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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-25

TERMS OF THE SUPREME COURT
l. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUniBIA.-No,ice
Is hereby given that, by . rule Of the Court, It's
terms have been hxed ~ fo!lowai
GeTasrdl THMI.
Third Monday OF January.
First Monday OF May,
Third Monday OF October.
Tt1nlI oJhe Circuit Cot1f
In which alono Jury IL impAnneled Tor the trial
OF civil oAAes.l
First Tuesday of February.
Third Monday OF May.
First Tuesday Of November.
1eTmJ oJhs Criminal Cur,
First Monday OF March.
Third Monday OF June.
First Monday OF December.
Terms Of he DiIfriot Cow,
FIRST Monday OF Juno.
First Monday Of December.
Special TeTpu
First Tuesday OF January.
First Tuesday Of Februsry.
First Tuesday Of March.
First Tuesday Of April.
Third Monday Of May.
First Tuesday OF June.
First Tuesday OF July,
First Tuesday Of September
First Tuesday Of October.
First Tuesday OF November.
First Tuesday OF December.
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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-25

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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-25

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT
i the subscriber has obtained from the Orphans
lumbia, letters Parliamentary on the personal es-
tate Of Francis Schentg late of Washington oouDty
District Of Columbia, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
TO exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof to
the subscriber, or before the 18th day OF August
nexti they may otherwise BY law be excluded from
all benedt OF the said estate.
Given under my hand this lsth day OF August,
1864. ELIZA JANE sCHENIG.
anIk-WnWs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ).
The Senate military committee this morn
ing took up the bill reviving the rank of Lieut..
General, recommending Gen. Grant for the
position. Mr.. Washburn of ILL.,, was before
the committee. They will probably agree to
the House bill.
The select committee on emigration is ma
turing very important bill to encourage emf
grafton TO this country. INDECENT emigrants
will receive pecuniary aid.
The House committee on military affairs
will probably agree to exempt Quakers from
the draft.
The committee on ways and means have
agreed to the Senate bill increasing the pay of
inspector of customs one dollar day. Mr..
Chase recommends the measure.
The Chief Of the military detective force of
this District reports that during the month of
January W commissioned officers were arrest
ed for various offences, and 620 enlisted men,
The Legislature of Virginia, at Alexandria,
has indefinitely postponed the election of a
U. s. Senator in place of Mr.. Bowden, demo-
crat.
Owing to the failure of a previous contrac-
tor the Navy Department has taken precau-
tions to have the work of raising the sunken
vessels at Norfolk and vicinity faithfully per-
formed, and the offer must be accompanied by
the guarantees of responsible parties that the
contract will be executed il awarded. The
wrecks are the Cumberland, Congress, Merri-
mac, Raritan, Columbia, the small Whitehall,
and the ne-ofbattle-ships Pennsylvania Del
aware and Columbus.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
Knoxville and Gen. TilIson,

AS the most stirring news may be looked
Tor at any moment from Knoxville and East
Tennessee, it will be interesting to many of
your readers to know who is in immediate
command of that city and the surrounding
country. According to the last reports from
that quarter, the rebel outposts were within
six miles OF Knoxville, and appearances indi-
Gated that a blow would be struck by them
upon some part of our long line, at an early
day. In this connection the following general
order Of one of our own Brig. Gen. who left
the State in command OF Battery and has
won his way to his present position, will assure
all who know him that wherever the blow falls
it will find him prepared, and, however fierce
the attack there will be the most determin ed
resistance.
Lieut.. Deane who is mentioned in the order.
has been already recommended to the Senate
by the Secretary Of War for promotion as
Captain.
HDQUAR. CHER ARTTL'RY, DEProF THE ONO
KNOXVILLE Tenn, Jan. 2, 1864.
General order, No. /.
In compliance with Special Orders No. 1873 Head
quarters Department of the Ohio, hereby. assume
command Of the Defenccs of Knoxville, Loudon
and Kingston.
The following named officers are announced as
spected accordingly;
II. W DEAsE, Acting Asst Adjt Gen.
IN A. FERRY, Aid-de-Camp.
Ii. i. w ). NkFf. Abide amp
DAVID TILLsoS, Brig Gen
Chief OF Artillery Department of the Ohio
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Items from Southern Sources.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ..
The Richmond Sentinel of Monday says two
steamers, the Pet and Hercules. have run
through the blockade into Wilmington.
Mobile, Jan. 30.-A special dispatch from
Okolona, Miss. says the 18th Miss. regiment
entered Corinth this morning and captured
quantity of arms, etc. The Yankees left as
they entered.
Charleston, Jan. 30.--The bombardment Of
Sumter closed at dark last night; $50 shells
were thrown, of which 1919 struck. 1t was
renewed this morning with an so, 100 aud
200-pounder parrot and 10 inch Columbiad.
The flag staff was shot down yesterday but
was soon replaced by the garrison under
rapid and accurate fire. The men repeatedly
waved the flag in the face Of the enemy, and
waved their hats in triumph after hosting the
flag The bombardment has continued all
day. The fire was mostly directed against
the western walls. Three persons only have
been wounded since the bombardment COM
menced.
Charleston, Jan. 3l.-The enemy keeps up
the bombardment by day but ceases at night
No damage of Consequence has been done to
the fort. The gre on the city was resumed at
9o'clock Saturday night The shots averag-
ing one every ten minutes and on Sumter one
every five.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
Netc York Market.

