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Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
Tn. national currency Law.


The bill remodellng the national currency
act, ss reported Monday from the Committee
Of Ways and Means, by Representative Hooper
Of Massachusetts,, fixes the term OF office of
the Comptroller Of tho Currency at five years.
Associations for banking may be formed by
not less than Eve persons. One hundred thou
sand dollars Is tho minimum limit Of capital,
and two hundred thousand dollars in cities Of
a population Of 1000. Banks arc empowered
10 discount and negotiate promlssory notes,
checks, and other evidences Of debt, TO receive
deposits, buy and sell coin and bullion, loan
money and circulate notes. 1r ..,.rf.a..i. ...
Increase OF capital is allowed, the maximum
10 be determined by the Comptroller, and the
capital may be reduced by twothirds vote Of
the stockholders. Fifty per centum must be
paid In before commencing business, and
United States Registered bonds bearing interest
shall be transferred to the United States Trea-
surer 10 not less than ,one-thlrd the amount of
tho capital stock paid In, but in no case less
than $50, 900. On the delivery OF such bonds
70 the United States Treasurer, banks are entl-
tied to receive notes to the amount OF ninety
per cent. Of the current market value Of the
United States bonds transferred. -
The amount Of circulation is limited TO
$500, 600 600, and the total liabilities OF any In
dlyldual or company shall at no time exceed
one-tenth Of the capital stock paid In, but bona
dds bills Of exchange drawn against actually
existing values are not regarded as money bor-
rowed. The rate OF Interest fixed 10 7per cent,
which may be taken in advance, and tho TAX
ing OF higher rate shall forfeit the cntire in
terest.
Banks in st.. Louis, Louisville, Chicago, New
Orleans, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Boston, New York and San francisco, shall
have on hand at least 90 per cent. of the ag-
gregate amount OF circulation and depositsj all
others Is per cett.
When lower In funds no discounts or loans
can be made, or dividends Of profits declared
until the amount is restored. Each bank shall
select an association in one or the principal
cities to redeem Its notes at par. Before decla
ring dividends, one-tenth part Of the net profits
must be carried to q surplus fund until IL shall
amount to 20 per cent. Of the capital stock. Nc
bank shall make q loan or discount on security
of its own shares Of capital, or purchase such
shares unless necessary to prevent loss upon
debt previously contracted, and stock so pur
chased must be sold within six months.
All associations under this act, when desig
mated by the Secretary Of the Treasury, may b'
depositaries of>public moneys, excepting re
ceipts from customs.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
MatiunaE &epnhIitau.
Foreign Postal HliI.

A bill providing for carrying the mails nom
the United States TO foreign ports, and for
other purposes, passed the House Of Repre-
sentativcs on the 7Gh inst. II provides that all
steamers and calling vessels belonging 70 olti-
Eens Of the United States, and bound for any
port in the United States, shall, before clear
anc0, receive on board and securely convey all
Such mails as the Post once Department Of
the United States, or any minister, consul, or
commercial agent OF the United States shall
offer, and promptly deliver the same to the
proper authority on arriving at the port Of des-
tinatlon, and shah receive for such service
such reasonable compensation NJ may be al
lowed by law.
The Postmaster General 10 authorized TO
make contracts, 10 continue not exceeding four
years, for the transportation Of all mailable
matter other than letters, and Of such letters
as may be directed by the Isthmus or Nlcara-
qua routes, provided that the expenditure shall
not exceed one hundred and SIXTY thousand
dollars per annum. That all mallable matter
which may be conveyed by mail westward be-
yond the western boundary Of Kansas, and
eastward from the eastern boundary Of Call
forkla, shall be subject to prepaid letter post
assrates, provided, however, 1t shall not be held
to exclude the transmission by mall Of news
papers from a known office Of publication TO
bona Jads subscribers, not exceeding one copy
10 each subscriber. Hsa
Section six provides that II any person or
persons shall paint, print, post, or In any other
manner, place upon or attach TO any steam
boat or other vessel, or any stage coach or
other vehicle not actually used In carrying the
mails Of the United States, the words United
States mall, !" he shall, on conviction thereof be
fined In sum Of not less than one hundred
nor more than Eve hundred dollars for every
such offence. .
This bill has been read In the Senate twice,
and will undoubtedly become law. ...H
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
Mails Destroyed by Fire.

