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4Nistellaneous.
How I first met my Wife.

There was always mystery hanging
about a certain way that Morgan had,
and in which he was always joined hon
estly by his wifc-my own cousin-May
Steven, that had been-a way that trou-
bled my curiosity much, until the one eve
ming that was satisfied by hearing the
reason why
1t was simply this that every time a
word was spoken that led TO the period
when Charley Morgan first met cousin
May, they would both laugh heartily, but
would always refuse to tell at what they
laughed. This was certainly very pro-
yoking, and had little hesitation in tell
ing them so-not once, but many times
at which they laughed more heartily than
ever.
determined to have solution of the
matter. ii for no other reason than 1t wor-
riel me. | am but woman, and hav-
ing pleaded to the possession OF curiosity,
see no reason why sometimes 1t should
not he INDUCED With this resolution, |
set forth one evening, when We three,
Morgan, May and myself, were drawn up
before the fire and fairly settled for talk.
There was no use mncing matters, was
my first idea, and with the thought dash
ed boldly in with
"Mr. Morgan"-I usually call him
Charley, but | was desirous OF showing
him that | was really in earncst-"Mr.
Morgan, why do you always laugh and
look at May when the subject Of your
first meeting with her is spoken Off
This, | was sure, was a simple qucs-
ton and yet instead of answering 1t in
simple way, they went back, both of them,
on the oil plan, and laughed as though
the words | had just spoken were the
very best Joke in the world. could do
nothing. of course, but look grave and
solemn, which in few moments brought
them both to looking the same way, and
then May spoke to me seriously and
said
Cousin Jane, you take our laughing
much more earnestly than | thought you
would. 1t is only little memory be-
tween Charley and me that brings the
laugh to us it is a droll remembrance,
but perhaps in telling it there would be
nothing to amuse any one.
The explanation brought back my good
humor in an instant, and with a smile
said
Now May, this is really unkind in you;
for so long you have excited my curiosity
that even were the story not worth telling
you should tell it,
well, Cousin Jane shall have that
story, May; l will tell it myself to her.
At this declaration | was surprised to
see May flush up to bright red, and break
out rather vehemently with:
No, Charley, this is really too bad -
you shall not do it, sir. If cousin Jane
is to have the story. | will tell her my
self-and then after pause she said
when we are alone
You shall do no such thing, Madam
day. was Charley's laughing response !;
you shall do no such thing. This time |
shall have my way, and cousin Jane shall
not have her curiosity excited any more
without being sa tished.
saw there was to be a discussion on
that point, but knew that in some way
Charley was to como off victor so l.
merely saying that | would be back in
few minutes, stepped out of the room and
walked about the garden until felt sure
the point was settled when went back
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-03-08

