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Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
From Libby Prlson Direct.

The Wheeling Ltellige,teer has had tue plea.
sure OF reading a private letter written BY one
Of our West Virginia officers now confined in
Libby prison in Richmond, to u friend in
Wheeling. The letter tells different tale from
what many letters tell, and the reason 10 that
it was not written for the inspection of the SUI
perlntendlng officer Of the prison, but was put
in the hauds of an exchanged officer, who had
it on his person and brought 1t through. The
writer of the letter is high in the military scr.
vice, and still higher in the estimation Of our
West Virginia people.
lie says in his letter, that sunless general
exchange of prisoners Is effected soon, SO as to
get our men and officers North, many, yea, very
many OF us will never sec our friends again.
The suffering Is great now, aud will be u hun
dred fold greater soon. You cannot imagine
the condition Of our soldiers. Many of tLem
are now in state of starvation. saw mum.
Der yesterday, who had not received a. bite TO
eat for fce days"
The writer tells certain things of his own ex-
perlence, which We cannot make public be-
cause 1t would lead to his identification at Rich
mond, but which are absolutely agonizing to
read of. We at this distance who enjoy the
comforts of peace and security can have no
proper appreciation Of what our poor soldiers
are made to pass through as prisoners of war.
No wonder that they pray day and night to be
delivered, either by exchange or death, from
their sutierings. 1t certainly ought to be, and
no doubt is, the policy OF the Government 10
press the exchange of prisoners as rapidly as
possible.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Proposals..

-. FioIAsL
List Of Proposals, Of a missilaseons character,
rsoeissd at ~ Office Of ~ Quartsrnaster Gor
ieral for 0< ~sst entise konduy, October y,
1883. Nl
N.Payne Il Moliypeaus. Chiesgo Illinois, pro-
pose to furnish 600 mules at sl53 each.
Lieut. Col. II. Bggs submits proposal from
from Edward A. Soudsr = Co. 10, charter the
steam tug John E. Mulford at $50 per day |;
also proposal ffoh Thomas Clyde 70 chartst
the steam tug Rover at $40 per day.
Moses Kelly, Jonathan s. swln and Jacob
washburn, offer to furnish horses for 9th Iowa
cavalry at s120 each.
F. .C. Crowley offers 10 sell a steam propeller
of $50 tons burden for slo, 90, or to charter at
s45 per day. s. af 'n.rl, tw"t
s. 4 NJ. Flanagan. Philadelphia, propose 10
sell the steam propeller New Jersey for s55, 600,
or charter at $50 per day; and offer 10 sell the
steam propeller ,Corinthian at s5s 900, or char
ter at $50 per day.
Frederick Aeschlemann proposes to build 500
wagons; no terms given.
Morgan " Rhlnehart propose to charter
steamer Washington Hunt at ESQ per day.
..-' ''. Clo,hing Branch. bed ''''
Elizabeth E. Hutter, Of Philadelphia, offers
1900 Infantry 'uaiform coats at ss.te'each.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

The Convention of radical Germans, which
assembled at Cleveland on Saturday, the l7th
inst, concluded its sessions on Wednesday
morning. The proceedings are represented as
having been very harmonious, and the debates
as showing the most ardent and patriotic zeal
Fifteen States were represented, including
three slave States. The following platform
was adopted by the Convention.
/. Integrity Of the Union and subordination
Of the several States under the sovereign
ty of the people Of the United States.
=. Unconditional suppression of the rebel
lion.
g. ABOLITION Of slavery in the entire terri.
tory Of the United State in the shortest
way.
1. Revision of the Constitution in the spirit
of the Declaration of Independence.
y. Treatment Of the recOnquercd rebel States
aS Territories for the purposes Of recon-
structOn.
g. Ccssion Of the contscated lands in the
spri; of the Homestead Bill, as well as
donation Of portions Of lands TO the de-
tenders VI the country, of whatever color,
and 10 the liberated slaves.
:. Realization of the Monroe doctrine.
5. Alliance with European revolution
against foreign intervention.
.. Protection of the freedom of tho prcps
and speech against military usurpation.
10. Establishment Of national military sys-
ten similar 10 the Swlss system. Uni
yersal obligation for military service.
II, support of such candidates for public
offices MS stand nearest to the prime pies
laid down in this platform.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Tho speech Of Jefs. Davis.

