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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-30
From CaIrfornIa, BY P.ny Ex,r.,.

SAY Francisco, March I6.-In the Joint seus-
torlal convention Yesterday, Mr. McDoug.l re-
ceiyed thirty-two votes, which alarmed his oppo-
nents, who feared that on another ballot be should
receive the entire republican vote thus ncreasIn M
ms strength 70 ffty-fve votes only two or three
less THAN enough TO elect. motion 20 adjourn 90
the Iyth was accordingly made, and prevailed
yeas 81, nays IS This 10 a very hopeful state Of
things for Mr., McDougal, and his friends are con-
noent OF eiecting him at the next meeting, while
feat w
The Assembly has passed bills 10 charter horss
railroads for San Francisco
, There Is but very little general news for this
Accounts from UzalIa represent a brisk emigrs-
ton To the Coso and Maralda, and Colorado eold
ana silver mines. Probably some Thousands OF
CaIifornians will spend the ensuing summer In
ehpl~ing and developing the extensive regions
lying 10 the southeast Of this State, I'm Utah and
New Mexico The washoe mining devolopments
continue favorable, and stock in the PRINCIPAL
mines Is advancing. Shares in the ophir mines
are selling at SlO0 TO 81 200 per foot and parties
predict that 81 600 be the market price within
six months.
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THE LATEST NEWS,
TEL e G. RAPHIO.
frem Havnna.-Auneratisne Of San Dsut,
Ia

Il
| INV YORK, March 2e.-rhe steamer 0uske
| Siy, rom Havana on the 25th has arrived
| Inere was much excitement there on the ,ubiecl
OF The annexation Of San Domingo 20 spain n
seems that's system Of Spanish emiRrstion Ia,
oeen going on at that island, the emiRraats beinp
instructed, when the proper time arrived 20 hoisi
tne spanish flag and Invoke the protection al
spain. This was done on the 18th inst. mueb ~
The establishment Of the blacks and natives there
w hen the news Of this event reached Havana the
itigate Bisnco, fully armed with large number
OF regular troops was dispatched, sailing thither
on TIE sd. Two screw frigates also followed
win 5, OO regulars. large military and naval
force OF ZOO men said TO be on the way from
spain TO Cuba IL IL stated that Hsyti win coon
snare the same fate as San Domingo, with the
consent Of France.
The steamer Mohawk arrived from Havana on
sunday
business at Havana was depressed million
dollars In specie are said 10 be route from Sp.iu
to aid the metallic circulation Of the Island
Sugar was quiet. Freights Were declining
Amongst the passengers by this steamer are e1.
Pres dent Miranons family and suite saruel
Colt and family, Of Hartford, Mai Pstterson
bearer OF dispatches from ST. Domingo, and
w ashington NJ. Alrary, Spanish Consul az So
Domingo, Lieut.. Tyreli ofthe U. g. Army, c. T.
Gardella and Nj, Edwards, Oftbe American Coast
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From Texas.

NEw ORLEANS, March 2s.-Galveston dstes 20
the 10th have been received. The Convention
elected Mr.. Ford, Colonel, and Col. Baylor, Lieu
tenant Colonel OF a regiment Of mounted rangers
to the regiment ordered by Secretary Walker
On the I'D the Convention, in Committee de-
bated the Confederate Constitution, and adopted
IL almost unanimously. The vote in the Conven-
nvn on eDgrossing the ordinance nstifying the
Consultation was almost unanimous.
Governor Houston and Mr.. Hamilton, on the
10Th, delivered speeches at Austin, violently de-
nouncing the Convention and the Confederacy
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3 uspected Frnud .

CINCINNATI, March 2s-Drafts purportiny 20
have been drawn by the Cataract Bank, Lock
port, New York on the Ocean Bank Of New York,
for 81 600, have been sold here TO bankers. One
Of the party was arrested and $50 900 of the
description Of drafts were found in his trunk.
Another party has gone West with supply 81
$1,000. rhe first drafts sold were intended 70 be
paid In order 10 obtain credit but IL is believed
that general fraud was contem plated
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Tn, Nis,ourt Ie.t,l.tur.

