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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02

By GREEN Il WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON
i PlERCK, BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND NEw JRR.
sKY AVENUE, AT AUeIIoH.-On TU ESDAY, Isl day
OF March, shall sell in front Of the premises, at
Pierce, between First street and New Jersey ave .,
in Square No. ba, and part Lot No. 81 with Is feet
Terms cash.
fe26d GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucu.
~ THE ABOVE SALE ID POSTPONED UN.
til FRIDAY, the 4th inst same hour and place
a lRRTN a. WIITIAMS Aucta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02


By GRIM & WILLIAMS. Auctioneers
SALE BY ORDER OF TIN HON. ORPHANS
CCoURT OF PIANO FORTE, HOUSEHOLD AND KIroH-
EN- FURNITURE AT Auc1IoN.-On FRIDAY. 4th in
slant We shall sell at the late residence of Sergeant
Major Jehn Robinson. No 527 Garrison street,
between = and G streets Navy Yard, near the Gar.
rison a. 10 clock .. m, an excellent assortment
of Furniture, viz:
Cover.
Msrble-to top Dressing and other Bureaus
Do. Washstand aud Pier Table,
Mahogany Centre, Extension. Dining. and other
Mirror, Mantle Ornaments,
Glass and Crockery Ware.
"A fire Collection of Books, amsng which are
Webster's Dictionary,
Tomlp son 3 Cyclopadis, vols.
History Of Scotland, vols.
History of the United States,
Ali Of large size and illustrated, with many
other valuable works
Whatnot Bookcase and Secretary,
Rocking and other Chairs.
Window Shades, three ply and otner Carpets,
Rugs,
Cooking and other Stoves,
ith a coed lotof Kitchen Requisites.
Terms cash TRO5 HU rCHIN4SCN.
Administrator.
mh2d GREEN d. WILLIAMS; Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02

WEARING A UNIFORM WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
Yesterday. the military authorities arrested ex-
Captain Stout, late of the Invalid Corps, upon
the charge of wearing a captains uniform after
he had been dismissed the service. He was
taken to headquarters and turned over to Col.
Ingraham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02

FIRsT-CLAs6 DWELLING HOUSE FOR
"A RENT-The large double House situated on
the corner of n street north and Vermont avenue,
well known - the residence of His EIcellency NJ.
lisbos, th Brazilian Minister, for several years
past is for rent; possession given on the first day
Of March next.
The premises can be seen at any time, and the
terms stated on application either OF the under
signed. hob. C0LBuRN.
JAS. ADAMS.
faA Exae and TINS of G L. CoItmsn deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02

THE BILL reported in the Senate yesterday
chartering a Masonic hall association in Wash.
ngton, constitutes certain persons represent.
ing the several Masonic organizations, (B. B
French at the head, trustees and corporators
The capital stock shall not exceed $500, 600, and
the shares shall be $40 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-02

FEMALE SMUGGLRRs.-Three women were
arrested yesterday near Centreyille, whilst at
tempting to smuggle contraband goods through
our lines The packages found in their posses:
sion contained medicines, needles, thread, and
other articles that are very scarce in Dixie.
They were forwarded to this city, and con-
signed to quarters in the Old Capitol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27

The New York World considers the recent
BATTLES On the Red River as one Of the most
decided Confederate victory Of the war ior It
says: 1T is remarkable that though the rebels
have often achieved success upon the field,
they have very rarely been able 70 reap any Of
the fruits Of victory la this case, however,
riley routed one Of the Union army corps dis
astrousIy, and COM pelIel the rest Of the army
to seek safety in retreat after every battle
at last accounts the expedition was where it
started from, with 10 prospect Ct assuming
the Initiative for month TO cotae.
The New York Herald's Nevbern dispatch
SAYS that the Confederates took at Plymouth
upwards Of thirty pieces Of artillery, Of al cali
bres, including one two hundred and one hun
cred FOUNDER PARROTS, about three hundred
horses, and large amount Of couu,lssary
stores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27


