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Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
IMPORTANT REBEL REPORTS.
Almost impossible u CsnnunIcats
with PembertOn.
Lees Account Of the Cavalry
q .EDi Fight. Y
Acknowledged Loss of the
Rebels, ...'

The, following dispatches arc taken from
Richmond papers Of the l1th. van r.'l
JACKSON, June o.--our scouts report the
enemys plckets around vicksburg ten miles
deep. Every means Of approach is closely
guarded. The greatest courage and care Is re-
qulred to reach Vlcksburg.
Grant communicates with the feet by signals
seen night and day, botokening movements II
Is thought. Firing Of the enemy's mortars
was heard at intervals Of two seconds all night
and continued this morning.
Nothing from Port Hudson.
sHEIBTvnLE, June 9.-All quiet. A dispatch
from Gen. Lee, dated Culpepper, 9th, claims
that Stuart drove the Federals back on that
day, after hard fight al day. The paper also
reports Gen. Flt1hugh Lee severely wounded
Col. williams, North Carolina cavalry, Col
Hampton, brother Of Wade Hampton, Captain
Farley, of stuSrt's statf, killed on the 9th. II
admits q loss Of prisoners. Our loss at the
Brandy Station cavalry attack by the Yankees
is variously stated.
The information at the Provost MarshalI
office, at Culpeper Courthouse, yesterday
morning was, that about two hundred Of oul
men were prisoners, killed, and wounded, bu
It is supposed to reach several hundred. SOM
put the figures higher and some lower. The
gained 80 much ground as to capture Gen
Stuart's headquarters, near Brandy, and alst
Brandy Station, aad, we understand, destroyed
some stores there.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
Attempted Ess.p. OF R.b.l PrI.on.r.

Wednesday afternoon, about 8 O'Clock, two
thousand four hundred rebel prisoners arrived
in Philadelphia from Big Black river and
Champion Hill, near Vicksburg.
The prisoners embarked for Fort Delaware
from Young's Point, near Yicksburg, about
two weeks since. They, as a general thing,
were well behaved during the passage North.
A conspiracy was, however, discovered on the
boat between Memphis and Cairo, by which
the prisoners were to overpower the guard and
take possession of the vessel
1t was arranged that parties of five of those
captured were TO station themselves near each
guard on board, another party was to be in the
vicinity OF the guns on board, and other still
near the pilot house and other points, and at a
given signal the boat was TO be taken possession
of by sudden dash. The plot was exposed
by one Of the rebels, who informed one Of the
! officers ofthe guard Of the intended modHs ops-
randi for the capture Of the boat. The prison
ers were at once ordered to lie down, and guards
stationed with loaded muskets at eligible points
were instructed to shoot the first man that rose.
Beyond this no attempt at escape was made.
While In the cars, after leaving Indianapolis,
one of the rebels fell of the train. Il was sup,
posed he was attempting to escape, and was
about being fired at when he was seen making
for the cars at the top of his speed. He was
taken on board, and expressed great satisfac.
tiOn at not being left behind.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13

The Democratic Nominations In Ohio,
The Democratic State Convention lately as
sembled In Ohio must have been a queer affair.
The Democratic party in that State Is evidently
demorallzed. To say nothing Of the Copper.
headism Of vSllandigham, II is unprecedented
In Ohio to nominate a candidate for Governor
and also one for Lieutenant Governor from the
same locality.
vallandlgham, living at Dayton, has received
the Democratic nomination for Governor, and
Pugh, living at Cincinnati, only forty miles
distant, is nominated for Lieutenant Governor,
Both these candidates are southern ohioans,
and the middle and northern portions of the
State are unrecognized. In ordinary times this
would have been deemed the policy Of insanity
by the Democratic leaders in Ohio.
1t is plain that the convention was controlled
entirely by that crazy person, George Z. Pugh
and wound up its proceedings with the donkey
lsh feat Of carrying him off on their shoulders
It is matter Of historical record that no con
vention that was controlled by Pugh ever sue
eeeded in attaining It's object at the polls.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
A ssnsatIon pIspatch.

