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The national Republican., 1862-01-28

MARrLASp.-In the Washington Chronicle Of
last Sunday, we fiud what is given as an "ex.
tract from letter received from farmer iu
Maryland There is no other clue to the resi-.
dence Of the writer, than the statement that he
had been hauling hay into this city which would
locate him at no very great distance. wha,
sort Of community he Is surrounded by, will
appear by the following:
my son whipped secessionist for his hec
toring, short time since, and had 10 leave nv
farm. | have not heard from him since bui
suppose that he has fed either to Washington
or Philadelphia. Do you know anything OF biz
whereabouts: Surrounded a. am by secep.
eionists, and not knowing who to trust. / can
hear very little from my friends and dare
write You only when am certain Of my man
TO carry letter. trusted one that thought
q friend, but strongly suspect him Of first open.
Ing and then destroying 1t, as it never reached
It's destination"
1t may be interesting 10 know how much Of
Maryland is in this condition, and what partIc.
ular portions OF ii.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

EXTRA MUNICIPAL EXPENSES OF BALTIMORE
A very interesting document has just been laid
before the City Council of Baltimore, In answer
TO call made upon the acting Mayor. The
document Is q list of the expenses incurred BY
the city In the attack upon the soldiers passing
through for the defence Of the capital, on the
10th Of April last. One of the leading charges
Is 7,720 for "guas." Halls rifles were bought
to the amount Of $2,9l0, and other rifles costing
sl,220. Besides, this there were charges fol
gun carriages, pikes, and revolvsrs, most OF
these arms now being In all probability within
the Confederate lines. The sundries," how
ever, contain the spice of the document.
For backs and horses Baltimore paid almo.
as much as Boston does on the Fourth Of july
telegraphic dispatches stand for pretty figure ;
then there Is ITO J. T. Pierson, three meals
and seven gailOps OF ale to Frederick Citv
Company, $S3.5O;' this being the company
summoned by telegraph to Marshal Kane. The
coolest charges, however, are To ]. Hitch, re-
freshmentt 70, bridge. burners" To T. Lands,
omnibus by Kane, S45;' ITO Fusselbsugh,
spirits Of turpentine, by Kane, Sl6.6O;" these
being the expenses incurred In burning the
railroad bridges. The Baltimore Clipper aptly
Gays that this charge reminds one of the French.
man who wanted to run a man through with q
hot poker; objection being made, Mr.. Crspean
wished Of least 10 he paid for hs trouble In
heating the poker.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

/THE WAsHIHdroN RELfCsr-T The relics Of
Washington, found at the Arlington House,
have been artistically arranged by Caleb Lyon
Of Lyonsdale. These relics consist Of por.
celalns presented to General Washington by
the members OF the Order Of Cincinnati, the
arms Of which are emblszoned on each piece
upheld by figure Of Fame 10 colors. Also
pieces Of a tea Sc. presented to Mrs. Washing.
ton by General Lafayette, In 1881, with the
monogram an. W." on each piece, in . gold
centre, bis sleeping tent, his field tent and port.
mauteau, bis tea table, his mahogany cabinet
bis punch bowl, bis treasure chest, two vases
presented to him by Mr.. Vaughn, a Londoner;
two candelabras presented him by Count
Rochsmbeau, and the blanket under which be
died.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
LATEST FROM the SOUTH.
THE GLOOM AT RICHMOND.
THE NORTHERN REPORTS "MORE THAN
CONFIRMED"
"THE LIyELIEST APPREHENSION" FELT
BY THE IN REGARD TO
THE SAFETY OF THEIR CONNEC.
TION WITH THE SOUTHWEST,
STONE VESSELS SUNK IN THE MAFFIT
CHANNEL, CHARLESTON HARBOR,
THE STEAMER LOUISIANA NOT LOST OR
BUBNED.