In the serenading speech of President Davis,
reported in our telcgraphic columns OF yester.
day morning, something is said about the
" shafts of malice" which have been hurled
against Gen. Bragg, who, in contradiction
thereto, Is pronounced "a military commander
of the first order."
We do not object TO free expression of opin-
ion at all times, and fosl no disposition 10 quar-
rel with man because he is not OF our way of
thinking, bul hero the license stops. Mr.. Davis
has right TO putt Con. Bragg TO his hearts
content, but he has no right to descend to the
undignifed game of stigmatizing those who
cannot agree with him.
BY going out of his way 10 inveigh against
the thousands Of patriotic citizens whose hoL es
and fortunes and families have been, In com.
mon with the interests of the whole country,
sacrificed TO the lunacy Of this man, the Prcsi-
dent offers gratultous insult, which irritates
but cannot convert
God. in His wisdom and glory, can bear wit
ness to the purity OF those who believe in their
hearts that Braxton Bragg Is not only no Gen.
eral, but that he is opposed to all freedom-of
the press and OF personal liberty-and the most
dangerous centre Of power in the Confederate
States. I,r
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
PERSONAL,

JoHN McAuLIrr, Of New York city, propric-
tor Of the celebrated Irsh whiskey that bears his
name ia in the city on a briaal tour
ADMIRAL FARRAGuT has recently stated that
he should go to sea In few days, but Charleston
is no, supposed to he the point his destination.
Miss SHEPHERD, od.looking young lady
of Is, has recovered $50 damages from u. NJ Pot
ter, In Rochester, N. y, ior not marrying her AS
he promised.
MAJ. GEN. FRENCn, while leading his column
at Auburn, Va, during The recent charge on the
front oi the Army OF tho Potomac, receiy ed bullet
in his hat.
PRor. Lowe, who WIS Dronaut TO tho Army
OF the Potomac until after the battle Of Chaneel-
lorsi ilc, has hecn again monel to this point.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Warrington and New York Stock Mar
kets To-day.
THE LATE BENEFIT To THE sANI-
TARY COMMIAHION.

The following note will sufficiently explain
itself to the reader!
SANITARY COMMISSION, Central otiee, 24i y st,
WAsHiSoTos, D. e., Oct. IS, 1883
GENTLEMEN: In communication received
this day from the President of this Commission
am Informed that you generously permitted
the graluitous use of your columns for the ad-
vertItoments of the performance recently given
hy Mlss Cushman, with Mr.. Growers cooper
alton, al his theatre, in behalf of the sick and
wounded soldiers and sailors OF the United
states forces, through the Agency OF this Com
mission.
In behalf Of the Commission, tender you
the most cordial thanks for your contribution
towards the pleasure and success, of Miss Cush-
mans entertainment, and for the assistance
YOU thus extended to its objects.
am, sir, very respectfully, your ob't scry't,
ALrKED J. BIooR, Asst Secretary.
rroprivtors of the NATIONAL BEPrBLIrAS,
Washington, d. L.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM THE WEST INDIES
The Rebellion in San Domingo
Increasing.
An ARRAY with Rebels at Havana,

