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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
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The correspondent of the Boston Post,
writing from New York under date of the
3lst, makes more mention Of the losses Of
BARSun, as follows: 'y'b go ,aF"rt'HH
The funniest feature Of tho museum are,
and one which brings smile t,,,ira5iis dictu)
to the face Of the most misorly underwater,
Is the curious catalogue Of contents Of tho
building which Barnum has beenf 90 long
examining with food for Are.c The proofs OF
loss are entitled TO be considered az among
the most interesting Of the museums curi-
osities II may please the fastidious Boston
public 70 know that tho greatest Of showmen
swears to losing S10S, ,58l.75 worth Of prop
e:ty inside the building, and in addition 10
the value Of tho building itself. "
A few Of the items over which the insurance
fraternity are disporting themselves to-day
are as follows, the sums affixed being brother
Barnum's estimate OF value: 100 cosmofama
views, 81, 900; 1872 oil paintings, $s,10o;
section Of Charter oak, $500; petriked horse
and rider, 81 200; orchestrion, 50, ,500j cal
Hope, $700; kangaroo and young, $500; al
ligator and tank, 5000; 5 small nlligntors,
S75; large whale tank, 5000; 2 whales,
81, 900; I elephant, $500; aquaris (various,
50, 800; 2 offers and tank, $3.50; any guam
tity Of fancy dresses for actors, wax figures,
and what.is-its-among the lot 8 pair OF fssh
tights aud flesh skirts; plenty Of demons
shirts; 3pairs black tights; clothes for monks,
magicians, priests, pages and knights, ad
h6itum5; l monkey, S25; Goddess Of Liberty
dress, $l6i Queen Adelaide's coachman's liv.
cry, S75; her footmen's livery, $3.50; one fsh
tail and pants, S.; 3-legged wonder, $75, 1
live pig, $5; imitation blunderbusses, SIC;
donkeys, $25; chickens, pigs, eggs and
fruit and imitation market stuff $40; and
so on through twenty closely written folios.
Many Of our unsophisticated underwriters
are likely to be initiated, by this document,
into the mysteries Of stage effects and his
trionic shams, without venturing the loss Of
their precious characters by attending upon
the moral drama In the regular way. To be
sure, the tickets cost something-$2, 800
each-but knowledge is always worth what II
costs -.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
A New Branch OF Insurance.

"The Travellers Insurance Company, OF
Hartford, for insuring against accidents Of
all kinds, has been in active successful opera.
tion since 1868. Since the establishment OF
this company it has never failed to furnish To
an injured member of the company the com.
pensation adequate for his case. Sometimes
one feels ropubnance towards insuring his
own life, but it would seem that nobody can
have any qualms against insuring ones limbs
against the accidents liable to happen one at
any time or place. An advertisement of this
company, the officers of which we know to be
good and reliable men, will be found in an.
other column,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

A SAD INCIDENr.-on Saturday, n lady
who was upon the through train bound for
Baltimore from New York, died between
Philadelphia and Baltimore of consumption,
probably. She had recently arrived from
Mobile, where she had resided during the
war, was very wealthy, and was accompanied
only by her servant. 1t was her desire to
reach Baltimore, which was formerly her
home, before she died, but was unable to do
SO. The passengers on the car ministered to
her wants in her last moments, and did all
that was possible to relieve her. Her brother
in-law was at the depot in Baltimore waiting
to accompany her to his home. but was np-
prised, before the arrival OF the train, that
she had died, and took charge Of the remains.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
The Builder OF the Alabama.

Mr.. JouS LAIRD, who built the Alabama,
has been reelected to the House of Commons
as member from Birkenhead. But he did
not achieve this success without receiving
numerous and hard hits on account of the
share he took in building and fitting out the
Alabama. Wherever he made q speech he
was taunted with the cry of "Who built the
Alabama" At one public meeting he was
so much badgered by these interrogations
that he promised to answer them at the close
of his address. There was then put in his
hand the written question, read aloud to the
meeting: "Did Mr.. LAIRD know that while
z 70 Alabama was under construction thst
she was intended for the confederate service
He concluded his speech, and then withdrew
without attempting to justify himself for
having violated the law and disobeyed the
Queens neutrality proclamation by building
a vessel Of war for piraticnl pui poses, to prey
upon the commerce of country in amity
with England.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

