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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
SECRETARY HARLAN.

For some time past We have observed in
some of our exchanges articles of personal
nature having reference to the Secretary Of
the Interior. These publications are not Of
frank and manly character such as can be
met and answered, but are insinuations touch
ing the private and political history of this
gentleman. The most of the statements are
Of such ridiculous and nonsensical charac-
ter as to carry upon their face their full and
entire refutation.
The similarity Of the statements, though
published in different papers, leads to the be-
lief that they proceed from central organiza-
tion, which proposes to impair, if possible,
the influence Of this gentleman, and to array
against him some of his warmest personal
and political friends. We do not propose,
at this time, to repeat any Of these ridiculous
statements, preferring to wait until we can
fnsten them upon the person or persons
whom we believe to be their author.
The Secretary, in the discharge of his
official duty, for reasons satisfactory to him
self, has seen proper to remove certain gcn-
tlemen from Office. OF course this act was
not likely to make personal friends of the
victims. He is known to bc bitterly opposed
to bogus railroad speculations, and cannot
look for commendation in that quarter. We
presume oil public men, and particularly the
Secretary, will not object to fair and impair
tial criticisn of thair nublic acta lint thasa
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13


The METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH. - The
Christian Adv0cate and Journal of this week
contains the following suggestions from Bishop
AMEs concerning the southern churches:
"The southern bishops say they are at q
loss to conceive by what shadow of right le-
gal or moral, the property is held by the pres
ent occupants. / am sorry the bishops are
so ignorant Of the facts 1 am happy to in.
form them, and all concerned, that the au-
thority by which tho property alluded to was
taken possession Of was the only authority
which at the time, and still, so far as know,
could enforce obedience to law, and maintain
order in the rebellious States.
"And l now propose to the bishops and to
all other parties interested, that Chief JUS
tice Chase shall decide the question of title
to the property referred to, and that all shall
abide by his decision in the premises; and |
hereby pledge myself (and doubt not my
colleagues in the episcopacy will do tho same)
that should the decision be in favor of the
Church South, l will at once withdraw all
the ministers whom l have appointed to CON
dnct divine services in these churches re-
ferred to, provided the authority by which |
now occupy them allows me TO do SO, Of
which l have no doubt. think, IL the
Southern bishops 0rs as confident Of their
title to the property as they appear 70 be,
they will not hesitate thus to submit the
question to the decision Of the highest judi
cial otheer in tho Government"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

FOREIGN ITEMs-EUROPEAN DATES TO
AUG. 3l.-The Atlantic Telegraph Company
have resolved to build new cable The
rebel Ex-Secretary Bsnjamin has arrived at
Southampton. There is a ministerial crisis
at Lisbon. The London Times, in an edi-
torial on the Inauguration of Prince Albcrt's
statue at CobOurg, again urges that the
Queen should emerge from her seclusion and
perform the duties depending on her. The
Paris papers are snarling at the convention
between Prussia and Austria relative to the
Duchies. Even the MORitsNr shows its
teeth. Some disturbances occurred at
Bressia on the 29th, in consequence
of the collection Of a new property tax.
Sir George Brown, of Crimea fame, and Judge
Halliburton (Sam Slick, the authOr) are dead.
The French feet, consisting of nine iron -clads
and four others, were being feted at Ports
mouth. The cholera appears to be receding
1t is stated that French frigate has taken
possession, In the name Of the French Gov
ernment, of u valuable guano island in the
Pacific in latitude deg, 10 min. south, and
longitude 81 deg. SO min. west. There was
a vague rumOr Of a conspiracy in Berlin
The MOrNing Posi- processes to give the
secret articles OF the recent AustTO- Prussian
Convention, the most important Of which are
that Austria undertakes to eKpel the Duke Of
Augustinberg from HoIstein, on some slight
pretence. She also undertakes to cedO HOl-
stein to Prussia for peouniary indemnity.
The demand for American Securities was
quite active.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
PUBLIC EMnrzzLEMENr.

