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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

The following Is q comparative statement OF the i'm
ports Of foreign dry goods at the port Of New York for
the week and since January L.
FIR me Ueek 1859. 1850 1861
Entered at port. 49, 46l $50 1672,I04 I2SOOT2
Thrown on market. 3AO3 ,s66 1,4l2,79l 1,24l ,72O
Since Jan 1.
Entered at port. IS 11s 7Ss 80 245 1s5 2as25 94l
Thrown ma, ket SO 29l 037 80 Ss2494 Is 22l 1928
The above statement exhibits decrease In the entries
during last week, compared with that for the Same
period last year, while they below the
the period in 1885, The aggregates since January
previous years The annexed tables give particulars
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

4 WEST TWELFTH SrAEsT--sOaBD- DEsIaA-
4 4 biz Roomg . ley, with soacd. at a West twelfth
sire bsWein bIa and Sixth suitable for
rs and her wives SINGLE gentlemen NO moving May
HcftTeActs EXCHANGED.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

IN WEST WAsRlsGroN PLAoE.-RooMs TO LKr
with Beard 10 bousp desin by located cenainps
an the modern improvements aud where but boarders
are taken References exchanged Apply at ~ West Saab
ington place.
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.

A PARTkER WANTED-fNA AN OYSTER AND DINING
a saloon, with capital of 500 The applicant has Ia
long la the business and IL prepared Invest
lAe smotnt BY calling 1t % Nassau street No.
from IL 10 u ana NJ, for week. fun particular
be given.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

p7 VEST THIRl tETH STREET, BETWEEN BRoAD-
- and Firth avenue o. tuo select families and
three our gentlemen be accomnod tied with suiss
oil hooms The rt and efond foors elegantly furnshed
Table first class. References exchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-16

IA IHI"D AvtEnE, BETWEEN TENcH ANu
Ut Elfyenfh sfreets, two furnished 10 sna
Family, Nth ithout board 1he bonse hs, gas BATH Ac
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COUNTRY BOARD.

COUNTRY BOARD.--A FAMILY HAVING A LARGE
I House. pleasant Rooms. would accommodate tgo or
three t,nes Jingle persons thirty BY Harler,
cars depot minues vah hour BIZ boat and saap:
running every hour by the door in line with bos
~ Olson avenue Afst house sSove Tenth Fremont
Nesichestcr couni y. New York
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SiOuNfRY BOARD TO wrDowERs AND uUARDr.
~ aus :. lsiv, hsvirga pleasant home in orange New
Jsrrey one ~ ur sfde from new York would take your
lady child 20 BOARD Address a TO Nra Lorins Or.
snge y. ~, or 70 the eraId olce, 10. week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
Ladies, Call Early

LdOAes, Oau early
EEE BDtE's SEEsfSSaaEk 81 s sESREE
No. Ne: s sSa P PEENNNA: AyyENSE::
Additional invoices just received of New and
Beautiful JewelTy.
you CAN fAK 5S H1 S5E SaSIeEfOR ONLY
fssAh e s QM}s sFT TEE,rs,
RERf kdSHss , HisSSsA AS SETS
S SAafE s rs sssEt!t sEfs, SETS
GG AksSl sp1 Egs sEEPPs STONE sErs'
BOO UET and Ribbon SETS,
k LAabbifsss,' NNE MESH ttAaaEfS,s
SS# #ItBEEES's E NkkSk EsrsssISs'
$EESS$Tss,, Mars MkzsTTsI IL kE 81 ING
EfN$s, sifxks LkFfE66 sF6oNs.
Guaranteed 70 be such as represensed pe''''' anu
&c b. he s0 sas sas,
as is retalled from i've 70 thirty dollars each.
YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLLAR,
kE6ARDLEss OF CosT.
As thi: great sale continues but short time,
persons desiring 20 supply themselves with yewelry
tnese unneara OF prices VIII please call early At
ORIGINAL ONE DOLLAR STORE,
500 PennsylvsnIa avenue,
- between 9th and 10th streets
ID w. RIDDLE.
W Remember the Numeer-S02-as we have
prices, In this city.
WARE co ss da y f nycss and %
GeIa and Cake Baskets; Patent S,rup Pitchers:
Iabie, Dessert, and ira Spoons; Tobacco Boxes:
Susar and Cream Spoons; Napkin Rin.s; Butter
sftsi Ice Cream, Pie and Fish Knives; Brs akfast
end Dinner Csstors; Double and Single rats, q
Caps, 40: Ali the above articles TO be suld With
outIeyard 70 original cost, at from Oh 10 sse and
WARRANTED 20 be that they Represented. and
July 100 per cent. less than they can be bought
y S-u 500 Pa. sy.. bet sth and ioth sts 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
Southern Csnfederacy Congress

