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the seductions Of Col. Ashby and other promisisg
officers. There is some firing, occasionally, be-
tween our aide Of the river and pother side, but
II does not amount TO anything.
AFFAIRS OVER THs RIVER.
Especial Correspondence Of The star.]
NEAR FoKT CoRcoRAN, Aug. 3l.-There was
some desultory firing south and west Of here yes
terday. Mr.. Basil Hall, who lives about four
miles west Of this place, passed through here on
his WY to Georgetown, reports that his outbuiid.
ings were battered down, and that cannon ball
passed through his kitchen. Noticing the ap-
proach Of troops, he fed from his premises, leav.
Ing his two children and his colored woman and
her child in the house. He was evidently badly
frightened. Understanding there 10 a report In
Washington that the summer residence Of Miss
Mary Hall was " shelled down" by the Confed-
crates, will state that he reported 1t standing
when he LEFT. II Is In his neighborhood
BRUSH YESTERDAY AT BAILRy's CROSS ROADS
Especial correspondence Of the Star.I
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, Va, August 30.-This
forenoon detachment Of the enemy now stationed
upon Munson's hill made demonstration against
our picket guard at Bailsy's Cross Roads, and
were handsQmely repulsed. The Arst round fred
by the latter sent them scampering back to their
position on the hill.
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II The Weekly Central Union, published In
Lexington, Mo-, comes to Us to-day printed on
brown wrapping paper. Hard times out there.
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OLss Tuesday six cases Of powder ver,
tsken from schooner In Boston by the officer,
The captain alleged that be bad shipped u for
Hsyu -, = Sstk
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u Col. Wardrop, Of the Union Coast Guard
at Fortress Monroe, is in Boston, recruiting fol
that regiment. Two hundred men are wanted
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III A petition Is in circulation signed by
prominent men Of all parties, headed by Hon.
Edward Everett, for public meeting in Faneuil
Hall, Boston, to be addressed by Hon. Jos Holt
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ITThe U. =. frigate Congress. lately returned
from the Brazil coast, has been surveyed and will
be ready to join the blockade in two or three
weeks
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III The Missouri Democrat Of the 18th pub
fishes an article stating that the Confederates
have recently erected formidable masked batteries
on the Mlssissippi, Just below Cairo
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ID Last Tuesday night, Mr. Washington King,
agent Of Adams Express, and formerly mayor o.
st. Louis, Mo, died in that city, in 1T Of apo.
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IL The United States frigate Sabine went into
commission yesterday at the Portsmouth navy
ward, N III
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ID Seven gunboats for the western rivers have
already been commenced, four at Carondelet, near
st. Louis, and three at Mound City, on the Ohio,
near Cairo. The cost Of each boat, when com.
pleted, will be $500
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ENTIRE srockk o III Dry GOODS
SELLING OFF
Ar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
To ClosA Ruet oAss-

To Close Business. Il
The undermined; Trustee, of r. .Brios Hall,
Hslps fc!mer patrons and the public in general to
the not that he 10 now and will continue 60 sell al
prlces, 20 close out the business reody 6 Dos-
nble. THEO. SBECKELS, Trustee.
~ y. I'M: Had having for q long time occppled
20. sons that the goods Of both storss have be- q
placed ~ Store 70. ais. where ell persons ia
saH-eo6t THEO. 6aECKELS, Trustee.
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A POSTAL NoTIcE.-Letters to Western Ker
sueky, to the continued post offices, should b
directed vta Louisville.
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u Fort Lafayette being nearly fuIi Of prison
en, u - thought that Fort Schuyler win hereafe,
ne used for ofsnden. This fort 10 located in the
sound, and 10 not 30 exposed to vidtOr a. tho.e
IN New York hasbor.
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Personal,

