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John n. He N a c re- on stili Gasstng.

We always took John b. Henderson
for knave. bat were not prepared TO
look upon him No a fool also, yet in his
late speech at Palmyra, he utters such
balderdasl as this:
HMr Henderson nfso entered into a
somewhat elaborate vndieation Of his
course in having General Curtis removed
from tire conf and Of this Departuc
He said il had been remarked to him that
the reason why he had this done was be.
cause that officer had been interfering
with slaves. stealing and sending them
ouI OF the State. His reply To this was
MS follow: "lf General Curtis will prom.
Use to steal and run NIL the slaves out Of
Missouri in min ETY. days, | will use all my
iuflacnce to have have him reinstaied in
command of this department, aud will
have il d one"
And again:
q 1t was not General Curtis,1disposition
10 interiere with slave property which In.
duced Judge Henderson to have him re
moved But it was his do-nothing poll
cy, for while General Grant with his army
of heroes WIS pa nting and struggling be-
fore the Entertainments of Vicksburg,
held at bay in front by Pcmberton and
threatened in the rear by Johuston-the
fate of Missouri tremblin. in the bal
ance meanwhile here Curtis was incuba
ing at Saint Louis, keeping forty thou
sand federal troops really doing nothing
and replying to every request for aid b.
saying that he could not spare singl,
man from the State--that if he took ava,
any the Threats of all loyal men in tn,
Stale would be cut by the bushwhack
ers.'
9 Mr. Henderson besought the Presi
dent to remove him--to appoint in his
place some one who would permit the fed
eral troops to 60 to Grants assistance
The President listened to his request
removed Curtis, appointed Schcfeld-
had twenty five thousand men sent down
to Vicksburg from Missouri"
Now there is not word Of truth in
that statement. Itbcars faischood on its
face, and has been stamped with false
hood by the Pres ident's letter to Schofelt
assigning the ressou for Curtis removal
Besides, orders would come from Wash
ing'on requiring reinforccments for Gran
when needed, as they did come, and nci
then Curtis. nor Schotield would hay,
been at liberty 70 disregard them.
Scho6eld has done nothing wbateve
against the enc my or the bushwhheker
since he assumed command. The onI,
war waged by ham has been against Re,
publicans and Radicals.
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I'D. +. BROWNELL,
bookseller and StatiOner,
Ger. Main and Fourth sts..

Would call attention TO hn stock o Book Sta
tionery, Waliand window Pape ~ hieh he iii sner
atunusuallylov prices. Thankful for the nat ron
akebestowedon him for the past eight yearshe re.
spsct fui lysolicitsa continuance Of tn esHne.
feb1-d
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TOR SALE--A good two story Brick
Dwelling House, on the co rne OF tn aud Nor.
gan streets, CONTAINING or 10 rooms This property
must be sold, Enquire Of
Kcokak Aprits. l-63 H. b. TEN.ERCE
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E1- The Columbus CRY Fact says val
laodigh ham caused the recent rebel inya-
tion u Pennsyigsnia by information aud
sdylce given the rJbel chiefs, while he was
in Dixs.
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a Happy woman.

