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The national Republican., 1861-07-18

And whereas the said convention, as amend.
ed, has been duly ratified on both parts and the
respective ratifcations of the same were ex.
changed at Washington on the Gfth instant, by
Lewis Cass, Secretary of State of the United
States, and Sehor Rafael Pombo Charge d'AE
faires ad interim of the Granadian Confederacy,
on the part Of their respective governments.
Now, therefore, be it known, that |, JAMES
BUCHANAN, President of the United States
Of America, have caused the said convention
to be made public to the end that the same,
and every clause and article thereof, may be
observed and fulfilled with good faith by the
United States and the citizens thereof.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand, and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed. Done at the city of
Washington, this eighth day Of Novem.
L. 8. Der in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty, and of the in.
dependence Of the United States Of
America the eighty fifth.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
By the President:
LEWIS CAss, Secretary of State.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
TEETH.

MI LOOMS, N. D., the inventor and patentee
lvl. of the Mineral Plate Teeth, attends per-
sonally at his Office in this city.
Many persons can wear these teeth who can
not wear others, and no person can wear others
who cannot wear these.
Persons calling at my Office can be accommo.
dated with any style and price Of Teeth they may
desire; but to those who are particular, and wish
the purest, cleanest, strongest, and most perfect
i@nturo that art can produce the Mineral Plato
will be more fully warranted
Rooms in this city--No. 33s Pa. avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets Also 9o7 Arch
street, PhilHdelphis, mar l5-ly
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
ON and after Thursday, May l6, 1861, passen-
" ger trains between Washington and Balti-
more will run as follows
Leave Washington at Ais and ITO A. NJ, and
2.3o and 5.45 P. NJ, arriving at Baltimore at
$50 and $50 A. NJ, and 400 and 7.3O P. NJ.
Leave Baltimore at 4.2O and $40 A. NJ, and 3.45
and P. NJ, arriving at Washington at 6.lO
and 1910 A. NJ, and 5.25 and Gas P. M.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at ITO
A. M and b.45 P. M, and Baltimore at $40 A
NJ. and P. M make direct connections for An
napolis at the Junction.
Trains leave Annapolis for Baltimore and
Washington at $50 A. N. and 4.l5 P. NJ.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at Ais
and ITO A. M and ESQ P. NJ, make direct con-
nections at Baltimore for Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, and all other points North.
All articles of freight (not contraband of war;
will be transported over the line. Tonnage trains
will leave Baltimore at 4.20 A. NJ. Loave Wash
ington at P. II.
By order Of the Secretary of War:
THOS. A. SCOTT,
May left General Manager.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
MILITARY TRAPPINGS!

DNHE subscriber has on hand and is prepared
| to make at short notice,
Military Saddles and Rridlss, -
Saddle Housings,
Officers Sword Belts,
Rsversacks and Knapsacks,
Pistol Holsters--all sizes,
Coat and Blanket Straps,
Trunks and Camp Chests,
&c, &C. &c, &C,
at his Trunk, Saddle, and Harness Mandatory,
No. 499 Seventh street,
below General Post Office,
June 22--lm JAMES 8. TOPHAM
The national Republican., 1861-07-18

OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EoUlpAGE,
Corner Of Howdrd and Mercer Streets,
New York, July g. 1861.
=. EALED PROPOSALS are invited and will be
~ received at this office until the lst Of Au-
gust next for making by contract the following
Army Clothing, to be made OF materials furnish
ed by the Government, the articles to be deliv-
cred at the United States DdPot Of Army Cloth
ing and Equipage in this city. That is to say
200, 900 infantry forage caps.
900 infantry uniform coats.
100000 blue flannel sack coats.
10000 trowsers.
s00,O 900 flannel shirts.
100000 drawers.
200, 900 grestcoats.
200, 900 leather stocks.
The above articles must be as we'll made in
every respect as the sealed patterns in this office,
where they may be examined. All articles made
under contracts herein invited, will be received
under rigid inspection, made by sworn inspectors
appointed by authority Of the United States.
Proposals will be preferred for each kind of
garment separately, and for moderate, though
not small quantities of each. Bidders will state
the quantities they will contract for, and the
shortest periods within which deliveries will be
made.
Each bidder in his proposals will distinctly
state his place Of business, and the names ad-
dres, and responsibility of'two persons proposed
US sureties for the material delivered, and the
quality of the work required and be will also
sta.a the shortest periods within which delivery
will be made,
BidB for clothing will be accepted only from
tsilors in extensive business dealers in clothing
accustomed to en-, ,,loy many operatives in that
line.
IL is to be distinctly understood that contracts
are not transferable without the consent of the
proper authority, and that any sale assignment,
or transfer without such consent, Except under
process Of law will be regarded as an aban-
document for which the contractor and his sure
ties will be held responsible
Delivery of clothing is to commence ten days
after the material shall have been issued, and
the whole contracted for Is to be promptly de-
livered according to the terms of each CO tract
Payment will be made on the delivery OF one half
ofthe amount ofary article contracted for, provid
ed appropriations for that purpose be made by Con-
gress but one e-tenth oil the amount due for each
delivery shall be retained till the contract is COM
pleted and the sum retained shall be forfeited to
the United States in case Of deiaicatcn or nom
fufllment by the contractor.
Forms of proposals and guarantee will be fur
nished on application to this Office; and no pro-
posal will be considered that does not conform
| thereto.
Proposals will be endorsed, proposals for
Manufacturing Army Supplies" and will bo ad-
dressed to
Major D. H. VINTON,
Quartermaster U. S. Army, N. Y.
jy l5-td Box 3,29s Post Office.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
OFFICE OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER,

