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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
WASHINGTON OiTH June ~, 1851.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 81 ioois
Eps. LnADsR-This city 10 at present com
parativsly quiet, there being 3 dearth Of war
news of any reliability though umors are
constantly on the wing. Last evening a
party Of ohioans c~ongregated at our quarters,
heard, sbOut 100 o'clock, distinct firing in
the direction ofVienna, and observed a signal
light in operation on The tower Of the Smith
sOuian Institute, but vera unable to under
stand its meaning, or WHISTLER 1t had any
connection with the firing. One Of the many
difficulties Of the Administration ia the cOn-
slant flngs from a portion OF the press, a
sample of which I send ycu, and in cOnnec-
ton you will observe the excellent editorial
comments Of the editor Of he Star (Oi the
18TH from which il Is taken.
The papers Of this morning make no men
ton of anything occurring last evening, and
Ii anything has taken plscs the first intima-
ton the public will probably have here, will
be through the columns Of the n. 7. Herald
or Tribune.
Capt. Paddock, and some Of the members
/ Of the Grays who have been on the sick list
leave for Cleveland to-day. The tender Of
the Coloneloy Of the Second Ohio Regiment
was made to Capt. P, the anal decision Of
which be was obliged 70 defer until his re-
turn from Cleveland. Col. Wilson, who came
with the Regiment has resigned to lake d
Captaincy in the regular service. Homer
Baldwin, OF our city, has received the ap'
poiutment Of Lieutenant IN the 9th artillery
(~Sherman's Battery. Pat Breslin, as he IL
familiarly known to Clevelauders, has re-
ceivcd the appointment of Captain OF one o
the companies Of the 18th Ohio Infantry
un1er command Of Col. Darlington.
The resignation Of Captain Paddock, o
The Grays, will probably RESULT in the election
to the vacancy, Of either Lieut. Ellsworth Of
Lieut.. Hampson, whose bravery in tie recen
action at Vienna hiss rendered him very pop
ular with the company.
Congre Smen are now rapidly arriving
and also strangers, SO that the streets vii
soon be thronged with the lovers Of thu
country and anxious aspirants to serve herr il
almost any capacity. JUNIus.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

I~nDEPEzDszcE, No, July 1.
The Santa Fe.mal and Canon City express
arrived Ibis moralng with dates from Canon
City OF the 18th ult, and New Mexico Of
the. 18th. Despite The high waters and the
Other h~indrances, the proprieiors are deter
mined to come up 20 OF ahead Of time on
this route and 20 fr they are meeting with
encouragement in the way OF passengers aud
express matter.
Col. Boone has received q number Of pres
ents for the KiowA Indians At Fort Wise and
has authority to conclnde a treaty Of peace
With them.
About three thousand KioWe and Canaan
che Indians were assembled at the mouth of
Pawuee Fork, while the Arrapahoes and Cay
enpes are eneanpsd above and below Fort
Wise, all In anxious expectation Of receiving
theiF annual gifts. They did not molest The
mail party and will not during the ensuing
season. s
Speyelberg's train reached Santa &c with
large supplies, and other trains were expected
daily.
One or two very refreshing and copious
showers of rain had fallen, which gave the
New Mexican farmers hopes Of yet making
Accounts from the San Juan mines are
aattering, and were more favorable than
heretofore.
A duel was fought near Old Fort Marcy
between John g, Phillips and Joseph Cum
nings. No injury was done to either party,
Col. GreySon and Dr.. Mcdowell were to
start to the States By the Southsrn mail on
the 18th ult.
Our farmers here are in the midst of their
hartest, and an abundant yield is expected.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

NEW YORK. July l.
Special to POST
Gen. Beauregard has issued another pro-
clamation ~forbidding the passing Of any per-
son through his lines except with a pass from
JEFF Davis.
Another skirmish Oecarred last night near
Alexandria between the Fire Zouaves of New
York and a party Of rebel scouts. II is re-
ported that two Of the ZouaYes and six rebels
were killed.
It Is considered certain that the House oil
Representatives wall be organized promptly
on Thursday, and that the Presidents Mes
sage viii be delivered on that day, and that
there will be q short session ard q quick dis
patch Of business.
The troops across the Potomac ask fol
more artillery. They viii secure it before ar
advance movement is made.
The Richmond Inquirer declares that al
the enemy fear is the Federal artillery.
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RaON RAIrTof0rq-

BArErNonh, Jnly l.
The seizure Of the steamer 81. Nicholas
was q piratical stroke. About so sece. sion
lists were aboard disguised as mechanics,
among them Capt. Hollins, late Of the Z. S.
steamer su~squehannah, disguised as Il Wo-
man. Aher the seizure the vessel vent on
a piratical cruise, capturing three vessels
up the ~Rapahannock river laden with ice,
coal and coffee, which was taken to Freder-
lcksburg.
There is nothing new in Baltimore to-day.
Cannon Is placed at all the commanding ap-
proaches 70 hoOps and public buildings.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM MISSOURI.
LEx1reror. No.

