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Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Second Edition
MoBILE-FARRAGUT PLAN OF At
TANK.
FOUR O'CLOCK. P. M.


An examination Of the map Of Southern Mis-
sissippi, showing the approaches to Mobile,
will give one good idea Of Admiral Farra-
gut's situation, and suggest at a glance his
probable plan OF operations after gaining pos
session Of Mobile bay.
Fort Morgan is situated on the extremity of a
narrow peninsula, which extends like the toe of
boot from the southern coast Of Alabama. The
main entrance to the bay Is by q channel which
runs close to this fort, and which Is about one
mile wide. To the west.northwest OF Fort
Morgan is Dauphin's Island, on which is Fort
land, on the west side of Mobile bay, lie Grants
Pass, by which New Orleans steamers run to
Mobile.
Grants Pass was dominated by Fort Powell
which has been captured, leaving only Fort
Morgan to be reduced to give our navy the un-
disturbed possession and use of the water
approaches TO Mobile.
About three and a half miles east of Fort
Morgan, in the rear of that fertilization, is a
narro W place called Cove Tree, where the PENN.
sula is less than half mile wide. Within the
bay, on the north side of this peninsula, the
water is deep enough TO allow gunboats 10 ap.
proach within short range, and on the outer or
southern side of the peninsula, is also approach.
able by the war vessels.
Still farther eastward, about eight miles from
Fort Morgan, is another narrow portion of the
Peninsula, at a point called "Edith's Ham
mock" where forces can be landed, or at least
where the rebel communication can DO cut of
by cross fire from our gunboats. Fort Nor.
gan is supplied every two weeks with provls.
ions, and II is not probable that very large
stock Is accumulated In the fort.
We have good reason to believe that before
this force has been landed by Farragut aud
Granger in the rear Of Fort Morgan at one oi
the points we have indicated. Such a force
could operate on the rear of the fort, covered
by the gunboats on both aanks, and their sue,
cess would be almost certain.
AT all events, Admiral Farragut can cut OF
supplies from Fort Morgan until 1t falls, ant
In the meantime shut the gate against block.
ade runners and deprive Mobile from all com
murlcation with the Gulf of Mexico. Tho
pear with this forced ripenlng will soon droT
into our hands.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
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Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

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most remarkable preparation in the world. It is
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and is now made with the same care, skill and At.
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New York.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
GEN. sHERIpAN's DEPARTMENT.
Occupation OF winchester by the Union
Troops-Battle Expected at strssburg.

Troops-Battle Expected At Strasburg.
WINCHESTER, Aug. 12-10 p. m.-The last
of Early's rebel forces left here yesterday
morning about 10 O'Clock. His train was over
three miles long. Our cavalry charged into
the town yesterday as the rebel rear guard went
out. Early established his headquarters last
nigh at Newtown. Yesterday morning there
was heavy skirmishing between our forces and
a portion of the rebels on the Milford and
Front Royal roads, at point about two miles
from this place. We drove the rebels.
Early is well protecting his front and rear,
and making up the valley as fast as ever he
can go. cannot learn that he expects to he
materially reinforced. His train is very hcav-
lily loaded.
Early will make stand at Strasburg, IL he
must; but he is trying hard 10 reach point
where the valley is narrower.
Everything Is very quiet here to-day. There
are no rebel forces between here and Martins
burg and Hagerstown, and the road from here
to the above named places is clear.
Mosby's guerrillas are hanging on the rear
Of our columns, and annoying us somewhat by
picking up stragglers, and picking up infor.
nation, and have picked up nearly 100 of our
men.
These guerrillas also captured, yesterday
Mr.. Shelby, OF the New York Tribune, going
to the front, and robbed him In a most ap'
proved style, and, giving him what they called
parole, let him go.
Yesterday, a small scouting party, undel
Sergeant James White, lst Virginia cavalry
proceeded towards Martinsburg, and ran upoI
the rebels at Cunningham's woods, near thai
point, and were driven back. Sergeant Whit,
being wounded was captured, and report say
he was immediately hung by the rebels. Whit,
waslone of our oliest and most valuable scouts
and his loss is severely felt. Altogether tn,
campaign in the valley has opened auspiclousl!
for us, and the rebels will be pushed back will
yigOT,
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
LATEST FROM TaE FRoNT-GEH,
BURNSIDE RELIEVED OF HIS
COMMAND.

