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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-08-13
3. MoILION'S
Grocery and Provision Store

Or Commerce Street, corner of North STRAIT
YTsIE subscriber respectfully announces to his friends
and the public that his store, 20 his dwell
ling house. and the Washington House, he keeps
hand for sale varied stock of GROCERIES. PRoyIs-
foNs, MINES AND LtQUoRS, CRocKERY ASD HARDWARE.
and everything almost, thai mag be needed for family
use. incIndinc
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-08-13

s5Y- A man named Snyder was Killed by
lightning in the town of Sun Prairie on
Monday last. He was in a granary with three
others The lightning struck post, follow
ing it down and prostrating all four, but
killing only Mr. Snyder.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-08-13
AUGUST (. 1862.

The rebel cayaley under Gen. Robert
son are believed to have been withdrawn
from the Shenandoah Valley, leaving that
part Of the county to the defense of the
guerrillas alone.
Little Washington, Va, Aug 5-The
troops to-day hailed with the greatest JOY
the arrival of Gen. Tyler's veteran brigade
Of western troops, who performed such he
role acts at the first battle of Winchester
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-08-13
4 few of the merits of this Drill are as follows:
i wifi 85H. c.rol ..aH.g ...7iag. Fast m SlE.
TRE DRIV IS .SEAT

The q lauty j. ruaged without a8y change Of gear.
can re- easily changed froHl Double TO Single Rank, aud
IN sowing one haif Of tie Drill, or less, De Gsed
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-08-13

A Sure az. Safe Medicine, hasiHs been frorod
by Three Years Test in Private Practice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-11-01
LIVE STOCK.

Droyersaud Farmers " IL and lh,s the mo statvan-
tsge route st FfTr Stock Gataete#B fsFas, we'll
wsttred aud sapplira Win every convenience, havs
oIstts nd sad every
attention is PAID oiheir wants From Harrisburgh,
there will be found every convenience for feeding
and re sting achoice is offered OF the Pif1TApkL-
PHIA. NEW YORK and BALTIMORE MAhhiJI.
this Viii also be found the shortest. snlpA esl and
lost direct ronte for Stock % New York via Allen
town nt--Hnd y ith fewer change than any other.
ENOGH LEWIS. General Supt..A Altoona Pa
l.. l.. HoUPT. Gen rtcte Agt Philadelphia.
H, Ii. HOUSTON ,Gen'lFrsigtiAgt.. .Philadsipht
ian24faW
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-11-01
T. Il f. GIL Il s.

l. IL r. i u III i y.
BY thironte, Freisltt Of ali description ca be
forwarded from Philadelphia, New ork, Boston or
Baltimore, 10. or from any point the Railroads
OF Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Iosu or Missouri BY RAILROAD DIRECT.
The Pennsy lvania Railroad aso ects at Pitts
burg with Steamers by which Goode can be forward
I'd to any poin, on the Ohio. Muskingum. Kentucky
Tennessee. Cumberland, Illinois Wisconsin,. Missis-
sppi, Missouri Kansas, Arkansas. 4td Red Rivers;
and al tCley land Ssndusky and Chicago withsteam-
ers TO alt ports on the North " esterE Lakes
Merchantsand shippers eEtrustinE the irnnspnrtA-
tion OF their Freight ito this Company rely with
confidence on Its speedy transit.
The Rates OF Freight
To and from any point the West by the Pennsyl-
vania Central Railroad, are at all times AS FA-
vuRABLE AS ARE CHARGED BY oTHERKAIL-
ROAD COMPANIES.
| ~ Be partcuisrto mark packages, t.vrA PExS.
CFsrwAL X. R."efU
For Freight Conlractsor Shipping Directions, sp-
Company.
H. r, SA SIS, st. Louis Missouri
u. A. STEWART Freight Agent, Fittshnrgh,
CEAHkf& II CO, Transfer Agents, "
III. v. BhON M Co, Cincinnati, %.
&C. hELnRUM 4 CO., Madison, lna.
J. II. MOORE. louisville. Ky.
W. w. AlkMAA * CO., Ey yansville, Ind.
CLARKE Il CO., Chicago Ill.
w. Ii. d r.. l.. LANGLEY ,Gaiiipolis, %.
G.B. MEAL, Park ersburg, Va,
HALL h CO.. Marietta, o.
+. PIERCE 4 CO., Zanesville, %.
M'DoW ELL n M'CuLM Portsmouth %.
X ANEELY, Massviiie, Ky.
J.P. JOHNSON, kpley,o
JOHN TODD, ,Covingtou, Ky.
q l.. HEAIoN, Cleveland, O.
X. c .MEADRUA, Gen1 Trayslihs As'Esr
he South anawest.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
ISON sH-CDs, VIA NEwPOttY AID
EALI. RIVER.

