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MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1868
T 117.?, INVASION.
Special advices of a reliable character, re
ceived from Uarrisburg at a late hour last
evening, assure us that although.the enemY
are concentrating in force in Upper Mary
land, and a portion of them are still within
our borders, the danger of an immediate
iu
vasiou of Pennsylvania would seem to
have been averted. The clear fore
sight of Governor Comm", the stirring
appeals of the, State authorities, and the
prompt response of the citizens of our -own
and adjacent States, have saved us from
shame and disaster; and a feeling of quiet
confidence is succeeding the excitement
which only a day or two ago prevailed
Ihroughout the entire community. It is well
that quiet should be restored, and that con
fidence r shoidd prevail; but it will not
be well if we suffer our sense of secu
rity' .to ,lapse into indifference and apa
thy.. Something more than the mere
recollection of the recent uprising of, our
people will be required, in the future, to de
fend our State from invasion. There is no
security for us but untiring energy and .
unceasing vigilance. The necessity of orga
nization was never more apparent than it is
at present. Thousands of men are needed on
the border, and our fellow-citizens in Adains
and Franklin. counties are still exposed to
the depredations of the enemy. They look
to us for aid. -Let us recruit at least a half
dozenneW regiments in this city, immediate
ly, and forward them to llarrisburg, where
they can be dOpatched to the threatened
points. Our honor,and our iinterests alike
demand that we shall continue as we have
begun, and that we shall relanone of our
efforts until every single rebel is driven froth
our soil, and the safety of our homes is: as
sured beyond a qiiestion.
THE SITU 7 TION.
The news from Virginia which 'we print I
to-day; although not as'full and definite as
could be wished, in the present anxious state
of the public mind, is sufficient to confirm
the views which we expressed on Saturday
as to the plans of, General LEE. His grand .
object is the capture of Washington, but, for
obvious reasons, he cannot hope to effect it
unless he can succeed in defeating the Army
of the Potomac. He could easily throw his
entire army into Maryland if lie desired, for
the upper fords of the Potomac are in his
possession, and we have no sufficient force
in Maryland to oppose his advance; but,
desperate as his candition may be, he will
scarcely make such a rash venture as that
while the Army of the Potomac is free to ope
rate on the south side _of the river, and Har
per's Ferry remains in . our possession. He
is too shrewd to choose any line of opera
tions which, in the event of disaster, may
not be converted-.into a line of .retreat. He
will never attempt to get into Washington,
unless lie is confident of his ability to get
out again. He may, and probably
make raids into Maryland and Pennsyl
vania with his cavalry.; he will probably
ddtach a large infantry force to guard the :
'Upper Potomac fords, but his main army
will, no; doubt, remain in the Shenandoah
Valley, and perhaPS with Front Royal for
its baAe of operations, -until it- is ready to
attack General HOOXER. The sensation
.despatches originated by New York Mean('
txpress of Saturday, that an:"'engagement
had take- ~place at. Centreville; and that
Hook - mos , : right wing had been
"badly
. cutup,": are brieffLetisposed of in_a_
Effline Tesparewli om: ras.hington, dated
yesterday, which, states that as far as known,
no' portion of the rebel infantry is east
of Bull Bun Mountain. It is possible, how
ever, that LEE holds Thoroughfare Gap as
reported, and that STUART is massing his
cavalry at Warrenton.
- What dispositions General Theintnat has
Made to counteract these movements of the
enemy, we are not permitted to - know ex
cept in a general and unsatisfactory --ways
He has, however, with obvious propriety,
informed correspondents that 'under no
circumstances should be published the loca
tion of any corps, divisions, brigades, or
regiments," and he has also requested that
the location of his headquarters should not
be mentioned, except during an engagement.
We must, therefore, expect to remain in ig
norance of the 'situation of affairs in Virgi
nia, until a grand battle has been fought.
When, - or where it will be fought, we cannot
say. It is obvious, however, that it cannot
be delayed many days longer; for while
General 1 - looKEn can afford to wait, and has
everything to gain by postponement, Gene ;
ml LEE is in exactly the opposite situation,
and must, strike promptly or not at all.
Delay will -- prove fatal 'to his plans
and.
: expectations.. It, cannot bring him
reinforeements, for the Smith has al
ready been drained of men 'to fill his ranks; I
while it will afford us an opportunity of
ascertaining more definitely his strength
and position—:on both of which points we
need better information—and will likewise
allow us time to strengthen our position and
reorganize our artillery force. Therefore,
it .seems most likely that the coming battle,
whose result may have a vital interest for
'Washington or Richmond, will- take place
within-the present week. 'Where the -battle
ground shall be will perhaps be settled
by the 'precedent of previous' campaigns in
Virginia. General 1100 ER is reported to
.4 ) 0 f the • opinion that LEE is : operating in
his front, and'unless some important move
ment should take place to alter the relative
positions of the armies, 'it quite possible
that the battle of Manassas "maybe fought
for the third time between the Arin4r of the
Potomac and'the main body under LEE.
But if LEE has the.foree-he is represented
to have, and which we. fear he may really
have, he cannot only oppose General HOOKER
in front with a formidable army, but can
;detach the.greater podia,: of EWELL'S, grand
division, estimated at thirty-four thousand
strong, tor independent offensive operations.
,For aught we know.. to the contrary, this
has_ already been done. According to the
most authentic accounts, EWELL is not
within supporting distance of the main rebel
- army, but, we think, cannot be far from
- Charlestown, notwithstanding the telegra
. phic assurance 'that " there are no rebels
near Harper's Ferry." Then one of our
special correspondents at:Harrisburg states
that news has been received via Bedford
that the rebels are in force between Wil
liamsport and Hagerstown, numbering forty,
. thousand. If the rebel's have really crossed
the Potomac with anything, like this force,
:
it seems to us we should have had the
news in a less round-about ; for the
State authorities should be constantly send
, ing out scouts_from - Chambersburg and Get-,
tysburg. But we have no doubt Whatever
that there is a basis:of truth for the despatch
referred to; and certainly,. if EwErikhad the
troops, he could as easily throw forty thou
: sand'as four hundred into Hagerstown. It
seems to us, however, that it would not be
possible for him to raise the former number,
and, if possible, that it would not be.politic.
If he should attempt invasion, and should
proceed either against Baltimore or Harris
burg, or against any point upon the Bahl=
more or Pennsylvania railroads, his COD:MU
nicatiou with LEE would, in all probability,
• be cut off, and be would speedily find him
self confronted with powerful armies of citi
zen soldiery. By subdividing his force into
marauding: parties, hoirever, the wants of
his troops can be more fully supplied; Mary,
land and Pennsylvania can be kept in con
tinual alarm; ,the fortified points can ,be
avoided ; the dangers of a _pitched battle
will be escaped,.and• our citizens may bp
subjected to much trouble andloss.
Judging from the alarming reports that
come to us from various sections of Kari
land and.PeniThylvania;Ahis policy has been
adopted by_ . the. enemy. Aside from our
special liarriOm:g despatch,, we have ac-.
. ,
ounts, the Associated Press, that there
are certainly six thettsand rebel infantry at
gagersioNin under a:General linonga, Then
we have reports of a rebel .advanCe
MeConnellsburg and Bedford; iii: our own;
State ; of another advance against Pitts
burg; and, in addition to this, there.isyell
able information that there are tWelve hun
dred cavalry in Maryland under JENKIIsTS.
These are the main reports that come to us
through authentic sources ; but we might
publish innumerable others of more start
ling character, if we were disposed to give
heed to the Countless rumors that burden
the columns of our excitable exchanges
throughout the State. Enough ia, never
theless; known to convince the most
skeptical among us, firstly, that there is
still'a :Very considerable force of . the enemy
menacing our southernborder ;• and secend
ly, that their object is to make, feigned or
real attacks, as the occasion may serve, upon
such points ns we have suffered to remain - .
unguarded. Harrisburg and Pittsburg may
lie regarded as safe ; and if the proper pre
cautionarY measures are taken, every city,
town, and village in the State should be
equally well protected -against rebel incur-.
alone. We have the, .men and the means
to defend our territory against invasion ; and
our sisfer. States . haVe come forward nobly
with proffers of assistance. We feel little
`solieitude, theiefore, for the safety of Penn
sylvania, iirtri.ded We continue to
.organize
and forward troops, and are content to en
trust the safety of Washington and Maryland
in Gen. How:El - Vs keeping. -.
The Temper of the SOuthern. Press.
The temper of the Southern preds, as
evinced in .articles which we occasionally
reprint, is extremely vindictive to the North,
and we nowhere -find in any of the rebel
journals expressions of a desire for peace
and reconciliation. The Chattanooga I?abel.
of the 3d instant, referring to the announce
ment in Northern papers that one hundred
thousand cavalry are . to be raised, and regi
ments of negroes organized, says : " Our
enemies, despairing of conquest by armies of
infantry, and unwilling longer to expose
their own precious persons to the privations,
suffering, and death resultant from a fair
and equal conflict, are resolved to burn up
our bridges, cities, depots, - and dwelling
houses, by raids in the interior, and to add
the horrors of a St. Domingo massacre to
their own plundering and brutal w . arfare."
The Richmond Whig, in 'an article entitled
the "Belt of Desolation," which we re
printed_ yesterday, observed : " Enough has
been Said of the:barbarism of this mode of
warfare, and too much. has. to be confessed
of the entire impunity with which it is
carried on. Our outcries and our adinission of
the weakness or the imbecility of our forces
in the field, but add to the hellish joy of
the foe." Extracts - of this character,
which might be continued through any
quantity of space if neeessary, serve
to exhibit clearly the state of feeling
in the South ; for such articles would not
be published unless approved by public
sentiment. Is there anything contrary to
the"-riles of civilized warfare, or to the Cus
toms of European nations, in the use of
colored troops, or the employment of ca
valry ? for these seem to be the main charges
brought against us. If there is, these rules
and customs were first violated by the rebels
themselves, and in erecting a precedent they
shotild have been prepared to abide by its
requirements. It seems impossible to'make
our enemies believe that wantonness, cruelty,
and destructiveness are not attributes of
Northein armies. It is vain to attempt to
convince them that, in prosecuting the war
for the Union, we have never overstepped
the boundaries of military usage, but, on
the contrary, for . many monthS so allowed
a Mistaken lenity to guide' our councils,
and tie the: _hands of our generals, as
to have it sneeringly said df us, at
home and abroad, that we were waging war
upon " the rose-water policy." The barba
rities that have cliegraced-tlie-liistaryof the
war have been committed
of
by the re
lemarmfacture drinking_ _cups
from the skidls of Union Soldiers slaugh.W7
ed by masked batteries ; the starvation of
Union prisoners - and their incarceration in
loathsome dungeons ; the hanging of loyal
East Tennesseans ;—these are well-attested
atrocities committed by the rebel's, and they
Would justify our troops inthe severest acts
of retaliatien, were they disposed to emulate
the barbarous example of their • enemies.
But the Union Army is composed of Chris
tian soldiers, -who could not, if: they would,
divest themselves of the instincts of huma
- pity. We may deplore the false and intlain
-matory tone of the
to
'press ; but it
seems impossible to correct its Mischievous
'tendencies.
