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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From California.

FoRT KEARSET, Aug 6-Tbe overland mail
continues 90 arrive regularly The price Of pass-
age from Sacramento 20 St Joseph has been hKcd
at $50.
Passengers whocame through IN the mail stages
seem TO regard the trip 40 one OF no great hard
ship, although compelled On ride continually
night and day, for eighteen days.
Since the last dispatch a new telegraph station
has been opened twenty-five miles further east
with prospects ef another like extension befor.
another pony express
The candidates Of all three political parties are
In the held, engaged In active canvass Of the STATE
Between the Union democrats aud republicans
only State issues exist az both parties largely aus
tain the administration war policy. The Breck-
inridgeu also make great pretentions. but claim
that the prosecution Of the war renders the pre-
servation Of the Union hopeless.
Ex-senator Gwin made a speech, recently nj
Warren, principally on topic personal 20 him
self. He said IL was his last political speech. and
be appears TO take but little interest In the politics
of the day
BY the way OF Los Angeles we have later news
Of the party OF secessionists, including General
yohnson's men. They were last heard Of st
tucson, In Arizona, numbering about atty. Sew
eral had JOINED the party after leaving Los Ange-
los, ana among them were Major Armstcad,
Lieutenant Bardcastie. Of the Sixth Infsntry, Mr..
Armstead, brother Of the Major, and otbeu.
The dates from Oregon are 20 the 23d
lhe Indian who shot Judge Washington wss
given up by the chief Of the SpU Aanes He con-
fessed his crime before Squire Hall at solviiI.
and was forthwith hung by the whites at that
Mace -
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From Fortress Monroe

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug 7-Colonel Phelps "a
s said, has been promoted 10 the rank Of Brigader
General, and will remain at Newport Nevs
A large accession TO Captain Killpatricks
Mounted Ri0emen 10 expected to- morrow
Lieutenants Butler and Fiske Yesterday went
out with flag Of truce from Newport News for
the accommodation Of a lady wishing to return to
They found no Confederates within six miles Of
TOE camp. The party was Hospitality entertained
by company Of horssmen.
The men picked up yesterday by the Quaker
City represent that provisions are very Cheap in
North CAROLINA. The harvest has been abundant
Flour, n was thong ht, would not bring more TIA "A
50 per barrel. Coffee was dear and worth 81 cts
Per pound. priZe-cargo Of cheap sugar, taken
into Newbern, y. brought cts per pound
Col. BenediN, who has been in command for
some time past Of the New York regiments h,v-
Ing resigned, goes to New York for the purpose
Of raising another regiment, which will be &C
cePted by the War Department.
Mr.. Toombs, one OF the correspondents Of the
New York Herald, who hes been on duty at Old
Point writing communications for that paper has
incurred the displeasure Of General Butler on nc
count Of certain official sc.ions and was notif I'd
to leave the place by the nrst steamboat Balti-
more, so he came up In the Adelaide. Hedesign,
publishing full statement OF his q cultes with
The General and threatens MANY disclosure
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Railroad Accident .t the Susquehanps
RlNsr

HAvRE-pEGRAcE, Aug. San sccident oc-
CURED here last night 20 the army freight train
from Philadelphia for Baltimore, which csu.ed
some hours detention to the passenger train for
Baltimore
On the arrival Of a portion Of the freight train,
side, the engine, az usual, had drawn the cars OF
the boat and took item 70 the top Of the grade
The boat then started back 10 the other side for
another load
After the engine had been det.cbed from tbs
cars at the top OF the GRADE they started back
wards, and the brakeman not being able TO hold
the cars, they ran back some distance and were
not checked until one car had gone into the dock
The car contained army wagons all Of which
were gotten out, and after some delay the dock
was cleared. six horses in another car were
snothered In consequence Of the accident. The
car Ia the dock prevented the steamer from com
Ing In with the passengers and mails Finally
the passengers were landed on the pier, and after
some futher detention for the mails aud baggage,
the passenger train was enabled 20 proceed 90
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
Southern Iteml.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. "A dispatch from Little
Rock, Arkansas, to the Memphis Avalanc be, says
that a Confederate scouting party encountered a
hundred Federalists In Northwestern Arkansas,
and killed twenty ave Of them, with q Confede-
rate loss Of only two.
The Charleston Mercury Of the ID SAYS: awe
have been provoked bsvopd endurance by read ng
toe most complacent and gratulstofH Comment
OF certain Virginia papers on toe charming charity
and benevolence OF certain citizens and ocials Of
that State towards the invaders OF their soil.
plunderers Of their estates, Destroyer OF their
homes and fresides, and the pOlluters OF thar
women. We demand that every prisoner IN
Richmond be incsrcerated and put In Irons Jus
tce. humanity and civilization alike cry for stern
retribution'n
Lieut.. Lamar, Of the Confederate army "a s,ill
confined at Richmond. The whole Of one side OF
his body is seriously paralyzed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
From Gen. Banks, C.mm,,d

