MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 1861. EXTRAC T FROM THE EAST SPEECH OF STErifElt A. douglas.-“ The conspiracy <o break np the Union is a 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 mast 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 double-cylinder “Taylor” Pause on which this paper has been printed for the last nine months. It is in excellent condition, bavin" been made to order a year ago, and will be sold at a bargain. For terras Apply at this office, or address John W. Forney, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. The Naval Retiring Board. It is known that authority was given by a special enactment of Congress, at its called session, for the creation of two boards, mili tary and naval, in order to provide an honora ble retirement for old and disabled officers. That of the army has been in session for some weeks, and has, in part, completed its work. A number of superannuated officers, worn out in the service of the country, gallant, patriotic, and loyal, have been retired, and somo of them, with infinite credit to themselves, have volun teered to be placed upon the list. The Naval Board meets at Brooklyn this day. The law under which these two boards are constituted does not contain one of the obnoxious features of the. act of 1855, which inaugurated the celebrated Naval Boards of Inquiry. The present boards are merely empowered to ex amine into tile physical condition of the officers summoned before them, and into their profes sional ability to discharge the duties assigned to their respective ranks, but with no power to impeach private character or moral fitness. Their object is to secure an honorable retire ment for such old and disabled officers as, l>y_renson of their infirmities, cannot enter nty. upon ai In the fierce very existence, the officers 01 called upon to perform a most imp 1 All of cm' men-of-war, with a fen' exec” have been recalled to the defence of our own coast. The blockade, to be efficient, must be controlled by officers of youth, vigor, and daring courage. They will be stationed upon a coast swept, during the winter months, by the most terrific gales—gales beginning in September Along this untiWß\jm immense line the operations t ) lc effi _ free must be conducted, and ti raencv of this instrnmcnt of war the country is looking with confidence to bring unscrupulous ; traitors to terms. We arc sorry to perceive j that, unlike the army, there are indications of j an indisposition, on the part of the Naval j Board, to effect a thorough reform in the spirit of the act of Congress. It is intimated that there is no material in'tlie navi' requiring the retirement of certain offi cers. It is alleged, although some of them are very old, yet that they arc generally hale, hearty, and ready for orders; and further, that in the increased demand upon the navy, growing out of the necessities of the blockade, none of its gallant sons can be spared. But we ought to recollect that a readiness or anxic- j ty to go to sea is by no means a test of compe- | tency. Nor is a veteran of 70, who believes j that he has the vigor of 40, and is inspired with j a loyal disposition, the best judge of his own j case. The navy requires, even more than the j army, athletic and resolute young men, and we j think that Mr. TTeixes, the Secretary of the j Navy, so energetically supported by Capt. Fox, ; the assistant secretary, has determined to act ; upon the theory which animates the Secretary of ; War, and all the branches of that department j of the public service. As an evidence of this, i we hagfeopiy to state that the officer, who has i of the Southern blockading fleetfqpsfneen recalled, and a y-ounger man , substituted—doubtless, because of greater ; powe« of endurance, and a more vigorous physical ftsw, The Navy Department should employ the liight-nc order of naval talent in this crisis. It should overw. JD all precedents, and rid itself of the restrictions w tapt. Nor need it go low dow n upon the list of eo®, tains for competent men. Available talent for leading commands can he found among officers of long service, tried character, and established ability. It is clear that many of the old officers upon the naval list are unequal to the active duties of the existing war. Young men'must be put forward. The coun try demands that they should be promoted, not for themselves, but for itself, and we think it would be a fine exhibition of patriotism to ece veneraoie ana"veteran officers of tile navy, who know, by reason of tbeir advanced years, that they are unequal to the l-igors of a win ter’s blockade of a long coast, handsomely following the example set them by aged offi cers of the army, and asking to be honorably retired from the active list. The Navy Board, which meets to-d**“ve composed of meu, who, undn.Jj' at heart; ■md intWMt fame--v'rcalize the expecta tious" ° Should they fail to do at its next session will execute the work which it committed to them. Colonel James W. Wall, A correspondent, who signs himself “ A Douglas Man,” writing from Burlington, New Jersey, denies the statement in our local co lumns that Colonel James W. Wall, who was recently arrested for treason, was a Douglas man in the late Presidential contest. He clearly shows, by a copy of a letter written to a politi cal committee on the 22d ©f September, 1800, by Colonel Wale, that he was a warm advo cate of what was termed the “ fusion ticket -” at that period, and a bitter antagonist of the views expressed by Mr. Douglas himself, and aU his faithful friends, in favor of straight-out electoral tickets. Colonel Wall voted for Mr. Douglas on every ballot, at Baltimore, but after his nomination pursued the course we have described, and bitterly denounced those who did not agree with him. We therefore make this correction, particularly as our cor respondent says : “ I consider "the notice in your columns a libel upon the Douglas men who so consistently battle lor the preservation of our beloved Union. I doubt, sir, if you can point to an illustration of a < Douglas man ’ and a traitor beneath the same skin.” A highly respected correspondent com plains because the Government arrests certain suspected individuals without let ting the world know the offences of which they are supposed to be guilty. lie ought to recollect that Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet are in charge of a great trust, and are expected to rescue the Re public from overthrow. The duty confided to them is novel, startling, and grave, and the bolder the measure they resort to, the more complete will be their compensation. The man who assails the American Union in this exi gency should either leave the country or be sent where he can do no more mischief. We notice that the Hon. John Cessna, of Bedford, Pa., has been nominated for the As cept as a Democrat, When, in order ta sub serve the purposes of party, as high toned a gentleman as Mr. Cessna agrees to such a de gradation as this, wc can only deplore the example. The man who will not fling behind him all mere political ties in this dark hour cannot be a trne representative of tlie people. A private letter recently received in this city, from Winchester, Ta., says that terrible distress has existed there for a long period, caused r.ot only by the generally distracted condition ofaflairs iu Virginia, but by the fact that more than L’,ooo sick soldiers have been quartered in the town, converting nearly every house into a hospital, and not only requiring great attention from the inhabitants, but caus ing, in turn, much sickness among them. Horrors seem to he rapidly accumulating ! among the people of the South. They are suffering not only from the rigors of tlie block- , ode, the prospect of successful attacks upon j their seaboard, along tlie line of the Missis- j sippi, and possibly in other quarters, but in j many sections the season has been particularly i unfavorable to their crops. Great ravages 1 have been inflicted by the « army worm” upon j tlie plantations of Louisiana, and the heavy [ rains have made some districts extremely un healthv. Loyal Southern Officers of the Navy. There are now in the United States Navy 9 ' captains, 14 commanders, and 37 lieutenants : from the seceded States. They are loyal to : the core. Eleven captains, 30 commanders, i and 61 lieutenants have gone over to the trai- j tors since the rebellion began* i Tl.c-r? lias been a slight change in the pro gramme of the traitors in nearly every State m which they have commenced their infa mous labors for the destruction of the Govern ment. They have endeavored to turn the whole nation into a school for treason, modi fying tlieir lessons in each community. It is curious to notice how many ingenious pre texts they have devised to precipitate State after State into an attitude of rebellion, but wherever they gain the ascendency, by fair or foul means, they exhibit remorseless cruelty and unrelenting tyranny in their efforts to consolidate their power, to crush out opposi tion, and to silence or destroy all Union men. Where they are in a minority they plead for toleration, and whine about imaginary perse cutions ; hut wherever they have cajoled or terrified the majority of the people into an acquiescence with tlieir schemes, they at once become the most remorseless and vindictive of persecutors. At present, Kentucky is the scene of one of the most important acts of the Secession drama. The arts by which other States have been lured from their allegiance have, lip to this time, been plied in vain against her loyal people. Her treacherous Senator, Breckin ridge, and her traitorous Governor, Magoffin, have been unable to mislead and control those whose generous confidence they have en deavored to reward by luring them on to ruin. Appeal after appeal has been made to the bal lot-box, only to find the majorities for the