FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 1861. EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A* DOUGLAS*—*tt The conspiracy to break op the Union is n fact now known to all. Armies are 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 SALE.—The donblo-cylinder “TivLoit” Pituss bh which this paper has been printed for the labt nine months. It is in excellent condition, having Iweu made to order a year ago, itud will be sold at a bargain. For terms apply at this office, or address John W. Fojinet, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Another Union Victory. During this contest 'Western Virginia seems to have been selected as the Union vantage ground, Unhhrni successes have there at tended our arms, and the last of the scries of Victories, commenced by the gallant McClel lan and ended by General Rosecrans, oc curred on Tuesday, when the rebels, under Floyd, were attacked near Somerville and dri ven from the field with the loss of all their baggage, live stock, and camp equipage. About twenty of the heroic Ohioans breathed their last in the battle, and some seventy of their comrades made the place immortal by the shedding of tlicir blood. The rebel loss cannot lie estimated. They fled by night with the arch-traitor who commanded them, and the misguided beings that closed tlieir treason With their lives were hnried in distant and ig- nominious graves. This battle stills the clamor and fear that lias been engendered on account of the West ern division of our army. It has established the fame of General Rosecrans, and proves liim worthy to he the successor of our young General-in-chief. It has covered with glory the Ohio regiments that have so well sustained the honor of our flag, and struck, we hope, the final blow at the cause of Secession in Western- Virginia. The Union Provisional Government there established will now have leisure to strengthen and sustain itself—pre paring, in good time, to reach a helping hand to the loyal people of East Tennessee and Kentucky. The disaffected will be intimi dated or driven away, and the conquering regiments will .join themselves to the division of General Basks, re-establish our cause on the upper Potomac, and come sweeping down upon the left flank of the rebels in time to as sist McClellan and the grand army, when they retrieve the misfortunes of Manassas. It may, however, he necessary to hold the victorious division as a reserve in Western Virginia. Regiments may there be deployed to skirmish with the scattered rebels that quarter in t-lie southwestern towns, and even to advance into Kentucky, exchanging greet ings with the soldiers that have been raised by the eloquence of lloi.t, the appeals of Pren tice, and the energy and zeal of Anderson. The work goes bravely on ! In any case, wc gain. The plans of Lieutenant General Scott are now comprehended. He has spared nei ther pains nor bloodshed to preserve the fruit ful territory of the Old Dominion adjacent to Ohio, thus defending the border from rebel inroads and securing a foothold whence our legions may sally forth to the east, the south, and the southwest. These successes, slight though they bo, smooth the wrinkles from the nations frown, and almost make us forget the repulse and rout of Centrcville. We feel lifted up! At thousands of hcartlifircs in the great North and West the details of this fight will be re lated, and the heroism of Rosecrans will be repeated with the storied names of SiEGELj McClellan. Butler, and Lyon. For the true men that sealed their valor with their blood, the whole Union will unite its tears with Ohio ! Let their memories be green. Their deaths were martyrdoms, and lio man should fear to follow them. These brave men who have sacrificed their lives in a holy cause, in the words of Kossuth, are « the unnamed demi-gods of history.” What Have We Done 1 There are many good people disposed to think that in the prosecution of this war our Government has exhibited a laggard spirit; and the remark is frequently made that the past summer lias been wasted by the military authorities, and that we have really made no progress towards crushing out the rebellion, which came upon us in the early narLof tim present year. To take" 'a "superficial view of affairs, one might be led to believe that there was much truth in these criticisms, but wc think, nevertheless, that a great portion of our work has been accomplished, and that the labors of our public servants during the past Drummer will produce a fruitful harvest. Wc have organized within the space of a few months a military establishment, which is among the largest in the world. A peaceful people, who a year ago were tilling tlicir crops, ploughing tlieir fields, bartering and selling, planning enterprises and quietly pursuing the path of industry and quiet, arc now in arras and upon the field. They have gone into war with as much alacrity as they exhibited in their industry and enterprise, and have shown, in the number and organization of their regiments, that desire to excel all of the world, which they have shown in the development of com merce and education. They have staked the outlines of the rebel boundaries, and beyond those boundaries they have commenced the work of crushing it. Washington lias been .saved; Maryland put under bonds to keep the peace ; treason punished in Missouri ; Western Virginia liberated, and succor is now on the way to Eastern Tennessee. If the rebels have occupied Munson’s Hill, wc have occupied Pa ducah ; and if Beauregard has achieved the barren victory of Manassas, Butler has placed the hand of the Republic on the throat of King Cotton by his success at llattcrus. We have thrown the network of our blockade over the Southern ports, tlirougli the meshes of which no commerce can struggle. W.e have been surely and slowly organizing victory. This hasty and general summing-up of the summer's work will give an idea of the posi tion which the Republic now occupies. It will Show that in no instance have those in au thority been idle. The army is a vast, com plicated, delicately-constructed, and easily dis arranged machine. In all its parts and pro portions it is now as complete as it is in the power of man to make it; and had the Govern ment done nothing else than organize its ope rations alone, it would have profitably em ployed every hour of its time. “ The Sinews of War.” TV e can make no greater mistake than to : imagine that men, money, and arms constitute the chief and only sinews of war. There are tdlier requisites to the successful prosecution and speedy termination of the present conflict, | quite as indispensable and potent. Without j a unanimous confidence in our own' strength ! and resources; without an implicit trust in j the integrity of our Government, and a firm | determination to sustain it to the last; without a steadfast reliance upon the righteousness of our cause, and upon the wisdom and justice of , that omniscient Power who holds the destinies 1 of nations in the hollow of his hand ; without a patriotic and noble resolve to discard all con- ; fciderations of personal interest, and without an honest and avowed purpose to cast off the ■ (•hackles of partisan prejudice—we may sue- i ceed in gaining the final victory, but we never can .succeed in fully deserving it. To overlook the moral issues of the strug gle, and the great moral and patriotic influ ences '»hich are daily and hourly giving it ■ Shape for the pen of the future historian, is to : deify mere physical force, and leave to cold , arithmetic the glory and the laurels of our ; tattle-fields. j Patriotic Portraits.—Keeping pace with the times. T. B. Peterson & Bros, have increased their series of patriotic portraits (4to size, and only 2S centE each), by the lithographed likenesses of the Hon. Joseph Holt and Nathaniel P. Banks. This Series, at once low-priced and good, trill command a great sale. Sale or Elegant Furniture—A catalogue kale of superior household furniture, new and se- i. cond hand, will take place this morning, at 10 ! o'clock, at Birch's & Soiys auction store, No. 914 Chestnut street. 1 Large Auction- Sale of Carpeting, Rues, Ac. —-The early attention of buyers is invited to the large and attractivs assortment of 409 pieces rich English velvet, Brussels, three-ply, ingrain, Vene tian, hemp. And list carpetings, mgs, mats, and co coa matting, to be peremptorily sold, by catalogue, for cash, commencing this morning, at lOi o’clock, by Myers, Claghorn, & Co., auctioneers. Nos. 232 and 234 Market street. Public Amusements. Walnut-street Theatre. —lt is long, vory long, since we linve witnessed the performance of so admirable a short piece ns “ The Advocate, or The Last Cause,” by Mr. Henry Grattan Plunkett— which means, judging from the locality*, charac ters, and plot, adapted from the French. It is in two nets, lint a less judicious dramatist would have spun it out into three or five, and thereby spoiled by diluting it. Mr. Couldoek sustains the pre dominant character —that of an old lawyer, who. at the close of his long and prosperous career, is induced to plead a final cause, in which a fair widow ( Madams 7> 7fo.ee, by Miss Alice Grey.) claims a large estate, which Mons. Dupree, her kinsman, would be entitled to if certain legal proofs were removed. Finding it impossible to bribe De Fernet, the advocate, to betray hia client) Dupree takes advantage of the old man's tempo* rary absence to abstract these documents, and, to prevent detection, puts poison into a gtass of wine of which he was about partaking. However, De Fer net witnesses the foul deed, relates—under another name—some former particulars of his own life, and finally, touching the villain's heart, brings him to repentance, and then pardons him. The fair wi dow, who turns out te be De Vrrnet’s daughter, comes in for the estate, and marries Dubois, (Mr. 3. S. Wright.) the lawyer's clerk and protege. This may seem to he a trifling plot; but here, ns in many French pieces, the interest of the drama mainly depends on the dialogue and the manner in Which the actors deliver it. We frankly declare that Mr. Couldook's performance of the