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nTTHE HOUSE PAINTERS SOCIETY will
US hold its next meeting at Temper anca Hail
street, between 9th and I'th. on FRIDAY, An
gust list, ats o'clock. All journeymen painters
are invited to attend.
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NE MAeoN.C.-There will DO called meeting
N OF New Jerusalem lodge, No. 2, T. A. A. M
cor ner 9th and d streets, on WEDNESDAY EVE
MING, the 18th. at O'Clock. All Master Masons
In <, GOOD old strp 20 arsinvitsd to attend
an list A.. MOULDEN, Sec.
rBXTHA MEETING OF TUE GkRMANIA
SRsbxSs Angus. q ls SC"a The s'S .m
bers are requested to attend punctuslly. By or
DER of the W. o. N.
au Is ST. Gil. p. GEIST, WIS
0rDRAFTED MEN SHOULD BE CAREFUL
US to have their exemption papers correctly
prepared, or they will not be exempted, Capt
JOHN H. McCUTCHEN, ATTORNEY 1t. Law. at ia
seventh street, opposite the Post Office is drawing
These papers according to regulations an IA St.
N%NoTIon TO TAX PAYERS.
coLLscroR's OFFICE, CrrY HaLL,l
The rate of Tax for the year Issss has bean sed
at eeyenty i've cents on the one hundred dollars
Under the law discount of Is Der cent is ailo1 sd
upon ali taxes paid on before the last day Of Sep
TENDER. 1868 - - IVY
The abatement therein named will not Be ,l,ovad
upon the taxes on property already In arrears for
general purposes, until oil such arrearages are
aa IL aAwsw wM. DIXON. Collector.
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THE EXPLOSION AT THE ARsESAL-Thefo fol-
lowing particulars of the late explosion at the
Arsenal is given us by gentleman cognizant
of all the circumstances, in correction OF ex-
aggerated statements that have gone out con-
Tha explosion did not take place ssunder a
shed. near the wharf," as stated, but In the
oc,n air, and did not involve more than ten
s,o.nds Of DOW der-not "one hundred:n nor was
the powder sdumped overheard from barrel.
On Friday last party ofmen were employed
out of doors in breaking mp small quantity
of unseryiceable ammunition, and not more
than three or four boxes were allowed on the
ground at the same time. This ammunition
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~ BEFORE Me, THE SUBSCRIBER, Justie.
of he Peace, personally came j. A. .. Parker. and
made oath in due form of law that the above state
ment is correct and true.
Given uuder my hand and seal this 18th day of
August. 1865
au 10 st. JOHN H. JOHNSON. P.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
WASHING TON ITEMS DISPATCHED NORTH.

The NEW OPPOSITION ORGANIZATION.
The nfrmog power of the Government is ready for
the nominations to tcs that relied to build up TIE
newly -batcbed publican Conservative party
ready, bu, not hospitabls.
GEN cocHRASE Axp GEN. DURSsIDE's PLANS.
When examined BY the Committee the Conduct of
the War in regard to his alleged Interference with the
plans and movements of Gen. Burnside, Gen John Coch-
testified that he at the time Of ms interview with
the President, kuts Of plans and could not ,peak Of
aoy, Willingly interfere with any contemplated move
ments Of the army because he not Of any He
had simply under the pressure of of duty COM
muncsted to the President facts within bis re-
spectng the feelings opinions, and condition Of portion
OF the army lie said be should have thought it little LEI
than reaonabe TO have epressed those facts hs crt
cal period when he communicated them.
NOMINATIONS
The President to-day nominated Brqadier Generals
StoDempn a0d Buros to be Msior Generals lie has also
sent in list of about one hundred and fifty Hospital Chap
ans, most Of whum have already been drawing pay Tor
several months. The Military Committee will probably
report against them.
COMMANDER PREBLE
Commander Prebe, recently dismissed from the navy
for permitting the entrance Of the rebel steamer Oreto
into Mobile has teen dominated r restor, ton to his auk
in the service. Com Roger Perry has also been noml
mated Tor restoration to rank.
hEIaIhS W p'nH'
The repa,t of the Committee on Territories made by
Senator Wade to-day in TO resolution, shows that
the Utah Leg stature suppressed the message OF The Gov
OF that Territory h,t no freednm OF suffrage Is al
lowed or oppnst tolerated in opposition TO the church
acnitar;es nst poygamy u practced to the extent of
incest that there law giving redress TO the abuses OF
the marriage relations aud The Motpons are openly inm
cal to IN, oyeypment Of the United States though po-
pular phrase stesdfast adherents to tue Constitution
BILLS TO DE REPORTED.
Bills have been prepared and only want an opportunity
to be reported, from the .ect Committee Emsncpa
ton, approptstne $40 900 900 for u Adjustment OF
cry ia Maylani; $500 900 to Western virgi., and
$450000 10 Dtswarc for sm lar purro in those States
The committee have aso agreed up,n bill 10 establish
Bard Of Emigration and Coousstion in connection with
the War Department -
SUPPRESSION OF NEWSPAPERS.
The country may be congratulated upon the prospect OF
Governmental repression of the circulation through the
Army of the Potomac Of the dsoyal daily newspapers OF
New Yoik city. f* F
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
Lieutenant Commander u. S. Navy.
THE ALABAMA AT KINGSTON.