in course ior,tl1a regular meeting q the City
Council buJ IN the absence OF quorum In
the Common Council s'lat branch sTas not IN
session!
RoARD OF ArDz9n>Esy --Petiti<,na frou
john t3aynnser3ley, for leave 10 erect tran!a
stable, IN Cameron, between Henry and Fay
cite streets; from Z >ToE.osG.,:s for permission
20 eject wooden tenen1ents on the lot 81 zoe
northeast corner Of " *, a11l Pts streets;
from Henry COX for permission 70 erect
building, partly wooden, ii The rear q house
No. 2lS, King street ;rom James {;arlll ask
Ing leave TO ereci TWO small frame tenen,ents
On Cameron street, bt.troen Patrick aE,5i Il 3n
r. streets; from ,Jo},n T. BAILEY fox leave TO
erect q wooden teneEl,ela1 Oil Duke, between
Alfred and Patrick streets; trou, William
Owens for permission - remove wooden
workshop, On the corner d Uuko anG Alfred
streets to the rear If ITS present location, ard
from leo Chapman (oold) Tor permission to
convert wooden stable, in the rear Of his
house on Duke street. into dwelling, were re-
ceived and I'll granted.
A communicating iron. T. E. Tatsapaug1,
Chief Engineer OF the Fire Department, 10 re-
lation to the present con litlon Of, aud repairs
needle 80 the Fire apparatus, recun mendlnE
the sale u Old hose, hose. earriages englDes
&C., and the purchase Of new, Was referred 70
the Committee Oh Public Property, after which
The Board adjourned.
4 Jacksonville (E!orida) correspondent Of
the n. Z. Tribune writes under date Of April
10th. 1.-The Sd n. Fl. regiment Of mounted
infantry have lately arrived here and been as
signed to outpost picket duty. Since perform
Ing this serv ice 40 less than thirteen OF their
men have deserted, an} gone over, with their
horses and equipments, to the onemy. ! as
! ,erday six more, encouraged BY the example Of
their predecessors, made 81 attempt 60 do
likewise, bnt their design Was nippe>l 10 the
bud, and one OF them has aid the penalty
with death.
Orders have been transmitted to the com
mandiag officers Of the different navy yards III
the Z. s.. to expedite work on the various
vessels ia course Of preparation for sea, and
others are TO be taken in hand forthwith. -
S,ac}, Of the double enders remaining at New
York as can be manned will be put il commits
sion the moment they are ready. Five more
iron cLals will oe i*ioed next month, and TO-
gethev with conveys sre to be detailed for &C
1--WE service Besides these large vessels 80
entire squadron Of small steamers are nearly
ready TO leave the Brooklyn navy yards tor diz
| ierent points Oh the Southern coast.
/ MIS- Greenbov, has been staying in Paris
for some fine ard is considered 70 be decided
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27


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has nt7n aif7''01 - y 'o.'r wi:
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:. ,4o,1. T. :. Handsomely
printed. and Is it IS circulated gratis, will De
good medium Of advertising. We wish Air.
J. success ia his new enterprise.
Several arrivals Of fish, irotn the near land
;rps Yesterday and this morning. Shad sold
to-day at 81 per hundred, and herring at -
per thousand. shad we're seIilng III 'llafAeV
at 81 cts. l'tr par, ana fleSIloS al ~ 1's' p0'
oozen. -.--.xu~--
Two Oh the Chlppe~a Ahasa" cn'ola-
1n.the DAY and LOOK afoon4' 10" ~ v as'''''5
rz~ko1 :, t5ot <.;4z x,esforaav while amber NE
SAttSl3 ALA sNit tE"y J-''o~A"~"7 "NA.+
influence Of liquor, cutting ano Shoot1hs each
other.
Tha T.aonarafovn Mi Gazette vas prohib-
sea- bv ~, officer u charge Of the Federal
%.oons thora from, publishing the late speech
- H,n Mr TT .rr;s the Renrsse ota(iyc from
~ ,,;-..:.,;, n>,cre,c
$500 :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27
LOTS FOR SALE OF LEASE.

