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,Pereiga news.

SANDY HOOK, March $50, 30 y. N. Tho
steamship Cuba, from Liverpool 18th, aud
0ueenstowD, g7th, has arrived. Her dates
are so days later. q
The army and Novy Gu.este says that
the Confederate Government nave counter
manded large orders for torpedoes. q
The London Tines says the peace confer.
ence makes it more evident than ever tina,
neutrality IS the only policy for England.
It is asserted that France has given the
American Government the assurance that
no Mexican Territory has been coded.
The bullion IN the Bank Of England haa
increased 4, 90 pounds.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 25.-Cotton sales Of
tho week are q 900 bales, Including : ono
to sueculat0rg and 5000 bales Is exoor,ars
Orleans middhng, 84; middling, uplands.
Isl fair uplauda, cid; sales Friday :. 00o
bales. Markets closing steady: st0ck in
port, 5000, including 81, 600 American !;
Manchester market firmer; breadstuffs.
dull; provisions, steady. E
LATER-1iverp0ol, Feb. 25-Eyeninr.
The sales Of cotton to-day, were ~. OO0 bales.
including 1000 to SPECTATORS and exnort.
ers-market closing firmer with a trifliro
advance. Breadstuffs active. prnvisione
quiet and steady. -s'o'.@'
London, Feb. "a, M.-Conao,s c,o.a.,
last evening at S9aaS9l for money.
American Stocks-Ill, Central g.. Er;a
SLASH; 5-2Os 53a54. ~ ~1NAe
Paris Feb. 25.-The Bourse closed firm a,
67f75c.
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Mexican News.

New Yonx, March S-By the steamer
Eagle we lave Havana dates Of the 4th,
and FROM Mexico to the 10Th Of February,
ond Vera Cruz also had been received.
TIE rumored capture Of Oajaca by the
Inperialists is not confirmed.
The French claim a victory over Anto-
aia Rajas. killing Rajas and 50 soldiers,
besides capturing various munitions Of
war.
Romerey is reported captured with 1850
OF his men, and 200 killed.
la New Leon the lmpeyialists claim 3
victory over MenGie at Bareat.
A report from Mazatlan says 3, 90 French
soldiers have sent in haste 20 pacisy Sonora.
.Juarist 10 reported making great havoc
in Sonora, and Senator Juarez IS said to be
still at Chihuahua.
Sone 50 emigrzats, pretending to have
aome from Missouri, had arrived at Oris.
caba, and report from 10000 to q, 900 moro
are owning from the U nited States TO buy
lands aud settle.
The Imperia, expedition to Yueatan has
been abandoned,
Pierre Soule and his family have arrived
in Mexico.
A number Of blockade runners have re.
turned to Havana, having failed to run
into Galveston.
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New YORK, March 9.-The Emnaror
according to advices receivei
to-day from Mexico. has received at y sna.
cial audience, Mr.. Peter Campbell scarlett
the envoy extraordinary and Ministsr
Plenipotentiary of Her Majesty the Queen
Of England. Mr.. Scarlet presented to the
Enaperor several autograph letters from
is formal one accrediting the minister
The second is repetition Of the frst. hut
is addressed to the Empress Charlotte. nv
best beloved sister. The third is an &C.
acknowledgement of the letter sent by the
Emperor TO the Queen in June last, infor.
ming her officially Of his accession to the
throne Of Mexico. The Queen expresses
ner interest IN the welfare of Mexico, and
her belief that the establishnent Of Tho
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PRILADELPHrA, March 8. Richmond
papsr. contain Snr, no military news q impor-
NEwBERNE, March l.-Intallieenca fro,n
the North Carolina papers indicate that
both sections are concentrating their forces
on her borders for the final atruegle.
A Raleigh paper says: The people Of this
city win hear tho gums Of the last and great
baftle Of the American rebellion, and he
trag1ilionAxy grounds Of the old North state
Vim - the common graveyard Of state
sfi9hts and SITE lines, without which no
attempt q secession could have been made.
The exiseeACe sf State lines will always be
. sufficient pretsxt 70 prompt the local in.
torostof one section to revolt againat the
Goyeenment il the other sections refuse ia
aacrifoo their local interests. All history
demoustrates that personal interest il par
amount - lore ~ l0Qntxy, and even ifi
,sfeolf: houco o. dAGke ~ ono family-ont
people-aad ~ Obliterate the local dangers
Ne must abolish slavery, which win give
- central head, the magnet to which a
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From l,harleafon.