-. LoUIs, March 2s The Committee on Fede-
following joint resolution, which was passed by
a vote Of 90 TO -
ReSolred, That IL is inexpedient for the General
Assembly TO take any steps for National Con-
vention 10 propose any amendments TO the Consti-
tuition, as recommended by the State Convention.
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DIED,

At the Washington Asylum, thi. morning. Msroh
His iunssai viii take plsos q 8 o'eloekp p. m. 70
In this city, Friday. March g, BARRIE SPILL
MAS, aged months and 10 days, only child Of
Harrison p. and May T.. Carter.
On Friday morning, the 2sth instant, of dypthe
ria az his resldence. on Tvenh st., Lieutenant
HORACE N. HARRISON, u. y N.
Ssdieul on the 26th instant, ANN HURSEf,
(colored J in the 65th year OF her age.
None knew her but TO love her;
None named her but 70 praise,
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Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, March pa resolution WIS intro
duced in the Convention to-day 20 terminate de-
bate in the Committee Of the Whole on Tuesday
next. IL was violently opposed by Messrs Morton j,
Amber, and Staples. The matter win be com
promised tomorrow.
Timothy Rives made a seven hous' speech, and
the Convention adjourned q II To- morrow
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LOCAL NEWS

OTHE STAR publishes the List of letter.
remaining in the Washington City Post Once
under the provisions Of the law directing them
to be printed In the newspaper having the largest
circulation within the delivery Of the ONCE. It's
total daily circulation is more than double that
Of any other Daily printed In the District Of Co
lumbia.
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From Pensacola.

New ORLEANS, March 2s.-The advices from
Pensacola are TO the 26th inst The United States
steamer Brooklyn had left and 10 was supposed
she had gone TO Key West to obtain provisions
The Confederate troops continue arriving at Pen
sacola and will soon mum Der S 600 men,
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Southern Pacific Railroad

NEW ORLEANS, March 2s-The stockholders
Of the Pacific Railroad are responding literally
to the call Of the President for advance Of ri
for each share, many paying the whole amount
at once.
Counterfeit IS and slpbills on the Bank OF
Mobile are in circulation.
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Congregational Nomination

PARkERsBuRG, March % Hon Albert 6. Jen-
kins was renominated for Congress from this dis
trict by the Democratic Convention which a.
sembled here yesterday. He was nominated on
the frst ballot by reclamation.
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Convicted.

Bos1oS, March 29.-yoseph G. Hernandez,
tried for shooting Miss MAY, with intent 20 kill,
was to-day convicted and sentenced to the States
Prison for five years.
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NEW YeRK, March 30 Flour dull and cent
lower. Wheat declining tendency. Corn de
clining tendency; but quotations are generally
unchanged. Pork firm and unchanged. Lard
steady Whisky dull at IKE.
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Shat bYa Bursinr

CINCINNATI, March 2s.-Perry J. Moore, a well
known citizen. was shot yesterday morning by q
burglar who entered his house for the purpose Of
robbery. Mr.. Moore lies in a critical condition.
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south Carolina State Cenveniisn

CHARLESTON, March - The Convention, In
open session, refused TO receive proposed amend
ment to the Constitution, by vote Of sixty 70
ninety four
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Attorney General Of New jersey.
nav York Markets /.

TRENTON, March % Frederick r. Freeling
huysen has been appointed Attorney General o.
New Jersey, vice Mr.. Dayton.
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WE CALL ATTENTION TO the card Of T. M Han
son, agent for the Etna Insurance Company Of
Hartford, Conn. published elsewhere In our
columns to- day
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Dos'r FORGET the grand concert of the Mozart
Society, at Willards' Hall, on next Wednesday
evening. A rich entertainment Is in reserve for
those who attend upon the occasion.
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE,

