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CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.


BRsADsrrrEs-Tbe transactions in -four today at the
Produce Exchange were very moderate Tne depression
in gold and sterling exchange consequent upon the publ
cation Of tho very favorable news from Charleston.
had the effect Of checking materially the export inquiry
and low medium grades were heavy and shade lower
There was rather doing in trade brands bnt i'm
provemen in prices Holders continued to complain OF
the extreme difficulty OF selling old and winter ground
-four many Of them alleging that they could not induce
buyers 70 make an offer for their supply The days sales
included II 600 bbls. state and western 800 bbs
Southern and $50 bbs Canadian Small Of rye -four
and meal also disposed o. the latter article
closing heavily in view Of the decline in corn. We now
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The New York herald., 1863-08-29
the DRAFT IN BRooKlYR.
Arrival and Dispssition OF shc Military
saiase by the Police.

rhs Preparations for the dra have bees completed BY
the provost marshas, and everything viii be In rcadi.
ness 70 commence On Monday morning the Second ds-
irct at nuc O'Clock A. ~, and IN the Third district a
ten O'Clock A.. Tho military stationed on Goverpors
Island and In New York city arrived yesterday afer
noon, and now located in di-ersni sections The
fourteenth Indiana aud Seventh Mchrr regiments en-
camped the parade ground at Fass New York The
FOURTH Ohio regiment preceded h the village on
The Fehth uho and First Minnesota sn Sort
Greene park. 1Le one Hundred snd Tenth ohio y on
camlei on the Bssc Ball Ground bounded by fplon
sscscu. smith and Hoyt Greet'. osner veteran regi
sucLit arc eSpcc ed 20 dnr
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:cs1 ~ ne Eroadway Bank wm..n sS%sssd ~ for
by tnsT sabscrpsens rsse nans shsir receipts for
be moo a, 10 he omplr,er they m receive oos s.os ~
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of 'i1 per osAi iprsThEW AZ + BRENNAN, osmpsssieE
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rb~ militia res,msots all under orders Ana IN readi
ness - march fsvssai v prcbAbay e ssns " some Of
the country districts, vhss esess~nI be retained "a
guard the asmorts
A. he Fesrisssh lnAans ana Seventh NichieAn rsxt
nents pees4 the Forty ninth pssciscs station house 10
Fulto1 lvenuo they were saluaed BY the p0>ce, VINO
Ard their sx FOUNDER in honor of thsir arrival.
me Drokiyp City 0As Company illuminated their
building In kemsen street last night IN honor OF tho fa
Fort Sumter and making preparations for grand
display n The event cf Ne capture Or reduction d
Charl0etOn.
The New York herald., 1863-08-29
The scvsnty-ars Regiment NatioaAl
Guard.

n T., comprising companies and II, under command
Of Captain Henry W. Turner len the wmsry yesterday
morning ard proceeded 10 high Bridge 10 rceve compa
MES and who have been there 90 duty during tho
past week The 6ne appearance Of the boys great
admiration. They fully equipped and ant,cipateA
quite different campaign at High R-dge than teir late
ouc In Pennsylvania. p q l#t-
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The Firemen ana the Dr~rt.

The committee appointed by the Board OF Fremen and
Engineers relative TO tho drat have made ell necessary
arrangements for the exemption Of both active and e
emp rernen They had succeeded In obtaining loan or
81 ooc,oos for said purpose but tho promptaction the
Board a Supervisors and the Mayor has placed chs whole
matter at rest. Tnc committee viii meet this morning
when IL presumed arrangements will be madc the
those drafted will pursue II In presumed that
the Chairman OF the committee Mr.. Henry wilson will
reqsire every member, actve and exempt drafted 70
present himself before the committee and upon being
identified members OF the department an order 70 thai
effect viii be given thrm the Comptroller. The az
empn Of The members of the departeps seems 70 give
great sat tiefaction.
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The DRAFTED Polissm.n.

neputy Superintendent Carpenter has issued the follow
Ing notice to the members Of The Board Of Directors Of the
Police Relief Fund 10 assemble Monday nsxt for he
purpose Of taking into consideration the es-e II drafted
policemen;-
Nsw Yorx, August IS lscS
To rW NssrsRs o. TVS - Psrcrscr- ~
suggest that the meet their respective station
houses m ao0ns 10 take Into consideration
hosc of its members drafted whether we aha
not put such OF them no have families the Police Relief
fund
PFsse nsrus your dcseCaje thsi he Will know what
actioQo skS OF the melting. which win Monday
Sst Instant, 81 central occ 81 twelve oolock w. trust
every precinct Will be represented that occasion
DANIEL CARPENrER, President
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S HiPPIN g NE w S.
Pert Of NOW Y.rk. August ss. 1899.

