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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

The RECEIPTS Of Cumberland coal In Alex
andria from the opening Of navigation In March
to the close In December amounts to POI 979 tons,
an Increase Of S96 tons over that Of 1859.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

PORTLAND, Jan. 2-The City Councils have
passed resolution instructing their representa-
i've in the Legislature TO repeal the Personal
Liberty Law Of this State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

NoTIcE.-District Of Columbia Advertisements
TO be inserted in the BALTIMORE Bun are received
at and forwarded from THE STAR Once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

Vocal Music Prof Ronkrans having opened
a class Of vocal muxe al Union Chapel, Twentieth
street, a fine opportunity will be given to those
wishing 70 avail themselves Of IL advantage by
being in attendance on Thursday evening, at TX
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

UThough THK STAR is printed on the fastest
steam press In use south Of Baltimore, iu edition
1, large to require 1t TO be put to press at an
early hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before l2 O'Clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next day.
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THE LATEST NEWS
TEL < g b APHIO.
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

Il
| CHARLEsros, Jan. i.-strong fortihcatious az,
being erected in and around Charleston hsrbor, ..
| resist the reinforcement Of Fort Sumter.
The Governor Is daily receiving disp4tc hes from
southern States rendering men 20 defend South
Carolina.
IL is considered certain here that before the end
OF January the legislative, executive and judicial
functions Of the proposed Sou bern ooafederscy
will DC permanently organized and In full opera
ton.
Commander Pettigrew. in charge n csssle
Pinckney, has given orders that no boat be al
lowed 10 approach the wharf head without per-
9nences will ensue. The city river from; 10 care
fully guarded
The ladies Of South carolh, have rendered
their services az the forts, and some have prepared
Free postal communications has been esta blIshed
between the forb and the city.
The aigilant Rifles have gone on a secret ser
vice 20 Morris Island.
The zousyes and German Rifles proceeded 10
Six companies are drilling in this city thiseve-
ming.
The Palmetto Guards, one hundred strong have
charge Of the U. =. Arsenal, over which the Pal
metto Dag 10 now flying, the stars and stripes
having been taken down
Com Shuorlck 10 guest NJ the residence q
Col. Isaac w. Hayne
ern merchants TO be careful how they ship mer-
chandise on long voyages, and "a beware Of prI.
vdteers, recon mending that preference be given
to British and French vesseis. Another cores
Pondent OF the Courier advises the use of CON-
pressed cotton breastworks in the construction Of
defenses.
Several Of the interior banks have agreed IN t,ks
respective portions Of the State loan Of 500 600
The steamship line heretofore running 70 Fer.
nandlna, Florida, has been discontinued
Collector Colcock gives notice 20 masters Of all
vessels from ports outside of the state Of south
carolina mat they must enter and clear at Charles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

REAL Estate For several months past, real
estate sales have been nnfrequent in this city.
Property owners do not care 20 put their property
same time there 10 no disposition exhibited by
them to sacrifice property. A large property
owner, speaking Of his disposition to deal, said,
yeseTday, that he was always In the market, but
that the offers Of trade were generally western
lands for city property; and as the Inducements
were not very entcing, he would rather retain his
real estate In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
HOMEOPATHIC RKMKDIRs
Lr. Humnhrera a CO..,

All Of Or; Humphrey Z Co.'s specific Ho-
%sSp; a Remedies put u expressly for family
IN cases, containing % walls, from 81 to 81
each, with book Of full directions For sale 81
retail agent; w. A. Fitzgerald, 353 north F street
also by F. b. Winter, corner OF Massach sets ave
nue. and Sixth street. Also, Posds Extract az WitcA
HfzeI, for internal and external infiammations oil
all kinds. Sold a. above. ma @ iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

DIp'Nr COME oTy.-A rumor was afoat last
evening that Calithumpian, " tin pan, - sere-
made was impending for the south Carolina Com
misstoners, and In consequence a squad Of the po-
lice force was sent 70 keep order In the vicinity Of
:. Franklin Row, % In which block the Commits
sioners are domiciled. But the serenade did not
come Of. Whether the alarm was altogether a
false one or not 10 uncertain. II In certain, how
ever, that a singular musical instrument whic b
would add considerably 10 the efficiency Of a CAL
tthumpian band was seen on the street last night
in the hands Of party who avowed that ID was to
he used for serenading purposes. The sounding
board Of this instrument was a hollow block, Gu.
riOusy carved after the fashion of the war imple-
ments Of the Sandwich Islanders The notes were
produced by striking upon steal rake or comb,
the teeth Of which were arranged as TO produce
all the notes with tolerable accuracy The owner
Of the instrument said it was brought from the
African coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
FROM III. n. HAz.Rn E.o

