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MISCELLANEOUS.

Fresh Garden, Flower, Fruit, Herb,
Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Seeds, with
direction for culture, prepaid Dy mail.
The most complete and judicious assort-
ment in the country. Agents wanted.
rs Sorts of either for 81 90; prepaid by mail.
Also Small Fruits, Plants, Bulbs all the new Po-
tatoes, &c, prepaid by mail. lbs. Early Rose
Potato, prepaid, for ST 90. Conovers Colossal
Asparagus, So per 100; S25 per 1000, prepaid.
New hardy fragrant everblooming Japan b oney,
sucklc. so cts. each, prepaid True Cape Cod
Cranberry, for upland or lowland culture, LOO
per 100. prepaid, with directions. Priced Cata-
iogue to any address, gratis; also trade list.
Seeds on Commission.
B. NJ. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries and
Seed Warehouse. Plymonth, Mass. Established
in lS42.-n20- 3m
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

HAD Hx.-A story is told Of a Collector Of
foreign miners taxes in this county, who found
Il sluicebox with three Chinese working at it..
One Of the celcstiaIs was an old, decrepid fellow,
and the Collector only demanded the tax from
the other two. One paid and the other asked
the Collector if he made women pay, the answer
was that he did not, then the celestial said me
no Chinaman, me China woman. Nonsense said
the Collector como out with the money, 1 am
not going to stand any encA fooishncss rs that,
but the celestial persisted that she was telling
the truth and offered to furnish the proofs, when
the Collector weakened and passed"
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

Snow SIIDE.-A despatch from Truckec, on
Monday last, says: "About six O'Clock this even
ing u snow-slide occurred at Strong's Canon,
about three miles east of the Summit, carrying
away about one hu undred feet of snow sheds and
blockading the road. wreckng train and
workmen have gone to the scene of disas ter.
The fall of snow on the Summit is about fifteen
inches and is disappearing rapidly" Subse-
qusntly the wreck was removed and the regular
ruption 10 the trains have occurred during the
storm, which is attributed 10 the fact that but
aittle snow has fallen.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

CELEBRATION OF THE TWENTY SECOND OF FEB
,aUARY.--The people in the vicinity, to the num-
ber of sixty or seventy, held celebration of
lWashington's birthday at the Fifteen Mile House
on Tuesday evening last Addresses were de-
iiycred by J. E. Campbell and ". y. Bullock of
Auburn, latter which an excellent supper was
served and the celebration wound up with mcr-
ry dance.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

The 22nd of February was beautiful day
here, aAa the Democratic flag foated to the
breeze, but our Republican friends failed to
bring out their banner, it was thought, because
Wasbinten was a "rebel and q stakeholder"
Bluelght mongrelism don't cherish the name
and fame Of the father of his country.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

SCPERvyoRs.-T board will hold an adjourn
ed session commencing on Monday next for the
purpose of ievying the taxes for the fiscal year
1870. We do not know whether the Board will
transact general business or not.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

DRIVEN Ix.-The heavy rains of the past week
have driven in the miners and prospcctors ip
this sectiop, 80 we have no new strikes to shDou-
icle this week.
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The District Court is still in session, Judge
Reardsn wishing to clean up the Calender before
he adjourns the Court for the term.
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4 CA r o..

To THE PEOPLE OF TOWNSHIPS No. Two AND THREE
PLACER COUNTY.
T UNDERSTAND that some viscious, worthless
i lying creature or creatures in your neighbor-
hoods have circulated report that was con.
yicted of a felony and sentenced to the State
Prison. l am happy TO state that such report
is and was an unmtigated lie.
J. H. MALLETT.
February 5tb, 1870
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

MUca RAIy.-We have had heavy and almost
water has fallen. The mountain streams and
gulches have been rushing torrents, but no dam
age o: consequence has been done. 1t has been
the first old fashioned rain storm of the season,
and all in this section were glad to welcome it..
We have had timely and adequate showers, but
this has been the first time the ground has been
thoroughly soaked this season. 1t has been a
warm rain and we learn that but little snow,
comparatively has fallen in the mountains,
which is not favorable to continued supply of
water for mining purposes the coming Summer.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26
LOCAL AND COUNTY MATTERS.

