THE PKESS. PUBLISHED DAILY, (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED,) BY JOHN W. FOKJfEY, OFFICE No. 41» CHESTNUT BTBEKT. DAILY PRESS, Twiirs Ce.\T3 Teb Week, payablo to the Carrier. Mailed to Sahaoriberß out of the City at Eix Dgllar3 Per Assru, Four Dollars tot Eiou; Mcstus, Tubes Dollars fob Six Moxtus— invar-toby iu advance for the time ordered. THE TRI-WEEKLY PRESS, Stalled to Subscribers out of the City at Tubes Dab bias Pea Asses, In advance MILLINERY GOODS. MILLINERY xVND straw; goods. ROSENHEIM, BROOKS, & Co., 431 31 ARK E T STREET, Sttvitr tho ftttoution of MERCHANTS AND MILLINERS To their welUftaeorted BtoclTof BIPBONS, BONNET SILKS, VELVETS, FLOWERS, STB AW GOODS, and every other article to their line. A superior brand of BLACK VELVET GIBBONS eelS-bm Always on hand. JALL TRAD E. STR AW AND MILLINERY GOODS. We are now prepared to exhibit a choice stock of Straw and Miiiir.cry Goods, which will be sold at close prices for Cash cr snort approved credit. LINCOLN, WOOD, $ NICHOLS, 725 CHESTNUT STREET. seltMSt OITY BONNET STORE. FALL BON N E T S , RIBBONS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, Ac., wow uEArr, BONNETS TRIMMED AND MADE OVER. LINCOLN, WOOD, $ NICIIOLS, 725 CHESTNUT STREET. sel-2-lSt Millinery goods, of the latest Myles and fashions, n*»w open at my store, and will he fcoltl cheaper than anywhere, for cash. Milliners and itforcliaiit? arc inVitcd to csalt and examine before pur* chasing elsewhere. U. BEByUEIM, No. 8 N. THIRD Strt‘Ct, above Market. If. Ik—Six per cent, discount deducted for cash. HOTELS. ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, BBOADWAT, NEW YORK. BOARD REDUCED TO S'2 PEE DAY . w Pincc tlu* opening of thie vast ttnd commodious Hotel* in 18,'4. it has been the single endeavor of the proprietors to make it the most sumptuous, convenient, and comfort* able home for the citizen and “trailer oil this side tho Atlantic. And whatever has seemed likely to administer to tho comfort of its guests they have endeavored, without re gard to cost, to provide, and to combine alltke elements of mdividitnl and social enjoyment which modern art lias invented, and modern taste approved ; ftud the pa« tronage vrhtcli it lias commanded during the past six years is a gratifying proof that then* efforts have beta appre ciated. To moot the exigencies of the times, when all are re auirod to practise the most risid economy, the under* signed HATE REDUCED THE PRICE OF BOARD TO TWO POLIAKS PER DAY, at the same time abating none of the luxuries with, winch 1 tapir table has hitherto been supplied, sel-Sro TREADWELL, WHITCOMB, & CO. A CARD.—THE UNDERSIGNED, late of tho GIRARD HOUSE, Philadelphia, have teased, for a term of years, WILLARD’S HOTEL, in Washington. They-take thin occasion to return to tlteir old friends and customers many thanks for past favors, and beg to assure them that they will be most happy to see them in their now quarters. SYKES. CHADWICK, & CO. Washington, July 16,1881. au33-ly FANCY GOODS. JpANCY GOoJDS, DRUGGISTS* ARTICLES. A. PULL ASSORTMENT FRENCH, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN PER FUMERY. TOILET AND BHAVING SOAPS. BRUSHES AND COM its, of all description*. POCKET FLASKS AND DRINKING CUPS, VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS. CHAMOIS SPLIT, AND PLASTER SKINS. TOIVDEB PUFFS AND BOXES. PATENT- LINT, to., *O. OFFREED TO THE TRADE AT LOW I‘KIOES. W. D. GLENN, IMPORTER, No. ati South FOURTH Street. REMOVALS, JJEM OVAL. PHILIP FORD & CO AUCTIONEERS. '■ Have removed from 63© MARKET Street, No. 525 MARKET ST., And No. 52* COMMENCE Street. au3l-lm LOOKING JMMENSE REDUCTION LOOKING OI.ASSES, on, paintings. bkuravings, PICTURE iSD PHOTOGRAPH rEAMKS. JAMES S. EARLE & SON, 816 CHESTN UT STREET, Announce the redaction of 26 per cent, in tlio prices of all tf&o* Manufactured Stock of Luosiag Glasses ] also, in {Engravings, Picture and Photograph Framce, Oil Paint- Cogs. Tho largest and most etecant assortment in the country. Araro opportunity is now offered to make pnrj chases in this line For Gash, at remarkably Low Prices EARLE'S GADDERIES, PRESERVING JARS. jjiRUIT CANS AND JARS! IMMENSE STOCK SELLING OFF AT NOMINAL PBICES AT Nos. 117 end 119 SOUTH TENTH STREET. The large wholesale etoclc of ARTHUR’S (FRUIT CANS AND JARS, Now selling off at an IMMENSE REDUCTION. I am now selling off, at RETAIL, the entire stock of late firm of Arthur, Burnham, & Gilroy, N. E. cor nier Tenth and George streets, consisting of ARTHUR'S FRUIT CANS AND JAR 3. “ODD DOMINION” -COFFEE AND TEA POTS, ■PRATT'S SELF-VENTILATING MILK PANS; IPEATT'S,SELF-VENTILATING BREAD AND CAKE I BOXES. ICE CBEAM FBEEZEBS, &c. tCT' No such chance aa this will again occur for get -Ihe above well-known articles at a very low price, j is the time for Housekeepers to Becure a supply of jit Jars for tho season, at a small cost. CHARLES BURNHAM. » E, corner- TENTH and fiEOBGB Streets, Phils* anß-th&tu2m LASS ABOVE, GLASS BELOW,' GLASS ON ALL SIDES, danger of being poisoned with Metal in using the TTELL = HARTELL & LETCH WORTH, vnlO-Cm Gians Warehouse, Id Ni FIFTH 6tr€ot» LL PERSONS PUTTING UP FBCTT, Ac.* are specially invited to call and tho HABTELL JAB* recommended by Dr. At* Booth, and others and see Silver Medals and it Premium Diplomas* which have never failed being ude<l when placed in competition with other Jars. KARTELL A LETCHWORTH, anlO-Sm Glass Warehouse. 13 N. FIFTH Street. BUSINESS NOTICES. PETTIT, REAL ESTATE BROKER, and CONVEYANCER, No. 809 jNUT Street, first floor, back, FliiUvtelphia. 11l attend to tho Purchase* Sale, and Exchange, of 1 Estate in the city and country. Money invested in procured on mortgages. se2-tf JN WELSH, Practical BLATE BOOFEB, THIRD Street and GERMANTOWN . la prepared to put on an, amount of ROOFING, io most MODERATE TERMS- Will (natality » e-rtr) Building pcrfecUi Water-tight. Orders promptly attended io. MANUFACTORY, 211 NEW STREET. :9 (ml Rasps of every description, mid good quality, to order, at tbo above establishment. WHOLESALE ANJ> RETAIL, lnfactnrer’s prices, itting done in a superior maimer. EVANS A WATSON’S SALAMANDER SATES. - STORE, 80* CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. largo variety of FIBE-PBOOF BAFE3 alva;i n<L SHIRT MANUFACTORY.— . W. SCOT7| $U OHSSTHTT Street, ft few treiptr ttie "Contiiieptftl' 1 * Tin Attention of tlm (Male beslfd jp Iby<(v4 (9 bis oin 'IXBTS, or manor fit, make, toil maiertal, oa 1 made to eider fit aboitaitastiv j#B-lX lO. k|ft iJHESTNXJT Street. J. B. SMITH. VOL. S.—NO. 45. CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES. CASH CLOTH STORK—' ~ ELLIS & HARROP, NO. 525 MARKET STREET, UP STAIRS. A hot and i!o.=ival']p Fall Steel, of Clotlri, Caaslmeret. Vesting?, if., sold low for cash, in lengths to suit pur chasers. 6e16-lm EDUCATIONAL. XCADEM VOFtHE PROTESTANT XX EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LOCUST und JUNl rra Strectu. Tho Autumnal Session will open on MONDAY, irvp temler 2d, at 9 o’clock A. M. Applicaiions for admission mny be made at the Aca demy on and after August 28tli, between the hours of 10 And 12 o’clock in the morning. JOHN W. ROBINS, A. M., milo-tuths-2m Hoad Master. T7DGEHILL SCHOOL, JJi PRINCETON N. J. a home for boys. Pupil? prepared thoroughly for college or for bueintsa. The school premises con* tain thirteen acres, providing amply for lawn, play ground, and garden. Terms $125 per session. For cu-culura, address Rev. J. P. HUGHES, nul.'i-thfi&tutocl Principal. I > EM OVAL.— MAD. CLEMENT’S IYoti'stant French and English Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, at present located ju Beveily, New Ji-rsey* will be removed to West WALNUT LANE, Germantown,' Pa., on the Ist of October. l’or Circulars apply to Mr. JAMES EARLE, Chestnut street, opposite tlm Girard House. se2o-12t^ pEOBdE L. WALKER, COMPOSER XX of the celebrated DOUGLAS GRAND MARCH. AVoodburn Polka, Geraldine Waltz, and other popular pieces, will rccelvo a few more SCHOLARS on the PI ANO-FORTE. Same method a? taught by the fir.-t artistes of Europe and this country. Mr. WALKER'S pupils rank among tho best performers in this city, pro fessional and amateur. OFFICE— B. E. corner of SEVENTH and ARCII streets, second story. sIT-tat'Sl POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, WEST TENN SQUARE.—The Scientific School will be ff in on September 9th; the Professional Schools for Engi neer?, Architects, Practical Chemists, and Geologists, on Bopteinbfcr 10. Tho course on Military Engineering will include Field Fortifications, Siege Operation*, Strategy, A. L. KENNEDY, M. P., President of Faculty. and Tactics. sc-7-lSt SAUNDERS’ INSTITUTE, MAR KET and THIRTY-NINTH Streets, Philadelphia. PROF. E. D. SAUNDERS AND CORTLAND SAUN DERS, A. M., PRINCIPALS. A School for tho Physical, Moral, Social, and Intel lectual Training of Boys and Young Men. Several acres of playgrounds are attached to the Semi* imry, and healthy physical development, especially *H delicate boys, receives great attention. Abstinence from vicious habits, kindliness and purity of intercourse among llio pupils are insured by the constant presence of teachers, encouraging them both in their sports and their studies. Latin, Greek, and Mathematic*, together with the English branches, and French, are thoroughly taught. In short, every effort is made to give the pupils a fourfold and complete education. THE TERMS, m X fEIrtOP OF FIVE MONTHS, COMMENCING AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION, ARE'. For permanent Boarding Pupils •».3125 For Pupils who spend Saturday and Sunday at home 100 For Day-boarding Pupils, who spend the nights at^ home 75 Washing, SS. No extra charges. Payments in advance. Ab pupils who corae under the influence of the Semi nary at an early age are educated with the least trouble, a reduction in the terms of 525 per eession will he made during the entire course of each permanent boarding pupil who is entered under nine years of age. Thoso who arc not entered before they are seventeen years of ago will pay an extra sum of s'2s per session. This ad vanco is not mado in the case of those who become mem bers of tho Seminary before reaching