OBrruAIY DEATH OF RICHARD Hill
DRETH.-The death Of Richard Hildretb !,
Esq, late United States Consul at Trieste, is
announced. Mr.. IIildreth was born in Deer.
field Mass, in 1907, and graduated at Har-
ward College in 1926. lie was one of the
founders of the Boston AtiaS and associate
editor Of that journal from July, 1882, to
October 1884, and subsequently again be-
came a contributor and n "Washington cor
respondent" His health has been infirm
for many years, and he was often compelled
to seek relief in the milder regions of the
South and the West Indies Mr.. Hildreth,
in addition to his labor as journalist, was
the author Of several occasional pamphlets;
Of n novel called the white Slaye;" Life
Of President Harrison" and other works
bearing the marks of his peculiar genius, his
sharp and fearless temper, and the originality
and independence of his opinions. The most
elaborate of his performances was his "His-
tory of the United States"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
Notification to Paroled Rebel Prison.

General Gregg, commanding at Lynch
burg, Virginia, has recently issued an order
declaring that the privileges granted by the
parole consequent in Lees surrender con.
tinue only during good behavior. When a
Paroled prisoner insults any officer of the
Government which grants the parole he for.
iei's all the benefits and becomes prisoner
u war, to be confined at the will of the cap
tor or punished a' a military commission
may direct All parolcd in Lynchburp are
required by tho same orher, to report them.
selves at headquarters within tweptv.four
hours, and make known their moons oS
living
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

MEssRs. TICESoR 4 FIELDS now print no
less than thirteen different editions of the
whole or parts of TESSrsoS's poems. Enoch
alone is issued in 16mo, 32mo, and small
quarto, not to speak of the popular paper
covered edition; and the complete works ap-
pear in six different shapes, amongst which
the most recent, as well MS tho most pleasing
in all respects, is the "Farringford Edition, -
in two beautifully printed volumes, with n
portrait of TESSrsoS, evidently from n recent
photograph, and four fine steel engravings.
The edition contains TESSrsoN's poems
complete, including the three latest-"T
CaptL.n," ''SOnnets to Coquette, " and 'To
a Mourner
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
SECOND EDITION
-FOUR o'CLoc,K. P. INT.
Scientific Observations er the Sr.t,
violent Storm.

|sss.attss ObnsENsss"@" - Hshss s<.aS
Violent Storm.
According to the records of the Smith
sonian Institution the storm Of last Saturday
was, in some respects very remarkable. The
quantity OF water which fell In little more
than half an hour was greater than has been
observed to fall in the same space Of time for
the last iftecn years, or since the erection
Of tho building. This fact was shown by the
overaowing Of tank under the roof, the out
let of which has always before been sufficient
to discharge the surplus water.
The actual amount Of rain, as measured in
tho guage, was nearly Eve inches, or about
one. eighth part Of that which falls In year.
During considerable part Of the time the
water did not fall in drops, but apparently in
connected masses, which produced, by its
conclusion, deep excavations in the ground.
The whole amount Of water falling on the
roof Of tho Smithsonian building was nearly
5000 cubic feet. .. ...
roar Of thunder, resembling the passage of a
number Of railway trains at distance, with
occasional explosions Of greater intensity
The thunder undoubtedly was at great Gle.
vation, and We have heard of no cases in
which the lightning struck the earth in this
vicinity, fact which may perhaps be attrib-
uted to the connected streams of water from
the clouds, which offert ! free passage to
the silent discharge Of electricity to the
ground.
The great altitude at which the electrical
discharges took place is also further evinced
by the hail which fell in different parts of the
city, but of which the stones were inferior in
size to those of the storm which occurred n
few years ago.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
Boston Fish Market

Tho market FLOR lcodfsh is dull and un-
settled on the verge Of the new catch, no
fares Of which, however, have yet been re-
ceived here. The stocks of fish are very
limited, and Georges Bank are quite out Of
the market. Sales Of medium and large at
IS. 50a7; small $4a4. so per qtl 4,12O quits.
French Grand Band on private terms. In
Hake and Haddock sales at $2.50a3; Pollock
s4a4. so per qtl. New Mackerel have been
arriving freely, and No. 8 declined, and old
No. and 2 are n shade lower. Sales Of No.
l at Sl2. 50al3, No. 2 at $lL50; No. at
$s. 5Oa9 for largo and So for medium. A
few No. have been received, and sold at
$l3nl3.5O per Dbl Alewives are selling at
81. 75a6. so per Dbl. Picked Herring are
in steady demand at 81. 5Oa6 per bbL A
small lot Of New Salmon sold at $50 per
barrel
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
From ssvannah-progrsss OF Union
sentfsnent In Georgis. I'D