New YoRK, October 2s.--Tbe steamer Roam
oke, from Havana on the 2lst, has arrived.
She brings nothing new from Mexico. The re-
belion in 81. Domingo continues to grow more
powerful and covers a greater extent OF terri.
tory. The story that Puerto Plata has been
destroyed by bombardment is untrue.
The gunboat Port Royal sailed from Havana
on the 18th, on a cruise. While in port, one
of her sergeants OF marines had a fist fight with
a rebel, giving the rebel good whipping, when
the sergeant was savagely struck on the head
by weapon in the hands OF another rebel,
mortally wounding him. The authorities have e
arrested his would-bc murderer.
The next English mail steamer would take
over a consul to Vera Cruz, from Havana.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
From Texas,

We have received tiles Of Texas papers to and
including those of the 26th uiLimo. There is a
general move by counties throughout the State
toward making a determined resistance TO tho
expected advance of the United States forces.
Notwithstanding this movement. the rigors of
conscription even fail to bring soldiers into the
field. The rebel Gen. Slaughter has arrived at
Brownsville, having eyaded the blockade at
Mobile. lie represents the deicnccs at the lat
ter place MS being very strong. The State au-
thoritIcs arc having considerable trouble with
Major Hart, an agent sent by the rebel Govern
mcnt to Texas to seize upon and impress sup
plies TO keep alive the rebellion further North.
.New York Tribune.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
The Price Blll,
Irron tho picbm,,J S.,ti,el

From the Richmond Sentinel Oct. -
There is, of course, no design to do SO, but
we have not seen an argument against the bill
for limiting prices, now pending in the Lcgis.
lature, which does not do I'M usticc to the facts.
II Il habitual with the opponents of the hill to
speak of II as an attempt to establish fixed
aud insufficient price for things varablG in the
cost Of production. But this Is not the fact.
The price Is ascertaincd by the valuation OF
discreet and capable men, just as the Govern
mcri proceeds u all other cases of dCtCrmininy =
fair compensation.
The schedule OF the Appraisemcnt Commits
siOncrs, which the bill proposes TO adopt, Is
not fixed. II is revised and modified every
month"; tslnly every two months, and thus
from time 10 time adapted to any variation IN
the cost Of production and the value of money,
which may be found 10 have taken place.
The price, thea, is both fair and adjustable,
instead of insufficient and fixed. What more
could just man desire
IL our ease be as the opponents OF the maxi.
mum maintain, then may heaven help Us, for
there Is no help IN man We would infinitely
sooner submit to the Yankee yoke than that OF
the cXtortioucrs, for an equal time. When We
weigh the horrors ul war aud the expressions
of the avaricious against Yankee servitudc, We
lind the balance to be decided only by the tact
that the former is but for a season, while the
latter would endure forever.
There Is no whorsc man in the Yankee army
Beast Bntler Is not more unlceling-than the
person in this city that told a poor woman
whose despair at his asking her scvcnty.fvo
dollars for Hour, caused her to inquire of him
what she was to do TO LIVE reckon, madam,
you will have 10 cat your childrcn!" If there
Is no law for such rs thesc--if, indeed, it be
the essence of human wisdom TO give them free
scope TO plunder and extort, even from the FAM
lilies of those who are protecting them with
their lives in the battle field, then, We say, a liz
for human wisdom,
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
From the Boston Saturday Evening Gazette |
A Touching Letter from Major General
Sherman.

