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A FIRsT.CLAss PIECE OF WORKING little
admiration is being given to a superb double
team and business wagon, just put in use by
Mr.. ]. Z. Barthoiow, the extensive dealer in
agricultural implements, hard are, &c, and
who is whole team himself in the business
way, as every body in this community Is aware.
The horses are beauties; the harness worthy
Of such aBimals and the carriage (built for Mr..
Bartholow by Messrs Macdonald McDade,
5Oi 9Th street) is, we think one OF the very best
pieces of workmanship OF the kind, in all par
uculars-model, wood WORK, IRON WORK ana
paintiDg-we have ever seen. In beauty and
finish it is not surpassed by the workmanship
Of the best establishments OF the Country else
where, and in strength and faithfulness OF exc
cution, throughout, II Is infinitely superior to
the average Of northern carriage work. 1t is
credit TO the city and its mechanics.
KIpwRLL &c HENDERsoN.-We call special
attention 10 the ad vertisement OF Messrs Kid
well &c Henderson, 367 ID street, near 9th Thew
are young men enjoying an enviable reputation
for energy, attention to business and thorough
reliability, and we are glad TO see that they are
prospecting aS they deserve. They have an
excellent stock of goods in their line of business,
upholstery, paper hanging, &c.,) which they
tory to purchasers, and any work intrusted 10
their hands will be executed promptly md in
first.class style We heartily commend them
10 the good will of the public.
OLD PEAR TREE ILLUMIsATED.-Last night
TIL Light and Mary Stevens, Of the Light
Brigade, whose headquarters are in Pear Tree
alley, got into row with Emma johnson, and
whipped her. They were arrested by Off GERS
Wesden and Whtemore, and taken to the sta
ton house, on the way behaving in an out
rageous manner, but this morning they were
cooled down nv Justice Boswell, who fned
Mary Stevens Sc, and Till Light 80
Persons wishing 10 buy Real Estate should
visit Hail q Eaton's Real Estate agency before
purchasing.
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FOR RENT AND SALE,

TOR RENT-Three .CNPURNIsHED ROOMS,
4 Apply at the corner Of 18th and K streets, No.
KS. my 2l3t*
FOR RENT-0ne large FURNISHED ROOM,
L suitable for one or two gentlemen Apply al
HEMPLkR'S Bath Rooms, $40 street. betw sen
ON am ith ST. my 2i-St"
E,OR RENT-FURNIsHED HOUSE, containing
l. 10 rooms, with water and gas. No. 154 Penn
avenue, between 18th and 18th sts., near the War
Department. most desirable location for = dem
Ast INQUIRE within. my1 st.
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RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, AuctiODeers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF OVER THREE ACRES
OF LAND IN THE NEI9HBORH0OD OF tn d
HATI0NA L RACE COURSE At AUCTION;

TRUSTEES SALE OF OVER THREE ACRES
NATIONAL RACE COURSE AT Abortion.
On MoN pay, the 23d day Of May, 1854, shall
sell BY virtue Of deed Ct trust tS the sgbscriber
Az AS 44 and 10, one of the land records for ths
county Of Warrington, in, the District Of Colum-
bis St CLOCK ?. m, on the premises, the follow
ing described property, lying and being in the
county, Of Warrington. District aforesaid, vis:
Psrt Of RIGS Tract, bsginnng for the same at 9
at its junction with St. Elizabeth tract and thence
running by magnetic course north So degrees and
81 minutes west along the west boundary of said
st. Elizabeth Trsct5 chains and 5nlinks TO stake
themes south 70 degrees and so minutes west
chains and g inks to stake, thence tn Sc de-
grees and 80 minutes east chains and 50 links TO
stake SIT on the boundary line separating the said
part of Ridge tract from the tract lying east there
of, thence north g degrees and 81 minutes east
along said boundary line chains ana So links to
the place o. beginning. being parallel lines,
tanning three acres and four perches be the SANS
more or less.
Terms cash, Al co1veyancing, including rera-
nue. stamps, at the cost Of purchaser.
If the terms Of sale are not complied with in Eve
days after fale The trustee reserves the right 10
resell the property at the risk and cost Of the Srss
purchaser. by giving three days notice Of such RS
- l. WM MORGAN, Trustee.
II I A
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lowing appointments were made by the Board
of Police Thursday evening: Joseph Harbor,
for the Sixth Ward, vice Chas. Nc Bee: VIM
r. Smith for duty at Metropolitan Hall; and
L. W. Colclazer at Leofflers, New York
avenue. The designations of Bernard Brad
ley, OF the Third Ward, and John II. Meade,
of the Sixth Ward, were accepted.
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BOARDING.

