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Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
SECOND EDITION
FOUR O'CLOCK. II. NJ.
Italian Opera.

The new opera Of 'Tone, by Petrells, was
performed to q full and fashionable audience q.
Grover's Theatre last night. There are many
beautiful and striking passages in the music,
and the plot derived from Bulwer's novel OF the
Last Days Of Pompeii, gives opportunity for
the display OF dramatic power in the leading
characters
The Soprano part, 'Tcne,' was rendered by
signora Bosisio, In the manner Of q true artist,
both as to yocaliiation and action. Miss Ade.
laide Phillips, who has q splendid contralto
voice, and is perfectly at home the lyric stage,
gave the part Of ''Nydia" with q satisfactory
completeness.
Bellini, the great baritone, did 'Albaees" "
magnincently. MaSzolsni, ss "Glanco,' was
full Of energy aud feeling. He forces his voice
of the key sometimes, but on the whole he is q
me tenor. Antonueci, as ''Burbo," the tavern
keeper, looked very much like Colonel oerhardt,
Of Gerhardts Hotel, and sang and acted his part
well. The performances was, on the whole, emil
nently successful, although marred little by
clipping the last act and tumbling down the city
walls rather elumsily at the final conaagrstion.
Tonight we are to have the popular opera Of
'Faust, with the charming Mis-. Kellogg as
Margaret, " and to morrow evening the great
tragic oJera Of "Norma "
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

DEATH OF A Son oP THE LATE GEN. W. W.
MoRRIs.-Many persons will be surprised
and panied to learn Of the death of Lieut..
Gouverneur Morris, U. S. Marine Corps, son
of the late Gen. W. W. Morris, which oc.
Cured at Fort McHenry on Christmas. The
deceased was in his Oath year, and net un.
known in this city, whsre his lamented father
had so many warm friends. But few weeks
since, he was here in the full vigor Of youth,
experimenting the removal Of the remains ol
his parent to their last resting place, at Nor,
risania, New York.
Recently he returned upon business, when
he was stricken by the hand of disease, and
in few days death ended his sufferings, De
ceased entered the United States service as q
lieutenant of the 9th New York artillery,
stationed at Fort McHenry in the early part
of the war, and subsequently received, as q
recognition of his services, an appointment
In the marine corps. His untimely death II
a source Of poignant regret to all who knew
him, as we'll as to the many friends Of hi
honored parent. The remains will be taker
to Morisania for interment in the family
burying ground Bali. Commercial.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
New York stock List.
[By Telegraph to Lewis Johnson 4 Co. J
Npm Nnnu nnn ~ 10 p

EXPLOITS OF A R. I. HEN.-The Provi-
dence Bulletin says person in Warren, r.
l., bought hen on the 2sth Of April, 1855.
Six turkeys eggs and Eve ducks eggs were
placed under her, and she brought out Ave
turkeys and three ducks. She then laid
twenty eight eggs, and twelve were placed
under her, and eleven chickens were brought
of. She then laid forty eight eggs. On the
goth of November one turkey weighed IL,
one 12l, one IA, and one Is pounds two
brought 49, each, one "a. 06, and one $4.35;
brought 81. so; the chickens S., and the eggs
81. so. The whole amount Of receipts $26.37;
and the whole outlay for provisions or feed
was S9-leaving q net profit Of 17.37-and
the hen, the capital stock, remains good.
Let whoever can beat this, come.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
pIshonorably pisehargsd the Service

DIshonorabIy Discharged the Service.
, Before the court. martial held in this city
November 20, and of which Breyet Colonel
B. y. Fousr was President, the following
specification was made against II. G. SMITH,
hospital steward in the United States
army:
That while on duty as q clerk in the Office
of the Surgeon General, United States army,
did willfully and knowingly destroy, and
cause to be destroyed, certain official records,
belonging to said Office Of the Surgeon Gen.
eral, U. s. A., consisting Of three unsettled
property returns made by one Surgeon Geo.
w Lovejoy then surgeon Of the 4th regi'
ment New York State volunteers, for the
periods ending June 30th, 1852 December
3lst, 1862, and May 1868. This between
the oath day of March, 1865, and the 9th
day of November, 1855, at or near Washing.
ton, d. G.
To-day, by order of the Secretary of War,
he was dishonorably discharged from the ser
vice of the United States.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

