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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

ACKNOWLEDGES YSTERS.
WE HAVE NOW COMPLETED OUR AR.
w rangements for full and regu.~ -
lar supply of OYSTERS, having es-XN(Al
tablished an extensive Shucking and Nk/
Picking hous at the steamboat wharf ~
we Will give at all times our personal attention
to the trade, which, together with the well known
experience Of one Of the Arm, we hope viii insur n
for rs a large Increase OF business
We are now selling good Oysters for family use
at rs cents per gallon and very superior article
at 81 We will also have at all times the cele
biated Cove Oysters at the current market rates
Orders may be left at the principal depot steam.
boat wharf or at the old stand, corner Of Eleventh
and streets.
&C A-3t SCHWARZE a. DRURv
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paUG AND CHEMICAL STORE.

TIE UNDERSIGNED HAVING %
-, p-rchased the Drug stove formerly In
Al kposssssion Of h. A Mueller, respect
-J~fully asks a Continuance OF the pat- -
ronage heretofore bestowed on the estaonsnm :.
He has devoted more than TIVE w years 10 me
pre.arirg rnd dispensing OF medicine BIS
fn"wiedSe OF Drugs will cradle him, at all time;
to keep none but he pure. ana mCs. re,aS,e
~ 70 The oompounding ard pre- rim ~ Medi-
60. INC l.. N. SMITH,
Penn. ave-, south side, bet X and 9th streets.
IA-AOlm
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II . X A l. E-A CONVENIENT SMALL
House, on 10th street, only two or three doors
nom Pa. avenue. Its central location renders IL a
very desirable dwelling for persons engaged in
business. The front room might be used as q
show room for Millinery, or fitted up for La.
dies Shoe Store, or Fancy Trimming Store. Its
proximity to the avenue would make II a good
stand for any neat business. Apply to w. LEN
On, or at Mrs. Lenox's, on Z, between 10th and
llth streets. au2 7-S
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The Rev Henry Ward Beeoher

j., boston, Oct % -FaneuiI Hall vs crowded.
~ nlgn. and hundreds left unable 70 obtain AL
u.Ance, The attraction was a politicsI al.
dress oy the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
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poNNkTS, BON N Z T 8, B0NNETS.
ID We have Just received from New FORK rEN
the richest and largest assortment OF ladies' "a ii
and childrens' BONNETs to be found in IT.
the city. Please call and examine
GEO. II. CASSIDY CO,
Successors to A. Tate, 3l4 Penn ave bet.
90 10 10th and 18th streets.
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Snn LADIES' CLOAkS, TALMAS, ANR
oOO wANfILLAS.
The broadway Duster, The Quaker City,
The La Grange, The Lotus,
The Clematis, The Arctic,
The Msude, The NorwesteT,
The Caprice, The Louise,
The Maybe, The INDEPENDENT.
All the above are entirely new designs, in
Goth, Velvet, MORE Antique aud satin, making
the most complete assortment oflsdies' wrappings
ever trhIbi,ed In Washington, and have Just
been received at the CLOAK and Mantllla Empo-
rum OF MAXWELL Il BRO
No. 32s Pennsylvania avenue.
~ D-Cloak and MGntina Rooms. second
storv &C 1-eoSt
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Culver PLATED GOODS,

OLIVER PLATED GOODS,
- SUCH As
Cohee and Tea Sets, Casters,
Spoons and Forks, Hot Water ettles
Coffee and Tea Ums, Pickle Stands,
Egg Boilers, Egg Cups, Cake and F rut Baskets,
Tea TRAYS and Walters, Sugar ShOvels
Pie and Fish Knives, Salt and Mustard 2 poems
y, tier Dishes, Water and Syrup Fitch
His and low Candle ers,
sticks, Shutters and Trays,
Covered Dishes, Epergnes,
Salt Cellars, Salad Castort, &c
Persons In want OF reliable goods, well plated
on the best albats, will ind It to their advantage
t. examine my stock G. w. BOTELER,
&C d eo3t Iron Hall
cox REWARD.-RAN AWAY FROM
W ~ the su bscriber, II vi g near Bladens .
