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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
Notice to Mariners.

The light at Sharps Island, Chesapeake
bay. Maryland, formerly exhibited from the
bluff, has been discontinued, and new struc-
ture, on screw piles, has been erected in : l-2
feet water, mean tide, bearing N. W. one half
W., distant one third of mile from the old
light
The new structure will be lighted fer the
first time on the evening of October 20, 1866.
The iron work of the foundation is painted
red-the superstructure is painted white.
The illuminating apparatus is . filth-order
Fresnel lens, showing fixed light of the
natural color
The focal plane is 50 feet above ordinary
sea level, and should be seen in clear weather
from ships deck at distance of ten miles.
Navigators bound up Chesapeake bay will
now see the light shortly after passing Cove
Point light, whereas in its former position
it could not be seen until nearly abreast Of
it, owing to the woods on the island.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

Ordered, Sept. 2S-Rear Admiral John A.
pahlgren, to take passage from New York
on December LIST, next, to take command of
the South Pacific Squadron.
Ordered, Sept. 21-Acting Third Assist
ant Engineer VIM. H. Pratt to the Frank
lin; First Assistant Engineers Isaac S. Fin
ney, Geo. W. Melville, Third Assistant En-
gineer II. c. Christopher, Second Assistant
Engineer Jas. II. Chasmar, and Ii. l.. Pix
ngton, to duty connected with the trial of
the Franklin under steam; Commander Fran
els NJ. Ramsay to navigation duty at the
hayward, Washington, ID. G.
Detached, Sept. 2I-Acting Ensign +. c.
Warner, from the Allegheny and ordered to
the Lenapee; Second Assistant Engineer
Robert L. Webb, from special duty connected
with the Guerrero and ordered to special
duty connected with the machinery of the
Franklin under steam; Commander S. Mich
olson from navigation duty at the navy.yard,
Washington, D. q, and ordered to duty in
the navy-yard.
Appointment Revoked, Sept. 2s-Mate
James Wilson, of the OHIO.
Resigned, Sept. 2s-MidShipmcn G. E.
Bryson and j. d. Brownlee.
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THE DEPARTM ENTS.
Important 70 Claimants for the Ad-
diti0nal Bounty.

{ Upon consultation between the accounting
officers Of the Government in relation 10 GER
tain questions arising under the act OF July
2S, 1866, it has been decided that where a
soldier served out two-year enlistment and
then re-enlisted, was promoted and died in
the service as q commissioned officer, his
heirs are not entitled TO additional bounty
Nor are the heirs Of a soldier entitled who
was transferred TO the navy and died in the
service. Parents Of deceased soldier, TN
der the regulations Of the Secretary of War
must join in the application FOR the addition-
al bounty, and. in cases where tho father has
already applied the application Of the mother
Qfliying) must also be presented. Where
the mother is dead, the fact should be stated
in the fathers application. Parents Of o de-
ceased soldier who reside in q foreign coun-
try are not entitled to additional bounty.
Paragraph of the regulations issued by the
Secretary Of War declares " that the act of
July %, 1866, creates no rights Ofinheritance
beyond those vested by the law under which
these heirs received, or were entitled to re-
ceive, the original bounty" and as by the
act of July IL, 1862, such foreign heirs were
excluded from receiving the original bounty,
they cannot receive additional bounty.
Where parents Of a soldier have been
divorced OF have been separated by mutual
consent, the same rules govern the settle
ment Of claim for additional bounty as
have been heretofore followed in the settle
ment Of similar cases.
Where the claim of the widow of soldier
is pending for arrears Of pay and bounty, the
additional bounty will be allowed in the same
settlement, without additional application,
upon proof that she had not married again
prior to the 2Sth Of July, 1866.
In applications now pending by the
guardian Of the children Of soldier where
their ages have been omitted, evidence must
be furnished giving the age of each.
Additional bounty to discharged soldiers
cannot be paid through the Second Auditors
Office, and ne application for it where the
discharge is claimed to have been lost will be
entertained.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

