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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1862.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF
STEPHEN A, DOUGLAS.—.. The conspiracy
to break up the Union Is a fact new known to
mil. Armies are being raised, and war levied
Ito accomplish it. There cam be but, two sides
to the controversy. Every man mast be On the
-side of the United States or against it. There
•can be no' neutrals in this war. There can be
- AO= bus patriots and traitors",
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
The Celebration of the Birthday of Wash
ingtoni•
By the President of the United States
A PROCLAXAT/ON
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, inst.,
and celebrate the anniversary of the Birth of the Father
of his Country, by causing to be read to them his Im
mortal Farewell Address.
Given under my band and the Beni of the Voitea Stage,
at Washington, the nineteenth day of February, in the
sear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
two, and of the independence of the United States of
America the eighty-sixth.
[saAt..] ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
DI the rYt.6l , l6lit,
WILLIAM It. SEIV/RD, SOLTATITT of Slate
Order of Proceedings
OF THE TWO HOUSES OF CONGRESS ON THE TWENTY-
SECOND DAY OP FEBRUARY, INSTANT
At ore o•clock.cpreciaely., the Senate, with invited
guests. Will proceed to-the hall of the House of Rome
teniatives in the following order :
The Vice President and the Secretary of the Senate,
preceded by the Sergeant-at•Armf.
Senators.
The President and Heads of the several Departments.
The Chief Justice and 'Associate Justices of the Supreme
Representatives from Foreign GOYerrilltentd near this
dovernment.
Invited officers of the army and navy.
Distimuiehed citizens and other invited guests
Preparatory to proceeding to the Hall of the House of
Representatives, the President and Heads of Departments
Hill nssembic.iu the President's chamber; the Diplomatic
°ores in the marble chamber in the rear of the Senate
eliamber; the Justices of tbe Supremo Court in the The
President's chamber ; invited army and navy officers 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 BEPRESEN-
TATIYEd
Prayer by the Chaplain
Reading of Washington's Farewell Address. After
which, Flags captured from the rebel armies will be pre
sented front the Army and Wary Departments to Con-
Entrance to the Capitol will be found by the north and
the east doors of the Senate wing, and by the east and
west e oorE of the House wing. All other means of at.
Ce6S well be dosed.
WasniacroN, Feb. 2e,1862.
Tur. LATEST WAR. NEWS
A special despatch from Washington states
that Senators Johnson and Wade had waited on
General McClellan yesterday, to urge an advance
movement of the Army of the Potomac. We
are inclined to the opinion that our Commander.
in• Chief has already didiaaill'ad and arranged his
plans for a forward movement, and knows pre
esely when to make it with success. It will
come, all in good time, and, in all human proba
bility, when least expected. Colonel Casa, of the
Massachusetts Ninth, in the course of a speech
to his regiment, day before yesterday, said that
the Army of the Potomac would have the honor
of closing up the Rebellion. Although Col. Cass
may not have means of gaining information denied
to the special correspondents, the probable truth of
his observation must strike the reader with force.
With such a mission then before it, can we wonder
at the months of preparation, of drills, and grand
reviews, or the months of seeming inactivity that
have passed away ? The wisdom of their purpose
will soon, perhaps, be manifest. Meanwhile, the
rebel army of the Potomac is daily becoming more
dispirited and demoralized at the ill success of the
cause of treason in Virginia, Georgia, and Tennes
see. and our scouting parties have advanced
within half a mile of their pickets, without ob
serving an enemy in force, or meeting with molests•
tion.
Good news again from Tennessee ! General
Ifalleck telegraphs to General McClellan that
Clarksville has been occupied by General Staith 7 s
division. Enough provisions were captured to sup
ply our army for twenty days.
General Price, having been reinforced by Ben
McCulloch, undertook to make a stand at Sugar
creek, but our army, under tieneral Curtis, after
a sharp engagement, made him again run. Many
prisoners and arms were taken.
We publish this morning some interesting details
Of bOlithern news, obtained by way of Richmond
and Fortress Monroe. It was currently reported
that General A. S. Johnston had resolved to -sur
render Nashville to the Federal troops, provided
our generals would respect the private property in
the city. The rebels regard the capture of Savan
nah and Charleston by our forces as inevitable.
This interesting event was expected to occur this
week. The Rebel Congress met on the 18th, and
elected R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, President,
pro tern., of the Senate, and Thomas A. Bocock, of
the same State, Speaker of the House.
A complete HO of the released prisoners who
arrived at Fortress Monroe, from Richmond, on
the 20th instant, will be found on the first page.
It embraces the names of many Philadelphians,
and speaks eloquently of the sufferings they have
undergone for the sake of the good old flag.
One of the released prisoners states that there is
a strong Union sentiment in Richmond. A league,
numbering three thousand men, has been formed,
and the Unionists are anxiously awaiting the ad
yeut of the Federal army.
A complete list of our killed and wounded in
the Roanoke island engagement will be found on
the fourth page.
The rebels evidently intend to make stand at
Columbus, Kentucky. A despatch received at
midnight states that not only have no preparations
to abandon the town been made, but that rein
forcements have been sent thither from the South.
A Union scout, who was in Columbus on Tuesday
night, states that fourteen steamers were at the
wharves with steam up, and that a salute was
fired indicating the arrival of a rebel general with
additional forces.
It is said that the most extensive preparations
have been made in Richmond for the inauguration
of His Majesty Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, to
the Presidential chair of the "Confederate States
of America." The Richmonders had intended to
have a ball, but the idea, we are told, has been
abandoned. A prominent member of the rebel
Congress recently said that ci if they f the rebels]
had become discouraged ; if their soldiers, tired of
one brief campaign, refused to re-enlist for the
war, they might as well abandon their attempt to
gain. their • independence, lay down their arms, re
turn to the arts of peace, acknowledge themselves
fairly vanquished, and submit to whatever terms
the North saw fit to dictate to them.
Congress Yesterday.
SENATE.—Mr. Collama; of Vermont, presented
a resolution condoling with the President in his re
cent affliction, and providing for the adjournment
of the Senate. An adjournment accordingly took
place.
ifousr..-;-The homestead bill reported from the
Committee on Public Lands came up. Mr. Grow,
of Pennsylvania, urged the passage of the bill,
that the public lands might be consecrated to the
homes of actual settlers, who, in their prosperity,
might be enabled to develop a higher and nobler
civilization.
Mr. Knapp offered a resolution of sympathy re
lative to the death of the President's son, which
was amended, to withhold from illumination of the
pubis buildings.
Pennsylvania Legislature.
SENATE.-A communication was received from
Major General Patterson, inviting the Legista•nre
to witness the review of troops by Gov. Curtin, at
the Academy of Mud°, in this city, to-day.
On motion of Mr Smith, of Philadelphia, a sup
plement to the act relative to the organisation of
•courts of justice was passed. It authorizes an in
•crease in the uumber of District Court jurors
Hortart.—Mr. Abbot, of Philadelphia, offered a
joint revolution relative to the defences of the Dela
ware river and bay. .
The bill relative to the rate of interest was taken
sp, but, eller some debate, laid over.
The Richmond Prisoners
• The Union prisoners, who were recently re
leased from Richmond, took the train for
Washington, when they arrived at Baltimote,
instead of coming on to this city. Great pre
paratious were made to welcome them here,
but it was desirable that they should visit the
national capital to receive their pay, and_to
obtain, in proper form, the furloughs which
are necessary to authorize their departure to
their home&
WE HAVE read with some interest the debate
in the House of Representatives, on Saturday,
on the Special Committee on the Conduct of
the War- It was a suggestive debate—and,
although we could have wished that some of
our members had shown a little less temper,
it supplied us with some very instructive and
interesting facts. There was little necessity,
we think, for introducing the subject of Gene
ral PATTNRSON, which seems to be a standing
topic in the House whenever business flags,
except it may have been to allow a weak
speech from Mr. Representative Buny, who,
among other things, informed the House that
the command of the General was composed of
his rc constituents, Connections, and friends,"
and that he would take no part in any criticism
upon General SCOTT, " for whom," the coun
try will be delighted to learn, "no man living
entertains a higher respect." The attacks of
some of the members upon the War Commit
tee were to be regretted, although the defence
of Mr. Gooch enables us to understand more
properly the sphere of the committee's duties,
and the object of their investigations.
We must say that we have a contempt for
those civilians, and even those members of
Congress, who exhibit a disposition to criticise
railitary operations, and, unjustly, censure the
movements of the army. When such criticisms
arise from a factious purpose to serve any
party organization, or to give life and force to
impracticable ideas, they are mischievous and
unpatriotic, They create unseemly debates
and elaborately-prepared humorous speeches
on the part of such men as Mr. Cox, and have
the effect of throwing our military chiefs and
leaders upon the enemies of the Administration
for support. We say this for the purpose of
more properly expressing our idea of the
powers of Congress over military authorities.
A wise and discreet supervision over the War
riors, by those who pay the expenses and
organize the armies for war, is very necessary,
and in the exercise of a wise and discreet super
vision Congress has authorized this Committee
on the Conduct of the War. It is composed of
Senators WADE, JOHNSON, and CHANDLER,
and Representatives GOOCH, ODELL, and
JcLIAN, six eminent gentlemen representing
the old Democratic and Republican organi
zations. It was not raised for the purpose of
embarrassing the operations of the army, but
rather to assist the army in the prosecution of
the war. Its object has been to ferret out
treason in all quarters, high and low, and in
this it has been successful. We only repub
lish a well-known fact when we say that the
investigations of this committee procured the
recent arrest of General STONE ; and, when
its inquiries shall have been terminated, it will
be seen that other results, far more important,
have been attained.
It is proper we should say that this com
mittee is on the most cordial terms with the
President and the Cabinet. Mr. WicKlavra,
of Kentucky, mentioned the common rumor
as to an antagonism existing between the Ad
ministration and the committee, and entlbled
Mr. Goon to deny it in this imperative man
ner :
"I can assure him that the relations of the com
mittee with the President and Secretary of War
and all the officers of the Cabinet are of the most
cordial nature. And I - also assure him that the
committee desire that the orneees and 81011 of the
army shall go into the field of battle feeling that
they are supported and sustained by every branch,
yea, by every man connected with every branch of
the Government; yea, more, shall go into the field
feeling that they are to be supported and sustained
in defeat as well as in victory, if they do their duty
bravely and well.'
