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Mattapony

THE RAPPAHANNOCK OPENED UP TO FRED
ERICKSBURG-THE RIVER FILLED
WITH TORPEDOES
We learn that last week the gunboats Of the
Potomac fotilla went up the Rappahsunock
river to open it and remsve distractions. The
rebrls had literally paved the stream with tor
pedoes, and consequently the advance Of our
boats was exceedingly cautious. occupying
almost the entire week, a force Of seanen
marching up the river shore the entire dis
lance The whereabouts Of these internal ma.
chimes were discovered, and they were re-
moved or destroyed with such success that no
damage whatever was done to the boats, and
not man was injured.
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Good News from Red River.
OFFICIAL REPORT FROM ADMIRAL PORTER,
OUR GUEBOATs OUT OF QCoD.

The following kilograms have been received
at the Navy Department:
MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, Flagship Black Hdwk,
Noxh Red Rirer. May is, (via Cairo, 22d.)-To
Hon Gideon weaes Sir: have the honor to
inform you that the portion Of the squadron
that was caught above the falls at Alexandria
have been released from their unpleasant posi-
toa. owing to the indefaugable exerrions Of
Lie~t DOL Bailey. Acting Engineer, 18th Army
Corps, who propoeed and built q tree dam Of
six hundred feet across the river at the lower
falls, which enabled all the vessels to pass in
safety; The back water Of the Mississippi reach
Ing Alexaadria, allowed them TO pass ever all
the shoals and the distractions planted by the
enemy. 70 q point Of safety.
Very respectfully jour obedient servant,
DAVID R.PoRTRR, Rear Admiral.
MoUrD UIrY. May 2s.-Hon. Gideon Welles:
Merchant steamer Brilliant Just arrived re-
ports the guLboats and army all safe at the
mouth Of Red river and Semmesport
A. n. PHNNOCK.
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SI(l)lD DD|T'Il|,.
4 O'CLOCK r. M.
LATEST FROM THE FRONT.

We have much Interesting Information from
the front concerning the successful progress of
Grants latest move on the chessbetrd, but
which it would not be proper to publish at
present. Itmay, however, be mentioned with
out improperly, and as showing the activity
with which Grant is pushing his Operations,
'nat a. III e!ocA sas"iaA night a portion of
our forces were seven miles south OF sowing
,,,.an, and occupied the bridge across the
Mattapony.
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THE SITUATION.

movement Of Lees rebel army
hail towards Richmond, first announced In
xsstsrday.s extra STAR, was not unexpected
here; inscmuch as 1. was known that General
Grant was go disposiug Of his troops as 70
flank the strong works in which the rebels
Fsre epeconeed. and in that way rendering
them useless 70 Lee. There is no point between
them and the North Anna Offering particular
advantages to the rebels as defensive line,
except, 1t may be, the line OF the Mattapony
river, at which, 1t is ALREADY known, Lee
declined 70 tarry; for we have crossed that
there.
We do not believe that Lee will venture q
&c neral battle except behind strong works, as
bis retrogrsde movement indicates that he
regards the risk to be too great he seems
either 70 lack achievements, or TO fear that
his supplies may be entirely cut OF il remain
ing longer far from his base Of corporations.
II Is Aot probable that he win take his army
within the Richmond Notifications; as. to do so'
will ensure that In Q week he will be almost
without ration; compelling him TO fight Grant
on any terms OF battle the latter offers, or to
surrender without q further struggle. 1t seems
likely that he will leave Richmond to its fate
if that be necessary TO save his army. Such
course on his part, though 1t might keep up the
appearance OF formidable resistance awhile
longer, cannot serve TO keep the rebellion ef-
fsctively alive.
We do not believe that he has sent any con-
siderable force to aid Beauregard against But
Ter, as he knows that Grant may attack him
with our whole force in his front at any mo-
ment
Batter for twenty four hours indicates that the
situa Of affairs with him has not been ma
teetaliy altered Of late.
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OONGRE9SIO
x11vIIIfn CONGREss.-YIRsT SESSION
MONDAY, May %.

