%\t J)ms. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1861. EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS*—“ The conspiracy to break up the Union is a fact now known to all* Armies are being raised* and war levied do 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.” FOR SALE.— The double-cylinder “Taylor” Press •on which this paper has been printed for the last nine ♦months. It is in excellent condition, having beeu m^ e to order b jcrt ago, and will be sold at a bargain. For -terms ftptJr at this office, or JOUX W. FORKEY, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. The coming municipal election is exciting gome interest among our people. We regard it ns merely a canvass for the purpose of fill ing certain positions for which the people have simply to select competent men. Beyond this there are no interests to serve and no issues to agitate. Philadelphia wants a good man for Sherifl', honest men in the Bow offices, and faithful men in the Legislature. The action of each Convention thus far has been an open endorsement of the Administration and its position in this rebellion. We could have hoped to have seen the Democratic party go farther than it has done, but, wheu we recol lect that exactly the reverse was feared, let us accept that which we have received. It has endorsed the action of the tens of thousands of Democratic voters who arc now sealing their testimony with their blood. We are dis posed to accept the deputies s>f the party at their word, and especially as we know they only speak the honest sentiments of the peo ple they represent. The other bodies which have made nomina tions are the Constitutional Union party, and what is called the ({ No-Party Movement.” The Constitutional Union party is but little more than a political term representing those whose affinities and affections, in the last Pre sidential canvass, were with Bell and Eve rett. It is a very small and a very respectable organization, and can only have importance as n balancing-weight when the other parties arc about equally divided. In its nominations it has attached itself indirectly to the Democratic party by endorsing its candidate for Sheriff, Mr. Robert Ewing, and its candidate for City Treasurer, Dr. James McClintock. Mr. Fre derick Reel, its nominee for City Commis sioner, was an active ward politician of the Whig school, in the days of Whig supremacy. W. J. McCammon, the nominee for Clerk of the Orphans' Court, and E. P. Molineex, the nominee for Register of Wills, are merchants of good standing, and are, we believe, excel lent men. Wc do not see how they can pos sibly be elected, unless the Democratic party reciprocates the kindness of the Convention which placed them in nomination, and gives them their suffrages. With an arrangement like this, we, of course, have nothing to do, as it is little more than a question of taste only concerning the parties contracting, and nor at all binding the people who, after all, will be called upon to ratify the contract. Personally, Robert Ewing and Dr. McClis tock are good men. As supporters of John C. Breckinridge, they have no claims on The Press, and the fact that they stand on a patri otic platform will prevent us from opposing them as we would be compelled in other events to do. For here, let us say, that we have no disposition to bo unjust towards any friend of Mr. Breckinridge who proves himself true in this crisis, and if Mr. Ewing and Dr. McClin tock will sustain the Government, and endorse the Administration in its wav measures, they are friends of onrs, and we shall treat them as friends. If elected, we think they will make good officers. Mr. Albert Lawrence, the candidate for Clerk of the Orphans’ Court, was a warm advocate of Douglas, is a good Democrat, a reliable man, and, if elected, will discharge the duties of his office with fidelity. The “ No-party Movement” is one which commends itself peculiarly to us as a reform which deserves to he adopted. Apart from any feeling of party affection, or allegiance to party organizations, there ore many things connected with the management of these Con ventions which are extremely disgraceful. .The science of politics has become little more than a system of intrigue and dissimulation. The bar-room is but the nursery of office hunters, and many of our candidates are simply placed in nomination under influences from which every honest man recoils. We there fore like the “ No-party Movement” ex ceedingly. Its candidates are good men. Al derman Jons Thompson, the candidate for Sheriff, is an honest and excellent citizen, and will be very popular, Francis F. Wolga mtth is nominated as Register of Wills. We endorse him heartily, for there is no better" 111 no purer man amongst us. H» —presents the loyalty of the Democratic party; he is one of those men who were true to Douglas in the darkest hours of his destiny, and his election will be a bigh compliment to the followers of the lamented statesman. On the question of the judiciary the Demo cratic party has made a grave mistake, which it becomes the people to rectify. The party which nominates mere partisans for the bench misunderstands the spirit of the age, and vir tually insults the good sense of the commu nity. The renomination of Judge Shars wood is a deserved compliment to a distin guished jurist, a learned, and we are glad at length to believe, a loyal man. The other candidates are men of no position at the bar, and with reputations which barely extend be yond the precincts of the District Court or the Court of Quarter Sessions. Mr. Furman Shepherd is an old office-seeker, and Ms disappointment at not being nominated for District Attorney last year is now soothed by a nomination for the bench. Messrs. Bate man and Otterson are unknown to us, and we cannot support them. They may he good and loyal Democrats, but Democracy is no recommendation to the ermine. The ticket of the No-Party Convention is just. They simply renominate the gentlemen who now so efficiently administer the law. The interests of justice cannot be served by a change in the courts, nor do we think the peo ple ask a change. The Republican Conven tion, soon to meet, can do no more fitting act than to accept the judiciary ticket of the No- Party Convention. At any rate, that ticket shall receive the support of The Press. The Legislative nominations have not been completed, but many of those already present ed as candidates arc fearfully bad. We want good men at Harrisburg, and especially in ihis crisis, when Pennsylvania will be called upon to do her duly. It has been too much the custom to send men to Harrisburg who are nothing more than creatures of the lobby and adven tnrers in politics, and there is now room for a thorough and needed reform. The No-Party Committee can render essential service in forming a legislative ticket, and we look with interest to the result of their action. In the meantime, as we have said before, this canvass is simply for the purpose ofplacing good men in office. It is a personal issue, and nothing more. All parties are united upon the great question of the day, and whatever disposition the parties may make of the offices at Iheir disposal, we shall be satisfied. The Czar’s Letter. The letter sent by the Russian Government to Baron dk Stoeckl, its diplomatic representa tive in this country, with a strict injunction from Prince Gortsch.vkoit that the recipient should himself read it to our President, arid also give it newspaper publication, is an im portant document at this crisis. It shows that the Emperor Alexander has not the remotest idea of recognizing “ the so-called Southern Confederation,” and that lie heartily desires to see the Federal Government maintain our glorious Union. After this England and France will think twice before—whatever their want of cotton—they hazard the recogni tion of the South. Another advantage likely to bo derived from this letter is—henceforth the Russian diplo mats in this country, who have been sus pected (at the least) of having pretty strong sympathies with the South, will hesitate to avow them openly. "When the Czar avows himself most friendly to the Union, and most desirous of its continuance, his legation here will scarcely commit the anomaly of continuing to let it appear that they desire the success of the South. We invite the attention of horee owners to the advertisement of W. H. Sterr. To those who wish to sell their animals there is now a good opportuni ty to do eo, as this gentleman wishes to purchase two thousand sound horses for cavalry service. All Important Decision. Associate Justice Wayne, of the Supreme Court of the United States, has recently de livered an important opinion in regard to the law of the volunteer service, and incidentally upon other subjects of considerable interest at tiiis juncture. Edward A. Stevens, a private soldier in the First Minnesota Regiment, alleged that, on the 29th of April last, he was mustered into the service of the United States for the period of three months; that he faith fully served for that period, and tliGn supposed lie was entitled to a discharge from Colonel Gorman, in whose regiment he was engaged, which, however, was denied to him; that for this refusal he could obtain no other reason than that he, with others, had re-enlisted on the 27th of May for a period of three 3-ears or during the war. under the second requisi tion or call of the President j that if such rc cnlistment did occur, he was not aware of it, and that certainly all the rules and formalities required by the army regulations had not been complied with. On these representations a writ of habeas corpus was issued, command ing Colonel Goiiman to deliver the body of the petitioner, or to show proper cause for his detention. In reply, Colonel Gorman set forth that Stevens enlisted as a three-months volunteer, under the first call of the Pre sident, in April, 1861, hut that subsequently, on the 27tli of May, in response to the second call for troops for three years or the war, the whole regiment, of