%\t J)ress. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1861. EXTRACT FROM THE EAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.—•* The conspiracy to break up the Union is a fact note known to nil. Armies ore being raised, and war levied to accomplish It. There can be but 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 but patriots and traitors.” FOB BALE.—The double-cylinder “Tatlob” Pbbs3 on w hich this paper has been printed for the last nine months. It is in excellent condition! having beeu made to order a year ago, and wilt bo sold at a bargain. For terms apply at this office, or address John W. FoRNKV, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. With rare exceptions, the Democratic party legalizations of the North have repudiated the Breckinridge leaders, and stand uncon ditionally and unreservedly in support of the Union, and of the Administration as the type of the Union. In Ohio a Democratic Conven tion, after being betrayed by Vallandigham and liis cabal, was repudiated by the people, who have nominated, at the Convention now in session, the lion. David Tod, and joined hands with the Republicans of that State on a patriotic platform. There will be a Union ticket, representing the old organization, and our advices from reliable sources in Ohio lead us to believe that this ticket will sweep that State by an unprecedented and overwhelming majority. We may look for the same result in Maine. There the leaders of the Peace party have been making a desperate effort to subvert the Democratic organization of that State. But, true to the instincts of their honor, the people boldly repudiated the scheme, and are now rising all over the State in favor of Union and true Democracy. With the gallant Jamison as their leader, they have taken high ground and will make a great fight. Jamison is now in the active service of his country, and the Administration, to mark its appreciation of his patriotism and that of his party, has con ferred upon him a commission of brigadier general. Such Democratic leaders as Bion Beadihuy, T. J. D. Fi-eleh, Ephraim K. Smart, George Shepley, Wyman B. S. Moore, are all actively engaged in the work of co-operating with the Administration, and sustaining its measures for the prosecution of the war. Throughout the Senatorial districts the Union Democrats and Republicans have united on the rjustion of representatives in the Legislature, and no doubt is entertained of their ability to carry the State by almost a unanimous vote. In the State of New York we also see that the Democratic organization has hurst the chains which have so long held it in thraldom. The net of intrigue which has surrounded the I party machinery of that State, encumbering and embarrassing its operations, lias been torn; the Ben Wood and Mozart Hall delegation driven from the party convention, their peace counsels abandoned and despised, and resolu tions adopted sustaining the Administration fully and fearlessly. In Vermont the same policy has been even more thoroughly adopted, and the votes of the people at the recent elec tion show how urgently and sincerely they are fbr the Government. Connecticut has followed tlie same course, and, although the Democratic Disunion leaders have been earnest and un scrupulous. in their shameful intrigues, yet the people have nobly followed the example of Maine, Vermont, and Ohio. In Pennsylvania, too, the same feeling is gaining ground among the Democracy. A most remarkable example of the condition of public sentiment is this: That in those coun ties where the Breckinridge element was pre valent in the last canvass the peace feeling is now organized, and where the Douglas ele ment was prevalent the Douglas men and Re publicans' have formed a union. Thus, in Berks and Northampton we find the Disunion ists rampant, and in Huntingdon, Chester, Franklin, Bucks, Luzerne, and Wyoming, where the fusion ticket was so decidedly re pudiated, we sec the Union clement controll ing everything. In other counties party has been dropped, and among the people there is a generous and enthusiastic emulation in behalf of the Union and the Administration. In Philadelphia the platform of the recent Democratic Conventions is patriotic and high toned, and whatever wc may have to say of the men placed in nomination—and at the proper time we shall say it—we are perfectly satisfied with the position and principles of the Philadelphia Democracy. Indeed, through out the whole North the Union feeling is so strong that the Breckinridgers arc abandoning their position, and rushing to the side of the Government. What does all this spirit mean ? It means that we are to have at the side of the Admin istration a united and invincible North. We have a righteous cause, and that cause must be irresistible ; for in this age Justice is tri umph, and God is with the Right. This union of the true elements of Democracy brings that party back to its high position in the olden time, aud it makes it, as every party should be, a pillar of strength to an imperilled Union. The Feeling in Kentucky. The tone of our exchanges from Kentucky indicates that a desperate struggle will be made by the Secessionists within her borders to precipitate the State into an attitude of re bellion against the Government. One of the questions upon which an animated legis lative contest may be expected is that which relates to the direct tax levied at the last ses sion of Congress. We are glad to observe, by a late number of the Louisville Journal , that its nnflaunted and devoted Union editors ably advocate the prompt passage of a law making ample provision for the payment of the quota of Kentucky out of her State Trea sury, thus saving the per centage provided for by the late act of Congress. The insurgent leaders, on the other hand, op pose this measure, in the belief that they will thus render necessary the appointment of tax collectors by the National Administration, against whom they hope to create great pre judice, and thus to produce personal collisions in the disloyal districts. Extraordinary efforts are also made by the Secession journals to arouse a feeling of indignation against the late proclamation of Gen. Fremont, and to misrepresent in all possible ways every act of the Government. Notwithstanding the tele graphic announcement of tlic change in Gov. Macofhn’s views, there is no reason to expect that he has become a reliable friend of the Union. And if, as we hope, the schemes of the conspirators in that important section are thwarted, such a fortunate result will not be due to anv influence he will exert. A Correction Corrected. “ A Canadian" assures us that the Hon. Fbancis Hiscks, formerly Prime Minister of Canada, for his eminent services to the Pro vince was knighted ky the Queen, immedi ately before his appointment as Governor of the Windward Islands in 1850. Our corres pondent is wrong. The London Times of Au gust 22, which may be presumed to know as much about the subject as any Canadian, an nounces his promotion in the following words: “Francis Hiscks, Esq., now Governor of Barbadocs, isto succecdMr. Wodehouse inßri tish Guiana; James Walker, Esq., now Secre tary of Barbadoes, who has for some time tempo rarily administered several governments, is to succeed Mr. Hiscks at Barbadocs.” Moreover, Bveke's Peerage and Baronetagefor 1801 does not puhMr. llixcks (an old friend and school fellow) on its list of Knights Bachelor, and Don’s Peerage, Baronetage, and Knightage for 1601 does not mention Francis llixcks as having a title of any sort. We do not knotv whether Knighthood was offered to Mr. llixcks, but we have his own word for it that it was an honor he by no means aspired to. We repeat, therefore, that he owes his title of “Sir” exclusively to the agent or corre spondent of the Associated Press—who, by the way, has since announced the death of Richard Oastley, the champion of short time infant labor in the cotton factories, where as his name was Oastlek. Titles are rather gratuitously bestowed in this country. When Mr. Coburn, the great Free-trader, was here, he figured as « Sir Richard,” and a city contemporary, recently noticing “ The Chemical History of a Can dle,” said it was written by Sir Michael Faikaday, whereas the author remains plain Mr. Faraday —but with the greater dignity of being, perhaps, the most renownetVeleetrician in the world. Wni^Mectings A large and enthusiastic war meeting was held at Moorcstown, N.. T.. on Thursday even ing, which was eloquently addressed by Sena tor Ten Eyck, of New Jersey, and lion. Wm. ]>. Kkt.i.ey and I.onix Bt-odoet, Esq., of this city. The impressiveness of the proceedings was muc h increased by the delivery of a prayer by llev. 11. Hastings Weld. Another meet ing will l>e held at the Bear Hotel, in Bucks, to-day, which "ill be addressed by Judge Kelley, and probably by other speakers. We noticed the proceedings of the recent meeting at Oxford, Chester county, yesterday, and are glad that similar demonstrations are becoming frequent. Some think that the time for speaking lms gone by, because the time lor vigorous action has arrived. The con clusion of this proposition is correct, but the wisdom of tlie premises may be justly questioned. Secret but active efforts have been made by traitors to misrepresent the objects of the war, to weaken the patriotic spirit of our citizens, and to cast odium upon the Administration. It ,can do no harm to have these errors and misrepresentations cor rected by intelligent speakers, and in some cases much good may lie accomplished. Be sides, enlistments, though now very numerous in many sections, may easily be stimula ted in others. We verily believe that if the American people thoroughly compre hended all the issues involved in the contest, and realized how much might be done to hasten the complete triumph of the Union