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The national Republican., 1861-11-04

After the President read to Gen. Scott bis
letter, the war.worn veteran rose, and addresse'
the President and Cabinet, who had also risen'
% follows:
"PREsrpENr This hour overwhelms me. il
overpay, all services have attempted to rem
der to nv country. If had any claims before,
they are all obliterated by this expression Of
approval by the President with the remaining
support of his Cabinet I know the President
and this Cabinet we'll. know that the coun
try has placed its interests in this trying crisis
in safe keeping. Their counsels are wise
their lsbors are a. untiring as they are loyal,
aud their course is the right one.
president, you must excuse me- I am
unable to stand longer to give utterance to the
feelings of gratitude which oppress me. Il
my retirement shall offer up my prayers to
God for this Administration aud for my coun
try. shall pray for it with confidence in it.
success over all enemies, and that speedily"
The President then took leave Of Gen. Scott
giving him his hand, and saying he hoped sool
to write him private letter expressive Of hi
gratitude aud affection. The President added
GENERAL: You will naturally feel solici
tude about the gentlemen Of your staff, wh
have rendered you and their country sue
faithful service / have taken that subjec
into consideration. unders'a and that they g
with you to New York. shall desire them q
their earliest convenience, after their return
to make their wishes known to me. desr
you now, however, to be satisfied that, excep
the unavoidable privation of your counsel, an
society, which they have so long enjoyed, tb
provision which will be made for them will b
such as to render their situation hereafter a
agreeable as 1t has been heretofore"
Each member Of the Administration the
gave his hand to the veteran and retired /
profound silence.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

FEDERAL VICroRY IN LYON COUNTY, KY,-Wc
have the details from private source of the
ekirmish between the Federals and rebels at
Saratoga, Lyon county, on Saturday night, Oc-
tober 26th. The engagement was between a
company of rebel cavalry, under Captain W.
D. Wilcox, company Of rebel infantry, under
Captain r. W. Wake, and two hundred Federal
troops, under compand Of Major Philips, Of the
Ninth Illinos regm Major Philips took the
traitors by surprise, killing from ten to twenty
of their number, including both Wilcox and
Wake, taking forty prisoners, sixty eight guns
two wagons, large amount of provisions, a
negro driver, and eighty or ninety horses. The
victory WAS complete. - Louisville Journal.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

THE PUBLICATION OF GEN. THoNAs's REPoRr.-
The New York Times accuses the Tribune of
some unfairness touching the matter of the pub
lication of Gen. Stones and Gen. Thomas's re-
ports, to which the Tribune replies:
1--WE have only to repeat that Gen. Thomas's
aud Cen Stones reports both came 10 us, sur
prisiug as it may seem to the Times, IN the
regular course of newspaper business, with
authority to publish them"
The Chronicle, Of yesterday, rebuts this idea
by saying that,
Anybody who knows anything Of General
Stone knows very well that he would far rather
send correspondent to the guardhouse or
drum him out Of camp. than give him on item
of information. The report of General Thomas
was confidential commun nication between him
self and the Secretary of War, and its prema-
ture and unfortunate publication was never
sanctioned by either the Adjutant General or
Secretary Cameron. They were both in the
possession of the War Department, and the in
ference is, that they were given to the Tribune
representative by some person connected with
that Department in a subordinate capacity. II
could never have been the result Of favortism
as the relations of the Tribune towards the Ad
ministra'ion forbid such a suggestion"
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Ess- The New York Times of Saturday max,

Es- The New York Times Of Saturday makes
a furious onslaught upon Quartermaster Gene
raj Megs, for purchasing, (through agents,
blankets in Europe, the very poorest, meanest
and cheapest they could find" When Genera
Meigs is heard from, he may put very differ
ent face on the affair. In the meantime, it II
evident that, what with accusations and de
fences, the character Of the blankets, horses
mules, &c, bought for the army is likely 10 b
pretty thoroughly overhauled.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

RULED ENVELOPES The ruled envelope, hav'
Ing been placed at the same price as the old
style unruled envelope, by the Post Office De
partment, is coming into general use, and the
returns show its great popularity. Apart from
It's advantages to correspondents; in enabling
the address to be evenly written, postmaster
have preserved to them ample space in which
to afix the postmark. Besides, the Depart
ment is satisfied that the ruled cannot be al
easily counterieited as the former style OF en-
yelopes.
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Proclamation by Major General DIX.
HEADQUARTERS, BALTIMORE,

