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The national Republican., 1861-02-05
GAS FIXTURES!
THE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER OFFERED

IN THIS CITY
'INHOSE who desire to select from new patterns,
l. with the advantage of reduction in prices,
will call early and examine.
We would also call the attention Of persons
about introducing gas into their dwellings to our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices,
for this branch of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
26o Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 26 ]. W. THOMPSON h co.
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Virginia Legislature.

Richmond, FEB. 4.-The Senate to-day voted
to return the Minnesota resolutions, without re.
ply. A resolution was adopted, that, in the
opinion of this General Assembly, there is no
just ground for believing that citizens Of Vir.
ginia mediate an attack on or seizure of the
Federal property, or an invasion Of the District
of Columbia, and that all preparations to re.
sist the same are unnecessary, SO far as this
State is concerned.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05

"Now let those insure who ne'er insured before,
And tho ,e who nave, let them insure the moren
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgetown, ID. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1881
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.
TTNHE 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 hors will care for US.
nov 26
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North Carolina Legislature.

Rateigh, FeJ THE House passed to day,
unanimously, a resolution declaring that in case
a reconciliation fails, North Carolina goes with
the other slave States.
The Legislature will shortly adjourn, aid
perhaps await further results.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05
From New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. l.-There are flying re.
ports here of fighting at Fort Pickens, in con
sequence Of an attempt by the Brook yn to land
troops; but they need confirmation.
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Financial.

New York, Fec. 4.-Stocks higher and buoy.
ant. Chicago and Rock Island, 53l; Illinois
Central, shares, 69! Michigan Southern, 2S E;
New YORK Central, 76s ; Hudson River Rail
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A, HUBNER'S

DRESS-MAKING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. SOC Eleventh street, 6et,peen Pennsyivania ape-
nue. and l. street.
A LII kinds Of Ladies' Garments, Dresses,
II Cloaks, Mantelets, Sacks, 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
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INTERIOR ADORNMENTS.
PAPER NGIN G s,
OF ALL GRADES AND PRICES.

OF ALL GRADES AND PRICES.
WARRANTED Gold Band Window Shades,
w Buff, Green, and Blue Holland Shades, all
sizes, made to order.
Also, handsome assortment of Picture Cord
and Tassels, all sizes and colors.
Purchasing for cash, and allowing no old stock
to accumulate, persons needing the above goods
will find it to their advantage to give me call.
All work executed and superintended by
practical men, who have served a regular ap-
premiership at their trade.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay required
Please give me a call. Remember the number.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 4s6 Seventh street, eight doors above
nov 26 Odd Fellows Hall.
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PURsl PURsii FUaSiij

HAVE now ready for exhibition and sale my
stock OF FURS, TO which invite the atten-
ton OF the ladies. have taken great care In
the selection, and feel assured they arc 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.
I solicit call from the ladies', and every effort
will be made to please.
All Furs sold by their real names, aud war.
ranted to be as represented.
JAMES Y. DAVIS, =
nov 20 late Todd 4 Co.
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Michiran Lepislature.

Detroit, FeJ 3.-In the Senate yesterday
resolution, authorizing the Governor to appoint
five commissioners to Washington, was reject
ed-yeas 10, nays 10.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05
Arrival of the Storeship Supply at Phil :
adelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 4.-The storeship Supply,
from Pensacola, has arrived here, with the wife
of Lieutenant Slemmer and the officers, troops,
employees, &C., from the Warrington navy yard,
who we're released on parol, and taken off un.
der flag of truce.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05
Texas Legislature.

Neu Orleans, Feb. 2.-The lower House Of
the Texas Legislature have passed a bill legal.
izing the State Convention under the bill OF
rights.
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Louisiana Convention,

Nc,o Orleans, FEB. 2.-In the Convention to.
day, resolutions to establish standing army
were made the special order for Tuesday.
The resolution with regard to citizenship was
referred.
resolution was introduced to inquire into
the expediency of exempting from taxation for
five years capital and property employed in
manufacturing.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05
Wines, Brandies, &c.

Wines, Brandies. &c.
Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies,
Fine Old India Madeira, IA very superior article,
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Msraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low by
BROWNING l. KEATING,
353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-05
Surrender of Revenue Cutter.

SURRENDER OF NtVtHue CuCCpT.
Mobile, Ala, FEB. 2.-The revenue cutter
Cass has been surrendered to the State author
tiles.
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nov &c
TO EPICURES.

TO EPICURES.
WATER TERRAPINS, Wild Ducks Of
~ all kinds, and Game 10 season, for sale BY
J. G. STEWART, at his stand, No. 322 Centre
half street, Island, near the Long Bridge.
ian lin
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Chartered by Congress-.

