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The national Republican., 1862-08-23
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Capture of Clarksburg.

NASHVILLE, August 2l.-Yesterday at noon
Capt Atkinson, Of the Fifty sixth regiment,
with twenty men In stockade at EdgeHeld
Junction, was attacked by one thousand guer.
illas. He repulsed them three times, killed
MOrgans adjutsnt and seven prlvstes, wound
ing eighteen, aud finally, alter three hours
eight, drove them oH.
Col. Mason, OF the list Ohio, the same regi-
msnt that war denounced by Gen. Sherman for
| cowardice at the battle OF Shiloh, with three
hundred men and two cannon, In strong en-
trencbments at Carksvills, surrendered without
resistance 10 the same number OF euerillas.
The guerillas were aided by rebels who had
taken the oath Of allegiance.
A large amount Of United States proper ty
WAS ssised, and one hundred soldiers captured
by guerillss at Mawskaw creek, near Edgedsld
junction, and the bridge burned.
General Nelson left Nashville for Louisville
this morning.
Lieut.. Colonel Heffren, OF Indiana, has been
arrested for violating orders.
A dispatch from Russellville says that oil
that is known here Of the cspturs Of Ciarks-
vile Is that Col. Mason surrendered bis whole
command TO guerilla force under A. n.
johnson, Woodward and Gurth.
force at 200, and that Of the rebels at from 400
to 900. Not gun was fired. Mason and bis
men were paroled, and went down the river.
A second despatch says that further infor-
m ,tion from Claiksvilie shows that the sur
render was the most disgrsceful and cowardly
Of the war. The psroled officers were allowed
to carry off their horses and side arms. The
surrender was made to an inferior force OF
rebel cavalry, and Mason and Woodward made
speeches complimenting each other.
FORT D0NEIsON ABANDONED.
New YoRK. August 2l--A special Cairo des-
patch to the Herald states that Fort DOnslson
has been abandoned by the United States
troops. a. large rebel force was approaching
and the post Is now vslueless. there being but
thirty inches of water in the Cumberland river
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
THE MAINE DEMOCRAIIC CONvEN-
TIONi

We see, by the papers, that the intensined
Hunker or proslavery Democratic State Con-
vsntion met in Portland, August 18th. No,
much notice hos been taken Of this gathering
for the very obvious reason, that Il was con
vocation Of seedy, dilap!dated politicians, ol
no possible influence or account.
They passed series of anti war, snti.A
miniNratiOn resolutions, which probably ema
mated from the pen and brain Of that secesh
member d Congress from Ohio, vsllandigbsm
So far as we can observe, from our scquaint
snce with the men constituting that conven.
tion-and we know all of the leaders who
figured there pretty well-we do not know .
single mon Of the tribe who could have written
q series Of so sdroit resolutions. Therefore,
We think Vallsndigham did It. These resolu-
tions will strike the country far a. the
country has time to consider and note them,
and that will be In these stirring times TO q
very limited extent-ss decidedly unpatriotic
and traitrous.
The scope Of these resolutions Ia decidedly
and unmstskably secession. The getters-up
Of this convention, and the plottsrs and mover
in this whole business, have evidently more
sympathy ard fellow feeling with JEFF Dsvis
ana his band Of outlawcd conspirstors Than
with the Government OF the Union and of law
and order.
We know the men constituting this conven.
ton, especially do We know the leaders thereof
and we know that they have never been even
suspected Of having one generous impulse in
behalf of human freedom, or one correct idea
in regard to the rights Of man.
Why, then, should we look to thnm for a gen
srous or even half hearted support Of the
Government in this hour Of the nations great
trial and necessities? They loue slavery and
hate integers" aud in the pursuance Of theil
wicked purpose they but exhibit the innate
deprsvity Of their hearts, and the natural benl
and proclvities Of their minds.
Can men gather grapes Of thorns. or hss Of
thislles: :"
Yes, when what 10 left Of the Maine ",old-cat'
Democracy have, or exhibit, one generous i'm
pulse in behalf Of human freedom, they may
but not till then
Will Bion Bradbury accept this nomination
and consent to stand upon the platform whicl
these friends Of JEFF Davis and his bold, ba,
men have constructed! We shall See. We d
not believe he will; for, however be may diffr
from US in may things his head Is clear, hl
hands are clean, and bis heart is loyal and pa
triOtic, as we think. But we shall see.
We trust the noble-hesrted and patriot
Gen. Jameson, who has tnffered and endure
for the Union cause, will not willingly consen
to the withdrawal Of his name in favor of can
didate, whoever be may be, that stands upo
% Infamous q platform.
Let the Wiggins, the Emorys, the Anderson,
the Boyntons, and men OF no character and n
repute, politically, stand upon such a platform
but let the men Of character, like Jameson an,
Bradbury, spurn IL and spit upon it, and th
patriotic Of all parties will bless them.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
GARIRALDI.

