Daily national Republican., 1863-11-04

Walden, q substitute deserter, and who escaped
from the Old Capitol night before last, was this
morning turned over to Captain Todd, by Captain
scheetz, twhose detectives arrested him.) He was
sent back to the Old Capitol BY the Provost Mar
shAl.
ATTEMPTING TO PASS WITHOUT P<ss.-Jno.
Owen, a citizen, was arrested yesterday at the
Alexandra ferry by the guard on duty. Owen had
attempted to go on board Of the boaN without the
requisite pass, and when stopped BY the guard, he
used very insulting Language to them, calling them
hirelings, &c. He was committed 10 the Guard.
house by Capt. Todd.
NEARLY CoMrLErE.--The new and handsome
public school-house at the head Of Garrison street
is progressing rapidly. and In aiew weeks the roof
Ing will be commenced. Our public school system
was never more highly appreciated than at present.
Additional school rooms and facilities for popular
education are earnestly demanded In every school
district.
Nor LErr YEr.-The 18th Pa. vols, Major
Thos. H. Addicks, ommsnding, did not leave, a. Il
was stated by-a cotemporaty yesterday they In.
tended to do. They have not yet been relieved
from duty ~ the invalids who ars 10 relieve them
have not yet arrived from Philadelphia.
TRIAL OF CosFIscArIoN CAsss.-Tho third
term OF the United States District Court will CON-
mence at Alexandra, Va on Monday next. Only
few cases have a. yet been heard BY this court
under the confscation Law. A large amount OF
property has been seized and libeiled.
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SALE OF REAL EsrArE.-Messrs. Mcclure q
Co., auetioneers sold yesterday afternoon, three.
story and basement brick house and lot on street,
between Thirtsenth and rourtsenth streets, at
ss,626, to T. W. johnson. The property has .
mont Of n feet.
ALEXANDRIA Irsxs.-we clip the following
items from the Alexandra State Jouyrsi Of ysster.
day:
THE DIaEcr TAN Under the provisions Of the
act Of Congress approved August o, 1881, laying .
direct tax Of go 900 all the states and Ter.
ritores OF the United States, Virginia WAS appor.
toned $ss7, $50. To collect the tax In this state
three commissioners were appointed, viz
Mcssrs. J. Hawxhurst, Watson, and Boreman.
These Commissioners opened an once In this city
the LIST utimo, and notified the people BY adver.
tisement that they were ready TO receive the said
tax at the corner OF Prince and gton street.
where they had established their ofiee. 30 far,
but small amount Of this tax has been collected,
and as ten per cent will be added after the i2th
Instant we have thought 1t our duty to call atten-
tion to the fact. There arc quite . number Of per.
sons In this city, county, and district who will
have this tax to pay, and whose circumstances
will not admit OF them paying the additional
ten per centum. Among this number arc many,
we have no doubt, who know nothing about the
tax having been levied. It 10 not the desire Of the
Commissioners to add the additional ten per cent.
II they can avoid II, but their iDstructisns will
compel them to collect fit IL not paid by the i2h
inst. We hope our citizens may pront BY this sug-
gestion and 80 forward and settle the tax ct once
VERDICT OF THE CoRoFrn's JuRY.-The verdict
Of the coroner's jury, hsd Saturday last on the
body Of Mecuin, was that the deceased came to his
death from the effects Of wounds inflicted BY ssme
person unknown. Michael Collins, who had been
arrested on suspicion, was therefore released.
CoHacnIYTs--Large numbers Of eonscripts srs
still daily arriving here. Yesterday the Forest
City arrived and disembarhed large number ct
the foot Of King street. They were marched to the
Soldiers Rest, on Duke street, and after being
plentifuily refreshed they were started for the
front. Another batch arrived to-day.
Amusements.
GRovER's THEATRE.-The attractions at this
popular theatre tonight will be OF no ordinary
character In fact Of the strongest bills Of the
season 10 announced In the advertisement, being
no less than two fine pieces, In both Of which the
talented Miss Western appears-enaotins, In the
thrilling, romantic drama of "Flowers Of the
hcE Bteht poEt VI Siuthius VIC win
Girl, and in the farce Of the Loan Of Lover"
the lively little Gertrude, In which she has so
often delighted the patrons OF this popular theatre
before. This IL q performance, taken altogether,
that will fully test the great versatile abilities Of
this accomplished lady. There was = crowded
house at Growers last night and, Of course, with
such attractions there cannot fail to be one there
tonight.
CANTERBURY HALL.-Manager Sim, as we'll
as the lady herself may congratulate himself upon
the great hit which has been made by the charming
cCmedienne and vocalist, Miss Kathleen O'Neil,
whose decidedly original ecseutrtoties are attract.
ing crowded houses Of tho lovers Of melody a.d
fun. The drama Of the Maniac Lover" IL well
perfoamed and hAtterinsly received. The " "Gipsy
Trio," by Misses Mortimer and Mile and Clara
Fowler, 10 Of the most beautiful efforts Of the
kind which we have ever witnessed. Eagan, Ed.
wards, Edeson, Murray, and host Of othes ap
pear every aight. "'
VARIErIss.-This Wednesday afternoon the
regular matinee performance takes place for the
entertainment Of children and families. At the
same time the clerks In the Departments wish-
Ing to enjoy compile Of hours relaxation after
their official dutes pay visit to the varisties for
the enjoyment Of the mammoth entertainment al
ways offered there. Tonight aehAnse Of bill, and
all the company In new And attractive roles. Go
to the Varieties this afternoon by all means.
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