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The national Republican., 1866-08-15
Disastrous Freshet in OIL Creek

The Oil City (Pa.) Register of Thursday
says: The heaviest rain storm Of the season
occurred last night. 1t was like the bursting
of water spout. Early this morning a sud
den freshet, occasiOned by the rains and the
cutting Of the dams above Titusville, took
place. We have never witnessed so sudden
rise in the creek. A large number OF boats
were being laden at various points along the
creek. These were torn loose by the force of
the current, and, coming down together in a
mass, were crushed to pieces. But few boats
came through whole, The river and creek
are covered with wrecks Of boats and barrels
Of oil.
The river has risen eight feet to this
hour no o'clock a. m.,) and is coming up
steadily.
From 70 to 100 boats are supposed to be
destroyed, and from five to eight thousand
barrels Of oil are ahoat on the river, much Of
which will be saved.
The damage at Petroleum Centre and
other points along the creek is said to be con.
siderable,
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
RECEPTION OF THE HAWAIIAN
QUEEN AT THE NATIONAL CAP.
ITAL.

The reception Of her majesty the Hawaiian
Queen EMMA by the national authorities of
the United States Government and the citi-
zens Of the capital generally, while not
marked by the enthusiastic demonstrations
usually accorded to distinguished represent
atiyes Of foreign powers visiting this country
for the purposes Of pleasure and observation,
must, from the quiet but earnest, respectful
and sincere manner Of the attentions thus
far paid her, conclude that her visit here is
a welcome one. The impression thus far Of
the Queen has been q favorable one. Her
address in response to the welcome Of
Attorney General STANBERY, on Monday
evening last, was not only particularly
appropriate to the occasion, but was ren.
dered with feminine modesty, which fact
alone would confirm all that has been
written of her educational accomplishments.
symmetrically and voluptuously formed, pos
sessing the easy and graceful demeanor Of
the lady reared under more favorable cir
cumstances, she has impressed all who have
come in contact with her with more favor
able opinion Of our distant neghbors of the
isles Of the North Pacific, and has inspired
us with still more sanguine hopes of the ulti.
mate results Of the onward march of progress
and civilization.
AT sunrise yesterday morning the national
colors Of the Queen were displayed from her
hotel. The flag is attractive in design, and
consists Of five colors-red, green. white,
yellow, and blue. 1t contains seven stripes,
arranged IN the order Of white, rod, and blue,
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which, in the centre, are intersected by a
square white field, enclosing shieldshapcd
device marked with belts Of white, red, green,
and yellow, IN which are represented flowers
indigenous 10 those islands The central de-
sign is surmounted with crown composed
Of variegated colors.
During yesterday the Queen, accompanied
by her attendants and several Government
officials, visited the Patent Office and the
Smithsonian Institute, and expressed herself
highly pleased with the various attractions
of those public edifces. Agreeably to in
vitation, the Queen EMMA, in company with
Miss SPuRoIs, her lady attendant, and Mr..
ODELL, Charge d'Affairs Of the Hawaiian
Islands, visited the Executive Mansion in the
evening and was received with the consid-
Grafton betting her queenly rank. On
alighting from her carriage she was re-
ceived by Attorney General.SrASBERY, who
escorted her to the Red Room, where, after
the customary salutations, the President
addressed her as follows: -
"QuEEs ExxA: Permit me to do in person
Wnat mas alrcauy Deen uone ny inc Actlng
Secretary Of State, to extend to you q cordial
welcome to the United States and especially
to the seat Of Government representing
thirty million people"
The Queen made no formal response to
The President, except to extend thanks for
the cordiality Of her reception. A pleasant
conversation then took place between the
Queen and the ladies present, after which she
left for her hotel, evidently delighted with the
courteous reception which had been ex.
tended to her by The President.
Present among the audience were Mrs.
President JOHNSON, Secretary and Mrs.
WEILEs, Mrs. PATTERSON, Attorney General
and Mrs. SrASBERY, and Secretary McCuI-
Locu.
The Queen will visit the Capitol and other
places Of public interest today.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

