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The national Republican., 1867-10-29
COMM ERClAL.

New YoRx, Oct. 2s.-Plour 10sl5 cents bet
ter. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn cent lower.
Oats dropping. Pork heavy and lower; mess
s2l 49, Lard dull. Cotton quiet at 2ot for
Middling Uplands. Frsights firm. Spirits Of
tuIpentine dull Rosin dull at s. "a for strained.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
Eour.-Transactions in Flour continue lin
ited, the only sale Of Importance reported this
morning being one Of 800 bbls. City Mills Stand
ard Extra at $l1 per bbl There was some In.
quiry from shippers, and the market generally
waI 6rm In tone.
Grain.-Roeeipts were larger this morning
than they have been for some time pasti the
offerings comprising some q, 900 bushsls wheat
| 20, 900 bushels Corn, 10, 900 bushels Oats, and
| 500 bushels Rye. Wheat was active and arm,
and prices show a further advance Of cents per
bushel. Nearly all the lots offered were sold at
$2.20a2 80 for inferior red, 81 45a2 90 for fair
to good do, 81. 2.70a2 rs for prime do, q 80a
IS for choice do, o. 45s2 SO for fair white, and
$2.65a2 80 for good to prime do. Corn was also
in good demand, nearly the whole 20. 900 bushels
offered being sold white ranged from Sl.35 TO
low brought 81 37al.4O. Rye sold from Sl.55
to 81 .85, and Oats ranged from 6s to rs cents,
the bulk Of tho receipt, being sold At 72a73
cents.
Prori,ion,- market Is very dull and In.
active, and quotations are only nominally main.
tanned. as follows: Bacon, 14l cents for Shoul.
ders; Iii cents for rib Sides, and III cents for
clear ribs. There Is nothing doing in Bulk
Meats. Hams dull; selling In retail lots At l9s
20 cents for city ourod, and 23s25 cents for
Western sugar-oured, oanvassed. Moss Pork
has declined, and has been very dull at $23. 50a
"a for Western. Lard dull. City l3Ia14 cents
Western l4A14t cents.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 29.-Ths market this
morning was very quiet, the weather, to some
extent, preventing outdoor operations. Flour
ness. Wheat is Ia fsir demand, but the offerings
continue very light, not exceeding !. 900 bushels,
with sales OF fair white at 81 90. aud fair TO
good red at s2.68, 81 90 and $2.63. No offer.
ings Of white or yellow corn, and NO sales 70.
ported. Sales Of 400 bushels mixed at 81. 35-
an advance Of 2a3c. on Saturdays prices. Oats
steady, with sales at 6S and OF cents, according
to quality, Sales Of rye at $l.4o. but offerings
very limited. Sales Of so bushels country
ground corn meal at 81, 28. Butter scarce and
wanted. Eggs scarce Poultry in demand.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Marine News
san R, . Is sun 8. ass / High water, 7.0s ,, m.

ARRIVED.
Schr. Tropic, Banks, Salisbury, Md, lumber
to N. B. Fugitt and J. II. Ward.
schr. Cornelius, Rollins, Havre-ds-Gr coal
to Geo. Bogus.
schr. Potomac, Eldridgs, Hsvrs.ds. Grace,
coal to Faicoper 4 Bro.
Schr. Samuel B. Grice, Palmer, Eastern
Shore, Md, lumber to Willstt J. Redgrave.
Sehr. Mary Priscilla, -, Baltimore, coal
to Washington and Georgetown Ice Company.
Schr. S. A. Douglas, TiniS, AceOmae, oysters
and potatoes to master.
sshr. Mary Augusta, Matthews, Aecomac, po.
tatoes to master.
schr signet. Shields, Rappahaunock, oysters
to master.
Sehrs. James Riley, Only Pin, Chas. Brsmbls
Dolphin and others from the river and bay, with
oysters consigned to captain.
CLEARED.
Steamer Kennebec, Wilson, Baltimore.
Brig A. Bradshaw. Rogers, New York.
Schr Francis Gibbs, Smith, Boston.
Schr. Elvina Maui, Millvilie, Now Jersey,
sehr. r. X. Vaughn. Howell, Hudson.
Schr. Leman, Blew, Hudson
schr. Jas II White, Robsy, Bridgeport, Con
| neoticut.
schr. Marion E. Rockville, RockhilI, N Y.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
TIE MOST EQUITABLE LOAN ASSOCIATION IN
WASHINGTON.

