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The national Republican., 1861-10-01

BADGES or MILITARY RANK.-It will interest
some of our readers TO know how to distin.
Juish the grade of officers in our army, and
we have selected the following from the Army
Regulations
Shoulder Straps.
For the Major General Commanding the
Army-Dark blue cloth, four inches long, Dor.
dcred with gold; three silver. embroidered
'tars, one gu tho centre OF the strap to be the
largest
For all other Major Gencrals-The same as
,bovc except that there will be two stars In
stead of three, of the same size
For Brigadicr Geueral-Thc same as for o
major general except that there will be one
star instead of two.
For a Colonel A siycr embroidered spread
aglc on the centre Of the strap, cloth OF the
strap as follows For the general staff and
staff corps, dark blue artillery, scarlet In
fantry, light or sky bluc riiismcn, medium or
emerald green; dragons, orange; cavalry,
yellow.
For Lieutenant Colonel "A silver .cmbroid-
cred leaf at each end.
For u Major---A gold embroidered Leaf at
each end
For u Captain AT each end two gold cm-
broidored bars, Of tho same width as the bor-
der. placed parallel to the ends Of the strap.
For q First Lieutenaut-At each end one
gold embroidered bar of the same width as
the border, placed parallel to tho ends OF the
strap.
For Second Lieutenant same as for a
first lieutenant, with the border only.
For a Brevot Second Lieutenant same
as for second lieutenant
The shoulder.strap will be worn whenever
the epauet is not.
GheUrons
The rank Of non-commissioned officers will
| be marked by chevrons upon both sleeves of
| the uniform coat aud ovorcoat, above the elbow,
| of elk or worsted binding ons-half an inch
wide, same color as the edging on the coat,
points down, as follows:
| EFor Sergeant Major-Three bars and an arc,
10 silk.
For u Quarcrmaster Sergeant Three bars
and a tie. in silk.
For an Ordnance Sergeant Three bars and
a star, in silk.
For First or Orderly Sergeant Three bars
and lozoage, in worstcd.
| For Scrgcant--Three bars, in worsted.
For Corporal bars in wOrsted.
| To indicate scrvce-Ali non commissions
officers, musicians, and privates, who have
served faithfully for the term of five years, will
wear, as mark Of distinction, upon both
sleeves OF the uniform coat, below the elbow.
| q dluGOnal nal1 cneVrOn, one nall au lnCn Wlue,
extending from seam to seam, the front end
nearest the cuff, and one half an inch above
tho point of the cuff 10 be Of the same color
as tho ejging on the coat In like manner, an
additional half chevron, above and parallel to
the first, for every subsequent five years Of
faithful service; distaLce between each chew
ron one fourth of an inch. Service In war will
be indicated by a light or sky-bfue stripe en
each side of the chevron for artillery, aud a
red stripe for all other corps, the stripe TO be
one eighth of an inch wide.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
THE AFFAIR AT ROMNE

The Wheeling Press of Saturday contains
the following account Of the recent descent Of
Federal force from New Creek on Romney
From letter which we were permitted 10
peruse, We learn that our force did not remain
at Romney but returned the next day to New
Creek. On their route 10 Romney they were
fired upon at three or four different points.
Some considerable resistance was made ut the
Gap near Mechanicsburg, some three miles this
side OF Romney. The rebels soon retreated to
Romney. When our forces arrived at Romney
the CoDiederates had retreated come two or
three miles east Of the town. Our troops
loaded up the two printing offices, the post Of.
ice and some other articles, such as blankets
and munitions of war, aud started back.
A large rebel force Of cavalry followed and
came up quite close at the South Branch
bridge. Here our men made charge upon
them, and fired their cight.pounder. which
moved them down considerably. During the
whole day the rebels continued to follow, and
at every available point made attempts to re-
capture the property which had been taken
from them. Our men would wheel and fire
whenever these assaults were made, doing con.
siderable damage at every little skirmish. Tho
killed on our side was six, and about sixteen
wounded. The loss on tho side of the rebels is
not known, but variously estimated from sixty
to one hundred.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
FORT PICKENs- BURNING OF A PnI.
VATEEN.