THE CHICAGO TELEscoPE.-The Chicago
Tribune, speaking Of the Clarke telescope,
says: "The great equatorial telescope at
Dearborn Observatory, after number Of
mishaps to the machinery of the dome in
which it is mounted, may now be regarded as
in perfect working order. Its great powers
have been tested by Professor Stafford,
and its reputation established by the dis
covery Of a'iarge number ofnebulc not here
tofore Known to astronomers. Professor
Stafford himself recently received the diploma
of Associate Of the Royal Astronomical So
ciety of London-an honor bestowed only
upon the highest order Of merit, and one
which is worn at the present time by only
four Americans Professors Pierce, Gould,
Bache and Stafford. There is every reason
to look for the most important results to
science from the great equatorial, and the
profound mathematician who has been Sc
cured as the director of the Dearborn OBJ
servatory."
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

NATIVE GUARDS, ArTEsrIoN!-somo of the mem.
bers of that late organization had an interview
yesterday with the military authorities as to their
rigat to retain their muskets. They have been told
that they were entitled to retain them that in
case that the police search their houses and make
right to retain their muskcts, and will only deliver
them when pressed to do 50, and then under pro.
tsst-tsking the number Of the officer and report
ipg him at Headquarters -Nsp 0,isans Tribune
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
A NATIONAL CONVENTION OF
THE SOLDIERS OF THE NORTH
AND SOUTH TO BE HELD AT
CINCINNATI.
PHILADELPHIA, Augui

PHILADELPHIA, August l4-midnight
A National Convention Of Soldiers of the
North and the South is arranged to take
place in September, at Cincinnati. Leading
officers of the Union and the Rebel armies
are active in this work. 1t will be co-ope-
rative National Union movement with this.
S. p. ii.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

EFFECTs OLA BANK CRAsH.-A Calcutta
letter says the misery and ruin caused by
the stoppage Of Agra 4 Masterman's bank
in England promises to be greater than in
the panics Of 1880 and 1882, when the six
great houses Of Calcutta failed for fl5,00O,.
700, and paid only 70 per cent.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE
DY INSULATED LINES TELEGRAPH.
ssna and Incidents Of the National Convention.
Massachusetts, and South Carolina
Lead IN Peace Is IN War.
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM
PHILADELPHIA, August IA, 1865.

PHILADELPHIA, August II, 1866
This has proved glorious day for the
Republic. The National Union Convention
is reunion unparalleled in the history Of
political successes. It's composition, in point
Of number, ability, high character and pure
patriotism, was never equalled. Perfect
harmony prevails.
The resolutc determination Of the dele
gates from Maine to Texas-Republicans
and Democrats-to purge the Convention Of
oil unpardoned felons and obnoxious poll
ticians, made the VALLANpIoHAMs and the
Woops abandon their purpose to fasten
themselves upon and poison the Convention.
The PKSDLEroSs and VOORHEES, were wise
enough to absent themselves altogether.
The nomination Of Gen. DIX as temporary
chairman was hailed as most fitting. His
address was enthusiastically received. It is
truthful and powerful production, and will
electrify the nation, as did his patriotic order
of ls6l-"If any man hauls down the Amer
lean flag, shoot him on the spot"
The evidences Of good feeling existing be-
tween the delegates from the North and
the South are numerous, earnest, and ex-
ceedingly interesting. The entrance into the
Wigwam to-day of the united deleg atoms of
Massachusetts, and South Carolina was the
occasion of IN outburst of enthusiasm and
wild commotion never before witnessed 1t
was scene Of sudden and unrestrained emo.
ton which battles description.
As Major General CoucH, with Governor
Orr, arm in arm, leading of the delegations,
marched up the aisle, the whole vast audi
ence rose up and stood on the benches =;
huzzas leaped up from every lip; hats went
into the air; the ladies waved their handker.
chiefs; young men shouted, and old men,
with moistened eyes, gave singular impress
sion to this stirring incident.
Another Massachusetts General was linked
with South Carolina Colonel, and every
body felt that good time" so often spoken
Of as coming" had really come, and that
the struggle Of the revolution, leaning as il
did upon Massachusetts, and South Carolina,
so the return Of nationality was ushered in
by the appearance together Of these two
States in the National Union Convention.
GsscoDd Dispatch.l
The permanent organization will be effected
soon tomorrow Senator DooIIrrLE will be the
President His address, and the resolutions
and address of the Convention, will consti-
tute the main work Of the day. The Con.
vention will probably conclude its sittings
on Thursday afternoon.
The radicals are awfully disappointed be-
cause they cannot get up riot To their
amazement, they find the Convention CON-
posed of high-toned gentlemen and statesmen
enough to make dozen Congresses, either
one of which would put the present to blush.
s. p H.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
81 @ A II ID
BRADY,s GYMNASIUM.
WARRINGTON, d. c., J

