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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-20
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
SECOND EDITION.
ARRIVAL FROM EUROPE.
The PrivatesF Questien-SsuthernC snfede.



NEW YORK, June 20.-The steamship Africa
has arrived, bringing advices TO the sth inst
In Parliament, Lord John Russell, in reply 70
an inquiry whether the Introduction Of privateers
from bringing prizes into British ports was ac-
cording to the former practice, said that the
Queens Advocates opinion was favorable to the
right OF Introduction, which the law Of nations
justified Hence the Government Issued the PRO-
hibitory orders.
An appeal was made TO Mr. Gregory to post
pone the motion Of reference for a prompt recog-
milton Of the Southern Confederacy He said his
only motive was to make a fair statement of the
southern side Of the question. At the wish Of the
House, however, he assented to the appeal; and
the motion was postponed sine de
1t reported that the Z. =. Government orders
for IS 600 muskets had reached Frankfort.
The Southern Commissioners were also expect
ed in Germany for similar object
The funeral obsequies Of Count Cavour were
celebrated on the 9TH instant, with almost royal
pomp.
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Western Virginia Convention.

WHEELING June 1S.-The State Convention TO-
day adopted, by vote Of % to 3, an ordinance
providing for the reorganization Of the State gov
ernment, obliging every officer TO swear allegi-
ance anew TO the United States, and repudiate the
Richmond Convention.
The next business is TO choose Governor and
Council A new State seal has been ordered
Frank Pierpont, Of Marion county, was unan-
mously nominated for Governor by the w es,ern
Virginia convention In caucus tonight
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HAVE YOU So BsCRIBED FOR THE WEEK
LIZ STAR, TO BE MAILED TO YOUR
FRIEND OR RELATIvE7
TITS THE BEST DOLLAR WEEKLY INTHE
WORLD!
ITS WASHINGTON NEWS Is UNEQUAL
LED!
ITS GENERAL NEWS IL UNSURPASSED
BY THAT OF ANY Two DOLLAR
WEEKLY.
ITS AGRICULTURAL MATTER WILL BE
WORTH TO ANY FARMER A HUN
DRIED TIMES ITS YEARLY COST.
ITS HOUSEHOLD RECIPES WILL SAVE
TEN TIMES ITS COST EACH YEAR
TO ANY FAMILY.
TIE Number JOr this Week, TO Be ont on F's-
day MorRing-prios Three Csnts-sciA
be remarkably Intsyestsng one.
Every Person AZ a distance Irh0 would Keep
Posted ruth reference 70 uchGt IS really
going on here az these iHssrsSt-
ing tunes should receive az
regularly.
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"HOSOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUE
HKADQUAETERs PATROL POLICE

ALEXANDRIA, June ~, 1901 !
To tAe Editor Of ths Ersaiag Star dear Sir !:
Having Lotic.d Ia your paper OF the 18th an
extract relative 20 the searching Of house In this
city by the First Michigan and Fifth Pennsyl-
vsnIa, would beg leave 10 correct a slight mis-
take, aud inform you that The search was made by
a squad from tie patrol force Of the Fifth Massa-
chusetts, which 10 under command OF Lieut..
shepard, now Provost Marshal Of the city Of Alex
andTia Hopiag you will give this correction
place In yOur next edition, that honor may be
given 10 whom honor 10 due, remain yours
respectfully, MAssAcHUsEITs FIFTH
Note-The house In which the seizure was
made was the residence Of SIR Richard Rudd,
who has not been come-atable since, we Eeaf
Provisions notwithstanding the large mum
Der Of trOcps Chartered In and around the city,
asd the many visitors const ntly arriving-which
crvsiiy Increases the demsnd for provisions OF all
kiads-the prices are no higher new, Ter many
sT!clss. tual previous 10 the outbreak OF hosnIl-
ties Family hour, 1t retail, is % 5VaiO Corn
, msAlsl per bushel. sugar o. all ca. per Pouna !
Cofse I5a20 cn. Teas 5OcaSl. Rice 8 cn. bacon
I0sl4 Cts. Beef In The markets lQsle CO. PEI w.
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Mere Treeps en- route

NEW YORK, June 2O.-The Fourteenth New
York Regiment passed through this city this
morning at nine O'Clock, on the way to Wash.
ington
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SUIcIDE.-This morning, a German named Bum
tbs, shoemaker in the employ of Mr.. J. Beck,
corner Of and Seventh SITS :, committed suicide,
by hanging himself with a small grass rope, from
the frame Of the door In a room where he worked
at Mr.. Beck's residence, on Sixth near G street
Buntis was citizen Of Baltimore, where his fam
lily resides is about fifty years Of age and highly
respected. He received letter this morning. and
replied Immediately, 1t is said; and 1t is thought
he must have committed the act Immediately on
his return from the post offcs Mr. Beck was alb
sent at the store, Mrs Beck at market, and no one
at the house but children. Upon the return of
Mrs. she found Buntis hanging. He was cut
down, but life was extinct. The inquest had not
been held az We go to press.
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Senator John.en stiII for the Uni.n.

