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The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-03-28

CAPTURE or THE ASGIo-REBEL SrrAGER DouRo.
The British steam ship Douro, Of Liverpool,
which was captured by the United States gunboat
Quaker City, commander ]. NJ. Frailsy, of Will
mington, n. c., arrived at this port yesterday,
prize, in charge of Acting Ensign Theodore De-
Luce. The details of her capture are as follows:
At daylight on the 9th inst, when off Cape Fear,
a steamer was seen standing to the southwark.
The Quaker City immediate! stood towards her,
aud soon discovered her to be ''neutral" Brit
ish vessel, evidently blockade runner. After
most exciting chase Of over four hours the Quaker
Ctv, owing to her superior speed and sea-going
qualities, overhauled her in lat. 33.4l N, long.
11.U2 W. So great was the determination of the
british commander to escap@ if oSsible that 1t vas
not until Commander Frailey brought his broadsde
guns to bear upon her that he surrendered. About
H.,y shot and shell were thrown at and over the
vessel before she sackcned sill, and it was found
flat the crew were even then as courageous as
skey eonld make them. twas discovered that
hat little damage WAS done by the missiles, as the
c.ew had made series Of protective embrasures
with cotton bales, under which they took shelter
when they saw the fash OF the Quaker Ctfy's guns.
She proved to be the British iron screw steamer
D;uro, of Liverpool one hundred and eighty-tive
tons register with cargo of four hundred and
twenty-five bales Of cotton, with small quantity
"fturpentine and tobacco, from Wilmington. bound
~ Nassau, and comm nded by Captain Kenneth
Mckenzie. She had several passengers on board.
" ho were, Of course, detained. Com nander Frai-
ley ordered her to New York for adjudication.
under command of Acting Ensign Theodore +.
De Luce.
This makes the fifth prize captured by the Qua
6ef Cfy under command Of Commander Fraey,
AZ two British steamers, .idela and Duro brig
>iila. schooner Orion, and confederate sloop Mer-
.uru, kaving or board Major Reed Saunders,C S
A. and the celebrated deSpaches, SC, to Mason
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-04
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that at the annal July
session in 1868, of the Board of County Comis-
Soners OF Marshall county, Kansas there will
be petition presented to said Honorable Board
OF Commissioners praying for said onnission-
ers to increase the number of Justices of the
Peace in Marysviile Towhghip, Marshall Coun-
ty Kansas, under the provisions Of an act of the
Legislature Of Kansas. is4t
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-04
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY.


Report Of tie Judges At tie last Far Of tke Aassaehss'
60 - Charitable MecAonsc Associofion.
"FouR PAlKIR's SxwNa xAcarSs.-This Machine b
20 constituted that it embraces the combinations Of the
various patents owned and used By Elias Hove Jr.,
Wheeler Wilson, and Grover Baker for which these
parties pay tribute. These, together with Parker's I'm.
provements, make It beautiful machine. They sold
from 80 to CLIO each They szs vey perfect in their
mechanism. being adjusted before leaving the manufc
tory in such manner that they eannst ct dezsnged-
The led which il very essential point in good ns-
chine is simple, positive and complete The apparatus
for guagng the length Of stitch Is very simple and effect
i've. The tenaion, q we'll - al Oder paris is well AZ
ranged Thsrs Is another feature Which strikes your
Committee hvos.bay. viz: there b Wheel below the
table between The ssndar to cone in contact With the
des Of the operator, and theFere, danger from oil
or dirt. This maehine makes The double lock seh, bat
is arranged thastt lays the ridge upon the back quite
fat and smooth doing away in great measure With the
objection sometimes urged On that seeosn&" .,
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-04
[Republished By request
THE BATTLE-CRY OF FREEDOM.

