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, 1864-04-15

The "Paid Reporter" of the Syracuse
Courier, who studies economy notwithstand-
ing he is "paid," gives the following cheap
recipe for getting up sleigh-ride on short
notice 'Sit in the hall in your night
clothes, with both doors open so that you
can get good draft-your feet in pail Of
ice water-drOp the front-door key down
your back-hold an icicle in one hand and
ring the tea-bell with the other He says
you can't tell the difference with your eyes
shut, and it's great deal cheaper.
, 1864-04-15

When Rev Mr. Humphrey (now Major
Humphrey went to Col. Bracket, in Chi
cago, for authority to raise cavalry com
pany, he was asked by the Colonel if he had
any references. This puzzled the parson a
little, for it just occurred to him that he was
away from home; but rejecting moment,
he remembered "Old Joe Knox" was prac-
ticing law in the city, and referred the col
onel to him.
He was told by the colonel to return in a
few hours, and reply would be given.
In the meantime Col. Bracket saw Joe
Knox, and made inquiries as to the charac-
ter and standing of the parson.
'Do you know Mr.. Humphrey, of Cen
esee, Mr.. Knox p
'What, Minister Humphrey, the Metho-
dist preacher, colonel 2
The same, sir
yes, know him like psalm.book, sir
well, what kind of a man is heY
'Parson Humphrey will preach like Paul,
pray like Stephen, and fight like h-ll and
d-n, sir ?
'All right
And the colonel left
AT the expiration of two hours, Mr.. Hum
phrey returned to the office of the colonel ;
as he stepped in, he was greeted with:
There are your papers, Mr.. Humphrey.
And the parson left for Genesee with his pa
pers in his pocket.
, 1864-04-15

a ladies' shoemaker" advertises himself
boldly as one of " the sole her system !"
, 1864-04-15

A New Thing IN Arrive have news
from Paris of remarkable extension Of the
uses of photography. Strange as it may APP
pear, one may now enter a Photographic
studio, constructed with reference to the new
process, be therein photographed in a few
seconds, and, on calling the next day or the
day after, instead of the usual Photographic
print of ones face or figure, an exact fac sim
iie in the shape of statuette in modelling
clay is produced by the operator. The in
yention is French, and it has been patented
in England, and in all the Continental
States. The process appears to be simple, a
mechanical application supplementing the
chemical results in the first instance.
The sitter is placed in the center of a cir
cular chamber, lit from above around the
walls of this chamber are placed at equal dis
tances, twenty-four lenses, by means of
which he is photographed in every possible
view BY mechanical contrivance of ex-
treme ingenuity, three images of the sitter
are traced and moulded upon the clay A
short sitting is required, and under the
hands of an experienced sculptor most
faithful likeness is secured, and, it is added !,
an agreeable work of art The statuettes al
ready produced are ab.ut foot in length,
but it is asserted that life-size statues can be
produced with the same facility. Any num-
ber Of copies of particular statuette may
be made by the ordinary process of cas- ing.
, 1864-04-15
NUMBER Is.

DON'T Rock THE BABY.-If all the ul-
innate consequences of ones acts are to be
laid to his charge, the man who invented
rocking cradles for children rests under a
fearful load of responsibility. The DOWN
right murder Of tens Of thousands of in
fants, and the weakened brains Of hundreds
of thousands Of adults, are huaoubted re-
suits of this invention. To rock child in
a cradle, or to swing him in a crib, amounts
to Just this the rapid motion dsturbs the
natural flow of the blood, and produces stu
por or drowsiness Can anybody suppose for
moment that such an operation is a health
ful one Every one knows the dizzy and
often sickening effect of moving rapidly in
swing; yet wherein does this differ from
the motion child receives when rocked in
cradle 1t is equivalent to lying in a ship
berth during a violent storm; and that sick.
ems nine people out of ten, 99 risr-.
A very gentle, slow motion, may some
times be soothing, though always of doubt
ful expedieney; but to move the cradle as
rapidly as the swing of pendulum three
feet long-that is, once in a seconds pos
tive cruelty. We always feel like grasping
and staying the arm of the mother or nurse,
who, to secure quietude, swings the cradle
or crib with the rapidty equal to that of a
pendulum a foot long. If any mother ia
disposed to laugh at our suggestions, or
consider them whimsical, we beg of her to
have bed or cot hung on cords, then lie
down on it herself, and have some one swing
it with the same rapidity that she allows the
cradle to be rocked. What she will expert
ence in both head and stomach is just what
the infant experiences.---Er. ---l
, 1864-04-15