which Stevens was one, volunteered to serve under the new requisi--’ tion ; that the muster roll to which his receipt for pay is attached differs from those of the three-months volunteers, and sets forth that he had engaged to serve for three years—and the latter statement is fully corroborated by Paymastcr Paulding, and Adjutant General Thomas. The decision of the judge, after reciting these facts, is as follows: Having fully considered the bearing of the facts of the case, in connection with the regulations of the army, I have come to those conclusions I That there was no such disregard of them by the officer mustering them into service, though some of them appear to have been omitted in the enrolment of the petitioner. It appears by the papers, however, that no substantial regulation essential to a con tract of enlistmcnthad been disregarded. My con clusion, then, in this regard is, that the particulars directed in the regulations of the army for the en rolment and enlistment of soldiers into the service of the United States, whether as regular soldiers or v olunteers, aro not essential to the validity of the contract of enlistment, whero there has been an ac tual mustering into the service of the United States, and service rendered by the soldier under it; and that a contract made under such circumstances is binding upon the soldier and the Government, not withstanding the omission by the mustering officer of any formality prescribed for the enlistment of a recruit. •That a person who has offered himself as a vo lunteer in the service of the United States, who has been received and accepted as such, and who has been armed, subsisted, and paid by the United States as a volunteer, and who has rendered service as such, cannot deny the validity of his enlistment or contract of his engagement for the number of years specified in his muster-roll, upon any ground of informality of proceeding in the enlistment. That the muster-rolls filed in tho War Department, and certified to by an officer authorized to muster any volunteer regiment or body of men into the service of the United States, arc official records, and afford conclusive proof as between the soldiers and the Government, upon a question of a continuance of service, or any claim the soldier may make for a discharge from the service; that the soldier was re ceived and mustered into the service of the United States as a velunteer soldier at the time and place, and for the period set forth in the muster-roll, and certified of the mustering officer made, and the persons with whom they were made. And that the third section of an. act of Congress of the sixth day of August, 1801, legalizing the acts, ‘procla mations, and orders of the President, after the fourth of March, 1861, respecting full army and navy, and calling out and relating to the militia and volunteers of ike States, is constitu tional and valid, as if they had been issued and done under the previous authority and direction of Congress. It is my opinion that Congress has constitu tional power to legalize and can firm, executive acts, proclamations, and orders done for the public good, although they were not, when done, authorized by any existing laws. That such le gislation by Congress may De made to operate re troactively. to confirm what may have been done under such proclamations and orders, so ns to be binding upon the Government in regard to con tracts. That the soldiers who volunteered under cither the first or second call of the President of the United States, and who were accepted into service, entered into a contract by which they were to be armed, equipped, subsisted, and paid, according to law, and are entitled to the pension and bounty be stowed upon them, and their wives and children, by Congress, and for this consideration they are bound to serve faithfully for the term for which they were mustered into the service, unloss sooner discharged, notwithstanding the failure of the mus tering officer to administer the oath to them pre scribed by tho tenth article of the Articles of War. The soldiers who volunteered under the first proclamation of the President for three months, might afterwards, with the consent of the Govern ment, volunteer and tender their services for a longer time, upon a call of the President of tho United States; and that upon having done SO, and being accepted and mustered into service, they are bound to serve as. soldiers until the expiration of their second engagement. It is my judicial opinion upon this ease, that it appears that the First Minnesota Regiment were duly mustered into the service of the'United States, at Fort Snelling, on the 27th day of Majr, for the period of three years, or during the war, and that Edward A. Stevens is subject to be remajA "u" withstanding his position, into. — y custody, and I therefore mak<^tbr;’s( , i”jf* D £ or^er : , , Ordered th»*- “ ri * 01 habeas corpus ad sub .. rif ni awarded by me on a prior day, to wit, the 10th instant, upon the application of Edward A. Stevens, the petitioner aforesaid, be and the same is hereby discharged, and that the aforesaid Edward A. Stevens be and he is hereby remitted to his military duty, in the First Minnesota Regiment, commanded by Col. Willis A. Gorman, and that until then he remain in the custody of the United States Marshal for this district. Garibaldi. It was lately announced in this paper, on the authority of a letter received from an official • person at Turin, (the Director-General of the military hospitals in that city,) that Garibaldi would not come to this country, to take share, under a commission from the President, in the battle of the North against Southern aggres sion and treason. It is now less likely than before that he can leave Europe. No one can say when Austria and Hungary will be engaged in hostilities, and the secession of Hungary would so far cramp the resources of Austrians to leave Yenetia comparatively undefended. Garibaldi, no doubt, will fall upon Venetia at the first favorable opportunity, for ilia policy, which is also that of Victor Emmanuel's Go vernment, is not to consider the contest in Italy wholly ended until Venetia and Rome are under one ruler, together with the rest of Italy. It appears wholly improbable that Ga ribaldi, thus circumstanced, can leave Italy for an hour—far less for a campaign in the Fe deral army in this country. No man stands higher in the affections op the American people than President Lincoln. Amidst all the detraction and criticism which have been visited upon his councillors and agents, no word has been uttered against the President himself. lie possesses the confidence of the American people more thoroughly than any other public man since the days of Andrew Jackson. They feel that he is an honest man, that he has the conscience of this fight, and that he labors with hut a single eye to the glory, the greatness, and the perpetuity of this Republic. And, after all, honesty is the soul of public service—the source of the public welfare—for with purity at the head of the nation, the body is healthy and happy. The Grand Jury of Westchester county, N. T., have presented the Yonkers Herald, Highland Democrat, Eastern State Journal, Staats Zeitung, and National Zeitung, as aiders and abettors of treason. They recommend that the district attorney should prosecute the above-named papers if they persist in their traitorous course. Commander Rowan, of the Pawnee, has written a letter from Hattoras Inlet, to the Secretary of the Navy, in which he practically confirms the statements, that some of the people of North Carolina were loyal and eager to swear allegiance to the Federal Govern ment. He also states that ten regiments of North Carolina troops have been recalled from Virginia to defend the State. Large Positive Sai.e op Boots, Shoes, Bro gans, Goat-Skins, Ac.— Tho early attention of purchasers is requested to the large assortment of boots, shoes, brogans, .to, (also 1,000 goat-skins), embracing a general assortment of desirable, season able articles, to be peremptorily sold by catalogue, for cash; commencing this morning, at 10 o’clock, by Messrs. Myers, Claghorn, & Co., auctioneers, Nos. 202 and 234 Market street. A collection of Italian marble monuments, tombß, garden vases, &c., will be sold at public sale on to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock at tho marble yard, Fifth street, above South. The monuments are now ready for in spection, and the beauty and variety of designs, together with the exquisite finish, must certainly give general satisfaction. The collection has been imported from Italy. Catalogues can be obtained of Messrs. Viti Brothers, or of the auctioneers, Messrs. Thomas Birch & Son. Sale op Elegant Furniture. — Messrs. Birch k Son, No. 914 Chestnut street, hold a catalogue sale of elegant household furniture this morning, at 10 o’clock. The assortment is the finest offered this season. LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.” Washington, September 9,1801 The most amusing thihg is the eagerness of the anti-wav organs in the free States in criticising the conduct of the Administration in its prosecution of the war. They claim to he exclusively Democratic, and assume to build all their hopes upon the Democratic party as the grand arbiter in the adjustment of our national difficulties. They insist upon the right to complain and investigate all that is done by our public servants. It must not be forgotten that these men, ivho claim to be Democrats par excellence, are, in every case, Breckinridge men, and in their relations to Mr. Buchanan’s Administration approved its most corrupt and scandalous operations. While claiming tlic right to inquire into the acts of Mr. Lincoln, a right which nobody denies to them, they insist upon giving such a complexion to the contest as must, in the end, weaken and embarrass the Government. What better method could be adopted to aid the Southern rebellion? Pretending to be in favor of the Avar (and this only because public opinion demands