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Sa0r WHILE STEALING WArgRagLoSs,-The
charleston Mercury says that On tho night OF
the 10th inst. IN st. Georges Parish, Louis
lnAnger and Bird Merchant, . coiored boy,
bury, whilst attempting to steal watormelons
FROM his place. InfnGer was hit In the hip
aud not dangerously wounded, but 1T is
thought that Merchant u morally wounded.
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TEE MIssorsI News Ooxr1xxxp.-Ths

TgE MISSOURI News Cosr1.Nzp.-Ths fol-
lowing dispatch, dated memphis, Tenn, it is
supposed relates 70 dispatch published in
our paper few days ago, in regard to the
brilliant victory which tien. McOulloch has
gained over the Federalists in Missouri:
MEEPais, July if.--To ~. Adams The Nils.
souri, news Is confirmed. Have had fine rains
the past two days. No news to-day.
o. H HAilx
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AprLrRRAIsD QVIEISg.-It would be we'll
for druggist Is and others, making purchases of
quinine, to test the gen uineness Of the arti-
Gle, as Its scarcity has led to adulteration
We are informed that package of five hun
dred ounces, half 1our, was recently seized at
Iouisyitle hcund south
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-22

scenes Of the late unfsytwssts svsnts, h ought
to Be stated that large majority Of their
people testified by their vote on the Secession
Ordinance their fidelity TO the Southern cause.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-22

No PAr goR rHoss wHo REsioH.-The ON
in number, found that they have not only
been stricken from tho rolls of the Navy, but
from the pay rolls. The Purser told then he
had instructions not u pay them for their
services. This " the latest Lincoln regula-
uon,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-22

fA1AL ARRAY "A stal ARRAY occurred 81
pslhi, La, on the eth inst, batweea Mr.
l1ovi,g s, priv ate in the Delhi S0uthrons, ard
Captain Slade, OF the same com pany. IN which
the former was shot aud instantly killed By
the latter
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-22

As Amman Asxlxs Aims o. 4 F0alIax
MixisrER.-A Washington letter writer says :
THAT some Of the soldiers, particularly Ut
one Of the Pennsylvania regiments, are actu-
ally begging In the streets o-day. saw TO.
day the moTtitying spectacle OF an Americas
soldier, In tbs capital Of his country, askipg
: foreign minister for tow penpies."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-07-22

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wishcr, lcolored,) u
family servant Of the late DIR. VIM. b Seldcn,
OF Norfolk, died In that city q few days since
veare.
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LOST, 6TRAYED. &c.

OS On Saturday, between the Mecb,s.
~ les Institute Through the Capitol tGua,s,
aud the Governors Housa, or from the sGoyat
uors House and 18th street to Main. q ONE HIN
DRfD DOLLAR BtLL. on the Citizens Bank Of
New Orleans Tho hadsr Will ks liberal yrS.
walded by leaving it at ogr sto.,
WEST JOHNSTON,
~ G2-1t Booksellers rs MAJ,
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MILITARY NOTICES
INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE

lNoFECEOS QEN MAILS OFEfCE
HpaRs.. RICHMOND, July 20, lSsI
TO ENABLE NJ; TO APPORTION sra,.
L the seve al counties and cities of thu s,s,t
lhe volunteers to be accepted under tbs d.
nofs Proclamation OF this day, II Ia uscssss,.
thst cha know tn present. strength Of the con-
city. ' MA
Most OF tins companies have been materially :,
erased by recruits enrolled sines The mist,
into seivise-bu, DO credit can be given for hi,
Increase d less 1t be reported to this ofhcs
i must, therefore. ask that the foilovips r.
ports be promptly made by nall to this ofiee.
/. otcers commanding REGIMENTS or dstsebs,
battslions o. Virgin volu ateers viii plsass -.
port the strsngth Of their several Commando h,
companies, in the form adopted for the oId!nsry
morning reports.
Each oficer commanding a COMPANY will
please report the strength Of his company accord.
ing to the same form,
.. The c.erk Of each coG n.y and city will tlea..
sen3 me list of all tie volunteer ecnpspi.s
now IN the tsld from his county or city.
The lnportan g OF having these returns nsd.
t71"oat delay eannlt be too strongly imprsusi
upon all concerned.
JOHN 3. BALDWIN.
~ &Z-t6fclt ttruil Va pn,ras
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Camp Items.

