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SECOND EDITION.
THREE O'CLOCK r. M.

The VISITORS TO IKE u 8. INSANE AsrLrN
The public will recoIlect that under the law there
are nine citizens Of the District Of Columbis sp-
pointed by the President a. visitors Of the Gov
eminent Insane Asylum here. Under the late
cline, ESQ, w. w. Corcoran, DR.. Tyler, Of
Georgetown, and DIR. Thos. Miller, Of this city
Mr.. Radcliffe vamosed 70 secesis some months
ago, thus vacating his appointment. Very re-
Gently three Others have rendered their rrsigps-
tions-Mr. Corcorsn and Drs. Tyler and Miller
The President has appointed the following new
members Of the board, not one Of whom, we opine.
viii hesitate 10 take the oath required OF course,
OF all holding any position under the Government
Viz: The Msyouof Washington and Georgetown,
and DIR. James A. Hall and Dr. yno. B. Blake
The following 10 the letter In which Mr. Cor
ceran tenders his resigsstion, which does his
well known public spirit In such matters among
Us, Infinite credit indeed.
wAsHIssroN, Aug. %, 1861.
Hos. c. 3. Snsitk, Secretary Of l.fsrior:
Sir: when the Insane Asylum In this District was
established, from desire 20 promote the objects
OF great public charity, and because the appoint.
ment was declared, In the law, 70 be merely
honorary" and without pay, I accepted the
invitation Of the President to be one Of the
visitors.
feel now at liberty to consider, from this
Length OF service and the share had In inducing
the original appropriation, that have done my
part, and without relinquishing any interest 1
have felt In the benefcent objects Of the Asylum,
TO give place as visitor 20 some other Citizen who
has more leisure and ability to be useful TO the
Institution.
You will be pleased, therefore, TO consider this
as my resignation. Very respectfully, yours,
w. w. CORcoKAN.
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LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT AND GOOD NEWS FROM
NORTH CAROLINA

BALTIMORE, Sept. 6.-The steamer Of this
morning brings the following dispatch:
FORTRKss MONROE, Sept. 5.-The steamers
Monticello and Harriet Lane arrived from Cape
Hatteras Inlet this morning, and reports most
gratifying intelligence.
The Confederates have abandoned their strongly
fortified posts at Ocracoke Inlet.
A number Of North Carolinians have demon
strsted their loyalty TO the Federal Government by
coming TO Hatteras lnlet TO take the oath Of al
legiance.
Col. Hawkins sends word that he administered
the oath 20 between two and three hundred per-
sons In a single day.
The steamer Pawnee still lies In the inlet, and
the Susquehanna on the outside.
The susquehanns ran down to ocracoke inlet,
and found the Notifications there completely de-
serted, and the white flag was everywhere exhib-
tied.
(Ocracoke inlet 10 an entrance into fsmlico
Sound, and probably thirty-nve miles w.s.w:
Of Cape Hatteras.l
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New York Democratic C.nyentIeu.

SYRACUSE, Sept 5.-The New Y ork State Demo
cratic Convention this morning, by a vote Of ia
against 81, reconsdered the vote Of Yesterday ad-
mitting both Of the New York delegations.
The question now recurring on the adoption Of
the majority report, admitting the Tammany del
egates only, great excitement was produced
The Tammany delegates Were subsequently sd-
United alone by the Convention, thus excluding
the Mozart or "peace" wing Of the party. There
10 tremendous excitement
NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-The resolutions reported
yesterday In convention were In the main adopted
and number Of loyal and spirited speeches were
delivered, opposing any peace propositions, eI-
cepting at the lannon's mouth, but guaranteeing
TO the South all their constitutional riphts
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Mere AYrests

SARATOGA, Sept. flames Chaplin, a Confede-
rate ofhcer Of Vicfsburg. arrested here TO- day
and sent to Fort Lafayette.
BosroN, Sept. flames Leguire, hailing from
Halifax, ~ j., was arrested this morning He Ia
charged with conspiracy against the government
and has been committed TO prison for trial bail
being refused. He was on his way to Memphis
and rebel uniform was found In his trunk. This
and other suspicious circumstances led 10 his
arrest.
PORTLAND, Me, sept. t.-Cyrus F. Sargent and
Octavius F. Hill, Of Yarmouth, Me-, who have
been doing bushes at the South were arrested
to-day, by the United States marshal, by order of
the Secretary Of War. They are confined In fail
and will be conveyed to Fort LAFAYETTE
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Secession Treeps Invading KENTUCKY

