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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03

stain. native of Pennsylvania Gen Gibson sutsrsd sA
orny from civil life as Captain Of Infantry. tn May 1909
AFTER having served with Distinction through te 1919
Is he sdsbanded at s close
In 1915 he rendered invaluable service In the form capacity
to the army Of Gen. Jackson, IN Florida and thereby
earned the enduring friendship Of that stern old sodier
Breyeeds Bngadsr General for faithful service "a 1895
oGenera fo mertorious conduct CommiSsaTy Gen
ers during the Mexican War he bas administered the s.rs
Of his department for forty years to the entire ssts
IaDgemelts Of his funeral will DO ordered By Mai Gen Nc
Celan Commanding the Army Of the Potomac As appro.
evoy military post the day after the receipt Of this ORDER
thirteen minute commencing al meridian. The National
flag WILDE displayed hastaf from the hour uo.
sunset Of the day. and for thirty days the prescribed
badge # mourning win be by the officers Of the Army.
BY order. Il. THOMAS, Adiutsnt General.
WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Senator Carlisle, who has been here several
days, went home this morning. He gave
cheering account Of affairs in Western Vir-
GINA. Everywhere there those who give aid
and comfort to the enemy are brought up with
o round turn. The effect is saluthry.
ARREST OF LIEUT.. STEVENS, U. s. N.
Lieut.. III. X. Stevens, OF the U. $. slOopof.
war Portsmouth, rendered his resignation, but
got an arrest He is o native of Connecticut.
but appointed from Florida.
SURVEYS OF RAILROADS.
Gen. Van Vliet has had surveyors at work
on the Orange and Loudon Railroads, and they
will soon be used for Government purposes.
A branch track viii also be laid 10 McDowell's
position.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03
The Reported Close Of The Potomac.
AN UNFOUNDED ALARM,
The ENLISTMENTS FOR THE UNION ARMY

10000 Entering the Service per Week,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

Issue of the New Treasury Notes.
THE OREGON WAR DEBT BONDS.
The Reported Close Of The Potomac.
AN UNFOUNDED ALARM.
THE ENLISTMEETS FOR THE UNION ARMY.
$4,000 Entering the Service per Week,
THE PREPARATIONS FOB THE ADVANCE.
a SKIRMIsH At EDSALLs HILL
-g,NIEoaI ne GEN NIDGnN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03
ARMY DECLARATIONS.

Quiet reigns all along our Potomac lines,
The day has been one of Sabbath stiffness
The war moves steathily in that quarter, but
surely. Policy and the Geographic censor for
bid the publication of preparations and plans
that will make October memorable month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03

THE OREGON WAR DEBT BONDS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03

Issue Of the New Treasury Notes,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-03

Although Col. Einstein Of Philadelphia was put
under arrest seven weeks ago, by order Of General
Mcdowell, he has not yet received copy Of the
charge and specifications against him. whatever
these may be- many of his brother officers and friends
express the opinion that he should either be tried
and if found guilty dismissed restored to his com
mand.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
PROPOSALS.
rJ,REASURY DEPARTMENT,

