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The national Republican., 1860-12-04

DIsSER TO COLONEL McCLURE.-A compli
mentary banquet was given on Saturday even.
ing, at the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, to
Colonel A. X. Mcclure, chairman of the Peo-
ple's State Central Comm ttee of the recent State
and national campaign. The dinner was served
up in very handsome style, in the ladies' or
dinary of the princely establishment. The head
table was arranged across the eastern end of the
spacious room, from which two tables extended
nearly the entire length of the apartment, so as
TO form hollow square. On the eastern wall
were portraits of Abraham Lincoln, President
elect ofthe United States, and Andrew G. Cur.
tin, Governor elect of Pennsylvania. Speeches
were made by NJ. McMichael, Esq, Colonel A.
x. Mcclure, Hon. A. G. Curtin, Hon. William
D. Kelley, and others.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
Miscellaneous Items.

The population of New York city, as ascer.
tanned by the census marshals, numbers
slf,277. In 1850 the number was 5l6,547, an
increase of 29S,73O, or nearly So per cent
This shows that New York is advancing more
than twice rs rapidly q London, which has q
faster growth than any European city.
The Sacramento (Calfornia) Standard, as
suming dissolution Of the Union TO be newt
able, urges the propriety Of forming separate
republic on the Pacific.
The rear wall of flour warehouse Nos. 36
and 38 Whitehall street, New York, fell on
Wednesday morning. Twelve thousand bar.
rels of -four were stored in the building at the
time of the accident. The owner Of the prop
erty was arrested on the charge Of erecting
an unsafe building. ,., .,....,..--
Mrs. Fremont has been obliged to remove
from her mountain home in California TO a
residence near San Francisco, on account Of
her health, which has been affected by the
rarity of the atmosphere usual in mountainous
regions. ....... ......., ...r.-..-....
1t is estimated that on the lst January, 1861,
there will be four hundred miles Of railroad in
Texas, and still the work has but fairly com.
menced.
Francis Wilson and Gilmore Hull were tried
in Lancaster, Pa. last week, for kidnapping q
free negro and Offering him for sale in Balti
more some months ago. They we're convicted
and each sentenced to five years imprisonment
in the county Jail. .t.l..,.f..pn .. ..r
Several large manufacturing establishments
in Richmond have discharged the greater por.
ton Of their workmen.
The editor of the Mobile Mercury has seen a
gentleman direct from Texas, who came from
the part Of that State where the hanging pro.
cess was lately rife. He says the distant pub
lie is not informed of the extent of the hang.
ing. He is member of . vigilance committee,
which has been in correspondence with the
committees Of other counties, and he estimates
that no less than two hundred fifty persons have
suffered death by hanging. '.'
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

:. ii The SUPREME CoURT-The Supreme Court
met at noon yesterday, in their new Chamber
Chief Justice Taney and all the associate
judges, except Judge Wayne, were present.
After the adjournment of the Court, the
members Of the bar, practicing at that bar,
held meeting relative to the death of Associ
ate Justice Daniel, which occurred during the
vacation.
The Court remained in session for only a
brief period; and afterwards the members paid
visit to the White House, where they were
cordially greeted by the President.
8 From there they proceeded to the residence
Of the Vice President; but he not being at
home, they left their cards.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

!, A BAD SELL.---Not having the privilege of
access to the Presidents message before its de.
livery, we made arrangements with our more
favored neighbors Of the Consolidation to furnish
Us with sufficient number of copies to supply
our Subscribers to-day. We engaged nothing
but the message; but the sheet furnished us
contains three columns of other matter-and
offensive matter at that or at least presented
under an offensive caption. We have no alter.
native but to serve this offensive matter to our
readers, or withhold the message.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
THIRTY.sIXTH CONGRESS,
Second Session.
SENATE.