SANDY HOOK, Aug. Yesterday the wife and
daughter ofyohn Sowder, one Of the rebel prison.
ers here, was escorted 20 the headquarters for an
interview with Gen. Banks. They represented
that the prisoner was quiet, domestic man. but
was forced from his bed by rebel scouts recently
captured al the Point Of Rocks. Gen Banks told
them that IL the evidence corroboratsd thsir state
ment he would be released, but they had scarcely
departed before other parties made contrary state
ment To-day others from Maryland sppesred in
the same prisoners behalf but Gen. Banks ava in
further evidence.
Two spans Of the bridge at Hsrper's Ferry are
completed, and the work Is rapidly progressing.
There is a TumOr In some Of the camps t6st
Gen. johnson Is approaching the river opposite
Point Of Rocks. This 10 dou btful.
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New York State Demeeratic Central Gen.
yeutieu

ALBANY, Aug A meeting ofthe Democrats
State Committee was held here to-day, when a
proposition was received from the Repu blIcsn
State Committee for a union convention Of the
two parties. The proposal was rejected
The Convention, while holding that the war
should be vigorously prosecuted. regarded it an
the duty Of the federal government 70 hold out
terms Of peace and accommodation % the dis
severed States, assuring them OF all their righu
under the Constitution
The State Convention will be held at syrscuss
on the 4th Of September
Subsequently the subcommittee Of the Republi-
can State Committee called a State convention OF
meet at Syracuse, September 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
Ohio Democratic state Convention

cLEvELANp, Aug. THE Democratic ss.te
Convention to-day nominated n. ]. gevett for
Governor, and John Scott Harrison icon Of the
late President Harrison) for Lieutenant Governor
series of resolution were adopted The third
recommends 70 the Legislatures Of the several
states TO appoint delegates TO q National Conven-
ton for the purpose Of settling the present dcul-
ties, restoring peace and preserving the Union
The sixth resolution condemns the President Tor
his late attempt to suspend the writ Of kabeas
corpus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

u Though THE STAB II printed on the fastest
"eam pres in use south Of Baltimore, ID edition
10 large % to require 1t to be put to press at an
ss,iy hour Advertisements, therefore, should be
scnt In before II O'Clock m; otherwise they may
lot appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

EE2 TOPHAM'S
Gdx6 BMIUM TRUNK &EN
hdNUFACTORY
<89 SEVENTH STREET, WASHINGTON, ID. O.
Silver MEDIA awarded by sIaryland Institute az
Baltimore, November 7, 1850,
Also, Medal BY metropolitan NJ oaaLics' Institrts
Washing ton, ID. c., 1857.
1 an constantly making, and always hsVo on hand
OF the best material, every description OF
Fine Sole Leather,
Iron Frame,
Ladder Dreas,
Wood Box, snd
Packing Trunks,
Pelllner, CARPET, and
Canvas Travelling Bags.
School Satohels, &c,,
AZ Los Prices.
Members Of Congress and travellers Will please
sxBmIne my stock before purohas ing elssvhere
Trunks that are made In other cities
Superior Leather and Dress Trunks made TO
Trunks covered end repaired At short notice.
Goods delivered free OF oharge to Glyipsrt Of the
city, Ge0rg etovn, and Alexandra.
ia ss-iJeO JAMES STEPHAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
LOCAL NEW s.

