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CUPPING AND LEECHING.

CUTTI1VU .T1ND LETCHIJV U.
T'HE subscriber respectfully returns his thank.
to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
for past favors in the above business, and solicits
a continuance of the same.
| am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business il desired.
My place OF residence is on 9th ST., west side,
near the corner Of L street .-a
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
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NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the subscrib-
LIN er, whether in note or bill, will please make
payment of the same on the first day of January,
1885, and any persons having claims against him
will please present them by that time, as he desires
to commence the new year square with all with
whom he has had the pleasure to have dealings.
dec 23-dtF S. HOLMES,
ItH Grocer 7th street
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital t5OO,OOO Sterling, or 2 800 900
a.ia Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
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THE rates of this Society are as low as those Of
Il the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London Offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount Of
premium paid, after the lapse Of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
"A The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution Of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Spcety's Rates. together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appl-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
CT References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants if required, to
the standing, wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution. fG tt
r. L. g. A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb S-tf @f a
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M RS. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
IW Ladies and Gentlemen Of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies
Bonnets, and Gentlemen's Summer Hats in style
that will give satisfaction.
CATHARINE d DEVAUGHAN.
jan 24-Im 1853 81 #tf&*ift
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y TDLACK SILK and WIDE BLOND La CES.
Dive are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces. saYt N t3gfg sa sgf
fssaAlso, one carton of black Brussels Laces, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low
Also, a few embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and few rich Satin Ribands,
Flowers, SC. saa 'et 5. PARkER.
.Ats aieee 2a Fancy and Perfumery Store,
asA jand30--3 Il ,s4a Pennsylvania avenue.
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T ONGFELLOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTR.AT.
ED.-A new and beautiful edition of Long.
fellow IS Poems. one volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engray
ings. &.
q Also, The Lady of the Lake, volume Lalla
Rookh. in volume, richly bound and illustrated !;
and ether of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the angusge. got up in the same style.
Childe Harode, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, by
dec I3 F.TAYLOR.
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

~ ECKLOFF, Merchant Tailor, wishing to
". close his Establishment opposite Browns
Hotel, (and confine his business to his Store be-
tween 10Th and 18th streets,) will dispose of his
extensive and handsome assortment Of Fashion
able Goods, comprising every thing desirable in
his line, at cost price for cash.
They will be made to order in the latest styles,
in his usual superior manner, sold ready finish
ed being all made under his directions. Gentle
men may depend upon getting good Garments, as
well as extremely low in price.
This is rare opportunity and should not be
neglected. Call at C. ECKLOFF'S,
Merchant Tailor s. Fashionable Clothing Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, opp. Browns Hotel.
Dec 9-6t
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NEW FANCY GOODS.-We are now opening
and shall be daily receiving until after the
Christmas holidays beautiful assortment Of rich
Fancy Goods, consisting in part Of Reticules, Pur-
ses, Evening Fans, Card Cases, Dressing Cases,
Toilet Glasses, Card Baskets, Head Ornaments,
Gold Bracelets, Penci and Thimbes, Ivory Han
de Hair Brushes, Shell Dressing Combs, SC.
Gloves, Mtts, and three cases of Paris Perfumery,
containing Lip Salve, Cod Cream, Oils, Pomade
and Beef Marrow for beautifying and promoting
the growth ofthe hair Odors for the Handkerchefs,
Coogne, SC. l- @
r S. PARKER'S
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4#f1 a SCHOOL.
Mrs. K BARTO w teaches the first princi-
.lNl pies of an English Education, llth between
T. and + streets. Smiths Row. Z
T IME, LIME Just received, TOO bushels of as
Il good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also, fresh supply Of seasoned select Cu-
lings, ga, "A, and GA White Pine together with
a frstrate lot of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-rail
Stuff.
Also on hand, general supply of buildin mate
rials.
All Of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARKNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street, near the Canal
Nov 90
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DIRECTORS. sl Fr
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert l.. Patterson, -t
Gullaume Merle, Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover, Charles 5. Macknett a1
W Wm A. F. Pentz, Thos. B Segur, EH
VIM. NJ Simpson, Marcus L. Ward. E.
Henry McFarian, s !. ~ -
ROBERT L. PATTERSON,
,esn~tsl ssvftsgqr sH President.
