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_LOCAL NEWS. Wasnineron Navy Yau> —Our Navy Yard now presents a more animated aspect than it has before in many years. The strange vessels in our aoe of tren bs wee = 5 of ‘ht uy e irves, and the small army phe there. together with the throng of vist it an appearance of life and bus‘ ness al refreeh- ing Im these times of commercial stagnation. For several days our wharves have been crowded with never before seen in this region, ™meny of which still remain, while others are constantly coming and going with troops, naval Stores, guns, ammunition, &c. Thesteamer Day- light, which brought the bag; scrubbed and weshed. preparatory for leaving. The wharf ts covered with boxes, bales, and packages, awaiting removal to the quarters of the troops for wkom were brought, and the orew. having nothing to lounging about the ge waiting the order to east loose and be off She will probably sail to- Gay or to-morrow. The steamer Coatzacoalcos, which carried the Texan troopsto New York, lies close by the Pensacola, and is now discharging a heavy load of freight. Along her decks are ra: bundies of bay, and her gorgeous saloons are filled almost to the ceiling with immense boxes and piles cf baggage Upor @ large number of gun: wand batteries, &c. T! swings quietl \e ing 4 unlike an officer or marine appears for a moment ebove the bulwarks Several iittle steam-' are crowding and puffing in among the craft loaded with wood and coal, snatching one away here and dropping another there, amid the shouts ef those who are in constant ion of dan- er to their tubs from the crowding and squeezing of new comers The Baltimore and Mount Vernon, each with a 32-pounder and a large quantity of shot and shell, left 2bout haif-past six p.m. on a cruisedown the river. The guns all bore on the Virginia side, and the officer in charge of one remarked to his amen that * If Alexandria fired a musket at him as be passed by be should toss beck a shell—balf a dozen if be had time.” Among the freight taken oa beard were several boxes of Bharpe'tifiesand Three or four thousand cha: of fixed ammuni- tion ‘These boats sre sent down probably to re- ronneltre the heights along the river. Just pre- vious to setting off {t was whispered around among the Seventy-tirst Regiment of New York that several of their companies were to be thrown into Fort Washington torepel an expected attack, and all hands brisked up ina lively style, each hoping that his should be one of the lucky com- panies. Panaozs Yesterpay AFTERNOON —The dress parade of the Rhode Island Regiment yesterday afternoon, in front of the Patent Office, drew to- — an Immeuse crowd of spectators. The ines were drawn up in Seventh street, oj ite the building, and the entire regiment reviewed by Gov §; ue. The entire band was out, and during the parade discoursed delicious music The precision and order with which the regiment Se — ae Rocuntawe was eaeeratet on w! miration every military person who witoessed it, and the universal exclamation ‘was that the Rhode Island boys “ wear the bell.”” At the dismissal, three tremendous cheers were given by the spectators for Rhode Isiand. ‘We may add, while on this subject, that there ‘Aree “Daughters of the Regiment’ with the Rhode Islanders; viz: Miss Sarah Bezely, Mrs. Kate Brownell. and Miss Maria Straban ’ T: “re charming, toteliigent ladies, full of life an aoimation, and accompany their brothers, bus- Hands, and fathers, for the reason that they utter! Tefnsed to be lett at home, when those so near an. ‘esr to them were marching to the defense of ‘heir country. Tbey propose to make themselves — a$ nurses in the ee a A undress also accompanies thoroi y-pro- vided Rhode Island Regiment. eae The Massachusetts Sixth, and the New York Seventh Regiments paraded in the east grounds of the Capitol at 43 o’clock, and went through the ceremony of irouping their colors The fences surrounding the grounds were lined with Spectators. The Seventh Regtment executed with usual skill and precision a number of maneuvers ‘The various companies of the N. York Twelfth Regiment were out on drill jn front of their quar- ters (La. avenue) during the afterncon. ‘The ‘Zouave drum corps atiacbed to this regiment yes- terday afternooa went through a variety of skill- ful maneuvers in front of the residence of General Scott, corner Sixth st. and Louisiana avenve, and executed adrum serenade with so much excel- lence as to challenge the unanimous admiration of the crowd that flocked around them. The band. of the Tweifih played in the mean time a number = ‘trioUe airs, whereat the spectators cheered ustily. The Pennsylvania volunteers, rear cf the City Hail, are assiduous in thetr drill exercises, and ar idly acquiring ficienc: of Uncle Sam's infantry were drilled in the City Hall lot last evening, | sees their exercises with the martinet exactness peculiar to the “regulars.” Massacuvserrs anp New Yorx.