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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-20
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
The Massachusetts Volunteers Arrive Her

From the hour at which the Star went to press
yesterday conveying Intelligence Of the attack at
Baltimore on the Massachusetts, troops on the way
hitber for the defense of the Federal CITY, until the
arrival of the train bringing them, this town was
very much excited, and the streets were blocked
up at every corner. Gradually, the hour for the
train to arrive drew near, a crowd formed at the
railroad depot, completely encircling the build
Ing. About O'Clock p. IN. the whistlng Of the
engine, as II approached the city, measurably re-
neved the feeling Of solicitude that had begun 70
manifest Itself as 1t gave that the rail-
road track was not torn up, as had generally been
unprecedented. Presently an engine bearing a sig
nal flag rounded the bend at III st and came up
to the depot. The engineer. In reply to the thou
sand questions put, replied that the train contain
ing troops was following
In about FIVE minutes the regular passenger train
arrived, and Immediately following II the extra
train containg the military. One Of our volunteer
companies bad walked out to the ri street curve
and as the train rounded the point, gave three
hearty cheers for the men Of Massac husetts. The
train stopped just outside of the depot and the
trooFs disseminating, formed in column, and
marched through TO New Jersey avenue ard
thence to the apitol entering the rotunda by the
East Portico. They were followed by the crowd
which had now swelled to several thousands
who cheered the troops vociferousy as they pass d
up the street They were dressed In full winter
uniform. with knaDsack strapped to their back
over their grey overcoais, and presented a thor
ouPhly soldiery appearance. After batting for a
while in the rotunda, the men Were taken TO their
quarters IN the new Senate chamber and the adj
joining rooms. Orders were then passed along
the line to stack their arms and Law aside their
knapsacks, but no man was allowed to Law off his
overcoat. or In any way embarass his movements
in case Of an alarm. Having eaten nothing but
part Of soldiers ration since ten O'Clock Thurs
day night, the troops were nearly exhausted, and
on being filed into the galleries, immediately
sank down upon the cushioned seats and forgot
their fatigue and hunger In refreshing sleep No
arrangements bad been made for their suppers,
and consequently 1t was very late before any got
their suppers
The following is list Of the staff of the Massn-
chusetts Regiment:
f. F. Jones, Colonel; A. B. Farr, Adjutant; Jas
Munrce, Quartermaster; Norman Smith, Surgeon;
Paine, Assistant Surgeon; Chas. Babidce
Chaplain
The following is list Of the companies, with
their officers, number Of men In each, and where
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373 SEVENTH STREET,
One door above r. Il. Halls.
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FOX RENT-The fine BRICK HOUSE NO.
iOu West ST. Georgetown, at present occu
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ty.scventh street, Fourth avenue, was brought
before Justice QuackeBbash yesterday charge Of ase
pretcnces preferred against Lin by Young Choice,
OF No. G0 Broadway The complainant alleges that his
wife was def auded out Of real estate located a. Tary-
town valued at SIC $50, by tho prisoners giving her
In exchange therefor worthless mortgages and
note for $500 Mr. White denied tn, charge preferred
against him, aud says he will prove his Innocence when
the examination comes Of.
FATAL CAsuAIaf SarrBoARp.-Ah inquest was held
the New York Hospital upon the body Of Joseph Brews
ter one OF the workmcn employed in removing the reef
of rocks opposite Coenes slip who nled from the effect Of
broken ie received board the schooner used in the
renny the reef The Jury roDd0rcd verdict oi
dental death Deceased native Of ireland, and was
TWEEN. y.nne years CT ag,
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WHAT THE REBELS THINK ABOUT PRINCE
NAPOLEON'S VISIT TO MANASSAS.

(RichmOnd Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury
We have Just received the news that Prince Napoleon
to the American continent Mt this time, though professed
~ private tour, and though he trayeis and conducts
himself as if it were noth more, is evidently for the
purpose Of mquirng into affairs here rs prelude 10 de
cive a. ton of the French government. The question
for that government to under stand the SoUthern
conledcracy establish is Independence and maintain itS
1t is established principle Of international action with
the great Powers OF Western Elrope that de o govern
mcns should no recognized. SUPPOSE therefore, Prince
N1poccn mission has other mo- I've than to asrer ain
whether the Southern cone'erM'y be government ~
learn this TO be fact without coming SOUTH in spite o.
all the lying and gascople OF the Northern government
press and people. The battles OF Manassas ethe and
Bull run, and The soliors fact Of olr enly n@ bia9 MI
ciih all his resO1ves 10 Tcne1Gte lat fe'o nliLs iRo
orr rast territory, Sufficient to convince any i'm
partial observer Of the imposs blity of subiugatng
show that are more likely to be the sab
jugators than thu slbjigatcd The French Min.
