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The national Republican., 1861-08-10
THE UNION WILL STAND, NO NATTER
WHO'S PRESIDENT

WHUS PKESIDENTT
CONSEQUENTLY, shall remain in WASH
~ ington, and continue to pursue my occu-
patton Of HOUSE, SIGN, and ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING. Gliding in all its branches. Old
Glasing promptly attended to. Painting and
Ornsmenting Cottage Furniture in the best
style. also call attention to the Painting of
Roofs and Brick Walls.
AL of the above l will do as cheap as the
cheapest. therefore solicit the patronage Of
my friends and fellow citizens of tho District.
Punctuality strictly observed, and work done in
the best manner.
You will please mind your stops, and stop al
n. +. PARKER'S Painting Establishment, No. b3 |
b3ii b3iil Louisiana avenue, north side. be-
tween Sixth and eventh streets
P. 8. Signs put up free Of charge, aa usual.
nov 26
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SMITHS, No. AGO Seventh street, is the best
~ place in town to buy Clothes, Furnishing
Goods, Hats, and Gaps, feb 28--6m
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CAMP OUTFITS.

&c. MCGUIRE l. CO.,
y. Corner Tenth st. and Penna avenue,
have an extensive assortment of articles neces-
sary to Camp Life comprising
PARIS AMERICAN CAMP CHEST, for a
Mess of Four, containing Table, Stools, Cooking
and Table Furniture, Tools, Table Cloths, Tow
els, &C., all contained in q neat and strong chest
81 inches long, Ia wide, and deep, weighing
only 40 pounds.
COT-the strongest, cheapest, and most portable
affair of the kind in use
CAMP STOOLS, of every variety and price
MATTRESSES, PILLOWS, BLANKETS,
SHEETS, PILLOW GASES, &C., &c.
"a Suffers and others furnished in quaint
ties at reduced prices.
aug LIT J. G. MCGUIRE 4 co.
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PREMIUM TRUNK,
SADDLE, AND HARNESS.
MANDATORY,
499 SsUenth street, opposite odd Fsllows Hal
WASHINGTON, D. O.
Silver Medal awarded by Maryland Institute o.
Baltimore, November 7, 1860.
Also, Medal by Metropolitan Mechanics Institute
Washington, D. O., 1857.
T AM CONSTANTLY making, and have OIL
i hand, of the best material, every description
Fine Sole Leather, Iron Frame,
LADIES' Dress, Wood Bon,
And Packing Trunks
Carpet and Canras Travelling Bags,
School Satchels,
Saddles, Harness, Whips, de-, de-
AT LOW PRICES
Superior Leather and Dress Trunks also, Ce-
dar Trunks, (for keeping Moth out of Furs and
fine Woolen Goods,) made to order.
Repairing, and Trunks covered, neatly sad
with promptness.
Goods delivered in any part Of the city, George
town, and Alexandria, free of charge.
mar 22-y JAMES S. TOPHAM.
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House Decorators & Upholsterers

House Decorators L Upholsterers.
We would respectfully notify all in
want of an Upholsterer or Paper Hang
or that we are prepared to execute all |
work intrusted TO US in the most supe-
rior manner and on the shortest possi- |
BILE notice. All work done by US 10
under our own immediate supervision,
and satisfaction is guaranteed in every
case. JOSEPH T. K. PLANT b co.,
$50 D st., bet. Ninth and Tenth.
Refer to Messrs. Louis r. Perry b
Co., Dealers in Carpets, Oil-cloths, &C.,
corner of Ninth street and Pennsylvania
avenue. feb 26-ly
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BOARD IN THE COUNTRY, NEAR
GEORGETOWN,

-. GEORGETOWN.
rOOD BOARD can be obtained back Of tn,
" Heights of Georgetown, in a retired and
beautiful situation. Also, a furnished Cottage
with board. References will be required, In
quire of R. W. Barnard, corner OF Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue; R. T. g. Cissel, Bridge
and Congress streets Georgetown. apr "a
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LEONARD SCOTT g. CO.'S
REPRINT OF p.. Hr..
THE BRITISH REVIEWS