a SINGULAR EPISODE OF THE WAR
Years ago, two New England brothers,
named Moody, left their Eastern home to
push their fortunes in the world of useful
ness and business. Being men of education,
one took to the Bar, the other entered the
Pulpit The Lawyer settled in Mississippi
the Pastor in Ohio Both won distinction in
their professions, and both became promi-
nent in their respective States. And, du-
ring all the years that passed, their mutually
fraternal regard remained intimate and ten
der s aH un nlr
The war of rebellion broke out Both
brothers took up arms the Lawyer in behalf
of the rebellion, the Pastor in behalf of the
Union They both received commissions, the
Lawyer as Captain George Moody and Chief
of artillery in Longstreet's army, the Pastor
as Colonel Granville Moody and commander
of the 47th Ohio Volunteers. At the battle
of Stone River the two brothers met each
other in battle array,-the Rebel Captain
under Bragg, the Union Colonel under Rose
GRAMS Subsequently COL Moody resigned
his commission and returned to the duties of
the Pastor Capt Moody continued with
Longstreet till he made his ill-starred assault
on Knoxville There being disabled, he was
left at a farm house on the line of retreat,
was ia ken prisoner, and sent to camp Chase,
of which his brother had been commandant
In the military prison attached to this camp
he now lies tortured with infamatory rheu-
matism, to which his exposure in the field
rendered excruciatingly acute Thus situa-
ted, in suffering and prisoner, the rebel
captain sent for his brother, the Union col
onel, to come to his assistance. The true and
loyal brother came, bringing with him such
material aid in the form of creature com
forts, as well as with fraternal counsel, as
would make his brothers situation comfort
able. And Colonel Moody is now engaged in
measures for his erring brothers release on
parol in view of taking him to his own
house, so that he can there minister to his
comfort and restore him to health; and with
fair prospect of success.
Such is one of the singular incidents of this
rebelion.-O. s. Journal.
, 1864-04-15

XXT EsTERN HOTEL, CORNER OF FIRST
SHAVING SALOON
VOLUME HI.

I Deter and R. Plummer take this method of in
forming the public Generally that they have opened
Hair Dressing and Shaving Saloon, on Main street,
adjoining the Sassarc Saloon. They hope by strict
attention to business to merit share of Patronage
Persons who are afflicted with Scald Heads or fall
ing off of the hair, please giveus call.
We shall keep a genuine article of Hair Oils and
Pomades for sale cheap.
Waa Walla Jan. 80, 1868. 7m3
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08

EDITORS or REPUBLICAN A subscriber to
your paper would suggest that the friends of the
Union In this city who intend to support the
re election of Abraham Lincoln, Rss Union ed's-
dilute for the Presidency, assemble on Thurs
day evening, the 18th instant, at 8 O'Clock, p.
m, at the Union League Rooms, on Ninth
street, between d and Z. 1t is time that We
should organize and prepare to work in oppo-
sitlon to the patty who are in sympathy with
the rebellion, and who are endeaVoring to en-
courage rebels in arms In their efforts TO de-
stroy the Federal Union.
1t Is true the citizens of the District have no
vote, but 1t is due to tho friends of Mr.. Lincoln
throughout the country that they should know
In what estimation he is held by the people
with whom he has resided for the last three
and half years, and to the friends Of the Fed
eral Union to know how the citizens of the Fed.
eral metropolis stand in reference to this great
question A TRUE UNION MAN.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
M'CLELLAN's LETTER OF ACCEPT.
ANCE

