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Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

FAIR BURLEsoUE. E.-The Placer Herald
has very humorous special dispatch from
"Suggs, his x mark" after the manner of the
prevailing style of that sort of enterprise. 1t
is ty the bob tailed Pony, one hour and TWEEN.
ty minutes from st, Jo:ep. BY it the Herald
is informed that the Government has con-
ceded the prolriety of organizing a corps Of
balloon ascension spies. 1t will consist Of
four hundred Geronauts, divided into twenty
three sections, each section to be under the
the command of Mons. Bondin, who will
have the rank and pay of Brigadier General.
The uniform will be of changeable silk in the
summer, and invisible green cloth in the
winter The silk will appear green when
the balloon is in the vicinity of the earth.
aud sky blue when in the clouds, whilst the
cloth will be the color Of the foliage of the
earth when near it, and be entirely invisible
when in the clouds. Each balloon is to be
furnished with a daguerrean apparatus to
take picture of the enemy's position. Sec
retary Cameron has entered into an extensive
contract with Messrs. Butler, Palmer, Woods.
Meiggs & Co., for supply Of gas for the
balloons. Cameron deirays all the expenses
out of his own private purse.
A woman suspected OF sesesh opinion s. was
arrested and examined. An accurate draw
ing Of Lowell cotton factory was found on
one Of her under garments She was Gimme
diately confined"
Prince Napoleon ate his breakfast at the
house of the French Ministry. Those present
describe him ms chewing his food and swal-
lowing his claret without ostentation, and
much like other Frenchmen. He distinctly
declined sausages, being too polite to compli-
cate the affairs of his nation by committing
himself on the dog question.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

Patriotism OF THE LADIES OF THE SAN
Francisco UNITARIAN CHURCH The patriot
ism of their pastor has been infused into the
congregation of the First Unitarian (F. Starr
King's) Church. The ladies of this eongre-
cation have been busily engaged for weeks in
making up articles of comfort for the Volun-
teers. To Colonel Lippitts Regiment they
have sent 1923 pairs OF woolen socks, 900
handkerchiefs, 1000 towels and 1000 kits
each kit being furnished with thread, tape,
buttons, needles, pins and comb. To Coz
Cartons Regiment they sent GAO towels, GAO
handkerchieis and $40 kits. In this good
work they have been aided by contributions
from various ladies and gentlemen. The la
dies will probably resume their labors next
week for the benefit of the cavalry regiment
at Camp Alert, which still remains unpro-
vided with such articles as are above emu
merated. If ladies in other places where
camps are being formed would act in accord
ance with the example here set they would
be doing noble and patriotic act.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

A srong-minded woman says that the
members Of their late convention at Worces-
ter, Mass sat in their seats like dried or
anges. Perhaps they had all been squeezed
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02


CouRrsnIp AND MARRIAGE.-The famous
DIR. Miller in lecture on the above interest
ing subject, recently delivered in Birming-
ham, Lngland, defines falling in love- into
two methods, which he calls proper and i'm
proper:
Failing into love proper, was falling into
love when one could not help it; or in other
words, love at first sight. Love improper,
was defined as the case of a man who look
ed about for a wife because he wanted one
and the lecturer pointed out the distinction
between the man WHO wants to marry be-
cause he has fallen in love, and another who
falls in love because he wants to marry.
From whatever motive marriage was con-
tracted, it was q most serious step. There
was an old saying and true one withal
that no man was thoroughly ruined unless
he was badly married AS regards fitness
for the married relation, the lecturer believed
that woman who was wise enough to un-
derstand Buffers Analogy" and house wife
enough to cook an apple dumpling, was fit to
become wife. The Doctor was of opinion
that there was not much need for young
folks to wait until they got comparatively
rich before they married. but contended that
they would be improved by having few
difficulties to contend with now, and in the
outset of life. AS for the great "obedence'
question, he rested on the philosophy con-
tanned in the following quaint epitaph placed
many years ago over the graves of husband
and wife, who had lived long and happy
life on Il system of mutual obedience:
"They two were so one that none could truly say
Which ruled, or whether did obey;
He ruled because she would obey,
And she in so obeying ruled as well as he"
FREDDY, q fair haired youngster of four
summers, after being the other day for some
time lost in thought, broke out thus
Pa, can God do anything"
"Yes dear"
Can he do anything, pa?"
es, dear"
could he make two-year old colt in two
minutes p
"Why. he would not wish to do that
Freddy"
But if he did wish to, could he ?"
Yes, certainly, if he wished TO-"
What, in two minutes?"
Yes, in two minutes"
"Well, then he wouldn't be two years old,
would he 2"
A YOUNG Miss having been invited to a
military bali, inquired with great simplicity
if all the ladies were expected to bare arms
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

