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Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
A Loyal Pigeon.

We have heard a true and singularly remark
able story of pigeon captured by Mr.. Tinker,
teamster Of tho 42d New York volunteers,
more than year ago, while the regiment was
encamped at Kalorama Heights. Mr.. Tinker
made pet of him, and kept him In camp until
they started for Poolesyille. Strange to say, the
pigeon followed on with the train, occasionally
flying away at great distance, but always
returning, and, when weary, would allght
on some wagon Of the train.
At night he was sure to come homo, and
watching his opportunity, would select a posi-
ton, and quietly go to rooSt In Tinker's wagon.
Many OF the men in the regiment took a
fancy to him, and he soon became a general
favorite. From Poolesville he followed to
Washington, and down to the dock, where
Tinker took him on board the steamer; so he
went TO Fortress Monroe, thence to Yorktown.
where he was accustomed TO make flights
over and beyond the enemy's works, but
wac always sure to return at evening, to roost
and receive his food In Tinker's wagon.
From thence he went all through the PENN
sula campaign, afterwards to Antletam, and
HsrPsr's Ferry, witnessing all the battles
fought by his regiment.
By this time he had gained so much favor,
that friend Of ours offered s25. 90 to purchase
him, but Tinker would not sell him at apy
price, and soon after sent him homo as pres-
Gni to some friend. 1t might be intere,tIng
TO trace the future movements of tbIs re.
marketable spocimei, Of the feathered trIbo
but none will doubt his instructive loyalty, and
attachment to the old Tammany regiment.
Any of the brave Forty-socond boys who
read this history Of their favorlte, will attest
the truth Of these statements, and be pleased to
see him honOred by this history of his wander,
ings. Such devotion to the Stars and Stripes is
we believe, fair illustration Of tho character
of tho TammAny regiment In the field, and
worthy Of imitation by those who have more
than Instinct TO guide them.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
Tn. National Flnanc.s.

Few public men possess the sagacity and the
perseverance TO adhere to line Of policy which
encounters strong opposltlon. II is fortunate,
however, whom an official, satisfied Of the cor
rcctnoss Of his views, does succeed in inducing
others to concur In good measure. The ex-
ample Of Secretary Chase In his conduct thus
far Of his financial scheme to relieve and sus-
tain the country lie an instance in point. The
opposition 70 his proposed measures has been
earnest and by interested parties very persist
ent. Persons who have large interests in banks
and other monied corporations naturally looked
with dlsfavor upon tho scheme; this is not
singular, perhaps not at all reprehenslble.
But when such momentous public interests are
involved, which far outweigh all Individual
considerations, It is gratifying to hnd men
yielding their preconceived opinions In the
presence Of great emergency.
We are enabled to state, on the best author.
ity, that public opinion, both in and out Of
Congress, is rapidly changing TO a coincidence
with the views and plans Of the Hon. Secretary,
and there is now little II any doubt that the
bill Of Senator Sherman will be passed.
It Is absolutely imperative that some thor.
oughly effective financial measure should i'm
mediately be adopted. The national life must
be preserved, and TO that end the "sinews Of
war" must be supplied. We believe that not
only the President and Cabinet, but the eminent
Senator, chairman OF the Finance Committee,
are convinced that the secretary's plan must
be adopted. Even should somo Inconvenience
result and some personal losses be sustained
It will bo far better than to permit the national
credit to be destroyed, and the ''war for the
Union" to abate in vigor or fall of final triumph
We are glad that there Is now an almost certain
prospect that the financial plan now pending
will speedily become a reality. 1t has the en-.
dorsement of many of the most eminent hnan,
ciers, and will secure the popular approval
Let Congress act with promptness.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
An Important Case In the Supreme Court.
An Iloauent and PatriotIe Perorntion.