The latest dispatches by the Europa report
thstGsribalda refuses to obey Victor Emsnuel'a
proclamation, and that be reiterates his intention
to march upon Rome. It is added that the en-.
'husiasm for Gsribaldi iu Italy is tremendous,
and 1t was reported that he would soon be at
the head Of fifty thousand men.
The following proclnmations will give the
reader proper idea Of the positions of Gsribsldi
and Victor Emanuel:
PROCLAMATION OF aARBALDI.
The following was issued by Gsribaldi,
dated Bots Fienzi:
Young comrades, the holy cause of our ceun.
try unites US again to-day. Without asking
where we sre going, with smiles upon your
lips, you have hastened hither to 6ght against
arrogant foreign rulers ask only Of Provi-
dence to preserve me your confidence. ! can
promise nothing but tolls and troubles. but
confidently rely upon your self-denial; for
we'll do know you, oh mutilated remnant Of
glorious battles II is unnecessary 10 ak Of you
bravery In the fight; but must ask Of You To
preserve discipline, without which no army
can exist. The Romans by their discipiiRs
were enabled Ia become the masters or the
world. Strive to gain the affections Of the
people, as you knew how to do In 1860, O. well
IA the esteem OF our valiant army, In order tt
bring about The unity Of the country. Upor
this occasion also the brave Sicilians will bs
the forerunners Of the great destinies 70 which
the country Is called.
COUNTER PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.
The King has issued the following procla-
nation:
To NJ PEoPLEr At the time when Europe
Is rendering homage to the wisdom Of the ma
tion. II is psinful 70 see young people carried
away by illusions, and forgsttul Of the duty o
gratitude due t0 our best allies make Of III,
name oi ROme-thAt name which ID The desir,
of all.-ths signal Of war. When the hour fol
the accomplishment OF the enterprise shall Or
rive, the voice Of the king will make itsel
heard. Every other summons Is that Of rs
| bellion and OF civil war. The responsibilit,
and the rigor Of The law will fall upon thosI
who will not listen to my words. shall know
how to preserve the dignity Of the crown an,
Of the Parliament, in order to have the righ
OF demanding from the whole Of Europe justic
for Italy.
GARIBALDI AND THE HUE0ARIANs.
A correspondent of the Brussels Iadepend
ence confirms the report that Garibaldi ha,
issued at the same time manifesto to tn
| Sclaves. which would seem 10 indicate, II hi
language is to be interpreted literally, that
is 10 that quarter he is to attempt an eIpedi
ton. The manifesto Of the Italian patriot
said to be almost equivalent to an appeal I
the Hungarian people to rise 10 insurrection.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
Statement 81 . Released Sur9soa.
WAsBINoroR, August 2l, 1862

