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The national Republican., 1861-04-23
UNION FLAG GUARDS.


This company is filling up quite rapidly, and
will soon be M ustered into service. Tonight
they meet again at the Old Trinity Church for
drill.
ANOTHER NEW COMPANY.
Yesterday morning, the employees of the Gov.
ernment printing Office, compos,tors, pressmen,
binders, &C., perfected the organization of
military company for service, as a guard for
the defence Of the office and Of the city, in the
event Of an invasion or an attack. The prin.
cipal officers elected are Messrs. James English,
captain F. J. Waters, ,6rst lieutenant; Robert
P. Pennan, second lieutenant; and George P.
Gof, third lieutenant.
SIXTH REGIMENT OUT ON DRILL.
About three o'clock, yesterday afternoon, the
entire Sixth Regiment Of Massachusetts,, with.
out music, left their quarters at the Capitol,
and marched up the avenue to the Presidents
House, where they were reviewed by the Pres
ident, General Scott, Hon. Simon Cameron,
Secretary Of War, and Hon. VIM. H. Seward,
Secretary Of State. The troops were unable to
appear in full uniform, a great portion of their
baggage having been taken in Baltimore.
They presented most soldierly appearance,
however, and were loudly cheered as they passed
up the avenue. After leaving the Executive
Mansion, they proceeded back to their quar-.
ters, naiting several tiAes on the avenue.
THE WOUNDED.
The Massachusetts Association, for the relief
of the wounded soldiers are doing all in their
power for their relief At meeting held on
Sunday night, 500 was raised, which is now
being applied for their relief. 1t affords us
much pleasure to state that there has been q
steady improvement in their condition evel
since their arrival here, and that the citizens
generally eviuce the liveliest interest in thei
welfare.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
Proposals for Coal and Wood.

OFFICE SECRETARY OF TIE SENATE US.
april Is, 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office till IL o'clock on Monday, the 9Th May
next for furnishing, for the use Of the Senate,
FIVE hundred tons best whiteash furnace Coal,
(smal steamboats, size, and seventy Eve cords best
dry spruce pine Wood. The whole to bs packed
away in the vaults Of the Capt. |, in the places
which will be shown on application to the En-
delivered by the 3O,h of June next Bonds for
the faithful execution Of the contract will be re-
quired.
Bids for the coal and wood will be considered
separately, and satisfactory arrangements must
be made for the correct measurement of both.
ASBURY DlCKINS,
apr l9-t6thM Secretary Of the Senate.
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GENERAL ORDERS-No. 3.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,

GENERAL ORDERS-No. 3.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, April 10, 1861.
The Military Department Of Washington is
extended so us to include, in addition to the
District of Columbia and Maryland, the States
of Delaware and Pennsylvania, aui will be COM
manded by Major General Patterson, belonging
to the volunteers of the latter State.
The Major General will, as fast as they are
mu tered into service, post the volunteers of
Pennsylvan all along the railroad from Will
mington, Delaware, to Washington city, in suf-
ficient numbers and in such proximity as may
give reasonable protection 10 the lines of par
allel wires, to the road, its rails, bridges, cars
and stations.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
By command:
L. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant Gene
raj. apr 23
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ATTENTION.!

BY WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers.
CTOCK OF A JEWELRY ESTABLISHMENT
~ at aucton.-On WEDNESDAY MORNING,
Path instant, at 10 o'clock, we will SELL at the
store, on Pa. avenue, under the National Hotel,
the stock OF Jewelry and Plated Ware, embrac-
ing
Coral, Goldstone, Cameo, Jet, Lava, Mosaic,
Carbuncle, Onyx, Florentine, and Miniature Sets.
A splendid assortment Of Revolving Pins.
Medallions, Sleeve Clasps.
Neck Chains, Thimbles.
And all the different styles Of Studs, Buttons,
and Bracelets, in the trade.
Also, an assortment Of Plated Ware, from the
establishment Of Rodgers l. Brother than which
there is nothing better manufactured in Plated
Ware.
Glass Show Cases.
And q variety OF beautiful Oval Picture aud
Miniature Frames.
Terms cash.
apr 23-d WALL & BARNARD, Aucts.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
DANIEL GENAU,
NOTICE.

NUI IIE.
A PPLlCATlON will be made to the Commits
IA sioner Of the Land Office OF the United
States for the issuing Of scrip in lieu of dupli-
cate Virginia Military Land Warrant No. $3.50,
for 447 acres, issued on the 9TH day Of July,
1850, to George Bagby, assignee of the heirs OF
Peter Moore, captain in the Virginia State line
in the war of the Revolution. The original war
rant has been misplaced, and cannot be found.
mar l8-law3m GEORGE BAGBY.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
Millinery, Fancy Goods-Cheap.

