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Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
WTILLARDs, HALL.
DROPOsALs FOR WOOD.

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT or WAsHTNGTOR,
OFFICE or CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER,
February 10, 1858.
PROPOSALS are invited for furnishing Wood to
the troops In and around the Forts herein after
u eciied nom parties owning wood or wood landB
In the vicinity OF the same, viz: Forts Ethan Al
len and Marcy, on the south side Of the Potomac,
near Chain Bridge.
Proposals to be made in the following manner,
to wit:
First. For wood standing, (prioe per cord)
Second. For wood felled by T. S, Engineers or
otherwise, (pTice per cord)
Third. For wood cut and corded on the ground.
Proposals must specify the locality, kind, quantity
and qualify OF the wood.
Proposals will be received under this advertise
ment for the amount OF wood required.
Proposals will be received at any time up to
June ist, 1868,
Each bidder must attach his fun name and Post
Office address to his bid and the names of all the
parties interested in the proposal must appear in
the bid.
An oath Of allegiance 10 he Government Of he
Uhited States must accompany each bid.
Bids will be opened from time to time, and con-
tracts or purchases made as the wood may be re.
quirod.
The right Is reserved to accept all or any part oil
any bid.
Proposals should be endorsed, proposals for
Wood, )" and addressed to
ELIAS NJ. GREENE,
Lieut.. Colonel Chief QuHrtermssteT
feb 2s-lm Department OF Washington.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

B5-GrRnd Fair at Odd Fellows Hail.
The Grand Fair for the benefit Of sick and wound
ed soldiers will open on MONDAY, Feb 23d, at 7
O'Clock p. M, In presence Of His Honor, the Mayor
Of the city, and distinguished members Of the Fed
erab Government. The German Glee Club will
sing. Dr. RclnhOd SolgeT will address the guests
and the band will strike patriotic airs.
COMMITTEE Of ARRANGEMENTS.
A. CLUSS, Secretary. feb 23-2t
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

NEW BOOK.-NATIONAL ALMANAC AND
IN ANNUAL RECORD for 1863, containing useful
information on all general subjects -MeteOrologi-
Vessels State Department, War Department,
Navy Department, Treasury Statistics, &C, Post
Office, Interior Department, &ci also, Abstract OF
Public Laws, Summary OF Excise Tax, New Tariff
1t also has articles on the Growth OF the United
States, Census Of 1860, stating the population of
each state, &C, besides many other interesting
and useful artiola,
A List OF Books published in the United States
In 1852 and many other statistical articles Of gen.
eTal interest.
Just published, and for sale by
HUDSON TAYLOR,
feb 23-5t 93i Penn avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

90 IT, WHtTEHunsT, tsA r6nnsyfvaniu svenuo,
Fine Card Vlgnetts formerly sold at % per deEenf
now selling At a.; half dozens, same rate. COIored
Imperials reduced from ESQ 20 s20j selling Whole
sire oolOred at only &C. l will excel in " Coioret
Carte De Nsiiet,n having secured the services Of
superior artist for that branch Of business. Lake
nesses ofmAny Of those fallen in battle can be OBJ
tAlned here, also card photographs OF prominent
men, both civil and military. VH-u
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

ATTENTION, AFFLICTED DIR. Vellny Ia yet en-
gagged in an extensive practice In this city and we
would call the attention OF the poor puny, enact.
Rted victims of their own sins to the best
Of remedy. First, give up your present course Of
life At once and forever and secondly, call on the
most sklful physicianB, land none are better than
Dr. VellnyO and be cured of the disease which is
now undermining your constitutions and sending
you to a premature grave.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

