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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1863.
UNION STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE ROOMS.
(COMMONWEALTH BUILDINGS, Int CHESTNUT STREET,)
PHILADELPHIA, Sept, it, 1863,
The Committee has the pleasure of announcing
that they have prevailed,-upon the distinguilthed
statesman and soldier Major General BENJAMI t IC P.
BIiTLER, of Massachusetts, to visit Pennsylvania
and address our people upon the momentous issues
involved in the pending canvass.
His appointments will be announced at:the earliest
possible moment.
WAYNE XoYEA.GIi, Chairman
The C;reat Conspirhey.
We have felt it our duty, during this cam
paign to charge upon the Democratic party
a complicity with the Southern rebels, and
we have endeavored to show the people that
the success of Mr. justice - WooDwAnn in
Pennsylvania, and Mr. VALLANDIGILAM in
Ohio, would be regardea as a- triumph in
Richmond. This morning we have addi
tional evidence, and we recommend to such
of our readers as have any doubt a careful
perusal of an article, we reprint in another
column, from the Richmond Enquirer, of
last Munday. The Enquirer is the leading'
journal of the rebellion, the organ of
Virginia sentiment, and in this 'article
we have an evidence of the sympathy
that is felt in the Northern elections
by the rebels in Richmond.. General. LE4~
is adnionished as to his duties, and .is
told , that he may become ".the moat success
ful politician the Confederacy ever pro
duced." "RS may so move and direct his
army," says the Enquirer, "as to produce
political results, which, in their bearing
upon this war, will prove more drectual than
the bloodiest of victories." Then we have the
programme by which these "political re
m-tits" are to be produced. " The friends of
McCrALLAN" have a prominent part in the
manoitivre—the Enquirer, by a strange love
for a Federal general, speaking of " the
friends McCi.ii4W" as affectionately
as though they were:the. friends of LEE.
The rebelS are to advance ; MEADE is to he
besieged; Mr. Liscbrai's message is to be
deprived of " all its glorification ;" HAL
LEox'ivill stand -" a confessed failure," and
his crossing the Potomac "will embolden
the iieace party." In other words, a cam
paign on' the part of LEE will result 'in
" sti'eng s theiling the Democrats;" and.this
result is so much desired by the Enquirer,
that-it-urges upon LEE to advance his army,
and thin "rouse the spirits of the Demo
crats, -confirm . their timid, and give con: .
lidence to their wavering."
This article shows that the course of the
organization known as the " Democracy''-we use the word in the sense of the En
quirel.—is nothing more than a part of the
great conspiracy that now extends over the
country, with its armed adherents in the
Southern States, and its unarmed - adherents
in the loyal States of the North. The rebels
in arms have _done all in their power to de
strey the,Government. They have burned
.our ships; paralyzed our commerce, killed
our sons and brothers, and Maintained a de
solating war—but in vain. The power and
prowess of the North have broken their
strengthi and now, in the midst of distress
and defeat, with the ruins of their Work
falling around them, and -threatening
death, they turn to their friends in
the North, and beg their aid. If the De
mocrats only win the election in Pennsyl
-vania and' Ohio, the "political results" of
such a victory will, "in their bearing'upon
this war, prove more effectual than thebloodiest
of victories." We emphasife theie words,
and ask the reader to dwell upon their
meaning.. The Democracy is so- closely
allied to the rebellion - , and the success of
WooDwAnD and VADLANDIGVAISI SO - dear
to 'JEFFERSON DAvis, that it would be
"more effectual than the bloodiest of victo
ries." More effectual in causing the over
. throw of the country, the death of liberty,
the humiliation of the North, the degradation
of our Union, and of this Commonwealth as
a member of the Union, the triumph of slave
ry, and the recognition-of, a Confederady of
traitors. Let the Democracy only gain a
triumph, and the rebels may put up their
.
swords, and think no more . of war.
Vij.th WoopwAnn and VALLANDIGTIAM
on the northern borders of . Vir
,ginia, it would be an easy matter to
throW Pennsylvania and Ohio into the Con
federacy, by a manoeuvre like that of MA
ooFFax in Kentucky, and , HARRIS in Ten
nesve. The " bloodiest of victories'.' could
not- accomplish such a result, and, therefore,
the election of the. Democratic candidates
In these States would be more important to
the rebels than any triumph their arms
could gain. - •
Friends in Ohib and. Pennsylvania ; , read
the words Of this rebel Writer, and look
to your own homes. Be no longer blind to
the danger that threatens you, and which
nothing but your energy and courage can
avekt. Think of the issue this canvass,
this quiet, Noiseless exercise of the franchise
involves. In Richmond, baffled traitors,
with hands reeking 'in the blood of Get
.tysburg, and- fresh from the murder
of those you love, are looking with anx
ious eyes to you and
. to the .
men in your midst. The question is no
longer, can DEE defeat MEADE ? or, will
HEADREGAED . hold. Charleston? or, will
BRAG never stop retreating ? but, ho fr fares
it with WoOnwAnn in Pennsylvania and
YALLANDioniac in Ohio ? The " bloodiest
of
, victories " is nothing compared with this
success, and Mr. Justice yiroonwAnn, sitting
to-day in the dusty seclusionof the Supreme
Court, is a captain of the. Confederate cause
more mighty than any that wears the rebel
uniform and sword. This is no party de
nunciation of ours. We impeach this man
and the. men he represents as enemies of
this Government,,and we summon the ablest
journalist of the rebellion as our witn - eas.
On, his words—reprinted by us - from his
tawny. and dingy sheet—we write this
charge. Let it, be published in every
town and county, let It be read by every
fireside, so that the people of this State may
lcnow - the true .aims of the Democratic
party, and the danger that„ its successwill
surely bring. .
Governor Seymour's Speech.
Governor SEYMOUR has made . a speech,
in which he assures the public, greatly te .
its astonishment, that he. "never has 'ern
barrassed the Administration; and that he
never will." Gladly would we believe this
statement true of the past; but, unfortu
nately, we can but hope that the Governor
will make it good in the future. In this
hope we shall not attempt to, prove him in
error in regard to the hostile attitude he so
recently assumed toward the Government,
nor shall we cite its lamentable results..
There are many other assertions in his
speech, 'however, to, which we may reply
without agitating thioSe painful sitbjects.
Governor Saymoun says that the ." war
has reached another stage in its- pro
gress,. and a Tolley, different from
that which has been pursued, must -be
marked out:" This stage is manifest victo-
Ty ; he admits that "our armies have tri
umphed," and, before going any further, let
us note this fact—that, although the oppo
nents of the Administration have especially
denounced it for incapacity in the prosecu
tion of the war, one of, their leaders has for
malfy declared that, in little more than two
years, the Government has achieved a tri
umph which ought to enable it to be mag
nanimous and generous: ,Let us, therefore,
hear no more from the party, of which Go
vernor - air*oun' is an acknoWledged head,
of the failure of the war. Its success is the .
very basis of Governor Sivinotat's argument.
'There is sophistry in hislogic. The war has
`reached another stage in its progresS, but
only that of victory. All the elernents_are
unchanged ; the attitude of the, rebellion' is
still 'offensive in the extreme; its declared
_purpose is still the destruction of the Union";.
it has not yielded an atom of its claim ; its
armies still confront our own, like sullen
wolves at bay ; its leaders, by word nor sign,
have given any hint of their intention to
submit. Nothing but an expressed desire
on' the part of therebels to submit could
justify the Gavernthent ine;:forsaking a
policy which has been crowned with
such signal victory ;, for the victory is
incomplete until the enemy . aCknowledges
When the rebels are willing - lo'be juStlhe
Government can afford to be generous. By :
a subtle assumption, Governor SEYMOUR
slanders the Government which he said he
would not embarrass. He asks, without
the slightest relevancy to the real question
he discusses, " Shall it be a policy of sub
jugation—a policy, that will strip the. States
of their rights ; a policy implying a long
and bloody war, and resulting in national
bankruptcy and ruin?" No, Governor SEY
MOUR, it Shall it'ot be such a policy, and, - by
your. own: admission of the victory gained,
such 'a policy is not that of the . Govern
. It is and must .be a policy. tilt the.
subjligation of the rebellion ; it — does not,
`arid must not, strip the States of their rights,
-but must punish traitors for. their wrong ; it.
does not, and will not, mean a long and
bloody war, but a short struggle, which will
be triumphant for the Union ; nor can. it,
therefore, result in national ruin. We do
not understanl Governoy Suyaroun's Sug
gestion that we, the loyal States, should
"sacrifice our pride and passion." Our
pride is hi the greatness of the Union, which
the rebels are seeking to' destroy, and. the
passion, we world most respectfully submit,
does not exist in our stern and just resolu
tion to protect the Union. Passion there 'is
in the rebellion—mad, wild, and bitter pas
sion; let the rebels, therefore, abandon their
evil spirit, and, in the words of the Gover
nor, " show to the world a just and fraternal
regard,for their countrymen."
• Governor SEYAIOIIR "is not disposed to
criticise the -President's letter unkindly."
The President will, doubtless, be pleased,
bait wedeny that the_ -Governor is entitled
to criticise it in any way, for it is apparent
that he has not read it "The President
does not, in thatletter, contemplate an ear
ly termination of the war, nor does he pro
pose any time when it shall cease." - Thus
speaks the 'Governor. The President, in
his letter, said, "Peace does not appear so
distant as it did. I hope it will come soon,
and come to stay, and so Come as - to
be worth the keeping in all future
time." Was it " kind" in you, Governor
SEYMOUR, to ignore those words ? Do you
not know-that the President has repeatedly
said that the war shall cease when all resist
ance to the Union is conquered ?_ Did you
fondly expect him to state the exact date
when this shall be accomplished? All the
people know, the Government knows, and
you 'know, that the war cannot end until the
authority of the Government of the United
States is everywhere re - cognized in its terri
tory. You know—none better—that at any
moment the rebels choose, this war, which
you so pitifully' deplore, will 'be ended by
their unconditional submission,
Charleston.
General GuaroitE's brief report of , the
capture of Batteries Gregg and Wagner,
and the evacuation of Morris Island; con
-firms our impressions of the magnitude of
the work which he has accomplished with
so much skill and perseverfince. His sol
dierly statement of the condition in which
he found his great prize certainly justifies
all the labor which he expended with so
much zeal upon its capture. The bomb-proof
shelter of Fort Wagner, ample to cover
eighteen hundred men, still remained intact,
- after sustaining one of the fiercest bombard
ments upon record. , -The fort was garrisoned
by some fourteen hundred men, .commanded
by Colonel. KEITT. This is doubtless, that
original Secessionist who is remembered in
altercation with Hon: Mr. GROW, of this
State, upon the floor of Congress. His
claim to the old title of "fire-eater " is once
more indulged ; for he has tidy devoured
fire, and has not been consumed. Never
theless, we think Secession mutt yet burn
in its own furnace at' Charleston. That
the garrison of Fort Magner escaped
just as our sappers had crowned the coun
terscarp and masked its guns, and our forces
were prepared for assault, is a matter of sa
tisfaction. It delivered victory without
bloodshed, and provedall the:glory of the
triumph' which General GILMORE has won
by patient and sagacious engineering. We
need not covet the garrison, while all that
made it'powerful are now weapons in our
owe.