The Subscription Book Of the above Association 10
now ready for signatures at The store Of John r.
Kvans 4 Co, No 500 Psnnsylvania avenue, south
side. bs.wssn Ninth and Tenth streets Members
Who have sabseribed for stock must sign the eops-
tuition and pay one dollar nitiation fss) before they
can participate in sdvao,ssss Of the Association.
Kew subscriptions received at the same place. BY the
Treasurer, John r. Blvans.
Tho nrst meeting for the payment Of dues will be
on the SECOND "WEDNESDAY Of next month.
The Board Of Directors are requested 10 meet At the
Law once Of Msssrs Ashford 4 Jones, Pifth street,
next WEDNESDAY NIGHT, At oeioet.
Printed Constitutions may be obtained after Moa.
day next from the Secretary, corner Fifth and
streets, or the Treasurer No 800 Psnnsyyania ave.
nus. DIR. r. HOWARD, President
J. T. THoMPsoN, Secretary. oo2sN
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

ASvIyERsARY or THE REFORMATIoS-
day next will bo the three hundred and fftieth
anniversary of the separation Of Martin Luther
from the Roman Catholic Church, which act was
the beginning of the reformation Of tho Church
in Germany. Throughout the day and evening
the anniversary will be observed by tho German
Evangelical Lutheran churches, not only in this
city, but throughout the United States.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
FoR SALE or RENT.

EOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS
I The handsome thsss STORY and back building
BRICK HOUSES, arranged for gas and water, and all
modern improvsmsnts, now being erected on
street, between Thirtsenth and Fourtt enth streets
Lots lei1 feet and l46 feet each, running back to
thirty foot alley Houses set back feet from build
ing liAs for terraces in front. Will be completed
about November 10, 1867.
Terms: Ono hfh cash balanes in ave years, one
teath Of the deferred pay TO be made every sx
months. [o2d-2w1 JOHN X. ELVANH 4 co.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TnE SPECIAL COMMITTEE that has in charge
the examination into the affairs Of the Pay De-
Tartment, Of which Mr.. LINCOLN, of New York,
is chairman, were in session in their room at the
Capitol yesterday. Several witnesses were e1.
amined with respect to the dismissal Of certain
clerks for disloyalty and inconpetsncy.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TIE SUBCOMMITTEE on ELECTIONS, who have
been to Kentucky to examine into the loyalty Of
some Of the members of Congress from that
State, have finished their work, and will return.
They will, it is understood, recommend the i'm.
mediate admission Of Mr.. KSorr, whose loyalty
Is unQuestioned.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

o. c. ADAMS, a mail agent between Boston
and Portland, was shot at in the streets of saco,
Maine, on Sunday night by "a rufisn, who then
attacked him with the butt Of his pistol, iEaict.
ing several wounds before being frightened
away. Tho wouli.be murderer is still un known.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

NATIONAL THEArRE.-Ths popular play Of
" East Lynne, with Miss LUCILLE WESTERN as
Lady 1satel and Madame Vine, will be repeated
this evening at the National Theatre for the las,
time this season. Weather permitting, there ii
likely to be a large attendance.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

A DISPATCH to last evenings papers suys
Gen. GARrDALDI has crossed the Roman frontier,
and is now at the head Of 900 men His fore,
is disposed for effective operations, and is being
marched ou Rome from the direction Of Monte
Rotonda
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

Az ATrEMrr was made on Saturday evening
to throw the Northern express train for Boston
from the track, at ThOrntOn's Ferry, on the
Concord railroad, by placing piece Of rail on
the frog at the switch Had the train been
going at its usual speed there Is but little doubt
many lives would have been lost
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Tn. Alarm a, Wilmington.

wrLrnaros, N. c., Oct. "a Tremendous
rain storm is prevailing here with heavy wind,
producing . very high tide, snbmsfEins tho
wharvss on ths opposite side Of the river. No
serious damage has been done. There % a
heavy blow outside, but no disasters havo been
reported yet. |fH.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

