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New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27
ARRIVAL OF HON. A. ELY IN BALTIMORE.

BALTinoRx, Thursday, Dec. %, 1901.
Hon. Alfred Ely, memter Of Congress from New
York arrived here in the steamer from Fortress
Monroe this morning. en- route for Washington, hav-
ing been exchanged prisoner Of war for the late
French minister, Mr.. Faulkner.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27

PASSIVE CouNTKRrkIr BLLs.-A number OF
.,up,ert.r 10 bills on Con- 1,srcial Bank Bristol
we. successfully ya,sed uPcn sIai sooph esper IL
a,oo,yn on CLristas I've. Two respesh apps aiag
r.,ssd one bin upon Mrs o. r. soau 81 No. 5al
nus; an other wss passed apOn Mar ey n Flushing
nu. sevrrsl others psSed IN Myrtle aysoue Ofcer
uusr of the Fourth Precinct arrested nanosd Ahur
suspicion Of bssng passd OF the bills as
he BY Jntiee Morehsuss to Gws to presence Of the
sggieysd persons with the view Of enti fyns hin guilty
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27

ernment are in active service. Quartermaster-G Gen
Meies having been especially charged to carry tb'
orcer into effect, the attention of all Quarterm aster
Of the regular and volunteer army is called 10 the
subject.
NO MORE CAVALRY.
TIE War Department has issued an order that nc
additional cavalry regiments be organized. Those
that have not been mustered into service will neees-
sarily be transferred TO some other arm OF the
military service.
ACTING ASSISTANT PAYMAsTFRs.
The Acting Assistant aymastersrecently appointed
by the Navy Department will be interested to learn
that unless they file their bonds and report for duty
Immediately, their appointment will be revoked.
MARSHAL FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
The President has nominated to the Senate Charles
II. Foster of North Carolina 10 be Marshal for that
District.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The journal Of Tuesday was read.
No business was transacted in the House to-v.y,
quorum not being present.
Adjourned till Monday.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27
HEAVY ORDNANCE ORDERED.
To ,ha AssociAted Pres.


wAsHsSTos Thundsy, Dec. 26 1901.
AFFAIRS AT PANAMA.
The rlag-Ofhcer Of the Pacific Squadron, writing
from Panama on December l3, says;
"All reuains quiet at Panama and throughout the
Isthmns The recent recognition OF The Mosquerh
Government BY the authorities Oi Panama seems 20
have tranauilized the pul Ii, mind, ard produced
general feeling of security not experienced Tor many
years past
CAPTURE OF PRIZE OFF TEXAS.
Dispstches from Commander RidgeIey, cruising Oh
the coast Of Texas, have also been received, from
which il appears that early in December be captured
the English schooner Victoria, of ~ tuns from Point
Isabel with clearance from the Rebel authorities,
having run the blockade. The vessel was sent to
Kew West. Seven of those on board took the oath
Of allegiance, and six detained ss enemies OF
the United States.
CAPTURE OF TWO MORE REBEL EMlssARIEs.
The schooner Eugene, ON the sth, was also over
hauled, but was permitted to depart, no contraband
articles being found on board. The persons Of two
rebel agents, however, were secured, namely, Thos.
S. Rogers of Texas, and Mr.. Ssacbsry Of New
Orleans The papers found clearly imPlicste them
as rebel agents seeking TO make thorw way 70 Mexico
thence to other parts.
INCREASE OF REBELS At DRANEsviLLE.
Informatiop to-day from Gen. McCa'fs division, lie
to the eec, that early this morning our picket ex
tending toward Dranesvie, were driven in at the
latter place. The rebel force, it Is believed, have
been largely reenforced. Hence increased wHtchin'
pess on the part Of our troops has become necessary
TIE PURCHASING OF HORSES STOPPED.
Tie Secretary Of War has directed shat no more
horses be bought until all nov belonging 70 the Gov
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27
THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR.
The Bull Run ard Balls BluL Disasters.
GEN. MCCLELLAN C0NvALESCIEG.
Reorganization of the Lexington Defenders
SERIOUS HORSES BURNED.

