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conception of what a regimental flag should be.
Ve understand that, considering the exquisite
quality of (braille, the rich Imllitm, the gilding, find
painting which they have lavished on the colors,
they have taken the contract at very low rates, and
Mill fill it without delay. As Philadelphia manu
fiieturerc, wo nre proud of them, and wo a?c confi
dent that lhc*ir enterprise and taste will meet it*
reward.”
jjma.
THUKSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1861.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF
STEPHEN A» l>OCfitLAii. — u The Conspiracy'
tobrenk nr tlie Union is a fact now known to
nil. Armies nre l»ein? 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.”
FOR SALK.—The double-cylinder “Taylor” Press
on which this paper hns been printed for the last nine
months. 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 Joss W. Forl’ey,
417 Chestnut sti>eet T Pliihidelpkia.
Before this writing most of the good peo
ple of Pennsylvania, through the medium of
the Philadelphia newspapers, which have been
carried to all parts of the Commonwealth,
have read and reflected upon the grand and
significant proceedings at the celebration of
the anniversary of the adoption of the charter
of our liberties—the Constitution of the United
States—in Independence Square, on Tuesday
last. The words there uttered, and the spirit
there manifested, have shed a cheering lustre
upon thousands of hearthstones, elevated the
hearts of hundreds of thousands of men and
women, made even happy childhood happier,
and intensified and strengthened that patriot
ism which seems to grow stronger as the
clouds gather around the imperilled standard
of our country. If this crisis, so fruitful of in
cident, and so pregnant with events, in which
the dearest life of the. Republic is involved, has
been productive of any one remarkable thing,
it iff the almost inspired eloquence of our
public men, of whatever class or party, or
opinion, The cause in which we are engaged
seems to have clothed them with almost super
human power. Nothing of ancient or modern
times can he found to parallel this amazing
exhibition. The classics of olden literature,
the fragments ot the speeches of the orators
Who figured in the forefr.nt of history, and
whose voices come down to us mellowed
by time, and looking sacred in the tradi
tionary mysteries that surround them, assume
a cold and thin and unsubstantial appear
ance when contrasted with the harmsnious
rhetoric of Everett, the splendid strains of
MnAOimn, the fearless eloquence of Holt, the
thrilling appeals of Dickinson, and the majes
tic exhortations of Dallas. Let us do honor
to this last venerable sage. Never, in all his
life, has he given such an earnest of devotion
to his country as on Tuesday la3t. His invo
cation was like a grand march leading a vast
host to victory or to death. There was not a
: sentence that did not ring with the music of
liberty—not a period that did not go to the
common heart like a glad and glorious welcome.
It has been read to ninny n listening Attd
tearful fireside, and will he rehearsed, we
doubt not, in the court, the camp, and in
the Cabinet. Dow gracefully and how no
bly this, our white-haired native son, as he
stands upon the verge of the psalmist's
years, and looks beyond him—let us hope to
many others of peace and tranquility—he
throws behind him the theories of which he
has been the matchless advocate, and smites
with his massive denunciations the men he
has SO long protected against assault, now with
the ingrate foes of the Republic, and with What
beauty and brevity lie epitomises the, Consti
, tution, characterizes its singular adaptation to
our condition, and sums up the universal duty
of loyal men in this dread hour!
Mr. Dallas is no longer the Democratic
leader. He is the venerated patriot who ex
tends his influence to his Former followers, and
helps to consolidate them around the genius
of the nation. As an appropriate introduc
tion to this unequalled effort, wc cannot omit
a reference to the short, expressive, and fear
rations winch came from the City Councils
so faultless in style, so correct in doctrine, and
so full of the religious fervor that animates the
bosoms of our loyal people. It was iideed q
fitting ccremimv. ivorUw at -...r. j
the place. There was not a discordant
feature from first to last. It was a triumph
and a prayer—a triumph of popular enthu
siasm, and a prayer to God that He might
come forward to rescue us from our foes.
Lancaster County.
A call headed “ Our Country before Party ”
appears in that enterprising and spirited jour
nal, the Lancaster Daily Express, of Tuesday,
numerously signed by a majority of leading
Republicans, for the purpose of originating a
movement to nominate a Union County Ticket,
on the platform of the Union and the Consti
tution, the support of the Government, and
the suppression of the rebellion. The meet
ing is to be held, on Monday next, at Fulton
Hall, in the city of Lancaster, and will un
doubtedly be the most formidable demonstra
tion that has ever taken place in that populous
and influential county. Such men as Jons L.
Axlee, the distinguished physician, Hatha
siel Ellmaker, Benjamin Chami-neys, G.
Taylor Lake. Peter McCoxemy, 'William
B. Foedney, and others equally well known,
are earnestly approving the movement. We
need not add that it has our hearty wishes.
Our only regret is that there should be a sin
gle exception, in any part of the loyal States,
to these opportune and patriotic manifesta
tions. The voice of party should be hushed
in this hour, and the work of nominating party
tickets should be left to the refuse and debris
of such traitors as still continue to cling to
the old Breckinridge Democratic organization.
The Maryland Legislature.
The career of this body has been suddeniy
arrested. The Union men connected with it
have quietly returned to their homes, and the
Secessionists who ventured to Frederick, for
the purpose of carrying out their pre-arranged
plait of passing a Secession ordinance, have
been placed in the safe custody of our military
officers. Under the circumstances, this pro
ceeding is a wise and jnst one, and it will
be hailed with satisfaction over the whole
country. A State Legislature has no more
right to pass a bill designed in any way to de
stroy the political connection between any
State of this Union and the Federal Govern
ment than a township meeting or a justice of
the peace. There can be no legality about
such a proceeding, and its only effect is to in
cite rash and unthinking men to rebellion, or
to cover with a flimsy and transparent sanction
the most wieked and infamous deeds of trea
son that could he committed. Advocates of
secession, whether members of Legislatures or
private citizens, who seek to spread a feeling
of disloyalty, or to aid and abet the enemies of
the nation, are dangerous conspirators, and
should be so treated.
The tf.rimm.e railroad accident on the
Ohio and Mississippi railroad, by which a large
number of loyal troops were killed, and many
seriously p ounded, was doubtless the work of
rebellious miscreants, and affords us another
significant warning of the immense amount of
mischief which emissaries of treason lurking
among us may do. It is also a terrible evi
dence of the diabolical and fiendish spirit of
malignity that animates the votaries of treason.
'Ko crime seems to be too horrible for them to
commit, and no cold-blooded act of cruelty too
inhuman.
Ora citizens remember how general were
the reports in our city on Sunday that an at
tack had been made on that day by Beaure
gard upon the city of Washington, and it was
a matter of surprise on Monday how such a
rumor, being utterly untrue, had gained gene
ral circulation, it now appears from documents
found upon the traitors, recently arrested at
Baltimore, that it was the design of the rebel
army to make an attack at that time, and it is
quite probable that the story originated from
men in complicity with the rebels, who sup
posed their programme had been strictly ad
hered to.
The ' Nominees selected yesterday morning
by the Citizens’ Nominating Convention, for
Assembly and Councils, are gentlemen of the
very highest character. Better tickets have
never been formed by any party, and they
should be supported by all who wish to Tote.
for candidates whom they will have no cause
to be ashamed of, and who will, if elected,
perform their duties with fidelity and ability.
LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.”
Washington, September 18, 1861
Intelligence from the revolted States gives j
the assurance that the conspirators are gradu
ally realizing the character of their enormous
crimes. They sit in gloomy council at Rich
mond, glaring into each other’s faces like men
who have jnst committed a great murder.
Although they have not yet confessed to their
infamy, all tlicir actions are admissions of
their guilt. They feel that, after beginning
the war upon a generous and indulgent coun
try without the shadow of a pretext, they
next proceeded in that war amid inconceiva
ble villainy and recklessness. What they arc
to do to save themselves is the constant ques
tion they put to each other. They cannot
fail to see that if they venture a battle they
iisk a defeat, and if they wait, they die of the
disease that breaks down every movement
which carries in it the seeds of its own destruc
tion. Before them stands an indignant coun
try, with upraised arm to strike, and around
them a betrayed and beggared people, who
alternate between terror at the doom precipi
tated upon them by infamous then, and anger
and horror of their deceivers.
Every one of these traitors is conscious of
liis guilt in every instinct and element of his
character. The very danger that surrounds
him only magnifies the self-reproach that is in
him. lie may, therefore, easily become despe
rate when he contemplates the choice between
rushing into death on the field, or taking
his lifts with his own hand. Tride
may, indeed, come to the rescue of
such a man as Davis, or Slidell, or Hunter,
or even Toombs ; but pride soon breaks down
when it has nothing to rest upon. When one
who has boasted of his integrity in the public
councils loses his self-respect, pride cannot
save him. lie may hear up bravely for a
time, but this will be a false courage, existing
only as an interval between the perpetration
of the crime itself, and the awful sequel
that avenges it. When these men fled
from Washington—some in hot haste, and
forced onward by their own passions,
others reluctantly, and dragged on by their
fellows—they did not measure the extent
of tlio deed they wore about to commit.
More than one expected to be called back
to duty by the Government that had nourished
them ; and all of this class heard every word
of peace and reconciliation with a secret joy,
that was only stifled because the violent men
who had sworn to murder the Republic were,
for a time, in the mastery. But, now that- the
blow has been struck, and that tlicir country is
bleeding, even demons like Wise—madmen
like Mason—drunkards like Wigfall—and fana
tics like Pryor,-are overwhelmed at the atro
city of their guilt. When the conspira
tors assassinated Crnsar, they stood ap
palled by their own work, and seemed at
once to prepare’for the doom that over
took them. When Macbeth slaughtered
the old King whom he had invited to
his enstk, taking at the life of his
. guest and his master, he shook under the ter
rors of overwhelming conscience, and was im
mediately possessed with apprehension of the
fate which at last overtook him. These men
have perpetrated no private parricide —they
have publicly attempted to slay the country.
