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J KARKALETS

J. KARKALETS,
 Professor of Music, DIFFERS his services to the musical " public of Little Rock'a and vicinity, to give n- structon on the Piano, Organ or in Singing. He also will give lessons on the teory of Music, including the study of harmony and the art ot com position.
 Orders will meet with prompt attention if left at the book store of MT. Jno. E. Reardon, WI ere his merits as teacher and his prices he ascer- taned. Jan I2 lS6i 3t
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Leading congressman are discussing whether to telegraph their stade conyen- on the 4th of March, the object being to block go
 vernment appropriations, especially the army bill.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

LOUISVILLE, Jan 6.--The Ohio river at thi !, point IS rising with GA feet water in the canal.
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Mass Meeting in Sevier County.

PIKE COUNTY, ARK Jan. Ist, 1861.
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JOHN s. WALKER, Sec'y.

JOHN HupsoN, Sec'y.
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CHARLEsroN, Jan. 6-Prof. Longstreet, Presi dent of the South Carolina College, implores the people to let the first shot come from the enemy. The president of the convention has received a teegraphic despatch from the mayor of New Or. leans, saying: ]" New Orleans sympathises with and will support Charleston when occasion de- mnnds ,,
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Fhe state depart
ment has issued the following notice to-day
ut is expected that hereafter any passport
issued by diplomatic agent accredited to this
government, or by any consular authority
whatever, either to a person about to proceed
beyonp the lines of the United States forces,
or to foreign country, will be countersigned
by the secretary of state Signed William
Ii. Seward.
Lord Lyons yesterday presented TO the
president dispatches from his government
conveying strong assurances of its desire to
preserve friendly relations with this country,
and to avoid all interference in our domestic
affairs. Lord Lyons also states that his gov
eminent las determined not to admit any
prizes taken by southern privateers into Brit
ish ports.
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CLAUSE OF LIEUr. CHApLIN.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-The navy depart
ment to-day received dispatches from Capt
Rowan Of the steamer Pawnee, enclosing the
reports Of Lieut. Chaplin, from which il APP
pears that the latter in the frst cutter assist.
ed by the Reliance, has been protitably cruis-
ing opposite to and in the neighborhood of
Aqua Creek, on the Maryland side, where he
seized a large amount OF contraband provis-
ions, consigned to secessionists in the rebel
army. They were placed in wood schooner
and flowed to the Washington navy yard.
Lieut.. Chaplin reconnoitred other points,
where he and his small party drove in some
muskets were fired at them, and the compli-
ment was acknowledged by canister from
the Reliance. Lieut.. Chaplin captured nine
boats that have evidently been used for trans
portation OF traitors over the Potomac, and de-
slrnN ed five
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FROM THE UPPER POTOMAC.

