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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
UNION NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The underlined, who, by original appoint
ment, or subsequent designation to nll Vacan-
clcs, constitpte the executive committee Gre
ated by the Nation al Convention, held at Chi
Csgo on the 10th day OF May, 1850, do hereby
call upon all qualified VoterS who desire the
unconditional maintenance OF the Union. the
supremacy Of the Constitution, and the complete
suppression Of the existing rebellion, with the
cause thereof, by vigorous war and all apt and
efficient means, TO send delegates TO . conVen-
ton 20 assemble Rt Baltimore, on Tuesday, the
Ith day Of June, 1884, At II O'Clock, noon, for
he purpose Of presenting candidates for the
Offices OF President and Vice President OF the
United States. Each State having . represen-
tation ln Congress will be entitled to ~ many
delegates "a shah be equal to twice the number
y electors to which such State Is entitled in the
Electoral College Of the United States.
EDWIN MORGAN, New York, ChairmsA.
CHARLES ]. GILMAN, Maine.
,. BRAINARD, Vermont.
Il. II. ROLLINS, New Hampshire.
q GOODRICH, MAsIAchusetts.
THOmAsG G TURNER, Rhode Island.
GIDEON wELLES, Connecticut
DENNIHG DuER New Jersey.
EDWARD Nc PHERsON, PehnsylVAniA.
y. D sMITHERs, Delaware.
J. ,. WAGNER, Maryland.
THOMAS sPOONER, Ohio.
H. s. LANE, Indiana.
SAMUEL c. CASEY, Kentucky.
r. PECK, Illinois.
HERBERT NJ. HOXIE, Iowa.
AUsTlN BLAIR, Michigan.
CARL SCHURZ, Wisconsin.
W. D. WhsHBbRN, Minnesota.
CORNELIUS COLE California.
WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS, Kansas.
o. II. IRISH, NebFAskA.
JOSEPH GERHARDT, Dint. Of Columbia.
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PoLIcn CAsEs.--Sscond Prseinet..-Henry
Jackson, disordery conducts fined 81. Beverly
Fourth Precinet.-Mary HofmAu, disorderly con-
duotj bound over tokeep the peace. NJ. Donnelly,
a,sAultj security for court VIM. Burr, disorderly;
hnsd -. Alice Murphy, do; do. Catherine Dom
nelly, vAgrancyj fined 81. Mary +. thomas, do;
aned 81. Peter G Carrice, drunk and diSOTderly
hned %. James Conway, do; do.
FVh Preeind. .-beBjamin Boss, Grand larceny;
dismissed, Abraham Res, dot jail for hearing,
solanA Patterson, intoxioAtionI II ed 81.
Sirh Prscinct.-LouisA Beloyd, peLiuryi further
hearing. John Hinds, diSoFderly conduct; 81.
John Robinson, do; do.
Seuenh Prscinct.-JAmsa Johnson, selling liquor
to soldiers jail thirty days. Benjamin Kloeffe,
assault and bAtteryi dismissed. George smith,
escaping prison; military Robert K. BeorVille,
suspicious character; military.
EiShn Prseinei'-Amanda Roboy, diSorderly con
ductj nnsd S4.@. owen MoCArtOy, do.j S79t
Thomas tlunketi, vagrancyi warehouse so days
Lsonidas Scott nuisAIcS; dismiaced. Mary Mar
shall, selling liquor on Sunhayi hned s25. Frank
NIsh, resisting otficerj s4e4. WIN. DerVsre and
VIM. eonnoF, slsep In street; dismissed.
Tenth PTecfnet.-Andrew Ella on, intoXiSAtisn
1ned %. Matilda RylAnd, dol do. Mary Stephens
dissrderly condueti Ss. Matilda Light, do; -
Malachi Stepens, do.i S7,b5 VIM. Wedge, do. 81.
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rH1RTY-EIaHTu ooHsREss
SENATE.