III The fare between New York and ALBANY
by water l56 miles, now 10 only fifty cents.
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Ot 10 UNDERWOOD that Gerard Hallock, ESQ
win retire nom the N. Y. Journal Of Con.msres,
and that the editorial staff viii In future include
MI. David M. Stone, the present commercial edi.
sor, and Mr.. Prime, who has long been favorably
Known 10 the readers Of the Joxrnal under the
signature Of w. Mr.. Stone has been q frequent
contributor to the leading column Of the Jos,sal,
and has the ability requisite for his new position
OF editor-in-chief. Under the new administra-
Hon the paper 10 TO be neutral In politics and
wholly loyal 70 the Government.
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RETURNED .-Jno. G. Nicolay, Esq the Presl
dents private secretary, has returned to his pos
in this city with improved health.
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DrGen. Fremont has very formidable BODY
guard Of cavalry forming In Missouri.
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OOn Saturday morning, the pavements of
some OF the principal streets In New Haven were
found chalked over with the word "peace.n
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sscHErAaY SEWARD 10 expected TO return Z.
Wsshington by day after tomorrow.
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OcsPtain A. stllwell Of the Washington,
New jersey schooner James Steel, on the 10th OF
August, picked up In the channel between Sew
aus Point and Newport News barrel contain
Ing about $50 pounds Of very coarse-grained
powder, and rugged with percussion lock and
long cord, % that 10 could be fred from shore
The barrel was taken to New York city, and IL
IN object Of great curiosity To the Gothamites.
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" Yesterday afternoon four Of the Baltimore
Ponoe discovered, concealed under the floor Of q
room In NE second story Of house on Sterling
', 'evefai firearms and quite lot Of car
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ID The Savannah papers that reach Us are de.
voted TO electioneering appeals, as well as war
news The enemy has his Presidential election
In little more than two months hence, besides
which there are State O1icers, ETC., to be chosen
In the several States. sAccording to the Republi.
can and the News, everything is going on harmo.
niously, spirit Of party, 1--WE quote) "every-
thing succumbing to the good Of the country -
We do not zee that any Presidential candidates
are mentioned, from which we infer that JEFF
Davis intends to retain call the honors'' pertain.
ing to the bad eminence to which he has attained
There are no market or marine reports In these
Savannah papers. All dried up, by the Blockade.
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srciEIART CAMERON LEFT Washington thi
morning, for his home In Pennsylvania, to be ab
sent from his pos; only until the day after to-nor
row.
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IN. How. Nh. Cox, III. Of R. y of OHIO, is nov
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By J. C. MCGUIRE a CO.. Auotioneers.
SUPERIoR ROSEWOOD CASE SEVEN
s.wIss asH nS.r E.e Ms.s1' s MN
essss 4 sG sSlss sir,s;' 49,
e,S o *, snd r,Est street e.s ths p.
suPsTioT Rsssyood Seven oessv. Sold Med.
@sSst and M.ssSsd, H GiinG s;sius-.... ssn,.
ma s.,.ss!:..sP ssis and Ssn S' T1S:;sl..,
SSa..f5.Is IN MIrrorss psmask Curtains,
S TIh' Is. S, wlI:%. s g; Moline
Ezcsl.snt Brussels, Three ply. and Ingram Ger.
M.ttins. olIoIoth. st..r c.rp.u.
MahSS s Cat AT Fad sTs fssn ny tables.
Holmes's Therapeutic Char,
aSss1t.s q China: Siss. and cseeS1y.
Wsrdrob.s. Toilet Sets. cl ooiss'
saeeIiOI Feather Bsd., Boosters, and Pillows,
G slsRriess' So S1is and preeds.
Hadran. and Piss S sns o Pssss stG ss
Iossthsr with genera assortment Of Kitchen
P;s.The House is for rent. Inquire Of the
.u sd J. c MCGUIRE co, Aucs.,
By BoNTZ q GRIFFTTH, AucnopeeT.-
kUsTEEs SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT
deed IN H tIu M9SssE zln al yirtss Of
and es'i 81 i be .th fs'
pSSs .ss o. snf as sSs s S :s
Rsrt Of Lot No is. N subdivision Of square No.
h g an ssy ~ VIII IN the s:' in,USs
Ws Go1f Hds OF I've story and stte Frame
.s north ss the Of
PortunlS % psrsons desirous q ,sooarins : s.s!-
oer oe or matinE IN Investment.
lfta.terms Of sale are not compiled WITH in sv.
asSs afser The sale the properly. viii Be rssoid,
u. purchaser. All oonveysnesns ct the sTSsnss
... sies.h BokT EaPssSSEEsfpE1f E Z:s
s.,. sasF I .s r e 1sssE
.sa BoNTZ q sRIFPrTH, A,o,..
By WALL a BARNARD, Auotiopesrs-
nv VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST. dulv
~ rsoorSed. pril .. 1850 among the lapd records
q GcffRRii i E g. q:
se1Iss.ove, o; C., val on AuIast lst1 next. al
E .Rtss 81 f r. sSca ,s St1
Sr she corner OF street north and Vermont ave-
square and the mem z, ooHass ~ on
II T.s ruUIg n sflsf fn areIiist house.
All conysysncinr g cost Of purchaser.
h ssAsa.s WI " EHzET g1sss.D 1I ...
sqss s:.sss.g MT III sEsBs TIE
ArhNOoN, 40 inst, same hour and place.
sa~a WALL BARNARD, Asots.
rss ETA As%2yB ssbIS
tth september, 6t q O'Clock.
az Aa.v&d. Wall 4 BARNARD, Auots.
By WALL q BARNARD. Auotiouesrs.
Ky VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST, duly
r wsssn NJ On c9SssS o. 81 ths snds.siII
~ oolcSt p m, expose ct pubic auction the fol-
Iorlns Real Estate, situated IN Wsshington CIV,
streets. Known az the vert half Of Lot No. IS, In
SsueIe oiI with improvements, consisting Of
tvo-story frame dwelling hous.
Terms made Known at sale.
Al, Sonysysnciss q cost Of purchaser.
GHAkLEs n, SHTTHEws, Trustees.
~ IL Av&ds WALL BARNARD. Auctx
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III Navigation Of the Kentucky river has been
interrupted by secessionsts, who fred into the
steamer Trio, recently, obliging her to turn back
Her pilot had a shot through his hat, but though
about hundred shots were fred into her, nobody
was killed.
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AUCTION SALES.