What spectacle more Pleasing does the
world afford than a happy woman content.
ed In har sphere, -sssdY- q. att times to
benefit her little world by her exertiops.
and transforming the briars and tborns
Of life into roses of paradise by the mag
ic OF. her toucby There are those who
are thus happy because they cannot help
tho mislortunes dampen their sweet
smiles. and they diffuse cheerful glow
around them, as they maane the even
tcpor of their way. They have the secret
eontentment, whose value is above the
philosophers stone; for without seeking
the baser exchange OF gold, which may
buy some sorts of pleasures, they con.
vert everything they touch into iay.-
They may be pich or poor, high or low,
admired or forsaken by the tickle world !;
but the sparkling fountain of bappidess
bubbles up in their hearts and makes
them radiantly beautiful. Though they
live in log cabin, they make it shine
with lus,re which kings and queens
nlay covet, and they nuke wealth a FUN.
tain of bae5s'n5o .o,,,e -.l.si.e.. ~s pow.
ty. Happy women are the highest types
OF humanity, and we cannot say how
much we owe 10 them for the progress
of the race. Would there we're enough
10 20 around,
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MA5oa CEs ERALS wIruorr Cav
NAADs.- There are now ,ti,,naa AZ
Generals without command, viz: Ne.
Cielian, Fremont, Butler, Hooker Hna,
er, Bacii. McDowel, Rankin. McCIa,.
nard. Curiis, Cadwalader, MoIell aud
Milroy. =
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NEW BOOKS.
Tho Excise Tax Laws-by Com missiner ktse;
ne flying Dutc1m n--Saxe;
Marian Gres--by Mrs. II. &. Holiness
Like aud Unlike;
Les Miser -blsE
0sphsas G. kerr's Papers, Cd Series.
frcemason's Monitor.
Cook* Vcysxss.
A. Odds--by the Author Of Quits
Burrs field and Garden;
Vegetables OF America; r.5E
The Campsigp OF 1859 and 81, sEE
Physiological Memoirs--by Hammond,
Mrs Leslies Cook Book;
Girls Own hook;
Boys Own BOOK;
Vetncr's Pride;
Dickens' Complete Works:
Home and Abroad Second serfss;
Story oftbe Quad
New AnnuniCyeiopedis 1861;
The Poets Journal by Bsyard TAYLOR;
Parsob BroWnlow = BOOK;
Oksranga Riveri
Edwin Bro.herloft,b by winthrop;
Shadow 10 the House.
Thisdsy reoeivednt
BROWNELLfS Book Store.
Jy$ a Cor Main and 4fh streets.
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BAsENIss. While the rebel Morgan
was passing through village in the north
western part Of Harrison county. some of
the gang went 10 well know citizen
aud demanded 5000. There being no
help for the matter, the S6UO were given
in greenhaeks. The rebel then said he
wanted s60o In gold, which he had been
tJid Jg a citizen Of the place was in pos
session of the man be WAS robbing. The
5000 in gold was Of course drawn from
its hiding Place and handed over to the
freebooter, Thus was u worthy man rob-
bed Of twelve hundred dollars through
the baseness of u noighbor and fellow
cluzen. Who can coin ~ ord sufficient
y strong 10 characterize such an act Of
inia'uy FL New Albany Ledger.
-Four TO one Morgan's informant was
Ephraim Grey back, who signs all his doc.
"ments with his mark, votes for Dan
voorhees,, and wears but,ernut emblems.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06

solvent which has loosened the Federal bond in
the North itself The war, instead Of "crJfsh-
Ing dow" " the revolt OF the South, has pro
dnced q movement towards secoselon. within
uhat remained of the Union. Political feeling
IN the Northwestern States is riponingto revolt.
In Illinois and Indiana opinions are boldly ex-
pressed which singuiarly resemble tho expressed
discomfort OF the Southern States before they
finally separated. The Confederacy, while
fighting 10 the death against the whole North,
cherishes lan especial hatred for tho Ave States
OF New England. Tho Northwest has It's
strongest antlpathy In the same direction. To
the Northoastern, or Puritan States, are traced
the causes in which the war originated. 1hey
proftsd az manufacturers, by tie protective tdrt6s
against which the South protosted as a COM
merclal tyranny, while they Infused Into the
question Of slavery tho violence that made oven
peace threatening. The Federal Go9eTfDloii
should accept ne separation Of the SO'tth, and end
a oar fast bsoogaiRg more and more hopeless.
The division would not be an unmitigated
calamity. A magnificent territory, not half
settled, and large enough for an empire, would
still iemaln. No central Power could have
long held the Immense Western continent under
single government. America would lose
nothing by peaceable division, and even gain
some advantages from he Hholesoms influence q
equal HeighbOrS.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
The Rebel Cotton Loan.

