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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-06-25

The rebel General Coles. an original secs
sionist. sends word to Gen. Wallace that. since
his cotton was burned. lie waais 10 take the oath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
From Central America-Treusure from
California.

New YORK, Oct. 2l.-The steamer Ariel. from
Aspinwall, with S75U, ,0OO in treas ure from Cal
ifornia, has arrived.
The ship Reporter, from San Francisco, was
totally LOST od Cape Horn and four Of the crew
saved.
The ship Ericsson was dismantled nine miles
south Of Cape Horn and abandoned.
A decree has been issued in Nicaragua that
al persons coming Into the republic must have
passports. All free negroes and other degraded
races arc excluded.
A revolution has again broken out in Bolivia,
but ii would probably be suppressed.
The Americans who went to Nicaragua gold
hunting had arrived at Panama penniless
The Peruvian Government is said to have
falsely imprisoned and brutally treated some
Englishmen. one OF whom died Several Bri-
tish ships of war have been sent to Callao
A battle had taken place at Santa Barbara
near Granada, lasting six hours, in which
Mosquera defeated the consery atives with great
loss.
Capt. Mullen, U. S. A, and party are among
the passengers by the Ariel. They have COM
p1eted good wagon road from the head waters
of the Missouri river to those Of the Columbia
river. The party spent four winters in the
Rocky Mountains. The road is 600 miles long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
LAST DAY BUT THREE OF
THE ZIG SHOW.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. Oct. "A.
THE RAFELS, THE RAVELS,,

All the we'll known features of these famous COM
panies have been
Concentrated IN One Immense Exhibition.
No public amusement OF this magnitude has ever
before been offered to the Washington public. The
grand attractions Of all other places of amusement
MsSneanT ana g i;cs IN Uti One
tling the older to witness all.
Among The most conspicuous features in Bar
num's pied Troupe are the following:
THE MUSEUM
Ia this department appears. in admirable con-
Mensserie; that far famed eYitome Of humanity,
the most diminutive Of all human beings of his
age the rsd'qStsslns SeanopoRE MUTT
The Commodore holds his leyee at the pavilion in
.o'eiock Inteilig gent lightly, prepossessi and
sable, the little hero bears of the belle, laughing
Fl IN Gspss h% hs
perior in age, and equal in attraction, is the
nowned, original. and vcritable
GEN TOM THUMB,
Of European and American celebrity, and next to
the Commodore, the greatest man on Il small scale
that the century has produced.
THE EQUESTRIAN TROUPE.
Brightest in the irmament of stars which rsdiate
from this immensely OF talent, is the elegant Paris
MADAME TOURNAIREi
in her machles style of Saddle Riding, displaying
sh prec r a .as Of Fl h hT
and all the concomitsnts attending her dsshing,
a a Of s
The Greet Mdfrs RraY Messrs m mHEMMINGs al and pa
CAMILLE, and VI LIE MARIE. will be diversified
by a succession OF Athletic Exercises.
~ Admission to the whole only Is cents;
served balcony seats 50 cents. Oc g2
EREE CONCERT AT THE WASHINGTON
tween 9Th and 10th sts.-NEw ARRANGENENT.-The
undersigned is happy to announce that he has ef-
fected an engagement with Mr.. HENRY JUNG
this country, who will perform every night at the
above hall, in company with other Stars Also,
SIGNORA SEYDEL has been re- en- ga ged, and will
delight our visitors with her magnificent Songs,
Duets, etc. Mr.. ADOLPH WELLENSTEIN Will
preside at the Piano. Together with host of tai
ent unsurpassed by any ests blishment in the city
Choice Refreshments constantly on hand. Officers
in attendance to preserve order.
Concert commences at clock p M.
Sc Slm HENRY ROSENTHAL, Prop'r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.



