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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-11-05
THE SEIZURE OF THE REBEL RAMS.

From the Richmond Eramincr Of 0ctdber q.
The seizure of the said to be Of constuc
ton for the Confederate Government clearly fore
Swallowed 10 the recent speech of Lord Russell at Blair
gowrie that it exctes surprise. 1t will be bitter
disappointment to the high hopes that had been formed OF
their efficiency and influence upon the fats OF the war by
the sangune minds Of people yet it admits OF great
doubt whether their Importance to our cause was not
much overaed Bright visions had been copjured up oil
the blockade broken and the enemys cities bombarded
We should however, reflect that the construction Of
vessel adapted to resist the violence of the North Atlantic
gales and to croes the from Europe to America,
necessitaes lighter armament and thinner mNng OF
iron than those intended solely for coast habOr defence
The Monitors already poss ssed by the Yankees and the
sti more formidable ones rapidly advancing to compile
ton would be superior to any we would be likely to re-
ceve from Europe and consequently no such great results
could be anticipated from them MS some ardent magna.
tons of both Confedeates and Yankees have depicted
The Gore-tbe boast Of the French navy stated by AID
mira Paris 10 recent work to be superior to the British
ship Warrior-has plating Of twelve centlmetres, less
than five inches The Monitors have in many instances
eight and ten inches Not having to consult buoyancy
and safety to the extent they be made more
formidable for the purpose of fighting in hsrbors or in
smooth water.
The injury done us by this Intervention of the English
Ministry may then be serious the dashug OF
hopes might it to appear The distinction
that appears to been drawn between vessels whose
constr notion necessarily implies that they intended for
warlke purposes and those whose object may be dis
guised leaves room to hope that vessels like the Aaba
una may still be fitted out The foregoing considerations,
too will lead the conclusion that they the most
abe we could have. They strike the enemy in most
vulnerable point, and if multiplied to sufficient extent,
will utterly destroy his c0mmerce.
No matter what may be the amount Of damage caused
us by this .ure it is evident from the speech OF Earl
Russell that it in spirit the most unfrendy act yet
done towards US by England, His oWn individual wishes
seem 10 be toleraby clearly statedhat we SHOULD be
overcome least that in the shock Of war our social
system should be completely subverted This much might
be Inferred from his well known sentiments the question
| Of slavery
Judging from the light Of past experience, as vel as
from considerations Of obvious Importance at present.
cannot hope that any action Of Parliament will
release Of the yasge No doubt noise will be made
| about il
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SLAVE ABDUCTIoNs IN MARYLAND.
From the Somerset Herald of October q.

From the Somerset Herald of October 81.
The steamer Gen Meigs ong looked for by the darkes)
arrived in the Wicomlco river Tuesday morning last
for the purpose Of taking of the patriotic from
county. The news Of her arrival was quickly known
throughout the entire county and the left work
family. and wardrobes to get on board. She soon
loaded and left the evening for point the Patux-
ent She returned again Thursday and took some
eighty besides refusing passage great number Of
boys too young to endure the fagues OF great
many however, that started from vicinity return cd
and being questioned to their returning
Piled that they did not like the talk Of dem officers
The officers gave receipts for those that could be identified
by their owners. Six Of the Hon j w Crsfelds left
and we are told that nearly all o the Hon Edward Long
left in the same boat Thus far but one hundred and
forty have left this neghbohood TIE came up.
again on Saturday last, but haI not left we were in
formed up TO a late hour yesterday morning Quite
number Of negroes are on board anxious to leave.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-11-05
THE MEXICAN CROWN.

