loudest shouts. It was a voice that had been heard often before in tho'history of the country, speaking again ton generation that has been born sinoa his best deeds were performed. He who had assisted to make peace At Ghent, when Jackson had triumphed at Now Orleans, now cried “ Onward with the war," when Lincoln had been beaten nt Manassas. Upon the antagonists' side were enrolled unmes that he liad heard when the first breath of their fume brought them to his enrs; and he had lived to behold the Union that was but half grown in his manhood broken und shattered in his age. He Etood, as if in the Inst appeal of his useful life, to uphold the Constitution and advocate the Union of all the States. The ever-inspiring strains of the Star-Spangled Banner, interpreted in the deep sonorous buss of thousands, of manly voices, mingled with the plash ing music of the rain as it pattered down through the leaves of the trees and upon the heads of the people, made up a weird and thrilling chorus alive with Tu r, nu*rh“*' ? r. century IH’lUXfi THE DAY When tho meeting convened* most'of the miUfca* jj were dismissed or marched to their respective armories. A number attended the exercises in the Square, and the sight of their military coats and striped pants, scattered among the people, evi dencedthe case with which the people of a repub lic transpose th&IUS(dV6S hoid the - civil to the mili tary functions. The theatres, during the night, were generally crowded, and notwithstanding the rainy day, the exercises were of a very imposing and successful character. Meetings were held commemorative of the time in a number of libraries and minor ossein* Idles. MEETING AT ARTISTS* HALL, A meeting of citizens was convened for the pur pose of celebrating the adoption of the Constitution, at Artists’ Hall. No. 600 Arch street, yesterday afternoon. William J>. Whiteear, Esq., was appointed presi dent. and George* B. Nicholson and I>, B. Bechtel, Esqrs., vice presidents. J- E. Shellenberger and Robert Buckman were appointed secretaries. The president stated the object of the meeting. It became all true I uion men, without distinction of party, sect, or class, to unfurl the star-spangled banner, the emblem of constitutional freedom. Under this banner our nntionhas prospered, and will continue to do so, when rebellion and traitor? are crashed out. To continue this Constitution and Union in force, no sacrifice would appear too greqf. To secure the amount of liberty and prosperity that this nation has enjoyed, communities, nations, and people had struggled for many centuries. The president concluded by offering for the con* sideratlon of the meeting a series of resolutions, which were read and adopted by acclamation. The meeting was afterwards addressed by Messrs. Nicholson and Bechtel. THE SALUTES AT THE NAVY YARD Salutes of thirty-four guns were fired twice off the navy yard, from the reoeiving ship Princeton* Lieut. Charles E. Hawley superintended the firing. Her guns were, discharged at intervals of eight se conds. Five of the guns were pointed to the city, and five toward New J ersey. The gunners rammed from a platform protruding from the ports, and, their blank cartridges being adjusted, retired through the port and jerked the friction tubes at the proper time. The entire ship’s crew, number ing 380 men, stood on deck, and at the first dis charge cheered immensely. At the same moment the ensigns were run up at the foretop, mizzentop. and gaff. The Union jack was unfurled at the bow sprit, and the pennant at the maintop. As an evi dence of the proficiency of the green recruits on board the receiving ship, we may state a case of a man whose cap failed to explode when his turn came to fire. The man on the other side, alter nating, noticed the mistake, and at once fired his gun. thereby preventing any discrepancy of time. The loud discharges of these cannon shook the city, but the receiving ship scarcely trembled. Between the time of firing the first salute (7 o'clock A. M.) and noon, when the second salute was fired, the splendid steamer Oriental steamed down the Dela ware, and was cheered by the receiving ship's crew. The Princeton was intended to accommo date only 250 men. With the present number there is considerable crowding. C| t Jims. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 1861. EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS— “ The conspiracy to break up the Union is a fact now known to all* Armies are being raised* and war levied to accomplish it. There can be but two sides to the controversy* Every man must be on the side of the United States or against it* There can be no neutrals in this war* There can be none but patriots and traitors.” FOB BALE.—The double-cylinder "Taylor” Press on which this paper has been printed for the last nine monthß. It is in excellent condition, having been made to order a year ago, And will be sold at a bargain. For terms apply at this office, or address Johx W.'FoaNEr, 417 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Among other ixsidious means which etuis- ; sariesof, or sympathizers with, the traitors * adopt in the Northern States to extend “ aid j and comfort’-' to the enemy, is the effort to in- : duce ingenious and skilful workmen to emi grate to that section. Notwithstanding their ; insulting denunciation of our skilled laborers, they are realizing now, in the hour of their peril, that intelligent artisans constitute an important and indispensable element of na- ' tional strength. The Southern papers an- . pounce that orders have been issued for nearly ! all the shoemakers in their army and men skilled in several other trades to retire from ' the ranks, and to devote themselves exclu sively hereafter to their usual avocations, for the purpose of supplying the wants of those who must remain in the field. It is a com- 1 mon remark of refugees from the Secession ‘ region, that without the aid of the Northern i mechanics the rebel forces would be in many respeets helpless; that they could not fit out ships, manufacture cannon, make percussion caps, nor powder: and that, for everything relating to their military accoutrements which , requires skilful workmanship, they are almost ; entirely dependent upon men bom in the Northern States or in Europe. The very class ; which they have most maligned now proves the most useful to them, and a thousand proud, ' ignorant, and indolent F. F. V-’s would glad- : lybe exchanged for a hundred of the "greasy ! mechanics” whom they have affected to de- : epise. However, the prejudices against all , Northern men are so deeply rooted in the ; breasts of the violent spirits who control what is . twilled public sentiment in the South that even i the men who are most indispensable are never j safe from insult or danger, and they can never , tell how soon a brutal mob may “ lynch” j them—so that a sense of self-respect, as well : as the instinct of self-preservation, unites with j a feeling of loyalty and patriotism, to raise i barriers around Dixie’s land which few me- \ chanics will be disposed to penetrate, except in the service of the United States. j Bayard Taylor, Esq., a native of Chester county, in this State, whose hooks of travel ; and literary lectures and labors have given him a world-wide fame, is writing letters from . Gotha, Germany, to the New York Tribune, of which he is one of the owners and editors, j In his last letter, printed in that paper, he j makes a statement in reference to ex-Presidcnt j Buchanan which we copy, without vouching j for its authenticity, although Mr. Taylor is I one of the most conscientious and liberal i writers of the day: j t( The venerable J. 8., it is well known, never ; suffered seriously from a lack of the article of i vanity, but his supply is really greater than I had I anticipated. In this place is published the Alma- \ 11 ac de Gotha, the most aristocratic calendar in the ' world, containing < the only reliable’ pedigrees and \ portraits of the crowned heads. Well, last summer, . the publisher was surprised by the reception of a portrait of Miss Harriet Lane, forwarded by her i uncle, with a request that it be engraTed for next ; year’s Almanac, as our republican Tulers had a ; right to appear in the company of the reigning . families. It- is a habit of many of our politicians ■ to pay for having their portraits in the illustrated papers, but I had hoped that our late Executive possessed a little too much dignity to knock at the door which was certain to be slammed in hU face — ns it was. Perhaps I ought not to disturb his ashes, but his historical picture is so near com- : plete that this additional touch will not alter it . feature.’’ j Tar AKBK.uTof James A. McMasteks, editor of the N. Y. Freeman's Appeal, late Freeman 's Journal, for sedition, and mischievous abuse of the Govrrmncnt and the Constitution, was telegraphien'iy announced in The Pke.-.s -i yesterday. He is put down as a Douglas man. He never amounted to much as the true friend of the organization of which Douglas was the leader, and we suspect liis opposition to the war and to the doctrines it is intended to maintain grows out of the fact that Archbishop Hughes refused to recognize so impulsive and indiscreet an editor as the organ of the Catho lic Church in the United States. Our local columns contain a very complete account of the celebration of the anniversary of the adoption of the Federal Constitution in our city, yesterday. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, an immense crowd was in attendance in Independence Square diming the continuance of the impressive ceremonies. The resolutions, the address of Mayor Henry, and the oration of lion. GeORQE M. DALLAS, are all pervaded by a fervent and unswerving sentiment of loyalty and patriotism, which ad mirably accords with the feelings and convic tions of the great body of our citizens. The Crime ol Treason The arrests of persons who have aided or abetted the traitors, which the exigencies of the present condition of affairs in our country* are now requiring the Administration to make, after it had displayed for a long period an un exampled degree of forbearance and lenity, arc attracting considerable attention. The general policy of preventing Northern traitors from extending aid to the enemy, alter their desire to do so has been clearly shown, is cordially approved hv every loyal citizen; but we have been so accustomed to an unlimited freedom of action in all matters appertain ing to political or governmental affairs, that some are surprised that, even in an emergency like the present, the aiders und abettors of treason should be prevented from inflicting further and more fatal stabs upon the nation. men rhould n-fhvi tint, practically, treason has become, in our country, th’i “ sum of nil villainies.” If has not here the excuses and pretexts to justify it which exist in monarchical or despotic countries ; for in them it is almost impossible to dethrone rulars or dynasties, or to change any settled policy, without n resort to violent means and an appeal to arms, while the institutions which the traitors are attempting to destroy afford every desirable facility for peacefid and thorough revolutions,- -.at- ..frequent periods, in the men and measures of our Government; and all onr laws are so just and humane that, even if the most exaggerated statement of the alleged grievances of the South were strictly true, it would furnish no sufficient ground for the infamous conspiracy that has been inaugurated. We must remember that treason has brought unnumbered calamities on the whole nation, and that among its con comitants and results are nearly all of the vilest crimes and the greatest miseries that have ever been inflicted upon mankind. The poor wretch who robs a house or kills a single victim is summarily disposed of by the ordinary processes of our criminal courts, and there is little sympathy for him or Ids aiders or abettors when they reap the me rited punishment which the law inflicts upon them. But what have the traitors already done in onr land ? They have inflicted upon it the most serious evils it has ever encountered. They have not only plun dered the national treasury, but inaugurated a state of affairs which necessarily robbed confiding merchants and capitalists of money that can be counted only by hundreds of millions of dollars. They have shocked and temporarily deranged the industrial system of our country to t such an extent that thousands of millions of dollars would not compensate all the sufferers for their losses. They have rendered necessary a righteous war which will probably cost a very large sum for its successful and vigorous prosecution. They have compelled the nation, for its self-preservation, to call into the field an immense arm ( y ; composed of hundreds of thousands of brave and loyal men, and they have enticed and forced an almost equally large number to assist them in their infamous efforts to destroy the best Government that ever existed, knowing, full well, that in this inevitable strife, many a noble spirit would be laid low; many a hearthstone rendered deso late forever; and that an amount of anguish and individual suffering would be caused, which no pen can describe, and no imagination can conceive. For all this the traitors are directly respon sible. They are the gigantic criminals of the age. They have done infinitely more mischief, inflicted greater wrongs and cruelties, and caused more loss and misery, than all the thieves or murderers that are now, or ever have been, in all the jails and penitentiaries of the United States. The man who, knowing these facts, and living in a loyal community, manifests a willingness, or seeks in any way to aid or abet traitors in their nefarious designs, is the confederate in heart, if not in deed, of the most infamous and most dangerous of men; and, if lie possesses any redeeming traits, he should, when a returning sense of reason and of loyalty dawns upon his benight ed mind, be thankful to the Government if, by his temporary incarceration, it prevents him from steeping his soul in the guilt of extend ing any further important aid to such mis creants. It is possible that some of those who have been arrested were not as guilty as their captors supposed them to he, Bpf, as a gene ral rule, little faith can be put in theirrpro testations of innocence, for “ Thus do all traitors; If- their purgation did consist in words, They are as innocent as grace itself.” The terrible drama that now attracts the at tention of the whole civilized world is a proof of the activity of the traitors of the South, and thousands of circumstances have clearly shown that they have gained much valuable aid in many ways from traitors in the North, and that even now they rely more for final success upon a diversion in public sentiment in the North than upon the power of their The famous lines of Moore in Lalla Rookh contain such an appropriate execration of these emissaries of rebellion that, hackneyed as they are, we quote them here: “ Oh for a tongue to curse the slave, >Vh«se treason, like a deadly blight, Comes o’er the councils of the brave, And blasts in their hour of might! May Life’s unblessed cup for him Be drngg’d with treacheries to the brim, — With hopes, that but allure to fly; With joys, that vanish while he sips, Like Dead-Sea fruits, that tempt the eye, But turn to ashes on the lips ! His country’s curse, his children’s shame, Outcast of virtue, peace, and fame : May he at last, with lips of flame, On the parch’d desert thirsting die— While lakes, that shone in mockery nigh, Are fading off. untouched, untasted, Like the once glorious hopes he blasted! And when from earth his spirit flies, Just Prophet, let the damned-one dwell Full in the sight of Paradise, Beholding heaven and feeling hell! Operations at Mr. Wheatley’s Conti nental Theatre wore resumed lost evening, when the beautiful spectacular play of « The Tempest” was reproduced to a fine audience, composed, mainly, of those who were com pelled to retire on Saturday evening, after the catastrophe already fully described in these columns. To-night he devotes the proceeds of the same performance to the benefit of the sufferers in that calamity. Mr. Wheatley is, unquestionably, one of the most successful and energetic theatrical managers in this country, and has had, and maintained, for many long years, a warm stronghold upon our people. Ilis presence of mind in the midst of the ex citement on Saturday night undoubtedly pre vented the large audience gathered on that oc casion from being seized by a panic, which must have resulted in a serious loss of life and limb. This, as well as his treatment of those who .were injured and sacrificed, ought not to be forgotten by Philadelphians. In New York several of the candidates upon the Democratic State ticket have declined, in order that the Union Government Adminis tration State ticket may have a clear, fair field, and we perceive that the Republican Adminis tration papers in that State applaud the ex ample. Why should not this patriotic prece dent be followed by those in our midst who profess to be among the most ardent advocates of the Administration and the war ? Why should there be a mere Administration party ticket in Philadelphia, when the true friends of the Administration and the war elsewhere stand ready to do everything to oppose the Breckinridge organization ? A Great Union Con vk.ntion , for the pur pose of selecting a ticket to be run against the Breckinridge party in Montgomery county, will be held to-morrow, at Knlpvillc, in that county. Among others, the lion. Isaac lla zi.ehuhst, of this city, has consented to speak in support of the ticket. lie will undoubtedly be equal to his high character as a patriotic defender of the Constitution and the laws. The doctrine of State Rights, as advocated by the Democratic party in other days, meant State Rights within the Union, always subordi nate to the General Government; lmt when a Commonwealth undertook to secede from its sisters, it thereby not only lost all its claims to State Bights, or State equality,'W became a rebel against its associates and a traitor against the parent power. A North Carolina Regiment. —The order of the War Department, directing the ac ceptance of a regiment of loyal citizens from the vicinity of Ilattcras Inlet, in North Caro lina, is, we presume, based upon reliable in telligence of the existence of a strong Union sentiment in that region. THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 1861. LETTER I ROM “OCCASIONAL.” Washington*, Sept, 17, 1861. . To-day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. It finds us in the midst of an unparalleled civil war. That section which gave to the Federal Convention some of the ablest advocates of the Constitution, now contributes an army to destroy it. The process by which the South ern people have been wrought up to their pre sent state of excitement, had its origin thirty years ago in the plausible and pernicious theo ries of John C. Calhoun, who, beginning with a small party, died leaving a legacy of infamy to his posterity, and a brood of incalculable evils which it may require more than another - generation to eradicate. His doc trine of State Bights, presented with the newlv-nvowed purpose of putting the ma jority under the heel of the minority, was rendered doubly dangerous by his successful efforts in securing its endorsement by the De mocratic leaders. When Mr. Buchanan left the Federal party in 1828, and joined that of the Democracy, doubtless for the purpose of destroying the latter, ho soon accepted the Calhoun creed. Filled with ambitious aspi rations, lie became one ot the most unscrupu lous and violent of