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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-11
MPOKTANT TO OFFICERS AND
l SOLDIERS.

IMPORTANT TO OFFICE AND
SOLDIERS.
]. S. ROBERTSON,
Corner Of GorerHOf and Fr0nklin Streets Richmond,
Virginia,
Keeps constantly on hand large and varied as
sOrtment of choice
FAMILY GROCERIES
FINE LIQUORS AND CIGARS,
imported expressly for this market. .-.
ALSO-The best OLD RYE WHISKEY, and
APPLE and PEACH BRANDY-distilled in the
mountains of this State.
All LIQUORS and GROCERIES sold by him are
warranted pure and good. or no saleE
u. S.-Particular attention paid 10 putting up and
shipping Goods for Officers and Soldiers, stationed
al and away from Richmond.
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
VIII make liberal advances on T o B A c 0,
WHEAT, FLOUR. CORN, and all other minor
products of the country, such IA BACON, LARD,
POULTRY, EGGS, BUTTER, DRIED FRUITS,
LEATHER, HIDES, POTATOES. BEANS
PEAS &c, SC.
Qulck sales and prompt returns.
an l2-lm
WHITE APPLE BRANDY.-A superior ar.
w ticle of WHITE APPLE BRANDY, for
Brandying Peaches
BLACKBEKRY and RASPBERRY BRANDY,
for diarrhna.
OLDRYE wHIsKEY and FRENCH BRANDY,
frst-rate, pure article, for soldiers in camp.
or sale DF d. D SoN,
all 29---i5t Corner lath and Franklin ste
u EAL COGSAC BRANDY IN BOND.-Of
II the brerds-
otard, puPuy & Co, dark and pale.
PianaI & Co.
Jas. HeEnesey & Co, Z"
The above ERANDIES, now under Custom
House lock, ere CT unsurpassed quality and old
importation. For sale for cash by
an 3-ts ROBERTS & MEIIEN
EAMlLI GROCERY.-sANJEL c. GREEN
i HOW, OF the late arm OF Burton & Green
how. will continue tie FAMILY GROCERY BIZ
SENESS at the old stand, and will keep constantly
on hand good supply of GROCERIES. WINES,
LIQUORS aud TEAS, and respectfully solicits the
patronage generously extended to the old firm.
2-ts
az BS FRESH MOUNTAIN BUTTER,
ZD Il very superior article, inst received from
Augusta county, for sale at 25 cents retail by
J. S. ROBERTSON,
Corner Franklin and Governor sta.
BLACKBERRY BRANDY, for Diarrhea in bot
ties. lc l9--ts
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% Orders promptly attended to.
W. PETERSON & co,

u T. ROBINSON. GRADUATE OF THE
Ia PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHAR-
MACY, SUCCESSOR TO LAIDLEY s. RoBINsoN.)
Fourth and Franklin strees, Richmond has in store
large fresh and welseleeted stock of Medicines
Chemicals, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, &c, which
he offers ut low prices. Strict personal attention
will be given to all the departments Of the business
Orders for shipment will DO promptly attended to
and most carefully packed no Il
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N Cash paid Tor RAGS
GEO. WHITFIELD Pro-,
ii. W. LUBBOCK, Scc'y. mh i ie-
DEMOyAE OF BRIGGS ON T5T -
III LfSHED BAKERY 'ihf

