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The national Republican., 1861-12-11
SHOCKING MURDER NEAR BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Dec. lO.-This afternoon shock
ing murder was committed at the camp of the
Second Maryland regiment, stationed near the
suburbs of the city. Whilst the regiment was
drawn up for parade, II private named Charles
Koones came from his tent, and picking up a
musket, took deliberate aim at Lieut.. Wilson
and fired, killing him on the spot. 1t appears
that some three weeks since, Lieutenant Wilson
shot private Gardner for persistent insubordi.
nation, after three times trying to run the
pckets, killing him. Koones, who was friend
of the deceased, 1t appears, determined to
avenge his death by taking the life of the Lieu.
tenant.
Wilson was resident of this city, and was
generally esteemed in the regiment Great
indignation was expressed in the regiment at
the murder, and disposition WAS manifested
to take immediate vengeance on Koones, but
he WAS Immediately sent Il prisoner to For,
McHenry.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
CuriOus Placard.

The following curious plac~d is pasted on
the door Of one Of the cells of the Washington
jail. 1t was written by George Dsrven, COM
pany |, Second United States infantry, confined
for becoming intoxicated while under marching
orders.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
l. II is the duty OF II soldier TO obey his supe.
ror officers.
II. A room orderly will be duly detailed the
preceding evening, whose duty 1t is (for the
day. to keep the room clean, have the water
pails always filled, (when the opp )rtunity
ofsrs,) attend to the Are and other nee essar ries
towards the comfort of the room.
i'll. Btsphemy, swearing, obscene language
and all rlot6us conduct strictly forbidden.
w. 1t is the duty of each member Of this
room to report TO the proper authority, i'm
mediately, the party or parties who abuse any
part Of the foregoing.
V. All guests, visitors, &C., are to be treated
with the respect which their conduct desc ves
If they violate any of the " Rules and Regula-
tions," the room orderly will forthwith politely
give notice to such offender or offenders to
retire; should said party or parties disobey the
order, I" physical means must be brought into
action"
vi. Should any member or members disre.
gard, or cause to be disregarded, the validity
suffer death, or worse punishment, according
to the nature of his offence.
VII. Any violation or infraction Of the fore
going Rules and Regulations" }" by any member
or members, such offender or offenders will be
brought before n Blanket Court Martial-suffsr
death, or wore punishment, As 1t may infot.
By order: MARX SUPrLEE,
Colonel Commanding.
JAMES CooNEY, Second In command.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
CLAIMs AGAINsT tho UNITED STATES

FINLEY BIGGER, (late Regi ter o. the U 9.
Treasury, y and CHARLES SHERMAN, Goun
sellors at Law will devote their entire attention to
the pr0seo snd settlement of demands az Ainst
the Cni'sd States, growing out of the present.
Including the Accounts and Claims Of States, Con,
tractors, and Disturbing OfhceIsi app ications for
the restoration oi property Illegal oiszed or oaP
tured, and for compensation for the of private
property for Government purposes, ana ior damages
for the injury Of suoh property BY the army; Isr
distributfve shares Of monies payable ut fhe Trsa
Tney will also give legal advice to claimants, con:
tractors, and 10 unprofessionai agents IN htgated
cases and prepars written arguments when desired
with Non resident Agents who may send them
claims an equitable division OF commits ions will Be
made.
Undisputed Demands will be collected sad
promptly remitted for commission OF from n hall
to two and half per cent depending on the
amount; and negotiations with the Departments
conducted ou moderate terms.
By proIpt attention, moderate charges, long ex'
perienee, and q minute kno xledge OF the Of laws,
regulation, rules and precededts governing this
class Of business At the Departments, they hope 10
their services useful to claimants and public
creditors
reference may be made to Members of Congress
aud oiioers Of the Government and especially, by
permission, to the Hon. ELISHA WHITrLEsEr, First
Comptroller Of the Treasury.
Address. Messrs BIGGER SHERMAN
Washington, u. C."
Once, No 2l5 street, near Treasury and vii
lsrds' Hotel nov s-om
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Suspected wife.Murder.

