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SUGAR.

80 hhds Prime N. o. eusar;
80 obls ClArieed, Crushed and Pu, yeri,eddo
!ustreceivsd, and for sslelov for Cash, by
COSNABLE b SNYTH
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NEW JUVENILE BOOKS.
Captain RusseI's Wstehvord,
Helps Hard Places,
SEED Time AID Harvest,
T2ies from Gen-~is,
Climbing he Nountains
Little Mountain Guide,
Llttie ones in the Field
Leila among The Mountains,
Befuies, TIE Primers Daughter,
Tales from The Bible,
Sketches from Life,
Only Psnper,
Ainy'i Taper
Besaie brown,
The Young Christian Merchant,
Ths Pathway VI Promise
TIE Boys and Girls Book,
The scl4ier's Return
The Persian FI0wer,
The organ Grinder,
The still HoRf,
The Fiounce Robe,
HE Prise Bible,
The Hioden Life,
The Pilgrim Pnth,
The si~ers,
Daisey.s Dream,
Little May.
For sale br M. W. wEsrCOir.
nov7-d Main, I'd door FROM tth street.
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1t would seem that there is to he
END 20 the accidents and fatalities at. "a
ing this most dangerous article, a. \ .,'u.
our prediction in our August r ,mhe W.; :
to be bitterly fulfilled, unoel u
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-18

INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS,
OF the Den m tiosf of ], 2, 10, Is and 50.
Fersaleby n. ". WkSfCoTT,
sne-d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-18
MOLASSES.

~ oois belsher'ssugsr acnse Syrup Molasses
ID bbis and half bbts Golden Syrpp:
For ssie low for Cash, Al 81 and So Levee. hy
sept20-d COENARre = sEpru
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
AmnEeDienta.

GRovER's THEATRE.-This evening the young
and popular tragedian, Mr.. J. wilkes Booth, will
appear In character In which he iH said to be un-
equalled, Claude Melnotte, In Bulwer's exceeding
ly popular sentimental play of "The Lady of
Lyons" Miss Annette Ince appears a. Pauline,
Mr.. Rogers 40 Col. Dumas, SC. The arrangement
Of characters very effective and viewing the pop
ularity of both the principal artist and the play,
the house should be crowded In every part.
Tomorrow evening, "NGacbeth," and on Friday
Mr.. Booth will receive benefit.
CANTERBURr.-The rush to see the Ave great
female artistes At this immensely popular music
hall continues unAbNted, and in spite of the at
fractions advertised at other places Of amusement
now open in our city, the most respectable and
intelligent OF our people give Canterbury their
patronage. The truly magnificent ballet, "Lsi
ARlOurS dc Didbie," In which the distinguished
young danseuSes, Kate Fennoyer and Ernestine
De Faiber, together with the entire Court OF
Beauty, appear, is sufficient in itself to attract
crowds for weeks TO come, while the "Gypsy's
Trio" and the beautiful Comedletta, " La Chalet, ;,
in which the fascinating actress, Julia Mortimer,
appears az Lizette, are pronounced capital pro.
ductions. Another grand performance tonight
Go in time.
A GREAT SENSATION OUTSIDE OF THE VARIE-
TIEs.-Several thousand persons Of both sexes as.
sembled around the National Varieties last eve.
ming, to behold the perilous task of walking the
tight rope, by the daring rope walker ani panto.
mlmist, Mr.. Harry Leslie, who accomplished the
startling feat successlully-crossing and Tecrossng
backwards and forwards from one house to another
on single rope, suspended from the roOfs of the
houses and extending across the street. He will
acc omplish the task again, between and in the
evening, If not prevented by rain. The Grand
Matinee will be an attractive affair this afternoon
Let all be present that possibly can. All the great
Varieties company appear in both performances.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