From the London Times (clty ARTICLE, Feb, II.
It Is stated that between f5OO,Oe and f6OO,-
900 Of a contemplated advance Of $4,000, 900
to the Confederate Government has been nego-
tiated at Paris and Frankfort by Messrs. Er-
langer q Co. The amount is to be secured by
cotton, at five pence per pound, which is to be
delivered on the cessation Of the blockade.
Our advices by the Hlbernian at Portland,
dated in London on the Goth ultimo, say: Ad-
vices from Paris mention that the contract for
the Confederate loan has been received for
$4,000, 600 In bonds at seven per cent, eI-
changable against cotton at option.
The London Times city article says, as the
Government possesses all the means Of transport
from ue interior 10 The ports, The cotton thus
hVpothscdtsd tciH be first available for ShipmeHtto
Europe. The price at which bonds are to be
issued has not transpired.
The Hibernian, at Portland, reports; The
Secretary Of the Emancipation Society says no
letter or telegram was received from Lord
Brougham imploring them not to present their
address 10 Mr.. Adams.
Tho meeting at Liverpool in favor Of eman-
cipation was very enthusiastic.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
AsrARTITNG REPORT.
A BRITLSHREBEL PLOT TO CAPTURE
THE u 5. SQUADRON IN THE
MEDTTERRANEAN
SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENTS OF THE
PIRATE STEAMER SUMTER.

The following is an extract from naval off,
GERS letter, dated on board the U. 8. steam
gunboat Chippewa, of Algesiras, 10th January,
1868:
"An English officer, who is married to rel
ativc Of the late Commodore Shaw, of the Unit
cd States navy, informs me that project is on
foot In England, superintended by Maury, of
the rebel navy, to capture the United States
squadron on the Mediterranean station with
iron-clad vessels, now saldt to be nearly ready for
sea. The movements Of our ships are watched,
and we sometimes learn from tho London Tiiacs
of movements made In this squadron. The
English officer told me that the retiring Of the
Sumter and our capture constitute the first act
in the drama, and then the capture Of the Con-
stellation or St. Louis, or BOTH or their destuc-
tion II they refused to surrender. l saw tho
Sumter under steam few hours after the con-
sultatlon with the EnglishmAn, who, in shaking
hands with me, said: Your storeship is watch
ed, as Semmes left diagram Of her with a
Welsh captain, who gave 1t 10 the rebel sympa.
thlzers in Plymouth. fear that the Release,
which We expect here about the LIST Of April, ID
In danger. She had a narrow escape from the
Alabama before. We have to keep out oI
English waters in any encounter with the Sum,
ter. Our Navy Department should try and sent
some iron-clad vessels here, If possible.'"
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06

his ignorance Of the nature Of the transactions
in which bis name figures with dlagrnceiul
prominence VIII he deny that his Offices In
The .clty of London arc the common resort OF
Charleston and Other American pilots, but es-
pecinlly eouthorners who tout there for hire in
this econtraband tradei The Government owes II
70 itself drst 20 its ally The Federal Government
next, TO prosecute and TO punish those who
violate either the Queens. proclamation, the
Foroign Enlistment act, or the customs rogula-
tlons- II "a AMPLY Incredible thai IL alone Is
not cognizant Of facts notorious IN commef-
cial circles, and the evidence Of which is more
easily accessible TO its agents than TO lookors
on. The one circumstance 70 be kept in view
war, ostensibly 70 neutral porta, but with a
full knowledge that they are Intended for
another destination, and that one which Is not
legally accessible 20 themi in other words, that
they are going 10 blockaded porta."n
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
The NrM Pn.inIL.nN.

