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DRY goods jorbeks.
pAWSON, BRANSON, & OO;,
W.W, CORNER MARKET AND FIFTH STS.,
(501 Market Street.)
JOBBERS OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERMAN
DRESS FABRICS, SHAWLS, &c,
We invite the attention of the RETAIL TRADE to
weU-aasorted Btock of
FOREIGN DRESS GOODS AMD SHAWLS,
vwhich we vnll sell at the very lowest market price.
We pay especial attention to the large Auction Sales,
rand Boyerscan find Goods in our Store, atmuch IeBS
ttban cost of Importation, and as cheap as they can be
Yound anywhere.
4 *©. R. Dawson. j. g. Bomgardnbb. o. Branson.
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L. HALLOWELL. <S 00.,
NO. 615 CHESTNUT STREET,
(JAYNE'S MARBLE BUILDING,)
Mire now in stock, and Eire daily receiving, a handsome
assortment of New Foreign
FANCY DRY GOODS
S ILK.S ;
Ail purchased since the recent
DECLINE IN GOLD AND EXCHANGE.
ifiad which will he sold at a
SMALL ADVANCE FOR CASH.
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1863.
SPRING 1863,
DRY GOODS.
HOOD, BONBRIGHT, & CO.,
■WHOLESALE DEALERS IS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRYGOODS,
JTo. *35 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
The attention of the TRADE is inyited to their largo
fcSiock of
STAPIB MD MNCY GOODS,
.Among which are choice brands of Sheet
ing and Shirting Muslins,
Madder Prints, De Lalnes,
Ginghams, Lawns, and
'Nevest Styles Dress Goons.
MEN’S WEAR
XV GREAT VARIETY.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO
CASH BUYERS.
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J) A VID ROGERS,
No. 45 SOUTH FOURTH STREET,
Importer and Jobber of
MEN AND BOYS’ WEAR,
LADIES’ CLOAKINGS, &c.
mh2s-2m»
; SPRING, 1863.
, YARD, GILLMORB, A GO.;
Importers and. Jobbers of
SILKS
AND
FANCY DRY GOODS,
JTOS* 817 CHESTNUT AND 614 JAYNE STS.,
HAva now opaa, of THEIR OWN IMPORTATION, a
LARGE AND HANDSOME STOCK
BPRING GOOD S ,
COMPErSINO
BRISS GOODS, SHAWLS.’ RIBBONS.
GIiCXVESj &c.
Also, % fall assortment of
WHITS GOODS, LINENS, FOBNISHIITG GOODS. EM
BROIDERIES, AND LACES.
The atteation of the trade 1b requested,
1863. spring. 1863>
JOHNES, BERRY. & 00.,
ISuccesso** to Abbott, Johue*. ft Co.)
STo, 6*T MARKET, and 534 COMMERCE Street*.
PHILADELPHIA,
IKPOST3RS AND JOBBERS OP
&I L K
USD
FANCY DRY GOODS,
<H»Ti sow open a LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK
m
DRESS GOODS*
. Adapted to the Sefcsoi, Also, a Fall Aesortme&t in
WHITE GOODS, RIBBONS, GLOVES,
SHAWLS, &0.,
Which tier offer to the trade at the LOWEST PRICES.
CASH BUYERS
Are particularly invited to examine our-Stock. fel3-tf
CARPETS ATVJD Olt-CiLOTHS.
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£J.LEN ECHO MILLS,
M’CALLUM & GO.,
KASrUPAOTURERS. IMPORTERS, AND DEALERS,
509 CHESTNUT STREET,
(Opposite Independence Hall,)
OAKPET I N G Si
OIL CLOTHS. &*.
We hare sow os hand as extensive stock of CARPET*
MFCS, of oar owa and other makes, to which we call
«*£k6 attention of cash and short-time buyers. ‘ fel6-3m
CARPET WAREHOUSE.
JOS. BLACKWOOD,
833 ARCH STREET, -
TWO DOORS BELOW NINTH (South Side],
IS NOW RECEIVING
FOR SPRING TRADE,
tA rich and extensive assortment of
ENGLISH AND AMEIUCAN CARPETINGS,
- Tl ,, Of the beat makes,
•SmbracLng all the newets'lea, which are offered
AT LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
mhl9’2m.
JUST' RECEIVED, "
3,000 ROLLS
..CANTON MATTINGS,
ISo which we invite the attention of the trade.
M’CALLUM <Sj CO.,
N0.'50? CHESTNUT STREET,
E M OVAL
J- T. DELACROIX,
&as removed his
STOCK OF CARPETINGS,
IfroEi fiT South FOURTH Street, to his
NE W STORE,
No. 37 SOUTH SECOND STREET,
Where he offers to his old customers, and purohasn.
cenerally, a LARGES AND DESIRABLE STOCK OF
CARPETINGS,
■&( all grades, and beat known makes.
OIL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, AND WINDOW SHADES.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
J. T. DELACROIX,
MTo. 31 SOUTH SECOND STREET, above Chestnut,
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"OURGUNDY PORT—I7S QUARTER
-M Casks ust received per ship " Lanra.” for sain In
bond, by . m CHAS. S. it JAS. OARSTAIRS
apSt 136 WALNUT and 31 GRANITE Stran’ta.
IVTORGAN, ORR, & CO., STEAM
ENGINE BUILDERS, Iron Founders, and Genarnl
Machinists and Boiler Makers, No. 19X9 cAIIOWHILL
Street,Philadelphia* - ■. 4 v fold-ly
GERMANTOWN, PA.
PHILADELPHIA.
/CABINET FURNITURE AND BIL
LIARD TABLES.
MOORE * CAMPION,
In connection with their extensive Cabinet business, are
now manufacturing: a superior article of
and have now on hand a fall supply, finished with the
MOORE & CAMPION’S IMPROVED CUSHIONS,
which are pronounced by all who have used them to be
rapbrior to all others.
For the Quality and finish of these Tables, the manu
facturers refer to their numerous patrons throughout the
Union, who are familiar with the character of their
Work. •' •• •• • • mhS-em
gEWING MACHINES.
THE “BLOAT ” MACHINE,
WITH GLASS PRESSED FOOT,
NEW STYLE HEMMEB, BRAIDER,
tod other valuable improvements..
ALSO.
THE TAGGART & FARR MACHINES.
Agency— o 33 CHESTNUT Street. „ mhB-tf
rjARB. AMMONIA;—A FEW TONS
A-'\ landing. Also, Realties True Musk, per Persia.
Jjasprtod ana for sale by WM. M. WILSON. 308 MAR
KET Street.; •, myS
YOL. 6.—NO. 239.
RET Alt DRY GOODS.
QLOAKS AND MANTLES.
BRAIDED CLOAKS.
PLAIN CLOAKS.
ORDERED CLOAKS.
SILK MANTLES.
AMERICAN CLOAKINGS.
FRENCH CLOAKINGS.
FINE CASSDIERES.
DRESS GOODS.
BOYS’. FINE CLOTHING.
COOPER ill OONAKD.
»pSO-tf S S. E. corner NINTH AND MARKET St».
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PARIS CLOAKS
MA.TVTI3L.LA.S,
LADIES, MISSES, AND CHILDREN,
NOW OPEN,
AT THE
PARIS MANTILLA EMPORIUM,
920 CHESTNUT STREET.
J- W. PROCTOR & CO.
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TIIK PAKIS CLOAK AND -MAN
■ TILLA STOKE, Northeast corner of EIGHTH and
WALNUT, have opened with a'
LARGE STOCK OF SPRING GOODS,
MOST FASHIONABLE MAKE, .
and respectfully ask the early attention of ladies wishing
to purchase.
fJLOAKS AND MANTILLAS.
IVENS & CO., No. 33 South NINTH Street, have
now on hand an extensive assortment of
SPRING STYLES, •
of the finest qualities, at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Ladies, do not fail to give us a call. .
POYS’ MISSES’, AND CHILDREN’S,
■ CLOTHING, CLOAKS. Ac.,
IN ENDLESS VARIETY,
AT LOW PRICES,
No. 137 South EIGHTH Street,
ap2l-lm Three doors above Walnut.
1084 CHESTNUT STBEET.
E. M. NEEDLES
OFFERS FOB SALE
At pricesjgenerally below present cost of impor
tation, '
WHITE GOODS? all description*.
EMBROIDERIES, do do
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, do
VEILS, Ac., Ac.
And respectfully invites an inspection of his
1034 CHESTNUT STBEET.
A UOTION AND OTHER BARGAINS.
Lnpins, 6*4 Black Wool Delaines.
Fine Black Alpacas under price.
Double fold French Mozambiques, 37K cents.
Finest Poil*de*Chevres, at old prices.
Double fold children’s plaids, 87% cents.
Crape Plaids and Stripes.
Drab,-Slate, Cuir, and other shades Alpacas,
Three lots mode Alpacas, 31, 37, and 55 cents, ex
tra cheap,
Travelline dress goods. *
Cheap lotXavellas, 13 cents.
Shepherd’s Plaids, fine quality, SI cents.
Best English and American prints.
Ladies’Cloaking Cloths—mammoth stock.
Fine Cassimeres—assortment unrivalled.
Muslins and Linens—prices are right.’
Bargains in fringed Huck Towels, 19 cents.
Honey Comb 11-4 Bates Quilts.
Fine Flannels, whites, reds, • Grays.
Good and low-priced Hoop Skirts.
COOPER &CONARD,
ap3otf S. E. corner NINTH and MARKET Streets.. ~
fiHEAP •- DRY GOODS, 0 ARPETS, ■-
A-/ Mattings, Oil Cloths, and Window Shades. —V. E.
ARCHAMBAULT, northeast corner ELEVENTH and
MARKET Streets, will open THIS MORNING, from Auc
tion, Ingrain Carpets at 45, 50, 62, 75, 870, and $l. Entry
and Stair Carpets 25 to 87c. White and-red check Mat
ting 31 and 37c. Rag, Hemp, and Yarn Carpets 31 to 50c.
Floor Oil Cloths 45 to 75c. Window Shades, Gold and
Velvet Borders, 75c to $2. * Buff and Green Window Hol
land 81 to 50c.
CHEAP DRY GOODS.