The public will not wonder at the prompt
action of the Governor of Ohio in arrestipR
the Treasurer of that State on charge Of
embezzlcment, for having loaned the public
moneys of the State to private parties. Ohio
has suffered severely for tho rascalities of ia
treasurers, and the Importance Of guarding
the public treasury from such malfeasances
is, no doubt very sensibly felt by Governor
ANDERSON.
This case should be a warning to public
officers everywhere. In many States such
misuses of the public funds, such tamper,np
with the public chest, is made felony bylaw
and IL should be so in every State. This
crime of ombezzlement BY confidential agents
of large private business houses, and also by
public officials, is of too frequent occurrence.
and II dcvolyes upon functionaries having
the sunervision of acoopnts In mako fre,uent
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

THE London News correspondent states
that Returning to Europe lately, hap
pcned to be one hot morning in the Rue St.
FerreoI, Marseilles. happened to see In n
shop window photograph which instantly
recognized as that of Edwin Booth, the
American tragedian. It's beautiful face,
ard one belonging to a most virtuous and
upright man, with whom am proud to have
been on terms Of friendship. l stepped into
the shop, and asked the gentleman behind
the counter whose portrait 1t was. 'Mais,
exclaimed he, 1T is Boot, the assassin. Nilk
Boot, 10 miserable, le lalache. La popula-
tion Marseillaise en- rafrole. have sold hun
dreds within the past four weeks ex.
planned to the shopkeeper the error into
which he had fallen, but he shrugged his
shoulders and said 1t did not much matter.
He had plenty more orders for 'Vilk Boot,
and they must be executed
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

Masonic OFFICERS ELECTED.-At the tri.
enuial cOnclave of the Grand Encampment OF
Knights Templar of the United States Of
America, in Cleveland last week, the follow.
ing officers were elected and installed to serve
for the ensuing three years:
Sir II. L. Palmer, of Wisconsin, M. L.
Grand Master Sir VIM. L. Gardner, of Mas
sachusetts, Deputy Grand Master; Sir j. Q.
A. Fellows, of Louisiana, Grand Generalissi-
mo; Sir Kent Jarvis, of Ohio, Grand Cap
tain General; Sir Robert McMurdy, of Wash.
ington, D. c., Grand Prelate; Sir George W.
Belt, of Missouri, Grand Senior Warden; Sir
II. c. Ranney, of Illinois, Grand Junior
Warden Sir John W. Simons, of New York,
Grand Treasurer; Sir John ID. Caldwell, Of
Ohio, Grand Recorder; Sir VIM. G. Munger, OF
Kentucky, Grand Standard Bearer; Sir Ezra l..
Stevens, of Washington, d. c., Grand Sword
Bearer Sir George W. Prescott, of Minnoso-
tn, Grand Warderi Sir j. b. Covert, of Ohio,
Grand Captain Guard.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

Capt. J, NJ. MOORE, A. @ NJ, who was
dispatched with the party to Andersonvillc
for the purpose of interring the remains Of
our prisoners who died in the notorious
prison-pen at that place, is in daily receipt
of letters from the friends Of the soldiers
buried there, requesting information as to
whether their remains can be found and re.
moved North. Capt. M. desires to state, in
reply to these inquiries, that the record Of
burials, together with such other information
as he could obtain, will be given to the pub.
lie on the lst proximo.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
pERsoNAf..

