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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS From the Alexandria
Gazette we gather the following:
Notwithstanding great deal of the early fruit
was killed by the late cold SPELL STILL az we are
creditably informed, present appearances indicate
that there viii be no lack Of fruit the coming
season The peach, pear, cherry and other trees
are still blooming, and inspections shows that we
shall have sufficient crop of each Of these deli
cious fruits.
AS Major Ben MCCulloch's whereabouts is to
some apparently matter of doubt and solicitude
we VIII state that box containing, as was sup
posed, sample rifle, directed 10 him, arrived In
this city yesterday morning.
large number of the members of WASHINGTON
Lodge, with a dele,g alton from Andrew JAG kson
Lodge, OF Free Masons of this CITY, paid visit on
Friday night last, TO Hiram Lodge Of Washington
city. tine entertainment, and whole souled
welcome greeted the guests, and all enioyed
themselves. Speeches were made by Dr. Magru-
der, OF Hiram Lodge, and bv members Of Wash
ington and Andrew Jackson LODGES
There have been, during the quarter ending
with March, but two free negroes registered al
the Clerks office. This is falling off upon the
same period of last year
At the Union meeting held last evening to an.
point delegates to the District Convention to nomi-
nate Candidate for Congress. the following
gentlemen were appointed First Ward-Edpar
Snowden, sr., stephen Shinn, +. ) Jameson,
Thornton Triplett Second Ward-J 3 Halo
wei, Geo. L. Wilmington, J. l.. Smith, Samuel
Tenness0n. Third Ward-J. NJ stewart H. e
Dorsey, !. l.. Kinzsr, Fl. Cook. Fourth Ward
w. ii. Fowle, VIM III. Mcknight, w D. Mas
sey, Isaac Buckingham.
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BALTIMORE, April 9.-Flouf dulI; Howard q =,
Ohio and City Mills held at IS so, with no sales
w h,at Sc lower; red 81 30al 80; white 81 as.
81 65 Corn steady yellow 5sa6lc. Provisions
quiet and unchanged Coffee firm at l2kal3fc
w hisky frmer az l74alsc
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-Four Mile Race Mt New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, April 6.-The four mile rae,
here to-day, between Lightning and Planet, wa
won by the former. Time eight minutes.
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Norrcs.-Dis.Iict Of Columbia Advertisements
70 Be Inserted in the BALTIMORE Sun are received
n AID forwarded from THE STAR once.
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X Reconnaissance Of the Mouth Of the Mt,s,s.
Hnltfm,vs Mar. sss

NEW ORLEANS, April "a war steamer dis
gulsed was seen reconnoitering the month Of the
Mississippi on Monday night
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New York Merkots

New YoRK, April Flour dun and &C.. lower.
Wheat quiet, dropping, and unchanged Corr
dull, and at decline Of lc. Provisions quiet aud
unchanged. whisky dull at lskc.
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Sixty Tens of She, Sent Sent to New York

BosroN, April Six car loads Of twsnty-four
pound cannon balls, weighing sixty tons, left the
United States arsenal at WATERFOWL on Saturd ay
afternoon for New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

Kane, charged with driving his horse on the pa We
ment, was fined 81 81 VIM Dodd, accused of
open profanity. was fined 81 81. Joseph King, a
colored man, was brought before Justice Clark a
day or two since charged with disorderly conduct.
U he disorder grew out Of his being pursued on
the STREET by white man, In whose store he had
obtained change for IS god piece. The white
man missed the gold piece Immediately after
giving change, and supposing King had got II,
pursued him and took back the change. Yester.
day, the man found the gold piece, and imme-
diatelT returned King his change
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Later from HANNA

NEW ORLEANS, April e.-An arrival from Ha-
vsna Of the sth reports that three more vessels have
sailed for 81. Domingo.
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ADDITIONAL MILITIA ACCOUNTABILITY fol.
lowing gentlemen have been appointed officers
in the Militia Of the District Of Columbia: II h
Sweeny, division Quartermaster, with the rank
Of Major; John l.. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel OF
the 4th regiment Of infantry; William Laird, ir ..
first Lieutenant I'm the sth regiment; Ignatius Al
Knott, FIRST Lieutenant Metropolitan Rifles.
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DIED,

On the s.h instant. THEODORE H. BRIscoE,
aged 10 years and month.
His funeral viii take place tomorrow ct 10 o'ck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

Massachusetts Legislature.
BosToN, April The State Senate Yesterday
passed the bill abolishing capital Punishment BY
a vote Of 1s TO Is.
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HOMEOPATHIC RKsxnrx.

