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TIE POCKET Filler.

The addition of solders to the des gnaton or "po,ke.
Fters the article under notice, designation claimed
for Of the mos unique, useful end necessary articles
OF the catalogue f"Army No.cns would be Of initiate
service not only to the seller but tens Of thousands
10 whom, at this time, the liter Is an nfspensstie por
ton OF the soldiers equipment II the lter really does all
that the patentee claims for it, OF which from cursory
examination Of IL, there can be little doubt no SOL
der from the North going TO tue scene of long
marches, thirsty biyopecs and perhaps lard kpocks
ought to go without one. By the use Of the nj
ter the most ds,asterul and unwhclesome water
ia made sweet and palatahtc. All who are accustomed 10
long Marches whether in purst Of pleasure or from dire
necessity, well appreciate the great advantages OF an
invention which, from the most rid stream or NM.
diest pool gives them pleasant drausht 70 Stake their
burning thirst. In view OF its rrcat usefulness expe.
rienced the tedious march fror Annapolis 10 Wash-
rgton, the Seventh regiment ordered fun supply
The Seventy FIRST regiment have also given fun order
ard from hencoforrh II Is expected that the pocset
D;ern VIII be part OF tae equipment OF every aod,er
going South The 10 whom entrusted the leeti.
Of the country in this great rrugee viii leave the
old ''pocket pistol OF whskey the southern
"boIdes," and will carry tina, only which while Il re-
fieshes the system and nerves the battle viii not
madden vengeance in the hour or victory The portn
bic carbon otter Is sold at small price, nj 157 Broadway
orpcstc the CITY Hail PntN.
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THE STARS AND STRIPES.

FLAG RAISING OVER COLORED SCHOOL NO. !.
This school, which is situated in Mulberry street. near
Grand was Thursday last t9h inst the Of the
interesting ceremony Of hosting the Stars and stripes
The preliminary exercises were held in the Female De
partment, commencing at Gle O'Clock A. n. The pro
ceedings were initiated by the Hon S. g. Randall City
Superintendent, who read in most solemn and impress
sve manner the Thirty seventh Psalm. rne Rev. H. II
arnett who hal been invited TO deliver the oraon was
then introduced and made highly patriotic and eloquent
speech which received with the utmost enthusiasm
Dr. hcCune smith and others followed with ap
proprate addresses, after which the pupils aud
visiters marched in procession out into the
street. The pupils sang with great spirit 'sTbe Red
White and Blue' and other national airs, under the d.
recton OF Professor 6 W. Petit At the given signal
the Star Spapgled Banner hosted to It's place by
Patrick Brennan Esq of the School Trustees Of the
Fourteetn ward, and Heated gracefully the breeze
amid the deafening shouts Of the hundreds who had
assembled the occasion Returning 70 the school
the exercises concluded by appropriate speeches
The Rev. Aessrs B. Ray, Aston, Raymond, Gioster,
White and Weir together with tho singing Of patriotic
songs by the pupils Among the vslters were
Messrs Cassn, Begg and Free Trustees Of the Four
een'h ward Professor G. G Sanders Cnas b. Stout Esq
ana many other tried friends Of the schoo The pro
ceedpgs created the most lively interest, and will long
be remembered by those who fortunate enough
yitrees them
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THE PATRIOTIC DRAMA.

The incidents connected with the ba.le Of Fort SUM-
ter have furnished material for the drsmas-'The Tra
tors Doom" at thu New Bowery. and "Anderson, the
Patriot Heart Of SUMTER" at Barnum's Museum. ID
the former play the bombardment of Sumter forms only
AL episode, ard is presented In admirably Arrange
aoeau but in the latter Major Anderson Captain Double
day, Governor Pickens, Judge Mc5rah and other
btes the dramdts ps0nds of the play and tho attack
upon and evacuation Of Fort Sumter introduced by
way OF finale All snch dramas whore persons aud Incl
dents with which familiar represented are
necessarily unsatisfactory, as, presume, ShsA
spsre tragedies would have beep had they been repre-
sented al the time when their characters yet alive
ana their incidents fresh in the minds Of the public.
Such sensation pays-ike pbnoramas-are necessarily
ex9Reei ated The drama al Bsrnum 8, however is
tce2Sle for correctness and proprety language for
is excellent ublelu and for the appearance Of Mr. Magic
Who makes capital counterfeit Iresentment Of MAJOR
Anderson Talks about the times ana she singiog Of IA
onal songs diversity the play which euhisi lsticay
received by audiences which cheer every auson % he
star Slanged Banner ami the glorious Union
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AFFAIRS IN BOSTON,

