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How II WAS EFEEcrED.-We presume that few
who have attentively read thenewspapers for the
last two months, fail to comprehend that the APP
plication Of the whip and spur by the disunion
camarilla at this point by Of the telegraph,
joint letters, addresses, &c, effected most in the
way ofinducing Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and
Mississippi, to follow South Cardinals example
The camarilla were aided in their labor by host
Of disunion letter writers-a corps specially
ganiIed for the purpose-who have been plying
the Southern disunion press with all conceivable
stories likely to induce the people to vote for the
destruction Of the Union, under total misappre-
hension Of the truth concerning the leading facts
involved in the controversy between the disunion-
ists and the unionists Of the South
Virginia elects delegates to her convention on
the ith prox., and 1t Is already certain that the
camarilla will ply her between this time and that
day with rocrback upon roorback, circulated with
intense industry in every precinct of every county
within her limits The point to be particularly
urged to prevent her people from voting 10 sit in
Judgment on what her convention may do as well
as to secure the election of majority of delegates
eager 10 get her out Of the Union in hot haste
rather than to secure Southern ghts In the Union
IL that all hope is lost that the North VIII permit
any other arbirament Of the controversy than that
Of the sword.
NO"s IL Is pOsiuNciy certaln tndt the only
parties In this city who pretend to hold to any
such opinion the disunionists per Sc who
notoriously want no arbitrament whatever In the
Union, and who propose to settle the controversy
by the sword sooner than come to any settlement
which may involve a continuance Of the Onion
with the North, upon almost any terms.
While those men are laboring 10 involve the
country In civil war, for their own fancied per-
sonal benefit, large number Of the Republicans
Of Congress, who, believing that Congress is not
the body to make a settlement that will prove
acceptable to the country exerting every nerve
to secure the appointment Of commissioners from
their respective States, to meet similar commits
siOners from the border slaveholding States here
on the 18th proximo, to recommend terms Of settle
ment to be submitted to the people Of the several
States, acting in their sovereign capacity.
Instead Of there being no earthly prospect that
the North will come to any fair settlement of the
trouble In the Union, as Is to be alleged every
where In Virginia until her election it is almost
absolutely certain that ere the 4t OF March basis
Of settlement viii have been agreed upon, not by
Congress, but by fourteen or sixteen States on
both sides Of Mason and Dixon's line which the
country will at once receive being sure very
shortly, TO end all the troubles The distant pub
lie may rest assured that many Of the men who
would lead them TO a different conclusion are sim
ply laboring to prevent any settlement whatever
that nay involve continuance Of the border
shveholding States In the Union.
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IhE VIRGINIA COMMISSIONER, Rx-President
John Tyler, was with the President some hours
Yesterday, and, again, to-day. 1t is understood
that their views as regards the proper course for
the General Government to pursue with reference
TO " coercion" very nearly accord. There can
now Be no doubt that the President will promptly
give virginia such assurances, In response to Mr.
Tyiersrepresentstions, as will prove entirely sat
Union In Virginia's limits. The subject OF Mr.
T.S mission 10 doubtless being considered in
Cabinet council a. we 60 to press to day. In
day or two II will In all probability be made the
shens Of q special message TO Congress.
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INTERESTING FROM KEY w.sr-we have re
ceived the following interesting letter from Key
West,
Editor Sta, Governor Perry has appointed
Senator Mallory Admiralty Judge for the SOW
judge eoul SsS n
Key West, and it, principal business is TO award
salvage In cases Of wreck, and 20 condemn yes
attorney and marshal both strong secessionists
and have undoubtedly been appointed by Gov.
Perry TO hold similar positions under the socalled
Sovereign State, to that which they have hereto
fore held under the United States. But Judge
Marvin is out and out Union man, and offered
himself a Union candidate to the Florida Con-
vention, and was defeated by the vote Of the
wreckers, who were told by Mallory's agents that
they would thereby get clear Of the u. 8. Court,
and perhaps also Of the T. Lighthouses, which
are a great detriment to tasir business.
The Key West wreckers are principally Conks
or Bahamans, who have settled in Key West and
have become citizens Of the United States. They
are very ignorant, few Of them being able to read
| or write Mr.. Mallory il himself Conk, and
therefore has this class completely under his con-
troll. Nearly all the merchants, professional men
and mechanics are for the Union. Taking the
whole population Of Key West together, the ma
jority in fair canvass are decidedly Union men.
Now, II a reliable prosecuting attorney and
marshal were appointed at once, Judge Marvin,
with the aid of the military at Fort Taylor and at
there is always one at least In the hafbor,
force the United States laws in spite of Mr. NAL
Tory and his troupe of wreckes; and not only that
| If prompt action is taken, the Union men Of Key
West, which is the largest town in Florida, may
be able to gain complete ascendency and repudi-
ate the action of the Convention form provisional
government, &c.
Judge Marvin, IL hard pressed by the seceders,
| can hold his court in Fort Taylor.
IL list Of persons eligi BILE to the Offices OF Pros
| ecuting Attorney and Marshal were made out from
previous applications, 1t readily be indicated
who are for and who against tie Union, 50 that
there will be no danger of mistake on that point
Nineteen-tweutieths of the slaves in Key West
are owned by Union men.
The present collector Of the port at Key West
should be removed. &**
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spirit Of the nlsrning Press

