£ be srt s s. SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1862. THE LATEST WAR NEWS, A certain John Vernon, of New Orleans, has had an idea. Mr. Vernon has invented what purports to he r decimal sustain for tho currency °f corns, Weights, ond measures; and, tired with a tropical teal to have hfc name imuiortal, has laid it oefore the aligns' wisdom of tho rebel Congress. A mi nute ‘uta’vsis of Mr. Vernon's new decimal system, which the Charleston Courier pronounces “ per fect in theory.** reveals its wonderful novelty, whipii Diny he expressed in the following formula: Ten centimes make one tropic, ten tropics make one star, ten stars make one sol. The refrain sounds somewhat familiar to our oar. A fancy comes to us that we once heard something very like it chanted in a primary school in the upper 6f this Cily, not more than oigliloen months ago. But whether original or not, it is a very Serious matter, and will justify much comment. It InTolyes n principle- Llho «v®ry municipal elec tion that ever has or ever can take place within the United States, it threatens to convulse the of society, and shiver into fragments a Certain mooted “ fabric." ill Mr. Vernon pause in his mad career, and reflect upon the conse quences that may .How from his dread ambition? How would the Charleston Courier itsolf feel to tear its extra? hawked about by Glamorous news boys with the cry of, “ 7 Kro’a the extra Courier, only two tropics! 7 ’ Fancy an urchin going into a grocery store for a sol ’orth of sugar, or a tropic's 7 orth of tohecco 1 Tho star idea is not quite so bad. The Coifederacy in its “brief, though eventful career,’ 7 has seen so many of those twinkling arti cles! and \i declined to sec so many more, that it by any ingenious decimal system they can be made suggestive of legal tender, they will be at once in vested with peculiar attraction for chivalric eyes, and “my stsns‘.‘ ? may even become a favorite ex pression of :etired planters with lengthy purses. Mr. Vernon may effect a social revolution. By His couiUiaauou of astronomy and geography ha may gentiy hint u determination to move heaven and eart’a in the accomplishment of his project. Ulit if ike reljtl OoiJgi'dsJ rightly appreciates iks yesptr.sibility to society, its response, in one sten torian voice will be —“ Vernon, we charge thee nwflv ambition! - A despatch from Cairo states that passengers who left the Tennessee river on Thursday report that ihey heard heavy firing in the direetiAh of Hen. KnliecVs headquarters on thatday r . It was supposed by many that fl great battle had taken place, hut despatches from Gon. Hnllcsk to Gen. Strong; ccmicvniant at Cairo, dated on Thursday, make no mention of u battle being then in pro gie*s. As an evidence of the dormant Union sentiment of North Carolina, we may state that about ten days before General Burnside captured Newbern, gome seyeti hundred men asscmblod in Iredell oountr, west of Raleigh, and raised and stripes. A force was sent from Newbern to reduce them to ike rtbel'domination, and about twelve Of them were killed. Our Fortre«s Monroe correspondent, under of A cumber of flour bar rels. marked “ Fggs—bnndlo with care.’’ came from Baltimore this morning on tho steamer. They were addressed ho private parties, but gome army official smelt an animal of the rodent species, end opened said barrels, when the eggs were found to be msde oi glass, wiih loßg necks, and their con tents were found to consist of the oil of corn. They contained whisky, and of good quality. It was iroictiliaUly confiscated. The attack on the defences of New Orleans by cur gunboat and mortar fleet has undoubtedly com. tuenced. and we think that the Crescent City is now in our possf sston. Gen. Lovell, the rebel command er, is represented as stating that the bombardment Of Fcrt Jacksou was terrific, but that the garrison still bold out. Our flotilla in t’ e Rappahannock bare succeeded in capturing nineteen vessels, beside doing consid erable amount of other damage to the rebels in that General Banks' army is marching on. His ad vanced guard, at last accounts, was nine miles be yond HarrisonviUe, and still pursuing the rotreat- fog Jackson. All 13 quiet ic ibe vic'nUy of Fort Wright, and ike bombardment is suspended, except by two of our mortar boats, which occasionally lodge a shell ib the rebel works. The gunboat Hmthlfs, wbioh some time ago cleared the Chesapeake water of vessels inimical to ©ur Government, has returned to Baltimore after another iueeeiifu! oriaiso. Congress Yesterday* Senate.—Resolutions of the Ohio Legislature, concerning rtbel prisoners confined in that State who were allowed to retain their slaves, were pre sented by Mr. Sherman. Mr. Wilson gave notice of an intention to call up tho matter on Monday. Mr. Cowan introduced a bill to amend the act of April 3d, 1790, and gave notice that he should move a reference of this and all other bills for con fiscation and punishment to a Sftest committee of five. Tho hill for tho establishment of a Una of steamers from San Francisco to Shanghae was passed. Mr. Wade introduced a bill concerning private actions against public officers, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee. House.—The resolution censuring Vallaudig- Lam for his disgraceful attack upon Senator Wade WftS ruled OUfc by sons© technicality. The report of the select committee on Government contracts, with the amended resolutions, was taken up, and much irrelevant debate ensued, in which poetry and sarcasm were effectively Introduced. Little else was done. The Man of Action. Tlie eyes of the people are turned upon the Wan of Action. The mere orator, the de claimed the wrangler, the utterers of plausi bilities, of truisms and of platitudes, make no more lasting impression upon the public mind and memory than the alternate sun and storm of “ a peevish April day.” The man who suc ceeds in impressing himself upon the record of this time will achieve immortality. The feeble trail of the selfish and timeserving politician will nevor be visible when this war of the elements shall have passed by. Such will deserve the charity of oblivion and obtain it. But the Man of deeds will bs monuments, discovering his course to the race as it glides down the ages. The demand of the time is for courage In ihe council no less than in the field. The firm, cool judgment which leads its possessor to shoulder the responsibility will earn popular recognition, and no other. The advocate of a narrow, cramped policy in the final adjust ment of these national difficulties will not be listened to; and such as think eternal justice can be cheated, or cheapened in Us demand, will find themselves of less account than the meanest worm that crawls. Absolute right and infamous wrong will nevhr make another treaty of alliance and fraternity in this repub lic. The past is full of thorns, and the na tional conscience turns from it.rent and bleed ing. The exj-erietteek' f 6f the last’year have educated us up to the pitch where we can afford to do right, not only for to-day, hut for all time. The fault of the past was, that we permitted ihe expediency of to-day to defy eternal light. Imperfect enactments may now be perfected and brought to comprehend eveuhanded justice. That is what we want and what we must have. Such is tlie field before the Man of Action. Atlantic Telegraph. The whole amount required to lay down and put into working order a new submarine Atlantic telegraph is estimated at .£700,000, (*8,000,000.) of which the United States are expected to supply a large portion. Mr. JSewahd lias communicated to the American minister in London, that “ the President en tertains the most favorable views of the great enterprise in question, and would be happy to Co-operate with the British Government in se curing its successful execution, and such arrangements as would guaranty to both na tions reciprocal benefits from the use of the telegraph, not only in times of peace, bat even In times of war, if, contrary to our desire and expectation, and to the great detriment of both nations, war should ever arise between them.” The only arrangement upon which this country ovghf to take up and join in this new telegraph scheme is—that it should have an American terminus. With one end in'lre* land and the other in Newfoundland, Or any other part of British North America, it,will be Wholly an English affair, got up with Ameri can money, and liable to be worse than use less to us in case of war. Iron rails versus iron Ships. Experiments have been made, at Shoebury neao, near London, of the resisting power Of iron-clad ships against cannon-balls. A target, twenty feet long by ten feet wide, exactly of the same materials and strength as the Warrior 7 s broadside, was llred at on tho Bth instant, with a new gun made by Sir William Armstroxo, fourteen feet long twelve tons weight, and with diameter, at the muzzle, ten and a half inches. If rifled for tho Armstrong shot, which is two and a half times tho length of ils diameter, it would dis charge a fiOO-pound shot. Unrifled, it threw round solid shot of I.VI pounds. Lord Cla rkn'ck I’aokt, in the House of Commons, said 41 the first experiment was with a shot of 150 pounds, and 40 pounds of powder. It was fired at tlie Warrior target, at the distance of 200 yards; but ho was bound to say that the target had had a good deal of shaking by previous experiment. The first shot struck the target on n part whie.lt had burnt, he thought, rather more shaken than tho other parts of it. The shot entered, made a hole in the armor plating, and passed through eighteen inches ol backing, being stopped by tlie inner skin of' tho ship, but it cracked that skin. The next shot, with4o pounds of powder, hit nearly on tlie same spot. It went tlnongli plating, backing, skin, and all, and there were proof's that it must have created frightful devastation inside the vessel. The third shot Sir Arm st ro.no requested might be fired with 10 pound of powder additional; but some doubts were entertained, not whether the gun would stand such a charge, hut whether so large a charge would be burnt to give the shot greater velocity. The third shot was fired with -30 pounds ol' powder, and lived at tnat particular part of tlio target which represented the strongest part of the ship. It went through tin- armor-plating, and burled itself, he bu lievul. at a considerable distance inside. It went clean through the plating, backing, and skin, and, lie believed, buried itself in the op posite side. It was not very easy to say whe ther tlie whole charge of powder had burnt, but evidently a good deal more powder had burnt, because tbc effect wax much greater. The'fourth shot took place under the same cir cumstances. It went through the plating and a great deal of hacking • it wont entirely through oiic side, and possibly through the other side also.