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Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-28

The heartfelt thanks OF 60. d, artlI!eTS, 1olt'
Regiment n c. State Troops, are hereby ten
dered to the ladies' for their kind remembrance nc
am. very respectfully, vour oh't seryt
II. I. GJION, Capt. Art'y and Eng.
TR1BcrE OF TrAHxs-Capt J. S. Law, Com
nander of Artillery, very thankfully acknoWl-
e, G; the receipt of valuable presents from the
following ladies of Goose Creek neishborhoo",
sent to his company on the 39th nit !:
Mrs \. Perkins, Mrs. j. Jewell, Mrs T. Daw,
Mr.. NJ Hollcn, Mrs D. II. Brlnson, Mrs. Ad-
am HARRINGTON and Mrs Hardy Hooker.
SPECIAL, DESPATCH TO THE PETERS
BURG DAILY EXPRESS.
The following important despatch reached
us last night:
NORFOLK, Feb. 2.
The Dav Booh has received the New York
NtrqH and Philadelphia Inquarcr Of the 1st
Saturday which contain the following hlghly
gratifying news:
The Cunard steamer africa has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the 19th, being seveH
days later.
A coalition is abou. being forrnod between
England and France fi,r arn'ed irterVentIon
| in American affairs. The allies now vshenehtiy
object to the Stone fleet blockade off Charleston
Harbor and kiut that it is likclyto be lmpugned
by the great European powers with View to Its
! Hn1hilatinn.
The fTerGlf says that England has openly
broached the idea of an Anglo French interven
tion in our affairs having for its object the pacf
ication of the Federal and Cenfederates States o
North America. The tone of all the Engitsf
Journals points TO speedy objection to the block
ade. an attempt at direct intervention on thi
continent and recog, ition of the independence
of the Southern Confederacy by England an'
France.
The Paris correspondent Of the Herald say
that Napoleon viii take the lead in this matter
The presence Of Mason aud Slidell was anx
iously looked for in Paris
The London Herald, opposition (Derby) organ
defends the public character of Mason and Sill
! dell.
! ENGLAND is progressing with her preparation
for an immense naval and military di-pl in tn
Southern waters Admiral Sir r. Danes. in tn
Frigate Edgar, is to Join Admiral Nine of Hall
fax
The Sumter has been ordered to leave "a
dig and has gone to Gibraltar. The Fedora
Government (says Bennett) have sent fou
steamers ard three sailing vessels after he1
and the Constellation is fitting out at Ports
mouth, \. Il, for the same purpose.
An overland expedition is fitting out unde
General Lane, to attack Galveston, Texas.
Gen Scott is going to Key West for th
benefit of his health.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-28

WANTS TEE Boys At HoAE.-Col- Sinclair
wants those members Of his command who
have been home on leave Of abseGce to return
See notice in another columc.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-28
A COLLTSION

The splendid bay steamer Adelaide met with
an accident last evening in running down from
Balimore She ran into schooner at anchor
in the bay, the bowsprit of which stove IN
about ten feet Of the steamer starboard broad
side, forward 9th wheel, carrying away stan
chions and all The vessel will not miss her
regular trips in consequence, as the damage
done is not very extensive.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-28
THE ZOCAVE.

TIE Zouaze also sunk, was propeller gun
boat, carrying four guns-ons 30 FOUNDER
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-01-28
ORDERS TO SAIL.

It is said that orders have been received
there to re-enharl the New England troops
upon the Constitution, which sails shortly io1
ship Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
LATE ARMY MOVEMENTS.

The Confederate raid Ia the rear Of General
Burnside army proves to be Of more impor-
lance than at first reported. The troops en-
gagged In the movement are varlously estima
red at from twenty five hundred to four thou
sand. They made an attack on Saturday
morning on three regiments Of Federal troops
stationed at Dunafries, and being repulsed,
moved north to OccoQuan, where another fight
|occn,red the Federal troops at that point
maintaining their position. But few casualties
lit appears, occurred in either Of these engage
lnents From Occoquan the Contederates
moved still further north, encamplng at An
] andala. 9 miles from Alexandria, on Saturday
! nsbt, At last reports they had passed
through Vienna, on the Loudoun and Alexan-
Ilris railroad, fifteen miles northwest OF Alex
landria. md were making their way towards
lLeeslug. A number Of wagons and ambu~
lances had fallen into their hands, kesldes
lome forty prisoners They burned the railroad
lridge in Accotink, some twelve miles from
alexandria, on the Orange road, a consider
1be force of Federal troops were IN pursuit at
l&t accounts, = B alt Sun:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
0ele0raphif 0eu's.
FROM FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

