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Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
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During The reek ending December s, 1868.
Major W. W. Wiltshire, l26th Illinois volun.
teers, to date December 2, 1868, with loss of all
pay and allowances, for presenting and ccrti.
flying to false and fraudulent accounts AGAINST
the Government.
Captain F. Deicke, 52d Indiana volunteers,
to date November 10, 1868, for absence without
authority.
Captain Z. N. Wright, 2lst New York cav
airy, to date November 30, 1868, with loss Of
all pay and allowances; for fraudulent and cor.
rupt conduct in discharging drafted man with.
out authority, and obtaining money therefor,
under false prctcnscs, from tho father of the
soldier.
Captain II. Cheney, l5ith New York volun.
tccrs, to date November 30, 1868, for absence
without proper authority.
Captain John McQuhca, nth Connecticut
volunteers, TO date December 9, 1868, for alb
senco without authority, and attempting to
leave the city of Washington In citizen't
clothes, without satisfactory reason therefor.
Captain James L. Townsend, 18th Connect
cut volunteers, to date December ., 1868, for
absence without leave after his discharge from
hospital, and attempting to leave the city of
Washington In citizens elotes, he denying at
the time that he was an officer.
Captain X. L. Thompson, ll5th Pennsylya.
MIA volunteers, to date December =, 1868, for
drunkenness, he having failed To make salts.
factory defence before q Military Commission.
Captain William II. Weaver, 18th Peunsyl.
Vania Reserves, to date December 9, 1868. with
loss OF all pay aud allowances, for abseuc.
without authority.
Captain John W. Todd, Ordnance Dcpalt.
ment United States Army, for drunkenness and
neglect of duty.
Captain George w. Hill, 18TH United States
infantry, to date Dosember 4, 1868, for disobe-
dience Of orders.
Surgeon j. +. Quidor, United States volun.
tcers, to date November 80, 1868, for conduct
an officer and gel tleman.
Assistant Surgeon William D. Knapp, 18th
Massachusetts volunteers, to date December ..
1868, for being in the city of Washington with.
out proper authority, and falling to report un
der arrest, as ordered.
Assistant Surgeon Robert Parker, 4th Cali
iorhia volunteers, to date December 2, 1868, for
violation Of the 9th, 45th, and S3d Articles of
war; and conduct prejndicial to good order
and military discipline.
First Lieutenant John Brooks, Isl Virginia
battery, TO date December 2, 1903, for absence
without proper authority, aud falling to report
at Headquarters Military District Of Washing.
Ion, as ordered,
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
A John Brown Coinciden

IL will be seen by referring to our report OF
the meeting at the Union League rooms last
evening, that among the persons who addressed
the Virginia refugees there present, was a
brother Of John Brown, who stated that four
years after he witnessed bis brothers execution
in Virginia, on the anniversary of that day, he
saw tho crowning section of the Statue of Free.
dom raised to its place on the dome of the Cap.
itol. IL this coincidence did not enter Into th,
calculations of tho architect OF ,h, Capitol, II
is certainly somewhat intcsting one.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
THE SEIZURE OF THE CHESAPEAKE,
hcivi y At Portland-Citizsns v, Iunteer.
Ing their Servtces


ST. J0Bs., N. b., Dec. 9.-The steamer Ches.
apeake, Captain Willctt, from New York for
Portland, was taken possession of Sunday
morning, between aud . O'Clock, by sixteen
rebel Passengers. Tho second engineer of the
stcamsr was shot dead, and his body thrown
overheard. The first engineer was shot In the
chin, but was retained on board. The first
mate was badly wounded in the groin. Eleven
or Twelve shots were fired at the captain. After
being overpowered the captain was pnt In irons,
and the passengers notified that they were pris.
oners Of war to the rebel Government.
She came to of Partridge Island about 10
O'Clock this morning, and the crew and pass
ensors, except the trss engineer, were put
aboard boat aud sent to this city
The steamer then sailed in q eastwardly
direction and was subsequently seen alongside
another vessel. IT 10 supposed she took aboard
supply of coal from her.
The attack took place about twenty miles
west Of Cape Cod
Capt. Willctt and passengers of the Chcsa-
peake are now at the Mansion House.
The steamer and cargo were valued al SlsO
The Chesapeake sailed from New York ON
Saturday, and was one of the regular line ply-
ing between New York and Portland. II viii
be reeollected, II was the Chesapeake that can.
tured Capt. Reed and his party when they at
tempted TO run away with the cutter Caleb
Gushing from the harbor of Portland,
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 1.-Deputy Collector
Bird has applied to Washington authorities for
permission to dispatch the Agawam, the new
sunbout now furnishing here, after the Chesa-
pcake, and In the meantime the collector Is
hitting her out with guns, men and provisions.
Two detachmeuts of soldiers have been fur.
nIshcd for the expedition by Brig. Gen. Rawley
from lhe conscript camp, and Major Andrews
from Fort Preble.
She Will sail ubnuL u n'cIncl this ara,fn.
under command Of Captain Webster, of the
revenue cater lDnbbin. Citizens are volun.
lCoring as her crew.
b"sroS, Dec. 0.--The United States gunboat
Acacia left here this evening to search for TIE
steamer Chesapeake.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Reception or ~. nu..lsn Officers.

