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Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

EMBEzzLEMEST.-An officer In the Quarter
masters Department has recently absconded
with large amount Of public funds, intended
for the Fifth corps. He was last seen in Wash
ington on the 10Th ult., when he called upon
Riggs Il Co., TO cash a check for some $40 900.
The money was paid in small notes. Leaving
his uniform at his hotel, he took the cars for
Baltimore, where he was seen in company with
several U. s. army officers. He was traced to
New York, thence to Troy, and At length to
Toronto, Canada.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Tragic.

Two bullies in Hardin county, Illinois, called
n soldier "a ID abolitionist." He gave
them the lie, when they rushed at him with
knives, whereupOn he lodged them and seized
hatchet, with which he wounded them, 90
that they died. The grand Jury justified the
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

MARROW EsoAPE.-At New Canaan, Connec-
ticut, few days ago, as Rev. Mr.. Barron, a
UniyersRlist minister, rose from the sofa to pro-
nounce tho benedletion, the chimney, Weighing
perhaps a ton, fell through the ceiling aud
crushed through the sofa down to the ground,
crushing the Bible, Mr., Barron was hit by
some Of thesplinters and fragments, but escap-
cd with his life.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

BALE or EK-PREsIDEET TYLER WNEs.-A
correspondent of the Mobile .idTertiseT aud
RegiSter says that the wines Of Cx-Presldent
Tyler, sold at auction few days ago, brought
prodigiOus prices Rhenibh wines sold at 10 per
bOttlej old sauterne, MIN Duquesne, $ll; Rega-
liza Madeira, Sl2i Ceylon Madeira, SIS. So;
Madeira Exploring Expedition, Sl6.75; Sherry,
Sl6i Old Port, Sls.75i French brandy, very
old, sos 10 500 per gallon.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
The Drain.svius Fight.

The Richmond SsRtiHsl OF Wednesday says
"Qp Saturday the Central train brought to this
city 90 Yankees, belonging to the First YER
mont cavalry, captured at Drainesvillo on last
Wednesday. They were all PrivateS, the off,
GERS having all been killed in the action"
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Terrible Crime.

Boston, April 9.-Charles l.. Stackpole is
under examination in Beverly, Mass, charged
with administering arsenic in food to his father,
mother and two sisters. One Of his sisters
died, but II Is thought that the rest OF the
family will recover. The alleged criminal 10
but 81 years old, and his motive for the act is
eTty
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Desortsrs Drowned IN Bo,,on uarbor,

BosToN, April 9.-On Tuesday night eight
soldiers confined In Fort Independence, await
ing trial by couTt-martial for various offences,
escaped in a small skif, and pulled for South
Boston Point. Soon after, cries for help were
heard, and the life-boat started from the fort
In search, but nothing was discovered In tho
darkness. All the deserters were undoubtedly
drowned.
The prize steamer Aries has arrived.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
r,iLoCAbs bsAFFAIRs.i 4

RoHBEniEs At LIHooLH HosrirAL.-NathAn
Pierce, company O. one Hundred and foFty-nfth
Ronnsylvania, was arrested yesterday By surgeon
Bryant OF Lincoln hospital, for stealing go there,
also, to-day, Geo. Boyer, company X, Thirtysecond
New York, and Frank schaar citizen, were sent
TO the guard-house, BY the safne one Ior stealing
Government property at the hospital, and the
other for receiving u.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

Fire Bricks Taxed Three Per Cent
After considerable discussion, the court has
decided that the making Of Gre brick is strictly
a manufacture under the Excise Law, and that
the makers must pay three per cent. ad valorsrp,
and are required 10 make monthly returns.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

GEN. john CoCHRANE, In a recent letter states
that the order No. 8, Of Gen. Burnside, alluded
TO in the report Of the committee on the conduct
Of the war, dismissed from the service and re-
hoVed OF their commands twenty general ON
GERS OF the Army Of the Potomac, who had
disturbed General Burnside. al tie head of Lhis
list stood 1S significant name Of General Joe
Hooker"
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Preparations to Attack Port Hudson.

