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The national Republican., 1862-03-20
\ Trihu,. from One of Uur Ui.i1.n,.

Tributs from One OF Our Cit1Lens.
Tho following remarkable statement Of the
results Of DR.. Hunters treatment In an affection
Of the lungs will he read with interest, coming
u II does from u highly respectable Citizen.
Many are now experiencing the same Iesus as
Tribune.
No. 1888 KISziE STREET,
Chicago, March 10, isG2.
10 Hic EtltiorS Of hc Chicago Tribune:
as TO DR.. Hunter, and his practice in treating
the lungs by direct means, TO state some facts
regarding the treatment Of my Case some six
years since from the New York ONCE Of the
Drs. Hunter.
Ny health commenced seriously to fail in
1867. Thinking \ change Of climate would
beneht me, l came to Chicago in 1859. Instead
Of improving, however, ! continued failing,
until the worst form Of fdlseased lungs do 1eloped
itself in unmistsksble symptoms. Ibad at yari
purulent expectorstions, night SWEETS, hectic
levers, constant cough, and prostrating diar.
rhUa. 30 reduced had hecoma that at times
| had 10 be bolstered up, last gould be sufo
V was very ~ otIsnsSs @ nsi IN It's ~ chsrsotsr. '"
had been treated In tho ordinary manner by
q physician from the earlier stages of the dis
ease, but without avail, and they now consid.
cred me beyond the reach Of medicine. All
agreed that | had but q few weeks TO live,
while felt certain myself that such was my
doom.
II was under these circumstances wrote to
Dr.. Hunter, Of New York, whose views on the
treatment Of the lungs BY inhalation ! had read
when resided near that city. | received his
reply, asking some questions which answered
immediately, and soon alter received medicines
and inhaling instrument, with full directions
This was early in 1886. commenced at once,
aud from the first began 10 feel that the med
Gines sent me were acting on The lungs in a
manner had never before eXperienCed. I
began 10 improve, to the wonder OF both friends
and physlCians-and this Improvement went
steadily on until the sy mptoms have described
gradually disappeared. Ny strength began 70
return, and the lungs onoe more performed
! was able TO 60 10 my Ofise again; and still |
went on improving until my health was com
pIetely restored: While under DR.. Hunters
treatment gained in weight about 20 pounds,
and have gained further since in fact have
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

TaE fIHsr MISYEyvrA'-. have received
two copies oi a paper with the above tile.
printed In BsrryVille, Virginia, aud ii is live
curiosity in it-slI II i. published by de
tachment Of the First Minnesota Regiment, and
printed with the types and pres, Of the Berry,
uitIe C5'.Servator, whose editor ran as though
the :! dcvi'' was after him on the approach OF
the soldier OF the Union.
One half of the sheet was already sat up by
the former proprietor, and the Minnesota boys
have printed II with their own, including 81
cesh advertisements, seaucslration notices. -
run ,way negro advcr'iacmsnts, a..
Tho following Is one Of the now advertise
mens
Run dgay EditOr--" Lost, strdyed or stolen. ,
II. K. GaEG., late editor aud proprietor Of the
" "C0useryatOr, was last seen yesterday, when
he sloped AZ The apps .rAnCa oi the Union cav,
airy 10 this place. Poor fellow once he was
respected, but now, alas, how art the mighty
fallen" No description is given, because those
who knew him need none, and those who do
mol need not wish to. He formerly held iortb
here, and al this desA where we are now writ
lug, withthe same pen and ink we had almost
said the sams paper, hut thank God the - Iper
has never been polluted by his foul touch, aud
sent forth column after column in vile abuse Of
the best government the world has ever known.
The government that lowered above all othera
aud on wbolc banner nigh, 6e written 'PEgR
lE'S.' This Grogg was lost 10 all true prin
cipss of manhood, has 'strayed" from The tui
ton Of his youth, has stolen" what? tho true
impulses Of many, perhaps nearly all, OF hls
readers, and We pause to think how 10 palli
ate in some measure bis conduct, but comics.
ourselves unequal to tn" task, We give II up
Depart yo cursed
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