New York City Mills Long Cloth Muslin at 25c. Fine
Shirting Muslins 12>£, 16, 18, and 20c. New Spring
Chintzes 18 and 20c. Spring De Laines 25c. Light Al
pacas 31 to 62c. Stella Shawls $2 to $lO. Cloth Saqnes
$5 to $B. . ap2s-lm
TIGHT CLOTHS FOR LADIES’
J-i CIRCULARS, SACQUES, Ac.
French Batiste Cloth, light colors.
English and French Meltons, all-wool, light colors.
Glenhim Tricots, light colors. ■
Middlesex Cloths, light colors.
Dexter Mills and Saulsbnry Cloths.
Real Water-Proof Cloakings.
All of which are for sale at reduced prices.
Cloth Circulars ready-made.
Cloth Sacques ready-made.
Real Water-Proof Cloaks.
N. B. —Cloaks made to order.
EDWIN HALL A CO.,
ap29 No. 36 South SECOND Street.
M. NEEDLES, : ! “
1024 CHESTNUT STREET,
HAS JUST RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING:
KEW GOODS EOS GARIBALDI’S*
, PUFFED LINEN CAMBRICS, A NEW ARTICLE.
PUFFED AND TUCKED MUSLINS.
PLAIN FRENCH MUSLINS, 2 YARDS WIDE. : •
STRIPED, PLAID, AND FIGURED MUSLINS.
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GRENADINE VEIL,
«IUP.
-A LARGE ASSORTMENT NEEDLE-WORK EDG
INGS.
INSERTINGS, FLOUNCINGS, AND BANDS, AT
OLD PRICE. . ,
VALENCIENNES AND GUIPURE EDGINGS AND
INSERTINGS*
50 PS. OF PIQUES, AT REDUCED PRICES.
600 NEW STYLE NECK-TIES FOR LADIES.
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, Ac., Ac., Ac.
The attention of the Ladies is respectfully asked.
‘ E-„ M. NEEDLES.
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CHARPLESS BROTHERS
Offer by the package, at the
Lowest rates of this season,
Pacific 1200 and 1400 Lawns,
Manchester Spring De Laines,
Pacific do. Prints,
ap!s Do. do. DeLainea.
C< HARPLESS BROTHERS.
Mode-colored Silks, Poniards,
Checked Silks, India Silks,
Mantle Silks, Black Figures,
Bareges, Challies. Imperatrice,
_ Poplins, Organdies, Chintzes,
Zephyr and Barege Shawls. -
aplfl CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets.
fILOTHS, CASSIMERES, AND VEST-
V-'INGS. '
Cassimeres for Boys.
Casssimeres for Toung Gents.
Cassimeres for suits.
Cassimeres for everybody.'
Casßimeres, mixed and plain, \ -
Cassimeres. striped and plaid.
Cassimeres, Black and Brown,
- . , At JOHN H. STOKES 1 ,
ap9 703 ARCH Street..
TRIMMINGS, &c.
JAVANS & HASSALL,
MILITARY FURNISHERS,'
No. 418 ARCH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
FURNITURE, dec.
PURNI T U R E .
A LARGE ASSORTMENT,
W. Os J. ALLEN & BROTHER,
1309 CHESTNUT STREET.
No. 381 South SECOND Street,
BILLIARD TABLES,
SEWING MACHINES.
C| t |press.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1863.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Hooker Again. Across the Rappahannock
tec's Army In Retreat—General Hooker
Reinforced* /
■Washington, May 9,12 P. M.—On Friday morn
ing last General Hooker recrossed the Rappahan
nock with two. corps armed, and, after reconnoi
tring the old position‘held by him at Chancellor-
Tille,-found that, the enemy had fallen back, leaving
hundreds of hia wounded behind, and hia dead.un
buried. • 1 .
During the day the entire Army of the Potomac
crossed the river, with sixteen days l rations, and,
moving forward, deployed right and left in search
of the enemy, who was not to be found in force up to
8 o’clock this morning.
A large number of stragglers have come into our
outpost lines and given themselves up, expressing
their disgußt with the rule of the rebel leaders.
These men confirm the published accounts of the
consternation created in Richmond by Gen. Stone*
man's raid.
General Hooker informed Gen. Halleck that he
only needed active co-operation from Generals Peck
and Keyes in a : second advance to render the de
struction of the rebel army and the capture of Rich"
mond certain.
The report that Richmond has been captured by
General Keyes is not credited by the War Depart
ment.
The President and General Halleck, as well as the
members of the Cabinet, are in excellent humor and
very hopeful.
Reinforcements are arriving here rapidly. It is
thought these troops will be sent to Gen. Hooker.
A movement is on foot for another column, but
particulars are withheld for the present.
An inspection.of.the 'ground' iipon which -the late
battle was fought shows the desperation of the rebels
and their immense loss. Large numbers of their
dead and wounded are upon the field. In the Wil
derness, where the fire took place from the shells
from our batteries, a very large number of charred
remains have been found, The sufferings of thepoor
wretches must have been terrible.
'GENERAL LEE CUT OFF FROM SUPPLIES.
Yesterday afternoon a .flag of truce was sent across
the Rappahannock by General Lee, with a letter to
General Hooker, in which i t was stated that Lee’s
army waß deficient in supplies and their communi
cation cut off, so that it was difficult to reinforce
their commissariat, rendering it necessary that Ge
neral Hooker should send over supplies for the
-wounded soldiers in the hands of the Confederates.
Medical and hospital supplies were sent over in
response to . this communication, which indicates
plainly the great success of General .Stoneman’s ca
valry expedition.
NEWS FROM RICHMOND.
New Yohk, May 9.—The chief engineer of . a
Federal steamer, captured, with his vessel, by the
rebels, on the North Carolina coast, some months
since, and released from the Libby prison, in Rich
mond, on Tuesday last, confirms in every respect
the reports already received as to the panic occa
sionedin Richmond on Sunday and Monday last by
the advance of Stoneman and his cavalry.
THE ALARM IN RICHMOND,
The whole city, he says, was intensely agitated,
the people momentarily expecting the advancing
force to enter and occupy it, which they frankly ad
mitted could easily have been done. Some of our
cavalry who were captured on Friday and taken to
the Libby prison, reported that they had passed en
tirely through the entrenchments on the north side
of the city, finding them empty, with neither la gun
nor soldier offering resistance. Two of these captured
cavalrymen were captured within the city limits. The
defences in other parts of tee city were manned en
tirely by old men and boys, upon whom no sort of
dependence was placed by the inhabitants.
NARROW ESCAP]E _OF MEM-
HUNGER.
The officers of the prison told our informant, as he
was leaving on Tuesday, that among the passengers
on a train of ears captured by some of Stonecdan’s
command was Mr. Memminger, the rebel Secretary
of the Treasury, who, not being known to his cap
tors, was paroled with the other passengers. The
prison officers frankly admitted, also, that the, raid
was the most gallant exploit of the war; that they
had been fairly beaten at their own game, and that,
besides, the cavalrymen had behaved themselres in
a gentlemanly fashion.
LONGSTREET’S ARMY.
Our informant, whom we shall call Mr. 8., while
on his way to City Point on Tuesday, saw a part of
Longstreet’s forces in retreat, with the Federal!! ia
pursuit. He believes, however, that some of Long
street’s troops are still in the Nunsemond region,
though the rebel officers declared positively that hia
entire command-had gone to,the help of Lee.
• SUFFERING IK RICHMOND. ' '
As to the condition of affairs in the rebel capital,
Mr. B. confirms all that has been said by prisoners
previously released. In the community at large
there is the greatest suffering for want of the ne
cessaries of life, while in the Libby prison the
scantiest rations are served out. For'over two
weeks before Mr. B. was released, all the meat
served to the men was putrid, and could not be eaten.
The prisoners, upon protesting to the commissary
officer, were informed that it was the best he had;
that the rebels themselves had to eat it, and the pri
soners must expect nothing else. In the hospital
attached to. the prison, however, every effort was
made to furnish wholesome food, and the sick were
treated with all the kindneßS it was possible to be
stow.
THE BREAD RIOT.
Mr. B. says that the particulars of the Richmond
bread riot, already published, do not overrate the
magnitude of that aflbir, of- a part of which he was'
a witness from the windows of his hospital. He
mentions the fact, not before disclosed, that an offi
cer of the rebel army, who sympathized with the
female rioters and encouraged them in their proceed
ings, mingling with them as they marched through
the streets, was promptly arreßted by the authorities,
but nothing was ever learned as to the disposition
made of him subsequently. Just before Mr. B. left,
several; of the women engaged in the affair were
sentenced in the local courts—one of them to thirty
days’imprisonment. -
TIRED OF THE WAR.
Our Informant states that the guard at the Libby
prison frequently expressed themselves sick of the
war, and generally uisheartened, and some openly
expressed the hope, after it was known that Hooker
had engaged Lee’s army, that “ the Yankees would
this time finish the thing up,” so that they (the rebel
soldiery) might get to their homes in peace. And
this .'was the feeling among all the soldiers with
whom he conversed, not only in Richmond, but also
at Salisbury, North Carolina, where, prior to his
removal to Richmond, he was confined for some
three months. ; f
LONGSTREET’S ARMY.
One or the prisoners captured from a Virginia re
giment told some of our men at Falmouth -yester
day that the force which went down fro mthiß line
of the Rappahannock to Suffolk was as follows:
Hood’s and Pickett’s divisions, with two brigades
of Pryor’s, all under Longstreet; Pickett’s division,
five brigades, commanded respectively by Gene
rals Armistcad, Garnett. Kemper, Jenkins, and
Corse. Hood’s division haß three brigades, com
manded respectively by Generals Anderson, Ben
ning, Laws ; and a fourth brigade, from Texas, com
mander’s name not known—perhaps the brigade for
merly commanded by Hood himself. -
Anderson’s brigade has the 7th, Sth, 9th, llth, and
59th Georgia regiments. Benning has the 2d, 15th,
17th, and 20th Georgia regiments. Armistead has
the 9th, 14th, 38th, 63d, and 67th Virginia regiments.
Kemper’s is also a Virginia brigade. Laws has
Alabama regiments entirely.
Pickett’s division left Fredericksburg about six
weeks ago, and the rest followed in a few days
They marched to Manchester, south to Richmond.
There' was a foot of snow on the ground, and many
of the men were barefoot. From Manchester, where
they stayed a- few weeks, they marched to Peters
burg, and so,, down to Suffblk. They crossed the
Blackwater on Pontoon bridges.
