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TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1862.
REMOVAL OF OUR OFFICE.
The publication office of Tiie Press has
been removed from its old location to No. 11l
South Fourth street, second door front the
comer of Chestnut, (east side,) where adver
tisers are requested to send their favors.
the latest war news.
A great battle mustsoon be fought in the extreme
norths extern part of Mississippi, oleae to the Ten
nessee border-line. It will be great, from the ex
tent of country embraced, the number of troops
engaged, the sagacity and resources of the opposing
generals and, let, us hope, great in the glory of a
fresh success to our army of the West.
The historic battle-field of Mississippi will
probably be Corinth, which is a central point of
the rebel line of defence, now virtually extending
iu a segment of a circle from Island No. Id to the
Gulf. It is situated at the intersection of the Mo
bile and Ohio, and Memphis and Charleston Bail
roads, and is now the headquarters of Beauregard,
who is variously reported to have from forty to
two hundred thousand men. It is well known,
however, that bis force is formidable in poult of
numbers. He is said to have summoned to his
councils Generals Evans, Albirt Sid&Cy JOllhston,
Polk (the Bishop), and other military chiefs of
note.
To oppose this foe we have a brave, well-fed,
well-disciplined army, newly clothed and provided
with the most approved weapons—an army with
the fullest measure of confidence in a worthy
leader—snd an army whioh does not go into aetion
under the depressing influence of a recent defeat.
Beauregard is undoubtedly a skilful general, or, at
*BJ' r»t®, ft successful one. But, however crafty
or astute as a strategist, he appears to lack dash
and vim (such, for instance, as Sigel and Shields,
and a half-dozen more of our generals, have dis
played); and he will find an unflinching and
zealous antagonist in Buell. Since his hard
earned victory at Manassas he has not been lying
idle- Having taken the command of the Missis
sippi department, ho has labored persistently to
effect a successful reorganization of his troops.
We doubt if that task is yet accemplished to
his own satisfaction. The inspiration of courage
can scarcely have succeeded to the wild dismay
which the recent retreat from Nashville, and the
previous defeats, had engendered in the rebel
ranks. Courage is not a creed, that it can he
schooled into the minds of men. There are plenty
of Floyds and Pillows in the rebel army yet, as
the coming battle may prove. The shock of legions
is even now impending. The two armies are si
lently encamped within a dozen miles of eaoh
other, awaiting but a single word from their com
mandirs- Wc may voty soon receive tidings of the
conflict. God grant that they bo joyful 1
Upon the battle at Corinth depends immediately
the fate of Memphis and New Orleans. More re
motely, the issue of the battle will be most im
portant, in hastening or retarding the termination
of the war. Beanregard is looked upon through
the South as tfe? forlorn hope of the rebellion. It
is not improbable, therefore, that his army will
give us a desperate fight at Corinth; but, in these
days of Union victories, we hope that there, as
elsewhere, ali the rebel arts will prove unavailing.
By the arrival of the steamer Bienville , we have
farther news from Florida. The people wore gene
rally returning to their allegiance to the Federal
Government. A couple of launches from our gun
boats were fired upon at Mosquits Inlet, and eight
of our men were killed and wounded.
A skirmish between same rebel and Unien caval
ry took place at Warrensburg, Missouri, on the 28 ih
instant, dnring which twenty-five rebel prisoners
were captured including their cslonel.
We publish this morning a detailed account of
the manner in which the dead and wounded sol
diers were attended to after the battle of Winches
ter, ([he former were properly and decently bu
ried, and the wounded, including both Union and
rebel soldiers, were tenderly cared for, everything
being done to make them comfortable. The whole
less cn the Union side foots up 114 killed, 441
wounded, and 24 missing.
Congress Yesterday.
Skn-ayß.—A hill to areata a bureau of transporta
tion was introduced and referred. The bill pro
viding for the Bppoiontment of light-house in
spectors was taken up and postponed. Upon the
(nil providing for the abolition of slavery in the
District of Columbia, Mr. Sumner delivered an
able Epeech, which establishes, beyond question or
cavil, the perfect constitutionality of the proposed
measure. The speech will be found on our first
page.
House. —The Senate bill removing the imposts
on State arms was passed. A resolution was adopt
ed declaring that Jairiii! S. Bofleh is not entitled 14
ascot as a member from the Seventh Congressional
district of Virginia. The tax bill was then re
sumed, in Committee of the Whole, and the items
of leather, diamonds and jewelry, Ac., wheat,
dour, cloth, cotton, organs, mclodeons, pleasure
yachts, dogs, slaughtered cattle, hogs, and sheep
were each amended. The House then adjourned.
Legislature Yesterday.
Senate. —A communication from the president
and directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, protesting against a restoration Of tllQ ton
nage tax, was presented. The act relative to the
oongregation of the First Presbyterian Church of
Kensington was negatived.
House,— A petition was presented to extend to
the five hundred citizens of Pennsylvania now
serving in the Second Virginia Regiment the same
privileges as volunteers from this State. A bill was
introduced to allow city passeeger railway compa
nies to run their cars on Sunday. Mr. Dufiield in
troduced an act to extend the sway of the present
Board of Control dynasty of this city until 1563,
and providing that the controllers shall be annually
elected thereafter by the directors of the various
sections. It thus seems to be conceded, on all
bands, that some change is necessary in tbe method
of electing controllers. It will be hard to convince
the public that the proposed method is not more
objectionable than (hat now in vogue. A bill was
introduced imposing a tax upon milk-vendors. It
is highly probable that said vendors would more
than rkiftlkt (he fUttOUIll of the tec &A&i their pa
trons by a course of skilful hydropathic treat
ment.
The Foreign Mews.
The steamship Jura arrived at Portland yes
terday, bringing European dates two days later
than previously received. The President’s
emancipation policy attracted great attention,
bnt as it was received but a day or two before
the Jura left, the opinions of the press were
not generally expressed. The Liverpool Post
thinks that it will have an incalculable effect in
Europe, and he most favorable to the Federal
cause, while the Times states that it is the
most important news received since the
“split,'’ and that it is the first bid made to
wards putting an end to the war. The gun
boats Tuscarora, Ino, and Kearsage, which
were sent to watch the Sumpter , still continue
at Algetiras. The purser of the Sumpter and
the ex-American consul at Cadiz had been sent
to Boston in a packet ship. Additional French
troops were about embarking for Mexico. The
Austrians, fearful of the invasion of their Ve
netian frontiers, had strengthened all their out
posts. The rebellion in the Grecian domains
has been short-lived. All the cannon of the
insurgents had fallen,, into the hands of the
royal troops, and the insurgents at Kaupiia
had asked for an amnesty, which was granted.
The able speech of Senator Sumner’ in
favor of the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia, which is published on our first
page, will be read with interest even by those
Who dissent from his views. The probable
passage, in some shape, of this measure, and
tbe late message of the President, will have
an important effect in silencing the Secession
emissaries in Europe, who are as ready to as
sert there that the loyal portion of our .coun
try is completely devoted to all the interests
of slavery as their confederates at home are to
accuse the Administration of favoring uncon
ditional and universal Abolition.
The rhiladclphia night Cavalry.
We team that the fine cavalry regiment com
manded by Colonel Richard H. Rush, which left
onr city some months ago, has baooma vary pro.
ficient in its difficult evolutions, and that some of
the squadrons charge in as perfect a line as the
veteran cavalry of Europe. The men are in ex
cellent health and spirits. The following promo
tions bare recently been made :
Maj ; r C. Ross Smith has been appointed lieu
tenant colonel.
Captain George £. Clymer, major.
Lieut. Henry P. Muirhead, captain.
Lieut. F. C. Newhall, captain.
Second Lieut. W. W. Frazier, first lieutenant.
Second Lieut. Charles B. Davis, first lieutenant.
Sergeant Major A. P Mono*, second liantenent
Commissary Sergeant Harris Graffen.second lieu
tenant.
Our Artillery Turned upon Ourselves.
The most disastrous battles of the war have
been those which our own carelessness or
ignorance has precipitated. And while the
rebels vaunt their determination of acting upon
the offensive, and so invading the North, we
inflicting a serious injury upon ourselves by a
reckless use of our own weapons. More than
seventy Philadelphians were burned, mangled,
and killed, on Saturday last, by an explosion,
which might have been averted by adopting
proper prccautionsi Four accidents have oc
curred recently at the Bridesburg Arsenal,
three of them entailing casualties and loss of
life; and our local columns to-day present a
chronicle of five oxplosiom and fires, entailing
the ruin of property and the maiming and mu -
tilation of human beings. In the same way,
we have heard of dreadful railroad accidents,
in two or three of which the victims were
counted by scores, and, worse than all, they
were defenders of the Government and on the
way to the field.
How lar the list of calamities will stretch we
can but imperfectly conjecture; as long, cer
tainly, as the manufacture of war munitions,
,*the transportation of troops, and the handling
of arms, are as loosely conducted as at present;
Where is the municipal vigilance which per
mits a pyrotechnist to warehouse his combusti
bles in the midst of a dense population, and
crowd his close apartments with young and im
prudent operatives? When a half-score of
victims are dead, and a half-hundred maimed,
it is well to condemn,- but has any citizen a
guarantee that similar magazines are not lo
cated in his own vicinity, to destroy his dwell
ing and imperil his family ? We have reason
to believe that gunpowder is now largely stored
in our city, and that it is extensively—per
haps carelessly—employed In numerous manu
factories. Kerosene oil, which seems recently
to have become inflammable, in spite of learned
affidavits, is brought into our city by the tnu,
and rectified and boiled in our densest dis
tricts.
Nay, more : this recklessness is not confined
to manufacturers ol' dangerous material; it
extends to consumers, both civilians- and sol
diers. Whole regiments march through Phi
ladelphia with ball cartridges in their muskets,
and a day or two ago a guard of ten men, de
tailed to escort some relics from the field of
Bull Kun, deposited enough cartridges in In
dependence Hall to slay a whole regiment of
rebels. We certainly need no more troubles
to admonish ns of a necessity for prudent,
and it is to be hoped that the terrible event of
Saturday will lead to ihe exclusion of all ex
plosives from the settled districts of the city,
as well as the prohibition of all establishments
that have not adopted proper regulations to
protect their operatives.
Bayard Taylor.
It is said that, on the suggestion of Mr.
Cameron, (ho Secretaryship of our Legation
to Russia has been offered to Bay Ann Taylor,
by whom it will probably be accepted. Let
us confess that such an appointment would be
as ereditable to «tlis powers that be,” as, we
may confidently predict, it will be satisfactory
to the country. Mr. Taylor is a Pennsylva
nian and a journalist of admitted ability, an
author of world-wide reputation, a gentleman,
like his namesake, the famous Chevalier Bay
ard, sans peur el sans rcproche. He will owe
bis appointment to no partisan action or influ
ence, for all that is known of his political feel
ing is that he is an undoubted Union man,
who understands and appreciates the Consti
tution, and would shed the last drop of his
blood in its defence.
