lc iron-clatl vessels, when, as in ibc case of the Monitor, grappling and hoarding can easily be rendered impossible, means •wholly unknown to engineers of the present day must he adopted. The present was constructed as an experiment, and no extraordinary precautions have been used to prevent boarding. In the new vessels now In course of construction, such arrange ments will be made that boarding will simply be an impossibility. An absolutely impreg nable vessel, that Odnhot be hoarded, would seem to meet all present exigencies*. Certain ly no number of men would be available against a ship of this kind. It is also contended that a perfectly successful iron-plated war-steamer must not be simply a vessel for harbor defence j she must with certainty be able to go along our coast un aided and In moderately rough weather. The Monitor was not designed tv have high speed; she has, however, all that was considered desirables and tho now vessels will have such increased speed as will render them as swift as other iron-plated ships. OKS />)' *I1« Ilfei-lAMS'I 1 OBJECTS OP THE war is to retain uniter one General Government the whole territory of the United States. Few contests have ever been waged for a better cause than this. It forms an Issue practical, unmistakable, and vitally important to the American people. All patriots, whatever may he theii divovsity of opiniants on nrinoe sub jects, will unite in maintaining the Republic one and indivisible, now and forever. Sepa ration is a forerunner of death—unity a neces sity of a continued and prosperous existence. If our armies prove, as they doubtless will, completely triumphant, all the heresies of Se cession will be killed and buried deeper than plummet ever sounded. In the desperate con test which tlie rebellion has provoked, the Union or its foes must be politically destroy ed. All the signs of the times indicate that victory will crown the exertions of our coun try’s noble armies. The letter from Cairo, upon our first page, will be found as interesting as any that have lately appeared from that locality. The description of General Hallack’s personnel is truthful) as bis brief speech, on the occasion referred to by our corres pondent, is characteristic. The rebels’ accounts of the Winchester and Pea Ridge battles, published elsewhere, are among the most amusing accessions to the literature of the war. However deficient the rebels may at times appear In their rhetoric, their talont for hyperhole cannot be called in question. Yfr, ape indebted to Adams’ Express Company for late North Carolina papers. j THE CAPTURE OF FORT PULASKI. I The capture of Fort Pulaski is one of the 1 moat gratifying and important events of the I war. It was seized by the traitors almost im i mediately after the fall of Sumpter, and it was I surrendered to our forces on tho anniversary j "f 6m commencement of the fire from the I Charleston batteries against Major Aniihksox’s j little garrison. It was an extremely difficult -and laborious task to complete the prepara- I tions for the late attack. Our soldiers had no | such advantages, in their investment, as the ! South Carolinians possessed through the trea chery and imbecility of the Buchanan Admi nistration. The rebel commander had no orders to sutler batteries to be erected on every side without tiling a gun. The stolen cannon of his stronghold swept the country in every direct ion for miles. It was only by ardiious and secret toil, through swamps and cane-brakes, that our gallant troops wore finally enabled to place in proper position the guns which so speedily compelled the enemy to surrender. Cut oil' from supplies and rein forcements. the garrison, which had gloried in the humiliation of tho national (lag one year before, were taught to fear and respect, if they do not love and obey, the authority of the Government they wilfully defied, The people of Savannah are doubtless ter ribly panic-stricken. Their chief and almost their only defence against the approach of our troops has fallen imo our possession. It was reported a few days ago, that they had sent a message to the garrison of Fort Pulaski flint the opening of our batteries against it would bo the signal for the speedy march of thiily thousand men to their relief. But dis cretion was doubtless deemed the hotter part of llieir valor, and it does not appear that they made a single effort to redeem this pledge. The capture of Fort Sumpter was con sidered, at the time it occurred, a great mili tary achievement by ilio misguided people of the rebellious States. They einpffoyetl months hi ju-eparatlon, on tlicir own soli, while nol u hostile linger was raised against them. They can now see how easily the Government can spare men enough to march among them (not vv ithstanding all their loud threats and angry declamation,) and to perform a much more difficult feat, while it is winning victories in every oilier direction. This exhibition of its power should teach them, if anything can, that the forbearance which they attributed to weakness and cowardice was caused by feel ings ol compassion and an indisposition to resort to the force that, in times of emergency, ean be wielded with such terrible effect. The time will probably soon approach when j Charleston, the starting point of the rebellion, ! will nisi) full into our hands. Ilor outworks i arc rapidly tottering. Br&NsiDK on the north | and Hitter on the south, at points not far ! distant, perpetually remind-, lie*.-traitorous j citizens that a day of retribution cannot be ; tor distant when their pride will be hnmbicd [ in the vKif-ij and their insults and injuries to j the nation be fully avenged. Description of Fort rulnski. The importance of having Fort Pulaski in our possession cannot be overestimated. It is about eighteen miles from Savannah, and is the principal defence of that important city. So long as the rebels had it in their hands they effectually shut out all of our large war vessels from proceeding to Savannah, although by the energy and foresight ol Commodore Dupont several of our gun boats reached the rear of Fort Pulaski by way of Warsaw Sound, and shut it off from nil communication with Savannah. Fort Pulaski was visited, in May lust, by Mr. Bussell, of the London Times, and he then pronounced it to be one of the finest and most scientifically-constructed forts he hud ever visited. The fort is an irregular penta gon. with the base line or curtain face inland, and the oilier faces casemated. and bearing on the ap yrvuctrss. The curtain, vrtxtah is simply crcuel luted, is covered by a redan, surrounded. by n deep ditch, inside the parapet of which arc granite platforms ready for the reception of guns. The pftpftpfefc is lldfch, and the scarp and coun terscarp are faced with solid masonry. A draw bridge affords access to the interior of the re dan, whence the gate of the fort is approached Across h deep and broad moat, which is crowed by another drawbridge. The walls are exceedingly solid and well built of hard gray brick, strung us iron, upwards of six feet in thickness, the case mates and bombproof's being lofty, airy, and capa cious, though there is not quite depth enough he tween the walls at the salient and gun-carringcs. The work was originally intended to mount one hundred and twenty-eight guns, all of large cali bre. and it is probable that the rebels had that many guns mounted at the time of its investment by the Federal troops. Everything the rebels re quired to withstand a long siege was in the fort; the platforms and gun-carriages were solid and well made ; the embrasures of the casemates admirably constructed, and the ventilation of the bomb proofs carefully provided for. Thore wore also three furnaces for heating shut. Tho fort was one of the best of Us size in the world, and would have been impregnable if it had been defended by sol diers fighting in a righteous cause. Fort Sumpter, at the time of iu bombardment by the robels, was not as well prepared for a siege as Fort Pulaski at the time our forces opened the bombardment, yet the heroic band in the former fort made a more gulhint rctfelnnoß than those in the latter. Vessels drawing fifteen feet of water can now usccr.d to tho city of Savannah itself, and that place in