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SECOND EDITION.
4 O'CLOCK p. n.
PUSH ON THE COLUMN ,

The President, by his journey to Fortress
Monroe, and the patient hearing he has given
to the rebel deputation, has afforded to the
country the best evidence Of his disposition to
do all that may be done consistent with the
national honor to put stop to the further
effusion Of blood.
Associated with him In the Journey and
interview with the rebel deputation was our
distinguished Secretary Of State. The rebel
deputation cannot, therefore. aver that they
were not afforded full opportunity to make
their representations to our Government, even
though they were not permitted to visit Wash
ington.
The result Of the interview was as we anti
cipated, and as we have prepared our readers
to expect. The rebels, or their leaders at least,
are not yet prepared to accept the only terms
we can offer, lie. to lay down their arms and
return to the Union.
1t Is we'll that the mask has been thus eff.
fectually stripped from the face of these as.
sumed peace commissioners by President Lin
coin and Secretary Seward. All parties sere
will now recognize that there is to be no peace
short OF fighting the thing squarely through.
While Lees army remains intact at Rich.
mond thsre can be no peace worth having.
So, push on the column: Forward Peace
Commissioners Grant and Sherman.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SATURDAY, February q.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY d.
SENATE.-The Vice President laid before the
Senate communication from the Secretary
OF War In reply to resolution in referenc e
to barracks supposed to be erected in Wash.
ington for the accommodation of clerks.
Mr.. Pomeroy said he had petition from
BioOdgod Brett, a citizen of New York, the ex-
act character of which he did not know, but as
it was respectful in language he supposed it
ought to be presented.
Several Senators-What Is itl
Mr.. Pomeroy proceeded to read, saying that
it was for an alliance offensive and defensive
with the Confederate States for acquisition OF
Mexico If necessary in carrying out the Mon
roe doctrine, &c and other measures with q
view to ultimate reunion.
Mr.. Trumbull objected to the reception Of
the petition. He thought Senators should not
offer petitions which, in their places here, they
conf they know nothing about. It might be
q very improper paper. =.
Mr.. Foster said the gentleman from Kansas
had informed US what the petition Was-that It
was for an alliance defenses and offensive
with the Confederate States. 5-.
MT Pomeroy explained that he had looked
over the petition sufficiently to gee its general
character. He would withdraw IL for the pres.
ent. and read it over In the meantime. ana
could present 1t hereafter IL satisfied OF Its
being proper petition. = aaa zz9,cssE -,
Mr.. Dixon called. up the bui 70 amend tns
charter Of the Metropolitan Railroad Compa.
ny, allowing to build lines to the arsenal Had
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GRANT.
Movements of the Rebels.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac
Feb. 2.-Aii the hospitals in the field were
cleared day or two since, the inmates being
sent to City Point and General Hospital, where
they could receive more care and be in better
quarters. This change, NO doubt, gave rise to
the rumors OF an intended movement.
Deserters who came in day report the re-
turn to our front OF the troops recently sent to
North Carolina to meet Union force said to
be marching on Weldon.
The enemy in front Of Petersburg have been
jubilant for day or two, INDUCING in freq uent
cheering, but on what account is not known
here.
Col. Ruggles, one Of the oldest officers in the
army, has been assigned to duty as Assistant
from his extensive acquaintance with the du-
ties Of the position, acquired under former
commanders Of this army, Will no doubt dis
charge them satisfactorily
w. d. McGREGoR.
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MRS. LINCoLHs RRoRPTIoN.-.The drawing
room reception by Mrs. Lincoln this afternoon
was attended by distinguished crowd OF per-
SONS, who throaged all the rooms thrown open
to visitors.
Mrs. Lincoln received all her guests with
marked kindness. She was tastefuliy alfred
in 3 heavy black velvet dress, trimmed with
white cord and buttons, an elegant point lace
shawl, headdress OF flowers and lace, white
kid gloves and fan.
The President. who was in attendance, was
very cheerful, and during the reception hours
conversed freely with number OF his intimate
acquaintance.
Among the very large lumber OF notable per.
sons present were the lady members Of Secre-
tary Welles family; Major General Halleck and
lady; Vice Admiral Farragut and lady; Sena-
tor Hendricks, and lady; General A E. Eaton,
and the rooms were thronged with new arri-
walls at p m.
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Affairs In Georgetown.

