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From Harper,s Ferry.

HARrER's FERRY, November 2O.-various
rrlmors have been aAoat to-day as to the ap-
proach Of armed men from Ohio in the di-
rection of Wheeling. The respectable source
from which tho report originated has created
some excitement about Charlestown, but none
here. Our people are very quiet, not expect
ing any attempt at rescue, nor do they fear
any force, however formidable, because they
are prepared for any emergency. The nu-
merous fires about Charlestown have induced
the citizens to anticipate some annoyance.
They are more easily excited, but no one is
at all afraid of the result, even if the attempt
should be made.
Colonel Davis has made the most ample
provision for any number Of the enemy who
may make o call. sL1h7l
learn that more troops arc being de-
manded from the Governor. This may be
as much to protect the prisoners from the
popuace as anything else. AS far as can
learn, there is no cause to apprehend danger.
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REV. STUART ROBINSON AT THE CENTRAL
CHURcH.--Rev. Stuart Robinson, of Louisville,
preached yesterday morning, at the Central
Presbyterian Church, to very large audience
His text was taken from that part Of the 18th
chapter Of the First Book of Kings which de-
scribes the destruction of the prophets Of Baal
by Elijah.
We have not space to give even the merest
abstract OF the sermon, which was very long,
but was listened to with attention.
The purpose and aim of the address was to
urge his hearers to embrace the doctrines Of
the Bible in regard to the salvation which is
offered the world through Christ. He said il
was the only method Of reaching happiness
hereafter; that the Gospel came to man while
oil his inclinations were leading him to hell
and that when the sea was tossed by the tenn.
pest, the ship wrecked and the life-boat al
hand, it was no time to reason in regard t.
the means Of escape. There was none bu
this, and he who refused it would be by thai
act placed entirely beyond the power to be
saved,
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HAVING SPURIOUS MONEY IN Possession.
On Friday night last, q man named jacob
Henderson, who asserted that he was from
Dayton, was arreSted at bagnio on Bremen
street, charged with having counterfeit
money in his possession, and taken to the
Bremen street Station-house. On his person
were found one hundred and forty five dol
lars on the Citizens Bank of Gosport, Ind,
which, as every body knows, is broken,
worthless institution, and fifteen dollars in
counterfeit money OH the Bank of Zanesville.
He was before Judge Lowe on Saturday, and
held in the sum Of $3.50 for further examine
ton this morning.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO WoMAN.-A poor
washerwoman named Brinklsy, residing at
No. 81 Courtstreet, fell down pair of stairs,
at No. 347 Western-row, a Few days ago, and
besides ipjuring herself internally, quito Sc
verely broke his right arm. Her wounds were
attended to BY kind hearted physician, who
has reported her case to the Relief Union, but
that body, as yet, has taken no notice Of the
matter. She has been represented to us as in
every way worthy the sympathy of the benev-
olent, and, having a family entirely depend
ant upon her for their support, any kindness
which may be extended to her, we are assured
will not be misplaced.
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WEATHER, BUSINESS AND AMUsBMENTs.-The
weather during the past week was very irreg.
uiar, opening with sleet and snow, and closinR
with warm and copious rains, interposed with
spring-hke days and beautiful moonlight
nights. All the seasons were represented, and
ne must have been incapable of qualification
VINO was not pleased with the variety afforded.
Business improved during the week, and, the
packing season having fairly opened on Sun
day, the 18th, an increased animation was lent
to commercial circles. The principal thorough
fares were bustling, and our mercantile houses
wore lively appearance. E
The arrivals were more numerous than dur
ing the week previous, and the leading cities
were represented at our dozen large hotels.
A number Of hog. dealers from the rural dis
tricts have made their appearance In town,
and by their grOtesque semblance and buoolic
manners attract no little attention from the
metropolitans who pass them in the crowded
thoroughfares.
The theaters and other places of amuse-
ment have been we'll patronized ; the princi-
pal event of the week being the opening of
the Opera-house, with fine company, for o
dramatic season. The dancing era has be.
gun, and as we wend our way homeward
(home is where the trunk is) in the early hours
of the morning, we hear the sound of merry
music from different balls, keeping time to
liight-hearted beings in the graceful quadrille,
the animated schottische and the voluptuous
waltz.
l sThe city is growing more and more lively,
and the season Of soirees and drawing-room
entertainments, Of parties and lnasquerade,,
will be inaugurated in a brief while. In the
mean time, our bellies are perplexing modistes,
milliners, and dry-goods clerks, prepatory to
entering the beau monde with superior sclat,
augmented glory and entirely irresistible fasci-
nation.
