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THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Propricter. Da rall sheesh thot mane seine pana erie SEPT eee WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY...SEPTEMBER 21, 1564, eee WF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, EXTRA. THE VICTORY IN THE VALLEY. Sheridan in Pursuit of Early’s 8 hele Ferce— Nothing farther officially has been heard from Sheridan, who is now with his whole force in active pursuit of Early’s shattered army. An aggregate of three thousand prisoners had been sent in by him up to last night. The highest estimate that has reached here of our losses in killed, wounded and missing, is two thonsand. The rebel General Bradley Johnson is re- ported badly wounded in the fighting on Mon- day. LATER OF SHERIDAN’S, GREAT VIC- TORY. already Secured Loss at Least 10,000 Already. Information received by the Government up to 11% a. m. to-day makes it certain that up to this morning Sheridan had secyred 5,000 pris. oners, and every hour more are being sent to the rear. The rebels had saven generals killed and ‘wounded in the engagement—Rhodes, Whar- ton, Gordon and Ramseur killed; and Terry, Brad. Johnson and Fitzhugh Lee wounded. The pursuit was vigorously pushed yester- day, and is doubtless being pressed to-day with no lessenergy. So far it is certain that the rebel loss was atleast ten thousand, and the operations in the course of our pursuit may make it double that number ere the end of the week. ee OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN, ae Further of Sheridan's great Victory—His Captures of Prisoners, Battle Fla, &e., Greater than at first Reported—Early’s Defeat a Complete Rout—Sheridan in Pursuit—All well with Sherman. aay Sarr WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 9 p.m. To Mojor General Diz, New York: The following is the latest intelligence re- ceived from Gen. Sheridan : “HARPER’S Ferrey, VA., Sept. 20,8 p.m.— Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War: The body of General Russell has arrived. As — as embalmed it will be forwarded te New ork. “General McIntosh, with a leg amputated, has just come in. He isin good spirits. Sev- eral officers from the front report the number of prisoners in excess of three thousand. The number of battle-flags captured was fifteen in- stead ofnine. All concur that it was acom- plete rout. Our cavairy started in pursuit at daylight this morning. Sheridan, when last heard from, was at Kearnstown. +I sent forward, this morning, ample medi- cal supplies, and full subsistence for the entire army goes forward. [f youdo not hear from me often, it will be because of the distance we are from the ecene of action, and because I send you only such information as I esteem reliabie. “JOHN B. STEVENSON, Brigadier Gen’l.”” ‘The President has appointed General Sheri- dan & brigadier in the regular army, and as- signed him to the permanent command of the Middle Military Division. General Grant has ordered the armies under his command to fire a salute of one hundred guns at 7 o'clock to- poeyrbSahd morning, in honor of Sheridan’s great victory. bert and Averill kept ups strong picket line all along the juan, and by demonstrating in force at Burns Ford, kept a large portion of the enemy at that of the field, which was nearly twelve miles distant from the point where it was intended our eooey should op- erate and strike Arey Lrg tell Rodale = ould result in the signal defeat o: "s army. The oy in_the arrival of the Nineteenth Corps enabied Early to move Gordon’s Divi- sion ata double quick from Bunker Hill, dis- tant about ten miles, and bring it up in time to form a line of battle with Breckinridge’s, Ram- seur’sand Rhodes’ commands, who had al- ready arrived and were formed in a belt of woods skirting the Berryville and Winchester Pike. As soon as the Nineteenth Corps arrived, it was formed in four lines of battle about three hundred yards apart, on the right of the Sixth Corps, and everything being in readiness the advance was sounded at about 12 o'clock, and the different lines moved forward. The first line had not advanced more than two hundred yards before it became warmly en; with enemy, who were posted in line about six hundred yards distant; at the same time our artillery opened a furious can- nonade, throwing shells and solid shot into the o7 ite woods, where the enemy could be distinctly seen moving up reinforcements. Our different lines of battle continued to ad- vance steadily until they had approached with- in nearly two hundred yards of the enemy’s line, when the rebels opened 8 furious cannon- ade with grape and cannister from two batte- ries which they nad Deetoualy kept secreted, and which ploughed through our advancing lines, mowing down large numbers of our men. The first line was obliged to give way under so murderous a fire, and in retreating behind the second line threwit into momen- tary confusion, and it was also obliged to fall back behind the third line, which hadin the meantime been ordered to lay down in order to avoid as much as possible the effects of the withering fire which the enemy’s batteries were directing against our advancing lines. Our artillery was now brought up and posted in commanding positions to silence those batteries of the enemy which had caused us so much annoyance, and our line was re- formed and again moved forward, regaining | the advanced position which they had held when they were obliged to fall back. But this success was not gained without the most ob- stinate resistance on the part of the enemy. Having regained the advanced position which we had previously occupied, the different lines ot battle were ordered to lay down and await the arrival of Crook’s corps, which was held in reserve on the eastern slope of the Opequan. They were ordered up to take position on the extreme right of the line, and in order to counteract a movement on the