IxrRovED CHAIR SfRfxd.-Mr. Z c. Purington,
Of Lincoln, in this county, has invented an i'm
proved chair spring. The spring is attached to
the feet of the chair. The chair resting on these
spiral springs is safe, easy and can be made to
rock backward and forward by slight movement
of the body. The Scientific Press, after giving
an illustration of the nut. the spring, and chair
with the spring attached has the following re-
marks: "The nut is made Of metal, and is pro-
vded with q screw thread, SO that it can be
screwed to the leg of an ordinary chair, and in
stead of weakening nd splitting the leg, as in
the case where hole is bored and screw inser-
ted to hold and attach the nut, this method
strengthens it. The nut can also be very quickly
and easily put on or removed. The ease and
convenience in applying the spring to the nut is
readily seen. The Top Of the nut is provided
with collar or shoulder, and also an incline
groove around the outer surface, so that the small
er end Of the spring can be screwed to the nut;
and its top coil being brought firmly against the
shoulder, all oscillation is prevented. To the
comfort. loving American this device is indispen-
sblc By its use the miner can add another
modification to his chair Of queer construction,
and the bachelor farmer can rock himself into
the belief that he enjoys all the convenience of
married life. A list of other advantages too
numerous to mention here may be obtained by
applying to A. Mayoux, Marysville, one of the
street, San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
WHEELER < WILSON'S
HIGHEST PREMIUM
SEW ING
MACHINE.

OF ALL THE GREAT CCRIOSlTIES WHICH
" attract the most attention at the MechauicsF
Fair, are the wonderful improvements which are
now attached TO the wel-knowu WHEELER 3
WILSON SEWING MACHINE, without the com.
pleton of the others. This is the only Family
Sewing Machine with the new Silent Feed Mo-
tion. II makes one thousand button holes per
day. on linen. cotton woolen goOds. d ssws
on the binding Of dress. without previous bast
ing, in four minutes and while sewing on ono
tuck, makes the line of marks for another; gath
ers and sews on at the same time; hens silk Or
woolen goods with equal facility; cords and
braids with surprising quickness; makes articles
for mems as well as women's wear; takes tive
thousand stitches per minute, which 10 fifteen
hundred stitches more than any other locks
can make.
This wonderful machine has no shuttle to thread
five or six times before starting, which 10 .
great saving Of time. 1t is a positive fact that
WHEELER x WILSON'S FAMILY SEWING
MACHINES will do all the same kind Of work
that the other machines now on sale will do
will make the same single thread loop stitch that
raves out very conveniently, because Iyou ena
sew with one yard OF thread all day long. sewing
in your thread, then raveling 1t and sewing u In
again, and so on-all right, and very convenient;
but you will find that the same WDEELEKG
does all these wonderful things. makes also the
only straight solid lock-stitch which cannot ~
raveled; perfectly sale to walk to church with
clothing m lde with this stitch; also this maohia1
will make the three thread embroidery stitch
which is the loop.stitch and lock stitch combined
and forms the most beautiful ornamcn<aD eatsk
perfectly secure against ravelng. ind very dusa-
BILE. The AMERrcAN INSTITUTE, New Ysrk, Be-
ports. This machine makes the
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26
UNION LOON.
HOLLIS & BISHOP, Proprietors.
In tho Brick Building, corner of Main
and East Streets on the Plaza.
Auburn, California.

