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The national Republican., 1862-04-23
MESSAGE on TIE AHaHsf on IxsEclH-
fAIY OAlEIOH.

The following is the correspondence Of hr.
Benjamin E. Brewster and Secretary Seward,
relative 70 the arrest Of Simon Cameron, late
Secretary .ot War. Of the suit Of Pierce Butler,
for trespass, Vi et drmis, assault aud battery,
and false imprisonment, Us communicated 10
the Senate In message from the President:
NJ. Bre,oster TO Mr.. Swdrd.
7O6 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
April l6, 1862.
SIR: By the directions Of Gen. Simon Came
ron, send you summons issued by the su-
preme court.of this State, at the suit Of Pierce
Butler veras Simon Cameron, July !. 1862,
and is for trespass Vi et ar7nis assault and bat
terry, and false imprisonment.
The cause Of action Is no doubt founded upon
the supposed misconduct Of General Cameron
In causing the arrest Of the plaintiff, Mr. Pierce
Butler, and placing him in Fort Warren, or
some other public forti6cation, without author
ity Of law while he, General Cameron, wa
Secretary of War. As am instructed, the act
was not the act Of General Cameron. and was
done, by those who commanded II 10 be done,
for just reasons and for the public good.
| You will please communicate the fact OF this
suit to the President and such other official per.
sons as should properly be advised Of it, and
have such action taken as shall relieve the de-
fendant, Simon Cameron from the burden, cost
and res possibility of defending this suit
BY the directions Of General Cameron.
have, as his private counsel, ordered my ap
pearance for him, while I also invite and re-
quest the Intervention Of the proper authorities
in his behalf for his protection.
lam, sir, truly, &C.,
BENJAMIN II. BREWSTER
Hon WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State.
| Mr. Seudrd TO Mr.. Brcuaer.
| DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
| Washington, April Is, 1862.
SIR: have received your letter Of yestsr-
day, stating that by the directions Of Mr.
Simon Cameron you transmit to me summons
Issued out Of the supreme court Of the Stat
OF Pennsylvania, at the suit Of Pierce Butlel
against Mr.. Cameron, vi ct arms, assault ant
battery and false imprisonment, in causing th'
arrest Of the plaintiff without authority Of law
This communication has been submitted Il
the President; and l am directed by him Il
say, in reply, that he avows the proceeding
Il Mr.. Cameron referred TO as one taken by hir
when Secretary Of War; under the President
directions, and deemed necessary for th
prompt suppression of the existing insurrcciioI
= The President will al once communicate hi
correspondence to the Attorney General OF th
United States, and also to Congress.
Il. lam, sir, your cbedient servant.
t WILLIAM ii. SEWARD.
BENJAxIN F. BREWSTER. Esq., Philadelphi
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
vaE COLORED PEOPLE OF THE
DISTRICT.


The newspapers are publishing q petition,
said to be numerously signed by the colored
people of this District, asking lin substance
that Jurisdiction shall be acquired by the Uni.
ted States over some region in Central America,
to be set apart for the colonization Of negroes
from this country, but to remain under Its pro
lection.
The person who prepared this petition tried
emigration to Hayti and came back dissatisfied
with his experience there. Others who have
tried that experiment report favorsbly of it
The history Of all emigrations Is full Of contra
dictory statements, as We have had recen
experience in the case Of California.
As to Liberia, the person who prepared tbi'
petition knows nothing about 1t, except from
sources Of information open to everybody.
There must be long delay, at any rate, in &C
quiring jurisdiction for the United States ovel
suitable region in Central America, or any
where else And in the meantime, We doubt
the interests Of the colored people among a
are subserved by sweeping denunciations of al
existing opportunities for cclonizing. We ad
wise nobody, white or black, to emigrate any
where. That is matter Of personal interes
which everybody must determine for then
selver and upon their own responsibility. Bu
as q matter Of opinion, we believe that bot
Liberia and Hsyti are eligible fields for colore
colonization from this country. II more elig
BILE ones can be found, or can be created, {
much the better. -
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
FROM FORTRESS MONROE,
Reported Engagement al Elizabeth
City. N0rih Carolina.
The Rebels Claim to have Re.
pulsed 5000 Federal troops.