MONDAY, May %.
SENATE.-Mr Morgan introduced q bill
which in effect repeats the $500 Communication
clause Of the enrolment act; which was re-
ferred to the Military Committee.
HoUsp On motion of Mr.. Coffroth, it was
resolved, the Senate concurring, that the two
Houses adjourn on the 9th OF June.
Mr.. Kinney, delegate from Utah. offered q
resolution, which was unanimously adopted,
declaring that the present crisis in our affairs
requires united action-that the thanks OF Cen.
press are due to our soldiers in the field,
whose ser vices are unsurpassed by ancient or
modern warfare; and that, forgetting all party
differences, 1t is the duty Of Congress to sus.
tain the constituted authorities in its efforts to
put down the rebellion.
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THE FIRST BRIGADE VETERAN RESERVE
CORPS.
BY direction Of tho Secretary OF War, Col.
NJ. N. Weisewell, Military Governor Of this
District, has been assigned to the command Of
the first brigade Veteran Reserve Corps.
The headquarters Of the brigade have been
removed to the headquarters Of the Military
Governor, corner of 18th and streets
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REBEL ACCOUNTS OF sIGEL's DEFEAT
ADMIT IQSs or On QAA MEN

REBEL ACCOUNTS OF sIGEL's DEFEAT
ADMIT LOSS OF 10000 MEN AND
TwENTf GUNS IN LEES ARMY
The Richmond papers Of the 18th inst. claim
o great victory over Sigsl at New Market, and
cay they would have captured his army had it
cot been for our cavalry. According to their
account, Sigei ran twenty miles without stop.
ping, abandoning hospitals and burning his
Trains, etc.
These papers state their losses At 10000 in
The battles with the Army OF the Potomac, but
claira q victory every time! They acknowl-
edge lssing twenty guns, but are silent as to
the number Of prisoners. Their trains were
running to Guinney's Station during last
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RYJ. c. MCGUIRE Il CO.. Auetionee,s.

LaRGE AND DEsIRABLE BRICK DWELLING.
HOUSE AND LOT ON PENNSYLV ANA AVE-
NmE, BETWEEN TWENTY. FOURTH AND
TWENTY FIFTH STREETS WEST
On MONDAY AFTERNOON May 81, at O'Clock
Oh the premises we shall sell. large three story
and attic Brick Dsellipe House wits dining room
extension, No. Pennsylvania avenue between
24tb and zsth streets west, containing thir teen
rooms, with water and gas; ais. . heating furpa
together with vacant Lot adj lining on thu east
eide improved with fruit trees and snrubbery
The House has lately been put in thorous re pair
ard is in all respect desirable a r sdeuce
Terms: One-third in cash; the remainder in sig
of trust on the premises.
Copveyances at the cost of the purchaser.
Early possession given
Will be added, a desirable Vacant Lot on the same
front 32 hy St.
my 23-dtd j O. MCGUIRE & GO, Auots.
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GUERRILLA OPERATIONS.

Guerrillas still infest the country in the rear
Of our army. especially about Fredericksburg
and Belle Plain; but they are being rapidly
thinned out by our cavalry. On Friday night
. general securing OF the country about Belle
Plain was made, and about one hundred were
brought IN, together with a number OF wagons
which they had captured from us. The num-
Der OF these "varmints" now at Belle Plain
awaiting transportation TO a military prison is
over 500 and some Of them are represented to
be desperate characters.
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81 Prom the publishers, from Hudson Tay-
Tor, 33i Pennsylvania avenue. and from Joe
ShilIinetSn, Odeon Building, we have the At.
1antie Monthly for June. Among the contribu-
tors % this rich number are such writers as
Lepgfeuow, Agassiz, Holmes. Mrs. Stowe,
Sala, Bayard Taylor. Robt. Browning, Nit.
cheIl, Mise Prescott, and Fitz Hugh Ludlow.
Also, from Hudson Taylor, Jos. Shillington.
Odeou Building, and John O. Parker, 379 F
street, We have the attractive Juae number of
Godey's Lady's Book.
.SAtiiingtou aends as also "A earIy copy Of
ina lateresting June number Of Peterson's La
ds<s Adcdtfne
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CAIRO, May 23.-Admiral Porter's flag ship
has arrived at Mound City. She reports that
the entire feet Is out Of the Red river, the dam
having reached a height on the 18th, to enable
them to move.
An extensive conf1agration recently occurred
at Natchez, consuming several blocks Of costly
dwellings. It is supposed to have been the
work of an incendiary.
Our forces evacuated Alexandria last week
and moved toward Sellsport.
The officers of the steamer Laurel Hill,
which had arrived at New Orleans, state that
they distinctly heard cannonading from the
direction our forces had taken. &.
The feet was much annoyed in passing out
by guerrillas, who lined the banks Of the river
(rom Alexandria to Fort De Russy.
A portion of Alexandria was burning when
the Laurel Hill left. This steamer had two
hundred sick on board. and while flying the
hospital flags was fired into ten miles below
Alexandria, but no injury resulted.
Gen. MeClernand, who was seriously Ill,
was on board. and Col. Mott, of the A9th Ohio,
and many other officers OF rank who were
killed, and q greater part OF our troops slaugh-
tered, Of which there were 500 on board the
steamer City Belle at the time she was cap
tured and burned by the rebels thirty miles
below Alexandria In the early part Of the
month.
Fourteen delegates to the Baltimore Conven-
ton were elected by the State convention on
the 10th. The Delta says the action of the con-
yention was harmonious, the members en-
dorsing the general policy, civil and military,
of the administration, ard also heartily ap.
proved the military and civil career Of Gen.
Banks, and the policy inaugurated by Gov.
Hahn for putting down the rebellion and re-
storing the Union.
Late intelligence from Matamoras represent
things to be in q very unsettled state, bad feel
ing existing between the native and French
residents.
Gen. Cortinas and star while riding through
the streets were insulted by Frenchman; q
general quarrel ensued, and weapons were
drawn and freely used by both parties. Cor
tinas' Adjutant General during the melee shot
one Frenchman dead, and another was subse-
ouently arrested and executed the next day by
Cortinas. Much excitement prevailed, and
many French residents were leaving the city.
All is quiet in the vicinity Of Brazos.
Judge Hancock, one OF the most prominent
Union men Of Texas. had escaped from Rebel.
dom, and arrived at Brownsville accompanied
by about twenty others.
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New York Stock List-First Board.
IRx, TIM Pa0pla1a Ina

