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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

FAMILY ROw-Roundsman Curtis and ma
uOimen SeWell add Brewer arrested on Sunday
morning about two O'Clock, on L, between Ninth
ara iento streets, Daniel Dugan, his wife Susan,
whom were engaged In q regular family row
All parties resisted the arrest, and In the melee
the stranger escaped. The Others were escorted
IN the Third Ward station, whence they were
cOmmitted to the work house for ninety day,
Daniel was so badly used up a. to require q ply
sician to dress his wounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

EREE PROMENADE CONCERT. At the
L GaYdsr ddjointsg Mech saieS' Hall, MdYyldad
auenrs, cap ftol arden The under. i. ped
respectfully informs the pub 10 that he mas mad.
erTanE ements that every WED SESDAY and
SATURDAY EVENING, after the concerts at
Capitol Garden srs closea. part of the Marine
Band Will give Grand Promenade Concert 1T the
above named pace Choice Refreshments DON
ssttnt,y on hand. W The ssroen I'll bs bsauti-
jy Is imS RepubloAn,1 Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

THIRD WARD STATION CAsRs-Bsfo,s Jrstie.
WdLsT.-John grimm, colored; throwing stones;
fined g Henry Steward, drunk and profa ne:
dismissed Edward Conway, fighting; security
for hearing: Tyler Hunt, do; do Daniel Du :.
gan Susan D1gan, and Alexander Dugan, drunk
and d'sOrderly; workhouse so days each.
Moldiy WIN Adams, disofdery; foe % So
for further hearing Joseph w IlIiams, colored ,
drunk worn house 30 days. Clinton smith, eopd
drunk; fined 81. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

Admission q cents; Orchestra Chairs 20 oents,
Doora open ~ ~ performance at az o'oloeE
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IL No $40 STREET,
BHtcssr izth and Seventh Streets,
(near Bank OF " asnlngtob,)
~A-HIN0TON,.D G.
Furnished in the finest ard most convenient style,
HENRY II, HEHPLER, Proprietor.
THE UMBRELLA MUsQUITO BAR
have Just received from the manufacturers q
ARE tuPpy Of Lace aid Meth MpssuIto Bars,
sui tAole Tor Camp, Bed Room, and rltung Rooms
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Re. avenue, bet Heen 18th and 18th SITS.
" 10 SAxy1 tints.l
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS.
warm RlsIsrlA Ans OYYrcI,
ALI Water Takers are hereby notified that their
Water Rents for the rear oommenoIpg With this
date arc now duo And payable at this once,
The following II the Law Of the CORPORATION " in
relation 20 delinquent water tskors, viEI
In ell Gases Of the nom payment of the water
rent for thirty days after the same 10 due and
sbie, the wster kegIaaar sh1Ii notify the Purvey-
or Of suoh define uenoy. ana the said Puryeyor
shall discontinue the supply Of water hmm distsly,
By outing Of the water % the nlaiu and he shall
not allow IL 20 be ag used In said define
premises except on nott6oatiop BY the Water
Registrar that the water rent has boon paid, a.
Also The expense OF outing Oh and restoring the
~ 1-dlm Water Registrar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

You can gain ave pounds OF healthy hesh pei
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

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favorable Z. anSemens. Board, If Esn.ed, with
the family Inquire corne: Eleventh st. and Pa.
avehue, to Mr.. FUKD, DugEu.t. ~ IS St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

EXPECTING SrosEwALL JAcxsoN-It 10 said
mat the secesh women Of Georgetown, in fun en-.
pectation OF the approach Of Jackson 70 The Fed :
eTal metropolis, have purchased material, and are
ously engaged In the manufacture Of the " stars
ana bars, which dirty, Internal cabbsge leaf.
and emblem Of all that 10 hellish,n Zee brown.
lows book, } they purpose hlnging 10 the breeze
on The nrst lntimatiol Of re bel approachea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

TEE PRovosr GUARD ARRESTS Francis Bush
and H Meyer, who were arr, sted blythe Provost
Guad for selling liquor to soldiers, were brought
out for trial At the Central Guardhouse this NOM
Ing. They were turned rver to the civil authori-
ties, and each was fined $40 by Justice Walter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

BACK AsAIN-Stephen Sloane was release,
rom jail Friday sftrrnoon, where he was con
1ned for trial at court on q charge Of larceny
Saturday he went Into Swampoodle and commit
ted an assault and battery on negro without 70
vocation. he was taken before Justice Waite
snd sent back to his old quarters, not having bee
away nom there twenty-four hours :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-28