l osrloE LIGHTHOUSE BoAno, Dee. Q, 1851.
cock ?. NJ Monday the 6ih day OF ls.,
supplying tne l-hnouse es,aoi shment with seveniy
a 10 be divided into ,hree % and to be es
supply vessels Or al the warshous or other pics o.
20 se se y s s SaS 81 oer @ rs Saer
well made y suitable o. shppng good order n q.
avn ca@city. each OF from eishy 10 one hundred
lot or 81 sa asps g,ss. BE ss~ s
G e. a. hs Sn Cd m the s sas DID, na y 2 @
embTa ed in the contracts;
@ Gallons on tho
j., aay ci Arr 2 or as soan thereafter as the proper
Lot s-s2oO Tnirty thousand gallons on the ist
day o. June lS6 or snon thereafter as the proper esiss
Lot 50 Fifteen thousand gallons the l.s day
gauging can be completed.
M M aHd M % Be-
or Pad for until it. shall avs oeen proved the entire
tion, aud inspection, the quality pure VII. err
oils na anS viii wn an n
sae ss q ass
The usual for determining the quality
% the S M Ds e%eSysa ae sns ~ "e se o% %M %M BY
in each lamp burns out and III y
proper arrive conclusions may
The casks must gauged under the direction aud r.
sona supervision OF the inspecting officer b. horse
Or Or and sworn sanger secrans o
cepted before they removed from the cellar
Proposals wi he received considered each LOT
pora M 1 m tor s q ha s s oron 2: The Sdder 6as
fed lot, delivered place. E.s
sumber Of lot or los or ana the ss Aud place 81 as
livery, conforming 70 mis- ady easement.
Bils m ttrd by dii-r-nt Of the
coGsrtasIsi.i sr - VIII q not !, ! con .ii,rsc ere
te lowest er o.nrr ba the p = may '
Of oil than speciaca j. calico cf
In penalty equal 70 onehith o amount OF each
e a e w Ds o. g NJ
tract % be executed within ten days after the Of
Every offer mus. be aecsmpsned BY written guarantee
Tue depsrtment IS SUCH cered sy United s.at. dis
s ss o Be- the the e."
bidders % S duly % % s9s sh
days alter acccpance the party rsr
s. offering shall fan . enter no the sorssid
the offer the said party part and the lowest bid
% for
and directed prepaid the Secretary of the Lighthouse
All BIDS viii Se opened publicly at the hour and on the
Payments viii be several lots of oil within
thirty days after they shall have been received by the United
By Of the LSFaeSgss 5sars JENKINS
FORM OF OFFER.
ateeo furnish and deliver at asresany to the prov
Of lie the onee Of the Lighthouse BoSra Should,
that the Contract may 5s forwarded e
for signature ana certificate.
- 49, (Signature)
(face) -.
(Datc) --.
FORM OF GUARANTEE.
We the undersigned, residents OF In the State o.
hereby jointly and severay covenant with the nlted
States and guarantee that in case the foregoing
Of be accepted, - WILL within ten Gays ter the
of said --, execute
with good and sufficient surees, deliver the Of oil
proposed In iormity TO the
hereto appended, nnder which It was made AND IN
the said shall fail to into co.itract OF. said
to make good the difference between the ole,
Of the said ---- and the next lowest bidder. -.
Witness --.
-- suresies
(Place.) -
{Date.) --.
hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief the above named guarantors are good sufficient
---. (oignature.)
(Place) --.
(Date.) -.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

T'HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REpr-
As1 ss ass. M. 9" su:sss. assssS held
minutes &C. the Trustee. calling the r. "a. reading the
Annual Reports for tn" and Trets presented their
accepted and order year ls6l .ch were, motion,
ceedngs Of the srrbsae6 with an abstract Of the pro-
Report or .,et<ng
Fire Zou" e Secretary suit OF colors First regiment
Of read a balance In his hands
MOI ant res twenty-three dollars, which he was on
dirsrscd pay to the Treasurer for the uso VI
I: bcsrd 49,
odn IN regard 70 altering Article 3D. Section 80, OF BY
"a .Ns, was laid on the table.
The meeting then proceeded to election OF officers Tor hs
tnsng year. also Trustees in Place OF James r.
Watkins Samuel B. Thomson and Robert McGnnis, whose
Of service expired at this meeting. . =
On motion Of Mr. Phillips of Engine 40 the old officers
nominated for reeecson. On the ballots oes cam
yasscd William n Wickham As President Dest9uf AZ
Vice President John b. Piau Secretary John D. Giles -
Treasurer and David Thca Collector were elected with
out opposition and accordingly declared the regular ocers
| for the ensuing year.
Messrs James Y. Watkins Samuel B. Thomson, and Ro.
bert McGnness were also chosen Trustees for the next
three
The Chair appointed Auditors for the year 1862 Walter
Smith, OF Hose Co. No. and William H. Charlock, oil En-
| gine Co. 10.
on motion she meeting adjourned, dispensing with Gnal
! roll call. JOHN II PLATT,
Secretary New York Fire Department.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
SPCCvIyG.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF B!RDs.-~HEEE THOU
~ Ganares, NO 'Gug Bird, fa.Sr+ Faro. nnd =
gagies BIRDS To mention. TIE a.g st ia
DAVib vENTEN, :0o broadway.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
~IEyRy II. LEEDS, AuBrroNEER-HENRY H.

