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The national Republican., 1867-09-26
pERsORAL..

TnE REMAINS Of Sir Frederick Bruce
we're sent home in the steamship China yestsr-
day. Bvery possible mark Of rsspset has been
paid TO the corpse. The report that the British
Government had detached . var vessel 70 carry
his remains to Bnglsnd proves to Be incorrect.
Col. JoHN A. GRAHAM has been ap.
pointed BY the President Acting Register Of the
Treasury, 10 6li the vacancy caused BY the death
Of Mr.. Colby.
GEN. SHERIDAN left this city yesterday
in the 12.l5 train for Phiisdslphis, where a
splendid ovation awaits hiw.
Hos. ]. CLANCY JONES is at Willards'.
O'LAuaHLn, one Of the Lincoln con-
spirators, died 1t the Dry Tortusss, on the asd
inst, Of yellow fever.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

SHALL ANYTHING BE DONE THE Er-
press urges that our citizens do something
in aid Of the sufferers Of the yellow fever
region. We have several times called the
attention Of our people to this subject,
and we trust some organized action will
soon be taken in this behalf.
A dispatch received at the War Depart
ment states that General GRAHAM and
other officers Of the army who have been
sick from yellow fever are doing well, and
their speedy recovery is confidently ex.
pected
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

DEATH TO BURaLARs-A gunsmith in
Jackson, Michigan, has IN ingenious ar.
rangement in his establishment for shoot.
ing burglars, with whom he has been much
troubled Of late. Three times this gun has
been fred by midnight burglars. The first
time, being loaded with powder, it merely
frightened away the thief the second time,
being loaded with small shot, it wounded
the rogue, but not SO that he could not
get away, leaving marks Of blood behind
him; but on Monday night (the 9th) the
discharge Of the gun, it being loaded with
coarse shot, proved fatal to an old State
prison convict by the name of John Stacey,
who had entered thepremises in the night,
armed with long sharp butchers knife,
evidently for the purpose Of stealing. The
burglar was found in the morning at the
inner door Of the store, dead, having re-
ceivved the contents of the gun in the thigh
and groin.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

General sehoneid Issues an lmportsnt
Order.
RicnnosD, Sept. 25.-The following lsttei
will bs published IN The. .Whig to. mD,row.. a
H.AperAsszns FIRsr HnrrAHr Dnsfnrcr, 4
sIAIn or vnorrrA, RIonrosp. Va, Sept y. ls67
TO M. ya,ass kcDonaid, RfcAnond, fd.;' S
SR: have received your communicated oI
this date asking my dseifon Of The question
whether delegates TO the STATE Convention viii
be required to take the oath prescribed By act
Of Congress for officers Of the United States,
and By section Of the sct Of July 10Th for "ali
persons hereafter elected or appointed to once In
said military districts under any so.osllsd State
or municipal authority, or By detail or appoint.
ment Of the District commanders.n
In reply, have no hesitation in saying that
delegates 70 the Btats convention cannot 30 70.
CURED to take the oath referred TO. Section Q
Of the act Of July 10 refers 10 ocsrs elected I'M.
der authority Of the so.esllsd or ',provisional''
stats govsrnmsnts. This cannot bs construed
TO include delegates TO State convention,
elected under authority Of the Congress Of the
United States No oath whatever has been pre-.
scribsd By law for delegates 10 the State oonven.
ton, and there Il no authority but Congress COM
potent TO prescribe such oath 49,
The only obstruction imposed upon the regis.
tered votsrs In the seleotion Of thsir delegates
TO the convention, is that contained In the fith
section Of the act Of March 2, Wis: 'No person
excluded from the privilege Of holding once BY
said proposed amendment 10 The Consultation Of
the United States shall bs eligible to election as
q menber Of convention 70 frame constitu.
uon for any Of said rebel States"
Yours, very respectfully
J. M. ScHoYrlLD,
Brew. Maj. Gen. U. 8. A.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