Baltinore, Jan. 27.-By the boat from Old
Po9t last night we have tho following intelli
The Richmond Dispatch Of Friday last show,
that the rebels are much perplexed at their
recent de{eat in Kentucky.
Tho Dispatch sxys: We regret to say that
the report of Federal victory In Kentucky,
conveyed to us on Wednesday night last from
Northern sources, 10 more than confirmed by
intelligence recotved here at the War Depart.
ment. 1t appears that our defeat was more
believe.n
The editor says: "The disaster In Eastern
Kentucky has excited tho livellest apprehsp
sion for the safety Of our connection with the
Southwest through the Virginia and Tennessee Q
and East Tennessee and Virginia railroads; and
the possible interruption OF our intercourse
South, via the Wilmington and Weldon railroad i,
BY the Burnside expedition, directs attention
to the vital importance Of completing the con.
nection between the Richmond and Danville
and North Carolina railroads"
augusta, Jan. 23.-A private letter received
from Charleston this morning says that Ave
stone vessels were sunk In Mafht's channel yes.
terday.
The Savannah Republican Of this morning
says that the statement that Federal vessels
had gone up Broad river is incorrect.
The Dispatch contains telegram from Nor.
folk saying that tho Baltimore South has rea ched
there containing statement that report had
reached Baltimore OF the loss of i've of Burn
sides fleet In Pamlioo Sound, and that large
steamer, probably the Louisiana, had been
burnt, 30.
Thus 1t appears that this report had no better
foundation than this secession sheet-the Bal.
tmore South.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

The new japanese presents just sent 10 the
President Of the United States from the Tycoon Of
Japan, are the finest that have ever been seen in
this country. A laquered box containing a
letter thanking the President for the reception
Of bis ambasssdors-in most courtly phrase in
characters as stately as those usually found
upon the sides Of a tea-box, wrapped In the
yellowest Of yellow silk, with plenty Of gilt. A
sword Of exquisite steel, with the handle bed
ded with large pearls, and mounted In the
finest gold. Blocks Of crystal from the sacred
Fusiyams Mountain, Of diamond clearness.
Vases of antique bronze, exquisitsly sculptured
In relief with tortoises and stones Of uatold
value. A punch.bowl 1t for Cyclops to o"wet his
whistle y In, so large that the Presidents two
sons-curled up In It, and the cover was put
on-csndlesticks some four feet high, gold
mounted with vases Of every variety Of pattern
and shape-an entire cult Of armor quite
worthy Of the middle ages. The people are
auxiously waiting 10 have these things sent 10
some plase-the Smithsonian or the Patent
Ofiice-whers they can got glimpse at these
gems Of chrystal steel, bronze, or porcelain.
A whole dinner set, with hundreds Of pieces Of
Japanese Grape, sllk, and brocade, forms part
of this royal present.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
FINANCIAL,

