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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1862.
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TIIE LATEST WAR NEWS.
The brittle of Pittrirarg Landing was confessedly
or.c of the most desperate ever fought upon this
continent, and called forth an exhibition of noble
daring and soldierly tntarMW that history can
not outvie, and that will make the American volun
teer respected and renowned throughout the
world. We felt how great a .victory had been
Touvbmrcd us yesterday, although our loss
was said to have been twenty thousand
men. Now that the later and more reliable
freAelvid. W 4 find Otit* l6sM re
duced to Jive thousand mon. This, of itself, is no
inconsiderable sacrifice. Many brAve men have
fallen; many a homo has been left desolate:
many a loving heart has been bowed deep in sad
bereavement. But thus our cause is hallowed,
and thus our victories Are onnobled for the
brightest page of history. There are none of us
that cannot give thanks to the Almighty for this
manifestation of his protecting care, and few loyal
hearts that will not feel gratoful and en
couraged by the news from Pittsburg Lauding.
Major General Grant, the hero of tho battle, was
born at Point Pleasant, in Clairinont oounty, Ohio,
April 27,1522. He entered the West Point Aca
demy in his 17th year, and graduated with honors
in 1843. He served in the Mexican war, under
General Taylor, at Palo Alto, Kesaca de la Palma,
and Monterey, and was with General Scott
at the capture of the city ot Mexico. His bra
very had in the meantime raised him from the po
sition of second lieutenant to that of captain in
the fourth infantry of the regular army. Leaving
the army in 1854, he settled in Missouri, but in
1800 moved to Galena, Illinois. At the beginning
of the present war he was appointed colonel «f tho
Twenty-first Illinois volunteers, and on the 17th of
last May he was promoted to a brigadier-general
ship- Ho bos seen active sorvice since theß, in
Missouri, and did some service to the Slate by
occupying Paducah, and by stopping communi
cations and supplies to the rebels by the way of the
Tennessee liver, men Foote reduced Fort Henry,
General Grant’s division, which had accompanied
the flotilla, marched over to invest Fort Donol
aonj and Grant was tho cominatijifig general by
whom the victory of Donelson was gained. He was
made major general for this. Honor to General
Grant 1
The latest news from Fortress Monroe states that
the Mtrrinmc is hourly expected, and that every
thing is in readintes to receive her. On Monday,
the Mernmac, with three gunboats and four tugs,
was at Sewell’s Point, with steam up, and it was
thought that she was only waiting for the storm to
subside to come down and attack our fieot. At
Vorktowu everything is progressing satisfactorily,
but a battle is not expected for a day or two.
If we may believe the news we daily receive
from the rebel States, Jeff Davis has not as pleasant
a “situation” as he would wish. Mutterings of
popular discontent are of daily occurrence, while
the leading journals of the South and numerous
generals in the army openly assail and denounce
his “weak and vacillating” policy. His ap
pointment of Hobert E. Lee to the post of com
mandei-in-chief of the rebel forces is, no doubt, one
of the principal objections to him, as most of the
chivalry” from the Cotton States wore in favor
of having Beauregard in that position. But
sDavis, not being on the best of terms with tho
creole general, and not having as high ap opinion
of him as the chivalry, thought proper to en
trust the command to other hands, and, in so
doing, he has raised a storm which will not abate
until his' abdication.
Commodore Foote telegraphs to Secretary Welles
that he has taken formal possession of Island No.
B), and the surrounding batteries—which were
found to be constructed in the best engineering
style, and were, in a comparative sense, impreg.
nable. Tho batteries mounted seventy guns, of
the largest cnlibre, and they, with their ammuni
tion, were found to be in good condition. Four
steamers, afloat, bave fallen into our hands, and
two Others, With tho rebel giinboftt Cramjn&Sj wore
found sunk, but they mag be easily raisod. The
floating battery, mounting sixteen heavy guns, is
lying ashore r. O'.r New Madrid, and it will, no
doubt, fall into our hands. Secretary Welles has
issued a general order, returning praise to Al
mighty God for the bloodless victory, and also
complimenting Commodore Foote, and tho officers
and men under him, for their skill and bravery.
By reference to the extracts from the leading
British journals, which we publish to-day, it will
he seen that the conflict between the Mernmac and
Monitor , in Hampton Roads, has croated'a great
sensation in Europe, and bids fair to ravolntionlsa
the whole naval system of Great Britain. All
hands agree that wooden walls, even if defended
with the heaviest artillery, stand a very poor chance
of winning a viotory when they are brought in com
petition with mail-clad vessels, and that the latter,
if properly constructed, ate almost invincible.
Congress Yesterday
Senate.— Numerous petitions were presented
favoring emancipation. The bill fixing the salaries
of district attorneys was taken up and passed.
The Senate then went into executive session.
House. —The Senate bill to increase the efficiency
of the medical department of the army was passed,
with an amendment incorporating volunteer sur
geons with the regular staff. The bill proposes to
add to the present medical corps ten surgeons, ten
assistant surgeons, twenty medioal cadets, and a 3
many hospital stewards as may be necessary. The
majority of the Senate amendments to the postal
appropriation were agreed to. The voluntary
emancipation resolution was adopted without ma
terial change, and will become a law. The bill
appropriating a million of dollars for abolishing
slavery in the District, and a hundred thousand
dollars for colonization, was referred. The House
then went into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union on the Pacific Railroad bill,
which was advoouted by Messrß. Phelps and Kelley.
Legislature Yesterday.
Senate —A remonstrance, from this city, against
Sunday railway travel was presented. The joint
resolution to purchase clothing for wounded Penn,
sylvania volunteers was passed. The bill to repeal
the act for the commutation of the tonnage tax was
under consideration.
House. —The apportionment hill gave rise to a i
lengthy debate, and a lingual duel between Mr./
Crane and Mr. Rowland. The first section of the j
bill was finally agreed to, after being delayed as i
much as possible by its opponents. j
The glorious army of the West, which has
just achieved the brilliant victory at Pittsburg
Landing, while well supplied in most respects,
is, it is said, not. specially well provided with
physicians, hospital stores, and other facilities
for the proper treatment of the immense num
ber of unfortunate sick and wounded soldiers.
A zealous effort is being made in the Western
cities, by individual effort, to remedy these
deficiencies. Cannot something also be done
here ?
The following well-deserved compliment to
Hon. John I!. Thomson, one of the Senators
in Congress from the State of New Jersey, is
taken from the Trenton (N. J.) Patriot of the
7th instant:
« We have the pleasure of assuring our readers,
this morning, that Senator John R. Thomson voted
in favor of the emancipation policy of the Presi
dent. Of all the Democratic Senators, Mr. Thom
son was the only one who stood square up to tbo
patriotic requirements of his position. In so doing,
the honorable gentleman has won a reputation that
will endeur tiu. to tbe citizens of New Jersey sod
to the free States at large. John R. Thomson has
been a firm sud consistent patriot from the outset
of the rebellion, lie set his face like flint against
the first overt act of tho traitors, and he has not
swerved au instant from the straight line of duty.
If the Secessionists of the State wish to see him re
elected to bis present high position, they have but
to commence a war upon him for his Meant vote.”
The Bucktails’ Gratitude.
The fallowing brief, but expressive, note has
beta received in this city:
II i nave been instructed to thank the < Woman’s
Central Relief Association of Philadelphia,’ for
their itimely and welcome present of five hundred
pairs socks, as received from the United States
Sanitary Cuinmifision at Washington.
“Lieut. H. D, Patton,
“Q. M. Ist Rifle or ‘Bucktail' Regt., P. R. V. C.
“ Camp near Alexandria, V»., April 5,1802.'
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The Battle at Pittsburg Landing.
The accounts which have reached us of the
great battle at Pittsburg Landing fnlly verify
the brief despatch, from a member ef General'
Grant’s stair, that we published yesterday
morning, stating that it was “the hardest
battle ever fought on this continent.” The
onoaiy, acting with their usual caution) only
ventured on an attack after they were satisfied
that their numbers doubled the forces under
command of Gen. Ghaut. They were doubt
less confident of victory, and, urged on by the '
two ablest generals in their service, Beaube
(iAitii and A. Sydney Johnston. they oxpoctoi
that, before Union reinforcements could -ar
rive, our whole division would be captured or
driven into the river at their rear. Their
plans were for * time attended with partial
success. A portion of our line was forced to
give way, and nothing but the most resolute
heroism, and unyielding courage, saved the
fortunes of the day. Fortunately, by Monday
morniug, new divisions had arrived, and the
battle was recommenced by our gallant army,
with a force somewhat- approaching in num
bers the hosts of the enemy. Even then, for
a time, the contest was fierce ami desperate.
But nothing could resist the invincible onset
of the noble champions of the Union; and
after the terrific charge made by General
Grant in the afternoon, all attempts to rally
the Hying traitors were abandoned.
Thus, with a loss fearful to contem
plate, the great battle of the war lias been
louglit and won. Everything seemed to favor
the Secessionists. The very flower of their
army, under their most able and favorite ge
neral, commenced an attack upon a vastly in
ferior force. And after a protracted struggle,
they were driven back, utterly routed, dispi
rited, and overthrown, The prestige Of
BEAunuOAnn has been destroyed, and tho
last prop of the Hehcllion broken. The path
way to the metropolis of the South, New Or
leans, is rapidly being opened. Ey the sur
render of Island No. 10, the most important
obstruction to the free navigation of the Mis
sissippi was removed ; and, by the victory
at Pittsburg Landing, the army which was ex
pected to repel all further Union advances in
the Southwest met with a blow from which
it cannot recover.
Tho details of this wonderful struggle will
he awaited with intense interest. The first re
ports of the number engaged, and of their
losses, were doubtless exaggerated, but from
the list of officers killed there is reason to
fear that thousands of brave spirits have won
the eternal gratitude of the Republic by offer
ing up their lives upon the altar of their
country.
The annexation of a new State to the free
States ol the Union is an accomplished fact.
That broad territory lying beyond the western
mountain ridges of Tirginia, comprising the
free, populous, and enterprising counties of the
Old Dominion, and embracing within its limits
the resources of aii empire, has accepted tlie
Constitution prescribed in the Convention of
Wheeling, and, by a large vote of the people,
declared that slavery shall no longer exist as a
domestic institution. Tills is a most signifi
cant and gratifying fact. It teaches us one or
two lessons, and will do much to shape the
policy of the war. We have a disenthralled
community with the wounds of wav still
bleeding, and the desolation of the last cam
paign extending over every field and township,
calmly and deliberately terminating an insti
tution which, while it had only a nominal
existence, possessed all its power, and car
ried with it nil its inherent evils. This
is attended by no agitation; no angry re
crimination ; no tumultuous exhibitions of
feeling. There has been no attempt at a mas
sacre on the part of tlie enfranchised negroes,
and instead of tlie unnumbered horrors dreaded
by our sensitive pro-slavery friends, every
thing is quiet, peaceful, prosperous. In
Western Virginia slavery has been put to
death by public opinion ; a public opinion
educated, sustained, and strengthened—taught
by the example of the happy and progressive
North, purified by the war. A single instance
of practical emancipation like this will do
much to give tone and strength to the Union
sentiment of the South, and the correspond
ing sentiment of confidence in the North.