CAIRO, Sept. 3-General Grant has telegraphed
to the Kentuc Ky Legislature that the federates
In considerable numbers had invaded Kentucky
and are occupying and fortifying strong positions
at Hickman and Chalk Bluffs. He has received
reply that his message, with one for Gov. Harris
Of Tennessee, to Gov. Magofdn had been referred
to a special committee.
Gov. Harris says In bis communication that the
troops thus landed at Hickman last night did so
"without my knowledge or consent, and, am
confident, without the consent Of the President
have telegraphed President Davis requesting
their immediate withdrawal
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A Prize Shin st Ea,tpeTt. MAINE

EAstPoRr, Me, Sept. The ship Alice Ball
has just arrived here In charge Of prize crew
She was captured In the bay by the revenue cutter
register or other papers, except clearance from
the Liverpool Office. She carried a secession flag
which was flying with the stars and stripes over
1t. This is the third ship that has been captured
within week by the Arago. The prizes are all
lying In this harbor.
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A Card from Major ,erdecai,

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5.-Major Mordecai, late
In command Of the Watervliet Arsenal publishes
q card, denying any com plicity in furnishing the
rebels with drawings Of machine for expanding
ride bullets, as charged. He acknowledge having
allowed Abraham Snyder, the Inventor Of the
ter, dated In January last that he communicated
the fact to Colonel Craig, Of the Ordnance De-
partment saying that IL not too late to retract
the permission IL he thought 1t necessary. Major
Mordecai since bis resi- nation, has been residing
In this city, supported by daughter, who is a
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From Missouri.

QUINCY, Ill, Sept. Seen. Pope left here last
evening TO take the field in Missouri. The rebels
have torn up the railroad track and cut down the
telegraph poles between Hunnewell and Shelbena
on the North Missouri railroad. Martin Greene
was between the places yesterday, with force Of
two thousand well-armed men, and had two
pieces OF artillery. Gen. Hurlburt is reported to
be west Of Shelbena, with twelve or fifteen hun
DIRE 1 Illinois troops.
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Latest from Fortress Monroe

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. A flag Of truce
Der Of ladies wishing to 60 South. A flag OF truce
from Norfolk also brought down the baggage OF
the released seamen who arrived yesterday. They
report that the North Carolina ConfedeTates are
terribly eIasperated account Of our recent vic.
torious demonstration on their coast
The floating battery, said to have been lowed
from Norfolk down to Sewell's Point, exists only
in imag ination.
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Massachusetts, Volunteers.

Boston. Sept. 4.-Thirty com panies have been
rendered to General Wilson, twenty-eight OF
which number have been accepted, Including
companies formed Of the late three months volun.
teers.
Toilets new artillery is full and new cavalry
regiment rapidly organizing.
large proportion Of the famous Sixth Regi-
ment have re-enlisted under the gallant Col
JOnes
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NEWS
REPORTED DEATH OF JEFFERSON

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. The Inquirer Of this
morning, has special w ashington dispatch, say
Ing reliable Information Of the death OF Jefferson
Davis has been received by the Government, and
fixing Tuesday night as the time Of his decease.
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LIEUT.. GENERAL ScoTTy-The COMMANDMENT
Chief, surrounded by his military family, VA
photographed to-day. CHANGING by at the time,
we had good look at him, and though knowing
him for life time, never saw him look mors like
himself He seemed every whit as vigorous a.
we ever before saw him.
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RENDERED HIS SKRvICEs.-Baron Won Vese-
sssk, Swedish officer, late governor OF one Of
the Swedish West India islands, 10 in this city,
and has rendered his military services 10 the
Cover nment Of the United states
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE,

WARRINGTON CITI, september 3, 1901.
IOrdered to be inserted in the EVENING STAR, I
being the newspaper having the largest circulation
Of any daily paper published In Washington
IDAll persons applying for letters In the follow
nj list, will please say they are ADVERTISER.
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MILITARY APPOINTMENTS The President To-
day appointed the following physicians, 70 be
brigade surgeons Of volunteers. Viz:
Drs. Jno. F. Carpenter, Of Pa; AlBheus b.
Cosby, Of N. H; VIM. varian, Of Ill; Tarr~st
A. Perkins, Of III Thomas II. Bach, OF Pa;
James ID. strawbridge, Of Pa Josiah Curtis,
Of Massachusetts, F. N. Burke, OF Ohio /;
d. w. Hartshorn, OF o.; r. b. McCsy, Of Pc.
VIM. N. strew, Of NY; John 3. Craven, OF NJ.
J; Robert L. Stanford, Of Ten; A. r. msylert, Of
PA Edwin Bentley, Of Conn; SamI L. Herricf,
of Mich.
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BARGAINS! BARGAINS -f,rest h.I..ip, In
ttiSEs. SSzzEfEf sS9ss, 9EEasscyA
seventh g. oeposits Posf odes, Cal sad see has
Xs9,s 9. Seeds. Which viu b ssld e s.,oa1
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'nisn Meeting at Oswees.