—At a meet- ing of the Eighth Massachusetts Regiment, last Monday, a series of resolutions were adopted ex- pressing their high appreciation of the heart: welcome extended to them by the Seventh Regi- mentof New York upon thetrarrivalin Annapolis and their gratitude for the generousente:tainment furnished them by the Seventh on the afternoon of the 27th inst., when they were really jn need, and especially for the voluntary sabecription raised among therm for the benefit of one of the Officers of the Eighth, who was accideutally wounded a few days since. In conclusion, they zai Sag haar the Seventh oe €, we would go, where lodge we woul e, and, if ever their cones go down before pyecs of the enemy, the Eizhth of Massacbusetts would be the first to avenge their fall with the heart's blood of every man.” GvaxpHovsz—James Welsh, accused of as- sauit and batteryon Wm Adams. (colored,) with intent to kill; sent to jail for trial William 4. Taft, charged with ‘robbing a drunken men named Homan, was taken to the guardhouse. Taft said he wasa soldier in one of the Massa- chusetts Regiments, and that the old man w:s also of the same regiment, and he was taking Bim home and bad taken bis pocket-book to keep it for him. This morning the old man being sober, stated that he isa citizen of Washington; don’t belong to the Massachusetts or any other regiment, and moreover don’t know Taft H treated 2 crowd of soldiers in some resta 4 ‘Taft was sent over to jail fortrial. Pink Cokeley, pn with throwing stones and swearing pro- fas ,» Was sent to Queenstown for 60 days, in defauli of security and costs. Fuse to se Ratsxp —The fiag purchased by tbe voluntary contributions of the clerks in the Patent Office, to be hoisted over that building, is to be raised on to-morrow (Thursday) at 12 m The flag is 24 feet long by 16 wide. Several of the members of the Cabinet wil! Probably be Eo at the ceremony and will participate in raising Some remarks mey be expected from Gov Sprigue, and the Rhode Island band ‘Will discourse some patriotic music. ‘YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, the President of the United States, accompanied by the Secretary of of the various regiments ‘ ‘resident expressed uch satis- and bis officers, and the building was ‘hode Isiand Regiment. ton PostronzD —The e¢: + concerned In the killing of Boyd poe Rend last Sunday, has their cells without an order from the command- ing officer. The other cases are postponed for the same reason. AcctpENT To a SoLpigR —Last even! ng, amem- ber of the New York Twelfth Regiment, jn out of the quarters of his company, (old Sig eee Purry Lanceny —Tbis moruing, a colored boy med Peyton Day was arrested by policeman joyd upon a of robbing the residence of a in Seventh Ward. te was held In Pape the officer stolen pro while search was being made for » When « final hear- ice Donn. }-Nintx.—One company of this regi- it arrived bere last night from ‘Annapolis, in cbarge of the regimental aor: The regiment in to-day. At9\ o'clock goes mg in forty nortbern passengers, and all the tthern mails, which came through Ville to that city. No troops arrived and none had arrived at the Junctio! from Annspolis. The Sixty-Ninth is at the Junc- tion await ‘he field ie the leader of {heir excellent regi- mental band, to which is added an efficient drum corps. The Sixty ninth bas been guatding the road through from Annapolis to the Junction for several and their deportment towards the Mary! Lp sa has been so unexceptionable that the citizens along the lineon Monday last a pointed a committee, which waited on Col C. tbank him and bis men in their name for the cou: which had been extended eoruntcs Booey entire }» Since their oecupation of the line. —e of soz ovlsiennat the commend ——— wo persons, one acharge of theft, andt other charged with treasonable designs. His name ts Granville, and suspicious papers were fourd onhim. He ‘wae cent under guard to An- napolis, placed in the hands of Gen. Butler. Great cu ty is manifested by our citizens to see this regiment, and the ratlroad station is be- seiged at all points, expectation of their arrival. They are to > genie at the late Columbia market, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thir- teenth street, and at the old on Buildings. Teeater.—Our cozy Washi: Theater was reopened last night for a short spring season, and the per , Sprightly and amusing, afforded & very agreeable relaxation from the grim stern- ness of out-of-doors effairs. © Sim & Co.” was very bly per- formed Indeed; after which caine the recitation by charming Miss Mann, of Tennyson’s ‘‘Cha-ge of the Light Brigade,” which was delivered with #o much spirit, and struck the audience apropos to the times, that it was rece! ved wit! e most extravagant applause. A pleasant farce con- cluded the performances To-night, the military drama of ‘‘The Maid of Crotssey,”” and the amusing farce of ‘\M. id Mrs. Peter White ” By request, Miss Mann will again recite “The Charge of the Light Brigade.” The excellent music afforded nightly by With- era's orchestra ts alone inducement enough for a visit to the Theater. ae ne — Me Edii I have re pase gral un! Present at the general conduct of the soldiers bere, and regret, deeply that even a few instances have occurred, within day or two, of the bad behavior of any. For th! x the innocent must suffer more or less in public pcnorgner with the guilty. Ps he give the se- cession’ an opportunity isparaging the character of all, and the southern press will teem with