FonrREss MONROE, April 2l.-The weather
continues still unpleasant, with heavy rain.
By flag Of truce. 10 day, copy Of Pecrs
burg paper Of this morning was received. The
rebel Senate ha refused to concur In the House
resolution for an adjournment
The same paper contains a report Of what il
called repul.e Of force. of Gen Burnsidc''
troops. at Eliz Ib"ih City, N g. 1t IL sta I'd tha
the Federal iroops, 5 900 strong, attempted Il
land there, but were repulsed, with n loss 4
500 by force OF 900 Confederate troops, h,
cluding Georgia regiment
The q Dfed. rate loss in killed Is stated Il, l5
| In ,luding Capt. McCowns and Lieut. Wilson
both of the Georgia regiment. A report IN th,
same effect was current at Norfolk last night
There Is nothing new from the army b-fur'
Yorktown. but matters there are progressinI
satislactorily,
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
The Virginia Valley Aban
doned.
jackson Making for Gordonsvi le.
OUR TROOPS ADVANCING.

New MARKET, April 22.-Our advanceis near
Harrisonburg, and we have troops across the
mountains protecting the bridges on the sben-
andoah, at Almy, aud on the Luray road.
To-day we pushed force forward to Luray
The people were much alarmed at frat, in con
sequence of reports circulated by the reb"ls a
10 the treatment they would receive a, ou'
hands; but, in the course of few hours, they
became quite rcconcled to the presence Of ths
troops.
In several sharp skirmishes with the emmy
We lost three men.
jackson has permanently abandoned ,h'
Valley Of Virginia, and Is on his way to Cor
donsville, by the way OF the mountains Ev
cry day brings its prisoners and numerou. de
sertsrs from the rebea
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
The Freshet in the Connecticut
River.

SPRINGFIELD, April 2l.-The freshet 10 thr
Connecticut River, at this point, was tht
greatest ever known. Railroad connection 10
the South Ia entirely cut off, and cars run tu
the North only as lar as Holyokr, passenger
for Northampton and beyond being sent rould
by way Of Wesifsld.
Hampden Park, the scene OF the great Ma
tional horse, shows, IL entirely submerged, and
the greater part OF West Springfield is uu Ter
water, IL being 40 high on Sunday as 10 How
into the frststory windows Of many houses -
The damage TO property ia very large
At . o'clock this evening III. water hal fallen
10 inches, and IL still rrcrding slowly. AT
Northampton he water ia two feet higher than
ever before, and in Hadley street ther" is NJ
land to be seen and the inhabitants go from
house TO house IN boats.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
..CONGREss Ii OURs.,

The following, with the italicisiug, is from
the New York Express:
I'VE cannot blink our eyes to the tact-ii
We would-or cheat the people Of the South
II we oould-into the belief, that Congre 8 ID
not full Of Abolitionists, who mean q great deal
more than all this but we can convince the
South. we must convince it-that II they will
come back to us-Conyress is ours the Aboli
tion Congress no more"
There is world Of meaning, ID not little
warning, in this little paragraph. Congress
Is ours" is the pleasing anticipation OF the
New York Express, II the traitors can only be
reconstructed into their old positions in Con
Orrss
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

NATIONAL DEPENCEs.-The House Military
COMMITTEES have agreed to report bill which
s intended to reorganize and perfect our whole
system OF expenditures for national fortifca.
tons. The plan embraces the appointment Of
commission consisting Of two army officers,
two naval officers, and two scientific civilians,
to whom all matters of this nature shall be re
terred and ali appropriations for national
defences and iortillcations are to be expended
only under the direction OF this board Of com
missionsrs.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

