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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

s@ TwEN1Y THOUSAND srvEN-7HIRrY
INTEREST NOTES FOR KI0HT PER CENT. BONDS. DUE IN
ieo".-4ny person desiring to make the exchange
R!oPosea sDoves wlu please address the undersigned
nvlng the terms upon which they are vilIinr - e~
change. CHARLES MORLEY
NH 2S-5ts Richmond, Virginia
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=. re, DiapoteA Cosafias.Bsam Ass 4een ~.
~o,sd 10 the Northeast C5vMer AZ 1AisteemtA aNi
Nais stseefs. fSeescs's 6.iidimsJ tmms6isssly sp-
pease the Osd Sand.
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PrrERssuae, VIssIxlA, J
March 25--11 A. II.


The firing has ceased. AL Is once
moro quiet The troops have returned
to camp.
The affair did not prove % favorable
- at- first augursd. The enemy enli-
laded us from right and left, in tho cap
tured works, to such an extent that we
could no longer hold them without the
loss Of many men, and they were, con-
sequently, ordered back to their original
lines.
General Lee was on the field, and con-
Quoted the whole affair.
lregret to mentionthe following casu-
alties III this division:
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M RESPONSE no YOUR VERY

ITO MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF
Il MADISON WARD.-In response to q card in
me to serve them ~ ALDERMAN beg leave to
say that if it should be the pleasure Of my friends
to elect me, plodge myself to discharge the duties
of the office faithfully.
NH 2a-l2ts JAMES A. POWELL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

Two THE VOTERS OF MADISON
i WARD.-Havingb been invited by my friends,
Through the city papers, to announce myself can
didate for MA0I6rRATE from Madison Ward,
and respectfully solicit the votes of my feos-citi-
zens. [mh 20-tde] CHARLES HUNT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

ITO THE VOTERS OF MONROE
WARD.-As it seems 10 be the wish Of 90
many Of nay friends, announce myself - CAN.
DIDATE for ALDERMAN in our ward. Trsfer
the citizens to my past conduct when had the
honor 70 serve them in this capacity, a. the best
evidence Of my fitness for the position.
NH 2S-1Ots r. III. NCARKE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

ESTRAY.-Came to my house, day or
~ two sine, an estray HORSE, which the owner
can get BY proving property and paying expenses.
w. L. HARRISON.
NH 27-lts on Fulton Hill, Williamsburg road.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

ITO MANY VOTERS OF MONROE.
WARD.--Havngs seen my name announced
ia the Dispatch Of to-day for MAGISTRATE of the
city, hereby declare myself candidate, and
should it be the pleasure Of the people to elect me-
I will try and discharge the duties OF the Office
faithfully. Respectfully,
NH tide. p. II. HOY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

ITO THE VOTERS OF MONROE
Il WARD-In answer to the inquiries Of hume.
respectfuiiy annocsce Invseif CXNDIDATF for
ALDERMAN from MONROE WARD. II it should
be your pleasure TO choose me for that position,
shall endeavor faithfully 70 discharge its duties.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

WTANTED TO PURCHASE. to re.
w main in the city, a good COOK. WASHER
o nd IRONER; q GIRL who is accustomed to watt
lng in the house, and q good seamstress; also, IN
ctive BOY, accustomed to house work and attending
an Office They must be OF good character and
llealthy. WM. WINSTON JONES,
Clay street, between Eighth and Ninth
NH 27-4ts
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LOST, sTRAYED AND sToLEI.

OST, SCRIP No. 1928 l-2, for twenty
IL five shares Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tonac Railroad Stock, in the name Of w. r. Ko-
Dinson Notice Is hereby given thatapplcation will
be made for its renewal mh27-lav2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

ESTRAY.--Came to my House on Satnr.
IL day night, about 8 O'Clock, FIVE HEAD OF
CATTLE, which the owner can get BY proving pro-
perty and paying expenses. Il. REYMOND,
NH H-2ts opposite the City Burying Ground.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-27

TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
Il WARD.-L9st, between the capitol. the post
Office and my residence, On Franklin street, abpnt
; o'clock on Friday evening, pair Of GOLD
6pECTAMk9. ss4ss-.s~ ~ @-~-s@
nh 25-3te JOSKPH JACK9oN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20
Special Not,lts.
RALLY The srsrxm.