The Trieste correspondence Of the Memorial Diploma
the Mexican deputation to visit him and offer him the
throne of Mexico 10 too significant TO admit of doubt Of
his acceptance 1t further states that Macmillan is max
ing preparations for his departure having appointed
agent take charge of his residence at Nramar during
his absence 1t in surmsed that he will be able to leave
in the Of February early March After his
formal interview with the deputaton the Archduks
gagged long and intimate conversation with its
bers, in the Of which he remarked as follows:
~ have very attentvely followed" said his Imperial
Hghness the m0narchcal movement proceeding in
your country. Through the official reports which the En-
peror Of the French has been Kind enough TO communicate
10 me- and the information contained the English and
Spanish Journals have been enabled to clearly observe
its progress. Here is map of Mexico upon which
exactly marked the points which have adhered to The
Of the notabes You that they only comprise fourth
part Of Mexico Although am convinced that the French
army will very deliver the other provinces from the
pressure put upon them aud that then you me-
immense majority will sanction the vote of the 18th Of
July 1t TO myself, to the nation to which shall
henceorth devote my life, not tn the rens Of GO
yernment long civil war shall desolate Mexico In
form me that majority has really adhered my cleo
ton and n less than twenty four hours shall be ready
depart Consider a soldier determined to respond
t. the call Of Providence but for ~ recognise
nfabe the finger of God in the mission which
has Just fallen to me- must have the national will mani.
feet itself in terms permitting legitimate doubt upon the
spontaneity Of my election"
The Archduke has been deceived The total area Of
Mexico is million Of square miles The French
occupy not than fifteen thousand square miles They
have great deal than of the country
yet 10 subdue.
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Of informing the Secretary that they there receive
Gen Rosecrans stating that in his opinion the long ao
seDce Of the General from his home and the brilliant cha
racer of his campaign with the Army Of the Cumberland
entitled him to expect reception commentaries with the
vast Importance of the services he had rendered his coun
try. yes hos been away long time, replied the Sec
rotary and reapsed into silence This was the SUN total
of the information they were able 90 extort
The delegates subsequently obtained al interview with
Gov johnson. of Tennessee who much in the dark
themselves on the subject He said that he too had
hoped to hear something relative the from the lips
of the Secretary during interview he had had but with
avail In fact the Governor said the retcsnce OF Mr.
Stanton the subject and his unwingness to speak was
evident that he had orborne to press the matter As
for himself he most happy to speak in the very high
est terms of Gen Rosecrsns He had displayed ability
and skl General and undoubted bravery soldier,
aud had earned for himself the lasting gratitude of the
ton His relations with the General in his official capa
city Governor had always been Of the cha
acer aud he altogether ignored the idea that any charges
could be preferred maintained either against the psr
sonal professional character Of the General.
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THE FRENCH IRON. CLADS.

Our readers have been already advised that French
squadron of powerful roncad ngates which the Gov
eminent had expended all it's ingenuity and resources left
Cherbourg the 9th Of September to test their seago-
ing qualities report Of the trial trip has been furnish
ed by correspondent of the London Times and, not
withstandng the certificate of the commissioners that
every thing satisfactory (aluded to in the concluding
paragph the fact stands out in strong relief that all OF
them less injured that the guns OF only one
of them available in rough sea- and that the supe-
rorty of the two which best stood the test merely
comparatively the rest having proved unseawOrhy to
such an extent have caused apprehensons Of their
safety None of them appear to have approached our
Ironsdes in all the qualities essential to substantial ser
VICE The following is the report of the Times ccrre
spondent:
aDurlng the frst few days Of the cruise the weathe
was toerably fine and all the ships held their well
On the following Wednesday night the squadron e1pe-
enced violent gale from the northwest and the sea rose
in heavy swels The Magenta lay the waves and
rolled considerably Two Of her boats having been DAM
aged by the heavy running she round and made
FIVE knots hour with only of her fires aght and
she might have made knots which considered ex
ceptiona under such circumstances. At daylight on
Thursday there Of the other ships within view
On Friday morning the Magenta reached the point meet
ing agreed on, where she found the Admals ship. The
others arrived shortly after They were all more or less
damaged.
"But the ships of the ns Magenta and Solferno suffer
aud foretopmast She rolled fearuy that apprehen
sions entertained for her safety in consequence OF
the immense quantity of water she shipped The Cou
rome lost several of her boats The nvIncbe likewise
lost of her boats and her machinery damaged
The Napoleon, the model sailing and steamship, lost her
boats and suffered greatly Thus the ships Of the line
Magenta and SoliernO the least nured and their
superiority evident not only the frigatas but
likewise of the best ships of in the Imperial
navy.
The question of the seagong qualities of the several
haan aft
the line and it s believed that of the principal causes
of their superiority is owing to the relative ghtness OF
their bow and stern, The ships have manifest su-
perorty in amilitary point OF view The NormandIe can
only carry from thrtysx to forty guns the Magenta car
ries ttytwo The difference may not be considerable,
but it must be observed that during the late cruise the
Nermandie could not Gre shot because it found me-
cessay TO keep her portfolios closed while twenyfour OF
the Solf-rino's guns available
The commissioners who present at the compare
tive trial of the several ships consider it to have been
tsfactory. Every Of the ships able to keep the
during the weather and in point of nvunera-
bity though less perfect than Others their sea
going qualities and their power of resistance proved
to be superior to those Of any ships in the Imperial
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RECEPTION OF THE MEXICAN MINISTER

