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Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
DROPOSALS FOR HEAVY PROJEC
TILES.

ORDNANCE OFFICE, war DErARIMExr,l
WASHINGTON, November 10, 1863. I
SEALED PRoPOsALswill Be received At thil
Ssl s.a Gs III h b ss
named arsenals, viz;
1000 i6-inch bsttering shot
1900 ib-inch shells
5000 i0-inch shot
5000 i0-inch shells.
At THE wATEnvLIET ARSENAL, WEST Troy, n. y
1000 i6-inch battering shot
1000 l6.inch shells
1000 Io-inch shot
1000 i0-inch shells.
AT THE U. Q. ARSENAL, oovERRoR's ISLAND, ". Y
5000 l5-inch bsttering shot
a,0oo i6inch shells
10000 I0inch shot
5000 io-inch shells
1000 16inoh battrring shot
1000 i5-inch shells
8,000 l0.inoh shot
1000 lc-ineh shells
At THE ST. LOUIS ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO.
1000 lO.inch shot
1900 l0inch shells
1000 i6.inch battering shot
1000 i6-inch shells
1000 I0-inch shot
1900 i0.inch shells.
The Proisetile. are 70 be made Of the kind o.
the Ordnance Manual, with the exception Of the
ikineh battering shot, which are TO be made Of sun
metAl, OF tensho stIenBtns ranging between 2o,UU(
and % ,0C0 pounds to the square Inch, and thesl
must be cast from . reverberatory or air furnace
Drawings OF all these projsotiles can be seen o.
any Of the arsenals where they are to be delivered
The projectles are to be inspected at the foundry
where cast, but must be delivered at the varioui
arssnal., free of charge ,o ,for transportation o.
must be made at the rate Of not less than Ave pei
cent. per week, Of the number OF projectiles con
traoted for the first delivery to Be made within
30 days after the date Of contract and any failure
to deliver at specified time will subject the con
tractor to forfeiture OF the number he may fail
to deliver at that time.
Separate bids must be made for each kind Of pro
jeetilesj and II any bidder proposes to deliver al
different arsenAls, separate hidi must be made fol
each kind at each place.
No bid will DO considered from parties otheI
than regular founders, or proprletors OF works
who are known to this Department to be capable
OF executing tine work contracted for iR their OWE
establishments.
Zach party obtaining a contract will be required
to enter into bonds, with approved sureties Tor ii
faithful execution.
The Department reserves to Itself the right te
reject any or all bids, II not deemed satisfac
tory, for any cause.
Proposals will be addressed to Brigaiier Gen
eral George D. Ramsay, Chief OF Ordnau,e, Wash
inston, pc )" and will be endorsed Proposals. fol
Heavy ProlPctiles. GEO. D. RAMSAY,
noif-tuthsatist Brig. Gen. Chief Of Ordnance.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

New YoRK STYLEs.-Geptiemes's Clothing -
Hse and Fashionabs "A large assortment for bress
and Business wear. The Ehglish Sack and Walk.
ing Goats excel ~ beauty, grade and finish any.
WALL, STCPHEssA Co,
oSs-tf 393 Pa. av., bet. Ninth and Tenth sis.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

WuITGuUKsr's GALLERY, +3I PENNSYLVANIA
, AyCNuE.-lhis celebrated establishment has lust
E-Ien elegantly reittei and furnished Has one OF
in this country, numbering over fifteen thousand,
| embracing likenesses OF distinguished persons,
both civil and military, Likenessts OF msny Oi
Sc fallen in bRtt.e can be obtained here. For
erior work, Whitehurst outstripping his COM
petllOrs, received medal NJ The world FAR,
london, Particular attention Is called to his new
Imperial Photographs, also Niynetts now Ilush
soIiyht after noylt-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

TnE METROPOLITAN Police FORCE TO RE
REpRrsEsrED At GEITysDuRG,-super Mt
Wcbb in compliance with a request nom the
authorities, has dispatched two experienced ietec
tiyes TO the Gettysburg celebration, TO look after
the lIght.Hngered gentry,
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

FoRT sTRoNS.-The name of the fort on tile
south side Of the Potomac River, at present known
as Fort DcKslb, has been changed to Fort Strong,
after Major General George c. Strong, US. Volun-
teers who died at New York city, July 10, 1861 of
wounds received In al assault upon Fort Wagner,
Chsreston HarbOr, South Carolina.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

