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The national Republican., 1860-12-13

WEYDELL's PRINTING OFFICE PURCHAsED.-
At meeting of the joint Committee on Print
ing yesterday, the contract made by Mr.. Heart,
Superintendent of Public Printing, for the pur-
chase of the printing establishment formerly
owned by Mr.. Wendell, for Government print
ing Office, was approved without dissent The
price agreed to be paid is $l3j,OOO, which the
Superintendent thinks he can save in single
session on the printing and binding.
1t is understood that Mr.. Gurey will to-day
introduce resolution declaring the Office of
Printer to the House vacant, and directing the
Superintendent to contract forthwith for the
execution Of the printing of the present session
As yet, no documents have been printed for the
House, on account of the absence Of Mr.. Ford
the Printer.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
Items Telegraphed from Washington

Washington, Dec. l2.-Many propositions
concerning the state Of the Union were intro.
duced to-day in the select committee of the
House, of which Gov. Corwin is chairman, but
it is everywhere admitted that neither those nor
any offered to the House for reference, or any
which the committee may recommend, can
prevent the early secession of the cotton States
1t is hoped, however, that propositions for the
accommodation of differences between the
North and the South, as well as discussion in
Congress upon the sub ject, may make such an
impression upon the public mind as to bring
about a reconstruction of compact, and few
dissent from the idea that such a result can
only be effected by Convention of delegates
from all the States.
Ex-Governor Thomas had no intimation
from the President that his services were de-
sired in the Treasury Department, and was
first informed to-day, by prominent Govern
ment official at Baltimore that his name was
mentioned in Cabinet council yesterday, in
connection with the position. His appointment
was confirmed by the Senate instanter.
1t is stated in diplomatic circles that Mr..
Trescott, Assistant Secretary of State, will
soon resign.
The political position of Senator BENJAMIN
has been misunderstood. He is strong seces.
sionist.
Representative Lamar left here tonight for
Mississippi, to attend the State Convention.
Senator Johnson, of Arkansas, arrived in the
city to-day. Mr.. Mallory, of Fla, has been de.
tained at home by sickness.
Samuel 7. Sawyer Esq, of this city, has
been appointed clerk of the House committee
of thirty three upon the state of the Union.
The President yesterday transmitted to the
Senate the nomination Of Ex-Governor Weller,
of California, as minister to Mexico.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
MOVEMENTS AND DOINGS AT THE
SOUTH,

In Georgia, the House has passed bill,
requiring free negroes to select master be-
fore May l, or be sold into slavery by the
sheriff. 1t has also passed the retaliatory
bin," imposing a tax of 100 per cent. on all
articles brought from States which nullify the
fugitive slave law, or permit negroes to vote for
President or members Of Congress. 1t has
also adopted, by vote of lOl to 27, resolu-
tion declaring the right of secession, and as
suring the aid of Georgia to any State threat,
ened with Federal coercion.
In the North Carolina Legislature, Hon. Bed
ford Brown has proposed the appointment Of
commissioners, to proceed to South Carolina
and other States proposing separate secession,
for the purpose of persuading them to await a
consultation of all the Southern States.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13

ANOTHER WASHINGTON SECEssIoNIsT.-As
the 4th of March draws near, the pangs of
dissolution .office-seems terribly to agi-
tate some of the Office. helders, who are ready
to take hold of almost anything that promises
to afford them an opportunity for revenge.
II is currently reported, in secession circles
that very important parsonage, who holds a
subordinate situation in the Patent Office
building, has offered his invaluable services to
his Excellency the Governor of Mississippi, to
resign his situation, $500 per annum, and
hoist the disunion cockade, and fght under the
lone star, against the stars and stripes--a flag
which he solemnly swore to support when he
was permitted to eschew his legal sovereign,
and become citizen of this happy country
a country which he is now desirous of seeing
rent asunder. A happy riddance to this me.
tropolis, and no doubt a valuable acquisition
10 the sovereign and independent State Of Mis-,
sissippi, will be this wouldbe traitor.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
UNION DEMONSTRATION AT PHnADELPl