The bill from the Committee of WAYS aui
Aeana. assigned for to-day 10 the House, /,
materially improved from the one first report
ID, 10 making the proposed issue of Treasury
n"tes convertible into six per cent. bonds, in.
@f".d OF seven per cent. bonds, and in fixing
siA per cent. as the maximum of all the loans
authorized 10 il. Under no circumstance
ought more TO be offered. If the Treasury has
not money to pay the demands upon 1t, cred.
it0rs must be satisfied with bond. bearing the
ordinary rate Of interest. 1t Is all which the
government can afford 10 assume, and II il moi
ter the advantage Of creditors that il sbould
attempt to assume more. If to the waste OF
~ar' we add The waste Of usury. the Treasury
will be 40 completely broken down that cred.
itors will lose evcrythiug. principal and in.
'srest.
The suggestion is made in various Quarters.
that the bill be so amended as to make the in.
'erest on the twenty year six per cent. honda
into which Treasury notes are made convert.
BE- expressly payable In gold and silver. Ac.
tordirs to our possibly old fashIonedD notions
any other payment than that is no payment at
stl. II we are to have Treasury notes convert
ible into bonds, the interest of which is itself
TO be paid in Treasury notes. il will be case
N finance OF that perpetual motion which has
20 far been sought In vain in mechanics. How.
c@sr. II there is any doubt about the construc.
ion OF the bill as II stands, let II be amended
~ oil means, go that the world may under.
stand that We intend to pay the interest on our
i0sns. 10 money, and not in moonshine.
We observe with regret that the Committee
of Ways and Means still adhere 10 their original
idea Of making the circulating Treasury notes
legal tender in the payment of private debts
There is no present overwhelming necessity
which can justify this unconstitutional pro
cedure If these Treasury notes are made
'onverible into Elk per cent. bonds, the inter.
7' upon which in specie is promised and guar.
'nteed by adequate taxation, the depreciation
9pou them is not likely to be so great AZ to
prevent theT common circulation as money.
o.hal' get along, as we did through the bank
snspep'ioos OF 1887 and 1857, when bank notes
we're ordinarily accepted by creditors and in
business transactions. Now and Than n o,.a
tor would demand specie, and the dchtor ho
obliged TO pay a premium in order to oht.;n
u. But nobody thought then Of brs.k;nc
down one Of the great safeguards OF proper,S
by making bank notes legal tender.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
military GAZETTE.
ORDER,

Appoinhng Reverend Bishop .imes and Me Ho,.
oTdoe if0mew Nsh, commissioners 10 ,dsii
snd rsFssvs ~ prisoners Of fhe United Nales
Ord~cd, That the Reverend BIshop Ams,.
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the
honosAble Hamilton Fish, Of New York. be.
ana they are hereby appointed Commissioners to
ysit we prifonen belonging to the army Of the
In Virginia, and elsewhere, and under such
regnlaaons a. may bc prescribed BY the an
tsorities having custody Of such prisoners, re-.
lieve their necessities and provide for theIr
o,mfort, st the expense Of the United States.
10 pursuance Of the order heretofore made On
sols subject; and that said commissioners he
requested Immediately to siepifv. nv teIsSram
70 tnis Department, their acceptance or reiurai
o. tee appointment and report, in person. al
washington, without delay.
4 ~ EDw1N II. STANTON,
. .' Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. LANE,

Ah6 fNESlDENT AND GEN. LANE.
The precise character Of the remarks made
by the President, at the last interview Of Gen
Lane with him, having been made the subject
of public comment, and to some extent, Of
public controversy. we bave been at some
pains to ascertain the truth In respect to It.
Without protesting to report all the obser.
-aticps OF the President, on the occasion re.
t"rred 70, We can assure our readers that he
said, that reflection had satisfied him, tina,
Gen. Zane did not 30 far enough IN refusing Ia
s1rrender fugitive s!ares, that Il ,ras equally IN.
SRsfA for military officers 10 surrender such
s.ares 10 lcyal as 10 disioyh o,eners, and that
svsn II ,cls tanfsi. he people tco,ld mol tolerate
IS being done.
Such declarations are entirely consistent
nth the Instructions given by the Cabinet (of
course with the assent Of the President) to
Cen Butler. at Fortress Monroe, and to Gen.
shsrman commanding the expedition to South
Carolina, They are consistent, also, with the
report of the Secretary Of War, as modified to
suit the Presidents views and, sccording 10
some accounts, by the Presidents own pen.
The practice Of surrendering fugitive slaves,
rhieh has been 80 lamentably common among
our military officers, has never, 40 far as we
know. received the sanction Of either the Presi.
dent Or the Cabinet 1t has not been rcbuk ed
and punished, and prevented, as It ought to
have been, but that is Il siu Of omission, and
not oi commission. II has never been an.
proved or endorsed.
Nj Lincoln remarked, 10 one OF his wayside
speeches. IN coming 10 this capital, that he
must rO" Tie macl,ine (of Cove rnmeut1 as he
T1G.d IT, A part Of this "macl,ine" was an
army "fhccred from top to bottom by bitter
proslsvcry partizans aud fanatics. 1t is not
IN day, or In month, that such machine {"
IAN be made 10 conform to new impulse, and
"a work in new direction.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