We understand that Senior Don MATIAs
NERO was yesterday presented to the President py
the Secretary of State as Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenpotentary Of the Mexican he-
public On delivering his credentials he made tue
remarks of which the following is a translation
/ have the honor to place in your Excelencys hanss
the letters of the Constitutional President OF the oueu
Mexican States which accredit me as Envoy Exsraor'i-
nary and Minister Plenpotenhary Of Mexico near your
Excellency's Government.
Two ueighborng and friendly nations which DIVIDE DO
tween them the richest portion of this continent anu
which are ruled by identical institutions from "non
hope their future prosperity and aggrandixomon'' o
in part the United States have sreaty attanfo eau
less than have identical interests which will be augmented
and in great degree BY drawing more
together the friendly relations which happily exist DO
tuaan than and by developing the commercial interests
through which both will in the result be mutually pene
fted .
The Government and people of Mexico profess inc
greatest friendship and consideration for the Government
aud people of the United States of America and iervent
desire the prosperity aggrandzemen and welfare Of tn
country .ea..#
On me- has fallen the honor to here these
sentiments of good WILL and in the discharge OF my ocai
duties my greatest efforts will be directed 10 Inc acco
plshment of the desires of my Government whicn arc
also mine to maintain and strengthen the bonds OF
ship which connect Mexico with the United States ana 70
promote the development OF the commercial interests
which will closely draw together the ties oy "ncn
the two nations already united
do not doubt but that in the discharge OF the mission
which has been confded to me- shall meet with the 90
operation of the Government Of your Excelency anu
will be very saisacoryto to succeed IN deserving your
appreciation.
To which the PRESIDENT replied as follows
Mr. ROMERO: You have heretofore resided with u.s.
and for considerable period been the chief dlpiomauo
representative Of your country at this capital
You know how sincerely and how profoundly during that
residence the United States desired that Mexico might
always enjoy the blessings of domestic and foreign peace
with perfcs security prosperity independence and free
DOM You know that during the previous residence here
which have referred you enjoyed the respect and es
TEEN of this Government and the good will of the people
of the United States have the pleasure of assuring you
that in all things well affecting your country as your
self personally, these feelings remain unchanged
Thanking you for the liberal sentiments you have e1-
pressed in regard to the United States and congatuatng
you upon the renewed confidence which Government
has reposed you it is with unaffected pleasure that
bid you welcome your return to Washington.
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ARRESTS IN NEW YORK,

Tie New York TribuI Of goth ultino says; Some i'm
portant arrests were made by Marshal Murray Wed
nesday in this city Letters and documents found in pos.
session OF the parties arrested reveal facts Of Importance
concerning the business Of running the blockade and also
throw new light the conduct aud character Of valau
ebam Some Of the parties arrested sent to Fort
Lafayette The Herald alluding TO the affair,
1T may not be contraband to state that three Of the
parties well known business and merchants Of this
city and that Of them s prominent Republican"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-11-05
TESTIMONY OF GOVERNOR JOHNSON.