NrRsRs FOR TnK CAAfg.-A uthern Nigh.
ingaie'' from North Carolina has just estab.
lished herself at Yorktown, accompanied b,
,aatron and two sry..nts. end provided with
every requirement, in order to
perform the mission she has unsie rtaken.-
Other Nightingales are still required, " cheer
with their melodious notes and gentle minis.
tfations the soldiers who, whether fighting Or
on the bed Of sickness, display forbearance
and patriotism worthy Of the descendants of
the revolutionary heroes. Ladies who are
prepared with health and for titude sufficient
to undergo camp life, by applying at tie Office
OF this or the Enquirer newspaper, will OBJ
tain rec uisite information.
EaSsss?s TO rsK CAEes.-Persons sending
tonies and dclicaeiss TO the sick soldiers
should take the opportunity of conveying
them by private hands who are going imme-
distsiy to the place for which they are in.
tended. In the confusion aud hurry, many
parcels have been lost, OF not delivered until
the contents have spoiled. Persons must re-
member camp life Is not town life, where
there IL a regular Adams Express wagon to
meet every boat or train. Where the name
Of the matron Of a regiment is known, it Is
better 70 address these things to her care.
HEALTH or THS OAsPs.-The season OF feyers
il approaching, against which cleanliness and
pure air are the greatest safeguard. II a rule
were established in each camp that no slops
or rsfu Sc should be emptied within SO many
yards OF the tents, an immense amount Of
sickness would be avoided
BRANDY AND CoRpIALs.-One way i'll which
oar good citizens eau show their patriotiE,n
Is by sustaining from all stimuIants not abso-
iateiy necessary, and sending a supply to the
sick soldiers at the various camps, many OF
whom, Frustrated by sickness, are now great
ly needing these tonics
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HEADQUA Art ueIR RkGtMLET. !
RIlBMnNp. July ~, l.si I

