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The national Republican., 1869-02-15
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LOUISIANA.

Posr oyYIoE pEPARrsESr,l
Proposal. tor .os1sfias G iis asii: y q: Gailsd
@ PST S ia The I sss s'f e:
sS ssj'i RioS to Shady Grove. mile.
Leave FfsstiIntoa Wednesday ats IN.
t..ys sS,sa A ss.Sy ys,. S,CTs Sy M
~@ fss% Ss,ss fssss S,a.s SS,..sse, , y.
I:ss. .ss si;.; sf.i;i ifst E:i. ssss Sssd.y alan
Es,s Ekys dyS II sfyS y%sSas.S.yy sss. S$.y siInn sySR
s ss$ s'fs$ fss s:as rs s. =
Leave New iberia Wsdnssdsy sis.n.
EGay. E.;s' fsrE;. 2 E Bidss se fs..asI s Pstsam.
$500 'i22 SSsrs:. SS:s4Ss' 4s ni%. Y ind ftSS Ss'l @ oss.
Leave t w-,htnss2pa =. n, MSas.y, Mo- M ..1.n. \. !. m
Leave Lsks Charlie. Tss.daY az am.
500 f!g% ni I.ts eSsls:. b &s:t fea. .,S Orange.
Leys %'iS; Lax. &c SAsIs Asais S's sisf
trh,s ,.S.s 4, or.nEs S:,' IfI SS ipm
Oh sSi:i %ias. assa;S W. sssaf ssf' ss'i
Leave OTAnu Cnenlef ETidAy Al
slOa From asInsatss % isfs tiSils.. q miles
Leave MeInentog Monday Atsam.
ius .rs AZ ssyIs, GharIs; W.SSsy Ssss s.y
Arrive at MermsntOu next day by +pm. .
NOTES.
Proposals must bs to carry the mail with zee: ::
erity certain.y and security" using the terms Of
sps sss %si e a sS.S FOs
Ins.er or JndEe Of Court o. RseoId.
s.: Pss &c %as: aS .H5 .Gs ps:
Raasd !hTss %sr the I.y q ,ns Iip n.g ;. DE-
sisnsiS excused, SssefoaItk q x: con ssaPsasssiSn pen
ss tIsR aRs.: :aSs'Ss as s.aaS L :,
explained. for nsslsotin 20 take the mail from
after demand, l. convey ILs mail as frsaSsntiy
may % %sanSI the contract for disObsyins The post
's may sI he sSsSSs pnS
yals, and aso order an increase Of service By al;
bsy sS Sf es
Ss In ShSs nS ~ E
one month s extra eompe nsation on The amount Of
service dispensed III, and pro rata compensation
II Bds % sSouid Be- aadrs.ssS 70 The second As.
siStant PostmasteI General, :, sppeI.eIibed Pro-
uaS % saSsrtssSsa Ss u S Ss,oSsr st. sss sPS q
Otnces ALEX. W. KAN DALL,
Jy23 SAT Postmaster General.
UNITED sT%ATss %ss,salas RaT5sTb B. oEi!Gs. 5.s. a $780,
On the petition Of soLonoi 3. BoLLEs, Of Roehss-
ter, usetts, praying for the extension OF 4
patent ara ted him on the 10Th day Of April, 1885,
Tor an Improvement In Machine for Raising and
Transporting Stones; w
Ii is ordered that said petition be heard Gt this
once on the 7th day Of April next, Any person
may oppose this extension, Questions, depoHi-
lions and other papers should be hled In this once
twenty days before the day Of hearing.
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

MAYOR Bowen offers 800 reward for the
arrest and conviction Of the parties who
flooded the new school-house at the corner
Of Twenty-Hrst and X streets. Sec adyer-
ment,
The national Republican., 1869-02-15
NITED sTATRb PATRNT ORRICE,

y WAsHIEoroE, D, G., January 4. 1903
= On the petition Of CHAhLla WILHILH and AEEA
0I.nIn 0aLHns%E ~ WILHsLs q PhiladsPhi., PsPPa:.
on the "a day of April, 1855, for mpro Vsmsnt In
Protector for Lamp shAdssI ~ -.
II 10 ordered thai said psttion bs heard At this
once on the Tld day of March next, Any person
may oppose this extension, objeetions, dsposi-
tions and other papers should be nled In this oloe
twenty days before the day Of bearing,
iahB T9W CommIHal6naT AZ Pnfants
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