now at. our may, True, Fort Jiwtaon, about tbri'o miles fibovo' the oily, is in the way; but, as it i., »aly a --mall earthwork, mounting a few guns, it can easily be shelled out by our gunboats. Till' City of Kuvnimnlu Savannah—than which there is no more import* ant point on the Southern const, New Orleans ex cepted—is the capital of Chatham county, and Is situated on tho right hank of !ha Savannah river, ninety miles from Charleston, and one hundred and eighty-eight miles from Milledgeville, the capital of the State. The city contains about 30,000 in habitants; is built on a sandy plain, elevated about iorty feet above low-water mark, and the streets are regularly laid out. It contains many handsome private residences. Among the public buildings may be noticed the City .Exchange. Cus tom House, Oglethorpe’s Mall, and the mate Arsenal. It likowiso contains numerous churches, benevolent institutions, and a public library of nearly six thousand volumes. At the time of the rebellion breaking out it supported five news papers. Only one or two are now published there. Savannah is the centre of on extended railway system, which bad contributed greatly to its pros perity. and in fact, together with its commerce, had given it its flourishing condition. The names, connection*, and lengths of the linos which con verge to this pomt. or are tributaries to the trade of SAvunnnh, are as follows * The C'enti al Railroad, connecting Macon with Sa vannah 3 be W synedborongb ami Augusta, exteuiiiug from the Ontral Railroad to Auausta man Tim Millt'rij'evilie and Eaton, connecting with the Central Railroad The southwestern Railroad, which connects with the Central at Hacor, and extends to the Chauahooche river The M iircd/tpo Railroad, extending from Columbus to tlie Southwestern Railroad Thu Macon ami Western, which connects the Cen tral Ruilroad with the Georgia Railroad at At lanta The Wtsturn and Atlantic, leading from Atlanta to (Jliklhlhnojia. 11l !T4iint»B£tM. The OroTgla Railroad, connecting Augusta with the two lines last ineutioued Thu Atlici 8 branch of the Georgia Railroad 40 The Washington Branch of the Georgia Railroad 17 The Rome Branch of the Western apd Atlantic, «■ 29 The Atlantic »»>a 1/agrauge Railroad, ««••*«.*, ,,, eg Tliu Kaat Tmmebfiee and Georgia, connecting Sa vannah with Knoxville 82 Total Iriigth, The commerce of Savannah, previous to the out break of tbe war, was very prosperous. A semi weekly line of passenger steamers made trips to Philadelphia and New York; and daily lines were established with Charleston. It likewise had di rect communication with Europe. The principal exports were cotton, rice, and naval stores. Mn. llasslers Concert. —Mr. Mark Hossler is making the most extensive arrangements for his mammoth concert, on Raster Monday night, at the Academy of Music, It will be a treat of no ordi nary kind to listen to tbe magio fingering of the piano, by Mr. William Mason, whose appearance in Philadelphia, five years ago, will., be remem bered by our music-loving people. Mr. Hassler has provided an excellent programme, and we expect to see the Academy crowded. Assembly Buildings. —The loveis of science, Interesting amusement, and historical instruction, should not forget the matinee of the << Scenes in India and the Sepoy Rebellion,” at the Assembly Buildings, this afternoon, and the regular exhibi tion this evening. Tub liKßF.i.i.ioN Record. —From Mr. John Mc- Farlan we have Part XY, of ftjs valuable work, a current history of the war. It is embellished with portraits, on steel, of Governor Andrew of Massa chusetts, and Lieutenant W. Lowell Putnam. Fif teenth Massachusetts Volunteers Stock of Jeweiry, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Ac — PaDCOHSt & Warnock, auctioneers, have now arranged for examination, to be sold this morning, a large stock of jewelry, fancy goods, stationery, So. LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL." General Wool was greatly mistaken when he telegraphed Secretary Stanton that the Army of the Potomac, would not meet with lrmeh opposition in Virginia. Ynrktown is about twenty miles from Fortress Monroe, and yet that experienced and veteran captain was not able to discover that the enemy were con centrating even there in immense masses to op pose the advance of our troops to Richmond —so well do the traitors keep their own se crets. We must, therefore, expeetthat either the most successful siege or the hloodle&t bat tle of the war will take place at or near York town, Virginia. The ablest generals on both sides head the contending armies; MeCIcUiUl, McDowell, Fitz John and Andrew Porter, Heintzclman, and others, on our side, and Lee, Jo. Johnson, and Bankhead Magruder, of tho adverse eimso. The friends of General McClellan now insist that all his theories have been proved by the great body of traitor troops at Y'orkiown; that the rebels lmfl llmse troops cunstiuffly available, at Ma nassas, and that they hurried them forward to his new point ol attack tho moment his ad vance upon Manassas was abandoned. Not only docs he deserve the benefit of this de lonee, but it is to be hoped that henceforward, unless in cases of grievous negligence or open treason, the loyal papers will abstain from anything like damaging attacks upon tin: mili tary afcd political loaders who have tho desti nies of this country directly in charge. If General McClellan is the man the nation be lieved him to ho one year ago, iio will use tiro vast facilities and means placed at his disposal at Yorktown, and annihilate the rebel forces. J t must be admitted, however, that he labors under certain disadvantages, which may be stated, without going hack to inquire whether all might not now look more promising if the operations on the Potomac had been of a different character. The Merrimac is a pro tection to the reinforcements of the enemy, and may become an obstacle iu tlie way of ours, and the security of Richmond, now seriously menaced from hut one quarter, may induce the rebels to risk an attack, instead of waiting for one. These must not be called gloomy views. My object in this cor respondence is to speak the truth; and espe-' daily so at a time when so many thousands of the people of Pennsylvania are waiting with painful nnxinty for tho ovnnts undor the com mand of General McClellan. It is an easy thing to put a false color and a glittering gloss upon opinions, but when wo are deal ing with bold rcalHles, let us say what we feel without fearing to be called croakers. The early fallacious despatches from the bat tle at Pittsburg Landing inflicted agony un speakable upon thousands of families. Had the real truth been stated, or had the exagge rated despatch been withheld, much grief would have been spared at many a fireside. These arc times when wc cannot be .justified in deceiving our friends with unfounded news. When I come to the mere matter of indi vidual judgDicnl, I firmly believe ihit Gen. McClellan will make Y orktown the theatre of a victory more brilliant, though more despe rately contested, than that which crowned our arms ami contributed to the close of the con flict during the Revolution. It is stated as a curious historical fact, that the men who stood by Washington when ho compelled the surrender of Conwallis were not South ern but Northern troops—the soldiers of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and New England. Their descendants now fight under the same flag that marshalled the way for the legions of Washington, and they are fighting in the same cause that con secrated his sword. He struck against the British tyrant. Our brave men strike against a domestic tyrant, equally cruel, false, and unscrupulous. In counting the disadvantages of Gen. McClellan, we most not omit bis ad vantages. Other columns may attack the rebels when they least expect it; and our young Commander-in-chief sends messages of good cheer to the President, based, no doubt, upon the fact that he will be supported by the forces wliicli have already proved their valor oil other Virginia fields. But on this point it is neither sale nor politic to particu larize. Often as I reflect upon the fact that so many of our nearest and dearest are engaged lu this glorious struggle, I am constrained