I sec but one way of escape for them. If, in
their desperation, they shall refuse to yield to
the authority they have defied and trampled
under foot, they have still a refuge in suicide.
It is in vein for them to try to conceal the Fact
that they know tlicir guilt, and that it is con
suming them like a canker.
In the great speech of Daniel Webster, on
the trial of John F. Knapp for the murder of
White, in 1830, he employed language which
may well be applied to the present condition
of the Southern conspirators, and I commend
it to Jefferson Davis as worthy of being laid
close to his heart.
“ The guilty soul cannot keep its own secret.
’ It is false to itself, or, rather, it feels an irre
; sistible impulse of conscience to he true to it
' self. It labors Under its guilty possession,
and knows not what to do with it. The human
I heai t was not made for the residence of such an
inhabitant. It finds itself preyed on by a tor
i' ment which it dares not acknowledge to God
i nor nian. A Ttncure is devouring it, and it can
| ask no sympathy or assistance either from hea-
| ien or earth. The secret which the murderer
> possesses soon comes to possess him; and, like
f the evil spirits of which we read, it overcomes
: klffls £flus Heart, rising to his throat,
, and demanding disclosure. lie thinks the
! whole world sees it in liis.face, reads it in his
: eyes, and almost hears its workings in the very
silence of his thoughts. It has become his
master. It betrays his discretion ; it breaks
down his courage; it conquers his prudence.
When suspicions from without begin to em
barrass him, and tlie net of circumstances to
entangle him, the fatal secret struggles with
still greater violence to burst forth. It must
be confessed, it will be confessed, there is no
refuge from confession but suicide, and sui
cide is confession.” Occasional.
The Benefit at Arch-street Theatre.
| This evening, the third benefit in aid of the
sufferers by the lamentable Theatrical accident
' on Saturday, will be given at Mrs. John
Drew’s Arch-street Theatre. The fair lessee
makes no charge for the theatre, and her ad
mirable company also give their services gra
| tuitouriy.
I Theatrical people, as far as our long ac
: quaintance with them has shown, arc the most
! kind-hearted, generous, svmpathzing people
on the face of the earth. They are pro
; vcrbinlly so—which is more tllilh CflU'bC SfiW
■ of tlie majority of those who write and preach
! against them, without knowing them as a class,
and as individuals.
There is scarcely any ill from which good
t may not be derived. The casualty at the
Continental.Theatre ought to read a lesson to
managers all over the world—and we trust
that it will. Verifying the old adage that
j “ Prevention is better than cure ” —especially
| as the cure is not always certain—wire safe
guards of admirable construction have been
• placed around the gas-lights in the rooms ap
i propriated to the Ballet, in Arch-street Thea
; tre, and also over the wing lights. In the
: green-room, which is a charming and tastily*
furnished boudior, every burner has had a
! glass-shade from the commencement of the
season. Of course, the Insurance Offices will
i look strictly to the theatres in future.
The extraordinary demand for stockings
and blankets caused by tlie large army sup
plies that are required, has created a groat de
ficiency in the stocks in the possession of our
manufacturers and merchants, and there is an
opportunity for the women of Pennsylvania to
practically display tlie patriotism with which
they are so liberally endowed, either by making
up stockings in the manner referred to in til!
late circular of General Hale, Quartermaster
of this State, or by furnishing to him any
blankets they can spare. Some ladies in Har
risburg recently set the example of making a
donation of this kind, and Governor Curtin,
in thanking them for their gift, expresses a
■hope that their generosity will he imitated,
and a wish that contributions may be forward
ed without dclav.
The National Loan.
The National Intelligencer, of yesterday,
contains alist of the agents designated by
the Secretary of tlie Treasury up to the 17th
of September to receive subscriptions to tlie
National Loan. Several hundred persons have
already been selected for'this purpose, includ
ing some appointees in each of the loyal
Slates. From the list for Pennsylvania, which
we publish below, it will be seen that gentle
men of the highest character have been se
lected :
A. Burton Bristol.
Wm, Keyser Chnmbcrsbnrg.
0. 11. Dubois , ...Doylestown.
6. Swope Gettysburg.
W. M. Kerr Harrisburg.
C. linger Lancaster.
J. W. (Dellinger .Lebanon.
Win. Cameron Lewisburg.
George Smuller Middletown.
J. Boyer Norristown.
J. B. Packer. Northumberland.
Joshua Hanna Pittsburgh
Jay Cooke.. ..Philadelphia.
J. Shippen.. Pottsville.
C. M. Reed .Washington.
Jesse Hook.. • Waynes burg.
Isaac Eckert Heading.
G. M. Hollenback Wilkcsbarrc.
Henry Welsh York.
State Medical Board.—The Medical Board to
assemble at Harrisburg, October 2, will consist of
Drs. Wilmer Worthington, of West Chester; Wil
liam Corson, of Norristown; Trail Green, of Easton,
and Surgeon General Henry H. Smith, of Phila
delphia. The examination will bo a written one,'
and completed in one day. The appointments will
subsequently be made by the Governor in the order
of merit, and according to the exigencies of the
service.
Public Amusements.
The performance fit the Continental Thcntre
lost night, in aid of the unfortunate sufferers by
the dreadful tragedy on Saturday, was well at
tended. though the weather wua unfavorable.
This evening Mrs. John Drew, of Areh.streot
Theatre, find her excellent company, unite to give
the proceeds of the evening to the same truly
charitable and Christian purpose. The perform
ances will consist of “The Clandestine Marriage,
followed by “Aunt Charlotte’s Maid,” and play
goers way anticipate a great treat from the best
stock company at present in the United Statos.
At the Walnut-street Theatre, the new play,
founded on Dickens’ “Great Expectations,’’ will
bo repeated this evening, and—until farther orders.
The powerful acting of Mr. Adams and Miss Grey,
and the marked ability with whieh Mrs. Cowell,
condescending to a part clearly below her, con
trives to make Uatel/a a telling character, (which is
more than Dickens did,) will make this piece an
attraction for some time. The last scene, showing
Blackfriar’s Bridge (London)’' by gas-light, is very
effeetive.
Cokcert of Sacked Music. —After a long
lapse, the Academy of Music will be reopened on
next Monday evening, when, under the direction
of those excellent musicians, S. Behrens and
Henry G. Thunder, will be given a concert of sa
cred music. TH* sol* vocalists tv*U bo Miss Hen
rietta Shaw, Miss Lizzie Poole, Miss Elite Poole,
Miss Caroline McCaffrey, Mr. John J. Frazer, and
Mr. A. R. Taylor. Thoro will be a full chorus,
and also a fine orohestrn, with an organ placed on
the stage, exclusively for this ocoasion, by Mr. J.
Buffington. The performances will consist of two
parts—the first including saloctions from Haydn,
Handel, Mendelssohn, and Rossini, (the latter’s
“Stabat Mater" is in the programme); and in
the second wilt bo given Haydn’s Grand War Mass
—thoroughly appropriate to the present time—
which really was composed whon the French, hav
ing crossed the Danube, were pressing at the gates
of besieged Vienna. The sale of tickets, to be ob
tained at the Academy and principal music stores,
at about half the usual prices, will commence to
morrow.
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND ITS SOUTHERN CONSULS.
AT T. QUIET along the lines.
INTERESTING FROM GEN. BANES’ COLUMN.
SKIRMISH AT SENECA CREEK!
IMFORTANT FROM FREDERICK, MD.
The Town Surrounded by Federal Troops!
ARREST OF THE OFFICIALS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
THEY ARE SUBSEQUENTLY RELEASED.
FROM MISSOURI.
THE ENGAGEMENT AT ROONEVILLE.
Gallant Action of Capt. Eppstern.
THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
General Anderson invited to take Charge of the
State Troops !
THE REBELS TO BE EXPELLED !
FROM LOUISVILLE, KY.
ANOTHER KENTUCKY BRIGADE TO BE RAISED I
THE COURIER INTERDICTED.
Special Despatches to “ The Press.”
Washington, September 18,1861.
Joseph A. Wright.
Ex-Governor Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana, is
offered a Major Generalship. Mr. Wright is fa
vorably known here, and is believed to be in pos
session of those elements which are essential to
success in the field.
Business in Washington,
Every kind of business is lively here. In some
branches. such as furniture, bedding, oamp-waro.
clothing, boots, &c., there is great activity. Empty
ware-houses have nil been taken up, new stores
have been opened by Northern merchants, and the
business of the city generally, sprunsr
activity. Col.'Cass.
■ Col. Cass is offered ft brigadiership. He is..in
command of the Ninth Massachusetts (Irish) Regi
ment. He has given military matters his study and
practice for many years, and is considered by mili
tary men to be well qualified for the responsible
position of a brigadier general. His regiment is in
Gen'. McClellan's command.
Gen. Wilson’s Brigade.
Gen. Wilson writes that he has offers of com
panies enough to form a brigade There is great
enthusiasm throughout the State, and no abatement
of the applications to enlist.
Dr. Georce Derby, of Boston, is detailed as
examiningsurgeon of Wilson’s men, and Dr. Silas
E. Stone as assistant.
Colonel Sturges on Fremont.
One of the charges made against General Fre
mont was that he was inaccessible. Col. Sturges
meets the ease. He says: l( I know that General
Fremont is easy of access by all who have business
with him relating to the great duty referred to.
