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rTNHE TRTBUNE-now more than eighteen years CID
L and having over quafter of q million subscribers
purchasers dusrd through every State and
Territory of Unon-will continue in what
has hren-the earnest champion OF Liberty Progress and
of whatever will conduce to our national growth in Nr
the Industry Knowledge and prosDcritv
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

The Charleston Mrcmyseems much troubled
about the correspondent Of the New York TTib'
une from that place. The following paragraph
appears in that paper a day or two since:
"a secret Abolition emissary Of the Nep
York Tribune is at this time in Charleston, as
correspondent to that paper. Cannot our po-
lice and thief detectives spot the rascal, and
bring him to justice2 He needs a little in
struction! Cannot the Vigilance Committee
get ready to report2"
The New York correspondent replies, as fol-
lows:
For the information Of the Mercury and the
instruction Of the Vigilance Committee and po
lice, will say that, till further notice, l may
be found in regular attendance upon the Con.
vention in Charleston, should that body become
so frightened at the small pox as to flee from
Columbia If they should not run, then in
Columbia. For the additional instruction "
of such as take an interest in my welfare,
will state further that I wear dashing cockade,
eat Ere like sweetmeats, and am always around
whenever there is anything going on"
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

CoxoRrss YEsrrRDAY.-The House was not
in session, having on Thursday evening ad.
journed over 70 Monday.
In the Senate, most Of the day was spent
upon the bill TO authorize the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad Company to extend the Wash.
ington branch of said road through the city of
Washington, to the Long Bridge, and to erect
Q railroad bridge across the Potomac at that
point 70 q to connect with the Washington and
Alexandra road on the Virginia side. The
bill aAer being amended in various particulars,
passsd the Senate. The Senate then adjourned
over To Monday.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
The New York Herald of yesterday has the
following budget of gossip from its Springfield
correspondent:

The New York Herald of yesterday has the
following budget of gossip from its Springfield
correspondent:
SPRINoFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 20, 1860.
Thurlow Weed, Judge Slosson, and j. 81.
Vanaln, of New York, arrived here from the
East in the early morning train.
Weed was closeted with Lincoln from nine
o'clock until three. He brought his compro
mise along, which was the subject of earnest
discussion.
1t is said that notifications were insisted on
by the President elect, relative to the recogni
ton of the right of slavery in the Territories,
and that the idea of restoration Of geograph
ical lines of division was repudiated.
Weed returns East this evening. 1t Is re.
ported that he will take the modified programme
to Washington, where it will be submitted to
the Republican members of Congress. He saw
no one but Lincoln and few Of the latter's
friends.
The New York city appointments were par.
celled out during Weeds interview with Lin.
coin.
Moses Grinnell is mentioned as Secretary of
the Treasury, and Mr.. Draper as Collector.
Stewards declinatiou of seat in the Cabinet
is said to have been intimated.
The news from Charleston produced great
sensation in political circles. Mr.. Lincoln, how.
ever, received it calmly.
The President elect is grossly misrcpresented
in Cobb's last letter.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS,
Second Session.
Friday, December 2l, 1860.

Friday December 2l, 1860.
After the reception of several communica
tions and private memorials,
Mr.. Powell, Of Kentucky, said he understood
that the Vice President did not feel authorized
TO gil the vacancy in the select committee Of
thirteen, occasioned by the resignation of Mr.
Davis. He moved that the Vice President be
requested s ed to fill the vaeaney. The motion was
The Senate then, having postponed prior
order, the Mexican claims bill, took up the bill
authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company to construct branch of their railway
to and across the piers Of the Long Bridge.
Mr.. Salisbury, Of Delaware, presented a me.
mortal from Georgetown, adverse to the bill.
Pending the subject, the "Paci6c railroad
bill was received from the House.
Mr.. Gwin moved that that bill be made O
special order for the first Wednesday in Janu.
ary.
Mr.. Bragg, of North Carolina, moved to re.
fer the bill to q select committee, which mo.
ton was lost, and the motion Of Mr.. Gwin
agreed to.
The consideration Of the railroad bill was
then resumed.
A number of amendments were introduced
and discussed by Messrs. Kennedy, Fessendeu,
Cameron, Green, Mason, Iverson, Doolittle,
Douglas, and others.
An amendment was agreed to, providing that
Congress should retain the power to modify or
abridge the rights granted, and also compel.
ling the road to pay for all damages to streets
and private property.
Mr.. Doolittle, having taken occasion to notice
that the votes on the amendments were gen.
orally Of strictly party character, attacked
the Democracy for voting to grant a monop.
oily.
Mr.. Douglas was surprised that on this ques.
ton the Republicans voted for an underground
(tunneD road, while the Democrats voted
against it. Laughter.]
An amendment was also adopted, making
the provisions of the act dependent upon the
granting of checking facilities by the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad to all roads terminating in
either Washington, Baltimore, or Alexandria.
An amendment was also adopted, author
izing the city Of Washington to tax the road,
and subjecting it TO the control Of such regu.
lations as said city should make for the pro-
lection of life and property.
Other amendments were adopted.
The bill was then passed as amended by a
vote of yeas 80, nays 15.
On motion, it was agreed, by vote of yeas
80, nays Is, that when the Senate adjourn, it
be until Monday.
Mr.. Yulee moved that the Senate reconsid.
er the vote excusing Mr.. Davis, of Missis.
sippi, from service on the committee of thir.
teen; which was agreed to.
Mr.. Davis said, that if, in the opinion Of
others, he could make any sacrifice to save the
country, or endeavor to save it, he was willing
to serve.
Mr.. johnson had some resolutions referred
to the committee of thirteen.
After which, the Senate adjourned.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

