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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

AT THE last celebration of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery, the following formed a
part of the proceedings:
The President Of the United States-Guid-
ed by an overriding Providence. sustained
and supported by the loyal people, may he
so direct the affairs Of the nation that it Shall
pass safely through the dangers that threat
en- it,
The Commander called upon Major Ben
PERLEY PooRE to respond, stating that he
had come from the seat of Government ex.
pressly to be present upon this occasion.
Major Poors replied to the sentiment in a
brief but happy speech, expressing his graft
fcation at meeting so many of his old friends
lie hoped that the President, as being the
head of the nation, would receive the corda
support Of the people of New England. HC
believed the President was performing his
duty as he believed to be right and he hope,
that Massachusetts, would stand by him Will
he stood by the freedom of the States.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
THE DEPARTING NTS.
Important TO Heirs of Deceased
SOldfers.

The Secretary Of War, in compliance with
the act of Congress, July 20, 1866, giving to
soldiers the additional bounty of $50 and
800, and directing him to prescribe to the
Paymaster General rules and regulations for
the examination Of the accounts of every SOL
der who makes application therefor, has de-
cided that the word parents in the act in.
cludes the mother, and that all applications
must be made .jotstiy by the father and
mother, IL both be living. instead of by the
father. as heretofore. This decision will en-
tail an immense amount Of extra labor on
the accounting officers of the Treasury, who
are pushing forward as rapidly as possible
the examination and adjustment Of similar
claims. II will be Of general interest to the
heirs Of all deceased soldiers entitled to the
additional bounty under the act referred to
that the Second Auditor in arecent circular
to such claimants, says that in make appli-
cation to this Office for the additional bounty
provided for the widow, minor children, or
parents of deceased soldiers, the form Of ap-
plication will be the same as heretofore used in
applying for arrears Of pay and bounty, with
the exceptions that the number Of the GER
tificate issued in the previous settlement
must be given; and it should be stated that
the application is made to recover the ad-
dtional bounty provided by the 18th and
18th sections Of an act of Congress, chap.
lIS, approved July %, 1866"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

NATIONAL ExrEEss CoMrANY.-We pub.
lished Yesterday the fact that deed OF us.
signment of all the property, rights and
credits of the National Express and Trans
portation Company had been made by the
directors and president to John Blair llogc,
j. s. Kelly and q. Oliver O'Donnel, for the
benefit of the compsny's creditors. Owing
to financial embarrasslHenIs and cOmplIca-
ton this was decided on, under udyice Of
counsel, AZ the course best adapted to the
state of affairs. The property and assets of
the company are estimated from $3.50, 900 to
$2OO, 900, which, with the Eve per cent. on
the last call, if fully puid in by the stock
holders, will reach it is alleged. about $780,
600 assets, with. it is stated, about SlI5,OO0
liabilities. The New York papers state,
however, that p. W. Josyn. one Of the direc-
tors and stockholders has applied for an in
junction in that city against the company,
prohibiting them from collecting further as.
sess,uents on the stock, and askinTthat re-
ceiyer be appointed. The regular meeting
of the board of directors will take place in
October, when, it is understood, IN effort
will be made for thorough reorganization
of the company,m..Rtfhwond Times.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

Brown, THE OARsMAN, AND THE SPRrYG-
FIELD REGATTA.-Mr. BRowN, the Portland
oarsman, feels aggrieved by the intmation
in some of the papers that he sold the race
at Springfield lie states that boat was
sent for him to row in there which he had
condemned, and in which he refused to row,
but was persuaded to do SO to prevent disap-
pointment on the part Of the crowd. Before
he entered the race he distinctly stated that
he did not expect to win the race, and did
not row with that intention. He stands
ready to row any man in the country for any
reasonable sum, or for the championship.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

A RAILROAD CoNvENrIoS-For some days
past convention of freight agents Of the
principal railroads in the United States has
been in session in Cleveland, Ohio. All Of
its deliberations have not yet been made
public but it is announced that among the
resolutions passed was one declaring that
live stock shall be transported by actual
weight after October LIST, and that no return
passes shall hereafter be issued to drovers
and others in charge of stock, but that the
regular fare shall be charged all such per
sons. The rates agreed upon for transport.
ing live stock from Chicago to Buffalo, Sala,
manca, Pttsburg or Eelair was SO cents per
hundred pounds.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
GEN. DIX ACCEPTS THE MISSION
TO FRANCE.

