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SOME of the radical papers Of New Eng,
land have stated, with much apparent spite
for the statement was accompanied by
sneers and innuendoes-th Gen. JOHN L.
SWIFT was making Democratic speeches in
New Hampshire and is engaged to make
Democratic speeches in Connecticut. The
Boston Journal denies the falsehood in the
following paragraph:
1--WE are informed that Gen. j. l.. Swift
did not speak in New Hampshire during the
late political canvass; that he has not made
q political speech this spring; and from the
best authority we learn that he does not in
tend to make any, in Connecticut or else
where
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
GEN. HALPuNE BEFORE THE III
DICIARY COMMITTEE.

Gen. HALPrSE, editor Of the New York
Citizen, arrived here on Saturday last, in an
swer to q subpoena to appear before the Ju-
dietary Committee Of the House, TO testify
relative to his Aecently published interview
with President JOHNSON on the subject Of
our national finances. The sum total Of the
Generals testimony was that his published
statement Of what The PRESIDENT said was
his own and not TIE PREsIDESr's; nor was II
authorized by tbs President; that it was
written with the intention Of giving The
Presidents idea Of the present frightful
financial condition Of the country without
employing his language, and with no inten
ton of incorporating him, and, in the
judgment of the General, it did not mis-
represent him. The word Republication
was not used by The President, but wa
employed by the General in his written &c
count Of the interview as the best word HI
could select to illustrate state of affair
which TIE President seemed very much Il
dread. But for the perversions OF his &C
count Of the interview, made by the New
York Tribune and other radical journals il
the country, Gen. HALPNE expressed tn
opinion that the committee would neve
have entertained the idea Of questioning hin
on the subject So much for the last i'm
peaching witness. Let the committee tr.
amin
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
Madame Parepa Rosa in italian
0pera.

OpeFHs
The accomplished and faithful musical
critic Of the New York Tribune, Mr.. WAT
SON, writes as follows Of Madame PAREPA-
RosA's debut in opera on Monday evening:
The success Of Madame Parepa- Rosa in
opera was not unexpected, nor was II very
unusual to an EN- inent singer who has won
lyric honors hitherto, and who as cantatrice
enjoyed almost the enthusiasm Of public
favor. Such success was assured by her
very facile and versatile vocal gifts, and her
mature intelligence as o musician, which
could not be less than equal TO such an opera
as the "Trovatore" and such part as Leo
nora. Madame Rosa has instanced her vocal
capacity and expression to much higher i'd
vantage, we think, than in Verdis spasmodic
numbers; but about this there may be diff.
ference Of opinion, so customary is the influ-
ence Of this melo-dramatic master Of the
yoice-so brilliant was Madame Rosa's per-
Torrance last evening. ......
We might mention half dozen passages
in which her vocal delivery was singularly
able, selEpossessed, and clear, displaying q
perfect ease in ford execution, and bounty
Of sweetness and strength in her notes. But
these scenes, wherein tits expected that every
prima donna will be lavish Of her melodious
energies to enraptured audiences who, to say
the least have heard the "Troyatore" before,
will be recalled, at once by everybody. The
most genuine music Of the opera, that which
ordinarily is sligbted by the public, received
calculation from Madame Rosas fortunate
voice and style, and to say this is TO award
no insignificant praise. Her finest vocal tri.
umph was the air in the opening scene Of the
last act" Damon SUI ALI rosein-one OF the
| so,ndost and ,,uraat of Verdi'a inanirationa
| in the "Trovatore"- her exquisite out
| The new laurels which Madame Parepa has
won in opera are due to the complete quality
Of her voice rather than 10 any wealth Of pas
sion or dramatic skill and ambition. Her
lyric tragedy is infinitely more acceptable
than that OF many more boisterous and
demonstrative vocalists; but thus far it
seems TO us merely as an appendage, not to
be noted for any extraordinary force or as
piration. The Trovatore. with which the
lapse Of many seasons Of Troyatore has
made us familiar acquaintance, need not
have musical Rachel for its Leonora; and
Madame Rosa is, in dignity, much above the
average Of the personating heroines who sob
for Manrco in his lone tower
As a whole, her performance was received
gratefully. II determines belief that in
such q part as Mozart's Donna Anna
Madame Rosa will afford us truer illustra-
ton Of her individual art, and Of art itself.
In fine, without exhibiting great or more
than intelligent dramatic power, or the most
powerful vocalsation that has been heard
from our footlights, Madame Rosa has
brought to our stage a combined purity and
power Of style to which, in certain respects,
IL has been q stranger.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
HIGHLY IMPORTANT ARREST.
Seizure Of the Most IngeniousIy En-
graved Plates for CounterfeitiBg
Greenbacks Ever Discovered.

