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HOSTILE ATTITUDE OF PRUssIA.-It is said.
that the Secretary of State has sent des-
patches to Mr. N. B. Judd, Minister to Berlin,
containing specific instructions in regard to the
Enthusiastically hostile attitude of Prussia. mani
tested in the despatch of the Prussian Government
to Baron Gerolt. The Administration regards that
despatch as fully committing Prussia to the same
untriendy course of policy towards US as has been
chosen by England, Spain and France, although
her course, whatever il may be, cannot affect our
interests in the slightest degree.
The celebrated daguerreotypist, Niepce de Saint
victor, has at last discovered the secret of repro
ducing colors bv the camera, and rendering them
permanent He has subjected pictures taken by
DIS new method for several hours to the direct &C
ton OF the solar rays, without producing any vsi-
Ole change IN the tints Blue, which has hitherto
been regarded as well nigh unattainabe in the pho
tograph, is now copied wildly. The same is espe-
cially true of yellow and green. The process is not
given.
NJ. de Beauchesne has just published in Paris a
complete history OF the unfortunate Louis XVII,
establishing bis death in 'the Temple" 1t is
spoken of by French papers as a work of great re-
search and dramatic interest.
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ttInNetary anb Commercial 8fhisn.
BALTIMORE, July 90, 1856

BALTIMORE, July ~, 1901.
The business at the Stock Board to-day was light but
for almost everything the list the market was firm
There was some inquiry for Baltimore and Ohio
and sales made of So shares S40% the market
for it closing at sl04 bid, SAL asked regular way Moth
ing done in Northern Central but it closed at SRA
bid, sl4S asked regular way, and sl4s bid buyer 60
days. For Canton Co. S9x bid but sales
made. Sales made of 81 600 Baltimore and Ohio
Raj road extra dividend bonds 40, and of ~ COO do
1855 at 20, but nothing done in other Railroad
bonds Northern Cenras closed at SIS bid 60 asked for
1855; AK bid, AZ asked for 1885, and Baltimore and
Ohios lett Al asked for 1925 1.-THE extra div
dend bonds) 20 bid " asked for 1855 and 70 bid
asked for 1855 City 6 better again to day 1855
closing at 79H bid 81 asked and 1905 at 81 bid So
asked Mary land 6s closed without sales at rs bid for
both lS70's and 1905 A sale of shares Union Bank
made at the Board s5S but in other Bank stocks
there nothing done $50 bid however for Mer-
chants, s2S& for Farmers and Merchants, s2lA for
Farmers and Planters slsA for Bank of Commerce. and
Sl3& for Mechanics. There is nothing doing in the
Mining stocks, but SIX bid to-day for Springfield
and rs cts. for Guilford
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD.
SATURDAY, July o. 1851.
ST. 900 B. & o. r. X. bonds '62...,,,,,,..,.4O
1000 do. do. 'S5 .........,.,.,,,.7O
q shs. Union Bank. ...........,.,..58
55 shs. Bait. Il Ohio Railroad ......,...4O
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Sus Eii OF TRADE
Committee Of Arbitration for month Of June.
y. F. NEWCOMER.
JNO r. SEEMULLER, | J. PARKUURST, JR.,
LENNON WALTER BROOKS
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n =. A, OH $50
Gut OF this aggregate of nearly forty-fve millions
OF passengers but single life lost during the
past wear Inc sole victim was fireman on one
of the boats running between Roosevelt street and
Wiliiamsburgh, who stepped upon the cranks of
the engine to clean them before the engine had
stopped, and was crushed to death.-Neo York
Euening Post.
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Colonel SiegeI, who commanded the Federal
FORCES 10 the recent affair at Carthage, has been
PShHmoted to the rank of Brgsdier Generals suit
Government "e ''i'''o' w tpe
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MOVEMENTS OF UOEAN orEAMERs.