To the thousand and one persons who have no bu
siness of that nature, including editors, professional
politicians, and loafers of all degree, he is no doubt
difficult of access. lam rejoiced to learn that one
colonel has been cashiered for breaking through the
barricade, and I wish the whole crew who are an
noying him were pressed into the service as ‘high
privates.’ The public may be assured that a man
who can ride on horseback five hundred miles in
four consecutive days is net the man to fail in what
he undertakes. ‘ The Lord reigneth, let the earth
rejoice.’ Fremont is alive and awake, let us re
joice!’ ”
Sick'and Wounded Soldiers.
The official hospital report of yesterday gives -■
“ At General Hospital, E street, Washington, 80;
at Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, 167; at Gene
ral Hospital, Georgetown, 206; at Columbia Col
lege Hospital, Washington, 236; at Circle Hospital,
Washington, 78; at Hospital for Eruptive Dis
eases, Washington, 23—in all, 790.
The Captain of the R, B, Forbes,
The friends of Capt. Gregory, late of the R. B.
Forbes, advance the plea of hereditary insanity in
extenuation of his singular conduct, for which he
is under arrest here.
Pennsylvania Postmasters.
The following appointments have been made ;
Daniel L Gable, postmaster at Pike township, Berks
county, in place of Henry Bauman, resigned; John
Morrison, postmaster at North. Liberty, Mercer
county, in place of John L. Pringle, resigned;
Minor Gillingham, postmaster at Fallington, Bucks
county, in place of Cbas. Cutler, resigned ; Josiah
L. Compton, postmaster at Well’s Corners, Erie
county, in place of Henry Hill, resigned. The
name and site of the office at Jericho, Wayne
county, has been changed to “ Lake Como,” and
Lucien Horton appointed postmaster, in place of
George Wainwright, resigned. The office at Heil
man’s Dale, Lebanoff county, has been discontinued.
Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry.
Captain Robert Wil liams, Assistant Adjutant
General U. S. A., has been granted “ leave of ab
sence ” for an indefinite period, by special order,
to enable him to take command of the Massa
chusetts volunteer cavalry. This regiment is pro
nounced, by the best judges, to be very creditable
to the State, and will go into the field under great
efficiency.
Walker, the New York Correspondent.
Mr. Walker continues to improve, but his case
is still critical, and liable to present unfavorable
symptoms at any time. His wife is now with him.
Depreciation in Value,
War nnd army labor severely taxes the endu
rance of horses. Fine, spirited animals are run
•down and rendered useless in a few weeks. A
sale of condemned Government horses took placo
on Georgetown Heights day before yesterday,
The prices ranged from 37t conts to $lO.
W isconsin Receives @205,000.
The General Government has paid the treasurer
of Wisconsin $205,000 for funds advanced for mili
tary purposes.
Rebel Retreat in Western Virginia.
General Reynolds telegraphs that the rebels
have retreated from Cheat Mountain and Elkwater.
It is believed that they have marched to join the
forces beleaguering Washington.
The Military Railroads.
E. T. Mobley, of Pennsylvania, has been ap
pointed general manager of the military railroad
routes in place of Hon. Thom as A. Scott.
The Philadelphia Hope Hose Steam*
Engine.
A committee of the Philadelphia Ifopo Hose
Company arrived here to-day, and tendered, through
Col, Thomas B. Florksce, the use of their steam
engines to the GoTcrnment.
Sudden Death of a New Yorker.
Private Mosely, of Company I, New York
Twelfth, fell dead in camp this afternoon, from
apoplexy.
Candidates for the Naval Academy.
All candidates for admission to the Naval Aca
demy are required to report at Newport, R. 1.,
between the 20th and 30th instant, and not at An
napolis, as heretofore.
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1861.
Shooting of n Soldier on Picket Duty.
Corporal Ai.i nRn nouGHLAND, of Niles, Michi
gan, attached to Company E, Second Michigan Re
giment, was shot this morning, while on picket
duty to tlio left of Bailey’s Cross Ronds. The ball
penetrated one shoulder and pnssod out tho other,
striking a private who stood behind him in tho arm.
Hough land’s injury, (hough severe, is not likely
to prove fatal. ;
The Alexandria Secessionists.
The Secessionists nfc Alexandria still find oppor
tunities of communicating with their Virginia
friends, by passing down the river in boats beyond
our lines. Liquor soiling clandestinely also con
tinues.
Nothing of special interest has transpired on tho
Virginia side to-day.
Another Kentucky Brigade.
The President, this morning, made the following
appointments for a new Kentucky brigade, now
ready to take tho field, as a portion of General
Ahpersoh's command, viz ;
Major General—Major W. Z. Waud, of Ken
tucky.
First Regiment—Lieut. Colonel John 11, Waihi
of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Major Jakes B.
Carlisle.
Second Regiment—Colonel Emvii. TI. lionsox,
Lieut. Colonel Jons Carlisle, Major William
lloison.
Third Regiment—Col. Wade Velagas, Quarter
master Z. C. ElvwAllDS, Commissary J. D. WIL
LIAMS.
The following goods have been received through
the Ladies’ Aid, of Philadelphia, for the use of the
sick and wounded soldiers and sailors by their dis
tributing committee at Washington:
August IT. 3 boles of sheets, shirts, and drawers.
.. 22. 1 bale stockings, shirts, bandages, Ac.
.. 22. 1 box dried beef.
22. 2 boxes jellies, blackberry syrup, Ac.
.. 22. I barrel of crackers.
Sept. 2. 1 box farina.
2. 2 boxes cocoa.
2. 1 barrel of finest sugar, from Mr.
Lovering.
.. 2. 1 box of tea, from Mr. Catherwood.
.. 2. I large box sundry articlos, hospital
stores, Ac.
~ 9. 1 large box sundry articles, hospital
stores, Ae.
.. 14. I box pickles, Ac., from Mrs. Maris.
14. 1 barrel of crackers, from Steele A
Sons.
.. 14. 1 box containing II bottles syrup.
.. 14. 1 box corn starch, clothing, Ac.
.. 16. 1 large box of sundry hospital stores
and clothing, &e.
16. 1 barrel of crackers.
FROM BEADING.
Sept. 2. 1 box of jelly, (17 jnrs.)
2. 1 box clothing, toweling, Ac.
.. 9. 5 gallons pore wine, from G. A.
Nicholls, Esq.
The British Government and its Southern
A party of tho Thirty-fourth New York Regi
ment, Colonel Le Due, crossed the Potomac, at
Seneca creek, on Monday night, jmd encountered a
-fitlTof fifteen. On the next morning they shelled die
rebel camp, and drove the enemy back. A private
letter says Corporal Gracy was killed and. Corporal
Zur.G wounded.
Ben. McCulloch, with. 18,000 well-armed rebels,
is reported to be advancing rapidly from the south
west in the direction of either Kolia or this city.
Many think that this will be the point of attack.
Another object of bis march is said to be to get be
tween our troops at Rotla and other points, and
prevent a junction, while Price is operating against
Lexington and the capital, and if these plana are
successful, then to form a junction with Gen. Price.
Resolutions were adopted giving as the motto of
the party—“the Federal Government—it must
and shall be maintained” —sustaining heartily the
Administration in a vigorous prosecution of the
war; assorting as their principle Separation
Never—Union Forever”—demanding of the Go.
vernment equal protection to loyal men and their
property in all the States; charging the Republi
can.. with taking a jwsition which leaves only the
absorption of the Democracy or independent nomi
nations as imperative.
AH Quiet on the Virginia Side.
What Philadelphia Ladies are Doing,
Consuls,
It is ascertained at the Department of State that
hereafter communications between the British Go
vernment and its consuls in the ports of insurrec
tionary States, will, with the consent of our Go
vernment, he carried on by means of British vessels
of-war. This course will obviate the embarrass
ments which hare hitherto attended those commu
nications through other channels.
The Louisville Courier Interdicted.
The following notice was issued from tho Post
Office Department to-day:
“It is ordered that the Louisville Courier,
having been found to be an advocate of treasonable
hostility to the Government and authority of tlio
United States, he excluded from the mails and post
offices of the United States until further orders.
“By order of the Postmaster General.
“ John A. Kasson,
“ First Assistant Postmaster General. ’ ’
Quartermaster General Meigs.
Quartermaster General Meigs has returned to
Washington from Missouri.
Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting.
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held this
afternoon. All the members were present.
Philadelphia Fire Zouaves.
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, Col. Baxter,
were reviewed by the President to-day.
Postmaster General Blair.
Postmaster General Blaih has returned from
Missouri.
The First California Regiment.
George Wilkes, Esq., yesterday presented, on
behalf of the State of California, a boautiful flag to
the First California Regiment in a neat speech.
Colonel Matteson replied, gracefully accepting
the present-. The California Senators, Messrs.
Latham and McDeufiAL, and ethers, delivered ad
dresses on the occasion, which were received with
applause.
Skirmish at Seneca Creek,
A despatch to the War Department, dated Dar
nestown. says:
FROM MISSOURI.
The Engagement at Booneville.
GALT,AWT action of capt. eppstern.
Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 17.—The corre
spondent' of the St. Louis Democrat gives the fol
lowing account of the engagement with the rebels
at Booneville on the 13th, taken from Captain Epp.
stein’s official report. The captain says :
“ After the fight had lasted about an hoar, the
Secessionists whom I had taken as hostages became
restless, and begged me to allow one of their num
ber to go with a flag of truce and ask an armistice.
This hostage came bock soon afterwards, white I
let the men cease firing, with the request to know
my conditions. I then demanded that they shonld
withdraw the Secession forces two miles from the
city, not molest any of our families and other
Union people, and leave the arms of the killed and
wounded on the ground where they fell, while I
promised to let the prisoners free whom I had
taken, with the exception of Preacher Painter,
who, I informed them, I would shoot, in case they
should not honorably keep their promise for seven
days. They left the town according to this pro
mise.”
