davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
WE RAILWAY TmE-KEEPER !
ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ARMY SALES

ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ARMY SALES
WGrrGnied 10 Run and Keep Excellent Time.
One OF the most taking novelties Of the day, and
should retail at prices from SO to $50 each SOLD
ONLY BY the IAsE, containing six Of assorted pat
terms Heavy silver plated, engine turned, per
case Of a half dozen, $50. ElectrO-gilded, tine I'M
itatiOn gold, beautifully engraved, per case OF a
half Dozen $50 Sample cases Of half OF each kind,
$50 TERMs CASH VIII be sent BY express with
bill for collection on delivery.
Soldiers must remit CASH IN ADVANCE, a6 we
cannot collect from them. This Is Of the most
sAeAble articles Of the times and just the thing for
those in the army wishing TO make Rsney rapidly,
order early. Address
HUBBARD BROS, Sole Importers,
Persse Building, Nassau street,
Jan 2-lmO New York.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

RoBBERY.-Last night some thief or thieves
broke open the paper stand OF VIM. Frldly, at
tho City Post Office, and stole about az worth
Of postage currency aud escaped.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

PAY OF THE EMPLOYEES or THE GLOBE OFFICE
TO BE ADvANCED.-Jno. c. RIves, ESQ.,, pro-
prietor of the Globe, has kindly consented to
grant his employees the asked for advance on
their wages Of rs per cent.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

OCULIsTs AND AURTsTS.--Ph5siClanS of va
Tlous kinds, for the ordinary complaints 10
which mans nature Is heir, may be found In
abundance; but to name a surgeon able to treat
the affections of tho more delicate organs of
the eye and ear, there Is the difficulty. We
think II would serve many Of our young men,
with lnclinatlous to study MEDICINE, to great
purpose, II they devote their most particular at
tention to the treatment of diseases Of the eye
and car; and, at the same time, would be an
additional service TO humanity. We know, IN
this country, but one really eminent and scicn-
tlhc surgeon Of the eye aud gar, and he Is In
our city-DT. T. A. Won MosChziskcr, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, opposite Willards' hotel, where
he will remain, however, but for short season.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
HIDES hides III

WIN be sold At public auction, every WEDNES-
DAY and SATURDAY, at II o'clock a, m, At the
wharf on Sixth street, Washington, D, O., all the
Government Beef Hides on hARd At the time OF
sale.
Terms eaSh, In Treasury notes, to be paid at the
GEORGE BELL,
jAnlB-im Lieut.. Col. and G. S. Us 4.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
CIRCLE INsTITuTE,
~ FOR YOUNG LADIES,
No. 81 X STREET, EEAE TIE CIRCLE.

TERMS per Quarter Of ten weeks-from So 10
SIC, according 10 age and advancement, English
French, Music and all, included.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

GEoRoETowE POLICE MAITERs.-Jas Long,
exposing person, fined sass.
John Hurley, disOrdGrly conduct, fined s5.44.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

DRowNED.-This morning the body of man
was found In Rock creek, near Paper Mill
bridge. Whether he was murdered or not, does
not appear. The coroner's verdict is not yet
rendered.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
THE CONFESSIONS AND

THE CONFESSIONS AND
L EXPERIENCE
OF AN
INV Al / D.
Published for the BEEETIT and as a warning and
A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
who suffer nom spermatorThpa, Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay, etc., applying, at the same
time, THE MEANS OF 'sELf CURE. y BY one who
has cured himself, after being put to great expense
and inJurythrouGh medical humbug and quAckery
By enclosing a post paid addressed envelope,
single copies may he had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ
nov 2s-dSmif Bedford, KingS Co., N. Y
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

