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Boaus News FaOa Observation-Disclosures
this morning we received the following false dis
patch from Charleston:
n, CHARLESTON, April 0, 1861.
w. d. Vdii1ch, Editor STAY:
SanguinarY fight this evening between the
OOyernment ana :. G.. troops. -Four vessels sunk
the balance went out to sea disabled Goyern.
ment troops suffered severely. Loss !. c. troops
'!snI- JSo. n. MARTIN.
we thank the sender for being more homes,
than the rest Of the tribe of would be hoaxer. of
the Press. to the extent Of preparing the cost of
teiegraphing his falsehoods
Concerning this bogus news, we have to saw.
that II is physically impossible that either of the
vessels recently scot from the North by the Gov
eminent, could have reached the port of Charles
ton last evening. Their draft OF water i,such
that put single one Of them-the Pawnee-can
cross Charleston bar in smooth weather; while in
such weather as was experienced in that quarter
last evening, 1t Is not posi- Die that her comman
der would have gone within twenty miles Of IL,
breakers, II having had time to get 10 them
which be did not have
Thus, Mr.. Martins dispatch cannot possibly
convey to US the truth.
we may add, further, that this dispatch reached
Warrington last night, and that we have an adj
diaonal dispatch this morning, that left Charles
Ton AZ III m last night, from a reliable cores
Pondent, making no intima;ion whatever that
EostiIities had actually commenced
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS - The President
has made the following appointments:
George Rowland, Postmaster at Sacramento,
Cal
William B. Sharp, U. =. attorney for the north
ern district Of California.
-Dimmick, U. 3. attorney for the southern
district Of California.
John }. Vedder, Postmaster at Schenectady,
NY.
John T. Jenkins, Postmaster at New Bruins
wick, Nj.
Charles B. Griffin, Postmaster at Newark, N. ].
Joshua Jones, Postmaster at Trenton, n. J.
Samuel Biddie, Postm aster at Allegheny, Pa.
Charles n. Eldridge, Postmaster at Davenport
Iowa.
Arthur A; Denny, Register of Land Once at
Olympia, w. T.
Joseph cushman, Receiver at Olympia, w. T.
Henry A. Kennedy, Of Nd, Register of Land
Once at Vermillion, Dacetah.
James Wheny, Of Va, Receiver there.
Elisha Whittlesey, Of Ohio, First Comptroller
fthe L. s. Treasury.
Thos. Hovey, Postm aster at Hallowell, Me.
John Berry, do. at Gardiner, Me.
G. r. McF adden, at Waterville, Me.
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THAT EUROPEAN FLEET.-The Paris cnrrespon-
dent Of the n. Y Times writes: "a fortnig BIT ago
announced TO you that the French and English
Governments, In view of the threatened civil war
In America, Were about to send out feet Of mod
ern-built war frigates, audience for the COM
ing struggle. One Of the French friyates 1.-THE
toudre) has just sailed, the lmpetueuse Is soon to
follow, and third Is In rapid preparation. The
present rendezvous Of these vessels Is Vera Cruz
where they will go first to look after French inter
ests, and from whence they may watch the pro-
gtess OF events In the United States and be ready
at moments warning to steam to any point
where Their presence NAV be reQnired -
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The VIRGINIA CONVENTIONS COMMITTEE OF
oned to ask Of the President the
Governments purpose In sending troops, provis-
ions and munitions from New York, lard, it is to
be taken for granted, at the same time to inform
him, officially, what the body they represent pur-
pose doing, as well as the purposes for which the
Ol!garchy last week called out twelve thousand
additional troops)-did not reach w ashIn ton last
evening, as had been expected
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pJThe estate OF the late Austin Smith. oy Hat.
held Mass is believed to reach the value of aano
Wv, Ihough ne never was taxed for above SlOO 600
because be threatened to leave the town ~ ~
for more. NA'u
TEk WHAIHER.-The following report OF the
weather Tor the morning 10 made from the Amer'
lean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the smith.
about7 O'Clock. 80
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, MOVEMENTS AT OLD PoINr CoMroRr-Tbe
Nofioik Day Book states that the troops at Fort
ress Monroe are not allowed to pass beyond the
picket guard and the strictest military disci
prevails On the lst instant there were lived
at the fort, from Baltimore, twelve hundred boYe.
oa graPe shot, together with great many iron
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Spirit Of the Msrning Press

The InfsIIigsncsr argues that the Government
Intends establishing on the western frontier of
Texas fortified post, for the purpose Of holding
in check the VI exicans and Indians
The Republican says there Is nothing really for
midable in the present crisis, and predicts that
before the year Is out tie leaders of secession will
have been hanged or driven into exile.
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DEPARTMENT. NEWS.

