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St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
NOTICE.
NEW FALL And UINTER GOODS

7NHE undersigned has JUS, returned from tho
l. City with the Ia, gexi ana best selected stock
"t FALL. and WINTER GOODS ever offered
to the citizens ofSt. Mary 's County, consisting
IN part, ofvery superior quality "fIIeavy Goods
f"i Servants clothing, ut the most modern,
prices--aso Boots and Sh"es nfiie most sub:
stant'a make, and best material. BrHIdes ClnIh.s
C"ssimeres, vesiinss and all kinds Of sne d ..>s
Goods, Tor La.iies and Gentemen-a e. sciirl!y
selected. and well asso:tt: stock Of ready made
clothing, manufactured expressly to order, aid a
variety OF articles ofaln,ost every kind no who're
else t" be found IN the county tie respectfully 80
lie'ts c4''' from those desiring TO purchase, feel
ing assu cd that his Thorough acquaintance with
the business, resulting from y long re~idcmr" in
the city, will enable him 10 offer such induce.
ments as w'lldefy comre,i'an.
+. II. JONES,
Clifton Factory.
SeptembeA eth '~hU--ly.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
"A GAR

nOCTOR GUSTANUS CANTER, having
~ located himself in Charlotte Hall respect
nIly offers lis professional services /" the pub
lie. His Office is tha: formerly occupied hy
Dr. j. r. Shaw, where he can always be
found except when professionally engaged.
RErERENCE.-Samuel Chew, NJ. ID. Pro
fes',r Of Principles and Practice Of Medicine
IN the University of Maryland.
March 7th l861-lOm.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
CHANGE OF DAYS
TO rIE
PATUXENT River.
- -: -: q.

nN ard after SATURDAY.. SrlteHher
2s. 1861 the STEAMER GEORGE
WEEMS will leave Baltimore every BAT.
lrRDAY mnrning al 64 o'clock f'r the Pa
.rxent River. Returning. will leave Hills
Landing every TUESDAY morning f"r Mt
,in:ham, k.sving Nottingham at IL oc:orE
fs I,enetlict lt.avins Benedict every Wt.i,-
EESDAY morning at G"'cLck i''r Baltimore.
THEODORE WEEMS, Master.
October 10. lSGl-H.
The Steamer MARY WASHINGTON
will leave Ra.timnre every WEDNESDAY
fnorning at 81 "'cmk for the Pa'uxent River
Returning, will leave Hills Landing every
FRIDAY morning f., Nottingham. leaving
Nottingham al l2 o'clock fnr Benedict, lea'-
ing Benedict every SATURDAY morning
at 6 o'clock fer Baltimore.
NJ. l.. WEEMS. Master.
The abs.vc Steamers will call at the usual
Landings ON the River, also at Fair Haven
and Plum Pant going and returning.
Passage to FAIR Haven s 90 Meals Extra.
q" Plum Point $50,
Z" l'atux't River l.50.
Freight received every Tuesdays and Fri
daus up to o'clock.
October, 10th, 1SG1--f
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n o T I T E.

LEO SPALDINCi relnrns his thanks to
his numerous customers FOR the liberal PATRON
age h" has received fr0n tAcm, and pledges
himself to keep CIlOiCE STOCK OF
GOOD: always on hand, which will be sold
very low for cash or It's equivalent.
f.. LEO SrAnDING,
April 2nd, 1850
April 9Th. lSG0-lv
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
NOTICE.

4 Ii persons indebted 10 me for taxes f:'r
IA this year will please come forward and
settle the same to me, or Capt. j. j. .Allstan
IN thirty DAYS. If not settled in thirty days
from date, shall he compelled through Ee-
ccssity to collcct by law.
GEO. N. BOiIANAN,
Col. Of 2ud, Dist.
Nov. 21st, 1S61-tf.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
NOTICE.

FORWAEN any ani ali persons frnn
Il receiving in lay nent m l.y nanshr i"r
any consideration whatever. NOTE OF
HAND OF mine, with Charles Medley securi.
ty. Drawn pa,ub. to .Ian.es 1homP."n. on tho
l., day oi January. lss2. i.r ihe suin OF ere
hundred and ,,r d"lIa,s Is il0l a> hold tho
said Thompsous N"tc tor more than owt-
him.
EDWARD +. 1ENFRSOt.
Aus. 18th, ls6i-Sw.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
FOR SHERIFF.

