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The national Republican., 1861-10-31
LATEST BY TELEaRAPH,
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Hdlifdz, Oct. 3O.-Tbe steamship Europa has
arrived, bringing nearly eight thousand pounds
sterling.
Cotton had advanced ID. to ID, and was still
advancing. ...
Consols 92& to s2i.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Times
writes that the discussions as to the line OF
p6licy by France and England on the American
question is again renewed, and that possibly
Information brought over by Prince Napoleon
may have contributed to make the Emperor
more inclined to listen to proposals which might
be made in this respect by England.
DR.. Russell's letter alludes to the great naval
expedition, and says that the Government OF
the United States is determined to open the
cotton ports.
He does not believe In the oaths Of Soutf ern.
ers never to give bale of cotton to the Yam.
koss, but thinks that the temptation of high
prices prevailing will attract large supplies of
cotton to port for expectation, and that thus
Government monopoly may be created in cot
ton, and that strong protectionist Govern.
ment will scarcely fail to put on screw with
foreign customers, and thinks that the large
ports Of the South are tolerably safe.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
FROM NEW MEXICO.

Kansas City, Oct. 3O.-The Santa Fe mail has
arrived, and brings the following intelligence
A company of Texas rebels were routed, not
long since, by company Of dragons from
Fort Craig. The captain and ten men we're
killed and thirty wounded. The remainder Of
them escaped to Mesills.
The dragons from Fort Wise we're pursuing
a party Of rebels who had been enoamped on
the Arkansas river.
The New Mexican volunteers were ready for
service.
There is report that troops from the West
are approaching. They are supposed tv be
California volunteers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Funeral OF sergeant Brannan.

The funeral Of Sergeant Brannan, who was
brutally murdered by Lanahan on Monday
night, near Forrest Hall, Georgetown, took
place from the quarters Of the company, in the
hall, yesterday morning. The funeral was at,
tended by the members of company A, Second
Infantry. of which he was q member, and most
of the military quartered in Georgetown, as
well as large concourse Of citizens, who ac'
companed the remains to the Catholic Church,
near the College, when the services were CON
Quoted by the Rev. Father Ashwaden, after
which the remains were inferred with military
honors. The coffin was literally covered with
beautiful boquets and wreaths by the ladies
of GeorpetOWn,
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
A Grand Union Barbecue in Prince
>GeOrge's County, Maryland.

One Of the largest and most enthusiastic
gatherings of the Kind which have ever taken
place in that vicinity, came of on Tuesday last
in the Badensburg district.
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois. and Ohio,
were represented, as well rs Maryland The
meeting, which was a very largo one, was
called to order at IL o'clock-Dr. Joseph J. Du.
vail, President; Mr.. Dorset, Vice President; /;
Shelly Clarke, Esq, Secretary. DIR. John II
Bayne, the Union candidate for State Senate,
frat addressed the meeting. He was followed
by Mr.. Bradford, the Union candidate for
Governor. He ia decidedly one of the best
stump speakers in Maryland. He took the
ground that there was no use in trying to hide
the fact; there was only two parties In the
country-the Union party and the Rebels. Any
party that was not for the Union was against
Ii. and was not to be trusted.
He was followed by General Darlington, or
this place, who made the knees OF the so.called
Peace party smite together like Belshazzar's 9
when he saw the handwriting on the wall.
The candidates of the Peace party were called
on to take the stand several times, but they
refused, with the exception of Mr.. Marbery
who 10 a candidate for the Legislature He got
on the stand and in tremendous voice said he
wanted peace, but he could not tell how he
wished or expected to get 1t.
]. B. Brook, the candidate for clerk, and Col.
Oden Bowen, the candidate for the Senate on
the side of the so.called Peace party, and the
great bell-weathers of the Secession party
we're afraid to appe tr and let the honest yeo
men of Maryland know their true principles
Be assured Prince George will be true to the
Constitution and the Union on the first Wednes
| day in November.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Accident,

About FIVE o'clock yesterday afternoon, Levi
Davis, the quartermaster or the Forty'htth
Pennsylvania regiment, had his leg broken at
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Four
and. .a.half street, under the following ciroum-
stances: A friend of his, in playful man.
ner, had taken from him a pistol belonging
nnrsning him to regain it, fell In the street,
When a Government wagon, which was passlnlg, (,
at ,hs time, ran over his right leg, breaking II
below the knee. He was immediately taken 70
bis bis INJURIES il % we're properly dressed, and he is
now doing well.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Another washlnRton Company.

