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Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all Whom IL may concern. ..
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to me that CH. T. VAN DER Espr has been ap-
pointed Vice Consul of Belgium, at Louisville,
Kentucky, do hereby recognize him as such,
and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such
functions, powers, and privileges, as are allow
ed to the Vice Consuls of the most favored
nations, in the United States. ...
In testimony whereof, have caused these let
tiers to be made patent, and the seal of
the United States to be hereunto Affixed
Il. 81 Given under my hand at the city of
Washington, the 10th day of December,
A. D. 1869, and of the Independence of
the United States of America, the s7th.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
By the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
T FUGI tbs
l. L M B L r Y A R ID
SIXTH SIRE EET,
South OF Pennsyivanis Avenue.
dec l2-tf
DROPOsALs FOR FRESH BEEF.

LOAN.
THE NEW
SIX PER CENT. BONDS
UNITED STATES,
PAYABLE
TWENTY YEARS FROM DATE,
Tor after Ave years, at option of the Government)
THE COUPON BONDS,
In sums of
FIFTY DOLLARS,
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
THE REGIsTERED BONDS,
In sums of
FIFTY DOLLARS,
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
INTEREST COMMENCING AT DATE OF PUR-
And payable semi-annuslly
IN GOLD.
These BONDS are the
CHEAPEST GOVERNMENT SECURITY
now in the market,
The Interest, at present price of con being equiv
slent to 9 Per CENT in currency.
FOR SALE BY
JAY COOKE a. co.,
BANKERS,
asa Fifteenth Street,
DEALERS IN
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES,
ARMY AND NAVY VOUCHERS,
COIN, CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE.
dec lO-tf
A CAR ID 1.-THE undersigned begs leave to In.
"A form his friends and the public that he has
bought the interest of Nat. Hines Shaving and
Hairdressing establishment No. .44l Seventh street.
near the corner OF G, Opposite the Patent ONCE
where he VIII continue to carry on the Shaving
Thankful for past favors, he would solicit share
OF the public patronage.
Particular attention paid to cutting children's
hair. WILLIAM L. FREEMAN
de 6-lm'
EVERYBODY,s attention IL q allied 20 our
IA new stock Of Clothing for Men and BOYS use,
which we have just received, and offer for sale at
very low prices at No. 464 Seventh street near F.
Proprietors of Oak Hall Clothing Room.
sep 26-3m
II HE CHEAPEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN
L. A. BEALL & CO.,
Nc. 361 Seventh street,
SO 2o-3m between and X.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
IVHE CONFESSIONS AND
i EXPERIENCE

VHE CONFESSIONS AND
OF AN
INV A l. d.
Published for the BENEFIT and as a warning and
A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
who suffer from spermatorrhGa, Nervous Debility,
as ss %Rs
has cured HIMSELF after being put to great expense
and injury through medical humbug and quackery
BY enclosing a post paid addressed envelope,
single copies RsT Mi e MsTF shs sf!sHR ESQ
nov 2s-dsmif Bedford, kings Co., N. Y.
SMITH q BEALL, No. 38I SEVENTH
~ Street, between and X streets, ID the Cheapest
Clothing House in town. Try them.
nov 2I-dtjani
CAMP STOVES H,np srovr.,
We are now manufactured CAMP, COOK and
HEATING STOVES, which we will sell by the
dS1sH or cheap hey can ss
nov is s2i Penn. avenue, near 7th street.
d Il r. sONAL.
Hopeless Cases are being Cured Daily, By Hand
Magnetism.
Call and the names of some of the first citizens
OF Washington, who have been restored TO health
Gout, Piles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, scurvy,
Nervous Complaints, and Female Weaknesses, in
variably cured tDifhom fail.
MRS. WREN, 40 X street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets.
N. b. The city cars pass within a square of the
door. nov 21-Im.
DR. LOCKWOOD continues the prac-
IL tice of Dentistry, in the Washington Building,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and seventh street.
Having practiced in the South nearly sixteen years
he feels assured that he can give satisfaction to any
that may call.
Teeth inserted on Yulcsnite, Rubber, or Go
Plate. Chloroform administered when desired
aug l-u
CoME ONE, COME ALL, TO L. A. BEALL 4 CO.,
- to get your Clothing, Furnishing Goods Trunks,
Hats, and Caps,
No. s6i Seventh street,
sc 2o-sm between h X.
SMITH a. BEALL, No. 36I, Seventh street
~ between l and X streets, is the place to buy
your winter Clothing. They sell cheap. Try them
nov 2l-dtjanl
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
DEsTAURANT,