-'-' Therefore, against the new gun, even un rillod, the Warrior would have no chance. The Times says : “ The Warrior, Black Prince, Defence, and Resistance —the only four armored frigates which wc have yot afloat —arc coated with 41-inch plates of iron,with two layers of 10- incli teak beams placed transversely, and with an inner skin of wrought iron noarly an inch thick. It was against this powerful combina tion of materials that tlie 1 -id-pounder gun wa3 tried on Tuesday last with such complete success. The now frigates building—the .tichillcs, Hector, Valiant, Jlgincourt, Northum berland, and Minotaur —are all to be coated' with St-inch iron plates, with ten inches of teak, and the same inner skin of wrought iron.-’ But a GOO-pounder will be ready at mid-summor, nnrl yanro making two wrought, iron guns, unrifled, each to carry an 1100- pound shot. The size and power of the guns, and tlie weight of the shot can he augmented, but six-inch iron-plates are the heaviest armor a sea-going ship can carry with safety; where as, plates a foot thick can he shattered, even to dust, by tbo blow of a wrought-iron 1100- potmd shot fired at a short range. Here, then, is a new difficulty. Iron clad ship.-, it seems, cannot be counted tn as impregnable. Modern science lias wholly changed the art of naval warlare. Tut Bjii-a-Kis-aniot; leaders in this Yicinity sadly lament the absence of one whom they delight to honor, and whose counsels they im plicitly obeyed during his presence among us. However “ unsound” on the questions which were warmly discussed before the outbreak of the rebellion others may have been, he was always right in the judgment of James lin en an an, and his satellites and supporters. Tlie confidential adviser of the ex-Golleetor of tho Port, lio was deeply versed in all the mvs teiies of patronage and proscription under the old regime; and in Breckinridge State Central Committees his voice was potential, and his political views authoritative. The pressure of “circumstances over which liu had no con trol” finally drove him from Pennsylvania to his native nnd loved Virginia—where, wo be lieve, the important office of Register of the Confederate treasury was conferred upon him. Among tlie duties of that post is tlie responsi ble task of superintending tho issue of the Confederate notes. This proof of rebel grati tude for services rendered in the free States wat* well bestowed upon Mr. Rahkbt Tvi.kh s and some of those he left behind, who share his sympathies and views, have ail equal claim to tlie rewards of treason. If Confederate notes were not so shockingly below par in this quar ter, he might occasionally smuggle a batch through the lines to assist Ms eld associates iri defraying their electioneering expenses, and to pecuniarily recompense them for the “ aid and comfort ” they arc striving to give to the foes of the Republic. Meanwhile, how can Tv i.!;k's profound knowledge of Virginia ab stractions be disposed with? Who else can so fully enlighten tlie voters ol Pennsylvania on all the theories which haw been invented to prove the divinity of slavery, and the right of its worshippers to overthrow the Government whenever it is not entirely subset'- J vient to their views and purposes ? Our Breckinridgers can only console themselves for the loss of their commander-in-chief, who wields his sword in Beauregard's army, and of their file leader, who replenishes the mili tary chest of Secessia, by recollecting tlie important nature o/ tlieir present services to ; the rebellion. Political antecedents are of mere nomi nal importance, when men, in their past ad herence to party organizations, have been go verned by considerations of the common good. The intelligent mass of freemen are honest and conscientious in the discharge of their duties as such. It is no impeachment of either their intelligence or integrity to say that they may be deceived by mer. who make a study 0 po litical warfare, a-:u thus be led to inflict da mage upon their own highest interests. But the people are incapable of plotting the ruin of communities. They live apart from the low ambitions of demagogues, and care no thing for the rise of this man or the fall of that, in a personal point of view. They help to wreak no man’s vengeance as an object. Their conceptions of duty are of a higher grade. Their selfishness is so broad and so compre hensive that it resolves the body politic into a class, the interest of which, in its aggregate form, is the interest of each individual mem ber. Such, however, is not the view hereto fore taken of the people by ambitious partisan leaders. The latter have misjudged the masses In almost every respect, and misnamed their mental quality. They have given them credit for what is exceptional and limited, and de nied or ignored the better qualities which are almost universal among the bone and sinew of the country. It is to this latter element that the appeal for union and patriotic action must be made. If the Administration be sustained in the pro secution of this war to the issue of a lasting peace, the people, and not merely the public men, Will have it to do. Behind the President is the Cabinet, behind the Cabinet, Congress; but behind Congress, and upbearing the whole like a wall of iron, lies the great and sove reign public, whose unity can make, or whose disfavor can mar. The question is, Shall this great and controlling element work to gether to make this the greatest and strongest Government on the globe, or shall it he rent into impotent factions by the machinations of traitors and the impracticability of the honest, but mistaken t Such is the question to which tlie people of Pennsylvania will be required to return a practical answer next fall. Rhode Island and Connecticut—but espe cially Connecticut —should be our BulUcient monitor. In the vote for Buckingham we behold the union of men, without distinction of party, upon whom the price of permanent peace will fall. In the vote for his opponent we behold the union of all the fag-ends and factions who submit their consciences to the keeping of the Touceys and the Seymours ; men who make a virtue of hating what the savage even would feel morally bound to re pay with gratitude. The wisdom of the masses of Connecticut extracted the poison fangs of treason by reason of unity. No man paused to ask Ms work-follow whether, in the past, he had been known for a Whig, Demo crat, or Republican. Leaving the dead past to bury its dead, they took firm hold of the living present, and gave their suffrages as so j tm iiy for a inoiegloiious future. There wa a nobleness about this action which even our degenerate Kerns and Randalls will not fail to appreciate tho while they invoke the pro* tection of a Government they plot to destroy. The vote to be given next October, if the unconditionally loyal work together, will have a higher and better object than the aggran dizement of any political party. It will sim ply strengthen the Government. As to the men to be preferred, only so that they do not look longingly hack to the flesh-pots of party, it matters little. Only so that they be loyal without an £c if, 11 and determined without a “ but,” few patriots will inquire about their political genealogy. 1 lie indications are that tho people are ready in Fennsylvania. as they were in Connecticut and in Rhode Island, For the plain, tlie practical, the straightfor ward, there can be but one course of conduct consistent with a profession of patriotism. LETTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL.’* AVahiunoton, April -u, 1802. ” 1 repeat,” said the courageous Senator from Ohio, bold Bon Wade, a few days ago, t£ that, as no jurist has undertaken to define the limits to which a man might go in the de fence of his life when assailed, so no statesman would undertake to limit tho powers whicli the Government might use to preserve its life when assailed hy traitors.” Here, now, is a propositi/m which challenges eonlradicticn. The written law lias never yet suggested a punishment against any individual who, find ing liis life in jeopardy against a sudden or premeditated attack, resorts to every moans to preserve that life. The higher law, every where acknowledged, comes in to sustain him in whatever he may do to punish, or, If neces sary, to destroy the aggressor. The Govern ment of the United States—the Union we so much love, the Constitution itself —is now not merely threatened, hut assaulted on all sides by thousands of enemies. Shalt those who iu thuir hearts hate tins Government-and the Union, amt by their actions oppose, and, so far as they can, nullify the Constitution, use the triple agency of the Government, the Union, and tins Constitution in order to aid them In destroying the whole three ? This is the question, ever present and never to lie avoided. The groat law of solf-prosorvation comes in to answer the arguments of theorists, and to dispose of the casuistry of mere lawyers. I have the utmost reverence for the Federal Constitution. It is the product of ages of ex perience and reflection. The men who framed it were inspired, equally, hy the recollection of (huh past trials and the failures of other Go vernments; and by their wonderful prescience j as they looked upon the future. 1 have novel’ permitted my self to doubt that aa they did not contemplate sneli a crisis as that which is now upon US, so, were they now living, they would not hesitate to sustain every measure, how ever hold, looking to (lie salvation of their great work. It is a startling fact that the most earnest stickler for the provisions of tiro Federal Constitution prior to the rebellion, and immediately after it exploded into war, were the men who first prepared for seces sion. and subsequently made their* prepara tions good hy taking up arms to make it effective on tin? battle-field. All these men are now intent upon taking the life of the Republic, resolved, if they can accomplish it, to destroy the Constitution. Has this Republic no defend ers ? Has this Constitution no champions ? Shall wo permit them to present the Constitu tion before us as the means to save them from the punishment they deserve, even while they are laboring to destroy that which they call their shield and spear ? Shall the Constitu tion ho used as a rampart behind which the Secessionists may entrench themselves, or shall it he made, hy a fair construction of its obvious intent and meaning, a fortress to the true friends of the Government ? It would serin as II the sympathizers with treason in the free States, conscious of tho. sincere at tachment of tire friends of the Government, hod defer mined to persevere in tlioir opposi tion to the war and to employ the provisions of the Federal Constitution as so many wea pons to embarrass and to defeat those who are responsible for the prosecution of the war. In my judgment, lie is the tmest friend of the Federal Constitution who does his utmost to preserve the Uuion and to strengthen the hands of the Administration in tho present struggle lor its maintenance. The people in this crisis arc far ahead of the politicians, and it would he a most profitable investment if the politi cians