III L1SHED BAKERY. '"h
The subscriber, thankful for the PATRONAGE ..u,
orally bes'ow! on him for the last Ave wears ,s.
this method Of informing his friends and tbs 80
in general that he has removed to the corns pnuHe
his old stand, which he has had fitted up In III ,
approved style and second TO none youth Of ~
and Dixou's line, where he hopes to mes. HI. va
friends aud the public, assuring them ,ha, no,.;n
-hall be wanting his part TO please tn
Having increased facilities, he will now I've .tJ- -
serve all that viii favor him with a call with ~
good BREAD CAKES CRACKERS aud pIys
can be ioade In any establishment in the citv -
BREAD, ROLLS, BUNS, BISCUITS, &c fra
every morning and evening " "'N'
CAKES, CRACKERS and PIES, fresh every a..
BREAD, CAKES and CRACKERS nicely 80
ed and sent 10 any part of the city or country
Parties supplied with Plain and Orpa,n.,,.,
CAKES l. II. BRIGGS
Sc 2-lm+ Corner ath and Re-. :
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- UMMER CLOTHING.
- AT VERY LOW PRICES,
DARRACOTT HARRIS l. Co,
Have on hand
Fine Dress SUITS.
Fine Fancy Cashmere SUITS.
Fancy Linen SUITS.
Fancy Cottonadc SUITS.
Fancy SILK VESTS
Fancy Marseilies VESTS.
White Linen COATS
Blay and Spanish Linen COATS.
Linen and Marseilles PANTS.
Fancy Cashmere PANTS all styles.
SHIRTS and COLLARS.
Under SHIRTS and DRAWERS.
NECK TIES, HANUkERCiIIEFS, STOCKS,
GLOVES, SESPENDERS and SOCKS,
Which they are selling very low, for cash.
DARRACOTT, HARRIS & Co,
je It's ll2 Main street
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Two X / I T. h $.
SOUTHERN INK MANUFACTURISG co
ANTE, LOUISIANA
THOS. II. SHIELDS & co, SoLr Asyyr.

TiOS. II. SHIELDS & co, SOLE Asgsr.
We have just received large shipment Rom IA.
mhnufactory. and are prepared to receive orders
The Ink is warranted equal to any 20, male
In all cases orders must be accompanied y iii tn
cash.
PRICEs--N-ws, per h., % cts.; Book ,trom -
to 81 per pound.
Also
Just received. another shipment OF Double Ma
dium BOOK PAPER. and MANILA Wrappng iIuA
ware, and Other papers.
r. H. SHIELDS & co
20 Gravier street and 10 Bank Plara
Sc J--,il 2tScw2tf2D
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As Agents for the sale OF the Goods manufactur
ed by the CRENSHAW WOODEN COMPANY OF
RCHNoND. Va, we have now hand about 90
coo yards of Fine, Plain and Fancy Single and
Double MHled CASSIMERES aud CLOTHS, be.
sides lot of FINE BLANKETS and GENTLE.
MEMS SHAWLS-and are manufacturing at the
rate of 1000 yards per week; all Of which we offer
to the trade AT fair prices ana liberal terms with
entire confidence that the enterprise will receive
liberal support.
CRENSItAW & Co. Agents
&c 0-dts Richmond, Va.
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on JAMES RIVER
70 FORTS POWHATAN AND ia MESTOWS
GROVE AND STONE-H HOUSE WHARYES.

Il.
IL on JAMES RIVER
70 FORTS POWHATAN AND JAMESTOWN,
GROVE AND TONE-HOUSE WHARVES
Tho steamer CURTIS PECK, Capt. J. II. FREE.
MAN. will leave her wharf at Rockets. re uary
EVERY MORNING. except Sundays) at 5 o'clk
for the above places and return same day. about 81
O'Clock r. NJ touching at all OF the regular landings
going and returning
Passage to Grove or Stone Wharf S3--MeaIs ex-
ira 80 cents each
The Curtis Peck will connect with a line Of
COACHES. running to Yorktown, at the Grove
Wharf. and through tickets. to Yorktown and re-
turn will be- given ON the boat for S5-Meals extra
so cents each. lily ao-tsl r. o. HAsK1Ns.
OFFICE r., F. 2. R. Il. co. !
RICHMOND, June "A. 1861.
DERSONS NOT KNOWN TO BE RESI-
III DENTS on the line OF the Road, before they
can obtain tickets for passage over the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, must be FUR
nished with permit from the proper authorities.
BY order Of the Goyern9r
DICHMOND AND YORK RIVER RAIL
daily at Z A. NJ; West Point daily Except Sunday
at IL NJ. West Point sunday at 4P. ~
Freight Trans--Change of Hours-Leaye Rich
mond daily except Sundays) at A. NJ; West
Point daily Except Sundnvs) at l2l5 y. NJ
Freight received at Richmond daily Except Sun
days. until z. NJ
" a4-ts r. H. TEMPLE sup't
INFO ANT NOTICE-CHANGE OF
/ HOCRS.-On and after FRIDAY, 10Th instant
the morning 600 A. Nd train Of this company will
be discontinued.
Until further notice, only one train daily will be
rum leaving Richmond for Fredericksburg at o'ck
=. NJ; returning will leave fredericksburg AT 5i1
A. M, and arrive in Richmond at 9 O'Clock a. NJ
SAML RUTH, Sdpt Transportation.
Office r., +. q p r. r. Co.,
Richmond, July l6, 1861. ) iy l9-ts
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i remain yours in gratitude,
"N.Ry A STf
WENCOURAGE

