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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-18


COL Whaley representative in Congress from
one of the Western Virginia districts, to su-
perintend the transportation Of the parolei
prisoners, sick and conyaIescent Union Vir-
ginia soldiers, to their homes,
The Philadel phia North American, leading
Abolition Republican organ, calls q national
convention, to meet at pittshurg, to dissolve
til, Republican party. and organize new
tWar Party
There is wide discrepancy in the remark OF
Lord Rrougham as given yesterday and to-day
in the Geographic summary. While yesterday
it was reported that Lord Brongham, in
letter, expresses his hopes that the American
government will refrain from making seryile
insurrection, to-day it is stated that he hopes
that the English government will not interfere
in the case Of seryiIe insurrection IN the
Southern States
The house OF Mr.. JAS. Mari ia Washington,
was entered on Sunday night by some adroIt
thieves, and nineteen hundred dollars were
stolen flor bureau drawer up stairs. Fit
teen hundred dollars were III gold two hundred
in silver, and two hundred in Treasury notes.
Tventy-eight men engaged by parties in
Maryland as substitutes: at $500 apiece, were
taken from y as hington, yesterday morning
They were in charge Of substitute broker,
who said he would make about $500 out Of tie
operation.
The Baltimore aud Ohio railroad, have IS
sued an order for the enforcement Of new reg
ulations at the depot in Washington. No one
will be allowed to enter the gate leading to the
cars except those having tickets. No passen-
gel will hereafter be allowed to cumber his seat
with baggage, yalises or carpetsacks. Passen-
gers, too, will be classified and conducted 10
certain cars, so as to prevent the promlscuo1s
assemblages which have so often made travel
ling unpleasant, Twice week cars specially
for the sick will be run.
Rev. DR.. Dabney, Professor in the Union
Theological Seminary, ism the Southern army:
acting as an aid to General StoneWall Jack
son.
4 town meeting was held in Wethersteld
Conn on Tuesday, at which the business Of
draft was considered The meeting came to
an extraordinary conclusion, and voted: first:
that they would have no draft; secondly, dlrec-
ting the selectmen to pay no attention TO any
orders for draft if the Governor issues them
and, thirdly, paying the fine imposed b. law
upon selectmen for refusing TO draft when or
dered.
By an invention of Capt Ericsson four men
succeeded in working gun weighing twenty
tons, in steam vessel turret. So simple ana
comnlete was this piece Of machinery that one
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thirteen million loan OF SeVen-tnlItles "lloA
was awarded at Washington yesterday Inc
bids were mostly from New York, and IN the
aggregate were for three times the amount OF
loan asked for The rate at which the award
was made is not stated.
Some two hundred sailors from New York
city passed through Indianapolis, Indiana, on
the 18th inst. on their way to join the Mlssls-
sippi river gunboat fleet
The u. s. steamer Connecticut on the 30th
ult., captured the English schooner Hermosa:
while looking for chance to run the blockade.
A division of the Federal army at Nashville
moved from the city on Sunday on the Muir
freesboro' road. Col Morgan force OF Con
federates are at Lebanon.
The steamer Hero left the Eastern Branch
Washington on Sunday evening, with portion
of the New York 18th (Engneer) Regiment,
Colonel Mcleod Murphy, and with number
of pontoon boats. The rest of the regiment
have since left in other boats. The difficult
task of working the RATS of pontoon boats, I'M
der high wind, through the Navy Yard
bridge, was witnessed by large number OF
spectators. Each boat had its complement OF
spars, flooring, anchors, pumps: &C., and
e;erything was conducted with systematic reg
ularity
The report that the prisoners, mostly clerks
in the Quartemaster's Department, who were
recently arrested for connection with an enor
NOUS fraud on the Government by forage and
other contractors have been released, is not
true; on the contrary the number in custody is
daily increasing as further Developments are
made. The names Of the accused are withheld
for the present.
General Hitchcock has been appointed Com
miss oner for the exchange of prisoners. Col
sioner, as it would have intertered with his
duties on Gen. Dix's Staff, but as Assistant
Commissioner will assist General Hitchcock at
Fortress Monroe
Col Ludlow, yesterday completed the ex-
charge of all the officers and men captured by
the Confederates at Munfordsville, Ky, aud
also Of ali the officers and men of the n. Y.
regiments who were captured at Harper Fer
ry, comprising five regiments Of infantry, one
detachment of cavalry and two batteries All
these are now at Camp Douglas, Chicago, and
will soon be ordered to Washington The
Muntordsyile prisoners are in camp at Indian
apolis, Indiana, and are ready to take the field.
The aggregate of officers and men yesterday
declared exchanged by Colonel Ludlow will
amount to about eight thousand.
Mr. Hannlin, President of the National
FRI edman's Relief Association, Of Washing
ton y {! died IN that city on FRIDAY evening
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GENERAL NEWS.