The following dispatch has been furnished
us by the Associated Press agent:
MEMPHIS, June l2.-The MiSsissippidn OF the
4th and 9Th gives details OF fight at Port Hud-
son, and says Kirby Smith drove Banks in con-
fusion, ho leaving dead and wounded on the
ground.
According to that paper, Smith was pushing
Banks on the 5th.
The President received on the 10th instant, a
Memphis, written on the 4th inst, the contents
Of which show that there is not a word of truth
in the statement of the MisssHPpEa". Besides,
the extracts we publish elsewhere from Rich
moud papers containing dispatches from jack
son TO the 9th inst, mako no mention of any
nght at Port Hudson on the 4th or 5th.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
PROCLAMATION OF GOV. ouRTr
Preparations for the Defense Of PENN
.. 6VlynniR.

Preparations for the Defense OF PENN
.... sylvaniR.
HARRISBURG, June 12-The following proc
lAmatlOn has Just been lssuedi
"In tho name and by the authority Of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Andrew q.
Curtin, Governor Of the said Commonwealth;
"a PROCLAMATION.
Information having been obtained by the
War Department that large rebel force, com-
posed Of cavalry, artillery, and mounted infan-
try, has been prepared for the purpose OF ma
king raid into Pennsylvania, the President
has therefore erected two new departments, one
In Eastern Pennsylvania, to be commanded by
Major General Couch, and the other in Western
Pennsylvania, 10 be commanded by Major Gen.
eral Brooks. earnestly invite the attention of
the people OF Pennsylvania TO the general orders
issued by these officers on assuming the COM
maud Of their respective departments.
THE Importance eoflmmediatelyra Of raising suf-
flclent force for the defence of the State cannot
be overrated. The corps now proposed TO be
established will give permanent security to our
borders. ! know too well the gallantry and
patriotism OF the freemen Of this Commonwealth
TO think II necessary to do more than commend
this measure to the people, and earnestly urge
them TO respond to the call OF the General Gov
eTnment, aud promptly I'LL the ranks of this
corps, the duties of which will be mainly the
defence of our own homes, Aresides, and prop.
erty from devastation.
"Glven under my hand, &C.,
''ANDREw g. CURTIN
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
FROM FORTREss MONROE.
Of sixty Confederate. omo.r,

Escape OF SIXTY Confederate Omeers.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 12.-The flag Of
truce steamer New York, In charge of Captain
John z. Mulford, general flag Of truce officer,
left for City Point this morning. She took up
about 800 rebel prisoners, Including fifteen
civilians.
The propeller Thomas Sparks sailed to-day
for New York.
The propeller VIM. whilden left for BaltI.
more this afternoon.
Major General Dix and staff returned from
up the York river this afternoon on the steamer
T. W. Thomas.
On Wednesday the steamer Maple Leaf. Can
tain William II. Deal, left Fortress Monroe for
Fort Delaware, for the purpose of conveying
ninety rebel commissioned officers 10 that post.
These men were nearly all from the extreme
Southern States, seemingly well educated, wore
new and costly uniforms, and, according to
the statement Of the officers of the Maple Leaf,
had plenty Of money about them.
The guard on board consisted Of twelve men,
who, with the captain and crew, were sur
prised, Just as the steamer was rounding the
lighthouse off Cape Henry. 1t seems that the
prisoners, percelvlng that the guard could be
easily captured, divided themselves into SQUADS
| of four each, and gradually advancing towards
them, soon compelled them to surrender, as
any attempt TO resist, under the circumstances,
would have been futile.
The captain, crew, and guard were confined
In such parts Of the boat as prevented them
from seeing the direction of the steamer, whilst
in the meantime the rebel officers took charge
of her and managed the plotting themselves.
After running for about forty-fiyc miles beyond
the Capes, they stopped, and lowering the yawl
boats, very soon succeeded In efecting a land
ing on the southern Virginia shore. During
the trip they treated their prisoners in a civil
manner, and assured the captain that they
would not inJure the boat. or the officers, Is
refused 70 land, saying they preferred to return
to Old Point and await the time for their regu.
lar parole and exchange,
The boats were returned, and the steamer.
under full head Of steam, turned aud made fol
the Fortress. A report of the affair was made
to General Dix, and shortly afterwards strong
detachment Of cavalry, commanded by Colonel
Pierce, was In pursuit OF the fleeing party.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
GEN. BLAIRS EXPEDITION.
UP THE
BIG BLACK AND YAZ0O.
Immense Destruction of Prop
erty.
The War Carried to the Homes Of
the People.