Mr.. Wilson introduced = concurrent resolution,
providing for the appointment Of a committee to
urge upon the House Of Representatives the pas
sage Of the bill which has passed the Senate open
ing sixth street west by the Commissioner Of Pub
lie Buildings. Passed.
Mr.. Thompson, from the Committee Of WAYS
and Means, reported favorabIy on the following
bills, which have been passed by the Board Of Al.
dermeni
Bill Increasing the pay oflaborers for the city to
Si.bo per day, and for horse and cart per day a.
Also, bill increasing the pay Of the messenger Of
the Mayor, Register, Water Registrar The COM
mittee recommend an amendment which was adop-
ted, and the bill, as amended was passed.
Mr. Lloyd from the Committee on Claims, re-
ported unfavorably to the petition Of G. Thinker,
for the remission OF fine alleged TO have been i'm
properly imposed
Mr. Lloyd reported bill for the rellefof Hannah
Blake, which was passed. II refunds so paid for
license by mistake.
bill wss passed permitting Mary Donohoe to
continue an apple stand on PehnsylvAniA avenue.
Mr. Gordon, from the Committee on Health, re.
ported adversely to the bill requiring all houses
where there are smallpox cases to have = plaoard
announcing the fact on the outside Of their houses
Committee discharged.
The monthly report Of the intendant Of the
Asylum was presented, and laid over informally
The special order for the evening" the bill for the
cleaning out OF the canal on the plan recommended
by VIM. Thomas, Esq, was taken up.
Messrs. BarR and Utermehls urged the amend
ment OF the bin, by changing the sum which It Ap-
propriates for the purpose from $1,000 to $4,000
Agreed TO.
letter from Mr.. Thomas was presented by Mr..
Barr, In explanation OF the plan submitted by him
for improving the canal basin.
The hill was discussed at great length, but finally
passed by the following vote-yeAs 10, nAyss.
The bill making an appropriation Of $4,000 for
the construction OF two-story building connect
ing the two wings Of the Central market, and pro-
yiding for the completion Of improvements of the
Northern market, was taken up.
II was amended, discussed, and passed.
Mr.. knight moved the poStponment Of the bill
making an appropriation for the payment Of the
Interest of the bonds Of the city held by the WASH
ington and Georgetown railroad. The yeas and
nays were demanded and resulted as follows
yeas 10, nays1
Several bills were received from the Board Of
Aldermen, AID appropriately referred, after which
the Council adjourned.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

AN UNFORTUNATE CABE.-Last night two Of the
guards At St. AlOyslus Hospital found a respecta-
BILE looking woman lying In the snow in that
neighborhood, with an interesting child at her
breast. They handed her over to PatrolmAn Eek
Ion, who conveyed her to the station where she
was kindly cared for until this morning. She
stated she was from Massachusetts,, and that her
husband was sick In the Stanton Hospital, and
that she was without home at present. Squire
Walter Immediately started a collection for her
which was responded to by all present She re-
ceiyed sufficient sum to maintain her for several
days.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

ES- BmIthsOnIOn LeotureS.--PToL Henry
WuTtE, OF New York, will Lecture on Friday, Feb
TuAry 10th, and Monday 25d, on GunpOwder,"
with illustrations and experiments.
The public are invited. The Lectures commence
at 3 O'Clock p. m. AdmittancG free.
febiB-bt
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
AUCTION SALES.

RY J. G. MCGUIRE a CO, Auo,,o,..r.
- VERY DESiRaDLE PRIHATE PESTDESCJ
At PUBLIC AUerIoN-On MONDAY afternoon.
March At O'Clock, on the premises No ss5 EIEh!
teenth street we will sell the Lot OF Ground on the
west side OF Eighteenth street, between @ and II
streets, together with the improvements thereon,
which consist Of well-built three-story BRICK
DWELLiNG-HOUsE, 26-foot front, with a two
story back buildlng-containing in all il rooms,
Dry wen In the eellari furnace, and gas
with ten-foot side entrance or Aliey-way and Ia
situated within one square Of the War and Navy
\. D. Possession given at once.
Terms at sale.
JAMES c. MCGUIRE 4 Co,
ieOA A-d AuctioneeFs.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