For many months the dective force attached to
the Treasury Department have been on the alert
for counerfeters Of greenbaoks Of different demon.
nations. Persons have been arrested from time to
time, and some have been convicted. Plates have
been discovered, some producing very good imita.
tions Of greenbaeks Of the smaller denominations
But 1t remained for Col. W. o. wooD, the super.
intendsnt Of the Old Capitol prison during tho war
to arrest, at Cincinnati, on Friday last, CHARLES
ULRicu, who, from the evidences Of his guilt found
upon him, will probably turn out to DO the most
ingenious and successful counterfetor 90 far as the
execution Of the plates and printing Of the notes
are concerned, that has yet been detected.
ULRrcH Is German. Colonel WooD has been
on his track for months, and according to the for
msr's statement II has cost him good deal oil
money to keep out Of the way Of the Government
detectives. ULRIoR acknowledged that 1t was hii
purpose to ruin the credit of the Government by
throwing on the market the product Of his inge
nuity. Experts Of the Government pronounce hi
imitation Of the one hundred dollar notes the Ma
tional Central Bank Of Boston and the National
Bank Of New York, complete plates Of which wer'
found upon the prisoner when taken and were shown
to us Yesterday TO be the finest specimens Of work
manship ever seen. The imitation is perfect Th'
chemical process theory, about the perfection o
which so much has been said, is entirely knocked
TO pieces as developed by the splendid specimens
ULRIcH's handiwork. Besides the plates alluded
to, Colonel wooD also found in the prisoners pos
session plates partly finished, Of Ave dollar notes oil
the National Bank of New York, and on Othe
banks.
It Is believed that ULRIcH had not progressed IA
enough to issue many, II any, Of his counterfeit
notes. In fact, he said that he had not got fairl
started. He was brought to this city on Monday
and then sent to New York in custody Of an officer
where he will be indicted first
The value Of this arrest to the GOvernmen
cannot be too highly estimated.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
81. Patriclx's Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, March ls.-The Irish citi-
zens Of San Francisco to-day celebrated the
anniversary Of st. Patrick by large civil
and military procession. -,
CHICAGO, March ls.-The day was cele-
brated by procession composed Of Fenian,
military and the various Irish benevolent
and temperance societies The number Of
persons in the procession is variously est,
mated at from 5000 to 10000.
ALBANY, March l8.-St. Patrick's day was
generally observed here by the Irish popula.
ton. Several military companies and civic
professions paraded the streets. A large
and enthusiastic Fenian meeting was held
participated in by the members Of the Ste
phens and Roberts circles. Several thou
sand dollars was contributed towards the
cause.
BosToN, March ls-St. Patrick's day was
celebrated in this city in the usual enthusiasts
tic style. A procession, composed Of various
Irish associations, was formed, under the es
cort Of the Massachusetts, 9th regiment, ant
marched through several Of the principal
streets. In the afternoon an Grafton was de
lvered by COL Gwinney in Faneuil Hall
which was listened to by q large audience.
Judge Russell, the newly appointed col
lector Of customs at this port, entered upor
the duties of his Office to-day.
Thirty liquor dealers in this city discon
| tinued their traffic last week.
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South CarOlina-Freedme Cele-
bratiOn-speeches by Gen. Wade
Hampton and Others.

