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C. FUTILE, AUCTIONEER.
IA. DUTCH BULBOUs ROOTS-LAsT SALE AT
AUCTION. ON TUESDAY, AT II O'CLOCK. AT NO s
BROAD STREET. INCLUDING HYACINTHS, TULIPS,
32LAOI0LuS- he
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MATRIMONIAL.

A GENTLEMAN, j. YEARS or AGE, WELL EDUCA-
~ ted andor favorable appearance and possessed OF some
qanance OF young lady widow not over 70 years Of
age with n view matri,nony She must be educated,
aabc oleraby good looking. and also be possessed
property OF her own mot less than Sl5 O0 which
Rhal remain under her control Ali unicaous will be
honoaby treated Address Richard box 39 Herald office.
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UCTIoN N0rIcE-nANDs0ME HOUSEHOLD FUR
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
POSITIVE PEREMPTORY SALE OF
ELEGANT FIRST CLASS FURNITURE. +

The properly of Garret NJ Van Dyer Esq.
Tpmorrow Monday, at 1D@ o'clock precisely The bcauti.
4t rarior, Dining ROm, Chamber and Library Furniture
ahe dwelling house Isl Twenty first street. between Seventh
and EIGHTH avenues all q which new having been
able and elegantly Furnished whole to be
yeupsory sold for consisting ~ English Velvet and
Tapestry CARPETS, can't rlor Furniture,
suite comprising three full suits richly carved which
covered rich silk brce and of the best description
rosewood Centre Pier Taies Turkish Chairs In blue
and gold satin and moqurt; Velvet Turkish Lounges rich
Aantei aud Pier Mirrors, Dan and Lace Curtains gold
and Landscape Shades Eegcrcs, style
1s XIV. rich Sc, ana ORES Maniel Vases, Bsque
Figures Ar istic Bronzes, Paror Ornaments, &c
u ELEGANT OCTAVE PIANOFORTE,
MUSIC CABINET, STOOL AND COVER cost $3.50
Marble TOP Bureaus richly eayed Bedseads twenty Large
Hair Mattresses TeteaTetes Chamber Suits In rosewood
bronze cicks marble Washsiands Lounges, French and
spring Seat Chairs Ro kers Diyans, Oomars, Oval Mir
rOn superb Beds and Bedding oak Extension Table two
1ne mahogany Sofa Bcdsteads rich French and Bohemian
China rich Tea Sets Sverwarc, Spoons, Forks Casters
xCs Pitchers Urs Tea Service ruby and Cut Glass
~ description oak marble Buffet Chairs,
2er oak Desk, Eel ~, rich Chandeliers marble Hall
4eand, OF Wi!ers Iron Safes Catalogues house.
Sale positive, rain shine.
B-Parties from assured that every ar
ecle In the house viii be sold strictly without and
2here viii positively be no posponencnt Purchasers
1Ave their goods garfield packed shipped by reliable
soma who viii be in attendance for that PURPOSE.
Nf RUSSELL w. WESTCOTT, Auctoneer
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NEWSPAPERS,

ToHS HENRY-IF you LOVE ME RE AT THE OLD
81 place at The usual holr Bring OF Vanity Fair
with you. We VIII read Woshy Boshy together -
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rvVINTER GARDEN
Tue management regret TO that, owing TO pre-
vohs engagement tn Padeipha the present must be the
LAST WEEK
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EDWARD sCfEENCK, AUCTIONEER
II ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF SUPERB HOUSEHOLD
TIT u

0y EDWARD SCHENCK, on Tuesday, 9th Inst al eleven
O'Clock ut his sesrpoms 55 and Isl Broadway The Of
OF the finest cabinet makers In the city consisting part
81 elegant solid carved and plain rosewood Suits satin and
ercael plush and elegant rosewood Amofrea
magnificent round Bedsteads and Blu
reana; do in black walnut finished oil wax
uut Secretary LIBRARY Bookcase: elegant rosewood and wal
nut Etegeres, carved wannt AMI caS B'es oak aud wal
Library and Dining Room Chairs, elegant
ni,ure The above Is all of The very and
viii be positively sold by order OF assignee particular
attention of those in Of elegant furniture respectfully
sequested to this SALE N BThe funtrc IS cxhi-
biiion. j. b. FREEMAN, Assignee.
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II ROTH, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS no. "a SIXTH
II. avenue-Large sale OF Fine Furniture Pianoforte
French Plate Pier Glasses, Paintings DC The anconcer
sas the particular his public
gnera 70 this sale to take place Monday Nov at 1oh
O'clock at &c East Twenty seventh between Lexington
and Fourth the sale embracing superior
fianoorte rosewood Paror Suits brocael and silk reps
rosewood Eegeres Centre Sofa and Side Tables Pier
Glasses Mantle Clocks, China Vases, Bisque and Pnlan
Figures Velvet Brusscl and Ingram Carpets; Russ &C.
Also rosewood, mahogany and Black valiant Beasieads
Dressing Bureaus, Washstands Commodes Hair, Husk,
aud other Mattresses Beds and Bedding.
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" YORK, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1851.


