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0RPHANs' COURT, July 25TH 1863 Dis.
~ trlo Of Coinntia, Washington Conr;y, To nit !.
Nash deceased, the executor Aforesaid has with
tie appreciation of the Orphans Court of Wash.
18th day of August next, for the final settlement
and ton of the personal estate of said de-
have been collected and turned into money; when
and where all the creditors ard heirs of said de-
Court of Warrington county aforesaid j With their
claims properly youched, or they may otherwise
by law be excluded from all benefit i, said de-
ceased's estate: provided a copy of this order be
published once week for three weeks in the Eve
ping star, previous to the ,aid 49, day Of August
1868. Test: G. RORRINS
~ % law3w Register of Wills
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The Nashville Union says it Is reported
that Hon. Meredith p. Gentry, formerly an
eminent Wing member Of Congress, more re-
Gently member ofthe last Confederate Congress,
himself voluntarily to the Federal
commander at Shelby Vile . few days since.
He was the american" candidate for Cover
nor OF Tennessee In 1865, but was defeated by
Andrew Johnson
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COMMITTED TO THE GUARDHoUeE.-Yes.
terday. James Green, charged with smuggling
liquor across chain bridge, and Henry Van
herman. with selling clothes to soldiers, aud
assisting them 70 desert were committed to the
Central Guardhouse by Capt. Todd. Pre-
Marshal. @.s~f -
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MAIL CARRIERS APPoISrEp.-The follow
IN & ave been appointed mail carriers for thi ;
cry under the new law for the free delivery OF
mail matter: =f
Thomas +. Harkness. Geo. Ii. Clark, Cbas.
j. Wright, John IL. johnson, John L. NOEL
wee, Alfred Z. shaw, e. L. Frees, q. II.
Wright, ID. r. Fr'wer, Thomas F. Parker.
Ihey are TO receive salary OF SEQ per am
num-
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"ANTED TO RENT-A comfortable HOUSE.
w cor taining rooms; willing to pay a good
rent; family small and rs children Address r o..
"C.o Box No 1853 iy es.st6
WANTED-A GOOD GIRL. fer generol house
years of age, to attend to children i3 Seventh
street. between and streets. iy8 at
"ANTED-Fiv good FARM HANDS, eithsr
w white Or colored They must understand
general farm work, the use and care of horses dc,
and must be sober and honest. Also, one NAN to
work in dairy; q good mixer &C. Apply M
street road Nv n st~
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THE CROPS IN MAY AND JUNCTION. Isaac
Newton, Commissioner of Agriculture, has
prepared and published report of the con-
diton OF the crops during the months of May
and June.
From this report it appears that tenth more
land was sown this season with wheat than the
season of 1862 which was the largest crop ever
grown in this country. The appearance OF
this crop has varied, but as a general thing
there is a prospect of a large yield. Spring
wheat has sustained about one-tenth injury
from all causes.
Barley is excellent. Corn is generally small
in size on account of the drought, but its APP
pearance is only one tenth below the standard
OF good crop.
Oats has also suffered somewhat from the
drought, but if it escapes the rust the crop viii
still be better than that Of last year.
Tobacco culture, on account of the war has
increased rapidly in the loyal Stltes The
amount planted this year, as shown by the
table for June, is seventy five per cent over
that OF last year. In appearance it is nearly an
average, being one tenth below it.
Grass is two enths below the standard ap-
pearance OF good crop.
Flag is twelve above the average of last
years crop.
OF wool the tables show an increase OF 20
per cent in the number of sheep over those of
last year.
The increase of sorghum is q per cent
The appearance of the cotton crop, SO far, is
favorable. The dry weather enabled farmers
to free it from weeds and grass. During the
drought it was but one-tenth below the average
of a good crop; and, in amount, the increase is
eighty per cent over last year in the localities
where it is now cultivated, which are much
fayuar than thoSe of last
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SENT TO THE SUPRRINTRNDKNT.-La night
Richard Carlton was arrested by Officer Bigiey
for the larceny Of q gold ring This morning,
upon examination before Justice Clayton, the
evidence was not sufficient to send the case to
court but as the accused was identified by the
police as party who had been ordered to leave
the city some months ago, and was known by
the police rs "Waxey," the justice turned him
as the military order relative to such cases pre-
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LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
IMPORTANT FROM THE FRONT.

MOVEMENTS OF LEE.
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NOTICE TO WATER-TAKERs.