We are permitted to make the following ex-
Bluff, June l, 1888, by gentleman who accom-
panied Gen. Blair's expedition up between the
Big Black and Yazoo rivers. 1t was received
In this city to-day. In addition to what is sta
ted below, we are glad to learn from the letter
that the gallant Generals health is most excel
lent.
We reached here yesterday after, weeks
march up between the Black and Yazoo rivers.
The object Of the expedition was 90 destroy the
resources of the country To prevent the enemy
from subssting their armies, and to drive out
any force he might have in that region, and II
| possible TO ascertain II the enemy was concen-
trating, in any considerable force, for the pur.
pose Of raising the siege of Vlcksburg.
We had six brlgades numbering something
over ten thousand men. We have marched
over a hundred miles In a week, during the
hottest kind Of weather. We destroyed all the
forage and supplies and cotton, and drove of
all the cattle, horses, and mules between the
two lines for distance of ffty miles.
We met no considerable body OF the enemy,
and had only one or two slight skirmlshes; but
we ascertained where the enemy were concen-
tratlng, and gained much valuable inCorma-
ton, which may be Of use hereafter.
The Commanding General having reported
70 SenoIal 0Ian'j tnS latseI came tIlls morning
to Hainal' Bluff and seemed well satisfied Will
our operations.
1t was made our painful but imperative duty
to destroy eyerything-corn, cotton, meat
mills, and cotton gins-that we could find
sparing only the dwellings and a small supply
OF provisions for each family. This is bringing
the. war home to their people, and making
them realize their own crime in bringing III
calamities upon the country.
The command will rest here for day or SO
and then return TO Vicksburg, which canno
hold out very long against our forces. The,
can raise no force to make US give up the siege
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS

TIE Boards or the corporation passed by
unanimous vote \ resolution RppropriAtlng sIOO
for the purchase Of National nag and suitable
staff, to be displayed at some conspicuous point,
on the next anniversary OF American Independ-
enoe.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Clements at the
last meeting OF the Board, to refer to the loyal
voters the subject whether or not the new market
house should he erected on the site OF he present
one, or on one Of more central position, was,
after spirited debate, laid on the table.
DRowEED.-This morning, about II O'Clock,
as some small boys were bathing in the Potomac
near the old foundry, one Of them, named Daniel
Gleason, was drowned. Those who were with him.
fearing they would be arrested, carried his clothes
about hAlfway to the Aqueduct bridge and laid
them on the bank Of the canal. His body has not
yet been found.
POLICE CAsEs.-Isaac Swan, Bridget Malay,
yAgrRntsj Hester Chase, proStitutionj workhouse.
Harriet BrisoOe and Francis Snowden, dIsorderly;
hned S9.44 each. A. II. brandt, Henry MeCune,
Geo. Brandt dol fined S9.62 each. VIM. Wright,
dol dismissed.
MARINE LIsT.-ArI IiDalS.-Steamshlp Sal
VOr, Mott, N. VI mdSe to Morgan Il RhInehart.
Sch. Henrietta, English, Balt.; lumber to James
LIBBY.
Sch. Belle, R. Hull, N Y; hay to Government.
Sch Johh warren, LoEier, Wash.i grain to Peter
Berry.
Sch. Charm, crOwell, Boston, mdSs to Hartly
Bro.
Sch. Alfred Hall, Wright, N. VI mdse to Peter
Berry.
Sch. onruht, Thompson, Alex; light.
Sch. Yankee Blade, CoombS, AleX.j light.
Sch. Arctic, Hicks, WASh.I light,
DepdTtursS-From Rays docks sohr. D. oakes
oakeS, Providence, R. IL Hehr. Lydia Ann, HAlsey,
MY.
From Agnew'S docks Yorktown, WAglen, N. Y.
From Borden Mining Co.: sehr. ovoeo, brown,
Newark, N. J,j sehr, Arctic, Hicks, N. y.
'CHEsAPRAKK AND ONO CANAL.-ATriUsd.-
Boats to Rays Docks with coal, in tons James
Shaw, IIOj Sam Luman, lOIJ W. L. Taylor, 100.
To Borden Min. Co.: A. J. Boose, lO6. To BundTy
merchants Ida, s9i Mary FTAEoiS, wheat.
DepdytTsE.-J. ;. Sterling, NJ. p. C. Morrison, J.
". Copeland, S. CsstlemAn, @. W. Rohbaek, Lib
etty, James shaw, o. Ardingor, Gov. Shaw, Emma,
G. ;, Waruekey, Little Bob, Sam. RumAn, MIS- ion
ary. G. W. H. Hetysn, II. o. America, W, E. Gay
lOr, Ambition. 49,.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
TRseVUsLE TeV WITH THE uLoCKADERS'
a RsSsIa HOIst NIlAAhIsaYaR Rstardl