Union cause increased at each new test of public opinion. Failing in all such ctforts, forcible means have been resorted to. The State has been invaded by the insurgent troops, nominally because camps of the Union forces had been established within its borders, but really for the reason that the leaders of the conspiracy are determined to domineer over Kentucky if they can. The Memphis Jlrgu;, one of tlicir organs, boldly proclaims their policy when it says that “no such idea has ever, for one moment, entered the mind of the Southern people as that Kentucky shall remain under the iron rule of the Yankee despotism. The South needs her territory, and must hare Z r Mood, and conquest.” This is doubtless the real motive of General Polk in taking possession of Columbus. It is true he proclaims that he will withdraw his troops provided a guarantee is given to him that the soldiers of the Union shall all be with drawn and that they shall not be allowed in future to enter or occupy any point in the State. Of course iio such promise can be given without a virtual secession from the ' 1 ’ 's^atcjto^ waging for our 4hu navy arc lart. yonfTWWWWWWWTuse it is fully ioiTtr's»^ lw talk of belonging to a Union whoso soldiers it will lint permit to march over its soil. As the Louisville Democrat well remarks, Ills demand virtually amounts to this •• “ Secede, from the Union, overthrow your government, and I will leave you!'" Polk evidently desires to draw around his banner the misguided young men of the Commonwealth who sympathize 1 with the traitors, and to make Kentucky, like > ir ginia and Missouri, a great battle ground. The Union men, fully understanding this scheme, passed by a very decided vote a resolution directing tire Governor to call out the military force “ to expel and drive out the invaders,” and also to appeal to the United States Government for assistance and for the protection against invasion guarantied by the Federal Constitution. This act was vetoed by Magoifin, notwithstanding his pro mise to obey the wishes of the Legislature, but the resolution was at once adopted by botli houses in spite of his veto. He has since requested the insurgent troops to re tire from the State, and a spirit of indignation against the traitors who have sought to draw Kentucky into the vortex of Secession lias been aroused, which will, we trust, render the great majority of her citizens not only willing but anxious to assist the Go vernment of the United States in every possi ble wav, to the extent, of their power, in the i present great struggle between patriots and ' trauois. | It will be seen by the letter of the President i to Gen. Flit.host, that he has directed him ! '■'> modify the provisions of the important pro- J clamatm,, i, e recently issued. The clause i which is to he vv>i ls changed, stated that “ the . property, real and pwonal, of all persons m the State of Missouri, who shall take up arms ; against the United States, who shall be direct ; ly proven to have taken an active part with the | enemies in the field, is declared to be confis ’ catcd to the public use, and their slaves, if , they have any, declared free men.” - | The act of Congress, relating to I of rebels, which the Fresident dire' | Fremont to respect, is as mat wnen i Sec. 4. And be it present insurrection ! ever hereafter. d".-" the United States, any i the Go- 1 00 hel<llo labor or *cnnoe under : State shall be required or permitted ; the Person to whom such labor or service is i,.aimed to be due, or by the lawful agent of such person, to take up arms against the United States; or shull be required or permitted by the person to whom such labor or service is claimed to be duo, or his lawful agent, to work or to be employed in or upon any fort, navy yard, dock, armory, ship, en trenchment, or in any military or naval service whatsoever, against the Government and lawful authority* of the United States, then, and in every such case, the person to whom sueh labor or servicc is claimed to be due shall forfeit his claim to such labor, any law of the State or of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding. And whenever thereafter the person claiming such labor or service shall seek to enforce his claim, itshall be a full and sufficient answer to such claim that the person whose service or labor is claimed had been cm ployed in hostile service against the Government of. the United States, contrary to the provisions of this act. It will be readily seen that there is an im portant difference between these two orders. General Fremont’s original proclamation di rected that the slaves of all persons in the State of Missouri who had taken up arms against the Government should bo << declared free men.” The act of Congress referred to only makes those slaves free who have been employed in hostile service against the Go vernment. General Lvov, who lost his life in the battle near Springfield, had previousl}’ willed his whole property, valued at $30,000, to the United States Government. This sum was the pecuniary expression of all his self-denial, hard toil, and great military talents. These he devoted to the Republic, and having offered his life upon its altar, crowned his career by refunding to the same Great Master the mo neys it had given him. Does not his example exhibit more glaringly the infamy of hundreds .who, like him, derived wealth and renown from the Government, and who now lead the amiies of its enemies to menace tlie capital and overwhelm its defenders ? Let the boast ed “ chivalry” of Virginia learn a lesson from the noble soldier of Connecticut! Colonel Boiilex’s Regiment. —The fine regiment under command of Colonel Boiilen is rapidly being filled. The experience he has gained by his service in the Mexican war, and the close attention he has paid to military afliiirs in Europe, render him peculiarly well ftllolifiAfl - fnr o 1 attention he is paying to everything that ap pertains to the equipment, discipline, and character of his men, leads us to believe that he will form one of the best regiments in tlie field. Lieutenant Colonel Maculek, who is associated with him, was a classmate of Gene ral Sieger, in one of the military schools of Germany, and will doubtless distinguish him. self during the campaign. Publications Received.—From S. C. Upturn, Hill Chestnut street, newspaper agent, the Conthill. J\l(igazine and Temple Ear, London magazines, fur .September, with continuations of Philip,by Thackeray, and “ The Seven Sons of Mammon.-’ by Sala; Illustrated News of the World, with steel portrait of Murchison, the Geologist; Illus trated London A r ews, with pictorial supplement; Punch, the Wrehly Times, Reynold's Miscel lany, and London Journal, all of August 31st. Mr. Upham has brought out some new patriotic envelopes. One of these, “ The Soldier’s Dream of Home,” is beautiful in design and execution. Large Attractive Sale or French DRV Goons. Ribbons, Embroideries, axu Fancy Ar ticles, Ac. — The early attention of purchasers is requested to the large and attractive assortment of Ircnch, German, Swiss, and British dry goods, bon net ribbons, silks, shawls, dress goods, embroideries, and French fancy goods, comprising about 775 lots Of choice articles, in silk, worsted, woollen, cotton, and linen fabrics, to bo peremptorily sold, by cata logue, for cash, commencing this morniDg, at 10 o’clock, and to be continued the greater part of the day, without intermission, by Myers, Claghorn, A Co., auctioneers, Nos. 233 and 234 Market street. Two Hundred Carriages at Auction. Mr. Herknese’ fall trade sale of carriages will take place on next Wednesday morning, 18th instant, at the bazaar, Ninth and Saneom streets. The car riage; are dow open for examination, Secession in Kentucky Gen. Fremont’s Proclamation. A Noble Example. LEXTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL." TVAfliuvaiOH, .September 15,18G1 It would be a patent absurdity to compare the present strugglo on this continent with any other that has taken place since the begin ning of civilisation. It stands alone. The principles and issues involved arc so sharp and so well defined as to be beyond misrepresenta tion, The American people of the loyal States are not only contending for the existence of a happy and equal Government, but,as the Hon. David Tod, the veteran Democrat now run ning for Governor of Ohio on the Union ticket, expresses it, they are contending for the right of self-government. This is in fact a struggle between freedom and slavery. I use these words in their broadest significance. Men of tender nerves may be shocked at the expression, but it is right for us fearlessly to contemplate our duty and our destiny. When I say a struggle between freedom and slavery, I do not mean the abstract question of negro slavery, but of white slavery, because, if this movement fails, the free whites of the loyal States will become the abject slaves of the worst aristocracy in human annals. Much as statesmen have protested against black ser vitude in the Southern States, the condition, to-day, of the white people iu that section of the country is far more lamentable. They are subject to a despotism whicli deprives them of the liberty of speech, and of the liberty of action, which destroys their busi ness, forces them into the army, and compels them to submit to inconceivable humiliation and suffering. Cut loose from all intercourse with their brethren in the North and the West, SCt upon by spies, they are driven into an approval of the most excessive tyrannies, and, in order to rescue themselves from per secution, forced to proclaim, every hour of their lives, the monstrous lie that they sanc tion that which is heaping upon them un imaginable wrong. If this conspiracy shall triumph, what will be the condition of the intelligent producing classes of the free States ? Contemplate, for a moment, the capture of