The IHtsI1igsHesr says Of coercion, "We should
deeply regret 70 believe that there was the least
foundation for any apprehensions on this score, "
and that 'sthe ofncious tenders of men and money
on the part Of certain Northern States deserve to
be deemed inopportune, to say the least +"
The Constitutions opposes the enforcement Of
the Federal laws In the seeding States.
The RspHbliean, in opposing the adoption OF
the Crittenden resolutions, says:
"These propositions are, in fact to embody in
the Constitution OF the United States the platform
upon which Mr.. Breckenridge was defeated In
the late canvass, and the success Of them would
be, for him, such personal triumph, as very
probably to give him the next Presidency Of the
United States, which he would very much prefer
to the Presidency Of the Southern Republic"
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u litter, dated at 81 Augustine, Florida.
January ~; states that the coast survey schooner
Dana, In charge Of r. W. Dorr had hen .es,sd
by the authorities" while that ofacer was sh.ent
on al espvdricn In connection with his duties.
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Riddle.

R10Qles
The d.ors Of rain come faliug fast,
As through our Avenue there pess'd
rustic youth, who. strange 20 tell,
A'every step va' heard to 'eH' RIDDLE,
His clothes yer. vet, but ell the while
Ger In. fair face there vss smile,
Ind as he WALKED, il vas bis choice
To shout with his stentorian voice,
On, on he went, till he at last
Tenth Street had almost ps,sd
'' ''''' '"' wv '"O"' ~" RIDDLE!
The esger crowd now came around
And asked. why this terrific sound :"
The man who cold the chsin 10 me p
"You must your constant bsxlins ~ea..;"
But" answered he, 'twould not b fair,''
And then oned through the stsTtleS s6ITh,r
.This noise must stop, IN have you know,
Or else III take ,oo down below"
Vet the brave lad held not his tongue,
But vith the loudest accents sung
The stars Of day" on. boy nov seiIed,
W5sh s ssGs,6 6d A,P nj, 70 Be scr.
He loudly cried, 20 their vexstion,
Soon in the station house WA he
An honest lad. Who should be free;
With cheerful voice they head him ,.y,
When before the mag strste he came,
The police were accused Of blame;
And then did he CRY o1t the more
For him who keeps the "One Dollar store,,
crowd had rathered round 20 see
Whether our lad would be set free;
And, when twas known. then mo and ell,
RIDDLE.
Now, this pleasant stor, soon Is told:
20 where SoS get the best Of gold,
And when you get there you'll hnd e true;
CAUTION.
As several parties have attempted 10 initiate my
system Of une Dollar Sales, and in many cases rep
resentIng themselves as connected with my estsb-
hshment, take this method Of inf Tmirg the pub
lio that am in wise connected with any other
houses than those at III Baltimore street. Balti-
more, 500 Penn. avenue, and 269 Main street.
Richmond, Va and all Others mere imistions
jasu DIV RIDDLE.
M LADIES
w HO Really wish TO ecOnomise m these hard
eesns Of fa 1ssoos s sa W. r.
PREMIUM STEM DYEENG asd SCOURING
sTsa1.. between a. and 9Th streets, wssSHSton.
or ~ Jefferson St, Georgetovu, ID. c. ja2S
II LAW NJ. GAIT
lie DEALERS ~
WOOD AID COAL
0fice-2s2 Penn avenue.
ia q between IN and 18th streets.
CoAI. FOR Sc PER TUN.-Just arrived from
~ fhliaae phia, ~ STEAMER eymour. cargo OF
AM IS. a. ss son !. s fSs
Ash, 2,2'o lbs. to the ton; at s6;. sro,.,
Ones o Sd1SeS on s sIs9}y .iE.s;.
Jsl3-lw (States.l First Ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-25