[Republshed By requestl
-. THE BATTLE-cRY OF FREEDOM.
We're marching to the field, boys, we're going
to the fight, 49,
e /, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom;
And we bear the glorious stars for the Union
N.t AMI the right, SEQ -i
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom.
CHORUS:
The Union forever, hurrah boys hurrah!
Down with the traitor, up with the star:
% For we're marching to the field, boys, going to
--.h the fight, '12-is'..n- f..@
Shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom.
We will meet the rebel host boys, with fearless
=, hearts and true, -
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom:
And we'll show what Uncle Sam has for loyal
o. men to do,
o. Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom.
If We fall amid the fray, boys, we'n face them
to the last 80
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom.
Andour comrades brave shaiihear us as they go
rushing past, ng0H (
Shouting the battle-cry Of freedom.
e.. Yes, for Liberty and Union we're springing to
the fight,
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom;
Andthe victory shall be ours, for we're rising
= in our might,
Shouting the battle-cry Of Freedom.
Yes, we'llrally round the flag, boys, we'll rally
once again,
Shouting the bat.le-cry of Freedom:
And we'll rally from the hillside, well gather
from the plain.
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom
We are springing to the call of our brothers
III gone before,
Shouting the batte-cry of Freedom;
And well fill the vacant ranks with q million
froemen more,
-za Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ~
,s We will welcome to our numbers the loyal, true
and brave,
Shouting the battle-cry of freedom
And although he may be poor he shall never be
aslave,
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom
SO We springing to the call from the East and
from the West DIS ,-b
Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom;
And we'll hurl the rebel crew from the land we
= 1--we the best,
Shouting the bsttle-cry of Freedom.
3.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
n r r I 9 l A L :.
A warning to Csntraotors.

A Warming 70 Csntractors.
Tho following official notice of conviction
and sentence BY court-martial Of John X. 6tet.
Ter, Of Philadelphia, ID an evidence Of earnest
Intention on the part Of the government TO pros
ecute and punish all attempts at fraud In fur
nishing supplies for the use Of soldiers,
ApJuTANT GENERAt's OtficE,
wAsHiNoToN, Nov. 81, 1868.
John X. Stetler has been convicted by court.
martial Of wilful neglect of duty" In having
contracted to furnish to the Subsistence Depart
ineht 100000 pounds Of prime roasted and
ground Rio coffee, stlpulatlng In his contract
that proof by chemical analysis, or otherwise,
should show the said coffee to be composed
wholly Of pure, prime Rio coffee, AID that the
same should be delivered In Baltimore, and In
falling 70 deliver any quantity whatever Of pure,
pflme Rio coffee. And having agreed to furnish
to the United States about one hundred casks Of
pure, primo roasted and ground Rio coffee, did
deliver instead thereof about one hundred casks
OF coffee, proved by an inspection and chemical
analysis to bo impure and adulterated with
foreign substances, and which was therefore
rejected by the subsistence department.
The court sentenced the said John X. Stetler
TO be fmprisot,rd IN te Pe,utest drp, at Albany,
Metz York, or at such other place as he Secretary
Of War may direct, for he term Of fpc years." :
The foregoing sentence has been approved
by the Secretary Of War, and Albany, New
York, designated as the place Of confinement,
which has been approved by the President.
z. D. TOWNSEND,
noA Assistant Adjutant General.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
ALEXANDRIA IrENs.-The following par
graphs are tAksn from the Alexandria Sfaie Jou