There are'other points in the address of the
Representative equally suggestive, and he thus
presents them 2.
" sir, I feel authorized to say that this commit
tee, composed as it is of men from every Section of
the country, have,
from the outset, bean a 7(414 t in
everything they have attempted or undertaken.
And I feel authorized still further to state that, if
there is any one sentiment in which they are more
earnestly and cordially united - than all else, it is
that fighting, and only fighting, will crush this
rebellion; and the sooner it can be done the better.
I think that the last obstacle in the witty of truth
big this rebellion is now removed or surmounted.
The men who have believed the true policy to be
to bring large amazes into the field, and make a
display of . power and force to enable negotzation,
compromzse, or diplomacy to reconstruct the Go
vernment without bloodshed, aro either converted
or overruled. and henceforth I believe that we shall
ge forward determined that the Constitution shall
be maintained without alteration or amendment,
the laws enforced, the Union preserved, and the
last vestige of rebellion wiped out, cost what it
may in treasure or blood."
This policy in relation to large armies
being in the field is the r true one, and the
committee only repeats the lessons of history
and national experience in enforcing it upon
the attention of the Government. In this, and
in all things, the committee has been doing
nobly. We share none of the fears, nor do we
entertain the suspicions thrown out by those
who assail the committee as they assail the
Administration, and who, in opposing its in
vestigations, are only vindicating their con
sistency.
It is very certain that many of the most
prominent officers admit that, by the vigilance
and energy of this great War Committee, much
enthusiasm and spirit have , been infused into
the army. Among those most public in this
earnest praise is Secretary STANTON. Their
guardianship over the common soldier is inces
sant. ICo fraud can be perpetrated upon him
undetected and unpunished, and every just
claim be has for consideration is gratefully
acknowledged by them, and pressed upon the
proper authorities. It is our firm *lief
that if this committee had been in session
three months ego, the entraorditisry blockade
of the Potomac, which has cost the people and
the Government many millions of dollars, and
which is the surprise, if not the scorn, of the
whole nation, would have been long since
broken. They have not engaged, either, in
petty complaints or in petty inquiries, but
have sedulously attended to such duties as
could not well be discharged by others.
When their 'record is made public, it will be
found that they have been among the, most
potent and patriotic of all the auxiliaries of the
Administration during the posecution of the
war.
The idea of people objecting to any inquiry
into the war, on the part of Congress ; would
be absurd if it were not unjust. The powers
of Congress are clearly defined. Congress is
the war-making power—the power to levy
taxes, and to provide for revenue; and yet we
arc told that Congress has no power to inquire
how the money is spent Congress bears
much ,of the responsibility- of the war, and
yet iChaSno'jurisdiction over those conduct
ing it ! If this war fails—if financial or in
ternational embarrassments ensue—Congress
must feel the odium, and yet have neither an
advisory or a monitory power before hand.
There is no provision of the Constitution more
explicit—certainly none more judicious—than
that which makes the civil superior to the
military power. If there should be blunders in
this contt.st, if taxes are onerous and money
is squandered, the constituents of these legis
lators will hold them to a fearful accountability%
If they do not look after the private soldiers,
and all their comforts and their Interests; if
they do not check corruption, advocate cee
nonay, detect and punish treason, and if pos
sible, above all, urge our general to push the
war to a successful issue, there will be a fear
ful retribution for each and all of these self
same national lbgislators.
WE PRINTED yesterday the Russian Em
peror's kind and friendly letter to our Go
vernment. We now print, as an appropriate
comment, a passage from SOCP4ltetty SEWARD'S
letter of instructions to Minister CLAY :
"Nations, like individuals, have their prominent
wants : first freedom, secondly prosperity, thirdly
friends.
" The United States early assured the two first
objects by the exercise of coUragelnad enterprise.
But, although they have always practised singular
moderation, they nevertheless have been slow in
making friends.
"Russia presents an exceptional ease. That
rower was an early, and it has always been a con..
stant friend. This relationship between two na
tions, so remote and so unlike, has excited much
surprise ; but the explanation is obvious :
"RIVAI, like the United States, is an improving
and expanding empire. Its track is eastward,
while that of the United States is westward. The
two nations, therefore, never come into rivalry or
conflict. Each carries Civilization to the new re
gions it enters, and each hada itself oseasionally
resisted by States jealous of its prosperity, or
alarmed by its aggrandizement. Russia and the
United States may remain good friends, until each
having made a circuit of half the globe in opposite
directions they - shall meet and agree with each
other in the region where civilization hut began,
and where, lifter so many ages, it hue now become
lethargic and helpless."
Release of State-Prisoners.
An interesting feature of the events which
transfortn this over-memorable anniversary
into a species of national jubilee, is the release
of a number of the State prisoners who have
recently been confined in Fort Lafayette and
Fort Warren.
Priztos ! PIANOS ! !—George Steok (New York)
makes a Pkino:forte which has no equal in fullness
end richness of tone and beauty of touch. J. E
°VOLD, 6er - oath and Oliastriut.
LETTER FROM ”OCCASIONAL."
WAsumnTon, February 21, 18G2.
The real enchanter is success. Victory
convinces more men than the logic of the
schools, and the stubbornest prejudices give
way before the symbols of power. When Na
poleon landed in France, on his return from
Elba, he was ridiculed in Paris, as a weak and
visionary adventurer; but as he approached
the French capital his enemies exchanged
contempt for commendation, and rivalled each
other in demonstrations of, fealty, to his person
and his cause. Comparatively a few days ago
many who professed to be against the rebel
lion habitually asserted that the Southern peo
ple could never be subjugated; that a popu
lation of twelve millions could never be
conquered. Now that the awful majesty
and irresistible strength of the Government
have been developed, this assumption fades
out of sight, and those who rested upon
it frankly admit its fallacy, and declare
that . the United States is destined to he the
most formidable nation in the world. I
gladly concede that no free people can per
manently be subjugated; but the Southern
people are not now, and have not been free for
years. They have been ruled by a minority
of slaveholders and ambitious demagoguee;
and while it is true that this minority contrived
to create and combine a determined opposition
to the authority of the Constitution and the
laws, yet historical justice demands the ex
pression that the weakest spot in the whole
rebellion was the distrust of the rebel chiefs
among the Southern masses. The subjuga
tion, therefore, is rather of treason and of re
bellion, and of those who began and carried
on these 'Vicious and revolutionary elements,
than of the oppressed, betrayed, and plun
dered people of the South. The delirium
which swept so many into the whirlpool of
Secession is so rapidly subsiding, that there
is no refuge for the principals in this groat
tragedy but suicide or flight. The whole
scheme origluated in a deliberate attempt
to,osertnrn a just Government, and rested
upon a foundation of lies, and as these lies
are exposed a large majority of every South
ern State, except South Carolina, will hail
the subjugation and conquest of the rebellion
as their own certain deliverance. The pro
gress of our armies and navies will be steadily
to the extreme South. Not a foot of the
revolted soil will ultimately remain in pos
session of the traitors. Pressed in the rear
and on each flank by the united influences of
the Union element and the Federal army, they
will be swept away like chaff before the
tempest, and when the time comes to disband
the army, the soldiers of the Republic will
remain in large numbers upon the soil they
have captured, occupying the confiscated
estates of the bad men who have forfeited all
rights, either of life or property, by attempt
ing to take the life of the Republic itself.
Thus will the inertia and arrogance of the
wealthy slave-owners be succeeded by the
Vigor, and enterprise, and skill of free white
men. One aristocrat will no longer be per
mitted to leash his brutalized slaves over
plantations of from five to ten thousand acres)
nor will a soil for years exhausted continue to
appeal to God for the presence of those great
agents of agriculture which. have made the
sterile hill-sides and valleys of New England
to blossom like the rose. Where the cotton
grows it will hereafter be manufactured, and
these manufactures will return new auxiliaries
to bless, invigorate, and strengthen a rescued
people. Well may those who contemplate
this wonderful future exclaim, that, under the
providence of God and our victorious troops,
this country must become the strongest on the
face of the earth. As the flag of the stars
and stripes is carried to the extremest Sonth
ern coast, our warriors will look abroad for
new fields to conquer, and that triple alliance,
now about to lay violent hands upon discordant
Mexico, may pause in its career to contemplate
the failure of all its predictions that the sub
jection of Mexico was easy, alone because the
disruption of the United States of. America
had become inevitable. But the subject is too
vast for present elaboration.
You will perceive that the rebel General
Buckner, captured at. Fort Donelson, is to be
sent to Louisville to be tried before the Fede
ral courts for treason. He was one of the
worst cases in the catalogue' which contains the
names of the traitors to the Union. Educated
by the Federal Government, he professed to
be the friend of the country early in our diffi
culties, and remained in Washington long
enough to obtain information that he after
wards employed when he returned to Ken
tucky and put himself at the head of the rebels
there. The President has wisely decided not
to exchange an Arnold like this, but to subject
him to a trial before the Federal courts for the
black crime of treason. If convicted, he will
be inexorably hung, and all others who have
similarly offended will be similarly punished.
So far as I can learn, the policy of executing
or banishing all men like Buckner, whether
members of Congress, who violated their oaths
to the Constitution, and afterwards took up
arms against it, or officers of the army and
navy who deserted the old flag to assist the
banditti, and murderers of the South, is ap
proved by loyal men, in Congress, of all par
ties. Let this course be steadily and sternly
pursued, with a general amnesty to the de
luded people of the slave States, and the great
work of Christian victory over a barbarous and
blood-thirsty treason will have been almost ac
complished. OccAstoNAL.
Letter from the Flag-Ship “Ntagara."
[Cofte4P6ll4.l4llCll of The Prem.]
FLia•SUIP t.NiAGAIU,"
SorruwEer PASS OF THE
February 3, 1339,
The London Times is very indignant and
bellicose in consequence of sinking the "stone
fleet" off Charleston_ I will inform the Times
of a fact which they will not wish to know.
This ship, the Niagara, and the Colorado, are
both at anchor, at this moment, within one mile of
seven old hulks, sunk on the bar of the Southwest
pass, by the Secessionists ? at the commencement of
tile blockade—sunk to prevent the ships-of-war
from going up and taking New Orleans.
It was against these old hulks that the Rich
mond, Vincennes, and Preble grounded, during the
attack upon them by the ram Manassas, the gun
boats, and the fireships, on the 12th of October.