,bandi. 'Two . formidable forts, nine
teen guns, and James Island . itself, are in
our possession; and, to reiterate the .words
of the rebel telegram, our army is ".in full
view of Charleston: " ,
The Opinion of Judge Cadwalader.
The opinion of JUdge'CADWALAISER upon
the important question, if the decision of
a military board that the right of-exemp
tion does n`ot exist in the case - of a drafted
man, precludes judicial inquiry as to the
existence of the alleged right, is of espe
cial interest and vable. Note so much
because of its definition of the nature of a
card of enrolment and the limitations of
its authority, as of the deeper and broader
truth which underlies the special question.
The opinion delivered certainly denies the •
board the possession of independent judicial
powers, and. shows that the act of Congress,
which declares that its decision shall be final,
doeb not ovenule the right a citizen possesses
of appealing to the proper courts. The de
cision of the board may be final " relative
ly to the proceeding in which it was made,
and - yet not conclusive elsewhere as, to the
right which was in question." A man
drafted- into the military service of the
United States may, therefore, obtain judi
cial investigation of the question of the
.right to draft him, though his case may be
'otherwise, as to the claim of,exemption
_'under the terms of the law, exclusively
under the control of a military board.
_ .
In .. regard to the constitutionality of the
consmiption act, the opinion of, Judge •CgD
WALADER is positive, .azid the reasons upon
which it is ',based are clearly stated and suffi
cient. Assuming that Congress does not pos
sess the right to permanently establish for
thb whole county r - a military government,
and is unauthorized by the Constitution to
enact a law which would compel' men to
"rerca.in - for an unliinited time in the mili
tary service of the Republic, it shows that
the act has no provision which is illegal
upon these or other grounds. The organi
zation of armies under the. act ceases when
the purpose for which it was devised is ful
filled, and, no - -matter how long the • war
shofild last, the term of service of drafted
men cannot exceed three• years. . The opi
nion is positive in this, that "such limita
tions of thetime would have prevented the
compulsory requirement of military service
froni being 'unconstitutional, though it hail
included every able-bodied - male -inhabi
tant." The strength of the argument, the
lucidity of its statement, the importance of
the subject, givethe opinion claims upon
the attention of the thoughtful citizen. . .
The Voice of the Soldiers.
We print elsewhere a manifesto from the
officers of the Pennsylvanla brigade of Gen.
BIItNEY'I3 diviskt,n in the Army of the Po
tomac. The officers of this brigade, in
words of earnest affection, call upon their
friends at home to sustain the Governor in
his canvass, and to return him again to the.
Gubernatorial chair. The voice of any sol
diers from Pennsylvania should be heard
with respect, tor they are our friends and
brothers, and, having given everything to
the war, have the highest interest in a peace
that shall not undo all that has been llam—
a peace full of wrongs and shames. Tids
brigade, however, can _speak to Pennsyl
vania with peculiar emphasis. It represents
the first soldiers of our State that went into
the field, and it contains men who have been
in every battle fought by the Army of the
Potomac. These men know what Governor
Comm has done for them, and there is
something beautiful and suggesti4e in the
manner in which that gratitude-is returned.
ENGLISH..PUBLICATIONS.—From - Mr. S. J. Kro
mer 403 Chestnut street, we have received•the IlluS
(soled London News of the 29th, with man y fine en
gravings, and the London News of the World of the
30th n.uguat. These are the latest foreign journals
now in this country. .
Clas.A.s , flawarri.—Cubsis will take her benefit at
the. Walnut. street Theatre, this evening, on which
Occasion she will appear in two dramas—" The Wept
of Wish-ton• Wish," and "The yrench Spy." She
will alio dance the "La Madralina."
Trn
E SUBSCRIPTION AGENT reports the
isle of $468,300 in five-twentiee on'Phureday by the
various agenoiesa Deliveries of bonds ate being
made of all sizes up . to August 7th.
Vire,9l - 13ENEPI • CPN'.
Special Despatches to The Press.
WeatirrraTorr, September te, 1883
Restrictions on Trade.
A deputation of Nashville merchants waited upon
Secretary OFIA.BIC to-day, to ask the removal of cer
tain restrictions 'from the trade of Nashville and
Middle Tennessee. It is probable that the objeot of
their visit will be accomplished in the pending modi
fications of commercial regulations applicable to
Western commerce.
Pensions.
During the month of August there were granted
two' thousand four 13.7"ndred and twenty army pen
sions, including a thousand and fifty two to widows,
mothers, &c. . . _
The Surrender of Cumberland Gap.
A telegraphic despatalt, received at eleven o'clock
this morning from the operator at Crab Orchard,
atatea that Cutnberland Gap surrendered yesterday
afternoon (SepteMber 9th), at fOur o'clock, Without
thing s gun.
Litigation.
The Supreme Court' of the United States for the
District of Columbia toi•day granted an injunction
in favor of the Washington, Alexandria, and
Georgetown Railroad Company against the Corpo.
ration of Washington. This looks to a final settle
ment of the protracted.controversy, which will leave
the company in full possession of their franchise.
'They are new building across the Potomac a sub
stantial railroad bridge, w hich is far advanced to
wards completion,
The Arrest of the Noyor of Leaven*orth.
z. Louis, September le.—A:special despatch
from Leavenworth, dated the 9th, to the Democrat,
says that Mayor Anthony, of that city, was arrested
by two detectives,_aided by twenty, soldiers, who,
without allowing him to speak with a friend, placed
-him in a wagon, and 'started toward Kailffaa City at
a sapid rate. IVIr. Anthony was taken to General
wing's headquarters, and after two hours consul-
tation with the chief'detective, and telegraphilig to
Leavenworth, he was released.
During his arrest he was, by order of General
Ewing prohibited from private conversation with
any, and not permitted to telegraph or write to his
friends in Leavenworth, without submitting the
telegram or letter to General Ewing.
The Mayoe'returned this evening, hundreds of
citizens going out to meet him. Be addressed them
for two hours, giving a statement of the facts of his
arrest,' and denouncing General Ewing In bitter
terms. He said the latter had agreed to re
voke his order declaring martial law, and said
they had a right to a voice in the selection of a mili
tary commander to rule over them ; that the re-es
tablishment of the Department of Kansas!is impera
tively demanded ; that we cannot expect peace, secu
rity, or Biome in the field, until the vast territory
embraced in that department is placed under the
control of a single commander-in-chief; that inas
much as the people of Kansas are able and willing
to destroy bushwhackers, and their services are
refusid by Schofieid's order, No. 02, which prohibits
them from crossing the line, we ask the military
authorities for security, in the future, and for this
purpose demand that they station in every neigh
borhood in Southern Kansas a sufficient force to
secure their protection, and that the military au
thorities shall seize 300 of those men who "are bush
whackers to-day and farmers to-morrow," and hold
them as hostages to be executed whenever a raid
is made upon Kansas ; that if the Government con
tinues to force upon us a defensive system, we ask
our Congressional delegation to urge the immediate
return of every Kansas regiment.
Eighteen delegates were appointed to visit Wash
ington and consult with the Prestrient.
Miion Meeting at Pittsburg.
PITTSBURG, Sept. • 10:--A. very large Repub
lican mass meeting was held to-day at lliclieesport,
near this city, which was attended, by delegations
from the various towns in the neighborhood and
adjoinini counties. Dr. George McCook presided,
assisted by twenty-five vice.presidents and several
secretaries. . •
The chairman addressed the meeting at some
length, making an appeal to the patriotism of the
vote's pie sent.; _ -
Judge Kelley, of Philadelphia, also addressed the
meeting, making a moat able and elaborate speech.
Re was followed by. Colonel Clarke, of Allegheny,
Thomas Marshall, Esq., and James B. Onslow (a
candidate for- the Legislature on the Democratic
ticket), end several others. The speeches were Ire.
quently interrupted by enthusiastic applause,
The U. S. Frigate Minnesota in , a Fight.
Name YORIC, Sept.lo.—The transport Daniel Web
ster arrived at this port to night from the Southern
coast. She reports that she was boarded at half
past . ten_o'clock A. MIL, when inside of Cape Henry,
by, a boat belonging to the United States frigate
Minnesota, from the blockading fleet off Wilming.
ton, North Carolina. , -
The Minnesota had to report that she had sent
her boats ashore with a party of her men, who en
gaged - the rebels, ailling..twelve - of them-and cap
turing two of their guns, Which they brought away
with them.
&RIMY OF TIIE FRONTIER.
capture: of Fort: .Smith
L'EAVENWOR.TH, Sept. 9.-0111de' intelligence of
the caPtuie of Fort Smith reached here this evening.,
On the Slat ultimo, General Blunt camped within
two. Miles of the rebel Generals Cooper and Cabel,
who had a force of foUr thousand rebels west of the
fort, and on the next morning he marched•to at
tack them, but they had fled. Colonel Cloud gave
chase to Cabers forces for twenty miles south, when
they had a brief engagement. After a few rounds
fired the rebels fled in all directions.
Our . loss was eight wounded, and Captain Lane, of
the 2d Kansas Regiment, 'killed.
Before Col. Cloud had . returned, Gen. Blunt enter
ed the fort unfunded. - •
Gen. Blunt is ,seriously ill, and will return home
ward as won as he ie able to move. The Creek In
dians have ineaey deserted the rebel cause. Mcln
tosh hits gone towards the Red river, with only 160
men from his two regiments. In thirty days no
rebel force will remain in the Indian Territory.`
The contrabands - are Rocking to Fort Smith. The
rebels have evacuated Little Rock, and removed
forty miles distant to Fort Washington, which work
they are fortifying.
.7iIEXICO.
-The Governrrient of the Tri •irate.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.—The steamer Orizaba,
which airived here to•day "froth.' Panama, brings
dates via Manzanilla from Gtanajukto to the 19th
ult., and the city of Mexico to the 15th.
Miramon has been Appointed by Gen. Forey com
mander of the Mexican forces. • .
The Triumvirate had notified the representatives
of the foreign Goieriunents that a legal Government
had been provided for Mexico, and requested them
to recognize the Triumvirate as constituting such
Government.
The American and Central American Ministers
replied that they must recognize the Juarez Go.
vernraent; until they received further instructions
from their Governments. ' "
Comonfort and Doblado had pnblished a strong
appeal, urging the Mexicans to continue to respect
France. -
JAPAN.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7.-By further accounts
received here it appears that the Japanese Govern
ment attempted to avoid a war with fOreigners,
having not only paid the indemnity demanded by
F,ngland, but. also made a eatisfactory apology.
But this conduct dinpleased the Damios, and much
discontent existed throughout the country. Da
mio, who 'owns the territory along the Strait
of- Sirnoutki, in the province of Pragoti, reck
lessly Bred from his forts upon ships. of all na
tionalitiesthat passed. He had also two steamers
fitted up as war vessels, with heavy guns, which
aided the forts in the attack. These vessels are
supposed to have been destroyed by the Wyoming.
At the latest dates, a large• British fleet was at
Kanagawa under Admiral Keeper, and.was about to
sail for the Strait of Sirnouski.
• It is 'stated that Prince Nagoti has the assur
ance that nearly all the Damioe will soon join him
in active hostilities.