it at their hands), they clamor constantly for peace, denounce tlie Republican leaders as Abolitionists, and indulge in the fabrication and repetition of all kinds of calumnies upon the mem bers of the Cabinet. Take such a paper as tho Lancaster Intelli gencer, conducted by an intimate friend of ex- Frcsidcnt Buchanan, and, by every fair con« struction, speaking the sentiments of the “ old public functionary.” Its support of the war is graduated entirely by its feelings towards the Administration. If there is a rumor affect ing any member of the Cabinet, it is sure to find a place in the Intelligencer, no matter how false and unfounded; and if a reverse befalls our arms, that paper, and others like it, accept it ns a proof that the campaign is badly conducted and should be speedily closed. And then the ecstasy of madness of these papers and politicians, when the popu lace insist that they shall change their course, and if they persevere in R they shall be punished for their obstinate treason. Then' present cry is vehement denunciation of “ mob law,” as if, forsooth, the whole Southern rebellion was not instigated by the worst spirit of the mob! What light have those who assist the Southern traitors in tlieir war upon the Government to protest against the indignation of a people who regard tlieir own dearest privileges and their most sacred franchises imperilled by those rebels? Nobody would sanction the attack upon any Northern property, if the owner thereof would pay that decent respect to our Cmmtrv’-s cause which her perils and her suf ferings alike deserve and demand. The extraordinary success which has atten ded the financial schemes of Secretary Chase will create gratifying surprise among our Euro pean sympathizers and friends. A few Weeks ago, before the issue of the Secretary’s “Ap peal” to the people, and shortly after the ad journment of Congress, I saw a letter written by an eminent English capitalist to a Cabinet minister, in which he stated that if Congress would clothe tlie President with full powers, and carry out tho suggestions of the Secre tary of the Treasury, all that would be necessary to awaken the enthusiasm of the English fund-holders would be for the London Times to attack American credit. The writer pledged himself that the course of that paper was no indication of the feelings of the capitalists of England and France, and that if we could only make the impression that the Government of the United States intended to protect itself, at whatever cost, millions would be offered from the Old World on the great idea that no better invest ment could be desired than in the faith and fidelity of our Government. You will find this theory speedily- fulfilled when the fact is made clear that our own pcoplo arc withdraw ing from the banks and other institutions, and trusting their money to the treasury. I learn that in high quarters the opinion begins to be expressed, that we shall soon be independent of the money-lenders of Europe. Our people are coming forward with so much alacrity and liberality that it is esti mated they will take not only the one hun dred millions offered to them, hut that they will insist upon taking the balance of the loan off the hands of the banks. An English gem tleman drew thirty thousand dollars from a great banking-house in New York, who were paying him four per cent, per annum, and a few days since invested it with the Govern ment, who are paying seven and three-tenths per cent, per annum. He has written to his friends in London, advising them to invest five. hundred thousand df^ i, ”“ =- _ u,e san J® ® e^ un ties 01 England pays but three per'cent, per annum, so that it will be seen that ever}- inducement is held out, not merely to our own citiaens, but to wealthy men in all parts of the world, to invest their money in the faith and credit of the United States. Public Amusements. Continental Theatre. —Last night this house opened under Mr. Wheatley’s management, and was crowded in all parts —the largest audience it ever contained, save on one occasion, five years ago. Tho interior has been redecorated, with great neatness, and the auditorium looked fresh and handsome. Behind the curtain—that same Thesbian picture which was formerly such an attraction at the old Chestnut-street Theatre, and which we should be sorry to have replaced by a newer and less familiar picture—great improvements have been made. Mr. R. llandall (who got up “ The Seven Sisters ” for Laura Keene and John E. McDonough) is the me chanical artist; the machinists are Messrs. Murphy and Black, and the scene painters are J. Wiser and G. 'Wunderlich. The orchestra, which is good, is led by Mons. Solidor Melon—a gentleman who seems to understand his business. The treasurer is Mr. J. M. B. Whitton, so long known in the same capacity with Mr. Wbeallcy, at tbe Arch. “The Tempest,” —but not as Sbakspcare wrote itj—was produced, with such scenery and me chanical effects as are extremely beautiful, and make it a very fine spectacle. A good deal of sing ing is introduced, and also some capital dancing, in which the Misses Gale (pretty and modest girls, who may be remembered in Ronconi’s ballet troupe at tbe Academy of Music) particularly distin guished themselves. The music was chiefly that composed by Dr. Arne. Thus in this play thero was acting and dancing, singing and scenery. It is a pity that Mr. Wheatley did not play il The Tempest” which Shakspeare wrote, as Burton —the best Shakspearianscholarin America—produced it, six or seven years ago. Nearly two hundred years ago, to please the vitiated taste of a bad King, John Dryden was induced to “ gild tho Tcfined gold" of Shakspearc’s “ Tempest,” by actually introducing the new characters of Hippolito, a young man who had never seen a woman, and Doritula , a young woman who had never seen a man. To make this interpolation work, he had to change tbe plot. It was downright deseoration, and if, as the play-bill told us last night, “ The Tempest,” thus spoiled, was '■'■originally produced by John Philip Kem ble,” (over a century after Drydcn’s death.) we can only wonder at his having been tempted by any inducement to do it. The idea of improving Shakspeare, by engrafting new and unnatural cha racters upon one of bis finest plays, suck a true poet as “Glorious John” Dryden ought to have revolted from. We are sorry that Mr. Wheatley did not produce Shakspeare’s play. About the acting we need not say much now hut it was very fairly played. Our groat appre hension was as to Caliban, but Mr. Ityor played it with decided ability. Princulo , Stephano , and Ferdinand, (by Messrs. 11. Chapman, W. 11. Bar ley, and F. Williams,) were all respectably per sonated—particularly Trinculo, The ladies of the play are Miranda and Dorinda, by Miss Jen nie Parker and Miss Henri. Miss Annie Wilks (formerly of Walnut-street Theatre) was Hippolito, and “delicate Ariel” was nicely played by Mrs. F. Williams, from Washington Theatre. Of course, Mr. Wheatle y took the role of Prospero , and was scarcely correct in making himself look as aged as Lear, who was “ four score years and upwards.” A man with a daughter only fifteen years old, would have been not older than fifty, at the utmost. The scenic beauties and scenic effects in tho pre sent production of “The Tempest'’ are worthy of the highest praise. All through tho play we had a succession of beautiful scenery. The closing scene, called Prospcro’s Vision, or the Fairy abode of Ariel in the Enchanted Forest, (by Mr. George Wunderlich,) has dissolving views, revolving magic forests, silver lakes and fountains, and any nnmber of young and handsome fairy sprites, richly attired- This -Wllv is wonderfully splendid, and will draw great bouses, we are sure, for any length of time that Mr. Wheatley chooses to run tho play. It is quite true that it would suit as a finale to almost any other show piece, but that does not take from its beauty and surprising mechanical effects. Walnut-street Theatre.— We understand that a new and original sensation play, by a dra matist of this city, will speedily be produced hero. This evening Mr. Couldook will play Jocrisse, in the play of that name, and “ Tho Golden Farmer” will bo the afterpiece. Arcii-street Theatre. —“The Adventures of aLovc Letter,” announced in the bills as “ An Ori ginal Comedy, by Charles Mathews, presented, for the first time, in America,” was produced at tbe Arch last evening. It reminds us of a play called (we believe) “ Henrietta,” produced some THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10, 1861. Occasional. time ago at Laura Keene’s, New York—so much so, in fact, that we might vonture the assertion that “ Henrietta” formed the model of this play, with the names of the characters changed, and some im provements in the dialogue. However, the play wns produced last evening in a style commensurate with the resources of the new management. The plot comprises, in brief, the adventures of a cer tain letter, filled with endearments, which Mrs. Peneoolen (Emma Taylor) sends before mar riage to »travelling flume, Major Blunt (J, K, Mortimer). The letter is calculated to injure Mrs Peneoolen in her husband’s estimation, and Catha rine Bright (Mrs. John Drew) volunteers to re cover it. The recovery leads to some strangemls takes, and in the end Catharine and the Major are united, and the fears of the wife made groundless. The letter passes through a half dozen hands, but some strange fatality preserves it down to the final moment. Mrs. Drew, of course, concentred tho leading interest, shared In good part by Mr. Morti mer, who bids fair to be a long favorite at this theatre. Wagstaff and wife (Wallis and Miss Wells) are incidental characters that were well received, and the numerous predica ments and embarrassments, some of which are very artfully contrived, kept the house in a roar. The double entendres were often too broad, and might be dispensed with. Tho curtain, between the first two acts, was also kept down too long. The piece should have a popularity of several