel Moore.
Important from Missouri.
Quinct, 111., Aug. 30.—Lioutcnant Pinkney, of
the Sixteenth Illinois Regiment, arrived here,
states that a body of rebels about 2,500 strong,
under tho notorious Martin Green, took possession
of Pulmyra yesterday morning, there being no
United States troops there to dofend it, and no re
sistance was mode. Five hundred of tho rebels
wero in town, and the rest encamped outside.
A train of cars, containing a considerable quan
tity of muskets for tho troops at St. Joseph, which
left Hannibal yesterday, was fired into near Pal
myra and forced to return. Nobody hurt.
Palmyra 13 tho county Beat of Marion county,
and one hundred miles northeast of Jefferson city.
No News from Fortress Monroe.
Baltimore, Aug. *3O. —The steamboat front Old
Point has arrived, but brings no news of interest.
THE ARAGO OFF CAPE RACE.
THE ETNA ARRIVED AT QUEENSTOWN.
St. Johns, N. F., Aug. 26. —Tho steamship
Arago, from Havre and Southampton, with dates
to the 20th inst., passed Cape Race thi3 morning.
The steamers Anglo-Saxon and City of Bat
timore arrived out on the 19th inst.
The steamer Etna, crippled by the breaking of
her shaft, had arrived at Queenstown. Her pas
sengers were transferred to tho Stoat&O? Glasgow,
which was to leave for New York on the 22d inst.
The Arago has 177 passengers.
Ship News. —Arrived from Philadelphia, ship
Ignatius, at Greenock.
The steamer Arabia arrived at Liverpool on the
17th instant.
ENGLAND.
Prince Alfred was received at Liverpool with
great enthusiasm.
The King of Sweden had left England for home.
The Great Eastern , it was expected, would take
more troops to Canada.
The ship Sussex had arrived with £27,000, and
the Marco Polo with £26,000, in gold dust.
The Application far discount at the Bank of
England was moderato. Loans on the Stock Ex
change were offered at 3i per cent Foreign ex
change slightly higher. American securities were
unaltered.
FRANCE
The deficiency in the wheat crop is generally ad
mitted.
On the Paris Bourse rentes are quoted at 68L 55c.
ITALY.
The Reactionists were everywhere beaten by tho
Vioar Generaldo.
At Sorrento twenty-seven priests and three
monks were arrested at the Castle.
The Reactionists at Canceilo were made prison
ers by the Royal troops. Cipnalo was taken, after
a short resistance.
Garibaldi Wiis expected to nrrlfo «l Naples 4n
the Bth of September, the annirersary of his entry
into Naples. Grand fetes were preparing in his
honor.
G eneral Cialdini reminds the Gorernmcnt that
ho duly and proTisionally accepted the Lieutenancy
of Naples, hut will not resign until the country has
been purged of brigands, and a new Lieutenant be
appointed.
Cantulle and Blaise have resigned from the
ministry.
TUBREY.
The Pasha is to bo promoted in rank. Jeuth
Pasha has been appointed foreign minister. The
Sultan continues to effect reforms.
The Herzegovina insurgents had requested the
intercession of ltussia for peace with the TurkSr
Oma Pasha had approved of the proposed Russian
and Austrian Embassy at Constantinople, and de
puted a commissioner to proceed to open nego
tiations with Prince Michael.
Obrenowitch announces in his speech that prepara
tions are making for an interior Legislature, and
measures for tho organization of a National militia
in the D&nubinn country.
One thousand Montenegrins attacked a village on
tho Turkish frontier and were repulsed with a loss
of ten.
A Turkish war steamer had arrived at Glcvan.
RUSSIA.
Tho Russians had sustained another defeat from
the Circassians in Russian Poland.
A serious disturbance had broken out at Kalli
dab owing to tho arrest of & man. The patrol were
nsulted and a number of men surrounded tho colo
inel and demanded bis release, which was granted,
after which the garrison assembled and threatened
to fire on the people. A number of arrests were
made.
