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AMI IioiI6Rs in R0TTi'Rs xND DEMI

RY j. @. MCGUIRE d CO., Auetioneers.
in Or 9tG 3sD EiShs
On THURSDAY MORNING. June is, at 10 o'clk.
e. tse HSte o. hr Jane. Ca GCssp.ris opposite the
oft being reserved stock of the last twenty years.
choee efR BPsnasR Rcf Madeira Sherry Rhine ana
Superior Old Mononsahela, and Cabinet Whiskey,
some bottled in lS40.l
Scotch Whi:isy ported in ISL, Peach Brsn9y. t
Wild Cherry Brandy. 3 5-'7'--- -
ley Brady, Champagne lin quarts and pints,
White Wine, Vinessr: &e.. &c.
~ Catalogues may be obtained at the Auction
Rooms ....-z-..-.. s.-..f
je.ad esd' cash. 10. MCGUIRE { CO. Auess.
RY THOMAS BOWLING. Auct Gsorsetown.
fEEEMRIoHyn sAtE SAE DAEqAPaEEEo a aEoksE ANp
5S 5STSNr AB FpssEF1GsfsNoSTsoS psssEFsfsoS9a 1851 ..
So.ss Hs and 80 in Bsalls addition 70 GsoTsesesn,
f5oI la9 feet on West street With "a Adepth p Of Of
eiyidsd into fur building lots. each fronting %
feet on the south side of West street With depth
street. -5 g.. ls...a - ..a..
The south parts of Lots $50 and .25l, fronting o.
street with a depth Of ls5 feet. = ,"~r :.
Part Of Lots No. l3s and fS9, lin Bealls additsn
10 Georgetown fronting - Feet on the east SIDE of
feet. IL t-s- .4# aH a.. ...-..ea.
l. Termsat sale. .-...4ss .Lat
Ali conyeysneiog and stamps a. the cost of the
tssS = Intel THos. BOWLING, Auc,
| RYTHoMAS DoWLlSG, Auesiri Georgstown.
F0UR SMALL FRAME, HOUSES AND LOTS IN
- -. !. GEORgETQWN AT AUCrION
o'c,osk % m , on the premises, I viii sell the
north Ssrtof Lot No lo5 in Bsslls calls addition 70
tween Moptgomery and Monroe streets, with a
depth Of lao feet and improved By Four GOOD Frame
pTssns one thfrd cash balance in six and twelve
months secured BY deed of trust on the property.
| Ali eonveyapcine and stamps as the cost OF tn .
purchaser. - s~F
Title perfect. ruoa nowrryn .r..
je 7-dts 1hVG' Nv SHAA-NV, Aoss
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RYJ. c. Meg UIRE & CO ,Auctioneers.
PEREMPTORY SALE OF VACANT LOTS BE-
LQNalNa TO ST. VINCENTs ORPHAN AsY-
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June IA. at o'clk,
on the premises. commencing with the first aned,
we shall sell, twenty desi irsble vacant Lots in
Square No, 2ll, fronting respectively on Four
teepth street west side at the corner Of Rhode Is
land epue and on Rhode Island avenue between
FourteeBth and Fifteenth streets These lots are
6nely located in healthy and fast improving part
of the city. with the advantages of gas. Potomac
water, and o city pas niger railroad.
y IAMED1ATELY AFTER, 80
Lots l3 and a in sqgare No. 1877: fronting togeth.
er leo fe ct inches on Sixteenth street, between
and III and running back to a 80 foot alley, and
Lots 29 and 3H fronting together 106 feet9 inches
Fifteenth street, between and stree ia north,
and running back to a 30 foot alley. .s z,
The latter will be sub divided into small Build.
in 2 Lots
These Lots all belong to St. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum. the titles to which are directly from the
Government 81
Terms: One third in cash; the remainder in siI
and twelve months with interest, secured ey adeed
of trust on the premises.
Convey ances and stamps at the cost ofthe purcha.
SER II tg' .. ~ -.4'
sSToprevent IRRESPONSIBLE bidding, payment
of 20 on each lot will be qnired at time of sale
je.6-d Al J.C. MCGUI q CO., Aucts
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QY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct'r; Georgetown.
ExECUToErsAkl OF IMPROVED REAL Es