! a-III LAAIAsIoNi MO- July I.
After three weeks interruption telegraphic
communication is again established to this
and AL points west BY the old Missouri route.
Those parties who have hitherto destroyed
the line Is fast as it could Be repaired have
BEEN induced 70 forego further molestatsou
for the present. and the telegraph company
think they will be allowed 70 keep the line
e work for the future.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM BALTIfORR,

90 BALTmoRE, July l.
Military stiIl remain posted in the city, and
q detachment Is at the Custom House to
guard the specie there.
It is rumored that several prominent Sc
cessionists will be arrested. Il Is not rue
thst the Mayor wrs to be arrested.
A small quantity Of muskets were found
secreted in the East Police Station. Search
for arms still continues.
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OHIO Mnances.
Tue N. 7. Times says:

Tue n. I. Times says
The State Of Ohio has promptly placed in
this City the money required to pay the Let
of July interest on her Public Debt. twill
be borne in mind that al dues on this ac-
count not applied for at the State Agency in
New York; No. % William street, by the
18th July, viii be returned to Columbus, to
be disbursed on the application of stockhold-
ers from the State Treasury direct I
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM

INDEPENDENCE, July I.
Report reached here yesterday that the
State troops, 10000 in number, had crossed
the Narais des Cygnss, q branch of the
Usage River, one hundred miles south Of this
place, and had encamped and intended
making a stand at that Plana. The Fsde=al
forces were twenty miles in their rear, 1900
o: 1900 in number they had also encamp-
ed, and it was thought for reinf0rcemenn.-
The State force was increasing fast. This
information is derived from a gentleman just
from the State camp, who also came through
the Federal camp.
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t BY THE RTNA.
Sandy HOOK. July

SANDY HOOK, July /.
Latest 7ia observation-disclosures Thurs
day P. Motion steady and quiet. Sales
to-day Of 5000 b~ales-2,OOO to Spectators
and exporters.
Breadstuifs and and Provision continue
dull.
LONDON, Thursday eventng.-OOnsols IN
changed. Ill. Cen. shares sold to day at
ss3@4O discount; Erie, 2O192l4.
The Vienna press assert hat the Ministe-
hal Council have resolved not to accept the
address of the Hungarian Diet, and to dis
solve the municipality Of Pesth.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM NEW z

.y1F s1vo4 NEW YORK, July !.
Chas. Gard, second mate Of the ship Mar
shall, Of Providence, 5 prize at New Orleans,
arrived here, en- route for Maine, reporta af-
ter nine days confinement that the crew
were liberated, numbering three hundred in
all, and invited to enter the rebel service
Some finding 1t impossible to get food or es-
cape, complied. he reports 5000 or 5000
troops on the line Of the Jackson Railroad,
mostly armed with shot guns. At Memphis
there were 1000, sOme unarmed, and all In
a miserable state. A cable was to be strung
across the Mississippi at Randolph to prevent
ships from descending the river.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM Fl.

Fl. KEARSEY, July !.
We have reliable information from Denver,
as follows:
DENVER, June 25.-A secession force se;
out from their rendezvous, 20 miles up the
river, at Cherry Greek, to-day, for the avowed
purpose of taking forts Wise and Garland.
They are well armed and equipped, and ex-
pect to gain admittance to the forts by STRAIT
egg, and then expect to be Joined BY 3 ms
jority Of the forces inside the forts. The
movement is watched, but we are compare
lively pOwerless and totally without author
ity or leadership.
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FROM CAIRO.

b l a 8 GAIRO, Ill., July l.
A scout has returned from Stoddardl coun-
ty, Missouri, to-day. No rebels are encamped
there. Il is rumored that an eneampment
OF about one thousand rebels IS at Chalk
Bluffs, near the Arkansas line.
One company left Columbus, Ky, last
night for Olarksville, Tenn. n-
Gen. Prentiss' brigade has been uncondi-
tionally accepted for three years.
Yesterday, Capt. Pitcher mustered in the
18th Regiment, Col. Lawler, and Capt. Tay-
lor's chicago Light Artillery.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