!, -, WILMINGTON, ID, e, Sept %, 1857.
8 w. FowLE d Col was for a long time af-
nlcted with Dyspepsia in it's worst form. NV ap-
petite was gone, and what little food took was
thrown uo alter remaining in the stomach q short
Time My abdomen was very much bIoated. In
lact there was complete derangement and prostra-
tlOn oil the digestive powers Several very emil o Mt
pJsIcians attended me at various times, but their
treatment gave but little, and that only temporary
relief. My suheTings were intense, and became
reduced TO a msre skeleton. At this time one of
our druggist induced me to ry the celebrated DRY
gsa1fed bittsrs, which did, though with little
that had come to the conclusion that all prOprie-
taIy medicines were alike wortbless-but after
taking the FIRST bottle was so much relieved that
continued the use of them until q perfect cure
was effected. 4 now most oheeriuliy recommend
the BlttcIs to all as certain cure for Dyspepsia,
FL II. HAZARD, 212 Penns lvsnis avenue.
Prepared BY Seth w. Fowle & Co., Boston, and
for sale in Washington city 6. Stott, 8. b. Waite
John Wiley, b, Moore, and H. II. a. cPheTs0n;
IN Georgetown by X. B. a. Ciss n, and G. N. Il J.
southron, and by druggists everywhere. ia 1w J
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PERSONAL.

A STROLOGISr
"A MADAME DEVISE.
THIS WEEK ONLY
Those who wIsh to consult her must call this
week as 1t IL most ltivey her last in Washing
ton at present All who are in trouble of any kind
go Qniek to the Madame she will bring any one to
you ana cause them to love you. will also cause
early marriages and great happiness and good
luck. Madame will advise IN regspd to Lawsuits,
Numbers, Business oSses DO Prices very moder-
ate. ResIdence-RichmondH House, corner Eighth
and d SITS; private entrance on ID st. Gentlemen
admitted. iaI 9ts :
MADAME CLINTON PRICE.
This distinguished American Clairvoyant can be
consulted on Health, Character and Future Events,
Rooms No. 334 Twelfth street,2 doors below Pa
avenue. jal-lws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
MARRIED.

PENNIES.
Persons desiring pennies will always find the
for exchange At the Star Once counter. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

To THE AIILIcTED.-Be sure to read the advsr-
usement of McIean's STRENGTHENING Cordial and
Blood Purifier. in another column. U
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

RRADY'S NATIONAL Plot RAPH
ID GALLERY.
352 PENN AVENUE.
On exhibition, beautifully finished Photographs
Of the President aud Vice President elect Imperial
Photographs of all the PRESIDE nts from Jackson 60
Buchanan; Of sll the Members of the Senate and
House of Representatives of the present Cons reese;
OF the Prince of Wales and a large number Of dis
tInguished foreign percentages; 81 nearly all our
prominent Statesmen, Poets, Artists, Authors, I'd
itors, Clergymrn, Generals ard Commodores
The largest Plain PhotOg raphs in the world.
The ColOTed photographs must be seen 20. be sp-
preoIated.
Twenty five full length Portrait Visiting Cards,
elegantly flushed for Eve dollars!
one HUNDRED PHOTOGRAPHS FOA
FIVE DOLLARSm
Prices for all other styles equally moderate.
de m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

MARRIED.
o. tho 3lst Of Dscember, by the Rev. Mr.. White
PH,Lir Mo tLEER to Miss MARY J. KELLY,
both Of this city.
tB,limors papers copy.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
The Cenventien .

CHARLESTON, Jan. 1.-The Convention IA Sspd
yesterday, In secret session, several ord noes
lows:
An Ordinance 20 De fas and Punish Treason
IL declares, in addition 70 what has already been
declared treason by the General Assembly, that
uea son against the State consists only in IevyiRg
war against the State, sdhering 10 her enemies,
and giving them aid and comfort Punishment
death, without the benefit Of clergy.
An Ordinance Concerning Judicial Po,cevs
An ordinance has also been passed concerning
Judicial peweTs, which provides that the judicial
powers heretofore delegated by this State so as 70
form part of the judicial power Of the United
states having reverted 20 South Carolina shall be
exercised by such courts as the General Assembly
shall direct.
an Ordinance Concerning the Potoers lately rested
an ths Congress Of ths United States
All powers which the State heretofore dele
gated to Congress shall be vested In the General
Assembly, except during the existence Of this
convention; the power Of the General Assembly
does not extend without the direction Of the con-
vention, to the regulation Of duties on imports,
postottces, making q declaration Of war, nego-
uatng treaties, arranging the terms Of confederacy
with other states, settling the terms Of citizen
ship, declaring what constitutes treason, etc.
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THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY
MONTH.
HO FOE Il II + II o l. D. Y 81!
SEVENTH STREET FOREVER!
FUN FOR TIE CHILDREN!
PRESENTS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGEsi
CHRISTIAN RUPERT,