Paris and Napoleon.
Should Paris become dissatisfied with
its ruler, his continuance in power will be of
short date. We cannot pronounce, with
any regard for historical truth, that Paris is
greatly dissatisfied with NitroLEort
but it would appear that his hold upon its
mind has lately been weakened by various
circumstances. Chief among these are dis
content with his haiing stopped, short in
the liberation of Italy; with his continued
protection of the Pope, by the occupation of
Rome with French ,soldiers; with his do
nothing policy as regards Poland ; with his
unfortunate invasion of Mexico ; with his
constant crusade against the freedom of the
press ; with his English alliance ; and with
the presumed injury done to French in
dustry by introducing Free Trade with
England. On the other hand, NAPOLEON
has made some considerable concessions to
the French people which might become even
yet more important were they practically
applied. Universal suffrage, which made
him Emperor, is really a great boon—if pro:
perly exercised. The recent elections in
France show.how readily that boon may he
nullified. Frenchmen, though they pos
sessuniversal' suffrage, are so henamed in
by open official interference, and particular
surveillance, and secret espionage, that they
cannot' sent their favorites to the Legisla
ture. So much is-this the case that the elec
tion of twenty-five popular candidates, in a
Corps Ligislatif of two hundred and se
venty-one, is considered as indicative of a
desire to overthrow the Napoleon dynasty,
and, as such, has startled Europe.
Paris, as has been remarked by one who
knew it well, is. France. It is the heart of
that great empire. France herself has pre
vailing monarchical predilections, but Paris
has been practically republican since the
first, years of the reign of Louis XVI.
Still, this republicanism can be kept under,
by good management. The Bourbons
have not known how to do it. NAPOLEON,
who ruled with the hand of iron in a glove
of velvet, was master of the art. He flat
tered the Parisians ; enriched their city
with the spoils of art from conquered
Europe ; embellished it. until it became, as
CHARLEs Pria,LiPs said, the miniature
metropolis of the world ;" made it the
centre around which revolved the glory of
his own great achievements. Thus, until
he tired out their patience, he rode on the
necks of the Parisians. Louis PurnirrE
tried something of the sort, but so clumsily
that his mask did not conceal his purpose.
To walk about, in a shabby suit of clothes
which a journeyman grocer would have
despised ; bearing an old cotton umbrella as
a sceptre ; affecting to be hail-fellow well
met" with each tradesman whom he en
countered, and pretending to be enraptured
with the title of Citizen Xing—that was not
and is not the way, to become a popular
ruler in Paris. Add to this a niggardly
mind, as regards the expenditure of money
and a thinly-disguised contempt for regal
state and pomp, (which always serves trade
in a great city,) and the principal causes of
Louis Pilimr.r.E's unpopularity in Paris,
and thence in France, are readily ascer
.tained.
The present NAPOLEON, astute and thought
ful, adopted his uncle's system, and has
even enlarged it. Universal suffrage ap
pears to be a, great privilege, as it is a great
personal and politicarright ; but its exercise
is nearly nullified by the manner in which
it is impeded by official intervention. NA
POLEON, a theoretic' soldier, determined that
Paris should have some military glory to
delight in, and engaged in the, war with
Russia the results of which, every - Parisian
sacredly
.belieVes, were 'won by French Valor
rfwA
and strategy, and would have been sooner
won but for the poor fighting -of 'the
: British
troops whom NAPOLEON, merely to shoiVt.
. .
theirinefficiency the'field, had Cleverly
-
„ .
contrived to coax into the :campaign.
Scarcely had the' ',public - joy at these suc
cesses declined, ere NAPOLEON again had to
announce brilliant victories to France ; vic
tories won in the attempt to liberate Italy ;
victories in which he had himself personally
and fearlessly participated ; victories which
were profitable as well 'as glorious, for they
were paid for by the addition of Nice and
Savoy to the territory of the Empire. Nor
was the Emperor unmindful of the fact that
” Peace hath her - victories no - lesS than
Wp," for he completed the Louvre-r-the
most gorgeous palace of art, science, and
antiquity ever found in any country—and
this was what preceding monarchs, from the
time of Lours the Great to the Citizen-King,
had been unable to execute; he improved
Paris by-,the formation of magnificent streets ;
he maintains a splendid Court, which is a
great advantage to trade and manufactures;
and, though the National Debt has largely
'increased under his administration, com
mercial prosperity has increased with it, (as
it did in England;) and France haS never
been more inthistrions or more enterprising
than during the present reign. It has never
been more peaceable. Since NArorinox
111. began his reign -there has not-been one
(mimic in -Paris: - This is stated, in detail,
in the last number of the Quarterly Eeviezo;
as fol ows
"Beginning frorn 1830, there were the three days
of July. On February 14 and 16, 1831, the sack of
St. Germain PAuxerrois and the Archev.kb.6. In
June of the same year, riots at the trial of Polig
nac. On June 5 and 6, 1832, Paris was in insurrec
tion, and declared in a state of siege at the funeral
of General Lamarque ; great slaughter of the in.
surgents ensued; but the troops and National Guard
alone, under Soult, lost 102 killed and 396 wounded.
Garnier PagNi, Cabet, Laboisserie, Ohateaubriand,
the Due de FitzTarnee, Hyde de Neuville,. Berryer,
Sc., were arrested within a few days of each other,
and confined in the Conciergerie —the precedent,
perhaps, for the seizure-. of some of the foremost
men in Prance' on the 2d Dec., 1851. In 1834, April
13 and 14, there were dineutes and barricades in
Paris, and great slaughter. What occurred in the
Rue Transnonaim has been already stated (supra, p. -
276, note). In 1835, July 5, FieschPs plot. In 1839,
May 12, insurrection under Barbee and Bernard.
In 1848, after serious fighting and bloodshed, the Re
public was proclaimed ; in February the mob at
tacked the HOtel de Ville - on the 15th they invaded
the National Assembly. In June the bloodiest in•
surrection that had ever taken place in Paris oc.
curred : 60,000 well-armed men, from the clubs,
secret societies, and ateliers nationaux, were op
posed by 30,000 troops, bataillons de guerre,'
brought up to Paris by the Republican General
Oavaignac; 11 general officers were killed or wound
ed, the Archbishop of Paris was murdered whilst
conveying a message of peace to the insurgents,
General Brea was assassinated in a parley, and 1,440
insurgents killed. In 1849, there were two attempts
at insurrection, and in 1851, two more. There have
been no dmeutes or barricades in Paris since 4th Be.
cember, 1851. This fact should be remembered, and
this one, moreover—that after the - 4th December,
the French funds rose at once, and France emerged
from almost a state of bankruptcy into a condition
of d ally increasing material wealth and prosperity."
Notwithstanding these advantages; Paris,
which is the very heart and brain of France,
has cleared out, at one fell swoop, every Go
vernment nominee at the recent General
Election. It would be almost too much to ar
gue from this that Paris is ill-disposed to the
Emperor. On the contrary, no European.
ruler, Queen. VICTORIA. excepted, is per
sonally so - popular in his capital as NA
roLEoN 111. Paris sees in him the man
who, whataver his ambition, has proved
himself bold and wise, courageous and pru
dent, and, above all, who hag scarcely ever
lost an opporttmity of advancing the interest
of France. - Just now there is discontent in
'Paris because the public finances are' said to
be in - a bad condition ; 'because the Mexican
campaign had been a failure up to the day of
the elections, and because M. DE PERSIGNY
has behaved in an absurd manner in de
nouncing M. TRIERS as a man whom the
electors of , Paris should not countenance.
Reform has been commenced in the national
-treasury. The Mexican campaign has
ceased to be a failure. - Whe - flier M. DE PER.
SIGNY will - be relieved from the responsi
bility of office is yet .uncertain, but:if NA . -
rot. Row still retains him as Prime Minister,
either -Paris will raise a storm that May
shake the Empire to its base, or NAPOLEON
must become more of a despot than he yet
hasbeeii. There is danger in the future.
NVA.SI-HIN 4GrICON-
Special Despatches to " The 'Frets."
WAsnrmuTox, June 21, 1963
-The report of a battle at Centreville, between the
Federal army and the rebel forces, is Without any
foundition in truth whatever. There is believed to
be no infantry - face of the enemy this side of the
Bull• Bun Mountains.
Lee's Army Probably at Chester Gap.
The rebels are,nist at Bull Run, nor is Gen. HILL
at Dumfries. This contradiction is positive, not
withstanding the currency given to the opposite ru
mor. Bull Run and Dumfries have been visited,
and the rebels have not been seen.
From a variety of statement - and speculation,
based upon respectable authority, it is extrenigly
probable that Gen. LEE is now at Chester Gap with
the main body of his army. This is certainly con
sistent with information we have , heretofore re
ceived, and is a statement generally believed in.
Theßebel Iron-Clad Atlantic. Captured oil
Saivannah.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 20th, contains the
following :
Despatches received in this city yesterday from
Savannah, announce the capture by the enemy, of
the Confederate iron-clad steamer Atlantic. She
was formerly the English steamer Fingal, and was
commanded by Captain Webb. She steamed out of
the harbor and was captured, after an action of thirty
minutes, by two Federal iron clads."
From the Army of the Potomac—Sixty
Prisoners Captured..
About sixty prisoners were brought into the camp
of the Army of the Potomac last night, from the
cinity of Aldie. Among them is a colonel. They
were captured by our cal'alry, on Friday, during a
series of skirmishes en the Middleburg road, beyond
Aldie.
4rrest of a Newspaper Correspondent.
is said that one of the newspaper correspondents
was arrested yesterday, and sent to the rear of the
army, -for transmitting contraband intelligence.
Blockade-Runner Taken.
The - United States steamer Florida, Captain BANE
IE3AD, captured, on the 11th instant, off Frying-Pan
Shoals, after four and a half hours' chase, the
steamer Calypso. She had an assorted cargo, and
carried the rebel flag. She had no papers.
The Calypso' is an iron-screw steamer, about 250
feet in length . , 30 feet beam, fore and aft rigged, and
of great speed. She r is said to be an old blockade
runner.
A Counterfeiter.
Several months ago HOGAN and Doo.k.sr, detec
tives of the Treasury Department, arrested Lswis
LAZZARS, an Italian, charged with passing a large
amount of counterfeit postal currency of the denomi
nation of fifty cents. He was tried and found guilty,
in the Criminal Court, and sentenced to one year's
imprisonment in the`penitentiary. This is believed
to be the first conviction for such an offence.
The Rebel Steamer Isaac Smith Sunk—A
Blockade Runner Burned.
OFFICIAL DESPATCH_ PAWL ADMIRAL DUPONT
The following report has been received at the
Navy Department
• FLAG-SHIP WABASH,
PORT ROYAL HARBOR, June 15, 1863.
Sin : I have the honor to report to the Depart
ment that on the night of the sth instant a steamer
attempted to run out of Charleston. She was
turned, back by the Wissahickon, which vessel pur
sued her over the bar, firing at her repeatedly. The
steamer was sunk. From subsequent information
from two deserters from. Charleston, whom keend
North by the steamer Massachusetts. there is reason
to believe the vessel was the Isaac Smith.