U. S. coupon SIS, 1851, lax; U. S. 5.9Us, 1861
Certificates Of Indebtedness, 9Sn; Gold, 162 4
N. Y. Central, l34x; Erie, ll6H; Hudson, 152 I
Harlem, 2s0h; Reading, 142H Michigan Central
132X; Cleveland and Plrtsburg, HEX; Galene
and Chicago, 134x; Cleveland and Toledo
1872; Chicago and Rock leland. 1l7x; Mil.
waukie and Prairie du CHEN, FOX; Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne and Chicago, 117K; Alton and
Terra Haute, e.; Chicago and North western
IS; Quicksilver, IS.
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FROM RED RIVER.

The Dam q Success-The Gunboats and
Iron. clads Safe.
The following despatch was received at the
Navy Department yesterday morning:
CAIRO, ILLINOIs.-Hon. Gideon Wells, Secre-
tary Of the Nary: l have just received letter
from Lieutenant Commander Breese, dated
mouth Of Red river, May Is he writes as
follows: "This morning q bearer of dis.
patches from Banks was received at Fort De
Russy, who says when he left one of the gun
boats was coming over the falls, and 1t was
currently reported that all would get over.
He knew nothing more. / have information
from q reliable source that the dam mas been
completed, and we may soon expect to hear
that all the iron. clads are over"
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GOVERNOR SEYMOUR TAKES ACTION
IN REGARD TO THE SEIZURE
OFTBE NEW YORK NEWS.
pRR ORElCES

ALBANY, MAJ 23-Gov. Seymour has writ
ten to the District Attorney Of New York, di-
rectine him to procure indictments against all
engaged in the seizure of the Offices OF the
journal of CONNIE rec and World.
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FIRE AT ALBANY.

ALBANY, M y 23-The new car shop OF the
Central Railroad at West Albany was de-
etroyed by fire before morning. The fire Ii
supposed to have originated in the waste room
Loss about $4,000.
Daniel Sicily was arrested to. day, charged
with having shot Bernard Monahan, In Brook
lyH.
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NEW REGIMENTS,