HUNGARY.
The dissolution of the Hungarian t>iet was con
sidered certain within a few days.
An Imperial rescript was expected shortly.
Foreign Commercial Intelligence.
fPer the steamerArago.]
LlTEfiFOOfc QOTTOM MIRtF.T, Aug. 20.—Til* sales Of
cotton on Monday and Tuesday amounted to 30,000 bales,
including 13,000 bales to speculators and for export. Prices
have advanced 1-160 !*d. The market closes quiet but
firm, with a tendency atill upward. The advance is on
the middling and lower qualities.
liiYßiu'OOL Breadstuff* Market. —Messrs. Rich
ardson A Spence report Flour inactive, and 6d lower;
American 24027 a. "Wheat dull and 2d lower; red "West
ern 9soioi Od; red Southern llidllfi 2d, whit* WSBtOFU
llfi OdollsM, white Southern 13s. Corn easier; mixed
and yellow 29s 6do3Osld, white
lavBitPOQL Provisions Mauikt.— Messrs. Bigland,
Athya A Co., James McHenry A- Co., and other authori
ties report Beef quiet and unchanged. Fork dull. Bacon
inactive. Lard inactive at 480505. Tallow firm; sales at
LiTEnrooL Pkoddck Mikiet.—Rosin firm »t 7»®7s
3.1 for common. Spirit, of Turpentine firmer at 4i4>49f,
Sugar quiet but steady. Coffee steady. Rico quiet blit
Btnady. Aahos quiet; pearls 30s, pots 85s.
London Monet Market, Aug. 20.—Consols »r* quoted
at s»9oJi for money.
From Matanzas.
nUKXI.VO THE BLOCKADE.
New York, Aug. 30.—Tho stoamer-
arrived at this port to-day, bringing Matanzas dates
to the 25th.
A British schooner had arrirod there, haying
run tho blockade off Newborn, N. C., and sailed
again for Charleston.
A sloop from Charleston had also arriTed, haying
run the blockade.
The Storeship Release at New York.
New Yobs, Aug. 30.—The storeship Release
has arrived at this port from Fort Pickens on the
2d,:snd Key West on tho 14th.
James Brown and John S. Brunn, seamen, who
were taken aa invalids from tha Colorado, died ou
tho passage, and their bodies were consigned to the
deep.
From Havana.
New York, Aug. 30. —Tho steamship Karnak
has arrived from Havana.
The hark Eglantine, for Philadelphia, was
ashore at the Grand Bahama bank on the 16th of
August, leaking badly, bar rudder twisted and other
damages.
The bark Icarian, bound to Matamoros, had put
into Nassau to obtain English, papers, as a protec
tion in ease of falling in with privateers.
Fire at Boston.
Boston. Aug, 30.—Banker A Carpenter's paint
oil store, on Stato street, was destroyed by firo this
afternoon, and the adjoning buildings were injured.
Loss $lOO,OOO.
Ship News.
New Youk, Aug 30.—Arrivod ship Alexander
Marshall, from Liverpool; schr. Central A me
riea, from Marseilles.
Important and Direct from Georgia.
By a gentloman who left Savannah, Ua., last
Wednesday, says the Chicago Journal, wo learn
that tho most doplornblo stato of affiurs exists in
that section. A reign of terror, worse than that
of the French Revolution, hangs over tuo people,
like a sable mill. Sp»4 f"id ““ hare hut to
indicate an individual against whom they hareja
personal bate, and tho secret clubs forthwith ostra
cise or hang him. . _ ~
A poor German, against whom one of the Golden
Circle had a spite, was informed against for so iling
to a negro a bottle of whisky, and he was ordered
to lcavo in twelve hours. Not obeying, he was
seised and hung in front of the Pulaski House, in
tho jorosonoß of two thousand spectators, on Tubs-
British subjects are impressed into tho rebel
service. Forced levies are made upon them, and
British consuls are not rccogniiod, as they are ac
credited to the United States. The reign of terror
is supreme. ~ , , , ,
Our informant h an Englishman, and reached
this city, rift Nashville, last evening.