LEAD MINES IN PEESsTLvAE1A-Ar remark
able lead vein Of apparently ~inezhaustible
ztenthas been discovered near Do~ylestOwn,
de county seat of Bucks county, Pennsyl-
FAnIk
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

We Issue syery afternoons At > O'Clock an Even
ING Leader containing all the latest news up 10
that time. The Evening Leader will contain all
the s~slegaphde nsws received In the day time,
and Il a complete paper in Itself Subscribers
can be farnlshsd with the morning or evening
edition at the same price, viz, eve dollars 9
yeaE, or fny cents per month. News Agents faI'
aished Al 81 80 per 100 copies.
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The Future ofthe United states.

The North British Review, for May, thus
closes an article on American affairs:
"Thsre surely cannot be a permanent ret
repression and decay in a nation planted in
the nOblest principles of right and liberty,
and combining in marvelously adj listed pro-
portions, the vigorous and energetic elements
Of the worlds master races, in the midst Of
which tie tone is given and the march is
led By that one Of Them which has never fall
tered In its onward course, and which is
possessed Of such tenacity and versatility,
that Il g eYsrywhers successful. The present
calamity and confusion probably form the
cEucible fires in which the Union is to lie
"purifed, made .WLite, and tried" in order
that she may take her destined place in the
van Of the worlds progress in Christianity
and civil zation, fulfilling in the resistless
march Of her dominant Anglo-Saxon race
across the American continent ons grand
part Of the Divine scheme Tor the spread of
that Gospel which shall survive all changes,
overthrow all evils and achieve its mightiest
triumphs in the latter days Of our worlds
history"
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bU Id
AID
SOLD oHEAP, AT
No. 128 SUPERI0R SIREET.
ParasOh HRds to Ordert
Farnsots CoTsrd Ns8t
Para-Ob Re5aFeC
And everything Ia the line Of Mauufactu-ae az
Repairing Parasols and Umbrellas, doEs = Eo~
manlke name and upon short notice, ct II
Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio.
myzsS6o A. pnUEB
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

The Mansfield Herald chronicles the ar
rest conviction and 6ning Of their City Mar
shAl for gambling, on Thursday of last week.
The Mayor bad the honor Of sal ing his CHIEF
executive officer with fine and costs, for in
dulging in "dominoes for the Isger.D
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02
FROM ALRXANDRTA.
ALE1AEDalA, July /.

ALEXANDRA, July /.
The rebel killtd by the Pennsylvania 4tb
Regiment pickets, was Henry q. barnes, q
well known citizen of Richmond, and was
Orderly Sergeant Of the Letcher Guard.
The Pocahontas sailed for Matthias Point
this P. N. The Pawnee will follow.
The Union meeting was very sparsely at-
tended, owing to the rain.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

FIVE NEW PLLNErs.-The discovery Of
Asteroid No. &c Waia) IN The 10th of April
last at Harvard College Observatory, has al
ready been announced. On April 18th, No.
I67 was discovered at Madras, India, by W.
R. Payson, lately appointed director OF that
observatory. Il was then Of the 18th mag
nitude, and has been named Asia. On April
18th, No. IS was seen by Luther, at Blk,
Germany, and was named Lstp, the Greek
Latonaj on the same day, No. &c was dis
covered st Milan, by Sr. SchiapsrarelH, and
on Nay 5th, No. 10, as Paris, BY G~oldsehmidt,
and named Hespsria Thus has the exis-
tenee Of Eve more asteroids been made
known In less than four weeks.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