nights, as it doubtless will, being under lined for Tuesday and Wednesday. In the amusing afterpiece, Frank Drew and Scallan divided the comic business. LATEST NEWS BY TEIiEGFRAPH. FROM WASHINGTON. TIIE SANITARY COMMISSION. RESUMPTION OF MAIL FACILITIES WITH PADUCAH, KY. PRIVATE SCOTT PARDONED. THE REBELS ON MUNSON'S HILL. Completion and Extent of their Fortifications. THEY FIRE UPON Oliß PICKETS. RETALIATION OF OUR SHARPSHOOTERS. TWO HE EELS killed: RUMORED BATTLE IN MISSOURI! THE REBELS COMPLETELY ROUTED. GENERAL RAINS A PRISONER REBEL DEPREDATIONS IN CAMDEN COUNTY. From Western. Virginia. ADVANCE OF GEN. ROSECRANS. AFFAIRS IN NORTH CAROLINA. ACCIDENT ON THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD. FOUR SOLDIERS KILLED. From General Banks’ Division. REBEL DEMONSTRATIONS. THE KEYSTONE STATE IN SEARCH OF THE SUMPTER. THE MAINE STATE ELECTION. Special Despatches to “ The Press.” Washington, September 0,1861. Latest from Munson’s Hill. The rebel fortifications on Munson’s Hill, three fourths of a mile from Bailey’s Cross Roads, hare every indication of being completed. From cloeo inspection made to-day, nothing was seen excepting parties taking observations of the Federal troops and their positions. The earthworks extend for a distance of proba bly 150 yards to the right of the Leesburg turn pike. No guns were observed to be mounted on the for tifications, but a masked battery was discovered concealed by a grove near Bailey’s house, about a hundred yards this side of the earthworks. On Sunday everything in that vicinity was quiet; but this morning the rebels opened their concealed batteries, throwing shell into the en campment of ourpici'"' l " r, .- t. » - ..suuae shells fell short, and the third one passed a half mile beyond them. In retaliation for this conduct, our sharpshooters advanced on their pickets and killed two of their numbor. Among the few visitors to BSiley’s Cross Roads, to-day, were Mr. Jacob Riegel, a merchant of Philadelphia, and Hon. Henry G. Leisekring, a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature, of the same city. All has been qniet to-day along the other posts of the line. General McOLULtAx, Trith his guard) spent some hours, as is his custom, among the troops there to day. Pardon of the Sentinel who Slept on his Major General McClellan has issued the fol lowing order: Headquarters of the Potomac, Washington, Sept. 8,1881. Private William Scott, of Company K, Third Vermont Volunteers, having been found guilty by court martial of sleeping on his post, while a senti nel on picket guard, has been sentenced to be shot, and the sentence has been approved and ordered to be executed. The commanding officer of the brigade, the regi ment, and the company of the condemned, together with many other officers and privates of his regi ment, have earnestly appealed to the major gene ral commanding to spare the life of the offender, and the President of the United States has express ed a wish that as this is the first condemnation to death in the army for this crime, mercy may be ex tended to the criminal. This fact, viewed in con nection with the inexperience of the condemned as a soldier, his previous good conduct and general good character, and the urgent entreaties made in his behalf, have determined the Major General commanding to grant the pardon so earnestly prayed for. This act of clemency must not he understood as affording a precedent for any future case. The duty of a sentinel is of such a nature that its ne gleot, by sleeping upon or deserting his post, may endanger the safety of a command, or even of the whole army, and all nations affix to the offence the penalty of death. Private Wm. Scott, of Company K, Third Regi ment Vermont Volunteers, will be released from confinement and returned to duty. By command of Major .General McClellan, S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant General. Scott was to have been executed this morning. The pardon was read to the regiment, which heartily, expressed their appreciation of this act of executive clemency. Affray in Camp. At the camp of Colonel Younq’s regiment of- Kcntucky cavalry, at noon yesterday, a Soldier named Henderson shot another named Waller while performing duty as a guard. Sergeant Jo sei»h H. Bryson was the officer of the day, and owing to his presence of mind and decision disci pline was secured to the camp. Walter fell at the feet of Sergeant Bryson, who immediately dis armed Hesdkhson of Ms revolver, had him put under guard, and then attended to the wounded sentinel. Walter was shot under the right ear, and the ball lodged in the jaw on the left side. There is no prospect of his recovery. The Pawnee—Affairs in North Carolina. Commander Rowan has written a letter to the Secretary of the Navy, dated U. S. steamer Paw nee, Hatteras Inlet, Sept, ath, of wbicli the fol lowing is an extract: “In a communication addressed to the com mander-in-chief at Hampton Roads, I informed him that I had forwarded soven of the fugitives in the Peabotly, to be landed at Hampton Roads, supplying them with provisions to last them there. Another of the fugitives of this party I have re tained to act as pilot in these waters, should his services be required. “ From the best information I can obtain, ten re giments (of North Carolina troops) have been re called from Virginia to defend the State. "The SeccEaionicts residing near the water are de serting their residences, and seeking shelter in tho interior. The poorer classes remain waiting for protection to avow their Union sentiments. “ A town meotiag waB called in Washington, North Carolina, on the night of the Ist instant, when it was decided to fortify a point on tho river ten miles below the town.” Mail Facilities Reopened to Paducah, Ky. The Postmaster General has directed the mail facilities to bo restored to Paducah, Kentucky, that town now being in the possession of Fedcrul troops, and the mails there no longer tampered with by Secessionists. s Treasury Clerks. The Secretary of the Treasury has largely in creased the clerical force employed in filling up reasury notes, Tlie Flags for the Pennsylvania Reserves. Got. Cvhtiw, of Pennsylvania, Col. Gideox J. Ball, and John A. Wright arrived here this eve ning, f «r the purpose of presenting to the Pennsyl vania Reserve, under Gen. McCall, n standard of colors. The presentation will take place, at 11 o’clock to-morrow. A New Brigade. Colonel Lamox has been authorized to raise a brigade of Virginia and other troops, and hee al ready made arrangements for properly equipping them 15,000 Hospital Beds Wanted. Significant of tho movements of the day, the Sa. nitary Commission have, with a view to the future, recommended to the War Department that 15,000 more hospital beds be provided. This will require a great- increase of hospital room, and it must be provided immediately. Liquor Fuses. Tho vigilaneo of the Provost Guard in ferreting out violations of the law which forbids the sale of liquor to soldiers, has caused a large number of ar rests, nearly every one of which has resulted in a $25 fine. Fines were imposed on seven dealers yesterday for violation. Another refused to pay and was sent to jail for thirty days. Send None but Able-bodied Men. The Sanitary Commission have, by advice of the War Department, written to tho Governors of all loyal States, recommending that none but able bodied men be permitted to enlist in the volunteer army. All others will be rejected here, if not ut home. A Prisoner Heard From. One of our prominent physicians, Dr. M. C. Caustin, who wns arrested when on a visit to his family, out of the city, has been heard from at Ra leigh, North Carolina, where he is a prisoner. He writes that he is well cared for. He would not bo permitted to write anything to tho contrary, how ever true it might be. Washington and Alexandria Ferries. The three Etenmers between Washington and Alexandria wero doing a fine business until the system of passes wns introduced. Now the}- are sinking mone}’ daily. They are simply doing no thing—the denial of passes having cut off all com munication, except for military men. The United States Sanitary Commission. The Commission are daily in session. Their labors are all intended to hear directly upon the condition of our army. Through the auxiliary aid thus af forded to commanders and officers, tho morale of the army has been greatly improved. If properly conducted, the Sanitary Commission cannot fail to be productive of much good. The Netr War Ship Pensacola. For four months the war ship Pensacola has been daily reported to bo ready for sea in “four weeks,” and now the four weeks are apparently no nearer a literal fulfilment than they were at the commencement of that period. The cause of all this unexpected delay is in the building and com pleting of the engines. They partake of all the improvements known, even to the application of steam in steering the ship. Being the first built here with all these improvements, some delay might reasonably be expected, but tho patience of all concerned is now about exhausted. Closing Up. A number of splendidly-furnished bar-rooms were opened here a few months ago, in anticipation of driving n thriving business by selling whisky to our soldiers. The new law has dissipated their pros pects, and many of these establishments have been closed. Others are offered for sale. Vast Military Movements. If reporters were permitted to publish the arri vals of troops and military movements now trans piring here, the country would be electrified. But all is done quietly and without publicity. Even tho ostentatious displays of parades and music on the avenue arc avoided, and troops march from the depot to Gen. McClellan's office through direct avenues and without music. By the large arrivals to-day, not a citizen is disturbed, and few are aware of what is going on. Alexandria. The war steamer Perry, stationed off Alexan dria, will be relieved, and will join the flotilla down the river. The Pensacola will take her place, it is said, at