. OF BEAUTYf
Mot Mora 'r'slisctuai Entertainment in he Cayi
The Resoii e, ashion and Elite Of WaShtnstoni
Grounds iaroHg tht' InstauitoH Ntgtifyi
Re-engNgement, for one week only,o
MILE HELENE,
The most talented and accomplished Artist on the
American stage.
Continued success OF the beautiful
MISS EVA BRENT,
Re.engagemcnt, for one week only, Of
Mr.. @. W. SMITH
The Celebrated Talented Artist.
Mr.. GEORGE WLYSHLF,
The World-renoWued Negro Singer and Danes.
Third week Of the graceful and charming Danseuss
MILE LIZETTE.
". s. BUD WORTH,
The renowned and talented Negro Actor.
Bob Butler,
The Humorist and PAntominist
PROF. BEN YATES,
Ardh his famous Corps de Ballet Of twenty beautiful
MISS ADA TEsMAN,
The beautiful and pleasing Vocalist.
PAUL BERGER, ''D s'D'''
JAMES PILGRIM,
The well-lnown Author and Actor.
FRANK KERNs,
M11r GER I TGS STnny Mig
VI LIE uEshAhDlNG1
The fascinating Danseuse.
MISS z. FLORENCE,
The little Favorte.
MISS CHARLES,
The favorite Actress and Popular Dsnseus.
MISS JULIA MARSH, MISS EDITH WHITING,
MISS IDA DEPERE, MISS MARY DEVILLE,
MISS DRAKE, MISS JULIA ROSE,
MISS EMMA STYNE,
AND FoRTY OTHER ARTISTS,
who viii appear in chaste and brilliant pefioI M
.Ances-new, fresh, and original.
H-TALENT OF ALL NATIONS
CHA.YGH or PROGRAMME SIGHTL y
MILE MARIE ZOE, the beautiful and accom-
plished Danseuse, il ro-enEaged, and will shortly
appear in new ballet composed for heI,
DICK SANDS, the Champion Clog Dancer, hav-
ing recovered from his severe indispositiOn, will
shortly resume his engagement.
ADMISSION.
Parquett1 and Family Circle IS cents.
Orchestra OhAlfH oO ~
Single seats in Boxes 10 "
Private Boxes, (holding six persons,) IS
DoorI open AZ 6Yi performance to commence at
quarter to O'Clock. jan ~
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
ORPHANS COURT.


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
wAsHIE0TOH COUNTY, 10 CiE
In the case Of Mary L. WateTs aud John C. HaTk-
ness, executors OF Elkansh Waters, deceased, the
executors Aforesaid have, with the appreciation OF
the Orphans Court Of Washington County Afore-
said, appointed Tuesday, the 5d day OF February
next, for the fnAl settlement and distribution Of
the personal estate Of said deceased OF the assets
in hand M far Hs the same have been collected and
turned into money, when and where all the credit
and heFs Of said deceased notified to attend
lat the Orphans Court OF Washington County
dforssaid) with their claims properly vouChed OF
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit In said deceaseds estate: provided = copy
OF this order be published once week for three
weeks in the National RsPublicGn previous to the
said Sd day Of February, 1883
Teste: c. ROBBINS,
Jan lO-lAw3w' Register Of Wills.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

A HOUSE wAHTED-for n private family, Of
n the highest Fespectnbility with good references
ne TO responsibility, &o.-in any part Of this city II
within reach Of the city railroad. II not suited,
part Of house may do. viii pay fair rent; and
will pay for trouble to person knowing OF such.
Please address Post ONCE, box $50, NJ. L. jane
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
AUCTION SALES.

DY }. c. MCGUIRE a CO., AuotIonesrs.
ID GOVERNMENT SALE OF CANAL BOAT
On MONDAY, February 2, at 70 O'Clock m, we shall
sell the canal boat lsNac Motter, belonging to the
Washington hqueduct, and now lying near Eashy's
wharf, just wet of the Observatory
Terms cash In Treasury notes.
BY order Of WIN. n. HUTTON,
Chief Engineer.
JAS c. MCGUIRE co,
jan sd AuCuonesfs.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

WANTED--Pctson TO engage In the Stencil
w business. Any one can make sT6 to siSo per
month.
stencil material and Dies Of all sizes constantly
on hand.
Call at DAVIS n MILLIKENs stencil Works,
492 Seventh street, between d and y; or address r.
B. Milliken, Washington, D. c. jan n-lm'
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

nEsIRABLE PARTIES WISHING STRICTLY
~ hrBtelABs board, In a oentrAlly-sltuAted house
may spnly, addressing Lock Box Sc. None bat per
sons willing 10 Ply reasonable price neei an.
SWeT. ian i9-h
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

TEE Mcdowell COURT OF ISQUIRY.-Thi
court deliberatOd entirely in secret session to
day.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

Go TO wHITEHURsT, 49, Pennsylvania avenue,
to obtain superior LikRneHscs at reduced prices.
Fine Card VignettH, formerly sold at 90 per dozen,
now selling at S4i half dozens, same rate, CoOFed
Imperials reduced from $50 to S2Oi selling whole
sire colored at only Sc will excel In COiOred
Carte de HiSiteJ" having secured the services of
superior artist for that branch OF business Like
neSses ofmAny OF those fallen IN battle be OBJ
tained herei also card photographs Of prominent
men, both civil and military. nov Att
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