Special Dispatch to The N T. Tribune
WARRINGTON, Thurdsy Dec. 26, 1861
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-27

also for all salaries and other debts ana de-
mands from the United States for services
rendered, and for materials and supplies fur
nished.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
THE M ARKETS-

BALTIMORE, July %, 1861.
.GRAIN.-ITheat-We notice considerable de-
cline in the prices of Wheat on Change this morn
ing partly predicated upon the news, the offer
ings amounting to some 81 900 bushels, and white
sold at 95al15 cts. for common to fair and 12Oal3C
cts. for choice red 1a10 cts. per busshel.
Corn.-Of Corn 200 bushels were offered, and
white sold at 65a69 cts. and yellow at 55a55 cts
per bushel.
Oats-Maryland sold at 29a32 cts.
Rye.-Of Rye we quote Maryland at 60 cts.
From the Baltimore American of Saturday last I
ToBAeco.-The receipts of Maryland Tobacco
are a little larger this week than for a fortnight
past, and the active demand heretofore noticed
still continues, the sales comprise all the receipts,
say about 500 hhds within the range of quotations.
viz: Inferior and common $2a $3.50; good COM
mon S Goa So middling ss5.5ca 81 so; good
and fine brown $7.5Oa $40, and extra fine s LA
$l2. All Bay Tobacco from the upper counties of
Mar yland sells freely as soon as inspected Ohio
comes in find ready sale. About l 900 hhds. were
sold this week at rather improving rates. Ken
lucky Tobacco has been active.
The inspections of the week 42S hhds. Mary
land; Col hhds. Ohio, and 3l6 hhds. Kentucky-to
tai ,345 hhds
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
THE VIRGINIA MILITIA.-Having

The VIRGINIA MILITIA.-Having received
through the Secretary of War requistion from
the President Of the Confederate States, calling
Unto immediate service the militia of all tie
counties north of James river and east of the
Blue Ridge, as well as all the militiain the Val
ley of the State, north of James river" Cover
nor Letcher has issued the necessary procama-
ton, which bears date the 10th inst BY an
other proclamation of the same date, the follow
ing persons are exempted from the call opera
tives employed in the manufacture of arms,
munitions of war, and woolens; nillers, railroad
employees, farm overseers, bank officers, city
police officers, and telegraph agents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
DR.. FRANKLIN'S
BALSAMlC COUGH CORDIAL,

one of the safest, sIrest and most pleasant pre-
L parations now in use, for Coughs, Colds, In
inenza, Bronchitis Hoarseness, Tickling in the
Throat and Bronchials and all diseases of kindred
nature; while for Group, that often fatal and al
ways alarming disease with children, it stands I'M
surpassed in the catalogue of remedies. 1t is no
quack nostrum on the contrary, the recipe and
process OF preparation is open for the inspection
and use OF the medical faculty, who are cordially
invited to examine the preparation and recipe
NO family should be without it, particularly
where there children Price % and 81, cIs =
Bottle. Prepared and sold whulcsa lie and retail a,
APpTiiHcAKiES HAIL.
jan loft Por, T,hacco Ma
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
MARR.TEp

At Linden, the residence of Gen. WALTER M1r-
oHELL, (the father of the brides,) on Wednesday
evening, ll7th,l by Rev. ROBERT PRoUr, Nh p
~. aMUSCHETT and Miss MARY MATILDA
MITCHELL; also, Mr.. WIN. H. MITCHELL and
Miss EMILY E. MITCHELI.-all of this co,,ntv
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
WOOL! WOOL!

