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far - he ID conosrned II lies IN submission. He was
willing to throw TO the winds all minor questions 70 stop
boodsed His oath required him to preserve the In
tegrty Of the Union. That point settled he would not
sickle ct collateral issuea
The agents of JEFF Davis have gone to Richmond 70
report and win DO heard from again SOON Tho inter-
Wow Of the most cordial and hopeful nature and the
country has 70 BIO proud Of tho occurrence Good
will result from It, and few days win tell II be peace
or continuance Of the war; Let us hope that the
DayiA
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Our Washington Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, Feb 3, 1866.
SUCCESS.
Peace rumors again tho order OF tho day at tho
national capital Notwithstanding the persistent efforts
most Of the newspaper writer's prove that there
nothing in the they do not abate In the least
From the very Of the Blair mission IL
has been constantly asserted by woudbe wise Journalists
that entire and total failure In spite OF tho
assertions that the missions have all exploded
they still kept up. Negotiation and talk about peace
continues, with prospect OF abating, until
tho present efforts and peace reality comes
Peace commissioners will up and positively refuse
TO explode many newspaper writer's who unable
ascertain the facts, persist in asserting.
The fact OF tho matter Ia the Blair mission was sue
cess; and the the public to that conclusion
the will they realize and appreciate the events
which are now transprng II was Is true, infor-
NAL affair, but u accomplished more than was an
tcipated. Tho trouble was that tho public
imagined that unlcss w. Blair came back and declared that
hostltcs had ceased and peace been stated that his
mission was total failure This much he had not tho
power to accomplish, neither did he dream Of any such
thing Hence IL was promulgated failure Although
an informal Affair." Mr. Blair had tho endorsement OF the
administration sufficient 10 represent It's Vows and en-
able him 10 compare notes with the rebel officials and
represent to them what tho North would consent to do
The fortunes Of had been on tho coincide
racy that they ready and inclined to talk about
peace Bars Informal talk opportune, and opened
the way for further steps In the direction which
will follow with peace Here Is perhaps proper to
state that OF the magnitude OF ourscalousics 80
deep difficulties so grcat-aihough in tho main magI.
naryaro not settled and arranged in one day Il takes
time The public must not think that because peace is not
declared tho first interview that negotiations hayc
failed Commissioners will have 10 meet again and again
They will approach the mighty question step by step
The nature Of the nocessitaes such course IL Ia
different from a with foreign nation.
THE GREAT OBSTACLE PEACE REMOVED
Tho assertion made at the War Department today
that the greatest obstacle 10 peace had been removed by
the passage Of tho constitutional amendment This NAV
appear strange TO the people OF tho North but such ia
the fact Mr. Blair convinced OF this fact on his
second return from Richmand that no had not boon in
this city hour before he commenced working for tho
passage ofthe amendment and from tina.
he made the administration took hold with renewed
zeal
While Blair did not secure terms or peace ana hiring
back articles Of agreement of nsi settlement he did suc
cossfuly open the way 10 mako the preliminary arrange
mcnts FER settlement OF national difficulties Ho
secured tho iuatory steps which now being followed
up somewhere On the James river by tho rr sdcnt and
MI Seward on ono sdo and tho rebel commissioners on
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The Baltinore Telcgrams:

The BaItfmOre Telegrams:
BAprMoRs Feb 4, 1895.
special despatch 70 tho Baltimore American from
Annapolis this morning, after announcing the arrival
there Of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward ON
board Of General Grants nag Of truce boat says:-
The prospect OF early settlement Of national
difficulties are brighter
II was rumorcd board OF the steamer that an mr.
mistice Of thirty days would take place, but this OK
course, Is only mere rumor.
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REBEL ACCOUNTS.

War Meeting at the Rebel Capital.
(From the Richmond Dispatch, Feb 81
The Hons Thomas s. Fournoy, John Goodc, Thomas
s. Bocock and John d. Baldwin, of Virginia. and Colonel
Lester, of Georgia. addressed large and enthusiastic
dience in the House Of Delegates Tuesday night They
advocated vigorous prosecution Of the the only
certain method Of an honorable peace.
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THE PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Washington kilograms.