THIS NEW AND POPULAR SALOON is
L now open for the accommodation of the pub
lie, who have already occupied the premises in
force aud proceeded to make themselves at home
The people know good liquors when they taste
'em and good cigars when they smoke 'cm; and
therefore when they have once been to the
UNION they are bound to call again and repeat
The proprietors will keep none bat the best arti-
cles and they aatter themselves that they know
how to mix and serve them. Call. o2.-tf.
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LOCK-STITCH,

And ranks highest on account Of the elasticity,
permanence. beauty and general dssisablssess -
application"
This report was in accoydasee with the psevs-
oHs-the stitching when done, and tho wide
range OF its awards at the fair of the United
States Agricultural Society, at the Fairs st W.
American Institute. New York;
Mechanics Association, Boston;
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia;
Kentucky Institute, Baltimore;
Mechanics Association, Cincinnati;
Mechanics Association, st. Louis;
Mechanics Institute, San Francisco;
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, WashiDg-
At TIM STATE FAIRS or
Vernon: Mississippi. Illinois.
Connecticut, Missouri Kentucky.
New York, Ohio Michigan,
New Jersey, Indiana, wiscon.in.
Iowa, Pennsylvania. California,
And at hundreds of County Fairs.
The battleteds of Napoleon l. were scarcely
more numerous than the foreign contests Of the
Wheeler Wilson Sewing Machines. Paris in
1861, London, 1862, Linz and KGingsburg, 1863,
Dantzie. Agram and Krema 1864, and Dublin.
Stettin, Cologne and Wicmar 1865, bear testimo-
ny to the superiority Of the Machine and ito ap-
probation abroad. At all these International
Exhibitions the best fruits OF foreign genius
were arrayed against it, backed by national
amour prOpre; but there, as here, the star Of tts
destiny is always in the ascendant.
Indeed no human testimony could be stronger
than that which has been accorded this Machine
for superiority all others Tor family use and
for general manufacturing purposes.
We can now supply our customers with Stod-
dard's Patent Tuck Maker for the Wheeler i
Wilson Machine only, and one of the most use
full attachments for the Machine ever invented,
which, while the Machine is sewing one tuok,
makes the line of marks for the next.
gse-Ths Tuck Maker was awarded the FIRST
PREMIUM at the great State Fair held in Sacra-
mento, 1867, over all competitors
These Machines are specially adapted for The
use of farmers being able to sew grain sacks
and heavy clothing with the same facility as the
usual family work-making more durable seam
not liable to ravel, is the case Of the loop OF
chain stitch.
w. m. STODDARD,
Agent 70 the Pacific Coast.
Office No. 435 ,ntgomery street,
jyl7-1y1 SAN FRANCISCO.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

DISTRICT Court PROCEEDINGS. Hon. T. B.
Rearddn, presiding:
Wednesday, Feb. l6th-W II. Kinder VS.. J.
Jones, ct Atrial concluded, verdict for Plain
tn
Thursday, Feb l7th-J. 7. Lawrence ct al VS..
J.H. Nef, ct al-Detendants took judgment of
nonsuit-Execution stayed for ten days.
Monday, Feb. 2lst-Wm. Afford VS.. d. G..
Newman--Case set for Saturday, March 5th, at
3 o'clock, An
Gysbcrt Morett vs.. Sarah Morett decree of
Divorce granted.
Feb 22nd and 23rd Joseph Hauscr VS.. w. IL.
Kinder verdict for defendant.
Feb. 24th and 25th.-J. X. Correa vs.. Geo. Erie.
tas, on trial.
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NOTICE.

WILLIAM KRYSHER is MY AUTHORIZ-
w ed COLLECTOR. All bills will be made
payable TO him, as he will receipt the same.
fel2-lm. DR.. X ID. HARRIS.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE..
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been appointed Administrator Of the Es-
tate of ABRAHAM GALLOWAY. deceased. All
persons having claims against said Deceased are
requested TO present the same to the undersigned
at Auburn, within ten months from this date, or
the same will be forever barred.
JOHN GALLOWAY, Admins traitor.
Auburn, January 22d, l870.-3w.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