that age. A large reduction ib made in favor of young men who are preparing for the ministry. Further information may be obtained from the Princi pals, or from tho following persons, who are among those who have Sons or Wards boarding in tho Seminary at the rnESENT time: Mr. William Allen, Philadelphia ; Hon. Joshua Baker, Franklin, La.; Mrs-' E. V. Bennct, 'Williamsport, Pa.; Hon. N. B. Browne, Philadelphia; Mr. James Burko, Jr.. Philadelphia: Prof. P. A. Cregar, Principal of the Girls’ High School, Philadelphia s Mr. A. F. Damon, Philadel phia; Mr. W. C. Denny, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mr. W. Firm stone, Easton, Pa.; Mr. H.N. Fitzgerald, Philadelphia; Hon. J. W. Forney, Editor of The Press , Philadelphia; Mrs. C. Guerin, Newark, N. J.; Mr. Wm. J. Horstman, Philadelphia; Mr. W.lrvin, Clearfield county, Pa.; Mr. Wm. Kennedy, Philadelphia; Mr. Joseph Kerr, Philadel phia; Mr. John Leisenring, Superintendent and Chief Engineer Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, Mauch Chunk, Pa,: Hon. J. W. Maynard, Williamsport,Pa.; Ml*. P. E. McNeill©, Philadelphia j Mr, W. Reed, New Brunswick, N. J.; Mr. T. B. Wattson, Philadelphia; Mr* B. H. Bnrtol, Philadelphia; Mr. James Sykes, Washing ton; Rev. Wm. J. R. Taylor, D. D., Philadelphia; Mr. Wm. Schott, Philadelphia; Mr. J. Mickle, Bordentown, N. j. auUl-lm PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS, SCHOOL APPARATUS for CLASS ILLUSTBA TIONS, Globes, Drawing Instruments, <Src., &c. t made and for solo by ! JAMES W. QUEEN & CO., 924 CHESTNUT Street. .-.Priced mtd Catalogucj of 68 pages* fur* tusked groti?, and sent by mail free, on application* - Sv*l&—^p3 t[ MB.WINTHROP TADPAN’S BOARDING ana DAT SCHOOL for young la. dire, will reopen ut No. 1615 SPRUCE Street, on WED NESDAY September 18. ee7-3m Troy female seminary. Tbia Institution offers the accumulated advan tages of nearly fifty yeara of successful operation. Every facility is provided for a thorough course of use ful and ornamental education* under the direction of a carps of more tlura twenty professors and teachers, For Circulars apply to JOHN n< 'WILLARD* Troy, N. Y«, or D. V. O’BRIEN* 8. E. corner SIXTH and WALNUT. Philadelphia. sclO-Im* Germantown french and ENGLISH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL MAIN Street, second door below JOHNSON Street, Madame F. DROUIN and M’llo Em. ROSSKT having removed their School to Germantown, will epeu on MON DAY* (he IGth inst. A deduction of ten per cent, will be made on pupils engaging before that time. Bmr.EXCi:s.— Rt. Rev. Bislior Potter, P*.; Rt. Rot BMioi' oilonlieimer, N. J.: Rev. Beniamin Dorr, Phila delphia ; Key. Mr. Rodney and Bev. Mr. Atkins, Ger mantown. ecl-tocl* fYXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY, V/ OXFORD, Pa., accessible by the Baltimore Cen tral Railroad. Tho Forty-sixth Session will open on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5. Terms $75 per Session. For Circulars, address EOll-liu Germantown institute, MAIN Street, above Price. Tho above Institution will be opened for tho reception of Toung G out lemon SEPTEMBER Otli, 1861. Fiutlier particulars on application to Wai. IL McFADDEN* A. M., Principal, S. E. cor. of GREEN and BITTENHOUSE Streets. auSO-tf EEMOVAL.— THE ACADEMY FOR BOYS, formerly located at tho N. E. comer of Tenth and Arch Btrcetß, has been removed to No. 142 N. TENTH Street, and will be reopened on MONDAY, Sep tember 2d, IS6I. A few pupils can bo accommodated with board. For circulars, apply at tho school. au29-lm T. BBANTLY LANGTON, Principal. TI/lISS M. W. HOWES’ YOUNG JjA LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAT SCHOOL will reopen on WEDNESDAY, 11 th September, at 1525 CHESTNUT Street. au27-lm T7PJENDS’ ACADEMY FOR BOYS J} AND YOUNG MEN, East of 41 North ELE VENTH Street, reopens Ninth month (September) 2*l. All denominations admitted. 812 per term of 22 weeks. au2T-lm W. WHIT ALL. Thomas Baldwin’s English Mathematical and Classical School, for Boys, N. E. comer of BROAD and ARCH* will reopen September 2d. auid-liao* fILASSICAL INSTITUTE, \J DEAN Street, abovo SPRUCE. The CLASSICAL INSTITUTE will resume its duties on MONDAY, September 2d. J. W. FAIRES, A. M., Priucipal. an2B-2mo PENTRAL INSTITUTE, TENTH and SPRING GARDEN Streets, will reopen SEP TEMBER 2d. Boys prepared for Business, College, or any Division in tho Public Grammar Schools. Call at the echool-room betwcoa 9 A. M» and 12 M< ausc-sct* H. o, m«guirb, A. S£.« Principal. English and classical SCHOOL.—The school of tho subscriber, In Slmes* Building, at TWELFTH and CHESTNUT Streets, will he removed to tho larger Hall, directly over Mr. Haa- Bttrd’s store, in tho same building, and will bo reopened on MONDAY, filU of September. au2l-tnol CHARLES SIIORT. MISS MARY E. THROPP will re. open her Boarding and Day School for Young La* dies, at 1924 SPRUCE Street, Philadelphia, on MON DAY, September 9th. Circulars, containing full infor mation, to bo had on application. au!9 dtOctl* The private school for BOYS, in tho Philadelphia City Institute, North east corner of CHESTNUT and EIGHTEENTH Streets, Will reopen MONDAY, September 2, ISG2. auls-2ia* L, BURROWS, PrimcipaJ. A BACIBIANN, Pianist, at the Nor • Dial Musical Institute, G 24 North ELEVENTH Street, gives instructions on tho Piano, Organ, and Mo iodoon. BeG-lm# ■VTOTlCE—Bondholders of the Pitts- A-l burg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad Com pany.—Holders of bond* of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Company, of the Ohio and Indiaua Railroad Company, of tho Fort W’oyiio aud Chicago Railroad Company, of the various clashes, and of the Pittsburg I’ovt Way no, and Chicago Company, >vl»o ha VO Bllbscribed tho osroemant of roorsilmxatiiin, tiro r.-fpulretl, Without delay, to deposit their bonds with John Fergu son, Trustee, &> Pino street, New York city, iu con formity to said agreement. Holders of any of tbo above bonds who have not sub scribed tho said agreement are notified to do so without further delay. The side of tbo said Railroad will take place on the 24th of October, 16G1, and all persons omitting to subscribe tho agreement fur reorganisation, or omitting t© deposit their bonds in season for the uso of tho purchasing agents nt tbo sale, will bo liablo to bo excluded from participa ting in tbo purchase. Tho parties holding those bonds in Philadelphia or vicinity can deposit them with J. Edgar Thomson, at the office of tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company, New York, Sept. 12,1861. J. F. D. LANIER, Chairman of Purchasing Committee. John D. Fehcdson, Secretary. selC-lSt riOTTON SAIL DUCK and CAN VAB, of all number. and brand*. _ Haven’s Duck Awning Twills, of all descriptions, for Tents, Awnings, Tranks, sad Wagon Covers. Also, y»jer Manufacturer*’ Drier Felta, torn Ito B feel wide. Tarpaulin;, Bemng. SaHTwine, *o. JOHN W. EVEBMAN ft CO., mrt-tt MBJONIS Alls/, CJJrm, NEWS OF THE WAR. SURRENDER 07 COL. MULLIGAN CONFIRMED- A DESCRIPTION OF LEXINGTON. Whereabouts of Gens. 7ope and McCulloch, Official Order of Gen. Fremont. EFFECT OF THE ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE. Probabilities of a Collision. INTERESTING FROM FORTRESS MONROE. THE NAVAL EXPEDITION. SKETCH OF GEN. STURGIS. Rumored Flight of Breckinridge and Preston in Kentucky. The Rebel Fortifications at Ocracuke Inlet Destroyed. Jeitzhson City, September 22 —midnight.— A despatch receive:! here to-Dight aays tliat the Uni ted States troops at Lexington surrendered to the rebels on Friday afternoon, on account of the want of water. Ben McCulloch was in Barton county on Mon day last, marching on Lexington. Major Tanners wounds, it is feared, will prove mortal The greatest activity prevails here in military circles. The steamer Sicisliixe was brought down here to-day. She is not disabled, as was reported. She will, doubtless, be confiscated, as it is said her cap tain was paid in Confederate bonds for his services in ferrying Green’s forces across tho river at Glas gow. A Brilliant Fight at MarniUstoivn, Mo. Leavenworth, Sept. 20,—The Times of tins morning learns that a fight took place at Marratts town, Missouri, c-n Tuesday morning, between 600 United States troops, under Colonels Montgomery and Johnson, and 400 rebels, in winch the latter were completely routed, with a loss of seven killed. One hundred horses and all their tents and supplies were captured. Out troops lost two privates killed and fix wounded. Colonel Johnson, white riding at the head of his command, was pierced by nine bullets, and instantly killed. Three bullets took effect in his head, two buckshot in his neck, one bullet is his left shoulder, one in the left thigh, one in the right hand, and one in the left. He died while urging his men to fight for the stars and stripes. Official Order from Genera Fremont. 81. Louis, Sept. 22—A1l tho officers of General Fremont’s staff were ordered,. to-day, to report themselves at headquarters forthwith. LEXINGTON, THE POINT OF INTEREST IN MISSOURI. The Cincinnati CommeycivA says that the pain ful suspense attending the anxiety for news from Lexington, Mo., is greatly enhanced by a conside ration of the sire and wealth of the place, and its importance as a strategic point. The population of Lexington and vicinity was made up of the best Class of the early emigrants from Kentucky to Mis souri, is generally wealthy, and probably more ro- Hired than that; of any other secfrom of the State^ „ it Eden of.'