The following order has been issG>V UY Inc
bead o. one Of the public o1toes:
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

BY tho accompanying sketch We endeavor to portray
nearly as possible tho position held by the rebol Con-
Zolcoer TO the eye Of military man will prove that
his position been well chosen Selecting tho mountain
region both sides Of the Cumberland river at
point where from due south TO due west
he has occupied the principal hills commanding all ap
proaches by the river from both directions as well az
through the valleys Of White Oak creek, on the north
side and Meadow creek the south Some idea may be
formed Of the topography Of the country when we state
that the hills although Immediately upon the banks rise
10 an altitude Of three hundred three hundred and nifty
aud four hundred feet above the level Of tho river at
the points marked in the map-A, B, and D.
A is $50 feet above the level
B is 400 feet above the level.
G is 800 feet above the level
d is 400 feet above the level.
The rebel forces tho north side of the Cumberland
consist Of six regiments stationed height four hun
dred feet above the river, commanding the approach
from both droctions and the south side four fcgi
ments, commanding the valley Of Meadow creek, and a
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
OUR RoMNEY CORRESPONDENCE.

CAMP KEYS, RoMNEY. Va, jan. I, lse2
Nep Years. Day in Cin,i-7he Enemy Rdiring to WV
chestcr- Whereabouts and Health Of Brigddier General
Kelly-A Small Skirmaish With the Enemy-The C6Adi-
ton of the Rebels Sprn, field, dc.
New Year dawned upon very quiet camp at Romney.
There 10 very little being done here now-nothing thae
looks like advance movement. officers making
themselves and their men comfortable possible.
Very little scouting s DONE There is no probability Of an
attack or Of progress Tho enemy seem to be drawing
their picksts and Winchester least
they show themselves this region any Cen.
Kelly st at Cumberland and in very feeble health:
is doubtful whether he will ever be able TO take The
field again. and General Reynolds daily expected hero
to take command.
Colonel Dunning Of tho Seventh Ohio regiment, 10 In
command here now; and Colonel Gavin, Of she Seventh
Indiana regiment, in command at Springfield. He haa
the Indiana Seventh, Captain Sahl's, Captain Russes
and Captain Fiery's cavalry and one gun with him.
Yesterday Captain c. H. RUSSELL with fifty Of his mem
left Springfield crossed picket line and proceeded
twelve miles the Winchester road Having proceeded
twelve miles, they came upon the enemy % picket. The
picket ed and Captain Russell pursued and succeeded
in capturing OF the pckets and his horse. He stu
pressed on tin he came within half a mile Of the
enemy's camp, which is situated the North
River Mills when the Captain, deeming it not prudent "a
proceed further ordered about face The rebels came
and showed fight Capt. Russell retired about three
miles when taking advantage OF favorable position in
ravine, he made stand. Tho enemy advanced far
enough exchange dozen Shots and again broke and
fed leaving of their number wounded the road
side The Captain with his company ned camp all
safe sound little after dark bringing his prisoners
and some valuable information with him.
An attack upon Springfield had for some time been
feared, and the object Of tho scout was to learn
strength position Of the enemy. There lttld
apprehension OF attack NJ 1t evident that the enemy
Is very weak and tmid In this region. We understand
that Capt Rassells company-which is Of the mose
Efficient that has done the most valuable service
in this sections now ordered to Bath to strengthen Coli
Osbornc.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

sacrifice Il had not been his fortune, In this trying
crisis escape suspicion and arragnmen but this
matter OF little consequences. II had mother influenced
his feelings actions although is matter Of deep
and painful regret that, in such moment Of peril 10 the
country, should have class Of citizens among wh
manifest their patriotic ardor by abusing Northern men
rather than by fighting Southern men. His friends
might be answered that he would violate his oath
Of allegiance; that he would botray his trust
citizen or soldier that he would turn his
back upon the codn,ry it's hour OF adversely that had
adopted him as son. He paid high compliment 10 the
army for its obedience and discipline which highly
creditabe TO the Generan Chief and the administration
which supports him He predicted for army sue.
cessfr career and thanked his friends and bade them
good night
Ex-rREsIDENT BUcHASAN's NEW WORK.
The book now In press, entitled the "Lfe and
Times Of James Buchanan,'t 10 Understood by his few
remaining friends hero written by ex-Consul and
exreporter Francis j. Grund, who IL Ia said has been
residing with Mr.. Buchanan at Wheat and for several
months mast.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