TNHE subscriber will act as the Agent for
i Messrs. B. & j. Fawcett, Colesville, Mont
gomery county. Md, for the purpose Of receiving
and storing for them any Wool that may be de-
livered in Port Tobacco for their Factory. The
Messrs. Fawcett have reputation Manulac-
turers ofNegro Clothing, FIannels, Blankets and
such wooden goods as servants require, unsurpass-
ed by any other 10 this State, and we take plea
sure in calling the attention of our Farmers and
Planters to this fact. Washed wool preferred to
unwashed, as the hauling will be much lighter
E. WELLS, Port Tobacco.
June 10, 1e61-4w.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
DIED.

At the residence of Mr.. VIM BuRrLEs. near
J}ryantown, on Wednesday, the 10th instant of
Consumption, ROBERT BAILlE, formerly of this
.village-agcd about A years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

0g-The Reg. JOS. OCALLAGHAS, S. j., Prcsi-
dent of Loyola College Baltimore, will deliver the
panegyrlc OF ST. lgnatius of Loyola, Founder of
tie Society of Jesuits. in st. Iguati,5' Church
Naniemoy, NEXT SUNDAY MORNING, about
i6 O'Clock.
July 25, 1861.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
BRAWNER'S HOTEL.

PORT TOBACCO, CHARLES COUNTY, MD.
7 ALEX. BRAWNER respectfully re-
Il turns his thanks to his friends and the pub
lie generally. for the very liberal patronage be-
slowed on him, and hopes by strict attention to
business aud desire to accommodate and please
his guests, to receive continuation of the same.
The house is newly fitted up. and furnished in
the most approved modern style. Travellers will
find the table well furnished with the dclicaces
of the season. the bar supplied with choice liquors
and segsrs, and the bed rooms comfortable as
found in any Hotel in the cities.
Jan T. 1S6I-lf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
.HO, YE AFFLICTED!

KNOW We that
II DR.. Franklin's Vegetable Tincture
Cures Constipation, Nervous Headache, Pains in
the Stomach, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Loss of APP
Pimples, and all Impurities Of the Blood 1t pre-
vents Ague, cures Dumb ChiIls, and removes En-
Iargement of the Spleen. Price so cents bottle;
six bottles for $3.50.
Recipe open to the faculty.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by
BEN FRANKLIN, NJ. D.,
Apothecaries' Hall, Port Tobacco, Md
ma 80
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.


PHILADELPHIA.
A Benevolent Institution established by special Endoc-
ment, for the Relief Of the Sick aud Distressed.
afflicted Nth pirulent and Epidemic Diseases.
and especially for the Cure Of Diseases
ofhe Serual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Act
1Vl ing Surgeon to all " no apply by letter, with
description Of their condition, Gage, occupation.
habits Of lie, &c..) and in cases of extreme power
ty, Medicines furnished free Of charge
VALUABLE REPORTS ON Spermatorrhea
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on
the NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispen-
sary sen, TO Tho afflicted in sealed letter envelopes
free Of charge. Two or three Stamps for postage
will be acceptable.
Address, DIR. ]. sKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Acting Surgeon. Howard Association, No. 9 SoutI,
Ninth Street. Philadelphia, Pa. BY order of the
Directors. EZRA y. HEARTWELL. Prcs't.
GEo FAIRcHllD, Scc'y dec ely
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25

Mr.. BREcKINRIDGE's SPEECH.-The cores
pondent of the World has the candor to do JUS
tice to Mr.. Breckenridge as follows:
Senator Breckinridge's speech in the Senate
was bold, vigorous and determined effort, both
in substance and manner. The audience which
gathered to hear him, was very large re-assem-
bling of those of other days. AS an oratorical
effort, the speech was unsurpassed, and was in
striking contrast with some that followed it.
ReSF Bishop Early, of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, is among the soldiers of the Con-
federacy in Virginia. He was at Phillippi the
day of the battle there
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25

RIGHT AWAY FOR THE CHEAP
STORE OF H. SCHWARTZ,
No. 1872 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
4 FTER five days of hard labor am able to say
N that am now ready for my customers, as
have opened my full stock of
DRY GOODS, FANCY MILLINERY AND
NOTIONS,
And can hold out some of the best inducements
that were ever before seen heard of in Alexan-
ia, or any were else.
.eE c5-Csdl and the Bargains, and the induce
ments to buy for Cash and the great fall in the
Goods at Panic Prices. apis
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
FOR ROAD SUPERVISORS.