Eleventh street, in Washington, was conveyed
TO the police station, and medical attendance
Immediately given by Dr.. Wil|ett, who stated
that he was labouring under severe attack OF
bilious fever. He died early next morning.
His name was not given, but he said that he
had been Confederate soldier, and was cap
1ured in Maryland and paroleCl. lie stated
also that he was from Westmorelanl county
Virginia. lie was about forty years OF age.
It's stated that the contractors who We're
furnishing the Government with paper tor the
Government Printing Office threw up their
contracts, ana Superintendent Detree, went to
Boston and bought in open market tempo
rarv supply; he was unable to make a contract
for any length Of time at any price
Edinburgh and London are perhaps the
only cities that have commenced distributing
their sewerage to the grain and grass lands IN
their vicinity: and it IS now said that wherever
this sewerage has beer. applied the enormous
Increase in grain and grass has made It a very
profitable experiment.
The n. Z. Tribune's army letter yesterday
SAYS that We must not expect any Immediate
results of startling nature to follow the
exchange Of Burnside fox Mcclellan.
The n. Y. World says: Those who believe
in the final success Of the Emancipation Proc
lamation, assume that the Supreme Court will
pronounce it constitut onal, and that the alb
clifton party will remain in perpetual control Of
the COY ernment Both Of these assumptions
are contrary to all probability.
on Saturday nj ht fire occurred on the farm
Of Mr.. David Stonner in Spring Garden town
ship, York county, Pa, which consumed his
large and valuable barn, together with all its
contents, belonging to Mr. Henry Spenkle,
tenant, consisting of considerable quantity Of
wheat, corn and oats, nine head Of horned cat
tie. five horses four fat hogs, and all the farm
ing utensils,
George W. Simmons alias Charles. Lewis: is
the name Of the supposed murderer Of Jas.
Rowan, at Princeton, n J. He is under ar
rest. The evidence, though circumstantial,
is said to be very strong.
Dispatches from Nashville Of yesterday
date contain accounts ofhve murders. Two Of
the homicdes were Of saloon-keepers, who
refused to sell liquor to soldiers; two soldiers
were killed, cause unknown, and QUE negro
was killed. The city marshal was also as
sailed and badly beaten.
In the forty three ;:districts' into which the
Poor-law Board has divided the region in which
the cotton manufacture Of England is chiefly
carried on there are three hundred and four
teen thousand persons usually Employed
Of this number only sevonty-hve thousand
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
EXPRESSES.

A BURSHAM,s FURNITURE ExrREss AND PACK, ..sS,
"A. ing establishments lis West Eleventh. street o.wenn
Flh and Sixth avenues ilou hold Furniture boxed anu
hrsd to ali parts of world Covered wneons Tor re-
moving Furniture 10 ana from 'he oounus' r""'''s
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
BOARDING AND LODGING.

Gao BROADwAY-PLANTERS HOTEL--PERSoNs
OiO looking for permanent or transient bqafd w ana
reasonable prices the house Location
House first class. Dinner at six.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.

IHOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-ONE OF THE BEST
paying Saloons, and finely located amy in he eyi
zoo In cash and good ferty vi allow man TO step
s2 and 81 Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

rNHE GLENwOOD CASTLE FOR SALE OR TO LET
very desirable situation for any doing business
In city. This CASTLE all covered with ivy; there
spring good water twenty feet from the kitchen door,
one In stable yard and fish pond; with choice variety
Of fruits and garden This property Of about
Boston road above the church, about ten mi
nucs' walk from the old Harlem bridge Apply to CHARLES
LEACH, on the premises,
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

A SPLENDID FARM, IN THE CENTRAL PART OF
IA the State, in exchange for city property Good house,
lis situated Skaneateias Lake. Address postpaid
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

IJOUSE TO LET-IN EIGHTH STREET. BE
IL tween Fifth and Sixth avenues either TO private ia
mily for boarders, with immediate possession House
four stories With all modern improvements and recently
put In complete repair throughout Apply N C. BISHOP
Ia Broadway.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

HOUSE AND STABLE TO LET-NO. 1856 EAST TWEEN
II third street. between Second and Third avenues-A
neat three story and basement brick House. In good order
Twenty street. 25 by 100; 500 Apply
premises J. T. MILLS, OF Fifth and
Forty.fourth street.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

A LOT, 2l.l0xs5 FEET, ON TENTH STREET, BE-
"A tween Fifth and Sixth avenues, together with very
two story and House, n l0xf0 feet Price
low and terms easy. Apply to CHAs z. MILLS 81 Cedar
street.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

ROARD.-A PRIVATE FAMILY HAVING AN ELE.
~ CANT b9wn stone house, conainn all the modern i'm
prtvsmens IN Twentysevenh street, Fourth avenue
viii e6 TO ntleman and wife, or two single gentemen
nJ "or w, TX Pig pef VI q nh1 tarc On se
with new rosewood furniture, Tor $22 per Dinner
raid oIice.. = = =
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.