Calhoun's pupils. Other Northern politicians took the same course, un til, at last, it became so fashionable to prate of State Rights, and to declaim against the exer cise of the powers of the General Government, that the Democracy, when James Buchanan entered the Presidential chair, was almost the servile instrument of the Southern load ers. It Was only when the veil was lifted from above their plans, in the attempt of the Administration to force the people of Kansas to accept the Lecompton that the whole programme, in all its hideous deformity, began _to appear. Had James Bu chanan halted Men—had he then put his heel upon the serpent, instead of allowing the trai tors to take possession of every department of the Government, to corrupt the Democratic party, to demoralize our public men, and, finally, to make him the abject tool of the ene mies of the country, none of the troubles that are now afflicting it would have befallen the people. At this day, when millions of loyal men arc -praying for the preservation of the Union, and ready to pour out their blood that the Constitution may be maintained entire and inviolate, ex-President Buchanan, in his soli tary home, may look over the past, and, if he chooses, felicitate himself upon having been the chicfest instrument in carrying out the de signs of John C. Calhoun. Unhappily* for him self and the civilized world, his penitence for his treachery can neither rescue him from the execration of future generations, nor deliver the nation from tlie calamities that are sur rounding it. This doctrine of State Rights, as defended by Davis and liis banditti, is, in all its aspects, odious and dishonest. I can compare it to nothing with so much effect as to the system of “independent sovereignty,” adopted by the old feudal chiefs. These petty* knights regarded themselves as despots of their own domains,' large and small, and asserted the right to dispose of properly and life, in utter defiance of any higher authority. They* held their liegemen as so many vassals, and waged war upon their neighbors with merciless cruelty. Sometimes they would combine for the sake of plunder or conquest, hut they were always ready to assert their own selfish privileges, at whatever hazard. Davis, Slidell, and their confederates, have im proved upon this example. The feudal chiefs wore only hall civilized; and could justify their atrocities by* the fact that they WCrC sur rounded by men as lawless as themselves; but the leaders of this Southern rebellion have boasted of their superior intelligence and ex perience, and have laid high claims to civiliza tion, Christianity, and liberality. In an age remarkable for intellectual, physical, and scien tific triumphs, they have revived the worst spirit of ancient barbarity, and have drawn the sword against everything that is sacred in public law, in personal honor, and in good government. While striving to justify their treason on the ground of State Rights, they are laboring to consolidate a remorseless despo tism, the sway of which will be to obliterate individual action and equality* of States, and to bind in inviolable and irresistible fetters millions of tlieir fellow-creatures. If I were called upon to Clioose between submission' to the rule of these men and obedience to the commands of the greatest tyrant that ever lived, in whatever era of the human race, 1 would gladly* prefer the latter. General McClellan-Is massing his troops in a perfect cordon around our eity. The new regiments, as they arrive, are rapidly, silently, and effectively disposed of. Having had the advantage of excellent drill and discipline in the reserve camps of their respective States, they have reached here, with few exceptions, ready for all the privations of the battle field. As I write, competent authorities have estimated that we have at least two hundred thousand men, in an unbroken line, within hull of our young chieftain. Well supplied with all the munitions and means of war; connected with the loyal States by thoroughly defended communica tions ; paid regularly by a generous Govern ment, and lacking in hone of the real neces saries to render their mission effective, they present a striking and truthful contrast to the desperate and despairing, badly-clothed and worse-fed followers of the dangerous men who stand opposed to them. The soldiers of the Republic can afford to wait. Not so with their adversaries. If the latter move upon us they will he crushed, and, if they do not move, their factions, their wants, and the thickly gathering troubles in their rear, will corrode their whole movement to the core, and compel them to submit to the inexorable logic of events, and to that fate which, sooner or later, must overwhelmingly consume them. Promoted by Merit, On Monday evening Senior Major Samuel P. Spear left Philadelphia, to assume command of Harlan’s Cavalry, at Washington, the colonel and lieutenant colonel of that regiment being laid up by severe illness. The career of Major Spear is at once practical and romantic. Born at Boston, he served for two years in the Boston Independent City Guards, under Captain John C. Park, and there imbibed the resistless military spirit which made him enlist in the United States army, early in 1837, being then not quite twenty years old. His corps was the Second Regiment of United States dragoons, in which, in less than three years, this gallant, well-conducted soldier had risen to the rank of sergeant major. He served for twenty-four years, (until August, 1861,) when he received his discharge from the Secretary of War, to ena ble him to accept a first lieutenancy in Har lan’s Cavalry. He passed such an examina. tion in Washington, before the Military Board, that he was first appointed Adjutant of his regi ment, and on the 12th inst. rCeSiffd his commis sion as senior Major, and is now in camp at Wash ington in command of a regiment of 1,200 men. From what we know of Major Spear’s past, we an ticipate a very brilliant future > He is very well knows and highly estimated here, having served with the Second Dragoons, which acted wjth our City Troop, commanded by Colonel Thomas. He owes his present position solely to his own merits, to the fairplay of the examining commission, who ascertained his fitness for command, and to the discernment and discretion of the Secretary of War in commissioning him. Merit alone has advanced him. Funeral of Adam Tnmbull, Esq Yesterday, from his residence, 323 Pine street, the mortal remains of Adam Turnbull, Esq., (late mer chant, Front and Chestnut,) were removed to South Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Moore officiated as undertaker. The funeral service, within the house, was impressively performed by the Rev- Mr. Britt. IVo noticed that the Rev. D. Allen was also pre sent. Mr. Turnbull was a steward of the St. An drew’s Society. nnd. to testify their personal re spect and fraternity, a large number of that so ciety, headed by their excellent president, Stephen R. Crawford, Esq., attended the funeral obsequies of their esteemed and lamented brother. Is Lawrence TnE Banner County ?—A cor respondent of The Tress, writing from New Castle, Lawrence county. Pennsylvania, under date of September 13, says : “ Out of a voting po pulation in this county of thirty-five hundred, wo have now in Ike service of the United States over eleven hundred volunteers. Please make a note of this, as we think no other county in this Com monwealth can equal it. Nearly one third of our voterß are in the tented field,” Wo are inclined to think Lawrence is the banner county. Large Sale of Fine Alabaster Vases and Ornaments, Bronzes, Ac., Ac.—Messrs. Viti Brothers’ saleof elegant alabaster urns, rases, bronze and parian figures, marble statuary, Parisian clocks, and choice fancy goods, will take place this (Wed nesday) evening, at 10* o’clock, at their ware rooms, No. 639 Arch street. The assortment-asm prises some of the finest articles ever offered at pub lic sale. One of the most rare and beautiful works of art evef brought to this country is now to bo soon at the establishment of Bailey & Co., 819 Chestnut street. It is n Mosaic, representing the Ruins of Pa*sturn, which are situated about fifty-five miles front Naples, on the Gulf of Salerno. Independent pf its great beauty ns a work of art, it derives great value ctvl interest from the SubjoOl, as these ruins ore the oldest and most perfect of tho kind in the world. The town of Phistu was rebuilt and enlarged by a colony of Greeks, who changed the name to Pefeidohia, and built the temples represented in the picture This occurred about tho year 600 B. C. It urns conquered and taken possession of by the Romans about 273 B. C.,who again changed the namo to Picstura. In the Ninth Century it was sacked and destroyed by the {Saracens, The inha bitants of this town were among tho first to em brace Christianity, and when driven from their be loved city by the Moslem invaders, they fled to the neighboring mountains, where, under the direction of thoir Bishop, they built the town of Capaccio Veochio, where the Bishop of tho District resides to this day, under the title of the Bishop of Pirstum. In the middle foreground stands the Temple of Neptune. In size, this temple is only second to the Parthenon, at Athens, being 105 feet long, by 70 wide, while it has the advantage of being in a much better state of preservation. In the left background stands the Basilica, This, too, is a very noble ruin, though not quite so large as the first mentioned. On the right stands the Temple of Ceres, which is still smaller thun either of the others, but still quito perfect. On the extreme left, we sec a portion of the wall by which the city was once surrounded. This Mosaic, as we said before, is the largest and finest ever brought to this country. Composed of almost countless thousands of small pieces