GEN. SHERIDAN Intended the National
Theatre, In Cincinnati, on Wednesday eve
ming, to sec Mr.. Murdoch. The theatre
was appropriately decorated, and he re-
ceiyed tumultuons cheers, continued for
several minutes. Sheridan acknowledged
the compliment by, bowing, but could not
be induced to make q speech. After the
performance loud calls were made for Muir
doch to read "Sheridan's Ride" The actor
came forward and stated that he was not
very well; that the arrival Of Sheridan had
taken him by surprise; that he had not
seen him for long time, and had scarcely
recovered from the agreeable shock Of his
presence; and hoped the audience would
excuse him. He said he had no copy Of
the poem with him, and was not accus-
toned to reclte it from memory.
A member fthe company then appeared
upon the stage, and remarked that paper
had been sent up, numerously signed, re.
questing that Miss Mary Provost should
read the poem, which all were anxious to
hear. The crowd at once took up the idea,
says the Cincinnati Gazette, and the calls
for Miss Provost were deafening until that
lady appeared. She proceeded to recite
the poem, and throwing into It her whole
heart and soul, the effect was electrical.
The audience became wild with enthu-
sasm, and at that point where the poem
calls on the soldiers Of the Valley to huzza,
the listeners raised shout which would
have done no dishonor to the heroes OF
Cedar Greek themselves.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
war Dep.rtment.

THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS, from the War
Department, arc to DO carried into execution
with the least possible delay: All carriages and
spring wagons Of every description, excepting
the prescribed medical wagons, and all ambu-
lanoes, excepting those known as the Wheeling
used In connection Herewith, which belong or
pertain 10 the Quartermaster's Department, will
Be Immediately turned In to tho most convenient
depot or depots Of said Department, with view
to their sale at public suction. The chief quar-
tsrmastsr Of each military district or depart
msnt will designate the depot or depots, within
such district or department, whore tho vehicles
and harness above described are to bs turned In,
and will also, without further authority, direct
the immsdiats sale Of such property At auction
after due public notice :. t-'... ..
Hereafter no ambulance, carriage or spring
wagon, will Be purchased or manufactured OK.
eept BY order Of the War Department. Tho
attention Of all officers Of the army 10 directed
TO section 8 Of the act Of March II, 1864, as
follows: THAT the ambulanoes in the armies Of
tho United States shall 10 used only for the
transportation Of the sick and wounded, and,
In urgent cases only, for medical supplies, and
all persons shall be prohibited from using them,
or requiring them TO be used. for any other pur-
pose. And any officer who shall use
an ambulance, or require II to be used for any
other purpose than az provided In this section,
shall, for tho first offence, be publiely repri.
manded BY the commander Of the army corps In
which he may be serving. and for the second
offence shall be dismissed from the service"
All the smbulancss Of tho pattern above de-
scribed, now In use for the transportation of the
siok and wounded. and all such ambulances
which may hereafter be required for that pur.
pose, before being issued, will be painted solid
yellow, the color Of the hospital Gag, with the
letters "U. g." In black on each side.
All horses used In connection with the vehi.
olss referred to in paragraph Of this order, and
oil public horses in use BY officers, or BY mounted
ordsrliss, Except cavalry and light artillery
soldiers belonging to companies, will bs imms.
diatsiy turned In 10 the Quartermastsr's Depart
mnst and will at onos be transferred TO such posi
or dspots Is may bs designated BY the chief quar-
tsrmsster Of each military district or depart
msnt for Issue to the cavalry and batteries Of
artillery, or, II not suitable for issue, to be sold
at public suction. II Is made the duty Of evsry
district and department commander to soc thai
this order Is strictly enforced, and that ever
officer who evades or violates II Is brought Il
trial; and the chief qunrtermaster OF each sait
district or department will report to the Quar-
tsrmastsr General the number Of ambulanoes
spring wagons, DO, turned in under this order
the place Of sale designated BY him. and the ne
proceeds Of such sale "a. r-rl
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
General Beauregard On the Duties
Of the Hour.

