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The national Republican., 1861-05-27
BY J. G. MCGUIRE 4 co, Auctioneers,

- v. " mCuO1hL " w huCIlOueeTS,
- OUSEHO.D furniture and effects at Auction.
IL On Thursday morning May 30th, commence
ing at 10 o'clock, we shall sell at No. 5l7 Seven
teenth street, between Pennsy lvauia avenue and
H street, the residence of gentleman having
left the city, all his Household Effects, embra-
cling
Walnut buir-cloth Sofa, Rocker, and Arm Chairs
Handsome genuine MOSAIC inlaid Centre Table
Walnut Whatnot, Centre and Sofa TableJ
Walnut marhle-top Sideboard
Dining and Breakfast Tables
Mahogany Secretary Desk, rush-seat Chairs
Venitian Window Blinds and Window Shades
Cherry Hat Trea, hall OilclUth
Mahogany cottage ahd maple French Belsteads
Mahogany Bureaus ana Washstands, maple
Wardrubes
Feather Beds, gclsters, and Pillows, hair Mat
tresses
Child's Bedstead Crib and Bath Tub
Blankets, Comforts Sheets, Connie! panes, &c.
Brussels, Ingram, and Veni ian Stair Carpet
Toilet Sets, China, Glass, and Crockery Ware
Gas Chandeliers, Brackets, Candelabras, and
Mantel Ornaments
Cooking and Chamber Stoves and Kitchen Re-
qusites.
Terms cash. JAS. @. MCGUIRE & CO.,
may 27-ds Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
By J. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctiopeers

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
IL Cigars, Bottled Brandy, Small Carriage,
&c.--On Saturday morning, May 25ih, at 10
o'clock in frent Of our Auction Rooms, W, shall
sell II quantity of Household aud Kitchen Furni-
ture.
Also, 40 dozen assorted Cane-Seat Chairs.
Also, l50 yards Checkercd Canton Mating
Also so 900 low-priced Cigars, and 40 dozen
London Dock Brandy.
Also, Small Family Carriage
Terms cash, in current funds.
JAMES G. MCGUIRE & CO.,
may 23 huctioneers.
n6r The above sale is postponed till Tuesday
next, the 2sth inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

"a The American flag carried to Alexan.
dia by the Michigan regiment, and now float.
ing over that city, was purchased here for that
purpose, and presented 70 the regiment, by Mr..
HOWARD, late M. C. from the Detroit district.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
DEPARTMENTAL,

AproNTED.-Zenas W. Bliss, of Mass, has
been appointed to frst.class ($l ,200) clerk
ship in the Census Bureau.
REIYsrArED.-Charles W. Petit, who was
removed from the Third Auditors Office, has
been reinstated.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
MOVEMENTS OF THE MILITARY.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT RETURNS
"f TO WASHINGTON.
FIVE MORE REGIMENTS LEAVE FOR vIR
GINA.
TWO ZOUA YES 10 BE SHOT AT ALEX
ANDRIA THIS MORNING.
SECESSION TROOPS ADVANCING.