.". - ~
From ssvannah-Progrsss OF Union
Sentiment I'm 0eorgi.. cA
New YoRk, August Q The steamer Ne
vada from Savannah, with dates to the 2pth
ult., hiss arrived. ~ ~ Wl
The Savannah Herald says fve bags Of
mail matter were for the first time Forwarded
to Augusta on the 9th ult. for the interior
OF Georgia. A large mail was also for.
warded on tho aeth ult. for southern Georgia
and Florida.
The United States military police force Of
Savannah has been disbsndod and an organ.
ization of armed patrols have been substi-
tuted.
The police courts have been abolished, and
all criminal cases are to be tried by Captain
Cox, the Provost Marshal and the functions
of the District Judge are performed by 1t.
Col. York.
+. W. Sims, tho former proprietor Of u Q
Savannah Republican, has petitioned for the
restoration to him Of that property, but Gen.
Brannan has ordered that, on account of his
reasonable conduct, the petition be denied.
A list of prices for the public market Of
Savannah has been established by Gen. Davis.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
News Items.

THERE have been "a suicides ut the Ger
man spas this scason-all gamblers
The Petersburg (va.) tobacco manufacto-
ries are commencing work again.
THE Princess Mary, of Cambridge, is said
to be the fattsst lady in Europe.
AN anaconda in Cincinnati has been deliv-
cred of 80 young reptiles.
They talk of holding grand mercantile
convention at st. Louis, Mo-, in October.
The religious papers are starting again in
Richmond.
The Empress Eugenie has sent thousand
francs to Now York orphan asylum.
THE most unpopular club in New York is
said to bo tho policemsn's club.
A SMALL toi aado near Cincinnati lifted a
wagon with man and wife and market stuff,
from the road and threw the whole over a
fence.
NAPoLE ON and the Queen of Spain are to
meet at Biarritz. Does Mrs. Napoleon know
II asks n cotemporary.
MRs. SURRArr's last words are now said to
have been: "You are a scoundrel,' to the
officer who manacled her wrists.
THE editor of tho Augusta Chronicle ad-
vertiscs to take anything eatable for his
paper. A Feejee Islander will send him
baby.-Er.
A BROKER being asked, the other day,
"What is the interest Of the country at the
present moment ?" promptly replied: $3.50"
Mrs. Grundy.
A DAsHISG MAJOR blew out his brains in
his lodgings in May Fair, London. He had
heavily invested in Confederate bonds.
THE famous bloodhound Hero, of Libby
prison notoriety, is on exhibition in Roches-
ter, N. Y. lie does not take kindly to
MOI thein institutions.
The PRINCESS OF WALES has been to the
theatre-wore n nice black silk, few dia-
monds, waterfall, &C., and looked as fresh and
pretty as possible.
MAN in Amherst has sent six hundred
bushels of whortleberries to Boston this year.
The survey of the railroad from Manches-
ter to Keene, N. H., has commenced.
Mr.. GEER, of Michigan, was gored to death
by ferocious bull.
THE widow Holmden, the richest woman in
Petrolia, has married n music teacher.
A PALACE in Mexico contains /, 100 rooms
1t would almost do for n hotel.
A MAN named Elson walked seventy two
miles in one day at Montreal last week.
GEoRGE FRANCIS TRAIN drives Stonewall
Jacksons horse at Newport.
A NEGRO WOMAN in Richmond COM
planned that her proaigate husband was
blockading round herr and had some one
he "loved better nor her." She was ad-
vised to raise the blockade, and departed
satisfied with the advice.
A MAGNIFICENT bald eagle-a six-footer-
has been captured in Rochester, N. Y.
The western ladies kissed Sherman when
ever they got chance. Mrs S. thinks it is
shameful"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
A MerIted Promotion.

