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Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
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The NeiO South, published at Port Royal, s.
c., of the 9TH inst, contains the following arti-
Gle on the conduct of negroes in battle;
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CoLoRED TROoPs.
We yield a considerable portion of our paper
to-day TO the report Of Col. HiggiRson, whose
expedition returned from the 81. Mary's river
a week ago. From all accounts the negroes
acted bravely throughout the fight, or series of
fights, which they had with the enemy. It was
diffieult to keep them in llne but this difficulty
arose from their ardOr and their zeal, rather
than from cowardice or fear As bushwhackers
they realized the highest expectations of their
friends. They brought away with them no
small amount of captured property, and left
behind such evidences of their determination
as must be convincing to the rebels, If not to
ourselves, of the fact that negroes can be made
effective soldiers. In nocturnal contest with
a company of rebel cavalry, at quarters so close
that bayonets were used, thirteen saddles were
emptied and the enemy put to utter rout; and
in descending the river st. Mary's many Con-
federate shaTpshooter was brought down by
Sambo'B uneTring aim.
"But the saddest feature of the expedition
was the death of Capt A. z. Clifton, COM
mander of the steamer John Adams. From
Major Bruen, Of Gen. Saxton's staff, We learn,
concerning this sorrOwful event, some particu-
lars which arc unmentoned in Col. Higginson's
report. It was on Thursday, the Goth, while
returning homoward, that he was shot. He
was standing outside the wheel-house, careless
of the leaden storm about him, when mimic
ball entered his brain and another struck him
In the abdomen. He fell and never spoke
again. The fatal shot was fired by a sharp
shooter concealed in a tree-top on the bank.
The latter's rife had scarcely been discharged,
when one Of the negroes drew bead on him,
and down he tumbled TO the ground.
Captain Clifton had served In this depart
ment since Its occupation by our forces. Hav-
ing in former years been a pilot between
Charleston, Savannah and New York, his in
timate knowledge Ofthe coast rendered his ser
vices unusually valuable. Added 10 this he
was as genial and open-hearted as he was brave
and cool-headed. He was a true friend, as well
as a true patriot. Upon his family, residents
of Beaufort, the news Of his death must have
fallen Overwhelmingly. In common with ev.
cry one in the Department, we tender them
what coincidence our heartfelt sorrow and sym.
pathy may give"
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

DESCRIPTION OF ALTERED GREER-BACKs.-
The altered $50 treasury notes are well calcu-
lated 10 deceive those not well acquainted with
the genuine bill. These notes are altered from
two's, United States treasury notes, in the fol-
lowing manner Over the figure 2 In the right
and left upper corners Of the note the figures
so are neatly pasted. The small figures Ap-
pearing around the larger figures are blotted
out with a green ink resembling the "patent
green" tint. The word ''two," which appears
eleven times in scroll work lengthWlse across
the top Of the bill, is blotted out by the green
ink. The same Is done with the words "tRo,"
appearing In the scroll work In the lower right
hand corner of the bill, directly above the
name "F. W. Spinner, Treasurer" &c. The
word 'hfty' Is neatly pasted over the word
two" at the right Of the Yignettee. The RO-
man II in the lower left hand corner of the bill
is obliberated by the green ink, and is COM
pletely hid. The reverse side Of the bill Is
made entirely green, except In the central por.
tion, where the words "This note Is a legal
tender" &C., appear. A dot of green is placed
upon every one Of the almost innumerable 2's
on the back. Altogether the notes are we'll
calculated TO deceive. There are a large num-
Der Of them out, and but one arrest has thus
far been made. ...s.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

The Legislature OF Oregon and General
Hooker.
STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT or STATE,
.r.... SALEM, October 30, 1862.
General Joseph Hooker.
SIR; have the honor TO transmit the en-
closed resolutions, adopted by the Legislative
Assembly Of this State at Its second regular
session. Your obedient servant,
SAMUEL +. MAY,
Secretary of State.
Resolved, That this Legislative Assembly Of
the State of Oregon are gratlfed TO be able to
express their just appreciation of the daring
deeds and heroic achievements which have so
constantly marked the brilliant course of Gen.
Joseph Hooker, late a resident of this State;
and do acknowledge their deep obligations 10
Gen. Hooker for the very distinguished services
he has, within the past year, rendered to his
country.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be and
he Is hereby requested 10 forward TO Gen. Hook
er a copy Of the above resolution.
STATE DEPARTMENT,
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 20, 1862.
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
copy Of the original on file in this office.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal OF State the day and
year above written. ..
Il. ST. SAMUEL K. MAY,
Secretary Of State.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
yRCOND EDITION.
POUR o'cLooK, ?. NJ.
CAPTURE OF THE BRIG ,. r. ELL
COTT BY THE PIRATE RETRIBU-
TION.
HEROIC CONDUCT OF A WOMAN.
she RsesptuEss the vessel and NHvigsteS
n 10 Place OF Safety.

