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LOCAL NEW {7 Though Tux Stax is printed on the fastest | Which Union speeches steem prom in use south of Baltimore, its edition | # and th: fs 20 Isrge 83 to require it to be put to press at an early bour; Advertisements, therefore, should be vent In Before 12 o’clock m.; otherwise they may not appear until the next day. — +210 Notiew.—District of Columbia Advertisements to be inserted in the BaLTimone Sun are received wend forwarded from Tux Srax Office. Wx: desire to call the attention of all who ate fn want of HANDSOME SVELL MADE FU RNITURE, to inspectour large and well selec sapey ot Sy putchasing, as w@ are convinced | Our Sock embraces every - Wehave— * . Handsome PARLOR 3 (PB apholerered fn Brocatell@, Silk Plush, Lasting and Hair Gloth, GILT FRAME MIRRORS, A MARBLE TOP COTTAGE SETS, tm Oak. Imitation Oak, Maple and Painted, from 1925 py, MARBLE TOP CENTRE TABLES, EXTENSION TABLES BUREAUS, WASHSTANDS, WARDROBES. si 4 HAT RACKS, BALL CHAIRS, SECRETARIES. WRITING TABLES, HAIR, HUSK and COTTON MATTRESSES, BOLSPERS and PILLOWS, &c., &e. SALES at AUCTION, of Real or Personal }’roperty, carefully attended to in any part city. Liberal advances made on Goods consigned for Auction. officers of the co roficieney in thi er membals when called u duced Gen. Hickey, who addressed in a neat little s opportunity of saluting them, and congratulated them upon their good fortune in of Jackson Guards. ction with their di ae attention they would soon rival any company in the city. Pleasure to see their numbers increase so ra) would soon be able to form a |, and felt sure and he hoped t! battalion “He ha in the daily papers, statements the Germans were all turning out in defense of the Govern- ment, but that the Irish were very backward. He felt confident that this did not arise from a want of patriotism on the part of the Irish, but from the ‘want of an opportunity. There had not yet been Any occasion for them to offer their protectiog to olce—* Don’t know which por- Hisses} He was entleman made that remark, as {t would pportunity toset them right upon point. It was their duty to stand by that Gowyrn- by their fatileds, the'Govern- ment of the ‘‘Stars and Stripes.”’ [Applayse.) Government, and that alone, they bound to protect. with bis friends in hasty and impetuous. Mititany Movements Here.—After the Star went to press yesterday, the National Kifles, Capt Smead, Lieuts. Webb and Davis, and fifty vates, marched from their armory to the War partment, where they were accepted vice. This company, pior to the call of the War nt for volunteers to defend Washington City, numbered upwards of seventy uniformed men, and was reg: volunteer corps of the District. ot quite a week) their numbers have dw’ own to that extent, that of the fifty marched up to toke the oath of obedience to the laws of the country yesterday, there were but five inal members Capt. Smead deserves it, under the circumstances, for bis suc- mting the Department with so full a ere was 8 decided demonstration of ap- Plause from the crowd of outside spectators, when je gee po held up his right hand Company A, National Guard battalion, sworn in yesterday, made a fine ap marched to the Department an ap3 2awiw juny Between 9th and 10th sts., 2d and 3d floors. ey tion to protect WASHINGTON THEATER MAYOR’S OFFICE, see... WW. GLENN rf TOW. Api Acting Manager. 723. T. Raymond t the ment which the Constitution creat He sympath/zed They had Seen But few of them fully understood the question now agitating the coun- try. It first grew out of the slavery question jand in magnitude ever since. publicans in the Inst Congress had at 4 ID™ Mr. begs !eave to. announce to his % the Distriot of Coli had been increasin; Poa tha the pring season will commence on _8P 16-lw nday, Apri “FURNITURE! FURNITURE! FURN 7 eonceivable article necessary to furnish 2 house complete, from the attic CKETS and SLA DEBOARDS, ETAGERES, ; BOTELER & WILLSON, 318 IRON HALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, AMUSEMENTS. GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS THREE O'CLOCK P. M. |THE LATEST NEWS. TELEGRAPHIO. EFtFFCT OF THE NEWS ABROAD. , April 14.