NEW YORK, Feb 8.
Cotton-heavy and dropping sales 450 bales at Sac
Tor middiing upands.
Flour-receip,s 93es bbs; sales 1900 bbIs; State
and Western quiet and about &c lower; Superfpe
State - g 60; Extra do 9 IS a 90; choice 05
4 70; Round Hoop Ohio IS "a 55; choice do
" d 30; Superfne Western 80 a IS; Extra do
% GI 30; southern quiet; sales 500 bills; Mixed
70 good % as Is: Fancy and extra 20 q IL 90;
Canada quiet and declining; sales 40 bbs;; com.
40.
Wheat-quiet and heavy; sales Sc. 600 bush Ch,ca-
60 Spring 50 q 90; Milwaukee Club Sc a SO:
Milwaukee Amber 80 R Gil; Winter Red Western
10 g 40; Michigan Amber 20 q 49,
Corn-opened with a fair demand chiefly on spec.
uiation; Mixed Western shipping / ~ a 33 in
store, with sales OF AZ 600 bushels The regular
A leading speculator then entered the market and
bought ltl,oO bushels at prices ranging from l 81
g 4oi sales 5000 bushels Yellow Jersey At lo a.
20.
0ats-quet and q &c better; Canada IS a 90.
State So g 80; Western 90 CaSl.
Beef-steady; sales 500 bbs; Country mess 90
q 200,
Pork.quiet and unchanged; sales 60 bbls.
Cut Meats-quiet and frmer.
Dressed Hogs-frmer; sales at 8 % 81 for Western
Iard--dull and heavy; sales $50 bbls at I3 a. l3ic
including very choice at 49,
Butter frmer; Ohio % az IS; State % "a S.
Whiskey-tuiet; es 450 bbis al so "a e.
Rice-dnl; sales 10 bags Rangoon at II "a slc
Sugar-steady; sales $50 hhds New Orleans Iii;
English Island l2i a 10.
Cofee-dull.
Molasses-irm; New Orleans IS 80.
Naval Stores-quiet and firm.
Freights to Liverpool--dull; Flour l0Jd; Grain I'd
for wheat in ships bags.
Wool-actiye and firm: sales ls0 600 bales domes-
tic fleece at Il a s2! leo do pulled at T3i q s0 300
do African at 50 a 81; 900 do Demskoe at 81 a As;
and 1000 Cape and Mestiza on private terms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

An adjourned meeting of the Board of
Trade was held at their rooms last evening,
President Hersey presiding.
Messfs. John L. Palmer, VIM. H. Foye, Jolt
Grant, Charles =. Kimbal, James Freeman
and Henry Robinson were elected members
J. o. Brown, Esq, from the committee APP
pointed to draw up memorial to the Legis-
lature, praying for the repeal of the law tax
ing bank stock owned by non-resdents, pre-
sented a memorial to that effect, which, upon
motion Of Jonas II. Perley, Esq, was accept
ed and adopted unanimously.
1t was voted that the memorial be signed
by the President, and be sent to George w.
Woodman, Esq, one of the representatives
from this city, TO be by him presented to the
Legislature.
1t was also voted that petition in aid of
this memorial be prepared by the Secretary
10 be signed by citizens outside of this Board.
On motion Of Mr.. o. NJ. Marrett, il was
voted that the Managers be recommended TO
subscribe for twenty-five copies of Willis
History of Portland, the same TO be for the
use of the Board.
The subject of bringing fresh water into
the city was postponed to the next meeting.
Adjourned TO Friday evening, Feb. 18th,
IL o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
BY TELEGRAPH
TOTHE
Portland Daily Press.
XXxVIII O0NGREss---Tirst Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.