New York. March 9.-The steamer Full
ton, from Hilton Head 9th, has arrived.
Every thing is progressing favorably at
Charleston. Traders are beginning to
open stores. Gen. Hatch is in command
Of the northern district Of the department
Of the South. Gen. Schemmeling is in
command at Charleston. The railroads
are con plated to Goose Creek.
Gen. Porter advanced to Saatee river
without opposition.
News has been received of the total de-
strUction OF Columbia.
At last accounts Sherman had arrived Mt
Charlotte, n. c. Beauregard was hover
rag IN his front.
The 2lst regiment recruited in Charles
ton has been mustered into the service.
Lights are soon to he lighted on Sumter
and Moulssie, and tho channel Is being
buoysd for navigation.
Sevesa! incendiary irss have takan place
in Charleston.
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Fron California.

SAN FRANCISCO, March THE Nevada
o1grsss to supply a Sufficient 1 m dlay
force to protect the overland mail route.
The U. 8. steamer Shubric, Capt. Scam
mon, sailed to-day with Col. Buckley and
party Of the Collins Russian Telegraph
Company, bound for SitAa, Russian Amer
ica.
The Shubric touches at Victoria, yan-
coEver's Island, to land working party
Mr.. Gamble, superintendent Of the Cali
tornia State Telegraph Company, went on
her and lands at Victoria TO finish . small
gap in tho wire between Bellingham Bay
and New Westminster. British Columbia,
on Fra1er river.
The telegraph line viii b working in two
OK three weeks between San Francisco and
Bsitish Columbia.
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What the Rebel Papers say.

What the Rebel Papers say.
NEW YORK, March 9.-Richmond papers
still express the belief that Grant will at
tack Lees tines around Richmond - soon
as the ground will permit.
The rebels belsve that Grant has sent
nearly all his cavalry from the armies Of
the Potomac and James 70 Sheridan in the
Shenandoah Valley.
A meeting to obtain subscriptions of pro-
visions for Lees army was recently held
IN Danville, Va. II noticing it, the Rich.
mond Wing says, Qsn. Lees men must be
fed, or we lose all.
The Danvilie Register is assured that it
Goes not enter into Lees plans to abandon
the rebel capital, unless, as is very pru-
ded, It becomes impossible to hold the city
any longer.
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Rebel News.

WASHINGTON, March o.-The Charlotte
IN. CO Bulletin Of the 18th says, every
thing we hear tends tc increase our conf
dence, and lift our hopes from doubt in
which for several weeks they have been
buried. Our authorities are alive to the
emergency. Al;houghthe task before them
is herculsan, we believe that success will
reward its completion.
The Richmond Examiner says, it is stated
that q few days age Gen. Longstreet COM
municated with the enemy under a flag Of
truce, and that the object of the comma
nication was to effect all arrangement for
the return of deserters On both sides.
The question Of arming slaves is expect
ed to be decided to-day Tuesday ia the
Confederate Congress.
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Guerrillss.

LOUISVILLE, March About half doZ-
ca guesrillas, supposed to be some of Wig
ginstoo's band, went into Elizabethtown
this afternoon representing themselves az
supported by much larger force il the
rear. There was but little firing and slight
damage. The negro guards drove the
guersl.las out IL two several advances.
Last evening, at Brandensburg, about 20
guerriiias attempted 70 make an :ncutsion
and were repulsed by tine Federal forces
stationed thare.
The military authorities at Ciove.port,
have assessed certain citizens Of that place
for damages done to the steamer Torasson
and the passengers thereon.
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From Key West.

PHtLDELPa1A, March 3.-The U. S. stea-
mer Bermuda from the East and West
Gulf blockading squadron has arrived Q:
the Navy Yard. She reports that on the
oath OF February an expedition under the
command OF Brig. Gen. Newton, consist
ing OF all the troops, both white and color
ed, stationed at Key Vest, and the gum
boats Magnolia, Honduras, and Hendrick
Hudson, started for the purpose Of captur-
ing salt works. The result of the expedi-
ton had not been heard ut the time the
Bermuda sailed. The Bermuda brings 400
sick and disabled soldiers aad sailors.
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From Cairo ana Relew.