Ships. Leave. For DaVS
Pers New York Liverpool. lg II
York ally 20
'GouI g..-.NeH York. Dol ulY -
Cana la. RoSon-...... -
Asia. York Liverpool. ally 81
70 ARRIVE.
Ships. - leave For Days.
New Southampton. New York.... July 10
Arabia ROs l3
Teutonia Southampon...New York July II
The Havana Steamers leave New York the "a, Tth,
18th, 18th and 2Tth of each TGnnth.
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ssEE kaAUANpiLh Az aNUY

J. D. PRATT l. co,
CosaEa oT raLfIaopE a.D 5. CHARLES sfssETs
TIC DYcprietorH Invite such Merchants
act sredy suhscbers to the and who sell goods
credit TO call and examine test the reiGbi
t5 OF information frI long experience and the gatis
factory tsstoRials osthonsaad 9: rohants:n the differ
ant cities East ana who Sgscr been subscribers
al whe vi call, whether they sell good. &c
the cities country towLG ample Satisfaction I'd eTes
3ity inform alton sn2 rsSt seict to ID derive
fror1 agency. hy hnp sI, .na4r u1h5-cy
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Minister s ta E, IN LoNDos.-Mr. Adams, the new
10 dark blue coa Is said to have gone to court
s,oct;n9s T sn gold white small clothes White ak
eooes, and to have carried sword
4, Ihere are now in the service of the cun,rs ~
thirty steamers OF an aggregate burthen os
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" IT. n. I n ININlt ~
Register Of Wills, Calvert count

Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the subscribers Of
Calvert county, have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Cave county, in Maryland letters OF administration
the personal estate of JAMES ROSS, late Of Calvert
county deceased All having claims against the
said deceased, hereby warned exhibit the with
the vouchers thereof to the subscribers at or before the
18th day Of July they otherwise by law be
cludei from all benefit OF said estate. Given under
hands this 18th day Of January, 1861
MARIA j. ROSS.
WM. MCDANIEL,
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IGHRE fgPEJRIqrFFy Cn1Rzna bl RFAAtkJaHRE &,
W LLIAn ). WALhGR AND orH tRs Iprdersd III Il.
Henry " Archer, tee in this in his seventh
Of sales be ratified and confirmed, unless to the
contrary be shown before the 9th day Of lgust
provided acopy Of this order be published in some
newspaper printed Baltimore in each of three
cessive weeks before tie said 9Th day of August next
The report states amount of sales to be $l,8-0
GEO. + SANGSTON, Clerk.
True copy, Test-GE0. Z. SANGSTON,
Clark
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T. K.
jyl2 Iaw3w Sheriff Of Prime Georges county.
FATE OF MARYLAND, SGT,