NEW YORK, Oct. 9t.-The steamer Australia.
slan hasSrrived from Liverpool with advices
10 the llthI INST. .-.,...
Ths steamer City of New York arrived out
on the leth. 70. a1lgs - =
The question OF the recognition OF the South
Confcderacy by England continues to at
! considerable AIT. ntion. II wa- asserted
ever, that the English Government had
Il neutrality. Co.
~, VICES from Italy say that GaribalGi is
zap. issuing another manifs sSto. and that ne
precEtill chdcavor carry out his projectoftaking
f, PARIS. Oct. Ia-The BourSe closed inanimate
yesterday. Rentes III. Sc. ...'-
.-.. COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 1i.-Salps of cottsu for th,
week amounted 10 $500 bales, of which sr,qru
iafors took a,GGO bales and exporters l5,9n
lales. Tie market closed firm al an advance
OF Ia d. on American and iKd on Surats. the
mprov' Infnt being in the finer qualities The
sales Of Friday amounted 10 300n bales inclu
ding 2.Ct0 bales 10 Spectators and exporuIrs-
IN. market closing fat but unchanged. ~
Rrcadstuffs closed easier
Provisions heavy. Consois 931aa3E
THE LATEST.
ENGLAND-Thc Gazette announces that The
Hon. William Stuart, Secretary of Legation M
Athens, Is appointed Secretary of Legation at
The Daily News eiitorialIv disputes the idc,
that the South weuld willingly, in the event of
a separation. concrdr any of The Border Statrs,
ana adduces evidence tending 10 prove quite
the contrary.
The Morning Post draws a parallel between
Lincoln Government and that OF the .Ex-kInp
OF Naples, and charges Preside nt Lincoln with
proceedings closely resembling thosc which
preceded the downfall of the Neapoiitan throne
and says:-''Franciso of Naples failed. pursuing
q similar course. Why should Abraham of
America, succeed 1t questions whe ther Eu-
rope, III the event of any signal victory attend
ing the Confederates. would be justified in
longer Withholding recognition
September mails from the West Coast Of AZ
rica had arrived. The overdne steamer Cleo
ratra, with the August mails. was wrecked of
Sherboro river. one hundred miles south of
Sierra Leone, and proved a tstal loss. Several
lives were lost. The Coast news was MIN
portant.
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81 Some of the papers record The payment
. OF SilC,UG duties on teas last week. AT the New
York custom house, as the largest ever mad,
on a single entry. The Providence Journal
says thai Thomas Smith, the great tea merchant
i'm New York, about 1925, once made a single
payment of over $500. 900.
~ &c. w. Powell, State Attorney fer Tall
bot county. Md, and now q prisoner in Fort
Delaware, is one OF the conscripts for that
county. -..
~The Common Council of BROOKLYN, N. Y,
on Monday night voted Sl50,WO for bounties
to recruits snlistmg prior 10 the 10th OF Novem-
ber.
~ petition 10 the Governor of New York
is in circulation in New York city, asking a
free pardon for Mary Real lately convicted OF
ihe murder OF her husband
~ Judge Rice, of Ill, has decided that col
or q persons are not privileged TO teach school
n that State, and that the public monies cannot
be appropriated to pay their salaries
~ Another gunboat propeller,the Shenan-
doah-is nearly ready for launching az the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. She Is $50 feet long.
~ Brooklyn, N. Y, pays bounty OF S2iS to
volunteers.
s1 Rear Admiral Toote has lost three chill.
.Srep, by death, within the last six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