REMOVED AND APPoINTED-Mr. Jno. Larcomb,
oil This city, has been appointed to 81 500 per
annum clerkship In the Office of the Superinten-
dent Of the Public Printing vice Mr.. H. w.
McKnew removed
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NEW BOOKS just received bI

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msII Sl.5J. n Outcast. or Virtue and Faith Nv
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3TTbe number Of French troops in the Papal
states is stated by the Roman correspondent of the
London Times to be between nineteen and twenty
thousand men, nearly three times as many az were
there at the eginning Of las. summer The de-
tachments which have arrived lately are said to
be small In number and not more than sufficient
the vacancies made by death, disease &c Some
OF the detachments have advanced an far an tfty
miles from Rome. Although General Goyon rs a
decided Roman Catholic, tnere has been much
il-wll lately between him and the Roman
authorities, and the French troops to cordially
hate the Papal service.
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Nor so.-The story saying that a few nights
since some twenty U. 8. Marines deserted from
their barracks in this city, is a mistake. On the
night In question not one deserted. Saturday last
was their quarterly pay day, the period at which
desertions are always most numerous I'm every
regular service Since the frst of the month there
have been but Eve desertions from their barracks,
notwithstanding Saturday night was their nav
day, a. explained above. hlsnumber is unu,u.
ally small considering that fact, and the addition
al fact that the garrison Is now twice as large as
usual
We have fay'her to add, that the number of de-
sertons OF ersis;ed army soldiers stationed here is
NOT large as has been alleged On the contrary,
tnat III 10 so small is matter Of aston!shment To
military men, In view Of the considerable force
now concentrated in the Federal Metropolis.
where their dicipline 10 necessarily very ierent
from that under which troops are usually kept, at
isolated posts.
IT'S due to these troops that We should add that
they are remarkably quiet, orderly, and well be-
haved Elen, generally.
some one has egregiously imposed on our eve
ming contemporary, in this connection, evidently.
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Nor so.-No appointment Of Postmaster a,
Springfield, Mass, has yet been made by the
President, as alleged In the Press
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TIE MILITARY MOVEMENTS OF THE OLIo.Rcpv
turn out to be much more extensive than
was dreamed Of in this quarter a week ago. The
act that Davis has certainly ordered out at least
l2,Ooo troops more than were previously in the
ohgsrchyb service-some seven or eight ,hous.
.ha-seems to be entirsly ignored by the patriot.
IN me Virginia Convention who profess to be filed
WIN 20 earnest desire to prevent the effusion Of
olood. They seem to be able to zee nothing what.
ever threatening to disturb the sta,ss Of tbing,
,no'e remarkable and foreboding preparations;
outifthe Government loads ship with mpn,t,on,
OF moves fourth as many troops, they cry out:
" Keep the peace. keep the peace .,
Men OF common sense, under inch c,,cn,-
Stances will be prone to conclude that the n,s,s,
vauon OF the peace is not what they really desire.
on' rather that, let the oligarchys military mr.,
poses be what they may, they aim simply 10 In.
sure iheir success, at whatever cost to the Govern
ment that may result from lack Of due prepara.
ton on its part to dsfecd itself when st,actsd
with ere and sword.
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By CLEARY q GREEN. Auotione.-.
300 Ntafk street

rSovrsR SALE OF vALUAsLE I'M.
trust dated the 18th day Of March Is s So AZ q
,sSotSsa among the land records Of the count ~
e sSs SD g Or .Ss RI ,Ss
srtusssd IN "a; al those PIECES Or parcel. Of ground
Known And oesigns,ed as Lots numbered tS,, soe
sSe Ssn spe thirty hve tssl in square numbersd
imnroyensa,s Hn three, t5cS, together WIN The
ao,, S.nenLs tnereon, cons sting Of a are 49,
pesen ent, suitable for q store WIN nne
SAID property 10 located on the south IA. ~ -
- T sU1sa, % eetyeea - and sth sis. "
basno. ~ sse; aSoo 70 be paid in cash; and the
uest on the premises W eeoco OF
81 the terms Of SAFE be not complied with vsA,,
1891 aass from the day II sale. the Tfustse ~
rist ~ ne nt 20 resell the "a properly AZ tSe
'eA eno cost OF the hret purchaser
% s.axad. cLEARY 4 SREkn, A1e;.
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- Some misereant In Cleveland hurled ston.
An ~. s,ls Of Perry, breaking the sword he holds
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see our local columns for interesting details In
this connection.
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PAYRonaI-

No DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA appointments had
been made by the President up TO p. m to-day
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III The Albany Argus thinks the custom of
"encoriDg" is as illbred calling twice for sou o
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THE EVENING STAR.