A WET NURSE, with first child, young and
n healthy, OF the highest Jespeotabllity, with
good references, wishes a SITUATION to nurse
child. Can be seen at Hotel du Rhin, ss3 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Fout-And-a-half and Sixth
streets. Inquire for MRS. WHITE. jan 8-u
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

A GIRL wANTED-for general Homework, In
n small, private family, 1877 Ninth street, DO
Washer and lroner Must come well recommend
ed. ian TO-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

ATTENTION, AFTLIoTEDl-Dr. Vellny is yet
engaged in an extensive practice in this city,
and wSwould call the attention Of the poor,
puny, Sinaciated victims of their own sins TO
the best sources Of remedy. First, give up your
present course Of life at once and forever; and
secondly, cali on the most skilhl physicians,
(and none are better than DR.. Vellny,) and bo
cured of the disease which Is now undCrmln-
ing your constitutions and sending you to pre-
mature grave.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
WANTS.

WANTED, A GOOD HoUsE-GIRL--one well
w recommended 10 do the Homework Of 4
small family, and make herself generally useful.
To one who suits, an excellent home win be given.
Inquire Al 3A7 street, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. Jan 2t-lw
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
CANTERBURY HALL,
y CANTERBURY HALL,
-r|r. CANTERBURY HALL.

LOsG'idna Avenue, near StIN str
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

"ANTED.--LAdies and gentlemen to consult
w La Neisine, descendant Of Astrologist 10
Napoleon the Great, gu all afiairs Of life, at All
Eleventh street. Diseases examined and cured In
few sittingB. dec 6
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
KINDLING AND STOVE WOOD
On hand, the best quality of all kinds OF
wO ODi
SAWED AND SPLIT IN ANY LENGTH OR SIZE
REQUIRED.
KIN DLTNG Cd.

4 / " d INC w o o D.
superior Article OF Pine, selected expressly for
klndling, Sawed short and Fine split, as a substi-
tute for charcoal In building AnthTa:ite Fires In
Radiators. Ranges, &c.
% Casa al Qtfoe Vhen Ordsrsd.
THos. J. GAIT,
Omos asa Penn'H avenue,
Between Eleventh and Twelfth Sta.
hiH and Yard foot Of Seventeenth st.
ian All
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

FURNISHED ROOMS AND PARLOR TO RENT,
L ms hrst-clRss new HOUSE, with new Furni-
ture-No. 351 street, near Ninth. The house Is a
very desirable ono, being neag the Post and Patent
Offices. References given and required.
la lO-tf
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

A BRICK STABLE FOR RENT-between Ninth
"A and Tenth streets, near PennBylvania avenue.
Room for four horses and wagon. Enquire at this
Ofhce. ian 20-tf
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

DOR RENT AND SALE.--The Furniture Of
L rrst-clAss Boarding House, with Fourteen
Rooms, in the very best OF neighb0rhoods, In the
Fourth ward, now having from fourteen to sixteen
boardeTs. satisfactory reason given for selling
For particulars, apply AT the Agency ONCE, oil
dec 22--tf n. II. MILLER.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

HOUSES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TURNED AWAY
EVERY NIGHT.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

EXCELSIOR COMPANY OF THE woRLDr
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

WARTED.--A the New York Employment
w Agency once, No. 81 Ninth street neal
PennsylVantA avenue, TWENTY-FIVE C26) White
and Colorcd GIRLS, with good references a. Cooks,
ChambermRids, Laundresses, waitressss, Nurses,
and Seamsttesses. Also, young Colored Men, to
wait on tables In Private Families or Hetels. Also
wanted, houses immediately with or without fur
niture. Employers In want Of good help, will find
II to their advantage to call.
may 25-tf N. H. MILLER,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

ENANs' PORTABLE
IL TENT HEATER,
The most desirable Stove ever offered for army
use, needs only to be seen to prove Its superiority
over all others for compaotness and facility for
BATES WOOD,
Jsn2I 22s Pa. Av., opposite Willard Hotel,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

BANKING RATEs.-The following are the rates
al which bankers and brokers are buying and
selling gold and sllver-the legal tender notes
hnlnn the alnnhnrh.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT in a
L quiet private family, suitable for gentlemen.
Enquire At 4s7 Twelfth street, near =. RefeTen.
Gee given and required. jan 22-lw
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

woo wOODu wOODit,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27

Gold l2 per c, prem. As per c, prem
Silver 25 %
Demand notes 80 " 40
Banks Of Issue in Washington and George
town.
Washington. Georgetown.
Bank Of Metropolis. Farmers and Mech 8
Bank Of Washington. Bank.
Patriotic Bank. Bank Of Commerce.
FARMS d M0Tch's B'nk.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-27
FOR SALE OR RENT.