We are so well convinced of the real feelings
of the intelligent eitieotts 6f the slave States,
we have so much hope in their ultimate re
turn to reason and calmness, that the example
of peaceful emancipation taught by West
ern Virginia will be followed by the remain
der of the Southern States in their own good
time.
The Atlantic Telegraph.
Out of a capital of about §2,500,000 raised
by the Atlantic Telegraph Company, the
amount unexpended is about $2,000. The
projectors are anxious to revive the subject,
and all the world would have cause for gratu
lation if the submarine cable were properly
laid, and in regular telegraphic action. But
it is out of the question, wc submit, that tlie
American terminus can bo, or ought to be, in
British Colonial soil, as before.
At the recent annual meeting, Mr. Stuart
tVoKTLKY, Chairman of the Company, men
tioned vafiotis projects for establishing an At
lantic Telegraph. AmoDg others, that pro
posed by Col. T. P. Siiai-fner. Mr. Wort
iet’s criticism on tbis was brief, but decisive
and significant; “It will run from Denmark to
America,” he said, “ and the great objection
is, it will not be under English control.”
This is the difficulty. Julia Bull desires
American money and American patronage, to
revive the Atlantic Telegraph from Ireland to
North America, but his sine qua non is that
both ends shall ho under British eontrol. Let
ns suppose a case, illustrating the impolicy of
this. If the Atlantic Telegraph had been a suc
cess, as it was a failure, how would the United
States have been affected during the present
war ? For many months, whatever she may
now appear, England was insulting and hostile
to this country, and no one can doubt that she
would have eut off, under the eireumstattees,
our telegraphic communication with the Old
World.
It was an awful blunder, in 1858, to permit
the Atlantic Cable to have its American ter
minus in a British Colony, thereby giving
England the whole control of the communica
tion—a blunder which must not he repeated,
if the scheme be revived. Let England con
trol one end, and let the United States con
trol the other. For this purpose, it must be
a sine qua non that the American end of the
Cable shall come, not into Newfoundland, or
any other part of British North America, but
into some convenient part of the Northeastern
seaboard of the United States—Portland,
for instance, which would be abundantly con
venient for the subjects of Queen Victoria
and the citizens of the United States. Any
American who shall consent to an arrange
ment which, as before, will give Great Britain
the command of both ends of the telegraphic
line, will deserve to he execrated as one who
lias betrayed the honor and intereats of his
country.
The Peabody Donation.
Mr. George PEAiionv, an American mer
chant-prince, long resident in London, has
literally startled England by an act of unex
ampled and thoughtful munificence. He has
placed £150,000 in the hands of Trustees, to be
employed as they may deem best, for the good
of that wretched class, the poor of London.
In all likelihood, this is one half of his whole
fortune —for he has been liberal at home, also
and equal to a third of what is the annual
income of the Dukes of Buccleugh, Devon
shire, and Sutherland, or of the Marquis
of Westminster; but these and other rich no
bles have turned aside, leaving the American
merchant to play the part of tho good Samari
tan. May the lesson he gives them bo of use.
The English newspapers, as far as we have
seen, do justice to Air. Peahodv’s conduct and
motives. The Liverpool Daily Post, of the
271 h tilt., Conclu.lcb thus :
“ It is a worthy feature of this great design that
(be only condition by which it is fettered is, that
under no circumstances shall its beiieficcuce bo
bumpered) either now or hereafter, by religious or
sectional distillations of any sort. The poor of
1 London—he they only well conduatod—will all be
: freely and without reservation its perpetual bene
, ficiaries. Such charity as this will live for ever in
' the memory of England. And though, with ex
! celiunt taste, Mr. Peabody sayß nothing of the
; kind, surely it should serve to cover a multitude
i of small offences between us and our Transatlantic
j feliow-Saxons, that this Amerioan merchant, living
| and thriving amongst us, has nothing bat good
I word* and aotionsfor u* after knowing us familiarly
I for a quarter of a century, while our opinion of
j him is so high, and well-justified by experience,
] that if anything could lessen our wonder at this
| munificence —unparalleled as it is in amount, and
i exquisite as is the spirit in whichit has been «<?n
-| ceivtd and proffeied —it would he that the author
! of it is George Peabody.”
j We have yet to see what the London Times
j says on this interesting subject.”
LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.”
Washington, April 9,1862.
■ This will probably be the grand historic
' week of the war. Tho clouds of battle long
collecting have burst in a tempest of devasta
tion and death upon the traitors, and they fiy
before our armies as if God himself had taken
command of them. Your intelligence of this
morning requires no interpreter. It tells its
own story to both sides. To the side of the
country it comes as a voice of victory; to
' the side of treason as the utterance
of inexorable- doom. Memphis is nomr
at our feet, and New Orleans will pre
sently be held as anew hostage. The conflict
is at last to be transferred from all the Border
States to all the Cotton States. Virginia,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri—the States
in which the body of the people have least
offended and been most deceived and ridden
down —can now bind up thoir wounds, and
repose, at least for a period, while the shock
of battle goes on in Mississippi, Alabama, and
Louisiana. These are tlienests in which the moat
malignant of the assailants of our N ational Go
vernment have been hatched. As the red wave
of war retires from the Border States, it will set
tle at last on tlie plantations of the Slklells, the
Davises, anil tlie Yanceys. As they began
this conflict, let them see and feel its last bitter
and bloody consequences. As they sowed tho
storm, they should reap the whirlwind. But
tliere is a more eloquent teaching than this in
the forward march of our brave men into liiu
Cotton States. They advance to pursue and
punish the desperate and remorseless assassins
of the peace of the land ; but they advance also
to give food and safety to tlie people they
have starved, plundered, and oppressed.
Wherever tlie old flag lias been replanted in
tlie South, it lias produced an almost instanta
neous harvest of benefits to the community.
The forerunner of upon tlie Satanic
tyrants of tlie rebellion, it is the emblem of
forgiveness and protection to their victims.
Marvellous, most marvellous, is the temper of
our soldiers as they appoar among these peo
ple. The armies of the Republic find the
Southern people plunged into the deepest
misery, and they lift them up into a new world
of light and hope.
I bave bad au evening with Col. W. II-
Folk, of Tennessee, brother of James
K- Polk, for follr yCArs PrOsidohl of tlid
United States. lie enjoys his visit to his old
lriends with infinite relish, but not more than
they enjoy him. Re is looking well, and is
the centre of every circle. Polk is one
of the men who brighten tho eventful present
and recall Hie pleasant past. He is a type
of as loyal a people, until Secession mndc
them mad, as ever road a newspaper
or gave a vote. His brother, tlie
President, who died in 18-19, was exactly
twenty years ills senior, and tlie younger man
lias always been regarded as the wild colt of
tho drove. And full of joke and frolic he
assuredly is. His career lias been a stirring
one from tlie first. Those wlio have not
known him have contemplated him as a
matt of impulse and the world. And yet,
loud as he is of Uie world and of society,
and ready as lie is to yield to the thought of the
moment, observe how he has progressed in
life, and liow, in trying hours, he has stood
firm. lie will be forty-seven years old in
May, and is therefore a yonng man. His ready
repartee and winning wit have made him a
favorite in Tennessee, (where hewas born,Es
pecially among the young people of both sexes,
and his easy eloquence on the stump renders
him a I‘ormidabie opponent. AttbongH often an
extreme partisan, he disarms the rancor of his
strengest opponents by his unending humor.
His staid elder brother regarded William with
the double feeling of affection and of distrust—
affection that came from common-blood, and
distrust lest he might compromise him in
one of bis moments of hilarious good na
ture. I have no doubt that when Colonel
W. H. Polk was appointed United States
charge d’affaires to Naples by President
Tyler, Ids brother accepted it as a some
what doubtful tribute from a doubt
ful politician, for he never was an ad
mirer of the celebrated Captain Tyler. Ob
taining leave of absence, after the election of
his brother to the Presidency, he came to
Washington and found James Buchanan
Secretary of State. Golonel Polk has never
been a friend or admirer of “J. 8.,” and,
during the period alluded to, as well as sub
sequently, he made the venerable “0. P. F.”
a standing joke. Some most amusing anec
dotes, descriptive of the scenes that took
place between them, could be related. Re
signing his position as charge, he was ap
pointed a major of dragoons in tho Mexican
war, and behavod with great gallantry. He
was chosen to Congress in 1851, and served
two years, displaying during bis term much
ability. Holding fast to liis Union prin
ciples, he went to Charleston and acted
with the Douglas Democrats throughout,
and, during the campaign of 1860, was a
candidate for tho nomination for Gover
nor against Islmni G. Harris, thfl past Se
cession Executive of Tennessee. When the
rebellion broke out, although some of his
most intimate friends yielded to the current,
and among these A. 0. P. Nicholson and his
sou, J. Knox Walker, and others, Colonel
Polk refused to take part against his country,
and was able to save himself from arrest.
His descriptions of the sufferings of the
people of Tennessee are full of exciting
interest. All Ills own Northern property
has been sacriiiced, and millions of the same
description of property belonging to others
confiscated, by a process already ventilated in
this correspondence. Col. Polk demands a
rigid COttiUe&tiOb bill Against the rebels, and
those of our statesmen who hesitate about tbis
measure have only to hear him to realize the
necessity of such legislation as will indemnify
the Southern Union men, and encourage the
people of the free States in the payment of
their taxes. He speaks in the highest terms
of Andrew Johnson, and says that, however
. W 0 hi:<y deplore tlie non-appearance of loyalty
among the masses of the South, it will, un
doubted y, show itself tho moment tho power
of the Federal Government is thoroughly
established in that quarter. Gol. Polk will
visit Philadelphia and New York before he
returns to Tennessee.