burgh. on the 18th inst NEGRO MAN ~
BEN, about ~ or 2S wears Of age, feet 4aE9
or III inches high, pretty stout, and has a. En
def CT In his eyes which makes him appear near
sighted. Ben Is rather bright latto, with a
very full suit Of hair. He lived with Berry Il
Bowie whilst they were In business In W ashingtOn
city, ard has a number OF relatives nov living In
Washington. will give the above reward no
matter where taken, IL secured In jail or broug I
home. 1 will also give 3 10 for the apprehension
and delivery Of NEG ~ GIRL ELIZABETH,
who away some time In July last She Is
al out 10 years OF age, OF dark copper color and
well grown. Her hands were burnt when a G. bid;
tie fingers OF one badly scared She has been
seen IN Washington 81 ace she left hone and |
have no doubt she is still there.
A Is. BERRY,
&C asst Prince Georges county.
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l. PROPERTY.-A small tract Of Land, con.
tanning about IS acres, the Manassas Gap
Railroad, about IA miles from Washington and
Alexandria, and about mile from Burke's sta
ton, In the neighbOrho0d cf the residence Of tie
late Col. Burke.
This place is very favorably located, It's PROV
unity to the Railroad, and convenience to the cit
les, Offers a good opportunity to person who may
wish market garden or fine summer res dence
II will be sold at great bargain, or exchanged :,
II desired, for city property. II the above prop
city Is not sold at pri ate sale on or before the
oath inst II will be sold that day day in front
OF our Auction Rooms, at 3 O'Clock p. IN. Terms
liberal and made known on day Of sale. Apply
to BONTZ COOMBS, Auctioaeers, No. 369
7th street. &C 2lveo3t
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FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c.
TIVE UNDERSIGNED HAS THE PLEAS
Il nre OF Offering TO his patrons and thsma
pubic In general a very 'arge assortment ofIpS4
FKUlT, SHADE, EVER REEN-
IHEES, &C., comprising
Dwarf Fear Trees. In great variety, among Will b
are all the finest native and foreign sorts :
splendid one year old trees are offered at the
low price Of 225 per 100
Apple Trees, large and vigorous, and varieti, s
best suited 10 this region, SIS per 100
Peach Trees, fine and thrifty, the choicest kinds
go per 100.
Apricots, cherries, Plums, Standard Pears,
Quinces, &c large, vigorous and thrifty.
6ooseoerries, Currants, Raspberries, Grape Wires,
&c an immense stock Of ali the cbci EST
kinds.
Strawberries, the large fne new varieties, as well
as the old popular sorts.
Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, strong and good
Roses. the choicest ever blooming varieties
Evergreens, an extensive collection Ct thu rars
and well known kinds.
Shade, Ornamental Trees, &C
Dutch BulbOus r cots, Garden Seeds
In fact, every thing pertaining TO the Nursery
and Seed business, warranted Of the best qual! v.
choicest varieties, correct to nsme and as low !;
they cen be purchased In the United States
Catalogues can be had on application
JOHN SAUL,
Seed Store, 396 9TH street, corner H street,
oc l-eo!St Nursery, on 7th street road
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PiYSlCIANA, PRESCKIPrIONs

DROPERLY POUNDED AT ALL
l. hours, day and night, at \. b WAITE'S
Drug aud Prescription Store, No. SIS 9TH street
opposite The Patriotic Bank. &C I6-Im
STELLA SnAwLs! STELLA sHAWLS!
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE
w and handsome assortment Of stella Shawls;
also, Persian Scarfs, Long and Square Brocha
Shawls. Long and Square Bay Slate Shawls,
Nj Uses Stella hawis
Velvet, SILK and Cloth Talmas and Cloth
Cloaks direct from the manufactory
w. EGAN & SON,
No 323 Pa. av south side, bet 9th and 7th SITS.