From the King Ton (Jamaics) Journal Of Jassarp g.
The Confederate steamer-of Alabama, eight guns
Capt Semmes arrived at Port Royal Tuesday nit a.
January 90 from cruise she reports having captured
aud destroyed the Federal guDhoat Hateras of Galveston
The officers and crew, hundred and sixty FIVE men in
all, board the Alabama which called in to land tbem
aud obtain supplies
The object If The Asbamas visit was soon made known
It appears that he hard pressed by the feet sent out
for her capture, and when of Galveston Commod,re
Semmes conceived the pan OF making one OF the intended
desolators desoats The gunboat Hateras was in fulI
chase and the Alabama th turned head and
to be runuirg away and thus luded her pusuer into
following up the chase At last she turned round and pre.
pared for battle, sending into the Hstteras brosdsde
which sunk her in thirteen minutes SIZE took or tie eff
GERS and crew and into Port Royal Cor the parpo,e
Of landing them They handed TO the American
Consul ana Semmes then proceeded TO Spanish Town
obtain the Liz tueneut Governors permission to ret his
slip before leaving Another statement s that she carried
French coors and only made known who she really
when she came with the Hatterns and prepared 10
give her broadside. 1he Alabama has ecrsasiy bee~
severely rsddisd.
The Alabama is consigned to Messrs Charles evy a Co,
OF this city and receiving Goals, &c, at Port Royal
from Messrs. I. ID Para q Co.
Fram rs Kingston Standard Of January o.
We have been reque, ted 10 state that Capt Scmmes
OF The Confederate Alabama, will be at The
Commercial Exeaauge Mt twelve o'clock to-day and viii
receive the respects Of any gentemSn who may be desr
Gus of meeting him
From me Standard Of yanuayy 26
According to announcement Capt semmcs OF the Con
fsderaie States seaneroiser Alabama was introduced
Saturday at noon to Of merchants and other
gentlemen Of this city at the Commercial Exchange Tho
wa- crowded to and after the gallant Captain
had ben cordially welcomed, three cheers proposed
for Captain Semaes and the Aabama which were lustily
rcpond,d to- upon which the Captain returned the CON-
pany his graceful thanks for the reception he had met with
ia an eloquent speech In the OF which he reei red
to The great struggle at present going in America a.
surinp his hearers that the Confederate States W, re
determined TO prosecute the war, for me psrpexaton
9 slavery but for their independence, and for strodo
n IT,
given for Captain Semmes and the Aabsms and the gen
tlcmen separated @ gSUf
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
Hr. HHuys 10 Mr.. Doyton.-[[ Translation ]
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,