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ADJUSTMENTS. A

WOODS THEATER.-Mr. James r. Ander
sons benefit and last appearance on Saturday drew
an oyerdowing house, and between the plays tho
benefciarie called before the curtain, and mad
a pertinent Speech. Mr.. A. has reason to congratu
late himself upon his success-playng here to large
audiences for six weeks.
MIR. and Miss Caroline Ritchings begin an engage
ment at this theater this evening. Miss o., who il
a very agreeable vocalist, personating the part OF
"Kate Dalrymple' in The LITTLE SAVAGE. The
Ritchings have many admirers here, and will doubt
less Draw.
PIKEs OPERA-H0UsE.-THE MARBLE HEART
was very well enacted on Saturday eyening-better
than we have seen 1t in this city-Mr. and Mrs. Con
way rendering "Marco'' and "Raphael" in excellent
style the.scene in the third act between the selfish
and heartless women and the passionate and gener
Gus artist being very effective.
We should do violence to our feelings If we neg
ected to mention the exquisitey natural and charm
ing personation of "Mariette' by Bertha Stanley
Sho drew every heart to her, and sympathetic tear,
10 many eyes. The petite and pretty Bertha will We
predict, become q reigning favorite.
rms evening the great play of Love AND LOYALTY
IN hye acts, Will be presented, with the Oonways In
the chief characters; and the farce, To 0BLIGE Ben
SON, Davidge as "Trotter Southdown."
NATIONAL THEArER. - The National wa:
crowded on Saturday evening to witness the sixth
representation of FAUST AND MARGUERITE, and to
sented. We have no doubt the houses will be larger
this week than they were last, for SO fine sceni
drama can not fail to draw for series of evenings il
city 30 large and appreCiating rs ours.
AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT.-An An amateut
dramatic entertainment will begin at the Melodeol
on Wednesday evening, Alice KIM ngsbury penonatins
mariana" in THE WIFE.
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V1LLArNous ATrEMrT AT CONSULTATIONS
About half-past FIVE O'Clock yesterday morn
ing the watchman in the ueighborhood were
attracted to the corner Of Eighth-street and
Main by the cries Of a woman. Upon reach.
ing the spot whence tho cries proceeded, they
found two women-one white, the other ne.
gress-both Of whom were almost exhausted
in the hands Of three men, who, according to
tho statement OF the females, had made des-
perate and villainous attempt to violate thei,
persons.
The men, whose names are respectively
james Norton, Matthew Crow and JAIME,
Butler, were arrested and committed to tht
Hammond-street Station house, and will prob
ably have hearing this morning before Judge
Lowe. The particulars of this affair, as re
lated to US, are not fit for ears refined, and i
true, the perpetrators deserve punishment
which would offectually remove them from tn,
life they have bestialized.
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PRISON, JAIL AND HosrITAL.-In the City
Prison, at the close Of the week, there were lac
prisoners, (75 OF them females,) against 15s
the previous week. During the week 55 pris-
oners were discharged.
In the County Jail there were lunatfcs;
"a females, 2 on bread and water; 10 on chain.
gang; 70 in main jail-l3l in all, against 134
the week previous.
AT tho Commercial Hospital 26 persons were
admitted duringthe week; II discharged; none
born, and dled-John Kelly, Annie Barbara
and Lorenzo Steigler.
In the Hospital last evening 1873 patients
were under treatment, against 132 the previous
week.
AT the close of the past week there was but
one case Of small pox in the Pest house.
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The POLICE COMMISSIONERS vs.. THE Cry OF
CINcINNAT1.-The case of John A. Watson,
Elijah Woods and John Layton us. The City
of Cincinnati, for $244 so, for FIVE months
services as policemen, under their appointment
by the Board of Police Commissioners, came
of before Esquire Harris yesterday afternoon,
Judge Pruden appearing for plaintiffs, and
Solicitor Hays conducting the case for the city.