.ne steamboat landing, miles from Gauey On
M9haas the main body Of his army The eastern
se oi inc river, and his pckets the western
se sunday night the ieonora ordered TO hold her.
sen ih readiness to receive the pickes they driven
IN py the enemy. She also ordered TO be ready TO
sve General Benham, but relieved by the steamer
shVer Lake Tuesday morning very few troops of Ben
mum D isade were soen at his camp the right bank
OF the river and the Silver Lake in tho NJ that
point twas believed that Benha,n's troops had crossed
river in the night and aiming gan the rear Of
the rebels This not definitely asccrtaned, however,
Inc troops had been ordered to prepare four days ratons
circumstance indicating purpose TO attack the rebels
The conjecture was current that decisive battle
would be fought on Wednesday yesterday The rebels
Tested no disposition TO retire and remarkably
reckless confident Some Of the opinion that they
had gathered In great force and had trap for Rose
GRAMS having opened FIRE his supply trains for the
purpose Of inducing him To the river II would
surprise us II should turn that the rebels very
strong, for the country IN which they posted Is not
capable or sustaining large armv, and thor lines OF
communication are such that transportation would be OK
ceedingy difficult. The southern papers Of couple Of
weeks ago am ounce the army badly provided with trans
portaon and General Ice and his suffering severely
for want Of food
The elevation opposite the mouth Of Gauey IL called
Cotton HILL and Is considerably higher than the land on
our SIDE Why such position not occupied aud for
Ied by our forces now seems, to unmitary person
at this distance to have been serious oversight Out
presume the officers In command know what they are
about
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Strength Of the Union Army at Spring.
field.
Arming Of the Militia or Missouri.


The success Of Governor Gamble, Of Missouri, in OBJ
tanning the aid OF the general government for the de-
fence and paccation Of that State has already been
stated The I'tetligeneer Gays
Tho President, we learn, has authorized the organ
zaton Of the militia OF Missouri to be employed In de-
Tending the State against invasion and suppreseng the
rebellion within its limits. The number of troops 10 be
raised not specified but they to be mustered into
the State SERVICE and be armed equipped clothed
sisted, transported and paid By the government.
Governor Gamble stpuates that there shall but ono
Major General of the militia and to unity OF ac
ton, the General commanding tho Department of the
West becomes also the MAJOR General of the state mitl
BY the appointment OF Governor Gamble the position
As many Brgadier Generals be appointed here
brgades Of four regiments each and the stat officers
shall not be paid more than the allowed in the
regular service whatever be their rank under the State
Inv. AS tho money 10 be disbuIsed IN this is
the money of the general government it is TO assign its
staff officers TO make the expenditures: or il the
United States officers cannot be spared from the regular
service to perform these duties then Governor Gamble
- appoint from the state militia such officers the Pre-
sdent shall designate
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NEWS FROM GEN. RosECRANS' ARMY.
General Benham Getting to the Rear of
Rebels.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Nov. III
The steamer LcoBora, Of the government transport
service the kanawhu left the steamboat landing Eve
miles below the mouth OF Gauey river eight O'Clock
Tuesday morning, and arrived at this city last night
We are indebted 10 her clerk q. L. Tyler for fun ad
inteigbe statement OF affairs at Gauley The stage of
water In the Kanawha Is good and there further
rebel demonstrations upon the steamers.
The rebels wore stl holding their position the west
side Of New and Ksnawha river having three batteries
OF two guns each one opposite General Rosecrans head
quarters at Toni kns farm, i've mics above Gsucy
one opposite the hanawha Falls, miie and half be
low Gauiey-mouth u Gauiey, and one opposite the
latter, the closest ard most dangercse. By these
batteries they command the road which ou snpply
trains must pass from the falls near General Sc
cranss headquarters-a distance Of six nes--and the
trains have been ordered 10 only The night on
Monday the rebels were ding at every moving object on
our side Of the river but with very little effect They
succeeded In the morning In woundirg two OF our men
and several horses with shesF On the afternoon OF that
day the fire sqckened they probably discovered the
result oe their rirg did not justify the expenditures our
guns replying, and Lac senced tne battery onpo
site the mouth Of Gauey battery Of PARROT ten
Founders and large supply az ordnance stores had
Just been receivci by General Rorecrauz, and they
would Ne got mo poson On Tuesday night to respond
The rebel battery bearing on the Kauawhs Falls Con.
Giencs was fe that he woald soon silence that con-
Germ
General Bcnham, with his brigade, two miles below
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THURLOW WEEDS MISSION TO EUROPE.
fFrom the New York Worid.1

