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Pn Se ae LOCAL NEWS, «: ————OOOOOOOOOOOSS {7 Though Tax Stax is printed on the fastest team press in use south of Baltimore, its edition Js so large as to require it to be put to press at an exrly hour: Advertisements, therefore, should be seat in before 12 o'clock ™.; otherwise they may may not appear until the next day. <THE Baaxay, Casz BEFORE THE was and witness was satisfied that he (Mr. B been drinking. On one occasion, more receutly, Mr, Barney had been drink- be (B ) hed reason to feel on occasl; bad been drinking. His children were ent, but they were in the house. The occasion was 14 or 15 monthsago—might be more than 18 months agi Dr. A. McDonald Davis sworn.—Mr. Barney was fora long thmea neighbor of witness—du- ring the entire period, witness thinks, in which Lat pen B ) res! on E atreet—but witness never had any social intercourse with him, and never Witness knows whatever of his (Mr Barney’s) treatment ly. Witness heard loud conversa- tion in the house, but none that could pet be at- tributed to eng, Pres Barney hear, (he being somewhat deaf ) itmess never heard any angry discussion Samuel Bacon sworn.—Has known Mr. Barney for a number of years. He lived right opposite to witness. Witness has seen him sometimes in- toxicated, but cannot say how often. Witness saw bim so during the time he lived opposite to ‘witness, and (witness believes) since. itness knows nothing of M jarney's treatment of his children from his (witness’) own personal know!- edge. Witnessdon’t recollect how long itis since be saw Mr. Barney intoxicated. \ Mr. Fendall asked the witness a question as to Mr. Barney’s ‘ral reputation for sobriety, but Mr. Davidge objected. The Court decided (as on a like occasion the day before) not to admit evidence as to defend- ant’s general character — Witness knows noth- Examination continued: ing of matters occurring in Mr. Barney’s house. Witness was never at home except at meal times and at night. Mr Linton having retired from the court room on account of indisposition, and Mr. Colgate, an- other witness for petitioner, being absent, counsel for petitioner moved an adjournment of the case == 11 o'clock to-day, to which the court ac- saw him drink nor drunken. nothi of bis Metine ov Prriic Scnoot Taustess —Schol- Grshtp in Columbia College Conferred.—The last regular monthly meeting of the — Board of Public School Trustees was he! after- ‘The journal of the special meeting of the held on Saturday evening last was read, from which it appears ‘hat the bey eo pred ironsides, Miller, and Holmead,) Pepe ated to welect a candidate from the pupils of the District schools for the scholarship in Columbia College, made a report, stating that atan examination on the 19tb instant, cn which occasion eight candi- dates presented thems=lves, namely: two from the Srst district, one from the second district, two ‘om the third district, and three from the fourth istrict, the candidates were furnished with a series of questions in Rona saa arithmetic, grammar, geography. and history, twoitnall, and tbeir replies were required to be written. The several papers were afterwards carefully ex- amined and compared, and the committee fixed upon Patrick McAuley, a pupil of the first dis trict. as the one to be selected ~ After the transaction of some unimportant busi- nrss, certain additional rules were adopted,which rovide that no appoia'ment of a primary-scheol acber toa district school shall be made until seid teacher bas aa examination appropri- ate to the position; that teachers and assistant teachers of district schools must be not leas than ‘21 years of aye, and sub-assistants not less than 16; that teachers and assistant teachers of primary @ebools must be not jess than 1s years of age; that should admission in regular order into the schools it im order, the matter sub-board, with the rea- sons for such refusal, &c ; that applicants for ad- mission to a school shall q joned as to their