On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, june Is, at s
that piece or parcel Of ground being the ess. half
of Lot numbered eighty eight 1897 in Thellkelt' !
addition of Geor getown situated on %, between
Jeee. az r-L f-.-
The lot ia so feet front, with depth of $50 feet
improved by convenient and well built Two
story Brick House, CONTAINING six ooms and cellar.
The house is located on high ground and in q very
healthy eighborhood Title perfect
Terms One half cash, the balancs in three and
six months. secured by g deed of trust the
property
All conveyancing at cost of purchaser
A. GODDARD, Executor,
ie 6-dts THOMAS DOWLIN6 Auet,
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RYJ. G. MCGUIRB & CO.. Auctioneers.

~
UNRESERyED SALE OF VALUABLE VACANT
PROPERTY IN SQUAHE 447 ,FRON TING On
- sEyENTH STREET WEST AND NORTH N
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, June 18th, at
6eeioek on the premises We shall sell for aoconnt
valuable vacant Lots in Square No. AT, viz:
Lot " fronting 60 feet on 7th street west, be-
tween and streets north, and runniD back ll6
feet TO q IS feet alley
Lots II, Is and Is, fronting each 81 feat on north
street. between 9Th ard Ith streets west, and
running back lS5 feet to q 80 feet alley. .
Lot S, fronting 81 feet porth N street, between
a g. feet alley. -.
The above viii be divided into good sized Build
il z Lois
81 Titles sn directly from the Government.
Terms One til rd cash; the remainder in 6 an
II months with interest, secured by deed OF trus
the premi se5.
Convey ances and stamps at the cost of the pur-
cb asETf, "
Hs- To prevent irresponsible bidding, pay-
ment of $50 each lot will be required at ths
time of sale.
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auesioneers.
TWO HANDsOME BUILDING LOTS FROM

ON FIRST STREET EAST. BETWEEN L. AND
NJ STREETS SOUTH, AT AUCTION.
On 7 ESDAY, the 18th instant, shall offer for
sale on the premise at o'elock M, the follow
ine handsome Building Lots, viz: >"
Lots ~ and a. in tn c subdivision of Square north
of No. 7i3 Lot 10 fronts on said street "A feet 8
inches running back about l76 feet to y. feet al.
wide the entire depth. Lot Il fronts on the same
street. ith front Of "a feet inches running back
wide on the north side running the entire depth
Lot II lying betwes u c lots and Il, approved
by O two story brick dwelling house, owned by Mr..
A. Grinder.
Terms One third cash, the balance in six and
twelve months, with interest, deed given and
q deed f trust taken -
Title indisputable. 'Lt
Cost of ,pveyaDces and stamps to be paid by par.
chaser. - :. --.s-. .LLs - :
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DYJ q. MEG UIRE d o0.. Auctionesrs djv
TRusTEE's SALE OF THEE STORY BRICK
pwELLING HOUSE ANp LOT ONNINrH ST

Hnsn ~ aSB pgT SNeE5NeeH sT
On TUESDAY AFTERN0QN, June q. ate o'cik ,
on the premises by virtue Of deed of tr ust ted
September 2sd. 1861 land duly recorded in Liber
Q.T.Eo. ARd fol'ps ]. ct seat and Of the Lssd
Lot No. in Crittenden g sub division of Square
3sa fronting 10 feet on Ninth street west. between
o and streets north, runnpg back "a feet4 inches
TO public alley and improved by three story
Brick Dwelling House containing two basement
rooms, saloon psrlor, wide hall, and three cham.
bers, with woodshed, &c. in the rear. 81 "
Terms cash, '.-.-'.. p. .- .'
Conveyances at cost of the purchaser.
- = ~. THJMAS b. BURRs Trustee
je.6, dts ,f. O. MCGUIRE & GO Aucts
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DY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct'r; Georgetown
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN Al

IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN AT
-.r -.aE ACCr10N. ..-.. (
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June Is, at s
O'Clock D. will sell In front of the pre- m ses.
middle part of l. Is No IA and II in Beall saddi
tion To q 6eorRetown fronting ~ feet on the west
side oIhontgomery street lnear Dunbsrton street.
and running back l2l fe.s, and is improved by .
Good Two story Brick House.
East part of Lot No. l39 in Bealrs addition to
Georgetown, fronting 90 feet on the south side OF
Dunharton street. near hlenfso ou<&ry street, and
running back - feet, and improxd by a Brick
Stable. /
Terms: One half cash. balsnes in six and twelve
months, secured by deed of trust ON the propi
erty. -.t-#
Conveyancing and stamps at the cost of tbs pur7
chaser.
5e "a THOs. BOWLING, Auctioneer.
GALE OF CONDEMNED HAY.
Ckief Qu1tss -nnser's OCtce Depot WGShtnsto1,}
WaShington, ID c June7 1851. {
VIII be sold at Public Auction, at Alexsno ria,
Va, or MONDAY, June 18th, 1864, az II O'Clock a.
~ ONE HUNDRED u0nl TONS OF hay, (
condemned as unit for public use. .
The Hay will be sold in lots of ten tlO) tons ana
Successful bidders win be required to remove
their PURCHASES within five )days from date OF
sale , 7
D. H. RUCKER,
Brisadier General and Chief QuartermasIer,
Ie7-td Depot of Washin gton. ID. :
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTH ARMY CORPS,
Mar Pniar shuro luna % IaGA

NEAR fotGs6nrg, Juno ~. 1854
The headquarters of the Sixth Corps moved yes
terday afternoon from Hatobers on the Bermuda
Hundred side Of the Appomatox river where the cope
hes As yet it has not participated the sepeYe con-
Acts before Petersburg but it likely take hand in &c
shortly The Eighteenth Corps has reioned Gen. Butlers
command, and relieves the Sixth which now with the
Army OF the Potomac. f,
Thus far tao fighting before Petersburg bss been part
cpaed in ty the Second, Ninth aud eighteenth Corps
the Fifth being n The conflicts have been bloody
and advantageous to The rebel works are of great
strength and well defended. large work hill to the
north OF the river covers tho city and their line Of works.
aAd also bears upon Inca, The firing from this work
called Fort Clifton has been very heavy and sewers and
has not yet been silenced by guns. Mears win be
found long remove this Obstacle and occupy the city.
which now covered by our guns. II
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SUCCESSFUL MARCH TO JAMES RIVER.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAC, JUNE l3-P. NJ.
The Army Of the Potomac took its line of march for
the Chickahomny at p. M. on Sunday.
The Fifth Corps took tho advance the middle road BY
way of Charles City Court House The Second Corps the
western road while the Ninth and Sixth Corps took the
road leading to Joness Bridge The Eighteenth Corps
embarked on transports at tho White House.
The advance halted for the night the Chckahony,
which etream they crossed to-day without opposition No
signs Of the enemy to be seem with the exception Of
q few cavalry plckets, who fed at our approach.
The Fifth Corps took the road leading to HaIalls, aud
the Second reached Charles City Court House at SIX
O'Clock in the evening The Sixth and Ninth crossed at
Joues's Bridge at point about two miles lower down
than Long Bridge, and are now close by.
The change of base has been very successfully made,
with the utmost order and without the loss of
wagon far as your correspondent could hear 1t is
said that the enemy left their works in late front al
most as soon did, taking the roads to Richmond.
White House will now be evacuated as the sup
plies there all slipped the transports The grow
ing crops here looking very ne aud horses
are living in clover"
1t expected that we will start for James at
early hour in the morning and during the day open
munication with Gen. Butler The weather is foe the
roads good, ard the army in the best of spirits.
T,oelpe o'clock, Midnigh.-The army is now moving
towards the river for the purpose of crossing Gen. Grant
morning few guerrlas we're caught and brought in. q
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IMPORTANT ARMY NEWS.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
THE NEW MOVEMENT.