WASHINGTON, Feb. a. 1868.
The Star has the following particulars OF tho return OF
President Lincoln ard Secretary Eewarl:-
President Lincoln and Secretary Seward arrived In
Washington at quarcrpas nine O'Clock this morning,
tress Monroe.
Tho President, who left here Thursday, at fifteen
minutes past eleven O'Clock A. NJ, accompanied by Mr..
George s. Koontz, OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company arrived at Annapolis at fifteen minutes past
one r. N, and in company with Mr.. Koonz, proceeded
TO the Naval Academy, where the steamer Colycr had
steamed up, and, going board left Immediately, and
arrived Fortress Monroe at carly hour yesterday
morning
The two boats-the Mary Martin, bearing the rebel de-
puation to Fortress Monroe, and the River Queen,
which Mr. Seward went down-werc lashod side b. do
during which time the President and Secretary Of State
and the rebel dcputation had pro,raoted interview.
Tho boats separated about dusk, and the River Queen
started immediately for Annapolis. where she arrived
early this morning.
The special train, which In waiting for the party,
left that place at hafpast this morning, and
rived here stated above at twenty-five minutes past
nine
Generals Williams and Ingalls,, who came up the
ako Mr. X. S. Chew, OF the State Department who went
down with Mr.. Seward and Major Eckart, Supcrntcn-
dent OF the United States Military Telegraph Charles
Forbes, ATTACKS Of tho White House, WHO accompanied
tho pyos dent
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STEAMER THOMAS CoLYER, Feb. 3-8P. NJ.

OTEAMER IHOMAb IOLfEk, feD c-6 4. M.
What unreasonable interest just centres in tho
steamer River Queen All eyes upon her. The tugs Sas
O Pierce and GeorgeJ Loane constantly plying be-
tween her and the shore. Now the hcaving at
the anchor and tho Pierce goes the NJ Mar
tin. Did she carry tho rebel agents over9 Qien saep
They al-the special boats, tho Colyer, River Queen,
and Martn-lic out In the harbor There is no commu-
nication with tho shore each other except by tug
Sixteen hours already has tho conference lasted What
the result is one knows II is inferred
that reunion, as basis must have been agreed to,
the interview would have terminated long since Eapo-
leon and Francis Joseph settled tho terms OF the Italian
peace in few moments comparatively; but this 10 q
moro complicated affair Questions OF emancipation,
connscation, amnesty, Monroe doctrine, finance, debt
&C. &c. all under discussion. But these can all be
arranged now II reunion Ia determined upon. believe
Is Let the country take courage.
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The Philadelphia kilograms.
PmADnPHIA, Feb. & 1885,
The special Washington correspondent Of tho Lsd1ss
says
President Lincoln and Secretary Seward left Fortress
Monroe yesterday afternoon for Washington, and tho
Confederate commissioners returned to Richmond For
the present, at least tho conference is ended
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future meetings and the issue seems 10 be left precisely
where IL was before the conference.
There Is no verifcaton OF the report circulating To-
day that they had agreed upon general exchange Of
prisoners
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WASHINGTON, Feb. A-Evening.