FOUND DEAD.-This morning, about eight
o'clock, child about five days old, son Of
Ann Lonisa Daniels, who resides on 9th street,
between Market and Frederick streets, was
found dead in its bed. 1t is supposed that the
child was overlaid and smothered by its
mother. The Coroner was notified to hold an
inquest.
THE HAY SCALHs-This morning, in conse-
quence OF the complaint of John L Dufeif,
President of the Board OF Commissioners OF
Montgomery county, Md, presented TO the
Common Council last night, the weigher of
hay called upon the sealer of weights and
measures to test the scales and weights, and
the test resulted in the endorsement Of the
scales as correct.
The weigher, when performing his duty ac-
cordiBg to law, always makes fair deduction
tor the dampness OF hay, straw, and fodder,
according to his judgment.
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKETING TRANSACT
tons Of importance. Inquiry for flour i'm
proving. Market firm. Supers, 81 .25aS Ii 50;
Extras, $1175 to S12. No arrivals or sales Of
grain reported.
PORT OF GRORGRTowN.-Ths only clearance
from this port since the Goth of January is the
brig Rainbow, Cassidy, for Baltimore, cleared
yesterday.
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Return Of President Lincoln and
Secretary Seward.
THE INTERVIEW WITH THE REREJ,
DEPUTATION

President Lincoln and Secretary Seward ar.
rived IN Washington at 9.25 this morning, BY
special train from Annapolis on their return
from Fortress Monroe.
The President, who left here ON Thursday,
at ills, accompanied by Mr. Geo. S. Koontz,
the agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, arrived at Annapolis at lis and in
company with Mr.. K, proceeded to the Naval
Academy, where the steamer Collyer had
steamed up, and going on board, left immedi.
ateiy, and arrived at Fortress Monroe at an
early hour yesterday morning, and during
yesterday morning, the two boats, the Mary
Martin bearing the rebel deputation to Fort
ress Monroe. and the River Queen, on which
hr. seward went down, Were dashed side by
side, during which time the President and
Secretary Of State and the rebel deputation had
protracted interview.
The boats separated about dusk, and the
River Queen Immediately started for Amman.
oils, where she arrived early this morning.
The special train which was in waiting for
the party left that place at 7.3O, and arrived
here, as stated above, at 925
Generals Williams and Ingalls,. who came
up on the Colyer last night, were on the same
train, as were also Mr.. r. S. Chew, of the State
Department. who went down with MIR. Sew.
ard Major Eckert Superintendent of the O.
5. Military Telegraph; and Charles Forbes,
attache OF the White House, who accompanied
the President
The parties were in conference several
hours. and Just before the boats parted
company friendly ieave-takings were ex-
changed between our officials and the rebel
deputation.
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FINAScIAL.-From yesterdays New York

FINANcIAL.-From yesterdays New York
Commercial Advertiser:
The stock market is but little effected by the
important negotiations at Fortress Monroe.
There is such an utter incredulity as to the
possibility Of peace coming out Of the negotia-
lions, that stocks are actually Strengthening
pending the interchange of views with the rebel
commissioners. The affairs of the market are
conducted almost entirely without regard to
the apparent possibility that the wires may at
any moment bring news that basis OF nego-
tiation has been determined upon and an arms.
tice proclaimed. Governments are weak, and
1aA lover. The truth is that it is generally
taken for granted that the negotiators will sep.
Arate only with an increased resolution to
prosecute hostilities with greater severity, in
which case there would be a strong upward
bound in prices 1t is this apprehension that
prevents any movement tor fall, upon the
facts Of the situation.
The gold market opened at 206 and has con-
tinued during the morning at near that figure.
The operators appear to have little confidence
in amy pacific result coming out of the pending
negotiations with the rebel Commiss toner's
There is general abundance OF money, and
the rates tend ywnward.
Foreign exchange is rather more in demand,
In preparation for TO- morrow's steamer; but
with such an abundance OF bills as there is at
present on the market. the leading dra wers find
1t impossible TO make transactions at late rates.
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~ Fourteen prisoners of war from Western
Virginia were sent to Fort McHenry yesterday
for exchange. Two guerrillas were also sent
to the fort to be imprisoned during the war
~ The chief engineer of the Buffalo dre de {.
partment, in his report of the recent extensive
fire in that city. argues against blowing up
buildings to check fire, as it is liable to weak
en- the building mined.
~ Gottchalk's income is stated at 1895.
IL A man in Pennsylvania died lately from
paralysis, produced By buckling his skate
straps so tight around his ankles as to prevent
the blood from circulating.
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EALLY CHEAP DRY GOODS,
AT 8. n. MEYENBERG'5.

