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ERIE, Pa, September l7.-G, W. ScoGold has
been renominated as the Republican candidate 10
Congress from the Nineteenth District Of Penn
sylYania.
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nennrtnre I'D stenmers for Enrnne.

New YoRK, Sept 1.-THE steamers CITY of
Manchester, and Geymaaia, sailed at noon to-day,
taking out $4,000 in specie.
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BhANNs
brig c. Matthews, from dlaee Bay


t,ers received IN this city dated Pernamouco August
IA -Adyioes from Bahia state that the reported SAP
~ ~, no nitrate Florida In July last, on the hra1uhn
coast OF ship with t72oO on board proves 70 DC false
report,
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INTERPRETATIONS.

Reported for The RreHing Telegraph
CARpENAs-Brg Almon Rowel, smlth-29O hhds 40 tcs
bbls molasses c, NJ, oCalaghan,
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Quotations of the principal Coal and Coal OH
stocks at o'clock to-day =
N REAL EsrArE.-PERsoNs WISHING

Nj
20 purchase for investment, &C. requested to can
at Office and examine register Of this day, from
which the follow ing is an extract, wiz
TbrSe-story Brick Dwelling in good order, in With
Brown. ............. ............... 5000
Three story Brick convenient Dwelling, well built
IA Sixteenth stree, near Coates, 5000
Threc-story Brick Dwelling, with Tenant Hnuse IN
the in Eleventh street, near Race. 5000
Three story Brick convenient Dwelling, well nm
isl ed New Market street. near Callowh... 446OO
Three story neat and handsome Residence, In De-
lancy place Twenty fret street..s $500
Handsome and convenien' modern built House,
street. EiIhth $500
Convenient throe-stoiy Brick Dwelling. on Hervine
sueet. near Jefferson S1vd
CouyeBl NJ three story Brick Dwelling, noOms, in
Wood street. Fitteenh ..-................. sllo
Three story Brick Dwelling, with private entrance,
corner house, Federal near sixth street SlO0
Pcrscns wishing purchase be suited at Office.
We have sale very large numbe' OF properties lrgc
and small, and at all prices
List property for sale viii be furnshed applIcata
at our once which is open from O'Clock NJ. until 10
O'Clock +. N. . .
G. ,. FoLwELL sONs,
Rca Estate Boxers,
II Ne. ~ y. Fiffa Str ct.
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Sudden Death Of General J, h. Howell,
OF PehasS IVauiH.

IN THE FIELD, September lj.-A very great
calamity belel the 10th Army Corps last night in
the sudden and lamentaSle death of BrigAdier-
General Joshua b. Howell commanding a bri-
gade in Major. General A. H. rerry's Division.
The circumstances were as follows SHORTY
after dinner General Howell proposed TO mount
his horse and ride ~ a point 8)mewhat distant
from his quarters.
he had only succeeded in gaining his position
on his horse, which WAS exceedingly uneasy on
the BIT, when, the General unfortinately graspiug
the wrong rein, the horse suddenly careered aud
fell backwards fall ng VIII Dlly on th5 person of
the deceased, where he remained. His orderly
at once ru> he'd 10 the Gcnertls rescue, and with
much eV,TtiUn got his pros rate form from beneath
u vicious animal. Being bOrge = his quarters
he was found 10 be inscnsIblc, and did not rally
to the last. He died IN the evening, and his em-
| balmed body Is nov on It's way 10 his Penusylya-
MIA home
General Howell was upwards Of sxty.fye
years of age, and was one ut the most courteous
and dCCOTOus Of thar great body OF old school
gentlemen who from thirty years ago onwards
illustrated social and public lite in Tnis country,
and among whom the names Of Daniel Webster,
! Henry Clay, Lewis Cdss, the late Mr., NJ srcy, aud
a host of others, did time permit, might be men-
| TONED. General Howell came 70 the war, in is
earlier period, as Colonel of the gallant
and batte-tried Sjth Pennsylvania Nolun-
/ teersi and did time afford me the OppOr-
tunity, should delight to recount his elOraui
/ aO' Olute devotion to his noble boys, whom he
| invariably called Z" his sons" He was "a pure
! patriot and enlightened statesman in civil affairs
| while, as military man, he was of CXhGustl5ss
| ability, great bravery, and would, l know, have
| preferred 10 meet death on the ued of glorious
| battle. 1t was otherwise ordered aud the c1uutry
/ and the army have lost both brilliant son and
| devoted servant. Peace 10 his hyn0red memory
and green be the turf on the grave holding his
] mortality"
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Picket and Artillery Firing-RebeI Rad
Observation-Disclosures by our Isickets.