The CASE OF ORLANDO W. JosLYS against
the National Express Company was mp be-
fore Judge BERNARD, in the Supreme Court,
Chambers, in New York, Thursday. Plain
till is a stakeholder in the company, and
complains of the bankrupt condition of the
corporation and seeks for winding up ofits
affairs. He purchased number of shares,
valued at $4,000, under las he stated) fraud.
ulent representations Of certain members of
the company. He now eeks to recover his
money. An injunction was granted restrain
ing defendants from disposing Of their prop
erty in any way other than for the interests of
the corporation, and the case came up yester-
day on motion of defendants to dissolve or
modify this injunction. After hearing the
argument Of counsel Judge BARNARD re-
served bis decision.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
The New War Department Build
ings,

A board composed of the following off,
GERS was convened by order of the Secretary
Of War yesterday at the Office of the Adjn.
rant General, to prepare a plan and specif-
cations for the buildings of the War Depart
ment in Washington. contemplated by the
eth section of the act Of Congress, approved
July 20, 1866. with detailed estimates Of the
cost and the time requisite for erecting the
same, which, as soon as prepared, are to be
submitted to the Secretary Of War;
Brigadier and Brevet Major General NJ.
G. Meigs, ]. K, Barnes, f. r. S. Candy,
Colonel and Brevet Major Generals T. D.
Townsend, and A. E Shiras, Major and
Brevet Brig. Gen. n: Wichler, and Capt and
Brevet Lieut.. Col. T. ]. Treadwell.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
THE SITUATION IN A NUT-SHELL.

The following is an extract Of private
letter written in this city few days since by
a Republican and antislavery man from the
start, to New England Republican. We
endorse every word oft:
"'rell my friend TO insist upon united
country. Our foreign relations demand 1t.
Admit loyal representatives., no matter from
whence they come. Deny representation to
no constituency ,cithin the constitutional
limits Of the Union. Thirty.six States are
in and constitute the Union. The war was
fought by one party to carry eleven Of them
out; by the other party to prevent them from
going out The latter triumphed. The
former acknowledged themselves whipped
and defeated in their purpose, and laid down
their arms, abolished slavery, asked pardon
of the Government for sins committed, but
like inconsistent and ungenerous victors, we
proclaim that the eleven States are actually
out and that the former insurgents are still
rebels Such course is not only unwise
and impolitic, but it is unmanly and cowardly.
am against IL and against him Who is for
At. This is the issue. Don't let my friend
fall into the snare set by the demagogues
who are leading the radical hosts.
My early friend-whom l never deserted
while chain manacled his ebony limbs, the
negro--is free. He has been to the Stevenses
the Summers, and the picayune Wilson's, and
men of that class, q political "nest egg"
They clanked his chains in the ears of the
people so long that they became as familiar
with the music as q baby with its rattle.
They are now at loss to know what to do.
They are looking around to find q nest with
an egg in it. In the mean time finding
nothing else to do, they have taken TO lying
about Andrew johnson and his political
friends. They have gone about the work
systematically and in a Wholesale and I'M
blushing manner. While Mr.. johnson is not
the Christ spoken Of in the Scripture, nor
the Abraham Lincoln of my memory, he is.
nevertheless, an earnest. honest man. with
strong will and good heart, and desires to
see this country restored on the basis briefly
laid down above. He recognizes the i'm
portant fact that our late enemies in arms
are not foreigners, but OUR OWN ERRiSG
couNrRYMES. They and we bave belonged
to the same political family. We quarrelled
about an apple. That apple of discord"
was destroyed in bloody conflict Of arms.
The President, as the head of the family, de-
sires perpetual peace and harmony, which
will bring strength to us at home and COM
mand respect from abroad. Let us all strive
to help him in the spirit OF true patriotism
and brotherlv love
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION
IN MASSACHCSETTS

On our first page this morning will be
found the resolutions passed by the National
Union Convention Of Massachusetts, which
assembled in Faneuil Hall last Wednesday,
and also the speeches of Gen. JOHN L. SWIFT,
temporary chairman, and Hon. JOHN QuIycY
ADAMS. permanent President Of the Conven.
ton. They are both able, and should be
carefully perused. 1t will be seen that Gen.
SWIFT discussed the Impeachment" question
in some forcible remarks
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Catholic Assembly Ia Baltimore,

BALTIMORE, Oct. 6.-The second Plenary Coun-
oil of the Roman Catholic Church, which ssssmblss
here on Sunday Is attracting much interest In this
city. Quite a large number of bishops and clergy
have arrived.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 5,-All the members Of the
Roman Catholic Council have arrived, except Eve
bishops and one archbishop, who are expected here
to morrow. The opening ceremonies will be on
Sunday for which great Preparations have been
made. Archbishop J. McClosky delivers the open.
ing address on Sunday. There will be a public
session on Sunday and Thursday, the closing sos
sion taking place on the 2lst instant.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
Prize Eighf md Bosfon.