~ CALVERT COUNTY, Orphans CoURr, 1861.
On application by petition Of Maria J. Ross and VIM
hacdane administrators OF JAN ross late of Caiver
duEty deceased, it is ordered that they give the notice
CURED by law Tor creditors to exhibit their claims agains
the said deceased and that the be published
each week. for the u six successive weeks in
the newspapers printed in Baltimore city.
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GeQai Notices.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR BALTl-
L MORE GITY.-RUSENA ZIGbER rs. CONRAD ZIG-
k The oo of this suit is obtain decree divocing
The said comp ricuO mdrimOnii from the desn
The bill that III The year 1853, the said Ro
sena was united IN the bonds Of matrnDny the said
Conrad who has committed the crime OF adultery and has
deserted her and has left 1t IS thereupou adudgd
and orde ed this ii July, 1851 I'll the cjmpl inan ny
causing COPY of this order insert ed
per the ely of Baltimore, each
week before the Sd day of august 1861 next to
said ab.e de enant of the Obeci and
OF this bill and him to appear in this ur in
person by solicitor before he 81 dav OF November
lS5 the premises and show he has
why decree ought not to be passed as prayed.
GE). +. SANrSf0N, Clerk.
True copy--Tesi: GEO. Z. SANGSTON.
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DICHMOND FLOUR.
We have just received 1000 bbls of the celebrated
"fAtIAFERR0 BRO" Flour, fresh ground and in
superior order, for sale in quantities 10 suit.
Prspa5sd e nsgoats 70! entire cargoss delivered
iosf p. WILCOX co., Agents.
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TITO Na,v yorr Post of SATURDAY. evanino soys.
,,,.,- -. - - - A. o, - or .bo
active shares ana oonus Inc ceck at Duls nun hau
uampenihs ehect upon 'le LOT 'e ise 'ous"
we noce no pressure 10 sen at tie "eche oh he con
uaiS -; u 10 =. si f,i GO >, i,i; d'i
- -, %,i y ~. ~ nc r .a's a. -o'S
80, 20 " III I s'i &c. ~ liz so; a. 'oHs
SUn,nent stcts Ins 4 al mar c,nt Of th Ia 3D.
w. e., 'o TI ction howver vas con6d r., tb So of
a, -, -, - 60 =, no y, o,,r ,a,at;oro -,
iooi IN -, Grr,IT, ia m r5.nI 81, 4 ,r -,
~ oer in Ssmand A. o. The connon hands sold at
!ei " IT, frmest nf thr SouIbarn Stata hnndS war
Sah ,; and omsianas Which, are ,nh ,.T
Norm n Tnnrssees fell off - cent Gnia
L,rL tocts is gr,duaIIy recovering AMI those kinds
which have usually ruled above par are in demand at
$3.50
Money is in good supply at 5(954 per cent Prime pa
per is scarce and wanted at d al per cent.
Exchange on London closed firm at 10Y for frsclass
Comparative statement the Imports of foreign dry
goods at New York for the week ending July 49, 1861:
For the week 1859. 1860. 1861.
Entered at the port IS 9S9 lO3 81 i91746 S2I7 100
Thrown on market 397sO25 447l6SO 1916
Sine. Jan l
Entered the port. $50 5S4 6 S56922 go 207
Thrown e. 36 $40 56,6S50Ol ,69l ,722
Tho T,;buu, savs.
me - to". ., ' g. o, e.. a., oo hoo hoo, -,
thI lu l:P,s ", 800 oa - ,r.iat, ~" sa.
at NC - 49, =, Ist - Til - ha ~ ~ 49,,
as but vii for tho countrv At I,rga which i ev dentv
w.. -. Ia rotlIs 49,, IS h,.;r, ,,an Fr.ncI
| :I t,oha otr rb a,rra o a,o,,nt
.n On ,ba ,nart.t s;nce let J.rnary % inst "A nor
vi. o ~ Il "a, , g. 81 - - 81 Iost 80 Pa
'' " ~ " Wv
The Chicago tribune, under date OF Iuesday evening"
thus notices the and exchange market of that city
Financial matters are moving along very qIietly and
business generally for Chicago Is dull IL is, however,
the duh season. and there probably much doing here
as anybody has right to expect