MRs. Z. X. KANE authorizes us (New York
BIpress) to state that the Philadelphia telegram
ON Saturday to the Associated Press, pronounoing
as "canard" the story recently appearing in
the Journals about Dr. KAne's marriage VITA
herself, Is no ''canard" at all, but substantial
fact EF .
The New York Nsrs sardonically says: ''It
is currently reported that II Gen. sLooUx should
decline the nomination Of Secretary Of State, Cen
RICHARD BUsrEED Is to take his place" -
ARrEMUs WARD, who has come to bid us
tadoo," arrived In town this morning, and ia
located at wnlardh
Hon. JoHN A. HUBBARD, Of Connecticut,
and Judge CLITToRD, Of Maine, arrived at viii.
lard g this morning.
MAJ. GEN CHARLES DEvEss has assumed
command at Charleston. s,"l
Us. CLARKE Is At the Winter Garden,
New York, doing major Wellington de Boots
and Timothy Toodles."
IT is rumored that Z. L. Dasspport has
been engaged TO assist Lester waffsfk hnd we
have an inkling that J. W. wallaek nttbe the
stage manager at wallaek's the coming season.
MAX MARErzEK is in the field with the
following list Of new operatic artists, and the
Of successful experiment. signora Enriohetta
Bosisio, sIgnora Bipe do Rossi, sIgnor Ettore Ir-
frie, signor Giuseppe Maria, signor @. B. Auto.
nucci, and Herr julius Sesselberg.
DAN. BRYANT, whose brilliant career as q
delinestor Of Irish character was brought to q
close on Saturday last, In New York, has gone
back to his first love. Bph Horn is to be an ac-
cession to the Bryant's this season.
GEO. G. BosIPAcE closed his engagement
at the New Bowery Theatre, New York, on Sat
urday last, and Z. Eddy succeeded him on Mon
day.
Mrs. JoHN HoEY will make her appear,
aucs at wallaOk's, New York, carly in the com
ing season. Me .i' ..l'..
Ex-Gov. FoorE, formerly member Of Con.
gress from this district In the Confederate Con
gress, arrived In the city-on Sunday night. Hs
looks just as we'll as he did on the morning aftei
he beat his old friend Jef. Davis for Governor o
Mississippi. Nashville Gdzetts.
Ex-CoNGREssMAN CuRRY, Of Alabama. /,
studying for the ministry.
A CORRESPONDENT gives the tone Of Frank
Cheathsm's application for pardon. He says
"you know me, Mr.. President-who 1 am and
what have done am sorry and II you will
pardon me will be faithful citizen hencefor
ward. And II there is any more fighting to b.
done, count me in wherever l may be needed.
MRs. JOHN WooD opens the Olympic, N
Y, on tomorrow night, with ''Ye tragieal ant
comical'' burlesquo Of Brough entitled
"Po. ca hon -tas." The fair mauageress will d,
the low born heroine, and Thomas Baker, for
merly Of Laura Keene's theatre, aud a populal
composer and conductor, will hold tho baton Ovo
the orchestra.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
Tb.Ira,sn Council.

The long. projected council Of commits
sioners of the United States with representa-
tiyes of the Indian tribes Is now in session
At Fort Smith, Arkansas. Judge Cooley,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, is at the
head Of the commission, associated with Col
Wells, Superintendent Of the Southwestern
Indians; Thomas VISA, Of Philadelphia,
Generals Parker, Heron and Harney. There
are nearly thirty principal and affiliated
tribes Of Indians, large part Of whom went
over to tho rebels, and have, Of course, suf'
fered intensely for their ingratitudo. They
lost many Of their best warriors, theygave NJ
their horses and cattle upon promises that
could not be kept, they lost the annuities they
had been accustomed to receive from tte
Government, and returning home after the
collapse Of the rebellion found nothing but
desolation and misery awaiting them.
Some of the Seminoles, Cherokees, Creeks
Ae. who preferred not to break with the great
father. were after bloody and fruitless war
fare driven half famished into Kansas, and
have there been living upon the char
ties of the government. Between the loya
and the rebel Indians there has existed q
spirit Of intense hostility, so that II peact
with the United States were secured, there
would still be danger Of chronic and perpet
ual war among themselves. The existence o.
slavery In the Indian Territory, in which
most or all of the chiefs were interested, Il
another complication which will increase thu
difficulty Of an early settlement. But one o
two things will be determined by this conyo
cation. Either the Indians will be compelled
to settle their own quarrels, abandon thei
slave codes and practices, and agree to trea
ty Of perpetual peace with the United States
or prepare themselves at once and finally fo
n war Of determination. ..
The commissioners have, therefore, yer,
difficult aud delicate work on their hands
Bot it is believed that, with prudence nnt
discretion in their councils, peace may b
restored, and safety reign again throughout
our territorial limits. The Government cat
do very much to preserve this very desirable
order Of things by placing and keeping tb'
management Of its afairs in the hands of hu
name and honest men. This department
with its extended patronage and large dis
bursements, has long been the nursery o.
rascals, who have abused the confidence o
the Government and turned the helplessnes
| Of the Indians to their profit. Speedy anC
radical reformation here would remove on,
cause of evaporation, and insure repose I'll
| in the order Of nature these remnants OF
troublesome race pass from the face of tn
earth Worcester Spy-Hon. j. ID. Bald
/ fClH. -.....
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

ANNAPOLIS RAILROAD. - The Annapolis
GG=ette says word or two in favor of this
well-managed twenty miles of railroad, upon
which several improvements have been made
since the election of Mr.. Brown as president.
The GaSette says:
1.-THE cars commenced running through tC
the junction with the Washington road, we
believe, in 1910, and has therefore been in
ope. alton about twenty five years. During
the war, hundreds of thousands of passengers
were conveyed over It, yet there has never
a single passenger been killed or even in.
jured so as to prevent him or her from at
tending to their regular business. Indeed,
its exemption from casualties of every kind
is truly astonishing, and too much praise
cannot be awarded those in charge"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