to condemn the efforts of certain partisan leaders in dis paragement of the war and the Administration. There t-5 hardly a household in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, in New York, New England, or the Northwest, that is not directly or in directly represented in the army of the Union. Do the anti-war and Secession sympathizers in the loyal States ever reflect that all these families are anxious to feel that their relatives and friends arc fighting in a good cause, and for a righteous ob ject ? Do they suppose that the calumnies they coin and circulate against the President, or against his patriotic friends, are making a history and a record against our defenders in the army and the navy ? This is not a war liegilh at the behest of a monarch, or precipi tated by imprudent counsels on the part of the Union mon of the free States: but a struggle ter liberty in tho best meaning of the term, anil for the maintenance of the hest Govern ment on earth. All that has been alleged against Secession our Northern soldiers have realized in a thousand forms. They see daily the rapacity, barbarity, ami crime, of the traitors. Some of them have felt the scalping-knife of the savages, hired to serve in tho ranks of Treason: others have beheld the dead bodies of their com panions torn from their graves, and mutilated amid the most fiendish joy and for the most monstrous purposes; others, again, have borne the most inhuman treatment inflicted upon them in Southern prisons. Insulted by South ern tmiksi they have learned how Treason can even transform and unsex gentle women, and while they pause in amazement at scenes so monstrous, they behold men whom they have been taught to regard as Christian Statesmen, giving countenance to practices abjured by all civilized nations. Do the tradueers of the war and of the Administration ever think what a change these fearful lessons have wrought in the opinions of our Northern soldiers, and in the feelings of their fathers, brothers, mothers, and sisters at home? No such crimes can be laid, thanlr God, at the doors of the Union soldiers and the Union people. No such indictment can be laid at the door of onr rulers and public servants in civil life. The captured troops of Secession are not hissed and hooted as they pass along our streets. They are comfortably clothed, fod, fostered, and prayed for, and they acknowledge, in thousands of cases, that imprisonment in the loyal States is in finitely to be preferred to the thank less service of contending for a bad cause. If we care for the living, we decently bury the dead. With ns no parole is broken; no bloody Indians employed to scalp and to massacre; no wells are poisoned; no honest debts repudiated; and none who differ from us are consigned to the scatfolil. The partisans of Secession in the loyal States never admit this irresistible contrast; but they must not fe licitate themselves that it has not produced a profound impression alike upon those who fight the battles of the country ami the millions who watch their cause with affectionate solicitude and patriotic pride. Occasional. .... 170 Mciir,rot's Piiilarkli-iiia City Directorv. — The twenty-fifth annual volume, being for the year 1562, lias just been published, and is printed with unusual neatness- Its size has been somewhat re duced—mainly owing to tha number of young men absent on military duty, and to the omission of a large number of females and others, occupying houses in which from three to ten families reside only for a very limited period. The Camden names are incorporated in the work, instead of being given separately. These are the prineipal changes. They leave a Directory accurate, and sufficiently full in all respects. Tbe Miscellaneous Civic Re cord is continued, wholly unabridged. This octavo volume, of over nine hundred pages, has been printed, hohnd, Ac,, in less than sixty days, Its information, in some cases, is So late as to be with in that period. G. f. Train,— Peterson & Brothers announce Mr. Train’s recent speeches, in England, on Slavery and Emancipation, and on PaTdoning Trai tors. Like all that he has written and said, they are Spirited and truthful, with a certain dash about them which is novel and striking. Large Sale of Stocks, Loans, Ac. —Messrs. Thomas A Sous 1 sale at the Exchange yASterdAy was attended by an unusually large company, in cluding the most respectable brokers in the city. The bidding was spirited throughout, and the prices were excellent. It was the largest piihltA sale of stooks.this season, amounting to 518,490. The stocks of the late Captain Toby, sold by the same firm in January, amounted to $10,415. A re T port oi yesterday's sale will be found in another column of to-day s paper. THE PRESS,—PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1862.1 WAsnivdTON, April 15,1802. FROM WASHINGTON. DESPATCHES FROM COMMODORE DUPONT RECEIVED. Commander Codon’s Operations on the Georgia Coast. Official Correspondence Relative to Mexican Affairs. BRIGADIER GENERALS CONFIRMED. BRIGADIER GENERAL MITCHELL TO BE MAUL A MAJOR GENERAL OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS OF PITTSBURG BATTLE RECEIVE!), Special Despatches to “The Press.” V'AsiuxaTOKi April 16,1862. Mexican Allans. Thfi President to-day, in response to a resolution of the House, transmitted volmrdnona documents enclosing all llie correspondence which lifts taken place since June lest relative to tho affairs of Mexico, ft glance at tlieir contents it appears that) on the 3d of that month, Secretary Shiva i:n, in writing to Minister Cor win, informs him that, from intelligence wearing an air of authenticity, a design exists on tho part of the insur gents of this country to gain possession of Lower Cali fornia, and that the Ih-cbidnit expects turn t-o exercise his best judgment, not only lu thwart this scheme, but to prevent rthel armed vessels from finding shelter in Mexi can ports, and from carrying arms through tho territory of that Republic. Tbo defence of the Mexican sovereignty is urg.d upon the attention of that Government, mid the declaration inside that the United States does nut desire tu acquire on? part of Mexico. On the IHh ol Juuo Mr. Corwin fcfoiiued Secretory Mmt it had licou hie conataut onoeaYor, since his arrival at tho city of Mexico, to pos sess the Mexican mind of the true cause of ourdifiicullies, and thus enable them to estimate the danger to Mexico which would result from any uitfavoruble termination of tlu»m. He was quite sine that, whilst the Mexican Go vernmei-t would endeavor to preserve peaceful relations with all the European Powers on fair terms, it regarded the United States as its true aud only valuable friend in any struggle which might involve the national existence. Toward the close of July, Mr. Corwin, ia the course Of his despatch, incidentally remarks that Europois quite willing to Bee us humbled, aud will not fail to take ad vantage of our embarrassments to execute purposes of which she would not have dreamed had we remainoil at peace. Itus was eaid with reference to tLie joint inter vention by England, France, and Spain iu tho affairs of Mexico. Mr. SxwAitn, writing to Mr. Uokwjn on the 2d of September, assures him that the President greatly di-nm-s that the political sfnittJ of Atexiro a,s an inde pendent nation should be permanently maintained, aud in Dec amber, after speaktag of the joint intervention, in forms him that the Government cannot consent to his re turning from Mexico, as he desired. It iB known that Mr. Corwin negotiated a treaty with Mexico, but tho Senate rejected it ou the ground that it was not advisable to assume, as was proposed, any portion of the principal or interest of the debt of Mexico, which would require tho coticuitmico of Huropeau Powers. In communicating this result fo Mr. Corwin, Mr.