NEW ORLEANS, lat via Cairo, March 8.
ten. Candy and staff leave here to-day
for the vicinity of Mobile.
Acting Rear Admiral Hatcher arrived
yesterday and to-day assumed command
Of the West Gulf Squadron. vice Com.
falmer The latter officer will command
at New Orleans. :.
. The steamer Arizona, Just fitted up as a
nag-ship, was destroyed by are 80 miles
below here on Monday night. Five of the
crew persisted and several officers lost all
snele effects. The Arizona was one Of the
be severely felt. 80 vs. !" -
-, L ne l eve General Assembly adjourned
Oh eae 1esn ut., after thxse weeks session,
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Railroad Accident.

PoueHKEEps1E, n. Y, March GA
freight train bound north on the Hudson
River Railroad, about 8 O'Clock last even
ing, ran into the Peekskill drawbridge,
smashing several cars, and killing the
engineer and fireman. AT the time Of the
accident sloop was passing through the
draw, and the necessary signals were visi.
BILE. The engineers name WAS John Hef-
land; that OF the fireman was VIM. Lent
The body of the latter has not been found.
The body OF the engineer was found on the
top of the boiler 81
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empire 10 the beginning Of new and hap
py reign for the country. She congratu.
1ates the Emperor on his elevations, and
closes with the usual expressions Of diplo-
matte courtesy.
The typhoid fever is raging in Zacatras.
The new route has SO far progressed that
the trip from Vera Cruz to the City of
Mexico can now be made in four days.
The Mexican papers publish long lists
Of tae diplomatic and consular appoint
ments made by the Emperor to foreign
governments. No appointments are made
to the United States.
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From Washlnet>n.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Within few
days past, ten paroied and escaped prison.
ers have arrived at the Washington Navy
Yard. They came from the stockade pris-
on ct Florence and belonged to various
vessels, having been captured At different
times. The escaped men state that when
Sherman marched towards Florence, they
were hastily placed on the cars and started
towards Wilmington; bGt when that place
was threatened they were taken back to
Goldsboro', where they remained short
time aud were then sent back to Whining.
ton. A dag Of truce II was said was sent
to Gen. Terry, asking II they could be ex-
that It could not be done for several days.
While they were in Wilmington, quite .
number escaped, and were hidden by the
citizsns, and these men say that several
hundred must have got away In this man
ner, by the aid Of Union 'citizens. One of
these escaped prisoners, George Anderson
Of the monitor Passaic, Who was captured
escaped while being taken with other pris-
oneFs from Wilmington to Richmond. He
and Is others Jumped Oh the train when it
Was about Is miles from Wilmington; two
OF these men were shot by the guard from
the tops of the cars and killed, but all the
others made their escape, and we're in the
city when our forces entered. There were
about 5000 prisoners brought away from
the. Florence stockade, 1000 sick beiag left
behind. This place had been In command
efCol. Iverson of 10Th n. C. Reg't, and
it was said that he was prisoner in Rich
mond, for some cause, when these men LETT.
Tbs Senate to-day con6rma the nomi-
nation Of senator James Harlan to be Sec.
ret&tyof the Interior.
TIL morning Hon. Hugh McC ulloch for
mall ontered upon his new duties - Sec
rotary Of the Treasury. The heads Of the
several bureaus Of the Department waited
upon him In body, and IN address Of
welcome was made to him in their behalf
by Judge Lewis. Commissioner Of internal
revenue. Mr.. McCulloch responded in an
appropriate speech.
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sCotlon fren Ssvsnn6h.