WARRINGTON, D. c., July "a, 1885,
Tho'undersigpsd. having declared his intention to
close the Washington Gymnasium, known - BRADY's,
by Of the pressure Of other and more important
engagements, and having received numerous appeals
from many OF our citizens to continue an
which has been productive Of much good 10 all who
have availed themselves Of such an invaluable means
Of preserving tho linens sana in corpors asno A." at
such triaing expense he has been induced al the re-
quest Of many interested persons, to dispose Of his
right title, and Interest therein Stock Company rep.
ressnng one thousand shares 81 eight dollars ts per
SCARE; aud for this purpose books will be opened for
the sale OF stock shares and after the 26th Instant
at the Gymnasium, and closed the 18th proximo, at
which time an election Of officers will bs held aud
constitution and bylaws adopted
For full Information matters Of dsaii the under.
signed can be consulted At the Gymnasium on Mondays,
Wednesdays, aud Fridays, from 7 to 0 p m.
were needless to point out the advantages 10 be de-
rived by members Of organised company owning
such an institution, consaedy the best appointed In
the country. Acknowledged by all 10 be the most
agreeable and certain Of establishing In health
the weak aud maintaining therein the strong tits msa.
ifsstiy the cheapest is simply paying Eight Dollars
for Life Interest In Gy mnasium where for msrber-
ship thirty dollars per year freely paid. q
To insure proper In physical culture and Dis.
ciPlne, the underigued would be able to devote two
or three evenings In week. at = moderate rsmuners-
tion by the company for purposes Of instruction In
classes.
Persons purchasing stock have the privilege OF COM
meueing their exercsesuss Of Baths, &e-at the time
Of purchase.
Books will be open for the sale Of shares at the fol-
lowing places, as we'll as at tho Gymnasium;
RIGGS co, Bankers, Fifteenth street and Pom ave.
nue.
R. W. PEARSON. at Jay Cooke Co.'S, Bankers, FIJI
teenth street, opposite Treasury.
LEWIS JoHBs0N CO., Bankers, Penn avenue, cor.
ner Of Tenth street.
RIrTENHOUsE, FOWLER 4 co, Bapkors, under
Metropolitan Hotel.
Captain W. NJ NEW, sscretary's Once, Treasury De-
partment
PHILIP soLoMONs' and HUDSON TAYLOR's Book
storos 332 and a3i Penn. avenue.
r. H. J. RlvEs, Congressional Globe Oace.
Respectfully,
ABNRR s. BRADY,
Professor Of Gymnastics and Casthsnics,
Late Proprietor and Instructor Of Bradys 7h Regiment
] aul.H Gymnasium, Of New York.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
PERSONAL.