Alexandria, where the work men will continue their labors until she is com pleted and ready for sea. Part of her guns have been shipped, others are yet in Boston, and the car riages in New York. “ Willards’ ’—Extension. A new four-story building is going up Oh the burnt district adjoining Willards’ Hotel. The new premises will be leased to the enterprising proprie tors of the hotel, whose business has so increased on their hands that they are daily obliged to refuse applicants for rooms. A Midnight Movement Frustrated. Our forces at the Chain Bridge, consisting of a Wisconsin and other regiments, obtained secret in formation that detachments of rebel cavalry, to the number of over one hundred men, had an appoint ment to meet at a point three miles from Chain Bridge nt 1 o’clock this morning. A plan was put on foot to capture them. Detachments of our troops were sent out from several points above and vu«gv. fiwvwung uut a mile, our troops were, through a mistake, fired upon by the advanced pickets on our side, and the whole plot was thus broken up. A rocket was then sent up as a signal for all of onr men to return to camp. Sleeping at their Post. Notwithstanding the fact that a soldier was un der sentence to be shot this morning for sleeping at his post, o number of our pickets over the river were discovered last night fast asleep; and, in one instance, an important military movement was de feated by this circumstance. The Rebel Army. Oar officers are strongly inclined to believe that the rebel army contemplates an attack upon our troops and upon the city. That was the motive by which they were brought forward to Munson’s Hill, and the other advanced posts which they now hold. The report that they have retired from Manassas Junction is not credited. There is a stronger force there to-day, and between that place and the river, than at any previous period. Female Prisoners. Fourteen females are held prisoners here- The last arrest was that of the wife of Major Tochman, who is now in the rebel army. There are others who will be arrested—at least their acts would jus tify that step. The Defaulting Paymaster. The full amount of the defalcation of E. F. G al laheh, paymaster in the navy, is net yet fully known. The apparent deficiency, so far, is said to he over SI,ODO, but vouchers may be produced where payments have been made, that will reduce this amount. The Provost Guard are still on the alert to recover, if possible, more of the money. §27,000 have already been recovered. Munson’s Hill. The camps and other indications lead those who have been investigating the subject to the conclu sion that there are about 4,000 rebel troops on and around Munson’s Hill. They are laboring actively to-day on their entrenchments. Secession Documents Seized. Two detective officers, one of them from New York, made a descent upon a Secession rendezvous, in this city, last evening, and seized two packages of ietters and papers of a decided Secession type. Their contents are held secret for the present. Fell in a Fit. A private in Anderson's New York Zouaves fell in a fit, while the regiment were marching up the Avenue, this morning. He was conveyed into a Store by his associates, and properly cared for by our citizens. Miscellaneous. The War Department has issued an order that volunteer regiments of twelve companies shall have three majors, and regiments of from eight to ten companies, two majors instead of one, as here tofore. Mr. Leslev. the chief clerk of the War Depart ment, has resumed his duties, after several weeks’ absence, with improved health. Mammoth War Meeting at Boston. FANEUIL HALL PACKED, AND OVEIIFLOWING —IN- TENSE ENTHUSIASM Boston, Sept. 9. —An immense Union war meet ing was held at Fanueil Ilall this evening. The old “Cradle of Liberty” was packed, as was every avenue leading to it, and thousands were un able to gain admittance. All parties were represented. Hon. B. F. Thomas presided, assisted by the Mayors of Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge, Rnx bury, Chelsea, Worcester, Lowell, Salem, and Lynn, and others, as vice presidents. Mr. Thomas essayed a speech, but the crowd was so densely packed, and continually swaying to and fro, that lie waS unsuccessful in making himself heard, as was also Senator Wilson. Two immense meetings were then organized on the outside, beside the densely packed one inside. Judge Lord addressed the throng in the hall in a patriotic strain, saying that all the hopes of huma nity, civilization, and Christianity, were bound up in the present contest. Speeches were also made by Messrs. Thomas, Wilson, and other distinguished personages, both in the hall and at the mammoth gatherings outside. The most enthusiastic patriotism was evinced by the dense mass of people, and. the demonstration was such as even old patriotic Massachusetts has not seen since the days of the Revolution, jh? meetings were continued to a late hour. General Butler was announced to address this meeting, hut his public duties called him away. The Confiscation Act. Neiv Yoiik, Sept. 9. —The United States mar shal has instructed the transfer agents of the New York Central Railroad, of this city, not to transfer any more stock standing in the names of Southern owners, nor to pay any dividends to such holders. Intended Resignation. Boston, Sept. 9.—lt is reported that the Hon. Mr. Appleton is about to resign his seat in Con gress an account of ill health. New York People’s State Convention. SvnAcvsE, N. Y., Sept. 9.—Quite a number of delegates and outsiders have gathered here to at tend the Independent People's Convention, whioh meets to-morrow. The attendance will be large, and no idea of the result can be formed to-night. FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC, REBEL DEMONSTRATIONS ON GEN, BANKS’ DIVISION. Montgomery coi'sty, Md., Sept. 7.—The rebels keep up an almost dully firing on our men at the ferries, and at times make demonstrations as it they intend to cross the river. There was heavy cannonading yesterday in the vicinity of Edward’s Ferry. This may be their plan for drawing attention from the works which are said to be in progress on the ferry road leading to Leesburg. Gen. Banks’ division is ready at all times. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NOBTHEMF CEN TRAL RAILROAD. FOUR SOLDIERS KILLED, CARELESSNESS OF THE ENGINEER. Baltimore, Sept. 9. —Yesterday afternoon tw<h or three rear cars of a train containing a detachment of the Harris cavalry, of New York, and Colonel Kilpatrick’s regiment, were thrown from the track, on the Northern Central Railroad, near Cockeys ville, through the criminal carelessness of the en gineer. Four soldiers were instantly killed, and several wounded—three mortally—and the engi neer, on seeing the result of his recklessness, de tached his locomotive, and hastened to the city, where he was arrested. He was fired upon by some soldiers, but they failed to detain him. The killed were Mr. Lyon, Quartermaster’s Sergeant, a relative, Is is said, of Gen. Lyon, and privates James McDonald and George Gormann; and the following privates were slightly wounded : Francis Flinn, Peter Peterson, A. McDonnell, Jas. C. Donnelly, Henry TV. Allen. James English, and the following wounded badly : George Yonchaire and Michael Dennis. The engineer, Frederick Gumback, is said to have made a threat that he would be in Baltimore by a certain hour or leave them behind, and kept up a furious rate of speed against the remonstrance of the officers in command. Maine State Election. ArcfSTA, Me.. Sept. 9. —The annual State elec tion was held to-day. The following is the rote in the principal cities for Governor: Itepablican. War Pern. Peace Dem. Washiii use. Ji.ME.SOS. Diva. Saco 627 191 287 Biddeford 690 190 428 Watervillc. 399 142 36 Eastport 184 78 14 Belfast 414 315 37 Rockland 438 336 27 Thomnston 144 71 53 8ang0r.....1,510 625 31 Portland 1,944 1,067 339 Brunswick........ 348 90 112 Lewiston 657 257 23 7,191 3,390 1,387 From Fortress Monroe. Foktuess Monroe, Sept. S, via Baltimore, Sept. 9.—Hon. Caleb Smith, the Secretary of the Inte rior, Mr. Kennedy, of the Census Bureau, and Col. Seaton, of the National In telligencer , have spent the day at Old Point and Newport News. They leave to-night for Washington. The Minnesota has not yet arrived. A prevalent gale is driving a large number of transports into Hampton Roads. Distinguished visitors bring cheering intelli gence from Washington of a retrograde movement of Beauregard’s forces. It is well understood here that he must soon capture Washington or suffer a disruption of his army by the withdrawal of troops to the invaded States of the Confederacy. We have no authentic information of the death of Jeff. Davis, Arrival of the Africa off Cape Race- six BAYS LATER FROM EUROPE, St. Johns, N. F., September 9.