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Especial dispatch to the Star !

CITY POINT. VA, Nov. 81, 1864, 10 30 a. M
Nothing new or important this morning, ex.
cept the arrival of deserters, who report the
occupation of Macon by Gen. Sherman
Especial dispatch to the Star.
FORTRESS MONROE, VA, Nov. 2i 1861
Steamers Atlantic and Blackstone arrived here
this morning, with about 1,225 prisoners. Lost
ten on the voyage. Left Savannah River at
noon, 22d Baltic was loading when she left.
Exchange going on we'll. Capt. Gray says
just before he left there 1t was reported that
Macon and Milledgeville were burned Leg
islature was in session at Milledgeville, but
was dissolved in haste, and the members had
scattered.
The following 1 take from the Savannah Re.
publican of the 2lst, the only paper could see.
"SAvANNAH, Nov. 81.
"To THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA.
"CoRINTH, Nov. 10, via SELMA, 1Sth.-Arise
for the defence of your native soil. Rally round
your patriotic Governor and gallant soldiers.
Obstruct and destroy all roads in Sherman's
front, flank and rear, and his army will soon
starve in your midst. Be confident and reso-
lutte. Trust in an overruling Providence, and
Join you in defence Of your homes and fire.
sides. (Signed) G.. T. BRAUREGARD."
"To THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA.
"RICHMoND, NOV. 19-We have had a spe
cial conference with President Davis and the
Secretary of War, and are able to assure you
that they have done, and are still doing, all that
can be done to meet the emergency that presses
upon you. Let every man fly to arms, Re-
move your negroes, horses. cattle and provi.
sions away from Sherman's army, and burn
what you cannot carry. Burn all bridges and
block up the roads in his route. Assail the in
vader in front, flank and rear, by night and
day-let him have no rest.
"Julian Hartridge, W. E. Smith,
mark Blandford, Jno. T. Shewmake
81. II. Re holds, Jas. NJ. Smith,
"ieo. N. Lester, H. p. Bell
"MACoN, Nov. 19.-The military authorities
are active and viglant, and every man is
under arms. Confidence Is being restored. The
enemy are believed to be on our right, distant
about thirty miles. The city will be defended
to the last"
Latest from the Army.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 21.-A private dispatch,
received in this city this morning, from Macon,
says the enemy crossed the Ocmulgee in force
yesterday, at Planters Factory, eight miles
east of Indian Spring. They are reported to
be from thirty to forty thousand strong. This
would seem to strengthen the belief that
Augusta is their object. Central Railroad near
Greswaldville cut at three p. M, Goth. Tele-
graph destroyed also. Communication between
Savannah aud Macon destroyed. Wires be-
tween Gordon and Milledgeville cut also"
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FROM ARKANSAS.
Battle at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Forces

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-Adyices from Fay.
etteville, Arkansas, says Colonel Brooks, with
$500 rebels, attacked that place October 2s,
but was repulsed with considerable loss.
From that time to November 3. the town was
pretty closely Invested, when General Pagan,
with about six thousand of Prices retreating
forces came up, and bombarded the place five
hours, with two pieces OF artillery, but weca
held at bay until the next day. when Genas,6B
Curtis and Blunt arrived, and the re2Sk
skedaddled. They lost nearly one Thousand
killed and wounded. Our loss was one killed.
A missionary who travelled some forty miles
with Price in Arkansas, reports that the Gene
raj told him that he had lost over ten thousand
men killed, wounded, and deserted. and that
his expedition into Missouri had been most DIS
astrous,
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BOARDING.

&EYERAL GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMU-
cation. Also. those having Rooms can be accom-
modated With Meals at 500 street. near Sd.
L ted with BOARD At Eve dollars per week, at
263 4th strset west. Also, q few Table Boarders.
nov 23-3tr
TWO GENTLEMEN CAN HAVE A ROOM
L with Board at S35 per month each in advance
Inquire at $50 street, between 9th and 10th.
% lw-
A FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE OBTAIN
"A Board with Rooms by applying at No. 1874 K
street; near 18th street, inst five minates' walk
month, Also, a few Table Boarders at $2l per
month. nov 23.5 ST.
TWO PLEASANT FURNISHED ROON5, COM
l. municating. with Board, at ISL West street,
Georgetown. D. G. nov I3-2v-
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EXTRA.
O'CLOCK p. M.
Late and Important from the South
sHERMAN's PROGRESS.