For the American.
Weddings.
(Coaciaiod.) }

M There was a custom THES. which NOW,
No jealous lover might allow
.,s,.l Il was, that he, who join'd the Pair,
Z Should, for a portion Of his fare
5-k Salute the Bride-a sweeter fee
81 ~ Than could be offered in money;
y Ny Unless the kiss was BITTER SWEET,
X8 And then there was no wish TO greet.
But Ladies' let me say word
Al Which may cautious truth afford
IN To show, who, like host to WOO,
Not knowing whether false or true
III Much as love and praise the Fair,
a never went abroad to share
The treasures have brought TO view,
But let them pass where they are due.
he ceremony Is good enough
ut always draws the precious stuff,
Z sSse never is at discount,
.er may be the amount,
i. x5xfks Calais bills, good at the Bank.
thcsAyAnd where its vaults are never lank,
the Il But always ready yto redeem
sleausl The dvsfts. which may be made on them.
n lcg1 We need no Suffolks in our plan
sshouu Improve the trade they never can,
the b1 A counter of our own we hold,
s,,., Ito of|sr bills for liquid gold.
,aiThen never send your bills away,
fWhsn you can get at home your pay.
~ Foreign imports the thing
Aake home pleasures foutishing-
here should tariff be so high
to prohibit, this supply,
Md that--the true ard sures. gain,
tx These home production, will sustain
64s6 "a who will vote for such law
= tstop abroad this gong for
~ he manufactures, which at home
.tAre better made aud cheaper come,
seAnd which in the domestic trade
k&ePiires no duties to be paid.
~ AZ .thuugh It's satd tina, stolen fruit
~ Alsa sweetest, and some tastes will suit,
kLl iherc oftesti. an after pow'r
&3yI W bis, Surn. forbidden sweets to sour.
B.s.. ..hc safest and the cheapest traffic
\ hat can be found, is the domestic.
Where strangers cannot intcrmcddle
:" Or pedlers 90 abroad to peddle;
Joy And would counsel all who covet
Of mu9or profit, or because they love it,
hall he trade which never can be wasted
excel s,u, will endure as long as tasted.
AmcrrW hose sock at home can be obtain'd
good shud without credit may be gam d.
And Jackson said ruEy ought to fail
Who trade on foreign capital
ON w There is moral in this theme.
-Jonee rho,,b s,y,c may tbink !, all a dream
3scef Or word, in pastme thrown away
is p9 w,,hou, SINGLE useful lay;
ed ct Bu, II l mus, direct the blnl.
er. Or clear the doubts from any mind
a In .ober and IN playful thought
,v- Thi, Is the oliec, have sought.
To .ho~ tha, pleasure, can be found
And without gping far or round,
.Sssseet A. other grounds produce
p1 Where you can claim no rightiul use.
~ II taste and culture should unite
ouI 10 make you pca,'d with your own nsf
And not abroad tor joys To roam
81 Which you can better lind at home,
ri Aud without any molessailon
II By cot hide. cane ef litigation.
il ofwha, is often worst of all -
Il \ rifle or revolver ball.
WAhe jealousy. ths, points its dar.
To pierce the faithle>s culpri,'s heart,
o1 Without a mnrmur a sigh
OF VIII iay the vow Of vengeance by
With all IT, arrows 20 destroy
=, domestic love. and peace.aul joy.
' N,HaNGuAars.
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TERMS. Ten copies, s1o, 90 ono copy when |
paid within six months, 81 so at the expira-
tion OF the year, S20o. No paper dlscontiuu-
ell until all arrearagcs are paid. These Terms
will be strictly adhearcd to.
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TERMS or ApvERrIsfss.--0nes square or iess,
three insertions, 81, rs; each subsequent inser-
J tion rs cents. One square one year, $500.
| A liberal discount made on long advertise
| ments. A ssuareis I6lines Nonparicl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

Inc Attnck upon the star u tne west.
The Charleston correspondent Of the Baltimore
firing into this steamer:
Excited as we were over night, you can well
imagine how much more so we were this morn
ing when awakened from siumbers by the boom
ing OF artillery. People rushed from theif houses
In the widest confusion. Throngs poured along
the streets and lined the wharves 70 ascertain the
%sn OF
OF the est had attempted entrance, every battery
In possession of South Carolina troops would open
upon her, and that Fort Sumter would immedi-
ately run out her guns and throw heavy shot into
them in return; but this did not occur
IL took no great time to find out that the dis.
charge Of ordnance was induced by the appear
ance Of the vessel with troops for Sumter Moth
ing, however, could be obtained TO satisfy the
curiosity OF the people as to what bad been done.
The guns Were firing, though Sumter appeared
to be quiet From the wharves to the battery,
commanding good view Of the harbor, the
crowd Of people lined every available spot and
all sorts Of rumors found currency among them.
Thus things passed In uncertainty until eight
O'Clock, something over an hour and a half after
the commencement Of hostilities
1t was then learned upon accurate authority that
about half past six O'Clock a. m. the steamer Star
OF the West hove in sight Of the troops on the
lookout at Morris Island. The ug-boat General
Clinch which had been on the watch for her ar
rival had reported the stranger in the ofing some
half-hour before she was seen. The revielie was
beaten and the four companies Of men at the In
X
guns were manned and double shotted
As soon as the steamer appeared abreast Of the
work shot was sent athwaTt her bows, signifying
that she must bring TO and surrender Without
obeying the laundering invitation the steamer
kept on with increased speed, giving no other
sign Of noticing the act than by hostipg the colors
Of the Federal Republic. The word Of command
was given to fire, and volley was directed into
the ship. Five, six, seven guns were fred at her,
OF which only two, certainly. took effect One
struck in the forward part of the vessel the other
about the wheel-house.
At this time the batteries CT Fort Moultre opened
upon the steamer, and some ten shots were fred
None Of them took effect, because the vessel was
entirely out Of range Of the guns on Sullivan's
Island.
The position Of the steamer at this time was
directly opposite the battery Morris's Island,
about three quarters Of mile out. Her distance
wss about a mile from Sumter and three from
Moultrie, and they have, as vet, no guns mounted
that bear upon this direction, that all re from
Sullivan's Island was mere waste OF powder.
1t has not TRANSFERRED vet what damage was done
to the steamer. though 1t could not have been
much, because she soon rounded to and put out to
sea as fast as she could travel, and that was the
last seen Of her in these parts.
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AN IMMENSE IHRoNs attended In the Senate
Chamber to-day for an hour before the body met.
So great was the crowd on the door that the Door
Keeper closed the doors against all Others except
those privileged to enter the Chamber when the
body Ii In session Not seat In the vast galleries
was unoccupied, while the Hobbies behind them
were also so crowded that 1t was aim ost impossi-
bic for one to navigate himself through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