We havo already briefly noticed the serious
railroad accident which took place on the eve
ming of Wednesday last, at Bellevue, Ohio.
The mails on that train left the post Office In
New York on the morning Of the 7th instant at
2 o'clock, and were destroyed by fire at 10
O'Clock on the evening Of the 9th instant. The
baggage and malls were almost entirely de-
stroyed.
Mr.. William II. Atwood, local mail agent,
reports the following list fthe letter bags lost,
With other particulars
Toledo, 8; Chicago, 4; Dubuque, l; Galena,
/; St. Joseph, NO., 3; San Francisco, 4; Sacra-
mento, Il Quincy, ILL.,, 2; Springfield, ILL.,, p;
Cairo, Q; St. Paul, MINI, /; Denver, 1; Lo-
ganSport and Peoria Agent, /; Defiance, Ii Air
Line Agent, 1; Dayton and Michigan Agent,
/; Perrysburg, /; Bryan, 1; Rockaeld, H., Il;
total, 81. The Toledo bags LOST were from
New York, Buffalo, Wheeling, Boston and
Cleveland, The bulk Of the mail destroyed
was from New York, Buffalo and Cleveland.
In addition 10 the above list OF letter bags,
there was large number OF paper bags, nearly
one hundred, all of which were lost. The mail
train Of last evening brought forward several
bags of letters which were supposed TO have
been lost, but the foregoing may be relied upon
as correct.
OF the above mail pouches destroyed, nine
were from the New York office, and one in
tended for each Of the following places; Toledo,
Gaiena, 81. Joseph, Quincy, San Francisco,
Sacramento, 81. Paul, Rockford, (n.,) and
Denver City. ."... Sd. g.#
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

u
Anttetr. We made no other repairs than vhA,
We always do In portI whenever We had . spare
day We occupied n in cieaning boilerr. could
some three days. y y DT --.T ~
Sss,i.on. What was the reason of the PeterhOn
.Ansirsr. owing TO the absence Of the united
Hates District Judge and District Attorney, and
the uncertainty Of tho time al which they would
return.
osaion. Did you make any enquiry eshssrtins
about themi y o. -0f-t'7t U 7
Anlrsr. DO not recolleet Of getting any later
Intelligence there Of either OF them. 81 "a.
outhlon. When you returned TO Havana from
what point did you eruiheI .U sr 20 r
AnFivr. weAt 70 the ndfthwArd and eastward
through the Providence channel TO Nassau, remain.
Ing there few hours communicating with the
United States consul. From there cruised In the
Providenoe channel two three days, then through
the passages 10 the southward, touching and re.
naming few hours At ColumbualPolnti thence to
Fortune Island, TO OF Cape Marcy, and remained d
In that neighborhood two OF three days, and then
70 Santiago de Cubs, where took in coal, when !
remainsd At anchor for few hours, Then eruised
along the north coast Of ST Domingo and about
Port Rico 70 st. Juan de Porto Rico, where wo re-
manned about ten days, and nom there to St
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

