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Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

A WANING M0UN.-MisS Jennie Moon, ro-
tund and rosy-chceked, trlppcd on board a
steamer at Cincinnati, recently, intending to go
to Memphis, secure in her bowltching beauty
and her relationship to an Ohio Judge. But
Jennie Moon was speedily on the wane as the
female detective relieved tho buxom form of
forty bottles Of morphine, seven pounds of
opium, quantity of camphor, and a large
rebel mail. Jennie could only go on the ram
page and shout for Joll. Davis like the genuine
sccesh she was.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

WHENEVER THEY (THE REBELs) HAvE THE
" POWER, THEY DRIVE BEFORE THBM INTO THElR
RANKS IBE SOUTHERN PEOPLE, AND THEY
i" WOULD ALSO DRIVE Us. Trust THEM NOT.
WERE THEY ABLE, THEY WOULD INVADE AND
DESTROY Us WITHOUT MERCY. ABSOLUTELY
" ASSURED OF THESE THINGS, I AM AMAZED THAT
ANY ONE COULD THINK OF PEACE ON ANY
rEHMs.' He WHO EETERTAIHs THE sENTIMEN I
rs FfI ONLY TO BE SLAVE HE WHO UTTERE
% II Al TINS TINE, MOREOVER, Is TRAITOR TO
I'll MS CoUNTRT, WHO DESERVES THE sCoRS AND
CONTEMPT or ALL HONORABLE MEN ."-Rosc-
trans, 10 The General ASSemblyor Ohio, FeJruary,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
o F FICIAL
ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsrEn's OFFICE,

ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER' OFFICE,
Corner and TIwcnty-Second Streets
Washington, D. c., April II, 1868.
Employees Of the Quartermaster's Depart
mcnt who hold claims against the Government
for services rendered, which are payable at this
Office, are warned against disposlng of them to
persons acting aS claim agents, thereby sub
hitting to an inevitable discount, sometimes
exorbitant and unnecessary, and they are here
by Informed that regular payments will be
made to them as soon after tho close of each
month as the pay-rolls can be prepared, pro-
yided funds arc on hand for that purpose.
CHAs. Il. TOMPKEs,
ap lS-l2t Capt. and A. Q. NJ, L. s. A.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
The Attack on Sumter--The PresIdent's
Onlmlnn.

NEw YORK, April 1.-THE Commercials
Washington letter intimatcs that President
Lincoln is not pleased with the elimination of
the six months preparations for the reduction
OF Charleston into two hours fighting. 1t is
no secret, says the letter, that the reconnois-
sanCG which accomplished SO little is to be fol-
lowed up BY bona fde attack, which is to be
continued so long as an irou-clad can fire a
gun.
Another letter to the same paper says that
the foreign diplomats have received unofficial
information that President Lincoln intends to
have Charleston reoCCupied by the United
States authorities, and that there is much com
ment in Washington in regard to Gen. Hunters
remaining an idle spectator Of the reconnois-
sanCe.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Mov.ment.Or of Epsll.n Bloonud, nunnsr.

NEw York, April l7.-Thu steamer British
Queen, from Havana on the | lth instant, touch
ing at Nassau on the 18th, arrived tonight.
The British neutral steamer NJ ,lrCt aud Jcs-
sic, from Charleston on the Sth, with cotton,
arrived at Nassau on the 10th, gratifying the
British there with report that the tronsides
and keokuk were badly damaged. The ship
Hardee, with cargo of coal for Addurley's s
blockade runners, was totally wrecked on the
9th inst. Her cargo was a total loss.
The following British neutral vessels had
arrived at Nassau on the 9th:
Steamer Eagle, from Charleston; on the 9th
the schooner Victoria, from Metamoras-bOth
with cotton; on the 10th, the steamer Margaret
and Jessie, from Charleston, and the schooner
Julia, from Wilmington.
The following had sailed ON the 7th instant:
the steamers Ella and Anna and the brig San
Juan, for MGtamOras, with an assorted cargo
for the rebels.
The San Juan arrived from New York on the
9TH; on the Sth, the steamer Gertrude; on the
9Th, the steamer St. Johns; Ou the 10th, the
steamer Flora; and on the llth, the steamer
Pet.
These steamers were all cleared with assorted
Cargocs, ostCnsibly for St. Johns, n. B., by the
seCcsh firm of AdderlCy.
Two or three schOoners with salt were also
cleared by Addvrly, for Halifax, on the 1lth.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

mPUNIsHMEET FOR CHEATING AT CARDs.-Gar-
cia and Cazodo, who caused such a scandal in
Paris society some time since, by cheating at
cards, have received their judicial condemna.
tiOn. The former was sentenced to five years
confinement, and to pay to the complainant
about $4,000; the latter received a sentence of
thirteen months Imprisonment, and was to pay
a similar sum Of money. NJ. Calzodo has ap-
pealed, having made a Defence though but a
lame one. VI. Garcia who did not present
himsclf-haying been condemod in default
makes no sign, and It does not even appear
that he has yet been caught.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
S0COndEditiOn
FOUR O'CLOCK. p. M.
Anniversary OF the RnItAnor, nIo,,.

