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The New York herald., 1864-03-14
AT Office TO TAXPAYERS.
IN OrrICE COMMISSIONERS oF TAXES
AND ASSESSMENTS, No. % CHAMBERS STRkEr,


Notice hereby given that the rolls OF the real
estate of the city and county OF New YORK Tor
the 1864 win be open for inspection aud review from
and after Monday jan H. 1854. and will remain open until
the 3Oh day OF April 1864 for the correction OF errors snd
the equalization o the OF the aforesaid real aud
personal estate Of the city and county Of New YORK All
picaton the during the period above men
At 1850 provides that during the time the books shall he
public inspection. herein before provided, ap
p!icaton be made by considering himself
aggrieved by the assessed valuation of his real per
have the corrected" II such appli
he made In relation to the assessed valuation OF
the real estate, II mus be made In writing, stating the
Of objection thereto; and theeupon the Conims
shall examine into the complaint and u. In their
Judgment the they shall cause the
corrected. If such application be made In rel
the assessed valuation OF personal estate the app
shall be examined u1der the III BY said Commission
who shall be authorized adm mister such OATH or any
OF them; and In his or their Judgment the assessment
they shall the same TO be corrected and
TX the amount OF such they may bceve 70 De
Just and declare their decision thereon within thirty days
after such app shall have been made 70 them NO
reduction shall be made By the Board Of o. any
assessment real and personal estate imposed under M
act unless shall appear under cath or Affirmation .ha,
prescribed Tor the correction Of BY reason OF sickness
" -''' Al. WILLIAMSON. Commissioners
j. w. ALLEN. OF
J. W. BROWN. Assessments
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VALUABLE FERRY FRANCHISES AT PUBLIC AUC-
viii be sold st public auction. to the highest bid.
sss sr.s 1 day L. Lease sa q The
Perry established north Of and Immediately adjoining
sss to x. s street Brock
Lease Of, Franchise Of Ferry aboq. 70 es ss
and kast river New York. 70 the slip foot Of Bridge
Tss Lssss y The Of the Ferry .eeu, be
R @ ss. %
: v.p. ey n.s pons M s wS an tn.
rights T prvesss and s9,.nssss thereof Sscnsns % he
Corporation Of the eay cSIn,x,nsss g Msw ySrs
The conditions and covenants Of leases 10 be In the
usual form OF ferry leases heretofore entered into BY the
re lease each Of the above named ferries made
conform 10 the requirements Of the city charter in rela
lessee or they win condac, and The
said ferry ferries asreeaby 10 such regulations
% time Se made or passed Ss the Common counei or
fRs purchaser Of the ferry lsass and s appenang.. in
each VII be REQUIRED q a, the time and place q
sale 70 The Collector % Of The CITY Rsysnas sum eag. 70
apply the rent Of The nrst quarter be executes
lease with The usual oshsrwsc 70 BE- forfeited 70
obligation The same time exscnted BY two suretes 70
Se approved sy the for he pHno wa payment
q Se rent a. yssIy ApS so the ;ha
he expense the bonds asi revenue stamps be
paid By II: purchaser and no expense whaieve, 70 be In
sip b1ihssd premises proposed 70 Be leased during
the term OF the lease ...., . .,-,.. ...h
force pump With not less than sSC feet Of hose of The
of the city Of New York and 70 be used Tor The esnsu
Of fires whenever required BY the Chief Engineer or
YORK Tor which services be lessee shan receive twenty dol
lars per hour for each hour engaged and time TO be
e0''''' ''' ''"1 mxrrRRw Har BRENNAN. Comptroller
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TyRRRY LEASES AT AUCTION,
Il AT THE CITY HALL

