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Later from Arsanxa,

NOZZLE, March 20-Advices here from r.tttle
Rock say that great excitement followed the an.
nouncement that the State Convention had voted
down the Ordinance Of Secession A compro-
mise was subsequently, made that the people
should vote for secession co operation and del
egates were 20 be sent 90 the Border state Con.
ventton who were 70 report 30 an adjourned
meeting of The Convention on the third Monday
journed.
Another dispatch via the Western line, dated
Memphis, saws the ArkanS4s Convention ad-
dinance for secession or cooperation % a vote Of
the people. Conciliatory manifestations were eH-
hibited on both sides
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HAVE wK CANNIBAL AMONG Us,-The ship
Benz. Tucker, which arrived at this port on sat
urday from the Indian Ocean, had on board ns
during the voyage acted like a wild man. On
one occasion be TIED 20 kill the crew by throwing
lance at :hem after which be hed into The '.fore
peak" Of the vessel, where be babe defiance for
by the arm with boat hook, and placed IN
cask, receiving his food through the hung hole.
He Is al present az the central police statOn for
safe keeping, and APPEARS quite docile. he sau
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Later from Havana

NEW ORLEANS, March le.-The steamer Habana
has arrived from Havana with dates TO the 18th
The steamer karnak arrived out on the 18th The
news from the United States regarding the altera-
tons In the tariff has caused some excitement
Business was more active. Sugan-Nos. - 20
IL, 6xa7 reals. The receipts of the crop were daily
increasing. The stock In port was ia 4 90 boxes
and !, lVO hhds. Aolasses was inactive; clayed
2a2k; Muscovado reals. The money market
was slightly more stringent. Exchange on Lon
don lOal04; bills on New York 1a3 per cent
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EscAPE OF PRISONERS FROM THE PESIrEN-
TIAHY-This morning, between and S O'Clock,
'wo notorious convicts, well known in this com :
munity, made their escape from the Penitentiary.
They are Wrangy Jones-who had nearly
served out term for assault and battery with in
tent 70 Kill an unfortunate woman, his sweet.
hsart-aDd squirley" Barrett, in for life for the
murder OF MIR. Reeve Lewis. They were turned
out at O'Clock, to bake the prison bread, and
embraced an opportunity TO wrench a hook from
the chimney place, to which they attached a sort
OF rope which they hastily made by tearing the
bread cloths into strips, and, going to the wall
which overlooks the marsh, threw their hook
upon the parapet, where it caught, and they were
good their escape
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ANOTHER WITNESS

ImpeTfdat 10 Frustrated and DebtIttat.d Inrali
Ihousands OF invalid ladies, in various paris OF ths
OEited states, Will Coz h'm the testlmon, of Mrs.
T. Lstham. OF PacI nc street, CROOK yn New York
who has recently been entirely cured Of distress
ing liver Complaint, of some years standing, BY O.
short course Of RoStetter'S Stomach Btt,rs. Capt
Latham. the husband of the lady, joins with his
wife IN expressing unlimited confidence in the
preparation, and both at all times ready state
the fact connected with Mrs. LIS case, which was
q very obstinate and complicated case of Liver
Complaint IS it was termed by her physician ) az
srayated by dyspepsia and general arrangement
of the internal organs. The has been thorOug
and comp etc; nor Is there any kind of stomach
complaint, nor any affection of the bowels, which
alive.
Sid by all druggists. ma Is cost
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Ia Gs kHSb 1aIEkbAGMfdsaEffkk axhfHssP ARA

1890 RASPBERRY PLANTS, twenty yarl.-
ties; including Belle, de Fontsnag," (which is
hardy and productive, bearing hne full crop dur
ing the autumn, with but litte attention ) aCatta-
VISA. ""Hndscn An,werR,. and others.
Hereof. Hovey's Seeding Alice Maud . and
other STRAWBERRIES of the most approved
1900 roots of GIANT AFpARA6Us. 49,
1890 Usage ORANc PLANTS, for hedg-
ing.
To- Orders strictly attended to, aud packing
done with proper care. JOSHUA PIERCE,
kurseryman, Llnnsen Hill,
man-eo7v UnI 2veol Near Washington, D. 9.
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The Virginia Convention

RICHMOND, March 20.-In the Convention to-
day, Mr.. Halcombe, Of Albemarle, made an elo-
9uent speech In favor OF Withdrawing from the
Union.
The resolutions relative 10 taxation were taken
up, and Mr.. Raymond made a speech. Pending
motion to table the resolutions, the Convention
adjourned.
Mr.. Carlisle will offer an amendment 20 the
report OF the Committee on Federal Relations,
embodying the Franklin substitute entire
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Later from Texas.

