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Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LEVY CoURr.-ThisIcourt for the county of Wash.
ingtOn, after referring several bills to their appro-
pirate committees, and fixing the salary OF the
clerk, r. Callnu, at $500 per Rnnum, with fee of
81 for each license issued by him. then elected Jas
Pilng collector Of the county for school taxes,
with an allowance ofive per cent. on collections.
R. Crawford, Esq, of Georgetown, was elected at
torney and counsellor of the court. The supervi-
sors of the county roads were allowed 50 per day.
and $3.50 were appropriated for statiOnhOuscs fuel
and lights for the metropolitan police on duty in
the county.
A committee was appointed to inquire into the
condition of the seventh street and Bladensburg
turnpike road, and report whether the same be in
such order as is required BY the late act of Con-
gress. The committee consists of Messrs. Bowen,
Plant, and Burr.
The court adjourRed until the first Monday in
May.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Tn. Old New York Municipal Police Force
moi 10 he Paid,

ALBANY, April 1.-THE Court Of Appeals
adjourned this afternoon. The court gave their
opinion to-day in the long pending suit Of the
policemen Of New York who, under Fernando
Wood, refused to recognize the authority Of the
Police Commissioners appointed under the Ne
tropoltan Police law. The court, by virtue Of
tho repeal by the law Of 1860 Of the law Of 1857,
were unanimous in their decision on one point
against those policemen. A majority Of the
court gave decision denying the policemen
the pay that they sued for while acting in au
nsubordinate manner, and compelling them to
pay the costs Of suits.
This decision ends the long controversy by
decision of the court Of last resort IN the State,
and establishes the cOnstitutiUuality of the Me
LOpolitan Police law.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
PUEBLA SURROUNDED BY
THE FRENCH,
Reported Destruction Of Gomon-
forts Army.

New YORK, April l4.--1ho H,rald'S CORES.
poudence from Havana states that the French
have surrounded Puebla, and taken possession
of one gate Of the city. There is also a doubt
full rumor coming through French sources that
Comonfort's army, in San Martin, has been
destroyed by General Bethier.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Fhs Rebel. Threatening SUFFOLK.

At an early hour yesterday the mail steamer
Adelaide, Captain James Cannon, came into
port at Baltimore on her return trip from Hamp-
ION Roads, bringing the military mail and a
considerable number Of officers of the army and
navy Some Of these report that considerable
excitement prevails at Fortress Monroe and
NoTi0,A aud Portsmouth in consequence of the
LeloIls That the rebels were advancing in strong
i"rcc, especially upon the Peninsula.
Pow rHEss MoNRoE, April l2.-General Kuyes
has issued the following order:
dEADQUAKTERs DEPARTMENT or
VIRGINIA, SUFFOLK, April IL.
Ihc proximity Of tile rebel forces to this city
londcTs Il necessary for the commanding gon-
crR 10 notify all foreign Consuls, women and
hildrUu, and all persons not in the employ of
the United States, who prefer safety to the con-
AICt Of war, to leave any town or village in this
department which may bo fired upon by the
enemy forthwith.
(Slgned) MAJ. Gen. KEYEs.
Some slight diminishing has taken place to-
day at Suffolk.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

British brig Ocean Ranger Is now lying in
Hampton Roads having aboard about $50
cOntrabands, nearly all of whom have come In
from the Peninsula during the war. The new
colonization scheme proposed to and sane
toned by President Lincoln is about to be
inauguraled, and the freed Ethioplans are per
fectly satisfied with trying their fortunes In a
strange land-the Island of Hayti. They are
to receive each IS per month for their labor for
the period of five years, and at tho expiration
of that time will he entitled to an additional
revenue arising from the sale of whatever agri
cultural products they may raise. In few
days, another vessel will leave for Hayt, carry
ing stores and luggage for the AdventuTerS.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