of marble, variously colored, it represents clouds, mountains and water, architecture, grass, and herbage, figures, trees, and flowers. It is to be sold for six thousand dollars, being a fourth less than was asked for it a yenr ago, while in the hands of the artist, who had devoted nenrly twenty years’ labor to perfect it, and, outof St. Peter’s, at Rome, there is no equal to this fine and large Mosaic picture. ' - LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. FROM WASHINGTON. MORE NAVAL EXPEDITIONS. ENERGY OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. A LOYAL NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENT TO BEiUISEO. The Cuban Proclamation a Hoax, NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY. gen. McClellan in Virginia. THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE. THE REBELS REFUSE TO LEAVE THE STATE. REPORTED EVACUATION OF COLUMBUS. Great Excitement in Louisville ! FROM GEN. BANKS’ COMMAND. LIVELY SKIRMISH ACROSS THE POTOMAC. A REBEL BATTERY SILENCED. ST. JOSEPH OCCUPIED BY FEDERAL FORGES. REPORTED DEFEAT OF THE REBELS AT LEXINGTON. REBEL SECRETARY OF WAR RESIGNED! SUSPENSION OF THE NEW ORLEANS BANKS. Special Despatches to “ The Press.” Washington, September 17,1861. Naval Expeditions against the Southern The New York newspapers are again beginning to hint at the naval operations of the Government against the Southern coast. For once they are right. Brag as the traitors may, we shall -soeu have a aeries of attacks upon the whole line of that coast, The apprehension of the success of these attacks carries terror into the Southern troops now gathered aronnd the capital. Jeff. Davis may he recalled to defend Mississippi, on the one hand, Slidell on the other, Chesnut on the other, and poor old fat Cobb may find himself Summoned back to Milledgeville, Georgia, in order to answer to Governor Brown for his many sins of omission and commission. Splendid Condition of the Column under The Harper’s Ferry army, under Gen. N. P. Banks, which will probably be the first to receive the blow of the rebels, is in splendid order. Banks is a model chief, takes care of himself, his staff, and his command, and knows the country around him as the seaman knows the sea. Banks was an old Democrat in former days, and quite a Southern man, and is therefore conversant with the politi cians of the Secession stripe with whom he has to deal. Brigadier General William Nelson, of The new brigadier from Kentucky, whose fine brigade struck terror into the Secessionists in that Stnte, is Lieutenant Nelson, an officer ofthe navy, who has been justly promoted to an army command for the courage and persistency with which he has organized his forces against Breckinridge, Ma goffin, A Co. There will {be no Immediate Advance. An officer of Gen. McClellan’s army, who is probably as much in the confidence of the General us any other mas, informed me this morning that there will be no immediate movement of one army here, unless an advance is made by the enemy. The Government is in a position now to send one or more fleets upon the coasts of the enemy, and carry forward a vigorous “ fire in the rear," simultaneous ly at different points. This is Gen. Scott’s life saving proposition, and in it bo bos tbo co-opera tion of the Cabinet and Gen. McClellan. The regular and rapid increase of the vast army here will be continued, but no general engagement will take place unless the ball is opened by the other party. This, I am informed, is the present policy of the Administration, and will be carried out by the military, subject to the movements of the enemy. Occasional. A chaplain writes to the Intelligencer 4hat “ God meroifnlly grants the Federal army an al most miraculous degree of health, Out of more than a thousand men, now more than four months enlisted, in my regiment, not one has died of dis ease ! The hospitals around Washington are the most admirable that I have seen in an American and European experieuce. The neatness, order, be nevolence, and all good aud kindly qualities, are meat praiseworthy. Friends called upon the ex-mayor yesterday af ternoon and evening; but no supper or serenade took place, though an effort had been made in that way. The Cnban Proclamation a Hoax. There is good authority for stating that the re ported proclamation of the Governor General of Cuba is spurious. No such proclamation has been issued. The Navy Department has cause for congratula tion in the promptness and efficiency of the com mandants of the several navy yards, all orders be ing obeyed with remarkable precision and expedi tion. On several occasions recently MajeY General Fremont telegraphed for a number of guns and gun-carriages, and within less than a day thereafter the Department was informed that these war requi sitions were already on their way from Philadel phia, Brooklyn, and Portsmouth. Equally prompt was the transportation of thirty guns lately to one of the forts. There is as much quiet around the Department as in any one of the ordinary Government Bureaus, yet the amount of business transacted is very heavy, and its important results daily become more apparent. Captains Lavellette, Pendergrast, and Mor ris have been appointed as the Court of Inquiry in the case of Captain Dove, late in command of the Pocahontas, attached to the Potomac flotilla. The charges against him art believed to be as follows: Leaving liis vessel contrary to orders, and unbe coming intimacy with suspected Secessionists on the river shores. Ex-Mayor Berret Visits the President. Ex-Mayor Bf,rret having returned from his involuntary sojourn at Fort Lafayette, visited the President to-day. Gen. McClellan in Virginia. General McClellan and staff spent the entire day in Virginia. Haring the morning ho reviewed the brigade at Fort Ellsworth, and in the after noon thy' brigade composing the division under General Porter. In the last case, the brilliancy -of the effect was somewhat obscured by n remark ably heavy rain, which was, however, of short du Fine Arts. FROM MISSOURI." FROM THE SOUTH. Coast. General Banks. Kentucky. Health of the Army. Ex-Mayor Berret. The Navy Department. Naval Court of Inquiry. ration. Secretaries Skwauti nod Cameron, and Assistant Secretary Scott, accompanied by the ladies of their families, together with General Mc- Dowell, wore among the gratified apect-ilora. The McClellan Dragoons, CaptainC. W. Barker, of Illinois, ('he body guard of General McClel lan,) now one hundred and thirty-five strong, are to be increased to one hundred and fifty-eight, with a change of uniform, ■" accordance with tho wUho s of tho General. After the latter review a collation was served at Gcncrul Porter’s quarters, in order to afford an opportunity to introduce the officers under his com mand to General McCIELLAN. A Loyal North Carolina Regiment Or- dered to be Raised. Thc following order was issued from the Mar Department to-day : The commanding officer of tho United States forces at Ilattcras Inlet, North Carolina, is autho rized to ncccpt tho services of such loyal North Carolininns. not to exceed one roiriiiient. as in his neighborhood limy volunteer to take up arms for tho United States, and to designate a regular officer to muster them into service. The recrnUs will be organized in the first instance into a battalion or regiment, according to numbers. The mustering officer will make timely requisitions for arms ana other necessary supplies, and the commanding offi cer will, on the recommendation of the voluntoors, propose such persons as he may deem suitable, to officer the Companies, battalion, or regiment, thnt they may, if approved, be commissioned by the President. By order. L. Thomas, Adjutant General. Picket Warfare. Last night our pickets were fired upon above the Chain Bridge, at Bailey’s Cross Roads, and at a point near Fort Ellsworth. Our men have been cautioned by brigade and regimental officers not to fire upon tho enemy’s pickets, except in self defence. They have consequently, as far as possi ble, avoided the enemy’s pickets for several days pnst. Either this or some other cause has oporated to embolden the pickets and scouting parties of the enemy, who, during the night, are ever on the movement stealthily to get near enough to our men to bring them down with their rifles. The moonlight nights favor their evil propensities. Onr advance pickets go out at night with great uncer tainty of their ever returning to camp alive. I approached one of them at eight o'clock in the eve ning. His person was concealed from view, and, though the moon was up and shining brightly, I did not discover his presence until the words “ Who goes there?” met my ear. In an under tone he in formed me that the rebel pickets were nightly ap proaching their lines, and firing at them from the woods, in which they succeeded in oonccaling themselves till they had retreated beyond the reach of their riflo.muskets. This is the position of affairs, nightly, from the Chain Bridge to Fort Ellsworth, a distance of twelve miles. In open fields there would be less danger, and the enemy would be discovered in his approaches; but, in the thick forests of Virginia, every facility is offered to this brutal system of treachery and murder. FROM THE SOUTH. REBEL SECRETARY OF WAR RESIGNED! SUSPENSION OF THE NEW ORLEANS BANKS, Nashville, September 16. —A special despatch from Richmond to the Union and American, of this city, says Hon. L. P. Walker, Secretary of War, has resigned in consequence of bad health. His successor has not yet been appointed. All the banks of New Orleans suspended specie payments to-day. Treasury notes are all at par. Richmond, Sept. 11. —The fight between Wise and Lincoln’s men at Hawk’s Nest has been con firmed. Gen. Henblngsen directed the Con federate troops. The enemy were badly cut up, while only one of the Confederates was wounded. The Hampton Cavalry made a splendid dash into the enemy’s lines near Alexandria. After some sharp work they returned with three pri soners and considerable war munitions. The Fort Smith (Arkansas) Times of the 7th learns that five regiments of Texans will join Mc- Culloch in a few days; also a Mississippi and one South Caroiipft rsgi“ e i& General Brftgg Secretary of War. , Memphis, Sept. 17. —A special despatch to the Appeal says : General Braxton Bragg has been ap pointed the Confederate Secretary of War, vice L. P. Walker, resigned. THE LATEST FROM KENTUCKY! ALARM AT LOUISVILLE ! THE RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH STOPPED. THE HOME GUARDS ASSEMBLING. MILITARY ACTIVITY. THE REBELS REFUSE TO LEAVE THE STATE, The Kentucky Legislature. Louisville, September 16.