By Tie splendid and superior steam E,-s
ers M TROPO Oils EMPlRE ,iuS23SS
STATE, Ray STATE, and STATE OF MAINE,
Of great strength and speed but particularly adapted
70 the navigation Of Long Island Sound running In
connection with the Fall River and Old Colony
railroad distance OF IS miles ouly to Boston
Leave Pier No 3, North river, near the Battery.
The steamer EMPIRE STATE, Capt. Brryton,
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1T O'Clock, T.,
l., touching at Newport each way.
The steamer METROPOLIS, Capt Browu, Oh
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and saturdays, at O'Clock
p M, touching ut Newport each way.
These steamers are fitted with commodius state
rooms aud every arrangement for the security aud
comfort OF passen gers, who afforded by this route
nights rest on board and, arrival at Fall river
procee ed per steamboat train reaching Boston early
The following morning or may remain on board un
til starting OF the accommodation at A. NJ, by
which they may reach Rostou about s.ih A. n
baggage master is attached TO each steamer, who
receives and tickets the baggage, and accompanies
the came 10 its destination,
A steamer runs, In connection WIN tii- hnt, pe
tween Fall river and Providence, daily except sun
days
dispatch by an Express Train, when leaves Fai
river every morning, Sundays excepted, ut IN
O'Clock fer Boston aud New Bedford arriving At its
destination ut about II A. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply IN board, or Attn
ofaoe on Pier No 3, North river. For state room
and bsrths apply on beard, or II desired TO seours
them In advance, to .,,
spR l7-t 10 snd II W est street, N
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Banking RAtes.

Banking Rates.
The following are the rates at which bankers
and brokers are buying and selling gold and
silver-ths legal tender notes being the stand.
ard:
Buying. Selling.
Gold. II per c. prem.l6 per 0. prem.
Silver. ..........lO IL
Demand notes. 6 " "
Banks of issue In Washington and Georgetown:
Washington. Georgetoton.
Bank of Metropolis. Farmers and Mech's
Bank of Washington. Bank.
Patriotic Bank. Bank Of Commerce.
Farms d Aerch's. B'nk.
The Farmers and Aerchsnts' Bank and the
Bank of Commerce issue notes Of the denOmina.
ton OF one dollar and upwards.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Pardon OF James Al, Wiss,

The President has pardoned James A. Wise,
who was convicted Ut the Criminal Court about
ten days since, Of resisting an officer and SEN
fenced TO Jail for four months. The following
Ia n copy Of the pardon;
10 all 10 tohom these presents shall come greeting:
Whereas, at the July term Of the Criminal
Court OF the District Of Columbia, one James A.
Wise was convicted Of resisting an officer In the
execution Of the law, and sentenced to pay =
fine of ten dollars and TO be imprisoned In the
Washington county jail for the period OF four
months:
And whereas, 1t IL credibly shown that ths
punishment thus awarded to the said James 4.
Wise was far more severe than was demanded
by the circumstance Of his offence:
Now, therefore, be 1t known that !, Abraham
Lincoln, President ofthe United States OF Amer.
lea, In consideration of the premises, divers
other good and sufficient reasons me thereunto
moving, do grant a free and full pardon unto
the said James A. Wise, the same to begin and
take effect upon the nth day of August, A. D.
1862.
In testimony whereof have hereunto signed
my name and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this second
day Of August, In the year Of our Lord
r. one thousand eight hundred and sixty
tI' ''i two, and Of the independence OF the
United States the eighty seventh.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the Presidents:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
mo. 685.1