AN ENoRMoUs CONSPIRACY" There has
never been time from the day Washington
was inaugurated first President OF the United
States, when the lights Of the Southern States
stood irmer under the laws of the land than
they do now; there never was time when
they had not as good cause for disunon as
they have to-day.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

Frederick THE GREAT, after very terri
BILE engagement, asked his officers, "Who be-
baved the most intrepidly during the en-
gagement?" The preference was given to
himself. "You are mistaken" replied the
king; the boldest fellow was a ffer, whom
passed twenty times during the contest, and
ne I did not vary note during the whole
time
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-02

ASSAULT Just after the volunteers left
this place on Wednesday last, person in a
small crowd eongregated on a stoop. com
menced hurrahing for jeff Davis, and he was
promptly Knocked down after the first utter
e.-X0rSekouM ArqNs.
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Further News from the Pacific

SWEET WATER, Oct. I-San Francisco pspers
of the 2lst ut. give the following particulars of
the subject in which the Rev DR.. Scott figures so
prominently:
"The most exciting topic of discussion in San
Francisco within the last three days grew out Of
discussion which took place at a session Of the
clergy to declare themselves on the side of LOYALTY
and against rebellion, and preach loyal doctrines
to their congregations DR.. w. A Scott, of the
calvary Church, alone voted against the resolu-
ton, and protested against its adoption because he
believed the action of the late General Assembly
on the state OF the country, In adopting the Spring
resolutions, exceedingly mischievous and erro.
Eeous. He agreed in the main with the protest Of
DR. Hodge, and the further defense Of the same
doctrine made in the Princeton Review He did
not believe the assembly had any right, from the
to interfere with civil political questions There
were other grave reasons why he could not approve
OF the action Of the assembly, but he could not
and spiritual body. fhe position assumed Sv p1
Scott has revived the charges against him of svm
PATTY with secession, and raised much feeling in
me community. Threats were made Of mobbing
bis church the next time services were held, and
the police were detailed to prevent any such
attack some OF the newspapers have covertly
encouraged the mob spirit, but the most influential
earnestly advise that DR. Scott be left In the hands
OF his congregation, who are mostly Union men -
Judge John McHenry, formerly of the ffh dis
tTict court Of New Orleans, was arrested in San
Francisco yesterday, on complaint of soldier in
trying to induce him to desert and Join party
that were going where he could dc better Not
much importance Is attached to this affair but IL
only shows the general sensitiveness prevailing
here on the war question.
Advices from Mazatlan, Mexico, state that the
city OF Alamo had been captured by large army
from the State Of Sonora
TWAS understood and believed in Mazatlan that
Van Dorm was advancing towards Sonora with
large force.
The family OF Don Thomas R0b!nson, one of the
Ga man In tha -
the state OF sonora on account of the troubles in
that State, and gone to California
Several secessionists at Mazatlan were engaged
IN denounclng the U. government and all con-
nected with It. Subseq uently thew wished Com
Conner, the American consul, to give them GER
hhcates of U. 8. citizenship, but were refused
unless they took the oath to support the constitu
ZION and government Of the United States That
they refused to do, and were disposed to be trou.
biesome, but found no sympathy among the Mex.
leans or the majority Of the Americans.
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Affatfa I'm tha Wssf