Picket and Artillery FirIng-RebeI Rad
FRith-TtetaIiRtiOn by Our Pickets.
HEADQUARTERS Army or rHR PoroMAc,
September 10, eVening.-Durug the past few
days, both sides have been engaged in a conti-
nuous struggle of sharpshooting aud artillery
firing particularly in the centre OF the line.
1t was thought several nights ago that this
annoying practice would cease in front OF the 2d
Corps, as su agreement had been made by both
sides to that etlect; but il IS reported that the
same night, as our men were changing the
pickets, the Rebels opened and killed and
wounded about dozen Of our men. Our sol
diers threatened that they would have revenge
fvr this bastard y act.
So watching favorable opportunity when the
Rebels had large number exposed, they blazed
away with terrible effect Those uuhurt were no
long in seeking the cover of their works, AMI
finally begged our men to cease, as the firing of
the night before was by new regiment who were
not aware Of the agreement.
But the answer sent over, which was rather
more expressive than elegant, seemed TO satisfy
them that the truce was at an end, and ever since
each has been watching chance to hit his ad-
yerary. Over twenty ambultnces were this
morning seen to come towards the place where
the struggle had occurred, and to 60 back loaded,
eVdencing that the Rebels paid de trly for their
hAU faith. The enemy have been busy for several
days constructing q second line Of works behind
the first and are making it as strong as the first
SEPTEMBER l6, 6 A. M.-Alli- quiet this morn
ing. Less firing was heard during the night than
for long time past. W. d. McGREGoR.
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A FIGHT IN PROGRESS


WAsHISGIoE, Sept. l7.-Army Gdyices 70. day
state that there was renewed activity in pcke
firing and artillery dueung yesterday.
a Rebel cavalry raid within our lines su9CeedeS
in driving of about two thousand head Of cattle.
We have sent a strong force in pursu, Of the Re-
bel raiders, and il Is believed that most all OF the
cattle will be recovered.
One hundred Rebel descuers came up to-day
iiom City Point.
Later Interesting Particulars.
WAsHrNoroS September IT, The mail
steamer charles Deertng, from City Point brings
up another batch Of Rebel deserters.
She reports that on Thursday night two rcgi-
ments OF Rebel cavalry made a raid on our
cattle corral q short distance below City Point.
they came in on our left, and succeeded in get
ing to the corral, which is along the river, and
drove OIL large number of cattle, Overpowcring
the guard, composed of members Of the 18Th
Pennsy ylvania Cavalry.
The alarm, however, was speedily given, and
the troops at City Point were placed under arms,
and body of our cavalry was sent in pursuit of
the raiders, who can hardly succeed in getting
out OF our lines in safety.
At 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, the hour at
which the mail steamer left City Point, the pursu-
ing force had not returned but scout had brought
information to Gen. Grants head quarters, thatour
cavalry had come up with body of Rebels that
had been sent out to protect the radng party,
and that a severe fight was going on between
them. When the steamer reached Fortress Mon
roe yesterday, it was reported that troops had
captured a large number Of prisoners.
This information is said 70 have reached Fort
ress Monroe by telegraph, from City Point
Reports are conAIcting as to the number of
cattle driven of by the Rebels. Some say tina
they got thirty five hundred while others report
the number at less than one thousand, and the
latter figure is believed to be the nearest to the
truth. Bey yond the usual canuOnading and picket
firing, there is nothing trInsprins of importance
at our immediate front, though our troops are
watchful, in view Of expected demonstrations by
the enemy.
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REPORTS FROM SANDY HOOK,