The body of an Irish woman, wife of Dennis
Donovan, was found yesterday m Drning ut No.
457, corner of Twelfth and @ streets, formerly
awood and coal office. occupiedfor two months
past by deceased and her husband. The hus.
band is very dissipated man, accustomed to
abuse his wife outrageousy, and has been
heard to utter threats against her life, Ms there
was n young woman worth four hundred dol
lars that he could get" On Sunday she left
him, and went to her sisters, and on Monday
went back to get her things, but was not al
lowed to take them. She returned later In the
evening in perfect health, but was found dead
IN her bed in the morning, her neck and face
much dscolored from o0agulation of blood.
Verdict OF the jury: died of suff f3caton or stran-
gulation ut the hands of her husband.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
From Fortress Monroe,

Fortress Monroe, Dec. "a flag Of truce went
to Norfolk this mOrning, carrying thirty.tw'
prisoners, who were discharged by the UnAed
STATES on their parole.
A rebel f tg oftruce met our boats, and trans
f~rred thereto some ladies coming from Rich
mOnd.
From to days Norfolk Day Book, we learn
that battle is Immediately expected on the
Potomac. AZ the suffers are removing their
stores. War rumors and the war fever are very
high.
telegram dated Savannah, Dec. 7, says that
General Buffers expedition had arrived on that
day.
DR.. johnson Clark Surgeon of the Union
Coast Guard, died at Old Pint to-day, of ty.
phoid fever. His body was sent North by the
evenings boat,
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Theatre.

Mr; 1onn MoDonSugh, 81 nnnnlh. ph,aas,Phia, the
eties." Of that city, has brought out, at the
Washington theatre, the grand scenic play
entitled, 1.-THE Seven Sisters; or the Birth-of
the Butterfly in the Bower Of Ferns" This
ut Laura Keenes theatre, and In Philadelphia,
ut McDonough's "Gayeties:" in both Of which
theatres 1t was run for the whole season. No
one knows better how to please the public taste
In theatrical matters than does Jack McDon-
ough-as all who visit the theatre will admit
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Criminal Court.

Richard Johnson, found guilty Of assault and
battery on James Cornell, (both free oolored
men,) WAS sentenced to pay fine of 81 and
undergo Imprisonment in the county Jail for
six weeks.
stable of Mr.. Thomas Berry, of Georgetown,
was found " not guilty"
Three colored boys. named James Briscoe,
James Cole, and ]. Franklin Th mas, were
found guilty Of malicious mischief.
Benjamin Cant, (free cOiored,) indicted for
stealing Ave hogs from Terence Boyle, WAS yes.
terday found guilty"
Thos. Michael, for stealing tidy from Chloe
Ann Wardell, was found guilty"
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Watch Presentation.

On Monday evening, n handsome gold watch
WAS presented to Lieutenant T. J. Cate, Six.
teenth United Staten infantry, the efficient
superintendent of the bakery at the Capitol, by
those employed in the establishment. The
o,mmittee on the part Of the bakers to max Q
the selection, procured one of r. B. Adams's
adjusted chronometer balance watches, at u
cost Of two hundred dollars. The committee
we're Messrs. W. H. Mitchell, John Il. Sewers.
BY, and Jas. F. Gate. The presentation speech
was made by Thomas +. Barr, Esq, Of Law.
renee, Massachusetts, which was responded to
by the Lieutenant. The affair relscts much
credit on the committee for the excellent man.
ner in which the affair was carried out.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
He Didn't Get Married.

