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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

The ACCIDENT YEsTIRDAY.-Mr. q. J.
Riddle, the conductor Of the street car who had
his leg broken by the accident yesterday morn
ing, was someWbat better this morning, though
the doctors state he is not yet out Of danger The
lady-Miss HuttOn-whO was badly in uTed, IL
better aud 1t 10 thought she will recover,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

CRIMINAL COURT-Jmdgs Wyhe.-(Ei.
ward @. Darlington, Esq, District Attorney
prosecuting) ..,..
Maggie Stewart, indicted for stealing carpeting
from Mr. Northridgei verdict guilty, and sen :
fenced to Albany for one year Day for defence.
John II. GTeenleaf indicted for stealing coat
from Frank Brucei verdict guilty, and sentenced
to Albany for two years noHe JPr0seI"' was
entered In two other cases against MIN H.,
Michael Barrett, indicted for assault ana PAT
tery with intent to kill Patrick CurTani verdict,
SmiIty and motion for new trial. Day for de-
fOnce. ,,-,., -. ,,r,o,,,, ...o
continued until the next term,
lanes Charlton aud Adolph Cratic, indicted
far stealing q horse from Daniel McCartyi case
ON trial. OOoding for defenGe,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

sIoS-CgsTRAL OFFICE, wAsHINGroN, d. c., No
vember ], lS65.-All persons who may hold un-
settled claims Of any kind against the Sanitary
Com mission are requested to present the same
for adjustment to the General Secretary, at the
Central oiico Of the Commission without delay.
JOHN s. BLATCHFORD,
no9.mwf2m General Secretary,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

NOTICE.. The Daily National Republican fs
no'o furnished By carriers to subscribers In hfS
city anil Geor0doIoa dt thirty cents per month.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Hs- Hon. Michael Hahn and Hon.
Thomas W. Conway, OF Louisiana, will address
the National Equal Suffrage Association at the
Unitarian Church, corner Sixth street and Louis
lana avenue, on FRIDAY EVENING next, at
~ o clock. The public are invited. nol4
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-17

Upon the back Of the Indictment is the follow
Ing endorsement:
"United States rS. Lafayette c. Baker. Palse
imprisonment aud extOrtion. Witnesses, Lucy
l.. Cobb, Joseph Il. Cobb. True bill. Peter +.
Bacon, Foreman. Nov l6, 1855. -
The grand jury also presented to the court two
indictments against Albert, alias Alfred, Spear,
charging him with the false imprisonment Of
Joseph X. and Lucy L. Cobb. Mr. Spear is an
officer employed under Gen. Baker.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

ner. and obtained some eight or ten dollars.
They perhaps visited some otheI places during
night
In the morning, Mr.. Reiham, siGh Others in
the neighbofhood. started IN pursuit of them. and
overlook and captured them few miles from
here-recovering most Of the property taken
They were brought 20 town and lodged in all,
where they now are. They are all, we believe,
Southern refugees" Two Of them are recog
nized as belonging to a squad of refugees, who
resided 10 this place last winter, and who always
appeared to have plenty of money. but never
worked for il, Their conduct mot being above
suspicion, they we're given to understand that
they had better leave" which they did short
time since, and weat, we believe to Mitchell.
One Of them is named Reed; we have not the
names Of the others at hand
We learn that the citizens OF Clear Creek,
and perhaps some Of the other townships of the
county, are organizing themselves against the
future attacks Of such desperadOes; and persons
attempting to act the guerrilla" in that region,
will no doub: be roughly dealt with.-Blooming-
ton Republican
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
ALL SORTS OF PARAGRAPHS