would carefully read, reflect, aud act upon the fact. I presume you will have some refreshing yet mournful palinodes on the part of the poli ticians, who not long ago parrotted on a dif ferent key, now that the Senate have passed a bill, in which the House will undoubtedly con cur, authorizing the President to open diplo matic relations with the two republics of Hayti aud Liberia. This is to be cxpcole 1. The vision of colored men in the diplomatic gal leries of the two Houses representing those two republics, will he a dntli 6tie hi the dreams of these Cassandras. You anticipated me in your editorial of yesterday, when you pointed out, with great accuracy, the prece dents for this well-timed legislation. Our sympathizers have been, in the iiabit of look ing to England and France for their examples in fashion and diplomacy, and yet both these G overnments for years past,have acknowledged and received colored ministers from the two r epublics referred to. Even James M. Mason, the co-vovitgcur, fellow-conspirator and confi dant of John Slidell, who for years has turned up his aristocratic nose at every negro that was not a slave, was compelled to enjoy the delicate aroma of a close companionship with one of flic sable diplomats on a recent occasion ill the British House of Commons, and it seems to us that our modern legislators need not hesitate to about following the example of the more rcjineii aml sensitive nations in this re spect. Four Democrats in the Senate in the Senate, in the face of the clamor raised against the proposition of Mr. Sunnier, voted for this important bilk and I put their names upon re cord. They were Milton S. Latham and Jas. A. McDougall, of California, John S. Hen derson, of Missouri, and Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana. Occasional. Madame Mah tin is now about closing her classes in dancing and aflliflthsnies in this aity, After a very successful season, and will begin her regular sum mer term. She is Also able to make one or two en gagements to teach in schools in the country, or in towns near Philadelphia, fis one of the very beat teachers of this beautiful art ever in America, we commend Madame Martin heartily to our friends. She will now give private lessons, at her own house, to young ladies who intend visiting watering-places during the summer. The Mtonnerohor Concert and Ball, on Monday evening next, at Musical Fund Hall, the advertise ment of which will be found in our paper to-day, we have every reason to believe, will be one of the most tasteful and select affairs of the kind given this season. The managers are gentlemen whose names are guarantee enough that nothing will be left undone to render the evening’s entertainment a delightful one la all respects. Stocks and Real Estate, Tuesday- next.— Thomas Sc Sons’ hold a large sale, comprising se veral properties by order of the Supreme Court. Also, by order of a decree of same court, the ** Bar clay Railroad and Coal Company,” a number of desirable residences, large vacant lots, Ac. See wlvtrtimKn fa, Imd, «w( \mnyhkt c«{«- lognes, issued to-day. Extra Large Sale, 6tu May— lncluding the “ Girard House,” and the splendid store late of Messrs. Levy & Co., in same square, the “ Fair mount Rolling Mill,” elegant country seat, Chest nut Hill, Ac. Orphans’ Court Sales, 13th May.—Six estates, comprising eighteen properties. Handbills ready. We advise you to see the inimitable Steck square grand piano fortes, at J. R- Gould’s, Seventh and Chestnut streets. Public Amusements, AeAHEJiY'of Music. —The attaches ot this establish ment, principal among whom are Messrs. MrDongal and Bradshaw, appeal to the public, whom their courtesy has often obliged, with a musical entertainment, in the Aca demy, under tlie direction of Mr. W. G. Fischer. Mr. and Mrs. Behrens, Miss J. O’Connell, Miss M. Gill, Dr. J. L. BroSH, Mr. BfisiM, Mr. Umslc.l, Ahd Carl fliert ner, with a good cborns, will assist, and the whole pro mises to be a melange, vocal and instrumental, of great variety and merit. The price of admission (twenty-five cents) is so lpw that no one can have an excuse for not being there, ana me Uard-worKiug attaches are entitled to ft bumper liouae. The Complimkntary CONCERT to be given Signor Pa relli by hU pupils, at the Musical Fuud Ball, ou the 29th, ts certain to be a grand musical event. Signor Fereltf has uo superior as an artist and teacher, and deserves this testimonial from tfa© public and his pupils. The pro gramme is unusually excellent, selected front the boat composed. Tli4 Peftdll Ooncerle have* always been bril liant!)' successful and fashiouable, aud this will eclipse them all. UATtMKK This Ajteknoon.— lhe matinee at the XAsembU 1 Buildings, this afternoon, should not be for gotten. Gorgeous scenes and excellent music. There w ill he only one or two more m&tmtes. THE PEES!-PHILADELPHIA, BATI EDAT, APRIL 26, 1862. FROM WASHINGTON. The French minister’s Richmond Trip. ADDRESS OF IHE MINISTER PLENIPOTEN TIARY OF SALVADOR. Rill Concerning Private Actions against United States Officers, THE GOVERNMENT TO DEFEND ITSELF. Coin. Foote arks to be Relieved from his Command. Special Despatches to “ The Press.'* WASHISOTOJf, April «fl ISC'ilr The Mission of the French Minister to Richmond. In Addition to whftt lias liorctoforo been «»Hurloit in contradiction or Urn false statements of the Richmond papers* there is good authority lor stating that Count Mi-mcm:, the Trench minfator, had no official commti- nicAtion whatflooyor with the Southern authorities. The report that Lyr4 ItYWfS IIW IjOlie, Or is going to Rtoh? moud, is as outrun as tiro meant unfounded rumor of changes in the Cabinet. Republic of San Salvador. Don TjMiryzo Moxtpi-’Au pMsentid Uls mdaiiMaU to the President yesterday in tlio character of Envoy Ex- traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Repub- lic of Salvador. In announcing his tnisflion, Mr. Mov- Ti'FAii iMldrfttied Iho President in tlio following lau> ADDRESS OF THE MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY' Sir: Thn President of tlio Republic of Salvador has dono the favor to Accredit pie envoy extraordinary and niimater pitniiKitcuiinry near the Government of the United Miaten, as proven by the autograph letter which I linve the honor to place in your hands. My Government orders me to manifest to you that it ciirnebtly desires tho peace, the prosperity* ftlld the fclory of the Uailud Status, over Yriiieli you eo worthily preside. Tile people of Salvador, progressive and eminently Ann rican, offer up their vows that tho great people of the United States may ever prosper, i\nd IffHthO Repub lic fomiOt-d by the Immortal WuaUJiiytoii may cacti day become more powerful, andmanifost Htrongeraympathies with the people of tlio American Continent, who profess their principles and love their institutions. 1 am flattered by dim hope that these sentiments will fit-.il A fiit-hJly reception, us well from you, sir, iw from the people ol‘ the United States, and that every day Sal vador will become bound by closer ties of friendship to this great Republic. REFLV Of TIIE PRESIDENT. To which the PrcoiUvnt replied; Mr. Mom vr.u;—-At any time tho arrival of a minister from San Salvador would ho an intorcßting event. It is ptculiarly so now. Republicanism in tiiis country is de monstrating its adaptation to tlio highest interests of i©elety the },i*©s£rvAlion of the Slate itself ikgainai the vio'enco of faction. Elsewhere on the American conti mnt it ia Btruggiing against the inroads of anarchy, which invites foreign intervention. Let the American Slates, therefore, draw closer together, and animate and refl&6lli*e &&eh MIiAP, atill thud prove to Hi© world that al though we have inherited some of tlio errors of ancieut systems, we are nevertheless capable of completing and establishing the new one which wo have chosen. On the result largely depend the progress, civilization, and hap pih£b& of iiL&hbihd. Bill Concerning Private Action against Public Officers Instance the Fierce Butler Case, etc.—The Government to Defend Itself. Mr. Wa be introduced a hill in the Senate to-day, opening with a preamble to tho effect that tho nation is engaged in a civil war aimed at its own existence, and tiiui ibero &re conibiniiiloiM iqjftinst tho (.overnmont too powerful to be repressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by Uie powers vested in tbe marshals by law; and the President, in the of his duty to suppress ths «d><&Ui©b 7 etc-, has found it expedient to cause to be arrested and confined divers persons 'guilty of aiding the rebellion, or suspected on probable cause of such guilt, and to cause to be fitted property Intended to ho sent to ike rebels to be used for their aid, or suspected of Biich intent. Therefore, for tho prevention of vexations ac tions against tlio officers and servants of the Govern ment, acting in such cagOH under tho authority of the President, it is first provided that all actions founded upon auy such cause eh all he brought in the Circuit Court of the [United States jbaving jurisdiction of the paitUa, a lid not in any State eourt. Au<l all actions founded upon any such cause which may be pending in any State court may, at the option of the defendant, be transferred from Uie State to the United States Circuit Courts and tho latter shall have jurisdiction as though the causes originated there. This transfer will he made as follows: The defendant shall present to the court in which the action is pending a writ 011 applica tion for the in effect that tho action i 3 brought ttgaiust him for mime act done by him as an officer oi tho Government subordinate to the President ami under his authority, these statements being properly attested by oath; and thereupon a cel titled transcript of tho rocord ntiail be transferred to the Uuited States court. It is further provided, that in all suits ponding in tli United states courts on account of illegal arrests, seiz ures of property, etc., without a writ from auy judicial court, hut under the authority of the President, and done for enabling tbe latter to suppress the rebellion, iu every such case the defendant, at his option, may have biß cause continued from term to term, until the existing fclvll way fehall bfe ended. In future, all actions In »u«h cases are to be brought in the United States Circuit Courts and not elsewhere. Every action shall bo commenced by the filing of a petition, reciting the facts, so as to show the relation which the cause of the action bears to the official or ministerial character of the defendant, the latter to be furnished with a certified copy of this by the plaintiff. If he neglect to do this, be cannot give evi dence in the trial. The plaintiff is required to giro l>emis th&t hi Will b 6 liftLl© forth© costs of L!s action. In the fifth section of this bill it is provided that any person who shall knowingly cause to be arrested any of ficer or servant of the Government, on civil process, for or on account of any act done by him in the execution