Mr. Thurlow Weed, who goes To Europe in the Arago
which sts to-day, furnishes the remarka bic exam
pie in our history of tho influence wbih b. exortea
on public affairs by nsi rate political talents uRaded by
public position. Without eloqgeDcehe is incapable Of
making a speech; without extraordinary gifts rs a
writtrbs edit orias paragraphs q Gear and
condensed statement without advantages OF birth edu.
caton or hereditary wealth, Mr. Weed exeris an inau-
ence which has long made him the ally Of emi.
nent statesmen II is true that be has FOR thirty years
been leadg journalist, ami that successful Journalism
brings more or less political Consideration; but his oar.
nal seldom seen ont OF his sl.e and has long been
ovrsAadoned by tho tst class newspapers of tue
polls. His lnlpeHcc is that of tho man Thirow Weed
u results from the extraordinary penetration which
gives hifn m utuitiye Insight ijo the motives and
purposes Of public men; from the sagacJty anil
warinoss which make hun q safe coauseler. and
from the warmth and fidelity which, combined win
hls intellectual faculties, have enpbcd him 10 attach
more fci nds and secure larger political following Than
an ether man in tie country VINO was promising
candidate ir the PRESIDENCY Hs has never used tcs0
ay anlages TO osqaire public position for himself a
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NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS DIVISION.
OUR DARNESTOWN CORRESPONDENCE
HEADQUARTERS GEN. BANKS Army,

OUR DARNESTOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
HEADQUARTERS GEN BANKS Army
DARSEsTows, Md, Nov. 8, 1851
Tmprobabiiy Of Further Active Operations By Gen. Banks
Dinsion-Large Rebel Fbrce the Opposite Shoye-Dis-
ciptine and Health Of the Duision Good-7ne Maryland
Election, de-, DC.
1t is not at all probable that any further active opera
tions the Geld will in this vicinity before the
close OF the present campaigning season. At least it
unlikely that there will be anything Of Importance
dertaken by army. The grea. barrier is the Poo-
mac which denies the assaling army base Of opera
,ions IL the enemy should oppose landing the opposite
bank To effect landing in spite Of opposition, and
when the river is swollen MS at present by the auumna
rains, would be work Of rashness and attended with
great loss Of lile To throw bridge the river
would be operation Of not less hazard than by
boats. The recent rains have sweled the Potomac SO
much that logs of wood trees weeds &C., &C., swept
rapidly down the stream and nothing but heavy masonry
could resist their momentum and the volume Of the stream
in the form Of bridge. The erection Of bridge Of
masonry is a thing entirely out OF the ques-
tion and from what / have stated upon this
subject and the experience Of Eas Bluff before General
Banks it by no means to be expected that there be
much fighting on this section of the Potomac for
time until change takes place in the position Of the
rebels There good to know that the rebel force
on the opposite bank is about as large ours.
The discipline and health of this column both good
The cold nights, however, are affecting the health
Of some Of the regiments here. Tho Ninth
New York has several suffering from
chills, fever and ague and similar complaints,
also have several other regiments. There is some
prospect Of the army going into winter quarters before
many weeks. The question arises then as to the city
that will afford shelter to army. Some say Balti-
more, some Washington Frederick, and others go
far favor Richmond. But then comes The ques.
tion Will the army abandon the line Of the river and
leave it in undsputed possession OF the eneyS The
reply TO this is that II Northern army cannot
avail themselves OF an advantage on account
OF cold weather, much less from the
Southern States Tie chance is after all the specu-
iaons about winter quarters that the army viii be likely
to hold the field all through the winter it does not pro
coed to Richmond.
The Mar yand election created intense excitement here
where every you converse with processes to be
tached to the Union. The street OF the village all
alive with excitement last evening, and cheers
peatedly given for the "URion the constitution ard the
enforcement II the laws and also for Baltimore
decmcdv There great betting the result Of the
election every betting that the state had gone for the
Union, but by maores Of 5000 by and much
90 600 by others
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A CALIFORNIAN SHOT By AN OREGON Sc.
CESSIONIST