Buffalo has finished locomoiiye-the first
ever built there
of all the magistrates in Ireland. only
twenty -four per cent. are Catholics.
Gen. Tom Thumb is holding MS levees with
his little wife in London.
"A new plan of estimating the weight of cat
tie by measurement is being introduced BY
French butchers
Now that Mr.. Dana has gone out OF the
War Department, who will write out and dis
patch the var bulletins!
The boy wasn't 20 far out out OF the way
when he said the four seasons were pepper. salt,
mustard and vinegar
As soon as they begin to bore for maple sap
ia New Hampshire, they say the sugar season is
n-auger ated.
-Besuregard saws the war cry OF the Yankees
is -" Beauty aud Booty" This accounts for
their uDrelentng pursuit. OF JEFF Davis and his
specie.
Two division. of the Ninth Corps made {.
parade on Friday evening last, in the vicinity of
Washington. each man carrying lighted candle
in the muzzle OF his musket.
"A large mechanical establishment in Spring
field has already received orders for three cotton
presses to be sent to three different States in the
South
1T is said that JEFF Davis does not expect
any very severe punishment. We think be is
mistaken; for be Is charged with many capital
crimes, OF which he will find it difficult to clear
his skirts
"A floating hotel is being built in Warren,
Warren county, Pennsylvania, intended for the
oil regions. Ii is to be finished in the finest
style, aud furnished with kitchen, dining-room,
and all hotel belongings.
"A successful experiment has been tried in
Manchester, on the Lynn and Boston Horse
Railroad. with a dummy engine. which occupied
no moreo of the than drivers platform. The
engine cost Sc 1000.
There is good deal Of financial distress in
Canada. Almost all the farms are mortgeged,
and real estate has deprecated so that the farms
cannot be sold for enough TO cover the mort
cages.
"A touching instance of fal affection among
the Platte Indians is given in a newspaper. Two
young braves under a promise of being
hanged, promised to give the Platte " officials !"
five ponies ii they would allow their aged fathers
to be hung in their place.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

The Philadelphia Bulletin, bitter Abolition
paper. has lettei rom Richmond. Va. which
ssys:
"S~Arnas OF negroes have come To the city
from distance. knowing that they are free. snd
expecting TO be fed and clothed. and have moth
Ing TO DO. But General Patrick has deter
mined TO teach them better. and bureau is
Organizing. 81 the head of which is Captain
George Gibson. OF the llth United States 10
faa,ry. which is 10 organize sll the idle negroes.
and set them TO some useful employment.
In the paragraph above is written the history
or rather the result, Of negro emancipation.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
A BENEFAcTKESS.

There is q in the public eye whose name had
all along been associated. in rlind with the 'Yan
kee, "'Quack, !" and Humbug." But II Is longer.
and desire to wres her from all such pcious
associations in all other minds whatever notions
may have Of w0manly deicscy and propriety. we will
all admit that woman alone is the Nurse-the good
Sursethe best Nurse. Whether shall have Female
Physicians or not is question which must be decided
by time and principle, and not matter Of taste Pride
prejudice caprice and custom well behave them
selves for nthere really want there will also be
supply; there be calling" there will be coming.
Nature and human society always seif-supplying
and though Art and Fashion may hinder, they cannot
prevent.
Mrs Winslow does not wish TO treat you gentlemen
Nor does ste prescribe regimen for your wives;
he modestly appears as messenger Of health and hap
pness TO your infants In the cradle II there anything
improper In thstf Nurse of 80 years" experience
boldly say what is is not good for a babe, and
ought to be listened to. God speed her her humble
and happy mission She is the most successful physl-
clan and mosi eectusl benefactress little
enjoytd-her doting parents not excepted. jest open
the door for hsr and Mrs Winslow will prove the Amer
iran Florence Nightingale Of the Nursery OF this
sure, that will teach ''Susy" to say "A
Blessing Mrs. winslow''for helping her 10 survive
and escape the gripping, cockng and teething siege.
performs precisely what IL processes perform every
Parog ORC /" DROPS ".'Laudanun' and every other
Narcotic, by which the babeis dragged into Stupidity
and rendered dull and idotic for life.
We have never Mrs. Wnslow know her only
through the preparation of her Soothing Syrup
Children Teething." II we had the power we would
make her, as she Is physical savior 10 the infant
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
aggregate
Jacob Thompson's Defense