NTR.C G. HAMMERSCHLAG,4 432 Seventh street.
INl between G and II streets, keeps constant
ly on hand a large assortment Of Fancy Goods,
Notions, Hosiery, &C., which he offers on the
most favorable terms, and earnestly solicits the
continued patronage OF his numerous friends and
customers.
Having engaged Mr.. ]. N. COIN, he will
promptly accommodate his former customers.
feb l6-2meod
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
Nominations in Virginia

Wheeling april 2O.-The Douglas Demo-
Gratis in this district have nominated W. g..
Brown, of Preston, for Congress-the only del
egate from Virginia who remained in the Con.
vention that nominated Douglas. In the Par.
kersbarg district, Mr.. Carlisle has been nomi-
mated.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
CARPETS!

CARPETS
MATTINGs!
nAVING full confidence iu the permanency
IL Of the seat OF Government, we bought our
usual large supply of House Furnishing Goods,
which are arriving daily. Parties fitting up for
the spring season will find in our Rooms q COM
plete assortment Of
Brusseis Three-piy, Ingram, and Venetian
CARPETINGS;
OIL CLOTHS, LACE CURTAINS,
WINDOW SHADES;
With the best brands Of STRAW MATTlNGS, in
White and Colors.
All the above goods were bought at low rates,
and vii, be sold at prices to suit the times.
L. F PERRY l. co,
Upper Rooms, Perry Building"
Cor. Pa. avenue and Ninth ct.
apr 2O-6tif Star and States.
To the Military Citizens Of Washington.
GEORGE W. BRAY h CO.,
~ JEWELRY AND FANOY STORE,
No. Gle Seventh Street,
Opposite the National lnteligencer Ofice,)
WASHINGTON, D. c.
An assortment of Watches, Clocks, &C., con.
stantly on hand.
All kinds Of Repairing promptly attended to.
apr 20
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
GENERAL ORDERS-No. 2.

GENERAL ORDERS-No. 2.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army,
NtU York, AprR l3, 1861.
Captain George W. Culum, Corps of E gi-
neers, appointed on the 9th instant an Aid-de-
Camp of the Lieutenant General commanding
the Army, with the rank Of Lieutenant Colo
mel, Is hereby announced as such to the Army.
He will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Lieut.. General Scott.
HI SCOTT,
1t. Col. and A. D. g., Act'g Adj Gen'l.
ap 20
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
TO the Military Citizens of Washington
PREMIUM TRUNK,
SADDLE, AND HARNESS

MANDATORY,
499 Seventh street, opposite odd Fellops Hall
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Silver Medal awarded by Maryland Institute OF
Baltimore, November 7, 1860.
Also, Medal by Metropolitan Mechanics Institute,
Washington, D. G., 1857.
T AM CONSTANTLY making, and have on
L hand, Of the best material, every description
of
Fine Sole Leather, Iron Frame,
Ladies' Dress, Wood Boz,
And Packing Trunks,
Carpet Gnd Canpas Travelling Bags
School Satchels,
Saddles, Harness, Whips, de-, de-,
AT Low PRICES.
Superior Leather and Dress Trunks; also, Co.
dsr Trunks, (for keeping Moth out OF Furs and
fine Woolen Goods made to order.
Repairing, and Trunks covered, neatly and
with promptness.
Goods delivered in any part Of the city, George
town, and Alexandria, free Of charge.
mar 22-y JAMES 8. TOPHAM.
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Meeting at York, Pa.

York, Pa, april l9.-The largest meeting
ever held here in the courthouse, assembled
last night. Six thousand dollars were appro.
priated for the benefit of volunteers, and com.
mittees were appointed to collect from the citi.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
Massachusetts Volunteers.
Volunteers from Canada,

Boston, AprI l9.-It is stated that 500 men
from Quebec and Montreal are coming here to
enlist in the United States army.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
From MONTGOMERY.

Montgomery, April 2O.-Roger A. Pryor left
here this evening. The Cabinet has been in
session oil day. 1t is rumored that an import.
ant proclamation will be issued on Monday.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23

Seizure of the Star Of the West.
heW Orleans, april 2O.-The Star of the
West has arrived here from Indisnola, where
she was taken as a prize Of the Confederate
States.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23

PURE COUNTRY MILK.
VNHE subscriber delivers Pure Country Milk,
L morning and evening, as usual, to his GUS
TONERS. Strangers commencing housekeeping in
this City, who desire Milk, can have their orders
promptly attended to by applying at this Office.
mar l3-tf DAVID MILLER.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
GAS FIXTURES.

