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BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival of the Star of the West.

New York, Jan. l2-The Star Of the West,
with the troops recently from Charleston, or.
rived here last night. The Star Of the West
was struck by two balls, one on her bow, and
the other on her starboard quarter, between
her smoke stack aud engine beam. Nobody
WAS hurt.
She struck on tho bar twice, in coming out.
At night she saw steamers coming out Of
Charleston harbor, and supposed they were in
pursuit Of her. On the same night she spoke
the ship Emily st. Pierre, Of Liverpool from
Charleston, which had been refused admittance
into the port in consequence Of having the
American Avg hyug.
When leaving the harbor, the Star Of the
West received several parting shots from Nor.
ris Island, bat they all fell short.
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Sauces.
EDMUND F. BROWN,

Notary Public, Commissioner of the Court Of
Claims and for The State of California, and
attorney for business IN the sere,'al Depart
meHtS,
rs prepared to take Dispositions for the Court
i Of Claims and the Courts in the several States
aud Territories and also to act as Counsellor
snd Attorney for business before the different
Departments of Government.
Deeds, Wills, and other Writings, prepared
and Acknowledgements taken.
Office, 4O2 street, next to Seventh street, op-
posite the Post Office and Patent Office.
dec 4-2aw3m
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HENRY JANNEY,

No. 34S Pennsylvania aUenue, betVeen Sixth and
Sevsnh streets, Washington, ID. c.,
MANUFACTURER OF GENTLEMENS
FASHIONABLE BOOTS & SHOES,
LAS at all times sufficient force Of the most
IL experienced hands to make p' 'omptly to Or
der every variety of work in his line. He has on
his shelves very good supply of work Of his own
make. Also, general supply of Northern work,
direct from the Manufacturers, as well as from
Auction, and assures the public that no house
in this OF my other city can supply, WHOLE
SALE or RETAIL, at Liver rates. nov 26
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Kansas.


Learenworth, Jan. l2.-The message of Act.
ing Governor Beebe to the Territorial Legisla.
ture is mainly devoted to local affairs. The
financial condition of the Territory is discour.
aging owing, in part, to the disastrous effect OF
the drought
The total number of acres subject to taxa.
ton are 100000; total number of town lots,
l35,32S, which are valued at $3.50, 900; total
amount of taxable property of the Territory,
$22,00O,O0O total amount of taxes levied in
1859 and 1860, $4,000. About $4,000 levied
prior to 1859 remain unpaid.
The Governor recommends county, township,
and municipal organizations, for the mineral
regions of Western Kansas.
In relation to the late disturbances in Linn
and Bourbon counties, he urges that steps be
taken for the enforcement of the laws and vim.
dication Of the Government
He recommends an expression of gratitude by
the Legislature to the charitable who have given
relief to the sufferers from the drought.
He urges the repeal Of the act of the last ses.
sion, prohibiting slavery, on the ground of its
unconstitutionality.
In regard to national affairs, he thinks the
present distracted state Of the country is owing
to the aggressive policy of the Republicans, and
urges Cancellation for the Union but, if a dis
solution:.takes place. he trusts that Kansas will
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THE sToNECUTTERs IN COUNCIL.
Enthusiastic Meeting Of tie Mechanics' Union
Rites at Temperance Hall.

Enthusiastic Meeting Of tie Mechanics Union
Rifles at Temperance Hall.
This new corps, composed principally Of the
stonecutters OF this city. met in large numbers
at Temperance Hall, on Saturday evening last,
for the purpose Of completing their organiza-
ton by electing their officers, &c.
The meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Mr.. Thomas McGrath, and the roll
was called by the Secretary, Mr.. William Mid.
dleton.
An opportunity was then afforded to those
present who desired to become members of the
company to come forward and enroll their
names. A large number responded to the iu-
vitation.
The committee appointed to draft a constitu
ton and bylaws then reported. Portions of
the Washington Light. Infantry constitution
and bylaws were read by the Secretary, and
adopted by the meeting, subject to further re-
vision by committee to be appointed by the
Chair.
On motion of Mr.. Copeland, the officers elect
were appointed that committee. Adopted.
The committee appointed at the last meeting
to select suitable persons for officers, made
their report.
Mr.. Alexander Rutherford was selected as
Captain, Mr.. George Brown was as First Lieu.
tenant, ana MI Oeo. H. DROWN Us Quartermas
| ter.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot, when
the above gentlemen were elected.
After some discussion as to the proper mode
Of electing officers, in which Messrs. Carroll,
Gould, Rooney, Fritch, and others, participated,
the election was declared unanimous.
A committee, consisting Of Messrs. Morgan,
Carroll, and Rooney, was then appointed, to in
form Mr.. Rutherford and Mr.. George Brown OF
their election.
Mr.. George Ii. Brown, the Quartermaster
elect, who was present at the meeting, being
called upon for speech, responded in few
neat and appropriate remarks, thanking the
meeting for the honor conferred, and pedging
himself TO do his best for the furtherance OF the
interests of the company.
Considerable discussion ensued, as to wheth
er Scotls or Hardee's tactics be adopted for
the drill, and whether rifles or muskets be used
as arms 1t was finally resolved to leave the
matter to the discretion of the officers.
A committee Of five was appointed to pro
cure an armory.
The question occurring, whether the compa
ny be a permanent or only temporary organi
nation, it was resolved, by large majority
that it be permanent.
The officers appointed committee to pro
cure arms, &c.
The meeting, after some discussion upon
that question, adjourned.
The Mechanic Union Rifles already number
near one hundred men, composed, as the
name would designate, entirely of workingmer
and mechanics.
MIR. Richard Morgan, at the previous meet
lug, was elected Treasurer of the company, ant
not Mr.. William Morgan, as was erroneousl
stated.
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Nebraska.

