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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10
LATE LOCAL NEWS.

WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN RAILWAY
Senator Grimes bill authorizing the construction
Of a railway from the Navy Yard, along Penn
sylvania avenue, 20 Georgetown, passed the Sen
ate to-day, without a dissenting voice. The fol-
lowing gentlemen are crested a body corporate
to carry into effect the provisions Of the bin,
which have already been.published In the Stay i:
Richard H Wallach, John M. Brodhead, VIM.
b. Todd, Joseph Bryan, u c. Robbins, Edward
Clark, SaYles J Bowen, henrY Addison, w. II.
Tenney, and Peter II. Watson.
DISMISSAL OF Communicate negroes
confined in the Washington jail on suspicion Of
being runaway slaves, were Yesterday released /,
in sccordancs with the order Of the Secretary Of
State promulgated some time since.
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THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

jackson still at winehester-He Densunces
his officers as EDWARDS, and resigns.
SANDY HOOK, Feb. s.-Jackson is reliably re-
liably reported to be still at Winchester. On re-
turning there from his late tour he denounced
his officers ss a set Of ID towards, his men az
half traitors, and sent his resignation to Rich
mond. The authorities there requested him to
Withdraw IT, and be win probably do 90, under
promise OF a higher position. Brigsdier Gen
eral LOring, at last accounts, was at ROmney,
with S, 600 men
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India RuRRRR IInnns.

India rubber Sheets for protecting children's
beds, that no family should be without; IS cents
each.
Rubber Blankets, for soldiers, 81 25 each.
Rubber Ponchos and Blankets combined, 80 so
each.
India Rubber Goats, white or black, 81 so each.
India Rubber Leggins 81 per pair
And all kindr Of Rubber Goods, including Rub
Der Boots and Shoes, Rubber Shoppers for bottles
Door Mats, Under Sheetings for beds in sickness,
&c, &c, at manufacturers prices, at ii A. Halls
India Rubber Warehouse, 800 Pa. av., between
Ninth and Tenth streets. janl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

TAKE NO MORE uNfLEAsANT AND UNSAFE MED
IcINxs For unpleasant and dangerous diseases,
use Helmbold's Extract Buchu, which has receiv-
ed the endorsement Of the most prominent physi-
clans In the United States Is offered TO afflicted
humanity as a certain cure for the following dis
eases and abuse Of the urinary or sexual organs
General debility, mental and physical depression,
imbecilty, determination Of blood to the head
confused ideas hysteria, general irritabilty rest
essness and sleepessness at night loss of appetite
absence Of muscular efficiency, dyspepsia emacia.
ton, low Spirits disorganifation or paralysis Of
the organs Of generation, pslpitation OF the heart
and, In fact, all the concomitants Of nervous and
debilitated state of the system To insure the
genuine cut this out. Ask for Helmbold's. Take
no other. Cures guaranteed See advertisement
IN another COZ mn. feb4-u
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MARRIED.

In Harvestran. ". Y. on the 9Th instant, by Rev,
Mr. Freeman, Mr.. AUGUSTUS EDISON, Of this
former place.
On the 9Th instant by the Rev. E. Buerger, at
the Lutheran Church, corner 4th and f. streets,
JOHN KAUFMAN to AUGUSTA LOUISA
NEUMhN, both of this city.
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ADJUSTMENTS TO-NIsHT.

THEATKR-John z. Owens and Miss Susan
Denim in Tom Taylor's comedy Of "The VIZ
Tins and the farce "Deeds Of Dreadful Note ~
CHRIsTY's George Christy, Neil, Haslam,
Hayes Boniface, Stratton, Clairville, Scott CLAP
anese Tommy, - and others in huge bill Emusic
and fun, concluding with q capital after piece.
KISSES AMPIrHEATBR Tom King as "Classic
Statuary Horseback the beautiful equestrienne
Heloise; the pantomime ga or takes 10;n Gard
ner in the burlssque dance EsAla Cubaster;" the
S'Battoute Leap" s'wee Pony;'' Kiucade "a the
red warrior "OiKemotaugh," &c, &c
SNITHsoSIAS.-Third lecture Of Dr. HAYES, the
Arctic explorer Subject" The Esqumaux -
Admission free; doors closing at O'Clock.
CANTERBURY HALL-First appearance Of the
Canterbury Ministries and Signor Rafaele Abec-
CO, in an linn ense programme, including the
National bal l1d (' Virtuoso;''l Leoni's panto-
mime "Le Statue Blanche,n juggling, songs,
dances add burlesques.
ME- fcAL LEcIURB-At the HaI Of the Young
Mes Christian Association, by Ellen Beard
Farnon, upon "Dress Reform, It's physiological
and moral bearing.n
ORPHANs' FAIR, for the benefit Of sc. Vincsnt's
Female Orphan Asylum, corner Of 6 and Tenth
streets Ice cream, confectionery, fancy articles,
etc, etc.
AGAnKMY OF Music, Pa. avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth sts.-Free concerts at O'Clock. Hall
open all day.
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BURNsIDE's
Patent Portable House.