"ILLINOrs CofrEE TREE"--As several cuq1i
ries have been made in relation TO this unigu.
plant, We have taken pains TO obtain inIorma
lion on the subject, and lind that il was imported
by the Agricultural Bureau, in 1851, from
Spain. The name there ia garbanyo' OF
"cbick.pcs." The famous dish familiar to a!
Parisan visitors, called "pnee anr croutans,
and the ' oiIr p2iridl " Of Spain, are composed
Of this pea II is no, as yet known how far lh'
article may ba valuable as substitute io
cnfiae
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
By TELEeRAPH.
Fighting Contnuss It Island
No. 10. 81
Thunder Erpeese~ Nom she
1esesoe, ...-
EIGHTY TRANSPORT. ;Ay.
jAvASNAH,

CAIRO, March l0.-The published reports Of
the ecspturs Of Island No. 10, were undoubtedly
premature.
The latest accounts from Columbus are 10
II O'Clock yesterday forenoon, at which timo
heavy cannonadiDs wa distinctly heard In the
direction Of the Island
There have been no arrivals from Tennessee
and the Cumberland. in the last twenty flour
hours.
None Of The gunboa,s sscendsd higher than
Savannah.
Since the engagement Al Lexington with tho
rebel batteries al Pittsburg, the collection Of
eighty (s0) transports at Savannah, in connec.
lion with circumstances known here, but not
considered proper for publication, indicates
the country about the Tennessee river and the
Alabama line. to be the theatre OF extensive
military operations.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
DEATHS IN TIE ARxr.--Our statistics in rela.

DEATHS IN THE ARSr.--Our statistics in rela
ton to the dead Of the army are being copisd
Va perceive, by other journals. The yearly
deaths, $500, are the returns not only from
257 regiments, but also include the report o
2l general hospitals for the year. Let The
figures be copied accurately.
The capacities Of the hospitals Tor receiving
the sick are various. Some accommodate 225
mep, while others admit as large number as
500 Or more, thus forming u yearly aggregate
Of many thousand men. In one hospital in
this District, the number Of admissions, fever
patients, have be.n 2,2i?, while the deaths ip
ton months have been only llj. The register
Of the hospital tthe Unioo. at Georgstown) will
prove these figures.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
GucritlRst0 be Hung.

An "rd,r from Gen. Hsllock, dated al ~
Lou,s IN lhs 9Th instant, aays:
"ESihenca has been rpCeived at these head
quarters, tina, MAJOR General Sterling Price has
Issued commissions or licenses TO ceriaIn ban.
dit7 in This State authorizing them 10 raisc
guerilla forces for The purpose Of plumber
and malsudiug t;.n. Price ought tn know
that such Gourse is contrary to. The rules Of
CIVILIZED warfare, aud that every man who en-
lisis in such an organization lorets his H." ant
become an outlaw. All persons are hereby y
warned that II they join any guerilla band
they will not, If captured, be treated az Nrii
nary prisoners Of war, hut will be hung as
robbefs and mnrderers their lives shall atone
for the bsrbsrity OF their General
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
FROM WINCH ESTER.
Skirmishing with Jackson.

WIScHIsrsR, March l9.--Ths Official report
received here 10 day, says that Gen. Shields en-
coun,ered The rear guard Of ofJacksop just beyond
Middlc,owu. with four field pieces and small
bodies Of infantry and cavalry. They disputed
Shiclds's progress, stopping al all the strongest
points, and then retiring. They crossed Cedar
Greek, and destroyed the bridge, Shields, this
morning, built temporary bridge, and after
shirmisb, entered The town and threw out his
pickets two miles beyond. The loss Of tbe
enemy is not stated. Heavy firing was heard
the direction Of Strashurg. since the infor.
nation was prepared.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