From HolbrookB United States Mail.
Tho bill Just passed by Congress is understood
to have been framed TO meet the views of the
Postmaster General in It's chief provisions. II
makes some important changes In our postal
system.
The letter carriers are to receive salaries OF
not more than $500 per annum, when warrant
ed by the work performed, unless by special
authority. The Postmaster General may, In
certain cases, make 1t as high as 81 900. Post
age on local or "drop letters" will hereafter be
two cents, when not exceeding half an ounce,
and an additional rate for each half ounce,
or fraction Of an ounce-in all cases TO be pre-
paid by postage stamps. No charge will be
made either for the delivery or collection Of any
class of letters, whether local or from or in
tended to be sent by the mails.
The regulations respecting soldiers letters re-
main the same as heretofore.
The amendment OF the House, establishing
a money order system, was rejected In the Sen
ate, and finally abandoned.
On all mail matter required by law to be pre-
paid, and which shall reach Its destination un-
paid, double the usual rates must be collected
on delivery, and insufficient payment is to be
wholly dlsregarded.
The fee for the registration Of letters is left
optional with the Postmaster General; but II Is
not to exceed twenty cents per letter.
Unsealed circulars, not exceeding three, to
one address, are to be charged with two cents
postage, and in that proportion fer a greater
number.
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.
| Weekly papers tive cents per quarter, semi
weekly ten cents, tri-weekly hfteen cents, six
| times per week thirty cents, seven times pei
week thiHy-hve cents. At these rates the
weight must not exceed four ounces-in each
case payable In advance per quarter or year
either at the mailing or delivery office.
No extra charge is 10 be made for a care
| printed or impressed upon a circular or lettei
envelope or wrapper. Circulars to be prepait
/ by stamps.
| The Postmaster General may from time X
time provide by order the rates and terms upoI
which route agents may receive and deliver a
/ the mail car or steamer packages Of newspa
peTs and periodicals delivered TO them for thai
purpose by the publishers or news agents II
charge thereof, and not received from nor de
signed for delivery at any post office.
FRAEKINH
PoBtmasters can only frank official letters t
other Oficials-the former llcOnse TO the smalle
class Of offices heretofore enjoyed, Of frankinJ
on their own private business, having beel
abolished.
We regret our inability to state In detail al
the changes authorized by Congress In Its hnA
action; but as they are not 10 go into effect un
til the lst Of July next, sufficient time will b
afforded postmastGrs and the public for becom
ing acquainted with all that is new In these i'm
portant legal enactments.
COIN FOR FOREIGN LETTERS.
The joint resolution giving the Postmaste
General authority to collect the postage on un
paid foreign letter in specie was also passed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
. BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT FROM CHARLESTON.
rnrrAnArIons ron AN ArrA6ak.
THE REBKLS DISGUISED UNDER THE
FRENCH FLAG.
A SEORE PEDITIo
a corregpondcnt wtites AZ follows!

A correspondent writes as followsi
orr CHLRLEsroN, Feb. 2s.-A few days ago,
a small steamer, flying the French nag at her
peak and a aNg Of truce, came outside Of Fort
Sumter with the view, II was thought, Of COM
municatlng with the hag-oficer Of the feet.
But az soon as the bloCkading ship nearest hur
began to signalize with the iiagship, the little
steamer with the French nag iying turned about
and Immediately ran back to the city. This,
no doubt, was an attempt on the part OF the
rebels to get outside, in order to have good
look at the ships and batteries which have been
added to the feet. ..a''.r
During the past three days two more Moni-
tors have arrived. About seventy 1--we schooners
are at anchor near the encampments on Bay
Poinc freightod with artillery, ammunition,
&c. Nine mortar schooners, with mortars
mounted, also lay within sight of the encamp-
ments.
A boat expedition Of sailors and troops, nll
well armed, is under weigh, and will leave In a
night or two on q secret expedition. Tho re-
suit Of the same shall ondeayor to inform
you.
9hc rebel rams have made their appearance
outside of Fort Sumter again, but they did not
venture TO engage our feet.
The injuries received by the Keystone State,
In the late rebel raid, have been repaired, and
she has rejoined the feet.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
NapoIeon's Negroes from Egypt.