The inventor calls the attention Of Suffers and
others 20 this ussful invention House can De
built by this Inventor without nails, screws, OF
Bsrnes and Stables built in the same way. IL
can be put up and taken down without lrJurJ 10
the boards.
Orders can be left with
SAMUEL WISE. Builder,
No. $40 E street., near Tkirteeath .,
iaIl-Im Washinf ton. ID. =.
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TYLxn's COMPOUND SYRUP GUN ARAsIc.-we
take great pleasure In recommending the above
favorite remedy for Coughs, Colds, and all sfec-
tons Of the Throat aud Lungs. An attache Of this
after trying every likely thing, without any relief
was perfectly cured by single bottle. We are
not surprised that II II so largely patronized by
our soldiers In camp.-BaIt. Clipper.
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CoRNs, Bunions, Calosities, Bad Nails, En-
larged Joints, and all diseases Of the feet cured
without pain, by DR.. White, Surgeon Chiropo-
dist, 426 Pennsylvania avenue, between -Four.
and-a-half and Sixth streets. Room up stairs.
Once hours from II m. TO 6 p. m. Orders TO cali
at residences promptly attended to. Jan IS-lm*
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LOWELL, COLES & CO,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Sc Front Street, New York,
and 316 E Street, Washington, d, C,
lIesr WIllards' Hotel.D

Having started branch Of our New York eEt.b-
lIshment in this city, We invite Suffers, GyOcas,
RsStaraatexys, and Hotel Keepers, 10 call and
examine our stock. which is well assorted and
comprised of goods Of the best quality. We take
orders for any thing In our line, and execute them
promptly. ja2s-tf
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PLEASANT FURNISHED ROCKS, with fuel and
gas, with or without board, at 415 street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. Table boarders
can be accommodated. ian 15-Im&
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LINE! LIME !.-Our friend VIM. II. Cooley,
has Just opened a kiln Of best quality wood
burnt lime. Gail at the kilns on Rock creek,
near Georgetown. fef2t
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TAK MIAsMA and foul vapors generated by the
hot sun will be far more deadly to our volunteers
than the enemy's bayonets. In the Indian and
Crimean Campaigns Holloway's Pills were used
In enormous qualities. They kept the troops In
perfect health: Only IS cents per oox. Soldiers,
supply yourselves. 2I7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

FAMILIES who have never used Boston crackers
are invited to try those manufactured fresh every
day by J. l.. Dayton. Sold by all respectable
grocers. Ia 2s-tf
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The STEAMER TELEaRAPH, the agent desire
us TO say, was not seized for having twenty bal
res Of whisky on board for the soldiers, al state
In the papers last week. That steamer has bee
In the dock at Alexandria for a month past, IN
derQoin0 repaira
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-This morning, Richard III
Trunnen was tried and convicted Of an assault
and battery on VIM. Albert, a soldier.
The case Of Geo Madison, indicted for an as
sault and battery on Bernard Gurk was then tried
and given to the jury, who had not returned into
court when our report closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

BEEF YoR THE soLDIKRs.-Drovs after drove Of
beef cattle came to this city by railroad from the
North and West, last week, and q great many
more are awaiting transportation to this city. The
cattle are all for Uncle Sam, and are generally In
good condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

TUckER's GROCERIES For fine teas, sugar, cof.
fee, crackers, raisins, ketchups, butter, wines,
liquors, cigars, &c, fuckers grocery warehouse,
No. 325 Pa av., II unsurpassed Hotels, grocers
restaurants, suffers and housekeepers are hers
supplied with everything In the line Of groceries
Of superior quality and Il remarkably low prices
Don't forget the number, 325 Pa av
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CRIMINAL CouRT.-william Jones' convicted
on Saturday Of the larceny II camp bed and chest
from Ambrose Garner, was sentenced to one years
Imprisonment In the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