AIE are author Zed to announce RICHARD
w WADE candidate for Road Supervisor
in the third election district feb Is tt
3g-MR. WELLS: Please announce HENRY
HOWARD as a candidate for Road Supervisor in
the third election district. [mh 2S-lnl*
1y-We are authorized to announce FRANCIS
MONTGOMERY, as a candidate for Road Super
wiser in the third election district. feb TT
Is StsWe authorized to announce JAS. w.
GARNER candidate for Road Supervisor i'll
the third election district. [dec 27-lm
We authorized to announce JAMES w.
SCROGGIN as a candidate for Road Supervisor
in the third election district. [nov Sim
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
FOR SHERIFFALTY.

MT &. WELLS,-You will announce G GORGE
1vl A. HUNTT as a candidate for the next
Sherlfalty. MANY FRIENDS.
Sep.27, ls6o-tf
MIR. WELLS,-Y will please announce
4VI PHILIP A. SIMPSON, as a candidate for
the next Sherifalty of Charles County, and oblige
Feb Is, lS6O-tf MANY FRIENDS.
M Z. EDITOR-Please announce GEORGE
IVl w. ROBEY, as a suitable candidate for the
Sheritfalty of Charles county We, the People,
will support hun. MANY VOTERS.
March s, lS60.-te
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
Elk ANIMATE

Elk ANIMATION,
4 PUBLIC EXAMINATION Of the pupils of
"A the Bumpy Oak School will be held on
THURSDAY, 25th inst.
The Commissioners and public are respectfully
invited to attend. -
JOHN r. R. MCCARTHY.
July l6-1t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
NOTICE.

T AM reluctantly compelled to g i've notice to
the public, that in consequence of the difficult
ty of collecting money due me, and to enable nae
to purchase material to continue business, shall
from and after this date require cash for all work
done at my shop.
PETER TROTTER.
Bryantown, June 81, lS6l-3ta
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
UARIES COUNTY LEVY FOR 1861.

By 10 cents per 500 on 81 651,-
35l. bcin. the amount ni
pro- erty OF the County sub
jet to State Tax,
By 50 cents per 500 on $780,
27O, being the amount of As
sessable Property in the
County,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
$40 REWARD.
EXAMINATIONS.

EXAMINATION.
TNHE Semi-annual Examination Of the Pupils
Il of Charlotte Hall School will commence
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th, and continue THREE
DAYS. Parents and others feeling an interest in
the subject Of education respectfully invited
to attend.
TIE usual summer vacation continues until the
first Monday in October.
Charlotte Hall, July 18TH 1861
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25

NEW SPRING GOODS-Pen,en,ia,y Plaid.
i Richmond Paids
A Brown Cotton
rs Pa,aFsco Osnaburgs
IS Kentucky Osnaburgs
Heavy Blue Twils
White Ducks
last eived md for sale by =
April 4, 1861. VIM. BOSWELL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
PAINT BRANCH WOODEN FACTORY
skz1
Wool! WOOL! WOOl!!!