DEPARTMENT OF fOHEICN AFFAIRS,
Palace Of Compeigne, Norcm' or %, 1862
SiR have learned with lively interest the Information
which you have been pleased to communicate to upon
the respective situation of the two belgeTents IN the Un-
ted States.
You express to the hope that these suggestions
modify my opinion to the equl brum Of strength be-
tween the States Of the North and these Of the South and
they certainly Of nature to make me appreciate oil
the resources Of your Government But IL the less
true that notwithstan ling the Inequality OF numbers and
Of financial means, notwithstanding local advantages aud
partial conquests the conditions Of coil and of climate
seem oppose nsupersbe obstacles 10 the pogress OF
the struggle and ttat e equal energy OF both sides tends
to impress upon 1t character Of ndumsbe desperation
prepared to render homage with you to the courage
which the Americans upon the side and the other have
shown thus far bur tnis while exceg the
admiration Of the world, only calculated rend more
uncertain the result of the combats aud to retsrd the ter
mlnation of the dis astors OF this bloody
You know cir what feelings tols sad spectacle baS
given rise TO you know the step which profound
sympathy for America has inspired in the Government Of
the Emperor, in the hope OF openng way 10 recon-
Citation This step ycu know also ought and could take
place the opinion OF the Emperor only with the
and concurrence OF the two bslgerent parties At pre-
reception given to proposition by the Cabinets
OF London AMI st. Petersburgh prevents from thinking
of pursuing IL further; but you, sir that
friendly dispositions bave not changed. II day the
Americ ne tired of turning their vaor against Themselves
should wish TO have recourse 10 III order to seek in
conce rt the means of terminating this conflict they would
find us swsys ready be i p sssocatng ourselves with
other Powers be ittepsrstSyl 20 ad them with our
cooperation and testify By our good oAcey, feelings
which have not ceased to animate France IN regard TO
them.
ReceiFa, tr the assurances Of my distinguished
iiderstion. DR0UYN DE LHUY5
Mr.. DAYTON, Envoy Extraordinary; &c
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY IL, 1868.
To The President Of the United States:
The Secretary of State to whom referred the reso-
luton 4, the Senate If the 10th instant requesting the
President if not his Judgment Incompatible with The
public interests 10 lay before the Senate any correspon
ieuce which has taken place between this Government
and the Government of France on the subject OF media
ton or other measures looking to the termination OF the
existing civil war" has the honor 10 lay before the Pre-
tent copy Of the correspondence called for by the said
re.olution Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Mr.. Dagton TO Mr.. Separd.-[ Ertract.l
PARIS, NOVEMBER lS 1867!
SlR: Herewith enclose to you the copy oi commu'
nication lust msiled to Monsieur Drouyn de l. buys
am, SIT, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM l.. DAYTON.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
His Excellency WILLIAM III SEWARD,
Secretary Of State, &c &c. DC.
Mr.. Separd 10 Mr.. Ddyton.-[ Extract

Mr. Stioard 10 Mr. Ddyton.-[ Ertract
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, January 0, 1868
SIR: Yonr despatch Of December 23d (No. 246) has
been submitted to the President My recent dispatches
especially No 26s will have relieved you, trust Of any
about the caution which the President thought IL
prudent to observe 0 the frat instance IN relation to the
which you addressed to NJ Drouyn de Huys imme
daely after the publication Of his correspondence with
The Governments of Great Britain and Russis in relation
to proposed arnistce was made The note was oppor
gratifying results.
i am sir yolr obpaent servant.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
To WILLIAM L. DAYTON, Esq &c. &c. &c.
Mr.. Dayton 10 Mr.. Scvard.-[ Extracts

Mr.. Dayton 10 Mr.. Scsoard.-[[ Extracts.
PARIS, JANUARY Is, 1868
SIR: despatch will shortly be sent hy NJ. Drpuyn de
LHuys TO NJ Metcer, requesting him to suggest to you
sotable occasion, the propriety OF appointing CON-
ms,iuuers 10 treat with the South for peace, and for
union possible not possible for such terms OF sepa
ration may be mutually agfeed upon
This communication was submitted by M Drouyn de
him by the Emperor yesterday.
The despatch answers what Is supposed would have
been the scons to proposal for smlstics or me-
dation First II propes says interference Of any
kind by foreign Power second II does not require or
ask any cessation Of lostes peDdng the Negotiation,
but like the negotiation for pesc, u 1888 between and
Great Britain, permits every thing 10 proceed as no
efforts for settlement being made.
an, SIC, your ebed tent servant,
W. L. DAYTON.
His Excellercy VIM. II. SEWARD,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19

The President of the United States transmitted
to the Senate on Thursday last the subJoned Di-
plomatic Correspondence, Ia answer to resolution
Of that body requesting information on the subjects
therein discussed
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
His Excellercy VIM II. SEWARD,
Secretary Of State, &c. &c.
Mr.. LHuss 10 NJ. Mcrcier.-[ Translation.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
L q , Qlt