DwELLING-HoUsE FOR SALE-LoCATED
~ ON TENTH STREET, NEAR PEEEsYLvAEiA AVE
NUE.. Apply to JAS, c. MEG UIRE 4 CO.,
Auctrs and Com mission Merchants.
ian 23-st
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02
From Arkansas.

CAIRO, Oct. 30.-Advices from Little
Rock of the 18th inst, state that volunteer
ing for the Union army continues success
full. The militia organizations Ia the north
west part of the State number {, 900. Capt.
Regain, Of Gen. Steeles staff, has been ap-
pointed to superintend the orga nization OF
loyal troops for the defense of he State.
Efforts are being made by the Union men
of Arkansas to have Mr.. Rogers, of Pine
Bluff, appointed Military Governor. Pc
titions have been forwarded to Washington
asking the appointment.
Dobbins, the notorious guerrilla, was sur
prised last week at Tulip, and $4,000 in
Confederate notes were captured. -s..
Deserters from Prices army are daily ar
irving at Little Rock and Pine Bluffs TAX
ing the oath of allegiance. At last accounts
more than half of his army had deserted.
Marmaduke was at Arkadelphia last with
cavalry of Holmes command.
At Arkadelphia. the rebels moved the
machine shops to Marshall, Texas.
The postofice is re-established at Little
Rock.
A party of guerrillas under Campbell en-
tered Charleston, Mo- last night, robbing
stores aud citizens. They took Col. Deal
prisoner who shot two of the party. Camp
bell was captured and brought here in
irons.
Prohibition on private shipments to points
below have been removed, providing freight
is shipped on boats coming from st. Louis
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02
From Chattanooga.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Prvate advices
from Chattanooga to-day state that tenn
orary solution of the difficulty Of supply
ing Chattanooga had been found previous
to recent victories, by building railroad
from Bridgeport to Jasper village about
IL miles to the northeast of -, which
was partly graded some years since. This
shortens the miles OF terrible land carriage
to 28, which can be overcome with compa-
rative ease. - I,
There seems to be no prospect of all i'm
mediate grand movement. Gen. Sherman,
cannot reach Chattanooga for a month and
The main portion of the two army corps
have been chiefly engaged in guarding rail-
roads and other lines of communication.
The enemy is in no condition, after his
late reverses, to make any serious attempt
to prove his position and status, therefore
it is likely to be the same for some time &c
come.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02
FOREIGN News.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-The brig Santiago
from Port au Plata, Cot. 9th, Via Grind
Turk, has has arrived. She carried loo re-
fugees from Port au Plata to Grand Turk.
The Hamburg and Bremen Census at Port
au Plata were passengers to this port.
Reliable news BY this arrival confirms the
previous reports that the Spspiards after
the destruction of the town ofSintiago de
Caballero, the Spanish garrison with 1000
.reinrorcements retreated to Port au Plata.
The insurgents so harrassed their march as
to cause loss to the Spsniards of 1000 to
1900 in killed and wounded.
Fresh arrivals Of troops reinforced them
to 1900 men and vet even these were con-
fined to the town by the efforts Of not over
1000 insurgents, the Spanairds not making
q single effort to driveIo of their assailants
This continued till the I'd of october wheI
be Spanish troops retired to the fort and
be town was given up to pillage. Part o
be Spanish embarked for San Domings
hereby reducing the garrison to 1900
On the 4th the Spaniards again plllaged tn
town and the Dominhans then tried thei
hand at the same game. Nearly all tn
horses and stores were plundered, and suc
contents as could not be removed, wer
destroyed. Six hundred Spaniards the
sailed from the fort and afrer a severe hgt
i drove the Dominieans from the town. tn
Spaniards were assisted BY tho guns Of tn
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02
'fE1lE6RtP
ia ul.1lal ELI z
Up.to 2 O'Clock. A. M
Fr01ni : Morrl.iis aIsInnd.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3I.-The Times has 'ths
following from Morris Island the 9th:
Three heavy guns have heen turuedl upon
the city of Charleston and each has thrown
one shell containing Greek fire into the very
heart of the city. Other guns are to open
upon the city this evening.
1t was not at first intended to make
commencement of such vigorous operations
but circumstances have changed the pro-
gramme entirely, ,.,..,. -. =
! Our batteries are also ht work on John 1
SON, Sumter and Moultrie. The enemy is
replying reservedly to-day, he is evidently
taken By surprise, so far as the Smelling of
Charleston is concerned, although he has
had sufficient warning. ..r -
), Four monitors are in position of Sulli-
vans Island. 1t is understood they will en-
gage the rebel works this evening.
! The dronsidess howsno disposition to Far :
ticipate, her ropes being hung with sailors
washing. .--.-..-........ -.-G
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02

