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DRoposALs FOR BUNTING AN DKYGooDs

BUREAU OF NLy+GATIoN. /
Macy DEPARTMENT, RaShiHgfon. Dec. IS, 1868 {
ERALED PROPOSALS viii be received at this Office
until IL ru. On the 18th day Of January next for.
Dry Goods for the use OF the Navy at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard during ths balance OF the year ending
tie a0th June. 1864.
PToposals must bs endorsed Proposals. or Bunt
Ing and DIy aoots," and directed to tha Chief OF
The srtices to be included in these proposals are
particularly descr bed In the printed Schedules,
copies of which may be obtained On application to
the Navigation Officer ct the Brooklyn NAVY Earl
or 70 the bureau Samples wiz be seen and special
inform ton Oh tanned ON applicaii to the Esvi
gation Oh esF. a.,
expense saad risk OF the contra or. II suifanie
packages, NTH IFS name prsperi' sfkeo theteon;
measurement, weight, &C.. at Is Yard, and an
tirely satisfactory to the Esvigat 9omcer therest.
Every offer must be secempsn "a by written
guarsLty, as required BIZ Law;
ssn tbs contrs OF and th cir responsibility 40
To By a United States District Judge. Attorney.
Collector. or Navy Agent % IL law4s
CHULTs, oUNGENT-W Warranted to produce 8
- full set of WhiEkers or Moustaahss in six weeks
upcn the smooth fecs Bptirs sstisfsction given
or the money refunded Sent post paid Cor 30 eents
or four packa ses for 81 90. Address U. sHOLr5,
Troy, Y. sa5 81 a - deal I'm
WOOD FOR sALE. 8Ha s1as. ~
From 1000 to 1 SEQ Cores Of Pins snd hard
Wood located tha md about "a Eniiss nor To OF
Washington, and nsss Fort stephens.
p Cor terms wv z. Riley & BRO,
no. So Central stores,
deis-Et opposite Center Market.
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. PRcF. WOLOwsKI RKTUENEp.-This dis
tfneuished professor OF vocal and instrumental
music, who has been off on a short excursion
during the holidays, has returned and resumed
his course of lessons in music. at his rooms.
northeast corner of Eleventh and street The
high repnta ion he enjoys AS an artist, and his
remarkable success as a teacher, both of piano,
music and vocaliZation, will always assure
him "a large class of pupils.
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THE FRIENDS of the Church Of the Ascension
and others Will observe, by reference to our
advertising columns, that an agreeable oppor.
tunity is offered them to aid i'm disehargins the
debt of that church. The young ladies of the
church, we understand have been interchangeable
in their eNertions to make the fair, which Is to
be held in the yestTy OF the church this week,
highly attra ctiye. We commend the occasion
to the attention of our readers,
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CORES. &C.-Those afflicted with these trouble
some things. whether hard or soft: also those
IT, u9led with Biniops, Cailosities, clnh and in
factory benefit by applying t. DR. White, I2i
Pennsyva'iia avenue. between "A and 9Th streets
No char gcs for consultation ia 5-tf
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Go TO THg RUSSIAN WAR, at Odd Fellows
Hall. Tonight, and every night this week il
you want TO enjoy the very best entertainment
now in the city
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AUCTION SALES.

By na. l.. WALL Il co, AGotioussrs
II ths s-ss Srsnar. g. Souih sd Eonisi1 HsIrsag.
bs.Irt,a SiS.tf sad TtEtA urs.,s
4 ARABIAN HORSE AND 4 2Rs5S WAGON
"A At AUOrIos-On FHCRS DAY MORNING, Ith
instant 81 &c c clock will sell a. tn Bazaar
An Arabian horse ak years old and warranted
sound
Also an xAsress *ssOn. ...t.
Jsb ". L. WALL CO.. Ancts.
~ GkkkN & WILLIAMS. AusrIopA4rs
rboCkRIks, FIXrTEgS AND LEASE OF
"a sT@Rs RCHH NuNssa rIFrEES-on the south
sue OF h, De tween S-vepth aud q shta streets,
,mIns diatels oppotit- he Narthern Liberty mar
he5 a. sucnon Or FRIDAY ste lust. shall
cell 81 II O'Clock, A. NJ. all the Hroeeries rx
tnres and Jesse of Store No IS on strsat Tae
groceries consist Of go gallons ace yiaexsr shnrt
20 lbs OF Butter, half rel Of Horny with msuy
other articles on shelves and in boxes which We
cen unnecessary to snumeTste. The lease has to
rGr nesrly two ard . hall years. T. is 3 arst rata
stand fo- q Grocery Store. Terms cash
tsE-3 GREEN h WILLIAMS aucts
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Loss BY FIER AND ROBBERS, PRsvRNrRD-The
subscribers call attention to their extensive stock
Of HERR Co.'S Fire and Burglar Proof Safes,
which are furnish ed st the manufacturers prices
delivered at any part ofthe city.
JAS c. MCGuIas & Co,
de e I'm Sole Agents for Herring L Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-05