A prize fight took place eight miles from
Boston on Wednesday morning, between
Thomas HussEY and GEORGE RooKE, both
Englishmen. The frst-named is about TWEEN.
ty-six years of age, while the latter is a couple
of years younger. The fight was stake of
5000, catch weight. Neither men had under.
gone regular course Of training. HUssEY's
weight was adjudged to be about one hun
dred and fifty pounds, while that of ROOKIE
was probably ten pounds lighter. On the
fourteenth round HrssEY's. seconds threw up
the sponge in token of defeat. ROOKIE ex-
hibited only slight signs of punishment on
the cheek and body, while HUssEY's left eye
was almost completely closed, and the left
side of his face showed the effect of Rocks
blows. The spectators reached the city early
in the forenoon.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

Returns received from the local land Office
at East saginaw, Michigan, show that O,427
acres were disposed Of in the month Of Au-
gust last, as follows: With agricultural col
lege scrip, 1882 acres; located with military
warrants, 1902 acres; sold for cash, 4,976
acres and entered under the homestead law,
2,057 acres,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

MELANCHOLY SuIcIDE-Mr. Moses b. Will
lialns, of the firm of J. d. a. NJ. Williams, of
this city, made an attempt ON his life last
night at his residence in Brookline, by shoot
ing himself through the head with pistol.
At the latest information the shot was not
fatal, but there was little hope of his recov-
cry. Mr.. Williams was son of Moses Will
liams, Esq, and the recent business troubles
Of the firm, arising out Of the alleged informal
invoices, have been a source Of great trouble
to him, and possessing sensitive organiza.
ton, it produced temporary insanity, the
direct cause Of this unfortunate attempt
He was widely known and highly esteemed
by his friends and associates, and it is to be
hoped that he may yet recover.--Boston
Journal Oct, L. -.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

NATIONAL THEArRE-The Dead Heart"
drew another fine house last evening, elicit
ing throughout well-merited applause. Mrs
WILLIAMS appeared to excellent advantage
in the role of "Cerissette,' and again re-
ceivcd hearty applause for her singing in the
Marsrilles hymn. Our readers should not
forget the "Rosedale" matinee this after
noon, at two o'clock, and the play of "Eus-
tache Baudin" this evening.
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ESTABLISHED ON THE POPULAR
IL PLAN.
la .-. OAK HALL.
SMITH BROTHERS co,
MERCHANT TAILoRs
AND DEALERS IN
oESrLEMESs FURNISHING GOODS,
Nos. 900 and 90 SEVENTH STREET.
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,
selo'ly WARRINGTON, D. Q.
0FFICIAL-THE WAR DEPART.
" MENT.
CIRCULAR IN RELATION TO THE PAYMENT OF
BoUNTIEs.

BOUNTlke.
WAR DRPARrnaurl
ADJrrAEr GksgRAL's OYPIcB,
WAsHIS6ros, sept 20, 1855.
iu order TO correct Misrepresentation In respect TO
the Of boantes authorized at the last session
oCopgress the Secretary OF War directs the following
statement to be published:
The payment u bountss to soldiers under the act
Of Congress has not been delayed by any action IN.
Of Congress Board with General Candy a. president
was organized 10 prepare rules and regulations for the
payment OF the authorized bouniies. This duty In
vOycd the consideration Of numerous acts Of Congress
and the regulations and practice Of several bureaus
aud upon depends the proper disbursement Of over
MY millions OF dollars among more than million Of
claimants The Board devoted themselves diligently 10
their work, and, when 1t was completsd, made report
~ the Secretary War. That officer revised the rssu
sons, and having doubts IN respect to some Of lii.
legal points determined BY the Board referred their re-
siderat"n, advised certain changes The mstter wa.
again referred to the Board with Instructions to
AUD amend ,Le LesuiItions, This was done, and the
amendtd REGULATIONS, being approved by the Attorney
General were promptly pub shed, aud orders ssuedIo
carry them Into effect 10 The whole procedure there
was no Interference by the President the Secretary Of
tle treasury; The report WAS not suppressed or seen
BY either ofthem The regulation. were prepared IN.
diligence the dleultiss OF the subject and the mag.
litlde Of the disbursements would admit.
nen Of bounsS to eOlored troops Congress had maa-
Tested an anxious desire, by amend nens Of the act
protect him against frsudui.nt agents and .s.sn...
The amount Of these bounties Ia estimated at nearly
twenty millions OF dollars The Secretary Of War feit
1t his duty to have the regulations Of the Pay Depart
ment carefully revised so as to provide any additional
checks that secure the bounty to ovcred soldiers
and protect the Treasury against fraud The subject
was therefore referred To General Canbys Board and
ties was ordered For the temporary suspension Of paw
ment, neither the President nor the sseIeAry OF the
Treasury responsible. All the time taken wa. re-.
CURED By justice to the eolored soldier aud the rubo
treasury and garry ont the manifest purpose OF Con.
gre.s so as 70 protect the soldier as ar ss might b
done By carefully prepared regulations Against bspr
cheated gu. Of bis bounty s
BY order Of the Secretary ofwsr; .....-...
NV q b. TOWNSEND,
" Ass!sssn, dIutaat General,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