On the 11th ult., as Captain ID. Staples of the stea
ship Pacific in Portland, Oregon preparing for tho
trip OF his vessel to San Francisco number Of
the passengers proposed taking Union drink" whom
gambler named Fred Patterson cried "Damn tho
Union and Union men," scnhlc cnsued, which ended
with the retreat OF Patterson after he had Cred his pistol
twice without effect. The parties encountered subse-
quenty at tho Pioneer HOTEL where Capain Staples made
an attempt with assistance the secegsonst The
latter aed up ssrs pursued by Staples who was fred at
twice by the gambler The third shot, however, took
effect IN the abdomen OF the captain who reeicd and e
excIaimng am snot, but in good cause The mur.
derer afterwards secured Captain Staples was well
known 10 the community as gallant sailor and accom-.
plshcd gentleman, and his death is much regretted.
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though he has created Of governors senators ana
other high tuneiionares dozen years ago he decnen
nrst class foreign mssion and he goes abroad ~
simple private citizen to detC ct and hwart the ihtrges
az the rebel ambassadors who have escaped to Europe
Tor the purpose OF securing the recognition OF the tonede
rate states Our ministers at london and Paris viii not
regard Mr Weeds visit as trespasng on their functions,
but Will welcome the assistance of eminent citizen
and pubcst who has so long been the trusted aud coni
Dental adviser of presidents and State executives at
home Going as a private citizen no will be free from
the restraints of official etiquette aud notice the
isence Of tho rebel diplomats and coun,eraet their
schemes without any implied recognition OF them by tho
government Mr. Weed 3 sagacity activity, wdc know
ictge of aud unrvalled skill political sraegst,
WIN be an overmach for the ntrgues Of Sitel ana ms
associates; md there he doubt that poth Mr.
Adams and Mr. Dayton will be glad Of 80 able coadntor
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COL. L. u. BAKER,
Killed In Battle near Balls Bluff,
VIRGINIA,
October II, 1861.

The room had been appropriately hung with black
and every suitable arrangement made TO do honor
to the remains OF Colonel Baker The coffin by
q handsome natona; ensign OF silk This banner has
been used for similar purpose several former
Under it have rested the remains Of Henry Clay
PRESIDENT Taylor, General Lyon and Colonel Vosburgh
when lying in state in the same room. The public will
be admitted TO view the remains day from eleven
O'Clock in the morning until three O'Clock in the after
during which hours the coffin lid will be nnscrewed
and the face OF the deceased be exposed to the
the many thousands who will doubtless be anxious TO
death the features Of who in life did SO much
for the Union cause
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MONDAY.
Shortly after the arrival of the funeral cortege at the
City Hail. Mayor Wood was inti oduced to Mr.. NJ f. Fana
gan Of the members Of the Washington Committee
promised that the body should be kept under guard
in the Governors Room until Monday, when it VIII be
transferred to the steamship Northern Light ship
San Francisco. The Seventy first regiment will
act as gHard of honor on that occasion Col Martin
has issued order directing his to assemble at
their arnory on Monday morning, wearing the usual
military badge Of mourning. The various committees
having charge OF tie matter he'd meeting last evening
and have prepa cd prog anime of the intended process
sion which will be pub shcd in time to allow all who
desruus OF witnessing IL TO do So Commodore Van
deIbilt behalf Of the Panama Railroad Company and
W. b. Allen Of the iaciic Mail ST anship Company have
offered to transport the reas Of Col Baker their
lines free OF charge. The oier made TO Mr. W. Turn
bull Of the New York Committee of Arrangements and
has by them been accepted. The committees from Wash
ington and Philadelphia taken charge of by Council
Barney, and will remain at the Astor House until
Monday
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AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR.