part of the enemy, who were massing troops on our left flank with a view of turning our right. Precisely at 3 o’clock Crook formed on the right of the 19th corps, the ist division on the extreme right ot our line, and the 2d division in rear, supporting a division of the 19th corps. General Torbett, with Merritt and Averill’s division of cavalry, hav! crossed the Ope- quan about 9 o’clock, at Burns’ and Knox’s fords, had been hard at work all day, fighting considerable bodies of the enemy’s infantry and cavalry, and having been successful in steadily driving them before them, now arrived on our extreme right, and was prepared to take pele in the final struggle which secured us the victory. General Sheridan rode out to where General Torbett was stationed, and after consultation with him as to bpd bee the cavalry were to take, ordered the final charge. The final charge was made with an impetu- osity which nothing could resist. On the line, extending nearly three miles in length, advanced amid cheers and yells which could be distinctly heard far above the noise caused by the thunder of the artillery and the continuous roar of musketry, which, for its impetuosity, has seldom been exce ded in any battle of this war. Our men had determined to win the day, and nerved themselves accor- dingly for the coming struggle, and as our lines advanced closer and closer to those of the en- emy, the battle became more and more fierce, until, in point of deeperste and flerce carnage, will compare favorably with any similar con- testofthe war. The slaughter now was truly awful; at every charge men could be distinctly seen dropping all around, and two contending lines at some points could not have been over 200 yards apart. Just at this critical period, above the roar of artillery and musketry and the cheers and fiercer yells of the contending armies, could bedistinctly heard the shrill notes of the { cav- alry bugle sounding oe “charge,” which was the death knell to rly’s army. Those who have never witnessed a cavalry charge can form no idea of its magnificence nor of the demoralizing effects, when well ex- ecuted, which ithasonan enemy. The stub- born columns of Early’s command were forced to give way and break before the fierce on- A dispatch just received from Gen. Sherman at Atlanta says: «Everything continues well with us.” The reports of to-day show that the draft is proceeding quietly in all the States In most of the districts vigorous efforts are continued to fill the quota by volunteers before the draft- ed men are mustered in. Epwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. FROM ERIDAN’S COMMAND. Details of His Brilliant Fight with Early —Mevements of the Several Divisions of His Army—Gallantry of Gur Treeps. {Special correspondence Baltimore American.] HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY Divi- 8I0N, WINCHESTER, Sept. 19,9 P. M.—General Sheridan’s army has this day fought one of the most uinary and decisive battles of the war. Victory has again perched upon our banners, and the rebel army which so recently threaten- ed an imvasion of the loyal North has been de- feated and utterly routed, with a loss of at jeast three thousand killed and wounded, in- cluding five Generals, namely: Rhodes, Wharton, Bradley T. Johason, Gordon, York, and Godwin, the two first of whom were killed and the others badly wounded. We have captured two thousand five hun- dred prisoners, nine battle-flags, representing nine different regimental organizations, and five pieces of artillery, with caissons, On Sunday morning Gen. Early sent Gor- don’s division of rebel infantry from Bunker Hill, where it had been stationed for the past few days, to drive Averill out of Martinsburg, and destroy the bridge on the Baltimore and Unio Railroad, across the Opequan, which they erroneously thought had been repaired. They occupied Martinsburg for a short time with- but doing any damage to thefrailroad, and were eventually driven by Averill as far as Darkes- ville. General Sheridan learning of their move- ments, ordered his whole command to break camp and prepare to merch. Accordingly at 3 o'clock on Sunday the tents were all struck and packed Srey, in the wagons; the different divisions were all ander arms and prepared to move out at a moment's notice. They re- mained in this state for about an hour, when the order came to go into camp again for the uast and everything remained perfectly uiet. argbout 9 o’clock orders were received from Gen. Sheridan for the 6th and 19th Corps to be ready to start at 3 o'clock, andthe Army of Western Virginia, under Gen. Crook, at 5 o'clock the following morning. The order of march to be as follows: The 6th Corps to move out on the Berryville and Winchester pike, and move in two el columns on both sides of the road. The 19th Corps to follow on the same road, and in similar order. The Army of Western Virginia, under Gen. Crook, to move from its camping ground, in the vicinity of Summit Point, and strizing across the coun- try in a southwesterly direction, was ordered to forma junction at the crossing of the Ope- quan, on the Rerry ville and Winchester pike. Shertly after five o’clock Gen. Wilson’s Di- vision of Chad Hoses the Opequan, at the Berryville and Wiuchester pike, and moving his command rapidly along the road, driv: in the enemy's skirmish line, gallantly char, the enemy’s field works with the First Brig- ade, and carried them at the point of the saber, capturing thirty prisoner: n this charge Col. Brinton, of the isth Pennsylvania cavalry, ‘was wounded within a few feet of the en- heed tr works, whilst gallantly leading his reg- ment. These field works were constructed by the rebels to guard the ford at the Opequan, and babe our passage of thestream at that point. t will be seen how signally they failed to ac- complisb the object for which they were con- structed. Our cavalry having secured a safe crossing fer the infantry, the Sixth