READER, have you seen Prof. Woods advertise
ment In our paper. Res it; it will interest you.
au 2-eoly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09
THOSE SNAKES The Washington correspond
eBt Of the New York Herald saws

THOSE SNAKES The Washington correspond
eBt Of the New York Herald SAYS:
1.-The Dead Letter Department of the General
Post Office was the scene Of great CONSERVATION
yesterday afternoon. Upon emptying some bags
Just arrived from Florida, two copper-head snakes
suddenly emerged from their contents to the in
tense fright OF the officials. The reptiles were
killed after an exciting scramble. Comment on
this dastardly piece of vengeance ia unnecessary
Upon inquiry we learn that no such .isnafxn
have reached the Dead Letter Office; but there 4,
an impression anoat that on Friday last, IN OPEN
Ing some bags containing dead letter matter at
the City Post Once, couple OF snakes were found
Once officials poh- poh the whole story there is
probably nothing in It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

All Of DIR: Humphreys Co.'s specific Ho-
use, in boxes, at IS and 30. cents each. Also,
IN cases, containing walls, from 81 to Ss
z. d. Gilman, $50 Pa. avenue, Wholesale and
retail agent; w A. Fitzgerald, 333 north F street;
nue. and Sixth street. Also PordS Extract Of Witch
Hazel, for internal and external Infammations Of
all kinds. Sold As above. ma civ
To THE AFFLIcTKDEge sure to read the sdvsr-
tsement Of McLeen's -Streng fhening Cordial and
Blood Purifier. in another column. If
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LOCAL NEW s.

rTThough The STAR IL printed on the fastest
';ealc pEstI in south OF Baltimore, ih edition
90 large e. to require 1t to be put to press at an
.7riy houri Advertisements, @serefore, should be
,~nt in before y o'clock m; otherwise they may
act appear until TIE next day.
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MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On the Sd instant, at So Domrnck,s Church, b.
Rev. Mr.. Magrsth, Nc. JAMES A. WISE TO Miss
MARY ELLEN JOHNSTON, both Of this city.
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Feel THIEvEs.-During the past two weeks
the wood piles and coal heaps Of various dealers
have been plundsred by petty thieves, some Of
whom have been arrested and are now awaiting
trial In court. But the arrest Of these has not
stopped the operations Of others, and we hear of
many private individuals who have been losing
by similar depredators The losers declare them.
selves willing TO contribute to the assistance of
the worthy poor, and some would hardly inquire
into the standing Of those who would apply for
aid but they do not fancy the style in which the
fuel pilferers manage the business
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" NEW GOODS.
w r Are addir To our ftock a large And
desirable lot of NEW GOODS, comprising every
thing that is new and desirable, which We propose
To sell at small pCce. A persOns in want of Dry
Goods will always lind our sto complete in sl i,s
branches and at tho lowest prices. We would i'm
press upon those OF citizens who have recently
taken up their residences tn Us thai we have hut
'one price" marked IN am figures on each arti-
Gle ard offer Discount of five per cent. of all
sales for cash.
We ask an examlnatiOn of prices, so that Gus
toners can satisfy themselves reg ard TO the saw
Ing by purchasing for cash.
w. M. SINISTER & CO,
No. 3S, opposite Center Market,
ma 28-l0t Between 7th and 9Th s:s
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SCHENCK'S TREATISE ON CoNSUMP
- FlON-TO he had free of charge at tho Drug
Store of :. B. WAITE. corner Sevenih st ard
Louisiana av DIR. !. III. Schenck, of Philade phia
has published pamphlet living a full description
oil the diseased state Of the Lungs, Liver and Sto-
ach. Every invalid should cali and get one.
T1aC ltn
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nN MONDAY, APRIL srH.
~ MORE BLACK SILK CLOAKS,
LADIES' BLACK SILK SACQUkS,
And BLACK SILK MANTiILAS.
At MhXWELL'S, 32S Pa. av,
N R-Clnak Rooms sec md storH an anSt
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TnosE who desire to rent a fine dwelling house
I'm the First Ward viii do well TO consult the ad-
vsrtisement Of Mr.. Pearson in another column.
See also what he ssys about superior Goshen butter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

AFFAIRS IN CHARLESTON. The Charleston
Mercury Of Saturday states that supplies Were for
warded as usual 10 Major Anderson on Friday
This, u Is alleged, was In consequence Of certain
minor details OF the military arrangements which
had not been completed on Thursday. Later in
formation by telegraph announces that the sup.
plies were cut OF on Saturday
Recruits from Baltimore Il he stea mship Thos
Swan, from Baltimore, brought here, on Friday,
- recruits for the army Of the Confederate States
They were landed at Castle Pinckney-Couyi,r
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ap 3 2awiw
GREAT CRASH
DR. O. 90 ID -.


