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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-18
PEACE MEETING IN LOUISVILLE.

lpt LILLE NJ, august L. iSbl
A peace meeting, called by prominent rebels for this
evening was held at the Court House. As the crowd
entered the hall many singing the Star spangled
Banner"
James Speed Unionist, was called to the chair and
James Trabue secessionist also nominated by the
persons calling the meeting division Of the House took
place, when Speed declared elected The secession
lists, numbering hundred then withdrew shouting for
the Southern confederacy.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Speed Wolfe, Harlan
and others and the resolutions were adopted with but
one dissenting voice
The preamble and resolutions follows
The preamble forth tina, there no misaking the
position of Kentucky in the present civil war; she
unalteraby for peace.
Resolved That while this state desires to be true to
the Union, she also desires TO have peace with all the
States.
Resolved That earnestly desire the restoration of
peace to every part of beloved country and the
speediest and surest mode OF ceciing that result
peal Tor cessation OF the war now being made on the
Union
Resolved That we behold in a dissolution of the Union
a remedy Tor no evils but an aygrav alton Of all
Resolved That we do not how peace enduring and
substantial is to be attained by the establishment OF two
independent governments within the present Union
Resolved, That deprccate the attempt being made
to produce by force disruption Of the Union
Resolved That for the purpose Of restoring peace all
patriotic abandon the sectional parties at the North
and the South aud that the rights Of the government
should not be abandoned while it dictates armed re-
Resolved That the neutrality Of Kentucky but fore
Swallowed her love for peace and that all negotiations
looking TO the constitutional settlement Of all sectional
differences, and to the preservation Of the Union shall
have her hearty cooperation.
Resolved, That we are unwilling that any foreign
Power shall own the mouth OF the Mississippi river or
any ports Of the Union, and therefore unateraby
opposed TO dissolution Of the union-that we are for
our country now and forever whether assaed foreign
domestic enemies. ~
The resolutions were unanmsusly passed by the crowd
who filed the hall to Overlooking.
THE SIXTEENTH MASSACHUSETTS REGI
MENT.
BosroS, August II, 1851
The Sixteenth Massachusetts, regiment Colonel wy
man. will leave Camp Cameron at to-day, march
to Boston, and proceed via Fall river and New York to
the seat Of war.
BosToy--P. NJ.
The Sixteenth regiment left at $50 p NJ via Fall River
regiment of cavalry IS beng raised in Massachusetts
for the war.
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MORE ABOUT PIE PRfVATEERS.

Extract from letter dated at st. Thomas, August s,
lS6l:-
Several confederate prva.eers have seen In these
waters, and two of them well armed and well equipped
have supplied themselves with provisions; at 81.
Johns Porto Rico the other at Curacao but this
have heard Of no prizes being taken At this
American steamer apparently of the Northern States
is coming into port
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The BLOCKADE AND THE PRIyArEERs
THE PRIvATEERS AT WORK.

PmIAnnPmA, August II, 1861.
The Charleston Courier Of the 9th instant announces
the arrival there Of the officers Of the bark Rowena of
Philadelphia, from Iaguayra, captured by prvateer
The Courier also states that the prvatecr JEFF Davis
has captured large Philadelphia brig from Havana and
taken her into Brunswick Georgia. the absence Of the
bockadng brig Perry.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS, BANKS AND THE
GOVERNMENT LOAN.

BosroN, August II, 1851.
The Boston banks agree to take ten millions and the
country banks five millions, the first instament Of the
government loan.
Colonel L. " Lander Is a visit to his father in
Lynn, who lies at the point Of death.
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GOVERNOR JACKSON'S FORCES.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, August II 1861.
We learn from reliable sources that six hundred State
troops, we'll drilled and equipped, leave Fayette Harvard
county to-day with the intention of joining Governor
Jacksons forces in tho southern part the State
hundred Of them are sad TO be mounted
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BALTIMORE, August H. 1861.
letter from westernport, Md, opposite Piedmont,
dated the 18th inst says that the Union scouts last
day night succeeded capturing three notorious rebel
bridge burners at New creek
force Of eleven hundred rebels s reported Rom
ney The Union troops at New creek bridge and
pect to be attacked by them The Unionsts have been
been reinforced.
large number of fugves from vrgnia--men, wo-
men and children, in great dsress-ao daily passing
through Westernport. seeking refuge
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THE PRIVATEER DIXIE.