No tss than 500 lives were lost by nauti.
cal disasters n the Gulf Of Venice, during 1850.
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DEPARTMENT. NEWS.

PnrsIpExrIAL NoHsArIoSs confirmed yester.
day by the Senate. Viz:
Capt. VIM B. Slack, Quartermaster Of the
Marine Corps, vice Mai ID. J. Sutherland, dis.
missed. -
r B. Bradford, Of N Y, Consul General At
simoda, Japan. -
III Spgenger, Of Pa, Consul at Venice
John A Parker, Of Va, Consul at Honolulu,
vice Abnef Pratt, recalled.
Rev. Andrew @. Carothers, Of d. c Consul at
Turks Island, vice J. b. Hayne, recalled.
VIM. Carol, Consul at st. Helena.
Edgmont Robss, Consul at Gotienburgh.
Roman Dillon, Of N. Y, Secretary Of Legation
at Turin.
Perry E. Brocchus, of Md Associate U. 8
Judge for New Mexico.
Eleazor wakeley, Associate Judge for Nebraska,
disappointed
David Porter Heap, Of ID. c., Consul General at
Constantinople, vice J. H. Smith, resigned.
James Mcdowell. of Md, Consul at Lyons
Chas. Precht, Of Cal, Consul at Cologne.
ID. P. Henderson, Of KY, Consul at Carara.
RELIEVED -Brevet Major Peter 6. T Beaure-
gard, Corps Of Engineers, has been relieved from
his late assignment AZ Superintendent Of the U. s.
Military Academy at West Point, (leaving Ma jor
DelaAeld still In command there
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~ The plague 10 said to be raging An An.
sou parts Of ASIA hundreds Of deaths oecar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-25

APPOINTMENT
DISAPPOINTMENT.
In consequence Of the urgent 10 icitstions Of
NUMEROUS CITIZENS
who called upon
DR.. sCHLossER
DUNG asst weet but who were compelled 10 70
away on account of the veicrovced state Of his
rooms, he will remain here
AFEw DAYS LONGER.
During his stay in this city, the Coctor has suc-
cessfully operated on the feet Of per- oas OF the
highert responsibility, who have cordially placed
at his disposal their
TESTIMONIALS
of the
WONDERFUL EFFECT
Of his
METHOD OF CURING
ALL DISEASES OF TIE FEET.
DR. SchIosssr has already published great pum-
Der of certificates from persons well known, which
fully prove that he is the only who cures the
above mentioned diseases.
ANY ONE SUFFERING
PROM
DISEASES OF THE FEET.
Will have
GREAT CAUSE TO BE SATISFIED
II they Immediately place thenussIrss snd,r
DIR. sCHLossER's
UNERRING SYSTEM OF TREATMENT.
Without
CUTTING Or CAUSING THE last PAIN.
CONSULTING ROOMS,
a57 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
(South side,)
Between 18th and 18th streets.
OFFICE HOURS
From 10 g. m. till s p. m.
FEW
DAYS
LONGER
JAS WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-25