cause over the Secessionists, if we now had an additional force of 100,000 well equipped and well drilled men, ready to take tlie field, as many soldiers us wc could usefully employ would be under arms in a fortnight. As it is, the alacrity with which troops are recruited is highly gratifying, hut it is better to err on tlie side of safety and patriotism, by promptly offering move than arc needed, than by furnishing a smaller number than tlie exigencies of tlie campaign may require. The Democracy of Montgomery county have, for years past, been ruled and ridden by a set of arrogant, place-seeking dema gogues, and at tlie last Democratic meeting in that county a series of infamous resolutions were adopted. The consequence will, of course, be the defeat of any ticket placed upon such a platform. The yeomanry of Mont gomery, intelligent, independent, aud patri otic as they are, will resist and rebuke every attempt of the Breckinridge leaders to con tinue to delude them. Why cannot such men as Boxsall, Kugier, and Moore, follow the example of disinterested Democrats like Ciiav max and the two Davises, of Bucks county, Geoiiuiv Pearce and Dr. Whmer Worthing ton, of Chester county; James L. Reynolds, of Lancaster; Hendrick B. Wright, of Lu zerne; John Scott, of Huntingdon, and Nill, Kennedy, and Rowe, of Franklin, who, dis carding all past party connections and opi nions, imite with tlie Republicans in tlie for mation of Union county tickets? Tns effect of our brilliant victory at Ilat tcras Inlet is daily becoming more and more perceptible. It has encouraged and reani mated tho hearts of all loyal men, and fore shadowed the suppression of the great con spiracy ; it lias alarmed and terrified the traitors; it has opened up new means for hastening tlie termination of the war by increasing onv facilities for attack, and for sustaining the Union men of the South, some of whom arc already flocking into the cap tured forts to assure our soldiers of their de sire and determination to sustain the National Government. Funeral of General Lyon. The remains of General Nathaniel Lyon wore committed to their final resting place, in his native town of Ksstford. Connecticut, on Thursday last. Tho obsequies were of a sad and impressive char acter. The funeral oration was delivered by Hon. Galvsha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania, Speaker of the V. S. House of Representatives, and was a truly eloquent effort. A Hot-bed of Secession broken up in New Jersey. Deputy Marshal French, of New Jersey, with a posse of Union citizens, paid a visit to the town of Stralenberg, in Bergen county, New Jersey, on Thursday, and broke up-a rendezvous of Seces sionists numbering upwards of eighty. Thoy also captured forty three United States muskets. On administering the oath of allegiance, some of the company at first refused to take it, but fearing an imprisonment they at last yielded. Public Amusements. WiucATi.i:y CoNTi.NajiTAi. Theatre,— ln ano th«r column will be found an announcement of the opening of this theatre, formerly Welsh’s National. The performance on Monday evening will be “ The Tempest,” Mr. Wheatley as Prospero. Last night the theatre was opened to some of the proprie tor’s editorial and other friends, when the con cluding scene, representing Prospero y s vision, or the fairy abode of “ delicate Ariel ” in the En chanted Forest, was exhibited, as far as completed, and certainly, when seen in full beauty on Monday evening, will dazzle and delight those who behold it. A more beautiful scene, with admirable mechanism to make its action perfect, we have not seen. Mr. Wheatley bespoke the favor of his friends, on ac count of the whole arrangements not being per fected, but there was no occasion for apology. The house has been refitted, repainted, and re-uphol stered. The orchestra arm chairs, we assure our fair readers, will accommodate the most expansive (husbands and fathers write expensive) crinoline. Mrs. Garrettson’s Walnct-streetTheatre. —For his benefit, last night, Mr. Couldock pro dueed a very striking play, in the Belphegor style, as far as a juggler or mountebank being the hero, cnlled “Jocrisse, the Juggler,” which was lately played at the Adelphi Theatre, Mr. Webster and Miss Woolgar playing the characters sustained here by Mr. Couldock and Miss Alice Grey. The piece, which is from the French, and therefore admirable in situation, is full of interest—of interest, too, which increases in every act, until the denouement is truly most effective. Mr. Couldock makes his points very quietly—reserving himself for strong effect until the occasion demands him to draw upon his intellectual and artistical resources. In the end, the poor blatant Juggler of the opening scene rises to majestic dignity by the passion which he exhibits, when he repairs the wrong he has in flicted. Miss Alice Grey, who is quite handsome, with a good figure, though she is not hooped, (as ladies are, who desire to resemble barrels,) played the part of Julie, the Juggler’s daughter, in a touching manner. The parts where she has to sub due herself to grief are precisely those in which she is least successful. She is destined, we think, to be come a favorite here. Miss Wood, Mr. Barrett, and Mr. McCullough played their parts very fairly, but Yining Bowers, as Jocrisse’s Jack Pudding, made a very decided hit. His occasional somersaults, as he quitted the stage, were unexpected and well executed, In the farce of “ The Widow’s Vic tim,” Edwin Adams gave some good imitations, including one of Mr. Couldock, (think of that, and Mr. C. in the house, no doubt!) and that lively “ Corny” Jefferson—it is thus that her pretty name Cornelia is dwarfed—with pretty Miss Hemarde, and Messrs. Hemple and Bascombe, kept the ball up pretty well. “ Jocrisse” will be repeated to night, with Horseshoe Bobinson.” Mns. Drew’s Aiich-strbet Theatre.— “ The School for Scandal,” (with Mrs. Drew and John Gilbert, the best JjCidy Teazle and Sir Peter, now on the stage,) was repeated last night to a large house. To-night the performances will consist of the comedy of “ Allinithe Wrong,” and “Presump tivo Evidence.” Another fetter fromUeneral Scott to The People of Philadelphia. It will be remembered that soon after the Battle of Manassas, a second letter, from the citizens of Philadelphia to Lieutenant-General Scott, express ing their unditninished confidence in their “great commander,” was circulated _for signature, and eagerly signed by “rolls” of our citizens. The lion. Joseph It. Ingcrsoll, who was known to have written the letter, subsequently, by request, for warded it to the veteran, and we have now the plea sure of publishing his prompt and grateful response: IIEAIHjUARTERS or tub Armv, ) „ , Washington, Aug. 31, lXIil. j ilox. .losuior It. lxonnsoi.i.; Twice, within a short time, rolls of my fellow-citizens, of Philadel phia, including many personal friends, have over whelmed me with testimonials of their distinguished approbation and esteem. The second of these ad dresses has reached me through your honored hands. Such, I feel, aro the Towards which cheer and render happy the close of an old soldier’s life, now, by Divine goodness, much oxtended beyond the usual age of man. Happy to recognize in my correspondent an early and most highly esteemed friend, I remain faithfully his, Winfield .Scott. Kf.w Lithographs.— From T. B. Peterson ,fc Brothers we have lithographed portraits (twenty five cents each) of Governor Andrew, General Kobert Anderson, General Butler, Colonel Ells worth, General Wool, Mr. Seward, President Lin coln, all capital likenesses, and Senator Douglas The last rather resembles Mr. T. P. Pugh, the bookseller, than “the Little Giant.” Accompany ing these is an interesting view of Mr. Lincoln’s home, at Springfield, Illinois. These are all Boston engravings, of which Messrs. Peterson are tho sole agents in this city. The Press in Heading.—Harvey Birch & Brother arc the authorized Agents for The Press in Heading. Persons desiring the paper served at their residenees, in that city, will please leave their orders at the drug store of the Messrs. Birch. THE PRESS-PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER T, IB6L LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL." Washington, September 0, 1801 I am neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, hut I think we are on the road to an honorable and lasting peace. It will be a con quered peace—a peace won at the cannon’s mouth, sealed with the blood of traitors, and established upon the basis of the old Constitu tion, to last, let ns hope, through enduring generations. There is one subject upon which loyal men may freely write, and that is the, approaching overthrow of the Southern des potism, and, by consequence, the proclamation of enduring peace. It is true we must reach the end through war and carnage and death. But we will reach it. When Gen. McClellan encounters Gen. Beauregavd he will annihilate him, and will compel a surrender that will be followed, I predict, by a perpetual peace. This is bold language, but I am willing to stake my reputation upon it; and here are some of the reasons for the faith that is in me. If you will reprint and read the extracts from the Baltimore Sun, of this morning, you will see that llattcras was more than a com pensation for Manassas, aud that the whole people of North Carolina feel the blow struck by Butler and Stringliam, as if it had reached every heart and hearthstone in the State. It has aroused them to a double sense of the power of our great Government, and of the weakness of that counterfeit one which has covered them with irreparable calamities. It has given voice to honest complaint, courage to an overborne patriotism, and vitality to the contempt sincerely entertained for the Rich mond banditti. When this conspiracy com menced, I