GALVESTON, March 19-Governor Houston and
his Secretary Of State have refused TO appear be-
fore the Convention TO take the oath Of the Pro-
visional Government. Lieutenant (perhaps Lieu
tenant Governor) Clarke was 90 assume the Gu
bernatorial duties.
The Indians were gathering on the frontiers
military force was preparing to move towards
the Rio Grande
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ROMAN RosBKKs DgscoNrIrrp-severalA Amer
lean gentlemen have recsntY been yictmized BY
the Roman street-robhcrs, but MT. Silver, OF
Nova Scotia, man Of powerful frame, who WA
attacked the other evening by assaains, who
wrapped their cIoaks around him and Threatened
him with their daggers In an entry, lost lis
patience for the sonce, knocked down FIRST one
and then the Other rohbsf, tumbling over then
himself and putting thsH 70 flight, more alarmed
al The encounter than be va.
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Foreign Good, Received Free Of pu,y.

ST. Louis, March 20-Foreign goods free Of
duty are beginning TO arrive via New Orleans
An explanation Of the above may probably be
found in the fact that duties are not eouired by
the authorities there on goods passing through
New Orleans and destined for States not belong
ing to the Confederate States. The only obliga-
ton required is that goods will In good faith pass
to their destination, and not be stopped in the
Confederate States.-Reportfr
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Fire-Los, of Life-Suicide,

BosToS, March 19-An old wooden building
in Roxbury, known az Canal Block, I" occupied
by several Irish families, was destroyed by Ere
early this morning. John Smith. his wife and
daug hter, and John Kelley persisted in the flames
John w. Leighton, ex police on Ger, committed
suicide by taking laudsnum.
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Alexandria Markets.

ALEXANDRIA, March 81 -Flour-Fsmily sS asa
81 90; extra IS .75as6; super S5.l2A5.Is. Wheat,
white 81 2iasl a.; red 81 1881 IS. Corn-white
G0a65c; yellow 5Sa60c.; mixed 5SatDc. Rye
65a66. Oats 2Ss30c. Corn Meal 69a72c. per bushel.
Seeds-IImOthy S3as3 so; Clover % 2sae6 o. !;
Flaxseed 81 .i0eSl.I5. Provisions-Buttef, roll,
l0a20c.; Bacon Liable; Pork 81 .OOas7 50. Lard
l3al4c. Eggs lialG;. Whisky 2ia30c.
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From CbarIe<tou

CHAkLEsIoS, March 20.-There is nothing Of
interest transpiring here. The Georgia Slate
Convention will probably adjourn in day or
two.
Many speculations are INDUCED as to the course
Of affairs, and IL is thought that the Montgomery
Congress will eoon reasonable
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A PORTEMONNAIE, which the
owner can have by proving property and pay
ing for the advertisement. q. A. GRAY,
IT. AtCiagett NAYS, No. 324 Pa. av.
I OST-At the Levee last night, a soft HAT, and
IL heavy grey beaver cloth capped OVERCOAT
without sleevos) The finder will confer a favor
by leaving them at this Office, or by leaving word
whore they may be got. mar eff
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COusHs-The sudden changes of our climate are
sources OF Pulmonary, Bronchial and AsthmQ tie
Afetttons. Experience having proved that simple
temedies often act speedily and certainly when
taken IN the early stlkes of the disease recour Sc
should at once be had to Brotcn's Bronehia!
Irochss. or LoZeDges, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
nIsnnntion me De ever so sight ss by this
warded Cd. Public Speakers and SINGERS will find
tnetn nectnai Tor clearing and Strengthening tn
yolce. See advertisement. de I-ly
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ReIease Of the New York yes,el.

| SAVANNAH, March l9-In consideration Of the
| surrender of the arms by the New York police
| the New York vessels held here and advertised
to be sold the 18th instant sfOr the purpose Of
| indemnifying citizens OF Georgia for the losses
| which they have sustained, % have been released
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DEATH OF ROBERT II. WHEELER Many of
our readers will regret to learn of the death of this
estimable young man, who died this morning OF
consumption, at his fathers residence in this CITY
Mr. Wheeler was a talented and promising young
man, and was highly esteemed by large circle
Of relatives and friends for his kindness of heart
and fine moral traits of character.
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Marine Disaster.

