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CoMMENpABLR.-The pupils Of the female de-
partment Of the First District School, Miss Mid
dleton's,) this year voted to devote the money
usually spent by them for annual picnic to
buying material to be made up by them for have
LOCKS for our volunteer soldiers. Yesterday, they
made presentation Of havelocks to the Metro
politan Rifles Capt. Nalley, at the school room
After the presentation the pupils sang the ''Star
Spangled Banner and Yankee Doodle,n and
MIR. James A. McDevitt, Of tue Rifles, sang ETbe
American Stars" and favorite Dutch song AT
the conclusion Of the pleasant interview the Rifles
maTcGed outside and gave three hearty cheers
for the First District School. To-day the sane
school will present havelocks to the Constitutional
Guards.
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Arrival of Transports, &c.

New YoEK, May % The Government trans
port steamer Empire City has arrived from Fort
ress Monroe She reports that the Harriet Lane
mad captured the sChOCners Catherine, OF New
bern, aud Iris, OF Baltimore, both laden with
naval stores
The transport steamer Alabama hiss also arrived
from Hampton Roads, with the prize bark Win
fred. Of Richmond, from Rio Janeiro, in tow.
The y. = fri ate Niagara arrived al Havana on
the 18Th, and SAILED on the I'D on a cruise. The
gunboat Huntsville arrived at Havana on the 22d
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Affairs Mt Fertre.s ,1s,ro-

BALTIMORE, May 3O.-The steamer Adelaide,
from Old Point, arrived hSre this morning
She reports all quiet. Most Of the troops are
encamped outside OF the walls and at Newport
News Point. There had been no hostile indica-
tons on the part OF the virginians In that direc-
ton.
The steamer State Of Georgia landed the First
Regiment Of New York at the Fort Yesterday.
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WiimingioA Excited.

wILMrNGrcN, Del, May - The citizens Of
Wilmington were thrown into intense excitement
this afternoon, by the announcement that the four
companies from this state, which have been en-
camprd for some DAYS past near this city, had re-
ceived orders TO march Immediately. IthAs since
trarsp!red tGLt they 10 "a Ike the place Of Col.
Dares command at Perryville, which has been
ordered 20 " ashiEgioG.
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MaNements of Treon.

PHILApELPHIh, May 3O.-Three regiments-the
Twentieth, Twenty-nrst, and Twenty-fourth-
have left here within twenty four hours FOR Cham
bersburg.
The first city troop are under marching orders,
probably In the same direction.
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TerribleGaIe.

OswEGo, N. V, May 2s There was terrible
gale In this section last night The wood shed OF
caught tre from the sparks Of an engine, and 400
cords of wood were burned.
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TORONTO, May 27.-The Leader, the govern
ment organ, Of this morning, repud iatss the idea
thai England in recognizing the SJuthern Con-
federscy belligerents, will in any manner afford
aid or comfort 10 the South.
Intelligent Americans here express great regret
at the unfriendly spirit evinced toward England
by portion Of the Northern press.
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Troeps Sieing south.

NEW YORK, May 29.-The steamer Coatzsooel-
COS an bored al Quarantine Yesterday, 70 take on
board Barlett's naval brigade Tor toruess ~
meut sailed for Fortress Monroe yesterday
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Eiectian of a Colonel

AUGUSTA Me, May . - Lieut.. Oliver %.
Howard Of the regular army, now one OF the
professors at West Point. was Today elected
coIcnrl Of the third g!ment OF Maine Volanters'
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From Caire.

CAIRO, May 2o.-Three 33-pounders, and car
rages for the three 2ipOunders, arrived here this
evening. No reliable information b o been re-
ceived regarding the movements Of Gen. Pillow
and the Confederate troops.
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SOLDIER SHoT.-I.ast Monday afternoon
WIN. Angus, native Of Enfield, Ct, and pri-
vate in the New York Second Regiment, acct
dentally shot himself while on his way In com
pany with two of his comrades to the encamp-
ment Of one Of the Connecticut regiments TO see
Island Regiment, he attempted to crawl between
the rails, when his pistol went Off, discharyinp
the contents of one barrel in his breast and kilt
Ing him instantly. He was a single man. aged
about27 years. His remains Were sent to New
York yesterday morning.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERT'MTS