Gentlemen wearing shoulder-straps are Al,
the 60 now among the Washington ladies, and
the ease and facility with which they walk
into the affections Of the lasses is astonishing.
Almost every young lady numbers among her
admirers one or more "bold soger boys" and
a number have already seleoted from the
ranks Of our brave volunteers companions for
life. A young and not bad. looking lieutenant
In one Of the New York regiments, encamped
north of the city, became desperately enam.
ored Of = very pretty young lady, residing in
the Northern Liberties, proposed matriuOny,
was accepted, and the wedding day appointed.
Both parties made extensive preparations for
the nuptials, which were to have been cele.
brated one day last week But, alas f,r the
hopes Of the smorous lieutenant! About a
week before the time set forth for the wed.
ding, several members Of the company to
which he belonged wrote a letter to his wife,
in New York, informing her of the way mat.
ters stood. She Immediately came on to Wash.
ington, and at once proceeded to the re .idenoe
Of the young lady and informed her that the
man to whom she had betrothed herself was
her husband and the father OF her three child
rem, at the same time exhibiting her marriage
certificate and the letter she had received from
the members of his company. She then went
to the camp of her faithless spouse, read the
letter aloud, and exposed the whole transaotiO ion
to the members of the company to which her
husband belonged.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Deaths OF Soldiers.

The following soldiers have died since our
laRt report:
John Buckwalter, company X, Fourth Penn.
syTvania volunteers, at camp PierpOnt.
William Berringer, company A, Eleventh
John Smith, company D, Forty seventh Penn
sylvania volunteers, at Hunters Chapel.
Isaac Kelly, company d, Twelfth Pennsylva-
mia volunteers, at Seminary Hospital.
Daniel Strawcutter, company D, Forty fifth
Pennsylvania volunteers, At Seminary Hospital.
Nelson Hackett, company H, Forty 18th P enn.
sylvania volunteers, at Seminary Hospital.
Frederick Wetsinger, company H, Fortieth
Pennsylvania volunteers, at camp Pisrpont.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Cantor bury Hail,

no,icing the debut Of Miss Carrie Lamont, at
the Canterbury. Miss Lamont ia young, not
over seventeen, pretty, engaging, has facial re-.
semblance to Mrs. John Woods. Her voice is n
mezzo soprano, of great purity Of tone, and
sweetness, in her higher notes, Her ballads
we're very beautifully rendered, and received
the heartiest applause. All Of the artistes Ut
would take n column almost to name them ally
were unusually excellent in their several acts
last night, and \ general happiness Of effect,
during the entire performance, (perhaps it was
the orchestra,) left few Of the many 10 attend.
snce with feelings other than those Of the
greatest enjoyment. Miss LaMont must be
heard.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
DIED.,

On the 9th Of December, at his residence,
MARYLAND avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, Mr.. CHARLES B. SNOW, after II long and
suffering illness, in the f"r,y fifth year Of his
age.
On the 10th inst, at ~ O'Clock a. M, FRANK
ADDISON PRATT, only child of Henry d. J. and
Louisa Pratt, aged three yoars and three
months.
The friends Of the family are invited to at.
tend his funeral, at o'clock this evening, from
No. l5s Twenty second street, corner Pennsyl
vania avenue.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
The Nsg roos In jail.

sition of the Senate, and made An official report
of the negroes in jail, of which he is the Gus.
todian. he shows that, by the law Of Mary.
land, yot in force in this District. he ia bound
to receive and keep in prison all slaves, or
those alleged to be slaves, regularly committed
by magistrates, and also slaves committed by
mag lstrates at the request of their owners.
The District code has remained unamsnded
for years, because 1t was feared that the
Northern men would abolish the oppressive
negro clauses, which will now be done.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Supreme Court.