On Monday March 2s. 1864 at eleven o'clock NJ viii
be Ses;s sd sssr % TO q he len s @ bS w
The Lease Of Ferry from the foot Of
Houston street East river New York. to the foot OF Grand
The Lease Of the Ferry now established foo.
Twenty third street, East river New York, to Greenpont
o Sss ss The e. s
'Tss from the ,.e
ssf 's Ne" me
Chr sopSer er street, North river New York to HoSofen
The said several ferry leases win sold, with all the
rights privileges and advantages thereof belonging to the
Corporation Of the ci'y ycSsDiTloss ssEiT GSSs.
The conditions and covenants Of tie Leases 70 be IN ne
to conform the requirements Of the city charter in rela
or or
the said Ferry Ferries agreeable 10 such rules reg
from time time. be made or passed BY the Common
The purchase Of he Ferry Lease and its
each VIII be required pay At the time and place Of
twenty per- cent Of The bid for the annual rent
nsy with SR M he sSs
the Corpora,on He vii be REQUIRED also 70 furnish an
this eject that hs viii exsouss bond Win :aress y
s s e the
paid y - s and % T. % ss s n
Tier snip Bulhesa o. premises proposed 70 Be- leased
during the term OF the lease.
Shonld the named ferries either Of
them by parties other than the essees
they win required accordance with provisions OF
e laws Of the State 70 purchase fair appraised yaa
buildings and fixtures necessary for the purposes Of ferry
said value TO be fixed bv selected by the old and
esfeee In the parties cannot TO the amount TO
be paid for the same.
The shall contain. covenant requiring each
ferry boat 10 have attached 10 It's engine he apparatus or
pump less than four hundred feet OF hose
quality that by the Fire De.
partmen Of New York, and 70 be used the
ertncuhment OF fres whenever required by the Chief
Engineer his assistants Of the Fire Department Of the
city New York. for which services the lessee shall
ceve twenty dollars hour for each hour engaged and
no time to be counted less than one hour
MATTHEW T. BRENNAN, Comptroller.
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RHARKEr CELLARS
OTHER PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION
LEASED AT AUCTION

Notice hereby given thai Comptroller w on Tues
day. the 2th day Of March, 1854! o'clock atthe CITY
Hail. lease bids at public auction Market Cellars,
Houses Lots Hay Scales and other Corporation pro-
perty for term OF i've years from tho st day OF May
Catalogues containing the derption location and
may be had upon application to the Collector of City
Revenue at this ONCE. -
CRY New York. DEPARTMENT or FRANCE.
CohPIRoLLERis OFFICE. Feb. rs. 1854. J
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THE LECTURn SEASON.

DEyJAMiN X. BROWN. ESQ. THE TALENTED
ID lecturer, will deliver his Interesting lecture ON "Uur
ovcrnment Its History aud the Duty of the People, ~
Clinton Hail. As;tr place, Friday evening" March rs,
conn enees 1t clock. rcAen % cents Parties WISHING
ia engage Mr. Brown Tor the above lecture Of IN
following Tho Life ~ Daniel Webster Political Eco.
nnmv life and Characters in Large Ctyp VII penss
address r. j. Caassen 1f3 Gr~ud street. Agent Engaged
Tuesdsy "Wednesday and THURSDAY his week. aud on Mon
day, 2Ist tnstsuA
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CORPORATION NOTICES.
CORPORATION SALE or REAL ESTATE.
Pubho notice hereby given that BY virtue Of ths powers
vested IN the Commissioners Of the Sinking Fund Of The
city Of New York. by an the Common Council
passed February n lslA Of Legislature Of
this State passed Nsy IS iSo the Commissioners Of tho
Sinking Fund offer for sale public auction satur.
day. the sh day Of April 1854 as he Exchanss
saesroom, No. III Broadway, the city Of Now Ysk By
WILLIAM KEsNELLY. Auctioneer. the following Real
Estate, belonging 70 The city Of New York. viz
One los Of Land the south side Of City Han place,
In the city Of New York, between Chambers and Rssde
streeta
One lot Of Land the side Of Main street, in the
city Of Brooklyn between Water theIass river
Maps maybe obtained the ComptroAers ONCE. Hall Of
Records, on and after March 20 1864
Terms of ae-Ten per cen. Of purchase money and
expenses auction and sale 70 paid Comptross's
Office Immediately after the SALE Thirty per cent the
LIST day Of May next the deeds will be ready for do
livery the balance may remain bond and mortgage for
ave years from Nay 1884, with interest Of six
per cent per annum. payable hAlf-yearly.
MATHEW +, BRENNAN. Comptroller
CRY or New YoRx. DxpARrnEsr ov.FrKAscz CoxprRoL-
LER's OrrIcr, March g. lS6a.
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CuN wANrEp-A SINGLE GUN ny FIRST RATE
NJ English maker. not or seven pounds welsh
twelve or fouStecn gauge Such Will hnd purchaser
LETT a. the gan store OF Cooper Pond B,oaama
cd " rather than price
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sPORTIHa.

