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GEORGETOWN.
Corrsspendsnes Of The Star.

GRolsETowN, June -. 1851.
Our City Councils was not In session Last evening
for want Of a quorum In the Board Of Common
Council, although business Of an urgent nature
Is awaiting their action, and several messages Of
the Mayor are laying over We understand that
the boards will be called together on Tuesday
evening next TO provide ways ard means for the
payment OF the Quarters interest due by the Cor
poraion on the LIST Of July II is to he hoped that
members will attend, rs this Corporation has
never heretofore failed to pay its interest promptly
in current funds.
There are now about $50 cases Of sickness In the
military hospital at the Union Hotel; very few,
considering the great number OF soldiers in the
vicinity OF the District at this time Most Of the
cases are simple ones Of ague of bilious fever, or
attacks Of Gen Prices disorder, and but few Of
the patients are dangerously Ill Those who are
convalescent have great desire for books and
papers. and our citizens can, with but little sacri
fec on their own parts satisfy this went as every
family has books or pa pers which c2n be spared
The various regiments stationed in our vicinity
complain Of their pickets being fired on. The
camps near KaloraIna have been repeatedly fred
into In the last few weeks, ard this morning about
O'Clock there was a volley fred In that disec-
ton, and a drum beat to arms, caused, probably,
by repetition Of these acts. We hear that the
pickets Of the Seventy ninth New York egiment
In the Georgetown College grounds, were also
fired on night or two since
Tax payers will please notice the collectors ad-
vertsement In Georgetown column.
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE

BALTIMORE, June % The Old Point steamer.
which arrived this morning, brings the following
Intelligence from Fortress Monroe, up 70 yester-
day evening, the 2Isi inst:
The Regiment which yesterday made recon-
noisance towards Great Bethel, returned late in
the evening, having gone TO the neig b borhood Of
Little Bethel They bring no intelligence Of
importance. 1t is understood, however, that the
Confederates are concentrating n large force al
Yorktown
Two hundred OF the Naval Brigade encamped
to-day at Hampton; the remnant Of the brigade 10
under command Of Col. wardup Of the Fif,h
Massachusetts, Regiment.
The excessive heat Of the past few days has been
very trying to our troops in active service. The
facilities for sea bathing at Old Point and New
port News, however, contribute greatly to their
health and comfort.
The wounded at the Hospital are doing well
Aprirate ofthe Vincennes who was shot through
the chest At Great Bethel, is in fa!r way Of re-
covefy.
An immense quantity OF hospital stores has ar
rived within a few days; in part the generous
contributions Of societies and ind viduals.
Among other items, the contribution by the
market men Of Boston has greatly contributed 70
the comfort Of both sick and well.
Important information has been obtained from
the se-cslled spies from Sewall's Point I am not
at liberty to state all that has come to light; but
1t Is safe to say that important movements are
going on at Sewalls Point; a:so at wilIoughby'.
Point, some three miles further down, and oppo-
site tue Rip Raps, or old Fort Calhoun.
An immense mail 10 received and made I'D daily
| at Fortress Monroe. The postmaster is obliging
and efficient. Upon the address Of all letters
should be given without fail the number Of the
| regiment, and the State to which Il belongs
In letter brought down by the flag Of truce a
few hours ago, Col Magruder, in command of
the Confederates, addressed Gen. Butler as com
mandant at Fortress Monroe. The reply cor
t1ined gentle reminder that Gen. Butler com
mands the department OF Virginia.
ltappears by this letter that they have but one
prisoner.
large number Of officers 90 North toni eht
| on furlOugh.
q uartermaster Macarthur proceeds to New York
with Government orders.
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New HampShire Regiment En- Reute

BOsToS, June 20 The Second New Hamashire
Regiment, Colonel Gilman Maston, arrived from
Portsmouth shortly after ncen today. The Regi-
ment was received by delegation OF the Sons 81
New Hampshire. The Regiment numbers 800
or !, 400, and with the Cadets acting as escort
they marched through many OF the principal
streets 10 Music Hall, where bOuntiful c llation
was spread. The Hall was superbly decorated.
Marshal 2. Wilder presided
After the collation., the regiment marched TO
the Common" and was reviewed by Governor
Berry snd ex-GoveTnOr Goodwin Of New Hamp-
shire, and Cove nor Andrew
The crowd and enthusiasm was greater. IL DOS
sible than on any similar occasion.
The regiment left at 54 O'Clock by special traIn
ard steamboat, via fall River, for SeU York
The regiment numbers ,O50, including battali on
OF rifles, and Is Of the nOblest that has LEFT for
the war
The field service, including 90 horses, % bag
gage-wagons, ambulances, etc was sent forward
IN
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Frem Cairo.

