The press. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1857-1880, September 24, 1861, Image 1

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.
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THE CITY.
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! 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.
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