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Ths Twe miIiion Ordinance signed By
the Mayor.


Supervisor Purdy, at the opening Of the busiucss be
fore the meeting Of Tho Supervisors said tba, the som
mIitee Of Tho Board TO whom the OF the Conscrp
ton ordinance bad been submitted for consideration had
made alterations and amendments In that drawn up
BY the Board o. counclmcn. Having agreed as 10 wha
those amendments Should be, they waited upon the
Moyor md the Cts DDmp,rocr eac.copferred with them
rion the subject rho rcsat was Q conviction III the
minds Of the commtco that they removed the cause
Of disagreement between the Miyor and Common Council
AMI that the ordinance 'nded would rscatye the
signature c the Mayor. The Board OF Supervisors
moved 70 inierfers In tho matter from the
urgent necessity that existed for prcmpi, nnai aud
harmonious sctisr The public mind was excited
the question relief " those who had strong claim.
fcr exemption from the drs, aud thero was but very
sricf limo for the authorities 81 The city 10 act NJ dis
rcslcct dscouresy INTENDED 70 tbs Common Com
81 and he M assured that the other bcdies would view
their actcr With favor seeing the desire Of all was
"iorward be public interest and welfare, and al the
same urno u Ssst the government In is efforts 10 put
DOWN the rlherwr
10" g of ,be proceedings the President announced
shai ihc Mayor lad signed The ordinance snd that Il was
seat 10 The Comptroller
TWO Mfihon Dollars Loan of the City or
New York.
". hereby invited Loan os Two Mnl,o.
pprg' 's s. Se is; .S; rsu :. u; 4 so,: No sSs
tn crdinsnee 20 rc,ls procarsnspt a. snns.,
yo~s Who hs,s been ~ ma, ts,ss M sps @ cogn @ New
fr the Army o. hc unipn cnf ~ 'r ossns way AMI ,
me worcr booze fer ,rcS -rt ,aa. ...f he o,...s.,
tfs Ccmpsrolers On 80 .tr .,ay " t1,l q
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GOVERNOR SEYMOUR TO oKSERAL DIX.

ExEcvuvr DEPARTMENT, AtnaSr, Augsse rs. 1858.
TO MAJOR General JoHS A. Dr. z. =. A. Commanding ps
partment OF the Fast.
SR-r have received the fna answer Of the President
10 my suggestions with tho dra m chs Hate
regret that he did not a 10 comply with my'
qucsts, as am confident that generous reliance ppcn
the patriotism of the r-orle f tho thinAed paph q
armies by voluntary enlsuncnts would hereafter
Il has heretofore, prove more e1eetual than any
soription. AZ have lnlly Expressed my views this
subject In my torr8posdence with the President. OF
which send You cory n s not necessary 70 refer again
10 those topics.
7 had hoped the same opportunity would be afforded
New York that has been ether states of show.
ing to the world thai nc compulsory process nesdful
20 send from this state ts I'M ,ota of 10 rcnljcs
armies As you stae Ia your letter that II Is -four
duty 20 enforce the act of Congress. and ss you
apprchend ns PROVISIONS may excite ropusv resist
ancc, " 70 proposed yau ehocld klow the pcsi.
tion which VIII be hold BY tho state asshoritles
N courss. under 70 crrnssnccs, can ,bey pcscplm du
ties expressly couhded 10 others they dcrakc
relieve others from iter proper respons bilt'ss. But
ts no yira;ons Of rod or0er no sietsg pro-
ceeiIngs No Disturbances o' the puhlc fe,cc which are
ipsfssttns ~ the laws sf the le and iho~o laws
viii bs ens,rcrd under all crrnnsianees shall take
csss thassp 10 executive elcso - ,h s.ate psforp
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

AS soon as the idea was started it took
the imagination and hearts Of our people;
and, in my opinion, this 50 called Yankee
nation has more heart and Imagination than
any other people that ever lived since the
Greeks. The historian Neibuhr used to
say Of them: !" Every Atheniane was
charmed by great idea; he did not place
difficulties in the way of its being carried
out, but eagerly caught it up as gift of
fortune" This it was that gave power to
that little state and made it immortal.
Is not it great idea for people in the
midst of civil war to try to help feed an
other people, and one they do not love over
well, but who are suffering from the effects
of that war? The collections viii amount
to $500, 900 at least. One noble firm Of
fers the entire capacity of their new ships
to carry the food, freight free This is Il
literal cast of bread upon the waters, and
though you and may not see It, it will be
as sure as Gods word to return to us some
day or other. j, NJ. B.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06
Point Lookout,
January 18th.
OUR BOSTON LETTER.
Spectal CORRESPONDENCE Of the Gazette.
Boston, Dec. 81. 1862.