Heavy Firing Heard on Saturday.
tCorrespondence Of the Associated Pressl
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or THE POTOMAC
August it-1 q N.
General Burnside was relieved yesterday and
LEFT his command last evening-his division
officers and number Of friends being present
TO bid him farewell.
General Wilcox is temporarily in command
Of the Ninth corps.
It was reported last week that the enemy was
moving toward our left, with the intention of
making flank attack carly this morning, but
as there has been no demonstration up To this
hour, the report Is believed TO be unfounded.
Ample preparation Is, however, made 70 meet
them should they attempt such a movement.
Everything at headquarters is perfectly quiet.
Considerable firing has been kept up all
night between the pickets on the centre and
right.
Yesterday morning, about daylight, heavy
firing was heard In the direction OF the James
river, which lasted for about two hours.
| 1t Is reported to have been an attack by some
rebel rams on a working party Of Gen. Buffers,
who are cutting canal across small peninsuls
| on the James river.
A dozen deserters came in yesterday, two Of
whom were cavalrymen, with all their &C.
coutrements.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
PERSONAL.

SAMUEL s. SoUTHARD, agent of the Adams
Express Company, Of Terre Haute, Ind, commit
ted,u cide in his room by shooting himself through
the head with pistol, a few days sgo. He left =
letter, which says: Liquor hAs ru ned me, well
as Thousands OF others; have tried hard to quit,
but ind 1t impossible to do so.'
MRS. WooD, whom many of our readers will
remember as the best female representative OF
English perA ever known in this county, died n
short time since at Buelife Hall, Breton West,
near Wakefield, England, where she had resided
for the previous twelve months
DANIEL 8. DICKINSON declines to be candi-
date for Governor OF the State Of New York.
MRs. GRANT, the widow OF British officer
OF note, has en arrested on a charge Of IettiDg
he TO her own house TO obtain the insurance.
Col. WM. Fl. SEWARD, U. 8. A., and Mr..
George FoSdiek, OF New Orleans, are stopping at
the Astor House.
TEE KING OF THE BEL6IANs has conferred
upon Sir john Bowring the honorary dis inotion
OF aeommanderah p Of the Order OF Leopold.
THn EMPEROR ALEXANDER, at Klssengen,
named tne h'hs OF ba' aria Colonel OF The lat Tegi-
ment Of hulA's u the Guard, the proprietOr oI
which was the late King MaximiIian, OF Bavaria.
The NEW KING OF WURTEMBrRG. married
In is4S to the Grand Duchess Olga, sister OF toe
Emperor OF Russia, has no child en- The heiT
presumptivet the throne Is now Prince FIederIcL
sou OF the late Prince Paul, who was brother Of
the late KING William.
NJ. DCRAND-BRAGER, the marine painter
was lately A. CheTbOurg, and visited the scene OF
the combat Of the KeAFsArge and Alabama, for the
purpose Of preparing Tor picture OF the incident,
TEE EhPERoR FRANCIS JOSEPH, who has
leit C'rlhbad, intends before returning TO his cant
tai, TO stop ior few days at Prague with the En-.
Pc or Ferdinand his uncle, who, in 1873 AbdioAted
JOHN LEAcH, he artist of Punch, Is at Ham.
burg, and 10 having APArtculArly good time there
Nothing OF his drawing nAs Appe .Ted for three
mortal weeks. He wouldn't use hi. mcneil at ali
II he hAd . fortune. What good thing a. h In All
Aome men are not born rich.
Hon. AMOS KENDALL, of this city, is at
present at the Everett HOuse, New YORK.
COMMODORE VANDERBILT has five horses ut
Saratoga valued at 5000
g. P. PUTNAM denies that any one is going
10 pirate the Irving works from him.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Anlusenlents.