JoNEs's BRIDGE (vA) JUNE l3-A. M.
BY the left flank army has been crossing
here quietly for some hours Our wounded and sick
all sent TO White House yesterday. Such Of troops
could be- moved from the front started yesterday (un
day. morning Our wagon trains had been packed the
previous day, ready Tor the moye Those preparatory
movements always occupy day or two, when the enemy
front and not until last night that the
completion of these prelmnares gave the signal for the
troops to fall 10 for another move. N WOO
A portion of the Eighteenth Corps and some other
troops first withdrawn and moved to the Dur
lug the night the rest quietly Withdrawn. 1t is
of the most difficult tasks to withdraw from the front of
enemy strongly entenched with lines of battle close
they were in position just to the left. Our withdrawal
effected quietly not to arouse their suspicion
and here crossing the Chickahomny, full and
long days march from Mechanicsville. Where 60
know not All have learned to follow Gen. Grant wher
ever be leads, and no questions asked
We crossed in two columns our right here at Long
Bridge and left lower down at Joness Bridge. The
headqusrters trains left Cold Harbor Sunday at three
A. M, and we are row encamped here. Our next march
ia to bring to James river So closely have pressed
the enemy 10 'front.' for several days that they
unable seud of sufficient forces to hold these ords and
as have shorter line by twenty miles than any thing
they take to reach feel very in
position White Oak Swamp protects our right wing,
and the Chckahominy few hours will cover roar
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DEATH OF JUDGE MccAI.En

The Hon THEODORE II. McCALER died on the 2gth of
April, at the Hermitage plantation, Claiborne county
(Mss in the fifty fourth year Of hs age Judge Mc(,leh
occupied for twenty years the bench Of the United state.
District Court for Louisiana the periodo his ucuheucv
extending from Is4l to 1861. He was also Law Pro.
esor in the University Of Louisiana and at one time the
President Of that institution. The deceased wa. d..p
sushed in his Judicial capacity for uprightness and Impair
TALLY Of purpose united with both dignity and suavy Of
manners ms private worth, in domestic as well A. social
relauons WAS such as May well cause the news OF his
des " pc received with feelings of deep regret through
out the circle IN which he known and appreciated
Nsw Orleans Bes
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REBEL ACCOUNT OF HUNTERS OPERATIONS
From the Richmond Enquirer of June Is.

From the Richmond Enquirer Of June Is.
Early yesterday morning rumor reported of the
capture of L. xpgton Va by the enemy under Generals
Crook and AveriiI As the bad once before
gone round much credit given it. but it being a
forwards confirmed by official intelligence, the question
at last settled
The enemys forces were reported to be about sixteen
thousand strong and consisted mainly Of cavalry with
dozen pieces of artillery They advanced by two roads
leading from Staunton and formed junction several miles
northeast Of Lexington where they arrived Saturday
morning 1t is believed that they burned the Institute al
Lexington 1t supposed that they would proceed to
Lynchburg about forty miles distant Lexington about
one hundred and iory miles west Of Richmond is the
capital Of Rocknridge county AID situated the west
bank Of the North yer branch Of the James 1t con-
tans court hcuse jail, four FIVE churches, OF
various denominations the Virginia Military Institution
Ann Smith Seminary Washington College, about twenty
stores two weekly papers, and about two thousand nhab
hts
Wa.hsngton College was originally established an
academy N l776, under the name Of Liberty Hall In
1896 received It's FIST regular endownrn Mt from General
Wash gton aud from that time took the name Of Wash
ngon Academy and by Of the Virginia Legislature
10 1872 changed to Washington College 1t has fine
library, consisting o. 200 volumes. The Virginia Mill
ary Institution which is supposed to have been burned
was built the plan Of the United States Academy al
Yves Point Ii 10 handsome Structure, and enjoyed ss
military institution, iuo reputation -
The advance Of the enemy upon Lexington was fled
by G.n AcCauslaUd but his forces entirely made
quate for the purpose Of seriously checking it, McCau
land outnumbe ed End auked both Sides fell back 10
Balc ony with the Z. lis Cadets
puton Of Aver's forces is reported, in weLiuformed
quarters TO have dyerged from tho Lexington stage rosd
NJ Fairfield and crossed Bus ridge into Neson ounty
Here they said to have made DE- upon the Lynch
burg and Charlottesville railroad at Tye river bridge
twepyfpnr miles rom Lypchburg where they burned The
bridge, AID committed other 1t was supposed
they would make tent upon Lyhchburg cross the smes
aud pitch upon the high bridge the Appomat OK de-
stroy it. aud complete the detour by gong on in General
Kauz's track to Buffers department This superstition
hoo ever, Is PROVISIONAL
The demonstration on Lynchburg may not be fent bui
if fled Lypcbbug may be the point attack az al alter
native. Yesterday evening ofcla information had been
received that the enemy IN the morning had burned the Ar
rineton depot and passed o. Amherst Court House
which 10 only twelve miles from Lynchburg Their force
10 believed 10 bs eight or ten thousand stong and n said
10 he under the immediate command Of Crock
Later information received last night states that the
enemy have arrived within six miles o. Lynohburg
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MOVEMENTS ON JAMES RIVER.