EASTERN FISH.
ALEWIVES,
EREL.
RING AND
SALMON.
200 barrels No. MeremichI Aevives,
100 do do st. John do (speotion
$50 do No. 5 medium Msckerel, Gloucester IN
o. 90 NOS large do. do do.
. 50 hf bbls No. medium do, do do.
100 do do Clipped DO
50 do No. Shore do
s 800 nj, 90 bhr. Extra sa No; Labrador do
IS do No. Extra Roc do
Is kits Mol salmon,
IS hlf kits do do
In store and for sale on terms that will give sat-
lsfactIon. HARTLEY q BROTHER,
m Is Sw 80 and lOl Wster st., Georgetown.
MASSEY, COLLINS & co.'s
ti PHILADELPHIA ORA UGHT.
Expected this day per steamer J. Jerome
go barrels XX nRAUGHT ALE,
20 do. xxx do. DO.
so hf-bbls. do. do. do.
Which on ARRIVAL will be for sale. Terms cash
on delivery. Army n SHINN,
m Union Depot. GeOTg' town.
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LOCAL N F. w $ .

IL Thcngh TEs STAR In printed on the fastest
rccm prsSs In usc south Of BsItimore, tn edition
10 20 large Is require It to be put to press at an
early honr; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent in before u o'clock m; c;heTwise they may
no. appear untilthe next day.
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NorIcg-District Of Columbia Advertisements
20 be Inserted In the BAL TInoRB Sun are received
ut and forwarded from The STAR Once.
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TRANSFER OF A CoMPANY.-Company @, Sec
ond Regiment N. Y. :. M ., Capt. l.. Taehrling,
has been transferred, by order of Major General
Sandford, into the Fifth Regiment n. Y. 5. ~ T.,
Col. SchwarzWaeder.
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Arrival Of Col. Fay

BALTIMORE, May 3O.-Col. FaY, Aid-de-Csmp
10 Gen. Butler, arrived in this city by the AIDE
Iaide, from Old Point, and proceeded to Phila-
islnEIa
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MALICIOUS MIsCHIEF.-Geo. Tucker, a driver
Of an omnibus between the river and the aver ue,
was arrested by officer J. b. Stanley for ma:ci-
ousy driving into the coach Of rival and break
ing the harness from bis horses. He was REQ red
TO give bail in $500, for his appearance at the
Criminal Court.
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To THE AFFLIcTRD!-Be sure TO read the sdve
tlsement of Me- Leans Strengthening Cordial 81
Blood Purifier. in another column. If
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UNION MEETING IN THE FIFTH WARP.-At an
Union meeting held at Mrs. Whitney's last nj = ht
DR.. John nj. Brodhead was nominated as a can
didate for Alderman for the long term, and r obt
Beale, Esq, for the short term. Messrs Jno w
Meade, VIM. A. Mulloy and Thos Hutchingson
were unanimously nominated for the Common
Council
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NKw YoRK, May 80 -Flour 10 dsoreasia :.
wsss, dun Hud u changed Corn les ~ -.
Provisions quist sndenohanged. WHISKY 81 e''
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Ohio Troops on the way TO Baltimore
BALTIMORE, May 30.-A large number Of Ohio
troops reported to be at Little York, on their
way TO this city.
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THE ERODE ISLAND BRIGADE The Rhode
Island brigade will return home at the expiration
Of the period Of their enl'stment. They have lit
de more than four weeks to remain. They will
not leave, however, until the new regiment from
that State arrives, and nearly every member Of
the brigade will return should their services be
required.
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KINDNESS TO WOUNDED AND Sick SOLDIERS
Last night, three men of the Fifth Pennsylvania
SHOT of, the others suffering from infammatory
rheumatism. They went to the Intirmary for
temporary relief, where they say they were re-
where they were received and accom- mod ated
with beds by Mr.. J. A. Clark, the messenger
and this morning were also furnished with break,
fast. Mr.. Clark says they are'stll with him. but
expect to start for home this afternoon. Good for
Clark
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GovsrnmeEt Vessels in Search Of ships
with Aims and Muniticns for the Sece-