.Keatuckians,'about Lex ington. J>y. , and they *et«nVy tna£e thmftfelee tiopwjflaßd-oeeOTdWKto'thostaiidard of old Fay ette but carried the analogy to the naming of the county and principal town of their location in Mis gouri- tpimf reapeu :S, at 1010 SPRUCE The city, containing now probably 12,000 inhabi tants, is situated on a high, rocky bluff, which tlicre-has its course on the south sido of the Missou ri river, and which slopes almost precipitously di rectly down tothe bed of the river, making a very steep ascent from the landing up into the city. From the rear of the city tho land recedes slightly in alternate successions of beautiful prairie and choice timber, and is well occupied by finely culti vated farms, yielding a first-rate support to this hitherto thriving place. The surrender of the city, with its beautiful re sidences, to the wanton deviltry of the Secession ists, was a serious calamity. TVItEBEABOFTS OF BEN Jf’CUr.LOCJt. A correspondent of the St. Louis Republican, writing from Jefferson City under date of the 19th instant, says : Where Ben McCulloch is seems a vexed ques tion, One day he is marching toward Jefferson City at the head of twenty thousand men : the next he is hurrying forward to join Price’s forces; the third day he is—no one knows whore. If McCulloch is in this region, it is believed General Hunter will attend to him, and prevent his reaching the capital; but Ido not believe he is in this neighborhood. The best information I can ob tain places McCulloch at the head of some ten thousand Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas troops, way off in the northwestern corner of tho State. His men are said to be very discontented ; still denouncing the Missourians as cowards, and com plaining bitterly of the treatment they liave re ceived in this State. THE BEFITTED QUARREL BETWEEN PF.ICE AXB II’CELEOCn. Miss H. BAKER, Principal. Recently I have heard again and again, that General Price and McCulloch had quarrelled, and several persons who have lately talked with the former have stated that the notorious Sterling never mentions Ben’s name. They say, moreover, that ,-ringe the battle of Wilson’s Creek, Mc- Culloch’s followers and the Seocssionists in this State have lost confidence in his capacity as a lead er or military man; that he may be an excellent Indian fighter or controller of' a small body of troops; but he has not tho requisite qualities to make a general or commander on any extensive scale. The fortifications of Jefferson city are bring car ried on as rapidly as possible, under the immediate direction and supervision of Major Krauth, for many years master of an engjneer corps ikHungary, an officer thoroughly qualified for bis position. The roads, hills, bridges, and the approaches to tho ca pital are being fortified in the strongest and most effective manner, and in the event of an attack will be found extremely formidable to the foe. The Fight ut Lexington. The following particulars of the manner in which the fight at Lexington was at first conducted were published in the St. Louis News of the 20th inst: ' The Confederates, under Price, estimated at 15,000 or 20,000 in number, opened a fire with ar tillery on the Federal garrison. Early Wednesday morning the garrisoa promptly responded, and the cannonading from both sides was kept up all day long, and until ten o’clock Wednesday night, though it was much weaker during the night than iu the day. The garrison were behind their en trenchments, around the Masonic College, at tho outskirts of the city, and about a mile irom the river. The Confederates were making their main attack from the south side of the city, nut they bad also taken possession of tho city, thus placing the garrison between two fires. They had seized three steamboats that had been sent up from Joffcrson City with ammunition and stores for tho garrison, taking possession of boats and cargoes. The garri son appeared to be makings gallant resistance, and it is the general belief that if their ammunition held out they would be able to maintain their position till the arrival of reinforoements. Gen. Sturgis, with 2,000 men, was at Knoxville, Ray county, twenty miles north of Lexington, atmoon on Wed nesday, and could, by a forced march, reach the river opposite the city by twelve o’clock that night, but, as there were no boats or skiffs on the north sido of the river, it is difficult to see how he could effect a passage of the river in time to take pari in the engagement. Resides General Sturgis’ force, there was ano ther force of three thousand mon under Colonel Smith, and still another under Colonel Groesbeck, on their way to Lexington from the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Tho forco under Colonel Smith had been sent from St. Josoph, at first, in pursuit of the half-organized rabble army under Patton, Boyd, and several other leaders, that left St. Joseph last week; but General Pope, on learn ing of tho precarious situation of affairs at Lexing ton, despatched fresh orders to them to hurry on to that place with all expedition. Mr. Wasson like wise states that there were thousands of persons, men, women, and children, from the neighboring country, gathered on the banks of the river oppo site Lexington all day Wednesday, and up to ten o’clock at night, watching with intense eagerness the progress of the battle! They could not get across tne river, however, to the opposite side, agd were therefore ignorant of the result of tho fighting. WHEREABOUTS OF GENERAL POPE. [Frem the St. Louis Democrat, 20th.] Two weeks ago General Pope left St. Louis for the purpose of examining into the state of affairs in North Missouri, and to endeavor to restore peace to., that distracted section of tho State. In consequence of the incompetency, inefficiency, and drunkenness of some of the officers in command there, he found the country in a condition which beggars descrip tion. Union men - had been driven from their homes, their horses stolen, their houses plundered, their families insulted and outraged, while the,fu ture eeemed almost without hopo. Immediately on his arrival in North Missouri, Gen. Pope commenced a thorough reform. Officers TUESDAY, SEPT. 24, 1861. FROM MISSOURI A FIGHT AT MARUATTSTOWN. THE WAR IN KENTUCKY. POSITION OF POCK’S FORCES. LETTER FROM ST. LOUIS, AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI. Surrender of Colonel Mulligan. F6BTIFICATIOXS OF THE CAPITAL. mil HI lIIBIA, IUISDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 1861. in high position woro sent to St. Louis undor arrest. Orders, enforcing the strictest discipline, wero is sued. Martin Green was taught that at even twenty-three miles from the railroad, and in an al most inaccessible place, ho was not safe, and fled for two days before a force not half so large as his own, scarcely stopping long enough to feed his horses. Even this flight would not have saved him if the Sunshine had not been allowed to fall into his hands. A few days. later, General Pope appeared at Platte river bridge—where the greatest outrage on record had been recently committed by .the Scces sionists. At his approach the bridge-burners fled, bearing with thorn great quantities of plunder. Starting three columns—one from St. Joseph, ano ther from Cameron, and still another from Mexico —in pursuit, these three columns to concentrate as thoy approached Lexington so as to corral the rebels, Gen. Pope returned along the line of tho reilroad to encourage the organization of Homo Guards, nnd place them on such a footing as to ena ble them to take care of Northern Missouri without the assistance of troops from abroad. Having ac complished this work, Gen. Pope is now in St. Louis; and we trust ho will remain long enough to assist in the organization of the large force assem bled at this point. Letter from SI. Louis. [Correspondence of The PrcSG.J TIIK DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN GEN. DllEMGN'l' AND COL. BLAIR —ORGANIZATION* OF THE WESTIiRH ARMV—MANNERS OF THE SECESSIONISTS—GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILING IN MISSOURI. St. Loris, September 18,1861. Quite an unfortunate condition of aflaiife is ju.-t at present existing in our midst. I any unfortu nate, for up to Saturday last everything was work ing smoothly. The Union cause was gaining strength, and even the barbarity on the Cannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, so atrocious and liohdish, had the effect of turning a good many heretofore traitors from their evil ways. The position of our able Representative just at present is by no moans an enviable one. “ What has he done ?” is the universal interrogation. This question, which it is understood will he answered fully in a few days, keeps the public pulse at fover heat. That Col. Blair has been for some time past aware of the rising popularity in our midst of Gen. Fremont, and has felt that the power of con trolling certain matters was rapidly slipping into other hands, cannot be denied. Nor do his friends here by any means approve hi 3 course in endea voring to ignore the fact that the Government has thought fit to place so valuable a man in the De partment of the West as Gen. Fremont, even though at the sacrifice of Col. Blair’s 1 ‘ great expectations ’ ’ This morning’s Democrat has a card from Col. Blair, commenting rather sharply on the editorial of the day previous, which is the subject of general remark on the street this morning. The announcement of the arrest of Cob Blair, which appeared in the papers of Monday, has not been denied by Col. 8., whilo he makes reference to It in his card. When a fair exposition of tho whole matter comes out, we may be wiser on cer tain points than we are now, but rest assured there will be a ent of pretty largo size let out Of the “ bag" by somebody. Meantime, Major General Fremont is laboriously at work, and yesterday morning, it being a fine day, he had a grand review out at Camp Benton, where a most superb flag was raised on the staff in front of the General’s quarters. Troops arc moving in various directions, and it is estimated that sis thousand men have departed from this point during the past week. The rendez vous at Camp Benton are most admirably adapted for military purposes, being directly in the rear of tho fair grounds, on the edge of a pleasant grove, in front of which there are three long rows of bar racks one story high, adapted for winter quarters for the soldiers. I)ay before yesterday Second street, the princi pal business thoroughfare for our heavy grocery houses, was blossomed oTcr with Union colors from one end to the other. It was indeed a pretty Eight. The flags, mostly of one sizo, were suspended from the third-story windows to about the middle of the street, and their uniformity and attractiveness was the subject