We have just received our second supply of
NEW DRY GOODS from the great crash in the
Northern cities. the most of which has been pur-
chased at about half their real value, and will be
sold at the same sacrifice.
READ OUR PRICES.
I'VE PRACTICE NO DECEPTION"
Figured Poplins and Grey Goods 8, 10, L. l6, Is,
Is, 81. 81, 50. Go
i2s CaIiooes. Warrant fast coIo9s worm si 40
ia Shifting, Purple and Black do. 100
I2H very handsome tiast co orsj Lawns. ioc
55 s D9mestic Singhams' Ice
l21s lyard wide Bleached Cotton. i5o
81 ao % o w pI e. Nv Sgc
$50 and So Stella Shswls, broche border 81 to IS
81 and $50 Psfa.os and silk Umbrellas i.soto e
50 Irish Linen and w hte Cambria ....'...... 25c
81 2-sprlng HooptkiIts and ace VeIls...... t0c
IA Linen II 'dkis and White Hose. ...----.. Sc
MATTHEWS & GORE.
33s SEVENTH STREET.
ap6 It Remember. the east side, be, | andK
NAMES AND INITIALS STAMPED ON
fapsf anu hn DE%fs i;Ss q Sf65ohEs
ap8-2t 800 Pa av., between 9th and 10th SITS.
n REMOVAL.
DR. RICHARDS Has moved to 2s6 F, between
18th and 18th streets, north side. Office Rooms,
2SO, sane 81 ap8lw
THE PRINCE OF WALES HAS GONE, but
Il the PRINCE OF WA Els CELLARS have
arrived at SMITHS, No. $50 Seventh st. APPS I'm
II LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE.
Inc Agency OF the Pean Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Philadep hia, the Common wealth FIRE
Insurance Company of tue state Of Pennsylvsn
and the North American Fire Insurance Company
OF Hartford, Connecticut, is removed to the WASH
ngton BnlldIng of Seve nth street and Penn.
avenue. No. BAG, first floor, where all information
on IIfe and Fire Insurance may be received free
OF charge Insurance at the usual city rates. Losses
paid promptly.
ap So JOHN RIGGLES, Agent.
M NEW GOODS.
w AFRO now adding TO oOT stock large and de-
slrable lot of NEW GOODS, comprising every
thing that is new and desrable which We propose
to sell at q small price. All persons in wait Of
DRY GOODS will always find our stock complete
In a It's branches and at the lowest prices. We
would impress upon those of our cItIz who have
recently taken up their residence with US, that we
have but lone price," marked in pain figures on
each article, and offer discount Of five per cent.
of for ali sales for cash.
We ask an examination of prices, 40 that Gus
toners satisfy Themselves in regard to the saw
Ing by purchasing for cash.
w. NJ. SINISTER & co,
No. 80, opposite Center Market,
ap lot Between 7th and 9th sts
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FLAG PRESERVATION AND PARADE-The ladies
OF the Fourth Ward Of Georgetown, Yesterday,
presented that gallant corps, COMPANY G hnder
son Riffs, with handsome silk banner The
presentation was made on behalf Of the ladies by
Mayor Addison, who accompanied il nv an elo-
quent speech Capt. Rodier, of the Rifles re-
sponded In handsome style. The new fag was
duly salu:ed; three cheers given for Mayor Add
SON. nine ditto for the Fourth Ward ladies; and
then the company, preceded by Withers' Band
paraded 10 Washington, where they attracted
much attention as they marched through our
principal streets. lady daguerreotypist in
Seventh street a;temp pied to photograph the com
pany as they passed her establishment but the
driILly weather prevented the operation from
being successful.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERT,MTS

ITTHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RETURN
~ thanks 20 the hremen and ctIzeas of GeOrs,-
town and " aShIng on for their Kind and a Sryion.
eAsrtons TO save her property on the morning OF
ap9 MA THOMAS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