The Russian Admiral and his officers, were
entertained last evening by the Secretary of the
Navy, at his residence on II street. The rccep-
ton was not general, but confined to officers Of
the United States Navy, members of tho Cabi-
net and Diplomatic Corps. The Russian and
American aags were displayed, the Marine
band discoursed sweet music, the ladies' looked
charming, there was brilliant display Of gold
lace, and everything combined to render the
occasion exceedingly pleasant,
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

The Presidents Message was sent TO New
York yesterday by the American Line, with
eight operators, In thirty.two minutes.
The Independent Telegraph Limo transmitted
a synopsis of the Message and Proclamation,
placing 1t upon their bulletins in the various
cities iiftscn minutes after the reading com.
mcnccd.
Wall street, as well as other points, ,wero thus
fully Informed of the general tenor of these i'm.
portant documents, and could reserve the mes
sage. when issued by the press, for careful
pCrusal at home.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
BY TELEGRAPH,
F r o NJ L 7 ROPE.
Great Speech of Mr.. Golden
on American Affairs,

NEw YoRK, Dee. l0.--Tho steamship Etns
arrived from Liverpool at O'Clock this morn.
Ing. There was Cabinet councils almost daily.
Earl Russell was present, clearly contradictiup
his reported resignation, which. is now pro.
nounccd unfounded. y
MI. Cobden had made a speech at Rochdalc.
He reiterated his belief that the South could
not achieve her Independence and charged those
with Ignorance who believed 1t could. He did
not believe that there could be two nations of
Americans in America. He considered il ab.
solutely impossible.
He ropudiatcd the idea that the South wished
to establish free trade, and said he always
found more sympathy ON that head In the
North. The South had no other motives than
the interests of slavery.
There was extraordinary agitation In Ger.
many relative To Prince Augustenbrc's claim
TO the Holstein succession. A collision is re.
sarded as possible.
The national government Of Poland bas
issued proclamation denying the rumors that
the Poles arc on the point of laying down their
arms.
NeFy bntest Dy the Etnn.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. D.-The Times says the
British Cabinel gave most serious attention to
the proposed congress-, but with the greatest
respect to the Emperor, resolved on courteously
declining.
The Times believes other Governments will
follow the example.
The Holstein question creates continued up-
easiness. 1t is rumored that Russia desires TO
intervene.
The cotton sales of Wednesday and Thurs
day were $4,000 bales, including 13, 900 to spec.
ulators and exporters; the market closing buoy.
ant and trihe higher.
Breadstuffs firm and unchanged.
Provisions quiet and steady.
Produce steady and unchanged.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-Consols, for money, va;
American securities, frmer; sugar, still ad.
vancing.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Rebel Reports or Yankee Ios.e..

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. I0.-A Mobile dlspatch h
reports the Yankees were defeated by General
Green at Plypueominc, La, with a loss of 2 900
men on the 27th of November. The nayiga.
tion of the river is entirely closed.
On the 2oth ult., 1000 Yankee cavalry were
driven from the plains five miles into Port
Hudson. Thirteen of them being killed and
wounded.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

On Wednesday morning., tho 9th inst.. ANNIE
JOSEPHINE CAsIMAH, aged months ard IL days
>ounsest daughter OF o. T. and Margaret S. Duffy.
:, On the 1th Inst. Of typhoid fever, A. b. NoRRis
Esq, In the Sad year OF his age.
At the residence Or his father. in this city n,
wednesday,, the 9Th Inst at 81. D. m THOMAS
scnIvEsER, ia. in the 26th year Of his age
o'clock a. m, from the family residence, No. iG
north street, Capitol Hill. The friends of the
family are invited 10 attend. >
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Edition.
SocR O'CLOCK p. n.

