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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Tobacco Sales

CLARKsvHLE, May IL, 1859,
Sales at c. II. Smiths Warehouse of 1873 hhds to-
bacco, as follows:
l hid at $50 10, 10, ., 9, I, 7 s5, 7 30, 7
65, 7, at 20, O5, 40, 4 O5, Z 80, 80,
= so, 40, so, I, G 20, G so, 6 So, IS, 6
so 80, so, 80, so, 25, 95 3 at 6
60 80, go, 25, 6 10, 6 65, 60, 35, 6
IS, 80, 35, %, so, 80, rs, at 6
50, 40, 6 %, 40, 95, 6 45, 6 49, 8, 10,
45, 6 O5 O5, 6 IS, so, so, 80, 65,
Co. at 6 80, 6, at 6 as, 10, 10, 10,
6 So 49, 50, 3 20, 80, 10, 30, 30,
5 80 95 49, 3, 3 go, ., 20, 10, G5,
5 20, 3 at 90, O5 6 80, O5, 10, 60,
4 90, O5, 4 40, SIS, 4, 65, 4 50, A 10, 1
10, 80, 90 4 4 30, 10, 3 3d. 3 60, 80,
3 35, 80, 3 Go, 3 10, 10, 60, A 20, A so,
20, so, 10, 3 90, A 80, 90, 90, 40,
. 60.
One hid, sold at the advanced price of $40 10,
was grown by Mr. John Roberts, of this county, and
purchased by Mr.. Thomas j. Pritchett Owing to
the European war news received yesterday, the
sales show decline of about so cents since last
week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
TmcE's LANDING, May Is.

TmcEs LANDING, May Is.
Sales at Oldham, lIomar & Co.'S warehouse of
81 hhds tobacco, as follows;
SO, 90, 3 20, 3 so, 3 20, 3 10, . 50, %,
! 10, 80, 90, 4 IS, %, 80, . 10, 5 10,
6 40, 10, 90, %, Z 20, 30, 3, 8 az s
%, 3 lS, So So co. g. Is, 10 5
50, 90 at 10, > at 3 40, 2 at 3 80, at 3
o5 3 at %, . at GO, 3 att as, 5at4 o. at
90, at G. 4 ut 80, 5 at 80, at 90, at
g 40, 10 at 80, Z at 6 90, at Z %, at 40,
Z 40, o at 80, 3 at So, . at s 20, 3 at 80,
at 40, at 8 AS and one at S25-the highest
price this season.
The hid at S25 was raised by c. T. Baker Esq,
of Christian county Ky Col. j. p, Rogers was
the purchaser
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

VIM. Broaddus and 10. E. Broaddus, versus VIM. F..
Holt [Original Attachment
WILLIAM F. HOLT: You are hereby notified
and required to appear before at my Office in the
Court House, in GAINESVILLE, on the 18th day of
June next and defend the suit of w. and j. Z.
Broaddus against you as a nonresident Of the State
of Tennessee, by attachment in which Vim. Rogers
has been summoned as garnishce. On your failure
to appear, the cause will be proceeded with pdrte.
CHAS. BAILEY, J. p.
May G. l859-my ID 4w-printer's fee, so.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
NEW MUsIC!!!

April l5,'59-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
NOTICE.

Clarksville. May ID, '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Bsss- The Work House was, by the too free use o.
large butcher knife, left in one of the cells delv-
escaped from the cell to the yard when they were
recaptured by the night watch, who made a chain
gang of them until the next morning, when tho
crerasse W as repaired
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Ray Every one should read the advertisement Of
the Supper to come off on the 9th of June and keep
themselves in readiness to go to it, A Brass Band
has been spoken to, to play ON the OCCASION and
four Pianos viii be on hand for the delight of the
young people besides many other sources Of pleasure
never offered to this people. There is lots of fun
ahead
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Hardware Notice.

Farmers, Mechanics and Merchants buying Hard
ware of any kind, will find it greatly to their inter
est to examine the stock of Hardware, Guns Cutlery
Edge Tools &C., in store and being received al
the Hardware House of Fall & Turnkey, sign of the
Big Gun, Public Square, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

We have heavy Domestics and Osnahurgs, plain,
striped and plaid, heavy Drills and Cottonades both
white and colored and all other kinds of Negro
Goods.
In short we have every description off goods in our
line and are anxious to sell them upon reasonable
terms either for Cash or to pnetaai dealers the
usual time.
For sale, A 0snaburgs by the piece or bale, al
l2l contS per yard.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
BEAUMONT 4 BARNES.
Now Arriving .