Omaha, Jan. l2.-Both Houses Of the Ter
ritorial Legislature adjourned sine die at eight
p. NJ. yesterday. But little general Legislation
has been passed during the session. An effort
to pass limitation law, in effect repudiating
all debts Of two years standing, failed.
The bills Incorporating the Missouri and
Western and the Pacific telegraph compauies
passed both Houses and received the sanction
of the Governor. a
The weather is warm and the snow is rapid
ly melting. -.
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Alabama.

Mobile, Jan. l2.-The passage of the o-di.
nance Of secession was celebrated here last
night. OAe hundred guns were fred, and one
hundred thousand dollars was subscribed for
the defence Of Mobile.
The aged and eminent Bishop Cobb of the
Episcopal Church, died at Montgomery yester.
day
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Inauguration Of Governor Curtin.

Harrisburg, Jan. TT military and
Wide Awakes have made arrangement for .
grand military and civic procession on inaugu.
ration day; the Wide Awakes TO parade in tho
morning, and the military in the evening.
Delegations Of Wide Awakes from all sec.
tions Of the State are expected. They will
bring equipments. WM. d. MooRE."
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George P. Lipscomb is our authorised agent
for George town. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. ll3 High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
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Tennessee Convention.

Nashville, Jan. l2.-The House passed the
bill calling State Convention to meet on the
18th Of February. The election is to take
place on the 9th. If the Convention deter
mines to secede, the question of secession 10 10
be laid before the people. The same bill pass
ed to a second residing in Senate.
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of Georgetown, ID. c.

And those who have, let them insure the more"
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgetown, ID. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1891.
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE:
VNHE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
l. of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING, Secretary.
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill. Boz 4b4, City Post Office. Orders
attended to Immediately. Losses paid promptly.
Care for home, and homs will care for us.
nov 26
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Ginnaty, for exposing his person, and fined

Ginnaty, for exposing his person, and fined
$lll5.
Before Justice Johnson.-Isaac White (col.
ored) was arrested by Officer King, charged
with stealing a pistol from J. P. Bartholow.
He was committed for further hearing.
Before Justice Donn.-James Lynch was ar.
rested by Officer Irwin, charged with gently
rubbing his foot against portion of a German
genteman's pants, for which he was fined
1924.
s. Tucker was brought in by Officer Bethel,
for profanity, and mulcted in the sum of $l.5s.
I. Gallaber was arrested by the same officer,
for disorderly conduct, aud fined $2.9i.
A You've SEcEssIoYIsr.-We noticed a few
evenings since a little son Of somewhat noted
Southern Senator, rugged out in II red cap, aud
wearing the disunion cockade. In his hand was
a toy musket, with bayonet.
CIRCUIT CoURT.--ln this court, on Saturday,
the case of Spain us. Hamilton was further
argued by MIR. Carlisle for defendant.
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OFFICE MUTUAL FIRE 1Ss. Co..

OFFICE MUTUAL FIRE |ISs. Co.,
Washington, ID. c. December 81, 1860
IN pursuance Of the charter, the following
L statement Of the condition of the company is
published, viz
Amount Of premium notes on hand $l25,O7Gs3
Amount of loss during past year 9,ol650
Amount of cash on hand o,69o.Oo
Notice is also given, that the annual meeting
of members will be held at the office OF the Com
pany, on Monday, the 2lst instant at en.p'clock
A. NJ, when an election will be held for seven
managers to serve for the ensuing year
jan 7-eo6t CHARLES WILSON, Sec.
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II. 6. Troops at ST. Louis.

s.. Louis, Jaat lO.-By order Of Lieut. Gen.
eral Scott, IL detachment of United States
troops to-day took possession Of the sub ,reasu.
ry, post office, and custom.house, at this city.
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E. WHEELER,
AGENT FOR THE SALE OF AMERICAN AND Y0RErGN
HA RDW ARE.