Report or the Secretary Of the TIRE reasury.
We shall publish this important report to-
morrow. The impossibility to obtain extra
compositors forbids its appearance In our col.
umns to-day. ... ~ o. raF
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

threatened with destruction. A number Of
them were on fire several tlmes, but fortunately
the hremeu succeeded In putting out the flames,
and thus saving them. The Are 10 still burn.
ing; over twenty vessels Of all descriptions
have already been destroyed. The loss cannot
fall short Of e6O0, 900.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
The Great Fire In New York,

NEW YORK, Dec. 1o.-one brig, eight schoo-
ners, twelve hay barges and four canal boats
were destroyed by the fire on North river. The
total loss is $500, 900. The tide was low and
the vessels could not be moved.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

RAILROAD FAnEs.-Persons who have lately
taken up their residence here IN Washington
and may have to visit Baltimore occasionally,
may not be aware that besides the regular tick.
cts, which arc always $3.50, there arc also 60
and-re,urn tickets, which cost only o. for the
round trip. The season tickets arc s125 for
the year, but the price for six months is s75.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

4 PPLES AND CIDER. THE
A PLACE to get The yery best Ot APrtlS and
sWEE ClDEK, at whOi.s tle aud reisiI, nt ih,
seiy & i2west priSes srriyisy daily from the NorIh
anu west, 10 At G; Gil BERT's, i6) Ninth street,
'V"een e'u "a Saii anu see delplw
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

|" steamer jaime . y. Green has arrived
from New York and II now discharging cargo Al
loot OF High street, Georgetown. C0nrignees will
please attend to the reception Of their Goods al
once. MORGAN A RjJINrH "
NeIVN Aren't
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
THE NATIONAL DEBT.

The means for the ultimate payment of the
national dobt are already deposited In a safe
place, The President knows where TO lay his
hands upon the bullion when the proper mo.
ment shall arrive. .a#
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
u Perpstual M.rL.,. Conta,n,.n =.

IT Perpetual Market, Containiuu all
,he substanfinls and Luxuries of the Season nj
ths beat quality and at the 10 vest prices, where
isd'es and gentlemen can call at any hour of tbe
Dtyor Evening" and trade at their leisure withont
being iostlea and ahmed by promiscuous crowd,
70 one OF the grestsst desideratums of CITY life
suah place may be fouud at A. b. DOWNss
iTi tonr-snd-a-half street, near the City Hall.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

hT storase-In Fire-PrOof Brick Ware
nnnse' i'ot of street. Apply to FRED. s. COZ.
teenth street. nro0 ~
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Visit 10 the Russian Fleet,

Maj. Gen. Augur, with his stan, to. day paid
a visit to the Russian feet, now anchored of
Alexandria. They were conveyed to the fieet
by special boat. -,
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

,pfsteHmer Princeton has arrived from
mew YORK and 10 now discharching Cargo at foot
Iteh street Georgetown. Consignees will uleaae
attend to the rrception OF their goods at once
uelO-lt MORGAN 4 RHINEHART Arents
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10


These estimates are large, but they are made
upon war basis, and the present cxtraordI
nary cost Of material and labor rcndsrs a cor
responding increase of estimates necessary,
On tue assumption that the war W III continue
and no other rule Is safe onG--larsc additions
are TO be made 10 our naval fIrCe and The hard
service to which all our squadrons are subjected
makes the repair and reiitmcnt expensive.
considerable portion Of this expenditure
will lie an investment for value received, and
ihcNcsscls aud property will remain ON hand
when The rebellion shall be suppressed. The
'mcicnt naval vessels will continue to roustI.
fute the armed naval power that will be used
I" rlndicat" and defend our national rights ar
may '" considered an economical investment
iU insure peace. Such vessels as NAV moi Ia,
adapted To naval ocean service can be sold Ia
'ht ltr'haht marine, from which many of them
were procured. Whatever sums may bc ,y
pended for docks, yards, buildings, machinery
%c., will hc permanent Investments for he
country.
CONCLUSION.
In cunCludn. this report it is with sinr,rr
qualification that acknowledge the able and
Stheiept aid which have received n the per.
fnrmancc Of my official duties, from the ,,cn.
tlcnen who, in their several grades. have br,.n
associated with me in this department. have.
on former occasions, expressed my high aI,prr.
'latlon ni the services of the Assistant secre,
fary aud of the several Chiefs cr Bureaus, Who's
interesting reports are appended. Additional
experience only confirms this favorable ouIn.
ION. commend, also, tho faithful and salts.
factory manner In which the largely augmented
clerical labors Of the department have been
performed.
1t has fallen to me 10 conduct the affairs or
this department. during a period of trial and
sacrifice, In the course of which our countrv
by an effort which challenges the admiration OF
the woili, has not only created naval power.
but has successfully applied that power in the
most arduous naval enterprise ever undertaken
When under such circumstances, devotiup
all my energies TO the duties of my poslll0n
and meeting all its grave responsibilities to the
best OF my ability, l have been constantly
cheered and sustained by the assured conviction
that the navy Of the United States has achieved
a great and new historical renown; that IL has
expanded and is expanding In a measure com
mensurate with the exigencies of the country
and of the times; that 1t has done and is doing
heroic service in great and sacred cause, and
that it's force is welded by body of officers
and men who have established the highest claim
To the gratitude Of their cou try.
GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary of the Navy.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THREE REBEL SPIES CAPTURED Is rHis CIrr.
Yesterday morning ofhcer Cline, Of the Fir,t
precinct, arrested a man named Henry Msrston AZ
arebel spy. On his person WAS found . number
OF letter from parties In New york to various
prominent men In the South, stating that Msrston
was stauuch friend to the Southern Confedcracy,
IN that he had left a lucrative position In New
York lat the commencement Of the rebellion) TO
sive the rebels hif aid In nything that would be
Of service to them.
From information received from Marston, Can't,
Dolan dispatched two Of his detectivcs, in comma.
ny with oflcer Cline, to Biadensburg, where they
succeeded In srresting two more spies, David and
Robert Boyle. On the persons of all these men
were found confederate money, bonds, letters, Gc.
They were sent to the Old Capitol by Provost
Marshal Todd.
IMPORTANT ARREsT.--Mr. c. V. Hogan.
special agent Of the Treasury Department, and
Detective John Dusan this morning arrested A
msn named Thomas r. Steele, alias Thos Chrsty,
who has been doing an extensive business in deal.
Ing In counterfeit money. He WAS taken to the
central Guardhousc. On his person was found,
besides large sum of counterfeit money, the sum
OF st'6 in Treasury notes. the proceeds Of sales Of
this bogus money.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