fKSM ALIT IA tOChI IlOOEje
correspondence Of the Washington Chronicle
FAIRFAX c. H., Dec. 29-9 a. m.-The
forces at this point were thrown into consider
able excitement last night by the proximity OF
stuarts cavalry, which were marching on the
town. General Staughton telegrapbed Colo
mel Wyndham at Centreville to send him suttl-
Gent cavalry to scout the country between
Fairfax and Wolfe Run Shoals, where it was
reported the Confederates had crossed in force;
but as Colonel Wyndham had taken the First
Virginia cavalry and the Fifth New \ ork cav
airy to Union Mills, where it is said they were
needed the order could not be complied
with
All then that could be done, was to prepare
the forces at Fairfax, and await the coming OF
the Confcderates.
About 8 D. n1, firing WAS heard from the
picket posts on the Alexandria pike, and in
tcw minutes, our pickets were driven in to the
fist post outside OF the town, where they
awaited Charge they had not long to wait,
for in few minutes the Confederates came
uISulOE uD NllktlN Il uMnu4Cu bAtIo w onl
men
Before cur men opened fire upon them:
whether or not any were killed, We could not
End out; but the volley from the muskets of
the Federals had the desired effect, and their
whole force Immediately fell back The FEEDER
ais fred a few she'll after them. Couriers ar
rived at heaCouarters hourly, each with differ
ent reports; some said the Copfederates were
surrounding the town. So we expected TO be
attacked at daylight, but we were a9reeably
disappointed.
Norning came, and with it the repor; tina:
their whole force, (which was estimated at
1880, was in position three miles out on the
bike. Fourteen men Of the First Virginia
cavalry volunteered to go and learn as to the
truth Of the report. They went ana learned
THAT the whole force went toward Townsville.
J. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
DIED.

On Saturday, December 9th, LILA, aged
wears and months, and on Tuesday, Deem
Der so, 4. ALICE, aged Il years; children Of
Henry W and Catharine Z. Ferguson
M.s~ The funeral will take place tomorrow at
ternoon at 4 O clock
In Middleburg, Va. on Thursday. the 23d
Of October last, CATHARINE La WRENCE
aged Is months and II days, daughter of Law
renee B. and Virginia Taylor, of this place.
LYONS, in the 9th year Of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
MARRIED.

In Washington, Dec. Goth, by Rev. c. c. Bit
ting, Nj. CHAS. A. YOHE to Miss BETTE
STEINER, all Of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
SrCCEss or THE NEW CIRCUS TROUPE. =

SUCCESS or THE NEW CIRCUS TROUPE.
Moons combined Circus troupes gave most
brilliant and a; tractive performance last even
ing and elected from the audience the most en-
thusiastic applause NJ die. Ida the young
and pretty female rider, who appeared for the
first time, was quite feature, pete Jenkins .
and Jimmy Reynolds, were welcomed back,
and their efforts to please were most success
full. The Conrad brothers, Mons. Rochelle,
the boy and ponies and the remainder Of the
troupe gave an entertainment seldom witness
ed in one exhibition. The combined troupe ap
pear every afternoon and night this week, go
see them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30

Attention has been more than once called to
the ''mode and manner, ii which oysters are
measured from the vessels to the buyers; andlf
there is any person Cor persons) who can take
co3Dizence Of the matter, and apply remedy,
the thanks Of many citizens would be rendered.
As it is, the oysters are measured IN Old bs.s-
kets, aud the purchaser when he pays for two
bushels cannot calculate upon getting more
than bushcl and a peck. y. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