The efforts of the cx-Prcsidcnt and his fol
lowers to revive the Democratic organization
should admonish the friends of the Govern
ment and ihe war, to close up their ranks at
the earliest moment. Thousands of patriotic
men in Pennsylvania long for an opportu
nity to vote against the Breckinridge
leaders. There are at this moment two
leading combinations in Philadelphia—the
People’s and the Republican party—which,
heartily united, with the aid of loyal Demo
crats, could sweep these leaders into lasting
obscurity. The satellites of the Buchanan
dynasty are rejoicing at the prospect of a
division among these great elements of politi
cal power, and more than one of those who
had to fly before the vengeance of the people,
last April, hope to regain position throngh
precisely such a division. The supporters of
the Government and the war are of one mind,
so far as great objects are concerned. Shall they
differ about a party name ? So far as I have
seen leading Republicans at this point, they
are eager to see such a close consolidation of
the loyal influences as will be victorious; and
while most of them would prefer the Repub
lican name, they respect tho peculiar condi
tion of politics in Philadelphia, and indeed of
your whole State, and stand ready to sanction
any agreement which, without sacrificing
principle, will hind these influences into an
overwhelming unit. The cal! for the Chicago
Convention was exprfftly framed to include
the People’s party of Pennsylvania, and
the wisdom of this step was shown in the
election of Col. Curtin and Mr. Lincoln. The
reason for this sagacious movement could be
urged with a hundredfold force, in view of
our “ present future.” The President, who,
from the first, has exhibited so manly and
straight-forward a course, and so liberal a spi
rit, is, I doubt not, most anxious to see all kis
friends brought together in Philadelphia—in
Pennsylvania—and everywhere else. What
lie requires—what Governor Curtin requires
—what all patriotic men desire and
demand—is, that we should not hazard
a loss by a foolish contention over non
essentials. What is most needed is, that no
Breckinridge malcontent shall he thrown in
to Congress or tbe State Legislature to foment
discord and to help ihe common foe; and I am
glad to repeat that, among those most anxious
that the Republican name should be the name
of the whole opposition to treason, there is not
one who is not willing to yield to circumstances,
and to follow the example set in the call for the
Chicago Convention, so that no advantage
shall he given to our active and unscrupulous
THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1862.
adversaries. If there were reasons for mag
nanimity in 1860, there are a thousand more
reasons for unanimity among men of common
ideas and common purposes in 1862.
The surrender of Islaud No. 10, and the
great Union-victory at Pittsburg Landing, com
pletely demoralizes the enemy in the South
west. They can hope for no important future
successes in legitimate warfare in that quar
ter. Wherever they come in contact witli
our troops, no matter how great may bo their
superiority of force, or the strength oi their
defences, they encounter defeat. Formidable
fortresses do not protect them; natural ad
vantages do uot shield them; and odds of Itvo
or three to one on the battle-field do not ren
der them victorious. The great highway of
tlie Mississippi is now opened to us, as the
Tennessee was opened by tlie capture of
Fort Henry, and tho Cumberland by the cap
ture of Fort Donelson.
It is not improbable, thnroforo, that in
future the enemy, with the exception per
haps of another battle near Corinth, and an
attempt to defend Memphis and New Orleans,
will either tie compelled to surrendur or to
fall back chiefly upon guerilla warfare, by em
ploying small roving bands to intercept our
communications, and to thus harass the ad
vance guard of our armies.
Tbis system has already been adopted to
some extent in Missouri and Tennessee. Our
readers will recollect that a short time since,
our Nashville correspondent gave an account
of tlie appearance of the notorious rebel ma
rauder Captain John Mono ah at Gallatin,
where lie destroye i several railroad bridges
and depots, and thus caused tho detention of
tho mails and freight and passenger transpor
tation, upon the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, for eight or ten days. His official
report to General Hardee lias been forwarded
to us from Nashville, and gives an important
description of the rebel guerilla system. It is
as follows:
Siiblbvville, Tens., March 19.
Major Gen. IV. J. Hardee, Commanding Ist
llivision :
Sib —l have the honor to submit the following
report of the operations of a portion of my com
mHnd on the 55th, 16th, 17th and 18,h lost At
about 4 o’clock F. M., on the 15th inst., with Gol.
Wood and a detachment of forty men, I left Mur
freesboro’ for Gallatin, having learned that no Fo
tferai reamed at that place. The chief
objects of the expedition were to intercept the mail,
to destroy the rolling stock on the road, to make
prisoners, and to obtain information of interest to
the service.
Our destination was kept secret, and the com
mand having keen sent from Murfreesboro’ in se-
Sarate parties, by different roads, to unite at some
istance from town, it was impossible that the
enemy could be apprised of the movement until
atfier the blow was struck. A citlZBQ q£ Mn(tliQ99*
boro', whose zeal and loyalty is undoubted, made
the necessary arrangements of runners to keep us
perfectly posted as to any movements that might
be made with the view to us off,
Our first march, conducted mostly at night, car*
ried ns about two miles bej r ond Lebanon. Early
nextinorniHg we continued the march, crossing
the Cumberland at Canoe Branch Ferry, and
reached Gallatin about 4P. M. Leaving the com
mand ju9t outside the town, Lieut. Colonel Wood,
of Wirt Adams’ cavalry, myself and the men , dis
fuised as Federals, entered and took possession.
he colonel, myself, and two men galoped t? th<?
depot, and secured the telegraph operator, hia in
struments, books, etc. Among the papers found,
are several orders of General Buell’s, some in ci
pher, which please find inclosed.
We secured, also* a few minutes after, as it name
in, an engine and tender, carrying a number of
carpenters to repair the road; they were made
prisoners, but were released as we left the town.
As soon as the citizens were made aware that we
were Con federate troops , facility iva? afforded its
to cairy out out plans. Lpon securing the engine,
we at once commenced to accumulate all the roll*
mg stock (a large quantity) on the main track, pre
paratory to burning. When this was complete, the
fire was applied! and in the course of an hour all
except the engine was rendered permanently use
less. That night, having picketed securely, we
remained in Gallatin. The next morning we de
stroyed the water-tank, and, taking the engine, the
colonel and myself proceeded some miles up the
road, With*a view of discovering auy approach of the
enemy or the mail train. In the meantime, a lieu*
tenant and four privates of Grider’s regiment,
(Federals,) on their way io Jsashville, were taken
pi-Lohek-S by bur pickets. The mail train being
some hours behind time, and learning that our
presence might have become known, we concluded
to withdraw and return to Murfreesboro.
We were made Kquoifltvd, just before reaching
the town, that a body of Federal cavalry had rid
den through the evening before, and that the enemy
was in large force nearby. We remained about
twelve miles from town, long enough to ascertain
their exact locality, and then passed safely through,
within two rnilea of their infantry. We reached
Sbelbyville about 4 o’clock P. M., to-day, the men
and horses a good deal jaded. Yesterday several
transports passed down the Cumberland, carrying
the remnant oi General Tbouitw' division, As our
party had not entirely Grossed, we did not fire into
them. From nil we could learn, the enemy has
commenced to move. A large body of cavalry was
seen on the road to Columbia. It is believed that.
ibt srcbj bare scat a large force down the. Ten
nessee by boats, and will also move In force across the
country. It is reported in Nashville that they in- <
ttnd to end the campaign before June. The pri
soners will he sent forward in the 3 o’clock train
ta-morrow.
Shortly after leaving Gallatin, we learned that a
party of twenty of the enemy, iu charge of three
prisoners, were approaching Gallatin by the Scotts
viile road. It waa determined to cut them off,
Fuelling the prisoners, with a guard, across the
Cumberland, we returned to effect the capture.
We had taken our position ou the road so as to se
cure the capture of all, but, unfortunately, when
within half a mile of them, they were warned of
danger by a negro, and fled precipitately to the
woods, Captain Austin, in command of the party,
making his escape on a horse cut from a buggy.
It being too dark to follow, we remained pick
eting the road until morning. No further op
portunity offering, we resumed our march, and,
after travelling about sixty miles, reached Mur
freesboro about two o’olock next morning.
I have omitted to mention that, before leaving
Gallfttin, the angina was destroyed, thus leaving
but one on the road.
I have ascertained, beyond doubt, that Love, a
man of my command, who was taken prisoner in
the affair of the Sth instant (since dead), was shot
by the enemy after being taken. [This is false,—
Ed. Prkss.J
The whole country through which we passed
turned out in masses to welcome us. I have never
before witnessed such enthusiasm and feeling.
Mrn, women, and children never wearied in their
efforts to minister to our wants. All expressed
themselves gratified at the presence ef Southern
soldiers iu their midst. A handsome flag was pre
sented us by the ladies of Gallatin, and some ac
companied us even to the ferry.
Upon our return a number of Col. Bates’ regi
ment were enabled to accompany us.
Very respectfully yours,
John H. Morgan, Commanding.
[From the Mobile Tribune, March 18.]
Tbe papers of Richmond seem to know as little
of wb&t is going on in tbe army of the Potomac os
wc in this quarter. “Falling back, ’' however,
fleeing to be the order of tbo day.
The Charleston Mercury says: In view of the
fact that considerable uneasiness is manifested on
the part of the public, on account of reports of the
falling back of our forces from Manassas and tbe
Upper Potomac, the Richmond Eoammer gives ua
the positive assurance that these movements have
not been on account of any pressure of the enemy,
hut are purely strategic. Gen. Johnstoh is under
stood to have the confidence of the Administration
to such an extent that, as a singular exception, he
has the control and direction of military move
ments in his department entirely in his own dis
cretion. It is certain that anew line of defence is
to be organized in Northern Virginia, and that the
points have been selected with a view to the
strategic advantage. These points are not yet in
dicated ; but it ia thought probable that a line of
defence will be organized extending from Gordons
ville to Staunton. A depot of provisions is now
being established at the former place
The Richmond correspondent of the Charleston
Mercury has the following: The evacuation of
Manassas and Ihe falling back to the Rapidan
river, was determined on about three weeks age,
during Gen. Johnston’s visit to this city. It was a
military necessity, growing out of an insufficiency
of troops and forage. Ten months of idleness had
wasted tbe army away and all means of support.
The Virginia Legislature and Governor Letcher
are both blamed for not taking timely steps to re
mforce Jobusteß, but tb« policy of inaction is tbs
true offender.
The Late Brigadier General Lander.—
The late Brigadier General Lander was os modest
as be was brave, and upon his death the newspa
pers found much difficulty in obtaining materials for
even a short biographical sketch. Certain general
facts in his life were well known, but so far as we
are aware no connected account of his adventurous
career has ever bees published, ; Previous to bis
death, Messrs. L. Prang 3c Co , Boston, requested
him to send materials for a biography, to he pub
lished in their forthcoming work, “ The Officers of
the Union Army and Navy—their Lives and Por
traits.” They received the followiog characteristic
letter in reply ; . ' ■
Headquarters, Camt Kelly, j
January 24, 1602. j
Bear Sirs : I do not know auy event of my life that in
public opinion would he worth noting. I have no time
to write history, though I aoi obliged for the kindness
which prompted yon to ask me to do so.