A large fire took place at Yeddo on July 18th, by
which the residences of thirty Damlos, and a vast
amount of property were destroyed.
CALIFORNIA.
San FRANCISCO, Sept. S.—The .ship Windward
arrived yesterday from New York; also, the steamer
Brother Jonathan, from the northern' coast,,with
$106,000 in treasure, from Victoria, and $135,000
from Oregon.
Three of her passengers also deposited in the San
Francisco mint twelve thouiand ounces of gold•dust,
worth $200,000: This treasure was not on the
steamer's manifest, but concealed'by the owners in
their baggage, in order to save the expense of
freight. They employed twenty men for a ',art of
last year in exploring their mines in the Oaraboo
district, and commenced to.take out gold in Janu
sly.. One hundred and eight ounces had been taken
out in a single day, and the average yield was .one
hundred ounces per day.
The mining news from the Caraboo district is, on
the whole, favorable: Rich quartz veins have been
discovered. A. few of the principal claims continued
to pay largely,, while In others there was considera.
ble disappointment, on account of the delayed re.
turnr.
BERMUDA.
NNW' YORK, September 10...-Ther Bermuda pa
pets of the2d haie been receii : ed. They contain n.
The rebel steamer• Engineer, from Wilmington,
with 400 bales of cotton, arrived at St. George
on the 15th ult. -
Canadian Itern--Movements of -Lord
Lyons.
QUEBEC, Sept. 10.—Lord Lyons will leave for
Montreal to.day,'whence.he will proceed to Frede
rickton, N. B. -
New Governors are to be appointed for New
Branswick and Nova Scotia.
A survey hail been ordered to find an interior route
for an inter , colonial railway. •
New York Democratic... State Convention.
Nnw YORIC,' Sept 10 —The , Demooratio State
ConVintion thismorning elected tsstate COmmittee.
•
The Convention adjourned• after making the fol,
lowmgnominations :
For Secretary of State, D. B. St. John.
For Comptroller,'Sanford E. Church."
For Attorney General; W. B. Champlin.
For State Engineer, Van R. Richmond.
For-Treasurer, William B . Leivla.
For Canal Commissioner, W. W. Wright. -
For Inspector of the State Prisons,D. B. Nio'Neil.
a.For Judge of the Court of Appeals, Wta. F. Aden.
The Captured' Ship Constitution.
NEW .Yorar, Sept. 10. —Captain-Webster and
family, and the first and second r officers 'of the ship
Constitution, previously reported• captured by the
pirath Georgia, have arrived here. They were taken
off the ship City of Bath, also knovin to have been
captured and 'ransomed, by the bark Emma, on the
17th of August. - Si3f , of the crew of the Conatitu
tiogappear to have joined the -pirate.
THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA; FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 1863:
HE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.
Twenty-one Guns Captured on
EXPLOSION OF THE MAGAZINE
AT PORT MObLTRIE
FORTRESS MONROE, Septrlo.—The steamer - New
York, Captain Chiehohtn, arrived here to-dal' from
Dioirie Itland.
Captain Chislholm reports that on September 8
(Tuesday), at 3 o'clock P. Morris Island was
completely.in our possession. "
Since Sunday we have catered twentpone guns
and seventy-five men.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.—Colonel Edward E. Pot
ter, chief of stair, telegraphed - to Major General
.11alleck to.day, from Fortress Monroe, that when,
on Tuesday afternoon, Captain Chisholm, of the
steamer New York,-left Charleston harbor, the
rebel flag was still flying at Fort Sumpter, but .no
guns were mounted, and only a very small force re.'
mained there. •
Two of the monitors , and the Ironsides'engaged
Fort Moultrie and Batteries Beauregard .and Bee
from 6 o'clock A. M. tilt 2 P. M., on Tuesday, the
h instant
A shell from one of , the monitors exploded in the
magazine at . Tort Moultrie, and the southivestern
parapet was seriously damaged by the explosion.
THE- CAPTURE OP PORTS WAGNER AND
GREGG -- OFFICIAL REPORT OF GEN".
GILMORE.
WesairfoToN, Sept 10.—The-follovviag despatch
wfla received :here this afternoon :
DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
HEADQUARTERS IN THE PIELD, Sept: 7.
Ilajor General H. IV. Hailed:, Generatin-Chief :
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that Fort
Wagner and Battery Gregg are ours.
Last night our sappers crowned the crest of the.
counterscarp of Fort Wagner, .on the sea front,
masking all its guns, and an order was issued to
carry the place by assault at 9 o'clock this morning,
that being the hour of low tide.
About 10 o'clock last night the enemy commenced
evacuating the island, and all but seventy-live of
them made their escape from Cummings' Point in.
small boats.
Captured despatches show that Fort Wagner:was
commanded by Col. Kent, of SOuth Carolina, and
garrisoned by 1,400 effective men, and Battery Gregg
by between one and two hundred,
Fort Wagner is a work of the Most formidable
kind. Its bomb•proof shelter, capable of containing
1,800 men, remains intact, after the most terrific
bombardment to which any work was ever sub
jected.
We have caßtured nineteen pieces of- artillery and
a large supplyof excellent ammunition.
The city and harbor of Charleston are. now com
pletely covered by my guns.
I have the honor to be, General, very respectfully,
your obedient service,
Q. A. GILMORE, Brig. Gong Com'g._.
EAST TENNESSIE RECLAIMED,
tO -OA 1141 zele) (113 Ilk IMO th .11A1 aDIO!Ark
TRIUMPHAL. MARCH OF OUR ARMY
APPROACHING JUNCTION OF THE FORCES
OF BURNSIDE AND ROSECRANS.
TILE SURRENDER AT CUMBERLAND' GAP.
2,000 Prigoners and 14 Cannon Captured.
OrroOrNNamr, Sept. 10.—A despatch to the Gazale,
dated Knoxville, Tennessee, the 6th inst., says
The great campaign Ntbe war is over. We are
in full possession of East Tennessee, having accom
plisheda great, though bloodless, victory.
The campaign was skilfully planned and-magnifi
cently executed.. Such was the rapidity of our,
movements that the rebels were taken unawares,
and fled before us without destroying the property.
At London they attempted to hold the bridge, but
the impetuosity of the 20th Tennessee Regiment
broke them to fragments. Three steamboats, three
locomotives, and a large number of cars were cap
tured there. -
The whole march of our army Vellel a
,Pege9toya..!_
tion, and our entry into Knoxville an event long to
be remembered. Thousands of people, of every age,
size, color, and condition, lined the road, and greet
ed us with cheers. ''
General Burnside addressed his soldiers and-the
people, assuring the latter of his protectioncand
saying that while justice should be dealt, revenge
is no part of the policy of the Government
General Carter also spoke in touching terms of
the suffering of the people. Colonel Saunders was
called out amid shouts of welcome.
Colonel Gilbert has been appointed Military Go
vernor, and General Carter Provost Marshal Gene
ral of East Tennessee.
A second - despatch says that our right wing is in
easy reach of - liosecrans , left"
The rebels regarded our expedition as a raid, until
„ . •
the last mordent.
Vie march of our army, of 250 miles, was a hard
one, but it is in good order, and the trains are in
proper shape.
A CONFIRMATION—TWO THOUSAND PRI
SONERS TAKEN, AND FOURTEEN OAN
NON CAPTURED.
Orricirisra.rr, Sept 10.—A despatch to the Times,
dated Cumberland ,Gap, on the oth, says that Gen.
Frazier, with two thousand men and fourteen
pieces of artillery, surrendered at 4 o'clock to-day,
to General Burnside's advance, under Gen. Shackel
ford. Our forces are now in possession of the
The St. Louis Union of the fith inst. publishes the
•
fallowing:
"Tbe drill room at police headquarters last eve
ning presented 'a scene in which the deplorable re—
sults and miseries entailed by the rebellion were ex
hibited in a vivid light. Several families, including
three male members, and the rest women and chil
dren, nuinbering twenty, were ranged on the.
benches. They were fugitives from Arkansas and
Texas, having been driven from their homes in con
sequence of having avowed Union sentiments, They
came from. Springfield to Rona on a Government
train, and the railroad fare was defrayed to this city
by the Government . . The men had letters to the
agent of the Refugee Aid Society in this city from
the chaplain of the post regiment at Springfield.
William W. Fanaworth had his wife and nine little
girls. This family were refugees from Carroll
county, Ark. One man, named Lewis, had his three
little girls with him. The mother of the children
was dragged out of bed by the barbarians last spring
"Among the party was a woman named De
Lamirande,who came all the way on loot to Spring
field froth Granville, Cook county, Texas, bringing
with her a little girl about' two.-years of age. She
had experienced troubles enough to , have borne
down a dozen other less resolute women. The his
tory given by this woman was thrilling. She re
lates that in Cook county, last fall, forty-seven
men were hung, and two were shot. Her
husband, whose name was :feel Francis de Lami
rande, was tried for treason'against the Confederate
Government, and sentenced .to the penitentiary for
life. 13 is wife moved an apPeal;and while he was still
in jail she contrived a scheme to, effect his release,
She procured a saw land auger, and contrived to get
them into.her husband's cell. He soon bored out,
and giving her directions to make her way, toward
the North, while he would join the first Northern
troops he met. with,. andfight until the end'of the
war, then he would join her.
M." Her husband 'was born in St. Louis, - and when
four years old was taken to New York. At the age
of seventeen he joined the army, and went to Blex
leo, where he married the woman who gave this in
formation about , eight years ago. Mrs. De Lami
‘ rande was born and raised in Morgan county. Illi
nois, and went to Texas quite young. -The' ac--
gulled a competence, and had one thousand dollars
in gold laid up when the war broke out. -
"After her husband's escape, she was threatened
with hanging, and escaped in the night, taking a
horse; which she sold- for money enough to pay her
expenses on the way to Missouri, and has ten- dol
lars left. She travelled part the . way with a man
named York, who stopped at the Ribedeaux. In
reply to- our question, whether York was a good
Union man, she replied : Why. Inkster, he
~was a
Union man from the word jump !,
" On her route she passed through the Indian na
tion: She says that she has seen NO much trouble
that sometimes she can't retain her right mind.'
In answer to a question, she said there.was a right
;mart Union feeling in Texas, but they dar'nt own
it.' In Colliercounty there were 'over three hun
dred Union people 'laying out 1 for our troops to
come. 1
"COMPLIMENT TO FEDERAL ARTILLERISTS.—III
an account of the siege of Vicksburg, written by an
English officer in the rebel service, who participated
in the defence of that great stronghold, and publish
ed in the Edinburgh Scotsman, the following praise is
. .
bestowed upon the Federal gunners :
" The enemy, who had access to all the appliances'
and improvement, that science has invented to carry
on modern, warfare, can boast first class guns, the
best of ammunition, and magnWent artillerymen.