BeoesnehS on . A4loose0 Bur8o0os
WAsBIS0roH, August 2t, 1862.
M. EDlroR: have just returned from the
South, and wish to make short statement
concerning the prisoners Of war Of the western
army. was Internationally released BY the
rebel Secretary Of War, the 9th Of August, after
having been retained as prisoner Of war for
about four mouths aud half.
During my captivity I was principally en-.
gagged In taking care of our wounded and sick
soldiers, who were very badly cared for by
their espLors, in consequence Of which volun
teered my services. received, while in the
various hospitals At Montgomery. Atlanta, aud
Chattanooga. about three hundred dollars from
Union citizens for the benefit Of our sick sol
diers. l also sold my surgical instruments,
the only thing saved Of all the medical stores
Of the regiment, and which l carried of the
field on my arm, the prccseds OF which also
appropriated in buying such articles that the
sick were In need Of.
When the soldiers sick in the hospital at
Atlanta we're able To travel, they were all sent
to Macon, Georgia, 10 be imprisoned, and
was sent to Madison, Georgia, where about two
hundred Of my brother officers are confined,
tOSoLiCi WIN uoucisib nI0 iohtibNi
for safe keeping, where ! remained until re.
leased.
Now. the fact l wish 10 bring before the
public Ia this: that in Madison there are officers
who have galantly fought for the Union cause
10 Q seriss Of battles-W Wilson's Creek, Fort
Donelson, Somerset, KY, and Shil0h-whu
| have been prisoners OF war for nearly five
months, subjected 10 bad rstions and insults by
the rebels, yet they have borne II oil without
murmur, thinking the Government would
relieve them as soon % II could conveniently
do 40.
| When the news of the negotiations Of ex-
change was received, they had high hopes o.
soon being on their way home to join theil
respective commands. However, In this they
were disappointed, as prisoners newly capturet
were called for and exchanged, while they
were apparently forgotten and unnoticed
Whether this 10 Intentional or unavoidable,
will not express Oh opinion, but do know tba
the officers sre becoming very much discsur-
aged, and some Indignant thinking the Gov
ernment partial 10 her defenders.
The Western men, from their record on th,
battlefield, and the alaority with which they
have responded 10 every demand of the Gov
eminent, deserve and demand the same resppc
and attention shown to them n TO any othe
department Of the grand army defending thi
glorious Republic. 1t would undoubtedly b.
Of great advantage 10 the service In the Wes
II these men were released; and may II b,
hoped the Government will make some effor
to accomplish that end!
A RELEASED SHILOH PRISONER.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

REPoRrER ARREsrrD-Nr. Isham, the Mem
phis correspondent Of the Chicago Times, hal
been arrested on an order from Gen. Grant, fol
publications "talse iu fact and pernicious 10
tendency" He Ia now In the military prison
10 this city, but will be sent to the penitentiary
at Alton for confinement I'LL the war Ii over
unless sooner relieved.
It was NJ. Isham who first reported the ap-
pearance of ten iron-cisd steamers 10 Mobile
harbor, and again reported the.conHrmation o.
hts first dispatch.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
OROPOsALs ZOE OATS AND HAY,
DKPor QuAlTRRMAsrRR'sO OrFIcs,
Corner Eighteenth b and @ sts.,