Willow and Wood Cabs and Carriages, Ciiildren'I
chairs, Key, School, Office, and Ladies Work Baskets
Toy Knives and Forks. Table Mats all styles Ever.
lasting door Mats, Carpet Swecpers, Stone and ZinC
Water Coolers, Bird Cages,a splendid lot ofStereo
scopes Fancy Cigar Holders, Candlesticks, Mattel
Stands Night Clocks, Sewing Machine Needles, etc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

FINE SrRAwRrRRIEs.--We are indebted to Mrs.
VIM. Dudley, living short distance in the country,
for basket Of most excellent Stuwheuies--handed
IA by our friend, H. NJ Dudley. They are new
Seeding very large, FIAT shaped, and deliciously
favored berry, raised from the seed by Mrs. Dudley
1t is nearly equal in size to McAvoy and Peabody.
superior Seeding, and more hardy and very prolific
Several compent Judges pronounced them superior
TO any berry they ever saw.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
NEW GOODS
AT
R. d, DUN NING'S

All kinds of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, just re-
ceived which win take great pleasure in showing
to all who may desire to examine, and greater plea
in selling to such persons as happen to have the
CASH or can satisfy us that they win have it about
the first of january next.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
For Gentlemen.

We have a splendid stock of Broad Cloth, both
black and Blue, and the largest and best assortment
Of black and Fancy CASHIERS ever brought to this
city, beside a good stock of Ready-made Clothing
and the incest calf skin and cloth Caters and shoes
that can be shown here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

peS- The contractor for the building of the Gas
Works is in town, and viii commence laying the
main pipes Immediately, lie says the works will
be here in couple Of days, Mcanwhs we would
like to know il the size or the Gas buildings Is def
Eitely sstloA mon
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

B6yn W. j. MAcoRMAc, Practical Photographed,
makes pictures in every style OF the art from the
smallest miniature up to lie-size Photographs. In
strueiions given in any or all of the branches.
Rooms west side Public Square, GAINESVILLE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
April 8, 1859
New Millinery Goods /!

have removed my Millinery Store one door be-
low Mcclure 4 Roberts old stand and have just re-
ceived, direct from New York City, one of the lar
gest and most complete assortments of Millinery
Goods ever brought to this city. Consisting in part
of Bonnets, Ribbons Flowers, Hats, Turbans and
some of the splendid French Chip, and extra lot
of Penun and Belgium Straw Bonnets Bonnets
from rs cents to 500. Call and examine my stock.
Mrs. S. J. WINSTON.
April g. lS59-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
For Farmers,

The celebrated Planters Hoes Traces, Log, Fifth
Breast Chains, Stay and Strecher chains hanill
Rope, Axes, Iiatchets, Locks, Hinges, etc, Call an
see them. b. b.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
I.nnner Eiine.

Cannot be given 10 persons owing US. We have
waited just as long the most patient do and W,
hope our friends will come Immediately forward anC
pay u.s. thereby saving the unpleasant task of Civ
ing claims 10 officers
BEAUMONT 4 BARNES.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

DsF- B. PLorsER Co., are receiving a large and
complete stock Of Ready Made Clothing, all of
which they will sell cheap for cash.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

BsSsn We had call from Ben Sullivan, of Illinoi
notoriety, the other day. Ben is looking as hand
some ever and we don't see why he dos Mt marry
Success to you Ben.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

We have all descriptions of Dress Goods in any
style they may wish them, either plain Double skirt
Flounced, Robe lie, Rob guile, or any other
style You can name and at any price from one, 10
ffty dollars
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Gallery of Photography
AMBROTYPES,
MELAINOTYPES,

VI I4I4-A 7 - y T Ila7i
SPEREOTYPES, &c.
Albumine aud Wax Paper process for views and
landscapes. Pictures put in pins and lockets with
care and neatness. Stock and chemicals for sale.
Our patrons can now have their old Daguerreo-
types OF deceased friends enlarged to liieslze Photo
graphs on canvass and painted in OIL by one Of the
first portrait painters in the country; thus SECuR.
ING BETTER LIKENESS THAN By ANY
OTHER METHOD.
We respectfully invite an examination Of oul
work McCORMAC 4 AUBkY
Oct Is, '5s-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
FOR PLANTERS,

We have all sorts of Furnishing Goods and Queens
ware and Glassware of every description.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
CLAnKsrlIIn Nm n ls6.