My public services have been greatly overestimated,
ami it yon could kDow the very poor opinion I entertain
of myself and others now charged with the holy mission
of preserving this republic, yon would never ask it.
I ani.inostrespectfnlly, yours, F. W. I.\N7>Klt,
B. G. U. 8. V.
Mr. 11. D. Turkey, author of the beautiful poem
“America; or, Visions of the Rebellion,” which
has been received with marked favor by the press
and public of the ertire State, will reoite bis pro
duction, for the first time in this city, at Concert
Hall, next Monday evening. Tbe pdtm opens with
a graphic description of the rise and progress of oar
country, and passes to note the present rebellion,
and the valor end patriotism whioh it has oalled
forth, and closes with a prophetic vision of our
country again united. No other theme could prove
mere acceptable to a Philadelphia audience.
Large Sale op Dry Goods, Linen Goods,
Hobiery, Ac.—The attention of purchasera is re
quested to the large and fresh assortmentof British,
PrtfiCb, German, India, and domestic dry geeds,
hosiery, housekeeping linen goods, fancy articles,
Ac., embracing about 920 lota woollens, worsteds,
linens, oottons, and silks, to be peremptorily eeld,
bj catalogue, cn few myths’ credit, tbe sale
commencing this morning, at 10 o’olook, to he con
tinued, without intermission, all day and part of
the evening, by John B. Myers & Co., auctioneers,
JJos. 232 and 234 Market street.
Occasion At,.
Rebel Guerilla Warfare?
Progressing Backwards
FROM WASHINGTON,
PETITIONS FOR A NATIONAL ARMORY AT
HOLLIDAY SBURG,
COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH TURKEY.
THE UNION FEELING IN TENNESSEE.
COMMODORE FOOTE'S PREDICTION.
A NSW PVCHMVS-SLAVE BILL TO BE IN
TBODUCED.
OUR ADVANCED FORCES ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK.
REPORTS OF CONTRABANDS
THE REBELS RETREATING TO RICHMOND.
Special Despatches to “ The Press."
Washisotos, April 9, 1382
The Northern Coast Defences.
The Secretary War has submitted to Congress a com
munication on the Yorlhowi coast defences, enclosing au
elaborate report from I’ i.win F. JOUXSOK, of Connecticut,
well known as a practical civil engineer, and connected
with the joint commission of 1817, 'la, and 'l9, for run
ning and martin* tlie Northeastern boundary line. Mr.
Jodxsox recommends the passage ef Senator Moanii.i.'s
bill, and the adoption of the policy of placing in the hands
of the President the necessary power to accept loans of
money from tlie several States for tlie public defence, as
therein proposed, Among the modes oi defence contem
plated is tho use of the railways and of floating bail-proof
batteries, in addition te tho ordinary system of fortifica
tions. His report is the result of careful examination of
all the matters in question, including a long list of docu
ments bused upon a thorough acquaintance with the
physical geography and the topographical features of the
country.
To Increase and Regulate the Pay of the
Navy.
Mr. Hale has introduced a bill in tlie Senate, that
wlieneypr any officer of the navy* of a clam subject hy
law or regulation to examination before promotion to a
higher grade, shall have been absent on duty at the time
when he should have boon examined, and shall have been
round qualified at a subsequent pxamiHfttion, the in*
creased rate of pay to which ho may be entitled shall bo
allowed to him from the date when he would have re
ceived it, had ho been found qualified at the time when
liia examination should have taken place. It is also pro
vided that in calculating the graduated l>ay of boatswains,
gunners, carpenters, and sailmakers in the navy, as
established by the section here mentioned, the son service
shall bo computed from the dates of their or
eiitry into the service In their in lieu
of the dates of their warrants.
iPetition for a National Armor Holl-
daysbnrg.
Up. COWAS li&& PfcAsi&i) led several numerously-stoned
petitions in the Senate, praying for the location of a na
tional armory at HolLidayabure, in Blair county, Pa.
The petitioners state that no other location in the Uni
ted States possesses, to an equal degree, all tha aasantlal
elements, and all the necessary materials, on the spot
and in the immediate vicinity, with equal means of trans
portation, for the cheap, convenient, and successful car
ryingon of mwh m cstaVlistiment, The belter nnality
of the » Juniata iron 71 is known to all to he the best in
the United States, all the cannon lately made at Pittsburg
having been cast in metal from the vicinity of Holiidays
burg. The petitioners urge that coal, iron, water power f
ami tranejortation can be had at that place In larger
quantities than elsewhere, while its presout iron manu
factures offer an inducement for the location of a national
aimory, there being blast furnaces, rolling mills, etc., at
thftt Point. TkdfeO Petitions were referred to the select
committee who have the subject of the location of a na
tional armory under consideration.
The Situation in VirgioJ(|.
Our advanced forces now occupy the Rappahannock
banks, the railroad being in running order to War
teuton.
The reports of the enemy's position are indefinite and
uncertain. Contrabands and refugees, who have ar
rived from Fauquier and Culpeper, say that the rebels
are rapidly retreating on Richmond, leaving their pickets
to watch our movements. AH the refugees agree in their
Statements that the enemy are in very small force on the
Rappahannock. Picket firing between the two forces is
of daily occurrence.
Manassas.
A gentleman of this citr* who hag spent three or four
days at Manassas with Mr. Swan, (formerly steward at
the White Eouae,) who owns a farm ton miles boyond
the Junction, says that the latter was not Jnjnred in Ids
property by the Confederates, though he had once been
cent to Richmond and imprisoned as a “Unionise.” Hti
says that there was a large army in the region, the most
of whom were evacuating for more than a week by rail
road. Encampments, in the shape of small houses, os
well as tents, were strung along the line of railroad, as
well as upon the by-ways. People about Manassas take
Virginia bank notes, but arc shy of our treasury notes.
The travel by freight trains is subject to much inter
ruption!
Clothing for Government.
A well-known and extensive dealer in clothing', now
here, and who has supplied the quartermaster's depart
ment with many thousand uniforma states
that he is willing to furnish the CoVertfment with' the
amount needed, and at prices fifty thousand dollars less
than was charged on each contract mode thus far. He
opposes Mr. Wilson's bill, for a clothing bureau, on the
ground that It coh&tlttiiee an examining hoard of regatar
officers of the army, while the fact is, that most of the
“shoddy" clothing now in the army was examined and
approved by officers of the regular army. He contends
that practical tnen slmnlA be chosen for (be purpoae of
investigating plotting for the troops.
«P& The Revenue System of Holland.
Jambs S. Pike, the minister to the Netherlands, in
transmitting to tho State Department & copy af the tariff
and revenue system of that country, concludes his de
spatch as follows:
“ It will be observed that there is no direct tax on per*
sonal property or income, as such taxes are believed to
stand in the way of industrial and commercial develop
ment, and to operate to expel capital. 1 '
The Effect of the Late Successes in £n-
The late decisive successes of the Federal Government
in Tennessee have produced their natural effect on the
other Bide of the water. When Charleston and Savannah
shall have fallen, and our gunboats traverse the JfffaaiS«
eippi river, all interest in the affairs of the Confederates
will cease in Europe.
Commodore Foote’s Prediction.
About two weeks ago Commodore Foote, in telegraph*
ing to the Navy Department, Bald General Fori? intended
to make a transverse movement, which would astonish
Secesh on Island No. 10. The fulfilment of this predic
tion is already known to the country.
Executive Session of the Senate.
The Senate was in executive session for several hours
to-day, and confirmed several military' appointments of
low grades., and Samuel E. Brown to be attorney of the
Territory of Colorado.
Union Feeling in Tennessee.
A friend of Col. W. II Polk, and formerly a member
of Congress with him, informs me that the latter asserts
thftt there is ft strong Union feeling in Tennessee, but
that it will not be altogether expressed until the people
arc fully assured that they may not be again exposed to
the military sway of the Confederates. He thinkß that
most of the fighting will be over in two or three months,
•rid that though Gem Beauregard may have considera
ble of a force under him, stin many of them are new
levies, and badly armed.
The Acceptance of Certain Volunteer
. Engineer Troops.
Mf. V IF.Bfli! k&l introduced i kill In it© Sen ale, con*
firming the act of the President In accepting the ser
vices of a regiment of engineers. It is provided that the
maximum organization of each company shall be one
captain, one first lieutenant, two second lieutenants, ten
sergeants, ten corporals, thirty-eight privates of the first
class, and thirty-eight of the second class, and two mu
sicians. The regiment is to consist of ten companies*and
to be otherwise organized as volunteer infantry.
Purchase of the Residence of the hate
Senator Douglas by Government.
The Committee on Military Affairs, of the House, have
authorized a bill to be reported for the purchase of tbe
building, known as “ Minnesota Bow,” the residence of
the late Senator Douglas, for hospital purposes, for the
nee of Government.
Virginia Contested Election Case—Ad
verse Report.
The House Committee on Elections decided* yesterday*,
to report adversely to the claims of GoL Sbgar, lately
elected a Representative, from the eastern counties of
Virginia, near Fortress Monroe. This is the second ad
verse report made on tbe caso of Col. S-, his previous
election tot being satisfactory to the committee.
Earnest Petition for a City Railway,
So earnest are the demands of the citizens for a rail
way on Pennsylvania avenue, that a petition signed by
two thousand of the largest property •holders of the city
of Washington was presented to-day urging the imme
diate passage of the House bill.
Important Commercial Treaty
Information has bean received here that Hon. E. Joi
Mohri.s Minister to Constantinople, has conc-uded an
important commercial treaty with Turkey and the United
States, which he bAS sent to the President, who has
transmitted it to the Senate for ratification.
Active Operations.
An officer of engineers, who has just come from-tk*
scene of operations, near Yorktown, states that the en
trenchmerts might be taken, without bloodshed, in-two
or three weeks, but, as the country expects urgency, a
different course will be adopted.
A New Fngitive-Slave BUI.
Senator Wihsear, of Massachusetts, will,
introduce a new fugitive-slave bill. It is unite a material
modification of the old law, abolishing tk6B4
which hay© rendered it obnoxious.
Mr. Forrest,
The great ttagertton appewa m Liar. This
Is bj* siipp©i»£<i tA bA his grtllAflt And
a greftt deslro to bw him in snch a Eflleir4l?d
part
The Weather.
