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WASHINGTON, Jan. g.

I
Houston motion Of Mr.. Ducll reso-
luton was adopted instructins the commit.
tee On the District Of Columbia, to enquire
into the expeiiency Of establishing steam
fire department, similar to that Of Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. Roscoe Conklin rising to 4 question Of
privilege called attention to the fact that on
the second day Of the session resolution
was adopted with reference to the battle Of
Balls Bluff, which proposed an investisa-
ton into any future translntions whatever.
1t simply requested the Secretary Of War to
inform the House whether any steps have
been taken to ascertain who are responsible
for the disastrous affair at Balls Blun. The
resolution was handed to the Adj Gen. who
submitted it to the Commander in Chief lie
(Conklinl was unailling TO believe that the
Commander-in Chief had read it. because he
could not imqutc to him design to trIf
with the House, and return an evasive an
swer. II be did read it he certainly mis-
construed Its purport. lie seemed to have
received the impression that a future inquiry
was to be instituted, and that Of very gen
eral character, and accordingly he expressed
an opinion to the Adj General, which was
reported to the Secretary of War, aud by
the latter transmitted to the House
The answer to the resolution did not in-
form the House that steps had been taken to
show who was to blame for the Balls Bluff
disaster. The response was evasive. Now
bis was a disregard Of the.privileges Of the
House, which ought to receive, and requires
a prompt notice. We cannot consent t.
trampling Of our rights We should watch
with jealous eye the right Of wholesome in
quiry.
The inquiry ro-ated to great national
calamity, to tue most atrocious military
murder ever committed in our history. to
the most humiIiatiug triumph Of the rebelo
ion, q blLnilr so gross that every man can
see it, and 10 one has ever dared to deny Or
defend 1t;
Besides the defeat and the large loss Of
arms and munitions Of war. there was the
sacrifice of $50 men. The resolution
to which be referred was proposed
out Of respect to tie memory of
these men and indifference to the pbIiue
propriety and sell-respcct Of the nation. 1t
was to enquire whether the military author
tiles have taken any steps whatever to asccrr
certain whoI responsible for the slaughter
of the sons Of New York. Mass aud Pa. Gen,
Stone who was at the time in command
is member Of the regular army, Col. Ba-
kcr was volunteer. The respective
friends OF these Generals have raised ques-
ton as to the merits Of the ease, involving.
the efficiency Of regulars and volunteers.
lie (Conklin) had no liberation for such
a controversy. IN inquiry was absolutely
necessary The man who is to blame
should tall upon his knees and
ask pardon. II Col. Baker was responsible,
most lamcntably has he suffered If Con.
Stone Is responsible. greater weight Of
guilt never rested upon any other men than
upon him.
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WAsHISGT0S, Jan. :.
HousE.-A message was received from the
President with documents in relation to the
Trent affair
Mr. vallandigham took occasion to ex-
press his dissatisfaction at the course
pursued by the Government in
delivering Mason and Slidcll, remarking
that in less than three months We viii be at
war with Great Britain or else we viii tame
ly submit to the recognition Of the southern
Coniederacy ami the breaking up Of the
blockade
Mr. Ilutchins replied saying that his col
league had heretofore been opposed to. coercion
as to the South, while now he is against the
delivering up of Mason and Slidcll The
position Of his collclgue was liable to the
suspicion that his belligercnt attitude was
one which would benefit the rebels by getting
up war between England and the United
States, war which the South desired with
that view.
Mr. Thomas Of Massachusetts, argued to
show the justification Of the capture Of
Mason and Slidoll. England did Us grieyous
wrong IN making the demand which wa
urgent and vijlcn; in spirit She has done
that which has implanted in American
breasts Il sense of wrong which will await
the opportunity to strike the blow Of rotrie
butIye justice.
The message and documents were referred
to the committee on foreign affairs.
SEyArE.--Messrs. Pomeroy and Chandler
presented petitions for the emancipation Of
slaves. Mr.. Chandler presented petitions
for exchange of prisoners.
{ Mr.. Hale gave notice that he should
introduce bill to punish frauds on the
Treasury.
Mr.. Powell introduced bill to abolish the
franking privilege.
Mr.. Davis offered resolution that the
Secretary of War be requested to report to
the Senate the aggregate number of three
years volunteers, and In what classes they
serve.
On motion Of Mr.. Sherman the bill in
crease the number of cadets at West Point
was taken up.
INV YoRE, Jan. 3.
Special dispatches state that 1t has just
been discovered that one of the pipes Of the
steamship Pensacola is SO plugged up as to
be useless. 1t was doubtless done by some
traitor last Spring.
\ resolution is to be offered in the House
for an investigation as to the authorization
of the Censorship of the telegraph news.
1t is understood that the Government has
resolved not to answer Roscoe Conklin's res
olution.
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One Of the prisoners has an editorial. cut
from a Richmond paper, which he secreted
in his boot. 1t gives an awful picture of
thc condition Of the rebel army on the Pc
tomac, and says that the entire army
is utterly demoralizcd. Resimental
drills have ceased entirely and the men are
spending their time in playing with greasy
packs Of cards. Great numbers arc Offering
large sums for substitutes. One had offered
as high as $500. The editor urges the Gov
eminent to speedily do something to remedy
the evil. Such is the demoralized condition
of the army that cnlistments cannot 20 on,
thousands who would enlist being deferred
by the discouraging condition of the army.
The released Union prisoners We're enter
tanned 10y the Union Relief Association this
\. NJ. 1t is expected they will 90 to Wash
ngton this p. NJ.
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AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan. >.
Private dispatches received from Pocota-
liso dated yesterday, state that the Fedsrals
attempted to advance from Port Royal Ferry
but were repulsed by the 10th regiment Of
S. {. volunteers. Tie Confederate loss is
Is killed and wounded One Yankee was
taken prisoner, but their loss is not other
wise ascertlined.
NEwYoRk January 9th, 1902.
The Herald's Washington despatch says
We have the highest assurances that our
Government apprehends no further difficulty
growing out Of the San Jacinto affair. The
future as regards Great Britain is looked
forward to with more Of satisfaction than
apprehension.
The latest intelligence received at head
quarters Sunday night from Gen. Lander,
states that the rebels are menacing his po-
sition with force about thrice as large as
his own. During the day they have fred
several shots into the town of Hancock, bat
no material damage has been done. As yet
no party has attempted to cross the river
The ice is thick enough to make lording
dangerous and not vet thick enough to pass
brigade. By to morrow the force under
Gen. Lauder Will b sufficient for any emer-
gency.
\ gentleman just arrived from the scat U (
war in Kentucky, represents that an carly
conflict between the opposing forces in the
Green River country is unavoidable. They
are close together. and neither force can well
be restrained from hostllitics. BOwling 9
Green is said to be quite as strongly defended
BY Notifications and mounted guns as Ma
nassas
The Worlds Washington dispatch says
that to-day the Committee of Ways and
Means will report to the House and urge the
immediate passage of bill authorizing the
issue of one hundred millions Treasury C
mand notes, to be received for all public and
private debts. 1t is also intended to make
them legal tender and exchangelble for 6
per cent, bonds, and to extend the same priv
ilese to all the demand notes already author
lied.
An order was issued on Saturday for all
the regiments now in New England to report
to Gen. Butler at Boston, who will imnedI-
ately order their inspection.
Washington special despatch gives the fol-
lowing list of deceased Union prisoners at
Richmond, who died between the 3lst of
August and the 3lst of December. giving
the names, to which regiment attached, and
dates of their deccase.
Aug. 5th, W. F. Oxford, 2d Nh.
q" 9th, E. N Kables, % Vt.
d" Dist, John Gowing, ID Vt.
! Sept. eth, John Leonard, u Vt.
q" llth, II. \. B. Baily, 2l n. II.
Oct. 9Th, W. Z. Haynes, Corporal, 2I y. IL.
=. Goth, David S. Brooks, % n. n.
Dec. 9Th, W. F. Waterbury, 81 n. II.
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Married.