The Administration organ of this city con.
demns oil attempts to arrest the disunion move.
msnt at the South by compromise measures,
and argues that it is the duty of Congress to
"waste no further time in Intellectual scheming,
but 10 address itself promptly to the various
considerations involved in the action of sece-
ding States. That, instead of debating propo-
sitions that practically amount to nothing,
Congress should SO employ its opportunities
shAt the act of secession may be consumma.
I'D With the least possible amount of illfeeing
and Inconvenience on either side" In other
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

nication with the Government from which we
are Just separated.
Mr.. Durkin. Tho spirit Of the ordinance is
temporarily suspended till we treat with tho
General Government.
Mr.. Gregg. The President of the United
States has thrown down the gauntlet in his mes.
sage. He has said that it is his duty to collect
the revenue, and he will do Il. On one side,
the Federal Government claims the right and
declares the intention to execute the power Of
collecting the revenue in our ports. On the
other side, we have declared that we are free.
I desire no compromise. It is necessary to
maintain that from fifteen to thirty per cent. Of
duties imposed by the Congress Of the United
States should continue to be levied, otherwise
our people will suffer terrible calamity. As to
the carrying Of the mails, let present contract
be assumed by South Carolina, instead Of the
United States.
Mr.. Rhett. This great revolution must go
on with as little damage as possible to the
country. By making the Federal agents ours,
the machinery will move on. The Federal laws
Of taxation must not exist over Us we are now
contending for the great principle Of taxation.
trust the present system Of taxation has fallen
forever.
Mr.. Barnwell. We have seeded from the
United States, and established our independ
ence. We can't allow the United States to ex.
ercise authority over us any more. Let the
postal convenience be sacrificed, II necessary.
There never was anything purchased worth
having, unless at the cost Of sacrifice.
Mr.. Maseyck. In regard to the mail, oil re-
strictions must be removed. Let US appoint
our own officers. Let the collector of the port
battle with the difficulties as they come.
At $40 P. NJ, the Convention took recess
to meet at Institute Hall at $40, for the pur.
pose of signing the ordinance.
As the Convention were leaving St. Andrews
Hall, the chimes of st. Michael's Episcopal
church pealed forth "Auld Lang Syne and
other airs.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
PRESENTS FOR LADIES.

WHAT can be compared with Wheeler l.
w Wilson Sewing Machine7 The Ladies'
say, Give us q Wheeler 4 Wilson by all means
there is nothing like Wheeler & Wilson" And
they may well say SO, as there Is no kind Of fam
lily or plantation sewing which they will not do
in superior style,
And all for $40.
Call at the Agency. Pennsylvania ave-
sTEER, Agent
h5.Machines boxed up and forwarded to any
part of the country. dec 22--2wif
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

A golden shower has begun to pour in upon
us. Last Saturday California sent us million,
on Sunday the Europa brought us $54O, 900
from England. The Etna came on Tuesday
with $330,O00, on Wednesday the Atlantic
brought $S50,OOO, and yesterday came the Per.
sia with 100000, to which the Quaker City,
from Havana, added $lO7,7ls, and the Borus.
sia, from Hamburg, $l7,5OO, making the re.
ceipts of yesterday $3,225,2ls, or $5,945,2ls
since Saturday last. Comments may be dis
pensed with.-Nep York Tribune.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
The third Wednesday of Every Month.