—The war news has tement bere. The stars and inyed at different points in Anderson. A call for a meeting in the Government is nu- Volunteers are being enrolled Easton, Pa, April 14 —The receipt of the war Mews from Charleston yesterday caused an intense throughout the borough. A meeting as called at the court bouse last night and reso- lutions were passed to raise volunteer compan! be tendered to the Governor an ted States, fully equipded and 000 were subscribed for this purpose, and upwards of 100 men volunteered ppointed to raise funds and The court house was 2 per- fect jam, and bundreds were uuable to galu ad- itches have been sent to President Lincoln nor Curtin, offering men and means at Arrornten BY THE Seceetary oF raz Navt — Wm. Emmerson, jebard C. Boush, master builder; Geo A_ Scott, assistant Inspector of ti ber; Jno J. Williams, foreman master ship joiner; stripes are being ee on Wednesday to meronsly signed pman superintendent of machinery; Chas Feild, cler! of the yard; Hiram Cutts, ber; W: Hitchborn, master ter of laborers; maker; Wm. BS; G — pia Toridge Gardner, mas. Lewis, master bleck- ‘ue, master carpenter - Deonard Davis, of Wis., Paymaster in the Ed B_ Neally, 2d class (@1.400 Rurean of Provisions Wolk, removed. President of the U sustained. Nearly $3, annem) clerk, Clothing, vice Jobn P. Wm. Laidiow, do , Bureau Yards and Docks, vice Jos. S Robinson, Jr, resigned Jno. Ambler, 4th class ($1,900 per annum) clerk, Committees were a; procure volunteers in the Bureau of Construction, rest, ri ee & moments notice. Gxo) he citizens of tiie town over —_—o—__ e of forty- THIS EVENING, Be ena nore, Wine to tender, ty on Last Night but Fourof * ol Colas Seoieet che egy ree, invil enro! eirnames u Twin ait assoecee ine “Asweee etn number have been enro! consti! one more companies RIP VAN WINKLE, ill be assembled to elect their own sihocrs, acd And t ~ 2 such —_— a mn 8 be — - ry to a emse: jor such service as TIMOTHY TOODLES, rn m by the proper military suthority jumbia. HENRY ADDISON, Mayor, site the War Department drill, and general soldier! much attention on all ban Their efficiency in ise of complaint, and the South rance, attracted voant’ HINT TO THE WISE IS SUFFIC reason for their present course. He wasa native Our next HOP will be on THURSDAY Geo WO DWELLING-HOUSES FOR RENT, situated on the west side of Fayette etreet. in town, being equidistant from the Academy 8 and Co! ‘erent oc EVENING ri Nh pr cupied by Mrs, NG, 18th inst.. in Harmony Hal',and every following Hy sday tie weather per i ted with or without the hey are composed | of Maryland, and a descendant of the Prish. (Cheers.| He was u slaveholder, but shoul: tt no party nor faction of some of the best bone and sinew of the Seventh He should pro Our frien: id acquaintances 81 he other being No, 63; both having a Wagenn it spacious grounds attached. Company E (Zouaves) Washington Light In- battalion, Lieut. J. Tyler Poweil com- manding, were out in full numbers at their overnment of the United States, and that He should not support either the North. t, neither democrats nor repu Also, for hire, three Ligon“ P. lelw Ni . P. JACKSON, . CLAT vIs s Sou SMALLWOOD. 155 Bridge street, _ armory ail the morning, waiting o:dets to march but should stand by the Government. to the defence of the District, but owing to the = (JHE PARTNERSHIP Heretofore existing be- $25,000,000 BLUE, BOOK cteterm- T eciate the value of the Goverignent they lived, and when called gn to protect it there should not be a dissenting [Cheers] They need have no fear of misigeder- standing their duty. arty and the Government. side of the latter. the nature of the oath taken by all who er service of the United States, and closed wif de- fact that but one more company from this battal- required, and Company D baving got in the eountry, snd salary—25 o; Contains the MAX #& Dosnins, as oon! the start of the Zouaves, they were finally dis- uestion was be: NEW COMPANIES FORMED. They were =: the ed Last night, a new volunteer militia company called the Watson Guards, was formed in the Northern Liberties, and some twenty-five persons tween the undersigned, under the title of Car- a: No. 6 Washinton Achedunt wee Great Bluo Baok costing $3.5), i aby’ . J Me mamoe etch are ead Pebinane or: day dissolved by mutual consent, Sad M.'S. Car- Snriosities at Patent Office. List of P + atton as to all the Uffice jooks bough and sold. Catalogue fur- : SHAR S GARMAN, ALERED By lari’ Hotel Square, _Gtorgetown, D. C., April 6 t0sl, ap 13 3t signed the roll. The three Lieutenants elected laring that what ‘the t suded wire: Geo. We. Dowany, W Bi Dobion aoa claring whatever the Government comm aud ickey was then followed by uapta McDermott, Lieut McDuftey and Lieut Tucker, in brief but stirring Union speeches, which our dmit ef publishing, and r Gen. Hickey, the company usual drill exercise When our reporter left, all hands were runnin; ents and ready to fight a nd ad Waedere held eunesting lnckeve- ANTED—A GIRL, to do the cooking and at the Franklin engine house, and it was u imously resolved to form themselves into a military company, and offer their services to the Government The list was started In the morning, and at night bad 41 namessigned. The meeting having organized, the following officers were Jobn McClelland, man fuk preferred. Apply at once at No. 312 © limited space will not a between dM It after three cheers fo: proceeded to their family. The hest of reference can be given if re- with Uaion sentim quires, Inquire atthe corn:r of Fourth — Kets, ALEXANDRIA AFFAiRs —We clip the follow- items from this mornin, esterday was court day at Fairfax C. H , and a large number of citizens of the county were present. In the evening @ meeting of the Union party was beld, the proceedings of which we constitution and by-laws. he ee ‘ag adjourned to meet this evening, when it is expected the full complement of men will be made up. This company is principally composed of the members of the Franklin fire company, and, ih and, Su usual, at tho highest prices, Fathi WwW HOLESALE FISH HOUSE. WANTS, = barrels feb SEERING, selected, 9% do Kastport do housework of a sma'l family, A Ger OE ae 1% do St John ALEWIVES. Daily expected schooner P, Heilner, and for slo low from the What mn or before arriv: Also ye bbls. cho prose HERRING, on rd of schooner Ex; » due here about the first 210 bors. Nov Meremioh: ALE WIVES all 8, NO. eremio! > Ap 16-3' 8. a ENG . F: x le girl SIT IN to OOK, ih and fron ina private imo do” Newt HER&ING, D IMMEDIATELY Prom 10 do Nock Boston to 5 to worth of SECON D-HAND FORNI 50 do No. 3 Medium MACKEREL, Glonoes- ‘all kinds, for which I wi! earea to pay ter inspection, et pe sho: tno 5d bbls, No. 2 MACKEREL, Gloucester inspec- - : | tiony i ture, Stoves, &o. Kits a S. Bes: hho ay ar is Aino, Sie aad half kits No.1 MACKEREL and we hardly need add, is of a material to give good account of itself when occasion requir A large meeting was held at last night, where a compan the defense of the city. Ei; young men signed the roll were unable to learn. The Rev.G. A. Carter in addressed a large meeting We learn that Gov. ted to be present, was pre- ANTED-SECOND HAND FURNITURE. © Dall ‘bbis. Spring HERRING aod Labrador Persons declining housekeeping, or having HERK Toora’s building, ture o1 ‘Smith, who-was expec: fine, able bodied | vented from attending. The foliowing com- NG of superior quaiity, in store and for arr | Prices ih HARTLEY & BROTHER, apl0-2w 99 and 101 Water st , Georgetown, A member of the Seventh Regiment ‘passed through this city on yesterday and ‘nformrd one t more tin 40 members of the omery to join tife Con- is opinion not 35 men missioned officers were elected :—Captain, H. M. Knight; ist Lieut . M. Smith; 24do.,J. ¥’ bonn; 34 do. H. B. McElfresh. ‘They adopted the name of Slemmer Guards. f citizens of the Fourth Ward, of our citizens same had gone to Mon DST—A diamond and opal STUD. A iiberal fedevate forces—that in t 240 D reward will ve given for it, if ls: BOOTS AND SHOES, A LARGE LOST AND FOUND. dn BARGE Srd varies fet |) cored at 144 Bricge street, near tho amn- | m , and for s%l925to 30 per cent. v then the usual prices, api5-2t* | ma23-Im A. NEWBER would consent to come to Washington, atd that be himself was on bis way South to votunteer. This statement does not agree exactly report current that the to the Metropolis. The unpleasant weather that has more than a week past—high winds frecpientl be House, Seventh night, a volunteer company was organ Purpose of tendering t AKEN UP—A BAY HORSE, harne ‘wazon, The hores is lame in ‘tue 1¢ Per Propeller 8. Seymour, fore ‘oot. The owner is requested to come | 75 barrels and 100 half barreis of plassey, Collins & ir sorvices to the Govern- meut for the defense of the country. Col James Elder, of Pa , was unanimously elected captain, and the following lieutenants Were chosen :—Ist Lient., Thos. Meusha’ gallant 7th was on dts way O H. Birkhead; | and heavy rains—has o; JUST ARRIVED, fom Philadelphia, » Pre ty, hat Co’s Philade!pbia DRAFT AL r sale by Poway “FF DUNNING? faz 4 ARNY & SHINN. . PP Cente: D 200 BBLS. PRIME CIDER AILY perated to the detrignent of e Potomac—and, except, at the lower landings, but few shad and herring jobn Glover. Fifty. iX men signed the bey resolved to call the company the the fishinz shores on th. Cameron Guards To-day, the officers go to the War Department for the purpose of tendering the services of the compan: The mechanics’ on the Capitol Extension heid ‘The gillers have doi nothing for several days. and strong current jn the ri ne compayatively here is now a freshet to the Government. = | Expested per sohooner Mary Ann McGee BOARDING from Boston. This Gider is A No, I, and is jor eale . in lots to suit purchasers, ARNY & SHINN’S ARD-—Ploacant Rooms. with Board, can be | _foz Union Bottling Depot, Georgetown. Se eee UST RECKIVED— One of our Washington friends, who was so un- lucky as to Lave in bis ginta money, being unable to di! rate in Washington, came down to our terday, to try the market here. He was if bis money was bou; probable—it would last night. George Brown, Esq , in the tt O'Brion secretary. The following officers were unanimously elected: Richard Mor- in; George Brown, First Lieutenant; - Hitchcock, Secon: M. Kelly, Third Lieutenant; Wm. Meo tgeant; Matt O’Brien, Secretar t selected a name, but it is muster into the National on $1,000 of Vir- OWE DODTUIAR,. | wi pose of it atany —— & bbis $1—81—81—$1—81—$1-—81-$1-$1-$1. » 81—$1—$1—$1—$1-—$1—$1-—3$1-3$1-$1. 