GENERAL SHERIDAN passed through Ports.
mouth, N. H., on Monday morning, but did not
get Of the train. Ho stood on the platform and
shook hands with hosts of eager people. A
grand reception had been arranged II he would
have stopped He loft for Portland at eleven
O'Clock.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TuE Charleston e. C) NewS which has here
to.oro supported the rsconstruotion acts Of Con.
gress, now comes out against them, and advise,
the people oI South Carolina no: to vote on tn,
question Of 4 State convention.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
IL UsIrED STATES Patent oTYIcR.


wAsHrsaros, October, "a, 1867.
On the petition Of AARON PALMER. Of Broekport,
Nav York, and srEPsES O. WILLIAMS Of JAnssV!lie,
WIS, praying for the extension Of patent granted TO
them the eith day Of January, 1884, for au improve
msnt In train Harvester, for seven years from the
e.piratiGL Of u patent,w which takes place on tho
II day Of l. ffy 1855:
tits 'r I'D The said petition be heard at the
Patset Uri'e oa ShNDAY, the eth day Of January,
next, - T.. n'elVr' ~; and all persons are notified
10 Appear An' r.v r.use, II any they have, why
| said petition ought to be granted.
| Persons oV o., go extension are required 10 Die
in the PAtsIt "!j-e their objections, specially sci
forth In writ ., least tiosrfv days before the day
Of hearing all testimony hled by either party, to b'
| used at TIE said hearing, mast be taken And trans
mitted in accord .nee with the rules Of the Ottce
which will be furnished on application.
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as tesu
mony, must be nied in the once tiOentv days bsfor
the day Of hearing; the arguments, II any, withii
| ten days after hling the testimony.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In tn
| RIPuBLIois and The Intslifoeneer, washin yton,
O. and in the Democrat, Roeb N. Y, once Awes
for three successive weeks the nrst Of said pubes
ons to be at least sixty days previous to tie day
| hearing. T. O. THKAkBR,
| oe2o vsw Commissioner Of Patsn
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

WALLS OrEEA IIousE This house was filled
last eveningto witness, for the frat time, Under
tlo Gas Light Tho play is good, has many
thrilling effects, ard win doubtless run we'll
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

MAJOR BES PERLEY PooRE who has been
confined at his home in Newbury, Mass, by sick.
nsss is so far recovered that he contemplate, re.
turning to Washington very shortly.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

THE CoNsTITUTIoNAL CONVENTION Of Louisiana
will meet November 23, instead Of the 10Th inst
The time has been changed by order Of General
Mower.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

News MAS BEES RECEIVED in this city Of the
death Of Assistant Surgeon ]. D. MURPHY. He
died Of yellow fever on the Goth inst, at the
Pensacola navy yard.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

THg Eve hundredth mile Of the Union Pacific
railroad was made on Saturday seventeen miles
more will carry the track to Cheyenne, at the
eastern base Of the Rocky mountains
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
l. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

s, Va Noses Equity DO'E''s
John J. johnson, the trustee appointed In this
cause, having reported that he did, on the sth Of
August in obedsnee 10 the Decree and passed there
purchased for 9Sss "a by James II BAllmap, as agent
for Casper II. drAmme, who has complied with the
ter ms Of sale.
II 10 thsTeupon by the Court, this ID day OF oeo-
ber D. 1851 ordered that sale be ratified and cen
nrmsd unless to the contrary thereof Do SHOWN
on or before ths 9th day Of November next
By order Of the Court
Atrus eopy-Test ,v,au c,.,L
oe4.eo9W h' j. hhiub' oleih'
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TnG 'rrI,.AL Htrr@Ys show the Ohio Lasigla,
tsrt 10 s.aGl as follows, Seaa'e-Democrats 49,
E7.gbI.r,as, Is iol,e- democrats, SO Re.
. .lh',-nrs H.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

VIZ ARE indebted to Mr.. JouS F, ELLIS (3O6
Pennsylvania ayenuoJ for a cory Of the beautiful
song entitled Why Sleeping Why Dream"
This song has reached its second edition.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

The RrrHEScHNENT COMMITTEE. yesterday
at the Treasury, went into an investigation o
the books and papers of the Printing Bureau.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
ocas-st