OswEeo, N. Y, Sept. 5.-A mass meeting,
composed OF men Of all parties, was held here To-
day. Hon. Daniel 8. Dickinson was the principal
speaker, and was enthusiastically applauded
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Gen. Beauregard's Rep,

LOUISVILLE, Sept. Gen. Beauregard q repor
Of the battle OF Bull Run has been published. ri,
calls the engagement ga remarkable srtiller,
dxekO
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Rumsred Bembardment Of Columbus. I

LOUISVILLE, Sept. Sit Is rumored that the
Federal gun boats, after having been fred upon
from Columbus, had responded by Smelling and
burning that town, but no confrma ton Of this
improbable story can be obtained tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-06

CLHvELAND, Sept 5-The Union State Con-
venuon has nominated State ticket, divided
between the democrats and republicans.
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THE EMMY OvKR THE RTvER.-we have In
formation from our picket lines on the other side
Of the river up to late hour this forenoon, when
everything was quiet.
Our lines In the neighborhood Of the Chain
Bridge now extend three and a half miles Into
Fairfax county, from the CChsin) bridge, and this
morning IL is clear that the force throwa IN that
immediate vicinity day or two since by Beaure-
gard, has been withdrawn, further back-,o what
particular point we do not yet know.
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Sailing Of the Canada.
Ohio Union STATE Tteket

BosTos, Sept. 4.-The Canada sailed TO-DAY
win 81 passengers for Liverpool, and IL for Hall.
fax. No specie.
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LOUISVILLE, Sept. ga report was widely cir
culated here to-day that ex-mayor Barber had re-
ceived positively the death Of JEFF Davis. But
the report Ia entirely without foundation
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The Rebel Fierce In Missouri,

CAIRO, Sept. 5.-The accounts from the rebels
In southeast Missouri are conflicting Their
numbers are variously estimated from 1900 70
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srockRipsr, Mass, Sept 5.-The cotton factor,
IN, IN Urea. bsrrington, belonging to OIney Gan
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Serious Accident to Ex-Governor Briggs, Of
massachusetts

BOSTON, sept. 5.-1 Yesterday eX-Gov. Bfiggs
at his residence In Pittsfed, In attempting hastily
to take down coat hanging In room displaced
a loaded musket, which discharged, the shot
carving away his left jaw and inhlcting a very
serious II not fatal wound.
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LATE LOCAL NEWS.

EXAMINATION OF FRIsoNER.-Tbe transfer Of
the passengers and crew Of the prize schooner Re-
mlttance into the custody Of the Marshal Of the
District 70 noticed In our navy Yard report Of to-
Saunders, Chas. A. Yates, John p Richards, r.
y. Mitchell, J. n. M. Burroughs, Thos r. Bur-
roughs, J. F. bradley, VIM. Posey, cold, and
Henry Buckett, copd. All were taken 90 the
county jail, but Mr.. Ystes was immediately
brought over to the City Hall, where he was eH-
amined before MIR. VIM. X. Woodward, one Of
the Prize Commissioner. He states that the crew
of the schooner consisted Of the captaiR, J. H NJ
Burroughs, and one other white man, and two
colored men, all Of Charles county. He (Mr W
was only a passenger, having two hogsheadI Of
being taken to Baltimore. His wife has with
her all the money, and seems 20 manifest cOnsid.
cradle anxiety. His examination was not cOn-
cluded when our reporter left.
PRovOsr GUARD CAsEs.-ThIs morning James
Bryan (col'd) and Samuel Price (whIte) were
arrested for cutting into building near the
Treasury where patterns are kept. They were
brought before Justice Dom for a hearing. Price
was used az a witness, aud testified that Bryan cut
the window loose, koisted ID, and went In. Bryan
was committed for court, and Price held 10 ball
as witness. Both were arrested by the Provost
Guard
J. ID. Lacey was arrested for selling LIQUOR 20
soldiers, and also for having a colored man con-
cealed In his cellar. He was sent to Jail for a
further hearing. Three soldiers Of the First and
sixth Pennsylvanla Regiments were also taken
from the house for being absent from camp with
out permission. They are detained at the guard
house for punishment.
In REFERENCE to the ventilation OF the Sol
diers' Rest" near the depot, we are assured by
those In charge that the doors are opened every
day, and that the ventilation Of the building ia
further secured by the apertures for that purpose
in the roof Probably our Informant visited To
place at some time when IL presented a much less
than average salubrity Of aspect.
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LOCAL NEW S.