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES.
These Lozengrs are prepared from highly es-
teemed rec pc for slleviating Bronchial Affections
Asthma, Hoarseness; Coughs, Colds. and Irritation
SOrenets of the Throat
Pptiic Speakers and Voralists
will find them beneficial in clearing tbs voice
before speaking singing, and relieving thu
throat after any uIusual exertion of the vocal
organs, having peculiar adaptation to affections
which disturb the organs of speech de 24-lm
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SECRET DISEASES

Soma, ta,t'S Gif is the most certain safe and
"tfectual remedy-inderd. the only vegetable rem
edy ever discovered. Cares IL two to four days.
Ard recent cases in twenty four hours No mineral,
no bal sam, mercury. Only ter pii's to be taken
II is the soldiers hope. and friend to those who
do not want to be exposed. Hale packages 81;
female, SIS.
.SoasayttonS Roof and Herb .Tuices-A positive and
permanent cSre for 5, phiiis Seroua Ulcers Sores,
Spots letters. &c. price 81 six bottles for : g.
Sold by S. G. Ford. See ad advertisement. ms
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GAS FIXTBR

u Gas FIXTUR RISE
JOSEPH REYNOLDS / CO,
PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FILTERS,
500 Ninth ST, Near Pa areHEs,
Rave Just received, and viii always keep on hand.
1rge and vel sslested .ssorsTa.nt OF IaAN-
&c, &c, from the ceebrs tsd establishment Of
archer 4 Psrcosst, New York. which are offered
for Esis ~ To manufacturers prioas in that city
Those wishiI e Gas Fixtures, viii dnd it to ths.r
interest to call before pu -chasinR. de g. go i'm
II AUCTION NOTICE.
HAVING Connected with tas House furnishing
Eusineas hat of general Auction and Commission
Merchant sEn prepaid TO attend promptly to all
bus ness entru sted to my care.
A large and cry basement for Storage Of goods for
action seies.
F. Cash advances made on copsi gnmsnts,
4. BUCHLY,
Auctionaer nd House Furnishsr,
de 10 I'm 42s 7th St, hetHsep Il add H.
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A RANCHE CLosED.-Sunday, officer Frazier
found the shop kept by Mrs. Roach, on L neal:
LIST street west. open. The officer told her 10
close up, it being Sunday hut the inmates
abused him for his moderation. The officer
went to he military and reported the rancho;
and a guard was sent to the premises, and they
took possession of the keys. locked up the
rancho, and dispersed the inmates.
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Dir. Dupont $ Suear-coated Female Regulatiny
Pils are the rerybts ~, use They operate speedily
and GFeCiirety. and being SUgar-60ated create
nausea upon the most delicate stomach. A trial of
these Pills will prove their snperio,ity orn all
others. Price j a box. Sold by :. c. Ford. corner
18th street and Pa. avenue, Washin gton and Henry
Cook, Alexandria. ia 5-ly
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MAR RIER.