BosroN, May 20 The correspondent Of tbs
Transcript states that the commanders Of the
Minnesota and Niagara are In possession Of the
names and description Of vessels shortly expected
al New Orleans with valuable arms and NUM-
tions Of war purchased by the rebels IN Europe.
A close watch is being had for them.
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ARRIVAL OF WAGONS -Yesterday morning
there arrived from New York at the depot six ane
covered spring wagons for Government use from
NE Unisn Defencs Committee Of New York.
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PICKET GUARD ATTAcHED.-During last night
the picket guard Of company ID, Union Regiment
stationed at the Government store house, opposite
supposed, came across the river in a boat, using
mumed oars Several shots were fred at the diff
ierent sentines. who chased the attac king party
ana hred upon them, but lost them among several
lumber Yards about the old ship yard. Lieuten-
aht Duoant had several musket balls through his
coat, bis position happening TO be Ell posed one
IL Is supposed that the attac king party were act
ing In conjunction with q party Of disc fec ted
persons who infest the First Ward, and give no
little trouble TO the Whereabouts
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HousEBREAKING " esterday afternoon police
man w atson arrested young man named James
WEIGH for breaking door in the house of gen.
tenan now absent from the city, and doing other
mischief Watson and his prisoner fought all the
way from the vicinity Of Swampoodle to the City
Hall, and at last Watson was relieved by police
man King, who took the prisoner TO the office Of
Justice Dom. In the Office he behaved so badly
that the Justice committed him to jail for con-
tempt, and postponed his trial until today.
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& II 1 K s, ORA 1--WE Rs
~ AND OTHER
FURNISHING GnODS


8 II 1 s. DIR A w ER 8,
~ AND OTHER
FURNISHING GOODS.
The Subscribers have on hand, of their own di-
rect importation, q large and wel.-seleeted stock
of FURNISHING GOODS, and hold, besides.
the Baltimore Agencies Of Northern Manufactur-
ors for the sale of DOMESTIC ARTICLES OF
GENTS WEAR-a.l Of which they are prepared
to soil as low as the Goods can be had in any mar
ket in the country.
They name but the leading articles of their
stOok-viz:
Linen and Cotton Shirts, Collars, Drawers,
Six. Gauze, Merino and Cotton URdershirts,
Mems Cotton, Wool and NerinO Socks,
Mems Linen HandkerchIefs, hemmed,
Cotton, Silk, Lisle and Grass Cloth Neck Tres
Suspenters. of every description,
Mems six, Cotton and LIsle Gloves, white and
ooOred,
Pocket Conos, Tooth Combs,
Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, SC.
STEBLMAN, HINRICHS & CO.
importers and MGSHfdctuerS' AgenfS,
~ HANOVER STREET,
ma n lw BALTIMORE.
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READING FOR THE SoLDIERs.-In the midst Of
the excitement consequent upon the extensive
warlike preparations which have characterized
the past few weeks, it is gratifying to know tn It
our benevolent organizations are not inactive or
neglectful Of the wants Of those who have left
their families and homes TO aid in sustaining our
constitutional Government. The Bible Society
has already determined TO supply every soldier
who may not have one, with copy of the New
Testament or the Bible, and IT is with great
pleasure we learn that the American Tract Society
at Boston has employed the same agency 1.-THE
superintendents of divisions of the Young Mems
Christian Association of this city composed of ten
OF our most active and efficient citizens, 10 dis
tribute their publications among the soldiers in
and around w ashington This society has already
sent ON a box containing hundred dollars worth
OF choice reading, and are prepared to furnish
whatever amount may be required, only waiting
10 hear what Is most desirable
The society's series OF fifteen books so small
that they can easily be carried In the knapsack
and yet printed in clear type, and filed with
matter just suited to the men in camp, is lust
what is needed for this purpose. The superin-
tendents will cooperate with the aplains Of the
respective regiments, and the work will be sys-
tematicaly prosecuted
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Equipped The Ninth New York Regiment
marched 10 the Arsenal yesterday morning to re-
celVe their arms. They are supplied with the
proved.
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BOARDING..

TEN OR TWELVE TABLE BOARDERS
Il can be accommodated with excellent Boa I'd il
gentee private family central iooation,D ~ Slb
per month. Also, a suit OF Rooms on second foo.
for rent. Apply to Mr.. SWAIN, at Star Once.
BOARDING I'm q pri vate family, three nicely
- Furnished Rooms on second floor. Location
delightful and healthy, within FIVE minute, walk Of
the Treasury. Terms from SO to SIS, with break
ta't. References exchanged. Address "a. Il. c."
Star office. m % ST.
NESTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES, Also
~ a few single gentlam can obtain fine Rooms
on the first and second floors, in peas, Mt ocsfion,
and with sxcellen Board: Apply 300 street. be-
tween llth and 18th sta. A few Table Boarders &C
commodated. m24-7ts
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DIED,

