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WASHINGTON CITY:
OCTOBER 16, 1BU.
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Ill OUTSIDE 90S INTERMTIHO TEL8
QSAFHIO AND OTHER MATTIX.
, Wnehingtsn H*iiy Market.
Quotations lor stocks, ooln and unourrent
money, funu&hed by Lit wis Johnson * Co.,
Bankers:
Buying. Selling.
V. S. Coupon Bona*, 1881 l?8\ 109^
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QaartermastrChecks..?ae....99# ?
New Certificates '?.?)<? ?
American Silver..,.,..... W5 -7
American Gold .?101 UW
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Coupon ? ?, 1981, HH>v; 7-30's, 1C3\; Certifi
cates of Indebtedness, 99 ,H; Gold. 16S
OUE military budget.
the timnoa.
The impression prevailed yesterday evening
in tbe front that A. P. Hill's rebel corps was
then movie? towards tbe Potomac in tbe di- j
rection of Leesburg. It is to be presumed tbat
whatever rebels tbat may be en route in tbat
quarter were duly ?'felt'' with cavalry and
supporting infantry in the course of tbe night.
There seems to be little reason to suppose that ,
Uill is about to operate 00 far to the right with
any considerable force; more especially as the j
change in the weather Immensely increases
Lee's difficulties in supplying his troops j
in the ivsg since exhausted territory j
be now occupies. Upon the information at '
baud we are inclined to believe that Lee will !
nor, under present circumstances, leave the
protection of the Bull Bun mountains, west of
London county; any advance hitherward from
them being an apparent utter impossibility in
the current storm.
FROM THM FRONT.
MOVEMENT OF THE ENEMY TOWARDS
LEESBURG.
FRl/STRATION OP THEIR PLANS.
SKIRMISHING FOR POSITIONS BETWEEN
MEADE AND LEE.
I
MEADE GETS THE BETTER OF HIM IN
EVERY INSTANCE.
Last night about eight o'clock information
came to Meade's headquarters that a corps of
the rebel army (supposed to be A. P. Hill's)
had moved from our front in the direction of
Leesburg.
A heavy reconnotssance was immediately
started in the direction of Aldie, the reconnoi
tering party moving light, without knapsacks,
and tbe enemy will make little by their motion,
should they be undertaking any surprise game
in tbat direction. There was more or less
skirmishing amopg tbe pickets on either side,
and several casualties are reported.
On Wednesday, at one o'clock, an attack was
made upon our baggage and transportation
train a bom a mile and a half to the left of Brent
ville. Th? third and part of the sixth corps
were in tbe rear, and they succeeded, after a
few well directed shots, in compelling tbe rebels
to abandon their attempted demonstration upon
the train.
Yestarday there was skirmishing all along
tbe line of our army, and some firing also
upon the old Bull Bun battle-field, but there
was no general engagement. Our army last
might was in line of battle. Tbe whole bag
gage and transportation train was sent to the
rear, and the sutlers were ordered to Alexan
dria.
The Kk(*-uXMa?'S n ?? . |ulia<.I|>aujr
lor position, and tbe report is, that in every
instance Meade has succeeded in* getting the
advantage.
SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
The Medical Director was advised this morn
ing by telegram from Headquarters Army of
the Potomac, that about 4u0 sick including a
small number of wounded would he sent from
Fairfax Station at 11 a. m. to-day.
PRJSONERS OF WAR.
Three handled and ninety-two prisoners of
war, chptured on Wednesday last, near Bristoe
Station, reached the city last night, and were
Committed to the Old Capitol by order of Capt.
Todd.
The Or bra ?Washington Thbatxr.?
Krentier's ?? Night in Granada" was well ren
dered last night by the German Opera, though
materially cut down in the representation.
Theuew primadonna, M'lle Lang, has a sweet,
voice, particularly good in the upper register,
lint not powerful enough for the part of Ga
fi>ch?ele has a baritone voice of exceed
ing volume and richness, is a capital actor, and
was great as Count Ott*. The part of Gomez
was mainly cut out, owing probably to the
uuiisposition of Herr Hablemann,who only ap
peared in the closing scene. He is a pleasing
tenor, and makes a fine impression. Chorus
and orchestra were admirable throughout, and
in these particulars especially the German
company deserve the thanks of the mftsical
community for coming square up to the prom
ise* of their bills.
This afternoon the German company appear
at Grover's Theater, in "The Daughter of the
Regiment;" and to-night at the Washington
Theater, in Mozart's great opera of " Don
.1 uan," which tbe capabilities of the company
will enable them tc execute with great effec
tiveness. Tickets can be obtained at Metze
rotts. >:l, ^ ? ? ,
Fec it C'habl?stos.?The steamer Arago,
Irorn Charleston Bar on Sunday, arrived at
New York on Wednesday afternoon. Firing
between our batteries and those of the rebels
still continued, they endeavoring to retard and
harrass our operations, but with litte sncoess.
The rebel Fort Johnston is again silenced, tor
a time, at Yeast. A skillfully aimed shot en
tered an embrasure on Friday, and diunounted
tbe guns behind it. Tbe rebels have had bad
luck with the work. It is completely under
the range of our guns. Probably, U will be
abandoned. No other incident of consequence
fcf/i transpired. The Baltimore American says'
By an arrival at Fortress Monroe from
Charleston Bar, we are in posses ion or our
correspondence Iron tbe fleet to tiw 10th. The
attempt to blow up the frigate New Ironsides
was still the most exciting incident of the day.
It is gratifying to know that, beyond the de
struction of a bulkhead, no serious damage waa
done to the sturdy craft, and she can be repaired
without Having her post. The torpedo was
fcrouciit down to the Ironiidn attacked to tfce
prow of a small and partially submerged
steamer, manned by four rebels, who deter
mined to risk a very narrow chance of lire In
order to accomplish the destruction of the huge
floating battery which has become the terror of
Charleston. The torpedo waa chwrgsd with 69
pounds of powder, sod it exploded dices Uy
amidships of tbe Ironsides, probably sinking
the rebel steamer at the moment It waa fired.
At any rats nothing more waa beard of her, and
two of her crew were taken trom the water,
where they bad been thrown by the explosion.