10 hhds.(low 476 Pa. Av. E YOUR CHOICE OF ANY ARTICLE OF FOR SALE AND RENT. jeutenant; Joseph bt—which was by r e at ten per cent. discount. Not being able to stand this, he invested bis money—which was received at pai which will prevent starvation in his family from now to the end of his life. Owing to the freshet in the Potom: company has not Guard battalion A meeting of the citizens of Capitol Hill was 10 hhds, prime Porto Rico SUGARS 150 bble. Vid Rye WHISKY, HERRING snd ALEWIVE! crushed and Refined SUGARS, bags Rio and Se OT ASSES, riced) : < For saleby JOHN 3. BOBTE. 8010 8. 476 Pa. Av JEWELRY OR RENT—DWELLING HOUSE No. 422. IN OUR STORE FOR ONE DOLLAR, in Sixteenth held last night at the Old Capitol, and it was unanimously agreed to form a military company. Mr. H. H Clark was called to the chair, and Franklin Barrett appointed secretary. Although the weather was very inclement, there wasa very A commitiee was appointed laws. The books and a large number Monticello, which left this port f on Wednesday morning last, bas bee: it will be impossible for the ger, to attempt the pas- Elegant CARBUNCLE Elegant LAVA. sage of the draw in the L, Elegant GARNET ~ large attendance here wasa re; to draft a constitution and b were then opened for signer eame forward and attached their names, and the books are still open for more. The compa: ds fair to be a large one. They adjourned after ing three cheers for the Union, and will meet again this evening in the same place. Port in the elty yesterday, that incoln had requested Mr. Jotn 3. portation of U.S troops ¢ South over the Oranve We are authorized to Barbour to allow the trans; and munitions of war to th and Alexandria Railroad that the report is entirely without foundation. he Mayor bas bad. during the past tbree da no single case before him—noteven a violation o} * Ladies’ GUARD CHAINS,.........for $1 SPLENDID ASSORTMENT. Offio-. ‘ap 16-3t* +. Sete for 91 | —— : SE AD IRNT' OR SALE.—A “Sota for 1 | FA eater ait hee cer ead cae Mnick -Sets for 31 HOUSE, containing f rooms and kitchen, with = Elogant JET... = ~e++ ----- Seta for $1 | handsome flower-garden attashed, is offered for Elegant CORAL and GOLD. ... Sets for $1 | sale, together with the entire Furniture contained Eiesant MEDALLION. ....--. Sets for $1 | astind tht, Elegant RIM MOSAIC + »---- Sete for 31 |&e sep! , ILSBON. tary Elegant PLAIN GOLD ——__.....Sets for $1 | Mulusl’ feurance Company, next to Bane of Washington. Ap 16-St Ladies’ CHATELAINE CHAINS. for 31 | (COR RENT—A pleasant three-story HOUSE, ‘Yhe cali issued in the pay ‘Young men of Washington in favor of formin anew company of Union volunteers who wi obey their country’s call at all hazards,” to meet the Monument House last night, was hand- responded to and some twenty-five names ay will have uni- equipments furnished them, we be- It is probable that they will take the name of -‘The Union Volunteers ” THE RIGHT sPiRit. The Washington Light Guards held a special meeting at their armory on the Navy Yard last fhe: Deen received that 1 ordered out for specfal service ; mature of the oath had been stated, the yesterday, for This, In the present excited state of feeling, is very creditable to the commu We understand that a flag of the Confederate States will be raised in thi t is reported that Rev. G. A. Carter and ex-Gov. Smith will be present to participate in the cere- s city, this evening. TABLE, TEA and D The locomotive heading the regniar train on CREAM PITCHE the Loudoun & Hampshire Raflroud went out from this city with the Amer- ican flag flying from its flag-steff, Remember that this is the last week d the regular season. To-night J. J. comes out strong, in two of his best charae- ters—“Rip Van Winkle’ and ‘Toodles.”” Also; A Large Assortment of JEWELRY, which | He FOR RENT AND FURNITURE of Jo. Jeiferson Generat Layo Orrice —Richard M. Ross, of Obio, and James M. Beard, of Iowa, bave been appointed Ist class ($1,200 per annum) clerks in the General Land Office Ohio, April 14 —Adjutant General issued orders carry: ty law just enacted by the al Assembly of Obto, and providin; regular militia, besldes the militia of reserve of not less than 35,000 men, to be subject to imme- diate transfer into the regular force. The regular militia has heen organized into twenty. ments, which when upon a war basi On Setutday bis office was persons eagerly inquiring for the news, and offering their services, irreapectively of 'y. to support the general government. eTROIT, April 14.