DESIRABLE IHBIA RUBBER GooDs.-Wr. II. A:
Hall has just received lot OF Of1cers' Lcng and
Light dull finished Coats also, dull hnisheL Pom
ehos, extra lalge slzesj also, lot Of blue Enss
TalmAs, very long, at tiO eaoh which he is sellAg
at manufacturer prices at his India Rubber Ware
house, $40 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets. oct 21-u
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

A woRD or ADvICE-Those who have been
for weeks and months without obtaining
relief should consult Dr. FishblAtt, whose ONCE IL
At No. 42i street, Of Eighth street. and be
radically cured. twenty-five years experience has
established DR.. Fishblatps reputation Aa physi-
clan. Recent cases cured In a few dAys. Charges
moderate. DR.. FIsHBLAfT,
No. al 4 street, corner Of Eighth,
Opposite the General Post Oiios.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
THE NEW oANTERB BURY,

THE NEW CAN'T e n BUR URY,
Louisiana Avenue, near Sirth Street.
ONWARD WE GO IN OUR GLORIOUS SUCCESS.
FOUR NEW STARS THIS WEEK.
A CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
JIMMY CLARK,
FRANK LAWRENCE, ''''''''"'
Male Dancer.
The celebrated Boneless Man
c. W. PARKER.
Continued success Of
Miss Julia Mortimer, II. W. EEan,
Miss Kate PennoyeT, Billy Emerson,
Miss Clara Harrington, Mons. szollosy,
MILE Geraldine, Willis Armstrong,
George r. Edeson, j. SylvAs Clarke,
Misses Jennie Allen, Lille brandon, Florence
Rivers, Kate Harrison, Miles Jennie and La Petite
Ella.
First week Of
Misses Lottie Clifford and Josephine Florence.
Tonight,
Mons. szollosys beautiful ballet
STRADELLA,
in which the court OF beauty will appoAr
New people, new songs, new dances, new ethio-
THE ARAB LAY.
The performance will conclude with the beAuti-
full trick Pantomimo, entitled
THE FAIRY OF THE FOUNTAIN.
Bibe, clown Mr.. Geo. r Edeson.
Admission, 26 ctG.i Orchestra, 90 ots.j Private
Boxes, (holdlng six,) S6.
Doors open at 6k O'Clock; Performance at IN.
Grand Matinee Saturday, at 2 O'Clock.
Admission-Ladies 20 cts. Children 10 cts.
feb 2S-6t
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
RY J. G. MAGUIRE 4 co. AnntInn..r..

RY J. @. MAGgIRE 4 co, AuotIone.rs,
~ Two FIRST CLASS BUILDING SITES OPPo.
SiIE FRANKLIN SQUARE, AT AUCTTON-on
o'clock on the premises we shall sell Lots 90 and
~, IN Dayidson's subdivision Of Square No 2Is,
ii[onting each % feet on X street, between Thir.
teenth and Fourteenth streets, and running back
hI ieet TO twenty foot paved alley.
Ihese Lots lie between the residence of Hon 4
~. NJ stahton and the Rugby House, front south on
OF the most desirable in the city for a private
Terms: One-third cash; the renidue in a and
" months with interest, secured by deed of trust
on the premises J. c. MCGUIRE CO.,
leO 10 Auctioneefs n
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
s. t. Is o \ ,
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERs,

They purify, strengthen, and invigOTAte.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an Antidoteto to change Of water and diet.
They overcome effects OF dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the mind
They prevent miasmAtio and Intermittent feveIB.
TheypuTify the breath and Acidity ofthe stomach.
They cure DYSPEPSIA and Constipation.
They cure DiArrhgA, Cholera, and Cholera MOr-
bus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bitters In the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer They are made Of pure
ST. Crox hum, the celebrated CAlisayA BARK, roots
and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure Of .
beverage, without regard 10 age or time Of day.
Particularly recommended to delicate persons re-
quiring gentle Btimulant. Sold by all Grocers,
Druggists, Hotels, and Saloons. P. II DRAKE d
CO., 2O2 Broadway, New York. 80 2b-6m
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
BLACKSMITHS' AND WHEEL.
WRIGHT MATERIAL.