81 First Co-Opsrativo Building Asso-
oIArIos Especial meeting on TUESDAY. October %,
1867 Constellation will bs amended. Books to be
closed on the hrst Monday night In November. By
order Of the Board. d.R. THOMPSON,
oefs-st tstsr, ,Expressl Secretary.
Ar"On Deck."-A meeting Of tho WASH
ington Yacht Club will BE- held NOVEMBER 8, 1867,
st their hesdquArtsrs at Harry Gorbut's corner OF
Eighth and streets. Members Of the Club are re-
qusstsd to be present at 7 p. m. By order Of the
Trssidsnt wM. hccoNIHB,
oe26.3t Secretary.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

The Storm In Philadelphia.
PBILApsLrHIA, Oct. 2s.-A heavy rain storm,
accompanied BY high northeast wind, has been
prevailing here since p. m, and still continues.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
NEW YoRK yiRsr BOARD sALrs.

U. 8. 6's, 1881, coupon, ll2ij 6-20's, 1862,
coupon, l12,i 1854, coupon, 1921; 1855, coupon,
1925 1855. coupon, new, lo7i 1867 coupon,
1861; 1905, third, 1861; gold, 143i. u
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

The storm extends all along the Atlantic sea.
board on the ocean, and inland from Richmond
to New Orleans.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

IT IS STATED that 4 movement g on ioot in
Iowa to bring out Senator HARLAN as candi.
date for the Presidency.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TOSEPH II. .SHAFFIELD'S FRENCH
SD CONFECTIONERY
AND LADIES' RRsTAURANT,
No. 2iO Penpsylvania avenue, between Twelfth and
ThiTteenth streets.
PARTIES, WEDDINGS,
FAIRS, RECEPTIONS,
DINNER PARTIES,
sUPPBRs, &C., &c
furnished st the shortest notice and most reasonable
terms =,
kinds Of Ware furnished for parties II desired.
Private Dinners, 6uPpsrs, &e. &c, iurnished at
my large and hne saloons At the shortest notice;
ls26.ihf JOSEPH II. bHAFflkLp'
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
From Mob,l,-YeIio,y Fever.

NOZZLE, Oct rs There "" a heavy rain
yesterday, and the weather 10 cloudy and cold
There have been twelve intsrmsnts from yellow
fever for the past two days
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

A FARM FOR SALE, IN FAIRFAX
IA County, three miles south Of Union Mills, con
tAiuing lp4 acres. The Improvements are . TWO
STORY BUILDING. 81 By 10 feet, and Cook House.
and Hard wood Tho soil 10 good and easily i'm
proved. Will be sold cheap. Apply to Mr. BURNS.
corner Ninth and streets opposite Patent Ohee or
r. GALLAGHER, Alexandria House,yA oe2s q
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

THE NUMBER Of Mr., RIcuARDs shoe and boot
store is 5SS, AID not %31, as enormously printed
in our paper Yesterday.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Election OF Delegates In savs

SAVANNAH, GA, Oct. 2S.-The election oil
delegates to the convention commences here TO-
morrow, and continues for three days.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
y.iioxx Fever In Memphis.

MEMrHrs, Oct 2s.-There were eight inter.
msnts from yellow fever yesterday.
The weather 10 clear and warm.
There is no abatement Of the fever. D. 4
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

TnE RECEIPTS from internal revenue yesteI
day amounted to s7l4, sS6I
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Y.,loyy Fever I'M New Orleans

Yenow Fever In new Or1ehhs'
NEw oRLEAss, Oct. 2s,-Ten deaths occurred
from yellow fever yesterday and sixteen to-day
There has been no frost Jet, and ab'sntees are
cautioned to rsmain away for q short time yet
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
DIED.

The funerai Of the late DR. HoRAcE r MiDDLEroi
will take place this Crdesday) afternoon at y
o'eloek, from the residsnes Of his father, d. MID
dleton, No sos New Jersey avenue, Capitol Hill
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

DEMOV ALL MES GUILD,
IN Dealer In NEW AND SECONDHAND FUR
NITURE, has removed from the corner Of Twelfth
and D streets 10 the northeast corner OF second
street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he will be
happy TO sec all his old customers and make as many
new ones az possible. oel'lmh
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
FINANCIAL.