MONTGOMERY, Feb. pa resolution was
adopted to-day by Congress instructing the Com
mittee on the subject TO inqdi in the condition
Of the public lands.
Mr.. Rhett announced that the Committee on
Permanent Constitution would report on wednes-
day.
The Injunction Of secrecy has been removed
from the Postal bill. Also. from the following
appointments: Henry r.. Ulett, Of Mississippi,
Postmaster General; J. z. Benjamin, OF Louisians.
Attorney General; Commissioners 70 Washington;
Messrs. Alroman, Of Louisiana; M. j. Crav ford |,
Georgia, and John Forsythe, Of Alabama.
IL Is rumored that Mr.. Mallory, Of Florida, Is 10
be Secretary Of the Navy.
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Pesple,s Convention.

lspIANAPoLIs, Feb. 23.-The Peoples Conven-
ton 10 being held here to-day. Delegates from
nearly every county present. VIM. X. Ed
wards, OF vigo county, was chosen President, and
there are Vice Presidents from each Congrcssio nal
district. Resolutions have been adopted declaring
II the duty OF all citizens to throw aside partisan in
terests and assist in any plan Of ad ustment % settle
our national difficulties, recommending q Nation
al Convention, TO be called by Congress OF all the
States, 70 which 10 refer our national dficulties
deploring the condition Of the country, and de-
precating all attempts to maintain the Union by
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Later from Mckee.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-The steamship Ten
nessee, from Vera Cruz on the 2lst inst, has ar
rived here.
Col. Pickett has resigned his Consulate, and
came a passenger with the exiled Bishops.
The Constitutional Government IL recognizing
fast and successfully. A circular has been issued
to the States 10 enter into no more treaties, and
taking power from the Federal Government. The
army Is TO be organized, and liberal schemes for
colonization are arranged.
The steamshi p Macedonian had arrived at Vera
Cruz on the 10th. The Powbettan and Cumber-
land Were about to sail for York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

ANOTHER NEST OF CoUNrERFEIrKRs.-Becare
OF Potson Information having been received by
TINS pf0prietors of HOstetters Stomach Btters that
their Gel ebrated restorative has been extensively
oounterteit'd we recommend the thousands who
are daily applyin for it at the drug stores in all
parts oil this IN to that every bottle they buy
bears upon it's label fac slme Of the prOprietors
signature, and has the words Hostetter's stomach
Bitters" embossed on the glass Of the bottle, and
Impressed on the cover Of the cork. As q remedy
loI isebeness and debility In youth or age, for dys
pepsia, liver complaint, diarrh9a. dy sentery, ner
vOusness, imperfect DIGESTION and for all the diff
cuues Incident 20 every crisis of female life, Hos
aratlons for similar purposes DOW before the world
where. fe "a cost
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DIED.,

DIED,
On Monday, February Is, JANE, wife of Donald
Mac Leod, Esq, Cf this city.
Funeral services a. the Church of the piphany
u street, on Wednesday, Feb. n, at2 o'clock p. m
On the morning of the s6:h instant, after lin
gering illness. hIch she bore with christian pa
thence, Mrs. SARAH CHAMPION, in the 9th
year of her age. She was loved by al who knew
hoe. A member of the Church for 81 years. Our
loss 10 her gain. Dear mother. we hope TO meet
yon where pain and sorrow are no more.
The relatives and friends of the family are in
vited T. attend her funeral from her late residence
No. 495 II street on Wednesday, 9th instant
at O'Clock, without further notice
On the 26;h instant, JOSEPH, aged IL months
and 20 days youngest son of Nathan and Elizabe tn
A. Brumheld.
One we loved has lefy our number,
For the dark and silent tomb;
Closed his eyes in dea HESS slumber;
Faded in his early bloom.
The friends of the family are requested to attend
the funeral, on Tomorrow, 9th. at g O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
Nirxinia Csnyentisn.