WATERMELON CIrY, MAJOR -, 1851.
tOrdered to be inserted in the EVENING STAR, il
being the newspaper having the largest circulation
Of any daily paper published In Wsshington.l
~ All persons applying for letters In the follow
Ing list, will please say they are ADVERTISED.
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TIE SrRlMKR ANAsosTIA.-The Government
steam-,ender Anscostia, with naval. supplies for
the Porismouth Navy Yard, made her regular
Trip from Washington on "wednesday morning.
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PARApK.-CompanyA A, Anderson Rides, Capt.
Rodier, Of Georp etown, numbering about sixty
men, paraded yesterday evening, and marched to
Tennallytown, where they were received and en-
tertained in a hospitable manner by the District
Of Columbia Rides, Capt Blunt.
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The FRIENDS Of the family Of Lieutenant H. N
Harrison, u. !. N, are invited to attend his
funeral, which will take place on Sunday at 3
O'Clock, from the Church Of the Ascension, H
street, between Ninth and Tenth.
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Csc BIRDS birds FOR SALE. eco
~ Just received 8 splendid assortment eiyE/
~ Birds IRON Europe IS ermap Canarles, - ~
English Slack Birne, Thrushes, Ball Einches, Gold
Finches, Liuets, Sky LaTks, Iellos Ham.rs. Par
roo uets, Java SPARROW, Stariens, the He'd Mocaw
Parrot, and green abb gray. hayo NJ ckIng
and Bob yInks; a. SO, Trained Birds. Price 8 cents
$50. Gags of all kinds from 10 cents 70 $40, AZ
John O'MEARA's Bird store, no. $50 Pa Az
enue, at the Capitol gate. fe 8 SIN
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George county, Md caught in the Patuxent, at
that place, a porpoise measuring eight feet two
inches In length. Rather strange visitor in that
region.
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SQUAD DRILL OIL THE u. 8 CAvALRY.-Yester-
day afternoon the U. ). Cavalry corps quartered
at Birch's stables, on Fourteenth and d streets,
was divided into squads under appropriate Of.
hcers, and formed In the street In front Of their
quarters, where they drilled in the sword exercise
OF the service, and attracted much attention from
a numerous company Of lockers on. The squads
were dismounted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-30