The ground ii rovpml with snewi and the rain, Is fall
ing. Considering the season or the year, the weather is
unprecedented.
From San Francisco,
Faxseiseo, April 8_!5*ll»d t Ships, Mult,
Port Townsend, and Pocahontas, for London.
The following vessels are chartered and. prized for
Cbincha Island for guano, thence to sail to England:
hlaci Hawk, Juno, Blandina, miber, Piske, Radiant,
A'vccivati, and Egypt,
Departure of the Steamer China—Exit
Russell.
Nhw XoivK, April B.—The Cnnard steamer China
sailed td-dav for Liverpool, with $820,000 10 SpselO.
Among her passengers was correspondent Russell, of
the London Times,
Release of State Prisoners,
Boston, April o.—The state Prisoners' Cun mission
has ordered the release of the following members m the
late Maryland Legislature, from Fort Warren: u. Q,
KBfalrne, Speaker of the House; Joeiah H. Gordon, air,
Charlea McGill, Clark J. Durant, Dr. Hills Oartoll, and
Messrs. Cloggclt and Jones.
THE GREAT BATTLE AT PITTSBURG,
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
THE DISASTERS OF SUNDAY.
6I H * ! AMr Ann m> l Annon c/inißEDi
The Tables Turned on Monday.
OUS ABTILLFBV SECAFtVKED AHD FOBTY
BEBEL GUHS TAKER.
Oiiir HsJiiiiJ t»» I'ive 7hvnaan4 !
[ln addition to the account tf the great battle of Pitts
burg. pnbliihed on our first page, we present the follow
ing particular?. which appear to li&v« been collected
carefully, and are probably more authentic than those at
first received. Kn.}
Cairo, April 9.—Further advices received from Pitts
burg Landing give ilia following partlouiara of tha
Into bait!*
The rebels attacked the United States troops at four
o’clock on Sunday morning, the brigades of General
Sherman and Prentiss bpjng the fifßt flngftgttl' The ftt
tack was successful! and our entire force was driven bock
to the river, when the advance of the enemy was checked
by the fire of the gunboats. Our force was increased by
the arrival of General Grant, with troops from Savan
nah* Yferv ip?piritc4 hr tbu report or the arrival of
two divisions from General Buell’s army. Our loss this
day was heavy, besides the killed and wounded, and em
braced our cainp equipage and tfeirfy-six field-pieces.
The nc-a:i morning our sow amounting tp
men, assumed tho offensive, aad by 2 o’clock we had
retaken our camp equipage and batteries, together with
some/orb/ of the rebel guns, and a number of prisoners.
Boon after, the enemy was in fpll retreat, pursued by our
victorious forces.
7he casualties are numerous.
Gen. Grant is wounded in the ankle slightly.
C«*x W. U. L. Wallace killed.
Gen. Smith severely wounded.
Col. Ball, Sixteenth Illinois, killed.
Colonels Logan, Thirty-second Illinois, and Davis,
Fifty-first Illinois, wounded aavawly.
Major Hunter, Thirty-second Illinois, killed.
The killed, wounded, and missing are not less than
Jive thousand.
Col. Peabody; Twenty* fifth Wisconsin; is also severely
funded.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Our Cavalry In Pursuit Beyond Corinth.
Our Loss Placed at 600 to 1,000 Silled, and
3,000 W&u&ded.
Chicago, April 9.— The Times' account of the battle
at Pittsburg Lauding, on Sunday and Monday, says that
the enemy gurprigpil General Prentiss’ brigade, wktefc
|\vae In the advance, five miles beyond Pittsburg, at five
-o’clock on Sunday morning, taking two regiments of
prisoners, And capturing tho General.
The fight continued during thß entire day, the enemy
driving onr forces back to Pittsburg with fearful loss.
Gen. Buell, with Gen. Wilson’s division, arrived at 4
o’clock and turned the tide c-f battle. The enemy was
commanded by GeDB. Polk and who sus
pended the attack about 6 o'clock.
On the morning of Monday, the troops having
rested on the field and been reinforced by General
Kehon’s division, supported by the gunboats, drove
tbo enemy back and occupied their former posi
tion, completely routing the rebels, who were imme
diately followed by several thousand of our cavalry.
At last accounts the latter wore some miles beyond
Corinth.
The Tribune places our loss at from GOO to 1,000 killed,
and 3,000 to 4,000 wounded. The rebel loss is twice that
number.
Stic of uiir halterifts were tiilceii and retaken bSx lime,.
Tho Times sayH that Beauregard had given orders not
to destroy any of the camp equipage taken on Sunday,
as he expected a complete victory the next day.
TII E LA TEST.
THE VICTORY FOLLOWED UP!
OUIL FORCES OCCUPY CORINTH.
GENERAL JOHNSTON'S BODY,
Cairo, April 9.—An officer who left Pittsburg Landing
on Monday evening reports that onr forces occupy Co
rinth, and that Gen. Johnston’s body had been found on
the field.
He also confirms tho report that Beauregard had his
arm shot off.
There faavo been no arrivals from the Tennessee river
since early this morning.
A boat is expected to-nigbt.
Relief for the Wounded-
Milwaukee! Wig * April 9.*»Th© Chamber of Oenw
tnerce, on the Governor’s recommendation, held a meet
ing to-day for the relief of the wounded at the battle of
Pittsburg. After the members had subscribed liberally,
the doors were thrown open for the reception of hospital
stores, ftDd to-night the rooms are well filled, and an
agent of the Governor, accompanied by a surgeon, will
leave to-morrow, to render all the aid possible for the
comfort of the wounded.
Cincinnati! April 9.—A boat ha 3 been commissioned
to take physicians, ntn*ses, and stores, to the scene of tho
Tennessee battle.
A meetiDg of the Chamber of Commerce was held to
day, and a committee appointed to solicit subscriptions to
jT?TcIiI»P peceuaitiics for the wonndod. A large nmonnt
waß raised in a short time. A committee was appointed
to go to Columbus, to-night, to urge the Legislature to
make an appropriation to charter other boats, aud pro
cure the naewißflrp flupplios. It is probable that three of
four boats will leave here thin week for Tennessee. A
large number of nurses hare tendered their services.
Louisville, April 9.—A large meeting of citizens
was held here 10-day, at which the Mayor presided, to
make arrangements to take care of the wounded from
Pittsburg. $2,500 were contributed, and any further
amount that might be desired offered.
The steamer Commercial left for the Tennessee river
to-night, with medical and other supplies.
The steamer Diligent will leave to-morrow with nurses
and supplies. Any amount of hospital accommodations
in this city have been offered.
War Bulletin—Thanks to the Almighty.
War Dei’aftmbnt, >
Washington, April 9, 1802. £
ORDER GITIXG TIIAXKS FOR THE RKCEXT GREAT VI0T0»
BINS OVKH BEDELS AND TBAITOIISi
First. That at meridian of the Sunday next after the
receipt of this order, at the head of every regiment in
the armies of the United States there shall be offered, by
its chaplain, a prayer giving thanks to the Lord of Hosts
for thr- recent manifestation 6f HIS P6WAF itt th* 6V4P
throw of the rebels and traitors, and invoking fch* con
tinuance of his aid in delivering this nation, by the arms
of patriot soldiers, from the horrors of treason, rebel
lion, and civil war.
(Staffidi That the thanks and congratulations or
the War Department are rendered to Major General
Halleck for the signal ability and success that have dis
tinguished all the military operations of his department,
and for the spirit and courage manifested by the army
under his command, under every hardship aud against
every nddii in attacking* pursuing and destroying the
enemy wherever he could be found.
Third. That the thanks of the Department are also
given to Generals Curtis and Sigel, and tho officers and
soldiers of their command, for the matchless gallantry at
the bloody battle at Pea Ridge, and to Major Generals
Grant and Buell, and their forces, for the glorious ro
pulse of Beauregard at Pittsburg, in Tennessee, and to
Major General Pope and lis officers and soldiers, for the
bravery and skill displayed 1 in their operations against
the rebels and traitors entrenched at Island No. 10, on
the Mississippi river. Ttaa daring courage, diligent pro-
BfCntiODi Pflfliltont yakT, and military result of these
achievements are unsurpassed.
Fourth. That there shall this day be a salute of one
hundred guns from the United States arsenal at Wash
ington, in honor of these great victories.
EDWI& M. STANTON, Secretary of M ar.
THE VICTORY AT ISLAND No. 10,
Congratulations of the Navy Department.
Washington, April 9.—Tho following congratulatory
letter was sent, to»day, to Flag-Officer Foote by tele
' Naw Dxpartaiemt, )
WASHIXGTPXi April 9, 1862. f
Flsg-Officer A, H. Footk, commanding the gunboats
on tlie Western waters: A nation’s thanks are due you
and the brave officers and men of the flotilla on the Mis
sissippi, whose labors and gallantry at Island No. 10,
■which surrendered to you yesterday, have, for weeks,
b??!! with Intense interest.
Your triuniph’is"riot the lesßapprecmted'because it was
protracted and finally bloodless.
To that Being who has protected you through so many
perils, and carried you onward to successive victories, be
all praise for Bis continued goodness to our country, and
for this last success of our arms.
Let the congratulations to yourself and your command
be also extended to the officers and soldiers who co
operated with you. GIOTCON WRLLKB,.
Secretary of the Navy.
The Atlantic Telegraph
New Tork, April 9 —Advices per the Hibernian-state
that Cyrus W. Field had returned from Paris, and was
to leavo in the Asia* on tho 20th, for the United States.
His telegraphic scheme has been favorably received, and’
the laying down of a new cable to within
twelve months, is considered certain.
Sale of the Prize-Steamer* Magnolia.
JfKw YonKj April 9 The prize- steamer Magnolia,
recently captured from the rends, w«s : sold to-day for
$50,000.
The Magnolia was bought by a Government ageut.
The Storm at New York.
Nktt York, April 9,—There bftY9 bevu °9 arrivals-to
day via Sandy Hook. The gale has again commenced
this evening. . „ .
The btenmships China, for Liverpool, and Ericsson,
ate bo: h anchored at Quarantine.
Description Of Corinth,
Corinth having been ocoupled by our forces, a
description of the town becomes interesting:
Corinth is at the intersection of the Mobile and
Ohio and Memphis and Charleston railways*, in
Tishomingo ominty (Mississippi), ninety.three miles
from Memphis, forty miles from Grand Junction,
one hundred and fifty-five miles from Columbus
Kentucky, fifty-eight miles from JAckson, Tcn
nessee, eighty miles from Decatur, Alabama* and
about twenty miles ih a direct lino from Savannah,
Tennessee. Prom Pittsburg, whero the main body
of our army was lately encumpeA the distance to
Corinth is about eighteen miles, by a good turn
pike-road. t . , . .