Major Gen. JOHN A. DIX arrived in town
yesterday and had an interview with Tn
President and Secretary SEWARD. Gen.
DIX accepts the mission to France. As we
indicated, in the REPUBLICAN of Thursday,
when he appeared before the District At
torney and qualified, preparatory to en-
tering upon the duties Of naval officer Of
New York, he had not received notice of his
appointment of Minister to France. The
reason why it was not rendered to him on
Monday, instead Of the naval Office was be-
cause the request of Mr.. BlGEIow, to be re-
called, had not reached the Government.
While it is to be regretted that states
man Of the ability, clearness and strength
which has always characterized the public
career of Gen. DIX should be removed from
the political arena at home, just at this crisis,
it is at the same time gratifying to know that
we are hereafter to be represented at the
Imperial Court Of France by positive man,
who is not only sound theoretically on the
great American doctrine announced by
MONROE, but who has illustrated the
cherished idea in his official orders and acts
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
A Sporting Reporter Slightly Tight.

The Buffalo Commercial, having sent u
special to report the great racing tournament
between Dexter and Butler, sums up the re-
suit as a decidedly losing business. We have
only room for the
THIRD ROUND.
At the call Of the judges Dexler went first
to the bat after three false starts, with But
ster acting as center field at the quarter pole,
when the ropes were cut, and an alarm Of
police was raised, with Dexler three lengths
against the cushion, and gradually passing
the score to Buster. Notwithstanding the
tremendous pace at which they were going,
Buster was good second, behaved wonder
fully we'll, and showed as pleasant, though
the balls broke badly for him, and he was
not accustomed to a left-hand pitcher. Swing
ing round the halfmile stretch, Buster took
his cruel kindly, and delivered his mawley
straight on the dial, Dexler continuing grad
ually to close up, with the evident intention
Of shutting him out. Buster was not to be
led, and again broke away with Dexler at his
heel, which drew the claret profusely.
1t was now anybody's race, and large in
vestments were made on the iavorite at any
odds. But Dexler, having read paper "On
the Antedeluvian races, with some specula-
tons as to whether they were the best three
in five, together with their effect upon the
Decimal and Meteric System of the Siluran
Period" had it all his own way, and ran the
game out with ease, Busters seconds throw
ing up the sponge in forty-fve minutes.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

AsPY RAY, Sept. 2s.-Thers are as yet no ad-
vices from Europe by the cable. Tho Nswfound-
land lines are still Frustrated, but We learn that
communication is expected every hour to BIO re-.
stored. Not many persons understand that the
lines in Newfoundland pass through dense forest,
and In one case a continuous distance Of $50 miles
Stations arc established every so miles, and in
case Of q frsshet it often becomes necessary, in
making repairs, to make detour Of SO miles into
the interior to get across the swollen streams The
public are unable to understand why brsaks arc
not sooner repaired; but one who has tried jour.
ney, such as the Newfoundland roads Offer can
readily comprehend the delay.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Post Office AGmirs.

At Luthersville, Baltimore county Nj, J.
G. Cockey is appointed postmaster, in place
of Miss Elizabeth Burnside, resigned.
The name and site of Slate Hill, York
county, Pa, is changed to Mine Hill, Far'
ford county, Md, and Emanuel J. Blain ap.
pointed postmaster, vice V. &. Stubs, super
coded.
Virginia Post Observation-Disclosures
VIM. Z. Hill, postmaster Laurel Hill, Lu.
nenburg county, vice l.. Tunstill, cannot
take the oath.
VIM. Fogleman, postmaster, Richland
Tazewell county, vice j. Kendrick, failed to
bond.
Madison Vass, postmaster, Red Sulphur
Springs, Monroe county, West Va, vice r.
A. Henderson, resigned.
Miss Fannie X. Stone, postmistress, Yates.
vile, Lunenburg county, Va, vice James d.
Balls, resigned.
Mrs. NJ. A. Quisenberry, postmistress,
Slate Mills, Rappahannock county, Va, vice
j. W. Popham, failed to bond.
Miss Mary A. Wilson, postmistress, Wolf
Glade, Carroll county, Va, vice Ii. r. Pope,
failed to bond.
Office at Abby Valley, Tazewill county,
Va, is re-established and J. Ii. Reynolds
appointed postmaster.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