IL THE STAR publishes the List Of Letters
remaining In the Washington City Post Once
under the provisions Of the law directing them
70 be printed In the Newspaper having the largest
circulation within the delivery Of the ONCE. Its
tota daily circulation 10 more than double that
Of any other Daily printed In the District Of Co
'umbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

On the 9th of May, b, the Rev. John N. Coombs
Mr.. JOSEPH BISHOP to Miss LIZ L
LACY. both Of this city.
On Wednesday,, the It'll instant, at the Church oi
the Eplphsny, by the Rev Chas H Hall. the Rev.
pr LHhM WILLIAM Ms, OF Hartford, CT to nj iss
HELEN M. GUNNELL, of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

NoTIcI .-Dishict Of Columbia Advertisements
20 be inherited In the BALTIMORE Sun are received
q and forwarded from The STAR OMce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

A TEAMsrER MURDERED BIT SOLDIER This
morning Daniel Roberts, soldier in company r,
Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Regiment, was ar
rested by Lieut.. J. r. Hadley for shooting a
teamster named Wolfe, asoldier Of the same regi-
ment, near the bridge over the Capitol branch,
known as Swampoodle Bridge. Roberts was
taken 10 jail and Justice Dom was sent for, when
an investigation took place, which showed that
w olfe was driving his team, and Roberts came
up TO him and asked him TO let him ride. Wolfe
replied that he could net, al his team was too
heavily loaded already. Roberts then called him
id son of BIB, and Wolfe dsmounted from
his horse. Roberts Immediately presented his
musket, which he had with him, and fred. The
entire charge Of ball and buckshot entered
Wolfe's side, horribly tearing the flesh, and caus-
Ing instant death. Col Small has asked to have
the prisoner turned over TO him for punishment,
and Justice Dom has committed the prisoner to
await the military order If such course shall be
decided upon.
The wound Is q shocking one. presenting an
opening in which the hand may be easily insert
ed. One rib was shattered, and the heart, which
10 horribly mutilated, and the upper part Of the
stomach may be seen. The charge entered the
left side, and pas ed diagonally out through the
right. Tailor Wise has the prisoner heavily
ironedD
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE,

IOrdered to be inserted in the EVENING star, IL
being the newspaper having the largest circnstion
Of any daily paper published In Washington
IAN persons applying for letters In the follow
ne list, will please say they are ADVERTISED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

HAMNAcK's larder just now beats the world
In Its way. His supplies Of fresh fish, soft crabs
lobster, hard crabs, game, turtle, choice meats
me fruits, &c, are magnificent, and his cooks
know precisely how 10 prepare them.
No sojnurner here can realize how luxuriousl,
one may fare In the Federal Metropolis ere paying
Hammack's visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

MIscELLANEoUs-HeIrs of James Layland; Sol
der OF 1872 IA; Gov. of Conn; Pub of States and
Cnlon-2i CapiLnl ExtensiOn Office; A b Post
Once; Pub. Weekiy Union; Editor stats aud
Union; 10 p; A. b C; sui O. 9th N Y. Cav
DIR. John Evans dsc'd.
UrLBTTIRs MUST IN ALL CASES BIZ PREPAID.
Drop Letters, in all cases, must he prepaid.
Auge LEWIS CLEPHANE p NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

NEW TRACK "A branch Of the railroad is now
being extended, for the convenience Of Govern
ment from the curve at street out across the al
north Of the depot This has become necessary,
from the immense accumulation Of cars and
neg has Of late bloc ked up all approaches
TO the depot IL 10 also intended to erect a large
Government storehouse near the same place FOR
the storage Of supplies, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

The LIQUOK Law This morning, Henry
Beorhholtz was arrested by the guard at the
central station for selling intoxicating liquor TO
soldiers. after having been notified to stop doing
so. He was taken before Justice Dom, who
fined him S25 In those cases there Is no super-
cedess allowed the fine must be paid or tue &C
cuSed goes to Jail for thirty DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

EsTRAYs.-During the past two weeks an un-
usually large number Of horses, cows, &c have
been taken up as estrays by the residents Of this
city and Of the adjoining counties MANY have
been returned TO the proper owners, but quite a
number have not been claimed. Some OF these
animals, IL Is supposed, have been driven off by
persons struggling through the country. We hear
OF few identified as property of Virginians, used
BY persons In their escape from the hands of the
Confederates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

