Vrtss, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1862. EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS..-3 , The conspiracy to break up the Dalea is a fact now known to all. Armie■ are being raised, and war levied to accomplish it. There can be bat two sides to the controversy. Evers' Mall must be on the side of the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war. There can be Rene but patriots and tralters.ll PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT. The Celebration of the Birthday of Wash ington. By the President of the Mika States A PROCLAMATION It is recommended to the people of the United States that they assemble in their customary places of meeting for public solemnities on the 22d day of February, lust., and celebrate the anniversary of the Birth of the Father of hie Country, by causing to be read to them his Im mortal Farewell Address. Given under my hand and the Sent of the United States, at Washington, the nineteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty two, and of the independence of the United States of America the eighty-sixth .spritalditt LIIMOLN. rstut..] By the Prehideutp WILLIAM H. Sew Ann, Secretary of State Order of Proceedings OF THE TWO DOUSES OF 00NORESII ON THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF FEBRUARY, INSTANT. At ote o'clock, precisely, the Senate, with invited guests, will proceed to the hall of the Houiu of. Repre sentatives in the following order : The Vice Prezident and the Secretary of the Senate, preceded l the Sergoant.at.Artnth Senators. The President and Heads of the several Departments. The Chia Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. Representatives from Foreign Governments near this GuTernment. Invited officers et the army and. navy. Distinguished citizens and other invited guests Preparatory to proceeding to the Hall of the House of Representatives, the President and Heads of Departments will assemble in the President's chamber; the Diplomatic Corps in the marble chamber in the rear of the Senate clamber; the Justices of the Supreme Court in the Vice President's chamber ; invited army and navy edievm in the room of the Supreme Court (the old Senate chamber); and distinguished citizens and . others invited in the Se nate reception room. PROCEEDINGS IN THE HALL OF REPRESEN TATIFES. Prayer by the Chaplain. Reading of Washington's Farewell Address. After which, Flags captured from the rebel armies will be pre sented from the Army and Navy Departments to Con- rixtrance to tie Capitol will be found by the north and the stet doors of the Senate wing, and by the cant and west coors of the House wing. All other means of ea cees will be closed. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2P, 1.862. THE LATEST WAR NEWS. The cleede that for a while obscured the fu ture of the nation are rapidly drifting away, and the eky is flushing up with the bright tints of a glo rious augury. A report from apparently well au thenticated sources has reached Washington, that the rebels are evacuating Centreville and Manas- Two weeks ago, and not even Russell or the Lon don Times, would have ventured to prophecy the movement; and two weeks hence—who can tell?—the grand army of the Union may be marching on to Richmond. Retreating seems to be the only business the rebels are at present engaged in. Our Washington correspondent telegraphs us that it is reported on good authority that the rebels are evacuating Cen treville and Manassas, while a despatch from Cairo confirms the rumor that Columbus is likewise being abandoned, and that the rebels are falling back on Memphis, where they will soon be followed by 'our forces. From Fortress Monroe, we have the gratifying intelligence_ that several hundred released pri soners, including the brave Corcoran, of the Sixty ninth, were expected to arrive at Old Point on Wednesday night, two Federal steamers having gone up the James river with a flag of truce to re ceive them. It is to be hoped that they may reach our city in time to participate in the celebration of to-morrow. The steamer Eastern State, which left Hatteras on Tuesday morning, brings the bodies of Colonel Russell, Tenth Connecticut; Captain H. A. Hub bard, Twenty-ninth Massachusetts; Captain Henry, Ninth New Jersey; and Dioutenant Still man, Tenth Connecticut The bodies are in charge of Major Kimball and others, and come North. Dr. John M. Johnston and Wm. T. Anthony, members of the Kentucky State Senate, were ex pelled from that body on the 14th inst, on account of their open rympathy with the rebel Govern ment. The Ohio Legislature on the 17th adjourned for the purpose of bolding a mass meeting, to rejoice over the recent victories, Speeches were made by Goverimr Tod, Lieutenant Governor Stanton, Mr, Thomas Ewing, Colonel McCook; and others. The following is Governor Tod's speech : gt If there is a man in all the country that does not rejoice over the news of to-day, frown on him, brand him as a traitor. Is he in your churches ? turn him out. /1 he in your Aseembly ? put him out. Is ha in your family ?- shut the door in his face. [Cheers.] We want it understood as the voice of this meeting that the Government is tohang all guilty trait us ; and that if England continues to threaten, we will next pay our respects to her." A despatch boat from General Burnside's ,x -pedition arrived at Baltimore yesterday. The messenger brings General Burnside's official re port of the fight at Roanoke Island. Oar loss numbered fifty killed and two hundred and twenty wounded, while the rebels had thirteen killed and thirty-nine wounded. We publish this morning an extract from Lieut. Phelps' official report of his cruise in the gunboat Conestoga, up the Tennessee river, as far as Florence, Alabama. It will be seen that he fully confirms the report that there is a strong Union sentiment in Tennessee and Alabama, and that it only wants the support of the Eedefla Gtl'orn ment to break out in open insurrection to the rebel Government. By the arrival of the Bohemian at Portland, we have one day later news from Europe. An address to the Queen had been unanimously voted by both houses of Parliament, in response to the royal speech. The course of the British Government in the Trent affair has been approved by the Opposi tion. Lord Derby thought that the assent of the Washington Administration to the demands of Great Britain bad been made with a very timl grace. • Lord Palmerston said that the dis. tress in the manufacturing districts of England arising from the effects of the Southern blockade would not justify the Government in attempting to break it, and that a neutral policy would continue to be observed. The British iron-clad steamer Warrior bee not justified the expeotations of her conk:cetera, nor the eclat which hailed her launch. On her passage to Lisbon she labored heavily, re fused to mind her helm, and was flooded in her decks and cabins. The Paris Moniteur of the 7th inst„ soya that General Prim will not be commander-in-chief of the allies in Mexico, but that each' general will have sole control of his own corr. The Tusaarora left Cowes about 9 A. M. on the 6th inst., and took a westward course. The engineer of the Nash ville (which had 40 hours start) informed the pilot taking her out that it was agreed by all on board to blow up the vessel before she should be captured, and that all the arrangements for the grand coup bad been made ! Congress Yesterday. reeolution was offered by Mr. Wil kinson, of Minnesota, and referred to the Judiciary Committee, expelling Senator Powell, of Kentucky, for the reason, as cited in the preamble, that I , he has given all the aid and comfort he could to the enemy from the position he occupied." The army appropriation bin was reported back from the Committee on Finance ; with amendments striking out the Appropriations for 1853, providing for a deficiency in the Quartermaster's Department of $76,000,000, and for a deficiency in the Ordnance Department of $10,000,000. The bill, with its amendments, was passed. The House amendments to the note bill were not COACurred in, and a committee of conference WAS accordingly ordered. Housx.—The Senate's amendment to the United States note bill, making the notes receivable in payment of all claims and demands of every kind except for interest on bonds and notes, was agreed to by a vote of 88 to 55. The amendment Was also concurred In &lathe rizing the Secretary of the Treaeury to dispose of Rae bonds at any time at the`market value for coin, .orfor any of the treasury notes heretofore or to ba jheseafter baued, or for the notes now proposed to Im-issued. Also, the amendment authorising the Secretary to receive notes on deposit, and to lame certificates therefor:; which was further amended to include deposits of coin, and changing tlis Interest to that which the Secretary may prescribe, not exceeding six per centum. The Poet Office appropriation bill was taken up in Onneittoo of the Whole, but laid aside for the consideration of the army bill, the Senate's amend ments to which were concurred in. Pennsylvania Legislature. SENATE.—On motion of Mr. Irish, the supple ment to the free.banking law, authorizing banks incorporated under that act to issue small notes to the amount of fifty per cent. of their capital stock, was taken up, but, after consideration in commit tee, was postponed. The bill of Mr. Connell, to sionfirm the revised grades and survey regulations of the First and Se. cond Survey Sections of West Philadelphia was passed. HOUSE.