Macon and Milledgeville Reported BHrned
The Georgia Legislature Dissolves in
Hot n aste-An Excited Address of Beau.
regard to the People of Georsia-He tells
Them to Obstruct Sherman's Progress
While he Hastens to Join Them-Jeff
Davis in Panic-The People of Georgia
Adjured in his Name to Remove Their
Property and Burn what They cannot
Garry Away-Sherman Crosses the DC.
mulgee in Force on his March to Angus
ia, Georgia-He Cuts the Telesraphlc
Communication Between Savannah and
Macon-Also. Cuts the Wires Between
Gordon and Milledgeville.
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FROM OFF WILMINGTON
"A Blockade.rnDner Ashore-Her Subse
quent ESCape-SDiPited Enoaoement

FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. % The United
States gunboat Sassacus double. ender) ar
rived in Hampton Roads this morning from
the blockading fleet off Wilmington, N. G.,
with her stern rudder disabled, and other wise
somewhat damaged by the severe gale which
has been prevailing for several DAYS along the
coast. She reports that on the 10Th instant, a
biockade-runner, while running out of Will
mlneton, N. c., ran ashore on the east bar of
the harbor, and was fired upon by our vessels,
which she returned with spirit, the engagement
lasting for several hours without doing her
any damage. Finally, under cover Of dense
fog which set IN about dusk, she got off and
succeeded in reaching Wilmington
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AND SUPPER.

A Festival and Supper will be given by the
Ladies at Odd Fsllows' Hail. Navy Yard, to com
mepce on THURSDAY EvEhIN0 next, the oath
instant and coutinue three 49, even ngs, the pro
cseds to exempt Rev VIM W Reese from the draft.
he havirs been drafted on the 18th inst. Persons
who wish to con tribute can leave their contribu-
lions at y. L. corner Of 9Th and Il streets: Navy
Yard. nov 81 At
nCsPARTIRs, BALLS, WEDDINGS -sHAF.
w FIELDS Confectionery, Ladies niling
furnish, in the beat FIench style, and my own
tuperintendence, Parties, Weddings and orher en-:
HINipmsnts in most reasonable terms The best
ite ensn Confectionery eiways on hand. Private
Conntrs e ~. suppers furnished at my Saloon
sS u11, Otders and Parties attended to in the
~ stssm nouee ice Cream and Water Ice mada
Psrt;ss bionsss: In plain and fancy moulds. for
f"'is' ners. .--.a- -. nov IL. lmH
n@THE LADIES or ST, PATHS RNGLIsu
W. LUTHERAN oRURCH viii bold = II =
cf apd 18th stras,s. com nencis@ TTIEsmHY
November 22d and continue four p{xhts. 81, tb q
benefit of the Pr testant orphan Asntn.s' iol sne
Admission, Is cents; aeason Ticket one ,.r.o,
% cents; season Ticket, family, ST. nov m.Ts y
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GENERAL SHERMAN IN GEuRGIA

capture OF Georgia Legislators-The Re.
cent Attack on Atlanta-Gen. Iyerson,s
Bloody Repulse-Rebel Admissions con.
corning Sherman's Successful Progress
He is Marching in Two Column ms through
the State of Georgia.
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FROM JAMES RIVE

FROM JAMES RIVER.
Heavy Firing Going on-Skirmis hing Be.
tween the Pickets-Dutch Gap Canal
Nearly Finished.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 22-The mail
steamer Thomas Collyer, from City Point,
brings down report that heavy firing has been
going on for several days past on the right of
Major General Buffers position, and Of con-
tlnued skirmishing betH cen the pickets of both
forces in that locality.
The Canal.
There is information from City Point dated
yesterday morning that but short time will
elapse before the Dutch Gap Canal will be
opened.
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FROM HAVANA

FROM HAVANA.
Arrival OF the r ebel Steam n Laur Gloon.
lectures as to the Whereabouts of the ri.
rate Semmes.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The Eagle, from Ha.
vana On the 9th has arrived. There is no later
news from Mexico.
The Nassau Guardian announces the arrival
Of the Laurel, after touching at Madeira and
Teneriffe, at one of which places she doubtless
lett Semmes and his crew.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS

FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Gen. CANDY Attending to Business-Pierre
soule in Mexico-An Item bout the EN-
peror.
st. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-The Repu blican's Cairo
speClal despatch gives the owing items from
New Orleans papers:
Gen. Candy has sufficiently recovered to re-
sumo business.
The latest Mexican news states that the EN-
peror is daily leaning towards the Liberal
party.
Pierre Soule has arrived at the city of Mex
leo.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM LOUISVILLE.


