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LAST NIGHT BUT TWO
OF THE
Fnoapement of the Unrivalied
nAs S0lJNG AMERICAN TRAGEDlENNE,
MISS B A T E M A N
LAST REPRESENTATION OF ,.rry.v,s
GREAT AMERICAN COMEDY
S E L F
Which, although elicitins nightly ,o,,o
MARKS OF APPLAUSE,
Must necessarily be unp AVN
MISS ATEMAN
In her charming character OF
MAR Z h X
MR.. BATEMAN
JOHN UNIT,
'opp' ENTIRE COMPANY.
HeHhen "ei' " GREAT COMEDY
To conclude with the musical Fafce Vi lhe
LOAN OF A Low En-
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nS-R REEFS continues to take photographs ana mo
Ambrotvpes in his usual exquisite sly al Pan y.
nrices $50 stvle reduced to $780, 10 10 TlV % 10
KS: So to 81 So 80 to ST. so cents and 20 cents =.
Babies taken correctly pin 80
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- NOTICE.-There will be MASS
b MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF RICH
MOND, at the AFRICAN CHURCH, on FRIDAY
NIGHT, at u o'clock, to express their opinion In
regard to the immediate secession OF the State OF
Virginia from Black Republican rule. 49,
Nc BY request, the Hon. r: a. PRYOR Will
address the meeting. MANY CITlLENe.
me l4-2t
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LOST. STRAYED, &c.

r OST-Between this city and Fredericksburg,
Il a LETTER, addressed to J warren Siaugh-
ter, containing NEGoTlABLE Nwdh ., ior ,r rmo
January LIST, 1861; drawn by John clark. TO me
order OF John 0. Clark, and endorsed by sala JONI
O. Clark The public are cautioned against 1rad-
ing for the said note, as payment mas peet
stopped [mh li-6tl JAS. b. FlCkLEN.
6, LOST-Last SATURDAY y, week Eel pI IN 5ne
q C~s.sry| New Mark ct a Black TERRIER PUPP1,
- ght months old; eft fore foot little de-
formed little silver col ar with brass f9ck, on hs
office. INN li-it"J ~ I : - - 3D.,
~ sTRAYp-tro the subscriber, near
-k~Nthe new H4r Grounds, about ten DAYS
E&Nsince a Large DARK BAY MARE. She mad
on high hesl shoes; her left front loot snow" s.
cut. and the end of her tail had been clipped she
was in low order when she left. will give re-
ward of FIVE DOLLARS for her return to Inc, near
the Fair Grounds or if left in this city, that can
get her. [mh l3-lw*l ELISHA JACKSON.
zH,-~ LOST-OR ESTRAY-Two RED
49, tH COWS. liberal reward will be PAID
-W-N.st tbis office NH SIS
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d Years Aao.........

ne % euFs hSV' -''''-'' 50
commenced the practice and study OF the IN :
SURANCE BUSINESS, and have been ehaaReya 10 10
It ever since | have issued many hnndreds ol
Policies and settled Losses amounting TO many
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, and have had sueh
experien ce in the busines that know how
Ist TO frame Policy; and
I'd How loss should be settled. Ana these
are ESSENTIAL POINTS, as every man acquaihte u
with the business knows, and as many others
Enow who have held Inadequate Policies, even
in good companies, or have not understood no"
RI cir losses should be settled.
Acting as Agent for the JEFFERSON INSu n
ANCE COMPANY, OF Scottsville, Va, Company
which I can warmly commend to my friends and
the public as reliable, safe and liberal, am pre-
nared to issue for them
FIRE POLICIES on Buildings, Machinery, Furni-
| ture Merchandise, and other property;
MARINE POLICIES on Vessels, Frei8hts and
Cargoes, to and from all parts oil the "orio
POLICIES on the Lives of Slaves. All on favora'
| BILE terms. ,,,,,,, d
| Losses promptly and literally adjusted ane
| paid. Please call on - ,.,
| THOS M ALFRIBND, Agent, nth St,
| NH 81 Richmond, Va.
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A MEETING of the citizens of the
So county Of Henrico, will be held on
SATURDAY, the 10th inst, to take into cousid-
All parties are particularly requested to attend.
Distinguished speakers will be invited to address
the meeting. MANY CITIZENS OFHENRlCO.
NH l3-at
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RUNAWAYS.
So5 YARD. -.Ranaway from III,