BLACKWOOD's MAGAZIN E.
7 EoNARD SCOTT CO., New York, con-
IL tinue to publish the following leading Brit
h Periodicals, viz: ..tUi rBI .ar..s,rg
/. The London Quarterly, (Conservative.)
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g. The North British Review, (Free church,
4. The Westminster Review, (Liberal.)
s. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, (Tory)
These Periodicals ably represent the three
great political parties Of Great Britain-Whig,
Tory, and Radical-but politics forms only one
feature Of their character. As Organs Of the
most profound writers on Science, Literature,
Morality, and Religion, they stand, as they ever
have stood, unrivalled in the world OF letters,
being considered indispensable TO the scholar
and the professional man, while to the intelli-
gent reader of every class they furnish more
correct and satisfactory record Of the current
literature of the day, throughout the world, than
can be possibly obtained from any other source.
EARLY COPIES.
The receipt Of ADVANCE SHEETS from the
British publishers gives additional value to these
Reprints, inasmuch as they can now be placed
in the hands of subscribers about as soon as the
original editions.
For any one of the four Reviews, per ann. So
For any two Of the four Reviews,
FOR any three OF the IOur heVleWb,
For all four Of the Reviews,
For Blackwood's Magazine,
For Blackwood and one Review,
For Blackwood and two Reviews
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For Blackwood and the four Reviews" 10
Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
Money current in the State where issued will be
received at par. - l..n .. 30.
CLUBBING. . .r...s'
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above price will be allowed to Clubs ordering four
or more copies of any one or more of the above
works. Thus: Four copies of Blsckwood, or Of
one Review, will be sent to one address for 50; I;
| four copies Of the four Reviews and BlackwoOd
for $40; and go on.
POSTAGE.
In all the principal cities and towns, these
works will be delivered, FREE OF POSTAGE
When sent by mail, the Postage to any part Of
the United States will be but tweny: -four cents
year for " Blackwood," and but fourteen cents q
| year for each of the Reviews.
| N. B. The price in Great Britain Of the FIVE
Periodicals above named is $31 per annum.
Remittances for any of the above publications
should always be addressed, post paid, to the
publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT l. CO.,
nov 80 No. 81 Gold street New York.
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II ST. WASHINGTON ST. I
i STOVE HOUSE i

Y
267 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 267
CAMP EQUIPMENTS OF every variety, style,
and finish, constantly on hand, and for sale at
prices comparing with any retail houses south Of
New York.
TIN, SHEET. IRON, or COPPER WORK made
to order at the shortest notice.
All goods guaranteed to be as represented on
sale. Call at
JAMES SKIRvING'S
Washington Stove, Crate, Range, Hot-air Furnace,
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware Manutaetory,
No. 267 Pennsylvania Avenue,
august 3-eo2w Corner of Eleventh Street.
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UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
IN and after Thursday, May l6, 1851, passen-
~ ger trains between Washington and Balti-
more will run as follows
Leave Washington At 4.l5 and ITO A. NJ, and
2.3o and b.4b P. M, arriving at Baltimore at
$50 and $50 A. NJ, and 4.Ob and 7.3o P. N.
Leave Baltimore at 40 and $40 A. NJ, and 3.46
and P. M, arriving at Washington at 6.lo
aud 1910 A. NJ, and b.2b and 6.4b P. N.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at ITO
A. NJ. and 5.45 P. NJ, and Baltimore at $40
N. and P. NJ, make direct connections for An
napolis at the Junction.
Trains leave Annapolis for Baltimore and
Washington at $40 A. NJ. and 4.l6 P. n.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at 4.l6
and Ito 4. NJ, and 2.3o P. NJ, make direct con-
nsctions at Baltimore for Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, and all other points North.
Ali articles Of freight (not contrabsnd of war;
will be transported over the line. Tonnage trains
will leave Baltimore at 4.2o A. n. Leave Wash
ington al P. H."
BY order of the Secretary of War:
THOS. A. SCOTT,
Nay left General Manager.
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Progress of Slavery in the United States.
BY GEORGE N. WESTON.
COPIES Of this work are for sale at the pub
~ hcation ofics Of the National Republican, on
Seventh street.
Bound edition, 81 per copy, Pamphlet edi-
ton, 70 cents per copy. apr 9-tf
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A PRINCELY LOCATION FOR SALE
FOR CASH
ELEBE COTTAGE, in Alexandria county, can
VI be bought low. 1t consists Of 100 acres well
fenced good buildings-large house, two large
barns-fruit Of all kinds, and in high state Of
cultivation. Inquire on the premises, or at s93
Sixth street, between G and q.
may l7-6m ]. B. BROWN.
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MONEY! MONEY!! MONEYIlI
OE0 D STREET. OEO