Thus the gallant fellow, with 150 men, actually
dictated Ills awn tame to fully four tliiic. tie
number.
The enemy fought well for a little while, but out
of the whole 600 only six could be found to storm
the works. Their loaders bravely led the way, but
they absolutely refused to follow. Of these six
men, four were killed; their two loaders, Colonel
Brown and his son, Captain Brown, falling so near
the entrenchments that they were drawn in and
died inside. Besides these the enemy lost Bor 10
killed or wounded.
A courier, just from Booneville, reports that the
rebel force was retreating towards Price’s com
mand. Besides Cel. Brewn and his son, they lost
two of their captains. Col. Brown was armed with
three 8-ineh revolvers, a rifle, a sword, and a bowie
knife. The weapons are now in possession of Lieut.
Peace. ,
The correspondent of. the Republican says relia
ble information has been received that Lexington
still held out on Monday. Our force had been
slightly reinforced; 2,000 men from here had ar
rived at Arrow Rock, but Green .and Harris had
left with from 3,000 to 6,000 men, taking a south
western direction.
Chicago, Sept. 17.—Mr. Howard, agent of tio
Pittsburg and Chicago Railroad, at St. Joseph, Mo.,
arrived in this city last night, leaving that place on
Monday morning
He reports the only obstruction on the Hannibal
and St. Joseph Railroad to be the bridge across die
l’latto river, which will be repaired to-day. Two
Ohio regiments passed over the road on last Mon
day, and fully 10,000 Union troops are now along
the line.
No further trouble is anticipated, as there are
now no avowed Secessionists along the road.
Mr. Howard is confident that the rebellion is
crushed in the section of the State north of the
Missouri river. lie states that the rebels carried
away, from St. Joseph, a half million worth of pro
perty, most of which was stolen from Secessionists.
Prom the express messenger he learned that
Lexington was attached on Friday, and the Federal
forces were all in their entrenohments awaiting re
inforcements.
The Latest from Lexington, Mo.
Jefferson Citv, Sept. 18.—The correspondent
of the St, Louis Democrat says: We have no defi
nite information from Lexington, but it is a settled
fact that that place is invested by Qen. Price, with
16,000 rebql troops.
Good military authorities here are confident,
however, that the United States troops there have
been reinforced, and that unless the place was ta
ken yesterday it is safe.
General Price is reported to have a large park of
artillery, a part of which are the guns taken from
General Siegel’s battery at the battle of Spring.
field.
A part of Price’s forces is reported to be forty
miles from this city. His scouts have boon seen
fifteen miles from here.
Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
nominations mare.
Worcester, Mass., Sept. 18.—The Democratic
State Convention assembled here this morning,
Moses Bates presiding.
After the transaction of preliminary business the
Convention adjourned tilt afternoon without making
any nominations, by a vote of 230 against 134.
The Convention this afternoon nominated Isaac
Dayis of Worcester for Governor, and Edwin C.
Bailey, editor of the Boston Herald, Lieutenant
Governor.
ANOTHER RAILROAD MASSACRE!
OVER ONE HUNDRED TROOPS KILL
ED AND WOUNDED !
Cincinnati, September 18.—Last night, about
half past eight o'clock, a tritin on the Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad, containing a portion of Colonel
Torchin's Nineteenth Illinois Regiment, while pas
sing over a bridgo, near Huron,.lndiana, one hun
dred nnd forty-three miles west of Cincinnati, fell
through, killing and wounding over one hundred*
soldiers. The news reached here Into last night,
when a special train was despatched to the assist
ance of the survivors.
The following despatch has been received from
tho operator at Hudson, dated ton minutes after
one o’clock this morning : “ Tho bridge No. 48 was
brokon in two. It let four cars down into the bed
of the creek, and one fell on the top of them. The
engine and one car passed over safely. There are
about one hundred wounded and ten or fifteen
killed! The colonel of tho regiment gays there nre
about that number killed, although nearly all of
one company are missing." It is thought the
bridge was weakenod by some malicious persons.
Cincinnati, Sept. 18. —The disaster on tho Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad proves worse than at first
reported. Four passenger cars were precipitated
into the creek, and one box nnd one baggage-car
fell on top of them. These cars contained compa
nies E, F,.G, and I, and the latter two companies
are the principal sufferers. Captain Howard, of
Company I, is among the killed, Up to 11 o’clock
this morning about thirty killed have been taken
out, and more arc supposed to bo beneath the
wreck. A train is on the way here with ninety
two wounded. The impression at the scene is that
there have been from forty to fifty killed. There
seeing to be but little doubt that the bridge had
been tampered with by malicious or traitorous per
sons. The bridge was sixty feet span and ten feet
high, and was only recently inspected.
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED
Cincinnati, Sept. 18 —Evening.—The wounded
arrived hero this evening, at 5 o'clock, and wore all
taken to the Marine Hospital, where ample arrange
ments have been made for their comfort.
The following is a list of the names of
the killed.
Company E—Martin Kelly, F. C. Valentine,
Lewis Barbett,
Company G—C. H. Collyng, David Noble, G. M.
Bradstone.
Company I—Capt. B. B. Howard, Corporal Jerry
Ingram, Corporal A. Fainter, W. A. Ross, Carrol J.
Coleman, 11. Connors, John Brown, Joseph Smith,
Private McConnolly, Capt. Bruce, H. C. Burroughs,
TV, Harwick, Antoine Fnfner, Peter Nowler, Adam
Binge, John Douglass, M. Hunt, and four others
whose names have not been ascertained.
TnE WOUNDED,
Company A—First Lieut. Clifton T. Wharton
(seriously); Private H. A. Massey.
Company B—John Blackman (leg amputated),
Joseph W. Pack.
Company F—W. E. Brown, Baniel Maury, Pros
pect Waring, Richard Porter, James Myer, J. 11.
Harkinson, C. W. Martin, John Russell, Felix Cox,
J. H. Border, lVm. Welsh, Wm. W. Lcanc, B. F.
Wright, Daniel Smith, Corporal H. E. Beebe, Cor
pora A. Goldsmith, A. G. Plummer, J. W. Lynd
say, Jas. Anna, Andrew McCormick, H. Atwood.
Company G.—George Morris, (seriously.) Wil
liam Tracy, John Lyons, Alfred Taylor, Caleb
Showers, Behj. BomiClt, Jobii A. Abell, H. F,
Miller, Michael Jainea Christian, John Hays, Robt.
G. Osborne, (seriously), 11. Stall, Martin Waltmer,
Dennis Gallagher, Daniel Tonris, R Mumford, J.
Mumford, W. Billings, W. B. Whitely, J. B. Me
Mullin, H. A. Reed, J. W. Houghtalon, Chas. E.
Beitow, James Maxwell, Stephen Stallieh, .!ernes
M. Tennyson, J. A. lynasay, Louis Springe, Clark
Dodge, Abraham Persing, Chas. Ilourslng.
Company I—-Daniel Snyder, A. Gilmore, Alfred
Crippen, Charles H. Roeh, John H. Romas, Conrad
Schlever, James Lynn (seriously), James Allison,
William Wippo, August Winthrop, J. M. Carroll,
W. P. Tyler, John Morrissey, W. H. Vickers, Frank
Hnrdee, 11. Hobbs, Nicholas Alorm, M. Y. Foley,
Howard Beardsley, W. 0, Smith, E. J. Irwin, Mr.
Jones, W. Fittnm, Daniel Farlow, John Cramor,
Corporal Vincent, Simon Victor Aniken, H. Dennis,
H. It. Palmer (seriously), James W. Dawson, John
Fritk, S. Dowling. W. Noble, John W. Boston,
Michnol Maloney, Harrison Cowden.
Company Iv—James C. Fullerton and twelve
others so slightly wounded that we omit their
names, and six seriously wounded, beyond hopes of
recovery.
THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
GENERAL ANDERSON INVITED TO TASE
CHARGE OF THE STATE TROOPS.
THE REBELS TO BE EXPELLED,
Frankfort, Sepfc. 18.—The Committee on Fede
ral Relations reported the following:
Whereas , The Confederate troops hare invaded
Kentucky, and insolently dictate the tennis upon
which they will retire; therefore,
Resolved , That General Robert Anderson be in
vited to take instant charge of this department,
and call out a force sufficient to expel the invaders.
The above were passed by the House; and con
curred In by th©Senate.
The Senate also passed «* wnviwaiwg
•with but three negative votes, which p™po-..,«-o
confine theiwar to the two armies, and discounte
nances partisan quarrels, as leading to cml war.
TntmvL —.a rte'denck, )Id.
FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 13. —Immediately after
the farce, was gone through with yesterday after
noon, of calling the roll and adjourning the two
branches of the Legislature, an unusual stir took
place in this community. Companies of a Wiscon
sin regiment were observed passing through the
city in different directions, and very soon it was
found that the city was walled in with troops, so
far as an outlet was concerned. No one was allowed
to pass without a permit from the Provost Marshal,
whose office was soon crowded with an excited
throng of people who had been stopped and turned
back. In the meantime Lieut. Carmichael, of the
Baltimore police, was moving quietly' about with
his officers, accompanied by a squad of military,
making arrests—commencing with the officers of
the Legislature, and especially the clerks, who con
tended that they would keep the legislative ma
chine going until a quorum should arrive.
The first occupant of the guard-house was the
Clerk of the House, Milton G. Kidd. His assist
ant, Thomas H. Moore, could not be found till
late in the evening, but he was finally arrested.
The Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Kilgour, and his as
sistant, Mr. Carmach, were also found after much
difficulty, and taken to the same destination. Mr.
Gordon and Mr. McCubbin, of Allegany, were next
taken, and soon Messrs. Salmon and Durant were
also in durance vile.