RICHMOND, Feb. 25.-ln the Convention to-day
MIR. Moore, Of Rockbridge offered q resolution de-
the African slave trade and direct taxation; ap-
proving the Crittenden Compromise, and dsclar-
Ing, In the event Of that or equivalent not be-
Ing adopted, that Virginia should be ready 10
enter Into compact with such States % shall agree
20 said compTomise and constitute q new Confed-
erscy, from which all disagreeing win be en-
cluded.
Mr.. Moore, in offering the resolutions, made q
speech In which he said that Virginia bad no
community Of interest with the seeding States.
He was opposed TO secession a. q revolutionary
remedy.
Mr.. Goode, Of Bedford, replied In a speech
which created much sensation. The galleries
applauded and Were cleared by>ordef Of the Pres
ident, pending which proceedings the Convcn-
ton adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
DR.. WIsrhR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.

. -. VIkGINIA TEsTIMONY.
Certificate from Mr.. Norborne Morton, of the
Examiner Office, Richmond:
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. q, 1850.
Messrs. S. ". Foirls + Co., Boston.
Gentlemen: | with pleasure testify to the great
merit of your invaluable lung medioins, Dr. wis
tar's Baisam Of Wild Cherry, which is likewise
highly valued by many of our esteemed citizens,
who have tested it's virtues by trial.
i first made use of this B.lsam some three years
since Tor violent aod distressing cough, which
bafied the skill of physicians. and to nv ioy ex
perIenced such gratifying relief TO induce me to
p-rseyere in its use always keep it by me, ard
over find 10 10 be unfalIing its effects. No edi-
cine ina hsve ever used has given such speedy
re pea,ar aSp hrs SaiSw NSREoRSE MORTON.
for sale in Washington city G. Stott, s. B. Waite.
=. ID. Gilman, John Schwarzs, Nairn & Palmer,
John Wiley, Ii. Moore, and HI. III. McP herson:
in Georgetown by X. 3. Il. Cisssll, aud G.. N. Il J.
Southron, and by druggists everywhere. fe I9 lw,r
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The GRAND INAusRArIoS Rail-

Sleeves, Flowers, Head Dire. sss, re-, &c for the
seoVe bal, can get them at Mrs. r.. @. Efehisoas
Who will, on the LIST of March. reoeive large con-
slsnment Of the above goods, all Of the finest
attent on is called tn the assortment of Flowers
and Mrlstlets. Also, real Lace Sets and Co lars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
Arkansas CepyeptIeu Election.

VAN BuRKN, Feb. 25.-Itis confidently believed
here that Arkansas has gone largely against seces
sion. The West and Northwest, a. far heard
from, are nearly unanimous.
FoRT SMITH, Feb. 25.-Returns from ten coun-
ties in Southern Arkansas show they have gone
for Convention and for secession candidates. IL
10 conceded that the majority for Convention
will be four or five thousand in the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
AIexuudrta Nlarkets

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. % -Flour-Family e6 ga
o. SO; extra IS s7kao; super IS .I2a5 IS. Wheat,
white 81 2sssI 4o; red 81 25ss1 IS. Corn-white
55a60c.; yellow 55a6Oc.; mixed 5sa5ec. Rye
65a66 Oats 2Sa3Oc Corn Meal 6ea72c. per bushel
Seeds-1lmothy Sass so; Clover 81 25as6 81;
Flaxseed 81 .lOasl.45. Provisions-Butter, roll,
lOa2Oc.; Bacon Liable; Pork 81 OOss7 50. Lard
l3al4c. Eggs 14a16c. Whisky 2ia3Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
THE LATEST NEWS.
Indignation Meeting nj Riehm.ps
L Ell e g r A PHO.