Bakers detectives yesterday seized three
thousand dollars worth Of goods from Major
CLANCY, who has recently been employed as
superintendentof the Government eating house
for feeding hands that work on the road being
constructed uear Aqua creek, A considerable
amount of liquor constituted part Of the sci
zure. Major CLANCY was discharged last Sat
urday.
Some Of the Republican members of Con-
gress, says the correspondent ofthe New York
Herald, are urging the necessity Of recognizing
the Southern Confederacy.
Considerable scarcity Of food prevails among
the 6shirg population Of some portions OF
Newfoundland \ petition to the governor
was numerously signed asking for government
assistance
There will be large amount-over seventy
millions-due the army in the course of week
and there are rumors that Mr.. Chase will en-
cleavor to secure the sum BY means OF loan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30
4 LEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 26th, 1862

4 LEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 26th, 1862
n SIR: The ladies constituting the committee
to raise funds for 4he purpose OF providing g
Christmas dinner for the sick and wounded sol
diors in the hospitals of Alexandria, desire to
express their thanks for the very generous and
efficient aid rendered them by your act in plac-
ing at their disposal the receipts Of your oques
TRAN exhibition, for the afternoon and evening
December 23d The soldiers in ali the hospitals
have been cheered and comforted with the eFi-
dence which has been furnished that they are
not forgotten, and their Christmas. although
spent far away from home and kindred has not
been without some Of the pleasant associations
peculiar to the day.
The committee wish you prosperity, and again
thank you for your generous kindness.
Respectfully.
MRS E. A DAYTON,
MRS NJ. +. MASSEY.
MRS J. T. SLOUGH.
J. NJ NIXON, Esq. Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-30

LIBERAL DONATION in these days Of sor-
row and universal grief, it is pleasant 10 know
that the band of Christian charity IS still active
in relieving the wants of the poor and the des-
tltute around us. The liberal donation of adj
ans & co. $ Express Company to tee Orphan
Asylum: in this city, deserves special notice,
and will elicit, we doubt not, most grateful
response from the helpless little orphans for
whose benefit the donation has been made
Great praise is due this enterprising company
zor this noble act Of genuine charity. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-03
COMGR ESSFONxL.
Kxxyu,s CONsRESs-Seeens s...,.,.
MoSDAY, March Z

MONDAY, AiaTch3
SESATE:-Aner the reception Of The Homestead
bill passed by she Hcuse--
Mr.. Lene presented the credentials OF Hon
Joseph A. w right, appointed bY the Governor Of
Indiana 10 Ill the vacancy In that States repre-
sentatiOn in the body occasioned by the exnu sion
Of Hon. Jesse d. Blight; who was duly swsrn
IN.
Nr. Wilmot presented several petitions for the
emaRCi patton OF the South nader the war poUeT
Of the Government; referred.
Also, resolution Of The rennsylvaula Iepisla.
tlrc relative &c the defsnces OF ths Delaware
River aud Bay referred.
Mr.. Wilkinson presented petition from New
Ork Tor Congressional action % reduce south
Caroline, Georgit aud Florida % the political
condition Of territories; referred
Mr.. Harris presented tEs petition Of all the
State Ctacsrs Of New ork, ssking Congress TO
confer or Gen. Wool the RANK Of nistsr General;
referred
Mr. Chandler reported back from tbe Commit
tee on Commerce, the blu REQ 1iring Uei -ers OF
American merchant vessels saIung q forrign
ports TO take the oath Of allegiance; bill passed
House. "A communication was presented fsctn
toe cretsry OF War \ response % = resolution
OF The tu-e, tansmittiag report OF the eugags-
T0ent a. Drainesvile
The Senate amendments % the b.il In relation
70 certain railroads in Missouri were c,coacurred
In.
A reSOlrton requesting She President Of the
United STATE :Dc"nmunicste 70 tie House cop ca
OF all correspondence Ia reisti m % che co dillon
81 Mexico, aud the design OF tee Allied Powers
Ia relation to the establishment Of monarchy
therein, was adopted
Mr.. Holman offered a resolution declaring that
Ia tue judgment Of the House the We should not
be p osecutcd fDr al other parpose than 70 pre-
serve the Cons t;tutiOn Ia It's preSeat f.rm
Mt. LovvJOy moved o lay the resolut ION on the
able. agreed to-yeas 60. nays Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-03
SWORDS FOR PREsEN
TIFFANY a. Co,