HOMEOPATHIC IIo pIrAL.-Mrs. l.. NJ. Payne
has obtained an order from Gen. Wadsworth,
Provost Marshal Of this District, for the Occu,
patton of the house and out-houses on Mount
Pleasant farm, for the purposes of a homo'pa'
thic hospital. The medical department will
be under the direction Of the most eminent
homeopathic physicians Ia this city. The mat
ronal department is under the direction OF Mrs
Payne. 1, is expected to be in full operation
by the lst Of May.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

LATEST FROM FORTRESS MONROE AND YoRK-
TowS.-The latest intelligence received here,
represent all quiet at Fortress Monroe and
Yorktown.
Yesterday at one o'clock, p. IN, The weather
was pleasant The army is in high heart, and
It's operations are progressing iavorably.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

NIsErEENTH or APRIL AT WEYMOUTH, Mass
The people Of Weymouth, in comnemora-
ton Of the scenes in Baltimore, year ago,
fired salute of Que hundred guns, and then
assembled in large church, organized pub.
lie meeting, prayed, sang patriotic songs, and
passed a series Of resolutions complimcntne
the President, his Cabinet and Congress, for
the abolition Of slavery in the District
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

JoHY NJ. Boris The rebel court Of inquiry,
which has been deliberating for some TIM past
upon the advisability Of releasing John NJ. Bolts
from imprisonment, adjourned Thursday, says
the Richmond Enquirer. The result Of their
labors has not yet transpired. Mr.. Bolts was
returned to the charge Of the officers.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
Latest BY TELEGRAPH.
ANOTHER VICTORY.
Landing Of our Forces at
Elisabeth City.

Richmond papers Of Monday morning, 2lst
instaot contain . tel"grsphic report Of the
landing Of our force. ar Elizabeth City,
North Carolina, and sagement at that
point They admit /, heir forces retired
to the Dismal Swamp tAnal, with loss oi
thirty eight killed aud wounded, and say the
Federal loss was heavy. They sl.o notice the
occupation Of Fredericksburg, and complain Of
the withdrawal Of their troops which were
there In force, without a contest.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

REPUBLICAN CAUCus. Hon. John +. Pot.
ter has, az chairman, given notice for an ad-
journed meeting of the Republicans, in caucus,
tonight in the Hall OF Representatives. The
object of the meeting is not stated, but it is,
intended for a patriotic purpose.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

OF WASHINGTON. ID.
April 2l, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 5:
The destruction Of fences, In the counii.s n
Prince william, Loudoun. Alexandria, and
Fairfax, Virginia. renders ii necessary, for 'h'
cultivation OF tn. la d. ihh all farm sock I
should be confined or carefully herdrd. IL Il
accordingly ordered that stock found runniog
al large, and not efficiently herded, shall b.
seized and confined. and the number and value
thereof reported to thesr headquarters. Stoct
not herded or watched 70 as to prevent thail
trespsssing upon cultivated lands, will b.. re
garded as running at large, and seizrd accord
inRly.
By command OF Brigadier General W hs
worth
JoHN p. SHERBURNE,
Captain and A. A. A. &.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

~ In communication Of correspondence
made TO Congress yesterday, it appe RS that
Mr.. Seward, by direction Of the President
avows It was by his authority that Mr.. Came
rom when Secretary of War, caused the arrest
of Pierce Butler. Esq, of Philadelphia.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
The FRENCH MINISTER IN RICHNoSD.-Th
Richmond ENQUIRER of Friday says:

Klchmohu EH4UHT OF rrIuay sHyb'
"On yesterday DR.. Lemoine, the representa-
tive of 10000 French residents oil Louisiana,
held an interview with the NJ LIE Comte Henri
Mercier, the French Minister to the United States
who arrived in this city from Washington on
Wednesday. The result of the interview we
have not ascertained, but it is very probable
that matters were represented In their true Light
to the visiting Minister, respecting the war, its
causes, and policy. DR.. Lemoine Is an enihl
siastic sympathzer with the South and IL
looked up to by those whose sentiments be
speaks with confidence and veneraiOn."
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