DOARD-Handsomely furnished ROOMS to let.
ID with BOARD. Apply at 13e G street, betwes IN
2lst and I'D. my 81 3ts
DOARDING.-Two gentlemen can be accommo-
ID dated with ROOMS and first class BOARD, at
1876 G street, between goth and 2ist. Terms So
per month. my l9.3ts
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TIE GRAND PICNIC ON Observation-Disclosures
by the notes of preparation, the picnic OF ST.
DominiCk's Church Sunday School, to take
will surpass anything of the kind that has taken
place in this vicinity for many years, both in
numbers ana in interest. We advise all who
can possibly get away from the city for few
hours enjoyment to avail themselves of this
opportunity.
ANNUAL PARADE. Yesterday afternoon
Eagle Tent, |. O. of Rechabites, made their an.
nual parade through the city accompanied by
q fine band OF music.
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THE GROWTH OF THE CITY.-The following
table. prepared by Mr.. Brooke, Clerk of the
Board Of Assessors, is of interest:
WASHINGTON, ID. g., May 90, 1861.
Hon. Richard Wdllach, H0yOr:
SIR: have the honor to submit accompany
ing statement showing the relative assessed
value of improvements i'll the different wards
of the city, taken from the general assessments
of 1859 and 1854.
1 am, very respectfully, your ohedient SER
want, ZACH. BROOKE,
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A SPLENDID FARM OF ESQ ACRES

SPLENDID FARM OF $50 ACRES
Fifty acres oft the best timber. good soil TWEEN.
ty acres meadow land, New
BRICK HOUSE,
Nine rcoms, cellar hall. two story servant house
Tenement House, Ave rooms, carriase-house
LARGE BRICK BARN.
and other out-buiidings. Splendid
ORCHARD,
Charming view of the city, river, and Mount
Vernon, from part Of this place. Il lies n Che
Potomac, FIVE miles from Washington.
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TERESA CARRENo announces her third con-
cert this saturday. evening, at Odd Fellows
HAIL. The programme is of the choicest and
most varied nature. Miss Carreno will per-
form and render with truthful interpretation,
taste and power, the works of Ravina, Thai
berg, List, and Gottschalk. New ballets,
duos and trios of the most pleasing character
will be rendered by her popular vocalists.
The sacred concert for tomorrow Sunday
evening, also prom Uses to be one of great in
terest. The selections made are of the most
suitable and desirable character, in which all
the artists will participate.
Last evening the honors of Secretary Chase's
house Were extended to Miss Carreno and her
accompanying artists by Mrs. Sprague. A
large number of Ministers, Ambassadors. SEN
ators and Representatives, with their families,
together with large circle Of our most dis
nnguished citizens were present
STEALING a WATCH.-Thursday, Professor
Lowe, the aeronaut, was robbed of watch,
by newsboy named William Simpson alias
Smith. Professor Lowe notified Off Ger Peudel,
who arrested Simpson last night Simpson
had pledged the watch to a lad named William
Roach for The loan Of three dollars. Officer
Pendel found Roach. who gave up the watc b,
and told how he came into possession of it,
Justice Giberson sent Simpson to Jail for court
and dismissed Roach.
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AUCTION SALES.
T GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auctioneers.