vIESRY II. LEEDS, AUBTIONEER. HENRY II.
IL LEEDS CO.. viii sell Al action, Wednesday, De.
etnber s at lo clock at the saerooms Is Nassau street
beautiful tfneni OF Fancy Goods being the opening
sale ol the consulting OF beautiful bronze Figures,
1rs;ses Cane ee.oras and Caadlesiicks, beautiful
Ts'ae 7esrT sse'a Wble ch,pa p.ner and Tea srss
Sssertssa co Vases Figures and ornamcnts eegs.t
Silver nted Ware WteI Teaspoons Butter Knives Nap.
A,p knss eo.ored P2n Figures, Relc1es odeur Boxes
IeIin Gotta ware Ia every variety with large invoice Of
Hair Brushes, Clothes Brushes Hal do. &c
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
HENEYn H. LEEDS. AUoTIoNEER- HENRY ,.,a 4

yIENKY H. LEEDS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT II.
LEEDS co will sell at auciioa. on "Wednesday. 18th
sud Thursday 18th Ds 10Y O'Clock each day at the
Of Shaer Suckpow $50 Broadway between Spring
and broeme streets assgnees sale of elegant Cabinet Fur
pte Of the rt class being the closing sale Of their stock
consisting o elegant Parlor Suits IN ebony mounted In
molu and inlaid with bronze medallion; Buffet Fancy
Chairs TO mach Suits in work, rosewood
and others rosewood Etegeres Conse Tables Bookcases
Centre Side and other Tables Fancy Reception Chairs richly
eved and pain ma re top Dressing Bureaus oiled walnu
luratgc, ENtcnsop Tables, oak Bullets and Chairs Hail
stands e1gtn Suits Bedroom Furniture, various yies
with other descriptions Of frat class Furniture The above
rnn be examined until the days sale will sold with
,,l ou reserve to close Up the concern.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

Henry MINER. AUCTIoNEERs-SA SALEsROoM
- ~ Nassau street opposite the Post Office. MINER a
SoMEhs LIE wiz sell At auction, Wednesday, Dee IS,
tuS ococA a. AO Grand street. Pitt the balance
che siok o. Furniture Dealer 70 close the business CON
ssting o bteala Wass ands Chairs Tables Sofas Rock
ers Armchaifs Towel Racks, Chdgens Chairs. &c, &C.
I j. TRAFFh AtCTI0SEER-OFFtCE l7J CHATHAM
~ street. VII ttt, ot Tuesday I7h lnst at lDb, - o .
~ EaFi .t'fnh street near avenue B hne C0une.s Beer
Pumps heEs IA Fixtures, Scales Cans Ice a. !. 70
glass Case sugar Bins our Sugar Teas starch Candies
Soap Spices, Liquors, &c
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
IIENRy D. MINER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

uENRY D. MINER, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81
IL Nassau street, opposite the Post Office MINER A
SOMERVILLE wiz Sc. at auction Tuesday December IL at
Clock AZ me cablnet warehouse palner
to William Palmer 70 East Broadway near
THE entire stock OF Cabinet Furniture ALI Of which
made expressly for custom trade b, sold without re
close the business consisting OF part as foows
Rosewood Suits In muslin. rosewood Etegares ros H.
wood and mahogany Bookcases oak and black walnut En-
tension Tables and mahogany Centre Iahes an
reaus wasrsands and Chairs Kings patent Chafs Bcd.
ttesds Music Racks Rockers Lounges Cr1bs &c Ac The
attention OF parties desiring FIRST class furniture parcu
iary called 20 This sale article is Of the wo
nna iates, style and Will positively be sold without reserve
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

"A JUST RECEIVED FROM AUCTION.
BLACK MANTILLA VELvETE.
BLACK BONNET VELvETS.
BLACK SILKS.
And good assortment Of Millinery and Dress Goods.
u. w. ISAACKS
II Franklin street, three doors from Broadway.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
,,c NJ Ie -HEERY yilI seii