Tho Magistrate said, at the close, that it was
not for an inferior Court to decide on the con-
stitutionality Of law, and that whatever his
decision might be, he did not presume it would
be final settlement of the case; but he would
like to have some further time to consider the
matter, and, taking it under advisement, prom
ised to render decision in day or two.
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MEETING OF THE PIONEER ASSOCIATION. The
meeting of the Pioneer Association, which was
held at the Council Chamber, on Saturday
evening, was not largely attended. In the
absence of the President, Mr.. Henry T. Yeat
man presided. After some discussion in re-
gard to the matter, it was determined to have
social feast, on the 26th Of December, which
will be the seventy first anniversary of the
settlement of Cincinnati, and the Executive
Committee was authorized to make the neces-
sary arrangements.
The proposal of Mr.. Gano to dedicate his
monument to the Pioneer Association was de-
bated at considerable length, and at last de-
olined upon the ground that the money which
it would cost to remove it to the Pioneer burial
lot in Spring Grove could bs used to much
better purpose in the erection of a monument
which should belong exclusively to the Pi-
Oneers.
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PRoCEsDrNGs or THE COUNTY COMMISSION
HRs. AT their regular session yesterday morn
ing, the County Commissioners passed orders
amounting in the aggregate to 1851 IL, o.
which $40 were to Hubbsll 4 Coney, fol
cement for Carthage Lunatic Asylum, and
$475 to John Goodrich, in full, for repairs O.
bridge, near Elizabethtown, and 1920 to same
for bridge on Rolls Road, in Millcreek Town
ship.
A communication was received by the Boarc
from Taft, Wise Co., lumber merchants
calling the attention of the Board to damage.
sustained by them, in consequence of the re-
fusal on the part of the present Commissioner,
to allow them to fulfill the contract made Feb
ruary 2, 1855. They claim that bill of lum
ber, amounting to $500 80 should have beer
furnished by them for the Carthage Lunati
Asylum, but no action was taken by the Board
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LAW REPORT.


DIVORCE SUIT.-Amelia Elkins VS.. James
Elkins This was an application to Judge Carter fol
uecTee OF divorce, which was granted on the ground
OF wiiisnl absence and gross neglect of duty.
M J. Hunt va. John Hunt Decree of divorce al
ioMeu % on the ground OF neglect of duty.
CRIMINAL SIDE The hearing of the testimony in
the case OF the State against VIM. Beckley was re.
sumed before Judge Malon and the jury.
The prisoners counsel called John Hughes and
Jesse Worley to show that the witness, Maria Love-
who testified on the previous day that she had seen
Beckley commit the homocide, had made different
statement when SPOKEN on the subject hortiy after
the decease was killed.
VIM. Becky, father ofthe prisoner, made similar
statement to that given by him on the first trial in
relation to his having broken up pistol which his
son mad lew weeks before the Italian was killed.
mr. Kerr asked this witness whether any portion of
the 600 which was paid to Jenny Bowers short time
before The first trial to leave Cincinnati was contrib.
Judge Johnston objected to the question.
The Court thought 1t inadmissable.
Mr. herI-Can we not impeach the witness by
the State?
Judge Johnston-We admit that this witness feels
an interest IN the fate of his SON. but that he has
hostility to the State of Ohio OF TO the Prosecutor
we deny. We Withdraw, however, to this prrticuar
question without waving our right as to the rule In
relation to other questions.
ACourt-We must adhere to the rule of law, II the
testimony is incompetent we can not receive it.
The evidence on both sides closed at twelve O'clock
The opening argument for the State was made by
W. H. Kerr; Judge Spooner followed for the prisoner.
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Military for Charlestown.

WASHINGTON, November 2O.-The regiment
from Richmond, accompanied by Governor
Wise, arrived here at seven o'clock this even
ing, and will leave for Charlestown on special
train at ter! o'clock. On arriving at Charles
town the troops will 60 into encampment and
remain until after the execution. Nothing
has been received confrmatory of the rumor Of
body of men having crossed the Ohio near
Wheeling.
The Petersburg battalion of four companies
arrived here in the boat this afternoon, and
are awaiting instructions from the Governor
Roger A. Pryor and the venerable Hugh
Pleasants, are priYates in the battalion
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Arrival of the AriZOnia.

NEW ORLEANS, November 2O.-The steam
ship Arizonia, from Brazos on the 18th instant
arrived this evening. She brings $753, 900 in
specie.