m TEADVt N hEVIMENT,i
EICBA9ND, July ~, lesi.
Especial Order, No. .
" let. A Board, consisting Of Captains Evys.
owl, 6JGaER and MoSCCRR. viii sit 81 n.
otdcs Of Piea.snts i Frssher, on 7ath street b.
tween Mai and Fra akin, as a Court OF Enquiry
empts from Militia daty, under tho Governor,
proclamation of l3th nd 18th inst.
Sd. All persons who claim to be exempt from
Gervics must appear before said Board.
ed The city and county not having furnished
their quota Of Volunteers, all persons within liz
bsunas Of this Resinen.. subject to Militia duty,
going into a Camp Of Instruction.
BY order OF J a. CLAgHsoN, Lieut.. Col, Cam,
ty SIT 8. Y PITCHER Act Adit
X TEMPLAH GUARD AfaENC Oy-
- Attend special meeting Of your COMPANY Al
GI The Slues armory, on this lMpNDAYl ever.
- ing. at o'clock, promptly.
Ssrgeants will summ9n their 30 uads
Ry erter Of liz 17--lsl CArr. ]. z REGNAuLr
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~ RAN WAY-Sio RkWARD.-SS.I'
& away from the Midlothian csai rms' sess,
y wear. Of age, ana vsixhs from ~ - ~
A.lbs.. Of DARK sotos, some feet q .ss 10
Aigh down look when spoken 70. he hNnaSss
living with Mr.. PsATcs, on SAoekoe HI nv,sss
bssa sees frsqa:I,iy ~ the saaX y wnnss .Ssvs
reward for the spPSeAsnsiol and delivery 81 An
negro TO rue, or conelsmsat IN Lsmpkiss -"
In this city. 10 LIZ Ano.s
OMce over BoaskeTss Dsuf ssosss,
IN 21-ts No. - naln sefsss.>
FOK kKHT-A fUkS .SMAD no Ne.
0ovsxner sssi6t, sni&Akle for one o. sSV'
Gle gentlemen. laqnire s9-~,urp,s
y ss-its No. Is 0svs, aer ttanl s,f- r
DOAKK-11l fHk1f hlAfLY 1gkSiss.eG.
sss,es 8 NJ fAxsSTfIs.5. IS ssFssl. ssl.,::ss
Grace and tnAhlin. 1Ae roasA afs esssssSs
9sa0emss. AID y . aae loczslaa: y .s-:.- =
ISOH HINE-ToS tAs bslAlse - the xssTn ~
j expssisDesA No Isl. Apply - ~ ~
Franklin stseeA ebeve NJ.
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BUTLER pIDs'T.-A gentleman who lately
escaped from the vicinity of Hampton assures
Gs that those soldiers who nlan the river bat.
tsries barely escaped BGtler's wrath on the
9th, ana again on the eth. lie aftirns that
on both occasions il had taen rcsols cd to make
naval demonstration sgaiast Sewells, Ora.
Eey Island, and finally Hoffer's Greek or Pigs
Point. For this porpose, an unusual naval
force had been concentrated in Hampton
Roads, armed 10 the top, and that the ar.
rangements were completed even to the ex-
tent of placing infantry aboard. Unfortu-
nately for us, the project created so much de-
bate among officers and men in the enemy's
caIap that Picayune himself became alarm ed
and relinq uished the plan, desiring council
from Washington. Not naval commander,
except Pendsrgrast, it is understood, sup
ported the wisdom OF the proposed move
meut.
Parties down below believe that the Mas
sachusetts regiments (three months msn)
have left Newport News for Old Point. In
deed, II the dissatisfac ton Is half SO great ~
represented, then we may safely. calculate
mat not even company OF the federaiists
VIII e-enlist.--Portsmout Transcript, sota.
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WANTS,
tFor othsr Wants," $50 Fourth Pco- :

tFor otAsr " Wants," $50 Fourth Pco-I-
49, ~~-
"ANTED.-Four or Ave young LknGeS-
w work In our Bindsry. None nesd srniS to
those that have worried IN Bindsry ana .y oos
'oiS ad to the work. Good wages and E ns,a,t .eus
pioymsct given. WEST 4 JOHN,TN en-.
jy 21-U las Main 49,
"ANTED-IMMED H1N6g-
w eustomed to Bastiug for sewing marhjS, S'
Apply 10 n. &. BARTON, 22s Main ,.rss,
jy 22-2t ''s'
WANTED-A competent MAILING CLE.F-
o.spp.y 10 z. WOOD
Jy9NStf At the Whic Ofsr.
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Ia&1ExN STkASFD--A dark red Mich
SE COW, with black face ana bI,es righi
hind teat. Asuitable rewt I'd will B,
aEk1A@Gspsid for her return 10