Edward Gomez steward Of the schooner Mary Alice at
the time of her capture by the rebel schooner Dixie fur
nj hes with the following list of the officers and crow
OF the Dixie
Thomas J. More Master
George u. Walker First Lieutenant
John W. Marshall, Second Lieutenant.
L. D. Benton, Third Lieutenant
Charles Ware, Gunner.
George o. GLADDEN.. Boatswain.
W. }. Newfric, Cox.
C. Butcher Steward.
+. Morse, seaman.
A. Hluett, seaman.
J. j. NJ Cavo, seaman
j. Ferguson, seaman
George Samson seaman
Frank LafaTs oman.
Antonio Domnick, seaman.
Mariana Baldie, seaman.
Alexandra Martinoliek, seaman.
DominiCk SDissa, seaman.
John Casa seaman.
Juan Veriesa, seaman.
Joseph Carpa, seaman.
John Glen, seaman.
Henry Eden, seaman.
John Renan, seaman
G. J. II. Prince seaman.
G. w Rafnni seaman.
John Vocal seaman.
John Goonca, seaman.
Charles Forester seaman.
G. d. Crawford, seaman.
This list found board tho Mary Alice, in tbs
cabin after her recapure by the Wabash and sup
posed to have been left there by the rebel captain John
IL Marshall who had been put in command OF her.
MIR. Gomez says that the privateer who put
in charge Of the Mary Alice told him that the rebels
six privateers out, which had sailed from the port of
Charleston alone.
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THE PRISONERS AT RICHMOND.

We have been requested to state that list of the
prisoners at Richmond the name Of J. f. Donclson Of
Company b, Eighth regiment, has been omitted.
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INTERESTING FROM BALTIMORE.

ARREST OF REBEL BRIDGE BURNERs-AN ATTACK UPON
THE UNION TROOPS AT NEW CREEK BRIDGE En-
PEcTED, ETC.
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Edward Gomez, steward of the schooner Mary Alice
the time of her capture by the rebel schooner Dixie
nshes with the following list of the officers and crow
ott hp iyia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

NOTEWORTHY The utter unrslisbillty Of ths
sensation accounts Of England's action upon the
Mason and slidell seizure" question, is Apply
illustrated by the fact that they embrace posi.
i've declaration that Lord Pslmerston has sent
out his HIfinafSrl, 70 be presented by Lord
lyons to this Government. That 10 to say; hat
England proposes 60 open her negotiation upon
the subject by an act, which was never, in diplo-
macy, before resOrted to, except to close such
negotiation!
Or, In other words that England has deter.
mined 70 commence the matter with what sn
civilized nations will regard a. being an svowsl
Of the purpose Of going to war with the United
States. "secesh" grows desperate on the other
side Of the Atlantic. OF Il would hardly have
resorted to such foolish dodge TO operate upon
public sentiment In the loyal United States.
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SAMUEL w. THOMPSON,
~ S1OPRNNsYLyANIA AVENUE.
Part OF Store Of +. A. Lake d Coz

UHdtT bT0Nn'S HOteI.
Has in store on consignment. for sale at Retail
or WholsSaIs.
An immense stock of LADIES' and Cents Hand
kerchie o, from the common goods At 81 per dozen
70 the very fine French Needlevork and Lace
Edges.
Elegant Goods for Christmas Presents.
Gents Linen and Silk Hand kerchiefs. in all
grades, from IL cents each, to $40 per dozen.
Gents Linen Collars in all styles. from our OWE
manufaotory, at Troy, New York at 10 oen 8 each
and upwards, about haf the usual price for the
same goods.
Gents soaIfs, Neck Ties, &c, over 30 styles,
Custom-msde Shirts at sI.25 to sa2S, on hand
Shirts measured for here, and made to order In
measures forwarded every SATURDAY morning
UndeTgsrments, osierJ, @ loves, DO, for Ladies,
0entIemt n, an hlldren. de IL II
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DIED.,

DIED,
On the 18th instant, WILLIAM HENRY, aged
months ana 10 days, youngest son of Frederick
take these little lambs, said He,
And lay them on my breast,
Protection they shall find in me-
In me be ever blest
The relatives And friends of the family are re-
questrd 10 attend his funeral on to morrow Tues
day) afternoon at O'Clock, from the residence of
his pasents, on Seventh street, between Z and G.
streets east.
On the evening of the 18th instant, after short
illness, Mrs. GEORGEANA M. LEWIS, aged s.
years.
Her friends ans Acquaintance are invited to A.
tent her funeral, from her late residence, AVS
Thirteenth street, three doors from Penn avenue,
AT l O'Clock to morrow tuesday,
On Sunday evening the 18th in sta Mt, at o'clook.
hEHEN GlVENEY, wife Of Bernard 6Iveney,
aged rs years.
Her funeral will take pacs Tomorrow tues
day. morning at 10 O'Clock. at st Mary's Church,
on Filth rect, bstveen and II, to Mount OliVet
CemeterJ. The friends of the family are respect
III ly rec Rested to attend.
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A NEW SUPREME CouRT REroRTER.-This
forenoon the Supreme Court Of The United States
unanimously appointed Tor elected) the Hou
jeremiah s. Black, Of Pa, late Attorney Genera.
Of the United States, 10 be the reporter Of theii
proceedings ries Howard, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16
SECOND EDITION.
THREE O'CLOCK, p. M
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
An AUT0PeY.