7 OTIS in that eliEibly situated sq4 G',.n az
/ ground bounded b. Washington, Io1 SSI
bus Franklin and Jefferson Streets IL ~ . iy
or leased, upon reasonable TERMS Hno i, mix
" - s"l o s,1os3 o u1S'a' o -. Il. MULE
al 17-6G cor. OF Nllg H'lt '21' ~~I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27

&Gom North yaJoIi1s

Especial Dispatch 10 the New v,,,. "
Np,ypr;zz A,,:I ,y nv '1e'&.Q!
,-g,:ol -. I,,~. 10 terrible Yang
~ s''o' nt' 'eeil' am Il eAeoE@4 70 be further
the cause OF SO !nooh Distraction u hi. H..
t,ict, is described Us f'>l;axgx
RI sI,aDa s,,,. resemble. .I,a ,;..,
no..:..>oa .,3 1:;.. '5"f G24
4l7s 'S'z"'' a'o' nEA7 '49'' carries All s1rQert
o. obstruction at hor prov, which renders i,ay
SC peculiarly dangerous il, conflicts w;Gb ,.no5
a,, vzsse]x ;2>|oa j. i,,,;}f # }c.v., 49,,
1,...-,s ..us;,. e... ;s-., I->>'s '4''.' 1''1:,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-04-27

Gold. in New York, yesterday, l5l.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

WooL.--The Beloit Journal tells us that
at wool growers meeting held at Beloit
on the 23d day Of April, 1864, j. G. Potter
was chosen Chairman, and Lewis Clark
was chosen Secretary. James r. Rood was
chosen Corresponding Secretary. Said
meeting was held, according to previous
notice, for the purpose OF petitioning Con-
gress to protect wool by a rea ssnable tariff.
1t was resolved that petitions be circulated
for signatures throughout Southern Wis.
consin and Northern Illinois, Adjourned
to Saturday, the 2lst day of May next, to
meet in the Council Room at Bel,it, at ~
o'clock, noon, with request for all to come
in. in the vicinity mentioned, that feel in.
terested. ......
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

THE BEAUTIES OF CHEMICAL ScIENcE.-The
field of the chemist is ample. and reveals new
beauties as he explores. With what delight
do we behold his operations, but we DO not
always appreciate his efforts to benefit the race
1t is often in the moro simple articles of homo
consumption that he achieves his grandest tri-
umphs. The production of De Land q Cos
Chemical Saleratus was blessing to mankind
that cannot be measured by money. The
chemist will not have the full measure Of his
fame till this production is the only saleratus
used.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

MISREPRESENTATION, Iowa,
ra III q. Aprll 9th 1894

rs. W-hP'' S5tH, IoUf. J
Eugene IL: Lockwood, 16 years of age.
black eyes, horid complexion large of his
age, left his fathers house in Frsdericks.
burgh. Chichasaw Co., Iowa, on Monday.
March 2lst, to go on an GRAND, and has
not since b, en- heard Of His father in
declining years, his older brother who has
recently mad both his feet amputatcd, and
four small children are suffering for want
OF his help. tie had on when he went
away, white hat, black coat and grew
pants. Any information concerning him
may be addressed to
Rev. Il r LOCKWOOD.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

a WOMAN being eaioined to try the effect O,
Kindness on her husband, and being told th,t i,
would heap Goals OF fire on his head repl;ed
that she had tried "bilin' water" and it didn't
90 bit OF good She was rather doubtful
about the efficacy of"ooals."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04
SPLENDID JACK =!
IMPORTED MAMMOTH !

Admitted be the best blood ever shipped the
Atiauic, the grand sire of Great Western tina
OF che Jack here offered to the stock raisers OF North
ern Iowa. The particulars are in the possession of
the present owner and for pedigree, and certificates
of the most successful 50 ock OF Kentucky out,
the public respectfully invited to call the un-
der igned at McGregor Several Jacks of this stock
have sold as high $4,000! have also
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04
.JENNET!

Now with foa, II hands and half high. and almost
as cos'p-te in proportion ne.pf the horse spece
The Jennet j. the stock dfehe horse, and in
vite public att eution to hea make, motion. cooa an,
size.
1UE TERMS Of service can be learned by calling
on the undersigned.
JOHN DAVIS.
McGregor, Iowa. April %, 1854.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

IN SAVE YoUR LIPs.--Dyspepsia Eryspelas,
Kidney Complaint. Sick and Nervous Headache, Nc l.
raigia Gravel letter. Barber Ich and Badness.
Treatise the above Dis, es with their speedy and
permanent cure, sent tree to any address Address
y. UpHAM, No. 25 south Eight street, Phila. 6m3Sb
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-05-04