THE IHpIAN HERE DocroR,
From Canada, will describe diseases and tell his
patients the nature Of their.complainss or ILL
ness, without receiving any informa-
ton from them.
No eAavss for Conssltatios or Advice.
our MOTTO.
We use such Balms an have no strife
With Nature or the Laws Of Life:
With Blood Our hands we never stain
Nor poison men to ease their pain.
Our Fathef-whom all goodness ais,
Provides the means TO cure all ills;
The simple Herbs beneath oar feet,
Well used, relieve our pain complete.
A simple Herb, simple Flower,
Guild nom the dewy Lea
These, these shall speak with touching power
OF change and health 10 the.
Room No. II, washington Building, Penn av-
enue, conner Of 7th street, FEB s-aws
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AT Hrs Posr AGAIN.-To-day Justice Dom SD
peared In his Office the nrst time for two weeks,
having been confined TO his house by sickness
which IL was feared would terminate fatally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

THE GALLANT OLD FRAsKLIN.-At the anniver-
sary meeting Of the Franklin Engine Company,
held in their hall on Tuesday evening, February
4th, 1902, the following gentlemen were elected
officers for the ensuing year:
President, Jno II. Sessford; vice president, f.
J. Champion; recording secretary, Geo. r. Cross
field; treasurer, VIM. H. Beardsley; captain Of
engine division, J. Hudson; LIST engineer, Thos
tor Of hose, Jno Maddox; I'd director, r. E. Moo
ney; Sd director, VIM. A. Shedd; 4th director,
NJ. J. Ridgeway; engine house keeper, J. w.
Hutton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

CENTRAL GUARDHOUsE CAsEs-Bsfors Justice
Walt.T -Sunday-Brdget Buns, drunk; fined
81 S.. Michael Kendrick, do dismissed wm
ID. Bell, drunk and profane; fned IS o. George
Jones, colored, Government teamster, drunk /;
turned over with hts team to the military. VIM.
II. Mortimer, drunk; do. Chas. Cole, colored
profanity; fined 81. William Mentzer, assault
and battery on a small boy; do. IS 81. Margaret
Lomsx, dfsorderly and profane; fined 81 John
DUNCAN, drunk and disorderly; do. % IS
Monday -Michael j Laughlin, profanity; hned
81 So. Peter Riley, drunk; dismissed. James
Burke, horse-stealing; do. Thomas Gafney, do !;
do. Thomas Meeghen, drunk and dlsofderiy;
retained for hearing. John Daley, suspicious
person; dismissed. Thomas Campbell, drunk;
turned over TO the military.
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Rev. M. CheeveT delivered a ranting abolitio on
sermon at the Capitol, in which he compared
the Federal Union to Herod, the rebellion to
Hercdas the loyal slave States to the daug of
Herodias, and emancipation to the head OF John
the Baptist. The oath that Her cd had taken was
compared to the idea that slavery Ii protected by
the Consultation
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DR. Won MoscHzIsKKR.-fo our citizens who
are afflicted with diseases Of the eye or eur do not
call upon DR.. Won M. they will miss Il greatly,
az he comes the most highly recommended Of any
Oculist or Aurist who has ever visited tLis conn
try: His otices are at 227 Penn. avenue, opposite
WillardS N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-10