being between 6 and 17 years of , ha’ been ben She and other matters laid down in the roles. No other business being before the board, the President vacated his seat; and, ox motion of Mr. Tronsides, Mr. Hoimesd was calied to the chair. Ironsides then delivered a brief vaiedictory address, and in conclusion moved that the thanks of the board be tendered to Mr. FS. Walsh, for the able and impartial manner in whicn be had presided over their meetings. This was carried usanimous! —< ar bern responded ina happy manner; « whic! e board adjourned sine die Tax Wut or tux LateCnartes Wren: Chas. Werner, 2 member of Capt. Geary’s cavalr compa: whose death and funeral were notic: in the Star eek or two since, left a will, be- queathing bis property to bis children, and ap- hoisting Mr Pa p Mebriing, his former busi- ness agent to carry out its provisions. The second section of the will is in the follow- ing words: ‘I distinctly it it understood that my (only so called) wife shall have one five cent piece, because 1 hope she forgets me as | will ” cain, Tags Peta heat, ea Ta noon hing, as a fess about Wacking= asked deceased what of the widow, (that >) and that she would on the estate if she account of Deputy Marshal was deputed by the Court to from France, were by ‘ir Philpe, stipulating el to Mr. i }, stipulating condition the payment ef certain es, bet: 3,889 francs 9 centimes ex- vot the title francs p and wo Bonnefous for tuition and board @ total of 10,464 francs 75 Powahat oF Gevznat Giso: tieeable features of @ military funeral drew: many Spectators additional to the large namber of sor: rowing friends gathered this morning to witness the funeral ceremonies of the late Major General George C. Givson. ‘The corpse had been placed in a handsome silver-mounted coffin covered with blue cloth, decorated with tasteful wreaths of white flowers, Foees and camelias, and dreped in the wide folds ofthe American flag _ It occupted the center of the modestly furnished effice-room up-stairs, used fre een es it at the funeral Pp present at runeral were Pres- ident Lincoln, Secretaries Seward and Smith, Gen. Scott, (who stood hampton in the open air for time, the cynosure of al while the Procession was forming,) Gen. McC! a many other personages of civic and military note. The escort was formed in front of the late resi- dence of the deceased, 217 F street at 11 o’clock this morning, and from thence the moved down Squad: of Light Arti Brigadier Geneal, Pee tam Porter, Commander of the Escort, and Staff The Clergy of the District, and Surgeon General of Army. Officiating Clergy, and Medical Attendants of the Deceased. The Hearse. Pall-bearers. Brig. Gen. McCall, Brig. Gen. Heintzleman, RE Seopa rig. - Casey, Brig. Gen. Sherman, Brig. Gen. Thomas, Brig. Gen. Mansfield. Commodore Smith, Commodore Shubrick, ‘The relativesand friends of the Deceased. The General-in-Chief of the Army and Staff. The General Staff of the Army. Officers of the Army Officers of the Navy and Marine Corps. Survivors of the War of 1312. Clerks of the Office of the Commissary General of Subsistence The President of the United States and Members of the Cabinet. The Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. and District Judges of the United States. The President and Secretary of the Se , Sena- tors, and Officers of the Sena Foreign Ministers and Suites. Members and Officers of the House of Repre- sentatives. Justices and Officers of the Court of Claims. Members of the Sanitary Commissio! Societies and Fraternities. Citizens and Strangers. At the bey ny pans burying ground the ser- vices were to be conducted by Rev. Dr. Hall, and the usual salute was to be A SvccEstion.