tFrom the Boston Saturday Evening Gazette |
A Touching Letter from Major General
Sherman.
\ captain in the 18th regulars sends US the
following expressive letter from Major General
sherman. II Is sad episode in a soldiers
life: "a.
MEMrHIs, TFSS Oct. 4-midnight.
Copi. c c. Smith, commanding Bat. Oh Regulars:
My DEAR FRIERD: l cannot sleep tonight
till Irecord an expression of the deep feellngs
of my heart to you, and to the officers
and soldiers of the battalion, for their kind
behavior to my child. l realize that you
all feel for my family the attachment of
kindred, and 1. assure you all Of full recipro-
city. Consistent with a sense of duty to nv
profession and Office, could not leave my
post, and sent for my family to come to me In
that fatal climate, and In that sickly period of
the year, and behold tho result! The child
who bore my name, and in whose future re-
posed with more confidence than did In my
own plans of life, now floats a mere corpse,
seeking grave in distant land, with a weep
ing mother, brother and sister clustered about
him. But for myself can ask no sympathy.
On, on, must go till ! meet a soldiers fate,
or sec my country rise superior TO all faction,
till Its flag is adoI ed and respected by ourselves
and all tho powers Of earth. But my poor
Willy was, Or thought he was, q Sergeant of
the 18Th. have seen his eye brighten and his
heart beat as he beheld the Battalion under
arms, and asked me If they were not real SOL
dlers. Child as he was, he had the enthusi-
asm, the pure love of truth, honor, and love
of country which should animate all SOL
diers. God only knows why he should die thus
young. He is dead, but will not be forgotten
till those who knew him in life have followed
him 10 that same mysterious end. Please con-
vcy to the battalion my heartfelt thanks, and
assure each and all that ii In after years they
call on me or mine, and mention that they
were Of the 18Th Regulars, when poor Willy
was sergeant, they will have key to the at
feclons of my family that will open all 1t has;
that We will share with them our last blanket,
our last crust. Your friend,
! W. 7. SHERMAN, Major Gen.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Edition
FOUR O'CLOClx. r. n.
ALL quiet.

We are without any army news whatever
that would bc proper for publication to-day.
Our military circles are unusually quiet, and
the streets are destitute of the usual number nf
rumors. The "secesh" are as dumb as an
oyster, which is good omen. -- .l---.
Lee is doubtless resting on the war.blastcd
soil, in the carrion tainted air, on the banks of
the Rappahannock, chewing the cud of sweet
and bitter fsneies," and perusing the editorials
of the Richmond papers upon what they term
his late "failure"
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
A Georgetown Invention stolen la Eng.
land.

Washington correspondent ola New York
paper wrtco that the late scientific journals OF
London arc making quito fuss about the per.
iormanccs Of gunboat called the Charger;
which has what is claimed TO be a newly dis
covered rropellng attachment of great power
The man in England who rretcuds 10 be the
inventor 10 Que Curtis: the man who really in
vented it Is p resident of Georgetown and a
,.,rk in the Treasury Department, named
James l.. Cathcart. In 1854 two men from
south Carolina stipulated with Capt. Ca,hcsrt
10 Introduce THO attachment in England and
TO get out a patent there; they neglected their
duty, and the model which they took 10 Eng
land is the identical one which is now giving
Mr.. Curtis a hcticious reputation. Mr.. Cath.
cart patented his invention in this country in
ls5i, and five vessels have adopted IL with
marked success, and there is a gunboat now
building in New York which will also adopt
This invention"
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Rebel Sailors Arrested In New York.

OIlcers Nesbit and Blackman, of the New
FORK Harbor Police, yesterday morning arrest
I'd, al Quarantine, four seamen who formerly
board Of the British ship Francis A. Palmer,
from Liverpool. The following arc their names:
Charles a. Grover, John Jackson, John Cor
win, and John Brown. They were taken be-
fore the United States Marshal.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
PASSED EXAMINATION,
Eject Of secret Copperhead OrganiLs-

Reuben stout, of the sixliolh Indiana regi-
neut, was executed on Friday, 23d Instant, at
Johnsou's Island, near Cleveland, for dosertion
and murder of the officer who attempted TO ar
rest him. The prisoner confessed his guilt and
said:
81 was lee ~ evil counselS, and by my con-
ncct!on with secret traitUrors organization, to
stay away from my post of duty In the army.
am truly sorry that acted thus, or that for
u moment listened to those evil counsels. /
am sorry that | ever lifted my hand against
the life of my ielow-man. think the man
who came to arrest nc did not act right; but
dot EXCUSE myself for my wrong doing on that
account"
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