—The royal mail steamship Africa , from Liverpool on the 31st of August, via Queenstown September 1, arrived off Cape Race at half past sis o’clock this morn ing. She was boarded by the news-yacht of the Associated Press, and the following summary of news obtained. The dates per the Africa are six days later than those already received’. GREAT BRITAIN, The London Globe announces that the army in Canada is about to be reinforced by 22,500 men du ring the month. The Times editorially calls on the Government to strain every nerve to develop the cultivation of cotton in India. Elsewhere, it says that it be lieves that there will be p 9 lack, of will to assist the enterprise on the part of the Government if the merchants and manufacturers will paint out the way. The Government will waive all scruples when the prosperity of the country and the exist ence of millions are at stake. The JDaity Ncics } in an article on fugitive slaves, concludes that the Federal eause is henceforth to be clearly identified with tho abolition ot slavery. Queen Victoria had left Ireland for Balmoral. West India advices had been received, (via Eng land.) stating that the privateer Sumpter had taken and sunk forty vessels, causing great excitement there. It was reported that Lord Monk would succeed Sir E. Head as Governor of Canada. FRANCE. The Emperor Napoleon has gone to Biarritz. It was stated that the Emperor’s interview with the King of Prussia would not take place until after the latter’s coronation; . . " , The Imperial court ot Appeal has modified some of its findings, but the sentence in the case of Count Simons is confirmed. Wheat ana com are to be admitted into the ports of Frunee, temporarily, free or duty. The Paris Bourse was flat, at 6Sf., 85c. ITALY. An important diplomatic circular has been pub lished by Baron Ricasoli, explaining that the pre vailing brigandism near the Neapolitan provinces is inspired from Rome, and asserting that the Go vernment will not pause in its efforts for the unity of Italy. Cardinal Antonelli is preparing to reply to this circular. A pamphlet on “Rome,” issued in Paris, asserts that, if the Papal Government persists in refusing tho guarantees offered for the independence of the Holy See, the people of Rome must be appealed to, and that, if they elect Victor Emmanuel King, the French troops on the following day will be relieved by the Italian troops. HUNGARY. The Hungarian question continued to be de bated in the Lower House of Riochsrath. The Upper House had agreed upon addresses to the Emperor, who expressed his sincere satisfaction at the patriotic sentiments thereof. RUSSIA. A deputation from Finland, en route for Stock holm, to demand separation from Russia, had been arrested by the Bussian authorities. POLAND. A new rescript by the Emperor of Russia to the Governor of Poland is very conciliatory in tone. SHirriXG INTELLIGENCE. Arrived from hew York, August 27, Orpheus at Bre men j 28th, tlie North America at ditto; 30th, Penn sylvanian at Queenstown. Arrived from New Orleans, August 31, Cyprian Queen At Liverpool. Sailed for New York, August 28, Ben Lomond, from Sunderland; 29th, Queen of-the. Dost, from Liverpool; 30th, V. A. Palmer, from Beal. LATKST SHIPPING INTWtLICfKNCK. [Via Queenstown.] Queenstown, Sept. I.—Arrived from New York— Balkan, at Cardiff; Orpheus, at Bromerhaven: Salon, at •Lisbon; Economist, at Greenock; Vratelli, ana Mischief, at Queenstown; New Orleans, at Liverpool; Baltimore, and Mcrmione, at the Isle of Wight. Commercial Intelligence. [Per Africa.] LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.—Tho brokers’ circular reports tho sales of Cotton in tho Liverpool marki’t for the -week at 120,000 bales. The market lias been Active, at an advance of 1-16®lb. The sales to speculators reached 50,000 bales, and to exporters 19,000 bales. The sales on Friday were 15,000 bales, yi clndiug 7,000 to speculators and exporters. The market closed buoyant at the advance. The following are tho authorized Quotations: Orleans fair do middling Mobile fair do middling Uplands fair...... do middling The total stock in port is estimated at 687,000 bales, including 558,000 bales of American df'seriptions. STATE 01' TRADE IN MANCHESTER.—TbO Man chester advices nre favorable, the market for both gooda ami yarns being firm, though rather quiet. LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. The Breadstufts market was generally quiet and steady. Messrs. Richardson, Spence, & Co , Biglmid, Athyn, & Co., and others, report, in consequence of tho continued favorable weather for tho crops, Flour flat at 24®27r. Wheat steady at Os 2d®9s 4d for red Western, 11s for red Southern, 11s 6d for white Western, and 11h odfit>l2s 6d for white Southern. Corn Arm at a trifling advanco on all sorts • sales mixed and yellow at 20s tidotfO?, and white at 31er54s. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.-—Various cir culars report Beef dull, with a decline on the lower qualities. Fork active at an advance of 2s 6d. Bacon still declining. Lardy steady at 4G®49s. Tallow firm at a trifling advance on all qualities. Rice quiet at 30s. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.— I Tho broker’s circular reports: Cod Oil steady at .£33tff>34. Linseed Oil firm at 335. Rosin—Common buoyant at a trifling advance, and selling at 9s Id, Spirits Turpentine active at 50s. _ _ !LONI>ON MARKETS—Brofidstufts sternly- Wheat 5(W59<- Flour 24s 6J@2Bb Cd. Tea—Common Congou 10)<[ ®lld. Coffee tending upward. Rico active. Spi rits of Turpentine excited, with a largo advance, pales having been made at 60s. Tallow firm at 47s Cd. Lin seed Cakes buoyant and advanced 2s 6d<ftss. Linseed Oil fcarce, and held at33f>. Cod Oil dull at €34. Sperm Oil dull at .€94. LONDON HONEY MARKET.—Consols closed on Friday for money. The Bank )ate of discount has Veen reduced to four per cent. The weekly return of the Bank of Emrtnnd shows an increase of .C7U 00«. AMERICAN STOCKS. —No sales of American Stocks are reported to-day (Friday.) LATEST COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. (Via Queenstown) , By Telegraph from Liverpool. 1.1 YK Itl’OOL, Sunday, September I.—Tlu' steamship Africa takes out to America .£28,000 in speoir*. The steamship Kuropa, from Boston via Halifax, ar rived at this port yesterilaj. - Cotton.—The rules of Cotton yesteniav (Saturday) were 10,000 bales, the market closing tirni at i-’riduy’a prices. Bukmwti-ffs —The market is firm. The Provision market rides dull. Lo.Yl>o>, Sntnrday eveningr, August 51st. —Consols closed to-.liiy :»t 9i}l,’ for uioney. AMERICAN STOCKS The latest sates of American storks aro ns follows: Brio sliares, f ss'JSSi i Illinois Central slimes, 39yj «r3B,v;. HAVRE COTTON MARKET.—The Cotton market is active, with a trifling advance, mainly on the inferior grades. The sales of the week foot up 111,000 1 11 L 1 1 ‘ s■ ' ordinaire 119 f.; has lltf. The stock in port is 218,100 bales. • Seizure of Contraband Vessels. Froyidf.xce, R. 1., Sept. 9. —The following ves sels were seised at Newport to-day : the schooners S. P. Broun, Maine law, Wahash, and J. IS. Batch , all of which were principally owned ty Secessionists. General Butler Ordered to Resume his Duties. Boston, Sept. 9, —General Bcnj. Butler left for Washington this morning, orders calling him to r esumc the duties of his post having been re ceived. The War in Missouri. 6t. Loris, Fept. B.—Mr. Murphy, a member of the firm of Torbest A Co.,in Lynn Creek, Camden county, now in this city, received advices last night that their store was robbed on Thursday by a band of one hundred and fifty rebels, beuded by a preacher named Johnson, of Lane's Prairie, and pryaerty to the amount of 5110,000 carried off. Colonel MeClung. another mcmbeT of the firm, is at Jefferson City, in command of a regiment of United States troops. This firm also own two steamer?-, running ©» the Osage river, one of which tho fobe?b seized; hut as the river is tco low for navigation, it is thought they will destroy her. The postmaster of Osceola, St. Clair county, re* ports that when he left news had just reached there of a fight between General Lane's Kansas Regi ment and a body of rebels under General Rams, in which the latter were completely routed with- a 1 heavy loss, and General Rains was taken prisoner. General Price, who was at Osceola, credited* the report. The state nags for the Pennsylvania' JiAnniSBL’ECl, Sept. 9.-" Governor Curtin and his staff, Lieutenant Colonels John A. Wright. A. L. Kussell, J. D. Potter,- amd J. B. Parker, Sur geon General Smith, and Ptmnaster General Max well, together with a number of distinguished la dies and gentlemen, left here to-day at noon for Washington, to visit the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, and present to them the flags ordered by an act passed at the last session of the Legislature. These flags were prepared- under the auspices of Colonel John B. Parker, to- whom great credit is due for the elegant taste and appropriate style displayed in their execution: The handsomely decorated director’s car, belong ing to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, was kindly tendered to Governor Curtin for the occa sion. The party will arrive in. Baltimore at five o’clock this evening, and proceed to the Camden Depot, where a special engine will he in readiness to carry the party direct to Washington. Governor Curtin will present the flags and stand ards to their respective regiments in porson, assisted by the gentlemen composing his staff. The Sixth New Jersey Regiment Trenton, Sept. 9.—The Sixth New Jersey Regi ment will soon leave for the seat of war. The Seventh Regiment is rapidly filling up The officers of the Sixth are : Colonel, James T. Hatfield, of Jersey City ; lieutonnnt colonel, S. R. Stroud, of Camden; major, J. P. Vanlear, of Cam den county; aßutant, Daniel Loder. Jr., of Tren ton ; surgeon, Dr. Wiley, of Cape May; assistant surgeon. Dr. Sharp, of Bclyidere. For Fort Lafayette. Albany, N. *0- L Bowne, of Key- West, was arrested at Cooperstown, last evening, having in his possession a large number of import ant ’ letters from the South. About a hundred of his friends attempted his rescue, but the officers drew their revolvers and cooled their ardor. He will be sent to Fort Lafayette this afternoon. Advance of Kosecranz's Army. Camp Smith, Vr., Sept. 3.—General Rosecrauz left our previous camp yesterday, and Swept over the mountain in full farce. The rebels are reported as being strong a few miles ahead. Our advance pickets were fired upon at four miles beyond us this morning. There will be a fight soon. All the inhabitants are frightened, and are running away. From Barbadoes. THE KEYSTONE STATE AFTER THE TRIVATiEEIt NewYobk, Sept.9.—Tho bnrkjKeiWeer arrived this morning from Barbadoes. The Rnvdetr reporta that the gunboat Keystone State left Barbadoes on August lOtli, in search of the privateer Sumpter. Marine Disaster. Atlantic City, [Sept. 9. —The brigantine Isadora, Captain Head, eighteen days from Porto Rico, went ashore, Saturday night, on Long Beach, seventeen miles south of Barnegat Light. The captain thinks that he will save the vessel and cargo. Markets by Telegraph. Cincinnati, 9.