About 10 o'clock, on Saturday night the
fifth Massachusetts regiment left their quarters
in the Treasury building, and started for Alex.
andria, where they arrived soon after midnight.
Yesterday morning the first Pennsylvania
regiment, Colonel Patterson, and the eighth
New York regiment, Colonel Lyons, left their
encampments at Kalorama, to take up their
position on the entrenched line running from
Alexandria to Arlington Heights, about eight
o'clock last night; the first Ohio regiment,
Colonel McCook, and the first New Jersey regi.
ment, Colonel johnson, also left for the same
vicinity, making about 1900 United States
soldiers now quartered on the Virginia side.
The breastworks along the whole route from
Alexandra TO the Georgetown aqueduct have
been entirely completed, and render the posi-
ton almost impregnable The amount of work
accomplished by the New York seventh, unac.
customed as they were supposed to be to this
kind Of labor, was perfectly miraculous; and all
the other regiments labored at them earnestly
and without ceasing until they were fully com.
pleted.
The telegraph between Washington and Alex.
andra was entirely completed on Saturday, and
telegraph connecting with both cities was yes.
terday put up, running to Arlington House, the
headquarters Of Major General Sandford, who
is now in command Of the forces in that vicinity.
The roads in every direction are well guarded.
and the preparations to resist any attack which
might be made are Of the most complete char.
acter.
Four of the Zouaves were arrested at the de.
pot yesterday afternoon, as they were about to
leave in the cars for the North, by a guard Of
the seventy.frst regiment. Two Of them are
to be shot this morning, under sentence of a
court.martial-one for attempting to shoot one
of the officers, and the other for insubordina.
ton.
Another one of the Zouaves was shot on
Saturday night, by sentinel, he failing to
give the countersign.
One of them was drowned on Saturday eve.
ming, while bathing.
The seventh returned to the city last even.
ing, and Immediately proceeded to Camp Cam.
eron. They bring with them several pris.
oners, who were arrested as spies and picket
guards, and two oftheir members who met with
serious mishaps yesterday. One Of the mem.
bers, while being over.heated, went to bathe,
and the sudden change caused congestion Of
the brain, which threw him into delirium.
Another of their NUMBER. Mr.. rockingham,
was accidently shot in the calf of his leg by
one of the members of the Michigan regiment,
as the Michigan band, which was on its way
to join the regiment at Alexandria, was play
ing before the seventh. They were both re-
moved to the hospital of the regiment, where
they will receive every attention.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
RAILRoADs.-Railroad property, within the

RAILRoADs.-Rairoad property, within the
theatre Of this war, is likely to fare badly.
On the Alexandria, Loudoun, and Hampshire
road, the national troops have burnt bridges,
variously stated at eight and eleven, and have
torn up the rails, at intervals, over space of
many miles. The alleged object of this pro.
ceeding is to prevent the approach of attack
ing forces from Harpers Ferry. Another course
of proceeding would have been to place guards
along this road, to prevent injury to it, and pre-.
serve it as a means Of access into the valley of
Virginia, to intercept the retreat of the force
at Harper's Ferry. Our readers will differ in
opinion as to what was most wise in this in.
stance, according to the conclusions to which
they may have arrived, as to the relative strength
of the military forces opposed to each other.
The secessionists, retreating from Alexan.
dria on the Orange railroad, broke it up be-
hind them, to prevent pursuit. but the exact
amount of damage done by them in that way
is not known.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

RICHMoND.-The papers of that city call at,
tention to the fact, that it was by way of the
broad and straight channel Of York river, run
ming to within "a days march of Richmond
that it was approached by the British during
the Revolutionary war.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ The Champion, at New York on Friday,
from Aspinwall, brought 1854, 900, the smallest
semi.monthly shipment from California for
many years. The fear of Southern privateers,
has temporarily diverted the golden current to
England.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

Col. jackson was ready to assure them that the
States of the South could never msconceive
the State of Maryland, and that, in the same
cause, it would only be with feeling Of graft
tude they would remember that they had not
been subjected to such painful experience"
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

KAysAs.-Reccnt conferences here between
the President and Judge Army, of Kansas,
have resulted in ordes for the equipment Of
three Kansas regiments, including one of cav
airy, from the Leavenworth Arsenal. The ar
rangements will secure, by all necessary force,
the free transit Of men and supplies through
Missouri, over the Hannibal and St. Joseph
railroad. No interruption by secession bands
will be permitted
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

pT Major General Sanford, Of New York,
has been assigned to the command of all the
New York regiments in the District Of Coum,
h,o
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
~ The Baltimore Sun of Saturday pays

the following compliment to Gen. Scott:
"The United States Government evidently
proceeds with caution and that military circum.
spection which charscterizes the sagacity of
Gen. Scott, and is the fruit of lifelong expert.
ence. We suspect that the fast and furious engi.
neers Of the Northern press will find that their
system, after all, is not quite safe and reliable
ss that of a military veteran who has some.
thing beside political passion and zealotry to
consider in the vast and formidable achieve.
ment confded to his skill.'
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

