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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

from China. ON the 1sth November n supplementary
treaty concluded by Gen. Ignatie with the Chinese
Plenipocntary Prince Hung, by which the frontier
tween the two empires IL defnitivey settled, and
and valuable privileges conceded TO Russia In the east
the entire coast from the mouth of the Amoor down
the ADD degree ~ latitude, which includes the fine bar
bors Of Castres, Posset, Olga, Vladimir &C. aclnow
narration il axed south Of the great lakes Dson and
Issik ku, the frontier beng formed by the Celestial
Thion mountains aud extending to the confines OF
the Kingdom OF kokard leaving the whole OF ransen
STA TO Russia. Tho route from Mamatchcn TO
Pekln 10 thrown open to the Russian merchants;
Russian consulate crested at Oorga in Mongolia ana
factory at kashgar In Chinese Tarry, which s 70 DO
protected by guard Of two hundred Russian soldiers
the Ambassador at Pckn Ia allowed 70 send of courcrs
whenever he thinks proper, who ~ be furnished
with horses by the Chinese authorities, and regular
postal communication In established between the two
empires. In Short all tho demands which Russia has
been making for the Last century and half have been
granted Internationally, with the addition OF territorial
concessions Of the highest Importance and what s still
satisfactory this result has been attained without
our spending single roube for military purposes. Tho
English papers tell that the Chinese has cost them
twelve millions steringi In that case we are GER
taihy under great obligations to tho British go
vernment as We could hardly have expected TO find
the Brother OF the Son and Moon tractable, II he
had not been mpr e-sed with sautay fear Of the west
friend In Russia. Perhaps Lord Pamerston felt some
compuncton for the unjust and unnecessary war he
red en- against US six ago. AID wishes 10 indemnify
for In this manner; could escape the pene-
traton OF 20 experienced statesman that In picking
quarrel with China he was pursuing tho very policy that
WAS most conducive 10 Russian interests By the treaty
OF Paris we lost 900 square verets Of Land on tho
Danube In return have acquired 500 900 the
appears 70 have displayed great and saoir dre in
~ these transactions and he has been rewarded BY the
title Adutant General 70 the Emperor and the Grand
French Emperor has conferred upon him the rasd Cross
Of the legion Of Honor, and the British government have
transmitted their sincere thanks for the services rem
dered BY him IN tho eoachson OF pesce.
Some time since you were informed BY me OF terrible
ccdsat hat hsd happened 70 w screw clipper Pat Don
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India md China.

