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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19
THE NERRttrAC-

The Merrimac was built at Charlesi OVID,
Mass, in 1855, waS one of the finest steam /
frigates in the Uriied States Navy, thirty (
two hundred tons burden, and carrying for +
ty large guns.
She was partially burned and sunk at the
time Of the destruction Of the GoSport Navy
Yard. The Rebels having succee'led IN rais /
ing the vessel. cut down her hull 10 within
three feet Of her ligl; water mark. aud built
4 bomb proof house Of wrought iron plates,
thrse inches thick. oa her gun deck.
She is iron plated. ami her bow and stern
steel clad, with projecting angle of iron for
the purpose of piercing a vessel She has
no mzsts, and there is nothing to be seen
( oger her gun deck. with the exception Of
/ her pilot house and smckvstack-
1 Her armament consists oT four II-inch
navy guns on each side, AMI two l00-Pound
er Armstrong guns at the bow and stern.
THE JAMESTOWN
The jamestown is furnished with heavy
clumsy and ridiculous looking iron Prov ia
front. the point Of which barely projects
above the water.
To all appearance the ship Is aot raced
at all. iron plated OF pierced Tor hrnadside
c,sns. Her batteries seemed to consist Of a
32-pounder r.fed gun. fore ana aft They
are similar o the Parrot gun. The question
/ was once asked of he Rebel officer, Are
those Parro, grus7" 20 which a negative AL
swer was given.
THE YORKTOWN.
: The Rebel steamer Yorktown MAS former
lv used O the New York and Virginia line
: of steamers She IS a side wheel steamer Ot
{ 400 tons burden. was built in New York IL
r 1859. and her size is as follows:-Length
t 25l fe-t; breadth. 81 feet; depth, Is feet
$ She has been completely fittei out at Nor
e folk, her sides having been plated with iron
:. and other means taken TO strengthen he
: and To render her formidable.
v THE MONITOR, OR. ERICSSON BAT
II Terry.
v This vessel is sharp Ct both ends, All
consists of a lower and upper hull, the si'it
it of the tormer inclining to an angle Of fifty
one degrees. and coming to point at esc
r, end a an angie nf eighty degrees. The lo'
N 81 hull Is no PLATED. The upper section
"a FIVE feet high. with perPenaicular sides Al
the sane shirr ezis, AMI Is f-ty c2s e
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19
CONCENTEA ALTON OF THE REB
FORCES.
rom The PAaadelphia Inquirer.


The last hope of the the Rebels now seems
to be in the concentration Of their hitherto
scattered forces They have had impressed
upon them 4 salutary dred of the gun boats,
and now propose to leave the banks OF riv-
ers and to find some high, rocky, inaccessa~
bic mountain region, which they can fortify
with such of their big guns as a re left, and
there wait until our land forces assail them.
They have an idea that our navy is to our
army what the locks of Samson were to the
strong man. If they can only get our army
to attack them when shoru of their locks,
then our overthrow is certain.
The feeble forces of Curtis, Grant, Buell.,
Thomas, Burnside, Mcclellan and Sherman
will succumb at once to the Philistines OF
. Sefferson Davis. After our Generals have
all waged up to their impregnable fortifcs-
tiods. like string of naughty schoolbcys to
the rostrum of their peiagogue. and have
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19
THE WAR TENNESSEE.

LorTsvrIIE, March 1o.-Au intelligent
gentleman from Memphis, VIII Jeff on
Wednesday, reports the citizens there great
ly alarmed. bui are relying on Fort Pillow
ard Fort Randolph for defence. There are
very few tro rps at Memphis The Le-isla-
ture has scattered, after several Intellectual
attempts TO transact business GOver-Us
Harris is greatly excited. and is flying about
from one Southern point t. anotheT. with
little prospect of suocee:ing in his efforts %
rally the people TO his aid.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19

