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The national Republican., 1862-08-07
The work of enlarginQ the Navy Department

The work Of enlarging the Navy Department
building, under the appropriation OF Congress,
has been entered upon by the contractor, Mr..
J. Downing, Of this city. An additional story
and q half Is to go on the building, and the
work IL TO be carried on 90 as not to interfere
with the business Of the Department.
The similar enlargement Of the War Depart
ment building IL 70 be entered upon soon, q
Baltimore firm bsing the contractors.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

OFFICERS APPOINTED UNDER THE TAX LAW
The following additional officers have been
appointed under the internal revenue law:
Kansas-John Speer, Collector; James +.
Legate, Assessor.
New Mexico.-Charles Blummer, Collector;
Jesus Maria Buca, Assessor.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
M HOW LOST now RESTORED
Just Published, in Sealed Envelope Pice Siz Cents

JHH FUOl'sHsU, N Sedled HHut70IF IIEe Si1 tehTi
A LECTURE ON THE NATURE, TREAT.
ment, and Draical Cure OF SpermatorrhGa, or Sem
bility, and Impedimsnts to Marriage generally /;
Nervousness, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits; Men
tai and Physical Incapacity, resulting from Sell
Abuse, &c. By koDr. j. .CuLvERwELL, n, D., author
OF the Green Book, &c.
"a Boon to Thousa nds or sufferers"
Sent under SEAL In plain envelope to any address,
post raid, on receipt of six cents, or two postage
stamps, by DR.. Oh. J. g. KLINE.
127 Bowery. New York,
aug 7-3mfd&w Post Office Box, es8,
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

Of last evening speaks Of CassIus NJ. Clay as
/" the brave Kentucky emancipationist, and
says he will be heartily welcomed on his re-
turn TO country which needs men Of pluck
and stamina like him" Such language would
not have been applied to Mr., Clay in Baltimore
twelve monthe ago
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

have now on hand large supply oil all kiuds Of
especial attention 10 some genuine LEHIGH FUR.
MACE COAL, costing little more at purchase, but
cheapest In the end, being firm and durable.
Ali Coal thoroughly prepared before delivery.
WIN. NJ GAIT,
2S2 Pa. avenue, tetwrep
aug7-G Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

~ Lieut.. W. W. Queen has been ordered to
the navy yard, Washington, for ordnance duty.
Assistant Paymaster VIM II. Weldon, and act
ing do. do. Alexander W. Pearson have been
ordered TO the Western hotila.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
The Guerilla War in Missouri.

KEoKuK, Iowa, August 5.-Alexandria, Mo-,
FIVE miles below here, was taken possession Of
by u party Of guerillas on Sunday morning
At noon on the same day an expedition from
here re.took the town. The rebels fed, and
were pursued, with what result has not been
ascsrtained.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

~ General Jameson left this city yester-
day evening for New York en- route for Maine,
accompanied by bis wife and Major Mann from
Maine. He Is quite feeble, but It is supposed
that the cooler, more bracng air Of the North,
will have great tendency to rally him.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
Tornado In Illinois.

CHICAGO, August "a terrific tornado Wis
tied Marengo, In this State, last night, killing
four men and injuring several others. Several
buildings were shattered and crops In the field
destroyed. The loss in Marengo Is estimated
at $4,000.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

- Brig. General 4. RS. Canby is relieved
from duty In the Department OF New Mexico,
sud ordered TO report iu person t. the sscrs-
Isry Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

~ Brig. General W. L. Elliott Is relieved
from duty with the army Of the Mississippi and
ordered to report Tor duty to Major General
Pope
The national Republican., 1862-08-07

Low RATE OF INrEREsT.-The Bank Of Eng
land rate Of discount is ow only too per cent.
per ann,rn. 1t has not been so low since 1892.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
Arrest OF = Rebel Recruiting OAicer In
Maryland.

o. Monday night squad Of cavalry pro
ceedsd TO the res ,dence OF jesse Higgins, near
Poolesville, Montgomery county, Maryland and
arrested him. He was brought to Washington
at late hour, and was ut once sent TO the Old
Capitol by the Provott Marshal. He Is charged
with holding communication with the rebels,
and forwarding recruits for the Confederate
army, by sending them across the Potomac, and
thence via Front Royal to the rebel lines.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
Recruiting At Boston Progressing Active
ly-New DRAFT Received with Ethu.