ister at Washington, NJ. Mercer, whose guest the
Prince was is pretty we'll informed, AID is not hum
Were the contest doubtful one, have no doubt the
commercial interests Of England and France wolld in thu
end tem to recognise the Southern couederacy
might nerhsrs use o stronger expression, and say
their necessities would compel them 10 do Bat they
relieved from any doubtful policy fy the fact OF
existing power and complete Independence. They have
only to apply the international rule Of action they follow
IN other o! d. faco governments. There b.
doubt that tn Sc great Powers viii soon open diplomatic
reatious with England and France will act IN accord
IN th!a matter and Sn ami thu other Powers will fol-
low. know from the best authority that ncary all the
foreign ministers IN Washington, except perhaps, Rcrti
nati The Sandman Minister, aud or TIVE others from
smaller Stocs who have storg personal Affiliations with
he repubcans look for such nit. and favoably
disposed towards the South Most or thes, gentlemen OF
cou.sa take thcie impress ions from their governments
hcud III Prince Napoleon visit the south, as suppose
he will he will the flourish ut trunpcts and rili
cuous a sumption he at tho North but wiz witness
;ho high purpose and steady resolve OF united people.
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McManus Obscquies Committee.


The above named committee met yesterday, pursu-
ant to adjournment, John Mlhony. Esq, in the chair
Captain T. f. Meagher reported that the committee ap-
pointed to wait on his Grace the Archbishop had per-
formed thcir duty. He happy to inform the COM
mttee that his Grace had received them most cordially
and promised that the utmost respect which could DO paid
to the remains Of Mr. McManus by the Church would be
paid at St. Patricks Cathedral There would be solemn
high mass, at which the choir wond assist, and any
additional music which the committee might choose to
engage would be received. As it o custom at tho
Cathedral however, TO admit badges flags regalia,
such rule would not be rescnded The Archbishop fur
ther said that he wonld himself be present although
there would be 10 funeral Sermon His Grace would say
few wofds-vcry few indeed--but would make no auson
TO political matters. His Grace further said that he took
deep and special interest in the matter he from
the same town with Mr. McManus, that he knew HIS
uncles Dean Bew and the Rev. Mr. Terney-one of the
Irish conspiratos tried with Mr. OConnel and Others In
1843. The committee then entered several arrange
ments for the obseQuies such providing guard Of
honor from the Sixty ninth regiment and Phoenix Brigade
to protect the remains from the arrival Of the steamer in
port until they taken iii charge by the deputatdh OF
Irish societies for removal and then adjourned till one
o'clock this day to No. Centre street.
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THE REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION,

SYRACUSE n. Y, Sept. IL, 1881.
The Republican State Convention met wieting Hail
at eleven A. ".
SIMEON DRAPER called the Convention to order, and
named Hon Z. G. Laphnm, Of Ontario temporary chair
Mr.. IApHAM was loudly chcered he took the chair,
and addressed the Convention follows
CENT E,ES OF THE CoNvENroNi return you my sincere
thanks for being called to preside temporarily the
deliberations OF this Convention. shall have occasion
during tho brel period shall occupy this chair draw
largely upon your Indulgence by reason of my ineXpe
Renee. We assembled, geutemen, at important
period in the history Of country, and the e!beia-
tons of the Convention, in this hour of peril and trial
VIII be locked to by tie people with than
ordinary interest. disposition exists in certain
portions OF this conederacy TO rebel against the author
" OF The federal government which has been Strengthen
lug for more than quarter OF century, which matred
during The last democratic administrations and which has
at last rpened into open rebellion aud warfare against our
common country. We as the dominant party in the
state and nation AFFORD to make large concessions and
lay aside mere party considerations for the sake of unit
ing the peope support Of the government while we
strongly and unaeraby opposed to max M any effort
OF peace or concession to rebels traitors with
ther hand hands; Cloud appaase) 1t is in this patriotic
spirit that invite you to enter your berations to-
day. The organs OF tho party represent us believe
ia good faith early proposed to lay aside party issues
and associations, and come up TO the common Wort;
Of supporting ard maintaining the COVE nment
irrespective OF party ties and party conventions
This proposition was rejected by political adversa-
ries, who met together in party convention last week
and placed ticket Tor state officers in the field but
withstandng this, tho people, we understand, are here
loud appause) for the sno purpose that ania,atos
TO pat in nomination tcko TO 40 forth on the sure and
sinrle ssue OF maintorinp tbo ,,,i raia
lion is put down and tf5 authority Of the government
fuliv restored ffoud anplaaseN Tot us ca cnw.rd
then with our duties guided only bv the tnsi annIio3
by Je,ersonh nesy and cepacity in Tho dschar gr If
nnh,ic dptns and 6Gejtv 10 he ,o,,ernnen, nr g.
trvaud ali will be well n ood cheersN I avail tho
r,yythcr action of The con yeitt,n Wv
-. -, -
sf' i+'pi''Ni fc"aAs were 'ouu! aPphadea AT theu
close.