ALI Letters relating 10 the subscription Of, OF
Advertising In, the REPUBLICAN, should be ad
dressed to the publishers, as above.
All letters or Communications intend for pub.
neation, or in any way relating to the editorial
department. Of the paper, should be addressed Il
the editor, as above.
To CoRREsPoxBESrs. No notice can be takeI
sf anonymous communications. Whatever II
intended for Insertion must be authenticated by
the name and address Of the writer-uot neeessa
rily for publication, but as guaranty Of its good
faith.
Business and other correspondents will greatly
oblige the Publishers and the Editor BY comply
ing with the above suggestion.
We cannot undertake to r,turn rejected com.
muLications
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

CRIMINAL CoURr-JHdgS Hshr.-(Na.
thaniel Wilson, Esq, Assistant District Attorney,
proseculingD
George Garry, indicted for assault and battery
on Bridget Lee verdict, guilty. Phillips for de-
fence.
James Grimes, indicted for assault on aud re-
sisting Odlcer J. Y. Parker; verdict, guilty, and
sentenced to jail for thirty days. Drury and
PendRll for defence.
Henry johnson, Indicted for stealing a watch
from VIM, Northwoodi ROtts Prosequf by U. s,
Attorney.
stealing Il coat from GeoIgs G. Henning; verdict,
guilty, and recommended to mercy. Gooding
for defence.
CLARK verdict not guilty Davis for defepce
John Kelly and Robert Weaver, Indicted for
stealing a coat from Henry RibnitEky; Weaver
plead guilty Kelly found not guilty
William Robinson, indicted for stealing a
pocket book and SlOi case on trial. Davis for
defence.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
Observation-Disclosures %, 1865.
TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS,

Senators and Representatives can have the
DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN delivered reg.
ularly and promptly at their residences, IN
'crapper', by ordering it through the secre.
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Representatives, or at the Office of the Re.
PUBLICAN, No. 5ll Ninth street, near Penn.
sylyapia avenue
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
MaasAehtaella.

1--WE think highly of Massachusetts, and
Massachusetts, people. She is noble o'df
State, and her people are, as a general thing
a good, intelligent, progressive people
Chieago Journal.
When Brother Wilson comes here we will
introduce him to the entire Massachusetts,
delegation-with one exception.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
LOCAL N Il w g..

BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUsrEEs--A special
meeting Of the Board Of Public School Trustees
was held last evening In their room at the City
Hal; the President pro tenn Or. Walsh, in the
chair. F..
number Of bills were presented by the treas
urer, and ordered to be paid.
Institute for the present year was read by Mr..
q nourishtng and prosperous condition.
Mr.. Tustin, chairman Of the Committee on the
Annual Report, stated that the committee were
ready to hand to the Board the twenty first an
nual report. r'.1
The report was read by Mr.. Tustin. II Is an
able one, and embraces . full history Of the
schools for the past year. After referring TO the
action OF the Board the death Of the late Pres
ident Lincoln, the report states the various
changes In the Board and the schools, Thanks
are returned to the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, Star,
Tntetif0enoer, and Ohronicie, for their full and
accurate reports Of the proceedings Of the Board.
The thanks OF the Board arc also given to Seore-
tary Harlan, Mayor wsllach, DR.. Samson, and
Others for the interest taken BY them in the pub
lie schools.
During the year n candidates for teachers
have been examined, and ~ have been found
qualified for positions. The report Is q lengthy y
one, and the committee deserve credit for their
efforts In getting Il up.
on motion Of Mr.. Brown, the Mayor was re-
quested to ask the City Councils to provide for
the publication Of q 900 copies OF the report in
pamphlet form for the use OF the Mayor, Common
Councils and Board Of Trustees.
Adjourned.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

CHRBrMAs was darkened in Norfolk and
vicinity by stories Of a projected negro in.
surrection, but the ghost Of John Brown
kept quiet and the day passed of pretty
smoothly. In Norfolk city, however, po,
Iioeman and negro had misunderstand
ing, which resulted in the death Of the latter
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

