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Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

GRovER's THEATRE-ndry Provost IN T,oo
Characfers.-The versatility and comic genius
of Miss Mary Provost will be exhibited this
evening by her assumption Of the characters of
Andy Blake, In the "IrIsh Diamond, )" and of
Franclne, in "Woman's Cunning, or the Wild
owls strategem." The widely diversified range
Of character presented by Miss Provost is in
appearing, on the same evening, in light and
eccentric and low character comedy. The piece
first presented will be Planchc's beautiful come
dIetta, which Is probably more familiar to many
readers under the original title of "Grist TO the
Mill" The great composer, (for he ia truly
great Mr., c. Koppitz, will perform, On this
occasion, several new instrumental gems, which
have been arranged expressly for the grand
orchestra. The performances conclude with
candy Blake, or the Irish Diamond" which
we are Informed Is a very rOllickinp, amusing,
comic drama, but otherwise We are total
stranger to il,
On tomorrow evening there will be a benefit
! rendered Miss Provost, on which occasion she
will appear as Lady Gay spanEer, in the charm
ing standard comedy of "London Assurance"
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

Miss RUMsEY's CoNCERT.-Our readers viii
recollect that we gave full account Of the
levee at the "Soldlers' Free Library" on the
lst of January, and then stated that the place
was not large enough; wenow take pleasure In
calling attention TO the concert tonight, at
W1llard's Hall. It is for the purpose of getting
a fund to erect a suitable building in Judiciary
Square, to be used for the library, and also to
have connected with It soldiers reading
ROOM" which shall be open at all times to sol
diers free Of charge. Wilards' should be crowd
ed tonight for such an object as this, and those
who attend will get full value for their money,
as the concert ls TO be strictly q Union con-
cert" and several Of our most popular national
airs will be introduced. OF Miss Rumsey's
singing, and those who assist her in this noble
work, we need not speak they are all well
known to this community as most excellent
performers.
One feature of the occasion will be the hall.
It will he beautifully decorated with flags by
Mr.. Wood, and some soldiers will also display
their Taste in evergreen notices, stars, wreaths,
&c.
Congress yesterday passed an act granting
Mr.. John A, Fowle a lot Of ground on Judi
ciary Square, on which to erect the building
for the library and a noble-hearted Massachu
sets woman, on a visit here, has paid one hun,
dred dollars for one ticket, to help build this
much needed building,
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
VICKsBURG.

By the dispatches to the morning papers,
which will be found in another column, 1t will
be observed, that the news that Gen. Sherman
had taken Vicksburg was premature. That
doomed city still holds out. It is now reduced
to a question of time, and though a bloody
battle will probably take place before that
stronghold of rebeldom is ours, still we are
bound TO have 1t. Our brave Western army
mean to clear the Mississippi, and to open that
Ihoroughfare from its sources to its confluence
with the ocean, and they will do it. The army
of the Southwest, well oficered as 1t Is, and its
rank and file made up of material that will
learn "no such word as fail, p will push on the
column till the last vestige of the rebellion in
that quarter fades and dies. There have been
some noticeable things in the conduct of COM
manding generals in the West which have never
characterized the generals in command in the
East. We allude TO the fact that General Grant
has, on ono occasion at least, put himself at the
head of his men in the field, and led them in
person to the onslaught upon the enemy. Gen.
Rosecrans, also, did this at the late battles be-
fore Murfreesboro, and our great victory,
achieved on this auspicious day, is probably
more attributable to this than to any other
thing. We trust that Vicksburg will soon be
ours.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

The New Bm Of Finance Reported To-
day, from the Committee Of Ways and
Means.
The bill reported by Mr.. Stevens, from the
Committee of Ways and Means, to-day, on
Finance, provides for nine hundred million
loan, for twenty years, at six per cent. Three
hundred million of three years Treasury notes,
at fye-forty- and half per cent. per an
mum. receivable for Government dues. Three
hundred million legal lender, and fifty million
fractional currency, instead of postage. Ii
provides for raxing bank circulation pne pei
cent above a certain graduated scale. The
main object of this is said to be to prevent ex
ccssive circulation by banks.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Holman on the Union.