Tomorrow, April 10Th, is tho anniversary Of
one of the darkest days our country has ever
seen. When the Massachusetts soldiery, has
tening to Washington to save the life Of the
nation, were set upon by an insane mob every
loyal heart Of the nation received a shock
almost like that which followed the sur
render Of Fort Sumter. How the blood shed
in the strCcta of Baltimore cried out for
for vengeance, aud how II has been avenged, is
n proper subject for secessionists to reflect upon
to morrow, in connection with some thoughts
upon the gigantic strength and the irresistible
blows that our Government will bestow upon
the rebellion before the 18th of April, 1884.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

RoBntNG.- .-Yesterday Patrolman weeden, Of the
Seventh ward, arrested colored man named Minor
Ross, charged with robblng Mr.. Lewis Allen OF a
quantity of gold and silver and Treasury notes.
Mr. Allen has been boarding at hotel kept by
Joseph NIattlngly, at the seventh street wharf,
and several weeks since he was taken sick with
the smallpox. He fingered along with intense
suffering until yesterday, when he died Ross has
been waiting upon him during his sickness, acting
as servant; and yesterday, his friends knowing
him to have a considerable amount OF money In his
possession, looked for It, and found It was gone.
They suspected Ross, and had him arrested by the
above officer, who searched him, and part Of the
money was found upon him. He was examined by
Justice Stratton, who committed him for court
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
4 RIot AMONG th. mRIn,-No,,,.r

HALIFAX, April 17.-There was quite a serious
collision between troops aud citizens last even
ing. About three hundred of the former broke
from tho barracks and rushed through the
streets, assailing citizens and breaking win
dowS. Several were hurt on both sides, some
seriously. A detachment of Royal artillery soon
drove them to the barracks.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

The GREAT RAM DUEDEKBERG. This i'm.
mUnse vessel, now iu course Of construction al
the ship-yard Of Mr.. Webb, foot Of Sixth street
has assumed shape, and her wooden hull is
almost finished. The decks are under way
and the ram, which prOtrudes from the bow OF
the craft, is completed The length Of this
vessel appears to be greater than that of any
other irOn-clad aaoat. Ia few weeks the
work Of plating will commence, and before fall
her sides will be partially covered with IRON
" Y. EUcniug Post
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
The Mnr In Arknnnna

ST. LOUIS, April IA telegram from Col.
Phillips dated Parkhill, Cherokee Nation, April
llth, says he has swept the north side Of the
Arkansas river clear Of rebels. A part of his
command holds Port Gibson. He has had over
lures from Col. Drew, Capt. Vaughan, and the
Creek Indians. The rebels are gathering south
of the Arkansas river, and hold all lords which
arc now dcup
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
a BattIe WIN IndIansn.nr Salt Lnk, City.

SALT LAKE CITY, April l7.-CoI. Evans at
tucked and routed two hundred Indians en-
trGnchcd in a canon, seventy-tve miles south
oi here, at daybreak on the 18th. He killed
thirty, and followed them fourteen miles, scat
tering them in every direction. Lieut.. Peal was
killed and two sergeants wounded.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Ay EXPEDITION Up THE ST. FRANCIS.

CIaCINSATI, April 16.-The expedition which
lcit Helena last Sunday proceeded up the St.
Francis river, Arkansas, a distance of sixty
miles, secured the country, and had skirmishos
with rebel cavalry, In which they killed three
captured thirty, and then returned to Helena
A large number of troops were emharking at
Helena for NiCksburg, at the last accounts.
The greatest activity prevails.
Adiutant General Thomas made a speech to
General MCPherson's brigade at Lake PrOvi.
dCncG the other day. He told the soldiers that
the President had clothed him with the fullest
power to inaugurate the Administration policy
touching negroes, who were to he received
within our lines, clothed. fed and armed He
had authority to dismiBo any man, be his rank
what II may, who maltrcdts this unfortunate
race. This was the policy Of the Administra-
tion. The President had set his foot down and
was not going to take itup.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

SOME philosopher reasons thus Peace
makes plenty, plenty makes pride, pride breeds
quarrel, and quarrel brings war; war brings
spoil, and spoil poverty; poverty begets pa
thence, and patience peace. So peace brings
war, and war brings peace"
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Accident to General InoL.nn.