noas FOR sALE-A PAIR OF SMALL BLACK AND
- Tan Terriers not exceeding Eve pounds; Black and
Tan Terriers Scotch Terriers skye Terriers good kaer
Fair trial given. No ii Roosevelt street. nrsi floor
JOHN GRAY.
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CORPORATION PIERS AND SLIPS
~ TO NE

NORPORATION PIERS AND SLIPS
LEASED AT AUCTION.
Notice Ia hereby given that the Comptroller will Mon
day 18th day of March, 1864 at IL O'Clock A. M a tho
CITY Han lease bids az public suction the Docks Piers
have will expire the st day Of May ls6i for tho
term Of i've years, from the LIST day Of May, 1864.
Catalogues the descrpt location and terms
Of SALE be had upon application TO the Collector Of City
the afore Said wharves, piers DC.
CITY or NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CoMPTRcLLRR's OFFICE, Feb. 2j, 1864.
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LCRAFCrs BuTLBR NO. PICK SLIP, HAS Alb
the choice breeds for sale and stock Buffers nsD,e s
Buters new Worh 81. Dogs boarded, trained. &c hedr
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(v0FNRCTfCuT RIVER oPEN.-NAvIGArI0N RR
~ sumsd Steamer GRANITE STATE will leave feck
up On wednesasy March AZ o'clock p NJ, for Hart
Peek slip Saturday March H. Al oc clock r. M, for Hart
ford direct For further information naue OF SAxTON
gEABuRY, lR South street.
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rSxECuTIyF COMMITTEE OfFICb, FGD.
M ISa -N,il ,ommunioaton between Jamaica ann tne
United States OF Amerca-The Governor atd ENesgsive
wi receive proposals up 10 tth April mex tfon
rartles VII ling coptsct Nith thcIn ior VIZ %
90 IN ,ba IA nd and hr city OF New York ~ the United
staes OF Amerea. aud vc versa .ncer tne aunory ot
,ns 80 ~ ms slanI We, i3 GNc G. ~, and ~
Vic. G b. 10 provide Steam c,mnun auon between tlls
isind AMI me i'm. Of America The terms ana
,n littrvs ltcud ~ crod Tor which Tho contract Will
he taken Wi ~ made known on apricaton ~ Nessrs
Tr,, son Ilswkcy Co Mine ~ lane !. ndon; Jerein al
leaycfaC ssi NV lork, or At tas olice Icmgers fur
this to he sent TO the cretay Of tne ENecre
ComIaltteg u Jamaica, spanish Town.
The New York herald., 1864-03-14

ESTIMATES wANTED-FoR THE BROWN SAND,
u work OF two dwellings the stone 70 oe pepisgg
aud boxed and put board TIE railroad cars pd
bills Of quantities by calling on Ineinss 49,
between the hours OF eight and ten oeiock ~ y. . %
ropotan Hotel. those having this kiua u ha,ci son.
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COPARTR ERsHIP.