On Monday, r. ". Jones, ESQ, Of Washington.
yss admitted an attorney and counsellor OF this
No: z; The United States, appellants, rs.
Court Of the United States for the Northern
District Of California. Mr.. Justice 0rier de.
livered the opinion Of the court, reversing the
decree Of the said District Court. and remand
ing the cause, with direction to dismiss tho pc.
tition of the claimant. r. ..". II
No. 25s. VIM Brown, appellant, vs.. Samuel
r. Curtis OF al. Appeal from the Supreme
Court Of the Territory Of Nebraska. On mo-
tion Of Mr.. Redick, Of counsel for the appellees,
this cause was dooketed and dismissed, with
costs.
No. $50. VIM. Wade ct al, appellants, Va. John
N. Clark, ct III. Appeal from the Supreme
Court of the Territory Of Nebraska. On mo-
tion Of Mr.. Rediok, Of counsel for the appellees
this cause was docketed and dismissed, with
costs.
No. 26O. John Hughes ct al, appellants, VS..
Andrew R. Orchard ct al. Appeal from the
supreme Court Of the Territory of Nebraska
appelees, this cause was docketed and dis.
missed, with costs.
No 7s. Walter Lafin, appellant, vs.. Augustus
M. Harrington and Illinois Central Railroad
Company. The argument Of the cause was
continued by Mr.. Beokwith for the appellees,
and concluded by Nr. Reverdy johnson for the
No. 90: Thomas Sweeney ct al, owners of the
b~dnDeat lnOb. bWAnn, hpp0ilant, vs.. MlCnaol
E. Lucas ct al, owners Of the steamboat Fanny
Fern. Appeal from the Circuit Court Of the
United States for the Southern District Of Ohio.
This cause having been called for argument,
and neither party being prepared to argue the
same, II WAS dismissed with Q SITS Of court.
Nos. 81 and 256. Benjamin Ruffner ct al, ap.
pellanis, vs.. Nathaniel B. HOgg, and Nathapiel
b. Hogg, appellant, vs. Benjamin Ruffher ct al.
The argument of this cause WAS commenced by
Mr.. Ewing for the complainant, and continued
by Mr.. Jos. B. Stewart for the respondents.
No. 40. Paul Sears ct al, appellants, VS.. Au.
gustine Will, administrator, claimant, of {, 1886
bags lnseed, ct al. This cause was submitted
and printed arguments by Mr.. q. q. Loring, for
the appellants, and by Mr. Bates for the appellee,
under the Goth rule Of court.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Chrlsty's Mtnstrels.

The performances of this inimitable minstrel
troupe continue to be attended nightly with
large and fashionable audiences. The enter
rainmsnts given by the Christy's are entirely
free from everything indeloate and improper,
and the most sensitive can have no cause to be
offended. The opera house is therefore just the
place to take u lady with you.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Th. Goxernm.nt Printinx Omce.

A 8 some difficulty has occurred as between
the printers and the Comptroller of the Trea,
sury, Mr.. Whittlesey, in regard to paying the
hands employed In the Government Printing
Office the same wages they received prior to
the reduction of hours of labor, the Journey.
men printers employed there intend to petition
Congress to consent to the reduction. Super.
intendent Dufrees.will show, by his report, that
large sums have been saved to the Government
in the item of printing since the Government
Printing Bureau has been established.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
TypographicaI Society,

The following officers were elected to serve
graphical Society, on Saturday evening:
William Il. Mott. President.
William r. Mclean, Vice President.
us. Bowen, Recording Secretary.
J. G. G. Whaley, Financial Secretary.
Michael Cation, Treasurer.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Fancy sale for the Orphan Boys.

The ladies' of st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum
having opened their salesroom In Franklin
Hall, corner of Ninth and d streets, (for n
week. offer to the charitable a variety of
fancy and useful articles, with meals, refresh.
N. Everything they offer At fair prices. and
all who patronize them in their effort to pro.
cure winter clothing for their forty little or.
phan boys will get the worth Of their money
and practice tho greatest Of Christian Uirtues.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Chriatinn Commission.