Having bought the entire remaining stock Of the
lately retired firm Of Messrs. ]. T. Potter, Marta
no Co., of New York, at a low price for cash
with deduction of per cent vi II sell the whole
stock at prices named on the bill below still leav-
ing profit of per cent. to myself and to the
public the greatest bar gains.
The sale will commence MONDAY, Jan. 3Oth
until sold.
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ASSISTANT TRRAsURER.-The Assistant
Treasurer at New York is here at the invita-
ton Of the Treasury Department. New York
hnanciers are on the qui rfre concerning his
consultations with the Secretary, and the prob
abilities Of the prompt payment OF interest due
In March and May next.
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THE DRAFT.-Successful efforts have been
made by New York to have her quota under
the recent call of troops largely reduced by the
deductions OF the proper credits from the
assigned quota. This has been effected by the
earnest appeals OF prominent citizens, chiefly
IN the city OF New York, to the proper authori-
ties at w ashington. The Philadelphia Ledger
referring to the matter as applicable to that
city, urges prompt action TO have the enroll.
ment lists revised, and publishes q table show
ing that proper credits up to January 81 will
reduce the quota by $3.50. Concerning New
YORK the correspondent OF the Ledger says:
dispatches from the supervisors committee,
VINO are In w ashington to demonstrate with
Provost Marshal Fry against the excessive
quota, were received here this morning They
are OF character to give a reasonable assur-
anee that Jusuce Will be done, and the quota
reduced; also, that the President and Secretary
Of War are disposed to acquiesce i'm the oninion
that the draft cannot legally take Mia "a mil
fifty days have elapsed after the finai assign.
meIt of the quota. This announcement Sas
done uch TO quiet the uneasiness in the ~
lie mind, as under the conviction that if th.t
construction be conceded, the men required of
us can be raised, by liberal bounties, without
draft.
If the statement be correct that the draft will,
not be legal until fifty days after assignment of
the quota, the time for making the draft it
would seem, must be extended beyond the 18th
of February, as the assignments were not M AIDE
before the early or middle part of January
not cause relaxation OF effort to I'LL the quota
under the call.
~A Nassau letter of the 18th states that
there were over two and half million pounds
of bacon stored at that point awaiting chance
TO be carried through the blockade. Much of
this bacon Is from the Northern States, sent
there to run the blockade.
- The fees Of the attorneys and counsellors
employed by the War Department from the
3Oth OF une, 1863, to The LIST OF January, 1865,
amount to s23,47l.
~Lieutenant Cushing's brother officers
nickname him the Duke of Aloemarle.".
The Superintendent Of the Pacific Rail.
road receives salary OF $4,000 per annum
80 The Ice in the Hudson river is breaking
ferry boats. and doing some damage 10 shin.
ping.
~ The great northern wilderness, known
as the John Brown tract, Is virtually a nre
serve for game, and laws have been enacted
for its preservation. Game abounds without
limit. -Four hundred deer were killed on Ro.
Quette river last summer.
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GONE TO NEW YoRK.-Mr. Jay Cooke has
gone to New York for the purpose of compIet-
ing arrangements for the sale of the Seven
thirty loan.
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COMMISSARY GENERAL OF PRISONERS
Yesterday General Hoffman ass umed the du-
ties OF Commissary General of Prisoners here,
relieving General H. W. Vessels GenI Hoff-
man formerly occupied this position, but was
transferred to Western Mississippi some time
ago, to act in the same capacity there.
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Ia % dtd
ia 16-dln
= On NATIONAL LOAN .,

7.3O NATIONAL LOAN 7 30
Mr.. JAY COOKE, of our firm, having resumed
the General Agency for Government Loans, we
prepared to furnish promptly to agents and
purchasers
US. 73O TREASURY NOTES
These notes are issued, under date of August Is,
1864. in denomonations of
$50, 800, $500. 81 900 and So. 900.
They bearing interest at 1919 per cent. per an
mum, and have coupons attached, payable in law
full money, on February 18th and August 18th of
each year. The principal will be paid in lawful
money on August 18th, 1867; or. at the option of
the heIder, the notes may then be exchanged, ut
par, for
q. FIVE TWENTY BONDS,
redeemable at the pleasure of the Government at
any time after FIVE years, and payable twenty years
from August LIST, 1867, with interest at
Six PER CENT IN COIN.
payable semi az nually, These bonds are at pres
ent worth in the market about NINE PER CENT
premium, from which deduct the premium upon
the accrued gold interest. and there is left nett
premium upen the bonds Of Blk PER CENT,
with o prospect OF a much greater value at the
date of the z aturity Of the seven-Thirty Notes.
We receive in payment for subscriptions the sew
eral issues of
FIVE PER CENT TREASURY NOTES,
allowing accrued interest thereon. We also take
Certificates of Indebtedness and Government
Bonds of all issues at their current value.
Full information furnished upon application In
person by mail.
CAUTION TO BUYERS AND HOLDERS OF
7-30 NOTES.
In order to prevent the mutilation fthese notes
the Secretary Of the Treasury has given notice
that the notes are not negotiable unless all the ua-
matured coupons are attached.
JAY COOKE & CO.,
feb 4dtf Bankers
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APPLICANTS FOR POSITIONS IN THE COL.
ORED CORPS.