I have further to report that, on the might of the
10th inst., another steamer attempted to run the
blockade into Charleston by The Sanford channel.
She was fired at by several of the vessels, but in the
darkness eluded them. On the next morning at
daylight she was discovered at the north end of
Folly Island on fire, which; however did not destroy
the vessel. She waaa large side-wheel steamer, and
is supposed by Commodore TURNER to be the
Havelock, but this is not yet certainly ascertained.
Very respectfully,your obedient servant,
S. F. DUPONT, Rear Admiral,
Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadr'n.
To the Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the
Navy.
The report of Commander TURNER, of the United
States steamer New Ironsides, accompanying Ad
miral-Duromos report to the`Department, dated off
Charleston, June 11, states' that "shortly after my
arrival, last night, from Port Royal, just about sun
set, a black smoke was discovered to the southward
and eastward, very far off. - Thinking it might be a
blockade runner, I despatched the F'owhatan in
pursuit of her. She was in search of her all night,
but without „success. At about half an hour after
midnight a steamer, which I supposed to be the.
Same one, endeavored to pass in the Sanford
channel, through the lower lines. She was
immediately and Sharply fired upon by the
Memphia, Stettin, and Ottowa, but succeed•
ed idkgetting in and passing them. This morn
ing at daylight she was discovered on shore on the
northern end of Folly Island on fire fore and aft.
She was evidently a vessel of the first class. I sent
in about sunrise this morning detachments from the
Powhatan and Sebago, for the purpose of extin
guishing the fire if.possible(and to see what pros
pect there was for wrecking or getting here off; but
as the boats approached her, the batteries on the
lower end of Morris Island opened upon them,
throwing their shells and exploding them over the
boats. This vessel was doubtlesa run ashore in a
sinking condition to save her from sinking in the
channel." •
A later report from Coin. Tunrran says in refer
ence to the same vessel : "She is as described in a
former 'letter, a very large steamer, and is, doubt
less, the [Havelock, now called the Beauregard or
Britannia, one of the three, including the Georgi
anna, that were talked of so much in England at the
time they were fitted out. She lies now .a total
wreck, within about 800 yards of the rebel battery
on Morris Island, and is directly in front of a section
of artillery belonging to ourselves, 'much nearer
than the rebel battery. Gen. TOGDES, succeeded in
getting a couple of men on board her, in the dark,
night before last, who were secreted there all day
yesterday, and, I think, were discovered by the rebels
before sunsetto be there, for about sixoiclock in the
afternoon they opened a sharp 'fire upon the week,
which brought ?bout rapid cross:4l.ring between our
batteries and the rebels." Com. Tun:ring thinks tie
will be able to ‘liscover her name in a feiv days.
THE PRESS.--PHILADELPHIA; MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1863.
THE'REBEL INROADS.
THE REBELS BETWEEN HAGERSTOWN ,AND
WILLIAMSPORT. •
THEIR REPORTED NUMBER 40,009.
THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD THREATENED.
OCCUPATION OF FREDERICK , MO.
Rebel Pickets Thirteen Miles Eagtwartl.
THE POSITION OF LEE'S ARMY.
THE RAID INTO INDIANA
Special. Despatch to The Prose. ]
Thwrimonel June `2L—Great excitement prevails
here, consequent upon the proximity and now par
tially-discovered designs of the rebels.
General Lee has kept a series of flying columns at
work during the past ten days in western Maryland
and southern Pennsylvania for the purpose- of
covering his real designs in the present momentous
campaign.
Up to the present moment these movements have
been set down as foraging - expeditions. Such,
to a certain extent, they have' been. The
Southern army, however, is. largely composed
of riders,* and Lee has found ready employinent
for his plunder of horses. It is not so certain, how
ever, that stores or forage have been sent across the
Potomac. This is consonant with the recognized
design of General Las, according to his .published
order of a month back, to make his force a mobilized
army, subsisting upon its inunediatemeig,hbOrhood.
The occupation of Frederick is, of couraeof little
consequence', further than it, perhaps; reveals that
the rebels, instead of striking towards, Harrisburg,
at some
~point on the Northern Gentral.Railroad,
are directed upon the railroad communications
tween Baltimore and Washington. -
In this movement, Harriseurg, Washington, and
Baltimore have all been threatened; but it is clear
that the design of the rebels, to which other. opera
tions are but auxiliaries and diversions, must - be .
in time rapidly concentrated on one point. General
Lee threatens three points, with the purpose of cap
turing one ; he will do all to this end that we permit
kim to do. The wisdom of strengthening all the
threatened points, and at the same time leaving an
army to operate rapidly in his rear• and tank, will
be readily perceived. B. R.
.The InvasiOn of Maryland—Newipapers
Suppressed.
BALTIMORE, June 21.—Information has been re-,
ceived that Frederick, was occupied by a small force
of rebels last evening about 6 o'clock. The rebel
pickets extended last night about thirteen miles east
on the. Frederick turnpike. There is no panic in
this city. •
Gen. Schenck has issued an order suppressing the
• circulation of disloyal papers in this Department, as
follows :
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT BTH ARMY OORPS
- OFFICE OP THE PROVOST MARSHAL,
BALTIMORE, June 20, 1563.
The following newspapers have been suppressed
within. the limits of this department, and the local
press will not hereafter be allowed to publish ex
tracts from their columns :
New York World, New Y43`rk Express, Cincinnati
Inquirer, Chicago T'inzes, New York Caucasian.
By order of the General Commanding,
W. S. FITCa,
Lieutenant Colonel and Provost Marshal.
BALTIMORE, June 21—Noon.—[By
rebels made their appearance at 5 o'clock last eve
ning. and about 7 -o'clock a small_body of cavalry
reached the Monocacy bridge, four miles this side
of Frederick. The rebels paroled the sick in the
hospitals and the Government employees. They
searched the stables for horses, and seized all
marked "U. S. , '
A large force of rebels, infantry and cavalry,
crossed at Antietam. ford during yesterday. Re
fugees exaggerate the number to 40,000 or 50,000 ;
but our scouts say 20,000. The operators at Mono
easy Bridge, as soon as the rebels appeared, came
down to Baltimore on a hand. car, travelling the en- .
tire distance, forty-nine miles, in seven hours.
These operators, young lads, named E. Fulton and
Giswell, stood their ground to the last moment,
and only left when the .rebels were in sight.
The former brought away all the important des
patches that were in the office. -A railroad conduc
tor and several Government employees also came
down on the handcar. At Plane No. 4, heavy firing
could be heard, this morning, in- the direction of I
Harper's Ferry.
As a matter of precaution against a raid or other
hostile demonstration on this city, a line of earth.
works is being erected around the west and north
sides of the city, thus completinithelbrtiTeations.
mostly contrabands.
A line of barricades ; composei Of tobacco hogs
heads, filled with brick and has been.erected
within the city, extending from the high 'ground on
the east to the southwestern extremity of the city.
These will be defended by the Union League men,
who are being armed by Gen. Schenck, and should £l.
cavalry force dash peat the batteriei they would meet
with a formidable resistance. The linionmen are en
, tircly confident of befit able to effectuallydefeat any
attempt in this quarter. - The disloyal among us are
evidently uneasy, and begin' to realize that any
hostile movement of their friends against Bal
timore might react disastrously upOn them
selves. So far, this threatened invasion has done_
good to the Union cause. :.It hai infused new
energy into the Union menorid strengthened and
consolidated their organization in this city vastly.
LATER FROM FREDERICK.
BALTIMORE, June 21—Mifinight.—A party who
left Frederick this morning sags that the rebels who
came there last evening were only a small Squad,
who pasied through the town, captured a few horses,
and left. This squad was in pursuit of some of our
signal corps from South Mountain. •
. Our informant saykno rebels were known to be
nearer than South Mountain when he left Frede
rick, at 8 o'clock.
The Necessity of Prompt Organization.
[Special Despatcli to The Press. ]
In the opinion of those best informed upon the
subject, the danger of an immediate invasion of this
State is not so great as it was a week ago ; but the
necessity for organizing troops still exists, and is more
apparent than it ever was before. The enemy ap
pears to have - been baffled at present, but it is im
possible to tell when they may renew their effortsto
overrun us. The evidences are overwhelming ~:that
the rebels are concentrating in Upper Plaryland, and
some of them are still in,„Pennsylvania. They are
threatening the Northern Central railroad ; and it
is not impossible that Lee's whole army is in sup
porting distance.
It is thought that some of the Philadelphia regi
ments will refuse to be mustered in under the Presi
dent's call for six menthe' men. L.
[For the sake of the fair fame of our city, we sin
cerely hope our correspondent, whom 'ive know to
be gejierally reliable, is' mistaken in this matter.
Philiidelphia will spurn any of her recreant sons,
who would seek her disgrace and their own, before
the world, by hesitating and quibbling, in this hour
of danger. They must return home in honor, or not
at all. We very much mistake their' character, if
they suffer it to be said that, while an enemy was
upon their border, and threatening their capital,
they left to the soldiers of adjoininOtates the honor
of its defence.—En.] -
[Special Despatch to The Press.]
HARRISBURG, June 21.—An important despatch,
received from Bedford, states that the rebels are
between Hagerstown and Williainsport, not less
then forty thousand strong. Lieut. General EWELL
probably is in . command. They have considerable
artillery.
Rebel infantry pickets from thismain body are
about five miles from Greencastle. AiCouting party
of cavalry, made. an incursion to Blerarsburg, and
returned with large ciptures of horses; cattle, pro.
vision's and other 'property. The neighborhood is
rich in farms, and the rebel cavalry are searching it
industriously, more especially for hosies and cattle
to supply their "mounted infantry," and 001nnaill
sariat.
Governor CURTI* is still very busy organizing
the troops as they arrive, and hurrying others to the
advance at Ohambersburg. The_ Susquehanna De
partment will soon possess an army. Parties are
already at watch in the Valley, and the next raid of
Itivxmtj will probably pay for its venture.' Troops
are arriving here in large numbers.
THE REBEL FORCE AT HAGERSTOWN IN
CREASING-REBELS CAPTURED.
HARRISBURG, June 21.—Reliable advioes indicate
that the rebel force has increased largely about Ha
gerstown. They have eighteen pieces of cannon.
A detachment of the
. I.st New York Cavalry cap
tured a number .of prisoners yesterday, and the 127th
Pennsylvania also captured several. s-:
The rebel pickets are within five railed of Green
castle, and a cavalry force advanced to Gettysburg,
and captured horses and other property.
Gov. Curtin visited the camp to-day, and was en
thusiastically received by the New Yorkers.
He also reviewed the Blue' Reserves of Philadel
phia, andithat regiment will be mustered in tomor
row.
The fortifications are nearly completed. No fear
is felt for the safety of this city.
-A despatch, received here lite to-night, states that
a rebel cavalry forcels within eight miles of Get
tysburg, and had crossed the South Mountain.