Corinth is a very important strategical point.
It is situated in a hilly. semi*iaountainou6 country,
a branch of the Apalaohian range, which diverges
from tho Alleghany mountains, and formß. the
mountains Wtd gold- bearing regions of Goorgia aad
Alabama. This village is. nearly surrounded by
an irregular circle of bills, rising on the north,
about four miles distant, with the State line be
tween Tennessee and Mistissipps crossing their
summit. The Mobile and Ohio railway crosses
this ridga through a out seventy, five feet in depth.
Similar cuts, of lessor depth, penetrate the hills on
the east, west, and south, whore the railways en
ter. Beyond these hills, in the direction of Pitts
burg and Savannah, tho ground becomes more
level, and muoh of it is low and swampy.
Geo. Buck’s inimitable squabe-orakd
Have you seen them ? If not, oall on Mr. GcckO,
Seventh Mill Chestnut.
mvm oosgbess-fibst nos.
PETITIONS FOB EUANCIPATION.
THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMT.
THE Bill TO INCREASE ITS EFFICIENCY PASSED.
THE VOLUNTARY EMANCIPATION RE-
.SOLUTION
ITS FINAL FASSAQE.
THE ei ESTION OF DISTRICT ABOLITIOI
AND COLONIZATION.
THE APPROPRIATION BILL REFERRED.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD
Military and Commercial Ifoeoisity for it.
Wxshi.vqto.*, April 9,1862.
SENATE.
fittlftnclpnlloit.
Mobpi-s HOWAftb (B.p.j, of Micliiem: OIIAN
m.KR of Mlrt.isM.; TBUMBDLL (Bee.), or
Illinois; SHEBMAN (Rep.), of Ohio: and Hs.RI.AN
(Rep.), of lowa, presented petitions in favor of emanci
pation*
SiAllAHftl Armory and Depot,
Mr. HOWE (Rep.), ot \Visconsin, presented the me
morial of the Legislature of Wisconsin, for the estubMsh
mentof a national army and depot in that State.
Iviiftrrvriiirm of tlm Law*
Mr. TBUMBULL (Rep ) introduced a hill for the more
convenient enforcement of the laws of the United States
for its security, by keeping the peace and good behavior.
Salaries of UiatvlM AtUFKpri.
The bill in relation to fixing the salaries of district at
torneys was taken up.
a discussion, the bill was passed—yeas 20, nays
(In IttOllCftOf Me. WILSON (Hep.), of Massachusetts,
the Senate went into executive session.
After an executive session, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Eii’ieleucj of the >i?qu-ai Department'
The Bouse proceeded to tho consideration of tho Senate
bill to increase the efficiency oF the nudical department
of the army. The debate involved the question of in
corporating surgeons from the volunteer service withtlie
regular slaff, thus giving a large field tor selection. Tliid
was agreed to.
The bill, as amended on the recommendation of tho
Military Committee, was then passed.
A Plea for the Sick and Wounded*
Paring the debate on the medical bill, Mr, DUNN
(U.), of Maryland, said lie hoped the b II would bo
promptly passed. There cornea up to us a cry of distress
from our camps aud hospitals, from our wounded and
sick, who are cruel y suffering from tho want of proper
medical And honpllal provisions- Me would vote lor Buy
bill calculated to give relief to our soldiers, who bo nobly
endured and suffered for their country. Our Medical
Department needs reorganization and enlargement to en
able it to attend properly ro its vastly increased duties.
GMU-Vftl FoSHlroS of the BUI.
[The medical bill, as adopted, proposes to add to tho
present medical corpß ten surgeons and ten assistant stir
geous, to be promoted and appointed under the existing
laws, ai d twenty medical cadets and as many hospital
fetewarda as th& surgeon gthM Al may consider necessary
the medical inspector general, under the direction of the
surgeon general, to have supervision of all that rotates
to the sanitary.conditionjof the army. There are to 1
eight medical inspectors and medical purveyors, to he
charged, under the direction ot the surgeon general,
with the selection ana purchase or all medical aim dies,
4c.]
Alleged Case of Contempt.
Albert G. Higgins was brought before the bar of the
Bouse to answer for contempt in toiling to appear before
the Select Committee on Go rernment Contracts.
Tho Speaker asked him what answer he bad to
make.
In reply, a written statement was read, to the effect
that he imd not heard of the committee being in Boston
at the lime of the notice and further, that He derived a U
impression from the officer serving it that the next day
would do If he could not go that day. When he went the
next day he found the committee had broken up.
Mr. DAWES (Bop.), of Massachusetts, offered a reso
lution lliflt, U'Ii&E&AS Alt.fcft (J. Qlsglna Kail slncn H-p
-peated before the committee, and 'answered all tho ques
tions put to Mm, he be discharged on the payment of the
fees chargeable on the warrant.
Alter a convcisation, the resolution was amended by
striking nut thti requirement In pay the feoN» and adopted!
there being nothing to show that Mr. Higgins acted Iu
contempt.
Appropriation for Civil Expenses.
Mr. STEVENS (Bop ), of Pennsylvania, from the Com
mittee of \Va>H and Means, reported a bill making fur
ther appropriations for certain civil expenses of the Go
vernment.
Post Office Appropriation*
Tho House concurred in nearly all the Sonato amend
ments to the Post Office appropriation bill.
During the explanations, Mr, UOLFAN (Rep.), of In
diana, said tho amount for special agents was nec.saary,
as these officers open post offices and transact other mail
business as our armies advance.
On motion of Mr. itOSCOE CONKLING, the Hause
proceeded to the cansidoratUu of business on !li« Spelt
er's table.
Gradual Emancipation'
The first was the joint resolution that Congress ought
to co-operate with and afford aid to any State adopting
the policy of gradual emancipation!
The Senate amendment, substituting the words “the
United States” for tl Congress,” was tin n agreed to by
the House. The proposition therefore requires only tho
President’s approval to become a law.
Branch Lily Fusl Ori'icesi
The House concurred in the Senate amendments to the
House hill, authorizing the establishment of bratcli post
offices in the cities.
District Abolition and Colonization*
The Senate bill ttDprnprmtine a million of dollars for
the abolition of slavery in tbe District of Columbia, and
a hundred thousand for colonizing them, was taken up
and read for the first dime.
The question occurring on its second reading, Mr.
VALLANDIGHAM (Dem.), of Ohio, objected.
In ease of an objection heins made to tho second read
ing of a hill, the rule requires the question to be put,
“Shall the bill be rejected 1”
The quettion was accordingly put, and decided in the
negative—yeas 45, nays 03, as follows:
TE4S.
Kerrigan (Dem.)
Knapp (Rep.)
Law (Dem.)
Lazear (Dera.)
fcpftry (Vhlpb)
Mallory (T 7.)
May (Pent.)
tfenzies (U.)
Noble (Dem.)
JMI(Prm),
Norton (Dem,)
Nugeu (Dem.),
Pendletan (Dem.)
Perry (Dem.)
Price
N&YS.
Aldrich (Rep.) Fessenden (Rep.)
Alley (Rep.) Fislier (Union)
Arnold (Rep.) Franchot (Rep.)
Ashley (Rep.) Frank (Rep.)
Babbitt (Bet ) Gooch (Rep.)
Baker (Rep.) Goodwin (Rep.)
Baxter (Bep.) Granger (Rep.)
Beaman (Rep.) Gurley (Rep.)
Bingliam (Rep.) Haight (Detn.)
Blair (Rep.), Mo. Hale (Rep.)
Blair (Itep.), Fa. Hancnett (Rep.)
Blake (Rep ) Harrison (Union)
Browne (U.), B I. Hooper (Rep.)
Buftinton (Bep.) Horton (Rep.)
Campbell (Bep.) Hutchins (Bep.)
Chamberlain (R-j> Julian (^ep.)
Clark (Bop ) Kelley (Rep.)
Colfax (Bep.) Kellogg (B )Micb.
Conklivg,Fred. A. KilliDger (Itep.)
(Rep.) Lansing (Rep.)
Conkling, B. (B.) Lehman (Dem.)
CoToda (Rep} Loomis (Rep,)
Daxis (Bep.) Lovejoy (Rep.)
Dawes (Rop.) McK night (Rap.)
Delano (Rep.) McPherson (Rep.)
Diren (Rep.) Mitchell (Rop.)
Duell (Bep.) Moorhead (Bep.)
Dunu (Re®.) Morrill (Rep_)Me.
Edyerton (Bep.) Morrilltßep)' Vt.
Edwards (Rep.) Nixon (Rep.)
Eliot (Rep ) Odell (Dem.),
Fenton (Rep.) Olin (Bep )
Mr. KOSCOE CONK LING (Bap
&6\‘4d to recMi&idt,* tbo vote, and to I
the table, which was agreed to.
The bill was then read a second time, and,
The Bill Referred.
All™ (Hem.),
Biddle (Bern.)
Blair (U.), Va.
BrowD (TJ ), Va.
Calvert (D,)
Corning (Dem.)
Cox (Dem.),
Cravens (Dem.)
Crittenden (U )
Pdaplaina (Dem,)
Dunlap (P./
English (Dem.)'
Grider (IT.)
Hall (TJ.)
Harding (U.)
Oto motion of Mr. ItOSCOE GONKLING, referred to
tlie Committee of the Whole on the state o! the Union—
tile mice requiring all biiia maikiag appropriations to do
Uros referred for consideration.
Pacific Railroad.
The House then went into Committee of the Whole on
the stale of the Union, on the Pacific Railroad bill.
Military and Commercial Necessity for the
Road.
Mr. PRXT/TS'(Bep ), of California, advocated it, re
gatding this means of connecting the Atlantic with the
rncific as not only important in a military, but also in
an agricultural and commercial point of view*
Advocacy of the Bill.
Mr. KBUiXY (Bep.)i of Pennsylvania, argued that
the time is for the commencement of
this work,, and onrdomestieexigeucies demand its early
completion. Until we shall havo built this road, our
country can never MBrnnoitaiust and commanding posU
tion among the nations or the world. He considered the
subject in all its various aspects.
The committed then rose, aud the House adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
HAKMSBUno, April 9,1800.
SENATK.
Tbe Senate was called to order at 11 o’cleck by the
Speaker. _
Mr. cijSSlltt presented tv remonstrance from Phila
delphia, against the running of passenger railway cars on
Sunday.
A number of l petitions were presented for the passage of
Sr taw restricting the Delaware and Hndnon Canal Com
pany, and other corporations, with reference to mining
privileges.