DAssERous CouNTERTElTs The city is flooded
with well executed counterfeit one dollar notes
purportng 70 be upon the eFarmers Bank of
Pottsville, Pap Look outfor them.
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DEATHS AMONG THE PRINTERs.-Last week two
occurred In this city. The first was Mr.. John D.
Campbell, from Lockport, New York, but re-
Gently employed in the Government printing
ONCE. His remains were sent to bis former home
by the Columbia Typographical Society Of this
city. The next was MIR. Charles ID. Gushing,
originally from Boston, Mass and afterwards
employed In this city In the National Era ofice.
His funeral will be attended this afternoon by the
a. editors.
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the announcement Of the opening OF a steamed
oyster establishment upon q new plan, opposite
Wiisrdp Hotel. BY this arrangement the oyster
,ealns its fall size, favor, and all In juices, 4
lhIary that mussbe enjoyed 70 beaPpreciated.
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PERTAINS Excursion business men,
and officers and soldiers on furlough, are afforded
by Perham's grand excursion arrangement, travel
ing facilities unsurpassed In economy. enjoyment
and dispatch. From Baltimore to New York and
return the fare 10 but S. and to Boston and back
but sl3 50-only little more than half price Re.
turn tickets good until May LIST. For particula RI
see advertisement.
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WANTED-Two nicely furnished ROOMS on
BOsrd. as may be desire1-f0r q gentleman aud
wife two chirren and servant. Best reereno es
as 20 respeotahility of parties given and requested
Location preferred within three or four blocks
north of Penn avenue and betSeen az and 18th
ats. Address De-" Star Ofics, stating very low
est terms. feIO-Sts
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FOR SALE-Several good BUILDING LOTS
Y Of ground, well loest'd in this city. Also, q
FARM IN w Wisconsin Of lao acres of go7d f,rmin
ana we'll tlmbeTed land, near the Mississippi rivsT
all Of vhlch may be bought st q moderate prios.
Inquire OF Mrs: MARY A. w. G. VAN NESS,
IA "a --. $3.50 1900
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FUNKRAL OF An OFFICER Lieut.. Thomas of
company ID, I'D Pennsylvania volunteers, who
died few days since was buried yesterday after
noon. The funeral procession was imposed Of
the members Of company ID, and the staff oficers
Of the regiment, and was preceded by fne
burial placs at Soldiers Home, near this city.
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WANTED-By young man of several years.
w eXpsIleuce IN 8 grOoorT and provision store,
in this city. sSITUATIONa as took keeper. sales
ma1, or TO make himself generally useful in some
business. Best OF testimonials of character and
capabiity can be furnished. Address 'Y X ~
Star Ofice. fe lO-2ts
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BOARDING.

CENTRAL HOTEL, (spos tAs Erreaesa plan,l
" corner Of Pennsylvauis avenue ana 6 h street,
cp,osite corner 20 Browns and the Hatlonal, -
now furnished throughout with new and handsome
furniture.
The proprietor informs his friends and the public
that they can De Accommodated with rooms, By
the day or week. with or without meals.
: The Diuing Saloon open at q / hours
-l--. u, DURHAM GkLsTON,
Re 10 ec2v- Proprietor.
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NEW PoNToON TRAIN.-A new pontoon train
has just been completed, and is now encamped
near the Arsenal. 1t consists Of number of large
datboats rugged with wheels under them, so thew
can be transported rapidly and securely, and an
immense amount Of timber and planks upon
trains OF wagons built expressly for that purpose
This Is independent of the train Of Col Mcleod
Murphy, which 10 made Of India rubber beats and
filed with wind.
There are also at the Arsenal over 600 pieces of
light artillery, all Uf which ready for the field
and are held as part Of the reserve, In case any,
thing should happen to the 400 now In the army
Of the Potomac
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FOuRrH wARpSrArIos CAsEs-Bsfors Justice
Walter. -Sunday-The only cases docketed for
trial At this station were John Green and Edward
Davis, soldiers. They were turned over to the
military for being drunk and disorderly.
Monday.-Martha johnson, drunk and disor.
Derby; dismissed. Alexander McGlue, do; turned
over 70 the military. Benjamin Hines, do; do.
A. A. Osgood, taken from Browns Hotel by
request Of the Waterman; dismissed. Thomas
Rariden, drunk, disorderly and kicking open the
doors Of dwellings; fined q so, and In default
sent to the workhouse for 90 days
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TOR SALE.-Two very Inc saddle HORSES,
young suitable for Officers or oar -
and X street, Island. "a
fe e-3t< JAMES KELLY
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WANTED-A comfortable HOUSE. furnished
w or unfurnlshed for family of eight persons.
short distance of the avenue Address, stating To-
eaton and terms, J. JOHNSON, Box 24s Post
Office. fe 10 3ts
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WHO ARz THETi "A correspondent of the
tells very " morantic'' story ali about two lus.
cePtble military men from New England, who
both made love to lady in Georgetown. The
lady said TO be suspected Of strong sympathy for
- Secesh." This did not affect the passion Of the
two oracers, however, and challenge passed be-
tween them. This resulted Ia pistols for two, a
shot piece, nobody hurt" restoration of the
Z" entente cordial and the scene closes with the
arrest Of the two principal actors by the Provost
Marshal.
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HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS
4 Four handsomely FINISHED Rooms, supplied
with Ees and water, ald convenient 10 the Patent
and Post Oh!cs Departments, for rent, Apply 81
t9oH Massachusetts 5TenEe, north sI0c, between
9Th ana Gth atE. nA25
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tlANTED.-A lady wishes to obtain q STU
w ALTON "a hnusekeeper in some small fsmi
ly, Incuire at st Patriots Church, fe Str
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KILLED BIZ SENTINEL "A soldier named John
Asop, belonging to a camp Of volunteers in the
vicinity Of Columbian College, was shot on his
return to camp on Saturday last by sentinel,
under the following circumstances: Asop came
much intoxicated. He had a bottle in his hand
and as he approached the camp he was hailed by
a sentinel and ordered to halt. He was passed
within the lines by this guard, but was a2 ain
ordered to halt, by second sentinel. This last
guard, finding that the drunken soldier disre.
garded his command, leveled his piece and fred
shooting Asor through the brain, killing him in
SANITY. The affair will undergo a military in
vestigation.
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ROhRDING.-One OF two neatly furnished
- Rooms. with Board, osn be ohtsined 81 No.
a24 street. between 18th and 18th streets. at les
per month for two persons those unwilling TO raw
that grios need not spnly A good COOK and
CHAM BERMAID wanted. with proper recon
mendat!ons, to whom the highest prices will he
given. =. fa7St
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WANTED-By respect, be young glfl SIT
w UATlUN in private family as ohambermeld
aud seaInstress. Can cut aud at ladies' and chill
dren's dIe,ses and also plsIn sewing. Apply for
days st 259 2lst st near l. st. lts
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PoLIcE-The patrolmen Of the Third Ward
Cordisn, selling liquor without a license; nned
so 81. samuel Duncan, cold, carving con-
csaled weapons; dismissed by Justice Barnaclo.
The Fourth Ward patrolmen reported: Thomas
Berry, riding over the pavements; dismissed by
Justice Walter. Alexander Langdon, arrested
upon q bench warrant; taken 10 jail. Thomas B.
Thornet, selliog Government horse; held TO bail
for further hearing. Owen 9 Callan and James
Rainsford, attempting to psss eounterfest money;
dismissed oy Justice Johnson. A J. Amos as.
sauit and battery on Josiah Essex, dismissed by
Justice Barnaclo. John Wilson, drunk and dis
orderly; turned over 70 the military.
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On the 9th instant, RICHARD H., infant son Of
RIohSrd h. and Sarah J. Boswell, aged months
and p DAYS.
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TWO PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS
\ ParlOr and Chamber attached, with or without
BOard. at 81 Bridge street. ieo. getnWn. fe y Sc
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Mothers.