ALEXANDRIA IrExs.-The following para
graphs are tak'n from the Alexandria STATE Jour
nal:
A Soldier Shof.-On saturday last soldier be-
longing to the ibsth New York, while being taken
to the slave pen by guard detailed from the 9Th
Pa r. c., was shot dead while attempting to escape.
While undergoing an examination At the Provost
Marshai's ONCE he made several unsuocessfui At
tempts to escare. He was not intoxicated, but
seemed to be determined to make his escape. He
was halted four times by the guard but refused to
stop. The ball struck him in the back, and drove
part OF his backbone through his body. He died
instantly.
Captured-We learn that the suerriilas captured
day or two ago, and carried South, Mr.. Thomas
Emeigh, who resided near Hunters Mills. They
also captured at the same time ano'her Union
man, whose name we have been W able to learn.
Iuof'er Woman Shoi.-We learn that a colored
woman was shot last night at house on Prin,e
street, near the corner Of Prince and Fairfax. The
house bears = very bad name, and 10 occupied by a
whole colony of colored people. The corner Of
Prince and Fairfax streets Ia becoming one OF the
most disordery localities In the city. II the civil
military authorities will clear out the notorious
colored women who occupy the house where the
row occurred last night Il would not be many days
before 1t would 30 repaired and occupied BY decent
people.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
WAN Drpl RrMrNf

WAN UErAHTMENr,
WAsHINoroNN, Nov, 90, 1885,
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
ofice until O'Clock p. NJ, on the 18th of Decem.
Si IL sSss fcSSns
5000 q: a he New York Xr..n.l, Governor.
10000 set: At the Frankford Arsenal, Brides.
5000 ~. i the Allegheny Arsenal pltt,burr. P.
io,oco set. At the United States Arsenal, Spring.
soniornity with the regulation psstsrn:, which
they are 70 % . aspsssion 4 sr:.nsi mai
ernnsat, none TO Be accepted or paid for but such
a. arc approved on inspection. The belts to be Of
GRAINED sa,her, and all the stock to se the best
Deiivsriss must b. made in lots Of not less than
under; and not less than 2,ooo sets per week on
TO oe made within nftssn days from date OF con.
subject the contractor to forfeiture Of the amount
to be delivered at that time. The Accoutrements
sS g: % so1: e b.
mails where they propose to deliver, and the nun.
Der OF sets they propose to deliver At each place. II
No bids viii 10 considered from parties other
than regular manufacturers Of the article, and
suou ~ kuOWu W tao department 10 De fully
competent to execute In their own shops the work
proposed for.
Each party obtaining contract will be required
to enter Into bond, with approved surety for Its
faithful execution.
The Department ressrvs. the right to reject any
Proposals will be addressed to "Brigadier Gen.
eral George D. Ramsay, Chief OF Ordnance, WASH
for Infantry Aoeoutrements.n
GEO. d. RAMSAY,
Brig. Gen, Chief Of Ordnance.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
n r r I g / A l.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayors oyyIeE,I

rhOCLAmATION.
MAYORS OvyioE,l
WARRINGTON, Nov. 81, 1883.
In accordance with the Recommendation Of the
President Of the United states, and In compliance
with the following Joint resolutions Of the city
Councils, do hereby requsst my feliow-cit,ssns
TO abstain from secular employment, and, assem-
bling In their rsspsotivs places Of wombip, on
THunspAy, the osth instant, unite with rsvsrent
love In grateful expfession to Almighty God.
RICHARD WALLACE, Mayor.
Joi"f Resolution sppofnftng Day Of Thanksgiving.
Whereas II 10 becoming In a Christian people to
return thanks to the Giver Of all good for the
manifold blsssinss lie vouchsafes them ss com.
munity; and whereas his Exceliency the President
OF the United States has set apart Thursday, the
2sth instant, TO be observed a. . day OF public
Thanksgiving and Prayer: therefore,
Be Y rssoissd BY As Board Of Aldermen sad Board Of
Common Council efhs Cgcf Washington, That his
honor the Mayor b aad he IL hereby requested 10
Issue his proclamation recommending the observ.
ance Of Thursday, the 2oth instant, - day of
and Praise to Almighty God for the
merties OF the past year, and OF Prayer for re-
storation Of peace and fraterna feelings through
out the uniou inviting all citizens to abstain from
their usual secular employmsnts snd TO unite In q
proper observance Of that day.
AsBuRY LLOYD,
President Of Board Of Common Council.
JOHN II. sEMMEs,
nov24.st President Of the Board OF Aldermen.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
FOR ARMOR PLATES
NAVY DrPAnTMIHT. Z
WARRINGTON. Nov, ~. 1850,