OFFICE OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
SOLDIERS HOME,
Near The city Of Washington.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until Monday, moon, the 29th of July,
1861, for the construction of two buildings at the
Soldiers Home somewhat similar to the two
now there known as officers quarters
The plans and specifications may be examined
at this office, where all information relative to
the location aud character of the buildings will
be given.
Every offer for the construction Of these build
ings must he accompanied by responsible writ
ten guaranty that, If the bid should be accepted,
the party or parties will, within ten days, enter
into an obligation, with good and sufficient Sc
curity, to erect the proposed buildings according
TO the plans and specifications which have been
or may hereafter be furnished and adopted
The proposals will state the difference between
facing the walls with white stone or marble, sim
liar to the buildings already erected, or facings
with the best pressed bricks or bidders may, In
addition, make such proposals as to other mate
riRls as their experience may suggest
In deciding Oh the bids, regard will be had to
the materials offered, and the right will be re-
served by the Board of Commissioners Of the
Soldiers Home to accept such offers only as may
be deemed most advantageous for the institu-
ton; and also to reject the whole should none
of them be deemed acceptable.
All bids to be sealed and endorsed proposals
for Building" and addressed to
BENJAMIN KING,
Asst Surgeon, Secretary and Treasurer.
july 3-dtd
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
Arrangement Of the Mails.
AT TIM

WASHINGTON CITY POST OFFICE.
Tho NoRTHERN MAIL closes at o'clock and at
Q o'clock P. NJ. daily, and arrives at Clio A, NJ
and at 6 P. NJ, daily.
The WESTERN MAIL closos at | o'clock P. NJ,
and arrives at 1890 O'Clock A. NJ, daily.
The NORTHWESTERN MAIL closes at | o'clock
P. NJ, and at o'Clocl; P NJ daily, and arrives
at $40 A. M and P. M, daily.
The ALEXANDRIA MAIL closes al 4.3O +. NJ,
and arrives at 8 O'Clock =. NJ.
Letters and papers for Offices in the following
counties in Western p"9iatu, are sent daily to
Wheeling for distribution
Barbour, Berkeley, Brooks, Braxton, Cabell,
Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Hancock,
Hampshire, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Lewis,
Marion, Marshall, Monongala, Ohio Preston,
Pleasants, Putnam, Roane, Randolph, Richie,
Taylor Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel, Wood, Webster,
and Wayne.
The letters for Tennessee are forwarded to
Louisvillc, Kentucky.
The office will open for delivery at o'clock
A, NJ, daily, and closes at $50 P. NJ, daily, ex.
ccpt on Sunday, when it will open Mt and close
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, opening again at P NJ,
and remaining open till =. NJ,
LEWIS CLEPHANE,
Pogmagtrr
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
IMPORTANT TO MILITARY OFFICERS.