i Thousands aredaiiy speaking in the praise 4s
equal to the best sperm or Yankee candles, and
the star candles compare with the best ever
manufactured in Cincinnati, and are sold at full
weight-not fourteen ounces to the pound. In
another year we shall be independent of the uni
versal Yankee nation. e
There were no dispatches received yesterday
via telegraph, and the usual excitement and in
quiries, "what is the :" were obviated. The
chief interest at this moment is in regard to Island
No. 10. Well Number Ten was not evacuated at
the last accounts, nor did we learn whether we
had received any more reverses after dinner-tinle
yesterday. The strongest anticipations are held
that we shall gain the next great battle. The fire.
squent little skirmishes are too often magnied into
something of great Importance, when in reality
they amount to nothing. There ought to be a
change in this respect on the part Of the public
prints adjacent to where these skrmishes are re-
ported as having taken place. 4ss il a.i.at~
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LATEST TELEG RAPHIC INTELLIGENGE
DISPATCHED TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
From Memphis.

Pc From Memphis. @
MEMPHIS, March l9.--On Sunday scouts from
Columbia. Tenn, reported the enemy advancing,
and near at hand, with large force. The bridges
over Duck River was destroyed by our forces, All
other bridges leading to Columbia had been
previously burned. Five hundred or one thousand
cavalry under the command of Coils. Scott and
Rifle, took position on the south side of the
river, and on Monday the euenlys cavalry ap-.
proached. At the latest accounts brisk firing was
going on across the river.
There s a small amount of Government stores
at Columbia. ,,.D u,a .7..
The Federal force at Nashville is stated to be
very large. General from Iuka says that so ,O0O-
FederaIs were within seven miles of that place,
and an engagement is looked for in less than
twenty-f -four hours. -r=
The enemy's gunboats came down near Island
No. 10, and threw shell and shot at They tried
to throw them over the Notifications into a field
on The island where our troops were stationed, but
no damage was done. Behind their gunboats the
river was crowded with transports. Our gunboats
attacked the enemy opposite Tiptonville. After
two hours fighting, our boats retired. Two Of our
gunboats were slightly damaged. The Lady Polk
received one ball through her, but was only
slightly injured. No lives were lost on our side.