They counted it five days’ march from Richmond
to Suffolk; and as they left Suffolk only on Sunday
night, of course it is impossible that those troops
could have been in the recent battles near Chancel
lorville. The two divisions of liongstreet, of which
Lee speaks, were perhaps other divisions. Troops
from Suffolk apparently did not reinforce Lee at
Fredericks burg.
REBEL PRISONERS.
The following is Bald to be a correct list of the
rebel prisoners captured in the late battles:
Captured April 29... 106
Captured May 1... 144
Captured May 2. 59
Captured May 3 : 779
Captured May 4.... 1194 S
Captured May 5. " ‘371
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
[Special Correspondence of The Press.]
Fortress Monroe, May S, 1863.
The news from General Hooker’s command ab
sorbs all interest, Every new arrival brings some
passenger who is doomed to undergo a strict inquisi
tion. The growing importance of General Dix’s
department is scarcely noticed. Just now, however,
you will frequently heAr put the interrogatories—
" Where has General Dix gone? Why did he take
with-him so many men?. What is he going to do?
Thus far I have never heard a reply that gave any
thing like satisfaction to the anxious inquirer. The
truth is, General Dix seldom makes. hiß friends the
repository of his military secrets. His reticence is
wonderful, when we consider what devices are used
to penetrate into plans, and what importunings
he must undergo unless he disclose them. That a
movement is being made from Yorktown is evident,
but of its magnitude, and its object, we can only
conjecture. A correspondent should only* chronicle
facts as they transpire, avoiding every information
that would in the least aid or comfort the enemy.
The Commanding General has issued the follow
ing congratulatory order "to Major General Peck
and the troops under his command at Suffolk. I
am pleased to see that he has not forgotten the
active service performed by .Lieutenants Cushing
andLamson:
Headquarters Department or Virginia,
. Seventh Army Corps,
' _ _ Fort Monroe, Va., May 6, 1863.
General Orders, No. 32. —The major general
commanding congratulates Major General
and the troops under hiscommondat Suffolk, on the
sudden retreat of the enemy to the Black water after
a close investment of the place for more than three
weekfl by a superior force, led by some of the most
distinguished generals in the service of the insur
gents. The eiiemy lias .sustained a loss of five guns,
and not less than fifteen hundred men in prisoner's!
killed, wounded, and deserters* while ours is limited
to a comparatively small number of killed aud
wounded. For this result the highest praise is Cue
PfIIIADEOPatA. MONDAY. MAY 11. 1863.
to Major General Peck, through whose untiring in--
austry and good judgment duriag the last six monthß
the place ..has been strongly fortified, through
whose watchfulness it .has trelnheld during the in
vestment. The same high praite is due to the troops
under hia command, and to their officers. Their
courage and vigilance, their firmness in resisting the
enemy’s attacks, their gallantly in assaulting him
P bis works on repeated occasions, deserve the
heartfelt thanks which the hajor general - com
manding hereby tenders to;theff.
The Major General Commanding, avails himself
of the occasion to acknowledgehe gallant and effi
cient Co-operation of the gunboits sent by Admiral
Lee into the Nansemond, underlLieutenants Cush
ing and Lamsori, in silencing thi enemy’s batteries,
in resisting the enemy’s attempt} to cross the river,
and especially the assistance lent -by the latter to
Gen, Getty in capturing five ofjthe enemy’s guns,
By command of Major General Dix.
D. T. VAN BUREN, Asststiint Adjt; Gen.
The weather has been exceedingly unpleasant for
the past two days. But chilly winds, nor drizzling
rains, have had power to check the busy appearance
of the steamboat landing. It hid got to be well
known that General Dix had veiy quietly and un
ostentatiously proceeded to Yorklown just as he re
turned. But his. lips are as grikly sealed as ever,
Colonels Kirkpatrick and,..l)avis l of Gen. Stone
man’s cavalry, are now at Yorktovn, There is no
regular boat plying between her< and Yorktown,
and theSsutlers of many regimentsiiave for sometime
been in an agony of suspense, standing guard over
box and barrel. B.
Fortress Monroe, May B.— Major General Dix
and staff arrived at 2 o’clock thisVafternoon on the
steamer Express, from York rivek and informs us
that Colohelß Kilpatrick and Davii have arrived at
Gloucester Point with 700 cavalry, without the loss
of a man. j 1
The General sent a force to the White,House last
night, and they succeeded in theLridges
about that place, and made some important cap
tures, taking several prisoners.
The propeller Ellen S. Terry arr ved to-day from
Newborn, N. C., with the mails from. Newbern and
Hatteras. They left on Wedheadiy evening, and
report that on that day our cavalry brought in one
company of rebel prisoners, with ai their horses.
They were captured at Deep Gully, pevenjmiles out.
The Bteamer Wyoming, from. Portßoyal, has'-also
arrived. She brings no news. ; s
On last Wednesday morning General Foster sent
all the rebel families, forty in number, out of .New
bern. The rebels refused to receive our flag of truce,
and thefamilies were left'beyond-'bur lines, and be
tween pars, and the rebel pickets, at a . place bailed
Core Creek. •
Baltimore, May 10. —'The i boat from Fortress
Monroe brings no news of importance'.’
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
The Active Campaign—Emiles v Excluded
from the Lines.
Murfreesboro’, May B.— The following'order is
important to ladies proposing to vißit this Depart
ment, and Gen. Rosecrans dcsircff'its circulation in
the Northern papers:
Headquarters oh the Cumberland, .
Office of the Provost Eaeshai General,
Murfreesboro, May 8,1863.
This being the'season for active military opera
tions, the presence of Tadieß, however desirable un
der other circumstances, is not so now. The general
commanding directs that no passes be issued to ladies
to pass from Louisville to Nashville, Murfreesboro*,
or within the lines of this Department, until further
orders. ... ■ ...
Those residing in the North are warned to avoid
the trouble and expense of travelling to Louisville,
as they will not be admitted within the lines of the
Department except on the most urgent cases, and
then only on passes issued from this'Depactment’s
headquarters. Major W. Ml WILES,
' Provost Marshal.
NASHVILLE.
Nashville, May S.— General Mitchell - left for
Louisville this morning, and General Morgan is
temporarily in command. y
Five rebel citizens were sent beyond our lines
South to-day, and ten more will leave to-morrow.
The hew Union paper, The Press, edited By B. O.
Trueman, issued an extra to-day, containing special
news from General Hooker’s army, which causes
intense excitement. : n-
GEN. TAN DOBN REPORTED TO HE KILLED.
Nashville, May B.— lt is reported by a
man just come through our lines that the rebel Gen.
Tan Dorn was shot and instantly tilled by Dr.
Peters, of Maury county, at the house of the latter.
The informant adds that Gen. VanjDorn had vio
lated the honor of his friend. ~ 1
THE REBEL CAMP.
Murfreesboro, May 3,1863.—A speciil despatch
to the Tribune, under this date, representsthat Gen,
Jos. Johnson is in command at Manchester. ;
General J. H. Morgan is under arrest fir refusing
to obey General Wheeler, who has been pieced over;
him. Morgan’s men threatened to disbahdi.
The rebels think we are poorly fortified here/and
will fall back to Nashville when attacked. t-They
say they will be in Nashville in fifteen days, 5 '
DEPARTMENT OF THE MIJSISgfpFr.
The Battle near Port Gibson—Tlie Enemy
Retreating toSvarcls Vicksburg—Official
Despatches from Geu> Grant* ;
•Washington, May 9. — The fallowing'has-been
received at headfluartexB.: ;..__-. - *
To Major General H. TV. Haileck, Commander-n-Chief:
. We landed at Boulinsburg April 30th, and mqved
immediately on Port Gibson. We met the enemy,
11,000 strong, four miles south of Port Gibson. at 2
o’clock in the morning, on the Ist, and engaged him
all day, entirely routing him; with the loss of many
killed and about 500 prisoners besides the wounded.
Our loss is about 100 lulled and 600 wounded. J
The enemy retreated towards Vicksburg, destroy
ing the-bridges over the two forks oi the Bayou
Pierre. These were rebuilt, and the pursuit con
tinued until the present time. ;
Besides the heavy artillery at this place four field
pieces were captured and Borne stores, and the ene
my was driven to destroy many more.
The country is the most* broken and difficult to
operate in I ever saw.
Our victory has been most complete and ,the ene
my thoroughly demoralized.
A Very respectfully, XJ; S. GRANT,
Major General Commanding.
GREAT SUCCESS OF COLONEL GRIERSON’S
Grand Gulp, Mississippi,
May- 6, via Cairo.
Major General H. TV. Hallcck, Gencral-inrChief:
1 learn that Colonel Grierson, with his cavalry,
has been heard of—first, about ten daysrago, in
Northern Mississippi. He moved thence and struck
the railroad, thirty miles.east of Jackson, at a point
called Newton’s Station. He then moved south
ward towards Enterprise, and demanded the sur
render of the place. He gave them ail-hour’s grace,
during which General Lormniey arrived. He left,
at once, and moved towards Hazlehurst, on the
New Orleans and Jackson Railroad.; *■*'
At this point he tore up the track; thence-he
moved to Bahala,' ten"miles farther southron/the
same road; thence eastward on the Natchez road,
where he had a.fight with Wirt Adams’ cavalry.
From this point he moved back on the New Or
leans and Jackson Railroad to Brookhaven, ten
miles south of Bahala. . ;
When last heard from, he was three miles from
Summit, ten miles: south of the last-named point,
and was supposed to be making his way to Baton
Rouge. . . .. _
He had spread excitement throughout the State,
destroyed railroads, trestleworks, and bridges,
burned locomotives and railway stock, and destroyed
stock of all kinds. He also took many prisoners.
- XJ. S. GRANS, Major General.
GRANT ADVANCING ON VICKSBURG BY
BLACK RIVER —THE -BATTLES ’ NEAR
BAYOU PIERRE AND PORT GIBSON.
Cincinnati, May. 9, —The news - from below is
encouraging. ~
The rebels who escaped from Grand Gulf re
treated down the; Mississippi, hotly' pursued.