CANTERBURY.-The attractions offered this
week Hy Mt Lea to the patrons OF the Canterbury
certAinly Of class to suit the most fastidious
person. Miss Agnes Sutherland, the famous scot.
tish Nightingale has returned TO this city after
absence OF over TWO years, and her name heads
the list Of Artistes this week, which Is OF itself
sufficient indueement to fll the housej but when
great bAlladiSt OF the days the iaScnatiny We5ner
Sisters, Mons szolloSy and his ballet
troupe, to stY nOthirg Of the burnt-oork brigade,
MulligAn, West &c we may well anticipate a
mammoth entertainment.
VARIBTIEs.-To-night will be the initial per-
foTmAnos of the BtSrIliuS romance Of The SIX
Degrees OF CrImsn Vice In all lite 70 ms 10 de-
pic ed In this great drama. Mr., Harry Z Andrews
will make his lTSt appearance here In the chaIao.
ter OF Julio Dormiby. The double concert hall
show In connection With this great piece. Mr..
MAlleFy, the great sWoTd-AwAlloweT, appears here
on wednesday evening. Our worthy readers will
please note the advertisement OF this fAvoTite
place OF amusement,
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

IMPORTANT IN RELATION TO RECRUITING
Gen. Hays, of New York, has received the fol.
lowing order from Washington,
wAsHsoroS, Aug. IL, 1884.
BrioadieY General Hspi
The Secretary Of War has forbidden the re-
cruitIpR OF men In one State TO be credited TO
another, except as provided In the act Of July
4th, 1854, for recruiting In States In rebellion.
He directs that you see to the execution OF this
order In your State, and, II necessary, arrest
recruiting officers and agents who may be
found violating II. Make this known 70 the
Governor. JAS. B. Far.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
TIE sITuATIoN AT pETERsnuI

In saving into pieces the trunk of the
famous elm tree of Piusleld, Mass, for such
mementoes as bowls, wine glasses, canes vc.,
a crooked iron staple was found imbedded in
the wood, six inches from the surface. 1t was
dred years ago. About the year 1925 brother
Of the Hon. Thomas Allen, then q merchant in
Plttsfeld, had view of the Elm and Park as
they then appeared, taken and sent to Eng
land, where II was reproduced on blue crockery
ware, several specimens of which are still in
the possession of the old families of Berkshire,
and highly priced. A fountain, on the spot
where the tree stood, 10 be called "The Fouu-
tain Of the Elm," Is among the suggestions
made to preserve the name and fame of the
tree that time would not spare.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

POLICE REPoRTs.-Fourh Precinct-Robert
Evans, John Evans, aud MArRaret Cummings. die
oTderlvi 81 ChArleJ II. A. RydowI do. 50. John
o. Beck, do Sl.75.
FInh Prfcinet-h obt. saudT, T. 5, B,gley, J. New
land Ada Young, Msggle Clark and Emma Woods
worth, disorderlyj 90.
Seventh PTeeiact-John Janpey and Edward Ro.
bey, o. bS. Patrick oDonnelI, hghtinJi ball for
hearing,
Ninth PTecinci-Chares +. HnTd, grand larceny;
iail for court. Charles Desgle and James Turner,
highway robbery do John GroEs and VIM. Il.
Leonard, rotinsi held under security.
Tenth Plettnci-J0Sephine Miles, intOxioRtion,
50. John Lark ms, Thomas Coates and Jas Smart,
disorderly conducts 50. Mary A. Wilson, mali.
eiOus mischief $50.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

The Atlantic Monthly for September will con-
tain MI. .Glllmore's account of his visit to Jeli.
Davis last month, in company with Colonel
Jacques. We understand the interview will be
described precisely as it occurred, with all the
talk on both sides. Col. T.w. Hi gginson is
again a contributor to the Atlantic, and will in
the next issue discuss the subject Of Irregular
and Volunteer Officers" Longfellow, Trow-
bridge, Robert Dale Owen, and Mitchell appear
also in the September number.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Editor Arrsst.d I'm Maine,

BELFAST, Me-, Aug. l3.-W. H. Simpson,
editor of the RepubliedH Journal, has been ar
rested in this city, and carried before the
United States District Court at Bangor, to
answer TO an Indictment for giving aid and
comfort to the rebellion, by publishing an
article on the draft. He pleaded not guilty,
and through his counsel demanded an imme-
diate trial. This was resisted by the United
States Attorney, upon whose motion the matter
was continued, and Mr.. Simpsons personal
recognizance taken for his appearance at the
next term of the court.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