pEsTAURANT,
IL 466 Pennsylvania AreHur
First class Ladies' and Gentlemens Restaurant
just opened, newly fitted up, Every delicacy the
market furnishes constantly on hand. Private
Dining Rooms on second ioOr. Separate entrance.
Parties will be sure to be satisfied on calling at this
place p CALLS,
dec ll-3t' Proprietor
Nov Is THE TIME TO BUY YOUR CLOTH.
IN ingo
- L, A. BEALL & CO,
No. 36l seventh street,
sep 25-3m between Pm X.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

nR. FISH u LATT,
~ OF No. 42i, corner OF Eighth and y streets,
Opposite the General Post oiilee,
Can be consulted on RHEUMATIC AFFECTIONS,
CONSUMPTION, LIVER COMPLAINTS CHRONIC
AFFECTIONS as well as all Diseases of Imprudence,
Of whatever character, and which may be declared
incurable by other physicians. He engages to make
an immediate cure.
From his lengthy practice in the science Of medi-
cine he is enabled offer himself to the public as
being the only In Washington capable Of afford
ing speedy relief All durable will be guaran-
tied. He warrants cure without the use OF me- T.
curry or any other dangerous medicine Recent cases
cured In two or three days.
N. b. Letters addressed to DR.. F. at his office, No.
AL, corner of Eighth and streets, opposite Gen.
eral Post Office, will receive immediate attention.
oc3 3-y
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

10 special NOtice.--On and after Tuesday,
April l, 1862 the trains the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad WIN commence running daily, Sundays
excepted leaving this station at 7,40 a. m, and
connecting AT Washington Junction with Mail
Train for all parts of the West via Wheeling or
Parkersburg Through tickets sold and baggage
checked. w SMITH
NJ. OF Transportation b. x o. R.. r.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

lOR RENT AND sALE-The Furniture of a
IL hrst-class Boarding House, with Fourteen
Rooms In the very best OF neighborhoods, now hav-
ing from fourteen to sixteen boarders. Satisfacto-
ry reason given for selling For particulars apply
at the Agency Office, 5lI Ninth street, near Penn.
avenue. N. H. MILLER.
de 3-tf
ID ooMs TO LET-Four Furnished Rooms, with
IL or without Board, wit five minutes walk
OF Pennsylvanis avenue. i.luire at No. 497
Maryland avenue. oc so-tf
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

SEE a woman in another column picking
sambuci Grapes, for speer's Wine. It is an
admirable article, used in hospitals, and by the
first families in Paris, London and New York,
In preference to old Port Wine. 1t is worth a
trial, as it gives great satisfaction. If
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Hs- Masonic.--A Stated Communication of st.
Johns Lodge, No. II, will be held at Masonic Hail.
corner Of and Ninth streets, THIS (Fridayj
EVENING, at ~ o'clock. Punctual attendance
10 requested. w. NORRIS SMITH,
dec Fit Secretary.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

WANTED.--At the New York Employment
w Agency Office, No. bll Ninth street, near
Pennsylvania avenue, TWENTY-FIVE (25) White
and Colored GIRLS with good references, as Cooks,
Chambermaids, Laundresses, Mattresses, Nurses,
and Sesmstresses. Also, young Colored Men, to
wait on tables In Private Families or Hotels. Also
wanted, houses immediately, with or without fur
niture. Employers In want Of good help, will find
II to their advantage to call.
may 28-n N. II. MILLER.
"ANTED.--For gentleman and his wife, a
w Double Parlor, with frst-class furniture and
board Price not so much consideration as nice
place.
The best city reference given and required. Ad-
dress "Banker," at the City Post Office
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