They halted at the entrenchments at Bayou Pierre,
but were again routed/
A fight at Port Gibson, six“miles in rear of Grand
Gulf, took place laßt week (Friday). The; Federal
loss was two hundred. It was this fight fthat de
cided Grand Gulf. '•
The distance fromthe mouthof Big Black fiver to
the bridge on the Vicksburg and Jackson Railroad
is thirty-two miles. The river is navigable for the
gunboats. '■
On Wednesday Grant’s army was pretty well up
the river, and the fate of Vicksburg i$ probably de
cided by this time. '
A few days ago the steamers Moderation and'
Horizon, canning troops, across near Grand GultJ
collided. The Horizon sunk, j* A section of the Chi
cago Battery on board was lost.
. Rebel .reports claim the capture of several hun
dred prisoners at Tuscumbia recently by Forrest,
Doubtful. ‘ ; >
CAPTURES OF GRAND GULF, PORT-GIB
SON, AND WILLARD VALLEY—GRANT
MOVING ON THE REAR OF VICKSBURG.
Cincinnati, May 9*—A special despatch to the
• Gazette , dated- Memphis, the 7th‘ inst., - states that
Gen; Grant has captured Grand Gulf, Port
and Willard on Wednesday was thirty
miles up the Bigßlack rivfer, marching on the rear
ofVickßburg. The army, was enthusiastic at-the
speedy prospect of a victory.
Grand Gulf is on the Mißsissippvtwo below
themouth ol Black river. Port Gibson is six miles
inland. It is a thriving town, in a splendid rich
country, and is connected by railroad with Grand
Gulf. “Willard Valley,” spoken of in the above
despatch, should probably be “ Willow Springs,” a
post village about eight miles northeast of Port Gib
son. The Bigßlack is in fine navigable order, and;
the fleet and transports may ascend it to within ten
or twelve miles of Vicksburg.
DEPARTMENT OF TIIE OHIO.
Trial of Mr. Yallandlghami
Cincinnati, -May A—The charges, specifications,
and testimony in Vallandigham’s trial are published.
The charge is based upon his speech- at Mount
Vernon, and accuses him. of publicly expressing, in
violation of Order No/38, his sympathlerfor those
in anus against the Government of the United
States, and declaring disloyal sentimentsother
opinions with the object and purpose of weakening
the power of the Government in its efforts to sup
press the rebellion. . V..t '
Specifications and .testimony are very strong
against him. He managed his own defence, sum
moned few witnesses, and concluded by filing a pro
test denying the jurisdiction of a court martial for
the trial of citizens, and demanding an indictment
by the Grand Jury and.a trial in a civil court, &c.
The finding of the court is only surmised. J It has
not been announced. .
The court martial before whom Vallandigham was
tried iB composed of Brigadier General pre
sident; Colonel Decourcey, Lieutenaut Colonel
Goodrich, Major Van Buren, Major Brown, Major
Fitch, and Captain Lydig. CaptainCutts wasjudge
advocate. :•
A habeas corpus has been applied for before Judge
Swayne, of the Supreme Court of the United States.
MORGAN’S INVASION.
Cincinnati/ May 9.—Morgan’s reported inten
tion to again invade Kentucky creates ho alarm.
He will find suitable; preparations for him when he
comes.
The work on the Covington and Cincinnati bridge
has been commenced. Large contracts for material
have been clo&ed, and the work will be energetically
pursued/ • .
Several squads of recruits for the rebel-army have
been captured near Maysville by the Home Guards.
Subscriptions to ttie National liOan.
Baltimore, May 9.— lt is ascertained that up
wards of one million five hundred thousand dollars
have . been .invested in the .five-twenty national
loan, by persons residing in Baltimore, through Jay
Cooke, of Philadelphia, and the Government agents.
Propeller Explosion,
Oi.KVKt.ATvi>, May 9.—The propeller Tioga ex
ploded her boiler this morning. One man was killed
aml'seveial injured, ■■■■■■■.■
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
Cheering Prospects of Gen. Banks’ Cam
paign—Returning Patriotism of tine Peo
ple.
New York, May We hear by a private letter
from New Orleans, that the army of Gen. Banks is
in great spirits at the success of its operations.
The campaign, so far, has been fruitful of results.
The part of Louisiana west of the Mississippi,
which they have made their aim, is the richest part
Of the S tate. It contains—what was of inestimable
benefit to the. rebels—two mountains, said to be
almost pure, rock salt. From these sources the
rebels are said to have obtained much of their salt;
and these are now in our possession.
. General Banks is sweeping the country of supplies
as he passes through. He takes horses, mules, cat
tle, and provisions, and has already driven some
thirty thousand head of cattle towards New Or
leans. ; Whenever property is taken, it is receipted
for by a quartermaster’s receipt, and when this
comes to be settled, the owner must prove himself
to have been loyal.
The people of this region, mostly French Creoles,
are better satisfied with the conduct of our people
than with that of the rebel Texans, who have the
reputation of being robbers. Butthey arenot loyal,
neither disloyal. General Banks tells these people
that he cannot protect them against rebels, but that
they must take their guns and protect themselves.
He is following up the retreating rebel force in his
front, supposed to be about 12,000 or 13,000 men
strong.-
In all this region no one will take Confederate
money; it is held to be utterly valueless. But United
States money they are ready to take.
It is said that, among therebels in Louisiana, salt
is so bcarce that men offer a bale of cottonfor a taßte
•of salt. The people are tired of fighting, arid even
the Texariß are very anxious to return home. They
say that Louisiana is going to get back into the
Union anyhow, and they want to get back and take
care of their own State. They have ceased to be
lieve inrthe “Confederacy.” Colonel Davies is re
cruiting his loyal Texas regiment among the Texan
soldiers who have fallen into our hands as prison
ers, and he finds many of them anxious to enlist un
der the Union banners, and ready to take the risk of
being shot as deserters.
It is thought probable—almost certain—that Port
Hudson would be ours by the 10th of May; and
it was supposed that about , the same time General
Banks would have advanced beyond Alexandria.
The registered enemies who are now leaving New
Orleans are women and other non-combatants;
They were till now permitted to live there, while
their sons, arid brothers, and husbands were in the
rebel ranks fighting against us. Now they are sent
tojbinthem.
' G eneral Banks has the confidence of his soldiers.
He always leads, them into action, and when near
the enemy his headquarters are. every night with
the Ist Division, so that, if a night attack should be
made, he would be with the troops first engaged.
THE SOUTHERN COAST,
Tlic Rebel Commodore Forbes a Prisoner-
Reports from Charleston.
New Yoke, May 9.— The steamer Circassian, last
from'Wilmington bar on the 4th, has arrived. She
has been all along the coast, from Sabine Pass to
Fortress Monroe. She has on board the rebel Com
modore Forbes, captured by the steamer New Lon
don, off Sabine Pass, and a lot of prisoners captured
from the rebel steamer Chattahoochie.
She reports the iro'n-clads off* Charleston all ready
for another attack.
The French gunboat Marceau, from Vera Cruz,
with dates to the 2lst haß arrived.
The propeller Tillie, from Hilton Head and Port
Royal, is below. -
Minnesota*
HOTILITIES BETWEEN THE INDIANS.
St. Paul, Minin, May B.— Arrivals from the
Chippewa agency- state that a difficulty has taken
place between a number of Chippewa chiefs, thirty
five miles above Crow Wing, in trhich four of them
were killed.
• The difficulty grew out of the treatymade at Wash
ington last'winter. .
The chiefs who had no hand in making the treaty
avow their intention of killing all who signed it.
The difficulty commenced last week.
This news, , together with the Indian murders on
the Cottonwood, river, has caused the settlers be
tween Abercrombie and Georgetown to leave.
: A number of settlers from Big Woods and McLeod
county, with all their stock, passed through here to
day, on their way to Wisconsin and Southeastern
Minnesota,. . '
New Orleans and Mexico.
. New.-Yobk, May 9.—The steamer Morning Star,
from New Orleans, with dates to the 30th, and Ha
vana to the 4th inst., has arrived.
A portion of General Banks’ staff, and William
Tucker, his private secretary, are passengers. The
•latter brings despatches to the Government.
-Colonel Thorpe and several wounded officers are
also passengers.
■ The United States gunboat Huntßville was spoken
off. the Moro Castle, all well, and reported having
taken three prizes.
- A Havana letter to. the Times states that news re
ceived from the French headquarters in Mexico,
dated the I2th ult., says that the French troops were
in possession of all but a small portion of Puebla.
The United States schooner Annie had overhauled
. three or four suspicious vessels, which fact had ere-
California.
4san* Francisco, May 9.—Arrived, ship Grace
Darling, from Liverpool.
Spoken, March 28, in latitude 35 S., longitude 81
W., the ship Panther from New York for San Fran
cisco. There is an increased demand for metals.
Groceries suiting the Washoe trade are free of sales.;
Coffee has advanced. Rice iB selling at 24c. There
is a country demand for dry goods. The wool trade
is receiving the attention of shippers and factors,
but prices are 2Kc lower than last week.
The late General Berry.
Rockland, Me., May*9,—The remains of General
Beny, escorted by a detachment of the 7th Maine
regiment, "reached this city to-day. Minute guns
were fired, flags placed at half-mast, and buildings
draped in mourning. The funeral will take place on
Thursday next.
Colonel McClure and tile Administration.
. The Harrisburg Telegraph of May 5 makes the fol
lowing just defence of Colonel A. K. McClure, of
.Franklin, one of the*: most loyal and gifted men in
the State:
.A synopsis of a speech lately delivered by Colonel
A. K. McClure, to his fellow citizens in Franklin
county, appeared in the Valley Spirit , the organ* of
the treason sympathizers of that locality, to the
effect that the speaker, had reflected very severely
on the. National Administration. The vituperative
portion of that synopsis was reprinted in the Tomj
Organ with great parade and that gusto with which
it always assists in the perpetration of a mean act.
At the time the extract of this Bpeech appeared in
the Tory Organ wc were certain that the sentiments
imputed to Colonel McClure were never conceived,
much lesß expressed, by: that gentleman; and in
order to Batisfy ourselves as to the correctness of our
estimate of the patriotism and loyalty of the man,
we wrote to him for the denial we were certain«
would oonae, to overwhelm these shameless Copper*
heads with disgrace. We append an extract from
Colonel McClure’s reply to our inquiry oil this sub
ject : : -
- “You were doubtless surprised to find the Patriot
and Union refer approvingly to a speech I re
cently before the Union League here. I assure you
that you could not have been more surprised than- 1
was, for I have yet to utter any sentiment. relating
to the Administration or the war that could merit
the more than doubtful commendation of that paper.