New YORK; March ca number Of YES
sells with cotton from Savannah have Or.
rived, making 81 In all, bringing 1850
bales. Other vessels, with IL ,62l bales are
on the way.
{. Government has seized this cotton with
out regard to private marks, because Sa-
vannah was not surrendered with it's gar
rison, but captured with all i. contained.
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local interest will be a.tnched--a RepUbli-
can government which will be the embed
iment Of free institutions--a country in
which the people cannot run riotand plunge
into 81 tremes under the cloak Of Democra-
cy."
erals are concentrating force Of 900 at
Newbern, which will coon be ready to
strike Gen. Lees army, incoDjunction with
Sherman's forces.
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TlREAsURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF C0NPTRoLLH

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER or THE Gun
RENCY, WASHINGTON, January 18th, 1885
WHEREAs BY satisfactory evidence present
ed to the undersigned. It has been made to ap-
pear that the National State Bank OF Burling.
OF Des Moines and State of Iowa, has been duly
organized under and according to the require
ments of the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act
to provide National Currency. secured by
a pledge of United States Bonds, and TO provide
Tor the circulation and redemption thereof"
approved June 3. 1854, and has compiled with
ali the provisions of said Act required to lie
complied with before commencing the business
Of Banking under said Act:
Now, Therefore, !. Hugh McCulioch. Comp
troller of the Currency, do hereby certify that
the National State Bank Of Burlington :" In the
CITY Of Burlington. in the County OF Des Moines
and state Of Iowa, ts authorized to commence
the business Of Banking under the Act atore.
said,
In Testimony Whereof. witness my hand
lseall and seal Of ONCE this Tweoty-Sift day Of
January, L865.
HUGH McCULLOCH,
jan31 God Comptroller of the Currency.
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From SC. Louis.

ST. Loy1s, March 9.-The steamer Impe-
rial, st. Louis and Nashville packet,
struck bridge across the Cumberland
river at the latter place yesterday, and
sunk. Loss 80, 900; insured for 5000.
b The extensive pork house Of Thomas.
Henry Co., at st: Joseph; vas burned
for 4llO. 600.
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steamer Aunk.

steamer Imperial slritted ugairst the Pail.
road bridge and sunk No lives lost. The
boat is total loss, out may be saved in a
damaged condition.
The river has risen three feet.
Inc Southern roads are being rapidly
reconstructed for travel.
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Eight bodies have teen recovered from
the wreck OF the steamer Weston, recent
~ sunk near Napoleon, Ark. Twenty
seven persons are still missing.
Gen. Washburne has sent ~ expedition
aftet guerrillas outside Of our lines.
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WASHINGTON, March Q.-Richmond IA
pers, OF the 7th inst, are ct hand, but they
are entirely destitute OF news from any
quarter.
The Goldsboro' Journal, Of the 4th lnst.,
says from Kingston we have the assurance
that all il quiet. Not only has no advance
been made BY the enemy, but it IL now
thought doubtful by outsidees il there 10
any large force at Newberu.
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FFon Cincinnati.

CfNclNEATI, March S.-The flood in the
Ohio has reached its highest mark. aud the
water has commenced failing. The Ohio
and Mississippi, and Indiana aud Cincin-
natl railroads suspended, their track
being under water between mere and Law
renc-burgh.
Col. l.. A. Harris was nominated for
Mayor by the Uuion Committee Yesterday.
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Gold.

NEW YORK, March o.--Gold continues
dull and devoid of speculation. The lack
OF confidence increases daily, and holders
may at any time be obliged to throw upon
put down the price. Quotations opened at
1876 and fell TO l94, and went up again 1853.
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Graae,s Chief of otaG.

gress, creating The ofice az Chief of Staff to
LAeot. Zen. Grant, confeeu tine ONCE upon
Brieeoler General Rawlings who mas
shared IA the hart1ahips and dangers of
Gen. Grants campaign from Belmont to
the present time serving tom Vicksbur0
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That was good joke on young and
gallant officer, who. on receiving ! note
from q lady requesting the pleasure Of
his company" at . party to be given a. her
house, on the evening designated, took his
volunteers and marched them to the young
ladys residence. When il was explained
to him that it was himself alone who had
been invited. and bald, "By golly, the le,
ter said company, and thought the lady
wanted to see all my boys"
Alexander Dumas has worked ten hours
- day during twenty years. He has WRIT
ten seven hundred volumes Of novels and
thirty-five plays. Together they have
been sold for 1928, 600f.. that ia to say.
about 8, 640, 500. Fer twenty years Dumas
employed, or rather caused to be employ
ed, no less than six hundred and ninety.
two persons. 1854 &
Colorado Jewett has formally with
drawn from the peace party, aud notifies
Mr.. Greeley that he shali not attend the
Philadelphia Peace Convention. No rea.
on il given for this sudden change: but the
country can stand it. ~ Is
Five young kings in Europe are AK
iously looking for wives. qa ss8
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From ahe Front.