Among the American vessels captured by the
pirate Retribuuon was the American brigan-
tine ]. P. Ellicott, 2SS tons, of Bueksport, Me.
A Deyereaux master, from Boston to Cionfue-
gos, Cuba. She was captured on the 10 Of Jan
unry, in lat. 2s deg. 1o min. north, and Ion. 6S
deg, IS min. west. Her officers and crew were
taken on board the pirate, and placed In irons.
A prize crew vas put on board the brig, con-
sisting of Gilbert Hay, a scotchman, prize
master, recently from Fort Lafayette, and John
Gilbert, mate, and fyo Seamon.
The captain and mate of the J. P. Ellicott
were accompanied by their wives. The wife Of
the mate was left on board the brig. This
woman had cause TO fear bad usage at the hands
Of the prize master and his mSto, and managed
to get them intoxicated, when she proposed to
the seamon, who were mostly, II not all, col
ored people from 81. Thomas, to make them
prisoners, and TO capture the vessel. She took
IOh manu- Suh5 rum hoi huhA, anu, nhu th0h
assistance, put the pirates in irons, and took
possession Of the vessel on the 10Th of January.
She had studied navigation on the voyage with
her husband, and, having assumed command,
sailed for St. Thomas till she spoke French
vessel which gave her the right course. She
made Tortola, ons of the Virgin Islands, to the
wlndward Of 81. Thomas, whence she was
pIloted by colored people to 81. Thomas, where
she arrived on the 18th ult., and placed her in
the hands of John T. Edgar, United States
Consul, who put the master, mate, and five
seaman on board the United States Steamer
alabama" "
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
Sir Robert PEEPS Reasons for Desiring a
Dissolution OF the States

In an address delivered by Sir Robert Peel at
Fazely, on the 9th of January, he said that
-" he was one Of those who hoped, as an indi-
vldual, TO sec the States ultimately become
separated and Independent of each other-for
he was convinced that such a course would tend
to further the emancipation Of the slaves. For
this simple reason; If they saw the continent
again united, they would see again confirmed
the state Of things which existed before the
breaking out Of the war"
Wonder II Sir Robert had seen, or heard Of,
the Presidents emancipation proclamation
when he delivered the speech from which we
make the above extract3
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
nunnnMhL

REV. WIN. HUTCHNsoN, senior tutor In Yale
College, has been elected principal Of the Laurence
Academy, at Groton, Mass. He will assume the
duties Of his ONCE In August next.
r JosHUA R. GDDISes, American Consul Gen
eral at Montreal, had hnarrow escape on SATURDAY
last. A Gre broke out in the hotel where he re-
Sides and before he could escape he became inson-
hbie from the effectsof the vapor and smoke, and
was carried for safety to another part Of the no
tel. He afterwards revived, and the next forenoon
was much improved. The books and papers OF the
consulate escaped uniniured
REV. Mr.. HALEY, formerly pastor of the Uni
tartan church in this city, and afterwards chaplain
in the Massachusetts nth, was one Of the speakers
az the Exeter Hall Union demonstration.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

RS-It is plainly true that we have to-day man
who would be glad to meet traitors and RssasBins
In the councils Of the country l-BoIton OOmHton-
I5odlh. ......
The Commonwealth, which says this of Mr..
Seward, Is the organ Of Senator Sumner. II
refers 10 the exploded tdlSehoOd that he Secretary
commissioned N. Msreier 10 say TO The Richmond
rebels that he Dould be glad 10 again meet them iIl
1ie Senate. 1t is not strange, when such a
spirit Is manifested by the organ Of ono GX-
treme, that the organs of another extreme in.
sst that there arc those who would rather see the
Union severed forever than reconstructed upon
any other than an "AbolltionN basis. But,
fortunately, those cherishlng snoh spirit, arc
but few in number. They are, however, sufii-
ciently numerous TO give semi-Seeessionists q
seeming excuse for their libels upon the entire
Republican party.-AL6uly EocHi'lg Journal.
What gives force 10 the comments of tho
Journals the fact that 1t speaks for Mr.. Seward.
The italics above are ours. While on this sub
jeGt, we have high authority for asserting that
the New York 7ribwHe'S Interpretation of Nor
cicr's note 10 the French Secretary was not cor
rect, and that the correct Interpretation will
show an entirely different record from tho one
published, to the end that there is no conflict
between the statement of Meroior and the letter
of Secretary Seward. ..t
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