of 11*15 order or authority of the President, given or issued for the purposes mentioned, he shall be considered guilty of a misdemeanor; and, on conviction thereof ia any United fttates court (having jurisdiction), be puuish ed by a tine net exceeding —* dollars* or by a term of imprisonment not longer than—months, in the discre tion of the court. The sixth section provides that auy person supposing himself aggrieved,for or on account of the acts of tho officers of the Government, such as are aforesaid men tioned, is authorized to present his case to Congress by petition, suppoited by affidavits of himself and others, for reilt'dsb, Congress reserving exclusive jurisdiction iu the premises. Areport prevails to-day that, at his own request (on aaeaimt of his wound rooAivsd in Iks b&Ule ©P Port Dotei&ou), Commodore Foote has been relieved from his command in our Western waters: but this is not so. He baa, however, applied to be 00 relieved, but the Depart ment* being unwilling to dispense with Mb bo important services just now in that quarter, has ordered Captain Chah. H. Batts, one of the first and most efficient offi- cers of tho service, to repair to the squadron as his second in commsiid, thin relieving him from much of the iitaysi. col labor oi bis responsible sosition without endangering the success of our naval operations in that quarter. Visit of Minister Adams to Paris. Oiiv BiJhisteF At LobJiii, Mr. Ai>Asi§, recently vUlied Patis for an official conference with Mr. Bavton* upon an important subject of diplomatic negotiation. The former, by the last steamer, reports that he has returned to biß post. The House to-day reversed its action of yesterday on the motion to print 25, C00 copies of the agricultural pari of the Fftteßt Office report iu (lie German language. Mr. Walton* or Vermont, tbe chairman of the Printing Committee, stated that the Government printing office has neither German type lor German printers. The work, too, would have to be translated. A New Rank in Washington. A bill was presented in the Senate, to-day, organizing a new bank in Washington, naming Samuel F. Vinton, Wjl. Ij* Hodge* Petek G; Washixqtox, Joshua Hel- Z.KK, fiovAun 0. Carrington, John Little, John M.. Brorbkar, John T. Walker, J. J-. Coombs, J, !■. Kid ivkll, 5. J. Boiviuf, and William Orme, as corporator, under tlie name of the “ Capital Bank. ll Laud Titles iu California. Mr. 1 atiiam presented a bill in the Senate to-day in tended to protect all actual settlers upon the lands of Mexican grAula m all purchases subsequent to the con firmalion oi those grants by the Land Commissioners. It authorizes such'settlers to pre-empt as much as they pltase at $?1.05 per acre, miueral lauds excepted. This bill is important to Philadelphians* a number or whom have large land interests in California. Nineteen Rebel Vessels Taken in Ihe Rappahannock. The gunboat Yankee has arrived from the neighbor hood of Fredericksburg, V&., a&d-reports that one day this week the Anacostia, while passing Xrisrey’s Point, on the Rappahannock, was fired by .a small body of nbel infantry. She threw a ih'iv shtlia, thus rapidly dispersing them. The flotilla is still actively engaged seizing rebel craft. In »U, nineteen rebel vessels have been captured. The Navy Department is uui&tiy though efficiently at woik Increasing the means of National defence. The Atlantis Works and Harrison Loking, of Boston, have been awarded contracts for building iron-clad vessels under the recent law, . The ratification of the Seward and Lyons treaty for the suppression of the slave trade will soon be ex changed, The main points are a mutual right of search* without regard to the number of vessels to be employed, &ud,the summary trial and punishment of these engaged in the illegal traffic. NO PECULIAR SIGNIFICANCE IN IT. THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY. The IMnintilf Guilty of MUdeitifftnor, Commodore Foote Not Relieved The Patent Office Agricultural Report. Tlie National Defence, The Slave Trade. To .Embalm the Dead. A special order has been just issued from the War Department, conferring upon Drs. Brown and Alexan der, and such assistant surgeons as they may appoint, the right to embalm the dead of the United State* army, anywhere within the tinea, either in camp or on the field, and to follow up the advance of the land forces. Their remuneration will come from the friends of the deceased. jtt, Mercier’s Visit to Richmond 1 first telegraphed to The Press that the French min ister visited Richmond solely on local matters, probably with regard to the French interests in tobacco. While there he held no oj}ioial communication whatever with any person, except the consuls of lps own Government at Richmond and Norfolk. He saw and conversed with many persons whom he had known In society here, in cluding Judah V. Benjamin; but his intercourse with them* one and all, was wholly of »u unofficial character. Floating Hospital for Fortress Monroe. The Sanitary Commission will to-morrow despatch the steamship Daniel Webster to Fortress Monroe, as a floating hospital. She is to carry a large tupply of hospital stores, medicines, clothing, ice, Ac., and a corps of surgeons, nurses, and hosiiital dressers. Several members of tIW Vopnouissiou accompany' th?Hl far ihe purpose of completing the arrangements for the transfer and care of the sick and wounded. Appointed to Spain. : It ia understood, on very good authority, that the Pre sident has tendered the mission to Spain to ex-Lieute nant Governor Koa*«. of Illinois. Jiewand|lmponant Confiscation Measure —The l'nw on Treason to be Enlarged. sir, Vvyt a;* introfluocft a till in the Bon**® to-day amending the act of April, 1790, to the effect that any person found guilty of treason shall have all Ills goods, right*, chattels, credits, and effects forfeited to the United States hy the proper court, (in addition to the personal pmiislmcut for treason,) the menus to be provided for by. legal process, whether the property He in the district where the trial occurs or not. It is provided that where a Grand Jury And a true hill agaiust'a person for treason who has not teen nrrwted and lisa escape", the court glipll proceed (as enumerated in the bill by due legal pro cess) to fotfeit his goodß,etc., and deprive him of all his rights. It is also provided lliat marshals shall expose to sale and sell choses in action, belonging to convicted' or exe cuted traitors, for the best pi ice which can be obtained for the same ; and the purchaser shall he entitled to sue and recover amounts due thereon. But Whenever such chose* in action shall consist in a right lo services from another os servant or apprentice, for life or for a term of years, then such servant or apprentice shall he immedi *t«ty tV««d wild dtovlmrgwl from all obligation* of duty or hervice. Tlio deftiuluiit, in the trial, may plead not guilty, ou the ground that he or she is included in a general amnesty or parduo tiorn tlio President. It is HIM I)k> net *ff«ct iron* tho lut of Wftf. It is claimed tl at this bill comes strictly within the Constitution, containin'; no objectionable feature iu that respect. The Clnua and Shu Frauciwo Steamship The Senate passed a bill to day for a monthly steam ship line of four vessels from San Francisco to Shang bi..-, fM.Ji.a, via Saiidwtcb TslMlldrf Will UIV pOl'tQ) Tiie Goveniincht is to pay the line ffsCo,oti() per year for carrying the mails. Another Canard fTI»A debs&tlon joui-mJs U«ss mproiafj have sent Lord Lyons to ItH-limoud. Of course, there is no truth in the report. Confirmations by the Senate* UaiHlflß OjLinVALAlikii, i>f Hom.sylvan!*, io be a ma- jor general. Major Samokj. W. Crawford, of the Thirteenth In fantry, to bo a brigadier general. Lieut (Jnlmml Ja.c. W. Kipli:y, Oiliuince Depart ment, to be chief of ordnanco, with the rank of brigadier general. Lko.nahjj V. Boss, of Illinois, to be a brigadier general. Hoiiy A. Smith, of Kansas, to bo commissary of sub eistence, with the rank of captain. Chaui.ks F. Garrett, of Kansas, to be assistant • luartcriuanter, with thu rank of captain. Jonx STuimhle, of Tounoisea, to ha Aktaruty of tL« United States in and for the Middle District of Tennessee, Brigadier General George fi. Thomas to be major Jlimi RapkaM'i of ImlianMo he brigadier general. Col. Jinrx W. Geary, of Pennsylvania, to he briga dier general. Major Bknky W. Wesski.s, of tlie Sixth Infantry, to be brigadier general. Postmasters Appointed J am ks Drt dk.v, postmaster at Hope, Somerset county, Md., vice Simeon Bachakauh. resigned. Josxru Stevens, postmaster at Pierceville, Wyoming cewnty, ? vie® Jo.-eru W. ftIWNOIeD?) rerignOtt, Georob W. Baker, postmaster at Jckeebnrg, Perry comity, Pa., vice A. B. Wn sn.v, removed. Henry Teyon, postmaster at Steuben,< 'rawford county, Pd.., vice S\VK«'i'j rumoved, THE WAR ON THE TENNESSEE. HEAVY FIRING IN THE DIRECTION OF PITTSBURG LANDINGS surrosED general engagement. Our Gunboats at IluutsvilJe, Alabama. Gin cag uj April 2D—A special Cairo despatch to the Times says that passengers arrived there by the steamer Belle of Memphis reported that, when at Savannah, they heard heavy firing in the direction of Pittsburg JLfttdii>g. The cannonading was brisk, uutl gradually grew louder, being heard for miles this side of SavannAh. The belief was that a general engagement had been brought on, which is strengthened by tho facL that, on ty’edi.c'tdaj-j significant preparations were made by Gen, llalleck for an attack. Our gunboats on tlie Tennessee had effected the pas sage of the Mußcle Shoals, above Florence, and peue- a« Far as Huntsville, AluVaniftj WllVl'Q they had captured a unantity of commissary stores. The Reported Fight Discredited. Chicago, April 2y,—A ppcrial dtspiitch from Cairo to the Tribune says that the rumor that a fight had commenced at Pittsburg Larding is discredited at head qnarters. General Strong received despatches from Gen. llalleck yesterday, which made no mention of tlie affair* FROM CAIRO. Steamboats Fired ut by Guerillas. Cairo, April hDi —The steamers nelle n/ Memphis and Choctaw, from Pittsburg Lauding, which they left on Thursday morning, arrived here last night. They were fiied into fir, miles bolow Pittsburg, by a bond vl' guerillas, from OehiuU a dwelling ou the Iclt bank of tho Tctiuesseo river. Tim Choctaw received seven Bhots—her mate was killed; the Belle of Memphis twelve shots, wounding a negro boy on board. The ioAiis were Improving. Shlrimsbing between tbe pickets continued. The river there was still rising. The Lower Mississippi is fearfully overllowed, causing the greatest less of property avm» lUdWtk. FROM FORTRESS MONROE. FoitTHESS McwnOKi April 24—-A flag of truee was sent to-day with despatches. A pleasure party from Boston accompanied it. No news was made public, and it is stated that no newspapers wore received. On the return of the Hag qf tnWO, tIW Btfiftnwr Kelly ISaJcer proceeded with a flag of truce to receivo a num ber of wounded prisoners taken in a recent skirmish near Elizabeth City. They were brought down from Norfolk in a schooner in tow of a rebel tug. Th e Kelly Baker look the schooner in tow and brought her hero. Arri ving jußt as the boat is leaving for Baltimore, there was no opportunity to learu their names. Tlie Bombardment of Fort Wright. Thu Gunboat Flotilla ox the Mississippi, April 23 (via St. Louis, April 23)—A1l is quiet here, if we except Iwo mortftr boats remaining iu position, whicl) occasionally throw shell over at the fort. The rebels have not replied to-day. None of their gunboats can be seen. The weathtr ia fair. The flood has overrun all the plantations and the houses along the river, and great distress prevails among the inhabitants along the banks, some of whom offer to give a'l they possess to have their families removed from their houses, which the water threatens to carry down the river. OPERATIONS OF TEE GUNBOAT HERCULES. Capture of Important Prisoners. Baltimore, April 2D.