Besides tbis,they have everything they require in
abundance, not to say profusion. For, instance,
whenever we dared to fire a shot from, say a 12•
pounder howitzer, ,the enemy would concentrate
upon it perhaps ten to fifteen 2O•pounder Parrott,
guns, and would maintain a tire of perhaps two to
three hours duration, throwing several hundred shot
and shell into," around, or over the offending Witte
r V.. They fired with the utmost precision, and they
bad attained such an excellent position, and suet
dose proximity, that their rifled projectiles flew; in
many cases, right through ten feet of earth, to strike
and.burst on whatever rpight be in the, work. We
bad no resource but to run the guns out of the work,
. to. keep them from being disabled, and reserve them
to fire canister 'or grape in the event of a charge
being made."
FATrornPOINT, Sept, 9.--The,Edeamer Nova Soo
tian, from Liverpookpassed here this morning, on
her way to QUEbee. rHer advice. Have been antici
pated. -
TWE AULIICGTON ESTATE.—Some writers have
erred in speaking of the. Arlington estate, near
Washington_cityfas having once belonged 'to Gen.
Washington. It was the property of the Castle fa
rnilyt and when Waahington married the ` widow
Ousts, he had charge of it in trust for her son, and
- . - afterward for her grandson, the late G. W. P. Cris
- Nnw Yonx, 'Sept. 10.—Arrived, ship Round, from tis, to .whom it reverted. Mr. Coatis married a
Poo , Chow • barks Verbena from Genoa, Eleanor r o
daughtef William Fitzhugh, of Chatham, (who
Miller from'.Nassau; Winona from Marseilles, l; E. had married a 'Miss Randolph), and they left , one
Carlton from -Marseilles, Marie from Leghorn, W. child, a daughter, who married Rohert E. Lee, now
E. Anderson from Cardiff. "F -, % :. at the head of the rebel army in 'Virginia. i.. ..:4‘.;-
'./..
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Norris Island,
A BLOODLESS VICTORY.
Southern Refugees.
The Nova Scotian.
Marine.
THE WAR IN THE SORTH.
The Georgia Iteeerves Called Out.
FonTimes Malmo; Sept. 9. The Richmond
papers contain the following despatch :
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 6.—Gov. Brown has issued
a proclamation calling upon the State Reeerves to
hold themselves in readiness to march at a-moment's
warning. The men are to provide themselves with
rations for the march' and one day'a rendezvous:
ARMY OF THE CHAIRMAN%
The Occupation of Chattanooga.
LOCUST AraLLRY, 12 MILES SOUTH. OF TRENTON,
Ga., Sept. 7,1863.—The army has crossed the first
ridge of mountains south of the Tennessee river val•
ley, just west of the Lookout range, in view and as
far south as Winston, which is .45 miles.south of the
river. The enemy has not yet offered the slightest
resistance.
There are but three roads over Lookout Moun
tain, between Chattanooga and Winston, where an
army with baggage and artillery can pass—one at
Chattanooga, one at Johnson's creek, 8 miles south
of Trenton, and the other at Winston. It is thought
certain, that Bragg, if he rights at all, will contest
our passage at either of these points.
Skirmishing will probably commence to-morrow.
The army has-endured the fatiguing marches brave
ly. It desires nothing better than a fight ; it is tired
of racing after Bragg. If theresent bold move
ment succeeds , Chattanooga fa -p lls of itself. The
right of the army now lies leas than fifty' miles from
home. Forage is plenty in the valley, and the in.
habitants are sick of the war. The slaves, have
nearly all been run into the interior. The first rain
for some time fell to-day—a slight shower.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OUMBRRLAND,
NEAR TIOISTON, Ga., Sept:9, 1863..
A despatch just in from the front conveys the in
telligence that the enemy yesterday began the eva
cuation of Ohattanooes., moving eastward with all
,their stores and munitions. I am informed that no
thing definite is known, in regard to the operations
or position of Burnside at present ; but from meagre
information there is but little doubt that East Ten
nessee has been totally abandoned by the rebels.
Gen. Crittenden is today marching into Chatta
nooga. The utmost efforts are put forth to repair
the bridges destroyed on the. Memphis and Charles
ton railroad, which will soon be in operation. No
particulars other than those are yet known at head
quarters. •
WEST. VIRGINIA.
The Baffle at White Sulphur Springs.
iCorrespin deuce Wheeling Jutelnger. cer. Sept. 0.
AUGUST 26.—Expect to visit the White Sulphur
Springs, and camp near Lewisburg at night. The
writer pushed onto the front of the regiment for
time to view the celebrated place; but, to our great
discomfiture, at 11 o'clock A. AL, two miles this
aide of the Springs, on Antes creek, the enemy
opened 'their artillery upon us, calling us to a mud.
den halt. Our forces moved up in great" haste, and
'planted their artillery. The fight soon became gene.
ral and terrific—balls, shells,
grape, and shot flying
with fearful havoc in all directions; doing- their
work of death. The whole atmosphere 'resounds
with the roar of artillery and musketry. Surgeons
soon Establish a hospital at two 'private houses.
The dead and wounded are brought in as fast as men
and horses can bring them. For four or five hours
I believe there was not -an intermission of firing of
more than two minutes at any one time—almost an
in ceesant tire. - _
. - . .
As near as we can learn the rebel force consisted
of the 22d, 45th, 54th, and 62d Virginia regiments ;
Edgar's battalion of cavalry, and Chapman's bat
tery,. of four guns—all commanded by Colonel Pat
ten, in the absence of General Eckle. As to posttion,
the enemy had the decided advantage. They selected
a position where the road passed through a deep
gorge of rocks, with mountains, on either side and
*arful precipices. The enemy was concealed behind
rocks, trees, logs, and fences, a great part of the time
lying on their faces. Their artillery was planted
in front some four hundred yards from ours.. The
3d and'Bth Virginia VI. I. occupied the left wing.
The 2d Virginia and 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry,
Gibson's battalion, with three companies of the 34
Virginia, on the right. Our artillery, well driled and
good pluck, held a favorable position on the
main road. Gen. Averill remained near the batte
ries during the battle, directing the movement of
the troops. Thus formed, the Federal soldiers sent
the messenger of death among the rebels like hail
stones and fire. At one time, the robots made their
appearance in open ground, when our guns mowed
them down at a fearful rate. Under the heavy nre
they fell back, until our grins were planted on the
ground, before occupied by the enemy. Lieut.-Col.
Thompson,
commanding the Third Virginia regi
ment, stood in the hottest of the fire, leading his
brave men not less than seven times on a desperate
charge upon the enemy. They lying In ambush, our
men would - move upon them under every disadvan
tage, though thus to move was almost certain de
struction, Yet, as one order' would come after ano
ther from the General, to charge on the enemy, the
Colonel, cool and brave, would again and again re
new the charge. Here more-men were killed among
the different regiments than anywhere else on the
field. It is generally conceded that all the regiments
fought desperately; officers and soldiers showed an un
yielding purpose to fight until the enemy was routed.
The night passed. Oh, how solemn silence reigns !
We waited for the order. Morning came, but not to
all our fellow-soldiers. Some we had laid in the
grave, others were on the field, sleeping the sleep of
death. The fight is renewed, and continued until
all the ammunition was about spent. At 10 o'clock
a despatch ,comes from Lieut. Col. Polsley,'stating
that the enemy was moving to flank our rear. The
order came to fall back. This was done in good or
der, and well conducted.= We removed all that were
in a condition to be removed of the wounded. Others
were left in the care of Assistant Surgeon Worth
ington, of the 14th Pennsylvania cavalry. We march
ed day and night until we reached this place. The
enemy, ;Trailed us for some tune. We were not
whipped, but_ held our ground until a lack
of shooting material compelled us to retreat. If we
had been supplied with ammunition, the victory
would surely have been ours. The fault lies at some
man's door, not with the brave soldiers who were
in the fight. I am much gratified to say, that every
officer of ourregiment remained duly sober during
the entire battle. We speak this to their praise.
No soldier wants to risk his life under a drunken
officer. The2d Virginia lost in killed, wounded and
missing, 31 ;3d Virginia. 43; Bth Virginia, 2D ; 14th
Pennsylvania Cavalry, ; batteries 21. In all, over
200. Our men say this was the severest and hottest
battle they have been in during the war.
The Voice or the Army.
.SERNSYLVANIA 14OLDIERS ASR IF.I,EqTLOR
SOLDIER'S FRIEND..
VlP.Guire,Sept. 4, 18G3
TO. THE' PEOPLE OF PENNSYLVANIA..
From Me Officers of Mg Pennsylvania Brigade of Bir
' ney's Division.
Par.Low-OiTizsms : We cannot close our eyes to
the ''fact - that the interests of the gallant men under .
our command, now fighting to perpetuate the Re
public and the Union, may be jeopardized in the ap
proaching political contest in our State; and much
as we dislike associating ourselves in any way with
politics, we feel necessitated to say something to
those whOse.wbile suffrages may be productive of
immense good or incalculable harm. We think we,
"have done the State some service," and we feel
that a grateful people will acknowledgeit. We look
back at the glorious campaign of the past few .
'months, and thank God for giving us strength to
drive'the invader from the loyal soil of good old
`-Pennsylvania: We feel that we deserve your thanks,
feel also thatwe' shall reseeive them, and in that
spirit would suggest how the loyal citizens of Penn
sylvania can bgst testify their 'appreciation of the
achievements of the soldiers in the field.
We are upon' the eve of bringing to a triumphant
close the moat cruel, uncalled for, and [unrighteous
ebellion that - history records—a rebellion having
for its object not only the destruction of the most
liberal Government Heaven ever smiled on, but
the establishment of an oligarchy to whith the free
men of the. North should bend the knee. We have
defeated these traitors in their every effort ; we now
hold their armies in check, ready and willing at any
:moment to strike tlie fatal blow Which shall restore
a lasting peace ; but to accomplish this grand re
.sult we must have aid from home—aid Ap t only in
`the shape of men, but patriotic and enthusiastic
support of the Government. This is not the hour
to retilto from a contest which promises so glorious
a termination ; it is the time when every known
agency of power should be devoted to the Govern
ment, that, by one grand blow, the traitors in arms
may be compelledto sue for mercy, and the traitors
at home be silenced forever.
. .
We aro prepared to make any and every sacrifice,
even of our lives, for the public good ; but we must
be careful trat, :while doing, this, a wily enemy in
the rear is not permitted to undo what we have ac
complished ; and we, therefore, (being deprived .of
the right, ourselves), delegate to you, fellow-citi
zene, the glory of crushing out of existence the cow
ardly traitors in your midst, who are your enemies,
our enemics, the enemies of the Governnient, and the:
enemies of truth. This you can do at the ballot
box, by supporting only these men who have sus
tained, and will in the futureisustaini the National.
Government.: This is all we ask. It is very little to
sok of loyal men. We ask it as a right.
At the coming election- you will have presented
to you.for your suffrages his Excellency Andrew
G. Curtin, who we claim the privilege of calling
"The Soldier's Friend." It is unnecessary to tell
you with what affection, eeteem, and regard we
value him. There is no Pennsylvania soldier in
the field who does not owe a" debt of gratitude to
our present Governor. But, apart from his private
worth, we regard' him as the representative of the
Government of the thiite4 States, and an earnest sup
porter of an unflinching prosecution,of the war. Un
less 'such men are sustained by our friends at
home, our labors have gone for nothing. .-
Charles H. T. Collie, Col. commanding Brigade.