The screw transport Seine anchored on, the
25th of January in the roads of the island Of
Madeira, on Its passage from Alexandria to
Vera Cruz, having on board the battalion of
negroes, supplied by the late Pasha Of Egypt.
The Seine sailed again from Madeira on the 9th
Of January, her commander having the iuton-
tlon of touching at Martinique. 1t is said that
there was no sickness on board the Seine, and
that the best understanding prevailed between
the French crew and the Egyptian troops.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
THIRTY-EIGHFH CONGRESS
FRIDAY, March 0, 1868.
- SENATE.

The Senate met at 10 O'Clock.
The PRESIDENT pro tsm. announced the
Standing Committees forythe session.
Mr.. ANTHONY introduced a resolution to
print 100, 900 copies of the mechanical part OF
the Patent Once report, and 1000 copies Of the
acts and Joint resolutions passed during the
late session.
Mr.. BAYARD, of Del, appeared and took
the usual oath of office.
Mr.. SUMNER called up the resolution offer
ed by him yesterday, for an additional rule OF
the Senate prescribing the oath In accordance
with the act Of July last, for all oficers OF the
Government except the President.
Mr.. SAULSBuRYN moved to postpone the
resolution till tomorrow.
On motion Of Mr.. HARRIS, tho Senate went
into Executive session.
After q brief Executive session,
M, DAVIS, Of Kentucky, made a long
speech, In open session, in opposition TO the
resolution under discussion before the EIecu-
tive session,
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
Aar,nt union nrsstInr

Is to be holden n'New York this evening. All
parties are invited, providing they are mcOn-
ditionaE Ioyalia. Lieut.. Gen. Scott has con-
seRtsd to preside, and'It Is expected that Joseph
Holt, John Van Buren, James T. Brady, and
other distinguished gentlemen will speak in
support of the most vigorous prosecution Of
the war, and of every just and necessary meas
ure that may bo required to bring ii to trium-
nhnnL close.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
o F FlCIAL.
HEADQUARTERS PROvosr MARSHAL's OFFICE,

HEADQUARTERS PRovosT MARsHAL's OFFICE,
WARRINGTON, D. c., Feb. "a, 1868.
Ofncial notice Is hereby given that the orders
from these headquarters concerning the closing
of bars and drinking houses after 9.3Op. m,
and on Sundays, have not been rescinded or
modified, and all violations of those orders
will be punished as heretofore.
By order: HENRY B. TODD,
Captain and Provost Marshal.
A. s. BAKER, Lieutenant and Adjutant.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06

HALIFAX, March 6.-The steamer Arabia,
with Liverpool adyices TO the I'D ultimo, has
arrived. H.. .a .. IH.
Her political news contains nothing exciting.
The Polish question is the leading theme.
1t is reported that France has sent a dispatch
TO Berlin, expressing great dissatisfaction with
the Intervention Of Prussia. ~ ..au
In a recent debate In the House OF Lords,
Earl Russell denounced the course OF Russia.
II is rumored that M. Fould has rendered his
resignation TO the French ministry. The finance
bourse has declined one half.
The Australaslan arrived out on the 21st.
Breadstufts, on the Friday previous TO the
departure Of the Arabla, were very dull. Wheat
and flour unchanged. Corn from Sd. 70 Cd.
lower. Provisions dull, tending downward
ConsolS selling from 92i 10 929.
r. Latest.
LIvERPooL, Feb. 22.-Politlcs unimportant.
Cotton closed dull on Saturday, but the rates
are unchanged. Bales for the week, 1000 bales
The AuBtralaslan's news was not received
until AFTER business hours. BreadBtuffs very
dull, but unchanged and steady, Provisions
very dull. Consols selling from 02s TO 92i.
.. ..- Very Latest.
PARIs-The ConSiitlltionol says, The interyenI
tion Of Prussia In the Polish affair has render.
cd Il a European question, and hopes that the
test ofA convention viii dissipAte apprehen,
sions, .r..Jt. ..... -..
BERLIN, Feb. 21-The proposition of the Lib
erals for PrussiRn neutrality In Poland wai
agreed to by the Chamber of Deputies alnlos
unanimously, no ministers nor royal commits
sioners were present, nor did the Governmon
send 1t any communication. .. .,..,. 4
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 22.-Ailer official hours yes
terday cotton grew excited and closed from Id
"a I'd. higher for American securities, will
large sales. The Australasian's news causct
the advance. ... ... ..
The ssnaca from Baltimore has arrived a
Table Bay. sga.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
GOLD STILL DECLINING TODAY.