AFPAIKs AT SUFFOLK.-It is well known the
rebels, as well as the Federals, have considcra-
bly increased their forces within u few days on
the line Of the Roanoke and SCabOard railroad,
and 1t seems evident that ere long general en-
gagcment will take place. The forces are well
posted on each side Of the Blackwatcr river,
and should the rebels attempt to advance they
will assuredly meet with most determined re-
slstaucc On Saturday some diminishing took
place on the part Of the advanced outpOsts, but
the casualties were Of triAing character.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
A Spicy Letter from Col. wyndha am.
HEADQ'Rs FIRST y. JERSEY CAVALRY,
CAMP BAYARp, Belle Plain. Va.

HEADQ'Rs FIRST y. JERSEY CAVALRY,
CANT BATARD, Belle Plain, Va,
March 90, 1868.
To The EDIToR-Sir: Having noticed in the
Chronicle, of March 81, an article in regard to
he sword presentation to Col. n. P. Richmond,
Of the First Virginia cavalry, l beg leave to use
your columns for the purpose OF expressing to
Col. Richmond and his friends, who have such a
high opinion Of his courage, my desire of test.
ing the temper Of tho sabre, as we'll as that of
the man-whether he can sustain the high
reputation for gallantry given him In the va
rious speeches on the occasion of the presenta-
lion.
II the hero himself does not feel willing, per-
haps one Of his friends may wish to uphold his
honor for him.
In conclusion, beg leave to stats that what
ever the gallant Richmond himself may under
stand by this article, hope the public will not
take 1t as a challenge.
am, very respectfully, yours, &c,
2. WYNDHAN,
Colonel.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
hEAD9uAHrERs DEPARTMENT or

WATER SCARCE AND OYSTERS PLENTT.-A
lpllcr from one Of Gen. SteyGnson's brigade at
Edisto, +. C., says: THE want of water ID SC
yurCly felt, and what water we use for cooking
aud drinking has TO be brought a long distance
in pals and tubs. Oysters Of the finest flavor
are found here in great abundance, and the men
are fcasting on them"
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

COLONEL D'UTAssY.-ThC Court Martial OF
Colonel D'Utassy convened this morning, This
charges were read by Major Gaines, Judge Ad-
vocatc. They were twcnty-ono in number.
Some were abandoned by the Government.
They mostly refct to alleged fraudulent acts on
the part of Colonel D'Utassy against the Gov.
cramcnt and his Subordlnates. lie pleads his
innocence of all intent at fraud, but aeknowl.
edges tho acts specified in some of the charges.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
SGCOndEditiOn.
FOUR O'CLOCK. p. NJ.
CoNTRABAND VESSEL SEIZED ON
THE CALIFoRNIA COAST
CAPTURE OF AN IMPORTANT BLOCKADE RUN
NER ON THE COAST or NORTH CAROLINA.
OTHER VESSELS CAPTURED.