Bladensburg. Md, Dec. 3Ist, 1883 By tbs Re
NJ Ihcnag. J W tHs " of the sbaye named
pace, to Miss EMMA HURDLE, of Washington,
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Run OvER.-Yesterday afternoon, a young
lady, (whose name we were unable to learn,)
whilst passing the corner of Seventh street
and the Avenue, was carelessiy run over by a
hackman named Meyer. He was arrested by
Officer Parker, and taken before Justice
Thompson who held him to bail for court in
the sum of $500.
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DpOws'S RROScurlI TPoc,

CH4INs.-Gold-plated Chains at the Dollar Jew
elry Store, ABS, Pennsylvania avenue ia 2-lws
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OE THE AVENUE, 43s, near IL street. is the Dol
lar Jewelry Store ia 2-lys
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DISEASES Of The Nervous, Seminal, Uri nary, and
Reports Of the Rosrard Association Sent by mail
IN sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Address
D. J. SKILLIs HoUGHTos, Howard Asso citation,
No South Ninth Street Philadelphis Pa, d3-sm
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ID uesELL HOUSE,

ID UesELL HOUSE,
II street, bstsretn lash ard l9th streets,
: Esstyx.fu, ni.aed Rsoms To Let by the week or
h4oAA' WM BRADLxY, Prop.
w b MORGAN. Supt
In connection with the bouse, 2 6rst-cisss Din
ing and O,s'er Saloon, also Bar VIII aho.oe
" ints and Liauefs, oss q
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NV Yong STyIES


tJsnt!srsn' C.oihtNg .-Neic and Fashionable!
large assortm, Mt for Dress and Busiaess wear
The English Sack and Walking Goats excel in
beauty, grade and finish any thing ever offered In
this city, WALL, STEPHENS q Co.,
1872 Pa. avenue, bet. eth and 10th SITS.
oozu IIntsu. and Repub}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-05

TIE CHEAPEST AND BESTHAIR DYE INrHe World
Nersr FndsS CT VA hes Om.-Upham s Hair Dye. 50
cents box. The hest in use Try it. Sold by s.
G. Ford, corner 18th street and Pa avenue. Wash
ingtOn and Henry Cook, Alexandria. ja6-ly
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SEE FIRST PAGE OF to-day's Star FOR interest
ing local articles.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS.
r IST0F LETTERS REMAINING IN THE POST
IL OFFICE. GEoRG FLOWN. D. G., :.

- Persons applying fer tettars IN the following
iist will please say when they were adpevfiSsi, !
otherwise they may not receive % am. !.
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WARRANTED TO CURRIN SIX DAYS DR. Godfrey's
Antidrte, An English Specific of sixty-fve years
standing. will cure GonoTrhao in sir days No
change cfdiet required. Price 8 per bottle. Sold
by s. g. Ford, corner 1lth street and Pa avenue,
Washington and Henry Cook, Alexandria. ia ely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-05

/ OR RENT One large sky light ROOM suitable
Il fog Photogra pher, or othsr purposes; public
Es;ssa iol ouSlnssS' taqalss - kssiaaraas ne
south side. jl4 StF
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s.N0R sALE-The STOCK, GOOD WILL, FOOLS,
D dc of long established Horse Shoein Shop
One of the best stands in the city. with un-
eqpaled run of oustolne Rent N otsrste. For par
Livery Stable corner Fourteenth and d strests.
10 4 lz-
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MEN DRESS BUTTE.
News Business Saifs
foxtA': Drlss SHf:.
Yo1sEs Bgsiasss Sgits.
GiiHrens' Dress Salts.

Giidyens' Dress Salts.
ChildrsnS' School Snits.
NOAH WALKER & Co, 1858 Penn. avenue, Metro
politan Hotel Building, would respectfully an
nounoe that their annual display of Fall and Win
ter Clothing IL cow ready for inspection 1t is
Comprised Of an assortment of Gentlerlens snd
Youths Clothing Of the newest and richest desi On.
material, trimming ard workshp
To those who study eBcsiIence with economy in
fashtonsb BILE articles Of dress. IL opportu nifty is
now offered for selecting from the most attractive
stock Of ready made clothing in this city. al very
reduced prices. oc5-4m
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A SMALL BRICK HOUSE, FOR SALE AND
- possession given immediately. Auy paTson ds-
sir nS to pnrcb sse neat two story h-ck loase
eud iot for 6 ll0l, can do so by appiyirgto
ta4 St. WIN II HOPE S3l e street
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ZOE ENT- Desirable APARTMENTS en- suite
second Honr, trout Private tables IL de-
sired Appy at 322 Il street, bet I2th sad I3th
south Eiie. ia I St
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SPERNAToRRHTi AN BE CURED-Dr Rand Spe-
cifc cures Spermatorrhoo, Seminal Weakness, I'm
potency, Loss Of PG1cer. etc Speedily and efecaGy
Its effects truly magical trial of the Specific
vii convince the most skeptical q its merits
street and Pa. avenue, Washington, and Henry
Cook, Alexandria. ja6-iy
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LOCAL NEWS.
AmUsEssSTs TONIGHT.