Nos. $50 and $50 BROADWAY, NEw YORK.
And No. 10 RUE RIcHELIEU, Pare,
IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS
OF ALL KINDS OF MILITARY WARES,
Solicit the 'tentlon of Civlo and Military Asso-
Citations, Commands on Nat,Ona' or Ststa service
Patriotic Clubs and individuals 20 their .Grse
stock of
RICH STAFF AND DRESS AMY AND
NAVY SWOhDS,
Their assortment includes the choicest
BLADES OF ENG LISH MANUFACTURE.
identical with those made for wilkinson, Of Lon
don, worn by the on GER Of the British Army. and
ties the eles antiy W ought
BLADES OF sOBISGEN ON TIE RHINE,
in hhTe and finish the recognized modern types Of
servIce8be
BLADES OF COLLINS, OF HARTFORD,
Besides thoss of other domestic fabrcln;a
CURED within the establishment, Will he found 70
comprise HlI requisite rtyles OF oruame tarron tie
tcabhard' beng Of ~ILVER STLvEF GILT. FRnNZE,
PLAIN or IREGILT SILvER PtaTRD BURN, n ~
sTEAL NIGH RATHER &c ulth q, nds 81 P.AIS
CHASED or e n 40 SAD 8 LII. or SOLID silver: O. Q
GRIP nnd OUnRIs UI the same vail e o! IA Ietlal
ORG .n6l design Should an ariIc Re OF
fxTRLoRpINARY ELEsANcE,
OF q richness and cCB Ia ess not Represented IN
STOCK, be CURED for presentatiOn, tie cApa IA
ties OF tRo taDlIs "msnt for the ms afNCture of
the CHI loeEt WORKS IN gold Std 81 VI and Is re
eral artistic resources are uausun Eu.sanr-sE n.
rs satisfactory and speedy proIuctioi I. Ia snsEer
70 orders, GesIEus AID estimates will be prom2t y
lndIyIdU.ls purchasing Swords of Tiffany a. Co
are Informed tina. ryeTy Glade is Eubieoteo te =
ever more severe than those e. Ioiuec } Cove,
msnt, before u is placed sale the testing book
Is In the establish N. ut anG ct the cUmnauI of ali
who prefer tmmedlste proof # ihs exec leaes OF
their SWORDS fe -e-drf
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PROPOSALS. ros VILLA. PUMPS, A..
MArO,s orrre,: w..Hrssyos. }

MAJORS UrrfcH, WASHINGTON,
Eebruary Is, lssf
PRoPosAis IN writing Will b received a. this
once, ~ TO y oecok m. on The 18th d.y Of MaroA
n nsrf. To- msEiss fsmp., Hyd,spts toss for ocg
neoessssy materials and woTkmansh no ~ digging
.sylpf. axinE and ocmpleiirs in The best Ias6Hsf
sts., ne e me FRS, District eoms@sed q he
the TSa Fou Sa "a. sst ssS SCENT s
and In the Third District composed Of the I ifth
ard sixth w % Is !s,eh sIstto b. bio for ~
for the term OF ons ear, commencing on the st ~
cations:
Digging and va Ing wells, including matsri,
to Be folr Inches ,hlct. q good hard brios ''''
Cleaning out wells, each.
T.EiDt 0ut cd walls shd pS'Gns In s,ue. PEI
Cases of eight feet lers,h, per foot.
Cases mole tksn Q ght feet length, per foot.
Coyerlnr new wells, including Nationals. The
less than three irohes ttict aid double.
Paving new wells, including brick and pump
Openns old wells. and covering same with Oh
Opening Old wells. and covering same with ncz
timber.
Sc sSs t can Be done IthCus ssfinss on.
the puma, each,
Makes new JOINTS IN old ogs.
New loss put m Old pumps, per loot.
view boxes ann pOnts In Oh puInpe, etcn.
New pumps, per foot.
Boxes and spoUts for new pumps, esol.
Copper cham beEs for pumps.
The top log OF the eumps To be OF the best SEA
sored white oak, and the remainder of the test sea
soned yellow pine.
FOR MIGRANTS.
Keeping the hyGrants IN TeRaIr, VIZ. stoppIcg al
the old ones, aud reS.iring the oldirons belonging
to them, when IL can be doae without taking the
Taxing OFT NJ drant, ard putting in s,me, sscb.
New hydraDt,, per foot.
Spouts for hydralts, each.
spout stones do do.
Painting pumps and hydrants. each,
IRON WORK.
per II.
spout and lower box irons for pumps, each.
New Joints TO old spears.
Rev spout and valve-irors for bydrsnsE-
Tns work and msteriss 20 be Gil OF ~ best ual
No offer will be received that is not made by
pract!ca pump maker.
The per,o or persons whose offer msy be 60
oepted Will be required to enter into Oond for one
thousand dollars: yith two good suretes. condI-
TONED Tor the fsIthfr performance cf his or their
contract; and should any contractor or contractors
fail or refuse to comply with Any c! the ooudi-
lions or terms of his or their contract o. TO exc
cute any work within the time BAned n the order
Of the Commls Toner directing It 20 be done, the
persons TO execute the came, or TO lu n sh the
tsIisis upon such terms sc he may dean expedleut,
IN which event the contractor or contractors so
failing shall be responsible 10 this Corporation for
any loss or damage 10 may sustain thereby, 81 the
Mayor ray at his discretion unlul the contract of
fe l4-Iaw4w Mayor
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DIED.,