SANDY HOOK, July I'll p. m, via BALTI-
MoRE-From the fact that no two persons
agree as to the rebel force or object, it is diff
fcult TO silt the truth out OF rumors. 1t seems,
however, certain that last night portion at
least OF the rebels crossed the Potomac near
Antietaun, as they appeared this morning on
the Maryland side, and brisk skirmishing has
been going on before Fort Duncan.
In this sultory fighting the rebels generally
Mold their own, although we drove back their
skirmish line for a few moments this morning,
but they rallied and in turn forced as back
Our casualties have been very few, and it is
believed that we have not punished the enemy
TO any great extent All this morning fig ating
OF this allure was going on, the rebels all the
me maintaining their ground but not press
ing what slight advantages they gained. At
no time have any but a small force Of them
been visible either on the Virginia or MARYLAND
side. end this Is especially true of those before
Fort Duncan, on the Maryland side
The impression in Gen. Sigel's lin a WAS that
the main body Of the rebels were not in frout
but whether they had gone on a raid 10 Penn.
syIvania or not could D OF be Oct rminsd
Night b. fore last they burned the platform of
the railroad, which is the extent of their ACHE
ments in that line.
There Is nothing certainly known OF Hunter.
ard his NEAR proximity is doubted.
Gen Wallace IL still at MoRocacy with Gen
Tyler, and the command Of the ter is watch. .
IL. ne lower fords aud covering the railroad
To day, at noon, he despatched two guns of
Al.xander's Battery TO the assistance Of our
troops beyond Frederick city.
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THE DESTRUCTION OF THE PIRATE
ALABAMA.

Official Recognition of the Gailantry of
capt. WinSlow and the Officers and
Crew of the Kearsarge.
Secretary Welles has sent to Capt, Winslow,
of the Kearsarge, the following handsome re-
cognition of his gallant services in the destruc-
ton Of the pirate Alabama:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 9th July, 1861.
SIR: Your very brief dispatches of the 18th
ard 10Th ultimo, informing the Department
that the piratical craft Alabama, or 900, had
been sunk on the 10Th Of June, near meridian,
by the Kearsarge, under your ommand, were
this day received. l congratulate you on your
good fortune in meeting this vessel, which had
so long avoided the fastest ships and some of
the most vigilant and intelligent Off GERS of the
service; and for the ability displayed in this
combat you have the thanks Of the Depart
ment.
You will please express to the officers and
crew of the Kearsarge the satisfaction of the
Government at this victory over vessel super
ior in tonnage, superior in the number of guns
and superior in the number Of her crew. The
battle was so brief, the victory so decisive, and
the comparative results so striking that the
country will be reminded of the brilliant ac-
tons of our infant navy which have been re-
peated and illustrated in this engagement.
The Alabama represented the best maritime
effort of the most skilled English workshops.
Her battery was composed OF the well tried ;s2-
Founders of 81 cwt,-of the famous g. FOUNDER
of the British Navy, and Of the only success
full rifed 1G0- FOUNDER yet produced in England.
The crew were generally recruited in Great
Britain, and many of them received superior
training on board her Majesty's gunnery ship,
the Excellent.
The Kearsarge is one Of the firstigunboats
built at our nayy-yards at the commencement
of the rebellion, and lacks the Improvements of
vessels now under construction. The prin cipal
guns composing her battery had never been
previously tried in an exclusively naval en-.
gagement: yet in one hour you succeeded in
sinking your antagonist, thus fifty ending her
predatory career, and killed many of her crew,
without injury to the Kearsarge, or the loss of a
single life on your vessel.
Our countrymen have reason to be satisfied
that in this, as in every naval action OF this
unhappy war, neither the ships, the guns, nor
the crews have been deteriorated; but that
they n antain the ability and continue the re.
nOwn which have ever adorned our naval an.
mails.
The President has signified his intention to
recommend that you receive vote OF tl.auks,
in order that you may be advanced to the
grade of Commodore. Lieut.. Commander Jas.
S. Thornton, the executive officer OF the Kear.
sarge, will be recommended to the Senate for
advancement ten numbers in his grade; and
you will report to the Department the names
of any others of the officers or crew whose
good conduct on the occasion entities them to
especial mention,
Very respectfully, GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary of the Navy.
Captain JOIN A. WIEsLOw, L. S. Navy, com.
manding u. =. steamer kearsagre, Cherbourg,
France.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTS FROM FREDERICK

dispatch to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
FkkDERICK, MD, ] uly 2, 1S6i.-Fighting has
been going on all the morning, between Mid
dletown and this city. between Bradley T.
Johnsens forces, not Bushrod Johnson, as re-
ported, and our cavalry, consisting Of the
Eighth Illinois and other commands. The
enemy hold Middletown, and Early, this
morning, passed within four miles of Freder.
lex. taking a position on the mountain that
distance west of the city. About daylight the
enemy were driven through Middleto wn, when
they were supported by some artillery posted
in the road and our small pursuing fore were
forced to retire. During the MOI ming q brisk
artillery duel occurred between four and six
miles from the city, and considerable damage
was sustained on either side by explo ding
shells.
General Lew. Wallace has sent additional
artillery TO the front from the Monocacy, and
o'her troops are on their way, which 1t would
not be wise to speak.
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FROM POINT LOOKOUT.
CCorresDondence of the Star