tile city of Wash ington by the slavery banditti under Beaure gard and Davis. Try, if you can, to realize the results that would flow from the secession of Maryland, the loss to the Union column of Delaware, of Kentucky, Missouri, and, by consequence, tlie seizure and monopoly of the navigation of the Mississippi river. If you submit to this catastrophe, you will be re garded by the civilized world, not only as having lost your manhood, not only as having parted with all claim to the respect of otliof self-constituted nobility; and who, having suc ceeded in overthrowing the regular Govern ment of the United States, substituted for it what must be neither more nor less than a monarchy—making of yourself, as I have said, the merest dependents, and attaching all your great interests to tlieir own peculiar institu tions. The consideration of negro slavery becomes a matter of measureless insignificance compared with the danger of converting tills country into a theatre, upon which the great tragedy of turning the whole white population into the abject followers and inferiors of a cabal of reckless tyrants is to be enacted. That the end of this struggle will be the abo lition of slavery requires no prophet to tell; and those who will deserve the credit, if credit it be, of producing such an issue, are not the anti-slavery fanatics of the North, but the pro-slavery fanatics of the South. Wliat is to become of the so-called servile population when emancipated is a problem that may well be postponed to a future day—a lega cy that may well be left to our posteri ty, upon whose shoulders we are about to place inconceivable burdens. It is for the white race that our armies are fighting. It is for Iranian liberty in its highest and broadest aspect that the “ fierce debate” is now being conducted on the banks of the Potomac, the Ohio, and the Mississippi. It is for a common religion, an unmutiiated church, an open Bi ble, a general and generous popular educa tion, a liberal system of emigration laws, an untrammelled press, an uncorrupted and in corruptible judiciary, an equality among men, fair competition for the best honors of the Re public, an unrestricted commerce, a healthy and derated industry, a comprehensive and unquestioned toleration to men of ah creeds °nrt countries —sot these that we are to day co.uending. What madness, what folly, wliat iveakness, to attempt to compare such a contest with the struggles that have taken place in other nations, with the petty wars be tv-en foreign principalities, even with that which Cromwell led, and, lower than ail, with that bloody drama which took place in France fi£ffons'aritt hurled more than one tyrant from a guilty throne! Is it possible that England, who boasts of her own liberal laws, and who has made more than one pompous declaration of sympathy with every movement looking to the amelioration of the condition of those masses that have been crushed under the heel of tyranny, can successfully set herself up against the immor tal doctrines involved in the unparalleled con test now going on tipon these shores ? Base and degraded as many of her statesmen have already become by their hesitation hi this crisis, they will be forced to retrace their steps, or else to submit to the most fearful conse quences. They should remember that sympathy with liberty cannot be circumscribed, and that the same influences which drove the Bourbons from France, and rocked Great Britain itself with tnmultuous and turbulent emotions, may, at this day, produce a revolt such as has had no parallel in history. The British statesmen are now panic-stricken at the prospect of the loss of the cotton trade. They anticipate with terror the spectacle of millions of their popu lation turned out of employment, and, in order to save themselves from that which it were better to accept as inexorable destiny, they sink the grand moral question at stako in the war between freedom and slavery in this country, and attempt to put forward their commercial necessities as a shield behind which to conceal their sympathies with trea son. TYhen multitudes of Englishmen find themselves without work, and arc forced to look upon the causes that have led to their dis tress, they may probably follow the example presented by the experience of other nations, and take possession of a Government which, had it thrown itself on the side of the Ameri can Union, might have contributed to a speedy termination of this conflict, and, by so doing, have rescued England from ttie horrors which are now impending above her head. Public Amusements. Walnut-street Theatre. —An original play, written expressly for this theatre, will be produced here this evening. For the first time on any stage, a dramatic adaptation of “ Great Expectations,” Charles Dickens’ new and powerful story, will be played. The authoress is Madame Julie dc Mar guerittes, who ie by no meauß inexperienced in stage-writing, and stands high as a critic upon stage-acting. Dramatic as are most of Dickens’ works, and “ Great Expectations” not the least so, it will require no common skill wad tact to make this a go«i acting-play. One charm of the story is its gradual development of the life and character of Pip. This is provided for, in the play, by a Pro logue, in which Pip, as a boy. will be played by little Miss C. Jefferson. In the play itself, consist ing of four acts, Pip, as a young man, will be per sonated by Mr. Bascomb, who is capable of playing it sufficiently well) and who, without any brilliant talent, invariably is "letter-perfect” in the au thor’s text, speaks the dialogue distinctly and pro perly, and pays suitable attention to costume. We know nothing whatever of this play except from the bill of this evening, which tells us that Mrs. Anna Cowell will play Estella, the capricious and beautiful young lady who makes such havoc in Pip's heart; that Miss Grey will be Miss Havi sham, the rich lady who has been crazed by a heart-quake in her youth; that Mr. Hemple, whose figure seems specially built for the part, will be honest Joe Gargary; that Mr. George Johnston, one of the most effective general actors in the company, will represent Wemmici, the lawyer, and that Abel Magwitch, the real hero of the piece, will be represented by Mr. Adams. As Compey figures in both parts of the play, we pre sume the dramatist brings him out more strongly than the novelist has done. Mr. John McCullough, who Is becoming a favorite here, plays that part. As the house-bill tells us that Mrs. Joe Garga ry will be played by Mr. Thayer, while the news paper advertisements put itfr*. T. iu the part, we can only say that, if it be the gentleman, we hope he will have the dialogue by heart—by way of no velty. It may be necessary to mention that the curtain will rise at 7t o’clock, instead of a quarter to 8, as before. The orchestra will perform some fine operatic music, arranged by Dr. Cunnington, the leader. Arch-street Theatre.—Up to the present time, this theatre has been more sueoessful than any other in this city. Mrs. Drew has an excellent company—not inferior, we do believe, to that which has made Wallack’e theatre distinguished over all its competitors in New York. The additions to the THE PEESS-PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1861. Occasional. Company arc numerous and good. There is Char lotte Thompson, ns talented as she is pretty; Mrs. Charles Henri, good in familiar comedy and farce; Mr. Mortimer, in a- fair way of boooming the best light comedian in America; Mr. Frank Drew, Mr. Scallan, and Mr. Henri, arc acquisitions also—and Gilbert —"glorious JohnI’—is 1 ’ —is ndccided gain to ttao managemont nnd the public; Miss Emma Taylor —though we dislike her intonation, with its sharp ascending and descending points. Mr. Shewcll and'Mr. Wallis are to beremembered, nnd, each in her own line, yet with the p>wer of doing well in any other, are Mrs. Drew, admirable as a come ditnve , and Miss Wells, who plays eccentric parts with an ability whicli stamps her—a great actress. As the youngest lady in this company, Miss Charlotte Thompson ought to receive special notice here. She hiisdeeidod talents, and a few seasons at this theatre will mature them. Already she has become a fa vorite. " The Clandestine Marriage” will be re vived here, this evening, with a very good oast. John Gilbert ns Lord Ogleby —the part which the late William Farrcn thought his best, and which no one con now give half so well as Mr. Gilbert, Mrs. Heidelberg by Miss Wells—more exactly in her peculiar line than any character she has played this season, and Miss Sterling by Mrs. Drew. “ The Loan of a Lover” ns the afterpiece, with Gertrude and Peter Spite by Mrs. C. Henri, and Frank Drew. To-morrow evening another new play. It is announced os from the French, bears the title of “Jeannette; or, Lo Cretin dc la Montagne,” and has been several months in preparation. Continental Tiieatbe.