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The national Republican., 1861-09-12

CONDITION OF Ex.GovERNoR BRIGGs.--Au
extra from the Office OF the Pittsfeld Eagle, at
Pitistield, dated on Friday, says:
We are glad to learn that Gov. Briggs had a
very comfortable night, considering the nature
Of bis wound, ind that this morning much
stronger hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
His eldest son, George P. Briggs, Ed, is in
attendance on his sick bed. Col. II. S. Briggs
now with his regiment at Washington, will not
return, his father having signifed his wish that,
in any event, private affection should give
place to public duty the position Of affairs at
Washington demanding Ia his opinion, that
every officer should remain at his post. Gov.
Briggs retains full consciousness aud can speak,
although forbidden to do SO he communicates
his wishes by writing.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

FUGITIvEs FROM EAST TENNEssEE.-We raw
aud conversed with several men as they drove
through Covington this morning, having just
arrived from Jefferson county, East Tennessee.
There were three wagons and four horses, one
of the wagons having two horses belonging
apparently to three families. These persons
were compelled, on the way. to part with al
most everyth they had, aud, besides num-
Der OF children and little bedding, the wag.
ons contained nothing.
The men, Of whom there were three, looked
intelligent, and their countenances indicated
honesty and moral integrity. They stated that
they left Tennessee six weeks ago, and were
barely suffered to depart. Efforts were made
to induce them 10 join the Southern army, but
they preferred leaving all they possessed in the
world to deIerting the cause OF their country,
and engaging against it. Since they left all
the mountain passes have been guarded, and
no one is allowed to leave for the North. These
families are bound for Indiana. AL who saw
them, and witnessed old women in the party
carrying children, barefooted-not q man or
woman having whole shoe to their feet-but
exclaimed anew against the atrocious conspi.
racy that could break up all the family rela-
lons in that part of the country, where 1t OBJ.
tained sway in an effort to overthrow this
Cincinnati Times.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

THE ARMY RETIRING BoARD.-The Army Re-
tiing Board makes slow progress with the
work before it. Many of the officers summoned
show fight, and much time is necessarily con,
sumed in taking evidence. Some Of the Oldest
officers claim that they are in all respects 6t
for duty. Colonel William Gates, OF the third
artillery, for example, who entered West Point
in 1901, and the army in 1906, and who must
be between seventy-five and eighty y, ars Of
age, says that he has never known sick hour,
and runs up stairs like a boy. Colonel Benja,
min L. E. Bonneville, of the thitd infantry, who
entered the Academy in 1918, and the army in
1915, insists that he would rather be killed at
Manassas than be retired at bis age On the
other hand, Lieutenant Colonel Gouverneur
Morris, Of the first infantry, processes bis viii
lingness to be put on the retired list, although
lse did not enter the army until 1928, and Mo
jor Campbell Graham, of the Typographical
Engineers, who left West Point in 1922, con
siders himself too much diPabled by exposure
and wounds to be useful.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

WHAT COMMODORE BARRON SAYS" Commo
dore" Barron, on his voyage to this port from
Hatteras stated to one of the officers of the
Minnesota, that he had thorough and complete
information as 10 the naval expedition sent to
attack him. He knew the number Of vessels
their names, and the amount of the force sent
from Fortress Monroe. He made all the pre-
paration possible, but did not have time to
send for reinforcements.
A small steamer was sent out to watch fol
the feet. and when the vessels came in sight
she ran in and sigDalled the forts and the
people on the mainland There is no doub
from our authority that Barron made this
statement, and if he told the truth, it would bt
desirable to find out the name Of the person a
Fortress Monroe, who sent him the importan
information. Y. Evening Post.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

REDUCTION OF POSTAGE TO CERTAIN GERMAN
STATES BY THE PRUssIAN CLOSED MAIL.-We are
requested to state, that in future the single rate
Of postage on pre- paid letters transmitted per
Prlssian closed mail between the United States
and Prussia, Austria, Bavaria, Saxony, Wur'
temburg, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Oldenburg
Luxemburg, Brunswick, Lubbock, Hamburg
or Bremen, will be 2s instead of 80 cents.
This reduced rate OF 2s cents is confined tc
pre- paid letters, and TO those only uhich are ad
dressed to he several States aboUe enumerated
therefore, all unpaid letters to whatever part Of
Germany they may be addressed, and all pre-,
paid letters addressed to any other German
State than those above mentioned, will con.
tinue TO be charged with the existing rate ol
80 cents.
PosmAsters will please note this reduction
on the table of postages to foreign countries
and levy postage accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