November /, 1861.
To the United States Marshal of Maryland, and
the Provost Marsha! Of The City of Baltimore:
Information has come to my knowledge that
certain individuals, who formerly resided In
this State, and are known to have been re-
Gently in Virginia bearing arms against the
authority and the forces OF the United States have
returned to their former homes with the in.en-
ton of taking part in the election of the 9th of
November inst, thus carrying out at the polls
the treason they have committed in the field
There is reason also to believe that other in
dividuals. lately residents Of Maryland, who
have been engaged in similar acts of hostility
to the United States, or in actively aiding and
abetting those in arms against the United States
are about TO participate in the election for tho
same treacherous purpose, with the hope of car.
rying over the State, by dis, yal votes, to the
cause of rebellion and treason.
l. therefore, by virtue of the authority vested
In me to arrest all persons in rebellion against
| the United States, require you to take into
custody all such persons in any OF the election
districts or precincts in which they may ap.
pear at the polls to effect their criminal attempt
to convert the elective franchise into an engine
for the subversion Of the Government, and fol
the encouragement and support of its enemies
| In furtherance Of this object, rt quest tn,
judges of election of the several precincts O
the State, in case any such person shall pre-
sent himself, and offer his vote, to commit hin
until he can be taken into custody by tn,
authority OF the United States, and / call ol
! all good and loyal citizens to support th
judges of election, the United States marshal
and his deputies, and the Provost Marshal O
Baltimore and police, in their efforts to secur
a free aud fair expression of the voice of tn
people of Maryland, aud at the same time t.
prevent the ballot-box from being polluted b.
reasonable votts.
JOHN A. DIX,
| Major General Commanding.
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BY the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.

APPoiNTED.-Jame Leslie, jun, Esq, the
pr, sent efficient and accomplished Chief Clerk
of the War Department, finding that the labors
Of this arduous position were greatly affecting
bis health has, 10 the regret of his many friends,
concluded to retire from active duties for the
present.
Mr.. Leslie has been appointed Consul at
Nice, which has been raised TO salaried con-
sulate under recent act Of Congress, it having
become, from its position on the frontier Of
France and Italy, place Of much Importance
in reference to American commerce on the
Mediterranean. His knowledge Of the CONT.
mental languages, his ability as writer, and
his thorough acquaintance with public matters
will enable him to render valuable and i'm
portant service.
APPoINTED.-W. W. Danenhower, of Illinois
has been appointed Chief Clerk of the Fourtt
Auditors Office, in the place of George NJ. Head
| removed.
George NJ. Head his been appointed to 9
| third class clerkshp In the same office.
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A II MY LO II ii 3 g..
QuARTERMAsTRR GENERALS OrrIcE,
WnshiD1lOu Ilcidlsr Al is

QyARTERaAsrER GRSERAL's OrrIcE,
Washington, Ooilber 81, 1861.
Proposals are invited and will be received by the
U. s. Quartermaster ut Philadelphia, Penn, until
IL O'Clock at noon on the 18th day of November
next, for furnishing CLOTHS FOR ARMY
CLOTHING.
Each proposal must be accompanied by samples Of
the cloth which IL Is prop to furnish Ine cloth
Light or dark blue will be pre- ered and light gVys
will not be COZ sidered. .,
Bidders must state the number of yards they Will
be prepared to furnish In each month"; and Tor now
many months at the clothing depots in New i"rN
or Philadelphia, or both and the price par yara LOT
each quality and width ,-,..,
Prop sails and samlles will be plainly marked
and addressed to the U. s. Quartermaser, fhiiaaei
Each bid must be accompanied by proper guar,
antee setting forth that, if the conract awaruv
TO the party named therein he will at once eNscuaa
the same aLd give bonds IN double the amounf Vi
the contract lor the faithful performances Lheieo'
Quuterma,ter General u D. Army
2-dtlbhNoy
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Gsr Vice-President Hamln, Hon. Reuel vii
llams, and John A Poor, Esq, appointed by
the Governor of Maine commissioners to confer
with the authorities here in respect to the for.
tiications OF the coast of Maine, have arrived
here, and have had an interview with the Presi.
dent.
The Vice President is at the Washington
House; Messrs. Williams AMI Poor are at Viii
lards'
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= HRADouARgERs CAsEr's- -DsvsIoS.
Knshinnton. Nov. q laGl
To.the Eiitor Of The National Republican:

