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Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
SECOND WARD

An adjourned meeting oft Unconditional Union
voters Of the Second ward was held the City AS
sembly Rooms, corner of Twelfth street and Ohio
avenue.
Mr. Cookie having called the meeting to order,
proposed Z. Richards, ESQ, for chairman. Upon
the vote being taken, division was called for,
which resulted in an overwhelming majority in
favor OF Mr.. Richards Mr.. A. $. Dant was chosen
secretary.
Upon motion, the following resolution was adop-
ted by unanimous vote:
Resolved, That this meeting do now confirm and
adopt the candidates for delegates to the City
Convention TO nominate n Collector, Surveyor and
Register, as also the candidates for Aldermen,
CounCilmen, and Assessor for the Second ward
nominated at the meeting held at the Franklin
Engine House, on Monday evening, eth inst, and
that they be hereby declared 10 be the regular and
only recognized nominees OF the Unconditional
[ MON voters OF the second Ward.
In accordance with the above resolution, the fol-
l"WIng-named gentlemen will be supported and
'Oted for At the ensuing election in June next by
-trety sound and true Union man and friend OF the
Administration.
Alter few patriotic remarks by Messrs. Kelsey
and StOidAFd, II was
Rssolp,d, That this meeting do now adjourn,
pledging ourselves to sustain our nominees at the
Dor Delegates to the City Convention-NIessrs.
J. A. Graham, /, w. Dorsey, W. A. Cook, A. s.
Dant A. J. X. Baker.
For Alderman Of Second Ward-Mr. J. W. Thomp
For Councilman for Second ward-NIessrs. $. p.
Brown, George T. Raub, L. b. Ward.
For Assessor for Second WAFd-Mr L. W. Dor
All true and loyal men, pledged to uphold the
national Administration and the interests and well
fare OF the city Of Washington
By order of the meeting,
Z. RICHARDs, Chm.
handful OF disaftected individuals organized an
adjournment, but the proceedings were quashed
by suggestion of Mr., Lewis ClcphAne, who rec
ommended that the malcontents, so few in number
be LETT alone to do as they pleased.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Corrcspondents Captured.

Finley Anderson, a correspondent of the New
York Herald, was among the captured on board
of the ram Queen Of the West when she fell into
the hands Of the rebels. 1t Is said that he was
court martlalcd as a spy. The idea is redicu.
lous.
Mr.. Vosburg, another correspondent of the
same paper, was recently captured in a sklrmlsh
on the Rappahannock, and was conveyed 10
Richmond where he will find plenty of true
material to write about.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
OF FICIAL.
ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
LLn....-.. Il LII E-..---L-. --------

ASSISTANT QUARTRRMAsTER's OFFICE,
Corner O and TlOenty-Second streets,
Washington, D. c., April II, 1858.
Employees of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment who hold claims against the Government
for services rendered, which are payable at this
office, are warned against dIsposing of them to
persons acting as claim agents, thereby sub
mitting to an inevitable discount, sometimes
oxorbitant and unnecessary, and they are here
by Informed that regular payments will be
made to them as soon after the close of each
month as the pay-rolls can be prepared, pro-
vided funds are on hand for that purpose.
CHAs. Il. ToMPKNs,
ap lS-l2t Capt. and A. Q. NJ, U.S.A.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
NOZZLE WORDRi

"WHENEvER THEY (THE RRBE1s) HAVE THE
"PowER THEY DRIVE BEFORE THEM INTO THEIR
"RASKs THE SOUTHERN PEOPLE, AND THEY
WOULD ALSO DRIVE Us. TRUST THEM NOT.
" WERE THEY ABLE, THEY WOULD INVADE AND
"DEsTRoY rs WITHOUT MERCY. ABSOLUTELY
ASSURED or THESE THINGS, / AN AMAZED THAT
AMY ONE COULD THINK OF PEACE ON ANY
" TERMS He WHO ENTERTAINs THE SENTIMENT
=" Is PIT ONLY TO BE SLAVE he WHO UTTERs
1T AT THIS TINE, MOREOVER, IS A TRAITOR TO
MS COUNTRY, WHO DESERVES THE sCoRN AND
CONTEMPT OF ALL HONORABLE MEN. ."-RoSc-
Grams, to the General assembly Of Ohio, Fsort'dry
Ma
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
a REBELLION CRUSHED.
nIocknde Rnnners at mnvnnn.