&C 22-6t Intel
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BY HOUSE PRINTING TFIEGRSp


NALErIE, KISDERuook, Oct. Is e. Presj-
dent Van Buren, was tbrovn f,o,, ~. .-
yesterday and had his arm broken.
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COAL From THE VESSEL.
Thursday-
% Tons OF Nut, White Ash Coal at S. per ton
O. do White Ash Egg do &6,25 do
Da ly expected, one cargo Of Lewis Mountain
Red Ash. For sale low from tie vessel
oc y1-eoSt r. l.. MOORE.
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sfCR EENT-SEVERALH Handsome Par
Tors and Chambers, with board.
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 233 r street. nov T7-U
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nRU6 STORE FOR LE-THE SUB
II scriber offers fOr sale his Drug tore corner
18th and st eets, on acc mmOdating terms
oci4 eo9WN KOBEKT L. TEASUALE.
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ItOR SALE OR RENT.-THAT DESIRA.
BILE residence on street, between 10th and
2lst Tor the last eight occupied by the late
M. Chubb, Esq Possession given the LIST OF
November next. inquire OF RIGGS & CO.
au l2-eotf
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k>oh SALE-A FIRST RATE PAIR Oh
4 match carriage HORSES, veryfast tn
ana gentle, between 16 and IL hands Ves~
Hign, year old; will be sold together %4As
or separately; also an excellent Cant 81 ~
age ana harness, can be seen at T.. CUwTING.
stables on q, between 18th and 14th streets &C 8
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CENTRE ~ sRs y ---fhs supply in the mar.
ket this ncrEir sss more plentiful than
during tbs sssl ssst The prices continue
about the SAM . .zfiIg the past month.
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Every arrangement has been made to insure
one Of the most imposing demonstrations ever
made on the hOnOred soil Of Old Maryland
and as the members Of the ackson Democratic
Association have entered into the matter with
proper zeal, 10 such word as 'fliI' or '.fzzle"
can be written down about it Ef-Govern0rs
Pratt and Lowe, and other distinguished speak
eTs, will address the assembled thousand at
Laurel. RJund trip tickets have been issued
at seventy five cents, and can be procured ~
Democratic headquarters, which will be open
every night during the whole Of the ensuing
and par, of the following week thus kee pin z
up perpetual session of tho Association uatIl
their victorious banners are " hung upon th Q
outer walls on the 9Th Of November next
During the meeting las. evening, able and
animated speeches were made by Messrs. A.
L Cunningham, j. u. Berrett Daniel Rat
cIife, N. ". Cluskey. Cook Of Mississippi,
and T. McNerhany. "The skies are bright
and Frightening 90 Ho for Laurel
HARPER's MAGAZINE for November This
popular u az tIine, for mex. month is for sale
AZ Shiiiingtou' bookselling and stationery es
tablishment. 1t is very brilliant number.
PErTr TuIEyxs.-Ou. citizens continue TO
be annoyed by numbers Of Juvenile thieves
who enter their stores and dwellings by day
and nigat, and carry away whatever they
End OF value and light enough to handl-
easily Persons passing along the streets with
heavy baskets or packages are robbed of their
goods, and are entirely unable to guess whe D
or how they were taken. Some times little
fellows are arrested, and though the complain
ants believe that they have the real thieves,
they can give no evidence that will justify
their detention.
ROwDYIsN. Last night, some young men
of this city and Bd!tim re entered house in
the Second Ward ant kicked up q general
row, greatly to the flight of the occupants OF
the house Watchmsn Sessford, in attempt
ing 20 preserve order, was used roughly by
the gasg They afterwards entered a restau
rant in the Fourth Ward, and gave another
unpleasant exhibition OF roEdyism An air
ing in Jail would have wholesome effect upon
the party.