Iothe Editor Of The National Republican:
y "rHE ORDER TO COLONEL BAKER.
"Brigadtor General Casey early this morning
sent a messageto Mr.. Webb, from whose house
Colonel Bakers funeral took place, that he
should not deliver up the order given to Colonel
Baker BY General Stone to cross the Potomac,
nor reveal It's contents. as II was to be embodied
II special report. II is well known here that
Colonel baksr, holding the open order in his
mana aucr ne had.read 1t, said: "I will do 1t;
nut ms IL my death warrant."- Washington
correspondence Ne,o York Tribune"
Having seer the above extract in your paper
Of this morning. Brigadier General Silas Casey
directs me to say that the whole of the above
extract is erroneous, complete fabrication, as
ne never saw the order spoken OF. nor had 1t in
his hands, and never sent any message of the
above purport TO Colonel Webb.
am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY W. SMITH,
Assistant A5jutant General.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

WooD AND COAL.-The President of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company has made
arrangements with house in Baltimore to es
tablish large coal and wood yard in Wash
ington, in order to furnish the people wifi
these articles at fair prica, and thus breal
up the present. monopoly.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

MILITARY GOODS. SSOrds, Snbres,
Nl Sashes Belts, Epaulettes, Shoulder ST. aps,
Cap. OrD aments, Sword Knots, Numbers, Figures,
spurs and all other articles needed for uaiitary
outfit.
A large assortment just received
M. W. GAIT l. BRO, Jewellers,
354 Penn ave-, doors west of Browns noteL
nov 4-St lStaIl
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN DR. BAKER
AND LIEUT. COL, COLBURN.


We understand that a correspondence on the
subject of Colonel Bakers military conduct
has taken place between DR.. Baker, brother
of the lamented hero, AID Lieut. Colonel Col
burn, of General McClellan's staff.
II appears that on the seth ult DR.. Baker,
addressed note to Colonel Colburu, calling
his attention to an article in the Washington
star, 10 which It Is stated on the authority of
Colonel Colburn, that the disastrous result of
the late battle at Balls Bluff, was q dire It
consequence of the disobedience Of orders by
Colonel Baker, who commanded in that 40
ton. The DR.. says that be is warranted in
believing that the natural concern which he Is
entitled to have in the reputation Of his brother.
will induce Colonel Colbura to enable him,
(Dr. B., as soon as possible, to have Colonel
Co,burn's name Withdrawn from the injurious
attacks upon the memory Of the deceased and
IN this connection, he names George Wilkes,
Esq, ss the proper medium Of communication
To this, Colonel Colburn replied ION the 1st
instantly that he had notfeen the article referred
| to 10 the Star, and regrets that his name was
mentioned In connection with ii. He says
however, that he did make statement to per
sons connected with the press, Including the
editor Of the Star, and that the statement wal
made from information received from Genera
Stone and others. He then repeats what he die
say upon that occasion, and adds, that he 'pokt
in the highest terms Of Colonel Baker, and al
the officers and men engaged, and says any
thing different from this, in that paper, mus
have come from some other source, aud ex
presses regret that bis name should be con
nected with any publication at all unpleasan
to any friend of brave soldier who has fallel
in battle.
I In reply to this, DR.. Baker says that, inas
much as the name Of Gen. Stone has bee
given as the source Of the main statement 4
relation to Col. Baker, he does not know tia
he has anything further to request Of Col. Co
r burne, and closes the correspondence by r.
marking that, inasmuch as the main statemer
did not appear in Gen. Stones official ppor
he must conclude that Gen. Stone has asce
. tanned that ne was in error in relation to IL
and that Col Baker fell, not only in ample fu
Glnent of his duty, but in the strict perform
ance of orders.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

PROPOSED MILITARY DISTRICT WEST OF MISSOURI.
Surveyor General Delahay, of Kansas and
Nebraska, is here as bearer of dispatches to the
President and Secretary OF War from General
Lanes brigade urging the creation of new
military district west of Missouri, to include
Kansas, the Indian Territory, Arkansas, and
Colorado Territory.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

FORAGE FOR THE USE OF THE GOVERNMENT y
A sufficient quantity of forage for the use OF
the Government is now being Forwarded from
Baltimore. The exertons of Gen Van Yliet
and oo. lngals, In making ample arrangement
Tor transportation Of supplies, are properly
appreciated.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

WASHINGTON BRANCH OF THE BALTIMORE AND
Ono RAILRoAD.-The Washington branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is now de-
livering in this city thousand tons of Gov
ernment freight daily, while at the same time
the road is not used to Its utmost capacity.
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AMUSEM ENTS