Corps was moved across the Opequan and along the pike to- wards Winchester, leaving its train in park on the opposite side of the stream, toa point about one mile and 4 half distant from the ford, where it formed in line ot battle and threw out a ai skirmish line, and at the same time the lery Opened onthe woods into which the enemy's infantry had retired, and kept up an incessant cannonade, the enemy lying briskly with parts of two batteries, Bhere was a delay of at least two hours, the non-arrival of the Nineteenth Corps, w! through & misconception ot or. ders, had to come up at the proper time. Gen. Emery bad moved his column in rear of the baggage train of the Sixth Corps, in- stead of keeping his command closed i 2 in rear of the advancing columns ot the Sixth General Sheridan baving learned on Sunday that the nyo entation Be ae by) 5 Soronitl ona an! and oa Teeolved to, Ln ag his Berryville Pike, and by & rapid movement hurl them on Early’s reer. ' is mo deubt but the enemy were com- Ke oa ‘and outmaneuvered by Sher- : t columns were being ce eee vappaisied piace of rendsavees, re) caused slaught which our cavalry made upon them, cutting them right and left, capturing 721 pri- yates and non-commissioned officers, with nine battle-flags and two guns. The broken and demoralized divisions com- prising Early’s command now fied in confu- Sion, throwing away Geka? Aes which could im apy way impede their flight, and strewing the ground with their arms. Some made for the heights beyond Winchester, but they were speedily dislodged by Averill, and forced to Dbeata hasty and ignominious retreat up the Valley, where such of Early’s command as are left to him are now scattered. The people of Winchester all agree in stating that jaa aps command is fearfully demoralized, and speak of his defeat as a disgraceful rout, in which both men and officers rushed franti- cally through the streets, throwing away every thing which weuld in any way encumber them in their flight. ‘The Uity Hotel, and the adjacent foundries, together with many of the private houses at ‘Winchester, are full of the rebel wounded, and it is estimated that there are at least three thou- sand in Winchester, allowing for those who were carried away in ambulances, and who ‘were able to hobble along, it will bea small es- timate to place their wounded at four thousand, and their killed at five hundred, which, with prisoners already captured, numbering three thousand, will make their loss seven thousand, five hundred, in numbers equal ts one of their corps. It is impossible at the time of writing this dis- patch to form any correct estimate of our killed and wounded, but from the information I have at hand, together with my personal observa- tion on the battle field, Ido not think it will exceed 500 killed and 2,500 wounded, if it amounts to that number. Surely I am correct in stating that this has been one of the most sanguinary and decisive battles of the war, and Yreflects great credit upon General Sheridan, ‘who was constantly at the front, exposing him- self to the fire of the enemy’s sharpshooters, and personally directing the movemens of ourarmy. ne drafted in the First Ward are invited attend smecting at Union Bethel Hall, Mstreet, between 15th and 16th streets, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, 2ist, at a oiplock 30 > ise a fund to ii Ly etitu’ . oasist thom in Pry, MMS A. HANDY. Obairman. J. A. SIMMB, Sec. 1t* ‘AN ADJOUBNED MEETING OF THE Lineoln and Johnron men of tre Bixth ‘ard will he held st Odd Fellows’ Hall (Navy Yard se wip eel as ie Sekt a8 71g 0 clack. siness demandin; e attention o! Lo ht Before ae meeting. it is important that ance. ere be a full attendanyiit. DIXON, President, _JAS. C. DULIN, Sec. sep 2-2" SECOND WARD DRAFT MEETING.—An Sijoamed meeting of the citizens of the ward will be held at German Hall, on Iith street, between F and G streets, THIS( Wednesday) EV E- NING, September 2ist, ati o'clock, Every citii- zen of the ward is expect 0 be present. Oome one, come all, let no citizen of the old ‘Second’? falter in their duty to themeelves, their friends and neighbors. By order. itt JAS. W. SPALDING, Sec. (Cs ogra WARD BXEMPTION FUND ABS e (Spon or —All the friends of the colored 0 EOOLATION.—There will be a meeting of above Association at Langley’s school room, corner 3d street east and Pennsylvania avenue, THIS EVENING, at 7% o'clock. The subscription book of the Association will be open at the store of Mr. George F. Gulick, corner B street south and New Jersey avenue. Capitol Hill, where any person enrolled in the Ward can become a member on the Lap of $50. Substi tutes we be forges all ae ro a tbe associ- ion will be divided among bare “F-GULAGK. B. B. FERGUSON, Secretary. L S—A meeting of Billiard Room BILLIARDS TA PED MORRUW (Wotnes jay) EVENING 7 Sigloct at the house of H, G. Lorch, corner 8th and E st. tters of Anipor- tance will be considered ae RALLY! RALLY! RALLY!—\ LN ND OHNBO! A 'B | mee’ of the Club wil Noid meVENING, —A Bi ini be held BYEBY at E President, it streets, at 8 o’cluck. t friends of the Union, who favor the sitios oi Arts Rar at let oie “wins 1 OLEPHANE, President. JNO. T. CLEMENTS, Jr., Secretary. sep 15 tf LADIES OYSTB: Sizth ‘tre Be Six Fairs, Weddings, Bells, Receptio: fu: the shortest notice Fecpgoapin tara Toe Cream, era W ater Lae made by steam power, wholesale and retail._sep 14-Im’ BW Bi H r ASSOCIA —Beoks 1 mt a ut eae Foner aon Ay “wo. 276 7th street, oppoat re where persons dos! rows of 70 aD O| ity to sal ibe. | & mecting will be ion organized. sep 14-tt W: CARD. invite or Biav' oe Puc scienuen te thesale of s ad Pht inte rr ro, €obbiing and uN 1 ‘nion Lesgue Hall, 9th street, between D and ear BaLTIMo) Sire tea LOST AND FOUND. hood of the City Hall be oS eae the owner can ha’ 2 by applying to JAMSES M. TORBERT, at the Bank ofth Metropolis. 5 Sep 21-3t* ‘OLEN—A large bay HORSE, 2 ee o. fs large 0.; star 8., wit! condemned. 