BALTIMORE, June 20-The WilIiamspurt
correspondent of the American SAYS the last
of the federal troops that crossed the Potomac
Sunday, were recalled on Tuesday, and that
soon after the rebel pickets followed them to
the line of the Potomac. Tuesday night, they
fired across the river at the federal pickets.
1t is reported that there is rebel camp about
two miles back from the river, near Falling
Waters. Nothing definite is known as to its
strength Gen. Cadwaader is still at Viii
Transport with about 5000 men, the greater
part of Patterson division having been order
ed TO other points. The crossing of the river
is believed to have been a feint to mslead
the enemy as to the movements of the other
columns.
Large numbers of Virginiins are enisting
in Col. Lannon's regiment When the federal
troops reached the vicinity OF Martinsburg,
all the leading rebels left.
HAGERsTowN, June 20.--Capt Cook, com
man der OF the home guards at Sharpsburg,
arrived this evening He reports that the
Virgil mia pickets have re-appeared at various
points along the Potomac. Sixty of them APP
peared at Harper's Ferry this morning TO ar
rest The Union men who had returned. AT II
TO day company OF cavalry appeared, and
the citizens crossed the river in boats, swami
or went by any other available means OF es-
cape They fired upon the citizens, and 10
were killed and wounded. Many had their
clothing pierced with bullets. Yesterday the
people above Harper's Ferry raised a Union
flag, the rebels firing upon it. Part OF Cook
company have gone to Ilarper's Ferry, TO as
sist such citizens would go to defend the
flag.
Fifteen confederate pickets appeared, today,
at dam No. A. layer, named Alvey, was
arrested last night and is here still in custody.
Lieut.. Col Bowman and a sergeant OF the 9Th
regiment accidenty got within the lines OF the
enemy S pckets, yesterday, opposite Williams
port, and were captured Their locality is
not yet known.
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FROM Tue SOUTH.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 20-The Memphis
Bulletin of the 18th announces semi officially
that no more twelve months volunteers will be
received, and troops must enlist for the war
1t learns that 500 muskets, shipped by the
federal government for the Uuion men in
Wickey county, Tenn, were by accident sent
from Paducah to Union City, and fell into the
hands of the rebels. The troops at Memphis
are much in want of arms, whole companies
being unarmed.
The same paper has information that south
ern Kentucky will soon secede, and Gen. Pill
low will move to support them. 1t states that
in Monroe county, Ark, several negroes have
been arrested for an attempted Instruction,
and on Tuesday last three were hung. Ac-
cording to the plot, all the white men were to
be murdered, but the women and children
spared.
The Austin (TeXas) Gazette has been in.
formed that a secret Union association has
been formed in Texas, and says there are a
few Johnsons, Etheridges, and Hickses in
Texas
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WILMINGTON, DEL, June 20 The Henry
Clay factory, owned by Dupont & Co., and
worked by Mr.. Griffith, for manufacturing
government cloths, was burned this morning.
Part Of the machinery was saved. Building
insured, Origin OF the fire unknown.
New YORK, June 20.-The Rhode Island
Second regiment have left for Washington via
Harrisburg.
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune says
Gen. Lane OF Kansas has been appointed brig
adler general in the army.
COLD SPRING, MD, June 20.--Eight build
ings here were destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss $4,000, insured 1t was an incendiary
fire.
LOUISVILLE, June 20.-Col. Blanton Dun.
can telegraphs to this city from Winchester,
Va, June 18th, that the Geographic report of
the 18th, that the secession volunteers under
his command mediate desertion is absolutely
false.
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THE WHEELING CONVENTION.
A GOvERNOIs CHOSEN.

In the convention, this morning, the ses-
sion was occupied with signing the declara-
ton. 1t was an impressive scene. The roll
was called by counties, and each member
came forward to the secretary's desk and
signed the parchment.
In the afternoon f. A. Pierpont was unau-
imously elected governor, Daniel Paisley
lieutenant governor, and Messrs. Lamb, Pax
ton, Van Wrinkle, IL ,rrison, and Lazar, form
the governors council. The election of at
torney general was postponed until Saturday.
Gov Pierpont was inaugurated this afternoon,
taking in addition to the usual oath one of
stringent opposition to the usurpers at Rlcll'
mond He then delivered to the convention
an inaugural address, urging vigorous prose
cuton oil the work of redeeming the states
from the hands of the rebels.
A message from Gov. Pierpont recommend
ing the militia to be organized, is expected in
day or two. Tonight we are in IA blaze of
excitement fireworks, bells ringing, cannon
firing, &c. Everybody is rejoicing.
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BRAVE ARTILLERIsTs.

CINCINNATI, June 20.--A special dispatch
to the Commercial, from Grafton, says the
rebels, 1000 or 5000 strong, occupied Pied
mont A guard of forty Mary landers from
Cumberland, under Capt. Rickley, were sta
toned at the bridge there, with one piece of
artillery. As the rebels advanced they poured
shot into them, moving them down like grass,
and continued to do SO until all the gunners
were killed. The brave little band was chi IN
pieces, only two escaping. Lieut. Col. Thomp-
son of the rebel army was captured by scouts
near Phiippi. Col. Kelly is slowly gaining
strength. and will go to Wheeling this week.
New York, June 20.-The Post is inform
ed by a citizen OF Maryland residing near
Piedmont that the scene of the conflict must
have been New Creek Bridge, seven miles
from Piedmont. That bridge has been guard.
ed some weeks by some forty or fifty citizens
of Cumberland, under Capt. Reisley, not
Rickley, clerk of Allegheny county. The
bridge is well situated for defence, and one of
the little band of gallant men slain in defend
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From WESTERN VIne,N,A