The Cincinnati Gazette has the following
special telegraphic correspondence:
FRANKFORT, Sept. 50 we have news that
Lolllconer has occupied London, Laurel county,
about fifteen miles from the Union forces under
Col. Garrard. Preparations are being made to
resist his movements, which cannot mention.
JEFFERSON CRY, Mo Sept % Gen Fremou,
ana STAFF arrived here last evening. Gen. Hunter
and stan have been here several DAYS waiting
orders Troops are continually arriving from sc.
Louis and departing for sedalia. A large force
10 there.
Gen. Price was at Lexington of Thursday with
Zo:OoO men, and was preparing to march on Sc
dalia.
Several officers Of Col. Marshall,s cavalry, on
parole, reached here last night. They left Lex
ington on Thursday, where Gen. Price then was.
The actual rebel loss In the seige was about
bitterly Of his conduct and accuse him Of inefci.
ency and worse. They will never serve under
him again. mulligan Is represented as brave and
gallant, but unskfllful. The steamboats, were
captured without material resistance Many
officers advised Mulligan to cross to the north
side Of the river before the seige began at least
70 send the horses over Seven Of Marshall's Ca 10.
tains wanted on Wednesday permission to noun,
the regiment charge through the enemy's lines
ana retreat to Sedalia, fifty miles, but Marshall
Mulligan expected re-enforcements until too
iate. Msshail was liberated on parole. Multi.
McCulloch 10 reported at Osceola, marching
north, on Wednesday the 25th. He ID expected
TO form junction with Price, near Warensburg
by tomorrow. Their combined forces will reach
forty thousand. IL 10 believed they will Offer
fremont battle near Georgetown.
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KNs:-The following extract from a let er dated
ing:
" Last night the enemy's guard boat with nine
men. armed to the teeth, came over TO our side,
having deserted from the Secessionists. They are
nne, large, stout fellows. Also, two men landed
In boat from place called Milton, about 80
miles up the bay They are mechanics, and be-
long to Boston and Rhode Island. They fed be.
cause they could not get paid, and were afraid
they would be forced to join the army Hundreds
would desert from the Rebel army and leave the
mat large quantity Of powder and arms were
destroyed by their own men a short time since
There is mutiny among them as write. They
are half starved''
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Frsm Gen. Banks Column.

DARNEsTOwN, Sept. 3O.-From an elevation
Yesterday near the mouth Of the Seneca was seer
along tue line OF the Leesburg and Alexandris
turnpike continuous clouds Of dust propressina
southwark, which indicated movements of Largo
bodies OF troops or baggage trains leading to the
belief that the rebel army near Leesburg wa,
leaving en- masse for the seat of war near " ash
lngton. but this morning the encampments neal
the former place was discovered intact
Last Wednesday three men belonging to the
Thirty-fourth New York attempted to cross the
Potomac In boat near the White House Locks
near the mouth Of muddy run When nearly
across a volley Of thirty guns was fred by the
blade, the ball travtrsing under the skin and
lodging above the elbow Of the Ieft arm One nj
the Others fred seven shots from the stern of the
boat, and three Of the rebels were seen to fall
In the affair Of last Tuesday, at the Point OF
Rocks, Colonel Geary, after Smelling the rebel,
from their position, crossed the rived at the head
OF ABOUT twenty-four men. He secured the shore
ana sscended the mountain, where he found two
fortifcafioDs Of timber and earth. These he en-.
tireiy demolished, and then pursued the enemy
four miles into the interior, but without overtak.
Ing him:
In Virginia. and brings the folio ng Intelligence
from the region above Harper's Ferry:
Al Leestown, on the Winchester Railroad three
miles east OF Charlestown, were located about 900
Irregular cavalry, to guard Charlestown against
the threatened. demolition Of that place by our
forces at Sandy Hook, IL our pickets there were
fred on.
-Four hundred Morgan county cavalry had been
sent TO the Potomac, opposite Hancock, to protect
the Importation Of salt, leather, and coffee At
thls place our government has no protecting force
and is stated that large quantity Of salt stored
al the ware house Of Jacob Grove, near Sharps-
burg, has found Its way to the cement mill above
Hancock, and thence into Secessia
AT winchester there are 500 to 600 militia,
armed with shot guns, old pistols etc =, and MANY
OF them had not seen a charge of powder and bal n
since their impressment. Ii required a consider
able regular force TO keep them from mutinying
and returning home.
AFFAIRS AT HARPSR's VERY AND VICINITY
SANDY HOOK, Sept 30 - On Thursday last Major
LIQUID and Captain ScrIber, Of the Thirteenth
Massachusetts, under the guidance Of Major
McDaniels Of the special service, went over 10
HarPer's Ferry, and succeeded In recovering two
valuable bells belonging 70 our Government one
OF which weighed 700 and the other 600 pounds.
together with tine engine and other articles ca D.
tuied oy the rebels On the same day they arrested
Mr.. Magraw. Letters Were found In his posses
sion showing that he was In constant coInmuni
cation with the rebel leaders. The officers conds.
Gated bis mules, wagons, and other articles. Ma
graw remains a prisoner.
r, There are but very few families remaining In
Harpers Ferry.
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SEALED PROPOSALS, till the 2Ist OF Ooto-
~ Del, 1861, at IL O'Clock m, are invited for sup.
plying the rmy with Beef Cattle on the hoof to
be delivered at Chambersburg, HARRISBURG or
YORK, In the state of Pennsylvania a. the Gov
eminent may designate.
BIDDERS are requested to comp In al partioulars
with the form of bid publ shed herewith.
Government reserves to itself the right to pey In
Trea'ury notes other funds II has for dis 6urse
msnt, ard to reject any bid ard for any cause No
bid Will be unless the bidder s present
to respond to his bid.
The Government viii receive 1900 head under the
cont aot AID will reserve the right TO rec uire suy
addit. onal number mp 70 l6 900 head,
Denverles To be made weekly in such quantities
The Cattle must average I.soo pounds sros.
weight; and animal will be recelyed vhioh
weighs less than / 900 pounds gross
No conditional bid will be received.
The bids TO be directed to CAP {. A BHcxwIrH
C.S U. s, A Wsshington, d. C., and endorsed
Proposals for Beef Cattle
FoRM OF BID,
ernpent good Beef tattlo on the hoof for % Der
aa s,l PouIds gross weight The Cattle 70 be
Get I've 81 ShSmoersburs, Harrisburg, or York,
.eSo1na to he s tsins of r..
closed adyertfscmsnt. The Cattle 10 be vsiesS5
on the scales, and the weight 80 determine u b.
the purchase weight. hereby agree Co rive a
good and sufficient bond for the fuiflImsnt OF The
contract, and to receive Treasury notes or othor
6oyernment funds in payment for the Cettie. >
. me hfst delivery Of the Cattle viii be rec uired
20 De made about the 10th Of November, lsei.
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ARFAIRs LIN ALEXANDRIA.