ToRoSro, Sept 26,-Hon. Mr.. McGee, Minister
Of the Agricultural Department, delivered the in
augural address at the Exhibition to-day the bur-
den of which was, that the Canadas could not DO
coerced into annexation. The Agricultural Erhi-
bition was far from success.
Fenian was arrested, but released on writ of
habeas corpus
The Manufacturer League organized tonight,
and nominated Hon Isaac Buchanan as chairman
speeches were made, energetically demanding that
the late tariff be restored. Many friends OF this
measure subscribed money in order to asitats tao
matter
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

Detached, Sept. 2l.-Actng Second AS
sistant Engineer d. d. Fennell and Acting
Third Assistant Engineer Henry Litchfeld,
from duty at the navy yard, New York, and
placed on waiting orders; Passed Assistant
Surgeon George II. Cooke, from the Naval
Academy, and ordered to the Resaca Lieu
tenant Commander Allen V. Reed, from the
navy yard, Norfolk, Va, and ordered to the
Resaca
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Itaiy-The Trouble About the Debt OF
Venice.

FLORENCE, Sept ia telegram from Vienna,
dated to-day states that the Austrian and Italian
plenipotentiaries are agreed upon all points with
the exception of the debt It's believed that Aus
tria will accept the presidents OF the treaty Of
Zurich as guide in this matter, without apy
restriction, agreeably to the treaties concluded
by her with Prussia and France, and that only the
special debt of Venice will be charged to Italy as
was the ease In 1859 with that Of Lombardy. II Is
hoped that the signing Of the treaty Of peace will
take place within a very few days,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Executive Appointments.

Internal Revenue were made yesterday:
James w. Black, collector, Sixth district
Missouri; Andrew De Forrest, collector,
Third district Michigan; W. W. Warrens, as
SCISSOR, Seventh district Massac husetts; John
Pitcher, assessor, First district Indiana; w.
p. Wells, assessor, First district Michigan;
Thomas Allen, assessor, Third district Penn
sylvania; John Il. Finn, collector, Fourteenth
district Ohio; Charles CLAM, assessor. Flew
enth district Pennsylvania; And. j. Fulton,
assessor, Fifteenth district Pennsylvania;
James Mackin, assessor, Twelfth district New
York; w. ). Beckwith, collector, Second dis
trct Michigan; James NJ. Glover, collector
Third district Missouri; Alfred B. Getty, as.
SCISSOR, Twenty-sccond district New York
Jos. E. Becky, assessor, Third district Mich
| igan.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Decision Of the second Com ptroiIer.

The Second Comptroller has decided that
where the widow of IA soldier married again
prior to July 20, 1866, she is not entitled to
additional bounty under the act of Congress
of that date" This important decision will
unequiyocally answer the hundreds of ques-
tions on that subject which are pouring into
the Office of the Comptroller and Second
Auditor daily.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

ANOTHER CONTRACT FOR IRoY.-We learn
that the directors of the Union Pacific rail
road, eastern division, have made further
contract for IRON to the extent of 6,oS0 tons,
making IL 1000 in all since they have prepared
for the rapid extension of their road west OF
Fort Riley The contractors are Messrs.
Shoemaker, Miller u Co., of the Cambria
works at Johnstown, Pa, who have every IA
oility for speedily carrying out their engage,
ments.-St. Louis Rep.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

NlaYI,

The following was first promulgated yes
terday:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, August q, 1856.
General Order No. so.
WIN. Ringgold Cooper, late acting ensign in
the Navy, having bean convicted of defrauding the
Government Of large sums Of money, by means OF
forged papers, will be considered as dishonorably
discharged from the service by his arrest for the
said ofence August 2, 1866.
GIDEON WELLEs,
Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Receipts from Customs,