nR. SCHENCK, of Philadelphia, finds 1t i'm
- possible to visit Washington every week,
and has made arrangements to positively be in
the city the third Wednesday of every month.
He has suit Of rooms at the Avenue House,
where patients can obtain advice free. He only
charges when 1t is necessary TO make thorough
examination of the Lungs with the Respirome-
ter. 8. B. Waite is agent for Schenck's Pull
monic Syrup, price 81 per bottle, for the euro of
Coughs, Colds, and Consumption Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic, price 81 per bottle, for Dyspepsia;
Schenck's Mandrake Pills, price rs cents per
box, for Liver Bilious Complaints and Constipa-
ton of the Bowels. Dr. Schenck would be
gruteful to those who have been cured by his
remedies, if they would leave their certificates Of
cure with s. B. WAITE, corner Seventh street
and Louisiana avenue. dec 2l-3m
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

We learn, says the Baltimore Exchange, that
Judge Handy, commissioner on the part of
Mississippi to the State Of Maryland, had yes.
terday an interview with Gov. Hicks, at An.
napolis, and received assurances from him that
he had no intention whatever of calling the
Legislature together in view of the present
crisis in our national affairs This matter may
therefore be considered as settled for, in view
fthe frmness of his Excellency, and the nature
have no hope whatever that this determination
will be changed.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

DEPARTURE OF South CAROLINA REPRESENT.
ATIvEs.-Messrs Boyce and Ashmore, the two
surviving members in the House of Represent
atives from South Carolina, after receiving in.
telligence of the adoption Of the declaration of
secession by the Convention of their State,
shook hands with the members and pages, and
left, rather mourntully, the council halls OF a
great nation of thirty millions, to become here.
after the citizens of little State of less than
principalities.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

Mr.. LINCOLN WILL SPEAE.-The Illinois
State Journal, published in Mr.. Lincoln's town,
says:
awe are often asked by strangers, Why
does not Mr.. Lincoln speak?' Will he say
anything to allsy the Storm Yes, gentle
men, he ,ciH speak. He will define his posi-.
ton, and all the world will know bis policy. He
will speak in the city of Washington, on the
4th day Of March, 1861, if he lives, and should
happen to feel like it."
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
DIR. DANIEL BREED.

Late Examiner in the Patent Office,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS AND CONSULT
ING CHEMIST,
Seventh street, corner of F, opposite Patent
Office, Washington, D. @.
nR. BREED prepares Papers and Drawings,
- and attends to all business relative to pro-
curing Patents in America and in Europe. He
will give especial attention to rejected applications
anu other dimcult cases. nov 26
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
GERMANlA HOTEL,

TO EPH GERHARD's, Germania Hotel and
J Restaurant, No. BAG O street, between Four
and-a-half and Sixth streets
Refreshments OF all kinds. Also, the finest
Oysters, in every style; French, Hungarian,
Rhein, and Moselle Wines, Champagne, Boil
linger, Mumm, and Heidsick; with the best Of
other Liquors. nov 80
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
c. GAUTIER'S
FRENCH RESTAURANT.
DINNER AND SUPPER PARTIES.

DINNER IND SUFFER- PARTIES.
In soliciting your patronage, would respectfully
call your attention to his elegant suit of
PARLoRs, RECEPTION AND DINING Rooms,
Furnished in the most fashionable style, and
always ready to accommodate several
parties at any moment.
No. 252 Pennsylvania Avenue.
dec 20-lw
A REDUCED TARIFF OF PRICES FOR AR
n ticles adapted for Christmas and New Year
presents. Shawls, Cloaks, Silk Robes, Velvet
Cloaks, Silk Dresses, and many new and stylish
WOOLLEN DRESS FABRICS.
With all other kinds of first class Dry Goods in
general and special use-the tariff OF prices on
the whole of which has been reduced to the pres
ent depressed value.
Carpets, Oil-Cloths, Curtains, Rugs, &C., up
per floors.
Blankets, Comforts, House Linens, &C., base
ment and the vaults.
Strangers, sojourners, and citizens, will inspect
our stock at their pleasure-an examination i'm
plies no obligation to purchase.
PERRY l. BROTHER,
Penn. avenue and Ninth streets,
dec l9-lOtdif Perry Building.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Chartered by Congress.

TNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
L PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners of the District the
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire, as any other Company, as will ap-
dear by an examination of its principles.
The fact that all of the Insurance Companies
OF the District are declaring large dividends to
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums, and the consequent
saving to persons insuring with this Company
ULYSSES WARD, President.
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS.
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISWICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY
T. j. MAGRUDER, ]. @. McKELDEN,
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (north) the Bank of Wash
ington. nov 20
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

LADD, WEBSTER, & Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all others.
LADD, WEBSTER, & Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all others.
LADD, WEBSTER, h Co.'s
SEWING MACHINES
Are preferred above all others.
la6- For reasons why, see advertisement in
another column. ~ySq
AT JANNEY'S, 34s Pennsylvania avenue.
Young Ladies in attendance.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

The New York Herald of yesterday says:
" About eighteen young ladies, just seeded
from the seminaries in Pennsylvania and New
York, passed through Washington to day, on
the r return to the South"
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
A. HUBNER'S
DREss-MAKING ESTABLISHMENT

DRESS-MAKING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. SOC Eleventh street .betoeen Pennsylpania ave-
nue. and E street.
A LII kinds of Ladies' Garments, Dresses,
n Cloaks, Mantelets, Sack Zouave Jackets,
&c, &C., cut and made to order, by every fash
ion plate, in the latest Paris and London styles,
at the shortest notice. dec 3-3m
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
The SLAYER B0neta.

Charleston, Dec. 2l.-The prize brig Boneta,
captured off the coast of Africa, arrived here
yesterday, under the charge of Lieutenant Eos.
ter. The Africans we're landed in Liberia.
There were six hundred and sixteen of them.
The brig was fitted out at New York.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

words, the Constellation thinks that Congress,
instead Of trying TO heal existing difficulties
by conciliatory legislation, should promptly
address itself to the task of breaking up the
Government, by facilitating the separation of
the States
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
The Seoession Movement,

Wilmington, N. c., Dec. 2l.-One hundred
guns were fred here to-day, in honor of the
secession of South Carolina
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 2l.-Salutes of fifteen
guns were fred at Norfolk and Portsmouth
and at the former place the palmetto flag was
raised.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

We are informed that, at meeting Of the
Senate "Crisis Committee" held yesterday,
vote wss taken on Mr.. Crittenden's proposition
70 rs-sstablish and extend the Missouri com.
promise line, when every Northern Senator,
szcsps Mr.. 'Bigler, of Pennsylvania, voted
aesinss Il.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Secession Demonstrations.

Mobile, Dec. 2l.-The city is illuminated in
honor of South Carolina. An immense seces.
sion meeting is being held here tonight, with
the widest enthusiasm-the oldest men taking
prominent parts.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Fire in Raleigh, N. c,

Raleigh, Dec. 2l.-A fire broke out in the
Lawrence Hotel at six o'clock this morning.
1t had been recently purchased by the United
States, for a post office and courthouse, but
was at the time occupied as sleeping rooms by
the members of the Legislature. Loss about
1000 to $4,000.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Conservative Meeting in Norfolk,

Norfolk, Dec. 2l.-A large meeting was held
last night at Ashland Hall. Resolutions were
adopted recommending National and State
Convention, opposing coercion, favoring the
arming of the State, and repudiating the re.
opening Of the slave trade.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

The Secretary Of the Interior, Hon. ]. Thomp.
son, is expected to return this afternoon from
his mission as Commissioner from Mississippi
to the State of North Carolina.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
FOR RENT.

A TWO-STORY Brick House, No. 327 G
II street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing seven rooms. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this Office.
dec 22
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

Hon. W. W. Boyce, Hon. M. L. Bonham,
Hon. ]. d. Ashmore, the only members of the
South Carolina delegation remaining in the
city, have been engaged in private consultation
nearly all day.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Financial,

Nep York, Dec. 2l.-Stocks are buoyant.
Chicago l. Rock Island, 4si Illinois Central,
shares, CT. Do. bonds, s8. La Crosse and
Milwaukee, IT, Michigan Southern, 3O3. N.
7. Central, 753. Reading R. R., 35. Hudson
River R., R., AZ. Virginia 6's, 763. Missouri
6's, 684.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

1t is reported "by authority" that the Prin-
cess Alice is betrothed to his Grand Ducal
Highness Prince Louis of Hesse, who is now a
yisiter at Windsor Castle.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Lincoln's Cabinet.