DEAD.-A telegram from Gen. McCIelIan's
army, dated Monday night, announces the
death, on the night before, OF Lieut.. Wagner,
Of the Typographical Engineers, who was
wounded by she'll while making topo
graphical map OF the country before the
enemy lines.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

FACT vs. FicrIoN.--A statement appeared in
the newspapers recently, that Secretary Chase
had gone to Philadelphia To consult with eX'
Secretary Cameron relative to al alleged deial
cation In the War Department; but the truth
is, Secretary Chase has not been in Philadel-
phia, nor is there any deialcation.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

The Horrible Condition OF the streets,
Ia n theme Of universal comment almost M ab
sorbing rs the great events which are aDtioi-
pated vt Yorktown and C"rinth. We do hope
that some steps will be taken by the proper
authorities TO put our thoroughfares into to!-
erably decent condition.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

DECEASED The Virginia papers announce
the death Of the Hon. Richard X. Meade, form.
erly a member OF Congress and ex-minister to
Brszil.
The Emperor Napoleon according to latest
accounts, will positive visit the International
Exhibition. Six vessels will be sent to Cher
bourg to escort him To the shores OF England,
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

JolNsToN's HORsE.-On Monday, the horse
u thr rebel commander In chief, Albert sgd
n-y Johnston, arrived In Chicago. He was
purchased from the Government, by reporter
Of the New York Herald, for the sum oil $400.
The Post says the animal Is magnificent spe-
cimen of horse -hesb
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

Ono PESTESTIARY.-There are present con.
fined in the Ohio penitentiary one thousand
men and twenty-one women.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

nOTA1 OEs, HAY, and CHEEsE.
/ 900 bushels Of jackson White Potstoes.
900 bushels OF Carter Potatoes.
! 900 bushel- Of Buok Eye Potatoes.
1000 bales Of Prime Timothy Hay.
40 cakes Of Prime New York Cheese.
For sale IN lots 10 suit purchasers, By
PETER BERRY,
Rp22-eo3t+ IS Water st., Georgetown, ID. y.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

Ito HO FOR THE PEOPLES CLOTHING
II STORE, No. 46O Seven,h street, where you
can 40, the II stock OF Clothiug, Furnishing
Goods, Trunks, Hats and Caps. at low prices.
mar a0-d3m
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS l--CLOTHING,
IN Furnishing Goods, Trunks, uat, and Caps, az
Northern prices, at No. 400 Seveoth street near r.
mar 20-d3m
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

SHlRTsl SHIRTS SHIFTS AT OLD PRICE,
- at SMITHS, No 46O Seventh street, opposite
Pos. Ofhoe mar 20-d3m
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

DOARD wAaTkD-By . gentleman and hI
ID WIFI, with q child not yet two J ears old, in u
private family thoroughly oynl and undoubtedly Union,
Te ms net 10 exceed Ten Dollars per week, for the
three. Apply ut this office. apH-ti
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
Wednesday, April q, 1861.
~ RssAins natter On every pass.-0
CLUBS For THE DAILY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN TO sOLDlERs.
APAPER THAT EVERY SOLDIER sHOULl
HAVE

We have been induced to offer our daily pa.
per to soldiers, who shall form clubs, at the
following low rates:
copy, 4 months. ....................s sl,6C
s copies, 4 months. ..... ........... 6.oC
10 copies, mopths. ................... 1000
All over ten copies at the rate Of one dollar
per copy for four months
- The names must always be accompanied
with the money.
~ Write the names distinctly, and give
the company and the number Of the regiment
- The papers will be mailed to one name
or the uames will be written separately, If de
aired.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