10 Batchelor's Hair Dye--The Best In
the W0rld.-William A. Bachelors celebrated
Hair Dye produces color not to be distinguished
least remedies the i-eects OF bad dyes and invig-
crates the Hair for life GREY, RED, or RUSTY
HAIR instantly turns splendid Black or Brown,
leaving the hair soft and beautiful. Sold by ali
Druggists, &c.
ID The genuine Is signed VIM A. BATCHELOR,
on the four sides of each box.
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, (Late 233 Broad
way and 10 Bond,) New York, my 22-ly
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, January 25, 1869.
The Secretary of State will hereafter receive
members of Congress on business on Saturdays,
commencing with Saturday, the first of next
month. .--' ....
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

70 WestOn's Progress Of fSlavery,-Copies
of this work for sale at the office of the National
Republican. Pamphlet edition, % cents. Bound
edition, 7b cents
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

AM 10. ~ ~
CANTERBURy HALL, . ialaas'
LOUISIANA AvrHur, MEAS SIXTH ST., seq7'
In The rear of0s National Hotel.
INCREASED ATTRACTION FOR THIS WEEK.
GALA w n E X s.f aaa
At the Great Canterbury,
With its powerful Combination Of Artists-such
an immense array Of Beauty and Talent upon one
stage, without precedent in the Annals Of Amuse-
ment. #H
THE CROWDED HOUSES
edsment Of bNPARkIIEiED 'flr P&TRoNAGE' fT
IT STANDS ON THE ROCK OF PUBLIC oPIN-
T TE ns casrEsBSR9 m @ SP%RES No o E%SfNsE
To obtain the best Talent in the country-for here
All the Great Stars Of the Profession
First make application for engagement. N
Immense success OF
MILE ANNETTA GALLETTL
MILE ANNETTA GALLE7TL
MILE 1NNETTA GALLFTTZ
The fascinating French and Spanish Danseuse,
who has no equal In the present day, for Grace,
Talent and Beauty, and everywhere she appears is
who have seen her will remember her soft, winning
appearance, snd s, sll,sScsllips Ing modesty: ,s
chief feature-the principal Card-of the Rsvels
during their recent tour through this country She
ThE GhkATEST WEEKLY SALARY
paid 70 any one artistic before the public for con-
Continued engagement of r.w gai .
MONS. EDWARD VELARDE, H.
The Best Male Dancer In the World.
MILE GALLETTI and MONS. VELARDE
are nightly received by CROWDED AND rAsHIosA-
traordinary attraction, the sweet and un-
proachabie vocalist,
MISS JULIA MORTIMER.
The premiere Danseuse,
MISS KATE PENNOYER.
The pleasing songstress,
MISS NELLIE TAYLOR,
Together with
The Great Star Company Of The Canterbury,
Who will appear every ,os evening sf in choice 'ee'-
BALLADS, DANCES,
First week of the e charming ,,,r
arranged By Mons E. telsrde, entitled
La BOQUE TIERE,
In which
MILE ANNETTA GALLETTI
MONS. EDWARD vELARDE
VIII appear, supported by
THE GREAT BALLET TROUPE.
DICK PsSKRS RssSTR Sf the Washington FsySts pST
DICK PARKER,
The Great Negro Comedian.
T. M. RAVES,
The Champion Clog Dancer Of the World.
Mr.. Hayes Challenges the World. Man and
money ready at any time.
Mr. GEORGE r. EDESoE,
The Talented Comedian, Pantomimist and Comic
Singer.
Re-engagement OF
NJ. JEAN CL0SkI,
The wonderful jig dancer and Ethiopian delineator
THE COURT OF BEAUTY,
MISS LILLE BRANDON,
MISS JENNIE ALLEN,
KATE HARRISON,
ANNIE HARRISON,
TILLY FORBES
MILE JENNIE,
La PETITE ELLA.
Revival OF the Great
GYPsY's LAY,
GYPsY's LAY, GYPsY's LAY,
By MISSES MORTIMER and PENNoYER.
j. SYLVAS CLARKE
and the CORPS D'ETHIoPE,
Forming in all
THE GREATEST BILL EVER GIVEN
In any one establishment in the country.
To conclude with the screaming farce of
THE MERRY COBBLER,
WAX VS.. TINsEL.
Christopher Mr. Geo. R. Edeson
Doors open at SKI performance, TX O'Clock.
Admission, % centsj Orchestra Chairs, so cents
dec
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

