The national Republican., 1861-07-29

was instantly perceived among their forces
their guns, (of which they had five upon one
battery and three upon another,) were brought
to bear upon us, and men could be seen beside
them, while others we're moving quickly about.
train OF cars came up to the depot full of
troops. They evidently thought we had come
down 10 attack them. Pretty soon the steamer
quaked, and belching forth went An eighty.four
pound shot.
1t struck a little short of the shore, but elicit.
en- no reply from The rebels. Nine shots we're
fired, one OF which went plumb into the earth
little north OF the railroad depot, kicking mp
cloud OF dust, and showing what terrible ex.
ecntion it would have done had it struck with.
in their entertainments. The distance fred
was three miles. which fully proves the long
range of this celebrated gun. The guns were
discharged under the supervision cf General
James, the inventor.
The excursion party reached Washington
about eight O'Clock in the evening, highly de.
lighted with the hospitality they had received
from Mr.. Roberts, and the pleasure Of witness.
ing the experiments upon the riAed cannon.
D1sGRACEFUL OUTRAGEs IN ALEXANDRIA,,
The danger of allowing soldiers to 90 abroad
through our cities with arms on their persons
has had mournfnl exemplifcation in Alexan.
dria within the past few days. On Friday, Mrs.
Robert Jameson, a highly respectable lady, was
shot in the arm by an intoxicated soldier Of the
New FORK twenty-eighth regiment Her arm
had to be amputated on the following day. On
Saturday, we hear Mrs. Greenwood, an excel.
lent lady, was also shot dead in the streets By
drunken soldier; and the telegraph furnishes
US with still another murder, committed under
the same circumstances, on that day. Shall
ekon l.
held to rigid accountability for the failure to
prevent these disgraceful acts, and be them.
selves punished Tor the failure to perform their
own duty? These diaboical acts call loudly for
complete and thorough reform, and the quiet
and ord erly citizens of this vicinity will never
be content until such reform is established
ATTEMPT AT RAPE.-About four o'clock Sat
urday morning, screams were heard issuing
from the dwelling of Mr.. Sheridan, on Twelfth
street, near D. A number of citizens, with
Policeman Tanning and the watchmen, rushed
in, and found that the house had been entered
by three persons-Thomas Clements, John
Wagner, and Charles Campbel-and one of
them (Clements) had attempted to commit
rape upon woman living with the family,
named Mary Cook. Her screams alarmed the
neighborhood, and caused the arrest. She is
badly bruised, and one of the party had bitten
her breast. A hard struggle ensued between
me officers and the party, but they were finally
secured and taken 10 the guardhouse. Alter a
hearing before Justice Thompson, the whole
party we're committed to iail-Clements on a
charge OF rape, and the others on a charge of
burglary.
A SOLDIER ACCIDENTALLY kuLED,-Or
Saturday morning drummer attached to the
third New Jersey regiment, named A. ], Pettitt
was accidentally shot BY one Of the regimen,
and killed, at The camp in Virginia. 1t appears
that he was passing between the tents, Oh his
way to beat call, when musket, to which
one of the men was fixing the lock, was dis.
charged, the ball after passing through the
drum, entering the small Of his back and pass,
ing through, wonnding sentinel in the arm,
who was some distance of. He fingered from
about ten o'clock to two, when death put an
end to his sufterings. The deceased was only
some seventeen years Of age, and was general
favorite with his comrades in arms. His re.
mains were yesterday morning sent 10 his
friends and relatives in New Jersey.
PATRIOTIC GIFT.-Mr. Charles Uhlman has
conveyed to Capt. krzyzanowski, in trust for
Martin Obi, jun, the son Of the late Martin
Oil, who was killed at the engagement with the
rebels at Big Falls, about month ago, a lot Of
ground on Capitol Hill. We are pleased to
record the fact Of this patriotic gift to the child
of one who fell in defence of his country.
1t is the intention of Captain Krzyzanowski
and Mr.. Uhlman to open subscription for the
purpose of building house on the lot which
will greatly enhance its value, and also be a
home for the widow until the child shall have
become of age.
AN ELMIRA SHARPER ARREsTED.-On Satur
day morning, detective officer Allen arrested o
boy about sixteen years Of age, named Stephen
Gilbert Agney, who was charged by Mr.. David
Gardner, Of Elmira, New York, with stealing
about $500 from his store. The boy, by pur
chasing new outfit, had entirely altered hi,
appearance. At Elmira he passed for pada,
boy; but here, with his new suit, and splendid
military cap, he would pass very we'll for pei
of the officers Of one Of the regiments. Allen
obtained from him three one hundred dollar
notes, one Of which is described by Mr.. Gardner
and some other money, which with the newly
purchased articleG traced 10 the statesmen, as a
watch and chain, pistol. knife, several daguer
reotypes of himself in his new outfit, will bring
up nearly the amount stolen. He was com
mtted to jail to await a requisiiion from the
Governor Of New York.
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. band OF the second
Vermont volunteer regiment came up from Alex.
andria on Saturday evening, and serenaded Sen,
ators Foot and Collau'er, at their rooms at Mrs.
Carters, Capitol Hill. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Foot aud Collamer, and also by Mr..
Olin, Of New York. The band then called on
Andrew johnson, at the ST.. Charles and alter
discoursing some fine music, that gentleman
came out among them and made short speech
after which the serensders proceeded to the
corner of Louisiana avenue and Sixth street,
where they serenaded Representatives Morrill,,
Baxter, and Walton. Each of these gentlemen
responded in neat and patriotic speech,
MILITARY HosPIrAL AT TALExAYDRIA.-Theve