FRIDAT, May 20, 1894. .
Mr.. Wilson introduced Joint resolution 10
authorize the President 10 call out mon BY
draft for one year, as follows;
That the President Of the United States is
hereby authorized, on and after the passage Of
this resolution, to call out for period not OK
ceeding one year such number Of men % the
exigencies OF the service may require, accord
Ing to the provisions OF theact approved March
3, 1868, entitled can act for enrolling and ca
ing out the national forces, and for other p ur-
poses," and the act approved February "a,
1854, entitled can act 10 amend an act entitled
AN act for enrolling and calling out the ma
tional forces, and for other purposes"
Referred to the Committee on Military Az
airs.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
Hon. Z. Q. Ingersoll was introduced by Hon.
Z. B. Washburne, and took the nee eesary oath
before entering upon his seat as the successor
of the late Hon. Owen Dovsjoy.
The House passed number OF private bills.
Mr.. Holman, Of Indiana, introduced a reso-
luton, that when the Houne adjourn to-day, II
be TO Monday, In order that members may have
leisure to visit wounded officers and soldiers
from their respective dis tricts, and sec that
they are properly cared foi'.
Mr.. Spalding moved to amend by saying
i" visit their female AcquaintapceS, etc.
Laughter.
This was declared to be out Of order.
The resolution, as intr oduced by Mr.. Hol.
man, was passed-yeas 7e;, nays ~. 3d..
Mr.. Webster, of Maryland, from the commit.
tee OF conference on the dlsagreeing amend
ments TO the bill establisb ing territorial gov
ernment for Montana, IN ade . report; which
he explained, namely; the Senate had amended
II, SO as to allow colored persons 70 vote; bui
tho report confined suffrage TO white male citi,
Eens Of the United States, and those who have
declared their intentiOn 10 hacome auch
Tho report was consurrel in-yeas 102, nays
Of
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

PHILADELPHIA, May 20.-Cinciunati papers
contain an interesting dispatch from Gauley
Bridge, West Virginia, giving an account OF q
brilliant victory by Gen. Averill on the right OF
the main body of Crooks army. On the 10th
Averill reached point within four miles OF
Wytheyille, where he encountered the enemy
1000 strong, under Gen. Sam Jones, and
fought them four hours, driving them. killing
and wounding many, aud capturing some
prisoners.
Under cover OF darkness the enemy retreated.
Our loss was l25 killed and wounded, aud
none missing.
Near Blacksburg Gen. AverIll commenced de-
Stroying the railroad, which was most efrec-
lively done to a point four miles east Of Chris.
tiansburg.
At the latter place a small force OF the enc
my hastily left, leaving two three-inch guns,
which fell into our hands.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

ErPHoiHnstrset'sI Ininitsble Hair RestOI-
ATIVE, NOT DYE, bnt restores gray hair to ITS
original color, BY supplying tie capillary tubeH
with natural GuItensnee, impaired by age or dis.
ease All inItaEiGHsoui dyes are composed OF lunar
sduItie, destroying the vitality and beauty OF the
hair and afford Of thsmGe elves no dressing. Heinz
streets Inimltable Cooring not only restores hair
10 its natural color BY an easy process, but gives
the hair a LUIURIANT BEAUTY, promotes ite
growth, prevents its falling of, Graduates dAE
druf' and impSrtB health and plcasantucaS to the
head 1t has GtOss the test OF time, being the or1-
ginaI HaiT ColOrinE, and ia constantly increasing
in iaVoP. used by both gentlemen and ladies 1t
IL sold By all respectable dealers, or can be pro
cured BY them Of the commercial agents,
D, s. BARNES 4 CO.,
2O2 Broadway, New York.
TIVE sizes, % cents AAd 81.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

DEPARTMENT SP STATE,
WLsmINoToE, NAV 10, lsel.