In winehenden, Mass, on the Ist inst, Nj
Nehemiah Peck Of Burlington, VT, to Miss Nj.
nsrva Pitkin, Of Winchcndon.
In Barre, Jan. LIST, BY Rev. Z. j. Carpenter
Mr.. 1. N. Camp of Burlington, to Miss Flora NJ
Carpenter of Barre.
In Williston, Jan. LIST, by Rev. i. Sargent, SIR
T. Benton Tylee Of wcstford, to Miss Elizabeth
c. Munson Of " illiston.
The Printers " very gratefully acknowledg,
the receipt Of large loaf Of Wedding Cake.
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Gen. JOhnson's and Buckner's forces have
torn up the Louisville and Nashville Rail.
road for three fourths of a nile about four
or five miles beyond Green River, and burned
1he ties, repeating the same operation at
ulnerent places all the way to Glasgow, be
SIDE telling as many trees as possible across
the track, and were engaged in blowing up
the tunnel, which is about 300 feet long,
near the Junction.
Gen. Benbam's trial by courtmartial on
charges OF misconduct IN the pursuit OF
Floyd, has been postponed, as the chief wit
nesses are attached to the army OF Nestern
Virginia and are now serving IN Kentucky,
and cannot be even temporarily withdrawn.
1t was stated the other day that Gen. Nc
Clellan had dismissed the charges.
Twenty-four thousand men have been
furnished by Michigan for the war. Of
which ten regiments were for three years.
ono battery Of artillery, and one regiment
for , months. The volunteers have been
raised at the expense of the State, costing
$3.50 600, Of which $4,000 has been re-
funded by the United States government.
The Governor in his message advises the
Legislature to urge upon Congress the i'm
mediate necessity of establishing at some
convenient point in the northwest an arsenal
and mandatory of arms and munitions Of
war, and also a naval station to be located
in Michigan, as being most advantageous
both from the extent of her coast and her
uDequalled resources for ship building.
In abiding to national affairs he atirl-
butes our complications abroad and troubles
at home to the inactivity of the army and
Gays that the people will not tamely submit
TO see our armies used to protect the slave
property of the rebels when the most active
means should be taken to suppress the re-
bellion, sparIng nothing and apologizing to |
nobody for our actions.
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New YoRK, Jan. 9Th