ENCOURAGE
SOUTHERN
MANUFACTURES.
Do So and especially You can obtain desirable
Goods, without paying any more for them than their
actual worth The
CRENSHAW
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WOODEN
EN-
COMPANY.

COMPAN1,
OF THIS CITY,
Organized last year. and i'll order to make such
Goods as would not compete with, but would ra-
Their aid ether Southern manufactures by furnish
ing grades and styles Of Goods that have never
heretofore been made in Virginia, they filed their
Mill with machinery of the best aud finest quality.
They now manufacturing FINE CASSIMERES
and CLOTHS of every variety. from Fine Virginia
Merino and Mestizo WOOL, and solicit the attention
Of the trade in The South to their Goods. All who
have seen their ARMY CLOTHS, manufactured at
first expressly for the Virginia Military Institute.
pronounce them at least equal. if not superior in
quality to those they had been buying heretofore,
and quite cheap.
The Virginia State and Central Agricultural So
cieties at their Fair held in this city in October
last, awarded To this Company q GOLD MEDAL
for their exhibition of Wooden Goods which in
Guided some beautiful SHAwLs, BLANKETS, &C.
Purchasers may rely upon every piece of Goods
manufactured by us being what it is represented,
and under no circums tances will this Company be
induced 10 work shoddy in their Goods, will
they card any cotton with their wool.
LEWIS. ID. CRENSHAW, Prest.
SAMUEL 7. MITCHELL,
WELLINGTON GODDIN, r:s..
JOHN III. MONTAGUE,
p W. HARDWOOD,
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CLOTHING, &c.


DICHMOND CLOTHING MANJFACTORY.
N The subscribers have hand large and
complete assortment of SOUTHERN MAECFAC-
TURED GOODS-Cloths, Casslmeres and Vest
ings, of all grades, from the following noted mills ::
Greushaw Mills Richmond, Va. Miller & Cos
Mills, Culpepcr county, Va. Kelly, Ford & Cos
Mills, Fredericksburg, Va; Thomas & Aimes'
Mills, Marion, Smith county, Va; Rock Island
Mills. Charlotte, n C.. which prepared TO
make to measure at the shortest notice, and in the
latest and most approved styles-goods that will
compare in every respect with the best Northern
manufactured goods, and many of the Crenshaw
goods equal III quality to French There can be no
longer excuse for buying goods manufactured
out of the State. In addition. we keep always on
hand stock of FRENCH AND ENGLISH
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, not to be sur.
passed by any house in the city. We have the
best of Cutters, and corps of workmeu not to be
surpassed by any house III the Union. with deter
mnation to furnish our patrons with Southern
Clothing-materal raised South, and we trust to be
sold and worn South determined to do
all in our power to push forward Southern insttu-
tions. SPENCE IL CAREY,
CloilIers and Merchant Taiiors,
fe II Corner of Main and 18th streets
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HAVANA ClGARS.--An assortment Of the
H finest brands II HAVANA CIGARS, lust
from New Orleans, consisting in part - the follow
Ing brands: BILLY Bowlegs Regalia" "Tor~uo
Regslia" "Neridiana Rrgalia" Good Idea and
many others. real lover OF the weed can have
his taste grafied and be made to feel rich by sup
plying himself with Of these truly hne Cigars
At X. w. POWERS,
Druggist, corner Main and 18th sts.,
~ 10 Next TO 81. Charles Hospital.
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NIRST CLASS MEDICINES