DEPOT QuARTkRhAsTRR's OrFICs,
Corner Eighteenth and @ sts.,
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received At this
Once until Friday, the 9Th day Of September, at u
G5O tooj one hundred and atty thousand bushels Of
oats and t6o, 900 tons Of Hay;
HAY to be good merchsntable rrnornr, put up In
bales aud delivered, at $4,000 two thousand POUNDS
OARS to bs Of . good nsrchantsbe quality, put up
OATS JAS viii " Ss received % % BY Weight at tsD thirty
pouads to the bushsl.
Sacks to bs furnishsd without extra charge to the
Delivery to be made In the city Of wsshius,on
within !ai) twenty Ave days from the date Of'hs
PROPOSALS.
tons q hay and Upwards. and for oooj niy thou.
sand bushela Of oats and upwards
The proposi Ions 'or the hay and oats may be upon
from ano Without reference @ 70, each hh oher 0'"'''
The full name and post oflce adde's Of the bidder
mqst .RGsef, M \; In ,s ne Rr9Rosai; 's An =, a.
Of al! the parties must spp.ar, or the bid will Be
con,dt red as the individual proposal Of the parIer
Proposals. from di.loyal partie, will not be con.
sidsred, and AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE MUST Acoon
Proposals must be addressed to Coousl d. II.
D. O., apd should be plaialy markell Proposafs f,r
Oats and Hay"
GUARANTEE
The ability OF the bidder to ll tho contract should
1t be awar I'D 10 him, mu DO gusrsntrtd by two
responsible psrsonR, whoe iguatures must be aps
pended to the guarantee:
shown BY The osl osrtassa Of the CLERK e ~ The S
nears:t District Court, or Of the United States D.
bidders must be present 10 persou when the bids
ste opened, or their proposals will not be consid
Bord, equal in amount to half the sum TO be re-,
n m Ne mad kv ha
csssful bidder upon signing the contract -
sss SS1s SSss e ss :n Win
.ad ready TO be produced when the contrast d
Blanks for bods can be procured upon application
bs!ng made ~ :. ,hIs Oaos either personally, BY let
R6r,n Of Guarantee.
We, -, Of the county Of, and State OF
-, and -, Of the county OF -, aud State
o. do hereby guarantee that --b able 70
proposiion apd that should hi. proposi don be 70
ospted he will at once enter into contract In 40
eordance herewith.
pared to become his securities
(To this guarantee must be appended the ofnoIal
certificate sbovs mentiontd.J s'
INSPECTION, DELIVERY, ETC.
All Oats and Hay contracted Tor under tn adye,.
tisement will be rlgidly inspected and such ss do
be rejected.
Paymeat to be made up,n the completion of the
contract, or no soon thereafter 10 the Depot Quar-
master shall bs In funds
Any iuformslity In the bid, or non conform ,nos
with the terma Of this advertisement, will ensure
the rejection Of the proposal.
Del very to be made st the Railroad Depot or si
one Of tho Government Whsrves In the City Of
Washington.
The Depot Quartsrmsster reserves to himself the
right to reject any all bids ths, he may deem ,e
high.
d H. RUCKER,
Colonel and Depot QuArtermsstsr
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
LATE AND INTERESTING 1RoH HlcH.
MuUD

LATE AND INfkR@fIM0 HkOH xICH-
MvND.
The Brooklyn Times says that lady and
her two daughters have just arrived ffop(11ch-
mond, having left II . week ago lest " b.
day morning. They say that q mass ml Ing
was held before the recent battles, and II vas
debated whether or not they should burn the
city. JEFF Davis had moved bis family away
aud Hsxall, . wealthy man and large mill
owner, who made an address, recommended
that as Jen. had nothing Of any value 10 the
city but his trunks, he had better take them
and 90. The mayor, Joseph Mayo, however,
said they would die rather than surrender the
city-thsy would fight 10 the last. This
seemed 70 be the feeling Of the meeting, al.
though many Of the property ownsn would
have much preferred to see the city taken than
10 have II laid In ashes.
The Union feeling 10 much stronger 10 Rich.
mond than has been supposed. There are
many enemies 70 the cause Of secession there
who get together quietly and talk over the
state Of the country. They oil long for The
time when the old flag shall again float over
over the city, but sre somewhat disheartened
at the turn things have recently taken. They
are nearly all bitter sgsinst Mcclellan, and
think he ought to have pouncsd down upon
Richmond before jackson came up with hli
reinforcsments, aud again while he was away
attacking Pope The enemy have been in au
uneasy state. They would rather have Nc
Clellan take the city than Pope, because they
think the former general would chow them
more mercy. The order Of Pope respecting
conHscation has been interpreted there "a
include the property Of Union men as we'll o.
secsesionists, and hence rather bitter feeling
against him has been eogsndered on both sides.
hagruder was tried by = court martial fol
being drunk ct Malvern Hill, and acquitted
He denied having touched liquor that day. As
says be has sworn 70 drink no more until this
war 10 over.
Bsauregsrd Is still an invalid ct the springs
and his physician says he will never recover
sufiicisnt 10 take command OF an army.
Whltky, excitement, and exposure have brough,
disease 10 bis vitals that be csn never shake
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