The Connecticut, at New York, brings inter-
esting advices from Fort Pickens, including full
accounts of the burning of the privateer Judah,
at the dry dock slip (by the stone wharf in the
Pensacola navy yard, on the night Of the 18th
instant. 1t was effected by boat expedition
and the force employed was divided as follows:
First Launch-Lieutenant Russell, Captain
Reynolds, (marine corpsD Dr.. Kennedy, Mid
shipman Higginson, Third Assistant Engineer
White. twenty-five seamen, and one fireman,
with material for firing the schooner.)
First Cutter-Licutenan Sproston, Gunner
Borton, and seventeen seamen.
Second Cutter-Lieutenant Blake. Midshp-
man Forrest, thirteen seamen. and one fire.
man.
Third Cutter -Midshiman Stecce and thirteen
seamen.
Captain Ed. Med. Reynolds, Of the marine
corps, accompanied the party with a force Of
twenty marines under his command, divided
between the first launch and second cutter.
After spiking columbiad on the wharf,
which was detende by only one man, who was
killed, the party captured the privateer by
boarding. The party suffered loss from the
guns of the privateer before reaching her,
and there was hard fight on her deck. Our
loss was three killed and fifteen wounded; two
fatally, five severely, and others slightly. None
OF the officers were severely wounded, but
among the slightly wounded are Lieutenants
Russell and Blake, Captain Reynolds, marine
corps, and Midshipman Higginson.
The killed-Cbas. H. Lampler, Coxswain :;
marine.
The fatally wounded-Robert Clark, cox
swain E. r. Osborne, seaman
The others wounded more or lees eeverely,
are Terence O'Down, Tcvillan Coburn and
Charles Carbury, marines John Hennessey
Henry Ward, Peter eating, VIM. Fish, S. o.
Austin and James Warebam, seamen.
The schooner that was destroyed was about
200 tons, with four broadside guns, and one
pivot,gun on the iorCcaste, fully equipped for
sea.
As soon as the decks were cleared OF the
rebels, our men proceeded 10 set the schooner
on fire, and when this was effectualy accom-
plished, they took to their boats and succeeded
ingettiDg of with but few struggling shots
from the rebels who had begun to rally upon
the wharf
A letter from Pickens, written September
Il, says:
Another specimen Of contrabaud of war
came over from Pensacola last night. He
rays tne enemy are very much in want OF am
-. Al,
deserted yesterday. There is no business
transacted in Pensacola. People arc tired of
war, and very much afraid that we will b,rn
the town down. We killed thirty OF them Iast
night, principally with canister, and smashed
them all up to use the original expression, -"
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
KENTUGKY.--The Louisville Journal of las
Friday says:

KENruGKY.--The Louisville Journal Of last
Friday says:
A pontoon bridge has been thrown across
the river near Cairo, and strong force has
been, or will be thrown forward into Kentucky
from Cairo and Birds Point, which will cut off
communication between the commands Of Gen.
eral Polk aud General Pillow.
A dispatch from Frankfort says that Will
liamsburg, in Whitley county, on the Tenrcs
see border, is in ashes. Approximations exist
as to the safety Of Richmond and other places
nearer the line. Camp Robinson Is the only
barrier against ZOllicOfier.
We have positive information TO the effect
that General Sherman, in command of the
Federal troops, has established his headqual-
ters at point about two miles north Of Eliza,
BEETHOVEN.
General Sherman is in the possession Of in.
formation from General Buckners command,
and is confident that the rebel force does not
exceed five thousand men, many Of whom are
but indihercntly armed.
The advance Of General Sherman c. command
is at point between Elizabethtown and Mu.-
draugh's Hill, and the commander Is confident
in the strength OF his position.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
DY GREEN q WILLIAMS. .Auctioneers.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE At
AUCTION,