THK NEW KoGE DAILIKs-Herald, Tribune
Times add News, received a. Saillington' q
every evening at o'clock.
CENTRE * sRs sT---fhe supply in the mar
Eet this rncr1ir zss more plentiful than
during tbs wee $50 The prices continue
about the SAM Is .4fipg the past month.
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THK NEW \ Or DAILIKs-Herald, Tribune,
Times ADD News. received a. Shillington'i
every evening at : o'clock.
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TaE LATE JOSEPH c. CABELL.

At meeting OF the faculty Of the University OF Virginia
held February 9, 1885, the following preamble and reso-
buttons unanimously adopted:
The faculty having received intelligence Of the death Of
Joseph O. Cabe late Rector Of the University Of Virginia
desire TO place record their estimate Of his worth
man. and their appreciation Of bis services 10 the import
public employ ments which various times he was
called.
Endowed with vigorous understanding, enlarged by
culture and by foreign travel he long prominent IN
the councils Of Virginia the unwayerng and at length
successful advocate Of enlightened policy as respects
education and internal Improvement
The intimate friend Of several Of lustrious revolu
onary statesmen he bad caught not little Of their spirit
moderation, and wisdom, and enjoyed he deserved,
much Of their confidence The coaborer Of Jefferson Mad
ison and Monroe in rearing this University he sustained
in its behalf many legislative conflict and,
having been from the beginning Of s most Efficient
vsiter for twelve years past Its faithful and reycrtd
rector. Ia this relation he best known usi
shall we cherish pleasing memories Of the ameni
W justice integrity, and zeal with which he discharged his
duties.
His long and useful is closed and rejoice to
know that honorable as the Of his life, nothing
In became him than its eudor he died Christian
Sensible thai ourselves have individually sustained
great loss In the decease Of this eminent beneacor the
University hearts the readily sympathze with
those whom this affective dspeusaon bereayes Be II,
therefore,
Resolved That In testimony Of respect for his
DRY, we win Grape the left thirty days
Resoiued That AS an expression Of the feelings oi The
faculty, copy OF the foregoing preamble and resolutions
be communicated to Mrs Chbe and also to our colleague
DR.. James l.. Cabell the nephew u the deceased.
5. MAUPiN,
Chairman OF The Faculty.
Wu WERrEsBAKER Secretary OF the Faculty.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at IL, M
Prayer by the Rev 4. w Greer. M
The journal of yesterday read and approved
The SPEAKER stated that the frat business in order
the following resolution submitted By the gentleman
from Tennessee, mr. WRIGHT
Rored That the further execution Of the order for the
election OF public printer be postponed until the first Monday
December next and that until that time the duties of the
performed by the officer elected by the last House of
Representatives.
Mr. WRIGHT withdrew the resolution for the present.
Mr. HARLAN, of Ohio, placed in nomination for the Of
fee Of public printer, the Hon. Joseph J. Coombs.
The House then resumed the business OF voting for prn
ter wher the tenth taken, aud resulted as fol-
lows
Whole number of votes, leo; necessary to choice, 81
of
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GREAT sSow-sroRM.-At oswego N. ", snow-storm
set in on last Friday week and continued four days The
Palladium thus describes the after the
"Our city rivhled the winter scenes Of the Arctic
gons and such storm could only be equaed there The
streets In many parts Of the city impossible the
ranging from tour to ten and twenty feet in depth and in
some places the drifts thirty feet deep Many Of the
residences blocked MP with TO the second story
Water street Is totally impossible The river almost
rely closed up the lower bridgean extraordinary
currcnce-and wild ducks took refuge in the little open
water the bridge during the Storm from the raging
Clements the lake OF course the roads into the interior
completely impossible and II Is impossible say how
shall get communication with the country. The
lies 10 depth, level Of from six 10 eight
feet IN the woods"
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SALE PEws IN AFAsfIoSARLE oVuRcHThe pews OF one
Of the fashionable uptown churches Of New York wse
sold on Monday last The Post says:
AIT first the bidding quite animated, but Il soon
fell off and premiums ran down to a low figure There
were twelve pews the church valued 900 each and
upwardsnone however above 81 200 These twelve pews
sold ut an aggregate premium Of 81 7i5 the highest pre-.
