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overwhelming force, and an order was given
to retire. The entire column moved to the
west side Of the Shenandoah, all retreating.
covered by a company of the Fiftylnint th
Cavalry. After crossing another stand was
made. Many shots were exchanged, when
the New York cavalry broke and retired,
riding through the ranks of our infantry.
Banks army then retreated towards the
Potomac, having several fights before reach
ing the river, which he crossed in good or
der. His loss as reported up to the Is: inst,
was 80 killed, 1872 wounded and 822 miss
ing; and loss of about so wagons out Of
500. President Lincoln Immediately sent
renforcements to Banks, who re marched
his army into the valley of the Shenandoah,
when in turn Jackson and Ashby began to
retreat before the Federal troops. On Sun,
day morning their army was put in motion
towards Strasburg shortly after daylight.
1t was reported that they in their march
down the valley, encountered Shields and
Fremont, who had joined forces, at Middle.
ton, and were defeated, losing ten guns
WAsHlNGroN June 81.
F. +. Low was qualified and took his seat
as a representative from California in the
House to day
The House bill, Furnishing polygamy in
the Territories of the United States, and an.
nuling certain Acts of the Territory Of Utah
passed the Senate to day-S7 to 2-Latham
and McDougal voting no.
Later advlces from the East to Juue 5th
says that Fremont's command had arrived at
Strasburg, in the valley of Virginia. lie
came up with the rebel rear guard, and a
skirmish took place. The rebel army is re-
ported 10 be retreatiny.
In the battle near Richmond, on Saturday
and Sunday there was 5000 instead of 200
killed, as previously reported. The New
York and Pennsylvania regiments OF Casey's
division, are said to have acted badly. The
rebels were finally defeated and compelled
to retire in great confusion.
Gen. Hslleck reports to the War Depart
ment, that Gen. Pope had pursued the enc
my south of Cornith with 10000 men, and
had captured 10000 prisoners and $4,000
stand of arms.
The bill tla, passed Congress for the pun
ishment of polygamy imposes fine of $500
and imprisonment for not less than five years.
The bill to recognize Hayti and Liberia
passed the House by vote of SO to 81.
The bombardment of Fort Wright con
tinues.
Gen. Wool has been transferred from
Fortress Monroe to the command of Balti
more. Gen. Dix goes from Baltimore TO
Fortress Monroe.
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Magnolia Liquor Store.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
RURNEY A. ETUESGUNS PrOnrietnr.