BELLEFCE HOSPITAL
j. 97-at" Church Hin, cjr Broad and sed sts.
7 OST Oh ,II>LAID-A NEGOrIABL9N NOTE.
II drawn by Charles Bruce, Agent, in favor 0.
allen Brother, and ep dorsed by III EN- FOR
slfs, dated .cth March, 1861 at four months. Ali
persons are foTews rned for trading for said
NOTE, "a payment has been stopped
~ 22-ltf AUcTIN L GENTRY
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CAErEsTEa EDwAku tS'
toned yesterday the rumor that 49,
Edward Williams recently arrived a. New
York in the Y. S. steamer Richmond, and &C.
cided not to resign his warrant III the Lincoln
service. We are truly glad to hear that pre-
cisely the reverse is true, his resignation hav-
ing bssu forwarded to Washington. Mr.. w.
Will probably reach home in day or two,
and without doubt enter the Confeders to
naval service. Most all of his brothers are
in the army, having promptly volunteered in
the earliest stage OF our difficulties. which
shows the aaimns of ths family BY venti-
lsting the report, we have reached the truth
and our towDsInan received mis- vindication.
The report originated in this wise Mr.. w .
heard in New York that The people Of Ports
mouth were il a starving condition, and that
his family we're at Old Point. Naturally
enough he obtsined permit to seek them, and
in this capacity visited the fort. In this wise
the report of sending for his family origins ted
clearly a case OF misrepresentation. The up
sho. OF the matter seems 10 be that Ned will
soon be here in full allegiance to the Son tn
and beyond the deception as well as control
Of the North.-Ror tsmogta transcript, Goth.
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TLous

Just resolved at noe
L, W. PIERCE l. cos,
iy:a-lia Corner Cary aud 18TH 90.
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when we look without in many parts OF
Europe. circumstances which. il not dealt
with by prudence aud discretion may lead
to local Disturbances which trust will
not, at least, extend themselves 70 as to
bring US within their range tchcersl.
''On the other side OF the Atlantic, We
witness, with the deepest affection, an
affection which NO words can express
- cheers differences of opinion d the
most lamentalIe kind, among those whom
we call cousins and onr relatives II is
not for us ~ pass judgment upon their
dlsputes Ii Is enough for ~ 70 offer \
ter1ent prayer chat such differences nay
not be OF long duration, and that they may
be speedily succeeded hy the restoration
Of harmony and peace Cheers.
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Burning Of warsaw, NO. Com
III m-n

Upton, Mo, NOV. y.
The Burning of the principal part of
the town of Warsaw is confirmed BY gen
tlemen who arri, ed from that vicinity this
evening. The main business portion of
the town, consisting Of two large blocks
and several smaller ones being scattered
were in flames when the gentlemen lett
the town. 1t is probable that nearly all
the residences escaped. The G. NJ and
Commissary Departments were located in
the large block, but the greater portion of
The Govt stores hal been removed 1t is
supposed to be the work OF secessonists-
The troops who were there at that time
were on march TO Sedalia, and left the
morning following the fire. which occurred
on Thursday.
Later, via Scdalia The town was
fired about Il + NJ, Thursday. All the
business portion j. in ashes. The troops
which were stationed there left about 5
+. NJ aud are how here 4 portion OF
the commissary stores for which we bad
no transportation, were burned by order
Of the Commanding Officer. 1t il thought
by the Commanding Officer that the town
was fired by citizens, as a man dressed IN
citizen clothes was seen coming from the
building In which the fire originated
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tly approve ot its recommendation BY
Mr.. Chase to Congress as wiser dispo-
sitiun of the slaves than to leave them in
the rear of our army running at large,
plllaging and marauding.
Samuel A. purviance of Pennsylvania,
recently appointed Consul General to
Cuba has declined.
a scouting party Of cavalry, numbering
$50, sent out by Gen. Mccall to-day,
went as far as Dransville, about half way
from his camp to Leesburg and return
ed without seeing any signs of the enc
my.
The Times dispatch says that Captain
Thomas, of the Quarter Masters Depart
ment, has now $4,000 army coats and
pants stored in Corcoran' building. Yes
terday an entire brigade Of 1900 men
were furnished with pants inside of two
hours.
The Herald's dispatch says that the
expedition which left some days ago for
the lower Potomac returned this morning
with six political prisoners, arrested in
st. Marys county. 1t appears that these
parties are q portion Of secret organiza-
ton for the purpose of conveying men and
arms to the rebel Government. A large
quantity of arms was discovered and seiz-
ed. A rebel spy was also arrested, who
had just returned from the other side, and
who had left Richmond the day before
Many valuable letters aud papers were
found on his person. The expedition al
50 seized a large quantity of contraband
correspondence which was found in the
several postoffices in lower Maryland -
They discovered the channel through
which the rebels have been receiving
Northern papers and other importan, in
formation.
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TAG oops MOVING.
Washington. Nov