W9nAHRSEaIEEEa PAPER FOR SALE AT THIS
The national Republican., 1869-02-15
sgRBksE E2 G2gRS B 6Ir Il FaE

on @StISR q ihs Pcii2nsr sy NJ &. JSsn
cause his appearances 10 be entered herein on or
before the hrst rule day oeeurrinE forty days after
1als day 0shsrwiSss " M cause wi" % p'0e'saea
tbigned) ABB OLiN, justice, &c,
4, ,y,MEIas, Clerk, jan25.Met
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
- wAsHIsGToE, DC January q. lf6o.
siloD, Stark county. Ohio. praying for the eIten-
sion 81 psteat granted him the lst day OF Nay,
1855, Ieissued Nay 10, 1885 for an improvement In
Its ordered that the said petition be heard at this
once on the l2th day Of April next Any per-
son may oppose this extensivn. Objections, depo-
sitivnz. and other papers should ba hled In this
once twenty days before the day " hesriSg;,
isB- ThJw Commissioner Of Patents.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE SUB.
i bCRIBBR has obtained from the orphans
Court Of Washington eounty, In the District OF Co.
lumbia. letters Of administration on the peIsonal
estate Of PRASCIs q. MAcSAsARA, late Of Wash.
claims ~ sinst the said deceased are hereby warned
70 exhbit the same. with the youehers thereof, to
the subscriber, on or before the I'd day Of Feb.
ruAIy next; they may otherwise by law be ex-
eluded from all benefit of the said estate
Given under my hand this ID day q fehruary,
1902 . &c; EgsMiTH.
TINTED STATES PATENT oPPICE
- wAsHIEGToE, D. @, . Jan. II, ls60
On the petition Of JosEPH PEABODY sud 3. Z.
PEAboDr, Of Salem, Mass, and PEASoIs PsAsoDT,
els Peabody, deceased, praying for the extension
Of a patent granted the said Francis Peabody on
the lIth day q April 1855. for An improvement In
It's ordered that said petition be hoard at this
once on the 9th day of March next, Any person
lions. aud other papers; .hSuld be alsd In this
ELISHA fOOTB,
ja22.f3w Commissioner 0f Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-02-15
MARRIA0E.

n.Jfi.d R,T.oss. q JoGs. . hsI so.,ss%plailn. .ssp
sanis liability, dsformities, ks., speedily cured.
yhS place, siH:.i uSS.rs r. hone, sss ear. q .s. ~,
mas, and sonfasntiy rely noon his skill a. phys.
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

A QUIET DAY.-Yesterday was really a
quiet day for the police force Of the city, the
clerks at several OF the principal police.sta-
tlons reporting "clean states" at 12 o'clock
last night.
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

BAPTIsM.-The ordinance of baptism was
administered yesterday afternoon at the
Sycamore" west Of Monument lot, by Rev.
Mr.. Hawlett. The candidates, seven fe-
males and one male, were clothed In long
white garments, and were conveyed to the
river In carriages. A large number Of spec
tators were present to witness the solemn
and impressive ceremony.
The national Republican., 1869-02-15