PHnADEIPHIA, June 1s.-The Nassau papers
are again indignant. The gunboat Rhode Is
land has chased I'm ai6kfnsl Margarot and Jes.
sic and the steamer Sirens within the prescribed
limits ofmhritlme law, firing I'm broadside
at one ofthsm which ploughed up the ground
near the dwellings on shore and wounded two
fishermen. ...s..r 80 ..u .ar... .r|
A dangerous explosive war weapon, shipped
,-om Nassau for Charleston on theformor, was
{ rown overheard, BY order of the captain,
near Charleston. The ,Coucusslon caused by
It's fall In tho water exploded II, and the steam
er was badly damaged Capt. Wilson was
nearly killed.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
BY TEIEGRAPH.
FROM BANKS DEPARTMENT.
GENERAL SHERMAN OUT OF DANGER.
SKIRMISHINGAT PORT HUDSON
The Siege Works 10 have opened on
the 9Th inst.
SKIRMISHINGAT PORT HUDSON
The Place Cannot Hold Out.

NEW YORK, June ls.-Adyices from New
Orleans to the 9th instant state that the condl.
tlon of General Sherman Is better, and the
probability ls that not only his life but his leg
will be saved, though he may be lame for life.
skirmlshing Is constantly going on at Port
Hudson. Our forces arc busily constructing
batteries along tho entire line, which It was
expected would be completed and opened
against the enemy on the 9th inst.
The opinion prevailed the rebels could not
hold out twenty.four hourS thereafter. de-
sertcr says there is only a small force In Port
Hudson.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13

Senator Rice, Of Minnesota, has written let
ter eEPounding his views on national affairs.
He is in favor Of waging the war to the knife,
and the knife to the hIlt, not against the South
ern people as such, but against the rebellion.
He pointodly says;
ening sympathy for the success Of the unholy
cause. Those Of the South have frequently said
that they will listen TO no compromise short of
a recognition OF their Independence this being
true, a Peace Dsmocr0t Is a diSHRiORiSt, for the
South WiH hare no peace short Of disuHtoR, unless
compelled by force Of arms TO abandon her pres
ent position.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13

THE DISEASES OF ERRoR.-(Lss lEaladEes
FErreT. ~, John B. Ogden, NJ. D., author and
publisher Of the above work, do hereby promise
man who will write for II, a sample COPY for peTt,.
sal. The proper study Of mankind II Man. sThis
valuable work is issued and sent forth for the ben
eht Of suffering humanity. II treats IN simple
Language on all the diseases Of Error, including
seminal weakness, Nervous Debility, Indigestion,
Melancholy, Insanity, Wasting Decay, ImpotenoY
SCI ae.-BNlnB hAiei speedy and enect1al pre-
scrptions Tor their permanent cure, tOgethar with
much valuable Information. All who favor me
with deaire to read my work shall receive 4 sam.
pie copy by return mail, free Of charge.
Address JOHN b. OGDEN, M. D.,
my 18-Sm No. 60 Nassau st., New York
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
Colonel Davis.

