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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16

In justice to the Navy Department it should
be known that 1t Is not its fault that Whining.
ton, ". C., Is, and has been for the last two
years, the principal port of entry for the block
ade runners. In his speech last Thursday eve.
ming, Mr.. Seward desired the crowd to urge
upon Secretary Welles that he should close up
that port, and that then he should have less
trouble with his foreign relations. This, in
view Of the facts, was, though no doubt unin-
tentionally, unjust. For two years the Navy
has been ready at any time to do It's part for
the occupation OF the port, but has not been
able to obtain the cooperation of the War De-
psrtment, which Ia essential 10 any effective
operations in that quarter, although constantly
and persistently urged upon ii.
The Navy has done the best possible thing,
under the circumstances, by establishing q
blockade which has been increasing in strin-
gency until now the captures are so numerous
that 1t is believed the business has become un-
profitable.
It Is hoped that the time is not distant when
the occupation Of the place may obvlate the
necessity Of maintaining a large blockading
neet there, and wipe out the disgrace which
must attach to the failure to wrest from the
rebels their only valuable or available seaport
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16

u-s. T.-isGU.-X.-Persons or sedsntsry
habits troubled with weakness, Iassitude, paipits.
ton Of the heart, lack OF appetite, dstress after
eating, torpid liver, constipation, ac, deserve to
suffer If they will not try the celebrated
PLANTATION BITTERs,
which ara now recommended by tho highest mehi-
cal authorities, and warranted to produce an In
mediate beneficial effect. They are exceedingly
agreeable, perfectly pure, and must superoede all
other tonics where healthy, gentle stimulant 10
required
They purify, strengthen and invigorAte.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an AEtidote 10 change OF water and
Diet
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late
hours.
They Htrcng then the o. stem and enliven the mind
They prevent mIasmsto nnd Intermittent fevers
They purify tho breath and SeldIty Of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cue Diauhea, Cholera and Cholera Nor.
bus.
They cure Liver Complaint aud Nervous Heal.
ache
They make the weak strong, the languid brill
liant, and are exhausted NATURES great Testorer
They are composed OF the celebrated Calissya
bark, wintargreen, sSsrafrAs, roots and herbs, all
pTeBerved In perfectly pure st. CroiX rum. For
particulars sec circulars and Testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware OF imposters. Examine every bottle. Sec
that 1t has d. s. Barnes signature on our private
u s. Stamp over the cork, with plantation scene,
and our hrm signature on fine steel plate en-
craving on side label. See that our bottle 10 not
rehlled with spurious and deleterious stuff. We
DEFY ANY person TO match the taste character OF
our goods Any person pretending to sell Plsnta.
tion Bitters by the gallon in bulk is an impos-
ter. We sell only In our log cabin bottle. Any
person initiating this hottie, or selling any other
material therein, whether called Plantation Bit
ters or not, 10 criminal under the U. S. Law, and
will be so prosecuted by us. We already have our
eye on two parties rehling our bottles, &c, who
will succeed In getting themselves into close quar-
tiers. The demNnd for Drakes Plantation BItters
from ladies, eorgymen, merchants, sc, Is per-
feetly incredible. The simple trial OF bottle 10
the evidence VIC present OF their worth anG superb
ority. They are sold by all respectable druggists,
grooers, physicians, hotels, saloons, steamboats,,
and country stores.
r. H. DRAKE X CO..
Su2i-eo2m 2O2 Broadway NY
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FOUR OCK. PM.