of remark on all sides. In most of the bookstores, on Fourth street, are Union badges, emblems, pictures of Lyon, McClel lan, Siege, and others, and it is amusing to hear the comments “ Seoesh” makes upon them when that article com o6 along. For instance, “ There’s Lyon, glad he’s out of the way;” “Here’s fuss and feathers, the old sinner,” (General Scott,) Ac., Sees. .But the female Seeeshcr is a model of gentility nnd perfection. They swing in through.theibpen door with a degree of contempt, as though the air was impregnated with a malaria of somesprt, and if, perchance, a few Union flags happen to bc-for sale, thoy innocently ask "what these things are fbr One lady (?) tamed over the Atlantic Monthly grith.the poin£,of her parasol, disdaUfipg to touch it with her fingejs, because it had thtfXnicrican flag on its cover ! r Whew ! The city is throbbing with excitement. Enough ha? transpired during the past three or four days to enliven everybody, who, during the long, hot summer, has been caught napping. Horses, wagons, saddles, army equipments of every imaginable sort arc pouring in here from the East, while out on the borders of the city the erecting of barricades and entrenchments has kept hundreds of men occupied who were glad enough to get eighty cents a day. Indeed, gangs of men were kept at work all night for a number of days, and relieved at day-break by fresh recruits. St. Lottie is truly a military city in fact, and Ihe change which has been wmight here within three months is won derful to contemplate. If you will go down to Chateau.avenue, there you will find General Fre mont’s headquarters, surrounded by military offi cers and others seeking information in regard to business oonnected with this department. Go hack up to General McKinstry’s quarters and all is hurry and bustle there, and thus it is all tho da; long. East night reports came of n battle at Lexington, and the defeat of General Price by the Federals; yesterday we had news of a terrible railroad acci dent near Cincinnati; and while I write, it is con fidently reported that six regiments are to leave this neighborhood for Washington. We cannot spare a man from this point, or the State, at pre sent, and if troops are drawn away from us, and our position weakened, we are liable at any hour to an attack which may result badly to our side. The position of Missouri, at present, is a favorable one for the Union cause. Let us not be suffered to undo all that has been done, thus far, in purging the State of traitors, and planting the old flag in every town, from low* to Arkansas. Marks. Brigadier General S. D. Sturgis a Penn syivaman. [For The Press.] As tho recent distinguished services of this gal lantofficer at the battle of Wilson’s Creek, near Springfield, Mo., and his more recent promotion, have excited the curiosity of the public to know more about him, and as it is probable that he will ■ play an important part in the great drama now be- • lug enacted in Missouri, I propose giving a briof Sketch of his military career. General Sturgis is a native of Shippenshurg, ! Cumberland county,. Pennsylvania. He entered" West Point in 1842, graduated in 1846, aid imme- j diately thereafter joined General Taylor’s army as ' brevet Eeeond lieutenant Second Dragoons. His | first ser vide of any importance was rendered two . days before the battle of Buena Vista, at which time he mado a reconnoissance, the results of which had much to do with the plans of the subsequent battle. Carieton in his history of the battle gavo him great credit for his services. At the close of the Mexican war he was sent to California, where he performed two years of hard service, and was then ordered to New Mexico, where he romained three years, during which time he was engaged in the battle of Ojo Caliente under Col. Cooke, and subsequently commanded an expedition against the Indians, gaining a brilliant victory, for which achievement the Legislature of New Mexico passed him a vote of thanks, and a resolution asking the President to pro mote him, in eompliance with which he was commissioned captain First Cavalry, 1855. In 1857 he was in the battle with the Cheyenne Indians, under the command of Col. Sumner. In 1860 ho commanded a very important. expedition against tho Kiowa and Camanche Indians. His force com prised six companies. This was his mo^ important action up to that date, and proved a most signal victory. The Secretary of War in hi 3 report, Dec. 1860, notices it in the following flattering manner: “A very active campaign has been carried on against the Kiowa and Camanehe Indians on the head-waters of the Arkansas and Canadian rivers, where they have been met and chastised on several occasions. In one of these engagements, towards the head-waters of the Republican fork of Kansas river, a large body of Indians was encountered by Capt. Sturgis, of the First Cavalry, and severely ohastised. They have been broken and dispersed in every direction.” After this success he retired to Fort Smith, where he was posted when our pre sent difficulties were inaugurated. This was an hour of intense intercst,to him—resignations in tho army and navy were numerous, aud at Fort Smith every commissioned officer resigned except the brave and loyal Sturgis. Who can tell tho trials of his position ?• Yet he resolved to die rather than forsake the flag around which our brave country men have so often rallied and pressed on to victory. He was left in command at the fort, and maintained the post until the State troops, ovor three hundred strong, with ten ■ pieces of cannon, were sent against him. At the same time all the country round were in arms and concentrating overwhelming forces. At this im portant crisis he bid defiance to their hosts, and gallantly marched his command out of the fort, taking with him all the movable Government pro perty, including 20 wagons and teams, and in safety returned to Fort f-eaven^-grth—the rebels landing and taking possession only thirty minutes I fter ho had retired, for this important service I j . believe he was commissioned major. Ilis retire ment in Fort Leavenworth was of short duration, lie soon hastened at the head of 2,300 men to co operate with the iamonted Gen. Lyon, with whom heformed a junction on Grand river, July 7th, and from tlioncc they marched to Springfield in one column, Lyon commanding. Tho groat danger that threatened our army at Springfield at this date was probably never realized by any but those immediately exposed to it. It is ft matter of his tory now that Lyon had urged the great need of reinforcements, without which ho could not hope successfully to engage the overwhelming host that was approaching him. In this hour of peril, when the Government was unable to send the help asked for, his main dependence rested on tho loyal and gallant Sturgia and Siegjp. At a consultation of officers it was determined that but one alternative remained—to make battle, and by a hasty march endeavor to surprise the enemy—confound and scatter them, and before he could recover, retreat to some better position. This was the resolve— this the forlorn hope. Forward marched the brave liltlo army, every man resolved to “do or die 1 for ilia country. Lyon, supported by Sturgis, lod tho attack in front : while s; cg i c was appointed to condnet the flanking movement, which in its execution so surprised the enemy in tho rear that he at first broke under fe'icglo's vigor ous firo, and precipitately retreated on to tho main body. This was an advantage gained, but, unfor tunately, was soon lost by a terrible mistake. Seiglo believed that an approaching column was Lyon’s men, but it proved to bo the enemy, and- this fatal error was not discovered until they were so near to Siegle’s artillery that by their first fire they killed all hishorses, and rendered him powerless to bring away his cannon, except one piece, which was drawn by the prisoners he had previously captured. This sad disastor led to his utter defeat and rout, oyery man seeking his own safety by flight from the field. In front, tho enemy having learned of tho approach of Lyon, were ready to commence tho batlle, sanguine, from their superior numbers, that the contost would be of short duration. Tho battle commenced, and wn3 hotly contested. Lyon, like a brave and desperate general, led and enopuraged the men with daring gallantry, and seemed utterly rccklcs3 of danger. Ilis exposuro proved fatal to him, for in the early part of the battle he was se verely wounded ; but, even in this condition still gave his orders, and, in a desperate struggle that was about to onsue, a Wisconsin regiment which had lost its colonel called to him to load them, lie immediately placed himself at their head, and led on, alas! to instant death. The hero of tho battle WAS Slain. Tlio charge, however, proved per fectly resistless, and the enemy's line was bro ken. At this moment Major Sturgis was informed of the fate of Lyon, and at once compre hended, that the command rested on him. This was a critical moment, and what fe.a strange fact, a perfect sileneo reigned over tho field of battle. Sturgis at once convoked his officors, and While they were discussing the possibility of retreating, a column in front, bearing a United States flag, was aeon approaching. This was supposed to be Sie gel's Brigade, and they at once formed in line of battle, and prepared to join columns. But what a surprise, when the enemy opened fire on them, and showed his true colors ! Here then was a dilemma. Their leader, the devoted Lyon, was doad, Sicgol routed, and the forces he had engaged in the rear had now reunited with their main column, was - marching forward, and already engaged in deadly conflict with the remnant of the little army, with a new commander, known to not more than half his men. Bnt under all these discouraging circum stances, Sturgis was sufficient for the moment, and, by his own coolness and deeds of heroism, inspired his men with a. new enthusiasm, and led them into the hottest of tho fight, driving the enemy before j them, and then turning on some other points of | their lines, he would break and throw it into confn- j sion, sending them flying in evory direction; and : so continued for three long Amirs, giving orders j and leading his men, until the centre and right j flank of the enemy were completely broken and j panic-stricken, and fell back in disorder. At this favorable moment, whon the ammunition of one of tire reshnenia was hi,oat.