To-day exchange rather more plenty, and scarcely
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The New YORK FERHIEs.-An officer of the SAM
taEy Police of this city was recently directed to
make careful examination of the numbers of ferry
boats in actual service, &c, together with the num-
Der of passengers carried on all the lines. From
the official report, recently laid before the Police
Board, we gather the following interesting par
ticuars:
AGGREGATE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CONVEYED OVER ALL
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NOTICE OF COMMITTAL TO JAlL.-Was
land Tuesday, the twenty fifth day OF June, eighteen
hundred and KY one, as runaway, Negro Man JACh
calls himself JACK ADAMS He is black, pock-
ket and is about feet inches high. Had on when
muitted C mmon clothing. No 9th marks worthy OF
note on him.
The said negro was committed to the Jail of Prince
Georges county, sd runaway The owner lf any
DESERT requested to come forward
prove prope' ty charges and him aTay-other
wise, he will dis of ding to the Act OF ASS
u MEL r. DYER,
jyI2 1aw3w Sheriff of Prince George county.
NOTICE OF COMMITTAL TO JAIL.-Was
Maryland. Tuesday, the twenty fifth DAY of June.
tighten hundred and sixty one, runaway, Negro
Man SAM, calls himself SAM HARRIS. He has
blacE complexion is about feet or inches high. He
has noteworthy marks. Had en- when committed COM
CLOTH
The said NJ gro committed to the Jail of Prince
George. county, Nd, The (if any,
above requested forward,
prove property, pay charges and take him away-other
he i'll he disposed of ACCORDING the Act
bly,, in such case made and provided; . $1,000
jyl2 1aw3w Sheriff Of Prime Georges county.
NOTICE To CREDlTORS.-Nouceis hereby
given that THOMAS FULLERTON. of the city OF
Balti executed of ell his property
the under gred for the benefit
The deed bears date the S.h June lr6i,
Innng othet provisions in of
those creditors who sh Il wi hh nnrt days from the date
thereof signify their is execute
o. record in the Clerks Office OF the Superior Court
the release to he signed by ced be found
[: uniting room Of the undtrsrgned.
Je292twt"epSf JAMES HODGES. Trustee.
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BUILDING HARDWARE.
Id The attention of CARPENTERS and RITZ,
respectfully called to the large and well assor is
LOOKS LATCHES. KNOBS, HINGES, sCREWS sI1ck Ct
Ao.,at A. REUTER- 4 SONS LIS,
otB-tf - West Raitimore
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K NOX CO.,
IN SRIPPlWG AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
l25 SMITHS WHARF,
BALTIMORE.
Advances made consignments address, or to GU
the various ports Of Europe and the Indies
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I'LL. 10 bowly's wharf.
ssis47 FOR BOSTON The fast-sailing scbr.
III e, Hsines, MASTER is ow loading for Boston,
ID VIII have quick despatch freight passage ap,
ply to HE'S I'm x rtGEkS
Je2S u N W. corner Pratt and Gay streets.
xstEssx FOR PHILADELPIIA.-Thet as-saIlIpp
s schooner NARY, Captain Fox, master, is now load
ing the above port Having the most OF her cargo en-,
gagged will have quick dispatch For ight passage
apply to HESLEN 4 ROC Frs
j-lSt n. W. cor Pratt and Gay streets.
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10 FOR LlVERPOUL-The A. British bark
SsssGSU htR CLOUD, Capt. Abbott loading at
Con nercal wharf being Of small capacity will have
dispatch For freight apply to
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~ SuSLE AN -
LINE OY