IMPORTANT IU MlLlThRl OFFlCERS.
An indispensable Article for the CAM
paign.
A TRUNK WITH COUCH, MOSQUITO, AND
FLY NET ATTACHED
Shonys Patent Army Trunk and Portable Bedstead
Combined.
T1HIS new and admirable invention consists of
L Trunk, in two sections, opening endways,
and when opened, by means of very simple ar
rangement, can be transformed into comfortable
couch, G feet inches long, with ensmelled cloth
covered curled-hair mattress, and overhung by
light frame. work for musquito net or oil-cloth
covering TO shed rain, all readily adjusted, with
out disturbing the contents of the trunk. Can be
prepared for sleeping or put up for travelling in
two minutes with ease. When closed, il only
occupies space of 2S inches long, l9 wide, and
l9 high, and forms comfortable seat 1t is
made in the strongest and most durable style,
and will stand any wear and tear TO which it can
be subjected. Being waterproof, it can be spread
out in the rain or mud, If necessary. Each sec
ton affords clear space inside for clothes, of
263 inches long, ls wide, and high. 1t has
been examined by a large number Of army Off
GERS, all of whom, without exception pronounce
it just the thing, and none who consult economy,
convenience, comfort and health will be with
out one. Besides, when in general use, it will
save the transportation of a vast deal of lug
gage.
Price of the trunk, with Mattress musquito
Net, and Duck Cover, all complete $25. Orders
by mail or express, accompanied by the cash,
will be promptly attended to, and the Trunk for
warded by express to any point.
Inventor and Manufacturer, W. B. STRONG,
No. l Warren street, corner Broadway, New
Yerk. Agent for the District of Columbia and the
South, A. S. GARNER, salesroom 1888 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Washington, D. G., to either of
whom orders can be addressed. jy l3-lw
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
THE UNION WILL STAND, NO MATTER
WHO'S PRESIDENT

CONSEQUENTLY, I 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. I also call attention to the Painting of
Roofs and Brick Walls.
All of the above I will do as cheap ss 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
M. .PARKERS Painting Establishment, No. SO |
SO II 90 III Louisiana avenue north sido, be-
tween Sixth and evcnth streets.
IS. Signs put up free of charge, as usual.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
Gunboats for the Western Rivers.

QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, June II, 1861.
DR0POSALS are invited for constructing
l. GunbOats upon the Western rivers.
Specifications will be Immediately prepared,
and may be examined at the Quartermaster's
Office at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and at this
Office.
Proposals from boat-builders and engine
builders alone will be considered.
Plans submitted by bidders will be taken into
consideration. N. G. METGS,
Quartermaster General United States.
iune l9--
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
C. M. ALEXANDER,

attorney and Counsellor at Patent Laao, and
Solicitor of Patents.
Patent cases examined FREQ of charge
Applications conducted upon conditional fees
Advice on points OF law and infringement
given.
Arguments prepared, aud htigated cagos con.
Quoted in the courts
Office, corner of Seventh and + streetg, Wash
ington D. O.
Refer to Hon. F. P. BLAIR, jun, Hon WIlLIAN
Fl. ENGLISH, Hon. DANIEL E. SoMEs.
feb l9-Gm
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
GAS FIXTURES.

WE have in store and are daily receiving,
w GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered in this market. We in
vito citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that wo have the best-selected stock in
Washington.
All work 10 the above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended TO.
MYERS 4 MCGHAN,
mar 2O-6m 376 D street.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
BOYS CLOTHING

BOYS CLOTHING.
WE have received within the last day or two
w a large assortment OF BOYS SPRING
CLOTHING, embracing all styles Of low-priced,
medium, and fine qualities which We are selling
al very low prices for cash.
WALL, STEPHENS, h CO.,
322 Penn. avenue, between Ninth
may 20 and Tenth streets;
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
com G ES S H LII
SARATOGA SPRINGS.

OHNAIUUH SF FN1NU5.
L HIS well-known hotel, which has received 50
l. generous Il patronage from the public, is
now open for the season.
The ample grounds of tho hotel adjoin those
of Congress Spring
A fine band of music is attached to the hotel.
The table will be supplied, as formerly, with
all the luxuries OF the season.
The proprietors will spare no effort to main
tain and augment the high character which Con-
gress Hall has maintained for 80 many years.
HATHORNE h McMlCHAEI.
Saratoga Springs, June 10, 1861.
juno 25--2m
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
A LARGE STOCK OF GOODS
TO BE SOLD

TO BE SOLD
AT A GREAT SACRIFICE
HAVING DETERMINED To CLOSE BUSI
IL ness my enIire stock Of fine Dress Goods
will he so!d at cot.
Fancy Silks, Lace, Man'illas. ana SAa"ls, loss
than cost
All kinds of domestic goods at greatly reduced
prices.
ALSO,
Carpeting Oil Cloth, and Straw Matting will
be sold at cost.
Btay" District, Eastern, and Northern Money
takea at par W. W. BURDETTE,
No, 35l Seventh street, between
July s-2w and streets.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18

