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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-08
FEMALE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
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Mrs. :. J. MCCORMICK. PRINCIPAL
The thirteenth annual session of this Institution
will commence on Tuesday, September 18th IN ths
bouse recently occupied by Sylvester scott, Ese.,
No. ls0 King street.
, Tue course of study pursued will comprise al
the branches requisite 30 q thorough English Edu-
cation, and Music, French, Latin and Drawing. IL
desired.
In addition Ia day scholars, Mrs. Mccormick ~
prepared % receive limited nun.ser Of pupit as
boardeLs, who, constituting part OF her own fam
lly, will be under heT immediate oare and supervi-
sion. She vii endeavor, as far possible, 20
rousd them with the comforts and kindly influences
of Home.
Rsfyercss.-Rev. Geo. III. Norton. Rev. Dr.. Elias
Harrlson. Rev. ID. r. Spngg, William H. fowle.
Esq, Edgar Snowden. Esq. Edmund Wilmer
Esq. Henry Msrbury, ESQ, LEWIS McRehzle
Esq, Robert n. HuntOu, ESQ W. ID, Walleoh
Editor Evening Star, Benjamin. w Waters. Esa. Jas
Entwisfe, Jr, Esq, Col. John w. Minor. Loudoun
Messrs. Blackjack & Marshall, Messrs. Cor
Brothers.
Bosrd, with Tuition in al the English Branches.
ssnCor The annual session-psyable semi annually.
advance.
Music snd Languages at Professors prices.
III No extra charges. Au 8-d
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
PATRIOTIC RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR CUR
TINS PROCLAMATION,

HARRISBURG, Pa, August q, 1851.
The proclamation Of Governor Curtin has been nobly
responded More than three thousand men have already
been forwarded or the twelve regiments contem
plated by the State authorities, the commanded by
Colonel Black, Ex-Governor of Nebraska left for
Washington last evening, and two others are
fully equipped, and Will march in q few days.
The remainder will be made up and despatched at the
rate Of two week. All these regiments will be oflcered
by experienced men, selected with great caution By
Governor Curtn most OF whom have seen active service
the field and about twothirds Of the rank file are
recruited from returned volunteers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

COLONEL SMITH ASSIGNED TO hCTiVt SERVICE.
Some weeks ago took occasion refer to w. ~ ri.
oioNs services o Bre, Ell torel C. f. Sm.th Tepin b.
fa,try commanding Governors Island, ana ssb Why
BE- was not assigned 10 active service, for wii his nit
tay career shows him 10 be- cmienfiy ouliei Mnare
now glad to announce that order has been led from
the headquarters of the army, directing Coonl smith
report at the headquarters OF the icparnent of the
West, st. Louis, No Besides ls wei known bravery ard
ability the battle field, Coo ell Smith has a tepua
rn OF being strict dscipnarian but withsi very Kind
to the soldier VIII attends to his tics as he ud 10 d.
He is just the to inoud troops into q and
TO keep them oilGers Of his ytp valuable any
army at ay time, but most particularly valaNc he
Unite states amy at the pr sent ,ime. col. sn u w, te
succ' cded rs commanding pdcef Govern, + lla.
~ superintendent of the ellal recruit re cl9ca ia
TINS district by &, onci Guiels LOOMS Iiti n1ntry,
who II a. present mastering ohcer in The Mn r.. gctd
STAGES. Colon Lpni a naive Of Vernon, aud has
BEEN m the servce ,iiwaf Is OF ATTY years hayi been
nppoiacd second enteaapt Of artillery March II ISL
There are oniy ssyen ol,t.rs yho have 5crgl lngcr
tllin Co.onrl Looms viz itperas Scots Gibstn aid
Iottcn and Copnels rAayer, Ewing, Gates and Whistler.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, August q, 1861.
One Of the supposed to have been taken prisoners
Sunday at Pohick church. when the Lincoln Cavalry,
under command OF Captain Boyd, charged the roe
returned to camp yesterday morning. He slept in the
woods during mo day and travelled by night John g.
Williams, his companion has undoubtedly been taken
prisoner.
No distractions have yet been placed by Provost Mar
shall Porter upon travel between here and Washington
although much good would probably from such a
restriction.
Colonel Enstens has been arrested by order Of General
Mcdowell snot, however, on serious charges.
All is qniet on the Virginia side Of the Potomac.
The largest rebel force between Manassas and our lines
is in the vicinity Of Fairfax Court House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
INTERESTING SOUTHERN NEWS.
PARsoN BROwNLOw SAID TO HAVE JOINED THE CON-
FEDERATES,

