davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
RECRUITS WANTED
For the Courier Service.

i to recruit youths between the ages Of l3
and IL for the courier service. This is easy
duty, comfortable quarters furnished, and the
same pay as cavalry given, and it will be re-
lieving men from this duty who will be sent
into the field. Recruits must furnish their
own horses. Before enlistment, the written
consent of the parent or guardian Of the re-
crut must be received.
Those wishing to Join this service will apply
to Capt. Geo. Taylor, A. Q. NJ, ut Washington,
or to me at Lewisville, Ark.
BENZ. TURNER,
Capt. Com'dg. Camp Bragg Courier Line.
Nov. 25, 1858. A.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

u The corps Of our Office had the pleasure
Of attending, upon invitation, the supper given
by a number Of officers and soldiers at the
Washington HOTEL last Wednesday night in
compliment to Gen. Shelby. Gen. Marmsduke
and other invited guests were in attendance.
The affair was ono Of the most pleasant char
acter Every one enjoyed themselves well ex-
cept Gen. Shelby, who. once or twice seemed to
suffer slightly from modestly. and to be annoyed
by the enthusiastic demonstrations of the crowd
But the men rcouId do it, and he couldn't help
that BY the way. we were promised copy
Of that ballad, which was read.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
BRIG. GEN. GREER,
A. PoPE. a. A. G.
432w

HEADQUARTERS DEP'r TRass-MIss.l
Shreveport, La, Nov. 18th, 1863.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. So
HE following notice Of exchange is publish
] ed for the inform alton and guidance Of all
concerned:
EXCHANGE NOTICE No z.
The follswing Confederate officers and men
are hereby declared duly exchanged:
1st. All officers and men captured and pa
rolled at any time previous to the lst Sep
tember. 1868. This section, however, is not
intended 70 include any officers on men cap
tured at Vicksburg, July 4th, 1868, except
such were exchanged by Exchange Notice
No 6, September lst, 1868. or are specially
named in this notice. But it does not embrace
all deliveries made at City Point, or other
places before Sept lst, 1863, aud with the
! limitation above named, all captures at Port
Hudson. or any other place where parties were
released on parole.
2nd- The Staff of Generals Pemberton, Ste
ven.cn, Bowen, Moore, Barton, d. Lee,
Cummings, Harris and Baldwin, and of Colo
nels Reynolds. Cockrell and Dockery the Of
hcers and men belonging to the Engineer Corps,
and Sappers anu Miners. and the 4th and 4oth
Mississippi regiments, all captured at Vicks-
burg. July 4th, 1863.
3D. The General officers captured at Vicks-
burg, July 4th. 1853, were declared duly eI.
changed July 18th, 1868.
Il ROBERT oULD,
Agent Of Exchange.
BY command Of
| Lieut.. Gen. E. KIRBY SMITH
s. 8. ANDERSON, ...- .....r.
| AsstAdj't General. Nov. i5-aA.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
HEADoUARTERs DEP'T. OF TRAss-MIss, }
SHREVEPORT, La, Nov. 18th, 1868.

HEADouARrEns DEP'T. OF TBASs-MIss.,l
SHREVEPORT, La, Nov. 18th, 1868.
GFsEEAL ORDERS,
No. 54.
1 ALL Officers in the Department Of Trans
l.. Mississippi. whose commands are east of
the Mississippi river. unless on duty under or
ders from Department or District Headquar-
ters, will join their respective commands
forthwith.
III District Commanders will. in their re-
spective districts, relieve all Officers belongin &
to commands east of the Mississippi, whose
service. possibly be dispensed with, and
order them to join their proper commands
without delay, reporting their names to these
Headquarters. and also the names of those re-
tanned, together with the nature Of the servi-
ces in which they are engaged.
BY command of
LIEUT.. GEN. L. KIRBr Smith.
S. S. ANDERSON,
Asst Adj't General.
Nov % 1853. n4i-4t
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
n44-4t
HEADouARrERs PARoLED AND EXCHANGED
PRISONERS.