—The U. S. gunboat Hercules Captain Dunn, has arrived with another prize and two important prisoners, one of whom has been long engaged ib the wutrfrtiMi<} trade ami in passing mails anfl de spatches between tlie Secessionists liere and rebellion!. One of theße was captured at bis house at Annamessex, Somerset county, Va., where he was found secreted in a loft, and only surrendered when the captain of the Her• cvies threatened to shoot him. The Government agents have been looking for this man since last fall. He is wealthy, and has been a most unscrupulous Secession ist. His name is withheld for tbe present* The Hercules subsequently paid a visit to the Great Wicomoci river, and captured the schooner Algonquin, hailing from Annamessex, which had evidently landed a cargo in SecesMa, no doubt taken from Baltimore. When the Hercules made her appearance, the crew tried to make off -with the vessel, but finally abandoned her and escaped to the *liove. Some mail matter was found on board. The prisoners captured were sent to Fori McHenry. Hi be! Account of the fieuibaxdinCttt of Fort Jackson. To the Hon. E. M. Staxtov, Secretary of War. Eoutueks Mosucie, April 25, 1862 —The Norfolk Day Book of this morning has despatches from Naur Orleans* dattd the 2cd inst.i irom which the following information is obtained: There was a heavy and continued bombardment of Fort Jackson, which was ;till progressing. The rebels in the fort represent themselves still cheer* mi. with an abiding faith in their ultimate success. They state that thty are making repairs as best they can. Their barbette gun* were still in working order, though most of them had been disabled at times. They assert that we fired 25,000 1C inch shells, of which one thousand had fallen in the fort. They thiuk our amrounitlin mu3t soon be exhausted, but assert that they can stand it as long as we can. The rebel Congress has adjourned. JOHN TUCKER; Assistant Secretary of War. Despatch from General Banks. Box. E. M. Stastu.n, Secretary of War'. Nkvv Maukkt, April 2U—Onr advanced guard, Col. Donnelly commanding, took three prisoners to *day at a point nine miles beyond Harrisonburg. One says be belongs to Company B, Tenth Virginia Regiment ol Infantry. This regiment had been on the Rappahannock, according to previous information. The prisoner saj* it joined Jackson at Ins prosont lo cation, near Stannardsville, from Culpeper. N. P. BASKS. * Official Despatch from Gen, Wool. HeACCtuAivt-Bis:? or Virginia t>j;i*autmknt. April 25. To the Hod. Emvix M. Btasto.v, Secretary of War: Assistant Surgeon Warren, unconditionally released, with seventeen prisoners and four arrived here thii evening from Norfolk. _ They were the wounded left on the field in the affair of the South Mills. The troops of the United States con gist fed. as reported, of 3,000 men, under the command of Brigadier General Reno. The Surgeon says the rebels reported that they had only &G46££l& teiiiiiieiU 4hd tliFee t>lecea of artillery. The Norfolk Day Book reports a heavy bombardment of Fort Jackson on the Mississippi river. Major General Lovel is represented as saying that it was terrific. It was still continued at the laateat advices. JOHN B, W9QL, General, Col. Jennison^Released. Bt. Lovis, April 25.—An order has bedu issued for the release of Col. .Tentmon from the military prison, he giving bonds in £20,000 to appear and answer to what ever charges may be produced against him. The par ticular offence which ltd to his arrest has not been made public,"but it is presumed that all the facts will shortly be forthcoming. . _. . , . ... Jetiuisou, on being attested, immediately resigned tua position in the army. Verdict for the Heirs of Stephen Girard. Potts vi llk, April *26.—A suit of the heirs of Stephen Girard against the city of Philadelphia, which has beeu on trial b'trh w»s decided itiis rooming in farorof lho heirs. This suit was for real estate in this county, and the recovery was sought by the heirs on the ground that the clause in the will requiring a perpetual accumulation of the rents and surplus was void, and it was so held by the court. Accident on the Philadelphia, Wilming ton and Baltimore Railroad— Nobody Killed. Bai.timokk, April ft,—An ftWidTOt OS«JFJ e 4 t 9 this afternooirs train from Philadelphia) near North East. The wheels of the last car got off the track, and threw the car against pome others which ware standing:ou a sidetrack. Some six or seven persons were Injured, but non© killed. On© man, named Otho Grant, had to have hie leg emjvutited. The train was delayed for some !lm4 by the accident. A Government Steamer Sunk (Ji.N'CiNNATi, April 25 —T!ie Governmsr.i stoamor A’it- i The Swedish Frigate Nowkoping. Rice wu tud into last night by the Co-nvnoilore Verryofl , 'ios trinC ,r«t. Ynin&imi'if i S ° I h Hava,',a, * mm MWSHIBST SESSION, SLAVERY I3ST OHIO. Act ion Wanted on the Subject. THE STEAMSHIP LIME FBOM SAW FHAN CISCO TO CHEKA. A BILL PASSED IN THE HOUSE. Beport of Committee on Governmont Contracts. It* Defence aud l>i»cna»ion, Washington-, April 25,1862. SENATE. Slavery in Ohio. Mr. SHERMAN, (Rep.) of Ohio, presented the re*o lutions of the Legislature of Ohio concerning the rebel prisoners At C’clnmbns, Ohio, saying that the feeling of the- loyal pf-opte of OM" W<T<* ?«4r»gv4 by Hi* fSGt that the rebel prisoners at Camp Chase were allowed to retain their slaves by Col Mtx>dy, Urns practically establishing slavery in Ohio, and, in the name of the people of Ohio, aclentnly protesting against the outrage on the loyalty of tht* people. Tito resolutions were accompanied hy a note from Gov. Tod, pa) ing that Col. Moody did not permit this state of affairs; that the slaves were sent there as prisoners, and Moody was obliged to take care of them. Mr. SHERMAN said, the fact win. tho nogrooa were split more wiih ilioir master*, aa prisoners, and did aorta their masters; but he believed no blame could be at* tallied to Col. Moody or the Governor of Ohio. Major Jones, the inspector, had reported matters all right at Camp Chase. Ml*. GRIMES (Rep.), Ot lowa, tutkod if any steps had been taken to free these negroes, as he supposed them to be free by the act of last summer, being captured in the service of the enemy. Mr. SHERMAN replied that no steps had been taken that he Knew of. 110 behoved tlio negroes werß still there. The Matter to ho Called Up. Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of Massachusetts, said he should call the matter un on Moudayi He tliouglt some action ought to be had on the subject. Lake Michigan and the Mississippi# Mr. TRUMHULI. (Rep ), of Illinois, presented a peti tion for the construction ol a ship canal to connect Lake Michigan with tho Mississippi rive*-. Land Titles# Mr. LATHAM (Deni.), of California, introduced a bill to quiet certain land lilies in the State of California. Re- Fen ed. Confiscation anil Piniislimcni Mr. COWAN, (Rep.,) introduced a bill to amend the art of April 3d, 1790. He said he should move to refer this bill and all other bills for the punishment of rebels ftnd confiscation of their property to a select ol five The CHAIR suggested that if the Senate meant to in clude the confiscation bill now before the Senate, the mo tion would be more appropriate when the bill was taken lip. The motion was then withdrawn for tho present. Sail Francisco and Shunghae. The bill for the establishment of a line of steam ships between San Francisco and Sbanghae was taken up. Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep.), of Marne, said the bill made the Government pay 8500,000 a year to establish a line of steamships where there was no postage to collect, and but little commerce, when we need all the monoy we can get, and after we have ah;M(j9Dsd this very ayaieui oa tho Atlantic COSWt While thO TtettSliry was full. The Bill Fussed# After some discussion the bill was passed—yeas 20, nays 10 Private Actions against Public Officers. Mr. WADE (Rep.), of Ohio, introduced a bill concern ing private actions against public officers. Referred to the Committee' on the 'Judiciary. On motion of Mr. WILSON (Rop). of Massachusetts the Senate then went iuto execu.ive session. Adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Resolution Censuring YaUandigham# When the Douse adjourned yeaierihty, the resolution of Mr. Hutchins, of Ohio, was pending to censure Mr. Vallandigharo, for words spoken in cebate against Sena tor Wade. The SPEAKER stated this as a question of privilege, oa which Mr. VALLANDIGHAM raised a point of order. The iu!e referred to by Mv. Vallandigham was read. A Point of Order# “ If a member be called to 9fder fw wwds SPOKeu in debate, the yvroon calling him to order shall repeat tho words excepted to, and they shall be taken down in writing at the clerk's table, and no member shall bo held to answer or be subject to the censure of the House, for words spoken in debate, in answer to those which any other member has spoken, or othtr business lias iutor veced after the voids spoken, and before exception to tlwrn shall have been taken.” The SPEAKER also directed the following to be read from the manual: Disorderly word# fcpoktr?* !