“I did state in the course of the speech referred
to, that the masses oi the Democratic party were
loyal at heart, and would so act, but for their dis
loyal leaders. This sentiment was so perverted by
the Spirit that I have been compelled to suffer the
fatal approbation of several Copperhead journals.
“When I cannot, cordially act with the Union men,
and subordinate everything to the life of the Repub
lic, I shall at least preserve my manhood, by openly
declaring-for the rebel cause, and ask to be sent
beyond ‘the Union lines. No traitor Bhould live
amongst loyal men; to impair the efforts, to obstruct
the execution of the laws, and to betray the cause of
the Government by cowardly treachery. And until
I become traitor myself—which can only be in some
starless midnight-of the mind—my whole efforts
shall De given to an unreserved support of the Ad
ministration in its struggle to preserve our free in
stitutions. He who now falters in his Bupporfc of
the Administration, whatever may be his mere po
litical opinions, falters in his fidelity to the Repub
lie.”
,"Our Generals,
To the Editor o/ThePf'css:.
Snt: One year ago at this time, thelißfc of general
officers from Pennsylvania, at leaßt those accredited
to the State, stood aB follows', and the casualties
marked, have occurred in that time:
. .. MAJOR GENERALS*
1. Cadwalader, Philadelphia. (In service.)
BRIGADIER GENERALS.
1; Heintzleman, regular army, Harrisburg. (In
service.)
2. Andrew Porter, regular army, Carlisle. (On
leave.)
3/ Franklin, regular army,Lancaster. (On leave.)
4. McCall, Philadelphia. (Resigned.)
5. J. F. Reynolds, regular army, Lancaster. (In
service.)
6. Hancock, regular army, Norristown. (In ser
vice.)
7. C. F. Smith, regular army,
(Dead.)
8. Oullum, regular army. (Never lived in the
State.) •
9. Heno, regular army, Meadeville. (Dead;)
10. Parke, regular army, Lancaster. (In service.)
11. Birney, Philadelphia, (In service.)
12. Keim, Reading. (Dead.)
13. Patterson, Philadelphia. (Dead.)
14. H. M. Naglee, Philadelphia. (In service.)
16. Negley, Pittsburg. ; (In Bervice.)
16. Cooper, Adams county, (Dead.)
17. Bohlen, Philadelphia; (Dead.)
15. Baird, regular army, Washington, Pennsylva
nia. (In service.)
I am sir, yours, truly, - A.
Phiiadelphia, May l, 1363.
How Colored Soldiers are to be Treated*
The following letter from-Governor Andrew, of
Massachusetts, ie in reply to questions addressed
him by Mr. Downing,, of New York, concerning the
position of colored troops in respect to pay, equip
ments, bounty; and protection, compared with that
of white volunteers:
Commonwealth op Massachusetts,
. , Executive Department, Boston, March 23.
George T. Esq., New York :
Dear Sir : In reply to your inquiries made as to
the position of colored men who maybe enlisted
and mustered into the volunteer service of the
United States,' I would say that' their position, in
respect to pay, equipments, bounty, or any aid and
protection, wheii so mustered, will be precisely the
same,'in every particular, as that of any and .'all
other volunteers. •;
,1 desire further to state to you, that when I was
in Washington on one occasion, in an interview with'
Mr. Stanton,the Secretary war, he stated in the
most emphatic manner that he would never oonsent
that free colored men should be accepted into*the
service, to serve as soldiers in* the .South; until he
should be assured that the Government of the
United States was prepared to guarantee and de
fend, to the last dollar and the last man, to these
men, all the rights, privileges, and immunities that
are given, by the laws of civilized warfare, to other
soldiers. Their present acceptance and muster-in,
as soldiers; pledges the honor of the nation in the
same degree, and to the same rights with all other
troops'. They will be soldiers of the Union—nothing
less and nothing different. I’ believe they will,earn
for themselves an honorable fame, vindicating their
face, and redeemingtheir future from the aspersions
of ilic past, "■ I am youia, truly,
JOHN A. ANDREW.
THE CITY.
The Thermometer.
MAY 9, 1862, MAY 9,1868.'
•A. X. ... 12 M 8 F. M. 6 A. X..... 12 M,. ...3 P. x,
82 84% 49%,,,,, .64. ..69
WIND. WIND.
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SW SWINNE.... ..KNE....,.rrW
MAT 10, 18*8, MAY 10,1863.
BA,M 12 M... JT. 6 A. H..... 12 M 3 V. ft.
BVA 68. ~.71 66X ..77 ..81%
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Official list of the Casualties in
the 68th Regimeent P, V., SCOTT LEGION.—
From a member of the Legion, who arrived in thie
city on Saturday evening, the following official list
is gained of casualties occurring in the Scott Legion
Regiment at the battle of Chancellorville.
List of the killed, wounded, and missing in the*
Scott Legion, Col. A. H, Tippin, commanding, 68th
Pennsylvania Volunteers:
COMPANY A,
Sergeant Charles Babe, killed.
Sergeant James P. Frazier, slightly, leg.
Private George B. Kenny, severely in back*
Private Jacob Herth, slightly, hand.
Private George McDowell, severely, heel,
, Private Dillmore, misßing.
Private Alexander Mervin, missing,
Private Peter Cabez, missing. *■ '
COMPANY U.
Sergeant William Sheldrake, missing.
Sergeant Elisha Warne, wounded, arm.
Corporal William Winters, wounded, both legs.
Private John Brown, wounded, side and shoulder.
Private G. W. BUbing, wounded, Boalp, slightly.
Private Henry Wagner, wounded, slightly in arm.
Private Francis McKinney, missing.
Private Charles W. Myers,
company c.
Sergeant George P. Smith, seriously wounded.
Private Bernard Hagan, missing.
Private John W. Lescure, misßing.
Private John Morriaey, missing.
Private James Rementer, missing.
Private William Smith, missing,
company d.
Corporal Thomas Forbeß.
Private- Porter, slight, head.
Private John Jewell, slight.
Private George Gild£v, pissing,
Private John O’Connor.
Private Herman B. Hilton,
Private Wan, .McCarron, missing.
v Piivttfe James Jewell, missing.
v - COMPANY E.
Captain Shields, killed.
Lieutenant Keenan, seriously wounded.
Orderly Sergeant F. Teltuen, slightly wounded.
Second Sergt. W. H. Walker, seriously wounded.
Corporal John Moore, slight wound, -
Private H. (L Harper, killed.
Private Joseph L. Wright, slight'wound.
Private Wm. Wells, missing/
Private John E. Markley, missing.
COMPANY T.
Sergeant Joneß, slight wound, left arm.
Corporal Alexander Barton, foot wound.
Private Edw. Winchel, wounded slightly, left arm,
Private Albert McAlvaine, missing.
Private Wm. Robinson, missing.
COMPANY G.
Lieutenant John Keynolds, missing.
Corporal Funiam G-arrettaon, missing.
Private E. A. Nuttall, wounded, shoulder,
Private Wm, Fitzpatrick, wounded, leg.
Private Chas. Matthew, wounded and missing.
Private Wm. Kiley, missing. .
Private Wm. Cherry, missing.
COMPANY H,
Corporal Wm. Brook, bad wound, arm.
Private Henry Seipel, wounded in shoulder.
Private Joseph Dearolf, slight, in hand.
Private Wm. Ellis, missing.
Private Abraham Moyer, missing.
Private Lewis Buckley, missing,
COSIP ANT I.
Captain John D. Pawling, severely, left knee.
Sergeant ,T. Miller, wounded, left arm.
Corporal J. F. Kunuer, wounded, right thigh
Private John Wemly, finger shot off.
-Private John F. Hutchinson, missing,
Private John White, misßing.
Private George Scott, missing.
COMPANY K.
Sergeant Kenniff, missing.
Sergeant Harris, missing.
Corporal Ferris, missing.
Private Win. H. Smith, missing.
Private John Lareny, slight wound.
' Private Patrick Hughes, slight wound.
The regiment at the battle of Chancellorsville,
May the 3d, captured the stand of colors of the
10th Virginia Infantry. The flag was pierced by
sixty bullets, and the staff was broken in two places
The flag has a red field, with a blue stripe, edged
with white, crossing diagonally, there being six
stars on each of the cross stripes, making twelve
in all. The rebel emblem has ayellow border This
regiment web the pet of Beauregard, and the rebels
say they would rather have lost one thousand men
.than the flag. It was taken from the rebel color
bearer by Corporal Brown, of Company A, “Scott
Legion,” during a heavy croßß-flre. The rebels
made a great dash at him in overpowering numbers,
torecovertheir flag, but the 6Sth boys rallied in a
desperate charge •"against the foe, and drove them
back. The color was captured, and planted in the
faces of the rebels, and waved in victory by the
colonel, A. H. Tippen, who commanded the regi
ment. - ° .
Company D, Oapt. Geo. W. McLearn,
rebel - captain, .first lieutenant, and' thirty privates
The Captain was formerly attached to the police
'force of Philadelphia, and the way he collared the
rebels, and handed them over.to the “boys,”indica
ted that he was by no means a novice at the busi
ness. • - "
Colonel Tippen rallied his men until he fell ex-
S ave riBfe to the report that he was
are but a few of the many scenes in
the non hearts that pulsate in the bosomß of the
Sixtjveighth.
‘Major Winslow received but little injury, being
stack by two spent balls. He was reported among
the killed, but we are happy to say that he “still
lives.” . .
Lieutenant Ealer, who went out as sergeant ma
jor, showed himself to be a true son of the old
Keyßtone State. He took'the swords from a couple
of rebel officers, and sent the captives to the rear
The Lieutenant was in the old Scott Legion, and
served in the Mexican war.
Sick and Wounded.—On Saturday the
following-named wounded of the Pennsylvania regi
ments arrived, and were conveyed to the Citizens’
Volunteer llospital, Broad and Prime streets. They
were wounded in the recent battles:
Geo. J.Eisingart, C, 117.. W. Harvey, I, 99.
Geo. Johnson, A, 141. M, McClintock, G, 118.