BESJ C. MILLER, Secretary. 5atA
tf7lss JOSEPH L. LORD. Agent aelj
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No.2, Bond ST.,
Medical examiner. tsiH} saioe 1Hh
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH C. LEWIS, Agent, 7th street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank rt
HARVEY LINDSLY, M. d. corner of A and
G streets, Medical examiner M I4 feb 6--u
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
~ CHAIR .Ma.NUF.aCTURER, Corner Of PENN
syluania apenue, and 18Th street, Washington CITY,
Vepitian Blinds made to order All work executed
punctually and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly Y. =.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.--For
rent, three newly finished houses on y, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, SIC. One
of the houses / am now furnishing, and to careful
teeant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion To any person wishing very comfortable
house and convenient location this house is just
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov GIFT streets, Penn. Avenue.
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should guraulee the independence of the
above mentioned five Slales-they having
previously declared and sustained their
independence. Under present circum-
stances, The United States Government
could not recognize this agent. mol en'''
tain bis proposition. The agent will leave
this city on his return home Tomorrow.
mentioned, in my letter, last night
that Mr.. SEWER might be the Chairman
OF the Commiilee Of Foreign Affairs of
the Senate. | am enabled to state posi-
lively, that in order to make vacant seat
in the Senate f,r Mr.. William r. King,
late Minister to France, Mr.. Bagby. now
Senator from Alabama, will be appointed
as Minister 10 France.
..,.......s.,..... .z.-,-- Dec. IA.
The proposition Of Mr.. G. Davis. OF
KY. 10 call for certain information from
The President, embracing The instructions
given by him TO our commanders, DC. will
come up to morrow for further discussion
Mr.. King Of Ga. having tho floor. The
President learn, is mol aVerse TO furnish.
ing all The Information required.
Mr., Crienden's proposition to increase
the pay OF the non commissioned othcers
and soldiers OF the regulars and volunteers
and TO gran, certificates Of merit to hose
who may be distinguished by services,
came up in the shape Of a positive nslruc-
lion 10 The Committee on Military Affairs
to bring in bill in conformity with The
proposition. .....u..,,
Mr.. Westco,t opposed il as the first step
towards creating a sort Of military nobIl-
ity. (" .,.....,.o .
Mr.. Benton moved a different project,
as an amendment. which was agreed TO.
:Mr. Benton proposes to give increased
pay 10 rank and file of regulars aud volun.
ieers 10 grant three months extra pay 10
those who serve ill the end OF the war, 10
allow prize money in some cases 10 the
army as well as Ihe navy, and 10 make an
adequate provision for the widows and
children of those who may be killed or die
in The service. Some project oil this sort
ought to be and will be adopled-b6li'
parties being in favor of it.
The value of public stores, munitions,
&c. taken by our troops at Monterey, mas
been stated at half million of dollars,
There seems 10 be 10 reason why some
prize money should moi be paid to The
troops out Of these spoils.
A new kind ofsnnpowder, called Eagle
Powder, invented by a person iii New
York, has been sent here with strong re-
Communications from many militia Gene
rails and Colonels. &c. Capt. Nordecal
tried it on Saturday, aud found from three
discharges, that its explosive force was
less than That Of ordinary guppowder; on
Tie fourth discharge, the musket was hurst
from the ignilirn Of the powder. while The
charge was being rammed down. Capt
Mordecai was slightly wounded IN the
Leg by piece Of The barrel. aud his ass's'
liant had his thumb blown of.
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Correspondence IF The Char. Courier,
WASHINGTON. Dec. IL.

There is much reason 10 helIcVe lhat w
shall have a speedy peace with Mexico
The correspondence between Mr.: bucha
nan aud Mr.. Rejon, stroisly indicates
disposition, ON ihe part of this government
10 conclude a treaty Of peace on fair Terms
The fejoiuder of Mr.. Bucaa1agn to Mr
Reiou, treats Mexico as sort OF spoiled
child, and soolhes its peuish anger, 'h3usf
at The same time holds up The roa. ! Is
believed lha, the negotiation will be as
sen,ed 10 by The Mexican Congress, anr
that TO overcome Mexican pride, ou
Government will offer to pay that Govern
men. some Two millions, besides assuming
all indemniies, in compensation Tor the
territory which we shall take: It's the
settled opinion, in this country, that we
must have the CALIFORNIA;, as well as the the
boundary of,he Rio Grande 70 its source
Commodore Stewart, as learn IS mol
TO take command OF ths Gulf squadron
His advice has been taken on the SUBJECT
and adopted; but Commodore Conner
will be retained in the command aided ny
Commodore Perry. There is no doubt
that should lhe war unfortunately contlo
ne. an attack will be made on The Castle
of San Juan d'UIloa. Every preparation IN
is making for this purpose. ;, %.