PARTY HAVING GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
"A for manufactured artce not having sSIhcent capl.
tai would take partner with 5000 70 $40 OO capital or
would sell out his contract and factory. Address T. box
ls39 Post Office.
The New York herald., 1864-03-14

LCRENCH BOARD.-DEsIRABLE PARTIES CAN BE
accommodated with front Paror and bedroom ad Join.
ing with Board In the best STYLE in French family
pyng the nrst class house No 80 West Twelfth street be-
tween Fifth and Sixth Also Rooms for single
gentlemen. German. epanish and English spoken.
The New York herald., 1864-03-14

ling bouse No II West Forty third street one Of tie
for In the citv At the price, will be
leased for three For permit apply to BENEDICT
COLT No
The New York herald., 1864-03-14

ELEGANTLY FURNISHED APARTMENTS TO LET
~ With Beard At 22 Madison avenue, Thirty irst
None but 6rst class families need apply Possession
Immediately. No moving In May. References given aud
The New York herald., 1864-03-14

DY SINGLE GENTLEMAN-wANTED, GOOD
ID furnished Room. on first or second moor with Break.
fast location between West Fourteenth and Thirty fourth
streets References exchanged. Address with fun partcu
lars Grocer. Herald Office
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13
Gov. seymour. Appeal to the People.


Gov. Seymour has issued general order
directing Tie commanlants II all regiments Of "a,
National Guard TO hold their commands in readiness
lor immediate service. The Major Generals and Brig
adler Generals arc directed to see that this order is
NJ once promulgated throughout their divisions and
brigades.
in connection with this order he aso ssues an appeal
10 tho people u the State aid in carrying il ont by
lonine the National Guard. or by such other measures
as vii give that organization the numbers required by
law. H. says;
Url... Ills 4, done NJ once cannot respond 10 tie
call now made by the President Of the United states
TIE National C0s tuition tcaIes that Wei ~ Hnlted
militia Is Necessary 10 the security oi free State II
We lad needed this truth We should not have been ex'
posed io invasion 20 the disgrace OF riots ana 70 inc
hazards Of still greater calnmitics.
The negligence aud false economy which lea TO dis'
regard this warning haye been elIinly punished LUG
cot 4 arnng and cQupping the National Guard would
have been ,rihins compared with the amount which
Now York must pas IL quota OF the expense oi
driving back the armies which now threaten the IA
toua Capital lot rs DO warned by The errors OF the
pasL ! inpl0rc all citizens 20 lay aside passion and
prejudice and unite in carrying out ia" clearly De
andld by s honor Tie interest and Tie suiey oi inc
I'm many pnrfs ~ New York that duty has been II.
ery neglected and the burden Of answering calls Tor
the militia has been thrown upon few sections OF the
State In time OF civil war We are perplehed Win
many questions which nru beyond enc grasp OF any
mind We sec from different s'andpoints and reach
conflicting conclusions II Is only ignorance and bgotry
which make thete dint and Views occasions iof
cont royersy and reproacb However may differ On
other points there should De conflict Of opinion as
10 the duties we owe 10 the State and National Govern
ments exhoTt I'll not 10 allow their passions iheir
prellces aud sspicons 70 increase the dangers which
ayerhang IA. Let ms cordially mite ~ measure :
essential 10 the preservation Of the national
unity the power Of oar State the peace and good oIder
az society Foremost among them is the organization
II those liable duty without respect 10 creed or po-
litica opinion into local military companies, IN order
10 meet tho constitutional demands OF the General Gov
eminent 10 secure the enforcement Of the laws Of tho
state and 20 afford security 70 the lives and homes Of
our citizens This must be done at once
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13
Rumors From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Monday, july II, 1904.
The information received tonight Is that a
very large force Of Rebels is within six miles Of this
city, not far from TeuaIytown.
There has been no general engagement but contin.
uous skirmisling nearly all day.
Among the casualties reported ore the folowing'
Cont. T. NJ Plum, Co. Z, Goth n. y. Cavalry wound
ed in right foot; Jacob Heines ith NewTork Cavalry
right hip; John LayinGer, Co. I, 9TH Ncw-ioTk Cav
airy. conclusion Of shen Graham g. Scott 9th Mich.
Cavalry in knee; Fred. S. Robinson, Co c, lst Con-
neccut Cavalry left ermi Peter Berry LIST Connecti'
cut CaYelry, neck John Yandeveer, 5th NeW-XorS
Cavalry in leg. 9th l5lst Ohio, ten or twelve men
were wounded.
There seems 10 be no doubt that the Rebels are
threatening Washington, but tie preparations for it,
defense are Of such character TO give assurance Of
safety
A large number Of families, temporarily at Summer
residences together with citizens in The counties i'd
ioiniug Washington have into the city FOR safety
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13