BosToS, Nay ID, 1861
There was public meeting 10 the Third district TO-
night irrespective Of political feeling, to designate Hon.
Denj Thomas for Congress- to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Francis Adams.
The steamer Ben De Ford arrived to day with large
number OF passengers including four Of the soldiers
who wounded in Baltimore.
Col Lander ID in the city, and had IN interview with
Governor Andrew to-day.
The banks OF Massachusetts, have agreed TO take five
million dollars of the government treasury notes
par.
letter from lady in charleston states that Genera
Beauregard had recently died from wounds received
the attack on Fort Sumter.
The Second Maine regiment, eight hundred strong,
which left Bangor yesterday arrived in Boston shortly
after four O'Clock this afternoon. An immense crowd
welcomed them at the depot including the association
of the Sons Of Maine and ths Boston cadets an escort
The regiment marched through several streets to the
American House where the officers and several companies
dned the remainder being provided for other hotels
After dinner the regiment formed and
he State house. where they Addressed by
Andrew in a brief speech of telling eoquence.
York by the FAN River route. che progress
o. The troops through The city presented
and thousands present from adjoining towns 10
cheer and wish God speed TO the brave Of Maine
The regiment liz composed Of fine, muscular men, in a
serviccaDle gray uniform.
Colonel Jameson. the Commander. was a delegate 10
the Charleston and Baltimore Conventions
IN the Senate 20 day bills reported authorizing
the establishment OF camp Of 0o0 men, TO be pre-
pared duty the federal government when called
for. This Ia substitute for the bal offered yesterday
which fixed the number OF troops at 900.
The other bill establishes Home Guard, for duty in
the state, which TO be governed by the present Militia
law.
In the House bill was reported authorizing the Co
vernon should exgency during the recess Of the
legislature loan the general government any amouut
not exceeding 81 oooooO to be raised by the sale of State
scrip.
Another bill was reported providing for raising and
paying not exceeding So 900 900 for expenses al.
ready That map be incurred by this State for the pre-
secution OF the war.
All these bills unanimously ordered TO a third
reading, and will pass with slight alterations.
The Legislature VIII ADJOURN this week.
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Markets.

AIBAyy, May 10, 1851
F1our-There less doing Wheat Is saeahie lots at
81 40 for white Genessee 81 20 for red State, common
dull at &c. sales Of COO bushels More doing IN bar
ley sales OF 500 bushels State at eos and 100 bushels
Canada Wet on private terms Whskcy 1870.
0swsGo, May Is, 1861.
Flour steady SIS rs for extra State Wheat continues
very dull and nomnay unchanged; no Sales Corn dun,
with declining tendency gales Of 5000 bushels new
Indiana at 43c. Oats selling in small lots at ~ Ca
nal Heights steady &C. wheat and &c. 20 New
York. imports-93 500 bushels wheat, 600 d..
Exports4o SEQ bushels wheat IL 900 do corn and 500
do peas.
BUFFALO, May 15--6 r ".
Flour steady and In moderate demand saler II 500
bbs. at IS s. 25 good to choice extra Wisconsin and
Michigan IS So 37h fair to choice extra Indiana and
Ohio IS 80 IS 62ja, double extra. Wheat in fair de-
mand and market better sales OF 10 900 bushels Chicago
spring at s3c 900 bushels Mil waukee club e6c 10 600
do do, CSC. Corn steady sales Of IL 900 bushels at
37zc Oats steady: sales 10000 bushels at 23c. Whs-
key steady sales so bbs at l5c Canal reghs steady:
12c on corn and 13c on wheat to New York. Receips-
40C0bbls flour 900 bushels wheat and 600 do.
Canal exporfs-2ooo bbls -four 205 600 bushels whsa
and 127 600 do. corn
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WILSON'S ZOuAYES.

We visited Colonel Wilson'S regiment o, 2oaayes NJ
Staten Island yesterday. The men in excellent
Spirits 500 strong and ious TO get their
marching orders Colonel wilson expresses much salts
faction at the state authorities having given lin excel
lent quarters. He says many Of his compa OF the
harth cri tcems OF the press regardDg her morals &c
which he par with those OF any reg OF
volunteers The vigorously drilled, aud during
the intervals play foot ball, asebali ard other gamee
They haze named their barracks after frgt class
hotels They have the 81. Nicholas, Metropolitan,
Fifth Avenue and AsLor, each OF which iD Tiled with
mattresses, tables, ttools sc,
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Adjourn ment Of the Court or Claims ~ p~
pOintments, SC.