Political Dirision Paris, January Q, 1858.
SIR IT, in forming the purpose of assisting by the prof
fer of good Offices to shorten tie period OF those hos
tntes which desoating the American continent,
had not been guided beyond ALL by the friendship which
scuats The Government Of the Emperor regard to the
United Siates the little Of our ovrrtures might
chill the interest with which follow the euctuations Of
this contest But the sentiment TO which VIZ have yielded
too sincere for nderebce 10 find place thoughts
and that would to be painfully affected whilst the
war continues t. rage We cannot regard without pro-
found regret this wlrse than civil comparable TO the
most terrible distractions Of the anoeLt Republics, and
whose disasters multiply proportion the and
the vaor which each Of the bslgerent parties develop
The Government Of his Majesty have, therefore, se-
ouy examined the objections which have been made to
us where have suggested the idea of friendly medic
ton and have asked ourselves whether they aFe rQy
Of b.ure 10 inside premature every tentative TO
reconciliation On part has BEEN opposed to US the
repuguance o the United States 10 admit the intervention
~ foreign nusuce in the dispute the ohss the hope,
which the Federal Government has not abandoned of at
tainrg its solution BY force of arms.
Assuredly cir, 10 the good offices Of one or
more neutral Powers contains nothing incompatible with
the pride 40 legitimate amidst great Butco and wars
purely international not those alone which furnish
ampes Of the useful character OF mediation We fstter
ourselves besides, that in prorne to place ourselves at
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
>aIInNAl- tNTELLiGENCER.
THE PROPOSITION OF FRANCE.
THE PROPOSAL REJECTED.

CORRESPONDENCE ON THE SUBJECT.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
Mr. Serard 10 NJ. Dayton. Ertroct]
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

Washington, Noptmber o. 1862
SIR; Your despatch Of November 10Th mo 223) hes
been recelved only at this late day.
have oly 70 say that he views presented by
10 my spatch Of ocobr Goth the deliberate set
tied convictions of tie Government always to be express
ed when ~ yopr Judgment any expression whatever
the subject OF the acton Of Foreign Powers shi be either
necessary or expedent
Iu reply to suggestion in your despatch II Is proper
for me TO that neither Mercer any other per-
has hd the iesst warrant from any authority Of the
United States for representing 20 his that the
President would be dspoed to eo.ef4n any proportion
in regard the action Of this Government id the conduct
Of domestic affairs from any foreign quarter whatever
The exact contrary the effect Of all that hi passed
between all the Ministers residing here and this part
ment You will Judge Saeshe- il is important t. clear up
this point at Paris
J am, cir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM IT. SEWARD.
WM. DANrnn Fan 4n &c
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
WM. DAyron, Esq, &c. &c.
M. Sc~ord % Mr.. Dayton.-[ Entracts.]
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

Washington, Nopouber 80, 1862
SIR; Your several despatches of November 18th, No
224; November 18Th, No 225; November titb, No 226
have been received have plso by The mid Of the tele
graph he substance Of The invia which was addressed
by the Emperor Of France IT, the Emperor Of Ru sin and the
Queen OF Great Bfitsn, to join IN recommending an arm
iscs IN our cv war; together with the ansers of those
two sovereigns declining that uvlstion, In re
gard TO the subject my ustuctons will be very sim
pie aud short.
An iucopclusve conference concerning the United aes
has been held between these Powers a of whom avo,U
themseiFes as friends OF the United States and yet the
UGtd States carefully excluded from the conference
Neither party in the conference proposed any
TO Goerce the wi control the policy OF The United
Ststes
Under these c,reBsances the United States are not
called upon TO say what they wopd have done IL the pro
pc.on Of France, which was decllped by Russia and
Great Britain, had been adopted and carried into effect
Nor called upon 10 decuss the propey Of the po.
stons ard proceedings respectively Of The several parties
IN the conference Such debate upon subject which
has already ost it practical character which to pes
accurately, has not sained saeb character night
produce rrtaoas and jeaouses which the President de-
sires TO avoid,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19
Mr.. Dayton 10 Mr.. Se,Oard.-[ Ertract.]

Mr. Dayton 10 Mr.. SeiOdrd,-[ Ertractl
PARIS NOVEMBER 25, 1862.
Cir: received last night from M. Drouyn de L Buys
communication dated 23i instant, in answer to mine of
the 18th instant, dated by mistake the l6th.)
The communication of NJ de LHuys is Of so much in
ersst that send you herewith copy of the original and
TRANSLATION.
I am, sir, your obedie0t servant,
WILLIAM L. DAYTON.
His Excelency WILLIAM SEWARD,
Secretary of State
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19

The NEW OPPOSITION ORGANIZATION.
The conf rmiog power of the Government is ready for
the nominations to cfcs that relied to build up TIE
nswlybatcbed Conservative party
ready but not hospitabls.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1863-02-19

Lieut. Com. BLAKE, who in command Of the United
States steamer Hatra at the time Of her late encounter
with the Confederate steamer Alabama in the Gulf Of
Mexico. has frwarded to the Navy Department the sub
joined official report Of that unfortunate affair:
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W. d. PORTER,
President Of the Senate.
A. r. ALDRICH,
Speaker House Representatives.