FoRp's THsATER-Mr. Joseph Proctor, the
tragedian, will appear to. night again "a " The
Jibbeuainosay," - Bloody Nathan and - Nick
OF the Woods" in the drama of The Jipbe-
nainosay." Last night, large audience wit
messed MIR. P.s stirring representation and the
frequent applause testified to his powers
"Poor Pillicoddy" will conclude this evenings
entertain1Ant.
growers IHEATER.-knowles' attractive
drama, The HuBchback," will be performed
tonight at Growers, and Miss Charlotte
be ably supported BY the full strength of Mr.
Growers company. Miss Thompson is one Of
the most accomplished actresses on the Amer
lean stage, aud all play goers who fail to see
her Will miss 4 treat.
CANTERBURY Miss Dora Dawson, who is
desie mated On The bills as the great musical
phenomenon,n will appear tonight at Canter-
bury. Miss Dawson is said to possess extra
Ordinary power OF voice, and Is altogetnsr 4
musical prodigy. The regular concert hail and
Ethiopian enter taiument will also be gwen, and
one OF the best bills of the season Is offered.
THE GREAT RErELLIoN.-Mr. Harry Davis
annOunCeS til is tn last week OF the exhibition
OF his splendid panorama OF the great rebellion.
These pain tirgS are really worth seeing, as they
give vivid idea OF localities and scenes made
historical during the civil war
The RUSSIAN VAR, which is on exhibition
at Odd Fellows Hall, is also deserving OF s.
visit from all who can admire beautiful work
Of art The paintings are ali exhibited III fine
style, and the hest points are brought out
IECTCRE-Mr. John q SAKE will deliver the
fifth ie, tune OF The before the Washingt IN
LyCerm Association to might, at Wizards Hall.
His SUBJECTS !LOSe." d humorous and patriotic
pei
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By GREEN & WILLIAMS, Apctioneer.,