We understand that the Christian Commis.
sion " Is now in session at the rooms OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, and as this
is the regular day of the Chaplains' meeting at
the same rooms, we doubt not the occasion
will prove one of mutual interest.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Tract Circulation

The Tract Society ofthe Methodist Episcopal
Church has distributed, through Rev. Henry
G. Westwood, pastor of Union Chapel In this
city, to the soldiers of the army Of the Potomac,
since May last, l2 s48 papers, tracts, &C., incud
Ing Good Ne,os, Sunday School Aduoca'e, Chris
tidn Aduocdle and Journal. miniature and Ger
man tracts, &C., &c. Besides this, great mum.
hers of tract publications have been sent
monthly, directly to the chaplains of different
regiments by Rev. DR.. Wise, the efficient score.
lary Of the society.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Drunken Soldiers.

We have been requested by several citizens
of the Northern Liberties to call the attention
of the provost guard to the great number of
drunken soldiers daily stroling around in that
portion of the city, insulting people, fighting,
and otherwise badly behaving.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Signalling.

number of officers were engaged yester.
day afternoon in signalling, from the dome Of
the Capitol, with the army on the Opposide side
the Potomac. The operation attracted much
attention from passers along the Avenue, and
many could not imagine what 1t meant.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
About Lager Beer Kegs.

a. Bernhemers lager beer, was brought be.
fore Justice Walter yesterday, on the charge
preferred by the agent of Bergdoll Spsota, Mr..
John Leckner, of erasng the names ol the hrm
for which he is agent from of lager beer kegs.
Several witnesses were examined, and the case
postponed until Thursday.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
ANOTHER ORDER BY GEN. HALLECK.

81. Louis, Dec. 9.-Gen. Halleok has issued
orders, stating that the mayor of the city will
require all municipal officers Immediately IL
subscribe to the oath of allegiance prescribed
by the State Convention in October last, and
directs the Provost Marshal TO arrest all State
officers who have failed to subscribe to such
oath within the time fixed by the Convention,
and attempt to exercise civil authority in vio-
laton Of the ordinance.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
PY GREEN q WILLIAMS. Auctionsers,
TRUSTEES SALE OF HoUSE AND LoT, AT AUo.
TON

On FRIDAY, the 10th day of January, 1863 I
shall sell IN front Of the premises at oiock r. N
by virtue OF deed Of trust to thr sub riber bear
ing dat. the I1'h day OF November, 1859 and re-.
c0idet 10 Liber j. A. s. No. 49, lolios ks So 90 and
u Of tue laud records for the county vi W ssh
ington, In the District Of Columbs thp iollo Wing
named property lying and being ia the City Of
Washington, District aforesaid, and laid do wn on
the ground plan or plat Of said city Ths oourss,
and distances are fully described in said deed Of
trust, to Wit
Parts Of Lots numbered one and two n and 2,
In Square numbered five hundred and thirty seven
(5SI together with the improve'ne ais, which are
frame dwelling House. &C &C. This pro srty
fronts on Y street south between Third AID -Four.
and a half streets west
r'rms, one fourth cash, balance In six and twelve
mouths the purchaser give note the de rred
pay inent, bearing interest from day Of sale deed
given and deed ot trust taken on III. property to
secure the payment Of the notes. II the term. are
not complied with In five days after sale lhe trustee
reserves the right to resell the pr rJperty at the risk
and Cost Of the fret purchaser by giving three days
notice Of such resale 10 some ,per printed In
the City OF Washington.
J. L. SMITH. Trustee
GREEN WILLIAMS,
dec 1o-2dw&ds Auctiou-er-.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Murder.

A man named John Bringline was shot and
almost instantly killed ut n late hour on Mon.
day night by a Government teamster named
Albert Contner. The affair occurred In house
Prather's alley. The shooting originated in n
dispute between the man Contner and Bring.
line about the possession Of one Of the worth.
less inmates Of the house for the night. The
pistol shot was heard by officers Eckleff and
Dom, who Immediately rushed into the house
and arrested all found in the house-four per.
sons in number, two women and two men-and
took them to the Jail, where>an examination
was held by Justice Dom The testimony OF
the women clearly proved that Contner WAS the
murderer. The whole party we're committed
to jail, Contner AS principal, and the others as
witnesses.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
seli,pxLtauor on sunday.