THE CITY.
The Career of Ellis B. Schnabel
Trenson, like highway robbery, taM it# romance,
find its blackout instances sometimes meet abound
in mournful recollections and promises Gome te
naught. Schnabel, the man lately arrested in
Connecticut, for uttering incendiary words, md in
citing to disloyalty, has an unwritten history that
is full of interest, lie was born about 1820 in one
of tho interior oountiea of this smtet, his father
being extensively interested in iron manufactures)
and, therefore, able to give his son an excellent
education. The lad graduated at Dickinson Col
lege, Carlisle, where his course was marked by
some uptnoss, and much dissipation, and ho opened
a law offico in Sixth street, below Walnut, about
1841, practising for some time with indifferent suc
cess. In the folk campaign of 1844, bo entered the
political arena, ami first exhibited those remarkable
oratorical abilities which afterward made him the
idol of his party. His efforts wero rewarded with
the appointment of superintendent of tho public
stores in tho Custom House of this city. In 1844,
be advocated the Democratic tariff, in opposition t*
tho interests of his father, and tho Commonwealth
at largo. His speeches we re soundly arguraenta
tive, and produced immenso effect among tho la
borers and agriculturists.
He was succeeded in 1849 by Colonel William D.
Lewis, and was not seen here for several years.
In 18&6, Schnabel reappeared in the Wilmot dis
trict, at that time rnvoiulumlxeil in favor of Fre
mont, where he challenged tho Proviso Maker t*
public disoussions, and made a series of stump
speeches that arc said to hare bcon unexampled in,
point of fiery denunciation, powerful argument, and
keen, terrible sarcasm. The State Democratic Com
mittee employed him to e&hvass Eastern Punnaylva
nm, and his several effiwls in favor of Mr. Bucha
nan wero unequalled by any of the groat addresses
of the men of the time, contributing, to a large ex
tent, to the elcetion of the old Public Functionary*
and giving Schnabel a local renown which pro
founder men envied and covoted.
lie was, in fact, tho admiration of fcho wholo
Pennsylvania Democracy, although his ovil prac
tices found, oven in tho flush of hia success, numer
ous occasions for disclosing themselves, and these
who most admired his talents most lamented his
vice 3.
During Buchanan’s term of tenure ho alternated
between New York, Philadelphia, and Washing
ton, frequenting bar-rooms, and surprising
strangers by eloquent dissertations upon current
matters of science, art, and politics, no was a wit
nesa in the Covode investigation, and his altercation
with Judge Black relative to tho Constitution
newspaper will be remembered by all conversant
with tho politics of the times. Latterly Schnabel
has not been prominent cither as a politician cr a
public speaker. Ho intended to take part in tha
Secession meeting at Bridgeport, Connecticut,
but was dotcctcd in Litchfiold county, of that
£iate, by Marshal Carr f and consigned to the
pleasant apartments of Fort Lafayette.
The Union Volunteer Refreshment Sa
loon, at the foot of Wnahington-stroot wharf, has
been enlarged, and is now capable of accommo
dating a larger number of soldiers at one time.
In the extension arc located the store-room, pan
try, and ico-kouso; tho latter institution is undor
ground, and the butter and meats are kept in a#
nice and cool a condition as If in the Arctic ro«rioa.