WASHINGTON, March o. Information
from the Army Of the Potomac says all is
quiet. The freshet is subsiding. TIE ex-
change OF prisoners is resumed. A report
Is IN circulation that Lynchburg IL ia our
possession, but it cannot be traced to any
trustworthy source
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sailed with Rebel PRISONERS.

NEW YoaK, March 9-The steam er Full.
ton from Port Royal, reports that the
Steamer Illinois had sailed 70. Point Look !.
out with rebel prisoners.
Cold tonight Ig,a.
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WASHINGTON, March 8-The Senate
standing committees have been appointed,
the following being chairmen Of the prom.
ioont ones:
sumner, Foreign Relations; Wilson,
Military Affairs; Fessenden, Finance !;
merce; Wade, Territories; Collamer, Post
Offices.
Mr.. LANE, Of Kansas, moved that the
question be taken on the reception Of the
credentials OF Mr.. Soow, Senator from Ar.
kansas.
Mr.. DAVIS opposed It. contending tha,
Mr.: Snow occupies the position OF an alien
and enemy, according to the laws.
A message was received from the Presi.
dent, when Mr.. SUMNER moved an exec
Utlve session.
Mr.. LANE wanted vote on the Ar
kansas case.
Mr.. GRIMES said they could resume the
consideration OF that question after refer
ring the Presidents nominations 70 the
proper committees. After Executive Ses-
sion, when the doors were .eopeued. Mr..
DAVIS resumed his remarks against the
admission OF the Arkansas SonVtOrs. and
after further debate,r esumed his objection
to the reception OF the credentials; which
were referred to the judiciary Committee.
The Senate at o'clock adjourned.
MAsHIHoToN, March 9.-Mr. .TRUM-
0O4As 1Iom Tue JUDICIARY COmmltee0,
made report on the credentials of Mr..
Snow, Senator elect from Arkansas. The
Committee say that in 1861, the constitu-
tional authorities OF the State Of Arkansas,
so far as they could succeed, took the State
beyond the authority Of the United States,
and that in pursuance Of q law Of Congress,
the President by proclamation declared the
inhabitants of that State to be included in
the instruction. Therefore, the Commit
tee recommend that the question of admis-
and until Congress shall take action in re-
gard to the existing State government of
Arkansas. The report was adopted.
DIR. DOOLITTLE presented the creden.
tials Of John G. Underwood, as senator
elect from the State Of Virginia, for six
years from the.4th of March, 1865.
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700 Leaa.

PHILADzLpHIA, March o.-Jay Cooke
reports the sales Of 1905 to-day to the
amount Of a. lS5. $50. includidg$ l35, 900 from
Chicago and Sl0O,O from New York in
single subscriptions, besides 264S indivtd-
ual subscriptions for 30 and 800 each.
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Died.

NEW YoRK, March 9.-Mr. Watts SEer
died G fa at Madeira ri 'se sh u
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Resiened.

EosroN, March e.--The Hon. Peter
Sprague, Judge OF the u. S. District Court.
has resigned on account OF failing health.
There IS heavy snow storm acre TO-
day
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Travel Resumed.

New York, March 9.-Ths passport or
der by Secretary Seward, 90 Tar as it re-
lates to Canada, has been removed. All
restrictions on through travel via 4Suspen-
sion Bridge and Detroit, and unrestricted
travel via the Great Western Railroad is
now fully resumed.
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From RalfimoPe.

BALTIMORE, March s.-Tha Susquehau.
ma river is reported clear Of ice to-day, and
travel will be at once resumed
The Messss Leland Bros, have conclud.
ed Ne purchase Of the Union Hotel block,
which will be enlarged.
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From Memphls.

MEAPHts, March 9.-The Bulletin news.
paper Office was damaged by fire to-day
LOSS IA, 900; covered 81 insurance.