GAS FIXTURES.
WE have in store and nre 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
vite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that We have the best-selected stock in
Washington.
All work In the above line iutrustsd to our
caro- will be promptly attended to.
MYERS McGHAN,
mar 20-6m 376 d street.
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g65n Our Georgetown subscribers will hcreaf-
ter be served regularly with tho paper, by 2.
Hunt, who Is our authorized agent, and TO him
all subscriptions will hereafter be paid.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD,

CHANGE OF HOURS.
NN and after Sunday, April l4th, 1861, the
" trains will run as follows:
Leave WASHINGTON at 4.26 and ITO A. NJ,
2.45 and 545 P. NJ.
Leave BALTIMORE at 4 and 8 10 A. NJ, $40
and s p. N.
Passengers for the West, Southwest, and North
west, will take the 4.25 A. NJ. and 2.45 P. N.
trains, which connect with Western trains at
Washington junction.
For Philadelphia and New York; 4.25 and ITO
A. NJ. and 245 P. NJ.
For Annapolis, 40 A. NJ and ASP. NJ
For Norfolk, 2.45 p. N.
On Sunday, but one train, at 2.45 P. M, and
on Saturday the 2.45 P. NJ. train goes to Phila-
delphia only. W. p. SMITH,
apr Is Master Of transportation.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
The PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers.


Harrisburg, april l9.-The Governor has
ordered ten thousand suits Of clothes to be
made in Philadelphia, and three thousand pairs
of blankets purchased.
The Governor refuses peremptorily to let any
more Pennsylvania troops move to Washington
until they are armed.
The State appropriation of $5OO,OOO will be
exhausted within few weeks, but the banks
will furnish the Governor with abundant means.
Massachusetts, Volunteers.
Boston, april 2O.-The City Council has
appropriated 100000 for the benefit Of the
Boston volunteers enlsting for the war. Low.
ell has appropriated $4,000, and Cambridge
$1,000 for the families of the soldiers. There
are also large private subscriptions.
The national Republican., 1861-04-23

This company is filling up quite rapidly, and
will soon be m mastered into service. Tonight
they meet again at the Old Trinity Church for
The national Republican., 1861-04-23

NoTlcE.--Persons residing in the seventh
ward will hereafter pay their subscriptions to
Mr.. James Il. Given, who is our authorized
agent for that ward.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
The Jews Bet.

Under this heading, the following is given
in one of our foreign papers: A Jew in q
tavern, in the town of Endngen, saw a
merchant whom he seemed to recognize.
"Ale you not one Of the good men with
whom | had the pleasure Of travelling from
Cassel to Stlasburg, on the Rhine ?" The
merchant assented, and asked, ''Have you,
my fcllow-trayeler, since we met, done much
trade?' The Jew, instead of answering,
asked: "Did you make good speculation
at the fair? If so, should like to propose
bet to you that is, bet you cannot re-
peat three words after me as say them.
merchant, thinking that few pence, more
or less, would make no difference to him,
replied: Say on The jew said 'cutler. ;
The merchant replied cutler Next, bag
pipe, and 'bagpipe' was responded. The
Jew smiled, and said wrong The mer-
chant, puzzled, bethought himself where
the mistake could be; out the jew, taking
piece of chalk out of his pocket, made a
stroke, and said 'one sXpense for me-
Again the jew commenced, and said 'olive
OIL The merchant said olive OIL Tan
ner,' Tanner The Jew smiled again, and
said wrong And so on to the sixth time,
when the merchant said: Now | will pay
you if you can show me how was wrong
The j w said: You never said the third
word-'uroag'-and accordingly won the
bet The merchant paid, and the Jew
made money as he went along"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
A Eit Of Consolation.

