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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-01

No. l0--An Act TO amend forms
seventeen and lwen;y-lour Of chap
ter one hundred anI twenty seven
of the General Statutes entitled
"oi forms OF sundry WriIs, preeepls
and other Instruments"
Ii IS hereby enacted, &c.
SIC. /. Form twenty lonr Of chap
ttr one hundred and tTcnly-sevtn Of
the General Statutes, emuled, "u;
forms of sundIy wits. prerepfs and
other instruments" is hereby amend.
cd so as to read rs follows:
STATE or yERMoNT.l To
IS a. H.,
collector Of the town of j,
ia the euunly OF Tor
to the collector Of school district Ma.
highway or ot er taxes. A.
tie case ma, be GWEtrlNG
By lie authority Of the State If
Vermont, ou arc hereby commanded
10 iryy aud collect Of tie several per-
sons named IL the 1T heresill coa-
miiird 10 you. tie sam nf money AN
nex,d 10 the name Of each person re-
,pectisrly, aud pay the same to the
treasurer IL tie town oi
lor TO such ether person ap.
pointed to receive Tie sBn4s, as lee
case may br,) on OF before The
day Of aud il sny per.
son slall neglect or refuse 60 pa, lllr
sum alici, he j. assessed IN said list,
500 ate hereby commanded Ia di.traIn
Tie goods ard rlialles ~ such delin-
qaem lsei son. and the samr dspo-e 4
according 10 law, far the satisfying Of
she -ad sum, aHh your own fees /;
and l0r wArs thereof sou gre hrreiy
commanded eitlssr 10 extend ibis ar.
isns foE lhe collection 81 sid snfa 20
assessed Againss 81 Il q lihQaeut per-
son, with costs, upon any lalld il his
Stale belonging 10 such delinquent,
according TO ias, or TO take the body
Of such Delinquent person. and bin
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-12-01

Approved, November I, 1868.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
FROM ARKANSAS.

Kirby Smith with Twenty-five Thousand
Men at Arkade lphia--Expl0. ion Of the
Rebel Powder Works. a,#.;
ST. LOUIS, April 29.-Five days's later ad-
vices from Western Arkansas state that the
Rebels Coffee ana Hunter were encamped on
Cow Skin Prairie with thnnsand mon
Kirby Smith was at Arkadelphia with the
m am body Of the Rebel army, said to number
twenty five thousand men. General Cabell,
with the Texas troops and Arkansas conscripts
had joined him.
The powder mill at Arkadelphia, containing
. upwards of 100000 kegs of powder, exploded
on the 10th. This loss is regarded by the Reb-
els as most fatal
Great dissatisfaction exists against Kirby
Smith. General Cabell is regarded as the best
man in the State.
Gen. Blunti is at Fort Scott, organizing the
new Kansas regiments which he expects to
lead to Texas in a few days. The negroes are
arriving there in great numbers to join the col
oTed regiments.
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STATISTICS0f THE CAUSES0F EXEMPTION.
Provost Marshal General Fry has ISIS ued a
circular directing that Immediately upon the
ts,v. of l.nS .as In anu RI =
geon Of the Beard of Enrolment therein, will
compile, and forward to the Provost Marshal
Ger. rails Office, the statistics Of the causes ofex.
emption ON accounto Of physical disability, from
such d. ait in his district. This report will
show the whole humber of men drafted in the
district with an alphabetical list of the several
kinds of disability, and the number rejected
for each, and will be accompanied by detailed
statement OF such other facts as may be of
scientific importance to the medical profess
sion Of the army, ..ss
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FROM EAST TENNESSEE

CINCINNATI, Sept. 29.-The Commercial has
special dispatch, dated Knoxville, Septembe,
2eth, which says that Gen Shackelford had q
brisk fight on Monday last at Carriers Station
and worsted the rebels, after an artillery fgh
of some hours. Our loss was two killed and
seven wounded. The rebels left seventeen
dead on the field.
Colonel Foster cut mp q rebel regiment on
Tuesday, at Wabaga River. Our advance to
the East is at Carriers Station.
Gen. Hartsuff having gone North on leave OF
absence, Brig. Gen. Judah is in temporary
command Of the Twenty third Army Corps
The advance of the Ninth Army Corps has
reached Knoxville.
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LATE FROM POLAND.
rEMANDS MADE BY THE UNITED STATES
ON THE GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN

PLSMoura, Sept. 16-The ship Angiesea,
from Melbourne, with 900 ounces of gold,
has arrived. - - S..''@s
CRAoow, Sept. 16.-The leading article of the
Gar to- day demands the recognition Of Poland
as telligerent power, declaring it would o. h
erwise appear that the powers approved Of the
present condition Of the conflict and HE barba
rous measures being taken. u ,5T
MADRID, Sept. 1.-THE Washington Cabinet
has demanded that the distance to which
Spanish jurisdiction extends around the Island
Of Cuba shall be reduced to three miles. It is
asserted that the Spanish Government is little
dis posed 10 make this concession. ssre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

An 1MPOST0R.-Wearei informed hat man
calling himself James Dale Owen, is travelling
through the West, representing himself to be
. professor in the Smithsonian Institution,
m agent OF the Agricultural Department, and
OF the Sanitary Commission. He solicits sub
scriptions for Lyelrs works, Dana's Miner
alogy. DC, receiving the money, and promising
TO forward the books on his return to Wash
ington. We learn that there is no such per-
son connected with the Owen family Of Indi-
ana, and that bis claims to authority from the
Smithsonian Institution. &C., are equally un-
founded. As he ID said to have collected large
amount Of moray in Ohio, and Dubuque. Iowa,
where he was last heard from, we caution the
public against him. He II undoubtedly an i'm
poster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
WASHINGTON, Sept s9.-[A ASSOCIATED Press
dispatch. IA letter from the army of the Po-
tomac says that Gen. Meade, accompanied by
the Mexican Gen. Cortez, yesterday reviewed
the 5th corps. The weather was splendid and
the review passed off in a most satisfactory
manner.
For some days an address has been widely
circulated through the army, soliciting ten
cent subscription for memorial Of esteem to
be presented to Maj. Gen. Mcclellan. Parties
who subscribed had their money returned to
them yesterday, and were informed that the
design had been abandoned.
All is quiet at the front. The cars Yesterday
took to the army eight hundred conscripts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

Greenbacks Decided to be a Legal Tender.
ALBANY, Sept. 29.-In the Court Of Appeals
to-day judgment was affirmed IN the ease OF
the Metropolitan and Shoe and Leather Banks
against MIR. Van Dyck. Superintendent OF the
Bank Department. st-l,..
Judgment was reversed in the case of Meyer
against Roosevelt.
These decisions decide that "green be cks'' are
legal tender. ~ s.sE t
1tis understood that the Conrt stood six to
two, Judge DEMO and Judge Selden dissenting
from the decision. 'as.t5 .i.. 4E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
OUR MILITARY: BUDGET.

5aEos VOLUNTEER NAVAL SEEvICE. ~,
The appointment of Acting Masters Mates
Z. R. Clarke and W. H. Wood, confirmed.
Acting Masters Mate j. W. Goodrich.
granted leave. - - =
h. II. Gorringc, appointed Acting Master,
and ordered TO Mississippi Squadron. ell
Jno. Conc on, E. a. Bangs, r. II. Day. &. A.
Treat, o. F. Lyons, and Thos. Roach, ap-
pointed Acting Masters Mates, and ordered to
the Mississippi Squadron.
Anthony Courtney, Jpo. Crock and s. W.
Evans, appointed Acting Second Assistant
Engineers, and ordered as above.
N. Spear, D. E. Nugent and Mark Wade,
appointed Third Assistant Engineers, and or
dered as above
The appointment Of Acting Masters Mate T.
J. Sheets, revoked.
Chas Ducbfr, +. q. Alley and George F..
Dennis, appointed Acting Assistant Paymas-
tiers.
The appointment Of Acting Ensigns Thomas
Golding and q. w. Rogers, con1ii mcd.
Charles H. Rice, appointed an Acting En-
sign.
Acting Master r. G. Lee, ordered to the
Hunchback
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

sCAn'rSnE It"-This sayingoriginated with
SoGss Aosocate Quits. He made the remark
while peeping through key.hole.
John =. Cough, Esq, has drawn In the
AT UnIons endon, Rosss picture Of IS Leay.
ing n0me'Selusd at 100 g1ineas. Il "a
- MT; Arthur L. Sudler, an old and n.
died on the 18th. ~sss AAo-'
~ The sugar and corn crops Of Cuba ho,h
promiEe 70 yield but little this year. EsnseN
Want Of rain. s's'7--s RIO - = - 1850
~The Pictou IN 81 Chrouiels saws N !,
the spctatoi blightl has made rand nro~~as"
dartng The past5sw days in that counify.
! ~ L. =. Tupper h 70, b raised to the
peerase. .so .is1 So l..s-.. - 49,
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Further by the City of washington