Gold held yesterday at Saturdays rates.
Government securities were Arm with Improving
tendencies.
The stringency In the money market has
abated somewhat, and there was mors ease yes
terday.
Flour improved yesterday. the quotations bs.
ing losls cent, better than Saturdays ruling.
Provisions were heavy, and but little doing.
The following is . statement Of the condition
Of the National Banks Of the District, as fur.
nished the Comptroller Of the Currency, October,
1867: O.
lrsorRcKs.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Arrival of Gen. Sheridan nj Portland
Me.-Grand Ovation.

PORTLAND, Me, O,t 2S.-Gcn. Sheridan ar
| rived here at one o'clock to-day, having made
short stops Ut Sa'e"l Newburyport, Portsmouth,
and other places on the route. lie wa' received
here with b Major Generals salute Of artillery
and the RIGGING Of cAIrch bells
The city oGl,iaI. were At the station TO meet
the party, and Mayor Stevens greeted them with
brief sreech of welcome, to which Gen. Sheri
dan briefly responded.
The whole party then took carriages and were
escorted by military procession, and the caval
cade passed through the principal streets, which
were filed with an immense crowd.
The buildings along the way were dscked with
flags and inscriptions. At the City Hall Gen
Sheridan received the citizens, who crowded to
pay their compliments to him.
From NJ Memphis-Important Cotton Deci-
sIon-Postponement OF the Raccs-Tht
Yellow Fever.
MEMPHIs, Oct 2S-The revenue assessor here
has decided that shippers must pay tho tax or
cotton instead Of sellers, as heretofore, which
makes n difference Of two and half per cent
on former quotations, and has caused stigma
tion in the market to-day
The races on the Memphis course have beer
post poncd one week in consequence Of the yellow
fever.
There were seven intcrments from yellow fevsi
for the twenty. four hours ending at five thii
evening.
Republican Meeting In Augusta, Ca.
AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 2S.-The Republican,
held mass meeting here to night, and Msssrs
Blodgett, Bullock, Conley, and Beard, eandi
dates for the Convention, made speeches endOr'
ing the Atlanta platform
Steps were taken to preserve order during the
election.
The freedmen are coming in from the country
this evening to take part in the election.
There are no opposing candidates, the Con
servatives apparently having determined to take
no part in tho elections,
nspnrt,d Fight among the Indians
CmcACp u!. Is A special dispatch to the
Tri5WHs, dutcl Denver, October "a, says 1t Ii
reported that Ggb, lately took place between
the Buckroet upd Grass vsrtres, 10 which the
latter lost seventy men An alliance has beer
formed between the Sioux, Choyennes, Crows
and ArrapahOss, TO carry on war Of extermins
tIon against the Blackfsst indians.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Particulars OF the Treaty made by tn
Indian Commissioners.

Indian committeeman
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 2S.-The treaty made by the
Indian commissioners with the Kioua and Com
manehe tribe, on the 2lst instant gives them
about six thousand square miller, embracing
three and half million acres. This grant en-.
braces the southwestern corner OF the present
Indian territory, with a fraction from Texas
Tho tribes now number 4 900 persons, or about
800 lodges, and this land therefore will give 800
acres to each man, woman, and child.
The treaty also provides that these tribes shall
induce their brethren, the Camanches Of North
ern Texas, to come and live with them, and u
they succeed the United States will enlarge theii
reservation, adding quantity Of land sufficient
to give each person 800 acres II the Canaan
ches can be induced to come in, this leaves 4
large section Of country on the frontier ofTsxas
and opens the way to the civilization Of thi
once powerful, rowing band.
It's proposed to give each Indian on the re
servation suit of clothing annually, consisting
OF n coat, pants, hat, and socks, and in addition
| to this s25, 900 annually in such articles as tn
Indians most need Several o1her provision
have been made to furnish sreds and agriculture
implements to such person, as wish TO eommsne
farming. Tho Indians agree to let all the rail
roads be built anl especially the Smoky Hi
and Platte roads. They sgree to q lasting peace
and not to capture any women or children, an
to attack no more trains, and to cease KILN
men.
They will DO ullOSei 10 hunt on their old rel
eryation in South Kansas until settlements driv
away the buffalo.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29