COLUMBIA, S. c., March l8.-One OF the
most remarkable meetings ever held in
South Carolina took place to-day, the occa-
sion being celebration by the negroes Of
the passage of the bill enfranchising the black
race BY invitation, Gen. Wade Hampton,
ex-United States Senator; W. F. Desaussure,
Edward Arthur, the Hon. w. j. Talley, and
Jas. G. Gibbs addressed the meeting; also,
the Rev. David Pickett, and Beverly Nash,
both colored. Sentiments were expressed
highly honorable to both sides. The negroes
are gratiied with the spirit Of political aifilia'
ton with which they have been met, and the
citizens are equally pleased to find the col
ored men identified with the true interests Of
the State Should convention be called
the latter will probably nominate and sup
port the best men in the country, and, as de
clared by Mr.. Nash, will urge Congress t.
repeal the DISTINGUISHING clause.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

HUDsoN, N. Y, March ls.-The snow
storm which commenced here Saturday af'
ternoon continued uninterruptedly until last
evening. More snow has fallen than during
any one storm last winter. To-day strong
southwest wind prevails, which will badly
drift up the railroads and turnpikes in this
vicinity.
OswEGo, March ia snow storm of un
usual severity for this season of the year has
prevailed here since Saturday night
The snow Is over twelve inches deep, and
badly drifted The cars from Rome this
morning came through drifts eight feet deep
and we're three hours behind time.
No trains have yet passed over the Os
wego and Syracuse road at noon to-day. The
storm continues without cessation.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
A New Theatrical Attraction.

On Friday evening next Miss FANNY
MORGAN PHELPS, who has won great repu-
tation in Australia and California by her
acting in comedy, and who has made very
favorable impression upon New York and
Boston audiences recently, will make her
debut in this city at Walls Opera House.
Miss PHELPS possesses great versatility, and
has a large repertoire of characters, which
she has mastered by careful study. The
California critics say that her style is free
natural, and full of spirit and animation, re-
minding one strongly of Mrs. JOHN WOOD
whom she closely resembles in the charac
ters assumed by that lady. Her advent il
Washington will be looked for with interest
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

Another crowded audience was packed into
the National Theatre last night, and JOHN
BRoUGHAM's extravaganza of columbus
Reconstructed" producedit its customary side.
splitting effects. If BEoUouAM were held re-
sponsible for all the buttons that fly off at
his Jokes his net receipts would be much re,
duced Tonight he repeats Columbus
prefaclng it with David COpperfeld," ii
which his great persOnation o. Wilkins Nj
caWber turns up.
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STOCKS.

Lewis johnson 4 Co. quote stocks and bonds In
home and foreign markets a. follows:
New YoRK, March lS.--First Board: U. s. 1881
Coupon 6's, 1924 do. 5.20's, 1909 U. 8. SIS
10.40is, Coupons, 97I 1905, 100 Canton Co.,
silver Mining Co., 37i New York Central, 105ii
Erie, 60li Hudson River, 1876 Reading, 1o2j
Michigan Central, 10s Michigan Southern and
North Indiana, 7sti Illinois Central, llbii Cleve.
land and Pittsburg, s2i; Chicago and Northwestern,
36Ii do. preferred, 6tlj Cleveland and Toledo,
49, Chicago and Rock leland, 9Ti; Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne, and Chicago, p7Ij Ohio and Missis.
sippi certificates, 26ii Pacific Mail, 12lii Gold Up.
m, 1874,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
THE COLORED MEETING IN
CHARLESTON.

II will be seen from dispatch in our tele-
graphic columns that large meeting Of
negroes was held in Charleston, s. G., at
which white ex-Confederates made speeches,
and that the two races struck hands politi-
cally for the furtherance Of the "true in
terests Of the State" and that one Of the
colored speakers expressed the belief that
the colored men would urge Congress to
repeal the DISTINGUISHING clause, in order that
they may avail themselves Of the services o.
the ablest men in the State. What effect
this movement will have upon the Radical
mind will be curious matter for investiga
ton in the future
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