Abiding to the proposed war-letter, repudiat-
ing the Pendleton end Of the Chicago platform,
which Mcclellan has pledged himself to write,
the New York Tines, o. yesterday, says t;
The assurance comes to us on excellent
authority that satisfactory basis OF comprc .
mise has been reached by the two sections OF
the Democracy, which will at once carry the
country" aud save split In the paity. Gen.
Mcclellan is to issue letter of acceptance OF
violently blood.thlrsty character, and on the
back Of this the chiefs Of the wigwam here are
to get up genuine war dance. Pdri pcss,t
with these proceedings, Mr.. Pendleton is to an.
nounce his acceptance of the nomination and
the Chicago Peace Platform, with no mental
reservation whatever. On the latter a new
Mozart requiem is to be composed, and all will
be SERENE"
This compromise reminds US Of the an-
nouncement made by the Richmond Frdmi,i.r r,
quoted into the REPUBLICAN on Tuesday last.
1t is exactly in harmony with the new compro-
mise announced 70 come of in the Tins.
Here 1t is. That paper says' "The said plat
form is half peace and half war. 1t floats be
tween peace and war, being constructed in such
a way as to drift to either side, and settle down
next March in war or peace policy, as cir
cumstance5 may require.n
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
THE NEW COLLECTOR OF NEW
YORK.

We happened TO be in New York on Monday
last, when 1t was announced that sIMEoN
DRAPER, ESQ.,, had been appointed Collector
Of that port, viee HIRAM BARNEY, resigned.
The effect upon the mind Of the commercial
community was most excellent. The CONNER
eial Advertiser, Of the 7th instant, very truly
states the case In the following language:
The President has done an excellent thing in
making this appointment, and in so reccgniz-
ing the commercial and mercantile classes in
this city. The Office of collector demands an
experienced merchant, and not lawyer TO fill
It suitably, and Mr.. Draper, as an old mer.
chant, and familiar with the business men and
the course Of business at this port, is eminently
fitted for the place. He will instinctively un
derstand and promptly solve the thousant
cases OF difficulty that may rise, and put ar
end 10 some Of the vicious formularies and use
less red tape regulations that cumber the for
eign trade OF this city with their absurd prece
dents. 1t is too much to hope for perfection
In q custom house, until custom housC3 shal
be no more, but It Is reasonable to look fol
treatment bordering on common decency, to
wards the men who furnish the gold revenues
TO the country. The ready judgment and deci
sion Of Mr.. Draper will tend TO bring abou
such q result.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08

DBATH OF WILLIAM MCDONALD, EsQ.-Thls
well known citizen died at his country resi-
dence, Gullford, in Baltimore county, about II
O'Clock on Tuesday night, In the 35th year of
his age. He only returned from Bedford
Springs on the morning Of his death, which
was causl by Inflammation OF the bowels, and
from which he was suffering when he left
Bedford. The deceased was the only SUI yivlng
son OF the late Gen. VIM. Mcdonald, one OF
the original, aud OF the time OF his death, the
most extensive steamboat owner In Baltimore.
Mr.. Med. leaves an estate valued at over
million OF dollars, and was the heaviest share
holder In many Of the char tered institutions OF
the State. He was naturally OF a Joyous and
loVial disposition, was specially fond of shoot
Ing and fishing, and spent much of his time In
travelling both In bis native county and In
Europe.
While in the old country he Travelled with
MS wlie and children In style of splendor
which attracted the attention of the highest
circles, and meny OF the attentions he then
received have since been duly reciprocatcd at
MS prlncelY mansion, a few miles from the
city. On one occasion Mr.. Mcdonald made a
Trip up the Nilein his own vessel, proudly bear.
ing the nag OF Ills native country where II had
probably never before been seen, and attracting
the greatest attention wherever his ship hap
Pened TO cast anchor. He was highly esteemed
py nosts OF Tleuds, and In quiet and unosten-
tatlous manner was liberal In the extreme In his
charities 10 the poor and unfortunate. Al the
time OF his death Mr.. Mcdonald possessed the
finest stable OF blooded horses In Maryland, in
clrding among his running and trottng horses
the celebrated mare Flora Temple, and several
brood mares OF pure ATabian blood. selected by
himself without regard 10 cost during one Of
his tours through Arabia. The deceased leaves
u wife, son, and daughter BO!tlmore lSut.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
Foreign Item. per s..a-.r Scotia.