—1 n the House to-day a message was received from Governor Magoffin, communicating a telegraphic message from General Zollicoffer, announcing that the safety of Tennessee demanded the occupation of Cumberland and the Long Mountains in Kentucky, and that he hod oc cupied them for that reason, and should retain his position until the Federal forces were withdrawn and the Federal camp broken up. The Governor also communicated a message from Thomas C. Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, (under the old regime) asking what course Kentucky intended to take in view of the occupation of the Mississippi river below the mouth of the Ohio by the Federal forces, in violation of her neutrality. No Southern newspapers were received here to night. Louisville, Sept. 17. —The Louisville Journal of this morning publishes the correspondence be tween the Hon. Joseph Holt and the President in regard to General Fremont's proclamation, j In an swer to Mr. Holt’s inquiries, the President encloses his letter to General Fremont, which has been pub lished. The Journal learns that from every quarter the recent wanton invasion of Kentucky by tbo Confederate troops is disapproved of by thousands, and there are instances where Southern Rights men have announced their purpose to unite in re pellingthe invaders. The Courier of this morning publishes a card calling a meeting of the citizens of Curry, Trimble, and Carroll, to form a| league for the mutual pro tection of the lives and property of the families of all parties. The idea is thought to he to put down all marauding bands of either party, and avoid a guerilla warfare. The skeleton of a new regiment, under Curran Pope, of this city, a graduate of West Point, goos into camp this week at the Fair Grounds, noar the city. Enlisting is exceedingly lively. Many cavalry and artillery companies, as well as infantry, are forming. One cavalry company is composed of Germans who have seen service, and an artillery company of 150 men, under J. W. Scott, will have Peter Hart, of Fort Sumpter, as their First Lieutenant. The regiment of cavalry under Col. Jas. R. Jackson, M. C , has been nearly completed. Harness and saddle makers are kept busy night and day, and advertise for journeymen. It is reported that 6,000 Confederates, under SSollicoffer, came to Cumberland Ford, Kaos county, on Saturday, and captured Captain Col ston’s Company of Homo Guards. Frankfort, Sept. 17.—A bill providing for the security of the State army and protection for the railroads, was introduced in the Senate. In the House, Mr. Wolfe’s report from the Com mittee on Federal Affairs was adopted by a vote of 70 yeas to 30 nays. Louisville, Sept. 17—lOi o’clock P. M.—The train from the South on the Nashville and Louis ville railroad has not arrived yet, although sis hours behind time. Telegraphic communication below Elizabethtown has been interrupted since 6 o’clock this evening. Great military activity prevails in the city. All the Home Guards are assembling, and it is ru mored that a portion of Gen. Rousseau’s brigade has been ordered over from the Indiana side. Arrival of Ilonsseau’s Indiana Brigade. Louisville, Sept. 17—Midnight.—The South ern cars have not yet arrived. A part of Rousseau’s brigade are now landing here. It is understood that they are to proceed southward, over the Louisville and Nashville Rail road, immediately. The Home Guards arc all out in uniform. Their destination is also supposed to be southward. LOYALTY IN CONNECTICUT. GREAT UNION DEMONSTRATION AT HARTFORD! POWERFUL SPEECH OF DICKINSON. Hartford, Sept. 17.—A large concourse of citi zens from all parts of the Stato assembled hero to day, to listen to Hon. D. S. Dickinson and others. Major General James T. Pratt presided. All the political parties of the State were represented, and places of business were closed during the meeting. Mr. Dickinson’s sp«6h WAS AHA Of his b*st efforts, and bnd a. powerful effect. Senator Latham, of California, sent a letter of apology for his absence, full of patriotic spirit. Thomas Francis Meagher sent a despatch as fol lows: «I cannot go to Hartford to-day Igo to the war. Talking is over. Fight is the word!' ’ The loyal sentiment of tho State is fully aroused. From Trenton, N. J. Trexton, Sept. 17.—The United States Circuit Court for tho district of New Jersey is now in ses sion. Several Treason esses and interference with aud opposition to the Federal authority will come before them. Governor Olden has been requested to forward the remaining New Jersey regiments aa fast as pos sible. . From General Banks’ Command. A LIVELY ARTILLERY SKIRMISH ACROSS THE POTOMAC ! A REBEL BATTERY SILENCED! Baltimokt;, Sept, 17. —The toKWßpwwUat uf ihc American, writ mg from Sharpsburg, in Washing ton county, Md., reports that several skirmishoe occurred near that town on Friday and Saturday last. On Friday the rebels appeared in large numbers in Shcpherdstown, Virginia, and commenced firing on the Federalists on the Maryland side. Several cannon were brought out. When the Federalists, under Col. Anderson, brought two of his guns to boar upon them from Doudnn Hill) op posite the town, and opened with bull and grape, he soon silenced the rebel battery and destroyed several houses. A ftag of truce was sent from the rebels, proposing a cessation of firing. Since then all had been quiet. IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI. SI. JOSEPH OCCUPIED BY FEDERAL FORCES. THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON REPORTED DEFEAT OF THE REBELS! St. Louis, Sept, IT, —Gen. Sturgis, with one re giment of infantry, two companies of cavalry, and one of artillery, took possession of St. Joseph on Friday last. It is reported that a battle took place at Lexing ton yesterday, between the Federal forces there and the rebels under Martin Green, in which most of the latter were captured. This needs confirma tion. Another bridge was burned on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, a day or two since, precipita ting the locomotive into the stream and kilting the engineer. St. Louis, September 17.—Books will he opened at the office of the Assistant United States Treasu rer, of this city, on next Tuesday for subscription to the National Loan. The stars and stripes were hung from scoreg of business houses on Second street to-day. Jefferson City, Sept. 17.—A special to the St. Louis Democrat says : A man named Griffith arrived here to-day, and states that on Saturday last General Price, with 17,000 men, had surrounded Lexington, and hod sent a summons to Colonel Mulligan to surrender. Col. Mulligan refused, when Gen. Price is re ported to hare sent word that he would give him until Monday, at 4 o’clock, to surrender, and if he did not do so, then he would march on him with a black flag. It is confidently thought in military quarters here that General Sturges has, by this time, reached Lexington from St. Joseph, and that Price will be cut off or forced to retreat. Quite a panic prevailed at Georgetown upon the receipt of the reports from Lexington, and many frmilies fled, fearing an attack from the rebels. All is quiet here, and no apprehensions are felt of an immediate attack. St. Josefii, Sept. 15.—The St. Louis Democrat is furnished with the following: All is quiet here. General Pope has sent a column of 1,000 men and three pieces of artillery under Colonel Smith, after the rebolg, who left here on the 13th, and there is little doubt but that their large train of plunder will be captured, al though, as usual, they will disperse, and, being mounted well, escape, unless Colonel Smith should surprise them. The Home Guards and others are scouring the country on all sides. Colonels Cramer and Edwards, the first com manding the irregular forces Missouri volunteers, and the latter about six hundred lowa and State troops,(will come here on Sunday, having swept the entire region north of the city. The General will immediately put them in mo tion along both sides of the railroads to clear out the small squads of the rebels remaining in the woods between here and Chillicothe The General says that within five days North Misseuri will be quiet again. FROM JEFFERSON CITY. Reported Capture of Lexington! Jeffeusox City, Sept. 17.—A person arrived herei this morning, reports that on Wednesday light. Gen. Frice was moving towards Sedatia with 11.000 men, and that Parsons was there with 2,500 rebels and 16 pieces of artillery. Other acconnts say General Price left Warrens bnrg for Lexington on Wednesday night. Reports are current that Lexington hag been captured by the rebels, but they are not believed. Partiesfrom Pettis county report a fight at Blackwater, in which the Secessionists defeated the Home Guard and burnt Blackwater bridge. Reported Evacuation of Columbus by the Rebels. St. Louis, September 17. —Reports are current here that the Confederate forces have evacuated Columbus, Ky. From St.|Joseph. St. Joseph, Sept. 17.