PASTORAL CALL AccEPTED.-Rcv. 8. 8.
Mitchell, Of Harrisburg, Pa, who was re-
Gently called to the passionate Of the New
York avenue Presbyterian church, has ac-
cepted the same, and will begin his pastoral
duties about the lst of March.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
OFFICIAL.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, October 3, 1861.
GENERAL ORDER.
The death Of Ex President FRANLIN PIRRc
Is announced in the following order of the
President Of the United States
WASHINGTON, Octobsr 6, 1869.
The painful duty devolves upon the Presi.
dent OF announcing TO the people OF the Unitei
States the death Of one OF his honored prsde.
cessors, FRANLlN PIERCE. which occ urred a,
Concord early this morning. Eminent In the
private life. his death will be mourned with
sorrow oedfing the loss whic ch his country sus.
aIns In his decease. As mark Of respect
10 his memory, II Is ordered that the Execu-
i've Mansion and the several departments at
washington be draped in mourning, and all
business suspended on the day Of the fone
raj. -..- -r- :. -.. o.
Il 10 further ordered that the War and Navy
Departments cause suitable military and naval
donors 70 be paid on tina. occasion :, the m am
ory OF the fAustrious citizen who has passed
frem among us. u. 8. GRANT.
In pursuan Of the foregoing order, it Is
hereby directed that twenty.one guns be fired
at intervals of ore minute each, at the several
Navy Yards and stations on the day OF the fu.
neral, where this order may be received In time,
Otherwise on the day after its receipt, com.
mencing at noon, and also on board the flag.
ships m each neet. The flags at the several
Navy Yards, Naval Stations, Marine Barracks
and vessels in commission, will be placed at
when the minute guns are fired.
All officers of the Navy and Marine Corps
will wear the usual badge Of mourning at.
tached to the sword hIlt, and on the left arm,
Tor thirty days. GEO. M. robson,
Seeret0ry of the Ndpy,
Evening star., 1869-10-11
THE MARKETS TO-DAY.

7elegrapked E1ctustreIy % The EreHing Stdr.
bALTIMoR1, Oct 1I.-Cottop quiet and nom
ipab1y At q. Flour dull and weak. q uotations s
nominaily unchanged, but holders will make
CONCESSIONS TO effect sales. Wheat dull; prims
10 choice &l.Aas1.i7. Corn firm for Southern
white at 81. I0asl-l2; low grades slael.05. Oats
dull Ssa6e. Rye el.l0aSi.I5. Pork quiet At s5S.
shoulders, E4al7k; hams, aaas5. Lard quiet
at le. Whisky In good demand at i.aiaei.22.
NEW YORK, Oct lI-Market strong on Van.
derbilt stocks. steady and firm on other stocks.
Money sa7 per cont Exchaaee long,
20ki io-4O's coupon, sx. Va Sizes. ex-coupoa,
sox; ditto new. s3xi korth Carolina &c, olds
lsk; ditto new, a.
N1W YoRK, Oct ll.-Flour dull and 5alOc
better.
BALTIMORE, Oct 11.-WIlliam Fisher &
Sons quote Virginia Sc old, s5X bid, ss asked;
DO. coupon new, So bid.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
EARTHQUAKES

EARTBQUAKKs IN ST. THoMAs.-On the 18th
OF september the island OF st. Thomss was
visited BY an earthquake, which shook the
city OF St. Thomas TO its foundations. The
shocks were so severe as to materially iniu re
many OF the buildings, shattering the walls
Of the Spanish and Union hotels and other
large structures, which caused q general pan.
lc among the Inhabitants, and the entire sus-
pension Of business. The day had been ex.
cessively hot without the slightest breezs, the
the barometer thirty degrees, indicating fair
weather. In the interval between the first
shock and eleven O'Clock p. NJ. nine distinct
shocks occurred, producing widespread ter
ror and dismay. The writer concludes by
saying: 81 had experienced many sever.
shocks, but nothing to compare with those Of
Saturday. There has been nothing like il
sir ce the great earthq make of Is67.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
TELEGRAMS TO The STAR.
This AnsrlsoI's Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
THE FUNERAL OF EN-PREsIDENr
pIERGR