The Senate assembled at the regular hour
TO day, Vice President, Breckinridge in the
Chair. Prayer vas offered by The Chaplain,
Rev. DR.. Gurley, T..
The proceedings Of Yesterdays session were
read BY the Clerk. The following Senators ar.
rived to-day, and took their seats, viz: Messrs.
Gwin, Harlan, johnson, of Tennessee, Thomp-
son, and Wilkinson.
Mr.. Lane asked leave to withdraw some pa.
pers from the files Of the Senate. Granted.
Mr.. Bipler, the chairman of the committee
appointed on the part of the Senate, announced
that the message Of the President was in readi.
ness to be presented to the Senate. '-0r
Mr.. A. j. Glossbrenner, Private Secretary Of
the President, then entered, announcing that he
had the message of the President and deliv.
cred it to the President, which was read by the
Clerk of the Senate. ...... r..
The House met at twelve o'clock, and was
called to order by the Speaker.
Rev. Thomas II. Stockton, the Chaplain, then
offered fervid and devout prayer.
AAer the reading Of the Journal Of yester.
day ..-..-.-,,
the vote, by which the homestead bill was re.
ferred to the Committee Of the Whole on the
blhtt Vi tut " ulOH.
Mr.. Phelps moved to lay the bill on the table.
Mr.. Grow was willing, il the gentleman from
Missouri would withdraw his motion to lay on
the table, that the bill should be printed in full
in the Globe Of tomorrow, and taken up for
consideration tomorrow, or when the Presi-
dents message shall have been disposed Of.
Mr.. Moorhead, chairman of the committee ap
pointed by the House TO wait on the President,
and inquire If he had any communication TO
make to the House, reported that they had per.
formed that duty, and that the President had
stated that he would send in his message at
II o'clock to day.
Mr.. McClernand called for the reading Of Mr.
Grows homestead bill.
The Clerk had commenced reading the BILL
when
Mr.. Glossbrenner, the Private Secretary of
the President, appeared at the bar of the House,
and stated that he had message from the Pres
ident, which he desired TO communicate TO the
House.
Mr.. Florence then moved to postpone the
further reading of the BILL
Mr.. Grow was willing to suspend the further
reading of the bill, provided it should be taken
up after the message was disposed Of.
The Clerk then proceeded to read the mes.
sage of the President.
Pending which, our report closed.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Norfolk, Dec. 3.-The schooner Sallie, of
Milton, Del, with cargo of coal, from Balti.
more for New York, sprung leak near Hamp-
ton bar, but the vessel and cargo will be saved.
The schooner Coconocay is ashore near
Lamberth Point with her mainmsst gone.
The surveying schooner Crawford has ar
rived here, with loss of both anchors and fore.
mast sprung. She comes to the navy yard for
repairs.
The steamer Pensacola is now in dock at
the Gosport navy yard, and will come out in
about ten days, and proceed to Washington.
Fifty.two hands were discharged from the
navy yard today.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA, BY PONY
EXPRESS.

$l,O7s,000 IN SPECIE FOR NEW YORK.
Fort Kearney Dec. 3.-The pony express
passed here yesterday, with San Francisco dates
to November 2lst.
Sailed from San Francisco, November 2lst,
the steamer Golden Age, for Panama, carrying
out FIVE hundred and twenty passengers and
81, 200 in treasure, Of which 81 900 is
for New York.
The ship Tropic sailed on the 2lst for New
York, with 1900 sacks Of wheat, 800 bales of
wool, $500 sides, 37l bbls. of hams, 80 bbls.
of pork, $500 sacks Of barley, and quantity
Of hard wood, forming the bulk of her cargo,
which is valued at $l25,0O0.
The ship Pam Flush has cleared for Cork,
with cargo Of 10000 bbls. of -four and $4,000
sacks of wheat. The ship Winged Arrow is
loading for the same destination.
The San Francisco market continues quiet,
and the sales from first hands are limited.
There is an improved demand for candles by
the trade; 1000 boxes of adamantine changed
hands at 24t "a 24t cents, being IA better.
Provisions of all kinds are heavy and tending
downwards; -four frmer.
The finances are healthy, but scarcely easy.
The country owes largely to the city. For
steamer engagements, money ruled at II "a
II per cent, with brisk demand for gold
bars, at 1910 "a $3.50; sight exchange on
New York, q (G per cent. premium.
The election returns for California are not
quite complete. The total vote returned is
il7,8l6, divided as follows: Lincoln, 3S,646 +;
Douglas, 37,349; Breckenridge, 33,357; Bell
8,467. The vote OF the State cannot exceed
lls,500, and Lincoln is generally conceded to
have plurality of 700 to 1000.
The latest accounts from all the counties Of
Oregon give Lincoln 3l8 majority over Breck.
inridge, and Douglas is number three in the
race.
Great anxiety exists in California for further
eastern intelligence. The latest dates from St.
Louis are to the 9Th inst. The Pony Express,
with dates to the llth, has not arrived, though
overdue.
The late storm caused much damage to the
interior of the State many fumes and bitches
were seriously injured, houses unroofed, fences
blown down, &c. One Of the big trees of Cali
fornia, measuring 36 feet in diameter, was pros
trated.
Mr.. Shannon, editor of the Visalia Delta
and Wm Gouverneur Morris, a lawyer, resid
ing in the same town, had rencontre, growing
out of political controversy, on the 18th
during which Mr.. Shannon was killed afte
the parties had fred several shots. Mr.. Morril
was acquitted on the ground that he acted il
self defence.
The yield of the Fremont gold mines 70
the past two weeks is stated by the manager
at $32,5OO.
Accounts from Lower California state tha
the band Of flibusters who have been commit
ting murders and robberies in the peninsul,
are all driven out, leaving the country quiet.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
4 MISREPRESENTATION AND ITS
=. 90 EFFECTS,