Much surprise occasoncd this morning by tho
early return OF President Lincoln and Secretary Seward
and II not long before many conflicting reports
circulated regarding tho result Of their mission.
The antagonistic positions OF tho two governments
were known on the OF Mr. Blair from Richmond
tho desiring peace tho basis Of unconditional sub
mission to the Union and tho other the basis Of sepa
rate independence and recognition
Il was clear that the rebels themselves did not antci
patio ready compliance with their demands while there
was an earnest desire part OF tho President 70 do
all that was compatible with honor and public cxpedency
in tho promises and who cvincei not llo anxiety to
induce accommodation.
II was briefly announced by telegraph this morning
that President Lincoln Secretary Seward had return
cd 10 Washington after conference with tho rebel com.
missoner, which resulted In change Of the attitude
OF the government or Of the rebels
Private kilograms have been received making In.
qury az to the truth OF this statement, because tho
whole truth had not been stated with regard to tho
prospective and immediate resuls from Richmond.
Now, that bpef telegram sent over the wires this
morning reliable, and was obtained from the best
authority.
No details have yet been made known nor IL II pro.
babc that they will ,ranspIrc the President and secre
iary Seward being tho only parties present On our side
and tho conference being entirely nformalinore In tho
character Of general oonvoaton TO elicit the views Of
all who composed H. than grave diplomatic discussion
Beyond this whatever may DO said mus, DO mere spccu.
atIon.
Tho conversation did no, result In any agreement Tho
main feature involving the questions Of separation 81
and submission y the Union having been left undecided
tourH those ~ minor character could have ~ exist
enc al = ae parties snparE.ci.
As isI ~ can DO ascerlainSd nothing was sad 10 70
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with coal, and order them 70 this point The Annie
0ursy overhaued yesterday at the Delaware Break
water, bound for Key West with thousand tons ON
board, and Is now unloading, which will supply tho
demand for few days.
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TIE PEACE MISSION.

TIE PEACE MISSION.
Return OF President Lincoln and Secre-
tary Seward to Washington.
The Rebel Commissioners Leave
for Richmond.
The Conference Ended for the
Present.
THE PEACE TALK.
The Real Extent Of Blair's
Success Revealed.
>>~.>>~~-~>c>~~co~~c~-
Jef: Davis Forms an Alliance with
General Lee and Vice President
Stephens and Takes the
Responsibility Of Pro-
posing Terms.
Immediate Reunion the Only
Salvation Of Davis.
The Probable Terms Brought
by Stephens and Associates.
Seward Unwilling to Take the
Responsibility of Replying,
and Sends for Lincoln.
Tho President Meets the Returning
FIOdlgalS Hall way.
ne DECLARES HIS MISSION SIGNIFICANT.
General Belief that Peace is
At Hand.
No Abandonment of the Prepa-
rati0ns for War.
->~>~~~>~->~>~~>>~~~~~
Only One Cabinet Official Entrusted
With the Peace Secrets.
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GREEN & YOE,

GREEN & YOE,
MILY GROC E RI
AND DEALERS IN
PURE OLD WINES AND LIQUORS,
At Martin & Valette's old stand,
50 Baltimore street, near Holiday, Baltimore,
HAVE constantly on hand large and well
II selected stock of FAMILY GROCERIES,
SD consisting i'll part of FL eF#,o
I9eHH TEAS, (green and black,) of va-E@EI
AaAE4aa rious prices and favors Coffees 49,
Mocha, Java, Laguayra, Maracaibo and Rio +;
SUGARS-New Orleans, Crushed, Powdered,
Loaf Granulated, C. Yellow and Clarified /; Ital-
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Cox's Refined Gelatine; Fresh Salad and Olive
Oils; Cheese-English Dairy Pine Apple and
Sap Sage; Sardines French and Spanish OIL
ives; English and American Pickles-Gerkins,
mixed, Chow Chow, Piccailli, Caulifower, Wal
nuts and Onions Sauces-John Bull, Harvey,
Reading, Soho. Mushroom and Worcestershire
BRANDIES-Ja Hennesy Co., vintage 1910,
Otard, Dupuy Il Co. 1916, Native Catawba, Bor-
deau, Rochelle and other brands; Fine Old
WINES-London Dock Port, Sherry, Madeira,
Lisbon Sweet Moselle and Champagne; WHIS-
KIES-Scotch, Old Rye, Calhoun, Old Rapp
and Bourbon, some very old and fine; Pure
Holland Gin, Jamaica Spirits, &c. &c. Imported
and Domestic Segars and Tobacco, all of which
they will sell at reasonable prices, and respect
fully solicit call. June %, 1S60.-ly
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Farmers Weather Indicator,
OR
WOODRUFF'S
Portable B arOmeter.