Hubs, spOkes, FclloOs, CircleS-oak, ash, hick;
Ory, elm and gum,
Shafts, Poles, singlotrees-oak and hickory,
Axlcs, common and patent, Black and Bright
Elliptic Springs, Axle Boxes,
Nuts, Washers, Forrules, Malleablo Castings,
Felloe Plates,
Philadelphia and Eastern Carriage and Tlte
Bolts, factory prlces,)
Stump Joints, Axle Clips, Top Props, Knobs
and Buttons,
AnvllS, Vices, Horse Rasps, Smiths Files,
Hammers, 5hOeinG Knives.
Bar Iron npe Steel, in cvcry grade and size,
Enamelcd Duck, Drill and Muslin, (St manu-
facturerS' rates,)
&C., &C., &c.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

APPoPLECTIC FITs.-LRst night about II O'Clock
woman with appoplectio hts was picked up in
one Of the public streets by officer OF tho Second
ward, and taken to the station house. She was un.
able to give her name, and Ia In very bad eondi-
tion
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

PROF WURTz's LEUTURE-Ai hc Smithsonian,
last eUcning.-Prof Wurtz explained the cause and
manner OF the propagation Of heat In burning gun
powder, and the conditions under which the pow
der can attain Its greatest strength The former
was due, he said, TO the compression OF the air in
the interstces between the grains and to the con-
ducting power Of the powder. Pressure was the
chief condition for the strength Of gunpovdcr
This was proved by the slowness Of the oombus-
ton Ia vacancy, and itH rapidlty whilst exposed
to the weight Of the atmosphere, and thus the
strength OF powder composed oflngredlentS equally
ground and mixed will Increase In proportion to
the density Of the medium in which It burns under
the atmosphere. The mode Of Incorporating the
ingredients was also an important element Of
strength, and even more so than the proportions
This was shown by contrasting the effect Of equal
proportions mixed by hand, and the effect Of those
mixed in the usual way. In the former case the
powder burned very slowly. One of the greatest
difficulties, yet to DO overcome, which impair the
strength OF burning gunpowder 10 to counteraot
the absorption Of Its heat by the metals used In
gunnery.
No metal has yet been discovered that can an
swer the purpose. But the lecturer believed that
the metal manganese, which was very abundant,
would come nearer the desired end than any other
with which he was acquainted. He discussed next
the pressure exerted by exploding gunpowder in
an enclosed space, and gave the results Of many
experiments on this point in different countries
which, however, brought forth nothing definite
The method seeming to secure the greatest accura-
cy was that Of our eountryman, Mr.. Rodman, and
this he explained In detail. It was common de-
lusion and one which It was almost impossible to
eradicate, that the presence OF air In the chamber
Of a gun would cause It to burst on being fred
But 1t has been proved that the confined air. instead
Of increasing, lessened the strain upon the metal
He then made some interesting experiments on
the analysis Of the gases collected from gunpowder
combustion.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

INDIA RUBBER GooDS,-It is not necessary fol
Mr.. II. A HALL to enumerate the different styles
turers goods he keeps (he has them ALL on hand
and glance into the beautiful store list of prices
WdrshOte, and Ia located at 3IO PennBylV lVAniA ave
nue., next door to MesBTs. Harper Mltohelps Dry
Goods warehouse, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. dec 8-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

RoBBERY.-LaSt night the slaughter house of
Mr. Howard, on street, between Eighth and Ninth
streets, was entered by some thief or thieves and
robbed of $40 worth Of meat. Three OF the thieves
were arrested this morning by Ohieer Williams,
of the Sixth ward, and about sI2 worth of the
meat found on their premises. They were COM
mitted to jail for court.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

ASsAULT-Wm. Fallen, a soldier, of company +,
69th New York, was arrested yesterday by the pc
lice for striking another soldier with slung shot
lie was turned over to the military.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
BUILDERS HARDWARE AND
TOOLS.