Tho papers contain their usual correspondence, &C.,
from India and China, but tho American portion Of
these mails forward by the Canada the news In
general has been fully anticipated.
The correspondent OF the London Times, writing at
Hong Kong on the 18th December, Gays his exceIcncy
Mr. Ward was 10 sail that day In the frigate Niagara.
The statement TINT lord Egin had gone 10 japan In not
confirmed but sir Hope Grant had gone On visit 10 that
countTy.
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LONDON MONEY MARKET.
decided Improvement was observab In the funds.
s9nsos on the sh advanced per cent closing firm e
ovemen on the Paris Bourse and the fact Of gold low
ing to the bank the chief Incentives o The 81
vance.
In the discount market the demand was active at fun
rates The applications at the Bank OF England were 70
moderate extent.
kay1ne r. G Salvage Co. and s. p Bzami, Of London;
and ~ T. Rodocanachn, q Manchester, bad been an
American railroad securities were In active request 10
London on the 18th at advanced prices.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, Jan 30-A. N.
The market 70 dull and prices a shade easier al.
though Fridays quotations nomnalv continued Th0
eales Of Monday and Tuesday only about IL OO0
bales, including s 900 for speculation and export
Trade At Manchester 70 very dull There was nothing
Prices Of both were irregular. and shade lower.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKET.
Mesers Richardson Spence Co. say that the pressure
to sell which prevailed at the departure Of the Canada
had abntod and at yesterdays market tho depression
was quite recovered. Wheat IN moderate demand at
frday's prices: Western winter red, 12s III Ia Sd
s9a'hrrn red l2s Cd Ia. o.; white Southern, lls
snas nominal Corn in better request and closed Cd.
s". r. pas as Cd yellow ass 8ss 3d white
LIVERPOOL rRovIsIoNs MARKET.
beeI ana pork very quiet and nominally UNCHANGED.
Bacon In limited demand at bOs 6s for good long Md
dies rib in. lard slow and nominal a. 57s a. b0s
Tallow quiet but unchanged.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
Rosn rather higher. Sales of common at A. ID. ~.
3d. sprits turpentne BIS Sugars quiet Oonee sales
reported Rice steady Sales Of Philadelphia bark al o.
Cd. Aches dul-P0ts 29s. Pearls 29s. Cd. Q sos.
LONDON MARKETS.
BreadsuAs dull, and both English and foreign wheat
fee arm. Tea ysry ARM Rice IN Im,tsd daapS pv,cs.
unaltered TaHOw quiet and shade lower Y. e., 60s.
3D. Linseed oil 2ss 3D. Scotch pig iron, 4os. 4es. Sd.
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belonging 10 the squadron Of Commodore Popon which
olew up her return from Japan, IeAr he
port Of Revel, only thirty men being saved out
Of Q crew OF one hundred. court of inquiry, ap-
pointed by Abe Grand Duke Constantine 10 Investigate
The circumstances OF the case, has elected some
very curious and melancholy facts which have created
great sensation here and much commented upon BY
The press. IL there was gunner ON board named
Sayelief Who other had incurred the
dislike OF the captain and first lieutenant and had been
subjected by them the most brutal treatment Either
In consequence or this from previous habit he had
taken drinking which Of course exposed him TO far
Their persecution On the day The catastrophe happened
he had been sentenced 10 receive certain number Of
hshes and heard TO say that he was tire OF his
life, and did not how IL WAS ended When last
seen, he busy ing himself about the powder maya
xne and the survivors persuaded that he set IRE to
10 order at once 10 terminate his existence and ~ be
Ieysnged upon his oppressors Ii so, he certainly At
taned hn object for the Captain, Baron Dustcrioh, and
the First Lieutenant Rosenberg both persisted in The az
ploeon May their fate be lesson to all tyrants, by
land or by sea- It's only to be regretted that many
innocent persons should have suffered along with the
guilty.
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Southern Items.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 7.-Richmond pspeo re-
ceived here state that the Confederate Congress 10
engaged In discussing a financial scheme. the
probable result Of which will be 10 advance treas
ury NOTES on the subscribed cotton, and when the
market opens the cotton 70 be cold al existing
prices for the benefit Of planters
Mr. kitchie, Of the Richmond ENQUIRER, has
returned nom Paris. He says that the cause OF
the Southern Confederscy 10 looking up in France,
and entertains no doubt about the Ultimate recog,
milton. 49,
The Enquirer states on what Il deems the most
felaole authority, that when the news OF the car
tnre OF Sberman's battery reached Washington
General Scott privately ordered ak cannon 70 be
taken from the navy-yard and sent 70 w asbinVton
with the announcement that IL was sherman n
battery returned from the Geld safe
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Western virsinIs C.,v..,,.,

WHEELING, August THE State Convention
reassembled Yesterday and to-day The hrst busi
ntss transacted was the appointment OF a com
mittee on the division OF the STATE A re,olntion
declaring that, inasmuch az the Leeisl, ture ia.
refused TO divide the State, a was upwise si
present TO take action for that purpose, and pro.
posing an adjournment, was tsbled-ayes %, nav.
resolution was referred proposing to take the
vote on the division Of the State in The couDtie,
west OF the line running from the northeas, corner
Maryland -
There Will be warm contest for some action
being taken towards division of the State The
measure Will meet with strong opposition, but
rne nlenas OF division will probably have the
matters ~ t-
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New York Republican stat. Csum,,,..