PHILIP H. DORSEY. thankful TO his
friends and the pnbi" for the supper; he re
ceIved n! the late election offers himself again
as u candidate for Sheriff and soiicits the votes
.f hls fellow citizens Of st. Mary's county at
the next election.
Nov. 2lsi, 1851.
HARRISON EDWARDS, offers himself
10 the voters of ST. Mary's County as can
didsts for Sheriff ut the next election.
No-. 2lst, 1851.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
III ARGE WHOLESALE AND
HA RETAIL STOCK OF
FILL AND WINTER DRY GOODS,
January 81, 1sGO-tf.

TT ARGE WHOLESALE AND
IL RETAIL STOCK OF
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS,
FOR CASH ONLY.
HAMILTON EASTER 4 CO.,
Nos. l99, POI and 203 baltimore street,
BALTIMORE,
Have now in store, and are constantly
adding thereto, large and varied stock of
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS,
embracing articles from the lowest t" tho
highest price, i'll every department of the
trade.
Wnull call particular attention to their
stock of Goods for farmers and planters
Use, such as 81 and Ga Fullrd Cloth:
Pcnitentia,y Plaid Linscys and Cot.ons:
Servants Blankets; heavy Blcached and
Brown Cottons; Osnaburgs; Canton and
Wool Flanncls, and indeed every thing re-
1uired By an individual. family, or for SER
wants use.
IMPORTING AND PURCHASING
ION the most advantageous terms" and
SELLING FOR CASH ONLY,
By
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
se are enabled to mark our goods at such
prices as will make it the interest of all to
deal with us. An examination Of our
stock by persons visiting Baltimore to make
purchases is invited.
Sept. 10Th, 1861-6w.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
MOI ICE.

VNHE undersigned wish to inform thc
IL people of Saint Mary's and adjourn
ing counties, that they havcjus completed
q FIRST CLASS RAILWAY, and are
prepared to haul out vessels of any size,
and will REPAIR, CAULK, &C., on the
most reasonable terms. Prompt attention
to all work. and quick dispatch will be given
in all cases. The Railway il situated about
quarter of mile from Leonard Town on
fine oyster creek. where We will also
build SCOWS, BOATS, or VESSELS, if
required. on the lowest terms
HARRIS, NORRIS & FOXWELL.
July 10Th 1SGO-tf.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
BUSINESS NOTICE.

A Ii persons Indebted To me on Tavern ac-
IA count will come forward and settle the
same without delay as wish ul claims due ME
closed forthwith. | intend hereafter TO do aii
exclusive CASH BUSINESS and am teierralmei
10 give no credit fnr EATING, DRINK
ING or HORSE FEED from the lst OF Junua-
ary, leGl.
JOHN F. PENWICK,
Proprietor,
Union fioteil
January 3rd, ls6l-,s,..
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
FOR CONST ABLE.

J. EDWIN ABELL annouuces himself as n
card,.ate for Constable in Leonard Town Dis
trc al the election in 1854 and asks the sup
pn,t Of his friends and fellow w-ci,'zens.
Nov. 2oth, 1851.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
FOR COUNTY CLERkSHIP.

FOR COUNTY CLERKSHIP.
The friends Of DANIEL r. MORGAN pre-
sen, him to the voters of st Mary's county rs
a candidate f,r Clerk of the Circuit Court a:
tho election in 1868, and solicit to his claims
a ,ii<Jass;onate consideration.
Nov. 26th, 1857.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
announce myself as a candidate for Clerk
,f.he Circuit Court for Saint Mary's county,
| -cspcctfuliy solicit the support Of my
fiji lis and the public.
GEORGE II. HERBERT.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
By oru"T.
JAMES T. BLAkISTONE,
Clerk.
THAD. K. PREUSS,
ttorney AMI COuuSellOr at Law.

