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The national Republican., 1861-02-18

was discovered to be on 6re, but so far ahead
that all efforts were Of no avail. The entire
property WAS destroyed, besides Q quantity of
material, spokes, &c. Mr. Edmond Berkeley,
the owner of the property, sustains loss Of
between $1,000 and $4,000. The machinery
is an entire loss. The property is situated
about six miles from Haymaiket, Prince viii.
liam county. .a "a .
IRON roR THE MANASSAS Gar RAILROAD
The British barque Louisa has just arrived at
Alexandria, with 450 tons Of iron rails; and
the American ship Joseph Clark is below, with
1900 tons Of iron rails, which, with the cargo
OF the British brig Perthshire, 800 tons, just
landed, completes the whole of the contract for
iron to carry the road to Hatrisonburg. : o..
Parson Brownlow, of Tenne ssee, having been
threatened with hanging for his onslaughts
upon secession, invited them to do it on the
occasion of q mass meeting at Knoxville, last
Monday, and assured them he would make q
speech on the gallows.
The Carolina volunteers haze presented a
sword to Col. ]. J. Pettigrew, for his gallantry
in investing Castle Pinckney. As there was
not man to resist this investment, glory may
be set down as a very cheap commodity in
South Carolina.
Civil WAR Is ABoLrrIoS.-The Raleigh,
North Carolina, Standard says that war must
follow dissolution; that 1T will be impossible
for the Northwestern and Gulf States to avoid
war-the navigation Of the Mississippi will lead
to it." ....s a..
"If war once breaks out, II will rag8 in the
interior, on our sea coasts, on the high seas,
and on our frontiers. Twenty millions Of North.
ern people will at once become our enemies.
They will war upon us along a line Of three
thousand miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Negro property will cease to be valuable, be.
cause the products Of slave labor, and Of oil
other labor, will be in Q great degree cut of
from the markets of the world. The negroes
will know, too, that the war is waged on their
account. They will become restless and tur.
bulent. Heavy taxes will result from these
wars. These taxes must be paid mainly out
of the slave labor. Strong Governments will be
established, and will bear heavily on the masses.
The masses will at length rise up and destroy
everything in their way. State bonds will be
repudated. Banks will break. Widows and
orphans will be reduced to beggary. The sword
will wave everywhere paramount to all law.
The whole world outside the slaveholding States,
with slight exceptions, is opposed to slavery ;
and the whole world, with slave labor thus
rendered insecure and comparatively valueless,
will take sides with the North against US. The
end will be-abolition "
The national Republican., 1861-02-18
Millinery, Fancy Goods Cheap.

Millinery, Fancy Goods-Cheap.
MIR. G. HANMERSCHAG, 432 Seventh street,
wi between G and H streets, keeps constant
ly on hand 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.. J. NJ. COIN, he will
promptly accommodate his former customers.
feb l6-2meod
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THE sPOILs OF EGYPT.

We notice that Mr.. Smith, Of the Alexandra
district, better known to mankind as Extra
Billy" who thinks that the only salvation for
Virginia is 70 60 out of the Union, has discov-
cred little salvation for himself in the shape
Of inducing the President to give cadetship
at large, 70 one Of his sons; and that Mr.. Sen
ator Kennedy, who believes that Maryland must
follow the example of Virginia in secession,
has himself followed the example Of Extra
Billy" and procured lieutenancy in the ma.
rine corps for one Of his nephevs. When the
Hebrews left Egypt they were laden with the
spoils Of borrowing from their neighbors. The
sscessionists are thus acting upon Scripture
pattern.
The national Republican., 1861-02-18

Sabbath School Exhibition and Concert.
The Sabbath School Of Gorsuch Chapel will
the School, on Tuesday evening, the 10th instant,
at Ryland Chapel, corner Of Maryland avenue
and Tenth street. commencing at n o'clock.
Tickets 10 cents. Children cents. feb l6
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HOUSES FOR RENT-A desirable brick res
II idence, 4l0 Thirteenth street, between G
and h streets, containing eight rooms; also, q
House situated on Twentieth street, between n
and N streets, containing six rooms. Key next
door, or apply at W. RUTHERFORDS Marble
Yard, on E street, between Twelfth and Thir-
teenth streets. Terms moderate. feb l8-lm
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BOOKS FOR THE TIMES,
AT FRENCH & RICHsTEIN'S,