These Machines are specially adapted for the
use of farmers being able to sew grain sacks
and heavy clothing with the same facility as the
usual family work making more durable seam
not liable to ravel as is the case of the loop or
chm sliIch
The Placer herald., 1870-02-26

ROLL OF HoNoR.-The following scholars were
placed on the Roll Of Honor of the Rockln Pub
lie School, for the term ending February llth,
ls7O.-First Grade, James R. wilkins, Teacher
For highest standing in classes Misses Ida May,
Emma Harris. Addic Crosby Emie Smith; Mas
ters Albert Kinkade, Frank Crosby, Henry
Ellen Ryan, Isabel Smith, Laura Smith; Masters
Thomas Carlton, Charles Butterfeld, Frank Cros-
by. Primary department. NJ. Francis Wxou,
Teacher: Misses Tillie Madden, Ida Buzzle,
Mary Freeman, Jacqueline Butter6eld, Elisabeth
Royal, Martha Carlton; Masters Charles Connor
John Trott, John Jones, Fred. Jones, Thomas
Hickey, Jas. West, l.. Butterfeld, John Kinkade,
Washington Madden.
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FROM LONDON TO-DAY.
The Pail Mall Gazette ON American
AGafrs-Ship Ganal-The JaDanese

7elegrophed Exclusively TO The Erening Star.
LONDON, April 29.-The Pail Mall Gazette
to-day has an article en- American affairs
wherein Ii comments on the amelioratiou of
American opinion during the past few wears.
1t s now impossible, the writer SAYS, to find an
american who will admit having opposed the
right OF the negroes to vote.
The project of ship canal from Liverpool TO
Manchester has again been revived.
The condition OF the Archbishop of Canter-
bury Is less alarming than was reported by the
Churchman yesterday.
The rumor circulated yesterday, which, how
ever, is now discredited, that the American
Consul at Jeddo had been killed by the natives,
has had very depressing effect ON the Japanese
loan recently introduced here.
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THE MCFARLAND TRIAL.
Teleoraphed Exclusively to the Rrenino star.

Ieteordphed Axctustreiy TO the Erenine Star.
NEW YORK, April 29.-The court ia crowded,
J-C. Howell Is again on the stand, and was
cross-examined by the defence. The District
lnat ne had been dentist, q hair pin manu.
fseturer, a adaguerreotypist, a newspaper editor,
a farm hand, drug clerk, patent rights, in
spector OF customs, and in other government
employments, and attempted to prove therefore
that the witness was q shiftless man.
The Recorder refused TO admit it.
Hoibridge Dewey testified hve at 100 Law
renee street. Have been acquainted with
Mcfarland since 1868, when he was commits
sioner Of enrollments. 4 formerly lived in
Thompson street. The prisoner rented room
from me at rs Thompson street on the lst of
March, 1866 and left about May LIST. McFar-
land had pistol which he showed me, and said
he was going TO shoot Richardson with Il. A
Nj. Knapp, or some such name, had given him
The pistol for that purpose. Have seen the pris-
oner drink ardent spirits. Knew him TO be i'm
the habit Of drinking while 1 was acquainted
with him. To Mr.. Graham: am a married
man. do not live with my wife. was arrested
once for abandonment.
Charles G. Stone of Hartford was examined.
Knew McF arland since 1S63 Knew him 10 be
drinking man. Under the influence Of LIQUOR he
was morose, unpleasant and irritable. Nc
Farland came TO my Office and showed q letter
saying II he saw any more such letters he would
shoot Rlchardson.
To Mr.. Graham.-I was clerk in the enroll
ment Office under McFarland; was discharged
ana considered him the cause of INV dispIace-
ment; 1 avowed psblicly my hostility TO MIN;
McF. Old not drink more than other men in re-
sponsible positions.
Mrs. Sarah Lane, OF Sixth Avenue. testified
that she lived in the same house with the pris-
oner. Took Percy in her room one night
because she believed his father was drunk.
never heard him threaten Richardson
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
This Afternoons Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
THE RICHMOND CALAMITY.
FIVE FUNERALS TODAY.
WASHINGTONIANs PRESENT.
MEEIING OF THE LEGINI.AruRr
THE RICHMOND CALAMITY,
FIVE FUNERALS TO-DAY,
MEEIING OF THE LEGIsLAruRr

