davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

THE ADVENT OF THE NEW YEAR Watch
Meetings Last Niohi-Ths Celebration Toddy-The
New Year came In gloomy enough. heavy rain
was falling as the clocks In various portions Of
our city proclaimed that the sands OF the year 1869
had run out. Numbers OF our citizens were assem-
bled In churches OF the Methodist Episcopal de-
nominal on, for the purpose OF watching the old
year out, and hang the advent Of 1854, with songs
OF gladness and praise to God on hiah for his mer
ces In the past, and fervent prayers were offered
that his goodness would continue during the year
Just entered upon. This morning day broke with
dark and lowering clouds but by eight O'Clock
these clsuds had broken, and the prospect now 10
that New Years will not be so gloomy to-day as
an early riser would have thought. Aportherly
wind set in which will have the effect OF drying the
Streets so as to give pedestrians chance to visit
old acQuaintanoes, and wish them happy new
year, with many happy returns.
Hhe White HOuW-By 10 o'clock a large crowd
had assembled at every gate leading to the Presi-
dental mansion, each anxious to be the first one
In, and all trying to obtain glimpse Of the DlplO-
matte Corps as they whlrled through the entrance
in their carriages dressed in the gorgeous insignia
of their rank. The President received his guests
agreeable to the announcement made in the RE-
PUBLICAN yesterday-Rrst, the Diplomatic Corps;
then navy officers; afterwards the officers OF the
army; and after they had all passed out, the doors
were thrown open TO The people, who were waiting
| outside In large numbers. strong police force
had been detailed by Superintendent Webb and
the manner in which they preserved order was
very cOmmcndahle.
Amongst the distinguished personAges who
called on the President this morning, the follow
| ing were noticed by our Reporter Lord Lyons,
English Ministerj Count De Mereler, Minister
from Francej Baron De Stoeekl, Minister from
RussIaj the Brazilian Minister the Minister from
the Nethe. lands, and other foreign ministers.
They together with theiI attaches, were all in full
dress, and presented a gorgeous appearance. Some
OF these gentlemen were accompanied by their
ladies'
Among the officers present were Maj. Gems Hal.
leok, Helntzelman, Doubleday, Mitchell, Thomas,
AuguF, and Stonemani Brig. Gems. MartlndAle and
Benham, (Gens. Augur and MArtindAle were ac.
compAnied by their statfsD Capts. Todd and
scheetz, the Provost MGIshAIS OF this District, and
numerous other officers. They were all mstched
In to the music from the full Marine Band, which,
under the leadership of Prof. Scala, fairly outdid
| Itsslf
After the Presidential reception, Rlmbers OF per-
sons repaired to the houses of n number OF our
citizens, where they were cordially received, ami
where the health of the host were drunk, and
many kind wishes expressed. In tomorrow =
issue we will furnish a memorandum of further
| celebrations
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

10 Diseases OF tho Nervous, Seminal,
Urinary and Sexual Systems-new and reliable
treatment in Reports Of the Howard AssooiationJ
Sent by mail In sealed letter envelopes, free o,
charge. Address DR.. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Howard Association, No. South Ninth street,
Philadelphia, Pa. no23-d&wsm
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

Davis great PANORAMA Of the war of the re-
bellion, comprising over eighty battle scenes
will be unrolled at the Washington tonight.
II Is a great attraction.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

The children the sunday school OF Grace Church
(Rev Alfred Holmead. reotoT) will open their Fair
for the benefit Of their Sunday School Library. on
Monday evening, the 2sth December, in the base
ment OF the Presbyterian Church, sixth street,
near Maryland avenue, 1.-THE Trustees oftNe Church
having kindly offered the same.D The Fair will be
Years Evening. All friends are cordially invited.
de29-St
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