D. 11. Best, B, 83. J. Storm, A, 27.
Sergt. M. Murphy, B, 115. C. Bleffer, B, 130.
Jas. B. Davidson, K, 67. W. Sweeney, A, 115.
John B. Cassler, 1,153. Corp. F. Waer, C, 114.
J. A. Davis, I, 63. Sergt. F^G.Gaunt, A,114.
L. Golems n, B, 114. B. Boyle, D, 111.
K. McCouch, G, 114. C. Yallaint, 11, 114.
John Goodfellow, G, 99. G. Gasinheimer, E, 27.
J. M. Ferguson, A, 141. Urich Potts, G, 27.
Andrew Brinker, A, 153. Corp. M. Feist, D, 27.
JoEephUler, D,S4. ' W. Marsten, D, 27.
Marvin Blind, I, 141. Jas. Gilligan, B, 114.
Sergt. J. Williams, G, 96. John Hetrick, E, S 4.
John M. Bussell, 1,141. P. H. Buckins, K, 114.
Ernest Phifer, 1, 61. K. Martin, C, 26.
C. Stewart, D, 116. M. Guinn, O, 26.
The following arrived at half past ten o’clock on
Saturday night:
PENNSTL’
Geo. Kenley, H, 96.
.Henry Eehodcr, I, 105.
Geo. Bice, H, 141.
Edwin Osborn, 0,115.
Adolph Tripple, A, 75.
Benj. Hepple, G, 84.
A. Harting, B, 98.
F. Hosier, F, 89.
Ohas. Huber, I, 98.
M. Haywood, It, 62.
Danl. Kinsley, K, 88.
NEW J]
-VANIANS. .
Peter Wellwall, C, 134.
Thos. McElroy, K, 62.
E. Brockleburst, A, 116.
Wm. H. Platt, C, 114.
Corp. H. Me vey, D, 116.
Michl.Martin, D, 116.
Jonas Hendricks, A,116.
John Dunn, A, 116.
Corp. J. Bucher, C, 51.
Segt. Geo. Ast, C, 41.
James Starr, K, 26.
tKRSEV.
Jos. Hey wood, 11.
M. 11. Beynolds, A.
• Geo. Decker, A.
John W. Nichols, A.
Cp. W. H. McCormick,B.
W. Fowler, I.
Jacob Unangst, H.
Gouvin McCoy, D.
Jos. G. Norcross, E.
Janies Bennett, D.
/. Regiments Returning.—On Saturday,
the 4th, £oth and 21st Regiments of New York Vo
lunteers passed through the city on their way
home. They brought with them Borne of their num
ber who had been wounded in the late battle at
Chanceliorville. After having been recuperated at
the Volunteer Refreshment Saloonß, they proceeded
on their way. When the boat-with the 4th Regi
ment was about leaving Washington-street wharf,
John Donigan, a member of Company O, was acci
dentally pushed overboard, with his knapsack and
other equipments on. He was almost , drowned,
when the harbor-police barge happening to pass
along, rescued him. He was taken to the hospital
at the Refreshment Saloon and put to bed. The
comradefl of Donigan did not miss him, but his ab
sence may cause Borne uneasiness among his friends
in New York. The soldiers who came through with
these regiments corroborated the report which was
current in the city on Saturday afternoon, that
when they leftf Falmouth, Hooker was recrossing
the Rappahannock.
The United States Steamship Massa
chusetts.—The United States steamship Massa
chusetts, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant W.H. West
commanding, arrived at the navy yard on Saturday,
afternoon. She has now been here twice within
three months, and brings passengers, invalids, and
prisoners from the North and South Atlantic block
ading squadron, via Newport. News. The Massa
chusetts left this port just two weekß since, and
touched off the following places, going andreturnirig:
New and Old Inlets, North Carolina; Georgetown,
South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina ; Sto
noj Edieto ,and Port Royal, South Carolina. She
also visited the fleet at Ossabaw, Georgia; Doboy,
Georgia; Sapelo, Georgia; Warsaw, Georgia; St.
Simons, Georgia ; Fernandina and St. John’s river,
Florida. Next Saturday, May 16th, she will sail
again for the same ports. ,
Annual Conference of the \ M. E.
Zion .Church—Seventh 'Day’s Proceedings.—
Conference met between the hours of nine and ten
o’clock A. M. Superintendent Clinton presided.
He read a portion of Scripture; Binging and prayer
by Elder R. Squirrel. The minutes of The previous
session were read and approved. Rev. Mr. Gibbs, pas
tor of the Seventh-street Preßbyterian Church of this
city, was introduced to the Conference, and took a
seat within the bar. The report on missions was re
. ceived and adopted. The report on temperance was
presented, and elicited a spirited discussion of con
siderable length. The report was finally adopted.
The committee reported on local deacons’ orders
of Brother ,T. E. Price, which was received, "dig--
length, and the brother elected to orders.
Trenton Church, New Jersey, and York Church,
Pennsylvania, were set off as stations. The meeting
then adjourned.
The Hicksitbs. — Yesterday, that branch
of the Society of Friends known as Hicksites com
menced their yearly meeting. Their meeting-houses
at Ninth and Spruce, Fourth and Green, and Fif
teenth and Race streets were opened forpublio wor
ship. At the Race-street meeting-house the busi
ness transactions of the society, for both males and
females, and for members only, will be conducted
during this week. ‘ . - .•. • *
A Bad Faxl.—A young man named Ben
jamin Kern, living at Broad .and Race Btreetß, at
about nine o’clock on Saturday morning, fell through
the hatchway at Geo. W Plumley’s box manufao
toiy, No. 209 north Fourth street. He fell from the
third to the first story, and broke one of his le“e. He
was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital. ° '
The Sates op Five-Twenties.—On Sa
turday the sales of “ five-twenties” were over a nrll
lion of dollar#, ; distributed as follows: New York
$30,000; 5250,000; Philadelphia, $105,000:
Pennsylvania, $66,000; Ohio, $126,000; Kentucky,
$100,0C0; Michigan, ; sso,ooo;'Baltimbre and Mary
land, $25,000; sundry States, $10,» 00. Total, $1,042,-
oco.
Fin ST Paper : Mill in America.—An
essay on this subject will be read to-night before the
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, by Horatio
Gates Joneß, Esq., of Roxborough. The entire es
say of Mr. Joneß is said to be written on paper made
by tbe firet paper maker.* All who are interested in
paper making will doubtless be present at the meet-'
ing. . " n'wv
THREE GENTS.
Anhtjalj . Conference of the A.. M.
E. Eion Chukoii— Sixth Dat’s PnoCEßniNos.—-
Conference prayer-meeting was held on Friday,. as
usual, from nine to ten o’clock. The minutes of
the previous session were read and approved. In the
afternoon, interesting 'addresses were delivered to
the Sabbath-school by elderß J. W. Loguen, R, K.
Dyson, and J. D. Brooks. A letter was read from
J. S, Wilson, who formerly belonged to the New
York Annual Conference, whereupon the question
arose, aB to the identity of that brother with this
body, which was discussed at length and he was ac
knowledged to be a member of the conference.
Brother John E. Price, local delegate from Wes
leynUmon church, Harrisburg, Pa., was by vote
admitted- and took his seat among the members.
He was referred to the Committee on Holy Orders, to
be examined for local deacon’s orders. The Business
Committee made the following report which was
received and adopted : The committee respectfully
recommend the adoption, by the Conference, of
the following declaration of sentiment, viz: That
we regard *with deep and solemn interest the
conflict now raging in this country; first, as in
dicating unmistakably the displeasure of the Al
mighty with the nation, because of its toleration
of a syatem at war with every attribute of His
nature, and without parallel for cruelty and out
rage in the history of the moßt barbarous nation of.
the earth—American slavery j second, as a trium
phant vindication of that axiomatic principle of the
Divine government, so often insisted on by those
who have labored to avert the righteous retribution
of Heaven from the nation, that, though hand join
to hand, the wicked shall not go unpunished; third,
as the pledge and earnest of that irresistible power
of God to subdue every principle antagonistic to
righteousness, by which every valley shall finally.be
exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made
low, until the glory of th e Lord shall be so displayed
that all mankind shall see it together: fourth, that
we regard with emotiens of mingled wonder and
pityAhe failure of so manv to see and acknowledge
xhese evident manifestations of the-Divine pur
pose, and that their impiety no IeBB than their
lolly, is plainly indicated by their persistent effort
to frustrate the arrangements of the Almighty.
Fifth, that we gratefully acknowledge our obliga
tions to the Governor of the Universe for the suc
cesses which have recently attended our arms in
the East, as well as in the West, and pray that it
may be an earnest of the speedy destruction of the
enemies of constitutional liberty, and the restora
tion of peace. Sixth, that, notwithstanding, as
ministers of Chrißt, we deprecate and deplore all
war and bloodshed, we nevertheless regard it a
sacred duty for every man to guard and protect. his
home and fireside from the ruthless and desecrating
hand of lawleaß and unprincipled men by all proper
means, (and, if need be, with his life;) and that,
mindful of the glorious part which colored men
have taken in all the interests of the- country,
whether, in peace or in war, we recommend a patri
otic response to the call of the Government for
able-bodied men to aid in crushing: out this ua
fortunate rebellion, whenever and wheretheir
rights (at least as soldiers) are respected. Com
mittee—S.T. Jones (chairman), J. W. Loguen, S.
T. Gray, R. H. Dyson, J. D. Brooks (secretary.)
Several other reports w,ere-presented and adopted.
Adjourned at half pastfone o’clock. At half past
three o’clock, a large audience met to hear essays of
members of the Conference and visiting brethren,
which were listened to with marked attention,
Commencement Exebcises oe'.the In
stitute for Colored Youth.— The rhetorical
and elocutionary exercises of the Alumni and under
graduates of this institution occurred on Friday.
Those of the Alumni were held in Sansom-street
Hall, at eleven o’clock in the morning, and consisted
of introductory remarks by Joseph s. White, presi
dent of the Alumni Association; address by Jacob
C. White, Jr.; and Alumni oration by Henry High
land Garnett, of New York.
The evening exercises were executed by the pupils
in Sansom-street Hall, and commenced at 8 o’clock.
The orations, essays, dialogues, and recitations, in
cluded : Ambition, by Thomas H. Boling; Great
Men our Model, Mary Y. Brown; Oratory, John
W. Cromwell; The Senses, (selected,) class of boys
(Prep. Dept.); Influence of Literature, Harriet C.