SHIPMENT OF ARTILLERY FOR CANADA
A large quantity Of war stores has been
shipped at Woolwlch for our North Amer.
can provinces. One vessel take, out to Que
bee twenty-four field battery two-pounder
guns, eight twenty-four FOUNDER howitzers,
ten twenty-pounder guns one light battery
Of six-pounders for the artillery militia, and
five carronades for the bastion walls.-Man.
chester Guardian, Sept. 20.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

In AN AEricLE upon the subject of return
ing tried Congressman" the Boston journal
says: Our present members are veterans
the people are unwilling to have their places
supplied by new recruits, when it can well
be avoided" We suppose JOHN B, ALLEY
must represent the GRANTS and JONI BALD.
WIN the SHERMAss in the Mass. Cong. Vets.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
REM EN- BER 1T,

Judge KELLEY and other radical members
of Congress in Pennsylvania, who repudiated
the Administration plan Of qualified suffrage
for the colored men of this District, and voted
to force upon us unqualified and universal
suffrage, don't dare advocate the same plan
for the negro in their own districts in stump
ing for reelection
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

AUGUSTA, Oct. 5.-Consdorable feeling Is eIhib-
tied throughout Georgia the subject of repudia.
tion, and it is thought an effort will be made on
the meeting Of the Legislature in Novembe to re.
lievs the people from the payment of certain debts
contracted prior to and during the late war. The
plea urged for reputation is the loss of slaves and
the failure Of the crops.
The amount Of property returned in the State in
1858 is 1907 900 OOOi in 1860 5000 322 TIA loss
to the State of over $4G5, 900, 900.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

Nor Daddy a singular confederation
of confrmatory reports, We were yesterday
led into the error of announcing the death
of VIM. b. Moore, Esq, chief clerk to the
Fourth Auditor Of the Treasury. The no.
tice should have announced the death of
Mr. Ebenezer Moore, of the Registers o.
fee of the Treasury Department. We take
genuine pleasure in this correction, and in
stating that Mr. Moore, of the Fourth Audi
tors Office, is enjoying good health, and also
in hoping that it may be many long day
before the necessity exists for the publica-
ton Of his obituary. Had we been correct
in our paragraph of yesterday as to the gen.
tleman's death we should have strenuousy
held to everything complimentary we said
about him. As it is, we gladly restore Mr..
VIM. b. Moore to life, liberty, and the pur-
suit of happiness.
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Executive Amendments.

The President yesterday made the follow
ing appointments: ~ q.
ii. l.. Taylor, Of Illinois, Agent for the In.
dams Of the Shawnee agency. h 2
j. NJ. Zerback, Of Iowa, Register Of the
Land Office at Sioux city.
Hon. Lewis " Bogy, Of st. Louis, Mo-, to
effect November LIST.
George J. Stealey, Assessor First District
ofWest Virginia. : lrIg : 70 ..r.
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Sale OF Goxsrnment steamsrs.