The anticipations as to Santa Anna's
movements have been verified. he mas
returned 10 the city Of Mexico with view
10 secure his own interests, which appear
10 be hazarded amid contendins tactlons'
II is understood that Herrera will probably
be chosen as Presidenl.. 1t was ihatchiei
who pul down Santa Anna and caused
his banishment. Should he be restored
to power, Santa Anna will be in danger OF
meeting the fate Of Iturbide. Herrera.
should he become President, will lt 's
supposed. favor peace with lhe Unliea'
States, as lie has done herelofofe Ihes
Constituent Congress by declaring lheir
preference for Herrera, will by the same
acl, declare for peace. I'd, :.
You are aware that, some years ago.
an effort was made 10 revolutionl5e some
of the northern provinces Of Mexico, VIZ !:
Tamaulipns, New Leon. Durango, Clil Chi-
huahua and Couhulila. Gen. Arlsla was was
supposed 10 be concerned in il, and was
not far from losing his life in consequence nee
of il. A Mexican agent has been mere
for some weeks, and has endeagored 70 !,
procure his recognition as tho agent Of
these States. This gentleman is repre-,
sented to me as a very respectable aud
intelligent man. 1t was reported that be
proposed the annexation of the provinces
to the United States but am informed t'si
that this was not his purpose; that ne !a,
proposed merely tha,iho United States
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Mexican Affairs.
From thc ". o. Dch1, Dec. 9h.
FROM THE SQUADRON.

4 ~
Burning ofa Mexican Brig moored TO ht
taestas 81 bteEsa e 55as 57sH sGE5F5 5h
The Somers Com. Perry gone on az
Expedition a-Destinution mol kno,rn--
Position ofihe Fleet, Sc.
The U. S. r. Gutter Forward, Capt.
Nones, from Tabascu. via hlvarado and
Tampico, having left the latter place on
The 4lh inst, arrived at The S. w: Pass
on Monday evening, The 7'h, making the
run from Tampico in " hours. -,
Lien,. w. B Mclean, Of The Forward,
arrived in the city this morning on The low
boat Phoenix, with depalches from Com.
Connor, for our government al Washing
Ton; also, mail from The squadron.
To friend in the fleet, we are indebted
for The following details Of the latest events
transpirating in i!le Gulf;
Rep OF The u. S. Revenue schr. For
ward, Il. B. Nunes, Commander. from
Tabasc,. via Anron Lizardo and Tanpi-
co, 3 days from The latter place.
The Forward left Tabasco River on
tile 2lsl November; all quiet. Left al
that pla:e e. S. Revenue steamer Nc
Lane, Capt. Howard, for the purpose Of
blockad,ng said port; officers and crew
well.
Left Anton Lizardo on the 9th Nov;
on the 25lh, experienced a violent norther,
which has done considerable damage. The
wind flew violently for 90 hours, and
drove from their moorinss the following
vessels, prizes taken al Tabasco; steamer
Tabascano, schr. Tabasquena, brig Des.
cenda. The schooner was seen on shore
about Il miles 10 Ihe westward Of Alva.
-sIpposed the men was saved from
her, having on board three. The brig and
steamer have not been seen. On hoard
brig there were six nen-no officers, brig
Somers and schr. Morris (Iate Laura
Virginia. frisate Cumberland and prize
steamer Petrila, rode out the gale with
the Forward, and all are safe-oficers and
crew well.
On the nigh, Of the 26lh Nov, about
midnight; The u. S. brig Somers. then
lying at Green Islanl, four or five miles
distance from Vera Cruz, sent boat
with Lieut.. Parker. Passed Midshiptnan
Robert Clay Rogers, Passed Midstipman
5. r, Hynson, with five men, and burned
the Mexican brig Creole, lying moored 10
the Castle Of ST. Juan. The following is
list Of officers ofthe U. S.. brig Somers
Raphael Selnmes, Lieut.. Commander; NJ.
e.. L. Claibourn. lst Lieut.; James l..