THE 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 insurng with this Company.
ULYSSES WARD, President
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS.
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISw1CK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY,
7. J. MAGRUDER, J. G. McKELDEN,
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (north) the Bank of WASH
ington. nov 26
TNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
l. Bathing Sponges, Velvet SpOnges, Bath
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubins Soaps and Extracts
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazin's Soaps and Extracts.
Phalons 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 at GILMAN'S
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand, as above. dec
The national Republican., 1861-02-05

DR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi-
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. 1913 4 st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth SITS. west. jan 3-3m
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GERMANlA HOTEL.

JOSEPH GERHARDTS, Germania Hotel and
y Restaurant, No. 34d c 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
inger, Mumm, and Heidsick with the best Of
other Liquors nov 80
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Massachusetts, Clear Mess Pork

FOr sale low by
BROWNING l. HEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
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PROTECT ION ,

Snow let those insure who ne'er insured before,
And tho ,e who nave, let them insure the more.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-09
MARRIED.

erick Maryland on TUESDAY. the 5th inst at IL
o'clock q m bI thu Rev. d.. Dieh, CHAR EJ
Miss NAOMI, dsu shter Of Daniel KOlb, Ess.
In this city, on the 5th instant by the Rev. @. H.
Hal, Lieut. : BIN M. son, % .; :: ArtI-
Bradley Waller, ESQ Of this city.
i this CIT, on III. It'll instant, by Rev Father
MsgSi;e; Joan Msi.EOD, Esq, to Miss AM
November 5th. by Rev. DIR RYAN, JOHN Mol.
CARUSI to Miss UShN HURLEY, both Of this
oily. baltimore and Ohio papers copy
t'n the yth inst Lieut.. John JACKSON. u.
g. A., 70 Miss ZULEiMA BRUFF, daughter OF
J. @ oldsborougn Bruf
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The War In Mis,euri
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE AT =

FURTHER PARTICULARS or THE BATTLE AT BEL-
MONT.
CHICAGO, Nov. s.-A special Cairo dispatch
way to the rebel camp, doing sad havoc among
the enemy, capturing twelve pieces Of cannon,
two OF which were brought away. After the de-
sTuction Of the rebel camp was asceTtained that
another force of rebels We're crossing from Ken
lucky 10 attsck our troops In the rear, when they
commenced retreating. Whilst retiring they en-
countered the reinforcemens from the Kentucky
shore, causing asevere loss. As far sscertained
our losses are three hundred missing from two Of
the regiments. The entire loss 10 not yet ascer-
tanned. We lost also one gun. but took two hun
dred and 1fty prisoners.
flag of truce was sent to Columbus from
Cairo, with ffty wounded rebels
Col. Lamon, Of the Fedefal troops, 10 danger
ously wounded.
Major McClerken was wounded and taken
prisoner.
Col. Wright OF the rebel army, was killed
The loss Of the enemy is said to be immense, the
fire from the Federal gun-boats moving them
down while covering the retreat Of the Federal.
The rebels were commanded BY Gen: Cheat
man, Gen. Polk being at Columbus. II 1. re-
ported Gen. johnson was wounded.
RoLLA, Mo, Nov. captain Stevens, who
left Springfield on Tuesday morning, has reached
here, and reports that on Tuesday morning the
Federal pickets were to be extended beyond the
old battle ground at Wilson's creek, the advance
guard Of The enemy having retreated from that
position. Their advance guard at that point
numbered 7 500 strong
Gen Wyman had been appointed provost mar.
shall Of Springfield, and the Federal lines were
strictly guarded, no person being allowed to pass
west or southwest
The expedition under Col. Dodge. which left
Rolla few days since in quest Of Of ex-Judge
Freeman's band Of rebels, took possession Of
Houston, in Texas county, on the 4th instant,
and captured latge amount of rebel property
and several prominent secessionists, Including
some officers Of the rebel army. A large mail
for the rebel army was also captured containing
information Of the position Of the entire rebel
force in Missouri
Captain Wood, with bis rangers, has gone for
watd to Spring Valley, to attack the main body
Of Freeman's band stationed there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-09
Rebel Prizes Brought into CharIestsn-Re
ported Capture Of the sumter.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. THE following addition
al items Of Southern news have been obtained:
An armed Confederate steamer Brought iato
Charleston the brig Betsy Ann Wells, of Me !;
Michael, Tennessee, and six other vessels as
prizes.
The privateer Sumter is said to have beeHSap-
tured on the leeward of Barbados.
Wigfdll has been made Brigadier, and Bon
ham a Major General of the rebel army.
Ii is stated in Richmond that frs hundred and
Stztesr vessels have run the blockade since the
18th Of May.
The Little Rock ARK Gazette says solon Boz
land has been appointed a Brgadier General.
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LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
NO LATER NEWS FROM THE FLEET.
FIGHT UPON THE RAPPAHANNOCK.
THE L. 8 GUNBOAT RESCUE CAPTURES
GONFEDERATE scHOONER.
~
TuC CIcur tn pE prNPWpn
THE FIGHT TO BIZ RENEWED.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 9.-The Old Point boat has
arrived A flag Of truce was sent TO Norfolk, but
brought back no passengers, and no news what
ever Of the feet.
Yesterday, the U. S gunboat Rescue went up
the Rappahannock as far an UEbana Greek. When
of the mouth Of the creek, she captured q large
schooner, took of all her stores and movable
property, aud burnt her to the waters edge.
The Rescue was fred upon by masked battery
on shore. The fire was returned, and the rebels
completely shelled out. The commander Of the
Rescue occupied the entire day In Smelling every
spot where there were indications Of the presence
Of rebel troops. Subsequently, a small boat was
seen crossing the river with three men.
The Rescue's boat, sent in pursuit, captured
the boat and two men; but the third managed 10
escape by jumping out and vading ashore with
a bag OF letters. The Rescue and Cambridge
would return to the Rsppshannock to-day and
shell the woods where the rebel force 10 supposed
10 be posted.
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LATE LOCAL NEWS.