LEXINGTON, June Ex-senator Andrew John
son, Of Tennessee, en- route for w Warrington, made
speech here last night before a very large audi
ence. He declared himself 40 a positive uncondi-
uonal Union man, and in fav OF the msinte-
nance OF the general government East Tennes-
see, he said, would never leave the Union IL the
people could be armed to prevent their subjugs-
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Prizes Capt. Bndd, commanding the steam
ar fesolute, has arrived here, bringing d prize
schooner, the Buena Vista, seized In the ST.
Mary's river. He also captured two other vessels
namely. the schooner Bachelor and the sloop .
Day. The former had disregarded warning
by false statements, and was found by Capt Budd
concealed on the Maryland side opposite Matthias
Point, at place where II was convenient for
crossing the Potomac. The Day belonged to the
same owner. Capt Budd has detained her for
use at NanjemOy, where just such a vessel is
needed TO watch the vicinity where she was
taken. The Resolute is rendering efficient ser
vice a Potomac scout.
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Aa.rvAl OF rn. ror,r.rsrH forn1pAl N,w

ARRIVAL OF THE FOURTEENTH fONEfDA) NHw
YoRx REsrMENr.-At O'Clock this afternoon the
James Moo arrived in this city from Albany,
where IL has been encamped for the past three
weeks. The following is a list Of the officers:
Colonel, John Moo Lieut.. Colonel, G. Il.
Skiller; Major, Chas. b. Young; Adjutant. John
F. Moo uade; Surgeon, Alonzo Churchill; Quar-
termaster, Thos Fl. Bates; Chaplain, George NJ.
Hewes; Asst. Surgeon, j. E. West; Sergeant Ma
jor, c. q. Mervine; q uartermaster, Jas. p. Bal
lou; Drum Major, Thomas }. Hines; Fife Major,
Saml. f.. Catlin.
Company A, Utica-Captain, Thos. NJ. Davies;
Croker.
Company B, Utica-Captain, W. r. Bruce;
Isl list Lieut., Rufus Dagget; ID Lieut., Geo It. Hol-
Company C, Utica-Captain, Fred. Harar; LIST
Lieutenant, Jas. Smith; ID Lieutenant, William
Company ID, Batavia-C Captain, VIM. l.. Cowan;
Isl Lieutenant, Robert II. Foot ID Lieutenant,
Company E, Utica-Captain, Lewis Michaels;
IE Lieutenant, Alfred Sears; I'd Lieutenant, VIM.
War;.
Company F, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Charles J.
Muller; LIST lieutenant VIM A. Rowan; I'd Lieu.
tenant, De Los Chamer.
Company 6, Rome-Captain, John Babcock;
lst Lieutenant, Seth l.. Walworth; I'd Lieuten-
ant, John Stryker, Jr
Company n, Syracuse-Captain, 8 f. Thomp-
son; LIST Lieut., Henry Goss; I'd Lieut. Gee. Nor
gan.
Company I, Lowville-Captain, Horace r.
Lahi; 1st Lieut., Geo. w. Bartlett; I'd Lieut., s.
w. Hagen.
Company X, Hudson-Captain,w H Seymour
Butler.
The regiment musters $40 men rank and fle
and presents splendid appearance The I'M form
Is OF dark-blue cloth, trimmed with red cord.
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From Fortress Mepree

BALTIMORE, June Cove have an arrival from
Fortress Monroe to-day, but affairs there are rep
resented as unchanged, and nothing Of notable
public importance has occurred since the late ad-
vices
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New York MaYkets.