These prisoners stats that the rigor of the
blockade has bronghtdestituUoa aadstarvation
to ths people of Charleston, and eoaseqnentty
no elort will be spared to break it by destroy,
ui* the iron-clad fleet. The fortifications on
Island are said to have been rends?A
?51formidable under Qea. Oilmen's nmod
?nd we may reasonably expect to bear,
a azwM while, of A combined naval and
sjmr ?atockaga^*^ the rebellions city.
gIt -tated thai tbe Income of ths Gov
ernment from all sources to now equal to the
aggregate expenditure.
THE riGHTIIVO OH WIDHIIDAT.
It seems that early Wednesday morning
General Hill, with his entire corps and a por
tion of Stuart's cavalry, atuurked General
Meade, evidently with a deMlh to attraot lu?
attention and permit Evrell to Bake dtBon
s'rations upon his right flank, and, if podafcle,
to play the same game with Mead* that Jack
son did with Pope little more than a year ago
near the same ground, and finalljpto get la be
tween Centre-rill* and Washington. But all of
his attempts were handsomely checkmated,
and he was compelled to fl?ht his way out of a
position which might have proved inconve
j nlent. For several hours the cannonading was
kept up without cessation, both armies ma*
neuvering with their cavalry.
The% 2d corps for a while were all aogaged
; against superior torces, but owing to the
sagacity and excellent generalship of General
Warren they handsomely repulsed the enemy
and captured two sections of guns and a Blake
ly piece, and sent to the rear nearly four hun
dred prisoners. Lively skirmishing waa kept
up until dark, when the enemy retired to the
gaps, and remained there yesterday, manifest
ing no notion of a renewal of the fight. Oar
army now occupy a strong position near Cen
tre vllle, while Liee holds all the gaps.
During the battle of Wednesday several of
fleers were killed, among them the Colonel of
the 40d (Tammany) New York regiment. The
rebels left their killed and wounded on the field
In all over seven hundred prisoners fell into
our bands, a portion of which have arrived in
the city.
Our killed, wounded, and missing during the
skirmishes the entire week tails short of 1,000
The movements of the army ot late have been
strictly of a military character and every step
of a retrograde nature was but a bait tor the
over-anxious Lee, who has been completely
outgeneraled by the Union commander.
USADgUABTBBS ABMY OW THR POTOMAC
Oct. 15.?The following general orler was pub
lished to-day :>
lleadquarttrs Army Potomac, Oct. 15, 1-63.?Th
Major General commanding announces to the
army that the rear guard consisting of the *2d
corps, was attacked yesterday, while march
ing by the flank. The enemy after a spirited
contest, was repulsed, losing a battery ot five
guns, two colors, and four liundred and flftj
prisoners. The skill and promptitude of Ma
jor General Warren, and the gallantry and
hearing of the officers and soldiers of the td
corps, are entitled to high commendation.
By command of Major General Meade.
S. Wrt,LiAMS, A. A. G.
Of the guns captured, four are United States
regulation, thr' .*-incb, and one Blakely gun.
The prisoners are mostly North Carolinians,
about 5U of whom have expressed a desire to
take the oath of allegiance.
Our casualties yesterday were small. A con
siderable number of lebel dead and wounded
lell into our hands: the latter not being inclu
ded in the foregoing aggregate of prisoners.
The march from our late to the present posi
tion was accomplished in the most perfect or
der, and without loss of wagons or other prop
erty.
The enemy were held in check at every poini
where they attempted a surprise or attack.
The force? which attacked General Warren
were a portion of Hill's corps. Some of the
prisoners state that they had marched Irom
Hanover Junction, near Richmond, since Sat
urday last.
THE LATE FIGHTING.
Six Hundred Rebels, Five Cannon and
Two Colors Captured?Great Bravery, of
oar Conscripts?They Fight Splendidly.
[Dispatch to Philadelphia Inquirer.]
On Monday General Meadfe crossed his
whole force to this side of the Rappahannock,
but finding no enemy in force in his front, he
ordered three or more corps to recross the Rap
pahannock on a reconnoissance in force, and
marched as far as Brandy Station.
A few Rebels were met, and some skirmish
ing took place, with little or no loss on either
side, the Rebels retiring as our troops advanced.
Believing Lee contemplated a movement on
his right flank and line of communication, Gen.
Meade then ordered a retrogade movement, and
his troops recrossed the Rappahannock, mov
ing on both sides of the railroad towards War
renton Junction. This occupied Tuesday,
uio army moving up to Cedar Run and Cat
lett's Station.
On Wednesday the march was resumed, and
the Second Corps, which brought up the rear,
came suddenly on a force of rebels in front, at
Auburn, near Catlett's Station. The rebels
had posted a battery on a hill, and opened on
the First Division of the Second Corps, Gen.
Caldwell, the last of the rear guard. Rick?us'
1st Pennsylvania Battery, attached to Cald
well's division, took a position, forcing it to
retire on the main body, which was following
on our left and rear.
The rebel force was Heath's division of A
P. Hill's corps. This fight lasted from eight to
eleven o'clock Wednesday morning. The bat
tle ended, the march was resumed, sad when
the Second Corps, in the afternoons had reached
a point between KeUlar and Broad Run, on the
same ground Gen. Hooker fought on Pope's
retreat, they encountered a large force of
Heath's and another rebel division formed in
line of battle parallel with the railroad.
The rebels again opened the ball with cav.
airy, artillery and infantry. Gen. Warren,
commanding the Second Corps, soon placed
his divisions In position, vigorously charged
the rebels and put them to flight, capturing 600
prisoners, a battery of six flne rifled guns, and
two stands of colors. One of the guns was
disabled and could not be got away. The others
were taken away by hand
The capture ot the battery was made by vol
unteers from all three divisions of the corps,
and was a most gallant achievement. Our
men fought splendidly, particularly the con
scripts, who received the warmest praise from
the officers for their bravery. Two stands of
colors were captured by Corporal Thos. Cal
len, company I, 9*2d New York regiment, who
took them from the color-bearer of the 28th
North Carolina regiment.
At the' close of the fighting in the morning
General Caldwell had the dead and wounded
all brought off. The same thing was done in
the afternoon by General Warren, all our dead
being buried and the wounded brought away.
All our trains were sately withdrawn. The
loss In the Second Corps, in these two battles,
amounts to between five hundred and six hun
dred killed, wounded and missing.