On THURSDAY, the Sd day of October We hall
sell, at the residence Of a gentleman declining
housekeeping, No. 293 south side of Penusylv AHA
avenue, between Ninth and T.nth sreets, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ n good assortment Of Furniture, vi.
Mahogany, Dressing, and other Bureaus
Do Centre, Card and Side Tables
Cane seat Chairs and Rockers, and Lounge
Brocatcllc Window Curtains, and Fixtures
Oval gilt frame Mirror, Toilet Sets
Painted Cottage Chamber Set, and Cottage Bed
tteads
Parlor, Chamber, and Stair Carpets, Oilcloth and
Crash
Feather Beds and Bedding, Hair and Shuck MAI
tressCs
Washstands, Glass md Croekery Ware
Cooking and o,her Stoves with good lot OF
Kitchen Requisites
Terms cash In specie. -
GREEN WILLIAMS,
oct l-3t Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

A flag OF truce came into our camp ut New
port-News for physician, and, in obedience to
the call, DR.. Bontecon, oi the second New York
regiment, went out and prescribed for six Or
eight sick persons, the last OF whom resided
within two miles Of Yorktown. From this, it
would seem that there were no physicians
among the rebels in that part oil the country.
Has the low sanitary condition of the rebel
army on the Potomac called them ali hence d?
On any other ground, the proceeding is indeed
a strange one.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

CLERICAL CHANGES. The following clerical
changes have been made in the office of the
Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office
Department, within the past few days: Chas.
7. Appleton, and Nathan b. Clark, OF Massa.
chusetts, appointed to first class clerkships j
B. Potter, OF Pennsylvania, and Joel Gurley, OF
Illinois, promoted TO second clcrkships, and
Philip Smith, Of the District Of Columbia, re-
moved.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

NTOTICE.-By virtue OF an order of dis
~ train for rent due TO " ilIam A. bradley by
Jacob W. Powers, will expo c at public sale, in
front of the Centre Market Ia the city of Washing
ton on Saturday October the 9th, 1861, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ the following goods, to wit
Chairs, fables CoCk, Lounge, FlOughs, RaksG
Spades, Shoyels, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Crockery.
ware, Buckets, tubs, Horses, Gait, Harness, aud n
variety of Glassware.
The above " Il be sold TO The highs. bi1der for
cash
THOMAS PLUMSI.L,
oct l-2tru&F Bailif.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

Gss- The Secretary OF the Treasury has is-
sued an order requiring each clerk in that De
partmcnt, TO make 10 the head OF the bureau
in which he ia employed a monthly report, in
his own handwriting, Of the amount of labor
performed. These clerical reporta, together
with tabular statement complied thcreirom
are required TO be submitted to the Secretary
as soon as practicable, after the end of each
month.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

ASt. Louis dispatch (Sept. 27) to the Chicago
Tribune says
Crank Blair refuses TO accept his release
from arrest, and demands an i.vestigation
The order Of release made it appear that he
was released al personal favor TO the Post
maser General He declines to return to the
command Of hisregiment till the charges egain
him are investigated"
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

Sc ATTENTION, vOLUNTEERs, tiff
teen able bodied young men wanted 10 fll up Com.
pany X, first California regiment, TO Its maximum
number Fay and subsistence TO commence as soon
as enrolled.
Recruiting ONCE, No. $40 Seventh street, three
doors above street
sep2T-iws JAMES r.. WAUGH, Captain.
90 Company A, United States Enei-
neers Fifty intelligent and able bodied mechanics
Will be enlisted to Ril this Company TO the maximum
fixed by law, $50 men. Inquire at No 2i2 G street
Pay, from sia 10 *ai per month"; besides food and
oiothing' aug27-u
81 1. u. d. r., Columbia Lodge, No,
iO.--The officers snd members of this Lodge are re-
questd to meet at the Hall this (Tuesday) after
noon at two O'Clock to attend the funeral of our late
brother, Geo. W. Miller.
Members of sister Lodge1 are f,aternally invited
to unite with us In paying the last sad tribute to our
departed brother.
JOHN A. MOULDEN,
oetl-'" Recording Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

