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The SETTLEMENT OF THE TROUBLES OF TIE
TIMES Editor Of the Star: i agree with your
members of the Peace Convention, now assem-
bed In this city, should not permit the disorgan-
izers to defeat its object by preventing action;
but that, in such an event, and In the event also
of Congress doing nothing satisfactory, they
should unite with the conservative members Of
the latter body in recommending unoffcially
plan of settlement of their own. But do not
agree with him that IL Is absolutely necessary
they should submit definite proposition, though
Il would be advisable TO do so. They have only
TO recommend the call Of a National Convention
by the Legislatures Of the States In pursuance Of
the 5th article OF the Convention, and to request
the Border States to await the result of such
appeal to the sober second thought Of the people.
That paper signed by the eminent conservative
leaders now In this city, and who, in virtue OF
the revolution which has taken place in the opin-
ions and feelings Of the masses In both sections,
are the representative men Of the American
people, would accomplish its object, cannot be
doubted by any intelligent observer OF the signs
Of the times
The fifth article Of the United States Constitu-
ton provides that "COHgrsss tchsHerer ftUo-thirdS
Of both Houses shall deem 1t necessary, shall pro
pose amendments to the Constitution, dPpli-
cation of the Legislatures Of ftDo-thtrdS of the
SersrnI States, shall call con centt0R for pTOpo-
sing amendments, tChieh, either case, shall be
ralid 10 all iHtsHts and purposes, as part Of the
Constitutions, trher rafi by the Legislatures Of
three foKyfhS Of the several States, by eonrsn-
fionS IN thTse-foRrthS thereof, as the other
gTsSS."
Nots.-The writer Of the above communication,
like many other truly patriotic men, is deceiving
himself with this idea that the PRONUNCIATION Of a
mere proposition to hold National Convention
will be sufficient to hold the border states In the
Union. Upon it alone, the Union party would be
swept out of existence in three months, In those
States. Such Is the belief Of every member OF
the Peace Congress and every member Of the
Congress Of the United States, except Mr.. II
Winter Davis, from those States.
What is really required, Is a report from the
Peace Congress recommending terms for the set
Element Of the fugitive slave question, and the
questions Of slavery in the States and in Terrific
ries already the property of the United States and
the simple submission of whatever the Peace
Congress thus recommend, to the people Of the
United States in National Convention assembled,
By authority Of Congress. If some such a settle
ment is not obtained, our correspondent will find
his panacea of no avail whatever in the border
slaveholding States or every one Of their legiti-
mate representatives. are woefully In error with
reference to the true state Of their popular mind
ust now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

CAPTAIN NJ. G. MEIs., Of U. :. Engineers, re.
turned to his home in this city last evening, and
this morning, we learn, was restored to his late
position in charge Of the construction Of the Gov
eminent Aqueduct, by order Of Secretary olt
1t seems to be understood that he will also soon
De ordered to resume the charge Of the work on
the extension Of the Capitol and Post Office De-
Partment building. We are very sure that his
return to these positions ere the authority Of the
existing Administration expires will give as gen.
eral satisfaction to the Washington public as
aught that could possibly occur in such matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
Items Photographed from Washington,