PRIsONBRs.
Washington, Ark., Nor. sfh, 1868. J
INFORMATION has been received at these
/ Headquarters, that officers Of other com
mands are holding out inducements 10 the
Arkansas Paroled and Exchanged prisoners Of
Vicksburg aud Port Hudson, to enlis: in their
commands, and in many cases have succeeded.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That | an,
the only one with my officers der mel au-
thorized in this District to collect the Pan oled
and Exchanged men Of Vicksburg and Port
Hudson. All men who have connected them
selves with other commands are ordered to re
port at my camps forthwith, or they will be
held as deserters, and treated such, and
charges against the officer enlisting such men
forwarded to Department Headquarters
AL General Officers having knowledge OF
such gross violation of the general regulations
and military courtesy, are requested to cause
these men to report at my camps, or notify ms
that can send Tor them.
TOM P. DOCKERY, Brig Gen.
October 81, 1868. 42-3w
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
WATCH LOST!

r OST. LADIES' GOLD WATCH Double
u Case) and CHAIN, on the Sth instant, at
Temperancevlle at church, or on the road lead
ing therefrom to the residence of r. D. Neal
A IibeI al reward will be given for its delivery,
either 10 my wife or r. D. Neal.
J. NJ MORGAN
Washington, Ark Nov. IL. 1868. 44-4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
s II % l. L n.

IRON the plantation Of the subscriber, in
T. Lafayette County, near Rondo, the
night Of the 18th inst, a MARE MULE.
mouse colored, striped legs, branded on the
left shoulder with the letter '.P,'' five years
old next spring. reward Of Fifty Dollars
will be given for the above Mule.
J. w. PAUP
Nov 25 1863. 44-3w*
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

gay- Capt. Ferrell who had been recently
assigned to the command Of this post, left yes
terday morning, aud has been succeeded by
Maj. John C. Peay. We think the former
commandants Of the post have faithfully en-
deavored to discharge their duty. and have
only been unable 10 accomplish impossibilities-
All know Maj. Peay well enough to insure
him the hearty support of all the citizens.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

ExSy~ The whole tone Of the administration
papers and speakers at the north is fierce and
vioient against the Union as it was. They
say that the seeded States have forfeited their
RIBS as States, but remain subject as terri
tories, and when admitted again must come in
on the terms prescribed. Let no one in this
department be deluded with any hope Of re-
storing the old order Of things. He will be
duped.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

1. o. o. F-Ozan Lodge No. 10, I. o. Q. F.
will hold its regular meetings every Friday
evening at the usual hour.
Walker Encampment will meet cn next
Thursday evening.
All members Of the Order in good standing
are invited TO attend.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

ANoTHER BATTLE IN LouIsIANA.-The rumor
comes to us tolerably directly, that portion
OF Hen.. Taylor's forces in South Louisiana
under den. Green, have again had fight with
the enemy, resulting in the capture of 900
prisoners, zoo negroes, and the destruction of
q large train.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
WEDNESDAY. =: NOv.25. Is6a.

BaS> There will be service at Grace chrroh
in this place, by Rev. -R.sH. Murphy. on tba
fifth Sunday of the present month, and the first
Sunday of next. -
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
Notice Is Hereby Gfyen.