The WKArhER.-fhe following report Of the
weather for the morning IL made from the Amer.
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the smith
sonisn Institution. The time of Observation IA
about7 O'Clock. II
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NEW PAWN OFFICE,

IN NEW PAWN OFFICE. ~
y, u Va ID, Dealer in .New0 q
and CAST Oh Clothing, respectfully informs the
pubic that he has opened q LICENSED PAWN
UFFICE at No. 80 LouIsians avenue, between
and lot sta, lew doors east Of the new Cen
tral Guard house. where he will Re AZ ell times
prepa ed TO wait on his patrons with prOmptness,
attention snd the stIictest Justice.
~ B.-yewelrp, Dry Goods, Clothing, Mechan
los Tools: &C., always on hand az private sale.
ia Is lmH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-25

~THE BURNS CT UB.-The anniversary
A celebration of this Club VIII take place at
the Exchange Hotel. G street. between ~ and eth,
On FRIDAY EVENING, the s5th inst. Supper
Hotel. ia IS SIS
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
A,rrllN OF \ NEnEL IlErrrNANr.

Ycst.rday. squad Vi twenty men in recon-
noitering The country in the neighborhood OF
Falls CHURCH, surprised party OF five rebels,
belonging TO Col. Stewards Virginia Cavalry,
engaged in the very pleasant occupation of
Gathering cheatnuts. The rebels were all
mounted upon fine horses. AS soon as they
Uncovered The presence oi our troops, four OF
th.m put spurs to their horses and dashed oil
III a bury making good their escape. A fifth
party. however, who was in chestnut tree,
vas taken prisoner. He proved 70 be Lieu
tenant, named A. j. Sigler, and belonged to the
Virginia Cavalry. lie was brought to this
ul'r. last evening by Lieut. II. W. Martin. Of
'bo kentucky Cavalry, aud lodged 10 plsou.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
I-,uLI.L-IIInlL.LInLl-

MAKING MONEY OFT OF Tue WAR. While the
people ol Pennsylvania have oviRced much
patriotism IN contributing both men and money
ior the support Of the war, some Of the corpo
ratiops Of The &t,,tG have taken advantage OF
he necessities vl Tue Government to advance
tGcir rates or toll on amy supplies, and have
not manifested u generous sympathy for the
Struggles OF the national Government to main
tin in its integrity the Constitution Of the
Union deem 1t only necessary 10 mention q
r,w instances, and public opinion will correct
the evil.
The toll ou hay per ton previous to the COM
menctm mt OF The wyr, from Hollidaysburg to
the Tide Water canal, by way Of the Pcunsyl
veuia caual, was sevcnty-nine cents per ton
It is now advanced 10 one dlllar and eighty
cents per ton.
Again, ia case oI Il political or religious
coLScntion, tckota aru i6aIcl TO delegates OF
slectators ,'ivrdig- The conventions at hall
Price; AID yet ,he lmr'u:e number of troops
carried over Tic tenLs ylvania railroads, often
in indifferent Ircigh' cars, with temporary
seats OF rough boards, u deduction of thirty per
cent only is made.
while on the subject, will mention that the
Washington Branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad would not enter into any arrangement
with the State OF Penn ylvania TO carry hel
troops at II reduced prc", and will not recog.
nzo her pass, at iuli rates.
Cannot these evils DO corrected!
EDWARDS.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
d r FL ia L..
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, October !, 1861.
10 His Ercelency Israel lVdShbmn,
A,yuStd, Maine:
GovERNoH: Application has been made to
'hc President for the release of Robert Elliot
= political prisoner held in custody at Fort La.
tayettc.
The evidence taken in bis case shows that
h. had not only conceived the purpose o
rcrsonablc c1 operation in the State OF Maine
with the ilsnrrectionlry citizens Orrayed ir
arms, in other States, for the overthrow of The
Government aud the Union, but that he had
nven gone to the extreme length Of getting up
an unlawful armed force to operate In Maine
tgaiust the lawful action of the State and Of
the Federal Government.
His associates in that reasonable enterprise
since his arrest have taken an oath of allegiance
to the United States. This proceeding is very
proper in igclf. But The representations they
maxi, that they, aud be, we're loyal to the Union
vt the tmo wien they were combining in arm.
against it, cannot be accepted, at least in hi'
behalf II appears that he is too intelligent tt
misundcr.tard the legitimate tendency of hi'
criminal acts. lie cannot be released. On th,
contrary, your vigilance in ferreting out the
conspiracy, aud in arre5iing It, by denounclnl
H. TO the Government and the country, is deemed
worthy of especial commcndat,on.
II any Of the other offenders are still persist
lug In their reasonable course, you will, l an
suite, not fail 10 give information to this Depart
mcnt.
| have the hoAor TO b., very respectfully
your obediCnL 5, rvnnt,
WILLIAM ii. SEWARD.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
n D B. IRWIN, Aid-de.camp.
A Call FOR Blankets,