On Friday evening an autopsy wss made upsz
the body Of the deserter Johnston, st which On
Hamilton, Little, Mcclellan, J. b. Alexander,
and q large number Of the surgical fraternity
were present. II was fully sscertained that tho
afst voney OF eight shots were fatal, three balls
having entered the heart, and what was supposed
to have been grOan from the criminal a. be fell
forward (and which induced the order for tho
second volley,) was nothing more than the noiss
from the escape OF gas. The examination ELECTED
the fact that none ofthe balls trdel passed fkscssL
the body, though fred NJ only six PAGES distance
This singular fact was explained upon the theory
that the balls In trsversns short distance had
not acquired the rotary motion giving them nc
menium. Some Of the balls passed through the
body lodging in the back skin. Rut one Of tie
balls wa, nat;ened and that Il ., supposed struch
. button.
NAVY YARp.
The only arrival since our last report 4. that Of
the Mount Washington, which went down sst-
urdsy morning returning that evening. Ms>rs
Hale, CLARK, Edwards, Rice Of Mass, Rollins Of
a., and Others, went down on the Mount
Washington, and after passing stump Point the
steamer was stopped, 70 not being deemed e1psr
dient to expose her to the enemyS Gre, and thS
party took to the boats and proceeded 20 Budd,s
Ferry Two shots were Fred by the rebels a. the
boats, but without effect, both going wide q
their mark. It's thought the design Of the enc
my was not % much TO iniure the party a. 10 vv1s
TO draw the steamer down within range, 70 pick
up the boats. The Mount Washington reports
all quiet with the fotills. Ia coming Nd she
met the Hugh Jenkins, with number Of sohoon.
ers and smaller vessels in tow
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THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
LANDING OF FEDERAL TROOPS ON
SHIP ISLAND.
MORE TROOPS no FOLLOW.


BALTIMORE, December 16.-The Old Point boat
which arrived this morning brings the following
news:
FoRTRBss MeNRoK, Dec. l5.-Ne Gag Of truce
boat Left to-day, on account Of the heavy wind.
The steamer James Adger arrived here this morn
ing from Baltimore.
The chartered steamer Constitution, Captain
A. T. Fletcher, arrived here this afternoon. The
Constitution Left Boston on November 2it with
the 2oth Massachusetts and 9th Cohnectcut rsgi-
ments, and arrived at Ship Island on the I'd Of
this month, and all tho troops were minded nsxt
day In four hours by some rebel steamers which
bad been captured by our fees. She remained st
ship Island for four days, when abe sailsd Coz
Key West ana Havana, stopping az Havana tvo
days.
The Constitution VIII take In coal st This place
aud sail for Boston tomorrow morning, when 10
IA supposed she viii take on board thrss more
regimepts for the South.
A steamer, doubles the spsuidins, coming
mp the Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

THE STAR IN THE FtRsr wARp,-Mr. John
Mathews Ii the sole agent for serving the Sta, to
subscribers In the First Ward OF this city. All
arrearages Of subscriptions will therefore be paid
ward for the Baltimore Sun, Of which he is also
the agent there 1w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

NoTICE.-Bevsre of connterfslts and anrrInci-
pied dealers eHdeavorins to dispose of their own
and other articles on the reputation attained by
Hs:nboLdS Extract BtehH, q positive and specific
remedy for diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, era
vel, D-opsy, TO-, 90, 30, Ask for HelmbOld's
Take no other. See advertisement II another col.
umn- $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

The NEW BRIDGE The new Government
bridge across the Potomac 10 progressing rapidly
The water has been drawn from the trunk Of the
Alexandria Aqueduct, and workmen are busily
employed In laying inside OF IL a substantial
flooring Of the roadway. The interior width Is
nineteen feet so vehicles can pass each other and
have few feet to spare. The tressel work on
the Virgins side 10 nearly finished, and that on
this side-across the Chesa peake and Ohio Canal
is ready to be put In place as soon ss wafer 10
drawn from the canal.
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MARRIED

In this city, on Thursday the 18th Instant by the
Wisconsin, to CoRNE:tGiA' s0fHfA KEYS,,
daughter of the late John Gordon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