LOUISVILLE, August 81 1861
The Memphis Avalanche Of the Goth says that General
VIM H. Crowel has returned from brief visit TO East Ten
nessee reports that Parson Brownow had addressed
the Bradley County Volunteers at Knoxville, saying that
he would enlist and fight against Lncolns hordes. Also
that Mr.. Nelson would shortly issue address advising
acqicscencc in will Of the majority of the STATE and
that Mr.. Brownow will issue the Wing, and advo-
cate the Of the South against her oppressors
The Nashville Gazette says a number Of Northern
printers engaged at the Southern Methodist publishing
house, have left for the North.
John Clark Northern man, and resident OF Tonnes.
for some time past, and captain Of federal
company in Cumberland county, has been arrested for
treason and brought to Nashville for trial.
The Memphis Aralache strongly appeals for aid to the
wives and children of volunteers who left destitute
by the absence of their husbands and fathers
The travel from here uisville) southwark continues
uninterrupted, although energetic adopted
prevent the transportation of contraband goods.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
NEWS FROM ANNAPOLIS.
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Aug

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, August 81, 1851.
large and beautiful Gag was today presented TO the
First regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Corps by the Union
ladies' of Prince George and Montgomery counties.
Speeches made by Messrs Creigh and Ryan on be-
half Of the ladies' and by Capt Mcpherson the part Of
the battalion Such outburst Of enthusiasm has
before been exhibited BY citizens OF Maryland
to-day manifested upon the closing remarks Of Lieut.
Ryan and it with the utmost difficulty that his voice
could be heard Every remark seemed to strike terror to
the hearts of the dsunioniss, gooGy number Of whom
attracted to the spot The ceremonies closed with
elegant collation. Mr.. Ryan drawn to his quarters
in q carriage by the elated heroes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
THE JOSEPH W. WEBSTER CHASED BY A
PRIVATEER

The schooner Joseph W. Webster, Captain Blake, from
Apinwall August reports that the 18th inst, when
ia latitude 223, longitude 1912, she was pursued by
iong black schooner, supposed TO be privatecr The
chase listed for about three hours, when the rebel craft
6nGbg she was being dstanced at last up the par
suit. The wind blowing fresh at the time Of the
curr' 1t will be that THIS Of piracy oc
CURED little norri Of the Cuban coast.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
NEWS FROM KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS Cry, August q

kANsAs CITY, August II 1861.
Intelligence received from reliable states that
there is an organized force OF Thousand rebels In scna
bar township, in the southeastern part OF this county
The rnor that Fort Scott has been now in
The hands c the rebels, has been conradiccd by the
Fort sect Express messenger has just arrived and
he states that all is quiet at that place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
THE DUTCH STEAM FRlG ATE ZEEZEELAND, ETC.

FORTRESS MONROE, August 20,
Via BALruoRE, August 81, 1861
The Dutch steam frgatc mentioned in my Yesterdays
despatch ashore at Cape Henry the Zeezeeiand She
was got or at high water and up the Roads last
evening Her destination is Annapolis She direct from
Europe, with important dispatches for Washington
The Quaker City will leave for New York the 25th
inst unless her charter, which expires on that date
shall be cd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
ARREST OF A BALTIMORE MERCHANT.

PiriADsfpB., Angus; Il, 1851
August Douglas, merchant of Baltimore, was arrested
here at twelve O'Clock last night charged with IN attempt
to induce Lieut. Hain To Join the rebels promising him
hgherrank and pay He was handed owe, u the custody
Of the United States Marshal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
MOVEMENTS OF REVENUE CUTTERS

The rvenGe cutter jackson ste day tjwed to
Throgg Neck, to take the place o. the Iibb
wb1h VIII relieve ibo steamer lo.wa nov stationed at
F." NafowF. The Corwn will up j. Cily to
c'nii aud provision, preparatory to oriis, ~ Du.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
LAUNCH OF A NEW CTrNpOAT
GOVERNORS ISLAND.