IetegTaphed ksci&sireis to ne Evesiac star.
RICHMOND, April 29.-There were i've funerals
this morning, including that Of DIR. J. B. Brock.
OF the Enquirer, which was attended by large
number OF persons. A delegation Of the Wash
ngton Press, including Messrs. Arthur Shep-
herd OF the Republican, Mcbride of the Chron-
DR.. Brooks funeral.
Both houses of the Legislature met I'm the
capitol building to- day, the Senate in its cham
Ger, and the House irr the southern portico OF
the building. They adopted a resolution 10
meet at the Exchange Hotel temporarily. The
death of Senator Bland was announced, and ap-
Propriate enlogies were pronounced by the
Conservative members.
The registration bill was finally passed.
Major Calvert, ex-State Treasurer, is diving
As is also w. Z. Durham, of New York, both VIC
Tins of the late disaster.
The business houses are still closed.
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THE RECENT TRAGEDY IN GRKECE.-The Earl
OF Clarendon, in the British House Of Lords, sub
mitted correspondence in regard to the recent
tragedy in Greece. He said the Greek and Turk
ish governments were making active and united
efforts to secure the capture Of the entire band
az assassins, and 500 troops were In hot pursuit
Over half the gang had been overtaken, and
seven had already been beheaded; i've were
undergoing examination, and would undoubt-
edly be executed. Mr.. Otway, in laying before
the House the Greek correspondence, said off,
cial information had been received from Athens,
confirming the worst details Of the massacre
He added, that at the last accounts the brigands
yet uncaptured were making for the Turkish
frontier. The Turkish authorities, however,
were on their guard, and would arrest the fugi-
dves II they attempted to cross the border. The
remains Of the victims have been embarked on
board her Maiesty's frigate Antelope, for Malta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-29

THE WEEKLY STAR, now on our counter
and in wrappers ready for the mails, contains an
interesting story, entitled "Precious POLL"
"Uncle Peters Horse" story Of Washington
in war times, by Grace Greenwood; full particu-
lars Of the appalling calamity in Richmond; "A
Trip to the Sunny South" in very interest
ing letters from correspondent of Tn STAR:
the Mcfarland Trial in New York; the
ipgs Of Congress; Railroad Matters; Foreign
News; Society News; Washington News and
Gossip; the Courts; the Working People; Useful
Items Of Domestic Economy; Humorous Sketch
es; Departmental and Local News; AgricuItu-
raj and Housekeeping Miscellany; and the latest
Telegraphic Dispatches from all parts Of the
world.
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Political Excitement In Paris.
1elsQrophed Exclusipeln 10 Tk krenssua Stae

PARIS, April 29.-Meetings held yesterday to
discuss matters relative to the plebescite were
more turbulent than ever. One held by the sp-
ponents of the plebescite i'm this city was dis
solved by the authorities because an accusation
OF the Emperor was proposed. The people se-
their disappointment by cheering for the Re-
public and singing the Marseilles. MANY other
meetings were held in the city which, however,
were generally orderly. At some of these it was
resolved that all those in favor o Republic
should vote "no.n
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THE RICHMOND MAYORALTY CON
TEST.