—Mr Editor: There is no clase of persons in public office who have so many and varied = le to deal with as postmasters, and finding fault with that Individual bas rather got to be chronic with the dear public. I therefore trust that this gentle reminder which I here in- tend to give to eur worthy P. M., that bis clerks fre by about li to 13 minutes longer than they ought to be in he nay the morning mail, not be allowed to pass from bis mind, as a sterenty; insinuation against bis management of the instt- tution over which be presides, but as a solemn and patent fact to scores of people who have to go to work before they can get their mail. Bostsn, with a population of 180,000 inhabitants has its morning mall opened always by & o'clock, and the most of the time a quarter before, and its clerks are not required to beon duty untll 63 o’clock, at which time the western mail arrives. Do, Mr. Postmaster, send to Boston and get one of its clerks to show you a routine by which the matis for 40,000 people can be opened in less than two to two-and-a-half hours. Itcan be done, and by doing it you will confer a kindness on Many IMPATIENT Scrrerens. Ovp Fritows’ Hatt —The impbells had another buge house last night, and the perform- ances went off with infinite eclat. To-night a superb bill, including (for the last time) ‘* The Black Statue,” which has proved such an !m- mense bit. Also, the silver-throated ey will sing in bis best style the new song by H. C. Preuss. ‘‘ The Flag of the Free.” ‘The managers at Odd Fellows’ Hall deserve a favorable word for affording a piace of amuse- ment which respectable ladies can visit with pro- priety and satisfaction. The show of beauty last ae there was noticeably large, and the courtesy and politeness of the ball officials in looking after the comfort and convenience of ladies and chil- dren was beyond all praise Crntrat Guarpnouss.—Wm.F Dodd, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, $1.58. A soldier Tefused bis name, do ; turned over to the military Joba Conroy, do.; do. $1.58 Wm. G. Donohoo, do; do. 3 bs. Joun Mazine, for drawi. a bowtie knife upon Moses Cohen, and threatening his life; fined for carrying the weapon $20 and costs, and gave security for peace for twelve month Robt. Clark, col., out after hours; fined $194. Jobn Hutchinson, a sailor, amused bim- self inst night by kicking at the doors of dwel- Hogs in the Seventh W was arrested and turned over to the military authorities. Haty’s Patent Drinxino anv FiLtEerine RB 25 Cents zach —Now that the fall raips are riling our rivers and streams, we would advise all our military friends to procure one of those ingenious and practical little instruments, which no soldier should be witbout, as it perfect- ly filters the water from insects, &c , thereby rer ering it bealthy. You can also purchase rubber blankets, rubber coats, rubber leggings, ponchos, capes, rubber horse covers, and cap covers, boots, shoes, &c , &c., at manufacturer's prices, at the India Rubber Warehouse, No. 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth sis. oc 2-tf ‘Tux Opp Fettows of Columbiu Lodge, No. 10, preceded by Prosperi’s band of music, yester- day afternoon attended the funeral of their late fellow member, Mr. George W. Miller. The funeral services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Holmead, of Grace Church, and those at the grave in Glenwood Cemet » by the chaplain of the Lodge, Mr. Thomas K. Gray. AmPvrTation.—Jas. Beale, of company K, Ken- tueky Cavalry, was accidentally shot through the leg on Monday. He was brought to the E-st. hos- pital, La grt amputatien wasfound neces- ie leg was ta above the knee To-miont, the Arlington Club give another of their splendid cotillon parties at Franklin Holl Don’t fail to be in attendance by any manner of means. ‘Tuzatzx —By the advertisement elsewhere, it will be seen that the Theater reopens to-night, with Miss Susan Dentin and other attractions. To tus ‘Be sure to read the: woment o! Strencthening Cordi ver~ Leen’ Blood Purifier. io another column. on DIED, the 2d of October, OoN FRANCIS vu uffy. mi'y are invited toattend his ts” residenos, corner of 3d ill, at 10 0 clock on od 14months On Wed: au FY, son of lay, 24 instant, at 4 o’clook a.m. BRE WAITE, eldest son of Mat- the late Sarah Brett Waite. ‘ne funeral