POINT LOOKOUT, Md, July 6, 156i.-Editor
Star Brgadier General James Barnes, tor
merly commanding 1st division, 5th army
corps, arrived at this post to- day and relieved
Col. A. G.. Draper, Of the 36th colored regiment,
and assumed command OF the post. Col. Dra-
per reports to Maj. Gen. Butler for active SER
several commands on the Point, and in the
evening he W as serenaded by the bands of the
5th Mass. regiment and OF the 10th and Goth
regiments of the Veteran Reserve Corps.
General Barnes graduated at West Point in
1929. He raised and brought out to the war in
1861 the 18th regiment Mass. volunteers, and
was made Brigadier General for meritorious
services in the field There are now some $4,000
prisoners of war at this point. S.
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FROM MARTINSBURG.

VI htUtI
A Mr.. Richardson, q refugee from Martins
burg for now the fifth time, was in the CITY
this morning, having left Martinsburg the
evening of July 4. He saw the rebel entry at
enc O'Clock, and reports the rebel force that
entered there at not more than 1,5O0 cavalry
and mounted infantry. Sigel held them at bay
long enough TO have all the rolling stock and
property OF the railroad sent off. and also all
Government property; and then he fell back
successfully. Such Government property as
could not be brought away was burned Our
informant thinks the rebels at Martinsbure
were commanded by Imboden.
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FROM THE FRONT.
All Quiet-Loss of Bakers Cavalry inWil.
sons Raid Less than Reported.

All Quiet-Loss of Bakers Cavalry in Will I.
sons Raid Less than Reported.
The mail steamer John Brooks arrived at the
9th street wharf this morning at eight O'Clock.
from City Point, which place she left yesterday
morning at ten o'clock. She brings no news,
and reports all quiet at the front.
Colonel Conger and Major Curtis, of the 1st
District of Columbia cavalry, who were re-
ported killed or captured in the late raid with
wilson, came up as passengers on the John
Brooks. Major Curtis made several narrow
escapes, his clothing being perforated with
bullets. Colonel Conger is severely, but not
dangerously wounded, and hopes to be soon in
the saddle again. These officers reached our
lines on Friday last with a portion of their
command, after several severe engagements
with the rebels.
The 1st District cavalry is not so badly cut
up as vas first reported, many of the missing
having succeeded in gaining our lines. Their
entire loss, IN killed, wounded and missing,
Will not amount to more than one hundred
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BALTIMORE, July :, 1880 -Advices from
Harper's Ferry this morning, show the Rebels
have left there.
The force in front of Frederick yesterday, is
not believed to have exceeded two thousand.
The story told by the prisoner taken, of their
having large force beyond South Mountain,
is probably mere boast. At all events no very
large force OF the enemy has yet been discov-
cred by our scouts or accommodating parties.
The special dispatches sent from here that so
or 90 miles of the railroad has been destroyed
is merely sensational picture. The officers Of
the road assure that with their facili tiles for
obtaining information which are certainly
quite equal to any others, they have nothing
to warrant any such statement on the contrary
far little damage has been done to the road, the
enemy being too much occupied in gathering
plumber to devote much attention to destroying
the track.
The road is certainly all right Yves tward from
point about 10 miles west Of Martinshu
and from Harpers Ferry eastward to Balti.
more. Thus the rebels so far have only held
or operated upon about IS miles of the road
= Hunter is supposed by this time to have
reached point not far west Of Martinsburg,
and possibly has already struck blow at the
enemy in the rear.
There is no excitement here as telegraphed
North. Our people are confident and as cool
as the weather will permit.
BALTIMORE, July S.-A special dispatch to
the american from Frederick at D. m. to. day,
says the rebels have retreated fully four miles
from their position OF yesterday, on the road to
Boonsboro' and Hagerstown. Gen. Wallace
and staff are actively engaged. Everything
looks we'll. Frederick is in no danger. One
gun was captured yesterday by US.
The nth Maryland Goo days mem have ar
rived, and were enthusiastically received.
BALTIMORE, July So P. MA dispatch from
Harper's Ferry this morning confirms the oc
cnpation of that place by our troops, and the
old flag once more floats over the town
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SIGEL SUPERSEDED