An effort was then made to find Messrs. Kessler
and Mills. At a late hour Mr. ICessler was arrest
ed, but at the last accounts Mr. Mills had not been
taken. The aim of the officers was to arrest all
the members who voted for Mr. Wallis'famous
report, 30,000 copies of which were yesterday
seized, and appropriated for camp uses, as being a
treasonable document. During the afternoon the
union members of fte Senate and House met in
caucus, and resolved that the aotion of the Sena
tors present in not assembling, having virtually
brought the Legislature to an end, they would re
tnrnlo their homes and not again attempt to reas
semble. Mr. Long was in the meantime delegated
to prepare a brief statement, to be signed and pub
lished by the members present. The arrest of the
clerks will prevent them from calling the roll, and
so the Legislature is at an end.
Several of the most noisy and active Secession
ists in town have also been arrested. The prison
ers remained in the guard-house all night, and will
be sent to Port McHenry this morning.
Tho Union members of both the House and
Senate refused to meet this morning, and the Legis
lature Is virtually dead, all tha officers being under
arrest to prevent tho calling of the roll. The
Union members will leave this afternoon for home,
and the Secession members for Port McHenry.
The city is qniet. The talk of an invasion by
Johnson is laughed at-. Union flags are flying with
the motto, “ The Union must be preserved.”-
Frederick, Sept. IB—-Evening,—After twenty
four hours’ confinement, the officers of the Legisla
ture were allowed their liberty on taking the
oath of allegiance. All assented to this condition
except John N. Brewer, the reading clerk, Who re
fused, and was sent off with nine members to
Annapolis.
At four o’clock this afternoon there was not a
member of tho Legislature in tho city, all having
left for home. Those taken to Annapolis are Wm.
C. Salmon, Josialt 11. Gordon, Bichard C. Mac-
Cubbin, Thomas J. Claggett, Bernard Kills, Clark
J. Duvnrt, Andrew Kessler, Lawrence Jones, and
Wm. It. Miller.
The great body of the Secession members did not
make their appearance.
From General Banks’ Column.
ROCKVILLE, Sept. 15.—1 t is currently stated that
an imjHjrtant conference was held here yesterday,
at which were present several high military gentle
men. The arrest of Messrs. Bouie, Brewer, and
Young has stricken terror into the Secession ranks
of our community, and it is said that some of the
leading “ Peace men” are expecting to be arrested
likewise.
Darnstown. Sept. 16. —Theremaining mutineers
of the New York Nineteenth, 23 in number, are to
be sent to Baltimore to-day, and forwarded thence
to Tortugas. The original number was 202, but the
remainder returned to their duty and allegiance.
Yesterday was among the hottest days of the
season. For several hours the thermometer stood
93 deg. in a cool and shad; location.
One of tbo prisoners. Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Balti
more. was Invited to conduct the religious ceremo
nies in the encampment of the Fifth Connecticut,
but he declined to do so.
Beports are current here that Johnson is moving
up on the Virginia side of the Potomac with a
strong army, intending to cross the Potemae. Some
state his force as high as So,ooo to 40,000, If he
essays the attempt, his advance will be met in a
becoming manner.
The number of important political prisoners now
held by Provost Marshal Stone, of the Fifth Con
necticut, is twelve. Tho cases of several others
have been disposed of. The number of prisoners
confined by edicts of courts-martial is comparatively
small, considering the magnitude of the army.
It was understood to-day that General McClellan
would arrive here to-morrow, on his way to review
the army of the Upper Potomac, but reliable in
formation leads to the apprehension that a future
occasion will be selected for that purpose.
On Saturday last a scouting party crossed the
Potomac at the mouth of the Seneca creek, and
penetrated the country in tbo direction of Lees
burg. Beaching an derated point, where a few
days before a rebel encampment had been shelled
by the Second Rhode Island battery, they dis
tinctly Baw three regiments of infantry drilling on
the Leesburg fair grounds. These regiments, they
were informed by a negro, were Mississippians.
wliilo a fourth regiment from that State had mu
tinied and disbanded.
Information was also derived that there were
other large bodies of rebels in that section, and
that unless supplies of salt, coffee, Ac., were shortly
received, great distress would ensue to both army
and families.
The scouts saw not a living being, except the
negro, in the country they travelled. The wheat
had been harvested, but the cornfields were drying
up and overgrown with weeds.
From the best information obtainable, your cor
respondent has but little doubt that Johnson’s army
now apparently moving in detail from opposite
Washington towards this section, fully reaches, if
it does not even esceed, the highest estimate given
by the public writers. Neither i* il improbable
that Johnson will endeavor to crons tlie Potomac iQ
the neighborhood of the mouth of the Mouocucy,
with the view of h!tempting to roach Frederick,
and protect the Legislature while they puss the
ordinance of secession; trusting to the well-known
extonmc fli*ccwion sentiment in Baltimore and
the lower counties of Maryland, to raise the
standard of rehellion, and divide and weaken the
Union army. Either this movement, or an abrupt
abandonment of the whole line of the Potomac, ap
pears inevitable, from causes well known to our
military authorities.
From Loiiisuillo.
. Lofisy LiiE .Sept> IS Noon.— No communifla
tion o\ or any ptu i of the Southern line has been
hud since G o’clock last evening, consequently no
information concerning the progress of itousseuu’s
command and the Home Guard, which left by rail
last night and this morning, has been obtained.
The city is quiet, but full of unreliable rumors.
THE LATEST.
LonsviTXK, Sept. 18—Evening.—At 9 o’clock
this morning, when the Government troop- reached
Rolling Forks, five miles north of Muldraught’s
llill, they found the bridge over the Forks burned,
and the enemy encamped on Muldraught T s Hill.
Their numbers were not ascertained.
Gen. Sherman, discovering a ford about a breast
deep, sent a reconnoitring party, which had not
returned at 4 o’clock this afternoon, at which time
Lieut. Col. Johnston was despatched from Louis
ville with 700 additional force, consisting of the
remnant of Rousseau’s command and about 400
of the Home GT&rdfl*
Great enthusiasm was manifested by the by
standers on the departure of the troops southward
from Louisville.
The city is full of rumors. There is a doubtful
report that Gen. Buckner is commanding the Con
federate forces nt Muidraught Hill. Anothor ru
mor says that the Secessionists had burned the
bridge at Rolling Fork.
The Union men burned the bridge at Nolin, fif
teen miles south of Elizabethtown, whereby they
stopped two of the three trains which the Seces
sionists supposed they had obtained by the burning
of the Rolling Fork bridge. This is probably true.
No trains from the South have arrived to-day,
and there has been no telegraphic communication
south of here.
Jeffersonville, Sept. 18.—2,300 Indiana troops
arrived here this evening, and 4,700 additional
troops arc expected before to-morrow morning.
NEWS BY PONY EXPRESS.
LATE AND INTERESTING FROM CA-
LIFORNIA AND OREGON.
OYER ONE IHJNDBED EMIGRANTS MASSACRED.
LATE FROM ASIATIC RUSSIA.
Outer Station Pauific Telegraph. lSOmHos
west of Fort Kearney, Sept. 13—via Omaha, Sept.
14.—The pony express passed here at midnight.
San Francisco, Sept. 4.—There have been no
arrivals at this port. Sailed, Sept. 2d, ship Isa
bella, for Liverpool; Sept. 3d, bark Eli Smidt,
for Capetown.
COMMERCIAL.
Owing to the all-absorbing attention given to
election matters, business was generally being ig
nored since the last express. To-day all the prin
cipal business houses of San Francisco are closed,
and the people are congregated at the principal
polling places. Full three-fouTths of the vote in
this city will be for Stanford and the Republican
ticket. Confeas, the Union .democratic candi
date for Governor, will get 5,500 votes, and Mc-
Connell, the Breckinridge candidate, estimated
about 1,000.
In some of the interior counties, McConnell is
represented ns gaining, while the agricultural and
commercial districts are all polling a heavy Re
publican vote. There is every probability that the
Republicans have carried the State by & handsome
plurality, while the remainder of the votes are esti
mated as nearly equally divided between the
Union, Democratic, and Secesh parties. The voto
of the State will be heavy. More anxiety has been
felt concerning the result of the election than at
any election before held on this side of the conti
nent. It was generally believed that the election
of McConnell would have a most disastrous effect
on business nnd endanger the peace of the country.
The election of Stanford, with still another Union
ticket in the field, will be considered as a final
establishment of the overwhelming loyalty of Ca
lifornia. Nearly complete election returns will
probably be received in time to overtake the ex
press at some outer telegraph station.
There is little general news for this express.
Judge Cradlcbaugh, the Union Democrat, is
elected Delegate to Congress from Nevada Terri
tory.
Some six hundred dollars hare been subscribed
in San Francisco, to be sent to Parson Rrownlow, of
Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Los Angeles Star, of the 24th, states that at
the last accounts General A. G. Johnson was in the
neighborhood of El Paso, on the way to Texas, to
attend to private business.
A fine crop of tobacco has been raised in Los An
geles. It wilt be manufactured into cigars.
A train of emigrants from Texas passed through
Los Angeles last week, on their way North.
Correspondence from San Diego, dated 14th inst.,
says: « Some ten emigrant wagons, from. Western
Texas, have arrived here, and the emigrants re
port several hundred on their way. They report
things in a very deplorable condition when they
left, owing, as they say, to the political disturb
ances of the country. ’ ’
The Indians are very bad on the route.
The steamer Sierra Nevada brings news from
o.vvvu to me 2Um uit:, ana mew uaiu.
0.1 Lt....
Lieut. J. S. Parks has been recently promoted to
a captaincy in the Thirteenth Infantry.
J. S. Harris and J.- J. Majors, of the United
States boundary commission, who have been re
cently engaged in running the boundary between
Washington Territory and British Columbia; having
completed their work, arrived on the Sierra Ne
vada, on their way to Washington to report.