81. Louis, Dec. 2l.-The Democrat of this
President elect has offered Edward Bates
seat in the Cabinet. The latter will accept,
and will probably be Secretary of the Interior
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Dec. 2l.-Flour active and frmer.
City Mills, $4.75. Howard street and Ohio,
$5.25. Wheat FIVE cents higher. Red, $l.l0
g $l.2O; white, $l.25 @ $1.47. Corn steady.
New white and yellow, 81 cents. Provisions
steady. Mess pork, sic. Lard 10 cents. Cof:
fee dull at l23 (Q l3 cents. Whisky dull at
lS cents.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
FURs! FURsII FURs!l!

7 HAVE now ready for exhibition and sale my
l. stock of FURS, TO which invite the atten-
tion of the ladies. l have taken great care in
the selection, and feel assured they are unsur-
passed in quality, style, and workmanship. The
assortment consists Of all the most fashionable
kinds.
Hudson's Bay Sable,
Canada Sable,
Stone Marten,
Royal Ermine,
Russian Fitch,
Siberian Squirrel,
and many other varieties.
FUR Of all kinds for trimming,
A large assortment of CHILDREN'S FURS,
Also,
fine variety Of CARRIAGE ROBES.
! solicit a call from the ladies, and every effort
will be made to please.
All Furs sold by their real names, and war.
ranted to be as represented.
JAMES Y. DAVIS,
nov 20 late Todd & Co.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

Gen. Scott is still in the city, and is holding
frequent conferences with the Executive.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Southern Items,

augusta, Dec. ia dispatch from Mont.
gomery, Alabama, says the Governor Of that
State, in consequence Of the present crisis, has
assumed the responsibility Of advising the banks
of Alabama to suspend. All have done go, ex.
cept the Bank of Mobile, the Southern Bank,
and the Northern Bank.
II. V. johnson has been nominated to the
State Convention from Jefferson county. He
made patriotic conservative speech in accept.
ance Of the nomination, and, it is said, intends
to write il out for publication.
Hon. Howell Cobb has arrived at Macon, and
is announced to speak on the goth.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
New York Markets,

NetO York, Dec. 2l.-Cotton firm. Sales Of
$500 bales. Upands middlings, l0s. Flour
10 @ 10 cents higher. Sales Of 1880 bbls.
State, $3.50 @ $3.50. Ohio, $5.25 "a $5.35.
Southern, $500 "a $3.50. Wheat, Eve cents
higher Sales of 10000 bushels. Red, $l.2G
9 $I.27. White, $l.35 q SLAP. Corn, ad-
vanced one cent. Sales of $4,000 bushels.
Mixed, Ga 9 65i cents. Lard steady, at st
(9 lOs cents. Whisky, l74 9 ls cents. Sugar
firm. Muscovado, st G 81 cents. Coffee
steady at ll3 @ l24 cents. Molasses firm at
81 g 50 cents. Spirits Of Turpentine firm at
323 "a 81 cents. Rosin dull at $l.20.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
TWO AT THE PRICE OF ONE.
Reasons why you should Visit
EVANS'S GIFT BOOK STORE,


EVANS'S GIFT BOOK STORE,
416 Pennsylranta apenue.
BECAUSE it will cost you nothing.
- Because you cannot spend few moments
better than in looking over collection of
good books.
Because you will receive polite and gentlemanly
attention.
Because G. G. Evans takes pleasure in exhibit
ing his goods to persons wishing to pur-
chase or not.
Reasons why you should Buy your Books
AT THE GIFT BOOK STORE.
First. You can get any book you may want.
Second. You can get new and fresh works di.
rectly from the press.
Third. You can get them as cheap as at any
other store-at publishers lowest prices.
Fourth. You are sure to receive handsome
present with each.
Fifth. You can get more for your money than
at any other pla,e in the city.
Sixth. You always receive two presents at the
price of one.
Remember that you pay no more than you
would at any other Establishment, and you have
the advantage of receiving an elegant Present.
which oftentmes Is worth an hundred fold more
than the amount paid for the book.
G. G. EVANS,
dec 22-lm 476 Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22
Sentiment in North Carolina.

Raleigh, Dec. 20.-The bill to arm the State
passed second reading in the House yester.
day. An effort to take Il up to-day failed.
The Assembly will take recess until the 7th
Of January.
The commissioners from Alabama and Mis-.
sissippi were publicly received to-day.
The sentiment here is for the Union, but not
submission. The North must concede, or the
South goes out.
The national Republican., 1860-12-22

MACKEREL.
T HAVE in store large and fat No l MACK
i EREL. JESSE B. WILSON
nov 20