— The unfortunate acci dent at the Continental Theatre, on Saturday eve ning. much as it is to be lamented, does not appear to have originated from any cause over which the management had any control. The gauze or tissuo dress of a danseuse caught fire from a gas-light. Instead of lying down on the floor and rolling about, literally to crush out the flames, the poor girl rushed on the stage, the fire increased by her action. What followed to the others was the result of a stampede, caused by a general panic. Mr. Wheatley's coolness nnd good sense prevented the audience from being needlessly alarmed, and they retired without crush, confusion, or accident. Par ticulars of the disaster will be found in our local department. We shall only mention here, that if poor Miss Gale had exhibited the slightest presence of miud, she would probably have escaped with slight injury. Theatrical people should especially be aware, that when the flame has caught their dress, (he very worst thing they can do is to re main in an erect posture, or to move farther than to lie down, and, if possible, roll a carpet or a table-cloth around them, and so extinguish the flnme. Moreover, it is well known that if muslins and guuzes. which generally constitute a main por tion of the costume of stage-dancers, be steeped in a solution of common alCm, after having been washed, and before they nre “ made up.” it is inn- I’jtfSihff 'ivf to put them in flames. If §ie strikes them, the tissue merely smoulders away, 'stage-managers ought to make and rigidly enforce a rule that theatrical dresses should be rendered un-inflammable. The Continental will be closed this evening, out of respect to the deceased; but "The Tempest” will be repeated to-morrow evening, and all through the week. Wednesday evening will be devoted to a benefit for the sufforers. Wc regret that a very HH-Shakspearian version of one of the noblest dramas ever written should have been adopted here ; but the play is well put on the etage. and the personation of CuUban is wonderfully good, standing out, among the other characters, as peculiar and effective. The dancing is good, nnd the scenery fine, culminating in the most beautiful finale, of moclianical and artistical combination, we have ever looked at. LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. FROM WASHINGTON. An Important Letter from the President. General Fremont’s Proclamation to be Modified, Transfer iDf Union Prisoners from Richmond to Charleston. THE NATIONAL LOAN. ARREST OF SPIES AT FORT TOBACCO. Important from Hatteras Inlet. Capture of Four Teasels under English Colors. FROM MISSOURI. A BATTLE NEAR BOONEVILLE. THE HOME GUARDS VICTORIOUS A Skirmish at Glasgow. Special Despatches to “The Press." Washington, September 15, The Rumors;-To-day. The city is aU excitement to-day, caused by a rumor that 60,060 rebel troops crossed the Potomac at Foolsville, thirtj- fiw miles above Washington, and that they are advancing towards the city, There are no facts, however, in the city to confirm the story, and the War Department is without, any communication on tho subject. Vlljr quci (o-flay, With the exception of one or two rumors', which have caused some anxious inquiry, the city is very quiet. The Fresident and Mrs. LmcOLX attended Divine service in Dr. (idhlev's church. Lieut. Gen. Scott, Col. Townsend, and other members of the General’s staff, attended Dr. Pvne’s church. The day was fine, and the churches generally were well filled. All Quiet Along the Virginia Line There has been more than the usual quiet pre vailing on the Virginia side of the river throughout to-day. The recent order for the better observance of tho Sabbath was everywhere respected. The religious services in the various camps were nu merously attendod. A Narrow Escape. Capt, Ingalls, of the Quartermaster's Depart ment, nnd Second Comptroller Cltts came near being killed, wounded, or taken prisoners to-day, by approaching too near the rebel lines. They Bad passed Ball’s Roads in an open carriage, our pick ets informing them that everything was safe for half a mile beyond, when, in fact, we have no sen tinels on the road beyond ’the crossing. The party had approached within a of the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, when they were fired upon by the rebel pickets concealed in the bushes. The excursionists immediately retreated, and suc ceeded in reaching our lines safely. Notwithstand ing the dangers attending travelling outside our pickets, it is unnccountable that civilians persist in it, contrary to tho advice of the military autho rities. The Situation. General McClellan left on Saturday, and paid a visit to the column under General Banks. He returned late last night. He was received with great enthusiasm, and, although he passed very rapidly through the lines, made many most im portant suggestions, and was exceedingly gratified with his visit. It is the opinion here that the attack, if made at all. will be made within the next three days, and that it will commence in the division under General Banks. Arrest of Spies at Fort Tobacco. A detachment of Col. Young’s cavalry, under Captain White, arrested three spies yesterday, near Port Tobacco, Maryland, and brought them to Washington. On their persons were found topo graphical and other information designed for trans mission to the enemy from that neighborhood so contiguous to tlie Virginia shore, and of which the rebels have long availed themselves, I’. W. Wal ker, of Brooklyn, the Washington correspondent of the New York Express, went thither on Friday afternoon with a detachment of Young’s cavalry on a scouting tour, and aided-by a guard of two soldiers, captured an active Secessionist, whp was placed in confinement at a house near the place of arrest. The guard having necessarily to absent them selves from the premises to attend to their horses and other business, the prisoner, while Mr. WALKER was taking minutes of the conversation with him, suddenly drew his knife, plunged it into the latter’s body, and rushing from the house, made his escape before one of the guards, who was outside, could have a fair shot at him. The neighborhood was afterwards searched for the fugitive, but without success. The pursuit is not, however, abandoned. Mr. Walker is lying in a dangerous condition, and receiving proper attention. He had, it is related by the offioer who communicated the above fact, gathered much valuable information. Late and Important News from England. Advices by the last steamer, just received here, prove conclusively that the English Government are determined to open cotton fields wherever the cultivation of that staple is at all practicable. They have, at last, made up their minds to the fact that this war is to go on until the rebellion is conquered,—thnt no peace will be tolerated except upon the basts of surrender and submission to the Constitntion and the laws; and that, therefore, the blockade will be made more efficient than any that has ever been known. This may be tailed the end of the cotton monopoly in the Southern and slaveholding States. My informant, an Ameri can gentleman, now resident in Paris, of high dis tinction, assures me that, in five years, the end of the cotton monopoly in the Southern States will have been reached. Southern Traitors iu Europe. Quite a ovmbev ot'Southerners in Paris uad Gun- don have moderated their tone since the news of the arrest of Faulkner has reached there. Thoy have come to the conclusion that they cannot re turn with safety, and will, therefore, remain abroad, or consont to take the oath of allegiance on their return. The arrest of Faulkner has boen reoeived with great joy by the loyal men living in Paris. AmODg others set down as heartily sympa thizing with tho Secessionist;: is the late consul at Paris, Mr. Spencer, appointed under Mr. Bu chanan, charged to New York although taken from Pennsylvania, and selected under tho auspices of the illustrious Bob Tvler. Letter of the President to Gen. Fremont— The Late Proclamation Modified. The following letter from the President to Gen, Fremont was transmitted on the 12th inst. : Washington, D. C., Sept. 11,1801 To Major General John C. Fremont: Sir : Yours of the Bth inst., in answer to mine of the 20th inst., has just boen received. Assuming that you. being upon the ground, could better judge of the necessities of your position than I could at this distance, on seeing your proclama tion of August BOtb, _I perceived no general objec tion to it. The particular clause, however, in rela tion to the confiscation of property and the libera tion of slaves appeared to me to be objectionable in its non-conformity to the act of Congress, passed tho 6th of last August, upon tho same subject, and hence I wrote to you, expressing my wish that that clausa should be modified accordingly. Your answer, just received, expresses the pre ference, on your part, that I should make nn open order for the modification, which I very cheer fully do. It is, therefore, ordered that the said clause of said proclamation be so modified, held, and construed as to conform to, and not to transcend the provisions on the same subject contained in tho act of Congress, entitled “ An net to confiscate the property used for insurrectionary purposes.” ap proved August 6th, 1801, and that the said act be published at length, with this order. Y’our obedient servant, A. Lincoln. Two Rebels Shot. About 1 o’clock this afternoon two of tho rebel pickets stationed at Munson's Hill ventured be yond their usual picket line, when they were fired on by our sharp-shooters. As they were both seen to fall, it is supposed that they were killed. Our Troops Under Arms. Nearly all the regiments in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights and Chnin Bridge were out under arms during all last night. The artillery practice is daily continued at the forts, The Lin coln Cavalry, composed of two companies from Pennsylvania, one from Michigan, and nine from New York, is now thoroughly organized, the Jell!" nnd staff officers having boen swqywo a* follows: Col. Mcltcynvldr; Lieut, Col, Van Schikfuss, formerly of tho Prussian army; Major C. 11. Ogle, late of the regular army dragoons; It. W. Adams, who raised two of the companies in New Y'ork ; and Auguste Hourland. formerly of the Prussiam army; Adjutant Battersly, of New York: Quarter master, E. H. Bailey, formerly of Michigan; Chaplain, Ilev. Raleigh Latterly, of Newark, N. J., an old and intimate friend of Colonel Mcßcy nolds. The Admission of the Rebel Flag into Havana. M 1 TassAro, the Spanish minister, has called to assure the Secretary of State that the report from Charleston ,that the Captain General of Cuba has issued a proclamation recognizing the rebel flag, is untrue. What has happened is, that vessels from any point in tho United States, in possession of