An Important Case In the Supreme Court
An Eloquent and Patriotic PerOratiOn.
An important and interesting case has been
under discussion for several days In the su-
prome Court Of the United States, involving the
title to valuable tract of land in California.
Tho claimants derive their title from grant
made by the Mexican Government just before
the outbreak of the Mexican war, which re-
suited in the treaty by which California was
ceded to the United States. The main question
TO which the argument has been directed was,
whether the grant was, in fact, made, and was
genuine, or whether 1t had been manufactured
to suit tho purposes of tho claimants. The
counsel for the United States are Mr.. Gillett
and Mr.. Black for the claimants, Mr.. Hill and
Mr.. Ashmun.
Mr.. Ashmun, In making the closing argu.
ment for the claimants on Friday, addressed
tho court in an impressive invocation for Its
protection Of his clients under the plighted
faith Of the Government, substantially as fol,
lows:
have nov discharged that part of the duty
which has fallen 70 my share in the discussion
of the questions involved In this cause In the
rises TO a higher dignity aud Importance than
one which results merely in the Judgment oil
the court, that one man shall hold more land
than another. The character Of our Govern.
ment for honesty and fair dealing with its own
people is called in question, and you are in
voked TO protect it. Upon the plighted faith
of that Government, honest and honorable cIti-
zens have purchased these lands and their good
title has three times been confirmed to them by
your tribunals in California, and solemnly
protest that no Just ground has been shown
for its repudlation. May 1t please your hon
ors, we are engaged in this discussion un.
der circumstances of no ordinary gravity.
There are those around us who seem TO feel
that the very foundations of our Government
are upheaving beneath us, and that we stand
almost unconcerned amidst the falling fortunes
Of our country. l am not one Of those who
take this melancholy view Of the portentous
condition of the hour. / see through this
gloom the future rising glory of our country.
But II this Government must fall-if this Cap
ltol shall crumble into ruins, hope that nc
future Old Mortality who may grope fol-
the inscriptions on its broken fragments, may
hnd on the PROSTATE columns which adorn the
bench on which you sit to-day, this epitaph.
Here lies Republic phich ieotlld not keen
faih Wih It's oWn citizens ."
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

NOMINATIONS TO-DAY OF MAJOR AND BRIoA.
DER GENERALs.-Tho following nominations
were made to the Senate to-day;
Major Gsnerdl.-Brlg. Geu. Mllroy, Brig. Gen,
oglesby, Brig. Gen. Wilcox.
Brigadier GsHerdl.-Col. Amory, Seventeenth
Massachusetts, Maj. Strong, Ordnance Depart.
mimi
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
INVALID SOLDIERS.

.. SURGEON GENERAL's OFFICE,
WARRINGTON, January 81, 1868.
1t being reported that various parties have
obtained money from invalid soldiers under tho
pretence Of assisting them 10 their discharge
from the service, notice Is hereby given that
certificates Of disability for discharge to soldiers
in general hospitals and camps arc only given
by the surgeon In charge Of such hospital or
camp, and the obtruslve efforts of persons
claiming TO be special agents retard instead of
hasten the preparation of discharge papers. All
soldiers are warned against giving money on
such plea TO any person whatever.
By order Of the Surgeon General;
JOSEPH r. SMITH, Surgeon U. s. Army.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
rhs war IN r.nn......

NASHVILLE, Feb. 6.-Gen. Davis division,
with cavalry and artillery, have been sent to
intercept the rebels who attacked Fort Donelson,
under Gen. Morgan.
One hundred and thirty-Hve rebels we're buried
by our men at Fort DonelSon. Forrest was
wounded.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
OFFICIAL.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
OMITTED STATES OF AMERICA.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all rho'n q may concern.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
to me that D. DAVID sTAoKPoLE has been ap-
pointed Consul Of the Argentine Republic, at
Boston, l do hereby recognize him as such, and
declare him free b exercise and enjoy such
functions, powers, and privileges, as are al
lowed to the consuls Of the most favored ma
tions, In the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
letters to bo made patent, and tho seal Of
the United States TO be hereunto affixed.
IL. 81 Given under my hand at tho city Of
Washington, the 5th day Of February,
A. d. 1868, and of tho Independence Of
the United States Of America, the S1th.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President
WILLIAM Fl. SEWARD. Secretary Of State.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07


formed from bonen or not, and they appealed
to = chaplain, who boards iu the same house, TO
decide owen, ladies'" At last replied the martial
prelate, would suggest, after having heard your
arguments, that II Eve was 90 formed, II must
have been from a bone eef oonieniiOn" One Of ths
ladies', whose husband il In the house, intends %
have a resolution offered, depriving ehaplains oi
their pay and rAtions, unless they are with their
regiments. Hard on the regiments, II some Of
them are thus TO be bored
TOMORROW.
Having thus made the most OF the trlAing guam
tity Of chat and gossip which I have heard in my
idle Sauntsringa during the past week, can only
rejoice that the Sabbath is at hsnd. On that day,
At least, one doesn't see this terrible work-work-
work-all around, as II man was not made to profit
by the labor Of nature and Of brutes. But to-mor.
row, industry has to be quiet. No fSgl denote
sessions at the Capitol,-the rattle and Jingle Of
horse-cars is stilcd,-the clink Of hammers is un-
heard,-nearly all the public departments are
closed and the sound Of bells noats like blessing
from many a steeple, with a softened melody
breathing repose. Hand labor and brNIn-,yotl
cease, and those who like myself are constitution.
ally idle ind ourselves in the majority. Therefore
sAyfi
"Of all the days that form the week,
really esteem one day;
And that's the day that comes between,
The saturday and Monday"
An IpLIR.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