THAT on or about the 9th or 9Th day Of De-
i cember, 1860, the Undersigned executed
to Richard Jolly deceased, four separate notes
for the sum of Four Thousand Dollars each,
one payable on the 9th day of December, 1860;
one payable on the lst day Of January, 1862;
one payable on the lst day Of January, 1863;
and the other payable on the 1st day Of Janu-
ary, 1864, with six per cent. interest On said
amounts.
This is therefore to forewarn all persons
from trading for said notes, rs the considers
tion for the same has failed, and that we will
not pay the same unless compelled by Law to
do so.
43-ow' d. II. & E. C. BROWN.
OFFICE CoYD'T CoSscRIPTs, Dr.r. ARKs.1
Washington. Nov. IS. 1863
The following circular is published for the
informa tioD of all persons concerned.
b. z. DANLEY,
Comd't Conscripts, Dist. Arks,
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
A IL e. TT O N,

IN MONDAY, the 30th Of November
~ 1863, / will offer for sale at Public Auction
at the Government Warerooms in this town. 4
large lot Of Government property, consisting
in part of the following articles, viz:
CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS. Wool and
Straw, BUTTS. BUGGY TRIMMINGS, and
many other articles.
Sale TO commence at 10 A. NJ
J. ID. THOMAS, MAJ. and Nanf7g Q. NJ.
Washington, Ark, Nov. IA, 1868. 43-2w
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
Keep on INV IanA!

THE LAW TO its full extep wiz be enforced
against all persons .repasfing upon my
land, corncring with the rcrth east corner OF
the so called government4uarter near Washing
ton. III H"'ih IN,
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

80 ~ .nr rruurnis. ABOVE re wMra VIII pe
UiYen for fLeir annrahanSior 49,
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

FROM BRAca.--we throw together the
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

Two Of our IL Gu engaged "a tie expedi.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
a Substitute Wanted.

Any person over fifty years of age, wishing
"A to hire as a substitute, can do so by ap-
plying to me at the Camp Of Instructions, three
miles east Of Washington. A liberal price
will be given.
Z. L. LAREY.
NJ OK 1863 34-3<
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25
Cottou Cards for Sale.

Cotton IaTuS HOT SdEC.
CARDS for sale at the Government Clothing
u Rooms. Linsey, Jeans and Socks taken in
exchange at fair prices. If sold for money.
the price thirty-fve 1880 dollars per pair.
Apply to MAJ. = y ApaMo'
Washington, Nov. 25, 1863. A.
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

his4efusa, 10 Jo,-
Washington telegraph., 1863-11-25

There j. no protection again for any Of Us
under Federal rule. Read the administration
papers for that. If we are once in their power
by fair means or FOUL our doom is sealed for
slavery.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
THE PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION LAST
NIGHT.

The reception at the Executive Mansion last
night was probably the largest that ever took
place, under any administration, except on
holidays when people have nothing else to do.
There were many other powerful attractions
in the city, last night, but the White House
leveS was the grand centre Of them all. The
many new faces that presented themselves gave
evidence Of the large number of strangers in
the city.
All the approaches leading to the great north
entrance were closely packed at an early ho1r,
and nothing but a military guard could resist
the pressure. But for the guard, tho house
once packed full (ss 1t was a great many times
during the evening", the blockade by those
desiring entrance would have been SO great
that the insiders would not have made an exit,
but as fast as the house became filed the doors
would be closed, and those inside were politely
requested, by officers stationed at different
20 ntS for the purpose, to keep moving" to
give outsiders a chance. Thus, by aid of the
military guard, the house was repeatedly filed
and emptied until midnight. Those who failed
to obtain admission before eleven O'Clock had
TO go away disappointed, and this number was
cy no means small.
IN fact, the reception last night may be CON
s.dered grand ovation of the people, paid to
the Chief Magistrate of the nation, without re-
Gpect 10 partv. We heard the number yariously
estimated. Our own opinion is, that at least
zen thousand people were in and about the White
House on the occasion, between eight and eleven
c'clOcE.
The President shook almost every one who
passed him by the hand We noticed during
the last hour of this severe muscular test, that
lie left the shaking mostly to his visitors He
was danked on the left by Marshal Lamon, and
onthe right by his Private Secretary, Mr.. Nlcho.
lay, and hIs assistant, Mr.. Hay. Mrs. Lincoln
was surrounded by large crowd of select
friends, mostly ladies', among whom we noticed
,Irs. LamOn, wife Of the Marshal Of the Dis
u.ct. On Mrs. Lincoln's left stood Commits
oner French, who did the honors.
Among the distinguished officials present
from abroad, we noticed Lord Lyons, the Brit.
tsh Minister; Mr.. stoeckl, the RruSslan Minis
ser Scnor Tsssara, the Spanish Minister,
Count Piper, the Swedish Minister, and Mr..
Schleiden, the Bremen Minister.
Among the distinguished military officers
present, were Generals Halleck, Burnside, Ere.
mont, Heintzleman, Rousseau and Martindale.
The detail description of the scene inside OF
The White House, we leave TO our "IDLER, ~
who has given one Of his characteristic. rose
tinted accounts In another column.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
EDITION.
FOUR O'CLOCK, p. NJ.