LEGISLATIVE Names During roll call Of
the House one hears of one Baker, one But
Ter, one Barnes, one Brooks, one Banks, one
Burr, one Cake, one Cook, one Cobb, one
Chanler, one Field, one Fox, one Hill, one
Hunter, one Kitchen, ore Miller, one Paine,
one Pike, one Pile, one Plantz one Price,
one Smith, one Sawyer, one Shanks, one
Stone, one Taylor, one Taffe, one Wood,
two Ashleys, two Clarkes, two Hubbards,
two Lawrences, two Stevens, two Van Horns
two Willamses, three Wilson's, and foul
Washburns.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. OorAvUs OAKLEY, one Of the Oldest
members Of the Old watsr.oolor Society, died at
his residence in Bayswater England, recently.
RossINI has composed "hymn" for a
military baud for the Universal Exposition to be
opened on the 1st Of April next.
JOIN FRANCIS MAGuIRE, member Of the
British Parliament, delivered an GRAFTON on Sunday
afternoon at the Boston Theatre in aid Of the home
for the destitute Catholic children. The theatre
was crowded in every part.
Mr.. THOMAS CARLYLE is getting better and
stronger every week at MentOne, whore he is stay
ing with friends. Perhaps we may have yet an
other book from him, Of a very interesting semi
biographical kind.
Mrs. JANE CRAWFORD, wife Of Rev. DR.
Crawford, and mother of Major General Crawford,
died after few hours illness at Chambersburg,
Pa, on Wednesday last. She was an estmablC
lady of large benevolence. Mrs. Crawford was
native of New York city, and the sister Of Msssrs
VIM. and Cornelius Agnew tobacco merchants.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

Col. AsHBY ARREsTED-We learn that the
grand jury of Anderson county have found
q bill Of indictment for murder against Col.
Ashby, and that he was arrested yesterday
and taken to Clinton. We have not learned
any of the particulars any farther than 1t is
charged the murder was committed during
the war.-Kno1viRe TENN Commercial
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

CIRCULATING LIBRARy.-A good circula.
ting library is a well-spring of pleasure, and
is especially useful in systematising the
habits of readers SO far as the time occupied
by them in that way is concerned Mr.. ].
T. BURcH has established carefully selected
library at his book, periodical, and stationery
store at the corner Of Ninth and D streets
where entertaining and useful books may be
borrowed for nominal price.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
TIL Z DEPARTM ENTS.

A New BUILDING FOR rHE DEPARTMENT or
AaRroULruRE.-The new building for the
Department Of Agriculture, authorized by
late act Of Congress, will be erected in the
centre Of reservation No. Q, occupying tho
space between the Smithsonian Institute and
Washington Monument grounds. The site
selected is very good one indeed, IT stands
high and commands excellent views OF the
city and the Potomac river. The building
will front toward the north, facing the city.
Its extreme dimensions will be liz by 61t
feet. There will be an airy basement through
out, and as much OF IL as is needed for the
present wants Of the Department will be fur
nished, namely, three rooms OF twenty by
forty-one feet each which are to be used as
packing and store rooms A hosting appa-
ratus will connect the packing room with the
seed department above. Besides these there
will be one room for laboratory purposes, one
boiler room, coal room. and water-closets.
The entrance to the first floor above the
basement will rise five feet above the ground,
and will be approached by commodous
granite steps leading to q vestibule, 10 be
finished with inches, designed to contain
vases in which to place flowers and fruits,
the products Of the season Of open-air or
planthouse growth, which doubtless will be
considered as pleasing and appropriate
greeting to the. eye Of the visitor. Eight
rooms Of twenty by twenty feet, and fifteen
feet in height, will furnish accommoda-
tons for the Commissioner, his chief clerk,
assistants, and clerical force, There is also
to be a room on this floor, at the western end
Of the building, to contain l,l50 square feet,
in which Is to be placed the library, whilst
corresponding rooms at the eastern end will
be occupied by the chemist as laboratories,
&c,
Two flights Of Rre-proof ornamental iron
stairs will lead to the central part Of the sec.
ond story, which will accommodate the Agri.
cultural Museum, and ia to be one hundred
and three feet in length by ffty-one feet in
width and twenty-five feet high, to be lighted
by nine broad and lofty windows Of the style
OF those in the permanent exhibition build
ings.
The museum will be aanked to the east
and west by private rooms for the entomolo
gist female clerks and the archives Of the
Department, to be reached by private stair
ways. The centre Of the building, with III
high museum, will have only two full sto
ries above the basement, but the wings will
be subdivided into two full stories above
the basement, Of twelve feet each in the clear
thus giving third story Of sufficient height
and space for the operations Of the seed de
partment. This arrangement will not inter
fere with the architectural beauty Of thu
building. An attic story, surrounding thu
building, is to be left in rough at present, 6u
will be reserved for future wants OF the De
partment All the necessary and proper &C
commodations for health and comfort, in
GLIDING plumbing, drainage, and ventilation
ore amply provided for.
| NH 4 i L. IL. L.. III l..
, The building !: designed to be heated Sy
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