WASHINGTON May 10, 1861.
At the adjourned term Of the Court of Claims today
only one Judge-LorDg-was present, who adjourned
over TO the Attn Of July.
The presiding Judge-Scarborcgh- resigned,
there is vacancy the Bench to fill, for which tha
late experienced Solicitor Glets has been sg.
gested by those who best krow the peculiar aGa6a-
lions needed for that place.
During the last week the average weekly receipts from
customs have been not more than $3.50 coo.
The Virginia and North Carolina Collectors Ike .hoeo
Of the other seeding Staes have make RETURNS
to the Treasury Departmental
Naasha Fisher, for the Eastern district of Virginia.
is the only judicial officer Of that State who has aot re-
signed Those of North Carolina have separated their
connection with the United States.
The President has appointed George Talbot Attorney
for Maine; Royal Buck, II gster of Land on e at Ne
braska City aud James 81 CLAIR Register at Eaquete
Mich; also, Jacob KnoDle Postmaster at Reading, Pa
Ed. Bassett, Postmaster at Toledo, 0ho; Nathan A..
Moulton Postmaster at Newburyport, Mass.
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FIRST REG ,MENT. NATIONAL GCARp.

The First regiment, National Guard, encampe1 a.
Quarantine, Colonel Vim. II. Allen commanding, are 10
have full dress parade aad review before arge ulaa
Der Of military gentlemen, at Quarantine grounds fol,
O'Clock this afternoon. This occasion will afo-d ane
opportunity FOR the public TO witness the transformation
Of recruit INTO perfect soldier, embodying eff.
cheney, precision AMI promp'ness ID company ana held
movements, a, well as In the manual Of arms The
Omar sDtne boat leaves the foot 0! Whitehall street at
three o'clock NJ THIS reg ment calls Saturday next.
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A SPIRITED BET.
% TIE EDITOR OF THE nrRAL


UsoS, S. C, May Q, 1861
win bet you 200 bales Of good cotton agaius sloooo
its equivalent that the South will succeed in esta5sh
ing her independence will bet you IS 600 In gold tina,
that the government OF the Confederate States 10 recoe
nized by England and France in less than ak months
from date VIII bet yo1 81 600 Tho resal, Of each
battle fought between tho North and Slth yhere the
forces engaged more than 500 side without
reference TO the relative strength | will bet You nv
plantation and 100 negroes that Washington city viii he
the hands OF the Confederate States legs than ninety
days after The commencement o. hostiltes Communi.
cations confidential idress box lol Unonyi.le south
Carolina.
RSsarss We publish the above Just we receive il,
but We take care 10 reply that make bet nor
DO believe in deciding any question: political or mill.
tary, by wager Political questions generally set
tied by the wsest craftsmanship and the will Of the peo-
pie Battles usually decided by the bes. troops and
the best generals and TO such umpires We leave them
firmly believing however that in the eud the right will
always triumph.
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OHIO.

FRATENNkL fELLlNd.
The Richmond Eromtaer advises the seeessicnlsts TO
natl which IL ecafes the most vulnerable on tho bor
der BY occupying the Kentucky hills opposite Cincin
na the Irdntner says the city could be laid in ashes
II the Southern troops to form their plans secret
ly, sna improve this rich opp 1rtunity
Cincinnati paper says-Tne fecede,s have their eye
the cork. But they may make up their minds that
the Cncnnstans are fully sable TO save their bacon
THEoHf0 TROOPS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The Philadelphia sBuu,tn says the encampment still
INTO trim the Ohio soldiers have nothing 70 complain Of
CooIels Wilson and McCook have made every exerton
for The comfort OF their men, and they have succeeded
admirably Colonel McCook Ia graduate OF West Point
teacher Of tactics at that institution. He
sponded TO the call OF the President II
ceived, and tince the enrolment Of his men, he has
borne himself worthy OF the highest praise
man. and expect 70 hear noble things Of the gallant
First regiment, when he leads them TO the conflict
pIABoLIcAL ATTEMPT TO POISON THE wATET AT
CANT CLAY.
The CINCINNATI Gdseee Of Monday says-The soldiers
At Camp lay received Information few days ago that
design foot 70 poison the csterns from which they
obta ned water for cooking and drinking. IL came from
such q reliable that the commanding elscers Al
the camp ordered special sentinel TO guard each csern
OF the Kentucky volunteers until yesterday, when
approached Of the guard and offered TO bride
him 10 leave his post The brave soldier was NOT "ior
sae,' and instead OF taking the bribe no look the
man who offered II into custody On searching tac
phl full OF sry chnine was found In one Of his
paren 10 the Authorities Of The camp, 80 they ordered
the villain 20 be placed In the guard house for further
trial He vii be court msrtlaled and hope ho will
receive what be richly deserves.
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ARMY INTELLIGENCE.