WHOLLSALE ANU ALL.
McBURNEY 4 HIGGINS, Proprietors,
COMMERCIAL STREET, AUBURN.
THE proprietors have removed one door from
l. their old stand to the building formerly
known and occupied as Fedberg' Clothing Store,
where we will be happy to see our old friends
and the public in general. We have just received
direct from Sun Francisco, the largest and best
stock OF Liquors, Wines, etc., ever brought to
Auburn, consisting of all The select brands Of
Champagne. such rs
Longworth's Sparkling Catawba,
Heidsck do do
Rose de Maines do do etc.
Hennessey Brandy Martcl do.
Chas. Revires do Jules Rovin do and others.
Jamaica. Santa Cruz. and New England Rum.
Old Bourbon, Homestead. Monongahcla,
Scotch and Rye Whiskey.
Sherry, PORT Madeira, Claret and California
Wine.
champagne Cider Schnapps, Bitters and all
the different kinds Of case liquors to be found in
the market.
In returning their thanks to their old friends
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
the proprieIors would desire q continuance Of the
same, with the assurance that at their establish
ment will always be found superior liquors, which
will be sold to dealers and families at the very
lowest rates. MCBURNEY Il HIGGINS.
Auburn, April 26th, l862.-my
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INSOLVENT DEBTORS NOTICE.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS NOTICE.
John Long vs. His Creditors.
In the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial
District, Placer County, California.
nURSUANT to an order of the Hon. B. F.
Myres, District Judge in and for said county,
the Creditors of John Long, an lnsolvent Debtor,
are hereby notified to be and appear before said
Judge, at chambers in Auburn, on Saturday the
I4th day of June. A. D. 1862. at O'Clock, P. NJ,
of said day, to show cause, if any they have, why
an assignment of said lnsolvents estate e., should .
and liabilities, in pursuance of the statutes in
such case made and provided. And it is further
ordered that in the mean time all proceedings
against said Insolvent be stayed, aud that this
notice be published at least once week Tor four
consecutive weeks in the placer Herald"
weekly newspaper published in the town OF Az
burn aud county aforesaid, prior to the said l4th
"' in WITNESS WHEREOF, have
e.; i;:;'s e.; E 81 ?ss e.: s: 81 d, q
49, "'' Henry GooDrNG Clerk.
Nay 10th, 1862 -4V
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Family Grocery Store.
HENRY STONE,
In the Brick Building, next door to the
Magnolia Saloon, Commercial st. Auburn.
HAVING purchased the Store of Isaac 3. Leach
Ill the undersigned has opened at the above
place, u Family Grocery Store, where he now
has and will be constantly receiving afullsupply
OF Flour, Corn Meal, Barley, Wheat,
rHHis Risee. s"; Sugar. Tea, CoGee,
Candles, Fish, Bacon,
CORDAGE AND STONEWARE.
Also, superior qualities of all kinds of
OILS & PAINTS,
Burning Fluids, window Glass, Brushes,
Tar, Grease, &c.
FRESH BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE,
WILDE kept on hand all the time, and Families
may rely upon obtaining the best and freshest in
the market.
Picked and Preserved Fruits.
The Undersigned being determined to sell at
the lowest cash rates. invites the patronage OF the
public.
Auburn, March Sth. lS62.-my
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THE FINEST STOCK OF
JEWELRY
Ever offered in town can be found at the
M. ANDREWS,
Commercial street, Auburn.
CONSISTING OF
Gold. silver and Diamond Watches OF
the best English, swiss, aud American
manufacture.
Etruscan, Carbuncle, Pearl, Coral, Gar
Pins and Earrings Of all styles and pat.
terms.
Band, Chain, Ribbon and Alumenum
Ballet.
Diamond, Gold and EnamicIled LOckcts OF
all styles and patterns.
Gold and silver ThimbIes, Qurtz Seals,
Chains ana Gold Keys of all patterns.
Geid u"s anacoHai E rS Ssek c%siSs OF ali style. styles
an. pate las.
tion nj ond Crosses.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal, Regard,
Enamelled. and Gold Rings of all styles
and patterns.
Gold and Enamelled Buclles---Ane as-
sOrtment.
Gold and Quartz Slides.
Stone Cameo. Etruscan, Gold stone, Car
buncle, AlumenuIn, and G old Sleeve But
tons and studs.
Gold, silver aud Steel Spectncles.
silver Gard Cases, Cups, Butter KNIVES,
Salt spoons. etc.
Gold and Silver Pens and Pencils, Of the best
makers--a great variety.
Silk Hair Ribbonand Leather Guards.
Marine. Caleudarand Office Clocks.
All of which will sell at reduced prices TO
cash.
mrWatches Clocks and Jewelry repaired IN
warranted.
Ms-All kinds Of California Jewelry made B.
order.
Engravingand Cutting done with neatncss art
dispatcn.
NJ. ANDREWS.
Auburn. Jan. 22d, lSGl.--lm
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YOUNG AMERICA STORE
s. s. WE'LL & co.,

" e have recently purchased and moved into
w the new store room recently occupied by
Henry NJ. Isaacs, opposite to the Center Block
and next door to our old stand where the public
will find superior articles of every description
pertaining TO our trade. Such as
Cigars,
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco,
Snuff
Candies,
Toys of every description,
Green Fruit.
Dried Fruits, &c.
Which we will sell at the lowest market rates.
Our articles are fresh and good, and will no doubt
give full satisfaction 10 our patrons.
Auburn, April 9th, l862.-my
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A HEAVY CALENDAR or CRIME.
united states CircuIt Court.

OmbtcU St0ues Vlrcult COufts
This court opened before Judge shpman yesterday
for the triaof the criminal calendar which than
usually heavy. There several cases Of murder and
msnslaughsr the high seas John Riley ID indicted for
murder board the ship Marathon Maurice NJ German
for murder board the ship Mangola. william H. Haw.
kns for murder on beard the ship Iamsrgicr; Nathan
H. Mlett, captain Of the ship sarscen committed for
manslaughter, in killing one Of the There
three Of passing counterfeit coin, larceny on
the high seas assault with dangerous weapon, one
for stealing warrant from the Custom House. ono con-
spirsey wreck ship at and one for forsibiy Oh
structins Custom House officer.
ruE SLAVE TRADE.
The following persons are indicted for serving in the
slave trade-samuel p Haynes first mate Of the Night
ingae, indicted for the capital orence Bradley wnsow
second mate Of the vessel IL also indicted the
cspitai charges william H. Byrnes, master Of the barh
w. L. Kibby indicted for the capital offence; Morgan
Fredsricks, first mate OF tho Cora indicted for the
capital ofence; Erastus H. Booth master Of the Buck.
eye indicted for the capital oence George Garnctt rss
mato Of the vessel indicted for the capital oGeDco
Henry O. Crawford master Of the ship City Of Norfolk
indicted for the capital offence; William Warren, nrsy
mate and David Hall, second mate OF the Erie under
command Of the late Captain Gordon arc also indicted
for the capital offence Henry Connor, John williams anS
John Morris part OF tho of the Triton are indicted
for the minor offence; Albert Horne indicted for 1tinr
out the City Of Norfolk SLAYER, and Joseph e. T-ra
for fitting out the bark Cora
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
The Treasury Note Bill Passed sy
Beth Houses Of Congress and
signed by the President.
Passage Of the Bill Authorizing the
Issue of Certificates Of Indebted.
ness to Public Creditors.
WAR GAZETTE.