A gentleman travelling in stage coach some
days since between st. Paul and La Crosse,
Wisconsin, was robbed of $35, 900 in United
States bonds, which he was carrying to Wash
ington for the new National Bank at 81, PauI.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

kLuRoADs.-ARRrvAL AND DEPARTURE OF
Advertisements on eur frst page
are inserted by authority ofthe railroad companies
severally named, are Officially corrected when
changes are made, hence can be relied upon cor
tarN
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

THE only place where you can purchase I'sdia
Rubber goods Of all kinds at MdnHJdcieTs prioes II
s X. A. HALLS India Rubber Warehouse, 5i0
PennsylvaniA avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. ALSO, all kinds OF Rubber goods beautl-
fully repaired At abort notice. mar 2s-u
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

A great bill is offered at Growers tonight
"Lady Audley's Secret" and "Camilla's Hus-
band" This will Le rare entertainment for
New Years night.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

BLo0MsBURG, Pa, Dec. 3O.-Caleb Barton,
one of the oldest and weathiest residents OF
this place, was found dead on the railroad trac K
this morning. He is supposed to have been
killed by a coal train last night.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

Annctta Gallctti, the unrlvalled danseuse, and
a whole galaxy of beauty appear at the Canter-
bury this evening. Go early.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

DECLINE IN CoAL.-The Philadelphia Bulletin
says coal has Adclined 6ny cents per ton at
the mines last week, Notwithstanding a scarcity
of laborers and a strike, aud suspension Of
work at some of the most important collerles.
We hope to hear Of n still further decline.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

A PRZE DRrLL.-At recent "prze drill, !"
at Canton, Miss, the evolutions of both the
Fifteenth Mississippi and the Third Kentucky
elected the praise of every spectator, and to a
novice in military affairs it seemed difficult to
decide to whom the honors belonged. The
judges-General Jackson ofthe cavalry; Lieut..
Col. Forney, of Adams brigade, and Lieut..
Col. Nelson, of Buford's brigade-after con-
sultatiOn awarded the prize, a stand of beautl-
ful cOlOrs, to the Fifteenth Mississippi.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

Immediately on the reassembling of Congress,
bills will be introduced in both Houses extend
ing the time for the payment of hountIes to
veterans,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

A MELANCHOLY END.-lt ia reported that the
creditors of the steamship Great Eastern have
decided to dispose of that vessel by lottery.
The drawing is to take place'at Frankfort on
the-Main, and there are two hundred shares,
ranging from 1850 to 100000. The winner in
this rattle will probably feel, with the hugs
ship 0u his hands, like the victim in the East,
whom his sovereign punished by presenting him
a white rUlcphdut.-Erchdnge.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

Owens "stlll lives" and will appear at Ford's
theatre tonight, in two excellent and laugha-
ble pleces--"The Victims" and "The Peoples
LAWYER"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

THIS PAPER Is NOW FURNISHED BY CAR
kIERs TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS CITY AND
\ GEORGETOWN AT THIRTY CENTS PER
bNTH
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
Disaster. on ,h, western Lakes.

The number of disasters which took place
the past year aggregate somewhere about $50,
an increase over last year of 20, and over the
season previous, IS. 1t will be seen by far the
greater part of them have taken place on the
st. Clair Flats, as has been the case in former
ypara
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

E-Immense Performance at Growers
Theatre tonight. Two beautiful plAys, Lady
Audley's Secret" and "Camilla's Husband" VIII
be performed. Jal-H
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

NJ War Department, AdJutant Gener-
ADS OFFICE, Washington, March q, lS09-Ihe
Agents Of the several states, who reside In this
offfce, that they may be promptly communicated
with II necessary. L. THOMAS
desi-tf .|. Adj irtant General.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

NoTIcR.-Subscribers falling TO receive the
REPUBLICAN regulGrly will please notify this Office
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
beautiful ENGRAVING.