CENTRAL GUARDHOUsE ClsEs.-H Mccain, a
marine, was brought In drunk and disordery
turned over 10 the Provost Marshal w Morgan
OF Va, do fine and costs, 81 81. Joseph Parker
drunk in the street; dismissed John w Fraser
cOlored, carrying concealed weapons; workhous,
Gu days Ben Penny, cOlored, sleeping in thu
street; do 80 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

lMPosrORs.-Our citizens who are disposed TO
be cbarita BILE have been greatly imposed upon by
herd of protested mendicants who are now
loahng about the city Some Of them, with their
arms slung and heads bandaged, pass themselves
upon the charitable for soldiers unified for service
by the recent battle and skirmishes In Virginia,
aud are left here without quarters means of
money by thus imposing upon citizens One,
last night, In fifteen minutes made good me-
chanic's days wages, and In an hour after was
staggering drunk In the streets. Our citizens
should not be SO imposed upon. The tales that
these impostors tell are false, for the Government
does not allow the invalid soldiers to be turned
out upon the streets to live by begging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

ARRIVAL OF GOVERNMENT HORSES About 2OC
horses, Intended for army service, came In by
railroad yesterday. They are Of the FIRST quality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

HoLLowAY'L PILLs.-lpdIgestIon,S Stomach and
Liver comp aints. These medicines " Ill cure the
most confirms cases Of dyspepsia and disorders
of the stomach and liver. 1hey have restored more
than al the other ephermeral specifies" united
They have stood the test OF fifty years experiences
They the ap petite Invi gOrate the stomac
and purify the liver. In bowel complaints they are
equally efbcaoIous. and for sick and nervous head
aches they stand unrivaled. Sold by all Drugg sts,
at go, 6lo., and 81 per box. au6-lw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09
MARRIED

Persons desiring pennies will always ind the
for exchange 81 the Star Office counter. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

DRowNED.-Yesterday, a bright active youth
ten or twelve years ofage, named William Moore
was drowned at the wharf I'm Alexandria He
was abOut passing from the steamboat James Guy
at tie wharf 10 the steamer Star when he fell
overheard between the two boats and sunk before
assistance could reach him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

QUALITTED.-This morning Edgar II Bates
recently confirmed by the Senate Justice o.
the Peace for the County Of Washingt ton, District
Of Columbia, took the required oath (prelimnary
to the beginning Of his official duties) before
Justice Dom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

GosE TO TIE ARsEakL.-Last evening the First
Artillery Pennsylvania Volunteers were removed
20 the Arsenal, tbs men drawing the guns by hand,
not having yet obtained their horsss The rihed
two have this ine body Of men ready for action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

PARDosKD AND DiscHARsED-Yesterday Ludim
Bafgie, who had been In the county jail about
year, several months Of which was In service o,
the term OF q sentence for obtaining money undeI
false Pretences was enlarged from prison. having
been pardoned by the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

THE ASYLUM " esterday morning the entire
number of inmates Of the city asylum was 49,
OF these over two-thrds are in the poorhOuse de-
partment as Paupers It'll an indication of very
orderly condition Of the city; though the increase
In the poOrhousr department evinces the fact that
our citizens are yet taxed to support paupers from
abroad as well as those of our own city. The
corporate authorities have often endeavored to be
rid OF this extra expense, but at the present time
II Is very difficult to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

ARRIVED at Carter's wharf, foot OF Thirteen
and -ahalf street, sloop Stafford, McReady, Phil
Ida l. Adams same port, with SC tons of coal
for 6. L. Langley, and 20 tons for James Fraser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

CovsHs,-The sudden changes Of our climate ars
sources OF Pulmonary, bronchial and As.hnzatie
AfsetiosS. Experience having proved that simple
remedies often aot speedily and certainly when
should At onoe be had to Rrosn'S Bronchial
ISoekss." or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, lr-
ritatiOn OF the Throat be ever slight "a BY this
pTocaution more serious attack may be efectuay
varded OF. Public Speakers and Singers will ind
them efectuel for clearing and strengthening the
voice. See advertisement. de lily
PENNIES,
parsons das nanniaa will nuavs nd than
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