kIehkEh WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
ASS ST, q HeksEs soys WAGONS
SSS$ysi rs sRa
the Tesdene.n Of John Miiisr on 4 ia. o css
nsr 18th and street north, Iths Gag viii dssiroste
II: "a A''' 'iae sRks IL Ses's Au.
RYJ. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Aactioneers.
FURNITURE. CHINA. AND GLASS sUpyR1ox
RRH1E OF ssA bonts HORSES, 0ARRiAass,
the quarters e The late Col Harris Marine
e9ssswood and walnut, together with other articles
dessert Ware, cut glass Ware, Parisn Chins ware,
At Il SS ao il front the premises pair OF
ed. well matched ara a.. travellers: es'sS f'S''
one once eI ,sa' fs sRsP 'ec ary. Carriage
One leather top Buggy.
SADDLE Bridies Ss IT'S Baps,t aa se
nyI9d J.C.hoG CIRE 4 90. Aac.s.
IN ADDITION
To tas above, we add choice lot OF WINES. the
pris ate stock of the late Col Harris, com prsinz-
g Cases :. extra i fss St Essephe o,srei.
oss. ehsss si lstt Sfi.1 e Ssf pisss,
+ Lo: of vsrioua ale Groceries.
lsuperior Rosewood case Piano Forte. By " Chick
ering,h
Lot.nperior curied hair Mattresses. Bolsters. Ana
Fine epersvaa Glassware. Antique. Terra Gotta
my a y J. G MoaJIRE & CO.. Auc,s.
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Zach. BROOKE,
Clerk Board of Assessors.
Increase above % per cent.

Total. SO, a2e, eaa sl5.see,75O $3.50, 81;
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LARGE COTTAGE HoUsH

On Capitol Iill, With sixteen rooras good we
clstern, shade trees, grape vines, &c. and is on
the highest point Of ground in the city. There IA
~ 600 feet Of ground, Other buildings the place
that rent for 500 per month.
This property car be bought a. sacrifice
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FLOR RENT-Thp ertire FIRST FLOOR OF pri
4 vste dwelling; two parlors connecting large
tining-room, ed-room. kitchen, and servants
room, newly aud neatly furnished Gas and water.
No : HlssouTi avenue, between AZ snd 9TH SITS.
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100 OTHER HOUSES AND LOTS for sale. in
all parts Of the CITY. HALL & BATON,
Real Estate Brokers.
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TOR RBNT-A large tLree-stoty BRICK HOUSE,
4 partially furnished. Fine location all the mod
ern improvements Apply to I ". JONES After
ney-Rt Law. sth street, between Il and f..
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Tor SALE-Furniture and GOOD Will of a
Il BOARDING HOUSE. containing 10 rooms and
number of boarders. 1nquire second door from
Az street. on street south, near Arsenal Gate
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PERSONS wishing 70 buy Real Estate should
visit Hall & Eaton's Real Estate agency before
purchasing.
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A YOUNG LADY, of considerable experience in
"a teaching, desires situation as GOvERNESS
family. The best of refe rences given, if required
Address Miss KITTY HOWARD, Alexandria, Va
O
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WANTED-A Frenchman having few hours
dS To sn tne dsy GR l?
taurant or other place Enquire at Struckman's
Hotel No. sol llth street, above the avenue.
10 2tF
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ENOR RENT-During the summer, a F URNIsHED
Il HOUSE, lightfully located No. l43 Wash
ington street. Georgetown, containing u rooms.
Refer required, my I9-eo6t
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FOR sALE--A RAhE CTdNCF FOB 3 TyI.
L MESA half interest in and splendid
ly fitted up SALOON. including a half interest in
ten years lease the whole building. The
house contains a large dry collar; also, fine
kitchen, with stove. cooking utensils and crock
cry of every description, suitable for Keeping a
frst-clsss eating house Gas and water on the
premises. Apply at 44s 18th street, opposite the
Patent Office. Iny ai-3t
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ETOR REET-A part Of 2 10 rs f IN the country
L With garden attached, if desired. Inquire at
NJ. HYATT Store, Hyattsviiie. Tor Bladeus-
burg, FIVE miles from Washington. on the Rail5
Fosd 20 Baltimore nv MATS
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XNANTED-An experienced American NURSE,
w from New York wishes to make engagements
in few families monthly nurse. Has no objec-
of references. Can be seen from 10 to o'clock
any day, by calling at 50 Penn avenue, between
2st and I'D streets, till June 1st. my H-lw"
XNANTED-A good DINING ROOM SERVANT,
w one Who will make himself generally useful.
Also, first rate COOK, who will wash and iron.
To any such good wages and good home is Of
fered. Apply at 1e2 street, near 2lst.
my l6-lW*
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A RARE CHANCELLOR SALE-A RESTAU-
Fixtures. Splendid situation, and doing a good
business. Reason for selling. dissolving FINER
ship. Apply WHITE Il CO., corner F. I'D 18th
| streets. l-3teot
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
U.S.7--3O LOAN.