MoRE SECRET NAVAL ExPEDITIoNs.-Severa
of he largest war vessels belonging to the
bloctad.ng squadron left Fortress Monroe
early on Sunday morning, and proceeded south
ward. Another expedition is being fitted out
at New York, which will be ready in few days.
Troops are concentrating there, and ships are
being fitted out with special reference 10 some
unusual and secret movement. The steamer
Baltic hAs hauled out into the stream, and Is
prepared for transport service. The Wander
bilt has been thoroughly overhauled, is coa!ed
and ia ready for immediate transport service
Each Of these vessels could carry one thousand
men, with all their accoutrements, and several
weeks rations.
Many of the ight'draft gunboats are, and
have been, ready for sea for some time, bu
they are held back at the Brooklyn navy yard
waiting for some purpose not yet made public
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

An intercepted letter from Robert ToomIs
addressed to one Richards, in Danville, Texas,
contains this curious passage:
by industry and constant attention to bust
ness, have always been able to meet my owr
obligations, and It is the first time that could
not meet all without selling property. You
debt, that am bound for, has been due ovel
three years; it was debt of honor, and len
under the most solemn pledges, which
believed and relied on, and with which yor
have not complied. And now, on account 0
it, / fud myself without money, harrasset
with public business, no means of making
arrangements, and your debt banging on me
feel myself greatly aggrieved by you, and in
a quarter where l did not expect it,"
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
THE AFFAIR OF YESTERDAY!
A Brisk Skirmish Near the
Long Bridge!
A Large Number OF Rebels Killed ana
woundedi

Yesterday morning, about seven O'Clock,
reconnoitering party consisting Of several CON-
panies detached from the Chain Bridge regi-
ments, composed Of infantry, cavalry, and
Griffin's battery, under the command of Col.
Stevens, took up their line of march over the
hills towards Lewinsville. After proceeding
few miles, they discovered a small rebel force,
which retreated as far as Lewinsville. Col. Ste
vens having accomplished the obj :ct desired by
his reconnaissance. made counter movement
| towards the Chain Bridge, when he suddenly
encountered large force Of rebel troops, con
sistng Of two companies of infantry, and Ctl.
Stewards regiment Of Virginia Cavalry, 10:
gether with battery Of four pieces. They
were approaching from the direction of Falls
Church, with an evident intention Of cutting off
our troops, aud thus preventing them from
reaching the bridge. Upon making this dis
covery, Col. Stevens ordered the skirmishers
to advance, and formed the remainder of his
force into line of battle.
The rebels now promptly, and with great
| spirit, opened fire from their battery, throw.
ing shells, but with little effect Griffin's
battery instantly replied in fine style, and with
great effect After several rounds had been
fred by both sides, our force ceased firing for
some minutes, kut invited the rebels to come
cut from the woods within which they were
partly concealed, aud give battle in an open
| field. This invitation was declined, and again
the rebel guns began to thunder forth their
iron hail, when our troops brought thirty
two FOUNDER to bear upon the rebel battery
and soon sienced it.
| Having thus disposed of the battery, Colonel
Stevens directed the gun towards the enemys
cavalry, who had taken their position oa the
road leading to Falls Church. The first fire
produced the utmost CONSERVATION in the ranks
Of the chivalry-a large number fell to the
earth, and riderless horses plunged through
the wood and down the road, and when one OF
two more messengers of death were hurled
among them, the frightened and whipt rebels
fed from the field, leaving large number Of
killed aud wounded on the road side.
Col Stevens now ordered his gallant troop.
to fall back towards the bridge, which they
performed 10 good order.
Soon after the engagement, Gen. Smith
commander of the troops from which our force
lad been detached, appeared on the ground
and took command.
The loss on our side is said 10 be six killed
seven wounded, and three missing. The rebe
{ oss was not positively known, but is supposed
o be over one hundred killed and wounded.
, The cannonading which was 30 distinctly
heard in this city about three o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and which caused SO much excite
ment, proved only to be artillery practice
, Therefore, the rumor that Munson's Hill had
been taken, and that our troops had killed 800
and wounded as many MORE and had taken
600 prisoners, is without foundation.
The account of the affair, as we have given
it. was derived from good authority. aud is,
doubtless, in the main, true.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

TELEGRAPHUNG THE DEPAsTMENTs.-In our
paper Of yesterday appeared an order on the
indiscrminate use of the telegraph by those
who have business with the Departments at
Washington. The Adjutant General has had
to pay about 81 400 a month for dispatches
nine out Of ten OF which could just us well be
transmitted through the United States mail
The Secretary OF War, more unluckily has been
taxed nearly $4,000 month Tor dispatches
and hence the order to use the mail instead Of
the telegraph.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
Southern News.