The visit oil Mr.. Chase, Secretary oil the
Treasury, to New York, in connection with the
new fifty million loan, has proved quite sue.
cessful, the banks having agreed to take the
second fifty million loan on terms to be settled
yesterday.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

GREAT UNION MEETING IN MARYLAND.-For a
spirited report of the late Union meeting in
Maryland, see first page.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

XkyANTED ImMEDJATELY-5O active
w energetic MEN TO act as agents for the sale
of an article which is very useful, and 10 sell
among tho soldiers Apply to
Il. WILLIAM BARKER,
oct 1-3t* Office $50 Seventh street, up stairs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Tuesday, October I, 1864.

An interesting account of the arrival of
the Richmond prisoners at Charleston will be
found In another column. Further Southera
items Of interest, by Mr.. Haley, Of Charleston,
will be given to morrow.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

w D.-Thrse NOVM', without
w board, west Of Pennsylvania avenue, and
within three or fOur minutes walk Of the War De.
partment aud Willarls' Hotel Two small Bed
nicating with the parlor. They must not be above
the second floor, and the terms must be moderate.
Address W N, box l2', Post Office
oct l-.t
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

EXCELLENT FERNI7URE AND HOUSEHOLD EF.
FEC7y AT AUCTION.

On THURSDAY morning, October Sd, at 10
O'Clock, we will sell, at the auction rooms without
reserve to close coDsignments an assortment of ex
cellent Furniture and Household Goods, comprising
Walnut and Mahogany Sofas
Mahogany and Walnut Easy Al d Rocking Chairs
Rosewood and Mahogany and Walnut Marble top
Tables
Mahogany and Oak Sideboards, aud Etegere
Oak and Walnut Extension Dining Tables
Oak Cane seat Dining Chairs
Cane and Wood-seat Chairs and Rockers
Bedsteads, Shuck and other Mattresses
Bureaus, Commodcs, and Hat racks
Gilt and Mahogany Mirrors
Mahogany and Walnut Marblet top and other
Waslistands
Aud many other house furnishing Goods.
Terms cash.
WALL 4 BARNARD,
&C. Auctionecrs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
py GnEEn s. WILLIAMS, Auctioneer..

GOVERNMENT SALE AT THE MARINE BAR
RACKS, BY ORDER OF THE QUARTERMASTRR.
On FRIDAY, the ith of October, we shall SELL at
the Marine Barracks, at auction, at IL O'Clock NJ,
the following articles
$50 Bayonet Scabbards, 15O Cartridge Boxes
400 Cap Pouches, 81 Uniform Caps. a2 Swords
Carpet, Oilcloth, Chairs, Chests
Iron Wheel, Window Curtaia, Mating
2Oil Cans, Boiler, Glass ramc, Wise
Iron Bedsteads, Stoves, Clock
Writing Desks, IL pair Shutters. 3 Coal Crates
Lot old Iron, Carryall, old Forge, lot Of
Belts.
Terms cash, in specie.
GREEN h WILLIAMS,
oct1-d Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
A DISCOVERY DOWN THE RIVER.

Another rebel battery has just been discov-
cred about twenty-five miles down the Poto.
mac. Oh the Virginia shore. A large number
Of boats from the creeks and nlets, Tor miles
around, have been deposited there. We cx.
pect to hear in a day Or two, that this point
will be in the hands OF some one o! our gal
liant regiments.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
LIOk SALE CHEAP.AA Farm of 212,s 9sss

CDii SALE CHEAP.LA Farm of 2121s pISA
Il Acres, convenient to the Agricultural Col ,fr
lcge station eight miles from Washington, adapted
10 wheat and tobacco large portion set In clover
suincient meadow, through which are running
large tobacco houses all in good repair, and under
good fences; springs Of excellent water near dwell
0rds Of uooi maui cut thereon. Price So 800. United
states scrip taken in payment. Address
SAMUEL d STAFFORD,
Hyattsyille p. o.,
oot otl-2w# near Bladensburg.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Geo. M. Weston. Editor.