Col. Benjamin F. Davis, who was killed
while leading q brigade at the cavalry battle
on Tuesday, was 4 native Of Mississippi, and
was appointed a cadet at West Point from the
State of Alabama, in the year 1850. He grad
uated on the S0th of June, 1854, in the same
class with the Union Generals Howard, Cor
don, the rebel Generals villopigne, Pegram, j,
e. B. Stuart, and others. On the 1st Of July,
1854, he was appointed brevet second lleuten-
ant of Fifth infantry, and on the Sd of March,
1855, was transferred to the First dragons,
with the full rank. He became distinguished
in the conflict with Coyotero and Megollon
Apaches in New Mexico on the eth of June,
1857, in which engagement he was wounded,
On the 9th of January, 1860, he was promoted
to a first neutenancy, and, having remained
loyal when his State went into rebellion, was,
on the Both of July, 1861, further promoted to
cnptaincy in the First dragons, now First
cavalry.
During the battle of Williamsburg, May 8,
1862, he was In command of squadron of the
First regular cavalry, and so distinguished
himself that he was nominated for a brevet OF
Lieutenant Colonel for distinguished ser
vices" This brevct was no: confirmed. On
the 9th of June, 1862, he was placed In COM
mand by General Mcclellan of tho Eighth re-
giment New York cavalry, formerly under
Colonel, now General Crook, and on the 18th
of September, 1862, was breveted major Gap.
pointment conGrmed) for his gallant with.
drawal of tho cavalry from Harpor's Ferry at
the.surrender of that place on that day. 1t will
be remembered that the cavalry cut their way
through the rebel ranks and escaped. During
this last cavalry engagement he commanded a
brigade under General Buford.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
Second Edition
BOUR O,0nooK. nM
TIIn sITuATIoN-rn I.AEnsF.


THE sTTuATIoN-rtIh LATEsr.
Up to the hour of going to Press the Govern.
ment has received nothing later from the West
than we have already published.
The dispatch We publlsh elsewhere Of . brisk
fight At Middletown shows thst the enemy ia
making his appearance in the Valley again,
and not FAR OF from Minshester. --1.s1
Tho city Is filled with rumors that large
rebel force has crossed the Rappahannock, and
Is moving up towards the Valley. This ls be-
lieved, by some, to be the advance movement
Of Lee to reach the Valley by way Of Thonton's
or Chester Gap. The rebel force repulsed yes.
terdSy at Middletown may have "gone before''
to prepare the way.
One thing Is very certain the greatest ac-
tivity prevails In both armies, and we should
not be surprised at any moment to hear Of 9
battle, for Il IL very certain that Gen. Hooker
will not permit Lee to move far In any dlrec.
ton without attacking him.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
GARRorrERs ABoUr.-Last wednesdaynlght,

GARRoTTKRs ABoUT.-Last Wednesday night,
as Mr.. G. R. stiltz was about closing his drug
store, on the corner of Vermont avenue and
street, two men drove up in hack, and one OF
them got out and came into the store and bought
apiece Of court plaster. The man went out Of the
store, and Mr.. stitz followed AOd locked the door,
When on the steps, the man caught Mr.. s. by the
back OF the neck, choking him, and ranAAcked his
pockets. Mr. called for tho "wateh" as soon as
released, but none could be found. He tried to de-
tain the carriage with the other man, until he
could get help, but his efforts were useless. In the
meantime the gsrroter ran away.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
CAVALRY sKIRMISH.
the REBELS DEFEATED WITH LOSS,
NO CASUALTIES ON OUR SIDE.