COTTON AND wO0LLEN FACTORIES SCARCITY VI
THE RAW MATERIAL.
At Fredericksburg apd Richmond, there are
cotton aud woollen factories, which are turn
Ing out great quantity of excellent clothing
for the army. The capacity of thesi factories
are only limited by the scarcity Of certain arti-
cles needed in their fabrication, and this de
fciency would be supplied If the railroads
could be better managed. Thus, the wolien
and cotton factories here could furnish all the
woollen and cotton goods required by the
South, II they could obtain the raw material
which Is abundant In the extreme South.
VIRGINIA RAILROADS.
The general inefliciency of the railroad man
agement especially in Virgins, Is at present
the greatest drawback upon the operations Of
our Government and army. The authorizes
ut Richmond conld not do wiser thing than
to put the railroads under regular military
coutrol in order to command their facilities
and cooperation In the conduct Of the war.
FINANCIAL TROUBLES OF THE SACRED SOIL.
Every bank, every town and village corpor-
poratiOn, even the State itself, aud private
bankers, are deluging the State with wretched
currency, in notes from five cents to one dol
lar. Gold and silver are eagerly bought at
eight per cent. premium for these notes. and
carefully boarded away. OF course this cur
rency never can and never will be redeemed,
and when 1t begins to decline 1t will be bought
up by those who have issued It at an enor-
nous shsve-all of which will fall upon the
peuple and enuro to the benefit Of the corpora
ton.
A REQUIsIrIoN FROM GENERAL MAGRUDER.
There has been much speculation to-day oc
casioned by requisition on the ladies by
General Magruder for q large number Of
flannel bags for artillery charges. Almost all
the common cartridges have been used during
the war in Virginia except the fixed ammuni.
ton, which were made by the delicate fingers
Of the Richmond ladies in Easements of our
churches. Cromwell's recommendation to bis
lronsides, " Trust In the Lord and keep your
powder dry, would seem to be needed by these
matrons and maidens Of the new Israel, for the
little sacks they make, though not impervious
to water, are the cunningest of oil powder re
ceptacles. What General Magruder can want
of SO many, unless he Is apprehensive Of an
immediate attack by old handy legged Wool,
nobody can tell. Woe to Wool. however, II
he designs anything Of that sort Though
much thinned cut by sickness, the troops In the
peninsula are anxious above all things to have
chance at the Yankees. But very small
number of those who are now in Magruder's
command were in the battle of Bethel, which
has been the only opportunity Of using theil
weapons the war has yet afforded them.-Rich
mond DiSDdtch.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

Fort DELAWARE THREATENED.-The Phila-
delphia Ledger says the secessionists of Della
ware are meditatipg the capture of Fort Della
ware. The garrison, just now, is not strong
enough to offer any resistance, and the Gov
ernment therefore is invoked to lose no time
In streng henipg its defences, especially as the
moral effect abroad as well as at home, OF
giving, even temporarily, to the rebellion, the
command of Delaware bay, would cost us
thousands of lives and millions of money.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

PAYMAsrER GENERALS IMPORT
ANT TO CHAPLAINs,-The Paymaster General
has received the following order from the Aa.
jutant General:
Chaplaius Of volunteer regiments 10 the SER
vice of the United States are entitled to pay
from the General G )uernment from the time they
accept their appointments and enter upon duty
under it. You WILL therefore, make no pay.
ments 10 chaplains of such regiments.
By presenting their pay rolls to the United
States paymaster, they will receive pay from
that source.
am, sir, very respectfully, &c.
THEO. HELLHOUSE, Adj't Gen.
1t will be seen, from this, that chaplains Of
regiments mustered into the United States ser
vice are expected hereafter to draw all theiI
pay from the General Government.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

PRESENTATION TO THE PLoT OF THE HATTIE.
RAs ExPEDITIoN.-Captain Chas. A. French, OF
Chelsea, late commander of the brig B T
Martin, which was captured by the privateer
York. aud who plotted the recent naval expe
dition to Hatteras Inlet, having been appointed
a master in the navy, was this day made the
recipient Of full dress uniform, sword, and
equipments, by his friends in Boston and Chel
sea-Boston Journal, 9Th.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