—Flour dull; the demand Je en tirely loc-ul, i\s shipment,cannot be made East, owing to the enormous quantity of freight nccwnuliited at all tin* railroad stations ; superfine is offered at 53.G0®3.65. Wii>*at is dull for the same cause; red 73<a75c; while SiJsrboc, Corn thill at *27e. "Whisky dull at 14c. Mess Fork $l3, ltacon dull. Lux cl firm at. Bc. The money market is quiet. Exchange on New York ij’ cent. prom. THE CITY. AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. Wheatley's Continental Theatre —Walnut street, above Eighth.—‘‘The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island.” Walntt-Street Theatre —Ninth and Walnut sts.— “Jocrisse, the Juggler”—“ The Golden Farmer.’ 1 Arch-Street Theatre—Arch street, above Sixth.— “Adventures ef a Love Letter’’—h Presumptive Evi dence.” Assejiblt Buildings.— Sanderson's “Southern Re bellion,” “Russian War,” &c. The National Loan is not likely to thrive, so long as the names of the depositors are published every day. The operations of the loan do not differ from those of a bank that receives deposits and pays interest upon investments and stock. There is no more reason for publicity in the matter of the na tional loan than for making daily statements of de positors and sums at any of the city banks. Be sides, most egregious blunders occur in this way. The name of a citizen worth several hundred thou sand dollars recently appeared as a subscriber in the sum of fifty dollars The fact was that he en tered the deposit for a domestic of his household, whereas the report would make it appear that he had but fifty dollars to donato to the Government from 3 —“ pf his great wealth* R e haTe been offered the list m depositors, but decline to state daily the names pf private people, who are making a good investment of their means. If we should do so, we would be justifiable in publishing opposite the investment portions of the assessor’s report. In this way the resources of individuals and their cor responding patriotism would be indicated. "Blood or Bread.”—Tlic revolutionary pictures that our imaginative Southern “friends” have been outlining in print, of dusty proces sions of starving men and women in the Northern cities, carrying banners (as if starving folks could afford banners!) emblazoned with sanguinary de vices, and shouting “ blood or bread,” fade away in the light of sober fact, and reveal comfortable actualities of which no Northern laborer need be ashamed. For this war has only made demands for new kinds of labor, and has by no means dis pensed with all labor. At one establishment in town sis hundred women, working with machine and hand, are employed continuously upon shirts and drawers. Another firm employ almost the same number. The stocking makers are all going, and the demand for army flannel has made the woollen mills extraordinarily active. Cornelius & Baker employ their whole force (800 men) in making mountings for military uniforms. Our ear works are all busy, and orders from all parts of the non-seceded States are waiting fulfil ment. At the foundry of North, Chase, A North arc being made immense quantities of shot and shell. The work this week is to be increased by the manufacture of canister and grape. From three to four hundred men find steady employment in this establishment. Messrs. Butterfield A Co. are altering five thousand stand of arms for the State of Pennsylvania, of the old Harper’s Ferry patent—rifling the barrels, altering the locks, re tempering the bayonets, applying their percussion cap arrangement, and renovating them thoroughly. Mathews A Moore are casting monster guns, and Sellers A Co. are rifliDg them as fast as produced. In the manufacture of knapsacks a vast quantity of material is being worked up, while the entire har ness making trade is more busy than ever before known. Lacey A Phillips, and Moyer A Brother, in particular, are employing all the hands thoy can procure, and with as little prospect of abatement in their work as when it first commenced. The con struction of newTcssels for the navy is also employ ing vast numbers of people, At the Gray’s Ferry Arsenal, fifteen hundred men and women are kept busily employed ail day long at the manufacturing of cartridges, accoutre ments, small arms, tents, camp fixtures, Ac. Bement A Dougherty are working, at over time, with a force of over ten hundred men, in making machinery for making guns and small arms. In fact, a hundred testimonies join in assuring us that labor is seldom so universally employed, and thrift and means are in abundance. Thcmakingof articles of luxury has scarcely perceptibly decreas ed. The country seats about town are beautifully adorned. Folks have gone travelling in all direc tions during the summer, and applications for ad mittance to the Almshouse are fewer than ever. i'&d. 9 9« 6?I Held to Keep the Peace —John Kepper was heard yesterday afternoon before Judge Cad walader on a writ of habeas corpus. The defend ant had been ordered by Alderman Remick to give bail in the sum of §3,000 to answer the charge of treason. District Attorney Coffey appeared for the United States, and Horn R. Kneass for the de fenoe. The ODly witness was a woman, who testified that recently she went into the store of Kepper on Eleventh street, nbove Oxford, for the purpose of purchasing a pound of sugar. The article was very dark, and when she made some remark about it, the storekeeper replied it is not as black as it will be. The woman said “she hoped not,” and ho said it would he much blacker, and hoped the Southerners would take Washington before that day week, and that he would help them to do it if he could. The witness asked him if he meant what he said, and he replied “he did.” There was no one else in the store at the time. Tho defendant was instructed as to his constitu tional rights by the judge, who told him he might make any statement he wished. He made a few remarks, in which he stated that he had been in tho United States army for five years, and had received an honorable discharge. When he made use of the assertion charged against him he was in an ill hu mor, and did not mean what he said. Tho defendant was held to hail, in the sum of 53,000, in his own recognizance, to keep tho pence. Disposal or Pickpockets. —Yesterday af ternoon the four pickpockets arrested at the Ger mantown and Norristown Railroad depot, and the two arrested upon the charge of picking tho lady’s pocket of three thousand three hundred dollars in Third street, bad a hearing before Alderman Beit ler, and were committed for a further hearing on to-morrow afternoon. Parties who have lost any valuables lately should bo present at tho hearing, and see If they cab fccoguise the scamps, It has been proposed to Chief Dctectivo Wood that every professional pickpocket hereafter arrested should be marched, by two officers, through all the princi pal tlioroughfures, with a large placard on his bock, stating who and what ho is. This is a good plan, and will, in all probability, be ndopted. Gannon. —At West Philadelphia there are now several car loads of magnificent cannon, which have been arriving from Pittsburg daily. They are brought on open cars, two on each car, and will he sent on to Washington in a few days. The long linos of cars, with tho massive pieces, remind one of the resources of the State and the terrible uses to which the guns are to be applied. Fokt Mifflin. The Governor has decided upon patting Fort Mifflin in complete order, and a number of mechanics and laboring men have been cent there for that purpose. Reserves, eVSIPTEII. Heabing or Febkins asp Bolton,-—Xcster day afternoon, Messrs. Perkins and Belton, who are charged with furnishing cannon primers and other munitions of war to the Sooth, were brought before. Commissioner Heaziitt for a further hearing. Pre vious to-commencing the bearing, Mr. N. Harrison, counsel for the defendants, said that tho evi dence adduced at the last hearing hod been incor • rcctly reported in the daily papers, aeit had bees proved that the defendants had not furnished any primers to the South after tho President's proclama tion. Mr. Heaxlirt said her hud his e-Wn notes, and would make up hist d-ccbioir independent of news paper reports, whereupon Mr. Hurrisos'subßided. The first witness examined was Deputy Marshal SEwrkey. Re testified that ho searched' Mr. Per kins' house and found a large- number of- letters, and in Bolton's house albo found! letters arri!sl2o in money; when Perkins wanarrested he made-a state ment that he had been in the business of making primers previous to our national difficulties, and that the matter had-been investigated bythe Secre tary of War. Bolton spoke of dissolving his part nership With Perkins, after the fall off Sumpter; he also denied doing any wrong that he knew of. Cross-examined.—PerKimi said that the com mander of the arsenal yard had-given'him permis sion to make these primers, and that) he did not know that he had done anything wrong, C. A. Yankirk sworn,—He knew thefiranof Perkins & Bolton had sold brass-tubes to Perkins,, who said he bad the consent of the officers of the- arsenal to mnke primers-outside of the works ; previous to the fall of Sumpter ho sold Perkins twenty thousand tubes, who said they woro for A. Hitchcock, New Fork, who stated they were notgoing South. Cross-examined.— Perkins stud that to his knowledge the primers were not going South. James Pratt sworn.—ln March last, Mr, Perkins came to Taylor’s store in Frankford, about nine P. M., and asked the clerk to change five dollars, Charleston note. The clerk refused to do-sot when Perkins took up the note, and, folding it,, said : “ I hare done a great deal of work for. South Carolina recently, I have two boxes to send there in tho morning— l want to get this note offimy handle if I can;” Messrs. Barber, Taylor, and. ethers- were present Rt the time ; about the 18th of February I heard a conversation between my brother and Mr. Perkins ; Captain Berry had asked my brother to find out at what price Perkins would furnish can non primers for firing salutes; Perkins said- he had no brass primers to sell, as he had as many engaged as he could get through with then, but he- could furnish him paper ones, which he had just made, and of which he hod a sample with him. Cross-examined.