-Mr. Thompson, of Philadelphia, pre gelded f 4 Pctition for the passage of a law pro hibiting the sale of meat, vegetables, eta., upon the public highways. A petition of similar pur port was offered by Mr. Cochran, of Philadelphia, Messrs. Duffield, Moore, and Dennis were an nounced as the committee having charge of the ceremonies of to-morrow in this city. The com mittee from the Senate are Messrs. Serrill, Smith, and Donelson. The Inauguration of Jeff Davis. The Secession fortress is now being attacked by the oppressed, discouraged, and panic stricken eitioens within its limits, as well as by our powerful armies. The telegraph announces that the citizens of Northern Alabama have burnt the span of an important bridge to inter rupt the communications of the rebel armies. The Governor of Tennessee is reported to have ordered the troops of that State to, lay down their arms—a rumor which is pro bably untrue; but many of them are doubtless ready and anxious to abandon a fruitless contest, and to hail our troops as friends and deliverers rather than as enemies. A band of Virginia militia, near the lines of General LANDER, have recently deserted in a body, it is said, and marched to our linos. CHARLES. J. FAULKNER has made a speech at Martinsburg, Va., denouncing the mode in which the rebellion has been conducted as ruinous and fatal, and deprecating tho pro longation of the war. The Secession journals, which lately breathed nothing but defiance, hatred, and contempt for the North, now roar as gently as sucking doves, and speak in most desponding and disheartening terms of their prospects. The armies they once delighted to ridicule now inspire a most wholesome dread. The Government they de fied, and which they supposed they could easily destroy, they now devoutly fear. The flag they sought to disgrace now floats tri umphantly, at some point, in nearly every Rebel State. Danger and disaster threaten them on every side. They cry out in despair for new troops, but are compelled to witness the departure or capture of regiment after re giment, and to see few new recruits take their places. In despair, their War Depart ment has issued an order stating that they will no longer insist upon full regiments, or even companies, being organized before they join the army, but that single soldiers will be gladly accepted. And yet even this dolo rous and pitiful appeal is not responded to. They have hoped and prayed for foreign interference, but there is not the remotest chance of their gaining assistance from abroad. The conspirators are seeing their schemes all blasted, and arc rapidly learning that their so-called Confederate Government is but little more substantial than a child's card-house, and they know not how soon a strong Union breeze may blow it to ruins. They have built their edifice upon an unstable foundation of shifting quicksands, and it is crumbling away, day after day, with fearful rapidity. To-morrow, JEFFERSON DAVIS IS to be inau gurated as the rebel President for a term of six years. But never did an ambitious traitor grasp a more barren sceptre. Never did a real or pretended ruler have more cause for anxiety and dread. Never did a pretender feel that his position was more perilous. The triumphs of the Union armies seem to have been specially reserved for a period when those who participate in the hollow mockery of his inauguration would be most deeply im pressed with the folly and danger of the vrickod conspiracy, of which he is the chosen chief; and when their infamous desecration of the birthday- of the great soldier of the Revolution could be so emphatically rebuked, that every conspirator would dread the wrathof a power ful and indignant people. WE LEARN from Ohio that a silly story has been in circulation through many parts of that State in relation to the Hon. BEN.YAMIN Wxne. His enemies declare that, as chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of the War, he has been antagonizing - the President in his management of the campaign, and opposing the measures of the new Secretary of War. The effect of this story, if believed, will be mischievous. The President is adored in Ohio, and Mr. STANTON, a citizen of that State, has thousands of warm friends who would be eager to resent any attempt to interfere with him as an officer of the Government. We allude to these stories with an expres sion of surprise that any sensible man in Ohio, with Mr. WADE'S record before him, should for a moment believe them. We know that there is no truth in the assertion that any dis agreement exists between the Senator and the Adminiatration. No man has been more warmly attached to the Government than BEN JAMIN WADE. He has been constantly in con sultation with the President, and enjoys the utmost confidence of the Secretary of War. As chairman of the Committee on the Con duct of the War, he has thrown all his influ ence into the hands of the Exceutii'e. .411 his energy and boldness of character,. all his great intellect and experience, have been unselfishly given to our cause. The Government has no abler and more ardent friend, and the loyal repreientatives of Ohio can do no more grate ful and acceptable act to the Administration and the country than re-elect him to the Senate. The Treasury Notes. A correspondent, in discussing the financial measures before Congress, truly observes that the American people can have no better gua rantee for any paper money circulating among them than the whole wealth of the nation, which is necessarily pledged for the redemp tion of the treasury notes. All the property of the country, with no such exemptions as are created by bank charters, is responsible for their payment. To sustain the struggle for the salvation of the nation, which is now being crowned with so many glorious triumphs, the citizens of the United States can well Afford to contribute a liberal portion of their resources for the preservation of all their great interests, It is no great hardship for a sick man to pay a liberal fee to a physician who re stores his health; and, expensive as the war is, it will not cost more than a fraction of the annual income of the American people. - Cost of Government While English journalists taunt us with the vast cost of carrying on the war, and the Times especially has declared that no country in the world can stand the expense of a million dollars a day, we find it stated by Mr. James Caird, M. P., in a speech to his constituents, at Ster ling, that cc the carrying on the public business of England in every department costs fully .£2.00,900 (a million dollars) a day." This, be it remembered, is at a time when England is at peace with all: the world. Mr. Caird is the great agriculturist and statistician, who is de ferred to by all parties in the House of Com mons as the most reliable authority on all points of domestic and Governmental autho rity. Ia TIIE recent order of Secretary STANTON' we recognize the first step towards a restora tion of the Federal authority. It is the an nouncement of a great victory over the Union's secret foes. We say to the world that the Administration has recovered from the para lyzing influences of the demoralizing public sentiment existing at the time Fort Sumpter fell. The Government is conscious of its own power, and in the magnanimity of power it throws open the doors of Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren and bids those who were impri soned for safe keeping to go forth. This is a great triumph. The Government is no longer upon the defensive—and the task, which was one of self-preservation, is such no longer. With the victories now being achieved in the South and the West, the gradual but sure ad vance of our forces, the liberation of Ken tucky, and the uprising of Union senti ment in Alabama, we accept this amnesty of the Administration as one of the most "cheer ng and healthful signs of the hour. • r Ix Is reported that the rebels have com menced the evacuation of Columbus. An ""on to' Memphis" movement will soon be mails* and they know that they Cannot bug retain possession of their Mississippi strong hold. LETTER FROM " OVVANONm...,, WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1862. The intelligence, this morning, from the re spective divisions of the American army, rapidly, but surely, conquering the seceded States, will inspire universal exultation among Union men, and open a boundless field for statesmanlike reflection and patriotic action. The fabric of treason is melting away like frost-work in the glory of our victorious arms, One after the other of the castles in the air created in the mists that have clouded the ambitious visions of the traitor chiefs (!isap ear before our eyes. The defeat of treason, proved by the despatches of our captains, is admitted in the newspapers and letters of those they have captured. Following defeat, we have evidences of profound penitence and deep disgust among those who claim that they were either forced or betrayed into the rebel ranks, and a triple rumor, which obtains au thority from all these incidents, intimates that the counterfeit Vice President, Alexander 11. Stephens, is about to resign, and to advise submission to the Federal arms; that John Letelier, of Virginia, advocates a general sur render to the General Government, and that the reckless Isbam G. Harris, of Tennessee, in order to save his neck from the awaiting halter, is ready to follow the example of the besotted GOvernor Of the Old Dominion, and counsels the Tennessee troops to lay down their arms. Surrounded by such auguries, Jefferson Davis will not approach the task of preparing, his inaugural address for Satur day next, when he is to be reeloth9d with the robes of President of the so-called Confede ration, with any emotions of ecstatic joy or religious confidence. On the 21st ofJanuary, 1861, a little more than a year ago, Jefferson Davis retired frorn the Senate of the United States, in company with the Senators from Florida and Alabama, and followed by his colleague, Albert Gallatin Brown, who seems to have strangely gone out of sight from that hour. Davis left his seat with apparent and confessed reluctance, but, true to his school, did not hesitate to justify his withdrawal by repeating the shameless falsehood that the peo ple of the South bad been unfairly dealt by, and that their only remedy was to assort and maintain their independence. He declared that he took the hazard of the step he had resolved upon, and that he and his constituents , c put their trust in God, and in their own firm hearts and strong arms." Well, the dark gamester has played, and lost. In thirteen months the rebellion he pushed into war has culminated in the sacrifice of thousands of lives, and in his own disgrace and humiliation. In another month he will probably be a spectacle for the indignation and scorn of his own immediate friends, or a fugitive from the vengeance of an indulgent and forbearing Government. All those who preceded and succeeded him in the act of Secession, as well in the House as in the Senate, will share his fate. No pro gramme of reconstruction, or of reunion, or of restoration, will contain a provision for their pardon. Never again will the halls of our great Capitol, which have resounded to their voices, be profaned by their presence. Justice to the outrageddignity of the nation, and justice to the oppressed and plundered people of the slave States, demand that they and all the principals in the bloody sacrifice of the war should be made such examples of that history will contemplate them as the would-be mur derers of human liberty= in this herniaphere. With the downfall of these wretched traitors perishes forever the pestilent theory of State rights, and upon its ruins the vindicated Con stitution of the United States will assume broader and more majestic proportions. This strife, now let us hope shortly to close, though productive of a great loss of precious lives, and the cause of a vast debt, will leave us a stronger people and a more powerful Govern ment. The school of war has inured us to suffering and disciplined us for future contin gencies. The struggle, costly as it has been, will have its compensations, and henceforward no parricidal hand will ever be lifted against a Government which has thus successfully and terribly punished its assailants. The capture