1 he loss of the Rebels is believed to be much
heavier in killed and wounded, exclusive of
the six hundred prisoners captured, who were
marched past General Meade's headquarters
this morning, on their way to Washington.
When the battle commenced near Broad
Run the Pennsylvania Reserves, attached to
the Fifth Corps, were resting on a field, the
corps having gone forward, when a concealed
rebel batisry suddenly opened on them from
s hill, half a mile distant, killing and wound
ing a number. s
A battery attached to the Reserves returned
the fire, and a brisk engagement ensued, but
the vigorous assault of the Second Corps, Gen
eral Warren, upon the rebel line, put them to
flight before the Reserves could get a fair
chance at them.
The army is in flne spirits, and is now In a
position to punish the rebel army severely
should Lee determine to risk a general engage
ment. To-day all was quiet up to noon, when
your special left the front.
mom miw b?d
^-5 pr*S*k *? the Unitarian Church,
(corner BUth and D streets.) oa SUNDAY, lath
??orn\P.f WV#,I?V1- Gosper service*
at i\. The public are invited. oc |$.jt
rT5=?tl0 A DAY TO AQINT8.?#10 MAP*
IL3 ffOR 60 01NT8.-Tho UulteTflutes and
*> 1?W, mounted and var
nished, with rollers, five feet W?e. colored ,1,0*
counties, showing3 ,ow'towne,ylHsyee,postofceas,
and railroad stations; the whole engraved oa steel,
at a cost of ?loo.uob, end two years time, all for AO
ornts.or la sheets at aeeats. a day to ana er
woman. Prlatea instructions hew to oaavese will
be sent te our agents. Send for sample copies be
fore ordering largely. Money returned if aot satis
factory. Lloyd's Ms* of the Mississippi ftiver,
giving every man's plaatatlea aad aaae,sameslss
end priee.
Also. Lloyd's Telegraph, Sxpreu, and Railroad
May Is now ready; ive feet large. Priee. mounted,
t l.V; in sheets, costs. Any one ealliag atten
tion of either mal* or female to this, *he will set
as sg?at, will receive a fall set of ear maps alalia.
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A canvasser wanted for Washington. B. O .and
Amy of the Potamee. Ayp'y, to-morrow only, at
Boom Me. 14. Delsvea tfease, eerar ~
pis aveaae and Ninth street. After
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TELEGBAPHIC NEWS.
ThaElissawi**? Preaideat'a
~ Reply f UM
WAfeHiHQTOV, Oct l*-{Dispateh to the N
T. E*cnin#>P.a?#.?Yfcg President this taonunf
?*nt to St Loot* two copiee of hie reply to the
Misaouri datamation, in reference to the Scho
fle 14 difficulty. TBa publication of the reply
helfU not permitted
Removal af Rebel Wounded.
HAitaiPBrBo, Oct. 15.?Gen. Jonah has or
dered all the Rebel wounded in the hospital*
at Gettysburg* who will beat removal, to be
sent farther north. . Thia Is supposed to be in
consequence of the rumor of another Rebel
advance. ? ? ??* - ?*'
OFFICIAL.
Asa aha* Lihcoli, President of the United States
of America:
To AV Whom t'r May Concern.
Satisfactory evideaca having been exhibited to
me that lamiaa Boons haa beea appointed Gon
ial ad interim of the Republic of Chile, for the
port of New York andftodependencies, I do hereby
recognize him aa inch, aad declare him free to
exercise and enjoy sueh functions, powers and
privileges as are allowed to the Consuls of the
most favored nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, I hare caused these letters
10 be made patent, and the seal of the United
States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
too, the 14th day of Oct., A. D. 1863, and of
[L. B.] ihe Independence of the Unitea states of
America the 88tb
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President; .
William 11. BawAao. Secretary of State.
H1BAM LODGB, HO. 10. F. AND A.U ?
A Stated Communication of this Lodes will
re~helaon FRIDAY EVENING. 18th instant, at
-o'clock, on which occasion the M. W. Grand
Lodge will make its annual Grand Visitation.
Members are requestec to be punctual in their at
tendance; and brethren in Mod standing art in
vited. Bj order of the W. M. ,
oc 18-St JOHN M. JEWELL. Sec.
(Ytr^JOS. SHAFFIBLD'S BALTIMOBB CON
LL3 feetionery and Steass lee O.eam Mtnufac
to? y, No. 386 Sixth street, between G and a nts.
Parties, Balls, Suppers, Waddings, and other en
tertainments furnisbed at the shortest notice, on
the most reasonable terms. lea Cream and Water
Ices $2 per gallon. oe 7-lm*
rry? ?DLPBDI, T4P0B,
^ , MEDICA TBI) BATHS.
Mrs. M. N. ABBY, formerly of No. 486 12th
street, having taken the house No. 333 U- street,
corner of 12th. is now prepared to administer Jtotns
for the ours of Diseases, such as Bheumatism. Lum
bago, Gout. Bore Throat, Erysipelas, Salt Rheum,
Bcrofi da, Dyspepsia, Fever and Ague. Jaundice,
Anthma, Paisey, Neuralgio Affections, Bilious Fe
ver, Liver Complaint, Ac.
Mrs. A. having herself tested the Bath is able to
?peak with confidence, and trusting the afflicted of
Washington and Georgetown will avail themselves
of so easy, pleasant and speedy a remedy, she most
earnestly solicits a share of public patronage.
Mrs. A. also removes Birtn Marks without pain
leaving no trace of tneir former appearance.
Circulars at the house. oc 6 2w*
Y"Sp?N0TI0E.?We caution the publie against
_L3 several parties wno are purporting to be our
scents in putting on Cement and Graval Roofs. We
bare no agents, and warn all persons fer trusting
them on nur account
THE WILSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
Successors to J. F. Walker A Bon,
seao-lm* feot of lid street west.