The Thirteenth Pennsylvania cavalry and
Eighty-seveuth Pennsylvania infantry, with one
section Of artillery, had a skirmish with some
four hundred rebel cavalry yesterday afternoon
near Middletown, Va. The Thirteenth skir-
mIshed with the rebels a short time, and drew
them into an ambuscade of the Eighty-seventh
and the artillery.
Eight Of the rebels were killed, a number
wounded, and thirty.seyen, including a captain
and two lleutenauts, taken prisoners. No cas-
ualitles on our side.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
KenluokY.

The Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth, in an
article upon "the situation" says:
GAS for Kentucky, we feel no anxiety. 1t
would not be proper to tell all we know, or
even to speculate upon what is going on, and
everything is not only quiet in Kentucky, but
everything is safe. Gen. Burnside is keeping
his own counsel, and although making no pa
rade, Is doing everything that energy, wisdom
and a thorough knowledge Of the situation
could accomplish"
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
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"wHHNTvrR THHT (rHE REBEIs) HEvE THI
"PnwER, THEY DRIVE BRFoRE THRM INTO THEIR
"RANKs THR aoUTHEr PRoPLR, AND THnT
WOULD ALSO DRIVE %. TRUsT THEM NOT.
WERE THKK AnIR, THEY Would INVADE AND
DESTROY Us WITHOUT MKRoT. ABaoLuTELI
" ASSURED or THESE THnsos, IN AMAzED THAT
ANY oNK COULD THINK OF PEAcR ON AMI
" TERMS He VINO ENTmTArSs THE SENTIMENT
'1fs PIT ONLY TO BE A SLAVE HH WHO UTTERs
"1T AT THIS TINE, MOREOVER, Is A TRAITOR TO
" HIS COUNTRY, VINO DESERVES THE sooRN AM
CONTEMPT OF AL HONORABLE EN."-Ross
-Tans, 10 the General AsSe'nblvoT OHIO, February
$50
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
THEo. z. sroEEs, seo,Y.

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been restored to health in few weeks, by . vsry
simple remedy after having suffered several years
with severe lung affeotion, and that dread
disease, consumption, is anxious to make known
to his fellow-sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire II he will send q copy Of the
prescription used free Of oharEe,) with the dirso
tons for preparing and using the same, which
they will ind . sURE CURE for CoHSuMPrIoH,
AsTHMA, BRoHcHITis, nc. The only object Of the
advertiser IN sending ths prescription, is to bsne-
az the afflicted, and spread Information which he
ooneeives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, II viii cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing. ...s
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
winiamSburgh, Kings county, New York,
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
Naval Orders To-d.y,

Commander Edward Donaldson has been de-
tached from til" receiving ship Philadelphia,
aud ordered to command the United States
steamer Keystone State
Lieutenant @. r. Gray has been ordered to
command the receiving ship at Philadelphia.
Paymaster W. II. Thompson has been Or
dered to the storeshlp Brandywlne, at Hampton
Roads, viec Paymaster Caleb ]. Emery, de-
tached.
Surgeon A. c. Gorgas, has been ordered to
the naval hospital, Norfolk, Va.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13
PhiladsIphIa Racss.

PHILADELPHIA, June 12.-The concluding
days races at Suffolk Park course to-day.
-Four fine races were run. The hrst TaCe-n
two mile dash-wls won by Namonni time,
34St. The second race-sweepstGkes for three
year olds, two mile hsats--was won by Captain
Moore, In 9.4lI. The frat mile was run by the
winner In l.45!, the shortest time recorded on
any Northern course. The third race was won
by Seven OaEs-a mile aud a quarter DASH
time, 2.l7.. The fourth race-a four mile
dash--wes won by jerome Edgar In 1924.
Daily national Republican., 1863-06-13

20 THE CONFESSIONS AND ExPKRrKRop OF
AN IEvALID. Published for the benefit, and a. a
warning and CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN who suffer
nom Nervous Debility, Premature Decay OF Nam
hood, etc., supplying at the same time THE nfrAHn
OF SELF CURE. By one who has cured himself AZ
ter being put TO great expense and Injury.through
medical humbug and quAckery.
By enclosing postpaid addressed enyelopS
single copies may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR Eao
my 2s-Iy Bedford, King County Nv