~ The FRBNcu PREvRNrIvR.--N Nightly Ennis
sions effect ualy prevented without the use OF mcd
cine by the of the French Prove tive" the
greatest invention of the age. Price ST. Sent post
paid to ali part of the country Address DR.. s. CUR-
tbs, Box 2697, Post Office, Philadelphia Crculas
sent free. 6m3S0
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-01

still warmer reception than at Paducah.
The steamer Perry has arrived from b.
low. She was fired into while passing
Hickman yesterday. There were large
number Of rebels iniltown, and great
number of shots were fired, but nobody
was hurt. The steamer Graham brought
up 600 map from New Madrid, who
charged through the town, but the rebels
had fed. They belonged to FaulkAerS
command. eis
Three hundred rebels were killed at Pa
ducah, and 200 wounded. Several citi-
zens of the place were killed during the
fight. The city is nearly in ruins.
Memphis dates Of the 26th say that cot
ton is unchanged. Holders show no dispo-
sition to sell. The steamer Des Arc was
burned at Duval's Bluff while lying at the
levee. She was towed into the stream
and sunk in order to save number Of
other boats. A large quantity Of govern
ment stores was on the landing. She had
Soo bales of cotton on board, most of which
was destroyed.
A dispatch from Paducah says that q
party OF Home Guards surprised and cap
tured Dol. Oroslan and seven of his guer-
illas near Mayfield yesterday.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-01

the conduct Of its officers wherever they may
be; and shall have every cause of complaint
removed il am afforded an early opportunity
Of explaining my. whole conduct as an officer
and gentleman whilst In the hands Of the en-
envy. II
LIN Philadelphia. the other day. new
volunteer went into lager beer saloon,
where be was soon surrounded by set of
loafers, who insisted upon ''treat." Nu-
merous drinks were INDUCED in, and the
soldier, becoming well intoxicated, drew
from his pocket the last note in his posses
sicn-a fifty dollar greenbrack- and, plao-
ing it in his mouth, swallowed the precious
morsel. When demonstrated with, and
asked why he did such trick, be said he
perceived that as long as he had money he
had friends, and sooner than have such
friends as those around him he would get
rid of his money.
Six hundred dollars of American gold
coin were sold at Richmond on the 18th,
in three lots, at $22 for .one-a decline of
81 (the brokers paying $500. English
sovereigns brought 1904.
The marriage of Mr.. Alexander A..
Barring, M. p, son of Hon. Francis Bar
ing, with the Hon. Leonora Carolina Dig
by, second daughter of Lord and Lady
Digby, took place on January 9th at St.
James Church, Picadilly, London.
AS we have had reason to expect;
since the location of that terminus of the
northern branch of the Pacific Railroad
was made at Omaha, and as we predicted
last winter, the Chicago, Iowa, and Ne
braska and the Cedar Rapids and Missouri
River Railroad Companies have abandoned
their proposed route through the State, and
have made arrangements with the Missis-
sippi and Missouri Railroad Company,
whereby junction of the two roads is
formed at some point between the city of
Des Moines and Marengo, from which
point single line OF rail will be stretched
across our State to point on the Missouri
River opposite Omaha with all possible
dispatch.-Dauenport Democrat. .a.,
The New York papers mention that
committee was sent to Albany a few
weeks since with SIS, 900, raised by the
retail dealers of New York for the pur-
pose of defeating certain bill, and that
the committee finally decided to pocket
the money themselves, rather than to
corrupt the Legislators. ... ...-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-01

cannot longer disregard 1t. Gen. Hooker
is talked Of a. his successor. There is pro-
liability of the passage of q bankruptcy bill.
~ WASHINGTON, March 20. - Gov. Bram-
iette and ex-senator Dixon leave this af-
ternoon for Kentucky, and It is understood
.nat tney had free interchange Of opin-
ION with the President and the Secretary
OF War, and both parties are in concert
ana harmony as to the enforcement Of the
dralt IN that State, under the amended en-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-01
FROM CAIRO.
Forrest Captures and Sacks Paducah
---Repulsed tn storming the Fort--
Large Amount OF Property De-
Str0yed. 't7