They are evidently advancing east to attack the
Northern Central Railroad.
An ample force is prepared to resist the attack.
Stockades and earthworks have been erected at all
the bridges by the operatives of the road, and all the
troops that are necessary are collected at all the im
ports& points.
EAIII:ISBURG, June 21.—[Special to the New York
Herald.]—Jenkins passed through Greencastle, last
evening, with 700 mounted infantry. He had ambu
lances and three or four days' rations.
The rebels are reported to have sixteen• pieces of
artillery, and with. them a large force. They occu
py the" south bank of the Potomac from Cumber
land to Harper's Ferry, and Rhodes has 20;000 men
at Williamsport. _
The opinion in official circlea, at Harrisburg, is
that the rebels have serious designs upon Baltimore,
and they enteitain fears for the' safety of that city.
One rumor is that the rebels are forty thousand
.strong between Williamsport and Hagerstown.
A force of three hundred rebel cavalry have fired
MerCersburg in several places.
OHATIIIHR.SI3I7.III3, June 21.—1 f the rebele remain
where they are, you may expect a fight on Tuesday.
To•night they are picketing"the iond a short distance
this side of Greencastle. • • '
• The rellels have seized about 2,000 clones. They
•
are reported near Waynesboro and Gettysbnig. 7
Jenkins left Greencastle to-night, with eight data,
HARRISBURG,
IiAItRISBIJEG; June 21
rations, on a. foraging expedition. The feeling
throughout the valley continues excellent.
-FROM SHIPPENSBURO.
Suirrnrianuno, „Tune 21,—[Specisd to the New .
York. Heraldj—The Scotland creek bridge will be
repaired to night, when the communication to Ship
peruiburg will be resumed.
It is rumored that the rebel movements alarm the
farmers, who do not know what,p do with their
cattle.
INDIIiIA.
Rebel Raid on the Ohio and Dlloshistppi
Railroad—General Call for Volunteers.
CINOrcNATr, June 20.—Yesterday about one hun
dred of the Fourth Kentucky (rebel) Cavalry crossed
the Ohio river into Harrison county, Indiana, mak
ing a raid into the interior.
At New Orleans, in that State, the rebels had a
skirmish with the Home Guard, whom they repulsed.
The rebels were moving toward the Ohio and Mis
sissippi Railroad at the last accounts. .
The militia, with convalescents from the hospitals
at New. Albany and Danville, have started in Imr
suit of the rebels.
The Indiana State authorities have issued a call
for 20,000 volunteers to serve for six months.
LOUISVILLE, June 20: The steamer McCombs
has just arrived, bringing 53 prisoners of the guerilla
bend that invaded Harrison county, Indiana. Some
ten or twelve of them were shot, and the balance of
them were taken a few Miles up ;the river, near
Leavenworth.
CLEVELAND, June 20.—The resistance to the en
rolment in Holmes county, Ohio, is ended, and all is
quiet again.
REBEL REPORTS.
Destruction of Darien, Georgia—Seven Fe
deral Iron-Clads at Druussvielt—Vallan
digharri Runs the Blockade.
FORTRESS Mowitaa, June 21.—Richmond - papers
- of yesterday state that the city of Darien, Georgia,
was burned by the Federiils on the 11th instant, and
is now one plain of asheiand blackened chimneys.
The Federals also captured the schooner Pet,
ready to sail for Nassau with a cargo of cotton.
Seven. Federal iron-clads were' at Brunswick,
Georgia, and large forces had been - landed from
`transports.
Mr. 7 ,T,allandigliam has run the blockade from
Wilmington, N. C. He is going to Nassau, and
from thence to Canada.
LaterOtiews from Vicksburg.
Despatches dated the 15th and 16th have been re
ceived from Vicksburg. The siege works are still
progressing with vigor. General GRANT was re
ceiving reinforceme.nts, and the health of the troops
continued excellent. The whole loss of the United
States troops for the week preceding the 16th was
not more than twelve killed. The total of killed
and wounded did not exceed fifty.
MEMPHIS, June 19, via Cairo, June 21.—Official
advises from Vicksburg have been received.
The siege was progressing slowly but surely.
Our total loss during ihe previous week was esti
mated at less than forty, and not over eight or ten
killed.
The garrison continued a, vigorous:lElring of must
ketry and shells-up to the time the despatches were
written, but with no success.
An attack from Johnston was looked for daily,
but each day lessens his chances of accomplishing
any thing.
The guerillas are still active at various points on
the Mississippi.
Nothing has been heard from the cavalry expedi
tion pent out by Gen Hurlbut.
CHICKASAW BAYOU, NEAR. VICKSBURG, June id.
- , There is increased cannonading this morning, and
Logan's division is reported engaged with the ene
my, resisting an advance - on the central portion of
the line. It is thtught the rebels are expending
the remainder of their ammunition before a final ca
pitulation. .
Johnston is ascertained to be fortifying the east
bank of the Big. Black. This is supposed to be a
tete du pont to prevent our crossing.
LATER
Vicksburg papers received at headquarters con
tain nothing of importance, - but speak of severe
casualties.
Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS 111oriaoz, June I9.—The Sanitary Com
mission, in charge of Dr. Julius Nichols, has been
occupying office and rooms on Washington street,
Norfolk, until the recent fire, which destroyed the
buildings they occupied. All of their goods were
saved, and have been safely removed to a very com
modious building, corner of Roanoke square and
Wide Water street, which was kindly offered by
General "Vide.
Rebel Reports,-The steamer Boston and
two other Vessels captured otr the Mouth
of the Mississippi.
NEW Yous, June 21.—A Mobile despatch of the
12th reports the arrival of the Yankee propeller
Boston, captured off Pass a l'Outre by a party, of
sixteen men from Mobile, who also burnt the barges
(barks') Lennox and Texas, which had valuable
cargoes for New Orleans. The crew of the Boston
and a portion of the crews of the two barges are
prisoners at Mobile.-
„ .
REPORTED CAPTURE OF TEE ESSEX AT
PORT HUDSON.
Despatches of the 12th and lath savthat_the_born,_
bardment of Port Hudson was.continued, The gun
boat Essex is reported captured by the rebels at
Port Hudson, and several gunboats disabled. Gen.
Banks had mustered' out several regiments.
A Pirate Oft Nantueiret.
. NEw YOF.R", Tune 20.—Capt. Nelson, of the pilot
boat Charles Marshall, reports that on the 17th
he spoke the fishing schooner Rose, of Boston,
whose captain reported being boarded the day pre
vious by a pirate thirty miles northeast of Nan- .
tucket. The pirate took all the pork and two
barrels of mackerel from the Rose, and then let her
go, saying that " he would not hurt poor men."
The pirate afterwards came alongside the pilot
boat, and'inquired for square-rigged vessels, She is
a three-masted English-built schooner, carries three
guns, and hoists Britislibcolors.
The State of West ViNinia.
WanEraxa, Va., June N.—The State of West
Virginia is now a fixed fact. Hon. A. J. Borman
was today inaugurated as its first Governor. Busi
ness was universally suspended, and the citizens
turned out en masse to usher in the new State.
Many business houses and residences were gaily de
corated with flags. The celebration of the day was
closed with a brilliant display of fireworks.
In the firing of the national salutes, Captain
Norris W. Downey had his right -hand severely in
jured by a premature explosion.
Admiral Foote.
NEW YORK, June 20.—Admiral Foote, whose
sickness has been already announced, still lingers,
but without the slightest prospect of recovery. Last
evening a consultation of physicians was held at
his room at the Astor House, and the opinion was
general among them that he would hardly survive
the night. He was alive, however, in the morning,
and another council was held, but no favorable
symptoms, appeared. The Admiral is gradually sink
ing, and his death is almost momentarily expected.
The Search for Privateers—A Fight at Sea.
.„ .
Nnw YORK, June 24.—The pilot boat Isaac Webb
reports : On the 17th, passed a quantity of burned
materials of vessels, plapks, spars, etc. On the 19th,
in lat. 44.30, long. 68.30, heard ten or twelve guns
fired in quick succession, in a southwest direction,
supposed fifteen miles distant.
The Unitea States steamer l3lackiston was spoken
on the -19th in lat. 40.24, long. 68; also, a United
States. schooner,,painted lead color, carrying seven
guns. The United States gunboat United States
was spoken on the 18th in lat. 40.20, long. 69; also,
the same day, a three-masted United States schooner.
California.
Sex FBANCISCO,June 19.—Arrived, steamer OA-
Zaba from Panama.
News of burningby a rebel privateer, of the
California,C
third ship bound to causes many im
porters and commission merchants to withdraw
their staple goods from the market, giving prices an
upWard tendency. The jobbers show a disposition
to lay in heavy stocks.
The Republican Convention has nominated Oscar
L. Shafter, Lorenzo Sawyer, John. Curry, A. L.
Rhodes, and S. W. Sanderson, as candidates for
judges of the Supreme- Court. Very radical reso
lutions were adopted by the Convention, endorsing
the emancipation proclamation, of the President,
and urging a vigorous prosecution of the war, with
out regard to coat or sacrifice, until the last rebel is
disarmed.-
A Northern coast steamer has arrived, bringing
$56,000 in treasure from British Columbia, and
$94,000 from Oregon. "
„, .Ordered to Fort Delaware.
WILIKINGTON, Dan., June 20.—Fovr companies of
the sth Delaware Regiment have been ordered to
Fort Delaware. They leave this evening, in the
steamer Ariel, for the fort.
Defence of the City of Baltimore.
.13.1aernronz, June 21.—At a meeting of the City
Council, held last night, $lOO,OOO was appropriated
for the defence of the city.
Marine Disaster.
NRW YOBIC, June 21.—The British brig Appo
line. from Baltimore for Trinidad, was totally lost
May 20th, on Indian Point, Cuba. Crew saved.
Fire Frankfort; Kentucky.
LoinsviLre, Sune 21.—A fire at Frankfort, on
Friday, consumed a building used as a nunnery and
the Church adjoining. Lose 002000.
A TERRIBLE STORM IS reported in the Pittsburg
papers of Saturday.' On Friday afternoon the storm
burst over the city and flooded it, when to this suc
ceeded whirlwind and hail. The gunboat buildings
in South Pittsburg were destroyed, and several men
AUCTION NOTICE.—The attention of buyers is
called to the large sale of 1,000 cases boots, shoes,
brogans, &c., to be sold this morning, by catalogue,
at 10 o'clock precisely, by Philip Ford & Clo., sue
tioneers, at their store, Nos. 525 Market and 622
Commerce street. •
Public Entertainments...
NNW CHESTNUT-STREET THEATRE.-IPolivith
standing the unprecedented war excitement of the
past week, the success of Mrs. Bowers has been
positive and gratifying. The houses have been
well'filled, night after night, and the war has been
half forgotten in the absorbing- interest which this
talented lady has imparted to the new play. What
ever difference may have been entertained respect
ing the merits of this produotion, there can be no
question that the high talent and personal attrac
tions have done full justice to the character of the
herOine. In the. present week we are to have an
entire change of programme. Two new comedies,
are about to be produced—the first, entitled "The ,
World of Fashion," is an adaptation from a very
successful French piece, and is somewhat of a .
novelty, even to the London public. The second,
" My Wife's Portrait," will be produced for the first
"time in America. To-night Mr. Chas. Wheatleigh
will appear as Hugh de Brass, in "A Regular Fix."