During the evening the Congress was set on
fire, and made brilliant spectacle. At
midnight she was blown up with a tremen-
Gous explosion. During the evening the
Moniteur arrived very opportunely. and at
once proceeded up the river. although not
prepared for action. During the night only
an occasional gun was fired. Reinforcements
of men and ammunition were sent to New
port News early z the afternoon. But lit
tie serious damage was done there. and no
one was killed. This morning the conflict
was renewed until the presence Of the Mcni-
teur was known to the Merrimac. The lat
ter was engaged with the Minnesota, and
but for the fortunate arrival of the Moniteur
tie Minnesota might have been lost.
The two iron clad vessels engeged each
other for two OF three hours at long and at
short range. No perceptible effect was pro-
Guced upon either. They went alongside
once or twice. and seemed almost to run
| each other down, but they soon reaPpeared.
The Ericsson battery succeeded finally in
| forcing large hole in the port side of the
Merrimac, and with the whole Confederate
! feet she retired to Norfolk at about one
| O'Clock. The United States gunboat Ore
| gon was struck by the Merrimac in her boil
er. and was blown ur this morning. The
| gunboat Zouave was also seriously damaged
} and was obliged to return.
The principal loss of life was on boa,d
| the Cumberland, where Il is thought as ma
! NJ rs 100 must have heen killed or drown
ed. But six lives were lost on the MINES
eta, according TO one of her officers.
A rebel gunhoat was cut in two yesterday
afternoon bv the Cumherl4nd.
The crew Of the Minnesota were brough
On shore this afternoon. and with the assist
auce of the Spaulding she has hcen got "ff
aud is nogT on her way here. She eceiveC
! numerous shots, but no serions damage.
The Congress is supposed to have los
rver 100 men, including but one officer
The escaped Of the crews of tae Congress an
Cumberland have arrived Fere.
The MuIiteur has come mp to the eIpec
tations that were entertained of her, and ha
proved herself impregnable to the heavies
shot at close quarters. She behaved renal
kaby we'll on her passage from New Yorl
and although the sea covered her decks con
pletelv at times. her speed lid not seem
, be at all diminished. To her presence heI
, may be attributed the safety Of the Mime
, ota and other vessels in port. AMI the fin:
disabling IF the Merrimac, which had pr
viorsly heen proof against everything.
Cant. Wurien. of the Moniteur, was wor
fcd in the head while looking out of t
- wheeihouse. No other accident Of any XII
Y occurred to the battery or crew We ha
+ not yet any list of the killed and wonnde
} Naval men here are generally of the opini
e that considering everything. the rebels hi
n the worst time of it. Without the Monte
the damage might have been much mo
2 serious.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19

A desperate and terrible battle took
place at Valverde. ten miles south Of Fort
Craig. on the 2Ist Of February. The fight
was probably renewed on the 22L Be.h
sides claim the victory.
regiment OF New Mexicans commaa-
dsd by Colonel Paxton ran away. tie fgat
being TOO hot for them.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-03-19

The Rebels in ro;ro.;ins frsn Malzr-
sas DESTROYED everything Z rheir r-y.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

CLAIMs.-The subject of pressing and OBJ
tanning claims, pensions and patents of the
Government, is business that requires parti
cular attention. The various laws and forms
appertaining to this matter are numerous, and
sometimes perplexing. All persons, therefore,
who desire to have such business performed
should avail themselves OF the aid of such coun.
sci and claim agents as are familiar with this
business, In order to the speedy and sure con-
summation Of the desired end. "
We would, therefore, in this connection call
especial attention TO the advertisement of somes
& Brown, In another column, who have an
ofice in this city, and one also in New York.
These gentlemen are prompt in attending to the
business of their clients, gentlemanly in their
department, moderate In their charges, and sue.
cessful In effecting the objects for which their
firm is established. They are thoroughly relia.
BILE, and we recommend all persons who have
business OF this nature to give them q call.
Their office in this city is 47e Seventh street,
and No. Park Place, New York.
MT. somes, the senior partner, resides here.
Hsis business man, long and fsvorably known
In business circles. He has been also a mem
Der Of Congress, and is, therefore, well known
at the Departments, which gives him facilities
for the speedy and proper discharge of all busi-
ness entrusted to his care. 1s6
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
Navy Department,