WARRINGTON, Nov. %, 1883. I
The Department will, until the 2lst day Of BE-
oember next, receive proposals. for the delivery at
each OF the Navy Yards at Portsmouth, N. X.
Charles'own, Mass.i Brooklyn, New York, and
Paiadelphia, ofths following described SIDE armor,
strnsers, and deck plating ior one vessel at each
ysra; @ Ias proposition may BE- separately for the
b. for one or more vessels but II must embrace the
whole Of each description Of iron for vesssl that
10, the deck plating, the striagsrs, or the aide
DECK ARMOk:
Eleven hundred II 1901 wrought iron plates, more
or lees, ten uo) feet long, thirtytwo (s2) inches
si,.e, and one and one-half q ID inch thick.
POI tion Of these plates will be shearcd to suit
the curvature Of the ssde line Of the vese ALSO to
will be furnished to the contractors, To be o. the
best iron, ends and edges square, straight, and
planed true to the sizes given. The whole 10 BE-
delivered within ten (io) months from the date Of
WROUGHT IRON sTRINGERs.
Three thousand and twenty "a 020) lineal feet Of
iroa stringsrs, eight (5 inches square, except at
the stern and stem, where they win taper one way
strngsrs 10 be In length twenty 2s) feet six
t6) Inches, the ends to be htted together with .
proper scarph one (l) foot long one-half of the
scafph to be taken from the end OF each. There
will be four ranges OF these strngers on each side
OF the vessel. To be made Of the hest iron, ends
and edges square and straight, true to The sizes
given. The whole to be delivered In eiEht (S)
months from the siis siiss p aRsSs iss contract.
One hundred and forty six (ilsl plates Of wrought
Iron three 10y inches IN thickness, OF the following
lengths and widths, ylr:
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
Amusenlents.

FORD's NEW THEATRE" Pocahontas - was
played last night at the above.named fashionable
resort to crowded and brilliant house. The sing.
ing OF the Misses Webb was most rapturousiy
cored whilst the excellent delineation Of Mr. Harry
Pearson was receivedsin the most rapturous man.
ner. " Pocahontas will be played again tonight,
In conjunction with the beautiful drama entitled
"Noeme, or the Foster Sisters" with the Misses
Webb and the entire company In tho cast.
Growers THsATRE.-The damp weather will
be detriment to Mr.. Growers business tonight,
for the attraction offered by him 10 strong that
full house is certainty. II II the hrst night Of
the great emotional drama Of "LeAh, the For
saken," which has been universally conceded BY
the press and public OF New York and London
where Its success has been hey ond parallel having
run In the former city over one hundred and twenty
consecutive nshts-to bs the great dramatic sue
cess OF the century. Mt. Grover has proposed to
present II to our citizens In a manner every way
In keeping with the intrinsic merits OF the able
authors great production itself. Our readers may
therefore prepare themselves for grcat treat.
VARIErIEs.-A very good bill at this popular
place this evening. " Don Juan, Or the Libertine
Destroyed" 10 the name Of the new pantomime In
which Mafhtt, Bartholomew, and Clifford appear,
with Mile. Cherry Petrie as the heroinej In sddi-
tion to which theres very attractive bill Of other
performances. Thanksgiving afternoon has been
set apart for the complimentary bene to the stage
manager, Mr.. Fitzsimmons, when the great local
drama Of "The Bells OF Washington" will be
played.
CANTERBURY HALL.-Notwithstanding the
unpleasant state Of the weather, "Canterbury"
was again crowded last evening, which, however,
cannot fail to be nightly occurrence, 90 long a.
Mr.. Sim keeps his company up to Its present stand
ard OF superiority. The dashipg comicalities OF
Miss Kathleen O'Neil, the wonderful performances
nft the Zouaye Chtldera. the grnce. beauty And
accomplishments OF Miss Ernestins De Fsibcr, or
either alone would be sufficient to All any place Of
amusement independent Of the excellent dramatic
representations, funny burleques and truthful de-
lineations OF negro humour nightly given by the
versatile company at our favorite music hall.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