Mr. Holman, of Indiana, introduced In the
House, to-day, a resolution to the effect that
the Union of the States, under the present form
Of Government, must be maintained; that the
free navigation of the Mississippi must be re-
stored. Nobody ever supposed before that Mr.,
Holman was doubtful on this important sub
ject, that lie should thus put himself out to
record the fact. The Government has been
trying to do Just whatRnr. Holman wants, even
since the time when James Buchanan, as the
head Of the Democratic party, allowed the
rebels TO steal the Government property, and
passed over to Mr. Lincoln an organized rebel
lion without an army, navy, or anything &c
make either out of, except undrilled and undls
clpllned men. Mr. Holman's resolution wiz
he disposed of by the House on the l4th inst.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
A Rsm.rEsBis Instance OF Revenge.

A UniOn oFIcsr Returns Fugitive, 70 tAsir Ma,-
tr-Thsv AJrsrcdrds Burn their Mastsr's
HotS.
A special correspondent Of the New York
Tribune, writing from Helena, Arkansas, gives
the following remarkable Instance Of revenge
on the part Of fngitlves, who had been unlaw-
fully returned TO their master by an ofhcer
holding a brlgadler's commission In the Fed
eral army. He says
"Last night the handsome residence of Mr..
Craig, a wealthy slaveholdlng residing a few
miles below, was destroyed by FIRE, by Ms
slaves. This Mr.. Craig is the man who per-
mltted his negroes TO be used In aid of the re-
bellion, 70 whom General Curtis gave free
papers, but whom General Steele returned to
their master by military guard and an order
In his own handwriting, from the post hospital,
where they were employed by the post surgeon,
from whence they were carried for Mr.. Craig to
his own plantation.
"Dave Bostwick and his family were the sub
jects of this military order, which embodied
In my last letter. and the result or their forcl-
hle return to their master and the discomfort Of
the slaves are seen In the confagration of Mr..
Cralg's dwelling, with all its furniture, he and
his wife only escaping with their lives. Some
Of the slaves were armed, and fired shots at
their master and mistress as they were escaping
so the latter reportj but whether they imag-
ined this In their alarm, or II ls a reality, am
quite uncertain.
Such are some Of the consequences Of fore.
ing into slavery those who have, even for a
brief. season, tasted the sweets Of liberty. So
will II be, also, when this war is over, II the
last vestige OF this barbarous institution he not
efTectually removed forever"
How long will the Government consent to
keep in so responsible positiona man who 50
openly violates his oath and the articles Of war
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Gov. Seymour Riding Two Horses, Going
In Opposite DtrectI

Governor Seymour endeavors, in his message,
to perform feat attempted before by political
equestrlans, Of riding two horses travelling in
opposite directions. II can't he done. He
says the rebellion must be put down, and that
the Union must not be divided, and then at
tacks the policy Of the Federal Government In
trying to put 1t down, by melting the people of
the North to feed the flame, Rebellion. The
great people of the Empire State will not fail
to see the treason in seymour's mcndgs, and at
the proper time, they viii put stop to him, as
one among the rebels. His position to-day Is
far more dangerous than that occupied by the
avowed rebel in arms against the Government.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

l.. L. d. RUSSELL, who figured here for awhile
as "our Own Correspondent, of the London
Times, and was the recipient Of lavish hospital
lties, has published his "dINry" in book-form.
OF course, he abuses those from whom he re-
ceived attentions, and his pon-portralts, espe.
cinlly that Of President Lincoln, are cancatures.
According to Russell's account, Mr.. Lincoln
remarked to him that "the London Times ls ono
of the greatest powers in the world, in, fact, /
don't know anything which has more power,
except, perhaps, the Mississippi. l am glad to
know you as Its minister"
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Death of Comptroller whi,tIssey.
HIS HISTORY, FUNERAL, sc.

Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Comptroller of the
Treasury, died suddenly last night, about ten
o'clock, at his boardlng-house In this city lie
attended yesterday to his Office duties, as usual,
and was In excellent spirits throughout the
day. He fell dead just rs he was on the eve Of
retiring to rest at night. II Is supposed he was
attacked with an apoplectiC llt.
His funeral will take place tomorrow after
noon, at O'Clock, from his late residence, on
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Mr.. Whlttlesey was a Representative In Con-
gress for number Of years, from what Is known
as the Western Reserve district, of Ohio, (at
present represented by the Hon. Mr.. Hutchlns, }
and was for some time chairman of the Com
mIttee on Claims. During his congregational
career, he acquired the reputation of being onS
of the most energetic and practical husine. .
men in the House. Hon. J. r. Glddlngs Is said
to have been his immediate successor.
Upon the retirement of Jas. W. Mccall from
the Office of Comptroller, he was appointed his
successor, and held this position until the close
of Secretary Guthrie's term, period of some
eight or len years. He rendered his resignation
TO Gen. Pierce, hnt II was declined. lie con
tInued TO occupy 1t until President Buchanan
came into office, when he again rendered his
resignation, and It was accepted. Hon. Mr..
Medlll succeeded him.
Upon the Inauguration of President Lincoln
he was recalled, He has continued TO all the
position ever sincei and has discharged Its du
ties in a manner rejecting credit and hoRoI
upon himself, and with great advantage TO tht
Government. Indeed II will be difficult to sup
ply his place,
/ HO has always been unswerVIngly loyal tc
his country, and has borne the reputation o.
being profound scholar, thorough business
man, an estlmable citizen, and a true Christ
| ian. Though upwards of 30 years of age, h,
was a regular attendant upon divine service a
! DR.. sunderland's church, His remains will b.
taken to his late home.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

Mr.. MuRDoCK's READING.-This gentleman
gives reading in the Senate Chamber on Bat
urday evening next. The proceeds are to be
given in aid of the hospital funds, TO be cx-
pended under the direction of ladies connected
with these hospitals.
Without doubt there will he crowd to hear
Mr. Murdock, as every person will understand
that, while there Is offered him highly pleas
ing entertainment, there is also an opportunity
TO contribute substantial benefit 10 the sick
and wounded soldiers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08


LOODI BLOODu BBOODIII
ID SORES; THEIR CAUSE 4 DEPRAVED
CONDITION OF THE VITAL FLUID,
which produces
SCR0FuLA, ULCERS, SORES, Spots, TETTERS,
SCALES, BOILS, SYPHILIS OR PE-
NEREAL DISEASES, Sc,
SAJLARITAN'S
root AND HERD JUICES
Is offered to the public as positive cure. Ban
ishes all impurities of the blood and brings the
sysem To healthy action. cure those Spots Tet.
tiers, Scales and Copper COlOred Patches,
SYPHILIS OR TENEREAL DISEASES,
The SAMARITAN'S ROOT and HERB JUICES
IL the most certain remedy ever prescribed II re-
moves every particle ofpoisOn.
DO NOT DESPAIR.
Keep out OF hospitals. Here Is a cure In any
for 80. Price 81 per bottle or SIX for S5 with
full directions, Sold By
Cor. Eleventh a. and Penn. Ay
HENRY COOK
Alexandria, Va,
DESMOND 4 CO.,
ian Sly Philadelphia.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
TO our PATRONS.