stated, in almost direct terms, that the Southern States would be surrounded by the awful power of tlic Federal Government; eaten up by their own factions; starved out by an efficient blockade ; taxed and plundered for the support of a ravenous rebellion; and because of the shamelessness of their revolt, and because of the atrocity of making slavery the pretext of a war upon Christianity and civilization, certain to fall under the judgment of every Government on the face of the earth. Has not this horoscope been already more than half accomplished? McCulloch is flying into Arkansas ; Magoffin cowers before the Fe deral authority and the decree of the ballot in Kentucky; Hardee is retreating along the Mississippi; Uosecranz is holding Lee, and Floyd, and Wise in check; the Baltimore mob, manacled and silent, glares powerless at the feet of General Dix. It is even rumored that the “ Grand Army” that now threatens McClellan on the shores opposite Washing ton will break up and dissolve. Meanwhile the blockade is stretching its long arms, and will presently lmg the whole Confederacy in an iron and wooden embrace. The Union men of all the slave States will shortly rise from whispered complaint into open denunciation, and the most potent enemies of the rebellion will speedily be found in the States now under its thraldom. So that you see that my pre diction is on the eve of fulfilment—that peace is to come from tlic efforts of our soldiers, aud not from the intrigues and treachery of those who can sec nothing dishonorable in the de gradation and humiliation of the North. The intelligence of the death of Jefferson Davis seems to be confirmed. When Stephen A. Douglas was called away, a fiendish exulta tion was exhibited in many of the Secession papers. The malignity with which they punish ed liis independence survived his death and rioted over his grave. Let us set a better ex ample, now that the great leader of the Seces sion tyranny has been summoned before the eternal bar. He was an imperious and posi tive public man. He rarely surrendered an opinion once formed until he degraded himself by throwing behind him his voluntary profes sions in favor of the Union. He was a close student, a chi valric opponent, a steadfast friend, a gentleman in all his relations, aud in his own family singularly kind and genial. Although undoubtedly the head and the heart of the Southern rebellion, he went into it reluctantly, as all who heard his last speech in the Senate will remember, when with broken accents and tearful eyes he bade farewell at once to that body and to all ids real greatness. Jefferson Davis was blessed with many accomplishments. He was alilto a soldier and a statesman. No public man of my acquaintance was more de voted to scientific pursuits, and more familijr with the abstruse teachings of political philoso phy. No branch of human knowledge seemed to be unworthy ef liis investigation. He was equally attentive to classical literature, to the details of military life, to the doctrines of political parties, to the study of men, and if Professor Baclic, of the Coast Survey, could speak, he would say of the fine work, of which lie is the accomplished head, and which has latterly proved its unconquerable useful ness, that Jctferson Davis was as conversant with the smallest minutisc of that noble institution as any other man not directly connected with it. ne was passionately de voted to the Smithsonian Institution, of which he was a Regent in former times. He devoted himself to the decoration of this capital, and stood by Captain (now General) Meigs in all his efforts to construct the water works, to finish the Capitol building on the grandest scale, and to push forward the extensions of the Interior and Treasury Departments. He was, undoubtedly, a great Secretary of MTar, and in this high office nothing so much de lighted him as to take young men by the hand, and when worthy, to advance them. If he educated Beauregard to destroy the Republic, he conferred many advantages upon McClellan to save it. If he assisted Lee and Johnston, and thus strengthened 'their hands for injury against the flag, he greatly favored Meigs and Franklin. Unlike Floyd, who succeeded him, he neither lied nor stole; and, unlike Mason, who retained his seat in the Senate while trying to demoralize the Government, he retired gracefully, if reluctantly, when called upon to carry his terrible theories into effect. Jefferson Davis was bom in 1805, was edu cated at West Point, served in the army from 1828 until 1835. He was a member of Con gress for one year, Colonel and Brigadier General in Mexico, a Senator in Congress for more than six years, Secretary of War under President Pierce, and again a member of tbc Senate, which position he left when Secession ripened into rebellion and when rebellion de manded ids services. I have not a doubt that he died of a broken heart. He was too thorougli-brcd a gentleman to be an honest traitor. He had too much contempt for false hood to represent a Government that was all a lie. Jeff erson Davis had a conscience, and therefore his broken oath pursued him like a Nemesis, and he who faced the cannon at Buena Vista, and stood unquailing before every personal peril, became a coward when he be held himself the representative, of perjury, and tlie first assassin of a country that had nurtured and educated him. The grave was, unquestionably, a welcome rest and refuge to him. If I have any reason for re gretting his death, it is because, if he had lived, Ills indomitable and desperate character would have driven his followers to a more speedy defeat than may now overtake them. Who is to he his successor remains to be seen. There is not one of all the banditti who may he called his equal. The Vice President, Stephens, with liis feeble, fragile frame, could not endure the weight of labor and of shame. Hunter is n timid, selfish, narrow man, who never rose to the dignity of a bold fight, and wiio never figured, save as the follower of another. Toombs is an uncertain, vapid, noisy gascon; Slidell distinguished only for the venom of his politics; Benjamin personally disgraced by revelations affecting ids personal integrity ; Yancey distrusted because of liis Northern birth, and remarkable only for liis py rotechnic oratory. I think our Secession friends should beware lest some unexpected chief should leap into the saddle of their dead Cid. The brains and conscience of the South, after such a dispensation, are undoubtedly with the Union men of the South. If the conspiracy has lost its head, the Union men may thereby have recovered their heart. Why should not old Sam Houston conic, forth and appear? “Why should*not Pierre Soule wake from his slumbers ? Where is llerschcl V. Johnson ? Where John C. Mason, of Kentucky? Why should not the death of Davis be the life of the cause of the Union in the Southern States ? When Douglas died lie died in liis glory, in the full flower of his fame, the hearts of twenty millions of people throbbing at his tomb, lie died breathing hope and confidence into the patriotic bosom, and he left behind him many who are animated by his example and Inspired by his sentiments. Nothing became him in life so much as the leaving of it; hut when Davis died he died with the whole moral argu ment against him and his cause, condemned by liis country, condemned by his God, and, I think I may say it, condemned by himself. Who, I repeat, will be his successor > LATEST NEWS IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. Munson’s Hill still held by Rebels. THEY PLANT HEAVY ORDNANCE, A BECONNOI3SANCE OF OUR ENTIRE LINE. Com, Strmgham’s Return to the Fleet, HATTEBA3 TO BE Great News from North Carolina. Ocracoke Fortifications Abandoned. THE PEOPLE TAKING THE OATH (IF ALLEGIANCE. From G-eneral Banks’ Column, SEIZURE OF ARMS AT FOOLESVILE. Gen. Grant in Possession of Paducah. Special Despatches to “ The Press.” Washington, September 6,1861. A Reconnoissance along the Whole lane— A reconnoissance was mode to-day along the whole position of the Federal army in Virginia, from a point opposite the Chain Bridge to Alexan dria. The condition of all the camps is excellent, and strict military discipline everywhere enforced. The soldiers are anxious to meet the enemy, how ever large may be the force. The heavy firing this morning was from battery practice, which persons a mile distant construed into an engagement, a battle having from day to day been predicted by many owing to the near approach of the two armies. The Confederates have taken possession of and erected earthworks on a hill about a mile south of and commanding the residences of Gi mihht Vas derwecken and Gilbert Yandeuderger, four miles from the Chain Bridge. Both of these houses are occupied by our pickets, while the pickets of the enemy are clearly within sight. The firing between them is frequent, each party availing themselves of every opportunity for a shot. It is feared that the Confederates intend shell ing those houses belonging to well known Union men. Lnst night, while on picket duty in the neighbor hood of the residence of Sir. Yanderweckeu, Sergeant Ivess and private William Fogarty, of Company E, Ninth Massachusetts regiment, were taken prisoners. General McClellan crossed the Long Bridge Inst night, and passed along the outposts of the army, returning by way of the Chain Bridge, to personally satisfy himself of the condition of affairs, and arrived in Washington before midnight. His own habits of watchfulness and industry have a most excellent effect on the entire army organization. Munson’s Heights arc still occupied by the enemy, who have planted two heavy pieces of ord nnnee at their earthworks. The Confederate pickets continue to fire at the house of Mary Hall, on tho right of Ball’s Cross Roads, where our pickets are sheltered. An