Venezuelan adycCs Of the 23d state that the
rebellion there has been crushed.
A quantity Of cotton seed from the United
States had been received, and was sent to the
different States for planting. Nothing new
from Porto Rico or ST. Domingo.
The following blockade runners had arrived
at Havana ON the 10Th instant; The steamer
Kitu and slOop y. j. Hodge, both from Mobile,
with cotton on the 2Oth, the steamer Alice,
from Mobile, with large cargo Of cotton; on
the 22d, the sloOp General Worth, RON 81.
Marks, with cotton. The rebel schoOners
Three Brothers, Eager, and Laura Dudley
sailed on the 10Th for Matamoras.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
FIFTH WARD.

The meeting Of the Union men and voters Of the
Fifth ward, held at Caspari's hall, was called to
order by Mr. b. Van Ripper. Upon his motion Judge
Sargent was elected Chairman, and W. D. Black
ford Secretary. The call for the meeting WAS read
by the Secretary \ motion WAS made that no
person be allowed to vote but those whose names
were recorded on the poll books Of the ward
On motion OF Mr.. Handy, Messrs. Brown and
Connolly were appointed tellers to receive votes
for delegateb to attend the city convention. The
votes being counted, resulted follows: Robert
FuTguson, -; \. W. Eaton, l4l; w. II. Hamilton,
lil II. Seacham, III; +. T.. Barnes, lI2; w. C. Har-
per, 81; W. p. Wood, IS; T.. L. Stevens, b3; ". {.
Dodge, -; r. X. Elliott, 81; VIM. Carroll, ?
A motion was made 10 meet this day two weeks
"wednesday, May 49, IA OIder to nominate canui-
dates for municipal Offices 10 be supported ut the
coming election. Carried.
motion WAS then made to adjourn, which was
carried.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
rf-Fourth NXnrd NntInn.-ATTENrI

bf-FOurth Ward NOtIoe.-ATTENTIO
FRIENDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND UN-
CONDITIONAL UNION MEN.-The friends OF the
government and all opposed to the grounds taken
by the majority OF the meeting held on Wednesday
night in the AldermAn'B Chamber, and all voters
who were disfranchised at that meeting because
they held position under this Administration will
O'Clock, this Friday afternoon to select fve dele
gates TO represent them in the city convention to
select candidates for Collector, Register and Sur
veyOr. Said Delegates to be Instructed to abide BY
the decision of the convention. may lit
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Tusoumbia Captured by our Forces.

CHICAGO, April ga special Cairo dispatch
says: "By way Of Memphis, we have news Of
the capture of Tuscumbla. It was held by the
rebel Col Chalmers, whose forces have been
very troublesome lately in the vicinity Of Ten
nessee river.
"Last Thursday Gen. Dodge attacked him,
and a severe engagement ensued. Chalmers
stoutly contested the ground, but was, how
ever, compelled to fall back. The Federal loss
is stated at 100. Rebel loss not given. Gen.
Dodge is in possession of Tuscumbla. Rebel
communication by that route is cut off,"
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
An Imnnrtnnt Order.

Volunteer regiments about to be discharged will,
at the expiration Of their term of service be re-
turned to the States in which they were raised,
and there promptly paid and mustered out. They
will turn over their arms and equipments before
leaving the army in which they are serving. The
Quartermaster Department will furnish transpor-
taton and the Subsistence Department will furnish
subsistence up to the time of the final payment of
the troops. The Paymaster General will cause
them to be paid Immediately on their arrival in
their respective States, and before they dlsperse
4. d. TOWNSEND,
Aaaiatant Adiutant GeneraI
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

THE WHITE RED AND BLUE."-A beautiful
flag was raised yesterday afternoon at the Seven
teenth street stables under the superntendence of
MIR. VIM. Brooks. The pole is 100 feet in height,
and was most tastefully decorated with wreathes
and fcstoons Of eycrgreens and flowers. A num-
Der OF patriotic addresses were made by the en-
ployees of the Quartermasters Department. and
the Marine band enlivened the scene in their usual
happy style Tho addresses having been concluded
an invitation to adjourn te the dIning-room was
readily accepted and it would have been interest
ing to poultry dealers to see with what rapidity
the chickons, geese, and turkeys disappeared. So
admirable was the whole arrangement and 80
pleasant the incidents connected with 1t that none
who were present will regret their participation
in them.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Nominations in the ward Meetings

Nominations In the Ward Meetings.
on Wednesday evening, meetings were held in
each of the seven wards in the city to take action
IN reference to the municipal election. The "cop-
perhead" element was moving in some of the
wards, but the Union sentiment was predominant
everywhere and will doubtless be triumphant at
the polls.
Our reporters have furnished columns of matter
describing the proceedings, but we are compelled
10 CO ndense them materially.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