aged law yer was thoroughly well sustained. It had no ir regularities —except such ns the action of the pieco and the passion of the language made proper. It was a thoroughly artistieal personation, and Mr. Couldock’s “make-up” was actually a picture. Mr. McCulloughplaycd the part of Dupree with ability and judgment. In the last scene, though he has not very much to do, he made n decidedly favorable impression. If he will repress his slight tendency to intone his words, as Mr. John Dolman used to do, his noting will be improved. Two after pieces followed “The Advocato.” Wo enjoyed Mrs. Cowell’s easy and lady-like perform ance of Maria Darlington, (Maria Foote’s es pccial part,) in “A Rolnndfor an Oliver,” and left a happy audience laughing at and with Mr. Yining Bowers, as Jem Boggs, in “ The Wander ing Minstrel.” Mr. Couldoek takes his benefit to-night, when the new play of 11 The Advocate ” will be repeated, with “The Willow Copse” as the afterpiece. Mr. C.'s engagement terminates to-morrow evening. A new play, called “ Great Expectations,” drama tized from Dickens’ story, by Madam de Margue rittes, is underlined as in rehearsal, and will be pro duced, at thi3 theatre, on next Monday evening, we believe. This is the flrst dramatic version of “ Groat Expectations,” (the London managers will probably open their autumn season with it,) and has been written expressly for this theatre. Arch-street Theatre. —Mrs. Drew has already proved her competency for managing a theatre, and the public nightly attests its appreciation of her efforts by good houses and judicious applause. This evening, Miss Charlotte Thompson will appear as Camille, in the play of that name ; Mr. Shcwcll appearing as Armand Duval. The comic panto mime of the “ Whito Statue” will conclude the performances. Continental Theatre. —A large audience was in attendance at the Continental Inst evening. “ The Tempest ” has so far proved a decided suc cess to the management. The last scene is one of the most beautiful ever produced in our city, and was warmly applauded. LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. PROM WASHINGTON. The Fight at Lewinsville. GEN. McCLELLAN'S OFFICIAL REPORT, WHEREABOUTS OF THE PRIVATEER SUMPTER, A REBEL THREAT TO CLOSE THE POTOMAC! CONVALESCENCE OF JEFF. DAVIS. Movements of Governor Curtin. FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC. IMPORTANT FROM ROSECRANS! FLOYD DRIVEN FROM Ills IMElifg. FLIGHT OF THE REBELS, THEIR CAMP EQUIPAGE AND BAGGAGE CAPTURED I OUB LOSS 15 RULED AND 70 WOUNDED. OFFICIAL RETORT OF THE BATTLE. FROM MISSOURI. AN ATTEMPTED RAILROAD SLAUGHTER! REPORTED VICTORIES ! OFFICIAL DESPATCH FROM FREMONT, Plight of Martin Green, and Capture of hie Eaggage, Provisions, and Plunder ! LATlilt FROM CALIFORNIA, Special Despatches to “ The Press/’ Washington, Sept. 12,1881. Good News from Missouri. The following despatch wns received to-night at the headquarters of the army : Sr. Louis, Sept. 12.1801. To Col. E. D. Townsend, Ass’t Adjutant General: The report of General Pope, received to-day, from Hunncville. says that he made a night march on Martin Grrkn last Sunday, who, however, got notice of his approach, hut was successful in con tinuing the dispersion of 3,000 of tho robel force, leaving behind them much baggage, prisoners, and forage, also tho public property seized by Green at Slielbourn. General Pofk’s infantry were too much fatigued to pursue. Tho horsemen, however, continued the pursuit ten or fifteen miles, until the enemy was completely scattered. Tho railroad east of Brookfield is open, and no more Secession camps will be made within twenty miles. General Grant telegraphs that the first gun is in position at Fort Holt, Kentucky. J. C. Fremont, Major General Commanding. Governor Curtin’s Movements. Governor Curtin being detained on official busi ness during the forenoon, deferred his departure for Harrisburg till to-morrow morning. In the after noon bis Excellency visited General McCall’s Di vision and mingled socially with the troopa in the various regiments, and to many of them he made brief and patriotic speeches. Afterwards he re viewed the regiments on parade and complimented several of the colonels upon the efficiency and ge neral appearance of the men. The Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment was especially the object of at traction and of deserved compliment from his Ex cellency. Indemnity to Pennsylvania. The Governor, Auditor General, and State Trea surer had a long interview with Secretary Chase, this morning, when it was arranged that a payment of six hundred thousand dollars should be made now to the State of Pennsylvania, as a part of the advance made by that State to the troops. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment. Major Bayard, of the United States Cavalry, was to-day appointed colonel of the Pennsylvania cavalry regiment, after being reviewed by Governor Curtin. The appointment gives general satisfac tion, the Major being a fit officer to command them. The President. The President visited the navy yard to-day, and was received with the customary salute. Affairs Over the Potomac. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Fox, returned from over the river at 9 o’clock this eve ning. He reports all quiet, and that General McClellan was among the troops near Fort Al bany. Artillery Practice at Chain Bridge. The firing in the direction of Chain Bridge this morning was from artillery practice. The Tight at Letvinsville. Two dead bodies wero recovered from the Lcw insville field by a detachment of the Nineteenth Indiana Regiment to-day. No further tidings have been heard of Lieut. Hancock, who was reported killed : hut, the body not having been found, the presumption is that ho was taken prisoner. Arrest of a Spy. A man supposed to be a spy was arrested to-day in the neighborhood of Chain Bridge, and was taken to the headquarters of General Smitu, heavily ironed. Bailey’s and Ball’s Cross Roads. Everything was remarkably quiet in the neigh borhood of Bailey’s and Ball’s Cross Boads. The residence of Mr. Ball, situated on the right of Ball’s Cross Boads, is alternately occupied by our pickets.-and those of the Confederates—ours during the day and theirs at night. The New York Troops. lion. Moses F. Dell arrived here to-day. He comes specially to look after the troops hereabouts from the southern part of New York; particularly those from King county, who are sick or otherwise needing attention. . c, '~-naile to Ex-Secretary Holt, lion. Joseph ox . B , cretnry 0 f War, was serenaded to-night, at tm- - oidcnC( . on N( . w Jersey avenue, by the band of the Thira x-f, lu try United States Army. A large crowd was in and, in response to their culls, he made the follotv ing patriotic speech : After returning his thanks for the compliment, Mr. Holt snid: Fki.low-citizkxs ' lam unconscious of having said or done uught to merit the high compliment of your presence here tit this hour of the night, or to call forth those thrilling strains of musio with which you have filled the air around my dwelling; but, while I do not think I have deserved this distin guished honor, I bog to assure you that I am most grateful for it under any circumstances. I Ehould deserve, the highest gratification from possessing the confidence and good, will of my neighbors and follnw-oitizcns; but at s’ucn an epoch as this, darkened, as it is, by such demoralizations, and when the trail of serpent-treason is found in so many quarters, so emphatic an expression of yonr belief in the integrity and loyalty of my patriotism, is to me a proud compliment, and will be a source of joy that years will not efface, f Ap plause. ] Fellow-citizens; I have recently so often spoken upon the tragic topics of the day, and the views I entertain httvo boen so widely circulated, and are so familiar perhaps to most of you, that I feel it entirely unnecessary to repeat them, or to enlarge upon them in your hearing. When I look acroßS yonder river, and catch, as I can, with my glass, the rebel flag floating in the very face of this great and free Government, I feel in the depths of my soul that the time for spoech making has gone by, especially in Washington city, jTremendous cheers.] The only speeches that should be made here now, are those made by those great captains —General McClellan and Gonornl Scott. | Applause.] And the only rhetoric which you should endure is that which flashes from their good sivords. [Good, and cheers.] I know you will excuse mo from submitting any political considerations to-night. I thank you for the warmth and kindness. of your greeting. I thank you for these delicious melodies you nave brought with you, which have banqueted my hear ing, [A Vpic°—What of Kentucky ?] Hr. llolt. What of Kentucky ( Kentucky will soon show to the world that she is as exultant in her loyalty, and as brave in maintaining it, as any other State in the Union. [Great enthusiasm.] Her soil has been ruthlessly invaded. When they could no longer use her, and she would no longer submit to the infamy of neutrality, to subserve the purposes of guilty men seeking to overthrow the Government, they then invaded her, and are seek ing by ruffian bayonets of Tennessoans to reverso her majority of seventy thousand for the Union. I again say you will hear from Kentucky soon, and side by side on every battle-field, her brave people will be found fighting with their fellow-freemen of the Union in defence of the restoration of this Go vernment. [Cheers.] Good night! S. General McClellan’s Opinion of his Men in Battle. General McClellax speaks in high terms of the conduct of those engaged in the brisk .skirmish yes terday. I was at the departments when he rode in from, the other side of the river last evening. He did not Etop at his own office, but proceeded on to the quarters of General Scott. He related the points in the engagement to a number of military gentlemen, describing the positions with clearness, and closed by remarking that “ onr [his] men be haved with very great crodit.” The charge was described as being nobly gallant and grand, and angnring favorably for their efficiency