We are now engaged in repOdelling our Sys-
TEN of delivering this paper, and hope, in a few
days, to be able to deliver the paper promptly
and regularly to each subscriber. Meanwhile
we beg indulgence while in this tranrltIOn state,
until our new carriers shah become accustomed
to their duties. If our subscribers will prompt
ly notify this ONCE when delinQusncieS occur
1t will greatly facilitate our efforts to procur,
faithful carriers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

PERsoEAL.-P. s. MaEoun and lady, Mass Capt.
Hamilton, 4. s. Al Joshua Cox, Philadelphia N.
II. Blodgett, T. Nj. PomeFoy, W. H, WRdsworth,
BIgler, Nathaniel DAim, New York, are at the Me
tropoltAn.
W. Hindsr PittstOn, Pa J. A. Perry, PrOVidencs,
r, H. 5. d Winslow, VII Wm Mulloy, PhilAdel-
phiaj Allen NJ, Davis, T. F.. Humphrey, Pal Col
Burt, Gen. Terry, and MAJ Gen. socum, L. S, A..
are at the National.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
SECOND EDITION.
FOUR O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
rHE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.
JACKSON AND BUTLER.
THE HEROES OF NEW ORLEANS

This lie the anniversary Of the battle Of New
Orleans. Jackson, the hero Of the battle, is
dead, hut his memory still lives.
On this very day the people of the great com
mercial city OF New York will receive and do
honor to Maj. Gen. Butler, the second hero Of
New Orleans, man as worthy Of the demon.
stratIon as the early hero of that city worthy
of the honors that will to-daybe offered to his
memory and achievements.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

DEATH OF Another OLD AND vALUAnLH
Public SERVANT. : Richard Ely, examining
clerk In the Treasury Department, expired 10
day. He has held the position which he oceu-
pied at the time Of his death for upwards Of 50
yeara. He was most faithful public servant.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
GEN. RAINS BURIED.-CAPTURE OF
CONTRABAND GOODS.

NASHVILLE; Jan. 7.-Our whole loss at Muir
freesboro, in killed, wounded and missing, will
not be over seven thousand.
The rebel loss Is from twelve to fifteen thou
sand.
Our army is chasing the rebels.
Our rear was yesterday eight miles beyond
MurfreesborO.
1t is reported that rebel wagon train was
captured eighteen miles beyond Murfreesboro,
yesterday.
The rebel General Rains was buried to-day.
No demonstration was allowed.
The bodies Of General Hanson and Captain
Todd, of the 9th Kentucky, and Captain Fergu.
son, OF the Legion, were brought In to-day.
Considerable quantities Of contraband goods
have been captured by our pickets. The wealth
er has been cold for several days. The river
Is on a stand.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Nomination by the President to-day OF a
Board Of Medical inspectors.

The following is list of new medical lnspec
tors; provided for by recent act of Congress
nominated by the President to the Senate to
day.
Joseph X. Barnes.
John f. Sumner.
Frank II. Hamilton.
Peter Pineo.
George W. Stiff.
A. c. Hamlin.
Y. S. Townsend.
Georgeo K. johnson.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Gen. Grant win Reinforce gen. sherman

The Cairo dispatch, published in another
column, about the repulse Of Sherman at Vlcks-
burg, is believed by military men, to he consid-
erably exaggerated. As we stated in the Re
publican on Monday, Gen. Sherman will not
he reinforced by Gen. Banks and Admiral Far
ragut They will have enough to do at Port
Hudson. But we are authorized TO say that
Gen. Sherman will be reinforced Of is not
already accompllshed) by Gen. Grant.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

The bill modifes the sub-Treasury act 80
that loans may be deposited in solvent banks
whenever such bank will deposlte with the
Government sufficient United States securities
Another provision is, that the sub-Treasury
shall receive deposits of coin upon receipts be-
ing Issued, which shall be used for payment for
Government Custom-house dues.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

Coz. J. ". BELL, THIRTEESTH ILLINOIS
CAVALRY. This gallant officer, who was erTo-
nconsly dismissed the service through the neg
lIgcnce Of officials in the AdJutant Generals
office, has just been fully reinstated in his com
mand by order of the President and so much
of the general order (No. 1859 u- relates TO this
subject has been revoked.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Er.cntix. RecsptIons.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Jan. e.
ls63.-The President and Mrs. Lincoln will re-
celve on Saturday afternoons, from one until
three O'Clock, beginning Saturday, Jan. 10th.
We are authorized to say that there will he
only one public evening reception by the Presl
dent before Congress adjourus.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