— The railroad bridge over the Little Platte river is not yet repaired. This does not intercept travel, however, as passengers, mails, and troops, are being transferred at the bridge. Three regiments of United States troops—the Sixteenth Illinois, Third lowa, and Seoond Kansas —reached here to-day, and more will arrive to morrow. Before the arrival of the Federal troops, more than 1,500 rebels rode ont of tho town, bound South, to join Gen. Price. They were an undisci plined crowd, well mounted, but poorly armed. Union men are jubilant and hopeful again. At Stewartsvillo yesterday two companies of Col. Morgan’s Home Guards had a skirmish with a band of Secessionists and routed them, killing ten or more, and capturing several horses. Skirmishing on the Potbmnc. Near Sandy Hook, Sept. 16.—Yesterday, whilst six men of the Massachusetts Thirteenth were riding up the tow-path on horseback, two miles above Harper's Ferry, they were fired upon by the rebels, from the Virginia side of the Potomac, and one man instantly killed. It was soon ascertained that the rebels in con siderable force were concealed behind a large warehouse and other buildings in that vicinity, when Captain Shrihsr, of the Massachusetts Thir teenth, quickly ran up a twelve-pounder rifled cannon, and fired a number of shots into the build ings behind which they lay concealed, causing them to disperse with a supposed loss of some five or six men killed. The young man, Thomas Harper, of Knoxville, who was so severely wounded last Thursday, while on a canal boat opposite Shcpherdstown, by the rebels, is lying in a very critical condition. Maryland Legislature—No Quorum Present. Fbedebick, Md., Sept. 17. —Not more than 25 members of the two Houses have as yet arrived here. They will meet and adjourn till to-morrow. The impression is that the Legislature will be unable to adjourn or do business for want of a quo rum. Frederick, Md., Sept. 17 —Evening.—The House met at 1 o’clock P. M., when only 11 mem bers answered to their names. On'motion, on ad journment took place till noon to-morrow. Secretary Kiigour remained in the Senate chamber until 2 o’clock, and no Senators appear ing, he called the roll, and announced the Senate adjourned till noon to-morrow. Messrs. Kimmel, Nuttle, and Bradley are the only Senators in town, and they decline to enter the chamber until some of their colleagues arrive, who are expected to-night. From Cairo. Cairo, Sept. 17.—That portion of Kentucky ly ing west of the Cumberland river has been de clared under insurrectionary control Secretary Chase has instructed the surveyor here to prevent all commercial intercourse with that section, and to searoh the baggage of all persons going thither. The gunboat Conestoga pursued the rebel steamers Stephens and Gazelle its the Cumber land river yesterday. One contained 100 tons of iron. A deserter from Jeff. Thompson says tho force opposite Columbus, Kentucky, consists of 2,000 ragged soldiers, who are short of provisions, and the opinion wns expressed that Thompson’s com mand would disband, From Baltimore. Baltimore, Sept. 17.—The Union men are re joicing over the latest news from Western Virgi nia. Tho boat from Old Point has arrived, but bfiags no news from Fortress Monroe. The passengers represent that nothing has transpired there of in terest. The National Loan at Boston. Boston, Sept. 17.—Over $200,000 was subscribed to the national loan yesterday. When the Go vernment agents get to work, the subscriptions will be much heavier here and throughout New Eng land, as maby are prevented by the crowd from obtaining access to the sub-treasurer’s office. From Cardenas. By the brig C. 11. Frost, Captain Hopkins, at this port from Cardenas, wo have a paper contain ing the proclamation issued by the authorities of Cuba to the collectors of the ports, and which has been alluded to as a recognition of tho Confederate flag: “First. Vessels with the flag of the Confedera tion of the South will be admitted into the ports of this island for the purpose of legitimate trade, pro vided the documents which they present do not in spire the least suspicion of piracy, fraud, or othor crimes which are punished by all national laws. « Second. Once in our ports, said vossols will be under tho safeguard of the neutrality proclaimed by the Governor in the Royal Deere© of .Tune 17, and cannot bo molested in their loading, discharg ing, Ac. “Third. All the authorities will consider the above vessels as proceeding from a nation having no consuls accredited in this territory.” Tim Real TileatihcalTii hie nv.=- Last night, though tho rain was against it. there wns a full house at Walnut-streot Theatre, being for the bene fit of the sufferers at-the Continental Theatre. To-night Mr. WTheatley and his company unite their efforts for the same cause, and Mrs. John Drew does the same, to-morrow evening, at Aroh street Theatre.. .. Publications Received. From T. B. Pugh, Chestnut street, Great Expec tations, by Charles Dickens; 2 vols., 16m0,, with illustrations by Darley. James G, Gregory, New York. FromT. B. Peterson A Brothers, Harper’s Ma gazine for October, 1801. New York* Harper & Brothers. THE CITY. AMUfIIEMItHTS THIS ETCHING. Vhkati.ey’s CoNTirtrifTAL Tkeatf.k—Wttlnut street, above* Eighth.—“ Thu Tempest j or, The Enchanted Bland.” Walnut-Street Theatr-b—Ninth and Walnut sts.— “Groat Expectations” and ft Popular Comwlfett?*. Arch-Street Theatre—Arch street, above iflxth.— u The lUtfllg*'—“ Loan of fi Lorcr.” Thk Continental Theatre Disaster— I - t'NKita i, of the Victims.— The funeral of H&n uah and Abbie Gale, and Mrs. Mary E. Herujoa, who were burned at the Continental Theatre, tools place yesterday afternoon, fr.m the residence of Mr. flillinm Wheatley, in Ninth street, below Wood. The funeral was announced to take place at two o’clock, but long before that hour an iin incnso crowd of men, women, and children con-re gatctl in front of the house, and completely blocked up the street. A large foreo of police were in at tendance, and kept the passage from the pavement to the <knr free from ell üb.-'trucik.ns. Tlie de ceased were placed in plain mahogany coffins, and were neatly laid out in white shrouds, and were tastefully decorated with flowers. Tho coffins wore in the front parlor, in which were assembled the mother of the two sisters, ilrmnah and Abbie, and a few friends. Shortly after two o’clock the doors were opened for visitors, who, on account of the throng and in order to avoid confusion, retired tho back way. Du ring the pussage of tho visitors through the room tho scene was very affecting. Some shed tears, others kissed the remains and seemed unwilling to leave. It was with tho greatest difficulty that tho mother,. Mrs. Gale, could be persuaded to absent herself from the parlor during this part of the pro ceedings. After all those on the outside had been admitted and had pnssed out, the doors we?o again closed and tho funeral ceremonies commenced. The Rev. Howard Malcom officiated on the occa sion. lie made a brief and touching address, m which he alluded to the circumstances under which they had assembled as being of grenb so lemnity and sorrow. When wc see those in full bloom of life and health summoned away, language fails to give utterance to our feelings. How sad, how painful, how thrilling, to witness such a sight! act God rules in all, whether it be by sickness or the kindling flame. We cannot roll away these dark clouds which prevent us from seeing God’s way. Behind that cloud we hear a father’? voice • “Be skill, and know that lam God.” Tho event which brings you together to-day may be called by men an accident, but according to the Apostle it was appointed. Though we cannot tell why these things take place, yet we know that God rules and it is Ilis will. Tho speaker concluded by a fervent and impres sive prayer in behalf of the remHi&ing Sufferers and the mother and friends of the deceased. Du~ ring his remarks many of those present were affect ed to tears. Mr. Robert R. Bringhurst acted ns undertaker, and conducted everything in order and without the least confusion. Tho following persons were selected as pall-bear* ers : Joseph Barrett, P. Vincent, and Edward Adams, of the Walnut-street Theatre; Matthew Canning, Thouas Black, Joseph Walker, Angelo Wiser, W. Wisdom, John E. McDonough, James Banker, Frank Brower, R. Kendall, and Thomas McKeon, most of whom are connected with the Continental Theatre; also, L, W, Sbewell and Thomas a’Becket, the president and vice president of the Actors’ Order of Friendship. The funeral was also attended by the members of this associa tion. At the end of the ceremonies the lids were fast ened on the coffins, which were then placed in three different hearses, The burial took place at tho Mount Moriah Cemetery, where a lot had been pur chased for this purpose, and donated by the pur chasers, the title being placed in the hands of Mrs. Gale. After Mrs. Gale had taken the last look at her daughters she was taken from the room, and on reach ing the entry fainted away. Zt was a considerable time before she eeuld be restored. Before the funeral started she was placed in a carriage by her friends and driven back to the hospital, where she has been attending her daughters ever since the sad affair. Last evening we called at the hospital and l'ound Ruth Gale still in a very critical condi tion. The other sister, Zela, was doing as well as can be expected. Margaret Conway, whose burns were not serious, is doing very well. The other of the victims were also buried yester day afternoon. The funeral of Anne Mcßride took place from the residence of her parents, in Rose street, near Broad and Shippen streets. The in terment took place at the Cathedral Cemetery. The body of Phoebe Fomor was forwarded to Bris tol, and there interred. The funeral of Mis 3 Han nah M. Develin will take place to-day from the re sidence of her mother, No. 1220 Howard street. Last evening a benefit for the sufferer? find their familie? wa? given Bt tho Wolnut-street Theatre. Sirs. Garretson