DEATHS OF SoLDIERs-The following soldiers
died yesterday:
John T. Tyler, company c, Finieth New York
regiment in camp,
Adam Bien, battery E, Pennsylvanis Reserve
Corps, at the Eruptive Hospital.
w. NJ. Smith, company c, Fourth PennsyIva-
MIA volunteers, at the Seminary.
Gustavus Hilbur, company G, First Michigan
rifles, at Camp Union
John joins, company A, Thirty-siXth Penn
sylvania regiment, at Nottingham, Nd.
On Wednesday afternoon, November 6, Mu.
A. Miligan, aged about4O, late cook at Erup-
tive Fever Hospital, Kalorama-cause Of death,
functional disease Of the heart. The deceased
leaves two children now at this Hospital, a. OBJ
jects for the care Of the charitable Of this city
Masonic AT the last meeting Of Washington
Royal Arch Chapter, No. Is, held at Central
Masonic Hall, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year william q Parkhurst, NJ
T.. High Priest, Charles l.. Alexander, E. King;
George n Brown, T.. Scribe; II. b. Noble,
Treasurer; 6. r. ThomPon, Secretary.
Our READERS will notice that the sale n the
house of the late Senator Douglas has been post
poned until Monday week, that being the earliest
period at which the house can be got Ia readi-
ness This sale promises 10 be one Of great In
terest to both citizens and strangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-09
DIED.,

On Friday mor.Irg. tbs 9Th instants At ~ O'Clock,
and second daughter Of the late James Mullen. OF
Bait m re, Md. May shs rest in peace.
On the morning Of the sth, after protrsotad i'll.
ness, which he bore with christian fortitude and
rssisnstion; DR.. JAMES H., son Of Isaac and Jo-
hannah Hill, aged =.
None knew MIN but TO love him;
None nam d him but 90 prsise,'
His fanersl yill take pace On Monday afternoon
aad n, 20 which the friends and relatives Of the
family are respectfully invited. 1919
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GeueraI Scott ON the War

NEw YORK, Nov. -Lieutenant General Scott
received the members of the Chamber of Com
merce and the Union Defense Committee today
He spoke highly Of the President, Gen. McClel-
Ian and Gen. Haleck, saying that under the
command of the two latter and the Brigadier
Generals, he had no doubt our army would be
led to victory, and he had also no doubt they
would achieve an honorable peace within a few
mnnfhS
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LOCAL NEWS.

DThcugh TEE sr.k IL printed on the fastest
steam pre.s In use south Of Baltimore, It's edition
is 90 srye as 10 require IL to be put TO press at an
early hour: Adrsrfissnssts, therefore, should be
sent In before L. O'Clock NJ; otherwise they may
may not appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-11-09
Destructive FIFE at St Louts.

Sr. LOUIS, Nov. THE bagging factory of
John Bull, at the corner Of Mullaughly street and
the levee, with about 600 bales OF hemp, was
burned this morning The loss amounted TO
about Sl2O, 900, which there is but a small in
anrance
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Electian I'm Eausas

LEAvENwoRTH, Nov. 6.-The election yester.
day for county and portion Of the State oficer.
passed of quietly In this county the officer, ere
about evenly divided between the republican,
and democrats.