—lt was about the first of March when he attempted to change that note; witness did not know where Perkins got the note, but he made no secret of his haring it; he did not say where the boxes were, who for, or what was in them; he did not say what work ho had boon doing for South Ca roline. Joseph Barber sworn.—He was employed at the arsenal when Perkins was there; the latter had a contract with Hitchcock, made in December last, for 50,000 tubes and 50,000 caps; Perkins asked witness if he would like to go into the business with him; when he expressed doubt as to whether it would pay, Perkins replied, “ That there would be enough of that business to do;” ho said that the same man for whom he was making the caps had a hand in the making of gun-carriages at U'atervlsit New York; ho said he had bought tabes of Mr. Vankirk; since the witness had been discharged, in February, he had had no commnnioation with him ; Mr. Perkins was master-armorer at the ar senal ; witness heard the conversation in Taylor’s store in February; he said he wanted South Caro lina money changed, as he had got a great deal of it lately, having done considerable work for that State. Cross-examined.—Perkins said he had two bones to send there; witness Is on good terms with Per kins ; he was removed in February on a complaint made by Mr. Perkins; did not know the charge against him; think it was on account of speaking of his cap business ; was never charged with mal feasance in office. George Esher sworn.—Knew that Perkins & Bol ton were engaged in making primers last winter in a shop that they rented outside of the arsenal; my family mode 10,000 caps for Perkins in February last; do not know where they went to. John .Simms sworn.—Perkins told him eighteen months ago he had some cups to make; he knew Hitchcock by sight. Abner Hill sworn, —lie worked for Perkins & Bolton last winter, when* sixteen hands were em ployed for three weeks; in June or July he refused to work for Perkins; he heard the hands say that the primers were being made to go to Mexioo; Mr. Bolton also said tho same thing. Cross-examined.—All the primers were put in boxes, and directed to Hitchcock, in New York. Tbe casewas continued until Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of procuring the original oopies of some letters from blew York. Abbival op the Harriet Lane.— The United States steamer Harriet Lave has arrived at the navy yard, direct from Fortress Monroe. It will be remembered that this ship ran ashore at the time of the attack on the forts at Hatteros Inlet, and she sustained some little damage before she could be got off. The only external injury is a fractured bulwark, caused by running the guns overboard to lighten tbe vessel, She trill be hauled up and put in thorough order at the navy yard before she goes to sen again. Tho port engine of the Harriet Lane is a good deal out of order, and must be overhauled and re paired before it can be again used to nny advan tage. Ilerpumps arealmost wholly useless, having worked sand in them while ashore, and for this reason ono engine became of little value in pro pelling the ship. She does not leak any, but is a good deal strained, and will need repairing in hull as well as in engine. A new battery of guns for tbe quarter deck, n fresh supply of shot, shell, pro visions. coal, Ac., will also be necossary probably. The Harriet Lane, after it had been got off from Its dangerous position, was piloted into the sound through the inlet by John White, of the Minne sota, one of the best pilots of the coast, and also brought out by him. The honor of raising the first Union flag in the inlet is due to Lientenant Dungnn, of the Harriet Lave, who went in, and boarded the brig, and took her prize, in a small boat from the Harriet Irene, before she attempted to entw t tt also boarded a schooner—been prizes. The officers and men on the Harriet Lane, after their arduous and fatiguing labors, are in the best of health. When the ship left our forts at Hattcras Inlet, affairs were progressing finely, although it was ne cessary to work the men rather hard, to which they made no objections. All were engaged in re pairing and strengthening tho fortifications, in mounting the guns that had not been mounted by tho enemy on account of our sudden appearance, and in taking such steps as were deemed necessary to make our position perfectly impregnable against the attacks of the rebels. Embrasures have been out in the works, through which guns have been pointed, sweeping all the land approaches. The guns spiked by the enemy before evacuating Fort Clnrk have been drilled out, and are now ready for use. Colonel Hawkins has charge of this work, and, with his Zouaves, will be able to check the progress of a very large force on the land side. New works will undoubtedly be thrown up, and ’ the position made doubly secure. A large quan tity of stores of all kinds, provisions, munitions of war, Ac., have been received per steamer George Peabody, sent from Fortress Monroe. Two Grain Elevatoiis will soon he erected in Philadelphia, and two have been already erect ed. Those now in operation are stationary ma chines, hut the new ones will be floating elevators, mounted on strong hulls, built for the purpose, and employed, like stationary ones, in transhipping grain from canal boats to other craft. Each eleva tor costs about twenty-five thousand dollars, and will elevate, screen, blow, and bag from two thou sand to three thousand bushels per hour. The new elevator of the Pennsylvania Railroad, at the foot of Prime street, will nave a capacity of four hundred and seventy-five thousand bushels. It will be of iron, totally fire-proof, and having steam machinery to raise the grain. Work upon this machinery is not yet commenced, as wharves and foundations at Frime street have not yet been completed. The immense coal elevator on Windmill Island will constitute another feature of this port, and enable the Schuylkill Navigation Company to load and ship cargoes in greatly im proved time. The advantage of such machinery in the grain trade must, of course, he obvious to all acquainted with mercantile affairs. It enables a canal boat to arrive, discharge its whole cargo, and depart again on its return trip all in the same day. Large ships may also be loaded with grain in one-sixth of the time required by other processes. In this way the shipment of breadstuff's in bulk is very greatly aid ed. Chicago, by means of her grain elevator?, has continued to increase her grain trade in proportion to the enormous growth of the Great West. The necessities of Philadelphia for such machi nery are apparent to all conversant with the com merce of this port. Swarms of canal boats, laden with produces, arrive constantly, by the Chesapeake and Delaware, Schuylkill, Union, and Delaware Division canals, and wc want grain elevators for the movement of their cargoes quite as much os for those of the railway ears arriving from the West. A contemporary says that all the other railroads demand grain elevators as well as the Pennsylvania. This latter elevator, which will probably be com pleted in a few months, has a larger capacity than any similar apparatus in America. Democratic Convention at West Chester. —Yesterday morning, at 11 o’clock, the straight Breckinridge Convention of Chester county met In West Chester, and were called to order by Robert E. Monaghan. Win. W. Downing, of Downingtown, took the chair, and Monaghan was made secretary. Nathan C. McVaigh, of Pheenixville, was made secretary likewise, and B, W* Jones, of Valley township, vice president. About one-half th» townships in the county wero represented. Mr. Monaghan spoke of the loss of the Jeffersonian, and stated that many parts of the county knew nothing of the meeting. A full ticket was finally nominated. Jos. Hemphill was nominated ns judge. The Douglas Democrats have joined with the Re publicans of Chostor county iu favor of a vigorous war policy. Flora Temple Loyal.—lt will gratify thou sands to learn that, all reports to the contrary, the famous Flora Temple is still loyal, and no move ment is contemplated to check her brilliant career upon the turf. There is nothing “Secesh” about her, and her recent seizure at New York was simply duo to tho dues of her owner, for which Messrs. McMnnn A Cornell having entered bail in So.ooo, on Saturday, Flora was released, and is now in this city, in excellent trim, ready for the great trotting match, at Oxford Park, on Tuesday, with tho horse John Morgan. Tiif. Franklin Literary Union have elect ed tho following linmod gentlemen officers for tho ensuing term: President, Edward J. TSel. Vice President, Samuel A. Widmer. Recording Secreta ry, Edward AY. Hough. Corresponding Secretary, Otto Lachenmoyor. Treasurer, Robert J. Stapleton. Editor, Horace Fritz The National Safety, Insurance, and Tiiust Fund.—A further hearing of the officers of this defunct institution took place yesterday after noon before Alderman MoGahen. The whole of the afternoon was consumed L»tho orots-examina tion of the secretary. If EMBER OF COUNCILSIEN. —The jltdgCS ill tho Common Pleas have decided that, under tha late not of Assembly, the number of Counoilmen is to bo regulated by the list of taxables for the pre sent year. Tuirtv-skcwi* Tk&uk Sale of Carriages,- Mr. llorknoes will hold his semi-annual trade. Bala of carriages Ml Wednesday, Sept. 18th, at the. Ba zaar, Ninth and Sassom streets. This Baltwill be unusually attractive, comprising some two.hundred light carriages, manufactured by tho bast makers in Philadelphia and Wilmington, Driiawar*. In cluded in the sale will be some high-cost carnages, consisting of coaches, bretts, rockaways, and coupes. The sale will be peremptory, and will positively take place without regard tq toe weather.
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