The national Republican., 1861-07-08


ARTILLERY PRAorIcE.--On Saturday after
noon, the flying artillery attached to the second
Rhode lsiand regiment, Colonel Slocum, p-o.
ceeded to the Monument grounds, where they
practiced for several hours with Jsmess riHeI
cannon, with which they are supplied. Among
other experiments, eighteen shells we're fred in
6ity-two seconds after the order to load was
given-the guns being all eimed SC ss to con-
eentrate the fire on the river upon a very small
surface. The shells exploded when they struck
the water, and sent the fragments about in all
directions, showing q dreadfully destructive
power, If used against bodies OF men advancing
upon the position. After repeating the exhibi.
tion OF firing rapidly, the guns were trained to
fire down the river, and were set at higher ele.
vations than could be given when firing across
the river. At ten degrees elevation shot we're
sustained in the cir sixteen seconds, and thrown
800 feet, or about two miles and two.thrds
At seventeen degrees elevation, the shot we're
sustained twenty five seconds, and were sent
three miles and hall; and at nineteen degrees
elevation the time was thirty.fve seconds, and
the distance over four miles.
A SOLDIER PoIsosED.-A member of com.
pany c, Mozart regiment, named Robey, was
poisoned yesterday about noon, in house near
the Capitol. From what could be gathered
from his incoherent remarks, it appears that
he was invited into house by two citizens,
where they took some liquor, after which bis
companions left him, and on his proceeding
along Second street, near the depot, he was
prostrated. He was carried into house near
by and medical attendance at once summoned.
The doctors are Of the opinion that powerful
dose Of poison was administered to him in the
liquor, and express little hopes for him. he
was removed to the Government Hospital,
Georgetown, about seven o'clock last evening.
AccIDEHT.-Lieut. Hanlin, of Colonel Cssss
Massachusetts Irish regiment, met with sin.
gulsr and serious accident day or two since.
The men were being drilled at camp, and were
in the act of jumping ditch at double quick,
when Lieut.. Hanln fell forward and thrust hia
sword entirely through one of his own legs,
inaicting bad wound, and nearly severing The
main artery. He is now doing we'll.
RIoT.-On Friday night a member of the
New York Fire Zouaves was shot dead on
B street south, near Four and half street, while
attempting, according to the testimony Of some
Of the witnesses before the inquest held the next
day, to enter disreputable house kept by Molly
Miller. The affair led to riot on Saturday,
the rioters smashing the furniture in the house,
and finally setting FIRE to the house itself The
FIRE consumed an adjoining building, occupied
by Miss Prince. The riot was finally sup
pressed by two companies Of United States
cavalry, who arrested several persons. Upon
their examination, several we're discharged.
Three Of them, however, including two persons
attached to the regiments here, were held to
answer further.
AFFAIRS AT THE CRY HALL.-The new col.
lector Of taxes has now full possession of the
| L.. az 80 Ill L. l.
for the transaction Of the business Of the Office,
were it not that the tax book is not yet com.
pleted by the box clerk, and the rate of taxa
ton has not been fixed by the councils. Mr..
Halday's only course now is 10 bring the mat
ter before the circuit court, as all propositions
for a compromise have been refused by Mr..
Dixon. Mr.. Douglass, the register, ID pretty
much in the same fix as he was when last re-
ported, Mr.. Morgan still being in the seat next
the ratings.
department of the First District School will be
examined at lO3 o'clock this morning, and the
female department of the First District School
at the same hour tomorrow.
TIE FIRE ZouAvEs.-The noble work of the
Zouaves, called Fort Ellsworth, is now com
pleted, and reflects much credit upon its indus.
trious builders. 1t commands an extensive
range Of country, and overlooks the city OF
Alexandria and the Potomac. Their new camp
is fortunately located in high, dry and cool
position, and good health is generally enjoyed
sERENApE.-Hon. Charles q. Foster, the
member from the first district of North Caro-
lima, was serenaded at the Herndou House on
Friday night by the twelfth regiment band, led
by Professor Withers. A large crowd Of per.
sons were in attendance Mr.. Foster made 3
!, strong Uuion speech, giving an account Of the
, manner III which he was elected, and saying
that he hoped and expected to take his seat in
the House. He affirmed that the Union men
, in North Carolina we're numerous, and only
needed the requisite protection to show then
colors unmistakably.
AccIpENrs.-A few nights since, Mr.. james
Barnes, u member Of the Auxiliary Guard, Wa,
accidentally shot through the body by soldier
rs he was in the yard at his boarding. house, OIL
Missouri avenue, near Four -and.s.half street.
MIR. II. Christine, member of the Cameron
/, Guards, and a printer by trade, was run ovel
!, near the fire on Saturday, by the Franklin en-
CINE, which bruised his right leg iu such q
= Z manner that amputation will probably have te
u be performed. He was taken to the Colum
bian, where he remained until he was removed
10 MS resluence yesterday
J. SERVICE AT THE CAPlToL.-There was q very
l. large congregation in attendance at the Cap
i. itol yesterday, to listen to the opening sermon
:, of Rev. DR.. Stockton, who has been re.electe
y Chaplain of the House. The sermon was on
e of rare interest, eloquent, and impressive, au'
d was listened to with the most profound interest
THE CASE OF BRENT AND Scorr.-Messrs
: William Brent Of Richmond, and Henry 7
s Scott of Blsdensburg, who were arrested on th
e charge of being in reasonable league with tn
e rebels, had hearing at the Jail on Saturda
for the examination of the military authorities