THE LONDON THINKS ON CANADIAN ANNExA.
TIoN-THE NEW EMPEROR OF MEXICO AC.
KEOWLEDGE3 THE l:RBEL GOVERNMENT
NEW York, Sept a9.-Paris rum ors say that
the new Emperor Of Mexico recognizes the
Confederates, in obedience TO the instructions
o:Napoleon, and, also, that President Lincoln's
Government will not throw difficulties in the
way Of the French schemes, but will quietly
watch events.
The London Times lectures the Canadians on
annexation to the United States, and says they
are free to do as they like, but argues that they
have nothing to gain but everything to lose by
such a step.
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GEN. LYTLE CERTAINLY De-

GEN. LYLE CERTAINLY DEAD.
GIECIEHATI, Sept. 29-The Commercial OF
this morning has the following confirming the
report Of Gen. Lytle's death:
CHATTANOOGA, Sept. ALL regret to state
that Gen. Lytle was killed while calamity
leading his command at the battle Of Chicka-
manga, Sept. 90.
(Sigred) P. H. SHERIDAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

y Brig. General Robert Anderson, U. S.
Army, hiss been ordered before the Army Re-
lining Board, and it is expected that he will be
retired from active service, as since the bonn.
bardment of Fort Sumter, in 1851, he has not
been equal to the fatigue and excitement Incl
dental to service liz the field. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL.
Col. ]. s. Piper, said to be of the rebel army,
and suspected oil being spy, wv hose parole on
account of sickness of his family we noticed at
the time of his arrest,) was committed to the
Old Capitol To-day by order Of Capt Todd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
SENTENCES APPROVED.

Acting Military Governor Sherburne has
approved the sentence OF the court martial in
the case OF I'd Lieut.. Robert Hunt of the ed ID.
G. volunteers dismissiDg him from the SER
vice on nc count OF drunkenness and disres.
pecttul language to superiors. ga
The sentence Of Franklin DeLacey, of the
same regiment, to hard labor and forfeiture of
pay for desertion, is also approved,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

~ The Russian Admiral and officers Of the
Russian fleet at New York were entertained at
dinner there on Monday. Speeches were made
by Admiral Lipeysky, Admiral Farragut, Capt
Boutakof, Collector Barney, Gen. Walbridgs,
Hon. w. Wright, Of Pennsylvania and other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
COURT OF INQUIRY,

A court Of inquiry IL in session at the Navy
Yard with Lieut. Commander W. p. Jones, of
the ordnance, as president and Capt Jas. H.
Jones, OF the marine corps, as judge advocate,
on the case OF Acting Master James Van Bus
kirk, Of the mortar schooner Adolph Huego,
(guard boat at Alexandria, charged with con-
duct unbecoming an officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
An IMPORTANT CAPTURE.

.pHrLA DsLp afA, sept; 3o.-A letter from the
steamer Seminole, from Rio del Norie, dated
Sept&mber u, says that the most valuable
prize OF the war has been captured by the Sem
mole, under Commander RolanGo.
She was OF British build, over 800 feet long,
and showed British colors.
She hes evidently been fitted out in England
for q rebel man -of-war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

~ 1t has been reported that the Government
had taken entire military possession OF the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad. Such a report is
without foundation. The Goyernmeut has GER
tainlyrused this line to some extent, as it has
other railroad lines, but without interfering
with the running of the regular through trains
for either passengers or freight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

ARR1sT OF DHszRT1Rs.-ProyostM Marshal
General Fry has perfected his arrangements
for the, arrest of deserters. Having a large
number Of deputies. in addition to the provost
marshais in all the congressional districts, the
chances OF escape are much diminished. The
reward for the arrest of q deserter is increased
20 $50. It fs determined to treat uch parties
with the utmost rigor, in order, If possible, to
prevent the practice OF desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

- Major General Schsnck having obtained
leave OF absence from the command OF the
Middle Department, In order to enable him to
take his seat In Congress, ths President has or
dered Brigadier General Erastus B. Tyler to
assume the comm and In Baltimore during his
absence. General Tyler has been for some
time commander Of the Defences of Balti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
SHANTIES CLOSED