CAIRO, June 2O-The First Regiment of Hi.
nois Volunteers arrived here this evening
The Eleventh Regiment today relieved Col
Schutners Rihemen at Birds Point, and Col
Schutner1s command went into camp here.
Mr.. Russell, of the London Times visited the
camp to-day In company with Gen. Prentiss and
other gentlemen, He addressed the troops but
was entirely non-committal in his remarks but
complimrnted them highly on their efficiency in
drill.
In private conversation he declares that the
Southern troops could bear no comparison with
those here in discipline, drill Of arms or general
appearance.
A special dispatch to the Evening Journal
dated Cairo, Goth, says: eve are expecting an
attack soon from Gen. Pillow, at the head OF an
army variously estimated at from 10000 to 50 COO
Someung OF the kind will happen here before
long, Of which the superior o1icers seem TO be
well aware. There is rumor here To { large
force OF Ohio troops and several gunboats are
coming down the Ohio river to join usn
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From IIaxerEfaWn

HhcERsTowS, Juae2l "A lawyer named Alvey
was arrested here last night, and is still IN Gus
tocY. strong case 10 said to be med cut against
him.
Lieutenant Col Bowman, and also a Sergeant
ofthe Eighth Regiment. accidentlv got within e.,
lines OF the enemy's picket Yesterday, opposi te
Williams port and were sptured. Their locality
Is not yet known.
HAGERsTOwN. June 2l-The heat to-day has
been oppressive beyond measure. No collisions
have occurred on The lire II the Potomac 90 day
The report OF Outrages psrpe'rated at Harper's
Ferry Yesterday are confirmed, except that none Of
those fred upon were lied, as az nrs: stated
No news has yet been heard Of Lieut.. Colonel
Bowman and Sergeant Charles, captured by the
Confedsrates on "Wednesday. A report that they
were hung at Martinsburg Yesterday is utterly IN
worthy Of belief No further arrests OF Ne ession-
isn have been made The COnftdsrates are SIN
continuing the process Of impressTGeu' IN Wiz
sinia. All persons between the ages Of sixteen
and sixty are taken. A number Of citizens who
had returned home in consequen e OF the tempo
rary presence Of Federal troops are already com.
PEELED 70 rSturn.
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From Misssuri-Ansther stat ment Of ,h.
BeenwIle Battle

BooSvILLK, June 10, Or n As General Lyor
with the steamers Iatan, Mcdowell and tie CIV
Of Louisiana were approaching BooavilIs on
Monday morning, he espied batter W OF tt river
bank, i've miles below tae town. at Adam. mill
lie then turned bsck and went DOVE o. abo,f.
eight miles below Bncnvi,lC. and there lcnded
oils forces, amounting 90 20 men. with fauT
field pieces. tie left eleven men - currd It's
boats, and took up his march Tor Tie town tEe
Rochespart road.
When within six miles Of Bonneville be ,EaA
attacked By the state troops, , oUI s'rong, com
msnded by Col. Little, late OF the TAT. i state,
array who were concealed "a tue iaick under
growth and wheat fields, and, after sharp IN 1t
the State troops drew back 60 the Can p thrcn
miles below BoOEeSy!Ile. on River Bog and
their prov.sicns, squiP1ge, sEd d number Of
horses Were taken.
The state troops then re.realcd wet, through
Boonvile, In great q sOfd.r. they were I.OoglT
armed aud bsdiy G:sciplutd.
wounded
-Four state troops were known 70 Lsys becu
Killed and IS 20 ~ wounded.
The F-dera!S say many a. the state force wers
wounded. aud they speak OF walking over a large
number II dead bodies
General Lyon aad Colonel RIsir were In tie
70 kest OF tue hght None OF the ortcers were
huIt Capt. Burke, OF 81 Louis, had his sword
broken by shot Dr. Quar'es. Of the State forces,
and prominent citizen Of Bonneville were killeI
battle ~ '-'
General Lyon took some 60 or 20 prisoners, but
returned lheIn ali this morning, under tue terms
az hia Proclamation Several houses were searched
Tor contraoand articles. Several Secession q aRs
were seized, and also several prominent Scces-
sionlsts
Gen. Lyon and his men have made a f.vorrb!.
Impression here upon the people
On Tue morning OF the d. ht Gov lac ksOu was
going 10 the camp with Capt. kelly's company,
out when toe battle began they Immediately re-
treated, and the company, embarking on board
the steamer II. ID. Bacon, went up the river
jackson and sta1 went westward on horseback
IL Is supposed the SecessionisiS will maks an
othef stand somewhere hear Lexington The
fugitive State troops took the Arrow Rock and
Lexington RsiIfoso, excepting some WHO went
iowa cs GeCTgetown.
Ii is supposed that when the reinforcement, AZ
rive which are expected on tn steamer January
Gen. Lyon Will proceed westward Col Blair
% become quite popular ItiSS atsd that d PROM
iaeHt seceSsionist offered $500 20 any Que who
would shoot him. The naL vas arrested, and
Blair immediately released him.
company Of Home guards was rsised here q
Tuesday night.
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Affairs Acro.s the Potomac