IL FnENCu q hlCdSIClN6,
278 Psnnsyluania apenue. :,
Parton's Life of Andrew Jackson, 3 vols, cloth
price S..
Cotton is King, large svo, sheep, price Sc.
Life of Abraham Lincoln, l2mo, cloth, price 81.
Van Dykes Great Sermon, paper, 10 cents.
Hardees Tactics vols, price $3.50.
Artillerist's Manual, S..
Field Artillery, price $3.50.
Bayonet Exercise, price $l.26.
Sword Play, price so cents.
Rife Practice, $l.76.
Cavalry Tactics, price $3.50.
Scott's Tactics, 3 vols, price $3.50.
Jominis Art of War, price $l.2b,
Military Laws of the United States, price so cents.
Nep Books Just Received.
The Shadow in the House, q new novel, by John
Saunders, l2mo, cloth, ST..
Marion Graham, or Higher than Happiness,
l2mo, cloth, price $l.25.
Romance of an Irish Girl l2mo, cloth, price 81.
The Dutch Dominic of the Catskills, by the Rev.
David Murdoch, D. D., l2mo, cloth, $l.25.
Any of the above sent free by mail ON receipt
Of price.
The usual heavy discount on all books bought
for cash from us.
A large and beautiful assortment Of valen-
tines for 1861.
The trade supplied at New York wholesale
prices. FRENCH l. RICHSTEIN,
jan 25-3w 278 Penn. av.
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Hard Times-LoW Prices
At p. J. BELLEW & CO.'S

Hard Tlm6S-L0W FrlC6B,
MR. 8. STRAUS, 1856 Seventh street, between
lVl H and l streets, keeps constantly on hand
large assortment of Clothiery and general Fur
nishing Goods, which he offers to the citizens Of
Washington and strangers visiting our city at The
lopest cash prices.
His former customers are earnestly solicited to
continue their generous patronage, for which he
returns his sincere thanks. feb l6-6m
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Wines, Brandies, &c.
Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies,
Fine Old India Madeira, "a very superior article,
not usually found in this msrket.)
Curaco, Maraschio, l
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low BY -..
BROWNING b KEATING,
1863 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
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FOR RENT,
A THREE-story Brick House, containing eight
n rooms, in good order with gas fixtures COM
plete, on II street, between Fourth and Fifth.
Also, a two.story brick COTTAGE with large
yard attached, corner of r street north and Four
teenth street east. To punctual and reliable
tsnants the terms will be moderate. Apply at
F6 Twelfth street, between g and II.
dst 29--tf
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Fine Family Groceries, Teas. &c.
Rays, Welch's, and Bonds Family Flour.
New Virginia and Pennsylvsnia Buckwheat.
Fresh Corn Meal.
Choice Goshen Butter.
Prime Leaf Lard.
Choice Green and Black Teas
New Sugar-cured Family Hams.
Just received and for sale low by
BROWNING & KEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-18

~ The Western Virginia Guard, published
at Clarksburg, endorses Mr.. Lincoln's speech
ct Indianapolis as "a patriotic speech"
The national Republican., 1861-02-18

DR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi-
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. s7s = st: north,
The national Republican., 1861-02-18
JOSEPH sHAFFIELDs
BALTIMORE CON ONERY,
n No AGA S;rfh sf b,ftpeen q and III sts

No. 368 Sizth s., betveen G and II ss.,
WARRINGTON, D. G.
ERESH CAKES every day; Candies of all
L kinds; Wedding cakes, Fancy cakes, Pyra-
mids Of all kinds and sizes, Charlotte Russo,
Blanc Mango, and Jellies, made to order. Par
ties, Suppers, Balls, Excursions, Weddings, and
other entertainments, furnished on the most rea-
sonsble terms. Ice Cream and Water Ices, 81 .25
per gallon. feb l6-6m
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DIR. JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
0FFICE No. 366 FiNh street, between q and
~ H streets. dec 4-6m
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Dps. LOCKWOOD 4 DARRELL are prspaisG
~ to insert TEETH on vULCANITE BASE
q new and improved mode. When made on this
plan, they are comfortable to wear, and much
cheaper than any other. Also, Teeth inserted on
Gold plate, and all Dental operations Of any kind
that may be desired. Office room, No. s, In the
Washington Building, corner Of Pennsylvsnia
avenue and Seventh street. feb l5-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-18