anil future effectiveness and success. General Butler. General Butler will lonvc to-morrow morning lor Boston on special business. The Lower Potomac. From information received by the Government there is good reason to believe that the rebels are preparing to cut off all communication on the lower Potomac. As I informed you some days since, their batteries at Acquia Creek have been in creased in number and strengthened by additional guns. They are determined not only, as I said previously, “to hold the terminus .of the railway at all hazards,” but they arc also evidently pre paring to command the full range of the river, and cut off intercourse. They have cannon which, by actuul experiment, has thrown shot into the bank on the opposite side of the Potomac, and more of these heavy pieces arc to be added to those already there. With these, two objects are to be gained— the stoppage of our shipping and the landing of nn army in Maryland. A very intelligent lady of this city, and an ex cellent Union woman, who has, at her own house, been feeding and nursing our sick soldiers, made an effort, a few days age. to get her daughter homo from Virginia, where she has, for some time, been on a visit to near and dear relatives of Sou thern proclivities. A communication was sent to the mother advising her to allow the daughter to remain, as a matter of security, as it was the purpose of the army to cross the Potomnc in a few days, and enter Washington, In addition to this, wo have the evidence of escaped fugi tives, of intelligent Confederate newspaper cor respondents, of editors of Southern papers, and of numerous private correspondents, all tend ing to show an intention on the part of the rebel leaders to invade Washington. Whether this ‘■ in tention’ ’ .will ever be brought to the test of a trial does not yet clearly appear. There is one thing certain, however, thnt Gen. McClellan is ready to receive them with the strongest force that can be gathered on the sacred soil of Virginia. As to tho attempt to cross the Potomac, it most .bo mode quickly, if at all, for to the flotilla, nun numbering eighteen vessels, six more will be imme diately added. Against these the little steamer Page, and all the batteries they may he pleased to plant on the banks of Acquia Creek,jjwill not be able to cope with any show of success. Metallic Gunboats. Propositions, by the patentees and proprietors of the New York patent metallic lifeboats, were made to the Navy Department to-day, to supply a number of metallic gunboats for the navy. Capt. Fox, however, immediately pointed out objections to them that could not be surmounted, and though backed by a whole volune of certificates testifying to the value of the patent for surf-boats, yet for the purpose of gunboats they were shown to be, from unavoidable causes, quite useless. The Fight at Lewinsville—Gen. McClel lan's Official Report. Gen. McClellan's despatch to tho Secretary of War, in relation to the brilliant affair of yesterday, is remarkably brief. He merely says that General Smith made a re connoissanco with 2,000 men to Lewinsville, where he remnined several hours, and completed an ex amination of the ground. When the work was com pleted, and the command had started back, the enemy opened fire with shells, by which two men were killed and three wounded. Griffin’s battery, be says, silenced that of the enemy, and our men came back in perfect order and excellent spirits. The men behaved most admirable under fire. He concludes by remarking that we shall have no more Bull llun affairs. Death of a Soldier. James Parks, a private soldier in Company F (Harrison Guards) Twenty-seventh Regiment Penn sylvania Volunteers, died on Monday, at the lu firmnry, and was buried yesterday, in the soldier’s burying-ground. Tho deceased was a resident of Philadelphia, and is said by those who knew him to have been an excellent soldier, and a great favorite with the officors in command and his companions in arms. Captain Spering detailed an escort from bis company to convey the remains of the deceased to their last resting-place, and accompanied the fu neral procession. Mr. Parks is the first member of the Harrison Guards who has died. The com pany is still stationed at the arsenal. Its members enjoy excellent health, and, owing to the exertions of Captain Spewing, Lieutenants Harrington and Carson, and Orderly Sergeant G. T. Ker, are ra pidly attaining r high degree of discipline and effi ciency. From the Upper Potomac. Point of Bocks, Md., Sept. 11.—Union men from Martinsburg on Saturday report that the re bels have taken up the entire track of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from that town to North Moun tain, a distance of nine miles, and transported the rails, etc.; to Winchester, for the extension of the Alexandria, Loudoun, andHampsliiro Railroad from Strausburg to that point. The track torn up was lately relaid by the company. At Duffield’s station, on the Baltimore and Ohio Boilrond, the rebels were busily engaged in taking down seven or eight new and first-class locomotives or transportation to Winchester. These locomo tives had but recently been put upon the route; some of them are of the heaviest kind, and were probably spared by the rebels in the recent confla gration on account of their adaptability to trans porting troop trains in Virginia. Hon. Daniel C. Strother is still held prisoner by the rebels, probably in Richmond. Hisjson, “Porte Crayon,” is a guest or attache of the engineer corps of General Banks’ column. The new system of army signalizing is becoming a fixed institution. The appointees are compelled to pass a thorough examination in mathematics, en gineering, astronomy, etc., and many changes are made in the corps for want of proficiency. From the South. Louisville, Sopt. 12.—The Evansville (Ind.) Journal says the steamer Sue Evar, under com mand of a gun squad, for that place, captured a boat with 1,090 barrels of salt, destined for the Con federacy. The Southern papers say that Captain F. W. Lynch, late of the United States navy, has been appointed chief of the bureau of detail and equip ments of th© Confederate army. Col. Jones, of the Fourth Alabama Begimont, died at Orange Court House on the 2Sth ult., from w ouruls received in the battle at Bull Ran. W. Boydin, late a clerk in the Federal War De partment, has arrived at llichmond with full infor mation respecting matters at Washington The Nashville Union and American congratu lates the Confederate States upon the election of General Albert Sydney Johnson to the command of the Western division of the Confederate army. H. Kelley, claiming to be a Baltimorean, was ar rested at Richmond, on Friday, on suspicion of being a spy. Jeff. Davis. Louisville, Sept. 12. —The Richmond Ac amintr, of the 9th, says: “President Davis has so far recovered from hiß recent severe illness as to be able to take an airing on Saturday in his carriage.” THE PRESS-PBILADELPHIA, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 13, 1861. From General Eoßeorana’ Column. ANOTHER VICTORY HI WESTERN VIRGINIA. FLOYD'S ARMY DRIVEN INTO THEIR ENTRENCHMENTS. FLIGHT or THE REBELS UNDER FLOYD. Capture of his Camp Equipage, Baggage, Ammu nition, and Personal Property. OUR LOSS 15 KILLED AND 70 WOUNDED. Cl auk situ no, Ya., Sept. 12—A battle com menced about three o’clock on Tuesday afternoon near Summorsville. General Rosecrans, after taking a roconnoissnnce, found General Floyd’s army, five thousand strong, with sixteen field pieces, entrenched in a powerful position on the top of the mountain at Cannix’s forry, on tho west side of the Gauley river. Tho rear and oxtremo of both flanks were inaccessible, and the front was masked with heavy forests and a cioso jungle. Col. Lyttle’s Tenth Ohio Regiment, of Gen. Ben ham’s brigade, was in the advance, and drove a strong detachment of tho enemy out of their camp, this side of the position, the state of which was then unknown. Shortly afterwards, his scouts, consist ing of four companies, suddenly discovered them selves to be in front of a parnpot battery and long line of palisades for riflemen, when the battle opened fiercely. The remainder of the Tenth and the Thirteenth Ohio were brought into action suc cessively by Gen. Benhatn, and the Twelfth Ohio afterwards by Capt. Hartsuff, whoso object was an armed reconnoissance. The enemy played upon our forces terrifically with musketry, rifles, shell, and canister, causing some casualties. Colonol Lyttle led several companies of Irish men to charge tho battery, when he was brought down by a shot in the leg. Colonel Smith's Thir teenth Ohio engaged the enemy on the left, and Colonel Lowe's Twelfth Ohio directly in front. Colonel Lowe fell dead at the head of his regi ment early, in the hottest fire, by a ball in the forehead. McMullen’s howitzer battery and Sny der's two field pieces meantime were got into the best position possible under the circumstances, and soon silenced two of tho rebel guns. Tho fire whs slackened at intervals, but grew more furi ous. The German brigade was led gallantly into notion by Colonel McCook, under the direction of Adjutant General Hartsuff, but alter a furious fight of three hours, night coming on compelled the re call of the troops, and the men lay on their arms within a short distance of the enemy, each ready to resume the contest on the next morning. But General Floyd fled during the night, sinking the boAts in the river, nnd sinking tho temporary bridge which he made when he first occupied the position. The turbulenco and depth of the river, and the exhaustion of the troops, made it impossible to fol low him. Floyd left his camp equipage, wagons, horses, and large quantities of ammunition, and fifty head of cattle. Onr loss is fifteen killed and about seventy wounded —generally flesh wounds. The loss of the rebels was not ascertained, as they carried their dend and wounded with them; but it was certniniy serious. Capt. McGroarty, of Cincinnati, Capt. McMul len, nnd Lieut. Snyder, of Ohio, are among the wounded, but not dangerously. Twenty-fire of Col. Tyler’s men, who were taken by Floyd at Cross Lane, were recaptured. Floyd’s personal baggage, with that of his officers, was taken. General Bonham’s brigade, which suffered the most, was commanded by General B. in person, and Colonel McCook led his brigade. Generals Rosecrans and Benhain, Colonel Mc- Cook, Colonel Lyttle, Colonel Lowe, Captain Hart suff, Captain Snyder, Captains McMullen and Burke, of the Tenth Ohio, and other officers, dis played conspicuous personal gallantry. The troops were exclusively from Ohio, and showed great bravery. Official Report of tlie Battle. Washington, Sept. 12.