ATTEMPTED ESCAPE PROM THE CENTRAL"
The Guard that Could mol BE- Bribrd This morning
ten men who were conhnsd In the Central Guard.
house attempted to escape BY cutting through the
flooring oftheir cell and crawling under the house
In this manner they would have had only one
guard to pasp, and him they attempted to bribe by
Offering him n large sum Of money, but he could
not be bought, and at once gave the alarm. This
honest guards name land we are glad we can give
~ Is &. Eaton Co. X, irh N. II. vols The pris
oncrs " ere At once put In irons by Lieut. Berry.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

YNHE SUPREME COURT OF THE
l. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR The SAID DISTRICT
To oil ph0m u may concern, GREETING:
Notice Is hereby given, That, on the 2ld day OF
October, 1861, the schooner Herald her tackles, ap-
psrel, furniture, and cargo, were captured by the
United States stear er calypso, and brought into
his District for adjudication, and the same are
libeled and prosecuted In this Court In the name
Of the United States, for condemnation as lawful
prize, for reason. set forth 10 libel and that said
cause will stand for trial at the City Hall, In the
cit" OF Washington. on the sc ond MONDAY Of
December next when snd where all persons are
warned TO appear to show cause why conGemna.
tion should not he decreed, and to Intervene for
their intercsts, November u, 1861.
RI. MEIGS,
nol6-dtd Clerk.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

apF "t-"' ''h"''' NAf' y '"f'"''
TILLlES OLD PLANTATION COZ.
" FEE.-The hest Hotels, Restaurants, Steam
efs and Private Families sIe saving nearly my
per cent. by using -.
GiLLIEs' OLD PLANTATION COFFEE,
GlLLIEs' OLD PLANTATION COfFEE,
GILLIEs' CLIO PLANTATION COFFEE,
IN place other imported COhees, such az lava or
Mocha. 1t has been fully tested side by side with
the finest Java, and pronounced fully equal In uni
iormity Of strength and richness OF havur, 30 that
we eau, with more than usual confidence, recon-
mend to our friends and the public our fine favored
OLD PLANTATION COFFEE,
Old PLANTATION COFFEE,
OLD PLANTATION COFFEE,
As our late invoices are far superior to former
shipments. The bean or kernel Is full, plump, and
very much like the Mocha or Mountain Coffee In
shape, and when manufactured by our new process
Is decidedly preferable TO the best grades of Island
Cohec; and we would advice all who desire really
reliable and healthy beverage, to
pRlEk GiiLlES' OLD PLANTATION COFFEE
pRlNR GiLLlES' OLD PLANTATION COFFEE,
DRINK GILLlES' OLD PLANTATION COPFEE,
tits packed only In one pound tin,ioii package
facsimile g! Oar signature. The
OLD PLANTATION COFFEE
10 lor sale by nearly all the leading groeers and
conntry stores Throughout the uaitea States, At
THIRTY CENTS PER POUND.
Liberal discount 10 the Jobbing Retailer Trade.
The Old Plantation Coffee should be prepared tho
same ss any other pure eoteej good cream with
the addition of an egg loilsd with the coffee will
add much u the havor.
WRIGHT GILLIEs y BROTHER,
Only Manuiaetuiers,
2si, 9s5, 2a1 Washington st, NY.
oelb-eoimSttw
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

THE only place where you can purchase India
Rubber youds Of ali kinds at anaCurers prices, 10
n~H 4. HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, slO
Penusy!r snls avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. Also, all kinda OF Rubber goods Deauti-
iully repaired at short notice. mar N-I
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

WAS TAKEN UP, ON SATURDAY
w night lnst, a snall sORREL HORSE,
marked 81 c. which the owner can have by
calling st aGG Twenty.h st street, between l. aud
NJ, proving property, snd paying charges
uuIi-3t' 4. CREMER,
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
~ + f ! G | A l. .

HEApaUARTERs1
MILITARY DISTRICT OF WAsHIs0ToN,
WAsHIS0ros, D. c., August 20, 1853.
General Orders No. %.
All eommissioned officers In the city Of Washing.
ton, d. c., under medical treatment, are hereby
ordered TO wear the uniform OF the Bnited States
service, according to their grade.
By command OF Brig. Gen. MARTIsDALE.
JOHN p. SHERRORNE,
Au2e-tf Assistant AdjutAnt General
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

CONTEMPLATED SALE OF sTASLEY's GALLERY
OF ISDIAS PArSTISGs-Every enc who has visited
the Smithsonian Institute has not failed 10 admire
the paintings composing the Indian gallery Of Mr.
J. NJ. Stanley. of this city We have incidentally
learned that arrangements are being made by Ger
'an parties TO purchase the entire gallery for the
,cNigan University.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