• TH*CONTINENTAL THEATRE, remodelled and im
proved, renews to-night the exhibitiOn of "Uncle
Tom's Cabin," a story which has more or less ex
cited everyone; and which, in its theatrical shape,
is very effective and popular. Both as - a story and
a moral, "Uncle Tom's" beneficence has been
universal. An acceptable 'company has been en
gaged for its performance: Mrs. Thayer as Ophelia,
Mr. Thomas McKeon as Deacon Pettibone, and Mr•
W. li.,Bailey as Uncle Tom. These well•known ac
tors are quite competent to give their parts deaira.
ble interest.
EUROPE.
Arrival of. the Steamer City of New. York.
NEw .Yor..x, June 21.—The steamer City of New
York, from Bremen via Southampton, has-arrived.
Her advices are mainly anticipated.
A vessel, arrived at Icilly, reports being boarded
May oth, in latitude 40 0 north r iongitude 40 0 west,
by a boat from the Confederate steamer Georgia,
and was asked to take passengers, but declined.
The Georgia is an iron screw steamer, brig-rigged,
corresponding with the Virginia.
There hare been heavy arrivals of cotton at Liver
pool, including nearly 800 bales from Nassau, by the
steamer Miriam, which was chased= and boarded by
the gunboat Tioga, but allowed to proceed after an
examination. It is stated that the Miriam had on
board a bearer of despatches from Richmond to the
Confederate agents in Europe.
The question of the legality of searching neutral
vessels without infringing neutral rights, is expected
to be debated in .the House of Lords on the 25 th,-
upon a motion for a copy of the instructions that
have been given to the British ships in the' West
Indies on the subject.
The Alexandria case is fixed for . June 22d. The
Attorney General and Solicitor General will appear
for the Crown, and Sir Hugh Cairns for the defence.
The Russian reply to the American despatch on
Poland expresses the Czar's sentiments of affection
and gratitude at the attitude of-the -Federal Govern
ment under the grave circumstances in which Rue-
Ifia is placed.
Earl Russell, in the House of Lords, explained
the latest diplomatic' action regarding Poland, Rus
sia having pointed out that the three Powers had no
suggestion to make. England and France had deci
ded upon making a suitable suggestion, and were
only awaiting Austria's acquiescence thereto. He
believed that an armistice must be the first step to
negotiations. England being a party to the treaty
of Vienna, must propose terms in accordance with
that treaty.
The official returns, relating to the distress in the
manufacturing districts, show a great decrease.
The grand civic ball to the Prince and Princess of
Wales was most brilliant and successful.
PRANCE.
Prance is to send reinforcements to Mexico of
30,000 men and large quantities of war material
forthwith.
The Bourse was heavy at 00f.30c for the Renter.:
PRUSSIA.
The Prussian municipalities have been warned
against political discussions or petitions to the
King.
- GREECE.
The acceptance .01 the • Greek crown by Prince
William George, of Denmark, has been formally
consummated at Copenhagen.
LATEST VIA QUEENSTOWN.
THE RUSSIAN TRADE.—LoffooN, Thursday, Fans IL
—The Daily News' city article says : Messrs. John Wil
son. Jr. '
& Co., an . old-established and respectable
house in the Russian trade, stopped payment yesterday . ,
owing to the failure of Messrs. John• Dyer & Co., of St.
Petersburg, for whom they were London agents. The
liabilities are estimated at £30,000 0r...£40,000. and the
liquidation depends upon that of the estate of Dyer &.
Co., who owe Messrs. Wilson about £20,000. A prelimi
nary meeting has been held at St. Petersburg of the cre
ditors of Messrs. Dyer & Co. No result was arrived at,
however, the affairs of the firm being in a very confused
state It is still thought that the liquidation will prove
unfavorable. •
The Times' city article says: "The English funds
yesterday opened heavily, in consequence of the con
tinued weakness of the Paris 'Bourse. and a fresh
• decline of X per cent. took place, fromwhicla there was
no recovery. Greek bonds experienced a further rise,
closing at 33X to 39. In nearly all other foreign securi
ties there was much depression. The new Venezuotean
loan was finally quoted at 3"1 t DIN premium."
- -
The Daily News' city article 'says: "Iu all quarters
4 per cent. appears to be the lowest rate for good bills.
There is some uncertainty as to whether the bank rate
will he raised. The steamer Ceylon will take out to
morrow £292,000 in silver, and £67,000 in gold. to Bom
bay. T,h e July indigo sales are fixed for the 14th of that
month."
The herald says : As the brokers appear to be holding
their funds until the meeting of the bank directors has
passed, she maintenance of . the extreme rates is. Proba
bly more fictitious than real. The supply of capital in
certain quarters is ,aid to be large. It is mid orstood. that
the total amount of, une exchequer bills sent in for pay
- is nearly . £1,000,000. This arises from the adverse
state oftbe money market, and the rate of interest the se
curities carry., -
' NEW PROJECTS.
A North AuStralian Land and Emigration Company is
proposed. The object is the purchase of land at the
head. of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
INDIA..
CALCUTTA, May 2.5 and 27.—Freights quiet, Rates for
Seeds to London. 8.55.
THE CORN TRADE. —ln consequence of, our low
prices, and. the -prospects of the harvest of ISM, the im
portations of Wheat and Flour exhibit .a considerable
diminution. In the month of April the total receipts
Were 493,530 qurrters, against 804,533 quarters in April
last year. For the first four months of this year the ag
gregate importations "of. Wheat and Flour are 24 per cent.
less than 1862. and 30 percent. less than in 1801:
The Times says the chief falling off has been from the
United States. where the effect of the war upon labor
and freight Most henceforth become increasingly mani
fest. Mil
THE POLISH QUESTION.
A telegram. CVMA received on Tuesday at the Amtrian
Embassy, in Paris, announcing that a courier was on
his way- to :Paris with the acceptance, by the Vienna
Cabinet, of the French note to Russia on the affairs of
Poland.
FRANCE
The Paris correspondent of the Times says it is thought
that the Emperor seriously contemplates- introducing
certain reforms in the existing institutions; particularly
with respect to liberty of speech and the responsibility of
ministers.
THE POLISH INSURRECTION
The special correspondent of the Tidies; writing on
June 3d, says: " This evening news has been received
of a number of battles having been fought. Fighting
has been going on for some time in all parts of ancient
Poland. It is not said that the Poles have won any
great victories, but. on the other hand, it does not ap
pear, even from the Russian accounts, that thety, e
suffered any great defeats." -
AMERICAN AFFAIRS. -,'
, k
The Times; in a leader, remarks "that fo the first time
in the American war along narrative of Fe eral victories
has been substantially confirmed. The ga ie, it is true,
is by no means played out t but so far.the expedition has
been remarkably successful. and it reflects unwonted
lustre on the Federal arms. With a comparatively small
army Gem Giant has advanced towards his end by a suc
cession of victories at one poin t after another. This mush.
is now established by the reports of the Confederates
themselves, and to that evidence we can now add the
authority of our own correspondent in the- South
for the first chapter of the story. If Grant cannot carry
the long-beleaguered city and appropriate its defences, he
may pay for the opening successes of his expedition by
a disastrous, though not inglorious, close."
The letter of the Times' correspondent. in - the Con
federate States is dated lila y 10. .He says : "The activity
of the Confederates is likely to be not less remarkable,
and, as it seems to me, likely to be more successful than
the activity of their opponents." He addS: It seems
,scarcalyLposEible that_ a _ great crisis, momentous as re
gards the litters orcibis.wearywa-rmi-tv-terv,-...th.a -
before thennd of June."
A telegram frOm - St. Petersburg states that there has
been - stolen from the Bank of Warsaw three and a half
millions of roubles. chiefly in obligations of the Polish
Landowners' Association.
lIV.E.RpOOL COTTON MARKET—June H.—Market
steadier ; sales 6,000 . baler; imports, 1,110; previously,
17,068 bales: .. , .
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET, Rine 11, 1863.-Sugar
—Prices eteady, and further srrivals, wi th only moderate
business. Refined much required, fa d rates Very firm.
Coffee, quiet; prices unaltered. Tea—Large parcels ad
.vertised for auction nest - Tuesday: market quiet; rates
unchanged. Rice—Full terms obtained, yet a quiet ma -
ket. Saltpetre—Only a small business. and easier
terms accepted. Tallow dull; P. Y. C. 4' , ...5. 3d. to 420.
6d. on spot. . _
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE. June 11,,1533. —Open
,ing prices—Consols. money, flThlf67 , lS: Consols, account,
92%1 -new three percents .; 91,i'01li. 2-1.5 P. K.—Con
sols, money.. 8 . 1.,,W1; - Consols, account, 82X; new
threes, 913 E 5'6" Boon—Shares rather firmer, A siert
, can, no change; Canadas rather better; Confederates 2.;6 .
to 13,6 discount; Consolidate, 5054.@%.
THE CIT Y.
The Raid—Arrival "of More Troops.
A telegram has been received by Col. Ruff, from
Gov. Curtin, to poaitively prohibit all volunteers or
militia from Philadelphia froni going to Harrisburg
without first being mustered into service, and that
transportation cannot be furnished to such persons
'to return. Col. Ruff has directed the railroad com
panies not to carry any troops, unless provided with
an order for transportation, signed by himself. To
correct in the moat effective manner possible the
misapprehension which seems to exist in regard to
the time for which troops organized and mustered
into 'service by Col. Ruff for the present emergency,
may be required to serve, we would state that-Gov.
Curtin officially announces that his action in regard
to the discharge of troops has been endorsed by the
Secretary of War, and that they will be sent to
their homes whenever he (the Governor) may decide
the emergency to be over.
ARRIVAL OR NEW TORII REGIMENTS
On Saturday a number of New York regiments
arrived in town; and after being well fed at our, re
freshment saloons, took the cars for Harrisburg.
The 66th New York, which arrived here on Friday
night, left on Saturday morning.
The New York 6th Regiment, cvmposed or Ger
mans, arrived in this city on Saturday morning, and
after being entertained, proceeded to Harrisburg.
_ The sth distinguished itself in 1861, when first
called upon' for the defence of the capital, by its
promptitude in coming forward, and its gallantry
and soldierly qualities while in_ the service. Since
then, great numbers of their members have gone
into the volunteer service, not a few of them as
officers in both line and field positions, but the va
cancies thus made have been rapidly filled by others
equally as brave and true, and now; when the ser
vices of the regiment are required, it turns out over
eight hundred sturdy soldiers.
The lath Regiment New York State Militia ar
rived from Brooklyn on Saturday and proceeded to
the refreshment saloons, where they were hand
somely entertained. They 'afterwards proceeded to
Harrisburg. Like all the rest of the New York
troops which passed through the city last week, the
13th is composed of fine soldierly-looking men.