MATRiMoNIAL.--Major Gen. George +. Pick.
Ell, [. s. A., the hero of Gettysburg, says the
Petersburg ErpfSs, of Tuesday, was united in
na,rimony yesterday afternoon, at 81. Paul's
Church, 10 Miss Sallic Corbell, the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of John d. CUrbell,
Esq, OF Nansemond county, Rev. Mr.. Plat,
tho rector, officiating. The bridal party took
the four O'Clock train for Richmond, where II
short respite from military duties will be OBJ.
served. \ salute of twelve guns was fired in
honor OF the event by a battery attached to the
Generals command, on Dunn's Hill
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Colleen RHxyy,,

his interesting and exciting drama WAS post.
poncd last evening on account of the absence
of Miss Susan Denim, whose return from Louis
willie was delayed By railroad accident. Mr..
Barron made very graceful APOLOGY for the
management, and the audience were soon after
convulsed with laughter at Florence's Handy
Andy" Miss Denim has now arrived and s. Col
lccn Bawn" will positively he played tonight,
and for this night only.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
tofLiciAL.1
Dis m I seals

l... ID m ! AIS
During he occk ending Saturday, October ~, 1867.
Captain Josiah B. Wright, SD Illinos volunteers,
to date october 10, 1859, for drunkenness and pe-
gieot Of duty. 'si : p. ..ahs ....t.'
Captain Johu W. Alley, 81 United States infan-
try, to date October 20, 1863 with loss of all pay
and allowances, for diso6etienoe Of orders, and
Tor making false bills Of purchase, and false ccrti
Gates OF the disposition Of substance stores.
Captain William Faitlamb, ssth Pennsyiv ania
volunteers, to dste July 6th, 1861, for desertion,
was published officially September B, 1863, and
failed to appear before the Commission.
Captain John r. seemann, asth Wisconsin vol
unteers, to date September IS, 1863, for abschce
without leave and disobediencc of orders, WAS
published officially September 7S 1859, and failed
to appear before the Commission.
Captain II. NJ NJ. Nichol and Lieutenant W. d
Wichatt, 18th New York cavalry, to date October
%, 1853, with loss of all pay and allowances, for
improperly enlisting minors.
First Lieutenant UIiah ;. Briggs, 33i Wisconsin
volunteers, to date DC ober 10, 1868, for absence
without leave.
Lieutenant James r. Rutchiuson, I'd Virginia
voluteers to date October 10 1852 for gross neglect
OF duty, In permitting himself and picket to be
surprised and captured BY the enemy.
Second Lieutenant NJ Maylsn, 9th United States
cavalry to date October 60 1852 for being In this
city without authority, and failing to report at
Headquarters, Military District, as ordered.
Second Lieutenant silas @. Latham, I'd company,
lst battalion United States sharp.shooters, to date
september %, 1883, iot absence without proper
authority, was published officially September %,
1851, and failed to appesr before the Commission.
Lieutenant Abraham II. Klein, lssth Pennsylvt.
nj. volunteers, to date August II. 1862 for dcser.
tion, was published officially september 2s, 1863,
and failed to appear before the Commission.
Second Assistant Surgeon A. NJ. Burnham, 10th
Minnesota volunteers, to date October "a 1863 for
conduct prejudcial to good order and military die.
cipline, and conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman, in cmbczzlins public property under
his charge.
DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS OF THE ARMY.
First Lieutenant william r. Anderson, 9th
United States infsntry to date October d. 1852 for
absence without leave and failing to report to this
office and his regiment, As required by paragraph
i76, Revised Army Regulations.
RESTORED TO COMMISSION.
The following officers, heretofore dismissed, arc
restored, provided the vacancies have not been
filled by the Governors Of their ststesi
Captain James J. Cox, 5sth New York vols.
Captain Jessie NJ. Harrison, 2Ist Iowa vols.
Lieutenant James L. Kelley, Iith Pennsylvania
cavalry.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
THE Associated pREss.