The receipts from customs at the ports of
Boston, New York and Baltimore for the
week ending September % were as follows:
Boston, S3ll ,939.7l; New York, $780,
395.4G; Baltimore, $llS,9SS,+3. The re-
ceipts at New Orleans from the 9Th to the
18th instant were Sl71,lSl.O4.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

lCOrrospOnuenco OF the new 0rk Herald.
Troy, N. r., Sept 26.-The cholera has
ity of North Adams, Mass. There have beer
eight cases and FIVE deaths, the doctors say,
within twenty-four hours Briggsville is q
factory village located one and a half miles
north Of North Adams, an the road leading
to Stanford, Vt. 1t numbers about $50 in.
habitants, and like North Adams and the vi.
cinity hcreabouts, has hitherto been regarded
as being unsurpassed as healthy location.
This is mountain region, lying nestled in
among the ranges of the Hoosac mountains.
At 9 o'clock on Sunday night, at Briggsville,
q girl aged l8 years, named Guililland, who
worked in the factory, and who lived in the
neighboring town Of Hevlin, was taken with
cholera She had just recovered from the
measles, and eat q piece Of raw turnip. In
twenty minutes after, she was seized with
cramps; in twenty-five minutes went into col
lapse and died in three hours.
Two boys, brothers, aged respectively ten
and twelve years, named Gaque or Galka, were
taken with cholera on Monday forenoon.
They were both taken at the same time, and
died within twelve hours, both dying within
fifteen minutes of each other. Mr.. Brown,
aged forty years, boss dyer in Briggsville
factory, was struck down with cholera at the
same time as the boys, and died within ff.
teen minutes Of the same time Of their de-
mise. These FIVE cases, oil terminating
fatally, occurred within twenty-five hours.
There have been two cases in North Adams,
both occurring about the same time as the
above. The patients were Miss Bracket
and Miss Buckley, both of whom have nearly
recovered. At Blackington q factory village
two miles west Of Adams, factory girl was,
IA
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

CABINET Meeting yesterday, attended by
all the members. Secretary SEWARD is fast
recovering from his recent attack. Post
master General RANDALL, though quite un-
WELL remained throughout the session. which
lasted about three hours and was quite i'm
portant.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

THERE are several seemingly unmstakoble
cases of cholera in Peru, Mass. Three per-
sons in the family of Orson Brown have died
from the disease, after very brief illness
and four more of the family are sick Mr.
Brown apparently hopelessly so, The sani.
tary condition of the premises where the dis
ease has appeared is of the worst kind.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

VISIT or THE PrUssIAS KING TO ScHLEswIG,
lloTsrRIN.-The King of Prussia is expected
to visit the Duchies of Holstein and Schles
wig He intends to spend several days at
Altoona, kicl, Flensbourg, Gottorp, and
Schleswig. The municipality of Altoona are
making great preparations to receive him.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

The ARMY WoRM-The Linden (MarengC
county, Ala.,) Recorder says that the army
worms within the past week have mad" thcil
appearance in that vicinity, and are making
clean sweep Of the leaves, squares, and
young bolls of the cotton The rot, too, in,
duccd by late and present wet weather, is
playing sad havoc with the larger green
hnlIa
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

In lead mine, at Memphis, Tenn, last
week, SOL specimens of red sandstone were
broken open, and one was found to contain
petried human hand, II It perfect stnte OIL
preservation. Ia other cases parts Of AMI
mails were found, and cnr black snake some
five feet long, was fourd of the consistency
aud weight of the stone.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

SOME young men in Portland, Maine, are
about to establish Il legislative school, where
they may learn and practice the science Of
legislation. A committee has been ap,
pointed to arrange preirninaries; and it is
TO be hoped that they will not forget to Or
ganize a lobby" as without that adjunct
the whole process OF tuition would be a farce.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2s-H. Rives Pollard had a
preliminary examination to-day, on the charge Of
shooting Frederick Hopkins on Wednesday night,
snd was released on $1,000 bail. Hipkins' wound
is serious though not dangerous.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Important 10 Claim Agents.

The order of the Paymaster General ex-
GLIDING agents from presenting and prescott
ipg claims OF discharged soldiers for extra
bounty, does not affect the presentation Of
claims in the Second Auditors Office.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
BYTELEGRAPH
The National Republican.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
IT .IUF
NEWS BY THE CABLE.
INTERESTING, MEXICAN NEWS.
SOME DESPERATE FIGHTING
Fearful Storm and Loss Of Life.
THE CHOLERA.
INTERESTING. MEXICAN NEWS.
SOME DESPERATE FIGHTING
TIED CHOLERA.
FROM EUROPE.