WATER REGIsrRAR's OFFIoE,
Cify Hall, July 1, ls6s.S
ALL WATER-fAKRRs are hereby notified that
their Water Rents for the year ssmmencing with
this date are now duo and payable 1T this Office
The following IL the law Of the Corporation ''in
relation to DELINQUENT water takers" viz:
I'm all cases of the non. payment Of the water
rent for thirty days after the is due and paya-
bic the Water Registrar shall notify the Purveyer
discontinue the supply Of water immediately, by
cutting Of the water st the main and he sh al net
premises except on notification by the Water Re.
eistrar that the water rent has been paid as also
the expense Of cutting OF and restoring the Gov Of
Water.o
RANDOLPH COYLE.
1y milf Water Re gistrrr
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Bv J. c. Meg UIRl CO., Auctionesrs.
VERY VALUABLE FARM NEAR WASHING

Y TON, HoEsEs. MULES, Cows. CALVES PTas
WAGONS. HARNESS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, OoRn
at IL clock m hsli sell, By order of Commits
sioners, that valuable Farm on the Seventh strsee
road, belo7sins to the late Harius Clagett (for
particulars see advertisement in the Natio aai In
hmm ediately after the .ale of the real estate "a
shall sell tina personal property consisting Of
Seven well bro ke work orses
Four well matched Mules
Ledy's Pony, Mich Cows. Calves, Pigs,6c
Three good heavy Wagons, two light ones one
Buckeye Mower and Reaper ne sriy new
PlouRbs, Hsrrows, Hay Rakes
New Harness for four Horses and four Mules
Together with all orher articles necessary for
farm use.
ALSO,
the road and win be sold in lots to suit purcha-
so Tons Hay.
Terms easy and m ade knewn at the sale
W. 81. CLAGETT. Administrator
McGQJRR Act,
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TIE CoNTRABATD FARM.-We have seen 8
samnIe OF some OF the ilrsefruits Of contrahanc
labor on Government farms. in the shape Of
excellent green peas. grown at tho Arlington
farm The contrabands at Arlington, under the
charge of Lieut.. Colonel E. M. Greene Chic
Ouartermaster Department Washington, art
rapidly being put in way to perform sys
tenatic labor, and be of some real service.
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SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-By j. C.. McGtare
d Co., Aactionecrs.-A farm near the Insane
Asylum, consisting Of parts OF the tracts known
as :sPrevsntion Enlarged and s'iieshorongh
Manor" containing over 100 acres, sold 70
Adelaide J. Brown for 80, 100. Part OF Lot 9,
streets, with improvements, to w. b. Todd, for
$500. Lot Z, in Square $50, Third street east,
between E and south, for f3k cents per foot,
20 Wolsh
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CRRAT RUSH TO SMITHS, $50 Seventh ut ;.
NJ 20 ess come Of tAs great hsrgsins in CLOTH
Ing. $500 IVA
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ORFTCE-ll3 PENN. AvENJI.
OvIx MooRE's DRUo SroRR,
Washington city, D. O.
oOAdvics gratis 70 the poor from seven to min
?. a. jsEiW'
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NJ 4 W B o O Il 8 /.

Ure's Supplement to the Dictionary of Arts.
Manufacture. end Mines Price 81 50.
War Pictures from the South. By E. Fstvan.
Price Sl.25,
Heat Oopsidered as Mode Of Motion. By John
Tyndall, with illustrations. Price $500.
Hswe's Historical shakspeare, containing the
Histories or Chronicle Plays Price 81 50
Light; novel. By Helen Mode. Sl.25,
Sights Afoot. By Wilkie Collins. Price 50 cts
The Tiger Sls ger. By Airnsud L Co.
just published and for sale by
~ N-2t 332 Penn. avenue.
re WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-I shall Sc IL at
Il ". L. Wall Co.'S Bazaar, on TIL RSDAY,
3Oth July At 10 o'clock Sorre HORSE to satisfy
Livery bill. O. A. MURPHY, agent
~ 227ts National Hotel Stables.
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NOTICE KOSHER MEAT-The Isr.slites
~ of Washington and vicinity can be furnished
With fsssh Kosher Beef at my stand, No. 81 City
respectfully solicited by W. W. MOUNTER,
Butcher. Nv 81. ats
TIVE COOLEST PLACE IN THE CITY rs AT
l. BROOKFIELD'sI Ice Cream Ealeon. 37I Pa.
avenue opposite the National Hotel Water Ices
Fruits in season. Vanilla, Lemon, Pineapple and
Strawberry Cream always on hand Privaae fsmi-
lies supplied ON the s. ortc L notice. jyE Tvs
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
Great Union Demonstration in Kansas.