The Navy Department has received dis
patch from the Commandant OF Mare Island,
California, dated March nth, Of the cap
turo of tho schooner J. NJ. Chapman, on the
18th ult., by the boats of the U. S. ship Cyane,
in the harbor Of Nan Francisco, which vessel
there is every reason to believe was, from the
munitions Of war found on board and the large
number urhlr crew, designed to prey upon our
commerce.
Also, dispatch from North Carolina, dated
March 18th, L. S. steamer Mt. Vernon, of
New Inlet, which states that at $50 a. M,
strange sail bearing E. by S. was discovered.
The L. S. steamer State of Georgia arted in
chase under a full head of steam. At Gas, the
strange sail appeared to be schooner standing
y. y. W., and from time to time altering her
course from n. n. W. to W. y. W.
At $50 a shot was fred across the bow of the
schooner, but she still persisted in standing in
shore. At 715, having got within musket shot
of the schooner, two moro shots were fired
across her bows, but she still kept on her
course and at 7.25, being within hail, told tho
captain that IL lie did not h6ave to we would
sink him. He replied, "sink away and be
id to you;" but the men complied with the
order to heavo to, in defiance of the captains
threats and monacss.
She was then boarded, when 1t was discovered
that besides the captain, mate and crew Of five
men, there were also on board a man, a lady,
and seven small ChildrGn-twO of them appa-
rcntly very sick. These persons said they had
taken passage on the schooner from Key West,
supposlng her bound for New York. They had
been very harshly treated by tho officers Of the
schooner, and have been kept on a short allow
ancc of food.
The schooner is the Rising Dawn, of P. E.
Island, from Key West, and purporting to be
bound to Now York, and on examining the
papers II appears that she had been taken by
the U. Q. steamer 0ctorara and sent to Key
West for adjudication, but was released on
giving bonds. She was originally from Nassau
y. P, and has on board 1900 bushels Of salt
and II bales Of gunny cloth.
Also, the sloop Ranger, Of Clay's Landing
Suwanee river, from Havana, was captured OF
the 25th ult., by the Fort Henry's armed boats
of Chrystal river. Her cargo is composed o
salt, dry goods, gunpowdcr, &c.
Also, on the evening. Of the 2Gth inst, tn,
schooner Anna, Capt. II. Hanson, of Nassau
n. p, was captured whilst CndUavoring to Cyad
the blockade, 10y armed boats Of the United
States steamer Fort Henry, OIL the mouth Of tn
Suwanee river. Her cargo consisted of 70 bag
of salt, 3 bags OF coffee, boxes OF soap, IL keg
of nails, 4 kegs Of powder, 7Garrcls and 81 case
of merchandise, Contents unknown.)
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Gen. CorcorAn shoots Lieut.. Col. KImbAlI,
orihe Ninth New York ZonnNra

Lieut.. Col. Kimball, of the Ninth New York
Iouaycs, was suddenly killed by pistol shot
in the hands Of superior officer. The report
from Fortress Monroe says that he had applied
to the officer for a pass, but was refused, and
upon using insulting language, was shot on
the spot. Gen. CorcOran is the superior officer
named in connection with the affair.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Riot Between Irish and Negro Laborsrs

NEW YORK, April IA riot occurred to-day
between SOmu negro aud Irish labOrers, which
was quite serious for time, The Irish are said
to have commenced the difficulty, and hurled
missiles at the negroes, driving them of the
pier into boat. At this moment one of the
negroes, named Oney, fired pistol, wOundlDg
james AgHrs in the head, hut not scriously.
Another account says that Agars was wounded
In the fight by brick thrown by one Of the mob
standing beside him. The riot was soon after
stopped by the police. The negro Oney had his
a0se broken.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
4 As.naatIon at Hnrp,r,, Ferry,

\ correspondent writes from the army at
Harpcr's Ferry that camp rumors are prevalent
there Of an intended raid by Stonewall jackson
It Is affirmed by the rumorists that stonewnll
IS marching up the valley and has ordered his
musicians to play the air Of
wMho,s boon here nlncn I've boon cnncL-
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Hon. Montgomery blair. speech.

The admirable speech Of Postmaster General
Blair, delivered at the great Sumter meeting in
New York, is printed in full on the first page
Of this paper, and will repay the reader for
careful pcrusal.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
AN ARMY VESSEL DESTROYED BY
THE REBELS.