Bayard Taylor is a good linguist—no small
qualification at the Court of St. Petersburg,
where Frehch and English, German and
Italian, are more in use than the language of
the country. Moreover, he is already known
and esteemed in Russia, -which his pilgrim
feet have trod. Indeed, although yet a young
man, (he was born in ICennett Square, Chester
county, in January, 1825,) no living man has
seen so much of the world as Bayard Tatlor.
From Siberia to Capo Horn, from Philadel
phia to the source of the White Nile, from
Turkey to Japan, from the New World to the
“ farther Ind,” and Cathay, he has traversed
many lands, and has published such narratives
of his journey ings, that the public have eagerly
possessed themselves of these records of his
enterprise and observation. The proof of his
continued popularity as an author is to be
found in the fact that, even in these dull
times, the new edition of his prose-writings,
now publishing by Mr. Putnam, of New York,
sells so largely, as already to he remunerative
to both parties. Bayard Taylor, too, has
fine poetic feeling, and his verses, though not
so well known as his prose, have many ad
mirers, and will always amply repay perusal.
His friends will part with him only because he
can serve his country, and we shall hope to
greet him on his return, in a few years, un
touched by the cares of office, unspoiled by
the proverbial wiles of diplomacy. Every
journalist will rejoice, as we do, at the eleva
tion of a so well-known and highly valued
brother of the craft to a position so honorable
as that which, it is said, has been tendered to
Bayard Taylor.
We understand that a gentleman of high
position and cool judgment, who has taken a
very prominent port in public affairs aver since
the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, recently de
clared that the small band of Pennsylvania
troops, who arrived at Washington on the 18 th
of April, saved the capital from seizure by the
conspirators. In his judgment, if their re
sponse to the call of the President had been
less prompt, the traitors would inevitably have
gained possession of the archives and public
buildings of the nation, and probably of the
highest officers of the Government.
Sufficient credit has never been given to the
brave men who, at the first summons of dan
ger, abandoned their peaceful avocations.
There has been no little controversy in regard
to the question whether the volunteers of Lew
istown, Beading, Pottsville, or Allentown first
left their homes. But this is a comparatively
unimportant matter. The main fact to which
we wish to direct attention is that five Penn
sylvania volunteer companies, numbering in
all about four hundred and fifty men, reached
Washington, after running the gauntlet of in
sult and opprobrium, at Baltimore, in time to
turn back the tide of treason that was about to
overwhelm the country; and, as we understand
that it is in the power of the State authorities
to obtain the names of all these soldiers, we
trust that such action will ho taken as will se
enre their publication i ao that pur sons may
be properly honored in the Future history of
the Republic.
As Ajijiiversaiiy.—Some ((contrabands,”
who recently escaped from Charleston, South
Carolina, state that the people of that city ex
pect it will he attacked on the 15th of April
by an overwhelming land and naval force; and
that thus the anniversary of the fall of Sump
ter will be celebrated by the capture of the
Palmetto metropolis. This is a pleasant idea
for them to dwell upon, certainly, whether cor
rect or not.
The Bombardment of Island Mo. Ten.
A despatch from Cairo, dated 28th lust., t© ft
Cincinnati exchange, says;
A steamer, arrived from the flotilla early this
morning, reports no change in the condition of af
fairs at Island No. 10. The bombardment WftS con
tinued , with but little-intermission, but the results
are not known. There are no signs of evacuation
by the rebels. Rumors were current that the rebel
? unboats bad passed Gen. Pape’s batteries at Point
lcasant, from below, but they can bo traced to no
reliable source. The story is undoubtedly a ca
nard.
The rebela are impressing the citizens of Ken
tucky and Tennessee into the service, and arming
them with axes and picks.
Pour rebels, armed with “ Arkansas toothpicks,”
were arrested near Charleston, yesterday, and
brought to this point. They claim to be refugees
from Tennessee, but their story is disbelieved, They
remain in dose custody.
General Strong visited the Island to-day.
Literary Announcement. —ln a few days, T.
B. Peterson A Brothers will publish a new novel
by Mrs. Henry Wood, the English authoress who
has suddenly become famous. It is a story of do
mestic life, entitled “The Channings,” and is said
to equal “The Earl's Hobs” (from the seme pen)
in stirring interest. Messrs. Peterson print it here
from advanee-sheets.
Mns. Wood's Nbw Stout.—The SaHirJ*y Eve
ning I*ost> of this week contains the commence
ment oi “.The Channings,” bythe author of East
Lynne, and the continuation of another new story
by the same gifted author.
Bale to-day, Stocks, Estate, Ac., at
the Exchange, at 12 o’clock. See Thomas £ Sons’
pamphlet catalogue and advertisements.
Sale or Elegant Furniture.— This morning,
at 10 o'clock, at Birch A Son’s, No. 914 Chestnut
street, will he sold a large assortment of superior
household fumi^re.
Trade Sale of Carriages.—Annual trade
sale Of carriages, at Herkness’ Bazaar, Ninth and
Sansom streets, on Wednesday morning, at 10
o'clock. Catalogues now ready.
LETTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL.”
Washington, March 31,18C2.
A good way to anticipate the future, and to
comprehend the difficulties and dangers of our
position, is carefully to road the newspapers
published in tlie loyal States. Profoundly in
teresting as are the Congressional debates, the
utterances of these manifold organs of Ame
rican opinion are a thousand times more signi
ficant. One text and one truth are made pro
minent by all their various writers. However
they may disagree on other points, they do
not differ on the idea that the war should be
short and decisive. -Not only economy in
public expenditures, but economy in the loss
of human life, demands that the struggle should
be speedily brought to a close. The vision of
heavy taxation disturbs the stoutest hearts,,
and the approach of the warm soason, especial
ly in the far South, suggests many apprehen
sions to those who are constantly, on' the qui
lire to advise and' admonish our statesmen.
Nothing will do more to fill the pcop'e with a
self-sacrificing spirit, and to make- them will
ing to bear the'burdens of the war, than a
continued' series of prompt and fatal
blows against the rebels. -IV hen McClellan
lias swept Virginia clean, leaving no
foothold for the enemy in all its wide do
main, the conflict will be transferred to other
fields, and the wave of the revolt forced back
to the source from whence it came. We shall
then be strong enough to hold the capital,
and the adjoining States of Maryland and Vir
ginia, with a comparatively small army, and
thus effectually try the experiment of re;
establishing the Government in the far-off'Cot
ton States. It requires no gift of prescience
to say that our columns along the Mississippi
must soon ho strengthened, and thakatlaast
one extended and fearful struggle must ‘ take'
place before we are able to assume complete
possession of that river, and to occupy the
city of New Orleans. This theory gives to
General McClellan’s.operations wonderful sig
nificance. If the hopes of the country are
fulfilled, the rebellion will be paralyzed at this
point, and the panic will be carried to its ex
tremities. I observe that all the Breckinridge
papers are preparing, with great industry, to
make capital out of the cost of the war, and
that they eagerly look forward to the day
when, by means of this clamor, they may de
feat the Republicans, and encourage the rebels.
Henco it becomes patriotic men to keep
always in mind the primary considerations of
making the war as short and decisive as pos
sible.
Andrew Johnson is as bold in denouncing
treason in Nashville as be was in Washington,
lie does not hesitate, as some of our Northern
politicians do, when seeking to find the authors
of our ciikniities- In Tennessee he could
safely locate this responsibility tfpon the Abo
litionists and Black Republicans; be could
imitate the Brecliinridgers of Pennsylvania and
other free States by criticising and condemning
Republican Disdaining all such
shallow tricks, however, he tells the rebels
that it was not Mr. Lincoln and Ids friends
who refused - all compromise, but the Se
cession leaders, and that these latter could
have carried the Crittenden proposition if
they had not persistently determined to
break up the Government, and to dis
solve the Union. When the day of reckon
ing comes—when the public stewards go be
fore ihe people to render ah account, Andrew
Johnson’s words will drive the plausible false
hoods of*the Breckinridgers away, like so
much chaff driven by a whirlwind. They
will talk against the tax, against the Republi
cans, against confiscation, and in favor of a
dishonorable peace. He, and the millions who
believe in him, will assume a high and manly
ground—that, as the war was begun by the
rebels, they must be made to feel the indigna-.
tion of the Government they hayo assailed, '
and that they are no patriots who, in their
sympathy with the rebels, labor only to restore,
them to power, by embUrraSsing-'afld misre
presenting the Administration. This will be
the ground of Johnson and the honest masses
of the United States. Occasional.
FROM WASHINGTON.
IMPOKTA’NT CHANGES IN THE TAX BILL.
MORE CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE.
A Line of Steamers to Fortress Monroe
to lie Established*
TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR ARIZONA
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION PROPOSED.
„ THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE BILL
THE LEGAL-TENDER TREASURY NOTES
TO BE PAID OUT TO-DAY.
The Tax Bill—Tax Removed from Flour
—Ad Valorem Taxes being Levied,
The House resumed the tax-bill to-day, and made
some important changes. The tax on loathor was re
duced about fifty per cent, from the list named in the
bill, while the ten cents per barrel on flour was removed.
The duty on cloth, and all woollen and* cotton fabrics,,
was made at three per centum ad valorem. On varnish,
the Ux wAs changed from twenty-five cents per gallon to
five per centum ad valorem.
The lax on wine made from grapes was reduced from
ten to five cents per gallon, while that on auction, sales
remained as in the bill. The section taxing carriages}
pianos, etc.* was agreed to as follows: carriages valued
over $5O are taxed one dollar; carriages drawn by two
horses, two dollars; carriages valued over' $2OO, five
dollars : and above $6OO, ten dollars. Gold watches
(fcept for use), one dollar; silver watches, fifty cents*
Pianos and organs at various values are taxed from
fifty centß to a dollar (churches having musical instru
ments being exempted). During the debate on pianos,
etc** Miv ALmuoir moved to levy five dollars on the
« harp of a thousand airings.”
The Ilouße will probably finish the tax bill by Wed
nesday.
Bureau of Transportation.
Mr. Latham introduced a bill in the Senate to-day
(which was referred to the Committee on Military Af
fairs), providing for a Bureau of Transportation. The
first section provides that it shall consist of one colonel,
one lieutenant colonel, two majors* and six captains, to
be appointed by the President, with the advice’and'con
sent of the Senate.
The second section entitles the officers of the Bureau
to the rank, pay* and emoluments, now allowed by law
to dffieirs of the saw a erode in the Quartermaster's De
partment ; and the third section provides for the Bureau
being under a quartermaster general of the army.
Section fourth provides that, in addition to their duties
in the field, it shall be the duty of the chief of the Bareau
of Transportation, or his subordinate, when directed by
their immediate commanding officer, by the Secretary of
War, or Quartermaster General, to purchase or hire the
necessary means of transport for the army, by laud or
water; also, any needful transportation for its imme
diate camp and garrison equipage, and supplies of every
kind.