A cat exhibition is under consideration In
London.
Garibaldl has resigned Cor declined) the
office Of Grand Master Of Frecma asons In Italy.
A museum OF 6ne arts and antiquities Of the
middle ages Is 10 be formed at Florence. The
whole will be gathered in splendid palace Of
the l4th century.
An autograph letter Of Peg Wellington, the
once famous actress, sold the other day in
London for Rl0 81. The letter referred TO her
performance Of sir Harry Wildsir, which fnr-
nishes the first example on the English stage
of msle character being played by female.
Not long since some Protestant ladies ap-
piled to the Empress Eugenie for donation In
aid OF a Protestant orphan society. A few days
later they received letter In which the Em-
press said that she fully sympathzed In their
work, and entered into their views; and TO
prove that she did so, she sent them for lot.
terry two magnificent porcelain VASES, worth
800f. each.
A newspaper has been announced In L IN
don, TO be called the COrrespCai;nt. Its pro.
moteTs found their hopes Of success on the de-
sire on the part OF q large proportion Of the
public "to see themselves In print" II Is TO
consist entirely Of contributions on general and
special subjects by unpaid correspondents.
We should imagine that the only reason why
people write for nothing Is because no one will
give farthing for what they write.
A lady and gentleman living near London
were disturbed in their slumbers recently, by
the very unpleasant noise Of a slight move
under the bed. The lady expressed alarm, but
her somewhat sleepy cara sf,oSa said: "Oh, II
is only one Of the dogs" and putting his hand
down by the side Of the bed, he called, Lion,
Lion, and his hand being licked, after mo-
ment the pair were satisfied, and they soon
slumbered again peacefully. In the morning
they found that all their money and jewelry had
disappeared, aud 1t was clear that the lick had
been dernisr resort OF an ingenious blped con-
cealed under the bed.
The Bank Of France has just given Its decl-
sion In an affair OF bank notes which were
eaten by goat some weeks back. With frag-
ments taken from the animals stomach, IL was
found possible 10 form six l,000f notes, so
that the owner will only lose 4,OO0L out Of
lO,OOOf which were destroyed.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08

AN ASEcDoTE OF FARRAGUT.-In his speech
al Auburn, last Saturday evening, Mr.. Seward
related the following anecdote of Admiral
Farragut;
By the way, everybody admired Farragut's
heroism in climbing the maintop to direct the
battle. But there was another particular" OF
that contest that no less forcibly illustrates his
heroic character. "Admiral," said one of his
officers, the night before the battle, "won't you
consent TO give Jack glass of grog In the
morning-not enough TO make him drunk, but
lust enough TO make him fight cheerfullyi''
"Well," replied the Admiral, 81 have been
70 sea considerable, and have seen battle OF
two, but have never found that / wanted rum
70 enable me to do my duty. ! will order two
cups Of good coffee TO each man at two O'Clock,
and At eight O'Clock will pipe all hands "a
breakfast In Mobile bay" And he did give
Jack the coffee, and then he went up TO the
mAintop and did II,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
Second Edition
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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08

The report that has gone forth that Gen
Grant has written political letter TO somebody
in this city is true only to this extent In q
private letter to a prominent gentleman here
he says, In substance, that he believes 1t the
duty OF every man to do all in his power to put
down the rebellion, as well by filling up the
Federal army and contributing the necessary
means to support 1t as in sustaining those who
are, and have been, using their efforts to &C.
complish that dC,irable end. He also expresses
the opinion that the rebel Confcderacy is SO
nearly exhausted that 1t would quickly col.
lapse ifthe nation would put forth its strength
promptly and vigorously.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