gave the theatre,J Mad. do Mar guerittes the profits of tho new play, Dr. Cunning ton and his orchestra theirs, the whole of the ladies and gentlemen composing the company, including the door-keepers, scenic artists, machinists, proper ty men, and the business agent. To-night has also been set apart by Mr. Wheat lay as n benefit for tho sufferers. W& fool confident that the proceeds will reach a large sum. ANOTHER DEATH. Last evening, about half past 9 o’clock, Ruth Gale, another of the ballet sisters, died at the hos pital, H« mother was with hor fit tho time ef her death. The coroner will hold an inquest to-day. The other sister, Zela, it is thought, will recover, although the effect of tho burns is such that her re covery cannot be predicted with certainty. The last hours of the unhappy girl were marked by great agony. She was brave to tho last. Citizens’ Nominating Convention—ln structions to Candidates. —The Citizens’ Nomi nating Convention met yesterday morning, at the Supreme Court room, pursuant to adjournment. The following form of a letter, to be addressed by the president of the Convention to its several nomi nees, was unanimously adopted: “I am instructed to notify you that yon have been nominated by the Citizens’ Union Convention of Philadelphia, as a candidate for the office of “I am also instructed to say that the action of this Convention has been influenced by certain opinions of public policy, "which, you, as & citizen and candidate, are supposed to approve, and which I am directed to communicate to you, as follows: “ 1. It is the unanimous opinion of the Convention that the Government of the United States must be earnestly sustained by all citizens in all its mea sures for the suppression of treason and rebellion; that our national existence depends on a vigorous and determined prosecution of tho war against those who are in arms against it; that the war must be carried on without encouraging our enemies, at home or abroad, to hope for peace or any terms shert of the absolute submission of all rebels and traitors to theiConstitution and laws; and that, in order to accomplish these objects successfully and speedily, all loyal oUUobs should new units in obli terating the party lines which have heretofore di vided them, and stand, with one accord, under the flag of our country. “2. The public welfare demands that the servants of the people shall not only be loyal to the Federal Government, hut equal to, and scrupulously exact in, the performance of their duties; that all frauds and peculations of men in public office shall be discountenanced and punished; that those whose compensation is derived from the fees of their offi ces, shall neither charge nor receive, directly or through their subordinates, or otherwise, any other or larger fees than are allowed by law; and that public officers, within the limits of their respective spheres, shall be firm, fearless, and vigilant in pro tecting citizens from nil illegal exactions in these respects. “ 3. That as all public offices are created for, they must bo subordinated to, the public good; and offi cial patronage should not bo used for partisan pur poses, or to promote the private advantage of those who bestow it. “4. That every candidate for office must rely on his individual merits and capacity, for his elec tion by the people; and efforts to gain support from aDy quarter, by bribes, bargains, favors, or pro mises of favors of any description, must be regard ed as evidence of dishonesty and corruption, which Unfits and disqualifies bim from any position of public trust, “Your acceptance of this nomination will be re garded as a public declaration of your assent to the principles above expressed, and as a pledge to the people that, in case of your election, you will faith fully adhero to and carry them into effect. “ You are requested to state by letter to the un dersigned, on or before the instant, whether yon accept the nomination on the conditions men tioned.” On motion, the Convention adjourned, to meet at the same place this (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock. The Whitworth Battery, presented to Go vernment by loyal Americans abroad, wont through to Washington last night. The pieces are ten pounders, of the best construction, six in number. They were mounted in New York, and furnished with caissons, battery-wagons, and forges. The Publication op Arrests, —The su perintendent of tho New York police has sent the following notification to the officers of the force : “ Resolved, That inasmuch as the publication of arrests and the attendant circnmstanoes has caused serious embarrassment to the department, and has frustrated the attempts to arrest persons guilty of offences against the Government, alt information of arrest by members of the force, except such as is entered in the daily returns, be striotly forbidden, and that any violation of this rulo will bo doomed a cause for dismissal.” _ _ The publication of arrests prematurely in this city has retarded or anticipated justice, and tho authori ties contemplate issuing a similar order. Death from Drinking Laudanum.—Yes terday morning, a woman named Mary Johnson, aged 311 years, residing in Market street, botow Thirty-seventh, died from tho effects of taking an overdose of laudanum. It seems she was in the habit of taking laudanum, and it is supposed that, by mistake, she drank too much. Three doctors were summoned to her assistance, but they eouid render her no relief. Tho coroner was notified to investigate tho matter. Arrest or Alleged Pickpockets.—ln pur suance of orders from tho Chief of Police, officers Lamon, Henderson, and Bartholomew, yesterday arrested the following-named persons, aliegod to bo professional pickpockets! Willinm C. Rice, alias Craeker Buinm, Charles Horton, Alfred Reilly, alias Joe Mott, Joe Ahern, alias DutChy Ahern, Henry Wilson, anil William Reilly. The arrests were made on tbo principle of nu ounce of preven tion, etc., the parties being seen familiarly toge ther in the throng of people collected in tho vicini ty of Sixth and Chestnut streets, while tho meeting in the square was in progress. The accused were committed in default of $l,OOO bail. b Geary’s Regiment.— The Twenty-eighth Rcgimont Pennsylvania volunteers, Colonel J. W. Geary commanding, needs a few men to- complete the fifteenth and last company. This is a rare chance for ambitious young men. The company, ip part, is now encamped. Sec advertisement. Recruiting in Bucks County.—A corres pondent, writing from Buckingham, Bucks county, states that the young men of that district aro en rolling. themselves in groat numbers. The regi ment of Col. W. W. H. Davis has now enrolled over 706 members, though they only e&minenned the enlistment two weeks since, and the whole number will very soon be made up. The enthusi asm which prevails in old Bucks conveys pleasure to every lover of the country. Military Tho committee of City Coun cils ore now considering the propriety of renting R portion of the National Guards lfall. in Russ Street, es a place of depository for the muskets, rifles, «0., belonging to the city, Harrison’s Building in South Third street, tho place now in use, having become too small. The National Loan.—The subscriptions at the office of Jay Cooke 4 Co., yesterday, amounted to $52,000. this sum being ooileetod from a hundred subscribers. Five thousand dollars was the largest subscription. Tho sales of the day were influenced by She rain, and the general observance of tho day as a holiday. Mr. Cooke has issued n circular, of which we print n part : u Secretary Chore bus done his part as tho repre sentative of the people, by making the particulars of the loan satisfactory in tho highest degree. The rate of interest being one cent per day on eaoh $5O, is greater than ever before paid- by the Government on permanent loans, and is much more than can be obtained by any other similar investment—whilst the security is the best in the world, and absolutely undoubted ; for who can doubt the ability of our noble Government to subdue rebellion, and to maintain the Constitution and the laws ? “ The undersigned, the agent appointed by Sec retary Chase to receive subscriptions in Philadel phia, has so arranged the plan of his Agency, as to save subscribers from any trouble in writing letters, Ac.—so thnt all they have to do is to pay in the im-iit-y. and hold the duplicate receipt given them, until they receive direct from W ashingtou tho trensury notes, which will be forwarded to the ad dress of each subscriber as soon ns they cun be filled up and signed.” Exiiinrrjox or the Pennsylvania Hokti cui.tuual Society. — The exhibition of the Penn sylvania^.Horticultural Society took place last even ing at Concert Hall. and. as usual, drew quite a concourse of spectators. * Among the most remarkable plants and- ferns, we noticed the following specimens: Ouvcrandtia jfciiistratis, orlacelenf, a rare aquatic plant, grown in Madagascar; a superb Victoria Regia; and a philadcndron pertuosan—all exhibited by Mr. Jus, Dundas. Mr. K. Buiat displayed a most beautiful collection of ferns. A lot of fine foliage plants were exhibited by Mr. Peter Mackenzie. From Mr. D. R. King, the Cyanophyltum Magnifica, as also a table-design of ornamental foliage. From Mr. H. A. Dreer, twenty varieties of dahlias and-roses. We cannot forbear to mention the Alincassin Me tallic!