Gov. BRIGGs.-We are happy to learn that
the injury sustained by ex-Gov. Briggs is not
passed through one side of his neck, below the
lower jaw. He was In comfortable condition
on Friday morning, and his life was not con
sidered to be in danger.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

ARREST OF MAJOR LYNDE 1t is reported that
Major Lynde, seventh infantry, who surren.
dered $50 regular troops to an inferior force
of rebels in New Mexico, has been arrestrd by
Captain Potter, of his own regiment and Cap.
tain Gibbs, of the third cavalry, Qate Mounted
Rlemen,) and sent to Santa Fe for trial. Ma
jor Lynde is native Of Vermont and entered
the service in 1927.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

The TREASON INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE. The
Hon. John F. Potter having, some days since,
returned to the city, after a short absence,
the committee, of which he is the chairman,
has resumed its sessions, and is vigorously
prosecuting its business.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

General o. NJ. Mitchell addressed meeting
Of the merchants Of Cincinnati on Friday night
declaring bis intention "to devote himself, body
and SOUL to the cause of the Government in
the suppression of the rebellion" He added
this allusion to his wife, who died recently at
Albany The only person who would ever
have divided my attention now lies in the
praYe.N
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
WHITE MERCER POrATOES-
w PRIME, RIPE, AND MEALY


TO QUARrEkMASTERS OF REGIMENTS
You want to Feep your men healthy sou cannot do
this without giving them good Potatoes. These
you can get at steel & Co.'S, 53o fenns ylvana
aveGue, corner Of Second street.
TO OGkOCERS.-You want 10 please your Gus.
toners, ard induce them to call again, and recon
n eud your stock to their friends. Then call at
Steel 4 Co y. and buy what Potatoes you need
either for your own consumption or for sale. They
are Warranted to please.
TO BOTEL AND RES rAURANT KEEPERS
Do you want 10 please your guests and tickle theiI
palales? Then buy youe Pot4toes of Steel Il Co
by doing so, three parties will be beneiited-ths
seller, the buyer, and the cons sumer.
Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky money in good
| standing, taken ut par.
j. W STEEL & CO.,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Second street.
tod Sentinel Office
sep5 IStarl
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

The CHARLEsTowN NAVY YARD.-There are
2, 100 men now in active and constant employ
ment at this yard, of whom 500 are ship.car-
penters, carpenters laborers, and others; lS0
joiners; $50 laborers in the yard; lis canlkers,
sailmakers, painters, and riggers.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

An INMESsE TRAIN,-Yesterday (says the
ever seen in that city, and probably the long
est ever seen in the world, passed over the
Central Railroad from the east. 1t was one
mile and a quarter and thirty rods in length, and
was drawn by five locomotives Of courte, but
few of the cars were loaded. They were bound
for Buffalo, to be there loaded with Western
nrcducp
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

ANOTHER PAPER SToPPED.--A gentle man from
Bucyrus, (Ohio,) reports an assault upon The
office Of the Bucyrus Forum. A coed Union
Democrat walked into the Office, revolver in
hand, saying: 81 am going to clean out this
dirty concern" and commenced throwing the
type out of the window.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

5- The Prince de Joinville, the son Of
Louis Philippe, ex-King of France. was ex,
peoted, with his suite, to arrive in New York
yesterday, in the steamer Africa He is &c,
companied by bis son, who is to enter the
United States Naval Academy, where he will
graduate.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

Gs- General McClellan's pastor, in q sermon
at Troy, lately, confirmed the truth of the state.
ment that before going to. Western Virginia the
general united with him in prayer.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

New PAYMAsrER.- Paymaster Chas. G. Up.
ham, inspector Of the Boston yard, has been
ordered to the Washington navy yard, In place
of Gallagher, now under arrest
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

TIE PRESIDENT AND THE AMERICAN TRACT So
cIETY.-In reply to a brief note, and q circulat
containing a list of the books of the soldier:
camp and pocket Libraries, and list of tracts
for soldiers, and Cromwells Bible, showing
that, since the opening of the war, The Amer
can Tract Society (New York; has supplied
the army end navy with over three thousand
dollars worth Of their valuable publications
the president of the United States resp nds a,
follows.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

Gs- General Dix has forbidden the Mayor
Of Baltimore to continue the payment of the old
police force, and Mayor Brown, whilst protest
ing against the mil ary authority to interfere
has signifled his compliance.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
limited STATES ATE; r; PATENT oEg!cs.