After disease has been conquered there IL stl tn,
weakness that it leaves behind 1t to be removed Con
vaiescence Is tedious ssfr II the enfeebed and fac
cid muscles the shattered nerves. the thin aud watery
blood could speak they would dry aloud help In toe
many such help is given them Is not Of the right
kind. The nery stimuants Of commerce do harm They
kindle temporary flame, which is mockery. Their
effect passes and the last state Of him Who uses them
than the first
Not sach Is the effect Of H0srETTER's STOMACH
BIrrERs There drawback to their tonins proper
ties Balsamc plants aud barks and roots contribute
their restorative Juices to render this soothing and
strengthening preparation PROTECTIVE and arxyprar
agent Its basis IL the only pure simulant which has
ever been produced containing s, OIL or any other
delsterious element The most careful and skillful
chemists have analysed the Bitters and
harmless.
This Il scientific testimony but the testimony Of the
Hundreds Of thousands who have experienced tbs pre-
venve and curative eects Of the Great Vegetable zsc
and Aatire Of modern times Is still more conclusive
10 fever and aeue, dysp-psis biousDesa nervous CON-
pants general debility and chronic compiants il 10 20
nearly infAbie ny,hing in this fsios world can
be. Sold everywhere.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20
STATE CosvEnr1oH.

The Ninth Annual Republican State Convention WIN
be held at Dies Moines on Wednesday, June 14th, 1855
or the purpose Of placing In nomination candidates Soz
the following oces to be filled at the ensuing General
Election viz: GsS
One person for the ONCE Of Governor; Ut
One person for the Office Of lisutenant Governor;
One person for the Office Of Judge of the Supreme
Court;
Ore person for the ONCE Of Superintendent Of Public
Instruction.
The electors Of the several counties of the State who
ordiaIly support the Federal Government in every effort
70 maintain the integrity Of the Unon and heartily ap
prove the policy Of treating treason heinous crins
will be entitled to in the following ratio
One delegate for each county, and delegate
every hundred votes and fractional part of hundred
atty including the Soders VOTE cast at the late
Presidential election for the Union electoral ticket
The armies Of the enemy broken and dispersed but
the spirit Of Slavery which prompts the destruction Of
those whom II cannot control must be destroyed and
the emblems of mourning which now enshroud the Ma
tion for its loss OF ABsAHAx LlscoLswhose Il
synonym for the purest principles OF Republican Gov
srnmeat-mpressively suggest duty to those Who 70
we're his memory and cherish his faith.
By order Of the Republican State Central Commmttee
Des Moines, May l, 1855. Chairman.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20
County mass Meeting.

There viii be . mass meeting of the
Union Republican Electors Of Lee county
ct Charleston on Saturday, Jone Sd, 1865,
for the purpose Of selecting delegates to
attend the State Convention to be held
at Des Moiues on Wednesday, June l4th,
1865.
All voters Of Lee county who cordially
support the Federll Government 10 every
effort to maintain the integrity of the
Union and heartily approve the policy Of
treating treason as a heinous crime arc
invited to attend and participate in the
proceedings of the meeting.
A general attendance from every town.
ship in the county is expected.
BY order of the Lee Comfy Central
Committee. j. M. BECK,
Chairmsn. /.
Fort Madison, May Is, 1865.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

RJeff Thompson surrendered on the
9Th to Capt. Bennett, Gen. Dodee's A..
sistant Adjutans General, all the rebel
troops north of the Arkansas river. The
surrender took place at Chalk Bluffs. JEFF
was very communicative. Said hs sur
rendered more from the destitute condition
OF Northeast Arkansas and to proven. fur
Their suffering than from any consideration
OF the hopeessness Of the rebel cause. He
said the women and children along the
line of march had entreased him to sur.
render. He thought the Confederacy
would receive foreign assistance and final
ly triumph. England and France would
never permit the restoration Of the JInior
AT any rate he would not surrender him
se'f' de was rebel, was proud Of it,
expected to swing if caught, therefore he
intended to go to Mexico. His sympa.
lnies were with the republican party OF
that country, Blu. if he went there h.
should ally himself with the side that
would pay him best. He would fight then
Tor interest AID not for principles. The
number CT men be surrendered would be-
no thought, from FIVE thousand 10 ian
Thousand, but they were greatly dc.titu,.
of arms, horses and munitions If
foor Jeif, he is a fair representative Of the
ehivalry and the cbivalry's defaaog Con.
fsderaey.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20
~ Owners of distilleries in v,r;o