[Corespondenee Of the Associated Pressl
HEADoUARTKRs ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Sept. Q, lS64.-To-day quiet has reigned along
the line, excepting an occasional gun from the
centre Of our line. Rain has been falling all
day, and still continues, with a cold wind
blowing.
Rumors have been prevalent for two days
past that part Of Early's troops had arrived
In our front, and were massing on our left
flank, necessitaiing another struggle for the
possession Of the Weldon road, and prepara-
tions were made 10 receive them; but thus far,
with the exception of few guerrillas, no enc.
my. has appeared In that direction.
Last evening, the enemy In front OF our line
where II crosses the Jef fdsalem road were very
jubilant for time, indulging in loud cheering,
which extended along the line to the right
toward the Appomattox. Our pickets hailed
and the answer came, "Atlanta has been re-
taken by Hood" Notwithstanding tho i'm.
probability Of the story, 1t rapidly gained cir
culation, and caused some depression for q
time. But soon after deserter came In and
reported that one of their men had tied can
teen to dogs tail and started him through
their lines, thinking thus TO frighten our men.
But the dog kept his own side, and his fright
ened cries, as he sped along, caused the rebels
10 cheer and halloo so loud. Thus the matter
was explained.
Yesterday party of colored recruits arrived
here, and on their way to their regiments got
rather nearer to the front than they had calcu-
lated. In passing along an open space near
Fort Warren the enemy obtained view OF
them and threw a shell OF two In their midst.
Such q scattering was really ludicrous. Aban-
doning their guns, kuapsacks, etc., they few
toward the fort, In front Of which Is q ditch
six or seven feet wide and rs many deep, with
several inches Of water and mud. Into this
they piled one on top Of another, evidently
thinking they would be safe there, while the
men In the fort Idshed out and respcd quite q
harvest of knspsacks, etc., which lay on the
| road.
| The officer in charge Of the party seems "a
have first reached the breach, and endeayored
To prevent the men from following him, order
ing them to rally. When asked what he wa,
doing there, he said he had not been under fr,
for some months, and was rather nervous al
his close proximity to the enemy. Consider
able effort was required TO ertricate them from
their somewhat unpleasant position; aftel
which they left TO join their commands. 1t II
TO be hoped that II they are ever charged by tn,
enemy they will profit by the lesson they re
ceived yesterday, and not run into trap, II
which the rebels would like to catch them, ant
where dozen could keep q thousand, without
the slightest fear Of one escaping.
W. d. McGREGoR.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08

Ex.Goy. KoERNER, of Illinois, our Minister
to spain, 10 In town.
frederic 8. CozzENs, author of the "spar-
rowgrass Papers" aud other racy Ii'9rATy pro-
York.
Col. D'CRssoLA, Of the 4th New York cav
airy, was In town yesterday, his term OF service
having expired. He was tempora lily In comman
OF Devens brigade, and did gallant service with il
recently In the Valley.
8. H. A. D. ADAMS, the popular newspaper
Hespondent was in Pitt burg day or two since
on his wAv home from the Chicago Convention,
with the platform iu his pocket.
Miss KATE BATEMAN sailed In the steamer
China yesterday for Liverpool.
snLLABER, (Mrs. PartIngton, } of the Boston
Saturday Evening Gazcne, has been "FuraIiEIng u
We happen TO know that the reason why he ieft
the comfortable city OF Boston for the country was
that he had written, and intended to publish Ia the
Gdsshe, an article In defence OF bores s1me of the
solil men OF ston having got an inkling Of this,
compelled him to leave town.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
THE UNION NOMINATION FOR GOV
ERNOR OF NEW YORK.

The result ofthe Syracuse Union Convention
is the nomination Of Hon. REUBEN Z. FEN
TON for Governor Of New York. more
loyal or faithful servant OF the country
could not be found in the Empire State. He
has been, from first TO last, during the present
Administration, an ardent and constant worker
TO the end that the rebellion should be speedily
suppressed by force Of arms, and has always,
by his congressional votes, given such positive
aid 70 the Government as will earliest crush
the rebellion and restore the Union in Its In
tegrity.
We have no doubt that Mr.. Fenton will re.
ceive the combined loyal vote Of the State oi
New York, and succeed the present represent
alive Of JEFF. Davis in the Executive chair o
that State, and thus bring back New York II
her official character to the hearty support o
the National Government, from which she ha
been betrayed by Horatio Seymour.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-08
PERSONAL.

Col. CHADWICK, of the firm of Sykes, Chad
wisk Co, pTopneturs of WiIlATds' Hotel, has
been 70 the front He returned yesterday. He
says Gen. Grant 10 cheerful aud confident OF an
early peace and eessAtio Of hOstilIties,n TO be
prooured with cold lead and cold steel,
Mr.. JOSEPH b. MoRsB, for the last seven
years editor Of the Boston EpsHiHg Traveller, has
editor Of the NewbuFYport Herald. Mr.. Morse ma
acted with the Democratic party OF late and n
nov supporter OF Gen. Mcclellan for the Presi-
dency.
MAJOR REED SAUNDERS, Of the rebel army,
prisoner at Fort Warren, died at that plsGe on
saturday, OF Inn am alton Of the bowels. He be-
lonsed nj Kentucky, was 2s years OF age, son OF
the well known George N. Saunders, and lawyer
BY profession lie was ouTied from Grace Church,
RPstoa.