GAINESVILLE, May n, 1859.
Sales by W. S. Mcclure of l5i hhds Tobacco as
follows;
hhd at S24, at l6, I from OOf ITO 80, 6
from 80 to 8 90, IL from 90 to 80, % from
6 90 to co. SO from 90 to co. "a from 4
to 5 90, 20 from co. s from 90 to 3 co.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
flashing Hotel.
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.
8. r. MOORE, Proprietor

Having taken this well known tavcra stand and
intending thoroughly to renovate and repair il, and
from his long experience in the business formerly
give general satisfaction and solicits liberal share
Of public patronage
Travellers wishing to take the river At this point
may rely upon being promptly notified Of Tho pas
sage Of boats at any hour in the night as We keep
night watch for this special purpose and polite and
attentive Porters for the transportation Of baggage
to and from the river
pssss The stage office is kept at this hotel.
Jan 8, '57-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Gardening oniS.

Spades, Forks Rakes, Hoes Garden Plows for la
dies, Small Spades, Hoes aud Rakes in sets, Garde
Shears. B. & b.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Young Black Hawk.

This fine Black Hawk Morgan Stallion will make
the Spring season of 1859, at Woodlawn Farm, Stew
art County, Tenn at the following very low prices:
Twenty-Five dollars for insurance and eighteen dol
lars for the season.
Mares sent from a distance pastured at 80 cents or
grain fed at 81 per week. at the option of the
No liability in case of accident or escape Forpar-
ticulaTs address
GEO. STACKER,
Bowling Green, Stewart Co. Tenn.
AMI tx 1S5o-1m Jeff cony
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

neA. Dick Howell, of the firm of Howell & Ivey,
has just returned from New Orleans with large
stock of Groceries. Call and see him.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
L O S 7

A MINIATURE LIKENESS of Robert Nelson
deceased. The likeness was lost out of locket.-
1t is old and highly priced by the family of the de-
ceased--and the finder will be literally rewarded il
he will leave it at r. d. Cummings.
Nav g. i59-2w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
NOTICE

l WILL SELL to the highest bidder, for Cash at
the Court House door in the city of GAINESVILLE, on
Monday, 18th day Of june next, Ne
GRO GIRL, named LUCINDA, about years old, lev
led on as the property of Thos S. Hunt stayor for
W. r. Hunt to satisfy an execution and cost in IA
vor of Joshua Elder.
J. P. DAILY, Const.
May 10, l959-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS.
FOR HOuSEKEEPERS.

We have an elegant stock of White and Fancy
Marseils, striped and checked Linens, Cottonade &c
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Wanted To Hire!

A NEGRO GIRL, twelve or fifteen years Of
age. Apply at r. Cummings to
H. II. POSITION.
May 6, '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Wanted.

ANY quantity Of Wool Feathers, Ginseng Furs
and Dry Hides, for which we will pay the highes
market prices IN cash at the Dry Goods store of
Il. d. DUNNING,
Aprls, 1870. No. s. Elders Row.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
DIED,
JUST RECEIVED,

A SUPERIOR LOT OF WROUGHT IRON
Cooking Stoves, cast iron Cooking Stoves Office and
paror Coal Stoves, Church and school-house Stoves,
Stoves and Ranges for coal &C
ALSO-Tin Ware and Sheet Iron work Tir
Roofing and Guttering; Pipes put up to order il
good style; Castings of all kinds; Sad Irons
Sponge, Hip, and Plunge Bathing Tubs, &c, sc.
JOHN N. NEBLETT.
GAINESVILLE, May 10, 59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
MARRIED.

AT the Washington Hotel in this city, on the 18th
inst, by Elder W. c. Rogers, Mr.. JONI HAYDES,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
CHINA HALL.
Ogburn & Brother

" 3 " u L IL W ID u III =
Have just received and opened superb variety of
the Largest Cheapest and most dttrachue stock Of
Wares, ever offered in this market which we will
sell low for cash, or topuuctual dealers,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
on credit of six months. Come and examine our
stock Here are:
China, Granite, Plated,
Willow Hollow, Bohemian,
Glass.
Ware of every description. Also splendid as
sortment of Children Coaches.
Looking Glasses, Bird Cages, Pictures, Riddles,
Accordians, Crockery, Flower Pots Parlor, Hail. and
side lamps, Clocks, Chandeliers, Demijohns, House
Mats and Grass Rugs, Window Glass,
TABLE CUTLERY, &c, &c.,
Our stock having been carefully selected by one OF
the firm are safe in saying that your tastes and
wants will be suited. Call at No. 4, Franklin ST.,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
0GBURN BRO,
April l5 '59-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Land For Sale.

wish to sell my tract OF land lying on Budd $
Geek, Montgomery county, about 7 miles south Of
CiGrksyilie, and containing I6O acres, about
ono-half cleared the balance well timbered. The
soil is well adapted to raising Corn, Wheat and To
bacco. will take pleasure in showing the premi-
ses 10 any one wishing 10 purchase
This land is within quarter Of a mile Of Griffin
Organs FIGURING MIL which is one Of the best
FIGURING Mills in this county.
JAS. T. CALDWELL Agent
Feb IA, set
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
no PHYSICIANS,
&c H Z MIC AL FOOD !"