IloN. REuBsS Z. FENroN, Governor elect Of
New York, is in the city and at the National.
MAJ. GEN. BANKS and staff arrived from
New York this morning II is understood that
the General leaves this evening for the front.
GEN. BANEs is still at Willards'.
SPEAKER CoLFAx Is stopping In Brooklyn, at
the residence Of Mr. Henry A. Bowen,
MAJ. GEN. CANDY was shot in the groin by a
guerrilla on the 9Th instant while passing up the
White river on board OF the gunboAt Cricket. II
is feared that the wound 10 mortal.
LIEUT.. GEN. scoTT once more begs to be
spared BY espondentu-prinoipally applicants
for autoEraphs-ashee he cannot answer one In thirty.
THB Princess Louis Of Hesse (Alce of Eng
lsnd) was safely delivered OF daughter al Darn
stadt, on the lat inst
THB Military Commission at Fortress Mon
roe have found Miss r. n. Gllbes guilty on the
chsrge Of violation Of the lawB and customs of
war, by holding and assisting others to hold cor.
respondcnce with the enemy, and running contra
bHud goods into the c lemy's lines. The Comms.
sion have sentenced her to pay toc Of fve hun
dfod dollars.
GEN. A. D. KAUTZ, Army OF the James; Sen-
ator ConnCss and Hon. 7. u. shannon, California.
and Judge Lowe, Monticello, are at the Metropoi-
tan Hotel, New York.
GEN KARHs, ParkerSburg; Senator Wilson,
Massachusetts; Hon. q. sooheld, Union county,
Pa, are At the Astor House.
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Affair. on the Lower A,is.ls.Ippr.

CAIRO, Nov. II Tho steamer Luna from
New Orleans on the 9TH inst, arrived q. this
port to-day. She discharged 1000 bbls. pork
at Memphis. Thirteen transports were living
north of the White river. The steamer Bali.
una was fired into when OF Rock Island. A
gnnbOat was 5hclllng the woods oil that place
when the steamer Luna passed.
Several attempts of the rebels to cross from
Texas, with cattle, over tho Mississippi, for
Hoods army, have been frustrated by the gun
boats. The enemy, leaving the main portion
OF his army, with a force numbering about
5000, had crossed the Black river. Col Far
rar, commanding at Eidala, started in pursuit
OF them, but the enemy fastening his move
ment, broke camp and moved his cattle beyond
the river. Farrar, however, dashed on to n
cross road, drove the guards, captured one
third of the cattle, dispersed the remainder,
| and captured Brig. Gen. Carver.
| rebel flag of truce reached PaducRh yes
terday, requesting an exchange Of citizens for
the prisoners they had captured on the steam,
boat but the request was refused.
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BY TE l. Il q IS \ l. II.
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
The NebslI Attempt n Sharp Game-Gsn.
Eran WounIr,

Correspondence OF tho Assoc htod Press.
HEADQUARTERs ARMY or THE POTOMAC,
Nov. l5.-The rebels have lately been playing
a sharp game in n3rt Of part Of our line near
the Appomattox. At this poInt there Is c small
creek in front Of our works, across which they
have built dam, which has threatened to force
back our picket line 10 dangerous extent. To
counteract this project Gen. Egan had devised
works, which he superntendCd personally
On visiting a part of the line Sunday night
a rebel sharpshooter succeeded, after several
attempts, in wounding him; the ball entering
the right forearm, passing diagonaliy down
several inches, and ont ct the wrist. The
wound is a very painful one, but fortunately
not dangerous. He goes home tomorrow, on
a leave Of twenty days and 1t Ia hoped he will
be able to return to his command by the time
his furlOugh expires.
Another sharp fight occurred between the
pickets last night, about 10 O'Clock, which
lasted about an hour, without, Il Is believed,
any noticeable result.
". d. Mg(;pFr ~
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16
THE RECEPTION OF GEN. BUTLER
AND FAMILY IN NEW YORK.

The grand ovation rendered to Gen. Butler
and family at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Mon.
day evening was one Of the most brilliant re-
ceptions ever given in the great metropolis.
It was q well-deserved compliment to one who
has made himself nobly conspicuous from the
outbreak Of the war as an efficient and uu-
swerying patriot. The hotel during the even
ing was thronged with thousands OF persons,
comprising large share OF the wealth, beauty,
enterprise, and industry of the city.
Among those introduced to the General were
DR.. Parker, Rev. Messrs. II. W. Beecher, Lud-
low, and Smith, DR.. McClintock, Police Com
missioner Acton, Capt. F. c. Wagner, Gov.
ernos Wright and Gardiner, Hon. Richard
Schell, Gen. Dix and staG, Gen. Van Vliet,
Norris Ketchum, Rev. Dr. Bellows, Rev. j. ?.
Thompson, Commodore Esgan, Capt. Howe,
Judges Potter and Bockes, J. B. Hoxie, Ethan
Allen, &c.
The whole affair was admirably managed,
and the committee who had 1t in hand deserve
thanks for the liberality as well as the order
with which the proceedings were conducted
The guests entered the private door OF thu
hotel on Twenty-thlrd street, whence they as
csnded to the spacious halls of the second
story. Gen. Butler occupied one corner OF the
large ladies' parlor, and his wife and daughter
snotherifnd the company, as each party ar
rived, was presented to them in turn. A sup
per was prepared In one of the side rooms
and an excellent band enlivOned the hours hy
music.
About ten O'Clock Gen. Butler was welcomed
in brief address, by James wsdsworth, Esq.
OF New York, to which Gen. Butler replied
His able and eloquent speech will be found il
nnother cnlurnp
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Tn. Volcano or rurri.ibs.