A FEW OF THE LIEs OF THE WBEK.-That
Hooker had been appointed TO command In
the Shenandoah Valley; that Secretary Stanton
had sent in his resignation; that Farragut was
only relieving a portion Of the blockading
squadron of Mobile harbori that military ex'
perts were very anxious about the critical situa.
tion Of Sherman at Atlanta, and several more
falsehoods concocted to serve electioneering
and speculatng schemes.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

ELECTION IN RHODE IsLAND.-she will vote;
First. To extend the suffrage 10 the soldiers In
the aeld who are qualified electors at home.
Second. To extend the suffrage TO naturalized
citizens who have served honorably In the war
during the rebellion, and to permit them TO vote
on the same terms as native citizens, walving,
In their favor, the property-quallacatlon re.
qulred Of other naturalized electors. Third.
To abolish the registry tax. A
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
PROM ATLANTA.
From the Army OF the Potomac.

A letter from the Army OF the Potomac,
dated Aug. Is, says;
The Pennsylvania soldiers in Gen. Craw-
tord's Division OF the Fiith Corps, In response
10 circular issued by him, have contributed
over one thousand dollars In aid of the Cham
bersburg sufferers. No doubt other commands
will initiate the example.
Gen. Crawford has withdrawn all the guards
heretofore detailed from his division to protect
families from the annoyances of stragglers in
King George county.
merly lived In Massachusetts, and was con-
scriptcd into the rebel army, came into our
lines yesterday. He says that Kershaw's di-
vision OF Longstreet's corps passed through
Richmond on Its way towards the valley, ac-
companied by a large ammunition train, and
that he heard a prominent officer say that Gen.
Lee had also gone in Il It direction. He alCo
reports that the enemy are mining on our
front-twenty men being de LIED at time to
work.
Heavy firing was heard in the direction of
Gen. Buffers department this morning.
THE SITUATION AT PETERSBURG.
The HsrGld's City Point correspondent of Lhe
18th, says;
Rebel deserters and refugees continue to
come within our lines in large numbers, and
report that Early has been largely reinforced.
Quiet reconnoissanceS are going forward to
learn the strength of the rebel army left here,
and week may not pass away without some
counter movement on our part.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

SUNDAY SCHOOL DIsTRIBUTIos.-On yCJtl -
Iniums wsI made to the scholars OF st. Peters
sunday School. The gold medal of The male de-
paTtment was awarded to John Higgins and OF the
female department to BiidJet Doyle. In add on
to these, one hundred and twenty premiums were
given out.
The church wa1 crowded. They were addressed
by the rev =. " Boyle, ps=tor Of st. PeteTsj after
which, the diEtr butt Ion took pllce.
The school numbers two hundred Ard sixty pu.
pills and twenty-rix teachers. It Il under the Lu-
pcTviGlon OF Mr. v. Z. King.
Tho eolored tchool II composed OF tixty-fve
scholars, to whom thirty.three preniumI were
distributed.
MIR King has been tuperin. ,udent Of the tehooi
but short time. Since he has had charge, q large
number Of scholars have been adj cd % the tehoOl
which shows that he tlkss an intaTe=t In II. The
pastor, Pew. Father Eoyle, and Mr.. X, are de-
sirous that this school thOuld compete with any
In the city, eod they spare pA,nl OF expen:e to
m mAke II "a excellent sunday &C Lool.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Arrest OF a Congressman.

sT. LOUIS, Aug. IA letter 10 the De,ao-
crat from Mexico, Mo-, says Congressman Hall
was arrested there on Wednesday for using the
following language at the railroad depoti 81
hold President Lincoln 10 be as much an enc
my to this Government as JEFF. Davis" Hall
arrived here under guard this evening.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Accident to Hon, john Coyod..