..•
The following are the names of the officers and
privates of the First City Troop, who embarked for
Harrisburg on theii,own responsibility : M.' Ed
ward Rogers (orderly sergeant), commanding TrooP ;
J. Francis' Maher, 'quartermaster sergeant; Edwin
L. Reakirt, third sergeant; Sohn A. Brown, Jr.,
second corporal; James West, Jr.; third corporal;
Alexander Hemsley, fourth corporal; Private Har
vey B. Goddard, Andrew C. Cattell, Robert E.
Gray, Jr., A. M. Conover, Edward W. White, W.
Stevenson Davis, Wm. H. Howell, Henry Ashuret,
Wm. W. Wood, Joseph P. Wood, John L. Welsh,
James D. Wagner, R. S. Mason, A. L. Snowden,
Peter A. Browne, W. H. Canby, W. H. Mercer,'
Charles P. Williams, Wm. E. Rogers, Galloway C.
Morris, Wm. Berthwick ; Recruit T C. Oakman, G.
Oakman, R. S. Hayes, Morgan Jennison, P. Frazer,
Jr., J. B. Wilkins, Jr.
The Troop were „joined in Harrisburg by Samuel
J. Randall, cornet commanding, and Robert E. Ran
dall, fourth sergeant. -
The recruits who went upon Friday were: Gilbert
A. Newhall, Alfred D. Jessup, Jr., Lewis Thomp
son, Jr.
We learn by telegraph that the Troop have, at
their own request, already moved on towards the
front, having proceeded to Carlisle.
ACCIDENT TO A GRAY RESERVE
At Harrisburg, on Friday, Edward McLaughlin, of
Company C, Philadelphia Gray Reserves, while
bathing in the canal, near Camp Curtin, was very
severely injured. In diving, his head struck a rock
and his skull was fractured. He was brought to this
city on Friday night, and, notwithstanding the severe
character of,his injuries, hopes are entertained of his
recovery. Mr. McLaughlin is a printer. He has
twice marched to the border with his company when
the State has been invaded. . -
PHILADELPHIA TROOPS IN HARRISBURG
The following is a list of the companies, regiments,
&c., which have left the city for the State capital
under the call of the Governor:
Company of Col.'W. 8.-Mann.
navy Yard Battery. 7 -
ArsenaL Capt. W. H. Gray.
Police. Troop, Captain John Spear.
First- Regiment Gray Reserves, Col. C. S. Smith
Second Regiment Reserves, Col. W. W. Taylor.
City Troop, Orderly Sergeant Rogers.
Twentieth P. M., Col. W. B. Thomas.
TILE COOPER-SHOP REFRESIIIitENT' SA-
Loosr.-=Sinee the invasion of Pennsylvania.the ex
penses of the Cooper-Shop Refreshment Committee
have been very largely increased, owing to the im
mense number of troops which have been sent
through our city. They have . been obliged Ito pro
vide not only for those who are on their way to and
from the seat of war, but also for those from our
ester States, who have generously left their homes
for the defence of ours. This, of course, has caused
a great diminution of their funds, and they now ap
peal to the liberality and patriotism of their fellow.'
citizens, hoping that their generosity will enable
them to continue their good work. As Philadel
phians we should "feel a pride in contributing to the
perpetuity of so noble an institution. - Contributions
• may be left with any of the committee at the Saloon,
with Thomas Smith, Esq., president of the Bank of
North America, or with Dr. 'Wallace, No, FM South
Fourth street, above Spruce, 0
ARRIVAL OF SICK AND WOUNDED.—On
Saturday morning and evening, over one thousand
sick and wounded were received in the Citizens'
Volunteer Hoepital—over two thousand that have
partaken of the benefits of this noble institution
since Tuesday last. Those who arrived on Satur
day afternoon were removed to West Philadelphia
yesterday morning by the ambulances Of the Good
Will Hose, West Philadelphia Heim, Assistance
Engine, Hope Hose, Mechanic Engine, Southwark
Hose, Delaware Engine, Weecaeoe Engine, North-
ern Liberty Engine, and United States Engine.
PENNSYLVANIA
Daniel R Harter. D. 146.
Martin P Hays, H, 102.
John.MeVaugitn. A. 119.
Isaac H Marshall El, 72.
Woodman Lanark, A, 116.
Stephen D Twelves. A, 116.
- Jos H Hibbs, A, 216.
Jacob Scurtz, A, 118.
B FAlensel, A,llB.
Jas'W Hays, K 155.
Aug Eberman, 1,149.
A F Stump D, 83.
David L Kerr, D, 148.
Jacob Smith,
Peter emith, E, 416.
Robt Howe, B. 140.
Nat T Imlay. E. 140. - 9
Jos T Haldeman, 11, 96.
Joe Wagner, G, 119.
:Mat Clifton, K., ea,
!Thee Donnelly. C. 115.
A Hargraves, B, 118.
11. E Cooke, 1, 91.
Henry Smith. K, 193.
David Camptield, B, 151.
L E, 151.
H T Osborne, B, 153.
B Wienstock. D, 27.
John Kerr, F. 71.
Chas Perkins, H, 26.
Jas M Goe'dman, 11, 151.
Geo W McCandless. I. 139.
Isaac Edinger, E, .1.5 L
E B Hartley, C. 115.
Thos F Lonaaker, E, 72.
Steph Malhattam, 82.
Harvey Mills, E, 95.
Almond W Rorel. F, 143.
John Keen. B. 106.
Theo F Wolf. F. 143.
Ira Revel, F 148.
Jno W Kelly, A, 16.
James K Latlow, F, 114.
P Costello. I, 91.
John McElhany, D, 116.
John - Mires. D. 116.
Chas Young, A, 118,
Jacob Straley, I, 75.
John Francisco, 0, - 62.
Jas.'. Milton, G, 115.
John D Jones. 1 - , 140.
Il E Kerr, }I, 145. 1
Wm Sellers, B. 29.
August Uhlman, B. 93.
Frank Parvin, E, 157.
Thee Mensinger, H,llB.
John A Burchfield, D 148,
Chas Crealman, H. 118.
.Tohn Harrington, E, 118.
Jae Gardiner, E, 118.
Martin Merrill. 13, 75.
Jae Kelly, F. 69.
John Stahl, H, 73.
Fdward Ochs, D. 73.
Philip Foy. H. 8 Cay.
F 0 Rien, G, 8 Cay.
Wm [Mimicker. L. 17 Cair.
C F Expermti. G. 153.
Isaac Sharp, D, 140.
Sarni Albert, 0, 153.
M Kinoltry, K. 143.
W Lashelles, D, 150.
TI - os Service, F, 121.
Peter Mil, F, 16 cay.
G. 140.
Mos Duncan, ' D, 121.
'Jno Conchnon, 33, 10 cav
Peter Huschbett, D, 55.
Jas Hoffman. K, 27.
Jno - W Yearsley, C. 121.
Justin Dunbar, C, 121.
Clark S Wells, (4, 150.
W H Richardson. E, 119.
Jas SI Willis, AL 3 cav
Jas C Mclntyre, C, 139.
Semi Horton, M 16 cay .
Israel Gray, A, 61.
ITas H Hand, I, 83.
C Shannon, B, 131.
John H treason, A, 7 Res.
H K.McCalmont. I, 142.
John Dyer, E. 147.
Peter I Farrell, H, 82.-
A
Schelppy. I, 143. -
H C Barrett, D, L 3 Cay.
Geo McDowell, A, 63.
John Packer, 63.
Saml Day. K. 16 Cay.
Saml Sanders, K, 1G Cay.
Stephen Buhl, C, 73.
John Lensenheck, H, 153.
Henry Fanver, I. 26.
Henry Fenrake, E, 61.
John Brewster, K. 3 Cay.
.Tac Graul, E, 3 Cay.
Gibson C 6 ndrews,ll,2Cay.
John Reynolds, F. 3 Cay.
John Morehead, K, 3 Cay.
Geo D Vancuren•l6 Cay.
Geo C Brown, of, 7 Cay.
Wm. Godshalk, K, 153.
D P Babes, H. 133.
Samuel Horn, F, 142.
John L Harvey, 8,121.
Nicholas Womworth, A,143.
John Bowers, D,3 Cay.
Freman G Cook, H, 90.
John Litlow, H,l Cay.
Wm G FeTrer, B, 153.
G Vanabellard. B, 153.
Elijah Marts, SI, 16 Cay.
L Lucre, B. 1 cay. 9
A Dales, A, 149.
F FruscheY, Ga.
Geo Beck, K, 90.
Hena.n, F, 93.
Jos Jones, F. 83.
Daniel Yockey, B, 131
Carl Schmidt, D, 115,
C A Warner, D, 110.
Jacob R Lute. D. 115. 1
Alfred Warner, D,147.
J H
Th Gerber, A,140.
Anderson,A,l4o.
Ellis L Ayres. F, St.
John Moyle, 8.,63.
'John Love, G. 103.
Wm Warner, I. 151
Jacob Shank, H. 143.
Wm Pyster, K, 143.
H Swartzteger, 11, 149.
J SI Newell, B, 145.
T T Briggs, B, 145.
Jos B Pryer. A, 03,
Alert Joel, I, 84.
Jim A Smith, SI, 150.
N ,G Blackman, H, 111,
S P Finley, EL 111. •
Wm Winchker, F, 143.
David Smith, D. 71..
. .
Jesse B Coleman, E,16 cox.
Chas A Heekathoin, P. 121.
John Hansorinan, B, 27.
Chas Fanchart G. 121.
W C Walker, M . , 17 cay.
141 Smith, K, 143.
J Hutchinson, E. 53.
C Brinkmire, A, 145.
C Hopp, B. 75.. -
C
C H.lllcCoy, I?, 145.
Lewis PitcherY. D, 64•
Geo Lee H, 26.
Martin. Bread, K, 74.
Jos Benedict, K, IL
Win Kenedy, A, 6 Cay.
Ed Kurd, G, 12.3.
7lios Kane, H, 121.
Richard A Densey, E, 121.
Geo W Little, C, 95.
Godfrey Goldsmith, D, 28.
Saml.Snargo, C, 150.
Aaron H Harrison, A, 121.
Wm Isemanger. hit Si.
Steph Moryatt, 11,150.
M . Ansel], C, 141.
August Don arch, F. 26.
D A Canfield, 11,143.
_Michael Smith, E, 140.
L McCormack, 8,'151.
Daniel P Roberts. G, 150.
Chas Camp, 143.
Win W Eadie, 11 . , 31.
Geo B Howell, I. 153
John Murphy, C,.3.Car.
Wm F Padget. `5,10 Cay.
John Quinn, B, 1 Cay.
Abial F, 140.
Charles P Haupt, A, 150.
Frank I Miller, A, 93.
Win Buckelman, M, 1 Cay.
J H Christman, C, I Cay.
Wm Ely, C-, 1 Cay.
John Lantz, G, 1 Cay.
John Manar, C, 1 Cay.
Nelson Sorell, D, 1 Cay.
Chas W Stetson, D, 1 Gay.