BosToN, August 5.--Recrusting has received
great impetus 10 the last few days, and Il
seems certain that Massachusetts, will oil her
quota without drafting. The call for 100000
more has been received with enthusiasm, al
showing that the entire Government and nation
Is devoted to the speedy suppression Of the re-
bellion
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
pntn...g 3dIlJ, Sundays EIsspIcf,
BY w. }. MURTAGH l. co.
r.oaas n WESTON, sp,ros.

~ The publication ONCE Of the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN is at the northeast corner Of d and
Seventh streets, second floor. over W. d. shsp.
herds book store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1862-08-07
NOALi COALi COALI

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The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
How "A White. Feather Denc,
crat Would Curry on the vyar.

M Cox, representing a Free Sits
constituency, would carry on the war 30
as not to hurt even the feelings ofSouth-
ern traitors. IN his late speech he
said
wonld prefer ,het the war should he
carried on and ended by bloodless tactics
han by bloody courage, If il were possi-.
bic. lwUud leave us little hate as pos
sible Us legacy OF this conflict. II il
were possible TO close this war by melting
awey or the capitulation OF the confeder-
ate urmy, the country would prefer it,,
General McClellon is not making this n
war of vengeance, but wsr ivr the res
toration Of the Union.
II Is just such Democrats as Cor that
tho fearless Senator Johnson ssferrea 10,
when, in late speech hs thrilled tho
Senate Chamber with these word, i ~
"He spoke for the sake Of eenstitat,oI-
al liberty, and for the sake, Of his own
wife and children. BY the failure Of the
Government TO enlorce taolsws, his wite
and children were ,urlod into the strces
and his house rrsae . barzsekp, ead enc
OF his soaB-ia-law ssnt 10 prissp, aud tAa
other 70 tho mountains, t. eyads tho tyf-
anny and tho hell-boFn ard hall, ,boni.S
spirit Of Diyunian !, aud when sries .eans
up that the law msy bs euiorced, yau'
say, No, am against the entire coer-
49, Fclicy Of the Gcg-tnmant 70
: s>s-txSSs
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
Fhc Lane Rnd Hunter DIG.
cultv.

The New York Times says that Ger.
Lane, met on his way TO Kansas by the
order OF Ger. Hunter assuming cummur d
Of the Southern Expedition, is at a less
what cot rsc to ursuc. lie has write n
letter TO friend in Washington, ca-
pressing his determination 10 return
there, an nothing whateVcr can be done
with the expedition OH the plan published
by Gen. Hunter. lie has bcen written
to, however, not 10 return, but to go ahead
and everything would come out right.
Meantime the President states that he
appoint d Gen. Lane with the express
understanding that he was to serve under
General HIN c., and that he had n, quent.
ly declared his Willingness TO do SO.
The Herald's Washington correspond
eni says, since the direction to G.n. Hun
ter by the Secretary OF War to take COM
nand Of the expedition from Kansas
Sou,hward, Gen. Lanes friends say that
he will decline further military srrvioe
and return to the Senltc, il being cup
posed that he en- securc re-elec-
ton
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
oIR nAsREr cf CHIPS.

Henry Ward B1echsr Gays "air is the
feed of the world" II 90, ure not the
peri gases that make the earthquake, tho
fa,nlt nee lihc,y 20 fvli,w so windy a
meal
We saw with sono surprise, in an ex-
change, that the Empefot Napoleon had
vchevtd q ilott ltucd lull" 10
England, but nj, up " ihrr q. ininn,
ZION that the irst syllable OF "rdresscd"
had dropped cut.
a dcb,cr severely questioned os 10 the
reason e his not paying Just debt. re-
plic'--"Solcmon was o very wise man.
aud Somson veiy strorg enc, bot Meth.
er of 'cm could pay their d.btl With ut
money"
We oftcn sec il stntedihst "operations
arc en- foot" but the greatest operation :
on foot prc those Of boot and shoe en-
tractor in Mess, Who Is making shoes for
the contrubards at Fortress Monroe, uf a
size from eleven 10 sixteen inthea, LLd in
one instance wchty.
"Iioe high did the water 70, on your
floorl" was ssksd Of resident Of one Ct
tho more favored locsliiits of Sacramento
after the late aood. "Just high enough to
take the starch cut Of my shirt collar
said he. But as Il anxloas TO maintain
,hc good standing Of schl eststc in his
reighborhood, he u1dcd; "But then
know um yerv short man"
A member Of the Ohio I'd Csvalry
writes home Speaking of hominy per-
nit me to note f,w OF tic =, marks tht,
have heard the boys get tf while de-
vouring this excellent article Of suhsist-
cnoc. One, q ccekncy, observed tn q
comradc, 'IIi say, AIRY, does entity
grow on bUseesr ard another on Irish-
man, asked the cock what the divil ms,le
the pasc lux so whi,cr but the most anu
sing Of them all, was cur Dutch sergeant
who said yesterday at dinncr--'l yust
like to know vo, de beeples likes dtm l. tn
/ corn peans fur.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
A RlVING SECESHER.