WASHINGTON CITY:
wEDNE April 9, 1861.
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E'OR SALE-A young HORSE. abolt Is hands
nigh; warranted sound aud gentle, and n
WI WORK anywhere; sold because the IN
owner has 20 further nse for him. Inquire GA
at I'EhlNG q FOf'S National Livery stables
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Boous News FaOa CHARLBsTOS.-Atgo'clock
thls morning we received the following false dis
patch from Charleston:
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LOST AND FOUND.
BOARDING.

VACANCIES FOR A GENTLEMAN AND
between lIth aud 18th. an Io-3,.
FURNISHED FRONT ROOM on SECOND
y moor Tor rent, with or without Beard. Rent
low. Apply on Eleventh ST., between C. street and
Pa av., Opposi Thester ap 10 cts
ROOMS WITH BOARD, &C. CAN BE HAD
1e at No. 4O3 Thirteenth at sp s-eosts
BOARD --Plea,ant Rooms. with BOARD can be
- had 81 No. 2S -Four and a-he'f 81,
ap 0-<W (RepuhiIcan.D
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RhiLlFf'S SALE.-0n THURSDAY MORN.
~ Nc, April 18th, At 10 O'Clock, at the store NJ
n =. Stear, On Pa. avenue, near Express Il a.
Ils oo1es Segars, various brands; xc7 nen.r.
sme 90 Tobacco; Ibs. Dunkirk Smokine foSsn
sssorteS SegsI Stamps; S. papers fiSeD emf tn,
ofhcSo; Soxes Chewing Tobacco; 2o5 Pipe Resd,;
Iobsseo; 70 Snuff Jars; Window SIN; scs
sss,ttoena.n. Tobacco Case; tobacco Knife;
era empty Boxes; lot Reed stems: aoS pssss 4
n san 6ofss q sessr smokers; Portemonnsirs:
lot Msts,iTripesi Segar Eases; go empty Boxes:
nal gross OF Matches; Tin Snsff Cans.
uoI ms oash IN bankable MONEY
=, m n use and Store for rent; inouire of JoaN
sps.dt: ,,EhkEfNoLDs, Bsiiif.
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3y J. c. MCGUIRE q CO. AuctIoneers.
CHlCRERING PIANO FORTE, FRAT
- HAEP AID HOUSEHOLD FuRNTTuRR IN nv
MI Esd AT hUCIIoS.-Dn H UR SnAY
MokN VI, Apr!l llth. oem7 enclng st 10 O'Clock,
W snd Al sts-, IN which are e braosd-
Mshosany Case eh-octave ChickerIng Piano
] Frat Single Action barr
Chairs.
pam.sk covered Receptlon and ParIor Chslrs
Marble-top Center and SIDE Tables,
FRENCH Chlntz covered Sofa, Arm and Parlor
CARPET covered Reception Chairs, Oval Mirror.
Manogsny Bookcases and Shelves, Mahogsny
Whatnot,
D.mask Lace and Chin,z window cur.,n,.
Scompete Painted sud Gilt Gotta &c Chamber Suits.
8 do Plain Painted do do
Husk and Cotton and Husk Mattresses, B.anrets,
Comforts, &c.
Parior and Chamber stoves,
Chintz covered Easy Chairs
Walnut Extension Dining Tab'e
Table Cutlery and Linen.
China, Glass and Crockery Ware
Clinton Air tight Design Cookinr Stove
Kitchen Requisites,
All O'Clock, IN front Of the premises
hockaWst style Family Carriage and act OF Hsr-
ap8-a J: MCGUIRE CO. Auct..
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By GkEEN a. WILLIAMSI Auctioneers.
HOUSEHoLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
IL TURK WINE AND LIQUoR SroRE VTNre..
MAat FACTORY IN FINE OPERATION UNDER THE
quick PROCESS, AT AucTIos-On THURSDAY
NO. 392 Seventh ttIest, three doors north on ri
sueet north, an ehosllent aesOrtu ent of Lilo uors
wines. vinegar, Furniture, &o., nameI,-
Lot oi Stand Casks. painted,
Lot OF Whisky IN bottles,
Zine lot Cognac and other Brendies in bottles
Fine lot Bitters, Cordials and Holland Gin m 40
Fine lot Percussion Caps, Lamp Wick and Steel
Fancy Soaps. Tea Caddies, Letter Press and Iron
sets Scales and Weights,
hne set brass Scales and Weights,
EqnEes, Measures and Scoops,
With many oth er ftlces Ia thesshop keep,ns lima
ALSO,
The Furniture in the house, comprising q general
N. BAY person deslfing TO purchase the y,p-
ssH ManuiactoTy AZ private sale can rtceive IN
oerslsned prev Gus 10 da, Of rale. 'e en-
Terms cash In current funds
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3,OoO tun line Of battle-ship looks very lone
some with only 100 men on board This is ex.
acHy the case with /" the North" She has so re-
cruts, IA marines, and about 30 permar mt mon
who might be left out, as they have done all the
anty providence gave them power to perform.
Inc short watches Of the Powhatan were made
up on board the feceivings ship, and many Of the
actors who were to open the Nautical TbeaterS;
on the LIST OF April, have gone to play more i'm
portant parts than those on the programme at the
" scuttle butt" The condition of the North Car.
onha 10 not satisfactory. 1t Is even doubted
whether she could be removed two rods with
safety. She was built at Philadelphia forty-opr
years ago, and has been so long at the NAVY Yard
that even green reporters know her from 'the last
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MRS. NJ. l.. BISHOP Ard Miss r. GAIR- Of
W ,olo Chesnut ST., PhilsdtlphIa. wound "a
ecldIiy lnform the aides of Washing tor -
fhis city for this season Those wishing to seoure
las hlonsble ana elegant BONNETS should call At
@-N @Nsh ess'
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/ WILL BUY AND GIVE A HIGH PRICE
Tor Autog TsPhs Told letters from ce ebraied men,
ere fanph cts and w nTks on American pistorv
DC Letters Of Washington much waited, Ad
dress X. SPRlNG, 545 north Twelfth ct, Phiia-
ueipnll, Ia.
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TCo CURSE OF LECTURES AT ST.
u, PAUL,S LUTHERAN CHURCH,
C0RNER OF AND ELEVENTH STRYRTs