The propeller Commerce and the steamboat
Swan ran from Suffolk past the batteries on the
NansemOnd river on the morning of April 2sth
The boats were riddled by the rebel batteries
and sharpshooters, but no loss of life occurred
The Commerce was commanded by Lieut.. +
A. Rowe, and the Swan by Lieut. Horton, botl
officers of the Doth New York Regiment.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

TnE report and testimony produced by the
Committee on the Conduct Of the War will fur
nsh political capital for all parties during the
ensuing political campaign. Already W, notice
partizans fighting each other with weapons
drawn from this wel-stocked arsenal.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
may I-st

E5e emRsOnlc.--The SeIui-annual Communica-
tiOn of the NJ. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons of the District OF Columbia, will be
held at Masonic Hail. corner of and Ninth streets
on TUESDAY EVENING, May 5th, at I O'Clock.
Officers and members will please be punctual.
Master Masons, in regular standing are frAter-
nally invited.
W. MORRIS SMITH,
may l-atFS&T Grand Secretary.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

PRISONERS or WAR.-The following prisoners OF
war were captured by General Hooker on the 2sth
instant Fredericksburg, and sent to this city
on the Goth, and placed iu the guard house, from
where they were sent to the Capitol prison, by
Captain Todd, Provost Marshal: First Lieutenant
J. s. Gilbert eth Louisiana infantryi Second Lieu.
tenant c. c. Nash, do; Second Lieutenant W. W.
Cole, oath North Carolina infantry; Lieut.. Colonel
J. Hanlon, eth Louisiana infantry Private H. c.
Davis, 18th Georgia infantryj n s. Blackmour,
6Ith North Carolina infantryj NJ. R. Burgoyne, Ist
louisiana infantry; !. II. Brooks, 18th Georgia in.
fantry; II. Bath, 9Th Louisiana infantry; j. H. Bry.
ant, 46th Virginia infantry; J. A. Borracks, 18th
Virginia cavalry W. w. Cole, 54th North Carolina
Infantry J. N. Cohey, 9Th Louisiana infantry; NJ
Cotrile, dol J. A. Crawford 18th Georgia Infantryj
T. W. Cook, do; r. D. Cook, 9Th Louisiana infan-
tryi S. Cook, Iath Georgia infantry; H. Carter 9Th
Louisiana infantry; c. W. Carson, do; J. H. Cen
naghan, 18th Georgia infantry; II. c. Davis do; J.
Delaney, 9Th Louisiana infantry;J. C. Duke, 18th
Georgia Infantry J. p Davidson, do; T. L. Davis
6tn Louisiana infantryiJ. Doyle, do; E. H. Eichel'
berger, dO.;J C, Edmondson, 18th Georgia infantry
7. Flynn, L. Farrell, L. Flanagan, p. p Freeman,
d. Fenny, NJ. Ferrett, c. Frank, 1t. J. S. Gilbert,
A. H. Gilbert, T. F. Gilbert, and J. S. Gale 9Th
Louisiana Infantry C. w. Gutridge, 10th Virginia
eavalryj 1t. Col. HRnlen, eth Louisiana infantry
c. w. Henderson, Z. w. HghtOwn, N. W. Howell,
Hayes, D. Hedley, eth Louisiana infantry; W. j.
HRdden, 18th Georgia infantryj C. Hughes, 9Th
Louisiana infantryi J. Howard 6th Alabama In,
iantryj G. W. lnseve, 10th Virginia cavRlryj W. r
Sohnson, W. F. Jordan, 9Th Louisiana iniantryj F
W. Johnson, Reeds batteryi J. Kelleher, F. W
King 18th Georgia Infantry J. S. Lees W. II. Lowe
J. Mullen, W. Murray, J. Mclaughlin, J. Martin
9Th Louisiana infantry NJ. Marshall, G. b. MeCord
l3th Georgia infAntryj W. R. Miller, J. Miller, C.
McAubtfe, L. c. C. Nash, ]. L. Never, w. Phose
T. Province, D. f. Pearson, NJ. Rooney, D. Riordan
j. Richardson, r. Reynolds, S. Shaw, F. Smeeta
man, p. Sweeney, 9Th Louisiana infantryj II. H.
Sledge, 18th Georgia. iniAntryi }. S. Sanders, 18th
Georgiai p. o. Scarborough, 9Th Louisiana infantry
j. Shepperd, 9th La. Infantry II. W. Sibley, do; A.
Sauney, ds.j p Twohey, do; J. C. Teaver, 18th Ga
iniantryi J. II. Thurston, do; J. Torlton, do; J
r. Truyler, LIST La. infantryiJ. w. Tucker I3th Ga
infantryj Al. Trailer, LIST La infantry; j. Thomas
do; NJ. L. Taylor, dol L. Tessandovi, do; II. Uns.
ray, dol p. Usey, dO.j E. Wijord, do. c. Wagner
dol J. Waldren, do.i w. Wibell, do; 7. p. White
do S. u. Winninger, do.j W. d. Williams, do j.
C. White, dol A. Willie, do; A. Young do.
Out OF the lO6 prisoners, 8 have been parolled to
so North, and have takep the oath of allegian
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A.AttentiOn Unconditional Union Men
OF the First WRrd.-The meeting called for
Wednesday evening" SOth inst, having adjourned
without selecting delegAteA to the city convention
the unconditional voters are requested to meet at
the same place, viz: Chas. KlotZ's, G street, be-
tween II and 49, at o'clock this Friday afternoon
to select 1--WE delegates to meet in convention to
nominate candidates for Collector, Register, and
Surveyor. NAV lit
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