Quartermaster General Meigs has issued the
following call for blankets for the army:
The troops in the field need blankets. The
supply in the country 10 exhausted. Men spring
to arms faster than the mills can manufacture,
and large quantities ordered from abroad have
not yet arrived.
To relieve pressing necessities contributions
arc Invited lrom the surplus stores OF families
The regulation army blanket weighs five
pounds; but good, sound woollen blankets,
weighing not less than four pounds, will be
gladly received AT the offices OF the United
States Quarermasters in the principal towls OF
the loyal States, and applied to the use OF the
troops.
To such as have blankets which they can
spare, but cannot afford TO give, the full mar
kpt value OF suitable blankets, delivered rs
above, will be paid. NJ. q. MElGs,
Quartermaster General u, S.
Ae0 York, Oct. |, 1861.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
ARMY HORSES,

The Pennsylvania papers aver that the Gov
rHment has been badly cheated by the agents
who are purchasing army horses. Some Of
IA. animals purchased recently at Pittsburgh
present such sorry sight, says the Dispatch,
that the Pennsy lvan'a Railroad Company lG.
Irlses to transport them over their road, fearing
hit they might die on the way, and tho Culu.
rtOy be made to psJ tui them. An ilslaIiue Vi
| tho rascality praCtcCd Is lIs related: 4 horse
Vas purchased at the market, on Irwin street,
h" other day, for fifteen dollar, and subse.
qu,ntly sold to a Government agent for ninety
tiJC dollars. We also learn hat forty three
horses, most miserable looking nags, will be sold
Oh Saturday to deiray cost Of transportation
THIS far, the inspector having condemned them.
THE WAY 10 DO Ir.
The second regiment New Hampshire volun-
/, rrs sends hOnC more than twelve thousand
dollars of its last payment a committee OF
officers receive the MONEY and forward It to the
suffolk Bank in Boston, to be deposited 10 the
credit Of the regiment They then draw checks
i1r the various amounts payable to the order
q! the wife, parent, OF friend to whom the
soldier wishes TO send the money. These checks
will be csshed at 2ny Of the New Hampshire
banks.
Doubtless the rebel soldiers would do The
| same thing, II tncy could
THE BLOCKADE or JAMES RIVER.
The bockading feet at the mouth ot james
ri, er. consists OF the irlgate st Lawrence, the
stoam-lrigate Minnesota, and the steamers Mt
Vernon and Express. The ST. Lawrence re
crved orders on Saturday to proceed to sea
but 10 what point and for what purpose are not
known.
The following vessels have left the Road
destinations unknown:
ships Roanoke and Yorktown, and sloop
| Oi war Dale
WHISKY AND ICE BnOGANs.
\ released Richmond prisoner at Fortress
M.rIJe says that d good article OF whisky anC
I,r could b. had in I. chmond III "b"n5anc'
81 n" drinking saloons, at fifteen c'nis pei
dIiuk.
II rid two dollars aud a halt to have pait
VI Drogans halt-solsd and heeled,
The national Republican., 1861-10-05