Johnson; Perseverantia, James H. Roberta; Humi
lity. (selected,) class of girls (Prep. Dept.); Nature,
Frank J. R. Jones; Poetic Inspiration, Frances A.
Bollin : History, Jameß M. Baxter, Jr.: dialogue,
(by S, M. D.,) class of girls (Prep. Dept.); The Cul
tivation of Taste, Caroline R, Le Count; Mental
Culture, JamesL. Smallwood; Scraping Acquaint
ance, (selected,) class'of boys (Prep. Dept.); The
Times, James Le Count, Jr’.; Intercourse with our
Fellow-Men, Rebecca J. Cole; The Spirit of Re
form, Joseph H. Rogers ; Of Psalm XLII, class of
girlß (Prep. Dept.); and Pioneers of Penha., with
valedictory, Ellis Yarnall Dingle.
These, exercises were followed by the presenta
tion of diplomas. It 1b hardly necessary to say that
the entertainment was one of extreme interest.
Every portion of it was excellent, and each detail
was well attended to. The management of the
whole affair reflected infinite credit on those who
promoted it, and every item of the programme
might. emphatically be pronounced good. The hail
was crowded, and the applause was correspondingly
munificent. ,
Something about Taxes.—The follow
ing .statistics relative to American and English
taxes will prove of interest, and should be carefully
studied by those who are loud in their cries about
oppressive taxes, and the expenses naturally In
curred In carrying on the war. In England, on re
ceipts for $lO and upwards a stamp duty of 2 cents is
required, while according to our law there la no
duty. Agreements of the value of $25 or upwards 12
cents; if the agreement contains 2,160 lines, or up
wards, then for every quantity of I,OSO a further pro
gressive duty of 12 cents. Here the tax is o cents per
sheet. The English law a tax of 30 cents on leases of
any lands, tenements, &c>, the yearly rent exceeding
$5O and not exceeding $76; exceeding $4OO and
not exceeding $5OO, $2.50. There is aIBO an ad va
lorem stamp chargeable on each lease when granted.
All leases, according to the United States law, under
three years, are taxed SO cents, and over three years,
$l. While a lawyer can-act in any court in-thiß
country, by paying a license of $lO, he is required to
pay js2so for the Bame privilege in England. A
notary public is also required to pay $l5O, while here
he is only subject to a 3 per cent, income tax: En
glish law also requires all drafts, warrants, or or
tet, I n lrffilj.-Bay^hPt..Of T iponev.Jo he chargeable
receipt stampß, which must be eancelled by tbeper
son drawing the. check, draft, or order, by writing
his name on the stamp; and all incomes, amounting
to $5OO per annum, are taxed $12.50, and those of
$750, $27.45. The duties on male servants are, for
those aged 18 years and upwards, $5.08, and,under
thiß age, $2.54. No income is taxed hy our law, ex
cept over $6OO, and that after house rent is allowed;
neither does our law require a tax on servants.
Again, English law declares that horse dealers, re
siding in the cities, shall pay $l2l : those residing in
the country, $60.50. For everyhorsekeptforracing,
$18.64; and lor every other horse ormule, exceeding
respectively the height of thirteen harifis, of four
inches to each hand, kept for the purpose of riding,
or drawing any carriage chargeable with duty, $5.08.
For every carriage with four wheels, when drawn by
two or more horses or mules, $16.94. , Our law sim
ply taxeß horßes, $lO, and carriages from $2 to
t 5 each, according to the value. The taxes in rebel
om are still more excessive than those of England,
in both of which places the poor man receives no
protection whatever, his little income being entirely
consumed. "When we compare the state of affairs to
that which exists in the North, surely we have no
cause to complain, but rather to be thankful. We
have not yet felt the effects of waT, and if taxes are
somewhat higher than a year or two since, incomes
haye increased at a corresponding rate, and no one
can see any material difference.
An Impostor.—R. Demerat is the name
given by an individual who. has :been imposing on
the confidence of a number of persons, by obtaining
money under false pretences. He alleges that lie is
a Catholic priest of the Dominoian order and autho
rized to collect for sundry charitable institutions.
Within a few days past he called upon Rev. Father
Bowles, at Burlington, New Jersey, and by repre
sentations of poverty obtained a suit of clothing
from him, to show his earnest for which
he stole the gold watch and other articles belonging
to his benefactor, and was for making-off in safety,
when he was arrested and taken before the Mayor of
Burlington to answer the charge, when he admitted
that he committed the robbery, and that‘the 1 story
which ho had circulated as to being a priest was
a fabrication. He had being operating with some
success, in Bordentown and other parts of -New
Jersey, and it was said to be his intention to soon
pay Philadelphia a visit, where he could have a
wider range for his operations. He was committed
to answer.
The Storm .in New Jersey. Tlie
storm which has prevailed for the past two days has
been unusually severe in New Jersey. From the re
ports of the employees of the various it
appears that-the streams have risen to a great
height, overflowing fields planted with grain, which
will prove very injurious to the growing crops. For
miles, below Chatham, N. J;, the Passaic-river is
overflowed to an alarming extent, and, to all ap-'
pearance, the farmers in that section will suffer se
verely.
The tide yesterday morning rose to a great height,
completely overflowing the Newark meadows, and
in several places the Hoboken railroad was over
flowed. The trains were obliged to run at very slow
speed. The Morris canal was overflowed, but no
serious damage was done. The lumber and coal
merchants along the North river suffered considera
bly from tfce wind and tide, while the occupants of
tenement houses in the lower localities were greatly
annoyed, and compelled, in places, to vacate the
premises.
Meeting of . the First Regiment
■Washikgtoit Guards.—A large and enthusiastic
meeting of the above regiment was held on Friday
evening at 405 Chestnut street, when Col. Small was
called on to act as chairman and Coloner Berry as
secretary.- Colonel Small stated the object of the
meeting briefly, after which the names of about
twenty-five companies represented were announced;
A motion was made to request the 1 Governor to ac
cept of the services of the regiment .aB BOdn as the
ranks of the different companies shall be filled. An.
other motion was made, and favorably acted on,
that Colonel Small be requested to instruct the va
rious companies represented to open recruiting of
fices. After the transaction of some unimportant
business the meeting adjourned to assemble at the
same place next Wednesday evening, to hear, the
• report of the different companies represented.'
An Interesting Lecture.— At half past
seven o’clock to-morrow evening the Rev. J. W.
Loguen, of Syracuse, N. Y. t will deliver a lecture
in the liom bard-street First Colored Wesleyan
Church.. The subjeot will be “The war and the
connection of the colored people with it.” The
price of admission will be ten cents.
Fell Dead.— On Saturday afternoon,
Mrs. Devlin, residing at No. 465 Allen street, Ken
sington, dropped down dead, whilst washing her
pavement. Coroner Conrad was sent for, to hold
an inquest.
Pkice Raised.— At a recent meeting of
stable-keepers, held at the southwest corner
of Eleventh and Race streets, it was resolved, on ac
count of thehigh price of feed. Sec., to raise the price
ofhorse-keep to_s2o per month, from the Ist day of
May, 1863. .
The United States sidewheel steamer
Wyalusing, 240 feet long, 36 feet beam, and 12 feet
hold, will be launched at the yard of W. Cramp &
Sons, foot .of. Palmer street, to-morrow morning at 9
o’clock—being a twin Bteamer of the Taeony,
launched on Friday,last at the navy yard.
The Women’s Contbibhting Aid to
the United States Sanitary Commission make
the following acknowledgments: From Messrs.
Grover .& Baker,‘ a sewing machine and cotton;
from -the Pennsylvania Life Insurance and Trust
Company, twenty dollars.
Ftke on Saturday Night.— An alarm
of fire occurred at about eleven o’clock on Saturday
"hight. it was occasioned by the burning ot a small
stable in Baker street, above Seventh. The damage
was trifling. :; •• -
An Appoiktment.—TJndeiv the new en
rolment aot, Dr. K. W. Richie has been appointed
surgeon in the Second Congressional district. 'The
friends of this gentleman will be sincerely congratu
latory upon this appointment.
A National Guard for Turkey.—Ruad Pacha
has proposed the creation of an Ottoman militia, or
national guard, in which all classes of the Sultan’s
subjects, of whatever religion, shall be liable to
serve, and the idea has so far commended itself to
his majesty that the iraci& sanctioning the force has
issued, and a commission will Bhortly be named to
agree upon the organization, and superintend the
embodiment of the new landwehr.
mras WAR PRXQSS,
(PUBLISHED WEEKLY.)
THE WiE Pkess will bo sent to subscribers by
mail (per annum In advance) at
Three copies * * “
Five copies '* “
Ten “ '» **
Larger Clubs than Ten will be at the same
rate, SI. 50 per copy.
Ths money must always accompany the order , and
<» no instances can these terms be deviated from* as
they afford very little more than the cost of the pa,per,
Postmasters are requested to act as Agents for
The Wah Press.-
To tte getter-up of the Club of ten ox twenty, an
extra copy of the Paper will be given.
THE LAW OP CONSCHXPTIO2T:
HOW IT WILL OPERATE IN PHILADELPHIA.
That the new national enrolment act will be gn*
forced as soon as the necesßary arrangements can be
made is evident to all. The War Department ha*
announced the appointment of provost marshals
commissioners, and surgeons, required for the pur
pose, and Colonel Fry, the Provost Marshal Gene
ral, has prepared his instructions, which will be is
sued in a tew days, and the work of enrolling will
at once begin. It is argued by some that previous*
to the draft, and while the enrolment is progressing,
an order will be issued offering temptuig bounties to
recruits, which will be cut off at a certain time
named, and the conscription enforced. This, no
doubt, maybe donebythe different States and cities
in order to lessen their quota, but so far as the Go
vernment is concerned, it is scarcely probable that
any more than the bounties now offered volunteers
will be granted. The conscription will be put in.
operation, and efforts will be made to have large
forces drafted, organized, and somewhat drilled, in
season to take the field early in fall.