*, a metallic-looking plant, shaped as a shield. It has never before been exhibited, The display of fruit was equally creditable. Mr. Baxter exhibited forty varieties of pear, including the Sickle Triomphi. Kingsessing, etc.; also- a- lot of grapes and peaches. Mr. Harmar placed on ex hibition a fine three-year seedling Bertram pear, and also b two-year Schuylkill seedling, From Mr. H. Duhring were received seventy five varieties of vegetables, all equally remarkable for their size and perfect development. Mr. Ca therwood displayed a tempting assortment of grapes. A basket of the Maxatawney grapes was placed on exhibition by Mr. Peter Raab, These grapes arc rare, of a bright amber eolor, and lus cious to the taste. Mr. Jeremiah Flynn displayed a fine collection of Stanwiok nectarines. Mrf A. W. Harrison an inviting display of fall raspberries. We omitted to mention above that Mr. Macken zie also exhibited a most beautiful invoice of dah lias and verbenas. Mr. Robert Scott also contri buted a splendid lot of verbenas, One of the largest Sickle pears we ever saw was raised by Hon. George Reed Riddle, of Wilming ton, Del., and exhibited by Dr. J. W. Thomson. It measured 83 inches around. After the transaction of the usual business the meeting adjourned. Meeting of Young Men Favorable to THE OnCANIZATION OF A NEW ReKIMKXT. One of a series of meetings of young men favorable to or ganizing a new regiment was held last evening, at the County Coart House. Cnpt. Jas. E. Mont gomery was called to the chair, who stated the object of the movement, Daniel Dougherty, Esq., was then introduced to the audience, and made an eloquent appeal U those present to throw aside the garbs of peace and don the habiliments of war. If there ever was a time which called upon the patriots of any land to rally to the standard of their country; if ever there was a theme that was glorious for the orator, the poet, or the philosopher} if over there was a sub ject to cause, our hearts to throb aloud, the speaker averred it was now, when this glo rious Union, freighted with the welfare of the world, was hanging, like the sword of Da mocles, almost upon a single hair. For sir thousand years the world has been the football to the feet of tyrants, and over the wide-spread earth, man, the image of his Maker, has been made but the tool and slave of kings and tyrants; but the earth was made for the people; for when God, upon the morning of creation, gave forth this beautiful world, chained the dry land and made the ocean to roll in its great depths; when He bade the beauti ful sun to shine in the day end the stars to Illumine the night—then, after all these, stepped forth im mortal man, and God made him master of all. Yet for sis thousand years, until this country Was made free, where was man the mas ter of his native soil ? Elsewhere, if one dared to speak the sentiment? of hi? h?gr(, he wns called a traitor, and his head, by the glittering axe, was severed from his body. Thus it was for six thousand years man suffered, until here, upon this virgin soil—aye! here, almost within the sound of my voice, the men of 76 (revered forever be their memories!) met in yonder hall, and, knowing the great isSue hud Some when man was to sink for ever or rise forever, they dared to stand before the greatest Power that ever lived, and, relying on the justice of their CAuse, their stout, brave hearts and strong arms, they declared themselves free, and, on the battle-field, fought out their freedom. They reared this grand republic—they reared it for all time, and it will last until the stars shall be plucked from heaven. At this point, Mr. D. was interrupted by vociferous cheering, which continued for some time. When allowed to proceed, he referred to the unprecedented prosperity of this country jq i[g commerce, manufactures, and agriculture, and, alluding to the Southern rebellion, declared that those men who, Satan-like, envying the happiness of heaven, vowed that they would destroy the hap piness of this land, would, like Satan, be hurled into the bottomless pit forever. In conclusion, he exhorted American youths in all grades of seeiety to enter the service of their country in the hour of its greatest need. Mr. S. M. Schmucker was the next speaker. Af ter reviewing the folly of the Southern rebellion, he called attention to the fact that in ail history no scheme of rebellion could be pointed out in which a military force of the numbers and means of strength of whioh the South could boast, had been arrayed in rebellion against any government. A feature of the rebel organization was that young men and old, of ell conditions and ranks, entered the army on an equal footing, which the speaker thought to be an idea worthy of imitation, and which could be practised with benefit. He dosed his somewhat- brief remarks by an appeal to the young men of the country to assist the Govern ment. The committee appointed at a former meeting to visit the armories of the Home Guard of tho city of Philadelphia, reported that they had called upon a number of companies comprised in that body who signified their willingness to co-operate with the committee in furthering the formation of the regi ment, and that muster rolls had boen left at the principal armories. On motion of Mr. Filbert, a resolution was adopted appointing r committee of seven on the organiza tion of the regiment. After some cheering inlelligenee relative to the success which awaited the project, the meeting ad journed. A large number of those present came forward and signed the roll. Arrival of Prizf, Schooners,—-Two prize vessels, that have been recently captured by the U. S. steamship Susquehanna, arrived at this port yesterday afternoon, in charge of naval officers. The first prize, the Prince Alfred, is an English schooner. She was captured on the 6th inst., near Cape Lookout, while endeavoring (as it was snp posed) to run the blockade. Her cargo was of considerable value, consisting of 1,500 bushels of salt, together with an invoice of coffee, sugar, rum, Ac. Her captain, who was named Ohaplin, when questioned as to the motive of his singular and suspicious movements, replied extenuatingly, that he had “ lost his reckoning,” and was endeavoring to make land, so as to gain a clue to hi 3 situation. He had hoped, by running for the coast, to ascer tain more readily than in any other way what course he must steer. His explanation was deemed an satisfactory by Commander Cbauncey, of the Sus quehanna, who took possession of his vessel, and placed it in charge of Mr. William L. Churchill, master's mate, of tho United States navy, who re ceived instructions to sail for this port. The crew of the captured vessel consisted of the captain, mate, and five men. They were not placed in irons, and were allowed their liberty in every re spect. Captain Churchill wns accompanied by a detachment of four men. On their arrival, the prize crew were placed in charge of Judge Cad walader. It is as yet undecided what disposition shall be made of the vessel. Tho Antigua is owned by Messrs. Johnson &■ Brothers, Antigua, W. 1., and, as her captain states, was bound for Baltimore at the time of her seizure. The second prize vessel, the Fair Wind, was brought to this port by Mr. J. B. Gordon, acting master U. S. N. She was taken off the Chesapeake Capes, and had but two men on board of her. She had no cargo, hut is said to be worth from $8,006 to $10,660. She is two-thirds owned in North Carolina, and the re maining interest is held by parties in Baltimore. A Refugee in Town. —Mr. John Caulk, an old and esteemed citizen of Chincoteagno Island, Maryland, is now in this city. He was driven from Accomnc county, Eastern Shore of Virginia, and an effort made to lynch him. Fourteen individuals, headed by the captain of a Maryland vessel, were induced, by a high reward offered in Virginia for his body, to attempt his capture. During Divine service lit the Baptist Church, on the island, three of the above parties rushed upon him, having with them a rope by which to secure him. Three parties held hi? arms; tile others attempted to tie him, but getting one hand free he fired two balls from a pis tol at tho said captain, entering the latter’s coat tail, and causing the whole band to scamper; again, on Tuesday night, the 10th, a force of soldiers from the Virginia mainland having come over for the same purpose, he was diligently sought for, being aided by two or three of the islanders, but ho eluded them after much adventure. Mr. C. lias come to Philadelphia to see what can be done to protect him in his liberties. He gives great credit to the islanders, among whom he has been instrumental in cultivating the strong Union sentiment prevailing among them, they at the last Virginia election having polled 134 Union to 2 Disunion votes, one of the latter having sines died. He says a majority of the islanders would have pro tected him ot nil hazards, nud to the last extre mity; but to save them the consequences of tbeir zeal, ho made his escape. He is well aware of the eruel death the Confederates designed for bim, and for no other offence than his principles. New Tork Regiments Going Through.— The Washington Grays passed through the city early yesterday morning. The Herald Btates that they expected to bo joined by two additional compa nies in Philadelphia, whiehwill swell them to the tegulqi nr.oy regimental standard. During their at,™ at East New York the men hare been to I),,- ..ft rigid drill, and their appearance. a» they marched through our streets, exhibited those essential soldierly qualifications. Colonel Moore, who commands the regiment, has been connected with the Eighth Regiment of New York, and is an officer of experience and ability. The Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth _ New York Regiments are expected through nigh tty. The Forty-eighth passed through last night. They ore all on the way to Washington. Accident. —Yesterday afternoon a boy named Jacob Rusk, aged eighteen years, employed at a saddler establishment in Market street, between Front and Seoond, wag seriously cut in tho browt, It appears he had a knife In his hand, when a fel* low .workman oanght him around the waist, whin caused Rusk to throw up his anus and inflict thh wound. He was taken to the hospital,
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