The bill introduced by Mr.. HOOPER, Of
Massachusetts,, on Monday, to amend the
national currency act, is similar to that re-
ported by him at the last session, from the
Committee on Banks and Currency. There
are no material changes. 1t is not proposed
to call up this bill for action at present, but
merely to have it presented in order that il
may be considered during the recess by the
banks and others most interested in the sub
iect
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March ia destruc-
tive fire occurred at Kokomo, Ind, this
morning One of the best business blocks in
the place was entirely destroyed. Among
the sufferers are Messrs. Nixon, dry goods
store; Brown & earrings, billiard rooms
John. Bohans, grocery and queenswareei Arm;
strong, Beeson & Co., Wholesale and retail
hardware; William Buchanan's jewelry store,
the American Express Office, and the Ma
sonic Hall
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

FoRGRRY.-W. w. HOSEA, who calls him
self a colonel was arrested in Philadelphia
Monday, charged with forging two drafts on
the First National Bank, Cincinnati, amount,
ing to gil 800 In his trunk was found q
petition to Secretary WELLEs, signed by sew,
eral Ohio Congressman asking the Secretary
to appoint Mr.. L. NJ. HOSEA to position in
the Marine Corps.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

A FENrAN RUMoR.-A gentleman who ar
rived to-day from Liverpool, stated to one OF
our reporters that on her departure the
docks were set on fire, supposed by Fenians,
and were burning fercely, The cable has
made no mention of this fact, but it is none
the less significant York Express, Is,
A dispatch published yesterday morning
announces that an iron-clad man.ofwar had
been sent from Woolwich to Liverpool.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
Political Flank Movement in Ala.
Damn.

SELMA CRY, ALA, March l9.-The largest
meeting ever witnessed in this city took
place yesterday. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted strongly expressive of Union
sentiments, and recognizing the right of Con.
gress to prescribe the terms of reconstruc-
ton and readmission of the seeded States
into the Union, and therefore urging that the
people of Alabama should forthwith accept
the benefcent terms of reconstruction
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

HARPER's MONTHLY MAGAZINE has been
received by ]. c. PARKER at the Postofice
News Stand. 1t is an excellent number.
The dodge Club" is especially rich, and in
the great variety of its contributions all
tastes may be gfatifed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

The MnToMAN TABLEAUx, which have at
tracted such crowds at Odd Fellows Hall
for two weeks past will be exhibited to-
night in Georgetown and in Alexandria dur.
ing the remainder Of the week.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
Georgia -Freedm ems nj letting In ga
Vanunh.

SAVANNAH, Ga, March ia meeting
was held here today at which about three
thousand negroes were present Three white
and five colored speakers addressed the as
semblage. The speeches were confined to
the topics Of universal suffrage and the right
to sit on juries. The affair passed off very
uuietlv
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20
6PECIAL NOTICES.

~ Free TO Everybody.-Al large PIP. Cir
ular, giving Information Of the greatest importSleot
the young Of both sexes.
It teaches how the homsly may become beautiful the
dsspised respected, and the forSAksn loved.
No young lady or gentleman should fail to send their
Address, and receive copy post paid, by return mail.
AddrsGs P. o. Drawer, 81,
mhls.d&wly Troy, n. Y.
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From Jersey City.

JERSEY Cry, March l8.-A young man
named CLARK was arrested in this hi city to-day
%ss ne s SarTgS T t00oEg his s
of $4,000. Clark was about to be married,
and was arrested as he was entering the
house of his intended. Two thousand dollars
in cash and other valuables were found on
his person.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

The New York Tribune has been guilty Of
uttering the following heresy to the Radical
faith
1--WE submit that the U. S. Senate should
take care not to reject good and true men
merely because the President has nominated
Them
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

This pleasant humorist was honored last
evening with very large audience at Metz
croft Hall, and his cOmicafties kept them
all in the best of spirits. A ticket at Metzerott
Hall this week is a capital Investment
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-20

BosToN, March ia brick stable in the
rear of Beacon street was destroyed by fire
yesterday afternoon. Three valuable horses
persisted in the flames. The loss is estimated
at about $4,000.