THs POSTAGE CuRRrNCY.-Ths Treasury De.
partment is constantly receiving the new post
age currency, and some Of them are already In
circulation. Remittancss for the purchase Of
this species Of currency to the amount Of
$4,000 have already been received at the
Treasury Department.
The public IL cautioned 10 be careful In sep.
arating the bills from each other ~ they al
come in sheets, not 10 tear them or clip OF the
corners, a. the same rules will be applied te
these as 10 other Treasury notes.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

SAk. OF CANNON TO TIE SEcEssIosrsr-Ths
Government cannon. consisting Of four large
brass pieces, were sold ON Wednesday nigh
last, at private sale, to Senor Beresmoits, and
shipped next day 10 the United States.
We understand that the sale was effected By
the secesh party, st IL osnts per pound, and
las caused great Indignation throughout th,
city, the property being considered worth q
least eighteen cents at Panams.-Panama Sta,
t.nd Herald, Aug. 2.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

In Washington sre respectfully rsni.ded that the
adjourned meeting of the Massachusetts Solsiers'
Melief Association, will be held IT the Avenue
Housr, cjrner Of 3 'yenth street Esd PennsyiyaniA
aunas ,oa MONDAY EVENING next, at halt pest
seven o'clock. I'd. Id.
All having at heart the interest and welfare Of
the gallant sons Of the old Bay stats, fighting tho
bait rs Of their country, are respectfully invited 70
BE- present.
Per order. ~ sa-3t
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
From Fortress Monroe.
Tho Evacuation Of WilliamSbuFg...lhe TOwI
Reported 10 have been Burned.

FoRTREss MONROE, August 2l.-Willisms.
burg was evacuated by the Union troops q,
four O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The guard
was commanded by Maj. Stetsoa and consisted
Of five companies Of the Fifth Penney)van
regiment. They came down and Joined their
regiment. II was reported that Williamsburg
was burned last night, but IL needs conhrms.
ton. There was large fire seen In that direc
ton from dark until late hour last night
There has been no skirmishIng since The army
moved down the Peninsula.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
Indiap Outragss In Minnesota.

ST. PAUL. Ainn., Aug. 2l.-The Indians In
Meeker county, Of this State, exAsperstsd at
the non reception Of the money due them by
the Government, attacked the whites In the
town Of Acton, and killed several persons, In
cluding men, women, and children. Several
are also reported 10 have been massacred at
the lower agency.
The settlers are alarmed and are coming
down the Minnesota river. Four companies,
under the command Of ex Gov. Sbley, are
ordered 10 the seen Of the disturbance.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
BY NTELEGRAPH.
Junction Of Gems. IoClellan's,
Pope'sj and Burnsids's
Forces.
Rebels eee.fSihs Harrissa's Landing.

New York, Aug. 22.--The Commercial AdUr
isr says Il hae information that junction Of
NcClellan's, Pops's, and Burnside's forces hai
been effected.
The same paper adds: Reliable advices from
James river stats that the rebels now occupy
Harrison's Landing and their plckets extend
as far ~ the Chickabominy."
A large portion Of our guuboat Aotilla, with
the nagshlp, wss 10 the neighborhood Of Harri.
sons Landing and wnl probably give the rebel'
taste Of their quality.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
M HOW LOST now RESTORED
.ua PubisAad, IN Sealed knvelope Price Sis Cenis