POLICE CAsEs.-Peter Nuny and William Hines,
soldiers, disorderly conducts turned over to mill.
tary. Michael Muller, disorderly conducti work.
house. Ann Le8huT, Mrs. King, and Mrs. spauld-
ing dlsorderlyi security to keep the peace, steven
Butler, disorderlyj fined s62. L, Chrisley, disor.
derlyi fined $3.50 willis Rudick, fast Tidlngi fined
sl44 Jas. o'Neal, disordeFly ConduCtj fined tsI4
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

RAiLRoADs-ArrtpoI and DEPARTURE Of Trains.-
The advertise msnts on our fourth page insert
ed by authority of the railroad companies sever
ally named, are officially corrected when changes
are made, hence can be relied upon as correct.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

10 Indiana Relief Assoc IatIOn. - There
Will be meeting OF the INDIANA RELIEF ASSO-
CIATION, MONDAY, May 4th, at TX D. m, in the
Soldiers Reading Room, Judiciary square, corner
of Fifth and + streets.
A full attendance of the members is earnestly re-
Quested. Friends from the State, visiting Wash
ingtOn are invited TO attend and participate in the
business of the meeting,
D. p HOLLOWAY,
may l-3t President.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

H5@QuRcLery.--IeRr earnestly caution young men
suffering from Nervous Debility, &C, against en-
dangering their health by pRtronizng any of the
advertising quacks. You can fully recover by the
methods used by the advertiser, and by hundrt DIS
of Others, and in other way. Read letter which
Twin send you, II you VIII send me postpaid en-
velOpe bearing your address. Direct to
EDWARD H. TRAVER,
Ap 6-d&W6m Lock Box, Boston, Mass,
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS.
New York, May 1.-The steamer North
Star, for Asplnwall, has been detained until to-
morrow.
The City Of Manchester has been signalled
below. Her news has mostly been anticipated.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

10 The Great PennHYIVRnIa Route. THE
quickest and safest route to the Northwest and
Southwest Two through trains daily, and one on
Sunday. Soldiers tickets at Government rates to
For tickets and further information apply at the Of
dee Of the "Great PennsylvaniA Route," northeast
corner PennHylvAniA avenue and Sixth street, un-
der National Hotel. ONCE open nom q. m. to Q
Z. O. NORTON,
aug Agent.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

CHILD LosT.-A little boy, two-and-a-halG years
old, dressed in black velvet coat and cap, was
lost upon Pennsylvania avenue, near the corner
Of seventh street, about noon to-day. Information
will be thankfully received by W. P. Partello, 2s
Eighth street, corner of NJ street.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
N o It &c E.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
April l, 1868.
Notice Is hereby given of the readiness of
his Department to redeem, at maturity, the
outstanding two years Treasury notes issued in
1861.
Interest will therefore cease after maturity
thereof.
8. P. CHASE,
ap 2-lawGw Secretary of the Treasury
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

10 The National Union League will
hold public meetings every TUESDAY EVENING,
in their Hail. 4sI Ninth street. There will be
Speeches, National Songs, &C. The readlng-rooms
open every evening. A-lW
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Billiards.