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DR. DELNEO'S WORLD BENOWNED
OK G UENT is warranted to bring out & full
erowth of whiskers, or a fine moustache, in forty
Jays. and is pronounced by chemists to be invalu
able as a hair restorative. One trial will prove its
efficacy. Bent by mail ou receipt of SI .in, for price
ind postage. Address DR. M. DELNEO, Box 300,
Poughkeepsie Post Office, Poughkeepsie, N. Y
sefl-lm*
IVOR SALB?A large DIORAMA SHOW. Also, a
T Urte SHOW CASE, complete, at HARBISON'S
Sift Store, Penn. avenue, near 3d st. oo 16 2t*
A . FOR BALI,
rl. MARBL1 BILLIARD TABLB. Inquire at
No. *46 Penn, avenue, Capitol House, between lit
md 2d streets. oc 16-St*
A FOB SALB.
t\. BBAUTIFUL SODA WATER and SYRUP
300LBR. Alao, a MARBLE TOP OOUNTBR, 3
eet wide by 8 feet long, at 449 New York avenue,
oc 16 St*
A p p L m a
g U T T X B AND
400 package* freah BUTTER*
? 200 barrels prifie APPLBB.
In store aad arriving. For sale by
oo 18 6t* D. JC. DUTROW, 450 8th street.
? H O W OASIS
SHOW CA81BI
At 369 Seventh street.
j uat received per steamer
Three Fall Silver Counter Cases,
Four Walnut Counter Cases,
Two Walaat Begar Cases,
Which we oiler cheap for cash. _
BONTZ A GRIFFITH,
369 Seventh street, bet I aad S ?*?.
net lS-ftt a ? I
^ LARGB ASSORTMENT OF PIANOS.
GREA T BARB A iiYS IN PIANO FO R TBS!
We have now in stoi* several Pianos?*^
hat bave been used a short time, andKaBBI
'hich we will sell at the following prices ;?ll II1
One 7 OcUve at ftaao,
One 7 Octave at sdft,
One Octave at BS0,
One 8 Octave at 950.
Also, a large assortment of Bteinway A Sons'
aatrumenta. wnieh are anperior to all others
lannfaetured. At the Music Store of
W. G. MBTZBBOTT.
oc 18 Cor, nth aad Pa. ave.
rHBRB WILL BB SOLD AT THD CITY
Pound, corner of N and Half street, to-mor
iw, Friday. the isth instant, at 5 p m., one Billy
oat and one Nannie Goat and three Pigs.
oc 15-It* JOHN TOOMBS, Pounaaaster.
j r7a p a t z e
No. 6 FOUR-AND-A-HALF BTRBBT.
oe 15 n* WAsniaoToa, D. C.
lIAP OF THB BATTLE-FIELD OB GBTTY8
'I burg, of July 1st 3d, and 3,1?53, by W. H.Wil
>*, captain and aid de camp. Price fifty cents,
eplee seat by mail free of postage.
tor sale by PHILP ft SOLOMONS,
oc 15 3t 339 Penn. avenue.
iy HOLES ALB AND JTAIL.
NOTIONS. TOYS,
AMD
FANCY GCODB.
GOTTHELF A BEHBEND,
389 Seventh at., bet, H and I,
pspeetfully invite the attention of the publie at
rge.asweUof city and couatry buyers, to their
try lrrge and well sgleetel 8took, comprising
most every article usually found in first-elass
otion and Fancy Goods Houses.
TO DEALBBS ESPECIALLY,
articular attention is invited to a large and well
lected Stock of TOYS for the Holydays.
Also to
LADIES BUYING FOR FAIRS.
general inducement will be given. oc 15-lm*
R. B. LQOMLS A
383 PENN. AVENUE.
BOOTS AND SHOES AT WHOLESALE.
The attention of Sutleta and others is invited to
ir large and well selected (took of BOOTS aad
]OE8, suitable for the army trade, and fresh from
e manufacturer. ocU lm*
By W. L. WALL A CO., Auctioneer*.
URN1TURE. FURNITURE.
We have just received a v?ryf7\
?SPW large and complete assortment ofU^^
OARPBTSy?>COA l&TTING, ^
OIL CLOTH. MIBRORB,
and HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES generally,
bieh have t*en sent ns on commission at private
ile. all of which we offer at the lowest possible
rices, ae the entire stock is to be elossd out, aad
Ters inducements to persons in want of Furni
ire. Ac., among which may be found :
Parlor Suits m Brocatel and Bepa
Tete-a-Tetes, Sofas,
Marble-top Bureaus
ktel and Bepi
Divans and Lounges
naroie-Hip curesus, Tables, Mirrors
Cottsge Chamber Beta. Btegeres
Cane and Wood-seat Chairs in great variety
Office Furnitere in great Tnriety
Iron Bedsteads, Hair and Shuck Mattresses
Feather Beds. Bolsters and Pillows, Oomforts
Carpets, Cocoa Matting, Oilcloth,large stock
Extension Tables, Walnut Wardrobes
Walaat, Jenny Lind,Cottage and other Bed
steads.
Together forming one of the largest assort*
eats of FUBNlTUBE.ftc .in thia eity, Aid it
ill be to the intereet of dealers and other ?ur
ttasers to examine onr stook before purchasing
i the whole stock la to be eloeed out at eur larce
od spacious Salesroom in the rear af our Auetian
ooms, under the Yarietiee.
W. L. WALL A 00
8outhwaat corner at Penn. avenue
oo 14-8t aad tth treat
?{aeived, three very fine fall silver ?
' ? ?BC)f?fz A GRIFFITH'S
aalt-t Hoaaefamlshlu^j,
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OR YOUNG
CLO? aad VELT HAT
oel-lw mm aaraar mke&'eM.
^P AT?ltCTilt4M HimXk 1 .joyt
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4 O'CLOOX F. V.
LATEST fROn tHl FROJIT.
tTp to 2% P- W- to-day no Information has
been received from the front indicating any
collision to-day vrith the enemy anywhere
along our lines; and whatever fighting there
was yesterday seems to hare been nothing
more than outskirt skirm^bing.
RETURN OF BAKER'S RANGERS.
THEY CAPTURE A NUMBER OF PRI80NER5.
The detachment of Colonel Baker's Rangers
which has been scooting the country in the
neighborhood of Leesburg for some days pastt
returned to the city about eleven o'clock to-day.
They brought with them a number of pris
oners.
A FALSE RUMOR.
The New York Timet ot yesterday contains
the following Washmgton despatch:
"The command of the Army of the Potomac,
of course, is fatal. Gen. Meade in his torn has
been compelled to giTe place to some other man.