LADIEs', Mems, Youths, Misses and Children's
Rubber Boots, Shoes, Sandals and Caters, Ladies'
and Cents Buckle Ovefshoes, with felt lining and
topj Mems short, Knee and Hip Boots At Allen,
Clapp 4 Co.'S India Rubber store, Penn. avenue,
between 10th and nth sts nov al-im
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

10 The Great Pennsylvania ROute.--The
quickest and safest route to the Northwest and
Southwest, Two through trains daily, and one on
Sunday. soldiers tickets at Government rates TO
all the principal points In the North and West
For tickets and further Information apply at the Of
fee OF the "Great Pennsylvania Route, }" northeast
corner Pennsylyania avenue and Sixth street, un-
der National Hotel. Office open from a. m. to
p. m.jon sundays2 to 4p. IN.
+. o, NORTON,
aug Sly Agent
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

If-JOhn b. Cough, the greatest living orator,
will deliver one OF his most celebrated lectures at
DR.. sunderland's church, Four-and-a-half street,
between C and d streets, for the benefit of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The lecture will commence at ~ O'Clock. Doors
open at 61. Tickets 90 cents to be had at Ballan-
tyne's, Shepherds, and Shillington's bookstores.
The above lecture will take place next Friday
night
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

A NEW APARATUs roR HEATING HOSPITALS
We have taken occasion to examine new arrange
ment for heating purposes which has been intro
duced Into one Of the wards OF the Armory Square
hospital by DR.. Bliss, surgeon in charge. II Is a
simple contrivance, and consists Of furnace, (for
wood hre) IN each end OF the building, with pipe
meath the hoor the entire length of the ward with
very large pipe, or fue, In the centre Of the
process, the offensive gas produced by coal Il got
ten rid OF, the stoves are out of the way, and
pure atmosphere, with q healthy, steady heat, 10
constantly supplied to the inmates.
We hope to see this improv vement introduced into
all the barracks and hospitals we are satisfied OF
its great utility and superiority In regard to health
We are informed also, that this method OF heating
BY wood fire actually costs less than by any other
process. ...,' ...... TT. u
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

their "kecessary Papers made out for application
Of Invalid Pensions" Immediately upon procuring
y ZItek, No tssk seventh street, between and &
streets, near General Post ONCE. No charge until
pension is procured no 2solms
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
s T. s O o X .
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERs.

They purify, strengthen, and invigorste.
They create q healthy appetite.
They are an antidotet to change of water and diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours,
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind
They prevent miasmatic and intermitt tent feveIs.
They purify the breath and acidity ofthe stomach.
They cure DYSPEPSIA and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Nor
bus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bltters In the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer. They are made of pure
ST. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark, roots
and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure of
beverage, without regard to age or time of day.
Particularly ieeommehded TO delicate persons re-
Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons. p. II DRAKE d
CO., 2O2 Broadway, New York. se2 26-sm
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

PREPARATIONS FOR THE SICK AND WOUNDED
We have It from very reliable source that Gen.
burnside yesterday telegraphed to Surgeon Gen.
Hammond to have II, 900 beds immediately prepared
for the reception of sick and wounded. In this
connection we may state that there are at present
5000 vacant beds In the Washington hospitals 1000
In Philadelphia, $500 In New York. loo at Point
Lookout, and 900 at Baltimore.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