will take at3o’oicck in if the 2d 1 ati 0” > af- biefilaees MENKY MiLLea, Sensis the 1 from his Iste r nek or between 12h and Tha ) afternoon at 3 the y Bre iavi Ls8? MGHT 26x Braue. It CPN PEON as Be Sen Shee 'H’S, No. 460 Seven 901 1 eae ae Baad rep i AN ELEG. oe py aegieploenfpeingiin TA Mitta FMILTEIA rigeett4 FINES !! of Thies TREASURER’S MONTHLY STATEMENT, amount at his it in the and branches, issued, but were : connate a then y ad September the amount at then remar jount of future transfers to and from depositaries, as ordered by the (prcenae ge Treasury’ In what place, ‘Treasu nited Washi D.C ay eee Boston, } bao we tt reasurer, New York, New York ‘reasurer, Philadelphia, Pennsy!: urer, New Orleans, Low Lif positary at Little Rock, A’ positary at Chicago, iilino! positary at Detroit, Mic! positary at Omaha Cit: Depe Wisconsin - ‘ashington Territory. jorida. Assay office of the United States. 4 Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, Pa. Branch mint of tile United States, Charlotte, Branch mint ofthe ted States, Dahlonega, Ga. Branch mint of the United States, New Orleans, La. Branch mint of the United States, San Francisco, Cai. Deduct overdrafts ... eRe Riaes ee 4 ae Se892 928, PURTRszeN2eaaszsa podsaaiee PREEEER| § A) s & | eacages: Eeyy be desea: gel Bes oe a5: ad al Barge: 2 Add difference in transfers........—-.-.... Net amount subject to draft... ‘Transfers ordered to Treasury of the United States, Washington, D. C. Tranaters ordered to Assistant Treasurer, San Francisco, Cal. sete Transfers ordered from Assistant Treasurer, Ne’ Oct 2-1t w York, New York....-........ ———————————— WANTS. ED-A derate-sized FURNISHED W AGU Aadurate" BH star Omes see ting terms, & oo grown GIRL, to dogeneral house ly at 564 A 5 doors east of Sth BAKER, at No. 553 Eleventh st., Yard.) between M and N. 00 NTERS.—Wanted, 3 or inet tones. Apply to BALD (Navy 23" Car, N & BRO 002 A HOUSE su yi. SIGLSE, beer eet WANZTED—DRESSMAKERS and a MA- CHINE OPERATOR, 03 2-St M. WILLIAN, 336 Pa av. ANTED-—A cood little colored G!R. care of a child and ngtke herself r useful about the house. W. i oo 2-2t* 504 14th CHANDL _ between C ant D._ ANTED—By a respectable woman, a SITUA- TION 8a ciambermaid and to do sewing. Boos rejerence oan be given, Address Box «Star 98, y pyrene NT BOARD WANTE family wante permanent Boarding 1 house near the War Wepariment. Add H ix Star Office, —Three DRESSMAKERS, No. th st. between H and {. None ply Steady work. Al Young Ladies to learn the business 1t* WANTED—A GIRL, to cook and do general housework in as family. Inquire at No. 573 Ma‘ yiand av., between 9th snd 10th sts. White preferred 00 2-St* NTED-A WOMAN, to se cooking and housework. Goo: 457 Twelfth st., = oe young ene! fer~ ences Py ene A eon Gand Hs = SS WANTED-A middie-aged WOMAN 10 cook. wash end iron. To one well recommended ‘ood wages will be paid. Inewire at No 321 New rk av., between 12th and 13th sts. 00 2-3t' INFORMATION WANTED OF TIMOTHY EALY. son of Oliver Healy, aged between 8 who le't home on Monday, 30th of ‘son knowing his whereshouts rac reute, John- Sshington, ANTED—An active LAD or, young man, to Attend in an office. None nee apply but those fair ha~d,(and able to opsn the office by having had their |, ne) Neithe: need Applications come from those a'raid te clean an office or do any thing generaliy required. Ad- in own hand writing ig name and ence, to*M. ” Box 10. Star Offica. 00 ROY, at W. D. WYVILL'S, , between 31 and 434 ste. oo 1-2t —Wanted, 400d Laborers. The ce paid Apply at J.D. HAM- I ABOR 4 highes: MACK'S E ANTED—A WOMAN, to iron. ‘Soasatisfactory person good ry wi'lhe paid. Apply at 420 New York av , 13th and 14th sts. ANTED-—By a respectable young woman, who has th Theatot Peoommendations. aSiT- DATION as nurse cr housemsid and Is willing to make herself generally dreas J at this office. oTt TO SUTILERS.