wHITBHuRsT, No. 1874 Pennsylvania avenue, to
suit the times has reduced his prices for photo
graphs almost fifty per cent. See his album cards
and likenesses Of distinguished men. 2.*
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OUR FRIEND, B. Donnelly, of the Union Wine
Rooms, AIS Thirteenth street, between and r,
has, we are Informed, just received several pack
ages Of wines and liquors. imported ria free ports
Of the Southern Confederacy. As this Is the first
importation of the kind received In this city, we
shall expect 10 hear Of rush to Donnelly to get
taste Of the 60 critter" Families and others will
now have opportunity to obtain pure wines and
liquors at greatly reduced prices. 1t#
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our BONNETs, HATS, and FLATS Of the
of ,S ysrS latest styls,, ard N AZ osses made
CHOICE At STEvENS'S, *
no3-u 1855, betv, eth and 10th sts.
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WORTH OF BoSS 1S;o s2HoEs AND TRUNKS,
OF all Styles aud Qualities,
AT 4 GREAT SACRIFICE ON COST.
Store for Rsat AID Fizfsres for Sale.
All the Stock In 8. p. HOOVER'S STORE,
EYYVSIron Hall, embracing every variety RHEs
M4HHof LADIES'. Gents, ChIldren's and Kf,eSy
AhoSeryants' SHOES Also, TRAVS "
ELING TRUNKS are now being sold, for H&ks
cash at great SACRIFICES usual retail sengiprioes
indeed much below original cost. The attention OF
the public is solicited, as great inducements viii
be made to purchasers.
The above comprises q large stock of the finest
quality French aud American alters, Shoes, Boots
DO, 20, for ladies and gentlemen.
The Store Is for rent and the Fixtures for sale.
Apply on the premises, Iron Hall.
N. B.-The above stock, either In whole or in
part will be sold At private sale. To any one de-
sirous of entering the Boot, Shoe and Trunk Busl-
ness this affords q better opportunity than may
again he presented.
Persons indie bted will confer q favor by promptly
calling and settling their accounts. ia7-u
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The wIArHkR.-rhe following report OF The
weather for the morning &c made from the Amef-
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line 20 the smith
sonisn Institution. The time Of observation ID
sbout7 O'Clock.
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EASTER SuSDAY.-Look In another column for
a notice about the services TO be had in st.
Matthew'S Church to morrow.
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THsATER:-The great bill Of last night-"Our
American Cousin" and "Mazeppa''-will be
peated tonight, Jefferson, Joseph, In both On
Monday night the g Naiad Queen" will be
brought out in superb style by Jefferson and the
entire company, with, we don't know how many
scores Of beautiful young auxiliary damsels
Those who can should go tonight to see go. A +.
c." and "5lazeppa." Jetferson's fiery, untamed
rocking-hOss has received extra feed, and Is
expected to feel his oats TO the extent Of urging
him onward In his wild career considerably, Il
not more.
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STRING GOODS. SPRING Gooos
Just reoeived-
900 yards beautiful Spring CaIcos. at 10 and l2c
Rich Poll de Chevres, Popllns and Deaines,
HANDSOME Grey Lavalla and Mohair Cloths,
80 pieces fine French and English Chintze.
With many othcr new and seasonable goods.
which we invite our friends and pur chasers to ex-
anime, as we offer the best goods at the lowest
prices. J. w. COLLEY d CO..
ma is 2u S23 It'll ST., bet. ID and Pa. av.
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AFFAIRS ~ ALExANDRIA-From the Alexan-
dria papers we CLEAN the following items:
Mr.. w. Goodrich had his hand dreadfully
shattered last night, while carelcssly handling a
pistol, " Itch went OF, the contents king effect
In the palm of his left hand.
Messrs. Blackjack and Marshall the former
proprietors Of the Alice Fox have sold their in
terest 70 parties for the benefit Of Capt. Griffith
who will commence running her between this
eity and Maryland to morrow.
The quantity Of FISH brought to this city has
The arrivals on yesterday more than supplied the
city demand, considerable quantities being left
after the closing Of the market hours. The prices
are unchanged.
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LAND WARRANTS AND MoSEY-Duringt the past
week there has been an active inquiry for war.
rants, with but few In the market. The prices are
tmproving-16O to 40 acre warrants are buying
for G2 cents per acre. and sold for 7O 80 acre war
rants, bought at SO cents, sell for 3d. 40
rants, slaSl O5. The exchange list stands: New
Jersey, Rhode Island, Il Pennsylvania, lazy;
Maryland, TX; Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, 2X;
Louisiana. 3; Virginia. S; Tennessee, 6; North
Carolina, 6; South Carolina, Illinois, and Georgia,
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The FUNERAL OF TIE LATE Mrs. CRAWFORD,
wife Of Hon Judge Crawford Of the Criminal
Court, took place yesterday afternoon, and wa,
largely attended by relatives aud friends Of the
teemed deceased The attendance Of members Of
the bar WA general The funeral ceremonies
were read by Rev. DIR. p. ID Gurley, Of whose
church the deceased was for many years a men,
Der; after which the remains were inferred In the
Congressional Cemetery. The pail-bearers were
lodge Merrick, Marshal Selden, District Attorney
Ould, E. J. Middleton, r. 8. Chiffon, VIM. ].
stone, J. NJ. Carlisle, and VIM. A. Bradley.
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CLERICAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT morning
during the services at st. Johns (Episcopal)
church, the Rector, Rev. DIR. Pyne, gave notice to
the Vestry that he contemplated retiring from the
clerical duties Of that parish. The announcement
ton, as 70 doubtless will be by all citizens OF
Washington. Il is Understood that DR.. Pyne will
remain IN charge until June next In order to give
the congregation an Opportunity 10 supply his
place
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RoBsERY.-Oa Tuesday night the ticket ONCE
of the Baltimo and Ohio Railroad Company, at
HOUSE, at the washington Junction, was burglar
iously entered. The large packages Of Western
tickets were thoroughly oyerhauled, and the
money drawer relieved Of Its small change,
Amounting % a trifling sum.
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FOUND. rAowNED.-Tbe body Of a man was
found in Blagden's Mill Race or Rock Greek YES
terday morning. The body had on pair Of old
cotton drawers and dark warn stockings There
was found about 80 yards above the dam gray
tweed frock coat with velvet collar, black cassi-
mere vest, an unbleached cotton shirt with Mar
settles bosom and wristbands, and a red flannel
shirt, with the name sc. Ofutt, marked on It,
The hat and boots were not found. Coroner
Woodward summoned jury Of inquest, who re-
turned verdict that they believed deceased
"went INTO the mill dam for the purpose Of drown
Ing himself" and that they ''could hear Of no
person that knew him.
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A SUGGESTION "A correspondent suggests that
ss Hon jefferson Davis, President Of the South
ern Confederscv, has purchased a pew In the
church Of the piphany In this city, IL might be
well for him also 20 secure lot In one Of our
Cemeteries as n case he fails TO come into peace
able possession OF the one he may need the other.
yuDSiSs IRON TIE RUSH AT sMITH's, No. 40
Seventh street, we should conclude that he had
taken a contract to ut up IN style ali the male
REGULATION Of our town. His stock Of goods 10 Of
sup<rior quality, and Notwithstanding the great
demand, he II always ready 70 get up the hnest
Kind Of suit Give him q call. .--s-t
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DLAINFIELD ACADEMY,
l. NEAR CARLIsLE, Pa.
Thirtieth session. twenty weeks,) commences
MAY 9Th. Number of lads limited to twenty five.
Entire expense SO, each half payable in advance.
Circula at this Office. 70 fila few acancIes call
at klrkwood House April 18th and 18th, from Till
p. m, or address
r. X. BURNS, Plainfeld,
ma Is colin Cumberland county, Pa,
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A RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT
"A The STORE and CONTENTS lately occu-
pied by III. c. Stear as tobacconist. is for rent and
the stock ard Fixtures are for sac. This store
has been for fifteen years used as tobasoonists.
The rent will be moderate to a good tenant. In
quire of JOHN PuRDY, No. $50 Pa. avenue. be-
tween Ist and I'd SITS. ma "a st
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-03-30
WASHINGTON ITEMS.
Proceedings in the u. s.. Senate
Debate On the Political Crisis.