~Bpsctai Notice. On and after Tuesday,
April l, 1852, the train the Baltimore and Ohio
kaii'oad will commence ru'niag daily, Sundays
excepted) leaving thia Station at 7.4o a. m, and
connecting At Washington Junction with Mail
Train for all paris Of the West ria Wheeling or
Parkersburg. Through tickets sold and baggage
checked. W. +. SMITH,
NJ. Of Transportation Is. X O. II. H.
ap1-du tStar Globel
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

HS-WcstOn's Progress Of slavery:-Copies
OF this werk for sale A the Office of the Ndtioaa,
Republican,. Pamphlet edition, 25 cent?. hound
edition, 70 cents.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

~ brakes Plantation Bitters.-S. r.
1859. 1t invgorates, strengthens and puriies
the system; Ia . perfect appetizer, and the most
ss reeable and .Heotuai tonic In the world 1t Il
composed Of the celebrated Calisaya bark, roots,
herbs, and pure 81. Croix yum. Particularly
adapted to delicate females; cures Dyspepsia and
Weakness, and Is just the thing for the changes OF
Seasons. old by all grccers, druggists, hotels and
saloons. r. II. DRAKE 4 CO,
ap pi-8m a2 broadway, N. Y.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

XNIANTED TO RENT-From the lst of May a
w DWELLING containing from q to s rooms,
with Gss, between Tenth and Fifteenth streets and
X street and Pennsylvania avenue. Addr,ss, 232
Pennhyiyania avenue ap2a-8ts
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

T. II II e N II.
Fine Large FRONT ROOM to rent, with
board Apply q. tts Twelfth street, between G "
II streets ap .2-eodu
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

NOW is THE TIME TO BUY SPRING
~ Clothing, Trunks, Hats, and Caps, at No. 400
Seventh street mar 20-d3m
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
; eneral Orders.

uEADQuAKTEus, MILITARY District
OF WAsuINaTON. d. G
April 2l, 1862
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
A BUSINESS FOR SALE.

THE PROPRIETOR, being abou, to leave the
oity, will dispose of business which will pay n
good living TO any one who will gage in 1t, with
small capital.
Sales exclusively cash Addre s,
EFT EVERETT,
ap 22-lws 2s9 street, Washing On, ID. G.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

81 Masonic.-A special communication Of
Lebanon Lodge No +. h A. N. will be held at
Csntrsl Masonic Hail corner Of Ninth aud streets,
THIS EVENING, at s O'Clock, for the purpose Of
making such arrang IN .nts are d EN- d necessary
in reference to the funeral of our late Past Master
Thomas McGra,h. Punc.ual attends nee of the mem.
be1 Is requested ap23-lts
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

81 Law Notice. ROBERT j. WALKER
and FREDERIC p. STANTON will practice law
In the Supreme nd Circuit Courts Court of Cal rs,
Courts Martial, poirds of Commissioners, and De.
partments Aided by two other associates no part
Of ex ensive business will be neglected address
WALKER h STANTON, Office 2o5 street, WASH
irgton ID ap 23-3m
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

NJ Postp ncment.- The cotllon party OF the
Perseverance Engine Company No. 8, which was to
have come OF on Easter Monday, the 2lst, IL post.
poned, on~aeoouut Of the weather, until THURS.
DAY, the 2uh 1t the same place
Persons holding tickets Of the 2lst will be good
for that night.
BY order:
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
ap 23-2s
The national Republican., 1862-04-23

BENJAxrN F. BREWSTER. Esq., Philadelphia
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-15
Notice Of Foreclosure.