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug 5.-The Republican st.te
committee met this morning at the Delsvsn
House After a session Of two houn, the commit
tee adopted the following resolution:
RsSoired, That a committee Of Eve be appointed
70 wait upon the Democratic State committee AZ
their meeting, 20 be held in this city on the sth
inst, to invite them 70 call their Convention st
the same time and place az the Republican Con-
vention, for the purpose Of sbling the two Con-
vention 20 unite In the nomination Of a Union
ticket, pledged TO a vigorous prosecution Of the
war Tor the restoration Of authority Of the cOnft-
tuition and the execution OF the federsI lsvS in N
sections Of the country
The State committee then adjourned subject 70
the call Of the officers
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Adjournment Of the Maryland L,,,,,,,,,.

FREDERICK, Aug Both Houses Of the Lee
gislature adjourned to-day at noon 70 meet In tbs
city on Tuesday, September 18th
The closing scenes Of the session TODAY were
devoid Of either instruction or interest except
such as the imperturbable good humor Of the SEN
ator from Frederick, (Mr. KINNEY and bis In
tense pride In his constituency, lent 70 the pro-
ceedings In the Senate Chamber. Both houses
were nearly deserted by the members and several
times during the forenoon no quorum was present
AT ~ O'Clock mosons Of adjournment were al
multaneously made In both halls and cheerfullv
carried: The greater portion Of the members de-
parted for their homes In the evening traIn.
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Arrival Of IN. c.l..bI. from HANNA

INV YORK. Aug The ,t~smer colupbi,
ron Havana on the ID instant, hes arrived The
captain General Of Cuba was sbsent AZ ~ DO
mlngo, uking formal Possession Of the Dominican
territory for the Spanish Crown
NO foreign war vessels were at Havana
street and highway robberies aud other depre
dauons were on the increase in the city
ne havana marfets were active. sugar was
lasses steady. Freights duIl-no business ofyering
TOT American vessels. Money was plenty.
Inc health OF Havana was improving
The Columbia reports that on the 18th Of JuIv
In % "a. long. - TO- she passed a small ,ohoons,
with something covered up on her deck. ON the
approach Of the steamer abe hoisted the hmeric, n
nag, which saved her from roue n usage After
passing the schooner she made ali sail IN an oono
site direction On the 9Th Instant she spoke briy
sarah stan, bound 20 New York, with a pri ne
crew on board f
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Republican Csnventien I'm maine.

AUGUSTA, Me, Aug. THE Republican State
Convention which was held here to-day was large
ana enthusiastic. Gov Washburne was una nj
mously renominated. Resolutions were passed
declaring that the war, which had bean forced on
the North, is now to be waged without any desire
Tor subJugation or conquest, but TO maintain the
supremacy OF the laws and preserve the dignity
and equality Of the several Suites, and that when
this object 10 accomplished tbs war should oease
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, Prem New NIexioo

lNpEPESDEScE, Mo ), August THE sann Fs
mail Of the I'D has arrived Great excitement
prevails in New Mexico on account Of the threats
OF the Texans 10 capture the government property
In the Territory. body Of Texans had Assem- bled
at Fort = lisa about 700 strong, with q Der Of
pieces Of artillery. Their pickets were within
ten miles Of Fort Fillmore, where there are thir-
teen companies Of regulars
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The K,ntueky E,ertisn

LOUISVILLE, Aug. NEARLY the full vote from
forty counties have been received, which return
but three secessionists to the Legislature. But
the disloyal counties have not vet been generally
heard from Well-ihformed politicians estimate
the Legislature In each house 20 be composed Of
seventy five per cent. Of Union men.
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LOCAL NE w 8 ,

" Though TEE star ID printed on the fsssess
Scam press In use south Of Baltimore, In edition
30 large a to require II 10 be put to press at an
sariy hour Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before IL O'Clock m; otherwise they may
LOT appear until The next day.
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Fall BuiIdip. An Nevnrk

NEwaRk, Aug 5.A building on South
the ruins three boys One, the son Of Alderman
Psrkhurst, was killed. He was sixteen yesu Of
age. The Others, Charles Swami and Francis
Marsh, were badly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-08