order was issued to-day for the shooting of a soldier on next Monday for sleeping at his post. Wm. Thomas, arrested as a political prisoner, has been released on the greund that he is a British subject, and committed no offence. Professor Lowe, from his balloon, reports the position of the Confederate army about the same as it was three days ago. An anonymous telegraphic despatch to the re porter of the Associated Press, dated at Chain Bridge, says Captain Strosc, of the Second Regi ment of Wisconsin Volunteers, had a narrow es cape this morning. He was on picket duty three miles in front of our lines, on the Virginia side of the river, opposite Chain Bridge. Being mounted and in advance of his men, he was suddenly sur rounded and taken prisoner by six Secessionists, composed of four infantry and two cavalry. After taking him a short distance to the rear, they demanded his pistols. Thinking this his only chance for escape, he drew a revolver, fired, and shot two of his captors. Then patting the spurs to his horse, he started for his camp on a fall ran. The remainder of the party fired upon him, one ball passing through his canteen, another through his coat, grazing the skin, and a third through his left cheek, passing oat of his mouth. Nevertheless, he made good his escape, and cnm£ into camp this af ternoon, ready again to enterjhpon duty. Captain Strong fought bravely at Btuf Hud* *-+ ■ Appointments of P. M.s Pennsylvania. Henry Chevalier, postmaster at Glenn, MoKean j county, Pa., in place of Sarah Clendever, resigned; j Hubert Beatty, postmaster at Spring Church, Arm* strong county, Pa., in plaGe of Wm> Idings, re moved ; Thomas M. Sumption, postmaster at Buck, Lancaster county, Pa., in place of George W. Heubison, removed; Wm. Conner, postmaster at Webster’s Mills, Fulton county, Pa., in place of Daniel Crouse, removed; Virgil G. Birchard, postmaster at Sugar Lake, Crawford county. Pa., in place of Hugh C. Brawley, removed; E. j Wadsworth, postmaster at Pown Hill, Luzerne-i county, Pa., in place of N. D. Stiles, re- j moved; Joseph K. Ferguson, postmaster at Mechanics' Grove, Lancaster county, Pa., in place of Abraham liutz, resigned; William A. Bell, postmaster at Elder's Ridge, Indiarfh county, Pa., in place of Samuol Kennedy, resigned; Anson D. Corry, postmaster at Ulysses, Potter county, ! Pa., in place of Chester C. Lyman, resigned; An- I drew J. Hendrickson, postmaster at Phillips’ Mills, | Indiana county. Pa., in place of Hugh Mullen, re* ] signed; James F. Agnew, postmaster at Agnew’s l Mills, Venango county. Pa., in place of James D. | Shaw, resigned ; A. J. Monks, postmaster at Ring gold, Jefferson county, Pa., in place of James Dean, resigned. The loyalists are making a vigorous effort to pro cure true Union and able men for candidates for the. Legislature. The convention of delegates to select proper men have received very emphatic in structions on the subject of their duty; and, aware of the tricks of the so-called “Peace Party,” the loyalists will struggle hence for their rights and the restoration of a true Union sentiment throughout tlie State. Don’t Come to Washington. Large numbers of young men arrive here every week, seeking for that which they failed to obtain at home —employment. In most cases they are obliged to return disappointed. The first great business is to get our national affairs settled, and to this end every unemployed young man will find his legitimate place in the army, Since it is to be a fight, a vigorous and united effort, in the outset, will secure an earlier victory and restoration of peace. Rev. W. B. Evans has just received a first-class appointment in the Post Office Department in Washington. Mr. Evans was the last Moderator of the Presbytery of the District of Columbia, and has had charge of three Presbyterian churches on the border, where he has suffered much because of his devotion to the Union and Administration. Southern papers continue to tell their readers that the North is dividing, and a large portion of our people refuse to pay the direot tax. Our di rect tax is but a trifle. It is not so heavy, pro rata, as the direct taij of 1814; it is as a drop in the bucket compared with the taxes with which Southern property-holders are burdened. It will be cheerfully paid by all loyal and patriotic sub jeots. North Carolina. The reports of “ respectable gentlemen” from North Carolina “by a circuitous route,” that the Governor is a strong Union man, is received with very strong misgivings. We know, and We must judge by his acts, and they have beon against us. The report, also, of the election of eight repre sentatives to Congress, is not mueh more or mueh less than the report of eight self-constituted M. C.s, who are decidedly in too much baste to be great. There is a time for everything, and there will be a time to elect members to the United States Con gress from North Carolina, but “ not yet.” Pardoned by the President. Two aDd a half years ago Andrew J. Clark, of Milwaukee, was sentenced ten years to the State prison for forging fraudulent claims on the Pension Bureau. His case was presented to the President to-day. The leading citizens of his State, knowing that his illegal acts were committed when ho was under the influence of liquor, and knowing, also, that, aside from this, that he was a good citizen, joined in a petition for his pardon. The President has heard the enso, and ordered the papers granting his pardon to be xoado out. He has a worthy and devoted wife. From one to half a dozen “ contraband ” eseape from Virginia daily, and seek protection within the lines of our army. They are of the bettor and more intelligent class, and give very reliable roports of tho state of the rebel army. Mrs, Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln returns invigorated in health. Her two younger eons, who were with her, enjoyed their vacation heartily. They arc cordially received by their classmates. Hatteras Inlet. Tho War Department yesterday sent an order to General Wool, to permanently hold Hatteras Inlet. The Pension Bureau has already commenced pensioning the eoldiers who 1 have been wounded during the present war. Occasional, BY TELEGRAPH. The Rebel Flags Tom Sown. Battery Practice, Maryland Legislature. A Popular Appointment. The Direct Tax. Runaway Slaves. Pensioning Soldiers. The Pennsylvania Troops. Hon. John Covode arrived here to-day, and effected on arrangement ao a s prevent any conflict between the Federal and Pennsylvania State Governments. Governor Ourtih will be Instructed to commission nil regiments now in tho field, and those authorized to be raised in Pennsylvania by the War Department, giving all volunteers the benefit of the State appropriation, while the United State? will clothe aDd organize them. Russell and his Assailants. It is intimated that fib. Russell, in a tetter or two to a Senator, proposes to reply to some of his assailants, beginning with Dr. Kae. Iron-clad Frigates for Italy. The Italian Government hare contracted with Weiiii A Co.. New York, for two iron-olad war ships, to cost about (SIAM,4OO. They are ta bo built on the French plan, in preference to the English. The Gunboat R. B. Forbes. ,Y HELD. It is due to the Navy Department, and officers and men in our navy, to say that the officers and men of tho gunboat R. D. Forbes are all volun teers, not one of them having been in the United States service. Their conduct, while en route to Washington, will he made the subject of investiga tion. They were arrested on arrival. Washington was never more abundantly supplied with provisions of all kinds than at present, and tho abundance of the country is offered on sale at moderate prices. Beef Be. to 12ic ; butter 121 c. to 25e.; flour 85 to §8; tea 50o.; coffee 15e., he. Cooking Wood for the Soldiers. Regiments draw 60 to 66 cords of wood monthly. Tho supply for the cold months of autumn will be largely in excess of this. Care is taken to have the supply up to the demand. The New Granada Commission, It is probable that either Governor Briggs, of Massachusetts, or Mr. Partridge, of Maryland, will be chosen umpire of the New Granada and United States Commission. All the cases for indemnity, arising from the Panama riots and massnere of 1856, have been filed up to the Ist inst. New Granada has, by the convention, three month? in which to take testimony. Of this Mr. Carlisle, the coun sel for the Republic, will probably avail himself. Judge Dean and Hon. Samuel S. Cox, of Ohio, represent thirty or forty cases, and Hons. Re vkrdt Johnson and Truman Smith, and Messrs. Da vidue and Cox, of Washington, are counsel for other parties. The impression prevails among the slaves of Virginia, and probably throughout the South, that the war will bring them freedom. So those state who escape to onr lines from tho other side of the river. The Steamer Pensacola. The new steamer Pensacola will leave hero in a few days, probably for New York. Arrival of Troops. The War Department is receiving troops as fast as they can be conveniently armed and assigned positions. Return of Commodore Stringham. Commodore Stringiiam transacted his business at the Navy Department to-day, and will at once re turn to the fleet. Miscellaneous. The activity and energy of tho army inspires the Government v ith full confidence of success in main taining the Union. Tho complaints of demoralization are no longer heard, while the army is steadily increasing in num bers and the ability to perform its functions. Major B. B. French has been appointed Com missioner of Public Buildings, in place of Wood, resigned. Outrage in Missouri by the Rebels. A (RAILROAD TRAIN THROWN INTO THE BAGGAGE-MASTER ALONE ESCAPING UNINJURED. Hudson, Mo., Sept. s.