Bsrdan's shsrpshootsrs-First regiment
This regiment is at present at Tie Camp oi
lent facilities. There are sixteen companies,
and among them Ill but few deaths have 90.
Cured, and the hospitals are, according to oil
accounts, nearly empty. They have lately got
the order for Sharp's improved ride, 1000 Of
which will shortly be distributed. The regi.
ment prides itself on its drill and discipline
Tho above paragraph is from the New York
Herald, Of yesterday, and is quite erroneous 10
every particular, as we will show to morrow.
There is not more demoralized corps in the
whole army, and they should have been dis.
banded long ago, or placed upon the footing
which Col. Berdan promised when he induced
them to enlist.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
Tns Aesen asd slidell AFFAIR in
France and Russia, /.

By the Europe, ws have The iollow,us ,,sm,,
The FEELING In France,
SUBTRACTION IN OFFICIAL c,aCt n NJ 20. -
ONE PER CENT. ON the, D0URss-rHn STONE
BLOCKADE OF CHARLESTON OFFICIALLY coN.
DENNED. ."N'
The increase in bills disc counted was nearly
81 900 900 francs.
Tho Paris correspondent Of the London
Aorn'ng Post asserts that the French otloinl
circles felt much satisfaction at the pacific
termination Of the Trent affair, while the effect
on the Bourse was an immediate rise Of ono Der
cent. :.
The Paris &oniteur, of the llth, says feel.
ing OF profound regret and Indignation has
oeen aroused In England as well ss France by
inc vindictive act Of destroying the port Of
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

PLENTY TO EAT.-A correspondent of one Of
The Cincinnati papers, describing Gen. Zolli-
Golfers captured camp, says:
To our men, accustomed to live in cold
tents, the rebel camp seemed almost para.
disc. The most Of the regiments were furnishe
with log huts, warm, comfortable, and home.
like. In the commissary department they we're
much better supplied than we have been. No
crackers, but good corn bread and biscuit most
inviting. Coffse, sugar. beef, fat hogs, every.
thing Of the best, and plenty Of it. The South
may be starving, but the Southern army is far
from i. ln clothing and arms alone our troops
have the advantage lover them. Their gunswere,
many Of them. hint.look muskets, shot guns,
and squirrel rifles. But few rifed musket were
found"
Wherever we have surprised the enemy q
camps, we have discovered the same evidences
that be had been abundsatly supplied with
food. It's mere nonsense to talk about starp.
ing the South, with its boundlees extent Of
fertile soil, and millions Of negro lsborer. II
Is in manufactures, including clothing and arms,
not In food, that tho South is deficient.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
ewoaos N. WESTON, EDITOR.
Tuesday, January Is, 1862.
~. Reading Natter ON every psss.xs

Hs- An exceedingly interesting sketch of
Gen. Lane will be found on the outside, copied
from The Chicago Tribune, Of Monday week.
1he facts therein stated are understood to have
been furnished by one who knew his family
lors and WELL and was for many years the In.
innate friend Of bis gallant and lamented
brother, John F. Lane, formerly Of the army
to whom allusiou is made.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

ASSOCIATION LECTURE To.NIGur-Rev. Jous
r!shFoNr, President of the Association, aud the
silver haired poet of hum anity, to Whose ripe
ana lust fame Mr.. Curtis paid such a tribute
N friday evening, will read bis celebrated
poem Inc Golden Calf at the Smithsonian
nan 'o-n'ght' As Mr.. Pierpont is q favoriie
4m'os the warm hearted and intelligent class. 9
represented W The Association audiences, there
can be no doubt of full house
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