We learn that Brigadier Gen. A. p. Howe,
Chief Of Artillery of this Department, (of
Washington has been ordered to the command
OF our forces in front Of the rebel force that
has entered Maryland, vice Gen. Sigel, ordered
To report to Gen. Hunter. Gen. Howe is an Of
fcer of great energy, activity and experience,
and will prove very valuable to the country
IN his new position. He is in command there
this morning
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LOST AND FOUND.

tVAKEN UP AsTRAY, Judy 18th. one BAY
1 HORSE, Is hands hixh. feor white feet, e,shs
rosd stables. near baltimore Depot. u sst.
L eontsininE small sum ofmoney in cnrrsney.
sh coin: The Under viii Se suitably rewarded By
leaving it at room No. 9, Navy Department. "
GAME TO MY PREMISEs--On the eth instant,
~ q RED cow with horns. The owner can prove
the property pay tfEf 81
jyS 366 slst street, between G and II.
S2 The es be ~ 9Th TIVE
June. 1864 One bay Horse about l6 hands high,
with little white on eaclfoot both sho alders full
Il hands high, with sore on his back. will give
the above Feward for both or half the amount 1 for
81 y 4Ha .''Sf'''''a avenue cHxs. W. GoRDAN.
I OsT-About SIX weeks ago red cow, with 4
PIN; the 18th nit. A liberal reward viii be paid
s for The recovery of both ss1 sth street bet
l. ia dark com eompIe 4 ed CoLoRED BOY, named
VIM Henry Harrison. Any one .slvipe informa:
his mother, on Delaware avenue, near the de-
r OST-On the 4th inst, in Walking from Capitol
# sFs WITH
attached, tipped with gold lightly discolorsd. A
East Capitol street. 1t is highly priced as relic
ofdeceased parents jy 6st1
CTRAYED OR STOLEN-From the subscriber,
- on the Goth of June, three COWS-one large,
large, white spotted cow; one small red COW little
dark in the face all with horns. Liberal reward
will be given if brought to the owner, or secured
so that can get them, street, between 18th and
10th streets, No. 266.
jy 6-5ts JBONE.
CTRAYED0R sT0LEN--On the sIth day Of June,
- a red cow, with bell round her neck, giving
milk. about7 or 8 years old, middling size, little
into hor fha hnoA To-
bag. rather well covered with hair, the point of
her horns cut offvery little, long bushy tail in to
cradle good order. A suitable reward will be paid
by giving information of her recovery or her re-
turn to AS Penn a avenue, near Az ST. jy 6-3t*
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ORDERKn

Assistant Engineer Samuel V. Stiilings, of
this city, has been ordered to report in Boston,
Macs, 10 Admiral Stringham for passage in
the United States steamer Circassian to the
East Gull squadron, where he will be assigned
70 duty on the United States steamer Summer
set. Engineer Stillings leaves this city to-
morrow, and carries with him the best wis hes
OF large circle of friends.
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WAR PHoToGRAPHs.-We have received
some exceedingly fine Photographic represent
tations OF scenes at the front, taken by Brady's
renowned corps Of artists. Gen. Grant (and q
capital Ikeness) is naturally the central figure
in these pictures
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Important News!
The Enemy Retreat From Before Fred.
erick-Gen. Wallace Pursulns-ReIn.
forcements Gong Rapidly Forward.

BALTIMORE, July Sill a. m.-Despatches
from Frederick received at headquarters this
morning, say that the enemy re treated during
the night from before that city, and that Gen.
Wallace is pursuing.
Reinforcements are rapidly going forward
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FROM HARPER'S FERRY.
The Rebels Meet a Sharp II epulse

There is no doubt. we apprehend, that while
the rebel General Early was yesterday prepar-
ing TO attack our left near Maryland Heights,
his force was vigor ousIy attacked by portion
OF Sigel's troops, and 20 punished as to frus-
trate Ewells plans for the time being He was
thus given more than he could DO successfully
to defend himself.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,
Latest from the Rebel Raiders,

The Enemy have Retreated rom Harper's
Ferry-The Reports about a Large X ebel
Force In front of Frederick and at Sout h
Mountain all Sensation Canards-Hunter
in the Rear of the Enemy at Martins.
burg-Harper's Ferry Reoccupied by our
TrooPs-The Enemy taking the Back
Track Generally.