E II is found, since our possession Of
Lcesburg, that the people there have been
made to b lievs that the inhabitants OF Wash
ington were in condition bordering upou
starvation all last winter, dying by hundreds
-four at thirty dollars per barrel, &c. It's up
on stories of that description that rebellion has
been kept alive throughout the South.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

AproTSrvENrs The Senate yesterday con
Iirmsd the following nominations
Lieut. Col. Daniel p, Woodbury.. as hrigsJi"r
general Of volunteers
Capt. d. G. Faragut, As flag officer to com
msud the Western Gulf blockading squadron.
The following were also confirmed as assist
an, psymasisrs in the navy:
Albert S. Kenny, John A. Bates, Folbes Par
ker, John S. Woolson, Alexander McC Bishop
Cousuls-- George Gerard, rs consul 10 81,
Helena; Convers o. Leach, consul 10 81. Johrs
Newfoundland.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
Fort Macon at 81. Augustine,
Florida, in Our Possession.
Jacksonville, Florida, also Ours.
THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA RECON-.
MEND3 THE ENTIRE EVACUATION or
EAST FLORIDA.

Dispatches received al the Navy Depar tlnent,
from Flag Officer DUPONT announce that The
flag oi the United states floats over Fort Macon
at st, Augustine, Florida.
The town was surrendered without fighting,
the town authorities receiving Command Ter
Rodgers 10 the town hall. and after being as
sured that be would project the loyal citizens,
they raised the fig with their own hands.
The rebel troops evacuated the night before
the appearance Of the gunboats.
This Ia the second Of The old forts retaken.
Jacksonville, Florida. was also surrendered
In like manner.
The Governor Of Florida has recommended
the entire evacuation oil East Florida,
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

THS WOODEN Guns The .Sar publishes
what purporls to be an extract from another
paper to the effect that two colonsls are re
pots1" " "A aying that they examined the
Csntreville fortihcstions when first taken pos
session OF BY our troops, and sap no loooden
J'i'ss. This Is the mere desperation Of a sink,
ing cause The fact OF the wooden guns ia
sttested by a cloud Of witnesses, and s not to
be shaken by the "repotcd conversations Of
anybody.
The COMMITTEES on The conduct of the war
ought to make an official report OF what they
saw, and Of the evidence they took, al Centre
vile and Manassas.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

The tug Losle, arrived al The Navy Yard
reports that large lire was raging at Aqua
creek as she passed In the afternoon. Il is
probable that before ihe rebss lett they set
fire to the whaives, buildings, &c.
The Richmond Dispodch intimatos that the
Merrimsc, since her recent Coalcst with the
Monitor, has changed her forward and an piv
ot guns, for two ol the celebrated Armstrong
guns OF heavy Calibre.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

continued IN good health ever sinos-suoh
health as had no, known for years before
have no hesitation 10 saying that, had IL not
been for DR.. Hunters treatment Of my case bT
inhalation, must certainly have died within a
few weeks from the time frat consulted him.
Many Of my fellow. citizens of Chicago know my
case we'll, and I state these facts In Detail be.
cause think some poor invalid, suffering AZ
did, may, BY the same means, be restored 10
such health az ! now enjoy.
Yours. respectfully, J.F. CoOK.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
CADETS At LARGE, ron Is62.-The President

CADETS At LARGE, poR l862.-The President
has made the following appointments Of cadets
al large at West Point, viz:
Ed. W. Baker. H.; Albert 5. Bayless, KY;
VIM. q. Uphan, Wis; Fred'k A. Mahew, N.
Y; Henry d. walleD, jr., Ga; Arthur Tracy
Lee, Mass; Edw'd Everett Sharp, Mo-; Eras'
mus D. Gaines, ILL.,; Travers Jones, P; Chas.
Woodssn Bates, Mo.
Also, Richard Taylor Churchill. from the Dis
triot ot Columbia. The last mentioned is 4 son
nj the late Capt Churchill, U. s, A, who died
in the service, in Mexico.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
The Recent battle In Arks nss,