Section fifth provides that the bureau officers shall be
as now required by law for other officers of the
Quartermaster's Department, and they shall conform to
the regulations established by law for the care and ac
countability of property, and to all other army regula
tions not conflictiug with the provisions of this act.
Section sixth provides that no officer connected with
the Bureau Bhall be engaged;!n trade or traffic, and any
one found guilty, by a court martial, of being interested
in the profits of any business connected witfarthe depart
ment, shall be ignominionsly dismissed from the service
bj u tbe President.
Temporary Government for Arizona.«
Mr. Wade introduced a bill in the Senate to-day
(which was referred to the Committee on Territories),
providing for & temporary Government for Arizona.,,
The first section defines the"presens boundaries of the
Tej ritory; provides that its Government shall bejnaih
taintd and continued until such time as the people re
siding in the Territory shall, with the consent of Gon«
gross, form a State Government, republican In form, as
prescribed in the Constitution of the United States, and
apply for and obtain admission into the Union as a
State, on an equal fooling with the original States.
The second section provides for the executive (a Go
vernor), legislative (Councils), and judicial branches of
tbe Government, and also for a marshal and surveyor
ger.eral, all of whom are to receive tho same salaries as
provided for tho Territorial Government of Washington.
The third section provides that there shall neither be
slavery nor involuntary servitude in tbe said Territory,
otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the
parties shall have beeti dtily COUViCted; and that, from
and after the passage of the aot, slavery or involuntary
servitude is hereby forever prohibited in all Territories
mow organized ; and all acta and parts of acta, either of
Congress or of any organised Territory, establishing,
regidfttiDg, or in any way recognizing, the relation of
master and slave in any of said Territories, is hereby
repealed.
The Extra Tax on Patented Articles
Abandoned!
There are many reasons why the clause in the
tax bill discriminating against patented manu
factures may be declared inexpedient. Among
othera may be mentioned the inequality with which
the burden of such a tax would be borne by those,
who derive a profit from patents; tbe certainty
that it would cost na much or even more to collect
the tax than it would amount to; the obstructions
it would present to the progress of science and the
arts; and the injury it would inflictalike on inven
tors and on tbe Patent Office. We understand
that the discrimination against patents has, there
fore, been abandoned. We have now before us a
resolution pf delegates of atovo and hollowirare
manufacturers, who were sent to Washington to
represent their views to the Committee of Ways
and Means. This resolution sets forth that the
delegates on roaching (he Capitol found that thO
Committee of Ways and Means had consented to
withdraw the clause discriminating againßt patented
manufactures, and it farther states that this result
is due to the exertions of Mr. p. MoWfiOßj of this
city, to whose pamphlet on tho subject wo recently
alluded.
THg PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, APRTL 1, 1862.
A Line of Steamers to Fortress Monroe.
The establishment of a line of swift river steamers
(Northern style) upon the Potomac, to convey pas*
ssDgtrs between this city and Forlteii Monroe, ie a
matter of much importance. Persons from the North
and Wes*, -who desire to go to Fortress Monroe, or
points beyond,, and perchance 11 onward to Richmond,”
will naturally, as the first thing, come to Washington,
where are now infinitely more celebrities or all kind®
than at any other city on the continent. The trip down
the Potomac is perfectly delightful, while that from Bal
timore adown the bay furnishes no interesting subject of
historical reflection ; presents no beautiful natural as
pects, and excites no thoughts touching politico-econo
mic matters, Buch as occupy the minds of business men
who have traversed the great river, from its source to its
month, and have descanted upon its capacities in the
shape of fisheries and sites for commercial and manu
facturing cities. This fertile valley, now mostly wooded,
will jet, Tinder the influence of Northern energy, present
a picture of business prosperity like that seen along the
banks of the noble river of the old Keystone State.
Notice to Recruiting Officers,
An frdfii th& W&* calls attention to
the very great carelessness shown by many detached offi
cers in keeping the Adjutant General’s office advised of
their movements and address, and directs the attention
of officers commanding regiments, and all commanders
of military departments, Ac., to the subject of these re
turns. The exceeding importance of the information
derived from reports and returns, which can in no other
way be obtained, obliges the Secretary of War to rei
terate the existing orders upon the subject, and notify
all commanding officers that these orders must, in future,
be punctually obeyed. Justice to the enlisted men who
are separated from their companies requires that they
should have with them descriptive rolls, showing the pay
due them, their clothing accounts, and everything which
would be required iu fettling with the Government’
Should they be discharged without Huch papers, the men
cannot receive their pay.
Volunteer and Regular Service.
Frequent applications are made at the War Depart
ment for change of position from the volunteer to the re
gular service. The Secretary of War has established
the rule that no transfers of this kind will be made during
the war, but that all must seek promotion in their own
branch of the service.
Surgwa Kienkt has sent ilic sick io Frederick to
make room lor the wounded.
General Shields has so far recovered as to be able to
start for Strasburg to-morrow.
Some firing wm heard by offleors in Strubura yester
day. apparently iu the rear of Jackson's rendezvous.
Mason in Parliament.
The following is an extract from a private letter from
London to a gentleman in Washington* describing the
debate in Pailiameni on the American question:
“ Mason, who wns on the Tory side of the House, did
not at alt like the way it went Members who were near
him (Mason) say that he cheered when Mr. Lindsay, in
the of his Speech, attached s>: WARD.
Tins puts him in an awkward fix. When I remember his
tyrannical and insolent bearing in the United States Se
nate, it was sweet revenge to see him thus solitary and
alone during the debate. Only one or two men went
bear him.”
The appearance of Mr. Forrest, to-night, at the new
Washington Theatre, on Tenth Btreet, was an epoch in
our local drama. The theatre itself is on the Bite of the
old Baptist church, and was erected Dy Mr. Ford, of
Baltimore, for the purpose of enabling Mr. Forui:.<t to
appear before a Washington audience. There was an
extraordinary crowd in attendance—the seats having
been secured during tlie day. So anxious, indeed! were
(he people to see the great tragedian, that after an early
hour it was difficult to obtain seats at the box office, and
in some cases large prices wero paid for seats in the or
chestra and dress circles.
Iu the performance of the part Mr. Forrest exhibited
all of that wonderful power and finish which characte
rize his ttyle of acting, And place him at the head of the
American etage. Bis scones with Dt Mauprat and Julie
ware exquisite, and in the mope dramatic scenes with
BaradaSq in the closing acts of the play, he electrified
the audience. He was well supported by Mr. McCul
i.opch and the other members of the company.
Among those in attendance were a largo number of
Senatore, Representatives, and hljzli officials. Xt was a
brilliant and distinguished assemblage.
The Old Mail Steamer Line to he
Revived.
It is stated that the old mail steamer lfn? h?f? ftre ma
king arrangements to renew operations with boats via
Acquis creek, Ac., towards Richmond. Thus business
men are acting as if rebellion is doomed.
General McClellan.
Genera] McCi.ki.lix was in the city last night, and
at a late hour was cloeeted with the President. Re
ports have it that the latter was rather abrnpt in his
treatment of the application for the deposition of Gen.
McClellan.
The naval appropriation bill, with Senate amendments,
providing thirteen millions for iron-clad war vessels
and the completion of the Stevens battery, reached the
House Committee on Naval Affairs to-day, and will be
immediately considered by them, and the Senate's
amendments doubtless agreed to.
The Legal-Tender Treasury Notes,
The first instalment of the legal- tender treasury notes
were received to-day from the engravers. The Depart
ment will commence paying them out to-morrow.
The Dead at Fort Donelson.
C. Butler, of Ohio, has procured an order from the
War Department to have our scattered dead, wtur fell
at the battle of Fort Donolson, removed’ to and buried
within the walls of the fort.
The Senate to-day confirmed the following nomina
tions :
Major William Dulaney, to be colonel in the marine
corps, from the 26;h Julyj 1861*
Major Ward Marriott, to be a lieutenant colonel in the
marine corps, from the 26th July, 1861.
Major John G. Reynolds, to be a lieutenant colonel in*
the marine corps, from the 16th November, 1861, vice
Lieutenant Colonel James Edelin, placed on the retired
list.
Captains Jacob Zeilin and Addison Garland, to be ma
jors in the marine corps, from 26th July, 1861, vice Du
laney and Mareton, promoted.
Captain Josiah Watson, to be a major in the marine
corps, from the 16th November, 1861, vice Reynolds,
iTomoted.
Captain Isaac T. Doughty, to bo a major in the ma
rine corps, from the *34 November, 1851, vice Major
Thomas S. English, placed on the retired list.
First Lieutenants Charleß G. McCawley, George 11.
Graham, John L. Broome, Wm. Stokes Boyd, James
Lewis, Clement D< Hebb, Philip Si Wi Fontaino, Alan
Ramsey, Philip H. Fucdall, Jr., to be captains in the
marine corps, from the 26th July, 1661.
First Lieutenant John Schermerhorn, to be a captain
in the marine corps, from the 16th November, 1861,
vice Captain Joaiah Wdlloii, promoted.
First Lieutenant Charles Haywood, to be a captain in
tho marine corps, from the 23d November, 1861, vice
Captain I. F. Doughty, prom >ted.
First Lieutenant LucienL. Dawson, to be a o&ptein
in the marine co rps, from the 23d November, 1861, vice
Captain A. N. Brevoort, placed on the retired list.
First Lieutenant James Wiley, to be an assistant quar
termaster in the marine corpsj with the rank pf captain,
from the 26th July, 1861.
Second Lieutenants George W. Collier, Geo. P. Hen
stein, Philip C. Kennedy, James Forney, Louis tf. Goldg
borough, William H. Cartter, McLane Tilton, John Hen
ley Higbae, Frank Jlunree, Robert H. Huntington, Wm.
H. Hale* Joseph I*. Baker, and James H. Grimes* to be
first lieutenants in tbe marine corps* from the Ist of
September* 1861. Thomas L. McElrath, of New Tork;
Wm. J. Squires, of New York} Robert Kidd, of Now
York; Ilenry A. Bartlett, of Bbodo Island; Chas. A.
Stillmao, of Conn.; Wm. B. McKean, of New York;
Horatio B. Lowry, of South Carolina; Sami. W. Mathews,
of Illinois; Henry li. Hoff, of Pennsylvania; Oscar B,
Grant, of Pennsylvania; Eugene A i Smalley* ef Vermont;
and Percival C. Pope, of New Hampshire, to be first
lieutenants in the marine corps,[from the 26th of Novem
ber, 1861.
Charles H. Bradford, of Maine; William B. Brown,
of Pennsylvania, Samuel G. Adams, of Michigan •
Samuel W. Powell, of Wisconsin; Bichard S. Cullem, of
Indiana; Norval L. Stokes, of Virginia; Eugene B.
Sturgeon, of Pennsylvania; Alfred Devorcux, of Penn
sylvania; Bobert O’N. Ford, of Now York; John G>
Harris, of the District of Columbia; George Heisler, of
New Jersey ; William B. Remey, jr., of lowa ; David M.