—Lieutenant General Scott, to-night, received a dospatch from General Kosccrans, giving a few of the particulars of his action with General Floyd. He says the enemy was driven from his entrench ments across the Gauley river. Floyd was punished severely, a number of his troops being killed, and ij a quantity of his camp equipage taken, while the ■loss on our sido was small. The following is General H osecrans' official re port IInADqUAKTBItS OF TUB ARMT OF VIRGINIA) Caaii* Scott, Spp». 11, l\ M. To Col. E. D. Towkskn'o : Wo yesterday marched seventeen and a half miles, and reached the enemy 's entrenched posi tion in front of Connifix Perry, driving his ad vance outpost and pickets before us We found him occupying a strongly entrenched' position, covered by a forest too dense to admit of' its being seen at a distance of three hundred yards. Itis force -was five regiments, besides the -one ' driven in. He had probably 16 pieces of artilley.- At 3 o’clock we began a strong reconnoissance, which proceeded to such a length that we were about to assault the position on the flank and front, when, night coming on and our troops being com pletely exhausted, X drew them out of the woods and posted them in order of battle behind the ridge immediately in front of the enemy’s position, where they rested on their arms until morning. Shortly after daylight a runaway contraband came in and reported that the enemy had crossed the Gauley during the night by means of the ferry ' and a bridge which they had completed. Colonel Ewing was ordered to take possession of the camp, which he did atabout seveno’clock, cap turing a few prisoners, two stand of colors, and a considerable quantity of arms, with the quarter master’s stores and camp equipage. The enemy have destroyed the bridge across the Gauley, which here rushes through a deep gorge, and our troops being still much fatigued, and ha ving no material for immediately replacing the bridge, it was thought prudent to encamp the troops, occupying the ferry and captured camp, after sending a few rifle-cannon shots after the re treating enemy, in order to produce a moral effect. Our loss will probably amount to 30 Killed and iOO wounded. The enemy’s loss has not been ascertained, but from report it must have been considerable. W. S. Rosecuaxs. Southern Statement of Floyd’s Position Louisville, Sept. 11.— The Richmond Exami ner, of the Oth, says that since the battle of Cross Lanes, in Western Virginia, General Floyd has been waiting for supplies. Saturday's train brought fifteen prisoners, taken while straggling through the woods, after the dispersion of Colonel Tyler’s command. General Floyd at the last accounts was one and a half miles beyond Gauley river. The enemy were in full force at Gauley bridge, and strongly posted in the vicinity along Gauley road, occupying Hawk’s Nest, above the Kanawha. Tho enemy had been outflanked by General Chapfnan, who held his position with two thousand militia. Among the above mentioned prisoners were W. H. Raynor, of Rhode Island, and Lieutenant C. J. Murphy. A Rebel Threat to Close the Potomac by Powerful Batteries. Louisville, Sept. 12.—Th® Richmond Ex aminer of the 9th says: “ Before many honrs the Potomac will he ef fectually closed by powerful batteries.” The chief of the Ordnance Department in Vir ginia, responding to a call for all the field artillery, Bays ten batteries are ready for immediate duty, and eight or ten more eon bo got ready soon. Louisville, Sept. 12.—A special despatch to the Journal, from Washington, dated yesterday, says General McClellan has carried Hall’s Hill, losing fifteen killed. General Banks’ column is within a short distance, and a general battle is ex pected to-morrow. A special despatch from Washington to the Journal,' dated the 12th, says: “Cannon is roaring in the distance. The battle is ‘going on.’ ” Trenton, Sept. 12.—The annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of New Jersey was held at Trenton to-day. The following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year: Thos. J. Corson, of Trenton, grand commander; George B. Edwards, of Bcrgon, de puty grand commander; Sami Fort, of Burlington, grand generalissimo; J. S. Buckatcw, of Hights town, grand captain general; John Hilton, of Ber gen, grand treasurer; C. G. Milnor, of Burlington, grand recorder. St. Louis, Sept. 12.—The latest advices from Paducah, Ky., slute that the impression prevailed there that the enemy would not attack that place. New York, Sept. 12,—A brig was seen chasing a ship on August 11, in lat. 29, lon. 17, and, shortly after, setting her on fire. At 10 o’clock at night nothing could be seen but the flames. It is supposed to hare been some vessel burnt by a pirate. Arrest of Secessionists in lowa. Burlington, lowa, Sept. 12.—Six Secessionists who were identified os having serveeftmder Martin Green, with 190 head of eattl®, which they said they were driving to Chicago, wore arrested near Salem, lowa, yesterday, and the cattle confiscated. The men were held ns prisoners. Subscription to the National Loan. New York, Sept. 12.—The subscription to the national loan to-day amounts to more than one million dollars. Destruction of the Nahant Hotel. Boston, Sept. 12.—The Nahant Hotel was de stroyed by fire last night. The loss is about 8100,000. Before the Battle. From Washington, via Louisville. The Knights Templar of New Jersey. From Paducah, Ky. A Ship Burnt by a Pirate. INTERESTING FROM MISSOURI! ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT RAILROAD SLAUGHTER FRUSTRATED. REPORTED VICTORIES! Secessionist!! Being Driven from Pettus County. Mexico, Mo., Sept. fl.—Another fiendish attempt to destroy the lives of our soldiers was made a day or two since on the Northern Missouri Railroad. The timbers of a bridge just this side of Sturgeon were partly burned, in expectation that a train loaded with United States troops would be precipi tated into the creek below. But the design of the rebels being discovered, the train wns stopped at this point, and the troops are new encampod here, where they will remain until the bridges are re paired. Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 11.—A gentleman from Georgetown, Pettus county, reports thnt General Price’s army were encamped, on Sunday night, on the Wnrrcnburg road, near Clinton, in Henry county, destined for Lexington. Another messenger, from Sedalia, brings in formation that Hr. Jennison, the Kansas Jay liawker, with a small force from Kansas, had fallen on a party of 300 rebels, undor command of the notorious Hr. Staples, and completely routed them, killing their leader. If this he true, the difficult part of restoring peace in Pettus and the adjoining counties lifts been accomplished. Hr. Staples and Captain McGofiin (who was cap tured some days since) have been the .principal in stigators of Secessionism in these counties. The snmo messenger states that Col. Marshall’s Illinois cavalry hud surrounded 600 rebels under Cnptain Shelby, a short distance below Lexington, and taken the’ whole force prisoners. Shelby had two pieces of cannon. This latter report needs confirmation, but it has been known for several days that Shelby’s band had taken a position at the placo indicated after abandoning the siege. From St. Louis. St. Long. Sept. 12.—1 t is reported that Captain Boyd, conimfedmg the Secession forcos in Buchanan county, marched into St. Joseph, on Saturday last, and plundered tho stores there of some $lO,OOO worth of goods.. The connection between the Pacific and Iron Mountain Railroad was completed to-day. This junction of roods was made by order of General Fremont, and will enable the Government to trans port troops and army stores from one section of the State to another without reshipment. Troops can also he transferred from the river without the delay of marching through the city. The circulation of the Biibuque (Iowa) Herald has been interdicted in this county by order of the Provost Marshal, Captain Hazzard, United States Navyj has ar rived here. Operations of the Government Officers in Kentucky. Louisville, Sept. 12. —Several guns, recently in possession of the State Guard, were taken from this city yesterday, and nearly a hundred were found under a haystack in the suburbs. The steamer Treadiratcr Bell, an old vessel, and of little use, was seized by the Federal au thorities at Smitblaud. She bad been conveying prisoners up the Xenuessee river. Celebration nt Baltimore. ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE AT NORTn POINT. Baltimore, Sept. 12. —This being the anniver sary of the Battle of Baltimore is'being celebrated to-day, with more than the ordinary demonstra tions on the part of the loyal citizens. The Na tional Flag was displayed from the public build ings, hotels, and all the loyal newspaper offices. Numerous private houses, the shipping, and at the various camps the display of flags was abundant. Gen. Hix has issued an order for the firing of sa lutes and dress parades in honor of the day, at the various camps. At 3 o’clock this afternoon, the New York Fifth Regiment (Zouaves) are to make a grand dress parade, from their fortified camp on Federal Hill, through the city, passing around the monuments. The Association of Old Defenders make their usual parade, with their old flag, which they have not deserted ns yet. The only demonstrations of a character contrary to the patriotic spirit of the day, consist in the manner in which a few Secession storekeepers have arranged their goods to indicate their Southern prin ciples ; such as hanging out rolls of red and white flannel, or, ns in one instance, displaying three flannel shirts, two red, with a white one in the centre. From Fortress Monroe. FonmEss Moxboe, Sept. 11, via Baltimore.