Suddenly, MILES KELLY native Of Ireland
Nv Eots County Wexfo d, ageo q years.
HIS friends AID acsuain'anoss are rec psotfuly
invited to attend his funeral, On Tuesday after
noon, March 4. q! half past 2 O'Clock.
On Sunday night at II o'clock, QUEREAU, son
OF William q and Elizabeth a. FoIce, aged s
years eLd 10 m nths.
The friends Of the family arc invited to attend
the fansral. at tn Tesidenoe Of the par -nts Ter
street, on fu sday afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
On SUNDAY morning, March ID, Mr. JOHN
Chkk in tie 66th yesT of his age.
HIS friends and relatives ar. respectfully re-
dence; No. 363 street. between 18TH aud 18th, on
Tuesday ajax O'Clock pm.
On the I'd instant, WILLIAM WINFIELD
SCOTT, youngest son Cf Richard and Malvi ma
Clements aged months and " days.
The relatives and friends res peotfully invited
TO attend the funeral, from the re sidence Of his
parent on street, bstween 18th and 18th. on the
9Th instant, at O'Clock p. m.
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oUR MILITARY BUDGET

.Es.vKr -EE
Gen Eua,H ,rr'vsd Il wsh'astcn fys, Right
from Missouri.
GIN. sElTLDs
leaves Washington tonight 70 his oonmssd on
The upper Potomac, made vacant by the death Of
the gallant Lander. s.
TELEsRAFH TO NASHVILLE, rEss
The following dispatch received here shows
that telegraph communication Is now complete
20 Nashville:
NASHVILLE, March 4 1852
To JeiR 4. Ka5soH, ErSf Assfs aAt PoSsssas,sr
GsAsTal The Federal dag is floating over the
Pcst Ori-e here ] am in charge Of the oeoe;
viii retain Il until relieved BY oEders from the
Department A n MARYLAND,
Special Agent P. q. Department.
CAPTURE or CONFEDERATE SCHOONER
The following Issn extract fcon a letter rs-
ceIved in this city: ..E
L. s. SCHOONER KTrTATtNNT. az aseke, RI
RaeoOa PstHt, Jan 30, 1852 On the 2stb inst
we captured the Schooner &. Msior Barber ., load.
ed with arms, ammunition, a. The csrpo will
amour to $50 ooO- A very good day's work for
US The schooner stood In for shin island shoaI
waiting for tue pilot, Henry Coos who. nv the
wav, we had captured the day before We board
Ell her with our boats, and took her without re-
sistance. There is another vessel expected in
every day. IL she comes, the "KittstinnyD will
be ready to receive her with open Grms. ID.
OFFICIAL Confirmation OF THE EVACUATION or
COLUMBUS.
Ths Rebels bEyH'Sg thsiy Water QEa-fe-s asd
RsnOviHg sast' Hsary GSss-P-o6obIs De-
SfrSct'oz % COlEwbES
The following dispatch was received yesterday
from Commodore Foote, dated Cairo, March LIST =.
" Lieutenant Commanding PHELPS sent with
fig OF ttlce to-day, 20 Columbus has this
moment returned, and reports that Columbu.
10 being evacuated. He saw the rebels hum
ing their winter quarters and removing their
heavy guns on the bluffs; but the guns in the
water batteries remain tRtact. He also saw
large fierce of cavalry drawn up ostentatiou.lv
on the bluffs, but no infantry were 90 be
seen, as heretofore, and the eDcampmeut seen in
our armed reconnaissance, a fe " DAYS since,
has been removed Large fires were visible in the
town OF Columbus aud upon the river banks
below, indicating the destruction Of the town.
military stores aud equipments
tSGned,) \. FoOTE, Flag OGlceT."
IL Is believed here that our army hss By thi,
time occupied Columbus
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TIE Isp1AN H.ns Docren,