Lieut. kelton, Sixth Infantry, is directed to repair TO
the city of Washington and report for duty TO the Com
rnissary General Of subsistence.
Lieut.. Du Barry Third artillery, is relieved from duty
at the Military Academy, and directed TO proceed forth
with to Washington and report for duty
Lieut.. Cray, Second artillery in addition 10 his present
duties in the Quartermasters and Subsistence Depart
ments s charged with the duties OF mastering officers
at Baltimore, for such militia may present themselves
for service In the United states.
The order heretoore issued by the War Departm
directing that provisions &c, be stopped from passing
into Virginia, 10 modified so far 10 allow persons
living In Virginia TO take from the Ds.rict of Co.
umba such supplies as may be needed for their
consumption.
Lieut. Putnam, typographical Engineers, is charged
with the duty of mastering into service of the United
states the militia In the Department OF Annapolis.
The duty will be performed at the Relay House.
Assistant Surgeon Cooper Ia directed 10 proceed to
Washington Immediately and report for duty to the
geon General Of the army.
Captain Bryan, typographical Engneors s detailed for
duty at st. Louis, Mo.
GENERAL oRpER-No. 6.
HEADQr RrsRs or THE Army,
WASHINGTON, May Q, 1861. (
Captain Schuyler Hamilton, Abide Camp TO the General
inChief during the Mexican war and a member OF
the Seventh regiment OF New York volunteers hereby
again appointed the staff Of the General In Chief
Military Secretary, with the rank OF Lieutenant Colonel
under section 10 OF the act approved March 1851 lie
viii be obeyed and respected accordingly.
BY command Of Lieutenant Gen sra Scott,
=. d. r0JNsEND, Asst. Adj General.
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MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR

new map Of the seat of war, quite original IN its
style, IS It presents most comprehensive birds eye
view Of the present OF operations has just been
published by Mr.. A. kumpf, Of No IFS Broadway. An
the various important etrategcal pons defined with
great accuracy, ana The spectator ct glance enabled
10 take IN the relative positions OF the localities 10 which
the events Of the past few weeks have given 90 much n
terest The in perspective and the course OF thu
Chesapeake Potomac Shenandoah and other riyers rs
well the loet Of the cities and tons are well de-
Eped The nap Is an invaluable accession the present
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There general rumor yesterday, and credited Dy
several members Of the Legislature In this city tnas
Governor Morgan will issue his proclamation calling
extra session Of the Legislature is said that viii
be called together about the LIST Of June. We have no
data to judge of the truth falsy Of this report fur
Their than the apparently reliable authority Of those to
whom have traced the report they being parties who
are to be in the confidence Of the powers that be
in Albany. One thing is certainthere great need Of
the Legislature assembling 10 sraghten out the
Military Board, which through the private ealouses Of
the members and party avortism, il seriously inurin
the Union cause, and retarding the enlistment OF
troops at the very time that the government stands
the most in need OF them. Our military are thoroughly
dsgusted with the movements OF this Board who
TO have more regard for their own personal difficulties
than they do for the Union It. s, In fact looked
and abaes il the better II reports all true about
them, Of the best things that be done for the
Union is TO march company TO the StRte capital and
capture the Board for they really assisting the
Of the South by their action So universal s the feeling in
this locality against them that when persoDgoes to enlist
the rst question that he asks Has the Governor any
control your regiment? the reply is in the srma
rendezvous where the authorities at Albany have
control over them Al Hrst the sins OF this Board
thrown upon the shoulders OF the Adutan General
upusty too for person 10 the State has worked
faithfully than Mr. Read who Almost all alone organized
the several military departments necessary for the
ganzation OF troops, not one them being in working
order when the Legislature adjourned. The Military
Board looking AFTER before they completely cool
the order OF the Union masses In our State who
anxious to uphold the government.
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THE TRANSPORTS.