New YURk, April 1.-THE Rcrald has from
late rebel papers a dispatch from Charleston,
dated 9TH inst, saying Gen. W. S. Walker des-
troyed an armed steamer in Coosaw river at
daylight this morning. No casualties occurred
on the rebel side.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
The Rampage of Spectators in
Wall street.
BOGUS REPORTS TO AFRE0T STOCKS.
One Of the Builders OF the AIabamo
among tho Bulls and Bears.
Especial Dispatch to the Republican, ]

Especial Dispatch TO the Republican,
NEW YORK, April IA, 2p. m.-Gold is Arm
at 1.55. The fall from yesterdays prices is not
so much the result of more healthy sentiment
as from sales TO realize profits.
An attempt has been made to knock down
Government stocks to-day by an absurd report
that the Confcdcratss have captured Norfolk.
II had but little or no effect.
One of the builders of the Alabama was
among the Wall street spectators to-day.
Secretary Chase is expected here next satur-
day.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
To Prevent Stnmp,d,s

General Hooker has issued an order in which
he dcnounces and forbids the practice too COM
mUu among some officers of sending from
picket lines and outposts incorrect information,
tending to create alarms and draw out rein
t,rrctnrptE
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
KumOrs about the Merrlmuo, &C.

Absurd rumors were quite prevalent on Satur-
day in the vicinity of Fortress Monroe that the
iron clad Merrimac, attended by several rebOl
gunboats, were about to come down the James
river, but they were not credited by intelligent
persons.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

A Son or Gov. Johnson CAPTURED.-I Ia
announced in Richmond, in u telegram from
Chattanooga, dated April 4, that Robert John
son, son OF Andrew johnson, is reported cap
tured by the rebel cavalry at Triuns.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Prr.lhsn, lincoln s,rsnad.d.

The President was aroused last night from
his quiet repose by soul-enlivening strains from
Withers' fine band. He made few pertinent
remarks, thanking them for the compliment
thus rendered him.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
DIED,

On Tuesday, the iith inst, in the 23d year of her
age lEDIAHHA H., the beloved wife Of EbenPzer
Lord, and daughter vi William Hoover, Esq. The
Ticuds and aCquNintanceB Of the family are iavited
TO attend her funeral, from the residence Of her
father, No. 200 sixth street, tomorrow (WedneS.
day. evening, at four O'Clock,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
THE GUNBOAp BEN DEFORD AT.
Tackled AND DRIVEN OFF.
GEN. MONTG OMBRY, OF KANSAS NO;
T0RLETY, AMONG THE KILLED.

SAVANNAH, April 0.-On the 9th ult. the
gunboat Ben Deford was attacked in 81. Johns
river, and driven off. Many wero killed and
wounded. Among the former iI Montgomery,
oF Eanaas
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

RETALIArIoE.-Ths town at Tampa Bay has
hean bonbardcd and probably destroyed in re.
taliation for the violation Of flag of truce by
the rebels there.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

The Richmond Wing of Saturday has moth
ing later than the dispatch of the 9th instant
from Charleston. The noet was then OF the
har
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

DEFENCE OF MIssoUM.-Fourtecn reglmentA
Of militia have been ordered to DO raised by the
Governor Of Missouri for State defences. II
volunteers do not offer, a draft from the State
militia will be ordered.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
o r Flo AZ.
NOTICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,


Washington Guy, D. G., Jan. 25, 1868.
In consequence of the pressure Of business at
the War Department, passes for citizens to visit
the Army of the Potomac will be given at the ?
office of Lieut.. Col. CONRAD, 1872 Pennsylvania
avenue, above Nineteenth street. jA3O
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

DEATH or \ PHILAETHRoPIsT.-Rev. Charles
Spear, Of Boston, known "the prisoners fIiend"
died in this city yesterday at O'Clock p. m.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

TAxArIoN.-The rate of taxation in Balti,
morn for the present year Is ninety cents on
one hundred dollars.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

A SCHOONER ran the blockade into the santee
river, March 3lst, with valuable cargo Of
drugs, brImstone, saltpetre, etc.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
steamsrs sIRnaIIed.

New YORK, April 1.-THE Ocean Queen,
from Aspinwall, and the Arago, from Charles
ton Bar, has been signancd.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Major G.n.rnIHnnt.r.