CoUeHs:-The sudden changes Of our climate are
sources OF Pulmonary, Bronchial and Asthynutfc
Afscttoas. Experience having proved that simp g
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
taken In the eary stages of the disease, recourse
shou ID at once be had to Ryoacn's BronchiGl
ItoeheS, or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, or lr-
rltaton OF the Throat be ever so slight, as by this
preoautlon more serious attack may be efectuay
warded of. Public Speakers and Siagers will find
them cd eotual for clearing and siren the
voice. See advertisement. de i-iJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-08

HOLLOWAY PILLs.-lndIges Stomach and
most confirmed cases of dyspepsia and disorders
OF the stomach and liver. They have restored more
than al the other ephermeral specifies" united
They have stood the test OF fifty years experiences
TheJ mo ease the appetite, the stomach
and purify the liver. In bowel complaints they are
equally efhoaolous. and for sick and nervous head
aches they stand unrivaled. Sold by all Drug gists
at $50, 60, and 81 per box. au6'lv
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Arrest Of a Cspfederate officer.

CINCINNATI, Aug L.chsrles II. Tylet, for
merly Captain In the U. 3. army, now Lieut. Col
onei of the Confederate army, and nephew cf ex-
President Tyler, came here for bis wife and was
arrested. He Is now held for orders from Wash
ington
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GONE OvER;-The First N. Y. regiment (oi
Sickles' brigade) left their camp north Of this
marched into Virginia, accompanied by three
ambulances with the SICK and a long wagon
train with camp equipage. This regiment mum.
bers 100 men, and appears to be in good condi.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-08

SEE ADVERTISEMENT elsewhere concerning the
washington Gymnasium. We are satisfied tina,
no better equipped or conducted establishment OF
the kind exists In the country, and to clerks and
others Of sedentary habits aud TO youths especially
some such exercise as 10 afforded here 10 indispen
slole The Gymnasium Association has gained
an acquisition indeed in Mr.. Nash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-08

No1Icl .-Dissict Of Columbia Advertisements
10 be Inserted In the BALTIMORE Sun are received
n and forwarded from The STAR Once.
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FoR ESCORT DUrY.-Two companies Of the
second cavalry were formed opposite the Presi-
dents House this morning, at an early hour, fof
escort duty. While In line, they were addressed
by an old lady from the country, evidently de.
ranged, who with bundle In her left hand and
pink calico scarf thrown gracefully over her
shoulder and the end waved In her rig bit hand for
oratorical effect, lectured in loud tones for ten
minutes, denouncing the President, blackguard'
Ing the soldiers, and extolling Jefferson d.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

JOYFUL NEWS!
LIE HOLY HILL BAND are still In the f.ld,
sno WI give the second PIG Mic OF the sea "A
yinon on MONDAY, August 18th. Tickets ~
tllty Cents; admitting gentleman and ls-tsA
olee. Tickets can he had of kidvell .aurenoe
corner OF Pa. avenue snd l4ta 81 also at Barnard's
cruz store, corner of High and Bridge sts. George
'sNh. auT ~
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To Tx AgyLIcKxpEBe sure to read the adver.,
:ssTsnt OF mcLeaPs Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier. in another column. If
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FIRST REGIMENT DISTRICT VOLUNrEERs-Tbis
reg ment ogressing satisfactorily in its organ
iz1uon, and some Of the companies have been
air ady mustered into the service From what we
haVe seen OF the regiment we think il promises to
compare faVoraoly with any 10 the service MANY
OF the men have dene good service in the last th
months. The inconvenieDces and annoyances to
which many Of our three months men were sub
yecIed In the haste and incompleteness Of their
Organization, all avoided now and nothing
that can tend to the comfort and effectiveness Of
our troops Is omitted The inducements TO vol.
ulteers are now very high, and for tie benefit of
our readers we will give few OF the items fur.
nished by Congress In addition to the old rrgu-
lations The rations have been increased four
cents per day, the pay 80 per month, a bounty Of
go paid to each three months volunteer upon re-
Enlistment, and bounty Of 500 at the end Of the
three years, or before, II sooner discharged. The
recruits OF this regiment receives their u g. uni
forms, arms, accoutrements, and rations i'm
mediately upon being mustered In, that as soon
as man joins II, his Fay, clothing, and rations
commence, together with a bounty Of $50 II be
served In the three months service.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Frsm Balttmsre.