His removal from command seems to have
been determined on. His successor is said t# be
Major General Daniel E. Sickles.'*
There is no foundation whatever for any part
of this story. On the contrary, we hear from
those on whose sources ot in formation we have
every reason to rely, that the President ex
presses great gratification with the manner in
which Gen. Meade has conducted the recent
movements of his army.
JOHN MINOR BOTTS UNDER ARREST.
John Minor Botts was arrested on Monday
last at his home at Brandy Station by the (Jon.
iederate cavalry. It is presumed it is a set off
to the arrest of several prominent Culpeper
men, now at the Old Capitol, sent in by Gen.
Meade as dangerous men.
It may have proceeded, however, from the
gossip of the correspondents of the New York
papers, respecting his entertaining Union offl
ccis at his house, having reached Richmond.
COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL.
Thomas Johnson, private, Company G, 4th
N. Y. Artillery, sent from Fort Ethan Allen
under sentence of court-martial, was commit
ted to the Old Capitol to-day by order of Capt.
Todd, as also Francis Ossier, 155th N. Y. Vol.,
Company A.
CONTEMPLATED REMOVAL OF TIIE QUAR
TERMASTER GENERAL'S OFFICE.
The building ju3t vacated by Major General
Hallecki on G street, between 17th and 13th, is,
we understand, to be occupied by Quarter
master General Rucker, the one he now occu
pies being found too small and inconvenient.
COLORED TROOrS RAISED IN MARYLAND TO
BE CKEDITED TO THE DRAFT
IN THAT STATE.
The colored troops raised in Maryland prior
to the draft in that State will be duly credited
on the present draft.
SEIZED BT THE CON FEDK RATES.
Enoch Haeslup, delegate elect te the Virginia
Legislature, and Marshall Itavis, both of Oc
:oquan, were arrested about three weeks since
t>y Kin:heloe's gang, and carried to Gordons
ville.
THE SMITHSON COURT-MARTIAL.
This court resumed its session to-day at 1
3'clock, and began with the evidence of Com
mander Williams oft, to aw&lt whose arrival
;he recess of the court was taken.
Thi Mibbouri Embkoomo.?Though the
President has declined to make public his let
er to the Missiouri radical committee, em
bracing his decision upon the points on which
hey recently prayed action from him, it is
mown here that he has declined to remove
Jen. Schofleld; or, in other words, to throw
he weight of his influence against the Gamble
Blair wing of tbe Union party in that State
[t iS ko loo roa tke '-o h?rcu?r' and '?clay
>anks" each to light out their own battle at the
>allot box.
Dowr'tWaktam Obwa.n.?Tbe Washington
orrespondent of the New York Hfrald says:
"Numerous publications have been made as
f coming from the President, and they have
?en called ? official.' Tonr correspondent has
uthority for saying that the President never
Las had, has not now, and never will have,
my organ of his opinions. He believes that
he organs of an Administration do more harm
ban good, and whoever aspires to be his organ
loes it without his sanction or even perfus
ion "
We take it that the Herald correspondent
bout bits the facts in the case.
Personal.?Gen. Hunter is in town.
A Sensation Report.?The Baltimore
mrrican says:
"We learned yesterday from military gentle*
len from Harper's Ferry that the rumors of
?bel advances in the Valley have turned out
) be entirely unfounded. Captain Cole on
Wednesday returned from a scout as far as
'ront Royal, having fonnd no enemy, and
eard of none, except a few small guerrilla
arties. He picked up and brought in as pris
ners fifteen rebel stragglers, including twe
dicers. Neither Imboden, Jackson nor Jones
rere or had been at Win cheater or in the neigh,
orhood. In fact, the whole excitement has
jroed out to be one of thoee occasional base
?68 panics which are so common in that vicin
y. The running of passenger and freight
-ains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
een resumed again."
rashingten Meney Market?latest Qm.
tat leas.
Furnished by Lewis Johnson A Co., Bank.
rs:
Buying. Sell In r.
r. s. Coupon Bonds, 1881 luev ieo?
r. s. 5*ao's par L*
r.s.7.30 Notes *?e ?? 166^ 107
>uartennaaters' Checks _
lew Certificate* ......,99V
merlcan Gold 153al54 1551/
jnerican Silver I3ual35 _
MUW YORK KA.TB6?3 O OLOCK T. M.
Coupon 6'S, 1681, m#-, 7-30's, 106 k : Certlfl.
lies of Indebtedness, 99*; Gold, 153W Erie
R, lOb*; Michigan Southern, 86*; Milwa?
ie and Prairie du Chlen, 69; Fort Wayne, S3;
Hon and Terrahaute 65*; Quicksilver, 63
hicago and Northwestern, 46.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
?
erRETARYCHASE CONGRATULATES
THE PEOPLE OF OHIO over the
GREAT UNION VICTORY THERE.
Columbus Ohio, Oct. 16.?Secretary Chase
ioke to a large crowd in this city last night
e congratulated the people upon their victory*
id spoke of the good effect it would have
>t only in this country, but in Europe.
It would, he said, strengthen the hands of the
resident and the Cabinet, and send joy to the
?arts of our army. If you had given 10,000
ajority only it would not have suffered, but
>nr grand old 100,000 has done the business.
He rehearsed the history of -his leaving Ohio
ree years since to attend the Peace Congress,
e policy he advocated, and tbe result; and
s transfer frojn the Senate, by President Lin
tin, to tbe Cabinet. He Also referred to the
a financial scheme, and to his three years
jsence; and feelingly thanked his audience
r their kind welcome of him te Ohio.
He complimented Governors Dennison and
od for their fidelity and seal in managing the
Fairs of State.
Secretary Chase left Columbus this moralog
r Washington.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
Pbiladbltbia, Oct-16?The official rota of
its city gives Ourtia 7,081 majority.
17* The Cincinnati Common Council have
1)pointed a committee to purchase $20,000
orth of coal to bo sold to eittaMs at eoat.
9W An enraged Cleveland coal oU worker
ireW his wife into a vat filled with oool tar.
? is ?ow a widower.
LOCAL NEWS.