WASHING TON RECEIVING HIS MOTHERS
BLESSING,
Engraved In the highest style OF -the art, from
the original picture of W. II. Powell. proof
copy gu exhibition, and subscription received, st
j. MARKRITER'S,
No. Is6 seventh street, doors above
de3I 6t Odd Fellows Hall.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

On Saturday last the lady friends in Clncin-
natl of the wife of Gen. Rosecraus presented
her with breastpin cut out Of shell from the
Little Miami river.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

~ The Boston J1arHdl, ucknow edging the
receipt Of three handsome pirkerel, remarks
" When the cook came to dress one of these
pickereI he found in him a little mnnnw an
inch and half long, a. smart aud lively as If
he had just heen taken ont of his native pond
He was put into dish of water and at
last adyices was swimming about as lively a.
ever. 1t was fortunate for him that the piCkcreI
was caught soon after he was swallowed but
how the life of this tishy Jonah was sustained
for more than twenty -four hours out Of his ua-
tive element is a mystery.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

Ia They tell good story Of the efforts max
ing in "old Newbury" Essex county, Mass, }
to fll up their quota before the draft. There
was a squatter who had built his shanty right
across the road that forms the boundary he
tween the towns of Newhurv and West New
bury. lie said he was willing enough to enlist,
II he only knew to which town he most he-
iCngci. Whereupon some of the "OldtOWners'
hlLched their teams to his domicil and quietly
,cuit" HIM down in Newbury. And 90 they
fetched him
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

.-S' The Latest novelty Is new Fashioned
tea or coffee emp, contrved for the benefit of
gentlemen with heavy mustaChes. II ia pro-
vided with neat land over the top, GU
piece with Il cup Itself, on which the luxurlant
mustache rests, while the mouth, at the same
time, linda itself conveniently situated with
reference to an aperture large enough to allow
free egresS for the huid within.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

The statement said to be quoted from Euro
pean papers to the effect that a dispatch had
been received by the French government from
the United States Government, declaring that
the American republic would never tolerate,
much less recognize, a monarchy at their very
doors, Is incorrect. The true position of the
question will be learned from the diplomatic
correspondence which was submitted to Con-
gress with the President message, and is now
in the Government press. In the meantime ii
is safe TO say that the question has not reached
the stage described IN the foregoing report.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
pEs-T.-Isoo-x.-Drake's Plantation

bITrEhs.
They purify, strengthen and inViKoFate,
They create a 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 eBliven the
mind.
They prevent miasma ATTIC and Intermittent fevers.
They purify ths-bresth and acidity OF the stom.
aeh.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure DiaTrheA, Cholera and Cholera MOrbuI
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
acho.
They are the best Bitters In the world. They make
the weak man strong, and are exhausted Raiure's
great restorer. They are composed OF the cele
brated CaliHAyA Bark, CABcRrilla Bark, Dandeliun,
ChAnlomile Flowers, Lavender Flowers, Winter.
green, Anise, Clover-buds, Orange Peel, Snake
root, CarSwsy, COriander, BurdOGk, S-T,-IsgO-
X. sc.
The following is n sample OF the testimony daily
received
SOLDIERS HOME SUPERIETEEDEHT's OFFICE,
CIHcSNATl! O., Jan 10, 1858.
have given your Plantation BitteFs to hundFedI
OF our noble Soldiers who stop here, more or lesI
disabled from various causes and the effect most
marvellous and gratifying.
Such preparation as this 10 heartily wish 10
every family, In every hospital, AMI at hand on
every battlefield q, W. ID, ANDREWS,
jy9I-iy Superintendent
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

A COSTLY DEEp.-The Boston TrdUeler saws
that deed was in preparation at Dedham,
Mass, saturday, which would require Govern
ment stamp to the extent of one thousand
dollars. II Is the document which conveys the
Midland Railroad from its present prupretors
10 its new owners, the company organized TO
construct ',-'ulhor railroad route between this
city and Nv York, connecting there with tue
Erie Railroad aud the WoSt.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

W Louis Nupolcon's proposal of u Congress
hns brought out mat from Theirs. He said
not long ago within hearing of reporter. "a
consultation OF doctors, that is often useful;
but consultation of patIcuts. what is the nsr
Of thati"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01

IMMENSE PERFORMANCE at Growers Theatre
tonight. Two beautiful plays" Lady Aad.eI's
Secret and CamillA's Husband will be per
formed
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
WASHINGTON. d. Q.