and surrender of the 'rebels, and the anticipations of their utter overthrow on every field they now occupy, will un doubtedly suggest new military, ftnanelal,-and_ political _theories. The army will eventually be reduced, but this cannot be hastily done, in view of the necessity for throwing large bodies of troops into the seceded States for the pur pose of upholding the laws and of strengthen ing the hands and increasing the numbers of the loyal men. Unless some unexpected re verses should overtake us, the financial ques- tion will be less cliflicult to adjust than was supposed a few days ago. Our securities will at once appreciate, and the people will come forward with enthusiastic alacrity to share the burdens of taxation. Foreigners will see that the United States is a Power able to chastise its enemies at home and abroad, able to pay its debts, and able to open ports so as to give vitality to commerce, confidence to manufac turers, and employment to millions who have been thrown out of work by the ingrates of Secession. Indeed, the splendid assurances of victory, and therefore of a speedy peace, will lighten all the burdens of our fighting and our thinking men ; and when the hour shall arrive when we may hail the consummation of the great objects of the war, we shall have re maining but one duty to perform, and that is to banish all party lines and party prejudices, and rally together around the good and true men who, in so short a period, and environed with so many troubles, have accomplished so great an end. OCCASIONAL. TEE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL has issued strict orders to the assistant quartermasters to promptly report all cases in which the Govern ment has been defrauded, either by the vil lainy of contractors, or the connivance of dis honest inspectors so that legal proceedings may promptly be instituted against guilty plunderers. Punishment la Awaiting those who conspired to rob, as well as those who conspired to betray and overturn our Govern ment. COL. LOGAN c and Col.. MCCLERNAND, Dou glas Democratic Congressmen from Illinois, abandoned their positions in Congress to lead their regiments into the thickest of the fray in the late battles in Tennessee. Col BIDDLE, of this city, abandoned his position at the bead of one of the finest regiments in the ser rice, to take a seat in Congress. STATE-ROUSE ROVT.-A correspondent suggests that, as thousands will pass by the State House to morrow, the footpath before the State House should be swept, as d novelty, and the heaps of snow removed from the bases of the twelve trees thereon. If the Mayor has to authority to dirsot that this be done, or if the City Treasury cannot afford the expense, perhaps the gentlemen who have city offices in " the Row" would subscribe some twenty-five cents each, to have it done? Capt. Nathaniel P. Gordon, convicted of en gaging in the slave .trade, will be hung to-day in New York. His eounael and friends have urgently implored President' Lincoln to interfere in Gor don's behalf, but without effect. Public Amusements. Anon-stallwr TunATax.—Mr. John Drew will take a benefit to-night, when, in addition to the Irish dramas of the 1, Knight of Arva" and the " Emigrant," he will repeat the beautiful poem of 1, Shamus O'Brien." Mr. Drew, in this simple yet powerful ballad, is said to evoke the beat and warm est feelings of his auditors—moving them, in a breath, to laughter and to tears. The beat expo nent of the chivalry and peasantry of Ireland, with all their strength of passion, depth of pathos, and warmth of humor, he renders alike their generosi ty, their bravery, and their wit. It is not a labor with him to personate the Celt—rather an enthusi asm, as he is akin by nativity and by temperament. We anticipate in his Shamus O'Brien- all the rich nese of brogue, play of feature, and power of 60- tion. Let those who would realize the Irish ohs raster turn out to•night. THE entertainment provided by Mr. Siddons, last night, at the Continental, for the lovers of literary gossip, attracted a large audience. Ile re peats him "Life's Recollections," this evening, for the last time. As a man of world-wide exponence, he speaks of all the great men and women, artists, authors, poets, actors, statesmen, and even queens, kings, and emperors, who have lived during the past forty-five years. No book of memoirs could be more plettaant. IgACADISMY or bloom—Dr. Valentine and Signor Blitz bave been solicited by more than one hun dred fatilies to give an afternoon entertain ment tomorrow (Saturday), commencing at three o'clock. CArTATN WILLIAM S. LINCOLN, of WOreell .ter, non of Er• Governor Linooln, bee been ap pointed by Governor Andrew lieutenant colonel et the himesohusette Thirtieth Regiallikt OF DAUM .formerly known ea the " lantern Bey State Itegiment." ° 1 . --a fail 4 i ; t IDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 1862. LATEST NEWS FROM WASH/NGTT)Y. Manassas and Centreville Being THE NATIONAL RAILROAD CONVENTION. THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. The Celebration of the Twenty- Second. DEATH OF A SON OF PRESIDENT Special Despatches to 4, The Prem.', WILLIE LINCOLN, son of the President, died at 5 o'clock this afternoon, of typhoid fever, at the White House. He was the darling of the house hold. Re died at the age of twelve. While the nation rejoices over a series of victories, WILLIE'S father and mother mourn over their cherished boy. Those, therefore, most entitled to enjoy our glorious successes are now bowed in agony at the coffin of their son. The second son of President LINCOLN lies stricken of typhoid fever, and his father watches his disease even as ho mourns for his dead brother. Ex-Governor NEWELL, of New Jersey, eminent alike as a physician and a statesman, assisted Drs. HALL and STONE in watch ing over poor WILLIE LINCOLN. Gov. NEWELL has been unremitting in his attentions. Of course, the President will not be present at the great cele bration of the 22d in the Capitol. The National Anniversary—The Cere monies in the Capitol. The following is the order of proceedings for the celebration of Washington's Birthday by the two Rouses of Congress: At one o'clock precisely the Senate, with the invited guests, will proceed to the hall of the House of Representatives in the following order The Tice President and Secretary of the Senate. pre ceded by the Sergeant• et-arms. Senators. The. President and heads of the several Departments. The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Representatives from Foreign Governments near this Diatimmished citizens end other invited gueeta. Preparatory to proceeding to the House, the President and heads of departments will assemble in the President's chamber; the diplomatic corps in the marble chamber in the rear of the Senate chamber ; the Justices of the Supreme Court in the Vice President's chamber ; invited army and navy officers in the Supreme Court room, and dis tinguished citizens and others invited in the Senate reception room. Tho proceedings in the Rouse will be as follows : Prayer by the chaplain, reading of Washington's Farewell Address ; after which, the flags captured from the rebels will be presented from the army and navy departments to Congress. Colonel Jona W. FORNEY has been invited to read the Address. 1. Colonel C. C. WASHBURNE, of the Second Wisconsin Cavalry, has leave of ab:ence until fur ther orders, to enable him td serve upon the staff of Major General Grant. 2. Lieutenant Col. GEORGE ANDREWS, of the Sixth Infantry, having been found by the Board of Examination to be physically incompetent to dis charge the duties of his office, and the President having approved the finding, he will be platted upon the list of retired officers of that class in which the disability results—viz, from long and faithful ser vice, or from some injury incident thereto—to date from Feb 15th, 1862. 3. Brigadier General THOMAS WILLIAMS, U. S. Volunteers, is relieved from duty in the Depart ment of North Carolina, and will report to Major General B. F. BUTLER, I. S. Volunteers. 4th. The Secretary of War directs that on the evening of Saturday, the 22d of February inst., the War Department, Winder's building, Corco ran's building, awd the armory, be illuminated, in honor ditto reamit victories over the rebels. Capt. E. F -Oemp; ikeststeat IL S. Army, is charged with the execution of this order, except as regards the War Department. sth. Brigade Surgeon Edward E. Phelps, U: S. Volunteers, will report at the headquarters of the army of the Potomac for assignment to the brigade commanded by Gen. Brooks. 6th. Lunt of atones for thirty days is granted to Captain Wm...E. Dye, Eighth - Infantry, on the surgeon's certificate of ill•health. 7th. Sergeant Peter McChesney is by direction of the Secretary of War appointed a second liente nant in the)first Regiment of D. C. Volun teers, vice James W. Riggs, resigned ; to date from January 711 t, 1662. e ßy command of Major. General MeCtzLiatt. L. THOMAS, Adjutant General. The Quartermaster's Department—Bad Clothing. QUARTERMASTER GENERALS OFFICE, WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 20, 1802. Complaints having been made of the quality of a portion of the clothing issued to the troops, with the request for some relief to the soldiers who are charged with this clothing, the attention of the offi cers of the Quartermaster's Department is called to paragraphs 1019 and 1022 of the revised regulations, pages 150 and 151. The boards of survey, under paragraph 1019, have the power to assess the prices at which damaged clothing may be issued to the troops, and to recommend the condemnation of such clothing as is entirely unfit for use. Under this regulation the value of tho clothing which is inferior to the regulation material may be con sidered by the board of survey, and upon the ap proval of the reports of such boards by the com manding officer of an army or a department, and by the Quartermaster General, the proper direc tions will be given for the relief of the'soldiers. Paragraph 1022 requires every officer, .on re. ceiving public property,. to make a careful ex amination to ascertain its quality and condition. Bad this been done in all cases, it would have enabled the Department earlier to detect any frauds attempted by inspeotors or contraelors. It should be strictly observed. M. C. MEWS, QuartrineSter Qeneral. QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S OPFten, Feb. D. All officers of the Quarterinaster's Department are instructed to make specific reports to the Quartermaster General upon every case of which they have knowledge First. Where fraud has been practised upon the Government by contractors by means of a dif ferent or interior nitide from that COrtteastad fee. Second. Where inspectors have neglooted.their duty. In order that sults may be brought against both fraudulent contractors and negligent inspectors. By order of the