Sells, of lowa ; and Henry J. Bishop, of Connecticut, to
be second lieuteuants in the marine corps, from the 26th
November, 1901*
Assistant Surgeon Delavan Bloodgood, to be a surgeon
in the navy.
Bobert T. Edes* John D. Murphy* Edgar Holden*
Thou as C. W altofi, H. Kidder, Liilll Zenvieh,
Gu&tavus H. E. Baumgartner, John Homans, Jr., John
H. Clark, Granville B. Slough, William B.* Gibson,
Georgo W. Wood, Adolph A. Hoehling, Jameß P. Ailing-
Lam, Charles EUery Steedman, Eugene S. Olcott,
William F. Terry, Charles J. S. Weils, Charles
T. Hubbard* Frederick B. A. Lewis* William B. Mann*
Samuel W. Abbot, Luther M. Lyon, Charles H. Giber
son* Charles H. Perry* Thomas Hiland, Douglas B. Ban
nan, David F. Ricketts* Joseph A. Bubier, Samuel N.
Drayton, William T. Plant, Matthew Chalmers, Charles
H. White* George T. Shipley, Isaac H. Hazleton, James
11. Mears* Benjamin F. Peirce* Newton H. Adams* Ed
ward Kershaw* Stephen J Clark, Charles Carter* Thos.
N* Penrose, Josiah H» dunning, WatsonC* Hull, George
B. Brush, Heber Smith, Edward B. Dodge, Ira W. Bragg,
GeorgeD. Slocum, John B. Ackley, John T. Luck, to be
assistant surgeons in the navy.
WlUl&hi C. Wheeler, Francis C. Dade, William 9.
Stamm, William J. Lamdin, Mortimer Kellogg, Andrew
J. Hiersted, and John A. Grier, to be chief engineers in
the navy.
Sttphon 8. Harding, of Indiana, to be Governor of the
Territory of Utah.
Frank V. L. Eno, of Missouri, to be assistant adjutant
general.
Abraham T. Nye, of California, to be register of the
land office, at Stockton, California.
William Slade, of Ohio, consul at Nice.
Guerilla, or robber bands, seem to be gfiriugtag up in
rear of some of our advancing columns. The people in
such regions will bo obliged to arm to protect their pro
perty against the niarandors. More or less of this sort
of thing must be expected for a time, but the bands will
speedily disappear when the main armies of the rebela are
crushed out.
A small breech-loading cannon, with an iron breast
work} so arranged upon tbe carriage as to protect gun
ners against muskotry, was drawn along the Avenue to*
day by a party of regular soldiers.
L. CJBaxeb, who has been for Borne time connected
With important Interests oF the GoyerumOUt, yfas to-day
appointed by the war Department a special agent to tako
charge of all abandoned rebel property in Virginia. The
amount of such property is large.
A story was current that a aguad of rebel cavalry
dashed Into our lines near Langley’s (within seven miles
of this city*) yesterday* and captured several Union la
dies. The stoiy is utterly untrue* having no foundation
at all*
Information received here from the vicinity of Bappa«
bannock river states that the rebels do not appear to be
building fortifications in that region.
The commissioners appointed by the Government to
examine Into the cases of State prisoners go North to at*
tend to their duties, this wsek.
The House is to-day adhering to tho ad valorem prin
ciple in the tax bill.
During last night, a Government ambulance here took
fire, and was burned. Two teamsters, who asleep
inside the vehicle, were burned to death.
Mr. Forrest as Richelieu.
Iron-Clad Steamers.
Cchfirmations by the Senate.
Miscellaneous,
THE LATEST FROM WINCHESTER.
IHE CARE OF IHE WOUNDED.
Winchester, March 31.—The report that the wound*
ed at the late battle were neglected is pronounced, by
Surgeon C. C. Keeny, medical inspector United States
army, to be totally unfonnded. He was ordered hither
by the surgeon general, to investigate the hospital and
surgical tents, And, if necessary, remove the wounded
to Washington, Baltimore, or elsewhere; but lie reports
that they are well quartered and well treated by the sur
geons of the division, and generally doing well. lie ing
geita that it would be inhnmftn to romoTe them to other
places at present.
Gen. Curtis’ Emancipation Order.
St. Louis, March 31.—Gen. Curtis has issued the fol
lowing special order:
‘•Headquarters Armt of tiie Southwest, )
March 26,1862. }
(i Charles Morton, Hamilton Kennedy, and Alexander
Lewis, colored men, formerly slaves, employed in the
rebel service, and taken as contraband of war, are hereby
confiscated, and, not being needed for the public service,
are permitted to pass the pickets of this command north
ward, without let or hindrance, aud are forever emanci
pated from the service of musters who allowed them to
Aid in their efforts to break up the Government and tbs
laws of the country.”
The War in Tennessee—False reports
Contradicted.
Louisville, March 31. —There is no truth in the spe
cial despatch sent yesterday from Indianapolis to the
Cincinnati Commercial reporting the capture of Colonel
C. Pope and a few other United (States officers by the
rebels, aud defining the position of General Buell’s
orcea.
THE WAR IN FLORIDA.
DESPATCHES FEOM FLAG-OFFICES DUPONT.
Our Forces at Dlosqulto Inlet Fired Upon.
Official Despatch of Flag-officer Dupont.
Washington, March 31. —Flag-Officer Dupont has
gent tlio following despatch to the Secretary of the Navy:
Flag Suip Wabasii, Off Mosquito Inlkt, J
Florida, March 24, 1862. )
Sui: I have to report to the Department Borne casual
ties that have occurred to the officers and men belougi ng
to two of the YCbselß of n>y fleet—casualties as painful as
they were unexpected. But the loss or gallaut lives lias
expiated the error of judgment which an enthusiastic
zeal had induced.
The Department was informed, after the capture of
Fernandina, that so Boon aB 1 should take possession of
Jacksonville and St Augustine, 1 would glvo my atten
tion to Mosquito Inlet, fifty miles south of the latter,
which, according to my information, was resorted to for
the introduction of arms transhipped from English ships
and steamers, at the British colony of Nassau, into small
vesßeta of light draught.
I &£66ft)lHgly otdettd the Acting Lieut.
Commanding T. A. Build, aud the Henry Andrew , Act
ing Master 8. W. Hather, to proceed to this place, the
latter to cross the bar, establish an inside blockade, cap
ture any' rebel vessels there, and guard from incendi
arism the large quantities of live-oak timber on the Go
vernment lands, cut and ready for shipment, to which
th« Department called my attention.
On reaching here myself, on the 22d, I was boarded by
the executive officer of the Penguin, aud informed that
Lieutenant Commanding Budd, with Acting Master
Matber, had organized an expedition from the two ves
selßi and bad moved souttiward through the inland
passage leading into the Mosquito lagoon* passing
Smyrna with four or five light boats carrying in all
forty-three men.
As the other heats came up they were also fired into,
and Buffered more or less. The rear boat of alt had a
howitzer* which, howevor, could not bo properly secured
or worked, the boat not being fitted for tlio purpose, aud
could, therefore, be of but little use. The men had to
seek cover on share; but as soon as it was dark, Acting
M&ster Mclntoth returned to tie boats, brought away
the bedy of one of the crew, who had been killed, all the
arms, ammunition, and flags, threw the howitzer into
the river, passed close to the rebel pickets, who hailed
but elicittri no reply, and arrived safely on board the
Henry Andrew.
Soon aft* r this report, which I heard with anxiety, the
results wire lt appears that after going
some fifteen or eighteen miles without any incident, and
while on their return, and in Bight of the Henry Andrew,
the order of the line being no longer observed, the two
commanding officers, quite in advance, landed under
certain earthworks, which had been abandoned, or were
never armed, tear a dense grove of live-oak, with un
derbrush. A heavy and continuous fire wrb unexpect
edly opened upon them from both these covers, and
Lieutenant Commanding Budd, and Actiug Master
Mather, with three of the five men composing the boat’s
crew, were killed. Tlio remaining two were wonnded
aiidnade prisoners.
On hearing of this untoward event, I directed Com
mander Rogers to send the launch and cutters of this
ship to the suppect.-oT the Andrew. The boats crossed
the bar at midnight, and the noxt morning the vessel
was hauled up to the scene of the late attack, but bo
eh&tny cotild Life (USAetliri. The bfedUs of LietiUnini
Budd and Acting Master Mather were received under a
flag of truce, and the commanding officer, a Capt. Bird,
who had come from a camp at a distance, made soma
show of courteey by returning the papers and a watch
found od the bodies, as if ashamed of this mode of war*
fare; for theße usre the Tery troops that, with sufficient
force, means, and material for a respectable defence, had
ingloriously fled from St. Augustine on our approach.
I enclose a copy of my Instructions to Lieutenant Com
manding Budd, the original of which was found on his
pcrgppj and VW Ope of the papery returned by {he rebe}
officer. Lieutenant Commanding Budd and Acting Mas
ter Mather were brave and devoted officers. The former
commanded the Penguin in the notion of the 7th of No
vember, and received my commendation. The lalter, in
the prime of life, was a man of uncommon energy and
daring, and bad no superior, probably, among the pa
irioilc men w\i» have been appointed in the navy from
the mercantile marine.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. P. DUPONT,
Flag Officer Commanding the South Atlantic Blockading
Squadron.
To Hon. Gidxos Welles.
Flag Snip Wabash,
Off St. Augustine, Fla.,
Match 25, 1862.
Sin: The following casualties occurred in the attack
upon the boat expedition under acting Lieut Budd;
Acting Lieut. T.A.Bndd, of the Penguin, killed. James
Marian, (0. 3.,) Co , killed. Walter Burch, (0. 5.,)
do., killed. Jokn Dennis, master’s mate, do., wounded
in the shoulder. Wm. Twaites, (0. 5.,)d0., wounded
in the hand. Acting Master S. W. Mather, commanding
the Htnfy Andnw, hilled. Lewis Delos. (0. S.J do.,
killed. John Bales, (S,) do., killed. Jas. Arnold, (5.,)
do., killed. Wm. M. Brown, (0. S.») do., killed.
A. \V. Kelsey, acting assistant paymaster, do., wound
ed in the hand. Walter Bradley, acting third assistant
engineer, ditto, vounded in the forehead. Thomas Welch,
(0. 8.,) ditto, wrinnded aud a prisoner, Henry C. Rick,
(0. 5.,) ditto, wtundtd ami taken prisoner. James P.
Allen, (0. 8.,) wunded in the thigh.
I herewith sent Dr. Clymer’s report of the wounds re
ceived by Lieutenant Budd and Acting Master Mather.
Very respectfully, Ac.*
S. F. DCPONT, Flag Officer.
To Hon. Gidbox Welles, Secretary of the Navy.
Remarkalle Steam-Boiler Explosion.