The Cincinnati delegation appointed TO meet and tender
public reception to Gen Rosecrans arrived at Louisville
the Cad and found that the Hon M Stanton Secre-
tary Of War; staying at the Gait House. 1t being tho
impression Of Of the members Of the committee that
Mr. Stanton might throw some light the subject Of Gen.
Rosecranss removal interview sought during the
morning and obtained The Secretary received them very
cordially and assured them that he was very glad 10 see
them. A letter in the Cincinnati Gazette says:
The chairman Of the delegation seized the opportunity
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-11-05

INTERNAL REVENUE DECISION Boarding houses are
not taxable hotels. The difference between a boarding
house and hotel is apparent As general thing, the
ain point II Inference s that hotels open to all who
choose to without previous stipulation expecting
tertainment unless the house is full; while boarding
house only open to hose who previous arrangement
have acquired right entertainment at such rate Of
msnt as the keeper Of the house may fix and agree upon
Boutuoeus Tar System, p. 3I3.
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THE OCCUPATION OF BATEsvlLLE, lark. J


The st. Louis Union OF last Saturday says: "Intel-
gence has been received Of the occupation of Batesve
Arkansas by body Of troops detached from Gen Steees
force at Little Rock There three or four hundred
bel troops the place At the time but they evacuated
tbs town and fed before forces Baesylle il the
most important place in Northwest Arkansas and lts
occupation BY troops will ho Of material advantage in
cxpelng the rebel parsans from that region aud afford
ing aallyng point Tor citizens who ready to return TO
their allegiance. Cen Fisk commanding the district Of
Southeast Missouri has sent troops several times e1pe-
dtons az far Pocahontas Arkansas and will before
long occupy that point permanently He is engaged in
enlstng regiment in Lawrence county Of that State,
aud has met with encouraging success"
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$50 900 clear profit The old planters did not pay one
half to the Government onewenteh to their negroes
Their incomes must have been between $4,000 and
500 900 year nett aud yet their plantations were al
ways mortgaged aud their crops sold beforehand.
THE OTHER RESULTS or THIS SYSTEM
Now, what does all this amount to in the end Given
the above system of labor and two hundred negroes
both and all ages from day to hundred years
and for third ITEM large sugar and cotton plantation
what the results The first and most important re-
cult is large profit to the proprietor He pays one-hsIf
the nett pota to the United Stster and he has already
offered the commissioners twenty thousand dollars If they
will sign receipt in full This would make the total pro-
fits forty thousand dollars What the outlay has
been do not know, probably about 800 600 The second
result s that the negroes are prosperous and conened
Not has left the place voluntarily They produce
about onethrd more than they did under the old system
Many Of the hands will from 75 to 100 over aud
above their share Of the crop which is wentieh OF
the nett profits The proprietor has the advantage Of all
this lie has TO pay for their labor at any rate lie may
well pay for task work for any thing else The
produce that forced out of the SOIL the bstter for him
third result and worthy Of being Chased by ITSELF 10
that the negroes this plantation do not steal Not a
single case OF any amount has been discovered yet the
bands on the neghboring plantations steal as much or
more than ever Those negroes more moral than
these have had different reputation in the country
around but they have all they attend to to do their
work. both the plantation aud task or chance work,
they call it, though it is not chance but quite
regular as any other They sell the property which
they have honestly acquired 10 open market for full price,
instead of selling to thief carts for onetenth OF ts value
vi course they prefer W WORK IL 10 piessanter, more
profitable and there is no punishment Of detection.
Now know how difficult it will be TO persuade any
that the love of stealing is not Inherent characteristic
Of the negro and do not propose to argue the point
only say that here where they do not steal and
do not know why there should not be others. Even
Gen Phelps said they would be liars and thieves for FIVE
| generations Here is his difficulty He looked at the
moral aide OF the question Now religion does not make
a negro moral any than it does white man but
raise the negro above want, put him the way Of
earning an honest livelihood and believe he will be more
ha ha,p anVn
tousness.
THE REVERSE OF THE risTuRE.
But other plantations and in other localities the ne
groes have lost their reputation thieves and liars
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FROM PORT ROYAL.