WASHINGTON THEATRE.
w Italian Opera. Director, J. GRAU.
Mr. GRAU has great pleasure in announcing that
he has concluded such arrangements as will enable
him TO give In Washington
TWO GRAND OPERA NIGHTS,
On FRIDAY and SATURDAY, April II and 10,
by his entire Opera Company, Orcheird and Chorus,
(now performing In Phlladelphia,) which has met
with such unparalleled success during the past nve
months In New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
Mt. Grau has selected for the qualification Of the
Nell.known musical taste Of this city two Of the
most magnificent Operas Of the modern repertoire.
The Company comprises: Prime Donne SOpFAni,
Mad. L0rint, the celebrated Dramatic Prima Donna,
(hCr first appearance in Washington.)
MHe COrdter, the celebrated CAntatriCe.
Mile MOrensi, the famous ContraltO.
SignOri BrignOh and Mdccdferrt, Tenori.
Signori ABlOdiO and DubTtHf, BaFitOni.
Signori suBini and Barili, BaBsi
Conductor and Musical Director, Sig. Music.
Opening Night, FRIDAY, April IT,
Nerdfs most celebrated Opera,
IL TROVATORE.
Debut of Mad. Lorili lin her admirable part Of
Leonora)
Second Opera Night, SATURDAY, April IS.
hozarts Immortal Master-work,
DON GIOVANNI, (DON JUAN,
With the full Strength Of the Company.
Admission 81; Orchestra Chairs S2j Parquette
and Dress Circle $3.50. Seats for either of the two
nights can be secured at MetEetotts Music Store,
commencing Wednesday at \. IN.
Doors open att. Opera commences At g.
HpTl3-u
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

POLICE lETELLIGESCE-LATEST ARREBTs-We
have repeatedly cautioned strangers and others to
be on their guard against the great number Of
thieves, more especially piokpOkets, who have in
tested this city Of late making It, as 1t were, the
headquarters and rendezvous of the nefarlous
scoundrelS who prey upon honest and unSuspect-
ing citizens. Notwithstanding these repeated eau
tions, the numerous arrests made BY the Metro
politan Police, (patrolmen as well detectives,)
Notwithstanding the energetic and summary pun
ishment Of notorious thieves and pickpoekets BY
the Provost Marshal, we have still in our midst
number Of burglars hotel thieves, passage robbers
(experts and novices,) whose frequent depTeda-
tons by day as well as night create no little stir
among the police officers and at the several station
houses. We have Ascertained, on inquiry at the
Third ward police station, that on Saturday and
Sunday last an unusual number of stealing cases
were brought before Justice Thompson, who dis
posed Of them follows:
VIM. Edmonson, charged with stealing frook
coat at the Richmond House held to bail for court.
james Mullin, charged with stealing sundry ar
ticleS Of wearing apparel from Thomas Fleming
and Samuel Deeblei committed for trial.
Augustus Thomas, charged with stealing horse
from Gustavus NJ. Finotte, of Prince Georges coun-
ty Maryland. The prisoner was arrested by G. W.
Duvall, patrolmAn, and was committed to Jail to
await requisition from the Governor OF Mary
- land.
John Clifford, alias shallehan charged with steal
fng pocket book containing sI7 in Treasury
notes and several valuable papers from John p
Freeman, county constable committed for court
n. W. NorthAm, a discharged soldier, charged
with stealing an overcoAt from Thomas Soyj COM
mitted for court
Samuel woodward charged with stealing $40 In
gold from Mrs. Jane GermOnj discharged from bail
after the examination Of several witnesses.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
FOR SALE OR RENT.

E'OR sALE--A four story Brick House, In an
i eligible locality, furnished with gas and water
throughout.
Inquire Of Thomas D. Lloyd, No. as seventh
street, between and ,. Hp lb-ti
DOR REM II .--THREE TNFURNISHED
l. ROOMS, OF superior finish, warmed by furnace.
heat, and lighted with gas. Two ROOMS IN suite
on first floor, front, S2h per month One large
FRONT ROOM, third floor, Si5 per month Al
dress given at the first house on Missouri HvcnIC,
near corner OF sixth street-NO q. Hp 10
- ARE CHANCE.--The goodwill, fixtures
IL and small stock Of u store, amounting 20
about one thousand dollars in the best part Of the
Avenue, for sale. good stand IOr CLOTHING,
SUILER, AND SADDLERY STORE. Enquire inr
particulars at the General Agency Office, 5i Ninth
street north, near Pennsylvania avenue. Also,
CITY Property, In all parts OF the city, for sale
Houses to let, with furniture for sale. Enquire
above. N H. MILLER
mar 6-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
PROPOSALS. FOR BITUMTNOUs COAL
CHIEF Asst QUARTERMAsTER'B OFFICE,
DEPOT OF WARRINGTON, d. C.,
Corner Eighteenth and G streets,