A TIAcIcAL ArrAIR.-An unfortunate AZ
fair, resulting in the death Of Major PheIpe
Filth Virginia, at the hands of Major DAYTON,
Of the Fourth Virginia, occurred on the I,th
instant, near Millersport, Ohio, about twenty
five miles below Galiipolis. The facts are
stated as followe: EEE
"Muior Phelps, by forging a license, procured
some one 10 marry him 10 a sister Of MAJOR
Daytcn-he being married man, could not ie-
rally marry her. He carried her away from
home. and no one knows where she now is
Major Dayton was informed by letter from
his father, and became almost crazed.r He
learned of Major Phelps beine in 0eiisY>e
and went there, but the ME- Jor had started for
Ceredo. Maj. Dayton followed on, everlasting
him near Millersport, and shot him, four halls
taking effect Major Phelps lived q feW hours,
and, before dying, Acknowledged he had been
served right"
Major Phelps was formerly minister. and
resided, we believe, near Ceredo, Va MAJOR
Dayton was formerly baggase-master, and
afterwards a conductor on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad.
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FoETHEss hoSRok, Oct. a3,-Asjcr r. w.
Shenk, 1s5th Pennsyiyania Volunteers, who
has just arrived az Fortress Monroe frorn
| A,ken's Landing on the John A Warner an
| nounces thai Commissioner Wood, Of washin ?.
| ton, has succeeded IN csecrine the release OF
! over one hundred Union prisoners 81 airs bury.
| N. e, and expects 10 have them At Alken's
Landing the latter part OF this week The
John A. Warner, in charge or Major Shenf
"lii probably DC At Aiken's Landing To- morrow
! On :hc 18th ins.. the Commodore ran arropns,
| love City Point, and dctrfnrd tho J.inn "a
warner one day 60 tow her On In instice no
'i' Vliic.rs andepilots OF the Warner, we must
LAY sbe has never ben aground while running
on James river, either as nag Of truce boat o.
! wt'n carrying the mails 10 HarriscnAs land
ing.
The Warner leaves this afternoon for Aiken.
Landing, 10 bring DOWN psrelsd prisoners. She
tak, up the following Rebel officers: I.ieut W
Is, Low, Georgia Legion: Capt James Dicsey.
The Ricliuend Emo uirer, ort,hsr ca says.
~ hIr7y disloyahst taken at Cumefiaud Qsp
Ifnnesse.. were brought 20 this cityon Sunday
stnldf, oard n Sy M1 o. ,nsheurs They were
souThERs WAR NEws- THE RETREAT oP
BRAGG. ~ - F0-L
The Richmond Enquirer OF October 2I SAYS:
"Ihe iast we hear fiofn B acs's srmy ne was
az London, KY. falling ba,.k in order tovard
Cumberlandtfup. Bueilhas a very large army
and attt inised 10 flank Bragg wins a:Cariy,
Dick honinson, which was prevent'd by this
and There may be a battle any DAY
''Th' report OF the taking OF a large numt,-r
of prisoners from the federals III Perryviile
proves unirue.'
FROM LEK's Amy.
1--WE have reports from Winchester that q
pornrn of our army are advancing ON to
tharh sfown, Virginia, which is occupied hy
tie enemy in force. We can scarcely thint
that Cbarlestown will be the theatre of any
great battle. A skirnish has occurred an
Warrcn;on. and ano her AZ Kerns town with,n
the past few days"
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Gen. Echols. who at presen, commands IN,
Confederate forces i'm kanawha Valley h,s
Issued an order urging farmers 10 COME n
hanawlIa Tor salt and bring forage for tho
army. Ihe attention Of rhe people Is called 20
the above, to comply with the requests offSen
Echois, ana al the same time 10 promote in
div idual comforts.
THE RETEEAT OF PgIeE-sLACGYTrR lSasa
TiiE REBELS At CYPRESS CREEK
We lesin from Jackson, Missssippi that The
bridge across Cypress Creek Was burned by
The energy. and our forces were not aware Of
lis obstruction till they arrived at the creek on
them retreat. They were there forced 10 run
down The creek and cross at the mill-dam.
where the enemy had a commanding position.
lhe slaughter OF our troops st this point was
very heavy. The oversight consisted in The.
neglect TO destroy the railroad leading from
Ccrlnth TO Columbus and Cairo, which enabled
the Feoerals TO run reinforcements dur,ne the
entire night previous TO the retreat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

The above weight is exclusive ofthe stock, WHICH
will be j.. the usual prOpurton and they are TO be
made o the best scrap iron, of the form, dimen-
sions and finish of those made for the naval s-r-
vice and be subject to such inspection IS the De-
partment may direct.
Twenty eight of these anchors, of each of the
sizes of 800. l0. DO $50, 5H 40, and 800 pounds
each must be delivered in ninety days from the date
of the notification of the award of the contract and
the same date.
The conditions of the contract viii be similar to
those usual il the navy.
The bids must be accom- mpsDied by the guarantee
required by law, that If awarded the contract will
be executed.
The proposals must he endorsed Proposals for
Anchors y that they may be distin guished from
Other business letters, and be addressed 10 the
''secretary OF the Navy" oc 10 2aW2W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