ODD FELL Lows HALL
" seventh Street, above ID.
EXTRA AATTRAcTIoN-TwoN NEW STARS.
WILLIAM BATCHLOR,
The beautiful Ballad Singer
PROF. JOHN RITThR,
The great Violinist.
Twelfth week or the
GAM b n LII MIN s'rrE,S
AND BRASS BAND.
sixteen star Perrormerp.
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY NIGHT.
LoOk out for ltichnrd III.
Doors open at O'Clock, commencing al o'oock
oct 3l-6t DIR. G. FORD, Agent.
N WITH COMPLETE EQUESTRIAN AND
GYMNASrIC rRoUPES, comprising the elite of
both branches of the profession, will open
ON Monday Night, Nov. Ath,
for the regular season, on the site Of The Old Ma
tonal Theatre, on T. street.
The following Artistes will appca, each e'ening ::
Mr. JAMES MELVILLE,
Madame Camille. Msdlles Marie, Virginia, and
dinsnd Tournaite. H. W. Penney, +. A.
| Jones, William Kincaide. Masters vii.
lie, Sebastisn, Clai ence and Claude.
| DAN GARDINER, the Clown. FRANZ
| WHrrAKER, Ton KIso, the CuAnrIoS LEArEn.
| J, Prosperis Band 10 permanently attached to the
| establishment
Doors open at O'Clock Performances will com
| menee at 8 O'Clock precisely.
Admission Circle 80 cents Social L, xes
| Is cents; Orchestra Chairs IS cents.
n'''s'' on wednesdays anu Sa,SFdsyS noV iiw at
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80 Seventh st. 80
u. j. BELLEW & CO.

P.J BELLEw & CO.,
NAsuFAoruRERs' AGENT FOR THE sALE op
Fine Gold and Plated Jewelry, Sterling Silver
Plated Ware,
FULL LINES OF NOTIONS FANCY GOODS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
In Job Lots, for Deslers, Suffers, Pedlars, &e.
so seventh street,
Three doors south Of Odd Fellows Hall,
WASHINGTON. D. c,
(Formerly under National Hotel)
We guarantee to sell our customers various articles
OF Fine Jewelry, Silver Plated Ware Notions, sut.
lers' and Pedlars' Goods. At Iess than New York
Philadelphia prices, in lots OF suit puichssers
We sell
Fine Coral and Cameo Sets s. to $40, for u 90
Fine Mosaic and Lava Sets. 6 to S, for I 90
Fine Enameled and Jet Sets. to I, for 1 90
Inlaid and Bogue Vase Sets. 4 to I, !or 10
Fine Stone Cameo and Miniature
splsudid GaiGancie and Ruby 10 w. lot l'O0
sett. ........................ Ito 10, rnr 200
Splendid Vest and Guard Chsios to 10, for 100
Lockets and Medailpns, every
Full setts % Of Gents Studs ana " "
Buttons, very fine ............ s to 6, for 90
Elegant Revolving Pins, very
Ladies and cnts' Fafcy sleeve " '''
Buttons, separate. ...... ..,...... 2to s,for 80
Cent Cluster, Bosom, and Scarf
yaI Sets Of Elegant Threaded and
Tipped Silver Plated Table Forks and
| spoons s............................ for ! so
| Full Sets Of Fine Teaspoons TO match,
general retail price % to A.......,... for 90
Tea and Coffee Pots, Drinking Cups,
Mugs, Pitchers, Salt Stands. from II to 90
The best assortmep ut Of Fine Gold Plated
| Band Bracelets in the Unit, States, In
| every variety in the trade. each from TO 90
We sell the finest Cocoanut and other Hair Oils,
Fancy Colognes, French Extracts in lots to suit pur
| chasers.
| We sell worsley's, Taylor's, q, other Fancy
oaps In variety, put up Ia family boxes, to suit
purchaser. at 2b per cent less than regular prices
| We sell Portfolios, Memorandum Books, Pocket
Books Money Purses, Pocket combs and Glasses,
| Long Dre- sing, and Round Combs, Cloth and Hair
Brushes, Fine Tooth Combs shaving and Tooth
Brushes, with various other Suffers and Dealer
| Staple U oods all of which offer to the Trade
AID the public generally at less than New York
We RESPECTFULLY beg to call the attention Of every
| Lady and Gentleman TO our New Stock of Double
| CT ded Photograph and Picture Frames every
made We selling these goods from IS cents to 81
each or about one half their makers retail prices.
The Trade resi- ectfully solicited. We are receiving
New Goods from the ! anuiacturers daily.
| Remember the New Store,
| No. $40, 610, $40, 6i0.
I. j. BELLEW Il Co,
Manufacturer Agents.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