TRoors AT BALrIMORE.-A large body of
troops arrived in Baltimore late on Saturday
evening, by the Harrisburg railroad. Their
non'arrival here through the day yesterday, led
to the speculation that they were to be em.
ployed against Harper's Ferry.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ The vote in the city Of Alexandria was
1865 for secession, and ls against it. This is
hardly one fourth Of the usual vote. The Union
men, constituting the vast majority, did not
vote at ell.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

New GRANADIAN CoMMIssIoNER.-Mr Hur
tado, the New Granadan commissioner for the
settlement of the claims of citizens of the Uni
ted States under that Republic, under the re
cent convention, has arrived here.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ The first New Hampshire regiment,
Colonel NJ. W. Tappan, was expected to leave
New York yesterday noon, by special train for
this city.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

nS- The Etna, telegraphed at St. Johns
Newfoundland, has million and half in
specie for New York.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
Monday, Nay 81, 1881.

~ There will be . reception at the Execu.
tive Mansion on Tuesday evening, the 2sth in.
slant, between the hours Of eight and ten
O'clock.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

From the Correspondence tho Philadelphia Press %
PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
The President, while seated in his new
barouche with Mr.. Cameron, awaiting Mr..
Chase, at the Treasury Department yesterday,
to proceed to the funeral Of Colonel Vosburgb,
espied on the steps Of that building poor-look.
ing, delormed young msu with crutches, whom
he called to his side and questioned as to his
condition. The lad responded promptly to the
Presidential queries, and, with tears of JOY,
pockcted gold piece which Mr. Lincoln gave
him-probably the first he had ever possessed.
Such acts of lberality and disinte rested charity
are frequently practced by our Executive, who
can never look upon distress without attempting
to relieve it.
A PATRIOTIC LADY.
Mrs. Cooley, all old lady from East Tennes,
see, arrived here yesterday, travelling distance
of about fifteen hundred miles, for the purpose
of seeing the President and his Cabinet in rela.
ton to our national troubles. She reports a
terrible state of affairs in her section of the
State says there are but few Union men, and
that they are daily in dread Of being murdered
by the nfurated mobs continually rising there.
Mrs. Cooley hopes to return Immediately, and,
by telling the truth, to convince many of her
neighbors Of the errors Of their ways. She is
delighted with her visit, and says the people Of
Tennessee have no conception of the great
unanimity and determination of the Northern
people.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

DAMNED Our OF THE SOUTHERN ARMY.--
Captain Waddell, of the Massachusetts regi.
ment reports that several men arrived in AL:
exandria yesterday, having been drummed out
of the Southern army for refusing to obey or.
ders. They are originally from Rhode Island
and Massachusetts, and had been impressed
into service while living in tho South. They
report that there are over twenty thousand
troops within twenty-five miles of Alexandria.
Many OF the Massachusetts men recognised
them as being old acquaintance.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

SOUTHERN MAILs.-It will be seen by the
order of the Postmaster General of this date, in
our advertising columns, that he continues the
offices and mail service in the seeded States,
until the day when it is notified that they will
be assumed by the Post Office Department of
the (so.called) Montgomery Government. Mails
for the South made up here on, and prior to,
the 3lst instant will be, if possible, got to their
destination, ria the West
We learn that mail service will be kept up
between Alexandria and this city.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27
ORDINANCE OF SECESSION.
Maj'y for rstifying, s77

PAIRFAx COUNTY.
West End-For ratification, l25; against, l.,
Illegal Votes.-Five persons in Alexandria
county voted yesterday for Mr.. c. H. Upton as
member Of Congress. .r,..
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