7. Ring .Tones, Brigade Surgeon.
R. Dale I3enson, Lt. and A. S. S. General.
R. N. Torrey. Lieut. and A. A. Q. M.
C. A. Craig, Col. 105th Pa. Vols.
WEIL Watson. Surgeon 1051 h Pa. Vole.
H. M. Coon, Q..M. 105th Regt. Pa. Vols.
Adam Wenger, Asst. Surgeon 105th Pa. Vols.
JOB. Craig, Adjutant 105th Pa. Vols.-
Jos. Hamilton, Capt.'Co. I, 105th Pa. Vole.
Chas. E. Patton, Capt. C. Co, 105th Pa:Vole. •
John Dougherty, Capt. Co. F, 105th Pa. Vols.
W. S_ Barr, Capt. Co. B, 105th Pa. Vole.
N. J. - Clyde, Capt. Co. A, 105th Pa. Vols.
G. C. Patterson, 2d Lieut. Co. E, 105th Pa. Vols.
Jas.' %ding, 2d Lieut. Co. D, 105th Pa. Vole. -
E. H..Maninch, 2d Lieut. Co. G, 105th Pa. Vole.
C. C. Redil, 2d Lieut. Co. I, 105th Pa. Vole.
James Miller, 2d Lieut. Co. 11,- 105th Pa. Vole.
A. J. Shipley, let Lieut. Co. E, 105th Pa. Vols.
Geo. Van Vliet, let Lieut: Co. H, 105th Pa. Vole.
John A. Danko - , Major Com'g 63d P. V.
John MOlellan, Capt. Co. E, 63d P.V.
Wm. P. Hunker Capt. Co. A, 63d Reg. P. V.
Isaac Moorhead , ' Capt. Co. G, 63d Reg. P. V.
lease N. Fenstermaker, let Lieut. Co. F, 63d P.V.
John A. Young, Adjutant 63d P. V.
Win. Mclntosh, let Lieut. Co. I, 63d Reg. P. V.
Wm. 'N.. Haymaker, Ist Lieut. and Q. M. 634
_ _
D. C. Crawford, 2d Lieut. Co. I 63d P. V.
Robert Houston, 2d Lieut. - " Co. G, 63d P. V.
J. S. Wilson, ist Lieut.' Co. 0, Gad P. V.
G. W. Kettentiurg, 2d Lieut. Co. 0,63 d P. V.
A: G. Williams, 2d - Lieut. Co. E, 63d P. V.
J. G. Stevenson„2d Lieut. Co. B, 63d P. V.
N. - 0. kleklorria, Asst. Surg. 63d P. V.
G. Emanuel GrOss, Capt.-Co. D, 63d P. V. -
Gerald D. O'Farrell, Asst_Surgeon 634 P. V.
Thos. Cahoon; 2d Lieut. Co. D, 63d P. V.
Wm. J. Miller, 2d Lieut. Co. 0, 114th P. V.
Henry 0, Munns, 2d Lieut. Co. G., 114th P. V.
J. M. Cumming, Surgeon, 114th P. V.
• J. Albert Hawks, Asst. Surgeon, 114th P. V.
Bartine, 4, -
Steele, 2d Lieut. Co. K, 114th P: V.
Alfred S. Newlin, let Lieut. Co. G, 114th P. V.
W, C. Grogan, ist Lieut. Co. D, 114th P. V.
E. A. Spaulding, Capt. Com'g 141st Reg. P. V.
Mason Long; 2d Lieut. Com'g Co. E, 141st P. V.
John L. Gyle, 2d Lieut. Co.H, 141st P. V.
James Van Auken, - Ident. Com'g Co. A.
William J. Cole Ist Lieut. C., 141st P. V.
E. B. Brainerd,'Lieut. and A. A:l4lst P. V.
Peter Sides, Col.Ocon'g 67th P. V.
:letGarretson, st Lieut. and Quartermaster
57th Reg. P. V. . . .
W. T. McAdam, Chaplain, 57th Pa. V.
F. H. Leet, Asst. Sure.
J. R. Lyons i l..Capt. Co. A, 57th Pa. V.
L. - Cameron. 24 Lieut. Co: F. 57th Pa. V.
'L. D. Bumpirs, Capt. Co. I, 57th Pa. V.
George Clark, Capt. Co. F, 57th Pa. V. ' •••
John Bowers, Ist Lieut. Co. I, 57th.
Franklin V. Shaw,lst Lieut. Co. H.
John IR. Robison, 24 Lieut. Co. K.
Paul Y. 'Whitehead, Lieut. and Aet i g Adjt.*th
Beg. Pa. V. •'
A. J. Herr, Surgeon, 68th Reg '
: Pa:
3."0.- Wilson, Assist. Surg. 68th Pa. V.'
- Michael Fulmer, Capt. Co. K. 68th Reg. Pa.'V.
James MeCullion r Cant. Co. I), 68th Reg. Pa. V..
G. G. llitugatroyd, Capt. Com‘Pg Co. A, 68th Reg.
Thomas H. Stinson,
20 Lt. Co. 0, 68th Reg. Pa.V.
Francis - M. Tietjen,Lieut. Co. E, 68th Reg. Pa. V.
David ARbright, Lieut. Co. H, 68th Reg. - Pa. V.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FitOM
THE SOUTH,
The Temper of the Southern Rebels.
INDICATIONS OF AN ADVANCE
UPON MErA.DE.
Lee Urged to Advance to Help the
Democracy.
THE FALL OF GOLD IN - THE SOUTH
We have received tiles of Richmond - papers to the
Bth. The news from the seat of war has been anti
cipated, but we give our readers an idea of the tent.
per of the Richmond press, in the following ex
tracts : '
"THE. ROAD TO PEACE.
From the Biel:mond Enquirer. Sept. 7.7
The approaching session of the United States
Congress will be one of no ordinary interest. Du
ring its deliberation, the Presidential campaign of
1E64 will be marked our Political parties will, in
the next session of Congress, arrange the platform
of principles that each will.advocate before the peo
ple, as well as unmask the gross corruptions that
the war has produced. The contest for the Speaker.
ship of the House of Representatives will, be one of
great excitement . ; if' the Democrats are successful,
their Speaker will have the arrangement and ap
pointment of the various committees which prepare
business for the Rouse, no well as of all those inves
tigating committees on the conduct of the war, the
corruption of contracts, the 'suppression of newspa•
perm, and the arrest and imprisonment of indivi
duals. -
The reports of these committees will form the
groundwork of the next Presidential campaign.
Should Meade be driven into Washington, and the
capital of the United States be beleagured by the
Confederate army, the conduct of the war will-re
ceive a blow from which neither 'Vicksburg nor Port
Hudson can relieve it. If- the Administration
should find its army in the third year of the
war- shut -up in Washington, Mr. Lincoln's
message would be deprived of- all its glori
fication over the summer's' campaign. His man
sgement of military affairs will . stand a con
fessed failure, and his unfitness 'for the position of
Commanderin-Chief will become patent ,to every
man. Of what avail will the capture of Vicksburg
and Port Hudson, the repulse at Gettysburg, and
the siege of Charleston prove, if Meade, driven into
Washington, is unable - to rescue- the capital from
the insults of a beleaguering army T In vain will
Halleck point to Grant, Banks and Gilmore, if the
Army of the Potomac is forced to crouch under the
fortifications of Washington, and cower before the
advance of Lee The friends of McClellan will as
sail the Administration for more shameful failures
than those for which 'he was dismissed . ; they will
point to the besieging army, and ask for the proofs of
the victory at Gettysburg ; they will inquire into the
" escape' , of Lee ; and, parading the Administration
papers' accounts of the battle of Gettysburg, ask
why Lee was not-- bagged 1 Meade besieged
Washington will he incontrovertible evidence of the
falsehoods perpetrated upon the public.
Should General Lee cross into Maryland, the em
barrassments of Lincoln would increase; his "vic
torious" army, unable to take the field and attempt
the repetition of Sharpsburg and Gettysburg, would
be compelled to remain in Washington, while Gen.
Lee marched whithersoever he wished in Maryland
or Pennsylvania. -
The success of the Democratic party would be no longer
doubtful should General Lee once more advance on Arcade.
Parties in the United States are so nearly, balanced that
the least advantage thrown: in favor of one will insure
its success. Should the Confederate army remain
quiescent on the banks of the Rappahannock, the
boastful braggadocia of Yankee reports will be con
firmed, and Lincoln and Halleck will point in tri
umph to the crippled condition of the Confederate
army as confirmation of the great victory . , won in
Pennsylvania. The Democrats, unable to gainsay such
evidence, will be constrained to enter the contest for
Speakersliip shorn of the principal part of their strength—
the disgraceful mismanagement and conduct of the war.
General Lee must turn politician as wag as war
rior, and we believe that he will prove thriost 3110.
cessful politician the Confederacy ever produced.
He may so move and direct his army as to produce poli
tical results, which, in their bearing upon- this war, will
prove more effectual than the bloodiest,victories. Let
him drive Meade into Washington, and he will again
raise the spirits of the Democrats, confirm their timid,
and give confidence to their wavering. He will emsolden
the Peace party should he again cross the Pbto mac,
for he will show the people of Pennsylvania how
little security they have from Lincoln for the pro
tection of their homes. It matters not whether the
stover:be be made for purposes of permanent occupa
tion, or simply for a grand raid ; it will demonstrate
that, in the third year of the war, they are so far
from the subjugation of the Confederate States that
the defence of Maryland and Pennsylvania has not
I been secured.
A fall campaign into Pennsylvania, with the hands
of our soldiers untied, not for indiscriminate plunder
—demoralizing and undiseiplining the army,—but a
campaign for a systematic and organized retaliation
and punishment, would arouse the popular mind to
the uncertainty and insecurity of Pennsylvania.
This would react upon the representatives in Con
' -
gress -strengthening the Democrats, and mollifying
even to the hard shell of fanaticism itself.
The damages which the last campaign inflicted; if
augmented by another this fall, •when presented to
the Lincoln Government, would, unless paid, great
ly exasperate the people against an-Administration
which neither defends the state, nor reimburses its
citizens for losses which its own imbecility, has pro
duced. And if these damages are paid the debt is
increased, the taxes raised, and the burdens imposed
Will accomplish the same end.
Let the great and important fact be constantly
kept in a- tangible and-threatening aspect before the
people of Pennsylvania .that, notwithstanding they
have opened the Mississippi, and are besieging
Charleston,. and threatening East Tenneasee, and.
Georgia, and Alabama, that, notwithstanding all
this, Pennsylvania is not safe from invasion, and
Washington city is again beleasuered in this third
year of the war, The road to pedce lies through. Penn
sylvania via Washington.
LEE 'URGED TO ADVANCE.
[From the Mehl:ll,nd Whig, September S 1
It will not be surprising if Geu. Lee should avail
himself of the ,resent fine co - nation of his army,
and the weakened state of hia_adversary, to advance
on Meade, or,2mrharerfy -again -try hie fortune on the
orn.e..ede-vu - rnaTotomae. But prudenee_nusucat.-44...
but little be said on this subject. The people confide
fully in the wisdom and devotion of Gen. Lee, and
are fully assured that he will do whatever, under
the cfrmunstanees, seems best for the cause.