Somebody who has little to complain of,
writes the following which may be taken
home by almost every reader these times
Of war and stump tail: y
A WORD TO THE "HARD UP" good
ness sake do not look So melancholy -
There are better times in store for you, see
if there is not. Why, man, one would
suppose you were condemned to the pillo-
ry torture, or something like the spit and
the pendulum Come, now, be cheerful !;
if you cannot pay your debts immediately
do the best you can, and pay them as you
are able. "Care killed cat. If you
have not fifty cents to luxuriate upon the
deicaces of the season, appropriate halt
of the amount for something more SUBJ
stantial and wholesome. Kiss your wife,
if you have one; if you have not, kiss
somebody else's, or get married immediate
ly-for acts of desperation frequently re-
suit happily and beneticially in their effects.
If you have any children, romp with them
if you have not, romp with your neghbor's
Look upon the bright side of everything
put on a cheerful countenance- keep your
mind in right trim, and il you find that your
native town will not support you, why pack
up and volunteer for the war At all events
be cheerful.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19

INGENUITY OF THE FRENCH Police The
murderer of the solitary passenger in France,
recently, was tracked, after jumping off the
train, in the following manner: An exact i'm
preston of his foot mark was taken few
hours subsequent, by the following ingenious
process A sort Of gridiron, made of wire,
was placed over the imprint, an inch from the
srouad. On this gridiron was deposited thin
piece of tin, covered with burning charcoal
In short time the ground beneath was heated
to the desired extent. The gridiron was then
removed, and with the aid of hair sieve the
imprint was sprinkled with layer Of stearine,
reduced to an impalpable powder, by dissolu-
ton in alcohol aud sudden immersion IN cold
water. The powder obtained by the precipita
ton of this mixture is so light that its fall does
not change the position Of grain Of sand
AS soon as it touched the hot ground it melted
and disappeared. The soil was then given time
to cool, after which the imprint. fully impreg
mated with stearine, was dug up, entire, and
placed upon square piece of cloth, whose
corners were then gathered together. so as to
form kind Of sack. Moulding plaster was
then poured upon the imprint, aud the opera
ton was complete. Such is the accuracy Of
this process, that it not only reproduces the
general outline OF a foot, or its covering, but
every minute particularly. II bare foot, it
shows the exact shape Of the sole, and the re-
latiye position of the toes if a boot or shoe,
the amount of wear sustained by the sole and
heel, the number of nails, &c.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
Rom lancc of War.

Romance OF War.
A Washington correspondent of New
York paper, tells the following about a case
in Capt. Smiths company, Col. Townscnd's
(of New York; regiment.
Perhaps you remember a young fellow in
our company, who went by the name of
Charley Marshall. shy and rather good
looking chap, who seemed to be made of
finer stuff than the rest Of us fellows
But he worked into the good graces of
Capt. Abel, without getting any of the boys
down on him, so we let him have his way
Well, this chap turns out to be girl nam
ed Maggie Wilson, who is an orphan girl,
and was was missed about the time our
company was formed. How the discovery
of her sex was made have not been able
to learn; but yesterday know she was do
ing duty in the ranks in the same clothes
as was, and in manner equal to the best
Of US. And this morning in different raj
ment (and much prettier one), she was
introduced to the Regiment as Charley the
Vivandierc, and we were asked if we would
adopt her. You can bet there was no dis
senting voice, and we all like Charley in
her new character much better than we
did before. How the thing has been man.
aged since she commenced "sogering,"
can't say; but will endeavor to find out and
let you know more about it at some future
time
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19

TIA BRANDS AND THEIR MEANING.-"Hy-
son" means before the rains," or "hour.
ishing spring. that is, early in the spring.
Hence it is often called Young Hyson. "
"Hyson Skim is composed of the refuse o
other kinds, the native term for which means
'tea skins" Refuse of still coarser de.
scription, containing many skins, is called
tea bones" "Bohea," is the name of the
hills in the region where it is collected
"peho," or "peco," means "white hairs,
1.-The down, or tender leaves. "Pou
caong' folded plant" ''Souchong"-
''sinall plant" "Twankey," is the name
cf small stream in the province where il
is purchased. Congo" is from tern
signifying labor" from the care required
in its preparation.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
WHOLE NO. PA.
An Army Of Women.

The Southern women, with that ardor
which distinguishes the sex, are enrolling
themselves as volunteers in the confederate
army, and stand the drill and preparation
necessary to efficiency equal to the men.
1t is stated that two gcgiments composed
entirely of women, have been already en-
rolled and organized in Alabama to defend
the South, and, if need lie, invade the North :;
and number of the fair Georgians are
about following the example.
This news alarms us. We eare not afraid
of Southern men, whether they come as
gentlemen or as privatcers, but Southern
women are entirely different matter. Their
bright eyes and graceful forms would dis
tract the whole Northern forces, and disa-
ble every man from handling musket
They would be received not only with
arms, but with open arms, and uncondi-
tional capitulation instantly offered. Pres
ident Lincoln himself would scarcely be
able to withstand the presence of these fair
and fascinating foes, and would doubtless,
if Mrs. Lincoln did not object surrender to
then his person and his capital.
No, no, we pray, do not send the women
We remember them of old, dark, passion
ate-eyed, tendcr-lipped, delicately formed,
fit for the worship Of Venus, but not for
the service of Mars. Keep them at home
Northern soldiers could not fight them, and
the only way left would be to send against
them on equal number Of cur own wives
and sisters, a method which would involve
total exterrnination on both sides, or, at any
rate, what would be almost as bad, annihi-
lation of personal beauty, and general
scattering of eyes and ringlets terrible to
behold. Let the South send us as many
men as she will, the chances will then be
equal women we protest against en-
countering them, where arms are used for
any other purpose than enfolding and pro-
tecting them. Sunday Tnacs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
NCut IL ShOrt,,S