NALL TRADE, le6l.-W. PETERSON & Co,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS and DEALERS IN
Indigo Spices, Madden, Logwood, Bi. Carb. Soda,
Starch, Sal Soda, Tobacco, Snuff Cigars Nutmegs,
Salad OIL Satpetre, Spongcs, Saleratus. Flor Sui
phur, Copperas Birthstone, Alum, Coehinc White
Lead. Zinc. Paint Linseed Oil, Colors, Parafne OIL
Solar Oil, Lard Oh, Castor Oil, Tonqua Beans--in-
wife the attention of merchants visiting Richmond
to examination Of their stock which, in variety
aud price is not surpassed in this any Northern
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- :. =. = - .slSss
CournERS rnxTrse An Z T. M s1ss1,,r
~ INK EsTABLIsHMENr limo
Clay. between 9th and 2sth s,s'. p,cs,n
TAYLOR T. BAPTIsT, tsucesssor. q.
hargrovsJ PRINTING and WKITIyc yH
HANUFACTCRkRS, take pleasure In AM ~" INK
20 the Southern public that their INK r1Crnh{
- now In snccessful operation for tho rr.n..aVhf
q every description Of PRINTING, "a ssa.
TlNd INKS, which they arc prepared h, VIZ
On reasonable terms. NEWS, BOOK .na n =
iNks, Of every description, ALWAYS On baaa SVs
WHITING INKS Of all colors In use
~ All orders promptly attended To
LV Address. TAYLOR & BAPTAr
.n Fin T. .. Box, 2se, RichIaonS e,
L>RANKLIS PAPER MILLS. -.
The BELyIDERE MANIFAcTI.P,S,,os'y ".
fANf keeps constantly on hand Al, dese.,. .oa
OF ESNELOPE, MANILA, WRAPPING IRpr,ts
ana bee'k PAPERS They have reeen,,r ~. ~
large additions to their machinery ana ~. 'ASa-
prepared to turn out every article In their ,r ~
Increased facility. and ut moderate prico. w Tvs
quality OF their paper wiz compare with any 4. ne
country aud they desire to invite especial a,,a s
10 this fact. All sizes furnished ut the ,bor,e."a
tce, and orders from every section are re.nacs p"
solicited. pse"nIIy
NJ Cash paid for RAGS
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NRENSHAW'S CASSIMERES, WETHER.
ELLIS CASSIMEKES, YOUNG & WIN
SION'S CASSIMERES, MILLERS CASSI
MERES-ull Of
- Southern Manufacture ~
now in hand, and will be made to order In
the latest styles, either for citizens or military
wear Remember, this ia Ii Southern manufactory,
and has been for the le.t II years. II has net
sprung up from the necessity of the causes Being
practical man at the business, (and hot having
climbed in at the back window over other people 8
shoulders,) l fater myself that l know my bust
ness, and knowing ii, can give the customers the
benefit of tliat knowledge.
Call at the large and new store, but old stand
ia Main street. [mh 29l VIM IRA SMITH
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II orx FORCES Bg wEAKEsrb, AND
? TIE EsEay sTkEsofuasiD. then let soldiers
aud ell Of as know that NV we have q
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From Gen Banks, Coiuuu