PHILADELPHIA, April "a Baton Rouge
letter Of the 30th ult. says that the rebels have
1000 men at Port Hudson. Gen. Banks ar
rived on Friday, and an order was issued for
the whole division TO be In readiness to march
at an hours notice, with three days cooked
TatiOns, but there is no movement as yet. This
Is to be the grand movement upon Port Hud-
ROn
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
rHn PREsIDENT REMAINS IN CAMP.
Especial dispatch to tho Ropublloan.l

Especial dispatch TO the Republican,
HBADoUARTERs Army or THE Potomac,
Near Falmouth, April Q, 1868. =
The President, at the last moment before his
expected departure, changed his mind, aud is
prolouging hIs visit, greatly to tho delight Of
those troops who have not as yet seen him, and
who win have the opportunity at another grand
review tomorrow. .... .a... .....r.
The weather is delightful, and the roads are
improving under the influence Of sun, wind,
and travel. Meanwhile We are led TO hope by
the moagrencss Of the intelligence which reaches
us from the rebels, that the Union movement
against Charleston goes bravely on.
The Eleventh and Twelfth corps will be re-
viewed tomorrow, and will doubtless present
a magnificent display.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
REBEL REPORTS FROM VICKsBURG.
Federal Troops Withdrawing
from the Peninsula.

vIoKsBURG, April 1.-THE enemy are with
drawing troops from the peninsula. Yesterday
all the tents were struck. -Four large trans
ports hAvegone up the river loaded with troops.
The enemy have cut the leveo, and turned the
water Into their own camping ground.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

A SOLDIER sTABBED,-wm WildAy, Of company
G, 10th New Jersey regiment, was arrested Jestsr-
day by the Provost guard, for stabbing soldier Of
the same regiment, In q restaurant near the Old
Capitol. The wounded man Is not expected 70 re-
cover.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
B. F. WADE, Chairman.
z. CHANDLER,
JOHN COVODE,
GEn w JITIJAN

AS the testimony which the committee sub
init In relation to the Western Department is so
Incomplete, the testimony Of so many witnesses
deemed material by the whole committee being
wanting, the undersigned decline to concur in
the above report, and for themselves prefer to
submit the testimony without comment.
D. w. GOOCH.
NJ. II. ODELL.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
oFFICIAL.
NOTICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DBPARTMENT,
Washington Ctv, D. c., Jan. 95, 1888.
In consequence of the pressure Of business at
the War Department, passes for citizens TO visit
the Army of the Potomac will be given at the
Office of Lieut.. Col. CoNRAD, 1s9 PennsylvAniA
avenue, above Nineteenth street. Ja80
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

FAIR AT THE NAVY YARD,-The congregation
OF st. Peters church are holding fair At Odd Fel-
lows Hall, Navy Yard, In order 10 obtain funds for
erecting school-house In connection with the
church--a deficiency long needed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

FoRoERys-Chas Jackson was arrested .ysster-
day by Sergeant Milstead, Of the Eighth precinct,
a U. S. warrant for forging soldlerI' discharge
papers in the name Of Mai. W. A. Rucker, and al
tempting TO draw e2iOAs pay thereon. Justice Fer.
guson sent him to jail for further hearing.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

The bill prohibiting the banks from loaning
money on gold or coin passed the New York
Senate yesterday. 1t is expected 1t will pass
the House.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
The Income Tar,

The regulations with regard to the assess
ments Of the income taxes, will be announced
in the course Of few days.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
aInInon Fire.

NEW YORK, April 0.-The schooner Mary
Clinton has arrived in port. She reports that
On the 7th inst, In latitude 3S, longitude 1880,
she saw the huh OF q vessel on are. She was
about fSuT miles distant,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Admiral Farragut Above
... Port Hudson.
Vicksburg to be Attack
ed This Week.
d." W sd.
Rebel Stores Destroyed by the
Hartford.

Jackson, April 1.-Faragut, with three
vessels is above Port Hudson. He signallcd
the lower feet but none have gone down the
river yet.
Vlcksburg viii be attacked this week.
The Federals have contracted their lines at
Memphis. ,., r-. ..,..r9
The Hartford landed at Bayou Sara this morn
ing, and destroyed Government. stores. The
lower feet has opened fire, lying out of reach
Of our batteries.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

Our THANKS are due to Professor Bsche, Of
the Coast Survey, for very excellent map Of
the coast of South Carolina and Georgia.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

WHILE airing the Republican salute AZ Hart
lord, on Tuesday, one Of party Of young men,
amod George L. Deming, had both his arms
PWn on BY premature discharge Of the gan.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, april o, 1853.
Release from the draft on the ground of
Allonage has been denied In the following
case;
Name. Where drgtTod.
Robert smith - LaPeer, Michigan.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Critical POsItIOn OF Cen. Fostsr'. Fore,