— Abe Huger, the baggage master on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, furnishes to the correspondent of the St. Louis De mocrat the following account of a diabolical out rage on that road on Tuesday last': The passenger express train, bound west, was thrown into the Platte river, by the timbers on the east end of the bridge having bey) burned, so as to give way when the train reached that portion. The entire train went down, the engine turning oyer, and the bag gage, freight, mail, and two passenger cars falling piled on the top. The passenger cars were com pletely crushed. I was the only one on the train that escaped unhurt.. After getting out of the bag gage ear, X rnmdnrnrri taking the passengers that not killed from the wreck. Conductor J. C. Cutler died in a few minutes. Frank Clark, engineer, had one leg completely twisted and jammed into strings. He died in a few minutes'after being discovered. Fieid-yuiii agent;- Charles Moore, fite ; man; and F. Foxfa brakesman, were killed. Among the wounded were Mr. Medill, of bhio, a son of Dr. Medill, and his wife, both badly wounded. I could not learn the names of all tho passengers. I went to St. Joseph and got an engine, and, with physicians and other necessaries, returned to the scene of disaster at S o’clock A. M. The'greatest excitement prevails in St. Joseph in regard to this inhuman outrage. Important from Cairo. GEN. GRANT IN POSSESSION OF PADUCAH, Rebel Flags Tom Down by Loyalists. Proclamation of Gen. Grant. Cairo, Sept. 6.— This morning at 11 o’clock, General Grant, with two regiments of infantry, one company of light artillery, and two gunboats, took possession of Paducah, Kentucky. He found Secession flags flying in different parts of the City, in expectation of greeting the arrival of the rebel army, which was reported to be 3,800 strong, only 10 miles distant. The loyal citizens tore down the Secession flags on the arrivnl of our troops. General Grant took possession of the telegraph office, railroad depot, and Marine Hospital. He found large quantities of cooked rations, and sup plies of leather for the rebel army. The following proclamation was issued: I have eome among you, not as an enemy, but as your friend and fellow-citizen; not to injure or annoy you, but to respect, defend, and enforce the rights of all loyal citizens. The enemy in rebel lion against our common Government has taken possession, and planted its guns upon the soil of Kentucky and fired upon our flag. Columbus and Hickman-are in his hands. He is moving upon your city. . I am here to defend you against this enemy, to as sist you to maintain the authority and secure your Government. I have nothing to do with your per sonal opinions. I shall deal only with armed re bellion, its aiders and abettors, You can pursue your usual avocations without fear. The strong arm of the Government is here to protect its friends and punish only its enemies wherever manifested: When you aro able to defend yourselves and main, tain the. authority and protect the rights of the loyal citizens, I shall withdraw the forces under my command. N. S. Grant, Brigadier General Commanding. A, Regiment of Kentucky Cavalry for the United States Service. Louisville, Sept, 6.—Hon. James S. Jackson will issue & spirited call to-morrow for a regiment of Kentucky Cavalry, under the authority of the Enited States, for three years’ service or during the war. He states that the soil of Kentucky has been wantonly invaded. Lexington, Sept. 6.—The following account of recent events in this vicinity is furnished to the St. Louis Republican : A large Secession force surrounded this town on both sides of the river, last week, and arrested a Dumber of Union men hero, including Ex-Govcrnor King, Judge Hyland, and fib:. L. Fields. On Friday, of last week, at the instance of these gentlemen, a flag of truce was sent in by the rebels, which resulted in a conference, about a mile from town, between Colonel Rout, General Reed, and Captain Shelby, on the rebel side, and Major Bricker, Captain Graham, and Lieutenant Brown, on the Federal side. The rebels demanded the unconditional surrender of the fort, which was flatly refused. Daring the investment of the town by the Seces sionists a good deal of skirmishing took place in the streets of the city, and in the woods on both sides of the river. One mortally and several slightly wounded. The Federal troops burned a warehouse and several frame houses, where the rebels had encamped on the north side of the river. Sr. Louis, Sept. 6.—The steamers Champion , Hannibal , and Meteor, the property of rebel citizens, were seized at the wharf to-day by Col lector Howard, and confiscated under the rocent act of Congress. * W. B. Redfield, the correspondent of the Chicago Journal, was arrested to-night, charged with hola iug communication with the rebels. Glorious News from North Carolina. Fortress Monroe, Sept. 6, via Baltimore.—The steamers Monticello and Harriet Lane arrived from Hatteras Inlet this morning, and roport the gratifying intelligence that the rebels have aban doned their strong fortifications at Ocracoke Inlet. Multitudes of North Carolinians hare demon strated their loyalty to the Government by coming to Hatteras Inlet to take the oath of allegiance. Col. Hawkins sends word that he administered the oath te between two and threo hundred persons, in a single day. The steamer Paienee still lies in the Inlet, and the Susquehanna'on the outside. The Susquehanna ran down to Ocracoke Inlet and found the fortifications there completely de serted. The rebels had carried away tho guns, and tlio white flag was everywhere exhibited. The Death of Jetferson Davis Denied. Washington, Sept 6.— The Government has not received any despatch confirming the reported death of Jefferson Davis. Tho special sensation correspondents seem deter mined to kill poor Jefferson D. The Kentucky Legislature. FiiAsKrvKT, Sept, 6 —Nothing important has been transacted in the Legislature to-day. Our Markets. Emancipation. RIVER, FROM MISSOURI. FROM THE SOUTH. TWO THOUSAND MUSONEBS AT RICHMOND. Cold Weather m the Mountains. ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. Fort Pickens Opens Fire on the Dry-Dock. Locismus, Sept. 6.—A despatch from Rich moral euys: ‘'One hundred and two Federal prisoners reached here this afternoon. They were taken by General Floyd, near Ganley bridge, last week. One hun dred of them belonged to the Ohio Seventh Regi ment, and there ore now about 2.000 Federal prisoners here. ‘■The weather in the mountains ® quite cool, and winter clothing a absolutely needed by many of the soldiers. <£ A railroad engineer, who ha£ just arrived here, gays a serious accident occurred on the railroad near Abington, to-day. The Aiken Guards, of tho Fourteenth Louisiana Regiment, had on» of their members killed and thirteen wounded. “ Congress was in session for about two boors OU Tuesday, the 3d, and them adjourned till U» third Monday in November.” The Mobile Tribune, of the 2d", states that while men were employed in getting the dry dock ready to be raised, they were firedion from Fort Pfekens, first by a blank, then by solid shot, and then ebell. The last came near doing damage, and the men acfiordingly left speedily. The Tribune indig nantly demands—“ls not this an outrageous act of The Mobile Register confirms the report that General Braxton Suarg has been transferred from l’ensacola to the Potomac, and is succeeded in command by Brigadier-General R. 11. Ander son, of South Carolina. From Gen. Bunks’ Column. Montgomery County,, Md., Sept. 2.—An eye witness states that the affair at Conrad’s Ferry, a week ago, was as follows : A party of Union scouts crossed the river, took two prisoners in arms, and four horses. Reaching the river, on their return, they succeeded in getting two horses over, when they were attacked, and compelled to lot the pri soners go. The nest day a battery appeared opposite our en trenchments, and commenced shelling us. No bat tery being there at the time, our men responded with their muskets and rifles. Three days subsequent to this exchange of cour tesies, a large rebel camp was discovered to be within range of our rifle batteries, and near Lees burg. An active bombardment soon caused the rebels to leave their quarters for a safer posi tion, a mile, at least, further from the river. Our artillerists say that they throw shells from their rifled guns over and beyond the town of ; Leesburg. Information given by negroes induced a search, yesterday, south of Poolesvillo, for arms, supposed to be intended for Maryland rebels in the rebel cause. The search was successful. Some twelve or fifteen complete cavalry equipments were dis covered and retained by our scouts. Residents of the neighborhood assert, however, that the equip ments belonged to a company of Home Guard Cavalry which was raised lost winter to guard against a rising of negroes; that the company was outfitted by the State, but owing to the distance from the place of assembling, at which many of the members lived, the company was disbanded before General Patterson took command of the depart ment. The captain and some of the officers are now in Virginia. The company was named the Pooles ville .Light Dragoons. Two men, supposed to bo active Secessionists, were captured at the same time by scouts from the Twenty-ninth Pennsylva nia Regiment. Colonel Murphy. Two complete cavalry equipments, with two magnificent horses, were taken by the same party. The news of the successful expedition of General Butler, on the North Carolina coast, was received here this morning, and had an inspiriting effect on our troops. Arrival of the Crusader. . New York, Sept. 6.— The steamer Crusader has arrived from Ivey West to repair. New Jersey Cavalry. Trenton, Sept. 6. —Colonel Halstead’s regiment of cavalry paraded to-day, preparatory to their departure to the seat of war. They made a fine appearance, and were enthusiastically cheered. Colonel Halstead was formerly a member of Con gress. Patriotic Speech of Ex-Minister Wright. Indianapolis, Ind., September 6. —Ex-Governor Wright, late Minister to Berlin, had an enthusias tic reception to-night. He made a straight-out Union Speech, advocating'.