BALTIMORE, August s,-rhe Nintesuth Indiana
Regiment arrived here this morning.
The Philadelphia train, due early this morning,
has not arrived IL 10 reported here that some Of
the cars went OF from the boat into the Susque-
hanna, but the facts have not yet been sscer-
tanned.
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MARRIED.

PENNIES.
Persons desiring pennies will always find them
for exchange at the Star Office counter.
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pENSION OFFICE, JUNE 6rH, 1851.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN,
Application having been made under tne set of
zSd June, 1850, Tor the reissue of the Land War
rants described herein, " hich are alleged 20 have
at the date following the description or each War
rant new Certificate, of like tenor, will be rs
sued, II no wand objection shall then appear
NO 1854, for 80 scres, issued under the act of
and granted on the 18th day of MsrcE, is5s.SAu
No. 50 SIS, for l6O acres. issued under the act of
March. 1855, in the name Of susanna Hubbard,
on the 18th day OF June, ls56.-August 81, 1851.
NO. S,ll6, for l6D acres, issued under set of 1917
TO Augustus lngra private of Captain Murray's
company, second Regiment Of Tennessee Infanz
o. 46,7x5. for l20 acres, issued under the act of
march, 1855, In the name OF JACOB Gulick, aud
granted on the cath day Of January, ls56,-Septem-
No. s. 500, for 80 sorss, issued under the sot of
September, 1850, IN the name Of Elizabeth Wells,
widow OF Daniel Wells, and granted on the 2lth
day OF September, l3S.-September %, 1851.
No IS $50, for l6o ., issued lnder the act Of
granted on the 18th day of October, ls56.-Septem-
No II Sas, for Ieo acres, issued under the 40, Of
March, 1885, In the name Of Amos Arthur. aud
g,aSted on the nth day OF August, la1.-October
No. So $40, for $50 scres, under act of 1917, aud
bearing date May 6th, 1850, In favor Of Michael
X PIP Father OF Samuel Ropp, deceased, Third IN
diana xoantser, Mexican Nat;-Oetober is. 1851
March, 1855, IN the name Of James Long, and
granted on the Sist day of March, 1s56.-October
No ~ ss1, for 100 acres, issued under the act of
gIs,ated on the Sd day Of May, 1856 -Oe ober Is,
JOSEPH Il. BARRETT,
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DIED.,

On the 7th August, at 9 a. M, CHARLES ELI
WARREN, aged 80 years.
The relatives snd friends of the family are par
ticu irly invited to attend the funeral, from his
mothers res dence, corner of and 18th Sta. this
afternoon, st O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-08

READER, have you seen Prof Woods ADVERTISE
nent In our paper. Reaa it; it will interest you.
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| The CANAL.-Coal boats are hourly expected
| In Georgetown, as the canal Is now properly pro-
| tected along the whole line
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The Army Wsrm An Mobile.
BANGOR Aug The army worn has appeared
within a few days In great number, In this city
and Ellsworth and other places. nhcommittinE
great zvsges In the grain fields
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sinking of the Confederate War Vessel
"Petrel" by the u. q. Frtgste 50. Law.
rence-Part Of the Crew Drowned and the
Nest Made Prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug THE u 8. steam gun-
boat Flag arrived al Fort M film this NOR ming with
thirty-six rebel prisoners, taken from the rebsl
war vessel Petrel, T" formerly the u 8 revenue
cutter Aiken, which was seized by the secession
authorities Of South Carolina, at Charleston last
winter. The Aiken fred at the L. 8 frieste St
for q merchant vessel. Immediately the 81 Law
renee returned the IRE, giving the enemy broad
side, which quickly sent her 70 the bottom, Five
OF the crew were lost, but the rest were rescued
by the boats Of the -. Lawrence and have been
sent here on board the Flag az prisoners
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This morning, At the Church of the Epiphany,
BY Rev. c: 3. Hall. ID. d., dir. \. T. MIDDLE
TON to Miss SOPHIA, second daughter of r. G..
Washington, Esq all of this city.