Debate on the Political Crisls.
WAsHSGToE. March 26-Durins discussion
Yesterday in the Senate, Mr. Clark asked Mr.
Douglas whether the revenue could not I've collected
in the sodc,lcd States if the laws were altered.
Mr. Douglas supposed il could. He thought
The question an admission that the Republican.
iii not mean 20 collect the revenue till the law,
were changed
VI. Douglas, in replying to Mr.. Breckinridgo''
Argument, said a. the law stands anybody could
~ 10 any territory with slave property on equa
terms with other property.
IN replying to Mr.. Howe, Mr. Douglas said tn"
the Republicans last session, in organizing tho
territories OF Nevada. Colorada aud Dccotah, dit
what they have abused him 30 long for wanting t,
do
Mr. Howe TO Mr Dougas--"If the Hepubli
caus have carried out your principles, why u
there not peace -
Mr. Dousla,-"ireHlse the Rcpublic,ns will
no, acknowledge a."
Appointments Confirmed
Tlc Scna,c las confirmed the following np
poin,mcnts:
Mr Giddinss--Consul General TO british Amer
ca.
W. H. Dnrrll--Consnl To- Vera Cruz.
J. Iiritton-COnsu To- southampton,
Nominations by President Lincoln.
The following nominations were sent in TO the
Senate for confirmation
J. I.rslic--Consul IT, Lyons
W. II. Carpcnter-C"nsul to Fou-Chow.
W. l.. Mangum-Consul Ia Ningpo.
&. VI. Nsnllon-COnsnl 10 Marsccs.
X. t. ParsonS-COnsul Rio Jansiro.
NJ lIoward-Consul to M"ssina.
W. X. Schuicld--Cou.ul Ia Havana
J. Il. aforementioned to Florence
Henry Winter Dsyis--Mnistrr to Russia
Richard llildrrih-Consul 10 Trpoli,
Mr Chase has appointed L. f. Chittendcn, OF
Vermont, register OF the Treasury
Departure Of Mr.. Corwin.
Hon. Thomas CorSin leaves the city Of New
Orleans on the first Of April for Mexico.
Engineer In Chief OF the Navy
WA~IISGToN, March Eth. President has
appointed Benz. r Sherwood, of New York, On
gnerr-in-chi.f offhc l. > Navy-yice Archibold
resigned
The United States Senate.
In IT, Scnat' io-day motion was made by
Mr.. Powell that the President be requested t,
communicate TO The Senate the dispatches sent 10y
Naior Anderson to the war department.
Mr.. How" resumed Ii, sprcch
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-03-30

SOUTHERN GUARDS, ATTENTION This
gallant body of citizen soldiery will turn
out on parade, earned and equipped" this
evening at ? o'clock. As military compa-
MES seem TO be the order of the day
throughout the Southern country, we hope
it will be no less so in Rapides, which is
50 noted for beauty, chivalry ana fast
horses. The martial spirit pcrvades the
hearts of many true son of our parish,
and several efficient companies have al
ready been organized, but they will be OF
little avail if there is not some zeal mani
Tested in the cause. We would like to see
a full attendance of the Southern Guards
on parade to-day.