THE following colloquy is said to have oc-
CURED near Fredericksburg, between our own
and tho rebel pickOts on either side of tho Rap,
pahannOck;
Rebel. 81 say, Yankee, I'll throw my musket
into the river and skedaddle, If you VIII.
Yankee. Cant see it,"
Rebel. "Well, wen all agree on this side TO
bite the bullets OF our cartridges when we have
the next fight, II your boys WILL"
Yankee. Cant see t."
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
1HE LAST BLOoKADE BLUNDER.

Bah 1.-THE pirate craft Oreto
Has escaped our cannons' veto,
F1eetly dodging all our feet Of
Like vagabond musquito,
Though nine iear ships were the spot on,
Yet the TtQhf seeni they were not on:
Hence, with hold erammed full Of cotton,
One more pTivAteer has gotten
Safe TO sea,
Now II DAYTON, when he's baking,
Thus shirked frfng up and rdkiHp,
And all prudent rules forsaking, ..
marred his "SPLIT DREAD" in the making,
Don't you know
That his customers and hackers,
Notaries OF his bread and crackers,
Would no longer be his o0qusfy,
But, all changing to attackers,
Vote him slowt '
That, however,is is not hb style. The most seru-
pulous s taken IN the preparation Of his cele-
brated "Splt Bread, "Boston Crackers, !" "Pic-Nlc
Crnekers,h "GRAHAM BREAD" and Crackers for
DYsPEPIICs lie never sleeps on his post, and the
ovens at his establishment 466 Eleventh street. are
going night and day. Hence, all his articles are
PriIes which the public are anxious to secure, and
there 10 no chance of his ever being hauled over
the GOALS for neglectinB his duties.
feb B-Iw .... .....
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
The National Canal.

The House, to-day, has had under considera.
tion the bill providing for construction of a
great national canal connecting the Atlantic
with the Lakes and the Mississippi river. Some
unexpected opposition from New York has
been made to the bill, to-day, which will make
the vote more close than It's friends have antici-
pSted. The House will probably not vote on
the bill before Monday.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

PoLICE CASES-Second precinct.-Drisloe Carter,
selling liquor to soldieTsj dismissed.
Tenth precinct Frank Hanks, assaulti dismiss.
ed. Owen Hammell, drunk, dismissed inned si.OO,
George Curtin stealing hack and horses dismissed
James Johnson, drunkennessj fined SIoo
Ninth precinct.-GeoTge Hetchell, drunk and dis.
orderly turned over to military.
Eighth pTeoinot-ROse A. Dabishe and Maggie
HayB, drunk dismissed. John McPhsTson, refus.
ing 70 convey passenger fined 1904. Jas. oNeil
and Patrick Carroll, drunk dismissed.
Fourth precinct.-Tim Cady, drunkenness, fined
S2.76. Jerome Clements, disorderlyi committed to
work house.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Temporary Home for Nurses, U. s. A.

Temporary Home for Nurses, U. s. A.
The Sanitary Commission has opened a
branch Of Its Washington Army Relief Station,
for the protection and accommodation OF TO-
male nurses, temporarily detained in Washing
ton by illness, or while Waiting orders and un
provided with proper quarters by Government
or friends. All such nurses will be made wei.
come on application at the Office of the Com
mission, IA T street. feb 4-1m
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

News FROM CuARLESToE is hourly expected
via Fortress Monroe. Tho silence Of the Rich.
mOnd papers since the sensation produced by
the Daflg Dtspateh Of the I'd inst, Is taken az
evidence that some disaster has happened to
Charleston, on the rebel iron-clRds. Let us
hope that II Is 90.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

ROBBERY IN THE CARs.-WhilSt Mr. VIM. II.
Thompson, Oft 6l9, Ninth street, was on his return
from Baltimore to this city, his pocket pilfer
ed Of between $50 and $40. Whether this occurred
at the depot or in the railroad cars In the street
cars, he does not know. Hearing Of the arrest Of a
man named George Wilson, suspected Of stealing
a large amount OF money, he proceeded this morn
ing to the station house and Identified many OF the
bills on the possession Of the accused being Of
the same denominations as those he had lost, and
bearing other marks Of resemblance. The whole
amount, however, has not yet been recovered.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
Th, Pr..,nt conaltIon Of M,,Iro,