"Among the Pines" is the title ofs se-
ries OF articles appearing in the "Conti-
mental Monthly" which processes to mar.
rate the personal experience Of the uu.
thor while sojourning in some of the
Southern States. In the February nun.
Der he gives an account Of his visit ubou,
a year ago TO the plantation of Colonel J.
a turpentine manufacturer in the north
east part of South Carolina. During his
stay his host was called away one day,
about dinner time, and the writer was
obliged to dine with the overseer, who
was craving secesher." The follow
ing is his narrative of the scene which en-.
sued:
had taken an instructive dislike TO the
Overseer at the breakfast table, and nv
aversion was not lessened by learning his
treatment Of Sam; curiosity to learn what
manner of man he was, however, led me !,
toward the close Of our meal, to "draw
him out" as follows:
What is the political sentiment, cir, of
this section OF the State.
wal, reckon most of the folks bout
har' is Union; they're from the old North
and gin'rolly pore trash
Il have heard shat the majority of the
turpentine getters are enterprising men
and good citizens,-more enterprislng
than even the cotton and rice planters
wal, they is enterprisin', cause they
don't keer for nuthin' 'cept money
THE man who is absorbed in money!
making is generally quiet citizen.'
'P'raps that's so. But ] think man
sh'u'd hev soul suthin' 'bove dollars.-l
Them folks will take any sort o. SARGE
from the Yankees, ef they only buy thar
truck
what do you suffer from the yap-
keesP
Suffer from the Yankeesl Don't tbey
steal our niggers, and hain't they leeted |
an ab'lishner for preaident!'
1--we been at the North lately, but |
anu not aware that il 10 so.'
$50, it's damnably so, sir. knows
1t. We don't mean to stand it eny long
err
What will you doi'
'We'il secede, and then give 'em HI,
OF they want IT,
'Will ii not be necessary to agree
among yourselves before you do thsti II
met turpentine farmer below here who
openly declared that he is friendly to the
abolition cfslavery. He thinks the mas
ters can make more money by hiring
than by owning the negroes
Yes, that's the talk Of them North
Carolina fellers, Whove squstted round
mar. Wen hang every mothers soa on
en-
u wouldn't do that; in free country
svery nan has right to his opinians.'
Not to sech opinions as them. A man
may think, but he mustn't think unreassn-
able.' II
Il don't know, but II seems to me rea.
that if the negroes cost these
armors now one hundred and fifty dol
ars per year, and they could hire them,
free, for hundred, that they would ],
make by aboliticn.' !
'hbiish'ni air, ye aiDt en- ab'lishener, Z
!, yep exclaimed the fellow, in an excit, 4
d tone, bringing his hand de-va on the )
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
Drraaiui Colliery Acctdcnt.

A terrible casualty oscurcd ina g, nj pit
near Shields, England, OH the 10th uIt, 5y
which two hundred mtn and bovs were
buried. The correspondent Of the Man.
chester Guardian w ritcs:
81 have just reformed from Hartley Nev
Pit, whore two hundred men and lsds arc
buried. The SHAFT has been closed up
through the huge beam Of the pumping
engine falling down the pit YESTERDAY. II
carried the timber and the wood work
down, aud thus o'ocked the up and dow n
east shails. The falling timber Kill, d
hve out OF eight men who were being
Drawn up in cage u the same time
Inc men and lads woi king below at the
time OF the accident have been Lnried
iorty-eight hours, notwithstanding tbe
greatest cxcriions TO relieve them on The
part of the nblest men IN the coal trsdr
Inc working seam is filling with water.
and no doubt the horses. which are worth
nye hundred pounds. are already drown, q.
Inc men and lads, however, could escane
by means of ladder to the yard seam.
which is forty nine fatholns higher and
out OF reach Of water. Men have been
heard trying 10 clear the obstruction in
The SHAFT from below to-night, and no
doubt is entertained that they are cut Of
danger Of water at least. Means have
been employde for securing good ventil-
alton, and ] was assured Ly the hest su-
thorties before left tonight that the
strongest hopes may be eatestained that
the yard scam would be regShsd. and the
men sld lads rescued tefero morn
Ing.
"Grcat exei.ement prevails, and NJ.
N ,rous pitmen's wives havs been at tAe
pit mouth watching since last night.
"The three men saved hung BY the
cage in tho shaft eight hours before they
SGfc rescued"
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
AN EDITOR ON EDITING.

