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Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
PER SOEAL..

POLITICAL, MUSICAL, AND DRAMATIC.
SENATOR MCDoUGALI is at Willard's.
MAJOR SrRLEY, captured at Chancclorsyille,
arrived in the city ycstcrhay,
MAJOR GENERAL BUTLER is expected in town
soon
GENERAL MERRrnrTH Is not going to the
field At present
GENERAL CRAWFORD has entered upon his
new duties.
GENERAL BANKS, according to a correspon-
dent in New Orleans, is fast growing in favor with
all classes in his department.
MAI. GEN. BuTTERFELD, chief of Gen. Hook
er's staff, is in town to-day, and has had long in
terview with the President
HUMPHREY ANTHONY, ofSoulh Adams, Mass,
in his 95th year, laid = rod OF stone wall one day
last week. smart Old gentleman.
WDow MEHITABIE Potter. Of South Adams,
Mass completed her IoOth year on Tuesday last
and makes her own bed yet. That's more than
aone l6 year old ''mrlcs du in these days.
Mile ANNETTI GAILErrI, the superb dan.
Seuse, who has tee" iUr"r"g Nil the heads Of the
patrons OF the CnTrrrUrB by her pirouettes, will
ROBERT GwYNN, ESQ, at present justice il
the First ward, Baltimore, has been appointed in
spector of iron-oad vessels. He has been employ
ed az Overscer and draugutsman in the principa
foundries IN this country,
GENERAL MARTINDiLE, Military Governor o
the Dirtriot Of Columbia, arrived in the city thu
morning, AFTER a visit to his home In the state O
/ New York, and will Immediately resume the du
ties of his Office.
| MAJOR GENERAL CoUCH, next officer in ranl
to General Hooker IN the Army Of the Potomac
has hcen in town few days Yesterday he paid
visit to Gen. DevenS, who was wounded on tn
| first days battle at ChongcllOrsviIIc.
GEN. JAMES NYE, Governor Of Nevada, al
rived in town TO day from New York His retur
to his new territorial home among the mountain
has been delayed by important otHcial business.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

THE COUNUH.-In tho Common Council last
evening, the resolution authorizing the sale of GER
tain wharf lots, which was returned without the
approval OF the Mayor, was taken up, and, after
spirited discussion, defeated, thereby sustaining
the Mayors veto. lsproperty, it's now thought,
will he sold at auction TO the highest bidder.
A NARROW EsoAPE.-Y estcrday afternoon,
whilst Sergeant J. D. Wakefield and Benz. Houser
one of the guard at the Aqucduot Bridge, were
bathing three or four hundred yards below the
bridge, Wakefield was suddenly seized with n
cramp, and when discovered Wa 10 nearly eX-
hausted that 1t was with great dlncuIty his COM
pAniOn could save him and carry him ashore, a
distance Of about 30 or 10 yards. They are both
members Of company D, First independent bata-
lion one Hundred and Fifty-seventh Pennsylvania
volunteers. Sergeant Wakefield is stationed at
the Chain Brldgei he was merely on visit here.
Run AwAY.-About O'Clock yesterday eve
ming, horse attached to buggy ran at a furious
rate up the canal. Several citizens endeavoTed to
stop him, but to no purpose. Finally, he was
brought to a halt by the guard at the northern
end of the AQueduct bridge. No person was in the
vehicle.
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERs.-TwO mlscrcants,
named McCulloh and Tompkins, have been lately
seen prowling by night around the college, much
to the disturbance Of that peaceful nelghboThood
Last evening they appeared again. Detectives
Strong and King have been set on their track.
MARINE LIsT.-ArrivdlS- Steamer Devcnney,
Bristow, Phila.j mdse.
Steamer swan, Rose, Belle PlAinj light
Schr. Algerian, s. Plercy, jackson, Nanticokee
river, Md; wood to Dixon King.
schr Ocean Herald, Wylie, Portland, Mel hay
and plaster to Government and Others.
Schr. Yankee Doodle, Nanclicf, Alex; light.
Schr Elizabeth and Eleanor, Hudson; same.
Schr. SaIah Lavinla, Fort Washington; light.
Barge Perkins and MeCann, DOnnel Aqua
Creek; camp equlpagc
Barge Golden Age, Chapman, Aqua Creckj old
wagons.
Barge Wandering Boy, Doughertyj same.
Barge Margaret Y, Hagerty; same
Boats, mostly from Little Falaj 10000 to Jno. A.
Knight.
Departures.-Ste steamship salvor, Mott, New York,
| mdsG.
schr. Moses C. Leonard, Lavltt, Providence II. III
coal from Rays Docks.
schr Glenwood, Bayles, South Glssenhury, Ct.i
coal from same.
Schr. G. L. Bayles, Tooker, EorwIeh, Cti coal
| from same.
schr. Carrie Wells, Brown, Fall River, Mass
coal from ABnew's Docks.
schr. d. G. Huse, KemptOn, New York; coal
| from Cumberland G. \ l. Co.
| Schr. Elizabeth and EeAnore, HUDSON New
York; coal from same.
Schr Sarah LayinlA, Nrost, Dghton, MSis'i coal
from Borden Mining Go.
Matter in relation to the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal Is necessarily crowded out to-day
RusIness ia prostrate. Markets unchanged.
HerTings selling 81 Perthousand' shad have dis
appeared
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
FROM BANKS DEPARTMENT.
The Guns Of Port Hudson SiIenCed.
The Fort Probably Captured.
NEW CAMS NEW s.