The Rook Creek and American Creek mines are
wholly to the north of the boundary line, and set
tlers are already Occupying this district on both
sides of the boundary.
The English commissioners nre still engaged in
the field, and will complete their portion of the
work this season.
The steamer Colonel Moody arrived at New
Westminster previous to the Otter's leaving, bring
ing most favorable accounts from Carribia county.
There are men there who have been only three or
four months mining who have as much as @lO,OOO
in dust. Some claims have paid as high as from
$2OO to $5OO per day, and many that at present
yield from $5OO to $l,OOO. The news from the
country is far more exciting than any that has yot
been received here, and new discoveries are being
made every day.
C. A. Bonze], formerly of New Westminster, has
n claim at present that is paying from $OOO to 8700
per day.
The accounts from Semilkamen are most en
couraging. Air. Marshall, late of the El Dorado
Saloon, is working a claim there, which is paying
from $lOO to $2OO per day. Several others are re
ported as doing fully as well.
The imports into Vancouver's land, for the last
six months, np to June 30th, amounted to the value
of $1,052,776.
A telegraphic despatch from Yreka, tho Califor
nia terminus of the Northern overland route,
dated the 26th ultimo, says it is reported here to
day that a party of emigrants, consisting of four
teen persons, were killed by Indians at Goose lake,
and one thousand dollars in specie taken from the
train. Only one man escaped to tell the story!
The particulars cannot be ascertained.
“ The report of yesterday, of the massacre by the
Indians, at Goose, Lake, is confirmed by the arrival
of one of the party, he being the only survivor. He
reports that there were four families, numbering
over one hundred persons in tho train, and the
whole company, women, men, and children, were
inhumanly butchered. Our informant was here
yesterday, but he has left town for the residence of
a relative, near here, in consequence of which no
further particulars can be obtained.”
Among those who have lately taken this route, is
the Kelsey family, by whom the auriferous quali
ties of American rivors, in California, were first
discovered. This family had much to suffer during
the trip. The Indians, associated with a number
of desperate whites, attacked them during their
transit, and robbed them of a quantity of provisons
and a “number of animals. Far worse than all, a
young girl of 13 years was surprised by them, made
a prisoner, and was left for dead on the road, with
the loss of her scalp. Strafigc to relate, she did
not die, nnd the little sufferer finally made out to
regain the caravan.
A profound calm reigns in the affairs of Lower
California.. Gov. Merino has renderod himself
popular by a liberal proclamation, which agrees
with the political life of President Juarez. All
that has been said to the contrary, with regard to
his disposition, is pronounced without foundation.
Accounts from Nevada Territory state that the
overland emigration is passing through on tho way
to California at the rate of fifty to seventy wagons
per day. The majority appear to come from Slis
souri, and many from Kentucky. They report
that thousands are behind them, and mention par
ticularly one very large train, with the best outfit
that has left. This is called the Bloomer Train, and
there ere about forty ladies in it, all wearing
Bloomer costumes and boots, and are armed with
bowie-knives and revolvers.
A despatch from Fort Vancouver, Oregon, Au
gust 21, sent overland to Yreka. and thence tele
graphed to Sun Francisco on the 26th, says that de
tachments of troops, under the command of Captain
Black, left the fort yesterday morning for tho Cas
cades. Company K. of the Ninth infantry, are
ordered to the same plaee, to protect the settlers
from threatened incursions of the Indians.
Dallas, Oregon, advices to August 21, says tho
settlers in the Ycreatta valley, fearing an Indian
outbreak, are hastening to remove their families
from this district, and seem to confirm the recent
accounts from Oregon to the effect that the various
tribes east of the Cascade mountains were preparing
to drive tho minora, who number some five hundred,
from the Ncz Pcrces mines.
By the arrival of the Tananda, from Amoor
river, dates are received to Ist of August, and the
schooner Ida has since arrived with news from
Pctropauloski, Asiatie Kussia. This season, nt
Petropauloski. the ice market was heavy, and
freights dull. A vessel had arrived from Behring’s
Strait with news from Port Zcmcraineup to the 4th
July. An attempt wilt be made next summer to
reach the land in tho Artie Ocean, supposed to have
been discovered by Captain Wrangle forty-three
years ago.
Large Sale oe Dry Goods, Ac. at Auction,—-
The attention of purchasers Is requested to the
large nnd varied assortment of British, French,
German, India, and domestic dry goods, hosiery,
etc., embracing about 575 lots of staple and fancy
artioles in woollens, worsted, linen, cotton, and
silk ; also, stock of a jobber declining business; to
be peremptorily sold by catalogue for cash, com
mencing this morning at ton o’clock, the sale to bo
continued without intermission the greater part of
the day by Myers, Claghorn, A Co., auctioneers,
Nos. 232 and 234 Market street.
Auction Notice.—The attention of buyers is
called to the large and desirabio assortment of 1,500
cases boots, shoos, brogans, Ao., to bo sold at auc
tion this morning, for cash, at 10 o’clock precisely,
by Philip Ford A Co., auctioneers, No. 523 Market,
and 522 Commerce streets.
Houses and Carriages.— Mr. Herkncss’ sale,
at the Bazaar, Ninth and Bansom streets, on Satur
day morning, will comprise near fifty horses, be
sides a pair of Tery valuable bay carriage horses,
nnd the entire driving establishment of the late
John Landell, Esq., deceased; also, a Urge educa
tion of stw end second-hand ftirtiages,
ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE.
THE EI'ROPA AT HALIFAX.
IT.wji- ax, i*\—Tli” roynl mrtl nteruivn- Evropa
iiniti-.I rit Alar.- post ilil- ni r >rs.!i>fj with Llm-i 7.0..1 tint.-, L>
tlir* Ttli itml Ki|i jnrt., )>v tul<
Tl»t- J’ir*uc and Jiuvaria arrived out on
the l»t). ii,M.
Afliditvits Inivo Loon p<*ntto America proving tlint Mr.
Si-mll lirul no poliricnl mission, and that the money found •
on him wns mtemlHl tor btisinuss purposes.
An interview between Napoleon nnd the King of Prus
win M«- ftxeil tor Hie lid of October, sit CompiegliP.
The bn* fW for Bo»Um, un<l XP*&W
ill Specie. Mu- will snil lit 1 P. M. for Burton.
The new steamer of Inirum's line, the City of iVfW
FovA*, made an insuigui'al trip to sea j‘ r „ m Liverpool on
tin?GtJr, giving the grrvitc.it witirfiietion. Her speed was
not regularly tried, lint »he did between eleveu and twelve
knots per hour against a stromr head wind. She would
sail on her first voyage to Now Y orlc on the lit),
GREAT BRITAIN.
At a meeting of the British Association, Mr. IW.clc, of
MimrlieHter, rend anoiher paper on the Cotton question,
in which the commercial policy of tho United Slates was
bitterly denounced, and the expediency of Knglnnd
inff herself from dependence on America Htrongly urged.
The Liverpool J*ost asserts that Thomas S. Serrill,
who wan arrested on tho Inst arrival nftho Persia at New
York, must have* been imprisoned under st misconception
of the affidavits made by Smith, Payne, & Smith, bankers
of London. Some correspondence of Mr. Serrill has been
forwarded to America, to prove conclusively that hi* (Mr.
S.) lmd no politicn] mission, and that tho money found
on him was ids own, and intended for legitimate busi
ness. The J*ost believes he will be speedily released
under iiroiiivitß,
FRANCE.
The Paris papers say that an interview between tho
Emperor and the King of Prussia will take place atCom
pclcni*, on the 2d of October.
The French naval divisions will remain off tho coast
of Syria the whole winter, for the protection of the
Christians.
The Bourse was firm, but closed drooping. Rentes*
69f, 20c.
> elix Belly, the projector of tho Nicaraguan canal, was
taking losal steps against the English company, which
was assuming rights over the projected canal.
Tim pending of fresh troops to NaplCPj the Ojtinione
of Turin explains, is solely caused by the fatigue whieli
the troops now at Naples have to undergo, not for an
augmentation of the brigandage, which is almost en
tirely eradicated.
Tho official Turin Gazette publishes the nomination of
Ge». Bella Itovera as Minister of Wur, and Gcu. Patti
nega Lieutenant of Sicily.
A marriage is contemplated between the King of Por
tugal and tho youngest dnughtiT of Victor Emmanuel.
AUSTRIA
The Emperor had gone to Isold, but would return oil
the Bth, to receivo tho address of tho Lower House of
licielißrath.
The Government bill to reform the administration of
justice was rejected by the Lower House of Rcichsrath.
Tho Hungarian Chancellor bud authorized tho Ifoynj
Coimiii.-niumT at Perth To appoint mid dirtrifrH tho nmni*
oipai functioiiaric.s and to assume the administrative
functions himself, and employ military force, if necessary.
The Chancellor declared, at tho same time, however* that
tho Emporor had no intention of suspending the consti
tutional institutions.
InsuiToctionnry movements are reported among tho
Eoumning at Lugos.
The latest despatches from Perth say that the com
mittee of that province has been definitely dissolved*
and the Royal Commissioner invested with full adminis
trative powers.
Tho Madrid journals announce that the principal diffi
culties in the way of a reorganization of San Domingo
have been removed.
Tho Ettcca> in tho course of a remarkable article*
anythin view of the present atntc of things in Europe*
it is necessary to evacuate the Tetiian on honorable con
ditions, in order to allow the concentration of the Spanish
forces.
RUSSIA
The Czar declares that Polish Lithuania is now' in afar
worse state than it ever was under Emperor Nicholas.