Homicidk a?jl RArvLe ?Last night, about
18 o'clock, a haaicid* took place at the hon .a
of Patrick Levins, on New Hampehire ave
use, near the O street wharf, while a dance
was going on. The decfa.?ed Is a man named
Michael I>ar)da, aged abont '26 years, who
leaves a wife and four children, and recently
he has been employed about the stables iu that
section of the city.
Coroner Woodward was summoned this
morning, and held an inquest, when the follow
ing facts were elicited: Some time since a man
who boarded at the house of Lavln's left the city
suddenly, taking with him the clothes of Thos.
C&ton. who was boarding at the house, and left
behind a fiddle. The fiddle was last night rallied
for the benefit of Caton, and quite a company
were present, among whom was a vonng man
who went by the following names: "Fit*,"
??Smith," "Jones." "Sample," "Bant," w*
??Robert Carr." After the rattle was over, the
dance was commenced, during which a diffi
culty occurred, which was quieted, but it was
renewed again, and those who appeared tq
Be the ringleaders?Caton, Fitz and Oarf?were
P^'bed out of the door, when a pietol was fired,
and the ball took effect in the left breast of the
deceased, about an inch and a half above the
nipple, killing him almost instantly. It is
thought the shot was firrd at a man named
Wm. Gilbraith, who, it is said, struck Ir'itz be
fore the party were pushed out of the house,
w lien Fitz was struck he drew a pistol, and
Caton grabbed a chair, the -larger portion of the
company retreating out the back way.
As soon as the shot was fired the deceased
was taken into the back room, but died in a few
moments without speaking a word. Fitz, Oa
ton, Carr and another man, McAllister, ran oil',
the latter by way of O street, and the others
through F street. Caton and Carr, however,
returned some time afterwards to the house,
and Caton had the pistol with which the shoot
ing was done, and Lavins, the owner of the
house, detained them until the arrival of the
police.
The jury returned a verdict that the deceased
came to his death from a wound by a pistol
ball, fired by Fitz, alias Smith, alias Jones,
alias W. Sample, alias "Bunt," while in com
pany with Thomas Caton and Kobert Carr,
who they believe to have been accessories to
the act.
Tue parties, on the rendition of the verdict,
were taken in custody by Sergeant Hurley and
the officers present.
Daath of John Dean, Esq.?John Dean,
Esq., familiarly known as Judge Dean, a gen
tleman well known to the citizens of Wash
ington in connection with the defence of fugi
tive slaves, died this morning at his rooms on
Sixth street, between E and F streets, of pneu
monia. Mr. Dean has been sick for several
days, and has not been at his office since Mon
day last. He was employed in the Treasury
Department, and his business was to examine
the accounts of U. S. District Attorneys.
Mr. Dean came to this city from Brooklyn,
N. Y., about the time of the issuance of the
emancipation proclama'ion, and he entered at
once energetically into the business of defend
ing it, and of securing to negroes their rights
under it. D
Mr. Dean, at one time, lived in Oneida coun
ty, N. Y., and was the founder of the town of
Deansville, in that county.
He was a gentleman of fine social qualities,
and had a wide circle of friends.
Mr. Dean was ou years of age.
Police Reports.?First Precinct.?Anthony
Selby, last driving on Anacostia bridge: $3.,>->.
Second Precinct.?Edward Johnson, larceny;
dismissed.
Third Precinct.?Jas. Goddard, disorderly:
J. Litchfield, do.; dismissed. Jas. Shelton, do;
.<S4.5<i S. W. Wetzell, huckster unlicensed; dis
missed. David Straiglitzman pedlar, do:
Sixth Precinct,?Thaddcus Minor, throwing
stones; dismissed. J. A. Bailey, grand larceny;
for" bearing. John Maurice, keeping open a
place of business on Sunday; ?10.
Tenth Precinct.?Benjamin Moltimore, disor
derly; $3. Chas. Thomas, Thos. Daley, Wm.
Busey, do.; dismissed. Anne Maria Barnes,
do.; ?1. Obadiah Lee, drunk; ?1. Mrs. Mc
Guire, forcible entry: dismissed.
?
? Released.?The young men, Mathews and
Cooper, who were arrested on Sunday last and
confined in the Central Guardhouse, for deal
ing in counterfeit Confederate sCTipt, were this
morning released through the exertions of Mr.
G. H. Day.
It was ascertained that they had sold the
scrip within the Confederate lines, not within
our own, and that was not considered a crime
to warrant their further incarceration. Super
intendent Webb issued the order for their re
lease.
Scdden Death.?This morning a watchman
at the Corrall, near the Observatory, who has
been suffering with the dysente-y for a few
days past, named Hanesman, died very sud
denly, while he was on-duty. Coroner Wood
ward was notified, but did not deem it neces
sary to hold an inquest. His remains will be
interred by the Quartermaster's Department.
Fon oAt.a?me gunnirUBB of four rooms,
having been in use only a few months; every
thing necessary for housekeeping for a small fami
ly. and will be sold ok??? "lumens." as the owner
la about leaving the city. Inquire for one week at
Wo. *9 BasfOapitol St.. cor 4th. oe 14-lw*
By W. 1?. WALL ft 00., Auctioneers.
A DMINIBTRATOB'3 8AL1 0* TH1 GOOD
A Will a?d Ibtsrsst ih a liBSTAuaAjrrOn
MONDAY, 19th mutant at 11 o'clock, wewiU.br
order of the Orphans' Court, sell, on the premisee,
the Good Will and Interest of the late George fuss
in the Restaurant known as the Rialto House, on
the corner of D and 9th streets.
Terms: ?100 cash at sale; balance in 6 months,
""'?Shrihtophk hub.
GBOKOB JACOB,
Administrators.
oc 18 W. L. WALL ft 00., Ancts.
By WM. L. WALL ft 00., Auctioneers.
plBXMPTOBY 8ALB OF VALUABLI IM
KT no. an Pbombty ea 24th stbii* ansa Paws
.TLVAM1A AVXKUI AID THB OlKCLI AT AUOTIOB.?
>a,THURSDAY AFTERNOON, ltth inst , at 5
? clock, we will sell, in front of thepremises, Lot
0, Square 38, assabdivided by Isaac Pollack, front
ng 25 feet on 94tb street and improved by a large
hree-story and basement Briek House, containing
0 rooms and a basement just fitted up for a restau
ant, and newly painted thronghout.