nUIS instrument should be in the hands Of ey-
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any CHANCE in The weather and thus directs tile
farmer how to ST ape his work and save crops
that. without Barometer, might be caught OUT
in storm and seriously injured, 1t not Destroy
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II is simple in construction, cheap III price, not
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Being Mercurial Barometer, it is accurate ana
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We name but few that have endorsed this
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The cost of the instrument is within the reach
of ALL ranging in price from 81 to S28 we
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A sample OF this instrument may DC seen at
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Orders promptly filed. For descriptive clrcu-
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BRUSTER & GRIFFITH,
40 N. Paca ST., Baltimore, Md.
N,r,- Wholesale and retail Agents for Mary
land. Trade supplied on liberal terms. Also,
MANUFACTURERS h DEALERS in AGRi-
CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS IN GENERAL.
Exclusive agents for Clark Il Hedges, Cane
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RUNDELL'S HORSE PITCH FORK,
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SMRINER'S
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For Coughs, Colds, Group, IVhooping Cough. Asth-
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PRICE 40 CENTS PER BOTTLE, OR
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And by druggists and storekeepers throughout
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Gold bracelets in great variety, Gold Buckles,
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Also great variety of
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Such as Swords, Epauletes, Sashee, Hats, Lace
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229 Baltimore street, corner Charles.
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REV. JOHN LANAHAN.

Messrs. Mortimer & Mowbray 81 take plea
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have several times recommended u 10 my
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informed, they have used it with success.
Yours truly, JOHN LASAHAN,
Pastor Exeter Street NJ E. Church, Baltimore.
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MISS MARY sCHoFIELD.

II : : IACCTttCt J TONI Tut tttttT'
ri often wish my parents had known Of this
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AIbcrmarIe street, near IIA'
PURIFYING THE BLOOD!

Il ~ BALTIMORE, July 20, 1888.
This is to certify, that was afflicted with a
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These pills can be sent by mail, and where
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August Loose,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

READY MADE CLOTIIER,
Towsontown, Baltimore county, Nd,
n RESPECTFULLY informs his friends IA
Hand the public in general, that he has ~
removed to his new house, ON Main street, -GL
opposite Ady's Hotel, where he has always on
hand full assortment, of CLOTHS AND CAS-
SIMERES, which he is prepared to make up in
the latest styles, and on reasonable terms, cheap
for cash. He requests his old friends and the
public to give hima call.
A large variety of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS on hand, which invite the public to
examine. .sti ~
The best of LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS always
on hand. Clothing made to order at short
notice. Nov. 3. 1360.-tf
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FAMILY GROCERY.
AT THE HEAD OF RICHMOND MARKET.
#sxHH John c.. Pitt, @R1

(I.ate of Calvert and Pleasant streets,)
HAVING taken that new and comnodious
store, at the head Of Richmond Market, cor
ne,' Of Biidie and Garden streets, Baltimore, in
forms his old friends and customers, and the
public in general, that he has constantly on
hand WINES AND LIQUORS, in wood and
glass, for medicinal and other purposes; suPe-'
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of FAMILY FLOUR; Imperial, Gunpowder,
Young Hyson, and Black Teas Java, Laguira
and Rio Coffee; loaf, crushed, pulverized. elari-
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fine and coarse Salt, Table and Dairy do, Syr-
ups, New Orleans and Sugar House Molasses,
Kerosene, ETHEREAL and Lard Oil, Tobacco and
segars, Dupont's Superior Canister Powder,
Shot, Gun Caps, &c. for sale at moderate prices,
and would respectfully solicit call by those
visiting the city, who will find it to their adj
vantage as to convenience, qualities and prices.
All articles purchased delivered free at Cal
vert Station, or to any other place in the city,
if required.
June 81, 1962.-tf ~ JOHN @. PITT.
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A boy in the family of the Hon. W. T. Tho'n-
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His eyelids turned inside out, protruding over
the eyeballs 50 as to produce blindness lie
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