number Of passengers passed over the road south IN eA
pectation Of reaching TIE city,
Fears were entertained this evening that the enemy
intended moving north Of the snsguehanna by mems Of
bridge about twelve miles north of here. body OF
troops has been dispatched to protect or destroy t.
Several times we have had rnors that the enemy was
advancing in considerable force upon IiTe dc Grace
Tie .! p. m train from Philadelphia will be trans
ported by boat TO Baltimore. There seems TO DO
deficiency in this kind Of rolling stock b5js the break
The capture Of Gen. Franklin isqueslionod.
Something official has probably beer already heard
In regard 20 the matter.
Troops axe being pushed forward rapidly IS posi-
be "A l4rge number have already arrived here.
The rgnal estimate that The body Of Rebels who eat
the Baltimore road numbered 5 OO1 has dwinded down
considerably within the last Il hours Nov 1t is posi-
lively known there were but l50iu the patty COMMANDED
by Harry Gilmore.
The lOl train Of this evening from Philadelphia is
exp eted 20 rnn through to Baltimore. Tho damage
done the road was much less than at rst supposed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13
From Baltimore at Midnight.
BAluMoar tuesday, JAY l2,

BALTIMORE Tuesday JAY l2 1904.
We have nothing from Washington but Idle
street rnmors-no dispatches no papers, 10 Trains.
Tie Agercda has just received information, nom
Frederick that yesterday the Rebels again driven
out Of that city, and that tho old fag again waves
over It.
About Q O'Clock yesterday morning division Of
Coless cavalry came dashing in and fight took place
IN the streets between troops aud the small Rebel
squad left there Of only one hundred men. Tic Rebel
Captain was killed. and the balance Of the Rebels were
driven out and pursued in the direction Of Monocacy.
The Rebels had demanded a contribution Of $4,000
in crccnbacks. \ comIi,tee Of citizens was appeelted
to negotiate with them for the safety OF persons and
property and pledge given that IL the money vas
paid none would b. mocsed either in person or prop
orty, which pledge Kept and The money paid down.
The only property destroyed was the Government
stables which were fred on Sunday During the time
Of tho Rebel possession their Forging parties sent out
into the country TO horses and cattle came In
with large droyes Of cattle. pigs and sheep.
AT times the main streets OF Frederick were literally
filed with horses and cattle oil OF which we're driven
down to tue fords and sent across into Virginia
Our informant states that he came to the city by the
Baltimore pike aud the only Rebels he met on the road
were some fifteen cavalry near CAROLS Manor, IA
mics fom Baltimore. They inquired OF him II he knew
anything Of the whereabout OF Bradley I. Jcanson's
cavalry.
lie replied that ho aid not but shortly after learned
tina, johnson had crossed the pike at CAROLS Manor at
o'clock yesterday morning. with m immcnfo train Of
captured horses going toward the Potomac. As he had
command Of the raiders in this vicinity It may be PFC
sumed ihot they have all gone toward the Potomac
IRE Rebels did very slight damage TO the MOnocasF
iron bridge. 1t was too sit0uF.
The conductor OF tho . O'Clock Washington train re-
ported there had been no fighting Up 10 The
time be LEFT. ~ lsi o'clock the telegraph was emf.
earn from Annapolis junction hat the Rebels obtained
posses ion Of the road at Bet.IiIe and Bladenshure
about O'Clock and up the latest adyicos still held it.
amusing themselves by destroying bridges and tearing
~ the crack. They are said to DO 10 considerable
force.
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PROGRESS OF REBEL DESTRUCTION
VARIOUS CONFLICTING REPORTS
Telegraph and Railroads Interrupted
rumOred Capture of Washington
Rebel Operations Around Ba,iinorc.