1t is an encouraging fact that many o.
the leading Southern men, particularly
those who stand high in that community
and were in the army or occupied Other
position Of trust under the Confederate
Government now advocate q firm nd
herence to the Federal Union.
Some days ago q dinner was given to
General BEAuREoARp by party of South.
ern gentlemen at the New York Hotel.
The General is reported to have said
that
"Fhis country possessed the most stable
Government OF any existing on the face
OF the earth, and that, for his part, he was
determined to spend his life under the flag
OF the Government that was most stable
and least liable to disorganization. 1t
was nothing short Of sheer nonsense
to talk OF another rebellion. If they
wanted to raise one, they could not. Be.
fore the war he believed in State soy.
ereignty, but he had Lad that dogma
whipped out Of him, and now thought that
all should bend their energies toward
again building up our Union to that mag
nifcent status among the nations of the
world to which its destiny evidently points.
In conclusion, he urged his hearers TO give
the Government their united support in
every manner, making it their pride to
add lustre to the common glories Of a
united people,"
We hail with satisfaction such words as
these in favor Of Union from whatever
source thsy come. They 60 far to prove
that though these men did try to destroy
the Union, that they have been convinced
Of their error, and henceforth mean to
build up and establish what they once
ought to overthrow.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
WHY DO you GO TO THE POST
OFFUCE

There are employed in this city large
number Of letter-carriers. These men are
selected with great care for their honesty,
intelligence, temperate and industrious
habits. They are appointed, and their
salaries fixed by the Postmaster General;
and are required, in addition to subscrib-
ing to the usual oath Of Office, to execute
bond for 81 900, with good and approved
sureties. They make three deliveries oi
mail matter from house to house, and -four
collections from the street letter-boxes,
daily, throughout the entire city, for which
services they are forbidden to charge any
fees whatever. These deliveries are made
as early after the distributions of the mails
as practicable, and as early as the number
ofpersons served by each carrier could
call at the Office and get their mail.
At night, after the last street delivery,
they are required to be at the Office (car-
riers' window to serve those who may
call, SO that the patrons Of this delivery
have every advantage that box-holders
can have, besides the additional one OF
having their mails delivered at their homes
or places Of business several times daily,
free Of any charge therefor.
They likewise collect from the street
letter-boxes four times daily-take the
letters to the Office in time for each mail,
and in time for the delivery Of the city
letters on the next round. Our citizens
can, therefore, remain at their business
save time, patience, and shoe leather-ir
the confident assurance that their letter
will be promptly delivered to them.
But JONES objects that has mail is to-
important to be entrusted to q carrier
He prefers to pay sl2 year for box, an,
go or send his confidential boy" for hi
mail. Now, confidential boys" are HANDY
things to have about the house but JoSE
has never served an apprenticeship in
post Office, and whilst he knows his "boy'
is trustworthy, he don't know that til,
cumulative experience Of the post offic,
agents is that very large majority of the
losses Of letters is traceable to these very
reliable "boys."
Besides, JONES does not know that, il
the distribution Of the mails, Carriers
letters are handed directly to them by tn
distributing clerk, who performs his worl
in the presence of the Office, and hence,
he were disposed, has no opportunity t,
secrete the letters.
The responsibility is now narrowed dowr
to the carrier for the single district
Knowing this, and the almost certainty o.
detection should he violate his trust the
consequent loss Of place, and fear Of pun
ishment, as well as the natural desire tc
maintain good name, has he not extra
ordinary incentives to an honest discharge
of duty? Well, Yes, says JONES; but m!
father always went to the post Office. An,
30 JONES goes; and perhaps all the littl,
JoSEsEs will go, to the third and fourtl
generations.
Convince Q man against his will,
And he Is Of the same opinion still"
We suspect there are several JoSKsEi
in this city.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

The Montana Post reports six or seven
hundred Arapahoes in the Shell Water
region committing depredations, which are
attributed to the Grows.
A letter from Indian Agent WELLS, at
Flat Head Agency, says the Blackfeet re.
Gently murdered a man and woman al
Flat Head Lake,
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

An ERRoR.-It was enormously stated
in some Of our city papers that the Band
Of the 18th Infantry was at the serenade
given to General HANCOCK, on Tuesday
evening. This is a mistake; the band was
at General GRANTS.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Navy Dspartm emit.