ST. LoUIs, March Is TO Secretary Stanton. -
A Scouting party under Lieut. Col Wood and
Msj Drake consisting Of about $50 mon Of the
9Th Missouri and ID Iowa cavalry. encounter.
ed near Salem, Arksnsas, about 900 OF The
enemy, under Colonels Coleman, Woodsides
and Mcfarland. After severe fight. the enc
my was defeated With the loss Of Col Woodsides
and about 100 killed aud wouhded, and con
sldererable number ofprisoners. Our loss was
70 killed and wounded.
II. ". HAILECK, Major. Gcneral.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
WILLIAM n. SEWARD
OFFICIAL,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

February /, iss2.
NOTICK Ia hersby given Of the readiness OF
this Department 10 redeem the Treasury notes
payable in one year from date, authorized by
the act Of Congress approved December Esd,
1857, and the Treasury notes payable in sixty
days from date, authorized by the act of Con
gress approved I'd March, 1861.
tnterest on Treasury notes Of the above is
sues will cease on the 7th day Of April next By
the terms Of those acts rsspectivaly.
feb 6-tap7
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

The following clerical promotions have been
made In the ONCE Of the Auditor Of the Treas
ury for the Post Office Department: +. l. Sey-
bolt, Of New York, 10 follrth-clsss clerkship
salary 81 800 per anum; Jos. d. Will, Of Ohio,
third Glass 600; and NJ. e, Munson, OF
Virginia, and p. Gunion, Of Indiana, each
second ciass-$l 400.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

a letter received in Washington, states that,
al the battle Of Pea Ridge, Col. Dodge, Of the
4th Iowa regiment, went into the fght with
five hundred men, and out Of that number ono
while the gallant Colonel'h three horses shot
uudsr him, and was himsslf slightly wounded.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
uFFICIAL4.
War DsrARTMEsT,

WAR DBFARThEST,
January 81, 1862
ordered, That The War Department will be
closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, ThnrsdayA and
Fridays against all other business but that which
relates to active military operations 10 the field,
Saturdays will be devoted 10 the business oi
Senators nnd Representatives.
Mondays 10 the business Of the public.
Edwin NJ STANTON,
ja22-u Secretary oil War.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

.ss- We have received from Mr. Joe Shil
liugton, -Four and,a half street and Pcunsylvs
nis avenue, the April number oi Godeys La
dye Book The plate in the beginning Of The
book ia worth the price Of il.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

- EpwIS HARrE, Eeq., well.known Ior hi,
vigorous political writings, died in this city on
Saturday evening, Of an ELECTION OF the lungs,
which has been fastened upon him for long
time
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

~ Four locomotives, from The New York
Central railroad were shipped, on Saturday,
lor Alexandria, TO be us'i on the Alexandria
4 Orange railroad.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
o Eff IC A l..

DEPARTMENT " STATE,
Washington, Jan. rs, 1862.
The Secretary Of State will hereafter receive
members Of Congress on business on Saturdays,
commencing with Saturday, the arst Of next
month
WILLIAM n. SEWARD.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

@-We learn that a dispatch, received last
night. represents all quiet Al Fortress Monroe
a. ! O'Clock in The afternoon.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