1t has long been subject Of complaint with
the South, that the Abolitionists Of the North
persist in vilely misrepresenting the character
of the peculiar domestic institutions in which
their interests are so deeply involved. But
surely, no misrepresentation can be more jun.
Just and more persistent than that which char
acterizes the South in its charges respecting
the principles and purposes of the Republican
party. Not to refer to the assertions Of a reck'
less and irresponsible newspaper press, we have
been astonished at charges recently put forth
in grave official documents, by the Executives
of Southern States, especially at a time like the
present. In the message of Governor Ellis to
the Legislature Of North Carolina, on the 10th
instant, for example, we find the charge, among
other assertions equally incorrect, that John
Browns expedition was deliberately planned
and set on foot by political societies and men
high in public confidence at the North for the
purpose Of creating an insurrection Of slaves
against their masters" Now, can it be posi-
BILE that Governor Ellis is not aware that this
statement is false-utterly false, every word and
syllable of it Can it be possible, that in times
Of excitement like the present. he has put this
atrocious libel before his people without being
aware that Senate committee appointed for
the express purpose Of connecting "political
societies and men high in public confidence at
the North with this crazy raid, after an in
vestigation of eight months, carried to the very
extent, if not beyond the bounds of law and
decency, and backed by all the power Of the
Federal Government, failed-utterly failed
confessedly aud ANONYMOUSLY failed, to connect
single individual "high or low, in the public
confidence Of the North, with that reasonable
affair, old John Brown and his handful Of
white and black fanatics only excepted7 If
Governor Ellis is not aware Of this, his igno-
rance is as lamentable as his baseness would
otherwise be objectionable. We will, in char
ity, trust he was not aware Of the true facts Of
the case; but it is a sad thing that just such
reckless charges as this have brought about
just the present excited state Of feeling at the
South. The widest assertions are made, and
not one syllable of refutation is permitted to
follow.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
MRS. N. L. DONALDSON

DEGS leave to inform the public Of Washing
ID ton that she has opened a PHOTOGRAPHIC
GALLERY, No. ls Centre Market Space, Penn.
avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, where
she is prepared to take Pictures of all sizes
and styles; Photographs and Sphereotypes, with
neatness and dispatch also, Copies from Da-
guereotypes and Pictures Of all kinds, either in
clear or gloomy weather. l. ,.,
My rooms are conveniently situated-but one
short fight of stairs to Sitting Room-so that
aged or debilitated persons may sit for Pictures
with but little inconvenience. Photographic can
be forwarded to any part Of the country by mail.
guaranty perfect satisfaction to all who may
favor me with their patronage.
Dec 4-3teod
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
TNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
Raflhinos Snannraa NalraA d

TNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
l. Bathing Sponges, Velvet Sponges, Bath
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubin's Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazns Soaps and Extracts.
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tonics, &c.
With full assortment Of new Perfumery.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received ut GILMAN'S
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand, as above. dec 3-3t
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
TO HOUsEKEEPERs OF WASHINGTON,
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY. ,

GEOhGElOWN, AND VlClNlll.
WE invite the attention of housekeepers to
w our very large and beautiful stock Of
China, Glass, and Earthern Ware,
Which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment by our recent importations.
We deem 1t unnecessary to enumerate articles,
as we have everything that is usually kept in
the China business, from rich decorated French
China Dinner and Tea Sets, TO the ordinary
Esrthen Ware; and, as we import the majority Of
our goods, we are prepared to furnish the best
quality, either to the wholesale or retail trade,
as low as any Of the importing houses Of Bslti-
more.
English and American Cutlery of superior
quality.
Also, Horn, Buck, and Cocoa-hsndled Cutlery,
from the same factories.
Silver-plated Ware on fine albata, warranted.
A large stock of Coal Oil Lamps, numerous
patterns.
Parlor Lamp-shades and Chimneys.
Cut Glass Globes.
Hyscinth Glasses, Fancy Articles, Toys, &c.
G. s. FOWLER co.
dec 4 504 Odd-Fellows' Hall, 7th street.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
A FIRE AT TAMMANY HALI.-Between {