ENoR SALE-One pair fine WORK HORSES.
inquire al the Office OF the w ashington House
The Carrollton sun., 1861-03-30

I have not only obtained clue, but am
able to lay my finger upon tho guilty
parties Would you like to hear of my
discoveries ?
sYes-I am all impatience. Please
go on
The sub-agent drew his chair close
to mino, and listened eagerly while L
told tho facts I had gained since my ar
| rival.
In tho first place, then Monsieur
| Berrot,' I said, the discovery Of this
| morning renders it certain thatwe have
| selected the right theatre for our opera
ton. There is no question that these
mur ders have been committed in this
town, since I'VE have seen one of the
| Victims
The sub-agent nodded affirmatively,
and l continued
| First, then, it seems rather remark
able that these wounds should all be
| inflicted in tho back. AS to the man
ner Of the inf1iction, am not prepared
to explain; but it seems rather copclu-
sive 10 me that all tho blows musts have
been produced by theSsame hand. In
tho noxt place, does it not seem singu-
| Lar that every one of those unfortunate
men has been a stranger!'
| Now that / think of it, it does. as 1
live,' the sub-agent thoughtfully. re-
Piled. But what do you argue from
this fact? 2
Il will draw my inferences in mo-
ment. You will remember the circum-.
stance of M. Lamar counting his mon
ey in the diligence in our presence;
we have seen his dead body lying in
the public streets, rified of the money.
Thore is now one question in my mind;
did or did not M. Lamar lodge in this
house last night 2 4
Tho landlord told me did not,' said
M. Bcrret.
80 he told mo-but I prefer to- in
Ivcstigate for myself. We had it last
night from Lamar's own lips that it
was his intention to stay at this inn
until morning, and am inclined to the
belief that he did put up hero last night
notwithstanding that no body appears
to have seen him within tho house. 1t is
probable that he retired Immediately to
his room, and communicated with no
one but the inn-keeper or ono OF the
servants. Now, Mons. Berrct, let mo re-
cur to q circumstance which / think es-
The Carrollton sun., 1861-03-30
CITY OF GARROITON PARISH OF JEFFERSON, La SATURDz