CEINISAL CoURr-JEdgs Msrrtek The Court
met az the usual hour Mr.. w. II Phillips,
counsel for GODDARD Bailey, charged In several In
dictments with larceny and conspiracy 10 defrsud
the u 3 Government, addressed an argument TO
the Court In demurrer to a count In the iadict-
ment descriptive Of the property alleged to have
been stolen. The question raised was whether
the bonds IN question are a description Of paper
which the statute makes it a felony TO withdraw
from the Government office.
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THKArEk-The "Naiad Queen" continues to
appears In two favorite characters, ss Schnapps
In the Nsad Queen, and as GolIghty in the
amusing afterpiece "Lend Me Five Shillings 4"
The Naiad Queen will be Presented for the last
time tomorrow night. SO that but two more
opportunities remain for witnessing this splendid
play, and all who have not seen IL should secure
seats at once The closing farce Of tonight must
not be missed, by any manner Of means.
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CASTING DBFERRED-The casting Of the two
lower sections Of the statue Of Freedom for the
dome Of the Capitol, which to have taken
place tomorrow at Clark Mills foundry, has been
deferred for some days in consequences Of on ac-
eident One Of the four chains that sustained the
mold has parted and let IL down into the pit
damaging the mold and flask somewhat, 90 that
a short period Of time will be required to set all
night again. We mention the fact to prevent dis
appointment 70 many who were intending to go
cot tomorrow TO witness the casting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-09

MATTHEW'S Il GORE.
33S SEVENTH STREET.
ap67 1t Remember, the east side, bet and X.
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FOX RENT-On May LIST, the large and commo-
- GlouS HOUSE on Louisiana avenue. opposite
the CITY Hall Square, now occupied by Mr. Webb
as Dwelling and law office, and adjoining the
house of Mr.. Richard Wal!ach
ma 23-tf ERANCK TAyIOR
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4" NOrlCE.-A special meeting of the stock
~ holders OF the a hIrd Building Associati on
OF 6eorgetowS will he held 1T ths Council Cham
her on TD ESDAi EVENING next, the 9th inst
at eo'cock, 20 take into consideration the cot
oil the numerous Withdrawals.
ap est w KING seo
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-22
LATEST NEWS
By the Nails.
Missouri News.

Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Times.l
Sr. Louis. Nov. 70.
The Rolla Erprsss Of yesterday. learns that
Price has stopped retreatiag, and 10 returning
North wards, PROBABLY TO re occupy Sprinz6 Id.
Gen. H4ileck was serenahed last night, and
made brief speech. containing nothing beyond
a. expression o. thanks.
1t. Col st. james, Of the llth Missouri reg-
ment, has been appointed by Gen. Curtis, Provost
Marshal u Benton baTra ks
Ii. Aorrissey, late assistant to Captain Haskell,
Police Director in Fremonts staff, and charged
With plundering citisens in the country, was ois.
charged to-day BY the Recorder, on the ground
that the offence WAS commtted in Benton county,
and should be triod there.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Nov. 80.
Captain Burchsrd. with - moo Of Jsnnison's
regiment, attacked Capt. Hays, with $50 neu, at
place Of residence, to-day, and succeeded in
dnviog them away, burning Hays house and the
house Of man named Gregg, both Captains in
the rebel army. Captain Burchard and 1t. Hos
wick were slightly wounded, . I'd tao no ses wsrs
killed. The rebels had i've men kll.u and eight
Wouuded.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 81.
A special to the Democrat, jefferson City Goth,
says: "lhe old teIrM has settled down upon the
c1untie3 OF the southwest since the retr cga ade
movement Of our army and refugees are beginning
TO arrive again, driven from home BY the fear Of
Prices rebels, who are reported sgaia advancing.
"Mr. Gravelly member Of the State Convention,
arrived here last night from Springfield, which
place he left on Friday last He says body Of
5000 OF Prices cavs!ry have made their appear
ance At SarcoIie, and that forag,ng parties follow
up the track Of our receding army, plundering In
ion sitis and psrrera,ing with 'mpunity every
species Of outrage. He passed a train o. emigran,
wagons mile long, c,nta,ning Union refugees, AND
another train Of five wagons arrived here to-day
Five prisoners were brought in to-0sy from Cal
loway county the rst fruits Of an expedition which
was sent TO that county yesterday. These pri.on
ers are charged with repeated outrages on Union
men,"
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lmpOa tant So Ouihern Items.