58ton left fore foot. Ky infor- in foreneeaing his recovery will be smply Te- warded, BR. ZIMMERM. sep 21-44" _ No, 68 Bast Capitol st., Oap. Hill, —0. TO THE LIVERY 8TA- AX of We on 7th street, between H and I, on Sunda: ii it,a BAY Bi ORSE, thi away. RD—Strayed or stolen Tuesday $5 teovows.on a red baflalo, with & it ers pho ite cow, with white coarse pies The Say wh ard will be given if brought ot the corner of Lani * MSs KELLEY. I HEBREBY CERTIFY that Sam’l Shreevesof the City and Ocunty of ington, in the Dis of Columbia, brought before me, the sa iber. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said form © is enclosa LIGHT BAY HO re pon his enclosures é an ~ *“Given under my hand this 2th day of September ALD, W364 J. W. BARNACLO, J.P. 'N. B. The owner of the above daatrined norsess by ir charg‘’s en Fiaueated to prove propel SHRREVES, n° ‘on 7th st,, bet. Land M sts, No. 275, sep 21-8t™ ity of Washington, D.'C. OST—Between New Jersey avenue and Penn’s dashed he Ander will be liberally Towardes i 6 finder era] rewar by lcsving them at 435 7th street northy Bep 20-3" GTEAYED OR STOLEN, from the subscriber, on M3the 17th inst.,a white and brown POINTER PUP, nearly full grown. A liberal reward will be gaia for bis recover ie get at No. 3 Indianna venue, 0) site the all. top 20 ote W.P. BACON. FouxD-0n the 19th instant, se POCKET-BOOK, containing a small amount of money and By walne to ue owner. ebe ouser saeeaees 0 eome forward, prove property, charges an thkeltawaye PB. COLUMBOS se 20 2t* 511 L st., between 9th and 10th. FrooxD in front of my are on the 17th instant, a small black POCKET-BOOK. Any- body comin charges can Sep 19-3t* forward, proving property, paying ave the same. SAM’L BROWN, No. 293 7th st. Cer Friday Night, on D, between 3d and 6th street, a Chased GOLD BRACELET. The finder will please deliver it at Mrs. Cliteh, Ne. 298 Pennsylvania Avenue. sep 19-3t* $. REWARD —Stolen or strayed, one white 'e) buffalo COW, red and white about the head and neck,and one red spot above the tail. one delivering her to JOHN NEAGLE, on 3 st., between F and G or to JOHN KEEFE, on] at.. between 3d and -» Will receive the above reward. sep 17-4t* BOARDING. ARGE FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board, at 151 West street, Georgetown, 899 21-1m* A FEW YOUNG MEN CAN BE ACCOMMO- dated with Rooms and Board. Also, Table Board, 195 F street. between I7th and 18th ats, sep .0-3t* pier CLASS BOARD, with Furnished Rooms, also, Table, can be obtained at No. 352 6th st., between'H and T. sep 17-7t* OOMS WITH BOARD, and Table Board with- out Rooms, may be had at 134 Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 19th and 2th, sep 16-lw* 393 FIRST ei BETWEEN A AND B, CAPITOL HILL.—Bingle gentlemen, or entlemen and their wives, can now be accommo- ated with large, pleasant ROOMS. Location leasant. Breakfast from 7 to 8, Dinner at 6. ferences exchanged sep 15-12t* Frizst-oLass BOARD, with Furnished Rooms. Also Table Board can be obtained at No. 415 E street, between 8th and 9th. Breakfast from 7 to9; dinner from 3 to 5, PERSONAL. - MERE, THORN HAS MOVED FROM 9TH TO K street, between 9th and 10th streets north No, 414. Persons having business with her will please call. Bep 20 3t* N H. MILLER & CO., * SUBSTITUTES 1!! SUBSTITUTES!! AGENTS FOR THE QUOTA OF THE DISTRIOT. No. 511 Ninth street west, near Pennsylvania ay, MEN! MEN! MEN! Always ready to be mustered for one or three years, at the most reasonable prices, 'e will do better than y othe EROWN AN DRELIA Bi ue sta wane - B.—Runi liberelly Runners av othersin the business most H. MILLER, N. 5ep20-1m Justice of the Peace. MMEET1L WAREHOUSE ot PA. AVE. AS GTON. a = In view of advices irom the Holling Alilis we notify our customers of a decline of one-half of a cent per lb. on all dcecriptions of Iron. We quote pretent prices as follows: Ordinary sizes Bar—%, round and square and 1'{x 74 flat, and all sizes over.....,._.934c per 1b, Smalf Round and Square, Seroli and Band Tron, propertienate rates, Qval and Half Round Iron............1143 ** “Diamond State’ Horse pres ion “mw « Spring and Tire Steel... 26 Toe Cork Steel. ot Ch Pudi Boiler Plate— jarcoal. Puddled. woo 14 1 American Shee 00 Ibs. Se Belgian mer Tot Deets 20 Galvanized * of asi 30 $8: Pp 20-3t* {Chron.] JOHN R, ELVANS. ALL AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, ‘We bave now in store a fuil stock of the best French MERINOS, in all colors, at $2and $225 per yard, Plain all wool MOUSELAINS, all colors, at 87 eents per yard. Elegant Saxony BRES8 GOODS, in PLAIDS and STBIPES, at 62.75 and 87 cts, = = Manchester, Pacific and Hamilton DELAINES in very choice and select styles for ladies and chil- dren; Price only 55 cts. 500 Pieces Dark PRINTS, excellent quality, price 40 cts, 500 Merrimack, Spr: and Pacific PRINTS atect.’ (Taeee Smt Facile Fall BLACK SILKS and MOUBNING DRESS GOODS n great vatety. Blegant Plain SILKS in Brown, Green, Purple, Ouir, Blaes and other colors, at $2 per yard. OS. J, MAY & Co, £ep 20-2t 308 Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th ets, Notics TO THE PURSHASERS OF DRY GOODS! Ladies wishing to supply themselves in Fall and Winter DRESS GOOBS, SILKS. MERINOS, ALPACAS, &c. will find the latest styles at JULIUS SYOEL'S, Those wishing heavy yard wide BLEACHED COTTON, at 50 cents, will find it at JULIUS SYCEL’S. All wanting last year’s FLANNELS and OASSI- MEBRES, witha small advance on last year’s prices 1 it should call ®t SonrU8 SYOEL’S. Those desiring the latest Parisian styles of SHAWLS and CLOAKS, FBENCH CORSETS, at $2.25; Thirty-Spring HOOP SKIBTS, at $1.50; Two Hundred Yard SPOOL COTTON, at 10 cents; NEE- DLES, Scents, and thousands of other articles in Proportion. will call without delay at the Cheap Store of JULIUS SYCEL, 421 7th street, Sep 17-3t* bet. G and H sts. 486 CHOICE FALL STOCK. 486 486....