" HALF TILE ARMY ABSENT PROM DUTY."
[From the Richmond Examiner.
Unless the Confederacy now resorts to the death
penaltrfer desertion, it must fight the enemy With
unequal weapons. -Moral suasion, public contempt,
the influence of women—all that species of non
sense is the stuff of demagogues. The salvation of
the country and the safety of the army itself depends
upon the nerve and determination of the authori
ties. They have the power to put an absolute
term to the great mischief of desertion, which
has, under the great name of "absenteeism," been
the bane of the army, and the true source of our
calamities, from the day when the first battle of
Manassas fought down to this hour. The silly cry
for more conscripts, while half the army is absent from
duty, is as wicked as it is stupid. -
So long as the law and practice of the regular
army of the Confederate States is little more secure
than that of, the old field militia organization in
time of peace, recruits cannot fill its ranks more
than the pouring of water into a tub without a bot
tom can fill that tub. It may, however, ruin the
country, which might otherwise feed and pay the
army which we,would have, if deserters were pun
ished ; or it may engage the greater part of the popu
lation, no or sex excepted, in a general conspi
lacy to shield the "absent without .leave."
THE, RAID ON ICAIVRAS JUSTIFIED,
From-the Richmond Examiner.]
The accounts of QuantrelPs retreat are as little
worthy of belief as those of his conduct at Law
rence. According to these accounts, his command
scattered, and eighty of his men have been over
taken and put to death in cold blood. That Lane and
his horde of miscreants have indeed, seized and
murdered eighty citizens of miscreants-have,
in cold blood,
is quite probable but that they, were Quantrell4
men is not at gall probable.. The expedition to Law
rence was a. gallant and perfectly fair blow at the enemy;
but as it fell heavy upon him, and as the popula
tion ofilansas is malignant and scoundrelly beyond
description, no doubt can be entertained that it will
be made the excuse and pretext of every species of
atrocity in Missouri, until the Confederate leaders
do what they ought to have done, and what they
are falsely accused of doing. B. resort to lan talionis
in its most decisive form is the only,hobe of safety
in Missouri, as it soon will be everywhere.
GOLD FALLING
(From the Richmond Enquirer.]
What' is of more immediate interest to- us, gold
bas declined in price nearly iour.hundred per cent.,
it is said, in ten days. In the face of our late dia•
asters, n the Southwest, and the anxiety about
Charleston, it is cheering to find that all the efforts
of the brokers and speculators have been unable to
keep up the unnatural price of gold, or rather- to
maintain the unreasonable depreciation of Confede
rate currency. We cannot help concurring in the
justice of these remarks by the Examiner:
"The brokers have certainly thine a great mischief.
These men have a direct. manifest interest in diminish
ing the value of Confederate currency; they have the
whole matter under continual manipulation; and it. is
. . .
expecting too much from human selfishness to suppose
that they will not get as many Confederate notes for their
eld as they possibly can "
It is a dreadful trade ; and the indications of pa.
remptory action by several State legislatures,
towards stopping the traffic in gold and silver, and,
above - all, in Federal greenbacks, and thus doing what
they may as States to uphold the Ounfederate-cre
dit, have already given a healthier tone to our
financial system.
ROBBRT TOthf lIS ON RECONSTRUCTION
We find the following letter from General Ro•
bert Toombs in the last number of the Sumtei'Re-
WASHINGTON, GA.. August 17, 1863.
Ify DuAr. Stn Your letter -of the 15th instant, asking
my authority 10 contradict the report that " I am in fa
vor reconstraction." was received this evening'. • I
can conceive of no extremity to .which my country could
he reduced in which I would for a single-moment enter
tain any proposition for sly union with the North on
any terms whatever.: When all else is lost, I prefer - to
unite with the thousands of our own countrymen who
have found honorable deaths, if not graves, on the bat
tle•fte.d. Use this letter as you please.
Very truly, your friend, &a. ,
R. TOORDS.
, Dr. A. BEES, Americus, Ga.
ECEITZEI!
We notice in oar city the presence of the Hon.
Thomas S. Bocock, the worthy and efficient _ Speaker
of the Confederate House of Representatives. He
is stopping at the Spotswood Hotel. General A.
G. Jenkins is also at the same place,. not quite re.
covered from his Wound, but improving.—Richmond
Enquirer. . •
MEMO& Curry, of Alabama, and Kenan, of Geor
gia, have lately sqlourned a day er two with us, but
have left for their homes in the South. Senator
Hunter has also been here.—Ricidnond•Raquircr. .
Lieutenant Wood, whose gallant exploits in cap
luring five Yankee yessels on the Potomac have
lately been published, is a grandson of General Za
chary Taylor. '
Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, we learn, has
arrived in Atlanta, and will take up, his residence
there for a while.
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MIL General Jno. H. Morgan and Mra. Geneial
S. B...Bliekner have been sojourning at the Yel
low Sulphur Springs for some days, and are now
at Copier's.
THE WAR JAPAN,
The North China and Japan Marled Beporl (Shang
hae, July 4) has the following in regard to the at
tack by the Japanese on the American steamer
Pembroke : •-
The Pembroke was at anchor for the night near
the straits at the Western end of the Inland sea.
She passed a Japanese bark, European built,
about 2P. M., in the day, (June 26). The bark was
well armed, full of men, and with no ensign set. The
Pembroke had her American ensign flying. After
she anchored, and at about four o'clock, the bark
came down with a fair wind, with the Japanese man
of-war ensign flying. She pissed the Pembroke,
and anchored between her and the straits, about a
quarter of a mile off.
When she was approaching, a gun was fired from
a bluff about four miles oft, and the
.signal was re
peated all along the coast.
Nothing occurred in the evening, but apparently
after dark, the bark warped up, and got springs on
her cable ; for When she opened lire she was nearer,
and was broadside to the wind.
She - Commenced firing on the Pembroke at a quar
ter before IA. M. It was dark, but she could be
plainly seen by the flashes of lightning which just
Then were frequent.
After she had fired about a dozen shots, one of
which cut away the topmast backstay, and all passed
close to the vessel, a brig, recognized as the Lanrick,
suddenly appeared coming ...from the windward.
Passed about forty yards from the Pembroke, and
dropped anchor close to the bark.
Both then fired as rapidly as they. could load and
discharge, but the Pembroke by that time, had got
steam up and ran out of fire, eseaping.to sea through
the Bango Channel; a pass seldom used by foreign
vessels. The Japanere pilot tried to escape, but
was restrained by force. During : the attack rkgreat
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many lights were visible: in motion on shore, and
the noise of manning bhaitii distinctly distinguished.
When the ',enrich came up aterrifto yell was raised
from both vessels, but they fortunately did not tire,
probably not being ready. If they had, the steamer
would have been destroyed as she was only about
100 or 120 feet off. ,
The Pembroke's guns were lashed, and no at
tempt was made to use them, every person on board
being actively engaged in aiding to get under weigh.
T C I 'r
The Thermometer.
SEPTEMBER 10, 18n. SEPTEMBER 10, 1883. ,
6 12 m8P.M.16 A. X 12 at.
67S 81 83 60 72
WIND. • I WIND.
NE E E ENE....ENE Eby S
ADMERAL S. F. DUPONT.—Many
of ;the citizens of Philadelphia, being desirous of
showing, in some signal manner, their high appre
ciation of-this gallant officer, and to give him a testi
monial of their gratitude for his distinguished ser
vices, soon after his return from the South Atlantic
Squadron tendered to him a public dinner. The
following is the correspondence:
PIIILADICLTIFIA, July 15, 1863
Sra : We, the undersigned, having learnedthat you
have reached your home, after your arduous service
in your country's cause, are desirous to tender you
a mark of the high appreciation which we entertain
for you as an officer and a man.
Your great victory at Port Royal will stand un
surpassed in the history of naval warfare, and your
zeal for the success of the national arms will be re
membered as -an example to your professional
brethren.
Will you be good enough to name a day when you
can do us the favor to dine with us and a few of
your feltow.citizens of Philadelphial
Your friends and servanta,
Wm. M. Meredith, B Gerhard,
Horace Ilinney, Jr., H. C. Carey,
Wm, IL Ashburet, S. M. Felton,
J. I. Clark Hare, Thomas Robins,
A. E. Bogie, S. A. Mercer,
Geo. Whitney, " John Aahhurst,
George H. Stuart, Charles E. Smith,
John. Edgar Thomson, Cadwalader Biddle,
J. Gillingham Fell,, .T. W. Field,
Jos. Patterson, :Tas. W. Paul,
Richard S. Smith, Joseph C. Grubb,
Daniel Smith, Jr., - - Frederick Brown,
George Trott, Samuel Lewis,
Frederick Fraley,' S. J. Reeves,
Jae. L. Claghorn, John McArthur, Sr.,
John Welsh, Williath Denney,
H. P. McKean, M. Matsinger,
Jos. Cabot, John Rice,
Charles Gibbons, J. R. Fry,
Charles Gilpin, ff. B. Fry,
Ellis Yarnall, W. M. Tilghman,
Geo. D. Parrish, Charles Yezin,
C. L. Buie Henry Lewis
Francis G. Smith, Jr.,
Alfred Stine,
Henry H. Smith, M. D.,
W. W. Gerhard,
H. Hoppin.
George Helmuth,
J. F. Cabot,
Samuel C. Cook,
ICharles NewhOld,
I Jos. Trimble,
C. S. Grove,
E. C. Knight,
John S. Newbold,
John C. Lewis,
George Ti:. Ziegler,
George A. Parker,
George H. Huddell,
Thos. Webster, Jr.,
Geo. B. Roberts,
E. Emerson, DT. D.,
Wm. Stearns,
Joseph Huddell,
F. E. Felton,
Lombart.
Charles Cabot,
N. B. Browne,
William S. Grant,
Edwin M.s.Lcwis,
Morton McMichael,
A. J. Antelo,
B. H. Moore,
Lindley Smith,
Andrew Wheeler,
Edw. C. Clark,
George H. Boker,
John C. Davis,
John T. Lewis, -
George T. Lewis,
Arthur G. Coffin,
Wm. Bushnell,
Wilson C. Swan,
Stephen Colwell,
Wm. Hutchinson,
A. Heaton,
G. Roberts Smith,
R. Rundle Smith,
W. R. Lhgee,
Herman
MI:FS - BIERS, near Wilmington, Del.,
July 22, 1863
Grrivriarscax : have had the honor to receive
your polite invitation to name .a day when I could
dine with you and a few of my fellow-citizens of
Philadelphia.
It is very gratifying to me, gentlemen, that you
propose to acknowledge, by a public dinner, services
which, in another quarter, have been appreciated so
differently.