A TgRalBLE OCCURRENCE AT HAVANA
terrible and heart reuding catastrophe occur
red in Havana, on Dec 9Th, at the Plaza Tor
res-Rullpiug, Mr.. Eariui, the celebrated
,igb. rope walker, and rival Of olOndin, ad-
vertised among the many wonders that he
would perform on the tight.rope, the carry
ing Of his wife across the rope stretched from
one side of the ring to the other, at the height
of about sixty feet, upon his back-a feat he
had performed in other places. lie started
with the lady upon his back, and had nearly
finished bis journey across, within about four
feet, when the audience applauded the daring
act it seemingly being completed; and the
lady, in acknowledgment Of that applause,
loosened her hold upon her. husbands neck,
and waved her hands, and on the instant OF
doing 80, she discovered that she had lost her
balance, and called to her husband to catch
her, as she was falling.
This he attempted to do, and caught hel
by the skirt of her dress, but tie ftail fabric
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The Ext0rti0ner.

~
or all the various beasts Of prey
That thirst for bloody gore,
That sneak and prowl, relentless slay,
Whose constant cry is moro,
There's mono like him whose craving NAV,
Would'6l bis cuHers by this war.
No beast, of which We ever read,
Would prey upon his like;
Whose craven heart, to feeling dsad,E
Would 'gainst his species strike;
'Tia left to man, mans high estate,
To do the decd he'd execrate.
Ave, can it be-alas 'tis 30
All " "Shylocks" are not dead
There's those who wiring the heart with woe
That take the orphans bread,
Whose monied might the poor opprcss,
Wto should relieve, but make distress.
Now ia the time We all should strive
To do all the good we can;
Not by our neighbOrs' sufferings thrive
But help our fellow man;
And, in q measure thus requite,
Our being absent from tho eight"
But rcst assured, tn. heartles man,
The meaner than the beast,
Who apeculatss on what he can,
While othurs starye, to feast
Mark what say, believe it we'll
He'll surely die and 60 to h-ll.
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OFF GALVESTON, TEXAS,
January Is, 1868.

Correspondence ofthe Net0 Orleans Delta.
Ofthe first Galveston disaster you know
all. The rebels occupy the city with q strong
force of FIVE thousand or seven thousand men
The city is we'll fortified with batteries ell
around.
On Sunday evening strange sail appear
cd OF the harbor. The gunboat Hattetas
went in chase about seven o'clock. A heavy
FIRE was soon after. heard, and the sloop Of
war Brooklyn and the ganboat Scotia started
in pursuit. The firing ceased before these
vessels reached the spot-some twenty miles
from Galveston. At daylight next day Capt.
Lowry, CT the Scotia, picked up a boat con-
tanning an officer and Eve men, belonging TO
the TIatteras. They reported that st seven
o'clock, on Sunday evening, the Hatteras
ranged up alongside of a steamer, which look
ed like the Alabama ste was hailed by Capt.
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citizens, to whom they have done no wrong,
and of whom they desire nothing but to be
allowed to depart in peace from the political
partnership which they dislike. Resisting
hostile invasion, fighting to save themselves
from the yoke of couquerer, the people of
the South are defending just and holy cause,
and they are defending against tremendous
odds, with such gallantiy, endurance, devoted
patriotism, heroic virtues, as have never been
surpassed IN the whole history Of vars Of in
dependence.
A most noble people has there to take its
place among the nations, and, springing to
arms in defence of its rights, has at once pre-,
seuted before the world national array So
good and beautiful that the proudeat OF en-
pires might emulate it. In craftsmanship and
military genius, in the courage aud discipline
that make up for iSferiority Of numbers and
Of arms, in the deyotedness of the women,
in the lofty spirit of national honor that ami
mates unanimous population, the South
possesses defences that entitle her to the vic
tory. But the victory is not always to the
righteous cause, nor to the best and brayest.
1t may be that the greatly superior resources
of the Northern States will enable them in
time to exterminate the defenders of the
South, and to subjugate the country. hope
not. But victors or yanquished, my SYM
pathies are wholly with the people OF the
South.
find that have enlarged so much in tue
mere expression of my individual feelings
concerning the war between the North and
South, that 1 must not attemptin this letter
to argue the question between them, nor to
discuss the bearings Of the war upon our Irish
national policy. Indeed, it may suffice to
say, that agree in everything with yourlead'
ing article, and also with the letter of AN
Irish American"
am, dear sir, sincerely yours,
JOHN MARTIN.