NAvY-YARD.-The steamer De Soto ar,
rived at the yard on Saturday afternoon. She
comes here for some slight repairs and will leave
again in a few days.
The dispatch steamer Ascutuey viii soon leave
the yard for Philadelphia. She will be accom-.
panied by the double -turreted iron clad War.
Jaw built by Messrs. Denmead 4 Sons, Bait.
more. It lis thought that the Warsaw will be
laid up with other monitors at League Island.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
BY TELEGnAPH
To THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Flour quieti How
ard street Super $S. 82as.75. Wheat, receipts
limited - red, firm at $l.40al. 5O white,
81. 76a1 80. Corn dull-white SSe.; yellow
$50. Oats steady. Provisions dull. Seeds
steady. Sugars inactive. Whisky very dull
At 1890.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

SHAKsPEAREAN READINGS. very large
and intelligent audienoe-Among whom we no
ticed Senators and Members OF Congress, his
Honor the Mayor, Judges Of the courts, the Dis
triot Attorney, the entire Board of Education aud
the TeaoI INfs Of the Pnblio Schools, many Of tho
clergymen and a good representation from all
the learned professions Of our city-assembled In
Wesley Chapel on Friday night last, to listen to
tho elocution Of Prot. Mark Bailey, OF Yale Col
lege. The familiar ballad "Lochimar, "a charm
ing little Scotch ballad, ,Charlie MSchree," the
Ghost scene In Hamlet, "Dogberry' IS" humorous
sayings, Poe's Raven scenes from the
"school for Scandal" the pleading Of Prince
Arthur In king john" were in turn given,
with great elocutionary and dramatic effect.
Prof. Bailey came among us comparatively un-
known as a public reader, and In this single
effort has achieved an enyiAble reputation. His
superior excellence seems TO consist In his re-
markably keen appreciation Of the point and
sense, his rare gift Of natural expression, and
that quick and Just native appreciation Of wit
aud huInor that no art or labor can acquire.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

FINE CONCERTS. Newcomb and Ar
lington ministries are giving delightful concerts
70 large audiences In seaton Hall, corner OF
Ninth and D streets, every evening this week.
The troupe comprises twenty two nrst-olass
minstrels, headed by two nrst-class comedians.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
The Courts.
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
WEDNESDAY, Dec. q.
No. 80. George Smith against John @. orton.
The argument In this case was concluded this
morning by Mr.. Brown, for the appellant.
No. 30. The United States against Josefa de
Haro aud others; aud,
No. l46. D MahAny, InterVenor, appellant, in
the case OF Josefa de Haro ct al. against the Uni
ted States.
The argument Of these cases was commenced
by Mr.. Wills, for the United States, and eontin-
usd by Mr.. Black, for the claimant
Adjourned until to morrow, at II o'cl0ck,
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
sECRETaRY HARLAN.

The Chicago JournoI, speaking Of this
gentleman, says: The Interior Department
has never had an ADLER, more faithful, or
q more efficient head than II has at present"
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
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RHEUN, CANCERS, RHEUMATISM, CONSUMPTION and
many Chronic and Hereditary Diseases, are cured
by its use, as thousands eau testify. Circulars
sent free. Price $l per bottle. or 8 Tor s5.
DR.. Il. ANDERS & CO., Physicians and Chem
lists, 42s Broadway, New York. Sold by Drug
gists generally. oct2S-Smd&w
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
AZ Lecture IN Aid OF the Asbury M

So Lecture In Aid OF the Asbury M .
3. Church, by Mrs. Daniels, Gate Miss Cora
scott,) In the Asbury NJ. 3. Church, corner OF
ING, Dec. IS, commencing at 7If o'clock. The
trustees have the pleasure Of announcing that
this highly gifted lady has kindly accepted their
invitation aud will lecture on The Past, Pres
Country"
Tickets Of admission at the door, q cents.
de27 -2tH H. =. BELL, Pastor. d.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
As- To Consumpsiyes.-Ths under

To CousumpttNess-Ehe uuuer-
sigued having been restored to health In fow
weeks, by a very simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with q severe lung anee-
ton, and that dread disease, Consumption, 10
anxious to make known to his fellow ufsrers
the means Of cure.
To all who desire II. he will send copy Of
the prescription used, free Of eharge,) with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will nnd sure cure for CoSsuNP-
rIoS, ASTHMA, BRoSoHIrIs, CoUsHs, Colds, &c.
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription is to beneht the AFFLICTED, and spread
information which ho oonceiyes to be invalua-
BILE; and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as It will cost them nothing, and may
prove a blessing.
Parties wishing tho prescription will please
address, REV. EDWARD A WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings County,
oc28 -Smd&w New York
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