- Seward says, under date of April 3d: “Under theßo circumstances, the President is unable to suggest (o jon any other mode for contributing to the deliver ance of onr sister Republic from tho embarrassments by which it is Btirrounded, which will be acceptable to the Senate. I desire to direct your most earnest attention to the necessity of guarding, if possible, against any such pledge of the resources of Mexico to foroiga Powers as might affect cur cause injuriously, or impair the ability of the people of Mexico to sustain the free Government established by their own choice. You will not leave the Government of Mexico indoubt for a moment that tho Gmrnmttit fthd pevpl? of the natod state? are act in different concerning the peril by which they aro me naced.” Expedition up the York River—Strength of the Rebel Batteries. The steamer Yankee, Captain Eastman, arrived at the navy yard at nine o'clock this morning, having left York river at six o’clock yesterday afternoon. The Yankee went about eiybt miles up the York river on Sunday night, and anchored off Gloucester Point, where tho steamers Penobscot, Marble Heart, and Wachuut were already lying. The rebel battorios at tho Point are said to bo very extensive, mounting mostly one-hum I red-pound rifled guns. They tried the range of their guus on the steamms about three o’clock yesterday afternoon, the shot fulling very little short of the Marble Heart. The vessels then dropped down the river, and about three miles below* the Point discovered a party of rebola building a battery ou the north bank of the river, on whom the Yankee opened fire at a distance of three-fourths of a mile. The rebels seemed loth to abandon their works, and although the ehellsof the Yankee fell in their midst,, did not leave the vicinity, hut took refuge in the woods' and behind some neighboring log houses. The Yankee , after firing some sixty or seventy shot aud shell during an hour and a half, left the scene, the other boats having come up to do their share. As the ltwfcfie was leaving, the hoata of the Marl/le Heart were on the way So the shore to burn the houses behind which the enemy had taken re fuge. Duiing the engagement, a battery up the river fired some eight or ten shots, but they fell far short of them. Tho suns of the battorios, at UJoueostor Point, are said to be only in a position to reach vessels below them in the middle of the river, and light-draught vossels can approach within a short distance of the Poiut wi ll safety by Hugging the shore. Hon. Thomas A, Scott. This gentleman, at the request of Secretary Stanton, has been, for some weeks, in the'West facilitating the movements of Gen. lJi'Ei.i.V army. Tho telographic despatch, published in one of tho morning pipers yester day, to the effect that the sergeant-at-arms of the Penn sylvania Legislature was in Washington, with a warrant for tho arreßt of Mr. Scott, is wholly untrue. Since Mr. Scott has been Assistant Secretary of War he has been untiring in his energies to serve the feo vermnent, and no one for a moment could doubt liis integrity. He has always stood above reproach, and the President has on several occasions complimented liim for Ills fweistH nn4 jirigmwit on iiuportaut mitt, tera ccimectea with till: movements of the army. “The Young Gentlemen of the South.” At tlic outset of the conspiracy to break up the Unioa, the young men of the South—the flowers of first families —had to initiate rebellion. In the battles that havo two ci tided, they have been compelled to take the fore frout in order to infuse something of their own fire into the more Inert mass of the soldiery, who are made up of uh&tlh&y uwd eonUm&tueiul? to flail thfl n dead poor whites-'* Hundreds of these young men have sunk be neath the battle’s shroud, but thousands have perished by exposure in forced marches and retreats, and by win tering in camp. To prevent all this devastation 9F (he “young gentlemen of the South, Tr Jki-t Davis now re* commends the conscription, which will, of course, fill up the army principally from the poorer cUsgesa. Under that system, commissions can be given to the “gen iW.*” Nominations Confirmed The Senate, in executive session, to-day, confirmed the following nominations: CdV/tMiA* E. D. Mona as, 6f Stow Yavk, to b* Gu-ncrnl. The nominations of tfcte following Brigadier Generals were also confirmed: Caul Shviwj Colonel Katiuh Rimhall, of the Imli* atia Volunteers; rajmaster Benjamin' Alvoru, of tlio United States Army; Captain Gxokgk L. Hahtsuff, of the Adjutant General's Department; William S. Smith, of Ohio; Colonel CiuiM.KS Dmvens and Rufus Sexton*, Jju’.liof atUßHncil-ÜBOttB j CoIOUVI JiMlit H. V.\Ji A.M'K!') «f the Third New York Cavalry Regiment; Naroleon B. Btti’OUD, of Illinois. F Amos Perry, of Rhode Island, was confirmed as con sul to Turin Gen. Mitchell Nominated Major General. Brigadier Geueral Mitchell was nominated to-day for major general on the recommendation of the Secre tary Of War, in gallant nerviMfi in the capture ofHunta* villc, Decatur, and Stevenson Junction, Alabama. Count Sweisitz Chain, late aid-de-camp to the Arch duke Maximilian*, Govornor of Venice, has been ten dered an appointment oh aid-de-camp upon Gen. Fuk aiost’s staff. Women Firing at our Gunboats. One of our gunboats down the river shelled, a day or two sines, some rebel cavalry that they saw at some distance from the shore. Tie latter promptly scattered, hut three rebel women rushed out from honma in the neighborhood and-tried tlioir hands at the gunboats with rifles. They flred wide, and were much exasperated at the laughter which was occasioned by tlioir silly UToeity. The Slow Movements in the West—Bad Roads. As fault is found on account ef the allogod slow move mflbto ef eup columns in the Was*, the f&cfc should be stated that the roads are in a wretched condition. On this account, Beaureuarii is reported to have lost two days in moving up his artillery behind his masks of cavab y regiments. Our troops could effect no more in the West than in the East, wuru the former not aided by river navigation. The Revolving Fort. Officers of the Ordnance Bureau, who have been de railed by GeneralHirlev to ovAatinA thA tort, so called, a model of which is at the Treasury, report fa vorably. It excites much interest among military men. The general idea of the thing is to bring a great number *s, Mkttkknioiis, Ac. Oath of Allegiance. Mr. Grlueb introduced a bill in the Senate to*day providing that at all elections held here an unconditional oath of allegiance shall be administered before a person can vote. Branch Mint at Denver. The Senate Finance Committee reported House bill, to*day, establishing a branch mint at Denver, Colorado, appiopriating 875,000 therefor, and placing it under the control of the Philadelphia Mint. Death of the Wife of a Member of Congress. The wife of the Hon. A. W. Clark, member of Con* grew from tlie JeAcrw>» and Lewis Sew Vhrk, died in this city, yesterday, after a brief illnesß. Emancipation in the District. President Lincoln to day informed a confidential fi lend In a high position that iie win sign the bill abolish ing slavery in the District of Columbia. The Battle of Pittsburg Landing. The official reports of the battle of Pittsburg I,soiling were received here to-nlgm. Operations of Commander Godon on the Georgia Coast. Tlifi Nftvy Department Kae received despatches from Commodore Dr post, enclosing ft communication to him from Commander Godon*, dated United States steamer Mohican* March 30, from which it appears tfct on the 17th ult., with the launches and another armed boat, he entered Jekyl creek and proceeded to l>ublgnon*s place, where he discovered a deserted battery of three guns, placed so ns to command that stream, and the remains of a camp of some two hundred men. A considerable num ber of cattle remained on the island', but they were vory vitd upon our meu approaching them. On the 22d, the liibb made her appearance, and Oapt. Boutf.llk at once commenced placing the buoys for the bar and channel. Commander GonoN says: 44 OomrabrpiriD continue to come to ns \ sent ft num ber by the T'otomska to Fcrnanrtina, and also several by the Connecticut. Wo landed our field pieces, and a strong force on Colonel's Island, and obtained what we needed, and thAt night, after again firing a shell at Fancy Bluff, proceeded to St Simons. There I lauded All thfl fittfatHlLnuida, wills (heir corn »n«l provision:., tools, etc., and having housed them, set them to work. Already they have planted initatoes. To-morrow they will begin (o prepare the laud for corn. They have set up their mill, ami 1 have told them they are to plant cotton, and tbps become of use to tliemßOlveP, Th»y seem contented, hut without the protection of a vessel at the other end of the island, they are in danger of being interfered with by soldiers lauding in that di rection, and approaching them at night. 