A CHEAP HOME AND SAFE INvEsTMENT-A
three story and basement brick House up town contain;
$50 year. with Is years ease.and renewal Address
Europa, box Ill Herald olIicS
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

4 HANDSOMELY FURNISHED FRONT PARLOR ON
"A second loor to let with Board; house contains the
references exchanged Apply at 23 Grove street,
Bleecker and Hudson. 7F7
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE WISH BOARD IN A FA-
N my where there but few boardera Best refcren
required and given Address stating location terms
&C., Bowditch box l. % Post office.
The New York herald., 1862-03-04
FOR SALE.

COAP hANUFACTORY-IN PERFECT ORDER FO
- sale or TO let Apply az Is Water street New York
The New York herald., 1862-03-04

Z A LARGE PLEASANT ROOM, ALSO A SINGLE ROOM,
n nicely urnished, 10 let, with Board. Hefe
exchanged Apply at 10 University place.
+ Ninth street. y
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
Political.

The Democratic Congressional Confer
ence of this district met at Altoona on
Saturday last, and, after harmonious
session, placed in nomination ARCHIBALD
M'AL1sTER, Esq. of Blair county, for
Congress. We happen to have slight
acquaintance with the nominee, and know
him to be a gentleman Of fine attainmonts,
and asyood fellow generally, albeit he does
belong 10 the wrong crowd, politically
speaking Hon. JOHN SCoTT, in letter
declining an extremely partisan nomina-
tion as State Senator rendered him by the
Locofocracy Of Huntington county, thus
incidentally speaks of Mr.. NC: "a
more loyal man than ARCHIBALD MAJ
IsTER, and one who has done more to
sustain the government, does not live in
this district" All of which is refreshing
in these times Of disloyalty and doubtful
patriotism. But Of course this isn't say
ing he is going to Be elected next fall
By no means.
The Democratic Senatorial Conference.
which adjourned over from Tyrone a cou-
pie of weeks since, after an Intellectual
attempt of say fifty ballots to nominate,
conveyed at Altoona on Saturday The
result was that L. J. WALLACE, Esq, of
Clearfcld county gentleman with whom
We have the misfortune OF being utterly
unacquainted, more's the pity for both Of
us .-spcceedcd in making the landing
Selah
Cambria's claims in the premises and
they are said to have been ''immensc"-
although energetically and vehemently
pushed forward, were totally ignored in
each of these instances, and her "choice'
quietly yet effcctually consigned to the
shelf As shelving is game at which
two or more can play, it remains to be
Zen whether or no Cambria will return
s;stanf pliment at the election The per-
: JJ. gard of her wishes and just
.em to merit it.
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Eight hundred prisoners were sent for

Eight hundred prisoners were sent for
ward from this point, this morning, to
Alexandria This makes 1900 that have
been forwarded to Washington. The total
number Of prisoners captured by Us is very
heavy.
4 very Intelligent prisoner, a commits
stoned officer, with whom / corversed, told
me that Jackson made All address to his
army, day before yesterday, in which he
urged his men to stand fr:n and fight to
the last, for. If they were beaten there. all
nope FOR the successful establi ishment OF
the Southern Coniederacy waS lost.
This man also reports that in Friday S
battle, Jackson made 4 very narrow escape
from capture.
Persons, supposed to be we'll informed,
say that we have taken al least 17,O0O
prisoners from the enemy, in all the en-
gagements, but snany were paroled on the
spot and sent back.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept I.
The correspondent OF the Press, under
date of six O'Clock last evening, says that
Sumner and Franklin reinforced Pope at
one o'clock yesterday Their combined
forces number sixty thousand men, which
also includes the following Pennsylvania
regiments OF the new levies-l22d, I23d,
l24th, I25th, l26th, 127th, 12Sth and
l29th. The latter were marched from
the various camps near Washington.
Yesterday afternoon our whole army
was massed ten miles south of Centrevil!c
beyond Bull Run. Notw outstanding that
the rebel army WAS receiving large REIN
torccmemts, wc were driving the enemy at
every point, and victory, sooner or later,
is considered certain.
Jackson will certainly be driven to the
mountains. He cannot pass through
Thoroughfare Gap, for Hointzlcman is
guarding the road, aud he cannot break
through that brave corps, especially with
our army at his heels.
The Intelligence Of Pope's reverse, re-
ccivcd eafly yesterday morning, had a
visible effect on the President, and he
continued uneasy until Gen. IIallcck in
formed him OF the concentration OF our
troops beyond Ccntreyi!!e, and cur success
III driving the enemy back in the after
noon.
1t is said that our captures Of stores,
prisoners and camp equipage, are immense.
The various trains returning from the
field OF battle are loaded with tens Of
stores Of every description, taken in the
recent battles.
1t is said that in al the engagements
We captured 1900 prisoners, who were
subsequently,, according to agreement, pa
rolled.
The issue of today viii no doubt decide
the contest.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
TEge Ka22G, - pennsylvania.