And General Agent for Claims.
" Ill. attend 20 the collection Of all
w claims against the General Govern
nlent. All communications addressed t" me
at Leonard Town will meet with prompt at
tentlon.
Jar.. 9th, lSG2-tt.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
PETITION FOR THE BENEGIT or THE
LNyOLrE.N-T L.4US OF .M7RfL.7ND

H
LNSOLrE.NT L.4US OF .M7RfL.7ND
Circuit Court fnr st. Mary's c.. I
March Term 1861.
nRDERED by the Court that the Creditors
~ ofJAME.S a. MORGAN, a petationer
far the benefit "f the !nsolvent Laws "s Ma
ryland. be anil appear bcf're the Circuit Court
fm ST. Mary's County on the third M"n,iay
of November next to show cause, ii any they
have. why the said James A. Morgan, shall
not have the benefit Of the said laws: provid-
eI a copy OF this order he inserted in the st.
Earys lseacOn cnce n Week for three month
before the said third Monday in Noyembc
next.
By order.
JAMES r. BLAKISTONE,
Clerk.
July 25th. 1SG1-3m.
VIHE commissions for county officers cleo
i ted ON ,he sixth day of November last
were received and filed ia this Office on the
22nd November, utimo. The Constitution
requires all persons elected ,o office. receivin"
a commission from the Sale, TO qualify within
thirty duy - after the commission ~ hied.
JAMES L. BI.AhISTONE,
Clerk.
Dec 5ih. lS.l-tf.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23
SAINT MARY'S FEMALE
SEMINARY

THE next annual session will commenc
] ON SATURDAY. the 18th Of S~psem
Der. under the direction Of Miss LOFTY
LEIGH, as Principal. assisted By . corps
Of efficient and experienced Teachers.
The course ofinytruction is rs thorough as
Al any other institution IN the country, and
At less than half the usual expense. The
scholastic yea, is divided into two terms Of
FIVE months each.
Charges, per term, payable
In advance:
or all the branches Of thorough
English education. including
Beard, Tuition. Washing, Fuel,
Lights and Hcdding, $500
Stationery, $50
Tuition for day pupils including
fusl, 2l.00
sEPARArE BRANCHES:
French, 1900
Music, with the use Of Instrument, $500
Drawing and Painting, exclusive
Of materials, 600
Painting in Oil Colors, exclusive
of materials, 1000
For further Information or for Circulars,
apply TO the Principal, st. Inigoes Pos
Office, Saint Mary's County, Nd.
C. BiLLINGSLEY.
President Of the Bo lrd OF Trustees.
August 10th. lS6O-tf.
St. Mary's beacon., 1862-01-23

Nov. 2lst, 1a6l-tf.
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her powerful pursuer. The projectiles from
her great piece of ordnance, q ten-inch solid
shot gun, came dancing across the water with
series Of short, sharp pops, which made q
music more exciting that melodious.
Now she overshot the Virginis, and the spray
Aew more than thirty feet high. Now she
shot to this side, now to that. Now she
steamed clese up and hit her fairly. In one
of these encounters We thought her iron castle
had been shot away, but when the smoke
cleared away there it was, and the long, plank
like hull in shore again, driving along like the
Flying Dutchman.n Meanwhile the Vir-
ginia crept up towards the Minnesota, crept up
and paused in that mysterious silence awfully
impressive to Us aboard the tug. Was she
aground? One thought yes. Another could
make out that she was moving. A third dis
covered that it was our forging ahead which
impaired to her the apparent motion we had q
The minutes seemed like hours aswe stood
watching the able ship against which the
combined batteries of the Minnesota and
Ericsson were now directed. moll --7
The. shot fell like hail, the shell few like
rain drops, and slswly, steadily she returned
the FIRE. There lay the Minnesota with two
tugs alongside. Here, there and everywhere
was the black " cheese box" There lay the
Virginia, evidently aground, but still firing
with the same deliberate regularity as before.
And now the Virginia moved again. There
can be no error this time, for we see her actu-
ally moving through the water, and can mark
the foam at her prov. And, strange to say,
these long, painful hours, measuring time by
our emotions, are condensed by the unsympa-
thetic hands Of our watches into fifteen min
utes! At IL O'Clock noon, she was steaming
down for Sewall's, while the strange looking
battery bore away for the frigate ashore
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From Havana and Vera Cruz Movements
Of the Allies