Heed yet at Waynesboro'-He Threatens
both Nashville and Paducah-Paducah
being Placed in a State of Defense.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 25.-The Journal reiterates
that Hoods army occupies Waynesboro', from
which point he threatens both Nashville and
Paducah that the portion Of our army con-
fronting him are concentrated at Pulaski, and
that Paducah is being placed in state of de-
Tense
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LATE FROM EUROPE.

ish Chambers-Forefgn Intelligence in
Regard to the Seizure of the Florida.
HALIFAX, N. s., Nov. 25.-The steamship
Asia, from Liverpool on the 18th and Queens
town on the 18Th, has arrived.
treaty of peace has finally been adopted
by both the Danish Chambers
The report that the steamer Laurel has been
transferred to Capt. Semmes and the crew to
the steamer Sea King, off Madeira, is con-
f1rmed.
La France says that Brazil has broken off
relations with the United States on account OF
the SEIZURE OF me Florida in the port Of Bahia.
The Paris Patrie asserts that England has
called upon the Great Powers to protest eel.
lectiyely against the seizure of the Florida
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FROM BERMUDA.

Tie Pirate Ch1CkAmA ugas
NEW YORK, Nov. 22-The British steamer
Media, from Bermuda on the 9th inst, arrived
this evening.
The pirate Chickamauga completed her re.
pairs, and sailed on the 18th inst on cruise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-25

Death of Professor Silliman.
NV HAVEN, Nov. A.-Professor BENJAMIN
Sillman, ST., died this morning, aged eighty
four years.
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U5 DERsoSs MINsTRELs j t c.si 1t With With
lev songs, dances. burlesques and funny sayings
remember the place. corner d and 9Th streets.
ms NOTICE-The Ladies of the Foundry NJ.
HS e Church will continue their Fair during
Ire entire week at Odd Fellows Hall 7th street.
The Fair increases nightly in interest and pleas
u1e Do not fail to be present Doors open att
p m. no 25-2t'
0%THE LADIES OF THE FAIR FOR THE
US benefit of St. Vjncent's Female Orphan
Ai,ylum and the Sisters in charge, return'their
ana Kindness towards the orphans of that insti
tuti n: The prayer of the orphan will never cease
Iot su On kind and true friends. Amount Of
st Vincent's Orphan Asylum, Nov. "a, 1864. 1t
QS Accepted Masons Of the District of Colnm.
bla VIII resume labor on SATURDAY EVENING,
TIE Ioth instant. at o'clock. to take final action
on me revision OF The Constitution. Punetual at
BY order. W. MORRIS SMITH.
nov % 70 Grand Secretary.
n-GRAND SACRED CONCERT-Bv the Choir
lS OF st. Matthews Church, assisted by the
best professional and amateur talent Vocal And
Instrumental, in the Basement ali of the Church,
corner su n H' E ne siisefs December
The Programme of this Concert, which will be
published in full in few Gays, will consist Of
Selections from that su blime elegy, the SrABAr
the highest eminenee. HAYDN. PERGoLEsI. Ros-
SIM. NEUKoMM, and BOCCHERINI 1t will thus
afford Il mus zeal public an opportunity of judy
ing the particular style in which each of these
deepest, tendere,t and hottest emotions.
Tickets. so CENTS, to be had at the Music
Stores of Messrs. ELLIS and hBTZEROTT, and at
the deer. nov % tt
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On the avenue, No 438 near ~! ST .eet, is the
Dollar Jewelry Store. See Special Notices.
nov 22.1w#
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THIRD edition.
O'CLOCK p. M.

TEE RUMORED RESIGNATION OF JUDGE
BATES.
We have reason to believe that the reported
rendered resignation of Judge Bates, Attorney
General, is true, although we do not know that
it will be to take immediate effect.
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BALLS, PARTIES, NC.

PAIL OF THE FENIAN BROTHERHOOD
Il This Ball which was postponed in con. A
sequence of the inclemencv of the weather,
will take place next TUESDAY NIGHT. at ~
Temperance Hall, i street, between 9Th and Wv
10Th nov o5 ~
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About 300 Cords of Pine 'ood the most of which
we'll seasoned fnr sale, on ny farm within b.if
a mile of Navy Yard Bridge, ~ "
INQUIRE on the farm, or ONCE Pennsylvania ave-
@. A. KRAUSE
nov 25St" Capt, and A. A M
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TO MORROW, Saturday, at9}s O'Clock. We shall
SELL al our Stor g. good assortment of Furniturs
Beds, Bedding, Mattresses, &C. Also, rs Cook,
Parlor. and other Stoves. 500 lbs. of Natural Leaf
1t W ,. LEWIS 4 co Aucts
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RYJ. O. MCGUIRE T. CO., Auctioneers.