Will the Timor inform us if the Rebel Govern.
went bad any right to sink these seven vessels, now
buoyed off by our sailingmsster, in the month of
the Mississippi? Or has England determined to
wage a war with us to destroy a great rival Power?
Time alone will show, and in time we may pay her
bask with interest.
Officers and crew of the Niagara cc all well" on
3d of February, 1862.
• T. Butler King, Commiskoner from the State of
Georgia, was so near being captured on board the
steamer Calhoun, that he left his trunks with all
his chairs and papers behind.
Among his papers was a letter from a well-known
banker in London, to Mr. Yancey, inquiring for the
whereabouts of Mr. T. Butler King ; saying that he
had loaned him a large sum of money which had not
been paid, and which claim bad been placed in the
Lauds of a proper offmeifor colleetion.
From this it appears that the " Commissioner
from Georgia," who addressed a letter to the
" Right lion. Lord John Russell," which he pub
lished in London, in pamphlet form, and which is
now before me, full of false statements, was rather
" hard up " for funds, like his friend, Jeff Davis.
Perhaps Davis can relieve him with Confederate
notes, provided the London banker will receive
them.
Mr. Yancey is also in Europa, with " Pockets To
Let."
The Case of General Buckner
Loursvnix, Feb. 21.—The Journal was mis
informed with regard to the warrant issued by
Judge Catron for the arrest of Gen. Buckner. He
is under indictment, but it is not probable that the
civil authorities will demand him from the military
authorities.
General Butler's Command
BOSTON, Feb. 21.—The Thirty.first Momet
setts Regiment, and live companies of the Maine
Thirtieth Regiment, sailed to-day ) in the steamer
Mississippi, for Ship Island.
General Butler bee left for Fortress Monroe ;
thence to proceed to Ship island to take command.
BOSTON. Feb. 21.—Six companies of tho Thir
teer.th Maine Regiment proceeded to New York
by Fall RiTlir today. It is understood that they
will be sent to Ship island direct.
From Boston
BOSTON, Feb. 21 —A letter from Calcutta, dated
the 4th inst., says that several vessels loaded with
saltpetre, for Boston, have been ordered to die.
charge their cargoes.
There will be a mass meeting of the citizens of
Boston held in Faneuil Ball, to-morrow, under the
auspices of the . city government, at which the
Farewell Address of Washington will be read.
Smith and Nickerson wore to-day found guilty
of kidnapping the boy Rico frOin his father, at
the instigation of his•mother.
A verdict of guilty has been 'rendered in the
trial of Alvin Fret& for the murder of Mrs. Co
boon and her daughter.
BeinforcAtments to the Burnside Bxpe-
dieionr
Nuts Foust, Feb. 21.—The Post this evening
says reinforcements have been sent to General
Burnside which will increase his force to forty
thousand.
THE ?}lntl-PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 1862.
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
RELEASE OF STATE PRISONERS.
NO ILLUMINATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINOS.
Capture of Bentonville, Ark.
FRAM UPON THE GOVERNMENT
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Special Despatches to " The Press."
WASHINGTON, Fob. 21, 1862
Release of State Prisoners,
The following prisoners of State will be released
on the 22d inst., by order of the War Department,
on their parole of honor to render no aid or comfort
to the enemies in hostility to the Government of the
United States, in accordance with the terms of Es
cativo 4rd9r No. 1 ; in reference to political pri-
SOnerS :
FORT LAPAYRTTR.—W. T. Caste, Guy B. Hop
kins, David N. Waddle, George W. Jones, N. S.
Reverie. J. M. Ogden, Theo. O'Leary, Rob't Buck
ley, C. 11. Marriott, Thos. Quigley, John Belgim,
G_ R. Burnett ; Wm. Smith, Robert M. Raisin, Ed
ward C. Cotterell, E. H McCubbin, J. L. Coleman,
J. R. Runnel', P. O'Brien, A. Thompson, Itutson
Maury, E. M. Jones, George Julius, J. Garnett
Guthrie, Christopher Lederidger, J. M. Perkins,
Thos. Matthews, David C. Hall, Richard Lewis,
Isaiah Butler, Patrick Brady, Thomas Brookbank,
It, C. Itelland, J. P. swain, William Grosse, J.
Weaver, H. Stung, J. Smith, Wrn. Perry.
FORT WARREII.—R. S. Freeman, J. R. Barbour,
B. Barton, J. A. Douglas, P. F. Newton, G.,
Shackleford, F. D. Flanders, James Brown, Ed
ward Bawn, Edward O'Neil, William St. George,
Charles Keene, Wrn. H. Gatchol, J. Hanson, Thos.
T. F. Raisin, J. R. Flanders, W. W. Darr, A. Da
Costa, Wm. 11. Winder, It. S. Grissom B. F. New
ton, E. Sibern, Parker H. French, E. C. Hyatt,
George Van Ameringe, J. English, Wm. G. Har
rison, Robert M. Dennison, Wm. F. McCune, H.
M. Warfield.
The Public Buildings not to be Illnmi-
flitted.
The following was addressed to the Senate and
House of Representatives, but Congress adjourned
before it was transmitted to them:
The President of the United States was last
evening plunged into affliction by the death of a
beloved child. The heads of the Departments, in
ooneideration of this distri , mliig MIMI., have thought
it would be agreeable to Congress and to the Ame
rican people that the official and private buildings
occupied by them should hot be illuminated on the
evening of the 22d inst.
WM. H. SEWARD.
B. P. CHASE.
E. DI Srattrox.
GIDEON WELLER.
Enw. BATES.
M. BLAIR.
WASHING TON, February 21, 1862.
The Cabinet held their nicotine at the State Do.
Purim ent.
The public buildings will not, therefore, be illu
minated, the arrangements for that purpose being
suspended.
Frauds upon the Government.
It is reported to-day that frauds upon the
Government in the articlee of clothing and military
horse trappings, have been discovered, amounting
to'over one million of dollars. The names of the
parties have not yet been made public, but it is
indicated that they are from New York and Penn
sylvania.
Washington News and Gossip,
The death in the Presidential mansion has east a
silent gloom over the Departments. The greatest
sympathy with the President and his lady is ex
pressed on all sides. The younger son is reported
to be improving this morning. He knows not yet
of the death of hie brother.
The cheering news of the captures of Savannah
and Nashville may be expected to reach us any
moment.
It is believed that no information has been re
ceived here other than that brought by the Nor
folk steamboat relative to the reported proposal of
the rebels to surrender Nashville.
The steamer Stepping Stones arrived at the
navy yard this morning, from the upper flotilla.
Yesterday morning this steamer, with a launch and
boat's crew from the laniee, went on a reconnois
sance up the Occoquan creek some four miles.
Lieut. EASTMAN sent out Acting Master fiewnaircu
with the launch, who visited the north and south
shores of the creek, penetrating a short distance
into the interior, but without finding any signs of
the rebels.
Just as the launch was leaving thelouth SW of
the ereek, a brisk fire was . opened onithent by the
rebels from five or six field -pieces posted in a clump
of woods. Some forty aliens were-thrown by the
enemy, all of which flew uncomfortably near the
Stepping Stones, but doing no damage save
slightly tearing the flag. The fire was returned
from the Stepping Stones and a howitzer in the
launch, plunging a shower of rifled shot into the
cover of the rebels, whioh undoubtedly damaged
them, as the fire of the enemy soon slackened.
The Trude South.
There is mush complaint made that parties it
New York receive preference over Philadelphians
in the competition for the trade at the Southern
poris, which have been established by our vieto
rims armies. It may be possible that this state of
affairs arises from a misunderstanding, or that the
Philadelphia traders arc rather slow in their move
ments.
The Washington Jail.
Recent disclosures completely exonerate Marshal
tomea from the charges of encouraging or sanction
ing slave-eatching in connection with the Washing
ton jail, or the infliction of cruel or unusual punish
ments upon the inmates. It appears that the re
gulation excluding members of Congress from the
jAit without a pass from the Speaker of the House
or President of the Senate was rendered necessary
by the confinement in it of political prisoners, and
was not intended as an affront to members.
Provost Marshal of the Array of'the Po-
tomae_
General PORTER, the present Provost Marshal of
Washington, has been appointed Provost Marshal
of the army of the Petunia° ; in other words, the
sphere of his duties has been extended.
The Medals of Honor.
The Senate bill recently introduced proposing to
cenfer medals on meritorious private soldiers ex
cites much comment in military °kolas. The ob
jection to it, however, is that it omits to similarly
reward the elloore—the general argument being
that there elKaald be no diatinction lemons all who
deserve such an acknowledgment of gallant con
duct.
The Railway Convention.
The National Railway Convention assembled at
4 o'clock this afternoon to receive the report of the
committee appointed yesterday to prepare the
rates for Government transportation. The result
may be briefly stated as followB :
On all roads or distances of over fifty miles,
adopting the classifications of the four Atlantic
trunk lines, it was agreed that a deduction of 10
per cent. should be made from their regular tariff
on all supplies or materials transported for Govern
ment account, with the proviso that in no case
shall these rates exceed, for first-elass freight, 3
cents per ton per mile ; for second-class freight,
21 cents per ton per mile; for third-olass freight,
21 cents per ton per mile; and for fourth-class
freight, 14 onto par ten per mile.
After a full discussion, the report was nnani
mously adopted. The entire proceedings were con
ducted with the greatest harmony of feeling; and
the public will readily perceive, when the extreme
pressure of private business upon the rondo incident
to the large exports of domestic produce is con
sidered, that the companies have mot the views of
the Government in a spirit of great liberality.
Secretary STANTON having yesterday suggested
the appointment of a standing committee of the
Convention, from time to time, Messrs:Coltman,
FELTON, and JEWETT, were appointed such a com
mittee.
The Convention adjourned sine die
The World's Fair.
Congress having declined to make an appro.
priation to facilitate the arrangements of the ea
ecutive committee for the 'World's Fair, including .
the chartering of a vessel to convey to London
American products, as recommended by the Pre
eldent, the commission are unable to, proceed
further in the premises, end to-day adjourned:
Exhibitors are therefore thrown entirely on their
own resources.
From Nassau, N. P. : —Running the South.
ern. Blockade.
Nnw Yong, Fah 21.—Advioes from Nassau, N.
P, of the 12th instant, state that the rebel steamer
Catawhit, with a full cargo of cotton, arrived there
lot that limo, alai ruiani :hat "she Anaator Tgabei
and another vessel, both bladed with cotton, ran
the blockade of Charleston at the same time.