41 St. Simons is a line, rich island, about ten mile 3 long. On the north is a village called Frederica. It is flilid to bfe A heAlthy plAflfl. A thousand blocks coiihl lie usefully employed here, and made self-supporting. Such a colony, properly managed, would do much good. Those that are now here, some forty iu number, live on T. BuilerKing's place, and are under cover of our guns." Review or a Pennsylvania Regiment by the .President, Notwithstanding the fatiguing duties of the Picaidont iu connection with public business, he found time to day to respond in person to a visit to the White House of the iflcvwilh I’tmnnylYiiniu Yoluntear*. from “ Old Westmoreland.” But a brief moment was taken, and Colonel Coulter m&rm-uvrcd his regiment handily iu the confined spaco in front of the President's mansion. The command has been for some time engaged in guarding bridges. Ac., on the railroad north nf uh. Dull Day. Thore has been a remarkable absonco of rumor and war utwri to-day. With the exception of the debate in tbo Senate, on General SioNii’a case, nothing of interest look place in Congress to-day. Pennsylvania Avenue Railroad.g The Senate Committee on the District of Columbia re ported House bill to* day for a railway on Pennsylvania avenue, wiili material amendment. Several now corpo rators arc added. From General McClellan’s Army. THE REBELS BUSILY ERECTING NEW BATTERIES. A Butiery nt tlontcsier Shelled by Our Gunboats. IIEfORE YorktowX) April 15.—Yesterday morning; about 2 o'clock, a section of artillery wm posted within half a mile of the rebel works, near the river, supported by sufficient infantry to prevent their being enptu ed. Fifteen shots were fired iuto the rebel earthworks before they wore able to bring tlieir guns to bear, when our men withdrew without damage. A fine view was yesterday obtained of the position of the rebels, both at Yorktown and Gloucester, from Fairchild House, at the mouth of Wormlith’s creek, Twenty-fom* guns were seen in the water battery at Yorktown, aud nine at Gloucester. At the latter place a large number of workmen were engaged in erecting new works. At Yorktown, the old works used during the siego of 17S0 were still visible, and readily dJslitiguiaUod from those of recent construction. Heavy guns were mounted on their walls, and the rebel flag wab flying from the bat tlements. The principal wharf was covered with com inisfißry stores* while the rirer iraa dotted with sails. Every one appeared to be busy, as though the coming struggle depended upon hi 3 individual exertions. Late in the afcerncon, a schooner, anchored a short above the wharf, was burned. The flotilla was yesterday afternoon engaged iu shell ing out a body of rebels wlio were engaged in construct ing a short battery about four miles below Gloucester. The result of the firing was not known. 011 Saturday Corporal Walter H. Beau, of Company "E, Berdan’s Sharpshooters, was shot through the neck and back while ou picket duty. Things were remarkably quiet last night. A slight shower occurred this morning, but the sun soon made ili appearance. Tlie Latest from Fortress Monroe—All Quiet. Fortress MoNTiOE, April 15—4 o’clock P. M.—Noth ing has occurred since my despatch of this morning to disturb the quiet then represented. Thu fine weather is very favorable to the operations at Yoiktcwn, and it is probable that Gon. GlcUlelian will mood bo able to open his batteries ou the Fortifications of the enemy- The French Minister honored me with a visit this morning. He has gone to Norfolk, and will go to Rich mow). On entering the fort I gmblwa Mint* offiiir teen guns. JOHN E. WOOL, Maj. General. To the Hon. Edwin M. Stanton. Forth ess Monroe, April 14 —Nothing has been seen of the Merrimac to-day. The tide has been low, and this may have kept her in, B&r'ytbia morning a rebel tug ban cut from behind Sewell’s Point, but booh returned, teathix* the day, there was a large fire in the woods on the Point, apparently from the burning of brush, which attracted the attention of t'ie enrione, anti ssre rise to Bonn' speculations tlwt the rebels were building a new battery there. A Richmond paper contains an editorial exhibiting con siderablefearforthe safety of Richmond. It intimates that the Monitor, Ifavffaiiwk, and Galena, all armored vessels, might easily come up the James river, and by their in vulnerability and powerful guns, take aud keep posses sion of the city. To prevent such a result, it proposes that the channel of the James river shall be obstructed with atone. It e&Ve it li AblihilAtit tor the purpose, and should be used at once. Washington, April 15. —-Despatches flora Old Point* tip to nine o'clock this morning, report that all was quiet there. There were various rumors afloat about the MerrimaCi but nothing reliable. She had not made her appearance up to the hour above referred to. AITAIIiS AT CAIRO. Congratulations of Our Military Com manders Over the Victory at Island ft. 10. COMMODORE FOOTE AND GENERAL POPE STARTED FOR MEMPHIS. O.uno, April 13.—The following general order was read at the head of every command in General Pope’s army, at New Madrid, last evening, and created the wildest enthusiasm• HEAI'qUARTERS DISTRICT MlSSlSSjiri*!, > New Madrid, April 10. $ CESHHAL ORDER No. 3 Tli? followinj dwpttcli from Major (funeral Hallecfc, couwimnding this department, Iras been received, and, with this order, will be published at the head of every regiment and detachment of this command: St. Louts, April 8. To Major General Pope : I congratulate you aud yenr command on your splendid achievement. It ex cetds in 1-oldness and brilliancy all ether operations of this war. It will be memorable in military history and admired by future generations. You deserve well of your country. H. W. HALLKCK, Major General Commanding, Tbfl*Genw&l has little to add to this despatch. The conduct of the troops was splendid throughout. It was precisely what be expected. To such an army nothing was impossible., and the General commanding hopes yet to lead them to some field where superiority of numbers and position will tempt the enemy, to give thorn an op portunity to win the glory which they are so capable of achieving. The regiments and battalions of this com mand will inscribe on their flags “New Madrid and Island No. 10.” JOHN POPE, Major General Commanding. The troops Umt crossed the Mississippi have ntunud to New Madrid. The numb* rof prisoners will exceed the statement ef General Pope. They continue to come into camp in lots of from five to fifty, and the whole number will probably exceed 7,000, over 5,000 being now enrolled. It is, therefore, certain that hilt tow, if any, of General Mackall*s army escaped y esterday. Two splendid batteries of light artillery, rifled guns, feere found in the woods, and great amounts of valuable property are being found by our troops, CoTldieting of horses, mules, wagons* arms, &c. This movement has certainly been a most complete and most successful one. Everything has been captured, and not a man lost byour forces. WaSiiixvton, April 15. —The following despatch has reached the Navy Department: “Cairo, April 12.—The Flag-Qflicer (Commodore Foote) left New Madrid to-day. with the flotilla andmor tar bouts, on the way to Fort I’illow, accompanied by a large body of troos§.” • Payments of the Government Tax. ItoSToN, April 15. —A bill was reported in the Legisla ture, to-day, for the payment of $701,000 to the General Government, being- the portion due from Massachusetts of the $20,000,000 national tax, voted by Congress in August last. From (General Banks’ Army Ekenhuri., Ya., April 15.