Yesterday afternoon, Capt. Camp, of the Sol
dier's Rest, with guard, accompanied by
officer Clements, made a descent on four shan
ties near the depot and seized the liquor, taking
two of the keepers to the Central Guardhouse
and ordering others to report there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
SUDDEN DEATH OF FRANCIS
.a..e---e-a~es- 49, GRUND

PHILADsLPHIA, Sept. 30.-Francis ]. Grund,
recently editor OF the Age, which he left on
account OF its secession proclivides, died this
morning rather suddenly. On Monday evening
he mete speech before the Union League,
defining his pc. ition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
CHARGED WITH DIsJOyALTy

III. Breadalbane, Government employe
working in the barracks at the Cavalry Depot.
Camp Buford, Md, sent in by Lieut. Ford,
Provost Marshal of that Department, and
charged with being disloyal man, was com
mitted to the Old Capitol yesterday by order
of Can't Todd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

~ The first special order issued by General
Eoyie after his appointment by Gov Bran.
lefte1 recommends the citizens Of Kentucky TO
fern themselves into companies for protection
against gnerrillas-if they do not draft from
the enrolled militia will be ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

The Savannah Nesos OF the I4th says that
the prisoners who were capturedin the assault
on Fort Sumter, have been taken to the city
and lodged in jail So they will hardly be
placed on the parapet Of the fort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

Another newspaper in Baltimore The
Gdzeae-has been suspended by the military
authorities for disloyal publications, and the
proprietors and editors have been arrested and
placed IN the military prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

SERHuADR--A hne serenade was given last
night by the friends and late employees OF the
MesErs. Kifkwood to those kentlemeA, at the
houSe OF Mr.. George PARKER. on Sixth street,
where the brothers x. ara topping prepar6tory-
soon re open In the hotel business. A pleasant
inter view followed upon the ss renade. End an
agreeable episode Of the aAhir VASE hapdsone
collation. set forth BY Mr.. Parker, md which
was duly enjoyed By the company. n s'sieI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
CAMP FOLLOWERS.

Frank Duffey, Charles Dunn, E: Burns, W.
Logan, VIM. Ellis, VIM. Grosser and Lewis
Fourgurt, camp followers, were committed to
the Old Capitol last evening by order Of Pro-
vost Marshal Todd .,-.--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

Imperial Govefnmcnt Of China.
e Ar. Harl;ngase to Mr. Scuard. IS
81 g%~zs fNo. 49, -
LnGATTou or THE UNITED SrAres,
M PEKIE, June %, 1852.
SIN: am most happy to inform You thas
the Imperial Government, in response to NV
request for an extension of time in which to Re.
export native produce, from three to twelve
months, has most handsomely met my Wishes
This change will do much for the trade Of All
nations, and puts US under many obligations to
the Chinese. You will find the CORES pondence
attached, marked A, B, and q.
T. have the honor to be, SIR, your obedient
servant, -A2 ANsoN BE- RLINGAMe
Hon. VIM. H SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
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PRISONERS OF WAR,

PRISONERS OF WAR;
2 d. F. Lane and James Wilson, list Virginia
Cavalry, sent in by Provost Marshal General
OF Defences South OF the Potomac, were COM
mitted to the Old Capitol yesterday afternoon,
by order ofProvost Marshal Todd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

- 1nere are twenty seven papers in the
State Of Missouri which are In favor OF i'm
mediats emancipation 'tts5i ia '.fase7asa7tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
ARRIVED

Yesterday, thirty recruits for New Jersey
regiments and battalion Of the 18th New York
cavalry arrived here.
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OPERATIONS AGAINST THE GUERRILLAS.
Captain Means, OF the Independent Rangers
was on big scout last week. They LEFT their
camp near Leesburg, and skirmished towards
Strasburg and Winchester, and returned by
way Of Wildwood and Berryville.
As they were crossing the Blue Ridge at
Smokers Gap, they met force OF lis of Nose
by's men under command Of Lieutenant, and
otter pretty hard fight, routed the whole
party, capturing nineteen men. These men
who were captured say that Moseby was bad
ly wounded several weeks ago, and that his
leg was taken of.
Capt. Means reports the Shenandoah valley
now clear OF rebels, except small squads,
which cannot do much harm.
: The rebel guerrilla Major White, left with
his force last Thursday night a week, with
The apparent intention OF adjoining the main
body Of the rebel army. 80
Gen. Lockwood is making every exertion to
clear out the mountains of Virginia of guerrll.
las. He allows the rangers under his COM
mand to roam about in small squads, and find
out rebel guerrilla camps and dispense them.
Capt. Means force has been increased from
100 to 400 men. &ttrr satE r--s:eE
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Chattanooga.
RosECRANs ALER1GHF.
GENERAL HOOKER AT cIYCINNArI