Washington, Nov "a.
VIM. Irwin, of Pennsylvania, having,
yesterday, received his instructions from
the State Department, as Consul ut Bahal
Brazie, will proceed there in the course OF
few days.
On Friday portion of the New Jer-
sey Brigade, under Gen. Franklin, went
to Springfield Station, and one Regiment
from Gen Heintzelman s conmapd pro-
ceeded to Burks Station, on the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad, the latter four
teen miles from Alexandria. No evidence
OF the enemy near either place. The
Sd New Jersey Regiment remained at
Springfield during the night and returned
to their quarters yesterday a. IN. The
piekets from Heintzeman' Division daily
visit Occoquan Greek, about sixteen miles
below Alexandria.
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Afternoon Report.
From Washington.
Special to Tribune


ashihgton, NOV. u
The reports of the Secretaries approach
com, .letion. The great interest which
the war will give to that of the Secretary
Of War will be heightened by Mr.. Cam
eron $ distinct avowal OF his policy, Of
placing arms In the hands Of slaves will
ing 10 use Them for the cause Of the Uni
on. He will support this by argument
aud historical references, and thereby
show that his leading position has been
AS deliberately and strongly taken as
fore'aste Of the Administration hereafter
Of the War department, until the close
of the rebellion. The public will learn
with interest that Mr.. Cameron will ap-
peal 10 Congress and the Governors Of
States authorized, to bind the Govern
ment 10 practice the closest economy, and
~ from every subordinate in the War
Bureau and tue army in tie field Enor-
nous as the war is and will be ii will not
be permitted to bankrupt either the Gov
ernment or the people Mr.. Cameron
report will also probably contain recon-
htil lhal vii ~ idt I'd uUDllsH the
distinction between Regulars and Nolun-
teers among these will he the repeal of
the regulation which confers rank on the
regular oih -er over the volunteers of the
same grade, leaving il to be determined
by seniority according to date Of commits
sion.
Secretary Chase's report will recon-
mend necessarily large increase of rev
enue duties The necessities Of the treas
ury during the war will require that the
tariff be SO shaped as to produce the
greatest possible amounto OF income. Large
incidental protection to American manu-
faeturers will Of course be the consequence
Upon the vital idea of the war, it is
said that Mr.. Chase will fully dcyclope
the theory that the slaves ia the rebel
states should be employed under wages TO
ralse cotton, sugar, rice aud tobacco for
the bos eminent account. This policy
has already been established by Mr. Cam.
sron III regar to the unglnned Sea Island
cotlon III Beaufort. The nation will hear
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A AktrniiiAh.
" ashington. Nov .

Washington, Nov. %.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Enquirer states that,
on Wednesday morning, about ~ o clock
Company A, lst Delaware Regiment, left
Camp Hamilton on scouting expedition
The corps was in command of Captain
Watson, Of Wilmington. They crossed
Hampton Creek and when about a mile
and half beyond our outer pickets en-
countered considerable body of rebel
cavalry, who were accompanied by two
field howitzers, both rihed pieces, and the
first intimation the Delewares had of the
enemys position on nearer approach was
the whistle of projectiles through the
woods and underbrush. Capt Watson
then threw up temporary defence of
brushwood and earth after advancing to
an eligible position, sent back for rein
forcements Gen Mansfield, accompan-
led by three Companies of the New York
Goth, Col. Max. Weber, proceeded to the
relief of the brave Delaware boys At
the time the boat lcft Fortress Monroe
neither the Delawarcs nor the relief par
ty had been definitely heard from, al
though report was current that the for
mer had suffered loss of four men
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REACTION IN EASTERN VIRGINIA..
Wall Service Restored.
Baltimore, Nov. 81