SANDY HOOK, Aug. n The New York Ioih
volunteer regiment is now commanded by Major
Lieut. Col Seward having obtained leave ~ .h-
sence on account If sickness This regiment
keeps watch and ward on both sides of the 70
tomac, from Sandy Hook 20 Berlin
Last "Wednesday news reached Msjor Ledlie
that force Of upward Of one hundred Confederate
cavalry were at Lovetsville, in Loudoun county
where they were pressing and depressing the
Union Inhabitants Detachmenb from different
companies, amounting to one hundred msu
under command Of Capt Kennedy, company b
accompanied hy Capt. Stevens, OF company r,
ana Surgeon Il DimOn, crossed the river At Rock
ferry at one O'Clock on Thursday motniug and
after difficult march through a rocky pass OF
seven miles, reached Lovettsvlue about DAYLIGHT
Ascertaining that the rebels had left they re-
traced their route two miles toward the river in
hopes that the rebels would follow them 40 soon
az the latter ascertained kennedy's numerical
weakness Here the Union men formed an am
bush where they laid concealed until % m
when ascertaining that the rebels had not re-
turned, they continued on their wsy ~ hen
about three miles from the river they were over
taken hv boy with informsto on that about I3a OF
Stswarts rebel cavalry had re-occupied the town
Tired worn out and almost shoeless and hungry
these brave felloSs with shout at once voted
unanimously TO return and attack the rebels
Starting at double quick they gained sight OF
the town, and, under cover Of corn field, gained
SIGHT OF the cavalry, about thirty rods distant
Resting here for a few minutes, they heard the
rebel captain give orders 10 Mount and believing
that they had been discov cred, and were about 60
be charged upon, Captain Kennedy charged
upon tie town tdouble quick, frisg two voIleys
as they ran. Tue enemy, after firing two han
less shots, made their way, concealed by Me
houses, out Of the opposite side Of the town but
not until they had one man, lieutenant, killed,
and i've wounded az ascertained from person
who came into town soon afterwards
The inhabitants Of Loudoun county are senef-
ally Unionists and were greatly rejoiced TO be
freed from the oppression Of the Confederates
The only spells taken by Captain Kennedy's
command, were two Hall carbines, the killed
mans hat. several caps, saddles, coats cartridge
boxes and some letters and papers Of an import
ant character.
Surgeon Tripler, medical director, has been
ordered 70 join Gen Mcclellan q column al w Sab
ingtsn, and his place here has been supplied by
Surgeon w. 5. King.
The rumor that Gen. Banks headquarter are
to be removed TO Frederick has no foundation
In fact.
The Philadelphia City Troop are getting ready
to leave FOR home, via Hagerstown, In the morn.
ing. This corps has received the most hattering
compliments, In the shape OF letters, from Gen.
Banks, and Col. Thomas, Of the ID Cavalry. On
their departure they will be escorted from camp
by Col. Geary's entire regiment and portion OF
the I'd Cavalry.
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The War i'm misunderstanding Rumsrs-
Another Skirmfsh

ST. Louis, Aug 1l.-It is related on reliable
authority that JEFF. Thompson with his entire
command made a demonstration against Cape
Girardeau on Friday, cut finding the place in a
much better state Of defense than they anticipated
they Precipitately ned
SPRINGFIELD, Aug. Much alarm has been
created here In consequence Of reports that the
Secessionists were Ranking the city on the south
west and east. The stores were closed and the
citizens gathered together all valuables that were
easily transportable
The directors Of the Branch Bank Of the State
Bank Of Missouri haYe placed about $3.50 600,
nearly all in specie, In charge Of Gen. Lyon for
safe keeping. Scouting parties now report the
road all clear. The public mind has theref.,rp
become more calm. The only force Of the Secs
sloniss now known 20 be in this vicinity 70 on
Wilson's Creek, u miles from here. A force
viii be sent 20 attack them in q few days.
PoTosI, Aug 1O.-A party Of ITO Secessionists
made dash into this town yesterday. They
were nred upon by IA Home Guards, and COM
PEELED 70 retire with loss Of two killed and sew
eral wounded. One Of the Home Guards was
MORALLY wounded
tits reported that there are 100 Secesionists
about 30 miles below here.
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IRON-CLAD STEAM VESSELS.

THE NAVY DEPARTMENT will receive offers from
partles VINO are ab % executs work Of this kind,
and wao are engaged in i of which tbey viii fnT
hlsh evoence with their offer, for the notion
@. one or more IRON CLAD STEAM VkssELs or
WAR, either of iron ar of wood and iron confined
for sea or rver service 10 be Of NOT ess than ten
nor over slxte= n feet draught of water; to cary
an armament of from eighty to one hundred and
twehty tons weIg ht with provisions aud stores for
from one Iundr: d and sixty -ive 10 three hundred
persons, according to armament for sIxtv days
wIth ooal for eight days. The smaller draught of
oil water, compatible with other r quisltes vi 4 be
preferred The vessel to be rIgg ID with two In.st,
sea. - "
general descrp ion and drawings OF the YES
SCI, armor, and msohlnery, such as the work can
be exeonted from, will be required.
The Cfer must state the cost ard time for oon
petng the whole, exclusive of armament and
stores oil all tlnds, the rae of speed posed and
must be accom- alIed by a guaratas for the proper
execution of the contract, if AWARDED
PERSONS who lntend To OF are requested TO in
inrm the Department Il & cir intention before the
10Th August Instant, an 10 have the propositions
pr n ed within Ive2ty five days from this date,
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A Ship Destined fer a Southern Psrt-Muni-
items Of war.