Ie's9rcpAed Ercluar,iy % ne E-enfs1 Sar.
CoscoRD. Oc;. N. The remains Of ex- Presi-
cent Pierce were removed from his late resi-
eenoe to Doric Halt. In the State House. ai n
o'elo X, where they remained open % the view
OF All who desired 70 see them
Inc procession from the house was composed
OF memeers OF the bar, citizens AND friend = aud
twelve pan-eearers, members OF the bar Tue
children or the public schools marched in pro-
cession 90 view the body.
Dorlc Hall is festooned IN morninS and a
large floral cross is suspended over the ooiy
from the centre OF the hall. Rev. DR.. ESmes.
OF this city. Rev. Dr. Efson. OF lowell aad
Rev Dr. LUMBER. OF Oharlestown. Mass. led
the PROCESSION through the yard % the hall
A large concourss Of people 10 waiting tor
an opportunity 70 take q last view OF the -
parted.
The conn is covered with black cloth, WITH
rich silver TRIMMING.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The weekly statement OF the New York asso-
ciated banks is quite favorable TO monetary
ease although il continues 70 reflect the dead :
lock In the movement OF the crops. Thus, al
thong the loans have been contracted four and
q half millions, the deposits have fallen OF
only four millions. The increase specie ~
over i've and q half millions, owing TO the re-
turn to the banks OF gold and gold certificates
employed in the recent speculation and kept
out OF the banks TO aid those whose operations
were based on the scarcity Of the actual gold.
decrease OF two millions In legal tenders IS
not 90 easily accounted for and excites coasid-
erable comment.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
PHlLApELPHIAIyEMS.

IdeororAed f1eiasireiy q TAs Ercsts1 Star.
P6ILADHLrRIA. Oct 1.-The rain has not
eau sed another frrshet in the SchuylkiII, as
wss feared.
Yesterday one hundred and my canal boats,
that had accumulated IN the Schuylkiii belo "
the dam. were towed around 20 the Dela " are,
for fear thew might be earned by the Hood
against the Market street bridge.
The Cuhan Junta's headquarters in Arch
street are decorated with flags. In honor OF tae
anniversary OF the commencement Of tire
Cuban rev OF ution.
The flags OF the public buildings are at half
mast, in respect 10 the memory Of fex-President
Pierce.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
By Baakers and Brokers' TeIegvapA, yanes r.
GdssdUQy operator

in home and foreign markets as follows:
NEW YoRK, Oct. 11.-Second Board.-U. :.
6's ISL coupon. lisT; -2U'A lso2. .coupons- TO !;
coupon, new, Us; 6-20s, l56, coupon,
IL; saws, lS6s, coupon, lls; 1o-i0's, coupon,
lOek, Currency 6's, lO7E; Canton, 81;
Cumberland, 26x; Mariposa, "a; ONO and Mis-
sissippi Oertincates, y q: Pacinc Mail Co, % a
Western Union Telegraph, 361; Quicksiiver,
l3x; Boston Water Power, none: New YORK
Central, l7s; Erie, 32x; do. preferred, s.;
Hudson, l5s Reading, &C. Michigan Cen-
tral, I2iS: Michigan Soutnsrn. IS; Illinois
Central, l32; Cleveland and Pittsburg, l0I;
Northwest 7IS: do. preferred sii Rock
Island i0sk; fert Wayne. s5X; Alton e
Term Haute 2sx; Toledo snd wabass,
5SA; Adams Express, 5iX; Wells, Fargo
& 60. Expreea IS; UnIted States EX-
press, 5e1; American Express. 81 Z: Merehaa,s'
Union, none; Chicago & Alton, I39 u; do. ore"d,
Evening star., 1869-10-11
THE BROOKs ASSAULT CASE.

ItIegTdphed EzclhuceIy 70 Ike EueniNg Mar.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. u.-In the Court OF
Quarter Sessions tnis morning the BROOKS case
came up. At the instance OF the District At
torney, and by order OF Judge Ludlow, tne
prisoners Donahue, Maria and Eagan were
broughtinto courtby the sheriff 10 be arraigned.
Their counsel learning this, at once took cut
tanning q reduction OF bail, and prayed the
court 70 give hearing upon this writ before the
prisoners were forced 70 plead. The writ was
heard in the case OF the prisoner Maria, bat he
tailed TO obtain q reduction Of bail.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
Bw 1XPRIsl LII,
RAILROADS.