WASHINGTON, Feb 2O.-The mail contractors
In the seeding States are continually asking
whether they will be paid as heretofore, to which
the Post Office Department responds atiirlnatvely,
stating that drafts will be issued TO them on the
Postmasters, to be paid frcm the postal revenue
collected within those States.
The Postmaster Generel has removed the route
agent between Grafton aud Parkersburg, Va on
the ground that he left his business, without per.
mission, to engage In secession movements in
that State. Several Postmasters In Kentucky and
Tennessee have also been removed for a simila,
cause.
The House Select Committee of Five on the
Presidents Special Message, transmitted January
Sth, will tomorrow make a report relative to the
stationing Of vessels etc. saying that the defence
of the Atlantic coast has been neglected aud con-
GLIDING with a resolution censuring the Secretary
of the Navy without delay or Inquiry, the resigna-
tons Of officers who were In arms against the Gov
eminent when rendering the same
1t has been ascertained that larger number Of
war vessels are aoat now than for the last twenty
years Other vessels may be fitted out in three or
four weeks. There Is, however, deficiency of
lieutenants, midshipmen, masters and medical
officers, as well as seamen, the law limiting the
last named to 5 $50 men.
There seems TO be quite dissension in several
Of the Foreign Legations here growing out of the
secession question. For instance it appears that
very contradictory reports have reached the Frenc
court touching the secession of the cotton States
nj. MERCER, the new French Minister since his
arrival in Washington last fall, has been in the
constant keeping Of Senators Benjamin, Slidell,
Mason ct oMHs genus. The consequence is M
Mercier is thorough secessionist, and has report
ed to his Government views altogether favorable to
the seeded States and against any hope of FEM
edy or reconstruction. Very different reports have
In the meantime reached Napoleon through bis
Consuls and other sources, and learn upon relia.
BILE authority that some explanation has been de-
manded of the Legation here.
Baron StoeCkl, the representative of Russia
also draws all his views of our national affairs
from southern statesmen. These he faithfully
communicates to his imperial master at st Peters
burg.
The well established rule of European policy is
| to recognize the independence of no new Govern.
nent until the same has been recognized by the
Government out of which the new one has been
carved. There has been but one exception to this
rule In Europe for century past and that was the
recognition OF the Independence of belgium BY
| the Congress of Vienna in lo3l. The better i'm.
preston here among European diplomats Is thai
| this policy VIII Ee rigidly adhered to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
AUCTION SALES.

By GREEN a. WILLIAMS, Auotiopeers.
INTENSIVE SALE Or HOUSEHOLD AND
Ia KITCHEN FURNITURE, SHUcK MATrkEssEs,
HURss AND BUGGI AT AUcTloN.-On ga lux
DAY, the sd instant, We shall sell, IN front OF our
ersl sssnr,m mt Of
New and second hand Furniture, Mattresses,
Chns, Glass and Crookery Ware,
tine hne Horse and Bukry,
With m.ny other articles which We deem unpec-
Toms cssh, except for horse and buggy, winch
viii ne on credit o. 80 and 60 days, with interest.
fs Il d GREEN WILLIAMS, Ascts.
EOR sALE.-The BUTCHER STALL No.
II as, lately occupied by e. Shoemaker IN the
Northern Liberty Market will be sold 20 the high
est bidder for cash on MuNDAH MORNING
next, st 10 O'Clock.
70 2I-St r. A. BROWN, Clerk.
By WALL a. BARNARD. Auouonecrs.
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, AND STOCK OF
U FANCY 6ooDs AT AUcTIoN-On MONDAf
MORNING, February IS, commencing n 10 60 u,
We will sell. at the stare and rtsldence Of I. sam
sta :, az snt, HIS entro Househod Eheote, such A.
HahogazylSJfss and Chairs, Piano,
Brussels ADD other Carpets.
Bureaur, Tables, large Mirror,
Kitchen FJrDitsrs.
ALSO,
Lsrre stock of Fancy Goods and Millinery Goods,
Hosiery, q ass Cases, &c.
With many other goods not here mentioned.
Sale positive. Terms cash.
fe7ld WALL q BARNARD. Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
spiri, Of the Morning Press

The IntsIIigsHesr argues the impolicy OF insist
Ing, as though they were essential to an adjust
ment Of pending difficulties, on any regulations
for the administration Of territory which has not
yet been acquired.
The Republican contends Mr.. Stanton's army
bill does not propose to confer upon the Presi-
dent any power to 'coerce State but simply to
protect the public property against robbery and
plumber"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

The MILITARY PARADE TOMORROW promises
to be one Of the finest ever seen in this city Full
particulars of it will Of course be found in to-
morrow afternoons Star. Advertisers DESTROYS of
availing themselves Of the immense demand for
to-morrow's Star should be sure to send their ad-
vertisements In before ~ m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
GENERAL ORDERS-No. 9,