Capt. THOMAS WILSON, c. s., U. S. A.,
late Chief G. s. of the Army of the Potomac,
entered the Subsistence Department on the
25th of October, 1861. Ho has been at
tached to this army almost entirely since
that time, and some time since he was ap-
pointed Chief G. S. of the army He
has subsequently been made 4 Brevet Colo.
mel of Volunteers. A day or two ago he was
promoted to the rank Of Major and Lieutenant
Colonel in the United States Army. Such
marked devotion is well-merited.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
An ANXIOUS IxQurRER.-The following in

An ANXIOUS lNQUIRER.-The following in
genious inquiry appears in the London Hcrad
for July 18th, and remains unanswered:
" To the EdHOr; Sir: Can any of your
numerous readers inform the bondholders of
the Confederate loan IL any funds exist in
this country to pay the next dividend, due
lst September, and also the half yearly re-
demption Of the bonds? Mcssrs. Schroeder 4
Co., the agents, perhaps would have no OBJ.
lection to state what funds they have on
hand, as it is no use to conceal from the
present holders what their real condition is
1t certainly cannot make it much worse than
what it is at present. meeting might do
some good. Your Obediont servant,
A BONnHOLDER.
Commercial salesroom, Mincing Lane, July
l7th -
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
BY GRAPH.
FROM MEXICO.


Movements Of Ma1imilian and Corr
CAiRo, Aug. The steamer Ruth, with
New Orleans dates to the 27th instant, ha,
arrived.
Maximilian is expected soon to be in Mat.
amoras. -..--.-.---.
Gen Mejia forbids all persons from leaving
Matamoras without a pass, or crossing into II
from Brownsville.
Cortinns Is punishing robber bands, ~
and he had proclaimed all communication
and commerce between Matamoras and othei
ports closed.
Superintendent Conway reports that no
rations are issued to freedmen by the Govern
ment except to the sick and helpless.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

A SINGULAR TRAFFIC.-The Norwich ct. J
BHkietiM says:
"The most prominent article of traffic Just
now between this city and Nantucket, Mass.
is houses. 1t is well known that Nantucket
is dying with the death of the oil trade
hence houses that were built there at n cost
of from 50, 900 to So, 900 are offered for sale
at auction and knocked down at from $500
to So, 900, when the purchaser rolls them on
board Of schooner and sends them to Nor.
wich or New London, where they are re.
erected and sold at handsome advance over
what he paid. Two houses thus trans.
planted have been put up on Boswell avenue
in this city, and more are said to be coming. -
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

THERE was some remarkable pistol shoot.
ing ut the lake yesterday, by John G. Hack
EFT, esq, Corporation Attorney, New York.
AT ten PAGES he shot an orange from the head
Of Corporation Counsellor Schumacher, of
Brooklyn, Mr.. Sanger, of New York, and
Others shOy a cigar from the mouth of Mr.
Connor of New York, a flower held by Mr..
Hastings, of Albany, and several others
Mrs, Ransom, of New York, is also u capital
shot. This lady yesterday hit penny at ten
PAGES, twice in four shOts.-SaraLOga C0IreS.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
From Tcxas--RaiIroads Running Il


NEW YoRK, Aug. 2.-The steamer Even
ing Star, with New Orleans dates to the Goth
ult., has arrived.
The New Orleans Times Galveston CORE.
spondence says several railroads are in run
ming order in Texas, comprising an aggregate
of over four hundred miles. New rolling
stock and other stock is much needed.
Before the war eighty-fve newspapers were
Published in that State, but at present there
are but thirty three.
The Federal troops have captured about
thirty Of the miscrcants who created so much
terror in the interior Of the State by their
robberies
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

RICHMOSD, FREDERICKsBURG, AND POTO-
MAC RAILROAD "A train of cars was shipped
from Washington yesterday to Aquia creek,
and placed on the Aqua Greek and Freder-
icksburg railroad, Tho train will run to the
Potomac river bridge, and but FIVE miles of
staging will he necessary between this point
and Fredericksburg The entire line OF rail-
road will be completed in few days.-Rich-
mOHd Times, August |.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
Dismissed the Service.
HEADQUARTERS DEPT. or wAsHrSaroS, |

HEADQUARTERS DEPT. OF wAsnINdroS, }
August l, 1855.
General orders, No. l08:
The following order is promulgated for tn,
information Of this command:
WAR DgPARrNBNT,)
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHISoTOS, July 30, 1865.
Special Orders, No, 4O7!
EXTRACT.
8. by direction of the President, the fol
lowing named officers of the 2lst New York
cavalry are hereby dishonorAbIy dismissed
the service of the United States, for neglect
of duty, in allowing the enlisted men of their
commands to break open stores and rob them,
and to commit other acts Of violence, whilst
their regiment was en route over the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad; iOith sioppags Of all
pay and allowances nniiI further orders:
Captain p. l.. lIogebOOm. First Lieuten.
ants Charles Cramer and E. A. Kirker.
Second Lieutenants W. L. Messer and E.
McWhorten. First Lieutenant James Nc.
COrmack.
Commanding Generals of Military Divisions
and Departments will prOmulgate this order
to their respective commands.
By order of the Secretary of War:
Il. ID. TowNsEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