« VVWmitte© TOUSt W written down or in the House, but the committee can only report them to the House for animadversion.” The SPEAKER, under all the circumstances, sustain ed Mr. V:«llandighain*s point of order, and thus disposed of the nueotkm of privilege. Bounties# The House considered for a short time, (but came to no conclusion.) the bill appropriating six millioDsfor the payment of bounties to the widows ami legal heirs of such volunteers, called. Into the service under the act of July last, aa have died or may die, been killed or may be killed. Government Contracts. The Government took up the report of the select com mittee on Government coptracts, and the amended T9S9 W lutions. Defence of the Committee Mr. DAWES (Rep ), of Massachusetts, said that last Monday, when the committee were absent, quietly, and »s they supposed faithfully, attending to tbolr duty in New York, a premeditated, and as it would appear pre conn rud, attack was made upon their personal character ami integrity. This was tho second attack of the kind made during ilitir absence. In Use ccut«e oi Us remarks, lie said that General Fremont had charged that the committee had come to St. Louis encouraging insubordination, and to create such a public opinion there as would cause his removal: that they had refused to receive evidence, aud had suppressed tcfeliuioey which had been received bp them, and fhafc he w ould offer leeliitony to sustain these charges. He now inquired of any member of the Committee on the Conduct of the War whether General Fremont had ottered evidence to sustain these charges- Mr ODELL (Dem ), of New York, replied that nothing had been laid before that committee excepting the state ment of Fremont himself. Air, HAVES said the second charge is of such a cha racter that no man, having proper self-respect, could pass by it unnoticed. Tbe gentleman from Peuußyl vanift (Mr. Slovens) on iagt Monday remarked that the committee had committed more frauds than they had de tected, and that it was a scandal* hunting committee, ex pending the public money and bringing disgrace on the country. He had given the gentleman notice that he intended to notfc? tUess'rsmftiWs, but to observed that he was absent to-day, Mr. COL VAX (Bep.) explained, by request of Mr. Stevens, that the latter had an engagement with sorao gentlemen from Pennsylvania, who were going to leave in the afternoon cars, but he would endeavor to be in the Home before the fidjeuruiiie&t. Mr. DAWTISj during lily elaborate defence of the committee, said they are charged with the duty of ex amining into contracts, and not to injure individuals They did rot go to St. Louis as enemieß of Fremont, and it would bo news to hU quiet neighbors to heap, at thU lale day, that he was counted among them. lie earnestly condemned the efforts to undermine the con fidence of the House and the country in the commit ter. The motived which prompted the attack on Mon day vpie brown, 'Hie committed in their early pro* grets. had the support of the gentleman trom Pennsyl vania, (Mr. Stevens,) and it was only when they threw themselves between the treasury aud Simon Stevens, the brother of the gentleman, aud who was interested in the rale and purchase of five thousand arms for ninety thou sand dollars, that they encountered the opposition of tks gbiitUtuan Fwtu Pennsylvania, which had culminated in an attack on the integrity aid character of the Com mittee. He could not overlook the fact of the connection of ethers with thi9 matter. He understood that a distin guished ex-fimet onary of the Gorernmeiit waa at that time noiirg in this House as general issirao, and had con gratulated Mr. Stevens on his signal success over the committee in their absence. The same ex-functionary had also conferred with other gentlemen from Peuusyl vaDia—KtQllenicn who bad protested against taking Cameron into the Cabinet, and yet were brought before President Lincoln on tbolr knees aud made to retract it all. Mr. McIvNIGHT (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, remarked that, a? the M uvt ptftifnlftrfttfL tbv* urai? tiers of the delegation, he would state that he was one of those who protested against taking Cameron into the Cabinet. He had never withdrawn or qualified that protest. Mr. MOORHEAD (Bep.), of Pennsylvania, said he recommended the Appointment of Mr. Cameron, and he stood by it. Ho believed it was a good appointment for Pennsylvania. [Laughter] Mr. Hawes' hour having expired, it was proposed that his time should be extended, but Mr, BOSCoE CONKLING (Rep ) T of Ife*Tort, pb jacted, saying that he waa tired of running comments on attacks which nobody had made, Defence of Mr. Cummings. Mr, KELLEY (Rep.),of Pennsylvania, said, in the lan guage of Blmkspearei “Good name iu man or woman is the immediate jewel of tbeir souls.'’ in Pennsylvania* slander is punished by reclamaU on on the estate of the slanderer or imprisonment. He had seen the libeller in the penitentiary with the burglar and horse-thief. It the remark about recommending Mr. Cameron was ap plied to him, he pronounced it false, That gentleman did not represent his State by his vote or influence. Be honored him as a man of the most admirable traits of character: but as a statesman, their lines run in opposite ditectfims. It km because the committee were net act ing m . spirit ot candor and justice that he Hal hereto fore presented a letter t orn a valued constituent (ilex ander Cummings), in refutation of a serious charge against him, growing out of a mistake of the printer, which the committee, as individuals, refused to correct. Hii 66fcpUlbt w&ft, not that the investigation was made, but that the report was of such a character that Con gress shrunk from taking action on its statements. Mr. Kelloy referred to Mr. Cummings’ purchases, showing the economy lie exercised in the premises. KMr. STEELE (Pern,), of New Jersey, of the commit tee, said tho pantaloons were not distributed, net being sewed, aud the hata were too email. [Laughter.] A Fair Offer. Mr. KELLEY said he would go to the office with the gentleman, and make a common report. Mr. STEELE replied that he would accept the propo- sition. Mr. WA&HBURNK (Rep.), of Illinois, asked his col league on the committee (Mr. Steels) to Include the hun dred and fifty bags of coffee. f Mr. STEELE rtftid the coffee was In the possession of the commissary, and had not been distributed, for the reason that it was not fit to use. [Laughter.] Mr. KELLEY having concluded his remarks, The Committee have Saved Public Money. Mr. DAWES exphilund that, in 5 remarking on tho change in the sentiments of the gentleman front Penn sylvania with reference to the appointment of Cameron to a Cabinet office, tbe newspapers bad made such an nouncements, which had never been contradicted, lie thought there was no doubt of the incorrectness of the fcUUmeiit as to the committee wasting the public money as charged. They bad iu one single item saved an amount almost fabulous—namely, one miliion’three hun dred thousand dollars. Notwithstanding the repeated declaration of Mr. Cameron, that ho never made a con tract, it appeared that three days before hejeft the Cabi net lie made one for one hundred and fifty thousand muskets, to bo purchased abroad, to be inspected by a man especially sent out nuder 9m assumed name—a brother-in-law of a distinguished officer of n PeuLsylva nia railroad. In further commenting on the contracts made by Cameron, lie a poke of i\ celebration of the return of harmeny among old political antagonists—some of them knowing the value of the favors they had received. Mr. MOORHEAD (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, inquired what reason the nentlvuiiin supposed that such persons had who attended the altered celebration. Mr. DAVES answertd him in the language of the poet : u I fanow not, 1 care not. if guilt's in that heart; I know that I love thee, whatever thou art.” He said, during his remarks, that the horse contracts. Involving four hundred thousand dollars, was an o&SJ* way of reconciling old political differences. In conclu sion, he said the Republican party was not the ouly participating in the plunder: but it must put torth every offort to stop the dishonest drain upon the National Trea jjf T . STEVENS (Ttep-j, of Pennsylvania, desired to reply to Mr. Hawes, but he was not prepared to do so uow, wishing first to read the gentleman's remarks, a» it was beyond his power to be present when they were further consideration of the euhiwt wss ppftp?? l *! til] Stoiida)-, to wliicli Tim. tno Itoiiao Bd.ournot. C;itnboats at Jacksonville, Florida. Hew Yobs, Apri! 25.—Tlia achoauar Amii C. ilic rea, from JacKiCUvilioou mo 20tb, report, that she gun boats SrlHf.ca, J’tmMrut, and Otia tea, were at anchor ofi- tbe town, to protect the loyal inhabitants. The Gunboat Maggie:. \kw Topic, April 25.—Tlw U. S. gunboat MatJijk wai spoken ou the RMi inaU near Port Royal, leaking badly. She had been ashore off Gape Lookout. LETTER FROM NEW YORK. Suppression of the Concert Saloons —Arrival of Wounded Soldiers from Newborn—A New Military Hospital—Arrival of a Swedish Frigate from Havana—Arrival from Trini dad— Important Nnvnl ftrwfl Grnernit* "Wives in Gotham—Arrival from Jackson* ville, Fla# Nineteen Additional Refugees— Tlte Chamber of Commerce Memorial on Tnxatiou— Nows of the Sufferings &f l!nUn Men in Florida—Relief for the Refugees— Slocks—Dry Goods—Markets. Ac. [Correspondence of The Press.] Neyt Tom* April 25,1802. After 1 had mailed my letter yesterday afternoon, Superintendent Kennedy received the bill relating to concert saloons, from Albany, and immediately issued an order to the police captains of the yarioi*q preciUtC, and iii tlio evening the police visited the leading llroad* way hhlooiib—the Melodeon, Canterbury Hall, the Gaie ties, Novelty lfall, and others, and those on the side ntre«-lMj and jiotil'od the proprietor* that their must bo brought to a closo. There was a general compliance with the order, but in some cases subter fuges were resorted to for the continuance of the con certs The waiter air's were dismissed, Hnuor woe ne louger dispensed over the bar, but the so* called musical performances were continued under difficulties. Canter bury was Milling to let Ihe liquor and “ ladies’' go, but claimed to have a liqejino for theatrical performimoei. OlliOTB gave UP the concerts), but were licensed to sell liiiuor, and a few of the saloons were closed. The order extends also to the saloons of the theatres. Til? pr r 'lTi fe t°F« of WftllftCk’s iiud Winter Garden were notified not to sell minor, and they promptly compiled with the older. The new law is stringent, and provides » peuulty lor violation of imprisonment for not less than three months, aud a fine of not less than ftjQij, It ja pn-Kunicd that the law and the energy of the Police De partment will be sufficient to suppress this nuisance, and it is to be hoped that the thumtiug vulgar signs which have so long disgraced Broadway will now come down. The Dnltrd Staton steam transport Cossach Captain d» w. Deimott* arrived at this port last evening with one humlred and forty.uino wounded men from Newbern and lioanoke. A number of them will he moved to their homes in various portions of the New England States this afternoon, Bleeping'card have been fitted up for this purpose. A new military hospital has been established, to be known as the Ladles* Homo for Sick and Wounded Sol dieis. It is located at the corner of Lexington avenue and Fifty-first street, The Swedish frigate tYarrfro/tfntf* Commawlfr Adder sparre, arrived this morning after a passage of eight days from Havana. She mounts 32 guns, and has a crow of 340 meu. Captain Singer, of Die bpg JrtVivMiWh Arrived this morning ircm Trindad, reports that uu the luth JQ6t.