Will give Tor good cast-0f clothing the high-
L est cash prices in gold. All kinds wanted.
Gall before selling elsewhere also have large
stock of nice new clothing, which am selling at
extreme low prices for CASH. All, therefore,
who have good clothes for sale can get the high
est cash price here, and buy at the lowest, as
buy and sell for cash.
Come and see. No. 36s D street, between
Ninth and Tenth. feb l8-ly
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q. 8. MILITARY ROUTE-sPECIAL NOTICE.
On SUNDAY the trains will leave the Depot
at ITO A. N. and 2.30 P. n. for Philadelphis
and New York. Trains will arrive ct 6.l0 A. n.
and t.46 P. N. THOMAS A. SCOTT,
may2l General Manager.
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COALi COALI
WOOD WOOD
a GOOD supply of WOOD and COAL of all
II kinds always on hand
Schr. E. Belden will unload very superior
cargo of RED-ASH EGG COAL (tor grates)
Saturday and Monday.
Coal kept in coal houses well prepared before
delivery.
Wood prepard or delivered cord length.
All orders to be accompanied by the cash or
change ready on delivery.
7. J. h W. NJ. GAIT,
Mill and WharfF Foot of l 7th st. below War Dept,
Office, No. 2s2, Penn. ave, bet. llth b l2th SITS.
jy le-tfH
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Burglary-Safe Blown Open.

COLD SPRING, ". Y, March 26.-Burglau are
again In our village, and another safe has been
blown open. The store Of o M. Baxter, lumber
merchant, Of this village, was broken open last
night, and his iron safe zone Of Herrings best)
seventy dollars taken. The burglars drilled four
holes Of about an eight OF an inch In diameter
near the lock, in which they must have inserted
the powder. The inner portion Of the door and
lock were blown some distance from the safe,
showing powerful charge The money drawer
was found this morning In the river, near w eat
Point. The books and checks were LEFT undis-
turbed IL was supposed that the front door was
opened by false kep
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The Virginia Csnventien .

RICHMOND, March &c Mr.. Preston made q
speech to-day in the Convention In favor Of the
majority report, and Of making a clear and dis
tinct demand upon the North, with the alternstiv
OF separation. He believed that the present was
full Of hope In both sections for a fair and fnal
settlement
NJ, We tnnt The ground that the guarantees
Mr.. Nelson followed In a speech against seces-
sion for existing CAUCUS
MI. Hall, Of Wetzel, offered the Consultation of
The Confederate States as substitute for the COM
mittee "a report Mr.. Wise called for the reading
OF 1t. Mr.. Clemens intimated the purpose was
for delay. Mr.. Wise denied the imputation
The substitute was read and debated 70 a late
heur.
substitute, being the Constitution Of the Confed-
crate States, was rejected by vote Of IS noes-no
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ALEXANDRIA. March Extraordinarily SO 7aa
81 so; extra IS 75as6; super s. .l2a5.ls. Wheat,
white 81 2iasI As; red 81 .lOssI IS. Corn-whits
60a65c; yellow 5se6Oc.; mixed 5saooc: Rye
65a66 Oats 2Sa3Oc. Corn Meal 6saT2c. per oushel
Seeds-llmothy Sass SO; Clover % 25a&6 81
FIaxseed 81 4Oasl45. Provisions-Butter, roll
IOa2Oc; Bacon Liable; Pork 81 .00ss7 SO. Lard
l3aI4c Eggs I4aI6c. Whisky 2ia3Oc- Fish
Shad s2OaS22 per hundred; herring $lsa$24 per
thousand-few in market.
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GEORGETOWN CORPORATION Laws.
RESOLUTION fixing the salary Of the Messenger
Of he