DEPARTMENT SP srATE,l
WARRINGTON, May 10, 1854.
Citizens Of the United States, holding com.
missions and recognized as Consuls OF foreign
Powers are not, by law, exempt from military
service, II drafted therefor. The mere enrol.
ment OF a citizen holding a foreign consulate
viii not be held to vacatc his commission; but
II he shall be drafted his eIequatur will be re-
voked, unless he shall have previously resigned,
in order that another Consul may be received
in his place.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

To he Edlor ofAs National Republican:
Coming across Capitol Hill this AorniHg, saw
horse just giving his last kick, breathing AAd
snOrting hard with glanderI. Another poor AMI
NAL was few feet from him. also in the last stages
OF thai hightful diIeAse. All around them were
evidences OF the lOAthsome malady that afflicted
them. should not SOme penalty attach to those
who turn out poor bruteS In this manner to die
and breed peHtilencOf
Near the spot, within = few feet Of these dis
GAsed horsss, were Alsrge number OF hungry cows,
ravenouSly tapping w every vestiEs Of grass and
may we not HuppOSe-ths infectious matter
likewise. Who can wonder that Death drives q
busy trade amongst US, when such scenes as these
are Witnessed Verify, life is held SheAply h'Ee.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

GUERRILLAs AT WoRK.-We learn that de-
tached bands Of rebel guerrillas have made
their appearance between Fredericksburg and
Belle Plain TO such an extent as to seriously
annoy the ambulances containing our wounded
soldiers, aS they are conveyed from tho front
to the former place, so that 1t has become
necessary to send strong escorts with each
train.
1t is not safe for persons going to the army
to go to the front without military escort.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

"THH CRISIS WHICH TAnIkrErsD TO DIVIDE
THE BRrnGDs OF THn UEIoH II PAST"
III sHALL NOT RETURN TO SLAVERY
ANY PERSON WHO Is FREE BY THE
TERMS OF THE PROCLAMATION, OR BY
ANY ACT OF CONGRESS"
81 PROCLAIM FULL PARDON TO ALL WHO
90Laso1.Y SWEAR To HEEonoRrH FAITHFULLY
aulPoRT, PROTECT, AND pBHHD THn CoNsT1.
rCrrcHo or THs UsrTED sTLTss, AID TIE US1os
,Frp STATES rHnhKUrDRR."
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

PHILADELPHIA, May 20.--The following ad-
ditional Bishops have just been elected by the
General Methodist Episcopal Conference D..
W. Clark, OF New York; E. Thompson, Of
Ohio; and Calvin Klngsley, of Erie.
->~Fhe following have also been elected: D. D..
Wheldon, OF New York, Editor OF Quarterly
Reviewj Daniel Wise, of Providence, editor OF
Sunday School Advocate; DR.. J. p. DurbIn, Of
Philadelphia, Missionary Secretary; and G. r.
Harris, Of Ohio, Assistant Secretary Of Mis-
sionary Society.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
THE VICTORY AT YAzoo CITY.
General Banks Ordered TO New Orleans
GuerrIIIas on the Rivers.

General Banks Ordered 10 New Orleans
GuerriIIRs on the Rivers.
CAIRO, May lS.-Thc steamer st. Patrick,
from Memphis, has passed up for St. Louis.
Her dates are Of yesterday morning.
In the late capture OF YaZoo City by Gen.
Macarthur, the rebels were badly worEted, and
lost largely in killed and wounded. Between
twenty and thirty thousand bales OF cotton are
reported 10 be in the vicinity Of Yazoo City,
six or seven thousand Of which are owned by
Union citizens, who bought IL before the city
was evaclAted by our forces last spring.
The future movements OF Gen. McArthur are
unknown.
General Banks has been ordered 10 report at
New Orleans.
An officer OF the steamer Commercial has
arrived at Memphis from Duvall's Bluff, and
reports that the rebels have erected battery
on the White river, at South Bend, near the
cutoff. Several boats are above, but do not
attempt to pass.
Two steamers have recently been fred into
In the Arkansas river, and a lady passenger on
one mortally wounded.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
PRESIDENT LINCOLN HEARTILY EN-
DORSED BY THE EHASSACHUSETTs
UNION STATE CONVENTION.
Wendell PhiIIips Makes an AbsrtIVs
speseh Against tho PTsEidsnt.