In compliance with a resolution of the House,
of the 5th of December last, requesting informa.
tion upon the present condition of Mexico, the
President to-day submitted to that body a re-
port from the Secretary of State and the ac-
companying papers. The "papcrs," If printed,
would make book about as large as the Bible,
They were referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and ordered to the printed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

BIBLES FOR REBELs.-It is said that the reb-
els have sent 10 England for {, 800 Bibles. We
have no objection 10 their getting them. We
suggest, however, that in each book leaf be
turned down at Isaiah viii, l2i Say Ne not, A
CVItSdsraev, TO all hEni 10 iohOm IRIS psopys shall
say 4 COntederdey."-M Y. Lndspsndsnt
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

EDIToRs AND PUBLIsHERs.-The leading ed
ltors and publishers of tho Northern cities arc
expected here on Monday, TO oppose the COM
blnatlon of paper dealers, whose agents are en-
dcavorlng to prevent any legislative that will
reduce the price of paper.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

PERsoNAL.-EI-Gov. washburn, of Maine,
(well known hero as valuable member Of the
House for some years. is expected as commits
sionor to urge upon Congress the construction
of military railroad from Bangor to the
northeastern frontier Of Maine.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

Arr TREAsURE.-A fno portrait Of Robert
Fulton, the inventor Of steamboats, and Of float
Ing batteries, has been placed In the gallery Of
the Patent Office. It was painted by himself,
as Fulton, like Morse (the inventor of electric
telegraphs), was an artist Of no ordinary merit.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

FOURTH WARD Police CAsEs.-Patrick Sher.
lock, fighting dogs In street, fined sI,o6. Barney
German, assault and attempt to commit a rape
held for a further hearing William AnkefmAn
drunk and disorderly; turned over to the military
Henry Jackson, riotinsi aned s2.sL Isaac White
assault and battery fined e4st. Elizabeth White
dlsorderlyi fined sI,sL Alfred Dainheld, swind
Iingj held for = further hearing D. Ryan, drunk
and disorderlyi fined SI.sL L. Harris, larceny
bail for further hearing.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07


Application having been made under the act Of 2Sd
June, 1860, for the reissue Of the Land Warrants
described herein, which are alleged to have been
lost or destroyed notice is hereby given that, at
the date following the description OF each warrant,
new certificate Of like tenor will be issued II no
valid objection shouldt hen appear.
No. 100 800 for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March, 1855, In the name Of Rachel, widow OF Geo.
HATner, and was granted JRnuArY6 9, l652-February
8, 1859
No, 6I,7oo for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March ., 1855, in the name of VIM. CTisleT, and was
granted February 6, l86T-FebTuaTy %, 1868.
No, 1855, for 80 acres, issued under the act OF
September, 1850, In the name sf Jonathan MeHenTy,
and was granted July 9th, 1851 March l, 1859.
No. $780, for 40 acres, issued under the act OF
March, 1855, In the name Of Andrew Lee CrAine,
and was granted August 80, ls66-MArch %, 1889.
No. e,sa2, for 20 acres, issued under the act OF
september, 1850, in the name OF William ShnydeT,
and was granted December 10, l662-MATch ~, 1854.
No. o6,Ali for 100 acres, issued under the act Of
March, 1855, In the name Of Rowen s. keenan,, and
was granted November 10, l666-April 10, 1855.
No. ~ 269 for l60 acres, issued under the act OF
March, 1885, In the name Of Eloy Winans, widow of
Jacob WinAns, and was granted August 18th, 1860
April 25th, 1863.
JOSEPH H. BARRETT,
CommiasioneT.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

YESTERDAY, about twelve O'Clock, az gang Of
colored workmen were proceeding from the foot OF
Sixth street to their dinners, they were attacked
by soldiers supposed to be deSeTters, stoned, and
several Of them badly bruised. Policemen arrived
In time to quen the disturbance, and the rioters
were promptly arrested.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

Hon. W. H. HooPER, (who waits tho adnis-
sion Of Utah to take his seat in the, senste,)
has made flying visit here and returned TO New
York, where he will walt the actions Of Con-
gross.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

BEEcHER's LAsT.-we Invite careful peru
sal Of the eloquent address of Rev. Henry Ward
Bccchcr, on our FIRST page, upon the proposition
Of tho "Copperhssds' TO leave New England
out In the cold. II is In his best vein.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
THIRTY-sEVENTH CONGRESS-,
Third Session.
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Esbruaru III.