Secretary of War. M. C. Maws, Quartermaster General. Confirmations. The following confirmations were made by the Senate, in executive session, Febntary 19, 1862 Passed Assistant Surgeon Philip S. Wales, from the 12th October,.lB6l, vice Surgeon Aiehard. W. Jeffrey, dismissed ; Passed Assistant Surgeon Albert C. Gorps, from the 12th October, 18611 1400 Sur geon William M. Page, dismissed ; Passed Assistant Surgeon Alexander M. Vedder, from the 14th 'No vember, 1881, vice Surgeon Charles F. Feiss, dis missed. _ . Simon Newcomb, from 21et Septemtor, 1581, vice Professor T. J. Robinson, dismissed. QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT (VOLUNTEERS). To be assistant quartermasters, with the rank of captain—Frederick S. Winslow, of Iowa; Joel D. Crittenden, of Minnesota; Samuel McKean La Porte, of Delaware ; John A. Lemon, of Pennsyl vania ; D. W. McClung, of Ohio ; Mark Prime, of Maine; A. Coleman Woolfolk of Illinois. To be commissaries of subsistence, with rank of captain: W. H. Coffin, of New Jersey; Otho W. Henkel!, of Virginia ; Joseph J. Slocum, of Ohio; J. Howard Wells, of New York ; James P. Wilson, of Virginia; Samuel R. Steel, of Virginia; A. Jud son Rowell, of Vermont; Mark R. Came, of Maine. IN TEE UNITED STATES ARMY. •Twelfth Regiment of Infantry-First Lieutenant' Cornelius L. King, of the Fourteenth Infatitcy, to be captain, to till an original vacancy. Thomas M. Millings, of. Pennsylvania, to be cap tain, to fill an.originsl vacancy. Nineteenth Regiment of Infantry—Captain Geo. L. Willard, of the Eigbtli Regiment of Infantry, to be major, to fill an original vacancy. - • Skidmore E. Lefferts, of Wiseman, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain. Dorus Bates and Robert D. Torrey of Illinoia L to be second lieutenants in Thirteent h Regiment In fantry. A. Elimmel, of New York, and JolurLe Compte, of Pennsylvania, to be assistant quartermasters, with the rank of captain. , George W, Witike_,r , of lowa, to be amend lieu tenant in the Ninth liegiment Infantry. ' E. P. Donnell, of Maine, to be 00111111 Mary of subsistence, with -tbe rank of oaptain. February 20, 1862.---Matthew Elder, first lieu tenant Eleventh Infantry. Sergeant Silas W. Pettit, second lieutenant in the Fifteenth Infantry. Major David A. Vinton, to be deputy- quarter master. • Major John Simonton, to be colonel. - Major William .Maynadier, 'to .be ilentimant colonel. - Captain Robert R. K. Whiteley, to.be.laajor. captain Robert A. %Insight, to be major. First Lieutenant Silas Crispin . to be captain. • Second Lieutenant Thomas C. Bradford, to -11) ~forst lieutenant. Alexander J. Doll% !lee."'" Twelfth Infantry. Samuel A. Wainzight, °sprain Vhiriaeadi fantry. BY TELEGRAPH. STARTLING REPORT. Evacuated ! LINCOLN WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1862 Death of the President's Son. Government Invited Officers of tho Army and Navy War Bulletins. 'HEADQUARTERS OF THE Awn". ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, February 20,1862. SPECIAL ORDER, NO. 38. CHIEF ENGINEERS' IN TUE NAVY Charles H. Loring, fr2m the 25th . hla:roh, 1861 Wm. H. Itutherfall, from the 12th iligist,lB6l. Edward D. Roble, from:the 21st Sept'; 1861. ThemeeeWilliainson,from the 21st..S.ept'r, 1861, William B. Brooks,'from the 16th Ootober,lB6t. Wm. 11. Cushman. from the 18th Ootober, 1881: Charlis 11. Baker, from the 29th October, 1861. Philip G. Pelts, filon the sth Novem bet, 1161 All to 811 existing VltCalleio2l. SURGEONS IN THE NAVY... SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT ORMANMDEMNTEM Proposals for the New Treasury Notes. The Secretary of the Treasury will Twelve pro posals for the engraving, printing, numbering, and paper required for the new issues, authorized by the loan aot tow before Congress. It is required that the proposals shall state the party, firm, or eompany offering, the. facilities for executing, the capital invested ; and models must be submitted of bonds and notes, according to the terms of the bill. The notes to be of $l,OOO, $5OO, $lOO, and $5O, in addition to those at present used, will be issued. Five days' notice will be given to make the propo sals, and satisfactory bonds will be required. Par ties interested can at once prepare themselvea. Confirmations by the Senate. The Senate in executive session to-day, confirmed a hue number of army appointments including, in the ordnanee cOrpe, Major 6YMINOTON to be colonel, and Major MAYNADIER to be lieutenant colonel. Settling Seceded Temtory The advance of our soldiers through Kentucky and Tennessee, and into the disloyal districts of Carolina, will leave them in possession of immense tracts of land, abandoned by the rebels, or confis cated to the use of the Government by the Federal authorities. It is proposed to introduce a bill into Congress giving to these soldiers the privilege of settling upon these lands and making their homes in the fertile districts along the Mississippi. These hardy, bravo, and intelligent Warriors will-do more to reorganize and develop the southern country than any legislation on the part of Congress, or any efforts on the part of the Northern people. The New Army Uniform. The Board appointed to ettunge and report an the new uniform for the army invite samples from all manufacturers to aid them in their determination. With the improvements they contemplate, a saving of V,,000,000 per annum, with the present forces in the field, hi entleipated. Consular Affairs The President hasrecognized Yam:minx KUHNS as consul of the Duchy of Anhalt-Dessau at New York. Gen McClellan Visits the Virginia Camps. General McCi.ni.r.sx and his Staff, for the first time for two months, paid a visit to the troops on the Virginia side, and were most enthusiastically received. The Rebels Falling Back from Centrevalle. Information has been received that the rebels have in part fallen back from Centreville. This has been obtained from scouting parties of several of the divisions who reported this'morning, and all agree in the statement. It is supposed that the rebels are influenced by a military necessity, being apprehensive of a cutting off of their supplied. The Rebels Evacuating Centreville and Manassis It is stated, on good authority, that the rebels are evacuating Centreville and Manassas. The same facia have been communicated by Govern ment scouts, and the news is believed at head quarters. The Potomac Blockade Several vessels availed themselves of the dense darkness last night to run the Potomac blockade. On Tuesday, eighteen vessels, bound upward, ran safely past the Confederate batteries. Most of them were loaded with Government stores, and are now lying at Alexandria. Miscellaneous Numerous applications continue to be made for permission to trade at the several captured points on the Southern coast, but none of them have been granted. Information received here shows that the iron clad gunboat on the Ericeson plan is thus far satis factory to the official inspector. A trial trip to Fortress Monroe is contemplated. THE EVACUATION OF COLUMBUS. ON TO MEMPHIS. THE CONDEMNED BRIDGE-BURNERS Rebel Prieoners to be Releand on Taking the Oath, ST. Loris, Feb. 20.--Private advises indicate that Columbus has been, or is being, evacuated by the rebels. Preparations will undoubtedly be made for an immediate advance on Memphis. Six additional boat loads of Fort Donelson pri sonora arrived here last night and this morning, and they will be speedily forwarded to their desti nation. Gen. Haneck has issued an order that in consi deration of the recent victories won by the Fade rel forces, and of the rapidly increasing loyalty of the Citizens of Missouri, the sentences of the eight bridge-burners, heretofore condemned to death, are proriaionally mitigated to close confinement in the nvilitarY If, however, rebel spies again destroy the rail roads and telegraph lines, and thus render it ne cessary to make severe examples, the original sen tence against these men will be carried into exeen tion. No further assessment will be levied or col lected from any one who will now take the pret scribed oath of allegiance. Boards of commissioners will be appointed to examine the oases of prisoners of war who apply to take the oath of allegiance, and, on their recommendation, orders will be issued for their release. THE WAR IN ARKANSAS. THE PURSUIT OF PRICE ATTACK ON HIS REAR GUARD SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 20.—1 t is not probable that our army will follow Price very far into Ar kansas. There is considerable talk of fortifying Neosho, and ?leans a detachment of troops at Letters found in Price's headquarters reveal a strong Union sentiment prevailing in Arkansas. Albert Pike is working wonders among the In dians. CASSTILLE, Mo., Feb. 16.—We are in pursuit of the enemy. Me is encamped at Keetsville, eight miles math - west of this place, expecting the arrival of five regiments from Arkansas. Perhaps Price will make a stand at Keetsville, but it is doubtful, as his army seems demoralized. At McDowell's, on Flat creek, we attacked his rear guard and they Made a weak resistance and then precipitately fled. Despatch from General flalleck Sr. Lours, Feb. 19.—A thousand more rebel prisoners have been taken. They ;same down the river to reinforce Fort Duchlon, not knoWiag thet we had captured it. H. W. HALF Cg, Major General, .lc. To Major General McCLELLAN. National Railroad Convention. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—Italegates from most of the priniipal railroad companies of the loyal Statea met this morning, at Willard's, In pursuance of a public invitation of the Secretory of War, with a view to making general arrangements for the transportation of troops and mili tary supplies on uniform terms, satisfactory to the Go vernment and the companies. The Convention was very largely attended. Among the gentlemen present were the lion. Erastus Corning, Messrs. Marsh, Stevens, Merrick, Felton, Wm. D. Lewis, Osborn, Kimber, Jewett, Garnett, C. W. Chapin, Noah O. Wilson, Enoch Lewis Aldus, and Taylor. After the meeting had been organized by the ap pointment of Mr. Corning ae president, and Messrs. Barton and Kimber as secretaries of the Convention, the chairman deputed Judge Jewell and Mr. Wm. D. Lewis,to invite the attendance of the Secretary of War, who shortly after arrived, accompanied by Generals McClellan and Meige. Mr. Stanton, in a few eloquent and impressive remarks, laid before the Convention the object of hislcall, which was to throw upon the railroad companies themselves, through an efficient organizations the arrangement and responsibility of the measures ne ceseery at this juncture for conducting the transportation of the Government, both of troops and supplies, together with the establishment of a fixed, moderate rate by which suck transportation shall be conducted on all the rail roads 44 the loyal States. Mr. Stanton said that he felt that he,could commit this important matter to such a beds of gentlemen as he saw aronnd him with perfect re liance on their judgment and patriotism, for the aeeom plishmeit of the object he had in view, and that he in finitely preferred this course to the °amiss of the arbi trary power conferred by Congress on the Government, to take military posseesion of the railroads for such pur pose. Mr. Corning briefly responded to the Secretary's re marks, with the assurance that he had not miscalculated the disposition of the Convention to carry out hie vieorit_ After which, Secretary Stanton and General McClellan withdrew, leaving General Metes and Mr. McCallum to confer with a committee of the Convention on the entire subject. The Convention then adjourned till to-morrow, at 12 o'clock. From Gen. Banks' Column FENDBRICK, Feb. 19 —The New York Nineteenth, now at Hancock, having been recently transformed into the Third New ; York Artillery, hoe Leon ordered to report to Gen, Birney, at Washington, where several additional companies are awaiting a consolidation. These willraise he regiment to upwards of 1,000 men. The sixty officers and men detailed from this division to reinforce the Western gunboat corps, have already left to assume their new duties. They were carefully Selected according to their practical knowledge of ma rine service. On the receipt of the intelligence of the capture of Fort Dontteem a volute of thirty-four guns was tired on tho high ground adjacent to the Artillery camp, and the intelligence was immediately oommunicated to all the camp., where great joy was manifested. General Banks was called to Washington suddenly yes terday. Be is expected to return to-night. This entire division is now in the most complete condition for home . diet ,and effective service. On the 11th, Colonel Belger, provost marshal, was presented with an elegant sword, belt, and double scab bard by the Moore-et hie regiment, the Third Wlermn sin. Hicaccimplished lady was also the recipient, from the same:source, of several articles of useful silver table ware: • . • Several hundred dollars' worth of liquors have recently been seized by, the provost guard, belonging to parties engaged in selling rum to the soldiers. The general court.martial, of which Lieut. Col Atter bury, New York Ninth, was president, having finished its labor., has adjourned sine die. , pi n e, Lieutenant W. B. Harrahorne, of the Kane Rifles. Who has been for some months connected with the Ellgthil Corps, having been appointed stilton.; leaves for Drawl villa shortly. Deserters from the rebel army under JacksonUontinne to arrive in our lino. They are generally privates. Gen. Buckner to be field for Treason. Loutsvrtail;Feb. 20.—The Journal learns that 'Pglorohal liferiweather left last evening_for Cairo, to !being General Raeliner hera i under a United iitstal -warrant from Jutioo Catron, oa a okay of treason. ONE PAY LATER FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE BOHEMIAN. The Proceedings of Parliament. THE TUSCARORA AND THE NASHVILLE. THE IRON-GLAD STEAMER WARRIOR A FAILIIRE PORTLAND, Me., Feb. 20.—The steamship Bohemian, Captain Burgess, from Liverpool on the Bth, via Lon donderry on the 7th Met., arrived at title port at 10 o'clock this morning. The datee per the Bohemian, are one day later than til9Pii *Pally 1 4 Land. The eteemehip Canada, from itostom snivel at Liver pool on the sth inst. • Both houses of the British Parliament had voted an address to the Queen in roBRORAO to her epeoch. The vote was URRIAMOUS. The Opposition approved of the course of the Govern ment in the Trent affair. Lord Derby thought that the Federal Government had assented with a very bad grace to the demands of the ,Dritieh Government. Lord Palmerston mid that the distress in the manufac turing districts in England from the blockade of the Southern ports would not justify the interference of the Government, and that they would continue in their neu tral course. The Bank of Franco has reduced Its rate of discount to four Per cant. The product of the last cotton crop of India was pours ing into Bombay. The British iron•clad frigate IVarrior, on her passage to Lisboa, labored badly. Her decks and cabins were flooded, and, in nine cases out of ten, she would not mind her helm. The London Times' " city article" saps that thelunds opened t on the tith inet, at adecline of more than one eighth, but gained &mum towarde tho clopo. It was not quite certain whether the advance to the French Government of from two to four millions of pounds, and the shipments to the continent would not tell upon the Bank of England. The Prince of Wales had embarked for Trieste. ET. PETERSBURG., Feb. 7.—The Journal to-day, In an article on the Government hiidget, ehbvva that the state of Russian finances, compared with other countries, may be considered favorable. neaps that an increase of the ordinary income of the Government without an increase of taxes may anon ho expected. PARIS, February 7.—The Mont/ear, of this morning, says that General Prim will not take supreme command of the allied forces in Mexico, but that each general will preeerve the integrity of hie own command. Thy Federal gunboat Tuscarora left Cowes about nine o'clock, on the morning of the 6th instant, and proceeded westward. The Nashville had forty hours start of her. The engineer of the Nashville told the pilot who took her out that it was agreed by all on board the Nashville that she should never be captured that he had all the valves of the engine so arranged that she could be blown 1111 in a moment ; and that if the capture of the Nash. vale was ever heard of a violent explosion would accom pany it. Influential movements were on foot at Manchester for the removal of the duties levied under the new Indian tariff on cotton goods and yarns imported into India. These duties were also regarded as disastrous to the cotton manufacturers of Lancashire. Advices from Cochin•Uhina state that Bien-hoa had, after an energetic resistance, bought e9pitiilatien. was Proposed to march on to the capital, as the taking of that place would pacify the country. A single Ministry for the two Principalities of Walla dila and Moldavia has been formed under the presidency of Monsieur Barbo Catardji. , Private telegrams from China quote tea at Poo Chow 'at three to felir taols higher. Silks were also higher. Holders of manufactured goods held them at Arm prices. Ningpo was in possession of the rebels. Advices from Manilla say that all the tobacco there is to be sent to Spain. Exchaage at Hong Kong was at 4 7d, and at Shang. hae at 6 230. Commereinl—Per Bohemian [By Telegraph to Londonderry.] LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.—The Brokers' Circular reports: The sales of the week foot up 28,000 bales, including 3,500 to speculators, and 5,500 to export ers. The market is dull, with a partial decline of Bd. The sales to-day (Friday) reach 5,000 bales, including 2,500 to speculators and exporters, the market closing quiet and unchanged at the following quotations: Orleans fair 14)(; do middling 12N0 ; Mobile fair 13Xdi do mid dling 12%d; Uplands fair 13)0; do middling 12%d. The total stock in port is 550,000 bales, including 205,000 American. BREADSTIIM —The market is generally quiet and steady, except for Corn, which has a downward tendency. PROVIS/0113.—The Provision market has a down ward tondeney. Loxn9N, Irriday.—Consols closed at 92%e92% for money. The weekly return of the Hank - of England shows a decrease in bullion of 1324,000. American securities are quiet and steady. SHIPPING. Arrived from New York, Golden Eagle and Lade, at Havre; Sweden, at Dublin ; Floriet, at Weetport, leaky. AN ARRIVAL FROM HAVANA. NEWS FROM MEXICO, SHIP ISLAND, AND SOUTH AMERICA. ATTEMPT OF A BRITISH COMMANDER TO IMPRESS AN AMERICAN SEAMAN. GALLANT RESISTANCE OF THE IROQUOIS New Your, Feb. 19.—The steamship Roanoke arrived at this port to• day, from Hama on the 15th. Nassau (N. F.) dates to the Bth state that several yes- Reis had arrived there, having run the Southern blockade. The steamer Rate sailed on the 30th, with a part of the Gladiator's cargo, probably for New Orleans. Tile steamer .Miramon sailed for Matamoros on the 7th. The' war in Venezuela continues. The Government bad notified the editors of the journals of that country that they must affix their names to the articles they may publish hereafter, as they would be held personally responsible for the sentiments they expressed. Several promimmt Pere9Pa had been arrested- A frightful revolution reged in Honduras. President ASFlRlfffillated Illfhiu door. The troops had joined the insurgent N-amt-elm greatest excesses were being committed in Truxillo. St. Thomas (West Indies) dates to the 2,1 say that a British commander attempted to take a seaman from an American vessel by force, but the United States gunboat protected the man. The Governor of St. Thomas no tified the British officer that the guns of the fort would aid the Iroquois in this resistance. The British admi ral, who arrived subsequently, reprimanded the com mander, and duly apologized to the American consul for the indignity. The Iroquois sailed on the 16th, and the Quaker City sailed on the 80th The bark 11'. G. Anderson arrived at Havana on the 28th, with Ship Island dates to the 7th. Five ships of Potter's expedition bad arrived, and two more were spoken, on the 1111,, off Havana. The United States troops on the island were all well. The Mexicans Insist on the re-embarkation of the Spanish troops before they will enter Into negotiations, but consent that 2,000 allied troops shall attend the nego tiations at Orizaba. The Allies state that they shall advance during Febru ary to Orizaba, and give battle at Cerro Gordo, if they are opposed The Mexican papers express the greatest hatred for the Spaniards. Four rebel schooners bad arrived at Havana, from New Orleans, with cotton. Miramon arrived at Havana, and it was stated that he would sail on the 15th for Cadiz, but he will doubtless attempt to make his way to Mexico. . . . . . _ Vera Cruz dates to the Bth state that no advance of the Allied forces had yet been made, There were over 1,000 tack soldiers at Vora Cruz, besides hundreds wore M Tefera. The yellow and typhoid fevers had broken out among them. LATER FROM THE SOUTH. From the Burnside Expedition REBEL ACCOUNT OF THE BIM OF DONELSON OUR FLEET ON THE SAVANNAH ADJOURNMENT OF THE PROVISIONAL CONGRESS, PICTERSEWRII, Neb. 16.