RESOLUTION fixing the salary Of the Messenger
OF the two Boards.
RsSolrsi by ths Bodrd Of Aldermen and Board Of
Common Council Of the Corporations Of GsorgsfoeH,
That the salary of the Messenger Of the Boards OF
Aldermen and Common Council shall be one hun
dred dollars per annum until otherwise ordered;
and so much OF a resolution fixing and providl ng
Tor the salaries Of the officers OF the Corporation
Tor the wear 1861, approved January 2, 1851, as
says THAT the salary OF tie Messenger Of both
boards and Of the Mayor, with the use Of the
Iown House, shall be, per annum, $780, or any
other resolution ordinance inconsistent with
tnls, De, and is hereby, repealed.
Rssolred, further, That the Messenger Of the
Board OF Aldermen and Board Of Common Coun-
may meet in the Council Chamber
Approved March 9, 1861.
A RESOLUTION in favor Of Messrs Bogue Don.
nelly.
RtSoirsd By fhs Board Of Aldermen and Board of
Common Council Of the Corp grafton of soTgsfoIcH
That the sum Of twelve dollars and fifty cents be,
and the same is hereby, appropriated to be paid
to the order Of Messrs. Bogue q Donnelly be ing
the amount Of their bill for coal furnished to
Vigiant Fire Company and watchhou per order
OF the mayor. Approved March Is, 1861.
A RESOLUTION In favor Of Andrew Carol and
James MCCARTHY.
RssoIrsd By the Board Of Aldermen aud Board Of
Common Council OF the Corporation " Georgstotcn,
That the Clerk pay to the order Of Andrew Csrrol
twelve dollars and fifty cents, and to James
McGarlty fourteen dollars and siXtv-two cents. in
full OF their claims Of the 23d and 9th February
as per statement Of N. Callan, Clerk Of the Levy
Court [Approved March l6, 1861.
RESOLUTION In favor Of certain persons therein
named.
ResoIrsd by the Board of Aldermen and Board Of
TSna, ron Cosnsii Of "a, # l..-s:.":s
cents be, and the same is hereby, appropriated 10
be paid by the Clerk to the order of the following
named persons: To John Conner six dollars and
fifty cents. TO A. III. Burdett five dollars 10 Bogue
Donnelly seventy five cents, to John T. Bangs
five dollars for room rent and other expenses for
the election held on the 25th of February last.
Approved March %, 1861.
A RESOLUTION in favor Of w. c. Templeton.
Rssoired by ths Board Of Aldermen and Board Of
Common Council Of the Corporation Of Geo-geto,cn,
That permission is hereby given to w. c. Tenn
pleton to erect stable on Prospect street, at the
western termination Of said street, to be removed
at the pleasure Of the Corporation.
Approved March %, 1861.
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LOCAL NEW s,

" Though The STAR 10 printed on the fastest
steam pres In use south Of Baltimore, Its edition
% large e. to require II to be put to press at an
early horr; Advertisements, therefore, should be
ser< In before l. o'clock m; etherwise they may
sOi sprssr Until The mex. day.
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south Carolina Convention.

CHARLESTON, March 26 The State Convention
met this day Col Shingler offered resolution
Inai All supplies, provisions, and mail facilite,
now allowed 10 Major Anderson and the garrison
at Fort Sumter should be Immediately cut OF. II
was ordered for consideration tomorrow.
There will be some discussion upon the perna
nent Constitution Of the Confederate States but Il
will be ratified by a large majority.
The general impression is that Mr.. Shinglers
resolution will be voted down.
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Union Meeting at Frederick.