Mr. DART OF ST. lawrence named the following ten,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
PROPOSALS FOR REVENUE VESSELS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, Sept g. 1861.
The department win receive proposals accompanied by
models plans and specifications, until IL o'clock Monday,
eqgpment Of steam reyeune vessels Of s tons
each ad hree steam screw vessels OIL o tons
Proposals will only from successful steamship
e sie engine At Which the ssa
machinery to be made must be stated and Will have duo
The load Of the vessels OF $50
pivot Of 5000 us WEIGHT FOUNDER Of y evt
1s for ea g be
carrying PROVISIONS for days and $500 gallons Of water
The vessels be scnooner reged with flying ga opsas
The load DRAFT Of water Of lie 600 tons must not
pivot gun Of $500 lbs Weight s2pounders Of 42 cw and
one light navy 24pounder on the topsaantfors
The complement for each vessel win be nnety-hve per-
water tanks and to be furnished with condenser for
The to be schooner rugged, with flying ga topsas
r 3 an yan S SGT ya hull rigging sail, and
work IN. mast Goats aSnngs ana bags
niture for cabins and messrooms cooking apparatus and
s9mPss steam spare WORK coal bun
ind outfits of every kind and in all resrecs ready receive
her officers men, provisions and armament and at once
The araments, provisions nautical Instruments and
It's desirable 70 have the highest speed which
be ms,asinsd and be gaanS Of coal h that b
less than for days of twenty four hours each.
The specifications n ss. describe fully the material 70 be
size and arrangement Of the machinery and of the
various included IN proposal.
The plans must be working drawings from which the
and machinery be built showing the allotment Of
space for accommodations, room, magazines shell
rooms disposition Of COAL aud convenient sowage must
provided.
lis to understood that in the guarantee win
Of tho fuAlmen of the condition of draft Of
speed fuel satisfactory working the machinery and
other points required with forfeiture in Of failure
The bidders must state the least time from the signing the
of the proposal within which they
will agree complete the vessels ready for and deliver
them any ports they may The total for
which they do all that required In orego
advertisements and to be embraced in their specifications
plans he stated and the bids be accompanied
by guarantee required by law that II awarded they will
execute the contract.
Payfnens win made four different intervals the
work progresses retaining oncfth of e whole amount
ninety 9 days after the delivery Of me vessel to repair
that be discovered within that time on trial
a
The the right to accept the proposals
made in the conditions prescribed which It
nav most interests OF the and
NUMBER of advantages and TO reject
all of them Mt It's option
compeient person viii be appointed by the Department
to the construction and equipment of each Of the
vessels.
The specifications plans and models OF parties not obtain
mo 20 niracts NAV be withdrawn 10y them.
S. r. CHASE, Secretary Of the Treasury
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OUR SOLDIERS IN RICHMOND.

LETTER FROM MEMBER OF THE SECOND REGIMENT
NEW YokK STATE MLIrIA-TuE NUMBER OF
WOUNDED AT RICHNOND-sKILFUL TREATMENT OF
TIE INJURED MEN-sAFErY OF DR. POWELL
SCARCITY OF MONEY AND CLoTHING-How TO
ADDRESS LETTERS, ETC., ETC.
The annexed letter from prisoner at Richmond to DR..
Cooper of this city, win interest readers especially
those having relatives imprisoned there We are per-
mitted to extract the following facts
RICHMOND August Is, 1861.
DR.. CoopER:-DEAR SIR sent you a by favor of
Dr. Norval of the Seventy ninth (who returned New
York about ten days ago), which presume you
received / now drop you a few lines to inform
you how getting along here. mentioned
in my last how many wounded prisoners had here.