d. ii. Craig, ESQ.,, who has for many years
held the responsible position of News Agent
for the Associated Press al New York, was sus-
culties with parties down cast which we never
clearly understood. Welearn that he has been
fully rcinstated and resumed his duties to-day.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

Political parties, when in minority Or out
Of power, often cease TO DO patriotic, and the
leaders are too apt TO take a partisan view Of
public affairs. Thus the Federalists, during
the administration of Washington and Adams,
have a more honorable record than the Federal
leaders through the eventill Presidential terms
of Jefferson and Madison. When in power, the
Democratic party has always taken the highest
patriotic grounds on national questions, and
could truly boast of the broadest nationality.
Since the breaking out of the Southern rebel.
lion, however, the management of the party has
fallen into the hands of men who have followed
the unpatriotiC course of the Fcderalists from
1904 to 1873 The student Of our political his.
tory will hereafter be at II loss to learn by what
agency the war party Of lsl2 became the peace
party of fifty years afterwards. 1t is indeed a
marvel that the Democratic party should ever
be I" Peace pary' in time of war. 1t Ger.
tainly requires no ePccia! gift Of prophecy to
predict that tho peace party of our day, like its
prototype OF half century ago, will be buried
beneath the waves OF popular indignation
whenever an honorable peace ID won.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
The National Loan,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27.-The subscription
agents report the sale of 50 ,536, 900 ive-twcnties
today. Already parties are forming to sub
scribe in the round sum of five and ten Millions
the desire being TO start with the full November
COupOn
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
FROM THE PACIFIC.

CHIIfofhin TrensUre sent 20 Chlna-Thc
whaiors-sandwich Island sugar.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 26.-The war steamer
Narraganset has arrived here from Acapulco.
The ship Heloise has sailed for Hong Kong,
carrying $780, 600 In treasure.
Honolulu dates of the 3D. instant are received.
The .tdrsrtieer says: The indications are that
the northern whaling feet this year will show
large average yield of oil.
The same paper speaks encouragingly of the
sugar culture. All the plantations are yielding
handsomely this year. The aggregate profits
will show large increase on former years.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
GENERAL MILROY.

This officer, who was completely cxonerated
by the court of inquiry for which he called 10
examine his conduct in the evacuation Of Win.
chester, has received twenty days leave Of ab-
sence. is understood that the delay In the
PRONUNCIATION of the record Of the court relates
to the officers ceusurcd by the Judge Advocate
General,
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28
Marine Dtsas ster,

NEWPORT, Il. l., Monday, Oct. 26.--Thc
sloop Oliver Amos, OF New York, for Taunton,
Mass, capsizcd near Point Judith. A lady
passenger and the steward were drowned. The
revenue cutter and steamer Perry will go to her
assistance Immediately.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

Fast DRIvIso.-John Garfield, colored
man, was arrested yesterday by one OF the videtes
on the avenue for fast driving, and running into
wagon driven by another eolored msn, breaking It
badly. He was sent to the Central GuaIds ouse to
BE- tiu, by Justies Ferguson. . a I'.I .ff /
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

RAnRoADs.-ARRIvAL AND DnPARrURR OF
ri..tSS Tho advertisements On eur frat page
src nsc'clib by authority ofthe railroad comp psnes
tevcraliT named, are officially corrected when
eh,ngcs lasde, hence can be relied upon A. cor.
tact
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

BUYING GOVERNMENT PRoPrRTY.-Pat Mar
key, who lives In the First ward, was arrested by
one Of Col Bakers officers on the charge Of buy.
Ing Government properly. Ne was committed to
the Guardhouse by Col. Baker, to be held for that
utiicer's orders.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-28

A restaurant called "The ChicEahominy
has been opened iu Richmond. The proprietor
announces that the saloon will be "on style
and scale no. before attempted " iu that city.