JACOB THoxPsoS, in a two column letter ad-
dressed to and published in the New York Tfi.
bune, makes an elaborate defense of the charges
Der of Mr. BueHas.S's Cabinet; for alleged con
ncciion ia the attempted hotel burning in New
York, and for knowledge in advance, com
plicity in the plot for the assassination of Mr.
LINCOLN. Mr. THonrsox also attempts to de-
fend justify the rebellion upon the doctrine Of
State rights Mr.. TnoNPsoS requests all fair
and independent papers to copy his defense. This
We have no: the space TO 90, or would com
plance further any good purpose. We copy,
however, what be says in reference 20 the assss
sinaiion plot:
" But Of all the astonishing things which have
happened during this war between the States, the
late proclamation OF the President is the most
unreasonable and unjust II seems there has
been erected a new bureau called I" the Bureau
of Military Justice In that, il seems there is
evidence that the assassination Of the late Presi
dent was melted, concerted and procured by
and between Jefferson Davis At Richmond, Va. "
and myself and others in Canada, and that my
self and others are rebels and traitors "hsrbored
in Canada" When this proclamation reached
me, IN view DTuNsWlck on nv WAY nome.
This is a novel mode of Punishment Now, sir.
marx how a direct Statement. will meet every
point made by the evidence in the Bureau OF
Military Justice E" and put to open shame so
solemn an act as = proclamation: | aver upon
honor that have never known. or conver.ed. or
held communication, either directly or indirectly
with Booth, the assassin Of the President. or with
auy one of his associates, 40 far "a have seen
them named knew nothing of their plans |
defy the evidence in the Bureau OF Military JUS
tiee The proof. whateyer il is, is tissue OF
falsehoods and its publication cannot be made
without exposing its utter rottenness.
There Was no need Of Offering S25 600 re
ward for my arrest II felt the least assurance
OF Being tried according to the recognized prin-
eiples of law. without preludgment; without
the arbitrariness of Court acting under the in
structions of this Military Bureau of Justice, -
and without contumely, | would go in person
and deliver myself up TO the proper judicial az
thorities Until ! have such an assurance. |
think ! ought to keep out OF the way, which no
doubt will crafty my enemies.
With respect, JAcoB Thompson.
MAY 10, 1865.
Mr. THOMPSON gives mixing as TO his
whereabouts. and doubtless for the reason hs
gives, will keep out of the way.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
Johnson Armistice-EngiiSh Hopes
of CIcmency Toward the Conquered
Somth.
From the London Times, May 3. !

From the Londcn Times May
We must infer that General Sherman was to
be more or less superseded, for not only are We
told that Grant was about personally to direct
the operations against Johnston" but Mr. Stan
ton has apprised other Federal commanders that
they are 10 disregard all orders (perhaps only
those in reference 10 the srmistice) from that
General, 50 lately the hero Of the war. Mr.
Stanton attributes TO General Shermsn's blunder
the escape of President Davis with large sum
of money, and the benefit OF the truce has
already been claimed by three Confederate Gen
erals taken prisoners a, Macon. in Georgia
We are not disposed to blame the view taken,
under the circumstances, by the Federal Govern
ment. As to the general right of the supreme
power in State 10 rescind an armisiice IL il can
be so called, OF this kind. no doub, whatever can
be entertained. The power to conclude it 10
not, and could not be. implied in any Military
Commission. and the agreement here bears on
the face of it a1 Acknowledgements that is was
executed without any special authority Modern
history furnishes numerous instances in which
Cow entions falling more nearly within the scope
of the Generals authority than this have been
disallowed by the sovereign. Such was the case
of the treaty signed by Sir Sidney Smith for the
evacuation of Egypt BY the French army, and
even the famous Convention of Cintra. it will be
remembered WAS formally condemned bv the
King la short. the only question Is not one of
law. but OF policy Il is not whether President
johnson had a right TO set aside Gen Shermsn's
terms of pacihcation, but whether for the sake
of checking further efusIon Of blood it might
no, have been an act of wise elemency to adop.
them Bystanders may naturally incline 10 this
alternative; but it WAS hardly TO be expected
thai President who Processes TO regard Confed
crates 10 arms as traitors should ratiiv a capitu
lation which reinstates them in the position of
good citizens We are not without hone, how
ever, that Mr. johnson will treat the enemy +,
st bis mercy. with greater leniency than he
affects. Now that Lee has surrendered. Mobile
has fallen. And Johnston has confessed himself
exhausted, the Northern people, whose minister
be is can afford to be msgnanimous, aDd
do not believe that they will sully their
victory with deeds OF cruelty
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
General Haileck's Military Career
Photographed by Republican