WHEELING, June 20-There are no liable
details as yet concerning the burning OF the
bridges near Piedmont 1t is not thought
here that the rebels have gathered in any num-
Der. General Mcclellan assumes command in
person of the whole Virginia forces. He is
expected to have $4,000 in the field before
Saturday night.
GRAFTON, June 20.-The reported taking
possession Of Piedmont, by the rebels, is false.
After burning the bridges and cutting the tel
egraph wire, they retreated into the country.
1t is said large force is still in that neighbor-
hood. The guard at the bridge made their
escape. There are rumors of an attack on
Philippe rife here, but no advance has yet been
made. No reinforcements OF federal troops
have reached here yet.
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LATEST NEWS.
RY TELBGRAPH
70 THE WORCESTER DAILY spy
WAR MOVEMENTS AT AND NEAR
WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON. June 20-More caution is
exercised than formerly in granting passes to
visit the encampment on the Virginia side,
while none are given for qualification OF mere
curiosity.
A gentleman from Arlington says that Gen.
Beauregard is advancing upon the Potomac.
Every thing looks Ike hot work before tomor-
row night.
A reign of terror prevails in the lower part
of Prince William county, Virginia.
Federal troops are advancing upon Fairfax
Court House fight is expected tonight
The 9Th New York regiment with battery of
flying artillery forms the advance. The Con
nectcut troops are at or near Vienna. Our
force in that neighborhood numbers 5000 ,exclu-
sive of the reintorcements sent today, suflic
lent to hold the position against any attack
Telegraph wires connect them with headquar-
tiers here.
Regulars from Chambersburg arrived here
last night and crossed the Potomac,
The government has sent $1,000 improved
musketS to Gov. Curtin of Pennsy lvania, 1000
to Gov. Krkwood of Iowa.
The steamer Mount Vernon has returned
from Polumkay Creek, Md, where she seized
a sloop which has been engaged in transport
ing rebel troops from that point to Virginia
Thr sloop was lowed to Washington, and the
crew are prisoners. Captain Woods of the
Mount Vernon, with his guard, landed at the
White House, yesterday, and secured the
country for miles, in quest of rebel batteries
reported there but none were discovered.
The New York eighteenth, Albany regi-
ment arrived tonight, and the thirty eighth
is hourly expected.
WASHINGTON June 20-EUeRing.- New
York 18th and several other regiments quar-
tered on this side of the Potomac have been
under orders, all this afternoon and evening,
to march to Virginia at moments warning
The New York 18th arrived to-day, and went
into camp near Meridian Hill, just beyond
the city boundary. The 4th Maine regiment
arrived at nine to night James Cameron
this p. NJ was elected colonel OF the 18Th
Highlanders. The works this side the chain
bridge are. now compile tie ,land are impregnabe
ALEXANDRIA June 20-A state cf uneasi-
ness has existed here during the entire day,
arising from variety OF contradictory reports
of skirmiShes on the Loudon and Hampshire
road, but the most searching inquiry seems to
produce other facts than the appearance of
rebels in the vicinity of Clouds Mills, and the
capture OF non commissioned officer of the
Connecticut First regiment, while on picket
duty, seven miles from camp, near Falls
Church. The train arriving at 80 this eve
mug brings no rumors OF war, but represents
all quiet, although appearances lead to an APP
prehension OF offensive movements by rebels.
There has been recently renewed migration
of the residents OF Alexandria, and many of
them confidently predict that Beauregard will
be here at an early day The active move
ments of the federal troops, however reassure
the Union men. All persons were prevented
from leaving the city i'll the early part of the
day, but the order was subsequently rescinded
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THREE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS IN THE BRITISH PAR
LAMENT.

New YORK, June Steamship Africa,
from Liverpool 9Th and Queenstown 9th, ar
rived at Z 80 this morning.
The Syrian question has been settled. Sy-
ria is to be governed by Christian governor
with two ubgovernors, a Druse and Maroon
lite. The Turkish troops will occupy the main
roads.
In the house of commons Lord John Rus
sell, in reply to an inquiry whether the inter
diction of prvateers, etc., from bringing
prizes into British ports, was according to for
mer practice, said the queens advocates, opin
ion was favorable to the right of Introduction
which the law of nations gave every power,
and hence government issued the prohibition.
Mr.. Gregory was appealed TO, to postpone
his motion in reference to the prompt recogni-
ton OF the southern cOnfederacy. He said his
only motive was to make a fair statement of
the southern side of the question, that of the
northern states being already before the pub
lie. AT the wish Of the house, however, he
assented, and the motion was postponed sine
die.
1t is reported that United States government
orders for 275,000 muskets have reached
Frankfort The southern commissioners are
also expected in Germany for similar object.
Count Cavour's death is almost universally
deplored
The funds were depressed at London, Paris
and elsewhere in consequence. The Bourse
closed at 67f. Coo eX-dividend. The obse-
qnies on the 9TH were conducted with almost
royal pomp. The great bodies of state and
the whole population of Turin participated.
Parliament adjourned for three days. The
king entrusted the new ministry to Baron
Ricasoli but the latter was uuwell. Garibal-
di is also reported to be seriously i'll at Cap
rera. The Pope is likewise indisposed.
1t is reported that the emperor Napoleon
has interdicted prince Napoleon visiting the
United States, but he will visit Canada.
The collection of taxes in Hungary by mill.
tary execution was being carried on with the
greatest severity.
The Africa passed the Vigo on the 1lth.
The census OF England and Wales shows the
population to be over twenty millions, an in.
crease OF over two millions in ten years The
population OF London Is 100000. The emf
grafton from the united kingdom in ten years
is 2250,000.
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THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURES.