NEw YoKK, Nov. 2l,
The Iissss has letter from on board the gun
boat Cuyler. of Ship Island.
At that me, the 4th inst, there were in New
Orleans some 6,oVO robel troops, all we'll armed,
but poorly ohed, and IN order had recently been
issued compelling every man ca pablo OF bearing
arms TO in some military organic .tion.
Ine cry vas bang environed by batteries on
every side excepting on the rear. from which the
rebels appear to apprehend no attack. bat which
10 fact, Can be easily sssailed by we'll 1ppoiptsd
force. The stand on that side is swampy, and the
city is uaapproachab ., excepting BY the she'll
road and the railroad, but il is believed force Of
100 men could overcome ail difficulties and CO %
ture the city IN ten hours.
After leaving the deef waters Of Lake Bsrgue,
the only tortfcation in the way is the old fort At
the main passage between Lake Rorgne ., d Pom.
chartTain, which IA represented 70 be in . very di
lapidstrd condition and poorly provided with guns
and mon. Once in possession Of tho city, our
iorces could bold it against all assaiiants, and
would, doubtless have the assistance Of thousa ads
OF its citizens
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-22
From w WHshlngtOn.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.
T9noc;eI IN thn Tr;huna

Especial to tho Tribune
The soldiers at Beaufort and the slaves on the
Island, will soon be picking the ungsthered cot
ton. The form r, under an order from Govern
m.nt. and he latter upon the impulse Of wages
directed to be paid them by Gen. sherman. Il is
also probable that tho cultivation OF the Sea
leland for the next Gotten crop, will be contracted
for by some resi- onsibe Yankee, who will be re-
qdired to employ the slaves abandoned by their
masters on the several planlatl. MS.
A new punishment for Virginia, is 1t hand
Congress will probably be called upon to change
the territorial boundaries Of delaware, 50 a. TO
give this little State all the land between Chesa
PeAke Bay aud the Del aware River, and to ch Ange
the boundaries Of Maryland as to give her sil
the Eastern counties Of Virginia. and to leave to
the State ~ orga.ized BY the Convention At
Wheeling, the territory between Blue Ridge and
the Ohio.
Private, but Trustworthy advices frem Europe.
in relation to Mexican affairs, have been received
spain and the spanish party in Mexico, have re-
solved TO impose hing upon that countrv, At
the point of tie bayonst- VI the three Princess
Monte is the favorite. Whether England and
France have fully acce led to this, is doubtful.
II is not believed our Government has taken any
steps 10 c0nntenahce these schemes sgainst the
integr,t of power in whose welfare VIC are most
nearly interested, or t. prevent Spain acquiring
country which is surely destined 10 be ours.
There is reason TOR believing that the rebel
force on the Lower Potomac have been wi,hdra-
within few days, leaving but the pickets and
small detachmebts to mam their batteries, and
peShaps one regiment about mile back from
Matthias Point. Many Of the camp fires which
were visible last week, have disappeared.
body Of rebel cavalry made . demonstration
en- our right h,nk this msroing, ~ the rexi-
me1,s were movins to the field review, bu. r..
tired hastily tow ards The close of tue review,
Heavy firing was heart on the tanks, creating
some commotion. Cause unknown
The report that the spanish Minister said he
would have demanded passports had Messrs Ma
son and Slidell been taken from spanish vessel,
or entertained such IN opinion, is untrue.
Gen. butler is here receiving his last iastruc-
tions ia regard TO his exprdition south.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-22
NUMBER 81.
Missouri News.

BOLLA, Nov. II.
Advices from tho south west are to the eject
that Price has abandoned his position at Caavlle
and is moving towrrd his old camp at Neoshos.
About 1000 Of his army, under Gen Harris, were
on the Kansas Line, directly wsst Of Carthage,
With the evident intent. on Of entering that State
and ravaaiRg its southern counties. Harrs's force
WAS p-insip.liy cavalry and indians. Lane vain
that vicinity With sbout three thousand infAr try.
The rebel state Legislature, in session q Nso-
shoe, he'd passed ordinance ol secession, and
united tho State with the Southern Contederacy,
and elected ten. Rains one Of The Ssnston 70 the
Confederate Congress.
IL was thought Gen. Parssns would be the other
Senator.
1t Vas said that Gen. Frost, Of Camp Jackson
notoriety, would take command OF Gen. kain's
division ol the rebel army.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-22
From W ~shingtOn.

WAsBIN0TON, Nov. Il.
Lord Lyons has made no offensive comments
upon the Mason and Siidell sffair. The reports
to the prejudice Of that Minister which have
been put in circulation posti,siy ccntrsdicted
in dipl. matte circles here and it il quite csrtan
that Lord Lyons will commit bresch Of cour-
tesy. II be has any communications to offer, they
will be msde in Official form, but there is no indi-
cation that such action 10 contemp plssed. The
tacts in the very c!ear;that Government
ought to seize the reLel commissioners in too
clearly established, to admit Of much argument.
Col. Mcleod Murphey's regiment gave an exhi-
bition Of the mode OF laying pontoon bridge over
the Anacosta river. The work was rapidly and
skiTlfully performed.
Gov Pierpont and staff have arrived here from
Wheeling VI.