NO. O6o.J
CYNO PBlS OF THE PhESlDENTB
- Proclamat ation, No. 080, for the Offering OF
upwards Of 400 900 acres OF land In Oregon.
II orders public sales iu the STATE OF OREaoH, ss
follows:
Al the land ONCE at ORHooN CIrI, on the 9Th OF
October, 1862, Of one hundred and fifty eight town
ships and parts Of townships heretofore unohered,
west Of the Cascade Mountains, and within the dis
triot Of lands subject TO sale at Oregon City.
At the land office at RosEBURa, on the 18th Of DO
tober 1862 of one hundred and hfy. -four townships
and parts oftownships heretofore unonered west Of
the Cascade Mountains, and within the district Of
lands subject to sale ut koseburg,
The lands will be offered with the usual exoep.
ti0ns Of school sections, no.
No mineral lands are to be offered, suoh lands
being expressly excepted and excluded from sale
by act Of Congress. -.
The sales viii be kept open until the las.is ave all
offered, which IL to be accomplished within two
weeks, and NO longer; and no private entry Of any
OF the lands will be admitted until after the exPrs
ton Of the two weeks.
Presumption claimants are required TO establish
their claims to the satisfaction OF the proper Regster
and Receiver, and make payment for the same On or
before the day appointed for the commencement oi
the public saes otherwise their claims will be fer
fslted. j. III, EDMUNDS,
Commissioner Of the Gsaeral Land Office
GENsRAL LANp OpyIoE, June 10, 1852.
NoTx.-Undei the regulations Of the Depart uent,
as heretofore AMI now existing, no payment can be
made for advertising proclamations, except to such
publishers as are specially duh0riIi to publs by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
June l3-wl3w Star
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
" YORK ExCrLs,uu BAKERY.

NEW YORK ExCELsuON BAKERY,
lN 0s3 9TH street, near Maryland ave, Island
WIN PATEN respectfully informs the public that
he has become sole proprietor Of hs celebrated -
tablishment lately owned By his father and will be
happy to supply all 0rd6rs with the utmost dispatch
at prices In accordance with the tincs The quality
Of our articles d not to be excelitd suffers sup
piled on liberal terms. ...
Again We come te'ore you,
Our banner 10 uufurled,
While our customers are fockiDg
From all quarter Of the world
For Our Bread, our Cake, and Pastries,
For our Puddinss, Sweetmsats, too;
And they come isst upon Us,
That We scarce know what to do
Our bakers have been busy
From early morn till night,
While our stock Of flour is vanishing;
but thi, gives US delight
For quick Gales and small profits"
IL the motto Of our store
Aud IL you purchase once from US,
You will surely purchase mere,
And also that the heralds
win proclaim from North TO South,
That the Bread and Cake OF Paten's
Enters everybodys Mouth !"
July i7-:,m
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
" WAR DEPARTMENT,