GEN. BUTLEK.-A gentleman, with view TO
preparing biographical sketches of our most
prominent military leaders for future Publlca-
ton, recently forwarded circulars to the major
generals and brigadiers Of our army One of
these was received by Gen. Butler, requesting
him to fill up the annexed blanks with his
birthplace and age, together with the most re-
markable events In his military careers and 1t
is stated that In few days it was returned with
his birthplace and age properly set forth, and
with the blank devoted 70 military exploits con-
tanning the followingj ~ have done everything
/ was told 10 do" ....
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
Buying. Selling.
Our Foreign ReIR tIons.

Senator Summers reticenco, when Ques-
toned by Senator McDougall, during the dis
cussion of the priyateer bill, as TO what infoT-
nation was in his possession, or was before
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, on
the position of our affairs with Louis Napo-
leon, has led many to believe that the French
Government may have indicated It's intention
to further interfere in our domestic difficulties.
As Mr.. Thomas Ritchie used often to say, in
concluding his EDITORIALS, Nous VGrons.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
HouTE woRDsi

WHnEEvHR TnHI (THE RKBHIs) BAvB THE
"PowEn, rHRT nRIvB BEFoRn THEM MO THHm
"RANKs THT SOUTHERN PEOPLE, AND THEY
would ALSO DRIVE Us. Trust THEM NOT.
WE'RE THEr ABLE, TINY WOULD INVADE AND
"DEsTRoT Us WITHOUT MERCY. ABSOLUTELY
ASSURED OF rHEsR THINGS, AN AMAZED THAT
" ANT ONE COULD THINK OF PEACE ON AMI
TERMs.' HB VINO ENTERTAINs THE sENTIMBNT
" Is FIT ONLY TO BE A SLAVE; NE WHO UTTERs
" IT AT THIS TIME, MOREOVER, Is A TRAITOR TO
" HIS COUNTRY, WHO DESERVES THE sCoRS AND
" "CoETENPT OF ALL HONORABLE MEN.n-RoSe-
Grams, TO he Gtnsrdl Asserpbiycf OHIO, February
Is69
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

!. Nj. CARI.Il.E contondod. al some length that
the power Of suspcnding The writ OF haoeas
corpus was vested alone In Congress, and that
even II the President had this power, Il did not
give him any power 70 make arbitrary arrests.
Th6,blll proposes 10 give the Prosldent the pow
or 10 mike irresls and 20 dispense entlrely with
the italcla department Of Tho Goyernnent, and
TO deprive lhe citizen Of his liberty Without due
procoaH of The law. He had no hope that the
Union could be maintained by this system Of
arrestlng citizens In loyal States.
Mr.. BAYARD claimed that the power TO sus-
pend the privilege Of the writ Of habeas corpus
was vested alone In Congress, aud was a power
which could not be delegated. Congress might
as well delegate all power Of Legislation, and
thus establish despotism at once. Tho doci-
sion as 10 the requirements Of public safety and
the length OF time this suspension ID 70 last ure
all strictly legislative powers and cannot DO del
egated. The Constitution Of the United States
was meant TO secure to every citizen the privi-
leges of judicial inquiry, whenever he was
arrested, and this high and noble privilege
was only 10 be suspended In very extraordinary
cases, and when the public safety required II.
The bill proposes TO delegate TO the President
the power TO make arrests for political affairs,
whereas by the Constitution no person should
be arrested except for offences known 10 the
laws. ..s...
,.. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House resumed the confederation Of the
BILL with the Senate amendments, TO indemnify
the President for the suspension Of the privi-
lege Of the writ Of hdbeds corpus. Amer the
close of the debate,
Mr.. VALLANDtGHAM moved 10 lay the
bill and pending amendments on the table,
upon which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Lost--yeas 46, nays 104. ...
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
INVALID SOLDIERS.
sURoHoS GnEEaAI's oYrros,

WASHINGTON, January 81. 1855.
II being reported that various parties have
obtained money from invalid soldiers under the
pretence of assisting them 70 their discharge
from the service, notice is hereby given that
certificates OF disability for discharge 70 soldiers
in general hospitals and camps are only given
by the surgeon in charge Of such hospital or
camp, and the obtrusive efforts Of persons
claiming to be special agents retard instead Of
hasten tho preparation of discharge papers. An
soldiers arc warned against giving money on
Such plea to any person whatever.
By order ofthe Surgeon General; r.1. "a. F,
JosEPH R. sMrTH, Surgeon U. 6. Army.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
FICIAL.