81 Owners of distilleries in yariou,
paris Of tie country have tried to svipdle
the Government BY evsdiog tho provi.
s'ons OF the internal revenue Law, ba. shev
ere being brought TO grief. The di,tiIIer,
81 Dame, Fuller 4 Co. near Peoria. b.,
besa ssised for failure on the psrs Of IN,
owners to return two hundred and ffty
seven barrels Of whisky which they had
a. had. Similar ssisasss have bee,
nSas = Dsbsqds, DAssspost Pskin aud
u21mur&mGn va q * 49, u as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

. This esiebsated Toilet ssap, inssch univsrss
demand. h nsds fton IL choaesss ns4.t,.,,. !,
aaid and sasiientinass aassrs 4sArransa,
csnssA, end szsssa sly Hen esseIs II Il, ,et,
spsn the saaa. Tor sa,s By Al Dsse5sss, ia -,
Goods Dealers. -. = -. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

W - g = - g -
following letter from n. Andsee ieh-
Ton Of Liyerpool "a Mr. WIN. ISl ~
this nIase.
rsAn 1n.a ,hex
MT D1AsN iIzaA' ~ !. 50.
hearts hao ssne g nlofee 80 - H.
MI 49, g We P. ".
tho pc0eee O sne 80 81 sns ,s-
seu-efs wS ssffck euoD y s1s
etkoeaous oElme !e.se e - =.
lngsoa G s1e i4ln l1,& 1nI e! ~
pevs e:eo I'v:IP0Yl zoe wnOaS ~
wore sn =. 9, uee 80 eon.r1s.se
creWos nled the ssteeN: the 1xdn soR.
square ana room presumed Tue ssPecs g
a eieetios aay 10 vsaen some great qes
sioo vac oeing sssssd . 'ne musings onIy
the looks OF the mso 1efe gfsse aad eaTn.
est rather snan exea'eo: n e. ,nouls
requasssion Va s'eeeq y over guy mel
chants requesting me mayor % ean :
towns meeting 70 exprPss oar sorrow ana
Indignation at the foal crime. Inc very
next Day not only 9ne Dat Two maenaneens
meetings we're neId ID ct. ueefgss NAIL
capable o. noaoing tnpusaoos Q! Peop'e.
Reports OF the proceedings wlli % soend
~ the accompanying PaPcn. nao no
opportunity OF speaking q either, men 2,
higher standing ana greater culture or
greater power getting tne foremost places.
l bad. however,, . hand IN the Preilml-
nary arrangements, an assisted IN draw
ing up the resolutions passed as she even
ing meeting. where tho sympatay WITH
the NORM Was iar more expressed, ano
where sne speaking. notWisns.sadssg tue
eAee . ~ =. w r ~" ~ ~, b..
s m. ~. . .eS ). - IA
dm;.S JIs s .s.;e,. - p..;S.". I!s.ola
n .uI"" Dr.. o'' :. ; IN .ni
's''o'e1 'ePo's =. sue '.o sngs. ~
~. .~n,a..;o,. an 80, ne, .o.Sr,rv. s
admirable article from the Daily News on
Andy johnson; and no les advisable
soooss W ou' T'o'no' nooos' On .'s :,
u :. 49, - 49, :,
f. II LII "a o.. a., Att;
button. cannot enter upon other things
just now. Sufhcs 1t that for one, oa!e
never wa!efeo 10 my ns'n 10 the MOTH
~y .anu - '.o SAMMY ~. :. 'ue uo 80,
t;on If the peonle in hs;, ability to s,.nd
even this blew With mag panimity and
that, IN the hope 81 soon writing you
aga'o' ana OF soon neaflsg rom yon'
' w..
AnpRrv Lucarox.
p.s have hean ..lad h % ont a,
. special mission to your country. and
may do so. II 60, it will be soon.
A.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

Tao Bridal CAans'ssr, an E...y Of War.
ing and Instrnetion for Young Men. Also, new ana
reliable treatment for Diseases the Urinary and sexua
systens--sent free, in sealed envelopes. Address, n
J. sKILLIN HoUaHroN. Howard Association, Philar
delphia, Pa .n-k.a.-,,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