NOTICE is hereby given. that the subscriber. Sam
IN uel s. Webster of Portland, In the County of
Cumberland and State Of Maine, claims by mortgage
certain tract of land situated in Falmouth, in said
County, bounded, beginning at the most southwest
sry corner of land now formerly of Royal Leigh
ton thence eastery and northery by the to land
Of John W. Freeman. thence easterly BY the same to
land of Jeremiah Hail. thence southerly and wester-
ly BY the same to land owned by Jeremiah Hobbs,
thence northery and westerly by the same and land
of Philip Cannon TO the county road thence north
ery by said road to the first bounds containing
enteen less subject to the right OF Jer-
emiah Hobbs his assigns TO pass and repass through
said premises Said real estate having been conveyed
in mortgage TO Samuel 8. Webster and Micah Samp-
son BY Dependence IL. Furnish, by his deed of Au-
gust q, 1885, recorded in the Registry of Deeds for
Cumberland County, in book 263, page 397; which
mortgage was duly assigned BY said Micah sampson
TO Samuel s. Webster. June 30, 1852, will appear
by the assignment thereof recorded in said Registry.
to all of which records reference 10 to be had for q
more particular description. The condition of said
deed of mortgage is broken, and the subscriber,
signee Of said mortgage, by thereof do claim
forecosure of said mortgage and do hsreby notify
all parties interested Of my claim TO forscloss said
mortgage, account of the breach of the conditions
thereof
Dated at Portland this Hrst day Of July. D. lsec.
jun-wews gAM'L 3. WEB9TE1.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-15
STATE OF MAINE.
GENERAL ORDERS. No. 1s.

GENERAL ORDERS, No. 1s.
In pursuance of reauisition and authority from the
President Of the United States, the Governor and
Commander-in-Chiefo orders and directs,
lst-That two additional Volunteer Regiments of
Infantry for the service of the Government be raised
and organized forthwith The Seventeenth will rem
devious at Portland and the Eighteenth at Bangor
The exgency Of the occasion Is such that the utmost
expedition and vigilance is required.
2d-Wbereas the ununformed Militia of this State
constituted ~ provided by chapter of the Revised
Statutes and subsequent acs is subject TO active duty
case OF insnrrection war, invasion to prevent
invasion, or to be mustered into the service of the
United States, upon q reeusition made upon the Gov-
ornor and Commander-in-Chiefb by the President of
the United States by virtue of the Constitution and
Acu OF Congress" and the exigency having arisen,
when the Governor and comman nder-in-Chef s
thorized and required 10 call the said ununiformed
Militia portion thereof into actual seryice il
ordered that the Major General of each Division 10
this State take measures forthwith for the organi-
zation of all the Companies of Infantry from the en-
rolled ununiformed Militia of his command. by the
issue of orders forthwith TO the Orderly Sergeants of
such companies to call out their companies without
delay, for the elections Of officers returns whereof are
to be made to the Adjuiant General forthwith Amer
the receipt of such returns orders will be promulga
Ted for the organization of two regiments of Militia
in each division to be formed and constituted from
said companies by detachment or detail. It is ex-
pected that this duty of calling out companies and
eecting officers thereof, win be performed in
the shortest possible time after the receipt of this
der.
3d-AIl the member. of the ununiformcd Militia
will be relieved from service under this order upon
enistng In either of the regiments of Maine voun-
teers already in the field being raised for the
service of the United States in which case each will
receive premium of two dollars, months ad-
vance pay and bounty of twenty-five dollars in ad-
vance To those who join a regiment already 10 the
field, the advance pay and bounty will be made each
upon his muster individually into the service Ii he
joins regiment he will receive his advance pav
upon the muster Of his company into the service and
his advance bounty upon the mastering of his regi-
ment making the total amount which he will have
received, upon the musferin OF his regiment Forty
Dollars.
In addition to the foregoing, at the expiration Of
n nj hte hnn n
charge from service he will receive further cash
bounty of seventyve dollars which, in the event of
his death, 10 payable 10 his family.
Recruiting agents will receive authority in writing
from the AdjutAnt General. and such other persons
~ may hereafter be designated.
By order of the Commsnder-n-Chief
JOHN l.. HoDsDON,
d&wu Adjntant General.