Pat Malone, C,
Levi G Lalley, G,3.
Jacob I Baldwin. K,16 cay.
N D Clutter, K. 16 car.
DD Akin, L. 16 cay.
-F Johnson, B, 16 cay.
Isaac Reichards, G. 6 car.
Geo C Brown, M, 7 cay.
Chas B Fisher, E, 1 nay._
F 7 Hunter, H. 146.
W E Skean. 1..32.
.T Dunkle, D. 143.
B R Smith, 8.56.
G H Johnson, B, 56.
P Bough, K, 6 cay.
D Carter, hi, 1 cay.
J Walbridge. A, 149.
L H Eldred, H, 143.
N McNamara B, 69.
R Laughlin. B. 69.
A H Jones, B, 63.
Geo Haee, K. 107.
A G Vs nlener; A, 111.
Geo Vey. A, 74.
Wm H Schultz A, 147.
Jim Ripe, 1 106.
G Beczor, I, 71.
E Hinkley. A,107.
Hockenburg, B,
143.
Knickerbocker, E, 143.
V Richards, E, 143.
Juo Snyder, E, 146.
__ _ JERSEY. .
Curtis Kelly, 0,11. C.has IMllman. 11, 3.
Wm Mulbawl, K, 4. Ed Miller, I, 15.
E Hollinger, L.l. Beni Robinson, G, 1L
D Brewster, G, 1. W It Smith, (1, 1 N J Cay.
D B Brown, D. 3. Jos Carman, K. 15.
WW Oliver, B. S. Jos Decamp. I, 26.
It B Manning. C,13. W Egbertsou, F. 26.
J Diamond, H. 1. Chas F Woodruff
J S Smith, A, O.' 11 Broadhead, B, 28.
John B Freeman, D, S. Chas P W.' I. 26.
Chas B Fisher.. E,l
W II GI-I - mons, C,' S.
„Wm Williams, B. I.L .
Hoff, I, 2.
Geo L Baker, I. 6. ,
-Jul• Pickens, ,3. •
John Skelton. I, 1. r" . . Michael Doherty, I. 3.
Geo Stoltz, K, .5.
......--- Jos McKeenan, 8,13.
riAely s i2Aß.:."2.G. Wm Mohl, .a. 7. •
1 , 5. Uriah B Jonin H, 12.
Jacob H. Yearicks, A, 12. I '
ARRIVAL OF A VALUABLE PP,TZE.—COn
siderable excitement was caused throughout the
city, on Saturday, by a telegraphic announcement
that a steamer, bearing the Confederate flag, was
coming up the Delaware. There was an important
addition to this statement, in the fact that the Con
federate craft was in tow of a United States war
vessel, which had the stars and stripes flying from
her masthead. The Government steamer and her
tow arrived off the navy yard yesterdayafternoon,
and came to anchor there.
The United States steamer proved to be the Mas
sachusetts' Lieutenant Wm. - H. West commanding,
belonging to the. North and South Atlantic Block
ading Squadrons. The craft in tow was the prize
steamer Calypso. On the 11th inst„ while off Fry
ing Pan shoals, forty miles from Wilmington, North
Carolina, the Calypso hove in sight of the U.S. steam
er-T-101,1daTUaPe afittnaletnie - twho immediately gave
chase. The scene was exciting ; -- tne -einrunt-galnect
on the Calypso, although the latter was blowing
off steam all the time,"thus showing that she was at
the top of her speed, which is thirteen knots (miles)
per hour. Three shots were fired when she hove to,
and was captured. Her connecting shaft was broken.
She proved to be commanded by the notorious
blockade-runner, James Black, who says that he will
"tatefortj oaths of allegiance on as many Bibles as the
United States can pile up, if,the Government will let him
op , Among the partieseon board were Mrs. Grey
and three daughters. They were treated with marked
kindness by the captors, and - -arrangements were
made to send them ashore. The remainder of the
prisoners, sixty-two in number, were brought to this
IK l rt,and shortly after their arrival a steamer was
required to take them to Fort Delaware. Such a pira
piratical murderer as the notorious Black, will not be
permitted to take the oath of allegiance, after what he
has said on the subject. Among the prisoners are three
or four New Yorkers and one - Philadelphian, named
Mitchell who sailed in the ship Shenandoah, under
Capt. West, now commanding the Massachusetts.
The Calypso was four days from Nassau when
captured. She was owned by parties residing in
Wilmington, North Carolina, and Charleston,
South Carolina, who paid. $.25,000 for her. Every
effort was made to destroy her when it was found
that she must fall a captive to the Florida. The
feed-pipes of the machinery were severed, and al
ready there were four feet of water in the hold when
our gallant tars boarded her and pulled down the
secesh flag and ran up the stars and stripes in its
place. Prizemaster S. T. Craft, with a crew of six
men, were placed on board. On - making an investi
gation of the interior of the vessel, it was found to
be loaded with liquor and dry goods. There were
no munitions of war discovered, although it is sup
posed there may be some secreted in the cargo. It
will take some time to develop the true character
of the contents of the vessel. Among the sixtv-two
prisoners captured are two pilots, one belonging to
Wilmington, North Carolina, and the other to
Charleston, South Carolina. Strenuous efforts
were made to identify them, but in vain. The com
mander of the Calypso was chief of the piratical
gang on board the " Stonewall Jackson" when that
vessel was sunk by Union guns, some time since.
The Massachusetts brought up about two hundred
_invalid soldiers and seamen from Port Royal. The
officers and crew of the steamer are well. •
Lieutenant Cominanding West reports that the
blockade-runner steamer Herald, from Nassau, was
sunk a short time since by one of our - gunboats.
The prize steamer, in consequence of the water in
the hold, has sunk by the stern considerably below
an even keeL A view of the prize may be had from
any of the wharves in the vicinity. A number of
persons visited her during yesterday.
THE AMERICAN TRACT. SOCIETY—PENN
SYLVANIA BnAxon.—The report of the American
Tract Society just out, contains a statement of the
work of the Pennsylvania branch, which is very
gratifying. Our citizens generally do- not really
know what a vast and important work this local
agency in their midst has been doing, and they ought
to have the facts and figures. Although vast war
expenditures and national loans have made us won
derfully familiar with great values, so that hum
bler figures shots to disadvantage, the statistics of
this society yet show results respectable enough to
arrest attention even in these magnified times.
During its first decade, which is just completed,
'the Pennsylvania branch has circulated half a mil
lion dollars' worth of publications, and distributed,
of the Messenger and Child's Paper, over six million
copies! while its colporteurs have made friendly
Christian visits to one million; one hundred and thirty
six _thousand families! The amount of colporteur
missionary labor performed has equalled the ser
vices of one man for nearly fourhundred years!- The
value of religious reading matter gratuitously circu
lated has been $62,150, and the funds generously
contributel for this. purpose, $55,366,
_ Last year, forty-two colporteurs visited 41,417
families, held 615 religious meetings, and $40,627
Worth of wholesome religious reading was dispensed,
an increase of $19,000 over the year befdre, mainly
due to the calls .from the army and navy. Other in
teresting fasts and details connected with this work
are worthy 'of note. They have been. printed in
pocket pamphlet forth, by Mr. Thissell, the super
intendent and district secretary, and the document
is at the service of any who will call at the Tract
Depository, 929 Chestnut street.
IMPORTANT TO MANUFACTURERS OF
111AIIBLE.—D. P. Southworth, Esq., assessor -of the
Fourth collection district, has received the follow
ing communication from headquarters relative to
manufactures of - marble:
In answer I have to say that, in manufactures Of
this class, as - in all others, taxation is the rule, ex
emption is the exception. All articles of marble
well known and generally used, and which are com
plete and finisheil, articles, or parts, of articles in .
themselves, when made to order, equally as when.
mails for sale generally, are taxable.
All gravestones, monuments, and similar memo
rials are to be assessed as manufactures, allowing
the maker to deduct the cost of any inscription of
an individual or family character thereon. I am
aware that efforts have been made by the marble
trade, and with considerable success, to- give cur
rency to the idea that, under decisions 56 and 71,
nearly all articles of 'marble manufactured, and es
pecially if made to order, were exempt from taxa
tion. Nothing could,be more fallacious and further
from the plain meaning and intent of said decisions:
To counteract this idea. 10 give the correct inter
pretation of the law and the decisions made under
the law, is the especial duty of assessors, looking
directly to this office for instructions on all points
involving doubt, and discarding all interpretations
of interested parties, however potently put forth.
LECTURE BY A COLORED WOIIAN.—:
Oneda E. He Bois, a French zambo ' who was born
a slave of her uncle, in Southern Alabama. will de
liver a 'lecture in. the Wesley Church, .Eombard
street, this evening, detailing the surroundings of
her early childhood, her escape from bondage, and
education at Oberlin, her journey to and residence
of three years in the Island of Hayti, describing
their manners and customs, mode of burying their
dead, &c. Miss De Bois wishes to establish a school
for girls in Gonifives, Hayti, and hopes the friends
of philanthropy will lend her a helping hand. She
is of uncommon intelligence, and the most acute
powers of mind. She has been visiting our city for
several days past, and will soon start on a lecturing
tour through Northern Ohio. She has uncommon
powers of delivery, and from a life on an Alabama
plantation cannot fail to give an interesting lecture.
bhe is described as a high-minded, noble, and intel
ligent woman, working earnestly and effectively for
the good of her race.
COMMENCEMENT POSTPONED. —The aliz.
thorities of the Polytechnic College give notice,
that in consequence of the active interest taken by
the members of the class in the preparations which
are now being made to repel the invasion of this
State, the Annual Commencement of 1863 is post
poned untibthe evening' of the. 16th of September
next, when it will be observed With the usual cere
monies.
SUDDEN DEATEC.--Dr. Orifice, the resi
dent physician. at the St. Joseph Healldtal, was
found dead in hie bed yesterday morning. 'He
appeared to.be in the enjoyment of health when he
went to bed on Saturday ialsixt.
UNION VOLUNTEER .REFRESEDEENT
Si-
LOON Hosrprax..—The fair for the benefit of
the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon and Hos•
pital commenced last Monday, the 15th, and the
prospects of its success appeared to be very excel
lent = but the present excited condition of the com
munity has interfered very much with the calcula
tions of the committee, and they will be obliged to
continue the fair a week longer. They return their
thanks for the kindness so far extended to them by
the friends of the institution, and respectfully eollcit
liberal contributions of flowers, fruit, Am, for the
ensuing week. Although they have had very great
and increased demands on their time and attention,
from the passing regiments, still it does not inter
fere with their duties and the attraction of the fair.
ACCIDENTS. — J. M. Bord and W. c.
Pease were thrown from a carriage at Sixth and
Prune streets, about live o'clock on Saturday after
noon. Bord - was quite severely hurt. Both men
were taken to the drug store of Dr. Angney, at Fifth
and Spruce streets, and had their injuries attend
ed to. • . .
Patrick. Maguire, aged sixty years, residing in
Callowhill street, below Water, fell into a quarry at
Fairmount Park on Saturday afternoon,about three
o'clock, and wasi badly bruised. He was taken to
the St. Joseph's Hospital.