COMMENCE THE Nsw TKLa With DIARY
II 10 useful !Si registering events, past present,
&c Iurrte-a valuable pocket companion for sol.
dien and business men-containing alnana c
year, memorandum, each account for each month,
with neatly printed headings. shillIngton, book.
seller, stationer, and newsdealer, corner of Four
different kinds, In various styles OF binding
Don't be without one Of these useful little souv.
entfs a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

SOLDIERS SPECIAL NoT1cR DO your duty to
yourselves, protect your health, use Holloway,s
Pills and Ointment. For wounds, sores, bowel
complaints, and fevers, they are a perfect safe
guard: Full directions how to use them will
every box. Only IS cents sl0
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BOARDING.

ROARD;-Respect.ble parties may find good
ID Board and we'll furnished Rooms, BY dcy,
week. OF month, in houses No. ATS and AIT 18th
street, three doors from Pa. avenue: and midway
between Wllards' and Kirkvoods' Hotels.
no IS lm$
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figures.
One prioe only.
purchase. PERRY& BRO,
Penn. avenue and Ninth It,,
de u cot "Perry f3uldlpGn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

o03 SEVENTH STREET,
Belotr Pa. dUEsus, (oppo. East and Centre Market
WASHINGTON, d. c.
MY stock embraces many artlc ies for Army pur-
poses among which are the following:
Canal Barrovs, Rope,
Wheel BarrOws, Axes,
Trucks-heavy and light PIcks,
Grind stones, Hatchets,
Avis, PICK Handles,
Blacksmith Tools, Ak Handles,
Portable FORCES, attain or stable brooms,
Camp Stoves, Forks
Letter Presses, ShOvels,
Powder and Burglar Spades,
Proof Wrought ron Log Chains,
Boxes, Halter Chains,
Fire and Burglar Proofl5th Chains,
Safes, Trace Chains,
Horse Powers, SvingletIees,
Portable Ovens, Hames,
Horse Buckle Curry Combs,
Water Buckets, Cards.
Measures, Hand Carts,
Stabls Lanterns, fsirbauks' Scsles-Hsy,
Cut Nails, Platform, and Counter,
Wrought Nails, Butchers Scales,
Horseshoe Nails, Butcher Knives,
Wrench5s, Hoos IToop.
Wagon Jacks, Strap Iron, &c, &C.,
Ok Gokes, Portable Mills for Grind
Large PlOvs, DO, 30, ing Horse Feed,
Hay and Staw Cutters, Maohuery OF all kinds.
Corn Shelters, de Is cow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

Nor THE MAN.-We are requested TO state that
the F. Butler mentioned in SATURDAYS Star &c
house 10 not Mr., Ferdinand Butler, restaurant
keeper, Fourteenth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

Nor THE BRIDEGROOM have been re-
quesed TO state that In the case of the disturbance
Of wedding on the Island, a night or two since
by three young women, who intruded their pres.
ence without being invited on that occasion, IL
was one Of the male guests, and not the bride
groom, who was claimed bv Miss Mary DonneIly
as hers and hers only Our Informant seems
shocked at the insinuation against the bride.
groom, who he says Ia quite a moral man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

GOING TO OUR THR BusINKss-CHANcE FOR
BAReAINs Having determined to quit the dry
goods business, we offer our whole stock OF goods
TO the public for less than New York wholesale
prices, which we are anxious to close by the LIST
OF January, with the privilege Of the store which
10 one of the best stands In the city, recently oc-
tween and X streets.
de l2-3t MhrrHxws 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

INNATE HKAr.-Some chap, who must have got
fdll head Of steam on before he went TO the lee
ture, complains in the h.ps5tiean and frtsl,i.
gssesr Of being sufocated at the Smithsonian on
Friday night The Smithsonian Hall Is notorI.
ously the best ventilated lecture room In the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

STEALING BRooMs.-Henry Fletcher, (colored, }
an old offender, was arrested on Saturday evening
and brought before Justice Clark, at the guard
house, for stealing a lot Of brooms from William
Lord, and yesterday was committed TO answer
the Oh afge before the criminal court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16
LATE LOCAL NEWS

crxrxXI cou.r-ro-dsy, nsw isdiesnsat
having been fornd against fstriek ssilivsns .
older charged with stealing two Colts rsvciSeo
rom Joseph Ernstern aud Henriens CLisens On
ne 2ist day Of September last, ne vss u'ea 40
ound guilty, a. indicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