Forrest Captures and Sacks Paducah
---Repulsed in storming the Fort.
Large Amount OF Property De-
Str0yed.
CAIHo, March 26.-Reports circulate
here this morning that the rebels under
Forrest attacked Paducah, Ky fifty miles
above here. yesterday. They burned part
of the town, but as telegraphic communi-
cations a.s cut off, no reliable intelligence
can be received from there at present.
The steamer Satan from Nashville, pass
ed Paducah at this morning, and the
Joseph Pearce, which passed two hours la
ter, bring the following account of affairs:
Forrest, with an estimated force of FIVE
thousand, captured the place at two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, and sacked and fired
the city
Col. Hicks, commanding the post, oc-
ccpied the fort below the city with about
800 men. The rebels made four assaults
on the fort and were repulsed each time.
Three gunboats opened on the city dur
ing its occupation by the enemy, much Of
which was burned. including the Marine
Railway and steamer Arizona. The wharf
boat aud about 1000 or 5000 of the inhab-
itanta, moved across the river upon learn
ing of the rebel approach
When the Pearce passed, at z, o'clock
in the morning, the enemy had left. Peo-
pie were returning, and the fires were dy-
ing out. The amount of public and pri-
vate property captured is unknown at
present, but is supposed to be large. j
Our loss is 10 killed and 40 wounded
The.enemy is reported to have lost 80 in
killed, among them General Thompson.
Twenty-Five honses around the fort were
DESTROYED by our troops; they being used
as screens for rebel sharpshoolers. Head
quarters and Government store-houses
were burned by the enemy. e
Your Reporter has gone to Paducah,
and will furnish correct information as
soon as possible.
CHlRo, March % "A dispatch from
Columbus says that Frrest and Faulkner
are between that place and Mayfleid.
Their forces are in a crippled condition
Their strength is much greater than was at
first estimated May6eldis filed with rebel
wounded from Paducah Twelve or fifteen
hundred are said to have arrived there.
One regiment lost 101 and one company
fifty killed The rebels were marching to-
wards Clinton at last accounts. Should
they attack Columbus they will receive q
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-01

New YORK, March 27.-The steamer
America, from Bremen via Southampton
the 10th, has arrived, with two days later
news. The pirate Florida put into Ma
deira on the 4th. Coal, provisions, &c :,
were allowed her, and she was ordered off
on the 9th.
Two hundred and fifty persons were
drowned by the bursting of Sheffield re-
servoir. \
The Times says there is good reason to
believe that the matter cannot be an
nounced as absolutely certain that the
Conference viii after allactually assemble.
In the House of Lords, Lord Campbell
asked the meaning of Gortschakoff's words
as to combination between Russia, Aus
tria, Prussia and England.
Mr.. Granville said Gortschakof could
only refer to the Conference proposal.
England had not gone into any combina-
ton displaying the slightest hostility to-
wards France.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Roebuck
asked if the Federal and Confederate Gov.
ernments had been demonstrated with for
the employment Of agents for illegal pur-
poses He said he would be glad to see
the Federal shipping swept from the seas.
Englands honor was at stake.
Lord Palmerston said these governments
had been demonstrated with and prosecu-
tons instituted.
Mr.. Bright said Mr.. Roebuck's speech
was unworthy of member of Parliament.
The Arch Duke MAMMALIAN was visiting
Queen Victoria.
The Confederate loan has advanced 4d
closing at 48a5O. ,#Ea. j. l.a-s
Consols steady, 91sas1s. o. s. s's re-
coded Id.
The Memorial DipJonsgtiqus says q
treaty between MAMMALIAN and Napoleon
will be agreed upon Immediately on his be-
coming Emperor of Mexico. The treaty
is intended to settle the period of Fiench
occupation, and to arrange the liquidation
of French claims.
The French troops are to be withdrawn
gradually, when the regimental lists are
filled. 5000 of the Volunteer Foreign
Legion are to remain in Mexico.
The debt due to France is to be paid by
fourteen annual instalments of sac, OOO.-
600 each. au
The federals are said to have violated
Mexican territory by selling cotton be-
longing to the Confederates at Matamoras.
The La France says England and Rus
sia are endeavoring to induce Denmark to
accept an armistice. the armies remaining
during the conference in the same position.
Five Danish steamers were cruising off
Stralsund. where the Prussian flotilla was
ice bound. The enemy had re-entered
Oarhus. Swedish troops are ordered to be
ready to march. The bombardment of
the Duppel Notifications has commenced.
The Prussians had occup ed several pla-
ces near Duppel, and an important engage
ment had occurred near the same place