NEW YORK, June 20 Flour 10 less active.
Wheat is dull; common 10 la2c lower. Corn ID
firm and scarce. Pork Ia heavy Lard 10 dull
whisky is dull and slightly lower.
Money Il easy. Loans on call 3d4 per CT Stockl
are dull and easier. N. Y. Central IAN; Federal
Coupon &c 81.
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Nc1IcH.-Dirhict Of Columbia Advertisements
70 oe inherited In the BALTIMORE SUN are received
at and forwarded from TIE STAR Once.
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Our DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS The following
received from member of the Pr ssidents Mount
ed Guards ~ their camp, some twenty six miles
above Rockville, shows that all the boys were In
good condition there Yesterday
CAMP MARTIN, June 1e, 1861.
Editor Washington Sur: We are now in the
face II the enemy. e made them leave the
other side of the river Yesterday evening In hot
hstte. You never saw such running in your life
We opened on them with grape and canister, and
must have killed a number Of them We do not
know our destination, but do not want to be like
the soldiers who march up the hill and then down
az lin.
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Fusitiy. slave, UItnei.

CAIRO, June 1s-Three fugitive slaves were
arrested here yesterday, and were to-day delivered
to their owners, who reside in Ballard county,
Kentucky
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THE WAR MISSOURI.

ST Louis, June l9-The Democrat hes snecIsl
dispatch from Jefferson City, saying that citizens
OF that place had just arrived in skiff from six
miles below Boonville, bringing news that Gen
Lyon Ind attacked and completely routed the
State forces at BoOnville, killing three hundred
and taking six hundred prisoners; and also stating
that General Price was MORALLY wounded, and
seventeen OF the federal troops were wounded
Colonel Bernstein waE continually sending out
scouting parties into the country surrounding JEFF
ferson City. One company had Just arrived
bringing large quantity OF powder ia kegs,
taken from one Of Gov. Jacksonis secret depots in
the Interior. The secession.sts Of Boone. Hollo-
way and Howard counties are fleeing, and the
Union Home Guards are beginning to organize In
those counties
Desperate efforts were made by the conyicts 10
escape from the penitentiary to-day, which was
prevented by four companies OF troops Sly of
TIE convice Were shot, and several wounded
still Later.
ST. Louis, June 10 The Democrat learns by a
gentleman justfrOm Lexington Yesterday evening,
that as the advance guard Of the Federal cavalry,
under Capt. Price, were moving along the road a
few miles from Independence, they suddenly
came upon a considerable body Of State uoops
stationed on the top Of hill, with cannon com
handing the road. The cavalry fred on the STATE
troops, who returned the FIRE, killing three Fed
eral troops, and four secessIonists reported 70
have been kilIed-One Of whom was Col Hollo-
way, In command of the State forces There was
no pursuit by either party
On Friday the State forces were concentrating
at Blue Mills, taking strong position. and wait
Ing az expected attack from the Federal troops
Col Curtis, OF the Iowa regiment was 70 pro
coed to Macon city last night, taking the Hanni-
bal and st Joseph road 10 Renick station, thence
across the country thirty miles to Bonneville
About thirty secessionists attac ked q small num-
Der OF Federal troops guarding the Dardenee
Were repulsed. Two Federal soldiers were said
to have been MORALLY wounded
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UNITED STATES TRoOPs ARRIVE comps
MES Of U ;. infantry, belonging to the Third
Fifth and Eighth reglments-which left her,
some weeks ego to join General Patterson's com
mand at Chambersburg-came back 10 the cit,
this morning. by rail, and proceeded to their ole
quarters IN the First Ward
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OUR THANKS are due Caslmir Bohn, steel plat,
and photographic portrait publisher for one Of th
first proofs fan admirable engraving Of the lat.
Judge Douglas, just issued by him 1t 10 one q
the best specimens Of portrait engraving we hav,
ever seen
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SALT WATER BATHING,
SEA BATHING AND SAFE RETREAT,
- Al POINI LOok-OEI. MAkYLLNl.