The Agent of the Polyorama the other
day asked gentleman at the Sprigg House
If he could inform him where he could get
= bill.poster. The fellow told the Agent he
could, and being caleaaway!lssid he would
attend to him in few minutes. He soon
returned, and began to enlarge upon the
merits of the bill,poster. y young man
who boarded at the house, at that mo-
ment stepped into the ROOM In order
to have Joke, the wag who was to find the
bin.poster, remarked "Oh, here's your man
now,n The newcomer, supposilng the
stranger wished to see him, stepped for
ward. We'll" says the Agent, you take
the paste and will carry the bills" Our
Young friend wasl considerably nonplussed
and 'looked daggers" when he was giver
to understand the affair.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02

New YORK, Nov. The steamship
Hecla from Liverpool on the 10th via Deems
town on the 2lst, arrived this morning. She
brings few items Of news. The Levant
Herald confms that the Porte offered to
purchased the rams in the Mersey and bid
Laird's price of 10000 pounds each.
Mason, the Southern Commissioners, was
again in England and the guest Of W. ).
Lindsay, Of London.
France refuses to guarantee the Mexican
loan and there is trouble between Maxi
MILAN and the French Government on that
question.
Official news from Japan states that in
the attack on and the destruction of Kuga.
Eena the English feet lost eleven killed and
thirty. nine wounded.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02

The RIVER was falling slowly last even
ing, but as the recent rains seem to have been
general. We may expect to have u navigable
river in few days. We think we are safe
in predicting rise of six or eight feetwitn-
in the next forty-eight hours. Then we
may look for coal boats, for no sooner will
that depth Of water be attained than
the Ohio will be filled with fats bearing
this mineral to the freezing denizens of Gin
cinnati and other cities in that section Of
country.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-11-02
From the Army Of the Gulf:

| New ORLEANS, Oct. 22.-The latest news
/ from the Army of the Calf Is to yesterday
evening and is of the most cheering char
actere The column under Gen. Franklin
entered Opelousa at noon yesterday. The
enemy made stand about FIVE miles in
front of the town with infantry; cayalryi9,d
artillery on yesterday morning, but were
quickly driven from the field. This result
has followed every attempt the enemy has
made at a stand during the present cam
paign on the Teehe, at Vermillion Bayou.
where they had strong position. An ugly
engagement might have been expected, but
the threats on their rear by Gen, .Dana,s
column, compelled the rebel General to di.
vide his force and 80 weaken his force on
the bayou that it was easily turned by our
cavalry, and forced the enemy to fall back
from histstrong, Aposition. Our troops are
rep6rted as wen Supplied and in fine health
and spirits. The advance camp is now be-
y0nd Opelousa. There is much specializing
in camp as to whether the liue of march is
to be north or west, but nothing is posi-
lively known. -,t,..,,
An expedition of veteran troops is being
fitted out and will doubtless sail within the
next 48 hours. It's destination, of course,
has not been publicly announced, but it is
undoubtedly bound for some point on the
Texas coast. Brownsville is spposed TO be-
the point aimed at and from whence it will
operate as the onward progress Of the main
column may decide best. a part Of the
Corps D'Afrique accompanies the expedi-3
ton.
The enrolment of celefed soldiers is rap
idly progressing. Two white regiments are
also rapidly filling up
!. Somuch oflthe Mississippi river as is in
the department is now entirely free from
guerrilla depjredatons and traffic along the
its branches is now as uninterrupted in this
respect as before the war Business is
steadily increafing. Receipts of cotton for
the week up to this evening is 6O73 bales
A sale of new cotton, middling fair brought
TAI o.day. 49,. =
Several small expeditions have recently
been sent across lake Ponchertrain into the
Mississippi which destroyed several rebel
salt works and other valuable property
They met several parties of rebel soldiers
and in the skirmishes which ensued the
Union troops were ever victorious.
The gulf blockadng squadron has made
several captures. recently. Blockade run
ming on this part Of the coast is running all
who engage in it.