New YoRK, April "a passenger from
Beaufort, N. c., stBtes that on tho 9Th the rebel
pickets on the Trent road extended 10 point
nine miles from NeWbern.
Afairs at Washington looked threatening.
On Sunday evening the rebel General Hill was
opposing Gen. Fosters little band. On Mon
day afternoon there was a rumor at Newbern
that Foster had surrendered. This was not,
however, credited, as It was believed reinforce
ments from Suffolk had reached Washington.
General Fosters position was strongly en-
trenched by rife pits and bitches. Cannonadlng
was heard at Newbern all day Sunday, and Il
still continued on Monday.
The steam gunboats Chocura and State of
Georgia were coaling at Morehead City to run
the blockade Of Pamllco river, where there was
only one gunboat.
The steamer Pioneer, from Beaufort, N. c.,
reports that the steamer Sylvan Shore LEFT
Beaufort on the 4th inst, for Washington, N.
G. When few miles from there she was dred
upon by rebel battery, and several of her
crew were killed and wounded. She returned
to Beaufort.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
Telerrums 20 R.b,I P,D,r,.


We find the following dispatches in late Rich
mond papers!
CHATTANOOGA, April 6.-Gen. Morgan was
attacked by the Federals at Liberty on Friday,
and was driven back to Snow Hill, where he
held his position and the enemy retreated.
Our troops, under Col. Smith, were repulsed
at Woodbury., on Saturday, and fell back To
within twelve miles Of McMlnnYille. Loss, one
killed and eight prisoners.
SECOND DISPATCH.
CHATTANOOGA, April enemy advanced
on Woodbury. and McMinnyille, and were ont
hanked by our forces and PetIred. A column
Of Federals 5000 strong is advancing on Co.
lumbla. A battle Is considered imminent be-
fore the week closes.
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
JACKSON, MISS, April 6.-Gen. Chalmers, on
Friday, drove In the enemy's pickets within 8
miles OF Memphis, killing two and capturing
one.
Fort Pemberton dates Of the 5th are received.
The enemy were Smbarking the previous night,
and on that morning were In rapid retreat. We
shelled their camps and transports, and made a
reconnaissance from our left flank, alarming
them much, We fired into a transport filed
with troops, disabling the boat.
special to the appeal, dated Senatobia, 9th,
says the enemy were out In strong force yester-
day, but have all gone back.
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. PBGRAM.
KNOXVILLE, April 6.-Parties from Kentucky
report that Gen. Pegram's command was at
tackled two miles beyond Somerset, on Monday,
the 24th ultlmo, by an overwhelming force OF
infantry and cavalry. After a desperate hand
to-hand fight, Gen. Pegram fell back six miles,
the enemy not pursuing. The loss on both sides
was heavy. The Government agent brought
out large lot Of cattle.
MOVEMENT By GEN. BANKS.
JACKSON, April 6.-New Orleans reports OF
the 1st instant say that Banks crossed with
10000 men at DonaldsonVllle, and has gone
down the Bayou Plaquemine TO reinforce Welt
zell, and attack the Bayou Teehe country.
FROM CORMTH.
oHALoNA, April 6.-The Yankees at Corinth
are preparing for q moyement-elther raid or
an evacuation. The suffers are selling their
entire stock preparatory 10 leaving.
CAPTURE OF UNION GUNBoAT.
HEADQ'Rs NEAR BERWICK BAT, via NatcheE,
April Ito Gen. 3. Cooper have the honor
70 report the capture of tho Federal gunbOat
Diana, at this point, to-day. She mounts Ave
heavy guns. The boat is not seriously Injured
and will be Immediately put In service. The
enemy's loss In killed, wounded, and missing
is $50. X. TAYLOR, Brig, Gen.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
[TRANsLATIoH.1

Translation OF the Ordinance addressed the
Goth of Rajeb, 1910, Of tho Hegira, 9Th Ianu.
ary, 1885, TO the Direction of the Customs.
The reposo and security OF the Empire, and
Of all the population dwelling therein, require
the prohibition of the commerce of Inns and
munitions Of war, and tho following arrange
ments are made respecting powder, cannons,
arms Of all sorts, and munitions OF war, arrIy-
Ing hereafter from foreign lands, and Of which
the importation is formally forbidden, confor-
mably with the treaties Of commerce recently
concluded with friendly Powers:
list. 1t Is absolutely forbidden 10 import into
the Empire powder In grains OF any kind and
quantity and for any motive whatsoever.
I'd. The introduction Of cartouches Of powder
with or without balls is equally interdicted.
i Sd. Nor may there be imported into the En-
pire any kinds Of cannons, mortars, howitEers,
as well as their charges, such as bombs, bullets,
caseshots, cartoucheB, and all sorts Of projec-
tiles containing or not Illuminating matters,
balls Of rifed guns with or without bayonets,
ordinary guns, carbinss, pistols, lances, and
saltpetre, used by troops and for warlike pur-
poses. Exception Is made In favor Of sporting
and other arms Of luxury, and other weapons
such as BAbres, swords, knives, and sporting
powder in small quantities for private purposes.
4th. Tho articles prohibited afore enumerated,
which may bo, nom the present publication,
introduced into the Empire In quantities more
or less great, will be conhscated and made over
to the military magazines.
/ The prescriptions contained In the preceding
articles will DO, conformably with the decisIon
Of the Imperial Government, put In force In
the Custom.houses Of the capital CONSTANT
nople), and all over the Empire, from the date
of the present ordinance.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