"
The 169th Ohio, $40 men, Lieut. Col. Carr;
143d Ohio, $50 men, Col. Vodrey; 15sth Ohio,
$50 men roth Ohio, 500 men, Maj Jenkins
one hundred days men called out for special
seryice-arrived yesterday.
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THE BAR. BOWLING ALLEY AND ROOM
] for two Billiard Tables at the Surf House.
Atlantic City, n. j ~ will be rented for the ooIn
ing season on reasonable terms. Apply at the
off re Of the National Hotel my g. 81
STRAYED-Estrsy, came TO the undsIsignet
- stable on Saturday evening, one SORKEL
HORSE marked with Government condemned
mark, II. c." The owner or owners are requested
take hin, away NJ j. POPE,
Livery Stable on street,
my St. betw. 9th and 9th streets east.
FURNISHED FRONT ROOM FOR RENT. to 8
T gentleman and wife, two three gentle
men. Also, one unfurnished Front Room win b
rented for an Office, at 44S 18th street, between
and H. A few table boarders taken. References
required myH-n'
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~NOTICE-THET TIN PLATE AND SHEET
Iron hersby Ffsfsd t
o'clock at the shepherd IS Hall, over Waite's drug
store, on the corner of Louisiana avenue and eth
BY order Of the Committee my S-st.
n~ICE CREAM AND STRAWBERRY FEsTI-
US vAL-The exercises Of the Foundry Fair
sin IF s served
reasonable rates. Choice vocal and instru mental
mI S be Let all the friends the
Admittsnce Is cents: No hall price tickets.
n~sADDLE AND HARNEssMAKERs TAKE
informed that majority journeynien saddle
town have formed themselves into an ASSOCIATION
for the purpose of getting up uniform bill of
and let others go to the trouble and en
OF advancing wages for him to come in at a late
at meeting 70 Gs
will mai it cost you something more than it
would at present The resolution as it passed the
Rssolrsd That any ,CSutaey%sn saddle or har
ecntinui1s in empiosment until re ISL Of June,
viii be charged on application thereafter not less
The next meeting H viii be held on TUESDAY
hlENING, May 18th, at u o'clock, at Germania
Hal street 6etTsen ss sss Isl ftrf ptssdent
ondary School, under the direction of Prof. J. II.
Daniel at Odd Fellows Hall. Navy Yard, on YES
DAY EVENING, the oath instant. commencing at
d tos O'Clock. The proceeds of the concert will be
used for the purchase of pianos for the school.
his finest pianos for the occasion. my 2l-3t
~BIBLl SOCIETY-The thirty sixth ami
@ .xersary of the Washington city Bible So
ciety will be held in the First yterian Church.
O'Clock.
DR.. ,PAnkER. the president, will preside, sup
ported by the pastors Of the several churches of
the city.
Addresses will be delivered by Rev. DR.. TAYLOR,
corresponding secretary of the American Bible
Society, and by Rev. DR.. SAwTELL, delegate of the
The President And Mrs. Lincoln have intimated
snsts a Dr. or ss: musical tai
ent in the city will lead the singing.
he public are cordially invited
M MILLER
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OYJ. c. MCGUIRE 4 CO.. Au.tioneers.

RY J. c. MCGUIRE CO., Auetioneers.
THREE DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS AT THE
CORNER or SEVENTH ANDT STREETS, AND
IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE SEVENTH
STREET RAILROAD DEPOT.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May 9th, at O..
O'Clock. the premises. we shall sell lots No. .,
2f anCfN in Wiltber gers subdivision of square No.
Al fronting together 7 feet on Seventh street west
at the corner Of north street; and running back
l28 feet or street, to a II foot alley.
These lots are Immediately opposite the City Pas
senger Railroad Company Depot and stables, and
are considered desirable for business purposes.
Terms: One-third in cash; the remainder in 81 Z
and twelve months with interest. secured by deed
of trust on the premises. Conveyances at the cost
my sd IRep.j J. C. MCGUIRE & co. Auets
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Iatiops to the ek.ent they supposed they hsd
the power TIT that THE and doubtless had they
believed they had the power they would have
altogether prohibited tsem as they were by
parliamentary statute on Ergfand,
With regard 70 these spec uiation in gold, call
them br whatever name they might IL seemed
to the Court that there was no class of business
pursued amongst men entitled to 30 little en-
enlargement at the hands OF courts OF Justice
as these speculations-time speculation in
gold. and In stocks also, though they had moth
ing 10 do with stocks in this Gaze.
Msesrs. Brett and Bradley remarked that
they considered the Instructions Of his honor
in taking the case from the jury by practically
confiscating for the use of the defendants,
Sweeney & Hnyck, the monies placed int
their hands by the plaintiff, As profits on or
securities for the purchases OF gold made by
the defendants as the plaintiffs brokers, and
for which purchases they charged ana re-
ceiyed commissions for their aerv'"c
The counsel also stated that, as this w.s - .
rtsIio. .-,....,.Iag such
contracts. they meant TO take exceptions and
carry the case up on appeal, and they required
the bills Of exception to DO signed before the
Jury were DISCHARGED.
To these remarks the Judge replied that the
counsel had correctly construed his remarks
and the prayers granted by him.
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9vYrom Leonard Scott o., the New York
snh,ishers, we hav We their admirable reprint Of
the gdsnburp Revsew for April, containing nine
articles cl more than average interest
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DY VIM. L. WALL & CO., AuctiopeArs
ID At the Horse Bazaar. 9S La. az.

ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF CARRIAGE
On SATURDAY MORNING, 18th instant, at 10
O'Clock We viii sell at the Bazaar by ords, Of the
Administrator, very hne two Horse Carriage
nearly new, built by g. r. Hall, and suitable for
private family.
Terms: Four months credit. secured by note o!
purchaser, satisfactorily endorsed with interest
T. BURCH Administra
my23 ". l.. WALL & co, Aucts.
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~ Que hundred students OF hs IVA uni'
yersi,Y have volunteered In the hundred day
Ss-ps- ere Of the professors going as captain,
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RYJ c. McaUIRE& co., Auetioneers.
BRICK HousR AND LOT MAR THE NAVY
YARD

On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, May 18th at
o'cloos on the prenises: we shall SELL good two
story Brick D1 ellins Hons. md Lot. south X
street between 10Th aud 18th street east, with
outlet from the rear to 18th street
Terms: One.third In cash; the residue In sig
and twelve months, with interest. secured BY
deed o trust on the promises, or all cash ct thu
option OF 1.-THE purchaser.
COVE vances at the coat Of the purchaser.
mySd J G. McGrTI IRE & CO., Aucts
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JERSEY AVENUE AND NORTHLST
= On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May q. at 6 O clock.
on the premises sh II H. part OF Lot No. in
Squa-e No $50 fronting each about az feet on the
east side Of New jersey avenue, at rhe corner n
North street and runnine hacs an average depta
Of shou' no feet to q 10 foot alley.
These Lots are of good size for building purpo
are well located. AMI wi be sold to tee hi sh-
est bidder
Terms: one third cash the r,mai ,der in six and
twelve months with interest. secured by desd OF
trust on the premises
Copveyances and stamps at the cost Of the pur
chsscr
payment Of So will be required on each at the
time If sale,
my2s-d &C. MCGUIRE & CO., Aucts.
TRep.1
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RY JAS. c. MEG UIRE Il CO., Auctionsers.

FRAME BUILDING, LEASE. LICENSE. GOOD
WILL, STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A RES
TATRANT ATPCBLIC AUCTION
On FRIDAY MORNING. MAY 9th, at II o'clock.
at the foot of pod street immediately oppotte tn
old gas house shall sell the Forrest Restaurant
comprising frame building contain ming large bar
room. chamber. and kitchen. the whole en-.
closed with good fence. with ane cellar under
the whole. together with the ease on the ground
license. stock Of liquors. good will and fixtures
The place hss been doing a good business, and is
only sold because the owner wishes to go on a
farm Terms cash
my % iRepi &c. MEG UIRE CO.. Aucts.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From the Southwest.

La, EVACUATED BY OUR
FORCES
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r ACK SILK
LA CK Sill X Sill
We have now in store all grades of Chss. Payen
& Co.'s celebrated all boiled Lyons Black
TAFFETY SILKS,
from $3.50 to 81 per yard. These goods were bought
at Payens public sale last week for less than cost
of Importation. The prices we have marked ON
them is but small advance on the auction cost.
FROM THE SAME SALE
We have Is pieces PLAIN TAFFETAS and POULT
DE SOLE. in Blues, Browns, Greens, PUPPIES
CUR, Lilac and Whitehall splendid quality, price
only sl.76 per yard.
EMBROIDERED SILK GRENADINES.
Prom wilmerding. Rosuet 4 Co.'s great auction
sale last week we have Is pieces
SILK GRENADINES,
in beautiful styles and syperb quality, which We
are selling at rs cents PEI yard
cents.
PARIS PLAID TAFFETAs. at 81 cents, very
cheap.
Lupins' best quality of GRAPE MARETZ and
TAMARTINEs in all of the most desirable colors
an shades.
Lupins' CoLoRED MoUssELAINs, finest quail.
ity, 50 and 81 cents.
~ Many other DRESS GOODS from auction
equally as cheap. j. MAY & CO..
sos Pennsylvania avenue,
myr-t between 9th and 10th SITS.
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THE NINTH ARMY CORPS
II is understood that the Ninth Army corps
(9en. Burnside's command) has been merged
into the Army Of the Potomac