UNION DEMONSTRATION AT PHILADELPHIA.
philadelphia, Dec. ll.-Potiphar Curtis, the
abolition lecturer, was announced to lecture
here to morrow night at Concert Hall, but as
the proprietors of the hall apprehended re:
newal Of the riot which occurred at the National
Hall, when Curtis spoke last in this city, in
eulogizing John Browns merits, they have re.
fused the use of the hall on the present occa-
sion. Mayor Henry has been in consultation
with the managers Of the lecture, and advised
them not to force Curtis on the public at the
present time, especially on the day which the
citizens have set apart for their grand Union
demonstration, when they desire to convince
the South that nortberners desire the protection
of their rights. The Mayor offered the com.
mittee the use Of five hundred policemen to
preserve order IL Curtis persists in lecturing,
but he advised them to desst as even this
force might not be sufficient to prevent riot.
Curtis's friends have therefore postponed his
lecture to some future period.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
Choice Groceries, Teas, Wines, and
LIQUORS,

T>HE undersigned respectfully calls the atten-
L tion of his friends and the public TO his
large and complete stock of Groceries, Teas,
Wines, and Liquors, which have been purchased
recently on the most favorable terms, and will
be disposed Of at q very small advance. His
Teas are selected by one of the oldest and most
experienced importers in the country, which en-
ables him always to furnish his customers with
q superior article. A very fne article of Oolong
Tea always on hand, at fifty cents per pound.
Purchasers will do well to call and see before
purchasing elsewhere.
JOSEPH W. DAVIS,
dec 5-lw Corner of Ninth and E SITS.
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Thursday, December IL, 1860.
SENATE

The Senate assembled to-day, at the usual
hour. After the reading of the Journal,
On motion Of Mr.. Bragg, it was ordered that
the House bill for the relief Of Mr.. Mcdowell
be recommtted to the Committee on Pensions,
Mr.. johnson, of Tennessee, introduced
joint resolution, proposing to the States Of the
Union, in accordance with the provisions Of the
Constitution, several amendments to that in
strument
He likewise proposed certain compromise
resolutions in relation to the fugitive slave law.
Several private claims presented and read.
Mr.. Iverson presented a bill for carrying out
the provision for paying the claims due certain
persons according to the treaties between this
country and Mexico.
Mr.. Hale thought it should be postponed, as
their claims have been satisfied.
Mr.. Slidell entered into an elaborate history
of the treaties and claims existing between the
United States and Mexico.
Pending which, our report closed.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order precisely at
twelve o'clock.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. T.
Il. Stockton.
The Journal Of yesterday was then read.
Mr.. Hughes was appointed on the Commit.
tee on Military Affairs, in the place of Mr.. Bon.
ham, resigned.
communication from the Treasury Depart
ment was received, which was referred.
Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, asked leave to have
read resolution in relation to the present con
ditiop Of the country, which, after repeating
aud endorsing the sentiments in relation to the
Union contained in Washington's farewell ad.
dress, declares that the election of Lincoln to
the Presidency is not O sufficient cause for q
dissolution, he having been elected in accord.
ance with the provisions Of the Constitution.
After the reading Of the resolution, Mr.. Cur
ry objected to its consideration at this time.
The consideration of the Pacific railroad bill
was then resumed, and was discussed by Mr..
Vandever and other gentlemen.
The consideration of this bill was suspended
to enable some amendments from the Senate
to the Treasury Note bill to be considered.
The bill was then taken up, to which the
Senate had proposed several amendments.
Most of these were agreed to.
Mr.. Montgomery was in favor Of referring
the Pacific railroad bill back to the Committee
on Public Lands.
Pending which, our report closed.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
STRAY HORSE.