The SuB-TREAsURT AT ST. Louis, Mo.-At the
solicitation of the Assistant Treasurer in st Louis
and by direction Of the War Department, the fol-
lowing orders were sent by telegraph to the COM
handing oficer Of Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, jan
10. Viz:
Send an oficer and from 40 to so men to repair
70 ST. Louis, Mo-, for the protection Of the Sub
Treasury, under the advice and counsel of the
Sub-f.easurer at that place.
(Signed) "WINTIKLp Scorr.D
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SENATOR CAMERoS.-Ve learn from undoubted
authority, that the Hon. Simon Cameron, of Penn.
sylsania, In not to be 4 member Of the incoming
Administration, the point having been so settled
yesterday. We need hardly say, that we regard
the fact AZ sincerely to be regretted, In view Of
the existing condition Of public affairs; for there
In no more conservative member Of the Republi-
can party than Mr.. c., as we have taken occasion
to explain Of late.
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1--WE are requested to state that there vii be
sreception at the Executive Mansion To-pAx, ana
On every succeeding Saturday during the season,
commencing at one O'Clock p. m. The Ersnmg
RtesPtiOn' viii commence on Tuesday NEXT, and
viii take place on each alternate Tuesday, at
eight O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

Nh RoBERT E. scoTr, OF vA.-we have en-.
trely reliable Information that this distinguished
gentleman does not entertain the least idea of
going into the Cabinet Of Mr.. Lincoln, unless the
existing national troubles be previously settled,
upon basis satisfactory to the conservative por-
ton Of the people Of the South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

ARRIvED,-Lieut Talbot, with the dispatches
from Major Anderson to the Government, arrived
In Washington yesterday afternoon, and repaired
Immediately to the Adjutant Generals once
and with the Adjutant General went to see the
President and had an interview. Lieut. T. Is
stopping at the residence Of his mother, near St.
Aloysius's Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

The ARSENAL AND BARRACKS AT BATON RousE,
LA-rhe War Department yesterday afternoon
received dispatch from Major Haskins, the off,
Ger commanding at Baton Rouge Barracks, dated
on the day before, the 10th inst, announcing that
the Barracks and Arsenal there were taier posses
sion Of, on the demand Of the Governor of Louisi-
ana, on that day, backed by a very superior force
he (Major II has company under his command
OF about 60 men, but there Were no defensive
works there whatever
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FUTURE DAYS.

b, BONTZ GRIFFITH Auoloneers-
T ARsE AssoRTMESSI OF ssF R292Bbs Sep az:
EkS s,5tfss i ss ia s,sissf az 81:
The balance 81 the stool in ds Of SsntsmsS de-
Gents' Calf Boots, shoes and GNters,
Lsdies Caters, slippers and Ssskin..
Toseteer with sen.rs ss.eftmsS y Of Boots. shoe.
and eaters, Ueins the stock Of a retail dealer.
i''n' BoNTZ GRIFFITB. Auct,r.
Jalos No. 800 Seventh st, bet Ind SITS.
By GREEN 4 WILLIAMS. AuctiOneers.
VRUsTEE's SALE OF GROCERIES. AZ
S Ss and duly Ts0adSa The SsS
the fe:idenoe Of said Jesae. on q. street between
ar saa and atSsa & sturs Ssn1Oned
T. said deed. consI,ting Of a large stock OF
And a. sHiiTe set Of PaiiOf. bedroom and Kitchen
thas amount. q credit Of 50 and 50 days IN notes.
satisfactorily epeo,sed; 6sa :, interest.
jaIO-eod GREEN 4 wifLiEMs. H1ois
By C. w. BoTELER & SONS, AuotiOneers..
n Bv vIrtna OF deed Of trust bearing date r eb-
ios SO &. ss.sesS tar one Of the Land Records Of
the county of Washington. in the District Of Co
se., on wEONEs6iS the Is aay Of Jssssy
at O'Clock m, al that lot, piece and Psrs.s al
ground in the City Of Washington, N the Disnacr
is boundeS as follows, TO wit:-ecslnnirs az a
eRss from The CO. ner Of west and Street
north, running thence north with 9Th street west
Eng ,ieet one inoh to New Jersey syenpe. thence
south With Ney Jersey avenue twenty feet. t5epce
81 rins, with the & sme house thsreon.
Terms One-third of the purchase money 90 be
paid In cash, ana the balance In two equal install
ments by notes payable with Interest 81 ak and
twelve months from day Of sale and scoured b. q
deed OF trust on the property sold. All conveysnx
cling at the cost Of the purchaser ~ the tsrns Of
tale are OF oompiie led with within FIVE days from
day of sale, the said property will be Tesod ct the
risk and expense of the defaul ting purchaser.
EDW. SWAMI, Trustee.
CIV. BOTELER SONS.
ia 5-eo&ds 0ntel.l Auouoneert.
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Items Photographed from Washington.