A FIRE AT TAMMANY HALL.-Between four
and five o'clock Saturday morning, fire broke
out in the upper floor Of old Tammany Hall,
New York city, and but for the timely discov.
cry thereof, the entire building would doubtless
have been destroyed. The 6remen succeeded
in extinguishing the flames before they had
gained much headway. The premises were
examined by the Fire Marshal and Chief En-.
gineer, who were of opinion that the FIRE origi.
mated from defect in a brick furnace built
upon the upper floor, and used for laundry
purposes.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
EDMUND F. BROWN,

Notary Public, Commissioner Of the Court of
Claims and for the State of California, and
81 Attorney for business in the several Depart.
ments, .'''...
rs prepared to take Dispositions for the Court
l. of Claims, and the Courts in the several States
and Territories; and also to act as Counsellor
end Attorney for business before the different
Departments Of Government.
Deeds, Wills, and other Writings, prepared,
and Acknowledgment taken.
Office, 402 F street, next to Seventh street. op-
posite the Post Office and Patent Office.
dec 4-2aw3m
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

Paints, Oils, and Window Glass.
T EWIS'S pure White Lead.
- French Zinc, pure.
Sterling White Lead, in tins, at 81 and 50 each.
Linseed Oil. ~
Turpentine, Litharge.
Chrome, Green and Yellow.
Ochre, Red and Yellow.
Red Lead, Fire-Proof Paint.
Window Glass, all sizes, and Putty.
For sale very low for cash, by
CHARLES SfOTT,
nov 26-tawlm No. 1916 Penn. avenue.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

The Constitution berates the Republicans
soundly for their incredulity, in not believing
that the Southern Democracy really intended
to rebel against the Government if fairly beaten
in the Presidential election. If we gave them
credit for more patriotism and less affinity for
treason than was their due, we are sorry they
have taken 1t as an offence. We shall know
better how to estimate them hereafter.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Tuesday, December 4, 1850.

The PREsIDESr's MEssAGE.-This document,
resd IN both branches Of Congress to-day, is
largely devoted to the topic Of secession, upon
which its views are 90 numerous snd contra.
dictosy, that all parties will find something to
be pleased with. o." 7..
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

CoAsr PoLIoE.-The South Carolina Legis.
lature, on Monday last, passed resolution in.
structing the Committee on the Military to in.
quire into the expediency of providing coast
police for South Carolina and for that pur
puse, how many vessels would be necessary,
and how they should be armed to afford pro-
lection for the inlets and harbors of said coast.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

1t is estimated that no less than two thou.
sand gallons of molasses have been made this
year, from Chinese sugar cane, in Cumberland
county, N. j. This looks as if our neighbors
were becoming independent of the South, so
far as the supply of molasses is concerned.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
BOOT AND SHOE MANDATORY.

bOOl AMI ouOE mhNUrAOlOhi.
THE subscriber has the pleasure Of informing
l. his friends and former customers that he is
engaged in the Boot and Shoe manufacturing
business, with an entire new stock, such as
Meles' French Shoes, Caters, Slippers, Pumps,
&C., with superior stock Of Lemoines French
Calf-skins, and all other materials for the manu-
facture OF Gentlemen's fine Boots and Shoes, pur-
chased for Cash, and will be made up by the
best workmen, and sold at the Lopest Cash
Prices, for Cash only.
To my former patrons, it is useless to say any
thing of my qualifications for the business have
again embarked in. To them, and the public
generally, will only say, can at all times be
found at home, and ready to wait on them. The
one-price rule will be strictly adhered to. Give
me a call. l'r JOHN MILLS, Agent,
Fashionable Boot and Shoe -makor, No.
504 Pennsylvania avenue, between the
st. Charles Hotel and Adams's Ex-
press Office, formerly under Browns
Hotel. e..
P. $. I have no interest In, or connection with,
any other store than the one am in, No. 5O4
Pennsylvania avenue. J. M.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mr.. H. D. Reaver is our authorized agent for
Georgetown. Subscriptions and advertisements
for this paper can be left at Barnard's Drug
Store, corner Of Bridge and High streets.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