1 One of the most horrid results OF
this war, is the amount of crime it has
ergendered all over the country. MUIR
der runs riot. The assassin drives hi
trade with fearful frequency and barbsr
ous cruelty. The Chicago Tribune has
the following particulars Of fendish
murder transpiring at Paducah, Kentucky,
on the I'd inst:
The Paducah Federal Union has an a e.
count OF an awful tragedy, Of the truth Of
which it Gays there can be no doubt, as ii
Is from the NEST reliable persons. On the
Cd inst, in the day time, some twenty
i've or thirty mounted men came to the
house Of John S. Wilson. Esq, man
aged seventy-fve years, who while co.,
sidered wealthy man, was known AZ q
passive one in cur troubles At this time
he was sick with the heart disease and
had nephew. Harry Wilson, staying
with him as nurse. Three demons came
into the house, killing HAIRY Wilson, as
they came in, aud demanded the old mans
money. 10 his feeble voice be assured
them that he had none. They then strip
ed bis shirt oft and placed Goals Of FIRE on
his breast, and kept them there till he was
dead
a man living OF the place was also
Killed while endeavoring to save the old
gentleman. A nephew, son Of Truman
Foster, Esq. of Nashville, was wounded
but escaped, the only white man lief. to
tell the tale. The parties then proceeded
to the residence of Colonel Hough and
robbed him of $4,000; from there to Mr.
WoollOs. of Boiling Springs, and took one
thousand dollars. They soon after wen,
to Florence and compelled prominent cit
ilens there to disgorge what surplus fumes
they had, which was no small amount.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

sz-srkRAsoN MUST IN MApK oD1oU6i 1nAIT-
Ops MUST BE PUNfoHuD AND fMf0voAleaeO.
THEY MUST NOT ONLY ~ PUNISH Sd. nUI Tal1
SOCIAL POWER MUST B4 DESTROYED; Ak1 49,
MAKING TREASON 0Df0U0 1vkxI u.i0N M1H
AFRO on OF fHR POCK grs OF THOo1 WHO HAY1
INFLICTED THIS 0RDAf eulk1kMo ykoA TIL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20

UNDUExTAHE1rf1,
ndrd Arsf, sass@ 1kss ~ Jsssssss, xssa.A, -.
=. ordrspsonpsiy attended o. Carriage. furns.A,d
vsse rsssHsdl a 6aroS-alyY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20


0RALOOsA COALi
! yerss, Ev4 {. : q.
=. ARdidIn " scszzsiip|
OSKALOoSAsOoAL
oraasisR - ~ unss, s,psulss - xssSsk -.
Glls - The Lsvee, VIII b SLED Il ~ ne1oA
= s =; ,S.~s .szes-a .ssLls11 t4
!. Y, SoDET ;
Hs eahAaA a.dis eoasssas,y
1Guchichiancck Goal!
Alse. he vsaiA,sn
WALKER COAL.
ess and l. prepared 70 all ordsss Il the nAskss pes
Givs hin scail to bssars you get
The Gesess5sse article.
- ~ as4
o1yIcE-As sh.'H'~ sa.ls." On q. I.v..-shsa :.
TUSCALOOSA COAL
~ @ sa' .s II So
ROBERTS Il CO.,
Arsprspsrsd 70 ali orders With.
NO. ARTICLE OF SCREENED
osxAxoosAc COAL
AssAelovss .ashssprsss.
Arosdsrs len = orr oles, epposits wsstsra Hssd
= 1s Ls..., vin b aiisd on shsshortsss nodes.
[CoALl COALl! COAL!!l
THE KEoKUK
COAL ASSOCIATION
Hsying bosgha al o. the interest Of Thos HsasAt
therein, hAss hand aad conssasaly fsssdvtng
A sUpsnIoR AnrJcLE OF
.alptsc r Rsssslssgsess CeSl,
which tAey vii
KILL Ar LOWEST AARKkY IA YE1f
0YIIcs-0ppssissCsai sd % LSveeand seaISs-sAs
ast at thsfoot Of Main ssrsst
rehls \. O. FITCH, Agent.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-04