From Canada, will describe diseases and tell hit
patients the nature Of their complaints OF H.
ness, without receiving any informa-
ton from them. EE
No charge for Consultation OF Adrfes.
OUR MOTTO. -s.e
We use such Balms az have no strife
With Nature or the Laws Of Life:
With Blood our hands we never stain
Nor poison men to ease their pain.
Our Father-whom all goodness Ills,
Provides the means to cure all ills;
The simple Herbs beneath our feet,
Well used, relieve our pain complete.
simple Herb, simple Flower,
Guild from the dewy Lea
These, these shall speak with touching power
OF change and health to the.
Room No. IL, Washington Building, Penn. av-
enue, corner of 9TH street.
Canadian references of the Indian Herb Doctor.
Cir f. Heads, Governor Of Canada. -.
Hon. by, Stearns, Mayor Of Montreal, G. K.
Hon. Geo. Hall, Mayor OF Quebec, C. e. d.
Hon. John Hutchinson, Mayor Of Toronto, c. W
Hon. J. b. Robinson. ... .....
Hon. Jas. Cummings, Mayor OF Hamilton, @ w
Hon. w. Matthews, Of Brantford, C. w. ..
Hon. w. Barker, Mayor Of London, c. w.
w. Savage, late Col of Artillery.
H. p. Dwight, Supt. Of Montreal Telegraph.
J. Taylor, Justice Of the Peace, Toronto, @. w.
X. II. Crook, Alderman, Toronto, C w. o.
J. Ur9unart, Surgeon, Toronto, c. w. e.
fe lift ..-a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-03

lsIERRsTISG PUBLIC SCHOOL EXHIBITION On
Friday evening last the female depa Ttment of the
Second District School Miss F. II Boggs teacherl
gave, In their school room, which Is located in
the second story OF the large building at the
northeast corner Of the Intersection OF Tenth and
ID streets, an exhibition which wa. attended by a
number Of the friends Of education in this CITY
IL appears that the young ladies Of the FIRST class
some weeks 81 ncr appointed two Of their mum Der
Misses Ella Wheatley and SalIie e. Rodierl
as addresses. To these two was entrusted the
duty Of examining the exercises Of the class in
literary composition for the month Of February
aud selecting from among them suitable pieces az
contri buttons for paper to be read In public at
the close Of the month Accordingly, on Friday
last, invitations were extended TO the friends Of
the SC hoOis 70 attend the reading Of the hrst num-
Der Of The Literary Mirror, contributed TO and
edited by the young ladies Of the first class Of the
second district school, female d. partment w ash
conq1ers all things" and the contributions were
read by Mas Rodier and Miss d E. Duvall-Miss
Wheatley being sick. There was an editorial
and a number OF articles on various subjects
They were read clearly and distinctly and were
Of no little merit, and one or two Of the pieces
were marked by much originality and power.
The reading was a2reeably Interpreted with
the singing Of quartettes, choruses, dc by the
pupils Of the whole school, under the leadership
Of Prof ] 4. Daniel.
The drawings OF the pupils, and the traces OF
their exercises in Algebra (stilI visible on the
black oOardl evidenced thesr proficiency in those
branches Of study.
This interesting AFFAIR Is the first Of a monthly
series Of smilar exhibitions proposed TO be given
by this school.