A company, composed mostly Of young men
recruited in the eastern section OF the city, WAS
AS company A, Third Maryland regiment, Col.
J. G. Mcconnell Most Of the members OF thls
company served through the late three months
campaign with credit, and will no doubt prove
themselves au acquisition to the regiment they
are attached to. The officers are Captain Fer
guson and Lieutenants Allen and Farrall.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
A Stabbing Case.

An alteration occurred near the Navy Yard
Baptist Church, on Tuesday night, between TWO
man named william Colquhon and william
Venabie. During the alteroation, a knife was
drawn by Colquhon, who stabbed Vena6le In
the left side, inhcting IA painful, though not
dangerous, wound. Venabe was at once con.
yeyed to his residence near by, where he Is
doing well under the skiful treatment OF the
physicians. The police of the fifth ward ar
rrested Colauhon and took him before Justice
McKenna, who committed him TO jail to answer
the charge Of an assault and battery win m
liant 10 XIII. Colsuhon is man some seventy
wears of age, while the other is not over hfty'
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Elccrton Of Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Library Asso-
clarion. I. O. O.. F., held on Monday evening,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: lillian. y,.o
President; Thomas Rich, Secretary; John I.
lass. VIM r. Mclean, Hugh F. Divine, Byron
A, Kiddsr, and John F. Havenner.
Though the library has been In operation
hut little over a year. there are already 2,295
books in 1t, including many OF the best ever
published,
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
T,. crv a. stiIi they Come {!

And ali we can hear Ia, War war war war; -
But, for my part tired Of the ola story o. vsry
latest newsY No. why, SMITH, No, 400 seventh
street, has lust received new stock OF .a EnLn ~
CLOTHING of every description and ne ohers @ " y
knack of selling his goods at lower rates than ts
other stores. How he does 1t, do not know b3. y,
can at out your boys with nice CLOTHINi at re
markably low prices, I advise all TO call q
SMITHS, No 400 Seventh street, oppoaite Pos
Once and look ut his New Stock, and they will b.
convinced that What Mrs. Jones said, Is 30.
aug So-8m
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Deaths OF soldiers.

The following soldiers died yesterday:
Daniel Losch, company /, Forty.seventh Penn'
sylvania, at Camp Griffin. ,,,
Rifles, at the Seminary.
Corperal Charles Monroe, company +, Twen-
tv.third New York, at the Columbian College.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Pardoned by the President.

Charles de Villiers, who was convicted az the
March term of the criminal court, for obtaining
goods under false pretences, and who had been
Sentenced to eighteen months Imprisonment In
the Pcnitontiary, was pardoned by the Presi-
dent on Monday last, on condition that he leave
the District within thirty days. and not return
within Ave years from that date.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Late from Havana.
IHCC ITOHHh n" "V"HUs
THE REBEL MINISTER'S TO EUROPE, MEssRs.
sLIDELL AND MASON, LAND AT .CARDENAs--
nuru Anr prcrIurn WITH nIsrINGuIsHEn

sLIDELL AND MASON, LAND AT .CARDENAs--
THEY ARE RECEIVED WITH DISTINGUISHED
CONSIDERATION.
Ne,o York, Oct. 30.-Advices from Havana to
the 25th inst, state that the rebel steamer
Theodora left Havana on the 23d for Charleston,
with arms, provisions, coffee, and twenty pas
to Brazil.
The Theodore landed Messrs. Mason and Sli.
dell at Cardenas, and they came overland to
Havana.
They were presented by the English consul
to the Captain General Of Cuba, and were re-
ceiyed with the highest consideration.
The American consul at Havana telegraphed
to the steam sloop.ofwar San Jacinto, at Trini
dad on the oath instant, to proceed to Havana
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Another.

Private Patrick Banagan, OF capt. hhlsnnns T.,
shot through the shoulder about hve O'CLOCK
last evening, by the discharge OF comraue - .
musket, which fell from against tree, where !.
had been carelessly placed. He was ~ ohoS
taken to the College Hospital, where his wouha
WAS found not TO be of serious character.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
M. L. Franklin,

Ontician to the President and to the military
stafis, keeps constantly on hand the best as
sor,ment sS% of arst. class Field and Naval Glasses,
Selling them at the lowest Eastern prices: I'm, I'M
proved Pebble and PerscSpic speS'aSesi yesipht dr
His establishment is 244 Pennsylvania avenue
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
LIELMBOI+DS BUCHU FOR THE BLADDER
II HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Kidneys.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Gravel.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dropsy.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for nervousness.
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for Loss Of Memory.
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for Loss Of Sight
HELMBOLD' BUCHU for Dimness Of Vision.
HELMROLD'S BUCHU for Difficult Breathing.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Weak Nerves
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Obstructions.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Excessss arising from
Indlscretion and all Diseases OF the
SEXUAL ORGANS,
SExisting In either SIX, from whatever cause orig
mated and no matter ofHOW LONG STANDING.
FHELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU 10 pleasant
Price 81 per bottle or six for $6. Delivered to any
address accompanied by reliable certificates
Depot 1o4 South Tenth street, Philadslphia.
sept 6-3m
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
From California.
RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE DEATH @

RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE DEATH OF
GEN. BAKER-HIs PROBABLE SUCCESSOR.
San Francisco, Oct. 27-7 O'Clock, P. M.-The
announcement of the completion Of the over
land telegraph at I O'Clock last evening, sent a
thrill of Joy throughout the community.
demonstrations In honor of the event were In
readiness when the second through dispatch
from the Eastannounced the death of Col. Baker,
whom almost every citizen here regarded as
A personal friend and the universal Joy was
thus changed to sorrow, and the celebration
postponed.
The friends of ex-senator Gwin say he
Aspinwall, and expects to meet his family AT
Savannah, who will accompany him thence.
Politicians, well informed in Oregon matters
EXPRESS the opinion that the Governor will
appoint Benjamin Starke, of Portland, to sue
ceed Colonel Baker in the Senate. His sym.
pathies are said to be with the secession move
ment.
however, much hope Of success.
The San Francisco Woolen Factory, valued
at 500 900, was burned yesterday. The prop
erty 10 insured to the extent of $40 1000, In the
| following companies: Hamburg Company SO,
900; London and Liverpool Company, 100000
| Elna, 81, 900; Connecticut, $4,000.
| The u. 8. steAmer Sarsnac leaves this port
to-day for cruise in the neighboring waters.
IMPORTANT FROM JAPAN-TaE RUSSIANS IN POS
| SESSION OF TEE KEY TO TIE SEA OF JAPAN.
The ship Chase arrived yesterday from Cal
| culta, via Hagdai, on the 10th of September
bringing intelligence that the Russians hac
| taken possession OF the Island of Isas Sinta
af, er short engagement with the Japanese.
| The island Is about 5Q miles long and l5 miles
wide, lying midway in The Straits of Corea, ant
forming the key to thessa of Japan.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
LOCAL NEWS.
To Advertisers.

Nearly rxN thousand copies of Tho tepnb.
kcan are circulated among the floating popuia'
ton every day besides thelargs number served
to regular subscribers. Advertisers win take
note accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
FROM The soUTg.

Louisville, October o. The Louisville Cour.
Ter, now published al Nashville and issued
from Bowling Green, has the following dis.
patch:
Richmond, October N-The track of the
up from Fairfax Station MANASSAS.
breckenridge, Preston, do Humphrey Mar,
sball arrived at Richmond snIhe 2lst. They
were received with great oordhity and enthu.
siasm. ,
Cen John Grayson, commanuy the Florida
forces, died at Tallahassee.
Governor Moore, of Louisiana, g issued an
order, recurring ,ll persons leav- New Or.
iaans and Jefferson Point on ste. boats, for
Memphis, Mem to obtain passes from th,xocutive
| office.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

CuEAT RUSH TO SMITHS, No. 46O
(T seventh street, to see his new stock Of Fall
Clsthing, Trunks, Hats, and CAPS. DOT s-ln
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
Latest from sglress Monroe.
SAILING OF THE GREAT ExPEDITION-A sPLEN

Baltimore, Oct. 3O.-The Old Point boat ar
rived this morning, bringing the following
news:
Fortress Monroe, Dot. 26.-The great fleet
sailed this morning. The Wabash taking the
lead. At daylight, when gun was fired as a
signal, and the Cahawba bringing up the rear,
the vessels, about fifty In number, formed in a
line few miles down Hampton Roads, and went
out between the Capes in splendid style.
The Baltic had the Ocean Express in tow.
The Vanderbilt had the Great Republic in tow,
and the Illinois had the Golden Eagle in tow.
The morning was beautiful, and the season
and scene the finest OF the kind ever witnessed
on this continent.
There is no other news Of importance at Old
Point,
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
FROM KENTUCKY.