Some capital exhibitions Of the most skilful bill
Hard playing ever seen in this city are given oc-
casonaly by Mr.. Geary atthe hall, corner OF Ninth
and D streets. Tonight the public will have an
opportunity to witness grand display of billiards
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
o # FIG AL.
NOTICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
ap2-1awGv

Washington CITY, D. c., Jan. 25, 1868.
In consequence of tho 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., 1863-05-01

10" UncOndItlOnRI Union Ticket We are
authorized to announce SAMUEL +. DOUGLASS,
the present incumbent, as a candidate for re-elec-
tiOn to the office Of Register at the ensuing cleo
tion in June. ap2sed3t
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

ATTENTIoN.-We would call the attention of the
Unconditional Union men and friends Of the Ad-
ministration in the First and Fourth wards, to the
advertisement OF meetings in their respective
wards tonight. Let all friends of the Government
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
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% BRtcheIOF's Hair DYe-Tho Best In
the WOTld.-William A. Bachelors celebIa ated
Hair Dye produces color not TO be distinguished
least the leifeots of bad dyes and invig-
CRATES the Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUSTY
leaving the hair soft and beautiful. Sold BY all
Druggists, &c.
~ Thegenuine is signed VIM A. BATCHELOR,
on the four sides Of each box.
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, Late 2sS Broad
way and 10 Bond,) New York. nv 92-lV
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

PRISONERS OF STATE,-The following prisoners,
arrested upon the charge of dlsloyAlty by General
Stahl and sent to this city have been sent to the
Old Capitol by Provost Marshal Todd n. A. Cal
vert, +. j. Cannon, r. Dates, T. Elllcott, W. H..
Eustace, @. N. Florence, R. Holmes, and c. W.
LatimeF.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
DISMISSED nm sERyIcE.-John K. Ia

DISMISSED THE SERyICE.-John X. Knrcher,
chaplain of the ll4th Pennsylvania volunteers,
having been tried and found guilty by a court
martial upon the charge of "absence without
leave" has been sentenced to be dismissed the
service with loss Of all pay and allowances that
nre or maY hecone duo to him.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

10 Unconditional Union TIcket.-We are
authorized to announce WILLIAM DIXON, the
present incumbent, as n candidate for reelection
to the office Of Collector OF Taxes at the ensuing
election In June. ap 2S-3t
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

M" Unconditional Union TIcket.-We are
authorized to announce WILLIAM FORSYTH the
to the office of Surveyor at the ensuing election in
June. an 2g-9t
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Ne,y YorI, mrrnId RrnndIntrI.

On the arrival of the boat at Aqua Creek
yesterday morning from this city, the ncwsmcn
were not allowed to receive and circulate the
New York Herdld. 1t contained an article, the
tendency of which it was supposed, would create
injurious discussion among the troops.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
may yI-3tFS&T

10" Lecture by Rev. +. E. Boyle, at Odd
Fellows Hall, Seventh street, on SUNDAY EVE
MING, at O'Clock, for Providence Hospital, Seo-
ond street East in charge OF Sisters of Charity.
Subject" The Monks"
Tickets, 90 cents. ap 29-3ts
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

A QUIET CITY.-Yestcrday was a quiet day in
the city, judging from the police reports at the su-
perintcndent's office this morning. This was
owing in great measure to the order of Gen. Mar
tindale, military governor, closing the bars. In
some of the wards there were arrests It speaks
well Tor the police as well rs the military authorl-
| ties.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

PHILADELPHIA, April ga Montreal dis
patch from the mail officer of the Anglo Saxon
says all the malls are lost.
Two hundred and thirty-seVen lives were lost
out Of four hundred and forty-hye.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Reported Capture Of a PaymRster with
100000

New YoRK, April 29.-The Post has a report
ytd New Orleans, that paymaster, with $780,
900 for our troops, was aboard the steamer
Fox, captured by the rebels.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
stocL Market To-day.

We are Indebted to Jay Cooke & Co., bankers,
for the following condition Of the stock and
aaIe nnarket to-day,
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01

"Sceptre EXERCISE"
This is the title OF an advertisement in our col
umns to-day, which ought to be perused by the
sovereign people.
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
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a GARD,

HORACE, HATCH, M. D.,
homeopathic Physician,
No, 900 ; Street, bstI0eeH lgh and in,
OFFICE HoVRs-till 10 a. mi after 4p.m,
Ap H--2w'
Daily national Republican., 1863-05-01
Chnrlnslnn tn hr Arnln AttnckrI.

PHmADILPmA, April 2O.-Further advlces
from Port Royal give report that Charleston
will again be attacked on the Sd of May, when
the spring tides occur. All the Monitors, OK
ccpting the Wochawkcn, have left Port Royal
The health Of our troops is suffering somewhat
from the warmth Of the weather.
Rebel deserters report that new distractions
have been placed in Charleston hnrbOr, which
will not allow the smallest craft to pass through
New YORK, April 20.-The large engine
house of the Erie railroad in Jersey City, some
200 feet in length, aud three locomotives, were
destroyed by fire this evening. The loss Is
about S60,0