One Of The United Slaios steam 81 lboals viii be-
launches from the Wescrvet shipyra this morning at
,'c ppk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
ADJOURNMENT OF TIE WHEELING CON-
VFNYiON

WHEELING, Va, August 81, 1861
The Convention adjourned today. Unless the m
bes are called together aaain by the first THURSDAY in
January their adiournmc vs. sine dic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
THE JEFF. DAVIS AGAIN.

The privateer JET Davis ut It, Johns p r. July 2e
took In wood and water and proceeded the day
where she lay and on the Island supposed be wait
ing fer bark expected from the United States with
cargo Of provisions The authorities of the island sent
to her and ordered her off, Captain Day, Of the British
brig j. W. Johnson arrived yesterday from Arroyo, r.
reports seeing vessel in Crooked Island passage which be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
THE WORK OF THE PHIvATEERs.
OUR PORTO RICO CORRESPONDENCE.


PONCE, p. r., August Q, 1851.
Arrival Of the Prtcateer Jeff. Darts at PonceFipe Guns
and Siry Men on Board Communication Of Her Cdptoin
uith the Spani1 Goeynoy--Sir Prizes Taken and Look
ing Out for New Fork Specie Vessel-A Proeoiam
Paper to Bdittmore Vessel--The Sun,ter-A United
STATES War Vessel Looks into Port.
Since my last quite an excitement has been created
here owing to the Of the arrival at the capital Of tho
privateer JEFF Davis, five guns and sixty men,
Previous to her entering the port boat and ten men
were sent in for provisions, but not being allowed TO
land the brig compelled to in The Captain Gene
raj informed her commander that he leave within
twenty -four hours, and Immediately despatched the
steam corvette Herman Cortcz six guns outside the har
Dor to keep an eye on her subsequent movements.
the captain boasted OF having taken six prizes, and
said he was waiting for vessel from New York having
specie on board he boarded the brig Frances Jane OF
Baltimore and gave her captain passport described to
DC formidable looking document, having
large secession dag AS long as the captain has this
prNaieer WIZ trouble him. Baltimore it seems is pri
vileged port with them.
Oi the movements of the privateer Sumter you must
nave heard already enclose you the Bolefin from the
capital, where you will notice more part culars OF her
On the 4th instant, abO It noon, an American war
steamer was observed passing before the ha Dor with
coors hy,ng and under slow headway, standing close in
apparently observing the vessels port and Immediate
~ after gathering full e,dway, rapidly disappeared to-
State. '
Our sugar crop will finish IN about month Then
What we are 10 Tive upon none foresee Money Il is
impossible TO obtain, unless at most exorbitant rates
hree per cent month being paid daily. Sugar Is now
purcha ei On six months time thing never known be-
lore Should the duty in the United States be- raised to
ac as proposed by your Secretary Of the Treasury and
Tue war continue forete the disastrous effects
II will have our island
our market FOR American provisions is extremely dull
Lhmper ahnnd nj. Cooper's stuff in good temana
Exchange on Europe as per last advices No bills ON
the United states to be had American gold 3s per
cent premium.
we have but two Americans in port. No news from
the United States since the 18th nit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
INTELLIGENCE FROM BERMUDA.

THE PKIvATEER ECHO HEARD FRoM-THE CAPTURE
OF THE SUMTER CONTRADICTED, ETC.
The British schooner Prince Leopold, from Bermuda,
arrived yesterday morning. She has cargo 5O7 bbIs
spirits turpentine-probaby cargo from North
Carolina to Bermuda It is in the hands Of supercargo
The vessel has no manests made out for the o
GERS. She lies off the Battery
Az Mayaguez, Porto Rico on the LIST inst, report was
IN circulation that the prvatcer brig Echo had arrived
ST. Johns about two weeks previous and after procuring
supply of water and provisions had sailed One of her
officers had stated that they had taken prizes bat
the names Of them had not been Mayaguez
Capt Coos says the report Of the capture Of the prva
teer Sumter at Curacao is untrue nothing had been
heard Of her since she left there the oath There was
rumor that the Governor had been recalled for allowing
her to enter that port.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
UNION PAPERS IN THE SOUTH.