A THIEF ARREsTEp.--On Saturday night, as
Mr.. MeClintoek's baggage wagon was about leav-
Ing the depot to deliver the baggage through the
city, a young eolored man named Elias Lomax
asked permission to ride up as far ss Willards'.
The agent gave him leave, and on the way up the
, gro took hand-trunk and jumped of with II.
The agent did not miss the trunk until he arrived
at Wilards' II raining very hard at the time. The
agent called on Sergeant Reed, Second ward, who
set to work to find It, and In a short time arrested
the negro and recovered the trunk, which con.
tanned very valuable uniform Of a captain OF the
Italian navy. The thief was comnitted TO jail by
Squire Clayton.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
AUCTION SALES.

IL d. Y NJ u U l IL T. & e o.
RsSptRroa RosSw9Sb 6SsvFSsDEss CASE "cHrcxra.
ING" PIANO.FORTE, Mirrors, Chandelier, Cab.
n:.s Esss1 xs sy:
a!th, At 10 O'Clock, At the residence Of Clement
Hill E.a, II street, between ConnsesieSt @ vt sysnue
sss ss. :s S entire
fsrte BY " Chicksrins,,
Suite Of Rosewood carved parlor furniture, I'm
ished in green and gold brooatelle,
Arm, easy and fancy ohsirs OF various kinds.
Elegant Rosewood centre table, very large sire,
with sienna marble top,
GU framed M French plate msntsl and pls, sl.sse.
tains, cornice, and fixtures
Handsome Rosewood escritoire
Pair Of superb buhl bsrets, secretary, and work.
Besutiiul whAt.nots and fancy tables In rose.
Fine medallion and brussels carpets
Rugs, oil cloth, stair carpet
Rosewood cloth covered whist table
Two magnificent Dresden vases from the Tulie.
art, with historic Cd asIss: @ &c. % eo.t ,seS ' ''
Two superb Japanese vases, b6 inches high, the
largest In the country
Elegant China and bisque vases, groups AMI
Large and hantseme Japanese card receiver,
SUPERIOR silysr.plsM,ed Il waters, tureens,
Liquor stand egg stand, castofs and butter dishes,
Elegant silver-plated dessert service, comprising
EperBne WIN iour bfAckets, WIN engraved
glass shades, four fruit stands, and two wine
coolers,
Blue and gold china dinner and dessert service,
lSl pieces,
Gilt and decorative dinner, tea, and dessert sell
vice,
Fine table cutlery, cut and engraved glassware,
superior walnut-cnrved extension table,
Marble.top sideboard, leather-covered dining
chairs,
Library bookcases, and bookstan,is In walnut,
Plush coeered sofa and arm chairs,
Excellent bedsteads, wardrobes, bureaus, wash.
stands
Superior feather beds, hair and husk mattresses,
Lounges, easy chairs, rockers,
Belsters and pillows, toilet sets,
Chamber stoves, fire sets,
Window curtains, shades and cornice,
Together with the usual assortment OF kitchen
Terms cash. JAS. c. Meet Il co,
nOv16-d Auctioneers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
EREEpOM NATIONAL

THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
INDICATED
THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION OF
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
ISSUED JANUARY |, 1868;
LETTER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE $. TU
THE UNION CONVICTION HOLDEN AT
SPRINGFIELD, tILI.,) SEPT. 3, 1869.
Officially Revised and Corrected.
From the Press Of tho NATIONAL REPuBLI, AN.
For sale by -
HUDSON TAYLOR,
nols-tf sst Penpsylyania avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