On the 18th instsnt, in MONTGOMERY county, Md ,
JOHN Nj. HART, Of Perth AmboJ, n. aged
IS years.
His funeral will take place at Genwood Gene
terry at p. III. tomorrow (Friday.D
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DRILLiNS.-Lieut, Frederick Mears, Ninth In
fantry U. s. A, who has been lately drilling
seven companies of the Twenty Fifth PennsyIva,
MIA Regiment at the arsenal with such satisfac-
tory results has been gned like duty IN connec-
ton with the Connecticut Brigade by General
Mansfield. The Connecticut volunteers will find
In Lieut. Mears skillful drill officer and thor
ouph gentleman
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Too Much OF COOP THING Not long since
man was found sneaking ABOUT among the tents
OF the Ohio troops, near the city, and from his
manner IL was suspected that he had put poison
into quantity of sugar which Law exposed near
BY; Some of the men Immediately seized htm,
Lad eaten exhibited an upward tendency, where
upon all hands were positive that II was 20 SON.
ed An examination, however, proved thai the
sugar was all right and that tbe man had only
been sickened by the amount administered to
him, aud he was allowed to depart In peace.i
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FOR 4 ENT-The handsome RESIDENCE on
GeofSetown. n ar the Highs; furnished wi h ga,
Potomac water, ice-house, sta6ng, &C. Apply
NO. 1916 Congress street, or Box No. rs George
town Post Office, m 2Q-lW
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TOR RENT-The fine BRICK HOUSE No.
4 100 West ST., Georgetown, at present ooou
pied by the subscriber. It has u rooms, with gas
ana water throughout, line yard, stable &C., and
6RUDER. 90 25-f
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sworn lN.-Three hundred and fifty members
OF the New York Sixty-Ninth, including Capt
Meagher's company OF Zouaves, QO5, } were to-
day sworn into the service Of the United States at
the War Department. They com pose the detach-
ments OF the regiment who have arrived here
since the balance were sworn In. Thev were
marched directly from the trenches to be sworn
IN
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REvIEw.-Yesterday the New York Fourteenth
regiment, Col. A. M. Wood, was reviewed by
the President Their fine appearance excited
universal admiration as they passed up the ave-
nue. with the Marine Band and their own drum
corps This afternoon at three O'Clock, the Ninth
President
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FOB SALE AND RENT.