-
- AT PoIST LOOK-OUT, MAINLAND.
This ce ebrat-d Bathing Place. situsted at the
junction of the Potomac River with the
Chesapeake Bay, will be opened by the yfA0
uldersignea on the 10Th OF June, IN the x.Xl
very besl style, for al persons who may wish q
safe and quiet retreat. where they can have the
benefit of the best salt water HAITI and enjoy the
deiicacies Of the water, such as Fish Of oil kinds.
Oysters, Crabs, &c
Every description of fishing tsckle Will be kept
for the accommodation of guests.
fine In eTy stab kept on The farm
hisn, ten pin alleys ond billiard saloons with
all other amusements usually found At sunh places.
TEe table will be supplied daily With fresh vege-
tables from the g.rde- on the premises and from
the Baltimore and WashIrCton markets.
The hest Liquors ana Cigars viii always be found
at the Bar.
Hoard. 50 pr day; ons week. Sl2; second week.
slO four weeks Tor SIS; children and colOrec ser
wants haf-pTiOe
The steamer ~. NIch0ss leaves Washington
TUESDAY ss6 q m ant iaumOre on Friday 81 p.
The half past 2 o'clock p. IN. tram from Wa,h-
layton viii connect a. Baltm .Se with the bcats,
reaching Point Lockout daily also, trI-veekly
sttse from washington, By way q eona'dtovn,
Add ees the pIOpretOrs, a. Point LOOKOUT.
Washington D G., or AleTaldTiA, Va
mSl HEFLEB0WER a. CO Prop'rs.
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UNION ENVELOPES .-Shillington, bookseller
corner Of Four and a-half street and Pennsylyani,
avenue, receives daily new varieties Of Union en-
velopes and patriotic note paper Send to head
quarters for the newest styles and lowest prices
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To CAMP-The Twenty fourth and Twenty
sixth Pennsylvania Regiments, and the Fits
Massachusetts Regiment, all Of which arrived
near the Grain Bridge Yesterday afternoon.
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THE ExAMISITIoNs.-We are informed tina,
Justice Thomas e. Dom has been appointed 10
take the evidence Of the cases under military ar
rests at the county jail He has been employed IN
many Of the cases, but tbis new rule ASST rs the
duty 10 hi N especially.
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CUNBOATs ros THE WESTERN RIVERS
QuARIERMAsLER GENERAL's OFRIcE, I

QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE, Z
Wd'hingtoH, June IL, 1851.
PROPOSALS are invited Tor constructing Gun
boats upon the Western rivers
Specifications will be Immediately prepared and
may be examined at the q u,rtermastsr's Office at
Cincinnati. Pit sburgh, and at this office.
Proposals from boat bull ers and englne-bu build
erp alone will be considered.
Pans submitted by bidders will be taken into
consideration. M G. MEiGS,
ieI8 Quartermaster Gensral United States.
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COLONEL STONES CoMMANp-Attempt of the
Confederate Troops to Cross the Potomac at
Goose Cresk-7hsir Repxiss.-The last accounts
from Col. stones command were to the effect
that II was near Poolsville Md
On Tuesday afternoon the enemy attempted to
make crossing at the mouth of Goose Creek on
the Virginia shote, having arrived opposite Ed
wards Fefry In force. estimated by the officers in
command Of the federal guard there at from eight
to nine hundred men. The Confederates made
use OF ferry boat which they had withdrawn
from the Potomac river. Col Stone had given
orders, as he himself communicates, that If any
attempt was made to meve tine boat, IRE should
be opened on it.
In compliance with these orders Lieut. Has
BRONX fired from his twelve pound field howtzer
spherical case shot which burst directly in
range, and covered the boat with a shower Of
bullets and fragments. The effect was excellent
The horse of mounted officer leaped over board,
and the boat was rapidly drawn back TO shore
The enemy then formed in line along the crest of
the bank, and commenced firing across the river,
but few well directed spherical case shot soon
dispersed them, and sent them flying towards
Leesburg.
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REcRUITs.-Two hundred recruits for the First
German Riteregiment Of New York arrived here
Yesterday, thus filling the regiment, which will
be supplied with the new Enfield rifles recently
imported
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esterday, J. r Minor, who was
arrested and examined for completely with parties
who took the oats for the rebels from Mr.. Wander.
werken,s farm, was released upon taking the oath
of allepiance
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LOCAL NEW s.