NAVAL BuLLkrm.--Psssed Assistant Surgeon
John 7. Luck In the Examining Board at An.
napolis, MIDI Acting Assistant Engineer John
A. Frank to tho Marblehead.
0nDERs REvokED.-surgeon A. J. Waters ia
duty In the Examining Board at Annapolis.
HosoRABLr DIscHARaED.-ActingE Ensigns @.
II. Sawyer and o. Darwin Owen.
Granted ieace for diseharge.--Aoting Ensign
dustavus A. Patohke. Acting Ensign Charlie,
Wilson has been placed on waiting orders.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

Ex-OrYIoERs, Sailors, and Soldiers con-
vention met in Richmond, Va, yesterday.
One hundred delegates were present from
all parts Of the State. Gen. ii. II. Wells,
Of Alexandra, u president. usr J.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Interior Department

GESERAL LAND orFIcE-wELcH SETTLE.
nESrs.-In an application which the Commits.
sioner Of the General Land Once has Just 70.
csived from New York for public documents
bearing upon the Land Department and E1smp.
tion, II 10 shown that one establishmsnt In New
York has started four Welsh settlements In Mis-.
souri, the first Of which is becoming . thriving
town with half dozen storss, two or three
school houses, depot, churches, express, and
post office, and an srcsllsnt population inhabit.
Ing it. 'T HsF ia "'H I... .rl
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

Books REcEIvED.-We acknowledge the
receipt Of the following books from the
publishing house of Messrs. TIcKSoR
FIELDS: The diamond edition of DICKENS
"Barnaby Rudge," the Atlantic Monthly, .
and "Our Young Folks" for October. We
have also received from the publishers
The Broadway Magazine" for October.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
toREIcIAL.l
THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
DRPARrHENr or STATE
WILMINGTON, Sept, Il, 1867,

wAsHISsros, Sept n, 1867.
Information has been received at this
Department from Mr.. Thomas X. Smith
the consul Of the United States at Pana-
ma, Of the death, in September, 1867, at
Panama, Of Thomas Murphy, John Woods,
and George Kirshner, citizens Of the Uni
ted States.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, .
wABHIHuros, Sept, 2l, 1867.

Information has been received at this
Department from Mr.. Thomas X. Smith,
the consul Of the United states at Pana-
ma, OF the death, on the 9th Of Septem.
Der, 1867, at Panama, Of julius H. Kroehl
The legal representatives Of the deceased
can obtain further information upon ap.
plication to this Department.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

TIE steamer George b. Upton, Boston
to Charleston, disabled her machinery
when ten miles south Of Block Island, and
put into New London, where she will be
detained two days. r.. ..... ..as~ a.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
City Election In MISUNDERSTANDING
Times.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 25.-Ths approximations ol
riot at the municipal election felt for aweek past
have been much quietsd by General Grant''
order to Gen. Thomas. II carried out properly
the election will bs peaceful. The city authori
ties feel assured they will be permitted to hold
tho election as provided by the charter, whils
leading Radicals are of the opinion that Genera
Thomas will not assume to decide the question
but act upon Governor Brownlow's decision, and
thus mstain the franchise law. Probably botf
parties will hold an election and let the oourti
determine the question. 81
Gen. Thomas Is expected here tonight, whom
Cooper, commander Of the militia, will consult
with him. The lsttor expects to have six hun
drsd militiamsn here on Saturday. Ono com
papy from jackson has already arrived. Foul
disbsnded companies have been recalled to scr.
vice, but with plenty Of Federal troops uadsi
Thomas no collision need bs feared.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
TREsH BEEF FRESH Beef!