~ The publication office OF the National
Reo,,bi,con ia at the northeast corner Of d and
Seventh street, second floor, over W. ,. Shep.
herds store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
ROWDY SOLDIERS.

A number OF rowdy soldiers, excited by
something more than military ardor, perpe-
trated several outrageous villainies burning
houses and otherwise destroying. property.
Two or three removed fac piano, aud after
they had taken it from the house, amused them.
selves by trying to play upon it, and finding
its tone very sweet, offered it for sale at very
reasonable price. This is specimen OF the
outragcs committed. We are sorry to say that
these acts were committed by portion Of the
thirty seventh New York, and that one of this
same regiment was fummariIy shot by Colonel
Burke for insubordination and disobedience
oil orders. The man, however, although shot
In the head, was not killed, but dangerously
wounded.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
AMUSEM ENTS.


" Seventh Street, above d.
TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS.
CROWDED HOUSES.
Eighth Week of the Or ginal
GA nj b II LII MINIS + Il ELS,
Thirteen Star Perform mers.
First weekor the
9 ! II O u S.
First Week Of the
DAN CING MASTER.
First Week Of
N EW YEARS GALL.
Change OF Programme nj ishtIy.
Doors open at O'Clock commence at O'Clock
OCT Dr. g. FORD, Agent
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
ODD FELLOWS HALL, WASHINGTON

MI WM. ELLINGER, having engaged the above
named popular hail. respectfully announces that as
soon as the Minstrels now in occupancy have com
pleted their series Of Concerts, he will open with
rare and delightful
MUSICAL, COMIC, AND POPULAR ENTER
TAINMENT,
In which the beautiful and dashing Artistic,
MISS HELEN WESTERN,
With Brilliant Company, will appear.
The Hrr AT THE TINES,
Full of Musio. Fun, and Frolic, entitled
THE THREE FAST MEN,
Or, The Finale Robinson C,qlsoes,
Will be produced, with other Novelties.
For particulars, see future announcements
sept .5-lw
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

pOA II ID WANTED.-By q Gentleman
ID and his Sister, In private family, or where few
boarders on are taken. Location must be between
Twelfth and Sixteenth streets and + and X The
have bed room on the front and back room Must
have gas. A pleasant and comfortable home Is de
sired permanently for winter. Address, stating
location, T. b. o., Republican Office oct lie
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

Agents ato now statIoned along the Ohio
river To- prevent the smuggling ot arms into
Kentucky.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

A RARE CHANCE.-Agents wanted to
IA canvass regiments From IS to IS a day can be
realized Address ID. WHEELER, by mail. or call
at Smiths Clothing House, opposite Post Once
oct l-itt
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
COL. NOUNS COURT MARTIAL.

The court martial Illegally instituted by Col.
McCunn has been dismissed by Gen. Mcclellan.
The officers involved have accordingly been
restored to their commands, much to the graft
ficatjou of the regiment,
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

Hou. Horace Maynard, OF Tennessee, is at
Frankfort.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
BEAUREGAHD's GROOM A CoNTRABAND.

About noon yesterday, contraband was
brought into camp In conversation he stated
that he was groom to General Beaurcgard
while his headquarters were at Falls Church
He says he frequently heard conversations be-
tween the General and his staff. In one of the
conversations the General said he was fearful
OF attacking the Federal troops at Arlington
Heights, because 1t would Cause unnecessarily
the loss OF so many lives, but that he would
fall back within six miles Of Falls Church, and
there he would receive them with bloody
hands TO hospitable graves"
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
SPY ARRESTED.