AMONG THE LATER combinations of the
Senate of Presidential nominations were those Of
Col. L. II. Pelouro, Assistant Adjutant General Of
the War Department., and Col. M. /. Ludington
Chief Quartermaster Department Of Washington,
to be brgadior generals by brevst.
WM. HUNTER, Esq, chief clerk Of the State
Department, returned from brief recreating tour
yesterday and resumed the duties Of his Office.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

1t was understood yesterday, and so an
nounced on good authority, that the secre-
tary of War had accepted the resignation of
Gen. J. NJ. PALMER; but it appears that he
has reconsidered his action, and will retain
him in the service for the present at least.
Gen. PALMER has been ordered to serve on q
court-inartial for the trial of Col. HowLAxD,
at Nashville, Tenn, for which place he left
last evening.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
erECIAII NS,rIS,Ees.

l.
aS- workingmen's sConvension.-Ther reg
uiar monthly meeting Of tho Sgmsn's Convention
will be held In the CITY Hall, On WEDNESDAY Eve.
NINa 10th instAnt, at o'clock. Delegates who have
sot besn supees&sd will please attend Several
ofcss in the cohvsntlon 70 be hed, and Interesting
business In reference TO the National 0ohvsn,oa trans
acted. .....,.... ,....... sH'-.. .aaH. .5r
The Executive Commi,.es win moe, the SANE evening,
atT o'clock, In the Council Chamber.
'a. %. WIN. r. hcLRAU, President
Warning asd fnstruetion for Young Non Also, dis.
eases and sbusss which prosrats the vital powers with
sure means Of relief Sent FREQ Of charge In ssasd letter
envelopes. Address Dr. y. sKILLfN HoU0HrON,
Howard Association, Philadelphia. Pa " suis.sm
ID ss- War Dspsrtmsns, sursson a,Asr.ps
oYrIcs, wAsHISoros, D. O., August TO- 1895 -Aa Army
hedicsl Board TO consist Of Brsvst Colonel J. B. Brown
surgeon u A., Prssidsnt Bfsvet Lisutsnaut Colonel
n. r. wirts, surgeon, .. q. "A. Bssvss Lisu.snsnt
Colonel Anthony Hsssr, surgeon, .. GA.; and Brsvet
Major Warren Webster, assistant surgeon, o. g. A.,
Recorder will meet in New York city on the so,h Of
September next for the sxsmisatoa Of candidates for
admission into the hsdieal STAFF Of the uaisi States
army.
Applicants must be over twenty years Of ass and
physically sound.
Applications for invitation to appear before the
Board should be addressed 10 the Surgeon General u
g. A. and must state the full name residences and date
and place Of birth Of the candidate Tesimonals a. to
character and qualifications must bs furnished. the
applicant has been In the medical service Of the army
during the war the fact should BE- stated together with
his former rank and time and place Of servee and tes
timonials from the oncers with whom no has served
should also be forwarded.
No allowance Is made for ssxpsnsss Of persons IN
dergoiBg the examination, Is indspsnsabe Pre-.
requisite 70 appointment
There are at present sixty vacancies In the medical
STAFF forty-sx Of which are original being created by
the act Of Congress approved Juiy Is, 1866.
JOS. X. BARNES,
aulS.tuthsatocl6 sargson General .. sA.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
Assigned 10 Duty.

Brevet Lieut.. Col. William A. In Motto, late
Chief Commissary Of Musters in this Department,
has been assigned to do duty in the Freedmen
Bureau, and has been ordered to report to Gen.
Posssndsn, Assistant Commissioner oft Bureau in
the State Of Maryland, for duty as Inspector Gen.
eral Of that district.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

ASMadam Mounts' Pile salvs-a Valuable
Remedy for that Dissass also, Consumpton Destroy.
or, and Entire Cure for the Bronchitis, Asthma ks
can be found At stott's Drug stors opposite National
Hotel; dimans, near Metropolitan Hotel; Pord's,
nsr Of Eleventh and Psnnsylvsns avenue; Rntwisies
corner Of Twelfth and Psnnsyivania avenue; Eliott's
corner Of and Twelfth strsstsi Hsrbsugh corner Of
Seventh and @. jsl2.U
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
GEN, Howard WIN Not Resign.

studous inquiries in official circles fail to confirm
the report that Gen. Howard intends to resign tho
Commissionership of the Freedmens Bureau, nor
Is there any probable cause for believing that ho
will be relieved from the duties Of said office.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
General Baird Not Relieved.