FRIDAY.mm.:i!::;;..;m. l, 1884
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-01
INTERCEPT REBEL CoRRE.
SPONDENCE.

The New York Eening Post Is dlshlng up
the contents of a large batch of rebel CORE
spondence, captured at Chattanooga:
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26
s. T.--l860.--X.

Persons ri scdcn,ary habits troubled with weak
ness las-liuic, paipitaton Of the heart lack 81 APP
petite distress AFTER eating, torpid liver, constipa-
tlon &c., deserve TO suffer IL they will not try tho
celebrated
PLANTATION BIT'rERs,
which are now recommended by tbs highest modi.
cal authorities. and warranted 10 produce mn i~ms-
d,ais beneficial effect. They ARE exceedingly agree
able, perfectly purc and rnu,t suPcrccdc oil other
tonIcs whore healthy. gentle stmulant ls required.
They purify, strengthen anil inyigoratc.
They create healthy appetite.
They arc an antIdote 10 change Of water and diet.
They overcoins effects Of dissipation late hours.
Thsy strengthen the system and enlIvcn rl,c mind.
They prevent niasmatic and intermittent ftyers.
They purify tho breath a acIdity Of the stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure DarrhGA and Cholera Morhus.
They cure Liver Complaint Nervous Headache.
They make the weak strong, the languId bril-.
liant. and are exhausted natures great rcstorcr.
They arc composed OF the celebrated Calsaya bark,
served In perfectly pufo 81. Croix rum. Por par.
bottle.
beware Of impostors. Examine each hottie. see
that Il has our privnts u. d. stamp unnutiIsted
over the cork. with plantation scene. and our siS-
nature on nns steel plate side label. see that our
stun. Any psron pretending " sell Plantation
ANY person imiEstIns this bottle, o! selling any
csi;sr material thersn, whether called Plantation
Bittors or not 10 . criminal under che y. 3. Law,
our eys on ssvsrui parties fs-liIng our bottiss ks
vho viii succeed In getting themselves int close
ousrtsrs. The demand Cor Drsks's Plantation Die
credible. The simple trial 81 bottle Il The evi.
dsuos We present Of their worth snd superiority.
They arc sold BY all rsspectabs drugYists grocsrs,
physoianS, hotsls saloous, steamboats, and country
iyit 2o2 4sosdway. NIX.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26
The Battle for tho Possession OF the Weldon
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the battle Of Sun.
day-Four hundred Prisoners Captured.
HEADQUARTERS Army PoroaAc, !

HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC,
August 81. Evening.
This morning tho enemy made vigorous
attack ON the 9Th corps, on tho Lett Of the
Weldon Railroad, ut the same place where
thcy were partially successful on Friday, but
to day they met with different reception.
Our limo wins formed about the same as on
that day, the right of the new line connect.
Ing with the lett OF the old line near the Jc-
rusalsm plank road. During Saturday our
throwing up others.
E.rly this morning heavy cannonading
was opened from his works towards Peters
burg. Our guns replied briskly. Neither
party, however, did any particular damage.
About 7 A. NJ. u small force was seen NOV
ing rs il to make an attack on the 9th corps,
hut few well directed shots sent them out
Of sight. Shortly after u strong column Of
rebels emerged from tho woods ON the loft of
the railroad, and forming in line charged on
what thoy believed tn be our loft flank, but
which proved to be tho left of Ayers front
line. Tho rebels advanced in fine style and
with the utmost confidence, evidently think
ing the work before them an easy piece Of
business; but what was their surprise on dis
covering u second line behind extending to
the left of the frst, from which row Of bay
onets glistencd, with battery on the left
and another on the right, pouring u cross.fre
into their ranks, almost every discharge caus-
ing large vacancies in their lines.
AS soon us tho rebels discovered the criti-
cal position in which they we're placed, the
entire command made signs to Indicate their
willingness to surrender. and IN order to
cease firing passed along the breastworks, but
Us soon rs they discovered this largo portion
broke and started for tho woods, the remain.
der coming and delivering themselves up.
Our batteries sent several mess ,ges after the
rctrcating party, many of whom still remain
where they fell. Oar guns covered tho en-
tire field and prevented tho bodies from being
removed.
The troops who made this charge consisted
OF the divisions of Hoke and Bushrod Jnhn-
son of Hills corps, and were principally
So. Carolinians and Mississipiahs. Among
the prisoners are one Colonel, three Lout.
Coils. and thirty.seven Captains and Lieuts.
The number Of rebel prisoners taken was
about 400. The rebel General Haywood com
manding tho nss,ulting column, was killed.
and his body left TN the field. Con. Cutler
was wounded in the face.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26

FouR PolNrs ESTABLISHED. Tho following
four points may be considered as established
by the visit OF Mcssrs. Gilmore and Jacques
10 Richmond
lst. That the rcbcls do not demand any
better terms than the Government offers rel
alive to slavery, and that their only grievance
is this, viz. that we inss. upon their remain
ing in the Union.
I'd. That the attemptso of the Niagara jun
to or any person else to spread an impression
that the rebels will agree to any terms of
peace short Of dissolution of the Union are
deceitlul.
81. That the rebel leaders will not submit
the question Of peace to the people.
4th. That the rebel leaders will not allow
the majority to rule.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26

NKw ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SocrErr's
FAIR.-The annual exhibition Of the New
England Agricultural Society will b" held in
Hampden Park. Springfield, on the 9th, Ith,
sih and 9th Of September. The oihccrs OF
tho Society feel assured that tho exhibition
will be on, of tho most complete ever held
in New England. Nearly all the railroad
corporations have agreed to transport tho
stock for the Fair free both ways. and many
will run excursion trains, or sell tickets at
reduced prices The Eastern and Boston and
Maine roads will return all visitors free from
Boston. Governor Andrew will deliver an
address before tho Society, on the last day Of
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-08-26
Shall the Soldiers Vote 2

The people OF this State will have submit
ted to them at the approaching election Tor
their approval o, rejection, the amendment
to the Constitution prepared by the last leg
islaturc, allowing the soldiers in the field to
vote, who at home are legal voters. ltwouid
seem that SO jus, and 50 humane PROPOSE
ton would NEE, with no opposition whatev-
cr {: and yet the Saco Democrat urges its dis
ciples to vote against allowing those soldiers
who are patriotic enough to peril their lives
in defence OF their country, the right of hav-
ing voice in our election. For what reas-
on shall Maine men be DISTINGUISHED, who
are defending their State on distant battle
fields? Have our citizen soldiery become al
lens because they are on distant service?
Has their interest in their Government be-
come lessened. because they carry their lives
in their hands for its defence, and are they
less capable Of judging tho merits OF polisi..
cal questions. because they carry muskct
instead of bod?
1t is urged rs the only open reason why
this proposition should not be accepted, that
frauds are likely to occur So they arc every
where and with the gross Democratic frauds
committed in virtuous Watcrborough and
marlborough fresh in our memory, we can.
no, appreciate the force Of the Democrats
objection. This special pleading OF the cop
pcrheads is only another way OF saying that
Maine soldiers should be dlsfranchiscd, be-
cause they will vote as they actin defence
of their Government.
The question to be submitted is practical
ly this:-Shall our soldiers who are lighting
for your liberties and mine, he disqualified
from their right of voting. in order that the
enemies of their country who stay at home,
may obtain control Of the Government?