A LECTURE ON THE NATURE, TREAT
nal Weakness, Involuntary Emissions, sexual I,s
biliGy, and lnpedmsnts to Marriage generally
Nervousness, mplion, Epilepsy and Fits; Men
tai and Physical Incapacity, resulting from Self
Abuse, 10. BY hosr. j. CuLvEawELL,l Z. d. ,suthsl
OF the Green Book, 40.
"a Boon t0 Thousands or suasrsrs,"
Sent under seal, In plain envelope, TO any address
stamps, BY DR.. Oh. J. O. KLINE,
1877 Bowsry, New Yolk,
aug I-smifdAw Post Ohhos Box, A,sSS
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
Saturday, August %, 1852.

~ All persons who have failed TO receive
this paper by applying to the agents, can, by
leaving their names at the etfics and prepayipg
their subscription, have their papers served BY
q special carrier from the Office.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

RELEAsED FROM FORr McHENRY.--Ar. Thos.
b sulizsr, news editor Of the Maryland Ne,os
Sheet, arrested on Thursday night Of last week,
and confined at Fort McHenry, was yesterday
release are that he shall not afford aid or com.
tort to the enemies Of the United States, nor
will he connect bimself In like position with
any other newspaper during the war.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

- 0rset Psnnsylvania aoats.-The
qui 'le,t and safest route to the Northwest and
Southwest: Two through trains daily, and one o.
Sunday. 8oldien' tioksts at GovsrAment estss 70
lckez snd further informailon apply as the oos Of
the "Great Peansylvapia Route !" northeast corner
iionai Hot~I Ofnos open from ) .. n. TO 0 D. m.
IN sundays TO p. N. T.
aug Sly Agent
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
Testing Rifles.

PHuADsLPHIA, August a. Rafsls repeat
ing rife 10 now being teetsd at the U. s. srse.
nal at Bridssburg. by order Of the War Depart
nent Practice this afternoon very satisfactory
from firing forty times In eighteen seconds
with remarkable accuracy, Notwithstanding
high wind prevailing at times across the river.
The distance waa thirteen hundred yards.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

~ Batchelor's Hair Dys-Ths Best ls
shs Worid.-William A. Bstcheiof's celebrated
Hair Dye produces color net to Be distingulshsc
froa nstue warranted not to injars The Hair In III.
least remedies the III effects Of bad dyes and inys
OF ates the Hair for hfs. GREY RED, or RUSTY
leaving the hair son and beaatifai. Bold By Il
Druggists, 10.
AG The Geuuiue 10 signed WILLIAM
BAfCHELOR, On he fss~ ssdes Of each ba
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, (Lats 2ss Broad
way and 10 BoadJ New York ny . 1y
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
A New Irish Regiment in Mas
BaChUset

RosroN, August 2l.-The Governor has
granted authority to raise = new Irish regi-
ment for nine months. II 10 proposed to invite
General CorcOran 10 speak Ut Fsneuil Hall,
with view TO stimulate recruiting.
The Maine Seventeenth regiment left Port
land to-day for the war.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23
Death of Rear Admiral Read.

PHILADELPHIA, August 22.-Rsar Admiral
George Campbell Read, governor Of the naval
asylum at this city, died this morning. Ad.
mirsl Read WAS q native Of ireland, and was
appointed from the Stats Of Pennsylvania, en-
tsring the service 10 1904.
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

Colonel Corcoran says that General Prince,
who was taken In the recent battle beyond
Culpeper, Is kept In q prison over dead.
from Gen. Pope's army are shsmefnlly treated
The national Republican., 1862-08-23

~ Notics.-Men Of color, who sre Ia hyor Of
emigration from the United Btates, Are invited 70
open oorespoodenoe with Rsv. JAMES MITCn
ELL, Commistcnsr of Enigration, Washington, , D.
G Who will aid them to all Information Nihlp his
power toucting Central America, Liberia, Hsyu, Cr
WaskinotoW, D. O., August Is, 1861 - is-st