—The war news crestes 2 Tbe unaaimous sentiment of the State is that the position assumed by the government must be maintained. Au impromptu of the members of the Detroit bar and influential citizens was held yesterday afternoon. ties. They passed resolutions nfederate States, ing their ijutention to stand by the old flag at all hazards. effect the mili ee Arrointep —Isnac Bond, of M4., bas been inted to a first-class ($1,200) clerkship in Office Department pind lta = — Criminat Corrt—Judge Merrick —The court met at the usual bour this moraing Judge Merrick delivered an opi demurrer of the counsel for Godard Batley to the indictment pending in this court against him, overruling the demurrer. The defendant was then arraigned on four sev- eral indictments, each of which conta’ for larceny and a count for abstracting papers and documents, the property leaded not guilty. A jailey with conspiracy, is pending, on w! was not arraigned Mr. Carlisle, for defendant, stated that there were two absent witnesses im) fense; one was the Hon. Jaceb otber Wm H. Russell, ance till the next term of the court. Mr Ould bad no objection to case for a few days. but should oppose a would not be granted. it would be necessary to pre- uestion of a continuance was being de. eu Our reporter left the court” Goddard Bailey's case was continued until the June term of the Criminal Court tit jurors were finally discharged ‘oley was broucht into court to receive aen- tence for the murder of Michael Murphy. When the Court if be bad anythi: eentence shou'd be age! be replied, “ The Lord's will be done, nothing more tosay. He wns then sentenced te be hung on the second Friday after the ng of the next term of the Circuit Court, wbi mences its term on the first Monday in May The Court then adjourned sine die make 23,000 men. anion upon the Profound sensation. of the Government composed of all ifth indictment, chai denouncing the Argxanxvnta, April 15—The publication of rociamation bas greatly in- cresed the secessinn feeling here, and business of all kinds is completely suspended. Merchants are engaged in discursing the probability of 2 pro- civil war. The impression ia Convention will instantly poss an ordinance of iecession, or call a Border-State rtant to the de- bompeon, and the ind asked for a continu- President Lincoln's longed and sa is that the Virg' doce a proper a: Mositx, April 15 —The response of President Lincoln to the Virginia commissioners is regarded as a declaration of war Ricamonp, April 15.—The President's procia- mation was received here with general execration. The public mind is fearfully excited. The seces- e that nothing could be more favor- able to their cause. Military men say they would rather die than respond to such a call Wiumineton, N. C., April 15 —The Presiden’ prociamation was received here with perfect co! tempt and indignation nouce the administration and the unanimity now prevails in pu' There was great rejoicings bere on Saturday on the reception of the news of the reduction of Fort ing to say why inst him, Union men o; reatest possible lic sentiment or AMMUNITION —To-de! Cuicaco, April 14 —The news of the surrender of Fort Sumter created a profound sensation here It was at first discredited, but when later dis- patches arrived, co: the excitement w a determination to uphold the government in en- ind maintaining the supremacy 5 bably, in case of an attack upon tbe trict from that direction. THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. ae The Feeling im New Yerk [Special Dispatch for the Star } New Yor, April 15 —Editor Star, Washington are displayed throughout the city. The Legisisture offers thirty thousand men and three millions money. to sustain the Government. Fears are felt that the Herald and Journal of Com- merce offices may be mobbed The excitement is deep and universal to sustain the Government. revious reports, il parties express forcing the law ven, Conn, April 14—The excite- intense. The streets are crowded with people who are clamoring after extres. The avl flag is flying from all pointe. Grays are holding a meeting tu anticipation of receiving a call to duty. Nasnvitve, April 13.—An enthusiastic public meeting was held here to-nsght. ‘were unanimous) ministration for t sympathizing with the Soutn Zollicoffer and others spoke. Mxxruis, April 14 —Great excitement prevalis in this city over the news from Chi reat crowds are in the streets. The event is be- ng celebrated by cannon firing, rockets, bonfires, music and dancing. InDianaPotis, April 16.—Gov. Weston baa re- ceived offers from the volunteers of the State, in- dicating that 30,000 men could be speedily raised here, if required Cixctxxati, April 15—Thbe people here are thorooghly aroused Fiags are waving in every direction, anda ‘‘Home Guard” will be imme- diately formed. New Orveans, April 13.