EXPERIMENTS are being made in Philadel-
phia in infltratiOn, u process by which live
hog may be converted into cornod pork in
twenty minutes. Tho animal is killed, his
heart removed, and an instrument inserted in
its place by which sweet pickle is sent through
the main artery into every part of the pig
1t is estimated that this process will reduce
the price Of food fifty per cent
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

An effor, !s Icing made at St, Paul.
MINI, ~ secure emigration to Mexico, and
the ely is Plastered with posters offering free
transportation, 800 acres of land, and $3.50
in money.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

The DISTRICT OP WAsHISGTUN DIsCOE,
TINuED.-The District of Washington, com.
manded by Brevet Brig. Gen. WILCOX, has
been discontinued by order of Maj. Gen G.
G. AuGuR.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

SAID SPRIoGLEs to one of his friends yes.
tsrday; "In one respect you are the most in,
dsfatigable antiquarian / ever knew-your
jokes are oil SO very old"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

An IIiberninn, impressed with the magni.
tude of the great monitor now lying in our
harbor, says II is not respectful to call
the vessel Dick Tator, but that the dignifed
title Of Richard Murphy should always be
employed to designate SO respectful vis-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

Brevet Brgadier General G. II. CRANE, U.
s. A., has been assigned to duty as Acting
Surgeon General, according to his brevet
rank, during the absence of the Surgeon
General
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
Not John II. Surratt.

The piniOned individual who arrived in the
eleven O'Clock train from Baltimore this
morning was not the notorious JoHS II SUR
RAFT. The person in question is character
well known in this vicinity, and of which
mora OuoU
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

CnuRcu DESTROYED The steepe Of the
firsl Baptist Church, Petersburg, was struck
by lightning on Saturday night last, setting
the church on fire, which was soon destroyed.
Every ehort was made to save the building,
put proved iruitless. The furniture, cush.
ions, etc. were removed in safety.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

DISCHARGE OF LABoRERs.-0n Monday
over one hundred laborers were discharged from
the ouartermaster's Department, under Captain
wharf. Two or three foremen and four or Ave
clerks were also discharged, there being no fur
ther need OF their services.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

PIcKPocKErs ARREsTED.-JOhn Farrell
and Henry Glpson, alias Gibbons, were arrested
by 0hcers Greer and Tucker for picking the
pockets Of Henry II. Turner aud Thomas Fitz-
patrick, In the Centre Markeblast night. They
were taken before Justice Thpmpson, and com
mitted to Jail for court. Thpir mugs" were
taken to adorn the Rogues' Gdllery.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

CRIMINAL CoURT-Jndge TVyhc.-(Nn-
thaniel Wilson, Assistant District Attorney, pros
ecuting)
James J. Rogers, indicted for stealing u horse
verdict, guilty. Sentenced to Albany p-nitcntiary
for three years. Mr. Day for defence.
Sally Smith, indicted for stealing clothing from
Frances Anderson verdict, guilty. Motion for a
new trial Mr., Day for defence.
John Miller, indicted for larceny; verdict, not
guilty. Aiken for defence.
Nos. 267l and 2,572. Henry Rally, indicted for
assault and battery; nOLls proSequi by United
States Attorney
No. 2, 65S. Michael Duffy, indicted for larceny
nOtLe l,rOSequi by United States Attorney.
Court adjourned until tomorrow morning, at
10 clock
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02

A POOR Outcast stabbed himself nine times
and then lay weltering in the Park, New
York, expecting to die. The police took
him to the hospital where his wounds were
found to be fatal.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-02
MARRIED,

On the 29th ult., by the Rev. DR.. Hamilton,
NJ. RuPrs CALEP to Mrs SARAH PAGE, all Of th $
| city.
On Monday the Slst July, by Rev. Dr. Ghoeen,
| HRNRY w RIcHARDsoS to Miss L. T. PAINTER, all
Of Washington city. Sts