1867 FALL PRICE r I1sTl867
A.SAKS 4 CO., ,5i7 Seventh Street.
Gents Melton Business Suits, $500.
Gents Cashmere Business Suits, $500.
Gents Double and Twist Salts, $3.50.
Gents silk Mixed Suits, 5000
Fine Dress Cashmere Suits, s2aoo.
DOUBLE-BREAsTED SACK COATS,
With Pants and Vest to match, &2S.
TIRE BISMARCK" COLOR,
DoUBLE.BRgAsTgD SACKS, (rHB LATEST
AGONY AT sls.
ENGLISH kNoBBY WALKING COAT,
ALL CoLoRs, SIZES AND PRICES.
BLACK PANTS AT ALL PRICES.
BLACK PRoCK COATS, slo to $50.
BLACK SACK COATS, IS AND UPWARDS,
FOR BOYS AND YOUTHS.
ALL GRADES, CoLoRs AND sIZRs,
From years old and upwards,
Prices from % to go
oyRRCoArs
or all kinds, eomprising
BEAVERS. CHIHCHILLA, wHITHET's
DOMESTIC AND FoRBI0N
MBLroSs, &e,, &c.
Melton orsrOO.ts lined with Cashmere, u.
Waterproof Orersacks, ts.
We also make goods to order 10 per cent. lower
than any 'Drummer. - or so.eAlled Agent, fr0n
Baltimore, Phiiadelphia or New York.
A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED,
OR no OBLIGATION To TAKs THE GOODS.
FULL LIHR OF
GRHTs' FURNISHING GOODS,
SILK, MERINo, WHITE, RED AND SCARLET
UNDERWEAR,
AT VERY Low PRIoRs.
WE KEEP NO sATINETB OR
PRINTED GOODS.
oell-thf A. sAKs 4 GO.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
TERRIBLE TORNADO IN TEXAS.
Matamoras Nearly Destroyed.
BAGDAD SWEPT AWAY.
ERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE.
GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. SHERIDAN
TREATY WITH THE INDIANS
IovEMENrs OF GEN. SHERIDAN.
TREATY WITH THE INDIANS.
THE STORM ELSEWHERE
The Late Terrific Storm on the Ric
Grnnde-FulI Particulars.

The Late Terrific Storm on the Rio
Grande-FulI Particulars.
NEW YoRK, Oct. 2S.-Tho New Orleans Plea
yHns has the following advices which confirm
the destructive effects Of the lsto storm upon
the Rio Grande. ISl Cores Of the 18th instant,
says the hurricane was the most terrible In the
memory Of man on this frontier. A perpetual
bombardm dmtnt for year could not have done as
much damage as happened from this one nights
storm.
Tgenty.six persons we're killed in Matamoras,
ten killed and trenty.one wounded In Browns.
Vile. At Brazos as far as known twelve persons
persisted.
The schooners lila and Hsdash wsro blown
high ashore.
Only two houses we're left at olsrksville, and
nono at Bsgdad. At the latter place the loss Of
life is not known, ninety Of the inhabitants es-
capped by going on board Of vessel which rode
out the storm. The rest must have peri'hed.
, Tho colored soldiers and their officers acted
badly, not only refusing all assistance TO the
struggling and suffering families, but retired to
the sheltered part of the island, and the soldiers
returned the next day to rob the wrecked goods
under the remains OF the warehouses and dwell.
ings.
One Of them shot and killed citizen who de-
tseted him 10 robbing, The officers said they
could do nothing to check their brigandism
From the long list Of damages at Brownsville
We extract tho following: King Ksnnedy's
warehouse roof was blown of and the building
very badly damaged. County court-house and
jail completely destroyed, and all the prisoners
are at large. The entire square between Fort
Brown, Fourteenth Levee and Elizabeth streets,
wa, destroyed, including the Ramehs'O ONCE
and Masonic Hall. The Office Of the Courier had
the roof blown of. Tho residence Of W. J.
Stark, correspondent Of the New York Herald,
was completely destroyed. The eustOm-hou's
wall was blown down, and the Presbyterian
church, post ONCE, Hotel Elegant and o'G,r
buildings wero either destroyed or seriously
damaged.
In Matamoras fifteen hundred houses and buts
were blown down.
The greatest distress and want prevails nj Il"
points, aud appeals have been made for relief.
Out OF seven steamers only two can bs re-
paired.
The national Republican., 1867-10-29
Personal,

DRIVATE MEDICAL CONSULTA-
TIoH al DR.. DARBY's, 400 Seventh street, op-
posits ODD Fellows Hall, Separate rooms for
patients. sspl2-n