HOUSE.
The House refused to adjourn until Mon
day and then proceeded TO vote on Mr. Hol-
mans motion to table the resolution amenda-
tory of the conflscaton act. The motion was
disagreed to- against 50.
Mr.. Ashley, of Chic. proposed that two
speeches be allowed on each side, and that the
questinn shall be taken after the passage of
the embodiment act.
The opposition side were willing for this.
but Mr.. Stevens objected, saying the majority
should rule.
Several motions were made and voted on
by yeas and nays to delay tme when an ac-
commodation was arrived at concerning ae-
ton on the joint resolution, viz: that Blair
of Mo-, Smith of KY, and Pruyn of NY,
shall speak, when the vote shall be taken.
Mr.. Blair OF Mo-, opposed the pending reso-
luton, saying it was an issue between the
President and those who, as party, support
ed him.
Mr.. Smith, of KY, favored the conGscation
OF all rebel property, and said we should whip
down this helish rebellion.
Mr. Pruyn, of n. Y, made speech against
secession, but claiming the right to insist on
the administration acting in obedience to the
constitution.
The resolution was passed 81 against A.
The joint resolution, as passed, amends the
joint resolution of July, 1862, by making it
read, that no punishment or proceeding under
it shall be construed as to work forfeiture of
the estate OF the offender, contrary to the Con-
stitution of the United States, provided that
no other public warning or proclamation, under
the act of July, 1862, chapter 95, section 6, is
or shall be required than the proclamation of
the President, made and published by him on
the 18th OF July, 1862, which proclamation so
made, shall be received and held sufficient in
all cases now pending, or which may hereafter
arise under said act
At five o'clock the House adjourned until
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
ye,c Orleans Market,

NEW ORLEAKs jan 90
The Efa's financial column state, that the week
closes firm for money the rates showing an advance
Of &c on New iark, 2! g per cent ON foreign ex.
chango, ana per cent on specie.
Stocks and other securities have been in increased
demand at higher prices. Sales of gold were made
after the receipt of New York adviccs per George
Cromwell at 63i 9 "a premium. Silver is held at So
q &c. Sterling exchange l13.
Cotton-The sales of the week are 1000 bales; sales
to-day, 23th, 60 bales at s3c for low iniddngs and
Iec for good do also 90 bales by auction at sc for
strict ordinary 7sic for mddling, and "a for Sea
Island. Estimated total sales to day go bales tho
market closing stiff at the following quotations
Ordinary, &c; low middling. ia a. 1Sl; good "a !:
good midding, 50; strict middling, 81 These rates
show an advance of PC on ordinary, and a SC on
higher grades.
Sugars-Thc sales on the 9th were 600 hhds. AZ an
advance of To- Sales on tine 2sth were 500 hbds AT
IL q l3lc for prime and 10, a l4lc for yellow being
an advance OF q ac y ID yesterday 3 prices
Molasses-on the 9th the sales were loco bbs Mt
an advance of Be gallon on the week. On the 18th
the sales were 800 bbls at SAC for ordinary 81 "a 5Sc
Tor prime, Gle for choice, and Gale for syrup
Flour is in good demand at 90 for superine and
s05for choice, with sales of 500 bbls Tor the two
days.
Corn-The stock is light, with sales of $50 sacks
white Western AZ 20.
Hay-Prime Northern 62 90 D ton
Freights-by steamer to New York lie for cotton
90 " Md for sugar; sailing vessels, IS b bae Tor
cotton, 70 y hid for sugar, and 4oc y gallon for
molasses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

PREBLE HoUsE.-We men toned, few
months since, the projected additional wing
TO be built to this first class hotel. We have
now the satisfaction Of announcing that the
work is completed, and the Preble street ex-
tension over the rear of Mr.. c. w. Robinson's
store is now ready for occupancy. Mine host
Adams showed us about the premises yester-
day, and while surprised to note the original
extent of the hotel, we were glad to be in
formed that this additional space is required
by the increasing demand for hotel accommo-
dation in this city. The new rooms are ar
ranged expressly for families, there being one
and in most cases two parlors connecting with
bedroom having large clothes-presses. The
parlors are neatly frescosd by Schumacher,
and furnished with all the modern improve
ments and with appropriate furniture, warm
and cold water, open CRATES, and inside blinds
All OF the appointments of the house are of
the first order, and the worthy landlord is
ever ready.to attend to the wants and COM
forts of his dodgers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