—ln view of the increasing importance of Fortress Mon roe as the basis of offensive operations against the rebels, there is to be a large increase in the military and naval forceE. There was heavy firing this morning on Sewell’s Point, caused by the rebels trying the range of new guns mounted on their batteries. A deserter states that the rebel force there numbers about 2,000 men. Quartermaster Taimndge is making arrangements to quarter the contraband slaves at Old Point in comfortable wooden barracks outside tho Fortress. . From Curacoa—The Pirate Sumpter. New Youk, Sept. 13.—A letter dated Curacoa, Aug. 22d, states that the privateer Sumpter was 1 seen off Porto G&hello with a new prize, supposed tote the bark Teresa, from Maracaibo for New York, with a cargo of ooffee. On the 15th, a steamer flying the American flag passed the harbor, reporting herself as the Key stone State. The pilot who went out to her re ports that she was a new steamer, whereas the Keystone State is five years old, and it is surmised that this vessel assumed the said name for good and sufficient reasons. LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. [By Pony Express.] OrTEB Tet.egSAi-ji-Station, September 0; Pa cific Telegraph Station, 95 miles west of Fort Kear ney, September 6, via Omaha, N. T., and Daven- Sort, September 10. —The pony express passed ere at 6 o’clock A. M , with San Francisco dates '.toAugust 28th. GENEKAL NEWS. Some anxiety has been felt about the safety of the treasure shipments since receiving advices from Panama of the proximity of the privateer Sumpter to the steamship route between Aspinwall and New York. Still, the shipments by the steamer of the Ist will probably be heavy. The enlistment of soldiers throughout the State is progressing satisfactorily to the military authori ties. The people generally are showing great libe rality in subscribing money to nid in the work. The excitement attending the political canvass grows more intense as the election day draws nigh. The alarm which timid people have felt lest, pro bably, the Breckinridge ticket might be elected, tends to increase the Republican strength. The probability is that each of the Union tickets, the Republican and Union Democratic, will receive a larger vote than the Breckinridge. A terrible steamboat disaster occurred on the 25th, on the Sacramento river, above the city. The J. A. McClelland, an independent steamer run ning to Bed Bluff, exploded her boiler, killing fif teen certainly, and probably many more of the passengers aboard, and scalding twelve others, some of whom have since died. Among the victims were Captain Webster, Z. Gardner, C. @. Howell, Jos. Arccya, and James Morrow, of Sacramento. D. D. Colton has accepted the colonelcy of the cavalry regiment to be raised in California. Senator Nesmith, of Oregon, who arrived from Washington in the steamer on Saturday, has ad dressed the Union people of California, urging them to discourage party organisations, and to vote for the Union Democratic candidate fur Governor ; otherwise, he fears that the Secession Breckinridge party may carry tho State. The correspondent of tho San Francisco Echo, a French paper, writeß from San Diego, on the 15th, that a considerable body of emigrants, coming from Texas, have taken the route of El Faso, with tho view of settling on the shores of the Pacific. Their wagons arc said to be under way. This movemont is due to tho desperate condition of Texas, conse quent upon the troubles which agitate the nation. SHIP NEWS. Arrived—August 24, ship David Crockott* from Now York : August 23, ships Charger and .Pocahontas, from Poston; bark Kvaugclma, from New Castle; August 26th, ship* Noonday, Galatea, and Phantom, from New York; August 27th, ship ltichard tho Third, from Greenock, and schooner Page, 35 days from Tnhita. She spoke, July 9th, in tatiiudo 20 deg., longitude 2 deg., the whaling bark Sappho, Captain Comn, or Notv Bedford, 26 monthti out, with 949 barrels sperm oil —alt wcIN The schooner Page reports the following whnliug ves sels: Spoken, May 27, hit. 34 deg. south, long. 120 deg. 40 min. west, ship Alfred Gibbs, Captain Nichols, of New. Bedford, with 730 barrels sperm. June 4th, tat. 23 deg. soHth, long. 122; deg. 0 min. west, bark Pa cific, Captain Smith, of New Bedford, with 800 barrels sperm. June 6th, tat 68 deg. north, long. 121 deg. 5G min. west, bark Addition, Captain -Pierce, of New Btnl ibrd, nothing since louring'Paita. June Bth, lnt. 4 dog. north, tang. 121 deg. 15 min. west, bark Sunbeam, Cap tain Goodrich, of New' Bedford, nothing since leaving Paita. June ,14th, tat. 34 deg. South, 122 deg. west, Joseph Grinnell, Captain Thomas, of New Bedford, 1,350 bids sperm. The- Joseph Grinnell reports bark Mary and Susan, Captain Howland, of New' Bedford, 600 barrels sperm; ship Columbus, Captain E. A. Luce, of New Bedford, 950 barrels sperm. Heard from, June 14th, bark Maria, 750 barrels ppemij (iolcomla, Oapt. Green* 600 barrels yporm, since leaving Paita. Spiled from Sun Francisco, August 24th, steamer Pa nama, Ma/.atlau; 'August 25th, steamer Santa Cruz, for Shanghac: ship Twilight, for New York: bark Otta, for Manilla. COMMERCIAL. Trade has been rather active than otherwise since the arrival of.several clippers.' Prices generally are pretty well sustained. 100 boxes Thorn's Candles sold to-day Uoals as Inst iiuotod. Clear Fork has ad vanced. Crushed Sugars 12)(e: Nails $3.75. Somestic Spirits of all kinds have a declining tendency. East Bos ton Syrup 10 cents. Arrival of the Africa at New York. BECKPTION OP TJIE PRINCE BE JOISVILI.E. New York, Sept. 12.— The royal mail steam ship Africa , from Liverpool, arrived at 104 o'clock to-nieht. Her advices hare been antici pated. Surveyor Andrews, with the revenue cutter, sa luted the Prince dc Joinville on the arrival of the Africa, at the Quarantine, this evening, and paid his respects to him on board, extending the civili ties of our Government. Destructive Fire at Concord, N. 11. Coxronn, Sept. 12.—The car-houses of tho Con cord and Northern Railroad, with a locomotive, passenger cars, paint-shop, Ac., were burnt last night. The loss is heavy. The Maine Election. Portland, Sopt. 12.— Returns from 185 towns give Washburn (Republican) over 13,000 majority for Governor. Death of Ex-Governor Briggs. Stockbiuugk, Sept. 12.—Ex-Governor Briggs died at 9 o'clock this morning, from the injuries received by the accidental disoharge of a gas last week. Sailed.— Yesterday morning the ship Zc red, Captain McGonigai, left Pine-street wharf with two hundred and fifty steerage passengers for Londonderry. There were but two oahin passen gers. The majority of the passengers on board were Irish emigrants, who were returning to their old homes. The scenes of parting at thq wharf were animated and touching. THE CITY. AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. Walnct-Staket Theatke —Ninth and Walnut fits.— “Tin* Advocate; or, The Ln.-d Cause”—“Tho Willow Co|180.” AiiCii-Strket Theatre —Arch Btreet, above Sixth.— “Camille”—“The White Statue.” WIIKATMSY’g CtiKTINKKTAL Thkatp.e—Walnut street, above TCighlh.—“The Tempest: or, Tho Enchanted Inland.” Assemult Boildinos.— Sanderson's “Southern Re bellion,” “Russian War,” Ac. The People’s Party Conventions. The delegates elected to the Pooplo’s party con ventions assembled yesterday for tho purpose of nominating candidates for .Sheriff, Register of Wills, *“ e (,r l^ lMnh: Court, City Treasurer, and City Commissioner; also, for Judges of the Dis trict Court and Court of Common Picas. THE .IEMCIAL CONVENTION. Tho delegates to this Convention assembled yes terday morning at 10 o'clock at Sansom-street Hall. About thirty persons were present at that hour, and it was suggested that many delegates supposed that the Convention did not assemble until after noon ; therefore, it was proposed to adjourn until afternoon. A temporary organization, however, was proceeded with. On motion of R. E. Shultz, E. Carroll Brofrster, Esq., was called to the chair. Messrs. Edward S. Campbell and Simon Gratz were appointed secre taries. A motion was made to rooeive the credentials of the delegates present. This motion prevailed, and the secretary commenced to read the certificate of election of the members. It was then stated that some delegates present had no credentials, as the gentlemen to whom they were given had not yet appeared. Mr. W. R. Wister then moved that a Committee on Credentials be appointed. After some little discussion, the motion was adopted. The President announced the Committee on Cre dentials as follows: William It. Wister, John Go forth, and Thomas K. Finletter, and Messrs. Camp bell and Grata secretaries. Tho roll was then called, and fifty-two members answered to their names. The Committee on Credentials reported that all the credentials were correct. The report of the committee was accepted. A motion was made to appoint a committee of five on permanent organization, which was adopted. On motion, the Convention adjourned until three o'clock. AFTEItNOOX SESSION The Convention reassembled at 3 o’clock yester day afternoon, sixty-five delegates being present. But few visitors were in attendance, as it was believed that none but delegates would be ad mitted. Tho committee on permanent organization re. ported the following-named officers: President—F. C. Brewster. Vice Presidents—Thomas K. Finletter, James Traquair, Henry C. Townsend', John M. Butler. Secretaries—Simon Gratz,eEd win S. Campbell. Treasurer—Joseph F"Marshall. On the announcement of the result Mr. Brewster delivered the following speech: SPEECH OP sin. F. C. IIBEWSTEn. Gentlemen op tjie Convention : I thank you for the honor conferral upon me by your vote. I shall endeavor to discharge the duty of the office to which.you have elected mo with fidelity and im partiality. Permit me .to say that it is ten years since a convention charged with duties similar to those now devolving upon you has assembled in this city. Let me say to you who meet here again after that lapse of ton years, as won as to those who are hero for the first time, that our delibera tions are not for a day or a year. We are to put in nomination candidates for offices whose terms will not expire-for ten years, if the incumbents so long behave themselves. And these officers are not to be the executive officers of the law merely, but its expounders and interpreters. On tho faithful discharge of their duties may depend the protection of our lives, liberties, and properties. In the mutations of our history we have seen several branches of our Go vernment charged with corruption. I hope this may never ho laid.to the judiciary. I adjure the Searcher of all Hearts thatiour proceedings may be so directed that the streams of justice may be pre served in their present purity, for the safety of our selves and our posterity.