Brownsville was still unmolested. Captain
Tobin, with eighty rangers arrived on the
18th. Thirty men from Cutter Dodge, and
fifty troops from Baton Rouge, left Brszos fol
Brownsville on the 18th, making nearly three
hundred troops and volun teers now at Browns
vile. On the arrival of Captain Tobin, Cor
tinas's chief officer, who was held as pris-
oner, was hung without trial.
Arrived, ship Ptoifc, from New York, and
Mary Gloper, from Liverpool.
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A MAN KNOCKED Down AND RoBBEp.-A
man named Alexander struvo, who reside.
some place in the Deercreek Valley, was
knocked down while on his way home, at a
late hour on Saturday night, and robbed O.
his port-monnaie containing about $40, anG
q watch worth $50 or $40. He was found
some hours afterward and assisted to his
home by some persons who happened to be
passing that way, but he was only semi
conscious, and his injuries are of such a ma.
ture as to render it almost impossible for him
to leave his room for considerable length o.
time.
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MANS NECK BROKEN BY FALL.-A Germ an
named Jacob Eveslage, while in state of
intoxication, night before last, made an at
tempt to descend Mt. Adams by way of the
Observatory-road, with dray of which he was
the owner; but partly from his unskillfulness,
which was the result of his condition, and
partly from fright on the part of his horse, the
animal ran off the road over the bank and
rolled to the foot Of the hill, distance of at
least seventy-fve feet. When the man was
found his neck was broken and his body
frightfully bruised md crushed. Tbe horse
was seriously though not fatally injured, while
his dray was broker into fragments.
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Cause Of the Excitement at Charles
town.

HARrER's FERRY, Sunday Eyoning.-Th
fresh excitement was caused by the arrival
from Bellaire, near Wheeling, of a ma named
Smith Crane, who stated he incidentally over.
heard conversation between some men who
had organized band of 500 to march to re
lease Brown and other prisoners at Charles
town. He Immediately set out for tho Ferry
to apprise the inhabitants Of the fact.
1t was also rumored as Charlestown that
fight had occurred in Clarke County between
some citizens and party Of strangers, and a
detachment was sent to the scene of disturb
ance. On the receipt of these rumors dispatches
were sent by Colonel Davis to Governor Wise
for 500 more troops, who have arrived here
this evening, the Governor being with them,
and our town is again bristling with bayonets
and considerably excited.
Governor Wise says it will give Virginia
military experience, even If rumors should all
prove unfounded, SO that they will know how
to protect their borders hereafter if occasion
should occur. .t.e..
Governor Wise, with three companies, has
just started for Charlestown--the Others will
remain here until to morrow.
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OBTAINING GooDs ~ FALSE PRETRssRs.--A
man named William Goodlng was arrested
day before yesterday and committed to the
Hammond street Station house, upon charge
OF obtaining goods by false pretenses. He
had been in the habit of receiving different
articles from Wolff Kohn, Of Main street, and
having them charged to his employer, but hav-
ing made change, ho purchased thirteen dol
lars worth Of goods, representing himself as
still in the employ Of the same man. He will
have hearing this morning.
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hlanuiacturers are completing their old contracts,
az Ind some difficulty IN placing goods in advance
are not ly sbmiS m s pbs Ssl;ef hat ali
standard goods will sn5tain very full prices at the
opening Of the season Is quite current. Neverthe-
MIN some Of he leading distributors. who have
peen, Tor the las! -four weeks qnetly taking all the
bargains Offering. The rgpors from the West this
as the collections yet slow. The private advices
from the SAP Francisco market are bad; accumula-
lions exist OF nearly every style of Domestic Goods
Yna Vn. prices are ruling much below current New
York rates. The South American adyices are how.
are scarce and high, particularly Drills, Denims,
White Goods and heavy Sheetings; aud the reports
rom uhina lead us to suppose that the large demand
during the next few months
CINCINNATI MARKET-NovEMBER ls.