IN so NEW AND-.hana"ay IIOM EHv
~ subscriber, about the middle of January
"A my Man ''MANUEL." Said negro is about
five feet ten inches in height, bushy head
e. of hair, and very dark mulatto, and has
slight impediment in his speech when spoken 70
said negro IS believed to be lurking about Atlee 8
Station, in Hanover county, or about Riehmond.-
The above reward will be paid for MS apprehen
sion and delivery to me in Richmond, or Hanover
Jail, or to D. II. JONES, in King William co; Va
-' TH0S. D0SWRLL,
NH lin Junction o., Hanover CO., Va.
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- THEFLAG OF THE sOUTHERN

THEFLAG OF THE SOUTHERN
SS coNFEEpEER&ASGHY will la - -:
TUESDAY next, 10Th inst, at II
o'clock NJ, at which time addresses will be deliv-
cred by Messrs. L. B. Douglass, Gen: kemnper
Charles F. Collier, Gen. August, Hon. X. A. FRY
or. ThOs NJ. Isbell, and others.
For the convenience of those who wish to at
tend, the Cars will leave Richmond and Peters
burg at 10 A. M.
The public is respectfully invited to attend.
NH l4-5t*
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RET Twenty Years Experience have t WTI'n
the virtues Of DIR. WIsTAKs bALsAM of =, W." arsT
CHERRY and the result ~, that II IL the bhsI
remedy extant for pulmonary and lung DISEASE -
embracing the whole range from sllght eoid W
it would long since have ydied, and MADE no
sign" pY,prrrJ JADD n
Cd W. PETERSON, j. p. DUVAL, and BY All
other dealers in medicines. mn i'-1tW 90
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John II. CARRIER, '

JOHN III. CARRIER, V. s., re-
IL ~snectfullv offers his services as a ' b
TERffNARf 'ssURGEoN to the citizens Of Rich
lnond and its vicinity, His experience extends over
many years in attending to all the ills horse esh
is heir to, and in proof Of his skill has the priv
lege of referring to the gentlemen named peiow
If NJ HiX. on 10th street at Messrs. HUTCHlN-
son 4 DAVIS, on Franklin street, and at the
Drug Store of L. WAGNER, corner Oh eth ana
Broad streets, will receive prompt attention.
REFERENCES
B.W. Haxall, N, D., Richmond. -
James l.. Jones, NJ D., Orange county.
James Newman, Esq, do do.
Col John Willis, do DO.
Major Johu H. Lee, do. de.
H. b. Haxall, Esq, Richmond
PV Daniel, ,Jr., do
John NJ. Bolts, Richmond nh l4-lm'
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THE CON n OF BAKER, PLEA
L SAINTS l. FRAYSER, was. by mutual consent,
dissolved on the LIST day of January last, by the
withdrawal of DAVID BAKER, Jr. Either part
ner will use the name of the firm in liquidation
only. p BAkER, Jky us
l.. II. FRAYSER.
picbmond March 18th 1861
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iUHE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR.-Fresh arri-
L val of new aud rich Goods, at the Original
ONE DOLLAR STORE, No. lss. Main st. Gail
early and take your choice, from a Thousand dit
ferent patterns Of Sets Jewelry. Your choice for
ONE DOLLAR. A large lot Bracelets, Chains Of
all kinds, Plated spoons, Cups, Goblets, Pocket
Fancy Goods. 10, &c: TAKE YOUR CHOICE
FOR ONE DOLLAR. Forks, plain. 81 so per set,
of six: Fancy Patterns SITS. Plated Casters,
Cut Glass Bottles IS, such usually retail at
$40 [mh l3-2t%l LEWIS i co.
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NH LIT J. 4. GIBSON, Agent, Richmond.
49,. CHANGE OF HOUR FOR