rs-T-IsO-x- Plantation
BITTERS.
They purify, strengthen and invigorAto.
They create q healthy appetite.
They are an Antidote TO change OF water and diet
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and ehliven the
mind.
They prevent miaBmatio and intermittent fevors.
They purify the breath and Acidity Of the stom
soh.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure DiRrrhea, Cholera and Cholera MeTbun
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
AohR.
they are the best Bittors in the world. They make
tho weak man strong, and are exhausted natures
great restoror. They are composed OF the cello
brated CalisayA Bark, CAscRrilla lark, Dandelion,
ChAmomile Flowers, Lavender Flowers, Winter
green, Anlse, Clover-buds, Orange Peel, Snake
root, CAraway, CoriAnder, Burdock, s.-T.-IsSO-
The following ia sample of the testimony daily
soLDTEns' HOME svPEtnTENDrHT's oTTIcE,l
cmcrESAT! o. Jan TO- 1852
Ihave given your Plantation BitterS to hundred,
of our noble Soldiers who stop here, more or leHI
daAbled from various causes, and the effect Ia most
marvellous and gratifying.
Such preparation as this 10 heArti " .Bh IL
every family, In every hospital, and at hand or
every battlefield. q. w. D. ANDREWS,
iV14-IY Superintendent.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

TIE WONDERFUL AND AMUSING PERFORM
ANcEs Of the Fakir of Ava, at Odd Fellows Hall
every night this week, constitute decidedly one OF
the most enjoyable entertainments low In the city.
During the entire exhibition the audience 10 held
spel. bound by the most wonderful and mysterious
ats Of egerdemain ever witnessed.
CANTERBURY Music HkLL--The perform
Anoes At this ever popular resort have not in the
least degenerated since Mr.. Geo. Lea has assumed
Its N management. He 10 undoubtedly an energetic
caterer for public tastes. The negro acts are
the Afterpieces eAptAlly played, and the
balieta unexceptionAble. Beautiful women and
talented men nightly appear before q diseriminat-
ing audience, and are heartily ApplAuded. This
10 the last week of Miss Dora bawron and the
wonderful Martini Chirish.
VARnTIEs.-This "wednesday afternoon
matinee, on which occasion splendid bill OF en-
tertalnmsnt, riyaling in variety in beauty. To-
night another great performance. Thursday, st.
Patrick's Day, benefit OF the Rucker Steam Fire
Co. In preparation the Female Piekpecket."
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
LOCAL NEWS.

ANOTHER HIGHWAY RoBBERI.-Jas. Caya-
nAugh was arrested yesterday afternoon about 2
O'Clock by onioer Boyle, Of the Tenth precinct,
upon the charge OF highway robbery. He was
TO jail for court. The following are the oiTcum-
stances OF the eaEei Whilst Manuel GormeH, a
pockets, from the WyAndAnk vessel, which is sta
TONED at the navy yard for repairs, no aud lend
named ChaG. c. GTitnn, In whose company he as,
were RoeOSted by CaVanAugh and another person, ,
who desired to know the time Of day, Grimm went
on, having entertained suspicious against the Ap.
preaching party, The creole sailor was tLen
knocked down and his money, which was Just paid
him and which amounted to Slo, was stolen. Cav
AnAugh's friend obtained the money and also the
pock let book In which 1t was, and having ned, eG-
capped arrest.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
TEW SPRING GOOD

BURDETTE is now opening a very large stock
OF Spring and Summer DRY GOODS. His Dress
Good Department embraces all tho new styles and
fabrics OF this seasons importation,
He calls special attention to a line OF BLACK
SILKS bought expressly for saequeS, Circulars,
MantillAB, &c.
Also, % pieces leather color ALPACA, OF the
most desirable shades.
Five cAses OF now CALIC0Es, best quality.
All kinds of Linens and Cottons, very cheap.
One prioo-Terms cash.
Remember, No, 35l seventh street between |
and X.
mi2-Iw W. W. BURDETTE.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT
the subscribers have obtained from the Or
phan'B Court OF Washington County, In the Dis
tTi0t of Columbia, letters teAtAmentary on the
personal estate Of Jacob Gideon, late OF WASH
ington City, D, C, deceased AL persons having
claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers, on or before the 18th
day OF March NEXT they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit Of the said estate.
Given under our hAnds this 18th day Of March,
A, D., 1854
GORGE S. GIDEON,
mI6-wSw Executors
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
Another Letter from Mr.. Chase.