Ths PTace % Get tho hest qunIity OF
,',. 81. L,wrenee county(N y Butter, Cheepe, Ap.
pirs, p, ao., Iesh rom the hands OF the producers
st the purchaser, and at the very lowest prices is
&. l.. BhCHELLER'S,
uec'-iw 3o5 Pa av., between ~ and eth SITS.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
MARRIED.
DIED,

In GEORGETOWN, D. c., on the sih instant, by
Miss 1HEoDosA Frey. '" ""''
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

We have the Official announcement that if,y
thousand colored men arc now iu tho army OF
tho United States. The world moves.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Visits TO the Russian Fleet.

Commodore staekpole runs q steamer from the
foot Of seventh street each day at 70 o'clock, and
on sundays At 10 and o'clock to the Russian feet
near Alexandra. No passes are required and par
ties al owed to go board the Russian vessels
This enterprise Of ,he Commodore gives our citi
zens . dne opportunity to enjoy a pleasant and an
Interesting execution.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Speaker laid before the House an unotii-
cial letter from the Secretary OF State addressed
TO him, saying he had received a letter from
the Russian Minister, that the Admiral would
be ready to receive the Members of Congress
and their ladies on Saturday at twelve O'Clock,
and that boats will be ready at the Navy Yard
on that day to take them on board.
on motion Of Mr.. Washburne, OF Illinois, IL
was resolved that when the House adjourn To-
day, 1t be till Monday next.
On motion of Mr.. LovcIoy, the House pro.
ceeded to the election of Chaplain.
Eleven candidates were placed In nomlna-
tion.
Bishop Hopkins, of Vermont, received SIS
votes, and W. H. Claiming (Unitarian), of
this city, s6.
80 the latter was elected, heving received
majority Of all the votes.
The Speaker laid before the House the annual
report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury on the
condition OF the finances, which was commit.
ted to the Committee Of Ways and Means, and
ordered to be printed.
The House adjourned till Monday next.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
Aat,uual Republitau.
WASHINGTON, d. O.
TELEaRAPnlc FEATs.

THURS RsnAY,n::Gu,;,n,.,DE 10 1858.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
CONGRESSIONAL.
Tn'RT TY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-
First Session.
fIfst Session.
THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 1868.
SkNATt-

lhCRsDAf, Dec. lU, lSJ".
SENATE.
Mf. Utiints gave notice of bill 10 encourap,
eniietmcnts 10 the naval service of the United
States, and credit such enlistmcnts in the mill.
tary quotas of several States.
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial from IA,
President and Professors and Students of The
Theological School at Meadvllle, Pa, for the
emancipation of all persons Of African descent
held to slavery.
Mr.. Ramsay presented petition from pay
masters clerks paying an Increase of compen.
sation TO sl,t 400, and suggesting that in view
OF Their duties, expenses and risks, they are
entitled to at least equal pay of similar clerks
in the civil service.
Mr.. Sumner gave notice of bill to repeal all
acts for the rendition of fugitive slaves.
On motion, the Senate adjourned till Mon.
day,
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