SATURDAY, February IN.
communication was received from the Sec.
retary Of the Interior asking for an appropria-
tlon Of 5000 for land Offices In Kansas.
House bill TO promote the efficiency of the
Commissary Department was taken up, and
passed with amendment.
A message was received from tho Presidept
In answer TO resolution Of the Senate, trans.
mittlns copy Of dispatch from our minis.
ter to China, relating to tho death Of General
Ward.
Mr.. COWAN introduced a bill on leave. for
postal and military railroad from Washington
to New York. Referred.
Mr.. COWAN also presented memorial of W,
Cornell Jewott, praying that Colorado may be
admitted as a State.
Mr.. SUMNER offered a resolution Instruct.
ing the Committee on the Conduct of the War
to Inquire into the condition of tho Army of the
Potomac, both as to officers and men, and AS Ia
what legislation Is necessary TO promote Its
efficiency. Laid over.
The bill for emancipation in Missouri was
then taken up.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House resumed the consideration oT tbe
special order, namely House bill TO construct
a ship canal for the passage of armed and nayal
vessels from the Mississippi river 10 Lake
Michigan, and for the enlargement of thelocks
Of the Erie canal and the OsWego canal, of New
York, TO adapt them 10 the defence Of The
Northern lakes.
Mr.. KELLOGG defended the bill on the
ground that II was a great national measure
He did not think, If the vote was protracted
one week longer, II would change one vote
He was ready 10 vote uponthiS bill now.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

az Go 10 Stanton q oitman'A, ao5 Seventh
street, for everything excellent to eat, or drink,
or smoke.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

.Hf. DEPARTMENT or STATE,
.a..a.r =. Washington, FEB. Q, 1868.
Releases from the draft on the ground Of
slienago have been allowed In the following
cases! ..|.T gFl rs
Name. lHraa Where drafted.
Pierre Eugene Blanchat Holmes county, Ohio.
August Gaertner Pike county, Penn.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

RECOVERY OF THE STOLEN CERTITICATEs.-The
three hundred Government certificates OF indebted.
ness, amounting, in all, to two millions and hall
dollars, which were recently stolen from the TreA
sury Department, have been recovered, through
the efforts Of Detective Christopher Hogan, who
was detailed to look them up, and were yesterday
delivered by that oticer to Gen. Spinner, United
States Treasurer.
After Mr. Hogan had spent some time In New
York, where he supposed the thief or thieves to
be, he at length got the track Of the bonds and
about ten days since informed Superintendent Webb
OF the fact.
Mr.. Hogan could not lay his hand on the thiei
with any certainty Of oonvicting him, but he felt
and knew that he could secure, at least the bonds
For three nights in succession he did not close his
eyes in sleep, and at this uncture, the bonds be-
came, in police pdTlanes, "tOo hot to hold" and
they were sent to Mr. HogAn's hotel.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

STABBIEo CAsE.-This morning, John G. Fisher,
Of company !, Second D. c. vols, was arrested for
NHbbing the guard at lexington hospital, and
committed to the Central guArdhouse. The afSir
grew out of some dispute, but the precise nature
Of the charges have not yet been made known.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

POLICE CAsEs-Fifth Preeinet.-Geo. Doyle, lar,
oeny; Jail for court Jno, Preuder, desertioni over
TO the military. G. Fuller, fast driving fined % 90
Jos. West, assault md battery by stabblng with a
knife; Jail for court. Anna Mcintosh, street-walk
ing In mems apparel.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

GEN. BUTLER and Mrs. Butler were among
the distinguished personsges who paid their
respects 70 the President and Mrs. Lincoln to-
day.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
SEGOND edition.
ToUR O'cLock, ?. NJ.

The LEvEE al the white House to-day was
largely attended and brilliant.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

BnoKENAnScAbI between FORTRESS Monroe
and the Maryland shore, a. T.TF
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
OF FL AL.
NOTICE.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, D. c., Jan. rs, 1868.
In consequence of the pressure Of business at
the War Department, passes for citizens to visit
the Army of the Potomac will bo given at the
Office of Lieut.. Col. CONRAD, 1872 Pennsylvania
avenue, above Nineteenth street. ja3O
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
Georgetown Marine Llst.

CmEsAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL-The boat Ida
left Georgetown since our last.
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07
atock MARKET Today.

We are indebted to Jay Cooke q Co., bankers,
for the following condition Of the stock and
sale market to-dayi
Daily national Republican., 1863-02-07

POLICE CAsEs-sixth PFecinet.-HAthAnIel smith,
drunk and disorderlyj fined "a, ChaS. stevens,
drunk In the street, turned over to the military.
Louisa Junifer, Mary JunifeT and Celia Junifer,
disOrderly conduoti fined o. o.