The ssCressy Ofthe TrsaFIry gigf4 n0siss
that subscriptions viii be received for csuPsA
Treasury Notes payable three years from AuS
18th, 1864, with SO nj annual interest St the
ate Of seven and thTee-tenths Ier cent per IN.
n um, ,-rrinciple and interest both to be paid n
lawful money.
These notes will bs convertible at the option
f tho holder at maturity ,!nto tiz!Ter CENT gold
bearing bonds, payable not less than i've nor
more than twenty years from date, as the Gov
eminent may elect. They will be issued In de-
nominations ESQ, tloo, $500, l,ooe and 5000 )
and eli subscriptions must DO f2r fly dollanor
some multiIlo Of faity dollars.
The notes will be transmitted TO the owner
free Of transportation charges as soon after th
receipt ofthe original Certificates OfDsposit
as they can ba prepared.
As the no tes draw interest from August 18th
persons making deposits subsequent to thas
date must pay the interest accrued from date Of
note to date Of deposit.
Parties depositipg twenty -hvs Thousand dOl-
lars and upwards ior these notes at any one time
i'll be allowed a &C mmi,siou ogone-quartor Of
one per cen;., which will bs paid by 1.-THE Treas.
NY Department. upon the receipt Of a bill for
the amount, eel tilted to by the officer with whom
the deposit was mado. No deductions for COM
missions must be made from the deposits.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13

ANDERSON u GssEGORYs.HEIH
NI Office is hereby given that the under
" signed has been appointed and quail
6ed ss Guardian Of the estate OF Ida Gre
gory, minor heir of Anderson J, Gregory
sato of Vinton county, Ohio deceased.
CJst. 9Th lsel--ew JOHN Z. GREG DRY
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS
L0 AN. ID

IrIsA NATIONAL SAVING BANK, oferlng0
higher rate Of interest than auy other, AMI tn
BEsT SECURITY. Any saving bank which pSy
its depositOIs in U. S. Notes, considers that 10
is paying in the best circulating medium Of the
country, and it cannot pay in anyshing better
for its own assets are either in government pc
rer. .Eri.
ltis equally convenient asa temporary or
permanent invcg:rncnt. The notes can always
be sold for within fraction of their face and
accumulated iHterest, and are the best security
with banks as co.laleras for discounts.
Convertible into a Six per cent. 6.aO
Gold. Bond.
in addition to the very libaral interest on the
notes for three years, this privie ofconyer.
sion is now worth about three per cent per cen
per annum, for Tho current rate for sec BOnds
is not less than ErSE PR CENT, FRfSnuN, 40 =, no
fore the war the premium ON ak pr cent o.
stocks was over twenty per cent. 1t will be 4.
cen that the. actual profit on the loan, at the
market rate, is not lessthan ten per cent per
ynpn. }f'; "a s'S
Its Exemption from State or Municipa
Taxation.
But aside from all the advantages we have
| enumerated, special Act OF Congress exemp,s
all bonds and Treasury hbtes from local taxa
ton. On. the average, exemption IL worth
| .bor, tu,o =, oor, nor -u.
rate tF taxot;op n yariors nnrts of.bs oSnU,r.
! "sO " ''N"'' "a '"''o"e P"I~7 VI Wv eouhITy'
r, ~ w ,.a, Nv ssvuas,e' Unst 20 sfsa'
I ln','eoi,on,s " ieuuTls rs Vnoso issueu oy tne
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
CHEROKEE PILLS.
For the RcmOcal of Distractions. and the
Insurance of Regularity in The Re