—The latest information from Edenton, via FulTolk, is to Thursday, at which time the Yankees were in quiet possession, and their pickets ex tended six miles in this direction. On Wednesday after noon the Yankees ascended the Gowan river to Holly's Awl) eight miles rIVITI She the giver. Finding nobody but a few Negroes, they raised a white flag and passed over to Coleraine, on the opposite side of the river. What they did at Coleraine is unknown. (Morel Mitchell, military commander of Clhowsn county, was at Folenton when the Youkeve arrived, end conversed with a Yankee captain, and wag assured that he did not intend to interfere with private property or disturb citizens not in arras, When Colonel Mitchell left Edenton, a few old cannon had been destroyed and some cotton removed to gunboats, but no otherdepre dations had been committed. The Yankees landed near the farm of Monroe Wheedby, in the vicinity of Elizabeth City, and robbed Min of all his poultry and hogs, and took off china ware, etc. The militia force of Chowau county are removing all provisions from the river. The refugees continne to reach Suffolk. The Boy. Hr. Arnim, Mr. Hathaway, and famine., reached Suffolk on Friday night. Only about a dozen ladies were remaining at Edenton. REBEL AMOUNT OF THE SIEGE OF FORT DONELSON. NASHVILLE, Feb. 15.—A despatch, dated at Fort Do nelson, Feb 15, at ILO% o'clock, says one of the fiercest fights recorded commenced thismoruhag aboutlOo'clock. On ohs- left wing we have driven the enemy Peet their camps with great daughter. The fight 14 still raging with great fury on both sides. A prisoner, belonging to the Thirtieth Illinois Regiment, says that the Federal forces number 50,000, and are commanded by General --11.1cClernand. Our boys are fighting with great gallantry, and driving the enemy as they go. ELEVEN A. 31.—We have captured three of the one , my's batteries, and repulsed them everywhere. The loss is reputed to be heavy on bokl, Aides, but the Yankee loss is much the greatest. The troops from Tennessee, Mis sissippi, Texas, Alabama, end elsewhere, are fighting most gallantly. TWELVE AND d ITALY o'CLocx.—We think we can safely say that the enemy's loss is tremendous. About -two hundred Yankee prisoners have just been brought in, and they report that a number of their regiments are nearly annihilated. ONS AIM • HALF O'OLocu, P.M We fought the enemy outside of our entrenchment from .5.30 this morning until one o'clock this afternoon, driving hint inch by inch on every point in the field, capturing four pieces of artillery, aid a large number of prisoners. Our lees is heavy, but we have inflicted a much heavier loss on the enemy. The Federals have been largely reinforced, and they may attack us again. BOUNTIZS TO REBEL SOLDIERS. The following correspondence is published : ExEOUTiVE DEPARTNENT OP VIRGINIA, RICHMOND, February 14, 1801. 5 flOn. I. P. Benjamin, /Secretary of War SIR—I am instructed by his Excellency the Governor to inquire of you : First. Will the volunteers now in service, who shall re-enlist for three years or the war into the service of Virginia, to be transferred to the Confederate Govern ment, be entitled to a bounty of fifty dollars each? Second. Will the Virginia volunteers, re .enlisting under the late act of Assenthlf for three years—to be credited for the term already served at the date of re- vu listment—be entitled to the same bounty Third. Will volunteers for three years or the war, who have not heretofore served, be entitled to the same bounty 7 The Governor respectfully asks your response, if prac ticable, during the morning. 1 am, most respectfully, Your obedient servant, S. BASSET? .11INNGIII Aid tle.Cadtp. CONEED.RIUTE STATES OF WAn DirARTMENT, BICIIISOND, February 4, 1802. Hots. John LetcAer, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Stu: I have the honor to adtnowledge the receipt of your. letter of this date, making inquiry respecting the bounty to be paid to soldiery. Your,three questions are answered affirmatively Each sodier furnished by Virginia for the war, in re sponse to the call made by the President, wilt receive a bounty of fifty dollars.when the regiment or company is mustered into the Confederate service, and will also be allowed transportation front home to the place of ren dezvous. Your obedient servant, J. P. ihm.rANIM, Secretary of War. TBE PROVISIONAL CONGRESS ADJOURNED. tonsionn, Feb. IL—Congress to-day confirmed Geo. Crittenden and W. W. Loving as major generals. Hon. Rowell Cobh made a feeling and eloquent speech in dining the leafiness of the Provisional Congress, and sOtnounced this body as adieu - rued dui' di?, 1, 1 1:1A11dIEEMSIM )1U WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1502. SENATE. A joint rwribstion from the House was received, making an appropriation of $l,OOO for the illumination of the Yl*fig buildings on Washington's birthday. Un motion of Mr. ArlittONY (tire.), it was pawed. Several petitions were presented for the emancipation of slaves. Resolution to Expel Senator Powell. Mr. WILKINSON (Rep.), of Minnesota, offered the following resolution : Whoyfoy, Lazarus W. Powell, after certain Btatee had severed themselves, on the 20th of Jana, attended a large Southern• Rights Convention, and was president thereof, at which resolutions were pursed approving of the neu trality of Kentucky, and denouncing the war; awl also attended another convention on the 10th of September, when more resolutions were palmed of the same hnport; and the said Powell has given all the old and comfort he could to the enemy from the main he 44f i1Pled 1 there- fore, ball . Resolved, That the said Lazarus W. Powell be ex pelled from the Senate. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. A National Armory at Rock Island. On uwtiou of Mr. GRIMES (Rep.), of lowa, the bill to establish &national armory* at Bock Island, woe taken Mr. BOWE (Cep.), of Wisconsin, moved to refer it to lie Military Committee. Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of Massachusetts said he had no desire to have it referred to that committee. Ile was not ewe that the Government needed another armory at this time. It did need a foundry for makins can non, etc. Mr. LANE (Rep,). of /reline., gaid he should move to refer the bill, with Instructions, to the committee. to report a bill authorizing the President to appoint three commissioners who shall examine and report on the most suitable location. . . Mr. HALE (Rep.), of New Hampshire, said this very location was reserved by the Governtnent for about thirty years. Ha thought th.) country ought not to have two 011111411V0 depixrtinehbi—bll4 foe the army and one for the navy—but ail ought to he connected together. The Army Appropriation Bill. Mr. FESSENDES (Rep.), of Maine, from the Com mittee on Finance, reported back the army appropriation bill. He said the bill as it came from the House contain- Pd anpropriations for 1862 and also for Ma. The coM mittee had stricken out the first section making the alt. propriations for 1863, and reserved that for future con sideration, as before the adjournment there might be such changes as would require future legislation. There were some large amendments made by the committee—one in Quartermaster's Department for a deficiency of 876,000,- WO, undone in the Ordnance Department of 810.000,000. Mr. SHERMAN (Ben ), of Ohio, called attention to these large appropriations as showing the necessity for passing measures of retrenchment. Mr. TRUMBULL (Rep.), of Illinois, asked how many men were provided for. Mr. F.IIBbENDEN did not know Mr. TRITMRIILL said ho thought there was a dispo sition to over-estimate the number of troops. For in stance, it bad been reported la the newspapers that there wet e 4,000 men in the force attacking Port DonelSed, while the fact was, there was only about 28,000 men. Ho thought this fact should be known, for the honor of the gallant men who captured that fort, marching on en trenchments held by nearly their own numbers. The amendments of the committee were adopted, with the exception of the appropriation of $76,000,000 for the deficiency in the Quartermaster's Department, which was objected to by Mr. HOWE. of Wisconsin, Mr. HALE (Rep.), of New Hampshire, said there wee no 'use to make such an appropriation. We had no money to pay. There was a deficiency of $200,000,000 since the last session, and now we are to add $76,000,000 more. We might as well pass a bankrupt law, and let the Go vernment take the benefit. Mr. FEBBENDEN explained that the amounts were already deo, and the debts must be paid. The army has largely Increased since the last estimates, and heavy bills are coming in every day, which mast be paid. The commissary department in Tennessee had already spent its last dollar. . . Mr. HALE said he Should not oppose the amendment, but considered it an evidence of gross mismanagement in the department. tie read an advertisement from the New York Herald, as follows o Pc n soNs L.—A good-looking, affable young man, who has Jost completed a large Government contract, wiebee to form the acquaintance of a young lady who is de sirous of sharing the proseede." Tbat explains the matter. Mr. HOWE asked that a letter from the Quarter master's Department be read. lilr. FESSENDEN also bad alone'', which he received this morning. it states that the cost of 'rasing and fur niShing the army in the Quartermaster's Department was about 6122 000.000. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed Correction of a False Rumor. Mr. WADE (Rep.), of Ohio, said the report had gone abroad that the Illumination on Saturday night wee to be made a test of loyalty. He had been requested to make a statement that this was not 14 Ig.lthe case. Maur people could riot afford it, while others had Pot their friends by the war and did not feel like it. Wooden Buildings in Washington City Mr. CARLILE (U.), of Virginia, presented petitions from citizens of Washington asking Congress to prevent the construction of wooden buildings in the centre of the city for hospitals, &.c., and that a due regard to the health of the cliliet,abe hal in the location of such build• ings. Executive Session On motion of Mr. SUMNER, the Senate then went into executive erosion. . . . . On the reopening of the doors, the United States note bill was received from the House, with amendments. The Note Bill. On motion of Mr. FESSENDEN, the Senate disagreed to the amendments, and the appointment of a committee of conference wao ordered. The Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Committee Report on United States Note Bill The House took up the report from the committee on the Senaheii amendments to the United States note bin. Mr. flokrEP, (Repo, of fitsieeachneette, helefly aß pressed his views. The object being to furnish a sub stantial and uniform currency, be opposed the distinc tion proposed to be made in favor of the holders of the stock by paying the interest in coin. Mr. STEVENS (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, had a melan choly foreboding that they were now about to Cenerlin mate a cunninglyidevised scheme, which will carry great injury throughout the country. At the instance of the brokers, the Senate has been pernurided to mangle and destroy what had cost the Rouse months to digest, coo elder, and peen The bill has been so disfigured that its very fathers fail to recognize it. Instead of being a beeeeoant and invi gorating rocaeure, and affording a uniform and equal currency for all, it possesses features of positive and great mischief. It now has all the bad qualities which have bean attributed to it, with a single benefit. It, in the amended form, creates two classes—one for bankers and brokers, and another for the people. It diserimi natee betweeh the different clams. Take away the legal. tender clause, and the Government would be In the clutches of the harpies. Assuming the public debt to be 51,200,000,000, the interest fixed for the bonds—namely, 7 3-10 per cent.