Our stock and gold market report, up to one
O'Clock to-day, shows that gold jumped down
to l49 at the first board, this morning, and Is
lingering at that point as wO go to press with
our first edition.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06

OUR HosPIrALs.- Nothing should be given to the
sick soldier, food, which the gastric juices VIII
not readily dissolve and assimiHte. From all We
have heard from Physicians and nurses, we feel
convinced that Dayton'a Boston Crackers, made
BY new process, from pure milk and the finest
farlna houT, are the most dgestlble and nutfieous
biscuit bread made, and are, therefore, peculiarly
adapted to hospital purposes. 49,
It SAM'L POND, NJ. ID.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
The NoIninations.

The nominations were received this morning
from the President, by the Senate, and were
doubtless mostly referred in executive session,
as several of the committees are TO meet to-
| morrow morning. f....
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
Generals,

GEN. MCCLELLAN has gone TO New York.
GEN. BURNSIDE is still hOre, awaiting orders.
He will probably 60 to North Carolina or South
CarOlina-perhRps command both.
GEN. RossEAU is yet in town.
GEN. BUTLER will return to Washington in a
feW dAVs, .... ...... ....
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
o r FICIAL.
NOTICE:
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington Guy, D. C., Jan. 25, 1858.
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, 1872 Pennsylvania
avenue, above Nineteenth street. jaSO
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
His Message to the United states Minister
Intercepted by CarrerR.

New YoRK, March 6.-Advices by the steam
or Northern Light, state that President CarrerA
of Masemala, had invaded Salvador, with which
county war was declared. He has about 5000
men. The salvadorians, under President Bar
riOns, have about the same number, and a con
fict Is expected in few days at Coqutopeque-
a position fortified by French officers, aud made
almost impregnable by art and nature. .. fU
The British Minister was using every exertion
to stop the war.
report says that Carrera had intercepted
HE message to the United States Minister at
Salvador.
COSTA RIGA. 30
The coffee crop of Costa Rica will not accept
ninety five thousands qulntals this season. A
lnTgo portion Oft goes to California.
d, -.. SOUTH AMERICA.
South American mails came on the Northern
Light, bnt there is no news of Importance.
The United States steamer Narragansstt and
sloOp-of-war St. Marys arc at Panama.
... - ...H..
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA FROM EUROPE.
POLITICAL NEWS USIMPORTAEE.
THE POLISH QUESTION ABSORBING ATTEN-
TON 20.
FRANCE DISSA TISFIED WITH INTERVENTION
..m OF PRUSSIA 70 .s..
IT IS BECOMING A EUROPEAN QUESTION.
NAPOLEAN GETTING TO % MANY LRo oNS
IN THE FIRE. +
DEBATE IN HOUSE OF LORDS.
EARL RUSSELL DEMO UyCLNG RUSSIA.
RUMoR OF IRESIGEATIOE OF NJ. FOULD
cor TON DULL.
Daily national Republican., 1863-03-06
Ths Deb, OF th. STATE Of Alabama.

From the London Times, tcity Srticle,) Feb. 10.
The Bank Of Mobile have remitted large
sum (about f40, 900, It is believed) In specie,
70 meet, up 70 July, 1894, the interest on the
bonds Of the State Of Alabama, payable In
London at the Union Bank. Considering that
Alabama is one Of the Confederate States that
have undergone the most severe trials from the
war, this provision must be considered to-en-
tifle her 10 marked cOmDlenddtioa.