exaggerations and slandets To correct this state of affairs in 2 measure, it will be necessary for company commanders to limit the number each day on pass, and retain a register of their names; see that in leaving their quarters they are regiment and company ind, when the necessity exists e public any of their misbe- — — publish oe names, but their regiment and com: . In this way the at alone will suffer. lee as Soren is Desperate Attempts to Fire a Horst — ¥ y, no less than four attempts were made by some party unknown, to fire the Union Hotel, G wo, and two attempts have been made to-day. A strict guard has been placed upon the building, and strenuous sfforts are being made to detect the parties to this extraordinary incendiary attempt. By SHILLIXGTon’s fast express we have Ralti- more papers of this morning and New York pa- — of yesterday. The Colonel is a public bene- ctor. To M.D. Russell, Seventh street, another en- terprising dealer, we are indebted for copies of = sae, and for Philadelphia papers of yester v. Frovur, &c —The prices of flour have declined since the panic orcasioned by the removal of the flour from Georgetown a week ago. range from $3.50 per barrel for superfine to S11 for family. There will be no lack of provisions, as our merchants are to-day arranging for the re- ception of provisions in abundance. Yourmrut Mitirary fine looking com- pany of boys from Georgetown paraded through Pennsylvania avenue this morning, in new uni- forms, consisting of red pants, dark blue jackets, with orenge facings, and fatigue caps. They were accompanied by martial music, and pre- sented a very handsome appearance. Saverz DRitt.—The recruits of the Pennsy!- vanta volunteers stationed at the City Hall, were kept in constant drill by their officers yesterday— first in squad and then in company drill Yes- terday afternoon one of the men fainted while on drill in Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street Music ar THE Presient’s Grovxns.—Tbe music by the fine band of the Seventh Regiment in the President’s grounds will commence at five o'clock this afternoon, and continue two hours A TELEGRAPH has been made connecting the Arsenal, the Navy Yerd. the Capitol, Executive Mansion, and other public departme: —__—___ Tux Pottcr.—Our police failed to receive thelr usual wages this morning, although it is the reg- ular pay day. iy Asotner Stream A steamer came up this Morning with provisions and military stores for the troops quartered here. See elsewhere the notle e a meeting of the Phenix Bullding Society, to be held to-nizht. We, the andorsigned, Dry Goods Merchants on Sexe mth siren, ae eee our Py td Pp Z sineas 2t 7 o'eloe! m m ex . from Bay acto SeptePaber heniernaeey SxeePted,) Hrece Swann & Co., DAK. aLL, M Eee Gone, A Bx ‘W. W. Buxpetrs, * Covens —The sudden changes of our climate sources of Pulmeaary. Bronchtal ‘and Gsthmatte Affections. Experience having proved that sim: remedios often act sj uy and certainly when taka im tho early stares of tho pete at =eee had to “ ‘oches,” oF ZONE CS, titation of the ‘Throat be disease, reco: * Brown's 3 t the Cold, C over so slig attack may Sin Prof. Wood's advertise- 5 it will interest you, ‘th He Cordial ta FFLICTED '—Ko to read ‘a MeLeau’s Strengthen: ‘umfier,in another column, Prnnixs, * Persons desiri i i al find for exchange at t Stat Oma courts, ac MARRIED, evening of the 3)th ultimo, by the Rev. P "D. D ROBERT ‘OlTMAN toM +youngest daughter of John T. Cle: all of this city sth ultimo, by Rev. P. Light Wilson, WALLINGSE ; M, WALLING FOR ‘acd Miss SAL +o DIED, ELIZABETH L A ROBERTSON. 1s of the family are respectfully Tavltod rom kart tiene Ne dst . ie a ie . between 4th and Sth streets,’ * eee ee ——————_ SPeciu“L NOTICE TO. thank all Indsntes’ to ome s00n 88 pdssib'e, and sepUule Pe®oProsats FOR COAL AND WOOD. Orvicy Suczxtary oF Sznatz U.8., 8, . Smarep POsALS will be received at this till 12 0’ nex! Fis: felon Kuda the i May t, History of the United Nath ‘The Rive of the Derek Reo gon Lothrop Motes; 3 vals ie Weaver -f Ravelol, - by the ‘Silas Marner, author of “Adem its ; paper 50 N og ae thes ap 2s near F. SELLING OFF AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE PRECARIOUS AND DEPLORABL to convert our Goods into money, and aac we of DRY & departments, can productio: An early call is solicited, as we desire to close out the Stock as speedily as possible. ap 30 3t BOARDING. Ee neta a: SP NE ng Boake AND ROOM —Board. with Parnished Koom on the seco: d floor, may be had No, 458 Tweifth st., betwors G and H. ap 39 St" Byeeare private fami'y having four arge, Airy Front Roome (oonnecting) weull reat them, with o or gentlemen and their wi 443 Ninth st., second door 0 gentiemen, without children: e@ the Patent ap 27 4) FOR SALE AND RENT. F2% RENT—Two large FURNISHED RUOMS, at No. F streot, between 9th and Wth__ Roard next door, my} S:* HK ROOMS LATELY OCCUPIED BY ays el of kai adst of 08, 1? Judge Greenw: nes, 1 506 E street, between 34 and ath ttreet=, ‘© now for rent at r-duced prices, They are hand- mols furnished. No children in ths house, m1- RENT—Two BRICK HOUSES of the oy tuated on Ninth between M very convenient, with ¢: ent moderate if taken immedin Inquire of Mr. WELLS, opposite the buildings ort WMH CAMPBELL, No 383 Pa aven e, between 43s and 6th sts.. south side Bp 3° St ‘OR RENT—A small BRICK HOUSE Eighth st,, near the Northern L herty Market Ouse. con’ ing Grooms. Also, a Brick H suse, 8 rooms, 575 M stroet, naar Seventh, next door to the subsoriber, 576 M street Bp 29 3t JAS. M. TOWERS. Fo, SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY.—The undereigned wili sell or exchange their FAR M of 955 acres, 79 of which is in timber, mules from onral. will Georgetown, and 2 distant f: pessons ‘wishing to purchase er exchani ply to HOMILLER & DUVALL, Butch, ers. ap Z7-lw* OR RENT—HOUSE No. 440 E street, be- tween 6th and 7th, o three-story brick. ‘with attic, convenient to the Post Office, Patent Offics, and Center Market, Apply to Dr. JAS. J. Wak- ING, E street, No. 444. F R REN T—A desirable HOUSE meation, 401 Twelit and sp 2 streets north. [ 7 FO SALE OR REN A FRAME HOUSE, contaiming seven rooms, together with the fur- niture, situated on New Jersey avenue, b: M and N sts. north. Also, a new three-story brick house, with back buildin: m the same squars, (He. 150 Fourth st ) Also, some valusi#e LOTS, _ of which wiil be sold very cheap. Inquire of J. YNARD, New Jersey avenue, between M N ap 4-tf a Fo RENT—A BRICK HOUS eontainin, 12 rooms, with Potomac water and gas, on t, bet=sen 18th aud iéth, opposite Frank.in Fannie. Inguireat WARDER & STEWARI'S ood and | Office, corner of H and Twel sts. Also, Brick House corner Two!fth and I. ma 2-tf ANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOM ‘our handsomely Furnished Rooms, sup} with gas and water,and convenient to Fatect and Post lce Departmonts, for rent. Appiy at 490% Massachusetts avenue, north side, between 4th a ts. a 23 k A large Stors-room or Pa, avenue, i ning Our auction rooms, for to WALL & BARNARD, Anetion sion Merchants, corner Ninth street le Pa. avenus. mar it T—A three story brick HOUSE, con- taining 8 rooms, in good order, with gna fix- tures complete, on stroet, between 4th and Sth. Also, 8 two-story brick COTTAG yard attached, corner of F will be moderate: “ASpin ak Ado ele ees wu moderate, Apply al elfth street, between & and H. no 13-tf FOR RENT The fine BRICK HOUSE No. 100 West st., Gocrgetewa, at present ocen pied by tho eubsoriber. it has 12 rooms, with gas ‘Seood neieblorhoed. Ayo te TAB A MRS Min aoc en le a a éruper. igi ‘oe 25-40 GEURGETOWN ADVERT’MTS OST—On Mont tween Goorgets od STORE FOR REN it. Appi aud Commis mornin, the 2th instant, be- n the Circle, (Pa. av, pain gold CHAIN SAL. with oost-of-srme raved on it. Beirg an old family rec, a liberal Tew! wil be givon if delivered to me at my Dreg Store. 156 Bridge at., Georgetown. Bp3 3st Gt O. M. SOTHORON, Fez HENT—From bia! 1st, &n exoe; story FRAME HOUS) 0. 130.0n Green street hetween West and Stoddar! streots, adjoin- ing tia of Robert Dodge, rq. Tho house 18 26 <6t 'r nt, containing a passage way and 7 room, besides & servant’s recom, kit oF re room.and smokehou e. ith: A Grge piazza running fromthe front pas Attached to the house isa large h excellent fruit,rs peach, apricot, pi rlumb,and grape, end se; fi wire at the corner above, No. 136, SAMUEL CLARK, ent two- > JUST ARRIVED, ER Propeller $. Seymour, from Phil 75 barrels aud 100 half barrels of Manacy Tine & Co's Philsdeiphin DRAFT ALE. For'sale by faz ARNY & SHINN. Day 200 BRIS. PRIME CIDER Expected per achooner Mary Ann McGee from Boston. This Cider ie A No. 1, and ia for sa: in lots to suit purchasers. fe 22 ARNY & SHINN’S Union Bottling Depot, Georgetown. UST RECEIVED— 10 ubds. prune Porto Rico SUGARS: I bbls. tnd Rye WHISKY, HERRING end AUEWIVES, ; Crushed and Refined SOARS, To htdn (iow priced) MOLAREES, » hhds. (low priced s For enio by JOHN J. BOG elphia, FOR STAMPING A PACERT OF PAPER AND ENVELOPES FO MATCH, atthe METROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE, PHILP & SOLOMONS, . Laurence’s esishrated Linen Papers, Asem I ivapetitam Milioe” ben be , se % ly 332 Pa. av., bet. 9t! and 10th ets, WASHINGTON LOCK HOSPITAL. R. SHUMAN hss, after an experience of ten yeare, established the above refuge from Jabe led Indian or German doctors, etenders of witcnoraft and impostors in gen- 6 whero a sure and speedy ‘athe world for ai: improps and evil habits, gonorthm, gleet, semica! weal nei uilis, primary secondal and tertiary, Organic weaknes*. pains in the ji strictures, geanrai debility, prostation, nervou-ness, restices nights, palpitation of the heart, ringing in the ears, loss of m mory, confusion, melancholy. atiections ofthe head, throat, ac d » end all those peouliar disorders rising trom the indisoretion of youth, rendering them unfit for either business, study, society, or marriage. Dr. S. has the grestest remodie world for of the b ood. x. stricturee, sy phillis, seminal weaka c. There is no case in wh'ch they fail to cure in from 3 to6 days, Victims of these horrible complaints, who would ‘Wish to be val mon and ornaments to society, uid embrace the earliest opportu. ity for relish. , Shuman has made the most comp ete arrange- ents for the some of hi in the known uarter+, necessary avle as pe would be at than half the cost. Dr. Shu reet and Pennsylvania avenue. Clarendon Hi. opposite the National Hotely Washington. DG.” °?? sons ata distance should enclose oe for return postage. joe hours,9 A. M.to 10 M. Various parties have been entin-d trom my i: stitution by certain swindiers on bsck street: ity, who will it til if A word to the wis Revol EAT GE HAR alae of « OYSTERS, pea ath BE QO faye ber. xth utel Dor to call ana get the worth o your a . M. YY apit-tt T. M. HARVE THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HARTFORD. . ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, 83,889,411 00, . DIVIDENDS DECL. is ED ANNUALLY, PAID eet es LIFE A KED. 1861 Dividend, 50 per cent. MPIGEATH R RNGWLGE Agena | . en! ap 2~9",tr M ING NEW 'ON FREE EXHIBI- viNianinh, Sooke Feith 460 Sevecth st. N. BA: hove 8 Sears pat, between 8 he situated on the river riad, about ten |p R. BRICE HALL, 375 SEVENTH STREET, between I and K. MEDICINES. B DR. JOUNSIOSN, ALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL, Has discovered the most Certais Effectual Remedy in the World, POR ALL DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE, LET NO FALSE DELICACY PREVENT. | APPLY IMMEDIATELY, 4 CURE WARRANTED, OR NO CHARGE, IN FROM ONE TO TWO DAYS. Weakness of the Back, Swrictures, A! | weys oad Bladder, involont eral Debi 5 Lan; pitstisu of the Heart or Giddiuess, Du Fections of bie of, Yeuehtheve Dreadful and Destructive Prac- tices which render Marrisge impossible, aud destroy Body md Mind. MARRIAGE. ManniED PERSONS, or Young Mes contemplating Mar- iage, being aware of ‘physical weakness, organic debility, Gehrinities ify Cured. He who imaelf under the care of Dr. J. may re ously confide jn his houor as a gentleman aud confidently rely upon his ekill as « physician. OFFICE No. 7 SOUTH FREDERICK ST. d side going from Balnmore street, a few doors from ai ot to observe name and number. Leters DR. JOHD Member of the Royni College of ate from one of tie most e the greater part of whose f London, Paris, Phiiadeiphi some of the moat astoomling cu mauy troubled with ringing in leep; aehfuln de- in the United head aod cing alarmed at ith frequent bloshing, attended ement of mind, were cured imme- i. TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE. Young Men and others who ha the Gert practice indulged in w goently learned from evil companions, or at achool, the effects of felt even when asleep, and if not cured, ¢ impossible, and destroys both mind aud ly invumedintely. of the sad and melancholy w a the muess of Sight, Loss of Muscular er, Palpitation of tne Hex epay, Nervous Irriva- Derangement of the Digestive Functions, General 7, Symptoma of Gi tion, de. ALLY feartal effects on the mind are much to f Memory, Confusion of Ideas, Depreasion of Sprrits, Evil Forebos vi of Society, Self-Di trust, Love of Solitude, Timidity, etc., are some of the ev: produced. . NERVOUS DEBILITY.—Thousands can now jndge what is the cause of their declining health, losing their vigor, becom- ing pale, cervous mud emaciated, having a singular appearance about the eyer, cough or aymptome of consurmp- tion. DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE. When the misguided and imprudent rotary of pleasure finds he has imbibed tne seeds of this painful per 0 ili-timed sense of shame or di rs him from applying to those w ctrhility, can alone befrien: of ignorant and d of curing, filch mis pec month th, or substance, trite, long'as the amailest fee can be ob- him with ruined beslth to of that den 2 of e "thront, Hes 1g With frightfol rapidity e dreadful -evferings by sending him to that un- discovered country from whose boutae uo traveler returns DR. JOHNSON’S REMEDY FOR ORGANIC WEAKNESS AND IMPOTENCY. important remedy weaknessof the and fell vigor restored. Thousand: most nervous and debilitated, who bad lost ail Lops, ua deen imunediately relieve: All impediments to Marriage, Physical or Meatal Di iftertions, Lows rentive Power, Nervous Irritabilicy, Tremblio se cr Exbzzetion of the most fearful tind poet E 1 operations per! performed by Dr. Keperters of the px and many other per again before the Dr. J. H. 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A: y STRENGT REN XG CORDIAL, and inke it ie only reme that jucify the Hined fucronghiy onder the cane Une urengibes ‘One texepeonfal taken ¢ fasting for Chelei Seis propeiesr © ie Didiesat. Principe! Depet ea corner of Pine streets, Gt. houis, Bs. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment, (THE SEAT LINIMENT IN THE WORLD.) SGronchile or Coitres Parhiyeia, ‘New: Coren ey Y's Oys-| Bi ; Crkepeated LiniMENT | use: Y jon Faved a life of dis Grepitude and misery by the use of this invaluable remedy. MeLEAN'S ee NIC OIL LINIMENT Purity and boal ths feulase sores tn'am toereaibie CLEARS CHLE: and reliable remeé: Windgails, i i Spratees Beeloes, Serascnens ina, Braises, i or Cellar ‘Cus, Sores, er Wounds, itisan infallible remedy. Apply id as directed end a eure ts corinin an Cedar © 2 ie the g te Seavey LonmEnr. Corns? Tuird and Pine ots, 8 eee a Poteet erceretan’ te es, Moment : i—German C rashes, ks. ¥ 2 STATE OF PUBLIC have determined to sell off our entire stock ODS at a great reduction from former prices. The stock is full and complete in all comprising an assortment of all the new and desirable fabrics of Foreign and Ameri- Speedy and only McbEA! REKATRENING CORDIAL ts « sever- qpsvdy cure for incipient Cnnamaption, Wttcens ‘Menstruation, tim Urine palm rpen }, end it will clean, 4 short tims. For Saddle inevery et TB Bet Load iw ata, Par- 8 jocaw King j CLoraine AND CLOTHING MATERIALS Nave Deranrernr, Bureau of Provisions and a rt: 4, Srranate Prorosats, sealed una ond) Oopneal » Crothing and C oth Wil he reosi vet at his offfae uc m.on the Sth car of next, for and deiver ng ¢on r-ceiving eixty da) erch <r eithe Pas Cto bine and quantities of t wh th ending ou Class ~ wee satinet trowsere, —. bn Class 2.