In apportioning the draft, credit will be given each
State for the number of troops already furnished,
but three-years men, it is understood, will be taken
aa a P aBlB, Thus, three regiments of two-years men
will be considered bb equivalent to only two regi
ments, and four regiments of nine-months men to
one regiment of three-yearß men. The State again
will, no doubt, as was the case in the first draft, cre
dit each city with the number of men already fur
nished, and where there is an excess, said excess to
go towards making up the quota. So far as our
city is concerned, as matters now Btand, the draft
will fall lighter than in many other cities. When
the draft was about to be enforced, in October, 18(22,
it was contended that Philadelphia had more than
. furnished her full quota, and satisfactory evidence
of the same having been produced, the conscription
at that time was evaded, The exact number of
men furnished by our city, however, since the com
mencement of the war, has never been officially
stated, although it is generally conceded to be larger
than any other city in the Union.
THE ENEOLIIENT.
According to the instructions about to be issued
by the Provost Marshal it is enjoined upon
the enrolling officers to enroll all persona subject to
military duty, whether - white or black. This duty
will be performed in Philadelphia by the following
officials:- . "
First District— Composed of the Second, Third.
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh wards of Phila
delphia.—Provost marshal, Captain W. E. Lehman ;
commissioner, Charles Murphy j surgeon, Dr, N. H.
Marsellß.
Second District— Composed of the First, Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth wards.—Provost marshal,
Captain Edwin Palmer; commissioner, William M.
Bull; surgeon, Dr. Robert W. Richie.
Third District— Composed of the Twelfth, Thir
teenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and
Nineteenth wards.—Provost marshal, Captain Jacob
S. Stretch j commissioner,-Frank D. Steiner; sur
geon, Dr. Alexander C. Hart.
Fourth--District— Composed of the Fourteenth, Fif
teenth, Twentieth, Twenty-first, and Twenty-fourth
waids,—Provost marshal, Davis McDane ; commis
sioner, Charles B. Barrett; surgeon, Dr. J. Ralston
Wall.
Fifth District— Composed of the Twenty-second.
Twenty-third, and Twenty-fifth wards of Phila
delphia, and BuckßOOunty.—Provost marshal, Capt.
MahlonYardley; commissioner, William M. Taylor;
surgeoD, Dr. E. F. Leake.
The number of white persons residing in this city
subject to conscription is estimated at about 95,000.
The enrolment taken in September last, showed the
number liable to military duty, between the ages of
twenty-one and forty-five, to be as follows:
Liable to duty.
..5,854
5,121
2,968
2,993
2,119
......2,230
......3,533
...........2,128
...2,533
...3,087
....‘.......2,593
2,487
...........2,869
Grand total ,84,299
The above enrolment only included those be
tween the ages of twenty-one and forty-flve: and as'
the present law not only takes in those whose ages
range from twenty upwards, but alßo colored persons,
the number to be enrolled subject to draft, will be
much larger. It is not probrable that the President
will call for less than 300,000, nor more than 500,000
additional men. at the present period. Those en
rolled as liable to conscription will be divided into
two classes, the first embracing all (whether mar
ried or single) between twenty and thirty-five years
of age, and all unmarried men between thirty-five
and forty-five years of age. The second class em
braces all others, and will not be called into service
till after the.first class. This equally applies to all
persons {of cclor. A popular error at present pre
vailing is, that all the single men are to be taken
first,;while the law, if carefully read, states different*
THE EXEMPTS.
Already have we received numerous communica
tions from parties, relative to who are exempt. One
individual writes as follows:
“Does the act of Congress exempt from ‘con
scription’ the father of one motherless child, depend
ent upon- his labor for support, or must there be
more than one child to entitle him io exemption ?”
The law on this subject aayß, “the father of mo
therless children under twelve years of age,” and it
is probable that there must be more than one child
in order to claim exemption. The framers of the
bill no doubt considered that a soldier’s pay would
support one child,"and exemption.was not allowed
on that account. Or it may be that the law also
provides for such cases as that named.
Another correspondent writes: ‘
“You will oblige several interested parties by
whether persons whn wova
the service, furnished substitutes, will be subject to
the draft about to be made. I, and some others now
resident in this city, were drafted in a neighboring
county. We furnished substitutes, who were duly
accepted, and who are now in the service. We
have certificates of the drafting commissioner to
this effect, and we wish to ascertain , whether, upon
proper proof of the facts stated, we will be entitled
to be placed among the exempts.”
The law on this point is very plain—no provision
whatever having been made for those who were for
merly drafted and procured substitutes. The bill
exempts only the Vice President of the United
States, the judges of the various courts of the United
States, the heads of the various executive depart
ments of the Government, and the Governors of the
several States; second, the only son liable to mili
tary duty of a widow dependent upon hia labor for
support; third, theohly son of aged or infirm parent
or parents dependent upon his labor.for support;
fourth, where there are two or more sons of aged or
infirm parents subject to draft, the father, or. if he
be dead, the mother, may elect winch son sh'atl be
exempt; fifth, the only brother of children not
twelve years old, having neither father nor mother,
dependent upon his labor for support; sixth, the
father of motherless children under twelve years of
age, dependent upon his labor for support; seventh,
where there are a father and sons in the same
family and household, and two of them are in the
military service of the United Spates as non-com
missioned officers, musicians, or privates, the resi
dua of such family or household, not exceeding two,
shall be exempt; eighth, young men between the
ages of eighteen and twenty are exempt, for the
reason that, experience proves that soldiers under
twenty years of age cannot sustain the burdens of
camp life so well as men between the ages of twenty
and thirty-five. The law, of course, also exempts
such as are physically or mentally unfit for the ser
vice.
.FURNISHING SUBSTITUTES.
Any person 1b authorized to.fumish an acceptable
substitute, at any price for which one can be pro
cured ; or any drafted man may pay such sum not
exceeding three hundred dollars, as the Secretary of
War may determine, to procure a substitute; But
a discharge from one draft furnishes no exemption
from any subsequent draft, except that, when the
person drafted has furnished an acceptable substi
tute, and has received a certificate of discharge from
a preceding draft, he shall be held exempt from mili
tary duty during the. time for which he had been
drafted, and for which such substitute was fur
nished. Thus it. will be seen that the bill, in its
effects, deals" as lightly as possible with the poorer
classes of our community. When the draft took
place in October last, the prices of substitutes
ranged from five hundred to a thousand dollars, and
none but the rich could afford to procure them,
while were compelled to shoulder the
musket. The present law wisely fixes the price of
substitutes, thus, protecting, to a great extent, the
poor man. There are many who can command $3OO,
but not $6OO / or a $l,OOO,
EXEMPTION AND LIABILITY - . OF FOREIGNERS.
The proclamation of the President of the United
States, issued a few days since, warns all foreigners
resident amoDg us, who have declared their inten
tion to become citizens of the United States, that
they cannot obtain exemption from the conscription
by renouncing such intention. If found within the
country at the expiration of sixty-five days from the
date of the proclamation, they will be liable to en
rolment. Aliens who have once determined to be
come citizens must share the risks 'and burdens as
well as the benefits of citizenship. At the same
time, such of them as may, from cowardice or any"
.other motive, wish to evade the great duty now de
volving upon every citizen, have ample time to
make their arrangements for quitting the country.
The term of sixty-five days will expire on Saturday,
the 11th of July. No doubt the intention is to com
mence the enrolment'about that time. During the
Revolution no traitors were suffered to stay among
patriots and cripple the.efforts of the Government,
and they were sent off. During the last war with
England no. aliens were suffered to remain m loyal
communities.
In reference to this subject, we understand that
the mechanics of this city, both American andnatu
ralized foreigners, are about making a movement
which will tend to exclude unnaturalized individuals
from our workshops. It is stated that thesework
men will refuse to work in the same establishment
with foreigners-who have not declared their in
tention to become citizens. It is claimed that as.
the conscription act is about to be enforced, and all
citizens are liable to be called into the service of the.
country at any time, it iB unjust that their places'
shall be filled bv those who are exempt from draft
by reason of not having declared their intentions to
become citizens. The movement will, doubtless,
spread rabidly throughout the entire country. No
true patriot objects to the conscription on any ac
count, but, on the contrary, considers it the most
useful and beneficial bill passed since the commence
ment of the war. Those who denounce it are
classed among that number whose patriotism has
been found wanting, and who have always opposed
every act of the Administration;
Addkess at the Democratic Head
quarters.—Ex-Senator J. W. Wall, of New Jersey,
delivered an address on Saturday evening at the De
mocratic Headquarters, on Wamut street. A large
crowd gathered on the outside of the building, and
cheered for ■ President Lincoln, the Union, and
General Hooker. ,- Those inside the building at
tempted to interfere, but in the meantime Ohief
Buggies arrived on the ground with a large posse of
police, and all signs of a disturbance were at once
arrested.
T!H E POLICE.
[Before Mr. Alderman White,]
Arrested for Abduction.
. Ellen Smith, who-spendsmostof her time in the pau
per’s apartment* of the almshouse, was- taken before
Alderman "White on Saturday, on the charge of kidnap
ping the infant of Mr. Ferguson, the particulars of which
have already been published in the'Press*. It seems
that she is . not insane, or if the is, there is a deal of
method in ker madness. The evidence ispositive of to
her possession of the child, but when asked to explain,
made no reply. She was committed, in default of $lOOO
ail, to answer. •
# Beat his Step-hither.
- A young man named Herman Alierno was committed
to answer the charge of heating liis step-father, Joseph
Snyder, in a most unmerciful manner. Mr. Snyder,
sometime since, married Widow Alterno, and they re
sided on Gothic street, in the Fifth ward. It seems that
the old man has a brother, at present an inmate in the
Military Hospital, West Philadelphia, and young Al
terno was sent to that institution to get ten dollars from
thesoldier, the latter having agreed to advance this
much to Mr. Snyder as a favor. It is alleged that the
accused instead of taking the money as intended, “went
on a spree, ?? spent it. "became intoxicated, and re
turning home on Friday night, beat the old man in a
shocking manner, and tore nearly all his clotliiug.froni
his person. These are the points so far as developed.
The accused was committed iu default of $l,OOO to an
swer the charge of assault R 3& battery and malicious,
mischief. :.
.. $2 OO
.. 500
.. 800
» 15 OO
Wards. Liable to duty.
14 ...3,643
15 0,210
16 3,34 G
17 3,433
18. 3.573
19 .5^297
20 4,896
21 2,935
22 3 070
23 . .2,833
24....... 3,325
*25 2,11?-