49, - PACKETS.
Ship JANE q EHGERSQN, CAPTAIN Knowles.
" HELEN A. MILLER CALI
- CHARLES. Ruark
These vessels all Of superior Glass; and insure tie
oWes figure They sail regularly advertised and
maned by Captains well in the the ca
pacity, OF the above vessels afford great
facility to shippers For freight steeage passage
apply to JOHN HENDERSON & co,
No. 81 Pratt street.
GEO. W. HYNSOF Co., Agents, New Orleans, will for
their address,
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SHTILLIAM s. CROSS,
w LUMBER, STAVE.AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
Corner T. Fails ard Eastern Avenues, bait
Wiliattend to selling all kinds Lumber Slaves Shocks
Hoops, &C, and ell orders for same.
TO
Aessrs Magraw Rooms, Agents Pa Central RI Co Bait
Kmbsll Il Shaner, Baltimore.
). G. Hand Co., g
Feniy Wallace, New York.
W. Miller, Esq, Burlington, Pa o3-tf
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90r Sale, freight OF Cbarttr:

xs WANTED-A VESSEL going to New
Sksx& Y ork, can get deck load by applying
WM. s. CROSS,
ap9-t corner East Falls and Eastern Avenues.
FOR LIVERPOOL.
sseA Heavy freight wanted FOR an ship for Liver
pool, at moderate rates Apply to
JOHN HENDERSON CO..
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4 PARkHUkST, JR, 4 CO.,
e. GENERAL COMNISSEOY MERCHANTS
,. - AND IN
sFESA, kEFlSEn AND CRUDE WHALE Oils
STRAITS, BANK AND SHORE OILS,
SPERM AND ApAIANTINE CANDLES
.. 73 SOUTH STREET,
teS-I Baltimore, Nd
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NEUNGE " AKIN Err
~ COMMISSION MERCHANT
FOR THE SALE OF SOUTHERN AND " ESTERN
PRODUCE,
STREET,
Opposite Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depct)
. Refers by perIhiss to
Messrs. Kirkland Chase q Co Baltimore
Messrs. Pearce GRAY, Baltimore
aessrs Buckler Il Shpley, Baltimore
Messrs. Isaac Reynolds Son, Baltimore
Aessrs. yckhof Post, New York
Messrs Spots, Harvey Co, Richmond
Messrs. Alvey 4 Lipsc, mb Richmond
MeSsrs. 5. 7. T. G. Budd, Charleston,
Aessrs. TOulmin, Voorhees, & Co, Mobile
George Nathan, ESQ, New Orleans
Edwd. W Warner, Esq, PHILADELPHIA
hci Warner, Esq. President Mechanics Bank, SaIu,
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3GtIEsasM;i,

a LUA Lump and Ground, for sale by r. ].
- oth FIX. 81 south Charles street. apl3-U
A INVOICE OF WALLIS l. CO.'S PORT
10 close, by r. LENNON a CO "
ap9u so Buchanan's wharf
A DAMANTINE CANDLES.-5OO boxes Shil
IA leto's 'Star" brand, for sale by HENRY RIEMAN a
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ss.sa. FOR AMSTERDAM .-The fine fast-saiIinp
sssaes Al Bremen bark COPERNICUS Mahnkens MASTER
VIII have qucH Cesp9tch for the above port freight
small sewage only, apply to
F. l.. RRAUNS & co,
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ItZU.tI c0rntr Uht4pslde and Lombard street.
ss5aa FOR LIVERPOOL.-Ih he fine AL British
sszsks bark CITY OF PETERRORUUGH, s A. Jaggs,
master, is Leading Commercial what sill have
dispatch. Fur freight apply
FOARD a ROGERS,
D. -I.,r ,-F
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
SANDS sARsAPARILLA.-The popu-

Iarity acquired by this truly invaluable medicine is
as extended as it is richly merited II the tens of
thousands of scrofulous ulcers which have been cca
tried and permanently healed BY this extraordinary
antiseptic had each tongue a chorus Of testimony
would attest its efficacy, not only in scrofua aud all
external manifestations of disease but in dyspepsia,
bilious complaints general debility and the various
internal disorders in which it affords speedy and last
ing relief
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
Special Notices.

FOR CONSTABLE.-JOseph b. Gray
is candidate for reelection to the Office of Constable
of Nevada Township the ensuing general election
Nevada, Aug. lite.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

The NATIONAL ANTHEN.-The New York
Tribune says: Fifteen out of twelve hundred
compositions for the $500 for a national an
them, have been retained from which to make
flnal selection. 1t has been proposed that
the music and words Of these fifteen be submit
ted to public criticism for three nights at the
Academy of Music in this city, and three at
the Academy in Brooklyn-the sum realized to
be applied to the aid of the families of volun-
teers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

Coon WoRK.-The Navy Department has
received official intelligence from the Gulfsquad
ron, that the United States steamer North Car
olina had made considerable havoc among the
Vessels which forced the blockade in that locali-
~. On the Fourth Of July, it appears she cap
tured six schoOners, on the following day two
more, at the same time running one ashore
On the 9th and 7th she captured one schooner
on each day-making eleven in all, either de-
stroyed or taken. Among other things taken
from the prizes thirteen bags full of letters
and thirty zone packages Of Express matter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

CoNNEss AND THE BULLETIN.-It is be-
ginning to be believed that the secessionists
have paid the Bulletin to hound Conness-per-
haps the Republicans have contributed to the
fund. Personal pique could hardly induce so
much vituperatiye enterprise with a money
making journal. Edgerton, who made the
most terrific denunciation Of the Bulletin, is
permitted to escape the flooding of its calumny
while all the bottles of its dirty water are poured
out on Conness. Undoubtedly the potent agent
of s is at the bottom Of the afair.-[S. F.. jour
nal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE-l