Louisville, October 29.-Col. Thomas official
account Of the Wild Oat affair, says the oppos.
ing forces we're nearly equal in number, and
that the Union forces repulsed the enemy with
great loss to the rebels and but little to the
UniOnists.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
THE BLOCKADE OF sAyANNAH-cAPTv OF A
REREI, SCHOONER,

thai the sloop.of.war Dale captured sooner
,aIen a with rice, while endeavoring to T the
hiook ade of Savannah for CUBA.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

DUTCH BULBOUS ROOTS ATAUCT7ON

DU7CH BULBOUS ROO7S At AUCTION.
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, October sIst,
tax O'Clock, at the Auction Rooms, we shall sell,
q lots to suit
Two cases superior Dutch Bulbous Roots, from
the celebrated Nursery of Van Der Schools
4 Son, Haarlen, and comprising Doubs and
single byacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Nsrcissus,
Iris, kc., &c
Terms cash
JAS. G. MCGUIRE CO.,
oct 29-d Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

DAIsINs, PRUNEs, DATES, SC.
IL l26 boxes Bunch Raisins
90 boxes Prunes
90 trails Dates
rs barrels Dried Apples
barrels Cranberries
800 drums Figs
20 dozen jars Brandy Peaches
10 casks Currants
Just received, and for sale by
oct 24-eod6tif MURRAY SEMMES.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

OUTER, CHEESE, &c.
ID 80 kegs choice Butter
125 boxes Cheese
8 900 lbs Goldfish
900 lbs. Hake do
200 boxes Scaled Herrings
90 barrels New Mackerel
10 barrels New Pick es
Just recei, ed , and for sale by
OCt24-8liteod MURRAY 4 SEMMES
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
AUCTION SALES.
By '.o. MCGUIRE . co., A.ssio...r..
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY

BY virtue Of deed of trust from 0amal,e, B.ilv
and wife. dated February I'D 1852 and recorded ia
liber j. A. 8. No 100, foios $50 &c. shall ssil ss
trustee, on THURSDAY, August seth, st O'CLOCK
II front Sda Sf tss prsms :, psS!c suction
tho city OF Washington known Is the western half
hundred and thirty three, (Sss in the plat Of said
city, the same having front of twenty eight (2s)
,eet two (2) inches on @ street north, and hne
Terms: One third cash; the balsnoe In equal n.
,talments, at six and twelve months, secured BY
Iced of trust on the premises II the terms Of sale
are not complied with within five days thereafter,
the trustee reserves the right to resell % the r and
cost Of the defaultng purchaser
All conveyanoing at the cost q the psrchsses.
JAS. g. MCGUIRE, Auotionesr.
A1Tbe above sale 10 unavsida bly, post
poned, on account OF the rain. until THURSDAY
JAS. Q. McGtfkE . CO.,
aug so-d1 Auctionesrs.
81 The above sale Is further postponed
nd place. N. BLAIR, Trustee.
sep 7-law8ds Auctionser.
~ The above sal. " further postponed
Iutl MONDAY, oatober 18th, same hour and place.
JAS. C. SQUIRE d CO.
oct 2lS2s-gt Auctionsers
~ The above sale is still further post.
'oned until MONDAY, NOy 18th, same hour and
JAS. MCGUIRE 4 CO,
oct 2s-2t Auctl loneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

At Hospital at Oolunbian College, Washayton
Oct. rs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31
croK AND wouH1np soLDInRs,
- IN HOSPITAL. ~
Published in conformity with the resolution Of
the Senate Of July 16, 1861.

Al General Hospital on e street, bc,oeen Fb,vH
and Eth Streets Washington, Oct. rs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

AT. General Hospital, Union Hotel, CORNER Of
Bridge and Washington streets, Georgeto,on
Oct. rs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-31

Sick remaining IN the Hospital for Buptiv.
Diseases, at Kaloramd, Oct. "a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

s WET NURsE.-wANTED, BY A RESPECTABLE
"A married woman, baby @ vet her own honie
having lost her own baby Best of reference None but
ose who pay for the best Of need apply Can AT
sos 9th av.i room No. u for i've days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

A WIDOW LADY, A STRANGER IN THIS CITY
"A wishes 10 lind so,ne respectable oecupaton would have
no objection 70 yel Or would ACT m the capacity Of house
Keeper In some French or American family speaks the
frenyn language luenty much object
good home. Beat reference. Address Mrs Wilson, Herald
eaice - -'-'-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

ytTANTED--A SITUATION BY A RESPECTABLE Girl.
w general homework IN pisae family; is good
aid iIoner. Can be
her place. 35i Ill eks St. between Sscket Unon ss,
South Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

DESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL DESIRES A SITUATION
III good plain cook is first baker bread
and pies and FIRST rate washer and ironer; is willing and
phg1ng; she would wish to live with family
she has parents friends this country Gail
for two days al Ae West 10Th ST. between 9th and 10Th avs
first floor :
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