CISCIENATI, Jan. 7.--Gen. Cartel's cxpedl-
tion reached Manchester, Kentucky, yesterday,
on their rcturn from. East Tennessee. They
left London, Kentucky, on the 2lst ultimO, and
comprised thousand cayalrymcn. The results
of the expedition are the destruction of two
important bridges FIVE hundred and fifty rebels
were killed and wounded and taken prisoners (;
seven hundred stands Of arms, a large amount
Of flour, salt, and other rebel stores were cap
nrcd; also, locomotive and two cars were
destroyed.
brisk sklrnlsh took place at Wautauga
bridge, and another at bonneville. This raid
was one Of the most hazardous of the war, and
attended with great hardships and pTiyations.
We lost only ten men.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

RoBRRT j. WALLER on THE FINANCEs.-H
Robert j. Walker, ev Secretary of the Treasury,
has written a lengthy paper on the finances, In
which he takes strong ground in favor of the
ecent policy announced by Secretary Chase.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

SEE a woman in another column picking
sambucl Grapes, for speer's Wine. II is an
admirable article, used in hospitals, and by the
first families in Paris, London and New York,
in preference to old Port Wine. 1t iS worth a
ial,eS 1t gives great satisfaction. II
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
The Rebel Army Of the Potomac Es
Gaping.

Authorized dispatches from the Army of the
Potomac, published elsewhere, assert that Lees
army has fallen back. There is leason to fear
that a large portion Of it has been moved West
against Rosccrans and Grant. Lee knows very
well that Richmond Ia not of the slightest i'm
portance, compared with the Mississippi river.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
Capture OF a Confederate Iron Steamer
in the Gulf.

Acting Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes, com
mandng West India Squadron, reports to the
Navy Department the capture of the valuable
Confederate iron steamer Virginia, formerly
the " -DGqug." The Department has not
vet received the particulars.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
DEATHS or soLDnRs.-The following have

DEATHS OP SOLDIER5.-Ihe following have
been reported since our last Issue;
James Belle, l34th Pennsylvania.
b. Knowles, (rehel,) 6lst Georgia.
George Keene, l21st Pa.
g. Kendall, Slst Pa.
X. W. Finn, 145th Pa.
W. II. Kingston, Cd Delaware.
p. Emmet, lG3d New York.
]. Falk, Goth New York.
+. r. Jennings, 9th N. Y. State Militia. a
II. Jocrg, let n. Y. Artillery.
W. r. Heron, 2Sth New Jersey.
F. Lindsey, nth Pa. Reserve
j. Blrdscll, l46th Pa.
Joseph A. Bittgood, 7th r. /.
NJ. r. Jackson, 18th Maine.
B. Mattingly, 9Th Virginia.
q. D. Pike, llth Connecticut.
Jas. Askwith, 9th n. Y. State Militia.
James Wilson, 49th Pa.
John Robingson, nth Michigan.
II. Noble, 21st Connecticut.
d. Crandall, l69th New York.
q. +. Mlthamcr, l45th Pa.
j. d. Morrison. 1st New York Artillery.
F. Ledwldge. Goth New York.
d. Sullivan, SD New York.
q. Ladley, 57th New York.
W. McWhallen, 129th Pa.
A. Mcfarland, l22d Pa.
John O'Gara, 18th Pa. Reserves.
Darby Murphy, 63d Pa.
David G. Welsh, 2Sth New Jersey.
Jere. Berry, 18th Maine.
Thomas Kelly, 20th Massachusetts.
p. FintGn, 2lst Massachusetts. ... H
Mark stonham, 43d New York. 90
John Kerrlgan, 2lst New York.
Joseph Hafadin, 7th New York.
G. W. Brickor, 10th Pa. Reserves.
X. Summers, eth Pa.
s, r. Leighton, 9th Maine.
r. II. Houston, 10th do
A. F. Jackson, 9Th do
Capt. @. j. Lawrence, l29th Pa.
II. D! Russell, 27th Connecticut.
G. +. Shaw, lst Maine Artillery.
James McCres, l30th Pa.
John Haywood, l45th New York.
II. Williams, laborer, QuaTterm'rs Dept.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
M A a \ II 4 M