Captain Hume'', LT. S. A
Captain D. A. RUSSELL, of the Fourth Infantry,
United States army, has obtained leave of absence,
in order to aceept the colonetcy of the Seventh
Alnraachusetta Infantry.
Execution of. Captain Gordon
NEW Tonic, Feb. 21.—Nathaniel Gordon, the
convicted slaver, was executed at noon today in
the Tombs. He made no speech. The unfortunate
man attempted to commit suicide, last night, by
smoking cigars which were saturated with strych-
U 1134.
Arrival of a Prize Schooner at New York.
Nisw Yana, Fob. 21.—The prize Sohooner Major
Barbour, which woo captured by the United States
gunboat De Soto, arrived tide morelag.
A Holiday at New York,
,
NEW YORK, Fob. 21.--Tbririllayor lita issued a
proolamatiou calling on all elltiwai to *ere. to
morrow ae a general holiday.
IMPORTANT SOUTHERN NEWS.
Gen. Johnston Offers to Surren
der Nashville.
SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON TO BE CAP
TURED THIS WEEK.
The Meeting of the Hebei Congress.
TEE REBEL ARMY EVACUATING MANASSAS.
UNION MEN OF RICHMOND FORMED INTO LEAGUES.
They are Ready to Welcome the Federal Army.
important News from Richmond.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 21.--We have had an interest
ing interview with one of the returned prisoners,
who has been confined seven months in Richmond.
He gives unmistakable evidence of the fact that
there is a strong Union organization in Richmond.
The Union men claim to be 1,000 strong, and are
eagerly waiting and longing for the opportunity to
fling out the stars and stripes.
Out of seventeen fortifications erected around
Richmond only one is armed, and the city would be
taken easily.
Desperate efforts are making to get recruits for
the army. The Secessionists admit that unless they
can secure the services of every male in Virginia
between 18 and 60, they must yield Virginia in
thirty days.
The Union mon have longues regularly organ
ized, with signs and passwords. Many acts of
kindness were shown, at every possible opportuni
ty, to the prisoners. Our informant has a hand-
SIMS gold guard chain, presented by the la
dies, with an anonymous note expressing, the
hope that the HAS in the chain or Union
would soon be morn firmly united than
ever. Union men informed him that the army
at Manassas was falling back, and that from three
to five regiments were daily arriving at Richmond.
The Tennesseans were going to Tennessee, and
the South Carolinians and others to their several
States. It was understood that only some 30,000
Dm would remain at Manassas.
The news from Fort Donelsou of the surrender
had a most dispiriting effect in Richmond, hut it
cheered the hopes of the Unionists, who say that
they want it to be knoton by, the Federal Govern..
171C77t that they are ready to welcome the old flag
and fight for it! •
Important from Rebej Papers—Offer to
SUrrender
The Richmond papere of Wednesday contain the
following despatch :
AUGUSTA, GS., - Feb. 18.—Professor Paul arrived
here to-night frem Nashville. Re says that Fort
Donelson fell on Sunday morning.
General Johnston had telegraphed to the enemy,
and offered to surrender Nashville, on condition
that private property should be respected.
No answer was received, but the majority of the
citizens seemed willing to give up• on these Con
ditions. A large number of persons had left the
city.
'Thirteen thousand Federal troops are at Fort
Donelson, and 2,000 at Clarksville. The river was
rising, so that the enemy's gunboats can reach
Nashville.
A large amount of Govornmcnt StoTOO Wilt fall
into the hands of the enemy, but most of the rolling
stook will be saved.
The latest intelligence from Savannah is that the
Federal vessels are gaining ground in their efforts
to reach the main channel of the river, and that tho
attack would not be much longer delayed.
A private despatch states that all was quiet
there yesterday morning at ten o'clock.
The Norfolk Day-Book, of Wednesday, after
quoting the Associated Press despatches of Sunday,
thinks it more than probable that Fort Donelaon
has fallen.
Important from Charleston and Savannah.
Ater wri ; February 18 —The Savannah Noses
has a Charleston despatch stating that the captain
of the schooner Theodore, captured on Friday by
the Yankees, in Bull bay, has escaped.
B.e says that the Yankees would capture and
destroy Savannah this week, and Charleston soon
after.
Meeting of the Rebel Congress.
Itienuosn, Feb. 18.—Congress m& today. In
the Senate, Vice President Stephens was in the
chair, It. M. T. Hunter was elected President pro
ton., and James 11. Wash, of South Carolina,
elected Clerk. The following Senators were absent :
Both, from Alabama; Burnett, of Kentucky;
Sims, of Louisiana; and Phelps, of Mississippi.
There was one Georgia vacancy, in consequence of
Toombs declining.
In the House, Bocock. of Virginia, was elected
Speaker, and Emmett Dickson, of Georgia, Clerk.
Important from Columbus, Ky.
NO PREPARATIONS FOR AN EVACUATION
The Rebels Receiving Reinforcements.
ST, LOl7lB, Feb, 21st. -t1 Union soout who was
in Columbus on Tuesday night, reports that no
preparations were being made by the rebels for the
o, 9rtpr tion of that place. Fourteen steamers with
at up were at the wharf, and a salute was fired
indicating the arrival of a general and reinforce
ments from the south.
TES FIRST CASE OF CAPITAL PINISHRIENT
FOR THE SLAVE TRADE.
EXECUTION OF CAPTAIN GORDON
New Yank Postorlf last evening, con
bane the full account of the execution of Captain Gordon
for engaging in the slave trade, The Post says:
Captain Nathaniel Cordon, late commander of the
elave-sbio Erie, was hung in the Tombs, in this city,
this afternoon, his execution being the first that has
taken place under the laws, enacted more than forty
years ago, punishing the slave trade as piracy.
GORDON'S EARLY HISTORY AND FIRST SkitYll-TRADISG
Gordon was born in Portland, Maine, about the year
1824, and was consequently thirty-eight years of ago.
His father, a highly respectable sea-captain was for
many years a resident of Portland, in max? circum
stances. He died several yeast ago. His widow, the
mother of the slaver-captain. is yet living, and is said to
be a person of el nialary habits in every resnecti and of
tmusual piety.
Nathaniel followed the sea from tsvery early age, be..
ginning with the humble position of cabin boy, and rising
to that of master. He possessed undoubted ability in his
calling, indomitable energy, extraordinary shrewdness,
and bore a good reputation. But finally he would dis
appear from Porttand, and remain away sometimes for
years, giving en his return no very satisfactory account
of his voyages. There is evidence that the enterprise of
the Erie was his fourth or fifth elave-trading voyage.
Few facts, of course, are known concerning these voy
ages. At one time he wise approaching the coast of Brazil
with a cargo of negroes, when he was clamed by an Ens-
Usk man-of-war. The vessel and negroea were captured,
and Gordon escaped in woman's clothes hastily put on
in the cabin. His small frame rendered the deception
comparatively easy of accomplishment.
eeklatile last voyage was made in the ship Erie, a
vessel of five hundred tons burden, which sailed from
Havana, Cuba, in the spring of 1860. She had on board
a full crow and a cargo such as is usually carried on
slaver voyages. On the itt, day of August in that year,
Gordon took on board, at the mouth of the Congo river,
on the welnt coast of Africa, eight hundred and ninety-
SCUM negroes—men, women, and children—giving in
whisky. The negroes were taken
front the bank of the river on floats, each holding about
a hundred, and packed on the tower decks of the Erie.
The ship set sail on the same day for Cuba.
On the in, when about fifty miles out. she was dis
covered by the United States war vessel Mohican. The
Erie ran up the American flag. She was pursued by the
overtaken and captured, and the ve , -stil, with
her human ireiald, elreeily eleLeelve, taken to Monrovia,
where eight hundred and sixty of the negroes—thirty
seven hter.ing dial on the way—were put on shore, and,
on the 29thof August, the Erie. in charge of Lieutenant
Duunington and Passed Midshipman Todd, of the navy,
and a prize crew of ten, was despatched to this port. Sho
brought Cordon and two or three of his officers.
1110inbsel arrind at this port on the ati of Octvbsr,
1860, mid on that day Gordon and his mates, Han and
Warren, (who yet remain in the Tombs,) were placed in
charge of United States Marshal Bynders. There was
evidently little disposition on the part of the authorities
to ask or expect their conviction for a capital crime.
HIS CONVICTION
Gordon wag brought to trial and convicted of the of
fence, and tormented to leo executed on the eeventh of
February, but Preeident Lincoln granted him a respite
for two weeks.
GORDON ATTSMPTS TO COMMIT 8111OIDE
Alter parting with his wife, on Thursday evening, Gor
don was transferred to another cell, and his clothing
thoroughly searched to prevent the possibility of any at
tempt at suicide. He then partook of some refreshments
and lighted a cigar, and, calling for pen and ink, sat
down to write letters. Be thus passed the principal part
of the night, up to about four o'clock.
About four o'clock this morning Gordon was discovered
in convulsions, and a physician was sent tor, who pro
nounced him suffering under the effects of a dose of poi
son. The prisoner afterwards admitted that he had
taken a small powder which bad been furnished him,
awl which he bad concealed in a crack under his bench.
4 Ho continued On convulsions until ahont ton o'clock
this flcee.ing, when the effects of the poison seemed to
subside, and he rallied materially. About eleven. (Meek
he requested that a lock of his hair and his ring should
be carried to his wife.
Inside the Tombs building; and at every entrance. a
guard of tuarinea was btationed with fixed bayonets.
They bad been detailed hum thy Marina barrachs t Were
under the command of Lieutenant Cohen, and numbered
about eighty men. The special guard was composed of
the marshal's deputies, with some police captains. A
guard of police was also stationed around the outside of
the Tombs.
The gallows was a new one, originally made for hang
ing the three murderera of Captain Pyke, of-the ship
General Parkhill, but not used, as the sentence of those
men was commuted by tLe President to imprisonment for
fifteen years.
The hour of twelve o'clock was fixed for the exe
cution. Over a hundred persons had been admitted
to witness the scene, among whom were Marshal Kees°,
of Boston, several State Senators, and reporters for
tho prers.