—A national salute in cele bration of tha recent victories was flred at noon to-day by order of General Banks. Great enthusiasm wustnani ffStefi tiirCUnlWllt (19 d>Yi?IPR Hie firing at our pickets is coniinued by tlie rebels. The Heroes of Ball’s Bluff—The Bodies oi the Slain to be Properly Cared For. Depopulation op Ireland, and the Con&e* QUKifCX. —The Registrar General baa published am abstract of the agricultural statistics of Ireland for the yeai 1861 It is with great regret we perceive a continuous decline in tbo amount of land under cultivation, the value of the crops, and the quantity of live stock. Thus, in 1861, ire had less wheat by 60,154 acres than in 1860, and although there has been an increase in the quantity of land under oats, barley, hoans, and peas, yet there is a deficit of 15,701 aorei of cereal crops. In green crops there is a total falling off of 36,974 acres. In potatoes alone we planted 1 33,879 acres less than in 1860. The cabbage and turnip crops alone onhibit an increase. Nor can it bt said that the land unoccupied by ce real or green crops has been turned into meadow ; for in meadow lands there is a falling oft of 47,907 > acres. The tdal decrease of land under crops re quiring labor in 1861, ia no leas than 81,370, which represents a very serious diminution of employ ment, wages, and food for man and beast. Turning to the tables of livo stock,there is a decrease of horses in 1361, ts compand with 1860, amounting to 6,000; a decease of cattle amounting to 138,000 head; an incre&e of sheep of l,SOO; and a de crease of pigs ts the number of ISO,OOO ! The decrease in the vdue of live stock amounts to i-l,« 161,346, as totolpirod with 1860. The decrease in the' value of crips, arising from two conse cutive bad seasons,is more than £3,000,600. There is a slight decrease’n the number of emigrants from tbla country Puiirjg the first seven months of 1890, tie total iumler of emigrants was 99,782 In the same period of 1161, tbe total was 45,503, being a decrease of 10,27 i But the pressure must have been severe whiob uiyed 45,000 to leave our shores when the United Stdes were virtually closed te them by the civil war These statistics leave be hind them a very painfil impression, for they prove The New York State Canale. I that we are continuous declining in all things fir hast, N. Y., April ID.-TW State canids will be j which make a nation (mid #nd happy. opened on the let of ' I Harhisiumki, April 15. —1 t having been represented to Governor ■ClU'tin that tlie bodies of the Pennsyl vanians who felt at Ball’d Bluff >rereuot properly buried, and are now exposed, he Ims directed Surgeon General Smith to have them properly cared for, with as little de lay aa couible, and irarind on thn field; of at Waikinstom of brought into the State, at Ida discretion. Itia dne to the memory of these gallant men, and to their relatives and friends, that the Government should bestow upon them the rites of Christian burial, and this act reflects credit upon Governor Curtin and the State, Ferrous interested should apply to Surgeon General Smith for further information. fcNews l'rom the frigate Vermont. fti;iv Yohk, April 15.—Tho tinted States frigate tfirfrfne ha 3 arrived from a cruise m Be arch of tbe Uuited States frigate Vermont. She fell in with her on the 29th of March off Bermuda, tying unmanageable in the trough of the sea. She kept company with the Vermont for two days, supplying her with sails, rigging, etc., and lost sight of her during a sale on the let of April. The 1 a>«- wmt wft* then in good condition and would make for Bolt ItoyaL From Kingston, Jamaica Destructive Fire—Loss £llOO,OOO. New Yobk, April 15.—Arrived, steamer Plantagcnet t from Kingston, Jamaica. A great fire occurred at Kingston on the Slst alt. The entire property bounded by Church, King, and Harbor struts, and the harbor, including part of Port Royal aud Little Port Royal streets, and Temple tone, wiw de stroyed. The less is estimated at .£300,000. Sailing of the Niagara. Btt&TOffi Api il Io.~Tl»e Cnnard steamer sail* tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. Her mails close at 3 A. H. Arrival of the Sabine. Jfv;w Vosxkj A.ptil 45.—The- United. States frigate Sfa tnwc has arrived. ANOTHER VICTORY! FORT PULASKI TAKEN. Uneonditi6»al Surrender of the Garrison. TERRIFIC BOMBARDMENT. OUR PARROTT RUNS DID THE WORK. THE WAXES BREACHED AWD THE MAGA. ZHf£ PIERCED. REBEL LOSS FOUR WOUNDED, THE NUMBER OF PRISONERS UNKNOWN Bai.ti.moi:!-:, April 15.—The Savannah Republican, of tlin 12th instant, received here, announces the uncondi tional surrender of Fort Pulaski on the previous day. Seven largo breaches were made In the walls by our batteries of Parrolt guns at King’s Lauding, and nil the barbette guns on that side, and three of the casemate gum?! we dismounted* Three balls entered the magazine of tho fort. Colonel Olmstead, the rebel commander, signalled tho day previous to the surrender, that our firo was BO terri ble that no human being could stand upon the parapet for even a moment. Additional Particulars I <>itT]'Ki?s Moxiiok, April 14.—A Hag of truco wont up to Craney Island this afternoon, and brought back two Norfolk paper?. They were taken lo headquarters, and tliCUgl* Odntahiing the important Information of tho uu comliiional surrender of Fort Pulaski, au elfort was made, in acconhtr.co with the policy that prevails here, to keep even good news from the representatives of tho press. 1 am,however, enabled to give you the substance oP tho glorious nowg as published in the* Savannah A's pablican. It says substantially that it learns with deep regret that, after a gallant defence against guu6 mostly supcri-T, Fort Pulaski surrendered unconditionally 2 o'clock P. M., yesterday, the 11th inst. Corporal Law, of the Pulaski Guards, who did not leave Thunderbolt until after the flag was hauled down, brings the intelligence of the event. The surrender was unconditional. Seven large breaehM were made in the south wall by tho Federal battery of eight Parrott guns at King’s Landing. All the barbette guns on that side were dismounted, and also three of the casemate guns, leaving but one gnu bearing on that point. Three balls entered the tn&gauliu, and a iU.-ir broftch was made in it. The balls used were conicat, and wore propelled with such forco that they went clear through the walls at nearly every fire. Col. OUnstead, who was in command, telegraphed the previous evening that no human being could Stand UPOII the ramparts for even a single moment, and that over one thousand large shells had exploded within the fort. The Republican publishes the above as a postscript to a part of its tilitiotii and makes nn comjQont nor givoa any particulars as to the number of men aud officers in the fort at the time of its surrender. It says, however, that none of its defenders were killed, aud but four wounded. Relief of the Wounded. St. louts, April 15 —We sent a boat laden with sup plies, and attended by doctors and nurses, to the seat-of war. Will you pay the expenses of the boat alone, and enable us to use tho money raised to the wouuded T We have a number already here, and more on the way. J. W. DELPK. To the lion. Edwix M. Stanton, See’y of War. Prisoners from Island No. 10 Nkw York, April 15.—The rebel officers Generals Hackall, Brown, and Gaunt, Majors Davidson aud Hackall, and Oapt. Seilher, passed through hero for Fort "Warren to-day, under cliarge of Capt. Seirridgo, of VboUnited States Army. laEXTISK FROM NEW YORK. [Correspondence of The ProßS.l New York, April 15,1862. Now York is jubilant to*aay. The intense anxiety which prevailed in reference to Yorhiown, and the details of Pittsburg Landing, has given way to ecstasy over the surrender of Fort Pulaski. This will give our generals at otter points a breathing spell, as it will tako several days for the people to lise to the same degree pf uneasi ness as that from which Pulaski has just released them. H. Winslow, formerly Secretary of the Society for Promoting National Unity, thus depicts the decease of that short-lived institution: “After all communication with the Southern States was finally stopped byHJovernment, it woe, of course, im possible to correspond in any way to promote the end of the Society for Promoting National Unity. The object of the society was to prevent civil war, if possible, by a mutual adjustment; but after the South rose in rebellion and the appeal was made to the sword, thore was no longer any other means of settling the difficulty. It was, therefore, judged best by a unanimous vote, to suspend ali action of tho society, and encourage the Government in the appeal to arms