THE SENATE IN sEssIoN ALI. NIGHT.-The
Senate passed the night In hlllbustering, by
long speeches and dilAtory motions, on the re.
port Of the committee OF conference on the in
Identification bill. The bill amending the in
ternAl revenue bill was passed about II O'Clock,
when the report was taken up, and Mr. Wall
opened the ball with a speech which lasted till
12 O'Clock; when Mr.. Powell took up the con-
test, and spoke-includng various Interrupt
tions and motions to adjourn-till half-past
three; when Mr.. Bayard took his place in the
ranks against the report. He spoke till half
past four, when he yielded the floor, and Mr..
Powell moved to adjourn. The motion was
lost; and before Mr.. Bayard regained the noer,
the report was concurred in; and at fifteen
minutes to Eve the Senate adjourned.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03

he Richmond Enquirer, of February 2sth,
21iai1s another hHmdiatiHg paper from JEFF.
In~is, as follows
PROCLAMATION BT THE PRESIDENT.
II Is meet that, as people who acknowledge
tue supremacy Of the living God, we should be
ever mindful of our dependence on Him. and
should remember that to Him alone can we
trust our deliverance, that TO Him Is due the
the deTout thankfulness for signal mercies be-
slowed on us, and that by prayer alone can we
hope 10 receive continued manifestation of that
protecting care which has hitherto shielded us
IN the midst Of trials and dangers. In obed-
eUce to this pTeCept, we have from time to time
be.U gathered together with prayers and thanks
living, and He has been graclOusy pleased to
hear our applications, and to grant abundant
exhibitions Of His favor to our arms and our
people
Through many conflicts we have now attained
place among notions which commands their
lcspect, and let the enemies who encompass us
around and seek our destruction see that the
Lord Of Hosts has again taught them the lesson
~ hls inspired word, that the battle Is not to
me strong" hut TO whOmsoever he wileth TO
eAsll, Again au enemy, with loud boasting of
Yower, OF their armed men and mailed shIps
threaten us with subjugatlon, and with evil
Vaccinations seek, even In our homes and al
ocr own fresides, to pervert our men servants
and our maid servants into aCcomplices of their
."Hcl ueslgnG.
Lndnr these circumstances It Is my privilege
'D'r",te You, once more, to meet together and
lrytWatc yourselves In humble supple alton to
Him who has been our constant and never
'Aln" support in the past, and to whose pro-
I.'ll1n and guidance we trust for the future
To- TINS end J, Jefferson Davis, President of the
Confederate StGte6 Of America, do issue this
nv pro. !lmRtion, setting apart Friday, the
Jwepty-seventh day Of March, as a day of fast
ny, huthiatiOn, aud PRAYER
do also invite the people Of the said States
20 repair on that DAY To their usual places of
public worship, there to join In PRAYER TO Al
ulgLty God that he will continue his mercifnI
protection over our cause that he will scatter
VuT enemies, and set al nOught their evil dc
signs, and that he will graciously restore TO our
neloved country the blessings of peace and
security.
IN fuiIh whereof have heTeunlo set NV hand
.J the city of Richmond, on the 2Tth day of
february, In the year of our Lord 1868
q EuedJ JEFFERSON DAVIS.
~ tnc President.
S.gnedJ j. +. BENJAMIN,
Secretary of State
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
Bills Passed by the House Yesterday.