MAJOR GEN MEADE arrived in town last
night, and is at willard's.
GEN Fremont, Col. ZAooSr, and another
gentleman have taken out a patent for expelling
sap that produces rot in wood, aud insert sui
phate Of iron aud other substances that render II
incOrruptible. II the discovery is what they be.
lieSe 1t, it will be fortune to the owners Of the
aud will be used for railroad ties, w wharyes ship
timber, and various other purposes.
JOHN G. BRECKISRIDeE was in Quebec on
Monday, on his way to Montreal.
Mr.. ROBERT IiScoLS is reported in Paris
by the London EsIos.
BRIG. GEN. CHAs. II. VAN WICK arrived
at the National Hotel this morning from SOuth
Carolina.
DR.. WILLIAM BAY, of Albany, N. Y, died
In that city at the advanced age Of ninety two
years, ou Thursday last. DR.. Bay was actively
employed in his profession for more than sixty
years; and for more than half century in Al
bany, where, also, he was born.
1t is said that the late Chief Baron TnoMP
soY was very faeetiOus companion over th'
bottle, which he much enjoyed. At one Of TIA,
Judges dinners during the assiEes, there wa
present a certain dignitary of the church. WheI
the cloth was removed, 81 always think" sale
the very reverend guest, al always think, ny
lord, that a certain quantity Of wine does a mar
no harm after good dinnerN' "Oh, no, sir, by
no MEANS" replied the Chief Baron; "it's the
uncertain quantity that does all the mischief"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

THERE are several London detectives in
New York and Brooklyn, trying to trace out
a gang Of burglars who committed one of the
most extensive robberies ever perpetrated in
Manchester. On the 18th ultimo a jewelers.
shop in Manchester, England, was broken
into and robbed of six hundred gold and sill
yer watches and chains, about two hundred
articles of valuable diamond and other jew
elry, all amounting in value to nearly one
hundred thousand pounds. Handbills have
been issued by the London detectives to the
police officers, giving the numbers of the
watches stolen, and a full description of the
other jewelry, and offered twenty-five hun
dred dollars reward for the apprehension Of
the robbers, who are supposed to be in New
York ut the present time.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

The Utica Telegraph states that few
months ago DR.. Horton, of that city, lost two
Of his three children. On Tuesday the Doctor
himself died. On Thursday the remaining
child, q bright girl of ten, did not feel WELL
and her mother gave her, as she supposed, q
dose of geranium, but mistook it for yellow
jasmine, which is fatal poison when given
In such q dose. The mother was uncon ious
of the mistake she had committed until the
daughter suddenly exclaimed, "oh, ma, /
can't breaths, and sank down and died. The
father and daughter were both buried to-
gether, and stricken one bowed alone over
the grave, who was six months ago happy
wife and mother Of three children.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
Trial Of Henry Wirz.
THE PRISONER SICK.
Adjournment of the Court.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1865.
UNITED STATES MILITARY COMMISSION
GES. LBw. WALLAoE, President
MAJ. A. i. HossHS, Judge Advocates.
This morning the Commission for the trial Of
Henry wirz assembled at ten o'clock. All the
members present, the Judge Advocates, and the
counsel for the accused.
The Commission having been called to order,
Col. Chapman read the following letters, which
he received this morning;
orp CAPrroL Prison,
wAsuTNdroS, D. c., Sept. IS, 1868.
Captain West, Supr 0. Q. Prison:
CAPTAIN have the honor to Inform you that
Capt. wirz is unable to leave his room TO day
He il suffering from nervous prostration.
Very respectfully, your obi sery't,
c. NJ FORD,
A. A. Surgeon, U. s. A.
OLD CAPITOL PRlsoS,
wAsHrxdrcS, D. C., Sept Is, 1855. )
Col Chfpmdn, J. A.:
SIR: Capt. wirr has been pronounced by the
Surgeon at this place to be too much prostrated
to be able to appear before your court to-day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0Bo. wBBsr,
Capt. and NIL Supt. o. c. p.
Tlere being no objection, the reading OF the
testimony taken yesterday was commenced by
Mr.. Hays, who finished about half past twelve
o'clock, when
Gen. Wallace said he desired to call the atten.
tion Of Mr. Baker 10 the fact that time had been
given him to furnish the names Of witnesses
whom he charged had been tampered with by
the Government.
Mr.. Baker replied, that 1t was impossible for
him to give the names,
General Wallace said Very well, sir we have
asked you to furnish the names OF the witnesses
Mr.. Baker said he could not.
Gen. Wallace That is all, sir.
To the Court-What action will the Court takeY
After some deliberation-
General Wallace said The Court appear to be
satisfied to allow an Inference to be drawn from
the fact, that the counsel is unable to name any
witness alleged 20 have been tampered with, to
20 to the public.
Judge Advocate Chapman read a letter from
Chief Justice Casey, Of the Court OF Claims, in
which that gentleman expresses his perfect will
ingness that the Commission have the use OF the
court room.
Tho Court adjourned until tomorrow morn :
ing at 10 . clock, and Gen. Wallace ordered that
the medical officer report to the cour:in the morn
ing the condition OF the prisoner should he still
be sick.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