@During the month Of Septsmb>y there
were 1,Ce7,0t8 pounds OF navy bread furnished
S55,oo0 For the sake OF economy, an immense
bskery is 10 be errrted in the BrookIyn Yard,
at an expense of ee95, 900. Il wfii contain six
ovens. - t -tIf-s+ WI
~ The Charleston Mercury quotes, Win
ssnden, sa spprobstiens On the answer Of re-, s1
not saluting, sOh, h-ll, General, saludA{s
played out" The white trash" bsgiA % ss
olsSontenteo. --d - = .Yoz ss.-L ..s---
sMRes PoRxs-The stock Of nsO pern areene
the falls Of the Ohio en- the lstA tnsts - yoa1a
We have had no material 1aADefttone ~ -
article for some time, the ruling rese eseagV ~
10 Ai0-,p per bel.-LsusssS1s seeFSas OK VI p
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SOUTHERN REcRU1rs.-The Richm,

SOUTHERN RECgUITs.-The Richmond Ex-
aminer of a late date says it is proposed in
some parts of the South 10 make q forced con-
scriptiOn Of slaves for the purpose of labor, aud
it adds:
'.As the war originated and is carried on i'm
great part for The defence Of the Shareholder in
his property, rights and the pcrpetuation of the
institution, he ought 10 be first and foremost in
aiding, by every means in his power, the
triumph and success of our arms. The slave
holder ought 10 remember that for every negro
he thus furnishes he puts a soldier in the
raRkSn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
From New Orleans,

New YORK, Oct. a.-The steamship McClel-
Ian arrived to-day. from New Orleans on the
oners from Corinth, and 40 discharged sick
and wounded soldiers from New Orleans
The steamer Matanzas, which has been re-
ported as missing, arrived at New Orleans on
the lith.
The steamer Cahawba arrived on the 10th.
The New Orleans papers contain no news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
Marine Disaster.

NEW YORK, Oct 2i.-The ship Mogul, from
Bombay. arrived to-day, and reports that on
the 22d, off the Highlands, she rescued Captain
West and crew, of the schooner Pennsylvania ia,
of Boston, from Baltimore for New York with
oak timber. The schooner sunk i'm fifteen minutes
after the crew We're taken of.
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~ The O uebcc q azette SAWS .-..An inmsus

~ The q uebcc Gazette says IAN immense
quantity of military stores, rifles, &c, have
been Mt TO This port per Great Britain; and the
steamship ~. Andrew, which arrived to-day,
has a large part of cargo space occupied with
warlike material The carting Of military stores
TO the different depots has been almost inces-
SAINT during the past few days. The number of
rifles forwarded is estimated nj 2OO,GO. 1t is
evidently the intention TO be prepared for any
pmerCrpcy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

FORD'S NEW TENTH STR. THEAfER
Tenth ST., abors Pennsylvania 40,
HmHus ~ roRp' RI Avn Lessee and Manage,
LAST NIGHT
LAST NIGHT
LAST NIGHT
OF the Charming Young Actress,
MISS MAGGIE MITCHELL,
WHO NOW BIBs ADIEU
To the Generous Public that have so kindly en-
ccuraged and sustained her during her lengthy
and prosperous engagement, which
SHE ISHEs THIS EVENING
Therefore, this is undou btedly
THE LAST CHANCE TO SEE HER.
Positively, THE LAST OPPORTUNITY.
THIS SATURDAY EVENING,
The Final Representation
OF the Most inrortire Of all Attractire PLAYS,
That has dfawn =
LARGER HOUSES
Than any other piece presented for years, entitled
FANCHON, THE CRICKET!
FANCH0N.. MISS MAGGIE MITCHELL
OLD FADET MISS MARY MITCHELL
ALL THE STAR COMPANY, ..r
ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY :
~ SPECIAL NOTICE. -
THE ORIGTNtL RtFEL FdHJLY
The renowned GABRIEL RAVEL TROUPE.
including the Dash and Barring YOUNG q
m + &c A, are now performing at Ford )
Thrater. baltimore cor seQuently, the Ravels can
not be playing in this city advertised by several
e.tabl,shments. The intelligent public will please
note this fact and also bear in mind that the Orisj
nal Rartts, now in baltimore, will open at this
Fashionable First Thester "
On MONDAY EVENING NEXT
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Dress Circle and Parquette m can+s
Family Circle. a6 cenfs
No extra charge fer reserved seats
Doors open at q quarter past z O'Clock; curtain
rises at quarter to O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
Horse Race.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2f.-At the trot on the
Fashion Course to- ddy between {" Rocking gham''
and General Butler" each won two heats
The fifth will be run tomorrow. The best
time made was by Rockingham, on the third
heat y 22I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
Capture of an Island in Galveston Bay
Spcessionists Ordered to Leave Mem