the rebels, coming into a port with irregular papers, are admitted ex necessitate , without notice of their irregularity, just as they have been admitted in all other ports since the rebels obtained possession of the custom houses in the insurgent States. It is needless to .say that no Euch vessels can be abroad, without escaping the blockading force. There is no recognition of a rebel flag in the Spanish ports or any other port*. Munson’s Ilill—Skirmish at Ball’s Cross Roads. The position of nffairs at Munson's Hill remains unchanged. No large force is visiblo from this side of the entrenchments. In a skirmish last night, near Ball's Cross Roads, it is fonxed that a lieutenant in the Third Vermont Regiment, and three privates in the Ninth Massachusetts Regi ment, whose names could not be ascertained, were taken prisoners, as they are missing. One of our men was wounded. The rebels are burning the woods around their fortifications at Fairfax Court House. From the North Carolina Blockade—Cap« ture of Prizes—lmportant Disclosures. The following despatches have been received at the Navy Department: U. S. Steamer Pawnee, I Hatteras Inlet, Sept. 10,1861. j Sir : I have "to state for tho information of the Department, that I have taken a valuable prize this morning, now called the “ Susan Jane, of Nevis, West Indies.” This schooner was called the Charles McCless, when she cleared at Newborn, North Carolina, two days before the blockade went into effect on this coast. She took n cargo of spirits of turpentine to the West Indies, and at. Charleston, Nevis Island, obtained an English register, hut without a bill of sale or an endorsement of any kind on the part of the master or agent, and with out any other paper required under the English law. She sailed from Nevis to Halifax. N. S.. and there took on board an assorted cargo, consisting of blankets, cloth, iron, steel, brogans, axes, Ac., all of which were purchased in Now York and Boston, os Is abon;n hr the blits of lading from dif ferent houses in those cities. , - -. I send the prize to PhUadeipuiu or a w York, at the discretion of the prize master, Ineut. Crosby, eo (hot b» nifiv he anthomed to enter the most a c eessiWc harbor at this stormy period of the year. I send all the papers found on board the prize in charge of Lieut. Crosby, to be handed to the pro per admiralty officer, and Capt. Ireland and four of the crew. I shall detain, for the present, two passengers, believed to be the supercargo, and also the mate. When this duty is completed, I have tq request that Lieutenant Crosby may be permitted it, return to his important duties at this Dia-i as C nta n - (WraP Wool. P °l S in v on boar d of the prize, because he r_„ ‘mportant witness of what occurred after we “Corded the schooner. This vessel, like the three already captured, steered in under the belief that Ihc forts were still in the hands of the enemy. The Pawnee, having no colors, was taken for an English cruiser, and they were not hoarded until inside of the bar. We are beginning to see signs of the enemy On the southwestern side of the entrance, where, it is believed, a picket guard frequent to watch our movements. I enclose n letter found among the papers of the so-called Susan Jane, which may give the de partment some idea of the policy in Nova Sootia. I have the honor to he, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. O. Rowaj*, Commander U. S. ft, To Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. LIST OF VESSELS CAPTURED AT CAPE HATTERAS The schooners Susan Jane , Ocean Wave, Har riet Ryan, and Mary Wave. Negroes on Gunrd at tke Rebel Pickets. Major Lemon, of tho 32d N. I'. regiment, com* Branding the picket post at Bailey’s Cross Roads, reports to-day that negroes were seen performing picket duty for the rebels. Last Friday afterneon, at the time of the burning of the dwellings of the Unionists, at Ball's Cross Roads by the rolols, Samuel Bincn, bis wife, daughter, and three sons, residing two miles to the right of the forks of tho roads, were captured by the rebels. It is supposed that their property was destroyed, though nothing regarding this is posi tively known. The above are all the facts that could be gleaned from a journey from the Chain Bridge to Alexan dria. Colonel Kerrigan-, of the New York Thirty fifth Regiment, arrested to-day, at Ball’s Cross Roads, a gentleman who was engaged in legitimate Business, and in possession of a pass from General McClellan. He was sent, under an escort, a dis tance of three miles, to the headquarters of Gen. McDowell, who promptly ordered his release. The National Loan. The national loan is succeeding beyond expecta tion. Several hundred subscription agents were appointed last wcekin nearly eyeTy loyal State, including Virginia and Kentucky. A considerable number have already accepted and sent in their bonds and the others will all probably be at work this week. The subscriptions of the people have exceeded nine millions, and their patriotic co-operation will doubtless enable the banks to take the second instalment of fifty millions and supply all the money needed for a vigorous but economical prosecution of the war. The Administration feels the importance of justifying, by vigor, economy, and integrity, the confidence manifested by the masses. Wasteful expenditures and corrupt contracts, by which alone the security of the working men who invest their earnings in the loan can be impaired, will be vigor ously repressed. Gratifying Intelligence, The following report of the Sanitary Commission, now sitting at Washington, will be read with great pleasure by those who are anxious to hear of the condition and health of the American army : Resolved. That the Sanitary Commission, har ing, from the privileges accorded to it by the War Department, peculiar advantages for observing the condition of the troops, congratulates the Govern ment and the country upon the improvement which is taking place in the army and in everything re lating to the army. This improvement includes not only the more immediate conditions of health, but the provisioning and supplying of the army, its dis eipline and morale. It is now a general rale that the men of the army of the Potomac are well fed, and in fine health and spirits. The officers are giving diligent attention to their duties, and are gaining the confidence of their men. To this general rule there are not many exceptions, and the number is lessening. The Commission testifies of this from the personal observation of the army of the Potomao of its mem bers. It has at the same time received generally satisfactory reports from its agents in the Western armies. Tho Commission also wishes to acknowledge the readiness, heartiness, and courtesv with which its suggestions have been received fiy the Secre tary of War, by the generals commanding each department, and by ail the officers of the volun teer forces. The Commission desires further to express its grateful appreciation of the liberality and prompt ness of the public response to its call for material and pecuniary aid, in its efforts to add to the ap pliances available for the care and comfort of the sick and wounded American Commissioners to the World’s exhibition. The following is a list of the Commissioners ap pointed by the President to represent the interests of tho American exhibitor at the « t- vhihiimn of the Industry of ell Hattons,’ 1 to bo bold in tbs City of London, in September, 18B2; Wm\ H. Seward, Secretary of State; Cai-j.b It. Smith, Secretary of the Interior; Edward- Ev luett, of Massachusetts; Josnrn llk.vrv, of tbo Smithsonian Institute;* Robert I{. Mintl-rx, of New York; J. Daw-sox Coleman, of Pennsylvania ; John H. KumART, of Ohio ; Jas It. X'ARTitiiKiE, of Maryland; J>, P. Johnson, of New York; Riciiaiid Wallacr, Mayor of Washington ; Wm. IV'. Seaton, of Wash' ington; Josiirn C. G. Kr.yyr.uv, Superintendent of the Census. FROM FORTRESS MONROE. THE REBEL STEAMER YORK! OWN Demonstration against the Blockading Squadron THE BALTIMORE PRISONERS AT THE FORTRESS, Fortress Monhoe. Sept. 14, via Baltimore.—- There was a prospect of an engagement last night at Newport New. About 4 o’clock P. M., the rebel steamer I oritoum ran down within three miles and opened fire upon the camp and blockad ing squadron, consisting of the Savannah, Cum berland, and gunboat Louisiana- She fired twenty-five shells, one of which exploded near the Savannah) the othera fell considerably short. The guns of the Cumberland and Savannah. could not reach the Yorhtoien, but a couple of Bhells from the Sawyer gun on the shore exploded three-fourths of a mile beyond the steamer. A Frenchman who managed to escape from the Yorltou-n the day before yesterday, etatea that she has been watching for some time an opportu nity to run the blockade, and that the loyalty of many of her crew was suspected. About 4 o'clock P. M„ a party sent out to cut fuel encountered 200 rebel cavalry and an equal amount of infantry, about three miles from New port News. The teamsters left their wagons and galloped in to give the alarm, but no further de monstration wns made, and tho wagons were after wards recovered. The rebel steamer Curtis Peel- made her ap pearance this morning above Newport News, and a steamer from Norfolk also made a reoonnois sance. Tho steamer Yorhtoien has been cut dawn for ward and aft by the removal of her upper cabins, so as to carry,,two large pivot guns. She has in addition six heavy guns on each side. There are no indications of her having been iron plated. The distinguished political prisoners from Balti more, including Mayor Brown, Boss Winans, Henry May, and others, arrived at Old Point this Hom ing. They will be closely confined in the casemates within the fortress. FROM BALTIMORE ALL QUIET. RIDICULOUS RUMORS AFLOAT. Suspension of the Baltimore “ Exchange.” Baltimore, Sept. lo. — The city has been un usually quiet to-day. IV. W. Glen, another of the editors of the Ex change, was nrrested yesterday, and it is an nounced that the paper will be suspended nfter to morrow. The most ridiculous rumors have been in circu lation with regard to affairs at Frederick and Washington city, but despatches announce that quiet prevails in both cities. The Arrests at Baltimore, Baltimoue, Sept. 14.