AMENDING THE CoNsTITuTIoN.-We renew
the call upon the State Convention now sitting
at Richmond, if they desire any amendment
Of the Constitution to be submitted to the
States, to express their wishes to that effect.
They may rely upon it, that they will be most
respectfully considered by Congress.
At any rate, If the time runs on to the 4th
of March, and not a single slave State comes
forward to ask that constitutional amendments
be proposed, it cannot possibly be complained
of from that quarter, if none shall be proposed
by Congress.
1t is, of course, understood, that any State
which requests the submission of amendments
to the States, does, by that request, pledge
itself to remain quietly in the Union until the
submitted amendments can be disposed of.
There is no time to be lost; and if the Vir.
ginia Convention mean to act at all, they must
act promptly.
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THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The N. Y. Eoening Post publishes the follow.
ing letter from I" an esteemed correspondent in
western Virginia."
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H. H0FFA,
ss7 Pennsylcania avenue, opposite Brownie Hotel,
MATCHMAKER 4 JEWELLER,
Recommends himself to the public In general 10
do all kinds Of work In his line, and guarantees
the same. Charges low feb Is
Q. H. MUNCK, odd.
-...a- GUN IAKER, ,-..s.--.
No. 296 Sirth atree, south Of Psnnsylpania apsnue,
WASHINGTON, D. Q. lf.i
All work left at this shop over six months will
be sold in order to pay for repairs.
feb l6-lm ...r .-.
DANIEL GENAU, .l
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, .,
No. sol Seventh street, opposite Odd FslloVs Hall,
WASHINGTON, D. O.
All work executed with neatness and dispatch.
feb l5--lm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13
From Sc. Louia.

ST. LOUIS, May ii Hon. John Howe and
Colonel Robert Campbell have received a note
from Gen. Frost, which has been distributed
about the city in extras, earnestly entreating
bis and the friends OF the State Militia now
held as prisoners of war in the Arsenal, to alb
stain from any demonstration, stating that their
safety depends upon quietness in the city; and
that any riotous proceedings would arouse the
populace in the lower wards, and result disas-
trously to the city and to them. '
Reports Of insubordination in the Arsenal are
credited, and fears are entertained for the lives
Of the State troops, should disturbance occur
in the city.
Gen. Harney has arrived and taken command
Of the United States forces. Capt. Lyon will
| start for Washington to morrow.
The following additional names of those kill.
ed have been ascertained: CASPER H. Glenner,
Jno. Sweikfoot, Jno. Waters, P. iDoan, j.
Jones, of Portage Co., Ohio, l.. Carl, Christian
Dean, Mrs. McCauliff, w. Chapman, F Dallen,
and two boys named Seenhower and Leasing
DR.. Geo. B. Sanderson was stabbed last night
in drinking saloon by Judge Buckner. Both
are prominent citizens. The difficulty grew out
Of the Camp Jackson affair. Buckner gave him.
self up and was lodged in Jail Sanderson re-
ceived three wounds in the stomach, each OF
which Is considered fatal. I. ~. 't'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13
Ffom MoutQomery.

MONTGOMERY, May 1l.-Schiltree, of Texas
offered a resolution instructing the committed
on Indian Affairs.
Brooke, of Miss, reported bill establishing
Patent Office.
Congress then went int secret session. When
secrecy was removed, a message was received
from the President, communicating copy of a
letter from John A. Campbell, formerly Judge
of the Supreme Court, which be addressed to
Seward. Pending negotiations with the Com
missoners at Washington, Campbell acted as
voluntary intermediator between the govern
ments, to prevent collision, and charges Seward
with duplicity. The whole correspondence is
interesting.
Another message from the President recog-
nizes Clingman as Commissioner from North
Carolina, and conveys assurances that North
Carolina will soon cooperate with the Confede.
rate States. Clingman was invited to seat in
the public and secret sessions and discussions Of
Congress.
A resolution was adopted, providing for the
payment by the Confederacy of the South Caro-
lima troops under Beauregard.
Many appointments of Judges, Attorneys ant
Marshals were confirmed by Congress.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