__.. PAPERHANGINGS, ~-......486 Just opened, a beautiful assortment of Gold, Bm- broidered and medium priced Gilt 80, a varied and choice sto Papers, Borders, Btatues, Centre Pieces, &c. Orders for Faperben ings or Window Shades junctually execu’ DC! or country. ¥ Terms cash for goods and labor. 7 OVAL PICTURE FRAMES. The riche: th daomest and t varied stock th cits ad a Wood het picture 3 Hea to, be rict. These goods gilded with goli leaf and of superior workman: "also asso » & beactifal Visite Frames ot forel and domostie ais asoprare. all goods warranted as represented. ~ 486 WINDOW BHADES, 486 Different colors and sizes Win Shades is atore, Orders for any required Ttyie or size Bbi made to order. PICTURE CORD AND TaggEL8. 486 t ai a : Diderant Eee mand colors Pictare Cord and Tas- 486 OARD VISITE FRAMES. 486 gern, ae Garved wood, and American i eer ype! in variety. 436 PIOTURES. $86 oAeatan He ani BAB ARRIVED Oco- ow: York ‘¢ RELNMMART, Agte, Sere STCOND EDITION, ‘THIRD ADITION, 2 O'CLOCK P. M. 5 OCLOOK P. M. Official War Bulletin. FROM THE VALLEY. Sheridan in Pursuit of the Enemy Thirty Miles from the of Monday's Fight —The Rebel Generals Rhodes, Ramseur, Terry, Goodwin, Bradley John- Fitz Lee, among their Killed and ided—The Rebels t uch Dei Stand this Side of Staunton—Succes: Raid b: ur Cave alry in the Dizection of Gerdonsville: — War DeParTMent, Wasuinoton, September 21, 9.30 a. mt. Major General Dix, New York: This department has just received the fol- lowibg telegram, announcing the continued pursuit of the rebels by General Sheridan: Cedar Creek, where Sheridan was crossing at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, is a short distance this side of Strausburg. He had pur- eued the rebels over thirty miles from the point where he attacked them on Monday. HARPER’s FEERY, Sept. 21.—Hon. Edwin M, Stanton, Secretary of War :—Reliable news from the front. Our army was crossing Cedar Creek yesterday at3p.m. No fighting. The follow- ing list of rebel generals killed and wounded is correct, Viz:—Gens. Rhodes, Rameeur, Gor- don, Terry, Goodwin, Brad. Johnson, and Fitz Lee. From all I can learn the prisoners will ap- proximate five thousand. The indications are that the rebels will not make a stand short of Staunton. They are evidently too much de. moralized to make another stand. Joun D, STEVENSON, Brig. Gen. General Grant transmits the following ex- tract from the Richmond Sentinel of yesterday: “A siight ripple of excitement was produced here yesterday by the report that a Yankee raiding party was advancing on Gordonsville and were within a few miles of that place. ‘The result of allour inquiries on this head is that this report originated in the fact that early yesterday a party of Yankee, raiders whose numbers are not known, visited Rapidan bridge, and after destroying it proceeded to Liberty Mills, five or six miles above, which they also destroyed. From this latter place they are believed to have gone back to Cal- peper.” The operations alluded to in the Richmond Sentinel was by & force sent out previous to the battle of Monday. Epwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. PESTRUOCTION OF EXTENSIVE SALT WORKS, Rear Admiral Farragut, commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron, has forwarded to the Navy Department the report ef Acting Volunteer Lieut. Wiggin, giving an account of the destruction of extensive salt works in Ben Lecomis Bay. There were fifty-five furnaces, in which were manufactured nearly 2,000 bush- els of salt per day, and their destruction must necessarily seriously inconvenience the rebels. The pans, furnaces and pumps, were cut and broken to pieces, and the sheds covering the salt works, and the quarters attached to them, Were set on fire and completely destroyed. The works were well built and very strong, and those known asthe Memphis works are said to have cost $60,000. Another of these ‘works destroyed cost $50,000. Mr. Trundy, Acting Master’s Mate, acci- dentally shot himself through the right hand, by hisown revolver going off in his belt. He will lose a finger. FROM CITY POINT. The hospital steamer State of Maine arrived here yesterday with three hundred sick from the hospitals at City Point. There were but tew officers among the number, and the major- ity of the men were sick with fever. The mail steamer Daniel Webster arrived here this morning at ten o’clock from City Point. She brings no news, affairs at the Point being unchanged. Skirmishing and picket fir- ing continues along the lines, and is especially heavy on the Weldon railroad. Our depleted regiments are rapidly filiing up, and the army is in excellent spirits and fine fighting trim. m7 From Shillington, Odeon Building, we have Peterson’s Lady’s Magazine for October; also, the ‘Autobiography of a London Detec- tive,” by ‘‘Waters,” the author of similar works of wide popularity; published by Dick & Fitz- gerald, New York. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. REBEL MOVEMENTS ON LAKE ERIE. Capture of Two Little Steamers. BvurFFALO, Sept. 20.—News has been received that a number of rebels from Canada captured the little steamers Parsons and Island Queen, near Bass Island, in Lake Erie, yesterday af- ternoon, and have gone down or across the lake, probably for reinforcements, guns, and ammenition. The capturing party numbered about 30 men, armed with revolvers and bowie knives. No other arms were noticed. The cap- tors took, at Middle Bass Island, wood enough to last two days. Further Particulars. ToLgpo, Sept. 20.