Bills Hhhseu bS the mouse hehtefuhys
The Senate bill disappearing certain acts" of
the Nevada Legislature, touching the rights of
foreign mining corporations within the Terri
tory.
The Senate bill authorizing the Paymaster
General 10 take immediate measures for the
payment OF the sick and wounded in the convA-
lescent hospitals and camps within the next 60
days.
The bill from the Senate, for the organization
of a signal corps, after being amended, was
passed.
The House, by vote of yeas o., nays 45, con-
Cured In the report of the committee of con-
ference on the bill to indemnify the President
and others for suspending the writ Of kdGeds
corpus Oh the disagreeng votes.
The bill authorizing the acting Governors of
Tennessee and Louisiana to issue writs of cleo
tlon for Representatives TO Congress according
to the laws of those States.
The Senate bill authorizing tho appointment
of an Assistant Treasurer of the United States
al an annual salary of IL, 800
The bill establishing the guage of the Pacific
railroad and Its branches, Cat four feet eight
aud a half inChcs.)
The Senate bill providing that the Supreme
Court Of the United States shall hereafter con-
sisl Of one Chief Justice and nine Associate
Justices, one Of whom shall hold court in new
circuit Of California and Oregon.
The Senate bill, with an amendment as a
substitute, providing there shall be appointed
one midshipmin, between the ages Of fourteen
and eighteen years, for each member and dele
gate, recommended 10y the members and dele
gates Of the present Congress, TO Immediately
be formed into a class, according to the pre-
sent regulations and qualifications for admis-
sion.
The senate bill authorizing the Postmaster
General to take such measures as may be ud-
Ysable.
The Senate bill giving soldiers discharged
from service In consequence of sickness or
wounds, the same bounty as If they had served
WO yeuTs,
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
TMPO TANT FACTS
INTERESTING TO ALL INVALIDs
mar s-eotd

The principal vital force In the human system is
the iron contained in the blood. This IL derived
from the food we eati but II, from any cause or
arrangement, THE NECESSARY AMOUNT OF
IRON Is not taken into the circulation, the whole
system suffers. Then follows every Imaginable
complaint, all however, arising from deteriorS-
tisn or
BAD STATE OF THE BLOOD.
Among these are Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility,
LAnguOr, Chronic DarFh9R, SCrufulA, Piles, Skin,
SCurvey, Female Complaints, Tendency to Con-
sumption, BOis Spring Debility, and all complaints
accompanied by weakness or prostTAtiOn OF physi-
cal aud mental energy. In all these cases
THE PERUVIAN SYRUP,
Or Protected Solution OF PrOtOxIde OF
Iron
Has effected the most astonishing curses, and the
great secret of Its wonderful in curing so
many diseases apparently unlike, is the simple
fact that 1t at once supplies the deficiency OF that
Indispensable ingredient,
IRON IN THE BLOOD,
And lnfIses Strength, Nigor, and New Life into
the diseased and debiltated system. For Spring
Medicine It has no equal, supplying Energy and
ChCCrluness In the place of LanguOr and Low
Spirits 80 common at this time Of year. Pamphlets
sent tree by mail. JEWETT CO., Boston.
Sold by RIDWELL& Il LAURENCE, Washington, J.,
J. H. KIDWELL, Georgetown, andby all druggists.
mar
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
General Mcclellan

Was before the Committee on the Conduct OF
the War during yesterday and day before, con-
Guiding his testimony yesterday afternoon. He
submitted a general statement of his Peninsula
campaign We uuderstandthHt he expressed
himself as highly gratlned at the great courtesy
mi kindness manifested towards him by the
members Of the committee, and we believe the
Impressions be made upon them, by his bear
- and general desire to facilitate the objects
f2E Which the committee was created, reflects
G.saI credit upon him.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
Passage OF the Bin for the Collection of
Abandoned ProptrtY.