L
American halt more Journa It. Jose . 80.
Common wea.th II ankft,Ky Journal, Wim.r gon, ell
Clipper, Baltimore. Mail HaaerstowH. ~.
Citizen, Centrevile, Nd. News Mlpri. he.
Democrat 81. Louis. NationaJ nio Wine q. ny
Democrat, Louisville. Observe Len gt II, AS-
Exammct Frederick, Md. Patriot, Baltimore.
Fagle, Meysyiilc, KY Pr So. Wheeitg, vs.. .
Herald weisburg, Va. Repnb ieab 81 J"eph No
Herald Htgc retowu Nd Star, Ao,gaDfowl VI.
fntelgencer, Wheeling, Va. tnion FREDERICK. Mu'
Jour al louisville Ky Wing, hnoxvill mo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

from honrova, Africa, via st. Thomas, reports that
the morning Of the 10th inst viii latitude 2ol2 lon.
gitude 7I0 she was chased by schooner pilot boat
build. The pirate painted black and appa entity was
full q men. She pursued the bark without for
about an hour when she up the chase
the southwest She showed colors. This pirate
cruising out at short distance TO tho east Of the
British West Indian Islands
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

There are now under guard at the Navy Yard awaiting
transport to the Dry Tortugss, from HUNDRED and
Orty to one hundred and fifty mutncas soldiers from
ltrent regiments. Yesterday forty of the New Yotk
ycnty first regiment were included in the assert
,ncnt The names Of those Of the Twenty FIRST
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
DIED.


In this place, on the l4th ult., GEoRaE NIcHo1-
con; son Of John and Elizabeth Stafford, aged 6
years, months and Is days.
Near Thinking Spring. Augusta county, Va, af-
ter short Illness, on the 18th ult. Mrs. MARY
KoINER, censort of Col. David w. koner, in the
-- yesr OF her age.
The deceased was an afectionate wife, tend Ter
mother, and kind and sympathetic neighb Dr.
Mrs Kciner, by her mild and quiet disposition
won for herself the friendship and esteem of al.
who knew her. She has letta devoted husband,
two small children, aud large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn their loss. May Goa, in
bound!ess mercy, take charge Of her two mother
less little children, and bless this melancholy dis
pensation of His providence to the good cf her h,s
band. relations, and numerous friends. X.
In the vicinity of Fishersville, in Augusta co,tr
ty, Va, on Monday, the 4th Of February, Mrs.
MARGARET PATTERsoN, wife of Mr.. Washing on
Patterson, aged rs years. months and "a days.
Mrs. Patterson was a consistent and exemplary
maniter Of the Evangelic a Lutheran Church, and
adorned her profession by her Christian walk and
nous CONDENSATION. For several months before
her death, she was confined to her room, and du-
ring the greater portion c: that time, she was 2
great sufferer; but she bore her affection with
wonderful patience, and was never heard to COM
plain or mtrl,ur at her fate. During her illness,
she steadily looked to Ter Redeemer, as her hap
py experience, that he will not deceive or dsap-
point the hopes Of those who put their trust in
Him.
When the hour came for her tc grapple with tie
monster Death, she could calmly say with Paul
81 ready to be offered, and the time Of my
departure is at hand ] have fought q good fight;
| have finished my courses have kept the faith;
henceforth their is laid up for crown ofright-
eousness.'' In all the relations of ife the deceas-
ed performed her part well, and died without
enemy. h.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
Military Meeting,