Brig. Gou'l n. J. Jackson, commanding
second Brigade, First Division Twelfth Army
Corps, was brought to Georgetown last evening
by water, from Aqua Greek; near which place
he was thrown and trampled upon by his horse,
breaking his thigh and in6icting other injuries.
He was Immediately taken to the Seminary
hospital, corner of Gay and Jefferson streets.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

NEW COLLECTION DISTRICT ESTABLISHED
new collection district to include Alexandria
county. The appointment will be made in
few days.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

A New MAN-oF-WAR TO he BuuT.-Orders
have been sent from the Navy Department Ia
the Government contractor at Phladelphia.
directing him to commence at once the build.
ing of steam gunbOat TO suit the machinery
Of the steamer Princess Royal, which was cap
tured while endeavoring TO run the blockade.
The name Of the new vessel Is TO be the Kansas.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
FREEpoM rRoM LocKs.-Mndnmo l

FREEDOM FROM JoCKs.-Madame R,
who is still coquette In her quite advanced
maturity, went recently to private evening
party, after eleven O'Clock. "How late you
are my Charmerp' said the mistress of the
house TO her reprovingy. "I am quite
ashamed" answered Madame R; "but my
maid is so very slow; she takes more than an
hour and half to do my hair" Fortunate.
ly," observed one Of her friends, "you are not
obliged to stay at home whilst she is doing It,"
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

SOME unsophisticated paragraphist heads an
account of the marriage of Virginia damsel
with Yankee artilleryman as " Astcp toward
peace" "Never wider of the mark In the
world" retortS the spicy little Providence
RIlLctiu
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

AWARNING To NAUGHTY BoYs.-Geo. Mafit,
a boy of 10 years, committed suicide in Upper
Canada, by shooting himself. A troubled con-
science was the cause. His bad actions had 30
greved his mother that she became demented,
when remorse seized the son.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
An Agent from MissIssippI Puroh sing
Cotton-GIns In New York.

NEW YORK, April l7.-An agent Of a Missis-
Sippi firm, sent North to purchase cotton-gins,
was arrested yesterday, and ordered TO give bail
in $1,000 or go to Fort Lafayette. 1t is stat ed
that the property was not to be sent South until
the end Of the war, which the firm expect will
be soon. The man cannot now give bonds, aud
there is some hesitation about sending him TO
the fort,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Later from California

SAN FRANCIsCO, April l6.-Unlon Clubs are
being organized in the principal towns.
The Assembly has passed bill Ceusuring the
state Controller and Treasurer for paying the
California portion of the national taxes in
greenbacks, after the money had been collected
from the people in gold.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

TRUMAN HENRY SAFFoRD, known while "a
boy by the exhibition OF what may be termed
intuitiye computing powers of very eXtraor-
dlnary character, has been appointed Assistant
Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
The Remaln. of Ll.ut. ,CoI. kmhnm.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 1.-THE remains
Of 1t. Col. Kimball, Of Hawkius's ZOuaves, arr
rived here this evening, and were escorted to
the fortress. They will leave for New York to-
morrow evening.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
nnorosA1.a ron MAII MACS.
POST oTrIoE prrAhrmrsr,


Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until nine O'Clock, a. M. the 2lBt day Of April
next, for furnishing for four years, from the lst
day ofJuly, 1883, in such quantities and At such
times a. may be required and ordered for the ser
vice, Mail BAgs Of the following description, to
wit;
LEATHER MAIL POUOHEs,
OF size No. measuring forty-eight inches In length
and sixty inches In circumference.
OF size No q measuring forty-one inches In length
and fOrty-eight inches in circumference.
OF size No. D. measuring thiTtysix inches In length
and fOrty-two inches In circumference.
OF size No measuring thirty Inches In length and
thirty-siN inches In circumference.
OF size No g. measuring twentysix inches In length
and twenty-eight inches I'D circumference.
The body ofthese pouches II 70 be made Of good
and substantial bag leather, we'll tanned, weighing
for sizes numbered / and not less than eight
ounces, and for the smaller Sizes not less than
seven ounces to the square foot; the bottom (of
circular lOrm) and the flap to be Of good sklrting
leather, well tannedj the seams to be well and
strongly secured with the best iron rivets, well
timed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