Parker, I'd Lieut.; John H. Wright,
Passed Assist. Surgeon; John F. Steel,
Purser; Henry A. Clemson, Acting Mas
Ter: Robert Clay Rogers, JOHN R. Hynson
Passed iMidshipman; Fraucis G. Clarke
Midshipman. -
The officers who distinguished them!
selves on The night Of the 26th Nov. by
burning the CreoIo, also succeeded in
capturing seven prisoners-no Que injured
except Passed Midshiplnan Hynson, who
was burned by firing his pistol inlo'some
powder to set the brig on fite--te is doing
well. =, .1i.5
On the morning Of the 2d Dec. Conn.,.
Perry, sailed from Tampico on an expe-
dition not known. with the following
vessels of war: steamers Mississippi and
vixen, sloop John Adams, and schooners
Punita and Pe,rel. Com. Conner. with
lbe. remainder Of hi" force, will, in all
remain off Tamgico y! until II q
o sufficient number Of troops arrive 10
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THE ABBEyILLE VOLUNTEERS. :.

THE .ABBEVILLE VOLUNTEERS. &
This fine corps of Volunteers were MET by
n committee of fifty OF our ctizens on horse
back, al Pottersvie. about O'Clock on THUS
day evening last. Gen. Bonham, on the part
the citizens. addressed them and extended
to them cordial welcome 10 the liospItaliies
| Of orr town = .4..g
Capt. Marshall replied, Oh the part of his
corps. aud accepted the invitation OF ourcIli'
zens. They were then escorted by the com.
mitec. conducted by Major Racon, Marshall
Of lie day. When Capt. Marshals company
arrived in the middle Of the Public Square,
they gave three cheers to the Flag Of the "96
Boys" which was then waving IN the breeze.
They were then escorted TO MIR. c. II. Good,
mans Hotel whcrea collation. was spread for
them, and soon after they were seoted to the
Supper prepared in an adjoininsiroom. At
The table, many Of onr citizens were seated
with them, when Gen. Bonham acted as Pres
ident. and Major Bacon, and s. s. Tompkins,
acted as Vice Presidents: ,'-..,rs,i' -
After the cloth was removed, the company
was entertained till q late hour,
Addresses were made by Gen. BonIiun.
Cant. Marshal, Maj Bacon. Lients. Moragne.
SeIleck, and Roberts, Col. Hill, and many
others. Severartoasls were drunk, and among
,hem one from lady Of this place, which we.
take the liberty to insert: .....s,,
"OM AbJerJie.!-Mny her red Hills. which
have lately received the foot prints Of her gal,
liant sons, keep their sacred trust through the
frosts and SHOWS oil wnter,-and may sweet
smiling spring. welcome them back in triumph
and glory"
This corps is composed of the flower and
stamina or Old Abbeville, and indeed reflects.
much credit and honor to her patriotism-and
if occasion present, they are well calculated to
do still further honor to themselves.
On Friday morning they were escorted by
the ,mmittee out of town abont mile. when
Major Bacon delivered parting address,
which was replied to by Capt. Marshall, when
resolution Of thanks for the; hospitality ofther
citizens Of, Edsefeld, was voted with cheers
from all the corps. g,;, Han,- s,-. 81,
They then took up their line march for Char;
lesion viz Aiken. .;.s,tit ....f, s,.;s;
Brigadier General. w take pleasure,
in Informing our readers, tsass the Che
raw Gazette of Tuesday, ,ha, Col: James
Gsdsden, President Of the South Caroli-
ma Rail Road Company, hos been ap-
pointed Brigadier General by the Presi-
dent of the United States. ~ Gen: Gais-
den is to take commanded the Reeimen,s
Of Volunteers, from. the States Of Vir,inia.,
North Carolina and So6th Carolina,
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~ We understand, from gentleman di!sct
from Hamburg, that tie Pamelio Regiment
will leave Charleston illis day, via Hamburg,
Cat which town they will arrive This evenins3
Gur Mexico.