oTYIcH Ass'r OoAMIssARY OF BussrsrRHcR, {
HUNTSVILLE, ALA, Sept. 10, 1867. I
Sealed proposals. In duplicate, will be rsesiyed a
for supplying Fresh Beef TO tho troops &e a the
Post Of Huntsville, Alabama for six 6) months, be.
ginning ostobsr 1857, and ending March 81. ises.
hy, and In equal proportions Of fore aud hind quar-
tsrs. (neeks and shanks exeluded) and to bs deliy
ered Al such times and in such quantities as may be
necsssAry. az. -si ...-..Et 10. ar. ...'-'.
zach proposal must be accompanied By the written
guarantees o. persons that the bidder
VIII failhfully fuini any contract made with the
Usitsd States 0oyernment -
Bidders must be present TO respond TO their bids
and to sign the contract before leaving the ofes.
The Government reserves TO Itself the right 10 re-
4. b. SAVAGE, a.
... FIRST Lieutenant $50 Infantry,
ss2o.9t And Asst Com, Of Subsistence,
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
DR0POSALS FOR FURNISHING
III ARTICLES AT THs WASHINGTON NAVY
YARD
NAVY PAYnAsrER,s 9 oxyIer, 1

NAVY PAYAAsrER's 3 0yYIcR, !
wAsHIEdroS, Q Sept. %. 1867. !
Sealed proposals, to be endorsed Proposals,
will be received at this o usti IL m the LIST day
Of October, 1857 for the following articles which
must be Of the very best quality to be delivered free
Of expense and Government tax at the Washington
thersAt, to wits ..4 49,.
BURRAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS.
aol Three hundred and one) squares, roof measure,
inch thick.
% Twenty -axs) squares, roof measure, best ROOF
' siaR BUREAU 81 ,isSs osDIHtNS sSsS Inch thick
70 (foIty) gallons ALCOHOL, West e5 per cent
80 Thirty cords SPRUCE PINE wO6D.
ID Twslys) dozen ls'inch, square BAsTAR R D
FILES. ri
Responsible security required for the prompt and
faithful delivery Of supplies awarded. wv
Blank forms for bids, with further particulars for
bidders, 10 bs had al this once
CALVIN @. JACKSON,
se20 81 PaymaSter, u. o. navy,
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
THE DEPARTMENTs.
Execuiive Departmcut.

PREsDBsr's Houss Tho Psesidents ante.
rooms yestsrday Hsrs quite thin, the number Of
persons seeking audience with the Executive
being much smaller than usual Gen. Hancock
called during the morning, and bad an Interview
with the Executive "
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
MAYOR's OFFICE, CITY HALL,

MAYOR'S OFFICE, CITY HALL,
lA wAsHIEaroS, D. O. Sept. n. 1857
Sealed proposals will be received Al this Office until
IL o'clock, m, on FRIDAY, October 4, 1857, to
avenue TO street north the grading 10 be paid for
but one way, whether cutting or filling, and that
which measures the most. a..
grading and per square yard for gravslling.
The right 10 reserved to reject any or all bids
The dirt 10 be put between Third and Fourth
streets, and such places as the Commissionsr may
direct. JOHN +. GARNER,
se28-30&4 Commissioner Of Third ward
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Base Hall at PhiIadslphia.