We regret to learn that on Thursday last
Hon. John Covode, while attending his now
ing machine on his farm in Pennsylvania, met
with quite a severe accident. His left foot
being brought in contact with the knives Of
the machine was seriously cut, his left toe
being nearly severed from the foot.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Indian war-ConcsTtsd Action Among
the Tribes Apprehsnded,

ST. LOUIS, August l3.-Gea. Curtis has re-
turned to Fort Leavenworth. The indian
troubles have been quelled temporarily; but
derived from Trustworthy sources
strongly indicate concerted action among the
various tribes, and the most extensive Indian
war yet waged is feared. White men, sup
posed to be rebel emissaries, have been among
the Indians distributing gold, urging them TO
rise against the whites; telling them the South
would protect them and give them the West
for themselves.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
FOR PRESIDENT,
OF ILLINOIS.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ANDREW SON,
OF TENNESSEE.
GOLDEN SENTENCES.

"THE CRISIS WHICH THREATENED TO
DIVIDE THE FRIENDS OF THE UNION Is
PAsT.n
"ISHALL NOT RETURN TO SLAVERY ANY
PERSON WHO IS FREE BY THE TERMS OF
THE PROCLAMATION, OR BY ANY ACT OF
CONGRESS-"
~ PROCLAIM FULL PARDON TO ALL WHO
soLEMNLY SWEAR To HENcEF0RTH FAITH
FULLY SUPPORT, PROTECT, AND DEFEND
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
AND THE UNION OF THE STATES THERE
UNDER"
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
General Palmer.

Maj. Gen. Palmer having been relieved, at
his own request, of the command of the 18th
army corps, has gone to his home, in Illinois,
on leave Of absence. Gen. 4. W. johnson
succeeds Gen. Palmer, temporarily, in COM
mand of the corps.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

We heard yesterday very good joke on Gen.
Hunter and staff, which, though 1t occurred
some time ago, has never appeared in print.
When the General was moving from Parkers-
burg to Cumberland, via Clarksburg, 1t was
decided by the military authorities of the latter
place TO fire salute upon the arrival of the
train. The guns were brought out and when
the whistle was heard the firing commenced.
Instantly the lights were put out and every
man upon the train dropped fiat upor the floor
Of the cars, supposing the train was being fired
upon by the rebels. The alarm which was felt
for time was soon turned into merrment when
the facts were made known Whesling HttslEi-
geHcer.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
n F f l @ l A L

WAR DEPARTMENT.
ADJuTAHT GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHIHoTos, June 30, 1854.
(Ciroular, No, so.
Civil employees In the various Military ofiee'
and Departments In Washington, who claim a
residence and liability to draft elsewhere than in
the District Of Columbia, will Immediately pro-
duee evidence oi such residence and liability to
the proper enrolling ofee!s OF the District oil CO.
lumbia, and take steps to have their names
stricken from their enrolment lists in order that
the quota Of the District may be fixed upon a
proper basis.
by order OF the Secretary OF War:
4. d. TOWNSEND,
jy6 Assistant AdjutAnt General.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15

GuERRuLL RrCoNsoIssAsoB.-Ala large party
Of guerrlllas made tour ofobservatlon through
Accotink on Wednesday night last They of
fered no violence TO the Inhabitants and madt
no halt. They were evidently reconnoitering
to ascertain II there were any Union forces in
the vicinity.
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
Doctor Mary X. Walker Exchanged for 9
Male Surgeon.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. l4.-Rlchmond
papers of the 18Th, state that Doctor Mary Z.
Walker, captured in Georgia upward of five
months ago, has been released from Castle
Thunder and goes down on the Gag-of-truce
boat.
Note.-she was exchanged as a surgeon,
and has arrived at Old Point.l
Daily national Republican., 1864-08-15
4 WE snl. recnnlln hook nlnce In the mark

A WIPE sale recently took place In the market
place OF Armagh, ireland. A woman was put
up for sale by auction, by her husband, man
named bhen, who resided In the town. For
some time past, 1t is said, the woman had
been addicted to drink, and this 10 alleged
10 have been tue cause Of the sale. A man
named Thomas Gunyan, with whom she had
latterly resided, bid one pound, and was de-
clared the purchaser. A large crowd collected
10 witness the novel occurrence.