TURKEY,
About o*ooo Montetw-griiie crossed! he frontier or* the
4th, and occupiod tho town of Vienna. Tim Turkish gar
rison refused to surrender, and in order not to full into
tho hands of tho Montenegrins, blow np the town and
perished in the explosion. The town of Zubzl had been
occupied by the Turkish troops.
The Bombay mail, of August 12th, reached Marseilles
on the fit In
The Bombay markets were generally etendy, Exchange
2b *j<l. Freight quiet. '
A Calcutta dospotrh, of August lOtli, reports cotton
goods lower. The exports were also drooping. The In
digo crop amounts to 05,000 cases. Freights to London
00s. Exchange 2s ? ( jd&2(d.
SHIPPING, PEE EUROPA.
Arrived—From New York, 4th, 75eti, Arcole, and Ken
tuckian, at Havre: Otodlm, at Calais; Ethc,
Ralph Post* and Windsor Forest, at Beal* Maria Au
gusta, at Falmouth j Hero and Hillas, at Flushing; R. S.
Lane, Henry Clay, B. Adams, and Constantine, at Li
verpool; H. Gregory, at Queenstown.
COMMERCIAL PER EUROPA.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.—The sales o
Cotton on Puturday wore B*ooo bales* speculators and ex
porieHi taking 3,000. The market closed dull, with very
little inquiry from exporters.
LIVERPOOL BBEADSTUFFS MARKET.—The va
rious ueckly circulars report: Flour buoyant, at an ad
vance of 6d®ls 3d since Tuesday; quotations ranging
24* 6d«r2Bn Gd. Wheat active, at an advance of 3®4d ty
cental; Red Western, 9s fidoU* fid; Red Southern, 11s fid
0:12s; White Western, 12s; do. Southern, 12s 6d®l3s 3d.
Corn lifts an upward tendency, with an advance of Is &
quarter; mixed, 39s W@Slh* fellow, 31s©!!!*; 0d; white,
32®30k.
BREADSTUFF*!, Livrrpooi., Saturday —
The market is generally firm. Flour is buoyant. Wheat
still upward. Corn steady.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.—The Provi
sion Market lias ruled quiet during the week. Beef stea
dy. Polk quite steady. Bacon has a downward ten
dency.
LATEST.
Tho Provision Market* on Saturday, was dull*
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Satltfdfti*.—Bo
gin firm; common 10s 6d. Spirits Turpentine is very
excited, and quoted nt Gfc.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.—Consols closed on
Saturday at for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES.— I The latest sales were
Illinois Central dis.; Erie Railway Shares
QQi/Affi#.
_ t aTjcsT SHIPPING via Queenstown —Arrived from
•Wc. VaiJz XB-t. —4 iIAoMM-tlaritV p* Cful*-’
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Saturday.—Funds on
the 6th declined a quarter, mainly , caused by a realiza
tion of.profits. In tht discount market tlie demand was
rather brisker, but good bills were still taken at ®3
Applications at the Bank were more numerous* but still
very jWMleMtfh
THE CITY.
AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING.
Wheatley’s Continental Theatre— Walnut street,
above Eighth.—" The Tempest: ori The Enchanted
Island.”
Walnut-Street Theatre—Ninth and Walnut sts.—
“ Great Expectations" and u Popular Comedietta.
Arch-Street Theatre—Arch street, above Sixth.—
11 Clandestine Marriage”—“ Aunt Charlotte's Maid."
The Continental Theatre Disaster.—The
whole proceeds of the benefit at the Walnut-street
Theatre, on Tuesday evening, for the relief of the
sufferers by the recent calamity at the Continental
Theatre, have been handed to the committee ap
pointed for the purpose, who will at once forward
them to the proper parties. Despite the storm,
that deterred many from attending the performance
on Tuesday night, the proceeds will amount to
nearly s3oo# This is very creditable to the ma
nager and her talented company.
The funeral of Ruth Gale will take plaee this
afternoon, from the residence of Mr. Wm. Wheat
ley, in Ninth street, below Wood. She will also
be buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, with her two
sisters.
The only survivors of the sad affair remaining at
the Pennsylvania Hospital are Miss Zcla Gale and
Miss Margaret Conway, both of whom were com
fortable yesterday, and are doing well. Miss Gale
it is thought will recover, and Miss Conway has
been pronounced out of danger. Mrs. Gale re
mains constantly with her only surviving daughter,
and no one is permitted to visit either of the pa-
Gents.
The gaslights in the dressing-rooms at the Conti
nental Theatre have been so adjusted that it will
be impossible for an accident to occur from fire.
This change was made by Mr. Wheatley, imme
diately after the occurrence of the sad affair.
We learn that two of the ladies who hare died
were formerly of Baltimore, where their father now
resides. One of them, known as Miss Lc Boy, was
formerly engaged at the Holliday-street Theatre,
and also at the Baltimore Museum, which she left
two years since, for Bichmond, and, after staying a
short time at the latter city, proceeded to Phila
delphia, where she remained until her death.
Tbo funeral of Mies Hannah M, Develin, another
victim, took place yesterday afternoon from the re
sidence of her parents, No. 1230 Howard street,
above Girard avenue, and was attended by a largo
number of friends of the deceased. Previous to the
conveyance of the remains from the house, a few
appropriate remarks were made by Bev. Mr. Ken
sil, of the M, E, Church. The burial took place at
Mechanics’ Cemetery.
Now that the first impressions of this terrible oc
currence have passed out of mind, it is well to refer
to the necessity of supplying preventives to such
accidents.
Nearly one hundred cruel deaths per annum are
understood to take plncc in Europe and America
which might he saved by the adoption of a few
simple precautions.
The surviving sufferers by this lamentable affair
were much better yesterday, and strong hopes are
entertained of their ultimate recovery. Miss Abbic
Carr, whose removal to her residence, in view of
the dangerous character of her injuries, had been
deemed imperative, was so far convalescent as to
admit of her being removed to the Pennsylvania
Hospital, to which institution she was taken last
evening.
Tho bouse at Wheatley’s theatre, last night, was
computed at from $3OO to $4OO. At tho Walnut
the receipts were $206.87.
Organization of Skeleton Regiments —
A rumor was current last night that within a few
days orders would come from Harrisburg to unite
the fragments of regiments, of whioh there are so
many in town, apparently as far romoved from
completion as ever. It was said that three regi
ments would at once be formed, to be commanded
by Colonels Bohlen, Bush, and J. Richter Jones.
If this be true, some aspirants for colonelcies will
be grievously disappointed. Wo bave published an
order from the War Department, placing under the
complete control of tho Governors of tho respective
States all the volunteer regiments recruiting within
their borders, with authority to change their or
ganization as they may find necessary. Philadel
phia, Pittsburg, Harrisburg, and all the other towns
in the stntc will be cleared in this way of the nu
merous skeleton regiments which have crowded
their streets with military idlers, and obstructed
the progress of tho national service. Wo have sent,
says a contemporary, about five thousand men to
fill one brigade, not included in tho Pennsylvania
requisition, nnd in fact our city has boen harassed
to fill regiments for Now York, California, Dela
ware, Kentucky, Maryland, and New Jersey. Tho
law passed at the last special session of the Penn
sylvania Legislature clothes Governor Curtin with
authority to arrest this and punish tho persons en
gaged in it, nnd he ought to do so. There need be
no difficulty whatever in obtaining any required
number of men from Pennsylvania, if the recruiting
basiness be properly restrained and these- imposi
tions stopped.
Tiie Citizens’ Nominating Convention met
yesterday morning, at the Supreme Court room,
nnd made the following nominations:
For Assembly —First district, ThomasT.Tasker;
Second, William Clark ; Third,Thomas S'. Stowart;
Fourth. J. Murray Rush; Fifth, John Welsh;
Sixth, Harman Baugh; Seventh, Thomas Cochran;
Eighth, Algernon S. Roberts; Ninth, Henry C.
Fritz; Tenth, Joseph W. Martin; Fifteenth, Geo.
W. Wolf; Sixteenth, Robert P. Desitver; Seven
teenth, Chariee F. Abbott
For Select Council —First ward, John Dolman;
Third, James Armstrong ,* Fifth, John Cassin;
Seventh, Wm. A. Ingham; Ninth, John Price
Welherill; Eleventh, Fidel Fisher; Thirteenth,
Wm. H. Bacon; Fifteenth, Henry Davis; Nine
teenth, William Leaf: Twenty-flint, Wm. L. Mc-
Dowell; Twenty-third, Wm. W. Smedley.
For Common Council —First ward, Samuel S.
Cavin, David Farrel, John Mulligan; Third, Ed
ward C. Quin.
On motion, adjourned, to meet at the same place
this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o'tieek-
Coi.r.Mi. Wallace's Hmixist — .V regi
ment of infantry is now being raised by Colonel
Edvard K. Wallace, who served with distinction in
the Mexican war, and who has returned from the
three-months service. Several recruiting stations
have been opened, the hcndr|uarters being at the
Government buildings, Chestnut street, below Fifth.
Ten companies nre organising, nnd from ap
pearances the regiment promises to be one of the
best that hare yet left the city. The pay of recruits
commences as soon as sworn in, when they are also
equipped and immediately sent out to camp.
Colonel Wallace has selected Camp Wallace, on
Islington tana, opposite the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery,
where the quarters and rations are of the host, and
every facility afforded the men for drill. They
will be well clothed nnd cared for. The best
officers hnve been selected to command the regi
ment, among whom is Lieutenant Colonel George
W. Todd, who served with Colonel Wallace during
the Mexican war, and who has returned from tho
three-months service. Voting tnen who wish to
join a respectable regiment, amt one which will
leave soon for the scat of war, havo now a fine op
portunity nfforded them.