The Costa Rica papers have found out what
occasioned the late shower Of ashes In the val.
Icy Of St. Jose. It had It's origin In the volcano
Of Turrialba. The Pdeetd Official says,
"The aches continued falling during three
days and three nights in the valley ofsan jose,
exciting much alarm in the minds Of the in.
habitants. The Governor of Cartilage was In
duced TO send a commission Of mountain tray
elers to inspect the volcano, which had been
emitting for several days columns of dense
smoke. On the 10th the commissioners started
from Cartilage, and on the Goth reached the
farm OF Gan Martin, where the ashes lay one
foot thick on the ground, increasing In depth
as they reached the lagoon, where they en-
camped at the foot of the volcano. During the
night they were alarmed at the constant sub
terraneous noises which proceeded from the
bowels Of the earth, and sounding like the de-
donations OF angry surges on rock.bouud bar
rier.
On the 30lh they ascended to the summit of
the volcano. A mass of smoke was rSing,
twice the height OF that which was seen during
the last eruption In February. Its color was
between black and green, and was mixed with
huge volumes OF blue flame, accompanied with
violent trCmors Of the earth, and deep, rumbling
sounds. After the smoke and flames had been
vomited out, one wide crater was seen, almost
round, and deep as the vertable portals of
ish and black hue, as If lined with resinous
compound. From the profound depths of the
crater a pestiferous odor ascended, and the
rumbllng sounds at each moment became more
and more alarming.
The mountaineers noted that San Carries, the
north peak of the crater, had entirely disap-
peared into the abyss. The mountain, very
large one, is entirely covered with the ashes TO
the depth OF three feet, and the country around,
for nine miles from the mountain, Is also cOv-
cred with ashes.
On the east eide of the volcano, and about
five hundred yards from the crater, stream
has appeared, whose waters arc extremely acid,
and perhaps containing sulphuric acid. On
the northeast side, toward the source of the
river Torfugero, all vegetation has been de-
stroyed for many leagues. The mountaineers
declare that at every step the earth seems to
rock to and fro under them; and that the heavy
torrents Of cold rain, and want OF fire and other
difficulties, did not permit them to remain
longer than four hours.
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were kind enough TO suggest, look upon this
victory as one which has decided the war-de.
clded It not In a military point OF view, but in
that overpoworiug civil point Of view which
decides the fate Of nations everywhere. To
this II may be apswered, and to that answer |
desire for q moment to call your attention, 60
that every man may work out In his own mind
much more clearly than any suggestion of
mine could do, the problem that II we 60 on
with the strength and strlngcncy that have
suggested, how shall we live in the same land
with the men whom we thus tlghll Again, Let
US go to the teachings OF history, and we will
draw from the history OF that nation which We
are proud to call our mother land.
Every considerable estate In England under
Cromwell passed through the courts, or com
missioners Of conhscatlon. Every consldera.
bic household fought against every other con.
siderable household; the people fought against
the mobiles and the MOBILES against the people;
and yet, when the king came to his own again
after time, the nation came together, ce-
mented In friendship, never to be divided there
after. is there any difficulty, then, looking at
the teachings of history, In tho Anglo-Sax on
race knowing how to live In equity and peace,
amity ard friendship, with those with whom
they have had a fight Is II not a well-known
rule that those with whom we have fought bit.
terly, after the fight Is over, are the ones who
become the most endearcd to us, aud we are
lnc lnOTt ItauO 10 lahe lnOn Dy tue mana (
Therefore, see no difficulty in every good man
Of the North and every good man OF the South
coming together and letting by-gones be by
cones.
As have said desire to cXLnguish all the
bad men, so far as this country Is concerned.
Allow me, without trespassing further, to say
that am glad to tender to the citizens of New
York, who have so kindly come here this eve
ming to do honor to the Government which
represent, my most sincere and heartfelt
thanks, and TO say to those now collected, who
have done me the honor to declare that the
presence Of United States troops here tended
TO prevent all disorder, that the influence Of
good men, all tending in one direction, did far
more TO maiotain the peace and quiet of the
city.
again return my thanks, and am happy to
bid you God speed on the morrow, when leave
for the armies now in operation in the field.
Loud applause.
Three cheers were given for Gen. Butler.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was then called
for, and made a few witty and pleasant re-
marks.
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We are pleased to learn that in view Of the
reported crossing Of the Potomac by few
guerrillas, the people OF the border towns in
Pennsylvania are organizing companies for
their own defence. This exhibition of common
sense and Of manllness, though rather late, Is
credltable to them. Had they pursued the same
course for two or three years past, Instead OF
waiting for the military to rescue them, the
greater part of the spoliAtlon and suffering and
outrage which they have endured might have
been spared them, and their reputation for
courage and ssgaclty stood much higher than
Il has done.
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10 tie Editor Of The Boston Journal; would
be pleased If you would add TO your very hand.
some sketch of Lieut.. Gushing, United States
Navy, in your issue of TO- day, that the brother
OF this officer, Capt. Alonzo II. Gushing, 4th
United States Artillery, Is remembered as one
of the bravest of the brave men of our army.
He fell at Gettysburg on the great third day,
fighting his battery on lIancock's front, and,
although once sharply wounded, maintained a
rcsolute fire until he had men enough to work
only one gun out of six. A gun of his battery
Ia now at the Arsenal at Washington, display.
ing, 1t is said, upon Its woodwork the marks OF
one hundred and thirty seven musket balls.
Capt. Cushing was instantly killed, almost
at tho moment the enemy was beaten back by
the memorable fighting Of the "a corps.
believe that no gentleman has fallen during
the war more honOred or, in his rank, more
distinguished than Capt. Gushing. 7. A. W.
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Attempt to Release Rsbel PrIIoners-Im-
portant Disclosure.