—For enle, & second- hand light covered WAGON, CHURCH, Eleventh st., between and C st., Island. WANTED RENT-—B FUR et DH ‘vetw. ool ATIBNTION VOLUNTEERS hodi~d wai ii nted to fill up Company R, let Cali iment, to its maximum num- ber. Pay and subsistenos to commence as soonas enrolied Reoruiting Office, 520 Seventh st., 3 b st. ctive JAMES E. WAUGH, Cast ANTED—TAILORS, TAILORS—5 Tailors competent tv work on military goods, Arply 6G. KOLP ae Wall, Stephens & Co's, ‘Three TIN AND SURET IRON WiAvoRReRs” i. J, GREGORY, A21 Pa. avenue V ANTED—To have om SMITA SN ie joe. and purcha: CLOTHING, TRI HATS the very lowest prices. Give him a oail. D TO BURRO From $200 to foro for which liberal interest vans vith ample security. Addrean A, a SH—Ai! kinds of URNITURE AND hy havi carpi will te eell te aa Ing the city or ng aI Immediately. R. BUCH LY Je 3 42% seventh, between G Hate, SECOND- 2 D.— W. buyii Ww 4aNb U RN tru HESSTOVE: Sand BED DING, for which val pre, poving mf had ces, Families ng hous 0 faving a surplus of inrnitare, ae te it to their advaniag ve Us B call. BONTZ & GRIFFITH, No. 369 7th st., betw. | and K sts, FOR SALE AND RENT. Fez RENT—The fire anes Frenoh orth it Rrereare » COOK, corner 7th OR RENT—With o1 jo 1s-tf 0 Frame HOUSE st north, CITY PROPERTY, pasty at INFIELD ACADEMY, Naar Cagrigte, Teron: session (2 6) poe agonal “| Will be at Pe | GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS GEORGETOWN CORPORATION LAWS. A REso.vtion in relation to exchange. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corperation of Georgetown That the Clerk be, and he is hereby, instructed to sell all uncurrent money he has on hand, or may hereafter receive, for currency, at a rate of discount not seceeding ten centum, and to make all payments in future in currency, or par funds Kesolvad, further, That the Clerk be, and he is hereby, instructed to receive for taxes, licenses, and other debts due the Corporation, only George- town Corporation notes, District bank notes, or other current bank notes, Treasury notes, and specie. (Approved Sept. 28, 1861. A Resoxvrion in favor of the Mayor and Clerk’s contingent funds. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That the sum of three hundred doliars be, and is hereby appropriated—one hundred and fifty dol- lars of the same as a contingent fund for the Mayor, and one hundred and fifty dollars as a contingent fund for the Clerk. Approved Sept. 28, 1861. A Resotorion in favor of H. Reaver Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That the Clerk be, and he is hereby, directed to pay to the order of H. Reaver, magistrate, thirty- nine dollars and ninety-five cents, for his bill of fees from July 1 to September 24, 1861. Approved Sept. 28, 1861. A Resovtion in relation to fines. Kesolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That the Mayor be tequeated to employ some suitable county constable, a citizen of Georgetown. to collect the fines due this Corporation, until otherwise ordered, and that said constable shall receive a commission of ten per cent. on all fines collected. [Approved Sept. 28, 1861. A Resotvtion in relation to fire arms Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Councel of the Corporation of Georgetown, ‘That the Clerk be, and he is hereby, dii to deliver to the cer ogee roepad of the metrePelitan Brice. or bis arder, the fire arms in his possession, property of this Corporation. Approved Sept. 28, 1561. NOTICE LICENSES.—A!I persons whose licenses fe the Corporation of Georgr- town expireon the 3th inst., are hereby notihed yrompey new the same, otherwise they sub- ject themse'ves to a fine, and the law is comp! ry ‘on the proper officers to enforce said fin ail deling uents. . LAIRD, September 21, 1961. r next gents highe di when demanded by the Proper officer, the owner is subject to a fine. and the officsr is di- reoted to kill the dog, WM. LAIRD, Clerk. September 21, 1861. 