FALL RIVER RoUTE.-It will be seen by the
advertisement Of this route between New York
and Boston, that the steamers now leave New
York at P, NJ, instead OF at P. NJ, as during
the summer
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Gs- General Shoepp, who commanded the
national forces at the battle of Wild Cat Camp,
(Ky.,) is Hungarian, and formerly clerk in
the Patent Office, where he attracted the atten'
ton Of Mr. Holt, when that gentleman was Com
missioner Of Patents
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Capt. MALLORY, of Col. Bakers brigade, who
was among the wounded, is still in very crit
ical condition, and is being cared for in farm
house in the vicinity ofBall's Bluff.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Gc- The Secretary of State, we understand
has refused to pay the back salary Of the rebel
clerk, J. Helm, late United States consul al
Havana.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

ALEX. Fl. MCCLEARY, of the Pbiladelphia
Press, was taken prisoner at the battle Ct
Balls Bluff He was a member of Col. Ba-
kers regiment
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

HS- We are requested to correct the error
that has found its way into the minds Of many,
that the Secretary of the Treasury has made
any discrimination in the tax on green and
black teas.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Provisions SHIPPED TO WAsHISGTON.-During
the months Of August, Sep embsr, and Octo-
Der, II 400 tors Of provisions were shipped
from Ntw York, for this city.
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READE's NEW NOVEL.

THE CLOISTER AND HEARTH or, Maid
Wife and Widow-A ma ter Of fact romance. BY
Charles Reade, author Of " Peg o6ingt5n, jun
Price u 2h, bound In cloth Price 70 cents in paper
covers. just published, and for sale at
nov st PHlLP SOLohoSo'.
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ATTENTION sUTLEHs AND PEDLARs!
We have large and splendid assortment of Fancy
Patriotic Stationery, New st! les and New Mottoes,
direct from The Manufac. .urers, which we offer at
20 per cent less than the regular prices Call and
see this line nov 4-u
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The wounded at Poolesville, 100 In number,
are doing we'll.
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all ,ohom Il may Concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to me that Godfrey snydacker has been ap.
pointed Consul of The Principality Of Schaum-
burg Lippe, for the United States to reside at
Chicago, do hereby recognize him as such,
aud declare him free 10 exercise and enjoy such
functions, powers, and privileges, as are allowed
to The Cousnls of thu most favored nations in
the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caused these let
ters to be made patent, and the seal of
the United States to be bereunto affixed
Given under my hand, at the city ol
t.. 81 Washington, the 3lst day of October, A
D. 1851, and of the independence Of The
| United States of America the eighty
| sixth.
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary Of State
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ns-We understand that the salary of Judge
Merrick, OF the circuit court, now under ar
r. st, has ceased under an official order.
The national Republican., 1861-11-04

Hon. John Bell Is reported 10 have taken
command Of guuboat on the Cumberland
river.
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TIME PEOPLES Ci.OTHfNE STORE,
| No 400 Seventh street, ~ the place TO buy your
Clothing, Trunks, Hats, and Caps oct Sim
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FIGHT on THE TENNESSEE RIVER
The Oonfederdtes Routed IA Combined L1nd and
Water Operation.

Water Operation.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 80, 1861.
Sir: The Conestoga Lieutenant Command.
ing Phelps, has again been up the Tennessee
river as far as Eddysville, 62 miles distant from
Paducah, with three C. mpanies Of the Illinois
regiment, under command of Major Philips, and
conjointly they have bad handsome and sue
cessful skrmish, in which the rebels broke and
fel in every direction, leaving seven dead on
the field.
Our casualties consist of two severely wound
ed and few slightly so-among them a cap
tain of company. Forty-four prisoners were
taken from the enemy; also seven negroes and
thirty .one horses, eleven mules, two transporta
ton wagons, large number of saddles, mus
kets, rifles, shot guns, sabres, knives, &c.
Lieutenant Commanding Phelps, and the
officers and crew OF the Conestoga, as we'll as
Major Philips and his men, are deserving OF
the highest credit for their bearing in this ex
pediton.
have the honor to be, very respectfully
your obedient servant, Q. II. FooTE,
Captain U. S. N, &c.
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OF r IAL..

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all ,ohom u usay Concern:
Satisfactory evidence having bee Inhibited 10
me that Camilo Martin has been appointed Vice
Consul of Spain at San francisco, California,
I do hereby recognize HIN as such, and declare
him free to exercise and enjoy such fnnctiot $,
powers, and privileges, as are allowed to the
Vice Consuls Of the most favored nations in the
United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these let
ters to be made patent, and the seal Of
the United States to be hereuuto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city Of
t.. ST. Washington, the LIST day Of November,
A. D. 1861, and Of the independence OF
the United States Of America the eighty.
sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
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THE PARTING SCENE.

onN. SCOTS SPEECH TO THE CAB
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Major General Commanding.