Another Letter from Mr.. Chase.
NEW YoRK, March 12.--The Tribune prints
another letter from Mr.. Chase, written before
the one lately printed
wAsHINoroN, JGnurary 10, 1884
MI DEAR sR: Your kind note Is Just received.
At IL has been so long on the way, have tele-
graphed you that 1 will reply by mail.
As the Instance of many who think that the
public interests would be promoted by my
election to the Chief MagistracY,. committee,
composed of Senators, Representatives and
measures to promote that object. This COM
mittee, through subcommittee, has conferred
with me, and have explained to them the
objections which seem to me to exist against
any use of my name In that connection.
They have taken these objections into con-
sideratlon and assure me that they think
ought not TO refuse Its use, and have consent
ed to their wishes, assuring them, however,
that whenever any consideration by them, or
BY the friends Of our cause, thought entitled to
weight should indicate the expedlency Of any
other course, no consideration of personal
dellcacy toward me should be allowed TO pre-
vent It's being taken.
III know my own heaI desire nothing SO
much as the suppression Of the rebellion and
the ere-establishment of union, order, and pros
perity on sure and safe foundations, and
should deplse myself i'll felt capable of allow
ing any personal object to influence me to any
action which would affect by one jot or little
injuriously the accomplishment ofthese objects;
and 1t is source Of real qualification to believe
that those who desire II on public grounds
alone will not hesitate to act in any matter
which may concern me upon such grounds and
such grounds only.
OF course under these circumstances desire
the support of Ohio. It, however, 1t shall be
the pleasure Of the majority OF our friends in
Ohio to Indicate a preference for another,
shall accept their action with that cheerful
Acquiescence which is due from me to friends
who have trusted and honored mo beyond any
claim OF mine.
Very truly, your friend,
8. z. CHASE.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
A DIsoRpERLY LIEuTENANr,-FI

A DIsoRDERLY LIEUTENANT.--First Lieutsn-
Ant Lewis w. Jackson, Let Connecticut artillery,
was arrested last night by one Of the Second ward
Police, on complaint Of Mr.. George Mitchell, pro-
prietor OF the Mitchell House, corner Thirteenth
and 4 streets. Mr. NJ. states that Jackson came
into his house and applied for room for lodging
during the night. He registered his name, and
refused to pay 1t In advance, and commenced Abu-
sing Mitohellin In such n manner that he was oom-
PEELED to have him ArrsAted. The lieutenant was
provided with lodging in tho Central,t and this
morning he was sent 10 the Provost Marshal under
guard,
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
From Boston.

BosToN, March 14.-Goyernor Andrew has
appointed Thursday, April 7th, as q day Of
fasting and prayer In the State Of Massachu-
sets.
The prize steamer Scotia arrived at this port
yesterday afternoon.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

Hn0 MoVAL 6MI
c"OTo NEW BUILT NC,
H 500 q
SEVENTH STREET.
JOINING ODD PILLOWS HALL
JAMES 8. TOPHAM & CO.,
HAVE REMOVED
nstr We'll Known, Old Established
TRUNK, sADLERY, HARNESS,
MILITARY EeUIPdEST MAEuFACroRY
NEW U DI n @.
H 500 g
SEVENTH STREET,
DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE OLD STAND,
Where may be found, OF our own manufaetuTs,
most complete assortment OF every style and price
OF Military and eitiEen'
SADDLES AND BRIDLEs,
BREAST COLLARS AND MARTINGALEs,
FINE SWORD BELTS, with TophAm'I Patent Slide
S0i' AAiSGHoiS's iIRSGHoiS's PATENT SPURS
IhnHsGGHoIzs nsGqP PATENT CURB and NOSE STRAP
EwBANK's PATENT SPUR,
BuFfALo AND FINE WooLEN ROBES,
HORSE COVERS AND BLANKETS
BITS.
| MILITARY AND CITIZENS
| RIDING AND HARNESS BITS, ,,,,,v
| IN GREAT VARIETY
HAIR ESS.
FINE DOUBLE COACH, CARRIAGE AND
BUGGY HARNESS ~ ., ,,,,
FINE sINGLE CARNAGE, BUGGY AND EN-
suTLFRs', STAGE, WAGON, CART, AND
PLOUGH HARNESS
WI PS.
GOA, CH, BUGGY, STAGE, go, ,,,,,,,,
SOAN RIDING, AND WAGON WHlfs,
EVERY STYLE AND PRICE
TRUN ks.
$50, FATHER TRUNKS AND VALIsEs,
SS0oLLI B. METRUAKs -
ihON q Oh TRUNKS AND NALlsES
WVOp@, NkEsS sSTRUNKsAnd BONNET BOAks,
LhpI6SL Uses AND PACKING IRUkkB
EsHsssr ana Ga1yS.. P1lli1sSE Rs Pax, LeS.hsE
canvass AndCn TunkG and School SAtehOlB, Ant
sSsS6SlS sSssI 1lSyiD dlSy h Nsir line Of bu1inesn.
'''' RE MEM BERl
q 500 q
sEvENT,A sTREET'
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