New YORK, May 22.-The steamer Matanzas,
from New Orleans on the 18th, has arrived.
Among her passengers is Col. John s. Clark,
of Gen. Banks's staff.
At midnight on the Sth instant, our mortar
fleet, assisted by the gunboat Essex and the
sloop of war Richmond, commenced bonn
bardment of the lower batteries of Port Hud-
son, and kept 1t up for an hour without a re-
spOnse.
At 3 a. IN. the batteries again bombarded,
and continued to do so until 4.30, when the
enemy replied. Firing became rapid on both
sides. The Essex was strnck, but not injured.
The Richmond with full broadside silenced
the Cnemy's guns. None of our vessels were
injured.
The Erd'S correspondence, from which the
above is taken, intimates that good news will
fill the next letter. Lieutenant Colonel Black
burn, Sixth Illinois cavalry, died at Osyka from
wounds.
AN the coloTed regiments in General Banks
department, excepting the engineer corps, have
been turned over TO General Ullman, who has
entire control Of their equipment and organiza.
tion.
In addition TO the present four regiments,
there are already twenty-five hundcd recruits
in camp. General Ullman will Immediately
proceed TO organize a corps d'Armee-infantry,
artillery and Cavalry-under white officers.
All places Of public resort In New Orleans,
excepting churches, are ordered TO display the
National flag, and all places of amusement 10
commence and close their performance with
! National airs.
/ Capt. Y. 2. johnson, TWenty-ffth Connect
cut, died in Now Orleans on the llth.
] Admiral FHrragut was serenadCd by the
/ Unionists of New Orleans, on the night Of tho
! 18th.
The steamer United States, from New York,
arrived at New Orleans on the 18th instant.
. Gen. Mcmillan and Lieut.. Col. Stevens, are
| passengers in the Matanzasi also, two hundred
and forty-seven discharged soldiers.
The sloop-of-war Juniata, arrived at Key
/ West on the 18th.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
Post Mortsm DssertIon.

Day before yesterday morning the body Of
soldier, exhumed for the purpose of being sent
to Washington for embalment, was placed on
board the John Brooks at Aqua Greek. Four
strong black men carried the corpse with
avertcd faces to avoid the unwhol0somc odor
which arose from the dccomposed remains, and
in due time the box arrived at Sixth street
wharf in this city. But when the agents OF
Drs. Brown and Alexander stepped on board to
seize the sacred deposit, 10! the cage was
found empty-the bird had flown. Subsequent
Investigation led to the belief that one of Uncle
Sans soldiers had run away from his regiment
In n coffin
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
THE PIRATE SEM M E s .
IIE LEAVES TIE ALABAMA.
A New Craft Ready for Him.
IN Indiaman Destroyed.