>,l, he thought it best tO retreat, and having collected the wounded of the army, he gave the command, and retreated in good order, until they reached Springfield, where they were joined by Siegel. Believing that Siegel held the commission of colonel, Major Sturgis at once gave him the command of the army. On the fol lowing day they continued rctroating towards Holla. It was soon disclosed to Sturgis that Siegel held ho commission, and- he again resumed the command) and reached Rollain safety. It was certainly no over-estimate of the ser vice rendered on this occasion that induced-Mr. Eineolnto promote Major Sturgis to the command j of a Brigadier General. The army had good rea- j son to rejoice that a competent officer was so soon | found after the fall of the heroic Lyon—one who by j his skill and gallantry led and directed them until they had gained a decided success, covering them selves with military glory, and then leisurely fall ing back, leaving the enemy in snch a sad condition that he was unable to pursue. The above facts are now matters of history, and this sketch is only too brief to do full justice to the heroic subject. From tho past, we have good rea son to believe that Gen. Sturgis in the future will lead on our brave soldiers to many a victory and glorious triumph until rebellion is crushed, and the flag of the Union triumphantly vindicated. Then, with green bays a generous and grateful country will crown the gallant victors, and shed teara of sorrow for the heroic dead. I. H. Pittsburg, Sept. 20,1861. AFFAIRS IN KENTUCKY. Louisville, Sept. 23.—A battalion of Seces sionists, under command of Mitchell Leporello, drove in Captain Gibson’s pickets last night, on Salt river. Four Union men are missing. A Federal encampment has been established at Harrodsburg. Two prominent Secession repre sentatives, named Irving and Silvcrtooth, have been arrested. Two supposed spies from Buckner’s army were arrested in Louisville this morning. Fkaskfobi, Sept, S3,—lt is thought that J. C. Breckinridge and TVm, Preston escaped from here through Montgomery county on Friday last. General Sherman had possession of Muldraugh’s Hill yesterday. Henry Dent,'city marshal, has beon appointed provost marshal of this city. Eflcct of the Action of the Legislature, A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, in a letter from Paducah, dated Sept. 17,1861, says: The action of the Legislature of Kentucky has fallen upon the rebels here like a clap of thunder in a clear sky. They fully calculated on a unani mous approval of the “ extra-constitutional sublime neutrality” policy, under which they have been so effectively aiding the rebels end killing .out the loyalty of Kentucky Union'mon. They are taken “ all aback,” and the wiser among them are 11 taking to their heel 6” while yet there is time af forded them to make their escape to Dixie. On yesterday morning, a gentleman living some twelve miles from here, seeing a lot of his neighbors, who have been loud-mouthed and blatant Secessionists, with their “ baps’’ packed up, and marching with their faces toward the “ land of cotton,” be hailed them te knew what they meant —in reply to which they swore that they could stand Lincoln’s procla mation, Grant’s proclamation, Fremont’sproclama tion, and alt other “Black Republican stuff,” but the action of the “ Abolition Legislature of their own State” was more than they could stand, or would stand. And so they shook the dust from their feet as a testimony against Kentucky, that she had disgraced herself by becoming abolition ized. POSITION OF POLK’S FORCES. The rebels, under the Right Reverend Father in God, Major Gen. Leonidas Bishop Polk, Esq., are now in Mayfield, some twenty-eight miles south of this place, where they are said to be accumulating troopßand fortifying their position, and are os usual scouring the country far and near, preying on the people, disarming Union men and running them off, so that they are compelled to fly to our lines for protection. PROBABILITIES OP A COLLISION. It is probable that the rebels may march upon us here, out I am skeptical about it, though it is certain ibat we will move against them as soon as wo can get wagons to transport us, for the sooner we attack them at Mayfield the better for us, pro vided we go in sufficient force. Let them entrench strongly there, and they have the key to this whole section of country. But if they are driven from there, they mast retreat into Tennessee, and con tent themselves with defending thoir own soil. They boldly sav that they will take “Jackson’s purchase,” (which is tho namo given to all that portion of Kentucky lying west of the Tennessee river,) out of Kentucky, and attach it to Tennessee, and unless they are driven out of here soon, they will hold a mock convention, and declare it out of Kentucky and the Union, and in the Southern Con federacy. A portion of the force from Bird’s Point, Cairo, and Fort Holt, just opposite Cairo in Ken tucky, sailed down the Mississippi last week, and are said now to be at Blondville, Ballard county, which is about the same, distance from Mayfield that Paducah is j and if this be so, they will certainly start to-day or to-morrow, and attack the forces at Mayfield simultaneously. AFFAIRS AT FORTRESS MONROE AND VICINITY. Fortress Monroe, via Baltimore, September 22.— The steamerS. R. Spaulding arrived from Hatteras Inlet this morning. On Tuesday Inst the steamer Fanny ran down to Ooracoke Inlet with a company of troops, who en tirely destroyed the rebel fortifications abandoned some time since. The magazine was burnt and the cannon sunk. It is said that the rebels were assembled in force at Washington and Newborn, and that two thou sand of them had landed on Roanoke Island with the intention of destroying the lighthouse and the dwellings of the Union men, A detachment of seven hundred men, accompanied by a naval force i were about to leave Hatteras Inlet topre* vent Ibis inroad. The rebel private ere Coffee and irwfcti* bad visited Ocracokc Inlet, to earry off the cannon left by tho rebels, but- they loft on the appearance of the Fanny. The stoamers Pawnee and Susquehanna wero still at Ilalteras Inlet. Tho Argonaut , of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, laden with fisli and Ealt, ran into the inlet, and was se cured as a prize A portiou of tho Eleventh Regiment, Now York Fire Zotmvos, oomposad mainly of the members of the First Regiment Fire Zouaves, reached Old Point this morning. There was an alarm last night at Newport News. Tho troops in tho Fortress and at Camp Hamilton were also under arms at dusk. A considerable rebel foreo was soon near Nowport News, but it was withdrawn after burning a few grain ricks. Movements of the Navy. A correspondent of the New York Tnncr. writing from-Fortress Monroe under date of Sept. 20, says: Though nothing of particular importance has transpired of Into, there aro certain movements which indicate that great activity jwevails with reference to tho Southern const, in both the army nnd navy. Frigates, sloops-of-war, and gunboat--, come into tho lioads, l»y for ft dfty or IllHKiar, ob tain a few supplies, tuko in some coal, and arc off again. It is understood that thoy take their flight southward. Tho -precise locality where they will congregate may not bo more definitely indicated now. Gunboats and vessels of light draft prepon derate. Thcro aro hut few places where tho great frigates, like tho Minnesota and Wabash, draw ing from so to 38 fdut'of water, can be made useful. I believe that it wilfnot ho deemed harsh or un timely criticism, to say that it has been a piece of practical folly to employ these great ships in blockading Charleston,, when the nearest they could approach to tho channel, through which steamers and vessels trading with that port pass, was five miles. Ships of ten nnd fifteen feet- draft arc wanted there and on tho coast generally, and then WO should not have the constant report that rebel steamers and sailing eraft pass in and out of harbors, while the blockading ships were miles awnv, nnd yet tho nearest they could get. Within tho last twelve hours several light draft, some of them sidc-wheol, gunboats, formerly tugs of great power, have coino into the Roads. Wero Ito guess, I would say that they would next ap pear on Pamlico Sound, through Hatteras Inlet, though of this I have no positive information! Judging from the class and number of gunboats that from time to time appear here, wc may safely affirm that our country will soon eclipse any othor in this respect. A correspondent of the New York World, wri ting from the samo point, expresses the same opinion: • M f c are npen the eve of sailing. It is in conjunc tion with several other naval vessois to an import- ■ ant point upon tho Southern coast, there to make a demonstration worthy of tho fore? sent. It would certainly bo highly injudicious to make tho least development respecting tho precise destination of this formidable naval expedition, yet I will ven ture to remark that it is one of a number of secret expeditions which have for some time been in con templation against the strongholds of the robels on the Southern coast, besides that which resulted so brilliantly and successfully at Hatteras Inlet, on the coast of North Carolina. Within tho past weok Such notes of preparation have been heard as have sufficiently demonstrated to the initiated that ano ther achievement" still greater and more glorious than that of Forts Hatteras and Clark will soon be made. The Retiring Naval Officers. Commodoro Stringham entered tho navy in 1809, and has been in the service fifty-one years, twen ty-olio of which have been at soa. He therefore is probably upward of sixty years of age. Commo dore Pendorgrast entered the navy in 1812, and has been in tho service forty-nine years, twenty