A Vicious Doe.-Joseph Moccabee, q car
pentsr, was arrested this morning by oficer Crown
Of the seventh precinct, for having in his potses
named Mary Leary. He was dismissed BY Justice
Fergu ION upon stating that he would defrAy all
the expenses which the little girl has would In
eur BY the wound, and upon promising TO send the
dog into the country. The girl was bit on the
wrist and her dress torn TO pieces.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

TnH COLUMBIA BoIs IN LuoK.-A Nep Steam
Fire Engine.-The Senate yesterday passed bill
appropriAtlng $4,000 TO purchase q new steam fro
engino for the Columbia company of this District.
The engine, It 10 stipulated In the bill, must be
kept In repair by tho company, without additional
expense TO Congress or the country.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

THRD DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE Bill PASSED.
Tho bill mentioned In yesterdays REPUBLIC AN
as having been introduced In the Senate by Mr..
Grimes, and which empowers the Board Of Dlreo.
tors OF the Deaf Dumb and Blind Institute with
authority TO confer degrees Of scholarship, was
Yesterday passed by the Senate.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
ml8-w9w

EEMALE COMPLAINTS SCIENTIFI
II CALLY TREATED at DR.. DARBY'S consul
tatlon rooms, 4s2 Seventh street. between D and II
The Doctor pretends to no mystery, and keeps no
nostrums for sale. His (Of French or
iginlsan be beeompounded at any irHt0lasS chemists.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

PRoMoTIoN.-Mr. Thomas B. Creighton, o
Virginia, the gentlemAnly keeper Of the east doc
of the south extension Of the Treasury, has beer
promoted by the Secretary OF the Treasury 70
hrEtolass oleTkship in the Second Auditors ONCE
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
GALE OF CONDEMNED HORSES
ANN MIJIEa

~ ALE OF CONDhMNhD hOhohb
- AND MULES.
CHIEF QuARTERMAGTER'B OFFICE,
DEPoT or WASHINGTON,
wAsHINoToH, February ~, 1884.
will be sold at public auction At the CorfAls,
near the Observatory, In the city OF Warrington,
D. c., on Wednesday, March ., 1864, and on We'd
nesday, Marsh ~, 1884, q lot Of
HORsES AND MULES
condemned as unfit for public service.
Terms cash, In Government funds.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock q. N.
d. H. RUCKER,
BriRAdier GenerAl and Chief QuArtermAater,
felI-26t Depot OF Warrington.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

EXAMINING SURGEONS APPOINTED. The
Commissioner Of Pensions yesterday made the fol-
lowing appointments Of examining surgeons:
James L. Edwards, sedRlia, Missouri.
Stephen Morris, KendAllyille, Indiana
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
4 UCTIoN SALE OF CONDEMNED
" HORSEs.