At first there wero three hundred, Of whom
have recovered and have seen transferred to prison
quarters, while n few others aaye "gone to that
bourne from Which traveller returns" or the latter
however, may venture to say that not one was lost
through care,essness natention. Our wounded here
have much to be thankful for they enjoy every comfort
that could be expected (much moro than was antcpated
by men in their situation
They enjoy the boon OF high surgical skill, having
eight doctors in constant attendance them, in
addition to which they have found good friend in DR..
i.igginhotham Of the Confederate States Army,
sargcen Of Ibis post Dr. Powell and his brother doctors
lave aiey got the parole Of the city Of Richmond and
whcn through with the duties OF the day some
times take q stroll. understand that the
doctors relatives Supposed him have been killed
at The late battle Tits contradiction OF the report
have caused much JOY 10 them He certainly stood
GOOD Glance of be ne sent out of this world as any man
tho field he almost constantly under FIRE dur
ing the fight and at The time of capture Your hum
bic servant with him most Of the time, and
in my life heaven than that day.
regret that could not 1nd chisiei ny which 10
seAd yea The little money mentioned in former letter
I gave it to Or. Ferguson for safe keeping,
never entertaining tho idea of finding myself
prisoner in this place. fare very well
here considering my position and want for nothing
clothes and such like but cannot procure any for want of
others Fortunate and, having ha1 trife OF
money their possession when aien prisoners thus
enabled to purchase what they need am constantly
employed in bookkeeping, entering the names of the
wounded and sometimes writing their letters.
close in tho hope that good time Is not far distant
trusting Providence Gas have little else here to trust
n) for a release from confinement. am exceedingly
anxious to receive letter from somebody, letter
from frepds is quite event here. Address your
etterrsoner Of war, Prison Hospital, Of General
Binder or Ir IIggnbothin. C. s. A., Richmond, Va
Tie letter 10 be open. Yours, truly, JAMES IRATT.
r. S-T!ere are some forty Of the Second regiment
here Only six eight wounded, and these in the
| general hospital.
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THE PEOPLES CONVENTION.
PROCEEDINGS or THE SECOND DAYS
SESSION
SYRACUSE, Sept. II. 1sa1.

SYRACUSE Sept. II, 1861
The Convention called to order shortly after uire
o'clock, with a very slim attendance
Tie CHAIR announced the following Committee on reso.
iutions-
Ftrt Dtetrit--W, J. Atwater and Il, l.. Wcod.
Seco,d Dis1rc'-R. u. Luddngton and Lucen Birdseye
1h'rd Distrit-l- b. Carroll ani James ID. WATSON.
fn1tfh Dshst-A Il. james aud G. &. Sheriff..
fVth Diayis--Wm Dlor aud Josiah schgll
'Strh Dtstfict--A. S. Divcn and Newton Messenger
St7e1h Dts1tt-Anse Pascnn and Fipay ~. Ring.
Et9hm Dta,1ct-r snry w. Rogers and Moan LAWS, Jr
Afer some rfcim fary business had been disposed Of
the following Conm tee IN Nominations appointed
unier the resolution adopted last NIGHT
First fisrict-J. Brooks, y. A. T,illnadgo r. B. Brad
ford Jacob Voorhees, Thomas $. lcrry aud A. j. H. ,Du
Carrie.
Sec nj DSl1cs-Edgar AcMulcn, f. ". Maddeu Charles
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mo Observation-Disclosures AT

ry,o COSsuMPTIvEs.-THE ADVERTISER, HAVING
been restored health in few weeks by very simple
remedy after having suffered several with severe
lung affection and that dread disease, consumption 10 anx
ioms TO knows to his fellow sufferers the means OF
cnre To deare II he win send copy OF the pre-
srpsion Gree Of carge with directions for preparing
and using the same which they Will ind cure FOR Con-
SUMPTION Asthma Bronchitis &c The only object OF tha
advertiser IN sending the prescription TO benefit the
afflicted; aud he hopes every sufferer may try his remedy
AZ il will them nothing aud may prove blessing Far
ties wishing the prescription will please address hev fo
ward A. Wilson, Williamsburg, Kings county, New YORK
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buns, BRn1u HoswunAs, Augnst n, 1Sol.
AvMS Weat'- and Isssds ~ - IsssAu6tsns--A Ineu
Supply Of Aahocany Foatcd Doson--rAs Lecuood 0ocai
"eas and indigo Aassas-1ra6s v~y DHu-xksAaa1
on Nev Yovx High, d.
There have BEEN nothing but rain soSaus and gslo q
wind IN this port since my last up - rivers the N.
tations are all flooded and great damage has bean done .
Re growing crops Sugar and rum ~ N consequence
scarce and high.