Terns: One-half cash; balance in three and tlx
nonths, with interest, seeared by a deed of trust
?n the premisee.
Conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser;
nd if the terms of sale are not complied with in five
lays from the day of sale, the Property will be re
old upon 5 days' notice, at the risk and cost of the
lefaalting purchaser.
oc8 WM. L. WALL A 00., Auflta.
?~THB ABOVBSALB 18 POSTPON1D ON AO
oontoA the weather to MONDAY, the 19th inst,,
14 ?'clock.
00 J6 W. L. WALL ft CO.. Auetri.
il/HAT TO BAT, AND HOW TO COOK IT.
vv Oracle of Cookery for the Million. London,
Soups, Pish, G rav ies, and Sauces. London.
Vegetables, Omelettes, and Coufeetionery. Lon
on.
Carving and Kitchen Arrangement!. London.
Miss Leslie's200 Receipts for French Cookery.
Domestic Cookery.
The French Gook.
Miss Leslie's New Cookery Bcok.
Fancatelli's Modern Cook.
Cookery, Carving, and Btiquetts of the Table,
london. -
Boyer's Modern Housewife.
Mrs. Randolph's Virginia Cookery,
Kitchener's Cook's Oracle,
Widdifi eld's New Cook Book.
Beculet?Le Cuisimer Praticien. Paris.
Bernardi?Le Ouisinier Imperial. Paris.
oc 16 m FRANCR TAYLOR.
rBIB IS TO GIVB N0*flGB that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans' Court of
Caching ton county, in the District of Columbia,
ttters or administration on the personal estate of
otlev Moreland. late of Washington county afore -
kid, decetsed. All persons having claims against
said dacaasad ant hereby warned to exhibit the
tme, with the vouobers thereof, to the snbseriber,
d or before the 3d day of October next: they
tay otherwise Vf law be excluded from all benefit
r the said estate.
Given under my hand this 3d day of October, 1883.
CHRISTIANA X M0B1LAND,
mark
oe5 1aw3w* Administratrix.
ORPHANS' COURT, Distbiot op Columbia.
J Washington County, TQ-witIn the case of
Irs. Catherine V. King.administratrix de bonis non
f John Bennett, deceased, the administratrix
'oresaid has. with the approbation of the Orphans'
onrtef Washington county aftresai4, appointed
USdDAY. the nth day of Oetober Inst., for the
oal settlement and distribution of the personal
itate of saM deceased, and of the assets in hand.
1 far as the same have been collected asd turned
ito money; when and where all the creditors an t
sin of said deceased are notified to attend, (at
is Orphans' Court of Washiagtoa county afore
bid,) with their oiaims properly vouched, or they
ay otherwfte by taw be exclude! from all beae
t in said dfeceamPa estate: provided a copy of
lis order be pabHshed once a week for three
eeks in t?e Bvening Star previous to the said
th day of October.
Test: , Z.JO. BOBBINS,
?agister of Will*.
oe 6 lawsw*
^JILITABY GOOB8.
WALL^ITIP
Oflhr tuTrf JNRRH
outfits
?gu-tflf
HUm
pro fg wmnm? |
C. w, lomw.. >, LLii,: ?"? *?
V. W. lOIJtJt t ?*"?
WHOLESAli^ND lit
china, Mui) ai4 Irwkiry Wir#?
ABLB OUTLBRY, SILVMM PLAWD WARS.
BRITANNIA WARJ, BLOCK TIM GOODS,
TIM OHAMBMM IIH, GOAL OIL LAMPS,
JAPAMM1D WAITMMS, DOOM **Tf.
VMATHMS DG8TMMS, BMU8MMS, WOO? WAMM.
UD
HOUSBKMMPING AMTIOLM8 G AN MB ALLY.
(ST Ho uses, Hotels, and Steamboats faratiho4 it
short notice. ?
318 IMOM HALL,
bet. Kk ?4 IMA OA
m >v?oSm
C'^'^OlOAIISl"01""
?WIMRIM. M? ? ?i?g*
IS Muktt S?ace,Penn. avanus
oc 15 between sth and 9th streets
f 1> K Of STONBWALL JACKSON- fl M.
Lj Southern Hiitory of tbe Pirst IH: of the
Wftr* S'2
Moore * Rebellion Record, part SSiBOo.
Classic Quotation!; PH).
Lear 's Book of Noihdm; 91.24. .. _ .
Q?n. Gillmore on Limes, Hydraulic Cemeats and
Mortars; A3..4).
Clark's Elements of tbe Mngliah Language; 81.
The Shadow of Ashlydy at. By Mn, Wood; 81
oc 14 FRANOK TAYLOR.
"l^UTTKK AND FLOUB.
I am receivimg daily, soma of the nry beat Phila
delphia Print Butter, prioe tf cents par lb. Welch 1
best Family Floor. 81? par barrel. MiTtHd tree
Other brands of Flour aa cheap aa can ha bought in
Washington. I will re-open my Market Department
on tha 15th of October. 0*0 T. STB WART,
oc9-lw* oocna r 12th and H at*.
B L A N K M T 8!
BLAN K M T II!
loo pairs very superior Blanketa, Just received
and far sale cheap for ca'h at
BONTZ A GRIFFITHS,
369 7th street, between
oc 12>2w [Bap.T I and M atreef.
Atlantic stbambhip agbncy.-w. b.
LB WIS A CO., having been anointed. Ageata
ror4Lineaof Steamers will furnish OertiBeates or
Passage to or from any Port of Great Britain or
Ireland.
Persons desiring Paaaage or to bring th?*r friends
out, oaa avail themselves af tha opportunity with
out trouble or extra expense, by applying to W.
B. LA WIS A CO., Agents, 447 7th at., bet. G aad
H sta. oc 10-lw
(UPLMNDID GAAP MS
? FROM KENDALL GMMMM.
Samples of theaa delicious Grapts may b? seon at
Gilman's Drug Store, Pennsylvania avenue, near
Metropolitan Hotel, where all orders left will re
ceive prompt attention, lhay may also be had at
Pearson's Fruit Store, Moa. 491 and 493 Mlrhth
street, and at stall No. ? in tha Centre Market, on
market days, Thay inelude all tha choice varieties,
and will be sold at a vary low price. Familiea
supplied daily or otherwise in small or large quan
tities. aell-lm*
NBW DRB8S GOODS, Aa.