Artemus Ward, alias Brown, gives the
following advice TO young men who as.
pire to become editors Of newspapers:
"Bcfore you 60 for an editor, young
man, pause aud take big think! D1
not rush into the editorial harness rashly.
Look around and see ifyou can do any.
thing that is reputable and hcathy--is
there not an omnibus to drivc-somo soil
somewhere to b tillcd---a clcrkship for
some meat cart, rather than going Tor an
editor, which is hard business at best.
We are not horse, and have, conse
qnentiy not been called upon TO furnish
The motive power for threshing ma.
ehlnc; but we fancy that tho life of on
editor, who is forced to write, whether he
feels right or not, is much like the stced
IN question. II the yeas and nciqhs
could be obtained, we believe the intelli.
gent horse would decide that the thresh-
ing machine is preferable to the sanctum
editorial.
The editors work is never done. He
10 drained incessantIy; and no wonder
That he dri up pcrmaturely. Other pco-
pie can attend bunqucts, weddnrs, &c.
visit halls Of dazzling light, get inebriat.
ed, break windows, lick man OCCASION
ally, and enjoy themselves in variety Of
ways; but the editor can not. He must
slick t. tenaciously to the quill. The prcss,
like sick baby, must not be left alone
Tor mlrute. II the press is left to run
ltselfeven for day, some absurd person
Indignantly orders the carrier boy to stop
bringing that "infernal paper. There's
nothing in it. won't have it in the
house."
The elegant Mantalino, reduced to the
mangle-turning. described his life ns IA
dem'd horrible grind" The life of the
editor is all ofthot.
But there's good time coming, we
feel confident for the edior--a time when
he will be appreciated; when he will
have front scat; when he will have a
PIE every day, and wear store clothes con.
aud the harsh cry Of "stop my
paper" will no more crate upon his
cars. Courage, hlessieurs the Editors!
sun, s1nguine as we are Of tho coming
Of this jolly time, VIC advise the aspirant
Tor editorial honors to pause ere he takes
up the gull rs means Of obtaining his
bread and butter. Do not. at lesst do not
lntil you have been Tilted several dozen
times by like number Of girls, until ycu
nave been knocked down stoirs and sous
ID IN horse pond; unit all the "gushing
ceilings within you have been thoroughly
ubdued--until, in short your hide is Of
hlnocerous thickness. Then, o aspi.
ants for the bubble reputation at the
,ress's mouth, throw yourselves among
he ink-Pots, dust, eobwebs, Of the print.
ng Office, ifyou will.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
The Late AIIotmen,Inu

The act prepared by Auditor Taylor to
enable Ohio soldiers in the army to trans.
nit to their families or friends the funds
secured them by the United States allot-
ment regulation, having been put into
shape for official signatures, il Is proper
that its features should be reneraly
known. II provides that officers or sol.
diers who wish to transmit mo ney through
tho State Treasury shall furnish the
Comptroller lists, showing the name Of
their regiment or the name of their com.
pany, with the names, residence, ETC., of
those TO whsm the money is to be trans.
mltted. The Comptroller certifies the
Foney into the Treasury, and the State
Auditor trAusmits copies Of the Coplptroil
er's lists to the Auditors ofthe proper
connties. County Auditors draw upon
the State Auditor for the amounts charged
against them, which amounts are depos-
tied with County Treasurers. Persons
are rotifed Of the credit in their favor by
the County Auditor, who takes their re-
ceipt for ths samo and gives drafts on the
County Treasurer. County Auditors
make monthly returns 20 tho Btats Audi
tor,.and the sum deposited by the soldier
with the S.ate Treasurer is in no wey d.
fainished In its Transmission TO his friend
or family. State und county tficcrs are
made responsible on their ofiiclal bonds
for the safe keeping Of the trust reposed
IN them fcr ths bsneft Of soldiers
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14