The heavy decline in all artic es in New York to-
day completely upset mercantile circles here, and
no bu iness was attemp cd to be done this after
noon, thu market closing entirely nOminaI for
Flour and grsin and extremely dull for everything
else in the list.
Ths annual meeting o. tie B ard Of Trade for
t, election Of officers for the ersuing year wss
held this afternoon, the re ult Of which VIII be
found in cur local column.
Freights-Sesdy at the folovIng rates ALL
BA1L-To New YORK, Flour 81 90; Wool, - "A !;
Dressed HogI 81 80. To Boston, Flour 81 10; Wool
So Al; Dressed Rogs 81 40.
FIOuF-M rket is dull and nominal at $500
go FIR Xxx red 50, 5O@lO, 90 for Xxx white, with
small sales within the rRnge.
RheRt-The market to day was without move
ment, and closed en- ely nominal
COrn-HO sales, the market closing nominal.
Oats-Dull and nominal.
Rye-YeTy dull ana entir,ly nominal.
BarIey-IL active and nominal.
POrk-In moderate request. City-packsi mess
held at 5000.
LRrd-In fair request for city rendered at &c
in ,gs and 2lo IN tieTces. Country. rendered held
q. I6@Ise.
Smoked BIeatS-In fair trade demand and
steady at 2so FOR sugarcured hams; Iso for shouI-
ders 1sc for dried IesE Sales 1900 lbi eolntry
hams at l95.
Rutter-Dull and dIOoping. Sales of Western
Reserve roll in q smlll way at 2'@2lo.
Eggs-FiImsr. Sales at l9520c.
Cheese-scarce and Arm ct &c.
observation-disclosures very Gull. Regular
dealess are asking 50 is, but the market is nom.
nal at this figure, there being 10 buyers.
AIcOhOI-Market quiet bu' steady a. 81, ,42@
"A for 90 per cent. Neutral Proof Spirits 81 81
e. 30
PssrOIeunl--The market is quiet and nominal
as 7sc.
Seeds-Cloyer scarce aud frmer. Small sales
to-day at sls,O0. Timothy held at s5,OO9525.
POtatOes-selling at 7b9s9o for prime peach
blows
Beans-Very dull and market nominal st 50 90
az 25 for medium white
Dried APpIes-Dull at IO15eIIo, and pay for
packages,
Dried Peaehes-sosrce and firm at 42944o
for peeled, and s2sS4o for unpssied-
Lake FisIl-In less demand and lower Nov
held 1T the following prices: Whitsisb, halt bbls,
50 76 Trout, half bbl, $780, Picksrel, half bbIr,
80 co, and very rcaroei herring So so per bbl.
Festhers--steady, with sales in moderate
WY at sOo for rims live geeLe.
SRst-steEdy. O0zrse s. %; Ground SOlar % 25j
Eirs 06.
HOps-Fim. New York State 4c95Oc, accord.
ing TO quality.
s1alt-steady. Barley Malt hold at s1,s1 per
bushel.
Ale and POrteR-3Arkst steady. We qpots
as f0USWE Present Uae Xxx Ale SO; Stock Xxx
gI1AEl9; Esnnstt s1l; Pale Dream sI1; PoFtB
S]I HaH and quarter barrels 10 proportion.
Water LjUae--Firm At 81 '5 foE OsWego and
Akron
PlnEaer.-''PoWsITs" land plaster sI2 90 per
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-04
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
aoREING LEADER OFFICE.

AoNDA1 GNknAAat q AplA' .. Aooo
The news received from before Peters5urgh and
Richmond during the past foriy-sight hours. cul-
minhting to-dsy in the glorious tidings that both
these ttronghoids had yielded to the vslor Of the
Union arms, had, as was universally exFectsd, q
decided eff ct upon gold, completely upssttng the
theory of the gamblers for rise. upon which they
based the advances of Saturday, namely, that the
movement Of Grant was eefeat Of the Federal
army, End a natural sequence, the p,ice they
had erected upon this false hypothesis gave way,
and as usual 10 all such cas- 5 the fall as much
greater then the advance. The price this mornia Z
opsLed at 14s, and a. the Second B ad ia the az
tsrnoon closed at 1855. having touched as low as
145-a decline OF 9 per cent from Saturday. 1t is
thought the fall would have been IabIy
greater but for the large short interest in the mar
ket and the belief that the Government was Pur-
chasing. The Gold To'm was greatly exeitsd over
the news, operators iudulging thsmteiVes in sing
ing and other species of hlarity to tho omcst co.
tire exclusion Of business.
Tbs Railway list opened STEADY and better this
mornirg s. with Erie as ths fIvorte, but in the az.
ternoon the hrmaesI gave way somewhat. though
not in full sympathy with gold, and closed lower
aud rather wax.
The effect Of the news upon Government Bonds
was to in-resss their hrmness and augment the
demand, though no material change in prices was
sstabIs- ed.
In ths money ma ket here We bave no change to
note. The s0Ppiy Of currency Is liberal, while the
demand Is upon the NC s. limited scale. Exol sngo
STEADY at Is discount buyiog and par selling.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-04