II Il IVA y A a Y y .
Compound Syrup Of Phosphates of Lime, Iron, So
da and Potassa, used as a NUTRITlVE TONIC
adapted to supply the waste occurring in the system
during the progress of chronic diseases and to build
up the strength wasted by long continued i'll health
Prepared by one of the best Pharnaceutists, Ed
ward Parrish, of Philadelphia.
Also Parish's Iron Lozenzes. They contain five
grains Of Sub Carbonate Iron, each And are very
palateable. For sale by
THOMAS & BRO,
Apl Is, 1859. Public Square.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Public Speaking.

We the undersigned, candidates for Congress win
address the people at the following times aud places
to-wt:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
To the Citizens of GAINESVILLE.

~ IAO OAeAAShS Va NAoA 1>S AAAS'
All parties who desire ICE this Summer, who
wish to make arrangements with us for supplying
them must do so before the arrival of the Ice Boat,
which is expected in about three weeks. The Ice
is over two feet thick, and promises TO keep well.
We are building an Ice House sufficiently large TO
store enough TO supply the whole community pro-
yided they want H. The Ice is at our risk, aud in
the quantity purchased. win be governed by the
amount subscribed for
THOMAS6 BRO.
April 5 '59-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Dir l,lhcfnins.
Fishing Tackle.

The finest and cheapest Wall Paper, Paper Curtains
in great variety The best assortment in the city
u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Just received at HUGHES MUSIC
STORE. on the Square, next door to the
Northern Bank GAINESVILLE Tenn,
A large assortment of the latest published Sheet
Music, in addition to all the favorite songs and
pieces ordered by so many ladies of this city and
its vicinity. Also a new stock of
PIANOS
GUITARS,
YIOLINS,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
L u m b er Yard.

@. II. ROBERTS, at his Lumber Yard, pear 20,
upper wharf has on hand for sale yellow an veno
Pine Flooring, Shingles, Cedar Logs aud rosit. fipe
Doors sash and Blinds, aud every deseTipuop q
lumber for house-buiidlDg puspoles, Terms'Na,h-
3. II. ROBERTS1 .
p S--Roberis & McKinnon ooutinue 70 cprry fn]
the clrpontering busanes in sDits r1hkc bran 80
JnaG "a lgFs-G "a a.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
SIGN BIG PAD LOCK,

FronkHn Street.. CtarksriHe, Tennessee.
Terms Cash, or accounts due wheh presented.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

England, Froace and Sardinia.
The British Minister and Monsieur Belly may say
what they please concerning our rights upon the
transit route, but no one who will examine stool,
of Fancy Silks Of every pattern and variety, Bon
nets of the latest style Gentemens' Hats Boots
and Shoes, and Childrens Shoes, Talmas, Lace
Shawls and Points of every description, Berages OF
every style and pattern, and the immense assort-
ment of every description of notions for the Ladies'
win pretend to say that their stock be surpassed
or themselves undersold.
Give us a call and satisfy yourselves.
FARMER & TRIGG.
April Is, '59-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Suudrics.

Patent cross cut saws, Brass Kettles Toilet Sets,
Feather Busters Self adjusting curtain Fixtures, Sole
upper and Harness Leather, Calf Skins, 0akum,
Coopers Shoes, Blacksmith and Carpenters Tools in
great variety.
BEAUMONT 4 BARNES.
April 8, '59-tf Sign Big Pad Lock.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

CLARO-
nets, Accordions Tamborines, Brass instruments &C.
N. b. Ladies who have given their orders will
please notice the above.
April %, 59-ly. d. HUGHES.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Ofevery style, Pistols Guns, Rifles, Powder, Flasks
Shot Pouches, Cap Primers, Drinking Flasks, Nicer
chaum Pipes, Warranted genine:) at B.&B.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
GREAT ATTRACTION!
Job Work.