We see letter advertised in the Charleston
Mercury for William Grummie. Wonder if he
is the only " Grummie" down there.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

Nep York, Dec. 3.-The weekly statement
of our city banks shows an increase in loans
of 81, ,Ol9,0O0, decrease in specie Of $2l7, 900,
q decrease in circulation Of $l62,000, and a
decrease in deposits of $6,6 900.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
''' New No. l Mess Mackerel 81 q
For sale low by v.s a... I.... .... .., ,,.
BROWNING h KEATING,
D. - 1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
BOARDING.,

By The Day. Week, or Month, Nth or vithom
'' Rooms.
MI RS. NJ. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lVl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 5O4 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east Of Third street, between the St.
Charles Hotel and Adams's Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, Is now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 26 '' ... ."
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
purposes.

Turks IsLAND.-The brig Julia Ford, Capt
Smett, from Guadalupe, Oct. 81, via Turks
Islands, Nov. Is, arrived at New York yester.
day, and reports the health of the city and
islands very good. The crops of the islands
were said to look well.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
BANK SUSPENSIONS,

augusta, Ca, Dec. 3.-All the banks in this
city have taken advantage of the recently.en-
have fixed the maximum rate of discount on
New York sight bills at 3 per cent.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

DIscHARoED.-On Friday last twenty-five of
the fifty workmen employed at the Insane
Asylum were discharged, and the remainder
put on half pay, working eight hours day.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON
COUNTY, TO WIT:

I HEREBY certify that John Lang, of said
1 county, brought before me, the subscriber,
Justice of the Peace in and for said county, this
3Oth day of November, in the year 1860, as
stray, trespassing upon his enclosures, dark
chesnut sorrel mare, about l53 hands high, with
white chin ; had on collar and bridle
Given under my hand
W. ALBERT KING, J.P.
The owner of the above described mare is re-
quested to prove property, pay charges, and take
her away. JOHN LANG,
Corner of High and Bridge streets,
dec 3-3t Georgetown, D. G.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS.

THE Daily GLOBE, containing the proceedings
l. Of the next session Of Congress in newspa-
per form, and the Congregational Globe and Ap-
pendir, containing them in book form, revised
by the speakers, will be printed by me during
the session to commence on the third Of next
December. un T.. .rn.
For one copy of the Daily Globe until the first
day Of next April, So; for one copy of the Con-
gressionai Globe and appendix during the ses-
sion, So. .t..I .. ..r.. ! ...,..
The Congregational Globe and Appsndiz go free
through the mails. -. .-...
No attention will be paid to any order, unless
the money accompany 1t. .-.I .,..-l
JOHN G. RTvES.
Washington City, Oct. Is, 1860.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
A TRADE MEErING IN pENNsYLyANIA.

Pittsbury, Dec. 3.-At the adjourned meet.
ing of the cotton and woollen manufacturers on
Saturday, resolution was adopted recon-.
mending the running of the mills upon half.
time for the present. 1t was stated that over
production was as much the cause of the pres.
ent heavy stock on hand as the influence Of
politics.
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

DOCTOR JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
OFFICE No. 3ss Fifth street, and at shuman's
~ Drug Store, under the Clarendon Hotel.
dec 4 sm ,.,.h .....n.. ~
The national Republican., 1860-12-04
BOOKBiNDING.
THE UNION WILL STAND, NO NATTER
= -. " WHO'S PRESIDENT r ~.

THE UNION WILL STAND, NO NATTER
''','1~ WHO'S PRESIDENTt 2.."
n CONSEQUENTLY, shall remain in Wash
~ ington,' and continue to pursue my oceu-
patton of HOUSE, SIGN, and ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING. Gliding in all its branches. Old
Glazing promptly attended to. Painting and
Ornamenting Cottage Furniture in the best
style. also call attention TO the Painting of
Roofs and Brick Walls. .r...
All of the above will do as cheap as the
cheapest. ! therefore solicit the patronage of
my friends and fellow citizens Of the District.
Punctuality strictly observed, and work done in
the best manner. .''
You will please mind your stops, and stop at
NJ. T. PARKER'S Painting Establishment, No. SO
SO II SO III Louisiana avenue, north side, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets. ...
P. s. Signs put up free of charge, as usual.
nov 26 80
The national Republican., 1860-12-04

postponed, at the request of Hon. Mr.. Critten.
den.
Some of the friends Of Mr.. Breckenridge
waited on him on Saturday, and rendered him
q serepade, which he declined.