EOR RENT-A desirable FURNISHED RES
Il IDENGE, on e. street, between goth and 2ls;
SITS, No; 1856. Apply on the premises before a.
m. or after p m Sf-aOlvs
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e. NOTICE.
SEALED PROPOSALS are invited till tho 9Th
GaI OF June, 1861, for the purchase OF the HydAs
aud T. liosT, HOofs and Horns OF the Beef Cattle
beongIug TO Government which are daily killed IN
the Department OF WASHINGTON.
BIDS must set forth the amount to be given for
the articles for each animal ; the articles 10 be
taken away from the various camps where the cat
tie are s!due red.
Bids must he directed 10 Captain A. Reckvith
Com Sub, and endorsed, Proposals for HyGes,
&c" m 2S IA
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OUTRAGEs IN FAIRFAx-We learn from late
resident OF Fairfax county, Va, the following
particulars OF some Of the doings OF the di,unioi
forces scattered through the country. Last Satur-
day, MIR. John Burts, native Of New York was
waited upon on his farm by John Barnes and a
man named Pettit-both members Of the Fairfax
Rine Rangers, then encamped at Fairfax station
on the Orange and Alexandria Ralroad-who in
CURED II be bad any cattle sheep for sale Mr.
Burus replied, he had none; when they told hIus
that they were without provisions at camp, and
ne (Mr- Burtls) must supply them with some
thing After some conversation the men went
into an adjoining field, and after shooting several
OF his sheep, returned and ordered him to take his
horses and wagon and carry the carcases over IN
their quarters, This Mr. Bur;is also r.rn.ed N
do whereupon, after threatening him severely
they compelled free negro to catch a horse and
take The sheep over to the camp. On their way
they declared, in the presence Of the negro that
they intended to get MIR. Burtis with his team
over to the camp, and seize the latter and proba
ply put him under arrest On Saturday night
MI: Bnrns attempted to come to Washington, but
was prevented by secession pickets stationed near
bis house. On Monday morning he started with
hls team In an opposite direction from washing-
ton, and, after very circuitous route through tie
woods, finally succeeded in reaching this CITY
The ARREST OF You've CLUTE-In Justice To
THIS young man, stated In Saturdays Star to have
been arrested at the War Department as a scces-
sion spy, we give tbs following particulars in his
case, al detailed TO Us by a gentleman in whose
word we have confidence: The prisoner named
John w Clute, was forced into the ranks of
secession company, (while on his way to
kichmond from this city,) despite his remon-
strances. He gave the officers fair notice that he
should desert on the first opportunity, and did So
On bis return to this city his father promptly sur
rendered him TO Colonel Stone asking protection
and emplOymentfor him. II is presumable that the
fact OF his being seen about the War Department
while in quest Of that employment, may have led
10 his being reported as spy by parties aware Of
our own knowledge Of the prisoner frank, in
genuous youth of 1--we should set him down as
not at all the sort Of material out Of which spies
are made.
RP S-By the proceedings elsewhere It will be
seen that an examination has been had In this
case, and that no evidence appearing against the
prisoner, he was promptly discharged.
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THE CASE OF JOHN w. CLUrR-John w .
Clute, arrested and placed In jail few days ago
by officer A. X. Allen, on the charge of being a
spy, was brought before Justice Dom and Capt
Starr to-day for examination There was no evil
dence whatever touching the case, and Young
Clute made the following statement touching
himself:
am between 10 and II years of age and reside
In Washington city. j left this city about the
10Th or 10th of April, with the intention of going
to Alexandria for work, and il failed TO obtain
employment there, TO 60 on to Richmond. The
day arrived In Alexandria, man named Lieut..
Johnson came to me and stated a number of
things, among others that I had better look out
while there or would be arrested as a spy. The
day after, man came 10 me and told me there
was warrant out for me as spy, and probably
would be lodged I'm Jail; that the only way that
could get out of 1t would be for me to Join a
military company there. Others said the same.
Lieut.. Johnson came to me aud told me to 90
with him TO the place where Capt Powell's com
pany was stationed. ] went there, and after be-
Ing threatened, consented to join the company;
but signed no paper, and took no oath of any
kind While in Powell's cavalry company
was Keeping picket guard every other day either
at the Long Bridge or the Aqueduct After two
weeks was transferred into a company of foot
called the Fairfax Rifles because was not fit for
cavalry service. Was in this company near two
weeks, and at the first opportunity that offered
Itself, which was somewhere between Fairfax
Court House and Warrenton, deserted and came
here. was DESTROYS to get away all the time. |
am willing to take the oath of allegiance.
The oath was administered to Mr. Clute, and
he was discharged by Capt. Starr.
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FLAG RAISING IN THE FIRST wARD.-Yester-
day Afternoon there was quite a stir in the First
Ward Of this city, IL having been understood that
the stars and stripes were to be hosted upon a
purpose at the corner Of 25th and SITS, near the
National Observatory. Upwards of a thousand
citizens assembled 10 witness the ceremony, and
the pleasure Of the occasion was high:sned by the
presence of the excellent band attached to the Sd
L. 5. Infantry, which kindly volunteered its ser
vices. The flag, purchased by contributions from
the citizens oil the ward, is a very beautiful one
% feet long by 10 feet wide, and arrived on the
ground in coed time.
The band struck up national air, after which
been selected to do the honors. came forward
and taking the new banner in his hand, said:
Friends and fellow-citizens: Only a few mo-
ments since. was requested to be present upon
this occasion, and am therefore, wholly unpre
pared adequately to address you But this 10 no
time for apologies. When called by occasions
Ike these, we cheerfully respond. We are not
strangers TO each other, and will therefore pro-
coed to perform the duty assigned me, Of raising
the stars and stripes-the flag which has protect
ed us through many storm, and which, 1 trust,
may continue an emblem of protection to the
American people for all time to come. Let our
motto be, "Long may itwave'' over country,
our whole country; our country now and ever,
one and indivisible
MI. Dove then proceeded to hoist the ensign to
the breeze, and three times three cheers were
given with coed will for the stars and stripes,
and as many more for Mr. Dove. The band play
ed patriotic air, and Mr. Dove placed the hal
yard In the custody Of the citizens, saving:
now deliver into your hands this flag for pro-
lection. Let no foul hand pollute 1t, whether
from the North, South East or West; but ever
may 1t wave over this land Of the free and home
Of the brave
The band then played patriotic airs, and the
company partook abundantly of refreshment am
ply provided by the committee.