PuILADELPmA, Sept. 25.-The AtlAntios Of
Brooklyn played match game on the Camden
grounds with tho Keystone club to-day. Ths
SCORE stood. at the end Of the ninth innings, ~
to II, when the storm coming up prevented fur
thor play. 90 # .-
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

FRIDAY being regarded as an unlucky
day in Paris, $4,000 persons less than
usual ride on the omnibuses in that city
on that day.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Tho Rao,s a. Cinclnn.ti.

crscnsArI, Sept. 25.-stonewall jackson won
the race to-day over the Buckeye course, for .
purse Of Ave hundred dollars He came In ahead
on the first, third, and fourth heats. His com.
pstitors were BastiOn, Liverpool, and Counter.
proof Liverpool was distsnosd on the third
heat
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
~ PUBLIC scHOOLs.-As the last
meeting Of the Board Of Trustees Of Public sshoois

~ PUBLIC soHOOLs.-At the last
meeting Of the Board Of Trustees Of Public sshoois
The following resolution wss adopted. gs'y z
Rssotvsd, That the following places BE- dssignaisS
omcss for the transaotion Of all the Public 5shool
business By the respective Sab Boards Of frustsa
For the sub-Bosrd, First Dtstriet, Virst and sss-
ond wsrds-sehoei room, corner Hourtssnth and O
streets. N.a
For the sub.Board, Second District, Crhird and
Fourth wards)-sehool room on u. bstwssa Sixth
and Seventh streets. a6Ea aa7. - srs
For the sub-Board, Third District. tIifh ana
Sixth wards)-wallaeh School Building, and School
room, corner Third street east and street south.
For the Sub Board. Fourth District, tssventh
wsrd)-Mals Grammar School room, John 7. Thonp.
son, teacher, on Sixth street ~
The Trustees will be In sttsndanes at the above
named places from TO az o'clock on each morning
Of the ussk. from Monday 10 Friday, inclusive,
during the month Of September, and ali persons
entitled to tickets Of admission 70 the Pubis Schools
can procure them Al The places and mss designated.
By order Of ths Board. "a. ts.a 81. IN
Sen ~ I4-a r. y. BOIGRAU, sse'y. =
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

Yellow Fever In New Orleans.
New oRIrANs. Sept 2b.-Ths deaths from
ysll0~ fever to-day numbered dxtyright'
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

CARRIAGES CARRIAGES II CAR.
~ RIA0Ksiil-0n hand . large and >l7o
hne assortment Of nrst. class Carriages, 5
rages sold warranted 70 be A. represented. large
number Of second hand Buggiss, RoekAways, DC,
10, Repairing promptly attended to.
R0BRRT II. GRAHAM
Repository s74 st., bet. Eighth and Ninth.
ss2e.9t Shop, AT kighth st., near D.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Han sto n. Rhiladsip phis.

rusAD.srHrA -Aboas four e'siosi
this afternoon, aJ(is11ondous hall storm visited
this city. causing much damage. ! The hallstones
wore as large as marbles, and an hour after tho
storm could have been gathered in great quanti.
ties. Many dwellings were flooded, and there Is
n serious destruction Of window glass.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Hail storm a Reading.

READING, Pa, Sept. IA very violent hail.
storm occurred here this afternoon. The hail
stones were as large as hons eggs. The destruc-
tion Of window glass was very great. .
The national Republican., 1867-09-26
Another Murder in PhiI.deIphi..

PHILApELPnIA, Sept. 25.-Jamss Miller (ool.
ored) shot his wife this evening in the basement
Of . house In Locust street. where she was en-.
ployed As domestic. He had been separated
from her, and on her refusal to live with him
again, hs shot her by Ave discharges from . 70.
volver. Tho murderer has not yet been ar.
rested Hr.
The national Republican., 1867-09-26

nISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER.
IL sHIP.-Ths hrm Of KEEN GILBERT dis
solved eo-partnsrship on the lsth Of July, 1867.
The business Of the hrm will be settled by .. W.
Gilbert, At the old stand, No. $50 street. between
Thirtesnth and FourtesAth streets. 0-
9. W. dILBhRT.
wAsHIseroS, D. c., Sept %, 1867.
O. T. KEEN Is now carrying on the MERCHANT
TAILORING business at No. 4o3 Ninth street, where
he will be pleased to receive the patronage Of biz
old customers and friends.
Best Of work and moderate charges. se26. st