1eiegraphed Ezlusirely TO The EresinS !Sar.
RICHMOND, April 2s.-The Supreme Court of
Appeals of Virginia decided this morning that
the enabling act passed by the Legislature was
constitutional; and that Henry X. FIivson and
not George Chahoon, is the lawful Mayor OF
this city. and that all the acts of Mr. Eliysop
IN accordance with the State law are legal and
binding. Mr.. Chahoon, under his formal aerae- ral
ment. will retire, and Mr.. Ellyson remains
Mayor of the city. The court was unanimous
in its opinion. The opinion is ycluminous,
covering every point raised.
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Outbreaks I'm Spain.
Telsordphed Exclnsirelv 20 The Ecensno Sins

MADRID, April 29--The journals of this citv
to-day deny the rumored withdrawal of Mar.
shal Serrano to make way for the establishment
Of regency composed Of three persons.
Outbreaks occurred last evening at Alcala, I'm
the province Of Soria, and at Santiago, though
they were soon repressed. At the latter place
over one hundred insurgents were arrested and
imprisoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-29

Hon. Benz. G. Harris has withdrawn from his
position as an independent anti-ffteenth amend
ment candidate for Congress in the fifth district
of Maryland, and in his letter to the 81. Mary's
Beacon, announcing the fact, says he wants the
Democratic voters to attend the primary meet
ings and rescind the action of the Democratic
State Central Committee in endorsing the
amendment, &c. The Baltimore American
says: "With this last address expires Mr.. Har-
ris' prospect for a seat in Congress"
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BArfmoKz, April 9-Ootton quiet af IN.
Flour quiet and 6rm; Howard street supernDes
sseea y; Do. extra, iossees625; 90. fanilys
sstss, S n a. ;sis sssss.s :.ss S9;
ssas; a.. fsnily. sssszis wss:t sssady e
ei.45asl.55s Penlsyixenia, elSe.s - oorn
trm - = 80. 80 Bacon arm; rfb sdes, ICY; clear
DO, II; shOulders, 2 fsisx; hama. isaao Lard
bid. 81 ssked; d., coupon, old, IoX asked
nv Yoax, April 2e-SeDch stroas, MONEY
essy Il IS per cent. Exchange, lsrSe. .ex: mort
sX. Gold, 154. Bonds. l5X. vifsinis siIes,
eIcoIpon, On new esk' North oaroiinass
NEW YORK, april 2e.-Flour 5a1oc. better.
Wheat lac. better. Corn 1c. better.
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THE GEORGIA DECENTRALIZATION Houses
met yesterday morning. In the Senate the mat
ter Of investigation into the affairs Of the State
Treasurer and Western and Atlanta Railroad
pointed ON the recommendation Of tho Provi-
sional Governor. Mr. Bradley introduced a ies-
olution to pay the per diem and mileage Of ex-
PEELED members of the Senate during the time
Of their expulsion. Mr.. Brock offered an
amendment that Mr.. Bradley be excepted, as
he was expelled for an entirely different cause
than that of race or color. The resolution and
amendment were tabled. In the House, Mr.
Turner offered resolution expressing sympathy
with the citizens Of Richmond, Va, in view Of
the late calamity in that city; adopted.
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GEN. SHERMAN returned here last evening
after brief inspecting tour Of the fertilization
along the Potomac. He will leave on his Wes
tern tour shortly.
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HKilling Indians in iowa is considered justi-
fable Sioux-icide.
D0The city employees Of Cincinnati are not
allowed to smoke during the working hours.
~The basket trade Of Chicago is increasing,
owing to the demand for that article In which
TO leave deserted babies on good mems door
steps.
n0Miss Ann Hayes, aged twelve, is principal
Of colored school In Virginia; her pupils being
Of the average age Of twenty-five or there
abOuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-29

SECRETARY BELKNAP leaves here this even
ing for New York on personal business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-29

MASTERS HORACE ELMER and A. L. Sprague
U. s. N, have been ordered to Washington, ID
C., for examination for promotion.
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The UNITED STATES STEAMER MIcHIG AN
mounting twelve guns, has been sent to Detroit
to watch the movements Of the English expe-
dition to the Red River country. Her comman-
der Is instructed not to allow the British forces
to cross the United States Territory. 1t is I'M
derstood the British authorities have despatched
some OF their vessels in that direction.