—Capt. Orr, of the steamer Island (Queen, who arrived from Detroit river this morning, furnishes a statement in regard to the piratical operations in the vicinity of Sandusky, last night. The Island Queen leftSandusky at 3 p. m. yesterday, and stopped at Kelly’s Island for torty coldiers, and passed Middle Cass Island, where she found the steamer Parsons in pos- session of Pirates, whoat once seized the Island Queen. The soldiers were paroled as Uonfed- erate prisoners, and other passengers sworn to secrecy for 24 hours. The Ieland (.ueen then lashed to the Parsons, and the two started for Sandusky. When out five miles, the water-cock of the Island Queen’s pony engine was broken off, opening a hole in her side, and she was cast off and left to sink. The Parsons tossed on to the mouth of Sandusky Bay, and, after hovering about some time, apparently signalling to those inside, started for Detroit river, arriy- ing at Fighting Island, on the Canada side, about § this morning, where Capt. Orr, his clerk, and engineer were landed, and the steam- er burned, as preparations were made for that object. ‘he captain has no doubt the seizure of the United States steamer Michigan, and thejlibera- tion of the Johnson Island prisoners, were ob- jects of the plot. Both steamers were stripped of valuables. Sheridan's Victory—Great Rejoicing in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.—News. of Sheri- dan’s victory caused great excitement, and the sudden erection of flags on all the public and many of the private buildings. The whole city is rejoicing at the war news, and is anxiously waiting news ofa similar character from Gen- eral Grant. A Salute Fired at Chambersburg. CHAMBERSBURG, Sept. 20.—General Couch to-day ordered the firing of a salute of one hundred guns, in honor of Sherid in’s victory. Serenade to General McClellan. NEwaARK, Sept. 20.—General McClellan was serenaded here to-night. New York Stock Market—First Board. [By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street.) Raw Yor, Sep. 2L.—U. S. 1881, coupon 6’s, 107%; U.S. 6.20'a, 110%; Certificates of Indebt- edness, 914; Gold, 2224; N. Y. Central, 126 ¥; 104%; Hudson River, 11634; Harlem, —; Reading, 129}; Michigan Central, 133; Michi- Soathern, svx; Lilinois Central, 126%; Gieveland and’ Piusbarg, 111; Cleveland and Toledo, 123; Uhicago and Kock Island, 106%; pelvenkie aad Fonzie: cone bearing rel bur, ‘ort Wayne an cago, 1093; ano’’Terra Haute, 56; Ubicago and North- western, 514%; Quicksilver, 51 x. DELIVERING THE DRartT Noricgs.—The de- tail from Capt. Putnam’s office, who were or- dered to notify drafted men of their ‘‘election” have been Kindly received by all. AtGiesboro on Monday, Messra Geo. D. Curtis, John A. McIntyre, (3 ACCIDENT. —A ? man —A young: ‘working at the : ofthe avy, lead for bullets, had = SECURITIES, Jay Cooke &, Oe. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 1964. U. 8. 6's Coupon 1! U.S, 5-208. 000: 73-10 Treasury Notes. One Year Certificates Certificate Checks. New YorE—Finzst BoarD. OCoupor %, 107%; 5-20's, 118; ; Certificates, 91%; Gold, 222. SHERIDAN’S VICTORY. The victory achieved by Peace Commission, er Sheridan and his gallant army, on Monday last, is likely in its consequences to prove the most important ef the war. While it must paralize Lee's aggressive plans in the region around Petersburg and Richmond, if he has any as alleged, it will so strengthen those of Grant as greatly to increase their chances of success. Believing that Sheridan will surely again beat Early wherever the latter may venture astand, we do not see how he can save Lynchburg, more especially ashe by this time has doubt- less found out that there has been ‘the —— to pay” between himself and Richmond, the “slight ripple of excitement” inthe rebel cap. ital mentioned in the extract from yesterday’s Richmond Sentinel forwarded hither by Grant this forenoon being, we think, but the premon- itory of an achievement or achievements south of the Blue Ridge that may immensely aid Sheri¢an’s progressing campaign in the valley THE CATTLE CAPTURE. The correspondent of the New York Tribune writes from the front of Petersburg claiming that all our cattle captured by the enemy from the James river corral were recaptured by Gregg’s cavalry. - We regret to say that the Tribune correspon- dent is not well informed. We have recap- tured at last accounts precisely one bullock, an unfortunate animal with a broken leg, whose fearful bellowings in a piece of woods attracted our cavalry to the place, and the woods hay- ing been carefully reconnoitered, surrounded and penetrated, the recapture above mentioned ‘was successfully made. The cattle account therefore stands : Captured by enemy..... 2,487 Recaptured,.....-.csees- Aes | Missing. ..e0e.soeseeceseeeee2s196 It seems that the rebs kept up a tremendous pother by way of feint in front on the right of the raid, while their thieving cavalry were making a forty mile circuit by the Blackwater swamps, and so around to James river, in our rear. Asa piece of rading rascality, it was perfect. TEN OF MOSBY’S MEN CAPTURED. Yesterday Maj. Gen. Sheridan forwarded to this city ten prisoners of war captured several days ago by a portion of his torces at Rock Ford, Va. They allbelong to Mosby’s parti- san rangers, are desperate charactersand have been connected with all the barbarous acts re- cently committed in the Shenandoah Valley. Their names are John Clagget, George Skin- ner, R. J. Moran, W. S. Flinn, Jas. Johnson, Frank Darden, Benton Fletcher, R. M. Hooe, Sam’l Wagman, and John A. Merchant. Darden and Hooe, we believe, are renegade Washingtonians. Ali of them have been com- mitted to a military prison. THE DRAFT IN WESTERN MARYLAND. A delegation of Western Marylanders are in the city, endeavoring to obtain a postponement of the draft in Frederick, Washington, and Allegany counties, urging their claims upon the ground that they ‘were unable to fill their quotas with volunteers, owing to the recent ebel invasions and the excitement occasioned thereby. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. GRAND LUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES, I. 0.0. F. {Special Dispatch to the Star.] Boston, Sept. 21.