But, while I shall always cherish this mark of
your esteem, especially at this tiine, and under exist
lir, circumstances, proceeding too from my friends
oePhiladelphia, among whom my first services in
this war at a serious crisis began, and with whom,
'though not a resident of the city, I have been
brought into near relations during no small portion
of my life ; yet, gentlemen, you will not fail to un
derstand the motives which induce me, with many
regrets, to decline the invitation you have extended
to me. . - -
Believe me, however, that I do not the less highly
prize your estimate of my. service in our country's
cause—no officer of the navy could be otherwise
than inspired by zeal in such a cause. A life dedi
cated to my profession entitled me to a field of duty
where arduous service was to be rendered ; how ar
duous and varied that:service has been, my country
men can now very imperfectly judge. But till his
tory shall lift the veil which transient interests,
public or personal, throw over the events Of that
period, I owe' it to my companions in arms to say
that the country cannot over estimate the obliga
tions due the officers and men who, under my com
mand, won in battle a foothold on the coast whence
the rebellion had expelled every vestige of %emo
tional authority—held-that coast for four hundred
miles with a grasp of iron, which the enemy strove
in vain to break, and which foreign nations were
compelled to respect—who illustrated the national
arms by many brilliant exploits, were always
crowned by victory when my professional expe
rience was consulted and respected, and who showed
themselves more heroic in their failure before
Charleston than when victorious at Port Royal.
For myself, even if passing events have not al
ready vindicated me, I can await the verdict of his
tory, and in the meantime shall bear with me the
grateful recollection of your kindness.
I have the honor to be, gentlemen, with great re
spect, your moat obedient servant,
S. F. DU PONT,'
Rear Admiral U. S. Navy.
To the Hon. Wal. M. MEREDITH. .
ARRIVAL OF TIM GUN - BOAT WAAL
entrrTA. The gunboat " Wamchutta" arrived at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard about four o'clock yes
terday afternoon. She left Fortress Monroe on
Sunday-morning last, and consequently brings no
news from Charleston later than that published in
ibis morniag's paper, received by telegraph from
,the Associated Press at Fortress Monroe. She will
need extensive tepaitiag before being able to go
officers:
J. W. Kettredge, Acting Volunteer Lieutenant
commanding.
P. C. Mennen, Acting Ensign, and Executive
W. E. Winslow, Paymaster. -
Ed. R. Hutchins,,Acting Surgeon.
W. A. Andress, Ailing Second Assistant Engineer.
W. a Carmon, S. W. Midlan, and William H.
Brown, Acting Third Assistant Engineers.
:lames S. Alexander, Paymaster's Clerk.
G. F. Goodrich, Charles Croton, and Thomaslien
nedy, Acting Master's Mates.
R. G. English, Hospital Steward.
William Hilt, Yeoman.
JET ISII FESTIVAL.—On Sunday, the
Jewish festival of Raslunshonah will be observed by
the Jewish people. It will continue until Tuesday
at sunset. It commences the month Tishry, and is
the anniversary of the creation of the world, which
is, by the Israelitish computation, 5,624 years old.
The festival is observed as a Sabbath—no work of
any
-kind being performed in any Jewish family. A.
fast is observed up to the time of the sounding of the
shophar or cornet, which is blown about noontime.
On the 15th day of Nissan (the 28th of September)
is celebrated the feast of Tabernacle, or &weak,
which continues during a week. The first day is one
of hely convocation ; servile work is to be pet
formed. For seven days an offering is to be- made,
and the eighth day is again a day of solemn assembly.
During the whole time the Israelites are commanded
to dwell in booths; and many families partake eff
their meals, during the continuance of the festival,
under a canopy of branches. The dwelling in booths
is commemorative of the residence allowed the-chil
dren of Israel when they escaped from -Egypt, arid
during the period of their wandering in the desert.
The prophet Zechariah proclaimed that, whoever of
the families of the earth should not go up to Jerusa
lem to worship, should -receive no rain. Even the
Eyplians, who needed no rain, should be smitten
with a plague if they neglected to worship the Lord
of Boats. In this festival a wave-offering is made,
on account of the gathering of the fruits of the
season.
'OFFICIAL VISIT TO TUE NAVY YARD.—
The Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of.the Navy, in
company with several private individuals, visited
our navy yard yesterday morning. He was received
at the gate of - the yard by Commodore Stribling, to
gether-with a number of, navy officers, in undress
uniform, without side arms. Two companies of
marines were also in attendance. The Secretary
visitcd the different departments connected with
the yard, and also the gunboat ,6 Ransas," and the
two-turreted monitor Tonawanda, which are at
present under construction, the former in the lower
ship-house, and the latter on the outside below. He
lett about 11 7 ,4 o'clock A. i'd., highly pleased with
hie visit. A' salute of fifteen guns was fired on his
arrival.
CTIURCII IMPBOTRIABI3TS. The work
done on the chancel of the Church of thelntercessor,
by the illessrs.,llowell & Bros., of this eity, reflects
great credit on that firm. The arch over the chancel
is made to imitate white marble, and the imitation
is most perfect. .On the centre of the arch there is
the beautiful design of an open Bible, on which the
cross rests. The lower part of the recess chancel is
Of dark'rosewood, and the upper part and dome are
adOrned with ultramarine blue. The effect is at
once grand and imposing, and adds much to the
beauty of the church. The Rev. Dr.-Oarden is rector
of the church, and has now a very-numerous and re
spectable congregation. Divine service is held every
Sunday,"atlOjk' A. hd. and Ix., P. XL For the short
time this church has been organized, its growth has
been veryrapid and encouraging.
3.II.I.S.TERED OUT.—The 60th. Regiment
(Washington Guards) Pennsylvania Militia were
mustered out yesterday. The following are the
names of the commissioned field and staff officers :
Colonel—W. F. Small.
Lieutenant Colonel—C. S. Berry.
Major—William E. Scherr.
Adjutapt—J. G. Smith.
Quartermaster—H. H. R. Elliott.
Surgeon—Jules A. F. Magnin.
THE - UNION VOLUNTEER` REFRESHMENT
COluarmiEE takes pleasure in making the following
acknowledgments: Committee of Coal Regiments,
$750 ; Company F, Second Corn Exchange, $3l ; P.
0. Donnell, $2; Company E, First Coal.. Regiment,
Captain Philip, $2O ; The lammance Company of the
State of. Pennsylvania, $25; U. S. Navy, $5; Means
Love, Reed, McKnight, McConnell, Cunningham
and Tobias; proceeds from Fair, $45; G. P. L., $3.
THE CITY DEER.--The COllltnittee on
City Property, of Councils, will leave the city to
day for New York and Boston, for the purpose of
presenting to each of those cities, four deer, which
were formerly grazing in Logan Square:. The deer
have increased so greatly innumber of late,-that
the expense of sustaining them far overbalanced
the use they were supposed to subserve in Orna
menting the public park,
Tow BALL AT CAMDEN NEWJ.ERSEY.—
There will be an interesting game of town ball played
by twenty two memberis of the Camden Club
upon their grounds, Penn street, above Third r Cam
den, on Saturday afternoon, Sept 12, at 2 o'clock
precisely. This club organized about seven years
ago, and numbers about forty members, and many of
them are hard "to beat "
,in their favorite game.
PRESENTATION.--A. handsome set of s -
ver, containing nine pieces, has recently been pre
sented to - 1 1 .1r. E. W. Tryomyresident of the Board
of Trustees of the Fire Association, a position he
has held for twenty-eight years consecutively. The:
present was made by the forty-eight fire companies
that belong to the Fire Association. •
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SIGNOR Bta - mz —Everybody will be de
lighted to learn that this popular ventriloquist and
magician will open his temple of wonders, at the
Assembly Building, Tenth and Chestnut, on Mt
day evening mxt. The novelties are of a numerous
character, and we feel assured all who attend will
be delighteo.
DECLINES Tilt HOICON..-31r. Win. C.
Patterron, recently nominated for Select Council by
the Democrats of the Ninth ward, hat+ declined the
honor of biting, a candidate. The nominating con
vention have not yet named another to fill the va
canal-' '
SIMPSON & NEILL'S Dill' DOM.—The
gunboat Itasca • was taken off Simpson &
dry dock, yesterday afternoon, ;to make way
for the Wachusett, which will be placed on to• day
in order to have her hull thoroughly cleaned.
A HOSPITAL-ITEM.—At about half past
seven o'clock last evening Margaret Leatherman,
residing at No. MS South Fifth street, was badly
burned by her clothes taking fire from a candle.
She was taken to the Pennsylvania Hospital.
ORGANIZATION.—The Democratic Ex
ecutive Committee organized last evening a
aries s fol
lows: President, Henry' W. Dltman ; Secret
John K, Zeilin and R. J. Hemphill ; Treasurer, Sohn
O'Bytnes. '
CITY COUNCILS,
,SELECT BRANCH.
The regular stated meeting of both branshea of
Councils was held yesterday afternoon.
President LYND in the Chair.
Petritiona
Mr. KIVG prevented a petition from certain aver•
chants on Delaware avenue, asking that Race street
wharf be extended to the warden's line.
For the draining of Johnson street,Twenty-secona
ward.
Mr. BAlnn, from the watchman of the Bridesburg
bridge, asking for an increase of salary.
Mr..Austernoria presented several claims against
R. A. Smith, the late City Contractor.
A communication was read from the Controllers of
Public Schools, asking a special appropriation. of
8200 for the purpose of making repairs at the Sohn
Quincy Adams' School.
From the Trustees of the Gas Works, asking the
permission of Councils to sell a certain lot in the
First ward. ,
From property owners of the Sixteenth and So
venteenth wards; asking that their streets might be
cleaned by the supervisors. They also protest
against the contract system.
From the City Director of the North Pennsylva
nia Railroad relative to &proposed extension of that
road.
All referred to their respective committees.
Reports of Committees.
The Committee on Law reported in faior of the
veto of the Mayor on the ordinance prohibiting the
admission of one hundred additional pupils into the
Girard College. The veto of the Mayor was sus
tained by a unanimous vote.
Mr. GINNODO here read in place an ordinance to
admit one hundred and thirty additional pupils into
Girard College, and that the sum of $lO,OOO be ap
propriated from the Girard Estate for that purpose.
The ordinance was debated at length and finally
passed.
Report of City Treasury.
The committee to verify the cash account of the
City Treasurer reported the following statement, as
eshibiting the balance in the treasury on the sth
instant:
. . ,
Balance in Treasurer's hands. as per last rel
port $358,570 45
Received from taxes and other 50urce5........ 392.M3 33
Sept. 5, 1%3. paid city lean's
•1 nterest on city loans.
Warrants 0f1.563
" -
Outstanding warrants
• • Mandamuses
ffite6,B46 15
Sept. 5. 1543, leaving a balance of $2e53,552 65 in the
Trtasurer's bands, which be has appropriated. as fol
lows:
Commissioners of Sinking Fund..
Interest on oily loans
Prection of public school - houses.
Guardians of the Poor (sales of copper).
City bounty fund
Road damages cud. bridge loan,
City warrants.
$333,852 68
Total amount of city and trust funds in
Treasurer's bands, September 5, 1863, $507,808 61
Increase of Wages.
Mr. G - INNODO offered a resolution instructing the
Committee on - Finance to report to the Chamber, on
the 54th inst., the bill relative to the increase of pay
of the police force. Agreed to.
A - reeolution to change the place of voting in the
Third division of the Ninth . ward was referred to
the Committee on Law.
A_ resolution to change, the plane of voting in the
Third division of the Twenty-fourth ward was si
milarly referred.
The bill to pave Ann street, in the Twenty-tlftit
ward, postponed at a previous meeting, was called
up and pulsed finally.