* • Henry C. Townsend offered the following: Whereas, In the present crisis of public affairs, it is the part of wisdom and sound policy to select for office menof knqjfc integrity, ability, and un doubted loyalty to top General Government, and in regard to the judiciary especially, it is more im portant to regard these considerations, and the sta bility of the law by the permanency of judicial te nure than past merely partisan relations; and Whereas , The present judges of the courts of otir city and county have, by the faithful, laborious, and impartial discharge of their official duties for the last ten years, deservedly earned the esteem and gratitude of this community. Therefore, Resolved, That, having the fullest confidence in the integrity, ability, and publicly-avowed loyalty to the General Government ef all the present judges, this Convention does hereby nominate for President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Hon. Oswald Thompson; Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Hon. Joseph Allison; Pre sident Judge of the District Court, Hon. George Sharswood; Associate Judges of the District Court, Hon. George Sharswood, and Hon. J. I. Clark Hare. The resolutions were decided to bo out of order, and were accordingly laid on the table. After some discussion, the report of the Commit tee on Permanent Organization was accepted, and the gentlemen were chosen unanimously. On motion, the nominations for President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas were proceeded with. Mr. Washington L. Bladen named the Hon. Os wald Thompson, when On motion, the nominations closed. The following nominations for the office of Asso ciate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas were next made: Joseph Allison, Edgar E. Pettit, and Joseph F. Brewster, when the nominations closet. Hon. Oswald Thompson was nominated by accla mation for the office of President Judge, and the mo tion was concurred in unanimously. The vote for the Associate Judgeship was then taken up, and resulted as follows: Allison 69 Pettit 2 On motion, the nomination was made unanimous. The Convention then proceeded to make general nominations for a President Judge of the District Court. The following names were offered ; Geo. Sharswood, Jno. W- Wallace, J. C. Howe, Edw. Olmstead, Wm. 8. Price, Jno. M. Collins, Wm. S. Pierce, Geo. M. Stroud, Charles E. Lex, F. C. Brightly. Upon proceeding to a ballot, the following result was obtained: First ballot. Second ballot. Sharswood Collins Pierce Olmstead Lex. Price Necessary to a choice, Mr. Sharswood, having obtained a majority of the rotes cast, was declared duly nominated, amid much applause. General nominations were then made for two As sociate Judges of the District Court, the following names being presented : George M. Stroud, J. C. Hare, Charles Thompson Jones, Henry T. King, Amos Rriggs, Thomas A. Sudd, William 6. Price, and William S. Pierce. A ballot was then taken, with the following re sult : J. C. Hare.... 41 Amos Briggs 37 George M. Stroud 34 William S. Pierce 15 Henry T. King 12 Thomas A. Budd 2 William S. Price. 1 Messrs. Hare and Briggs were thereupon declared the duly chosen nominees of the Convention for the Associate Judgeship of the District Court. On motion, the nomination was made unanimous. Mr. George W. Hoffman offered tho fallowing resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved,. That the People’s party of Philadel phia renew their unalterable devotion to the American Union, and will give ,to the National Administration its unqualified support in the vigo rous prosecution of the war winch is now being waged for the suppression of rebellion; and that, too, without pausing to indulge in factious carpings about the violation of the Constitution, white trai tors are doing their utmost to subvert and destroy the best form of government that the world has ever witnessed. On uiotiqjj-adjourned. CiTV ASD COUNTY COXYEXTION. The City Convention met at the county court house at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Lewis R. Broomail was culled to the chair and Thomas J. Choate was appointed temporary secretary. On motion, a committee of one delegate from each ward was appointed to arrange a plan for a temporary organization A committee of one delegate from each ward was appointed to act upon credentials. They retired to prepare their report. After some little confusion, and an uninteresting debate, tho committee on organization reported the following gentlemen for officers: President, Lewis R. Broomail ; vice presidents, Francis Blackburno and Thomas C. Steele ; secretaries, John Morrow and Thomas J. Choate; treasurer, Edward McDowell. On motion, the order of taking up nominations was decided as follows : 1. Sheriff. 2. City Treasurer. 3. Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. 4. Register of Wills. 5. City Commissioner. The following nominations were then made for SHERIFF. John Thompson, John Dyer, Robert P. King, George Colladay, Abraham H. Raiguet, John W. Reilly, Samuel H. Rothermel, James Harper, C. B. Adams, Major A. I. ElommerfeU, John Craig. CITY TREASURER. Henry Bnmm, Samuel Shaeffer, E- C. Knight REGISTER OF WILLS. G. W. Ford, Osborne Conrad, Samuel Floyd. Alexander Prince, A. H. Freeman, C. Ballou, S. Wiltbank, Edward Borie, Ebenezcr Scanlan, A. M. Fox, Joseph H. Downey. CLESK OF THE OTtI'HANS.’ COFHT. Wm. C. Stephenson, Wm. S. Helversom, A. K. Fougeray, George Bickets, Amos Moore, Edward Yerree. Wm. Moran, John J. Davis, Richard Ben ners, Philip Hamilton, leoac Lttmplcugh, James W. Lee. city roHMissiociKn B. Shoe, Sami. Bell, Jr., Charles Dixoy, James Shaw, J. B. Stokes, George Cress, Charles Dickson, William Middleton, William, Duffy, William Buck, Ossian Hesiod Rambcrges, J. Brooks, William Dickinson. The committee on credentials then entered the room, and reported all correct with the exception, ef two delegates, for whom substitutes were ap>- pointed. The Convention proceeded to ballot for oumot- The following gentlemen were appn&aled teAorS.l Thomas' J. Choate, Alderman Jow Clouds, and Wm. IS. Turner. FIRST BALLOT John Thompson., - John ttyor. v. *,,. J. M. BevUy John Craig, * • **■••**«• ll* S* RothCTmcl,* 20 James Harper, *l7 Robert P. Ring.•••«••• 6 George W. Collidiy ! A, H.'lUigutU **••••••* 1 14? Necessary to a choice •••••<•••...«■«« 75 A motion was then made to adjourn to three o'clock to-day, which was lost. After taking the second ballot, with no result, another motion to adjourn was made, and a divi sion was called for. On taking the nyes and nays, the question was decided in the negative by a vote of 9f to 58. On motion, it was ogreed to, that when the Con vention adjourn it be until three o'clock this after noon, After the announcement of the result of the third ballot, a letter was rend from William C. Stephon son, to the effect that he hod been nominated for Clerk of the Orphans’ Court by the Citizens'. Com mittee, and if nominated by this Convention he would accept tho same. The letter was received, and ordered to be filed. Tho Convention then adjourned, to meet at three o’clock this afternoon. .THIRD HEN AT OI! IA I. CONVENTION. The delegates of the People’s Party to the Third Senatorial Convention, met lost evening at Saranak hall, and nominated Mahlon Dickerson on tho third ballot. The voto stood Muhlon Dickerson, 38; John M. Coleman, 18. People’s Legislative Nominations The following are the nominations for the Legisla ture as far as heard from : IHntrictri. ZKritrictp. Ist. No return 10th. John Sailor. 2d. No return. 11th. Isaac Sheppard. 3d. No return. 12th. Richard Wildey. 4th. J. G. Rosengarten 13th. G. DeHavcn, Jr. sth. Joseph Moore, Jr. 14th. S. Bingham. 6th. Harman Baugh. 15tb. Wm. F. Smith, 7th. Thos. Cochran. 16th. Thos. Dickson. Bth. No return. 17th. C. F. Abbott. 9th. Henry C. Fritz. Citizens’ Nominating Convention.— Tho Citizens’ Nominating Convention met at the Su preme Court Room yesterday morning at eleven o’clock. The following additional names were placed in nomination: First District—J. D. Spear, Henry Y. Smith. Fifth District—Samuel C. Perkins, William L. Dennis. Seventh District—Wm. J. Milter; Tenth District—A, Y, Holby, John Sailor, Amos B. Darling. Thirteenth District—Geo. Dohavcn Wm. Boyd. First Ward—John Dolman, Thos. T. Tasker. Third Ward—John Williams. Seventh Ward —Wm. Welsh, John Welsh, Nal bro’ Frazier. Eleventh Ward—Henry Simons, Ludlam Ma thews, Daniel Ileideman, James Galbraith. Nineteenth Ward—Wm. Leaf, James Ritchie, Thos. Bartlett. First Ward—John Smyth, Michael Trainer. Second Ward—Abraham Poweil. Third Ward —Collins West, Edward Kelley, Jas. Armstrong. Fifth Ward—William M. Baird. Seventh Ward—George 11. Tatham, Dr. J. Rod man Paul, William Thomas, William H. Newbold, Charles L. Borie. Eighth Ward—Horace Howard Furness. Wm. It. Ashurst, Alexander Biddle, Dr. A. L. lilwyn, E. S. Whelon. Ninth Ward—Wm. D. Sherrerd, Wm. P. Jenks. Tenth Ward—lsaac Sulger. Eleventh Ward—Lewis Chester, Francis Gulti ger, George Y. Shoemaker, Richard G. Lanning. Twelfth Ward William M. Levick, Joseph Moore, Edwin McCalla, John L. Shoemaker. Thirteenth Ward—George R. Oat, Thos. S. Sterr. Fifteenth Ward—Wm. V. Lippincott. Sixteenth Ward—Dr. Joseph Sites. Nineteenth Ward—Dr. John P, Curren, Chns. Siner, John Blye, E, B, Ynnduscn. Twenty-first Ward—Wm. A. Simpson. Twenty-second Ward—Jabcz Gates, Anthony Miskey, Geo. W. Pomeroy, John Loibert, Thos. McKellar. Twenty-fourth Ward —Hugh Mellvaine. John B. Collahan, Jonathan Bonsall, Henry C. Townsend, John L. Goddard, Henry C. Lea. On motion, adjourned, to meet at the same place on Tuesday next, the 17th inst., at 11 A. M. Final Rearing in the Case or R. 5. Per kins and Robert Bolton.