HEADQUARTERs MILITARY DISTRICT .
~ o. l,. ..n OF WARRINGTON,
wAsHIHaToN, D. c., February IS, 1858.
General Orders No. 8. 49,.
ORDERED, That 1t. Col. W, Z. Doster, Fourth
Pa. cavalry, be relieved, at his own request,
from duty as Provost Marshal Of the city Of
Washington, and that Capt. Henry B. Todd,
First N. Y. cavalry, bo, and is hereby appoint,
cd Provost Marshal.
1t. Col. Dostor will Immediately turn over
all public property and monies in his custody,
to Capt. Todd, with statement of the same, and
vouchers showing from what source these
monies have been received, and In what man.
ner disbursed. Ho will then immediately TO
Join his regiment.
By command of Brig. Gen. Martndale,
JOHN p. SHERBUREB,
II Asst Adj't General.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
GenerAI,Butler,

We arc glad to be able to announce that this
officer has been assigned to an
important command, and has left the city to
accompany bis family to their home at Lowell,
Mass, before entering upon his duties. There
is no more important field Of operations on the
continent than the one which will be embraced
within the new department about to be given
to Gen Butler,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
ILAFESTsBE TELEGRAPH.
Tur ALAnAMA AGAIN.

SHE DESTROYS THREE MORE VESSELS.
BosroE, Feb. 10. Tho brig ChsstelSln was
burnt on tho s7th ut., of Altovcsa, by the pi-
rate Alabama. u. t,-a.
semmestook outall tho nautical instruments
on board, and $500 in gold.
The Alabama also captured aud burned on
the s6th ult., OF Cape slburon, the ship Golden
Rule. The crew of the Chastclain were landed
at 81. Domingo. .JF,lEi Il.
Tho schooner Hanover, from Boston, for
Aux Gays, was captured by prlvateer of Care
Hainault, Hayti, The crew were landed. She
was captured on the 8lst ult
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToAAC,
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, Va,
February I, 1858.

February 1, 1858.
Hon. Samuel Nay,
SecTetdy Of State, Salem, OregoaE
SR l have the honor TO acknowledge,
through your distinguished Senator, J. W. Nes-
mith the receipt Of your letter Of the Goth Oc-
resolutions adopted by the Legislative Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Oregon, at its second regular
session.
1t is impossible TO receive without emotion
the distinguished compliment conveyed in these
proceedings, nor can this kind expression of
your regard fail TO remind me Of those happier
days when our fcllow-citizens beyond the noun
tains were employing all their energies in ex-
ploring and developing tho matchless resour-
Ces of that famed territory. The recollection
OF my own employment, upon one of your great
works of internal improvement will always
have place among the most cherished assocla-
tions of my life.
Let us hope thst this war will not much
longer intercept the progress of the nation and
disturb the tranquility of our people. With a
good cause, unbounded means, adequate forces
on land and sea, and a firm reliance upon
divine power, our success Is not to be doubted,
and should not be remote.
Soon after the close of the war with Mexico,
when my profession was relinquished for the
congenial pursuits of a civil life, | chose q
home among the hospitable and generous peo-
pie who have established American empire
on the Pacific. Il Is my earnest prayer that
the day may soon come when restored Union
and a vindiCated nationality will entitlo all Of
us who took up arms for the suppression OF
this rebellion to an honorable discharge, and
secure to every loyal household the enjoyments
of an honorable and lasting peace.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major General Commanding.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
Good Nsw.nrom the Army OF tn. Potomac
GREAT CONFIDENCE IN HOOKER.

We are permitted to make the following eI-
tract from the private letter Of distinguished
general In the army, who was absent for some
time, but who recently returned to his COM
mAnd. He is man of few words, and never
writes or talks for bUHItun;
"The spirit Of the army is better than had
supposed. | think there is great confidence
felt in Hooker. wish our people felt as well
as the army. Money and furloughs have done
great good. We are looking with hope for good
news from Smiths expedition, (Ninth army
Corps.n
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
Prize CaaeE.