— The American of to day gives the following list of the persons arrested yesterday by the acting Police Marshal; George William Brown, Mayor of Baltimore; Boss Winans, Baltimore, Delegate in the Legis lature ; Henry M. Warfield, do.; Dr. J. Hanson Thomas, do.; T. Parkin Scott, do. ; Henry M. Morfit, do.; Severn Teackle Wallis, do.; Charles M. Pitts, do.; William G. Harrison, do.; Law rence Sangston, do.; Thomas W. Hall, editor of the South newspaper ; Frank Ivey Howard, one of the editors and proprietors of the Exchange news paper ; Henry May, member of Congress from Bal timore city; Dr. A. A. Lynch, State Senator; Leo nard G. Quinlan, Baltimore county delegate; Mr. Dennison, do. In addition to these, it was rumored that Benj. C. Howard, reporter of the United States Supreme Court, and the nominee of the “ Peace party ’’ for Governor of this State, and John C. Brune, of the House of Delegates, had also been arrested, but we learn that the report with regard to Gen. Howard has no foundation. FROM KENTUCKY, PROCLAMATION OF GOVERNOR MAGOFFIN. THE REBEL TROOPS DIRECTED TO LEAVE THE STATE, Frankfort, Ky., Sept. 14. —Governor Magoffin has issued the following proclamation: In obedience to the subjoined resolutions, adopted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Governments of the Confederate States, the State of Tennessee, and all others con cerned, are hereby informed tbaU JvfnhwVy *.£- tho ParW*—’ ~ troops to be wififilrawn from her soil unconditionally. <t In the State Senate, Mr. Whitaker introduced a resolution authorizing the Military Board to seize" i the State arms wherever found, and to employ a [ sufficient police to protect the railroads. From Missouri, STATE Of AFFAIRS IN TUB NOlVrnyyESr—A BATTLE ’threatened St. Loris, Sept. 14.—Advices from Northwest Missouri state that since the withdrawal of the Federal troops from St. Joseph’s, the Seeessionists are arriving again, and some 2,000 had concentrated in Andrew county, under Major Potter, while about the same number of Unionists, composed of Mis sourians and lowans, under Cols. Craner and Ed wards, were stationed in the same region. Both sides were preparing for a battle, and a conflict was shortly expected. Tom Harris, with 1.000 men, crossed the Mis souri river at Arrow Rock, on Tuesdav last, bound for General Price's army. Six hundred Seces sionists, under Colonel Hull, were marching to wards Glasgow on Wednesday, to cross the river, and join Martin Green. The Secession camp at Lick creek, Monroe county, was broken up by the Federal troops on Sunday last, and it is reported that 300 rebels were captured. Another camp at Spencerburg, Pike county, was broken up on Mon day, and sixteen Secessionists taken prisoners. THE BATTLE NEAR BOOXETILLE —A VICTORY FOR THX HOME GUARDS —A SKIItXISH AT GLASGOW. Jefferson City, Sept. 14.—The steamer Sioux City, just arrived from above, brings the intelli gence that the fight at Booneviile yesterday morn ing terminated in a victory to the Home Guards, under Major Epp3tein, who held thoir entrench ments, and the rebels, 1,000 strong, were driven back, but were still in the neighborhood when the Sioux City passed. The Home Guards lost one man killed, and four wounded. The rebels lost twelve killed, and thirty wounded. Among the rebels killed were Colonel Brown and Captain Brown. A small detachment of Federal troops on- the Sioux City had an engagement with Green's force, at Glasgow, lasting half an hour, when a battery of three guns was opened on the boat, and the steamer retired, without loss. Hannibal, Mo., Sept. 12.—The following ap pears in the Messenger of this morning: All that we can hear confirms the previous reports that the rebels have full possession of St. Joseph, and are doing pretty much as they please in that city. It iB represented that they have taken the control of municipal affairs, and are preventing the egress and ingress of both the mails and passengers. They have also levied heavy contributions on several stores, taking just what they wanted. The steamer Omaha has been seized and appropriated to their purposes, and we learn that an effort was made to send out the mail by hand-cars, but it was intercepted and taken back; hence a complete blockade exists, which accounts for our getting no mail matter. The straightout Union men have crossed the river to Elwood for safety, and taken the ferry boat with them. At latan and Weston it was said that the rebels permitted no one to go into town, or out of it, witnont passes. From all we can learn, the Union men and their property in St. Joseph and the surrounding towns are com pletely at the mercy of the rebels, and demand the immediate interposition of the Federal arms to save them from annihilation. From Fortress Monroe and Hatteras. FoitTiiKss Monroe. Sept. 13, (via Baltimore).— The steamer J. R. Spaulding returned from Hat teras Inlet this morning. The steamers Susque hanna and Pawnee still remained. The former had sustained but little injury by the collision with the gunboat l ? lag. The SfHtald lag brought hither the remnant of Col. IVeber's regiment, neatly one thousand stand of arms captured from the rebels, and a dozen prisoners, taken from the prizes mado at the Inlet. * Four vessels had run into the Inlet with Eng lish colors, under the supposition that that-place still belonged to the rebels, the United States flag having been temporarily hauled down. Pilots were offered tho vessels, and every facility for getting in. They did not discover their mistake until too late. Two of the vessels, the Susan Jane and Harriet Ryan , were from British Pro vinces. and had valuable cargoes of molasses, shoes, and clothing. Our troops at the Inlet have mounted all the guns and rendered those active which had been spiked by the Confederates before their surrender. No intelligence of importance had been received from the Sound or the main land. General Reynolds ha= arrived at Old Point, and witt proceed to-mor row by the steamer Spaulding to resume the com mand at Hatteras Inlet. Naval Affairs. New York, September 15.—The United States steamers Richmond and Powhatan, sailed from Kingston, Jamaica, August 25, for St. Thomas. The United States steamer Sumpter has arrived from Loando, Africa, after a voyage of thirty-six days. The Constellation was to sail August 12, for Portsmouth, N. H. ; the Maheean, for Boston, August 12; the San Jacinto and Mystic sailed for Philadelphia, August 8; the Saratoga was at Loando August Iff. The health of the fleet woe good. The British steamer Clalaramvia , from Avgust 5. From Buenos Ayres. New Yobs, Sept. 15—The bark Convoy, has arrived from Buenos Ayres, with dates to. July 241 h. The country was in a very unsettled, state. Martial law had Men proclaimed iu the city, and it was expected daily that Gen. Lrqmea would inarch into the oity at the head of his amry. Produce was scarce and commanding high prices. Flour $24, Spanish, per barrel. Three rebel privateers are reported ou the Equator. « Spoken on the Ptli, in lat. 35.12, long. ,4.9, eelir. Revere, in charge of a United States naval officer, captured by the Cumberland or Bainkriilge. Southern Ncw». Louisville, Sept. 14.—The Richmond Exami ner of the 11 th instant states that one hundred and fifty-six Yankee prisoners were sent to Castle Pinckney, South Carolina Among them wore Colonel Wilcox, Michigan First; Colonel Corcoran, New York Sixty-ninth; Lieutenant Colonel Neff, Second Kentucky; Major John W. Potter, Thirty eighth New York; Rev. ii. W Dodge, chaplain of the Eleventh New York ; Rev. H. Eddy, chap lain Second Connecticut; Surgeons Griswold, Thirty-eighth New York; Grey, United States army’; Stone, United States army; Connolly, Se cond New York; Harris, Second Rhode Island; Captains Donney, Eleventh New York; Fish, Thirty-second New York; Fairish; Seventy-ninth l New York; Drew, Second Vermont; Shortliff, Seventh Ohio; L. Gordon, Eleventh- Massachu setts; Whittington and Jenkins, and'Lieutenant Toy, of the Twenty-fifth New York; Lieutenants Hamblm, (son of the re tor of that name,) of the Thirty-eighth New York; Underhill; Eleventh New York; Worcester, Eighty-first New Y'ork; Dempsey, Second New York; Wilcosc, Seventh Ohio; Gordon, Second DragoonE, U. S. At; Caleff, Eleventh Massachusetts; Connolly. Sixty-ninth New Y'ork, Captain Rickotte.of the UnitetfiStates army, was to have accompanied the party, but 18 not sufficiently recovered from his woundbto un dertake the journey. Serious fears are entertained for the orops-of the South. The rains of August are reported as the heaviest and most general ever knowninthe South, and they have been very disastrous. The Savannah Republican clnime a fair rice crop, but admits that the continuous rains- have damaged it somewhat, Tho Baton Rouge Advocate states that the cot ton fields in that vicinity are literally covered l with the nrmy worm, and that the fate of the crop will be scaled in a few days, for the rains and the heavy atmosphere are favorable to the worms. Governor Rector, of Arkansas, has called an extra session of the Legislature for the 4th of No vember. P. Kelly, claiming to be a Baltimorean, was ar rested as a spy at Manassas on the 6th inst. A. F. Bledsoe, Assistant Secretary of War of the Confederate States, has resigned. The Richmond shoe merchants urge the discharge of all the ehoemakers from the army, and their employment in the manufacture of shoes, composed principally of canvas. The Richmond Whig has a bitter article against speculating contractors for the winter clothing, sup plies for the army, and urges the impressment of the cotton and woollen mills into the public Eervice, to avoid speculating contracts. It states positively that the War Department has detailed from- the army operatives to be employed in the cloth fac tories Jeff. Thompson has issued a proclamation, in which, as a retaliatory measure for General Fre mont’s proclaimed intentions, he threatens for every one of the Southern forces, citizens or soldiers, of Missoeri executed, to hang, draw, and quarter a minion of Abraham Lincoln. The Charleston Courier says that preparations are making in that city for manufacturing locomo tives on a large scale. Movements of the Rebels. Iroxtox, Mo.. September IS —A reliable Union man, just arrived from Greenville, reports that General Hardee has returned to that place with 800 men, and threatens to march on this point im mediately. Jeitkuson Citv. September 13.