UTHE STAR publishes the List Of Letters
remaining In the Washington City Post Once
under the provisions Of the law directing them
to be printed In the newspaper having the largest
circulation within the delivery Of the ONCE. It's
totA daily circulation IL more than double that
OF any other Daily printed In the District Of Co
'umbia.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERT'MTS

TMAYOR'S OFFICE,
S GssrgstoIrn, ID c., AxsxIt IL. 1851.
Whereas it Is provided by q late act Of Con-
gress-
That it shall not be lawful for any person IN the
Dlstrot OF Columbia to sell, give, administer to
any soldier or volunteer in the service OF tile United
Sta,es, or any person wearing the uniform of suoh
soIoei or volunteer, any sPlrItuOus liquor or in
toAicatnk drink aud any Person SO offending
gul ty OF mIsdemeanOr, and upon conviction
thereof before mag strate or court having orimi-
nel jurisdiction shall be punished by fire Of
Washington county, in the District of Columbia
Tor the period Of thirty days.
1her9ors, Pe q Enotcn to all persons concerned,
SSlthIn tie limits Of this Corporation, that the
are hereby, directed to enfJroe most rigidly, the
provisions OF the aforesaid law, without any re-
speot to persons whatsoever.
au l72aw3v HENRY ADDISON. Mayor.
IN HHDs PRIME p. X. MOLASSES,
~ hhds prime I. X. Sugar.
81 boxes New York Choose,
100 lbs. new HsEe and Cod Fish,
50 boxes Scaled Herring,
neroe Rice, bags Lasusyrs Coffee,
Superior old Bourbon WhisEy, 81 per gallon.
.GeorFetown Corporation Notes Of the old ISSUE
st. .st'n at par at my regular FETAL RE,Ss
MASSEY G Fa1tRSE 4 FIJI DRausHr.
Sss 81 ;}SsGsF kk 5f!'"'
~ Which yI On arrival will be fGT sHls TSps saah
nj Union Depot. GsoTs esoGin.
lust RECEIVED
L md hhds PRIME ~ PETE Hat Rice SUGARS
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lust RECEIVED
y 10 hhds. prime Porto Rico SUGARS
LEO bbls. Old Rye WHISKY,
80 bbls. HERRING and AEEWIVE5
20 bhls. Crushed and Refined SU6ARs.
% bags K 10 and Java COFFEE,
10 hhds. dow -lrIoedD MOLASSES.
For sale by JOHN J, BOGUE asM
WHITE MERCER POTATOES.

,,,,,,, -. - -
WHITE MERGER POTATOES.
" PRIME, RIPE, AND MEALY,
mn AT to%EsI MARKET PRICES.
,,J.Ors QtAhEEhMASTERS OF REGI-
MENIs. 1on want TO keep your men healthy /;
you cannot DO this without giving them good Po-
tatoes. These you can get at Steel & Co.'S, $40
fSnnsyiHanln avenue, corner OF Second street.
~ ohOCEkS-fou want to please your GUS
snI iouco them 20 cal q ain, end recon-
speeI - o. ia ~ mil ,ri S lhen call a.
sitber for go =, cn9 ouy Win, Iotatoes you need,
are w.rr. nntad - ee"Paou oi iof soae' Iney
TN H0TEI ~ EaT rro . ME- upppppo
~ an W Pteaso youI suesH ana rokIe their
Soios so ,ha aen ply rotatoes OF steel q GO. BY
the buyer, and he aonsumeg No soiier'
Ohio, isdispa' and Ksntnokx mon.x in .oo5
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THE RACER FLORA TEMPLE SEIZED,

NV YoRE, Sept. o.-The celebrated racer,
Flora Temple, was seized yesterday a. the prop
erty Of william Mcdonald, Of Baltimore, now Of
&C Secessis.n
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RETURN OF MRS LINcOLN.-Last evening Mrs
ham, arrived In town from her trim to Long
Branch and Niagara, appearing in excellent health
and spirits after her tour. None of the party at
Iaeted more attention than Master Lincoln, In his
dAsnlng Zouave dress, who looked the soldier
every inch Of his youthful dimensions.
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DIED,

s q: {; =: g :: & ks: 4: e: JOSEPH T. MASON
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lENTLEMEN'S LIST.