1869. WASHINGTON. 1869.
RAILROAD.
CHANGE OF TIME
COMMENCING MONDAY, Ocr. 11rH, 1869.
EVBEING SPECIAL TRAIN FOB THEATRE
AND OPERA. :
nss g, oesebea ess .ffs5 asss n9spAs ION 1a,ii
fortheT notice. PAssEN sENaiRsHzHe
TRAINS viii run between Washington and Alex
andria, rs follows
THR0UGH MAIL TRAINS,
(Sundsys lpcluded
LEAVE WhsHISGIoN-From Maryland avenue
Depet-7 25 a m.
,LEAvE ALExAxDRIA-From corner Duke and
Henry streets-5 50 N
LOCAL PAsSENGIR TRAINS.
tSundays EXcepted
LEAVE WAsHINGroN-from Maryland avenue
Dspot-Sa m III o. m - ?. m, 4:20p n J3 n:
LEAVE ALEXASpRIA-1rom corner Duke and
Henry strsete-ip q. m. From et. Asaph and
Ktng streets-e and 10 o. m; ] and ,. m.
81 EVENING SPECIAL TRAINS will he run
on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS.
o. follows
LEAvE ALExASDRIA-From corner St. Assph
and King street-7 D. m.
LEAvE WAsHIyGTOS-From Maryland avenue
o. A. sTyvgNs, Gent snpt.
W. J. PHELPS, Gen1 Manager. ocllm
Evening star., 1869-10-11
fHE WORKING PEOPLE IN FRANCE.
The Miners Riets-Meeting Of Cettea
Manufacturers.

Teiecraphed Ezcissively 10 TAe Evenfng star.
PANS, Oct. ll.-Dspatches from Aubin. ia
the Department Of Aveyron. have been re-
ceiyed. Up 20 late hour last evening no new
outbreak hao occurred among the miners, ouS
the strike still continues.
Yesterday a large public meeting I'm ne
Arondissement of Belleville, was dispersed by
force Resistance was offered, and several OF
the rioters were wounded.
In the city of n Mue elhausen last Saturday there
was large meetIng Of the cotton man ofactur-
ers 70 consider the question OF the American
cotton supply and other matters interesting TO
the trade. They denounced the commercial
treaty recently concluded. and urged the suo-
sutution OF customs tariff.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
VOTING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.

7elssrdphed Ezct1sscety 20 The EreHiag Star.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1i.-In consequence OF
cinct Of the First Ward has been covered with
water for the past week, and voters To- morrow
will have 70 go to the polls IN boats The
house selected for the polling place has several
feet of water on the first floor; and the votes
will be taken In the second story. Cunning
skiffs are TO be used for the conveyance OF
Evening star., 1869-10-11

CuBAH AHHATns-11e Case Of tAe Hornet, 6c.-
Coai was removed from the Cuban priyateer
Hornet saturday. she had Ten tons. enough 70
she came into Wilmington in distrsss. The
rumor that several Spanish gunboafs are out.
side Of that port waiting for the Hornet is With
ont Foundation.
The New Orleans Times of Saturday says
ave learn on undoubted suthorify that the
steamship Lillian arrived at Cedar Keys In
time and took on board her frsighs and pas
The parties m search Of her came TOO late.
Another detAehnept Of troops left Havana
Saturday for the seat ef war. Coasting stsamers
ana Spanish men OF. war are actively engaged
In cruising along tHs coast. 1t WAS one year
saturday since the insuFrectton broke out in
Lara g4 n
Evening star., 1869-10-11

SALHs OF GOLD IN BALTIMoR1.-The Sscre.
tafy OF the Treasury has authorized Collector
Thomas, OF Baltimore, to sell si5oooo Of gold
per week during the present month in that
city. and after that to sell sle0,oU0 Per Week
until further orders.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

ADMIRAL FARRAeUr, who was reported
dangerously i'll at Chicago, By Saturdays des.
patches to THB STAB, is getting better.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

THERE will be meeting of the General
Committee on the Worlds Fair at Metzero
Hall tomorrow night, at * o'clock
Evening star., 1869-10-11
fHE LATEST REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
Escape Of Gen. Pierrad-Defeat Of Repub-
licsns-rhe Fugitives are Arrested in