MEMPHIS, Oct A.-The Grenada Appeal of
the 18th, has report of the capture and occu-
patton by the Federals of an island in Galveston
Bay. Nothing is said of our forces having
reached the main land, except that a fight was
expected should they make the attempt.
General Sherman has ordered thirty srcesh
families to leave Memphis, on account OF recent
guerilla outrages oE the river.
The Grenada Appeal contains a report that
Van Dorm and Lowell have been ordered 70
report al Richmond, and announces General
Pembrrton as the successor of Van Dorm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

POPULARITY OF ORR GEsERaLs-At the
book trade sale in New York, which COM
Tenos d last week, large quantities OF the carses
de lriSue photographs OF Union Generals were
cisrosed OF by Mrssrs. Taber & Co, OF New
Bedford, and Appleton, Of New York. A GU
rious inquirer took occosion 10 ask the pub
lishers as TO the respective popularity Of the
Straw 10 show how the popular breeze was
blowing. Taber named twelve leading mill
tary men i'm the following order:-1. Mcclellan:
=. burnside; 3. Halleck; T. Governor Sprague;
S. Banks; 6. Butler; 2. Hooker; $. Sigel q Hun
ter: 10. Rcsecrans; IL. Winthrop; - Heintzsl-
Min. Appleton placed them differently, and
added some:-Burdside, Mcclellan, Haileck.
Anderson. Sigel, Rosecrans, Banks, Sprague,
Eutler, Scott, Hooker, Mitchell, Heint1elman,
Wool s.rrff
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Congressional Nomination.

BOsTON. Oct. 22.-In the 5th Congressional
district the Peoples Union party have nomi.
mated Col. +. w. Kinks in opposition TO John
Il. Alley, republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25
Sale of Gold in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Oct. 23.-A sale of two thousand
dollars in gold was made on change to-day
deliverable in six months, at forty fl We per cent
nremium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

Lessee and Manager HESRY G. JARRETT.
LAST NIGHT
.rr of the &c. ...- ..E-.
Fersa:fl and Orig mai Canadian,
MIR. CHANFRAU. 4
LAST NIGHT OF THE BATTLE PLAy'i
TWO HRE4T DR4M4S Sc
BULL Run = tie tss ,4nf 5scR P'Eiii SHEPPARD.
49, THIS EVENING n,
viii be produced Charles Gaylor's CELEBRATED n
h"hai Drama, IN three acts entitled ~
orAe ss,l:ns df F. ;s,a, q = So.,, Hans. :.
1uritsT "a ContrsbapaD ...-........ Mr.. ChsnfrsI
.Sossass ACT G7 T1oaS5, f rss %sG"
MaFiha H5nsf ssfPs n in the
ACT III -Fairtax Court House in June rs5-En-
G,, iEsnse A Of the Union Forces-Sacking of Fairfax
-, AGSiII.- Tho Female Spy in tho Union Camp
Ds:ih fhfH5 dt i OF Eree%dom
ity OF Bull Run-Look out fer Bona hshells-Charge
Of Black Horse Ca alry-Bat,le of Bull Run-Tab.
The entertsinnsnt VIII commence with the mos
loo, s.o.n.ra JACK SHEPPARD;
blh'Sh III. :. ', " Mr. Chanfrau
GRSvER'S T,.EATER., -s..
Pam orEnus, Heor Vi!lrrds Hotel.
LEONARD GRUTER.--. .---. .MANAGEl
THIS EVE ING. '..t
LAST NIGHT or THE FLORENCEs,
POSITIVELY
MR.. AND MRS.
W. J. FLORENCE
W. J. FLORENCE. s.H
". ]. FLORENCE
THEEE GREtT cOufCPLAyS.
cy NEW ys IND ,ESeIisiTE BALLADS,
AN IRISH v AkF! ''"''
An IRISH FfGHTi a.
RETURNED VOiTSTEERi
RETURNED VOLUNTEER
WI. FLORENCE as -. The Returned Volunteer
LESSON FOR Hr rsBaSDDs
Mr.. ". J. FLORENCE
MRS. WI. FLORENCE y '''"''
IN SIX CHARACTERS,
IRISH NORMAN:
IRISH NORMAN!
". J. FLORENCE ss.............. Bryan O'Lynn
MONDAY NEXT, October q,
First appearance of
1"' f"'fGE; IEciGE il1Ifs gsG ssI IeEs' ES 6sa"s
LUCILLE WESTERN
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
SIchseEs q Chal &c.,. rs cents
1fi'ate DoAes-~ -...----.-...----. SO
Soiore9 TAI.et!--------..-'. Is cents
Beats may be secured from 10 O'Clock 4. m. t.
o'clock p m, " ithout extra charge.
Doors open at ~ o'clock. Performance COM
nences at s}a o'clock
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ADJUSTMENTS.