When he left Washington for his command,
was quite confident that two weeks would cna-
hle him to place his army in Charleston.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

PEDDLIEG WITHOUT 4 LIcENsE-J. Limerick
was arrested yesterday by Patroman Bigley, OF the
Second ward, on complaint Of ChSs Walter, for
peddling through the streets OF the city without
license. lie was fined s2O0i by Justice Clayton.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
A Grent Rohh.rY.

New YORK, April 13.-Tho Paym nster's safe
at Brooklyn Navy Yard was robbed last night
of between $4,000 and $4,000 in legal ten
der nnlns.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

ORrHAE's CoURT.-Letters of administration
was granted to Thomas Dennison, on the estate Of
the late {. S. Whitney.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
The PnYnnaater

Of the Brooklyn navy yard who has becn robbed
Of $4,000 Of Government funds, is the eldest
sou Of the late ex-Goy. Marcy.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
nal NI.rL.t Today.

We are indebted to Jay Cooke & Co., bankers,
for the following condition of the stock and
sale market today
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Democrats Elected.

TRENTON, April 14.-The whole Democratic
ticket was elected yesterday.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

ROBBERY-Wm, II. Williams and John II. Spen-
ny, both OF company 4, Tenth New Jersey, last
evening entered Geo. Prender's restaurant, No.
625 Eleventh street. and stole about SlOo worth Of
clothing, They are not yet arrested.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

Jas. N. Campbell, Geo. A. Hundley,
John PTitchRrd, VIM. $. Greenwood,
Vim. j Cole, w. l.. Berry,
J. J. ROllow, Richard shelton,
Roscoe G. Green, Achilles WTenn,
ChAs. l.. HalsteAd, Morris Montgomery,
Jas. NJ HumphTies, John GrinnAn,
b. +. Humphries, Moses MoCardel,
J. L. Gregory, A. p. Helm,
p. Nc cHamaTe, Eugene GTinnAn,
Chas. McCauley, Allen Stratton,
Andrew Foulk, Richard Saunders,
Robert Greenwood, RObt. Campbell,
Jas. 7. Pritchard, Oliver p Terry,
WIN. Lee, Jas. N. Campbell, jr.,
John Evans, sam P. Jones,
Juhn Mcclure, Jas. A. Jones.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

CRIMINAL CoURT.-John Kidwell charged with
an assault and battery, submitted his case to the
court. Sentenced to imprisonment in the common
jail for 30 days.
Byron Bassett was convicted Of stealing so in
Treasury notes, the property Of J. p. Barry.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
DARRow, M'KELDEN q Co., Bankers,

223 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
OPPOSITE wILLARDS')
WaShIntOn, d. o.,
WILL BUY AND SELL
Gold and silver, Uneurrent Money, Virginia and
other Southern Bank Notes, Demand and $40
Treasury Notes, and ali other GoVSrnment Seouri.
ties; Drafts on the Northern Cidel aud Europe.
Navy and Army Checkl, and QuArtefmAsterP
Vouchers cAshed
Collections made on the most liberal terms.
Bonds, Stocks, and Gold bought and sold on usuN
commissions. Depoaita received mar z-lm
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

THE BODY OF AN INFANT CHILD FoUND.-The
body Of A.neW-born infant was found yesterday by
oflcer Garrett, of the seventh ward, in a vacant
OF on L street, between FouT-And-a-half and Sixth
streets, partially covered with earth. The body
was removed to the station-house for the purpose
Of holding an inquest. The police have found no
clue, as yet, to the mother or by whom it was de-
posted where found.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

ARREsT OF 4 MURDERER,-Norton, the fellow
who murdered the lieutenant in a clearinghouse
on Penn sylvania avenue a short time since, has
been arrested in New York. OfceT SimOnds left
this morning to bring him on to this city.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14
Cnnrr,,,lonnl announcement.