FORTRESS MONROE JUNE l4-P. M
There is great activity in this department The Eigh
teenh Army Corps parsed here last night (Mouday)
transports for Bermuda Hundred having embarked at the
White House. About thousand other troops had gone
to that point previously Gems Smith Benham and Mar
tindse started from this point to-day up James The
troops are rapidly dsembarking at Bermuda Landing
number of other transports loaded with troops have also
passed here to-day (supposed to be from Wasbingon)
loaded with troops for the destination Stirring work
may be expected south of Richmond this week learn
that portion Of Gen. Grants army is at Charles City
Court House, on the James river.
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THE FIRE AT AspINwALL.

The steamship Northern Light, from Aspinwal on the
9Th instant here this morning bringing the Cali
FORMS mails
Another large FIRE has occurred n Aspinwal one third
OF the place having been destroyed The FIRE originated in
the explosion Of barrel Of run The City Hotel was
burned and but for the eIerons Of the whites principal
y officers and men employed the Panama railroad the
Jamaica negroes stood by aud looked on every one armed
with uac,ete ready TO p'lage massacre Col Totem
and Mr. Pker the Chief engineer aud superintendent OF
the Panama Railroad Company present and labored
to preserve property u Epsning Post,
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ANOTHER BLocKApE RUNNER cAprrppn

The Navy Department has received intelligence OF the
capture of the British steamer Siren of Beaufort IN CO.
with cargo liquors. hooplron, paper, cases. kegs, &C.
She captured by the United States steamer Keystone
state Commatdr Peirce Crosby. The Siren is an iron
steamer schooner rugged and Of eghyseyeu tons
burden, and commanded by J. w. Pension.
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INTERESTING UNOFFICIAL DETAILS
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
Near PsteTsburp, FTidau, Jsne Id m