U. y. MILITARY ROUTE--SPEClAL NOTICE.
On SUNDAY the trains will leave the Depot
at ITO A. N. and 2.3O P. NJ for Philadelphia
and New York. Trains will arrive at 6.lO A. NJ.
and 54b P. NJ THOMAS A. SCOTT,
may 81 General Manager
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
G.. W. GOODALL,

Plumber and Gas and Steam Filter
t64 Sspenth street, near Canal Bridge, Washington
A LII orders executed at the shortest notice, In
n the most substantial manner, and on rea-
sondJle terms.
fe7SonHl attention given 10 every department
OF the business. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
Summer Clothing Al Reduced Prices.

summer Clothing Al Reduced Prices.
NJ II oner our large a.-oIlment Of thin Sum
w mer Clothing At reduced prices Our
stock embraces all styles aud qualities of Gem
temen's, Youths, and Boys Wearing Apparel, of
the mos, desirable and fashionable STYLES.
Also, Shirts and Furnishing Goods in rreat
variety
Clothing made TO order al the shortest not;ce
WALL, STEPHENS CO,
1922 Pennsylvania avenue
Jy iC bet 9th and 10th sts
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
CHEZ ASST QuARTERMAsrER's OFFICE,

WdSAngton, D. O., jug 4, SCI
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until ~ NJ on the 10th inst, 10 turnBh
(20,0O0) twenty thousand bushels oil oats TO be
delivered st the railroad depot Of a, G street
wharf, Washington, d. c., on or before a0th day
of July, 1861.
The oats TO he received by weight AT the rate
of (32) thirty-two pounds to the bushel, and to
be put up in good substantial sacks of about two
bushels each, free of additional cost to the Gov.
crnmcnt.
The bids 10 be endorsed Proposals for Oats"
Good H. a"tiicient security will be required for
tho iI.nIment Of the contract
Tire Assistant Quartermaster reserves the rghi
70 rcJest all lids that may be deemed too high
Payment ~ be made when all the oats are de-
Delivered. D. Ii. RUCKER,
juiy I'd Asst QnartUrmaGter U s. A.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
THE CELEBRATED ARABIAN STALLION

THE CELEBRATED ARABIAN STALLION,
1.-THE DEY OF ALGIERS,"
LNOR the improvement Of stock, will stand the
L ensuing season, commencing the lst day Of
April, and ending on the lst day Of July, at the
following places: At the subscribers stables in
Georgetown, on Mondays, Wednesdays, end Fri
days, and atMcChisley's Store, on Seventh street
road, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Fer further
particulars, see handbills
HIRAM WRIGHT, Proprietor,
spr2 Georgetown, D. O.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
THE LARGEST COACH FACTORY
IN WASHINGTON
SIXTY CARRIAGES NOW ON HAND,
AND
FOR SALE

'l,HOSE in want OF Buggy, Rockawsy, or
l. Carriage of any description, should not fail
to call and examine my assortment before pur.
chasing. My vehicles are all made Of the hest
materials, in the latest styles, and by the best
workmen this country can producei and will
sell them at as low prices as those Of sn inerior
quality can be purchased for in any of the North
ern cities.
VEHICLES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
Made to order at the shortest notice,
D6-And Warranted 10 Gioe Sdtisfaehon. -Sls1
Repairing promptly attended to.
GEORGE X. HALL,
Southwest corner of Pa. avenue
apr ely and Thirteen and a. half street.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
~ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
ut No, 46o Seventh street, Opposite the Post
Office, feb 28-6m
The national Republican., 1861-07-18

Ut FOR SALE-Lot Five, in square lOa2
- containing about ~ 900 square iool. Pric6
three cent? per foot. Apply ut tilS Office.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
NEW PAPER-HANGlNG STORE.
FRANCIS WILMER,
u p Fl OILS II l. r r. X,

French, English, and American Paper.
Hangings and Window Shades,
No. 3G5 New York av., bet. 10th and llth sts,
WASHINGTON CITY.
All work personally attended 10 and satislac-
torily guaranteed. feb ls-6m
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
GEORGE EINOLF,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER

No 80 E street, bet. l0M and llM sta.,
WASHINGTON, D. q.
mar lG--Gm
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
ARMY SUPPLIES.

OFFICE OF ARMY CLOTHING AND EoUrPAGg,
Corner Of HoWdrd and Mercer Streets,
NetO York, Juiy 8, 1861.
The national Republican., 1861-07-18
ARTICLE ".

The commission herein provided shall termi.
Gate its iaborA N nine months rr-m and ipcIn.
ding the day Of ITS organization; shall keen an
accurate record of ita proceedings, and NAV
appoint secretary to assist IN the tranaacton
Of its business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-02
Ok REWARD.
augsl-si
TRUsTEE'S SALE.