Secretary welles reports prize cases adjudl-
Gated, in which final DEGREES were made, as
follows; at Boston, eight, proceeds 500, $40 O5;
at New York, fifty, proceeds $780, ,l2l 88; in
Philadelphia, twe9ty-nine, proceeds 357 ,2l2 A;
at Key West, thlrty-fOur, proceeds 931 ,729 As.
Many other cases are yet to be decided In
Now York, the whole number was 1ls.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THB PROVOST MARSHAL or FALExAHDRIA.-capt.
wyman, the Provost Marshal Of Alexandra, re-
Gently demanded court OF inquiry upon certain
charges brought against him BY Gen. slough. The
court was ordered, and the evidence on both sides
is all in as well as the argument for the Govern
ment," so called. but the argument for the Gov
erhment" iA not always t0th the Government.
We have reason to believe that whatever de-
cision the court may come TO, the common sense
opinion Of those who may hereafter thoroughly
understand the facts, will be that the general who
has initiated this unnecessary and seemingly ma
licous complication has got the worst Of II, and
learned thereby an important lesson which he will
not forget, and which will prove valuable one to
those who may come after him. ....
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

sB- The United States mail steamer George
Washington, which is advertised to sail from
New York for New Orleans on Thursday, Feb
ruary 20, is a new and fast vessel. She made
her last trip from New Orleans in the unusual
ly short time of six days and fifteen hours.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
o r FICIA AL.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ...

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ...
To all phom Il may eoaeerH.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to me that MoRITz Won .BAUMBACH, OF Nil
waukie, has been appointed Consul of the
Grand Duchy Of saxe-welmar Eissnach, for
the State Of Minnesota, l do hereby recognize
him as such, and declare him free to exercise
and enjoy such functions, powers, and privi-
leges, as are allowed to the Consuls Of the
most favored nations, in the United States.
In testimony whereof, l have caused these let
ters to be made patent, and the seal OF
the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Il. 81 Given under my hand at the city Of
Washington, the 10Th day of February,
A. D. 1868, and of the Independence Of
.- the United States of America, tho S7th.
.. ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President;
WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

TIE WHITNEY IRON BATTERY KEoKUK.-The
steam pipe which burst few days ago on
board the iron battery Keokuk has been repair
ca al slight cost, and the battery will next
week be ready for sea. This vessel Is regarded
~ Y. Evening Post.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

GOOD News FOR THE SoLDIERs.-The most
welcome news brought by the Arago, on We'd
nesday last, was speedily circulated in all the
camps. 1t was to the effect that Major Pauld-
ing, senior paymaster of the department, and
Major Mason, who was ordered North by Gen
Brannan several weeks since to procure funds,
had returned, bringing with them a plentiful
supply Of grsenbacks. Soon the hard-earned
wages Of the soldiers will be paid.-Port Royal
NsW south, Feb. IN.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
FROM CALIFORNIA.
ACTION OF STATE SENATE, PROTEST.
ING AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL ra 2
INTERFERENCE.
Capacity OF California TO Grow Cotto

SAN Francisco, Feb. 1s.-Tho Senate has
unanimously passed resolutions protesting
against any Congressional interference In any
California land claims.
1t has been finally settled by the courts,
through trial, of the capacity of California to
grow cotton. The effort will be made this sea-
son. '...
From five to ten acre tracts will be planted
in Sacramento valley, and one field of twenty
acres near Stockton. Different varieties Of seed
will be used. .n...H Ft...
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

ASSIE CARTER LEE, the daughter and only
child Of General Lee, OF the rebel army. dIed
recently at Jones Spring, North Carolina, an
outcast from her home because she remained
true 70 the flag under which her anesstors won
their laurels, and 10 the Government 70 which
her father and kindred proved recreaut.-New
York World, -,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

MOVEMENTS or FEDERAL GENERALS IN sourH
CARoLNA.-MaJ. Gems. Hunter and Foster, and
Brig. Gems. NagloO, Potter, Stevenson, Heck
man, and Seymour, paid visit to Fort Pulas-
ki one day this week. They were received with
the appropriate salutos, and afterWard made an
excursion to the iron-elAdS In Warsaw and OS-
tibaw sOundS.-Por Royal Rsp South, FEB. IN.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

TAKE NoTIoE.-The "Copperhead" journals
are denounclng Gen. RoSscranS for the patriotic
sentiments he uttered in his recent letter to the
Ohio Assembly, notwitbStandi ding he entered the
army as an Ohio Democrats but ~ notice that
fhSy HsUsr dasouMss JST. DaVis,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19
The Small POH

There is growing impression that our mu-
nicipal authorities should at once inquire into
the prevalence of the smallpox, and see that
proper measures are taken for the isolation and
treatment Of those afflicted with this contaglon.
1t is not, TO our knowledge, confined to the
camps or to the contraband quarters.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-19

INDEPENDENT TELEGRAPH CoMPANY.-The
wires of the new telegraph company are in
working order between New York Philadelphia,
and by the 4th Of July will be completed be-
tween here and Portland, Maine.