RICHMOND, Feb. ga strong speech vas
made in the Convention to-day BY 3. Med. Moore
Of ckbridge, Gov Letcher's district), the sub
stance OF which was inimical 90 the rights of vir-
GINA, the whole south and the people Of Rich
mond. IL was decidedly Union in ifs tendency.
and strongly against the action Of South Carolina
subsequently the secessiouists caused hsndb bills
TO be circulated, calling upon every true southern
man TO attend an indignation meeting A band
Of music was engaged, and 4 great crowd Assem-
bled near the Exchange Hotel Speeds were
made OF a strong southern character by John
Ooode, Jr., Of Bedford, and w r. Gordon, Jr
OF Albemarle. Calls were made for ex-Gov w ise
but he was at his residence, and unweIl
The meeting then adjourned to the spotnwood
House, and groans were given foF Mr.. Moore on
passing the American.
At the Spotswood House speeches were made
oy MeSsrs. Dickinson OF Prince Edward Ander-
son OF Bottetourt, Hall Of wetze, lsbell Of Jeer-
son, and Gilmor OF Piitsylvania. Calls were made
for J. NJ. Daniel.
An attempt to burn Mr.. Moore In efngy ives
frustrated by the Mayor. The proceedings were
decided secession demonstration. About so
persons at least Were engaged In a. IL was got
ten up by parties In the negro trade business AT
10 p m, the proceedings were still progressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
BalumsPs mnrkst.

BALrlnoKE, Feb. 26.-Flour dull; Howard 81.
and Ohio 1857 Wheat firm. Corn, declining
tendency; mixed 55s5s; yellow 5sa60c. Provisions
dull and unchanged. Coffee 10 rrm 12Hsl3c.
Whisky higher, at Ice.
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WANTS tn Dvr rur ITx,,

WANTS TO DYE IN THE UNION.
snall be Pleased to dye In the Capital of this
UNION an co9rs on A. kinds of ladies' and gentle
mems apparel. w. H. wHRArLRY, Dyer
No. 3S3 south side Penn. avenue,
between AZ and 9Th cts.
fc 2-9t
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DyFINa tn Irvv

Gentlemen, if you want dyeing man to live, have
coored OF w. n. WHRATLKY's, Steam Dysr and
Scourer. No. 3s3 south side Penn av nue., between
II and 9Th sts. Look out for the Blue Sign under
the window. ia %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26
LOCAL NEW s

W Tbonga TIE STAR In printed en- the fastest
''esn prees Ia zee south Of EsFgnore, its edition
90 largo - 10 require n 70 be put 70 press at an
eeriv hr'ri Advertisements, therefore, should be
sezt IN eeferr " o'clock m; otherwise they may
e"s appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

TONIGHT the pupils Of the Columbia Institu.
ton Tor the deaf dumb and blind give an exhi-
bitlon at the Smithsonian. Doubtless the lecture
room will be crowded upon this occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

New Orleans Custom House Decisfsn.
NEW ORLEANs, Feb. 25.-The Collector has
decided that all goods purchased and invoiced by
the 18th can be shipped by the steamer Bienville
from New York on the LIST, free Of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25-The Texas mail
brings intelligence that all the United States mil
itary property In Texas has been quietly surren-
dered 10 the State authorities The Federal troops
have been allowed TO leave the State with facili-
ties. The property seized 10 valued at 81 800 600
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Nav V,rk mSrksts

NEW YORK, Feb 26 Flour dull and generally
unchanged. Wheat steady and quiet. Corn quiet.
Lard steady. Whisky dull at 1Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

Persons desiring pennies will always find them
Tor exchange at the Star Office counter. e
To THE AFFLICTED Be sure to read the .dyer-
tIsement of McLean's Strengthening Cordial and
Blood PuHher. In another column, If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