HpectM correspondence Cf the UQ%ette.
Boston, Dec. 81, 1862.
MEssRs EDITORS Il do not believe that
you can imagine the pleasure which the re-
ceipt of your little sheet gives to many peo-
pie here abouts. Every thing from our
noble soldiers is welcome now adays. No
one wants to hear anything else Even in
State street, in bank parlors, or insurance
Offices, you will see little knots of eager
listeners crowding about some one who has
had the good fortune to receive something
directly from the army or the hospitals.
So, Messrs. Editors, do write and print all
you can, for it cheers us up, and we who
stay at home are thousand times more
blue than you who are fighting or suffering
for us, strange as this may appear, Can
we do anything in return, let US know, and
what shall it be. Until you inform us we
will write about some of those things that
are doing here One of the most ex-
t. ordinary and gratifying movements that
is going on at the North Just now IS the
collecting and forwarding supplies of food
to the starving operatives in England and
France.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06
HAMMOND GAZETT II.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 6, 1868.
The News.


A heavy battle has been fought at Muir
frocsboro, between the Union forces under
General Rosecrans and the Rebels under
ten. Bragg. At the time Of writing, our
accounts represent the battle as still in pro-
gress; We had taken possession of Muir
freesboro, and the enemy had been driven
hy General Rosecrans to his works beyond
the town. The loss on both sides has been
terrible; three Of our generals were wound
I'd, and two of the rebel generals were
killed. We have captured nearly three
thousand prisoners and over fifty guns
The indications are that the victory will be
ours 1
The news from General Grants army is
encouraging. General Sullivan defeated
the forces under the rebel General Forrest,
capturing all Of his artillery, horses, and a
large number of prisoners.
A fleet of iron-clads and transports under
command Of General Naglee has left Fort
ress Monroe, destination unknown, sup
posed to be North Carolina.
The Inauguration of Governor Seymour,
Of New York, took place on Thursday last.
Major General Butler has arrived at
Washington.
The President has approved the bill adj
hitting Western Virginia DIS State of the
Union.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

Nm. EDIroR:-Owing to the absence of
the Surgeon m charge of the hospital from
his duties, and the inquiries and miscon-
ceptions resulting tEerafrom, / am author
lied to make brief statement of the facts.
On Friday last, the Commandment OF the
post, Major Brown, sent an order to Dr.
Wagner requiring him to vacate bis quar-
tiers, AZ he proposed to occupy them himself,
In reply Dr. Wagner declined to accede
to this demand, stating that the house in
question was rented by him from the pro-
prietor, and further, that the Surgeon Gen
eral required him to hold all buildings for
the use Of sick and wounded soldiers.
Major Brown then signifed his intention
of forcibly taking possession Of the quarters
if not resigned within forty-eight hours.
DR.. Wagner again replied that he de-
clined to vacate, and that any attempt to
take possession would be resisted.
Major Brown soon after sent squad of
men, with an officer to arrest and hold DR..
Wagner in close confinement, and allow
him intercourse with no one.
On the next day an order is issued that
Dr. Wagner shall remove from the house,
and the REPETITION of his decision not to
comply, unless compelled by force, brings
word that such force will be used.
Upon the receipt of this statement Dr.
Wagner is removed BY the guard to an adj
joining cottage, where he is now held in
durance, much to the detriment of the hos
pital, to whose interests, everyone bears
testimony he is entirely devoted. DR.. Wag-
ner certainly has the sympathy of all those
with whom he has been connected.
The matter will be decided by proper
authority, and although the business Of the
hospital suffers from the absence of any
recognized head, such condition of things
will not last long
As this statement is made only for the
information eff those who desire to know the
facts in the case, further comment at this
time is neither required nor becoming
j STEARNs, JR.,
Act. asst Surg, T. S: 4.
Point Lookout,
January 4th.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06
AcKNowhEDaMENTs.-Th The Surgeon


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The Surgeon in
charge takes pleasure in acknowledging the
receipt of the handsome donation of two
hundred and fifty dollars Through Mr. J.
+. Wagner from our Union friends at
Baltimore, for the Christmas dinner of the
patients. Perhaps it will be gratifying to
our friends in that city, to know that the
sum contributed by them was almost sufi
cicnt to defray the entire cost Of the dinner.
Also the receipt of sundry articles of
clothing, socks. mittens, pillows dc, from
the Ladies' Soldier Relief Association of
Bridgeton, n. j.
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Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06
The Presidents Proclamation.