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1868.
Major Charles Williams;
SIR; The undersigned, citizens and refugees
from the Third Congressional District of Vir-
ginla, having been Intimately acquainted with
you for many years, and reposing confidence
In your integrity and patriotism, earnestly re-
quest that you will announce yourself a condi-
daty % represent the loyal people of said dis
trct In the next Congress of the United States.
Your compliance will insure to you the cordial
AIl1nnrt nl Nnmr fRllOM. .ClLlZRnE;
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

SOLDIER ROBBED.-John Kelly, a discharged sol
der, was robbed to-day on Capitol Hill, Of SO
He had about sl2l all of which he would have lost
had not the thief been detected and arrested by
Oflcer Clemenih.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

LARGE RoBBERY.-Mr. Irving's cigar store, on
seventh st., was forcby entered last evening, the
safe broken open, and S2T5 in money abstraoted;
also, over 800 in meersohsum pipes were carried
off. Two OF the workmen were arrested on sus-
piclon, who tell stories serving much to implcate
themselves in the robbery.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

AEoTHER PICKPOCKET ARRESTED.-This morn
ing young man, who gave his name as Benjamin
Scott, and halls from Baltimore, was arrested by
PatrolmHn Lusby, charged with picking the pocket
Of a soldier named VIM. Steptoe of his wallet con-
taiNing 50 In Treasury notes and postage currency
He was taken to the station. house and searched,
and the wallet and money found upon his person.
He was then examined by Justice Thompson, who
committed him to Jail for court. His "mug" was
taken and placed in the Rogues' Gallery. He will,
ere long, serve term in the penitentiAry at Alba
ny, New York.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

ATrEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-LAst night,
as an ex-polceman was going home in the North
ern Liberties, he was set upon by two negroes with
billies. He succeeded in beating them OF, how
ever. Their purpose was to rob him, doubtless, az
he had $500 in his pocket at the time.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

FoUND DEAD.-This morning, about 81 o'clock,
oficerS Mari and Williams, of the First ward were
notified that there was man lying in front OF
house on Twentieth street between L and NJ streets
in a dying condition. The officers went Immediate
Iy to the spot, but before they got there he was
dead. They Ascertained his name was John Kane,
and had been in the employ of the Government as
a Waterman. Coroner Woodward was sent for
who deemed It unnecessary to hold an inquest
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

REGISTER or DEEDs.-Mr. TowleS, the new regis
ter Of Deeds has established his ONCE In the rooms
at the Capitol formerly occupied by the CommiS-
sioner of Public Buildings, in the rear Of the west
ern fountain. The records have all just been de-.
poaited there
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-14

PRoHIBITIEG THE SALE OF INTOXICATING
LroUoRS-At the temperance meeting held in
Smead's Hall, on Ninth st., yesterday afternoon,
resolution was adopted to petition the President
to prohibit the sale of Intoxicating liquors In the
army and navy and In the District of Columbia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-02-06

"WE, THE PEOPLE OF PORTLAND" - The
Daily Cretan insists that Mr.. Springs charges
of disloyalty against certain individuals in
this city, produced In his speech in the State
Senate last Friday, constitute 3libel on
Portland" This precious impudence brings
to mind the three tailors of London, and
their famous petition beginning ave, the peo-
pie of England" The party represented by
the Cretan, which either is or appears to be
opposed TO the war and ready to adopt any
means to prevent its successful prosecution, is
not Portland. The number of our citizens.
who heartily endorse the course of the Cretan,
is very small; and out of that number but few
would publicly disgrace themselves mot Port
land, it is absurd to talk of that in the man
ner indicated by Mr.. Spring. We would be
glad to believe there are nome We would be
glad TO learn that the city is also rid of drunk
ards and thieves, but the record of the police
court forbids the supposition. Ifa man how
ever fatters himself with the singular halluci-
nation, that his individual acts of folly or worse
are of consequence enough TO disgrace the
city which suffers his presence, is any argu-
ment necessary to the exposure of the mon
strous assumption? A bare statement of such
pretensions is their ample refutation.