--would require the payment of 1187,000,000 annually in coin, according to the proposed amendment. He earnestly examined himself iu favor of a uniform currency, doing well and equal justice to all parties. Vhe interest could not be paid in coin without a large same , fice of the bonds in the market. The House proceeded to vote on the Senate's amend ments, and disagreed to the following Reducing to a hundred millions the lemma the notes not bearing in to net, providing that the notes authorized by the act of July last shall be received in payment far all taxes, du ties, de. ;making the bonds redeemable at the pleasure of the United Ste. Oa after live years, and payable in twenty years from date ; requiring the Secretary to issue an equal amount of treasury notes, or coupons or regis tered bonds, for the notes authorized by this act, when presented in sums of not lees than a hundred dollars, bearing interest of 7 3.10 per annum ; and the section setting apart the revenue from public lands, and the pro ceede of rebel property, for the payment in coin of the interest on the bonds and notes, and the redemption of the principal, etc. Among the more important of the amendments which were agreed to are the Moiling ; That the notes shell be receivable in payment of all claims and demands of every kind except for interest ou bonds and. notes, which shall be paid in coin. The vote on this was, yeas 88, nays 56. Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to dispose of the bonds at any time, at the market value, for coin or for any of the treasury notes heretofore or hereafter to be leaned, or for notes under this act. Mr. 1100PElt (Rep.), of Massaelmaette, after this vete, said the hill had thus been rendered useless, and he moved to lay the succeeding amendment on the table, which, if it had been agreed to, would have rejected the entire Lill. The vote was, yeas 21, nays 120. The House also agreed to the Senate's amendment au thorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to receive notes on deposit for not less than thirty days, in sums of not less than a hundred dollars; certificates to be issued therefor, etc• This was amended by the House no as to include emeriti of coin and changing the interest to that which the Secretary may from time to time prescribey, not exceeding six per couture. The bill again goes back to the Senate, owing to the disagreement of the House to some of the amendments. Branch Mint at Denver City. Mr. MAYNARD (U.), of Tenneesee, from the Com mittee of Wave and Means, reported a bill establishing a b ranc h m i n t a l riohlef City, Calaratte Territory_ Ship Canal front the Mississippi to Lake Mi. chigan. Mr. BLAIR (Rep.), of Missouri, reported from the Military Committee a bill establishing a ship canal from the Mississippi ricer to Lake Michigan, for the convey aura of military stores and troops. The Postal Appropriation PIM The Muse then went tuto Conitidifte of the Whole on the Post (Hike appropriation bill. Mr. VOORHEES (Dem.) argued that this Union will be restored by and through the instrumentality of the Constitution, and a strict cliedience to its letter and spi rit, or not restored at all. In this connection, he said the policy of universal emancipation or abolition, which had been proclaimed at the commencement of the session, could not be carried out without intolerable bad faith to Union men. both North and Booth. If this was to be the policy of the Goverrkirkehr 111 the prosecution of the war, then a gross deception had been practised on all loyal meth and an mmy raised by false pretensions, more flagrant than had ever before been advanced to carry out a secret at.d unhallowed purpose. We must adhere to the Union as our fathers made it—not as capricious politicians would determine. He quoted from Mr. Lincoln's inau gural and messages, to show that the latter had said that be neither bad the power nor the inclination to interfere with slavery in the States, Mat h° would execute the fintitiVe-slave law. lie alto referred to ItlcOlcilias pro clamation on entering 'Virginia, to the effect that the army not only will abstain from all interference with slavery, but, with a strong band, crush any attempt at inentrection. This was looked on as a pledge, sanctioned by the Executive, that the army would not trample on Stale laws and statute", but protect them from those who would overthrow them. There was, at that time, no pry teat from Puritan lips. In supped Of hit iirglinient, he referred, among others, to Gen. Butler's conduct, and to the official despatches of Mr. Seward, in which the latter declared, whatever may become of the rebellion, it is not the purpose of the Government to interfere with the statue of a single human being in the States or Ter ritories. Infamy, Mr. Voorhees said, would rest en the men who rejected peace when they could have obtained it on terms of honor Now let the armies bring the ter rible struggle to a speedy termination. Let the war be waged in the name of the Conetitiltioil l the IaWS, and t h e Union, and in the name of God, guided by tin enlightened Christianity. Mr. Wit SHISURNE, (Rep.), of Illinois, said the gen tleman had announced that the people of Indiana were ready to compromise with the rebels, but he ( Mr. Wash burne) wished to remark that the people of Illinois were willing to compromise only on the terms offered by Gen. Grant, of his own State, to Gen. Buckner--nantely, an unconditional mid immediate surrender. [Applause.] Mr. VOORHIES wished to explain, but Mr. sh.uw bargor at the time hA.ving pseesseion of the floor, and the committee rising, he was unable to do so. The Army Bill. The House again went Into committee, laying aside the pest•oiltce. bill, and taking up the Senate's amendments to the army bill. Mr. RICHARDSON (Dem:), of Illinois, said that the communication notes by his colleague (Mr. Washburn) a short time ego seas a delightful sign. Mr, STETEIII3 (Rep ), of 1411115)111Mia. I hope the gehtleitian does not expect me to yield the floor for gene ral debate This bill is for the army. Mr. RICHARDSON. get on the army directly. [Laughter.] 1 want to do a good thing by congratulating my colleague Mr. STEVENS. I hope no one will interfere with the passage of this bill, which it is necessary to pass with out delay. Mr. RICIIKS.I3sO24. My colleague has endorsed Canard Grant Mr. WASIIIIIIRME. Yes, air. Mr. RICHARDSON acid that one of the moat sensible proclamations tamed wan that by tier. Grant when he en tered Paducah. The General, at that time said : Ihave not come to fight opinions, but to resist treason and over whelm it. I am for sustaining the Constitution and main taining the supremacy of the laws." lie, Mr. Richardson, wished that this proclamation could he written in letters of gold in the sky, that everybody might see the correct doctrine. There lover Would have been an army of 800,000 men raised if the object had been , crowed to veer throw the Constitution and create another Government. This war never would have been begun but for the two elements at the North—namely, the Abolition party, and tho party headed by Buchanan, Toiney, Caleb Cushing, and that class of men. The latter were worse than the Abolitionists, because they were smart. These and other similar remarks occasioned much +laughter. The Senate's ainendments' to the army bill were reed, when the committee rose. They were then all concurred in by the Boum Adjournod. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. HARRIBBUROg February 30i ilia SENATE The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock, by the Speaker, who presented the report of the Attorney Gene ral, State Treasurer, and Auditor General, against the claim or Samuel Copper, or Lawrence county. - - • - • Mn 13ERIMAL vresvnto4 n mgmerial (rota hif.+Dß ) . 4 4l of the bar, of Delaware county, for the passage of a cup. element to an act relative to courts In that county. Reports of Committees. PENNZY, (Judiciary,) as committed, the bill to fix the time of the commencement of the term of sheriffs in the eeveral counties In tide Commonwealth. Alno, ry , and pedlent in the the sly#4 b,ukerN countien of York and Montgomery. salmi up AA passed. Mr. BOUND, (same,) as committed, the bill creating two additional asnessors in the First ward of the city of Philadelphia. MT. CL Y MEE, ( game.) all committed, 11011,10 bill No. 56, t ellEpleinent to the act relative to the commencement of aetiong. Ale., ae committed, the bill to alithorlae the NUM of Connnon Mae of Schuylkill connty to anoint auditors to re-examine the account of Wm. Bickel, late treasurer of said comity. Mr ROBINSON, (Corporations,) with amendment, the bill to incorporate the Continental Express Company. Mr_ CLYMER (same.) the bill to incorporate the Olt Creek TrlmOOttfttle.tt Cenbany. Mr. BMITI3, of Philadelphia, (some ) the bill to incor porate the People's Insurance Company. Mr. McCLURE, (Railroads ' ) ascommitted, the supple ment to the Cleveland and 'Pittsburg Railroad Company. Bills Introduced. Mr. CONNELL, a bill confirming the revised grade and anrvey rognlatlono In the First and Second Section' of the Survey of We Philadelphia. Mr. PENNZY; a bill to incorporate the rolliglYlYllgig Petroleum Transportation Company. Mr. JOHNSON, a bill fixing Williamsport an the place of holding tho Supreme Court for the northern district. Mr. BOUND, a bill to incorporate the Black Vein Coal Company, Resolution M r , BEBRIIL 9 rpro resolution that five thousand copies of the F are we 11 Address of the I' other of his Country be printed for the use of the Senate, which was postponed for the present—yeas - lEu nays 14. Bilis Considered, etc. On motion of Mr. BENSON, the bill relative to re cruiting officers and other citizens of Pennsylvania, now tn.the military service, wet tithes 9911Cliti CowinMoe of the Whole, when another bill was subeti tuted, and the subject postponed. On motion of Mr. STINE, the bill to extend the char ter of the Norristown Savings, Building, and Loan As sociation, was considered and passed. On mod m of Mr. IRISH, the supplement to the free banking law, authorizing banks incorporated under said act to IMO smell mitts to the alliettDl 91 liftY 99? fent of their capital stock, was taken up, and after consideris• Lion in committee. postponed. On motion of Mr. SMITH, of Montgomery, the bill to extend the charter of the Meehanics' Savings, Loan,and Building Association of Montgomery county was akaa up and passed. On motion of Mr. CONNELL, the bill to confirm lb. revised glades anti survey regulations of the first and isccond eactiene of the SurTet of W 4,11 P4E11°4101" wsa considered and passed. On motion of Mr. BOUGHTEft, the bill relative to the claim of Thomas Morley was considered until the hour of adjournment. Aibourned. HOUSE. The House assembled at 10 A. ht., Eton. John Rowe. Spent+, In the chair. Prayer by IleY4 Mr, Shoemaker. The journal of yesterday. wee read. Communications The CHAIR presented a communication from the prin cipal of the Penneylrani& Institute for the Blind, re questing the nee of the hall of the House of Represents tivee. on next Tuesday, to exhibit the musical and scho lastic proficiency of the pupils, _ . The CHATS announced that Tueaday was set apart for the consideration of private bills. consequently It would interfere with the business of the House, Tha Chair named Wednesday, which wee agreed to. Petitions. Mr. CESSNA, of Bedford, a petition of citizens of Bel ford county, praying the passage of a law preventing the influx; migration, or colonization of poraona of Min in sold county.