—Seamlexs Clotht ue & pea jackets ue felteaps.......2 2! Class 3.—Flannel fits fisnnel overshirts. .. be day of June, 1862, viz —Cloth Clothing. By Bi : - 3,000 flanne! undershirts oon -3 lus flannel crawers.. = Class 4.—Linen Clothin, Canvas duck trowszers. ._ ..... Barnsicy sheeting frocks... Class 5.—Blue Satinet. 6 satinet.. . ‘3.000 - 3,900 .. 3,000 000 Biue Naokin.... Class 8. Calf skin laced shoes. 8, 4, p akin shoes "a Class 10. a. Mattreeses (with 2 covers for each). Class 11.—Blanlets Blankets ...........—.... — Class 12.—Handkerchie/s. Bieok si!k handkerchiefs......... Offers may_bs made for one or more cinsses, at the option of the bid: but all the articies em- braced ina c'ses must be bid fur sch class w.li be oonsid-red by iteelf, and the contract for tha cites wil be awarced to the bid- amloss clothing eh, lue, mate of go i1_e«nform in ‘the sizes, co.or, grade o: and inall other respects to ths samples de; atthe Navy Yards. ‘the for bius oloth trowsers shall be twill- Wool, and pure indigo biue, wool dyed. It hedge composed of 4 white All preces under 173, ouncos 3 and enon bale of avout - yards mast average 18 ou: or yard "The Satinet must be 27 inches wide inside of list, With @ heading to co e-ntain in each piece avout 22 ya must bs cotton, pure indigo b'ue, ya the filing wool, pure indigo blue, Each baie of 4 sards aver huif ounces to the yard must picoes put wgth, 27 inches wide. weighing five ounces per yard, with @ list on each edgs of four White woo.on thread» woven tc the whuie lencta of the piece. T. be packed in baies of ien pieces, od separately without contsin 5m and 1x No piece to havo a .oss averag. Lthan 48 ounces per yard. The Uvershirte, Uncershirts, and Drawers must , f tiannel like the above arnaley Sheeting must be free from cotton, 80 inches in width; weiglit, tweive ounces 31-100 per yard; textare, 4 by 410 1-19 inch. Tne Canvas Duck must betree trom cotton, 27 Inones in wisth, and about sé yards in ihe piece, double thread ‘warp snd fhiane: weieht, erght 10 to & inoh. wita the oa, ond yeni : be 1a the following pre portions for each 160 pairs, unleze otherwise or- dered, viz: f No. No.3, ‘G6 of N 5a, 9, with of No.7 ly, and2 ot } ‘Ths Calf-ekia Bnd Kip skin Shoes to be packed im separats coxe: The woo'en socks mast be woven or knit, ind go mixed, all woo!. shail he well scoured, an in color and quality fully equal to sampie. . The matuesess must weigh ten pounda, ing tokiog, which is to be cuté feet in | Slinches wide The covere must measur in length a ing. aud corers u.ust cosform to eam The vaokin must be equal to the bet joan nankin, 26 inches wide, texture reads by 4 cueede to the 16th of an inch, dyed with pure Ben gal indi ; The bisnkets must weigh six pounds per pai nd measure 53 by 73 inca-s each. ' Ts Must Woigh 30 poun: than 5 pouncs t S. Navy The biack mus. be mide graina ‘iroy 5 tex ch. Biduers tor the above wil specily wh frucies they proposs to furme growth, production, and manufacture of the States, asa preference will le given A scheduie of the three sizes for each io pieces of made-up clothing will found with the sa: - plea at the reepective y Bad ail tue above art- sles, iceludiug the necessary brtions, rings &c., Bre to be fully equel texture. color, weight, and fir 0: form iu pat- tern, #ia, an 2 BALd MaInples ‘The uue y oh will be require: t Ine & ticles cann: workma: ner OF Ga het. All the ab -vo srticies must be subjsct t) such an- spection at the piace of delivery a; the chief of th bureau mas dircot; and no a ticie wil be not ful.y equal to the ram; t, Rud wh.on dues not conforn jons and pri ‘Lhewh.le m contractor's nam ing «ffisera to be Sppointed by ihe ment. z ‘Lhe offers must distinguish ths prices for each article mentioned in& c.ees, aud muet be caicn- lated to cover every expense attending the fulhl- ment of the contract, including the necessary but- ton: in ilure on the at of the contractors to deliver the several articles which may be or- de.ed from them, im proper time and of preper qual ef; the chief of the Bureau of rrovi Clothing ehsil be authorized to perchare purchases to Le mae supply the deficiency. essed iH dupiionte cop: atthe Bureau of Pro acd Ciothing. t either of the vy ‘1 be evidence that cuch requi- sit'on has béesn made and received, oved sureties in avy Dupart ane of der th malty to bo ex wi required, aod ay f withheld irom tne amount of al: payments on ac count thereof as collster@) security, and notin any ‘nf to be paid until itis ical! respsots complied eighty per centu: mais will be by the Na days after tripicae bilis, duly au- i have been presented to him. roposais