THE NATIONAL FINANCES.-3 - ay Cooke,
subscription agent, reports the sale of $3,200,000 five
twenties, for the week ending on Saturday. De
liveries of bonds are being made to May 25th, and,
with the facilities now possessed by the Treasury
Department, the deliveries will be more promptly
made hereafter. The excitement upon the border,
consequent on the undeveloped movements of the
rebel army, has caused a temporary diminution of
sales, more on account of the preparation of new
volunteers than from any want of confidence in the
final result of the struggle.
RFPRIBVED.—Benjamin Hadwin, Com
pany B, of the Provost Guard of this city, and Sa
muel-.D. Crumb, Company B, 89th New York Vo
lunteers, who were sentenced to be shot on Friday,
at Fort Delaware,'were reprieved. The despatch
giving- notice of Hadwin's reprieve arrived just in
time to save his life. Both of the condemned men
were ignorant of the intended reprieve until the
expiration of the time for their execution. They
both partook of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper
in the morning.
TUE GRAND FOURTH- OF JULY DEMON
STRATION.—The following has been determined
upon as the route for the giand civic and military
procession on the approaching Fourth of July:
Form on Broad street, countermarch to Chestnut,
down Chestnut to Fifth, up Fifth,to Vine, up Vine
to Seventh, up Seventh to Spring Garden, up
Spring Garden to Sixteenth, up Sixteenth to Green,
up Green to Fairmount Park. President Lincoln
will ride over the entire route of the procession to
the Park.
PHILADELPHIA BRIGADE BA - Ica—This
organization, attached to Gem J. T. Owen's .bri
gade, of the 2d Army Corps, will leave for Washing
ton this evening. They will be entertained at their
headquarters, corner Fourth and Harmony court.
We notice among the members Messrs. George S.
Douglass, as bandmaster ; also, Gilbert R. Jordan,
J. G. S. Meek, Anthony Beck, Jacob H. Beck, An
trim C. Beck, J. R. Haase, and Anthony Bernard.
Tni PERITSYLVANIX RAILECAD.— The
threatened invasion by the rebels has caused the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company to take every pre
caution for the security of their cars. Hundreds of
engines and cars are stored at Columbia, and at the
various points on the eastern end of the road. The
south track between Coatesville and Cain is occu
pied with them.
i'llihTES FOILED. Some time during
Friday bight, an attempt was made to rob the house
of Mr. G. A. Benson, on Price street, in German
town.- The thieves sneceeded in getting into an out
kitchen, from which they stole a ham, market
basket, &c. The strong shutter bolt prevented them
from getting into the main building. An axe and
elrieel found under the window indicated that the
burglars left rather hurriedly.
SAIOTELERED TO DEATIL—An infant, four
months old, was accidentally smothered to death in
bed, yesterday morning, at the reildence of Kr.
Thomas James, No 1333 Earl street, Eighteenth.
ward.
VT" MUSIC 'AT TEE PARK.—Birgfeld's band
will resume their concerts at Fairmount Park this
afternoon, Wednesday, Ffiday, and Saturday.
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
Supreme , Court at Nisi Prins —Justices
Wocr.dcrard. and Thompson.
YgtCATAIVISSA RAILROAD COMPANY.
Shu vs. The Catawissa Railroad Co. Motion
for judgment for want of a sufficient affidavit of
defe_pree. Opinion by Woodward,
This is a motion for judgment for want of a mat.
,t affidavit of defence. The debt sued was con
d by the Catawissa,Williamsport, and Erie
....ad Company, for oilused by them in running
eir road, and for which, on settlement of the ac
count, they gave the drafts that are mentioned in
the plaintiff's statement.
The road of the company and its appurtenances
were sold to the present defendants under a provision
in equity and in pursuance of the act of Assembly
of 26th Mara, 1860, P. L. 234. By virtue of that
act the purchasers became a new and distinct cor
poration under the name of the Catawises. Railroad
Company, "and said company," says the first sec
tion, "before payment of any dividends from the
earnings of said road, shall, within three years, pay
all sums due for labor and materials to connecting
roads-by the said Catawissa, Williamsport, and
Erie Railroad Company." It is upon this provision
that the present corporation is charged with a debt
contracted by the former one, and the plaintiff has
filed only a statement under our statement law.
I am of opinion that he is not entitled to judgment
for want of an affidavit of defence, for these reasons :
First. The Catawissa Company are successors to
the former company, and cannot be expected to have
such perfect knowledge of their dealings as to be
able to make an affidavit of defence. Executors,
administrators, committees of lunatics, and perhaps
others sued in their respective characters, are not
within the affidavit law, and for similarity of reason
I think I ought not to consider this company, when
sued for the debt of its predecessor, as within the
statute.
Second. As the action is founded on the special
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allSe OIMEILCL - vf 1000 - , - vrhielt-/ - heme - quoted, there
should have been a special win' setting forth that
there were earnings of the road out of which divi
dends might be paid, for it was evidently only such
earnings that the Legislature meant to charge with
prior debts. I do not say that the plaintiff cannot
recover on trial under his statement, but the point I
rule is, that he is not entitled without e: more spe
cial allegation of his cause of action to put the de
fendants to their affidavit of defence. There are two
other points: first, that the oil sued for is not " ma
teriala" within the meaning of the act ; and next,
that the account was paid by the paper issued
and received therefor, neither which do I touch at ,
present. They will present themselves on the trial,
and it would be premature to rule them now. Mo
tion dismissed.
'Nothing of special interest transpired in the other
courts. The Quarter Sessions • was not in session,
and the District Court and Court of Common Pleas
were engaged with the motion Fiat.
TLIE POLICE.
[Before Kr. Alderman Settler.]
Disorderly Conduct at a Fair.
On Saturday a young man, pretty well dressed,
was arraigned before Alderman Beitler on the
charge of behaving very disorderly at the fair at
Concert Hall. The defendant gave the name of
Alonzo Martin. Subsequently he celled himself Al
bert Styles. On several evenings during the week
a number of well•dressed, uncouth young men en
tered the fair, and amused themselves. by jostling
intentionally among the ladies, and behaving in di
vers ways in an exceedingly disreputable manner.
Application was made to Chief Ruggles to send
some police officers to the hall. A squad of the re
serves were despatched, and about half past nine
o'clock on Friday evening the prisoner and two
others appeared in the erowd. The officers sup
posed them to be pickpockets, and kept them under
strict surveillance. Presently the accused pushed
very hard against a young lady, and seemed to hurt
her somewhat. Officer Kerr ordered the aspiring
youth to behave himself or he would put him
out. He became very insolent, and struck the officer
two or three times. He was taken to the station
house. Upon being searched a number of tickets of
the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon fair were
found upon him; also, two green-colored porterage
tickets, with the initials "G. D. P. & Co." upon
them, from which it was supposed he was engaged.
as a porter in a forwarding house. At the hearing,'
on Saturday, he stated that he hailed from Missouri,
and said he was the son of a rich man. He was held
to bail in the sum of $5OO to answer at court the
charge of committing an assault and battery upon
Officer Kerr. He was also required to enter se
curity to be of future good behavior, and keep the
peace towards all good citizens.
[Before Mr. Alderman Lutz.)
+Robbery_ of Government Property.
A young man was arraigned before', Alderman
Lutz, on Saturday evening, on the charge of steal
ing Government blankets, sabres, spurs, &c. There
is a somewhat interesting history connected with
this case. Some time since, two young men shot a
man at Cheater, and robbed another man of a silver
Watch, at the same place, after havingknocked him
down on the highway. They were arrested, and
held to bail, the amount being entered by a lawyer,
to whom security was given by the father of the ac
cused. The latter fled, and the bail was forfeited ;
and the final result was that the father lost all his
horses and cattle. He came to this city, and
tracing his two sons to a house located in a row of
dwellings near "Smoky Hollow," below the navy
yard; and known as the "Eleven-gun Battery," he
had a warrant issued for the arrest of the fugitives.
The document was placed in the hands of Lieuten
snt Fuller, of the ist division of polite, whO pro
ceeded to execute it, but came very near being exe
cuted himself. He was resisted violently. During
the conflict, the party who had the watch, stolen as
above stated, made his escape. The last seen of
him he was testing his power of locomotion down
the banks of the Delaware. The other fellow was
secured. -He awes committed. to. answer. Limit.
Tidier secured two Government blankets, slot of
military spurs and sabres, a piece or two of calico,
and other articles, supposed to have been stolen.
CITY TrrIUIVIS.
BLACK AND jGREEN TEAS.—Messrs. Davis
& Richards (late C. H. Mattson), dealers in fine fa
mily groceries, Arch and Tenth streets, have just
received a fresh invoice of all the most popular
Green and Black Teas ; also, a fresh supply of gents
ine. Old Government Java and other Coffees, to
which we invite the attention of our readers.
SWORDS; SASHES, BELTS, EPAULETS, and
all other articles necessary for the outfit of army
and navy officers, will be found in best style at Oak
ford & Sone, under the Continental Hotel.
.EoR Slangs that are at once a thing of
comfort and a luxriant article of dress, patronize
the Gents' Furnishing Establishment of Mr. George
Grant, No. 610 Chestnut street.
- OARFORD Boxs! elegant net style
Summer Hats, for Gentlemen and Boys, are waver
sally admired.
ISETIVAL ~ O.F_ SMALL- C LOTHES. —Fd. Shioll
- intelligence from Paris states that the ball at
the Hotel Talleyrand Sagan, at which the highest
Parisian aristocracy is to assemble, is much spoken
of. It is positive that gentlemen will not be ad
mitted except in coats and breeches of varied colors.
The same styles as will be worn, on this occasion,
are at present manufactured by Granville Stokes,
Faahionable Clothing and Merchant Tailor, No. 609
Chestnut street, and sold at greatly reduced prices.
BUY YOUR SEWING MACHINE from those
who sell machines making both the Grover & Ba
ker stitch and the shuttle stitch, that you may test
both and select the best. At 560 Chestnut street,
you can take your choice of either stitch, with the
privilege of:exehanging for the other.
INTERCEPTED DESPATCHES FROM GENE
,RAL LEE TO JEFF DAVIS-12 o'clock, Midnight.-
-My advance has entered Philadelphia. The Conti
nental Hotel and Charles Stokes & Co.'s extensive
Ready Made,Clothing Store ie in ashes o'clock
A. have just learned that my advance has not
reached Philadelphia, but lath Harrisburg. Go.
vernor Curtin is
. a prisoner. Still later.—The peo•
pie of Harrisburg are in great consternation On sa
ccount of the near approach of our troops. We have
sacked Chamberaburg. 6 o'clock A. M.—My
'command is all at Harper's Ferry preparatory to
march northward. A great movement towards
Chaniberiburg is now on foot. 10 o'clock A. Dd.—
Pshall-move ink headquarters from Fredericksburg
to-moriow to - join the main body of the army now
E near Harper's Ferry.
(Signed) R. E. LEE, Major Genera.
TOhitt Excellency J. Davis, Esc;-, Richmond,