ALEXANDRIA, June p 1T has been exceeding
ly quiet here to-day. There is not even 4 rumor
shOat The excessive hot weather prevents ali
unnecessary excitement
Reports from the outposts on the Loudoun
Railroad this evening are OF peaceful character,
excepting that the Confederate hay can be seen
floating by our pickets two miles outside our
camps. The Fairfax, Orange and Manassas Rail-
roads are now looked 20 with more interest BY
our correspondent, as the Secession pickeis are
reported to have approach Ted at times ss near as
Gcorgds, about ely lat miles out. The danger OF
being removed 10 Richmond ahead Of the aru1y
prevents personal visit to inquire into the
truth Of this rumor
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.TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From ALEXANDRIA.
Especial Telegraphio Dispatch to the Star

Especial Telegraphio Dispssch to the ssarl
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June al p. nj hnd to-
day that fcr two or three days past secessioniss
here have been whispering to each other that
General Beauregard has moved almost his entire
force, east, from Manassas Junction. His sympa-
thirer here believe that be has done 90 for the
purpose Of Offering battle to Gen. Mcdowell, and
are Of course under the impression that he will
sweep the Union troops OF the face Of the earth
We also have lad runOrs for day or two that
BIS army are now not far from Fairfax Court
House. declined sending you information Of
those fumors yesterday, as they were then very
vague Indeed. Since, however, they have u.s.
sumed such a shape as to induce me to bslieve
that there may be Serious truth In them
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Western Virginia Convention

WHEELING, June 81 The State Convention
has adopted an ordinance relating 90 disNurse.
ments Of the public revenues, providing for the
appointment Of an auditor treasurer and secretary
OF the commonwealth. Also, an ordinance hNins
the salary Of certain officers
A resolution was ofsred and referred recon-
mending TO the federal authorities the construe.
ton Of military road from the Western or North
western Railrosd, southwark, 60 some suitable
point in Southwestern Virginia Another was
adopted that copy OF the De laration Of Ind epen-
cence, passed by the convention, with the ,'.n,
lures OF the same, be forwarded 70 the President
Of the United states.
The convention adjourned over TIL Monday 10
afford the committee OF seventeen time 60 perfeo;
the ordinance for the organization Of the Stats
militia.
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Col WnIInce Surrannd.h

HARRISBURG, June 20 Gov. Curtin last nj ghi
received a dispatch from Col allacs, com
handing the Indiana Regiment, now in Cum.
berland, Md, In which be stated that. II ne was
not reinforced immediately, he wonld be com
PEELED to retreat into Pennsylvania, a. he was
he!nmed In on the east aud west
The Governor tslegraph,d Immediately to
Cham bersburg, but, II being In the dead OF
night, Of course received no answer from the
operator.
This morning he again tslegraphed orders to
have reinforcemeats sent Immediately 10 Col
Wallace.
The message Of that gallant officer has created
great excitement here
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Fight At Savannah, Mo.

CHICAGO, June 19.-The Chicago Tribune has
intelligence that Col. Curtis, second Iowa regi-
ment, learning that the secessionists at Savannah
or imprisoned all the Union men within the
town, went there on Monday with 4O0 troops, aud
after slight skiEmish, ia which two secessio
were killed, put things to hts, disarming toe
men.
The works on the Notifications al Cairo are pro-
crossing slowly. Everything done 30 far has a
permanent look, rs IL was the purpose Of the gov
eminent to render the place military post here
after
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Reception Of the Hon. Andrew Jshnssn IN
Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, June % The Hon Andrew John
son, Of Tennessee, arrived here yesterday, on the
route for Washington. He was orted Ecross
the river by the Newport and CoyingtoB military,
ard large concourse Of citizens Al three
O'Clock be was formally waited on by the Cham
Der Of Commerce. and made a SPEECH from the
balcony Of the Burnet House TO q large gathering
OF the citiIeHs At ten O'Clock last night he was
escorted TO the depot by large military force,
and lsft in tbs cars for the l. 4st
The Eighth aud Tenth Regiments Of Indiana
volunteers, under Colonies Benton and Mas on I,
passed through tue city last night Tor Western
EiTginia
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wiseeptn,pth, Field. etc