A Grand
MATINEE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
at which the entire company will appear. To com.
mence at2i o'clock.
A Grand Complimentary BENEFIT TO TIM
HAYES and SAM HAGU will be given on WE'D
NESDAY EVENING, at which the entire Company
will appear for positively the last time.
NJ. T. SkIFF.. Sole Proprietor.
Dlt N v NElL.... Business Agent
Change OF programme every evening. noit-3t
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
IA N T BURY ALL.
O.. CANTERBURY,
CANTERBURY,
CANTERBURY,
CANTERBURY,
THE POPULAR MUSIC HALL AND THEATRE,
L0uistsns Asenus, nssr tA< corner Of SstA siresi.
lin rear OF the Metropolitan and National Hotsls)
SIGN OF THE BIG CALCIUM LIGHT.
WIN. r. Sim. ...........:.. Manager and Proprietor
INAUGURAL WEEK
THIRD YEAR
AMERICAS GREAT LEADING AMUSE-
MENT INSTITUTION.
THIS EVENING,
The atsorbing Drama, entitled the
HIGHwAYMANs
HlGHwAYMAN's
Asst CRI ME-
LAST CR mel
With the following unexampled cast
The Golden Farmer Mr. j. g. Edyards
Jemmy Twitcher.. .Mr. Geo. r Edeson
Hammer NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. i. W. william.
VIM. Harvey. ey.......................Mr J 3. Clarke
Elizabeth. Miss Lille Brandon
Nifs, Hammer. Miss Lucy Cniton
otesrs, Peasants. 80, BY ine dramatic sompsny. any,
During the evening,
j. II. CHILE ERS,
J. II. DERs,
J. II. CHILD DERs,
}. II. DERs,
The Great Military Sensation, will appear in his
astonishing performances with the Mnsket
MISS KATHLEEN O'NEIL,
MISS KATHLEEN O'NEIL,
MISS KATHLEEN O'NEII.,
MISS KATHLEEN O'NEIL,
In some OF her Original Songs, Irishisms, Caries.
tures, Ac., and her celebrated Vocal Tefp-
sichorean speciality.
THE IRISH CURE.
THE IRISH CURE.
MISS ERNEsTINE DE FAIBER
MISS ERNEsTINE DE- FAIBER
MISS ERNEsTINE DE FAlBER
MISS ERNEsTINE De FAIBER
In New Ballads and Graceful Dances.
A most Charming Ballet, arranged by
MONS GuILLAUME FouCHE,
entitled the
PAINTERS ILLUSION,
PAINTERS ILLUSION,
PAINTERs ILLUSION,
PAINTERS ILLUSION,
PAINTERS ILLUSION,
Ia producing the famous
ALBUM OF BEAUTY,
ALBUM OF BEAUTY,
LILLE BRANDON, KATE HARRISON
JULIA RICHMOND, LUCY CLIFTON,
MILE JENNIE, LA PETITE ELLA,
Ne, &C., &C.
CHARACTERISTIC OLIo
embracing
''"lASN SDHNcEs &c,
THE THE GREAT GREAT PsSTEAN PsoTEAN coMPAs
GEORGE r. EDEsoN, H. W. EAGAN,
J. s. EDWARDS, MR.. ED. MURRAY,
H. ". WILLIAMS, Us. CLARKE.
MONS. SOL, T. BROWN,
JUAN BAPTIsrA, &c.
Admission. oents
Private Boxes, holding six persons s......s6
Doors open at o'clock; Performance st X.
POPULAR FAMILY MATINEE,
POPULAR FAMILY MATINEE,
P0PaR P9PTLAR EAMILY .M MATINEE TINE'
Regular Series, on
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Admission-Ladies 20 cen's; Children 10 cents.
movie
VARIETIES MUSIC HALL.
Fronting Pennsyivanis avenue and Ninth street.
Hamblin Co......... ............ Proprietois
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
MILITARY GODS.

WALL. STEPHENS h CO.,
3S1 PEEEsYLvASIA AVENUE,
Offer the largest assortment In this city, eMbf
Ing all qualities used by officers In tbs Army and
Navy, such As
Swords, saghps, Bsits, shoulder.strsps, Hats,
Caps, Pistols, no., Ao., with a hne assortment Of
Uniform elothing, with which we can furnish ON.
GERS complete outfits In few uoments.
WALL, STEPHENS CO.,
2AN PcnusylyxniA Avs1u
.nv tIntel 4 lnrpo.I
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!!
IN Mental Hygiene, by !. Ray, NJ. D., 81 %.
In War Time, and other Poems, by Whittier, g.
Sioux War, 81 60.
Mary Lindsay, 30 cents.
Roundabout Papers, 81.
Just received, and for sale by
HUDSON TAYLOR,
Bookseller and Stationer,
noi+N 3aA Pennsylvania avenue
MISS KATE CHASE'S WEDDING
lM MARCH, a. performed by the United States
Marine Band at her Bridal Ceremony, November
y. Composed and arranged for the Piano by
Frederick Kroell Price so cents, and sent by IN msi
free OF postage. Published this day BY
PHILIP 4 SOL0MONs,
Metropolitan Bookstore,
nol3-6td ss2 Pennsylvania av.
NEW BOOKS NEW BOOKS II
MY Farm OF Eigewood; by Ike Marvel; 81 80.
Reveries Of q Bschelor; by Ike Marvel; 81 20.
Dream Life, q Parable Of the Seasonsi 81 20.
The Yankee Boy IRON Home; 81 26.
hierivale's History of the Romans; vol. |; 81.
Speeches and Lectures of Wendell Phillips; So TO-
Hospital Sketches; by L. NJ. AlcOtt; 70 cents.
Just published and for sale by
Bookseller and Stationer,
no2-tf sst Pennsylvanis avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