LeyenWorth, Kansas, Feb IA.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of Uncon
dltional Union Men was held here last night.
Resolutions were adopted declaring as fol-
lows:s
That when treason becomes bold and deli
ant in our midst, and loyal, peaceaDle citizens
are threatened with death through the columns
of reasonable newspapers, and the mouths OF
traitors and the Government is openly assail-
cd and scofed at, and insiduous means are
used to seduce loyal people from their allie
glance, and public meetings are called to pro-
fnulgate treason, it is time that loyal men
unite for the protection of themselves, and act
and speak as becomes a free people that all
who ask for peace with rebels in arms against
the Government, except on the terms of submis-
sion to the Constitution and laws, or who pro-
pose a separation of the Union in any manner
are traitors that it would be stain on the
fame OF Kansas as a loyal State to permit the
making Of any reasonable proposition, OF the
adoption OF any reasonable resolution IN our
midst, and it shall not be done > that We re-
solve with firm determination to carry out this
to the letter, come what may that death is
the constitutional and legal punishment of
treason that the policy of incarceration for
traitors for time, and then dlscharging them,
without further punishment, is not proper.
punishment that death should be inflicted
without delay that we cordially endorse the
Presidents emancipation proclamation that
we are confident of the final triumph of the
Government that we again pledge our fdel
lty to the Union, and declare our determine
ton to support the Government through all
vicissitudes unto the end.
General Blunt addressed the meeting, and
said:
The little incident Of suppressing the En-
quirer, which happened N my absence, was
one that trusted would be followed by other
States. That although the duty and the job
of suppressing the paper had been taken off
his hands, he thought the time had come when
ii would be settled whether copperheads or
loyal men are to rule the country,
Kansas had taken the initiative, and he was
proud of it."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
Black Soldiers sent to Mexico by the
VicerOy of Egypt to aid the French.
oh a


United States Consul General Thayer, at
Alexandria, Egypt, In writing to our govern
ment, says an event of apparent grave impor
lance has come to light, and produced much
excitement in that community. On the morn
ing of the 7th of January $50 black soldiers
from Dolforn and Neubia, were, by order of
the Viceroy of Egypt, taken by railway from
the Notifications of the Barrage, about 100
miles south of Alexandria, and at night en-
barked on board the French steamer La Seine
for destination generally understood to be
Mexico, with the object of aiding the French
IN the expedition against that country These
negroes were dressed in Zouave uniform, and
fully armed.
1t is well understood that the French En-
peror has been anxious to supply the losses
which his army has suffered, by the employ
ment of blacks, and the Viceroy declared
month ago that he was about to send 1000 to
some place where their quality might be
tested.
His Highness, 1t is known, has always been
proud of his army, both black and white, the
effectiveness of which, except in repusing the
raids of Bedouins, has not been fairly display
ed since the war in the Crimea, where his men
certainly distinguished themselves as compared
with the other Ottoman troops.
Our Consul says he was awaiting expana-
tions from the Viceroy.
The European Consuls generally have tele-
graphed to their governments for instructions
Minister Dayton has also briefly eommun-
Gated similar information to our government
upon the subject.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
RUTLAND FARMARs' CLUB.-On last Mon

RUTLAND FARMARs' CLUB.-On last Mon
day evening, Mr.. II. W. Testers letter in the
Patent Office Report of 1923, on Agricultu-
raj Affairs in this State, was read, after which
the method of making maple sugar was duly
discussed by Messrs. Osgood, Curtis, and 9TH
ers. The Rev Norman Seaver consented to
read an essay comparing British and Amer-
can agriculture, on next Monday at p m
1t was voted TO have an oyster supper at the
Franklin House, after hearing the essay, and
all members and friends of the cub-wih
their a0iceS-are invited to attend, with the re-
quest that all intending to attend the same,
will give notice thereof by next Saturday to
the Secretary, so that suitable provision may
be In ade for all
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
HuNrING uEsrRrERs IN Nav Yonn