The eighth regular meeting Of the Uncondi-
tional Union men Of Alexandria and vicinity took
place last evening, at Lyceum Hail. s Shinn
(president) In the chair. Eleven members were
admitted, and the meeting was eloquontly ad-
dressed by F. 3. Beach, Esq. The roll Of men,
bership now numbers even 800. The cause
continues onward.
AcHIEF OF DIVISION.
Brig. General Blencker is now doing duty az
General Of Division, having twelve regiments
under his command
We hear that yesterday Brigadisr General
Mansfield was ordered to duty at Fortress Mon
roe.
NAVY YARD.
This morning the steamer Jacob Bell, Captain
McRea, arrived at the yard for repairs, having
been run into last evening by the Island Belle,
cutting her badly just forward her paddle box.
Had she not been well protected by her heavy
guards she would doubtless have been sunk, but
as II 10, few hours will suffice to repair her in
juries. She reports all quiet below with the 10
tilla and rebel batteries. Between White House
Point and Aqua Greek there are evidences Of an
increased number Of rebel troops, who, It 10 be-
lieved, have been moved there quite recently.
The Pusey, which came up last night, brought
no news Of importance.
The transport Alger, which arrived here last
Monday, came around to the yard from George
town, Last night, and was this morning discharg-
Ing quantity Of iron.
The seamen in the yard under the instruction
OF Lieut. Parker, are acquiring consi derable pro-
natency In the howiizer drill, and will soon
become most important auxiliary to the service
Of the United States.
THE NEW YORK THIRTY-sBvBNTH REGIMENT.
Editor Star: Permit me through your columns
to say, that very many Of the outrages committed
In the vicinity Of Munson's Hill on Sunday were
by members Of other regiments than the Thirty
seventh who were stationed in that neighbor.
hood aud who, by the similarity Of their uniform
might readily pass for members Of the Thirty.
seventh This regiment has some "black sheep
In It's ranks, and the reg iment has suffered many
drawbacks In its history; but there Is excellen,
material In 1t, and under the present active dis.
ciPline of Lieut.. Col Burke "a thorough ofacer)
and bis fellow-ofcers, 1t is rapidly advancing to
De one Of the best bodies Of troops In the service
Whatever excuses may be proved upon the afore.
said " black sheep' were committed late on Sun.
day afternoon, when the principal officers (who
had been up ali the preceding mighty had retired
to gets little rest and something to eat But, o.
said before, II will be found, upon investIga.
ton, that most Of the misdeeds Of that day were
committed by other regiments than the Thirty
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WHEN THE BATTLE MAY BIZ HxPrcrKp.
me St Louil Democrat of Monday m ..