Taken up by the subscriber as an estrsy,
BAY Horse, having a small white spot on his
forehead and white spots on his shoulder. Had
on a leather halter.
The owner Of the allowed described horse is re-
quested to prove property, pay charges, and take
him away. The horse has been put in Lang's
livery stable. JAMES s. FRIZZELL,
dec IL Georgetown.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
the Union as State, with or without slavery,

the Union as a State, with or without slavery,
as its Constitution may prescribe.
A. A provision that the citizens OF any State
or Territory, who may be the owners Of slaves,
shall be permitted to hold their slave property
while passing through, or temporarily residing
within, the Jurisdiction Of States whose Con.
stitutions do not recognise the institution Of
slavery.
5. 4 provision that any State, whose Legis
lature has enacted, or may hereafter enact,
Tvs defeating or impairing the right Of the
master to have his escaped slave delivered up
to him, according to the provisions of the fu
gitive slave law of 1850, shall not be entitled
10 representation 10 either House Of Congress,
until the repeal of such nullifying statute.
G. Provisions for the appointment by the
State authorities Of all Federal officers exer.
cisng their functions within the limits Of the
States.
I. Such further provisions as will secure to
the slaveholdng States, through their repre-
sentation in Congress, an absolute negation
upon all action Of Congress relating to the sub.
ject Of slavery.
8. A provision that all the above amend.
ments together with the existing provision for
slave representation upon the three.ffths basis,
shall forever be irrepealable and unsmendable.
Mr.. Larrabee, of Wisconsin, offered reso
luton recommending call Of a Convention
by the several States, to the end that the peo-
pie may thus be enabled to confer together in
the manner provided in the establishment Of
the Government and adopt such measures as
in their wisdom may promote the common vel.
fare of the States.
All of the above propositions were read and
referred to the select committee of thirty three.
= Mr.. Sherman, from the Committee Of Ways
and Means, reported bill making appropria-
tions for supplying deficiencies.
The House adjourned.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
DEPARTMENT NEWS.

ARMY.-By order of Colonel T. T. Fauntle.
roy an escort Of eight men and sergeant,
under command of Maj or Ruff, will accompany
Mrs. Captain George McLain widow of the
gallant Captain McLain, of the mounted rifles,
who fell SO ne time since, it will be remembered,
in fight with the Indsns) to Fort Larned, and
from there Major Ruff will escort Mrs. McLain
to Baltimore, and then report to the Adjutant
General in Washington.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas, Assistant Adju-
tant, will accompany the General.in.chief to
Washington.
LAND OFFICE.-The General Land Office on
the 9th instant, issued two of the patents in
the long contested case, of what is known as
the Portland City claims" in Oregon.
The parties to this contest we're the corporate
authorities of the city of Portland, claiming
under an entry made in virtue Of the town site
law Of 1874, and Stark, Lownsdale, Chapman
Il Coffin, each claiming under the donation act
of 1850. Besides the patents above referred
to, each of the other individuals named is en-.
titled to patent for the portion Of the disputed
tract awarded to him, under the decision Of the
Department, which will be issued as soon as the
Oregon land officers can be heard from, and
some slight amendments made in their official
returns.
PERsoNAL.-Hon. r. W. johnson, of Ark
and Lieut.. Semple and DR.. Washington, U. s.
N, are at Browns.
Judge Slosson, Of New York, Hon. Thomas
Ewing, of Ohio, and Com. James Alden, of the
navy, are at Willards'.
Rev. E. W. Sehon, Missionary Secretary of
the Southern Methodist Church, is at Kirk
woods.
New JERSEY RAILROADS.&C. bill is to be in
troduced at the next session of the New Jersey
Legislature, to provide for the Incorporation of
company to construct a direct line Of indie
pendent railway, from suitable point on the
Delaware river, opposite Philadelphia, to a
suitable point on the Hudson river, opposite
New York, with double tracks, complete sta.
tions, ferries and landings, with fare to be re-
stricted to two dollars passenger for mail and
express trains, which shall run from city to
city in three hours, and to one dollar and fifty
cents and one dollar per passenger, in trains
running the entire route in four or five hours,
respectively, securing the right to any lateral
road to intersect such main trunk road, and
have its passengers transported thereon at not
more than two cents mile, with other restric.
tions and privileges preserving the faith and
revenues of the State. The road to be called
the Main Trunk Railway of New jersey" and
the capital authorized for its construction TO be
three millions of dollars, with power to double
the same.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13