mum being $780, and The lowest $40 The whole number
opews sold was sixty three nnd they brought in the Ag
gregate something $4,000 Of which than So
500 was in premiums Moses L. Grinnel esq was one ol
the largest purchasers
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W. wrnrrspArrr Secretary Of the Faculty.

THE pErhLoArIoS WrscossE.--The Milwaukee Ameri-
furnishes the PARTICULARS Of the deacaon Of Edward H.
JANSEN lae Of Wisconsin previously announced
by teegnphc despatch The amount is vrousy estimated
at from twenty forty thousand dollars The amount
supposed be in his hands the time Of the xpraon
Of office about $4,000 lie paid 10 his successor
Mr. Keuhn $l79s2 ST. Mr. JANSEN is said has property
to the amount Of about $4,000 and his assistant Mr.
Seaver has made assignment to the State Of some
$4,000 worth Of property This, with his surety will Sc
cure the State from lose
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N CONGRESS OE THE u. STATES.
Thirty Fourth Congress First session.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1856.
sENATE.


The PRESIDENT pro lem laid before the Senate re-
port Of the Secretary OF the Navy communicating in ODE
for articles furnished for the Bureau OF Yards and Docks
for the year ending June 80 1856 and the same for the
fiscal year ending June 3d. 1885, not embraced In his last
report which read and ordered lie the table and
10 be printed.
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Mr. Wendell of New York, received ..............T3
folletj OF Ohlo..
Derees, Of Indisna-,r .....................u..l2
Coombs, of Ohio...
Sargent of Pennsy lvania......................S
Faruham, of Washington d C...............
Webb Of New York.
There having been election the House proceeded TO the
eleven h vote, with the following result:
Whole number OF votes 100 necessary 10 choice, 81 :
of these
MIR. Wendell received 81
20
10
Coombs,. Q
We
e.. i. .
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We copy the following from the Boston Transcript Of
Monday last:
J" IuR UNITED STATES sTFkM-rMekTs MKRnin1cK--This
most beautiful steamsp-owar will leave onr port
for trial trip 10 the Gulf OF about fortnvhts duration
Since her launch workmen have been continually employ
ed about her and she every respect all that the
mechanics of Boston and vicinity employed in her
strucon desire as specimen of their skin She Is Sub.
shna and at the same time beautiful and WILL doubt,
prove swift Skinner Of the Seas All who have visited
her, including many who have inspected the other steam
gates declare her TO be unsurpassed specimen Of
naval architecture The Of the Merrimsck number
ing slx hundred and sixty men, board the
ceyinFship Ohio Commodore Gregory, her commander,
will probably go on board to-day tomorrow and she
will be put In commission day this week. and during
The next viii probably take her DEPARTURE having board
some OF the builders Of her engines and
Among the armament Of the Merrmack are two long guns
one tore aud the other ar of tennch bore and working
upon swivel These guns will carry ball of one hun
dred and forty pounds TO distance Some Of her
maindeck guns Of ninench bore but she win not
upon this trip her full armament but after she has been
fully tried viii probably put into some southern yard to
complete her fitting out in s respect With her present
water
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The following is the vote in detail

For Mr. WsndelMcssrs. Aiken Allen, Barksdae, Bel,
Brooks Burnett John p. Campbell, Caruthers Dayard
Clark Cingmsn, W. X. w. Cobb, Cox, Crage Crawford,
payd'op DowSe Edmundson, Edwa,ds Elliott English s'
Goode, Greenwood Augustus Hall, J. Morrison Harris,
sampson W. Harris, Thomas L. Harris Hickman Houston,
er, Lumpkin, Msce, Alexander X. Marshall Samuel $
nngton, Porter Powell Puryear Qutman, Ready Ricaud,
Rivers Robbins, Ruin, Rust Savage, Seward shorter,
Taylor Thurston, Trppe Tyson, wood Walk Walker
Watkins, Williams, winslow, D. b. Wright John " Wright,
for Wr FoisaMessrs Albright, Allison Benson Bills,
Burlington, Cragiu, Dean Dickson, Flsgsr, Galloway,
Murray, Perry, Pike Prnge Wabrdge, wsdron, Ellihu
b. washburne, Israel Washbnrn, and Watson -.