MADRID. Oct Ii.-General Pierrad. the rev.
olutionist, who was recently arrested and i'm
prisoned at Tarragona, has escaped.
PERPIGEAE, FRANCE. Oct. IA band OF
Republican Insurgents were defeated by na- =
uonal troops at La yonquera, m the northern
part Of Catalonia. yesterday. Rhe Republicans
retreated into French territory, where they
were promptly arrested by the authorities.
PARIS, Oct. ia demonstration by Repub.
licans 10 feared at Madrid, bot the Govern
ment has taken great precautions 70 prevent
any outbreak.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
NEW BOOKS.

We have from the Western News Com pan v
(Chicaso) well printed and bound edition o,
Bastiass celebr lted Essays ON Political Econ.
omy. Considering the prominence which must
be given In the public mind for some tim. 10
come to the subjects OF protection anu tree
trade. and in view also OF the efforts being
by the friends Of protection to have their doe.
be regarded as a most timely one M. Bastiit
stood confessedly at the head of writers in
favor OF free trade, and we doubt not 1t will be
largely 10 demand, not only BY those who ac.
cept hls theories, but also by those entertaining
opposite views who wish 10 zee and underst "a nd
both sides Of the question.
From blanchard & Mohun we have the fol-
lowing:
Found Dead. A Novel. New York: Har.
per & Brothers. An effective story By the au.
thor OF "Carlyon's Year"
George Eliots Novels - Vol. :, Adam
Bede; vol. 2, The Mill on the Floss. New
York: Harper & Bros. The Harpers are doing
the public good service in presenting this hand. :.
some edition Of the novels Of 'sGeorge Eliot
(Mrs. Lewes, at a price within the reach Of
ail-seventy.hvec cents per volume. Ii pleas
ant to renew ones acq uaintauce, in this clear
type. with delightful Mrs. Poyser, (Dickers
has no character surprising her,) OF F." Adam
Bede," and the nearly eQ ually interesting char
"The Mill on the Floss"
Mental Philosophy, BY Thomas q. Up
ham. New York: Harper e Bros This work
by Prof. Upham has, tor many years, been a
standard text book on the subjects treated. 1t
now appears in q some What new form, with
tthA AAuits Of the distinguished authors latest
i Yhkes and emendations. It 10 issued In two
| NAYme volumes, the first being devoted TO
i WaAtsllect, ana the last to the Sensi biilrles
and VIII. -
/ From Philip & Solomons we have the fol.
i9FiDg:
,is Saint Paul. BY Ernest Renan. New York:
"a. w. Carleton. In this volume the author Of
the much. criticised Life Of Jesus" and THE
Apostles" discusses, first the authenticity,
next the soandness Of the different epistles
which bear the name OF St. Paul, and then pro.
ceeds with the life OF the Apostle.
Political Manual for 1869. BY Edward
Mcpherson. Washington: Philip Il Solomons.
This admirable pu ublication BY Mr.. Mcpherson,
Clerk OF the House Of Representatives, pre-.
sents ciassined summary OF the important
executive, legislative. judicial, politico. mill.
tary. and general facts OF the period from July
18th, 1858, TO July 18th. 1869.
From J. Shillington we have the folio wing
Dream Numbers. Domestic Novel. BY
T. Adolphus Trollope. Pniladelphia: T. b.
Peterson il Bros. Though T. A. Trollope has
osrsn. 3. ns e; a..
OF adm who think well enough Of him 10
buy all he writes, as is shown by the fact that
publishers Of the shrewdness Of the POterSons
and IL pays to reprint him. A
Ruby Gray's Stratagem. BY Mrs. stephens
Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson Il Bros.
Roland Yorke; sequel TO THE Cnannings.'
BY Mrs. Wood. Philadeiphia: T. B. Peterson
& Bros.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
RESPECT TO rHE MEMORY OF EN.
President PIERCE.