We have enlarged, improved, remodeled and
renovated our ahlishment, that 1t now is, in
fact, the est and best eguated Toy, Fancy and
Variety Store In the city. With personal care and
attention we have carefully selected our great stock
for the Holiday aud Winter Trade, and yrOmi Q to
sell CHEAP. We beg every lady 10 call and see
for themse YES, as Il is impossible to enUmerate al
OF goods Suffice IL to say ours embraces every
kind to be found in well conducted Toy, Fancy
China, WColen, and general variety and assortment
Store.
All kinds of the most Hateful EMBROIDERED
WORK. KNITTING and DRAWINGS promptly
executed to order by
MRS. RUPERT,
522 Seventh ST., 322 Seventh st., seq Seventh 1t.
de Ia 2w
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t. REMNANTS PAPERHANGINGs, =
IN Lots su ficient to paper an ordinary szsd room
passage 81 one fourth less than the uspai prices;
ALSO, . good assortment all grades = PERHANG-
lNGS, with appropriate Borders, e low rates, ~
yNO. MARKRITER,e. y
No. $50 Seventh g 2 do0rs sbeye
do ls-eo0ts. Odd Fellovs' Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
~ AMOS, at all prices, and of 81 scales.
JOHN r. ELLIS.
nos sos Pa. av.. hat veen 9th and 10th sts.

A LMONDS, PECANS, SHELLBARKS, EN-
a GLISH WALNUTS, BRAZIL NUTS, Fill
BERTS.
de3 KING Il BURCHELI.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERT,MTS
II posi- OFFICE, GEORGETOWN, ID. q.

W Persons applying for letters IN the following
they may not receive them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

In the City OF New York, on the above date, will
be made public, the above all-excting, all absorb
ing incident. OF which almost every one Is anxious
to hear or know something.
Be lt known, therefore, that John Ross Dix,
ESQ has written a most remarkable New Years
story-reInarkable alike for its intensely amusing
and thrilling narrative, genius and power, which
cannot fail to carry with 1t delight and amuse nt
into the household of every family In the land.
suited for universal perusal at the commencement
of new year. The records of the wonderful tale.
told by the pilgrims and pedars who were all
showed up together on the memorable occasion
referred to. al happily blended together by the
author style at once genial, attractive and en-
tertaining, in this new story.
The above Story has been written specially for
the Household Journal, commencing In No. Is. II
will appear exclusively
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02
MADAME CLINTON PRICE.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR SALE AND RENT.
For Other "For Sale and Rsxs' adrgtisssss.ts,
see frst pass1
FOR RENT-Two FURNISHED ROOMS,
ass FOURTH G At. oopn.r BSi!d Terms
A SUIT OF FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
.n sf = Inquire at 4sS Eleventh St sssy zee
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, At 4oe D
FOE RENT.-A three story BRICK DWELL
kfRkW6OD. s16 Tweffh st. 10 Iie-dtf
A MUSIC BOOK IsTHE BEST CHRISTMAS
Moore's Melodies beautifully bound.
The Musical Album,
mendelsohn's Songs, without words,
@ sn and S' GemsHts son.o.
Baoh,s CherubinLs, MARI and Acknowledgements
Selections OF Music with beautiful title pages
Also large assortment tn OF Stsinvsy sons and
dSustsdy the hs best now ma a. very
80 ~ '''O ~ W 6 METZERoTT,
de2 corner Eleventh St and Pa sv.
THE THIRD WMEdPSSTE SlD OF EVERY
sbe to visit Washington every week. and mas
made arrangements to positively be In the city the
third w Wednesday of every month.
He has suit Of-rooms at the Avenue House,
where patients can obtain advice free. He only
examination of the Lungs with the Respirometor.
rap pfee It of GoasR
Tonic, price 81 per bottle, for Dyspepsia Schenoks
Bilious Comp and Constipation nc Of the Bow
els. DIR. Schenck would be gratsfui TO those who
been remedies wOuld
NTH ~ daI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

ELSEWHERE will be found notice Of concert
and exhibition at Waugh Chapel tomorrow nj Q hit
The success Of this Sabbath school in previous
concerts, &c, recommends It to the attention Of
all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