Wendell Phillips Makes an AbsrtIVs
Bposeh Against tho PTsEidsnt.
BosroH, Nay 1O.-Ths Union State Conven-
tion met to-day, and elected Governor Andrew,
william ClaflA and James T. Robinson dele
gates at large 10 the National Convention.
Wendell Phillips made his first appearance
in political convention, and spoke at length
in opposition to the denomination OF Abraham
Lincoln. The voice OF the convention, how
ever, was emphatieally against him, and the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted ;
Resolved, That tho integrity, hrmness, wis
dom, and humanity exhibited by the President
OF the United States during three years of his
Administration entitle him TO the cordial and
continued support Of the people Of the Repub-
lie, and that at the presept time no person can
be so fully commended by experience and per-
scnal character as 4 candidate for the next
Presidency as Abraham Lincoln. 81
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
MAYORS OFFICE, MAY II, 1864

FfoposAls will be received at this office until
MONDAY, the 9Id instant, for grading aud gravel
ing First street east, from II to X street north.
The gravel to be OF quality TO meet the approval
ofthe Commissioner and Assistant Com mmiIhiOncrB
and to bo nine inches In depth IN the centre taper
ing off to four inches towards the gutter line
Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for
ErAdlDg, and per square yard for graveling.
No part OF the appropriation will be paid unlogI
upon the written certificate or the CommisHoncr
and both the Assistant Commission that the
work has been properly executed.
VIM. DOUGLAS,
Commissioner Fourth Ward.
SAMUEL CASSIDY,
JACOB FISCHER,
myIseoT Assistant COmmiEsioners.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

THE GRHLT THROUGH MAH.-The reports
from the roads east Of this represent the storms
for some weeks back 10 have been exceedingly
trying to human and brute nerve. For seven
teen days the storm is said 10 have ragged fear
fully. The quadrupeds, with tho best Of pre-
caution and good driving, would at times get
beyond their depth In the snow, and founder
and splurge in their own tracks, till assisted
out again by the passengers. With continu-
alton Of the present drying weather, the roRds
will soon be good again and schedule time
made by the stagers. ReWI, AprH 2ih.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

A Troy paper states that at the very moment
when Gen. Wsdsworth fell on the field Of bat
tie, extensive preparations were being made to
celebrate thomarlage Of his only son with one
OF the most accomplished and beautiful ladies
Of that city.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

WARRINGTON CITr BmLH soc1Err.- The
thirty.ixth anniversary Of the above named So
Pour-Ana-A-halt street, on Monday evening, May
~, Al eight O'Clock. Addresses by Rev, Df. Tay-
Society. Ani bv New. Dr saytsii deiegSte ~ fbs
Ugited states Christian Commission, aud prob ,bly
others.
The President and Mrs. Lincoln fro intimated
their intento on to be present,
choir, embracing some Of the best musical
talent OF the city, will lead the singing. The public
are cordially invited.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

PADucAH, KY, May 2O.-The draft for Nc
Cracken county, Kentucky, was made yester-
day. Five hundred and forty-two names were
drawn, among them many merchants and bu-
siness men In Paducah. There was consid-
orable excitement but no disturbance. The
military lines are closed to prevent persons
drawn from leaving.
The names for Graves county are being
drawn to-day. Lexington county is TO be
drawn on Monday.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
The Rebel Fleet About to Make Demon.
strAtIop Upon tho Coast OF New EnE
land.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2o.-Ths EVenin0 B,Ills,
tin has the following:-- A letter from an officer
on an American war vessel, dated Dover, Eng
land, May 14th, contains the following i'm.
portant information.
1t has been made know to us through con-
federate naval officers that the Alabama was
coming here, and that the combined confed-
crate pirates are to make a demonstration on
our Northern coast as soon as they can get
ready.
The detention Of the RappahannQck and
non-arrlval OF the Alabama here postponed It
for over a month. This comes direct from
confederate officers aboard the vessels, through
spies.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