The SOLDIERS GUIDE IT. b. PETERSON &
Brothers, Philadelphia, have published cheaI
work for the instruction of volunteer recruits
1t is called the "Soldiers Guide, Complete
Manual and Drill Book, for the use of all Vol
unteers, Militia and the Home Guards" adapt
ed to General Scott's discipline and drill Of the
soldiers at the present time in the U. S. Army.
IL is compiled by an officer of the United States
Army. The instructions are plain and full
with dictionary of military terms to make the
explanations Ineligible. The work is sent by
the publishers to any place, to any one. free o.
postage, on remittiug them twenty-five cents in
letter; or FIVE copies will be sent for one dol
La
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

( New YoRK, May 13.-The Tribune's specia
says, agents who had been sent from Genera
Scots office to rec0nn0itre in the South, are
daily returning, and all agree that there were
bodies Of men at Richmond, Lynchburgh, Mont
gomery, New Orleans and Pensacola. They all
agree, too, that the troops intend marching on
Washington, and that If that plan be abandon.
ed, the leaders will find II difficult to restrain
the men.
All the troops captured in Texas, and released
on parole,4 will be required to renew their full
obligation to the Government, and a refusal to
take the oath will be met with instant dismissal
from service.
Gov. Sprague's regiment yesterday made up
purse Of 81 1000 for the sisters of young How.
ard. who was murdered by the policeman.
The regiment of cavalry which Carl Schurz
is 10 raise, will bo one of the most effective In
the service.
The object is to enlist or organize body Of
men who have seen service, and who do not
need drilling.
It is we'll known that there are hundreds of
men In the West who have seen service in Eu-
rope.
To such men government will undoubtedly
furnish uniforms, equipments and horses.
The Heyald's Washington dispatch states that
spies are plenty in the very midst OF the Feder-
al troops and elsewhere, but there being no
declaration of war made, they cannot be treated
as spies.
They must be proved to be traitors to their |
country, and dealt with as SUCH.
Word has been sent to Gov. Andrew, of
that her citizens are imprisoned |
without offense at Richmond and Charleston.
What course he will pursue relative to it is yet
10 be seen.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

ST. LOUIS, May 1l.-General Frost's brigade
was released from the Arsenal this evening"
The officers were liberated on their parole Of
honor, and the men took oath not to bear arms
against the U. s.. Government during the pre-
sent war.
A report having gained credence that the
Federal troops had gone to Jefferson City, to
take Gov. Jackson prisoner and disperse the
Legislature, George r. Tylor, President of the
road, authoritatlvely contradcts The rumor, and
says the troops are at the Pacific Depot, and are
simply stationed there to see that no troops or
munitions are transported to or from the city.
The officers disclaim any interference with
the management of the roads, and trains will
run regularly.
The Governor, however, has caused one span
Of the Usage bridge to be destroyed, which
will necessitate change of cars.
Two regiments Of Home Guards are patroll.
ing the streets to preserve order, and about
hundred men are stationed about the Democrat
office.
Several shooting afftays occurred to-day, but
the city is quiet tonight, and heavy rain is
now falling.
A large body Of troops came down on the AL.
ton & Chicago road this afternoon, and passed
on to Belleville, Illinois, about twelve miles
from here.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13
Cincinnati Market.

No material changes appear to have been wrought II
the condition Of financial matters In the leading com
mercal centers Of the country The foreign Exchange
still work in favor of country, and fortunately
ables to continually augment the supply Of Gold
Although II Is now divesed In great measure, froI
its correct representation Of
It greatly assists in acting kind Of sheet anchor 70
the Government enabling It to eject its domestic nego
tatons with much greater facility than II the revers
we're the
There is no item Of interest in the movements Of
general business. Flour had but limited market TO-
day. Sales were mostly confined to the best grades and
Superfnes consequently shade lower.
WHEAT-s still very firm, with fair market for the
best grades Of white. for shipment. Red is quoted
81 05; white at 81 Toto 81 l6.
CORN-is kept at the stereotype Agure-3Ic.
0ATS-were in large receipt to-day, and are conse-
quently less firm, though not qnoable lower.
BARLEY-s drug and hard to sell at over 6oc fol
the choicest
RYE-is in some request, commands SOC.
WHISKY-is maintained at loHc., but only on de
termination on the part Of sellers.-Cln. Com. May
H.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