IOUDSANcE OFFICE,
" WAR DEPARTMENT,
WdShing,on, July 10, 1867
| ment until y. M ON the 9th of August, 1862, for
the delivery ~ the following Arsensls OF infantry
| accoutrements, as hereinafter specified
AT THE WATERFOWL ARSENAL, WATER
TOWN, MASS.
1900 1900 'els Infantry acooutrement'' caliors' 90
AT THE wArERvLIEr ARSENAL, WEST
$4,000 sets Infantry acooutrenen's, ca!ibre %
AT THE NEW YORK ARSENAL, COVER
NGR'S ISLAND, N Y.
20 900 sets Infantry accourements, ealibre g..
AT THE ALLEGHENY ARSENAL, PITTS
% 900 sets Infantry accoutrements, calibre %
AT THE FRANKFORT ARSENAL, BRIDES
400 700 sets Infantry a'e0ut.ement-' 'aliore a.
ATTHE ST, LOUIS ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO.
asSSS Goo sets Infantry aeeoutremfntS' eaiiere q,
formity with the regulation patterns, samples Of
which can be examined at any OF the above named
arsenals and to be subject to inspection at the
artenals where delivered before being received tor
the Goyernment-none 10 be accepted or paid Tor
but such as are approved on inspection, The belts
to be OF grained leather and all the stock TO be the
best oak tanned The shoulder belt will be Included
IN the set.
Deliveries must be made in lots OF not less than
900 sets per week, for all contrasts OF lO0lO or
under and not less than OaU sets per week OH all
contracts Tor over 900, counting from the date o
the contract Failure to deliver at a spesii ID time
will subject the contractor to forfeiture OF the
amount 10 be delivered At tina, tune, The accoutre
ments must be boxed In the customary manner the
boxes to be charged at coct, to be determined BY
the inspector.
Bidders will state, explicitly the time. amount
and place of each delivery.
Each party obtaining q contract will be squired
full fulhlment
The Department re,erves TO itseli tn" right TO re
ject any bid.
Proposals will be addressed to Gen. j w. Rip
ley Chief of Ordnance, W ashington, ID. c." and
will be endorsed Proposals for Infantry Accoatre
inents" JAS. W. RIPLEY,
brig ten, Chief of Ordnance
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
A." secssh =" school Tsachers.

Some time since, we called attention to the
suspeo loyalty OF some of our public school
teachers. We have the satisfaction to-day Of
chronicing an action by the board Of trusteei
which we think will make our teachers toe
the mark" on this question. By referring to
the proceedings of the board, to ba found else
where, our readers will comprehend our mean
ing.
Mr.. Rhees deserves the thanks of this COM
munity for his agency in the good movement
The questions are TO be propounded and All
swers required before the teachers enter upor
their duties for the ensuing term. 1t is said
that all the teachers will answer the interroga.
tories afirmatively. If all we hear of some o
our teachers Is true, we hardly see how they
can consCientiously do 80. Let the test be ap
piled. 1t can do no harm, except to re.perjure
the soul of another rebel or two.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Aisxandria 1raissss Arrsstsd.

We clip the following from the Alexandria
Netos: nail ,.a... ..L o.. ..IlU
THINE FOE 0NE--We learn that at the instance
Of General Wadsworth IN m order issued yes
tsrday for the arrest Of three Of the most i'm.
placable seosssionists In this city, that upon
careful and studied enquiries being made, the
following named gentlemen were selected as
Dr.. j. B. johnson, and Benoni Wheat. Where.
upon, Quartermaster Eyre and Lieutenant Muir.
ply, OF the Nnety.frst Pennsylvania, pre-
oeeded to arrest the parties, which they &C.
oomplished In almost double quick, !" and last
night about eight O'Clock those three gentle.
men were furnished conveyance by wagon TO
Washington under guard. and, we understand,
are now oonfned In the Old Capitol prison, to
be held as hostages for Lewis q, Close, (brother
of the Hon. James T. Close, Of this city, y who
Richmond since the LIST day Of Juno. 1861.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Camp WadswOrth-BecOnd District Of
COlumbln Volunteers.

Yesterday we paid visit 70 the above named
camp, and found everything In fine order. The
location ia well selected, the scenery around
afording fine view of the city and surround.
ing country for several miles. since the recent
efforts made In this and other cities to rouse
the war,like spirit Of the people, this regiment
has had large accessions 10 Its numbers, Col.
@. N. Alexander, its worthy commander, hav.
ing spared no efforts, nor left stone unturned
by which It might be benefited; and his efforts
havo not been fruitless. New recruits havo
been pouring in, and at the present rate of In.
crease, 1t promises soon to reach It's maximum
number. The regiment has been kept nearly
all the time since its organization doing duty
about the hospitals In this neighborhoOd, which
has 30 separated them, as to prevent them be.
ing more efficient than they are, but we hope
to soon see them on u more desirable field OF
action, and that they may show themselves
worthy of this city. II is the duty of every man,
now that an opportunity presents itself. to turn
out and sustain handsomely the only two regi-
ments we have In the field, and show that their
services are appreciated.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06


NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF GAS by an
act OF Congress approved July II 1861! the price Of
gas In Washington fixed nj twenty eight (2s) cents
per hundred cubic feet to the Government and thir
ty (30) cents 10 all other consumers ,stead Of thr
ty i've (35) cents as heretofore subject to prompt
payment discount of teu C0l per ,entum all bills
Tor gas II paid at the Office gf the company Crhin Hue
() days rom the rendition thereof, provided all ar
rt,irs shall have been pr,uiouiiy pdid''7
Hereafter except in cases OF bills rendered ue,iy)
all bills iUr gas will be rendered mOIhly, and on the
first day OF the month; and the discount will ldsr no
circumstance, be allowed any bill after live o'clock
p. N, on the ifth day from its press ntation, and
then only upon payment made at he Office of The com
pdny, bll Eleventh street, all arrears having been
previously paid 1t will thus be that Ia order
to save the discount, monthly bills must be paid LtOrc
O'Clock p. IN. on the sixth day OF each month,
cuding Government city, aud individuaise on The
tame footing n to discount, and the Company must
strictly adhere to this requirement.
BY order of the Board Of Directors,
j. Il. BROWN,
iy 2i-eo2w Secretary In Charge
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
J. .. PENIrENTIARY,

OFEicE u. =: .rsa,II pENdrEsTIAMY, 1EII ;, ,.s.
office until August 4th, 1852, at is o'clock IN, fcr
furnishing and delivering the following articles tn.
GS%iSE year at the United States Penitentiary
1000 lbs Of the best quality Of oak tanned, saush
ter sole Leather, weight from 10 to "a lbs
600 r. of OAK tanned Wax Leather from s,,ugb,.
hides, well finished. Five sides OF this
quality will be required for a sample
1000 los OF Broom i CSrnl medium size, quality
quality of brooms
900 No. bass Broom Handles
800 Broom Twine, best quality, assorted colors.
The above quantity ~ to be delivered monthly
500 yd. CT striped cloih, stripes to be of light
drab and blue. black color, about inches
wide, colt IN warp and woollen filing
500 yds oil lighter Cloth, same stripe, for shirts
900 " of cotton twilled shirting, Z. yd wide.
The above cloth to br heavy, serviceabls
40 bbls Flour
~ bush. Potatoes
small white Beans
Goo lbs Cod Fish
800 " Shoulders
iSS Ccaee s
200 Soap
Is gals Vinegar
800 lbs. Rice
IL " Pepper.
The above groceries to be furnished the lst
Of each month
Also
lLo lbs OF fresh Beef, without bone, per day, for
four days in each week
100 lbs. Of corned Beet, without bone, one day in
awcek.
100 tons white ash egg Coal to be delivered In the
month oil September
Samples Of Molasses must not be less ihans1s gal,
| In glass jar.
Rice, soap, CT flee and sugar must be 8 lbs, sam.
piles
All the above articles will vary in quantity, as the
consumption OF the lenitentiary may require
All bills will be paid In - TO 40 days from the
time OF the delivery Of the goods, IL furnished
cordng to agreement; II not all moneys which may
be due will be forfeited.
Proposals will be addressed to" II |. King. War
| den, Washington, ID. c." and endorsed . Propo.
sails " II. KING,
jy23-taugi Warden.
HS- TIME EXTENDED The time for recev-
ing proposals rs above, is extended to Friday, Au
81 10 clock aug
The national Republican., 1862-08-06

HELMBOLD's EXTRACT BUCHU.
THE GREAT DIURETIC
AELMBOLD 8 EXTRACT BUCHU,
THE GREAT DIURETIC
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU,
THE GREAT DiURETIC
HELMBOLD'B EXTRACT BUCHU,
THE GREAT DIURETIC,
And positive and ecic remedy for Diseases of the
Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel, Dropsy,
Organic Weakness,
And all Diseases Of tnS>jrin Organs.
Bee advertisement; In smother column. Cut II out,
and send for the medicine at once.
Be,pdre OF counterfeIs. Je 9-3n.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
The street Railway

Has already bscome one of the institutions of
the city. We have enjoyed q ride on almost
all the street railways in other cities, but are
forced to assign tho palm to our own road AS
being the smoothest track and the easiest
riding cars. The conductors, SO far, are prompt
and attentive, and we believe the directors will
make this the best road of tho kind In the
country.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Rebel PrlaOnarss