Insurance Of Regularity IN The Re
.cHrrence Of the Monthly Periods.
They cure rO 0bvate those numerous diseases
hat spring from irregularity, by removing the
regularity tsGlt.
They cure Suppressed, Exccssi' aud Pain
Ul MenStruaton.
They euro Green Sickness (Chlo, 'iS).
They cure Nervous and Spinal Elections,
oaius il the back, and lower Vnyts g. t-r body.
i,aviness, Fatigue on slight tXeri. l@rjn-
'ru Of the Heart, L0wnGsS of Spirit 'ys,cric,
lex Headache, Giddiness, etc. cite, Ina word
removing the Irfegularity. they /, move the
i.use and with it ALL the effects that spring
s1m it.
Composed Of simple vegetable cXtrnct they
,outan nothing de!eteriOus to any constitution
however delicate, their function being to sub
,titute strength for weaknc,s, which when pro-
eriy used, they ueyGrftilcd TO do.
They may be safely used at any age, and Mt
any period. EXCEPT DURING THE FGRsT THREE
MONTHS, during which the untialng nature Of
their action would infa!ibly PREVENT pregn-
ancy.
All letters seeking information or advice will
be promptly, freely and disereetly answered.
Full directions accompany each box.
Price ( | per box, or six boxes for $5.
Sent by mail, free Of postage, on receipt of
price.
Sold at Macarthur at s. v. Dodges Drug store
and by all respectable Druggists.
'4I9G MON 'lS GlIOq!1 90 ON Fo-'Il 'qod
.LHoLaIadoJd d1oS
90 . NIMHHN Il IA 'IQ
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
Clr.zAaa .qP NINroN. remembeT yo

CrrizSS5.9F EI9roN remember yon
ainereased tho eoosoryaliye majority
ior law and order near Two hundred
in tRs past year. Let uy make il five
@sfuRdtca'on next Tuesday ~tfk.
There ia,no Joubt it can be done, as
0iotasaifde Of orr cit;zons who, at lie
State election yoted with their Old
friends I mi jassociates, win now vote
f2t McClclian and Pen1leton,
.. '.eio NJ ~ 'df ever man vote, as
il upo1 lis vote the result depended
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
FOR SALE BY
Macarthur Market.

CORRECTED WEEKLY
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
DIS. SERICKLAND'S
M Ell Ii F l. U OU s
C o u G lib 4 EA j.

GtURES Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat.
~ Asthma, and Consumption. It's only
necessary for any one troubled with these
complaints TO try one boltIe Of
StrickIand's Mellifuous Cough Balsam
to convince them that it is the best prepara-
tion ever used. 1t no: only cures the above
affections Of the Throat aud Lungs, but it
cures Night Sweats and Splitting Of Blood.
and is an excellent gargle for any kind OF
Sore Threat. 1t is pleasant to take, and a
safe medicine for infants. Price so cents
per bottle. For sale by Druggists general
y.
March "a, 's4--Iy:
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
SAEEOF REAL ESTATE.
by ORDER OF PROBATE COURT
Stnte of Ohio. VnLOn County,