WASHINGTON AND ALExANDRIA.-Here
after trains will run between this city and Alex
andria as follows:
Leave Maryland Avenue Dspot-7 a. m, a.
m, II a. m, 2p. m, p. m., p. m, ll.90 p. IN.
Leave Alexandria-6.40 a. m, reg. s q. m, 10
a. m, p. m, p. m, p. m, reg. pm.
This will be great convenience TO the many
persons doing business In Washington and re-
siding in Alexandria.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

THERE were FIVE hundred marine disasters
on the gTeat lakes last year. A Detroit paper
gives these statistics for six years: 1850 377;
1861, 276i 1882, 3OOi 1858, $780, 1854, 37s:
1865, 500.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

GEN. BUTLER's celebrated tower near Ber-
muda Hundreds, from which, for so many
months, lynx-eyed sentinels priei into the
movements Of the rebel troops, was the other
day sold at public auction for the sum Of five
dollars. There were at least thirty cords Of
good timber in the structure.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

SERESADE.-The friends Of S. ]. Bowen,
Esq, City Postmaster, will tender him the
compliment of serenade ut his residence
on H street, between Sixth and Seventh,
this evening at eight O'Clock.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
NAVY YnrIr Markets.

New York, Dec. 27.-Cotton quiet at 81
a52 cents. Flour has advanced 5a1O cents.
Wheat and Corn quiet. Beef steady. Pork
and Lard firm. Whisky dull.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
MADAME NJ. H. PRRREaAULT,
p. o. Drawer 2O2, Albany, N. Y.

50 The Bridal Chamber, an Essay Of
Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also,
new and reliable treatment for Dlsssses OF the
scaled envelopes. Address, DG. J. BKILLIN
aoudHToH, Howard Association Phiiadslphia
Pa nhsi.y.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

THERE are ninety.four Lake Superior COP.
per mining companies, with one million nine
hundred and sixty thousand shares, all tlld
and an aggregate paid in capital Of thirteen
million.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

DEATH OF A PHYsIcIAN.-The Staunton
Wa Vindicator announces the sudden death
Of r. II. Gambill, for many years assistant
physician ut the Western Lunatic Asylum.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

A GENEROUS GIvER.-Col. John o'Fallon,
Of st. Louis who died few days ago, during
his life gave away about million Of dollars
to advance the cause Of education at the
West.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

De QuNoY some where tells an anecdote of
a man, who, on being threatened with an as
sault by eighteen tailors, cried out; "Coms
on, 6oih Of you.'
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

STEALING CLoTHING.-Gustave Ressing
Of the Seventh precinct, for stealing black cloth
coat and pants from John Handel, at the Arling
ton House. Justice Walter sent him to jail for
conft
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

The Valparaiso Gnd) Republic having
mentioned Speaker Colfax as the most prob
able successor of United States Senator Lane
Mr. G. has addressed a letter to the editor,
in which he says: II am not, as Inever have
been, a candidate for Senator, If remain
in public life, prefer service in the House. -
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
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phor Ice, with Glycerine, cures Chapped Hands,
&c. Immediately, and will keep the skin soft
and smooth in the ooldest weather. Sold by
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cents. HEGRMAN 4 CO.,
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nol3-d&w3m New York.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

MRS. ELISABETH 0RrEs, died ut St. Louis
on the 18th inst, aged 106 years, months,
and 20 days.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

The mayor OfRichmond (va.) has issued
an order closing all bar.roOms In that city
after ten O'Clock at night.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPrs.-The re-
ceipts at the Internal Revenue Bureau re.
ported to-day, amounts to $elS,OO0.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

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nolS-d&w3m New York,
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Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

sIoS.-CRsrRAL OFPIcR, WASHINGTON, d. c., No
vember D., lsoo-Ail persons who may hold I'M
settled claims Of any kind against the Sanitary
for adjustment to the Geueral Secretary, at the
Central Once Of the Commissi without delay.
JOHN 8. BLATCHPORD,
nos oS-mwf2m General Secretary.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
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SS wonderfully Str