But what hurt planters has bsnsRtsA the mahogaAy
cutters the high floods have enabled them to get out az
their mahogany-evsn TO that whiah - bean kelB
back for want Of foods for several pears This bene
hAs, tn some measure been upset BY ~ boons in TIA
rivers breaking and allowing large quantities Of the wood
TO 60 ssa, much Of which viii be recovered, a. some con-
siderable expense.
Owing to the floods, logwood-whch will not
noat, and large quantities Of which now under
water, up where II was cut-has advanced and is now
worth $l5 sarsaparla Is dull owing 70 tho state Of your
Market and as for cochnea indigo hides and goat skins
our trade in them has nearly ceased and is growing
"beauuliy less" every day day the Panama Rail
road and the steamers tho Pacific opera
ton; and poor Belize Ia now fast going TO decay.
or course mean the town and its trade. The only
hope, Its only chance now, is in immigration and tho
cultivation Of sugar, rice cotton, coffee and cocoa all Of
whaA grow 4:a,y here and yield large
turns; and if the late immigration act will only
answer its intended purpose, II may be the
means Of bringing back our former prosperity Time
alone will decide.
Meanwhile trade is excessively dull money scarce, and
exchange the United States is not to be had in any
quantities, ut ten fifteen per cent premium Tor
ordinary merchants bills at SIXTY days.
The bark D. Jcx Guide, formerly OF New York, now
under British register ia loaded aud ready to sail for
England. There other American vessels in port.
The British brig Creole of this port which left New York
the 1s "a OF July last has not coached here, nor
has she been heard form la 10 this date, August a.
The bark Louisa, which was put on shore IN January
last has been got of and repai 81 and s now nearly
ready to commence loading. Her bSesent owner mas
called her tho Memory" as he says her est haus gus
memory night and day,
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THE MILITARY REVOLT AT wILLErrs


TIE CoR0NER's NQuzsr-EvIDENCA OF SERGEANT
THOMPSON (wHO WAS wOUNDHD), C0L0NHL Id
GENDRs AND OTHERS, srC.
As mentioned In yesterdays HxzArD, the inquest On
the bodies Of Ferdinand Markce and Domnck Iass the
two soldiers Of the New York Rides who were killed in
the ssssxe OF Monday night was commenced a Ros's
Hotel Tuesday, before Coroner Frederick Trunk. Hs
was assisted BY Mr.. ". II. .Durysa.
The first witness called Sergeant Henry Thompson,
one Of the wounded men, who deposed that on
the night in question Captain Crasto and the whole
OF Company r. including the witness, about lsav
ing tho camp at wlets Point, when they were mot By
about twenty men. with muskets who ordered them to
halt, which they did; alteration took place. as
already stated, between Captain Craso and Lieutenant
Georgi the officer In command OF the party who stopped
them the Captain refusing TO surrender his sword but
perssting in leaving the camp which the Lieutenant IN
sisted he should not, holding sword In one hand and
pistol In the other during the cooquy Captain Crasto
touched the witness the shoulder his finger being on
the trigger OF the pistol at the time, when the witness
lot passing near Captain Crastos head, who called out
'My God, do not hre; the witness then went towards
the men, when he heard Lieut. Georg give orders to fire
in loud and distinct voice. his fired, and Captain
Crastos in all drections the witness felt him
self wounded and FELL two OF his company killed
and four wounded his company were not sworn into the
The inquest WAS then adjourned TO the following day
yesterday TO meet at Edwards Hotel Fushng which
IL dfd when the following witnesses were examined:-fr
vatc Jas H. Ford, Private Clas Dibbns Private John
McNab Col Charles legendrc, Private Alonzo Brymer,
Sergeant Samuel W. Edwards and Lieut. A. Edwd Georg
These witnesses corroboraed all the material points Of
Sergeant Thompson's evidence, with this important df
ference, that they all it Captain Crasto and
not Lieutenant Geog who gave the order TO fire, upon
which Lieutenant Georgs men, to save themselves from
the fire Of Captain Crasto's mon, acted on the hint
Lieutenant Georg he had pistol, only his
sword. Most Of the witnesses from Captain Crasto's
company swore that tho company had no ammunition,
while witnesses belonging to the other company posi-
lively swore that more than shot, besides that from
Sergeant Thompsons pistol fired into them. Col L.
gcndrc was not present during the eeu but his
way towards the spot when he heard the firing He had
previously been potded Of the intention of Capt. Craso
10 leave with his men Ana nsa taken measures &c pre-
vent it, he supposed, without efuson Of blood and
had sent for Capt Crast0 TO talk TO him the matter
and he was on his way to the Captains quarters when he
heard the firing.
quest las been postponed to two O'Clock this day, 10
meet al the same place.