depression through the hills from tho s,u,h aboat
milo west Of Mn Spring II s stated that Zolcofer has
his forces regiment OF negroes located just in the
bend Of the river, Oh the southern bank.
The geographical position Of this intrenchment
followsFrom Somerset about fifteen miles, southwest;
from watsboro, the Cumberland river twelve miles;
from Columbia about forty miles southeast, and about
six eight miles below the head of steamboat naviga-
tion. The position commands ali the coal mines and
many Of the salt wells in that part Of Pulaski county
south of the Cumberland, and In Wayne and Russell
counties.
The only route by which no can be successfully at
tackled s from the norh by the valley Of White Oak
creek and scaling Of the hills in his by ad
from several points at This latter would
qurc larger forces than General Schoep has in his dv
sion; consequently dc not anticipate any movement
Schoepf's part, beyond much shall con1ne Zoconer
his present iurenchments and prevent his retreat
until he forced TO surrender additional forces be
sent TO assist in attack.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
News from the Rebel states.

The Norfolk Dap Bod Of Monday says that Sunday
q saw mill In the Norfolk Navy Yard fired by in
ccndary. II was, however, extinguished with little
damage.
The residence and outhouses Of Fayette McMulen in
wythe county, Va, were destroyed BY nre on wodncs
day morning.
Judge Hcmphil, ex-senator in the Congress Of the
United States and since member OF tho Confederate
Congress, died In Richmond on Saturday morning
Nobody will come forward to take the oace of collector
OF the the Norfolk district and H. T. Garpett
Chief Collector OF the Confederate War Tax In Virginia.
formal advertisement, threatens TO appoint
outside district to perform that duty, which,
his proclamation he admits to be odious people
there.
1hcrc have been several fires in Charleston, s. c. =,
during tho past f,M days.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
The connecsicu. Mass Union Convention.

H,rrfoRp, Jan. 8, 1862.
The Mass Union Convention assembled at ten o'clock
this morning The attendance was much smaller than
was expected. Hon. James 7. Pratt presided The
doings were participated in by Union democrats and
pubicans representing each county in the state Tho
forenoon was principally occupied in arranging prsmi-
naries and discussing resolutions.
The policy Of nominating state ticket by this Convcn-
tion was fuzzy discussed and decided TO nominate
ticket Attic afternoon session committee Of four
from each county was appointed to report ticket
for State officers. They reported for Governor
william A. Buckingham, Of Norwich; for Lieu
Secretary of State, j. Hammond Trumbu Of Hartford
for treasurer, Gabriel W. Colt, Of Middlstown Comp
troer Ieman W. Cutter, OF Watertown. Tho Governor,
Secretary and Comptroller republicans, and now In
Office. The Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer are
Union democrats The ticket was adopted unani-
venton, which meets the 10th, will adopt the
ticket. The resolutions were for sinking all party
lines and uniting with heart and voice In the one
great object of aiding and sustaining the govern
OF tho United States In its present mighty struggle
for national existence That all who refuse this crisis
give the government hearty support liable tho
mputaton being her foes conditional Uni IN
government in vigorous prosecution Of the We
pledge our lives, our fortunes and sacred honor.
state Central Committee appointed, who
were authorized to proceed TO the organization Of
the Union party Of Connecticut
The Convention disappointed in the non appear
Now York on his way Hrtlord he suddenly called
10 Kentucky to take part In forward movement Of our
troops there.
The Convention adjourned
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 8, 1867.

LOUIBvIII, jan D. l6oz
Tho Democrat is informed that Union scouting party
brought five prisoners into Columbia who were endeavor-
ing to join Gen. Zoieofer. The party report Gen. Zoi-
Golfer with four thousand men, between Greensboro and
Columbia. Greensboro had been almost depopulated by
the rebels Gen. Wards Union brigade had gone there
10 take possession.
The rebels captured Eve soldiers who were guarding
Boralis orry, killing man named James and taking
fifteen or twenty guns The guard were surprised oy
rebel detaehments on each side Of the river.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Defeat and Retreat Of the Rebels
from Blues Gap, Va.
Brisk Action in Tucker County and
Dispersion of the Rebels,
&es &C., Ae.
WHEELING, Jan. 8, 1852.