OAR, Sheet, and Hoop Iron; Horseshoe Iron,
- Norway Nail Rods, Burdens Patent Horse
Shoes, Horseshoe Nails; Cast, Shear, and Sls-
ter Steel; Anvils, Bellows, and Vices Sheet
Lead, Bar Lead, and Lead Pipe; Loaded Roof
ing Tin; Bright Tin Of all kinds Block Tin,
Zinc, and Copper; Iron, Brass, and Copper Wire.
Carriage Bows and Curtain Canvas, Hubs,
Spokes, Rims, and Axles, Locks Hinges, Screws,
Nails, Brads, Sash Weights, Sash Cord, Pulleys,
Planes, Saws, Chisels, Files, Boring and Mortice
Machines, and Grindstones, Axes, Shovels, Spades,
Rakes Forks, &c.
DEPOT FOR PLANTS NEW PATENT
BLIND HINGE.
All at the lowest prices for Cash, or to puuc-
tual customers on short credit. nov 26
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Munitions Of War.

Norfolk, Jan. l2.-The steamer Express, of
Baltimore, steamed up to Fort Norfolk last
night, and took on board quantity of ammu.
milton. She steamed away at eight o'clock this
morning. Rumor says she went to Fort Mon.
roe.
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GREAT BARGAINS AT THE PEOPLES
CLOTHING STORE,
No. 4O6 SerenM street, near E.

No. 406 SerenM street, near E.
T AM now offering my large stock of Clothing,
L Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps, at re-
markably low prices, in order to decrease my
large stock.
N. b. All persons in want of Clothing and
Furnishing Goods will find it greatly to their
advantage to give me a CALL as am determined
to sell lower than any other house in town.
Don't forget the name and number.
j. II. SMITH, Clothier,
dec I'm 400 Seventh St, op. Post Office.
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A Union Salutc.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 1.-The House to-
day passed a resolution to display the Ameri
can flag from the Capitol dome, aud fire a
salute Of 80 guns in honor of the Uuion willie
the flag was being hoisted.
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Mississinpi Convention,

Jackson, Jan. l2.-The Commissioners from
Alabama will address the Convention to-day.
The Convention will probably remain ia
session for two weeks.
Nothing of Importance has been done since
the passage Of the secession ordinance.
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NJ. 8 MI T II,
Fashionable Tailor.

~ Fashionable Tailor, Z
No. 6ls Garrison street, Jetpeen qnd Vu.
ginia arenue, Navy Yard.
CONSTANTLY on hand a full supply Of Ready
" Made Clothing and Gentlemen's Furnishing
goods. jan 10
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Virginia Legisla ture.

Richmond Jan. l2.-The House has passed
the Convention BILL with amendments, to refer
its action relative to secession back TO the peo.
pie.
No action was taken on the subject in the
Senate.
The excitement at the Capitol to-day was on
the increase.
The Convention bill requires a vote to be
taken at the time of the election, to determine
whether the action of the Convention shall be
submitted to the people or not.
The election is to take place Oh the 4th of
February, and the Convention to meet on the
18th proximo.
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Message of the Governor of New Je

message OF the UOVCrhOr Of NpW Jersey.
Governor Oiden, Of New Jersey, elected by
the Peoples party,) in his annual message, op.
poses secession, but advocates concession and
compromise; urges the rapeal of all laws Of
the State, if such there be, which are uni ust to
the South; calls upon Congress to agree upon
some plan of adjustment Of the national
troubles, and in case of failure, urges the New
Jersey Legislature to invite all the States to
meet in National Convention to concert meas.
ures whereby the Union may by saved.
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Latest by Telegraph.
Seizure of the Pensacola Navy Yard
and Fort Barrancas.

Pensacola, Jan. l2.-The navy yard, near
this city, and Fort Barrancas, were taken pos.
session of at thirty mnues past one P. NJ, by
the Florida and Alabama troops.
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North Carolina Legislature.