E'OR sALE-THE LEASE, FIXTURES, AND
l. GOOD WILL of a irst-ciass Wholesale Liquor
and Sutler Establishment has been doing dne
business for two years. located in the central part
OF Pennsylvania avenuej will also make first
class restaurant For full particulars apply at the
Agency Office, GIL Ninth street, near Pennsylvani
avenue. N. II. MILLER
no l6-tf
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
WANTS.

l. To haul wood distance of two miles over a
first rate descending road to the ferry landing op
posite Alexandria. Apply at once at 41s Four
teenth street, opposite Willards'. Those having
teams for sale apply at the same place.
dec Il-6ts
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

LEcTURE AT THE SMITHSONIAN LAST EVENING
There Was good attendance at the lecture OF Prof
Daniel Wilson last night at the Smithsonian Inst-
tuition. The subject discoursed upon was Z" Physi-
ology," the second Of series on u Unwritten His
tory" He showed the perfection to which the
science had been brought, and how Its sagacious
application, In many instances, had resulted In fur
nishing unexpected proof, on many subjects, which
had heretofore been wrapped in uncertainty.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
IAIHERE, oH WHERE rs ITi VINO !.

WHERE, OH WHERE II TT Who is
w there among you that is not In want Of
something In the way Of Clothing, Furnishing
Goods, Hats, Capsi And the hest place to get them
is at the most popular Clothing House Of ~. n.
sMITH& CO., No. 4eo seventh street, where you
can find the greatest variety Of Clothing and Furn-
ishing Goods for Men and Boys wear. We can
safely say that our stock Of Clothing excels any
thing In this market, and reputation for selling
Good Goods Cheap Is true; but the old maxim, that
Ga nimble sixpence is better than q slow shilling,
Is the principle that has built up our immense
trade.
Our present stock Of Clothing we offer At very low
prices, and we are all the time receiving new goods
from our manufacturing establishment, No. 30
West Baltimore street.
Do not fail to call at ). II. SMITH 4 cos, No.
400 seventh street, where you can by Clothing at
tremendous bargains.
J. II. SMITH Il CO.,
Ciothiers,
No. 4BO seventh street,
and corner Twentieth street and Pa. avenue.
nov 2i--dtjani ..a
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
DROPOsALs FOR WOOD,
DEPOT QUARTERMAsrER,s OrrIcE.

QuAHIEHMAbIEH'SO
alexandria, Va, Dec. 10, 1862
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
office until Wednesday, the nth instant, at I2
ten thousand 10000 cords of wood.
The wood to be hard, sound and merchsntable,
feet in length and split in the usual manner De-
liveries to be made In the city Of Alexandria,
and along the lines of the Loudoun and Hampshire
and Orange and Alexandria railroads, at such
Depot Quartermaster may direct; and nSt 10 he
considered complete until the wood shall have
been corded In ranks four feet high, and inspected
and measured. The whole Of the wood to be de-
lvered within forty days after the date of the con-
tract. Government inspector will be designated
to measure and inspect the wood, who will reject
such as does not strictly conform with ike above
specifications
Payment to be made upon the completion OF the
The full name and post office address of bidders
must appear In the proposals, and also the names
Of all parties composing firm OF bidders.
An oath OF allegiance must accompany each pro-
posal to insure its consideration.
Proposals must be addressed to Capt. C, b. Fer
guson, Assistant Quartermsster U, 5: army, Alex
andria, Va, and plainly endorsed " Proposals for
Wood"
GUARANTEE.
The following form of guarantee must accompany
whose responsibility must be shown by the Official
certificate of the Clerk Of the nearest District
Court or ofa United States District Attorney
be required OF the successful bidder upon signing his
contract, signed by the bidder or bidders and his
thei Buardntorb
Form Of Guarantee.
We, -, of the county Of, and State OF -,
and -, of the county of -, and state of -, do
hereby guaranty that - 10 able to fulfil his con-
tract In accordance with the terms Of his proposal
and that, should the same be accepted, he will at
once enter into contract In accordance Herewith
should the contract be awarded to him, we are
prepared to become his sureties.
To this guarantee must be appended the official
certificate above mentioned.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject any
and all proposals for informality or excessive
price.
Capt. Asst Quartermaster, L. 5. A.
dec iI-dtd
no INVENTORS AND PATENTEEs.
MUM & CO, proprietors of the Scientific Amer
lean, and agents for procuring American and For
eign
Wih Sirteen Years experience in the Business.
Refer to Hon. Judge Mason, Hon, Joseph Holt,
Hon. w. d. Bishop, eX-Commissioners OF Patents,
and TO more than fifteen thousand inventors who
have had business done through Mum n Co.'s Pa
tent Agency.
Pamphlet OF advice sent free by mail.
Patent Laws and Regulations, 100 pages, IS cents,
mail
No charge for consultation, orally or by mail
Preliminary Examination in United StaIes Pa
tent Office, 50.
Offices, No. 81 Park Row, New York, Washing
ton, corner of and seventh streets, opposite the
Patent Office. mar l4-6mif
no YOU KNOW IT. II you do not, call at
- SMITH n BEALLs, No, 36I Seventh street,
near street, and buy yourself a nice suit
Clothing from them, as they have just received
new and splendid assortment.
nov 2i-dtjanl
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