—There was a grand muster of the city volunteer compantes this morn- ing, and peparations are makin, mouth of the Mississippi river in adopted condemning the ad- present state of affairs, and The Hon. Mr The eeting in Ph {Special Dispatch for the Star } April 16 —Editor of the Star ipbia Board of Trade to-day city, its capitalists, to the fullest extent. to the support of the Govern- ment in enforcing the laws, and maintining its Buthority, and also the integrity of the Union. working men, From Charieston. CraRLeston, April 15.—The city is unexcited. There wes some stir late in the account of fring in the offing. and various rumors however, finally ascertained. that it was a salute by the feet when Maj. Ander- son was transferred from the Isabel to the Baltic. He is now on his way to New York Capt Poster bas written to bis wife to meet bim at the St. Nicholas Hotel. in New York, on y There area great many small boats with the fleet, all witb muffled oars. The fleet is still out- side, and much interest is manifested to know how the apres board are = ingutshed ‘The fire in Fort Somter is finally ext . anda large force is employed in cleari Two companies of the to defend the ie best possible The Virginia Convention Richwonp, April 15 —The Commissioners pre- sented Mr. Lincoln’s rep A resolution was offer without comment to go into secret session to consider the report of the Commissioners. A debate followed corner of Twenty second and H Gas fix Ladies’ NECK CIIAINS .... for $1 tures complete Rent $259 per singl Gent’s VEST CHAINS, (10 different pa she Premiaes, Possession giveu the faeex patterns). oss. ..for $1 pe eat Pec BOGE ap 15-3 | ) =NT— 3 SE, N LARGE LOT OF PLATED-WARE, .,, Fwenty-second st., between [ nnd Pa. consisting of | With rix good rooms; healthy 1 eighbort: le month. Apply to GEO. KIDWELL, ERTSPOONS, FORKS, | WoSiuad Cont Daler, commer k and Fourteenti S$, CAKE BASKETS, ap 13 at CREAM LADLES, TEA SETS OF | ‘T—Four pleasantly furniehed Rooms ENIVES and FORKS, BUTTER ' With gax,on ©, between 434 andGth sts. north KNIVES, CUPS, &o., &0. | aide, No. 354, ap 13 St we can se!l nt 59 cents per article. ae. fcroce ne . sect Lonteaneee BOCOES-BOOE Ss: ti ith after Sorlock. apa if CLOS'NG OUT OUR STOCK AT A GREAT | ‘T—A FRAME HOUSE, ‘was put to each individual.member, ‘ a with an ardor that su ‘nt to the num! " nd patri ches by the officers, ulatory and patriotic speec: y the officers, we six hearty cheers for their Major Anderson, and three for our theater-goers know what his Rip Van Win- kle ts, but those only who have seen him in the ppreciate the comic richness of his lad to learn that the deserving lishment, Mr.8 W. Gleun, is to have plimentary benefit—such an one having been y alarge number of our leading rsop and the entire company, of- ees of the theater to Mr. Glenn for take the oath?” $1.00 BOOKS Selling fo: $1.25 BOOKS Selling for . $2.00 BOOKS Selling for tendered him b; citizens. Jeffe dially volunteered t SRIFIC ing seven rooms, together with the fur- SACRIFICE, | nit Jersey. avenuo, between -- sts. north 0, & new thr tory brick | aor Pa) haek pulldins, on tre : ‘oarth » 80, 86 val Sees which will be eold verg cheep. I NOW I3 YOUR TIME a RU NARD, Now Jersey 0 oxr Mo: N sts. my oN T — BRICK SE BOOKS and JEWELRY | cnt Wariner, GRICK HOUSE LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE, | 20th, at present ocoupied by Assistant Attorney the oceasion, and it will bea affair. Itcomes off, we believe, on Saturday night next. The proclamation constituted the principal Messrs. Scott and Preston (Unionists) de- clared that if the President meant subjugation of the South Virginia had but one course to pursue Difference of opinion exists as to whetber it will be best to secede immediately or await the co- operation of the border States, and it is believed the alternative propositions will be submitted to Guard are now stationed there, and it ie believed Moj. Ripley will be assigned to the command A large oumber of troops came in fromthe country to-day, nies are now encamped all zround the city em The Carolinians want to havea list on here the nextengagement. Eight thousan: men are now under arms The news of the seizure of the North Carolina forts by ber troops ts hailed here with great de- ht. The news from Virginia is considered e delegates doubted the authenticity of the , im deference to their wishes, jjourned until to-morrow, when the Convention will doubtless go into secret ses- roclamation, a: hopefal that she will be at once precipitated into disunion end the war Farther Warlike Outfit fer the South. 15.