Cordon was taken from his cell to the gallows at a
quarter past twelve - o'clock. He wee supported by two
of Marshal Murray's deputies. They Marshal walked on
big right. The appearance of Gordon's face was ghastly;
his fear was extreme; but, with that assumed stoicism
which has distinguished him, he walked, or was rather
carried, guilty to his place. He made no dying speech.
All Seen at the . 00009 Woe adjusted the black cap was
pulled over his face. The signal was at once made, and
In an instant he was dangling, in the air. He died easily;
but few convulsive motions wore observed. Hewn.° dead
in about five minutes from the time the rope was' ad
justed, hut the body was allowee to remain half an hour,
when it was taken down and placei in a rough collie,
In which it will be delivered to his friends.
Burning of a Lake Steamer.
CLAVIILAND Feb. 21.—The ataaTeer Northi. Star
was burned at the wharf last night. The 10..1
amounted to $75,000, only one-third of which is in
sured.
The Fort Donehorn Prisoners.
Ctimaoo, Feb. 21.—Two thousand two hundred
of the Fort Dennison prisoners arrived here this
morning. More are expected to-morrow.
The Celebration at St. Louis
ST. Loris ' Feb. 21.—The celebration to-morrow
ii epouted to be the grandest and moat extensive
affair ever seen in the West.
Despatch from Gen; Matlock to Gen. Me-
Clellan—Capture of Clarksville.
HEADQUARTERS,
ST. Louis, Mo., Feb. 20, 1862.
To Major General MCCLELLAN :
Clarksville is taken, with supplieS enough to
lest our army for twenty days. The place is oc
cupied by Genera' C. F. Smith's division.
Price being reinforced by McCulloch's com
mand, made a stand at Sugar Creek, and crossed
Into Arkansas on the 18th. He was defeated, after
a short engagement, and win 1194.
, Many rebel prisoners were taken, and arms
which Price's men threw away on the field.
• H. W. HALLMCK,
• Major General Commanding.
GLAD TIDINGS FROM TENNESSEE.
Gr:~ ~~:?a~a:~or-t~~~x~~~~~~.t~~:s-sit.► ~:~,~ra;il
Extra Session of the Leo6lature Called
Sr. LOUIS, Fob. 21.—Special despatches from
Cairo, to the Rrpubhran. and Democrat, of this
city, say that on Tuesday two rebel regiments,
from Clarksville, came to Fort Donelson and gave
themselves up, saying they hta been deeelved, and
were tired of fighting against the old flag.
It is declared that a strong objection will be
raised by the Tennesseans against the force which
retired from Bowling Omen offering battle at Nash
ville.
The provost marshal at Clarksville sent word to
General Grant to come up and occupy the town.
The officers of the gunboats now lying there re
present the Union feeling as being very strong.
The people state that they had been made to be
lieve that the Union army was entirely composed
of Germans and negroes for abolition purposes, but
now they see it is not. They are anxious to return
to their allegiance. Prominent citizens say that a
similar feeling will prevail throughout the whole
State in a week.
Governor Harris has called a meeting of the Le
gislature next Monday, for the purpose, it is said,
of having all the unconstitutional acts passed by
them immediately annulled, and Tennessee officers
and citizen* deviarc that the State waL see n be back
in the Union.
Generals Buckner and Johnston are still at Fort
Donn!son.
General Comm has sent sixty nurses and ten
surgeons to attend the wounded at Mound City.
Er. 1011.118, Feb. 21.—Nearly all the Fort Dottei -
son prisoners have reached here, and are being
rapidly forwarded to their destination.
Gen. Buckner is expected to-night, and it is un
derstood that the officers will be sent to Columbus,
Ohio.
MMII CONGRESS FIRST SESSION,
WABHINGTOIR, Feb. 21, 1162.
SENATE
The following prayer was offered by the chaplain :
Almighty and Everhustint God ! with wkat a deep and
profound mystery of mingled emotion, now of joy and
exultation, and now of grief and sadness, dost 'thou fill
the heart of this great people; for while the most thril
ling tidings are borne upon our ears from the armies of
the Republic, and while a voice like the voice of the old
Prophet and Chieftain of Israel is uttered by our Minister
of War, inspiring in us a still greater confidence in Thee,
our thoughts have been suddenly arrested by the dark
shadow of domestic and personal affliction whi':h has
fallen now upon the heart and the home of our President.
With him and with his family we do sincerely and most
earnestly sympathize this dityi and we pray Thee, 0
God, to give to him and to them that divine support which
no earthly rank, nor honor, nor distinction can afford in
such an hour of trial. And may the spirit of the Al
mighty rest upon these Senators in council, and upon
our soldiers in the field, until the hour of Thy deliverance
shall strike the nation's full and final victory. Amen.
Resolution 9f syrilpitttlY!
COLLA MRR (Rep.), of Vermont, presented a re
solution expressive of the deepest aympathy and condo
lence with the President in his recent affliction, and pro-
Tiding for the adjournment of the Senate.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Homestead Bill
The homestead bill, reported from the Committee on
Public Lands, coming np, the question pending being to
recommit it with instructions to report instead the
bounty-land warrant bill
Mr. CHROW (Rep.) of Pennsylvania, called Mr. Wash
burnc, of Illinois, to the chair, and, taking the fleet,
spoke against the motion. He expressed his surprise
that gentlemen pretended at this day not to understand
the principles of a homestead bill. If any question had
been more fully discussed than another it was this. Five
times withia the last ten years the House has passed a
bill similar to this, and by two-third votes, when par
ties were nearly balanced on every other nueotion.
Dills, too, of a like character bad passed the Senate.
He answered the objection that the public lands
should be retained as a smarm of revenue, and re
peated that they had already ceased to be so,
owing to the rebellion, as admitted in the report
of the Commissioner of Public Lands, and argued in
faier of giving homesteads to actual settlers. By the
settlement of the public domain, the ability to pay in
ternal taxes will be increased, and, in addition to tho
otber Impovteht SOS efita which must eartainly result,
speculators should no longer he permitted to intervene
between the GOl,•,rnment and the actual tillers of the soil.
Those who have hocked to the etandard of the country
are deserving of more substantial reward than tears for
the deed and thanks for the living. Ho earnestly appealed
to the House to pass the bill, and thus consecrate the
public land for homes to actual settlers, who, prosperous
in lite, may be the better enabled to derelop a higher,
better, and cobler civilization.
There were no further proceedings on the above sub.
.jest..
Resolution of Condolence.
Dlr. KNAPP (Rep.) offered a resolution that the
Tr 01IFfl, entertaining the deepest sentiments of condolence
with the President In hie present affliction, in the death
of his son, do now adiourn.
Omission of the Illumination.
Mr. ROSCOE CORRLING (Rep.), of New York,
offered an amendment, which was adopted, that, in view
of the afflicting event, the Commissioner of Public
Buildings be requested to omit the illumination of the
put•lic buildings to-morrow night.
The r esolution as thug amended was passed.
%he Mollie then adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Ileneassuno, February 1.882
SENATE.
The Senate war, called to order at 11 o'clock by the
6pealier, who preeentrd a communication from kasior
General Patterson inviting the Legislature to witness
the review of troops by the Governor, in Philadelphia,
on the 22d inst.
Mr. KINSEY presented a petition from citizens of
Doylestown, for an alteration in their borough charter.
Reports of Committees.
Mr. PENIZE.r, (Judiciary,} With ainiantimant,joint re
solution relative to the acijouthment of the Legislature.
This resolution provides for an adjournment from the
21st of. March to the 11th of June, and prohibits extra
pay and mileage.
Also, House bill No. 95, relative to landlord and te
nants,
Dir. SMITH', of Philadelphia, (Corporations ' ) as com
mitted, the idipplordent te the Act ineorporating tha
tnal rare Inburance Company of Sinking Springs, Barka
connlY.
Kr. NICHOLS (eame), as committed, the bill relative
to gas companies ni Philadelphia. Also, the bill to ex
tend the charter of the Granite Land Company ..)t .
Hr. ROBINSON (same), as committed, the bill to in
corporate the Downingtown Cemetery Company. Also,
the bill to incorporate "the Seal Estate Savings Insti-
tution.
Mr. CLYMER (same), the bill to incorporate the
Buck Vein Coal Company. Aleo, the till to extend the
charter of the Mutual Eire Insurance Company of Hum
milstown, Dauphin county.
Mr. 11A 8111,1 ON (Roads and Bridges), as committed,
the supplement to the act incorporating the New Holland
Turnpike Company.
Bills Introduced
Mr. STEIN, a bill to Meorporats this Northern Iron
Company.
Mr. KINSEY, a supplement to the charter of the
borough of Tloyleslown, Bucks county.
Mr. lIIESTAND, a bill to lay out a State road in
Becks and Lancaeter counties.
Bills Considered, &c.
On motion of kin fotoCLUftE, the bill to prevent the
Spread of Canada thistle in Franklin county wet taken
up and passed.
On motion of Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, the sup
plement to the act relative to the organization of courts
of justice was considered and passed. This bill authorizes
the judges of the District Court to increase the number
of jurors_
On motion of Mr, 110M1130N, the bill lc. inorporitto
the 011 Creek Transportation Company was taken up anti
passed.
On motion of Mr. SERRILL, the supplement to the
Kingseesing and TiDietllll Meadow Company was con
sidered and passed.
On motion of Mr. SMITH, of Montgomery, the bill to
extend the charter of the Montgomery Savings, Land,
anti k oilding Aseoctation %WAS ZnaillidfieHA mad passed.
On motion of Mr. CLYMER, the supplement to the
Fire Insurance Company of Sinking Springs was con
sidered and passed. Adjourned.
HOL SE.
The Rouse amembled 'et 10 A. M. Hon. John Bowe,
Sppaker, the chair.' Prayer I•Ahe Rev. Mr. Shoe
maker,
The journal was read and approved.
Communication.
The Chair presented a communication from General
Patterson, inviting members to be present at the review
to be held in Philadelphia on the 22d February. The
balcony of the Academy of Music will be set apart for
members of the Legislature.
Resolution
Mr. ABMSTIONG, of Lycoming, a resolution re
questing the Auditor General to lay Wore the Holum &
statement exhibiting the amount of purchase money,
&a., of the Surveyor General's office daring the last
three years. Adopted:
Report of Committee.
Mr. SCOTT, of Huntingdon, from the Committee on
the Judiciary general, reported, with a negative cacao,
teetdation, an set supplementary to an act to secure
certain rights to married women.