The Wor'ds despatch says that General
Mcclellan for the first time in several weeks
appeared out Of doors to-day, being able to
ride in his carriage. lie has nearly rccov-
cred his health.
In connection with rumors respecting the
leakage Of news from Washington to the
rebels, II is stated that daughter Of high
official is one of the guilty parties 1t is
now understood by the movements Of the
rsbels that they were aware of the destina-
tion of Gen. Burnside's feet The
story goes that it was talked of in
the family Of the official alluded
to above, and by the daughter communicated
to her lover, who Is a rebel. The destina'
ton Of Gen Burnsidc's floet is changed on
account Of the knowledge acquired Of the
points at which it was aimed. The young
lady alluded to above left town recently and
has not yet returned. Her father it is un-
derstood will shortl leave for Europe for the
hcnefit Of his health.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. IN,

am happy - say at no time has Gen.
Mcclellan been dangerously he is rapidly
recovering from severe cold taken at Gen.
Porter last review.
lie Is attending to all important the BUSH
ness and will be out in a day or two.
Contrabands are arriving daily, and arc
sent to Gen. McClellan's headquarters. 1t
Is stated that at least one-thirl of the slaves
of London county have made their escape :;
and some from Fairfax, Fauquier and Gull
pepper occasionally turn ", Five white
refugees were sent to Washington TO day
They represent that if our forces were to
enter Loudon county tho white population
would gladly renew their allegiance to the
Uuion. The rebels at Leesburgh number
5000, including the militia, who show great
disipclinariOn to fight.
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WAsuINGTOS, Jan. G.

1t seems that definite, although inform
al mode for exchange Of prisoners has been
lnaugurated. The prompt reciProcation in
regard to this matter by the Southern au-
thorities, will soon be followed by our Gov
eminent in forwarding another large party
for similar corresponding return.
Scouting parties IN the neighborhoOd Of
Fairfax Court House report that the farmers
have not killed their hogs on account Of the
i-apozsibii..y q obtairing salt.
A numbe. Of Union men have psat.oned
Gen. Mcdowell tc allow them to obtain q
supply of salt here.
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FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. [


Letters Tor tue prisoners at the South and
others, have accumulated so fast here that
the members of Gen. Wool's staff, who
examine them, cannot attend to q third that
are arriving daily. Orders will soon be
issued to limit the number allowed to pass,
and in the meantime all persons desiring to
communicate with their friends South are
requested to make their letters as lew and
brief as possible.
Several thousand are now awaiting exami-
nation. and many Of these being too long
VIII be destroyed withou. beias Eoad.
Southern papers contain 10 ncws except Z
dispatch tathe elect that the FederaIs have
been repulsed in South Carolina and forced
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Legal Advertisements.
ABEL WYMAN,s ESTATE