FLOUR-The market Is quiet, and the demand but
moderate, Sales of 100 brs. at "a s5 for euperfne,
and S55 % for extra. l450 brs. received the last
WHISKY--No change in the market. Sales Of
l'1q3 erls a. 22Hc, including that from wagons
the weather being favorable all to be had at s. II
were taken The sales add up $500 head all at 50 75
over the river late in the evening The receipts wero
but Sh4 1900 head the last twenty-fopr hours,
fhO lolONS odd mess Pork is held firmly at
Slt -, and new tSl4 80, and the tendency of the
markets. toward these prices. 10 hhds Bacon Sides
sold Soda at 9ac 100 terces Gut Lard at 94c.; 300 do;
81
do; Shoulders at 4Ac.; 1900 green Hams sold az
$50, l0Oc., deliverable two weeks hence.
OLA sale Of 40 brls. Iinseed at 561fc.
&GR0CERIES-No change in the market.
WHEAT.The market is firm with good demand
principally from the local mllers. Prices are up .
changed since our last quotations. Choice white h
scarce, and wanted at 81 20 Sales 400 bushels prime
white at s. l6; $50 do. prime red at 81 10.
CoRN-The market is firm, with good demand OF
45@l46c.
0ATS-There is a better feeling in the market but
prices are without change Sales COO bushels at ca
nal at45c.
BARLEY-The demand continues good and prices
are steady ut our last quotations.
RYE-There IL fair demand; buyers are offeripa
7Sc; which holders refuse; they are asking 7sc.
OHEESEaThe demand is active and the market
very firm. Sales 600 boxes w. r. at &C.; 1875 do extra
large 9hc.; 100 do. II. ID. lie.
BUTTER-The market is firm at our last quota
tions. Sales 10 brls. prime roll at lie.
APPLES-The market continues dull and without
change; prices range from 81 20 to 80 IS per brl
,POFATOES-Them market Is dull; prices remain un
changed. wa
GLOVER SEED-Ther is a good demand; we auotc
prime at Si 75 common 81 5O6S4 CO. Sales l50 bush
els, in good sacks, at 81 Is.
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The WHY aud the Wherefore,

Richmond, November 20.-It is authorita-
lively stated that the present movement of
troops is more to quiet tho alarmed population
OF the upper counties, and by the presence of
an overpowering force prevent any futile at
tempt at rescue, which otherwise might result
ia bloody work, than from fears Of the ap-
proach of any armed body of men from Ohio
or elsewhere. III known that it was Gov
ernor Wise's intention to order regiment to
Charlestown in few days for camp duty, pre-
vious TO the execution, but the prevalence of
these groundless alarms has tended TO aocole-
rate the movement. ..
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NEWS AGENCY ON THE CINCINNATI, HAMIL.
TON AND DAYTON RAILRoAD.-To-day, and
hereafter, Kahn & Brother, both energetic
young men, will have entire control of the
news agency on this road, and intend furnish
ing, at each Of the stations on the route, all the
latest and best news and literary publications
Any person along the road wishing to obtain
the PRESS can do SO by paying these gentle.
men the sum of twenty-five cents per month
when it will be delivered punctually every
morning, on the arrival of the first train.
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Y. NJ. NJ. L. ASSOCIATION LECTURES. The
second lecture of the winter course, before the
Young Mems Mercantile Library Association
will be delivered this evening at Smith &
Nixon's Hall, by Rev. Stuart Robinson, OF
Louisville. His subject-"Germinal Ideas Of
American Civilization n'--and his well.known
reputation as minister will doubtless insure
him large audience.
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NEWPORT NEWS.
A CITIZEN OF CAMPBELL County RosBpp

A CITIZEN OF CAMPBELL County RoBBED IN
CINCINNhTI.-A man named Sas JONES' residing
near Alexandria, was robbed by some sharpers,
the reservoir, In Cincinnati, on Friday night last
He was found bleeding and senseless by the Police,
minus all the money he had, amounting to Sll7 TO-.
He states that he encountered some well. dressed
men who at once made themselves familiar, thereby
winning his confidence, and that after visiting the
Museum with them, and imbibing until he was In
toxicated, his new companions knocked him down
and robbed him.
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BUGGY DEMOLISHED BY A STREET RAlLRoA n
CARA buggy was demolished on the corner
of Seventh and Plum-street yesterday after
noon by one Of the cars on the Cincinnati
Street Railroad. A couple of mon attempted
to drive across the track and the tongue Of
the car caught in the wheels, throwing them
outand rendering their vehicle wholly unfit 70,
service. Fortunately no person was injured
although one Of the horses was considerably
hurt.