FREDERICK, June 20-In the Legislature,
to day, MIR. Gordon submitted resolution de-
claring the debt now being incurred by the
general government in prosecuting the war
unconstitutional, and of no binding force upon
the states which don't consent thereto and
that Maryland does not hold itself bound for
any portion of its payment; adopted
Mr.. Briscoe submitted a report repeating
those sections of the code giving the governor
any power over the arms of the state, and
suspending the enforcement of any bond tor
the return OF state arms heretofore loaned to
military organizations adopted. The object
of this measure is to prevent the governor
from recaming the arms now in possession OF
the secession portion of the state military.
The taking of the disposition of arms out OF
his hands was one feature of the public safety
bill which was attempted to be passed some
weeks since.
resolution of Mr.. Dennis declaring the
acts Of the general government unconstitu-
tonal and tyrannical, aud in favor of an inn
mediate recognition OF the southern conieder-
acy, was adopted-yeas AZ nays 4.
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New YORK, June 2O.-C0TTON continues firm; sales
1900 bales, at i4lc for middng uplands.
FL0UR-receipts l944S bbls sales $500 bbls state and
western opened quiet, but closed heavy unsettled and
20 l5c per bb lower; superhne state S4.35 a 450 ex-
ira state $40 a $50; round hoop Ohio $3.50 "a 535:
superfne western S4,35 q 4,5O common to good extra
western $3.50 q 500 southern, grades favor
the buyer; sales 1880 bbs; mixed TO good $40 q 625;
fancy AID extra 80 g sSS Canada rules dun common
GRAIN.-Wheat opened heavy, and closed unsettle ed
and Sc lower; private accounts by the Africa are
unfavorabe sales l94750 bush; Chicago spring 80
q Sl,O6; Racine Spring los a LIZ; Milwaukee club 90
@ Lib; winter red western sl,2O g I,2S; hte western
81 30 @ 40: Canada club Los a 1903; amber owl Is "a
liz; white Kentucky l6T Com rules quite firm; sales
1900 tush new mixed western ~ q 4Sc for Interior
52c
PR0VlSIONS.-Beef dull and nOminally unchanged
Pork heavy and lower; sales IT'S bbls closing at
Sl52g prime S0f Lard easier; sales $40 bhs at 3 a 80
Whskey scarcely irm sales 800 bbls at l6l a l63
closing at the inside price Rice quiet and steady
gaIs more active and rmeri sales 1875 hhds Muscovado
4s g 5te toffee; good qualities continue firm; Laguay
81 bags at l33c Rio, 600 bags at l24 "a lac Mara
caibo. $50 bags at IA a l43c.
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nrcIsIoN IN PRIZE OAsEs,

WASHINGTON, June 20.-The case of the
British schooner Tropic Wind has been decid.
ed by Judge Dunlap. The vessel and cargo
are forfeited for iDfraction of the law of the
blockade The court, however, still holds un.
der future advisement the ultimate question
of a fact respecting such an alleged relaxation
of the strict law of blockade in favor of Brit.
ish ships as would have allowed the Trop c
Wind to load her cargo and come out of port
after having received Information that the
blockade had been established.
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ing it, said few days since, eve think we
can defend it successfully against thousand
men. At any rate we are willing to try"
The cannon used was a small .four-pounder
loaded with rail punching of the size of bull
lets, which must have proved very destructive
to the enemy
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New YORK, June 2O-About 300 federal
troops, under Capt. Gardner of the First Penn
sylvana regiment, had skirmsh yesterday
evening at Edwards Ferry, with considera-
BILE number Of rebels. The fight lasted nearly
three hours, when the rebels fled, having had
Is or 20 killed and wounded. One private in
Captain Gardeners command was Killed, and
three or four slightly wounded. The fight oc.
Cured from across the river. The attack was
made by the enemy, with a view to taking
possession of the ferry
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RUssELL Ar cAIRo.