I1EEM3 II. LFEDS, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S
III sI.e of Jewelrv Il. LEEDS ACO. will sell
a. anctou Tuesday December " AZ II O'clock At the
q Nassau sale of eupcrb Da-
Jewey Watches Silver Ware elegant Artistic Coral
Bets &C. by order OF RICHARD DEKElS Assignee. being
ihe remaining banec Of the stock sold by November
and comprising b. far the valuable and recherche
sDrtu sting az valuable Watches with diamonds
and pearls second double Lever Chronome.ers
snd Dup.ex Watches in bunting and single Patent
Lever do b Roske Cooper Tobias and other first class
akar dses a,d gents Chatealne Vest and Fob Chains
Eameo Pearl aud olsr complete Seta Of Bracelets Brooch
sni Earrings set with diamonds other precious stones
Diamond Ruby Emerald and Seal Rings IN variety; s;er
linz silver Ware In SETS Salvers Cups Gobeis, a. Gold
III blc Clusters So,are and Hoop Rings OF value Dia
no2d Pins Crosses and Earrings In this superb stock win
b. fohul an elegant Sapphire, weighing six carats, and
ntod hy Il fre briants In form OF brooch; large
banJ Upaf 80, ith IL diamonds; very fine and large
Cluster Earrings and Brooch 10 match number OF Cluster
Rings costing from Slo $3.50 seveal O superoy cut
Corai, imported by the late for private from
Naples and varying shade from most delicate to the
deepest coursa OF which will be sold without
10 close the concern by order Richard Dennis The aep
ton of the trade and others s called to this sale Also single
Diamond Stone Breast Pin weighing G perfect
In cut and shape and very brilliant
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

EDwA2p SCHEACK, AUCTI0sEER
IL SiERIFF'6 SALE
SUPERB diamond JEwELRY AND ENGLISH noID

FBW.tI9AJ TuUFEdnV, the 18th
px A. N, at Eis salesroGs, I55 Isl Broadway The
COOS wall positively be exhibition AZ the salesroomr
W EDNEkDAH, the 18th ilai., from III Until O'Clock
N B-A aspat of rs per VII he positively required
u every the time gale, the balance pnr.
chase money 30 he id witn the day, either banh
sble money iS cerlcd check-none other received.
sCoR SALE AZ AuCTION-oN TUESDAY MORNING
18th inst, ts o'clock, the Fixtures of the
fnuse Thiry.ourtE and Broadway consisting the
following aricles-Bar Peer Pumps De eaners. Glasses Bot
lies Looking Glass Clock Chairs VALIANT Tables
ExisIson Table, PctureS, &c Also large lot OF Beer
Mugs. A. FLOCK.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
AUCTION GOODS AND JOB LOTS

by limitation on the lat day Of january 1907 ana ne With.
drawa of two Of the members thereIrom, 'ho" Presen'
stock hand, consisting Of
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

(yLOAKS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
" We have reduced the prices Of our
FINE BEAVER AND VELVET CLOAKS
and offer them at low prices tor Christmas presents
E. s. MILLS a. CO.
as Broadway, Canal street.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

CLoaks SOLD AT COST
~
Our sales OF fashionable Cloaks every kind at greatly
Guced prices, Will continue.
UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
A small lot of rich Embroidered Velvet Cloaks mann
tured Paris will be sold ut half the OF importation
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Cloak materials Of every description. Persons furnishing
the materials and wishing to employ operatives,
have them made in the approved precise
~ the cost OF manufacture.
LORD 4 TAYLOR,
46I to 467 Broadway
255 to 26I Grand street
47and ~ CRtharine street.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

I Cor weJ,-, of -, state OF -, hereby offer and
nfeeto furnish and deliver agrceaby the provt.
sons in conformity to the terms of the
tie from the office of the Lighthouse bo1rd Should
offer bid be accepted, reQuest To oe I'M ormed
-, and that the contract may be forwarded
for signature ana certificate.
--- {Signature.)
(riace.) -.
(DHtc.) -
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
AT THE FORCED SALES,

viii be sold by for cash in hand only 4 ne
STARTLING REDUCED P' ..rcrs
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
4 rt,TIoN NorYcAr-ruE ENrIRE OoNTFNTs or