NEw YORK, May 22.-Bermuda dates of the
9Th instant give as a rumOr that Semmcs has
resigned command of the Alabama to the first
officer, and taken command Of a tine COnfed
crate ship mounting twenty-five guns.
The schooner Sunny South, at Bermuda, re-
ported that on the 24th of April, latitHde 81,
longitude n, she passed tho wreck of a vessel, ,
bottom up. ON tho previous day she saw
several chests Of tea, and picked up one Of
them, the contents Of which were spoiled by
the salt water. 1t Ia surmlsed that the wreck
is that Of a homcward-bOund East lndiaman,
destroyed by the Alabama.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

A NEW ISyESTI0a.-AgainL L,e "A psernl and
valuable invent on been patented hv ,Tr po,yI.,I
Cromclen the use nj which VIII ac, ount a. a nor
ioct and correct Indication for all persons traveIp
in city railway passenger cars, ferries, 90. and
wherever entrance charge is rAde Tor ndmissi,n
Ec have the model before us, and are informed 4,
miIh he exhibited this week, at alternate night. NJ
fEC three principal hotels Of this city StucI
holder Of railroads and the curious Will Rnd In
mis- production an entirely different, complete
rrrr.lu TO science for Its object, that all the
receipts would flow TO the Golfers where It proper.
by belongs. We are requested to say that a fun
NA, working machine, styled by name RB an Ia
Simultaneous Detective Indicator, will be put In
operation. in a short time, at the office OF the
yatCntees-Cromeien Crisp, No. ssS PennsylvA
alS avenue
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
FROM NEAR CHARLESTON
SklRMlsH ON MORRIS ISLAND.
The outer Forts to be Attacked.

New YORK, May 22.-The storcship Courier
brings news Of a small engagement on the night
Of the l4th inst, between detachment Of our
forces and about 100 rebel soldiers on Morris
Island, in which the latter were driven back
across the creek. Our loss was one man slight
ly wounded.
the Monitors would attempt the reduction Of
the outer forts along the beach before again
attacking Fort Sumter.
A British and a French man-of-war arrived at
Charleston on the l4th inst.
A flag Of truce boat from Charleston was re-
fused admlttance by the blOCkadGrs within their
lines, on the ground that similar boats were
used as 9ags oftruco to dcceptively obtain in
formation.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
unaT.H vvoRDRI

"vHxSEyER TmI (Tm RKBEIs) HAVn TIN
., .ovvSl. TuET nnrvH nnRoRn fHHh ngro TK1rR
" RISES THE soUTHERN FEoPLE, AID THRI
" WOULD ALSO pRTvH %. THUsT THnN HOf,
" wTRR rHHY ABtH, THrT would INVADE AND
e pr1rpoT Us WITHOUT NERoH. ABSOLUTELY
ASSURED or THRsR THIsob, l An AMAZED THAT
"ArT or COULD THrK or 'fRAcH on AMI
" TERMs.' He VINO ENTERTAn's THE sENrIsfENT
&C. IS TIT OMIT TO M A SLAVE He WHO UTTERs
" IT AT rms THE, MoREovIR, 10 A TRAITOR TO
" MS COUNTRY, WHO DEaEHvBs THR sooRF AND
corTRMFT OF ALL HONORABLE MHF."-hose-
,zans, to The General ASSEMBLY, Of ono, FsorudTg
1888
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
The Mississippi FIotilla.