News by the Atlantic Cable to the 24th.
tBy the Cable to the Associated prsSs1
LIVERPOOL, sept. z4.-Ihe ships MALTA and Bel
gan arrived this morning. -..y...-.
FLORENCE, sept z-The oand OF rebels VINO
nave osen carrying things with nigh hand near
raermo lot the past lew days nave boon routed by
tne military.
mAScHksrEh' sept "a great meeting OF the
inends Of reform mto DO hsd mere To-day. mr..
pi,gn' VIII DO one oil the speakers. I'D.
LIVERPOOL, sept A.-The snip Edymion Will
MANS nsnes TOT Now YORK, put into the port Of
ooIk parity a'smas'ed, having oeen In heASy gaze
obiVkRPooL' sept. A.-The price Of cotton has
materially declined middling Uplands opening at
lid. The markets are quite active, and indicate
days sale Of 10000 bales. ..., ..,r-
Breadstuds. -Market quiet, and generally with.
out change. Corn. however. advanced, and was
quoted At 2sa for mixed Western. .-..... .
The London money market is easier. Consos
opened at 49, Tho following are the opening
prices for Amrioan securities: Erie 48, Illinois
Central rs, U. s. 5.20s III.
The operator reports that after getting q few
dates the Newfoundland lines again played out
r-..,..
Saw Fp.xc,sco san, "a ,.,,.r r.,.;voa
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

ss- War Department, Surgeon Generals
oPSICE, wAsHIsaros, D. G., August 10, 1865 An Army
Medical Board to consist Of Brsvs Colonel b. Brown
surgeon u A President; Br,vet Lieutenant Colonel
II. h. wiriI. surgeon, U. s. 4. Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel Anthony Heger, surgeon, U. g. Al and Brsyss
Major Warren Webster, assistant surgeon, U. g. A.,
Reeorder will meet In New York city on the 10th of
September next for tho examination of candidates for
admission iu,o the Medical btaG Of the United States
army,
Applicants must be twenty years Of age and
phi ysically sound
Applications for Invitation TO appear before the
Board should be addressed to the Surgeon General u
g. A. and must state the full name residences and date
and place Of birth OF the canddate Testimonials
character and qualifications must be furnished, II 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 aud place Of Service and
tmonials from the officers with whom he has served
should also be forwarded,
No allowance made for the psnsss OF persons un-
dergoing the examination Is an Indispensable pre-.
requisite to appointment
There are at present sixty vacancies In the medical
staff forty six Of which original being created BY
the act Of Congress approved July IS, 1855.
Jos. X. BARNES,
aulS'tuthsatoeio Surgeon General U. A.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Settlement OfPubIic Lands In Flor
Ida.

Returns from the receiver Of the Land
Office at Tallahassee, Florida, show that
during August there were considerable
number of homestead entries, with assur-
an2cs of a largely increased business for the
present month.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

Bosros, Sept. 27 Tho steamer Cuba has ar.
rived FROM Liverpool via Halifax, Her mails will
20 South by the morning train, and bo due at
Philadelphia tomorrow night
John Williams alias Cannon was convicted of
forgery to-day, and sentenced to eight years. I'M
prinonment.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29
Herald Of Gospel Liberty

DOES NOT AcoEpr.-We learn from the
Portland papers that Walter Brown refuses
to accept the challenge OF John Nickel, of
Ooldspring, New York, TO row match for
$1,000, as he objects to pull on the Hudson
river.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

AS-Notice.-StOckholders Meeting Of the
WASHINGTON ALEXANDRIA, and GEORGETOWN
RAILROAD CoMPANY.--on MONDAY, the LIST day OF
October proximo, there will be meeting OF the Stock
holders Of the Washington, Alexandria, and George
town Railroad Company held at the Office Of the ssers
tary, No. All Psnnsylynia avenue, in Washington
City for the election Of five directors for the current
year and the transaction Of other inpoant business
appertAining to said company.
A full meeting Is respectfully requested.
JOSEPH D. STEWART
sepl 2awiw Secretary w, A. 4 a. r. r. Co
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-29

New YoRk, Sept. 2S-In the Protestant Epis,
copal Convention to-day offer was received from
source not stated of $50 900 to establish two now
dioceses at Albany and Brooklyn.