~ ZION; neat shrtmaker and can do all kinds Of family
sewing: would assist with chamberwork me wasing
objection TO leave the city city Cali West
2ith st., rear house, second floor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29
OCTOBER 20, 1sel.-TRIPLE SHEET
HELP wANTED--MALES.

yVANTED--a SNARE HONEST YOUTH ~ RE
w tail hosiery store; WAGES So week. Apply between
and 10 A. H. TO Mr. Cotren, 272 Fulton ST. Brooklyn. Must
have good references
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

NTURsE.-wANTED, BY CAPABLE PERSON. A
~ situation us childs nurse and scamstrcss take the
entire charge of infant will make herself
full required The best of city reference given Call for
two days at i23 West 10th st., near 7th av
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

S,ITuATIONS WANTED-BY TWO YOUNG WOMAN;
- first class laundress chanbermaid and Iaun
dress the other ~ first class waitress would ike live
gether both give the best Of city C
West
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

yTASHtNa WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE OMAN;
w has the best OF daonS; do lulls hue
cs neat and careful French nurg and box peang:
no obstacle 70 prevent all atten.n families by the month
preferred; single gentlemen by the Dozen Cali adj.
dress 30 corner 2lth ST. and lOl stairs hAek
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

CsITUATroN wANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE LAD.
y who writes good hand and bring the best recon-
ibfdy and honesty In
business; printing preferred Is saisheA with moderate
wages. Address IL NJ c. Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-29

NEW ENGLAND LADY AGED TWENTY-FIVE, OF
IA much experience In sewing OF all kinds and house
keerng wishes an immediate engagement assistant in
srs house tSiih or without ehidrcn or would travel viii
aatisacon Address FOR month r. N, box ia Heral
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-06

A UCTION NOTICE. LARGE, POSITIVE,
n AND PEREMPTORY SALE AT AUCTION
CAsH-0n wEDN EsDAY, April 10th, at o'clk, at
the auction room under the spotswood Hotel,
Cook, Organdie Robes, Dress Goods, Bersge
Robes. Jsconet Robes, Lace Nantes, French
Bersg Shawls, Parasols. Balmorai skirts, GLOW ss
Hosiery, Swiss Edgiugs aud IGserting-, Collars,
Searfs, and the sn,ire balance OF his stock, to
close business. Catalogues and samples will be
ready on the morning of sale. Merchants, con-
sinners, and the ladies are most respectfully in
vited to attend, as every article put up will be
sold without limit reserve.
Ne Sale 10 commence precisely at o clock.
CHAS. A. GWATKIN.
+. B. Cook Auct ap 6-tds
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-06
NOPtheru Markets.

NEW YORK, April s-Noon. Stocks loEer-N Y
Cen.rais 70; Va. 6's "a: Mo, e's e21: Mot
ton steady-Upland Mlddiing l2i@Ei. Flonl
ties slightly declined. Corn do.-mixed o29tss.-
Pork frm-Iness fl7MSl7.a5. Prime $40 Whiskey
firm ut ls4@isk. Sugar heayy--Orlea8s 44alsi
Muscovado a!@5;. Coffee drm at lltIIl. MoIas-
ses. heavy-Orleans s2ae?s Turpentne steady a,
50. Rosin firm 81 80. Rice steady. Stocks ex-
York Centrars 7df; Virginia s's "a; Missouri s's
8si.
mia SIS at si5is 900 Tenness ee ss at IS; SO Goa
do at f74i; and so 900 North Carolina as at $500
BALTIMORE, April s:-Plour higher-City Mills
rs 81; Howard and Ohio 81. so6p6. Wheat steady
red 81 .3oGe1 49, white 81. 5ofGl So. Corn quiet
yellow oeGg6ic.; white ei@t3c. Mess Pork Sl7
prime $i4. Coffee unchanged. Whiskey l7i9Dlsc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-06
SECOND DISPATCH,
From aShinptOu.

WASHINGTON, April Sit is said hire Re-
publican Governors met here last night
1t is reliably said the Administrative n in
tends concen trating all the available forces at
Tortugas and Key West, and then supply
Fort Pickens if attacked. They can take over
troops from Tortugas
There will be war enough to cause the Dor
der slave Sta ties to secede and join the South
ern Confederacy, and then their independence
will be recognized Blockading the mouth o!
the Mississippi, and re-taking Ship Island are
talked of.
Agents of New York bankers here tele.
graphed homo to-day that a collision is in
evitable. Much excitement prevails in New
York State and city.