We have just received new lot Of Job Ty1e md
are now prepared 20 execute work with neatness
and dspatcA. NEH.ETT l. GRANT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-18

EUROPEAN ARMIEs.-The army of France
is, undoubtedly, the most effective in Europe
n January, 1854, it numbered 401 ,247 men, of
WON 81 ,244 were infantry, 1901 cavalry,
ana58,972 artillery. Since that time the total
numher has been increased to 100000 This
force iskept up partly by voluntary enlist
ment but principally by CONSUMPTION. The
navy COMPRISED SO ships of the line, carrying
oO9o guns So trigates with 1866 guns 80 cor
Vettes with SIS guns; and 140 other vessels
carrying 1884 GYMS, making an aggregate of
z9o SAIL vessels, carrying 11,773 guns. The
steam fleet consists Of about $50 vessels nearly
equal III power, and more than equal in etfici-
eney to the sailing vessels. According to the
budget of 1866, the army cost 1854 900, the
navy S25,520,4S0. The revenues of France
are s3l5,O00O0O. The population of France
and her dependencies is 38,409,979.
The regular army of Prussia, during peace,
consists of $29, III men, or, with the reserve
226, 925 men and 30,5i5 horsos- This army,
also, is kept up partly by voluntary enlistment
and partly by CONSUMPTION. The navy in 1854
consisted of 81 vessels, mostly Of small size,
carrying 288 guns.
Austria is the next power to France in point
of population. 1t contained in 1854, 36,514,-
496 But if the the population of the Grown
lands be added, the total would be about 49,
100000. The military force of the empire is
reserve. The permanent force in time of peace
is $4,000 men, and during war, 639,659. Her
navy consists of "a sailing vessels, mostly
small, end IL steamers, carrying 742 guns.
Sardinia has an army of l40,00 men, and a
navy consisting of 60 vessels, carrying 900
guns. Her population is only 5,090,245, and
is small power when taken alone, but when
joined by France becomes mighty. Her army
and navy would swell the fighting force of
France to nearly. 100000 men, her navy to
600 vessels, her population to 100000, and
her annual revenue near $340000,000.
Without Sardinia, the population of Italy is
about 20,0O0000. But it is antagonistic 1t
is divided into some halfdozen sovereignties
Austrian Italy containing 100000; the
Kingdom of Naples, 100000; the Pontihcal
States, 100000; the Grand Duchy of Tusca-
ny, 100000; the Duchies of Parma and Mo-
dena, 100000 the Republic of San Marina,
5000 and the Principally of Monaco about
the same number These make up Italy.
Naples has an army of 100000 and navy of
40 vessels, manned by 5000 sailors, and carry
ing 600 guns. The Papal States have an army
of17,000, and a navy of two steamers and
few small vessels The total of all the armies
of Italy may be put down at $4,000 men, and
the navies at 80 vessels, poorly manned-Bos-
ton Herald
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-18
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPA
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPf
CAmerican Telegraph Office Lincoln House oio0A-'
From Washington.

W.sH1SGroS. March 1.-THE Cabinet
met, to-day, at an unusually early hour, and
resumed the consideration of the affairs of the
Post Office Department. The question OF an
extra session OF Congress is still undertermln-
ed. the members being divided in opinion in
regard to it. There is, however, the best au-
thority for stating that there will be decision
on the subject before next Sunday, so that if it
is in the affirmative, the Presidents proclama-
ton may go out in the next Pacific steamer.
The grand jury to-day brought in a present
ment against Mr.. Sickles, for murder, and
.. there is no doubt true bill will be found
gainst him. when a day will be set apart for
his trial. Whatever may have been their pro-
ceedings relative to Mr.. Butterworth, twas I'M
dersood, about the Court House, that they
lsiYould take no further action on the subject,
nplicating him as an accessory. From what
as TRANSFERRED, the trial will disclose an amount
scandal far exceeding what has already
cen foreseen by the public, and bring reluc-
Family to the witness stand persons Who have
not heretofore figured in the newspapers.
Attorney General Black has decided that
the United States Consuls in Turkey have iu-
risdiction over American citizens in criminal
cases only also, that the functions of the Con
suls at each of the five ports in China, desig-
mated by treaty for the residences of citizens
of the United States, are restricted to the port
AL "AlSh ne 10 ttpPolllteu, uut NlldI tlle JuIls
diction of the United States Commissioners
extends to all the five ports,
The Navy Department has taken measures
for the immediate purchase of the chartered
vessels engaged in the Paraguayan expedition
Congress having made an appropriation fol
that purpose.
Private tdvices just received here, state that
the Dutch government are about to lay claim
to the famous AYES guano islands, in the Ca
ribbean Sea, which have been successfully
worked by the Atlantic and Pacific Guano
Company of New York. If so, it will curtail
some diplomatic discussion at Washington and
the Hague, as in the case of the Haytien claim
in Nevassa, the administration having initiated
the policy of non-interterence with the Ameri
can guano diggers near the continent