Mr.. G. A. Springman was arrested yesterday
by Oflcer X lily, charged with selling liquor on
sunday and brought before Justice Walter.
The decision Of the Justice has not been ron
dered.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
Bren

The attention of dealers and families Is in.
vited to the advertisement Of the great and sue
cessful bakery establishment of J. D. Mason 4
Co., of Baltimore.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
ELMs0LD's EXTRACT OF BUCHU !

For Diseases Of the Bladder, kidaey, Gravel,
Drnpsy, Eo., DO.
nELMBOLDS Extract of Buchu for Secret and
Delicate Dis, ases
HE .MBOLp s Extract vi Buchu for Nervous and
Debil,tated sufferers
HELMBOLDS Extract Of Buchu tor Loss o,
Memory, Loss Cf Power, DimneSs OF Vision, Din
Guilty of Breathing, Weak Nerves, and Unive sal
La,situde of the muscular system.
HELnBOLD'S Extract OF Buohu for all dis
tressing ailments -Obsrug ton, lrreg gularties, EX
cess In married life or early indiscreiions &c and
all diseases of the Sc xusl organs whether exSiag
In male or female, from whatever cause they may
have originated, and no matter of how long stand
ing.
HELMBOLD'S Extract of Blu ;hu Is pleasant ~
Its taste and odor, and immediate In action
Price Sl per bottle, six bottles for SIS, delivered
to any address
Depot, 1O4 South Tenth Street, Philsdslphis
.--lm
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
NERAL BUTLER's EXPEDITION.

GENERAL BUTLER's EXPEDITION.
Boston, December 9.-The announcement that
the steamship Illinois had arrived, was prema.
ture.
Three or four transports loading with horses,
ordnance, and stores, for Gen. Butler's expedi
ton, will sail in q day or two.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
LOAN ASENCS'
OFFICE OF
LEH"ES JOn.t'SO.v y CO.,
RAN ERR

CoKEtR on PESSsrLvAEIA AVENUE A,p TLSTG -
IFwIs JOHNSON, of our Il IN havi"R ben sp
pointed Subscription Agcnr ioT he ratIoual Loan
authorized by the act Of Congress OF -th July 1851
we are prepared to furnish, to parties oesirous "i
making Investment, any amoTt "t - !" reosur?
Notes of convenient sizes
dec 2--tt LFWls JphNeOe w
The national Republican., 1861-12-11

We call the attention Of our readers To an
advertise ement, headed To Private Families, ;,
Those desirous Of good boarders should apply.
deO lille -
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

SENATORIAL NOMINATION IN KENTUCKY.
FRANKFORT, December lO.-Garrett Davis was
nominated for Senator, beating Guthrie one
vote.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
The First Michigan Cavalry,

Which has been detailed for service in the di.
vision commanded by Gen. Banks, left this city
yesterday for Frederick.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
LOCAL NEWS.
- ADVERTISER.

Nearly 10 thousand oepiss Of the Repub-
Noan are circulated among the floating popuia.
ton every day, besides thelarse number served
70 regular subscribers. Advertisers will take
note accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-12-11
pY J. O. Mo0Ulnk q CO., AWcttonssrs.
SMALL AND DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE AND LOT AT PUBLIC SALE

On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, December the
2th at O'clock on the premise We ST. ali FELL part
OF Lot No !, In square ST. fronting o. " is.achu.
setts avenue, betwsen Fourth aud Fifth ,trses west
'unniHs h'ough to II street together with The q
provements consisting OF nest aud we'll built Brick
DweliinS house, containing six ronms
This Il q very comfortable and well arranged
house. and In desirable si,u alton for private res
ideuce Tile perfect.
Terms: One third cash; .he residue In six and
twelve mon tbs, th interest, seLuTed by Geed in
trust on the premises
JAS G. MCGUIRE CO,
dec Auc 'ioneers