Messrs, HIK9TAN-D and GLATZ each presented pe
titions for the alteration of the Columbia Dam, 8© ab to
permit tbe free passage of fish.
Reports of Committees*
The joint resolution instructing our Representatives
In Congress to oppose a general bankrupt law wan re
ported as committed * also, the bill from the House to pro
vide for the adjudication and payment of military claims;
also, with amendment, the bill for the relief of the stock -
holders ftsd c r?4!*9rj? °f t!i® Fftirs9iifil Passenger Rail
way ; alsoi the bill to authorize the city of Pittsburg to
compromise with- the holders of k its bonds; atso, ihe bill to
extend the char tor of the Lac castor County Bank; also,
the supplement to the Mahoning Railroad Company, with
a negative recommendation.
Sills Considered.
She bill to restore a separate representation tA OIA
counties 06 Bedford, Cumberland, Perry, and Somerset,
came up in ordsr, and was postponed for the present.
The bill to extend and renew the charter o* cue Co
lumbia Bank passed finally.
The supplement to the general-school law was amenaea
and t&Metl-fid&llP. . , . .
The joint resolution relative to purchasing clothing
for wounded Pennsj tvania volunteers was taken up and
passed i
The bill construing an act relative-to taxing the At- ;
lantic and Ohio, Philadelphia aud W.lkesbarre, Susquo- i
imnmv Stiver, and North Atid WA*t-Hr&ftfth 1
Oi nipanies was linully.
The amendments of the House to.ihe bill relative be .
saa companies were non-concurred’in.
The supplement to the act fort the salo of railror^S*,
Cttllftlft #Cn V»» cpfiiwjerpd IWl‘l A^STO^i
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Senate reassembled at throe o’clock.
The ToiDMfte Tax.
The bill to repeal the act for thu of lb©,
tonnage tax was taken up.
Mr. BOUND, of Northumberland, offered pa amend
ment imposing a tax ujou. tonnage on all rftllruuda in thp,
Commonwealth. ;
A lengthy discinwn, ensued, but, an#
final action, the Senate ndjoarued until evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The Senate met at 7 o’clock, and resulted the coiaefch*-
ration of the bia to repen} the act for tk* commutation of
the tonnage tax.
The amendment taxing all the raSroadß in the State
was adopted. Tbia It understood to be equal to killing
the bill. JUVjbwvirtd.
HOUSE,
The House was called to order at 10 o'clock by the
Speaker.
Efforts were motto to rett*eider the Tate by which tha
Home recently defeated Uie bill allowing on extoceion or
tbe North Phllodelphis Railroad. A variety of print*
ot order were raised* and debated* consuming mach
time. The Home finally refused to reoonNder.
A deapatch » read by the Clerk glrins the forties.
tera of a terrible conflict httwenn the Uuifdd BUtaff
forroe ai d the rebels at Pittsburg Lauding. It ttMtoJ
a profound sensation.
Mr. KAINK, who hod tho floor when the despatch wo*
read, and who was about discussing the State apportion
meat hill, mflYpj) tfl ffltjonm fPf feftlf SI IWtr. 1(19
mviivß vraii nticnrann limidrairn.
Mr. KAINE oppoanl the State apportionment bill, as
it hod passed the donate, and declared that it referred to*
and endorsed the act of May last, which had been we
mafurriy wul illegally biM by tL«L*g(«UtHM.
Mr. ARMSTRONG, alluding to a disposition on the
part of some of the members not to pass any bill* said
that such a course would result lu endless contested seats
In Congress*
; The debate was contiuued by Messrs. Rych, Cusua,
and others.
A personal controversy sprung up between Mr. Crane
(Union Democrat) and Mr Rowland (Democrat), and con
tinued for some time. Tho anoition turned on the tsy
•lty and Democracy of tbe two gentlomen, and Acrimo
nious renmiks passed between them.
Mr. HOPKINS finally called the attention of the House
to the Impropriety of allowiug the debate to continue.
?b* w# i» Mirfi) times applauded during Ibtt
vomrovfrftyj in flfspite of me efforts of The Speaier to
maintain order.
The consideration of the apportionment hill having
been retrained, the previous question (which precludes all
debate) was called by Mr. ARMSTRONG.
The first section of the Senate apportionment bill WM
agreed io.
A communication was received from the Governor, in
viting tho members and officers of the Legislature to tho
Executive mansion on Thursday evening.
Adjourntd.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House wag called to order at three o'clock.
The Apportionment BUI.
Tho apportionment bill was again taken up And
As each section of Iheb’ll its passed by the Senate waft
read, the Democratic members offered amendments, but
the amendments wore all voted down by tho Republicans
and Union Democrats. 1 lie yoas and nays were also
c»!l«-*l Dpnn .ftfii section.
Mr. McMAKIjS, of Phiiadciphla, mode a speech while
the second section was under consideration. He said
that it was apparent, from the votes of the House, that it
was ihe intention of the majority, and also their fixeddo
teminatiort, fo jnfljcf upon f)iv Of fW*
the State this infamous Ml), Bent boro from tho Senate,
the provisions of which, ho far as the city is concerned,
are so manifestly wrong and unfair that no good citizen
could endorse them. The speaker alleges that this ap
fAFriChES&BL dUfrAnelitei* a majority of ettize®n by
throwing all the strong Democratic wants in the city into
ono Congressional district. The other three districts are
so constituted as to insure Republican majorities, thus
making the election of any Democratic candidate Impos
uihlfl. Thus, Mr. M. dpdared a iavgn BfAparltefi—ltu
deed, a majority of tlitM dtatrieta—will have uo fopro
sentative. For those reasons, the speaker, iu the name
of his constituents, and in the name of those disfran
chised, entered his protest against what he termed a foal
wrongteud a glows outrage.
air, ARMSf \tefvnqed the bill, He declared
that, un’ees it was passed, there would be no apportioa
mrnt of the State this year.
Tbe remainder of the nfternoon session was consumed
in tbe consideration of the bill. Its opponents using
various ladies ol parliamentary rules co cause delay.
Considerable excitement prevailed, l»ut the friends of the
bill finally succeeded in ordering a session for this ove
rling. Adjourned.
The House reassembled at f o’chck,
Tho consideration of the apportionment bill waa re
sumed. Thu bin, as it cime from the Senate, was passed
to a second reading, and was then laid over.
The bill to facilitate the payments to the widows 9wvl
ahilriren of dnoeasM soldiers ivas passed.
Adjourned.
LETTER FROM JVEW VORK
Fort Lafnyftitp PrisoiuTH—Exctieiaeiu Untuni
by lVar News—City Dispensaries—Funpral
of Mr. Goodhue —Sale of South Carolina Cot
ton— Colonel Sweeny—Sailing of the China-
All J2llti.PiFrlKli.~ Vanlcep «Irl In DerU-
Stoclss Dry Goods—Callle Market Mar
kets, Ac** Ac*
[Correspondence of The Press J
Thu commission to examine national prisoners, now in
the forts of the United States, commenced their duties
here, relative to Fort Lafayette, yesterday. The fol
lowing is the result of their delilierationa up tend*a to
day: Released on taking the oath of allegiance,
W. Hendricks, Jonah Fotterfuld. Released on parol? of
honor not to extend any aid or comfort to the enemy.
David Ui WaUteßi Cant. liftac L. Viauars. Eecorn*
milted to Fact Lafayette, Wm. 11. Hill, Sidney Bedoett,
Vid. H. Childs. E. V. Cecil, Col. Tocunna, (the cele
brated French ludy.) and Mr. Chaplin, who is placed pa
tho footing nf a prisoner of war. The commissionffsj
have summonel ppolher batriiiff the prisoner! at Fort
Lafayette before them for examiuation
The city is in a Btate of almost wild excitement overth*
newhfrom tbe West. In the United States Circuit Cour
Judge gmalley SDIIPUBCPiI the BPfffl from ffllUffi] 2fd 10 ftr
reading the latest despatch. The jury broke out iu a
burst of cheering, and, although generally jdeemad tn
proper, the Judge coniimutd tho reading of tho dospatb.
The monthly report of the New York Uisponaaries, ;iat
ISAUAd, Bits forth iil&i. tlUriLl the u,»hth. md
fiUrgical services, VOCdnattoll Bbd tnedlcihe were afforl
<d, gratuitously, to 11,224 persons. T&o principal cau*a
of death were phthisis, pm-mnonia, hydrocephnlus, ant
albuminaria. Tbe prevailing diseases chiefly nffocte*.
the respirator}- ppd circulatingsj-sttm. Among tiis moat
impnnant wero phthisis and pneumonia.
Tho funeral crmimniPH of tho late Robert C. Gi)«>lhuo
took place Ibis moniiog at AU-fcmib’ Church. The con*
gregarion was large, the church being well filled vith au
audience cunr-oged mostly of meichauts of this city, who
linen* iha as & 11.< efchwbt firfei 6i
Gocdhlie A Co. Dr. Bellows preached the funeral ser
mon, nud paid a high tribate to tho many good qualities
of deCfaßfcd. Alter the finjeml rites wore conclude, the
body was taken to Greenwood for interment.
Tho largest auction sale of Soith UaroHua confiscated
rebel coltoru of tho wclbknown Sea Island ?ariety,
which has yet been made for Government account, will
take place to-morrow, in this city, by order of the Col
lector of the port. The extent of the sale, together with
the great value and scarcity of this variety oF cotton,
will attract a great number of buyers. The cotton h«
been most carefully ginned, and {3 in excellent condi
tion. The work of preparing it for market was done
partly here and partly at the South.
The Col. Sweeny. Fifty, second Illinois, wounded at
Pittsburg Licdingj was a printer io Now
Vt»Tk city. Tn the ivtexic»n w«r he lost bi» right arm,
and now lie hss received two shots iu bis rnmatmng arm,
and a shot in tbe leg llis brave conduct is reported to
have excited the admiration of the whole army. He was
iu the battle of Springfield, under Gen. Lyon, and ted a
column thGre»
The Gunaril mall steamer Clrina\ Capt* Anrtftrsoni loft
to-day for Liverpool with 00 passengers, among whoa
are the Hon. B. G. Kirk, United States miniator to the
Argentii e Confederation, and W, 11, Ruitsell. LL D.
The steamer takes eut @021,501.33 in specie. The cap
terv 9f Isteud i?o, and ybe gyeay
Lauding, is the most important news taken out by tbe
China.
Hollins (TIJ, Mo.,
Shiel I llep.)
Smith (Bom.)
Steele (D.),N.J.
Sv?p]p(Pr), jfiY.
Thomas (O.), tfd<
YalUndigham(P.)