A NEw CoURT MARTIAL,-A General Court
Martial has been ordered to convene in this
city on tho 5th inst, for the trial of Cap
tain Nash, Provost Marshal of this District.
The fJllowing is the detail of the Court:
Lieutenant Colonel George De LaVergne,
Sth Tennessee Infantry.
Major Thomas Shea, 22d Indiana Vol
unteers.
Captain L. R Fix, 18th Ohio Volunteers.
Captain Charles P. Misner, 9th v. R. C.
Captain II. s. McRae, Goth Indiana Vol
unteers.
First Lieutenant Newton WheltOn, 9th
V. r. c.
Second Lieutenant W. H. Ripley, 9th V.
R. C.
Lieutenant L. H. Bond, Assistant Judge
Advocate Northern Department, Judge Ad-
Yocate.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-04

The GERMAN OPERA.-NothWIthsts &
the excitement and interest upon the street
incident to the great news from before
Richmond and the municipal election,
which prevailed yesterday afternoon and
last evening, the atten dance upon the Ger
man Opera at the Academy of Music last
night was such a. to reflect the highest
credit upon the musical taste of our citi-
zens, and at the same time to assure
the management that it will be no
fault of the people of Cleveland if the sea-
son in this city is not the most perfect sue
cess that could be desired. The opera
selected for the opening night was Won
FlotOw's "Martha," a regal gem among
operas for its exquisite music, and in
the hands Of such a company ss Mr..
Grover has, accompanied by one of the
most thoroughly trained orchestras ever
collected together, second to no other
in its attractions and the pleasing
influences it leaves upon the auditor. The
plot of the opera is deficient in interest,
but the magnificent choruses, and eager,
lively and fascinating music that prevails
throughout with constantly increasing
glow and fervor, stesdily hold the listener
spell bound, and the curtain never deJcends
upon an act but to leave regret that any
pauses should occur in the rich stream of
sweet melodies in which the grand opera
abounds.
Though we have not had the pleasure of
hearing the leading members of this galaxy
of operatic stars, We feel justified in saying
that the chief characters of the opera could
not have been entrusted to more perfect or
unexceptionably artistic hands. Madame
Bertha JOhsnnsen, as " Msrtha," was in all
respects perfect. Her voice is rich, melo-
dious, and possesses sufficient force to fill eli
the requirements of the music without the
slightest perceptible OYer-exertion, and her
action is easy, graceful and strictly dra-
matte. Mile Sophie Dziuba, as "Nancy,"
sang in admirable voice, and acted
Cthe chief requirement of her role)
with a justuess and propriety rarely seen
in opers. In the leading male characters,
Mr.. Franz Himmer (tenor) as "Lionel,"
and NJ Heinrich steinecke (basso) as ''Plun-
ket," achieved the most unqualified sue
cess, both in their singing and acting.
Their execution of the music of their parts
was entirely faultless. The chorus, as We
have remarked, was the grGndest ever
heard in this city, and the largest. Its effect
upon the audience was manifested in the
enthusiastic applause succeeding each rem
dition. The orchestra is composed of some
Of the FIRST artisteS in the country, and is
under the conductOrship of Carl Anschutz,
whose celebrity as leader is worldwide.
We should not omit to mention the sing
ing in the Second Act, by Mad. Bertha Jo-
hannsen (Martha) of "The Last Rose oFsum-
mer," which upon being sneored she rem
dered in the English with most delightful
effect.
This evening GOunod's grand opera of
''Faust" will be presented, with a great
cast. This is most magnificent opera,
and should fll the Academy of Music to
overhowing.