CHANGE OF HOUR FOR
-ASTARTING FOR PORTSMOUTH
:AND NoRFOLK.-The steamer
GLEN COVE will, on and after FRIDAY MORN
ING next s0th inst, leave her wharf ST Rockets,
regularly every FRIDAY, MONDAY and WE'D
NESDAY MORNINGS, at "a o'clock precisely, for
feSeept sunday, J leaving NORFOLK at the same
hour, 81 o'clock, and touch at sill of the regular
landings on the river, going and returning.
no 27-ts H. u hAshiNe.
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..n--muk COIS LINE REIGHT
= 1879 BOATS TO LYNCHBuRG THRkg

E1S==s64LHs43BOA TO LYNCHBURG THREE
A WEEk-TUESDAYs,
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
Boat MERCHANT, Capt THos. T. EssTT.
Boat JAS. J. IRBY, Capt: l., MAYO.
Boat OLIVIA, Capt. II. w: Gur.
Boat ELLA SCOTT, Capt. J. w. STRATToy,
Boat FAME, Capt. w. H. PARSONS.
Boat -, Capt. -.
These Boats are all of the frst class, commanded
by careful Captains and hands, and leave prompt
" as advertised. For freight, apply to
Guy cox, Agents,
fe7-ts At Cox's Shed. Dock street.
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BOARDING.

.-~,~>->>.>oy~>,.~~o.~,y-l>y
DOARD.-A Gentleman and wife can obtain
ID BOARD, and very pleasant room, in prl-
waite family, Main street, corner sth. Also, a
few DAY bOARDERS. Apply upon the premises
NH lists
DRIVATE BOARDiNG.-A gentleman and
L wife can obtain BOARD and very large and
pleasant room, Ross street. Also, few young
gentlemen, with or without LODGING. Inquire
at this office. NH l-lwf
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Co-Partnership.--JNO. Fl. PLEASANTS and
LEWIS H. FRAYsER will continue the MANU-
FACTURE OF TOBACCO, under the hrm of r LEA
SAINTS Il FRAYSER, at the Factory formerly oc-
cupied by Baker, Peasants Frayser.
JNO. H. PLEASANTS,
L. II. FRAYSER
Pichmond March 18th 1891 NH l4-etx
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.-s FOR SALE. PRIVATELY
EESs3G HORSE. RoCkAWAY, AND AE\->
NAG-SET OF HARNEsS.-Th sub (CA'
scriber has for sale one very superior Har
ness and Saddle HORSE, of fine style ; gait not
surpassed by any Horse in the city perfectly
little used, and SET OF HARNESS.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing such property
will call at the Livery Stable of Mr.. RUsKELL, on
Wall street. who will take great pleasure in show
ing it, A bargain can be had.
II not sold privately before SATURDAY next, it
will then be put up at public auction at the Horse
NH i-st j. II. DIGGEs. Auct
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CHEAP JOB PRINTING.

CHEAP JOB PRINTING.
Owing to the hard times and there being very
little business doing, Will execute any Kind of
JOB PRINTING at % per cent. less than ordinary
charges.
ne Candidates for office and others would do
well to consult their interest by calling me to
get their PRINTING done neatly, promptly and
cheapy. GEO. W. GARf,
Practical Book and Job Printer,
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Nox1EY Sole Lessees and Managers.
NJ 3 a pnHi ~ Stage Manager.
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-fps1 STEAM wEEkLY BKTWgEN

NEtNNEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL, land
ing and embarking Passengers at
QUEENSTOWN, ureland.) The Liverpool, New
York aud Philadelphia steamship Company In
tend dispstching their fun powered Clyde.buii,
Iron Steamships as follows.
CITY OF MANCHESTER. SATURDAY, March 10.
ETNA, SATURDAY, March &c.
GLASGOW, SATURDAY, March 49,,
rtLP i,ar
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To conclude with the musical Farce OF the
LOAN OF A LOVER.
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BYTHE GOvERNOR OF VIRGIN.
n PROOF NATION
kXEJUTivE DEPAkTME,