b WALL q BARNARD, Auctionesrs- !
pEkEMPToRy AUCTION SALE OF SUIT
.,oi l.r eoeys an sl8sryfr, :. SEe.s Coz
s:.s:as:,. ), 3 s,s aISsssDAY MORNING "a
Gsies ssdk sss fefI.s, sssoss, Preserves, ke,
81: s.sss M sSs sss.ss' WITT Thhiit.,,'
~ Sois Fixes Marnolis w hlstey,
I, b = chs:1g. Grove, and jsnsiss Rum.
Is 81 cs.f: BrssSy,
8; d ssEsI 2Rs sfl:ss,
& S c:::. oie s s.s.. G%SsSS |,.sss.'
g C c..ss ot.rs and wsrrstt Co. Brandy,
an WALL q BARNARD, Aue..
Ryy. c. eeUIRE 4 co, Asc,ios..r.-
T. x.IIs.s k! EsT s Tis aogss
kssas, ss q ;,s o. sSlks y
between and q q. ~s sSsh eel h. sntrs fsi.
R ss.: :od RssS,s Y.sns
Msso..ny ss.a ., wsInss sIrns sea- sOss., Root.
Re:s.s ses r' %s SsstI s.rbl. %, Table.
hI'sss.s Marble Case French ffns-Pssss, win
S:ns ADD Wooc-s.s. Chairs, IoaSsss.
Window Shstse, Curtsn M and CornIcs,
Superior brssss's and Thrse-p carpets, oiloloth
sMs,ihsOSs.S c:,s and F.noy, Tables.
SONG " sinut Bedstssds, wardrobes and wssh-
fss S.iS s.r n;
Bl.ni:s co% nS sss Spreads.
fDSs.a' s siSsso.id f bnil slTF ssS.s
Cookips and other stoyes, Kitchen UtsnsiIs.
- Also, 81 ten O'Clock, in front Of the HOUSE
persons, With Harness.
Terms cash In current funds,
gu Esd j. G. MCGUIRE q CO., Apots.
UTHE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED.
Der ID. ssme hour.
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ts .Ss sA .I IL
Der ID. eeme hour.
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DIsCHAR6 ID.