open to his true conditop, passed this
evening, and most Of the night, In read.
ing the Bible, and In meditation and Pray
er. The anguish and tears of that night,
eternity alone can reveal. With the
light Of the morning peace dawneJ upon
his soul. twas communion Sabbath at
little Hermitage church. That very day
the General made public profession Of
his faith in Christ The church was
crowded 10 its utmost capaciy, the very
windows being dnrkened with eager fa.
ccs. As in great inhrmity, he leaned up
on his sttff, giving his assent tot creed
and covenant Of the church. tears trick
/ led freely down his furrowod checks, and
all were overcome with emotion.
From this time until his death he spent
most OF his time reading the Bible
Scott's ftmily Bible he read through
twice, and daily conducted family pray ers
summoning all the household servants.-
On the sth ofJune, ls46, the summons
came for the weary pilgrim. then rs
years Of age, to appear before his final
Judge. AS he lay upon HE dying bed af.
/ ter severe spasm he swooned away, and
all for few moments thought hin
dead. But he revived, and rising his
eyes said:
"My dear children, DO not griovo foi
me. II is true am going TO leave you
| AIN well aware ofmy situation. | have
suffered much bodily pain; but my suffer
ings are but as nothing compared will
that which our blessed Saviour endure,
|, upon the accursed cross, that we nigh
all be saved who put our trust in him."
He then took an ofiectionate leave o
each one of his family, taking them on,
4, by one by the hand, and addressing I,
each one few words Of counsel. all
them" writes DR.. Esclmsn, who wa
; present, "dclivered one Of the most i'm
/ pressive lectures upon the subject Of re
ligion that have ever heard. lie spok
for nearly half an hour, aud sppsrentl,
with the power of inspiration; for h
, spoke with calmncss, with strength, nn
even with animation. In conclusion, n
said, my dear children, friends and sery
ants, hope and trust to meet you i
} heaven, both white and black. The las
, sentence he repeated, both white an
, black"
All present were in tears. 40 do no
cry" said the General, "Be good chillrc
and we will meet in heaven" Thcs
: were his last words. lie ceased TO breath
aud died without u struggle or a pang.-
Major Lewis" writes the biographeI
removed the pillows, drew down the bod
upon the bed and closed the eyes. Upo
looking again upon the face, he observe
that the expression Of pain which il ha
r worn so long had passed away. Deaf
{ had restored to IL npturalness and seren
ty. The aged warrior slept Congr,
4 gationaiist
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1862-02-14
Tom Ircndcrson.s Sled

Once upon time there lY.d in Gin.
oinnati. not 40 long ago as TO Lo forgotten
by the "oldcst inhSbitant," n nstivc Of
that city known os Tom HCrdorson.--
Now Tom was not generally supposed to
be the brightest youth ever born, but on
Of his acts was 30 full Of wisdom that i.
passed into a pruverb, long In u.s. In
Cincinnati, ard well understood Nv the
least allusion 10 "T,m llendersons
sled"
The organ Of socretiycncss was lsrrely
deyc lorcd in TIN, and wi,hsl the organ
Of constluctiyenessi md these combine d
melted Tom, curing the vacation Of school
one winter, and in, long winter oveninRs.
TO construct sled "punp," or sleigh, In
his fathers cellar, designed for IN Jolly
slcigh.ride" whenever noturc should ia
vor that somewhat warm latitude With
snow for the purpose. .,
At length the oceasicn arrived. Tom
procured bis htrsc rcriy harnctscd, and
extended u cordial invitation 10 81 yeral of
his comrades to j1in him in his sport.
'Wherc In ihr world. Tom, are ycu
C gtc get sled"
90, never fear; I've got ono safe
ShVueh' lEerot Slcu--a prdn, Srnnkcc
lew onc--all safe enough, III assure ye;
50 come along, and won't We have n jSlly
ride!"
So come along they did. jolly lot Of
sportive boys, Tom led them to his, ia
TIERS house, halted his team 10 front Of
his fathers old.fashioned outside cellur
door, and said; .
Now, hold the horses, while Igo in"
In Tom went, and dcwn the cellar
stOirs, unboltcd aud opened the outside
cellar door and cried;
"Comc on, boys, aud give us In Cur
there was the sled, "bran, spBnker ncw;h
but In spite Of all their tngging, lifting,
twisting and ssrCwirg, aud ali their IN
genulty, coupled with Tom Hendcrson's
wisdom, the 81 ID would not come cut OF
the cellar door. II was simply too big
for the ho!c, In other words, i drew tco
much water for the channel il was in
tended TO navigate.
We are not sure tha, Tom is still li,-
Ing, but some ui lie old friends think
they s,e evidence Of his genius in the
management of The Burnside expedition.
-.feic York Ttibuac.