hiCAAoSp, July 10Th 1851. I
In the RequisitIon for the Militia, called for h,
he President Of the Confederate States, and am
,rseed in the Proclamation of the Exseutl,. q,
hs 18th inst, the following classes of psnou,
viii be exempted from the call
tiret.-An Operatives employed in the nann
racturs Of Arms. AmmuniiJa, .ud other Euni
ions Of War, and oil WOODEN Goods y he Tro,-.
md The per 0ns superintenci ing such Operative
whether toe MAJ ufAc;ure bs for the Coufsds,s.
.iae. or for the State of Virginis. Emplo, o.. AZ
he Southern Express Company In each ca
ne person or Persons employed mu.t obts h,
eri hca . OF the Military Odicer OF Dspar,mspi
'rn" 81 - h'rn or than before The exemvi,u
will be allowed.
e,vuu--.., = Ulcers of Banks and their Brs.eh..
who shall be certified by the President thereof 10
90 nsce sary for carry ing ON the operations oths
Institution.
fDied . ovsrsesrr of Farms. who shall produc,
he certificate of their employer or other suibo
zed sgsnt, that !hay are 90 employed.
.m. Logged in any Griss MIL. upon the produetios
( a certificate of their being so employed, by
am" I"sties II the Peace of their county or co.,
r..-.. Tho Police of the cities of Riehmous
itauntOn aud Fredericksburg upon the predue
llon Of certificate OF their Office from the Mayor
~ such city or corporation
1six.h Persons necessary to the operation aud
unning Of a'lioads, and the relair OF ;he
eollins stock; also, those necessary to the opera
cert fe stes from the Pres dents or buperinisnd
ants ii such Railroads, or the Managers Of ,ueh
G6lsRfdpn Lines
In addition 40 these exemptions, persons ara
authorized to obtain members OF Volunteef Com.
oalies TOR the War out of the ranks Of the Miliu.
Uompar les, nm tsr the Proclamation of the Exeeu.
i've calling for three thousand men. uatil tina,
nubber ire obtained; and when such . voluu.
., e. Com any is Org nIz.d, the persons enrolled
therein ara to be exempt from Militia ~ y, upon
producing the certificate OF the Captain vi such
.ompany.
All officers enrolling the Militis. or mastering
hem into ssrvics, a.s hereby ordersl to Gil
the exemptions hsreiu mentioned, aud give q
written discharge to those tho may have been
nrolled Or mustered into service, when satisfied
that the part es are eatitied 10 exemption.
JOHN LEfCHER.
.. All papers publishing the Proclamation
calling cut the Militia, viii publish this order.
L. IL
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A ScoUSDREL AT LAKaE.-The Unionville Is
O. Press, Of recent date, contains the fol

O. Press, Of recent date, contains the fol-
lowing:
man appeared suddenly in our town on
Friday last-whether on foot back, or what
way, we know not-and cut quite a swell
His first step was to buy new suit of
clothes, as the ones he had on was not in cor
respondence with those of q 'sport." He
put up at Messrs. FAINT & POwels Hotel,
without registering, which of course slipped
his memory. On being asked by some one
what his name was, he said he "never carried
name when he went travelling" He
claimed to be a native Of Virgins, and passed
off for q tobacco pedler, stating that his tea ms
were q few miles from this place, and that he
was anxious to engage mis- tobacco. He had
quite a surplus of California; rich dust, and
was quite oblging in changing several pieces
for paper money. He seemed perfectly ac-
Quainted with all the stations of our troops In
Virginia, and was quite sanguine of victory
on our side. lie purchased Havanas with
extravaganza, and seemed to enjoy them with
exceeding gusto. He visited all the bar rooms
in town, pitching into "old French as though
he were q familiar ACC uain lance, trea ting
every one who would take "smile' with
him. He seemed to be liberal enough not to
spend all his money in one house, but to dis
tiibute it generally.
His enjoyment was finally interrupted by
his asking q free negro to take game of cards
with him. The negro informed on him, but
too late for arrest, as he had taken the hint
and left for parts unknown. Suspicion was
Immediately aroused, and he was pursued
Sc veral miles, but he made good his escape.
We have since learned that he stole a horse
at Pacolet, in this District. and one over in
York. He is man about thirty years of age,
five feet eight or nine inches high, quick
spoken, and has a rascaliy cOuntenance. He
had on, when he left, black suit of clothes,
and black low-crown hat. He probably
would weigh one hundred and seventy pounds.
Look out for him, everybody.
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FsreiRn MeFcenarieg.