Mr.. 7. 9. Seybold, q correspondent for ths
northern press, who was arrested by the Proves
Guard at Alexandria, has been discharged, moth
Ing whatever being shown to bring suspicion
upon his loyalty. The arrest was doubtless
through some mistake Of identity.
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CUTTING DOWN THE CORN.

Lieut. VIM. II. Ward, u. 8. N, who not LONG
since forwarded his resignation to the Navy De
partment, reached New York, yesterday, in tn,
storeship Supply, from Key West, and ere going
ashore was taken into custody by the u 9 Mar
shall, and carried to Fort La Fayette, for sum
mer vacation, at least.
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MISSOURI TO BE DRAGGED INTO THE
SOfITHERN CONEEnLR ACY


JEFF Davis has approved act for the aid of the State
Of Missouri in repeng the invasion and to authorize her
admission into the confederacy The preamble sets forth
that the people Of Missouri have been prevented by the
Unconstitutional interference OF the federal government
from expressing their will in regard 10 union with the
Concicrates, and that Missouri is engaged in repc
ling the awess invasion Of her territory by armed forces
The Confederate government considers their duty TO aid
the government and people Of Missouri III resisting this
invasion and securing the means and opportunity OF
pressing their viii upon all questions affecting their rights
and liberties.
The President is authorized 70 cooperate through the
military power Of this government, with authorities Of
Missouri defending that state against the lawlcss nva
sion Of their soil by the United states in maintaining the
liberty and independence OF Missouri with power o.
cep the services Of troops sufficient to suit the purpose
The provides for the admission of Missouri TO the
federacy equal footing with the other states, when
the provisional constitution shall be ratified by the legally
constituted authorities of Missouri, and an authenticated
copy shall be comm unicatcd to the President.
The President will then in accordance with the prov
Of The act issue his proclamation Announcing the ad
mission OF Missouri into the conederacy She recognizes
the government in Missouri Of which Claiborne +. Jack
son Is Chief Magistrate.
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A PLEA FOR THE FIRE ZOUAVES.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


Wthou, discussing the merits or dement's Of the First
regiment Fire Zouavcs, will you allow me to express
through the columns Of the HERALD opinion which I
have arrived al after thorough investigation Of the
NATTER First the regiment very badly ofcored,
far as military knowledge concerned which the
main cause of their action the battle field Knowing
the temper and dspos ton of the members Of the New
York Fire Department well, as do, speak knowingly
when say most unhesttingly they must not be tam
pcred with abused. They sensitive TO the iaet
degree and canno will they, brook any thing that
seems like tyranny. There men in this city now who,
II their military knowledge sufficient, could take
that body Of men, and they would follow through fire and
blood death and carnage. They do know
what fear is But the men | speak Of would not
let those Zouaves 20 hungry i'll clad, and
IT, through force OF circumstances, provisions were
short they would not grumbe, so long all, both
officers and men, Jared alike. have had many ustra
ton Of that long and tedious work fires in this
CITY who ever heard of the officer of fire company
in New York leaving his men at work at fire and
sneakng Of to restaurant to get something to cat or
drink? As near can find out--and have it from
some of the mos. intelligent Of the mcnhc officers
well fed and the men were left shift for themselves,
with two exceptions II will be perfectly useless
20 reorganzc the regiment unIess officers are placed IN
command who know their wants feelings aud DESIRES
and will listen and attend to them As remarked be.
fore, there In this city, their nowiedgo Of
military maDmuvring would allow It, who could take
hold OF ha, regiment aud tho world has never seun such
heroism as they would display Their courage is beyond
the shadow OF do ht Their endurance has been proven
more than one occasion in this city. There great
difference eetnec discipline and tyranny aud frenen
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GENERAL FREMONT'S GENERAL ORDER.
he CORDIALLY THANKS TIE TROOPS FOR THEIR
GALLANrRY AT DAVIS CREEK.