HUNTING DEsERrERs IN New YoRK
.rhe New York Express relates the following
adventure as having occurred to some officers
who were engaged in hunting up deserters IN
that city. under direction of the Provost Mr.
shal. The officers learned that deserter Was
staying at certain dwelling house which they
visited and searched, pushing their inquisition
into a room which the woman of the house de-
clared was a lady's private chamber, and for
Kidding them to enter. The scene in the room
S thus described:
GA lady Law in bed in corner, apparent
~ s,eeping; and the good housewife imposed
strict obligations on the Marshals not to waken
her as she was indisposed. For few min
ntes the officers, surrendering zeal to delcacy,
suryeyed the scene. They were satisfied that
the fair sleeper was not a man but the head
of tho he'd was curiously shaped, and demand
ID additional attention. Heavy breathing was
baord in distinct contrast to that OF the fair
sIeener !. in moment more long ill-shaped
hoIster moved like pulse, but with un-
aasv motion. and the grand sequel soon ap-
,soorod IN the shape of the toes OF some one
peening out at the united side OF the pillow.
PEW. What IS this ~ cried one of the Marshals
to the appalled, ladies' both , Of y, whom no were
then wide awake; What's TINS Z, ne repeat
ed as he gave vigorous pinch to the big toe
of the human bolster.
The man in the pillow only answered the
Question. As he withdrew, Ike small INTO
his shell the spins of his locomotives" he ut
tered an uncomfortable curse, ana then voice
was heard from the pillow:
arI fight the whole id crowd wa Of you"
The challenge, however, was not taken, and
rho man was Invested of his incarnation in
ln linz and assumed again his corpus D proper
He has then brought to the Park Barracks
and subsequently sent TO Governors Island as
a deserter."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
IocaI and state Items.

rr,oSs The Board of Medical Elk
an;,ers have examined some l22 appiican''
c. certificates Of exemption from enrolment
- tbor sessions of two. days at Brandon, anu
Two days here closing last evening. but ie"
anncants from Rutland have yet been exam
NOD tho examiners first attending TO those re-
s;d;no ont of town. The examiners Will again
meet. ON day to be hereafter appolh'eu' VI
which notice will be given, to complete their
labors We deem it proper here to say tha' II
is the duty of all who really have good GROUNDS
to believe themselves exempt from military du-
tv to present themselves for examination
The towns quota, in case OF future eau io'
soldiers, will be calculated upon the oasis "
the number reported liable to military duty =
r. those really exempt do not now procure GER
tifcates. the quota of the town VIII be larger
than il should be, and the able bodied men
will ultimately suffer in consequence IL is
duty which those not liable to serve' 0"s {
those who are, to procure certificates now' anu
no false sensitiveness should deter them IRON
discharging this duty. Rutland has airead.
suffered enough from too large quotas. lh'
other towns in the county seem TO understand
the matter, and their selectmen have been ac
tive in bringing forward all who are exempt
II should also be understood here. All thos'
who are nodproperly exempt should and' WILL
do their ,daty periodically when called upon
H.. i. .to,, ~. suffer through having an un
ane quota allotted to nc 'o"n'
We have been induced to Sd. 'ni''
there seems to be false sentimen,
-. 'iv eX
.empt, thinking it as well to wait and be dis
charged, IN case they are called into service
lit will be seen at once that the result of this
course would be, as we have stated, the assign
naent of too large a quota to Rutland to
say nothing of the consequent expense TO them
selves, the state, and the country, OF such a
proceeding.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19

Wool GROWERS PApER-Ata meeting of
the Directors of the Vermont State Agrcntu-
raj Society, held at Bellows Falls, on the 18th
instant, the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, Daniel NeedhaH, Secretary of this
Society, has received communications from
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and other Wes:-
ern States, as well as oul own, encouraging
the establishment of wool growers organ
and, whereas, propositions have been made to
him by publishers in other States, as well as
our own, for the publication of such an organ,
it is 80
hssotued, That in consideration of the fact
that we lind it difficult to decide at the present
Time what course to pursue, the whole matter
&c postponed to our next meeting; and that in
continue his correspondence on the subiect NTH
tne view Of enabling Us to reach = definite CON
elusion hereafter. -
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19