OFFICIAL.
oRDER RESPECT TO MILITARY NTsLLrGEStE BY
TELEGRAPH, NAIL OR OTHERWISE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON Cry, ID. c., Feb. 35, 1862 I
FsTst-oD and after the twenty sixth day Of Febru
~ry Instant the President by of the Con-
grcss takes military possession Of all the telegraph lines
In the United States
Second-An teegraphic Communications In regard 70
military operations not expressly authorized by the War
Department, the General COMMANDING the generals
commanding in the field the several departments
absolutely forbidden.
fhsrd-Al new spapers publishing tire military news,
however obtained and by whatever medium received,
not authorized by the efca authority mentioned in the
preceding paragraph will be excluded thereafter from
receiving Information by telegraph orrom ting
their papers by railroad.
FburtA-Edwards s. Sanford is made Military Super
visor Of telegraphc messages throughout the United
States. Anson Stager is made Military Superintendent
& all teIegraEAic lines and Offices in the United States
FTh-Thjs possession and control OF tho telegraph
lines 10 not Intended 10 interfere in any respect with the
ordinary affairs Of the companies with private
ness.
By order Of the PRESIDENT.
EDwHA STANTON, Secretary Of War.
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Destructive Fire at Boston.

OVER HALF MILLION OF PROPERTY DESTROYED
TWO FIRENEN KILLED AND ONE BADLY WOUNDED.
BosIoS, Mass. Feb. Is, 1862.
The FIRE last night among the most disastrous tina.
ever occurred in Boston. II ragged from ten O'Clock at
night till three in the morning the wind blowing furi.
gale from the northwest with binding snow and
hail storm at the time.
Two hremen were killed and one badly wounded.
The entire range Of buildings sargents wharf, the
buildings on the north side of Eastern avenue from Com
mercia street to the water including the East Boston
Old ferry slip, and the large six story building known ss
the Eastern Exchange Hotel, are among the property
destroyed.
The buildings the wharf and tho avenue were occu.
pied by the Boston Insssd Oil Mills, D. Dyer's rice mills
portion of the building occupied for the storage
Of four grain and pork.
Eight hundred bales OF cotton stored In Matthews
Block and destroyed.
Five vessels at the wharf towcd out and saved.
Among other occupants burned out were-John Gore
Co., clothing Bryan, rigger; John Bowen, shipping
oice q. f. Bryce, clothing; Marsh Co.. liquor store.
Office Of the simmet Ferry Company and the Office
stroyed.
The loss of Mr. Matthews is estimated at s17S,ooo. lie
was fully insured
The total loss Is half million OF dollars although
some OF the estimates much higher than this.
During the night the large tower OF the Roman Catholic
church in East Boston blown down. demolishing tho
smaller tower in It's fall.
Several chinnies were blown down during the gallo.
Among the losses by the great last night were two
thousand bales Of cotton and eighty thousand bushels Of
corn and oats.
T. Cowdrey, dealer In pickles and preserved fruits
lost $25 00O He insured for 81, 900 in Hartford
Mr.. Matthew'S loss his buildings Ia now stated ai
S125 900, which is insured for $70,50O.
The total loss will reach three quarters Of = million Of
dollars.
Boston, Feb. 25, 1862.
The insurance on the FIRE last night Ia estimated
900: Boston Offices, $245 900; New York Offices
SIS 900; Delaware ONCE Philadelphia, $10.0O0 the ba
lance mainly among the New England Offices including
$i4 500 In Springfield Office; $40 900 in the Msssaso
Springfield, and - 900 in the Atlantic Providence, and
smaller sums in New Haven, Hartford and Pttsaeld
on
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Our Washington Correspondence.