For Mr. DefreesMessrs. Barbour, Brenton, l.. ID. Camp
bell, collaS, cumback Dunn Harrison Haven, Holloway,
Howard, Knox, Humphrey Marshall Parker scott, and
For Mr Sargert-Messrs. James II. Campbell Comins,
Covode Cullen, Dick, John @. Miller Roberts and Robi-
For Mr.. Coomb..-Messrs. Bingham, Harlan, Ritchie
Sabin Sspp, sherman, stanton, and Wade,
70, NJ m,bs.-Mes,,s parlinga@e 4 B. Hall, Morrill,
for Mr.. forrham.-Messrs. Broom, Garlic, and II. w.
For Mr. Prenaos.-Mr Etberidge.
For Mr.. Knopp.-Nr. Lipdley.
The SPEAKER tbereupon declared Cornelius Wendell
duly elected printer OF the House tor the present Congress-
Applause In the galleries.
Mr. MACE, Of Indiana, asked the unanimous Of
the House TO offer resolution authorizing and directing
he Doorkeeper Of the House appoint additional
cstk for the fvldug-room salary 81 200 per annum
two additional public folders 81 per dav two adai-
oual messengers for the lades gallery, two additional
messengers for the gentlemens gallery, and twelve add
uonal pages. ... ..
Objection made to the introduction Of the resolu-
ton.
Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee hoped that the House would
by unanimous consent take up the Presidents annual
sage and refer 1t the Committee of the Whole the
state Of the Union and order it be printed Cries Of
That Is right
Mr. wAsHB6RN, Of Main. objected.
The SPEAKER de Jared that the first business In order
calling he States for resolutions beginning with the
State OF Maine
Mr. BENSON, Of Maine, hereupon offered the following
resolution;
Resoped That the Superintendent Of the Public Printing
be directed 70 deliver the Commissioner Of Patents two
paintings Of horned CATTLE accompanying the agricu
turat report Of 1854 for the of the Patent Office
The question taken and the resolution was adopted
Mr. WASHBURN Of Maine, offered the following reso-
luton and called for the previous question;
Rssoved That The House do proceed to the election
chaplain for the present session OF the Thirty
fourth Congress.
Mr. DOWDELL OF Alabama, gave notice that IL the
House did not adopt the resolution offered by the gentle
man from Maine he would offer the resolution that
was adopted before organization Of the House inviting
the cleraymen Of the city to ohoiate alternately
Mr. JONES' Of Tennessee was opposed to the resolution
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The LATEST FROM FLonmA--Ths latest news from Fort
Myers is very Indefinite Scouting parties have returned
having accomplished nothing but the destruction Of seve-
raj Indian encampments, and all the live stock Indian
property they met with
said that the blochouses burnt by the Indians are
TO be rebuilt as well several Others important posts
three at Fort Myers also extensive stable accommoda
tons are TO be erected at Fort Myers
The volunteers ut Fort Meade regularly performing
scouting duty and other important services They are
eager TO engage the enemy and await mpaeniiy author
ity to march into bis territory.
Two volunteer companies organized the Manatee
river, under Captains Gates and Addison