4 A'.Ii'N.. .NbisS"f--IHe ENIfhE Vt
n " "a "a ARE row removed to the second sory rooms
~ u ui way 1"er William feyor's aaes saioon. StH
-pnirn Thursday, De emoer ia, and said wllhou
tgttNe ta.uriy tive direction OF the asst nee
$50 Eransisfs e nner Break asst Toilet and Tea sef
atei ors"Socas, Psted War, Cutlery, Japsnned Tas
tUyth ar+ quantity OF GrIuite Ware, Glass rieh Bone.
ui4n, Gu, ciysEl and noalued selected family )y
ihe tornci@Fi-eprietor C c. Leigh Tne goods new
.uaiy lor cyHHsaalion WA TAYLOR, Assignee.
i. ~. SE1AE, Au .iioneer.
INV fosss,tsec Il, ISL
Caalos ess procured on the laorning of sale.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

A uCTISE EOTfCE-M. DOUGHTY AUCTIOKEER,
y MA srll this dAy
tuessay) l0i o'clock salcsr IS Nassau street.
G9usek3I4 nitur, consstng IA part o. solid rosewood
ana nah gy tIer Suits. covered brocate hair cloth
Nd p anut. rosewood and MAHOGANY secretary oak
Bretie and Ingram Carpets ma. top Centre Ia.
es h, .cuson hi liDk Tables, Dniag CiGrs, Dressing
Bur Sa st4A1, Brdsteads Hair Mature Lounes
sofa Bed As, Wardrobts Ac. The whole % BE- perempo.
riy sold the h.gh.st bidder, pay cash advances.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17

w viii sell at the New forA Tattersalls, sixth avenue
Of Thrty-ninh IL O'Clock, nine Horses
withoutrsseryc Also Wagons Harness, Blankets, Robes
&c.
The New York herald., 1861-12-17
IOl Chambers street. New York,
Northwest corner Of Church,
LEWIS, HAVILAND 4 CO.,

n consequence Of the dissolution OF the nF'"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
b Y T Il l. i G. II A p II
VERMONT wAroHMAN & JOURNAL.
Washington Hems-Mopements of Troops.

Washington Hems-MoUemen Of Troops.
WAsufNoroN. May 20.
Carl Schurz has been deprived Of the grati-
ficatiun Of proceeding with his brigade 20
Fortress Monroe. His leave Of absence as
minister to Spain, was to-day revoked and
he will at once enter upon discharge Of his
diplomatic duties at Madrid.
The Secretary OF Treasury to-day telegraph
ed 90 a Collectops'at Cincinnati in order to
facilitate supplies oi,xoods to the loyal citi-
zens of Western Na.,9ntering at the port OF
Wheeling, that sectiouf being exempted from
restriction Of blockade Lord Milton, an
English gentleman Of, cminence. is in Wash
ington, and is the guest Of Lord Lyons. The
statement by friends of ex-Gov. Banks that
he has accepted the tender of Brigadier Gen.
and Quarter Master Gen. Of the army affords
much satisfaction among oil classes The
general character Of correspondence just re-
ceived here, shows a better understanding ia
European capitals Of the true condition Of af-
fairs in this country. The first diplomatic
dinner Of the President will take place Tues
day next
The President has determined to appoint
Hon Mr. Schenck Brigader General Col.
Anderson has been assigned to the command
Of a Western military department.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07