SMlTH'S, No AGO Seventh street, is the best
- place in town to buy Clothes, Furnishing
Goods, Hats, and Caps. feb 2a-6m
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ On the 23d, cotton freights to Liverpool
we're quoted at penny and half at New Or
leans.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

The NINE MILLION LoAN.-The bids opened
at the Treasury Department on Saturday,
ranged from "a to 81. 1t is understood that
the bids as high as Sc would equal the amount
asksd for.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

n~ The Chicago Tribune demands bank
notes resting on "a specie basis" This is a
step forward, but it had better go at once for
hard money; no "specie basis" but specie it
self, and the determination Of all bank bills Of
the denominations of our gold and silver coins.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ At Chicago, holders of grain refuse TO
SELL except for specie, or its equivalent, and on
the 23d, the board Of trade adopted the follow
ing: -
"Whereas recent events in money matters
have eliminated in q return to the standard Of
gold and silver
Resoiued, That, in the opinion of the board
of trade, all sales Of property and Quotations.
thereof should hereafter be made in funds equal
to specie"
~ The Alexandria Gazette Of Friday, did
not come to hand till yesterday. We clip fhe
following items in respect to the election Of
Thursday:
We give belova detailed statement of the
result OF the election in the several districts Of
this county: -
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ Mr.. Howard was not allowed the sole
honor of buying national flag for the Michi.
gan regiment on Thursday. Two other gen
tlemen from that State, DR.. Alvord and Judge
Edmunds, Commissioner Of the Land Office
insisted upon dividing the honor with him.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

~ Two of the New York Zouaves were to
be shot this morning, by sentence of court mar.
tial The offence of one of them, was attempt
ing to shoot one of his officers, and the other,
insubordinatiou.
The national Republican., 1861-05-27

10r The reported arrival of the Yankee on
Saturday, was incorrect.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-18
wheeling Va. Convention.

WHEELING, May 15-Nothing special Of i'm
portance occurred in Convention this morning
Regular business was Carlsle's motion Of last
night to re-commit reports Of committee or
State and Federal relations
Mr. Wiley of Monongahela finished his speech
opposing the motion. and advocating the adop
ton Of report Of committee.
He was followed BY Mr.. Paulstry of Mason
who also opposed Mr.. Callisle's proposition al
this time
WHEELING, May 15.-Convention assembled
at o'clock.
Mr. Csrlisle's resolution being the order, Mr.
Carlisle moved an amendment by adding tina,
the Commute be instructed to submit ordinance
suggested in his resolution Of last night to the
people on the 23i of May.
Mr.. Wiley of Mongolia, continued his re.
marks from yesterday, opposing the organization
of Provisional Government.
Mr.. Pauldng of Mason, spoke at length, ia
yoring Provisional Government over the en-
tire State. There was no longer State govern
ment; the government and authorities had
usurped power. We are now in state of an
archy. We have the precedent Of California tO
act upon in this matter.
Mr.. Carlisle accepted he proposition.
Motion made to so into Cabinet Session, but
was withdrawn. Mr.. Pierpont of Marion, made
ienSthy speech IN opposition TO the resolution.
Sid if the Richmond Convention had acted
unconstitutionally, this Convention should not
follow their example.
s AFTERNOON SESSION. i}a ~ F7 t-g
Mr.. Pauldlng offered an amendment to Mr..
Carlisle's resolution, the Committee not to re-
port an ordinance of secession from the State,
but in favor of the counties of Western Virgin
ia voting for State officers to fill the places of
those now nominnlly in Office. .s
Mr. Carlisle accepted the amendment, and
further amended that if the Ordinance of Seces-
sion of the Richmond Convention be ratified on
the 23d, Convention be called early in June to
take such further action as deemed necessary.
On motion of Mr.. Lamb, of Ohio, report with
these additional propositions was recommitted,
and Convention adjourned till o'clock.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-18
WtScOs,sfn,
MAn1snN NV TX Wiana