by dhstF q WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
TOR SALE AT AUCTION vii! De ssla on
= Thu RSDAY, the 7th lost At o. m Fraiua
Building, 81 by 81, in front Of the IA lrost Dspo
sdtvlbn Adams Il Co ExpEess Office ba5 ba=a
used during the lsst two years feed store .rne
building ia on leased ground for four years fro 4
the 18Th OF last Dscsrn osr Thsrs is better bas-
iness stand In the city. Terms cash
ia tRepl GREEN < WILLIAMS, Arcts.
HF tn z ABOVE SALE rs POSTPONED UNTIL
ii [ RI PAY jar. lith same hour and place
ia iFrr EPEFN & WILLIAMS kuc+=
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ByJ. C. MCGUIRE CO.. Auctioneers.
TRUsTJE's SALE OF BUILDING LOT IN
THB EoRrHBRN PART OF fHE CRY -Bsyirtas CT
two deeds of trust, the frst dsted June 18TH 1853,
ard recorded in LiOer u. Q. No: 9; folio g. "a.
of the land Records; the second dated Move l5-F
Sd, 1868 and also duly recorded win sell s. Pss-
DAY. the Sist day of December, 1855, At o'ce~a
d III =, Lot No 81, in Uhtnsan recorded subdivisitE
Of al lots in sarare No. SIC, in the city OF
Warrington
Terms OF sale One half il cash the resaeS der
IN Erd u months pith interest, secured ay dssd
OF tFEEt.
All cOnTeyanclps 4t puree Ssrs cost, inolscing
Sts--= WM. n. WARD, TruEsse.
DELE 2awswala =. &rGplR5 CO. A1css.
81 THE ABOVE SALE - UNAvosDAtLY
postponed unit, "WEDNESDAY January 6th, Ro4,
came hour and place. ". Il. WASD, frcsesS.
sal s6 }. MCGUIRE CO.. Arcts.
rHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, }
Depot Of WasapzstC5, J
Washi8sisn, u. C., Dec. n, a3.t
Will be sold ~ public auction, at the e,crsi1.
nesr the Observatory in the city of WASH HKton.
oS The fr:t and thira WEDNEsDAYsia Jsaasry,
isss Wis. : Ssk sra tn days of the month lot OF
RORsES AND MULES,
condemned &c unfit for fuhlic service
SSles to CON CO st 20 O'Clock ..
ie4 me '~'' - 00''' b a RuCBEa.
de 2s-tJsn - Brig Gen. and ous-termsster.
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L-'oR REET-k large Front ROOM, suitable for
: Office, slso another Room adjoiaing. Apply
at No. 262 Penn av enue, between 18th and 18th.
ia Att
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By G. McGUIaES co iuctjons.rs
IMPROVED PROPERTY At THE CORNER or
D ItNTE AND ] SrsrFTs 1T PUBLIC ACTION IN
sATEREAF AFTERNOON. January e.h s.
O oi' Ok or the pren1ies. will sell part Of les
no. Ii in Davidson subdivision of Fqus-- Ne
Sii situated 1t the south vest of Teeth
street west and street north improved by l., o.
story Erich Building, and three story ara bs ~
ment Firth PuiictnR, the whole COL lie and f>rrs
$1,000 Dwelling House, with store at tae cor.
par
This property is deSirabiy located for dwelling,
snc 70 persops uiehing 10 open a small a. 3re, IL
offers est induce mants
Terms: One id cash the rsMsinfer In six and
Twelve months with interest secured by deld OK
trC.t or the premises
Costs of ecnvs vance 70 he paid by the purchaser
laS J G Nee L he Il CO. Au,ts
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By GREEH Il WILLIAMS Auctioneers
TWO DWELLING HOUSES ON DELAWARE
a. O'Clock, P M We shst sell in front of tAs
premises, one Rii x and one Frame House sita-
ate on De aware avenue, between h and strests
north being On part of lot g. in Berry 4 M
.hun E suhd.y sion of tqusre71 Persons wishing
to hsy small dwellings would DO we'll To attend to
gale So the property will be soli without FesArEs
JEs o6ds GREEN q WILLIAM Auets.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

sS0R RsfT-kn excellent PhRLOR and several
well furnished BED ROOMS, at 4an Twelfth
.trset, within FIVE minIes' walk Of the Kirkvood
House, hiiards', and ths Patent 0fiea, Post OF.
Zee, and Treasury and State De par tmsuts. Ths
location IS unsurpassed in Washington. No chill
1rea 10 the house. ds7tf
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By J, o. hc6 UIRK Il CO., Auctiousers
STOCK OF DAMAGED FAMILY GROCERIES
- At AUcTIos On MONDAY, January 4ts, at
10 CLOCK, At the Family Grocery Store OF "
Davis, Esa:, corner OF Ninth and sirsets We
shan seii lot Of Goods dan aged By recent are,
ana cor prisips-
fugA Teas, Ocffees,
Preserves, Pickles Cigars, Tobacco,
SPICES. Starch. scsp, Candies, &c
Mary Of the articles are emily slightly damaged.
Terms eA.h.
deSn J. O. MCGUIRE 4 90 a,nts
~ THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED IN
c0DseaTs Of the mol mt westh ar until WE'D
FISpAY MOANING, January 9Th, same hsur and
place
tad &c. Mcguire Co Au.ts
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-04
Threatened Attack on Natehel
Federal Reverse at Bachelors
Creek.
CONGRESSIONAL,
SENATE,
WAsIHNaroN. Fehrus