IMPORTANT TO MILITARY MEN!
Army Regulation Hats
Mcclellan Fatigue Caps,
ChasEeurs de Paris Ca ps.
STAFF Caps made TO order. With appropriste de-
vIcee. ID. II. STiNEMETZ,
$50 Pa. syeuue, Gear corner 18th St,
between Willards' au0 KiIkuOCds' Hotels
HI Agency for Gltten's Cork CAP HsYelCck,
hiShly Tecommend ed for the use OF our rank and
HE BY LIEUT. Gen. Winfield Scott. de ll-lm
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.
WASHINGTON ARSENAL, 10th Deo 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS, to bs endorsed Proposals
for Fresh Beef wall be received az this Arsenal
until 10 m o. the 10Th instant, for the supply of
1862.
The Beef 70 be Of good and wholesome quality,
(necks and shanks excluded } In such quantities as
may be from time to time required, not exceeding
hVe times In each week, on suoh days as shall be
dsslgnated BY the Acting Assistant Conmsssry
Arsenal.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re
sPonsiole bidder. who will be required TO give
]. M. WHITTEMoRE,
de 10 let 1t. Ord. A. A, l., q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

NON Tas ,IME To ct Iog winssS
Dc u-lm nv" ai-E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

GAEAT ATTRACTIONS al Odd Fe!lOws' Hail to-
Light; new ballads, jokes and burlesques, excel
Jng IN spirit and novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT THE CAPITOL Rev
Mr. Kellogg, Ct Boston preached at the Capitol
on the Freedom Of the Gospel" The attend
snee was large,
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pROPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
Government Loan Agency,
OYFICK OF
LEWIS JOHNSON & CO.,
BANKERS,

CORNER OF Pa. AVENUE AND TENTH ST.
LEWIS JOHNSON, of our firm, having been
appointed Subscription Agent for the National
Loan authorized by the act of Congress of nth
uly 1851, we are prepared 20 furnish, to parties
iesrcqs OF making investment, any amount of
$40 Treasury Notes, OF convenient sizes.
no q II LEWIS JOHNSON A. On.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

To-MsRr Frank Brewer, the well known
comedian, makes his ant appearance at Canter-
bury Hall All the other stars remain, and with
the new bill Of decided originality the entertain
ment promises 10 be unusually attractive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

CHRIsrY's OPERA HOUSE, 10 the resort Of the
elite Of Washington, frequently falling TO &C
commodate the crowd which collects At in doors
To-alghl some new features In the way Of fun are
20 be presented by the Chrsty's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

BRowN's HOTEL CHANGES HANDs.-It Is I'M
derstood that on Saturday Mr.. Marshall Brown
sold his establishment to Messrs. Andrew Potts,
Cornelius w endell, and Thos. J. Fisher, (of the
Arm Of MCGUIRE Il Co } and that after the a Ut of
January the establishment will be carried on
under the auspices Of Capt Potts, q gentlemen
thoroughly competent to succeed even so efficient
a manager as Mr.. Brown has proved himself to
be through long and most successful career.
The sale we learn, embraces the furniture and
good will Of the establishment, Mr.. Brown re-
naming the proprietor Of the building and real
estate.
This house has been exceedingly well kept in
the past and has deservedly enjoyed great pros
perity. Under its new management the public
may count upon Its being kept In the front rank
of the FIRST class hotels Of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

TEE ACCIDENT AT THE CAPITOL 1t was Mr..
Robert Sleight, foreman Of the work on the new
dome Of the Capitol who fell from that structure
on Saturday, to the temporary roof bellows dis
lance Of 80 feet. 10 feared that the injuries be
received may result fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16
JP .BARTHOLOw,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Hardware l. Agricultural Implements,

$50 SEVENTH STREET,
Bclotr Pa. dUssus, (oppo. East and Centre Markell
WASHINGTON, d. c.
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FnE-on Saturday night last, the fodder.
house Of Mr. william Garrett, Montgomery coun-
ty, Nd was entirely destroyed by hre, together
with ali It's contents. The work 10 supposed 70
have been that Of IN incendiarY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

ACCIDENT Morris, q private in the
Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, stationed at
LewinsvIlle, Virginia, was accidentally killed by
the discharge Of musket In the hands OF COM
rsde, who was instructing him In the manual In
handling the musket, by some means or other, IL
wenI or It's contents-a ball and two buc kshot-
passing through Morris's head, killing him In
stantlV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-16

we are glad to hear by order Of the Commissioned
Of public buildings, B. B French, ESQ. Lamps
are to be placed along all the carriage-ways and
fOot-walis leading TO the building. The old
plsnking on the walk leading from the Institu-
ton to the Tenth street bridge is also being re-
moved, and q gravel walk substituted for 1t.
These Improvements were much needed.