- :
BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS,
Navy Department,
SEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed "ProposaIs for
building house at Naval Hospital, New York"
Will be received at this office, until noon on the
22d day OF December, 1882, for furnishing all the
materials and workmanship required In construct
Ing house for Surgeon, on the Naval Hospital
and specifications which are lodged with the Civil
Engineer, and may be seen on application TO him
a. the Brooklyn Navy Yard-which plans and spe-
ciieations viii be attached to and form part of
the contract.
60, .u.. Here date the offer)
rm,) OF name the town. In the State Of name the
state hereby offer to furnish under your advertise
ment dated ldate OF adyertisement) and subject to
all tine requirements Of the same and OF the plans
and specifications to which 1t refers, all the mate
tion and completion o. the house for a surgeon at
the Naval Hospital at New York, according TO the
plans and specifications for the sum Of (here write
the amount In words) and should my offer be ac-
the contract may b and
signature and certificate Here the Bidder and
each member Of the firm are to sign.)
Form Of Gudrdntee.
the town. and state Of name the state, and name
q 81 second S guarantor, aeD hereby undertake that
his Tor their offer as above be accepted, enter
into contract with the United States within fifteen
days after the date Of notice. through the post Of
aee Of the acceptance of his for their Offer before
WitnessG (SiRnatures of guarantoral
certify that the above named (here name the
guarantors) are known to me TO be good and res
ponsible guarantors in this case. "a
E,..l ..a. (Signature)
To be signed by the district Judge, district attor-
ney, eolleetor, navy agent, or some person known
to the bureau to be responsible.
To guard against offers being opened before the
time appointed, bidders requested to endorse on
the envelope, above the address, and draw line
under the Endorsement thus:
Netc York"
To the Chief Of the Bureau Of Yards and Docks,
Washington, D, c, Do . Il. nov 2t-law4w
MORE BEAUTIFUL CLOAKs.-we have
Hl now on exhibition the largest and best assort-
ed stock OF
~ LADIES' OLOAKS
we have ever offered to the public. Among them
will be found all the new styles Of the season. and
at very moderate prices .tu
Also Frosted Beaver, Lion Skin, Plush, and Black
nov Is-eodst NJ TAYLOR q co.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01
OFFICIAL,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all tchom Il may concern.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to mo that LUDWIG Won BAUMBAoH has been ap-
pointed Consul for the Grand Duchy of Baden,
at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, do hereby recognize
him as such, and declare him free to exercise
and enjoy such functions, powers, and priyi-
leges, as are allowed to the Consuls of the most
favored nations, In the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
letters to be made patent, and the seal of
the United States to be hereunto affixed
H.. ST. Given under my hand at the city of
Washington, the 29th day of November,
A. d. 1859, and of the Independence Of
the United States of America, the S7th.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President nF-ls....tt
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

Nhw foHk' soysa.r. ssru, 1852.
The American Telegraph Company call the at
tention Of the public to the language Of the tax law
on telegraph messages, viz: ..i
section lN No telegraph company or Its agents
or employees shall receive from any person, or
transmit to any person, any dispatch or message
without an adhesive stamp denoting the duty i'm
posed by this act being Affixed to a copy thereof
having the same stamped thereupon, and in default
thereof shall Incur a penalty of ten dollars.
Section 90 provides that In any and all cases
where an adhesive stamp shall be used, the person
using or afhxing the same shall write thereupon
the initials Of his name and the date upon which,
the same shall not again be used. .s' I.If
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has given
notice that stamps are in readiness, and that the
law viii be enforced on and after the LIST Of Decem>
stamps can be obtained at the usual places of
sale, or at the offices OF this company.
Messages for which the teegraphic charges is
twenty cents or under for the hrst ten words re-
quire one-cent stamp.
Messages for which the charge Is over twenty
cents for the first ten words require three-ceni
stamp del
Qel6 REWARD.-Lost,o on Saturday evening,
tDIO November 20, on seventh street, between
II street and Pennsylvania avenue, S265 or S21O,
contained In official envelope, yellow,) consist.
Ing OF Treasury notes Of different denomina atons;
also small amount Of postage currency.
The above reward win be given to any person
who Will return the money = sr.,n,,r
8 del-it Room No. Q, Post Office Building.
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Give him but light, and
Ajax neks no more.n
THE meDowELL COURT OF INQUIRY.

e7''7'R' , W. 'FV1 fooE@'
The court met at II O'Clock. The proceed
ings of the previous session being read, the
testimony bearing on the murder of Robert
Scott, ESQ.,, of Virginia, was continued. Mr..
W. D. Wallsch, editor Of the Star, was the first
witness. He had known Mr.. Scott well for up
wards Of thirty years; knew him TO be worthy
gentleman, man Of unswerving loyalty.
Col Schriver was next sworn. His testi-
mony was merely explanatory of official papers
which were presented. .t
Chaplain Teft was ordered to be summoned,
IL having been reported that be had knowledge
of facts which would inculpate Gen. Mcdowell.
The recorder was authorized to employ a
citizen as clerk. ......eea.a.
The court then adjourned 10 meet to-day, at
IL O'Clock.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