—The cor respondent of the St. Louis Democrat furnishes the following intelligence: A messenger from Colonel Mulligan, at Lexing ton, reports thnt General Price’s advance guard reached Warrensburg on Tuesday, and Governor Jackson made them a speech, General Price claims to have 10.000 men, and bis main body is approaching Lexington. This messenger brings an official account of a skirmish between the rebels and General Love's forces, dated nt Port Bledsoe, near Fort Scott, the substance of which is as follows : He says that immediately after leaving Spring field he despatched General Rains to clear tho counties bordering on Kansas of the marauding bands that have been devastating that section of the country ; thnt he himself advanced to General Rains' assistance, and their combined force encoun tered at Big Dry Wood Creek the forces under Generals Lane, Montgomery, and Jennison, and after a brisk skirmish of au hour and a quarter the Federal troeps retreated, and were pursued by his forces about three miles. He states his loss at three killed and twenty-seven wounded, and says he buried three of General Lane's men. He concludes by saying that the enemy have con tinued to retreat northward from Fort Scott, which post they have abandoned, and adds: “This re lieves me of the necessity of pursuing them to Kansas, the soil of which I am unwilling to invade, unless her citizens shall provoke me to do so by committing renewed outrages on the people of this State, and in that event I shall not only cross the border, but will lay waste their farms and utterly destroy the cities and towns of that State.” This correspondent adds: “While this shows that there has been some skirmishing on the bor ders. it does not prove that the rebels have got any advantage : but, on the contrary, it would appear that they have found a force too strong for them, and given up their plan of Advancing into Kansas, and turned upon the weaker force at Lexington. Their design now is evidently first to take Lexing ton and then bring Governor Jackson here." LATER FROM EUROPE. THE STEAMER KANGAROO OFF GAPE RACE. MORE TROOPS FOR CANADA. VIGILANC E OF U. S. GOVERNMENT. Terrible Railroad Accident Near London, GUiVIMKRCIAL INTELLIGENCE. COXSOLS 92> + 'a92% Sr. Johns, N. F., Sept. 14.—The steamship Kangaroo , from Liverpool on the 4th, Via Queens town on the sth inst., passed off Cape Race this afternoon. England was about to send three more regiments forthwith to Canada. Spies in the employ of the Government at Wash ington were reported to be on board all the trans- Atlnntio steamers. Another terrible railroad accident occurred near London, by which thirteen persons were killed and fifty wounded. The steamer Kangaroo has 200 passengers. She passed the Persia on the 6th inst. The Nora Scotian arrived at Liverpool 1 OH the Mb, GREAT BRITAIN. The three regiments for Canada start about the middle of September in the Great Eastern, which subsequently goes to New York, as advertised. The London Times, in an editorial, says that the Go vernment may have private reasons for the move ment, but that there is none apparent. If it is a purely defensive movement, and a mere declara tion of-identity between England and Cavada, it hopes that Canada will not take it for more than it means, but hold herself ready if it should be need ful to protect herself. It is regarded as a wise guarantee against all complications, and calculated to strengthen her intercourse. The Times, in another editorial, says that the great question with capitalists is this: How will the Americans endure the burdens of taxation to which they are, as yet, strangers? It also argues that the temptation of high prices is almost sure to set some part of the cotton crop free, especially as the crop of Texas is not far from the ports of Mexico. FRANCE. The following diplomatic changes are announced: The Due de Granmont is changed from Rome to Vienna, and the Marquis Dclvette from Constanti nople to Rome. A new pamphlet on the question of Rome had appeared and was attracting considerable atten tion. It was regarded as a during imposition ou the recent manifesto of the Emperor. The Paris Bourse advanced, but closed dull at G9f. ITALY The resignation of Mingettia, Minister of the In terior, has been accented, and Baron Ricasoli has been nominated to the vacancy, with, a change of the interior to foreign affairs. Victor Emmanuel has informally received M, Benedict, the new French minister. Additional successes are reported-over thw Nea politan brigands. It is reported that some collisions have occurred between the Piedmontese troops and the Papal gens d’armes. AUSTRIA. The draft of an address to the Emperor has ticeni Adopted ifc the lower House of the Reichfitrath. The Polish members refrained from voting. HUNGARY. In Hungary the situation of affairs continues un changed SPAIN. President Jeffnrd, of Haj’ti, had paid the in* demnity demanded t>y Spain. PRUSSIA. Another amnesty was to bo granted by the King of Prussia to politioal offenders. TURKEY. Omar Pacha was about to commence operations against the Montenegrin insurgents. Commercial Intelligence* Liverpool, Sept. 4. Sales of cotton for two days 27,090 bales, closing buoyant, prices being firmly maintained. The sales to speculators ana exporters were 13,000 bales. JsntiA7>ssvrrs. —Tho market closes quiet and firmer, the American advices had no effect. - Flour firmer at an advance of 6aod. Wheat active, .the lower qualities having improved most; sales at 9s 4dalos 9<l for red Western wheat; 11s fid for. white Western, and 12s Gdal3s for white Southern, Corn firm, and all qualities advanced to a trifling cxlent. Mixed corn 29s PdafiOs; white corn Olft.'Ms. Piuwisitwis.—lleef dull; Pork quiet and steady ; Paeon is declining: Lard steady with a fair de mand fur lane qualities at previous rates, ItiaiOs; Tallow quiet at 45sa4Gs 6d. Produce. —Common rosin 9s 3dalos; Spirits tur pentine active with an advance for all qualities, sales at G5:-a67a Od; Sugar quiet and steady: Coffee, firm ;■ Rice firmer; Ashes dull; Pots 295; Pearls. 34b. The Latest, via Queenstown. Liverpool, Sept. s.—The sales of cotton for. two, days have been IS.OOO bales, cloi-aig; fir m, but* un changed ; sales to speculators and exporters. 4,000 i bales. Breadstuff*: firm, but unchanged: Provisions dull. London, Sept. s.—Consols for- money s 923afl2J. American securities are steady; lllinciu Central shares, 39J. Suicide of a Baltimore Keligioug. Edi^ir, Baltimore, Sept. 14.— 3t»v. E. Yates Ibteee, 3>. 11., editor of the Methodist Protestant newspa per, committed suicide this morning, by cutting his throat. The unfortunate man, had suffered from mental derangement for sours time. The Daily News Defunct Tenapomriiy. New York, Sept. 14.— The New York Daily Neva of this morning, in a lengthy card, bids fare rf<ll to the public for a time. Arrival of a Prize Brig. . New Venn, September 1 f*. —The prize brig H, ] C'. JS rooX-tf captured at Hattcros by the United ' States steamer ISliiir.moia, has arrived, THE CITY, Terrible Accident at the Conti nental Theatre. Fourteen Persons Dreadfully Burned, MATH OF SIX OF THE VICTIMS, FRIGHTFUL SCENES AND nRSfiXENTS, An accident of frightful Totality oceuiwsff nt til* Contintntal Theatre, ta Walrrat street, os Satur day night. Since the dertnict/wi and accompany ing casualties of the National Theatre, some-years ago, we have had no- theatrical matters so tenriMe to recount; and Rumor, with'lier thousand tonjpws, has been busy, since the event; spreading far tacit wide the particulars of the naeident. The Continental was formerly tine “ Nationaf Cirrus:” Ito name was changed l some time after the decease of General Welch, and l state that time< it has been used for displays ot- negro minstrels, ring performances, and occasionally- theatrical en tertainments. A- few weeks age Mr. William Wheatley, an old-and favorite actor and' manager, leased and- refitted' the place, At great expense, he produced the stage edition of- Shafespeore'e Tempest, and devoted-unusual means to-perfecting the scenic and mechanical arrangements, The ballet corps was numerous, and many of-the dancers beautiful and talented. The rare ingenuity of-an English machinist was employed to make gorgeous exhibitions of color and shadow, and theclosingscone was Eaid to be unparalleled for munificence- end beauty. During the week the houses were excellent, and on Saturday night about fifteen hundred'persons were assembled'to enjoy the entertainment. The play had proceeded-as far as the close cf the first act. Prospero had related his misfortunes, and the pretty Ariel had been instructed as to-bia master’s behests ; had stirred up the elements, and the lightning and thunder exhibited to-the de lighted people the tattered shrouds and-tom- spars of a doomed ship. The waves were rolling, amt the vessel began to sway. All eyes watched tho assumed terror of those on board; the jester Trin - culo, (Chapman.) who found time