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LiberatinS Republican Army,

San Luis Potosi, Nov. 10, 1916.
Senor General. ALTO this morning, by
an official communication oflhe Governor
of Coahuila ofthe 9th inst, ! received your
letter ofIhe 5rh, apprising me Of your 10.
lention, by order of your Government, OF
breaking the convention agreed upon, at
Monterey, on the 24th Of September last,
passing on the l3tl, Of the present month
the line therein designated. by which date
you supposed should receive your com
municaliop. -. -.
Believing that the: terms stipulated in
said convention should be religiously oh.
served by both parties; 7 had taken no
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YucaLan.- Without possessing any def
mite Information on the subject. yet wo
know that an impression prevails in the
naval service that Yucatan is TO he made
10 disgorge some Of the fruits Of The lucra-
live commerce she has been carrying ON
in furnishing supplies to Mexico. The
very Ieas. which will lie done will he done
to c'ose her ports, aud probsbly take pos
session Of them. LasGara is represented
to be one of the best ports Of Mexico. and
very convenient and eligible as a navy
station f,,r our fleet: Although Yucalan ll!l,
has already inflicted great injury upon US
by assisting our enemy 10 obtain military
stores, it is we'll 10 take measures that may
prevent her dong any further harm'-N.
o. Picdyttne. ;,
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s,eps which should tend 10 vacale it. but
inview Of the obligation you deem impo-
sed upon you by order Of your Govern
menl, | confine myself by replying, that
you can, when it pieases you, commence
hosililics, to which shall correspond ac-
cordinsly.
In regard to the Americcn prisonrrs'ict
me say lhar there are only seven Of them
al this post. Isl of whom is annexed /;
and, relying upon your representation IN
regard to the release oil several Mexlcans,i
have determined to respond 10 your gen.
erosity by doing the same 10 The seven re-
ferrcd 10, 10 whom the Commissary of this
Army will supply with $7n forStheir sus-
tenance on the road.
Your remark that when the Convention
was entered into at Monterey you enter
tanned the hope thai The terms 10 'Wh'ch,lt
was conceived would open the ;wayyfor The
two Republics TO agree upon'an honora-
bic peace. Laying oul of the question
whether that convention was The result OF
necessity or the noble views now dlsclo.
sed by ynu, ! contenI myself with saying,
mat IRON: tne sp'rl auh uee's"" .,
ted by all Mexicans, yon should banlsh all
idea Of peace while single North Amer
lean in arms lads upon the territory OF
this Republic, and there remains ~ front
of its ports the squadron which make war
upon them. Nevertheless, The exuaor-
dinary Congress will assemble 10 the cap
ital towards The end of the present year.
and this august body will determine what
i, shall Judge most suitable for the honor
aud interests Of the nation.
Major Graham has not arrived at my.
quarters. Had he done so, he would have
been received in the manner due 10 bis
rank and employment, aud in conformity
with The wishes expressed to me in his
behalf by you.
have the honor Of offering you the
assurances of my distinguished consiiera-'
ton. God and Liberty. - ?
AsToxIo LorEz DE SANTA ANNA
Senor Major General Taylor, General.in
Chief Of the Army of :he U. States OF
the North. u p - Er8a lTh III
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EDe aunertlaer.
WEDNESDAY. DrcEnBsR %. 1916.
C. ]

NOTlCE.-lIereaier, the ,dtireriiser;
will be issued from lie new office inii,e:
diately in rear of the .Cour. House.
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Warrant his leaving. The health Of the
Commodore, the officers and crews good.
OF the Bar Of Tampico, arrived on the
3,I,. steamer Observation-Disclosures
Arrived at Tampico, schooner Home,
from The Brazos schooner Valasco, from
New.Orleans. The U. S. frigate Polo.
mac. Capr. Aulck, and Princeton, Capt.
Eagle, are also of the Bar-and all are
well.
Com. Conner has hoisied his pennanl
on board The schr Mahonie. The steam
ers Undine and Mary Summers have
arrived with troops, and expect 10 leave
soon for more. The Army. with the
Marines, are in a perfect state Of discipline
aud are preparing 10 hold oul against a
surprise, All seems quiet. The officers
of The Army are enjoying good health. as
also the troops; the citizens begin loteel
themselves secure. .siuce their arrival.