French Merinoes, Coburga, Poil Pa Chivirs,
Reps,French Mouslins. Poplins, Alpacas,
Sacking Flannel, Cloaking Cloths, Blankets,
Balmorals, Cassimeres.
Bleacbad and Brewn Cottons,
Hosiery, Gloves, Ac.
Also, tan piecea Black Silks,
oci M. TAYLOR A CO
BW1BB A BIVlBl?Gt,OB
SOOOIBSOaa TO ??
OHAMLM8 8. FOWL MB * 00. ?If
IMPORTERS, Wm
WIOIJBAIJ ABB BBVAiL B1M.1M IB
CHINA, GLASS AMD MAMTHMM WAMM,
nj?a Cntlary. Plated War*. BoU Metal Goods. Ie
Pitchers, Block xla Goods, Tin Chamber Sets,
Japanned Waitera/Wata* Coolers. Mtherial
and Solar Lamps, Coal Oil Limps, Lan
terns, Stone Ware, Ae., Ae., Ae,
Goods Packed and Delivered la this City and
Georgetown frste of charge.
f 94 (Odd Fellows' Hal! > Seventh at,,
BrHoly Washington
IJNITMD 8TATM8 8-89 BONDS,
CMITMD STAT MS T-S9 TMBABURY N0TM8,
UNITMD ST ATMS COUPONS OP M*81,
UMITMD 8TATM8 0MMTIPI0ATM8 OP IM
DMBTMDNMS8.
Gold. Silver, Uasurrent Money, Mxchange on ail
parts of Marope aad the Northern Cities,
BOUGHT AMD BOLD.
We are anthorlaed to furnish HD Beads at par
an til the 1st of August next, whea the prlfOedge
of conversion ceases.
Orders for Stocks and Gol executed la Mew York
exclusively on commission.
MITT1MH0USM, PAMT A 00.,
7 f Bankers, 8I< Penn. avenae.
T MUSICAL IM8TMUMMNTS. i
ELK Cheapest place ia tbe City to get Musica
Instruments, suoh as Gnitars, Violins, Flutes. Ae*
cor de ens, Banjos. Tambonriens, Drums, Fifes. As.
Ae., together with Instruction Books for all In
straments, fine Gnitar and Yioloa Strings ia at
*aaey and^ttHitary atore, 309 M
street, near 14th. [Ban. Ohron] aeX-lxa
NMW GOODS! MMW GOODS!
Just received, a large stock of Point and
Thread Lace Collars, aetts, aad Handkerchiefs,
Thread and Pusher Lace Veils, Embroidered
Bands and Mdging, Ae. A large stock of Head
dresses and Netta, latest style. Great variety of
Fancy Combs, J et and Stee, IMardrops, Pins, Bolt
IS Market Spaoe. Penn. avenue,
ae g between gth and 9th streets.
WINTER gammMnts.
*7 NEW STYLUS.
BOYS' CLOTHING.
We are now in receipt ef a large assortment of
BOYS',and GHILDRMN'S CLOTHING ef the mww
est Styles, suitable fer the present season for dr??
andachtwrt wear, te which we invite the attention
**f#?WALL, 8TBPHBN8 A CO., 393 Pa. ar.,
ecl-if.tf t Int.ABep.l bet. 9th and 10th ate.
if
^Hoollimb a OOJH
DBAVeHT UKAND POR
1 am now reeelving large guantiHes of DRAUGHT
ALMaad POMTMM from this celebrated Brewery,
which X am prepared to faralsh on ihortsotSH
aU pcrsaas who wtD flavor me with thetr orders. |
Orders given to Ky drivers will ho ptonptty at
tended to. ? . . , ...
Goods delivered la all parts of Washington ssrt
Georgetown, free of eharge
MILMT A. SllXMM, ||is|,
SMea MstfNag Apsf, 87 Gresa St.,
?98-M Georgetown, 0. O.
FROM LONDON.
SWIFT'S Works. 2 Vols. 8vo.
Huron's Historical Researches. 6-Vols.
Burks ^ General Armory. _
Russsll's History of Modern Bur ope. 4 vols.
BUlnsy's History of tbe Philosophy of the Miad.
4 Vols.
Adventurer, and Gonneisseur.
Tatler and Guardian. 1 Vol.
Kemp's Phasea of Matter, if Vols. ,
Speculative Philoaophy of Cbalvbius.
Micbaud's History of fte Crusades J Vols.
Complete Works of Hobhessof MsUnsesbnry. 18
yols.
Smollett's Works, Illustrated hy Crulkshaak
Life af Piggjo Braoetoliai. _
oc3 FMANOK TAYLOR.
|Vf OO&M'S WMST MND D8UG STORM
LV1 113 Pjirs AyBpaa. bobtb sidb.
MOORB'S AGUB CURB, BtCRBT SPBCIFIO
knd TONIC OOMDXAL are articles that oom
nsscd themselves.
A large stock of DRUGS, MMDICIU8, Ae.
for sale as above. obl l
Wm HAVM THIS ^AY^N^TB^WITH
JOHN A. hamilton. Onr business will here
after be conducted under the name of BABBOOM,
3BMMM8 A CO. Thankful for the liberal patron
Lge bestowed upon the old firm, we solicit a oon
tinuance cf tbe same, assaring our Frlknda and
pust?mera that nothing shall be left aadona 70
Mease. BABSOPB, 8MMMM3 A 00.
[TAVIPG THIS DAY MAMM A OHAMGM IM
II onr Business, we argantly reguest aU parties
ndgbted to us by notes, dae bills, and opsn aceeuat,
o cbme forward immediately and pay the eame, aa
ve desire to close aad settle ay our past business.
III persons bavins accounts agaiast as wiUpro
isnt them for payment.
QCl-eolSB BAMBQPM A SBMMBS
kjYAOlMTHB AND FRUIT T&MM8.
oedition. Via^ Doesto aad Siagla Hyacinths,
SAUL,
oe 8-eo?t* 396 Seventh st., corner H st,
DfOn AM9 8HOM8 TO SUM
sfr
1,000?
lag AllevsH
ooiMt* ral