Raleigh, Jan. l2.-The Senate was engaged
to day in debating the Convention bill. No
definite action was taken.
Affairs generally are quiet.
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India Rubber Goods

Is very large, consisting Of
Mems Hip and Knee Boots, Sandals, and Overs.
Ladies' Boots, Buskins, Slippers, and Sandals.
Misses and Boys Gums.
Having purchased my Gums directly from the
manufacturers, am prepared to sell them from
ten to twelve and a-half per cent less than the
usual prices for cash, there having been heavy
rise this season.
On hand, left over from last year, few pairs
Of Mems Gums at 81, and Ladies' small sizes at
80 cents,
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II Z N N | N G'S
ISLAND EMPORIUM,

Seventh street, near Maryland drenue, Island,
For the sale of
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ready. Made
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Particular attention is allied to the
BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT,
In which have had thirteen years experience,
aud in which great inducements are offered
Now on hand
Ladies' Button, Congress, and Lace Heel Caters,
from Sl.25 to So.
Ladies' Morocco and Goat Heel Boots from 81
ur.
Ladies' No Heel Boots from rs cents To Sl.25.
Misses Boots from so cents up.
A large variety Of Misses and Children's Shang-
hais.
Boys Boots from Sl.e5 to $3.50.
Youths Boots from 81 to So.
Mems Boots from Sl.50 to Sc.
Mems Caters from Sl.25 to 81.
Mems Water Proof Boots from $3.50 up.
Nv atork nf
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AMERICAN AND ENGLISH PICKLES,
SAUCES, &c.

CH0W CHOW, American.
~ PlCCOLlLLY,
CHOW CHOW,
PICCOLlLLY, English.
White and Brown ONIONS,
Sauces.
Worcestershire Sauce Soyer's Sultsna, Read
ing, Harvey, and Anchovy SAUCES.
For sale by JE ESSE B. WILSON,
1921 Pa. av., betweea Sixth and Seventh
nov &c streets, south side.
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decline Identification with either branch Of the
Union, but establish q separate snd indspsnd-
ent Government,
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LATER,

Richmond, Jan. l2.-To.night the Senate
passed the House Convention BILL with an
amendment, fixing he 18th of February for
the meeting of the Convention.
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W. KRZYZANOWSKI,
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT,
A TWO-STORY Brick House, No. 327 G
"A street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing sven rooms. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this office.
dec %
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Free Navigation of the Mississippi
Stopped.
Jackson, Mss, Jan. l2.-The artillery were
ordered to Vicksburg by the Governor early
this morning, to hail and question passing
boats on the Mississippi river.
This is foretsste of that free navigation
of the Mississippi, which the West will enjoy
after the Union is dissolved.-Ed
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HALL & WHITE,
M a 9 II l n l S II S,
STEAM ENGINE BUILDERS,

IRON RAILING MANUFACTURERS,
No. 90 Maine avenue, between Four and "a half
and Sixth streets, Washington, D. G. nov 26
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PROVISION STORE.
MRS. G. OCKSTADT, 47o Niuth street, be-
lVl tween D and E streets, informs the public
that she 10 prepared to supply them with Meat,
Vegetables, and articles used In the preparation
OF Soups, Of good quality and at low prices.
dec "a
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Hats and Caps.

Wishing to reduce my stock of Hats and Caps,
will offer great inducements in these articles.
have on hand good assortment of Black and
Colored, High and Low Crown, Soft and Stiff,
Fine and Common, Fashionable Hats.
Fashionable Silk and Cashmere Hats.
Chidrens Fancy Dress Caps, some neat styles,
and very cheap.
Gents and Boys Glazed, Dre:s, and Warm
Caps.
Hats for Middle-aged Gentlemen.
Gents Ready Made Clothing.
Business Suits, Dress Suits, and Working Suits.
Black and Fancy Cashmere, Satinet, and Union
Pants.
Black and Fancy Cashmere, Satnet, and Union
Coats.
Black and Fancy Cashmere, Satinet, and Union
Vests.
Pants from $l.2s to 81. Vests from 81 to 81
| Business Coats from $3.50 to $l2. Over Goats
| from So to $40.
Black Cloth Dress Goats from 81 to $ls.
large 8 ock of fine silk, satin, and velvet
Vests of very neat styles.
Bargains may be expected for cash.
Furnishing Goods.
Gents Linen, Paper, Garrotte, Turnover, and
Standing Collars.
Ten Paper Co lars for 25 cents.
Linen Collars from, 81 so per dozen up.
Neck-Ties Neck kHqndkerchiefs, and Stocks
Undershirts, OF Merino, Cotton, Canton Flannel,
Red Flannel, &c.
| Drawers to match.
Merino Wool, and Cotton Hosiery.
Shirts-Lnen, Marseilles, and Cotton, Plain and
Fancy Bosoms, Check, Seamens, and Fancy
| Shirts.
Jumpers, Overalls, Net Jackets, and Guernsey
Frocks
Silk and Linen Handkerchefs, Hemmed and moi
| Hemmed.
Kid, Buck, Merino, Thread, Silk, Wool, and
Driving Gloves and Gauntlets.
Suspenders and Umbrellas
Remember the place
Seventh street, between Maryland avenue and
Smiths oman Grounds, Island.
dec l7-lm GEORGE G. HENNING.
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PROTE CTION.