An order has recently been issued directing
applicants for positions in the Colored Corps
to make the application in their own hand
writing, and to state how long they have been
in the service, their age, birthplace, and pro.
fession or trade before entering the service
manders of the applicants are also necessary
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J. Y. POTTER, MARTANO & 90.
The whole of the bill will be sold at the above
prices, without deviation, and without discount,
at 8. NJ. MEYENBERGB,
No. 4S Market Space,
bet. 7th and 9Th sts.
tUnder the Avenue House,
My stock of LADIES' FURs, CLOAKS and DRY
oooDs will also be sold at much reduced prices.
feb Pat ss.-t...
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GOBBLED Up.

Four rebels, all of the 18th Virginia cavalry,
were gobbled up in Loudon county by q scout.
ing party OF the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry,
and sent in yesterday. Their names are John
E. Gilbert, George Gilbert, Lewis Dooley, and
Edward Jenkins.
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TRANSPORTATION FOR REBEL DESERTERS.
The number OF rebel deserters coming within
our lines has been go large during the past
month that 100000 have been expended in fur
nishing them transportation to points in the
North.
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SPECIAL EXCHANGE

Lieut.. Gawley and Private George Duskey
10Th Virginia (rebel) cavalry, have been sent
to Fortress Monroe ior special exchange, by
order of the War Department
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THE REBEL DESERTERS.

For the week ending January4 4, two hundred
rebel deserters have been received here from
the armies of the Potomac and James, all of
whom took the oath and were furnished with
transportation to such points as they desired
to go,
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THE OLD CAPTION PRIsoN.-Owing to the
reception Of such large number of rebel pris 4.
oners, it is found necessary to clear out the
Old Capitol prison each month. Yesterday
forty seven rebel officers, including Col J. W.
Hunter, OF the 6Sth Nor h Carolina, were sent
to Fort Delaware, under a strong guard. At
the same time eighty seven rebel prIvates were
dispatched to Fort Warren, Boston harbor
There are still in the Old Capitol large num-
Der OF rebel prisoners, including many guer-
rillas, belonging to Mosby's and Whites gang.
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feb 4-dtf

THE AMERICAN HOYLE, BY " rrumps."
L Hoyles Games. Whist with rules for playing
the Game. Hand Book of Whist. Whist Players
Manual Pardon's Hand Book of Whist, Lon ION
Whist, Back CANNON and Draughts. Hand Book
of Betting, London Chess and Drau shts by Cap.
tain Crsw !ey, London Whist. Loo and Cribbags.
by Captain Cra~Iey. London. Bridgewatsr Tres.
Practice of Whist. Caebs Whist. London.
Eue hire and its Laws, by a Professor. Mardon ON
billiards, London. Croquet, by Captain Mayns
Reid.
feb4 PRANCK TAYLOR
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u.;i ps rich gloss and exquisite perfume to the
P,an.i ar r. superior to Any other Pomsde extant.
soio oy al Druggists Price ssc and 7Sc. rsr bottle
RUTLERs BALsAMIO MIXTUR1 -rh;. ala
- well known and entirely reliable rsmsd y Tor
secret Msisoes, IL for sale By all Drussists Priee
81 Pe1 oo'''o' jan lsee1y,a-
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CABINET MEETING.-A special meeting of
the Cabinet was held to- day, which lasted from
twelve unit, one O'clock
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THE INTERVIEW WITH THE REBEL
DEPUTATI0N.