—The Grand Lodge or the United States, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, is holding its annual communication in this city. The attendance of representatives is j8rger than usual, and the reports from the different jurisdictions show the order to be in a@ much more flourishing condition than for many years past. Among the representatives present are Dr. John R. Piper, John F. Havenner and Wm.R. McLean, of the District of Columbia, and Richard Marley, Joceph B. Escavaille, Alex. K. Mantz and F. A. Ellis, of ages ey At the cession to-day, the following were elected officers for the ensning term of two years: Isaac M. Veitch, Missouri, M. W. Grand Sire; James P. Sanders, New York, Deputy Grand Sire; James L. Ridgely, Mary- land, Grand Corresponding and Recording Secretary; Joshua Vansant, Maryland, Grand Treasurer. FROM HAVANA. Movements of Rebel Vessels. New York. Sept. 21.—The steamer Eagle, from Havana on the 17th, has arrived. St. Domingo advices state that tae Spanish troops have been withdrawn from Porto Plata to Monte Christi. Venezuela advices report all quiet there. The gold mines are yielding. The rebel steamer Denhigh arrived at Ha- yvana on the 15th from Galveston, and the Su- sana irom Houston. The latter hadonly 70out of 300 bales of cotton, having thrown overvoard over 2'0 bales to escape from American crui- zers. The steamer Honeysuckle, from Key West, reports the arrival there of the captured steam- er Matagorda, with 600 bales of cotton, while en route from Galveston to Havana. Salute in Honor of Sheridan’s Victory. BaLtTiImoRkg, Sept. 21.—A national salute ot one hundred guns is now being fired by order of Gen. Wallace, from Fort Federal Hill, in honor of Sheridan’s victory. LOCAL NEWS. THIRD WakpD ExEMPTION MEETING.—The citizens of the Third Ward held another meet- ing at Temperance Hall last night. far. N. D. Larner, on part of the committee appointed to obtain recruits, addressed the meeting, and said that the total amount in hand was $9,200. The committee appointed to obtain recruits Gane Mr. L.) can assure the meeting that they had not been idle, but they hnd found much competition, and were beset by “sharks” and had to leave certain places. The committee had, however, chased all com- etitors off, and had reduced the quota some. e hoped that by to-morrow night the quota would be reduced forty men. A voice.— How much do you want.” Mr. Larner replied $900. e have a great many runners out, and have quit the substi- tute business. The brokers are “on the make” as well as ourselves. We trip them and they trip us. So give us the $900. Several gentlemen came forward and contri- cuted, when the Chair announced that $9,300 had been received up to the present time. Mr. John Ogden thonght the colored men of tke ward had been somewhat neglected. Ata meeting of the colored people on the [sland, $400 had been raised and turned over to the Seventh Ward fund. A committee ought tobe appointed tocall upon them. If the colored men were insured that they would receive the same benefits as ourselyes they would contri- bute. Mr. Larner here announced that seven per- sons who were out in front of the hall, wanted to cue for $300. Can we give it, inquired Mr. L. Mr. G. E. Sharretts.—Yes, rather than not get them.” The Uhair thought the committee could do better to-morrow, (to-day,) as they had the romise of a party which they would doubt- Fess get, as they had bid high for them. Mr. Parker wanted to know if the men bad been brought to the meeting by substitute brokers. the Fitth Ward, and wanted to enlist in the bounty they could get. bay ee Nr id. thai there were woaith: The mecting then sdjourned, SEVENTH WARD Exexrtiow ATION, An adjourned mee’ was held lastey &Ui! at Island Hall, C.S, Noyes in the chair 8! Mr. Wm. J. Murtagh acting as secretary. Previous to the meeting of the association, ® meeting of the club was held to arrange th ® details in relation tothe money after the draft should take place. After considerable debate, the club adjourned to meet this (Wednesday) evening at 7 o’clock at the same place. The association was then called to order, and, On motion, a recess of fifteen minutes was or- dered to receive the reports of collectors. They Delt emacs in order, and paid in the sum of New subscriptions were then received, net- Ge sum of $182, Phe guarant; auhecttced: y fund being opened, $1,503 was The entre receipts of the evening foot up as follows: From collectors... «+ $519 10 New subscriptions 52 0 Guaranty fund ..,. ° 1,503 00 TOUAL. .......cccessssceeccesee se $2,239 10 On_ motion, it was determined that, should the draft take place in the ward, the mone: collected should be divided pro rats 4 drafted. Pro rata among the A motion was made to require every man to contribute $5, in order to entitle him te a share of the money, t he be drafted. A lengthy debate ensued, Whieh terminated in the defeat of the proposition. A’ motion was Made that members of the club who might be diafted be entitied to their proportion of the assoCated fund. Lost, After transacting so@e detail business, the association adjourned til this (Wednesday) evening, at S o'clock. a ae THE DRAFTED GOVERNMANT EMPLOYERS.— 1t seems to be the impression among employ- ees inthe Arsenal, Navy Yird, and on Gov- ernment works, that they wil be exempted if drafted, because of the order nade some time since, which provides that such persons can be exempted by producing & cewificate from the commanding officer that theirservices are absolutely needed by the Govemment. It should be borne in mind, however, that the order contemplates skillfal mechanics, &c., or in other words, those whose places cannot well be filled. In the twelfth sub-district, drafted on Monday, there were several me- chanics, &c., who are employed in the Navy Yard, and some of them such as were certified by the master workmen as being of more ser- vice to the Government in the yard than they would be in the field, have already been ex- empted, while some who have not been able to receive such certificates from the master work- men will have to stand it. These certificates are sent to the