CHIEF Asst QUARTERMAsTERB OTFIcE,
DEPOT or WARRINGTON, d. C.,
Corner Eighteenth and streets,
April 10, 1862
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this oifice
until THURSDAY, April 30, 1883, at II O'Clock, M.
for delivering at the Government Coal-yArd, on
the Mole, at the confluence of the Ohio and Ches-
apeake canal and the Potomac river, in George
town, d. c., OF two thousand (2,0O0) tons of Btu
minous Coal.
The Coal to be the best quality, suitable for
steamers and blacksmlthing PURPOSES, subject TO
the inspection of an Agent appointed on the part
Of the Government, and to weigh twenty-five hun
dred and forty (2,2IO) pounds to the ton the deliv
cry thereof to commence on the 18th Of May, 1862
and all to be delivered by the 3Ist of said month
The above Coal to be weighed by an Agent of the
Government, and to be paid for by the weight so
determined.
PROPOSALS.
The full and post office address of the bidder
must appear in the proposal.
IftheGld is made in the name of a firm, the names
of all the parties must appear, or the bid Will be
considered as the individual proposal of partner
signing 1t.
Proposals must be addressed to Capt. Edward
L. HaTtz, Assistant QuarteTmaster u. S. Army,
Washington, ID. c. and should be plainly marked
Proposals. Tor Coal"
GUARANTEE.
The responsibility Of the guarAntors must be
shown by the official certificate of the clerk OF the
neaIcst District Court, or OF the United States Dis
trict Attorney.
Inc ADlllty oil tne Dluuef 10 NIL the contract,
should 1t be awarded to him. must be guaranteed by
two respOnsible persons whose signatures must be
appended to the guarantee, and said guarantee
must accompany the bid.
Bidders must be present In person when the bids
are opened, or their proposals will not bo consid
cred.
Bonds In the sum Of five thousand dollars, signed
by the contractor and both of his guATantoTG will
be required OF the successful bidder upon signing
the contract.
Form Of Guarantee.
We, ,--, OF the county Of - and state Of
-, and -, Olthe county Of, and state oil,
do hereby guaranty that - is able to fulfil the
contract in accordance with the terms of his pTOpo
sitOn and that should his proposition be accepted,
he will at enter into contract in accordance
herewith.
Should the contract be awarded him, we are pre-
pared to become his BureteH.
ITO this guarantee must be appended the official
certificate above mentiOned.)
The right TO reject any all bids that may be
deemed too high is reserved by the Depot Quarter
master. EDWARD L. HARTZ,
Capt. and Asst QuartermasteT, U. S. A.
Ap l6-l3t
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
LOCAL NEWS.