Baltimore, Hareh 31 A most: remarkable ateani*
boiler explosion occurred this afternoon at the Baltimore
House of Refuge! The boilorln the boiler*house attached
to the bake-houte. two hundred and fifty feet from the
main building, blown up fully two hundred and fifty
feet in the air; tten, taking an easterly direction and
explbdiiifj ftg&lii L tlie air, passed in a straight tine two
hundred and fiftyfeet north, and fell directly on the roof
of a school-buiUing, carrying with it the slate-roof,
rafters, beams, aid piaster, and crushing into the school
room where thee were nearly seventy boys in school.
Although the enfre floor of the room was covered with
the miiis, only tyo children were trilled (two brothers
named Myers) and seven wounded, including one
seiiously. The rest, with the teacher, escaped entirely
unharmed. All kgree that there were two explosions, one
occurring in tli« air, which changed the direction of the
boiler.
Funeral of Colonel Slocum.
Providence,March 31.—The display at the military
funeral of Col. Blocum, Major Ballou, aud Gapt. Tower,
Wat very impeshg. UusiHeaa was generally miapeaded
west of the pab£c and private buildings, being in mourn
ing and all the ilags draped. Bishop Clark read the
burial service, anil a military salute was fired over the
grave.
The Tainted Scales Sloop-of-war Constel*
lation.
NkwYop.k, M atcli 31—Tho ship St llele.na t which
arrived this evcilng from Bristol, England, reports
having spoken on March 16th, in latitude 39 deg. 12 min.
longitude 66 deg. (4 min., the United States sloop-of-war
Constellation, frofci Portsmouth for the Mediterranean.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Baltimore, March 31.—The last rail completing the
track of tho Balimoro and Ohio Railroad, was laid ton
miles west of Harper's Ferry, on Saturday night last.
Since which, four hundred loaded cars have pasted
through the tardy-disturbed district, east and west.
Nearly two hundied cars of Western produce, loaded at
the Ohio river last; week, reached Baltimore to-day, being,
the first since April lost. The first tkreHgk.paaaenger
train leaves Baltinote to-tnorrow morning direct for
Wheeling.
With the increased precautions of the Government,
there is no fear mtert&ined here that this valuable route
wiU be »g»m intffnwtefl. Tfi* CfoYmunrot supplies for
the entire Potonuc and sea coast are greatly facilitated
by the restoration of the road.
Ptblic Amusements.
Aitffi*STfiflr.T taflATAß.—lf the inaugural ofght of»
now play has iny significance, the liish drama of
“ Crohoore-na-Bilboge ” will have a long and brilliant
success. The place requires a little curtailment, having
occupied; last nighty upwards of four hours in perform
ance j hut the interest seemed unflagging, and the audi
ence remained in their Beats to the last, applauding the
finale as vociferously as they bod welcomed the opening
scenes. The scenery was fresh, bold, and imaginative—
some of tho best indeed* that we have bad— and the
performers individualized their several roles, bo that we
had a series of ine impersonations, with scarcely an
exceptional in competency. The incidents of “Cro
hoore ” are stirring, and many of the stage effects
are highly exciting. reserve an extended notloo of
the piece till to-morrow.
WALKUT-STREEi Tusatre.—Mr. J. S. Clarke, owing
to a sudden did not appear at the WaU
nut*street Theatrflart night* Kdwiu Adams* howeyer,
and the capable ftock company of the place, compen*
sated, in part, for the “ Star’s” non-appearance. To
night, Mr. Adams will personato Middleton, in the
“Drunkard,” and William) in “Black-eyed Susan.”
Miss Alice Grey ajpeare in both pieces.
We were in error as to the proposal reoccupttion of
Jones’ old hotel building.' That edifice has been per
manently leased Hew York manager named Burtiß,
viioße company nightly Ethiopian tniefi&kUlttth.
A fine female balfet is the leading attraction of the
saloon.
At the reoent'miew of Gen. McDowell's divi
sion, among the meotators present were Col. Lyons
and Capt. Gordon, of tho British army, stationed
in Canada, accompanied by Lord Lyons, whose in
vited guests theywere. After tho various division
evolutions were’over, th«Be gentlemen spese 10
terms of unqualified approbation of tho generalap
pearance of the troops, not only in point of disci
pline but of phyiiqne, and, in addition, remarked
that they had nerer soon a finer body of men in
any aimy. The. also spoke in the highest terms
of Gen. MoDowdl.
Thh Memphis Appeal of the 20th says the New
Orieanß Vigilane. Committee have passed a resolu
tion denouncing ill who trade in money, to the in*
iury of Coofeilonto notes, as traitors J attdSttChft
course is urged on the Mobile Committee of Safety,
also The effect in New Orleans was to check the
demimi! for coin, and the last sale was at 20 per
cent, less than h week previous.
Colobbl Ebesbzeb Magoffin, who has >st
been condemned in St. Louis to b® /“Vio
lating hi. parols and killing Unionists last fulitn
Pettis county, is a brother of Governor Magoffin,
of Kentucky.« General Ilalleck has approved the
sentence. .
AHMVAL or Gee. FBBHOHT,— General and Ma
dame Fremont reached Wheeling, /\ a . yesterday
morning, and stopped at M’Lure House. General
Fremont is accompanied by a portion of his staff,
inoluding Major Zagonjii N. Dunk*] E, Giyka, and
Albert Tracy.
(Jen. Wkioht, commander of the Department of
the Pacific, hoa Instituted martial law in San 1 ran-
CiBCO, and has issued an order dated
which Major Hiram Leonard* of tbo vwtea
army, is appointed provost marshal.
ffIVUTB MUSHUST BH
A BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSED.
THE IMPOST OR STATE ARMS REMOVED.
The Repreetiitatlon of the Seventh
Virginia District.
MB. BEACH NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT.
Tbs Tax Sill on tbs kivhuti.
Amendments to the Leather Clause.
AD VALOREM TAX ON DIAMONDS AND JEWELS.
THE FLOUR CLAUSE STRICKEN OUT.
COTTON TO BE TAXED ONE CENT A POUND.
Washington, March 31,1862.
SENATE.
In tho absence of the Vice President, Mr. Foot (Rep.),
of Vermont, was chosen Proßident pro tern.
Harper’B Ferry Armory^
Mr. WILLEY (U.j, of Virginia, presented the peti
tion of the woikmen in the late armory at Harper's
Ferry, asking the re-establishment of that armory, that
they may be furnished with work.
Emnncipniion.
Mr. LANE (TSep.), of Kansas, presented several pe
titions in favor of emancipation.
Sniithsoninn Institute.
Mr. COLLAMER (Rep ), of Vermont, from the Com
mittee ou the Library, reported the joint resolution of
the Hon&P, appointing Theodore D t Woolsey, of Connec
ticut, a Regent in the Smithsonian Institute, vice Pro
fessor C. C. Felton, deceased. Passed
The Engagement with the 9lerrimac.
Mr. NESMITH (l)em.),of Oregon, offered a resolu
tion, requesting the Secretary of War to furnish the Se
nate with a copy of the report of Brigadier General Jo
seph A. P. Mansfield, relative to the late cng4§efii€int
with the Merrimac. Adopted.
Bureau of Transportation.
Mr. LATIIAM (Dem.), of California, Introduced a bill
to create a bureau of transportation. Referred.
Light-House fitApfC^rit
On motion of Mr. CHANDLER (Rep.), of Michigan,
the bill for the appointment of light*house inspectors
was taken up. The bill proposes to transfer the light
houses to the revenue service, under the control of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr. FiJ§SivNDEN (Rep.), of Maine, opposed the bill.
He considered it an unwise policy to change a Bystem
which has been found Co work well after long experi
ence.
Afther further dincutaion, the bitl was postponed.
Government of Arizona.
Mr. W ADE (Rep.), of Ohio, introduced a bill to pro
vide a Territorial government for Arizona.
Emancipation.
Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep.), of Maine, presented a joint
resolution of Hie Legislature of Maine, in relation to ex.
tending the aid of the United States in favor of emanci
pation; cordially approving of the President's message:
declaring that Maiue will cheerfully furnish her quota ox
the amount; and asking her Senators to vote for the abo
lition of slavery in the District of Goiumbia.
Slavery »n the District.
The hill for the abolition of slavery in the District of
Goiumbia waß then taken up.
[The speech of Mr. Sumner will be found upon our first
page.]
On motion of Mr. WRIGHT (U.)» of Indiana, the bill
was postponed till toiinorrow.
On motion of Mr. WILSON (Hop.), of Massachusetts,
the Senate went into executive session, and subsequently
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Duties on Imported Arm**
The House passed the Senate bill removing the impost
duties on arms imported, either by the States or con
tractors for the supply of States.
Seventh Ylrfeil?»» Pistriclf
Mr. DAWE3 (Rep.), of Massachusetts from the Com
mittee on Elections, reported a resolution which was
adopted, declaring {that S. J. Beach is not entitled to
4 seat as a member of this House from the Seventh Con
gressional district of Virginia.
The Tax Bill.
The House then went into Committee of the Whole on
the state of the Union, and proceeded to the further con
sideration of the tax hill
The Tax on Leather.
The leather clause of the hill was amended as follows:
On patent or enameled leather, five mills per square
foot.
On patent Japanned splits, used for dasher leather, four
mills per square foot.
On patent or enameled skirting cents per
square foot.
On all sole and rvugh or harness leather, made from
hides imported from eastward of Cape Good Hope, and
all damaged leather, five mills por pound.
On all other sole or rough leather, hemlock tanned,
eight mills per pound.
On all sole or rough leather, tanned in whole or in part
with oak, one cent per pound.
On all finished or curried upper leather, except calf
skins, made from leather tanned In the interest of the
parties finishing or currying each leather, not previously
taxed in. the rough, one cent per pound.
On bend, butt, and liames leather, one and a half cents
per pound.
On offal leather, five mills per pound.
On tanned or oil-dressed leather, two and a half cents
per pound.
On tanned calfskins, 6 cents.
On morocco, goat, kid, and sheeps! ins, curried, ma
nufactured or finished, 4 per centum, od valorem: Pro
vided, that the price at which such skins are usually
sold shall determine their value.
On buckskins, tanned or dressed, $2 per dozen.
On doeskins* tanned or undressed* $1 per dozen.
On deerskins* dreßsed and smoked, 0 cents per pound.
On horse and bogskins* tanned and dressed* 4 per
centum ad valorem.
On American patent calfskins, 5 per Centum ad vd
toveni.
On patent or enameled cloth, 3 per centum ad IHU
lorem.
The following amendments wore also agreed to:
On wine made of grapes, 5 cents in ilead of 10 cents per
gallon.
On varnish, 5 per centum ad valorem. '
Furs of all descriptions, not otherwise provided for, 5
per centum ad valorem.
Mr. SPAULDING (Rep), of New York, offered a pro
viso, which was agreed to, that no duty shall be collected
on furs till the expiration of the leciprocity treaty with
Great Britain. He took occasion to say that we have
lost thirteen millions of dollars by this treaty, owing to
the discriminating duties.