for joktagin the pauses of the storm, and Stephana, the drunken butler, who swore and rollicked with, seeming death in his face. AU at once, those accustomed to witnessing show pieces saw nn unnecessary light glaring over the top. of the rear scene, Before they hod time to-speculate upon it, a number of men in shirt eleeyee (stage carpenters! ran upon the stage, and, white the con fusion grew momentarily, a sharp scream, that seemed to pierce the heart, rang upon the oars of the people, anil a woman in ballet costume, with her dress on fire, emerged from tho side scenes, waving her arms above her head, hi a moment she fen into the abyss where the ship was riding. At tho same time a succession of seteams ensued - Triitevhi suddenly ceased to joke, and dropped into the waters, while Stephan o forgo: to be drunk, and became as sober as a judge. The young woman who had fallen itto the wares, suddenly reappeared, and the waves til at once as sumed the guise ofa bit of greencloththatwas folded arouna the young woman,and while thtpereamswcut on faster and faster, the curtain dropped upot the stage and hid the scene from the audience. Sjomo symptoms of alarm had appeared by this time’, tod one lad in the gallery cried “fire," whereupont* was at once choked by a big-fisted man beside hint Two or three women said “0, Lord!” and endea vored to edge their way out of the house, but these' slight manifestations were quelled by Manager , Wheatley, who appeared in front of the curtain and said : “ Ladies and Gentlemen: Be kind enough to re main in your seats, and make no unnecessary dis turbance. If anything has gone wrong, I will re turn in a moment and state the occurrences. u The screams were prolonged and thrilling in the interim., but directly Mr. Wheatley reappeared and said: “ Ladies and Gentlemen : The performers are somewhat excited, and we cannot go on with the play until wc discover the extent of the accident. Y'ou will, therefore, go out quietly.” [A voice. “ Was the young lady whom we saw just now muchlmrned?”] Mr. Wheatley. “ I cannot tell. There is a great deal of confusion behind the cur tain. Please go out 1 ” The people disbanded quietly, gome one de scribed their orderly dismissal as resembling a fu neral. But a scene far otherwise went on upon the stage. The girls were dressing for the ballet. The dressing-rooms adjoin Sansom street, and, in a dressing-room at the northwest corner of tho build ing, the Misses Gale—amiable and talented dan sense-! —were adjusting themselves for the ballet for Act 11. Miss Zelia Gale, one of the enters, stood upon a settee to reach her dress, and, when in the act of handing it down, the Same of gasfrom an adjacent tube set it on fire ; the flame communi cated to her underclothes, and she was all ablaze in an instant. Her sisters rushed up to extinguish the fire, and they, too, were ignited. The fire mounted to their arms and breasts, inflicting terri ble burns, and panic-stricken, they ran from th* room, through a narrow passage-way, into the next dressing-room, filled with ballet-ladies. Tbo gauze dresses of these blazed up directly, and, screaming, struggling, wrestling, the poor creatures either turned and leaped from the windows into ftansom street, or ran hither and thither, calling for as sistance. Miss Zelia Gale, with her clothing on fire and uttering loud screams, ran down stairs and upon the stage, behind the scenes, falling below thestag* level, where she was caught in the arms of Mr. TW.niaa Ttaj-rard, fho carpenter cf the theatre. Mr. Bayard, in attempting to extinguish the fire with a “sea-cloth,’’ was himself burned the bands and arms. Miss Clara Clifton was caught in the arms of the bystanders, bating leaped down and escaped un hurt, her clothing not hating taken fire. Miss Hannah Gale did not jump from.the window nntil she was badly burned, nod when she looped she fell to the ground upon her back, and sustained severe injuries from the f»U fl? well as front. her burns, She was carried into Greer's tavern, neaf by, where she lay in an almost hopelaps condition at a late hour. On Sunday, at ten o'clock, she expired at the Hospital, in great agony.' ili;; Anna Nickels ha i cr fright jumped from a platform to the stage, P distalWp of about ton feet. She will not recover. The burned and wounded young ladies were car ried into the neighboring houses, where every at tention that humanity could suggest was bestowed upon them. Several were carried into the house of Mr. Robins, nearly opposite the theatre, on Ban som _ street. Others were taken to a French hotel adjoining, while Miss Gale was taken to Greer's tavern. Several of the sufferers were afterward* taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital. Miss Abby Carr was burned about the breast and waist. Phoebe Forbes died in the morning at 9 o'clock, Anna Mcßride died at six o'clock in the morniig. Misses Adeline Gale and Ruth Gale are badly burned. Their eases are not hopeless. Mrs. Mary E. Her mon will not live. Her husband watcled her up to a late hour Inst night. Miss Anna Phillip, died during Sunday afternoon. Kate Harris was burn ed slightly. The Misses Gale were young ladies >f prepos sessing appearance. They were excellent dancers. They were English by birth, and they first ap peared professionally in this city in tns Romani troupe, at the time “ Faust" was brouglt out as a ballet at the Academy of Music. Miss Forbes is about twenty years of 45* She has no relatives in this city, her friends residing at Bristol, in Bucks county. She has boasted for a year past in Yanhorn street, aboTe Geimantown road. The lady with whom she boardet was at her side during her dying agonies. When the disaster first occurred the feene was most harrowing, the sufferers screaming inlgony and in terror, and there was some delay bo fori medical aid could be obtained for them. Several physicians and druggists burred to the spot, and did all in their power to afiod relief. Several physicians who were appealed t< refused to leave their homes. They deserve to Hve their names exposed to the eommmiity, Wcwero as sured that at a fashionable hotel in tb vicinity brandy prescribed by the physicians waerefusad. Upon the other hand 1 , the folio wing-nomd gentle men hurried to the spot, and gave the suzrers the benefit of their professional skill: I Drs. Wm. Paine, Cyrus Morgan, and Bcon. awl the surgeon of one of the regiments brigade! Mr. Blair,druggist, at EighthanjWatnot streets, and Mr. Taylor, druggist, at Until and Chestnut streets. A number of citiisns ad police men rendered efficient service. The offers and actors attached to .the theatre were also inefatiga blc. Mr. Wheatley and Mr. Whitton wfe unre mitting in their attentions. ! The event spread uniform gloom througont the eity. The place was besieged up to a hour, and the theme was upon every lip yesterdjr. Six of these burned women had died. uw» mid sight last night, and fonr more are not exjeted. to survive the next twenty-four hours. Alljf them suffered terribly, calling for wntermost jjeously, and maintaining their senses unimpaired tahe last. Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley were in the hospital throughout, ministering to their neoessies, and doing nil in their power to make their listnoinenUi peaceful. Tho matter was purely acoidstal, and no stigma can in any way be cast upon thenonago meat. Destructive Fire ox Saturday Jfctxixa— S-87rraj. Persons Burned, —About qartet past 9 o'clock on yesterday morning, a firebroke-out in the coal oil manufactory of Mr. emuol L. Evans, situated in the rear of Front stmt, below Used. The building was a long shed, art frame and part brick, and was filled with valable ma chinery—Yi?, : a boiler, steam engine, stis, vat, tanks, ip. There were between two. ad theea thousand gallons of oil in the structure at he time. The oil is that taken from the wells in this Sate, and in this factory goes through the process ofdistilla tion, that it may be used for lamps. Abort eight hundred gallons were in the still at the timi of the fisc. The fire burned furiously for about threehours. and the building, as well as its contents, wastotally destroyed. The property belonged-to Dr David Jayne. The loss is estimated at between. Jrb.OOd and 4,(101), upon which there is no .insurance, Adjoining the factory was an. old. tuptetory fsame structure, used ns a shop.aod- lumbo,' room by Mr. Evans. This was partially denwlUlpd. The flames also extended to.a frame stable on Reed street, below Front. The- upper potion of this building was destroyed. The property was owned by Jame 3 Tolbert, and: occupied by nittiam C. Monroe. The origin of the fire is attributed to a Irak in the main still. (She theory is, that a qunafity of faseons matter took fire and. an explosion followed. n an instant th* whole building was enveloped in flames. Mr. Evans, the proprietor, his father, Mr. John Evans, and a workman named Thomas. Marriott, were around the still at the time ofi the explosion. Their clothing took Gee, and Mjr. John Evans was very seriously burned about tho back, nook, and arms. ll* was conveyed to. a. house rn the neigh borhood, and Dr. Nebinger attended to his injuries. Mr. Lemuel Evans was severely hwrned about tho bands and arms, iud Mr. Marriott was slightly in jured about hie feet and ankles. There was a full head of steam on at the time, and the latter had sufficient presence ef mind to open the valve, and thereby prevented an explosion of the boiler. Theodore MeGurk, a member of the Moywaen eing 11080 Company, and also of MoMullin’s Ran gers, accidentally fell into a well located near the main still in the burning factory. Thit well bad become overflowed with water and hot oil, and Mr McUnik was severely sonlded about tho feet ana legs. One or two ether firemen were i&u buried while battling with the ftomw.
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