CHICAGO, June ~ The Second Wisconsin
Regiment arrived this evening, and Were most
enthusiastically received by our Citizehs, who
turned out in large numbers 90 meet them. They
leave for the East tonight via the Michigan
Southern Railroad
The First Minnesota Regiment, Col. German,
has also been ordered TO the Fest. They viii
leave ~. Paul on Monday next.
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Cs,sntl CeIt,s R.slment.

HARTFORD, CT, June 2O.-Col. Colts regiment
which was intended for the regular United States
service, have to-day been recognized and enlisted
for the war. The State will at once all up and
equip the regiment ready for active service Hon
o. ). Ferry has accepted the colonelship Of the
regiment, which is the ifth volunteer regimen,
from Connecticut
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Commemorate Regard for southern InBtitu-
tuti0ns BY a Rhode Island office.

Frederick, June 81 Two free negroes, be
longing 10 this CITY. who concealed themselves IN
the cars which conveyed the K hOde Island Regi-
ment TO Washington from this city, were returned
here this morning by command Of Col Burnside
who supposed theD7 10 BE- SlaCtS. The negroS .
were accompanied hitnsr bv sergeant Of the
Regiment, who lodged them In nj.
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Confederate HsIuuteer.

LOUISVILLE, June 81 The Memphis Bulletin
OF the le'h announces, semi-oticia.lv, that no
more twelve months volunteers will be receiv,d
Tor the Southern army. Troops must enlist fer
the war
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An ISEXEArsrIBLE BorTLs The First M1ssa-
ehusetis Regiment Is eneamped above George
town. near Fr!zzrls farm, the bill north Of the
canal. They are picksting the read all tSe way
from Georye'- Co the hahn Bridge On the
side OF the bluff above vi ich they are encsm ped
they discover. a !eaky place. where the water Wa.
dripping through and running In an almost i'm
pereeptibe riyalet down the hill side. Taking q
spade end slicirY CD the bank perpendicularly,
they knocked the bottom OF a pop bottle, aud
Ina rted 10 neatly in the earth. when Immediately
there spnuted out a splendid stream Of water
which, for purity aud refreshing COO ness is no.
70 be surp tssed. and which has been dihgeRtiy
running ever since, and from whence they obt In
wAt-r for driakiny puf poGss for the entire carp
They have ehristensd the new sPring a. The Insx-
hlustible Bottle"
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NoTies~-Difsrict Of Columbia Advertisements
" o. Inserted In TIE baltimore SON are received
n and forwarded from TIE star Once.
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, June % Flour is dull aud
slightly fsvOring buyers Wheat 10 dull and less
firm Corn is quiet and unchanged. Pork dull
and hesvy. Lard quiet. whisky 10 quiet a. NJ.
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CoueHs;-The sudden changes Of our climate are
sources Of Pulmonary, BronchicI and Asthrrntic
Affections. Experience having proved that simpl
Iemedies often act speedily and certainly wien
taken IN the early STAGES of the disease, RECOURSE
should at once be had TO ' Brogn's Bronchial
Troches, or Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, or IT,
rltstol OF the Throat be ever so slight as by this
pTecau;ion more serious attack may be efeotuslly
Warded Oft. Pn5lic Speakers and SinseTs will End
them efeotua for clecrlng anl siren xtbenInr m
voice. See Advertisement. dell
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WANTS.