— a further hearing was had yesterday afternoon before Commissioner Hcazlett in the above case. The prisoners looked well; Perkins very pale, and both much concerned as to the issue of the arrest. The first witness ex amined, Lieutenant Treadwell, testified ns follows: I am a lieutenant in the United States army, and superintendent of the arsenal; know Perkins and Bolton; at the arsenal, for a year past, we have been making Maynard primers and friction tubes; I know Mr. Perkins’ handwriting [letters shown]; I think these letters were written by him; do not know Mr. Hitchcock; saw him three weeks since at the arsenal, when he solicited an order to make infantry equipments, which I refused to give him. District Attorney Coffee said that one of the let ters had been written in Fort Moultrie. Mr. Coffey also stated that he had proved direct complicity between Hitchcock and the defendants. Mr. Harrison required proof that said tetter was in the handwriting of Hitchoock. the latter boing absent. He objected to any inference, however di rect, that the original letter was Hitchcock’s. Mr. Coffey exhibited a letter in Hitchcock’s handwriting, with his signature attached, addressed to R. S. Perkins. He proposed to prove by an ex pert at detecting signatures that certain other let ters of a graver character were written by tho same Hitchcock, with his signaturo also attached. The Commissioner decided that the first letter must be proved to be Hitchcock’s before the case could proceed. Inferences, however clear, could not be admitted. A letter dated Richmond, April Bth, was read, signed by Hitchcock. He was then going to Mont gomery, and made reference to “Perkins" and certain operations that he was undertaking. “I hope," says Hitchcock, “ to make a big pile against my return." Anothor letter was dated Philadelphia, and signed by Hitchcock, who had just left Perkins, and had contracted for a ball-machine, for $575. (The cost of tiie machine was but $100). Said ma chine was to be forwarded under the supervision of Perkins, who was a “ tip-top man,” and wanted money badly. In this connection was introduced the agency of Grubb & Co., a market-street houee, for $l5O. Mr. Coffey called special attention to this fact. Mr. Treadwell was further examined. lie did not know that any secrecy was preserved in the es tablishment of Perkins & Bolton, and thought it was known of their working for Hitchcock; the Government, through Mr. Craig, had recommended the private manufacturing of friction tubes, pri mers, etc.; the commandant of the arsenal (Capt. Gorgns) knew that they were working outside, aud expressed no dissatisfaction; afterward, by order, Perkins disowned his connection with the private factory; Perkins had been employed in the ar senal more than twenty years ; Captain Gorgas is now in the rebel service; it was a week before tho bombardment of Sumpter that Perkins was or dered to cease his outside work. Lewis F. Emery sworn. —Lived at Bridesburg ; a grocer; know Perkins X' Bolton; never saw them making tubes and primers; knew that they were doing so, by hearsay, for parties m New York; had forgotten the names of Enid parties. Lieut. Sommers, of Frankford, sworn.—Knew that Perkins & Bolton were making cannon-primers; waited on them at the factory, apprehending a riot upon the premises, as they were suspected of work ing for the rebels; defendant sent eight hoses of primers, some powder, and a lot of tubes, to the station-house; they were detained until July 10th, when they were restored; Perkins had several times before applied for his property; the Mayor’s order for its restoration stated that they were to fill a contract for the State of Indiana; Bolton had stated that the same were to be sent to Spain and Mexico. Samuel It. Cooper testified that a lid of one of the primer boxes was marked. “A. Hitchcock, Broad* way, New Y'ork.” Perkin’s had also said repeated ly that the primers were to be made for Hitchcock; did not know where nitchcock intended to send them; perhaps, to Spain; perhaps, to South America. Mr. Coffey, reviewed the evidence. The prison ers had worked secretly, and had prevaricated as to the destination of the goods. They had stated that they were to go to Spain, which was absurd, in view of the imminence of war at home. Moreover, Mr. Perkins was id close connection with Hitchcock, and the testimonies of two witnesses had been ad duced to prove that he was making goods for South Carolina. In one case, it was proved that Hitchcock had left Perkins and directly gome to Wilmington and Montgomery. He had, at this time, been ordering primers, and, jnst before, had been making, arrange ments to manufacture halls and ball machines. Mr. Harrison said that the alleged accomplice of the prisoners, Hitchcock, had been discharged by the United Stßtes authorities, and, therefore, they should he discharged. The labors of those gentle men had been performed openly, and with the con? - sent ef the commanding officer of the- arsenal. They had done no work after the fall of Sumpter, and it had not been proved that they had any afreet deal ings with the South. The main criminal had been quietly discharged. These men were-accessories; upon what ground were these accessories held, when the Government acknowledged that there was no principal ? Mr. Perkins had. been in the employ of the United States more tiara twenty years. His situation was his bread, and : in any cri minal correspondence he forfeited, it. Mr. Har sison dwelt strongly upon the circumstance, of Mr. Perkins-passing a $5 counterfeit note, which, ho thought, argued nothing. The single testimony that Perkins said he was making goods- for South Carolina had not been substantiated by any other witness. Mr. Harrison’s appeal was short and ear nest, closing with a feeling reference for the repu tation of the defendants and their families. Mr. Coffey did not know that Hitchcock had been discharged’. He left the case, however, with the Commissioner, An opinion will be rendered on Monday. Meeting of Torso Men is Fa von of Form ing a Rkuiskext. —Last evening a mcotingof young men of respectability was held at the County Court House, for the purpose of taking steps to form a regiment of infantry to serve during the war. The meeting was well attended, nnd much enthusiasm prevailed. An organization was effected by calling to the chair Lieutenant Robinson. Captain 11. B. Yeager and Mr. Cyrus Newton wcr-c appointed to act ns vise presidents. Captain James E. Montgomery was first intro duced'. Me stated the object of the meeting was to ascertain whether in this vast - city one thousand respectuhte young men could not be brought, toge ther to. fight for the maintenance of the union; whether a set of young men could not bo found Who ware willing to light for, mu glorious cause, ilo hoped the spirit of patriotism, was still alive id them, and they would quickly and cheerfully an swer to this call. The dangers by which we are suriwandcd aro enough to.stib-urp any young man. He called upon the young men. of Philadelphia to. oorn* forward to this call, andl march to the defence of their liberties. . Colonel John iV. Forney was next introduced. Jtfio agreed with wbat the- previous speaker hod said. The timofor speechifying had pnssed. Itisa ebi.rnctcristie of the American people that wium ever great exigencies arise, those who have, in times of peace, to beer- the burdens; those who have had the hard tMI, and who reap less, of the blessings of society, go out in times of war- to vin dicate the national honor, and defend the soil against invasion. W.w, it is a fact somewhat dis creditable to the gentlemen, to those who, are proud of being called gentlemen, to know that our army is, f<n the most part, made up of thetoiling million. [Applause. | . , The speaker was surprised, on returning from ’Washington and passing through our streets, to find so many, that he knew to be true and loyal to the Country, spending their time in idleness nnd ease. This call appeals especially to this class. He had a great admiration for tho word gentleman—ho thought there was no word in the vocabulary like it—-but the one who remembers his country was the gentleman with him. [Loud applause-] He had been at Washington for several months past, and had witnessed many dark hours, and had often wondered why, if a nation committed to »U that lB ...28 ron ASSEMBLY FOH SELECT COL'NCIL. FOB COMMON corxciL. was infamous was willing to do so much, how it was: that wc, who are right, should not do one thousand times more. [Applause.] Infamy is sometimes successful because those who are right rely upon the right. Our country may die because we think she is protected by God Almighty, but He expects us to make an effort to save her when Ehe is attacked. In conclusion, ho hoped that this patriotic call would not pass by unheeded, but that there would be a noble response on tbc part of the loyal and respectable young men of Philadelphia. Captain Montgomery said he would propose that a roll should at once be opened, and if the requisite number was obtained within fifteen days, then tho regiment would go at once into active service; if not, the same would be disbanded. He had re ceived information from the Secretary of War that if the regiment turned out anything at alt, there should be placed at its head a competent U. S. offi cer. He thought thnt the command would be ac cepted by Captain Gibson, of the regular army. The rolls were now opened, and a large number signed their names. Several members of the Blue Reserves, Gray Reserves, and Home Guards, who were present, stated that they would open books at their respective armories, where they wero sure a large number of signatures could be obtained, as