86 23 Stawtoot 10 UCKSKIN GLOVES B GAUNTLETS, &o. . We oall the attention of Sutiegs, Krgimental Of- ficers, ai hing to purchase Buckskin P Tobacco Pou- Whoiesa:e, to manutscture— At our store, 105 High street, Georgetown. Our Mittens are of the in. hite tlets, Bi ° ekskin Shirts and Drawers) made t0 RAMSBURG & EBERT, 105 High ctreet, Georgetown, D.C N.B—A large quantity of scraps of Buckskin and Chamois for polisning guns, sccoutrements, &e., on hand, se 24-Im ASSEY, COLLINS & CO’8 PHILADE. PHIA SO hif-bblse. do, do, do, on daliverg, vel Will be fort’. Seine n del . 7 i Union Depot, m . Georgeto J usT L RECEIV D— 10 hhde. ae oe. ico SUGARS DRAUGHT, 1 perome— ws . FREI o ew feet ee ND SEE OUR NEW SIrOcK OF CLOTHING—No. 460 Seventh st. GALT’S LATROBE, & RADIATOR COOKING Coa rs, Well Screened before delivery. {C7" 2.240 pounds to the ton. £1} HICKORY, OAK, PINE woon. Prepared or delivered Cord length. ‘Wharf and Mill—Foot of 17th street, below War Department. Office~282 Pennsylvania avenue, between 11th and 12th streets. TERMS CASH. - 66 4-6 289 no. 388 hewnerivanin Ava Cr wi EB GRUCERIES 4D R A Siitede S Ti NERA ust arrived the follow: a of FURNACE, , RANGE, Bealtior a fF MPAGNE * Moot & Chand Mfvrom Piper oigarel & Fagot” ¢} & NAGLE, gor & Co.’s(i9 . New fs SA PaN Ry See rAUCES. TO HNSU: Whigh we or at | Hora! Sane Oven cea ae MATO ONBSUE? by the paral ral, r doReR, ‘ LES oy ROO Ua FEE: OE ae Abm. M. wrond ike, Hoa fay Case. NAGLE'S. 4°, the bai CoE Nevo at ee low prices, 5 at do rs or ae TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ‘The War in Misseuri. Surreuson City, Sept. % Ree lastevening. Gen ey is here. To was a1 ar. Fas battery mong rv. Scouts arrived last night from Warsaw, 8&8 miles distant, bat they rerort nething new. They beard that a ‘was advancing on Jeffer- fon ee nn creek Two Federal offcers frem Lexington declare that the rebels figbt well, and our mistake bas ‘Deen that we always underrate them. at Lexington are receiving thes from the adjacent coun! arriving —er day, and every means of support. Green, Rains and Parsons’ troops a asamere mob, ‘clothed and withont discip- line, no one seeming to hold a Jess rank than that of colonel. Harris’ soldiers, 7,000 in number, are very well disciplined and execute all their ma- nauvres in thorough reed esa One of the rebel regiments havin; pethon- selves tothe uniforms of Col. ‘Mulligan troops, are now called the ‘Irish Brigade.”” These officers say that our troops were treated most kind): by the rebel officers, whom they pro- nounce high-toned, honorable and generous gent a. The “Stars and Stripes’? waving over Colonel Mulligan’s entrenchments were pierced by forty- one balls, but not one struck “the Unfon”—a favorable omen. Information has been received bere that 10,000 Rebels were a few days since in the souther: part of Green county, moving northward. A body of 4,000 Rebels are also advancing through Boles county, towards Osceola. They are under the command of young McCulloch, who is either a son or nephew of the ubiquitous Ben. Sixty more officers and privates of Col. Malli- gan’s command arrived here frem Lex! this morning, and will leave for St. Louis this after- noon. Gen. Pope left for Booneville this morning. Quite a number of troops have also gon: ses Aelita Provisions in quan bave, itis ea! ire represented The War in Kentucky. LovisviLue, Sept. 30.—Gen. Buckner is said to be at Greenville, Mublenburg county, with five thousand two hundred men, and is supposed to be on the road to destroy the locks on Green river: James B Clay was admitted to bail in ten thous- and dollars, before Judge Catron this morning to appear at the January term. Tom Clay and Tom Jacobs entered his ball. Harder Helm has taken jon of Rochester, on Green tiver. The num! of his troops is esti- mated at 4,000, including a ne eet: The Glasgow turnpike bridge bas been burned. Judge Ventrees, of Hardin county, has been ar- rested for aiding the rebels. The rebel force under Humphrey Marshall have disbanded and gone home. THE REBELS MARCHING ON PADUCAH, KY. Cuicaco, Sept. 30 —fhe rebels attempted to burn a bridge one mile from Norfolk this morning. They were met and repulsed by Captain