Fifty Thousand Coiored Troops In the
Field.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

Sailing OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
Gen. Butler.
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 9.-The Monitor
sangamon sailed from Hampton Roads this
morning.
Gen. Butler and staff left for Yorktown at II
O'Clock this a. m.
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
q Id I'm New York Tn s.,

At three O'Clock this afternoon gold was
s14sl-the same rs for the last two days,
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10

roll on the 9th Of kovenbsr last amounted "a
s159,s12 50, and the estimated increase during
the remaining eight months Of the fiscal year
s33, $50. The moiety Of prize money dedi-
Gated as q pension fund, and now accumulat.
ing. should be made permanent investment
in registered Government securities. Were
such the case, IL Is believed that the annual In
terest would be sufficient to meet hll liabilities
for naval pensions. Al least two million tive
hundred thousand dollars can now be invested
without interfering with the prompt payment
of pensions. ] recommend that the fund now
on hand be made permanent, and that here.
after, whenever the amount shall reach one
hundred thousand dollars, at least one half
shall be invested in registered Government sc.
ourities bearing six per cent. interest.
EXPENSES AND ESTIMATES.
The appropriations made for the nr-
ol year ending Juno 30 1850, were. al ,bsT nS2 %
ESpe ses Of Department during same
vine b3 2li inb g
Leaving al unexpended balance Of. ss,s7S,oIs So
This amount will, however, he absorbed In
the completion and armament of vessels under
contract and the payment of other liabilities
incurred prior to the close of the fiscal year.
The expenditures have embraced, besides The
ordinary disbursements for the nav al establish.
mcnt, the construction In whole or In part, and
the repair, OF sevcDty.one iron. clad vessels un
the Atlantic and western waters, the purchas-
ing, repairs and alterations of three hundred
and sixty vessels, as well as the charter money
for the ordinary service, aud for the search
after plrati0al vessels on the coast.
The estimates submitted for the fiscal wear
ending June 80, 1885, are as follows.
ay "i tne navy 'y..'............... ioi23,eu 90
construction anu repair Of steam
machinery y........................ 40 . CC0 I'M
= ~"ms,Iucuon ~ anu fcpaif ~ vessels. 3!b75,tco W
obstruction Of armor.platcd sea
steamers. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 9GOo 900 90
: gunHhee anu mhSakihes.. ........ s,603, ,ei0 10
Fuel, hemp, and equipment OF ves.
set '.''''.... ...................... 1910 600 20
Proyisions and clothipg. geIb sOb ~
Contingent and miscellspeous.. a. $50 $50 a.,
Navy yards and superintendents 255s 4is 90
Marine corps. Observation-Disclosures. Ilb3tI -
Su geons' nccrsssties aud hospitAls ASS 500 00
Tables OF navigation, nautical In.
stfunents, and Naval Academy ssss,a IA
Daily national Republican., 1863-12-10
On hand a, l,c
ginning OF W Al
ffocureri sine
war bcgsn.
Issued e'nrp war
tcgsr.

On hsnd for is.
sue June so,is6i,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-19
Ii n TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN.
4 O'CLOCK, 2 M.
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD,
10 miles North OF Lafayette, Ga, !
September Is

September 10.
On eyacuatlng Chattanooga, the enemy re-
tired to Lafayette aud massed force at that
place, taking possession Of the gaps of Pigeon
Mountain, directly in front of Gen. Thomas
column. The rebel force mas been made Tor
midable by new additions from Johnston, Hind
man and Buckner.
DeserterS report the enemy now superior in
numbers to the army they had at the battle of
Murfreesboro Gen. Rosecrans was compelled to
concentrate his forces necessarily much scattered
In crossing the Lookout Mountains The lines
OF the opposing armies extend like the arc of a
circle, around Lafayette.
The rebels hold the interior, and all the ex-
terror lines are within few miles of each other,
but one effecually separated by the range of
mountains. The rebel positions can only be APP
preached by the Cottler's Wing and Blue Bird
Gap, which are well guarded.
This position of the rebels covers excellent
lines OF retreat on Rome and Colleum, where
they will probably make new line should they
be defeated here.
Gen. Rosecrans left Chattanooga Sunday and
is now engaged in making dispositions for new
situation, He has been i'll, but is in fine spirits.
In the fight with MegIey the rebels lost over IS
killed. Our loss was killed and IS wounded.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-19

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tle pest Mach inc, without regard to price for