WANTED TO RENT-A small DWELLING
w HOUSE, FURNISHED preferred, } by 3 punctual
tenants, location to be between 18th and 4th and
PeDn:ylysnia avenue and l streets. Address. Box
No. IL. Star Office. je 2O-st
WANTED-INFORMA Of James Cali
". ham. aged alb ut II years, who left Collington,
Prlnoe Georges county, Md on sunday mig ht LAST
blue twilled pants dark Jacket ald brown straw
hat A liberal reward viii be paid by HIS father,
JOHN H. CALLAHAN, for any information CON
corning him, if LETT at this nfhce ja3 ST.
iMarlboro paper copy and charge advertiseT.)
w HAND FURNITURE, STCVES AID ED
DING, for which We are paying the highest
cash prices Families declining hOus Elk eeping, or
having surplus of furniture, will find il to their
advantage to give us all.
BONTZ & GRIFFITH,
Je lSd No. 369 7th ST., betw. and SITS.
WANTED TO pURCaASE-For the use of
w the U 5. troops in Fairfax county, Va.
W0OH HAY, OATS and CORN. Propositions
from residents of the county preferred Apply to
the undersigned. near arlington House.
te 4-tf Capt. A q NJ.
WANTED. FOR THE CASH-All kinds of
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES. Persons leav-
Ing the city or having surplus will do well TO call
jss 42s Seventh. between I G and H .t,
WANTS.-Person declining housekeeping, or
w having surplus Of SeoOId hand Furniture
to dispose Of, will do we'll to call at SIG Seventh
street. between ID and L., as sm buying at his hest
cash prices. Also. old Brass, Copper, Lead, Iron,
and RagsI
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MILITARY MATTERS The Eighteenth New
York Regiment went into camp last night, IN
he direction Of Arliogton The Twelfth IN.
Regiment vas sent over 10 the virginia side last
approaches % the Long Bridge. They came back
- tbxiT quarters this morning.
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ORPHANS CouRr The time Of the court TO
day was prime Paly occupied with the case Of the
application OF Edwd Swami, security OF Frank
lin Minor. administrator Of tie estate Of Jas NJ
Roberts, Of c deceased for counter security,
which resulted In the order Of Judge Purcell that
the administrator give the additional security ,f
S3OO TO cover the amount for which the applicant
Is really liable, the security 10 be given at tie
next conrt day.
Upon consideration Of a question arising out of
the administration Of the estate Of A MCINTYRE,
deceased, the Court decided that the widow in
all cases must be cl1rged with her portion of the
gross expenses. and then receive her dover from
the nett proceeds.
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SHOULD BE STOPPKD.-It is certain that the
aggregate Of losses to the United States forces from
the careless use OF firearms is greater by far than
from the enemy. Many Of these accidents occur
Intongn the mere:t child s-play with dangerous
weapons Swapping caps upon pistols to xiii d les
by the wtndage seems % be a favorite sport
amongst the volunteers, and one valuable life has
been lost and another endangered within week
through this sort Of reprehensible amusement
The safe plan Is never TO fool with weapon
under the suppOsiton that IL is unlOaded, and
certainly never TO hold IL in such position that
Its accidental discharge may do mischief.
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CRIMINAL CouRr.-Yesterday, NJ. d. Rowe,
convicted Of stealing sl2 Us in money from Mir
Antoine cipher, Was sentenced 10 fourteen months
Ia the Pen!tentlary.
John Shafer, charged with keeping faro bank,
was acquitted
Maria Myers, (colored, } convicted Of stealing
shawl, was sent 10 the penitentiary one year
Charles Silver was placed on trial, charged wi tn
assault and battery on and attempt TO violate tue
person Of Elizabeth Howard
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ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER EGIMENr The Twen-
ty-ninth New York regiment German Col " on
steinwehr, numbering 500 strong, has just arrived
OK p. m y from New York city.
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ARRIVED at Carters wharf foot Of Thirteen
end-a half street) schooner United, LLOYD Phila-
deiPhla, with cargo Of coal for Mr.. G. Bogus
and Messrs. Moran Il Hilton
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Kentucky Congregational Election.
LOUISVILLE. June 81 III 10 generally conceded
here that the Union Congressional candidates are
elected In all the Districts Of this State except in
the First, where MIR Burnett, State Rights. IL un-
doubtedly elected. ......-
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Loo AL NE VS..

u TkoaEh THs STAR 10 printed on tbs fss.ess
s.raKn PRES In south CT Beltimo.o ils edition
n 30 large 20 reqre I; 10 b~ pat TO press at an
early boor; Advertisements, therefore, should be
Sent In before I: O'clock nj etherwise hey may
nos spyea, until the EeIt day.
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Gen. Mcclellan en- rsute fer Virginia
CIScIssArf, June e0.-Geu. Mcclellan and bis
stat left here this morning 10 take command O.
the army In Western Virginia, =.
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READER, have You seen Prof. Woods advertise
ment IN our paper. Reag II; ii will interest you,
au % eOIH
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NAvY-YARD MATTERS The steamer Pbilsdel
phia left the navy-yard at 8 o'clock p. m yester-
day for Fortress Monroe, taking down shot, she'll,
powder, howitzer and ambulance wagons
There is great activity In the various shops at the
hayward In fitting up machinery for the frigate
Pensacola