of which have been at sea. Captain Nicholson en tered the navy in 1812, has been forty-eight years in the service, twenty-six-of which have been at sea. Captain Hull entered the navy in ISIS, has been in tho service forty-seven years, twenty-one of which have beon at sea. Captain Chauncey en tered the navy in 1812, has been in the service for ty-nine years, seventeen of which have been at soa. Captain Merger entered the navy in ISIS, has 1)0011 in the service forty-five years, nineteen of which have been at sea. Thcso are some of the officers relieved. In anrord, tho order relieves all. in the Atlantic Blockading Squadron senior to Capt, L- M. Goldsborough, who will be flag officer of. the squadron. Cant. Goldsborough entered the ser vice from the District of Columbia in 1812, and has been forty-eight years in the service, seventeen of which have been at sea. His last cruise was in the frigate Congress, to the South American coast, and kas just returned to New York. The officers re lit-red will await farther orders. The “Contrabands.” Properly directed and systematically detailed and disciplined, the negroes now working for the Government here perform a great deal of labor, and are considered superior for most descriptionsof work to any other class of laborers. They do pretty much everything that white laborers are expected to perform, and are coming to be preferred, not only.as quite as productive, but as more cheerful and Willing. It is not to he disguised, however, that a consoicusnoss ©f.tbeiyimportoncc crops out now and then in their hearing- eud eonversatiou, On the whole, however, the commendation of the “contraband" is universaland-hearty. Theirfu ture eohdlttoH 1s frequently discussed among them selves. They do not appear to have any settled ideas about it, any farther than that there is no. immediate prospect of their being restored to their former owners. Now and then one appears a little concerned with, the stories he heard from his late master, and braved in the running away, that the Yankees, when they were through building fortifi cations, would take tho negroes to Cuba. This and all other questions in their minds Eoon yield to the present feeling of satisfaction consequent on the novelty attending their changed condition, and in having enough to eat, “ rain or shine.” SOUTHERN NEWS. Date and Interesting from New Orleans. Tho Cincinnati Gazette of Saturday says : We had a long conversation yesterday with avery intelligent man, who has resided in New Orleans for a number of years, and left there only ten days since. He says that there are now about four thousand troops in tho city. There is no drafting, and there has been none, except the illegal im pressments carried on by the captains of volunteer organizations. The interference of the British con sul, some time since, by which some Sixty Of QIICOB Victoria’s subjects wore released, rendered kidnap ping unpopular. The rumor of an intended attack by the United States troops agitates the community as often as once a week, and delights a full half of the population. Our informant believes that nearly all the mechanics and laboring men are for the Union, and a majority of the merchants also. Many of the latter were originally Secessionists, but the blockade and consequent utter prostration of business has made them painfully conscious of their orror. Many stores have been closed for want of goods to sell, and other large houses will soon close. Tho city could easily be taken by a force of ten thousand men by way of the lower river or Lake Ponchartrain, and the defences northward consist only of a few rude breastworks which have not yet been mounted with guns. As before stud, a large proportion of the people arc disgusted with rebellion, and there is now no boasting except from a prominent few of Jeff. Davis’ officeholders. It is a little significant that the Picayune, a late con vert to Secessionism, is tho chief reliance of the people for news, crowds visiting that office in preference to the original traitor sheets, the Delta and Crescent. The blockade has been rigidly car ried out. For a long time uot a single vessel has passed it, tho reports of the Southern papers to the contrary notwithstanding. As will be inferred from the statements in regard to business given above, great distress prevails. Thousands are out of employment, and a freo market has been put in operation. In the country tho state oi affairs is no better. Owing to the ex cessive drought injthe Gulf counties of Mississippi, not half a crop of corn was raised; while in the cotton districts of Northern Louisiana, the terrible rains that have prevailed during the past two mouths have much damaged the crop. Our inform ant says that nearly all the cotton he saw on hie passage North was not over a foot and a half high. The negroes have, in some places, acted some what suspiciously — all, doubtlessly, understand ing the condition of political affairs; and seve ral outbreaks, that bid fair to be formidable, have occurred, but been suppressed. A planter, only a few weeks since, wrote to his agent in New Orleans : “ For God’s sake, send me $4OO worth of provisions (naming the articles want ed,) for I have nothing to feed my people with.” Our informant had a passport from General Twiggs, and made his way up tho river without molestation. In conclusion, we were assured that one decisive Northern victory will rouse the now concealed Union sentiment at the South. As proof of this it may be stated, that immediately after tho Hat teras victory the report was current in New Or leans that North Carolina would rejoin the Union; and this report was generally believed, though the fort itself was regarded as unimportant. MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS. The Naval Expedition Down the Ohio, ' Flao-Suip N. TV. Thomas, near Evansville, Sept. 18, 1861.—The flag-ship IV. Tit. Thomas, Capt. James Gormly, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Phillips, reached Evansville in ad vance of tho fleet, at 4 o’clock P. M., this day. The fleet—composed of thirtcon steamors—are all in sight, and inuke a beautiful appearance. There has been but little of interest transpiring siuco we left. TVo have tho cream of the Umted Stales army on board, composed ofdctachmontsof the Cincinnati Home Guards. At Louisville, we added two rnor* boats to oar fleet —the Charlie] Miller and Pink Varble. It took us 48 hours J to pass through the canal At Flint Island the flag-ship hove to for the re mainder. of the fleet to come up. There is enthu siasm at all the towns that we passed, especially at Cannelton. At Lewishurg, Ky., thero is a splendid Union flag flying. Onr murines saluted it with thiec cheers. Interesting Account or the Situation or Affairs in Virginia. A deserter from the rebel army says the number of troops from ltichmoml to the Potomac, at Lees burg in one direction and Acquia creek aad Mathias Point in another, may safely be put down at one hundred and seventy-five thousand. Fifty thou sand of this number were at Bichmond last week, another fifty thousand at Manassas, while the re maining seventy-five thousand are scattered along from that point to Munson’s Hill, and from the vi cinity of Roland’s Ferry to Harper’s Ferry, and on the Potomac, south of Alexandria, from the vicinity oi Acquia Creek to Mathias Point. The troops at Leesburg are militia, and number about five . thousand. x There are also about five thousand in. the vicinity of Roland’s Ferry. The force at Fairfax Court House is quite small. Generals Beauregard and Johnston make this place their headquarters. The main conspi cuous battery on Munson’s Hill consists of three forty-two-pounders. A little in the rear of this is another battery, more obscure, containing three moregunst The men are generally well clad at present, but not with woollen clothing, and are beginning to suffer for the want of them, especially TWO CENTS, those from- She extremo Southern States. Blaniiets re very much needed at nightv, audit is considered impossible te< supply their wanfe. The troops hare no shoos except those they brought from homo, and' most of them arc about used up, ned there is no possible means for supplying the' article. They cannot lie manufactured, as leather is scarce, and thoro being no neatsfoot oil to be liad\ bides cannot be cured for the manufacture of leather. lie thini;3 that the anticipated advance will bo mndosimniuineousJynt Nolan’3 Fevry, Alexandria, and at a point between Acquia Creek and' Mathias I’oint. The movement at Alexandria will proba bly bo a feint. They have made every attempt to induce General McClellan to attack them'in their masked batteries, but are now satisfied that he will not do it, and consider it a military necessity to advance themselves. Salt is sourco at fifteen dollars per sack; eoft'ec fifty oonts per pound ; com mon sugar, twenty-fivo cents; common motoes, one dollar per gallon. lie says Jeff. Davis-, although not dead, was unite feeble when his death was announced, and that life health is declining fast. Flag Oilk-ci' Goldsborough. A correspondent of tho Evening Mullet iu giver tho following sketch of/Bonis M. Goldsborough; successor to Flog Officer Stringham : He was born in tho city of Washington, and >3 a son of (he iftte Charles If. Uoldeborough, for many years secretary to tho Board of Navy Commis sioners. 110 entered the msj at an unusually early age—June 18, 3812—having personally so licited his appointment from- President Madison, and, passing through the varioue grades, became a post-captain September 11, 1865. When a lieu tenant on hoard the rvrpoise Ottobcr 16, 1827, lie was distinguished by tho dashing manner in which he captured a piratical brig, by hoarding, driving the pirates into their boats, and finally to the shore, keeping up a running lire, and prodiicing great slaughter among them. From 1856 to 1857 ho was superintendent of tho Naval Academy at Annapolis, a position for which his studies had fitted him in an eminent degree, and tho duties of which he performed with marked ability, receiving tho special commendation of tho Secretary of tho Navy. Among tho ships which he has commanded may be mentioned the Ohio, 74 ; Cumberland, 44; and Congress, 44. With the Inst named, for two years past the flag-ship of Commodore Sands, he has returned from the Brazil station within a fow weeks, earnestly desirous of drawing his sword in the cause of that country which ho prizes beyond his life. LOCAL WAR NEWS. Matters at the Navy Yap.p.