No General Move against Charleston Yet
Occasional Rebel Raids or Dawfuskie
and other Islands.
NEW YORK, May l5.-From passenger who
arrived in the steamship Arago, the following
TENS of news are obtained
Nothing has thus far been undertaken against
Charleston, except that occasionally small
gunboat runs in and draws the fire from the
orts. The rebels, beyond doufA have OBJ
aimed possession of the keokuk's guns, and
they Were trying 10 take her machinery out
The rebels are making occasional raids on
Dawfusk!e, Seabrook and Bulls Island, but
have obts 9ed no signal advantage, as the force
at these Pr nts Is sufficiently large to meet them
There was no proba bility that anything will
be done in the next thirty days against Charles
ton, as Gen. Hunter has furloughed four men
from each company for thirty days. 1t was
rumored, though vaguely, at Port Royal, that
Serrelfs Engineer Regiment, which had done
hard work in the Department of the South
would be sent North to another sphere of duty
The fleet in the vicinity of Port Royal is not
at present i'll position to attack. The loss of
the Keokuk, and the disabled Passaic, are
seriously missed by the fleet. which lies now in
the different creeks and inlets around Edisto
A few gunboats are stationed off Folly Island,
and at the entrance 10 Scull Creek. SO as TO
keep the rebels fr m molesting our troops.
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pRoPosALs FOR Hay, STRAW, AND GRAIN
ASSISTANT QUARfERaAsPKR's OFFICE,
Forage Department. Cor. G and 24d streets,


FORAGE Department. Cor. G and 21d streets, ) .
WASHINGTON, D. C., April le 1865
WRITTEN PROPOSALS are invited for furnishing
hay, STRAW, OATS, and CORN, for the use OF
this Depot, to be delivered at the Railroad Depot,
or at any OF the Government wharves in this city.
The. proposals to be az dressed to the under
signed, and they should state the quantity of
esch article offered, also the prize and the date
Proposals will be received for Eve thousand
1aao) bushels of Corn Oats, and fifty 5O tons of
the interest," of the Government to contract for
less amount.
All grain to be put up in good sacks, Of about two
% bushels each, which are to be furnished at the
cost Of the contf acter.
The Hay and straw to be securely baled,
All Grain and Hay offered to be 81 bject to rigid
inspection by the Government Inspector.
Contracts will be awarded from time to time to
the lowest responsible bidders the intert SITS of
the service may requi, e. Good security will be
required for the faithful fuflment of any contract
made under this advertisement.
Payment to be made at the completion of the
contract. g. L. BROWN,
ap ism Captain and A. Q. NJ. u. 8. A.
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DROPOSALs FOR ALTERING AND REPAIR.
ING The CITY HALL.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, I
Wnshfacfca M0U7 1873

DEPARTMENT OF TIE IrrERroR,l
Wdshtastoa, may7, 1858.
b sh 1t
O'Clock for altering and repairing the prir pal
and upper ste lies of the eastern half Of the ity
Ball.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office
of the United states Marsha al.
The bidders are requested to state the length Of
time they win require to complete the work.
or all the bids If it considers it to the interest Of
the Government to do SO.
The bids will be opened at L. clock 81 on the
18th Instant in presence of such of the bidders
may zee proper to attend,
my dtlsth Secretary of the Intarior
n UARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON CIrY, March 10, 1868.
Owners OF Steam vessels are invited to send to the
charter sale.
Tenders should contain descriptions of the
vessels, their dimensions, enrolled or registered
whether eoppered. Whether side, Wheel or pro-
pelers whet her iron or copper fastened size and
power OF engines and boilers and should state the
Oh after with the estimated value of the vessel in
case OF loss, or in case the Government should
prefer to purchase instead Of chartering.
Owners of steam vessels already in the service of
make known to the Department any reduction in
their present rates which hoy may be willing to
grant, and also the price st which they will be
All such tenders should be addressed to the
Quartermaster General of the United States, 1T
Washington, and should be endorsed Proposals
for charter OIL sale of steamers
When received, they will be considered and the
Department will endeavor to reduce the heavy
expense attending army transportation upon the
ocean and tidewaters by ubstitntins. wherever It
M i0r
mar q 3m Quartermaster General