* l war to tho knife," un til the last vestige of rebellion was crushed out. THE CITY. AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. Walnut-Street Theatre—Ninth and Walnut sts. — 11 Jocriese, the Juggler"—“ Horseshoe Robinson." Arch-Street Theatre—Arch Btreet, above Sixth.— 11 All in the Wrong"—“ Presumptive Evidence." Assembly Buildings. —Sanderson’s “ Southern Re bellion,” “Russian War,” 4c. A Deputy Marshal in West Chester.— Yesterday morning Deputy Marshal Sharkey started to West Chester with a warrant for a man named W. T. Phillips, alleged to have been a sol dier in the Confederate army. Said Phillips had I been arrested in Chester county, and lodged in jail at West Chester, so that there seemed little difficulty in the way of securing and handing him oyer to the Philadelphia authorities. At the West Chester jail Mr. Sharkey served his warrant upon the keeper, who, in turn, exhibited a writ of habeas corpus, returnable at the County Court, on Satur day. Mr. Sharkey made every effort to secure the person of Phillips, assisted by Wayne Mc- Veigh, Esq., the efficient attorney of the town. All efforts proved unavailing, and finally Marshal Sharkey, when about to take the evening train for the city, was approached by Joseph Lewis, former ly a candidate for Collector of this port under President Lincoln, and served with a similar writ, returnable at the court-house before Judge Haines this morning. Mr. Sharkey had at the time a war rant for Phillips’ commitment to Fort Lafayette, the charges against him being fully substantiated. The prisoner will be secured to-day and taken at once to New Y'ork. Marshal Sharkey has made a reply to the writ, and expects no further difficulty in the matter. Constitutional Union* Convention. —The delegates to the Constitutional Union Convention re-assembled last evening, at the County Court House, ffm. S. Hoster, president, in the chair. Mr. Pierce, of the Ninth ward, wished that all the nominations that had been made at the previous sessions might he revoked, in order that they might select such candidates ns had already been nomi nated by the other parties. The president said the Convention had no authority to do this. One member wished to know whether any dele gate, who had arowed himself a Democrat had a right to remain in the room and vote on the nomi nations. The president said that was a matter for the Convention to decide. The delegate to whom these remarks referred stated that he had said he was a Democrat, bat it was only in a joke—he was a Constitutional Union man. The Convention finally proceeded to bnllot for Sheriff, when Robert Ewing, on the first, received 38 votes, and was declared the nominee. A motion was made to make the nomination una nimous. A member arose, and said he hoped the nomina tion would not be made unanimous. He had come there as a Constitutional Union man, but he found he had made a mistake—he had got into a Locofoco convention. He would never support this man for Sheriff; and would now retire from the Convention. The delegate then left the room, amidst great ex citement—the president stating that the Convention was neither a Black Republican nor a Locofoco one. On taking the vote the nomination was not made unanimous. On motion, it was agreed to go into the judicial nominations. Mr. Brazier offered a resolution that the present judges of the court he nominated. This resolution was declared out of order by the president. Oswald Thompson was then nominated by accla mation as President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. The Convention then proceeded te ballet for as sociate judges, with the following result: FIRST BALLOT. Purnam Sheppard 13 E. E. Pettit 2 Joseph Allison... Joseph Allison was then declared the nominee amid great applause. The nomination was made unanimous. George Sharswood was nominated by acclamation as President Judge of the District Court. The Convention next proceeded to ballot for assoeiate judges, when I. Clark Hare and Will. 0. Bateman were duly nominated. The Convention then gave three cheers for the ticket and adjourned sine die. The following petition, with numerous signatures, will be presented to the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia at their next meeting. It awaits further signatures at the Exchange: The petition of the undersigned citizens of Phi ladelphia respectfully represents — That, as the Constitution of the United States was signed in Philadelphia, a proud memorial in the nation’s history which is the exclusive property of (his city, they earnestly desire that the approach ing anniversary of that great event, the first since the commencement of the great rebellion-,should be observed here in a manner commensurate with the loyal character of the people ; they desire it in grateful remembrance of those who have preceded, and as a noble incentive to those who azo to come after, them ; and they desire it, further, as a proper manifestation to their loyal fellow-citizens through out the Union of the steadiness and brightness with which, at this great national crisis, the fires of pa triotism continue to bum upon her altnrs, here, in this great city, in which not only was the Constit ution signed, out from which the Declaration of In dependence and the Farewell Address of our im mortal founder were first issued to the nation and to the world. They therefore respectfully and earnestly request your honorable bodies to pass a joint resolution re commending to all the citizens of Philadelphia to commemorate the 17th day of September next, as far as possible, by patriotic observances similar to those which annually mark the return of tho 4th of July and the 22d of F ebruary. And they will ever, Ac. 2Gth August, 1861. Coi. Owen’s Regiment. —This regiment is now nearly full, and now recruits are rapidly coming in. Company I, Captain Thomas Kelly, is recruiting at the house of Thomas Carroll, corner of Twenty-fourth and Spring Garden streets. Young men desirous of joining the company must apply immediately, as the roll is nearly full; pay and rations to commence immediately. This regi ment is attached to Baker’s hrigndtbi und will he armed with the Enfield ritte. Col. Rush’s Cavalry. —Part of this regi ment is now in camp about six miles from the city, on the Logan estate, and other companies arc being rapidly filled up. Company D, of this regiment. hae opened a rendezvous at Second and Noble streets, and at Fourth and Washington streets, where a few men will yet be taken The captain of this company is Joseph Wright, son of lion. 11. If. Wright, M. C., of Wilkcsharre, and served in the three-months service as adjutant of the Pennsyl vania Eighth. He is undoubtedly a capable officer. A number of fine young fellows have come down from Williamsport, and other neighboring towns, In charge of the officers of this company, and will probably be mustered into service to-day. Starotnc! Case.—Yesterday afternoon a German, mimed John Schrout, while intoxicated, went into a tavern- at Rainbow street and Trenton •venue, and there- behaved in a disorderly man ner. The bartender, .Tobn Barnett, attempted to put him ont, whew Schrout drew a knife and stabbed! the former in the breast. The wound would’ probably hare proved fatal had not the knife struck a rib and'glanced off. The German, after stabbing Barnett,, ran off, but wne pursued, and, after a desperate fight, waa taken into cus tody by Officer Willragmyer, of the Nineteenth ward. Baltimske Central. Railroad,—This-road has improved wonderfully, under the ener»tic superintendence of Henry Wood-, Esq- A large number of horses for Government use have been bought along the line, and several mills-are engaged in purchasing and sawing Government timber' for naval purposes. At Avondale, Evan Morris, Esq;-, has been buying grain for Government, his ship ments, during the week, amounting, to- 30)000 bushels. Nearly 400,000 bushels per week are being transported over this road, and< lime, cattle, and other produce ia proportion. The rood is paying handsome interest upon its investments just now. Another Postponement -The hearing off tho case of Perkins .t Bolton, oharged- with- manu facturing munitions of war for the rebels, was to hnve taken place yesterday nfternoon, before the United States Commissioner. It waa further post poned until this afternoon, in consequence of’the absence of material evidence. Seizure of More Contraband Yesterday morning the collector of the port caused the seizure of the schooner Alice, Captain Thompson. One fourth of this vessel is owned in North Carolina, and the remainder in Philadelphia. A number of expedients have been-resorted to, in some instances, to evade tho confiscation law, but Uncle Sam's officials arc too sharp, hereabouts for these schemes to avail much. Proceedings have been instituted in the- United States District Court, before Judge Cadwalndcr, relative to the late seizures of vessels at this port. The owners have filed their petitions, praying a remission of the forfeiture. A Runaway. —About noon, yesterday, a horse attached to a wagon ran off from Third and Chestnut streets. The wagon got interlocked with a second vehicle at the start, and both horses ran together with the two vehicles. A lamp post was smashed, and a shaft was broken, but no important damage was sustained. Tiie Prize Fleet —The fleet of four or five vessels taken by our gallant men-of-war from the rebel pirates are now moored in the Delaware, at Cnllowhill-street wharf. Though there is nothing peculiar in these vessels from any other, yet, from the fact that they are prizes, makes them very at tractive, and hundreds of people visit them daily. Major Anderson’s Sword. —The joint special committee of Councils appointed to have made and presented to Major Robert Anderson a sword, as a token of the feelings entertained for bis patriotism and bravery, by the citizens of the oity of Philadelphia, have completed their labors. The sword is a beautiful article, and reflects great credit on the sub-committee and its patriotic chair man, Andrew J. Catherwood, to whose personal efforts and elegant taste in the original design of the sword and jewelled case. It is worth six hun dred dollars. A Serenade. —Last evening, about half past nine o'clock, the band attached to the Twenty* eighth Regiment, Colonel Geary, proceeded to the residences of Colonel De Korponay, Licnt. Colonel Kane, and General Patterson, all of whom wore favored with a serenade. No speeches were made at either of the above places. It was expected that General Patterson would make n few remarks, but that gentleman fniled to make his appearance. After the band left the residence of General Patter- Son, they proceeded to the Continental Hotel, and there tendered a serenade to Colonel Cressman, of Missouri. Arm Broken, —Yesterday afternoon a lad named John Richardson, aged twelve years, while walking on the top of a fence at the Foster Home, Fourteenth ward, fell and broke his arm. He was taken to his home, at Twenty-first and Cal-' lowhill streets. Drowning Cases.