Twill offer at public sale, at tho door of tn
Court Hou'tin the Town Of Macarthur, Vinton
county, Ohio,o
Saturday tie 29M day Of October 1854
At two o'clock, P. NJ, to the highest bidder,
the following real estate. as tho property of
william A. Johnston deceased to-wit: ln-lot
lumber seven, T. in the Town of Macarthur,
in the County Of Vinton, and State ofohi', free
of dover. 80
Appraised at four hundred and fifty dollars,
Terms of sale, one third cash In hand, one
third in six months, and one third in twelve
months, Deferred payments to be secured by
mortgage on the premises, with interest on
puyments from day Of sale.
SAMUEL C. CASE, Admir- !,
sen.. 1884 4w. OF Wm. a. johnston dec.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
NV EMroKlrm OF Dly Good

N4.w. EAlpoRlrM OF Dry Goods,
Clothing. Has aud Caps, Queens .
ware and Groceries, by e. i. Will, is
nowopop for the. reception of pur.
eLSsers, wlese all who want cheap
goods can he, and wil!,-be, ard rqrst
he acconrVAstGd, at lover prices than
iiSS same G,.'t:.,cs can be bought for in
Nihtou. ,lt'qll and see and you will
90 sv az Gouviuccd.. at the old stand
of-J.@K.TWiast 2:.@
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
IlntfNfAquY af.er the cattle ant

IartENfAFrgY aiIer the battic and
victory +: 4 Antjctam, tIen, Mcclellan
received she slowing dispatch
q. =, WAsmNGwN, Sept 10, 1862
Your dis arch Of ra-.'ay received
God las you, and Dji with you.
A. LINCOLN.
To Mai. Gen. Geo. &. Mcclellan.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13

ENDTRs ON ]. GREGnRY's ESTATE
nj OTlCE is hereby given that the SUB
IN scrloer has been appointed and qnali
fed as administrative on the estate o
Anderson J. Gregory late of Vintoh comfy
Ohio deceased ,roony
Oct 9Th. 64..3w SARAH a. GREGORY
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1864-10-13
CARPENTERS WAITED.

Steady employment and good wages will
be given to large number of experienced
House. Bridge or Car Carpenters, by the
Marietta g. Cincinnati Rrihoad Co:
Annhcation should be made 10 ]. Lord
Esor. ChillcotNe John Gabe Esqr' AaleSkl'
q. or to the undersigned at the M. q e.
eRR., Office, South Corner Third ahe Wal
- J.DURAND
Oct. 9Th lsS4-.f Supt.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-08
20. 900 Men Under His Com
mand.
Montgomery and Mobile His
Destination.
Blockade Runners Destroyed.
NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES.
Nearly All the NeWspaperst to be
Suspended.
FROSI WASHINGTON.

MAsHIEGToN, February Z.
Private information received to day
from Kansas, states that the Legislature Of
that State yesterday agreed to 90 into an
election for U. S. Senator, in place of Gen.
Lane, notwithstanding the fact that the
majority of the present Legislature were
elected with o distinct understanding that
no election should take place during the
present year, or before the new Lsgisls-
ture should assemble next winter. Gen.
Lanes term expires on the 4th Of March,
1866.
Msjor-General Blunt will leave for Gen.
Curtis Department tomorrow. He is to
have command Of the district of Indian
Territory, with headquarters at Fort Smith,
and he viii be supplied with an ample
army, not only for defence but offensive
operations.
Information has reached here that yes
terday mornings reconnaissance in force
started from the Army of the Potomac and
that considerable c3nonnsding took place
at Mortcn's ford on the Rspidsn during
the day and at FIVE o'clock P. NJ. musket
ry began and continued until dark.
The Richmond Enquirer Of yesterday
says that 120 Yankee prisoners from New
bern arrived yesterday. They were prob.
ably the crew of the gunboat Underwater.
The following dispatch was received at
the Navy Department this morning:
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP MINNESOTA, !
Orr NEWPORT News, February 6. !
To Hon. Gideon Welles The supply
steamer NeWbern has arrived. The Sassa-
Gus and the Florida have destroyed the
new and fast blockade runner Wild Oar
rell near New Topssil Inlet where she had
got ashore and discharged most Of her
cargo. Signed, n. B. LEE,
Aching Rear Admiral.