%GENERAL ORDERS-No.
HEADQUARTERS ID. G. MILITIA
AuUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
r, WASHINGTON. Feb. g, 1851.
]. The following companies of volunteers ara
hereby organized as = batt,ion under the name Of
the =" lrst Rife Battalion" viz: VI
Washington Rifles,
Turner Rifles,
Metrnpoli an Rifles
Putnam hihss.
IL. The frat Rifle Battalion is attached under
the tempo airy comm. nd Of it's senior csptsin 10
thn seeocd pegiment o. infantry, Col J, Y. Davis
20 The htst brissds and will bs reported by COM
ns ndlag Ginger 70 BIigadier Gen. raj Bacon
~. he Washington Light Guard ia attached
70 the third sgiment Of infantry. and will be re-
ported to Col. Nj. Z. Bright, Commanding that
BY order Of Major General WzrsHrMAN.
CHI. LEE JONES'
10 - S Adjutant General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

IL Through Messrs. Taylor Il Maury, the
agents for Washington, we have the admirable
reprint Of Leonard Scott & Co. Of the Edinburgh
Review for Janhary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

The INAusURATIoS BALL saloon Is rising as ~
by magic, under the hands Of the army Of skiIlful
workmen employed upon It. We hear that appli
cations for tickets are pouring in upon the mana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
ORDERs-No. 3
HEADQUARTERS ID. C. MILITIA,

HEADQUARTERS ID. C.. MILITIA,
n. "AsHINGTOY. Feb. IL, 1861 Z
M, IA nonor OF the Anniversary of the Birthday of
washington tho uniformed militia of the IIisfrict
o. Columbia will parade in full uniform on Friday
DIVISION commanders will give the peoessayv
ORDERS for The PREPARATION of their Commands And
viii isport In Person to the Major General com
tIOns. " e'oioo tiuc-
Commanders of uniformed companies unattached
20 regiments or bTigades will report in person to
me MAJOR GENERAL commanding between the hours
on arc cloek m. oE the 21st inst, when posi-
lions In Ilne vii be assIgnfd o. Them
By order OF Msio, General wEIeHrMAN,
CHI. LEE JONES.
Ie ~ 1 Adjutsnt Genaral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
DEPARTMENT. NEWS

RESIGNED The resignation Of Commodore
josiah Tatnall, Of Ga, has been accepted by the
Navy Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
THIS AFTERNOON q TOMORROW

Bv ]. c. MCGUIRE a CO.. AuctIoneers.
CO Q00 CORPORATION OF ALExAN-
So,OOO pRIA STosk AT AucTIon.-On FRI
IDS AFTERNOON. February I'D, at O'Clock /,
at the action Rooms, we shall sell, IN sums TO
suit
S3OcO Corporation Of AlexandTIs6 per cent. stock.
Terms cash In current funds.
fe 20d }. C. MCGUIRE n CO., Auots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

O man was put ashore from Missis,ipni
Steamboat Last weef. and su bseae emily arrextsd n
Ne" orleans for expressing abolition sentiments,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

The QUEEN's SPEECH The British Parliament
was opened on the 5ih instan; by Queen Victoria
In person. Her speech Oh the occasion is confined
mainly to foreign affairs, Including reference to
the unhappy difficulties in this country as follows
'Serious differences have arisen among the
states Of the North American Union Ii Is i'm
possible for me 70 look without great concern upon
any events which can affect the happiness and
welfare OF people nearly allied to my subjects by
descent and closely connected with them by the
most intimate and friendly relations NV heart
felt wish is that these differences may be susccpti-
bic of satisfactory ad Justment. The interest which
take In the well being of the people Of the United
states cannot bat he increased by the kind and
cordial reception given 10y them 10 the Prince of
Wales during his recent visit 10 the continent of
America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
" The following significant hint appear. I'm
the Ch6fIesfon AIarcnru. - -

the Ch6fleston Mercury:
COPYRIGHT Some enterprising individual
copyrighte works at the South We DEPEND ar
most wholly upon the North for our books. and
there 10 now nothing 10 prevent Southern publisb
ers from ptranng Northern works as the NORTH
srn publishers have pirated from the Englisb
ANY one disposed 10 embark In the bushes.
should do so immediately, In advance Of any
copyright law A'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

TOR SALE-A FAMILY OF SERVANTS.
4 i've IN lumber. viz A first rate Cook and
House Woman. 81 years old she is unsuTpassod
as cook. pTeserver, pastry maker, &c. A Girl Of
l2yeers, hkely, smar', aud very useful as q nurse
and threa Boys, IL. = and years old respectively
liz 10 desired to dispose Of them together as they
are one family. Any gentleman desiring purchase
such family OF servants will please address q note
TO a T. G., Star Oos, and the adveI tiser will call
on him. fe le-lW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