WARRINGTON, Jan 1i.-At a private dinner
party Yesterday high words passed between Sen.
ator Toombs and Lieutenant General Scott Ac-
cordng to relations Of the affair in Congressional
circles, the conversation turned the sending Of
troops to Charleston, when MIR. Toorflbs xpressed
the hope that the people there would sink the
star Of the West. General Scott, with much
earnestness, asked whether IL was possible, he,
as an American, desired such an event?
Mr. Toombs replied afirmatively, and that he
wished those who sent the vessel there could be
sunk with her. Gen Scott thereupon said he was
responsible for what he said; and Mr. Toombs
remarked, " You have known me for TWENTY-FIVE
years and are aware that |, too. ara responsible /"
The matter here ended, but the subject, Ii is
said, Is now in the hands Of friends
A private letter from Florida, dated January
9TH. says: 9 A number OF delegates from West
Florida express themselves to the effect that IL the
State secede without proper general understand
Ing, they will secede from the other part Of the
State, and that all the Apalachicola river region
will annex themselves to Alabama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

III In the South Carolina Parliament on Tues
day, they were debating the propriety of levying
tax upon dogs in that State as a source Of reve-
nue.. Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Palmer ;spoke in favor
Of 10, but Mr.. Hope thought the bill would not
produce large amount Of money In the frs,
place, and in the next 1t was interfering with the
rights Of the dog-owners. The bill was laid on
he n
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

nFFlClAL.
" TREASURY DEPARTMENTAL
January 9. 1851.
NOTICE. IL HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals
will be received at this Department until the Ieth
day Of January inst for the is,us of suoh balance
of five millions of dollars in Treasury notes an
may then be lawfully issued in exchange for gold
COLE of the United States, deposited with the
Treasurer of the United States, the Treasurer of
the Mint at Philadelfhis the Assistant Treasur-
ers at Boston, New York, or Sc. Louis within Eve
days from the acceptance of such proposals under
the authority of the act of Congress entitled IAN
act to authorize the issue OF Treasury notes, and
for Other purposes. approved December IL, 1850.
Suoh Treasury notes will be issued upon the
receipt here of certificates OF deposit with those
officers 10 the credit of the T easurer of the United
States. They will be made PAYABLE to the order of
suoh bidder or bidders as shall offer to make suoh
exchange at the lowest rate of interest on such
notes. and they will carry that rate of interest from
the date ofsuoh deposit.
The proposals must state the rate of interest
without condition and without reference to other
bids, ard contain other fractional rates than one
fourth half or three fourths Of one per oentum
One per cent upsu the amount proposed TO be ex-
chat ged must be deposited with of the Officers
above enumerated, whose certiheat. of suoh de-
port must accompany cash propose, as security for
Its ful6lment. IL the proposal is not accepted I'm
mediate directions Will be given to return such de-
posit. Should the proposals vary from the provi
sons of the act Of Congress Of this notice they
will not be considered
All proposals under this notice must be sealed,
and inscribed on the outside PROPOSALS. for
Treasury Notes" They will be opened and
awarded at this Department at II o'clock, noon ON
PHILIP r. THOMAS,
jal Secretary OF the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