Diamonds ?.nd Jewelry.
The committee adopted an amendment taxing ilia.
niomlß, emeralds, and other Jewelry, 3 per centum ail
valorem.
Wheat Flour.
Mr. STEVENS (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, moved to
ririfce out the clause taxing flour manufactured from
wheat ten cents per barrel, and in like proportion for
less or greater quantities, put up for sale in Backs or
other packages: Provided, That flour made or manu
factured at any mill for customers, for their own con
sumption. and not for sale, Bhall be exempt from duty.
Bucli a lax, he said, was erroneous, and affected all
classes. It would be discriminating against our own
people, for the benefit of those who Bend the article into
the United States from Canada, under the reciprocity
treaty.
Reciprocity Treaty
Hr. WICKLIFb'K (XT of moved an
amendment that the proposed tax shall not go into effect
so long as the reciprocity treaty continues in force.
Mr. SPAULDING opposed this, because it would cre
ate a data of men who would interest themselves in
keeping this odious treaty iu operation) in order that
their flour may not he taxed. He intended to take steps
at an early day for abrogating this treaty, by introducing
a resolution requesting the President to give the required
notice for its termination.
The flour clause was stricken out.
Cloth anil Textile Fabrics.
« On cloth and all textile fabrics, 3 per cent ad valo
rem."
Mr. KELLOGG (Hep.), of Illinois, offered a now para
graph, 4< that on and after the first of May, a tax of one
cent per pound shall be charged on a'l cotton held or
owned by any person or corporation.” This, he said,
would make the lax about 10 per centum, and was the
only way by which the South could be burdened with
taxation—cotton being really their dement of strength
Adopted.
Plano Fortes, etc*
The committee adopted an amendment altering the
piano-forte clause so as to include organs and mtlodoons
kept for use or hire, levying a tax of from fifty cents to
$6, according to value • and on pleasure yaelts, from SB
to $2O.
Dogs.
Mr. BLAKE (Bop ), of Ohio, moved to tax dogs of any
kind a doUar each. Adopted
Jff- MALLORY (U.) 7 of Kentucky, moved to except
pointers', setters, lap, poodle, and ail other valuable dogs.
Mr. WRIGHT (U.), of Pennsylvania, suggested a
proviso, that tho tax shall not take effect till after the
abrogation of the reciprocity treaty with Great Britain.
[Laughter.]
noth Messrs, Mnllerr »h 4 VsfsHt’s amendments were
rejected*
Slaughtered Cattle, Etc.
An ineffectual motion was made to strike out the entire
section relating to slaughtered cattle, hogs, and sheep.
It remains as originally reported
The next section was amended by adding & i»?6vlfi&,
that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may make
further rules and regulations for ascertaining the
accurate number of cattle, hogs, and sheep slaughtered
and liable to tax under this bill.
The committee thonrosei and thoHouseadjmrnedi
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Harkisbvkq, March 31, 1862.
SENATE.
The Senate waß called to order at 3 o’clock.
Petitions.
Mr; CONNELL presented a petition in favor of the
set to incorporate the Frankrord and Philadelphia Pas
senger Railway Company.
Mr. NICHOLS, a remonstrance against the supple
ment to the charter of the Fifth and Sixth-streets
Tassenger Railway Company.
Mr. SMITH, a communi cation from the priSlilAttt ftttd
directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company pro
testing against tho restoration of the tonnage tax.
Bills Introduced.
Mr CONNELL read a bill to incorporate the Wissa
hlckcm, Rosthorough, and Plymouth Railroad Company*
Also, an act relative to the collection of taxes in the
city of Philadtlphia. . . ..
Mr. BILEV rend an act relative to unclaimed bag
gage upon railroads.
Bills Passed*
An act extending the time for certain railroad compa
nies to avail themselves of the provisions of the tonnage
tax bill was taken up and passed. a A •
Also, an act changing tlie name of the Good Intent
lloße Company* „ _
An act relaiive to the congregation of tho First rres
byterian Church of Kensington was voted down.
The bill to incorporate the Nesqnehoning Valley Rail
road Company was postponed.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House assembled at three o’clock.
Petitions Presented-
Mr. SHANNON presented a petition asking that the
five hundred cUlmns of PehhiyU'imlft HOW SOrVißg ift tllO
Second Virginia Regiment, shall be granted tlie same be
nefits as the volunteers from this State.
Messrs McMAKIN, HOPKINS, and WILDEY, pre
sented petitions in favor of the act to prevent the collec
tion of gas bill* from landlords.
Ml. COCHRAN* a remonstrance against the passage
of the supplement to tho charter of the North Philadel
phia Plank-road Company.
. Mr. DONNELLY, a remonstance, numerously signed,
figftfßSt the laying ef railroad tracks along Master street,
in Philadelphia.
Bills Introduced.
Mr. Mc MAKIN introduced a bill granting, the city
passenger railway companies the privilege of running
tocir c»rs en Siuri-T- . , v . rl .
Mr. MuMAKVS) nu act t* reflate «>v wiflth oi rum
street, beyond York street, to sixty feet.
Mr. GABKILL, a bill requiring tho banks of other
States, transacting business in this Commonwealth, to
ray the same tax as toe bnnfc? 9 f toil state.
MrrDKNBIB) »n act «UtllOri*iaS the Governor to op
point person, to keep a roll of Honor of the Tolnntoor.
from Pennsylvania. „ . . . „ _.
Also, an act allowing landlords to issue a process to
recover possession of proporty when the rent Is do-
an act extending the term of the
present Board of Controllers of the public schools until
18G3, and providing that the directors of the various
sections shall elect the controllers annually thereafter.
Also, an act for the vocation of Culvert street, in
Philadelphia. - .
Mr. COCHRAN Teatl a bill for the relief of the North
ern Liberties Odd Fellows’ Hall Associat on.
Mr. BEX, a bill imposing a tax upon venders of
milk. „ ...
Mr. a&e&HUANK. air act for Lite vich-tlon Vly.fl--
yard street, in the city of Philadelphia.
Bill Palled.
The act authorizing the Governor to appoint persons
to keep a roll of honor of the Pennsylvania Volunteers
was taken up, considered, and passed.
Adjourned.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
THE STEAMER JURA AT PORTLAND.
The President's Emancipation message.
ITS Sff JE.CT Thi.', ENGLAND
Jura, from Li.
verpool oil' tliZlSflth’ ipst.'*arTtiod '.at this fort at six
o'clock this eyenjtyg/ :
The si«tiin(*r..£?nfrifroai New York, arrived at Liver
pool Oil tup 20rth -*i. j», Y -i
The steamship Hibernian arrived out ou the 19th.
There was a heavy fall of snow in England on Thurs
day night.
President Lincoln's emancipation message attracted
much attention in England. There had been hut little
tiino yot fur uawspaper comment upon it.
The Liverpocl Post saj s there can bo no doubt but it
M ill have an incalculable effect in Europe, and that effect
will be most favorable to the Northern cauße.
The London Times, in an editorial on the subject,
ifl , tho most important news since the split.
The rreaulont a avowed object is to recover to the Uhlan
Tho P’opoßitioii is important, not for
its intrinsic likelihood of acceptance, but simply because
is a proposition, and is the first bid made towards put
ting an end to the war. Wo may hope that others moy
follow, and that the North may gradually rise in its of
fers until sontttbiDg acceptable hint hoon put forth
“The only reply of the South to Mr. Lincoln has been
the resolution of the Confederate House of Representa
tives to burn all the cotton and tobacco that may bo in
danger of falling into the hands of the invaders.
“ In every point of view the proposal of the President
gives great scope for speculation, and, perhaps,
glimpse of hope, But it is for what It may herald, aiid
tot for what it is ’*
The United States gunboats Tuscarora t lno, and
Kearsage were at Algesiras on the 14th.
The lieutenant of the pirate Sumpter, and ex-consul
at Cadiz, had been transferred from the Ino to the Har
vest Home, which u*as bound to Boston.
It was Raid that they were put in irons-
A general meeting of the Atlantic Telegraph Company
was held in London on the 19th The directors* report
was adopted, Bnd hopeful views entertained for the future
success of the project. Lord Palmerston was to receive
a deputation from the company the following week.
MAN OE.
Additional troops were about embarking for Mexico.
A new brigade was to leave Toulon on tho following
week. The military camps, at Ciialons and Lyons, wiU
bo opened earlier than usual.
The society for the propagation of Peform
in France has unanimously voted it expedient to repeal
all duties on raw material employed ia building ships,
and assimilate all flags in regard to customs duties.
The Paris Bourse was dull, but rather firmer. Sente a
69f. Csc.
It mhs reported that Garibaldi had hod another long
interview' wHh.lJattizzi,. anil bad. postponed his departure
from Turh) for a'few days.
It was rumored that Farini had accepted the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
ILLNESS. OF THE FOPE.
llomf,. March 18.—The Fope has been ill for the past
week. His stf.aiigtl} .prostrated, and he has sus
pended his audiences for the present.
Austria.
Great precautions wero being taken by the Austrian
Government to guprd .the Venetian frontiers from in
vasion. The'advanced posts had been doubled, and the
garrison augmented. Troops had also been posted along
the line of "the river l‘o.
The Emperor had gone from. Venice to Vienna
A captain <dfi<ysre.of.JLUp Austrian fleet bad
been arrested at Mantua, on suspicion of being partisans
of tho Italian cause.
PRUSSIA.
The Democratic press of Germany were denouncing
moat bitterly the appointment of Prince Hohenloho ai
President of tho Prussian Council* owing to his retro
grade principles.
GREECE,
All the cannon of the insurgents had fallen into the
hands of the Royal troops, The small garrison at Syra
bad been captured and order restored there. Tho rebels
at Nauplia had asked for an amno >ty, and had been
granted nn armistice for twenty-four hours.
A corps of observation composed of 20,000 Turkish
troops Nveredespatched to the Grecian frontier.
TUB JAPANESE EMBASSY
A Japanese embassador extraordinary to the various
countries in Europe arrived at Suez on the 20tb.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.—Funds on the 19th
were dull and }£ per cent, lower. Discounts were easy.
The demand was light. Gold flows to the Rank of Engs
laid in large quantities, and there was some expectation
of an early reduction of the bank minimum.
Funds were rather firmer on the 20ih.
Funds were qnieVbutfirmyestenlay.* United Btates
fives arc quoted at 76«77.
Foreign Cammereial Intelligence
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, March 21.—The
sales of the week amount to 20,800 bales, including 4,250
bales to speculators, and 1,000 bales to exporters. Prices
have advanced )e<n>Xd, The sales to-day are estimated
at 6,000 bales* including 2.000 bales to speculators and
for export, The market closing firm, bnt unchanged* The
sleek* f cotton in port amounts to 403,500 bales, includ
ing 150,000 bales of American.