NOTICE.
IN View OF the Importance Of efecting at an early
daJ settlement Of the affairs OF the late frm OF
Ciasett DodsOn, respectfully call the attention
OF all persons inds ed 10 them to this notice. and
firm VIM CIAGETsT '"o
70 10 cost Adminsit'r on estate Of n. ti.s.t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

1TEOTiCE-The BON. Jous CccHRANE. of
~ NsT YORK, Will deliver his celebrated Lee
f. ChSrch Rev. DR.. Ryan's,J On THURSDAY
EfENINO;zlst instant; to commence at halt-rast
ceeoS for the benefit of the Church. Navy Yard
onnhInuses run within two squares OF the Church
r x PROF. l., q. MARISI. At the reouest of
13 his pupils, will give another Soira, EaUl
sartcI AZ hiS academy, corner of Ninth and sts
on THURSDAY EVEN Nc, Felruary 81 IsSi'
Iieke e Ter gentlemen to be had of his pupils.
w. THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT M
- me Natiorai Medical College imedcaI de-
part9ent OF Columbian COlegel wi | he held at the
SsjmIl,t6hsonien lnstitGtion on THURSDAY Eve
edd-ess Will be delivered by Prof Jas j. WARITG
aftHr which the degrees Will he conferred on the
saausnes. Inc profession and the public are re-
ie 70 St JOHN e. RILEY, NJ. D., Dean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
Va RAT THE LADIES WANT TO KNOW.

w here they osn buv Jnuvan's Kid Gloves vhite
black, and cclortd, ~ Il cts good quality hid
EioHes sly, 80, and ga cts; best Kld Gau1tlets
ltles Of English snd German Hosiery for ladies'
and chIldren Silk LIsle Thread and Cotton G loyes
keIchlefs, At rs cts. per dozen; fine embroidered
And hem stitched Idkerchiefs, at reduced pricee
sHd VeIs, az low prices; silk Robes and Fancy
SlIks; at half price; all wooden Dress Goods Al
Cloaks and Shawls all selling st reduced prices al
,o,< HENRY EGAN's,
fe ~ IOt New Iron Rnila,nsns' 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

dS6 SEVENTH STREET. Ioc
In quantities sufficient to paper An ordinaIy .ixsd
prices, at j. MARKRITER,s
No. 4s6 Seventh St. 8 doors sb9ye
10 ~ III Odd Feilows' Hall,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

G~DEMPSEY Il O'TOOIE
US WEDDING AND VISITING
CARD ERGRAVERS,
Importers of fine WEDDING STATIONERY.
WEDDING ENVELOPES,
the most beautiful styles
32G PA. Av.. between 9Th and 10th SITS
~ SI-bm WAsHIaGroy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21
FUTURE DAYS.

by J. C. MCGUIRE CO. Auctoneers.
GOVERNMENT SALE on HORsES-On
" SATURDAY MORNING. February sd, at
10 o'clock, at the Auction Room, We shall sell,
for account of the Government
A superior Sorrel Saddle Horse; FIRE Bay Mare
works kiad in Harness, and abort years old.
fe eo-d ]. c. Mcguire q Gu Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-21

SEEBOl.D Il BROS CELEBRATED BAL
- TlMORE TOMATOES now be had at
stalls No; 325 Center Market and 81 Northern
Market Look for the flag. fe 2I,2S2sT
ITO HOUSEKEEPERS.-W havejust seosi we'd
= supply OF the celebrated CONCENTRA
TED LEhVEN 1t h ghly rscOmme udei as a
su0stltute tor yeast and yeast pow tors hRrsofoFe
used KING Il BUHCHELL,
fs q cor FIfteepIh .. aud Vsrp1nt q -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-20
Speeches, Short, sharp, and right TO
the Point.