The sTHAMEEs Louisiana and Celt, from
Europe, brought 1850 bales OF cotton to New
York,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
.SecondEditiOn..
FoUR o'oEocn. I'm.
NotIce te the PrIIIle.

On and after May let the NATIONAL REPUB-
LIoAS will be furnished TO subscribers at thirty
cents per month.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
satioaaI gtpnbIitau.
wAsHInGToH, d. Q.
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 1888.

Ss- The Omos OF ths National RsPubli-
can is at BII Ninth street, between Penn
Ytvania avenue and y street.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
oFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

= n ID 7 = HuANNIgI0Ill ApTII o Ib8o.
The following decree Of the Turkish Govern
ment, prohibiting the importation Of powder,
cannon, arms Of all sorts, and munitlonS Of
war, into any Of the States Of the Ottoman En-
Pire, has been officially communicated to this
Department.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
SECOND nIsPArCH.

CHATTANOOGA, ,April6.-Theen eenemy advanced
on Woodbury. and McMinnville, and were out
hanked by our forces and EetIred. A column
of Federals 5000 strong is advancing on Co
lumbla. battle is considered imminent be-
fore the week closes.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10
MOVEMENTS OF aEN. PBaRAM.
A MOVEMENT By GEN. RANKS.

JACKSON, April 6.-New Orleans reports Of
the lst instant say that Banks crossed with
10000 men at DonaldsonVllle, and has gone
down the Bayou Plaquemlne TO reinforce Welt
zell, and attack the Bayou Teehe country.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-10

oHALoNA, April 6.-The Yankees at Corinth
are preparing for a mOyement-elther a raid or
an evacuation. Tho suffers are selling their
entire stock preparatory 10 leaving
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:" finished writer and scholar, and with
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Mlder Weather.

The weather during the latter portion
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has been warm and pleasant. The wild
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Notice is hereby given, that the In
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Annual List for 1868, are now due: and
'hat will attend by myself OF Deputy,
AT Oskaioosa in the County Of jefferson
Kansas, on The 10Th day Of December,
and at Grasshopper Falls on the 18th
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we have received . copy of the" Con-
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NOTICE.

Michael OCcnner Of the Gate of Missouri
will take nctice that David T. Mitchell, of Doug
las County, Kansas, did on the sh day Of August,
1888 te his petition in the District Court in and
for Jefferson County, Kansas, against the said
Michael o'Conner. setting forth that on the 18Th
day Of July. 1853, the said Michael OConner
gave his promissory note TO said Mitchell for the
sun, of one hundred dollars. due one day after
date the rco', with Interest thereon from The ith
day OF August 1887 at the rate Of ten per cent.
per annum until paid, and praying that iudgmen,
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sheriff OF Jefferson Coun y, Kansas, and That the
south west quarter of section sixteen 49, in
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"A Jefferson County, Kansas, has b, en- attached
IS the property OF said Michel OConner to sat-
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5 noiihcd ihri he rs required TO appear and
answer or demur tn said petition on OF bel re-
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hereon. lD.T. MITCHELL.
Attest w n. ALLEN. Clerk,
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Personal,

Judge Day left las; week to report to
Rear Admiral Porter for duty in the
Mississippi squadron. We presume by
this time he has been assigned to some
vessel. snd is either at his post in the
discharge of his duties, or on the way
10 The same. We expect to hear from
him soon as Corresponding Editor.
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Aid Society Fair.

The Oskaloosa Soldiers Aid Society
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Children half price. The cause is
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NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 25th day
~ Of November, 1898, Letters Of Aaminisira-
ton upon the estate OF Hiram rardee deceased
were era nted to the undersigned by the Ju j.e OF
the Probate Court OF Jefferson County, Slate Of
Kansas. All persons having claims against snid
estate are required to exhibit them 10 the Ad-
ministrator ior alAowai CO within one year from
the date of said Letters or they may he pTeclad-
eli from any benefit Of said estate; and il such
claims be not exhibited within three years from
the date of said Letters. they will BE- forever 90
barred. iH GkOkGE OobohNE,
iSO.yw sad Administrator.