Also, as committed, an act authorizing the Supreme
Court and the several Courts of. Common Pleas to renew
and extend charters of incorporation.
Also, as committed, an act concerning divorce.
Mr. BANKS, of Moir, reported an act relating to
evidence, es COramittelL
Also, with a negative recommendation, an act relating
to notaries public.
Dlr. VINCENT, of Erie, as committed, an act to pro
tect laborers and contractors.
Also, an act relating to enreties.
Mr. HESS, of Northampton, with a negative recom
mendation an net relating to partners.
t
Joint Resolution
Dlr. ABBOTT, of Philadelphia, offered a joint resolu
tion relative to the defences of Delaware river and
bay.
Whereas, New exigencies have arisen to force upon
the attention of Pennsylvania the unprotected condition
of the eastern eoatt of the State against hostile invasion;
and whereas, The Mates of New .Teraop and Dolmiura
We alike interested in a systein of defences along tho
Delaware river and bay : therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives,
That, moved by the deepest solicitude, in view of con
tinued delay by the United States Govertuneut, we urge
upon our Senators and Representatives in Congress the
exertion of the meet strenuous and immediate efforts to
stOitte a SYstrzu a adequate &lineal for the Delaware
river and bay.
Retoired, further, That the Governor of this Com
monwealth is requested to confer with the Governors of
New Jersey and Delaware to secure the co-operation of
those States in the furtherance of this important object,
Alike indiemnsAlde to the interests of the three States.
R deo l v e c i, f ll rther, That the Governor LA . this Cum
natnivealth 18 requested to transmit a copy of diva,: row
-11111010 to ii,o Governor of No. , .Trrary and rho anvornor
of r, and to Ull.OlOl putt 6v:owl:sand Reprosenta
fives in Congress.
Report of Committee.
Mr. SMITH, of Cheater ' reported , as committed, an act
suppktiwntary to Mt act eXempliug property to ton
rutuunt of CHO from lerY and r. 1..
Rote of Intrmat. •
The /louse then took up the bill relative to the rate-of
interesL After same debate, it was laid owr for the pee.
tent.
Communication of Auditor (general
"ht. Chair presented a communication front CM 411 l
iter General, transmitting. In obedience to the 31 section
of the act entitled -•An act relative to Foreign Insurance,
Trust, and Annuity Companies," approved the 9th day
of Agri!, 1956.. a statement showing the condition of such
antinomies as have obtaibed license since the 15th day of
March, 1861, to transact business in the State of Penn
sylvania under the provisions of the aforesaid act.
A communicatlim from the postmaster of Harrisburg,
en the subject of postage, was read.
The House then adjourned till Monday at 3 o'clock
P.M.
The Steamer America Outward Ronald.
HALIFAX; Feb. 21.—The Fordmail ataaamer
MeriCCX anted et this port thin afternoon. She
will sail for Liverpool this evening. There are no
signs of the Canada. A heavy snow-etersi rates
day, but t h e weather is fine to-day.
THE CITY.
AMUSEMENTS THIS KVENING
ARON-FIT/MET THEATRE—AraI street, above Stith.—
" The Trish Emigrant"—" Handy Andy."
WALIUT.ETEEET THEATRE—Ninth bad Walnut eta,-
Xing Behr, IV."—" The Spirit of '76; or, Rehabs
and Patriots."
OONT IN EINTALZLI E Arni—Walnut street, above Eighth
.- 44 Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Assisatavir Bumninci—Tenth street, below Chestnut.—
Panorama of America and the Great Rebellion."
aoiLoany or Mosie—Broad and Locust streets.—➢Ru
eic, Magic, Vtrutrilotathun.
IiANDBI. AND HAYW: HALL - Tlghtli and Spring-
Garden streets.—Germania Orchestra.
THE CELEBRATION TO-DAY.
OLD SOLDIERS
The old soldiers of the war of 1812 will celebrate Wash.
ington's Birthday, and the late glorious victories of our
army and navy, at the Supreme Court room, this morn
ing at ten o'clock. The old veterans have been thinned
out considerably this year, the excitement attending
their imperilled nation having hastened tho decline of
many of them. At the Naval Asylum, on Gray's Ferry
reed, the deaf end feeble heroes of a hundred NBA fights
will also heek,itble it. the ZhAptl, mid hear, ar try tabour,
the last words of the Father of his country.
The enthusiasm for our national monument has not all
subsided. A meeting of the Monument Association was
held on Thursday evening, arid rewired to celebrate the
birth of Waehington in an appropriate manner. The en
tire subject was referred to A emlutilftom tottoofiki of tll4
officers, who will announce their prOgr ammo this morn
ing. The rooms of the association, at No. 422 Walnut
street, will be open to visitors during the day, and in the
evening they will be illuminated in an appropriate manner.
THE WASHINGTON 3101W317;NT ASSOCIATION Or
The Washington Monument Association of Philadel
phia have determined to celebrate the day in a becoming
manner, at their room, No. 422 Walnut street, which
will be open for the reception of visitors from 3 o'clock
A. M. until 6 o'clock P. bf., where all the plans sub
mitted by the various architects of the country for the
creed nit of a M 011112110121 to the memory of Washington,
in the city of I'M:ladetyltia, can he examined.
The members of the State Legislature, Councils, and
invited guests will meet in the morning, at eleven o'clock,
and proceed in carriages to tho Academy of Music. The
carriages will be under the control of Mr. W. Bilger.
After adopting a programme, the Committee came
together again last evening, and adopted the following as
pr it new programme
Firet carriage—Governor, Mayor, erc.
Esmond carriage—Orator of the Day and Bishop
Potter.
. .
Third carriage—Committee of Arrangements of the
two chambers of Oonucits.
Fourth carriage—Committee of the Le,gidature.
Fifth carriage—Officers and members of the Legisla
hue.
Sixth carriage—Members of Councils.
eleventh carriage , -Ilende of Departmontg,
Eighth carriage—On - were or Councils,
A sub-committee of three was appointed to fill in the
programme, which will be done this morning.
TOR TRUE ROUTE OF THE PARADE
General Patterson has amended the route of parade,
so that it now comprises almost the whole of OlieJtnut
street, and will 'pass our most beautiful buildings, and,
attire same Gum, es atio «tt thk. tPtiftbiV,
to witness the proceseion. The route is as follows:
Form on Broad stroet, and march out Pine to Fifteenth
street, up Fifteenth to Walnut, out Walnut to Nine
teenth, up Nineteenth to Chestnut, down Chestnut to
Eighteenth, up Eighteenth to Arch, down Arch to Twelfth,
down Twelfth to Chestnut, down Chestnut to Third.
down Third to Walnut, out Witlullt, to Bread, where the
parade will be dieralssed.
The carriages will then proceed to the Academy of Bin -
sic, where the review of the military will tako place. The
platform in front of the Academy to be occupied by the
Governor, Mayor, the Legislature, Councils, and ether
invited guests After the review, they will go Into the
building, where an excellent baud of music will be in at.
tendance. The proceedings will open with prayer by
.Bishop. Potter, Mtei 'width WashingterN Farewell Ad.
dress will be read by President Allen, of the Girard Col
lege. The audience will then be disaiissed.
MEETING OF A. COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLAT`CnE.
Last evening, R committee of the members of the Le
gislature met the committee of Councils at the Conti
nental Hotel, and discussed the programme as agreed
upon. The members of Councils wilt meet in Inileticit
dunce Ball, this isiming, at half east 10 o.o'ook,
CELEBRATION AT THE MINT
At nine and a half o'clock this morning, EN-Gov. and
Director Jas. Pollock will deliver an address at the Illint,
to the assembled employees, and Washington's Farewell
Address will be read by Prof. James Booth. Alt the
girls :and laborers will be quietly drawn up, and the na•
Goma flag will oyerhang the building, The oluPlo,`" 3
will all sing the "Star Spangled Banner, — Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean," and "My Country 'tie of
Thee."
THE NAVY YARD
All work will be suspended at the yard to-day, and the
place will be closed. Three salutes, of 21 guns each, will
be fired from tho Iteeelehz-slyip Princeton. The first
salute will be fired at sunrise, the second at noon, and
the third at sunset. All the vessels lying along the river
front will have their flags streaming in the air. All the
stores along the wharves will be closed.
THE CUSTOM . HOUSE
The splendid new flag will be run to the top of the
Custom House this morning and will be greeted with
three hearty cheers by the clerks stho purchased it. Iu
el 4 evonimp the reeidaneem of Collector Thoulafh Sure
veyor Myer, and others, will be illeminated.
THE COVETS
Win all be vacated to-day; most of the attendee' offices
will be closed; extra food will be served to the inmates
or the county prison, and the wardens will have a little
time to themselves. The vans will lie over in their daily
tripe till Sunday.
FORT DELAWARE
Will have a largo American flag hoisted over it to-day,
1 1 31 1 :1 the artillerists there qtolieitrA firc SPillns
sunrise, under control of Captain Gibson. The Fare
well Address will be read to the soldier's, and also to the
prisoners confined there.
THE 'VOLUNTEER SALOONS
A select entertainment win come'off at each of the
Volunteer Befreahsaeht Saloons to_day, and a salute of
one hundred guns will be fired by the Union Refresh
ment Saloon at 12 o'clock M. and in the evening the
entire building, with the flagstaff, will be illuminated.
The employees of Morris, Tacker, & Co., have pur
chased another tine flag, which will be raised on the pole
at the Pascal iron 'Works, at suntim.
REM GIOVS C BLUM 11110 Tr
At Twelfth-street and Fifth-street M. E. Churches
divine service will be held to day. Also at the. second
Presbyterian Church. At the latter church addressee
will be delivered by Dr. J. W. B. Taylor and Dr. Board
man. The latter will make an interesting statement
relative to the original draft of Washington's Farewell
ddrvise, which he once had in his posseaalon.
cnr.Ennlitolt9 tit VIZ CA.SEPg.
The camp of Colonel B. Butler Price, at Point Breeze,
will be a scene of solemnity and attention to•day, as the
Farewell Address will be read to the regiment from
horseback. Afterward, the men will go through some
evolutions, a salute will be fired, and the national gag
run up.