READER, have you seen Prof Woods advertise
ment In our paper. Req it; it will interest you.
au 20-eoly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

PoLicx.-Bsfor. Justice bo.a.-Yesterday, T
Croggin, j. T. Holbrook, j. McFaul, John Con
nor, J. Magraw, VIM. McElligut, hack owners,
Were ordered to pay fine Of 81 IS each, for per.
mitting their coaches to go TO the stands on the
Saooath day. These are creditable men, geuer-
ally avoiding any conflict with the law, and In
tbs case Immediately confessed Judgment, and
the noe was made light because of their excellent
aemeanor In all their intercourse with citizens
Elias Lomax, cold, stood a trial, and proved his
violation Of the law; fined 81 80 These cases
were accredited to Policeman Yeatman. Police
man Ashe arrested Columbus Eckels, cold, for
fined 80 81.
CENTRAL GUARD HousE-Jnstiee C7ayk-Sam-
uei Dorsey, accused Of disorderly conduct and
PROFANITY, was fined s1 81. John Moristy, accused
OF Profane and obscene language, was fined 81 H.
VIM Richardson, col, found sleeping in the
market house, was fined 81 %.
WE WOULD commend to the favorable attention
OF our leaders the exhibition of Ryland Chapel
Sabbath School in r yland Chapel this evening.
An interesting time 10 anticipated.
TONIGHT the pupils OF the Columbia Ipstitu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

0Uk BONNETs, HATS. and FLATS of ts.s
Of the best material, Cal at oncc and Get ~
e1 sSau ass4 bst sTE s,S sss ,S;b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

FOR BALLS AND PARTIES.
Ladies' White Kid Gloves 81 rs cent?,
light co ored Gloves at S1k ana 30 csuts,
6entP w hite Kid Gloves from 80 gents to Sl.s5,
-" Silk and Cotton q owes from l2x
cents 70 81. HENRY EGAN,
S23 Pa. av., south SHE, bat eth aud7 cts,
1e 0-l0t near Iron Bulldogs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

decided SACRIFICE IN SILK GOODS, &c.
IN. REGARD TO SILKS AND SILK ROBES
AND WOODEN DIRE GOODS, ladies' in pur-
suit Of any of the abOvs articles are requested to
the whole of which is put down at "panic D. ices,S
Ia order that we may have room for spring supplies
Our stock of DRY GOODS STAPLES, for the
every DAY wants of families, is Low complete in oil
CARPETS, CURTAINS, OILCIoTHS,
RUGS, PIANO and TABLE COVERS, NAT
TlNGS, &c upper floors.
,OA An inspection of stock solicited, it incurs no
obligation 70 purchase.
PERRY G BROTHER,
Penn. avenue and Ninth street,
ne H-5e "Perry Buildingn
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EvANS'S.

SI-S1-S1-S1-S1-S
SI-SI-SI-S1-S1-$
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DREPARE FOR THE FOURTH OF MARCH
by laying In your supply Of
Blankets, Bed Comforts, Quilts,
Linen and Cotton Sheetiuss,
Pillow Case Linens ard Cottons,
Table Cloths. Table Napkins,
Table and TOweling Diapers,
Curtain Damagk, LuItain Muslin, Oilcioths, Car
petings. All selling at reduced prices at
HENRY EGAN'S,
323 Pa sv., south side, bet Ssh and nh SITS +,
u lot new Iron Buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