NORFOLK, March 20.-The bark Ida, from Mes
sina bound TO Baltimore, with fruit, went ashore
al cape Henry on Monday A portion OF her car
vessel will probably be lost.
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HoMKoPATHIc REMRpIxs

All Of DIR. Humphreys & Co.'s specific Ho-
meopath,o Remedies put up expressly for fandly
In eases, containing, % walls, from 81 to 8.
each, with book of full directions. For sale By
n. ID. Gilman, $50 Pa. sveirte, wholesale and
retail agent; w: A. Fitzgerald, S53 north street
Also by e b. Winter, corner of Massachusetts ave
nue. and Sixth street Also, Ponds Extract Of Witch
Ra=d, for internal and external infammations o.
all kinds. Sold cs above. ma g. Iy
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Railroad Accident

NEwARk, March Ia.-Chas. Rogers, aged forty
yesrs, stepped into the O'Clock ira in from Eu1
abeth this morning, when near Bound Brook. and
was killed. An Inquest wos held and the jury
attached no blame 10 the railroad company
Rogers was walking TO Havre de Grace. He hz.
no friends
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New Ysrk Markets .
Financial

NEw YsRE, March 2l Flour steady. Wheat
firm. Corn firm. Provisions quiet. WHISKY
quiet at Z? 4al7Kc.
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Partial Destructien Of Newport. Fla.

NV ORLEANS, March le.-The town OF New
port, Florida, was partially destroyed by fre on
the 18th inst The loss is estimated at 800 900,
while the insurance was only s25 900 The Gre 10
attributed TO incendiarism.
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NEW YoRK, March II Stocks dull. Chicago
and Rock Island SIX; Illinois Cerhal shares 81;
do. bonds lOOg; New York Central ~; Reading
43x; Va. 6's &c; No 6's 60.
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GUARDHoUsE-JHStice Clerk Yesterday even
Ing, Della Mahoney was arrested and taken to the
guardhouse on charge of stealing frock and
hoop skirt from Catherine Christinan. She wa,
examined and released. William Chase, charged
with assault and battery on w ashi ngton Lee wa.
brought in and required to give security to keeE
the peace six months. There Were no cases fol
trial this morning.
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DoS'r FORGET the concert and presentati on Of
colors to the Washington Light Guard at odd
fellows' Hall, Navy-Yard, o.night. A full
house and grand time may be expected
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Ex-Governor Helms, of Kentucky, on the

LOUISVILLE, March 10 -Ex-Gov Helms, In a
letter in the Courier, advocates the union Of all
the Slave States TO prevent civil war.
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Vessel with frsvisions Intercepts
Railroad Completion

AUGUSTA, March 2l.-The sloop Isabella, Cap.
Jones laden with provisions for the United states
feet of Pensacola, was seized last night.
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THEArER .-Coleman's play Of " The Poor en-
tleman" 80 abounds In stilted sentiment, particu.
iary In the nrst acf that the spectator Is momen-
tarily inclined to 81 d-n sentiment,, with IA mncb
heartness as did the unhappy Sir Peter Teazle
IL has, however, so many telling points that DIES.
pite Its turgidly-phrascd didactics 1t generally
goes of with favor, especially when, as ON last
night, 1t has Jefferson for an "Ollapodn and that
admirable performer Of old women's parts Mrs
Mann as "the honorable Miss Lucretia McTabb. -
Mr. Bland was Of course excellent as a." Sir Rob
eIt;" The pleasing face and figure of Mr. Barton
Hill, and his animated manner, make him IA
Vorlte; but why won't lie talk naturally upon the
stage? Ditto Miss Mann, who, charming as she
Is, mas yet leaf to learn from her mothers book
whose stage-talk is so delightfully."- natural-un-
declamatOry.
Mazeppa," succeeding the "Foor Gentle
man." did the business for those who had not
quite laughed themselves out Of breath through
Jetersons Ollapodina and Mrs Mann's McTab-
isms
Tonight, " Mazeppa' and "Newman Noggs.n
Jefferson IN both. A bill to make the mouth
water.
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OFFICE OF WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT,

OFFICE OF WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT,
~ WASHINGTON, March 18th, 1861,
Sealed Proposals are hereby invited for tho Com
p'eti0n of the following Structures IN ami about
the distributing Reservoir, VIZ:
Completion of Infiuent Gate House,
Do. Aux larry Gate House
Do Screen Wei and Stair Well.
For detailed information, plans, c. enquire at
this Office.
Bids will be received up to the Is Instant at IL
m ana VIII be opened In presence of bidders at
that hour.
The bids should BIO Endorsed Proposals for
Comp etlOn Of Structures III and about the Distrib-
utlng Reservoir. Washington Aque1uot''
Nj. c. MElGS. Captain IL En- gireers.
mar 10 Chief Engineer,
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LOUISVILLE, March l0.-The last rail Of the
Louisville, GAINESVILLE and Memphis Railroad
will be laid tomorrow.
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BALLS, PARTIES, &c.