CHICAGO, Nov. l5.-Tho following persons,
charged with being implicated in a Conspira.
cy TO release the rebel prisoners nt Camp Doug
las, were arrested last night, e. W. PaLtcn,
Francis Adams, ObCiiah jackson, jr., James
LarmOn, James Gary, and Mr.. Semmes, o
nephew of the pirate Of that name.
Jackson, who is Grand SeignOr of the order,
In On interview with the authorities, stated that
in a meeting on the Sunday before the election,
the subject Of the release Of the rebel prisoners
was discussed, and Walsh, Gary, and Patton
stated that there were plenty of arms in the
city for all of the order, and that the rcndez.
yous for the distribution Of the arms was indl-
Gated.
One was the Inynciblc Club room.
At the meeting jackson discovered that the
objects of the organization were treason able,
and he determined TO expose it; but the mill
tary arrests made the ssuc day, hc thought,
rendered il unnecessary.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16

The rebsl journals almost unanimously cen,
sure arming negroes.
Richmond papers Of Thursday were greatly
exercised over Lincoln's election.
The Enquirer pronounces the recommcnda-
tion of Davis as the first step in dictatorship.
In the House there was a sharp debate over
Foote'S resolution denouncing Davis and rec
ommendlng the exemption of editors and en-
ployees from military service. The resolution
was referred.
The Wig criticises Davls's proposition 10
employ negro slaves in the army, and warns
him and the authorities to mind their own
business, which is to execute and enforce the
military laws they now have.
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MAIZE PArER.-The following, translated
from the Hamburger GeuerJeJlaH, attests the
rapid Increase of the manufacture and use of
the Austrian corn paper, Of which there is q
full account in the new Report of Agriculture
The sale of corn paper, in the Government
printing OllicG at Vienna, has increased 30
largely that paper made of other substances is
Liable 10 Il very dangerous competition. Many
private establishments have already made
heavy purchases of this paper, manufactured
in the Imperial mill at SChlOgnuhlC. 1t Is also
used Tor printing the new paper currency Of 10
krCutZgr5, O CUnts.)
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FROM THE YVES t.