Sccc18Aoh AaoAoS ~ TUT mChSuEJ-
A Baltimore letter to the N. Y. Herald.
contains this story:
A loyal officer, Of the Massachusetts
school, has relatives inaBaltimore. Among
the number are three bswitching bellies,
bitterly seceesh They expressed a desire
to visit Fort MeHenry, but did not wish to
be accompanied by an officer in uniform,
and the officer was afraid Of some untimely
expression Of their sentiments in presence
'of the loyal troopers. A compromise was
effected. It was agreed that the officer
should doff his regimentals, don q plain
suit Of citizens clothes, and the ladies
should say nothing about secession or
against the troops while in the fort. After
the usual formalities the party were allow
ed TO pass the walls, the officer in the mean
time declaring to his fair companions that
the stories about menaeing the city from
the fort we're mere fables, designed to alarm
the timid. Captain D. Of Boston, was
the officer of the day, and eourteOusly es-
corted the party toward the various objects
Of Interest about the premises. Suddenly
the black muZzle of q huge c~olumbiad, not
pointed toward the river, met the eyes Of
fho zisita.s- What's that cannon pointed
in that direction for 2" asked one of the
ladies. Their un-uniformed gallant was
for q moment non-plussed for an answer.
"Oh, nothing, ladies; purely nothing,
Merely to test the range Of tie gun, l sup
pose" "Let me see if | can distinguish
the object it is pointed att" Certainly,
certainly" The lady made the required
examination, and then quietly remarked:
IL 1t may be nothing that ugly thing is
pointed at but if N ysight has not deceived
me it is levelled directly at my fathers
house" They reside in Monument Square.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

a "NOrmsl Institute for Physical Training
i to be established in Boston, the iaaugura-
ton Of WEIGH will take place upOn the 4th
inst and tho term continue nine weeks
The Faculty and Directors comprise some Of
the most scientific and educated men in Mas
sachusetts. DR.. Thomas q. HOskins, author
Of q What we Eat" will ill the Chair Of
Anatomy; DR.. Josiah Curtis, the Chair of
Physiology; DR.. Walter Charming, the Chair
Of Hygiene; DR.. DiO Lewis, that of Gymnas-
tics. Tickets for the course $75. 1t is a
very excellent system, which cannot fail of
having very beneficial effects.
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FROM OsTON.

BOsTOE, July /.
The organization OF the ten new regiments
Is rapidly progressing.
The I'd Regiment Col. Gordon, Is ex-
pseted to leave on Saturday, to be followed
next week by the 18th Regiment Colonel
Couch.
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RRnM NFW YnRH

me NEw YoRK, July l.
The Times % to-day has a letter from W.
h. Russell, denying the report that his cor
~respondence has been tempered With at the
South. F
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

A Nav Pass THROUGH TIE Rocky MoUST-
AIFs,-AP Pixies Peak correspondent says that
the indefatigaSle mountaineers In the service
of Vim. q. Russell, beadedby the celebrated
Bridger, who have been for more than a year
searching for a pass which would be availa-
Bile for 8 wagon road to California, have at
length reported one, not far from Denver City,
which will shorten the route some two or
three hundred miles, and which, by tunnel
ing six hundred yards, can be made suitable
for a railroad, the grade in no. instance tx
ceediDg many on the line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Mr.. Russell is concen-
trating his forces at Denver City, prepsrato-
ryto building the wagon road, and by spring
be expects to run his stages over this new
route. s1-E ..oG w
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

ocEPENsATIOS.-The Philadelphia Press
justly szys that zone man like Andrew John
son will redeem the present era of American
history, and sufficiently compensate this gen.
cation for the shans it feels at having cher
isbed such meE as John Bell and A. q.
Stephens.
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-PoHeissts usdou !. lAssa Property for stsrn
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Cold and Tin Foil, --.- - llF
Gold and Silver Plate,
lvOFy Handle PiuRgara, c
EbOny Handles scales,
lroR Handle Scales and PluTFara.
Plate an Wheel Brushes,
Hand Lathea. a
LOnc-ps-aa patterns,
Bench Tools, and
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une1o successor to ". Fisks
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MAI COACH.

81, JcsEPH, July /.
The first daily overland mail coach left
here this morning ct 3 O'Clock, full Of pas
Ssagers and heavily laden with mail mat
tSrR.
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GpnfertiqllFru.
sCHRlNk

Having removed 70 his new quarter.
NO. 20, LYNAN's BLOCK.
opposite TIE COURT HOUSE on RUr
SQUARE,
Is prepared to receive 10 cails Of HI At,,5,
she public g large.
Eyerythtng II The line Of Uonieetloasry 4 Re
uhoLENAhE AND REFAIL as uaual.
OYSTERS AND HOT C0FFEE
D ven Is he choicest estsblss served up a.
cents notice.
DINNER Is sERVED DAILY
or the accommodation Of persSns having
KEGSETT ALE on DRaue
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Iron Our OWn cOFtospOueenll
From Washlne-on

Washington Quiet-Di6cnltiss Of ne HdHiE-
istrahon-Ohio Boys Returning -CIsValand
Boys tN Lsek-Eks6Oa Of osPtgia n ths
Grgys.
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The Patent once Of The Confederate States

The Patent Once Of the Confederate States
says the Richmond Dispatch, IS about going
into operation, and we are glad to observe,
under the most favorable auspices. Com
mission=r Rhodes has arrived from Mont
gomery, and in q very short time will be
ready 70 proceed to business. Not less than
one hundred and twenty applications for
new patents, forty applications to revive old
ones, forty caveats filed for future action,
aud numerous assignments for record await
the action Of the Commissioner.
And doubtless nineteen-tWentieths Of those
applications were Tor infringement of North
ern patents, as honor is an obsolete virtue in
the confederacy. 90 o..
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Builders.