Quite sensation was created along the ave.
nue. yesterday by the appearance OF a squad
Of rebel prisoners, guarded by detachment
Of the Marine corps. There were eleven in
ail, but fve of them proved to be refugees.
The remaining six we're arrested on the Rap
pahannock, engaged in shipping salt and other
articles In great demand In the Richmond mar.
kets across the river for the beneft of our
enemies. The party was taken to the Provost
Marshal, where the refugees willingly took the
oath of allegiance, and the prisoners we're re.
mandsd to the Old Capitol prison.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Major Hherburne.

We were pleased to notice in the list Of con.
hrmations by the Senate, just prior to adjourn.
ment, the name of Major John P. Sherburne,
promoted from n oaptainoy in the Nineteenth
United States Infantry, to the position of assis.
All who know Major Sherburns, will be graft.
ned with this promotion, and feel that he justly
deserved 1t. Major 8. is now attached TO the
staff Of our Military Governor, General Wads.
worth.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
By The PreHldeht:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary ofstate.
Another Arrest Of . sscsssionist.

We learn that young man named William
Faherty, whose father IL Il clerk In one Of tho
departments Of the Government here, was ar
rested yesterday under the following oircum.
stances: Fahsrty has been South and In service
IN the rebel army. A short time since he 70.
turned to this city on pretence of being 4
dsserter from the rebels. He kept very quiet
here for some length OF time, but by some
means the Provost Marshal obtained some
knowledge Of his CASE and sent for him. Here
he refused to take tho oath of allegiance, and
as II consequence was sent TO the Old Capitol
Prison ON suspicion Of being n spy.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
VNlN II l. A II IL =.

Ma. A. zAPPONE, Principal
The national Republican., 1862-08-06

~ Special Notice.-On and after Tuesdry
April 1852, the trains ON the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad will commence running daily, (Sundays
exoepted) leaving this Station at 7.lO Z. m, and
connecting at Washington junction Nith Mail
Train for all paris Of the West ria whseAug or
Parkersburg Through tickets sold and baggage
checked. Up. SMITH,
81. of Transportation b. Il o. X. X.
ap l-du TStar Giobel
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
jy

~ Batchelor's Hair Dye-Ths best In
the wOrld.-Wiilam A. Bachelors celebrated
Hair Dye produces color net 70 be distinguished
from nature; warranted not to njure the Hair In the
least; remedies the III effects Of bad DYES and inyg
OF ates the Hair for life. GREY. RED, or RUSTY
HAIR instantly turns splendid Black or Brown,
leaving the hair soft aud beautiful. Sold by ali
DruggIsts, &c.
~ The Genuine Ia signed WILLIAM A.
BATCHEL0R, m he four sSdes Of each boa.
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, (Late 233 broad
way and 10 BondJ New York my 2Sly
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
OF FICIAL.
DEPAR1MnHT OF STATE,
Washington, August 4, 1862.

Warrington, August 4, 1862.
Information has been received at this De.
partment from Mr. GEoRoE +. SEWARD, the
Consul OF the United States al Shanghai, of the
death, on the 23d Of April last, at that place, Of
Henry Owner, formerly consul OF the United
States nj the Society Islands, and once a resi-
dent Of this city.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Prize Fightfug.

Thomas Venable and Patrick Gormley were
arrested Monday night, about midnight, on the
charge Of trying their powers In the ring.
They were arrested by officers Dom and Nc.
Eliresh and tried by Justice Walter, who re.
Quired them to fork over the sum of 50 each
and give bail to keep the peace In the future.
The national Republican., 1862-08-06
Another s.cs.sionist Arrested,

On Monday, u detachment of the provost
guard Of this district went out to POolesville,
aud arrested man named Higgins, II notorious
ssCessiOnist, on the charge OF being implioa-
ted 10 an extensive mail.carrying business
which has been conducted between tho enemy
and parties within our lines. He was brought
down at night, and lodged in the Old Capitol
prison.