»In the pantry, shelves are arranged for the dishes,
besides a row of stationary tables for the prepara
tion of tho food prior to setting it out. The ar
rangements of these latter throe new divisions are
moat excellent* Tho bill of fere is daily improved
at this establishment. Our citizens arc so liberal
that delicacies arc constantly contributed to the
volunteers. gg
In the upper story of the now building is a room
appropriated to the committee to transact business
and for the use of the ladies while waiting for a
regiment. This room will be neatly furnished and
carpeted ; broad benches are to be placed around
the four sides, so that a mattress ean be laid upon
them for the sick and wounded who may need
assistance. The latter arrangement has boon sug
gested by Dr. E. Ward, who is present on all oc
casions to relieve the wants of the needy, and take*
particular delight in bestowing his labor and skill
gratuitously for the great cause. This plan cannot
fail to bo of immense service, as every train ar
riving or departing brings foififi i>lfk Of WOUUdftl
along.
The Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon has
now become an institution of which tho city of
Philadelphia can feel proud, and strangors, upon
arriving in the city, arc almost- ns anxious to visit
it aa they are to see the old Hail of Independence.
Shooting Affair.—Ycsteiduy morning,
Martin Healy, a member of Company G, Twenty
fourth Regiment, was before Alderman Ogle, upon
the charge of shooting Christian McNally, a mem
ber of the same company, in the log. The shooting
took place on Thursday night, at the armory, lfal
nut street, between Fourth and Fifth, and tho af
fair nroso out of a difficulty that Healy had with
James McCarty and another member of the Com
pany, about taking a light from the room. Mc-
Nally, who is a corporal of the company, ordered
the men to be quiet. At this moment Healy pulled
a six-shooter out of his pocketanddischargcd three
loads in rapid succession, aiming, it is said, at Mc-
Carty. Ono of the balls entered McNally’s leg
jUSt belQlT the knee, nnd went through so aa to bo
felt on the other side. lie was token to tho police
.station, and afterwards removed to the hospital.
The wound is serious, but is not considered danger
ous. Healy was committed in default of $1,09*
bail to await a further hearing.
Consecration- of a Church.—Tlie Cburcli
,0f St, Luke, the Good Physician, at BusUeton, wo*
eonsooratod on Thursday, i‘he Mowing oleriaot
gentlemen officiated:
Right Rev. Bishop Potter, of Pennsylvania, and
Right Rev. Bishop Odenheimer, of Now Jersey.
Clergy of the Diooese of Pennsylvania: Rev.
Drs. Ducachet, Cox, Helm, Wells, Bcasely, Smith,
Buchanan, Miller, Lunday, McKim, Littell, Tred
weU Keith, Diehl, Ynrncll, Hale, and the rector
of the pariah, Rev Mr. Coleman.
Clergy of the Biocese of New Jersey: Rov. Mr.
Brown. Diooese of Delaware: Rov. Messrs.
Franklin, Clemson, Hotehkin, Parker, and Break.
Dxoceso of Now York: Bov. Mr. Hay. Diocese of
Minnesota: Rev. Mr. Lunnerden. Diocese of
Bristol, England: Rev. Mr. Williams.
Dr. Ducachet reed a sermon prepared by Rev.
Dr. Wilmer of St. Mark's Church, who wad to haro
been present, but who was prevented by illness.
Bishops Potter and Odenheimer delivered appro
priate addresses.
Reception of the Remains of General
Lto.n. —This morning the remains of the lamented
Brigadier General Nathaniel Ly°n, are expected to
arrive in this felly, ou their way to thoir final rest
ing place in Connecticut. It is expected that the
body will arrive at the Pennsylvania Railroad De
pot, at Eleventh and Market streets, at six o'clock
in tho morning. Upon its arrival there, it will be
taken in clinrgo by Company B, Captain Hastings,
First Regiment of Artillery of tho Homo Guard.
This company will act as n guard of honor to the
body while it remains in the city. In addition te
Ceihpfthy B, Company A, of the same regiment,
and the Second Regiment of Infantry of the Line,
Colonel Charles P. Dare, will act as an escort to the
Now York Depot. There will be no unnecessary
bait made in this city.
It is understood that tho escort will pass over tha
following route: Along Eleventh street to Arch,
doom Arah to Fifth, and up Fifth street to tho Ken
sington Depot of the New York lihe.