s%oLiMPtC MUSIC HALL,~
DOLYMPiC MUSIC HALL,~
@OLYMP'C MESIC HALL,u
SITE OF THE GYMNASIUM,
SITE OF THE GYMNASIUM,
CORNER OF NINTH ST S LOUISIANA Az,
CORNER OF NINTH ST r LOUISIANA Az,
CORNER OF NINTH ST. s LO UISL4NA AT,
NEAR PENN. Ay. AND MARKET SPACE,
NEAR PEsS. Av. AND MARKET SPACE.
A RESPECTABLE MUSIC HALL,
which, since its opening, has been attended with
UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS
The management provid;nSa
LIGHT AND PLEASING
ENTERTtINNENT,
f,Il OF
Fun, DASH, AND RUMOR.
AMI trctuted, wIthal, with
IL GIN
THE BEST ARTISTS IN THE CITY APPEAR
'''
JULIA hA"'L'oN'
'or MA ''ihioN.
KATE HAMILTON Sally SINCLAIR
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~ Passenger statistics show that Within nine
months LOCO people have arrived by sea at
San Francisco In excess or departore. These,
i'm addition 10 large number of overland immi-
grants, make the increase OF populaeon more
this wear than since 1s52. The overland immi-
grafton TO Oregon ana Washoe tnis year viii
arnonnt 10 about 5000. II -Gi ~ .fLrst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

aS-On Monday last we observed three beau
tiIsl ladies promenading down whit.llall
street, and we were informed that two OF them
were sisters OF Mrs. President Alb, Lincoln.
The ladies we saw, we are pleased TO KNOW,
are second 10 none in their patriotic de yotioa
to the South. They reside in Selma, Ala ahaIna-
II old Abes wife Is half a. handsome Is her
fair Siste of the sunny South, il is not strange
that she is so much admired by the Yankees
AaGRfd fGd.) Conf6dtrdcy.
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s.IT.-l80O.-x.
BRAKES PLANTATION BITrERS

Invigorates, strengthens, and purif1es the sys-
sem; is perfect appetizer, and natur~s great
restorer. Itiz composed of pure St. Croix Rum,
the celebrated Calisaya Bark, roots and herbs
Particularly adapted TO weak and delicate per-
sons, and can be relied upon for its purity. II
cures Dyspepsia, is gentle tonic, and is just
the thing for changes Of the season. Sold by
All Grocers, Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons
p. H.. DRAKE & CO., 2o2 Broadway, New
York. Sc 25-eo6m
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ga curious announcements has anneare,

D-A curious announcement has appeared in
the Dublin journals. II processes TO come from
an officer Of the Indian army, 1T present resi-
dent in England, who is desirous OF obtaining
the agency of an Irish estate. He IL Of business
habits, and has the highest testimonials from
General and other ON cers with whom he has
served: but these are not the grounds upon
which he rests his fitness for the Office HI.
cody winds mp the list 0f his qualifca by
stating that he ssdoes not mind being shot AZ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-25

LARGE SHEEP.-We saw n the railroad s.a-
tion yesterday a buck which weighed alive
about two hundred and fifty pounds. He is OF
h species called the Oxfordshire Downs, and
Was bred fTom imported stock. He belongs 20
a gentleman of Ly m, Iass- Who is introducing
the breed among the farmers In Vermont This
specimen is quite young, and we are told thai
full grown sheep frequently weigh two hun
dred and fifty pounds. They are raised mostly
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