To BE Sssr Our OF THE CiTY.-Tho "Gd,
Gan'bo'isrs," whose arrest and imprisonment W.
mentioned yesterday leave the city this afternoon
for the North, by orders Of the Provost Marshal.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

LIouoR SELLERS FINEB. following sa.
loon keepers were arrested yesterday and confined
In the Guard-house all night. They were charged
with selling liquor to soldiers. Justice Ferguson
this morning foed them each SO The Names Of
the parties mentioned above are:-W. Peterson,
Matilda stine, Jsmes walsh, Michael Connor, and
William Whaiey.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

NJ OTTO E WASHINGTON AND
an ALEXANDRIA, FERRY. On and after
IHuRSOA October lst, the steamers THOMAS
COLLYER, Capt. 0edney; MARY .. RAPLEY,
SGspt; stsskPSie; YOUNG AMERICA, Capt hol.
tween Alexsndria and Washington, at O'Clock in
the morning, running every hour until O'Clock
p. N. :. t" s1aS-0
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

PRorANITY.-Petor McHewan and Christie
pher Byrncs, two tesmsters, were arrested BY
officers Morrice and Thompson, on the charge o.
profanity and fined s2bs each by Justice Giberson
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
TOHN JOLLIFFE 4,
Joseph SHAFFIELD'S
|, nal TINnQI tDNEEI IIONERN,

TUSEPII SHAFFIELI1 , ~
- BALTIMORE CoNFEt tlloNEhi,
$50 SIxTu STREET, BEIwELN Asp H.
Mr., SaAFrIELD has Just returned from Europe
where he has made most extensive purchases OF
Eo'siyn Confectionery and Fruits. He Ia now
nranased 10 furnish Parties, Balls, Weddings and
sappers, with the choicest deleaeies OF this coun
tTv as well as OF other lands
water.Ices are superior to any other Ia this city
manufacturing these things, as he does, by steam
He is also serving up, in his saloon, OYSTERS
in every style, Families can be supplied wih
them At the shortest notice.
10 ali who may favor him with their patronage
he promises punetuAlity and satisfaction,
oc30-l I'm
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
BOARDING..

BOARDING - A NUMBER OF GEN.
ayenus between Four-and-a.half and Sixth streets
lslAnd. ooi1-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

AcouITrED.-Captain Davis, Of the Ninth
Penpsylvania cavalry, recently oourt-martiaied In
this city for firing rockets and nre-cracte In the
Convalescent Camp At late hour At night, and
without the permission Of the commsndsnt OF the
camp, has been acquitted.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

A Word OF ADvICE.-Those who have been
dootoring for weeks aud months without obtaining
relief should consult Or. Fshhlntt, whose eifioe u
Al No al street. corner Of Eighth street, and be
radically cured, Twenty-Five years experiences has
established Or. Fishblstts reputation as physi'
elan. Recent oases cured in few days Charges
moderate. DR. FISHBLAfT,
No. All L street, corner Of Eighth,
Opposite the General Post Once.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
AUCTION SALES.