SEcRETARYsHIP OF THE TREAsURY-The
President yesterday sent to the Senate the
name of Hon. Philip Francis Thomas, of Mary
land, as Secretary of the Treasury, which was
unanimously confirmed without the customary
reference. Mr.. Thomas was formerly Governor
of Maryland, subsequently collector of the port
of Baltimore, and at present Commissioner of
Patents
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
THE KANSAS TROUBLES.

Learentoorth, Dec. live have informa.
ton from the scene of trouble to the llth inst.
Large parties OF troops from Fort Leavenworth
had moved to Mound City, there joining the
were made to arrest Jamison, but neither he
nor Montgomery could be found. The rumors
of Montgomery entrenchment and resistance
are simply absurd. The inhabitants of Mound
City and vicinity were much excited, fearing
harsh treatment from the Federal authorities.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
GREAT BARGAINS AT THE PEOPLES
CLOTHING STORE,

No. 4O6 Seventh street, near E.
T AM now offering my large stock of Clothing,
l. Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Gaps, at re-
markably low prices, in order to decrease my
large stock.
N. B. All persons in want Of Clothing and
Furnishing Goods will find it greatly to their
advantage to give me a call, as l am determined
to sell lower than any other house in town.
Don't forget the name and number.
J. h. SMITH, Clothier,
dec lin 46o Seventh st., oP. Post Office.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE.

Omaha, Dec. 10-The House to-day passed
bill to prohibit slavery in the Territory, there
being but two dissenting votes. The bill will
be considered in the Council tomorrow, and
will probably pass that body in few days.
and Pacific Telegraph companies have been
introduced, and will doubtless become laws.
Snow fell yesterday to the depth of eight
inches, and the weather is now moderately
cold.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
WRIT OF MANDAMUs AGAINST A GOVERNOR.

Louisville, Dec. ll.-Governor Magoffn has
ordered a motion in the Supreme Court for
writ of mandamus against Governor Denni.
son, of Ohio, growing out Of the latter's refusal
to surrender fugitive upon the requisition
from the Executive of Kentucky. If the mo-
ton fails, other steps will be Immediately ia.
ken,
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
MERCHANT TAILORING.

TNHE advertiser respectfully invites the atten-
l. ton of his friends and the public in general
to his new stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings.
He has always on hand goods suitable for the
season, which he would be pleased to make up
to order on as liberal terms as any other estab-
lishment in this city.
L. M. DREW, Agent,
street, next to Bank OF Washington.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1860-12-13

We have received from the publishers, T. B.
Peterson 4 Brothers, of Philadelphia, the
"Counterfeit Detector" for December Is. 1t
is filed with just such matters as are interest.
ing to every business man at this time.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13

The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgeto,on, d. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1881
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE!
TINE Stockholders and Directors embrace MANY
L of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING, Secretary.
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent.
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill. Box 454, City Post Office. Orders
attended to Immediately. Losses paid promptly.
Care for home, and home will care for US.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Thursday, December 13, 1860.

HS- We shall on Monday next issue this
paper in the morning, instead of the afternoon,
as at present.
We are induced to do this from the fact that
our subscription is so largely on the increase,
that we find it impossible to serve our subscri-
bsrs with the papers at a reasonable hour in
the afternoon.
In making this change we incur additional
expense; but, as it will be the only penny
morning paper issued in this city, it will give
it very extensive circulation, aud consequent
ly must command large share Of advertising
patronage.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mr.. II. .. 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., 1860-12-13
MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Ro1bury Dec. II. - Charles W. CASTOR,
Unionist, was elected mayor yesterday by 200
plurality.
CharLestotpn, Dec. ll.-Horace G.. Hutch
ins, Unionist, was elected mayor yesterday by
724 majority.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
D. KoLBs BALsAMIC LUNG INvIGoRAToR.