No PROCLAMATION FROM THE CAP1AIN.Gxr.
ERAL OF CuBA The following extract from a
letter dated at Havana, Sept "a, explodes one Of
the Charleston Mercury's stories:
We noticed from one Of the last newspaner
slips you sent US that the Charleston Mercury las
published an act, alleged to come from our Gov
ernment, to the effect that the Confederst q ag
Will De admitted into our ports and be duly pro.
tected This Is false. No such act or decree or
ANYTHING like II, has appeared. The Captain.
GENERAL could only do II on receiving instrue
20 that effect Rom the home government. The
rev vessels sailing under the Confederate flag,
hoist the Stars and Stripes before entering our
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:, MILITARY MovkNEsrs-The movements Of
the military for the last twenty-four hour have
been unusually active, and may be expressed az
follows The Sixth New Jersey Regiment, Col.
Johnson, numbering eight hundred men; the
First Michigan, eight hundred and sirty.two
men; the Fifteenth Infantry. Regiment, Of Penn
sylvania, Col. Christie, nine hundred and forty
men; and the Eighth New Jersey, Col Cook,
nine hundred men; besides several batteries of ar.
nllery Of various calibres; aggregate thirty We
hundred, inclusive Of officers. The Michigan
Cavalry musters twelve hundred well instructed
men, but only seven companies came on, the
Detroit for the purpose Of attending 70 the trana
portation Of the horses. OF the entire comma nd
there are only fourteen on the sick list and there
10 not single serious case amongst these The
following are the names Of some Of the oficers
Col. T. r. Brosdhead, Lieut.. Col. j II. Com.
land, Majors Paulding and Atwood, Surgeon i -.
x johnson, and Assistant Surgeon Nah '-Bat.
4msrteaa- ---aa,-
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THE AFFAIR AT RoMNKY.-The Wheeling IVA J
Press OF Tuesday Gays Of the last skirmsh at Rom
ney: We learn by letter last night that from all
the Information that could be gathered, some one
hundred and tfty Of the rebels were killed and
wounded In the skirmishes that took place while
they were following up the Union forces ONLY
Two OF our men were killed, two drowned, two
badly and fourteen slightly wounded. One Of the
printing ontces was destroyed, and the other
brought to New Greek. The Colonel gave orders
when entering Romney, that ifany soldier entered
private dwelling to disturb the inmates. he
should be instantly shot -
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BUSINESS General business has takerila start
here within the last three weeks. that astonishes
all In trade among US. Thus, 1t is brisker than
ever before since Washington has existed. The
favorable change is extending itself rapidly to all
branches Of trade
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III Salt provisions have risen to a fabulous
price In the South, and in some sections they are
not to be had at all, owing to the scarcity Of SALT
Three weeks since, in Winchester, Va salt sold
FOR SIS per sack, flour bushels,) and bacon at 30
cents per pound
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u II 10 stated that the bids for the now Massa
chusetts State loan for. one million Of dollars
ranged from % per cent to 1OIk per cent All
below par were rejected, amounting to 800 500
At par the bids covered s5es 900; between par
and 100 5. leo, 1877 900; above 100 100, s18 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-03

ID During the third quarter ending on the
3Oth ult 80 $50 letters were received at the Office
OF the Auditor Of the Treasury for the Post Office
Department; and during the same period 10, Jas
letters Were prepared and mailed at that nfica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-03

ONext Tuesday being the day Of the State
election In Pennsylvania, the polls are to be
opened In the respective camps Of the regiments
from that State, the company officers acting as
judges OF the elections. Much complaint is made
OF the great number Of politicians In the camps
engaged in manipulating the voters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-03

II To-day Thursday affords the last oppor-
tunity OF exchanging the old postage stamps for
the new styles. After to-day old stamps will not
be received in payment Of postage, and such let
tiers as bear them will not be forwarded In the
maIla
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III The Pennsylvania Central Railroad mott oes
ib western connections that it does not desire
more western freight for New York, Boston. On
Baltimore, until further notice. The local busi
mess Of the line, with what 10 gets ffom the Pitfs-
Sovsrnmsns transportation, exhauss I'll It's scili.
W. - 9ItEgri
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MMItiIIAIThe Americsn illustrated Military
Captain In the three months service, 10 desirnei
20 exp ess by Drawings the rudiments, mapnais
etc; etc. IL 10 invaluable to the Inexperienced
soldier: Over go Illustrations Compiled from
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o. reduced Price. J. @. MORAN, BoosseIler.