CINCINNATI, Nov. l6.-A dispatch says about
30 rebel prisoners q: Camp Mortor su, geded
in scaling the fence on Monday n.slt. Forty
Of them escaped.
Over 1000 men left lnGiouapoIis Yesterday
for the front. Five thousand arc still in camp.
The Gdsct.e'S Nashville dispatch SAYS the
rebel army, numbering 1000, is still concen-
trated in the vicinity Of Florence, Alabama.
One corps is on this side OF the river. The
condition of tho roads prevents active military
operations, and therefore the rebel army re-
mains comparatively quiet.
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GOLDEN SENTENCES.

sTHE CRISIS WHICH THREATENED TO
DIVIDE THE FRIENDS OF THE UNION Is
PAsT.r
SHALL NOT RETURN TO SLAVERY Any
PERSON WHO rs FREE BY THE TERGS or
THE PROCLAMATION, OR BY ANY ACT OF
CONGRESS-"
PROCLAIM FULL PARDON TO ALL WHO
soLEMNLY SWEAR To HENCEFORTH FAITH
FULLY SUPPORT, PROTECT, AND DEFEND
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
AND THE UNION OF THE STATES THERE.
UNDER"
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Wish ALL MEN TO BE FREE.-ApRA-
Hkh LINCOLN Washington, Oct. 10, 1864.
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IMPORTANT, lF TRUE.-The Richmond Er.
dminer has, or pretends to have, a correspond
ent at Washington, who says Buffers canal
will soon be completed. Grant will be REIN
forced by fifty thousand, and then, in connec.
tion with feet of fifty gunboats, which arc
now assembling on the JamCs river, grand
land and naval attack will be made on Rich.
mond.
The Washington correspondent urges the
arming Of 800, 900 slaves, and says of the bare
rumor Of this proposition being seriously en-
tertained In the rebel capital sent up gold 20
per cent. on Wall street.
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ArJUTANT GEEERAL'B OITIOE,
WAEHIEOToN, November II, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS, so. 2s9.
ordered BY The PTsJfdsni3
l. That the resignation Of George b. McClel-
Ian, as Major General in the United States
army, dated November S, and received by the
Adjutant General on the 10Th instant, be ac'
cepted as OF the Sth of November.
II. That for the personal gallantry, military
skill, and Just confidence in the courage and
patriotism Of his troops, displayed by Philip
II. Sheridan, on the 10Th day Of October, at
Cedar Run, whereby, under the blessing OF
Providence, his routed army was reorganlzcd,
a great national disaster averted, and brilliant
victory achieved over the rebels for the third
time in pitched battle within thirty days, Philip
H. Sheridan is appointed Major General in the
United States army, TO rank as such from the
Sth day Of November, 1864.
By order OF the President Of the United States
Z. D. Tow SsESr,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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The Boston Transcript says a mau was res
cued from drowning In the following singular
manner: A horse car was passing over Cam.
bridge bridge, when q passenger discovered n
person supporting himself in the water, and
calling for assistance. The reins were taken
from the horses and passed around the man,
who was safely raised up out Of danger thank
full for his deliverance from death.
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ANOTHER NATURAL BRIDGE DISCOVERED IN
WEST EIRGINIA.-Someo of our soldiers recently
discovered on Laurel Fork, in Upshur county,
a natural bridge, spanning French creek. 1t
measures on the under side fiity-one feet in
length and twenty.siS feet in breadth, beauti-
fully arched, in solid stone. The bed OF the
creek is strangely carved out Of solid stone,
and flows swiftly on, making music of q
melancholy sort" The scenery around is wild
and picturesque unbroken forests spreat out
through hill and dale IIhCcling HteWigcHctr.
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THAEEs0IvISG DINSHR.-Com. Rogers, Uni,
ted States navy, has written a letter proposing
that syery soldier in the Army of the Potomac
the James, or the Shenandoah, also every yes
sci OF the blockAding feet on the coast, shall be
provided with . Thanksgiving dinner.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-11-16

An IMPROVED STIIH OF HAzINd. PA new
style of "hAElng" has been introduced In Ilar-
ward University, consisting Of lending money
70 poor students, putting new carpets and Iur.
pltuTe In their rooms during their absence, and
doing other deeds Of kindness. No expulsion
for this cause 10 yet reported