— Yesterday morning, Captain S. F. Dupont, for some time commander of the navy yard, having been or dered South, was presented to the master workmen at the yard and Naval Constructor Hoover. The Captain made a parting speech on the occasion. He complimented the men very highly for the en ergy and skill displayed in their different depart ments, and said that he had been groatly satisfied with thoir labors. The workmen at the FMladCl pbia itavy yard hare accomplished a thing unpro cedented in history—the construction of a sleop-of warin fifty-eight days For this they were enti tled to great credit, and the Captain hoped that the same energy as has been shown heretofore would characterize the men during his absence. Yesterduy the force of men at the navy yard was increased, by the addition of 70 ship carpen ters and 40 laborers. The Harriet Lane is re ceiving her stores preparatory to another cruise, Sho will bo ready to receive her officers by to night. This vessel was built by W. H. WeW>,of New York, in 1855. Sho is of 670 tons register, and mounts five rifled 32-pounders. She has re ceived all the necessary repairs. The new side-wheel steamer, it is thought, will be ready in about a week or ten days. A number- ©f Holmes’ mctallio life-boats, pur chased by the Government, hu been received at the navy yard. Captain Drayton, who wa3 ordered to the re ceiving ship, has boon since ordered to the Pacific on a special mission. Captain Ogden, of New York, is to take charge of tho receiving ship. The re cently-shipped scamen and ordinary seamen, who were on board the receiving ship, have been taken to Washington to compose the crew of the Pcnsa cola, which is being fitted but at the Washington navy-yard. The Rov. Mr It. Talbot, U. S. N., who has boon for some time past rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chester, has been, by his own request, ordered on active duly by the Navy Department. Tho subject of enlarging the navy yard is now being agitated by the joint special committee of Councils, appointed for the purpose of urging upon the Government the propriety of so doing. The committee paid a visit to the yard, and received a - salute of thirteen guns from on board the re ceiving ship Princeton. The United States steamer ffi ontieello, which has been at the navy yard for the past two weeks repairing the heavy damages received at Hattoras Inlet, left yesterday afternoonfbr Fortress Monroe, where she goes to again join the blockading fleet. While here sbo received a valuable acquisition in the shape of rilled gun. Hor armament now con sists of one ton-inch pivot gun, one rifled Parrott gun, thirty-pounder, and three thirty-two pounders. Her present officers and crew have been in three engagements, and ore all anxious to again meet the ODemy.. The following is a list of her officers : Daniel L. Braine, lieutenant commanding; E, V, Gager, master; ,1. F.. Winchester, master; G. De' F. Barton, paymaster; Fred. E. Potter, assistant surgeon ; G. M. Wait, chief engineer; Jonathan Thomas, assistant engineer ; C. L. Griffin, assistant engii eer ; L. A. Brown, Richard Hustaee, A. G. Stcbbips, master’s mates. Breech-Loadisg Fire-Arms— Sharp and Haskiss’ Masueactohv.—Messrs. Sharp & Han kins’ breech-loading fire-arm manufactory deserves to rank among our public institutions, as its re sources for making these weapons are now being pretty much monopolized by the Government. . Tho building ia situated on the west side of the Schuylkill rivor, a short distance below the termi nus of the wire bridge. It presents a massive ap pearance to the spectator, quite in keeping with the important character of its functions. It is built of brick, is four stories in height, and is sur mounted by a gothic tower from which floats the “Banner of the Free.” During Saturday and yesterday workmen were employed digging trenches on Bridge street, and the “ Summer road,” as it is called, to permit of the introduction of gas into the building. Such is the extent of the orders for arms that have been received, that it has been found necessary to provide for running the establishment both night and day. Messrs. Sharp & Hankins have received a con tract for furnishing arms to tho navy, nnd aro now genius ready to fill it. It will bo necessary to con struct certain tools especially for this purpose. Independently of the Government work, the fol lowing descriptions of arms arc here constantly being made: Sharp’s sporting rifle; Sharp’s latest patent breech-loading rifle for the army; No. 3 Sharp's patent- five-inch barrel repeating pistol; No. 2of the same, throe-inch barrel; No. lof the same, two-and-a-half-inch barrel. These pistols are all four-barreled. The entire series of wea pons manufactured in the building are patented by Mr. Sharp. Their manufacture has given employ ment to about eighty hands, during the dullest times, and the number will now bn increased. In case it should be found necessary, two hundred men could be employed in the building at one time. All of the weapons above enumerated are of the breech-loading pattern, and aro made of the best quality of steel. The steel used has hitherto been entirely imported, but experiments will shortly be made for the purpose of testing American steel, and the prospect is that it will bo found to possess quite as valuable qualities as the foroign article. Steel possesses in a higher degree tlum any other compound the qualities requisite for firearms. It is tenacious, elastic, and hard, to a much greater extent than cither of the other materials. Proba bly tho best steel yet produced in this country is that made of Salisbury iron, a more tenacious ma terial than tho best forges of England can yield. By Government tests mode at the Albany iron works it is sold to have'’ stoo’d a test of 107,000 pounds to the square inch. Messrs. Sharp & Hankins, also manufacture all the ammunition, cartridges, etc., used with their weapons. This branch of their business is carried on in a structure outside of, but adjacent to the main edifice. Twelve thousand arms of various descriptions aro turned out here in the course of a year, and most of them sold direct to the city trade, and many more are exported to California and the other loyal States. Previous to the shipment of the weapons pur chased by the Government, thoy are required to ho tested with a double charge of ammunition. Prom the quality of the materials, however, and the skilfulness of tho workmen, besides the care exer cised in tho supervision of the entire establishment, very fow of the arms tested fail to come up to the standard. The MAxmcrcßE of Sworhs.—No less than eight firms in and around the city are how making cavalry swords. Ilorstmann A Bro. re ceive tho sword blades in their rough state, polish and temper them, and provido handles and scab bards. Henry Disston has modified the machinery of his extensive saw factory in Laurel street, and his entire forco arc now making swords, bridle bits, and horse-shoes. Shcble & Fisher, whose factory is at Frankford, have changed their fork and rake min to an annory for swords and Babrc bayonets. G. A. Vandyko it Co., also noarFrankford, employ three hundred men upon cavalry spui’S, belt plates, and sword and scabbard mountings. Lambert & Mast ure mounting Gorman sword blades. Thero are as many moro firms engaged upon the same species of war implements. Thomas J. Jeffries, Esq., of Philadelphia, paid a visit to Washington last week, at tho request of the War Department, to make arrangements for or ganizing a huge blacksmith shop for tho Depart ment. A Patriotic Lodge.—“We learn by a gentle man from Wilmington, Delaware, that the Odd Fel lows of that loyal and patriotic little city are moving to the supportof the Government in the war. On Fri day evening Columbia Lodge, No. 26,1. 0. 0. F., ■n nan imously voted to take $250 of the Government loan. Columbia is a young lodge, and is among the best in the State. This action of tho lodge, we are told, is mainly duo te Henry Eckel, tho district deputy grand Eire, who appealed to the patrioti---m of the members, successfully, as the result proved. This is the first lodge of Odd Fellows in Delaware that has thus practically spoken, and we trust it may not bo tho only ono. Columbia deserves tho noble name it bears. Affairs at tub Arsenal.— Tlie supplies at tho arsenal, consisting of material for making up the different articles of soldier’s clothing,, are fiven out daily. Hundreds of women in tho neigli orhood are kept busily at work. Major Gibson, commanding officer at the arsenal, is about to be succeeded in position by Mr. Alligood, of this city. Fortv-first Regiment.—A portion of tlie Forty-first Pennsylvania Kegiment made a street parade yesterday morning, accompanied by Birg feld’s Band. Tho men were uniformed in hlue frock-coats and blue pants, and wore the regulation felt hat. They were not armed. Thisreriment is commended by Colonel Gregory, enu has been re* eruited from our Homo Guardi for active service. Esteiled.— Company A, of the First Re giment Gray Keeerrot), has unanimously expelled Wm. H. Winder, who, it will be recollected, was arrested some time since for treason, and seat to Fort Lafayette. THE WEEKLY PRESS. Thi Wezxl7 Paz 33 nil! te nzt tc insertion tuy nia!l{sKr az.v.£ait, afivnr.c*-,) at,»4e««>S3»o* Thru t v .?Us. “ «i 4.0* Fire “ 11 *' Ten “ «* «( 12. ©0 Twer.!; - lt “ ii {to ct:s oddroM; Sl>*o* Tnrrr.tr Coplrs, or otm, (t: address each srAscriter.) earh,. 1,9 t Wct a Club of Twn-ntj-cne or otcTj STB "Wiil C-t-pJ it tke of the Clllb. •y Pcstmwters are reouc-stal to act m Sot Tni Wezxlt Pazsa, THE CITY. ISP For Additional Local Matter see inside ! East PE'SrsarLv/isr.B Aorici'lti'Hal asp . AY.ychaxical i- air.