HoRsEMANsIuP.-Mr.D ID. Magner, the ia
nous horse trainer, gave another exhibition
of his skill at Robnson's Riding School last
evening, and demonstrated to the entire salts
faction of the numerous gentlemen present
that he understands most thoroughly the sci
ence of training horses successfully. His
power over the most vicious and unmanage-
able horses is truly surprising, and the knowl-
edge which he imparts is such as every farmer
who raises horses, and all who have the man.
agement of these noble animals, should be
possessed of; and we trust those of our citi-
zens who are interested in such matters will
not allow Mr.. Wagner TO leave the city until
he. has held at least one school here. After
exhibiting his favorite horse .'Turco" in some
of his tricks, Mr.. Magner tried his skill in
training several colts and horses with perfect
success. A mule, possessing all the distinc-
tive qualities Of his kind, was introduced by
his owner, and soon gave ample evidence of
his mulish characteristics, but he was readily
brought into such entire subsection as to call
forth the warmest applause of the audience.
At the close of the exhibition Mr. Wagner
announced that he would open a School at
Robinson's Riding School, on South street
next Monday afternoon, at halfpast o'clock,
and expressed the wish that two or three un-
manageable horses might be brought forward
at that time. The horsemen in this city and
vicinity will doubtless see that there is full
school.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

The above form of proposals will be adhered to as
closely as practicable other forms will be received
by the Department and duly considered.
proper guarantee that the bidder il able 10 fulfil
the contract certified 70 by the clerk of the
District Court or the United States District Atior-
ney must accompany the proposal, or il will be re-
jected.
An oath of allegiance to the United States Gov
ernmenf must also accompany the proposal.
The contract viii be awarded TO the lowest respon-
sibie party or parties, who win be duly notified
by mail or otherwise, that their bids are accept
Cd and they will immedistely be required 10 enter
into contract under bonds 10 the of IS 900.
Bonds to DO properly certified 10.
bidders may be present in person, when the pro-
posals are opened.
The Post Office Address of tho parties proposing
must be distinctly written upon the proposal
Proposals must be addressed TO Henry Jahns son,
Medical s. X, and Puryeyor,u $. A, Washington,
ID. T..
Tho d partmeni reserves the right to reject any
all bids desmed unsuitable.
HENRY JOHNSON,
N. =. X, aud Paryeyor, u. 4. A., Washington d. G..
Printed forms Of Proposals can be had At this
Office, ieb5 tfs5
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
Gen. Early Driren from Moorsjietd-Peter
burg i'm our Possession.

WHEELING, Va, Feb 5.
Gov. Foreman received the following from
Gen. Kelly this morning 81 have just re-
ceiyed dispatch from Col. Mulligan. After
six hours fighting he has driven Early from
Moorileld, and his cavalry are pursuing, and
was sharply engaged with Rosser ON the
South Fork at the date of dispatch.
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.
The Herald has received the following dis
patch tonight:
In the Field. FEB. 4, 6 r. M-After six
hours hard fighting Col. Mulligan drove Gen.
Early from Moorefeld, and then sharply en-
gagged Gen. Rosser on the South Fork. We
have met with signal and brilliant success.
In the Field, Feb 5.-Gen. Early has been
compelled to retreat up the south fork of the
South Branch to the Shenandoah Valley in con-
sequence OF the vigorous manner in which he
has been attacked and pursued by Gen. Keily's
forces. Orr combinations have proved sue
cessful in defeating the enemy's designs. We
have taken quite number of prisoners, and
recaptured many of those taken from us. Our
forces drove the enemy out of Petersburg
The enemy has lost Il large number of men by
desertion. Deserters continue to come in and
give themselves up.
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To Rai,road Con,rac,ors.

fGNHE Portland and kennebec Railroad Company
Il viii receive proposals until the tenth OF the
present month, for grading that portion of their
new track which lies between the mouth OF the Cum
bcrland and oxford Canal and the iptersf ciion of
their present track north OF Danforth street, in
Portland
Also for masonry for the abatments of a Bridge
scross Danforth street, and for the wood work OF
said bridge.
Propcs sails for the whole. any part of said work
will be considered the Company reserving the right
to accept any portion OF such proposals as ii may
d. EN- expedient.
Specifications, with profile of the work may DO
seen at the Office of the Engineer, near the gas
works. G. j. MOVES,
Engineer of Z. g. X. r. X Co.
Portland, Feb 2. 1854. feb3 DIS tfeb9
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Religious Notices.