The Cincinnati Gazette. in sn article reviewing
the military career of General H.LLEok. winds
up with the following photograph of his distin
guished services
+" IL GAS been said that he was Kept "a a stand
ing sNpegoat for military disaster: but he
defeatG this purpose by his activity IN procuring
disaster. and in thwartiDg success. We can i'm
agine xO use for him except to perpetuate the
Roman institution of an official reviler of Gen
erals, " keep down military pride. For this be
has exh bted both positive and negative proof OF
qualifications, positive by bis zeal in abusiveness.
and NEGATIVE by his total failure in every other
military performance Let him be kept to the
Office h is fitted for
This picture is life like. and viii be recognized
by the fhOle country
The blowing sketch Of the Siege of Corinth
il. also exceedingly graphic. and exhibits the
uonderf iI military genius of this assumed great
captain sor conceited humbug. whichever may be
most al. lcable
"0f sl the wonderful campaigns of this war,
that agt. INST Corinth was the most extraordinary.
BuelIs Army of the Ohio. coming up in time TO
save OF forces a; Pittsburg Landing from ami
hilation had next morning taken the offensive.
defeated Beauregard and driven him 10 rapid
retreats But az that time, when, according to
all the Assages of warfare, the retreat should
have bcsn followed M, and the enemy Annihi-
lated. 10 operations passed under the immediate
direction: of General Halleck. and with heavy
concentration Of forces. he began siege sp-
prosche4 against C)rinth. twenty miles distant
All the available troops in the West en-
gagged II: this undertaking All other operations
we're absadoned fer il Il wen. forward at the
rate OF rsaf mile day When il approached
Corinth ehe enemy evacuated at his leisure Then
Munchassen dispatches of decentralization OF the
enemy, sud of captures OF prisoners and guns.
tried TO ave the affair from ridicule And then
the Gens-al who had used these isbles 10 make
victory. charged their invention upon others.
Ever after he was the enemy OF Buell.. who. N
spite OF Siallecks neglect. had brought bis army
10 the river in time to save the day, and had
turned otr disaster 10 the defeat Of the enemy
The CAPTURE OF COrinth exhausted his genius,
and biz seat army became an army Of Occupa
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
An EXTRA SESSION OF THE LEGIs-
LATURE-THE PAYMENT Or THE
STATE DERT

Colonel r. y. HUDsoS, formerly Agent Of
State. in q communication to the Cincinnati
Gazette. says. " Perhaps there Is 40 other ques-
ton Of finance IN which the people Of the State
are 30 much interested a. the payment or proper
and satisfactory adjustment Of the debt Of the
State when it Is due. which is on the 1871 day OF
January next" lie states further, that up to
the date OF his report as Agent Of the State in
1868. there was Of Eve per cent registered stocks,
t5325 500 and Of the two and one half per cents.
t2,055 ,l73-making in all the debt due on the
18th day OF January next. 81 ,Js3, I63. These
stocks are made payable in twenty years after
the 18Th day Of January. 1876. at the pleasure Of
he STATE" bat. notwithstanding this provision
they fail due on that date. and Il it is right that
an individual should pay bis Indebtedness at matu
rity. there is less obligation the part of the
community 10 the aggregate 10 other words,
what IS dishonorable or immoral in an individual
IS no less 50 on the part Of the community in the
aggregate.
10 view Of these facts, Mr. HUDsoN remarks
Ia regard to the probability of en- extra session
OF the Legislature: Whether the Legislature
will be convened prior TO its regular session,
January. 1861 am no, advised but as Gov
ernor MoRroS is always awake to the public in
terest. and seldom fails to do that which ought
to be done. have no hesitation in announcing
there will be an ertra session of the Indiana
Legislature Upon the authority of Col HUD-
son, who predicaies his Information upon either
the necessities of the case the inclnations of
the Governor, perhaps both, We feel authorized
in announcing that there will be an extra session
OF the Legislature; but when-thst's the ques-
ton
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