CAIRO, May 22.-Thc steamer City of Alton,
from below has arrived. Our gunboats have
asccndcd Red river from Alexandria. The
Price succeeded in breaking rebel raft loose,
which hOated out Of the way, while our boats
proceeded up the river to Harrsonhurg, where
they shelled the rebel battery two hours with
ont taking Il.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

PRorosALs.--It will be seen, from an adver-
tisemcnt in another column, that proposals are
desired by the Navy Department for materials
at the Kittery, Charlestown, Brooklyn, Phlla-
dclphia, and Washington navy-yards.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
THE LATEST.
GRANTIS VICTOR!
Capture Of ,Vieksburg! \
OFFICIAL DISPATCH!
SENT TO THE PRESIDENT |!
81 GUNS TAKEN!
LARGE NUMBER OF PRISONERS TAKEN.
DETAILS MIN G.
THREE CHEERS FOR GRANT.
SENT TO THE PRESIDENT !
81 GUNS TAKEN!
LARGE NUMBER OF PRISONERS TAKEN.
DETAILS COMING
THREE CHEERS FOR GRANT,

We are permitted by the President to make
tho following glorious announcement. We
have no time for comments. The news speaks
for itself.
Received by the President at 1880 p. IN;
MEMPHIS, TENN, May 90, 1868.
Col. Anson stagcr, Washington, D. c.:
Official information from below to wednes-
day. Gen. Grant has captured Hnlnes' Bluff
and the entire works of vicksburG, large num-
bcr of prisoners, and ffty-scvcn pieces of artil'
lcry.
Battle still raging with every prospect oi
capturing the entire force in yicksburg. We
hold jackson, Black River bridge, and Haines
Bluff.
Report making mp for Washington.
W. q. FULLER,
Asst Manager Telegraph.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
New School and Old school PrssByterlOns.

PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-Thc General As
sembly (New school) Presbyterian Church,
have unanimously adopted resolutions for
stated union and friendly interchange by COM
misslonrrs, with the Old School Assembly, and
appointed Rev. Robt. W. Patterson and Hon.
Wm. II. Drown, to represent tho New School
in the General Assembly now in session at
Pnnrln I'LL lnnlS.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
SecOndEditiOn
Fo5R o'cEooK, P.M
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
Operations in the Cumberland and
~ Tennessee Rivers.

The Navy Department this morning received
the following detailed report nom Admiral
Porter -
MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON, FLAGSHIP BENTON,
Mouth Of Red Ripsr, May u, lses.
SIR have tho honor to enclose herewith q
report from Lieutenant Commander Leroy
Fitch, in relation to operations in the Tcnnes-
see and Cumberland rivers.
(signed) DAVID d. PORTER,
Acting Rear Admiral,
Commanding Mississippi Squadron.
Hon. GIDEoS WELEs, Scc'y Navy.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
THEo. F. STOKES, sec'y.

To CONFERENCE.-The advertiser having
been restored to health in a few weeks, by very
simple remedy, after having suffered several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, consumption, is anxious to make known
to his fellow-sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire 1t, he will send COPY Of the
prescription used (ree Of charge) with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA BRONCHITIS, sc. The only object or the
advertiser In sending the prescription, s to bene-
at the afflicted, and spread Information which he
conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as It will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings county, New York,
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
NOTICE.

THIS PAPER Is NOW FURNISHED BY CAR
aIERs TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS CITY AND
IN GEORGETOWN AT THIRTY CENTS PER
MONTH.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
WhnInsnls EI.mptIon.

A New York Councilman has introduced
resolution to pay tho exemption fee of every
citizen drafted who is not able to pay the
money himself. 1t would cost the city S3,OOO'-
900 to carry out this proposition.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Sold by Green IL VIII
lIAms, three handsome building lots on Twelfth
street, between Maryland avenue and street
south. Lnt 10 was purchased by DR.. Morgan at 4
cents per foot. Lots II and 10, by Edward WsHen,
ESQ, at . cents per foot.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

~ Ice CREAM AND WATER ICES, wholesale
and retail Hotels boarding retail stores,
parties, fairs, eNcuTaions and suffers furnished at
the lowest prices. Families supplied with the beat
cream ard confectionery, and delivered TO any part
of the city and Georgetown, at the Baltimore Con
fectOnerv, Sixth street between G and "
my 23-lm JAS SBAF FIELD
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