CINCINNATI, Sept 3a.-Major Gen. Hookef
arrived here last night. 81 -
The Gazette says: "An official dispatch re-
ceiy ed last night from Gen Eosecrans dated
yesterday p m, says his situation remains un-
changed. Our army held strong defensive
esaiiob, and no attempt has been made by the
enemy to disturb it."
II Is, e. : ----gyft Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

MoBBED By SoLDIRRs-Monday night on
GERS Wal1ingsford and Burns arrested. near the
a man named G. II. Campbell, on the charge
of being drunk and disorderly, and were about
to take him to the station, when q large num-
Der Of soldiers, who werp passing, having BEEN
informed that he had used secesh sentiments,
made a rush at him to mob him, and the ofhcefs
had considerable trouble to prevent them doing
harm; but at last persuaded them to let them
take him to the station Yesterday morning
Justice Furguson dismissed him. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

~The New Jerusalem Messenger has made
known to American students Of the writings OF
.Swedenborg, the death Of the German scholar
Emanuel TafeL go Z FsH3i a.f s. s5i. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.

& IHk bEANNAS HOMICIDE Discouery Of the
Lost Pocket Ecok-The pocket book Of the late
Lieut. Lrannin missed from his body at the
time ne was kllled) was discovered day before
the CT nal. 1900
The roll of notes had been taken out, and
nothing was found in it save 81 in gold. a
quarter OF dollar in silver, gold ring, and
some private papers.
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PRISONERS OF STATE.

PRISUN EHS UF STATE.f
James W. Wilson and E.. Wilson, citizens,
sent to this city by the Provost Marshal Gen
eral of Defences South Of the Potomac, have
been committed to the Old Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

CLOSED AND LIQUOR SRIzRD.-The tripping
shops Of Jno. Haskins, Fret street, between b
and o; Mr.. Sheary, same street, and p. F.
O'Brien, being found open yesterday after an
order to keep them permanently closed, were
again closed and the liquors in each seized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

y political meeting will be held at Rock
Vile, Ad, ON Saturday next at which Hon.
MONTGOMERY Blair, Hon. Henry Winter Davis.
Hon. Thomas Swami and other distinguished
gentlemen are mentioned as expected speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30
SUPPOSED DESERTER!

SUPPOSED DESERTERS.
L. Lawrence and B. o. Sullivan, supposed
deserters, were arrested yesterday and confined
in the Old Capitol.
VI ashinstsn Money Market-Latsst One.
tations. t5t:se
3 sFurnished by Lewis johnson & Co., Bank.
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SEIzKD.-The following was seized yester-
day on its way to Alexandria One box, con-
tanning liquor in bottles two cases, containing
10 gallons whisky each; and three barrels said
to contain eggs, but found TO be filled with
kegs, holding in all As gallons OF brandy.
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orriCTAL

DHPARTMRNT OF STATE,
WAsHINGTON. Sept. -, 1889
Ms4tficatien Of Trsde Regulations BY the
Imperial Government Of china.
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SINGULAR CoNDucT.-Last night as car No
81 was going round the Circle, q well dressed
woman, about 30 years of age, ran from the
sidewalk, and thrust herseK immediately in
front Of the horses, apparently for the purpose
OF getting injured, but the driver, w. A. Bow.
man, jerked up his horses in time to save her,
the pole however taking off the crown of her
bonnet. Several Of the passengers got out and
inquired as to what she meant. when she re.
piled that she did not know what she was
about, and without further explanation she
walked rapidly away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-09-30

HOTEL RoBBKRY-Last night, thieves en-
tered two rooms in the Exchange Hotel, occu.
pied by military officers, ana taking the clothes
of the officers into the kitchen, robbed them OF
what jewelry and money they contained and
left them. The amount stolen was about $50
1t was little strange that the robbers passed
by the clothing Of the citizen dodgers and Sc.
lect the military garments. BY doing so they
missed agentleman's suit which contained $500
in money and . gold watch. The matter is
being investigated by the police.