—The steamer Phila} The people here are clamorous for secession, from the interior represent the feel. A change of seuti- i ‘ongbly aroused ment in the Coaventioa is foreshadowed. final determination will undoubtedly be reached Gov. Letcher declines to ex- press his opinion openly previous to the receipt of the official proclamation tered) i . me tions, and preparing for troops ec She is nea: y veady Sorcen A meeting cof the citizens was called cements made fora public m he Government. The 7th and Sth regi- uts are understood to be im readiness for ser- vice, and volunteer companies are to be formed Gen. Ward, of the Scott Life to assist in the organizalionofa Col. Bennett, of the 25th regiment, in secret session Norroxx, April 15.—The secessionists fired one — pee hundred guns, and theres much rejoicing and enthusiasm, on account of the Port Sum- pacintly | General, Mr. MoA!mont. Possession given 8th of CALL EARLY AT A Also, » first class SPAND for business of ther G . . M High 476 Pa. Av. EVANS'S. 476 Pa. Av | F et 3 Cc Po ap 4-lw,r u EN Sgergxape.—Lastev elected Senator from Willards’ Hotel. in front of the buildin: About 11 o'clock thie morni: Home Guard of G Lieutenants Waugh, ening, Gen. Lane, the newly Kansas, was serenaded at An immense thro: ind animated Union were-made by Gen. Lane and Gen. Pom- eroy, of Kansas; Cassius M Cla and Gen. Nye, of posed by the President was fally in sentiments of devotion to the Union, and of a de- termination to uphold the G The press upon our columns forbids our ngthy account of the affair. ‘utchins, = ‘Burroughs, 4 corporals, and about 46 men, march- partment to be sworn into ser- Wz. AN cheap fe rth of Goods to be sold at reduced prises. We »pose to sel! the lollowing sohedule of Goods at ‘orash Mattings—75 pieoss, from auction. at 20, and up- ward, xt a xreat slaughter, ad Reston y; nee of the men composing the cor; > policy pep ives well for an efficient conpent in artive dor + and The company was , and the oath was and all repeating loudly and clearly nage of the oath as dictated by the magis- t is said that the call for troops in the Dis- ‘ament, freely ex- man refusing, lOc ; 2 cases assorted do ,6%c., worth 6 and SP } 2 h .—DRY GOO = Por ONG Eat Beton x Stoo | BIOR RENT—A SRICK HOUSE, coutaruins IZ rooms, with fotorwc water and gas, on | een 13th Igth, opposite Fran! quiroat WARDER & STEWAR (°8 Coal Office, corner of A and Twelfth . Also, Brick House corner Twelfth and I. ma 23-tf NT aE Moy lst. tho large and commo- Jeans—10 to 20 pieces, at 1234: worth 23. ichinond and Ain.,and other rand. Gioghams—l oase at 8c , worth 12; | oase at l2ko, the dione Bow uare, now connpiod ba bir Wee h, at 120.. worth 18, dwelling and law office, and adjoining the Spool-—l. and P Coats, wet, at $0>., worth 5), f Mr- Richard Woteek Unton Meetino THs eve: meeting of the friends of the speech will be held at th Fifth st., between D aad Cassius M. Clay, Gen. Jim Lane of Kan: Nye of Nevada, Hon. C. J. © Vaughn of K: ers.will be present. All friends of the trict bes been extended to tw: ‘The officers of the Came: formed at the Globe Hote! lest night duty this morning to Major General t bas edopted the Minie riff NG —An adjourned Union and free e id Trinity Church, E. at 73 o'clock. Col enty-five companies. Ribbons—Good Bonnet Ri!:bons for 120., worth 2, ron Guards compa Embroideries—A large asso: tment, B. Denio of Illinois, Col. other eminent speak- Crry Councits, April 15.— Board of Aldermen. a2ett FRANCK TAYLOR. oods—Poplius, Grenadines, &c., a large | HiANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS — er with @ large and general assortment, | with gas ont water Furzishec Rooms, supplied for cash, and will be sold very chen as and water,and convenient to the Patert ‘ap 1s-lweo" SUBNSON © SUTTON, | tad Boat Otte Davertmonts.for rent, Apply at | 4th and Sth ste. ms23 JUST OPENED, GENTS’ Wx. C. Parsons, Chairman. D. Buzxp, Secretary Tue Last Sensation Rumo! tarersof material for consumption in the States have been circulating a-rumor that the Gav- ernment troops in and around bablt of searching the 01 Into the city to market. for mentor the faterest di 774 DR payment jas bonds of the Washington eee The Weshieston Hat. border is city are in the ns of farmers coming ‘here is, of course, no the 8pothecar| ng March 31, 1861; referred to TORE FOR RENT.—A large Store-room welt Pests Wana WaRRAR Ota | ren 5 en Eolt Hate aud Cape, ‘Commission Merchants, corner Nimith stroct Goose i ives fe or ~ south side Pa. avenue. mar il ost cash price. fe) ENT—A three brick HOUSE. - BR Lia Nr METZ’s ste eh in eeelenian: with cag fa ic) AGE, fia tore, 236 Pa. ay, ap iteost “BetW.12th and isth ste, | Hires completo, on aes COTTAGE this truth whatever in the story. Parke, in JUST RECE: yard attached, corner street north and 14th LO espe, cl bts ae noe | EE ta ed HO tole several pieces of meat,, Fortunately, the ent was such that.no very serious | ned by the proprietor. Robert Gamble was 4r- iceman Bri, bid break- a fem: named) before Justice Donn: committed to jail for court. on, L. DEM A _apiveotw No. 534 Seventh street, SCeanOn STEAM SQOURERS, BALTI- EMITTED TO Jai. esterday by Ly a house and assau E Arhs He was taken and was by him =a communication from the ase of two copies of Cushing’s law and ve assemblies for the use of the 1. Jones also offered x joln hoisting of the sunrise to sunset; ways and means the Aldermen’s joint resolution ‘te Mayor to heve the inauguration ved forthwith, with an emend: Sraaerm NT) ments of health. 