—The Fair of tbo Eaet Penn | sykmnia Agricultural and Mechanical gwtioty, I which was chartered by the last Legislature, wa3 j owmed yesterday rt the eycicty grounds, above I Norristown. _ It ml yfe kept open until to-morrow, I when-the prizes will be awarded. The Fair Ground : is sit .rated on an cminonse a mile-north of the town i and from it can bo had a beantifrd view of the ear rounding coMilry. As we enter at the gut* on the west silfe of the enclosure, -nr attention is at once ; attracted'to the largo frame ?mftding standing near j Jy in tbo centre of the- Fair Ground, vkich is known [ as tho home department. Here" an animated and £ leasing scone is presented. Th'e interior cf the nilding i? ’ festooned with flags and evergreens, forming a beautiful and striking contrast when : compared with tho gay counterpanes,"table- covers. | etc., which aro banging from number!esc- cords ' stretched across the room. Along the north sido arc spread to this view er col lection of flowers and plants whic.V send forth a pleasing perfume. As we paS3 on we notice various sue specimens of' needle work: Other-tables are loaded with eoUeotions of all kinds of Ltiee-thfede W'hm,. end as wo paee on down tho aifii'e-nr atten tion is attracted to a- real simon pure “ Vegetable bonnet." It is “ bwiit” entirely of vegetables and flowers. Tho frame i» composed of small'twigs, which are drawn inte-the shape of a bonr.et: The outride, or covering, is a largo cabbage lcrf,-and Li trimmed with grass and flowers; the str'sgr-ftr* made of corn leaves, and! the frill or cap insidwkj-oC’ leaves interwoven with'pinks, &c. Tbs display of flowers, fruits, and vegetables'ln the room is very fine, and all attention is paid to them by the visitors. In an ante room is a col lection of jellies, cakes, and confectionery. These delicacies are all deposited by ladies, which gives 'evidence that an all-important branch of education has not been neglected—that of housekeeping, A ' tempting array of pics and' custards makes up til 3 * collection. Along the north, west, and east sides of the en closure are arranged stalls'fse the accommodation of horses, bornod-caltle, ahesp, and bogs. The stock on exhibition is not remarkable in all its branches. There are some- fine animals in each class, such as will tempt the owners of Ecrubs make an improvement. Eflme of these animals excite a great deal of attention, most Of them for their beauty. Of horned cattle there are some fine specimens, but they are in small numbers.- The swine part of the show 'fe-paretty well repre sented. Tho sheep exhibition is not large, but it contains some pretty good representations of the “Long IVool," “ Fine IVool, “ and Midd-hs Wool." From what we can learn, it seemE that the farmers eon* elude it more profitable to grow sheep for wool than for mutton. It is expected thatby to-day the stalls for horses will ail be taken up, as new arrivals are constantly' coming in. During tho afternoon of yesterday « team of six mules, attached to a heawy wagon con taining about sevon tons of iron ore, attracted con siderable attention. The agricultural implements, which occupy a place in the rear of the grounds, are very fine. The race course attracts a good share of the at tention, and yesterday afternoon wo had tho plea sure of witnessing a very, interesting heat. The track is in excellent condition and fretting horses are in the ascendency. Tho track b one half mile round, and a platform has been erected from which an elegant view can be hadolear round the ground. The managers, who are indefatigable in their en deavors to please, deserve credit for the manner ia which matters were conducted. Board of Gfabdiaxs of Tliß.if’oOß,— Thi.j Board held their regular stated meeting at the Bloekley Almshouse yesterday afternoen. The house agent reported the census of the house up to Saturday last, os follows Whole number in the house Same time last year .2,276 Increase Admitted duriDg the last two weeks: 17t 8irth5...............**:.:-..- 12 Deaths 20 Discharged 137 E10ped...... 54 Number bound out S Number granted lodgings 41 Do. do. meals 132 The steward reported tho receipts of the House to be $115.70. The out-door agent reported having collected the sum of $2(4.62, and paid the same into the treasu ry. Total 8300.32. A number of bills were presented, and warrants were ordered to bo drawn for their respective amounts. The committee appointed to cancel unclaimed warrants remaining in the hands of the Board, re ported that they had cancelled the warrants, for various sums, amounting in the aggregate to $O5, and had notified the Citv Controller. The committee on reductions of salaries made a report, with a resolution annexed, reducing a asm. her Offalaries. Weeira the names of the oftees, tho salaries of which have b«en reduced, the amount of salary under the new arrangement, and the amount of reduction; Seduced Salary. Aimmat-of ReductLail. • /.91,400 ' $2OO Office. Steward..... Clerk of Store Storekeeper......... 850 Matron 550 Plumber... 500 Apothecary.. 800 Assistant Apothecary 475 Parmer 600 Gardener 500 ■Wagon-driTcr 360 ICS The committee also recommended that the office of steward’s clerk bo abolished. The report was adopted, after some little disco., si on. This will make a yearly saving .of JS-15. The committee appointed to • petition Councils for an increased appropriation made a report. It says that, in consideration cf the extraordinary demands made upon the Guardians - for out-door relief, together with the great increase of the popu lation of the house, which is nearly 20 per cent, over the estimates for 1661, and from.the fact that the population of the house for the present yea; has averaged 2,749, and that in all probability the weekly average until December 31; 1861, will not fall short of 3,200, tho committee have concluded to ask for an additional appropriation of in order to carry on the operations of tho Alms house, and afford sufficient relief to the out-door poor. The committee presented a resolution asking tims to urge the matter before Councils. Adopted. Mr. Dickinson offered tbe following, which wac unanimously adopted: Resolved, That Councils he requested to appro priate to the Board of Guardians" the trust funds under the wills of Esther Watts, George Emlen, James Hutton, Archibald Thompson, ana Bernard McMahon, that the same may be distributed in ac cordance with tho requirements ef said trusts. The steward's requisition was- read and grasted, and the Board then adjourned. The Continental Accident.—The New York World contained a vehement article a few days ago upon the Continental calamity, based upon an account copied from the local columns Of a Philadelphia afternoon paper. The Herald of ycßtorday Burning did Mr. Wheatley justice by publishing his card. The calamity occurred, saTS Mr. Wheatley, in a largo dressing room (in which were seven young ladies), lighted, as shown on the inquest, by a cen tre light six feet four metres from the floor. The gas-burner which set fire to the dress was an ordi nary bracket light, about five feet from the floor, on the wall alongside the mirror, the sameßS in B private house. Shelves find been placed all around the room to put the dresses os, and it was not with my permission or knowledge that nails had bees driven in the wall', which, in fact, were the cause of the accident. Death of a Sea Captain.—Yesterday af ternoon tho funeral of Captain Ferry C. Cope took place from bis late residence, at No. 337 Chestnut street. The deceased was 48 years of age and married, and had been fallowing the sea from boy hood. His last vessel was the fVm. Cummings, which has been taken charge of by Captain Dil lard, who has since sailed for Liverpool with grain. Capt Cope, previous to this, commanded the frigate Bird, running to California and tho East Indies. He died from small-pox, being sick only about ten days. Yesterday morning tho flags on the different vessels on tiie rivor front were displayed at half mast. The burial took place at the Lafayette ground. Improvements at Fairmoent Park*—Work men are now engaged in grading tho avenues, re pairing and rolling the gravel-walks, eta., at Fair mount Fark. Mowers have recently been at work on the lawns, with their scythes, and laborers were yesterday occupied in carting off the crop of grass thu3 obtained. On the western slope of the hill, immediately op posite the old wheel-house, trimmers wero also bu- Bily at work yesterday morning and afternoon, lopping Off the decayed branches of the trees over hanging the fore-bay. Littlo by little our pet park begins to assume an ensemble of rusticity, comfort, and inviting tranquillity. A Serious Charge A lad named Thomas Uraco was cut in tho thigh on Sunday afternoon, about two o’clock, with a knife thrown at him, as is alleged, by a young man named Chas. Nagle. The wound is not serious. Tho affair happened at Fourth and Naylor streots. Nagle was arrested by Officer George Shear, of tho First ward. He was taken before Alderman Lents, and held to bail for a further hearing. Coroner’s" Cases. —Coroner Conrad was summoned yesterday morning to Bodine street, above Columbia avenue, to hold an inquest upon the body of a man who was found doad in bed. A woman diod suddonly yesterday morning at a house at tho northoast corner of St. John ana But tonwood streets, and tho coroner was gent for t» hold tin inquest. Arrested. —A mau named James Fawon has been held by Alderman Hutchinson upon the charge of having ran over a child. He was s driver of a hay wagOD, and was arrested oa Satur day evening, at Seventeenth and Wood streets. Tho accused was required to enter bail in the sum of $1,200. In Nhw Youk.—Hou. Alexander Henry, mayor of this oily, is dow on a vssit to Now York. He Is taking a little recreation while his office ia being repapered and repainted, and renovated generally. Being Repaired The towboat Pendulum Is now at the dry dock at Simpson & Neill’s re ceiving repairs. She is owned by Flannigaa & Brother. The National Loan. “At a special meet ing of the Washington Fire Company of Frankford, held on Saturday evening last, $5OO were sub scribed to the nitional loan. 350
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