70 Datchel0r's Hair Dye--The Best In
the World.-Willlam A. RAtchelor's celebrated
Hair Dye produces a color not TO be distinguished
least remedies the illefects bad dyes and invig
CRATES the Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUSTY
leaving the hair soft and beautiful. Sold by all
Druggists, &c. Hu..-.ui -sHf -8,t
n The genuine Is signed WIN, A, BATCHELoR,
on the four sides OF each box. Wiz
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, Late 2s3 Broad
way and 10 Bond,) New York. my PLY
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

~ The Great Pennsyivsnia 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 Pennsylvania avenue and sixth street, un-
der National Hotel. Office open from q. m. to
p. m.,on sundays TO 4p. M ~
flp. u5i.u-i iy..r-' T., o. NORTON,
aug Sly Agent.
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rSPEOIAB NOTICES.

-
H1- 0rana RALLY a Peunsvlvanians al
WfnarasS mslIx-A meetfnr Of the Peunsylva-
nia sol6isrsf Seiief AsSocSSioS win h "a ss
Willards' Hail, on this (MONDAYl Evening DE-
cember I, is63, VI O'Clock, which evcfy fehnsyl.
yanian in the city is invited TO- atfcnd Interest,"
ing rcports OF the Operations on fhe Ass0ciation
will be presentkd and eloquent sp<akeYv viii al
dress the meeting = 49, -
j. X. MOoRHEAD President.
JoBx NJ, suLLivAN, Secretary. de lit
las "
n ~ .---.. I y >. i-.t.s :. q
Tne annual testsvns OF sne ~. AM
NV Soclety,o o. tms eity, Will pe nciu on MON
,,,,p pccsmDer y y sonn Meickefs, 70. W renn-
sS,anSs ~ s',snus, ,,, 'ovG We wam ssePnensl Al
Iieh9s are lnvit2gx ana uckets may be had at the
Isrss', ~ tSs hr or ssn,nsef ss So opposne VII
n,h =. tns syox .tore oi mr. on sew
en.n street ana =, we leweiry store OF Gait Bro
~Dihher ~ on on 'ne ne '' 'ao'e ~ O'Clock. dei-h'
~ y w fH.'lA = f----'------.--- -+it y siaf
q Msssnic :. n ( :s1There gill be special eommu-
held at Masonic Hall, corner Of Ninth and D sts.,
this lMoNDAY) Evening, December I, ct 7 O'Clock,
for the purpose Of making arrangements to attend
the funeral OF our deceased brother VIM. McPeak,
which will take place on Tuesday, December q at
! De lite - -. .i, WIN.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

no YOU KNOW IT. If you do not, call at
~ SMITH BEALL's, No. 38I seventh street,
near street, and buy yourself nice suit OF
Clothing from them, as they have Just received a
new and splendid assortment.
nov 2l-dtdecl
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01
STREETS AND STREET LIGHTS.

We have intended for some time past to call
attention to our streets. The filth and rubbish
with which they are burdened would disgrace
the most tumble-down and dilapidated city in
Europe; and this is not the worst either: they
abound, both sidewalks and streets, with holes
and sloughs, which, even in the day time, are
exceedingly annoying TO pedestrians, TO say
nothing of the danger to which everybody is
exposed who has occasion TO be out after night.
fall.
During the past week profound darkness has
reigned supreme Awag at our elbow suggests
that there has been moon, and that this is the
reason that the avenues and streets have not
been lighted. We don't know whether the fel-
low 10 perpetrating Joke upon us, or whether,
indeed, he Is serious. We incline, therefore, to
set him down as a pag who Is endeavoring to
sell us oy this story. A moon, Iorsoon. How
much Of amoon has there beeu7 Almost up to this
hour, 1t has equaled the ght oftwo farthing can.
dies. We mean no disrespect to that luminary.
1t has done lite best, and all we could well expect
in accordance with the law which governs It.
No gas-light, because there is a moon, when
that lunar light sheds its beams from one to
two hours each EVENING" .
The man who conceived that brilliant-or.
perhaps we should say, opdque-idea of not
lighting the streets during the first and second
quarters of the moon, is genius. He deserves
leather medal for that discovery. II we are
never 10 have cleaner and safer streets and
sidewalks for travel, we bessech our City Fathers
to give us light,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01
OFFICIAL.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, d,
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.
s'i' WILLIAM II. SEWARD,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