WAsmsGroS, Feb. "a, 1862
0ese9aes Of tie Ppeidenps Sor-r.> Whue House in
xouvnine-ETea Of the Bereavement on Mrs Lincoln and
TIE Prssident-Imposing and S,w,p's Se,uces Over As
Deceased Chid--The Funeral Coyt,ge dc.
There general expression Of sorrow IN si crcles n
Washington account Of the aaction thai has fallen
upon the family Of President Lincoln. just at the time
when the rebellion-which In full blast when he
assumed the position Of Chief Magistrate OF the nation
10 receiving fatal blows under his bo IL
called upon 10 suffer the deepest parent can
know sorrow which none except thosc who have suf
fersd In like manner can fully sppreciais--the
loss Of beloved child. As q patriot ant
az President Of the United States, Mr.. Lincoln has
occasion 70 feel the poudes satisfaction h the success OF
land and sea; while, father he is called
TO endure the sevsrest domestic calamity. There Is an
indsscribsblc gloom In the White House The mufiicd
bel and the profound silence those noble rooms which
have been oiled so often BY gay crowds and with the
abest and most gifted In the land produce strange
effect upon the vs,sr who goes there lock upon tho
Hesss OF the pretty toy the studous and inelcc
tus youth, the sprghtly, sweet tempered and mild
nered child, whose presence was welcome to all who
visited the Executive mansion either upon matters OF
State, or 10 enjoy the hospitality heartily and grace
fully dispensed by tho President and Mrs. Lincoln
To-day the obseques Of little Willie took pace They
simple In form. No imposing display was made.
Mrs Lincoln 10 entirely prostrsted with grief the
baustion consequent upon her vgls by bedside OF
her sick children She was too Ill In fact 10 be present
st the funeral ceremonies.
The body, enclosed in metallic CONN., remained in tho
Green Room while the services conducted in the
East Room Here seated In circle President Lin
coin and his oldest Robert, and the members Of his
Cabinet, OF whom accompanied by their Ia
dies General Mcclellan occupied seat by the side OF
Secretary stanton The members OF the Illinois deleca
tion IN Congress were present as mourne and about
hundred other persons gentlemen and ladies' were
In the room
Mr.. Lincoln bowed down with grief aud anxiety
and looked AS II nearly worn out with watching.
Rcy. nr. Gurey commenced the services by ing
That ,blimc portion of Scripurc commencing with
at is better 10 40 10 the house OF mourning unto
shc house OF faasting" ghe reverend gentleman thon
ma brief and eloquent address, in wh he SPOKE VI
tho mpht tell and virtues OF the deceased and
admin altered TIC coneo.. Ons " religion TO the monrrery
Prayer WIS offered by ne Rev. r. smlth, and The pail
bearer g. SIX voung cact. touring wreath Of inn,p.
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NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

ALBANY, Feb. rs, 1862.
There was slim attendance in both houses onight
barely enough TO transact business
The Assembly engaged in the consideration OF
local bills, in Committee Of the Whole.
The Senate passed several unimportant bills
freight agent, who in attendance upon the Rail.
road Conventions in Washington informs that sscrcv
ssry Stanton did pay the compliment to Gen. Mcclellan
as stated in the despatch to the press he only
made those remarks, but repeated them twice. 90 that
none could mistake his meaning The remarks were
made at the meeting Of tho freight agents. and not Of the
Presidents and superintendents.
Preparations are being made to hold an emancipation
meeting at the Cooper Institute week. over the
iuons Of Senator Sumner the organization Of Terri
torial governments in all the recovered States.
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teller, bore the so1n 20 the hsarse proosssion We
formed ard the remains escorted 70 Oak Hill Cemteery,
whs they were placed in Of The vaults Of the Gothic
Chapel long line OF carriages. among which
those OF the foreign legations followed the hearss the
cemetery The services AZ the tomb consisted Of the
reading Of appropriate verses OF Scripture and benedic
tion.
The embamod body OF the little boy win be conveyed
70 the home Of his parents in Illinois, ct future day.
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tive slaves from coming within HE lines.
anything about fugitive slaves and ~ them to be
So he should NOT surrender the but sal them
persons, as they are, and make no dstscon between
them and other persons whom he nay 1885, bat that
we may have uniform policy In The s< antys and not
have one portion endeavoring TO ascertain whether
R% e his s1S TSs %sis
provision for tho negroes who may be liberated Dy the
act. There is very great aversion IN the west 70
having ything do with the negro ~ all Ihey don't
want the free negro to In and settle liihois Ihm
bill proposes to coonze them. Such are the man iea-
lures Of the BILL and gow submit 10 TO the Senate;
Mr. Po,mRoY, (rep) OF Kansas, objected 70 the tnrd
section which provides for colonization He Thought we
could not afford to send out OF the country the aborng
men and producers and, " insisted npon, ne shouid
a.oye TO amend by providing colonization for slave
holders, who dangerous TO the country anu whose
loss would not be felt.
Mr.. WILEY, CJnion( Of Va, wanted 20 know where
there any constitutional power for the Presidents
c0onzing negroes He willing to cooperate IN the
most stringent measures for the conscaon OF property
but had the Senator from illinois counted the immense
cost Of the scheme OF colonization II would cost $500
head TO coonse and keep ignorant slaves.
Mr. PoMERoy said his amendment would obviate that,
as there would be only few saveho ders to coonze
Mr.. wsLsy-I propose TO hang all such traitors, ana
thus save al the expense Of transportation.
Applause in the galleries. which was Immediately sup
pressed by the chair.
CERTIFICATES OF pEsT TO prnIIc CREDITORS.
BY consent, Mr.. FEssESpES introduced bill authorH-
ing the Secretary of the Treasury TO issue TO public
creditors certificates for the whole amount OF debt III
certificates of not less than 81 OO0 payable in one year
earlier at the option Of the government bearing sx
per cent interest
On motion of Mr. FKssENpEN the bill was taken up and
passed.
ALTON RESUMED.
The Senate resumed consideration Of the Conscaton
BILL
Mr. Ten EycK (rep) Of N. j., thought the third section
very imporan He said there great aversion at the
North to having large masses Of free negroes turned
loose among them to nure other aborers nor could they
be allowed 10 roam at large III the South
Mr. SUMNER (rep.) or Mass, said he entirely agreed
with the Senator from Kansas r Pomeroy to object
ipof nf ha uuif
he thought never had authority the constitution. He
moved make verbal amendment TO obyiate all sus
picion Of hing Of that kind. The amendment was
adopted
On motion Of Mr. POWELL Opp Of KY, further con-
slderation postponed till tomorrow.
On motion OF Mr. SUMNER the Senate went into execu-
tive session and subsequently adjourned.
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secretary Chase ON Legal Tender.