HEADQUARTERS WssTERN llgpARF MgST }
81. LOUIS, Mo. August 25, 1861
l. The official reports Of the commanding officers Of the
forces engaged IN the battle Springfield, Mo-, having
boon received, the Major General commanding
TO the troops embraced in his command with pride ana
the highest commentator, the extraordinary services
to their country and fig rendered by the division Of the
brave and lamcntod General Lyon.
For thus nobly battling FOR the honor Of their flag he
dcrs his cordial thanks and cormens their conduct
IN example 10 their comrades whenever engaged against
the enemies Of the Union.
Opposed by overwhelming massos Of the enemy in n
numerical superiority Of upwards Of twenty thousand
against four thousand three hundred nearly FIVE 10
one the SUCCESSES Of our troops Sufficiently marked
To give to their exploits the moral effect Of victory.
2 The General Commanding laments, H. symrathy with
the count y the loss Of the indontabc General Nathaniel
Lyon. His fame cannot be better euIorZed than in these
words from The official report Of his gallant
Maior Sturgs. United States cava1ry:Ihus calamity
fel as true a soldier ever drew sword whose
honesty Of purnosc proverbai; noble patriot, and
ono who held his life nothing where bis country de
Inandcd IT Of him" Let all emulate his prowess and Tn
dying devotion TO his duty.
Tho regiments and corps engaged In this battle will
BE- permitted TO have "Springiedn embagoned their
nation
The names Of the officers and soldiers mentioned
in the official reports distinguished for important
services and marked RalantFy will be communicated g.
tho War Department for the consideration Of the govern
mont.
This order VIII be read ut the head Of every company
IN this department. BY order Of
Major General FREMONT.
J. c. KEtToy, Assistant Adjlliant General
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meat for the immediate return OF the squadron to the
tAted states One ship WILL however, be left there, and
also on the coasts OF Africa and Brazil after these squad
rons shall have been withdrawn for blockadng purposes
SPANISH EFFORTS TO CIvILIzE AFRICANS.
The Governor Of Fernando Pc has been authorized
ny the Spanish government to receive in that
island certain number Of slaves who may be
captured by vessels of the United States, that,
being free, they may there acquire the benefits of civil
zaton. Flag Officer Inman has communicated this pro-
position to cur government W
" PROOFS AGAINST THE FEMALE SPIES.
The War Department has proofs strong and sufficient
against the women recently arrested to place the fact OF
their completely with and aid the rebels beyond all
doubt.
FORTHCOMING ADDRESS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.
The Secretary OF the Treasury contcmplaes issuing
address to the public in behalf Of the national loan.
PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICERS.
The government employees have received one sixth OF
their present months salaries in Treasury notes and the
remainder in spcce
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J. II. LKBrNAu Adjutant.
THE SEvENTY-NINTH OHIGHLAND) REGI-
MENT RECRUITING

Captain ravid Morrison arrived yesterday in this city,
with orders to open recruiting depot for the Seventy
ninth. This very Ane and favorte regiment hacks some
four hundred men TO bring up to the regulation stand
arda circumstance much regretted at general heaquar
tiers, as it is by the brave fellows who compose the pro
sent organization Every vestige Of the late mis-
understanding between the regiment and the
military authorities at the War Department has
happily passed away, and every consideration
has been accorded to that respect for its Raantry
in the past AMI the high hopes entertained OF It's va
BILE services IN the future could possibly claim
rant. In the person Of their Colonel the
majority Of whom have service in the British
army-rccognisy competent to command and have
faith in him and The gallant Stevens knowing the mette
of the men from their past deeds the best authorizations
Of their friends will be verified by their part IT. tic
conflict, come when il may. The Seventy ninth have
been perfectly satisfied on pont-that IL, that they
shall not be atached TO the socaed Sckcs Brigade. They
form part Of General Rufus Kings brigade. Briga
dicr General King is graduate of West Point and the
grandson Of one Of the heroes of tho Revolution He
appointed Tuitod states Minister to Rome last Cong
but resigned in order to serve his country in sphere
IN accordance with the aspirations drawn from the
memory Of his Revolutionary sire The Seventy ninth ut
present occupy Camp Hopc-cnc Of the finest and
healthy locations around Washington
Captain Morrson's headqua tiers at the Mercer
House. corner Of Broome and Mercer streets, where
volunteers will find him every day from ten A. II. To
four T. NJ.