WASHINGTON, February 8.
The Enrolment bill was postponed until
to morrow.
The report Of the committee On Judicis-
ry in the Hale case, was adopted and the
committee discharged.
On otion Of Mr.. Fessenden, the Senate
TOOK up the House Revenue bill as report
ed from the Committee on Finance, with
amendments.
Mr.. Fessenden explained at length the
effect and merits Of the Committees amend
ment.
Further consideration of the Revenue
bill was postponed until tomorrow.
The Senate to-day in extra session con-
irmed the following appointments:
W. H. Waters, as Receiver of public
monies at Nebraska City; Alexander Nc
Cready, at Daeotah City John W. Bale,
at VeImillion; Ralph s. Dorr, at San
Francisco; F. E. Adams, at Kansas. Wm.
A. MerriWeather, o. S. Marshal for Ken
tueEy.
Mr.. Sumner presented protest Of the
Germsnsi in Boston, against the Presidents
scheme Of re constr uction. Referred.
The Senate adopted an amendment to the
Revenue bill, levying tax of sixty cents
on ell spirits sold or distilled, and remoV-
ed for consumption or sold, previous to
July next.
The bill repeating the acts allowing
foreign goods to be imported into Canada
through the United States, or exported
from Csnsda through the United States,
was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
The bill establishing a uniform ambu-
lance system, was passed.
A resolution was introduced equalizing
the pay Of soldiers.
Executive session. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House went into Committee on
Amendstory Enrolment Bill.
Mr.. Myers proceeded to show thst If it
had been asserted the draft was unpopu
lar, it was because Of certain traitors who
had striven by their speeches to render it
odious.
Mr.. Williams made a speech in favor of
draft. The debate here closed, and the
Committee proceeded to discuss the amend
ment.
An amendment was agreed to, striking
out the four hur dred eommutation, thus
leaving it st three hundred. The follow
ing clause was struck out of the bill: And
if any drafted man shall pay money for
the prOcurstiOn of substitute, such pay
ment shall operate only to relieve such
persons from the draft in filing that quota,
and his name shall be retained on the rolls
in filling future quotas. Without further
seton the Committee arose.
a bill was reported for ship canal for
war vessels from the Mississippi 10 the
Northern States. Adjourned.
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FROlI BALTInORE.
BALTIMORE, February 8.

DALI4AUhE3 o.
a special to the American, dated Cum
boEland. Maryland, February %, says:
The guard Of one Company Of Infantry
posted at Patterson Greek bridge eight
miles East of Cumberland, was attacked
yesterday afternoon by 500 rebel Cavalry
under Colonel Rosser, and after spirited
resistance in which two Of our men were
killed and ten wounded, the greater part
Of the company were captured, This &C.
coDplished, the rebels, ,setfre to the bridge,
aud leaving it to its destruction started
off with their prisoners. The employees
CT the Railroad succeeded in staying the
Ere and saved the bridge with only partial
damage.
General Averill with his command, who
had been sent out from Martinsbu by
General Kelly, overlook the rebels near
Springfield and severe engagement en-
sued. The rebels were driven through
Springfield and thence to and South Of
Burlington. Many Of the rebels were
killed and wounded and our captures are
large, including the recovery Of our men
taken yesterday and many horses. The
enemy are being hotly pursued by our
Cavalry.
The intended raid on the Creek has
been thwsrted by General AVerilrs quick
movements and the other ample arrange
ments made by General Kelly, and their
unimporlant success is turned into a com
Plete route and discontinue.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is now
clear Of the enemy, and full operations Of
the line will be at once resumed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-04

A German, just from Richmond, thus de-
seribes the manner in which deserters
from the rebel army are "branded" at
Castle Thunder, Richmond:
The culprit is fasiended to large table.
with his face downWsrds, and large HD, {"
is Scared upon his posteriOrs. In other
countries where this punishmentis infict-
ed, bar Of iron with q type or letter on
the end Of it is used, which being heated.
is applied to the spot to be branded. But
6 more cruel process and instrument is
employed by the ohivalry.
A plain bar of iron sbout an inch in
diameter, narrowed down q little at the
point is heSted to incandescence, and used
as sign painter uses brush in lettering.
only ina very slow and bungliug manner.
Agreasy smoke with sickly stencil arises
accompanied with cracking sounds and
the grOsns Of the victim as the hot iron
sinks deep into the fesh. On the pretense
Of rendering the mark Of disgrace plain
ard indelible, but in reality 10 to torture
tbs unfortunate culprit, the hot iron is
drawn many times through the wound.
making it larger and deeper until the VIC
tim, unable 70 endure the excruciation
longer, fsints and is carried away. The
operation is always performed by old Kep-
psrd, the exeeutioneI OF Kellogg, the
greatest demon, in human form outside of
Pluto realms