Nolen cavalry. Three rebels were killed by the first volley, and others killed and wounded afterwards. Only one Federal soldier was wounded. A wounded rebel said that as death was sure, he might as well tell the truth. Hestated that Gen. Pillow wasin Kentucky, back of Columbus, on Saturday, marching on Paducah, 27,00) strong, and that Jeff. Thompson's movements area feint, to direct attention from thatquarter. Information reached Paducah yesterday that Gen. Pillow had left Columbus to effect a junction with the troops marching on Paducah from Tennessee. The united forces of the rebels will amount to 42,000. Frem Earepe. Fartuer Point, Oct. 1 ~The steamer Bohe- mian, from Liverpool, with advicesto the 22d ult., is below The steamer Hibernia had arrived out ‘The French government refuses to allow its offices to join the U.S. army. The stesmer Great Eastern had arrived back. The gale which she encountered was of the most fearful character. Twenty-five passengers sus- tained fractures by concussions occasioned by the tremendous rolling of the sbip. The accident is mainly attributable to the breaking of the rudder. Cotten bas an upward tendency, and prices neve advanced y. Sales of three days 70,000 bales. readstuffs are firmer with an upward tendency. rovisions are quiet and prices iy. Consols closed at 93 293 ¥ Frem Califernia. Sweet Waren, Sept. 25 —The California Pony Ex of the 2ist has arrived here. ‘tne steamer Sonora has sailed for Panama with $945,000 in treasure for New York. There has been much controversy among the Presbyterians of San Francisco in consequence of the vote given by Dr. Scott, of Calvary church, net we renee: of ministers declaring them- es on side of loyalty. This action re vived the charge of secessionism against him. and threats were made to mob the church, but the police prevented an outbreak. The congre- gation were mainly Unionis‘s. Advices from Mazatlan say the city of Almo bas been captured bya force from the State of Sonora. A a ToRonTOo, Sept 30.—The propeller Geo. Moffatt, with a cage grain, reported drifting in the lake Saturday, is a total wreck on Long Point, near Coburg. Her crew were saved A number of volunteers left Hamilton to-day to join Col. Rankins’ regimentof Lancers in Detroit. tis reported that a bounty ts paid bere and also fare provided by railway to Detroit The government works on the Parliament buil- dings at Ottawa were siopped to-day. Thecause of the stoppage is not positively known s' » Oct. 1.—The British gunboat Ri- naldo reports the frigate Susquebanna and gun- boais Albatross and Cumberland at Hatteras [ulet on Friday Sent te Fi afayette. Boston, Oct. 1.—Lieutenants Loyal, Butt and ‘Stevens, of the navy, have been sent to Fort Lxfa- yette for refasing to take the oath of allegiance. NOTICE. ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS, CITIZENS AND STRANGERS, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE. I would most respectfully inform you that I have now in store my full supply of HARDWARE, COOKING snd HEATING STOVES, PARLOR HEATERS, that heat above, PARLOR GRATES, COOKING RANGES, for Houses and Camps, HOT-AIR FURNACES, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS. All fail and complete, and will sell them very cheap YOR OAK» =. WOODWARD, No, 218 Pa av., bet. 10th and Jith sts., 318 Cleaning. Polishing, and Preventing Rust. ‘This is supsrior to all oils in the pu . es for Principal Depot and General Agency, ; PHILHARMONIC HALL, Penna, avenue, near Eleventh st.. digas Teen aR gs SECOND: EDITION. THREE ©'CLOCK P. Mm. OUR MILITARY BUDGET. aRY Bi NO BUSINESS DOING. The attendance at the funeral of General Gibeon this forenoon prevented the transaction of apy important business whatev: r today, by the heads of the Government, military and civil. COMMODORE DUroNT. Commodore Dupont leaves Washington this afternoon for New York, to take command of the seam frigate Wabash, bis flag-ship of the South Atiantic coast equadron, which is to meet his in ‘that harbor. A