SOUTHERN HuxAyrY.--The ,SoAthssn press
and leaders are continually tryiog h. Increase
the savage valor Il ,hdf people BY misrepre
seutations ss to the conduct Of our Union sol
diers, and giving the inpression that We are
exhibiting all the savageness Of HesSians.
20. wad some power the sfue gle US.
To see ourselves as ithers see u.s."
Tie following will illustrate:
lone Of the most revolving incidents Of the
war is the treatment Of our poldiers who were
killed at Balls Blun. Our correspondent, who
visited that battle field with Col. Geary las'
Tdesdsy morning, eays that II offered the
gbsstliest spectacle ever seen, thirty or forty
bodies, or skeletons rather, for crows and hogs
had left but little else, protruding from the
slight earth that did not cover them here a
head, or an arm, or sleg'n-N T. Tribune.
The above is in keeping with many other
acts Of the chivalry, among which may be men.
toned the abusing and killing Of our wounded
soldiers, making footballs Of their skulls, cut
ting out rings, aud other ornamental triukets
to send home 10 their sweethearts, and otbel
atrocities which would disgrace even the un
civilized children Of Dahomy," which rae,
the South boast they have done 40 mach 10 i'm
prove.
II stealing men and making slaves Of then
with reform their hestbcn barbaritics, IL is
great pity that some " superior race " will no
steal and enslave these benighted Southerner'
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
CLUBS FOR THE DAILY NATIONAL
RlPUDLICAN TO SOLDlnRs.
APAPR THAT EVERY SOLDIER SHOULD
HAVE

We have been induced to offer our daily pa
per 70 soldier, who shall form clubs, OF tho
following low rates:
copy, 4 months. s....................S $50
s copies, 4 months. ...... .......,... 600
10 copies, 1 moaths. s................... 1000
All over ten oopies at the rate Of one dollar
per copy for four months.
- The names must always be accompanied
with he money.
- Write the names distinctly, and give
ths company and thu number Of the regiment
- The papss will Be mailed to one name
or the uames will be written separately, II de,
sired,
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

PORTLAND, March l9.--Ths Anglo. Saxon,
from Londonderry m the 7th iostant, hos ar.
rived.
The news oI the capture Of Fort Donelson 10
regarded as very important.
American securities had advanced.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

- The veteran artist Mr.. King, died al
his residence here on Tuesday.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
Gen. Pope at New Madrid

Gen. Pope at New Madrid.
The Rebel Gun-boat Fleet Re-
pulsed.
ONE OF THEN SUNK
NOBODY HURT" On OUR SIDE.
CAIRO. March 49, y, news has been received
from Island No. 10 to-day.
Gen, Pope repuls,d the rebel guu-boat feet
at New Madrid, sinking one and damaging
others, more or less.
Net man lost on our side.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
NOBODY HURT" ON OUR SIDE.
FROM DUROPN.
OUR LATE VICTORIES CONSIDERED I" IN
PORTANT."

AMERICAN SECURITIES ADVANCING.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

sS- The railroad bridge at Harpsr's Ferry
Ia completed for the passage Of trains.
The national Republican., 1862-03-20

ONE OF THEN SUNK,
The national Republican., 1862-03-20
Tie following will Illustrate /:

20. wad some power the sifue g
To see ourselves as ithers see
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that l will
IN attend at the different Townships OF Hemp
stead county on the following days. for the
purpose of Assessing all property liable to Tax
alton in said county, viz:
At Mine Greek (Nashville) on Tuesday.
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, the 2sth.
10Th, Both and 3lst Of January.
At Saline (Columbusl on Tuesday and We'd
nesday. 4th and 9Th of February.
At Fulton on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. the 9th, 9Th and 9Th Of February
At Spring Hill on Monday. Tuesday and
"Wednesday, the 10Th lth and 18th Of February
At Caruse tCentreville) on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, tie 9Th, l4th and 10Th of Feb
ruary.
At Missouri (NIoscow) on Monday. Tuesday
AMI Wednesday, the 18th, 18th and 18th Of
February.
At Red Land (Cottingham's) on Thursday
and Friday, the Goth and Zlst of February.
At Ozan Washington on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday AMI Thursday, the 2I'h, 25th, 26th
and 9th OF February.
At which times and places hereby notify
each tax payer in the county of Hampstead t.
meet me prepared to give in full and com
plete list of his taxable property and 70 Jarnir'
The eracf numbers Of his lands, as ,riH tist ~
lands unless The numbers are giuen. want x
get the lands of Hampstead county straight
once more The friends of volunteers who ar'
in the army must furnish lists of their land
for them.
Every tax payer must turn out AND give II
his property. BE sure to come prepared to Civ
the exact numbers Of your lands.
The above requirements must be compiled
with, or | will execute the law against thos'
refusing to do 81.
THOS. II. SIMMS, Assessor
and Collector Of Hampstead county, Ark.
Jan. II, 1862. Il
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Notice is Hereby Given,