A Fire In Philsdeiphia.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAo,
November 30-7l p. m.
Some Of the camps of the enemy, visible
yesterday, disappeared last night. They pro-
badly have retired to the valley behind the
range of hills, In the rear of Fredericksburg.
New rebel earthworks almost daily make
their appearance, and the range in the rear Of
the town Is crowned with redoubts and rife
pits. Some of our batteries, the guns of which
bear directly upon the town, have recently been
protected by earthworks.
Five gunboats are reported to have advanced
up the Rappahannock, opposite to King George
Courthouse.
The right wing Of the enemy extends nearly
to that point, but at some distance from the
river. A few shots were thrown over the river
to-day, by one of our left wing batteries, pro-
bably to try the range of the guns.
General Burnside has returned to camp from
his late brief visit to Washington.
All Is quiet tonight along the lines.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

oursDE.-The reader Is referred to our fret
page for editorial and other deferred matter,
for which we could not find room in satur-
days Issue. .iI4...t.,.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

70 Special Hotice.--On and after Tuesday.
April 1862, the trains on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad VIII commence running daily, (sundays
connecting at Washington Junction with Mail
Train for all parts of the West via Wheeling or
Parkersbnrg Through tickets soid and baggage
checked. W. p, SMITH,
Transportation BIS o. RR
An I-dtf - r" 4 = =.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-Thomas Byrnes, who
was shot yesterday morning during political
fracas, in Greenwich street, died on last eve
ming.
The friends of Sullivan assert that the act
was committed by him In self-defence.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

G5- The court martial, In the case of Fitz
John Porter, meets to-day. 1t is Gen. Porter's
wish that the sessions of the court may be pub
lie. This will probably be done.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

10 Massachusetts Soldiers Relief Asso-
eiation.--The regular quarterly meeting Of the
Association, will be held at the Avenue House on
Monday, December I. at TX O'Clock p. m.
Rer order. I iar,r1' LIE F0RTRUB,
no 2s-2t Secretary.
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THE GRAND FLonrDA rMieRAriog

:
THE GRAND FLORIDA EMlGRAEl00.
The President has announced his policy. -
has hung hIs grsat bsnnsr uponthe Capital and
marshaledhis columns--such bsttalions % Ne
poleon died without sssing--and called 70 thSlr
head his great capssins-captsins By native
right, commanders who won their spurs ct
Roanoke, at Fort Henry, Pea Ridge, oonnsn,
Williamsburg, and Antietam-and mas sounded
the ADVANCE. AS this clear Decemoer morn
ing wcincline our ear to the earth, we hear the
marching OF the Federal sauadronsj we near
the gloriousrumoie OF their artillery; sdvsncing
In the West In the south, upon the Kappa
hammock, everywhere advancing upon the lines
of this accursed rebellion. On all sides, we
hear the shout, "Forwardp' and everywhere
the omens ,portend victory. One can hardly
help exelaiming, In the language OF the drama,
snow, by st. Paul, the work goes bravely on ~
Satisfied, perhaps, we should he with this
grand and promising state OF affairs, and now
wait the salvation of the Lord; but We must
confess that with all our heartiest satisfaction,
| trith uh IL ao hrayely - marching ~ still
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-01

L,sPECIAL ATTENTION Is CALLED TO oUR'
~ new stock Of Fall and Winter Clothing, Gents
Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
L. A. BEALL & CO., =
SO 2o-sm Clothiers, No. s6i seventh street.
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OF this work are for sale at the the National
Republican. Pamphlet edition, % cents. Bound
edition, 10 cents. i't'"t iast 'lNfiii
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New YORK, Nov. 30.-The steam frigate Van
derblt has arrived from her search for the pirate
Alabama. She has steamed four Thousand
miles, having cruised from Grand Banks to the
southward Of Bermuda. She spoke large
number of vessels, but only one (the barque
Revolution, spoken Nov. "a, in latitude "a 15,
longitude 70 A, had seen the Alabama, In lat
itude 81 80, longitude 70 10. The Vanderbilt
had a collision, on the 10Th instant, with the
barque Symmetry, hence for Belfast, which lost
her jib-boom.