WHEELING, Jan. 8, 1852.
special despatch to the Lteligencer, from Cumbsr.
land, last night, says that detachment Of General
Fifth Ohio regiment left Romnsy last night at twelve
O'Clock and attacked the rebels 1000 strong at Blues
Gap, east Of Romney, at daylight this morning.
The rebels completely routed, with the loss Of
fifteen killed. two pieces Of cannon, their wagons &C.,
with twenty prisoners, including one commissioned
oflc or.
Our loss Is none.
rumored here this afternoon that the rebels are In
full retreat from Hancock.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
THE PRIZE CASES.
United states District Court.


JAN. 8.-The cases Of tho Sarah Clinton and sally Ma
gee prize vessels, were, on motion Of Mr. woodford,
postponed abide the decision Of the Supreme Court se
Washington, in similar already decided by this
court.
In the matter Of the schooner Henry ktddldon.-Mr.
woodford Assistant United States District Attorney,
answered he ready the part Of the govern
ment.
Mr.. Donohue announced to the Court that no was NOT
ready he would not be permitted 10 see his client Capt
Barcay) except the presence Of government ofcia
and he might we'll have the 70 defend his
client as submit this He had scon Capt Barclay
at Fort lafayette but he las been removed Fore
Warren where his counsel could not have any commune
Judge Belts asked il the Henry Middleton foreign
o American vessel.
Mr.. Donohuc replied that she claimed 70 be q
Mr.. Charles Edwards said he knew that thsre were
four British board that vessel, who had been
placed removed 20 Fort lafayette, and put IN
cell where they had not room either 70 lie down or turn
round.
time to communicate with his client Captain Barelay)
under the order Of the Court
The calendar persmptoriy and would make rule q
the order Ia which should be taken up but would
give preference TO the prize cases
THE BRIT1sH PRIZE SHIT CHEsHnH.
IN ne uaaer of ns ship Cheshire and her ooroe-Nr.
Charles Edwards read the davit Of Thomas stous late
a passenger board tho Cheshire, and . supsrcargos
which states that present. tho 6th Of Decembea
last when that vessel seized; that she then
commanded by Captain Craig, and had chief mate
named Dawson, boatswain,a crew OF ten seamen an0
two who worked their passage, eook end boya
Captain Craig Mate Dawson the ten seamen and ou9
the who worked their passage were compelled "
20 d remain on board the United States ship Augussa
while only he (hc deponant Thomas Stone with his we)
children girl and the boatswan cock boy and
the remaining man who worked his passage broushs
TO New York the Cheshire with two prise ofncera
and prize crew, she sailing from Charlss-
top lar f,r Nov York on be- Last
at which time the master, Craig, and othcrs were on
board tho Augusta and doponcnt has heard nothing Of
any Of them since, although he has made digcnt in
quIry He also the Cheshire owned by Mr..
Joseph Battersby, sh subject OF Manchester Eng.
land and who also all iron therein which used e
ballast tho cargo is owned by Joseph and William Bat
tersby
Mr.. Edwards moved to discharge the Cheshire from
custody
Mr. woodford opposed, and the Court refused the
tion with privilege to Mr. Edwards 10 notice
TO the District Attorney.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
American stono Fleets W. British stone
Fleets.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD.

Az the British press has become frantic over the
cnormity OF the United States In closing bellgerent
ports by means Of stone fleet, perhaps IL may not be
out Of place to refer them the acts Of the commanders
on AXE Champan during the Of 1919 (see Coopers
Uistory vol page 34) when the enemy attempted to
m up The harbor otter creek by sinking several ves-
sells loaded with stones.
This enterprise had for It's authors and would be perpe-
Sir James Provost, Lieutenant General de Rottenburg,
Major General Brisbane Power, Robinson and Bynes.
Also, The commander OF the fleet, Sir James Yeo
This legitimate war, when practised by the British
Americans, and they would not have blushsd they
could have scaled up Commodore McDonoughs squadron
Otter creek On the contrary would have been the
very angcment they could have made 10 would
have theil ect fiom capture short time AFTER
wards BY Mcpcnough, With very inferior fores.
GRANITE
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

CINCINNATI, Jan. 9. 1902
Especial despatch to the Gazette from Huttonsvle says
that General Mroy is still moving. An expedition sent
by him Of 800 Of the Thirty second Ohio regiment,
under Captain Lacey into Tucker county dispersed 400
rebels, capturing commssary and large amount Of hs
stores, first lieutenant and private Four rebels
found dead the ground and largo number wounded.
Our detachment is still in hot pursuit.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Meeting OF Boston Bank Presidents.