MURRAY & SEMMEs have removed all their
stock saved last night to 395 Penna. avenue six
doors west of their former place Of business where
they will be enabled to serve their customers an
usual. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

i HOSE Persons wishing TO make purchases for
Holiday Presents, will find at the store of the sub
scLlber q very large assortment OF FANCY and
STAPLE DRY DOODS, such as
Handsome Cloth Cioaks and Raglaus,
Shawls, Black and Fancy Silk Robes, f
Black and Fancy Dress Silks, fE
Figured and Plain French Merinoes, 49,
Delains, Cashmers and Plaids.
Embroide red Linen Csmbric Hsndk srchiefs,
Muslin and Cembrcs, Collars and Sets,
youyin Md Gloves, Hoslery, r.-
Neck TICS. Bonnet Ribbons, g
Merino Shirts and Drawers,
And . great many other Gcods suitable for Holiday
Presents, selling at reduced PFC At
de l9-l0t sal Seventh % end 321 Pa Az.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

A Few DAYS LoNGER.-Dr. Schlosser, who hal
been In our city for some two weeks, during
which time (and also on a former visit) he hal
had as many applications as he could attend to
has met with immense success in his treatment o
corns and diseases Of the feet He has operated
upon the pedal extremities OF many of our mos
Intelligent and respectable citizens, and the man
ner in which they speak Of him in the numerous
testimonials the Doctor has in his possession, II
evidence sufficient that he can do what he pro
fesses The Doctor has so many engagements tina
he is compelled to stay few days longer, during
which he may be found at bis office, 257 Pennsyl
vania avenue, ready to relieve all who may desir,
Ii from painful and troublesome excrescences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

valushle Pocket Companion for registering
eyents past, present. and future; containing rates
Of postage, almanac, . blank spac for memoranda
for every day in the year. cash account for each
month, annual summary of cash account bills
payable and receivable, Don't be without one of
these useful little souvenirs The most compl etc,
elegant. and desirable ever issued com
pIisiug twelve 81 as and upwards of City sty les,
at SHlLLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner of1H street and
De % Penn avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

THK CHAMPIONS BELT.-We notice In the
window Of Messrs Philip & Solomons a finely
executed engraving of the celebrated fight between
Henan and Saycrs, around whom are gathered
over two hundred and fifty Of the most celebrated
Of the "sporting" fraternity of both hemispheres
The likenesses are all from photographs, and are
said to look wonderfully accurate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

NOTICE TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS.
We are having all of our accounts made off to
date, and will take II a great favor if they will
call at an early day and settle the same.
VIM. X. RILEY BRO.
No. 36 Central Stores
Between 18th and 9Th SITS
de IL 2w Opposite Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

VULCANITE BASE FOR ARTIFICIAL
TEETH.
Or. WADSWORTH has made full arrang ements
tn introduce the Vucanite Base into his@
patients. SUID
Fail and partial Sets of Teeth can be inserted in
less time. a. srpease and with an artistic beauty
comfort and duI abiity unsurpassed.
de l7-eo8ts No. $50 g street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

NOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Il For Children's Books,
For Children's Games,
For elegant Presentation Books,
For all the new Books,
For Newspapers from everywhere,
For the cheapest place,
Goto FRENCH g. RICHSTEtN'S,
de20 No. avs Pa. avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-02

CRIMINAL COURT.-After our report closed on
Monday, Michael Holloran was convicted of ma
licious mischief in breaking the show windows
OF Mr.. o. w. Angel. Sent to Jail for six months
To- day, William Robinson was tried for an
assault and battery upon Chas. Osborne. He sub
united his case to the Court, and was sentenced
to pay fine of IS and costs
Daniel Moriety was then tried for an alleged
assault and battery upon VIM. Tracy. This case
was pending when our reporter left.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-28
THE GOVERNMENT LOAN.

NAniNotoS, nay ZIi 1891.
tn Treasury Department Immediately artc. the open
ing OF the proposals. Saturday commenced Informing
The su bidders or the result The Secretary &C.
oer,ed all for the bonds placed at IS and upwards, and
awarded the remainder 10 the bidders for the Treasury
po,es above iar There awarded Of the bonds
81 1863 GOO and Of the Treasury notes ~ 23i ,co0
learn from Secretary Chase that tho amour, offered
for bonds was seven million four hundred and Gfty
thousand seven hundred and afty dollars. The amount
declined one hundred and thirty ono bcnsand dollars
The amount awarded In bonds seven million three hundred
and nineteen thousand seven hundred and nfty dollars
The amount awarded in Treasury notes, one million siy
hundred and sovouty four thousand two hundred and
fifty dollars, Total, Eight milton nine hundred and
ninoty fcur thousand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-28
MISSOURI TROOPS REFUSE TO BTsBAED-
ATTEMPT TO POISON TROOPS.