bHbly true in every PARTICULAR WOULD
| greatly fear, avail little as proof to
charge tho villaimous inn-keepor and
his servants-who undoubtedly are the
criminals-with these crimes. There
is now one decisive step to bo takon.--
propose to pass night in this mystic
rious chamber
Mr.. Berret heard my quietly spoken
words, and looked perfectly aghast with
astonishment.
sWhat, Outlet? are you mad 2 no
exclaimed. Pass tho night in that
Internal slaughter house! Why, arc you
tired of life Consider the danger, and
the great loss to tho service which your
death would OCCASION
The earnestness with which the last
| remark was made was so perfectly ludi-
crous that refrain with difficulty from
laughing. But l soon succeeded i'll
silencing his objections, if not in salts
flying his scruples.
You have, believe,' L then said, "a
considerable amount of mony with
Eyou.'
sYes, Mon Dieu, had this rascally
landlord known it last night, l might
be as cold as poor Lamar Can't ii
answer you any purpose 2
"A very important one. Lend me youi
pocket-book.'
Still holding it in my hand,
descended the stairs, tho sub-agent
following. The inn-keepor was sitting
|.behind his bar, seemingly half asleer
and half awake, but the instant no saw
the pocket-book, his dull eyes Lighted
up with an eager CLEAN, and he watched
nv motions with strict attention.
The amount is correct / said alont
to M. Barret. Two thousand francs
this, then, discharges the dobt.'
Thon walking up to tho bY, l sni'
to tho n-koeper-'Tho room which
Iyou have given mo does not suit in tn
least; have you not larger one whor'
/ can lodge 2
Yes, Monsier,' the man replied, witt
remarkably alacrity Il should hav
spoken of it myself. There is larg
and pleasant chamber next to tho ono II
which you slept last night. DO mo tn
favor to occupy it as long as yo'
please
You had better decline ore it is to-
The Carrollton sun., 1861-03-30

hours, and was lying in Il half uncoh-
scious state, when I was awakened by
heavy, though smothered groan. L
was perfectly sure that 1 had not
mistaken the sound, and mentally
decided that it was occasioned in some
manner in the:next room. | sat up and
listened intcntly. But heard nomore,
although l placed my ear close to the
wall. Whatever the strange sound
may have bcon, it was not repeated.
Upon asking for the sub-agent tho
next morning, I was told he had risen
before mo and left the inn.
The idea then occurred to me that
might have an opportunity to pass half
an hour with Mons. Lamar; and ad-
dressing the landlord, u heavy-browed,
ill-featured man, | asked for him. The
man elevated his brow in surprise,
and declared the wine-seller had not
been in the house for month.
Perhaps you do not know M.
Auguste,' said I.
But I do, Monsieur, perfeotly,' he
replied. You must be mistaken about
seeing him here.'
He was certainly herein this
town-last night
But not in this house-you're
thinking of some one else
ASH walked away, l noticed that he
! followed me suspiciously with his eyes.
His manner seemed strange to me. 1t
was in fact rather anxious and over
strange, as though he wished very
much to impress it upon my mind that
| Mons. Lamar had not been in the hO-
tel. Upon further reflection, however,
| was forced to confess that | really
| had not seen tho wine merchant in the
| hotel. True, he did not inform mo that
he had changed his mind, and Il dis
missed the subject from my thoughts
Passing into the street, / strolled on
in search of the sub-agent. 1had CON
tinued my walk for but few moments
when upon turning corner, L came
abruptly upon u singular and terrible
scene, A number of persons were
crowded in confusion upon the sidewalk
and among them as it happened, Mons
Berrot. Ho quickly saw me, and seiz
ing my arm conducted mo forward tc
the object of common attention. Il
was, as had already began to suspect
another victim of the mysterious assas
sin of St. Ives; the body of Il man lay
extended upon the pavement, face
downward, the back penetrated by
deep ghastlY wound. But no words
can describe my astonishmont and hor
ror when upon the face of tho corps
being exposed, | recognized my age
acquaintance, NJ. Augusto Lamar
The sub-agent started back in surprise
and for a moment we both gazcd at th
body in silence. My habitual caution
however, soon returned, and DRAWN!
M. Bcrrot aside, / whispered Il fey
words in his car.
'Now, Monsieur Bcrrct, if you vii
follow my instructions, think | shaI
be ablo to solve the mystery in th
! course Of tho next twonty-four hours
Have this body conveyed rs quickl
os possible to some place where it ca
be kept privately, and then search an
sec whothor those five thousand franc
=. 4 I, I va