UThoush TBs S1aE is printed on the fsstess
s'ssm pres in usc south Of Baltimore, It's edition
Il 20 bryce 90 - Il to be put to press at an
ferly hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before Il O'Clock m; etherwi.e they may
Got sprc.r until the merit day.
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CoUsHs;-The sudden changes of our climate are
sources OF Plum oHGry, Bronchial and AsthrId.te
Affections. Experience having proved that simple
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
should at once be had to Bro;rr's Bronchial
IrOches, or LozenBes, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
rltaon OF the Throat be ever slight, as by this
precaution more serious attack may be efeotually
warded of. Public Speakers and Singers will Fl nd
them eheotual for clearing and streng thenIps the
voice. See advertisement. dei-lJ
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PENNIES.
Persons desiring pennies will always find them
for exchange At the Star Ofice counter. If
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4. To THE AEILIcrKD!-Be sure to read the adver-
tsement of MoLean's STRENGTHENING Cordial and
Blood Purifier. in another column. II
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THE ATTENTION OF QUARTERMAs
Il tsrs and Suffers of Regiments in Camps and
Quar- ers is called to the following goods now Of
fering In lots to suit:
30 bills. super ground Rio Coffee,
IS bbs Taylor & Sons XXX Albany Pale Ale, sum
mer Stock,
2? boxes leach % lbs) ground Pepper,
"a kegs OF sopssd Tnpe,
u do Pigs Feet,
50 do Pigs Tongues,
For sale low TO close oonsignments At
WALL BARNARUS,
jeB Corner Of Pa avenue and Ninth st
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READER. have you scep Prof. Woods ADVERTISE
ment In our paper. Req IL; il will interest you.
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BATHING PLACES The sodiers arriving during
the hot weather are anxious to find bathing places
az soon possible, In order to relieve themselves
Of the dust which accumulates upon them and
keeps them In misery until Il is removed by
refreshing bath. Unfortunately, many take 10 the
canal for this purpose Ignorant of the fact that 1t
10 hardly more than a drain for the most populous
portion Of the city, into which all the sewers
empty; and that by bathing there between sun
rise and sunset they are violating a law Of the
city. few rods further, near the Washington
Monument, Is an excellent bathing place, where
all may battle safely; the good swimmer and the
beginner may have their own sport, without in
jury to themselves or shocking the delicacy Of
any one, provided they select the proper times
the early morning and after sunset.
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DIED,

DIED,
On the morning OF the 9ath instant, JAMES e.
yOHNSO Jr, son of James r.. and the late
Mary F. Johnson, aged s years mon. hs and 10
days.
Afhoton sore, with patience bore,
flyslcl4Hs were IN vain,
Till God did please TO give him eaVe
. And free bin from all pain.
HIS funeral will take place at the residence of
his parent, 1t O'Clock to morrow, the 2lst.
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AT St ALoYsIus CHuRcH, on Sunday, High
Mass VIII be celebrated, II being great festival
The Zoe choir Of that church, we hear, have been
nth Grand Mas OF Hay dn, also Hsndel's Grand
HaileIuja Chorus Several volunteers from the
Iaillfary have kindly offered their services among
whom we may mention some OF the finest voices
Of the Seventy-hTs: New York regiment The
great organ Of Wilcox, under the direction Of
Prof. Csulaeld, wiz ~ sustained BY fun o..
cbes0e.
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PETTY LARCENIEs.-Quite a number Of petty
larcenies have been reported to various ofHcers
within few days Most Of them were com
United while the parties were under the influence
Of liquor. The Intention 10 steal 10 In some cases
doubtful, the articles stolen being Of no possible
use TO the parties taking them; and could not be
exchanged for money. There are also several
cases OF greater importance, which involve the
parties In danger of a long term in the peniten
tiary, II taken The parties are known, and will
no doubt be arrested before shutdown to-day One
Is charged with taking a gold bracelet and silk
dress, valued at fifty dollars another with going
of with horse and wagon that did not belong TO
him.
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DESERVING SEVERE PuNIsHMRNT Yesterday
afternoon we saw drunken private OF Massa-
chusetts regiment-said to be Of the one last ar
rived here-reeling about Pennsylvania avenue,
musket In hand. Ere passing beyond our sigh
he destroyed his gun by repeated blows upon the
pavement, thus breaking OF the stock. Before
breaking Il, he amused himself for some time
with snapping IL, TO the Infinite terror Of ladies
and others passing by. We hardly know which
10 most bsrneworthy-the officer who allows his
private TO roam the streets OF duty, armed, or the
private who sveils hi mself Of the incom potency
OF his officer to manage men, as this drunken sol
der did
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CENTER MARKRr.-There was no lack OF pro-
visit ms In the market this morning. The country
dealers were well represented, and offered an
excellent supply Of veg bles and fruits In season,
from the farms and gardens Of Maryland and
Virginia. The licensed dealers were all at Their
stands and exhibited extensive supply, selected
in the northern markets The early morning
being pleasant, there was an average attenda nee
CT purchaser sad the gangways presented n busy
appearabce The stock In the hay market was
small and consisted mainly Of light loads, to suit
small purchasers