LNOR RENT. IA NEATLY AND COM
il FORTABLY FURNISHED HOUSE, located
In the First ward, but one square from Pennsyiva-
mia avenue, containing nine rooms, gas, Lstrobe
stove water In yard, ko will be fer rent from the
18th Of November. Lease from one to three years.
Rent Si25 per month, payable quarterly, In adj
vance. Address box si8, Warrington CITY Post
Office. oc2s-tf
CTORAGE---IN FIRE-PROOF BRICK
- WAREHOUSE, foot Of F street. Apply to
FRED. & COZZENs,
oe2O-tf Penn. av., two doors from ilth ct.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
HE RESORT OF THE PEOPLE,
AND NE PLUS ULTRA OF MUSIC HALLS.


AND NE PLUS ULTRA OF Music HALLS
FIRST WEEK OF THE NEW STARS,
Already fsvorites with an appIeciative public.
Second time this evening oI
TIE FRENCH SPY,
with the splendid cast. MILE PETRIE as the
ARAB BOY-greeted last night with q crowded
house and encore upon encore.
First week Of the charming play OF
THE CoNsCRIPT.
The charming ballet
Los INTRIGO EsPANoI"
The great new comic act, the
DOUBLE CURE.
The screaming farce Of
RUNNING THE BLOCKADE,
And forty other Songs, Dances, Ballet, New Jokes,
Local Hits at the Times, Wit, and Festivity by the
Protean Company.
Gs.The MANAGEMENT ~ determined TO lead the
van, and consequently Now Novelties and ssnss-
tions are In preparation, that will shortly be an
nOunced.
10 nssday-FAsHIoNABLE MATINEE,
Doors open At 7; commence at o'clock. noi7
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17


nHILP u SOLOMONS,
BOOKsELLERs, ARMY sTATIONERs,
PRINT TIERS,
AND
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS,
3y2 PESSsyLyANIA AvESUE,
Nave constantly on hand
All Military and Naval WOrka,
New and recent Pupliaationg,
Army Stationery, all kinds,
Field order Books,
Field Manifold Writers,
Company Roll Books,
General Order Files,
Time Books,
Army Pay Tables,
File Glasses,
Field Copying Presses,
Abstract Papers,
Pension aud Bounty IlsnEs,
Reuord books for use At headquarters by As.
sistant AdJutAnt Gene rails.
Blank books made, and Printing done TO orAgg oa
very short notice,
All Printed Books sent by mail free oil postage.
oe99-H
T Il Il A l. b | 0 N,
w PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Between 2ist and 2sd streets.
BOARDING BY THE DAY OR WEEK, WITH
OR WITHOUT LODGING.
MEALS At All HupRs.
~ Give us . call.
Js2o-iy &. II. GILMAN.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

M A N II o o ID
M HOW LOST HOW RESTORED
Just Published, In Sealed Envelope Price six cts
A LECTURE ON THE NATURE, TREAT
ment, and Radical Cure Of fSpermAtorrhGa, or Sem.
inal Weakness, Involuntary Emissions, Sexual
Debility, and Impediments to Marriage generally
Nervousness, Consumption, Epilepsy aaa Fits
Mental and Physical !nGapaeity, tesnlting from
thor OF the Green Book, &c.
"a loon TO THOUSANDS OF sUFFEREkS"
Sent under seal In plain envelope, TO any al,
postage stamps, by DR.. CH. ]. c. KLINE,
lS7 BOWERY, NEW YORK,
sel6-SminlAw Post Office Box 1856
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

CAVALRI BUREAU, OFFICE OF
~ CHIEF QUARrERAIAsTER, WAsmisGru..
Il, T., October 70, 1863.
On the nrst and third Wednesdays, ith and is'h
OF November, will he sold at public suction At tho
Cavalry Depot, at Gisboro' Point, near this city
A large lot of Cavalry Horses, condemned as
unit for public service.
Sales to commence at 10 o'clock =. m.
Terms-Cash, In Government funds.
c. G. SAW1ELLE,
Lieut.. Col. and Chief Quartermaster
oe29.dtnIS Cavalry Bureau.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17
FOR SALE OR RENT,