UARBIsHURG, august 28-Gov. Car
tin confidently expects 20 make arrange
mcnts to allow each district Of the State
a reasonable tine to furnish its quota o:
troops in volunteers, and thus obviate the
draft entirely. As soou as the enrolment
is completed and returned, the quota Of
each county, township, preciuct and boT-
oueh will he ascertaiue1, together with the
credit each is entitled 20 for men in the
service. Having ascertaincd the number
Of men TO bc drafted in each sub division
Of each county, an opportunity and a rea'
sonable time will be given to furnish the
quota as volunteers.
The draft was postponed till the l5th
Of September to afford ample time toT
for these arrangements. i: is cxpecte.a
that the quota of each county and sub,di,
visions eau DC ascertained hy the 9th o.
September.
l.. Thomas, Adjutant General Of tho
United States army, IS here ior the rur-
pose of comforting with the Governor
relative to the organization of regiments
and their prompi transportation.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
Ysse Eseoc.c s Platform.

'7'ust - held il u be the dnty Ct al loyal
IneA 20 stand hy tic Unior- N this hour Of It's
triA; - unite their hearts and hands IL ear
nest, patriotic efforts for It's maintenance
against those 10 are in arms against 1t; 10
SUSTAIN with determined resolution our paJri-
otic President anl has administration IL their
energetic Efforts for the prosecution of the
war and the preservation of the Union against
enemies - home CT abroad TO punish trail
tors and treason with fitting severity, aad to
crush the present wicked and causelcss rebel
lion, so that no fag Of disuuion shall ever
ugain De raised over any portion of the Re
pQbiiC: and 10 this end we invite the coop
Grafton Of all men who love their country, in
the eadeayor to rekindle in all the States such
& patriotic fire as shall utterly consume all
who strike ut the Union of our fathers and all
who sympatbize with their treason or palliate
their guilt"
Peoples Party Nominations.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
DESPATCH OF Gen. POPE.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, AUG.

MANASSAS JUNCTION, Aug. %.
To MAJ. Gen. HALLECK, Genera!-iu-
Chief:-As soon as L discovered that II
large force Of the enemy was turning cur
right toward Manassas, and that the divis-
ION | had ordered to take post there, two
DAYS before, had not yet arrived there
from Alexaudria, [ immediately broke up
my camps at Warrenton junction and
Warrenton, and marched rapidly back In
three columns.
| directed M'Dowcll, with his own and
Sigei's corps, and Rcnos division, to
march upon Gainesville BIZ the Warrcnton
and Alexandria pike Reno and one divis
ion Of IieintZ.eman to march on Green
wich; and with Porter's corps and Hook
er's division | marched back to Manassas
Junction III Ooweil Was ordered to iu-
terpose between the forces OF the eGemv.
which had passed down to Manassas thro'
Gainesville, and his main body. which was
moving down from White Plains through
Thoroughiare Gap. This Was completely
accomplished, LonGstreet, who had passed
through the gap, being driven back to the
west side. The forces sent to Greenwich
were designed TO support VI 'Dowell in case
he met too large force of the enemy.
The division Of Hooker, marching to-
wards Manassas, came upon the enemy
near Kettle Run, on the afternoon of the
21th, and after sharp action routed them
completely, killing and wounding 800, aad
capturing their camps and baggage and
many stand of arms.
This morning the command pushed rap
idly to Manassas junction, which jackson
had evacuated three hours in advance
lie rctreated by way Of Centreville, and
took the turnpike towards Warrenton.
He was met when six miles west Of
Centreville by VI Dowell and Sigel.
Late this afternoon a severe iiyh. took
place. which has been terminated by the
darkness. The enemy was driven back at
all points and thus the affair rests. y
Heintzleman's corps Will move on him
at daylight from Ceutreville, and | do not
see how he is to escape without heavy
loss.
We have captured thousand prisoners,
many arms, and one piece of artillery.
JoHN PorE, Maj. Gen.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04