PRBsENTATIoN-On Wednesday last fine dag
was presented to Capt. Morrison's com pany-the
District Unlon Rifes-by the ladies of Washing
ton county. The presentation speech Of Mr.. J.
w Clampitt, on behalf Of the ladies, is spoken Of
az fine oratorical effort, and Captain Morrison
company rendered good service to residents in the
county by their efforts to protect the property from
disorderly soldiers and this flag was in acknowl-
edgment Of that service. We hope the company
will carry Ii in the service Of their country for
three years. when their three months are out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

How THEY GET IT-As II has been rather a
mystery how the soldiers at Alexandria manage to
get drunk In spite Of the restraints upon them,
we have received information that leads MS to sug-
gest that wagons going in the boat to that city be
looked after, and we have no doubt "diskiviries"
OF contraband in the shape Of old rye and lager
will be made. Once landed there the male and
female vendors Of ''pies an cakes" know how to
dispose Of the struggled goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

ARRIVAL OF RAILWAY IRoN "A large amount
Of railroad irsn 10 arriving at the wharf foot Of
Sixth street. where IL IL loaded upon the cars and
taken 10 the depot. Several car loads Of valuable
timber for building purposes have also arrived at
the same place and been deposited at the depot
with the iron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

GONE The wife Of John Hart, late Superin.
tendent of Public Printing, has left this city tC
join her husband in Richmond. She has been
engaged in transporting letters for the rebels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-09

RAILROAD SHARPERs Travellers between here
and New York by railroad will do well to he on
their guard while on the cars against - abstrac-
lions" Cases Of pocket picking are becoming
quite numerous. A thousand dollar check on a
Philadelphia bank was taken from a gentleman
near Havre de Grace, and a soldier taking home
silver-mounted revolver as - Stone BRIDGE
trophy, had it taken from him. Another gentle
man, In the same locality, lost a considerable
sum Of gold last week, hooked from his pocket
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-04-03

HOwe's scales.
We have at last great improvement in
the machinery of weighing. The priuc-
pies of leverage found in the old fashioned
even balance, which was in use three humid
rcd years ago, was by Yankee invention
applied to portable or platform scales about
fifty years since, and since that time we
have had no improvement in the principles
or adaptation of the principles until ''The
Howe Scales" were introduced, some fire or
six years ago, which are fast taking the lead
of all othsr Scales.
LIST, because they have done away with
the old check. rods, which have cost the far
mers thousands Of bushels Of grain to over
come the friction occasioned thereby; and
find, for their simplicity and durability,
and the small expense of setting up the
outdoor scales for weighing hay, cattle,
grain, &c., requiring no pit.
These scales are sold by local agents in
all tho principal towns in the Northwest,
and by Vandervoort, Dickerson & Co.,
General Western Agents, 1919 and POI
Randolph St., Chicago,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-04-03

The Review.
Our spirited West Union contemporary
has been sold to Judge ROGERS of that
place. JUD. HALE, Esq, the late Ed. and
Prop. of the Review addresses Valedict-
airy to his readers, and gives as reason
for its sale that he was offered all he asked
for it; this ought to be satisfactory to all
and we are not going to complain though
we have no reason to expect better friend
in the new paper than we had in the late
one. Jud. states that his paid subscription
list will be settled for in copies of the Pio-
neer and North Iona Times. We are
obliged to him for making our paper one
of the chosen and shall take pleasure in
forwarding to all whose names are sent US.
Judge Rogers will shortly commence the
publication of the Era, a Republican paper
Of (probably) rather radical character. Mr..
r. is an able writer and a gentleman and
we trust that our political differences will
never interfere with the social and personal
intercourse which should characterize hon.
orable members Of the corps Editorial.
We part with JUD. regretfully and well
come the Judge to the ranks Of North
Iowa journalism.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-04-03

ly noticed South. Your talk is just the
thing We like. Give US hell-we like to
hear it,"
A Boston lady Of prominence took a
walk alone in the evening, met friend and
passed with him into the fremont House.
Her husband followed the frail one into the
fremont ard began ITO blow her up
She talked to him in round numbers and
finally left with her "friend" for another
Hotel where they could not be disturbed
by impertinent people!
The RANKS Of the Whitewater Register,
get up one of the most elegant papers in
the State Of Wisconsin, "or any other man."
Adams & Co., Tobacconists OF Milwau-
kce, have imported a mermaid. 1t is re.
markably quiet and seems to have no wish
to 60 back to old ocean.