BUILDERS dAhDW AXE AM
TOOLS.
PlaneS-Bonch, Bash, Plow, Bead, Rnbbst, &c.
Chizels and GuageS-Firmer, Socket and Turn
erS',
Braces and Bits;
Braces without Bits, extra Bits,
Hammers, HStchets,
Hand, Pannel and Rip gaws,
Gimlet pointed screws-iron and brass,
Locks and LatchoS,
Knobs, Escutcheons, &C.,
Pulley, Sash Cord, Saw Bets,
Squares, Bowels, Levels, Compass Saws,
Hinges, Butt, Wrought, Strap, 1 and Hook,
Hinges, HSsps-6, 8 and 10 inch,
Door sheaveS, Door Rail, Bell Pulls, &c,
Nails and Spikes, cut and wrought,
&C., &C., &c.
AGENT in the District Of Columbia for
putnam" hammered Horse Nails,
Diamond State" Horse Shoes,
&c and P" Horse and Mule Shoes.
l0-eodlm
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

LAST LEcTURE.-To-night, at Willards' Hall,
Prof Fowler will speak on natural and revealed
religion, considering mans moral nature from a
chronological standpoint. As there is much dis
oussion as to the teachings and tendency OF Phre-
nOlogy on this important subject, we anticipate a
large audience, particularly as this is the last OPP
portunity OF hearing this celebrated author and
lecturer,
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

HALL's RUBBER PAGES for Ladies', only % cents
each, at his INDIA RUBBER Warehouse, 3IO Penn
sylyAnia Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.
eDle-tf
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
1TIE CONFESSIONS AND

1NIE CONFESS ssIONS AND
i EXPERIENCE
OF AN
INV LID.
Published for the BENEFIT and as a warning and
CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
who suffer from SpermatorrhgA, Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay, etc., supplying, at the same
time, THE MEANS OF SELF CURE. BY one who
has cured himself, after being put to great expense
and INJURY through medical humbug and quackeTy
By enclosing q post paid addressed envelope,
single copies may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ.
nov 20-d1mf Bedford, Kings Co., N. Y.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

~ OLD HAS GONE UP COTTON GOODS HAVE
~ gone up! Sugar, Lard, Flour, and MolssseS
ditto, And still we sell, at wholesale, our
Boston Crackers at cents
Soda Crackers at cents
Water Crackers At cents
100 bbls. Ginger Cakes, at S6.2o per barrel
Small Pies, $3.50 per hundred
Large Pies, 50 to Sll per hundred-At
DAYTOE'S BAKERY,
feb 2O-Im l56 Eleventh st., bet, G and II.
O 1OO BUSHELS OATS,
S.OJU 1000 Bushels Corn,
100 Barrels Potatoes,
90 BARRELS Turnips,
30 Barrels onions,
On consignment and for sale from vessel. Apply
10 PETER BERRY,
feb 2S-3t IS Water street, Georgetown.
UNHE MCCLELLAN SACKS, for citizens and ON.
i GERS, at SMITHS, ~ Seventh street. jas
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
CABINET AND UPHOLSTERY
HARDWARE.

CABINET AND UPHOLSTERY
HARDWARE.
Hair Cloth, 10 to 80 inch,
Green, Brown, Blue and other colOrod Can
vasS,
TUT buttons, all colors,
Tufting Twlne,
UpholsterOrs' Hammers,
Tack Hammers,
Moss, Curled Hair,
UpholsterorS'. Tacks, Light TacEs,
Finishing BradS,
Brass and Iron Screws,
Blind and Window FaSteningo and Trim
mlngS,
Castors-Bed, Chair, Table and socket-BrasS
and Iron,
Back Saws, EScutcheonS,
Screw Rings, &C.,
Drawer, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Box and Trunk
Locks In great variety,
&C., DC, &c.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