The recently Published report that Major Gen.
Baird, commanding the Military Department Of
Louisiana, and Assistant Commissioner Of tho
Freedmen's Bureau for that State, had been re-
loved, is incorrect. Up to the evening of the 18th
instant Gen. Baird was in telegraphic communioa-
tion with Gen. Howard, and up to yesterday no in
formation Of his having been relieved had been re-
ceived at the War Department.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

A%Bresch-Loading Arsn.-Ths Board for
the Examination Of Brseeh Loading Arms Of wheh Gen.
erai Hancock IL presdsnt 10 now In session a No. 81
winder's Buildins. .......
Arms will bs received daily between the hours Of II
. m and . p m. until further notice.
Inventors requested TO submit their arms In per
son or BY ageat TO the recorder Of the board.
W. OWENS,
Capt. 9th o. 8. Cav. Brew. Lieut. Col. o. g. A.,
mhl2-u Recorder.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

~ Once oommissary es.sral OF Hsrssou-
srs, Washington, D, G., August 2, lsee-N0rICR: By
direction Of the Secretary Of War; claims against the
fund under the charge Of this oes moneys recovered
from the rebel authorities taken from United glatss
soldiers while held as prsoasfs Of war) will b. re-.
esivsd until October l. lsee. Claims made ansr that
date will not be considered. 81 n. a.sf'
All persons who have made claim against said fund,
either TO this ocs or to b. Brig. Gen john Milford
late United States Agent for sxohangs Of prisoners Of
war are requested 10 forward 10 this oes their correct
post odiee addresses .H...t
In all eases where claim is made the exact amount
due and the character Of the funds taken By the rebels
must be clearly stated. RA HITCHCoCK
Major General United States Volunteers,
aue-lH Commissary General Of Prisoners
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

FoRSEY is terribly exercised about the
Democratic party, and fears 1t will bs destroyed BY
The Philadelphia Convention moysmspt,
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
Customs seizures In new Orleans.

There arc at present under seirurs at New Or
leans by the United States customs authorities
thirty hogsheads seventeen barrels, thirteen thou
sand two hundred and thirty eight boxes six thou
sand and sixty mine casks, and seventeen thousand
three hundred and fourteen cascs Of Bordeaux
wines-ths estimated value Of which is at least
$500, 900. These wines were seized for undervalu-
ston and the legality Of the seizures in most casos
Is to be tested in court BY their different owners.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

A6Amanuensis.-Person desiring the ser.
vices OF = COPYIsT or AMANUBNsIs, can be aoeommo-
dated BY lady who writes neat and plain hand, BY
applying at No los Sixth street west, between and
n streets north. ap2s-H
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
N.aro Stealing ON the Florida Con,

Commodore Larman, commanding the Atlantic
coast squadron, under recent date reports to tho
Navy Department that in accordance with instruc.
tions hs has fully investigated the rumOrs Of negro
kidnapping on the coast Of Florida, and had been
unable to ascertain any foundation whatever for
such reports.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

81 Collectors Once, City Hall, washing
Ton, d, O.. August l, ls6e-NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
Notice is hereby given that, by an act approved July
2 rate Of tar on real and personal property
sioeks &e for the year 1885, hxsd at one dollar aud
ten cents evory hundred dollars Of the assessed
value Of said property. Upon all taxes npon all prop.
erty not In for taxes for general purposes an
abatement Of Ave per cent 10 allowed from August l.
ls8s, until the last day Of October. 1895 after which no
abatement will be allowed. WM. DIXON,
Au3-thstu30t ... Collector.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
General Palmer Not Mustered Out

IsrERsAL REvESUE.-The receipts yesterday
amounted to $493, 1854. 49,
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