/. I eoNTEhENCE or THE A. NJ. y. CHuRuH.-The an
'nua Conference for the southern district Of A. n.
T. Zion church, in America, assembled In the wes-
ley Zion Church, D street, tIslAnd) on saturday,
the nth instant, at O'Clock p. M, and was called
TO order by the acting Superintendent for the Sec
ond Episcopal District, Rev. Joseph J. Clinton,
who proceeded to open the meeting by the usual
religious eNercises-readlng the Io5d Psalm In
nection with the s2d chapter Of Isiah, the scrip
ture lessonj when the throne Of grace was petit
TONED by Rev. l. J. Whiting
The Superintendent then proceeded to address
the members touching the interests for which they
were assembled and urging fidelity in the impor-
tAnt duties Of their calling.
The Conference was then permanently organized
by the election OF Rev J. p. Hamer, Recording Sec
rotary, and Charles Maddox, Assistant. Rev. S
7. Jones and W. G. Strong were appointed report-
ers, the former for the city dailies and the latter
for the ARglo-If fricdn and Christian Recorder One
OF the local reporters OF the daily EUcning Star made
application, and was granted privilege to report
for that paper.
The names Of the members and visiting brethern
were then enrolled, and n motion prevailed grant.
ing the latter the privileges OF the Conference
The appointments for the Sabbath having been
announced by the superintendent, the Conference
Adjourned to Monday, 10 O'Clock a. M, with the
benedlction.
Monddy, April 10, Is63.-Thc Chairman having
announced Conference prayer meeting TO be held
each morning from TO 10 O'Clock, that meeting
was attended with considerable interest by mem
bers OF Conference and othcrsj after which, the
Conference assembled at the call Of the Supetlntcn-
dent.
The proceedings of the former session were read
and approved.
Rules were then adopted fer the Conference and
committees were appointed on Public Worship, on
Finance, on Business on Orders, on Education, on
sabbath Schools, on Temperance, on Complaints,
on Lay Delegation, on Missions Post oflce, Sc,
sc.
The examination into the moral standing of the
ministers was then commenced, and continued up
80 the hour Of adjournment Adjourned to Tues
Siay 10 am.
TIssd0y, April H. Is65.-Conference assembled
pursuant to adjournment, Superintendent Clinton
presiding.
After the reading and approval of the minutes of
the previous session, the following brethorn were
permitted the privileges Of Lay Delegates to the
Conference:
George Brooks, Of Wesley Zion Church; c. CRU
soc, Union Wesley Church James T. Butler, Big
Lion, Baltimorei each Of whom presented the in
terests Of their constituents.
The questions o the discipline were then entered
upon.
In answer to the first question, George Washing.
ton, formerly OF the United Brethern's connection
presented recommendation nln the Quarterly
Conference OF the John Wesley Church, and was
received on probation.
The fou rteenth question, as to the numbers of
in Sabbath Schools was annOuced with cOnsidera.
Bile interest.
The reports generally indicated favorable con.
dtion Of affairs in this department of the church.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

DrBRtChelOr's Hair Dye--The Best In
the WOrld.-Willam A. Batohelor's celebrated
Hair Dye produces a color not TO be distinguished
leas the il-eects Of bad dyes, and invig-
CRATES the Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUSTY
HAIR instantly turns a splendid Black or Brown,
leaving the hair soft and beautiful. Sold by Ali
Druggists, sc,
70 The egenuineis Ia signed WIN. A. BATCHELOR,
on the four sides of each box.
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, (Late 25s Broad
way and 10 Bond,) New York. my Ply
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

70 The Great PennsyIYRniR ROute.--The
quickest and safest route to the Northwest and
Southwest. Two through trains daily, and one or
Sunday. SoldierB' tickets at Government rates to
all the principal points in the North and West.
For tickets and further information apply at the Of
fee Of the "GrcAt Pennsylvania Route" northeast
corner PennsylvAnia avenue and Sixth street, un-
der National Hotel. Office open from q. m. TO 6
r. m.ion Sundays to Up. IN. -
L. o. NORTON,
aug Sly Agent.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

TIETT-Yesterday afternoon, RoundsmAn TAFT
and ohicer sullivan, of the Second ward, arrested
VIM II. Williams and JnO. Swee t, alias White, on
the charge Of entering the Cosmopolitan boarding.
house, on Eleventh street, and taking therefrom
one coat and pair Of pants belonging to Mr. VIM.
Kennedy. They were wearing the clsthing when
arrested. They were committed for court.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

earnestly caution young men
suffering from Nervous Debility, SC, against en-
dangering their health by patToniZing any Of the
advertising quackB. You san fully recover by the
methods used by the advertiser, and BY hundr, DIS
Of others, and In no other way Read letter which
will send you II you will send me postpaid en-
velope bearing your address. Direct to
EDWARD II, TRANER,
Ap B-d&w6m Lock Box, Boston, Mass.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