WE THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been up.
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for tho District Of Chittendeh. Commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands Of all persons, against the estate of
Abel Wyman, late Of Hinesburgh. in said Dis
trict, deceased, represented insolvent, and also
all claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto;
and six months from the day of the date hereof
being allowed by said Court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice, that we will at
tend to the business Of our appointment at the
dwelling of Polly Wymsn, in Hinesburgh,
in said District, the third Tuesdays Of Janu-
airy and June next, at 10 o'clock, \. NJ, on each
Of said days.
Dated this Gath day of December, A. D. 1861.
ANS0N J. CRANE, )c.;.
AUGUSTUS McEwEN, S;ons+s
WINS DANIEL RAY,
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CINcINNATI, Jan. Sth

\ special despatch to the Gazette from
Iuttonsvjllc says that Gen. Mallory is still
moving. An expedition sent out by HIM Of
800 men Of the SD Ohio under Capt. Lacy
into Tucker County, dispersed 400 rebels,
capturing a commissary and large amount
Of his stores, lst Lieut.. and a private.
Four rebels were found dead on the ground
and large number were wounded. Our
detachment i. still in hot puIGuit.
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OLIVER SHIELD oN's ESTATE

WE sU 5S RI having been aP,
Court for the District Of Chittenden, Commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands Of all persons against the estate Of Oliver
Sheldon, late Of Burlington, in said District, de-
ceased, represented insolvent. also all claims aud
demands exhibited in Offset thereto and six
months from the day Of the date hereof being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose, VIC do,
therefore, hereby give notice that will attend
TO the business Of our appointment, at the DWELL
ing Of George A. sheldon, in Burlington,
in said District, on the last Mondays Of March
and May next, at 10 o'clock 4. NJ, on each Of
said days.
Dated this "a day Of December, A. D. 1861.
JOHN VAN SICKLEN, ! Commits
w2Gw3s P, (. SMITH, sioners.
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BOSTON MARKET.


Nednesday, January o..
FLOUR.-ssles at s. a > % for common brands
Western. - 81 62l for fancy; s. 75a5 81
for extras; and s. So a g 50 per Dbl. Tor supe-
rior, including Canada tennessee, Ohio and Mich
igan. Corn Meal continues in moderate demand
at s. a . 37l per bbl. for common and Brandy
wine. In Rye Flour the sales have ran gsd from
50 a 50 per Dbl. including common and extras.
Buckwheat is selling at 81 l2l per 100 lbs.
GRAIS.-The market for Corn has Teen dull
during the week. Sales Of southern and West
ern yellow a, 20 a -. ard Western mixed at &C
a 6Ie per hush, closing at csc. In Oats there
have been sales at { so per bush for Western
and NADIA as to quality, and lls for Prince Ell
ward Island. Rye is Gull, and prices are lower,
with sales at SOC per bush. White Beans are
scarce and frm, and sales at 50 . 50 for blue
pod, and - so a ga for ira pea and marrow.
Canada Peas are quiet at 80 a sjc per bush. In
Shorts there have been sales at SIC II, and
fine Feed and Middlings at sl7 u per ton.
PROFESSIONALISM market for Pork remains
steady sales at IS 50 so for prime; SIS so
for mess; and Sll a Il so for clear. cash and
nos. Beef ranges from So IS so per Dbl for
Eastern and Western and extra mess, cash and
stocS quite small, particularly Of extra mess
Lard is selling at a % in bbls ana tierces,
and at p lOc in kegs, cash and { nos. Smoked
Hams arc selling at &c per 10, cash, as to
quality. Hogs remain without material change.
Receipts light and sa' IS at Al a SIC per ID
Butter is selling at Is 20c for good and extra
New York and Vermont, and l. a Ice for COM
mon. Canada and Western ranges from y l7e
per 10, as to quality. In Cheese the sales have
been at q a SC Per ID as to quail ty.
WOOL.-Therc has b cen a fair demand for
Wool and prices are tending upward, with sales
Of the finer grades at so &C advance. The trans
actions comprise go. 900 lbs at IS Sc for fleece
and a. a BIC Tor pulled.
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FREDERIcE. Nd, Jan.