At the camp of Colonel Lyle, near Falls of Schuylkill,
the seine ceremonies will be repeated,
Colonel Angeruth's One Hundred and Twelfth
Pann
e}lvania Regiment, heavy artillery, at Camp Obertutfer,
Camden, New Jersey, will, in obedience to general or.
der% commemorate the day. A salute of thirteen gone
will be tired at sunrise. At 10 o'clock the regiment will
form for dress parade, and, in open square, the chaplain,
Rey. Mr. Hassler, will read V ashingten's Farewell Ad.
dress, followed by a prayer. At 12 o'clock M., the na—
tional salute of thirty -four guns will be fired. During
the afternoon, weather permitting ; part of the regiment
will pi-i.4 - cifte in mortm , fiving, gligilings ate: At Sunset,
another salute of thirteen guns will be firrtl.
THE CELEBRATION IN GERMANTOWN
Chew's battle-field, of late the property of the rebel
ambassador Mason, will be ablaze to-night, as the citi
zens surrounding have resolved to illuminate their
houses. Among others we understand that the famous
Chew matador' will he lighted, and the lamp-rays will
stray down the arse:are ei les of did ;sub linen splintered
statues-- , relics of the great battle at that place. Several
fleg•raisings will tuko place during the morning, and ar•
rengemee le were being made yesterday to have a meeting
in the vicinity of the battlefield, whereat the Farewell
Address will be read. One hundred guns will be fired
from Chew's field at sun-rise to-day.
THE CELNIINATIUN IN FiIANSFSTP:
Washington's Farewell Address will be read thill mere:
ing at the hall of the Washington Engine in Frankford,
by the secretary of the company. A magnificent now
flag will be raised over the engine house, and the build.
lug at night will be brilliantly illuminated. lhe station
houso, situated in the centre of the borough, on main
street, will be lit frt Diet from cupola to floor, by diroc•
lion of the lieutenant. The (NM Fenovrei Hail, we -.di
derstand, will also be illuminated, ae well as the hotel of
Albert Walton, Esq., and moot of the private residences
iu the borough. A salute will be fired at unwise . lt
socrsTr CELEERATIONS
The James Page Library will celebrate the day at
their rooms in Kensington, when Harlan Ingram will
speak. Tbirty•four guns will be 'firea.
Tbc Catholic Philopetrien Literary Institute will cote.
brats the dal by an oration and the z ceding of Washiott
tonlyarewell Address, in the evening at TX o'clock.
CELEBRATIONS IN °TREE SLIOSWIRS
In Chester, Darby, West Philadelphia, Itostonville,
and other villages, sairites wilt be tired and flags raised.
Mayor Atkinson, of Camden, has issued a recommends.
tion to the citizens to illuminate their residences. The
proclamation was issued at the instance of a goodly
number, who hotrod that the illumination may be as
general as possible In cbarami, The large hotol that
overlook, Philadelphia will he lit up, and its light may
he seen from our wharves.
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OP COUNCILS . ON
CELEBRATION
The committee met on Thursday evening, in Select
Gonad! chamber, ur, poiman iu the chair.
Mr. Catherwood moved that a sub-cmuntitbee of tltio4
be appointed to wait open Mr. Stevens, proprietor of the
Continental Rotel, to ascertain what arrangements can
be made, and to report to the committee. Carried. The
chair appointed Me ore. Catherwuod, Card n ' and Harper.
Mr. Catherwot d moved that the clerks of Stlect Coun
cil be directed to procure seventy carriages for the use of
the state Legieleatit4, Councils, &C. Agreed to,
Mr. Catherwood also moved that the clerks of Select
Council be directed to procure 100 badges, suitable for
the occasion, for the nseof members of Council, which
was agreed to.
Mr. Harper moved thel the clerks of Select Council be
directed to have printed 2,000 ticket., of admiselon for the
otelleiMl, to be Madl) distributed among the Members
of Councils. Carried.
Mr. Carvin moved that a committeehe appointed to
Procure, if possible. the Academy of Music, which wee
agreed to, and Metros!. Carvin, Ingharo and King were
appointed on the committee. The meeth:g then adjourn
ed until yesterday morning.
SECOND 3IEET/NO
The committee reassembled at noon, yesterday, Mc.
Dolman in the chair. •
It was agreed to send one ticket for the dinner at the
Continental Hotel, and five tickets of admission to the
Academy of Music, to all the daily and Sunday papers.
It wee also agreed to appoint a sub• committee to take
action on the disposition of all the tickets. Messrs.
Boner. King, and Rower were appointed the committee.
It was agreed that the Academy of Male be obtained
at an eapauae a S IMI
The dinner is to take place at the Continental, at 6
o'clock in the evening, and w ill be attended by Governor
Curtin, Gen. Patterson, and other dignitaries.
the military review will take place in front of the
Academy of Magic, whore+ a platform will ho erected.
THIS axnvxs uk‘ 11ALL•14 litAino IN NIIN PAR.A.DEA
The trinn.reF Eli:Meow] prison who fouglit tatter
battle of Bluff, and returned to this city hest night,
will, it la expected, participate in the tuireale to-day.
They will carry a splendid utw flag with them... A ealitte
was tired in honor of them at noon yesterday.
rinnat7 PINNER. AT TIM COATIMENTAL HOTEL.
Tlio Logi.driture anti City entincil% will have a dinner,
at six o'eluel: cluck,he large diiihrx-ruoto of titeCoullitontal
lintel. Two hundred anti seventy-tiro persona will be
seated One hundred and fifty tickets are to be sot apart
for the Governor and salto awl members or the Legisla
ture, and the remainder are for the members of Councils
end itiYittd g urtite, iglihadin g th. Mayor, images of the
court., I,elola if tint departtuantai Maior General Patter,
eon and staff, and the several brigadier generals and
staffs.
smite; SADDEN STUART
We anderstand that the row of line dwellings o'4
Spring Guides etteet, between Thirteenth and Broad,
Including Spring :Garden Hall and Institute, will be
brilliantly lighted to-night. This will be a spectacle at
once patriotic cud lenpvamg,
TIIE MARKETS.
The large inarktte will be lighted tonight ; among
other', the new market - home at the foot of Dock street,
This will throw a cheating flame out upon the waters of
the Delaware.
ptEADis or TUN (TATIN R1P34.111;
This regiment of cavalry will pnrode over the following
route this morning: DOWII 'Ridge beeline to Mister
stmet, down Muter to Twelfth, down Twelfth to, Arch,
down Arch to Seventh, down Seventh to Chestnut. down
Cioednut to Third, down Thud to Weiner, up Walnut to
S.iveuth, up Seventh to Chestnut, upCheetnut to Twelfth.
up 't wain), to Ridge avenue, rind out to the encamp neut,
which ie located a short dittsn:e beyond Girard College.
A beeutilul silk Sag will be prmented to the regiment
SS it names the house of the colonel by the coloriere wire.
THE RELEAS.EO eget'•
day a report was circulated, throughout the city, that
the four hundred released prisoners from Richmond
would arrive in this city at 11 o'clock last evening. This
was the cause of drawing to the Baltimore depot and the
Volunteer Refreshment Saloons au lunnonse crowd of
people, among whom were the fathers, mothers, and
other near relatives of some of the priesniers, t3ome of
the friends come front rtAhlic , m, Idri
nayunk. When the 11 o'clock trait' cams in, it was Ms.
covered that the prisoners would not arrive. Shortly
before this time a despatch was received at the Cooper-
Shop Iterreginnent Saloon, etatlng that lice prisoners had
left Baltimore for Washington, at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, where they will be paid oft' and receive fur
loughs to come on and visit their friends. The prolate.
Witty now is that they will not all ennui on together, but
will arrive in mild& ditTetelit Mints, eumpfuous
xtsftaat bad been prepared at both of the Refreshment de.
loons for the invited adepts. When it wad announced
that they would not arrive, the crowd seemed quite un
willing to turn away, and did 50 very reluctantly. One
old sentleman stated to us that lie had two KIM In the
fatal affair at Ball's Bluff, one of whom woe Wain and
the other captured by the rebels. The nue taken pris
sot er woo among the party released, and tears trickled
down the old man's face when informed that he would he
required In welt a few 4in‘ a looser for Id. deal' MOO. The
crowd lingered around lice pot soil the Refreshment
Beleous 40111 sl it s ioldbltt.
THE FOLLOWING FIRMS Lave designated
th. Ir intention not to open their places of trueness to-day.
in honor of the , event it con n neuimulen, and our recout
victorier,:
Char. M. Morgan & & Co..La-
Vidt & Radio, Rooth Contaighto de an, A. Toting ' Brit,.
&Co.. EA/414141i, Rttd & Cd., Atidaltaal Rittar, Knmbis
& Van Ilona, Strauss .t Goldman, Canby , . Neville, &
Rachel', Jacob W. Cott: Mason .t Co., 423 Market street
Gruff & Watkin, 426 Market street; Aahby & Wrap,
408 Market street. C. Friibmnth & Son, Ito4nnhelmp
Branks, & Co. Stern Br 0.. A. Iforipm, .o 6 Markfit
Erreet; M:Jonea & Co_ Parker & Tolarat. Garrett &
Morrin, A. M. Conover, Truitt It CO,, SJbl9y, MANI, &
Woodruff, R. N. Leo & Co
THE Catholic Philopatrian Literary
Tiotitute will celebrate Waidangtoee birthlay by en
oration by John O'Byruc, and the reading of
Waslnuaton's n arewe.l &admit, at their ball, FO it.leagt
corner or Sixth and Prone arreete, at had past BeYblll
O'OUCk In the eyerdng. Ti o . iricwie of tiie inatitato 'qv
invika to be peekeht_
NARROW E SCAPE.— A. man named
Ronjmnin ligsberry D.ll lulu Om Delftware, at Noble.
tireet wharf, on Thursday night. Ile was rescued by
(Alcor Graff, of the harbor pollee.
•
CON MITTED.— •••
ester aay afternoon Au
gmFitus Harmer Itoyd was cni.mittril by Al•lt•rman Bat
!Pr; to answer the charge of passing a ooitutorfolt two.
dollar bote on J 11111111: Conley, a itlVFril kokPr. The of
fence was committed on Monday night laat.
LEG BROKEN.— I Cgterlifty afternoon,
a member of Colonel Friahounh'w eavAlry regiment had
bis leg broken by a hone falling upon Lim, at the camp,
near Canute's Weed&
DROWNING CA.K.Fulteliterday after.
noon a tor named 'nil kman waa aucklemaliy drowned *
whilst sliding upon the ice, near the Falls of Schuylkill.