83 18 the conseque: th of utter paraly zatio « Vigor to the broken constitution, wh: sortted matte wear ; i, B.—No dregs taien a: nm invented or djs- | ex, bie of both se: es in © ostetter’s Celebrated Stomach ters" Many who reflect wu; phe bene A gone too far to ime: +, and peer i Refuigions for United States | ol vol- fos ene pt Fm preety Bee s FRE Cie Ki STrIN, \ aid failed enti! jou OND AND POTOMAC STEAMBOAT} ‘tra Flour, best brands, Family do. do, > 0, PP y of Green and Bi Tess leans and Porto Kico arses i and Lemons constantigcon hand on com- Gj Rare | Between G aad H no ist” ar caderattadane Sanda reat ead He FOR RENT The fine BRICK HOUSE No. ted water troaghonte Ana'yara sable Ei £& ' i 5 Cy, ind ;nuorhood. to ; Satine SSSR Ths Soh ote i TI wie WP. SHEDD. $02 Euxvanmnsr., | READER, : be ERUSE Tho fol'pwing statemnontand then judgs ory the tre OE, ual. | ABRAM CULE, of Brooklyns:N. Swell Cuitainn, ‘and Carpets. Algo, | known citizen there, suffersd 1 ry ie e@ lemen’s Clothiag oan be clean | for some ae ie pete it) tui i substanoe by which they will s00n become | tried AY EK'S rlLLs, wai en according to thereby savin; the |e dite fon pref pe ine retired tne 4 of @abiug over. nae ere ‘ma 1 = | Soar theses hel ee ree ee hie compan IN TON ‘ hic Mouthiy fora pee? lon ‘ | v | eruption Min Slat Beck arsecgn eye ee leer American edit, | 1 ted convened, with road end bas on the F. oustitution, 5 | oh ¥ ‘as of very {oublecome . os took 278 Pa. av., bet Mth and 12th vi GosPoUNd: Bxn i ha aod eae iain Needs gah CHANGE OF 5 IDULE. i, ter fei ned MOON leave the whar for the Souta aran elt sir : aiomierasas* ere stys his command will sapport the Orders have been received from Washi: mn to fill up ail the Federal regiments as speedily as The recruiting effices are crewded with applicants The Second Regiment of New Jersey will ten der thetr services to the Government. Wide Awukes, it is said, will ui tated that Gov. Olden, of New Jersey few days tender the Government several thousand troops The Virginia Convention. Rickmonp, April 1 ecret seesion 4 r. It is said that an order has been received at the navy yard to fit out the steam frigate Merrimac, which will tow out to sea all the war vessels now Fifteen hundred dollars bave been paid to the State Inspector to release the vessels recently seized under the Inspection Law. red te the Confederate States. Montoomery, Apri rived here witb an offer to President Da an entire division of Teunessee troops. Everybody is delighted with the encouraging A prominent gentleman from that State telegraphs here that Virginia will Probably secede to-morrow. Presidents Proclamation at Moentgemery— More Treops to be calied imte Service. 16.—The Cabinet of the read President Lincoln’s pro- clamation amid bursts of laughter. The Secretary of War authorizes the statement that thirty-two thousand more troops will be called. out to-day, to mcet such forces as the Government at Washington may call in the field. ‘The Convention is lauded Pickens to Ex-Gov. Wiss ts eleven vessels off the bar, the ships of wer having instituted a blockade oo rs here express a confidente thet Nonsense —Ep Stan | heuled down the of its editorial column, the flag of A telegram from Gen. Scott will resign Moxtcomagry, April now disunion Confederate States Later Frem Earepe. Portiann, April 16.—The North Briton arrived here this morning. Warlike rumors on the con- tinent are on the increase.” LovisviLug, A: vered frem the first Companies are enlisting for the Southern Con- iv, end several will start to-morrow. generally deplore the positions in recent news con- and they have not TT RIMNINGs: New styles ef Lad os’ TaONns variete. just recer _ “Ts Mrs. LOWE'S, 297 Pa. B SUBSCKIBERS HA NG tUOD>. they rv peal berstieeechcen ES8 TRIMMINGS The citizens Mr. Lincoln’s Mr. Buchanan's Upinien on the Crisis. April. 15.—Mr. Buchanan poten pre eyts tom Election of U. 8. Senater. pow. ‘The California Pony Ex- press of the 34 fost. has arrived. 5 ~ McDougal bas been been elected United States The Moutgomery Cabinet. Moxteomsny, A! “Phe Cabinet bere will await Mr. Lingoln’ jon before yeraantion of prions, 27 tet sxe ae ae PA tween a ‘Tus Waarmen.— Tbe RDA: }, Ce

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