Bukamsti’ffs—The Liverpool Breadstuffs Market
is quiet but excepting for Wheat, which has a
downward tendency, and the quotations are barely
maintained.
Provisions are steady.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.— CodboIs are quoted
at 93.%®94. Erie Railroad 33> 4 '. The bullion in the
Bank of England has increased £521,000 during the
THE LATEST.
Paut.s, March 21.—The Bourse has advanced to 69f
90c. The Corps Legislatif have adopted the address to
the Emperor, w ith nine dissenting votes.
LETTER FROM NEW YORK
News from Demerara—Arrival of a French
Frigate—Tlie American Tract Society—Our
JieM'Rpservolr—Foreigners in
Tow,l—A Desirttetivd Fire—llie City illor
tality-
[Correspondent of Tlje Press.]
*” ■* * • • Naw Yore, March 31. 1860.
Captain Kinney, of.the bark Princeton, from Dema
rara, ai rived to-day,‘and brings dates to March 10. Then
business was v dull. Money matters were very tight,
owing lo the American M ar. All parties were anxious
that the troubles should speedily be arranged, A large
number of appreiificedCocSies had arrived during the
previous two months^and had been distributed among
the different* ifiantafions. It was confidently expected
that A laV£6 Ahi&Uht &f won'il be produced this
year. The lately-appointed United Status Consul, T. D.
Edwards, Esq-, bad arrived, and has a pleasant oflice In
a prominent part of the city, and Is giving bis whole at
tention to hi* official lmiinpig: Ho is a warm and able
advocate of his Government, and has, no doubt, exerted
a good influence in favor of tho cause the United States
Government is now engaged iu.
The French frigate Cannada, Commandcrßoataiug,
Arrived at an early hour Ibis morning, from Vera Cruz
via Havana, him mounts six guns and has a crew of one
hundred and sixty-two men. She lies off pier No. 3
North river.
A meeting on behalf of the American Tract Society
was held last night at the Church of the Pilgrims, at
Vvhlcli it was &tat&d that $OO,OOO kail been expended tor
the publication and chculation of tracts and small books
for the army.
The new Croton reservoir in the Central Park will be
ready for the reception ef water about the middle of
May. It is a great artificial basin, covering a space of
one hundred aud seven acres, find will contain, when
filled, a depth of thirty-eight feet of water—enough to
accommodate aud float the entire navy of the United
States, even if thrice its present size, and sufficient to
supply the entire wants of the city with water for thirty
oi forty days.
The Earl of Drummond, attached to the British army,
from Montreal, and Colonel Lysons and Captain Gordon,
of H. B. Majesty’s service, stationed in Canada, are at
the Clarendon Hotel. The Earl of Drammond leaves in
the next steamer for to make a short stay there
and return. During u short stay at Washington,
Colonel Ljsons and Captain GorOoa, who were tbe in
vited guests of Lord hyons, witnessed with taat gentle
man the late review of General McDowell’s division.
Alter tlie review these gentlemen expressed the highest
gratification at tho appearance of tho troops* cot only
in point of discipline, but physically, ana said that they
had never before had the pleasure of reviewingas fine a
body of men attached to any army.
A fire broke out in Wall street, this morning, about
three o'clock, by which property was destroyed and
damaged to tlie amount of upwards $30,000, mostly
covered by insurance.
The number of deaths for the week ending March 31,
Inthiß city, was 406, being 11 less than last week, and
the same asdn the- corresponding week of last year. Of
these, 79 were men, 86 women, 119 boys, 122 girls. The
de&thftfr&M acute disease were 231 * from chronic disi
ease, 138; and from external and other causes, 37. Of
these, 03 died in the public institutions.
1 understand that a catalogue is now making of the
library of the late Dr. John W. Francis, with reference
to Its disposal At auction, by the Mossrs. Bangs, at an
early day. Sliide&lti iUB&tStiVH lit 6*6* y Walt of
science or literature, will flndfti this eVCiit & tf m op&6f
tunity to enrich their Shelves.
The stock markeicootumes very inactive at the priceß
of the morning. • ... -
Governments #re auivt iit ?° r L 9 th issues of
the sixes orißSl. " . ~
There is a rise of M per.ceutjiu gold, sales takiog
placo at IM*> »ud that bid for more.
The following were the sales of blocks at the second
6000 US OS ’Bl, Beg, dd)i
10COO do 93
20000 Amer 1i01d.,,* 101
15000 d0.»*...83Q 101 ft
50000 do. blO 101#
20000 do 101#
50 Pacific Mail S.UIS 97#
56 Kriek... sSS 26*3
50 do 36#
10 Eric B, pref 60#
150 Mich Cent. 55#
100 111 Con B Scrip... 01#
150 Clev & Toledo 11.. 45#
266 do 630 45#
200 do b6O 45#
150 Chi & R I It 55#
100 do b6O 55#
200 Mil iPDuCr... 23'
50 do.n.i 1110 23
25C00U568 ’Bl, G.
gpco y § 6s, *6B, C.
5000 Missouri 6s. ,bio 51#
10000 do b3O 51*
1000 Ky State 65... •. 86#
5000 TeDn 6s ’9O 50#
10000 do b3O 56#
20000 N YSt Ob, '60..16-1
500 111 War Loan... BS3
1000 Erie B, sth m b 79
4000 do 78»f
500 111 Cent B bds.. 94. l c
5000 do-.i.rr.... 94
5 Bk of Commerce! 87
THE MARKETS
Asuks —Tlie market is unchanged, the demand limited;
$5 50 for Pearls, and $5 75 for Pots.
PL©™ AXI) MBAL.—The isnnirr fPF Western and htato
Hour iB fair, particularly for the tncfliuw a »d better
grades; these are firmer, and the low grades are hold with
more steadiness, although quiet: the demand is mainly
for the West Indies and the British Provinces.
The sales are 9,100 bids at 55.2005.25 for superfine
£tate aod Western 5 55.3055.55 for the fow gPfldSfl of OX*
tra Western; $5 30® 5.35 for extua State; 55.4005.55
for fancy d055.75©5.50 for shipping brands of round
hoop extra Ohio, aid $5.95®6.50 for trade brands do.
Canadian Flour iB firmer; the demand fair; Bales of
550 Ibis at 85.30 a 6.50 for extras
Southern Flour is unchanged; the inquiry i 8 in part
for the West Indies; sales of 1,270 bids, at 85.50® 0 for
mixed to good superfine Baltimore, Ac., and $6.10®7 for
Bye Hour is in fair request, and is steady} °?
270 bids, at 830)4.25.
Corn Meal is in fair request, and firm; salosor eou
bbls, at $2.80®2.80 for Jersoy, and 83.10 for Brandy-
WmifKY —The market is dull and rather easier; sales
of 300 bbls At 24 State and WpstorUi
Grain. —The market for Wheat is hotter* the assort *
meut is pocr, and orders for export cannot bo executed to
any extent; the inquiry is mainly for shipment : the
sales ore 13,000 bushels at 81.30 for red State winter:
81.35 for red Jersey, PP the dock; 5,1. 30 for prime red
Western* in store; and Canadian 9B pvivst? Tf?ina»
Barley is quiet; prices are quite irregular; sales of
1,800 bushels State, at the railroad depot, at 90c.
Barley Malt is Bteady.
Oats are more active, and better; sales of Western at
gjv c : And State al 40c.
Rye is In fair supply; sales of 3,*00 bush at 81c, de
livered. '' •
Corn is better, but is not active.. Wbite is scarce, and
wanted nt higher prices. Sales of 26,000 bush at 57®
ROe lor Wtttera in afore ana delivered ; 57#0 for
good yellow; 60c for fair round white; fttid 70C for White
Western. „
Provision*. The Pork market is lower: the offerings
are larger; the demand, is mainly for future delivery;
sales of hbls at ®l2-STd>l!l f6P fieW »6ISi 813®
lo for Western prime.iness; and $10®10.60 for
prime. ' ,
Included in the B,ooo.bbls mess for Junede-
Bnt is steady Lilt quiet: sales of ICO bbli At 813ff113
for plain mess, aod 512.T5®1425 for 3-ixtra. Beef IIAtAB
are suleable at 817®17.50.« ' . ,
Bacon is firm: eaksof 75 boxes at 7,\c. for short-ribbed
Western. 7 s *c. for do clear. Cut Meats are in fair de
mand at for Hftmi, ond to Bhonlders.
Lard is firm, and in good demand; sales of 1,900 bbls at
Work on Vassar Female College, at Poughkeep
sie is to bo commenced on the Ist of April, and
the roof is to be put on beforo tlio obusoo. closes
GENERAL NEWS.
Singular Cause or Heath.— lt is slated tint
Cacti Slsjmtker, of tho lons Second, ind foimwl*
of A ork eounty, Pa., aims to his death at the battlw
of Port Iloseleon In a singular manner. A bullet
struck his pocket-knife in his left pocket, shivered
it to pieces, and drove the blade into his body, so
that it and not the bullet severed the artery, the
rupture of irhioh caused his death. Pieces of the
knife were found in his wallet.
Toe Casualties of tiie War.— The Boston
Journal has compiled a table showing the casual
ties of the moßt important battles of the rebellion,
iMtodiEg test n?sr ?h, ftUfwing a
a recapitulation;
~ INJO.V, RRTIFL,
Killed and M'0und0d... 8,246 Killed and wonmlod. .12,129
Prisoners 1,440 Prisoners. 18,707
General killed 1 Generals killed 3
Losses—33 cannon, 4 ships} C?@aes —220 cannon* no ac
-1,000 muskets, count ships and steamers.
Fremont and Zagonyi. —The assignment of
Gen. Fremont to a new command reminds us of n
story related to us by an eye-witness concerning tho
last meeting of Fremont and Zagonyi. in st> Louis.
The Genual was dining with a&se&f hti staff, whet
the gallant Major was announced. He was imme
diately invited to take a seat at table. Fremont
filled a glass for him. Zagonyi wbs much affsoted,
especially when the General announced the senti
ment ; « Well* Major* h«re'a—not to another Spring*
field, but to another feld in the spring. — N. Y.
Independent.
Contract by Telegraph.—A short time ago a
question was raised in one of the law courts at
Berlin m to whether a merchant who had ordered
the purchase of shares by telegraph could refuse
payment of them, afterwards, on the plea that there
was no written contrnot. The court decided that
the telegraphic order constituted an obligation
equivalent to a written contract.
Fishing in the Susquehanna. —A number of
the citizens of Lancaster county, Pa , are about
taking measures to compel the Tide* Water Canal
Company to alter their dams so as to permit tho
free passage of fish up the Susquehanna river.
Able counsel b§Y? }?een yetaiiiffl for &e
purpose.
Archbishop Hughes. —The New York Metro
politan K ecord states that letters have been re
ceived from Archbishop Hughes to the effect that
his health has been much improved, and that he
will remain in Roma till afur the Faster JDay, the
period appointed by the Pope for the coronation of
ihe Jananese martyrs.