It's now we'll known that the mass Of the
fighting men of the Federalists consists of for
eieners, mostly Gernlus. GONE Of whom have
been but o short time in this country. One Of
the wounded mon a. Bethel stated TO Ger
IA m in our army tina. he had been but +
month in this country. He could not speak q
word of English. All the prisoners taken in
THO late aft air near Newport News are Germans,
and determined and truculent looking fellows.
Upon late interview with distinguished Of
fioer in our service, their Spokesman Q pre- 'ssd
himself very freely and impudenuy; md the
fsst, If they were able to speak our tongue,
were in too sullen mood to employ it. From
all quarters we hear Of the rreponderance of
the German element in the invading army
and the best sighting done on their side will be
done by these men. The Yankees are very
glad to have such substitutes, and will not be
very sorry 1t they never return, moro demo-
rallied than before by camp life, to become
source Of tsxwsnt and dread to those who have
endowed them sifh their powers Of mischief.
The foreign element in the armies Of the
enomy 10 one which We ought not to under
rAte and against which we must exert all our
vigilance and energy. At the same time, whilst
they are dangerous enough 70 warn US from an
excess Of confidence, Ien vhA sre fighting
upon their own soil and 10 defpnse Of their ma
1--we land are more than match for usEeepAry
invaders. The Germans, though brave aed
eoastsut people in defence Of their own land
are not tbs most military Of the European
nstions, Us has been oftsu demonstrated BY the
victorious legions Of France. Strange that
they who have often fought so bssveiy though
aIsnecessfaliy sgeinst iavasiop, should
become inysAefs; that they who have %
proalntly rallied under every revolutionary
Rag tn. has been spresd to the bssess In Ep-
r"p-, sb1uld ., readily become tbs sbisT
military insirauOents Of despotie possr
that they u,o have found 10 this country :
refuge from tvrAony should sex to deprive the
Southern s.&tes Of their rights aud liberties,
States wbieh, virgiriA 1t tbeir bead, rolled
hsek ths sa2s IT prescription against foreign
srs thss s~ ssssgtsg triawphsntly sysr the
sso!s Hsrth. rhssS remarks Of course do
saa sFpIy to the Gsp~sa population OF the
s,nsbsss Ssa'ss. whs. N SaatA Carolina and
e. s,ss essiiens " eur ssS cowwAawsslth.
sa snAg The most confpicasas and xsllsrf
eosa pioss VI ths southern cause.
whst ,ntssst dyss tie Northern reliance
ac.n f.ssisa = .i,tsncs pfsssntio{ he indspen-
asss. ssf rslisal ) tisads Of the South The
tsssA, ts1r,ag sbSt - saasesFs thsss " M,
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Enlistment.-Under the effect Of the proc
lamation, all those persons who are required
to perform militia duty, and who from vari-
GUS causes have not hitherto united themselves
to any of the volunteer companies, are nov
rapidly doing so. On yesterday Capt. g. A.
Wallace nearly completed the roll of names
which are to complete his ranks. There
will be no difficulty in completing the list, as
We are informed that the militiamen are not
to be permitted to remain quietly at their
own quarters, as is supposed, but will, in about
two days, be mustered into service, after
which time they will not bs permitted tc e''-
list in any volunteer company. After being
mustered into service they will be mustered
out of town to the place where they are to 60
into camp. The spot selected for this pur-
purpose, we understand, is the farm Of Adolph
Dill, ESQ.,, near this city.
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LOCAL NA1THRS.