WHEELING, May 13.-The greatest enthusi-.
asm prevails here. Flags are flying in all di.
rections. A large number of Delegates to the
Convention arrived on trains from the interior,
and on boats from river counties this morning.
A large crowd assembled in front of the Nc
Clure House; speeches were delivered by Car.
Isle, Pierpont, Brown, Wiley, and other promi.
nent delegates. "
Some speakers took ground that the proper
position of Western Virginia was neutrality,
while others favored the Immediate division OF
the State. .i, - g,t ~ lol nasl -
The Convention assembled at IL o'clock A.
M',and temporarily organized by calling VIM. b
linn to the chair. ~ y, .,,.q ...-t,.D ,i7
The opening prayer was made by Rev. l.,
Ashley. flF 'niii tn.a 3aoIls' ~ &
A motion was made to admit to the floor all
persons here from any Western counties.
A discussion arose, some maintaining only
those furnished with proper credentials to be en-
titled to seats. The subject was finally referred
to a committee on Credentials, and the Conven
tion adjourned till 2 O'Clock. ''Hs .'F
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

ANNAPOLIS, May 12.-Gen. Butler, with fifty
men and two pieces Of artillery, left this after
noon, on steamer, on secret service. IS
A messenger from Gov. Hicks to Gov. Letch.
er, who has returned from Richmond, says the
virginians expected 10000 Confederate troops
by Thursday last. ,E.-r
The Union men here are indignant at the oc
cupation of Maryland coil by Virginia.
A sudden movement Of the rebels from Har-
pers's Ferry toward the Relay House is feared By
many.Y .i2 : iSaeEr Er1g.y
Judges in military affairs say that the Virgin
ian army must soon fight or disperse.
The Secretary Of War is hurrying forwar'
measures of blockade, and informs friends tha
by the time Charleston and Savannah expert
ence its effects, New Orleans will be closed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE Epsnino Journal says
we have reliable information by gentleman
direct from Memphis, to the effect that there is
large body of rebels at and about Memphis
who are mustered for an attack upon some point
North, supposed to be Cairo. The exact num-
ber Ia not known, but generally estimated al
10000. The respectable citizens Of Memphis,
do not sympathize with them. Spies are kept
constantly watching military operations at the
North. On four separate occasions they have
manned and armed steamers for an attack on
Cairo, but before they started intelligence was
received that made those in command deem /,
safe to defer the enterprise. The informan,
says that the rebels are so impatient for fight
that they threaten to start of on their own ac-
count, If not led soon to some field Of action.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

LEwIs' New GYMNASTICS. is truly q
Journal Of Physical Culture" and one which
should be in the hands of every person, and es-
pscially OF every one who has charge of the
education and training of youth. Few are
aware how much the body can be improved and
strengthened in adult, and even in old age, and
how much may be gained in health, buoyancy
and elasticity of spirits, as well as in cheerful
ness and yigor Of mind, by well directed efforts
steadily pursued. To show how to make these
efforts and the immense resulting benefit is the
objec Of DR.. LEwf,' monthly. WHl
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13
Arrival of the Great Eastern.

SANDY HOOK, May 1.-THE steamship Great
Eastern, via Milford Haven, May Cd, has arrived
off the Point.
Liverpool Cotton Market-The sales for three
days, including Wednesday, were 30 900 bales,
including 1000 to speculators and exporters.
James Hewett reports an advance of "a pei
lb., since Friday. Market closing quiet, buI
steady at 75sd for midding Orleans and g. ID ior
middling Mobile.
The weather is favorable for crops. Spence
quotes flour firm, very dull, and declined Cd pei
barrel. Wheat dull and steady. Corn very
dull and freely offered at slight advance.
Provisions-Beef steady; Pork firm Bacon
dull
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Gregory haL
postponed for fortnight his motion relative to
the recognition of the Southern Confederacy.
Advices from Chill confirm the destruction Of
Mendoza with the loss of 5000 lives aud $780,
900 francs worth Of property.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-05-13

New YoRK, May 12.-The Tyibune's cores
pondent Horatio ]. Perry, has been appointed
Secretary of Legation to Madrid.
An officer returned from accommodating says
there are but $500 troops at Richmond. Sew
eral Southern regiments are expected daily.
Gov. Letcher is IN hourly communication
with the Montgomery Cabinet, and acting under
their orders
Five thousand four hundred troops are at
Lynchburg, and more expected.
Advices from Louisiana state that danger
of insurrection is becoming more imminent.
Stringent rules are enforced on the planta-
tions.
1t is thought tie First Regiment OF Pennsyl-
vana ARTILLERY will be sent to occupy ArliDg.
ton Heights.