RESCUED FROM DRowEIEG.-AbOut halEpAst 3
o'clock, this morning, Patrolmen Harmon and Car
TAhee, OF the seventh ward, rescued a man from
drowning, he having fallen into the canal, between
Maryland avenue and c street. His name was
Miller, soldier, belonging to the Tenth New Jer.
seY regiment.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
MAYORS OFFICE,

Il WASHISGI Oh, d. e., April 10, 1868.
PROPOSALS will be reCeiV ed at tile MAY or's d.
hce until u NJ, on Monday, the Goth instant, for
continuing the Sewer from its present termination
on street nOTth between sth and 10th streets west
to point 10th street thirty feet fIon the ea st
side Of 10th, and thence along said 10th street to
the north side OF New York avenue, with laterals
and drops, sc.
Bidders will state the price per lineA foot for the
main, lateTals, including drops and eNcaN atious.
Specifications can be seen at the Surveyors Uhcc
on and after next Monday.
Bidders ale notified that no part OF the AppIupIi.
alton will be paid unless the Commissioner and
Assistant Commissioners express IN whiting thh'
the work is properly executed.
JOHN I. GARNER
Commissioner 1hud " ard.
JOSEPH BRYAN,
CHAS. EDMONSIUk.
Assistant Commissioners.
ltd
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
Go mol Wnlrrnrnnr. InI penn,rlr,nl, ,renne.

Go TO wBITEHuRsT, tS4 Pennsylvania avenue,
next door TO the American Telegraph ONCE,
70 obtain superior Likenesses at reduced prices
Fine Card Nignetts, formerly sold at S5 per dozen,
now selling AZ 81 half dozens, same rate, Colored
imperials reduced from $40 TO s0Oj selling whole
size oolored at only 90. will excel in " Colored
superior artist for that branch Of business Like
nesses ofmany Of those fallen in battle can be OBJ
tAined herej also card photographs Of prominent
men, both civil and military. nov 2I-u
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

Ezs The National Union League will
hold public meetings every TUESDAY EVENING,
in their Hall, 4sI Ninth street. There will be
Speeches, National Songs, sc. The reading-rooms
open every evening. apr 4-iw
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
Mfr. HARRY LESLIE,

In the evening, at between ~ and 7, he will re.
peat the ascension. At both day add night per.
fOrmanCeH ever star and every member combined
in the Great Varieties Company will Rp-
peRr. For list Of their names get one OF our two
yards and half programme-it just takes that size
bill to contain their names and acts, consequently
we cannot reprint II here.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

WAsHEGToE, March q, 1868.
ALEXANDER CASSELS begs to thank his nu-
merOuB friends and patrons for the very liberal
support bestowed on him during the time he has
carried on the Wholesale Grain and Feed business
and to inform them that he has disposed of all his
interest in the same to Mr.. J. j. ALDRICII, for
whom he respectfully sUlicits public support
J. J. ALDRICH, in succeeding Mr.. CAssELs,
hopes, with the experience OF many years In the
Grain and Feed business, and by keeping the usual
supplies, and selling at the lowest wholesale
prices to receive the extensive patronage so lber-
ally bestowed upon his prcdeCeGsor, apr lO-dIm
4 CAHD,--P1IDLIC ATTENTION is CALLED
~ 10 the trustees sale Of n handsome BRICK
DWELLlNG-HOUSE, with large grounds, situated
ON First street west, between l. and NJ north, to
take place on Wednesday afternoon, April is at
Ok O'clock on the premises.
VIM, +. MATTINGLY, Trustee.
sP Id j. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auet'TI,
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