aea- Gov. Ramsey, Of Minnesota, has
issued a proclamation calling out the MI
litia Of that state, for the purpose of sup
pressing the Indian outbreaks in that
state. y regiment of infantry, together
with 500 cavalry, have been ordered to
the defence of the settlers, and the Gov
ernor promises other aid which is calcuia-
ted will put an end TO the terror and danger
in that neighborhood. 1t is suspected
that the rebels of Missouri had something
to do in urging the Indians Of Minnesota
to thsir present conduct, and We have 10
doubt such is the fact
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
E@ S. S. Blair, of II

county, was nominated for q la
the Peoples Congressional ConfeirScs' y
this district, at Tyrone on Tuesday. TIL.
event occurred on the twentieth ballet
Mr. B. has filed The ofice 10 which he
Is again an aspirant for t,eo terms, and
his denomination at the present time is /;
graceful and fitting recognition Of the
many valuable services he has rendered
the country in general and his constitu-
ents in particular. The fact Of his living
in Blair county is sure guarantee Of his
competency, patriotism and loyalty
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04

R9~ The editor of this paper had the
pleasure OF accompanying Col. Corcoran
on the occasion Of his recent trip from
New York to Boston. His reception at
various points along the route was IN
tensely enthusiastic, and fitting ovation
to true hero and devoted patriot. We
had intended printing some Of his speech
es, this week but want Of room compels
us to defer them.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
SECOND DESPATCH.
uEADQUARrER FIELD or BATTLE, J
Groveton, near Gainesville,

To MAJ. GEN. nALLEcK, Gcncral-in-
Chief, Washington We fought a terrific
battle yesterday, with the combined forces
Of the enemy, which lasted with continu
oiis fury from daylight to after dark, by
which time the enemy was driven from
the field which We now occupy.
Our troops are too much exhausted yet
to push matters, but l shall do it in the
course of the morning, as soon as Fitz
John Porter's corps comes up from Ma
nassaS.
The enemy is still on cur front, bat
they are badly used up.
We have lost no less than eight thous-
AID men in killed and wounded, and from
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04

rzA- The oliciai positions OF the Generals
in Virginia Is author;tively set forth in az
order from the War Department. Gea'
Burnside commands his own corps, eEc,l'
so much as has been sens to Pope; Gen
M'Cle!lan commands that poitJon Of 'l'
Army Of the Potomac not under Pope
Gen. Pope commands the Army %
Virginia and such other troops as ai'
sent to him from the corps of " tael'1I
and Burnside, and Maj. Gen. Aali''1
himself has the chief command.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04

eea- The Senatorial Conference of this
district bas been adjourned over until next
TUESDAY. 9th inst
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-09-04
AUDITOR GENERAL:
THOMAS E. COCHRAN, of York.
SURVEYOR GENERAL
WILLIAM S. ROSS, Of Luzerne.

SURVEYOR GENERAL
WILLIAM S. ROSS, of Luzerne.
ASSEMBLY:
JAMES COOPER, Of Taylor township
PRoTEoNoTARi
WILLIAM K. CARR, Of Wilrnore.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JOHN ELDER, of Chest township.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
JOHN II. FISHER, Of Johnstown.
PooR HOUSE DIRECTOR:
WM. DERKSTRESSER, OF Susq'h. tp
.UpIToR:
G. T. ROBERTS, of Ebeusburg.
CORONER:
r. p. DAVIS, of Jackson township.
COUNTY SURVIVOR:
e. \. VICKROY, of Yoder township.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-12-13

TO OLD WHIGs AND CONSERVATIVES
-Ex- President fillmore on being invited
to speak at ratification meeting, in hon.
or of the election of Horatio Seymour,
Governor elect OF the State of New York
Thursday, wisely says in letter in an.
swer to that invitation:
"I am heart and soul with you in the
objects you have in view. Enough oi
treasure and blood have already been
spent upon the negro question / am fiH-
M peySuaded thai the unaei,e ami uniSme
lg ogitation Of this SHJect giutS strength
10 the reJsl,son, and a0W cast msH,ons o,
treasure and thousands Of hVeS and Mo
there IS m hope far anything tlse but II
rfSt0 2 he Union as ii sOaS, and The Ion
Stitution as Has, hat all efforts for apy
thing else must end in abortion, anarchy
and dissolution"