~ The Washingtonian Society hold meetings
every sunday evening, at Sons of Temperance Hall,
1858 Congress street, commencing at O'Clock. The
public are invited. If
Miss Nellie J. Temple, medium, of Vermont,
VIII lecture in Mechanics Hall TO morrow afternoon
and evening, ut 3 and O'Clock
Subject-"The doings and undoings of Creeds."
Sunday schoolat 81, Conference at II o'clock
"a Elder +. II. Berick will preach in the Second
Advent Hall tomorrow, at the usual hours. Seats
tree.
eR-Rev w. A. Start of Mass, will preach in
Union Hall to morrow morning and afternoon.
Sabbath School Immediately alter the morning
service.
ER-Service and sermon may be expected at St.
Luke's Church on Sunday evening, at O'Clock.
-7-Rev. Mr.. Harrington, of Bridgewater, will
preach at Park Street Church tomorrow moin ming
and afternoon.
az The Monthly Sabbath School Concert of the
West Congregational Church will take place to-
m )rrow evening at o'clock.
~ Rev Mr.. Southworth, of westbrook, will be
absent from bis people tomorrow, aud Rev. Geo.
Walker, OF State Street Church, in this CITY, will
supply his pulpit in the afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

The meeting of this Association for lectures
and debates was held last evening and the fol
lowing resolution was up for discussion:
Resoiced, That it is the duty OF our Legislators TO
act upon the Recommendation of the Governor and
Attorney General and cause the enforcement OF
capital punishment according to the Statute made
and provided.
The debate was opened by Mr.. Foster in
the negative. He met the statement that the
death penalty was essential to the safety of
society. He contended that the enlightened,
humane portion Of the people did not general
ly demand the death penalty as had been con-
tended-that capital punishment is not the eff
spring of high state of civilization, but the
opposite-said the bible went against capital
punishment instead of sanctioning it-that the
death penalty does not lessen the amount of
crime; presenting numerous cases to sustain
his position.
Mr.. Patten replied in the afiirmative-he
said the object of punishment was to deter
Others from committing crime--reviewed the
arguments of those who spoke in the affrlna-
tive on the previous evening, and said in con-
tending for the war they occupied an incon-
sistant position.
Mr.. Foster continued his argument in the
affirmative, by saying that public executions
were now admitted to have a demoralizing
effect. He contended that the increase of
crime dated from two public executions in this
State, which, in his opinion, was the legitimate
result.
Mr.. Pingree did not understand why the
witnessing OF an execution should increase
crime-said the people demanded capital pun
ishment, aud the voice of the people is the
voice of God-the people can delegate to the
State the right to take the life OF the murderer
there should be sympathy for the family and
and friends of the victim as well as for the
criminal.
Mr.. Nash could not see the advantage of
hanging-thoughs its tendency was to increase
crime-thought State had no right to take
the life Of subdued man.
Mr.. Barnes went in favor of the death penal
ty-did not believe executions increased crime
spoke Of the case OF Holmes-thought he
ought TO have been executed.
Mr.. Blanchard said there was a better way
of dealing with a murderer than taking his
liie--if the time allowed for repentance makes
him good man he is then fit to live, and il he
did not repent he was not fit TO die-the death
penalty chcapens human life and prepares per-
sons to take the life of their fellow men.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Pat
ten, Foster and others, and decided ia the
negative.
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JtasHfugiou Remarks

NEW YORK, Feb. ).
The Commercials special Washington dis
patch says The House Military Committee
to-day declined to continue the consideration
of the CONSUMPTION bill to the exclusion of all
other business. They also settled an impor-
tant question respecting private property de-
stroyed by order of the Government for mill
tary purposes. They do not think it expedi-
ent to appropriate public money for the pay
ment of such claims.
The amended tax bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means to-day, and it
is to be considered on Monday. 1t Is ques-
tionable whether they will adopt the Senate
amendments.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-02-06

CITY HALL CLocK.-Some weeks since the
City Council voted that clock should be
placed in the New City Hall. Such clock
has been furnished by Messrs. f. Howard e.
Co., Boston, from design by Mr.. N. j. Gill
man of this city, and will be placed in the hall
next week. 1t is an eight day time-piece,
with marble front, the dial being of the diane
ter Of IS inches. 1t is to be placed on the
wall opposite the entrance doors, where it
will be in full sight of all the audience.