1s- wonderfully Str au.. n.-.---
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instrument, known as the Horosoope VnSTsntass
20 produce lite-lik picture OF the future hus-
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us.e ol marriage, leading traits OF character, oe-
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OF testimonials can assert She will send, when
desired, written guarantee that the picture Ia
what 1t purports to be. By stating age, height,
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ing 90 cents and stamped envelope, addressed to
Yourself, you will receive the picture by return
mall. Address
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r. o. Drawer 2O2, Albany, NY.
R.1 = =
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27


A STABDNe AFFAIR AT THE NATIONAL
HOTEL About ave o'clock yesterday evening q
difficulty occurred In the ofice Of the National
Hotel between Col, Richard Dunbar, the con-
tractor for building the Washington aqueduet,
and Mr.. James Mcclure, formerly q clerk under
Col. Dunbar while building the aquoduet.
II appears from the best information we can
obtain that Col Dunbar was going to the dining
room and Mcclure was standing at the foot Of the
stairs. Mcclure asked Col. Dunbar II he knew
his name. Col. D. replied that he did. Mr. Nc
CURE then asked "where is that cowhide you
got In New York for me : want satisfaction
now, and am prepared to let your CUTS out ="
Col. Dunbar replied al don't want to talk
with you on that subject to day. Mr.. Mcclure +"
Mr.. Mcclure replied "I want satisfaction now. -
He then drew q oane-sword and struck at Col.
Dunbar, striking him In the left side.
Col. Dunbar then struck Mr.. Mcclure In the
face, when the latter again struck at Col. Dun
bar, this time hitting him with his weapon near
the heart. The two ther cliuched, and Col. d.
got the sword away from Mr.. Mcclure. The
sword pas cd through some papers which were
in the coat pocket Of Col. Dunbar.
DR.. johnson was summoned and dressed the
wounds Of Col. D. but has not deemed It ad =
visable to probe them to ascertain their extent,
the Colonel being quite neshy man.
hr Meduire this msrning had : warrant ia
sued against Col. Dunbar, charging him with
assault apd battery. The case will be heard be-
fore Justice Walter In few days.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TIE old Bank of Pittsburg has just declared
Its one hundred and first annual dividend.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

TIE number of students at the University
Of Michigan 10 LIE,
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHISGTOx, December 25, 1865.
To his EresiLsncy the Governor If the State Of
MissfsstpPf;
SR: By direction of the President, I have
the honor herewith to trans nit to you a copy
Of communication which has been addressed
to his Excellency William l., sharkey, Pro.
visional Governor of Mississippi, whereby he
has been relieved Of the trust heretofore re-
posed in him, and directed to deliver into
your Excsllency's possession the papers and
property relating to that trust.
have the honor to tender You the co.
operation of the Government of the United
States whenever it may be found necessary
In sifecting the early restoration and the
permanent prosperity and welfare of the
State over which you have been called to
preside.
have the honor 10 be, with great respect,
your most Obedient servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Daily national Republican., 1865-12-27
Restoration In Mississippi.
pEPARrMENr OF srA1E


wAsHIEGTOS, December 81, 1865.
IT, His EresiIsRcV William IL. SL.orksy, PrOUfs-
i0ndi Governor n The State NJ MiSsissippi:
Sin: The time has arrived when, in the
judgment Of the President of the United
States, the care and conduct Of the proper
affairs of the State of Mississippi may be re.
mitted to the constitutional authorities
chosen by the people thereof. without danger
to the peace and safety of the United States.
By direction Of the President, therefore, you
are relieved from the trust which was here.
tofore reposed in you as Provisional Governor
of the State of Mississippi.
Whenever the Governor elect shall have
accepted and become qualified to discharge
the duties of the executive office, you viii
transfer the papers and property of the State
now in your custody to his Excellency th,
Governor elect.
1t gives me especial pleasure to convey tC
you the Presidents acknowledgment of th,
fidelity, the loyalty, and the discretion which
have marked your administration.
You will please give me a reply, specifying
the day on which this communication is re
ceived.
I have the honor to be your Excellency's
most obedient servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.