WANTED.--At the New York Employment
w Agency ONCE, No. 81 Ninth street near
PennsyiyaniA avenue, TWENTY-FIVE (2b) White
and Colored GIRLS, with good references, as Cooks
ChAmbefmaids, Laundfesses, Waltfesses, Nurses,
and seamsttesseg. Also, young COlOIed bIen, to
wait on tables In Private Families or Hotels. Also
wanted, houses Immediately, with or without fur.
hiture. Employers In want Of good help, will IND
It to their advantage to call.
NAV $-u N. II. MILLER.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

FIRE.-This morning, about O'Clock, a dFe was
discovered issuing from stable on Fourth street.
between and North Carolina avenue. The police
together with several citizens, were promptly on
the spot, but before anything could be done, the
building was consumed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

CAUGHT AT LAsT.-Yesterday Detectives Barry
and Kelly arrested three men as being the parties
who robbed Mr.. Samuel Hoover Of large sum OF
money not long since They had partial hearing
before Justice Clayton, who committed the pArties
to jail for a further examination tomorrow.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

A GooD EXAMPLE.--The eonc-hundred-and-elgh-
teenth New York regiment received four months
pay day before yesterday, and forwarded by the
several express companies of this city over 900
to their families at home. -Four young men, tent
mates Of our company, received each $50, and sent
each $50. This speaks well for the morals Of the
regiment and the remembrance Of "dear ones at
home,n
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

BAG FoUED.-Yesterday ohicer MAttlngley OF
the Second ward, found leather carpet bag In the
street, containing soldiers coat, AN old watch,
and Sundry other articles. He could lind no owner
and this morning 1t was turned over to the proper,
ty clerk OF the police.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

RoBBERY.-LSst Monday night the boarding
house of Mia Ingersoll, on Ninth street, was en-
tered by some thief or thieves and robbed Of a lot
Of clothingJ&c. They entered q room in which two
men were sleeping and Tansaoked it pretty thor
oughly, and strange to say neither Of them were
awakened. 1t was a very bold robbery, and no
doubt the parties who committed 1t were experts
In the business.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15
NOTICE. MARBLE TOMB STUNls Ana
N MARBLE MANTELS

have on hand, at my Stone Yard, rorueI ul
street and New Jersey avenue, about uar hun'IIr'l
different styles Of
Marble GTRVe-stOncs,
which | otter for sale at less than .ust, -,l.u on
hand a large selection ot
MARBLE MINIkLN
ul the newest styles, for sale ai the I""'-' iIl "
AlsO, constantly On hand, the different kiuds ul
North River Blue Stone and IInguIuE. Ct 'IitC aut
Brown stone work constantly manu- l'LlH lr
order At the shortest nut,r and low est cash VIrvs
AlsO for sale, on accommodating terms, Two tirst.
C!ass BRICK HOUSES, in u good location
mai SI-lm NICHOLAS ~ hIR
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

AssAULT.-Sandy CTlttenden (coldlwas arrested
yesterday by PAtrolmAn Morris, ofthe Fourth ward
patrol, for assaulting his wife. lie was ordered to
give bail to keep the peace by Justice Ferguson.
He was afterwards arrested for disOrderly conduct
and fined SI.9I.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

THE ONLY place where you can purchase India
Rubber goods of all kinds at bdngfd6iers prices II
at II. A. HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, $40
streets. mar 23-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

A WoRD or ADvICE.-Those who have been
doctoring for weeks and months without obtaining
relief should consult DR.. Fishblatt whose ofiioe 10
at No. 42i street. OF Eighth street, and be
radically cured. Twenty-Five years experience has
established Dr. FishblAtps reputation AB physi
clan. Recent cases cured in few days. Charges
moderate. DR. FIsHBLAfT,
No. al Il street, corner Of Eighth,
Opposite the General Post otnee.
Daily national Republican., 1863-04-15

VINO WILL De CURED I'VE desire 10 call special
attention TO the advertisement Of the celebrated
DR.. Vellny, which appears in another column. The
Doctor Is a safe and reliable practitioner, whose
skill and experience Ia guarantee that the unfor-
tunate victim Of certain indscretons can with
hdencc intrust his case in his hands. Let young
men be warned in time, and seek the best means Of