The United States steam transport Empire City, Capt.
Brown, arrived at this port yesterday from Annapolis
which place she left Monday afternoon at five O'Clock
Saw number Of decoy Lights the Virginia Che
sapeake bay presented very lively appearance large
number OF ships, steamers and small craft Goa.
etantiy In sight At daylight Tuesday passed six ships
at anchor at eight O'Clock A. ~, Cape Henry, bearing
southwest ten miles, spoke United States steamer Quaker
CITY Passed of Cape Henry seven ships, two barks and
three bres bound in and out The Empire City took
down the thirteenth (Brooklyn) regiment and landed
them in good health
the transport Coatzacoalcos, which was to have
sailed yesterday morning. st remained at be. pier Ut one
O'Clock NJ The cargo consists Of three thousand barrels
Of provisions twenty seven bales Of blankets and sxty
do tents for the Eighth Twelfth Sixty ninth and Seven
ty, first regiments.
The United States steam transport Alabans, Captain
Schenck arrived here yesterday morning. in twenty six
hours from Hampton Roads lsfr steam frgate Minnesota
and the Cumberland in the Roads The Pembroke Of Bos
ton, arrived the 18th and landed her troops. me Ala
baa landed the Vermont regiment all in good health and
spirits. Brought home as passengers Robert Raft, First
officer Sas Patterson Second officer, and Miss Mary
Campbell captains sister, OF the brig Lydia Francis, OF
Damariscotta, Captain Campbell, which vessel while
her passage from st. JsBo Cuba, with cargo Of
and deck load OF mahogany went ashore on Hatteras
the evening Of the 9th, st about half past seven
O'Clock, during gale from the southeast. The officers
and crew, with the captains sister, remained on boHd
all night, in imminent danger The vessel viii probably
prove a total loss
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THE sEvENTY.rIFrH ,RIFLE) REGIMENT.
inc lnspection OF the balance Id the Ser

The inspection OF the balance OF the Seventy fifth reg
ment o. Rres took place yesterday. and the roll
forwarded to the nit1ry Department a. Albany for
ceptance Colonel McCunn saJs there is no doubt
that the Rihes viii be accepted, and that they viii
OF the week.
telegraphic despatch received from Albany YES.
terday that ths regiment had beer by the
erncr, and would be put in commission forthwith The
regimen, which is commanded by Colonel (Cy Iudge)
John n. NcJuDD, lie n quarters Broid way Park
Nfnat n IN etre
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EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.

Brgadier General Sickles hss received from Washur
ton order to report forthwith for orders and
tons. great number Of are Offering themselves
volunteers but General sickles using the greatest
selecting his officers and men. Captain Somer
Lieutenant Colonel Of the sixty ninth regiment (aux-
iary), having his command rejected by the Military
Board at Albany, transferred his command TO Jack
son regiment, Colonel George B. Hail. Of the Excelsior
brigade, and expects 10 be mustered into service on
Saturday. The headquarters Of Captain Souers COM
mand at Montgomery Han, No IS Prince street. New
York, and at No. Is Newark avenue, Jersey C.y.
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CON rRIBUTIONS FOR THE TY.NINTH
RECIMENT

at meeting Of the New York Independent Liqlor
Dealers Cab, held at Montgomery Hall, IS Prince street,
on Tuesday evening, /. was resolved That this club do
appropriate towards the relief OF the families Of the
Sixty ninth regiment at the sea- OF war; the
one hundred dollars, and that the following committee be
aprSopriation-A. Simms, 2e3 East Thirteenth sreet
j. seckes lS3 East Third street. T. Noone 1877 d.
Q. DAILY, corner Wett and Rivngton streets; OTooe
Fast Nineteenth street, between First avenue and
nue A.
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CANADIAN WAR FEELING

ANOTHER BRITISH OFFICER ARRIVED FROM CANADA
TO SERVE THE UNITED Stairs,
Captain Kirk has arrived In this CITY, and intends tak
iDg part In the present struggle his services are re-
CURED and accepted. The Quebec korring Chronee OF
Monday has the following
!" orr WARE
Captain William A. Kirk, formerly Paymaster OF the
Sixteenth regiment left this CITY few days ago for the
purpose OF Joining the United States Army In whish we
understand he has secured a commission Capt Kirk
10 well known in this city, In which he resided for
several yesre. In 1850 he le his regiment then quar-
tovy Gaset<, q weekly sheet, the publication OF which
ceased " sse he hAs since thai time boon connected
With other Qucbec Journals
The 80, SAVE some Of the young men Of Gait have
rtpe tgh; jefferson Dayis and his friends.
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TIE sIyrY.NINTH REGIMENT.

Parsuan, 20 or !ers resolved from Colonel Corcorkn
commanding the above regiment, 900 able bodied men
will be accepted to join the sixty ninth me ilaely q:
at Georgetown D. G. applications 10 be made a. the re-
cruitrg stations, Nos ~ Prince street. Captain John
Breelns l43 avenue b and at lieutenant Gaunnns l65
Delancey Of Clinton between the hours OF
ten clock A. NJ. and four o'clock =. "a.