A Musket foe evert Home.—While home
guard organisations arc being formed in most sec
tions of the State, there is yet a lamentable defi
ciency of wehpoiis in tho interior, as in the city.
Beyond a rusty fowling-piece, an old horse-pistol,
or a blunderbuss, that would probably explode at
the wronjr end, our people are not provided with
arms, ana one-half the villages of the State couhi
be surprised and sacked by an enemy at any mo
ment. Let every citizen be the owner of a musket
or a riflo. I’haso nro tho offooHvo weitpens of war,
and if the population at largo possesses thorn each
borne will be an armory, and every township invin
cible. Let tho people be armed, for arms aro tho
providences that decide battles, and no man knows,
in this exigency, how soon he may bo called te
march from nis threshold, like the men of 'lfi, anil
figlit a new Lexington or a new Bunker Hill upon
the nearest village green.
Iniiumanitt Wo were witness yesterday
to one of those scenes of callous inhumanity whiokj
happily, are of rare occurrence in this city.
A wounded volunteer, of one of the New York
regiments, who had just returned from Bull Run,
seated himself upon the stops pf a house in the vi
cinity of ElfTCPth end Walnut streets te rest
awhile. The “lady” of the house, perceiving
him, at once despatched a Bervant to order hint
await, and tho poor follow was moving off with a
sorrowful countenance, when sovorai ladles who
chanood to bo passing at tho instant noticed him.
AftcrgivingfuUvont to their “sentiments," in tones
both loud and deep, they generously mado up a
purse of five dollars, which they presented to tho
wounded volunteer. The galled judo winced be
neath thoir scathing sarcasm, and the volunteer,
liis face lighted up with a smile of gratitude, moved
slowly away ejaculating thanks.
Gone South.—The Rev. A. Tt Spalding,
pastor of the Bereen Baptist Church, of West Phila
delphia, has sent in his resignation to that churchy
in which he expressed great sorrow on boing obliged
to sever a connection that had boon to him one of
the most pleasant of his lifetime.
Before leaving, he expressed himself in such a
way as to convince his congregation that, by so
doing, he would make a great sacrifice to leave &
church Ike principal members of, which ATS not
only well to do in the world, hut enjoy a reputation
for kindness and warm-hearted friendship soldo*
found.
It is rumored that tho Rov. Edwin Lovy wiM re
ceive tho unanimous call of tho congregation to as
sume the pastorate of that church.
Mr. Spalding, it Is said, intends to go South.
Commendable Movement.— On Thursday
evening a meeting of young men actuated by petti
otic and Christian motircs, was held at the hall,
Ninth and Spring Garden streote, for the purpose of
forming a volunteer company to bo attached to Co
lonel George P. McLean’s regiment. Addresses
were delivered by Rev. Mr. Wilson, Dr. George
Mitchell, and others. Another meeting will be held
in Washington Hall, »■> Monday evenimj, to farther
the sumo commendable object, and addresses may
bo expected from soveral prominent divines.
Fv.\nn.tr. of Mr. Gborqf, W. Edwards. —
The funeral of the late Sir George W. Edwards
took place yesterday morning,. from his late resi
denoo. aorner of Eighteenth and WalfiWt streets.
It was largely attended by tho personal frionis of
the doccascd, with a number of prominent oilmens.
Tho body was first taken to St. Joseph's Church,
where high mass was performed. Tfce funeral then
proceeded to St. John’s Church,' £h -Thirteenth
street, above Chestnut, where tbp interment taok
place. - ’ -
The Cameron Limit Guard.—Colonel HuiT,
tho United States mustering offioer, is busily en
gaged in Bwearing into the service recruits for
Colonel George P. McLean’s Cameron Light
Guard. The men are now mustered in by squad*
instead of by companies, as formerly* Next week,
there will be ai Bag and pole roisingat they amp,
which is situated *u the Falls wad, Wfeaahiokoa.