THAT "SToP wAToH."-Captaln James r.
McCunnigle, Ninth Massachusetts regiment,
called upon us to-day and exhibited the watch
which intercepted rebel bullet aimed at his
breast in the Wilderness battle on the 18th in
stant. 1t lsG gold hunting case watch, pre-
sented TO him by friend in Boston, about a
year ago. The mimic bullet struck 1t fairly and
was projected nearly through 1t, but remains
imbeddGd in the machinery OF the horologe.
Tue time piece saved Its poSsesIor from being
sent into eternity, and q severe confusion was
his only injury on this occasion. Captain
McCunnigle bears in his breast near tho collar
bone, rebel bullet received by him at the
bloody battle of Gaines Mil on the Peninsula,
The first trophy he cannot, and the last he WiII
not part with.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
MAJOR George ThIstIston DI,misssd the
Service

Msj. Gen. Wallace announces the result of
the court martial recently convened in BaltI-
more for tho trial Of Maj. George Thlstleton, ,
OF the 1st Maryland cavalry, that he was
found guilty of tho charge of "belng in the
habit of assoclatlng intimately and public
ly with Infamous women and prostitutes during
the past winter and this spring, SO as to bring
disgrace upon himself and the service, and to
subject his encampment to scenes disgusting
and disreputable TO his regiment" and that the
sentence of the court is that he ''be dismissed
the service"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

A VALUABLE sToP WAToH.--Capt. James F.
NcGunniEle, Of the 9th Massachusetts regi-
ment, was hit in the breast by bullet, In the
battle OF the Wilderness, but the missile was
stopped by his watch, (While his watch was
also stopped by the mlsIllc,) and thus his life
was saved.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

RUNAWAY HoRsBs.-Quite an excitement
WAS caused on Pennsylvania avenue, about six
O'Clock last evening, In consequence OF pair of
fright near the Capitol gate, from which place
they proceeded at rapid rate up the avenue 10
sixth street, whsre they came TO halt. nThe
hsrses and carriage were the property OF Mr.. " G.
FAINT The carriage was occupied by DR.. Hillen
and Mrs. FAINT, neither Of whom were Injured, not
The only damage caused by the race being a slight
Injury to the harness.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

DEArH OF A RESPECTED CITIzEN.-Mr. Flea
ger Lindsay died at his residence on seventh
street at 10 o'clock this forenoon. He was we'll
known and highly respected citizen Of Washing
ton, having been engaged In business here nearly
forty years
His funeral will be attended from his late resi-
dSnse Sunday afternoon, at two o'clock. Car
riageB will leave the residence OF Mr. Hudson
Taylor, SoA-inAW OF the deceased, corner Of Ninth
and D streets, At IN o'clock p. N.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

POLLOK ArroNTMRSTs.-Joseph Harbour,
vice Charles MsBee, sth precinct, was appointed
pAtrolmAn on yesterday by the Board OF MstTopol-
itAn Police Coumisuioners.
WIN. Penn Smith was appointed to duty at the
Metropolitan Hall.
T. W. Colslszier was appointed 10 LeofHer's
Gardens, on New York avenue.
The following resignAtiops sf policemen were
accepted: Barnard Bradley, 9TH prooinctj John II.
Mead, Bth precinct.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

THE NEW BILLIARD RooM.-The billiard
room, No, 90 King street, recently opened by
messTs Pierce and Bryant, has met with sucssFs,
so lar, beyond the expectations the propriStors
Tho patrons Of the establishment Prouo ounce the
PbelEn tAbles unparalleled for ecNFseJ aud hnish
The ten.pin alley attached to this establishment,
And under the charge OF Mr.. Nipple, familiATly
known as Ten-Pin jimmy has also entered
upon prosperous career. The citizens Of Alex
AAd Bryant call.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
AL EXAM DRIA NEW S