It ECUUITINO FOR THE JtEai'LAR ARMY.—
Sovernl stations for enrolling recruits for the regu
lar army have boon opened in different parts of tho
city. Recruits tor the regular service, however,
aro not obtained ns fast as for the volunteer regi
ments. By an act recently passed, the term of en
listment fer the regular service is changed from
five to three years, and every soldier who serves
that time is entitled to St 00 bounty from the Go
vernment. The same amount is also allowed to
those in the volunteer service,
A few days since, Lieut. F. Dodge, of the Sixth
regiment United States cavalry, regular service, by
order of the War Department, opened a recruiting
office at the Girard House, where he is now busily
engaged in enlisting men. Every man, before
being sworn In, undergoes a strict examination by
the doctor. If he passes the examination, he is at
once furnished witli a complete and durable uniform,
and his pay commences. The men are also provi
ded with good lodging and board at a hotel in
Eighth street, below Chestnut. Lieut. Dodge in
tends to recruit only ninety-two men, or one com
pany, about half of whom have already been ob
tained, and will he sent to Biodcnsburg. The com
mand of this regiment will be assumed by Major
General Hunter, of the United States army.
Recruiting nr Mass Meetixo. —A number
of patriotic gentlemen and officers are about to in*
uugurate a now method of recruiting, which, it is
thought, will revive the torpid energies of tho
people, nnd encourage young men to join them
selves to some one of our incomplete regiments.
They propose to make use of the mass meeting
spirit, so successful in political contests, and hold a
scries of great meetings in Independence Square
and other conseeratecT places. Enrolment books
will be open on the spot, nnd recruiting officers
ready to take down the names. Prominent orators
will take the stand, and when enthusiasm has
reached a white heat, and the necessity of danger
been impressed upon the people, the masses will
come forward and at once be oeoepted and for
wnrded to camp. Governor Andrew, of Massa
chusetts. expects to raise 6,000 men in this way.
Throughout portions of the interior another method
is adopted : A committee of prominent citizens is
appointed in each Congressional district, and these
committees appoint camp committees, who receive
recruits, enroll and muster them into service at
once, and clothe them. When fifty are mustered
they are assigned to a regiment.
A Note for tiie U. S. Marshal.—Here
tofore the seizures in thi3 city have consisted prin
cipally of vessels nnd cargoes, with a few horses,
and in one or two instances only of money and de
posits. Money, scrip, stock, bonds, and deposits of
every description, owned in ivholo or in part by re
sidents Of the rebellious states, are lawful prey for
the deputy marshals, and should at once ha taken.
That such stocks, bonds, etc., do exist in this city
is well known. The authorities of other cities have
made great havoc in forfeitures of this description,
and the array is tempting in Philadelphia. We
notice that in one or two cities the list of forfeitures
was voluntarily supplied by the person? ip whOSS
hands the property had been given by parties now
disloyal, and no odium is therefore to be attributed
to their being in possession of it.
Government Horses—Quick Work.—
About a week ago 11. B. Bruner, Esq., of German
town, entered into a contract with the Government
t 6 deliver I.SQO JjofseS at Washington by
the Ist of October. This seems like a very large
number of horses to be got together iu so short a
time, but Mr. B. went quietly and energetically
to work, end wc learned yesterday that eleven hun
dred of the horses have already been purchased,
and are on their way to Washington, and that the
balance of them trill be despatched in a few days.
While oh this subject it Is proper to state that
the Government has no agent for the purchase of
horses in this city. They nre all supplied by ro«-
tract, subject to the inspection of the Government
officers.
Fire Last evening, about eight o’clock,
a fire was discovered in the third story of the box
wood manufactory of Mr, N, J, Wcmmor, in Pear
street, below Third. It was extinguished with but
trilling damage, by a number of the citizens iu the
neighborhood, assisted by the members of the Hi
bernia Engine Company. It was found, on exami
nation, that the fire originated in consequence of
the heating of the journnls of a circular saw.
The origin of similar cases of conflagration is
frequently attributed to inoendiarism, whereas a
proper investigation would show It to he the result
of accident, though, in consequence of the loss of
necessary evidence, this fact may not be ascer
tained.
Military An-oiNTJiKNT. — Mr. E. D. Muhlen
berg, a native of this ptate, and for many years q
resident of iirnzri, arrived in tills oity yesterday,
front that country, and accepted the tender of a
lieutenant-colonelcy in the Thomas A. Scott Regi
ment, Col. Conroy commanding. Mr. M. is a de
scendant of Rev. Peter Muhlenberg of Revolu
tionary fame, of whom it is related that he led his
congregation into battle and commanded them in
person.
Baltjer’s Regiment. The regiment of
Colonel J. F. Ballier is, at present, encamped back
of Girard College. Six full companies have al
ready been obtained and mustered into service:
the seventh, being nearly full, will be sworn id
about Saturday. The Btaff of the regiment has
been changed. since its return from the three
months campaign. A large number of those who
were with the regiment for three months intend
going back.
BrnGLART.—On Tuesday evening last, the
dwelling of Mrs. Price,(|) f corner of Twelfth and
Cherry streets, was entered by burglars, during tha
absence of the family. The'thievcs gained an en
trance to the premises by breaking out a panel of a
back door, and then ransacked the house, injuring
the furniture, and forcibly opening all the looked
doors. Nothing was missed by the family, how
ever, with tho exception of a few trinkets.
The Prince be Join ville.— This distin
guished individual, whose arrival in New York has
been chronicled, was expected in the city lost even
ing, on his way to the National capital. Numerous
inquiries were made for him nt the La Pierre House,
at which establishment the Prince and suite occu
pied apartments on the occasion of a former visit to
this city, in May! 1860.
Sword Presentation.—The Rev. G. Col
lins, chaplain of Baxter’s Fire Zouaves, was, last
night, presented with a splendid sword, sash, and
belt, and a pair of gilt spurs, by the Indioc- of tha
Eighth-street Universalist Church. The presenta
lian was mads by Mrs. Naff, an bahalf af tha church.
Mr. Collins joins ,his regiment in Washington to
morrow evening.
Serenade. —Henry Bumm, Esq., candidate
for City Treasurer, residing in Beach street, Eigh
teenth ward, waa serenaded at a late hoar lost
night, by a number af his persanal and pslitical
friends, who had procured the services of the Wil
liamsport Comet Band. A very happy time pre
vailed. •
Interesting Lecture.—Tho Rev. P. E.
Moriarty. D. D., will deliver a lecture at the Aca
demy of Music on Thursday evening next,on “ The
Church audits Present Issues.” The subject end
the well-known qualities of the lecturer wIU doubt
less attract a large audience.
Sanitary Commission.—The following gen
tlemen have been appointed on the Sanitary Com
mission of tho United States Government, from
Philadelphia;
" G. B. Wood,M. D., Professor J. F, Frazer,Sami.
D. Gross, M. D., Henry C. Carey, Rev. Albert
Barnes, John C. Cresson, liobly Dunglison, M. D.,
Horace Binney, Jr., Rev. 11. J. Morton, Wilson
Jewell, M. Dl, Rev. H. W. Ducachet, Fraacis G.
Smith, M. D.
Gray Reserves The First Regiment of
the Gray Reserves, commanded by Colonel Peter
C. Eilmaker, will make a parade this afternoon.
The line will be formed upon the parade ground at
the Diamond Cottage, Camden, at half past three
o'clock. The regiment will be reviewed, for the
first time, by the new Brigadier General Frank E.
Patterson.
Starring Case.—A man named John DU
vinowns taken into enstndy on Tuesday, upon the
charge of having stabbed Officer William Owens, of
the Fifth police district. The affair happened at
Schuylkill Heights about ten days since. Owens
received two wounds, one in the side, and the other
in the breast. The accused was held to answer the
charge.
A Serenade.—Tlu- band from Williams
port, Pennsylvania, proceeded to the residence of
Hon, George M. Dallas, on Walnut street, near
Tenth, about 12 o'clock on Tuesday night, in a four
horse omnibus, and serenaded that gentleman.
Colonel William Bradford and John Craig, both of
Select Council, were also serenaded at their rest
deuces by the same band.
Religious Regiment. —Young men of good
moral character wishing to voitmteer, nnd tbo
public generally, are cordially invited to attend a
meeting at Concert Hall this evening at half past
seven o’clock, when addresses willbe delivered by
prominent clergymen and others of this city.
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE,
Quarter Sessions—. Judge Ludlow.—Yes
terday the entire morning was occupied with the
trial of two assault and battery eases, which were
of no public interest whatever.
Nothing of interest transpired in the other
courts.
The Grand Jury of the United States Circuit
Court meets next Tuesday, when hills of indictment
will be laid before them, in which tho orew of the
Jeff. Davis ami of the Petrel are. charged with
piracy and treason. Lieut. I.owis, in command of
the Marine Guard on board the frigate St. Law.
mice, which sunk the Petrel, has arrived in this
city, and has been subpwnaed as a witness in the
case of the officers and view.
Forms ere being drawn up, by order Of Judge
Cadwalader, for the release, of the vessels lately
seized by the Collector of the Port. The vessels
arc to be released upon the payment, into court, Of
the value of the portion owned by the rebels, and
by the entry of security for the costs in the case.
An Excellent Article ron the Camp. —We
had yesterday shown to us, at the rooms of Mr. An
drews, No. 612 Chostnut street, a most complete in
vention for army purposes—a camp, or travelling
bed-trunk, so constructed as at ones to afford ample
room for clothing, a tray for stationery and smajl
articles, a convenient table, and a very comfortable
looking bed. The trhele is comprised in a mode
rate-sized trunk, and certainly carries more heme
comfort into the camp thnn is usually allotted to it,
The trunk is Mr. Andrews’ own invention, and, as
might be expected, is already finding a targe do
mwdftem our brave soldiers-