CONVENIENT BoATs ron AQUA CREEK.-Under
the direction Of the medical director of this Dis
trict, two steamers-the George Weems and the
MARY Washington-were put In order yesterday
the transportation Of hospital supplies, and to
bring sick and wounded soldiers on their return
These boats will ply regularly hereafter between
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

The NEW STATE OF WESTERN VIRGINIA en-
braces the counties of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio,
Marshall, Wetzell, Marion, Monongalia, Pres
ton, Taylor, Tyler, Peasants, Ritchie, Dodd-
ridge, Harrison, Wood, Jackson, Writ, Roane,
Calhoun, Gilmer, Barbour, Tucker, Lewis,
Braxton, Upshur, Randolph, Mason, Putnam,
Boone, Logan, Wyoming, Mercer, McDowell'
Webster, Pocahontas, Fayette, Raleigh, Green.
brier, Monroe, Pendleton, Hardy, Hampshire
and Morgan, all lying west Of the Allegheny
mountains.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12
FOR SALE OR RENT.

E'OR RENT.--A Parlor and Double Bedroom
l. Apply to No. 10 East Capitol street.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

STANTON HOSPITAL OPENEp.-A new hospital,
with the above name, given In honor of the Secre.
tary OF War, has just been opened. II is situated
on the corner Of I and First streets, and consists
OF wooden barracks recently constructed. II will
tients here and more will soon follow. DR.. J. A.
side is the surgeon in charge, and Rev. b. Wiget,
chairman, .f-
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

WANTED.--Ladie and gentlemen to consult
w La Voisine, descendant of Astrologist to
Napoleon the Great, on all affairs of life, at All
Eleventh street Diseases examined and cured in
q few sittings dec6
HOUSE WANTED.-A commodious house,
IL centrally located, with or without furniture.
Address Box s2h, Post Office.
nov 26-u
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.-The following
boats. laden with coal, arrived yesterday:
c. F. Porter, Am. CO., l0s tons.
II. D. Carlton, Detmold, l09 tons.
Anna Maria, Borden Co., lO1 tons.
The following departures are reported: A. Stan.
hope, Ambition, C. =. Porter, H. b. Carlton, r. G.
Violet, and Anna Marion,
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

CLOSING THE BAR-RooMs.-On Wednesday night
the provost guard closed the house Of H. C. Purdy,
on Sixth street, below Pennsylvania avenue, for
keeping open bar until 10 O'clock p. m. Also, the
house of William II. Franklin, on Seventh street,
which was open after 70 O'Clock, midnight In both
instances the houses were locked up, and the KEYS
turned over to the provost marshal.
Daily national Republican., 1862-12-12

To THE OLD CAPIroL.-John Irvine, of the Ninth
Virginia cavalry, was sent to this city by the pro-
charge of being a spy. He was sent to the Old
Capitol yesterday, to await court-martial on his
caaa