to put down the rebellion.” The commissioners to examine national prisoners had briore them thirteen political prisouaM to-day. They were all recon rnittcil to Fort Lafayette to await the de cision of the commissioners. A special meeting of the New York Chamber of Com pf?Fv® wiU be held te-pwriw to wiieifler a report on tbs subjects of internal taxation fur the support of tho General Government, and the certificates of indebted ness issued by the Government in payment of debts due by it to individuals for set vices rendered or supplies furnished* United States Marshal Murray will sell at auction, In Boston, on the- 2d of May, tiva thousand bags of coffee. The United States transport Jersey Blue, Captain Jackson, arrived this morning from Nuwbern, whence she sailed 11th and from Hutteras Inlet 13tU. There had been -nothing new sit KcwLern. Preparations were being made for the Biege of Fort Macon, getting heavy guns into position. Tho bridge over the river Neuse had been finished. The transport Albany wouM sail for New York 12th, with two lumdied anti fifty Confederate prisoners, taken at Newbern. The health of ike troops conl'ti*ied good, auil hut few cases of fever and ague bad beeu known. The transport Thomas Sparks had just arrived at Hatteras. No new arrivals at Newbern. The Albany politicians and Mayor Opiykc of this city are at loggerheads in reference t? Metropolitan health bill. The mayor does not think any commission will be popular on which tho mayors of New i'ork and Brooklyn are not represented. He speaks of the public unanimity on this subject. In doing this, however, lie does more than be is warranted in doing, foi, although our people would prefer that our city authorities should manage our city interests, yet they will consider that their representatives in Albany have done well if they make such provision as will give us a commission, who will give us clean streets. Any commission who will ac complish tliis will receive the people’s taxes and theif iieartreit tlian&s to boot, whether filnyor VptyHv* UlUy have a hand in it or not. THE MARKETS. Ashes are unchanged, with sales at Ss.C2i£ for Pots and £5.5G for Pearls. BiitAi».-TL*m r s.—The morkot for State and Western Flour is heavy and unsettled \ prices are five cents lower, and the business is limited at the decline. The sales are 5,500 bbls at for superfiue State, $4 95ffi5.05 for extra State, $?4.55®4 00 for superfine Michigan, In diana, Ohio, lowa, tfc., and 15.5006 20 for extra do* m. eluding shipping brands of round hoop Ohio, at ,10.40® 0.45, and trade brands of do at 15 50a 0.50. Southern Flour is heavy and in favor of the buyer, with a dull market: sales 500 bbls at 55.20.cr5.70 for superfiue Baltimore. for extra do. Canadian T’lour is dull aud drooping, with sales or -KKJ bbls at 15o for winter extra brands. Wheat is very dull, and prices are nominally un changed : sales 5,000 bus winter red Western on terms net made public. Rye is quiet and steady at ?9®S2c. Barley is firm, with sites of 3,000 bus extra choice Canada West at SI. Oats are dull at 3S®4oc for Jersey, Canadian, Western, smd gtate, Tobacco —The market continues inactive, and no in creased activity is looked for until Congress takes final action on tho tax bill. Sales 140 . hhds Kentucky at 47#c, and, by auction, 50 bales damaged Sagua at 17® IStfc. Couro.—American ingot is dull and in favor of tho buyer; salesso,ooo ltis Baltimore at2L£. cash. Gunny Bags aro quiet, with sales of 200 bales at 12%, eash. 2 Hemp.—The market is generally dull, and we have only to notice sales of 350 bales Jute at It. Leah Pig is firmer* and there have been soles of Spanish at $6.37#. Skbi>s.—Grats Seeds are dull, and there is but little movement; Clover Is quoted at S®B#, and Timothy at $1.62# ® 1.’87#. Calcutta Linseed is nominal. Tin —Tiled: is firm, and quoted at 20^®29# for Stiaitai and 31 for Bauca. riateß aro quiet and un» cfcangtd. Wiiiskv is firmer, with sales of 600 bbls at 23# ©24. Provisions. —Pork is dull and h*avy; sales 350 bbls at $12.75 for mess, and $lO 25®10.37# for prime. Beef is lii&etlvs, Hllli sides of 175 bkU at Ss®B for idiiutry mees, $4®4.50 for country prime; sl2® 13 for repacked western, and sl4® 15 for extra mess. Tierce beef is quiet at $2O for prime mesa, and $23 for India mess. Beef hams are dull at $17®17 50 for western. Bacon is quiet and ateftdy, Cut meats are in moderate request, with sales of IdOpkgs at &# ©Sc for bams, and 4# ©sc tor shoulders. Lard is heavy and lower ; sales 1200 bbls and tes at 7#®B# for No. 1 to prime kettle rendered western. The following were the sal Loeud to-day £ lea of stocks at the second 1 10 Pac M 500.....,.101# 50 do &60..101# 50 do sOQ.IOO# 25 do g. 30.102 50 do tftMtftTffr lo2^ 250 do.. 50 d 0... 103 60 do .810.103 50 do 830.103 125 N Y Cen B 82# 2d 111 Cent 50p.......-01 % 100 d0..,......b30 61X 10 do 61# 100 do b3O 61# 200 Gal & Chi B 67% 100 Clev&T Bex-d blO 42# 25 Ohi & RIR &iU 50 do 51# | 20 31 & PDuChien.w 26 15000 U 8 6s ’Bl Cp.... 93)4 1000 US 6s’Bl Keg.. 60C0 U 8 6b 1 yr certs 97 j£ 7000 Tenn 6a ’9O, 10000 dp,„ vt ,,610 55 16000 Virginia 57 1000 Missouri 6s .... 49% 5000 d 0.... 49# 8000 do b3O 49* 2000 GiB A Q Bs,ii.. 931' 2000 Chicago & K 1..100' 6000 Tol A W 2d 5 ISkN America.. 92# 10000 Am G01d.... slO.lol* 50000 do 1)60.1017f 75000 d 0.... 1011,' 100 Harlem 8...... 12X 55 Panama R 122 mm comss-HBSi session. THE CASE OF GEN. STONE. HIS DEFENrE BY MR. MeDOUSALE. CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GO VERNMENT. A count OF ADJUDICATION to be established. The Delay in Exchanging Colonels Cor coran and Wilcox. INFORMATION TTPON THE SUBJECT DESIRED. WABnjffsmi April 1&, 1802, SENATE. Petition* Mr. WILKINSON (Ttop.), of Minnesota, presented a petition from citizens of Minnesota, praying that Con grcsH will call on all llie peoplo of the United {-'lutes, bend and free, to aid in the suppression of the rebellion, and assuring them of the protection of the flag therefore. lliinHfirations of Electors. Mr. Git IMES (Hep.), of Towa, obtained leave to intro- bill prescribing the'jualiflcations of electors in the city of Washington. Laid over. Brunch Mint sit Denver. Mr. FfiSdENDEN (Rep.), of Maine, from the Com mittee oa Finance, reported the House bill, without amendment, for establishing :i branch mint at Denver, Colorado. Charges Against i>est net lie did hot know. That testimony should not be drawn from him now. While the country was struggling for its existence, ami unborn generations were to be taxed, traitors wore walking these streets. The Senator talked about consti tmicnalliberty. Breckinridge used to stay here Jffih about it, and lie was a traitor at heart. It was SO With others. Those who talked of habeas corpus in times like these were sympathizers with the rebellion. The movements of our army were known by ths rebels as quick as it was known among loyal people. Tlie Government had ati tempted to keep this information away from traitors, but had failed. A time of revolution domandel striegeut measures, but traitors had been too lenieutly dealt with, owing to too much goodness of heart on the part of the r™r Ie e? a North, An timt Mr Slcßougall had said of General Stone would equally apply to Jeff D&YiS, The latter was in Mexico and hud defended the Govern ment. yet he was a traitor. Lucifer was an angel iu heaven once, hut he bad fallen, and had not been re spected much Biuce in that quarter. Alt. WA DE £d&tihiied &.t gome length, a -vigor ous prosecution of the war, even at the sacrifice ot' slavery. Let slavery d»o and tho Union live. A Substitute Offered* Mr. WI LSON (Rep.), of Massachusetts, offered a sub stitute for the Mulatto*. e&liliu! an tka PiuwiJcht for Ul information not incompatible with the public interests la ltlatlon to the arrest of Gen. Stone. Before n veto was taken, Mr. McDOUGALL desired that the resolution should be laid over till to-morrow, as lie wished to reply. The Feiiiisylvjmiui Avenue Railroad* Mr. MORRILL (Rep ), of Maine, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported back the House Pennsylvania Avenue Railroad hill, with amendments. The Naval Appropriation Bill. Air. SHERMAN (Rep.), of Ohio, from the conference committee, reported back the naval appropriation bill. After