THE subscribers respectfully return their
i thanks to their former customers, and in
form them, and the public, that they are prepar~
Clothing, Flannels, BlanketIng, &c., &c., at short
notice. They solicit the liberal patronage of
Farmers and Planters having WOOL or in want
of such goods. Teims liberal and accommodate
ing. and will be made known application by
letter otherwise. Geo. w. Wilson. Of Upper
Marlboro, Prince George S County, will receive
Wool or orders. The undersigned will call and
get Wool when notified. Wool will also be re-
ceved from Commission Merchants of Baltimore
or Washington at our expense and goods returned.
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
B. & J. FAWCETT,
Colesville, Montgomery Co., Md.
May %, 1S6l-2m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
Dg-A single bottle of SPALDING'S PREPARED
GLUE will save ten times its cost annually. IN

;bz-A single bottle of SPALDING'S PREPARED
GLUE will save ten times its cost annually. IN
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE.
SPALDING'S PREPARED CLUE
SPALDING'S PREPARED sGLUEt
SAVE THE PIECES,
ECONOMY DISPATCH.
Ny-"A STITCH IN TINE SAVES NiSE."-fD
AS accidents will happen, even III we'll regulated
families, it is very desirable to have some cheap
and convenient way of repairing Furniture, Toys.
Crockery, SC.
sPALD1NG's PREPARED GLUE
meets all such emergencies, and 10 household can
afTor d to be without it. is always ready, and up
to the sticking point.
"USEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE."
n. B.-A Brush accompanies each Bottle. Price,
IS ents. Address,
HENRY c. SPALDING.
No. IS CEDAR Street, New York
CAUTION.
As certain upprincplcd persons arc attempting
to palm off the unsuspccting public, limitations
of my PREPARED CLUE. i would cauti m all
PERSONS to examine before purchasing and Sc. that
the full name.
~ SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE,,oG
is ON the out side wrapper all others arc swiniIinr
count rtcits,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
A CARD.

a CAKD.
IN CONSEQUENCE Of the present state Of
affairs, which has brought tho business Of Alex
andria nearly to a stand still. we have removed
temporarily large portion Of our stock to Iii,
city to be sold off cheap for cash.
Those Of our Charles County friends and Gus
toners who wish to huy BARGAINS will do well
if they give us CALL as we are determined to sell
off without regard to cost.
8. s. w. MEYENBERG,
45 Market Space, between It'll & 9th Sts.,
under the Avenue House,
July Is, 1861. Washington, u. C.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25

YPsILANTI, MICH, Jan. Il, 1861.
Ma SPALpISG,
Sir: Not long since sent TO you for box of C..
phalic Pills for the cure of the Nervous Headache
and Costivcness, and received the same, and then
had good effect that ,cas induced to send for
Please send by return mail. Direct to
A. r. WHEELER,
Ypslanti, Mich.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to me Tavern &C
n count earnestly requested to come for
ward and settle the same to date, either by cash
or note, otherwise their accounts will be placed
in an officers hands for settlement. My books
are posted to Ist Of July. from which date must
have cash from all who patronze me, as have
to pay cash for all purchase:
J. ALEX BRAWNER.
July 4, 1S6l-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25
FOR WASHINGTON.
iiiTI.3-r~-.s~.-rN
:.T-s

T7lIE subscriber has now running line a
/ Stages between Port Tohacco and Washing
ton I.raving Port Tubacrn every Monday
Wednesday and Friday, at half past 7 A. M. the
Stage will arrive in Washington IN time for pas
sengers to take the S clock cars for Baltimore.
Returning, the Stage will leave Washington on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays after
ing from Baltimore. Fare, 50 So
Stage Office, at Kimmell House, G street, be-
tween l-2 and streets. Washington.
J. Alex ,Brawner, Agent. Port Tobacco.
= John C. THOMPSON, Proprietor.
July IL, 186l-3t*
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1861-07-25

SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
$40 REWARD,

RUNAWAY from where we had them hired, near
Chester, in June last, three negro men. viz Bill
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles bought the l4th of last November
at the estate sale of Ed. Leach Broad River, in
York District. They being brothers and having reIa-
tions in the neighborhood where purchased them
it is than likely they have made their way back
to their old neighborhood.
Bill is about 26 years DID, feet s inches high, will
weigh $50 6o pounds is very black; rather sharp
faced, speaks quick when spoken to.
Giles his brother is about "a years DID, 5 feet 9
inches high will weigh 100 lbS is very black, and
walks with his head up and feet turned in front.
Henry, we purchased JAN /, of Col c. Rives on the
Catawba river. He is % wears old, well set feet
inches high and will weigh IS pounds; has heavy
brow and speaks slowly: has character as run
away May go to Charleston or Washington city, it is
hard telling where he will go he is a gentleman of
travel.
They ell ran off about the same time.
We will pay $50 reward for the 3 men; or S25 a
piece for either Of them delivered in any Jail so that we
can get them. These boys may attempt make their
way North as some others from this place have at
tempted
PRIDE & DCNOVANT.
Chester, s. C July so, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
NEWS ITEMS.

RCHMOND, August DIR. II. W. Gibbes Of
Columbia, 5. c., has been appointed Inspector
General Of Hospitals for Virginia.
The Baltimore Patriot (RcPublican) is dead.
1t couldn't stand the climate
NORFOLK, August 1.-The rrivateer steamer
Gordon, of Charleston on Sunday last, captured and
carried into IIattcras Inlet the brig Mctiipn, of
Bangor, Maine, with cargo Of molasscs; also, the
schooner Protector, from Cuba bound to 'hiladcl-
phia, with cargo of fruit. The privatecr Mariner
has captured another schooner, with a cargo of
fruit The privatecr \ ork has captured the brig
d. 5. Martin, Of Boston, with cargo Of machinery.
ANOTHER CArTURE.-We learn that the North
! Carolina Steamer Wins,ow captured Saturday
Il Yankee schooner, laden with provisions, beef
pork, &c.-Ruieiyh Register.
WASHINGTON, August l.-McCIelIan prohibits
officers and soldiers leaving camp and visiting
hotels, etc. All is quiet at Iarpcrs Ferry.
Banks is occupied i'll entrenchirg and drilling.
Gen. Scott has had thirteen Government cn.-
pluyces arrested Secret movements are in
plOgrcss to remove all the sccessoniSts from the
Departments.
The bill providing for direct taxation, with
notifications, has passed tie House 10y ii vote of
IS to SO.
he Fire Zouaves have been in characterization
since their retreat and they rcvolted Saturday
Nine of them have been confined i'll Jail for an
attempt at desertion.
Gen. Dix is closely watching the Maryland
Legislature, to prevent them from passing ordi-
nance OF secession in secret session.
Mcclellan expresses the opinion that this will
be artillery war; and asks that as many batteries
as osSible be provided. He has ordered line o!
pickets along the Potomac to Iiarpcr's Ferry for
the purpose of preventing correspondence between
the Marylanders and Southerncrs
New YORK, August IA steamer arrived here
from Baltimore to-day, bringing number of pris-
oners; among them the Baltimore Police Comnlis-
SiOners.
Gov Morgan has called for %, 900 troops, under
Lincoln proclamation.
The trial of the captain and crew of the priva-
tecr Savannah has been postponed until October
The World says that Bcaure"ard reconnoitcred
in person within four miles of the Chain Bridge.
Ten Southern scouts have been captured near the
Bridge.
Prince Napoleon and a portion of his suite left
for ashlnston to-day, leaving Princess ClUthlde
and other ladies here.
The conservative Republicans Of New Y ork
have agreed upon the following Cabinet
Nathaniel p. Banks, of Illinois, Secretary of State;
John {. Fremont, of California. Secretary of War;
Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York, Secretary of
the Navy; Joseph Holt, of Kentucky, Attorney
General.
LEAvESwORTH, August Large numbers of
Pawnce and Cheyenne Indians are moving in
Marshall County, Kansas, to attack the whites.
Nebraska adyIces indicate general Indian troub-
les. Three wagon loads of arms have crossed the
/ Big Blue River for the Confederate partizans