A resolution to pave 'Becket, Florence, and Delon
terey streets, in the Fifteenth ward,was also passed.
Bills. from Ciimmon CouneiL
The bill from Common Council relative to the bill
before the Finance Committee authorizing the in.
crease of payto the police force was postponed. _
The resolution for the finishing of the culvert on.
Christian stieet, between Twenty-third and the
river Schuylkill, was referred to the Committee on
Surreys.
Several other resolutions received from Common.
Council were also referred. .
The. Committee on Girard Estate reported an or
dinance appropriating the sum of $2,300 as addi
tional pay to James C. Landenberger who con
tracted for certain improvements on thee:date. The
allowance to be a recompense for the advanced price
of materials used, &c. The bill was lost by a vote
of 8 to IL
It was then moved to adjourn, but disagreed to.
Mr. CATIEREWOOD offered a resolution instruct
ing the Chief Commissionerof Highways to notify
the presidents of the various passenger railway
companies to repair their respective roads within:
thirty days afterthe passage of the resolution, under
penalty of having the licenses of each ear annulled.
A m ation to refer the resolution to the Committee
on Railroads waslost. it was afterwards amended,
atd referred to the Committee on 'Law, and wag
passed.
The Committee.on Girard Estate reported an ordi
nance to amend a certain contract between Daaiel
McNickel and the - city, which was laid on the table-
A motion to adjourn was then brought up, 'and
carried.
COMMON BREMOII.
Mr. HIRST, president of the Board of Gas Trus
tees, sent a communication, asking for authority to
cell the works and property of the Southwark and
Moyamensing Gas Company. Referred to the CORk
mitt ee on Gas.
The resignation of kir. A. W. Adams, member
from the Fourteenth ward, was received and ac
cepted.
Protests were received against cleaning the streets
by contract.
The Western and Kensington Hose Companies re-'
I quested to be placed in actual service.•
A petition for changing the place of voting in the
eighth precinct, Ninth ward.
One asking for the erection of a market-house_ on
Girard avenue, between Seventh and Franklin.
One for the extension of the Race Street Wharf.
Others of minor importance were received and ap
propriately referred.
A resolution was adopted, instructing the police
committee to report upon next Thursday, upon the
propriety of increasing the salaries of policemen.
lYir. LEIGH introduced a resolution, authorizing
the Chief Commislioner of Highways to build a cul
vert on Christian street. between Twenty-third and
Schuylkill, which was - agreed to.
A resolution was adopted changing the place Of
voting in the Sixth precinct. Twenty-second ward
to Germantown avenue and Harvey street.
A number of bills from Select Council, not acted
upon at the last adjournment, were passed.
The bill for -cleansing the streets of the city on a
new plan was called up,
week.
Mr. Hnitran moved to make the subject the ape•
cial order of the day at 4 o'clock Thursday next,
which was not agreed to, and the motion to post
pone was passed. Adjourned.
FINANCIAL AND COMHERCIIL
THE, MONEY MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10,_1863
The speculators are busy still, and the stock mar
ket shows signs of embarrassment and anxiety.
Those who buy and sell merely to -make money,
without a care for the true value of stocks, are very
much at loss, and instead ofboldly venturing an
enterprise, they hug -the shore like belated and
pirate-dreading mariners - on the coast of Al
giers. The good news of this morning, and of
good news we almost seem to surfeit, will have
a marked effect, and the occupation of Knox
ville will strengthen the cOnftdence of buyers
in Western securities. Reading Railroad receded
from the closing quotations of yesterday. The sales
before varied between WS and - 58%:, closing in the
Board at 58)(q5534. Other speculative shares were
but little changed. Sales of Philadelphia and Erie
Railroad at .06,14.' ; Catawissa Railroad, 7L; Spruce
and Pine streets at 15. Camden and Amboy Rail
road, Pennsylvania Railroad, Morris Canal Prefer
red, and dividend.paying stocks of this class, are very
firm at the high figures they have recently been
quoted at. Government securities are somewhat
steadier, though there is no speculative movement
in thein. Considering the vast amount which has
been issued, it . is remarkable how little changes
hands from day to day. Money is at about 6 per
cent. There are no urgent demands among brokers
calculated to stiffen the rates for demand loans.
Jay Cooke& Co. quote Government securities, &e.,
as follows
ETaited. States 6s,
United States 7 340 Notes. ....... .106%fi6101M
Certificates of Indebtedness, 0id.....-. 101W410154
Certificates of Indebtedness. new.. ...:......» 99304 MX
Qnartermastere-Vonchers 0 1 49. 4 4:
Demand. Notes 1M3441303G
[fold . ..... • .E9Y;(4/30%
Sales of five. twenties, S4CS, 300.
The New York Evening Post of to-day says _
Gold is quiet at 1313 and exchange is nominal at
4ym145.
The loan market is working, with. moderate ease
for borrowers. The •ratea this morning are 6 t t7 per
cent., and the supply of capital offered for invest.
went being, as usual, ample, while the demand for
loans is less than on several preceding days, there
is a somewhat larger proportion. of business doing
at inside rates.
The stock market is still depressed-..by a salutary
anxiety to sell on the part of holders who have
made a moderate profit, or are fearful of the future
course of prices. Governments are doll, Border
State bonds firm, bank - shares steady, and railroad
bonds strong. Railroad shares were heavy 2 till to
wards the close of business,. when a hardening ten
dency was developed, and prices advanced 3Q to
per cent. -
Before the Brat session gold was selling- at 131
New York Central at 133 4@133K, Harlem. at 1.49@
150, Rock Island at 1084 ~ Michigan Central at 1203„
Erie at 107 /G 1073. , ,, Galena at 110, Illinois Central at
1273.1'@,12,7%, Reading at 11732, and Michigan South
ern at 94)‘.
The appended table exhibits the *Mel movements
of the market compared. with the latest prices 01
yesterday evening:
Tim. Wed. Adv. Des
IT S 6i, 1581, reff 10536 3 ‘ '
rr a.. 69.1431. . 10634
S. seven-thlities,.. 107 1067 V.
U. S. kyear Certif.xold-101 101 ..
U. 1-yr.. Cart. onrr'n.ay sp.y 2 9938
American 132
Tonnessse - Ca- €s3g 64% 34' • -
7038 71
Piet.; Ma 11....... ..."....E4 226
N 7. v en tiv: ' ' - .......-.1333 ' 133:4 :4 .
Erie .....—....,.............106U 107 X .. 174
Kriepreferred.....— —lO5 106 .. 1
Hudson River a d......142X 146 •-• 33i
Harlere......---".........142 147 .. 5
Harlem pref In 132_ . •
Reading.... —.............. 11.644 1173( .. 14
21101.. Centra1—......119% 1203 -. I.'l.
hitch. Sonthent--... 94 95 • • 1
KWh. So. guar ........131 113 • • 2
Inlay% Oen scrip.... .12631 Mg • • 1
Cleveland&Pittsburg..
..100 100 • •
Helms"... , ............10831' 109.4 • • lii
Clevela3fdairoledo ..11634 11 0
Chicago & Rook IslAd.ll:6li 109 ii
Fort Wayne............. Sa# SI
Phi_ludo. Stock Excli
['Reported by S. B. Sr..ancLEß:
-FIRST 1
515025 Morriss 17
i.Canal r N—end .1a
69 sy,
1000 Cain & Ain Ss 'O9. 1045
5 Morris Canal Pref.lssll
800 Penna Ss 1,0
oGrO d
2.W.33 do 100%
2550 do mom
110 Reading R....bssan 55%
500 do
500 do .. .. • • ..bsOwnblo 59
561%4-
250 II S 7. Ms. blk. A&O. 106 M
P&A.. 100%
BETWEEN.
60 Corn &Allah Pref.— MR
10 24 Penna. R 18%;
SECOND
1550 Phila & Brie es 105
250d0.. .. . ... . 2dys. 105
CO Echl NSW ..... "4%
2000 Snarl Canal 8s 63,
AFTRR-5
257 Penn a R... MU
P]
• Bid:Asked.
1311111.........106 10634
U S 7-30 Note& • ..106X 107
American:Gold-1295i 150%
Phila6s int off.. 102 •
,1110 new int 0fF.107
Alle co Bell.. ....
Penna. 51i 1093. • JOIN
Do. Coups.. • • •
Reading . • ..... 88A
Do. 6a '8043.11n. 111
•Do We 10-117 108
Do bdsl36 conv.llS 119
Penn& div off- 6.534 6555
Do Ist na 88.111 112
Do 2d m 5a..166 lfkr
Little Schnyl '714" 41
Morrie oonsol OSX 65%
Do prfd 1.35 138
Do 6s '78..:...
Ellbg. Canal
Do 'Bs.
Sch nylja ay: 12 123 i
Do 2.41( 213 i
Do es '82.... SI 84
Elmira 35 36
Do prfd 53 54
D 0.7 7s 110
"Do 100
L R ex-dv 44% 46
. .
Do bils
Phila Ger & Nor
Leash Veit....
Du
vr
$750.630 SS
• 3.900 00
. 119,6.59 44
• &.36.180 47
• 1,424 10
. 5.410 14
...$131.672 59
... 59,601 77
.• • • 211.950 79
•.• 21,505 00
•• • :03.603 21
.... 9,411 90
•• • • 9.161 69
ro - postponeroent for a
image Salem, Sept. 10.
s. Philadelphia Exchange.
ZOARD.
SCOOPenna Coup 5a.....103
60 Catawissa ii 734"
1000 Cam & ►m mort. --10830
500 N Parma Chat Sep. 85
100 Spruce & Pine R. 15
7119 Pernall 18'"
209 Penna R
15 Cam & Am P. 173
100 Phtla & Brie R.... 26X
1000 West Cheater 5e...-. SO
MIN Nana 6s. • •....• • 9534
1000 Phila & /3rie 65....103
.BOADS. ;
-- - -
680 N Penna mtE Scp 69
2000 PT Perna& 108..... ...120
BOARD.
1 - -.
4000 Reading, 6i '43.....110
MO do '41.....U0
100 City 65........ New. MN
200 do New. 107
BOARDS.
51100 Reading R • ..bs&int 56X
RIORS—FIRM.
. Bid. Asked.
N Fenna R...... 183 i. 185(
Do 6s • —.... 96 96 ,
Do lOs 110 120
Catawlasa R Con 7t 8
Do prig. ' mAi 2334'
Beaver Mead R.. ..- ..
Minehill R. .. . . ..
Etanisburw R...
Wilmington R... ..
I Do shares .. 66 66K
Do scrip. ..: 44 45
Cam Et Amb R.
Phil& &Brietrs..
Sun &Erie 78 • •
Delaware Div... • • -•
. . .
Do bds. • 2 .
SPrnoe•street R.. • 1 . 4%
Arch-street 25g 25X
Race-street 103 . 11
Tenth-etrest ll ,• 42 - 44
Thirteenth - st B.
W PnDaR.. ..... 66 W.%
Do bonds.• •
Green-street 8.. UK 45
Do bones... ..
Chestnnt-stR.". 58 &I
Second-street E. SO 803
Do bowls... •. • •
Fifth-street 8....'..
Do bonds.,
'Girard College
'Seventeenth-et 8.1.234