The will of Mary Barr, which has just
been admitted to probate by the Surrogate of
New York, distributes S3O5, 900 among vari-
GUS religious and benevolent societies and in
stitutions, and then bequeaths, in equal
shares, among seven of these institutions, the
whole of the residuary estate. Among the
donations are $50, 900 to the American Bible
Society, $40, 900 to the American Church
Missionary Society; 500 900 to the Feregn
Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church
in the United States for Africa and China
$40, 900 to the Domestic Missionary Society
of the same church, aud $40, 900 to the
American Church Missionary Society for the
Promotion of Evangelical knowledge.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

New ORLEANS, Sept ia special dis
patch from Jackson, Miss, to the Times,
says it is creditably rumored that General
Slocum has rendered his resignation, in con-
sequence of the Presidents endorsement Of
Gov Sharkey's action.
The Mobile NevS. predicts confidentially
that the colored troops will be marched out
Of the State for muster-out or transfer to an
other locality. An engine and one passenger
car were precipitated down high embank.
ment near Clinton, Miss. Fortunately nc
person was hurt.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
TeleRrnphIc Conyention.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE National Tole-
graphic Union met this afternoon at the
Concert Hall of the Opera House. and was
called to order by President Hammond, of St.
Louis. The reports of the president, treas.
urer, and corresponding secretary, were then
read.
After some other preliminary business the
Convention adjourned until tomorrow morn,
ing, to await the arrival of several delegates
now en- route. All the Northern States are
represented in the convention.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

KEsrUcKY.-The Senate of Kentucky,
just chosen, will be tie of 10 to 10. As the
Legislature just elected has the choice of a
successor to GARRETT DAVIS, in the United
States Senate, whose term expires in 1867,
this tie in tho State Senate will enable that
body to prevent an election, and so throw the
Senatorial contest upon the nort Legislature,
by which time the State will be revolution,
lied for freedom,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13

New ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-THE Matamo-
ras Monitor contains IN interesting cor
respondence between Gen. Mejia and Gen
Steele. The former complains that Cortinas
had fired on n body of Imperialists while in
transit, taking refuge in Texas.
Gen. Steele replies, regretting any viola
tion Of the international laws, and says that
it was against his express injunction. Cor
tinas, he said, had complained of similar
outrage on the part of Gen. Meiia's men.
Official dispatches of Marshal Bazaine an
nounce the capture of chihuahua and Her
mOsillo.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
From North Carolina-About the Ra-
tion Business.

NEw York, Sept. l3.-The THbmnc'S
Raleigh correspondent states that the giving
of ratiOns to the whites will cease on the 9TH.
Notwithstanding they have immense crops in
the field they continually cry to the Govern
ment to give them rations.
There are no colored persons in Raleigh
receiving rations, as they all provide for
themselves.
A great many of whites have either sold
the rations given them by the Government or
fatten their hogs on them.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-13
PRooLAMArIoNs OF GovERNoR PERRY.-As

PRocLAMATIoEs OF GOVERNOR PERRY.-As
will be seen by the proclamations of his Ex-
cellency, Gov, Perry, the long-looked-fo
restoration of civil authority is taking place
as rapidly as possible. The Governors head
quarters have been established at Columbia,
the place for holding the convention. The
Attorney General and Solicitors Of the State
are ordered to attend the sitting of the con-
vention. A mutual and harmonious under
standing for the resumption of their duties
by oil civil and municipal authorities has
been made. From these proclamations it
will appear that all our present trials and
difficulties arc in . fair way of being speedily
and happily adjusted.-CharkcstOn Courier