NRW YoRI, March Il. THE steamer Roanoke
ffsm Havana on the 18th, has arrived, with Vers
Cruz dates to the 4th inst. The Spanish troops
Were returning from the interior.
The English forces were to leave the countrv
The French reinforcements had not arrived
There Is probably some error in this statement
about the English troops -
The French forces were en- route for Tepucan na.
ana the sPaniards started on the 18th for Ohzaba
Gen. Marques, with S ,0O8 troops, holds the road
between Vera Cruz and Mexico
An American citizen, belonging to Lowell
Mass bearer OF dispatc hes from Washington to
the Gath while going from Vera Cruz to Mexico.
The negotiations between the Mexicans and the
allies is to commence at Orizaba April Ist-
Honduras dates to the 9th ult., show that a
was being restored by Medina, the President prc
tenn r
From Havana it 10 stated that the Spanish bark
declared an illegal prize.
[sRcoND pIsPArcHI
NRw YORK, March H.-Further adyices mel
steamer Roanoke confirm the statement that tht
English troops are about to leave Mexico.
Posu1n OF tne spaniafds are returning to Cuba
and The rest have gone To Orizaba
zen. Prm commands the allied forces
, IL appears tEat one OF the stipulations made a
the conference between Generals Prim and De
6lado, was that no more troops he landed Under
this agreement some OF the Spanish troops re-
turned to Cuba, and the expected French rein
forcements under General Lerence were to returr
without landing: The English forces will return
VIA Sermuaa 70 England Their mules, harness
&c have been sold to the French who started
for fehuacaa on the 9th Of February.
Several rebel schooners have beeo brought int,
Key West, including the VIM. Mallory.
huInDei OF repel schooners with small guam
titles Of cotton have reached Havana,
Two slave-dealers have been murdered at Ha
vala. Tbs assassins were four in number. ON.
OF them, mulatto, confessed the crime, and wa
The name OF the American bearer. of dIspatcbe
murdered In Mexico is Addison T. Arlen.
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THE MAN wHOSAT on THE POWDER
REWARDED.

The Navy Department promptly rewa I'd ed
John Davis, the brave sailor, who 30 courage
ously protected from the flames barrel of gun
powder on the steamer Valley City during the
ner's mate, receiving a salary of S25 month
The evidence of his bravery was received at
the Navy Department on the evening of the
10th inst, and on the next day Secretary
Welles sent him the following letter, appoint
ing him gunner, an Office which carries with
it salary of 81 900 per year, and is a life ap-
pointment, the salary increasing by length of
service to 81 ,450:
"NAvY DEPARTMENT, March IL, 1852.
"SIR: Your commanding officer and the lag
officer Of the Northern Atlantic Blockading
Squadron have brought to the notice of the
Department your courage and presence Of
mind, displayed on the 10th ultimo, in pro.
tecting, with your person, a barrel of gun
powder from the flames. -
Asa mark of appreciation of your bravery,
you are hereby appointed an acting gunner In
the navy OF the United States, from this date
Enclosed herewith is blank oath of office.
which having executed, you will return to the
department, accompanied by your letter of
acceptance.
"1f, after you have served six months at sea,
you shall furnish the Department with salts
factory testimonials from your commanding
othcer, warrant will be issued to you, bear.
ing the same date of this acting appointment.
" am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
''Acting Gunner John Davis, United States
Navy, United States steamer Valley CITY,
North Atlantic Blockading Squadron"
As Davis was a gunner's mate, and supposed
to be somewhat familiar with gunner s duty,
this appointment was considered the best and
most substantial way of rewarding him, The
flag officer was also directed to educate him
for his new position in case he is not now fully
qualified, as appears by the following letter
"NAvT DEPARTMENT, March IL, 1852
" SIR: Transmitted herewith Is an appoint.
ment for John Davis as an acting gunner in
the United States Navy, as q reward for his
courage and presence Of mind displayed on the
10th ultimo. --f u
" If he should not be fully qualified for the
duties of this appointment, you will afford him
every opportunity to become So. .
81 am, respectfully, your ob't servant,
GIDEON WELLEs.
Flag Officer L. N. Goldsborough, command.
irg Nerth Atlantic Blockading Squadron
Hampton Roads, Va.''
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Loss Of the II ebels In the Battle of Pee
- Ridge Mountain. {