A CERTAIN CURE for Coughs, Colds, AHsc-
n tions of the Throat and Lungs. A trial
will make every one its frie, d, being agreeable
to take, and certain to cure. Price so ct nts.
For sale by Messrs. Gilman, Stott, Clark,
Wright, Nairn, Ford, Kidwell, Thompson, Ridge
ly, Moore, Major, &c. nov 26
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
8. T. SHUMAN,
CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST,

Corner Of Sirth street and Pennsylpdntd
arenue, under the Clarendon Hotel,
PESPECTFULLY begs leave to inform his old
IL customers and the public in general, that
having located at the above stand, he will be
happy to supply their wants in his line Of busi-
ness. dec Sly
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
THE INDIAN TROUBLES.

Fort Ktarney, Dec. lO.-Capt. Steele, with
his company OF infantry, returned last night
from Cottonwood Springs, where he met the
Sioux Indians. They refuse to come here TO
make q treaty with the commander, and talk
of war in the spring, to avenge the death Of
the son of the chief Of the Ogalulu tribe, on
the 9th November, by the citizens Of Denver.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
patronage

eJ" The National Republican has been
published but little over two weeks, and now
has circulation in this city larger than that
of any other paper with the exception of one,
and is increasing each day.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
PROPOSITION TO SEND EX.PREsIDENT FILLMORE
ON MISSION TO SOUTH CAROLINA.

buffalo, Dec. IA meeting of some three
hundred prominent citizens was held here last
evening, for the purpose Of requesting Ex Pres.
ident Fillmore to proceed to South Carolina as
messenger of peace. The appointed com.
mittee waited on Mr. Fillmore, who expressed
the warmest sympathy with the object of the
meeting, but said he had been invited to attend
meeting of the prominent conservative men Of
the State shortly, and should feel bound to
await the result Of their deliberations.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
|. SNYDER.
Plumber and Gas Filter

WILL introduce Gas and Water upon the
w most liberal terms, at the shortest notice,
and will Guaranty satisfaction.
He has on hand lot Of Cooking and other
Stoves, which he will sell at less than cost. Call
and see him. Remember the place, southeast
corner Of Twelfth and F streets. nov 26-lm
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
EXCITEMENT AT INDEPENDENCE, MO.

q. independence, Dec. IA party Of four men
went to the house of Mr.. Morgan Walker, stu.
ated about eight miles from this city, to demand
of him his money and negroes. Mr. Walker,
having been notified yesterday that such a
demand would be made, called some of his
neighbors to his assistance. As soon as the
robbers made their appearance, they were fired
apon, and one was killed and another wounded.
The wounded man and the other two of the
party made their escape. The sheriff Of the
county and posse Of men are in pursuit of
them. The robbers are from Kansas, and
we're betrayed by man whom they had pressed
into aiding them. There is a great deal of ex.
citement existing here in regard to the affair,
and should the robbers be caught, no doubt
they will be summarily punished.
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
CITY STEAM FIRE.wooD7MILLs AND

CITY STEAM FIRE.woOD7MILLS AND
COAL DEPOT,
Foot Of Se0enteenth street, belop War Dept.
KINDLING and Stove-wood prepared to suit
~ the wants of each customer.
Coal kept in coal-houses, protected from the
weather, and delivered free from dirt and other
impurities. 2,240 pounds to the ton.
7. J. h W. NJ. GAIT,
Office 282 Penn. av., bet Eleventh
dec 6-l0t and Twelfth SITS.
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HAVANA PAL ACE. "

ALEXANDER W. MOODY,
NEW CIGAR STORE, No. 42s Seventh street,
~ between G and H streets. Wholesale and
retail dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, and
everything pertaining to q frst-class Tobacco
business.
Goods delivered to any part of the city free of
charge. dec l0-3t
The national Republican., 1860-12-13
CTION,
The Potomac Fire Insurance Compan

"Now let those insure who meier insured before,
And those who have, let them insure the more''