TN BALL
Il o Be given by the YOUNG MEMS BENEV-
OLENT SOCIETY, at VIEDT's HALL, cor "A
nsr Of Tenth and f. streets, on FRIDAY ~
EVENING, March ed. IA
Tickets 81 admitting q gentleman and Ia tEA
dies. Doors open at o'clock. ma Il-2ts
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The WATERING OF THE AVENUE spp,o
prlation made by the City Councils last Monday
night, for watering and cleansing Pennsylvania
avenue during the approaching summer, seems to
meet with dlsfavor from those not residing near
to the avenue, and they are this morning irving
TO effect Its suspension, we hear. The members Of
the Boards seemed to be pretty unanimously
agreed that such an appropriation was necessary
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THERE'S A BETTER TIME COMING!

Victims Of Self Abuse and Secret Diseases should
apey a. SHUMAN'S Southern Medical House,
under the Clarendon Hotel, corner Sixth street and
Re. avenue, immediately opposite the National
medici sea ri DR. sosths,s Celebrated London
yiru.ent forms of GonporShea, elect, syphilis,
~ NOCTURNAL tmisslons, Structures, and Weakness
can be sent BY NAL. Ofice hours from ., m. 70 10
Pm e ls-lm
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JEFFERSON CITY, March 10 governor jackson
to-day signed the Bank bill" legalising the sus-
pension Of specie payments in November last
The bill contains clause providing for the July
interest on the State debt, each bank being re-
CURED 20 furnish a pro rata proportion Of the
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Gen. Webb Declines the Mis.isn 20 Turkey.
NEw YORK, March 10 Gen. Webb has de-
cllned the acceptance Of the appointment AZ Min
lister to Turkey.
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To THE AFELIcTKD!-Be sure to read the advsr-
tsement of McLean's STRENGTHENING Cordial and
Blood PuHher. In another column. If
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LOCAL NEW S

NorIcz.-Disrist Of Columbia Advertisements
70 De inserted In ne BALTIMORE SUN are received
~ and forwarded from The star Once
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THE LATEST NEWS.
TIE l. e g B APHIO,
The 0his q. q. Senatsrship-Nr sherna.
Nsminated
Especial dispatch 20 the Star.l

NoLVAsos, U, wednesday night, March 10
Editor Of fhs Sta, Hon. John Sherman has just
been nominated bv the republican party caucus
for the seat in the L. s. Senate made vacant by
Gov Chases recent resignation. He will doubt
less be elected Tomorrow
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PENNIES.
Persons desiring pennies will always find them
for exchange st the Star OffSoe csunter. II
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READER, have you seen Prof. Woods advertise.
ment In our paper. Req it; it will interest you.
au 2-eoly
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4 GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS

JOHN SAUL. 396 Seventh ST.. corner h. Wash
lngton, ID. c., has the pleasure OF ofsring an ex-
FIELD SEEDS, comprising all the staple articlss
OF donestlc growth, with every novelty of value
from England ana the Continent, viz: Fine Early
1OTk, OxheaIt. WinnIngstadt, and Flat nntaL
CsbbaSe; Extra Early r. as; Extra Early Beert;
large Purple Egg-p ant; large Smooth Tomat oea:
carrots, Parsnips, Lettuce. Onions, Caul q overs,
&c; Flower Seeds of every description. suitable
Ior any latitude. BEING practical see grower. all
are guaranteed as to accuiacy-warrautsd Prices
as low as relIable seeds can be sold at
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NAVY YIRp--Litfle II now going on at our
NavyYard aside from the work upon the new
steamer Pensacola. The graveed walks are being
smoothed down by ponderous iron rollers, the
grass Is Peeping up bright and fresh, and every
thing wears an air Of quiet and pleasantness The
copper rolling mill is in operation from day TO
day, and the immense FORCES, machine shops &c,
are hurrying towards the completion of the ma
chinery for the steamer A few wood and coal
boats are disc hargng their cargoes al the wharves
while out few rods from the shore the sloop-of-
war Pawnee swings at anchor. her black hull
frowning upon the city, with her broadsides
ranged SO as to sweepths approaches to the yard.
2 single marine listlessly PAGES his limited beat
across her decks, and now and then a head ap-
pears above the bulwarks, but aside from these
she presents the appearance Of desetion and rides
silently and gloomily upon the ebb and flow of
the tide. The Pensacola presents a lively scene.
ana echoes from stem to stern with the blows of
busy workmen. Her immense screw has been
lifted to Its place, her engines are rapidly ap-
preaching completion, and her boilers are nearly
permanently secured In their respective seats
Her machinery is Of the most superior workman
ship, and for symmetry Of proportions and com.
pietenes Of finish has but few equals. Every
thing about her machinery has been constructed
at this yard under the intelligent supervision Of
the master machinist, Col. Bright. On the wharf
lies the smoke stacks Of the Pensacola In sections
leach large enough for man 10 ride through on
horseback y together with one of the new gun
boats constructed for the steamer As the work
Is now progressing she will soon be completed.
when We shall have another trim and effective
vessel added to our Navy.
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The CASES AGAINST Ex-SEcRETARY FLOYD
In the case Of John B. Floyd, ex-Secretary of War
for conspiracy in attempting to defraud the Gov
eminent, the District Attorney stated that he was
~ opinion that the conspiracy existed with God
dard Bailey alone, and that there was not the least
evidence going to involve Gov. Floyd in II; and
that as Gov. Floyd had been summoned and re-
CURED to testify before Congressional commit
tee In relation to the matter, he could not accord
Ing to the ruling Of the Court, be prosecuted He
case.
Mr.. Carlisle, counsel for Floyd, aid his client
had come here TO answer the charges against him;
out hearing OF the decision Of the Court with ref
erence TO Russell, he (Mr. Carlisle) had, without
consulting Sir. Floyd or any one. thought proper
TO bring the matter before the Court He hoped
the motion Of Mr. Ould would be allowed
Yesterday the Judge. after examining the in
dictment and looking into the ease technically,
dismissed IL.
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NJ NEW SPRING GOODS.
w + Have Just opened our fret invoice of Spring
Goods, to " hlch We invite the espccial attention
Of our friends and customers
h. OWEN Il SON.
Military, Ma rGL and Citizens Merchant TdiLoTs.
ma lA-eoSW 2I2 Pa Ayenns.
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FRENCH PAPERHANGINGs, &C.

ERENCH PAPERHANGINGS, &c.
CORNER NINTH AND ID STREETS,
We have opened to-day our spring importa,Ion
QfFkENCH PAPERHA NGINGS, BORDERS.
DESIGNATIONS, &C., the styles of which are
We have a very fine assortment of + X r
BOARD PRINTS, MEDALL!ONs. &c. Also,
q largo and seleot stock Of English nnd meTican
PAPERHANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES,
CORDS, TASSELS. GILTCORNlCE and CUR,
TAIN BANDS, all of whic h are of the best manu-
facture, and which we offer at prices to suit the
tunes. We have competent workmen ever ready
fJT the prompt execution of work entrusted To ms
FRANKLIN Il ROCHROCK
ma le-3taw3w UntD sos cor 9th aud ID sts
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The NATIONAL RIFLES met at their armory in
full uniform, 5S men in the ranks, last nj CHIT
an election for Captain I'm place Of Capt Schaefer,
resigned. Lieut.. J r.. Smead, Of the ID Artil.
lery, U. =. A, was nominated and unanimously
elected. A committee was appointed to wait
They returned In few minutes with the Captain,
who was introduced by Lieut.. Webb, and re-.
ceived by the company with arms presented
Captain Smead In a short speech said he would
no objection at the Department to bis doing so.
capt Snead Is fine young officer, graduate Of
the Military Academy at W est Point and at
city.
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MILITARY.-The following are the comma
stoned officers Of the Sixth Regiment Militis
District Columbia
Colonel-Lemuel J. Middleton
Lieut.. Colonel-Joseph Peck
Captains-yames l.. Henry, Nicholas Callan,
Edward c. Dyer, Hiram Richey, B F. Guy. Jas
STRIVING, Thomas J. Fisher, Daniel Mcfarland,
b F. Craig, Geo. w. Hardness
First Lieutenants-Andrew j. Joyce Christ'n
Schneider, James Shields, John McCullum X
II. Willeit, WIN. A. Bradley, VIM Peterson,
Geo 6. Hunt, Richard w. Downer, C. e. Mid
dleion.
Second Lieutenants-Richardw Washington, c.
l. Jones, j. i. X. Plant, Manuel C. Causten,
Andrew Ncerr. Geo. H. Plant, ir, Samuel "
Moves, John s. Mar, Peter Gallant, Edwin
Jones.
Surgeon-Rohert King Stone, M. d.
Assistant Surgeon-Jonn c. Riley, NJ. ID.