* when iu at 2330j40n 33 47, was boardedtrorn the sloop of* war A lert, bound to Ship Island. On the ISth was boarded from the United States steamer .Santiago from Havana, all well. Spoken, April Id, near Pori Royal, United States gun boat Ma<3ffie y hence for Port Koyal, leaking badly \ hud been ashore off Cape Lookout. Same day, off Charles ton, United States gunboat Szmoset, beuce for Port Rojal, and two other gunboats. Wo have on hand litre iu the city now the wives 6f t&ii of the leading generate in our armiae—including the two comm&udei'B-iu-chief —Eastern and Western Depart ments. Schooner Ann C. Leverett , Squires, from Jacksonville, 20|ji ifestssti Arrived At this port this morning Left United States gunboats Seneca » J‘cmbina\ and Ottawa. The United States troops had evacuated Jacksonville, and the city was iu charge of the Confederates but the gun boats remained at anchor off tno town, to protect the loyal inhabitants. Passengers—>lrB, Colour) Sffiim, srandoon, und two servants* T. Iu Mather* Mrs. 31. Mather, M. Vox, W. Fairbanks, C. Kane. The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting to day, at which Mayor Opdyhe reported a memorial to Congma, cu tl e subject of taxation by the tleneya) Qo- ijica was adopted aud enlervd to pe transmitted to Congress. The memorial sets forth that the masses of the people are desirous nud ready to contribute their quota to the ordinary and extraordinary revenues of the country, bo that the burden may bo e>jn%liy divided between ti;e' preeeut and coming generation, The enr* rent expenditures of the Government demand 8250,000,- CCO per annum ; au<l probably no less a sum will be ade (jubte to meet the exigency. That sum will be necessary to pay the national ex tW'h£e,4, ilia llitaß.&t 6U the public dfabt. and the estab lishment of a sinking fund, and will enable the treasury to negotiate on favorable terms the requisite loaus of the present and future years. The necessaries of life will be so Miiver-ally and equitably taxed that the burden will full oimuily ou all tla&sus* aeeordinu to thnir ability to pay : and the luxuries of society uiid eujoymohU of the rich will he made to largely contribute to the revenue. The following is a schedule of Imposts proposed iu the memorial: Frcm till sales of goods und tnerchaudise and other property, at retail and wholesale, a tax of ono pet 1 cent., the memorialists believe, the annual sum of 5115,0Q0,000 From the tariff, the sum of 50,000,000 Frcm au excise or tax on on cottor, of two cchtfl per pf/iindr............... 24,000,0(0 Fiom au excise or lax on tobacco* or 20 cents per pound From au excise or tax on whisky and other 1-ouors, of 25 cents per ga110n............ From an excise or tax on malt liquors* o cents per gallon.. * From & direct tax upon real and personal property $2&4,00Q,0W *• The ccmmittee appointed totaKe measures for the re lit {' of the refugees from Florida met at noon to-day, in the hell of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fairbanks, a passenger in the schooner A. C. Le vered, which arrived this morning from Jacksonville, u-aa piegeut, and apbfia&i ihfe 66UiBillie lUat EluiUett. more refugees had come in that vessel from Florida. With the exception of two German families, cigar makers, they were all in comfortable condition, and did net need any immediate assistance. Mr, Francis D« Lathrop gave an account or the deiti* tute condition of many of fho refugees, and ft member suggested that such of the mini lor as wore not willing to receive gratuitous aid should have funds loaned them to meet their present necessities. A wimnittfe to appointed to distribute the fuodi already collected, About s2,ooowere received to-day. The jobbing trade is not so active ns it was a fortuigbt ajc. but there is a fair amount of business doing iu this department. The jobbers* stocks of staple domestics brought over from last season aye otj|j g? {§fgs ill it they need Imt little replenishing, and there is consequently ra ther a market in the package ti ad e foi these articles. The importing trade at private sale is also rather dull, except for a few things, and tho sales at aucti >ll this week have uot been heavy. There are several buyers fruu d ciatttuce iu the matktiU purchnsiug nacoml suit* plies. The following were the sal board to-day: 17000 US 5a *74 cp... 87^* 34000 US 5s *65. iG6o t? fc 6a 'o“, 2OOGO Ti eas T 8-10 p TOCO IU Gen.. ..reg.. 8$ 5000 Tenu Oa ’OO.-blO 55 % BuOO Virginia 65.... 50 SCfiO do.. s&]£ IgCOON-Y St" 08’68..1U0 0000 Mich C Ss Ist mt 90% ICOQOTcIA W 2d.... 50 5000 Atiucr gold. .»60.101^ 75 Pacific Mail 55..100 sQ t? Y Cen,«,, .sOO,, 53 SCO do Sii,V| —The market is steady ; the demand fair. For Pots, £5.62# : Pearls are quiet: prices nominal. Fj.ori'. .\Ni* Meal—The market for Weßtern and Btat© Flour is again better, especially the low and me dium grades; irado brands arc well held, but are quiet. Tho sales are 14,400 bbls at 84.fc.0av4 95 tor snperfino Slate and Weßtern: §o 10®5 20 for extra State, the latter for choice old: 55.26a5.40 for fancy do; 55.15®5.35 for the low grades of Western extra; &5.30®5.40 for North ern round-hoop, extra Ohio, ami £5.45*6.50 for tr-vie brands do. • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. THE MONEY MARKET. Philadelphia, April 25,1862. Tbe stock market is quite active, and investment secu rities continue Ik demaud fit previous quotations. Sun bury and Erie Railroad Sixes advauced to 83. PennsyL vania Fives rose X» selling at United States Cou pon Sixes sold at 05, and one year certificates of indebt edness at QSV- The money market U without alteration. Messrs. Feiree A Co., bankers, Fo. 83 South Third street, quote: Kew York 4I«. Boston exchange ......... parai-ll) ale. Baltimore exchange......... par®l-10 dig. American gold P rem ' Silrer ... 1 ® U* prern. United States 7 3-10 10an... ........ # f .ft prem. <Stj© year certificates. ... - ® i# dis. Country funds. X ® ft* dis. Messrs. Drexel A Co. furnish the following quotations New York exchange Par tol*lo pre. Boston exchange • • “to I "*° ,V Baltimore oxcitange.. «• il 1° X ® iS * Country funds. %to % ** American gold • 1% 40 One year certificates 98# to 93# Quartermasters’ receipts # tol 7 £4n. readers are cawtioruxi against counterfeit dree on on the Trenton Banking Company, vignette the Kew Jersey State Capitol; an imitation of the genuine note, and very well executed. Q)H4 BfclifclAtU fIVM Ail tltA Klfcl&uMilg BftilU JttftV U 9 de tected by an \rror in tb« spelling of the name of the bank; on the counterfeit it is spelled “Kittsning ’’—one K being left out. The note is unlike the genuine in de* sign any &i»pBlPAfit6. Pcfercon's Counterfeit l>c(ector for May 1 13 already issue* 1 , with its usual contents, indispensable in the couuting room and on the store counter. It is no longer cectsaary to recommend the Counterfeit VetwtoTi Every prudent man subsciibei for it as naturally as he seeks indemnity against fire by insuring or protection from midnight robbers in bars and locks. The May number is even more than usually complete. The statements of the bents of the three principal cities of the Union for the last week compare with the previous one and the corresponding time of ISGI as fol lows Loans, New York. April 19 8123,070,360 Boston, April 21 Philadelphia, April 21.... 23 I '-49,t38 21*2,8:10,75$ 135,701,240 “13,648,147 132,880,019 21*2.407,710 133,3:8,689 Specie. Circulation, New York, April 19 *54,371,52S #5,004 061 Boston, April 21 ',\6.2,.*>0 5,9.4,900 Philadelphia* April 21 * 6*040 Sol) 3tO»MQi) Ta(a| •••••«»•• 49,39*,144 11,514.960 Last week" ’ 4'.>.196,111 17,671,040 Last year.::::'.'.'. 0 : i,197,005 18,199,90* Tlie anthracite and bituminous coal brought down ou {he Seadjr.sy Railroad aud Schuylkill Canal tI»U week was as follow**: Total » last ivetk Last year... - Bailroad, this week i:l 1860.........,,..,39,097 toil*. 1861 50.333 •• •• 1562 .40,.17 du.il, WU Week U 1886 ».**» “ 1881 "4,570 •• 1862 20,21'' •• Shipments of coal over the Huntingdon end I>i"o»d Top Mountain Railroad during tlie week ending w ednea, y, A jriisa. 1862, anil aincu January 1.136'-. Week. Previously. Total, Tons. Tone. Ton*. ,QrtO 7 44S 07.005 104.40. J increase 3.S+l a^ti;T a8 '" 5 Th. inactions of Flour and Meal in Philadelphia, dJiTg e...fiU April 2*, 1952, were as fellow, - Barrels of Superfine 9,38» lid Filial i I I i 4»* • » M» ■ t«i I i a i i i I “4 do Middlings jtf do Bye do Corn Meal do Condemned. The New York Mviniup l*ost of to-day says! The general complexion of the stock market show* as ytt no change from what has been frequently pointed out tor the paat fortnight—viz: great firmness and buoyancy in Govwnmeui igeuritiai to tho neglect of the simqu* latiVf railways, which coutiuue heavy and declining, particularly the Western shares, these being adversely affected by the decreasing traffic returns. It has been a distinctive feature of the market for many days past that business opens satisfactorily on Govertfruant bonJai and assumes a very duii aspect as soon as the speculative railways aT» reached. Speculation seems to run upon Governments at present, though a decisive victory in Virginia or in the Southwest would probably infuse new Ufa into oilier departments of the Hat. in Cleveland and Toledo there were heavy traasac tioie, cud the sale* of the past three days foot up over fifteen thoutand fbares. The price this morula? reco vered per ceat. Of the 2 percent, decline since Mon day. btrUwar« snd BuJkd mw ti Co lumbus. and Cincinnati ft-II off % per cent Tbe bonds of the border States remain dull, especially Tcunessees, of which there in A large supply on the mar* ket. Mig 99lir ! 9 srp t«|ef«b!)' »t wr,aw%, The demand Tor governments is scarcely bo active M yesterday, but prices of thr*. various issue* show extraor dinary firmness. The Size* of 1881 are a shade lower then the high points of last evening. For the Coupons 94 )i was paid and hid for more, while this morning* there fire BPllPra at 94\, Tito 7.110 note* are firmly held at 100^ moo#* and the o per cent. OfirtfHeatos ddfttl&ue to improve, selling freely at 08 V- The Five* of 1871 and 1874 are sparingly ofletod at H7V> 033 The market after the Hoard was dulls hut steady. Government Sixes between »r# lesi KtlYO—3lK Tor rtgißtwre it-sls and to* ©twft for Coupon*. Cleveland and Toledo, after the Hoard, was quoted which is a rally of V®.*« 4? cent, from the lowest point. Honey is more Aotlrei or rather lens stagnant than early in Ui« wertt. Gall loans arts find per cent., with the hulk of the business at the insidefigure. Prims sixty days 1 paper is wanted at&O&V por cent., and six months at 6«bJ4' The gold market is dull, but at 101# there are utirnar ouii intyertj, Kxclmnge on London 1* steady at 112 V • Prime com mercial bills are quoted at 111^0112. Philadelphia Stock fcxclmngr sn|n t April X'h [n.pyrUa \, T g, SharMUßiißi Tima, XionangQi] FIRST BOARD. 2COO N Pennft 6s.cull 71 WKlmiiii U,.. 8# 2000 d 0... 71 10 d 0.... 8 if ]OOO do lf)s.bs 86# 1000 Peuua Op 55..., 86# fiooous onu r «i... /»ool«*iaw*l li„, ii™ ICOOO Jo 95 9000 V 6 Of Reg *81,,, 94# s€o‘ do 95 100 TiOng Island 11... 