A certain barber having great gift Of
CAB, used to amuse his customers with his
long yarns, while he went through his
functions on their heads and faces. One
day an odd codger came in and took his
seat, ordered shave and hair cut. The bar
Der went to work, and begun at the same
time one Of his long stories, to the no little
dissatisfaction of the old gentleman, who
becoming irritated at the barber, exclaim.
ed:
"Cut it Short
eyes sir" SAID the barber, continuing
the yarn, until the old gentleman again or,
dered:
"Cut it short, sayr'
"Yes sir" clipping away, and gabbing
the faster.
"Cut it short, Cut it short, l say" says
the gent.
"Yes sir" says the barber going on with
his story.
"Will you cut it short ?" bawls the en-
ragged gent.
Cant, sir" says the barber; "for j
you look in the glass, you'll see Eve cut 4
all of"
And, to his horror, upon looking in th'
glass, the old gentleman found his hair al
cut from his head.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19

DIFFERENT vlEws.-During a hard fought
battle of Bennington, in the first revolution,
two brothers fought side by side, protected by
a trunk Of fallen tree. The Oldest man
was a man of prayer but the other was not.
Baum's Indian allies were in ambush picking
off the Americans, when the elder brother got
sight of one of them, and taking him, lifted
up his heart and voice in prayer, saying:
"Lord have mercy on that Indians
soul p
The other brother got shot at another In.
dian at the same moment, and as his ball entered
his head he bit the end Of his cartridge to load
again, and said
"There is another Indian gone to the devil"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-06-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
CALL A MAN:

OR, RUN FOR LIFE.
Any one why is disposed to try laugh
will do well TO rad on. ...-...
John Jackson was very Industrious
hardworking young man, of twenty-three
years. Being the Oldest child and the on.
ly son, he had always remained at home
assisting his father upon the farm. John
was much respected by every one in the
neighborhood, and many bright-eyed girl
had secretly thought she would like to
change her name to Mrs. John Jackson
But John was no 'ladies' man." The fact
was, John was very bashful. He would
rather hoe potatoes all day than undergo the
ceremony of an introduction to young
lady. Not that John disliked the dear
creatures; far from it. We believe that he,
in common with all bashful, well-meaning
men, entertained the very highest respect
and admiration for them. And this, no
doubt, was the principal cause of his bash
fulness. He felt that they were superior
beings, and that he was unworthy to asso-
ciate with them upon terms Of equality
But We cannot stop to moralize.
Nancy Clark was the daughter Of a very
respectable farmer, whose lands adjoined
shS caShsoA luIA L>0ASy Ndo pIell}
saucy little witch, and she liked John Jack.
son. When they were children they at.
tended the same school, and as he was a
few years her senior, was usually her cham.
pion in the childish disputes that arose,
and her companion in going and returning
At last, John became so much of young
man as to be kept from school, as she had
been in past years. John discovered, too
that he had been growing in stature, and il
seemed as if he had been growing out Of
shape. His feet and legs appeared very
awkward; he din't know what to DO with
his hands; his face panied him; and, taking
all in all. he was. inclined to think he was
not more than half put together.
Now the truth was, John jackson was
| really fine-looking young man, and moth
ing but his admiration OF Nancy would
have suggested any such foolish thoughts
about himself
| AS novelists say, it was lovely day in
! August The heavens were clear, serene
and beautiful, the trees were laden with
golden fruit, and the beautiful birds twit
tered their songs of love in the branches
| h-(thcre-wc'v slid down to earth
once more; such lofty flights they max,
onr head dizzy.) We were about to say
that earth had yielded her beautiful har
vest of years grass and clover, and hon
rySucklps, which the noble ycomnnry o
Chcsterville had garncrcd within thei
stor,houses," but upon second though