Colonel James A. Garfield, who Is now be.
ginning to make himself prominent in Ken.
lucky, is still young man. He was born Of
poor parents, In Cuyahogs county, Ohio. in
1881, and educated at Williams College, where
be enjoyed high reputation for abilities, and
graduated with honors in 1856. he afterwards
became principal Of an academy in Northern
Ohio, and In 1859 was elected to the State
Senate. He has been very prominent mem
Der Of this body since, that time, and was an.
pointed colonel Of an Ohio regiment on the
breaking out Of the rebellion.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

The NV AlDs.-The Senate yesterday, in
executive session, decided that II was not ne.
esssary for them 10 confirm the appointment u
INC newy-appointed Aids for Majors General,
inasmucb as the act authorized the President
W MAKE the appointments, upon the recon-
mendation Of the Majors Ge neral.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
The Feeling in Russia.

Mr. SEWARD CONGRATULATED or u,s % ,,v,,o,,, y
roiLCf-EN0LAND TO BE ASKED voR A sor.rus
GUARANTEE TO RESPECT rHE RIoHrs OF NEu.
TRAILS.
QuEsSsTowS, Jan. II, 1907.
Ihe Journal, fist. Petersburg, publishes an
article sonsrstulating Mr.. Seward upon the
uprightness and intelligence Of bis policy. and
demanding that the front incident may become
the starting point Of negotiations for the rsooe.
milton By the Powers Of common principles
upon the question Of the neutral flag. II also
expects England to give the world solemn guar.
antees for the future, BY signing a convention
which, BY insurins universal respect for the
rights OF neutral Powers, would contribute TO
the maintenance Of peace and mark the pro.
gress Of civilization.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

Such is the prostration of business in St
Lonis, that from G0,000 TO 10000 Inhabitants
are supposed TO have left the city, leaving
whole rows Of stores and dwellings without an
occupant This Ia true, even on the principal
streets. II Is stated as fact, that elegant stores
which last year rented for $4,000 per annnm,
now lease at the rate OF $25 per month. and q
large proportion Of citizens are able TO pay
nothing ut all. Activity Is observable only In
the movement Of troops and military prepare,
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

LAKE DEFEScEs.- The House committee on lake
detences, Of which Mr.. Arnold is chairman, have
been delayed in their operations by the illness
Of General Mcclellan. They have now how. &.
ever, been put in possession of the Generals
views and plans, and are now waiting detailed
estimates from General Totten, which will ens,
BILE them to make full report with regard 10
the defence of the Northern frontier.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

DIPLOMATIC AGENT PROM MEx,co,-Gcnera,
Don Domingo de Golcouria, of New York, ar.
rived in this city yesterday. on business con.
nected with the Mexican Government. The
Generals mission, however, is not to interfere
with the diplomatic functions Of Senior Ro-
mero
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

ARMY MEDICAL DEPARrMENr.-The Sanitary
Commission are endeavoring to bring about a
reorganization Of the army hospital depart
ment. They desire the selection of officers of
the regular Medical STAFF, because of their
efficiency, rather than because of their senior.
ity
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

fohEI"% otFIc.ns.-The late Papal officers
now in the service Of the United States hove n.
we learn, received ordsfs from his Holiness
the Pope, 10 keep themselves in readiness IN
return to Europe at short notice.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

MEXICAN ArFAIRs.-Advices from Mexico con.
firm the statements heretofore made, that the
various parties Of Mexico have united, max.
ing common cause against the European iu.
vaders,
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
OFFICnA.
WAR DEPAArxENr,

Ordered, That the War Department viii bs
ciceed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays against oil other buaness but that which
relates 70 active military operations 10 the neId.
Saturdays will be devoted to the business Of
Senators and Representatives.
Aoudsys 70 the business Of the public.
EDWIN N. STANTON
JszI-u Secretary Of War.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