HORSE ESTEALTNG.-Martin Barker, a Govern
ment teAmSter, was arrested yesterday by officer
Clements, of the fourth precinct, charged with
stealing two horses from soott's 800" He was
fully committed for court.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

EoEun7 have been seat away from the arInory
at springfield for somc time, and the supply In
the arsenal Is rapidly Increasing. There are
now about 10000 on hand, 10000 Of which are
packed ready for shipment
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

THE .FUGITIvR SLAVE CASE STILL UNSET
TLED-The case OF Hall, a colored man, fugitive
from labor, claimed by Geo. W. Duvall, OF Mary
land, was yesterday discharged by Justice Wylie,
on the ground that he had no authority to issue
the writ OF hGbsds coTpuI. Subsequently he was
arrested and placed in the custody Of Superintend
ent webb, Mr.. Dean, counsel for the colored man,
went to Mr.. Webb and demanded that Hall be re-
leased.
Mr.. Webb not wishing to discharge him, turned
him over to the Military Governor. About eleven
o oclock this morning, Marshal LAmon had long
interview with the Military Governor relative to
the conflict of Jurisdiction. The case was further
postponed until Monday, at II o'clock, when 1t will
he finally determined.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
Hospital Mt Lexington, KY, Destroyed.

CrNcGvNATI, May 29.-The Medical College,
at Lexington, Kentucky, used for a Govern
ment hospital, was completely destroyed by fire
at noon to-day. The sick were safely removed.
The loss is 100000,
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

THE DISEASES OF ERRoR.-(Les Maladies
fErreT.)-I, John D. Ogden, NJ. D., author and
publisher Of the above work, do hereby promise
man who will write for It, sample copy Tor peru
sal. The proper study Of mankind is Man. This
valuable work is issued and sent forth for the ben
eft Of suffering humanity It treats in simple
language on all the diseases of Error, Including
Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debility, Indigestion,
Melancholy, Insanity, Wasting Decay, Impotency,
scrptions for their permanent cure, together with
much valuable information. All who favor me
with desire to read my work shall receive a sam.
pie copy by return mail, free OF charge
Address JOHN d. OGDEN, Md,
my lS-3m No. 90 Nassau at New York.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
SPECLAII NOTICES.

AT THE CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Finn
street, between and + streets, the regular ser
vices are heldeyery sabbath, at n q, m. and ~ ~
m, Sabbath School at 81 I'm.
Prsaehing tomorrow, BY the pastor, RsvaT.. n.
HowLETT. The public are cordially invited. Seats
free. '' " tts
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
Hot, Hotter, HottsstI

What would Pennsylvania avenue be like in
this weather without the sprlnkling carts We
shudder think of 1t.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

THE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA RoUTE.-The
quickest and safest route to the Northwest and
Southwest. Two through trains daily, and one on
Sunday. SoldierB' tickets at Government rates to
all the principal points In the North and West.
For tickets and further information apply at the Of
hce Of the "Great PennBylvaniA Route, )" northeast
corner PennBylvaniA avenue and Sixth street. un-
der National Hotel. Once open from .. m. TO
p. m.ion Sundays to 4p. m.
K. o. NORTON,
aug AGENT
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
AIES.
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A GENGx SoAs 42ELoR 2E . SONS
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We are constantly receiving a full supply OF
these celebrated DRAUGHT ALEs, direct from
MeBsrs. John Taylor Sons In casks and half sABks,
and solicit the patronage OF citizens and the trade.
BATES WOOD,
229 Pennsylvania avenue,
ian q opposite WlllArl Hotel.
NEW LETTERS PATENT.
~ Certificate No. IS, 800, May %, 1852
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The Advantages of this Invention are that
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for
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For the great benefit of Chartered COmpAnieB-Rs
City Passenger Railroad Cars, Ferry Boats Of the
various cities, and Foot Passengers over Brldges.
THIS MACHINE lie not at the control Of ConduO-
tors or Gate Keepers-is In no way complicated
comment by us tins saving point Is unnecessary;
1t IL an invaluable
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Against the too.oftcn practced
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Its general use is also wherever Moneys are paid
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On their different Tiers, and all other Public Places
of Exhibitions Large EiFBtsclAHs Hotel Dining
Rooms, (PrOprietors Of which will save a quarter
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Race Courses, Wheel Vehicles, and last, though
not least, this principle prevents Fraudulent Re.
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p. accommodations from those having use
for such Machines addressed to the Undersig gned,
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EOR SALE.---A RARE CHANCE TO
l. invest Any one Wishing to engage in the
Livery Business, will do well to call immed lately
at the Livery and Sale STABLE corner of Bridge and
Market streets, GeoTgethwn, d. C., and examine
the stock and Outht, as 1t will be sold a bargain
The stand iB the best In town, and doing first rate
business. satisfactory reasons for selling, and
books exhibited may 22-6ts
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