Whereas, J. A. Bishop and Alice Bishop. his wife,
by their Deed ofTrust dated January ith $780, con-
yeyed 10 Robert H. Gilmore, In trust, tho
described real estate In the county OF Lee aud state Or
Iowa. viz the west half OF the south quarter OF
section fi0,) except AID quarter acres
and the N half ofthe w. OF the N. w. OF section
nheen {5l oil being In Tow nshp sixty sir ,U6) Range
Ave, containing In all ninety eight and fourth
acres 70 secure the payment ofa certain promssory
note therein described. for the OF n nd
i've hundred and nfty six dollars and eighty -seven
cent? ~ $50 gu with ten per cent per inter-
est after maturity and aso the cost and expenses Of
said trust.
And whereas. the principal sum In said note men
toned - due and unpaid Together with there
on from February Is 1861; and. whereas, the said ].
Bishop has made dufs ult In sad payment N per the
siIputatons OF saId note and Decd ef Tru 4;
Therefore, Robert H Gilmore, Trustee sfore-
said, by direction OF the holders Of said as
thereunto BY said Deed OF Trust empowered. will sell
the real estate above described public sale for cash
70 the ghesi bidder In front Of my once, the City
OF heoknk, In said county, Monday, the 30th day
OF September, fe6l, bei~ the hours OF ociock A.
m and O'Clock p. IN. and CONNIE ncinv at o'clock
p m. OF said day to satisfy said demand and the coss
ofsaid Trust. ROBERT III. GfLLMORE
Aug 81, Tidim Trustee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-02
The NAVAL Eek - nlst m -. % . bel
TFssps Quavsett0g.

Fort Monroe, Aug. 20.
The gun boat Iroqoois from the b!ackAde
of Savannah arrived last evening. Ste 70
ports having heard heavy esnnonsding shen
Of Hssteras inlet, and also spoke : .trig
which had met the Federal feet. We have
no other Intelligence Of the expsdision.
Ons OF ths Ooofedsrats prisoners ssssiesd
for some days 81 Old Point, expressed the
opinion that the Federal vessels sould be
hlo~n up by Sub marine batteries which Lit.
Marry hss placed 10 Hstsssss inlet snd osber
points on the Carolina cosst.
Since the quarrel between the AIshaua
and Virginia troops 1t Yorktown, which r.
sulsed 10 the killing Of men, jhs W. seei
msots hsve been ssnsferred TO Norfolk
The Alsbsnisns accused the latter Of COW
ardice.
This sosning snall secession ting, mount.
ed With ri6sd brsas cannon, ran oct from
Norfolk % ~ishis q miles o. Newport News
Shs 6red . shots 1t the u. 8. frigats Sa-
venDah. No persons we're injured. The tue
Vas 10 range Of but Two Of the Ssvanaah',
Esus sad 6swysFs' ri6ed cannon on shore
When thsy we're brought TO beer on her shs
ran dosn tosards Old Poios and Ared toe
shelis. one Of which exploded near the Sem
mole end the other close 80 the Rip Raps. -
The 6rs vas ressrned, whereapou che 70
trssssd behind 0ewaii's Point.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-02
q he Cote Gitn.
EEoKuK, MONDAY. SEPT 9.


fGACe fatty ~ AShs~SAy
Ii eeems that there 10 Peace Party in Ken.
lucky o. veil as in Iowa, and while We csn
detect little difference in the hypocri,icsl
knavery OF the Magofhnites Of Kentucky and
the Maboneyi,es OF Iowa. the former certain.
" have tho advantage in bravery.
Prentice, OF the Louisville Journal, noti-
ces the Peace Patriots Of Kentucky after the
following fashion:
"To night the peace mer, as they call
themselves, hold another meeting IN Louis.
Vile. To. night they make their promised
display Of roset,es and white flags. When
it is considered who the leaders are, their
movement muss be confessed to be the nost
impudent and shameless device ever got up
BY unser upulous and broken. down politi.
cians. They are the most violent secession
lists, the bitteress disunionists, the 6ercest
Ere eaters among US. Their rosettes are to
be pinned upon bosons raging for carnage.
The whole object OF their cry Of pence il
war. The trick they are trying to practice
upon honorable men 10 ~ transparent and
contemplate ~ it 10 violeat"
And 10 another arsicle the editor says thai
the chief operator in the peace meeting start
ed the next morning after it was held with
JEFF. Davis' commission, (Which be had II
bis pocket the night before,) - Quarter
master in the Tennessee rebel army.