RkOOKS ). q. . 4. W. Bun
Abo AequAet1rarg Of Doom, Bl
5A9n. bf1ckeu and al kinda Of ScroU-sa1fp
9otnlo VITA Particular attention nd 10 r.
9ggrqs faceoUo On QiViIEn EtrssE nssr q
Epsas VolNAoas V9os holer7t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-07-02

COz-eby a disclriv OF Soysr)-WhatiS
the fayOrite salad at the South this season ?
lGfues aIoRe. Take the head
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BERNARD DEMMENG,

- LL. "
ARTISAN, MACHINIsT AN PATENT MODEL
d A K Z b,
Nc. IA SUPP To1 street. Hesder Building, !
O1fVELAND, OHIO.
BERNARD DEMMENG, having rented tha
establishment OH. KonigsloW, is nov prepared 70
contract for manufacturing Sowing Hacki6es, and
I'll kinds Of flight Machinery. Particular attention
and Abilities Tor getting up Models Of Patents.
BEPAIRING.
II your KAT need fixing, call On emmenq
Il your ling MACHINE is OUT Of order, be
will put Il IN order.
BE repairs al kinds Of SURGICAL Instruments.
All kinds Of Metal and Musical Instruments re-
paired.
the nan % get up your Models, either IN Wood,
Brass, or Iron, N the neatest manner.
All kinds Of Belt Hanging done in prompt style.
All kinds Of light Machinery put in order IN the
Hoat expeditions manner.
Engineering Instruments reported.
Small Steam Engines repaired thorouFhly.
Rail Road O)nductOrG Punches Manufactured In
the best manner.
Rail Road ConductOr's Punches repaired.
EB-in tac yerything In the shapo e repairing
Or manufacturing, done on contract.
A-Entranoe 20 ahoP-lA Superior street, IN one
pair Of stairs. BERhARD DEMHEHa,
bb7;RH
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FROM WASHINGTON.

NEW YOaE, July l.
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WHITE PEPPEK-AF 27O ST.
PH1soR IT. 1oisl oEo. D. BECK.
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Highly Interesting and Important from
Western Virginia.

Highly Interesting and Important from
Western Virginia.
We have, at this writing no further par
~ticulars OF the probable fight near PhillipEi
in Western Virginia but we give below some
extracts showing the preparation which was
being made on Friday last for the advance
and the conflict. The extracts are from the
correspondence Ofthe Cincinnati Commercial
and Gazette.
The expedition up the Kanswha pas IN
tended. and was to have been ga big thing
Suddenly the planner of this important
military movement came to srealizing sense
OF the tset that be wasn't 80 well posted as
be might have beenl In one day, there pas
a total reVOhEhoR IN the plans so deliberately
! eoneoctsd'Gt Cincinnati.
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A Philadelphia volunteer with Col Ste ne's
forces at PoOlesville, on the Potomac, " ties
home as follows:
One of the pleesantries of the days fight !
will proceed to give you. After the two
parties had ceased firing on the second day,
some Of our men went into the Potomac 70
battle, which proceeding wac followed by
those on the opposite side. Tie two parties
in the course of their bathing, came within
speaking distance, and the Southerners, by
way of a banter, said to our men that If they
would meet them half way in the stream,
they would stand the liquor. Taking them
at their word, our men proceeded half way,
where they were met by the rebels, and
where they drank each others health, and it
is said that it is now become an every day
occurrenee-A Washington correspondent of
a Philadelphia paper writes; The pickets If
the Federal and Confederate soldiery up
above the Chain Bridge have exchanged civ
ilities. Two of them dropped their muskets
and took a drink Of whiskey together, sday
or two since. The 0oniederats picket cried
out from a distance, asking the United
States soldier if he bad anything in the
drinking line.@The reply-REs satisfactory,
and an arrangement was soon made whereby
both parties left their arms and methalf way,
Hsmiledn and returned to their picket duty,