GENERAL MCCLELLAN.-At a review OF
some OF the troops on Tuesday, the soldiers
crowded round Gen. Mcclellan so that a
member of the escort promised il they would
fall back that the General would say few
words to them. They instantly complied,
when the General, removing his hat, spoke
as follows
Solders-We have had our last retreat
We have seen our last defeat. You stand
by me, and | stand by you. and henceforth
victory will crown our efforts.
GEN. ANDERSON. Zen. Robert Anderson
had public reception at Frankfort, Ken
lucky, Oh Saturday, and made this speech
in response to repeated calls
81 thank you, my friends. Being Ken
tuckian, presume you think am necesca-
rily stump speaker However, this is a
mistake. was caught too early in the net
to practice that art, and instead Of speaking
I've been trying to serve my country
Fir RErLY-One Of our most distinguished
and authoritative men asked Gen. Mcclellan
on Thursday if there was to be battle soon
His reply was. ' Sir, that is a question thai
it is not proper to ask
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-20
NEW YORK POLITICS.

The Peoples State Convention and tie
Republican State Convention, which held
their several meetings at Syracuse on the
llth, separately nominated the same tick
ct l0r State officers, with one exception The
Peoples Convention nominated Frederick
A. Tamadge Of New York, for one Of the
Canal Commissioners. The Republican Con-
vention nominated Benjamin +. Bruce Of
Madison for the same Office. The other nom
inecs are, for Judge of Court Of Appeals,
William B. Wright Of Ulster Secretary of
State, HoratIo Ballard, of Cortland Comp
troler, Lucius Robinson, of Chemung At
torney General, Daniel S. Dickinson. OF
Broome; Treasurer, " B. Lewis, Of Kings;
Canal Commissioner. A Alberger, OF E;ie;
State Engineer aud Surveyor, W. B. Taylor,
Oneida ; State Prison Inspector, \. 3. Tap
pan, Of Nestchester
The nominees are selected from different
existing political organizations, but ali are
to be understood a= agreed Tor an energetic
support of the Government and crushing out
of the rebellion at whatever cost. We DO
not know enough Of the men TO justify any
opinion Of their special fitness for the Offices
to which they are seyerelly nominated, nor
to say how truly each one may represent the
prevailing feelings Of tie patriotic free North
az this time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-20

PoWDER.-In conversation the other day
with leading powder manufacturer OF this
vicinity, we asked him where he supposed
the rebels obtained their powder? He said
he had no doubt they had been furnished
with large quantities from the North, and
that it had reached them through Kentucky
He said there were no powder mills in the
Southern States to his knowledge; that he
had heard OF there being a mill IN Virginia,
but be had never yet found a powder man or
user who knew that such was the fact.
The Schaghticoke Powder Mil, in this
county. and the Bennington Mills,are manu-
featuring immense quantity of powder tor the
Government. Blrges loaded with the article
leave here every few days. The Government
requires first rate article, and all which
will not bear the closest inspection and test,
is at once Condemned, at the loss of the man.
ufacturer. Specimens OF powder such as is
required are furnished each manufacturer at
West Point, and no variation in quality Is
allowed.
One would suppose that in the long peace
We have enjoyed, and the mills meantime
having done a large business, that consider
able stocks OF powder must have accumula-
ted. This we are informed is not the case
For powder which is used for blasting pur-
poses, pennsylvania consuming the great
bulk which is made, in her coal operatlons)
the demand has been steady for years, and
the mills have barely supplied that. Powder
for army service is quite different and faI
superior article, and In times of peace CON-
paratiycly very little of it is manufactured.
Powder which the Government condemns on
inspection rs usually sold for blasting.
The powder used at the storming of Vera
Cruz in 1o4S, was manufactured at The
Schaghticoke Powder Mills, and was shipped
from the Watervliet Arsenal.-Jroy Wing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-09-20
MANUMIsSI BY GEN. FREMONT.

The first case Of manumittlng the slaves
of those engaged in the rebellion against the
United States, took place in st. Louis, on
the 18th inst. Thomas l.. Smead was proved
to the satisfaction of the Military commission
and of the Commanding General, Fremont,
to have been actively cooperating with the
rebels, vhereupon deeds Of manumssion were
executed by General Fremont declaring, by
the authority Of law aud power invested IN
the Commanding General Frank Lewis and
Hiram Reed, heretofore held to service or
labor by the said Thos. L. Smead, to he free
ami forever discharged from the bond OF ser
vitude, giving them free right and authority
to have, use and control their own labor or
service as to them may seem proper. without
any accountability whatever to sad Thomas
L. Smead or any one to claim hy, through
or under him.