MIscELLAHEOus.-MissM Nj. L. s.; Ladies Central
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WHAT DID He WAST7-A tall carpenter from
this city Wednesday night entered the residence
OF widow on Congress street, Georgetown, and
conducted himself In such an outrageous manner
that she aroused the neig hbOrs. The Provost
Guard was sent for, and the intruder was found
up stairs In bedroom He feigned to be drunk,
but was arrested by the guard. How he was dis
posed Of we have not heard
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ARREsr ToR AssAuLr.-This morning, one Of
the persons connected with the arrest Of A T. L.
keese, was charged by Reese with assaulting his
sssaulting his wife. His case was set for hear.
ing tomorrow before Justice DOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-06

A RIcH BILL again tonight, at Odd Fellow
Hall, where the Campbell's are playing havoc
with everything In the way Of the abl1es and
sieA." Look out for the programme this evening
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TIE RIvER.--Things are very quiet about the
river this morning. The only arrival since our
last report with the exception of river craft) is
the schooner John Cooper, which 10 discharping
q cargo Of coal for Messrs. Fenwick & Stewart al
the foot OF Sixth street The water II only slightly
discolored, and there are no indications ar yet Of
rise In the upper Potomac from the late rains
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r0sons oeslring pennies will always end than
for sxohangs &C the Star Once counter N
10 fHI AgILlcflp-Re sure 70 read thu advsr-
SensRt Of MqLeau's streng fhenins Cordial And
Blood Purifier. IN another column,
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kEApkR, have Jon sesp Prof Woods advertise
nsnt 70 Cur paper Rssr II; IL viii interest Jou.
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PARADE.-Battalion A, New Jersey Light Ar
tllery, appeared on the street tbs morning and
a. they passed up the avenue men and horses ap-
pesrsd 70 be In good condition. They were gen
orally taken for regulars.
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HEAIfH yoR TIE SoLpIkRs-For one Who dies
IRON the eneots Of the bullet ten perish frsm damp
40 BonIs 70 night AR: Small doses of HoIlo
disorders OF Liver sad Stomaon, purify the blood
ans insure sound heath 70 every man. Only IS
Genus per oOxs ssA-lE
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SMALL Po1.-As some little uneasiness Is felt by
our citizens In regard to reported cases Of small
poI, we have TO state that we only know Of one
case In 4 private residence. 1t Is in the Northern
Liberties, and public school In the vicinity has
been temporarily closed by the trustees. The pa
tlent is an interesting and beautiful young lady,
about 20 years Of age, daughter of an estimable
citizen She had never been vaccinated, her
father being strongly prejudiced against II. He
once withdrew her from one of the public schools
comply with the rule which requires all pupils to
be vaceinated. Strict precautionary measures
have been taken In this case. No further alarm
need be felt, az we understand the hospital for
contagious diseases has been removed from Capt.
tol HUI 20 the country.
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. CELLhNEOUS.-Naval Lyceum; l.. o. p.
Commanding Oficer Co. f., ID U. s. Dragons
DfLKTTKRs MUST IN ALL CASES BIZ PREPAID.
Drop Letters, in all GASES, must be prepaid.
Sep6 LEWIS CLEPHANE, M.
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QUE REUBEN notices that the confinement Of
% many disloyal women in Washington has
taxed the wits Of their friends and families FOR
their early delivery. Ahem!
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To THE CHARITABLE "A man by the name Of
Mccoy, In Anne Arundel county, Md =, a reputed
secesslOnist and bad character, In a At Of drunk
enness drove his wife and five small children from
their home: They found their way to this city
and on Wednesday evening were picked up in a
furnishing condition by Mr. 6. A. CLARK, mes
senger to the court, who put them into a room on
the ground door Of the City Hall, west wing. He
gave them supper and breakfast. The oldest of
the children 10 only 10 or 12 years Of age and the
condition Of the family 10 most distressing Ii in
a case which appeals strongly to the sym pathy Of
our citizens.
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ATTENTION 10 called to the notice elsewhere of
tAt pic mic next Monday. A good time may be
expected
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PROVOST GUARD CAsKs.-Four members of the
California Regiment were arrested by the Provost
Guard, for breaking into the house Of Elizabeth
Nc Manus, In the Fifth Ward. They were taken
before Justice Dom yesterday evening, and after
an examination thrse Of them were dismissed TO
be returned TO the regiment, and one of them
SJonn Brannanl was sent to the county Jail for ten
days, for punishment
James Sims, colored, was arrested by the guard
for an assault and battery on Galen Catcher cold
He was sent TO jail for trial at the Criminal Court