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT,
rented BY calling at ais = street, between Sixth
ana seventh. novl6-tf
NOR RENT.---TWO GOOD.SIZED
IL rooms, well furnished (Back and Front Par.
lori Reference required. Apply to No. sos Penn
sylvAnia avenue. noit-3t
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

Fronting PennsyivAnis avenue and Ninth street
hAmDlln q ffOprleIuis
Fitzsimmons. Stage Manager and Advertiser
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-17

COR. OF KI0nTHESTH ST, AND PENN. AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, u. q
Meals furnished NJ all hours and at the shortest
| notice ]. W. REYNOLDS,
| uelb-tt Proprietor,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-11-27
From Charleston via Richmond.

New York, Nov. 70.
Richmond papers of the 10Th contain
the following:
An Atlanta, Gs, dispatch dated Nov.
13.h saws: A party of Georgia state
troops and Indians killed the notorious
Brvson and thirty-four OF his men short
time since on the line between Georgia
and Norlh Carolins.
A special to the Register dated George
town, Nov. 18th, says: The fsderals bavs
removed all their supplies to Knoxville for
safety, and are being fed on half rations.
A special to the lntellig gencer says that
the Yankee off ers who deserted aud came
into our line. repor, that Grant expects
soon to assault Lookout. His army is on
half rations.
Two thousand one bundled Of the Yam.
kee prisoners in Richmond have been sent
to console the good people Of Danvi,e.
The escape of the notorious Rucher from
jail has removed the difficulty with regard
to the exchange of surgeons.
1t is probable that the next flag oftruce
steamer from the north, which is expected
At City Point daily now, will bring up a
large DUO esf OF oar surgeons he'o rs pris-
cners at the north.
the LIBBY contains & ankee surgeons
which Is quite great number.
The Uombardnent OF ort sumter lass
night was continued as usual and Is still
going on this morning
ine enemy n'eu -uo Slo's ir''" fo'.
"ieSS 'n'p ,'o o''l '"'s no'n'ne' uoi'S
no ma'er'al damage.
IL Is reported that gun 0ursted AZ 'ne
last hre'
There has been slow lre from Sumter
all day, anu present lndicatlons are that
the aneny intend more extensive opera.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-11-27
Report of the Secretary Of State.

We are Indebted to Mr.. LEWIS, Secreta-
rv Of State, for copy of his Annual Re
port for the fiscal year ending Sep ember
80, 1863 It contains statement Of the
funds Of tie State, Of it's revenues, OF the
expenditures during the past year, with
an estimate ot expenditures fol the ensu
ing wear. The following are some of the
facts presented as TO transactions of the
past fiscal wear:
Total receipts, 50 65S095
Total disbursements, 2 COZ $50
The receipts into the General Fund
from tie sac Of bonds are $50 900. The
socr4oate transactions in that fund foot
up a. follows:
Rpceir,-. ss50376
Disbursements, 53S7S4
The tel owing are The total recei pts aud
di>hu, s-mrnls of he School Fund:
Receipts. 1892 423
Disburseu ents, 295 675
The transactions in the Allotment Fund
foot up:
Rereipts, s4S2 OO5
Disbursements, 451 269
About IA 600 have been paid out for
.lyk and wounded soldiers. The total
.Nar Fund transactions show:
Receipts, s46O 5G9
Disbursements, 149 3S9
Of the receipts into the War Fund, we
find s147,l63 credited to the United
States.
The total estimated revenues and liabiI
tiles for the er suing year were footed thus
Liabilities, s1.171 353
Revenues, 1.03l All
OF the revenues, 100000 probably
bonds and war claims) are considered un-
available, leaving an estimated deficiency
to be provided Tor by tax of 100000
The amount Of State Bonds disposed of
the past resr has been 1915 ,400-inclu
ling s25S 900 Invested " in the School
Fund. The whole amount Of School
Funds " invested " in State Bonds, thus
far is 323 600.
There areTo'her interesting statistics in
this report which we may give at another
time The above are sufficient to give a
correct impression as to the style in which
the State government has been run. The
total di, i,burSpmen:S Of the past year ap.
pr0ach three millions Of dollars and the
State Debt in tina, period has increased
toward half million dollars, if not
more.