This important documents contemplating
the emancipation Of all slaves in States now
in rebellion against the government of the
United States, was made public on the 1st
inst Whether in place or not wise or in
judicious, it has given out to the world that
our country has at last asstmed the noble
position Of being right
Whatever results from it, this grand po-
sition can never be effaced The real cause
Of all this war has been branded before the
world. Now we are ready for victory and
peace.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

DEPARruRE.-Messrs. Shearer, Smith,
Dean and Winecodp, Of the Christian As
ISOLATION, left on Saturday morning. Thesc
gentlemen arrived several weeks ago with
large quantity of stores for the sick which
they generously NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
wards. They also kindly volunteered to
assist in taking care of the wounded and
did most excellent seiyiee whilst on duty.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

DUR1NG the past week four have been
returned to their regiments for duty, nine
have died, remaining. in hospital, seven
teen hundred and twenty-nine.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

THE revenue steamer Hercules, Captain
DUNCAN, Commanding, arrived on Sunday
As usual, she had in tow schooner laden
with contraband goods captured in the at
tempt to convey the stores to the Virginia
shore The crew, four in number, were
sent by the Captain to Baltimore, on the
Balloon, to be handed over to the Provost
Marshall.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

ARRIVAL or SURGEONS. Acting Assist:
ant Surgeons Reg. Wright, = Joyce and
- Booth, detailed for duty ut this hospital
arrived on the Balloon; also number of
male nurses.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

: REruRSED.-Rev J. A. spooner has
returned from brief visit to Baltimore :
Divine service will be resumed at the usual
hour on Sunday.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

ARRIyAL.-The steamer Balloon arrived
ON Sunday morning from Baltimore, laden
with hospital and quartermaster's stores.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

The Surgeon in charge has ordered the hospt-
al calls to be sounded at the following named
hours until further notice -
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

Rcveille, 30 a. m. Dinner, II m.
Roll cali, 40 a. Ill. Supper, p. IN.
Breakfast, Ia, m. Roll call, 80 p. m.
Surgeon call, 0 II. m. Tattoo p. m.
Taps, s 30 p. m.
Inspection, d ", 10 a. m. Recall from In
spection IL u: m.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1863-01-06

See our Advertisement in another column.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-07-09
A Learned Negro Sergeant.


Nicholas Saib is the name Of sergeant
in the 55th Massachusetts volunteers, whose
curious and even romantic history is one Of
much interest. He is an intelligent looking
negro, perfectly black, modest and gentle
manly in his bearing, and remarkable alike
for his experience and his culture. As we
understood his story, as he told it in a brief
interview, he is native of Central Africa,
born in the neigbborhood of Timbuctoo.-
In some way he was inveigled into slavery
to party of Arabs, and found his way first
to Egypt and from thence to Turkey. After
awhile he reached st. Petersburg, was con-
verted to Christianity and baptized as a
member of the Greek church, dropped the
name of Mohammed and taking that of
Nicholas. He is now Protestant he says
emphaticaly. From St. Petersburg he.
went to Germany and entered the service of
"Hollander," with whom he came to this
country and settled in Detroit. He enlisted
because all his folks seemed to be doing
so"
Saib speaks five languages, and can read
and write three or four of them. His
French is quite Partisan and his italian cor
rect. He gives an entertaining description
Of his native region, the employment OF its
inhabitants, and their manner and customs.
They are generally Mohammedans. Were
it not for his color and position, Saib would
pass anywhere for person of no small ac-
QUESTIONS. As it is no one can see or talk
with him, without being most favorably
impressed with his department and intelli-
gence. He is one, but not the only one in
\ camp OF Readvile whose acquisitions and
of the "persons of African descent" be-
havior go far to dispel ignorant and vulgar
prejudice against the colored race.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-07-09
That's What's the Matter.

Jennie June says, "Men never SO entire
ly worship women as when they are sur
rounded by the wondrous folds Of q delicate
semi transparent muslin dress. They may
respect them in calico, they may admire
them in velvet, but they love them IN
muslin" 1t is the semi transparency, Jen
ME l. Boston Post
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-07-09
retary Chase" and, among host of 9th
ers, Geo. II. Boxer new poem, ''The Sec
ond Louisiana, -

"Hundreds on hundreds fell;
Bat they are resting we'll
scoursgcs aud shsckes s,rong
Never shall do them wrong.
o, to the living lew.
Soidiers, be Just and tfuc,
Hail them as comrades trisdi
Fight with them side BY side;
Never. IN field or tent.
Scaru the black rcgimeui'r