The Cincinnati Gd5etoe publishes tho Following letter
from the secretary OF the Treasury
TFg sst Ry DEPARTMENT, Feb II, 1862
s-I have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt this
day OF your letter OF the 10th nst enclosing the resou
ticDs Of the Cincinnati Chamber OF Commerce approy ny
the Treasury Note bill before Congress- and
the support of the merchants Of Cincinnati TIA. imam
csl measures necessary 10 the prompt and vigorous sup.
preston Of he rebellion.
The legal tender clause Of the bill referred to received
my sanction and support as measure Of imperative ne
oessty The cordial approval Of 1t by the inhuential
body you represent confirms my convictions OF The wis
dom OF the sasure and the pfoer OF support
" the financial made necessary by the existing
crisis encourages my Efforts 70 serve the country the
responsible and laborious position iutrusted 10 me
Permit me ~ thank tho Chamber TOR its prompt ana
tinoly action. With great respect yours truly,
y. z. CHASE
Jcns A. GASo, &c, &C, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-01-10

GEoREE Frances TRAIN AND THE
BRIrIsnERs.-The London correspon-
dent of the Commercial Bulletin commu-
nicates the following intelligence respect
inc our talented and eccentric country
man, Mr. Train:
ain the SUNNI ry of news received by
Reuters Telegram the following para
graph occurs: Mr. George Francis
Train has addressed letter from Lon
don to the New York Herald, declaring
that a number of vessels are fitting out
at English ports with ammunition for The
South. lie makes a violent attack on
the British Government, and declares
that English neutrality is contemplate.
II would seem that Mr.. Train', opinions
are Of importance enough to be teIe-
graphed to the London press. People
cannot make him ont here. lie has any
quantity of invitations to lecture upon
American affairs throughout England,
Last evening he gave lecture b tere the
English camp at Aldershott, Col. PENN
father in the chair. Mr. Train, after
talking to the assembaqe present for
some time in a general manner, then an
nounccd that he wished to say a few
words upon his own account upon a war
7 between Great Britain and the United
States, said be did not come into the
camp as spy, but came under a flag OF
/ truce; and he was only one; he had no
/ friends. no supporters inside or outside.
For two hours he pitched into England
RIGHT and left. and talked to them like a
father; they took his remarks good ma
turcdly, and testified their appreciation
by frequent applause. No young mar
ever had brighter prospects before hin
for making a gigantic fortune thar
George Francis Train has now in Grea
Britain, but his frank, ont,spoken opin
ions may be the means of running hin
entirely he considers his country, an
The stars and stripes, of vastly more i'm
orlance than { s d.. or horse railways
and, in The words Of the song: lie Wi
speak his mind if he dies for it,