| N1HAT at a sale Of land for the non payment
| | of taxes due therson, held at the court
| house door in the town of Washington in the
county of Hampstead, and State of Arkansas,
pursuant to a lawful notice given by the AS
SCISSOR and Collector of Taxes of said county,
| aud in conformity with the laws of the State
| of Arkansas, the second Monday in March,
A. D. 1856, lit being the tenth Lay of said
month) the following described tir' cts parcels
of land were struck off to the undersigned, to
wit: The north east quarter of section three
(3) the west half of the south west quarter of
section two, (2) and the east half of the south
east quarter of section three, (3) all in town.
ship eleven, 01) south of range twenty-five
(22l west. containing three hundred and twenty
acres. situated in said county of Hampstead
and listed and assessed for taxation in the
name of |. L. Moore which said lands were
purchased by the undersigned for the aggregate
amount of the taxes, penalty, costs and charges
due thereon for the year A. d. 1855, amount
ing to the sum of seven dollars and eighty
eight cents, and are now held by the under
signed by deed of conveyance, bearing date
tbe 18th day of February, A. D. 1867, duly
executed by the assessor and collector of taxes
of Hampstead county, by authority vested in
him by the laws of Arkansas.
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
per sons who may be concerned, or who can set
up any right, title or claim to the above de-
scribed tracts or parcels of land so purchased
afo resaid, III consequence of any informality,
rregu larity or lille gality connected with such
sale, or for any cause or defect whatever
That in conformity with the act OF the Legis-
ature of the State of Arkansas in relation to
TAX Titles" approved Sd November, 1886,
the undersigned will apply to the Circuit Court
of Hemps tead coun ty- at Il court to be holden
at the cour t-house in the town of Washington,
in said co unity, on the third Monday of May,
1862, for the confirmation of title in and to
said tracts parcels of land, so purchased as
aforesaid and all persons are hereby notified
to appear at said time and place and show
cause, if any they can, why the title to said
lands should not be confirmed according to
law.
d. & V. BLOCK.
Feb. 10, 1862. 6-6
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
To Volunteers.

1 AN an'horlzed to receive companies Of Ar
= t'D hah9as CAVALRY for the war, for service
- sne lnaian country. want enough to con-
sJtu'e battalion. | will muster each COM
pm puny IN at the place where it is organized.
m M necessary information may be had by ap-
hneauon to Col. Charles W. Adams. at Helena
|aeh 1a company will be at once marched 70 Fort
Ebnoson' a3d be employed to defend our own
Frontier and aid Missouri.
n. ALBERT PIKE,
pPrg Gen. Com. Dept. of Indian Territory.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

THE PRICE OF SHors.- We saw bill
Yesterday for pair Of shoes. The gem
tleuan who received it and had to foot it
was almost taken abock, when he saw the
figure on it. Nine dollars for a pair of
shoes. said he This is nothing. Should
the blockade continue for another twelve
months, $50 will not buy pairof shoes
u Urth S5 in Ordinary times and salaries
will be reduced in proportion as every re-
cessary OF life becomes dearer SO that it
will be hard with most men to keep body
and sou foeether. But, as the French
say it is impossible to wake au omelet
without having eggs to break. And while
We all suffer We ought to find comfort
and Il cause Of heroic resignation, in the
thought that our grand children or ne
phews, as the case may BE-, will say, when
spenkiug of 1861 and '62-" these were
The times that tried mems soies.--N o.
P,cGgune.