Wan DEPARTMENT., CAVALRY BUREAU
OFFIcE or CHIEF QuARTERMAsIEh, I
WARRINGTON, February ~, 1854
VIII be sold at Public Auction, TO the highest bid
der, at the places and dates named below, VIZ;
Al NIIfiin PcnnA., 800 Horses, Friday, 9TH March.
At WilliAmsport, Penna., 800 Horses, Tuesday,
At Altoona, Penna., 800 Horses, Friday, ilh
ATM Al New Brunswick, N. j., 800 Horses, Tuesday,
10Th March. ..,
At EaGtOn, Penna., 800 Horses, Friday, 18th
At Newark, N. j., 800 Horses, Tuesday, 22d
March. ,, 49,,
At WiIkesbarre, Penns., 800 Horses, Tuesday,
29th March.
These Horses have been condemned as UNIT for
the cavalry service OF the United States Army.
For road and farm purposes many good bargains
may be had.
Sales to begin at 10 a. m, and continue daily TIL
all are sold. ,- ,,.-
Terms cash, in United States Treasury Notes
feis-sIt Chief QuartermAster, Cavalry BureAu.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

THB only place where you can purchase India
R56T goods OF all kinds At Mont GctreyI rriees II
a. II. A, HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, sl0
PennGylvaniA avenue, betwoen Ninth and Tenth
streets. Also, all kinds Of Rubber goods boAuti.
fully reps aired at short notice. mar 21-n
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

SIZZLING LIQUOR TO SoLDIHRs.-The follow
Ing parties were fined this and yesterday morning
by Justice Ferguson, for selling liquor 10 soldiers
and fined $40 each; Mrs. DouEherty, stephen Casey,
Ellen FlIher, Hugh Downoy, Mary Caffrey and
George schi las.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

NEW YORK STYLRs.-G Gsntlsmen'S Clothing -
EetS and Fashionable "A large assortment for Dress
and Business wear. The English Sack and Walk
ing Coats excel in beauty. grade and finish any
thing over offered In this city,
WALL, STEPHENS q Co.,
ooS--tf s27 Pa. sv., bet. Ninth and Tenth sth.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

ANY one having occasion to visit a private
medical institution are advised to call on DR..
Vellny.
large and successful practice here and else
where enables him TO guaranty Aperfset cure In all
cases.
All yista and communications strictly private
and confidential. Persons calling sec no one but
tho Doctor febl-f
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

PROPOSALS. FOR BUILDING THE
new Foundry NJ. 4. Church, will be reeeiytd
by the Committee, until 8p, M, April TN, 1864
when the bids will be opened In the church
No bid will be received except from actual build
The Committee reserve the right to reject any or
ali bids as may be best for the interests OF the
Bond and security will be given and required.
bidders are directed for plans and specifications
to the Architects, Messrs. Cluha and kAmmerhu-
ber iso Second street By order,
mi6-6t L. +. SIMPSON, Secretary.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND
Il large quantity Of OAK and PINE WOOD,
thoroughly seasoned and In good condition, which
he - prepared to deliver 10 purchasers In any part
OF the sity, at reduced prices. Also, Anthracite
aud Cumberland COAL, In quantities 10 suit pnr-
ehasers. Orders solicited at his new Wood Yard,
No. tss Twelfth street, between L and str eeth.
no6-tf F.E. CORBETT.
Daily national Republican., 1864-03-16
WnIrRnuRsr,s GA1LERr. 4s4 PHNNsYLyAN1I

WHITRHURsT's GALLERY, 434 PENNSYLVANIA
AyEEuE.-This celebrated establishment has just
been elegantly rehtted and furnished Has one OF
in this country, numbering over hftoen thousand,
embracing likenesses Of distinguished persons
both civil and military. LlkeneSses OF many Of
theso fallen In battle can be obtained here. For
superior work, Whitehurst outEtripping his COM
petitors, received medal at the Worlds Fair,
London. Particular attention In called 10 his new
imperial Photographs, also Visnetts now mueh
ought after. novl4-u