— Yesterday afternoon the body of a man, named Jacob Frechor, was found drowned at Fab-mount. A boy, whose name we were unable to ascertain, was drowned at the Falls of the Schuylkill yester day afternoon. The National Loan. —During yesterday ninety-four thousand dollars’ worth of treasury notes were subscribed for at the office of Jay Cooke & Co., No. 114 South Third street. The office will be open until five o’clock this afternoon, and on Monday until nine in the evening. A Precious Charge, —Last evening an in fant about one month old was left with a colored woman, at Broad and Market streets, by an un known white woman, who forgot to return for the little one. It was taken charge of by a neighbor. . Election of a Brigadier General. —Frank Patterson has been elected a Brigadier General of the Reserve Brigade. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. Quarter Sessions —Judge Ludlow Near ly the whole of yesterday morning was consumed in the trial of William Downs, charged with receiv ing some stolen anny pants. They were stolen from a poor woman, who had just finished them for a store from which she was in the habit of procuring work. The jnry rendered a verd ct of guilty, and the receiver was sentenced to 18 months in the county prison. John Brennan was convicted of the larceny of twelve one-dollar notes from Abraham Becket. Beckct testified that he was a stranger in the city, and wanted a place to lodge; tho prisoner took him to a place, and when there asked for a quarter; witness pulled out his pocket-book to give the mo ney, when the prisoner snatshed it from hi? hand? and ran away; In the book was twelve dollars in small notes; witness then ran after the prisoner, and caught him after some time, and handed him to an officer. Sentenced to six months in the coun ty prison. John Levan was called up for trial on a charge of beating bis wife. The prosecutrix did not appear, and the jury, under instructions from the District Attorney, rendered n verdict of not guilty. The following homicide cases are set for trial on Tuesday next: Commonwealth vs. Addis Hayes; Commonwealth vs. Samuel Segar; Commonwealth vs. Wm. Goleher; Commonwealth vs. Wm. Spittall; Commonwealth vs. James Phillips and Walter Phillips. The first of these will be called up on the day indicated, and the others will follow in regular order. CITY ITEMS. LATEST AND GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN COOKING* From the number and variety of improvements that have made in the important hpuseHrvping article vf Cooking gtovesj within the last few years, wo hod almost been led to believe that such a state of perfec tion had been attained as to render further progress impossible. In the matter of mechanic arts, how ever, as in other Reids of discovery, true genius Is inexhaustible, and accordingly we find that the la test and greatest improvement in the article of Cooking Stoves has been reserved for the fall of 1861. The name with which this prodigy of tho stove-making art is con nected our readers will probably already have suspected to be Mr. JAMfcIS Si*eAr, who, we notice, has in some of the journals teen not inaptly designated « The Napoleon of this Stove Trade.” A visit to his complete establish ment, No. 1116 Market street, yesterday, with a view to ascertaining from licftdijuartors the present status and fu ture prospects of that department of trade this season, was the means of introducing the stove iu question to our notice, and, after examining it thoroughly, our “ verdict” upon it* merits is, that ft is by far the most perfect Cook ing-Sfove ever given to the public , and that it needs but to be seen by intelligent people wishing to buy , to give it popular precedence over all others now in use . To be a little more explicit, we may state that the Stove itself is the celebrated Spear Gas-burning Cooking Stovo—widoly known as the best Stove of the age—with a recent ini provementf (embracingseveral important in vented and patented by Mr. Spear, that, in our judgment, enhances its value twofold, without materially increasing its cost. We have not space to give all the details of the improvement to the public, but will hazard the opinion, that no one who will take the ' trouble to call at Mr. Spear's and examine it for himself, will dissent from the flavoring estimate here expressed with regard to it. The saving of fuel is ro palpable, the increased convenience so obvious, mid the generally improved efficiency of the stove so apparent, tliat we are greatly deceived if its ex hibition to purchasers docs not speedily and effectually distance the most formidable rivals that cats possibly be brought in competition with it. We shall probably have more to say of this ‘‘■Latest and Greatest” improve ment in a future article. In the meantime, we would recommend our readers, whether intending to pnrclntsG or not, to embrace the opportunity of examining this stovo for themselves, both for tho interest attaching to a perfect piece of mechanism, and tlie satisfaction of knowing just where to obtain the best Cooking-stovc-in the United States. They are manufactured in five dif ferent sizes. Wo may also mention, in this connection, that Mr Spear is now niuntjfartwring to order mere than evesr ot his celebrated improved gas-burning, air-ttght, firv linard stoves, for heating parlors, vhmubere, ihni»g rooms,' sitting-rooms, iVe.. The for resta ting the draught, patented by Mr. Sueur, renders this stove a sine qua non in every dwelling-house,, and as- its merits become more generally known, we presume tlkero will be few lion** built without introducing this iavulu atile auxiliary to the comfort, convenience, and economy of its inmates. Of the Gas-buruing Parlor Stove, commonly known as “ Silver’s ratent,” with Mr. Spear’s- several improve ments, of his own invention, wo have already spoken in terms of just commendation, und refer to them, b«o to say, that the splendid stock of them which, he now ex hibits at his wareiwonis, made up for the fall trade, is well worthy tin* attention of buyers. Upon the whole, we are glad to recognize in this way ojl cstablißluaont of as much enterprise and calibre us this evidently pos sesses, and wlUi say, in conclusion, tluut its proprietor richly deserves klie success he has achieved.. R$W RETAU. liKV-aX>OI>S 1 LOUSE For many years, the northwest corner of Market and Eighth fctreris has been assowStated, in the minds of our citizens, wiilb dry. goods—dry goods at rcfoil—cukap dry goids. The corner has boon nuvuy years in passing through few hands, und is at present conducted under the proprietorship of Messrs. Cowperlhwuit & Co., two youvg men of large experience in tho trade, first-rato business qunliflcntic*3, and energy to Apply them. Thohf years of practice in the wholesale department of the dry goods trade has procured for them many advantages in buying, and having commenced under auspices in every other respect favorable, they are quite sure to maintain, And even jjnprove upon, the reputation attaching to their “corner” iu former days. Their present Mock, selected with great care, exrtlk-nt taefe, and bought mainlr be fore 11k- late advance in the prize- el good*, ia large find admirably aworted, anil the crowd. of custriners which now dally throng their store are nt- to— practical than lavish In their assertions, tint “ Cowpertliwaift Co.’s, Kialitu mid Situ-lift, is the place-to buy good goods at low ri-ici-s.” M e commend tin's youPf? firm to tiie favor and iiotroiiiige of Hie pnKfc, oral wish' them all-success in tiieir new enterprise. I-.INCV GOODS AND DIIUCOISTS' ABTICMH. 11l another part of our pa-orr to-day w illbe found tliefaU announcement of Mr. IV. Do Glenn, No. 20'South Fourth street, to whleli we would direct tie- attei/Son of buyers, This is one of tiie comparatively few really Ant-rate storks of goods that n*v tllllr season offered,-ar.4 em braces beyond a doubt oite of Ilic most cwnpietv and varied assortments of goodberilbraced under tiie head of Fancy Goods und Druggisto’ AVtlcies to he fodfid’iu-tiio rounfry. The foreign part of 1 life stock are all’of Mr. Glenn’s own importation, anil tis- bis facilities furob. twining American goods from tbe very best BourOee-ora unsurpassed r dealers will certfsftlly find it to the.'t ad-- vantage to examine liis Block before- purchasing stse wlicye.