EXECUTORS SALE OF MEDICAL LIBRARY
AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
On TUESDAY EVENING, November aeth, At 7
O'Clock at the Auction Room. of Jas. G. McGuire.
the valuable Medical Library of the iats Dr.. r.
cal Instruments
Terms cash.
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fsseea.a - 81 ~ a.ia.' g.. "a i,fte7ss3
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
REBEL MOVEMENTS ON LAKE ERIE,
Capture Of Two Little Steamers

BUFFALO, Sept. 20.-News has been received
that number of rebels from Canada captured
the little steamers Parsons and Island Queen,
near Bass Island, in Lake Erie, yesterday af-
ternoon, and have gone down or across the
lake, probably for reinforcements, guns, and
ammunition. The capturing party numbered
about 80 men, armed with revolvers and bowie
knives. No other arms were noticed. The cap
tors took, at Middle Bass Island, wood enough
to last two days.
Further Particulars.
TOLEDO, Sept. 20.-Capt. Orr, of the steamer
Island Queen, who arrived from Detroit river
this morning, furnishes q statement in regard
to the piratical operations in the vicinity Of
Sandusky, last night.
The Island Queen left Sandusky at p. m.
yesterday, and stopped at Kelly's Island for
forty soldiers, and passed Middle Cass Island
where she found the steamer Parsons in pos.
session Of Pirates, who at once seized the Island
Queen. The soldiers were paroled as Confed-
crate prisoners, and other passengers sworn to
secrecy for "a hours.
The Island Queen then dashed to the Parsons,
and the two started for Sandusky. When out
five miles, the water. cock of the Island
hole In her side, and she was cast off and
left to sink. The Parsons tossed On to the
mouth Of Sandusky Bay, and, after lowering
about some time, apparently signalling to
those inside, started for Detroit river, arriy-
ing at Fighting Island, on the Canada side,
about this morning, where Capt. Orr, his
clerk and engineer were landed, and the steam
er burned, as preparations were made for that
object.
The captain has no doubt the seizure of the
United States steamer Michigan, and thelibera
ton of the Johnson Island prisoners, were OBJ.
jects Of the plot. Both steamers were stripped
of valuables.
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WASHINGTON. Sent %. On

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, p. m.
To MOTOR General Dir, Ne,o York:
The following is the latest intelligence re-
ceived from Gen. Sheridan:
"HARPRR's FERRY, VA, Sept 20, 8 D. NJ
Hon. Edt1in III. Stanton, Secretary of War: The
body OF General Russell has arrived. As
soon as embalmed it will be forwarded to New
York.
"General Mcintosh, with a leg amputated
has just come In. He is in good spirits. Sew.
eral officers from the front report the number
of prisoners In excess Of three thousand. The
number OF battle-fags captured was fifteen in
stead Of nine. All concur that 1t was a com.
plete rout. Our cavalry started in pursuit at
daylight this morning. Sheridan, when last
heard from, was at Kearnstown.
81 sent forward, this morning, ample medi-
cal supplies, and full subsistence for the entire
army goes forward. II you do not hear from
me often, it will be because Of the distance we
are from the scene of action, and because I
send you only such information as esteem
"JOHN b. STEVENSON, Brigadier GenT."
The President has appointed General Sheri.
dan brigadler in the regular army, and as.
signed him to the permanent command of the
Middle Military Division. General Grant has
ordered the armies under his command to fire
morrow mol ming, in honor of Sheridans great
victory.
A dispatch just received from Gen Sherman
at Atlanta says: Everything continues well
with u.s."
The reports Of to-day show that the draft is
of the districts vigorous efforts are contin ued
to I'LL the quota by volunteers before the draft
ed men are m ustered in.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
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THIRD EDITION,
s O'CLOCK p. M.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Jay Cooke Il Go. furnish the following quo.
cations of Government securities:
sHERIDAN's VICTORY.