Twenty five American trotters, ssys the jour.
nal du Bdvre. have arrived at that port, which
were purchased for the Imperial stables. Prince
Napoleon has selected I've Of them Tor bis stud,
and i've for the King Of Italy.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

iae- Under the present charter Of the Rank
"' England as renewed in 1883, ita note. are
ne'e legal tender, but only 80 long a. the y
are redeemed at its counter 10 gold.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
VERY LATE FROM THE SOUTH,
THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION.
THE CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT OF THE
DEFEAT OF ZOLLICOFFER.
FROM THE SOUTH,

1 Aou Sousuoin PsPoEs (VIo r OrtreS0 monroe J
we have the following intelligence:
The Norfolk Day Book Of Saturday contains
not . word 10 relation 10 the Burnside Expedi
tion, excepting q paragraph on the weather,
saying that II is under the impression that the
Burnside Expedition Is the cause Of Il all.
Somebody relieved themselves yesterday, by
wishing that the said feet would either 70 to
the bottom or 60 home, as they we're tired Of
such bad weather, and never expected 70 zee
better while they were menacing The South.
An extract Is given from the Newbern Pro.
gress, Of Thursdsy Last, which says. In refer.
snce to the reported presence Of The feet in
PsHlico Sound, that, up to this writing, ION
Wednesday, we are not sure whether there Ia
now, or ever has been, Yankee gun.boat over
the swaeh at Hatteras or not. The latest news
we have is from Captain Hill, who arrived
hero yesterday from Matamuskeet. Hydc coun-
y, through the sound, and says he saw nothing
10 the sound 10 the shape OF gun.boat. we
shall probably hear more before going to press
q: Colonel G. B. Sipgletary sought and obtain.
ed permission from the commanding general 10
90 on a accommodating expedition down the
river: He left on Tuesday evening. A post.
script, In the same paper added, says that Col.
Slngletary had not arrived when we went to
press, and We are still In doubt.
The rebels ct last admit their defeat In Ken
tucky. The Doy BooL Gays, under the head Of
further particulars OF the Somerset disaster:
Not 30 bad - first reported by our side.
Six thousand Confederates attack fourteen thou.
sand Federala"
The Petersburg Express sends US the follow.
Ing:
"0en. Crlttenden began the attack st seven
O'Clock on Sunday morning. Tho enemy was
supposed to be but tifteen hundred, but Il was
afterwards found out that they were fourteen
"Ge1eral Zoliiconsr was killed early in the
action. General Crittenden was wounded Col.
Carroll tosk command Of the forces and re-
crossed the Cumberland river. Our loss is three
hundred, and the enemy lost four or five hund-
dred. Rutledges and McClung's batteries were
The enemy were repulsed three times. and fell
back TO their Notifications They then out
fanked us, when We retreated % our breast.
works We were surrounded, and crossed the
Cumberland river under FIRE.
Eight O'Clock, Sunday might've lost all
our horses, tents, and equipments; eleven guns
we're spiked or thrown into the river. Coils.
Powell, Butler, Stain, and Cummings, were
wounded. Major Fogg was wounded In the
hip. Zollicoffer's body bad not been recover.
ed. Our forces were SIX thousand strong We
are sthl falling back.
"sEcoND DISPATCH.
Petersburg, January 24.-A dispatch from 4
friend at Knoxville has just been received,
saying that General Crittenden rallied at Non
ticello, and will make . stand there. The dis.
aster 70 our forces was very much exaggerated
by the fugitivea"
The national Republican., 1862-01-28

GENERAL SlGEL.-The resignation Of SBis gen.
tleman not having been accepted, he will not
renew 1t, as we understand. but will hold him.
self in readiness to serve either in Missouri or
on the Potomac.
The national Republican., 1862-01-28
The English Feel3or

The London Morning Post announces that q
thorough understanding had been arrived a,
with the American Government. Not only had
they given the required repsrstion, but in
doing SO, Mr.. Seward will have succeeded IN
impressing on the English Government the nc.
tion that they have not only present indemnity.
but also no small pledge Of future security.
The London Daily Nens Is oulogistic of the
course pursued by the Washington Govern.
ment, and bitterly denounces the policy Of tho
Times and Post.