FsJosiows 6keofing.-A case Of shooting oc-
CURED yesterday evening about four o'clock,
on Main strset, nearly Opposite Dickiuson's
hs& store. The party shot (who received :
ball from Colts pistol in his breast and ie
not expected to survive) is named Vim. D.
Wilson the perpstrator o. tho act. Geo. VI.
Bowman, was locked mp in the osgs by officer
Bib to await an examination before the May
or. One account represents the act to have
been wholly urjustifable; another, that the
wounded man was advancing on the other with
drawn knife. Both parties, if We hear Alright,
are soldiers. Bowman. it seems, had been
sent after Wilson 10 GARY him 70 camp. The
latter retreated into the street, and being
drunk, fell down, when . bystander seised hi.
musket. He arose and was coming towards
the other party wnen the shooting took place
If the shooting was done according to law"
it can, no doubt, be made to appear so. II is,
however, high time the shooting and stabbing
business was put stop to. This remark IL
adventured on behalf of law and decency.-
Wilson, who DR.. Peachy thinks will die, war
carried to the hospital.
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Xsskes Ligksnisy Rods.--Tn ola, -
whsn the Ffanklin or lightning rods A.. "ss'
Into uss, people had them Of a coras' sans
size. In the latter days, when Ysnks. ..S .o'
y won't for saving everything. the .r,s Spd'-
iron put IN them was 20 contracted th., OF
tactics were required to trace the mimi. - 'pee.
1t metal that wss set up TO ward on ~. ',n'sad
nings effects. While very few "vtrik;n ~. ssas'
recorded Of the old sort Of rod. Tia IL. an
seems to want no bstter fun than n e,'as
'orts Of mad pranks with the fragile ,r k.! vi
hat has supp!auted the substantial nd - =,
ldeu time. The private dwelling Of ". ne
I. Stokes, located on Church Hil1. vh;.t L.
been for some time past ewbellished -;.I nS
Of The new-fAngle1 lightning rods. VA. .. one
hY lightning during The storm on Satu,d.",uek
Che members of the household vers '.st
third story when tn, shock came. IT,. !" 'ae
travelled down uninterrupted to tina .. aaa
story, when, coming In contact with sloh"
lar mass Of glass, it entered the hou.. h
'mau orihce on the outside, which ipc,.:..s
good dimensions before it broke throussa
Whom in tho room It tore of all the plast.r;ea..
II partition, and beat hasty retreat for n.
basement, from which it escaped by an o,.s
ioor to the kitchen. fifteen feet Of, knockinsaa
aat-iron from the hands Of q servant, and r.
originating her with sufficient fluid to par,i; ~.
Ter energies. Luckily no damage beyond ,h.s
recorded was done, though no thanks are an. . ).
The Yankee lightning rod. The latter Nv
proved their worthlessnsss and ineficisne, :.
many contest with the ETHEREAL vapor, vb;ss
nas such woudrous power for evil. Most !,
he old houses in tho country are furpi.b.S
With large lightning onductors. We seldom
rear Of their being struck. If struck. .hs
electric fluid generally glances of, as if son
vinced that his customer was too tough !.
,andla
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Arriuals-Ameng the arrivals at the Ex-
change yesterday were VIM. H. Rogers, Great
Salt Lake City, Utah; Z. Colburt, Newbern,
NC; J. D. Shackleford, Miss; M. P. Chris
tan, Lynchburg; Capt. j. H. Erskine, I'd
Regiment Tennessee Volunteers S. f. Max
well, S. c.; Maj. j. IL. Hartman. Staunton; NJ.
L. Bowie, Ala; Harry Cady, Allegheny coun-
ty, Va.
At the Spotswood the following &C.
Beard, M. D., Louisiana Volunteers David
Watson, Louisa; Dr.. William A: Thorn.
northampton, Va. ; Hon. T. L. ClingmaD,
N. c.. H. E. Johnston, Baltimore; Thoma.
Lubbock, Texas DIR. Thos. Marshall. Louis
vile; Leon Schisano, Vice-Consul of France at
Norfolk.
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The Norfolk Nayy.Yard.

The Secretary of the U. S. Navy has good
deal to say in his late report Of the "unfortu-
nate calamity" Of the loss Of the Norfolk
Havy-Yard. His evident modification over the
disgraceful ahandonmeut of this valuable es-
Enlistment by force of eighteen hundred
lighting men, who we're scared sway by a So
ries of wsli-tined and wen-exeeuted railroad
whistles, almost consoles Us for the negligence
of Virginia in permitting Old Point to remain
in the hands Of our enemies, when it might
have been taken with ease, and would have
saved an immense expenditure Of force and
money. With Old Point and the Navy. Yard
in our possession, we should not have required
. single soldier in the peninsula or In Norfolk !;
The immense fierce L, b Ia nov there might
tsve kssp defending .'estern Virginia or car
ryins the Sx into Africa, and the enemy
would have had n-ss 81 those advantages o.
aggression which his posssssos Ct this power
full fortress aifofds.