Now let those insure who meier insured before,
And those who have, let them insure the more"
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HAMS HAMSll
T HAVE in store Maryland New HAMS, sugar
L cured, prepared for family use.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa. av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26. streets, south side.
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Dick Robinson; Captain NJ. Ewing, Camp
Dennison; Captain J. s. Siminson, United
States Army; Captain ]. 7. Willis, Kentucky;
Lieutenant James N. Scott Camp Chase;
Lieutenant james H. Rice, Seventeenth Regl
iment.
Bsrnet House--Captain H. D. Kingsbury,
Fourteenth Regiment o. V. NJ Quartermas-
ter A. r. Rogers, do; Lieutenant A. Beeler,
Thirty. fourth Regiment Indiana V. NJ; A.
Ohio Cavalry; Colonel l. I. Boyle, Kentucky;
Captain f. S. Morris, Thirty-ffth Regiment
O.V. NJ; Captain @. L. Chase, Thirty-eigth
Regiment o. V. NJ Captain A. Crater, do.
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which increased their field pieces to fourteen
They also had two mortafs.
Colonel Mulligan was taken South with
Price. J.--..
Most of our army hSve gone forward well
appointed and likely 70 do splendid fighting.
General McKinstry's division, under Lieu
tenant Colonel Totteu, moved West to day,
sod will encamp tonight g, ,ghteen miles out.
Captain Able and Henry ,StOr, who we're
captured short time since, while carrying
dispatches from General Fremont 10 General
. Lane, and were confined fifty hours in a dun
geon at Westport, came down on the Emile,
having escaped from Lexington.
Captain D. d. s. Stanley, Of the regular
cavalry, who distinguished himself at Dug
Spring, has been appointed Brigadier Cen
eral and will assume command of the cav
airy brigade of Fremonts command.
General McKinstry is not to be transferred
to Kentucky. He will take command of the
Fifth Division of the army of the West and
will start West tomorrow.
1t is thought that Fremont will also leave
tomorrow. He and his army are enthu-
siastic and confident, and are burning to meet
the enemy.
JEFFERSON CRY, October 4.-A special to
the st. Louis Republican says that Colonies
Grover and White were left at Lexington,
the former in a critical condition, and the
latter likely to recover
The report of large amount of loaded
shell having been dug up inside of Mulligan's
intrenchments after the surrender, is untrue.
WASHINGTON, October Sat the request Of
Hon. Augustus Frank, member Of Congress
from New York, the Superintendent Of the
Census Bureau has prepared a statement of
the white male population of the several
counties of that State between the age OF
fourteen and forty.fve, and the proportion
required from each county to furnish the
quota of one hundred thousand.
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BY Telegraph.l
New York Market.


New YORK, October 5.-Receipts of Flour,
II ,548 brls market shade frmer, with fair
export demand: sales 10000 brls. at $5 300
5 so for superfine State; $5 6005 G5 for ex-
ira State; So 30@5 40 for superfne western;
$5 55@5 rs for common to medium extra;
So sOG5 90 for shipping brands extra round.
hoop Ohio. Canadian Flour firm; sales 600
brls. at S5 30@5 40 for super6ne; $5 $50
6 so for common to choice extra. Rye Flour
steady at So 1904. Receipts of Wheat,
67,467 bushels; market very firm with limited
supply and fair export demand; sales SO, 600
bushels at 81 25 for fair Milwaukee Club;
81 3O11@l 80 for common winter red West.
erp, and 81 4O@l As for white Michigan.
Rye firm, at 10000. Barley firm, at ESQ
96c. Receipts of Corn, l07643 bushels |;
market quite firm and active; sales of $4,000
bushels at 54@55c. for mixed Western; 56c.
for very choice. Oats unchanged at 30@34c.
for Canadian, Western and State.
Pork firm; sales at $l4 75@l5 for mess
and SO 75@Dl0 for prime. Beef dull. Cut
Meats quiet. Lard firm: sales Of 200 brls. at
9H@93Sc.
Butter selling at 7@llc. for Ohio, and l215
@l5c. for State. Cheese steady at 5@7c.
Whisky quiet at 2lA@2l15c.