At meeting of the Officers of the Volunteer
Companies, held at the Clerks office Of the Hust.
ings Court OF the town of Staunton. the following
companies were represented, viz: West Augusta
Guard, Augusta Rifles, Staunton Artillery, Noun
tain Guard, Churchville Cavalry, Southern Gu ard
| Union Greys and West View Infantry, represent
ing 400 men rank and file.
On motion OF Lieut.. Randolph, Capt. r. T.. Doyle
appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Lieut.. Cochran the following reso-
luton was adopted
Resolved, That Volunteer Regiment be organ
lied.
On motion Of Capt. Baylor the following tesoIa.
ton adopted:
Resolved, That the officers present that have
not yet received their commissions be allowed to
vote.
On motion of Lieut.. Ruff the following resolution
adopted
Resolved, That no man shall be voted for as an
officer in the proposed Volunteer Regiment, unless
he De an officer or member OF some one othe OF
the Volunteer U CARNATIONS OF the county
On motion OF Lieut.. Randolph the following res
olutipn was adopted:
Resolved, That the Regiment proceed to the e.
lection of Field Officers.
Thereupon Col. w. D. Anderson was called to
the chair conduct the election, which resulted az
follows Capt. w S. Ii. Baylor was elected Col
onel. Capt. T.. l.. Doyle Lieut.. Colonel, Lieut. IL
K. Cochran lst Major, Lieut.. R. Il. Ruff End Ma
On motion of Lieut.. Randolph the following reg
olutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the Field Officers and Captains
of the respective Companies be constituted Com
mittee to draft Bylaws
Resolved, That this meeting unanimously re-
quests all the Volunteer Companies of the county
not here represented to join in the Organization of
this Regiment. !.
On motion Of Capt. Sterrett-
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Staunton Vindicator and Spec
tator. r.. L. DOYLE, Chr.
/. ". Gkasss, Ssey.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08

BY the use Of these Pills the periodic attacks of
Nervous Or Sick Headache may be prevented: and
if taken at the commencement Of an attack i'm me-
date relief from pain and sickness will be obtained.
They seldom fail in removing the Nausea and
Headache to which females are SO subject.
They act gently upon the bowels, removing Cos
tiseness.
For Literary Men, Students. Delicate Females,
and all persons Of sedentary habits, they valua-
BILE as Laxative, improving the appetite. giving
tone and vgor to the digestive organs, and resto-
ring the natural elasticity and strength of the
whole system
The CEPHALLC PILLS are the result of long In
yestigation and carefully conducted experiments,
having been in use many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved vast amount OF
pain and suffering from Head ache, whether origi-
ma ting in the nervous system or from deranged
state Of the stomach
They arc entirely vegetable in their composition,
and may be taken at all times with perfect safety
without making any change of diet and the ab-
of any dsogreeable taste renders Il easy I'D
minister them to children
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITSl
The genuine have five signatures of Henry G
Spaulding on each Box.
Sold by Druggists and all other Dealers in Medi-
A Box will be seat by mail prepaid on receipt Of
the
PRICE 25 CENTS.
Ali orders should be addressed to
HENRY G. SPAULDIEG,
As Cedar Street, New 7 ofk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
Information NYanEed:

Samuel skeels, formerly Of Virginia, and from
the neighborhood of Staunton came few years
ago to lroquois county, Illinois, and there resided
until November lSe0, when he mysteriously dis
appeared. Foul play is Inspected b, his numer-
Gus renos here, as he had money in his possession
at the time of his disappearance. He has broth
err John Skeels, and two or three sisters in Virgin
Ia and some friends in Indiana. lie was, and, il
living, is the owner of 40 acres of Prairie in this
county. Amy one knowing anything about him
will confer favor by directing a letter to John
Snow, Beayerrille 2. o., lroquois county, lii
nois. JOHN Snow
gsB~ Papers in Virginia and Indiana please COPY
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
MARRIED.

On the 2Sth ult., b. rev. J. r. Wheeler, Mr.
Nicholas GnIGoRy, to Miss SARAH V. Grows, 81
OF Stauhton
On the 2sth ult by Rev. T. Wetzel. Mr.. WV.
A. LAsDEs to Miss DELLA E., laughter of MIR.
David Alexander, all Of this county.
~ Rockingham papers please copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

Mrs. WinslOyy,
An experienced nurse and female physician has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which great
il facilitates the process of teething, by softening
the gums, reducing all Internationally allay all
pain, and is to regulate the bowels. Depend
upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselves,
safe in all cases. See advertisement in another
column.
June 20, ls6o.-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-08
NOTICE

GABRIEL HlRSH takes this method Of inform
~ ing his friends and customers that he is still
for the ''Union. the Constitution and the enforce
ment of the laws: and that in order to maintain
his position successfully, he must have money =
Therefore all who indebted to him. either by
note or account, earnestly requested to coma
forward immediately and settle their respective
dues. He diskes to DUN, but moxey he m"st have.
He hopes this call will not be disregarded.
March /, 1861 Spec copy.