TeisgrGphed Ezeissfrely 70 The EUenins Star.
BALTINoRk, Oct lin respect to the mem.
ory Of Ex-Presldent Pierce, the custom n ouse
to-day was closed. the dre- bells were tolled.
and naGs on the public buildings and the ship
ping In the har Dor were display yed &C haIfmast.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

A LARGE NUMBER OF GovRRHMsSr rRN
PLoYl lxs, residents Of Pennsylvan left here
yesterday and to-day for their native State, to
vote tomorrow.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

LYDIA THoNPsoS and her troupe of blondes
have engaged quarters ~ the Metropoiit IN
Hotel
Evening star., 1869-10-11
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAsBIHGroN CITY, October Q, 1859.
In obedience to the order of the Preside at
the War Department and Bureaus will be
closed on Monday, the 1lth instant, the day OF
the Deral Of ex-President Franklin Pierce.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War:
JOHN POrTs Chief CLERK
Evening star., 1869-10-11

GIH. GEO. b. McCLHLLAN and family, and
Gen. Marcy, the father Of Mrs. Mcclellan,
have engaged quarters at the Metropolitan n
Hotel, and will spend most Of the winter in
this CITY, ..
Evening star., 1869-10-11

HoN. FBRNAHDo WooD Is buying furniture
In Paris for his house in this city.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

THE FINE Photographic picture OF the Coli
scum in French & Richardson's show window
on Penneylvania avenue 10 attracting mu IN
attention from 10 vers Of art.
Evening star., 1869-10-11
IF s 8 80 =


IL 8 ~
WAsHINsfoN, 1858.
Trains between WADHIN0TON AND BALTI.
MORE and WAsHINGT0N AID fH1 WEST,
ore nov run - follows. viz:
FOB BALTIMoRD.
Lesvs daily exoelt Sunday, q ]. o, and $50
z, y, and 1s:4s, ESQ, l:30, $40, sld 1:lS
YOB ALL WAY STATIONS.
a1h $50 anaA 30 r. Il.
Lssvs q a. II. sad S:aoP.G. 10 sr,,n a
% fo0 Annapolis on Sunday.
Oh SUNDAY.
YOR BALTI4ORD.
.Hs sseA. NJ. and 12:As, $50, $40. and
yoR WAH STATIONS.
Lssvs @ o A. D.. and Q. so ana 1:l3P.M.
ZOE ALI RARTs OF THE WEST.
Lave daily, except Saturday and Sunday, at ]
q. =. $50, and 1:45 and p. II.
On saturday st A. u >, and $50 ?. L..
On Sunday ct 2 so, 5:45 and p. u. only. con-
nsctfnG q Relay Station With trains from Balti.
more 20 " Wheeling, Parke5oufg, 10.
fhroagh tickets 70 the West can b hsd as ths
Washington Station Ticket Once at al hours q
- Day: Also. st the Gomnsnyl Once, l0e
nckets 81 the avenue once can there arrange .
hsye their baggage called for and check cd ct their
rssadence taken 70 the depot. and put IN ths beg
5cs New York. Philadslphis, and Boston, ~
aivostis sment ef Through Line.n
WILSON. Master q Tran:Dortation
i. -. COLE. General Ticket Agent.
Evening star., 1869-10-11

THE MosBY. BOYD DUEL NO DUEL.-The
Warrenton Index publishes the folio wing,
along with other correspondence, dated the "a
inst, which was handed to the sheriff on that
day, and as il has not been replied TO, II is no,
probable that hostile meeting will take place
between Mosby and Col. Boyd:
WdIrenton, Oct Sd. 1S69.-Sir: Your note OF
the I'd IS evasive. If omitted your offensive
language, ii was because / desired no explana-
tion or apology. My object has been to test
whether You would fight as a gentleman; and
to remove all pretext for further equivocation,
lnow quote your Objectionable language. Yon
said that you 'scould prove in Psnnsylvanla
satisfaction. (not explanation or equivocation. }
Will you nghtl Colonel Smith has full au /.
thority to act. Respectfully, your obedient
servant JOHN MOsBY
Col. w. II. Boyd.