` . . Messre. WEIDNER, LAB AM, and BOILEAIIi of Bucks, petitions of citizens of Philadelphia, praying for the passage of au act relating to certain rights of fa7l/ICII3 In the markets of. Philadelphia. Messrs. WINDLE and SMITH, of Chester, petitions of citizens of. Philadelphia relative to curb-stone mar. kelp, Mr. itlioni*o. Cumberland, a reinoia4kaSiee tie- Zen, 01 Delaware and Cheater counties, against the pas sage of an act for the removal of certain market stands in Philadelphia. Also, a petition from the citizens of Philadelphia on the same subject. Mr. THOMPSON, of Philadelphia, presented a peti tion of citizens of Philadelphia, praying the passage of a law prohibiting the sale of meat, vegetables, anti other provisions upon the public highways of tho city, and impo s ing fine foi Violation of the law. Also, two petitions of.: citizens of the southeastern Pe lion of the city of Philadelphia against the pilotage of an act annulling all former acts relating to the rights of fat Mere on the public streets of Philadelphia. Also, praying for the passage of the supplement to an act to secure to farmers certain rights in the Philadel phia markets, approved 17th April, ISM. Mr. Cooll.ll.AN,PlillAdolplau. presented a petition of citizens of Philadelphia for the passage of au itet to abolish the curbstone markets. Mr. FIOPKINS, of Philadelphia, petition of Lieut. Gee. W. Emory, of Fourth Pennsylvania Reaerves, asking to be paid for recruiting and other services. Mr. McMANUS, of Philadelphia, petition of citizens or Philadelphia, to change the width of York street, to said city. Mr. DONNELLY, of Philadelphia, proceedings of a meeting or the Board of Directors of the Twentieth eec tion, remonstrating against any change In the mode of selecting the members of the Board of Controllers in the First school district, (city of Philtuielphie.) Mr. DUFFIELD, of Philadelphia, petition of the btt sines* men of the Twenty-third and Twenty-111th wards, asking the passage of an act incorporating the Frank ford and Philadelphia Passenger Railway Oompany. 1119Q - KE, of Philadelphia, petition of John Itr, Henderson for compensation for amlitlu ß the .adUtibt df John M. Coleman, late Treasurer of Philadelphia. Special Committee. The CHAIR (through the clerk), announced Messrs• Duffield, Moore, and Dennis, as the Committee on Care 1110111iP9 of Twenty•second of February, in the city of Philadelphia. The committee, on part of the Senate, are Messrs. Ber ri!), Smith, and Donovan. Reports of Committees. SAITE.g, f Blair, from Committee of the Judi. ciery General, reported as committed an act fat the MON efficient collection of debts due the Commonwealth. Mr. DONLRY, of Greene, from the Committee on Vice and immorality, reported, as committed, an act to arrest profegionat thieves, burglars, Sc., in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. BANNS, of Blair, from the Committee ou Corp). rations, reported, as committed, en act to incorporate the Eighth Proabvtatian Congregation or the city Of Philadelphia. Mr. QUIGLEY, of Philadelphia, from the same 00m. mittee, reported, as committed, an act to incorporate the Pennsylvania Lylug•ln and Foundling Hospital of the city of Philadelphia. The Committee on City Passenger Railways reported with amendment a further eupplement to the act in corporating the North Plilladt4pliist Plank Road Coos. pany, and fur other purpoees. R esolution Mr. WORLEY, of Lancaster: Resolution relative to the procuring of yardage -stamps, by members, from the postmaster of Harrisburg. The resolution proposes an investigation. My, 16 QRLT . IT said he never received any postage. 'tamps except what be paid for out of hie own O&M. Me did not believe he lied any right to procure stamps to be charged to and paid for by the State. Mr. VINCENT, of Erie, said that many members of the House have procured postage•stamps wider an honest delusion. Mr. CESSNA, of Bedford, thought that no utembers received stamps under improper motives, in order to oars individual expense. He wanted the subject postponed one week, so that each member who had received stamps tould refund to the Harrisburg postmaster hl the 1110611- time. Mr. DENNIS, of Philadelphia, wanted the question settled on the broadest principles. Let those who have fallen into the error, ride in their places and day they have received stamps. Mr. WORLEY, of Lancaster, thought that tlnieshould lie spent in doing legislation correctly. The principle, and not the value of the stamps, is to be cossidered. Mr. CESSNA, of Bedfordorithdrew his motion to roativ)., The resolution requedilog the Lfaerldblite 084bn:tater to furnish the names of those who have received edam" and the number of stamps, was adoptel. Bills Considered. Bill to reduce the capital stock of the Girard Bank of the city of Philadelphia. On the second reading of the bill, Mr. GASKILL called for the yeas and nays—yeas 44, nays 3T, Peeded second reading. The hour of adjournment (one o'clock) was extended in order to consider the bill relative to the public print ing, which was passed. Adjourned. The Expedition up the Tennessee. OFFICIAL REPORT OF LIEUTENANT PHELPS-TEE UNION gtViIiIMIT REYWNII), We yesterday published a letter from on board tha United State 4 gunboat Tiger, giving an account of a cruise up the Tenne, , see river. By the official report of Lieutenant Phelps, commanding the expedition, it will be teen that the statements with reference to the out break of the Union sentiment in 7cpuelsee wer, Ly no means exaggerated The report concludes as follows: We had seized three of their steamers one the half. fluiebed gunboat, and bad forced the rebels to burn six others loaded with supplies, and their loss, with that of the freight, is a heavy blow to the enemy. Two boats are still known to be ou the Tennessee, and are doubtless hide en in stnue of the creeks, where we shall be able to find tin m when there is time for the searea. We returned on . th e Right ot trio sth to where the Ea.tport The crew of the .TO/1 ,,,, had already gotten on board of the price en 1111171e1IPB I,IIIOIIIA of lumber, Sc. The crews of the three boats set to work to finish the undertiking, and we have broulat away probably 250,000 feet of the best quality of ship and building lumber, all the iron, machinery, spikes, plating, nails, &c., belonging to the rebel gunboats, and I canned the mill to be destroyed, where the lumber had been sawed. I now come to the, to me, most interesting portion o this report, one Which Mil illfeadY become lengthy i but I Mitt Mitt you will MO some emotes for this in limiest that it embraces a history of labors and movements, day and night, from the 6th to the 10th of the month, all o which details I deem it proper togive you, We have me , will: the most gratifying proofs of loyalty everywher• across Tennessee, and in the portions of Slissfselen and Alabama we visited. Most affecting illetftTle. R usted us almost hourly. Neu, women, and chit dren several times gathered hi OrdWile or 'hundreds shouted theft' 'Weenie, and hailed their national nag win an enthusiasm there was no mistaking; it was genuin and heartfelt. Those people braved everything to go b the river bank, where a sight of their flag might one more be enjoyed, and they have experienced, as the related, every possible form of persecution. Tears nowt. freely down the cheeks of men as well as of women, an: there were those who had fought under the Stare an Striven at Moultrie who in this manner testified to tar s t Joy. This display of feeling and sense of gisdneee at on' success, and the hopes it created in the breasts of many people in the heart of the Confederacy, astonishe.. us nos a little, and I assure you, sir, I would not hay • (abed to witness it for any consideration. I trust it h given me all a higher sense of the sacred character of o present ditties. I was assured at Savannah, that of tic several hurdred troops there, more than half, had w• gone to the attack in time, would save hailed us as de Everett, and gladly enlisted with the national force. In temeeetto The reoA pnern2l9, he their enthusi braved Secessionists and spoke their views freely, bat I Mississippi and Alabama s hat was said was guarded. if we (laud impress ourselves freely, you would hear sue a shoat greeting your tenting as you tattler heard. "We know there are many Unionists among us, but reign of terror makes us afraid of our shadows." W were told, too : "Bring us a small, organized force, wi arms and ammunitions for us, and we can maintain o position, and put down rebellion in our midst,.. The. were, it is true, Vrbidasouttuttnitles, who, on our a prose:, fled to the woods, bat these were where the was lees of the loyal element, and where the flee steamers in advance had spread tales of our coming wi tire. brands burning, destroying, ravishing, and piunde log. The crews of these vessels have had a very 'Mork, time, but have evinced a Writ in the work highly credi hie to them. Lieutenants Commanding Gwin and Shl lam been untirlog, owe to them and to their • liners many obligations for our entire , meesat- I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, 8. L. PHELPS, Lieutenant commanding ; U, 8. N. ems. California Protests against Taxing Gold Mines. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13 —Resolutions have b • Vetted by both Houses of the Legislature of pose protesting against the polidY Of taping mines of California by the General Governmen proposed by the Secretary of the Interior in hist annual report. • The ship Comet, from New York, arrived at port. Rhode Island Convention. Pool mica, reb. 20.—Tbo Democratic State 0 ventk.n lies renominated Governor Sprague and oilier incruntnnain of the Mote ottloe.,
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