12# 500 do ra»h 95 50 do b 6 12# 550 abtTa ss..sown 84 101) do 12# 400 dOiiiimiii 84# 1000 MorrisClnl2d m. 87 200 do 84# IOOOKChIN&VGa’Sti.. 62# 1000 Stillb ft Erie 7a.. 87# 10 Lehigh Nay 51 1000 do 88 2000 Penna R2d m,. r 93 10000 TJ 8 6 p c Debt 5 Penna H 45# Certlf. 08# Uont4u*iaa& [» a BETWEEN BOARDS 1000 Pcniift JJ 2d 5i.... 93 120 Wilmington R 52 LICOO Bunb A Erie 75.. SB# SECOND 25COONrennftlOH, l *. BU# 14000 do 86# ICUO Cum ft Ain 04 'B9 88 ICUO BchiNCti’B2. 15 62# i 10C0 do 62# I 1000 Kft'l iiOOO (In. Ml ,mbO j 1100 U S G p c Uertir. 98# ! 52d A 3d-*ts R... 01# j 5000 IVmiH It 2d m.. 93 | 6 Minehill R„ rMt 4& , AFTfift HOARDS. 100 North Aniericau Insurance CLOSING PRICES—FIRM. Bid. Asked. Bid. Asked. U5681881...94# 95 K[m, r a R Prfm 16# 16# VSIVTS H.ioo* 100# Rlraira 7h ’73.. 74# 70 Phiiada Ce 93# ~ L Island R cx-d 12# 12# Phiiada 6a now. 98# 99 Le’gh Cl ft Nav 50# 61 Peuuaos 84# 84# Le Cl ft ft ay Sep 36 37 Reading It 21 i>9 21# NPenn&K..... .6# 7 Rokdxh6s ’B6 *45 64 o? r ‘ rf penon ft e»,* T ri TIM Read bdii’M.... 00 01 N Ponna 105,,, 86# 87 Read rnt 6a *86.. 70# 80 Cafaw R Con.,, 1 # 2 Peon a R 45# 45# Catawinsa Pref. 6# 7 Penna R 1 m6s.lOo# 101 Frk ft Sthwk R. 42 46 Penna It 2 m fla 03 93# &.U Si Tbd-iif R. 61# 62 Morris CulCott 40 41 RacftAVioo-atft 8# 8# MoirtaCnl Pref.ll2# 113 W Phllala R... 54 64# Bch Nhv Stock. 3# 5 Spruce A Pine.. 11 11# Sch NavPref... 10# 11# Green * Coates. 23# 23# Boh N&y Gs ‘82,. 63 66 Giles A Walnot. SO# 81 Eiuiiraß*»»».., 8 8# Arch Street.... 18# 18# G0,C00,000 25,000,000 8,000,000 12,000,000 tea of stock* at the second 25E1i0 n 100 Aiich Cen R. ,s3O. 53 ioo do aoo. S3 T ,' 250 Harlem R l-’ ( ‘ 100 Panama R 123 lOOXllCeu scrip 58 260 do 930.. 68 100 do bM.. tt!n :\Q C &. T01ed0....b5. 41 1200 do 41 :;00 do 539., 41* •200 d0.......630.. 41«« 75 Chi A B I H.un, 54 S o C D *V Quiu 8,,,, 02 Pewit* $•.‘0,1.0,340 21,570.017 12,011,833 1000 Cam & Am Gs ’7O (JJ 1000 POMM U 14^ 2000 Fitts, Ft Wayne A Clilc2d m... 70 ICOO U S6s Beg *81... 04 £ 20 Wfifltern JJk,..,. 60 100 city 6s New 100 do., New 93)4 4 Penna .'»s 0054 1000 Penna Cp 55..... H 7 CITY ITEMS. II£KE AMJ TJIKJIE IN BRITAIN” Will liO tllO subject of Mr. Gough’d lecture, at the Academy of Music, OD tll6 6V&ning if 11A. 5.' Otll. VkoM who keari It, weeks ago, will remember hi* spirited and ilojuent de ficriptionfl of English scenery and English character, and how he thrilled his immense audionce with striking fact?, amusing anecdotes, and yuey pitting of «*bA We recommend our readers to einbraca this opportu nity of hearing a wonderful orator and his best theme. A largo number of seala Already Lee-i awl early application for tickets will he necessary to prevent disappointment. A Fopulah — Mr. J. W. Piice, the popular wtillnvesl comer oF V.mvlh and Chestnut streets, has evidently conceived the Phila delphia idea of a Restaurant. The handsome improve ment made in hia saloon, which we have recently had occasion to chrouielu, haa elicited the wMtnest itp&wn»A! of our citizens, and on several occasions within the pre sent ween hU sp’endid now dining room lias been attacked in force l Ills moats tiro cun at to any furnished in a first-class hotel, and his chnrgca moderate. Thu Phu-adem-hia (Joai, Oil EMi'Oitmr.— The fact that the Coal oils sold by Messrs. Hulburt A Brodhead, at their warerooms, No. 240 Arch street, aro th'to bijt in th* marhcl) i» in their BltfOlf t(# both city and country, which are larger thau those of auy other house in the trade. A single trial, whether for illu minating or lubricating purposes, gives them pre-emi neDCO over all ether oils in the nv*Tketi Their |d*i> Of putting up oils in cubical tin cans, with spigots, is a great improvement, and is universally appreciated. For either shipping, retailing, or home consumption, this can ar rangeineilt Is really & Capital finijirAVeihaiit. Their a ales during the present week have amounted to hundreds of barrels per day, and the demand is constantly Increaaltg. Charles Oakford 6c Son, in tlieir splendid |Law PMBS, UfiiUr tli-6 G&nUneutal Hotel, are bow <lnriog an immense trade in their several departments. Should the weather be propitious to-day, they will probably adr.rn the heads of at toast a thousand gentlemen of taste and fashion with their inimitable bats and oapu-tlw most beautiful in the market—aud ladips ate flocking fc> their ware-rooms en masse for Children’s Headgear, o* which their assortment is unequalled in this city. We are authorized to say that they are now selling off their elegant stock of PAris-made Ladies 1 Slites, at far beldw the cost of importation, wi‘h a view' to relinquishing this branch of their business. desirous op obtaisii-vo the Choic est (.'oStj:' ! in.v.s, always patronize Vansaut, corner of Ninth and Chestnut. His delicious Cream Bon-bons, Cream Chocolates, Cream Walnuts, French Nauget, fine French and American Mixtures, and choice Fruity in cluding New Hots Prunes, New Figs* Oranges* Grapes, cf cetera , are a real luxury. Spanish Olives and Simmer Frltts.—Mr. O. H. Matlsou. dealer in fine groceries, Arch aud T§flk|i streets, baa now in store a superior lut of Spanish Olives, also a good supply of green corn, tomatoes, and peas, of his own preserving, which, we believe are the finest in the ma;ket. E, C.'Wiiitman & Go’s Confections, (Se cond street, telow Chestnut,) are considered, by connois seurs in this department of manufactures, to be the ttc 2’lus ultra of’excellence. They use ouly the finest and ptireai materials in manufacturing, keep ahead of ail rivals in the production of popular uoveltie?, aud sell at irrices to suit the people. Their choice chocolate, cream, aud various fruit preparation, brought out Within, tlie lasi few da>=, are worthy of attention, awl nhould find their way into every weU-rognlatel family. Bitter and Cheesi:.— Slocomb &, Bassettj at tho Cheese Stand in the Eastern Market, corner of Fifth and Merchant streets, are constantly supplied with the best Cheese that can be found In tkecouutry. Amo us their many fancy dairies may he found the celebrated “ Jackson & Coon” Cheese, so well known at tho old “ Red Curtain,” Fourth and Market streets. Their fine new Uniter is just the lliing our housefceep* era now want, and their fresh Tomatoes are aa nice m these just from tbe vines. Charles TYh9 f9T thirty y«8» furnished our cltlwms with Bread and Hasped HoUfl. haa resumed business, in connection with his son, at his old established stand. No. 1021 Pile street, between Tenth and Eleventh. His advertisement will he found in our columns. BlVLI.su AND CJIEAP CIOTHISO. —To gen tlemen whiling to purchase garments of the neatest cut and malm, at llu lowest cash rates, we take plmure la recommending Messrs. Grigg A t nn Giinten, 704 Market street, three doorß above Seventh, south Bids. There is groat folly in paying S3O on Chestnut street for what nitty he had at this medal establishment at half the tas ney, perfect fit and tasteful make warranted on all occasions. Parson Brown-low lias repeatedly assured Prenlife that he never stvere »ti vatlii never plated a card, never took a drink of liwor. never went to tha theatre, never attended a horse-race, nevor told a lie. never broke the Sabbath, never wore whiskers, never kissed any woman but his wife, aud never wore any other garments; -when \»v could ejel iliemj thou those mww factund at the renowned Clothing Bazaar of Granville Stokes, No. 609 Chestnut street, who has now on baud the finest assortment of Bprinff and summer garments iu llie country; At prices to stilt t!i£ HfiL££. Something Concerning Telegraphing*— Caaselt’s pentelesraph, an instrument which is said to be capable of use iu tepyiss sutesrsphsi desisusi ftfid »r -traiti, bo that a man can semi his lady.love a luster in his own baud, mid recelva her picture iu AusWer over wire* hundreds of miles long, is pronounced by our scientific men a more imitation of a process patented in this country, and by means of which a correct clew of the splendid Brown-Stone Clothing Hall of RochbiU * Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth, was telegraphed all over tha country, tosethar with a notice of the elegant garments for gentlemen and youtlii made there. Prentice and the “Secesh” Ladt.— Prentice, it appears, has revived a note frem a womau, UiMabuins hint with aiianiuatlom she signing liaraetf .‘Charlotte Corday,” after the name of the French heroine. Prentice replies that, as her namesake stabbed Murat ill his bath, lie feels safe, If she iutends doing the stabbing part he is iu tho habit of locking hU iloor ill going through his ablutions, We mtorm him of the Louisville Joumai, however, that he may noth, sale after coming out ot' his door unless he should pro vide himself with the celebrated Bullet-proof Vest, sold by Mi 1 . Charles gtokes, under the Continental Hotel, in this city. That will effectually protect the regtdil tllSat vulnerable to female attacks—that is, the heart. MARRIED, SMITH—CLARKSON —On Thursday dotting. WMi iiiat.. at the Church of the Epiphany, by the Right Rev* Vi Ham B. Stevens, D. I)., the Rev. Heury R. Smith, of r*hllitde!f»lir*r to Grace, daughter of the late Gerardus Clarkielli of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. * OItABAM— fcbky —Oil the 3Sd inst., by tbe Kev. Arcliibiild Beatty, William Graham. Ben., of Denver city, Colorado, to Mias Annie Kurey, of Philadelphia. * DIED. At FLICK On the 24th instant, James P. AfUlck, in the 62d year of hi 3 age. Funeral iron. Ids late residence, aud For tieth streets, West Philadelphia, ou Monday afteruorn, m 2 u’lilnck. ** H 0 UGL ON —Ou the 22d instant, of disease contracted in the service cf the Vuited States, while attached to the Culf r,madron, Captain James H. Hodgdon, aged 31 > friemlß are invited to attend tin funeral Bsrvicea, at tin'AHxander Presbyterian Church, corner of Nine teenth »ud Green streets, ou Sabbath next, at half past 2 o’clock P M.» precisely. * IkIeKINNKY.—On Thursday morning, 24th Instant, Dfulfi McKiuney, in the 70th year cf his age. HU relatives andlrtendsare invited us attendllia ral, from his late residence, BHtenUoiuetomu near Ger* umutown, cn Monday n ornhig next, at 9 o’clock, with* out further notice Funeral service at St John sChurco, Ulsuayuuk. t . MNUSAY —On the evsnlug of the -4th Inst, Robert 0 i-indsay, la the “5°- . . The relatives stud frittpi* of the family ; ai*i, the m«m beisofthe Neptune Bose Company, are respecttnUy iuvited to attend th» funeral, from his late residence, Fiaukliu and Wood streets, on Sunday a ?* ri Vs Q o'clock, wUhov.4 fviiiher notice. 13 pPSOMII tJ Oil Fol lows* Cemetety. " OBITVABY Mr. LINDSAY was nC»rrbr of Tkt /’CCM from tbs irsV.o'cf'its first uunj’sr, m August, 13a., am. bi pioniptuess »ud couttisy with which h« «mf.imvy dm- Chsrgfd his duties, iu this aud every other retatiou af life, securrd for him the confilence and re.p*.-t or all »hu knew him. Tim sad loss experienced hy his family In hi. deall.l, sbsfsd by a tug* ttPeU if Msmte. tuhd kmw hia vtwili »« gntxttnplary ctt'f-in »« !an.U6tm4t cep ;
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