WASHINGTON GENERAL Col. Tait, of the ist District volunteers, ts acting Brigadier General, in command of the brigade upon Meridian Hill just no: ‘ oe LATE LOCAL NEWS —— Finep —The Metropolitan police made descent last night on the oles kee by corner of C and First streets, and took the {n- Soclding O50 fer settee tes Tossldiere, and ng selling ner and sergeant of the net said that the the bouse bad to soldiers, but last night there was a until a very late bour, inking, &e. F. G. Robr wasarrested by the Police for selling liquor to soldiers, and was taken before J Donn, who fined him $25, which he paid under = gp ae iy the residence of Mrs. ohnson, No aes bg ne avenue, between F our-and- female, and carried off whatever of money, ‘elry, clothing, or other valuables they The entire lossis not known, but it falls Upon several persons. il InquEst.—This morning, Coroner Wi held an inquest at the central guard! certain the cause of the sudden death of Ed Johnson, colored, who was found dead on open lot east of the Third street Trinity Cb yesterday afternoon. The evidence showed the deceased was a man of very intemperate ts, and the opinion of the physician was that he ed ina drunken fit. The verdict of the jery ‘was rendered accordingly. Ho®or ro wuom Honor 1s Duz —Mr. Jobn C. Rives, who has evinced in substantial manner his good will for ofr District with thse rousing cbeere an4 e tiper wit! ree rousing s by the District Regiment boys Wouldet some of our men of means bere like to earn a compliment? i ftele F Mrtrany.—Yesterday morn’ o’clock a long train of cars reac Street Depot containing Col. T. G. Infantry Regiment of Pennsylvania, m aboutgne thousand muskets Theentire was ed, equipped and well armed, and were in line over six bundred of the men composed the regiment first raised by the Colone! which was stationed in this city fer months. Attached to the tmeat, which is known as the Fifth Regiment of Baker’s is an engineer corps, com; of 150 men, onder the command of Capt William M. Woolridge, well known in this city as a practical architect in the office of R. Snowden Andrews, who is now & regiment will Jota theeeaenand a Waenington men jotn com! at W on Thursday. There also th: b for Washington on the previous night the ity first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, 700 mus- kets, one of the newly formed Massachusetts ments, numbering 1,000 muskets, and on y: vy afternoon a detachment of 200 New York Zouaves, Col. Baxter.— Balt. American iF On Monday, Thomas Gifford, late deputy marshal of police i Baltimore, was arrested 2 presentment for treason. He was bad 1 in the sum of $40,000. SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL QPTICIAN, 2344 Penn’ Improved SPECTACLE! or Perisoopio Glasses, suited eye-sight. FIRST MILITARY FIELD-GLASSES, Microscopes, Co: and Mathemstical In struments, at the lowest Kastern prices, se 27 tr ENSION OFFICE, Jonz 6rn, 1561. IT MAY CONCERN, been xs oar reissue of ‘ar- a aces 18 hereb: at the date following the desoription ofeach War- at, ® new Certificate, of like tenor, will be is- ed, if ne valid objsction shall ther appear. 0. 71,628, for 160 sores, —. under = act March, ay 9 a, Amos Arthur, 3 ay on the 17th day of August, 1857. No. &,520, for 160 under not 5 beartn ‘Gate Mt in aver ot rahe No. 64 535. for 120 Seres, issued under the sct March, 1 the ech nthe ga 2 Speen, Cope gad fyanted on the Sist March, ist, fu the. pame’of Thoms Tenner asd i 5 yin name Ome geasted on the Sd day of May, 1a58 —Ootober 19, fo 95.100, for 160 acres, under Maro ins ss the maine ol Fey ‘widow of David Predbary ged granted op ish Gay of Septem- ber, 1860 —Novemher i6, 1861. 0. 43-342. fo. Sores. issued under the act of pg ey Nevemberis isin” “7 : aaa ama Surt sates omeat 5 u . + mie created fi gi eke Ss cixaer, gr x —No 160 mot Rousasd SSA 3 5 ase oat Sranted on the zth day May , 1855. - SOPHAN’S lum TE ovc AW scxineron, D.C. nd jnstanate © Institete,

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