T OST-FROMT THE STABLE CORNER
IL and Pourt.enth streets east near Cong ressonal
Burying Grounds LIGHT BAY MARE with more
while feet and white streak In face piece Of her
left ear short legs and large built The nndsr will be
literally rewarded by leaving her at Lewis Brawners
Aul4-3lN ....
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

DOYCES LADIES' AND GENTS ICE
ID CREAM AND DINING ROOMS, No. 42s Pennsyi-
yana avenue, between -Four. and a half and Sixth
streets.
The largest aud coolest DINING ROOM, the most ex.
tensive BILL OF PARE, and theLowEST PRICES In
the city. TABLE BOARD, twenty. .nve dollars per
month, with choice from Bill Of Fare, and meals at all
hours.
Open from o'clock g. m until 10 p m.
AS- NO LIQUORS SOLD. ia
Ice Cream, Water Ices, Confectionery, and choice
Pastry con stanuy on hand. Aul4 la
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
The New Organization Of the Alexandra
and Fredertcksburg Railroad.

The names Of the following gentlemen are just
announced as composing the company of the Alex
andria and Fredericksburg railroad President,
Gen. D. G. McCallum; Secretary, Reuben Johnsoni
Treasurer, Robert Turner; Trustees, Robert Turner
and D. Randolph Martin; Board of Directors, John
A Wills, Hugh D. Sweeney. Joseph B. Stewart,
Washington, D. c.; A. @. Bodhsh, Hugh Rice, New
York; Reuben johnson, Alexandria, and A. Mont.
gomsry Slaughter, Fredsrioksburg.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
Redemption Of Deposits ON Temporary
Loans.
Tho following notice was issued BY the Secretary
Of the TREASURY Yesterday:

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Aug. IA, 1866.
Notice Is hereby given to holders Of certificates
Of deposit of temporary loan othor than those Is
sued for clsariD house purposes that the Treasury
Department Is prepared to redeem tho same on pre-
scntation at the various Offices from which they
were issued, with accrued interest thereon to the
time Of presentation between this date and August
10Th, and that after the latter date interest will
cease on such certificates. ii. McCULLocH.
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

NOR RENT-THE HOUSE, NO. All
Thrteeuth street. ia for rent and part Of thsI ur
niture for sale, on accommodating terms The locality
Of this property among the most desirable In the
city. auIO.2t
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

EOR SALEM THE FIRST WARD A
IL LARGE THRRE-AND.A.HALP STORY BRICK
HOUSE, THIRTEEN ROOMS, KITCHEN, LARGE
DINING ROOM AND HALL WITH LARGE CELLAR
II, 900 feet Of ground under cultivation, with grape
vines, fruit trees shrubs flowers &C. Gas and water
throughout the house. II s fret class residence and
s In one Of the finest locations In the city Address s.
II. j. at this once. iyl2.f
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

DOOM AND BOARD WANTED BY A
III gentleman and wife in private family rs,iding
north Of the Avenue and within four squares OF the
REPu BLoAs Office Address, A D. c., Office Of NArIoEA
moderate No professional boarding house keeper need
apply. au7
FOR SALE-THE FURNITURE IN A
IL private house on street south, few doors from
the city railroad. The house contains eight rooms.
Possession Of furniture and house given Immediately.
AdlFasa n All this o1ea
The national Republican., 1866-08-15
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 0, 1866.

Sealed proposals will be received by tho undersigned
until ~ IN, MONDAY, August 20, instant, for CON
struoting Sewer In street north and through tho
alley OF Square ass The will be eighteen Inches
10 diameter, the insde the walls to be four inches
In thick kness. with the necessary "drops,' sc.
Bidders will state the price per nea foot for the
sewer, and per piece for the "drops.''
The Mayor reserves to himself the right to reject any
all bids None but practical mechanics need bid
aull .eotd X. WALLACH Mayor
The national Republican., 1866-08-15

USE WANTE6.-A MEDIUM
III SIZED HOUSE, thoroughly Furnished, with
modern improvements, in healthy location Is wanted
once. iySl If