FREDERICK, Md, March 26.-A very large and
enthusi astic Union meeting was held here to-day
Every district wss largely represented. Strong
MON resolutions were adopted, and IL was recon-
mended 10 hold State Convention on the ID OF
Each county and Baltimore city were requested
to send delegates. Hon. Andrew Johnson, Sen
ator Of Tennessee, and Hon. J. c. Rives, Of Viz
and headed by the American Band, escorted to
the meeting. Senator johnson made powerful
Union speech which went home to the heart Of
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S,renad. 20 Hon H. w. Hoffman.

CUMBERLAND, Md, March 26.-Hon: III. w
Hoffman, Sergeant at-Arms Of the late House OF
Representatives, was serenaded tonight by q
large number Of his friends. He responded In q
strong Union speech, expressing MS grauncanoa
at the unanImity with which they had rallied
against secession, and hoped that II was but an
earnest Of the support they meant TO accord the
President in his effort 20 preserve the Union,
maintain the Constitution, and enforce the laws
He was vociferously applauded when he de-
clsred his determination TO uphold the arm OF the
Administration 30 long as il should stand oy the
Constitution and the Union.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
I e l. z g r APHIO.
From Mexico Invaslsn Of Lev,

California.
NEW ORLEANS, March 20 The steamer Ten
nessee, from Vera Cruz on the 2ls,, has arrived
me allied States sloop-of-wsr Macedonian was
The principal road to the Capital swsrmed with
bands Of rebels.
Captain Oldham, Of the British steamer valor.
Gus. was severely wounded while returning from
Mexico.
The Constitutional Government was making
slow progress.
Governor Seamora was dead
Rumors had reached the Capital that party Of
hlibusters had invaded Lower California
was also reported that movement was pro-
crossing for the separation Of a number Of N Q
border states and their erection into the Stern
Msdre Republic. NJ Salignv, the French Mimic
ter had presented his credentials and been for
mally received.
The steamer Arizona, from the Brsros, 10 an.
nounced TO be coming up, with 500 90 In specie
The Governor Of Arizona, Hon. NJ. Owens, In
reply TO the Texas Commissioners appointed 20
visit New Mexico and Arizona I'm reference 70 the
formation OF a new confederacy, invites them 20
be present at the Convention TO be held In Nee
sila, on the 18th OF March, TO consider public az
fairs.
Counterfeit twenty dollar notes Of the Bank Of
New Orleans are In circulation.
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The steamer Bienviii. Released.

NEW YORK, March 26.-Anangements have
been made under which the steamer Bienville has
been released by the Custom House authorities.
The schooner from Florida, without proper clear
ances, paid foe Of 500.
The Wertern Hotel, in CORTLAND street, was
damaged by fire this morning.
John c. Duryea, who was just appointed Cen
eral Appraiser at this port, died last evening.
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WHAT DOES 1T MEAN,-The following para
graph Is from the Charleston correspondence Of
the Richmond Dispatch of the 2Oth inst:
All the high officials Of the military have been
called suddenly to ELECTROMAGNETIC for, no one
knows, but ii Is thought by well-informed men
that IL Is to arrange the army and have the officers
assigned, and to consult as to future operations.
hear that In few weeks at most 1O0, 600 men,
many Of them veterans, will be ready for e1trdor-
drrary service and plenty left to take of the
mercenary northern soldiers who may be sent off
down South to get clear Of them at home. IL
the people of Washington city only did but know
what few Of Us here know, they would hardly
Gen. Scott keep his hrelings there; he had better
bring more there"
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Bnltimsrs nlaHkess.

BALfmoRK, March 27.-Flour steady Howard
street IS 81; City Mills $500 Wheat nrm;
red 81 25al 80; white 81 .4Osl IS. Corn steady;
mixed 53a5ac Provisions steady. Coffee frm az
al34c. Whisky steady at l7c.
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Accidental Death

PoRTsMourH, Va, March &c christopher Y.
Diggs a well known merchant Of this city, fell
thrOug b the hatchway OF his store this morning
and was instantly killed.
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Nh Xsyk N1arksts
Financial.