COLDIER's POCKET FRY-PAN, Strong
- and durable, weight only half pound, and can
be carried in the pocket. Sold only at W T.
STOCKINGS New York branch store, Ss6 y street.
near Growers Theatre,
feb 23-lW GEO, L. CANNON Agent.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
feb I'D

70. The above Sale Is postponed On ao-
count Of the weather, until THURSDAY EVEN
ING, 26th February, at * o'clock.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE & CO.,
tebN-d Auctioneers.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

% Bachelors Hair Dyo--Tho best In
the WOrld.-WilliAm A. DatohelOT's celebrated
Hair Dye produces n color not to be distinguished
from nature; warranted not to injuTe Hair In the
least; remedies the iletfeCts ofbad dyes and invig
CRATES the Hair for life. GREY, RED, or RUSTY
HAIR instantly turns splendid Black or Brown
Druggists, &c. -
10 The genuine Ia signed WIN. A. BATCHELOR,
on the four sides Of each box.
Factory, No. 81 Barclay street, Late 2Ss Broad
way and 10 BOnd,) New York. my 22-iy
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
NIARINPS DANCING ACADEMY,

Murray LAW
COLLECT TION AGENCY,
I23 FIFTEENTH STREET,
Washington, d. G.
in PULEsToE, IL. PIEKERToN,
Ldte Military Agent Of Penn. Attorney al Lao.
feb3
COLDIERS AND Suffers SUPPLIES.
- Fry Pans, Tin Cups and Plates, Sauce Pans,
Coffee Boilers, Pocket Candlesticks, Camp Stoves,
Army Knives and Forks and spoons. All bought
direct from the manufacturers and for sale ut New
York prices at W, r. STOCKINGS New York
branch store, 1886 Z street, near Growers Theatre.
feb 23-lw GEO. L. CANNON, Agent.
TREAT ENCITEMENTl- l-TremendOu rush f 7
" Smith's-NO. 46O seventh street-fOF some Ut
our nice CLOTHING, which we are selling of at
very low prices considering the great advance in
goOds) We have on hand the best stock Of Clotl :
Ing ever offered in this market, and we are selling
them of at astonishing low prices, at SMITH'E
No 400 Seventh street, two doors above J. Bruce,
l. Co, Ia28
CPECIAL NOTICE TO CARPENTERS.-Au the
- Carpenters OF this city are respectfully invited
10 SMITHS, No. 46O seventh street to buy their
CLOTHING, as they can save at least 10 per cent
Yours, respectfully,
J. II. SMITH, Clothier,
400 Seventh street and corner
ia % Twentieth street and Penn. avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24
DR. FIsHBL ATT,
IL Of No A9i soFner of EIahth and 4 sfraa4

nR. FISHBLA ATT,
~ OF No. al, corner Of Eighth and Z streets,
Opposite the General Post once,
CONSUMPTION, LIVER COMPLAINTS CHRONIC
AFFECTIONS, as well as all Diseases OF Imprudence,
Of whatever character, and which may be declared
lncurable by other phySieiAnS lie engages to make
an immediate cure.
From his lengthy practice in the science Of medi-
cine, he is enabled TO offer himself to the public
being the only one in Washington capable OF Afford
ing speedy relief All durable will be guarAn-
tied. He warrants a cure without the use OF mer-
curry or any other dangerous medicine Reooat eAsea
cured in two or three days.
N. D. Letters addressed to DR.. F. at his office. No.
al, corner of Eighth and streets, opposite Cen
erAl Post ONCE, will receive immediate attention.
oe 2-V
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-24

MIGHT COMPASsEs.--Gen. Hooker uses
IN Hunters new Pocket Night Compass can be
seen the darkest night. Sold only at W, y STOCK
ING's New York branch store, aS6 L street, near
Growers Theatre, GEO L. CANNON, Agent.
feb 2a-lNH