Tho ST. Louis Democrat Of the oath inst ssys-Rsports
from Jefferson City OF that date rtate that the Missouri
troops organized under the rcquston Of Jack
son have refused TO dsband, according TO the terms
agreement between General Iarncy and General Price
IL alleged that great dissatisfaction expressed by the
scceseiopists al the arrangements alluded TO-
The same paper states that considerable excitement
prevails at Jefferson City In consequence OF tho discovery
of attempt to poieon the coora troops by putting
areenic In the flour from which their bread made
appears that Union mon is baker 70 the troops and
soceesonst In order TO effect his destruction had made
an arrangement with negress 70 poison the brcad
Informed against him, and spies placed 30 as 10
overhcn the conversation between him and the nan
when be was arrested and plAcod IN ja proDoslt ion
was made 10 hang HIM, but wns overruled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-28

WASHINGTON, May 2', 1891.
Proposals will be issued tomorrow by the Navy Do
partment for the building Of steam propeller gunboas
for the Of the navy The boats will be about ave
hundred tons burthcn There win be between thirty
and forty and is the purpose OF the government 70 dis
tribute them among all the principal ship5uildng
establishments north Of Washington The object Of
building them outside OF government yards N 70
pete them with the utmost despatch The proposals. for
thc machinery for these and the oter ships 70 be built
will be issued a, the Same time.
large number Of the princiIsl shpbundcrs are new
here, looking after this matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-28
AFFAIRS ar ALEX ANDHIa.

W<rhSsrDA, way ~, lo.A
havs tas' seen Sr wes,ervii, Of New IO's, Who
fpert several hours in Aiexandrls th.s afternoon He
reports egeryth.og quiet.
To-fsy s-aal guard 81 men ordered froa Alex
apefis tywsyd FAIRFAX Court uouseo recon aol.erng
sxpsdM's. Wbeo gone m'Ese out they dias.yc ed q
mpasy 81 secssson cavalry drs@p up IN hna sa.s1ed
18th ihm 7v iheS rerrsce1 their s'eps cap.-r o.,
hsir way two o he enens's p.:kss guard, who we're
To9gh. 70 Washington. ono 1f gaen. 0o1irCss the
,eIt Ma. % SaturlA2 s.sgi ADA: hladset
sscisioDis,s we're several mnss on.y from Airing
TN, but praden.y retired further back Slen
ihey discovered the huryng o. trop, lntf ar from
Washington -he War D. pGr;nlsnt Is sa.is6e. Of these
facts from IeAable quarters
N appears that OF therosdy portscn Of the 2c1.
avss have been committing oepredaNons upon the ci.-
zsss Of ALEXANDRIA, BY pluadering sLer gardens. yne
commanding oinoer oday ordered tsem caspgs Their
anost care VIII be taken hereafter 10 psevens sinil-
on.y,sts.
The New York Fssth and Twenty eighth regiments are
two nies oeyohd a~San.riA tLe ns Of she railroad
car loaded win provsions and having eighteen Sc
cepsion aoldars board IN c.t,zens dreas bis been
br0Uah h TO Alexandria
who was seized tnres miles from that
city, cayryIg . secession Tag, maze by his
cAptoIs, several Zouaves 10 carry it o pole 70 the
Msrban House, and there trampe upon it. Ths man
VIE then placed in custody
Two Zouavss a'so seized secessionist With
hundred and atty DO lars bis person. together with
pis'oIs and papers BE deprived OF these effects,
and released parole. Other seizures coainae 10 be
made
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-28
THE CONDITION OF THE REBEL ARMY.

WAsliiNOfoN, May u, IBbI.
One OF the United States mail agents, who has been
actng for the 10 the South for several years.
has arrived In Washington. He had an Interview with
Jcr Davis not many days since and reports the rebel
leader In low spirits, and his army In wrc,ohcd
and demualiztd condition. The agent believes
the traitorous throne Of the rebel TO be in a
totteripg condition. All othr Information from
different parts Of the seeded ststcs Of the Ten
dency The ranks OF the rebel army s thinning out by
dcserticn. We have evidence Of this In Washington
every day. Men ny 10 pckets with sheir horscs
and arms and surrender themselves up with smiie o.
10Y upon thor facrs have Witnessed such sn
Gen Mansleli's Office TO day.