The victory achieved by Peace Commission.
er Sheridan and his gallant army, on Monday
last, is likely in its consequences to prove the
most important Of the war. While it must
paralize Lees aggressive plans in the region
around Petersburg and Richmond, if he has
any as alleged, it will so strengthen those Of
Grant as greatly to increase their chances Of
success.
Believing that Sheridan will surely again beat
Early wherever the latter may venture astand,
we do not see how he can save Lynchburg,
more especially as he by this time has doubt
less found out that there has been 'the - to
pay between himself and Richmond, the
s'slight ripple OF excitement" In the rebel cap.
ital mentioned in the extract from yesterdays
Richmond Sentinel forwarded hither by Grant
this forenoon being, we think, but the premon-
itory Of an ACHE vement or achievements south
of the Blue Ridge that may immensely aid
Sheriaan's progressing campaign in the valley
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LOCAL NEWS.

THIRD WARD EXEMPTION MERTINs.-The
citizens Of the Third Ward held another meet
ing at Temperance Hall last night.
Mr.. N. d. Larner, on part Of the committee
appointed to obtain recruits, addressed the
meeting, and said that the total amount in
hand was $4,000. the committee appointed
meeting that they had not been idle, but they
lind found much competition, and were boset
by s'sharks" and had 10 leave certain places.
The committee had, however, chased all COM
petitors of, and had reduced the quota some.
He hoped that by tomorrow night the quota
would be reduced forty men.
A voice" How much do you want"
Mr.. Larner replied $500. We have great
many runners out, and have quit the substi-
tute business. The brokers are son the make"
as we'll as ourselves. We trip them and they
trip us. So give us the $500.
Several gentlemen came forward and contri-
cuted, when the Chair announced that $1,000
had been received up to the present time. .
Mr.. John Ogden thought the coiored men OF
the ward had been somewhat neglected. Al q
meeting Of the cOlored people on the Island,
SAOO had been raised and turned over to the
Seventh Ward fund. A committee ought to be
appointed TO call upon them. II the colored
men were insured that they would receive the
same benefits as ourselves they would contri-
butte. CO.
MT. Larner here announced that seven per:
sons who were out in front OF the hall, wanted
to enlist for $500. Can we give 1t, inquired
Mr.. L.
M. g. F. sharretss.-"Yes. rather than not
get tncI1.
The Chair thought the committee could 90
better tomorrow, (to:day,) as they had the
promise OF party which they Wouio oouot-
less get, as they had bid high for them.
MI. Parker wanted to know il the men had
been brought to the meeting by substitute
The Chair replied that they were citi.ens Of
the Fifth Ward. and wanted to enlist in the
navy Tor the highest bounty they could get
Some gentleman said that there were wealthy
men in the ward who had given nothing. He
moved the appointment Of committee to call
mon them for contributions, and II they did
not contribute their names would be known.
The motion was agreed to; and the Ohair
announced as the committee, Messrs; ]. b.
Waieht ]. b. Wheeler, b. b. Curtis, and Fred.
An Invitation was then extended to those
present to come forward and contribute one
dollar each: which was responded to by quite
4 large number Of gentlemen.
II Was then announced that the total receipts
of the evening, not including subscriptions,
was 1902 SO. Total amount In hand, SEALS.
The meeting then adjourned.
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DELIVERING THE DRAFT NoTICEs.-The de-
tail from Capt. Putnams Office, who were or:
dered to notify drafted men Of their s'election"
have been kindly received by all. Atqiesooro
on Monday, Messrs Geo. ID. Curtis, John A.
Mcintyre, Capts. James Gross, and d. A. Fish
did the work. and they desire TO express their
thanks to Capt. Moore, OF 9iesboro, for the IA
cilities afforded them in distributing the no.
tees and for placing tug at their disposal to
get them back to the city the same night. J.
@. Adams, Esq, who has charge Of the enrol
ment, went to Uniontown to distribute the no.
tees. He says his appearance there created no
surprise, for all Of the drafted had been ad-
yised Of their fate through the columns OF the
Star, which had preceded him there.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
GRAND LODGE OF THE UNITED
STATES, L. o. u. r.

ISpec1aI Dlspatch 70 tne Star.
BOSTON, Sept. 21.-The Grand Lodge or the
United States, Independent Order of Odd Eel.
lows, is holding its annual communication in
this city. The attendance Of representatives Is
larger than usual, and the reports from the
different jurisdictions show the order to be in
a much more 1ourishing condition than for
many years past.
Among the representatives present are DIR.
John r. Piper, John F. Havenner and VIM. R.
Mclean, Of the District Of Columbia, and
X. Mantz and F. A. Ellis. Of Maryland.
At the session to-day, the following were
elected officers for the ensuing term Of two
Grand Sire; james P. Sanders, New York.
Deputy Grand Sire; James L. Ridgely, Mary.
land, Grand Corresponding and Recording
Secretary; Joshua Fansant, Maryland, Grand
Treasurer.