CAIRO, ILL, June 20.-The first Illinois
regiment arrived here this evening The
11th to day relieved Col. Shuttner's rifemen
at Birds Point.
Mr.. Russell, of the London Times, visited
the camps to-day, in company with Gen. Prem
tss He addressed the troops, but was nom
committal. He compimented them highly on
their efficiency in drill In private converse.
ton he declared that the southern troops could
bear no comparison with those here, in disci.
pline, drill, arms, or general appearance.
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wARRUATORs AT CAIRO.

CHICAGO, June 20.-A special despatch
from Cairo to-day, says, eve expect an at
tack soon from Gen. Pillow at the head of an
army variously estimated at from 10 to 10000.
Something will happen here before long of
which the superior officers seem to be well
aware. There is a rumor that a large force
of Ohio troops and several gun boats are
coming down the Ohio river to join u.s."
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THE COLT REGIMENT

HARTFORD, Junel20.-Colt's regiment. which
was intended for the regular United States
service, have to-day been recognized and en-
listed for the war. The state will at once fill
up and equip the regiment and make it ready
for active service. Hon. o. s. Ferry has az.
cepted the coloneship of the regiment, which
is the fifth volunteer regiment from Connect.
ant
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BURLINGTON, Iowa, June 20.-The third
regiment is ordered to hold itself in readiness
to march into Missouri
CHICAGO, June 20 The second Wisconsin
regiment arrived this morning and left tonight
for the east The LIST Minnesota regiment is
ordered east
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KENruoKY ELECTION.

LOUISVILLE, June 20.-The Union majority
in this city is 5318. 1t is supposed that the
county will increase it to 1900 more. Mr..
Crittenden's majority. in Fayette county is
lO40; in Franklin county 400.
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NEW YORK, June 2O-Stocks generally steady, but
Illinois Central scrip 66i Michigan southern guaranteed
26a; Chicago and Rock Island All; Harlem a; sew
Skies 64 North Carolina skies 45t Virginia skies 40;
Uuted States SKIES 1851 registered S4f United States
skies 1881 S United States yes of 1865, S62 United
States fves II, coupons II.
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CINCINNATI, June 20.-Gen. Mcclellan and
staff LETT this morning, to take command of the
army in western Virginia.
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Amustntcnts.


This establishment will furnish an entertainment which
delphia press, and consists Of the LARGEST, MOST
VERSATILE and TRULY ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITION
ever presented to the American public embracing
does the best talent in the country every depart
ment OF polite amusement The finest vocalist the best
dancers the most eccentric Ethiopian performers and
best pantGmimsts congregated in exhibition
The manager has peculiar satisfaction in announcing
the people of Worcester this Immense of talent
The Ballet Troupe consists of
TWENTY-FIVE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES!
Led by MILE MILE FOWLER the most classic
dancer of the day, assisted by MISS KITTY BLANCH
ARD forming galaxy Of beauty and talent unsurpassed
at the present day.
The Ethiopian Comedians include such names as A. j.
most popular "black sketches of the day; Denny Gal
lagher, "the boy with the auburn hair j. k Campbell
who cannot be eXce,led equalied in his "Es-
scence j. NJ ulligan, the '0riginal Old Bob Ridley"
and others OF merted prominence in the profession In
the erpsiehorean and Pantommic departments, are
Mons j. Is L. Szcllosy; FL. Calladne, formerly with
the Ravels; and H. +. Stone, late of the Martnetti
Troupe. In the Musical department are MISS II La
AIDE ieezzo soprano; MISS IDA DUVAL, contTato;
SON
Doors open at O'Clock, performance to commence at
o'clock The MelodeOn Comet Band, led by Prof Rit.
ter will play vOrte airs quarter OF an hour pre-
vious to each entertainment.
There will be given GRAND MATINEE on Wedues-
day Afternoon June 20 for Ladies and Children Doors
open at O'Clock. to commence at q
Admissions Parquette and Dress Circle SOC; Family
Circle, 25c; Ampitheater, lie.
FRANK RIVERS, Proprietor.
jel7 DIST A 5. PRENTISS, business Agent