Baltimore, NOV. II.
Dispatches to Gen. Dix from Eastern
Virginia announces the capture of three
rebel officers, a Captain and two Lienten-
ants, and seven cannon all new ard in
good order.
All traces of disloyalty seemed dissp-
peared in both counties. County meet
ihgs will be held to morrow to renew the
allegiance to the Federal Government. -
The people will first adopt the State Gov
eminent of Western Virginia as tempo
rary measure aud then look to legislation
by that State and Maryland for annexa-
ton to the latter.
The Secretary of the Treasury ordered
the restoration of light on Cape Charles
The Post Master General sent special
agent to renew the postal connection with
both counties
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V0Iumbia, MO, NOV. Il.
The Statesman, published here, has
information from Neosho, that the rump
Legislature Of this State, after obtaining
quorum by the appointment Of proxies,
elected John B. CLARK and Pultan, Sena-
tors to the Rebel Congress. The Legs-
lature also appointed members to the Reb
ell House of Representatives from the diff
fefent Congressional Districts of the State,
among whom are Emmett Mcdonald OF
ST. Louis, Il habeas corpus notoriety, l..
Mcllheny of Adrann county and JAS. s.
Rains of Jasper county, all of whom are
in Price army.
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Having q GorA r. M


The Chicago party who have come down
to visit the camps and present flags to
Col McArthur's regiment, went down to
Paducah yesterday aud presented the
splendid stand of colors to the regiment.
Robt Hervey, Esq, Made the presenta-
tion speech Col Macarthur. in behalf
of the 18th, responded feelinely, and the
regiment and Chicago party, nearly a
thousand in all, had festive time 1t
was most agreeable occasion to all The
soldiers are proud of their flags aud will
do honor to them. Alex. White was the
leading spirit of the occasion. Speeches
were made by Capt. Willard, Gen. Paine,
Judge r. Nj Wilson, Gen Swift and
Others. The excursion party has return
ed to Cairo and are having great time.
They will be home next week.
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The Panic In orgln ana south
tsrnlinn.
Washington, Nov. %.


4 dispatch from Charleston, 18th, SAYS
the unexpected failure of our shore bat
ter,es and Hilton Head, to demolish at
least one of the attacking vessels. had
shaken the confidence in the efficiency Of
our guns agaihst the monster frieates
aud lron-clad eunboats which they may
again encounter, and now so alarmed are
many of the sordid souls that infest all
the southern cities that the effect may al
ready be seen in the lengthening of the
freight trains, which leave almost hourly
for the Interior In Savannah the panic
Is even more general and decided, whole
neighborhoods having been suddenly de-
serted BY the exodus Of the wives aud
families OF those who are in arms at Fort
Pulaski and the Batteries on the Sayan.
nah River.
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New York, Nov. %.

New fOrk, NOV. %.
The steamship North Star, from Aspin-
wall, has arrived
She brings some Z. :. troops and Col.
Buchanan and the following officers Sur
geon McCormic, Maj ketchum, Captains
Wallen, Russell, Davidson. David, Cap,
tain-Surgeons Lettennan and PalIum,
Lieutenants Gently, Scott, Turner, Carl.
ton and Gray There is no news of the
Sumter, but, she, is PR badly near the coast
of Venezuela.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-26
Washington. NOV

Washington, Nov. II.
Col. Van Rensselaer, has been appointed
Brefet Bngadier General Of the regular
army, johns Glover a Colonel of Missouri
volunteer cavalry, Sylyanus b. IIancc
Asst. Adj't Gent of volunteers, A. S.
Baxter A q. M. Gent of volunteers, and
X. h. Davis Commissary Of Subsistence
of volunteers. The three last named with
rank of captain.
Thursday next has been set apart by
the Washington authorities as day fol-
thanksgiving and prayer.
T. d. Culver, of New York, has been
appointed consul at Para, Brazil.