An Old BRITIsH sOLDlKK OF SEVENTY OPFERS Hf9
SERVICES TO rHE GovERSMENT.
Major John Banghan, rather feeble old gentleman OF
seventy of age has offered his services in the capa
city Of veterinary surgeon to the Third regiment OF ca.
vairy Of this city. The Major has been in tho British
service for nearly twenty years under the Duke OF Buck
eha, and has and granasons at present in
the Onion service His lies sick in the hospi.
tai at Fairfax seminary, having been shot the nsck
white on picket duty The Major is acquainted with
Lieutenant General Scott, and had interview With him
On Monday last.
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The Whereabouts OF Gen. Price and Ben
McCull0ch.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. Q, 1861.
Major Clark Wright, who has just returned from
extensive scouting expedition, reports that the main
body Of tho enemy are now stationed the
north fork OF Crane creek, about forty.hvo
miles south Of here. He thinks that this force Is about
twenty-five thousand strong Ben Mccuioch is Flat
creek with to eight thousand men, and there
numerous bands, ranging from hundred to
thousand scattered about the country Gen Prices
position is Crane creek and is favorable for defence
He has planted batteries tho cliffs overlooking the
approaches 70 the place.
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THE sEvENTYFiRST REGIMENT n. Y, 8. II,
REGIMESTAL oRpER--No SO.
HEADeCARJyRs AMERICAN GUARD, !
TEW YuRh. Nov. 8. 1861.

ThW YtRh, NOV. 3, 1861. ]
In compliance with division and brigade orders Of this
date the officers and members Of the regiment hereby
ordered to assemble at the armory Tin the uniform
ordered for inspecon), Monday, tie l1th instant
The Inc viii be formed Bond street at quarter past
o'clock A. NJ, precisely. The band and field musis
viii report TO the adiutant twenty minutes before the
hour Of formation The music committee directed TO
have the drums covered with black Grape thin black
serge by the 1lh inst The field and staff will report
the Colonel the ground at ten O'Clock A. NJ. The
QnateInpster viii PROV de cIope 70 the members Of the
rcgiTnsit The Seventy first regiment having been de-
tailed by Major General Sandford will upon this occasion
have the high aud distinguished honor of guarding tbs
mortal remains Of the heroic Colonel Baker their place
Of dcbarkaon Company A, Lieutenant Hart Is hereby
detailed receive ard guard the remains their arrival
from Philadelphia lie will report immediately TO Major
General Sandford for orders. By order OF
Colonel HENRY Y. MARTIN.
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IMPORTANT FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Reported Landing of the Union
Forces at Port Royal Island.
Naval Exploit i'm the Rappa-
hammock River.
A Rebel Vessel Destroyed and tho Enemy
Driven from their Batteries,


FORTRESS MoSRoz, Nov. 8, 1851.
Ihe nag or truce which went to Norfolk to-day has 70.
turned and rumor has reached me that our troops had
enected landing on Port Royal beach, How tho people
On Inc nag Of truce boat hoard OF II do know but
give the rumor a. received H.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM MISSOURI.
Reported Defeat of the Rebels
Under JET. Thompson.
THREE HUNDRED OF THE ENEMY KILLED.
Additional Particulars Of the Battle
at Belmont.
THE TOWN ABANDONED BY TIE REBELS,
&c., DC, DC.

Reported Rout OF Jcr Thompson's Rebel
Forces, near Commerce, Mo.
CAIRO, Nov s, 1891
No reliable news has becn received from Colonel
ogivies command, but Is rumorcd that he has encoan
tered Jef Thompsons forces killing three hundred and
losing hfty.
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FORTRESS MONROE. Nov. 8, 1861
nag or truce passed between tho flagship Norfolk
to-day. Tho rebel officer communicated no intelligence
from the expedition, which is considered favorable in.
dication Commodore Godsborough expects to receive
news direct 10 morrow by despatch boat
Orders have been received by officers TO report to
the Commanding General OF tho expedition the troops for
which are congregatng at Annapolis
Steps arc about o be taken preliminary to an exchange
Of prisoners
scouting party from Newport News last night took
prisoner just from Yorktown.
The decision OF the government s that atteras must
be held and another regiment In place Of the ndanians
will be sent there.
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foRTRES MoNkoE, NOV D, 1901
Tho Old Point boat has arrived.
flag Of truce sent TO Norfolk yesterday, but
brought back passengers and whatever the
feet.
Yesterday tho United States steamer Rescue went up
the Rappahannock far Urbauna creek. or tho
mouth Of the crock she captured large schooner from
which she took Off all the stores and moveabe property
and burnt hcr TO the water edge
Tho Rescue was frod upon by masked battery on
shore The Are returned and the rcbes were COM
pletely sheled out.
Tho commander OF the Rescue occupied tho entreday
Smelling every spot where there indications Of tho
presence Of rebel troops. subsequently small boat
crossing the river with three
The Rescue's boat was sent in pursuit, and captured
the boat and two Of the men, but tho third managed TO
escape by jumping out and wadng to the shore with
bag Of letters.
The Rescue and Cambridge would return TO the Kappa
hammock river to-day and shell the woods, whore rcbel
force is supposed to be.