Bill be aceepteu (and fostawith notified, and as racticals @ contract wili be transmitted for exsoution, which contr« turned to the Bureau wit! five da exclusive 1 the time requirod for u egular transmission ofthe mail. : A record, or duplicate cf the letter informing a bidder of tho accaptance of his proposa’, will be deemed & notification thereof, within of the act of 186. snd his bid cept: d in conformity with very offer musi be soco: the aot of Congr: Naval service for 1 early as the meaning be made and a- inderetanding. jor t uguet igned by one or more ffect that he or they eu} not be obligat a-compani the eo: the N: ‘Blank formis of forms plication to the by the guarantee ri ‘oposals may be obti Agents at Port. trmore, Norfolk, at this Bureau, Phe attention and Gey Woops of ari spection before recepti will be made between th plesand contract,recciving none that fall below and their attention is also particularly directed Joint resolution of Zith Marca, 1854, on addit Gct of the \0th August, 1846. apS-lawew FrInEMEN’s [eURAMOE COMPANY WASHINGTON AND GEOKGETOWN, Capital... $200,000. Office corm 1 C street and Lowsiana of Washington. icles required, as, in the % @ just but rigi INSURE HOUSES AND OTHER PROPERTY AGAINST LO8S BY FIRE, Ww TRAV: NG TRU this ony compriging , Baxe, PPOSVALL, Preps s ice at very apis Ma ok Mike | to-night, day of July st be marked | vps Bud or direot f{ whst may be required 10 fe 9 record « fa requisition, wil consider any proposal unless ‘equirea by law; petency of the guarantee to be certified by Asent, District Attorney, or Collector of ined on ap- jouth, Ne Hampshire: Boston, Wave York,|Philadelphia, Bat. of bidders is called to the samples | av., over Bank Tae, EE , TELEGRAPHIC NEWS | Frem Baltimore | Baurinorx, April 30 —From information gath- ‘ ered from gentiernen wher position and Influence puts them in the way of knowing the feriing and views of the majority of the members of the Le- gisietare of Maryland, they feel warranted in saving that that body will not evea passe bill to call a State Convention. but will content them- selves with reaking a calm and dignified appeal to the country. . Three spontancous Union meetings were beid a different sections of the city were well attended, and straizht-out Union reso- lations were adopted, for sustaining the Govern- ment, expressing approbation of Gen. Scott, acd ! a determination to maintain the honor of the na- , tional fieg. Union badges are becoming quite | Promineut on the streets = pisPaTcH.) Battivore, May 1.—At noon to-day, the Star igled Banner was raised with yteat demon- strations of enthusiasm, from the Post Office and Custom House, by order of the newly-appointed ; officials. A large crowd assembled in front of the Custom Houee to witness the fing-ralsing. A | new flagstaff was erected over the portico, and at precisely quarter to twelve, Captain Frezier, a Veteran sex captain of Fell's Point, who wes assigned the honor, drew up the flag, which, as | 1t spread to the breeze, was greeted with tremen- | dous applause, waving of bats, and cheers for the | Union and the old flag. The crowd thea joined | in singing the Star Spangled Danner The Preba' Attack on Vi ashingten Putrapetrmia, April 29—A gentleman, who has just arrived here from Wilmington, North Carolina, having left thereon Friday, and who Wwasat Richmond on Saturday, states that the people of North Carolina were all wp in arma, and were preparing to come North with several thous- and troops for the purpose, 28 Governor Ellis in- formed him, of making an attack upon Wesbing- ton. The day that he left Gov. Ellis showed bim 8 dispatch, which be bad just received from Montgomery, stating that some five thousand ; troops were on their way to join those of North | Carolina, which were about to leave for Ricb- j mond, and that !t was the purpose of the Confed- erate government to make an attack without 2 moment's delay; thst If they were to attack it, it must be done before the federal government had concentrated a large force st Washington My | informant states that be conversed with Governor Letcher on Saturday morning, end thet Gov Letcher told him It was the porpose of the South- ern States to muke the attack at once on the eap!- tal He (Letcher) had advised against it, but the Confederate government were for instant attack. He says be has no doubt in bis own mind that the attack will be made very soon, and at several Points at the sametime. We says that every little Village wes bristling with bayonets, and that the people were perfectly frantic. SS Se The Northern Centrai Koad te be Repaired— Another Koute to the Capital te be opened Haxaiences, April 29 —There are full preps rotion aking ber rebuild the bridges de stroyed on the line of the Nortbern Central Rail road. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has loaned to the Goveromenta number of iron bridge frames, which they bave st ai! times on band, to put upin case of the destruction of bridges on thetrown road A gang of carpenters, 250 . witb other workmen of approved sk! ll, bave been utetly conceutrating at York since Saturday last hese will be protected by the troops as they ad. vance. Sills and heavy beams of timber bave been forwarded to be used wherever they may be necessary, with any ameountof lumber from this point "be whole of the civil engineering te placed under tte control of Thomas J. Power, & well-known engineer The five regiments now here will move te- morrow for York. The intention is to rd every bridge with troops ell the way to iy. more. When the troops reach that pent they will pass around and reach the Relay House, at the junction of the Washington branch of the Baitimore and Obie Railroad, which will be Permanently occupied. <A News from Pike's Peak. Fort Kearney. April 29—The cosch of the California Overl, Coach and Pike's Peas Ex- press pessed h: oon yesterday with Denver dates to the 25 ian agent, sent a courier to Fort Wise yesterday with a ote! tion for two companies of cavalry to bold selves in readiness to march bitber at an bour’s Notice Svould indications continue unfavorable, they will be ordered up very soon There is intense feeling respecting the war in the States. A small secession flag was disple! by a business house bere yesterday evening; but it was so insignificant that no police was teken of it. Union flage are waving in many the city, and tse Union feeling is almost usan- imous The military express to the New Mexican forts bas beea discoatiaued rate ro’ to-day, one of the depots for the voluuter-s. Tbe men bave been plaining of the food furnisved them for some d to day an ctlicer of onecompany knocked waiter, A genersl row followed Chairs, , dishes, and windows were ail smashed te pieces. Oue of the Delavan House walters was throwa from a widow, and bis leg badiy broken Pistols were fired, knives drawn, and several men were badly cut. The row seemed nothing more } than 4 drunken frenzy, ard the men were injured discriminate:y. The Governor repaired to the ¢, and the police were called oat before the racefal row could be quelled Legislatare of New Jersey. TRENTON, April 40 —The Legislature of this State met to-day. The Governor in bis mange | reconimends a loan of $2,000,000, to bearcured by | State tax, and the appropriation of $100,000 for the purchare of arms and raising four additional regiments for State service, subj-ctto the call of the general government; tue defense of the southern portion of the State by fortitied forts, or an entrenched camp. ‘The few regimeuts raised gre now receiving their equipments, aud will start soon Fatal Rencentre. Pirtsprrs, April 29—A quarrel occurred to- | day between Capt. Thos. Rogers, of the steamer | Diadem, and Thompson Vandeyrift, 2 steamboat runner, about @ trifling pecuniary matter, during which Captain Rogers drew a knife, bat did not inflictany injury Subsequently he met Vande- grift on the wharf, and after a suort colloquy, be Grew a pistol and stot the Intter, causing death almost instautly. Rogers guve himself up to the police. to the Nerth —The foliowing is just “ Governor Brown, of Aveusta, Ga, April received from Macon sum cqual to | Geergia, has issued a proclamation, which will int of the respective cont-xcts per centum will be appear in the Milledgeville papers, probibitin } the payment of all debts to Nortbern creditors ut the eed of Lostilities, and directing tue payment of the money into the State treasury, to be re- t the xr ount of ali | funded, with interest, at the end of (hg war, to vy Agent depositors a From Nerth Ca Ba. New Yor, April 29 —The schooner West Wind, which bas arrived at this port from Wil mington, N.C , reports the seizure of the steamer | Uncle Ben. Her crew bad been imprisoned oa | a charge of being Federal spies The secessionists sunk several vessels in New Inlet, biocking up the channel Reperted the Secession Ordi- mee in Tennessee Borrato, April 29 —We learn from Mr. E. A. Hantley, formerly of this city who passed Nashville on Saturday afternoon, that be was In- formed by a member of the Tennessee Convention or | that the ordinance of secession was passed that af- ternoon, in secret session. | Later from Californie. Fort Kearxew April 2° —The pony express a bere yesterdey with San Francisco dates to he 17th Inst. The news is uuimportant. P. L.. Miner, a residentof Ualiforata since 1859, , committed suicide at Red Bloff, Sbasta county, on the 15th. He was the leading merchant of the town, and a man of wealth and respectability. Message of the Gevermer ef Pennsylvania. Hareisscne, April 30 —The Governor sent his message to the Legislature to-day, eam et ae recommme! ions already ist le pul tothe | the Government on ore toan ich must be enforced if Ohiec Volunteers. Haxrisscac, April 29 —It is confirmed that Gov. Dennison, of Obie, wili move two regiments be opposite Gayandate, as@ oneep burg, Va., one te Gu 5 one o, Point Plesmnt. Ansther will be held ta Teserve at Zanesvilie. The Creten Aqueduct Guarded. New Yor, April 29. —The (roten aqueduct is guarded by the police lu consequence of frars entertained that traitors aisy attempt to blow up the piers of the thigh bridge. ohie. Covcinnati, 1 29 —Seventy-one thousand | volunteers have offered their services to Governor }» to Gill thirteen regiments required . Departure of the Fire Zeuares. New Yorx, Aprii 29.—The steamer Baltic Ene we Ellsworth's regiment of WES

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