Special Di,pstcb TO The n. y. Tribune
BALTIMORE, Monday July H. lsGi.
The Rebels have been raiding all around here
today at some points within four miles Of the city,
burning public and private property destroying
bridges, stealing horses &c This morning they cap.
tured the first train bound north, between Gunpowder
and Bush Rivers near the Gunpowdcr ordered ont the
passengers and fired the train on the bridge at the
came time preventing al communication this way
They then awaited the arrival Of another tram
bet the two rivers and captured and fired 1t upon
the Gunpowder Bridge. thus burning the two trains
and bridges. They also cut al the telegraph lines
between the two rivers thus entirely everng all tee'
graphic communication with the North. The last wire
Of the American Company cut az 1920 to-day. By
the energy Of their operators here, two wires were
restored at late hour this evening. Among the acts
Of vandalism Of the raiders this morning the burn
ing Of the elegant mansion Of Gov. Bradford Of this
State which they said they did by written order OF
Bradley johnson in retaliation for the burning Of Gov
Ie;cher's mansion by Hunters command.
have Just learned from nauthentic source that Cen
Wallace has been superseded by Gen. Edward o. C..
Ord. Very important military movements and com
bnatous are on foot here the nature Of which it Is not
proper TO state. Suffice il to say that the greatest con-
fdence prevails in military circles that the great North
srn raid and raiders viii soon be done for. s.
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The nr.h tircr nridse saved.

HAvBE DE GRACE, Md, Tuesday, July le-7s a. m.
After closing my dispatches last night at Per
ryve crossed over TO this side of the river finding
there was strong guard here and no Rebels supposed
TO be in o. vicinity.
The Bush River Bridge was saved by tho Timely
arrival Of the cunboot Fucbsa, Acting. Street
who reached point commanding tic bridge about
noon.
The enemy shortly after appeared in sigit on Tho
hills, but retired coming ii range. lie bad sever
guns.
The Lancaster was at the Gunpovder Bridge, where
the Rebels were burning the trains on The bridge.
Mrjor.Gen Franklin one Of the traius, IN cit
zens dress hut was pointed out to Harry Gilmore b!
a lady on the train, and be was made prisoner
Just learn that the lines going into working or
der south and the road is reported entirely clear
start for Baltimore Immediately.
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The Railway aud Telegraph Damages.
HAVE UI GHAcE, IucEday July l2-IO p. IN.

HAVFE DL OTATE u UTEU7!' y ny - " 1'
There is no doubt Of the capture of Gen.
Franklin. which is confirmed BY Lieut.-Col Mitchell,
Inspector in the 9th Corps. WHO present at the
time. aud afeIwaId escaped.
The Rebels have destroyed 40 fee! Of GunpowdeI
Bridge including the draw, and 700 feet more were
partially destroyed the stringpiec,s aud erossies be-
iug burned. The repirers expect to finish their NO
within four d1ys b1t moy require n week
The construction party which started this morning
for Guupowder Bridge and Magnolia returned safely
this evening" The rliroad and telegraph men having 40
compiished their object.
The steamer Lancaster which started last night for
Baltimore has been ordered back tonight IL is prob
able that the steamer Maryland vii also be used BY The
Government FOR tran importation Of troops.
Tie Rebels only destroyed dozen telegraph poles n'
Magnolia.
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Com ,nnnicaiion with Washington Cut on


No Rebels have been seen here to-day in our
front Orr communications with Washington are cut
off, and We arc afflicted with all sorts Of rumoas-the
offspring Of diseased imnginstoHs.
Nothing positive is known Of the state Of sfisirH
there The road and wires arc cut south OF Annapolis
Junction.
Itisrumored that train Of cars was captured bat
ON unable 70 Worthy ii.
Mejor Howard and Capt George Hudson arrested
two men last night at the Futaw House. ss Southern
spies. They gave their names Crump and Brisbane
They had plenty Of groenbacks and we're lying on
outside Of champagne cocktails when arrested. Major
Howard escorted thom 10 Washington direct.