Washington, September 0, is81
In consequence OF the delay which attended the
arrivsl OF Seeds OF forega Importation orders for
which were issued prior 10 the incoming Of the pres
snt Administration, many OF them, by sea .veye re
and other causes, have been found 10 be entirely
useless for practical purposes This result has bees
usual distribution will be deferred until q supply
can be obtained which will reflect credit on the Be-
partmtnt ISAAC NEWTON.
sep l0-lw Superintendent
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
Executive MANSION,

WASHINGTON, d. G, September s, 1861.
Rer. 0. EIStndn Sec. Am. Tract Soc, N y,
DEAR SIR: take pleasure in acknowledging,
for the President, your kind and patriotic note
Of tie Sd instant. Allow me to express, for
the President, his warm appreciation of the
work in which your society is engaged. Re.
iigion and good governm ent are sworn allies.
Respectfully,
JoHN G, NICoLAY, Private Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

RlFLING MUsKETs-Ten thousand Prussisn
muskets will be sent from St. Louis to Cincin'
natl to be riaed for the Government. They
will then be nearly equal to any now In use,
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

Cavalry horses are being sent from Cincin
natl to St. Louis as rapidly as possible The
contracts in Cincinnati ore chiefly for the army
aud the horse trade in that city is therefore
very brisk.
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
CEALEDPROPOsA LIS, tai the l4th Sep
NJ temher. 1891 at Ia M arr invited for furniehinR


CEALEDPROPOsA LIS, TIL the l4th Sep
= tember, 1851 at IL NJ invited for furnishing
FLOUR ofa certain quality:
About SO barrels will be required to be de-
livered in separate lots Of 900 tarres each. The
Flour to be made OF new wheat, and the delivery of
the whole lot to be made by the 10th Of September,
1851.
The Flour required 70 be OF the following brands,
and to pass the inspt ction of Board of Army Off.
cers or such other Inspection rs the Subsistence De-
partment may direct:
Arlington Extra
Congress do
FaiIview do.
FlOretta do.
Glenwood do
chesapeake Mills do.
Clagett do.
j Newcome do.
NJ. Smith do
Roxbury do.
Joe harles do
j Davidson do.
Foundry do.
Heck do
Lyons Union Flour.
Big Spring, joe Charles.
tdes Extra Bakers.
A few barrels of the same grsde Of Southern Flour
will be taken provided that proves equal In grade
10 the brands above named. The bidders state the
brand and tue number OF barrels Of e. ch kind they
propose 10 furnish
Government Ieseryes the right TO pay in Treasury
notes.
The proposals TO be directed 10 Capt A. BECK
WITH, &. b., U. s. A, and endorsed Proposals '
SEPT
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
COLLECTOR's OFFICE.

NOTICE To TAX-PAYERS Coin and due
bills or certificates of to this Corpora
uon OF the denomination of five dollars, and Treas
in payment Of taxes. Treasury notes will only be
received 10 tums equal to- or less than the anount
o due to the Corpor alton.
The discount for prompt payment Is as follows.
20 per cent. during the month Of September is r,er
cent during the month Of Octob, r. 10 per cent dur
the month Of December. VIM DIXON
tep iV-eoou1 lStarI Collector
The national Republican., 1861-09-12

~ ing CARRIAGE, butt by the first maker In
New York, perfectly new, ntv r having been ouce
used, ID for sale. 1t was built expressly to order
on the Prussian principle, aud contains an excefi
lent bed for eeping can be used as an nmbuance or
fa1t travelling, wagon; !, perfectly water proof,
light, strong and handsome II can be ,een By ap.
stables In COrooran's Lane, behind the Chain
House. There Is also for sale at the same place
quiet, fast, useful Saddle HORSE. rept7
The national Republican., 1861-09-12
VNTOOD AND COAL.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until s
o'clock +. NJ, on Wednesday, the 25th instant, for
supply ing ihe Washiugton Asylum with
10 TONS best White Ash Coal, furnace size,
SO cords seasoned Oak Wood,
20 do. do. Spruce Pine Wood.
To be delivered al the Asy lqm, subjecl to the in
spectIon OF the InteHdant, and Ii not approved by
him to be rejected. The Wood must be corded and
measured at the Asylum. The whole to be delivered
by the 10th day of October next.
PIoposal@ to lie addressed 10 the undersignsd, en-
dorsed" Proposals ior Fuel, )" and may be left with
the Intendant.
GEORGE MATTINGLY,
LEONARD HARBAUGH,
JAMES S. HOLLAhD,
sept ll.eOtG0 Commissioners Wash N AS lum