Breadstuffs at Milwaukee.— On Monday
morning last there were stored at Milffgiike? J.16,*
659 barrels of flour, and ;i,3iijHo2 bushels of wheat*
a larger quantity than is at any other point at the
West.
Heavy Robderv.— Mr. D. M. Barbour, a flour
Bsrcbnnt tf Fittsburg, was robbed in that city of
§>2 600 on Wednesday evening last, He bad just
returned from Washington, and had received the
looney for flour furnished the Government.
A quantity of snow from the roof of a rear
building fell into tbe news room of the Chicago
Times, on Friday last, and demolished tho tables,
cases, racks Ac., throwing them into the job room
below. Three small presses were destroyed, and a
large quantity of type thrown into pi.
Seroeaht-Major Walter Flockhatt, of the
Hoyal artillery, was proceeding down the stairs of
Mr. Hook’s saloon, in Montreal, on Tuesday, when
one of his spurs caught in the woodwork nod ho was
precipitated to the bottom, fracturing his skull in
the fall. He died the same evening.
THE CITY.
[FOR ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS, SEE FOURTH PAQH \
Tiie Receat !>x plosion—Deaths at
THE HOSPlTAL.—Yesterday afternoon, two mors of
those burned at the recent explosion, named John Logue
and Diana Norrett* died at the hospital. The remainder
of tboec burned were doing as well as could be expected,
up to a late hour last evening, although by no means are
all of them out of danger.
Yesterday afternoon, over two thousand people, aU
claiming aoino With tkfi WSUBdid. fildfi Ap
plication at the hospital gates for admission. Such a
rush to this institution was never before known.
IIKSEFIT IX AID OF THE SCFFEBEnS
Wo ftr? mittioriiied to state hr Mr, Mil Sort ths
lessee and malinger of the exhibition of India and th.
Sepoy Rebellion, that the proceeds of Thursday evening
next will be appropriated to Iho relief of tbe sufferer, by
tbe recent disaster in the First ward. This is, indeed, a
good and worthy moyo, and will, without doubt, bo ,1*
tended with great succeaß.
Lecture on Projectiles —Last ere
ning, Professor B. A. Fisherdeliveredhis popular lecture
oii u Gu&pou‘d6f, OAtmaii. and at th*
SaDEom-streei Hall. The rcom was welt filled by a
higlily-intelligent audience. The north end of the hail
was covered with diagrams. The Professor is a young
man* of good mlilresst Ho referred to a military treatiff*
written In the fifteenth century, and illustrated by Leo,
nardo Da Vinci, and now deposited in the ImjjeriM
Library at Paris. Du Yincl was one of the ntfttfcry
engineers of his time. From his work jr* gafU a gOoA
idea of the earliest firearms, The leoturar IhU He would
not go over, step by step, nit Ilia lmp- oTenl<!nts ma j 9 l„
engines of war during four h' Ildrcd Bn ., ftfty yoara .
, J J} e P A° f f™, r “S? 6 Patriotic allusions, which were
loudly fi' said he onlv wished.to his
if^Tu! 0 ■”**, imicrstandingl}’ the Accounts of the bat
ties cun. ,>it;aunt rebellion. The invenUqiAOfgnnpoW'
> p attributed to Bartholomew Schwartz, a German
thonk, and alchemist. But more than a hundred years
before bis time Boger Bacon had published the composi
tion of gunpowder. It ie claimed by some that a com
position Bimiiar to YiM KflCffn M m\j M t!»
time of the Civsars.
Some experiments wero performed shouing ths com
position of sodium and potassium.
Crudo saltpetre oft en contains 25 percent, of impurity,
but the saltpetre utfid i? T the finest sorts of sjH>rting
powder i& so refined that it co&tflius ouly an Impure
part in 00,000, or about half an ounce lo a tan. In this
country, the English process of making gunpowder is fol
lowed. The composition of war guupowder of different
Governments is as follows:
Hitie. Sulphur. Charcoal
...79 12.5 12 5
..73.8 12.8 13.0
...75 11.5 13.0
...75 10 15
U. 8. war powder
Russian
Pnissiun
Aurtrian
Bitled> cannon powdrr is made in large graius like ii*
mouds, so that it m»y burn mere slowly, rine?grained
powder is c&nyerted into gas in less than the fiftieth pvt
of a second. Iu firing a columbiad, the ball begins to
move before the powder has been all consumed, and the
powder should he just consumed as the ball leaves the
gun.
It has been ascertained, by experiment, that the pres
sure exerted upon the breoch of the gun by Columbia!
powder is 20,009 pounds to the square inch.
Chlorate of potassa is so much more explosive than
gunpowder that it cannot be used without danger. Guu
cotton is made by soaking ordinary cotton in nitric acid.
It will never come into general use on account of itn
producing gases which wilt corrode any gim in which it
may be need.
The weight of the Napoleon gun irt 1,220 pounds: of the
mountain Imwitv.er, 220 liomids; and of the Colhorn mor
tfir, 364 PPllfldSt Rodman's 16*inch columbiad weighs
49,099 pounds, Projectiles for rifted cannon are either
fiangtd as Sawyer’s and Sigourney*?, or expanding, as
James’, Hotchkiss 1 , Dyer’s, nud^Reed's.
To show the value of Capt. Rodman’s plan of carting
large guns, it was stated that two 35-inch gun* bad been
cast at the saino time in rittebnrg. The one which woe
cast solid, and tlun bored out, burst on the Beveoty»fifih
round being fired. That which whs cooled in the mside
by a stream of water before becoming solid, was fired
fifteen hundred times, And did not theu burst. The Arm
strong gun is fifty* seven times more accurate than the
ordinary smooth-bored camion,
The English Government now we shells filled with
molten iron, but refute to use a composition made of
phosphorus, on account of its inhumanity 1 The lecture
was concluded by the buruiug of a Secession flag. As it
dropped to pieces ttio h atar»SpaDglod lluoner *’ wowi to
if by magic, from its ashes*
Lecture uy a Colored Lawyer.—
Last evening, a lecture was delivered in the Shiloh Bap
tist Church, Clifton and South streets, by John Si &wki
Esq., a colored lawyer of Boston, The subject selected
was “ A Flea for my Race,” which was handled in a mas
terly manner. Tho lecturer did not enter into any
lengthy discuscion of slavery, but merely alluded to the
present condition of tho colored race, and the part they
Are destined to act in the future. lie spoke of the co*
lored people as fighting side by side with the whites
during tho Revolutionary war and the war of 1812. He
made mention of the late message of Prcsideut Lincoln
touching emancipation, which, the speaker thought,
showed that he was on the way to salvation, The lec
ture was both interesting and instructive, and vu lift*
tened to with deep attention by those present.
Colonel Lyle’s Regiment.—This
fine regiment, now full, made a street parade .about six
aUU&U l&rt evening. They left their encampment Bt
Nlcetdu-ii in the afternoon, took the cars and came to the
city, where, after parading through a number of our
streets, they proceeded to the Refreshment Saloons,where
they were handsomely entertained. - The streets were
thronged with the friends of the men composing the regi-
U,rut, which presented on unusually flh«|appa&?&BBs.
Death op an Old and Well-known
CITIZEN —Last eveaiDg John M. Coleman, an old and
respected cittaeni died fit ilia late resident aU96? tfprft*
Fifth street* The flocewcd was, several years sinwt
ceiver of Taxes, and was well known. He.was in the
enjojment of apparently good health yesterday after
noon, and hiul just returned from a carriage drive, when
})9 taken sick and expired. His disease is thought to
have liteu apoplexy.
Arrest, op a Pickpocket.—Yest-er
day afternoon, a man by the name of Charles Young
was arrested by Officer Joseph Enochs, of the Twenty
first ward, on tho charge of plcklfig *6«ltetS, ftt tU *Am»
grounds of tho National Guards. Yotitis wafl thoB6d A
considerable distance by the officer and a gentleman oa
horseback before he was captured.
Jaw boy nnmorl Martin
Bowser* nged sixteen years, was run over by theGCMttfttt
town Hose Carriago, at Maoaynnk, about eight o clock
lnet evening and bad his jaw broken and was otherwise
injured. He was taken home.
A bright light was seen in a we^t*
erly direction, about half paßt seven o'clock last evening,
which lasted over hull an hour. The man in tlie State
Unuee steeple described the burning as being that of a
barn of lAPgs fostosp several mlloi over tha RohuyUcilli
Seriously Injured.— Yesterday eve
niu». John Conover was seriously Injured, at the New
Ymk depot, KeMingfeßi PY Pe||)g jammed bitweea a
post flud a erntr, while agisting in umemling* This i«
the BPcnml accident that occurred at tbiß depot yester
day. ...
Philadelphia Cat lie market; March 31
The receipts of Beef Oat tie are smaller than usual ihi
week, only reaching about 1,100 head. The market is
better, and prlceß fully 25c the 100 lbs higher than last
quoted. The following are the particulars of the sale*:
40 Qttrin A Carr, OhiOi ®B®9.P6*
30 Kimble & Kirk, Bucks county, 88®9.
43 Kennedy, Lancaster county, SB®9»
17 B. C. Baldwiu, Chester county, SB®9.
50 Jae. McFillen, Jr., Lancaster county, sB®9.
4? f T glaUmway, LkheA&teP CftUßtp, ST-60»0.
100 T. McFiUen, tancasier county, $B6O.
78 Cochran k MoCall, Lancaster county, sB*9.
120 Mooney & Smith, Ohio, SB®9.
70 H. Chain, Illinois, 86®7.
32 Aull, Ohlft; 88®8.60:
48 Fuller Sc BWthfifft, Wefifortt, 87«8^0.
25 McClese, Lancaster esnoty, 86®8.50.
29 B. K. Huston, Lancaster county, 8809.
31 3*. Mifiiln, Western, 88®8.50.
21 J. Kelfi 'Western* 87fl>8i60t
20 Smith, Ohio* 8708.50.
31 H. Hiller, Lancaster county, 9809>
37 S. Knox, Lancaster oonnty, 87 50®8.50,
65 Hamaker, Lancaster county, 87^50094
28 C. Airman. Laneasfor county» 88tfivff7i
27 Eaufuut, IttMt esUßty, »8.60»B.
14 Laml!,, Lancuter county. #7.50®».5u.
14 Gamon, Penmylvanlui S7oB.
Abont (0 Cows soli during the week st the Arena*
Drove Yard, et rrom W* to f»S for sprlossora, *» W
$4O w held Tor Cow and Calf.
The arrivals of Sheop rssched 4|850 head tills week.
Belling at from s*c to 6*c V' lb, as to condition.
i,sso Hogs soli at theArenna Drora Yard, at Grut
f B 7f-a6 4P 1 100 lbs net
Tlie arrivals of Pat Hogs at H. G. Imhoß’s Union
Drove Yard were 2,102 head, stili.fed selling at from
f$ to f O.OO. ond corn-fed at from $f .00 to #0,.% V lO4
llsnpr.