RoLLA, Mo. March l6-The remains of Col.
Hendricks, Of the 29th Indiana regiment, who
rebel surgeons captured acknowledge their loss
to have been 900 killed and from 500 to 900
w1nded. Thirteen rebel guns were captured
and l coo prisoners. Among the rebel ofacers
The defeat Of the rebels was most complete, Pdce
fying In one direction and Van Dorm In another
The rebels fought desperately, using stone d
their cannon when their shot gave out. Their
force 10 stated at IS, 600, including 1900 Indians
under Albert Pike. As near as could be ascer-
tained our loss was 800 killed, and from 800 to
ZOO wounded. 1f
Two Of our cannon belonging to Davidson D
battery weretaken by the rebels, but subsequent
~ were recaptured by our troops.
Major Herbert, Of one of the Louisiana regi-
menn, who was taken prisoner, says that General
Frost, of Camp Jackson notoriety, was killed In
The following copy Of correspondence has been
sent from the commander Of the army in Arkar5as
to the commander Of the department at ST. Louis,
and by him published: 49,
Headquarters TSans- Mississippi Distriet,l
March 9, 1862.
Tohs Commanding Officer of the q. S. forces,
on Sugar Creek, Ark k.,-Sir: In accordance with
the usages Of war, have the honor to REQUEST
that you will permit the burial party whom |
send from this army with flag of truce to attend
TO the duty Of collecting and interring the bod
OF the ofhcers and men who fell during the en-
gagement Of the 7th and 9Th inst -
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
.- EARL VAN DORM,
Msjor General Commanding Army.
Hsddqwdrtsrs Amy Of the South,csst,)
Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862.
Edrl Vdn Dom, Commanding Confedsra.s
Forees-Sir: The General Commanding is In re-
ceipt Of yours Of the 9th, saying that In accord
ance with the ussges Of war, You send a party TO
collect and bury the dead. am directed to saw
all possible facilities will be given FOR burying
the dead. many Of which have already been ins
tered. Quite number Of your surgeons have
fallen Into our hands, and are permitted to act
under parole, and under a general order from
Major General Halleck, further liberty win be
allowed them, IL such accommodations be recip-
rocated by you. The General regrets that we find
on the battle field, contrary TO civilized warfare
many OF the Federal dead who were tomahawked'
scaiped, and their bodies shamefully mangled
ana expressed hope that this important struggle
may not degenerate to savage warfare. By
oraer or 3. X. CURTIS, Brigadier General
L. J. MCKINNEY, Acting Asst. Adj. Gen.
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PENsAcoLA-BILoxI-The Mobile Register of
the 4th SAYS:
Information has been received that the enemy
has struck his tents On Santa Rosa Island. This
Ia an indication that he 10 again on the move for
some enterprise against the rights and liberties of
the South. II Mobile be bis destination, let him
come
Whether he Is coming here, or means to at
tempt New Orleans, or TO land on the coast and
march through Mississippi to meet the advanc-
Ing column OF Gen. Buell., remains to be seen.
IL the the latter, he had better first be that
Buell. is coming that route. There are lions In
his path to dispute that march
On Saturday, It Is well ascertained, that par
ty Of Federals in boats, numbering about sixty,
landed at Biloxi, and after remaining several
hours, retired. They are said to have enjoyed
themselves good deal #..--7. :. : NJ
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From the Tennessee River.

REEL TROOP TRAIN CUT OFF FROM MEMPHIS
. ny GEN. wALLAcR's DIVISION.
ST. Louis, March 16-The expedition ND the
Tennessee river, when last heard from, was at Sa
vannah, and about going further up
The expedition 10 commanded by General G.
+. Smith, with Generals Sherman, McClernand
HuIlbut and Wallace as division commanders.
Inc force is FULLY able to conquer any army the
rebels can bring against It,
The enemy's force In this section is variously v
estimated at from 80 600 to 1OO, 900.
General Wallace's division have burnt the "a IL.
road bridge at Purdy, in McNary county, between
Humboldt, Tenn, and Corinth, Miss, thus cut.
ting of rebel train Of soldiers who arrived while
the bridge was burning.
tMcNary county 10 the most southerly county
In Tennessee, Immediately west Of the Tennessee
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New. from seu,h.rn Paper,.