Surgeon Phelps also writes to Mrs. l.. Clark
acknowledging the receipt from Mt Holly OF
the following articles:
3 bedticks, q lbs. of dried apple, 2 pillow
ticks, flannel sheets, 81 rolls of bandages, |
cotton sheet, lG towels, Is pairs of socks, 4
pairs of pillow cases, Is pairs of drawers, 6
dressing gowns, Is shirts, As handkerchief,
3 bedquilts, and two bags drawn lint; and
says all praise is due to the noble ladies of
Vermont, who respond so heartily to the cry
for aid in making more comfortable the brave
boys who 50 well maintained the honor of the
State.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19

have seen our strength and would have re-
treated with but little loss.
Arriving as we did, after dark, and when
he least expected us, and was SO sanguine of
success, we caught his forces arranged in the
most favorable position to receive raking fire
from our gnnboat.
The officers and men were very glad to have
a shot at these river infesters, and only regret
that they did not remain within reach of our
guns little longer. As it is, they claim the
honor of dispensing them and saving Fort
Donelson
Your obedient servant,
LEROY FITCH,
Lieut.. Com.
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U. S. General Hospital, !
- - ". I'll 10 1879

U. S. General Hospital,
Brattleboro, VT, Feb. IL, 1868.
acknowledge with many thanks the re
ceipt of an invoice of hospital clothes and
bedding, from the % Soldiers Aid Society,"" Of
your town.
We cannot doubt that they will prove of
great comfort to the soldiers here, and that they
as we'll as the officers, will show their gratitude
by just application of them.
This invoice, With the money $500 sent to
Gen Davis, makes full equipment for seeea
beds,
ED. f. PHELPS, Surg. U. S. Y,
Surgeon in charge
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From Observation-Disclosures Progressing
Satisfactorily Rebellion Against
Rebellion i'm Arkansas.

we" L OIk, tD 10,
Gen Sherman arrived at Washington yes
terdav, from Nfcksburg.
An officer OF Gen. Grants army arrived here
reports our forces in full strength around
Vicksburg, and the work on the canal max
ing satisfactory Roadway.
The new channel h SIX feet of water, and
the current is rapidly increasing.
We learn from the st. Louis Republican
that the object of this movement is to open a
channel to the Cold Water river. through
which it is desired to forward boats into the
Tallahatchie, and thence into the Yarzoo, and
to the ar Of Vlcksburg.
The levee across Yazoo Bayou or Pass
eight miles below Helena, at what is called
MOntazuma Bend has been broken, from which
it is expected the whole country will be over
flowed
Formerly flat boats were navigated through
this pass and enabled to float through an i'm
mense section OF fertile country, a distance OF
nearly three hundred miles
A large branch of the Tallahatchie almost
joins the lazoo Pass, and when the Mississippi
overtlows there is an abundance of water in
that region, as may well be believed
The Tallahatch.e is navigable far up, and
the 1azoo, which IS formed of the Tallahatchie
and the lallabusha is navigable for the largest
sized steamers.
A refugee from Arkansas states that 5000
Jayhawkers who detied the rebel conscript law
We're In the mountains of Clarke County while
thousands more were in Montgomery county,
who openly deiied the rebels
They are Supplied with powder and lead by
one of their number, formerly engaged in the
rebel ordinance service.
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VIEWS OF THE WEEKLY TELE-
GRAPH,
skirmish near smithfield. va.

Baltimore, Feb. IL.
A dispatch from Brig. Gen. Kelley, dated
Harper's Ferry, to-day, to Lieut.. Col. ches-
through, A. A. g., says .,.,ao,- %
po-,or,S ra5al cavalry attacked small scout
30 n"' ,,artv If the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry,
from fro pK earneysville, of II men, near Smith
6eld Killing 1, wounding 2, and capturing a
men men and several horses.
About 4 o'clock, p. m, my scouts from
here fell in with the same party, few miles
south of Charestown, and after running
fight of several miles, recaptured our men,and
captured Lieutenant Baylor, of his men, and
several horses.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19
The Rebels Throwing up H reasfsSvSrtxs
North of Fredericksburg.

W asHlIIgIOn, ted If.
From information received from the Army of
the Potomac, it appears that the rebels are
throwing up breastworks and rife pits north
of Fredericksburg.
1t must not be inferred from the absence of
news from the Rappahannock that the army
is idle.
The abolition of the grand divisions has
thrown many weighty responsibilities upon the
Commanding General and his staff, and the
various departments are sedulously engaged,
without regard to hours, in matters pertaining
to the discipline and consolidation of the army.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-02-19

Clara, and schooner North Star, while at
tempting to run the blockade, loaded with
contraband goods. In addition to the contra
band goods, two colored boys aged about Is
were found handcuffed, and slowed away in
the hold Of the former vessel. They stated
that they had been forcibly put on board the
vessel, and were to be taken to Richmond to
he sold