RELEASE OF STATE PRIsoHERs.-Francis Ro-
Iier, Of Maryland, opposite this city, and two gen.
tlsmen from Prince Georges county, together with
MessTs. wells aud Beach. residing In Alexandria,
arrested By order Of the provost marshall have
bssR discharged, after due exanination.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

81 The Confessions and Experience Of
AN INVALID, Published for the benefit, and sE
warning Rad cAUrIoE TO YOUNG MEN who suffer
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay OF MAJ
hoed, etc., HupplytnE at the same time THE MEAN
or SELF suRl. by enc who has cured himself a.
ter being put to great expense and injury throusl
medical humbug and quAekery.
BY enclosing q pOst-pAid sddrsssed envelope
btpsle copies may be had OF the author.
." NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ.
my yse-ly BEDFORD, Kings County, n. y.
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PAILRoAD TO FREDRRIoKsBURG.-T rail-
road from Aqua Creek to Fredericksburg is
expected to be In running order and in opera
tion next Sunday. This will greatly facilitate
transportation to the Army OF tho Potomac.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

BLACK vs.. BLAoK.-Last night, about S
O'Clock, q oolored man named Malachi stephens
wss arrested by oflicer Weeden, OF the Tenth pre-
ciuct, upon the charge Of beating black woman
named Emily Johnson. He was under the ihfu-
ence OF liquor at the time. Justice boswell fined
him s7.66.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

To The PUBLIC.-lt Is pretty reliably re-
ported by letter from Denver, Col. that large
amount Of rather clumsily executed oounteI.
felt groenbacks, 800, 80, and %, are now in
Colorado, and some Of them may soon be here,
Look out, and carefully examine greenbacEs
OF tho aforSnamed donominHtioDS, S,-DIsrst
NstOS,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

RAuAoAD ACCIDnNr-MdrroV Escdpe,-Thls
uaornipg, between 9 and O'Clock, whifntA train
was approaching the city, the rear car beeame un-
coupled from the othern, near the cou1try resi-.
denoe Of Clsrk Mills, Esq. nwas not kpown for
some time BY the ebgiuser, and in reversing the
engine he failed TO give by blowing his whistle
a proper signal to the communication train, which
was closely following.
The car was, therefore, run into by the commu-
tAtion train, aud several OF Its passengers, which
were principally members OF the 10th New York
the platform, and the engine upnp thnnl crush
inE the legs Of one soldier and iDiuring very
seriously the spine Of another. Several others
were slightly bruised
AT the same place, the 7.sO trails, going from
the city, of the track on heSount of the switch
being opened instead OF licked, and had col
lision with train from Baltimore. No IAhsen-
gers were injured. A great deal Of damage how
ever, was done to the ears.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

TEE LIcHr BRTaADE.-Tho notorious Ma
tlldA Light wAl arrested Last night, about twelve
o'clock, BY 0ftiesr Whitemore, OF the Tenth pre-
was In company with Mary stephens, whs was
also arrested by Ofnoer Weeden. They were at a
bAwdy houIe in Pear Tree alley, on the Island,
and abused the Propri0tretB. On their way to the
station house, Mary Stephens behaVed In a very
disorderly manner, arousing great many per-
JuStise Boswell Matiida, behaving little better,
was hnSd a..
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-05-20

CENTRAL GELRDHoUsE.-The following per-
sons were committed to this prison yesterday ::
George swan, supposed deserterj James O'BriSn,
for getting liquor for soldiers; David BiswaDger,
for selling sltiIenS' clothes 70 soldiers; Wm.
sehoonbom, for aiding soldiers to desert; John
Saver, dessrteri Michael Burns, suspicious char
Asterj three for drunkenness; Henry Elton, held
until further ordarsj Geo. Herman, held for exam
inAhon, and twenty without passes.