DEATHS OF SoLDIERs.-The following deaths
have occurred siRce our last report
Allen Chandler, nth Pa. cavSryi Peter Sing, 18th
Pa; George Vastbinder, Ssth N. VI Henry Emory,
iIst N. VI Peter Camp, 73d N. VI Hamilton c.
Rankin, 2d Pa. artillery James Stanley, Cd r. l.;
Pitts s. Windsor, ID r. l.; George L. Brown, 18th
N. H.; James Naloy, II5th Pal Patrick Hughes,
esd Pa; Daniel Reed, l35th Pa.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

CRIMINAL COURT.-Judge Olin presiding.-
Saturday, Nay 6S.-In the case Of Mary L. Ellis,
alias Hl Indicted for petit larceny, the jury rem
dered verdict of guilty. Sentenced for hours,
to commence at II o'clock May o5d, to terminate
O'Clock same day.
"a the case OF George W. Bennett charged with
"-=Ault and battery with intent to kill, and tried
yesterday the jury have returned q sealed verdict
but owing to the absence Of one, 1t has not been
opened.
Jas. Rogan, indicted for grand larceny, was found
guilty.
The case OF Catherine Butler indicted for larceny
Is now on trial.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23
aatiuuaI gtpnblIifan.
WASHINGTON. D. G.
ArrJRpAY,,tnrrrrmttmrimunnMAY 80 1883.

81 IN. omos o1 the Nstionsl nsRHs.a-
VIvenIa avenue and ID sueee 1-
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

QUAcKERY.-I earnestly caution young men
suffering from Nervous Debility, &C., against en-
dAngeTlng their health by pAtroniElng any Of the
advertising quackB. You can fully recover by the
methods used by the advertiser, and by hundr, ds
Of Others, and in no other way Read letter which
will send you, If you will send postpaid en-.
velope bearing your address. Direct to
EDWARD II. TRAVER,
Ap 8-d&w6m Lock Box, Boston, Mas,
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-23

No COMPROMISE WITH TREASON on TRAI-
ToRs.-NoTicE.-IAm am authorized by the Secretary
Of War to raise BATTALION OF cAvALRYfor
specid service.
Each company will be organized As prescribed in
General Orders No. I0e, series OF 1892.
Ali ofnoers will be selected and appointed by the
Colonel Commanding, subject to the approval OF
the SeoretAry Of War. Of
From the peculiar nature of the service required
Of this battalion, none but sober, honest, and In
telligent men will be enlisted ..
The best, heetest, and most ssrviceable Horses
only will be used.
This Battalion will be armed with the new cele-
brAted Repeating Rine, diSehArging fifteen shots
per minute.
For further particulars, apply At No. QI7 Penn
sylvAniA avenue. L. c. BAKER,
may Sim Colonel Commanding Battalion.
The NATIoNAh UNION LEAGUE Will HOLD
public meetings every TUESDAY EVENING,
in their Hall, 4sI Ninth street. There will be
Speeches, National Songs, &c. The reading-rooms
kppen every evening. apr t-Aw
Alfred Thomas, Esq, is duly authorized and
accredited as an Agent to solicit and receiye sub.
IcrptionH and contributions in support or the Ma
tonal Union League Reading Room.
WIN. BEBB, President