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
Near Petersburg, Friday Jsns I'D. M.
We are again in front of the entire rebel army which
has been engaged by advance of the Second and
teenth Corps and important captures in guns prisoners
and position have been accomplished The Second Ninth,
and Eighteenth Corps in line Of battle, and the ar
rival of the remainder of the troops dispositions will be
made for the final assault upon the enemy's works
Since Tuesday night whei the advance of TIE Eigh.
teenh Corps arrived in The vicinity of the town. our lines
have been pushed steadily forward Several strong posi-
tous have been wrested BY charges from the enemy and
We have taken eighteen guns and several hundred pr-
soners Our advance is within half mile Of Petersburg,
which is IN full view of almost our entire line
Prisoners state that portions of Lees army commenced
arriving in Petersburg Wednesday night, only few
hours after the arrival of Hancock with the Second Corps
and that Vices brigade, commanded by Wise in person,
held the until that time The City Point railroad is
in possession, and the Norf0ik and Petersburg
line lie commanded by cur troops
Between FIVE and six O'Clock yesterday morning the
my began heavy artillery fire on our line, enfadng it
with batteries posted left and rendering advance
or the occupation Of position to the Immediately
necessary Accordingly, advance Of the Second and
Eighteenth Corps ordered by Hancock, who, the
absence Of Gen Meade took command of both corps The
result was highly successful several lines of rebel works
being carried at the point Of the bayonet and number Of
rpdoubs great strength occupied Sixteen guns were
At six o'clock last night another charge made by the
Second Corps aud advanced position assumed and main
tanned The line thus occupied at rendered
cure by the immediate construction OF earthworks
At this time ii is impossible to ascertain the extent Of
our osses but Eft hundred will probably total
casualties 1t 10 TO be regretted that advance was not
pushed forward "Wednesday afternoon, prisoners
our 10 the statement that Wse brigade alone held the
town until late 10 the evening when Lees troops
menced arriving Portions of his army marched from the
vclny of Malvern Hill, crossing the james on pontoon
bridge above Fort Dailng, while many dispatched
by the Petersburg railroad.
Our line formed faces the city from the east and
south, partially enclrcng it, and extends across the City
Point railroad southpsrd to the vicinity Of the Petersburg
and Norfolk railroad Burnside holds the left our line,
Hancock the CENTRE and smith the right The remainder
Of the troops will arrive to-day and be assigned to their
positions No one doub that Lee will make defence OF
The city Our troops nevertheless confident OF hnal
success,
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Nsar Psfsysburg Saturday June IS-4 A. M

NeHT FsttTsUHTYi oHrTuHgl 1HHs 70 = q nj
Conraryto expectation general engagement occurred
yesterday, although the fighting our left was at tme1
throughout the day, very heavy,
Early the morning the Ninth and Second Corps FORM
Ing the left of our line considerably advanced where
for short time, the fighting exceedingly severe Tho
results Of the battle although not decisive were favorable
-Four additional guns we're captured by the Second Corps
10 their charge making total Of twenty two guns 'ipoe
the art engagement Our whole line was materially adj
vanced, aE Hf.#
moderate but iuccssant cannonsdng was kept up dur
charged the enemy in his front The struggle was short
and bloody and resulted 10 the occupation by Wcoxs d.
vision Of position considerably nearer the enemys worf
Desutoy firing was kept up until bali past e'gn. 'as
night when the rattle Of uskety sod The rosr Of artillery
commenced opposite Hancocks left and Burnndes right
telling that we were again pushing the enemy 70 she
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-02
WisHtsoros, Oct, Quite a live

WAsHtNaToN, Oct, l-Quites lively
fight occurred between q large force Of
Moseby's men and portion of the 9th cav
airy last Sunday 10 the neighborhood Of
Salam, Virginia; Moseby expected to sur
prise our troops and sent three detachments
of his men to make q simultaneous attack,
but he found them ready for any hostile
demonstration; the consequence was that
the guerrilla chief was routed. We lost
but tive or three men killed and three or
four wounded. The rebel loss was more
then double this besides Is or 20 prisoners
captured. ~
E. s. Ellis has entered upon his duties as
9Th Auditor. John Wilson, formerly o.
Chicago, as 3rd Auditor Of the Treasury
Department.
A National Convention of Democrats
opposed to the Chicago Platform, is in ses-
sion here to-day, delegates are present
from all the loyal States The meeting
was called to order, by Geo. A. Brandreth
of Westchester, and R. B. Rosseraldt, wa'
made temporary chairman. The following
business comnitte was appointed; Valen
tine. N Y; Nesmith, N 81; Parson, Mass
Tellipgbast r. I; Ramsay, Md; Morris, Ky
Ellery, Ky; Porter, Ind; Ellis, Mo; White
head, N j; Taylor, Me- Ssllick, VI; Shan
non, Del; Evans, W. Va; Hugbs, Ohio
Sprague. Mich; COMFY, III; Taylor, Iowa
Kught, MINI; Worrell, Pa. The committe'
retired and Gen. Woodbridge addressed thu
meeting.l / Il f. y III - d.,