SELLING OFF. SELLING OFF.
y FOR CASH-FoR CASH!
Our entire stock Of Winter Dress Goods.
Shswls in sIeat VARIETY.
Ladies' Closks. Fancy Dress Silks and Silk Robes,
Plain and + ench Mernos, Poplins and Reps,
Fine Bed Blsnkets, ell at cost fer cash,
Also full stock Of general staple Goods for family
wants. AL will be sold ct reduced prices for
cash. J, w. Coz LEY a. Co
de 29-2w a23 Seventh st. abaye Pa av
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

MR Stewards SPEECH. AT the hour at which
we 60 to press Mr.. Seward had not made such
progress In his speech as to inform his auditor.
with reference to any policy which he designed
proposing for the existing condition Of public
afairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12
spiri, Of the Morning Press

The Intsuigsnesr proposes As basis OF se'ue-
ment for the existing difficulties, schedule OF
amendments to the Constitution, providing, that
Congress shall have no power to interfere with
slavery within the limits Of any State dock yards,
or public property; that trial by jury shall be
granted 10 the claimant Of fugitive slaves In the
State from witch the slave shall ESCAPE; and that
all territory north OF IS deg 30 min, shall be ad
mitted as a State with the name Of Washington,
and all south OF % deg 30 min, to be also admit
ted with the name OF Jefferson; and further, that
whenever an area Of 600 square miles In either
State shall have 4 population Of 10000 inhabi-
tants IL shall be formed into new State and ad-
mit,ed into the Union.
The ConsttfEsion nurses secession, and urges
the propriety Of yielding up the right to collect
the Federal revenue.
The RsPx5lieas notices that "At meeting at
Rockville, on the LIST inst, Of citizens Of the ada
cent county Of Montgomery, Maryland, division,
almost exactly equal In numbers, 1913 to 49, arose
upon resolution to the effect, that II disruption
of the Union finally occurred, to which all parties
In the meeting were opposed, II would then be
the sentiment Of Maryland to attach herself to the
Southern Confederacy, or to Confederacy EN-
bracing the central slave States IL such should be
formed" and says that Washington Is to remain
as now, the capital Of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

u The Hon. John A. Dix, Of New York, was
Yesterday nominated snd'connrmed by the Senate
TO be Secretary Of the Treasury of the United
States, In the place Of Philip F. Thomas, re-
si1ned
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Book NOrlczs-we xe indebted to Taylor 4

Book NoIlczs-we aye indebted to Taylor Il
Maury for fresh budget Of late publications:
"Coins, Medals, and Seals, Ancient aud Mod
ern," edited by w. C. Prime, and brought out
with Illustrations in superb style by the Harpers,
supplies In cheap and convenient form a vast
amount Of numismatic: Information, and is written
In a style to make it attractive to even young
people.
"The Odyssey Of Homer" literally translated,
with explanatory notes by Theodore Alois Buck
ley, B. A, forms another volume of the admirable
classical library now I'm course Of publication by
the HarPers.
"The Children's Picture Book and I" Up the
River % from the press Of the Harpers, are well
calculated to please the little folks.
Also, through Taylor & Maury, we have the
following handsomely issued books for the little
folks, from the press Of Henry Hoyt, Boston:
''Win Collins, or the way to the PITT ''Little
jerry" "Henry Minturn;" and 'tChild's Scrip
ture Questions
From Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co., Boston,
through French Richstein, we have "Marion
Graham, p q tale by Meta Lander.
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STREET RuNoR mentions the names Of GEN
William o. Butler, Of Ky, and Hon. Bedford
Brown, Of N. C., In connection with the ONCE Of
Secretary Of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12

u The New York Tribune states authorita
n'eiy hat Henry Winter Davis, of Md. is to be
In Lincoln's Cabinet.
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krsIssEp Lieut. Thos. b. Huger and Tbos
=. Pelof, Of South Carolina, have resigned their
commissions In the u g. Navy.
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DrIn Liverpool, England, poor chimney
sweep recently fell heir to fortune off4O, 0tO
1000, left him by distant relation In Wales
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n PISTOLS.
VOLTS Army, Navy and Pocket Revolvers of
entirely new models, superior to any heretofore
made.
Aso, the English and American Adams, Tran
ter's and Smith h Wesson's RevOlyers
Snaps Repeating and the genuine DerInger
Pistol.
nj. w. GAIT r. BRO,
Jewellers, 354 Pa. av,
ia l.St 4dOOrs west of Browr's Hotel.