The body wee -
recovered to a ahort time, and the coroner
notified to bold an inow•st.
Fiur..—An alarm of fire was caused,
test C(ITIIiGIU.hy thn littritina of a bed in a house in
Malden stteet, near Enna, in the Nhateeath ward.
AHREST.—Y csterday, a man named H.
C. Burlow, was arrested by. Detective Henderson, on a
charge of Jobbery. He was formerly an Officer in the
Cameron Dragoon, and rcaigned, but hi, regiFnation wsaa
tr stealth d Shortly afterwards Ito dosainftOdi taking
with him eonie attlelea. valued ut 5200, bolonglnst to ]fig
fellow. officers. The goodtt, refl.:feting nt' titatla. over
coet? tc., were partly recovered. Dur!ow was sent last
evening to Waeloncion for trial.
FINANCLIL AND COMMERCIAL.
THE MONEY MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, February 21, 1882,
Tim stock market was rather inactive to-day, wt et
some reaction from the dellue noted yesterday. Penne
sylvania Railroad shares opened at 46k, but afterwarda
sold at 45x. Beading advanced to 21X. Catawlasa prise
Lind Cold at fig. City ekes, new 15500; foil to at Rai
United States seven and three-tenths per cent, loan ad.
veered to 99;‘.
The meney market exhibits no new features,
Peterson's Defector sends us the following description
of a new sltered one dollar note on the Columbia Dank,
Penney/mita ; "7d, Mem , . flown?, MI Mit P 4,494
on a Shield, cars, &e.; oh tight end a girl gleaning, and
figure 1 , on left, female seated near grain, holding an
eagle and the stars and stripes."
The House of Representatives yesterday acted on all
the Senate amendments to the treasury -note bill. They
rejected that reducing the 5 150 , 000 , 000 to S- 10 °,°°°, 00 °
that including the notes of JuW fit tha ppbVlllBsll of the
bill; that making the bends redeemable after fire
years; that authorizing the exchange of the
&mod notes for 7 3-10 bonds; and that set
ting apart the proceeds of certain property for
the payment of Interest and the redemption of prin
cipal. The legal-tender clause is left, as also the pro-
Yision for paying the iniui-ost iii Ma; the amendment
authorizing the ;Secretary of the Treasury to dispose of
the bonds at any time for their market value, for coin or
for 'Demo; notes, was agreed to, as was that autho
rizing the Secretary to receive notes on deposit,
There was a large crowd at the Sub-Treasttr)' io-dar
to collect the coupons on the 1-30 Treasury notes, but it
was smaller than )vetcrilay, and the pap:l:tea proceeded
with gresteP Minty. The payment of the two days to
about three-quarters of a million. This gold has nearly
all come into the street, and the premium in consequence
is not strongly sustained.
The following quotations are furnished Us by Magill.
Drexel & Co,l
Noy York exo/nang ~,,,,, • f+• ,
Boston exchange...
B inn:lore exchange
Country funds ,
American gold
_ ........
Wel-10 ilk.
pare
••• • • M me,
1.; QI N die..
Y01}(
3-10 Treasury uuter...
TLe inareetiona of Flunr and M,al in Philadelphia,
during the week ending February 20, t 862, worn as fol.
lows
Half Barrels of Su iwrilne.
Barrels of Superfine.
do lino
do liliddlingm.
do Rye 31.0
do Corn Mrnt 1.303
du Ountlnarnetl 46
Total 18,429
The anthracite and bituminous coal brought down by
the Reading Railroad, this week, was as follows:
Anthracite 27,005 tone.
Bituminous 4,000
Tow • 31,005
Last your, (both coals) ' 20,580
Increase
The shipments of coal over the Huntingdon sad Broad
Top Mountain Railroad during the week ending Wednes
day, February lg., and since January 1, 1862, are ea fol
lows:
Week. Previously. Total.
Tung, Tons. Tons.
1882 64940 a6aut4
Incretue.
The N. Y. Post of this evening mays: There is extant.-
tlinsry animation on the Stock Exchange to-day, and
prices of the State bonds move upward at a rate of 2, 3.
and 4 per tent in b 9. , 111gi0 91tho board. The
establishment of tbe great fact that we aro [thin to con
quer the rebellion, together with tbe prospect of an be
mediate plissfige of the legal. t-nder bill, produces a pro
nigions demand for times securities which have boon moat
depressed by the temporary triumph of secession.
New York Central rose to 83?; but closes tower, se
!myna) stthy with the cheek in Erie mud beveral other
lead
-111,4 ra twit] ilia' mil MIMI aril roil d Wit+ 11ftf0r than
yesterday. It It hi lamed Martha ii paper• matey clique"
are taking advantage , of the excitement to rest's.. the
profits of the recent advance. Erie closes at 35, the pre
tarred at 59.
The greatest rise is in MISSOIIe and Tennessee sixes—
the former touched 54%, finally closing at 53; the latter
02, closing at 61%.
111.......-relsea, lima to the Hannibal and fit Joseph
Railroad, jumped to 70, an advance of 20 her neat. In
less than five days.
Governments are active and higher. The entire fiat
'bows an advance of % 0% per cent. The registered
sixes of 1881 sold at 90%, the coupons 90%. The fives
of 1874 sold at 80k, and that hid for more. Tire 1.30
treasury notes are lino at 990 , 99%.
The gold market is decidedly - active to-der, and the
rate rlaea tot' cent. in view of the passage of the trete
sury-note bill, with the legal-tender elauee retained.
The opening bueiness was at 103100103%s closing at
103%0103%.
The foreign exchange market is a 'bade firmer, or
rather less nominal, buyers and milers coming nearer
together. Yesterday the rate on London was nominal
at 113e114• to-day 113)0114N are the 'natation for
first-class bills.
The Assistant Treasurer ban not yet decided , to eine*
hie elitee ta-lAtdrate, hut will be governed by &cute
stances. If the public service la to he hrOlnotoit by his
keeping open all day he will, of course, do so but Vir
detail if that will be r unit 1 eces: sty, as there seems t
be . a general desire to respect the object of the day
Most all public bodiless will at least be suspended for
latter part or the day.
The banks have not resolved to oboe altogether t
eaeri-oSV, HO. being fully satisfied of the legality of tl
holiday, though after 12 o'clock 104:15 of 111011% will I
virtually closed, only a clerk or two remaining to tram
act ouch basluese Pc cannot he dispensed with. Th
clearing house will make its exchange as early as 9'
o'clock, in order to better prepare the banks for closii
eerly.
rhdadelphia MO; Exeltange Sales,
February ea, 1802,
al/Va=n DT B. X. BLAYMAKIRA. Philadelphia El
FIRST BOARD.
1 Green & Coates.. 22 5 Bearer htividow.. 61
8 do 22 1000 Penne 6a—cash. 83
18 do 22 200 City tls now 97
4 do 22 2eoo do new
au do 22 5 ray .8. Ideehla BF_
S Pren'a R 453 50 New Crook
2 Reading R. 21% 10 Del Div....2dys.
16 do 21% 20 •a• • •
10 cash, 21% 1550 Lehigh NAT r05...1t
6000 U. 8. 7.30 T. L.. 99 4 Cataw's R prefd.
100 do 00 11000 Phila As Erie's..
300 tffirrt, t rrs, ntyi 1000 Ponna Reglad . o9.lot
DM do ~,,'0
. 4 100 L 14'4 11 ~, 44, 11
50 Rig klout'n final. 1% 100 do b 5. 11
6 Beaver Meadow. fit
BOARDS.
SO Gr h Coate!' 8.. 22
25 Arch•at
25 do
10000 rOll/1111C00p . 69....
6800 do Rog tle 24.11
68 Sp sir lino R....
BETWEE •
60 Long lord R...b 5 . 11
2 Penns R 45)
20 do 453 w
70 d 0..... 454
ash
600 Rnading 011'43 c'h. 06)
26 COMOlid&tiOn 11'5. 10}6
8110C1111)
BOARD.
2 Penna. It ,
10(0 (18(u & Auu
1000 Pewit( 5 - 1/...nOwu.
3000 du.. .ormu.
(5,41`4% „ ,
2:5 Beading R trts
100 do 1,5. 21. K!
100 do 21 51
100 d 0.... G,.21.91
100 . . .. 7.1 51
4li. nt
7 do • 21N
.I 5 Arca.,4t it ..x.iwzt.
tiol.l N Penna. 06 tiYol.
1000 Penn* 1 let nitg.l
1000 I:O. 114 t0tg..1.1
5000 do 24 mtg.
001,0 Phila.& Erie
2(e00, ,
FOO P. 7' ;if) T, .7*
4 Phthi Bonk
20 do "1.811
3000 Lehigh Val
1100 Reading es 1870. 90
000 CRY O.IIICW v 7
1000 do RodYii 923(
.t- 3,R. tld Rri 90
11 l'enika 11 4914
2 do 45x
AFTER I
41 )4
43N
CLOBII7O rw
27.1.1 Ask.
1:78"Tr 7 8-10 N 09 04
rho& fla 92 92s
l'hi4a Ce new... 97 971}
reqUIS 5a 927 j 83
Beading R 21.81 2174 .
R'dglll 13a 'BO '43 90 97
Iltading Mle '7 O "X 90
Wad M tig 'B3. ,77 774
kenna 11 40 43N
NI Rlet nt 6e..100
Penns 112.1 va 06 92,V 923(
Morrfa CI Coo.. 40 4'2
)Cowls CI Pre7.llo 113
Bch Nav Stack. 6
tieh Nay rraf... 12?:.,i; 30
&h Noy 409 2 .. eit;.;
Eluilro . .. . . 7h
Elmira 31 Prnf.. 19K 141 i
25 PCnnR R
22 do..
Bid.
Philra 72 12... 461 K
lAng Island it. los
Leh 01 & Nev.. M
Leh Ol & N Sep 36)
N l'enua R
N l'emut 05
N P.q.i.tie.Rlo.g.. 79
00731V1P80 R 00 0 2
Cataulesa Prat, hji
Tr & Soulh'k B, 41
ad &Wolfe 52
It‘co & V.2l* R. 3
W Phil& 62
Spruce di Pine,. llg
Omen S ima,ten ut
°had & Walnut a)
Atilt Stsert„., lag
3e3% prail
. 13
14,080 16,112
OARDS
.500 Long lied Y 6
080,-P'lRll