d L e WIS 4 CO,
u AUCTIo> EERs,
VSTkR sSHTrs SstE q THE
nmss, hoidns district court and 70 me directed ed
% :.s al ss for ros"a.s co., q 'hS foot %
TUESDAY, the s.th day o. November inst, 1895,
4 ssa a H. .sS sf .ss:s
Alsc, At the same time, her cargo, VII: ~
Chrononetsr, Conpas.es, ....
| Clock, 4 Lots Matches,
i bbl; Pilot bread. and part Dbl four,
II, +, Sack: sd B0he ~i'n ssIs, A.
Is s n.r. g; ss..o..,. ., sSs.. "a
| U. s Marshal. d. C.,
| per LEWIS 4 c =,
| 70 The sale Of above named schooner
& y pS,'possd in s ssSnssausnee Of the ralc until
WARD II. LAMON,
p,r VIM y; : fSw,s SMwsr.h.i, &c, B C.,
no2t-dtd Auctionccrs
RY THOMAS BOWLING, AUoTR,
AUCTION SALE -On FRIDAY next, the o,th
inst nS At O'clock p m, Two.story Frame House
from the Artisan Sstsodi.s ssaieh. %n' 's" ''fa'
For particulars inquire Of X. r. DAN1S-office IN
front ont, OF City Hail. THos. BOWLING,
no2a Auctioneer
pYJ. c. INQUIRE CO.,
L, R,spsoMr AN AgcTISsEERS WSsI ns;i, vvs,n,,c.
N THE vicfsiT9 Of l THE EUrFT CITY nSL
pCnLIC sALE.--On WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON, November 2oth, at o'clock, In front OF the
Thre story Brick DWELLING HOUSE. with
back buildings, No. 500 E street, corner second
The House Is well built In every par articular, and
Terms ons-ihird cash; the rem nder IN sis amt
twelve months, with interest secured by q deed of
trust on the premises.
The purchaser Of the House can have all or any
portion Of the Furniture at . fair valuation. In
j. e. MCGUIRE q CO,
no2s Auctloneers.
A SSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S
IA OFFICE, CORNER G AND TwEsTY-sE,oEp
STREETS, wAsHik0roN, D. G., Nov. is, isss.-Wili
Warehouse, on the Square bstween = and , and
Twenty.hrst and Twenty-second streets, WASH
ington, d, C., on WEDNESDAY, December 2i,s
unit for public Service consistng in part of Scrap
asss @ and and wagons, Tent. % Tool, a and R f@pie%.nts @
Terms cash In Government funds.
Sale to commence At 10 O'Clock, a. N.
CHARLES II. TOMPKINS
noi9-i2t Capt and Quartermaster, C,s.A.
A SSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S
streets, WASHINGTON, y. c., October a. Iss3.--
WIN he sold at Public Auction on the second an;
Se sn%
large lot OF Horses and Mules, condemned as
UNIT for public service.
Sales TO commence at 10 o'clock \.
Terms cash, In Government funis.
CHAS. X. TOtiPKINs,
ocsi-2st Captain and A. O. NJ. U. S. Army.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24

LEcrURE By FRED. DouGIAs.--Frederick
Douglas, the ablest orator among the colored peo-
pie Of the United States, will deliver lecture At
the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, under
the suspices Of the Ladies' Contraband Relief As.
socistien. On the evening OF the 7th Of December
next.
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
WINTER GARMENTS.
" NEW RTvIEa

BOYS CLOTHING.
We are now In receipt Of q large assortment OF
BOYS and CHtLDREk'S CLOTHING, OF the new.
est styles suitable for the present season for dress
and school wear, to which We invite the Attention
of parents WALL, sTEPHENS 4 CO.,
Daily national Republican., 1863-11-24
wHrrEHuRsr's GALLERY, 4s4 PENNSYLVANIA

WHITEHURsT's GALLERY, 434 PENNSYLVANIA
AvEsUE,-This celebrated establishment has just
been elegantly rettted and furnished. Has one Of
10 this country, numbering over fifteen thousand,
embracing ikenesses Of distinguished persons,
both eiyil and military. Likenesses Of many OF
superior work, Whttehurst outstripping his COM
petitors, received medal at the Worlds Fair,
London, Particular attention 10 called tv his new
Imperial Photographs, also Nignetts now much
sought after noviS-u