In the Senate, after we went to press, yestcr-
day, Mr.. Doolittle's amendment to the bill "for
the collection of abandoned property, and pre-
vcntion of fraud in insurrcctonary districts"
to wit: to strike out the section authorizing the
Treasury agent to purchase property in these
insuTectionary districts, because he did not
wish to have the Government become great
factor in these articles of property or to furnish
means to the rebels to buy munitions Of war to
carry on the fight, was agreed to--ycas y, nays
l5-and the bill passed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03

citement were everywhere apparent. boat
had been discovered running the blockade, 80
the signals said, but where Nas she. Nobody
knew. The camp fre that had for a moment
thrown a feeble light upon her failed now of
discovering her. Nobody could see her. Where
was shei Some gunners pointed their pieces
up stream, others aimed down stream. Five
minutes passed after that first gun and fired,
and the second had not yet spoken.
AT last II became necessary for the gunboAt
70 make come headway, In order 10 get steer
age way. Her machinery started the steam
snorted out OF the escape pipes; the wheels
splashed In the water; a noise was made. Tn
accident attracted becond and third gun and
several fresh volleys Of musketry. Again all
was still. The boat drifted on for few mo-
ments In silence. But the rebels having seen
her once and heard her the second time, fired a
third time by guess. Several guns were dis
charged In quick succession from different po-
sltlOns, all alike harmless In their effect And
then 1t was deemed wise to make more haste,
and steam was again let on. The boat spTang
forward at her utmost speed, and dashed away
down the river, regardless of any noise she
might be making. Battery y~af(er battery now
opened their best guns, though using their
ammunition charity. As every shot was fired
wild, the gunners contented themselves with A
single discharge each.
Intervals Of two, three, and flve minutes oc-
CURED between the discharges, so that by the
time the full number of twenty shots were
hred-all that were accorded the bold shlp-she
was beyond their reach. In fact, after the
eighteenth discharge, her loud whistle sent
back the tdlngs that she had passed beyond
the reach of the rebel batteries In safety. Il
was most complete success, and the COM
pleteness of the success was largely attribut-
able to the coolness and wisdom displayed by
Lieut.. Com'd'r Brown In the management OF
the boat. A cooler or braver officer could not
well be found.
The Indianola steamed on down the river
after passing the blockade.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
John Pops's Campaign without a Bas,

John POpe'S Campaign without a Base.
The Secretary Of War communicated to the
House to-day, in answer to a resolution, a macs
of official documents, of great volume, en-
bracng two or three scores of reports and pa
pers relative to the "Pope campaign in Vir-
ginia," among them the reports of Generals
Pope, Mcdowell, Helntzelman, Blrney, Rey-
nolds, Robinson, Glover, Milroy, sigel, schurz,
schenck, Sykes, Ricketts,, and of Acting Briga-
diers Poe, M'Lean, Smith, and Warner. 1t
embraces statements of casualties, some with
totals, some without, and certain correspon-
dence and dispatches, many of which, with
the substance Of the reports, have been pub
lished. The whole, together, when printed for
examination in detail and in erteRSo, will be
Interesting.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-03
INVALID SOLDIERS.
SURGEON GENERALS oFTIcR,
WASHINGTON, January 81, 1858,

WAsHrNdToN, January 81, 1858.
1t being reported that various parties have
obtained money from invalid soldiers under the
pretence of assisting them to their discharge
from the service, notice Is hereby given that
certificates of disability for discharged to 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 the preparation of discharge papers. All
soldiers are warned against giving money on
such plea to any person whatever.
By order of the Surgeon Generali
JOSEPH r. SMITH, Surgeon U. 8. Army.