and all religions aud established in The hope Of securing
" al our people civil aud religions freedom. You will
ee called 70 go oh South in few days 10 meet your
we hope and believe you will prevail and urge you
e TO lay down your Till all the eccentric orbs N the
Southern heavens shall be fixed and muoyabe the
North star itself tll you haye bound them firmly
that they shall never make another revolution.
Remarks of Albert Clark, Esq.
Ladies and GenfleBien-Thns unexpectedly called up
on 60 make remarks on this highly interesting OCCASION
and on topic so great and lofty as that which engosscs
the public attention, l am TOO much overwhelmed with
feeling, and 700 much animated by that generous aud
patriotic enthusiasm which is burning in the breast Of
every uo ana loyal citizen Of America, TO speak 20 your
Aud when look around and contemplate the great
and noble country, which Is inheritance, and H.
with It's institutons, glorious they many and
various threatened hy the ruthless hand Of The traitor
and when civil liberty, and al the blessings " free
government which we enjoy, in danger Of being sioi
en- from as by an impous and uneNamplcd rebellion,
do not wonder at the volcanic uprising Of the people,
aud az th devoted loyalty which Is everywhere manifest
A. the dread alarms of war sound hills and
desecfatcd u is too much for us ta them threatened
Before me, aud around me, behold many who have
known our country in the Od World without enjoying
s blessings They there Stood expressed By the oo
qnent idea of Patrick Henry, stood up-toe, booking
~ith ehge, ana aufouf gzc p this land of hope ane
pomisc-haIng heir homes OF uppcssiou, aud longing
lantic world
Aud. now they are here and have for time eniovcd
the blessings which they sought will they permit them
TO hc blasted, aud suffer al their bright hopes be- ifh-
cred by the blackeniug fire which sweeps up from tho
southern paini by their intelligence by their honesty,
by their religion, and by their loyalty they every
so here, emphstically answer, " No. Hererr
Before me behold those who 20 march 20 the
scenes % sie ana danger You are animated by st-
cred and holy patriotism. With heroism seldom equal
led you have offered yourselves cutcc u need be-,
n defence Of that constitution which was our fathers
legacy and which has proved an honorcd guaranty
aud safeguard Of the rights ~ With such pairi-
otsn and in such cause Won cannot bud he victorious.
a. lao a trN eli .ra
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
VERMONT ITEMS

The " Frontier Guards" now quartcred at
West Derby. have been inspected and accept
ed by Gen. Brown.
A TAO or BoYs.--I have 70 record anoth-
or instance Of human fecundity a. having re-
Gently occurred near the outskirts four town.
The wife Of Mr. Leonard Haskins was safely
delivered few days ago Of three live infants,
all boys, and all doing well at last accounts.
Autograph d Bemarter
The following are the names Of the commits
stoned officers Of the Lamolle Company, now
drilling at Johnson.
Captain, A. J. Blanchard lst Lieut., r.
d. Whitiemore ID Lieut., Burr Austin.
FIRE IN PowNAL-The house of Mr. Geo
Montgomery, Of Pownal, was destroyed by
fire last Friday night. The furniture, cloth
ing and provisions were all lost, scarcely a
thing was saved while Mr. N. and family
barely escaped with their lives No iusur-
ance. We have not learned what was the
cause e.--Be Bennington Banner
At the present session the Lamoille
County Court, held in Hydepagk, ". T..
Mars Of Hydepark, and J. o. Livingston Of
MorrisviIle. were admitted TO the Bar as At
torneys and Counselors at Law NeCsdeaier.
On Thursday the 10th, while firing a cam
non at the Union meeting at Lunonburg. in
some way it was prematurely discharged, se-
vercly burning the hand of r. J Hartshorn,
and the clothing and one side of the face Of
G Hartman.
The barns of Augustus Graves of Salisbury,
were burnt on the Oath, with three horses,
one yoke Of oxen aud ten calves Work Of an
incendary. Insurance on the barns.
10 Hon. r. Geed has becn appointed
Post Master at Morrisville, VT, in place Of
d. Gilbert removed.
w. II HoLLEY has been appointed Post
master at Bristol, vice T. B. Cage resigned.
A New CoMPANY.-The students of the
University yesterday took the initial steps for
organizing themselves into military compa-
ny. George A. French was elected Captain.
Chas. Work lst Lieutenant J Monroe Po-
land, 2d Lieutenant. A code Of by-laws were
adopted and measures instituted for coutinu-
ing and perlocting the drill exercises in which
they have been engaged fos several weeks
About dny have already Joined the company
-BWimgion Times.
INcnGNr.-The first man Of the Fletcb-
er company who presented himself to Cen.
HoPNINs for examination, was large-built,
proportional, and apparently in the
prime of life and weighing something over
two hundred pounds. He commenced with
the usual question, What is your age: The
respondent promptly said "s'rteen' The
Gen. replied " Sergeant take his measure
he will pass.
TAR AND FEATHERS. - Last Saturday
second Advent preacher at North Springfield,
named Wheeler, was presented with new
coat, manufactured Of compound Of tar and
feathers. He has one wife living from whom
he has a divorce, and another whom be has
abused so that she would not live with him.
but, not content. he was counting another
girl of l6 years of age, promising to marry
her as soon as he could get|A-diveFce from
his present wife The people could not stand
this, ence the above action.--B f. Argas