AMERICAN DINNER.-The American Ambas-
sador at Brussels, Hon. II. s. Sanford, not long
since gave diplomatic dinner. Everything
on the table, even to oysters, came froE. Amer
lea. Tho dinner was very much adm ID.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
DIED,

In this city on the morning OF the 18th instant,
JOINS D. HOuAE, Clerk In the Treasury Depart
mont, aged about 35 Yeas. His friends respect
fully invited to attend his funeral from his late
residence, No. 4O6 Eighth street between C and H.
on Monday morning, April 20, at 10 O'Clock. Requi
eSedi In pace,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

SOMEBODY threw Madame Labordea bouquet
Of camCllias at the opera in 81. Petersburg re-
Gently, and among the flowers were a pair of
splendid diamond earrings, with which she i'm
mGdiatUly adorned herself
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
The New York Senate resolves TO sustain
the Administration.

ALBANY, April l7.-The Senate Of New York
has adopted resolutions for the support of the
Administration in a vigorous prosecution Oi
the war
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Hrn,nI.nnI,inrIIn.

An army contractor here, ON reading Gen.
Burnside's order in relation to domestic traitors,
started Immediately to Gen. BIS department to
establish a ropo-walk.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
A conr.dsrnt. omcsr c.ptnrsn.

A dispatch was received this morning, stat
ing that Lieut.. Cushing, of the U. S. steamer
Commodore Barney, captured last night Gen.
Frcnch's chief-of-stntl, near NonsemOnd, Va.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

FIRST BE SURE OF YOUR SUBJECT.-The edi-
tor Of Figaro" received a challenge from a
millionaire, who thought himself alluded to in
n smart sketch Of men of the day. Tho Chal-
lcnge was accepted, when the millionaire dis
covered who was the real sitter for the sketch,
and very humhly sent 10 beg pardon.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A Coon MOVEMENT AMoNo THE soLDmRs.-ws
are pleased to learn that division Of the order OF
Sons Of Temperance has recently been started in
the Armory hospital, bearing the name Of "Armory
Square Division No. 49,"
II was instituted few evenings since by @. =
Mcclellan, d. G. W. p, assisted by members Of tho
various divisions in the city. The officers elected
are a. follows:
L. L. Perry, W. P.j George A. Messer, W. A.; s.
2. Dickinson, r. ST. l. G. Darling, A. r. ST. Chas. N
Dean, ?. ST. Adam stemburg, T.j L. b. Dickinson
Chaplani Geo. W. Yeatman, CT Geo. Walker, A.
CT o. P. Sewers, s., John 7. Phillips, o. ST. Rev
4. W. Jackson, p. WI.
The division will hold itS meeting in hall soon
to be provided in the hospital grounds, and II il
confidently believed that much good will be the re.
suit Of such a movement among the soldiers.
Every patriot should encourage an institution so
well calculated to elevate the morals Of the vol.
unteers, and render them more efficient In the day
OF trial. There now four divisions Of this or.
der in this city, all in good working condition.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

WIFE BEATNO.-Lewis Dixon (colored) was
arrested yesterday, by the Second ward patrol for
beating his vile, and hned SI.5s.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
AN ENGLISH SCHOONER SEIZED BY A
U. 3. CRUISER.

NEW YoRK, April ia Havana letter says
the English schooner Agnes, from Matnmora
for Havana, has been seized and taken to Key
west by one Of the U. s. cruisers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

SPEAKING of transportation in the army,
jerks says a soldier can at any time get a little
buggy
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
Continuation Of RsportS.-The Business Committee
also recommended the following!

Continuation of RtporfI.-The Business Committee
also recommended the following,
Firsi. That, with a view to uniformity in the ad-
mnstration Of the discipline, this Conference re-
commend the General Conference TO take action
on those points Of law upon which there ia diver
sity OF opinion to the end that further conot may
be avoided; and that all other matters intended to
be laid before that body by this Conference be pre-
Sented At the next annual session Of this body.
Second. That the members and delegates present
he requested to collect in their several locaitie es
statistics of membership, Sabbath schools, the
value Of church property, amount Of Indebtedness,
SC, &c. Also, that this conference furnish to said
General Conference the amount OF money received
and disbursed by II during the interval Of the Cen
eral Conferences and also, the amounts collected
for superintendenCy, the missionary cause, or
other purpose.
s. 7. JONES, Chairman.
3. NJ. GILES, Secretary,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

LUNCHEON, says Thackery, iS base ingratl-
tude to breakfast, and premeditated insult to
dinner.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

near calling me honey last night" S'Indced,
how was that!" "Why, she called mo old
hPaswny
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
The Reported captnrt Of GordonsYiII,.