MARKHAMs ia the best HOTEL in the Cry or
WAGHIEGTOE, kept on the
EUROPEAN PLAN,
Adjoining Wizards Hotel,
No. 2l2, PENNsYLvAEIA AvKEUE.
The undersigned have htted and furnished the
Abovs named house in the best manner, givingtt all
the modern Improvements, including water and gaa
In every room, beds and furnishing goods not sur
passed In any house In the country,
The National RepublicaH says: "We feel lt 20 he
our duty to invite attention TO this hOuae, and to
guarantee the public against eNtoTtion In price
neglect In attendance. II will not be under the
control Of the servants, whether white or blAck.n
And we endorse 1t and shall carry out the TACT,
We can only say to those coming 10 Warrington,
stop at the new European House, stop at the best
house stop at the house neAIest the cana and the
TREAsURY, and to have the benefit Of all this stop
at MARKHAM's 2l2 Pennsylyania avenue,
JOHN H. HUDSON,
T. p. MARKHAM,
aecb PrOpTietOrs.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

GEN SUMNER, cornPander of the right wing
Of the Army Of the Potomac, is in town, look
ing in excellent health.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08
LEoEFT,

No, NI Penn. AVE, WASHIHSToH, D. G.
Books bonRq In STsFy Styls-TurkSy, MoEosso'
Russia and o9ll, ioI
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

ARREST FOR LARCBNY.-0Hleer Dom, Of the
Fourth ward police, arrested James GrifathA,
a colored servant, this morning, charged with
the larceny of two valuable finger rings, the
property Of Lieutenant Munday, who IL stop
ping at the Metropolitan Hotel. This morn
Ing, the Lieutenant thinking he would like to
take bath, went into one Of the bathrooms
for that purpose. He took of both rings and
laid them on table near by, and forgot 10 take
them when he went ou,. Shortly Afterwards,
GrifithB went into the room for the purpose Of
putting things TO right, aud about that time the
lieutenant discovered he had left his rings. He
went up stairs but could not find them. He
Immediately left word at the Office and Grifiths
was arrested by the officer stated above, and
taken before Justice Dom for examination.
In his tsStimony, he stated that he went into
the room, saw the rings laying there, but did
not take them. He saw another servant 20 In
after he came out, but could not identify him.
He was committed to Jail for further hearing.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

Judge Usher Not Yet COmhFmsa. a.
The Senate has not yet confirmed the nomia
nation of Mr.. Usher as Secretary Of the In-
terror. HEHf#" "HfH#. { -rT.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

LIEUT.. II. f. WEAVER, Eighth U. s, infantry,
we learn, will arrive in the city in the latter
part of the week from Fort Columbus, n. Y,
having In charge about 80 prisoners.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

BURGLARS Tools FoUED.-Ye YesterdAy after
ley back of the United States Hotel, hid away
under large stone. The tools were complete,
consisting Of large jimmy, o lot of false keys,
pick, sc. The burgler or burglers evidently
knew their business, for several persons, who
have seen the tools, and who are capable OF
judging, say they are tho most complete set
they have ever seen, There is no doubt but
what on organized band of these fellows arc
secreted in our city at the present time, but
measures will be taken to rid the city Of them,
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

~ The Once of the NatiOnal RsPubli-
can Is at BII Ninth street, between Penn
ayIvania avenue and ID street, CUP Stairs)
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

Our Loss Al MurnrsssBoro.-ThsR RsBs
Loss.
Daily national Republican., 1863-01-08

REPORTED CAPTURE OF A REBEL WAC
ON TRAIN.