New YeRk, March % Flour hrm and quiet
Wheat steady and unchanged. Corn unchanged
Provisions quiet. Whisky dull at 16Hc.
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" $4,000
w ORTIZ OF BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS
OF all Styles and Qualities,
AT A GREAT SACRIFICE ON COST.
Store for Rent aHd Fixtures for Sale.

ALI the Stock In 8. p. HOOvER'S STORE,
ESS1Nof Ladies', Cents, Chlldfen's and = n
rI Nc sSsE y IMx SHOES sS, Also so, TRAyVN
cdshst great SACRIFICES usual retail selingpIces
lpdsei much below original cost. The attention OF
the public is solicited, as great Inducements will
be made TO purchasers.
The above comprises Q large stock Of the finest
quality French aud American Caters Shoes, Boots,
10, &C., for ladies and gentlemen.
The Store Ii for rent and the Fixtures for SALE
Apply on the premises, Iron Hall.
". B.=The above stock, either In whole or in
part, will be sold at private sale. To any de-
sirous 90 entering the Boot, Shoe and Trunk Bust
ness this SHords q better opportunity than may
again be presented.
Persons indebted will confer q favor by promptly
calling and settling their accounts. ia 7-tf
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TIcs.-District Of Columbus Advertisements
30 be inserted in the BALTIMORE SUN are received
1t and forwarded from The STAR Once.
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BOARDING.

AIRS. SMITHS BOARDING HOUSE, on c
WI street, between 81 and IA, Nos. 1913 and 80 1,
has several good Rooms unOccupled, on sccommO-
dating terms. ma % 81"
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NKw York, March "a STOCKS lower; Chlcago
md Roct I,iand s. =; Illinois Cerhal shares 81 Il;
do bonds IO2; Mich. Southern % New D OH
Central 7s8; Reading =; Hudson River Rk 4oi
Mo SIS 66H; Treasury l2s l03h; Registered os OF
ISL 95k; Coupons do 93s.
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DEsKRrKRs PROM FoRr wAsHIseroN.-Yes-
terday three soldiers deserted from Fort WASH
ington and came up to Alexandria, where they
were arrested and taken back to the Fort
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Tnr wuArHuk.-The following report OF the
weather for the morning 10 made from the Amet-
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line 70 .ne Sn.'s 3.
about O'CLOCK.
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WOOD AND COAL

" WOOD AND COAL.
calling at the PIONEER MILLS, sosthtgsst cor
nsr 81 Ssvs1th styest and Canal, GEO. PAGE,
Agentl They sell cheaper and give better measure
than any others in the eiy-cut, split, and deliv-
cred free Of charge. If yoa don't believe il, give
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WHITEHuRsT, as usual, takes the lead in all
new Improvements See his Album Cards with
fancy back ground, that he is now making by the
hundred. 2f&
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POLICE MATTERS -Beforse JGsties Clark Geo.
Hartshorn, hackman, was arrested for placing his
hack Ia a position other than that assigned him
by the efficer at the depot and also with leaving
his reins He was fined 81 o..
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D- The French srmy has been incres:ed 70 .
million Of men, being equal 70 sooo. ols TO-,
there are the navy, the police force the sPes, ana
20 forth, making fosmidsele public ssrvos'
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THE PAVING CONTRACTS FOR 1s61.-The bids
for the work Of paving the streets Of the city
under the orders Of the Mayor and City Councils,
received, and are now In course Of examination
preparatory to the awards being made. There
are fourteen contractors Offering for the work,
of all brick and stone paving, and per foot for
curbing. The city Is divided Into three districts
For the work Of the first, comprising the First
and Second Wards, there are nine bids. For the
second district, the Third and Fourth Wards,
thirteen bids. For the third district the Fifth,
Sixth and Seventh Wards, thirteen bids
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SEE IN ANOTHER COLUMN the notice Of meet
ing In behalf of the Indians, at Odd Fellows
Hall, Seventh street, tonight. Larooqua, the de-
lightful Indian songstress, will be present, and
an interesting time may be anticipated.Sog