New YoRK, Dot 6,-The steamers South Caro-.
lima, Pampero, Marigold, Hybsssus, spirsa octora,
Tritonia, and ssbsgo were sold at auction at the
hayward to-day, at prices varying from 49, 900 to
81, 900 The South Carolina brought the latter
price
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

E.Rsbsi sfoxSs, Of Tennessee Mr., THOMAS J
puRAsr late Of Now Orleans. now Of this city, and
aMr FowLER, Of Tsunsssss, are booked for
radical talk at Mstssrott Hall this svsni.g Front
seat. reserved for radical oaSssolasD b'l0nsiDs''
tho several pspsrtmsutS
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
The Kalamazoo Horse Fair-Ths Great
Trotting Premium Won by Dexter.

DETROIT, Mich, Dot. 6,-Ths national horse
fair at Kalamazoo closed to-day.
The 800 premium was contested for by Dexter
and Patchsn, and was won by the former in three
straight heats. Time: 81, 22ii, and 2li This
Is the best time Dexter ever made in harness He
failed to obtain the additional prize offered to any
horse to beat Flora Temples time of 2.l9i
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06
Internal Revenue Decision.

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
has decided that rubber boots and shoes are
subject to tax Of FIVE per cent, to be paid
by the manufacturer
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Funeral or Admiral C,reuorv.'

NEW HAVEN, Oct. 5,-Mnute guns arc being
bred bells tolling and the national Gag displayed
at halfmast throughout the city, in respect to the
memory OF Rear Admiral Gregory. The funeral
this afternoon was attended With military honors.
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Whose Claims for Patents Shall be
Granted.

In November last a decision was made by
the Secretary of the Interior, by the advice
OF the Commissioner of Patents that persons
residing in the States lately in rebellion, and
who were in any way concerned in such re-
bellion, against the Government, were not
entitled to perfect u claim for patents until
such persons had been pardoned by the Pres
ident. Full consideration of the ubject since
this decision was rendered has led to some
doubt as to the expediency of this ruling and
has induced Commissioner Theaker to re-
submit the question to Secretary Browning.
The following is his decision thereon: H.,
---i B.. s."DEPARTNESr OF THE INTERIOR
...4... September 2s, 1856.
regard to applications for patents by persons
residing within the states lately in rebellion,
has been duly considered The duty of this
Department is to execute, not make, laws.
The Legislative power Of the Government
designates the persons to whom and pre-.
scrlbes the conditions under which patents
shall be issued.
II can neither add to nor dispense with the
rules prescribed by Congress by which the
granting Of patents is to be governed. 1t is
OF public interest that az few restraints as
possible shall be imposed upon the inventive
genius and productive capacity Of the people.
The public is not so much interested in who
shall invent or produce as that invention and
production shall continue. In whatever por.
ton of our common country an inventor may
reside, the community will be equally bene-
flied by his discovery. His local habitation
can have no influence upon the value of his
contributions to the industrial arts. i am not
aware that any portion of the country or Of
the people are now IN insurrection against
the authority of the General Government.
You will, therefore, in all'cases of applica-
tions for patent rights, be governed BY the
law, Every applicant who brings himself
within the provisions Of the law and complies
with its requirements is entitled to have his
application granted. In all cases you will
follow the law, neither adding to its require.
ments nor relaxing it's restrictions or limita.
tons. ow -
"Nery respectfully, your obedt servant,
20. II. BRowSNa, Secretary"
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PERSONAL.

HoN. WM Il. CHANDLER returned from his
tour yesterday and resumed his duties as Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury. lie is looking remark.
ahlv all
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-10-06

There are at present in the United States
800 repositories of public moneys. major.
ity Of which have been established mainly for
the convenience Of officers Of Internal Rev.
enue, and the remainder for the accommo-
dalton OF dsbursing officers Of the Govern
ment
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New York Market.

Nsw YoRK, Oct. 5-Cstton dull and declining
Flour advanced cents. Wheat quiet and Arm
Corn advanced ! cent. Pork buoyant. Lard quiet
Whisky dill ..r ...
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ALBAur. Oct. "A sad tragedy occurred at
Cosymanls Hollow. In this county, 70 day. A man
daughter Of Archibald Stephens, . wealthy farmer,
Stephens followed them, and meeting In the house
OF mutual friend, both drew pistols and began
firing at each other. Stephens vas shot dead and
Palmer was wounded In the head. but not 80 badly
but that he was able to ride of with the girl in his
wagon.