IL r-E DEcKEEs OF PROVIDENCE THERE Is NJ
CUR. This sentence does not occur in ser
mon: il accur. in theatrical play Neverthe
less II Is Is true As 'hough Divinity Himself had
coined tie sentence. Let those ponder it who
have prosessed TO discern IN the assassination of
Pressdens LiSooIs the fulhllneut of decree of
Providence
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

Three drunken Lleutenanss. 10 Detroit. on
SATURDAY, attempted TO arresi William wasso. a
hack nan. mistaking him for another person.
With whom one vi their number bad difficulty
he tined To drive of, when they bred Al hin
several bullets passed through his head. AID be
died in 4 short time
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

DO NOT LET YOUR PREJUDICE STAND BETWEEN
your suffering child and the relief that will be absolute
" sure 70 follow the use 81 MRS wISsLOw's sOOTH-
mt SYRUP IL corrects acidity Of the stomach relieves
WIND ehoc, regulates the bowels, softens the gums,
gives rest 10 the mother aud health 10 the child
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
SURETO REGULATEthe BOWELS
Relief and Health 10 Your Infants.

have put up and sold this article for 10 years
I'd CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH OF IL what
have been able say Of any other medicine
NEVER HAS 1T FAILED IN A SISGLF INSTANCE TO
EFFECT a CURE, when timely used. Never did We
know nstauce Of dissatisfaction by any who used
it, On the contrary, all delighted with its opera
tons and speak in terms Of commentator of its magical
effects and medical virtues. We speak in this matter
WHAT VIZ DO KNOW after 30 years experience,
AND PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR TIE FULFIL
MENT OF WHAT VIZ HERE DSCLARD. In almost
every instance where the infant Is suffering from
aud exhaustion, relief will be found in fifteen
minutes after the syrup Is administered.
Full directions FOR using will accompany each bottle
None genuine unless the fac-simile Of CURTIS PEk
KlNS. New York, is on the outside wrapper.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
SPECIAL CA U 7 I . ~.

The great popularity q Ms winslo~'s soothing
syrup for children teething, las Induced unprincpsi
rsn. 10 put up articles be used for the
pose in advertising which they have not only copied
our and notices from the press bat have
copied certificates and letters nom eiergynen and
ot6erx Airing other 10 genuine eerncsfes-
D<wsre Of all initatorS. mAy7-coukvem-o
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

"we zee an advertisement in your columns o. kks
WIssIoy,s SOOTHING SYRUP Now never said
800 :, favor Of medicine before In life.
hpt We feel compelled say 20 readers that this Is
no humbng-we have tried Il, and know u 10 be ell u
Claims lis probably one OF the most successful medi-
ciDes Of the day. because IL Il one Of the best And
those your readers who have babies cant Dc better
than lsy IN 4 supply"
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

DON'T FAIL To PROCURE MRS. wISsLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teething. Ii has been
used for 30 years with falling safety success
by millions Of mothers for their children
aodiiy Of the stomach relieves wind cholic regulates
the bowels and gives rest health and comfort TO mother
and child Office No - Day street, View York
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25

The following is extract from letter wn<rss %
The Rev J. :. Holms, pastor Of the Perepona street
Baptist Church, Brooklyn, y. T.. 10 the Jeprass asc
Messenger, Cincinnati o. and speaks volg@ss n i,.or
Of that vorld-renO~ned medicine. MRS wiz Lo"s
SOOTHING SYRUP, FOR CHILDREN TEETHING:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-25
Price only IS Cents a Bottle.
The Florence Nightingale Of
the Nursery.

The following Is extract from letter written by
the Rev. r. H. Weiser, 10 the German Reformed. Mes
senger, at Chambershrrg. Pa