CARsLxss usx OF PIsroL.-Yesterdav after-
., noon, SIR. whaley entered Mr.. Swift's shoe shop
in First street, near Pennsylyania avenue, Tor
ont pistol and exhibited IL TO Swim, telling him
II was not loaded swirl took the pistol, and
h weaoon exploded, the bail passing through
The door and striking woman named O'Neai In
tbe forehead and inficting severe though not
~ dangerous wound.
.ystTHx FINE CHIcKKRINs Piano used 1t the cor
last nj bit for the benentof the Infant Asylum,
,-as kindly loaned by John F. Ellis, 200 Pa ave.
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the benefit Of st Matthew'S Infant ASYLUM was
one Of the best Of the 20 far a. the perform
successful fnancially-the attendance not being
numerous The programme embraced the choicest
gems Of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, and
MeIcadante; and no further comment need be
made upon the superiority Of the performance
than the mention Of the fact that the entire pro-
gramme was vehemently aPPlauded, and nearly
the audience. All was good; but the Duet Of
q uando df sague tinto" was to ur taste the very
best vocal performance Of the evening Admit
rable, too, was the sextette (instrumental) from
Paricina, IN exquisite harmony, and played with
exceeding good taste Prof Francia IL superior
accompaniment, and was well received last night.
CARRIAGE FOR PRESIDENT LINcoLN.-A few
gentlemen Of New York have presented to Mr..
Lincoln an elegant carriage, made to order by
Messrs. Brewster Co. of Broome street. IL 10 q
and handsome carved stands behind. The lining
Is Of crimson brocatel. 1t IL provided with steps
which open with the door, and are concealed
when IL is closed II has also a speaking tube,
and was made at a cost Of about 81 500. II was
forward to Washington on Saturday.
THEArER.- sheridan,s brilliant comedy. "The
School for Scandal" was reformed with fine
effect last night, Miss Gougenheim winning new
laurels an {" Lady Teazle.n Tonight the great
performed, with Miss Gougenheim az Lione
Delaforet' and aMrs Norris Mr.. Rows an Den
VILE" Mr. Bland as "Vulcan," Miss Shaw a
a. Kate Kyte," with song,) Mrs Mann az 60 Lady
Elizabeth, !" and Mrs Bland az Kolougours.
Crsrxl MARxrr The market opened this
morning with fair supply Of provisions The
demand was moderate, and prices about the same
as at the close of last week. The hsh market was
not % largely supplied a. might be expected, now
that the regular season 10 approaching. small lots
Of pork wee offered, at prices ranging from % to
$50 per 100 lbs.
THE MONSTER CONCERT for the 5th of March,
to take place I'm the Inauguration Ballroom
rromises TO be great musical performance Met
zerott 10 making his arrangements to have the
best musical talent procuFable In New York,
philadelphia, and Baltimore.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-01-12

rfTkiN
s.. .aui B & Im1 .f-.s'
" H' y. .r De- NrW Gfrlts.-
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-01-12
ST. CHARLES HOTEL

v NWv d1-IfIpI0n on hand 5F mo1c o OH
the shortest iat.cc
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1861-01-12
AUSTIN \ GOODWIN.

~ ~ 100 NJ 7 ll7ni Y % lnd fT1flFt'
geuc e9tfyrhetf
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

INCENDtARIsM AND Ass0uLv TO MURDER -
daring attempt at ncendiarsm by a mur-
derous assault, occurred at one clock yes
terday morning, at Gardeners Lumber Yard
on Front and o streets. William Wilcox. a
private Waterman, at the hour above men,
toned, observed a noise under a shed and
adjoining a pile of lumber, as though some
one was engaged in lighting "a match On
changing his position quietly, he came in
view of man still engaged in attempting to
strike light, having IA roll of paper for the
purpose of ignition. Wilcox cooked his pis-
tol, and was in the act of firing. when he was
seized from behind and was simultaneously
struck with a knife, which sit down his
clothing on the left hip, but did not touch
the skin. He was Immediately knocked
down by a blow on the left side of the head
His pistol went Oft in the meantime but of
course failed to strike the party Tor whom it
was designed As he recovered himself again
and attempted to fire a second shot. on which
occasion the cap snapped, he received a Sec
ond blow from the knife in the left breast,
which cut through the clothing and ptne-
trated through the skin in a vertical direc-
tion, cutting cash about four inches in
length. Both the men then disappeared
and ran ae though they were either in their
stocking feet Or Wore slippers making much
less noise than they would had they worn or
dinary boots or shoes. fire fairly start ed
at the above locality would probably have
destroyed the Union Iron Foundry and seve-
raj other frame buildings in the vicinity
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