an executive session, the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES* Cvlonri Corcoran Mr. TROWBRIDGE (Bep ), of Michigan, called up the motion heretofore made by him to reconsider the vote by which, on the 24th of March, the House adopted a resolution requesting the Secretary of War to Inform IhtM if tho cause, if any, far tli4 tutM&fed J«lay la exchanging Colonel Corcoran, who has been a prisoner at the South since July, and directing him to stop all exchanges until Colonel Corcoran shall be released. Mr. Trowbridge wished to say distinctly that it was no part of hid desire to place impediments in the way of the release of Colonel Corcoran; but be protested, anil asked tho House to join him, against making the release of the other prisoners subordinate to that of Corcoran. .He (Mr. Trowbridge) mentioned tho name of Col. Wilcox, of the Michigan First Regiment, who led a brigade at the battle of'Bull Run* as a man of equal bravery and gallant?j with that officer. Mri MALLORY (U.), of Kentucky, said he met with Colonel Woodruff, the other day, aud heard him tell the President and Secretary of State, that though our pri soners at Richmond are exceedingly anxious to be re leased, they are willing, if the purpose of the Govern ment should require it, to remain there as prisoners, and to serve their country in that way as in any other. Mr. ANCONA (Dem.), of Pennsylvania, who offered tho resolution, said he was not aware, till now, ttiat Col. CorcorAn was still a prisoner, and bia only desire was to call alitiition to ILt fact that Worthy and gallant soldiers are still prißonors, and to ascertain the cause ot the do lay in making exchanges Alter further conversation, the resolution was amended so as to request tho Secretary of War to inform the Hpubv vf th? ?aucfi if w, which bus pmonteil the ex? change or colonels Corcoran and Wilcox, and other prisoners of war, held since July last. The Franking Privilege. The House resumed tho consideration of the bill re ported from the select committee, to regulate the franking prlvih-g?) Wing a codification , and alteiiug Hint locks to percussion. Clark has also two shops fully employed making ride cannon, and a great many shops are busy making bay onets, bowie knives, Ac The workmen are paid four ft d&y, Hr- Siocomb, of tho great hardware* firnii ban returned from the army to attend to his business. He intends soon resuming his command. The last aimy parade turned out 34.000 men uudur arms. They wore not well uniformed or armed, but woro very brave talkois, and uyprunsud u preference to bum the city rather Umu have it occupied by our forced. There is a large trade being curriod on between Toxu and Mntmnoros, in Mexico- The route is Lorn Mata gotda, through the Sounds, by water, to Corpus Ohrtati, and from there lip teams to Matamorpfy at t[i§ mot|{b gf the r.io Grange. Tpi re 9?ldom it 99 TIITO 49 fefelgtt vessels at anchor receiving freight from Matarnoro*. Post Office Robbed.— The post office at Camden waa entered by thieve? iJjrougli rh? on .Monday evening, who must have spent some throe or four hours on the premises in the work of opening and rilling letters of thi ir contents. Postage stamps, to tha amount of about $7O, were purloined, and the contents of tacit letter carefully scanned. A sum of money waß also taktiiu but uf what amount wo aro not informed. This wax independent of uluit may have been taken from letters. From the work accomplished, il is evident that the operators must have gone to their task with great deliberation, as they performed it in the most cool and toll_ettt 4 manner. Yesterday afternoon Detectives Taggart and 9. H> Smith arrested a man named Peter Blyler, on the charge of having committed the robbery. He was in an intoxi cated coudilion when arrested, aud had a large quantity of pnstagestamps in his possession. Blyler was formerly a man, find wm a tkPVfei l l6i th 4 CASdih office. He will be hold to ask alt the :vetioh of the United Slates authorities, in spite of the pleasing fiction that Jersey does not constitute a portion of Uucle Sam's farm. ■* Boot-Black Biuuaue.—Last evening there was an interesting Beene witneßsed in the Rooms oA the Young Men's Christian Association, 1009 Cheatnuc street. TJio Rev. I»r. Neviu invited the boot blacks to meet hint and form a brigade. A large number attended. from 16 to 16 years of age. Some ol 1 the lads v ere re markably sprightly and interesting. A number of geti ilemen were present and took part in the exercises. N essrs. Stuart, Simmons, and Shillingford made short addresses. This is a promising enterprise. The brigade will meet at the same place every Tuesday evening. There are said t; be about oue hundred boys engaged on shoe .Macks in this city. Some of these livis, by care and culture, may become useful men. The Soldier’s Central Relief As sociation of tiiis city itaTiitjr in ebarge tits largu Central Hospital. iu Broad nnaotirrry streets, liavo fur. nisbed some umcb-needed supplies to tho sick and wounded soldiers that hare been received since it.> open ing, three moth lib ago. From the Secretary’s quarterly report, we learn that 9 soldiers’ wrappers, 281 pairs of drtvwers, t)A6 pairs of socks, -*O3 skirt?, 166 pairs of slip pers for the wounded, and 56 handkerchiefs, besides large quantities of lemons, jellies, ice, aud other delica cies permitted to the fever patients aud others by the army surgeons, have been sent to this hospital by the as sociation. Rire. —About half past 1 o’clock yes terday morning a fire broke out in the dye house of Mr. John Mills, on Eagle street, above Forty-fourth, iu West The building was oue story [a height, and vm part frame and part brick. The flames burned stubbornly for a couple of hours, totally destroy ing the building and its contents. Mr. Mills bad been engaged iu dyeing army cloth, but no work had been done in the establishment for about two weeks. The building is said to have cost $9,000. The less was not aecettained, but is fully covered by insurance in . local companies. An Escape.— Last evening two noto rfetm men, named l'efei' Lewie aud William Jones, ail&A Al. Riley, hod a hearing before Aldorman Beitler, who committed them for ninety days as professional thieves. As they were beiug couducted to the cells under tho po lice office, Riley managed to make his escape in an adroit planner. Am Owner Wanted.—Aldermaa BfUlcr has at his office a purse containing a banknote,, which was taken from a negro on Monday night, under the belief that it had been stolon The negro affirm* that he found the purse iu thu struet. Elicide.— The coroner was notified, last evening, to hold an Inquest on the body of Mrs, l&g -sinii» prism?! nt ib? Elewntli-mini nt»lion-beii3?i wbm vojsmitted suicide by hanging herself to the door of her cell, with a ropo made from a portion of her dress. Accident.— Yesterday afternoon,, ,a man named Oliarlsa Wilkins was run over bp a. lumbar wagon, at Prankioud' toad and Columbia avenue, uni waa seriously injuasd. Tue St. Louie Chief of Police and hia ikotactives b&v« tuosudsd, in btinains to light and &u£trallag one of the most ingenious and extensive attompu ever made to. 3» indie Sbe community, l't transpires that an eßbrthss baas made to counterfeit, on or immense sinle, the United States Treasury notes, and that an issue eS' nt least $lOO,OOO, e£ the b&gus hills was about, fceibg put In circulation when the enterprise was discovered, end the agents, their tools, an& unfinished work, all taken possession of. PITn-c, Snnoivssrr’s Mbssaob bi Kvboi-b,—Sho. Faria sorrespendent ef the New toik lltcuress saya that the. liberal journals of lharis, the Drhats, Sitah, , Opinion iYasioamle, and Tenaps, art enthusiastic in their commendation of the Pro. sident'sproject of gradual emancipation. Tit, tha, SBaie efteet writes the correspondent of iioual Intelligencer, TiHsnn nrc rvguovnW sv»4 vmpfVßivu ib tho rabcl armies, regularly organised, that are known and recognized by the various names of Avengers, Battle-Axers, Pikers, Scalpers, Ynnkee-KUlcre, BiifSwhufhwfi 9w?ri!ls?i Jiuhawhenh-irad th*y ozpeot soon to bßve a brigade of Parole-BraaXerg Thk salt famine in the Southern Confederaoy is dreadful. Lot’s wife would bring severity'Are cents a pound there.