many of the members of these organizations wished to go into active service, but yet objected to joining any regiment which had thus far been formed. A committee of three was appointed to draw up resolutions expressive of the sense of the meet ing. and reported the following : tVhereas, The crisis of the hour demands the most earnest and active support of all loyal and true Americans. Whereas, The enemies of our flag, emboldened by temporary success, are advancing their boats within sight of omr beloved capital, and sapping the foundations Of our glorious pillar of liberty and constitutional freedom: therefore, Resolved, That we cordially endorse the patri otic call issued by Captain Montgomery, ana that we will second his effort with all our energy and power. Resolved, That we heartily approve of the se lection of Captain Augustus A. Gibson, United States army, ns commander of the regiment about to be formed, having every confidonoein his patriot ism, bravery, and acknowledged military talents. The meeting adjourned, to meet again at the call of Captain Montgomery. Meeting of CUy Councils. Both branches of City Councils reassembled yes terday afternoon, for the first time after the sum mer recess. The chambers have undergone a com plete change, having been repainted and tastefully fitted up. The desks have all been varnished, and the tops handsomely covered with morocco. The energetic messenger of Select Council, Henry Fougeray, Esq., was again on hand, and displayed his usual nttentlvenos* to the reporters. SELECT BRANCH, Theodore Ccvler, president, in the chair. The roll was called by the clerk. Petitions and communications were then received. One from Joseph Coulter, asking for damages sustained by an overflow of water. Several other similar petitions were received and referred. One for the removal o£ a precinct house in the Twentieth ward. From sundry tenants of the Girard estate, asking a redaction of rent. A remonstrance against curbing and pnving Trego street, in the Twentieth ward, was received. A communication was read from the Board of Health asking for an additional appropriation of 82,500 for the support of the Small-pox Hospital. Referred. Also, from the Board of School Controllers, ask. ing for an appropriation of SHOO for repairs done to the Rittenbouse School. Also, for an appropriation of $lOO for the Lyon School-house. Referred. A memorial was rend from sundry citizens asking that the 17th day of September be properly com memorated. it being the anniversary of the adop tion of the Constitution of the United States. Mr. Bradford called for a suspension of tho rules, and offered the following: Whereas, In times like these it is of importance that the objects and purposes of the Constitution sh'ould be clearly understood by alt classes of our loyal fellow-citizens, and that an opportunity bo afforded them to demonstrate their determination to maintain the Union; and whereas no day could be set apart for that purpose more fitting than that on which tho great instrument in whicn it is em bodied was signed; therefore, be it Resolved, That Hon. Geo. M. Balias be request ed to deliver an address to the assembled citizens of Philadelphia, in Independence Square, on tba morning of Tuesday next, the 17th of September, 1861, at 10 o’clock A. M., on the subject of the Constitution of the United States. Resolved, That the Commissioners of City Pro perty be instructed to have a suitable stage erected in the square on that morning, to accommodate the orator, the Mayor and Councils, and such distin guished citizens as may bo invited to be present with them. Resolved, That a committee of fire from each chamber be appointed to cany the above resolu tions into effect, and to add such ceremonies to those named in the above resolutions as they may deem proper to give dignity and prominence to the oc casion. The resolutions were adopted. A communication was read from J. R. Snowden, lieut. col. of the First Regiment of Infantry Home Guards, enclosing the proceedings of a meet ing held for the purpose of appointing a committee to confer with Councils relative to promoting the efficiency of the Home Guard. Referred to the Committee on Defence. Mr. Cvvi.En. from the Committee for the Relief of the families of Volunteers, reported that for the weekending September 7th, the sum of $3,118.89 was distributed, making the total amount distri buted thus far, $119,024.79. A communication was read from the Mayor, sub* mitting a number of police appointments, which were confirmed by the Chamber. A resolution to lay wator pipe on Diamond street* in the Twentieth ward, was agreed to. An ordinance approving of the plan for widening Delaware avenue was referred. An ordinance, offered by Mr. Benton, appropri ating $6,060 for the construction of a culvert on Reed street, to run to Passyunk road, in the First ward, was, after a long debate, agreed to. A resolution was offered requesting the Police Com mittee to report what regulations are in force rela tive to the reduction of the salaries of the police men. Agreed to. Mr. Mclntyre offered a resolution instructing the Committee on City Property to inquire as to the propriety of procuring other quartern for the Water Department with a view of devoting that place to the Mayor for telegraph purposes. Agreed to. Mr. DorenERTT offered aresolution extendlugthe time of paying water rents, without bavin" the same cut off, until the first of September. Laid over. The resolution from Common Council discharging the committee from further consideration of the elnim of the late Brigade Inspector Y'eager was concurred in. Also the resolution approving of the contract for the mason work of the Chestnut-street bridge, and the securities of the contractors. The Cn.un announced Messrs. Bradford, Riley, Benton, Drnyton, nnd Qinnodo, as the committee on the observance of the 17th of September. The hill from Common Council appropriating $7OO to the Highway Department was concurred in. Mr. DovGHEnTY offered a resolution, that the resolution offered by him respecting the “ payment of water rents” be referred to the Committee on Water, and that the water be not cut off from de linquent tax-payers until the committee report on the subject. After a long debate, the resolution was agreed to. Mr. Ginnodo offered a prenmplc and resolu tions. calling upon the citizens to close their stores nt 4 F. M. daily, and practice the manual of arms; also, that a public meeting be enlled to take the subject of more properly defending the city into consideration. Referred to the Committee on Defence. After the passage of a few unimportant bills, the Chamber adjourned. COMMON BRANCH, Petitions as follows were presented and referred to committees : For the solemnization henceforth of September 17th as the anniversary of the signing of the Con stitution, nnd that resolutions he forthwith passed to carry it into effect. [Signed by two hundred citizens.] From the officers of the First Regiment Soon Guard, asking an interview with the Committee on Protection and Defence of the City, relative to the taking of means toineore the city from harm in .case of invasion. From Nimrod .Strickland, Esq., relative to tho widening of Delaware avenue. From Daniel G. Tbemns, Councilman, who has received an army appointment, resigning his position as Councilman. For the construction of a culvert a* Twenty third and Lombard streets-. For a reduction of rent to the lessees of Girard proporty in Coates street. Referred to Girard Committee, with.power to act, For payment of damages to a grocer, whose stock is represented, as flooded by the late storm. From numerous parties in various quarters of the city, asking for gas and water pipe, for paving streets, Ac. The various communications were passed* over for action at the hands of "the-standing committees. Mr. Hackeu, Committee on Finance, reported, with a resolution, relative to the payment of a claim made by the late Brigade Inspector Yeager. The report is adverse to the payment of- the bill, as counselled by the City Solicitor. Ai resolution in accordance was adopted. A further report was read, approvingtho-sureties and contract for the erection of Chestnut-street bridge by Clark, Magraw,. & Co. Agreed l to, offer some opposition by Mr. Arinnsw SDii-nßiti The Committee on Highways reported as- to the condition of the track of the City Ilnilroad, with, a recommendation to appropriate ;S7fioito.repair it*. Tho ordinance passed. An ordinance authorizing the construction of a sewer to drain Fifth, Parrish, Franklin, and other streets, V!*- : token up. The ordiuauco provide? an nppropropriation of $12,000, to be paid by a loan yet to be raised. The measure was debated, at much; length, and ultimately passed. The resolution from tho opposite- Chamber, rela tive to the celebration of September 17th, was con curred in. The Chamber then adjourned. Narrow Escape.— A volunteer,named Jno. McCloskey, while under the iaflteACe of liquor, fell into the doek-at Walnut-street wharf, on Wed nesday night, and. narrowly escapedbeing drowned. He was rescued by the River Pol&ee. Highway Kodrery.—Seggeant Godwin, of tho Park Police, discovered a awn apparently dead, on Wednesday night, lying on the Wire Bridge, The sergeant had Mm eonvayed to the station, house, wVere be guyetbe naive of Wm. McDonald, nnd said he had been knocked dawn and robbed. He was bruised over the left eye. Boxy Forum—Early yesterday morniM, tha body of a male infant was found in a lot, in. Eighth stmt, below Oxford. Democratic Nomination. —Last evening, Thomas Spencer was nominated by tho Demo cratic party as Common Councilman of tho Nine teenth ward. Tarof.t Practice. —The Southwark Home Guard, Captain Alfred Day, made a parade yes* terdav afternoon, after whieh they proceeded to Gloucester for target practice, The prize for UM best shot was a handsome silver goblet. Wf.i.come to Yoecnteers. — Mr. JU 5, Bry son, North Sixth street, has got out b handsome card of welcome to volunteers passing through the city toward tho seat of war. It fe ffMtd with q number of potrtet-io sentiments.
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