On Saturday afternoon, AS the fcrryboat was
about crossing from the Virginia shore to
Georgetown, it was detained in order to search
some Government wagons, then on the boat
After long and dligent search, young Sc,
cessionist was found socreted in one OF the
wagons. He was dressed in imitation OF our
soldiers and although quite alarmed refused
to give any account Of himself. He is sup
posed to be spy, aud was confined in the
block house.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Fret Week Of

N E;W YEARS GALL.
Change OF Programme Nightly,
The national Republican., 1861-10-01

ANKlVAL OF MORE KIGHMOND PRISONERS.
The Reliance came up to the navy yard on
Sunday night, bringing two of the New York
sixiy-ninth regiment who had escaped from
their Richmond prison, by an ingenious AZ
rangemcnt, and succeeded in reaching our ho-
tilla on the Potomac. Another was brought
up by the Pusey on Saturday evening. One OF
these is named Kelly and the other is Orderly
Sergeant Donohoo of company K Kelly was
slightly wounded in the thigh at Bull Run, but
hai recovered.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-09-14
UNITED STATES LANCERs.

Colonel E. ]. Pleyel, of Iowa, late Brigadsr
General under the late celebrated General Benz,
in the Hungarian war, in ls49, has been com.
missioned by the President Of the United States
to raise and organize the first regiment of the
Regular Lancers in the Army of the upised
States. a' .'i"5 1>r'''-'
The Government deserves well for availing it.
self Of tle opportunity to introduce into the ex.
isting army of the Union this novel and very
effective branch of the military service, under
the Immediate command of Colonel Peyel, who
combines theoretical knowledge of all the
branches of military science, and particularly,
that of light cavalry; is thoroughly couyersant
with, and possesses practical experience Of the
duties Of hncers, which he acquired in many
hard-fought battles, on the plains of Hungary,
while defending freedoms cause in that country
. Honoring Col. Pleyers patriotism in this coun-
try, as eYlnced by aim in editorials of his paper,
which he has been publishing with signal ability
and devoted to the cause of freedom and equal
rights, developing his energy and talent tor mil.
itary service, the undersigned accepted with
alacrity subordinate rank under Col. Pleyel in
the regiment of Lancers Tor Ulans) now being
organized under so enlightened and able DOM.
mander, whose highest ambition is to enlist in
the peoples cause this peculiar species of arms.
and to demonstrate its efficiency and superiority
over other branches of cavalry, and thereby con.
tribute to the speedy overthrow of the existing
rebellion wh!c.i is furnishing the fair fame of the
popular institutions of the United States AMI.
mated with these sentiments and convictions,
appeal to oil Of you, patriotic fellow,citzens of
the Union, as well as experienced officers and
soldiers of tented fields in the European wars, in
behalf of freedom and invite you to join the Ian.
GERS now being organized, to grasp the lances
adorned with tri-colored Tags, display their Shin
iag points, the Lost effective arms in cavalry
charges and let Us complete the organization of
the regiment, and hurry on to the field Of battle
and victory tssit "a
knowing from personal experience the supe.
rior usefulness of the lance, and it's sdaptabili.y
in this widespread country, invite the enlist.
mept under so suspicious a standard, convinced
that surels Of victory viii be gathered in battles
and individual distinctions gained in conflicts
with rebsious cohorts bent upon the subyer.
sion Of popular rights and the Inauguration of
anarchy.
by orders from my commander, ehall be ia
few days, at Uhlmann's hotel, In Philadelphia,
and soon afterwards at Frenchs hotel, In New
York city, where shall be happy 10 meet all
persons DESTROYS to enlist in the Lancers.
e Major Aux. MALUs1I
Formerly Captain in Polish = '8 sN i2'' |
'ad 7.'s 81 and Hungarian Lancas.