Voornees (Dem.)
Wadsworth (U.)
Wftrt (PPHh)
A young girl, to a respectable family in ,
reduced four years ajcr learned to ope* ;
rate B«wing macbinesj and then went out frooi tiila cii^
to Pern, to teach the art to Spanish girls aud to oatab- ,
lish the business in that country. She has since ett- I
joyed uniform good health, and has realized between
three and four thousand dollars a year beyond her ox
ftißSM. AfcAttt & VdAf 8K& HSAWifcd & Wiillb? ell ,
Spaniard, who, dyliic, bequeathed to her a fortune of
eighty thousand dollars, and thus placed her la Tory
comfortable and independent circumstances. She host
writes io urge her relatives to emigrate to Pern and.
share her pood fortune.
The following were the sal
board Jo-day
Webster (U,j
White (D.), Ohio
Wicklifle (U.)
Woodruff (Dem.)
Wright (U.)
Patton (Rap.)
Phelps (R.), Cal.
Pike (Rep.)
Pomeroy (Rep.) j
Porter (Hep.)
Potter (Rep.)
Bice (Rep.), Maas
Rice (Bep.), Me.
Riddle (Rep.)
Rollins (B.), N.H.
S»r«earvt (Http.)
Sheflield (U.)
Shellabargor (R.)
Sherman (Rep.)
Sloan (Bep.)
Spaulding (Hep.)
Stevens (Hep.)*
Stratton (Rep.)
Thomas (R.)Maa9.
Train (Rep.)
Trowbridge (R.)
Yuobnro (Rep )
Van Yalkenburgh
(Rep)
Yerree (Rep.)
Wallace (Rep.)
Walton (Bep.), Vt.
Whoalor (Rip.)
White (R.), Ind.
Wilson (Rep.)
Windom (Rep.)
38000 U S 6e *Bl ‘Reg.. 93*'
30000 US 6b 1 81 Cp.... 93 %
1000 V 6 6b *BI Ureg
ICOQT7S6s*74CPm,* 87
3000 U 8 5b ’65 92
10000 U 8 6b 1 it certfl 96#
25000 111 War Loan.,, S3*
4CKO do 83
O7
10000 do 030 07
5000 do 860 56*'
1000 d 0.... 56*
14000 do &6X
1000 Miflßouri Ob .... 51
6000 do.. b3O 61
10000 do 60*
5000 Brook W L’tt.. .100 *
2000 Hml R lflt 104
1000 llud R 3d m.... 83
30000 Am Gold 101*
IC.OOO d0.......UJ0.101£'
10000 do 915.101*
150 Tomb Tor] Trpf. 8*
100 Pacific U S.t3o.lQo*
60 do .100#
5 do 1008
Afc ftiwlion to-day, Mt-eere.
1,000 packages of British d)
Atid clothing goods, by order
».), of New York,
lay that motion on
Liueuß and fctuff goods for the clothing trade, and Ring
baiDS and printed lawns* sold below* cost. At 2c P. M-.«.
thovorsted dress goods were yet t> be sold. The at
ttiutaaeA lurga, IMwHflg buywi ftei&.Jl'MkvUli.
Tenn.* and Wheeling, V*. Large-Uaes of* ginghams
brought 8 and 15c, lawns 6# ami 14fc.
The receipts of Cattle of all kinds at the several mar
ket places in the city, (including 100 beeves sont diroetto
slaughter houses, and not yarded) are 4001 ‘Beeves* 100*
Cows, S? 5 Vc»i?, 4,71? £>heep and L'amUs and 1ii.335
Swine; wl Ich. as compared with ih'oaeof last week. show
an increase of 624 Beeves* 261 Veals, aad I*llo2 Swines
and . ft decrease of 67 Cows, and 650 -Sheep aud Lambs..
The Beeves at Allerton’s were from the following States :
N. Yorkj 3W j Pennsylvania, 40 j Ohio, 5901 Indiana, Wj,
Illinois. 2,2*9; Kentucky*; ■Connocticni* 1A; Towa, 65;
Miciliigan, 0B: and Missouri, 1S1. : T0ta1,'37706. They were
receivtd by the following routes ;:Erio Railroad, 1,2T9;
Hudson River Railroad, 1,452; Jlavlem-Kailroad, 612;
Camden & Amboy* 26; New’ Jersey Central, 233; Hud
son river hoars, 153, and on foot, 44.* The Beef OatUa
trade ba» beeu I<j»s favorable to drovers than last week,
the increased supply causing A dullness and a decline in
prices of ono-quarter to one half a cenf per Ib. The*
slock has been generally of good-quality* and several
very good droves w ere taken for the asmy—a fact which,
deeervee notice, as contractors rwnallyifwnish the cheap
est nrthilA fn market. At noon fD.day.tiiu yards are well
cleaned out, and the closing wicaa are ahont one»qnai>
fur <iT a cent, bidmv fhn host of last-week. >Ve quo to pre
mimn beef at 9to 9* cents, extra-at Bto 8* cents* first*
quality at 7* to 7,4 cents, second quality at 7 cents* and)
common at Gto 64 cent*. The aggregate sales would*
arornao about Bj/ cent*. Thatfom market i« very. dull l
at £2O to $46 e&rb, na to‘imultr. Quito a number sold
for 8)22 ewcli. Veals am morn plentr and lower, Thera
area large number of* Bobs in. market which sell at 91MP
1.25* aud SI 50 each.. WequateCalves at 4 to freente*
and a few extra brnnght-Ovonta.
Sheep and Lambs are abuttt'ihe samg’ cha sjUmiiim
slower. We quote Wool- lit 5)4 to fle, fhe-latter
price for very nice* anil 1 sheared at. 4to 4Jfc. A tew
extra brought 4*c. The supply this week was* mostly
nil sold this mornine.
Swine are about a good trade dbiitg in
heavy bogt>* nmi none at aii'ift thin ones, for which-there
14 no demand-, Wo quote .Ivecorn-fed 1°
44c; do stj)i v to- corn-fGdiaP4J( to
s?£c, and do si>Uat4)tf to oW
Asin-:.« aaThs iwurkot* is without almnaa tmnotai tha
demand fnir;-hhl«* of-Pole-a* 85 62*,and IVnrlkatftJ kO.
Fl«»u« .;*«-• 'ii’jn market for WVstern and
State Flour opened rlulli r«j)d heavy ; era. Itio dose of
*CI anse prices 'leclihad<sdr7*c; at the conaeseion there
v. jis more inquiry. tra4» brands sell siovrty at about
previous pi ices. ~
C’ftbftdUh FIMiP Ife-hWer* and Is heevy al ihe close;
sales of 1,900 hbli at-ftlft 15A6.50 for extra*
Southern Flnnr iai-n. noderate request;: the low grades
»rnfreely offered. nadi are lower; halmo! 1.760 bids* at
5;5.30«T0-for mixad 1 he,good superfine Unlthuore, &<k* and
SA.Vto.Z for axtvsa.
live Flour is in fairrequeal, and &.»taunh' • solas of QOfr.
Mila at 83;10»*k26.
Horn Meal steady and in fah’-reinest; sales of 900,
hbis At>#'2Meti2-. , 30 for Jersey *imYJ3,l5 for Brandywine,.
Vfin<usv.-. market I* muyj. »ot*ve and is betior;;
sales of 2, own bWe at latter for best Ohio*
(ijUlf*. TPHrk*.' 1« TCrnxnl.flpd, ftmi tho^ - d)T»
M>r-U!«-!it. «•» •£ Jr main! alike limited. The Inquiry in
iHuiiiiv tj complete cargoes. Tho sales are 13,400 bus.ab
8?1 ZYt'rf for sm>*er lowa. dt£lvj red; SI.PS for red
on \dvr v for roi'.Weatera, delivered.
iiuilry m in foir rtrqnMtt Mid in limited itiDPlKvaakl
9t%«qtnis- State, at railrMKb Ovpot, at 8&c; asnsMbW-or
Long Island at 80c. idftlt h In limited deaaaiaL and
b«.viv; sales of 600 b,i* at 51.08. at the railraaddepot.
It? m ie in limited ['loinand*; sales of 2,700 bus. &1 8O418I0*
C.irn is without iir^ntaistchange, »cUt©
at> the closst
The inquiry is mainly for export Southern of all
)k ds is scarce; talas of 41,000 btishals at69jig*6ltfft for
Western mixed, )n store and delivered; 00eȤ3c for Jer
sey yellow, and ftfofo* do. white, and 440- ter damaged,
mixed, in atnro.
P&fk ttisfhitta without change
demand Is fait: saKs of 750 barrels at 813a18.17 Cse
Mess;Bl3.Sd.fcr uninspected do.| W2.2MHforB«ilfcw
Prime Mess: 810.2de10.50 for Prime, and BU.6oftM.7i
for Clear. , , «. _
Beef is rather better, and in improved demand;- sale*
of 550 bbli at 812.25013 for plain moaii and 811250
is infairdsmand; sales of I,2ootierces at
$2O for prime mess; and 2,300 for India shipments, BmC
bams are iteady: sales of 160 bbls at 817 ftIT.M.
Bacon is in request and firm, parttenlarly sheet
mWdlei; wlMoflitNbuktTa forlimiiibMiTyclbc
do ttgri ribbed. T^cfei 1 do 108, ctav. •BdTXMXd
forlonyde.
Xlut Meats ars firm and In fair demand.
iird to ma Ht a rttldr dMUBd 1 Mill Ot I|M4 Whg
The Apportionment Bill*
EVENING SESSION.
Jonif, April
l«s of stocks at the second
450'N Y Gen B ...b3 S 3 %
50 d0.,«,*,..530 S 3
60 do at 60 83
199 Ell? Aiiiiiiim 3f
309 d0,,,,,.,90*) QJX
50 Erie B Pref,»s6o 61
50 Hud Biver. 36Jf
5 Slirh Geu K.sW 55
50 Mich S*& if I b3O 23]^
299 110 2-i*
40 111 Cent Sep 62)4
100 d 0... 62y
400 d0...,.,..840 62
100 do .U3QO2*
200 Gul A Chi K ... 63*
25 Glevs & Tul K._ 46
600 do *,.453C
10 do 46 *
100 Chi * R 1....530-55*
100 do s6O 55*
30 Mil A P duC.... 2«
150 dd 27*
60 do 2T*
5 do 27
30 Ch BAQ 8.b30 62*
200 Harlem li .61
.. \VjlmfnlluK3 A Mount aolA
!ry goods, couaUtifcg of drat*
r of George H. Stuart k Co.
T&lt* MiCdRKRTO.