The BLOCKADE. III any evidence we're need.
ed OF the extraordinary energy Of the Govern,
mcut, (and Of the practical, businesslikc talent
of the Secretary Of the NavyJ in its arrange
ments for perfectiDg the blockade aud replacing
the stars and stripes upon the forts and custom
houses in the rebel ports, we have it in the
charter OF about every unemployed steamship
living at the New York wharves. All thes,
vessels will immediately receive powerful arm
Aments, and be ready TO sail, probably by The
18th OF this month. Men will be employed
night aud day upon them.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
Death. tEC Penalty for the violation o
Private Rights.


The following general ordcrs' of Major
General Mcclellan should be preserved by
every man in his amy. Il tells of bis fixed
purpose Of COmpeiiiHg all Tor whose conduct he
is indirectly responsible, 10 respect private
rights hereafter:
llEADQCAtTERI ARMY Or THE POTOMAC,
Washing on, October ], 1861
General OrICIs 10 10:
The attention Oi the General Commanding
has recently been directed TO depredations OF
an airocinus character that have been commit
ted upon the persons AVID property oil citizens
IN Virginia Ivy The troops under hS command.
ihc property 81 nUilensve people has been
lAwlcs.!y and violently taken from them; their
houses broken open, aud, in some in ,tanccs,
burned to the ground.
The General il perfectly aware Of the fact
tha. these Ouirugea are pcGpGtratcd by few
had ;nrn, and do not receive the sanction Of
the mas, Of the army. He feels Confident
therefore, that all uilic RS and soldiers who have
tho intcIvh uG the service Il, heart will cordially
unite thair ctIors with his in cndeavoring Ia
sup. .,rcsa PRACTICE which disgrace the name Of
u soldier.
Tue General Commanding directs that, In
future. all persons connected with this army
who are detected in deprCdating upon the
property OF citizens. shall be arrested and
brought 10 trial anl hC assures all concerned
that crimes Of su:h cnOrmty will admit Of n
remission of The death penalty which the military
law attaches to offences Of this nature.
When dspredatons are committed On prop.
crly in charge ot guard, the commander, as
well us the other members Of the guard, will
br held responsible for the same, as princi.
pals. and punished accordingly.
BY command OF Major General Mcclellan:
). WILLIAMS, Assist Adjutant Gcnl
Uniciu: RICm b B. IRvIN. Aid dc Camp.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS MADE YESTERDAY.

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS MADE YESTERDAY.
Colonel Joseph p. Taylor. Commissary Gen
raj of Subsistence. rice General Gibson, de
ceased. Lieutenant Colonel Amos B. Eaton
assistant Commissary General of Subsistence
rice Tay Ior, promoted Major Amos Beckwith
iommlssary OF Subsistence. vice E.toa, pro-
noted.
Edward Il. Pennington, Of N. j., Governor
.P's SOM 10 be u captain in he 18th infantry
y. S. A.
DR.. J. II Grove, Of Pa, and DR.. W. u. Cham
h"rs. OF H.. to be brigade surgeons.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05

Tue ONO ZoUAvE BRIGADE 1t Is understood
that some forty five Of the original "Zonssf
Cadets" will join the brigade Of four r"Gi
mcnts of zouave infantry, aix sqnadrons o,
cavalry, and battery Of rihcd artillery, pro
posed to be raised in Ohio, they having charge
Of The infantry department Of the organization
and Colonels Ogle, Bingham, and Capt. Eonis
having charge of the cavalry and artillery dc
partmcnt. Most Of them have so reported, and
any not having reported, may address Col, La
tayctte Bingham, at Willards' Hotel.
The national Republican., 1861-10-05

Gf- We learn, incidentally, that Walter Car
pau,cr, NJ. D.. assistant surgeon Of the second
iiih Vermont regiment, AS its surgeon. Dr..
Carpenter is practically efficient in his proles-
ION, being recognized rs one Of tho most skill.
iui and active surgeons in the army