The latest intelligence received from Han
cock last night states that Gen. Jackson had
retired leaving only battery and an infant
ry guard in sight The result OF the Smelling
is unimportant. One rebel officer was seen
to fall from his horse and is believed to have
been killed. None are reported killed or
wounded on our side. JacksJn's force con-
sisted Of 10 regiments, with large baggage
and supply trains, and ten days cooked Ia
tons. 1t is not known where he went, but
it is surmised that he intends to attack Col.
Kelley's command.
Gen. Banks 81 brigade left here at five
o clock yesterday morning, and arrived at
Ilagerstown, which is % miles, at o'clock
in the afternoon. No stragglcrs were left
along the route, This march was performed
through three or four inches Of snow. The
brigade will reach Hancock at noon to day.
Gen. Lander has been assigned the cjm
mand Of Col Kelly's division and Gen.
Williams takes command at Hancock. The
latest from Hancock reports all quiet. The
cz,ravasant reports Of our being cut up are
all false. The Conn. 5th returned last
Thursday from Hancock and marched again
with the 81 brigade, yesterday morning.
They have not been attacked as stated nor
have they been IN position to be attacked
since they leit Hancock yesterday week.
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AsPEE BAY, Jan. 9Th
ia Sackville January 9th. s

On Monday last the shores of this bay
were strewed with half barrels, butter boxes,
cheese and small portions Of the cabin of some
wrecked ship; also a number of boxes marked
" W. 5. Twenty pairs Of Canadian boots,
Rifle Brigade, Australasian a cask of butter
marked r.. Tenant, Liverpool; and a
box cover marked sc. Smith"
Yesterday a portion Of the keel with Il
quantity Of copper attached, and portion Of
the wheel came ashore. No bodies have
been discovered. The vessel is supposed to
have struck at ST. Pauls.
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s.. Adams, Jan. c, 1852.

MEDICAL DIscovERT.-It is an alarming fact that
nearly, quite one-half Of the sickness Of chill
dren is caused by the Pin Worm. Medical au-
thority substsntiates this assertion; and the best
medical skill had failed, thus far TO discover
safe and sure remedy. Within year past, Dr.
Z. G. GOuld's Pin Worm Syrup has been intro
duced into this city, and are assured that in
every instance where it has been administered, it
has not failed 10 expel from the system these dis
tressing pests. Children afflicted with them
who could find no relief, have been restored to
health by the use Of this Syrup. It is composed
Of a vegetable compound, and is always safe. It
acts as a cathsrtic, and when physic i required,
for children especially, it is a most valuable med
icine. ODe-half the sickness among children can
be avoided BY using this Syrup.-Eu,nirg Coigi,r
Portland
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Died.

In Rutland, Dec. 3lst, Of brain disease, Ger
trude, daughter of Newman and JEANNE NJ
Weeks, aged months and IL days.
''She passed in beauty like a ray
Along moonlight lake;
she passed in beauty like the sons
OF birds among the brake.
"5ae pss.sd in beauty Iiks lbs sao-
On fovors dissolved away;
She passed 10 beauty like a star
Lost en- the brow Of day."
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HALIFAX, Jan. ST.

HALLIDAY, Jan. Sth.
The Steamship Canada arrived at three
O'Clock this morning. She has on board
800 troops.
A great state Of suspense prevailed 10 Eng
land when the Canada left. pending the ar
rival Of the Africa with the response of the
American Government.
The steamship Hibernia which sails from
Liverpool ior Portland on the q Of January
takes nearly 500 troops to st. Johns. y. &.
Tho Africa, which sails from Liverpool on
the 9th, also takes body of troops to Hail.
fax.
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A scouting party left here this morning, and
proceeding to Great Bethel, found the place
occnpied by guard of Cavalry only. The
place was taken possession of by the scouting
party, and guard left there
The following is & telegraphic dcs-
patch to the Richmond Dispatch of yester-
day;
COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. lst.
Gan the Yankee prisoners from Charleston.
including Col. Corcoran, arrived here this
P. NJ. BY special train They were met
at the depot by the Guard Of this city, and
conducted to the jail
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BosroN, Jan.

BOSTON, Jan. Z.
The steam boiler In the Portsmouth Navy
Yard connected with the ordnance depart,
ment. exploded yesterday, killing Mr..
Bridges, the engineer, demolishing the
chimney 100 feet high, and doing other
damage.
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The 240 released Union prisoners arrived
from Richmond il the Rebel steamer North
Hampton, which was met by the steamboat
George Washington, nine miles beyond
Newport News. They stepped aboard
under the protection OF the National
flag as the roll of their names was called.
Such happy looking men are seldom seen.
Cheer after cheer arose from each boat as
they approached and the EAud Ct the tth
artillery played S,ceet Home which adt.d to
the enthusiasm. The Baltimore boat took
the released prisoners to Baltimore.