BosTON Aug. IA Southern vessel now az
ST. John, N. B., and having considerable quantity
OF munitions Of war board, 10 stated az being
destined to run the blockade The captain and
owners, who are both citizens Of Charleston, are
cautiously purchasing further c1pplies.
The steamer New Brunswick carried from
Boston last Tuesday Al, 100 worth Of tin plate,
81 200 worth Of block tin, and $3.50 worth Of
quicksilver. This being an unusual importation
10 81. John. Il Is considered part Of the cargo
intended for said vessel.
The above vessel is the ship Alboni, Of Charles
ton, arrived at ST John, n B., June Is, and the
goods above referred to were landed alongside
OF her at the wharf there
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New York Bank Ststement-Meetlns Of Bank
Officers.

New YoRK, Aug. I2-The weekly statements
OF the City Banks show decrease IN lcsns Of 81
735 600; a decrease IN deposits OF S2I3 .OO0; an
increase IA specie Of So lO3 go and increase in
circulation Of SI44,001.
Report says that at the bank meeting to-day
there was a most cordial feeling manifested to-
wards the government A proposition wa made
that New York, philadelphia, and Boston sub
scribe for the loan $40 900 900, and 10 have OPP
tional preference for the award Of a like amount
in October. the Secretary Of the Treasury being
recommended 10 withhold tie issue Of small notes
for the nresent
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From Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, August IL The Fire Zouaves
struck their tents and left for New York this after
moon, where they will be disbanded preparatory
to the Reorganization Of the regiment.
A prominent resident Of White House Point,
named Burke, was arrested to-day by our pickets
about six miles out Of AleXandris. He ischarged
with being a spy and acting az rebel messenger.
He 10 at present confined In the jail, awaiting
orders from Washington.
party Of officers, while out scouting to-day
visited Mount Vernon They report that no rebel
troops have been in that locality for the Last
two weeks.
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OFFICE OF Y4rREAsURER,


Near rhe City Of WdShingion.
sKALSD PROPOSALS " be rec Ived at this If 90
antH Iuesday, (noOn,) the 2O.h of August, 1851 !,
To- the CO.. struotIon of two Buildings NJ the
Sold ers' Home s,nowh.t similar to the two no W
thsre known a. officers quarters.
The plans and peel 4 cations NAV be examined At
this ofhoe, WI ere all information re alive a the
location and character of the buildings will be
given " ~
Every offer for the construction of these build
ings mast be accompanied by a responsible vritts
guarantee that, if the bid should be accepted the
party or parties will within days enter into an
o6llg:tlon, with good aud sufficient security, TO
erect the proposed buildings according to the plans
and specifications which ave been or nav here
after be furnis he'd and adopted.
The proposals will state the difference between
facing the walls W tn white stone marble similar
20 the buildings already erected or iacIngs with the
best pressed brick; or bidd-rs may IN addition
make such proposals as TO other materials as their
experience may suggest.
In deciding on the bids right will be observed BY
the Board OF Commissioners of the Soldiers Home
q accept such off rs Onl, q may be deemed most
for the institutions aid also to reject
the whole should none of them be deemed accept
able.
All bids TO be sealed and endorsed proposals
for Building" and addressed to
BENJAMIN KING
auS2w AsstSurgeon, Secretary and rresurer.
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NoITcI.-Dissict Of Columbia Advertisements
10 be Inserted In the BALTIMORE Sun are received
st and forwarded from THE star Once.
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A Privateer IN rasgier sound

NEW YORK, August 12.-The schooner Mary
Adeline, which has arrived here, reports having
been spoken in Taugier Sound by privatesr
hailing from Dal's Island. Three hours after q
U war vesse. passed up the Sound and heavy
firing was subsequently heard. IL 10 supposed
that the privateer was captured. She wu pungy
Of about 30 tons
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ADJUSTMENTS

'NHE ORIGINAL And world renowned CAMP
L BELL MINSTREIS will ms ke their appear
snce On THURSDAY NIGHT ne,t, august I6t H.
aOdd F el lovs' Hail. This assOcl alto Of nj nstrels
has been uded to the skies by the sress rcu IN
ont the country. The price IF admI sion t. q" elr
ul entertainments has been placed at Is cts
10 all portions of the house au132;