The Reported Capture OF GOrdonsVilIe.
The New York Tribune of this morning has
a special dispatch from Washington stating
that Gordonsvlllo has been captured by the
Federal forces. We ind on careful investga-
tion, that there is no foundation whatever for
tlis report.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
A Det.etiy, Captur.d.

One of Colonel Bakers detectives was taken
prisoner last night near Drainesville supposed
by squad of Moseby's cavahy.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

MASON, the Confederate Minister at London,
Is believed to be "nush." He has paid Balti-
more furniture bill Of long standing.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
D r FICIAL.
NOTICE.
WAX DEPARTMENT

WAX DEFAhTMENT,
Washington CRy, D. c., Jan. %, 1868.
In consequence of the pressure of business al
the War Department, passes for citizens TO visit
the Army of the Potomac will be given at the
avenue, above Nineteenth street. ia 80
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

fLOkAL Communication. PembertOn, In
command Of rebel force near Vlcksburg, re-
Gently sent Gen. Sherman a very fine bouquet
- an evidence Of good will,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

THErT'-Harriet Harrison (colored) was arrested
yesterday by Patrolman Suite, Of the Third ward
lor stealing sundry articles Of clothing belonging
to Lucinda Williams. Held for court
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
OF FICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Washington, april II, 1868.
Release from the draft on the ground of
alenage has been allowed In the following
case:
Name. Where drGhcd.
John NJ Barlow GCncScc CO., Mich.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

ORPHANS CoURT-Judge Purcell PreSidiEg.-Let-
ters of administration were granted to Mrs. Eliza
beth A. Devaughn, on the estate of the late Thos
S. Devaughn.
ZephAniah English was appointed executor OF the
estate of J. Withers, late Of Alexandria, Va.
The will oi Sarah T. Hughes was proved and ad-
mitted to probate.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

HAIR. DRESSING is now accomplished by ma
chinery, in London.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
NEWS FROM LOWER MISSISSIPPI

New York, April 1S.-The steamer Cahawbn,
from Port Royal, has been Sgnslcd below.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
COIOred EmIgrRnts Returning from St.
Domingo,

New YORK, April l1.-Tlc bark Helen
Augusta arrived tonight from St. Domingo.
She bringb a number ut negro cm,g Iduts who
have returned.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
stocL Mnrk,t To-dnY.

We are indebted to Jay Cooke & Co., bankers,
for the following condition Of the stock and
sals market to-day;
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

Court MARTIAL.-The D'UtaSsy court-mArtisl
met this morning at the usual hour, and proceeded
to the examination Of a witness, relative to the
signing OF the pay and muster-Tolls, when the &C.
cused was taken sick, and the court therefore ad-
journed until Monday.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

RoDDERY.-Hesterday, Patrolman johnson, of
the Third ward arrested Joseph G. Connor, at the
Hoboken HOTEL charged with robbing Mr.. Albert
Hays of S2S, and obtaining 800 worth of goods
from the same party under false pretences. He
was committed to jail for court by Justice Thomp-
son. Connor is well known to the police as being
a bad character.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

APREsENTATIoE.-Avery interesting scene took
place last night Mr.. A. NJ. Noycs, the transporta-
tion clerk ofthe QuartermAster's Department, was
presented with magnificent gold watch and chain
by the employees Of that department; one Of
whom, in brief but feeling manner, in presenting
1t, alluded to the principles which Actuated the
donors, and which was highly complimentary to
MFR. Noyes. A representative from one Of the SOL
diers' relief associations also presented Mr. Moves
a splendidly-bound copy Of ShHkspeare's Plays,
and expressed high appreciation Of the courtesy
and kindness manifested by Mr.. Noyes, and said
many poor soldiers would have reason to bless his
memory, and to declare emphatically that he WAS
the right man in the right place.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

THANKS'-The DeaconS of the First Baptist
Church (colored) present their humble thanks to
the members of the city guard and the citizens in
general, for their kind attention in preserving or
der at their baptism, on the banks of the Potomac,
amidst so large concourSe Of people, on Sabbath,
the 18th inst.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

LARCENY OF BLANKETs.-MHry Kelly was ar
rested yesterday by officer Johnson, of the Third
ward patrol, for stealing two blankets from the
house OF Mrs. OKeefe on Louisiana avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. The officer found
them at Pella's pawn shop, on c street, where she
had pawned them. She was committed for court.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18
WASHINGTON, d. c.
NOBLE WORDS /

HB- The once Of the National RepublI.
can ls at 6II Ninth street, between Penn.
Ylvanih avenue and ID street.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-18

NEWS FROM PORT ROYAL COMING.