Alta meeting Of tho Boston Bank Presidents to-day
Franklin Haven, Of the Merchants Bank, Samuel IT,
valley OF the Revere Bank and T. Bates Of the hank
OF Commerce, wore chosen committee TO act in con.
Junction with similar committees from New York and
Philadelphia to adjust with the Secretary Of the Treasury
the payments yet remaining to bo mado by the banks
the United States from the Treasury 10 the banks The
COMMITTEES leave for Washington TO- morrow.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Serious Riot at Carbonear, Newfoumd-
1and,

TWELVE or FOURTEEN PERSONS suoT-THE MILF
TARY sRSr FROM ST. JOHNS TO THE SCENE OF
RIOT.
81. JoHSs, N. f., Jan. 8, 1862.
An extensive riot took place at Csrbonear yesterday
Some twelve fourteen persons shot, but none
killed outright Troops sent from here at midnight
to preserve order The rioters did not iuure the tse
graph wires
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Fire at Chicago.

IRE broke out In the clothing establishment OF Isaac
Marks OF IAko and Wells Streets night The
stock which valued at sb ooo largely damsged
By water, bus 70 fully,nsured.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Inauguration OF Governor Bradford, OF
Maryland.

Governor Bradford was nauguraed al noon to-day, at
Annapolis. Ho made most able and eloquent address,
condsmnng the rebellion in the strongest terms and
expressing The utmost devotion 70 the Union and
tuition.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

Last evening performed at the Winter Garden the
beautiful play OF "Dot," adapted by Bourccauit from
Dickens "Crcket on the Hearth" II was a triumphant
success and was with the most enthusiastic ap
pausc. The drama itself is one OF the best modern
plays and the characters are all strongly drawn but
their personation by powerful adm rable and
the accessories OF scenery splendid fairy tabeaux and
excellent music and dancing contributed greatly
10 tho general effect. The music was particularly
attractive Tic variations upon "Auld Robin Gray" by
which the piecs introduced by the orchestra were
performed In beautiful style, and the nne airs by which
the piece was accompanied in its progress had very
lively and happy effect.
Tho interest Of the play winds itself around happy,
choery merry little Dot, full OF sunshine, aud her
brusouc, genial jolly, honest husband, John Peery-
b,nsle. tsamster Tho part of Dot done to the
lite by Miss Fanny Browne, whose pretty little
figure and appearance well suited to the
rols Equally well adapted to the part of Pccrybnge
was the appearance Of Pearson who looked
every inch the class Of kngshnan lie represented while
his accent was fsutess Inc contrast between ihe oig
ing little wife striking Both played their parts TO
perfection may except the singing of Aud Robin
rayn by Miss Browne nature not having gfiei her with
VOICE for such song but she made up for the singing
In the acting The voice Of Pearson is excellent.
Bat strange to say thc most prominent and extraor
dinary character In tho piece is that in which
tho pcrsonator has lcsst TO say. We slludc 10
lily Slowboy, an overgrown charity girl, who
as care Of the baby o Dot and hcr husband s In tbs
Miss Cushman Meg Merries the nno performance
of Clarke impaired peculiar interest to the part. lie
looked and acted the doic nurse SO wo that he must be
seen to be appreciated. description would fail 10 give
rus; idea cf IT, Ca,eb flgmmcr," by hr. Barton Hill,
was very superior piece Of acting and Bertha, the blind
daur htcr of Caleb by Miss Ada clifton, excellent.
sycuport as Edward Phmmcr, iavidge OLD Tacklcon,
and Miss Wilkes Mary Fielding all acquitted them
selves creditaby The performance wound up with tho
dance OF Roger dc coserley" IL Is altogether very
erectiNc NAV.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Release OF Ex-Govcrnor Morshead, oA
kentucky.

Ex-Governor Morehsad Of Kentucky has been released
from Fort Warren bis parole, and proceeded imms-
diately to Now York.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09
Accident on the Illinois Central Rail-

VHIuA0O, ., IbDZ
Tho Cincinnati express ran into the Hyde Park train on
the Illinois Central Ralroad ve miles from this city this
morning. William A. Barron, late County Judge in
fatally.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

The nche Position Of the Rebel General zcon the Cumberland
Our Map Locality, &C., Showing the Heights he Has
Fortified and What They Command, &c.
The New York herald., 1862-01-09

NCREAsE OF THE CLERICAL FORCE OF THE WAR
pEPARTNENT.
The immense increase Of the duties Of the War Depart
ment has required the Secretary Congress the
following increase Of Clerks aborers and messengers in
the various bureaus Of the department.