- A Seasonable Item for Kbrciiants and- Otuhxs. —Tho justly celebrated Kerosene Oil Lamp, manufactured’ and sold by Messrs. Wiftbra- A Co., at thoir great ee Light Emporium,” No. 35 Ncrtlt l Eighth street, corner of Filbert, i» rapidly taking the place of all other portable lights tlirougUomt our large cHiospand the entire country. This is priwrrs facie proof thab they are tho best in use,- and- it ought to auggcßt the idfca to shrewd storekeepers, that not to’keep them for Bale ih-to- be behind the times. Some country merchants in the interior towns, we understand, are selling large quantities ofl thoee in valuable lamps. A Few Words about: Messes. Wasaumker tc Brown’s New OAK H*nn Clotihxo Blzalic—This popular new cstiihliwhiiu-nt-, southeast corner of Market and Sixth streets,- has already achieved the ■ nnmo of keeping the most tasty Btock of ready-made clothing, and materials to make them; also, of making splendid fits, employing tiie most skilful workmen, and charging very moderate prices. Tiiis ia about: as good a reputation as any clothing house need aspire to. The work being-mad* to order, both Tor military and cdoiHaua, by these gentle men, is increasing upon them daily. Their fall stock ia Targe, and admirably eolocted. Things that Delight the Palate.—YTith nil the world's boasted progress, there is one thinff ia which modern and ancient experience ii the same. Thou sands of years ago the shortest and surest way into a mini’s good graces vas through his palate. It is- the same to-day, and this accounts for the well-understood fact that almost every man, woman,- and child in Pliiki flelphin always speaks-in praise of the home of EvG. Whitman A Co, r Second street, below Chestnut, who make and sell the richest, finest* andi purest confection ery in the country. The more mention'of their dollcious preparations evokes an electric smite m every family providing tho thing itself is forthcoming. Husbands* lovers, fathers, and brothers will please-make a note. St. Nicholas Hotel, Neat York. —Wo call the attention of our readers to the another column, of this palatial Hotel, whose Proprietors, with a view to meet the exigencies of the times, have re duced the price of board to two dot.laikt pgr day, Owr friends visiting New York can now share ail tno luxuries of a sumptuous table and a princely house for a very moderate per diem sum. Pure Rye Whisky —A pare- article of Whisky, in theso days, is unite an acquisition. We have tested the Bye Whisky manufactured by Burnside, at his well-known establishment in Western Pt-oasylvanift, and find it unequalled for purity and delicacy of flavor. It is highly recommended by the medical profession os a sti mulating tonic for tho sick and infirm* and no family should bo without a supply. It is to be regretted that so much of tho liquors vended are- of those- descriptions that contain poisonous ingredients. Those who are in the habit of using, to a moderate extent, stimulating liquors, should be careful to drink none other than ‘‘Burnside’s Pure Old Monongahela Whisky," which is manufactured of the best rye-malt, and is entirely pure and healthful. Messrs. Stockdale & Co., No. 331 Walnut street, are tlic agents for the sale of the article. Brown & Brothers- 7 Liquid Blacking.— Messrs. B. F. Brown A* Co., of Boston, have presented for our inspection a package of tliis celebrated Blacking. We have tested it by a practical application of the liquid to our rusty boots, and the effect astonished us by tho beautiful und dxunblc polish it imparted to them. It ac complishes its work in a very brief time, and, which is quite desirable, softens the- leather without nny injury whatever. Wo cheerfully recommend it to the public, and predict for it an extensive sale and widespread popu larity, The Lord's Prayer.— ln another column will be found the advertisement of Austin & Wehrly, of York, Pa. * who propose, for the small sum of ouo dollar, to be puid by subscribers, to furnish a copy of a beautifully illustrated steel engraving of “The Lord’s Prayer." Each subscriber, in addition to the above, will receive a gift. The gifts designed for tiie distribution consist of houses and lots in the beautiful town of York, wngons, buggies, watches, jewelry, books, Ac, For par ticulars, see advertisement. The New Treasury Notes.— The demand for tiie new treasury notes in this city is almost greater than the supply. They are much sought after, nud the city will soon be flooded with them. Wo are informed that they will be taken in payment for clothing at the Mammoth Gift Clothing Emporium of Granville Stokes, No. 609 Cheßtnut street, where every garment is of a superior quality, and sold at the lowest price. To each purchaser a handsome Gift is presented, worth, in some cases, twice the value of the money invested. Tiie Gray Reserve Brigade*— The First Bogiment of Gray Reserves had a regimental drill on Thursday. They looked exceedingly well, from the fact that the majority of them procured their garments at tho Brou n Stone Clothing Hall of Bocklull & Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth. This firm is largely engaged in the manufacture of military uniforms, and large and small orders are filled with equal facility, and in the same unexceptionable manner. The Beforted Death of Jeft. Davis re minds us that the celebrated Cravat Store of Mr. J. A. Eehlemnn is stilt at No, 701 Chestnut street, northwest corner td gcvexith. New York Markets of Yesterday. Flour, Ac.—The demand for Western and State flour is fair, owing to the scarcity of stock, but prices are irre gular. State brands arc firmer ami In demand to com plete cargoes. The better grades are unsettled but in fair demand. The sales are 12,700 bbls at $4.45a4.5Q for superfine State and Western; 94.65f1r4.80 for old and fresh-ground extra State j 54.85®5 for fancy do; 54.65a4.95 for tho low jErrndes of Western extra; 85@6.10 for shipping brands of round-hoop extra Ohio, and $5,20&6 for trade brands do. Canadian flour is in moderate demand nt $4.70a6.50 for extras. ' Southern flour is dull and heavy—sales of 476 bbls nt $5n5.60 for mixed togood superfine Baltimore, &•(*., ftnd 55.70a8 for the better grades. Bye flour is dull—sales of 107 bbls nt $2.25a3.50. Com meal is inactive—sales of 160 bbls ut $2.80 for Jersey and 53a3.10 for Brandywine. Grain. —The wheat market is firm, and the demand is fair. The arrivals arc moderate and the market clows quietly. Sales of 02,000 bus tat $1,030-1,04 for good No. 1 Chi ctago spring; 51.044t1.0S for Milwaukee Clubj sl.os for Ibicinc pprlng; $1.1201.35 for rod Western; $1.1701.16 for amber Michigan: $1.22 for amber Kentucky; $1.20 01.60 for white do; $1.31 for choice white Michigan, and $1.2201.23 for white Ohio. Earley mul Barley Malt are unchanged. Oats are firm, and in good demand nt 27®30c for Ca nadian, and 33034 c for State and Western. live is firm; sales of 4,000 bus at62c for Western, and 68c for river. Corn opened firmer and in fair demand, but at the close is dull und heavy. The snles are 76,000 bushels at 47048 c for Eastern mixed, 49050 c for shipping do, and 51# c for Western yellow. Provisions.—Pork has been active and is firm ; sales of 3,300 bbls mess, at $14014.25, ami $9.75010 for prime. The sales were mainly mess, to fill the Govern ment contract. Beef is firm ; sales of 325 bids repneked mess at $10.25 &11.50 j ©13.50 for oxtrn. lard is etetuly. Sales 175 test and bbls ut Out meats an* quiet; stales 160 pkgs cent* for shoulders, mul 5# 06# for hums. Butter and Cheese are unchanged. ASHKB.—The demand is fair for both descriptions and prices are steady: sales of Pots at $5.25, and Pearls nt $5.37#. Coffee.—A moderate demand prevails nt steady prices. Sales of Bio at 13# olsc. Cotton.—Tlu* market is active and prices are firmly sustained. Sales of Middling Uplands and Gulfs at 220 22 cent* MoLASiju.a The market ia flwu at 02# »04c for Cuba ■ Porto Riio at 29033 c, and 15 hluta Anglcssn Islands at 26029 c. Naval Stores. —Crude Turpentine is inactive, and prices arc nominal. There have been no transactions in Spirits Turpentine; holders are offering at $1.25. Com mon Bosln is dull; sales of 500 bblaat Tho better grades are neglected. Oils.—Linseed continues quiet nt 58060 c. Crude Whale is in demand; sales of 300 bbls handsome at 45c. Crude Sperm is steady at $1.25. Kick js quiet but steady at 0,6p®7 W lOO lbs, as to quality. Sugars.—Tho market 1b active; sales of Cuba at 6#o7&c* Porto Bico at 7#®7? B 'c; Havana at 7 8)£e; and Melndo at 4#o4>£c. Fair refining are quoted at 707#c; refined are also active and prices have im proved ; sales of crushed at 9? 4 ' 09J a 'c; yellow at 909, l *c; white H at 9j£c, and loaf nt 10c. Whisky.—The market is better and the supply is light; Bales of 50 bbls at 19c. New York Stock Exchange.—Sept. 6. 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A few days since two Secessionists named ShirSeld and Smith, commenced to blackguard some Union men at Dublin, Ky., when a rencontre ensued, in which they were both killed. The excitement be came intense for a white, and it was feared that more serious results would follow. GBNERAL FLANAS AND NOT LANA. —“ A Spaniard” writes the following commui&atien to tho Jfer aid: There is no such person ae General Lima in the Spanish army. Mr. Russell meant, General PI anas,late “ Scgundo Cabo*’ - of the army! ii Cuba L an efficient officer and a thogMwh literacy man-. Hite letter in the Diaria data Marina. which you attribute to him may possibly have been written by him or by somebody else who chißc to express his views in the Dimuia eoncernUg- tlvn army ef the North. On Tuesday, Henry Martin, of Cbwenoe vilte, Canada, was arrested on a charge of having induced his son and Homy Curtis, a young man in his employ, to set fire to .Mm belonging » Thw Cnmmell, the prisoner’s tavriier-in tnwi 9ft U>« of January, 1858.,
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