ST. Louis, March 18.-Ihs Memphis Appeal
says that two rebel transports ran Gen. Pope,s
battery at Point Pleasant on the 11th instant.
A letter from New Madrid of the 1lth inst,
pronounces the forts at the point impregnable and
that 1t would be made the American Thermopy.
la. This, however, did not prevent the rebels
from evacuating the place as soon as Gen. Pope
contracted his lines around Ii
The Florence Gazette says that the FederaIs
have landed q large force at Savannah, on the
Tennessee river.
The Appeal also publishes a dispatch from
Clar6ville, Ark, dated the 18th, which says tha,
van Dorm and Prices armies, with their baggage
trains, are safe In the Boston mountains
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BREWERY,
18th Street, between 7:h and sab Avenues,
NEW YORK.

SCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC, FOR
- the euro of Dyspepsia, Nervous Weakness,
6eneral Debility, seuT and Slok stomach, PalpI-
OIsordersd condition of the stomach and Organs
OF digestion, which are frequently greatly i'm
The SEA WEED ToNIC lie q stimul.nt dis
tllled carefully from tle weed and kelp, which
are found in great abundance on the sea shore.
pure as the best Frenoh 6randy, and possessss the
peculiar lropsrtyof enabling the stomach to oon-
vert the food Into hsSl lthJ chime, and thus for
the general health and strength OF the system can
not be maintained This wonderful power of the
Sea Weed IOnle will account for the rspidity
It. and which, unlike other stimulants. docs not
leave the system prostrated vhsn its use has been
abandoned, as lt Is distilled from tes weed after
the same manner as Jamaica Spirits 10 from the
sugar cane, 1t is, therefore, entirely harmless
and free from the injurious properties Of corn
whisky or alcohol. which form the basis Of almost
The directions are to t.ke from half to a VINE
1aes fu!l lmmedlate ~ after each meal, and for the
ana tats what he eat. Vel msstio.ssd ss %SsS
the stomach is very weak, and apparently In an
STATE ss ir,, y is better tp eat nothng but
kind beef mutton lamb, but no kind Of salt mes t,
beefe marrow ls also very good The Tonic acts
atIect!J o3 AZ the food. and turns Il TO souPy sub
DR.. j. h. scHENcK will be at his agent. Is.
das:d.y a ssS ssS ssS
Coughs. Colds, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsis, or
sdyice Without charge, Snless tSey want M Sc tSo,
sSafa n examination , with his Respiromstor, then
Price Of the PulmOnic Syrup, sl per bottle or IS
Price of sss Weed Tonic, 81 per bottle or ss
PIoe Of Mandrake Pills. Is cent. per box.
fe e25-Tu&F IF Inn
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Official Order Of G 6ener al Halleck.

Sr. Louis, March 17.-Gen. Halleck commands
that all jurors, whether In civil or martial courts
hereafter be required to take the oath OF allie.
glance prescribed by the convent on of the 18th
October, 1861. Those refusing to take such oath
will be rejected as aliens 800 =
Any neglect on the part OF the army or volun.
teer surgeons Of their duties to the sick or wounded
will be reported to headquarters Immediately.
1t 10 stated that some Of the medical officers
prisoners Of war, have failed to give proper
attention TO their own sick and wounded. In
cases Of this kind the medical officers will be de.
prived Of their parole and placed In close con-
fnement, upon the facts being reported to head
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Nh. MASON IN PARLIAMRNT.-The person who
attracted most attention at the opening or Parlia-
ment was the Southern Commissioner, Mr.. NJ a.
son, who had seat In one Of the side galleries
Singularly enough, his neighbor was negro OF
hsI,s.e =. si} :, ,ea. one 1 pa .ne t eoassy,
to get place in that exclusive locality Neces.
sity brings people into strange companionship.
noticed that he listened very inently to the speech
Trent affair had been read, and then he laid his
hands over his knees, leaned back, and yawned
vigorously, as though he was terribly bored by
the whole business -Corysspondent Mdaehssfer
(Eag. Weekly E1prsss aad RsoistD. ..