Commodore, who endorses them if he sees proper, and the drafted man takes it to the Provost Marshal, who gives a certificate exempting the man for one year, with the proviso that he is to remain at work in the Government service, and to re- ort himself to the Provost Marshal if he leaves before the expiration of the year. There seems to be but little doubt but that all ma- chinists in ths Yard who may be drafted, will be exmpted, because it is impossible to find as many of first-class men as the Yard are in need of. eS THE First WArD DRAFT ASSOCIATION met last night at the mess house, corner of 21st and F streets. j Mr. Samuel E. Douglass called the meeting to order, and stated that they had met for the purpose of condoling with those drafted, and congratulating those who had escaped. He was glad to inform the meeting that only nine men belonging to this association had been draited, and that they had had the highest com- pliment conferred upon them by having one of their number drawn the first card, and he thought the recipient ought to appreciate it. ie. Rapley acknowledged that he did.] Mr. onglass stated that they had a surplus fund on hand, which could be used to advantage by assisting some worthy persons with large fam- ilies who had been drafted and were not able either to leave them or to procure substitutes. A motion was made and adopted that the col- lectors should call upon the contributors and ascertain whether they were willing for this association to use their money for the purpose ot relieving those who were really worthy, or whether they wanted to be the almoners of their own bounty. The collectors are to meet and report to-night. There were two clnbs formed by this associ- ation, one consisting of twenty-nine members, of whom five were drafted; the other of nine- teen members, of whom four were drafted. —_—.—_—_ SixtTH Wagn.—The Lincoln and Johnson Club of this ward will hold an adjourned meet- ing to-morrow night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy-Yard. UNRISHED ROOMS—At No, 427 Eleventh st., between G and H streets; a Parlor and Room on first oor, and a small Bed Room on LARGE KOUSE ON PENN’A AV. FOR RENT and furniture for sale at abargain. Addrese where to be seen, A. P., Star office. sep 21 3t* Fo RENT— Without board,a desirable suit of furnished rooms, delightful.ylocated. Aleo,@ new brick HOUSE, containing five large rooms, & Address R. 8., Star office. sep 2i-3t* URNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS FOR rent, with or without board. Apply at No. 477 13th st.. bet. Pa. av. and D st. 1t* 7 OR SALE OR RENT—A FRAME HOUSE. on 8th st., near Penn. avenue, mere Yard Hill. For nee es inquire of MRS, PUMPHREY, next door to the premises. Sep 21-3t* (OR SALE—A small STEAM BOILER. of about ore-horse power, built by Ellis& Bro, Ad- dress B. OERTLY, Georgetown, D. 8@ 21-004 E! HED REASONA- bie terms Substitutes for citizens ot ths Sec- ond Ward one hundred dollars cog paeoaray by sep 2I-1w* 319 Est., bet, 12th and 13th, Y J. C. McGUIRE & CO,—Eleven acres of Land north of city—at our Rooms at 5p. m, MONDAY, September 26, we will sell the above WURDE ER patre Terms and desciiption at sale. Rep 21-5t* A HORSES—HORSES! T THE BULL'S HBAD STABLES, corner 1333 street and Ohio av. For sale, over fifty Horses, suitavie for draft and driving pur- ones. Also, several very fine Family. orses, (sep 21. 3t*)] C. PRICB. OST—Yesterday, between the bours of two and three p. m., in the street car, running from Georgetown to7th street. a PURSE, ane sum of money; also,a PROMISORY NOTE. The honest finder will be liberal]: the same at 431 7th street _w between G and ti streets north, near the U. 8, Patent Office. OR SALE-—One sound gentle. four HORSE, with a BUGGY; 3 Also,ope very strong, hea WAGON, with a top, shai price $140, at J, JOUVENAL’S or cor. 6th and north B sts., Capitol Hill. (peo OGRAPHY!!! A gentleman sioroapely, acquainted with the beautiful art of Short hi er Phonograpby, is de- sirous of formings class of pupils. Having had considerable ex perience in reporticg and teaching he is enabled to guarantee to b: quarter be will so far advance ursue their study without his instraction, iberal, Address A. Z., City [Post Office. sep 21-3t™ Y¥ wM. warded by leaving tl Zaa rl, S, | side no's avenue, between $th and 10th streets. RIX BALE OF TWO FIN ADMINISTRATRIX BALE OF TWO E On SATURDAY MORNING, 2ith inst., at ten o’clock, I will sell at the Bazaar, two fine Work Horses, belonging to the estate of the late John Ornmbenel S CATHARINE CRUMBAUGH, Administrat’x. Bep 21 tWM.L. WALL & CO., Aust. Y J. O. MoGUIRE & O0O., Auctioneers. SLOOP “THRE SISTERS” AT AUCTION. On FRIDAY, Be: er 23d, at 120’clock m.. at the wharf foot of 6th street. we shall sell the sloop “Three Sisters,” of about eight tons barthen,with eller sulle enehors and tackle complete, ; ‘erms cash. Sep 21-d JAS. C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. W. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers BY! Yheltorse Bazaar, 98 La. av bet. 9th& 10th. HORSES AND CARRIAGES AT AUOTION, On RDRSDAY MORNING, 22d instant, at 10 o’clock, atthe E aOuAES will sell abou! t - S—SADDLE AND HAB- THIRTY-FIVE ao S HORSES ALSO. A large assortment of. Carr! able awa: i Wai Single, an Regular eale-days, every Tuesday, Thursday and WM. L. WALL & 00., Aucts. it B* W.L WALL & O0., Auctioneers. At the Horse Bazaar, 95 Louisiana avenus. AUOTION ale Hoke Eek, nea CAR. G, 2ith instant at 10 orgies we will sell. a the basast, about fifty Horses, A full description at sale. ALSO, 4 No-top Buggies, Corriages, Top an “ . ‘press Wi Seay oor’ gular sales every Tucsday, <— “Formeceth yp, WALL & 00., Aucts. YJ, 0, MoGDIRM & 00,, Auctioneers. LADIES! AND MISBRS’ DRESS FURS AT AUC- rr arguement! cern. lo W MORNING, September 224. we se sat Tes ‘whom it may con- . ? AND MISSES’ DRESS FURS, Lar ise Mink, Sable, Squirrel. and one iii Some ttt ete - er "SAB, 0. MoGUIBE & 00.. Aucts.