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-JOhn
Kendall will be candidate for re election to the
Office of Justice of the Peace for Nevada Township
at the coming general election.
Nevada Aug. lite
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

WooDDN SAFEs.-At recent FIRE in San
Francisco, it was discovered that several of the
safes used by the sufferers were made of wood
After the tre the skeletons of these new inven-
tions furnished a strong proof of their utter
uselessness. 1t is said that huge wooden safes,
painted to resemble iron, are in use in that city,
They are cheaper than iron but they won't
stand fire!
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

Coon DGGGINGs.-As Mr.. Fountain, con-
tractor, was digging a cistern at the intersection
of Main and Coloma streets, opposite the Ca
rey House, Placerville, on Monday, August
18th, he found eight feet down, dirt that paid
81 so to the pan. AT the same distance down
he also found piece of gold that was worth
sos so, at the rate of Sl7 30 per ounce.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
COLLECTOR OLE NEVADA

COUNTY.-The subscriber offers his name to the
voters and Conventions of Nevada County, as UNION
CANDIDATE for the Office of COLLECTOR, under the
new law, at the election to take place on the 4th Of
September next. ]. W. LOCKWOOD.
Grass Valley, June lst, IS6l-tc*
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

ANOTHER TowN BURNED.-The town Of
Indian Guch, some four miles from Hornitas,
in Mariposa county, was destroyed by fire on
Saturday night last. 1t is supposed to have
been the work Of an incendiary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24

NEW CAMP.-It is stated that the regiment
Of infantry and battalion of cavalry volunteer
ing for service ON the Plains will 20 into camp
on the Oakland side Of the Bay previous to
marching.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
Rs- THE TABLE "a
List OF PrIcest

Board, per week. .s..''soVo
Board and Lodging OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
By constant attention 10 the wants Of bis guests,
the proprietor hopes to merit liberal patronage
Nevada, July Is, 1851. J. VANDkRLlElH'
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-24
JUSTICE OF THE p

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-We are
authorized to announce the name of d. II. WILLIAMS
AS candidate for the Office Of Justice of the Peace
for Nevada Township. Election Sept 4th, 1861.
Aug. 22--te
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-11-19
rUEspAY MORNING., NOV. 10, 1861.
River Batteries.

The public mind INDUCES, We think, a very
exaggerated estimate Of the accuracy OF ar
,iIlery practice. 4 little reflection would sug-
ccs, 10 any one in the habit Of handling n1e-
arms, that at such distances as cannon are e"'
ployed for, it would b.. impossible TO take per-
feet aim, even with tho finest anu oes' ar
ranged sights and it would not De reasonable
10 exoect that the best constructed gun would
carry so FAR. with entire accuracy and regular
ity, even if perfectly aimed. The coarse sights
and the rude propulsion of artillery, should
certainly reuch US not to anticipate OF the
handler Of a columbiad, the craftsmanship OF
a Kentucky r'deman.
Cannon. firing, with all the skill Of the gun
p.rs, IS, TO some extent a series OF experiment
ing. The gun is pointed according to their best
Judgment, and the fight of the balsis watched
If il A.es snort, or beyond, or wide Of it's
mark, the position of the gun is corrected
MIay shots are often lost before the
true orange" is obtained. If the object aimed
a. then changes position, the process has to
be repeated, before execution is to be expect
ed. 1t was by the prompt moving OF the
Northern ships, whenever the batteries at
Port Royal bad gained their range, that they
escaped with so little damage in the late con-
dict there.
The introduction Of steam enables vessels
to pass a battery with much less risk than
formerly. Their rapid motion both disturbs
tn. aim and lsssens the time Of firing. 1t
would scem especially important, where bat
teries alone are to be relied upon to forbid the
passage of an enemy, that the channel should
re interrupted by distractions Of sono sort
Tie attempt to remove these would hold the
ya;ycl under fire sufficiently long to
effect her destruction. But in the ordinary
wsy, aoi especially at long distances, fast
steamer may run the gauntlet Of a battery
with much less risk than is usually sup
posed.