The President and Secretary OF State arrived
this morning at 10 o'clock from Fortress Mon
roe.
We learn that they had an informal confer
ence yesterday with Alexander H. Stephens
and his associates, r. M. T. Hunter and J. A.
Campbell, on board the River Queen, in
Hampton Roads.
The conference occupied four hours, and re-
suited in no change of the attitude either OF the
Government or Of the rebels
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THE TABLRAUx at the Grace Church Fair
at Island Hall, last night, were admirable.
and repetitions were called for again and
again in each instance. They will, by partic-
ular request, be repeated o-night, to afford an
opportunity to those not present last night to
enjoy them tonight. The oand belonging to
the list regiment Meigs Guard will be present,
and furnish some more or their good music.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTs


n~HOTICE = There will be an Adjourn
H8 Meeting Of the Georsetswn Draft Associ-
instant, at ~ clock. at the Georgetown Custom
House, to afford all persons liable to draft an
pertuRity of becoming mem bers, and thereby So.
curing themsslyes exem ption from the same.
GEORGE HILL, Jr., President.
E. SHOEMAKER, Secretary. ct
TTO THE CITIZENS OF GEORGETOWN.
D. C.
Having been requ ested by many ef my friends to
become candidate for the office Of Mayor, at the
ensuing election this is to state that will do So
Very respectfully HENRY ADDISON.
Georgetown, d. c., Jan. 81. 1865. tel2taw4w
n@THE UNION LEAGUE, IN CeNvEN.
W. ton, have made the following nomina tions
for f. Mayor and Common Council of Georgetown,
y F S mAYos-eEoRsE HILL. JR
For Convex CoUNCIL-DR. CHARLES II.
CRAIGIH CLEMENT A. PECK. WILLIAM r.
COLLINS, WILLIAM II. ROHRER. JOHN e.
MAKER. JAMES ". DERBLE. j. A. MAGRU-
DER, JOHN MARBURY, JE.. BENEDICT
HUTCHlNS. Ia II 2awllt&d6t
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ToRENT-W board two pleasantly farn.shed
L ROOMS. Also, Table Board. 372 G strast.
corner -. st fe ct
TOR SALE--A small sTORKHOUsE on Sd street.
Il between and X SITS. For psrticuIa rs inquire
att BROWNS Blacksm tn Shop, on G g.. north :.
betwe en- 9th and 10th streets west. fe 4-lw'
THE CHEAP GROCERY AND PRODUCE
L STORE-New Fresh Buckwheat, Fresh Eggs.
Butter, pure Lard. for family use, Choice Cheese;
also, the sugar refined Pop Corn; 334 ST., near
18th. fe4 St
NOTICE.. P. WIEGMANN, dealer in and i'm
Y porter of Havana and Domestic Sc AIRS, 400
Pennsylvania avenue. between Sd and AZ streets,
respectfully informs the public that the publisher
of the Washing ton and GeorSetown Directory, in
publishing his card. has wronsfuily ms Eted also
having sold all his int srest in the tobacco store
Washington Building to Gustav Munder on or
about the middle of June last.
He takes this occasi IN to invite the public in
general and his friends in particular to cal. at his
place. 40 PeDnsylgasis avenue. MhsEs they vii i
BACCO, SNUFF. PIPES: FANCY ARTICL Els.
&C., of all sorts and At asonsble prices
WIEGMANN, $50 Perna av.
PSI would especially call the attention Of
smokers to my celebrated PUNCH SEGARS, six
for q dollar. feb 4-eoira.
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GRAND LARCENY.-John Clancy was az
rested by Officer Parker Tor the larceny of $50
from Eva Baker. The money was recovered,
and the prisoner was held for further hearing
by Justice Boswell.
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New 1.3O Loan.

We desire to aid the Gov eminent A gent in bring
ing to the notice of the people this new Loan.
which is peculiarly adapted to temporary invest
ment, the notes being more of the nature of cur
rency than long bonds and therefore mere readily
convertible into money.
The Notes will be issued in denominations Of
$50, 500, $500, 81 900 and $4,000, will run
three years from August Is. 1854. will bear 10
PER CENT. INTEREST in currencyto Tor one cent
per day on 500, payable half yearly, and at mstu-
rity will be redeemed in currency or, If the holder
nrafsr will be converted into $50 bonds, bearing
six per cent iaterest in gold.
We are authorized to receive Eve per cent legal
tenders in payment of subscriptions, allowing ac-
crued interest to date of receipt.
fsbsf LEWIS JOHNSON d 90.
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OUR CITIZENS should not forget the sacred
concert at Growers Theater TO- orrow night
in aid of the sick and wounded soldiers,