MADISON, May l5.-Wisconsin legislator
convened in extra session day Gov. Rand.
all delivered his message this IN. 1t refers to
the d flcuities encountered in this State, rs well
as elsewhere in preparing troops for active SER
vice. and paints out the defects in existing laws.
and urges that an outlet must be found for the
spirit abroad among the poonlc to give efficient
AID to t. e federal government in putting down
this strange and inexcusible rebellion,-~to sus.
the Union men in the Border States--te control
the navigation OF the Mississippi. and protect
our soil from Invasion. The Northwest needs a
military head under Federal control ahe should
esll ont, drill and equip large body of men
though Wisconsin was called to furnish but one
regiment, hive had been offered within ten DAYS
alter the call OF the President, and eight are
now ready.
In the absence of information from the Gov.
eminent as TO what will be required of the
State, 1t Is recommended that six regiments in
addition. to the one now awaiting orders, b, nut
into camp, armed and EQUIPPED by the State
Also that SIX rIted cannon be purchased in ad.
tition to the small arms, and that one million
dollars be appropriated. 4g
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-18

sunrighteous war, il .whatmy conscience forbids.
Neither will remain silent, and zee this msjes-
tic framework Of government the noblest pelit.
ical'fsbric ever reared by human wisdom. pros.
trated in the dust TO CRAFTY the disappointed
ambition Of few aspiring men flor that Mr..
Vice President Stephens bravely told his fellow
citizens last November was the cause Of IA great
part Of our troubles and this under cover Of .
sophistical Interpretation of the Constitution at
war alike with common sense, with con,empo-
rary history and the traditions Of the govern
ment; unsupported by asingle authority among
the trainers Of the Constitution, and emphatical-
~ denounced by Mr.. Madison, their leader and
chief. rs .ssffS 8 sS....
What then remains, fellow.citizens, but that
we should, without unchrisian bitterness to-
wards our misguided countrymen, meet calmly
and resolutely the demands Of the crisis, that We
should perform the duty Of good citizens with
resolution and steadincss; that we should cor
daily support the government Of the country in
the difficult position in which it il placed; that
VIC should cheer and encourage the brave MEN
who have obeyed its call, by generous care of
their families, and to sum it all in one word,
come veal or woe, that we should stand by the
Gag of the Unionl
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-18
. From baltimore.

r"Ht.-ga. -..E BALTIMORE, May 10.
Gov. Hicks replies to Mayor Browns charge
that he authorized the destruction of the bridges.
He denies the charge, and says if the Mayors
communication and accompanying certificate
have induced any person to doubt my true posi-
ton i'll the premises, / respectfully ask suspcn-
sion of Judgment until sufficient time be afford
ed me to collect the necessary proof, and show,
as should be able to, that the burning of the
bridges. &C., were all part of conspiracy
against the government. as b. ...... ...
The city is quiet. Members of the Massachu-
sets and New York regiments are stroing
through the streets wholly unarmed generally
in couples, having full confidence in the loyalty
Of the city.
Rumors are afoat that Gen. Butler will make
another test to-day of those in high position
A portion Of the First Pennsylvania regiment
arrived at Woodbury. this morning and the rest
of the regiment ia distributed along the line of
the road, from the present line down. 1t is ex
pected that large body will come down to day.
Early this morning Rimggold's artillery passed
through the city on their way to Washington.
1000 troops via Perryyi!le are now landing at
Locust Point. 1t is supposed they are en- route
for Washington 81. 49,. 81 ann ... ..-...
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-18
Col. Anderson at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, May l6.-Col. Anderson ,rri1,
thisp. IN. He was met at the depot By CO,
mite of the City Council, Mayor Hsieh Il
dered him the hospitality Of the city, to vii
Col. Anderson replied briefly. He was then
corted through the principal streets By 4
Home Guard and an immense throng Of q
zens. Everywhere along the line Of march n
hearty expressions of welcome were given. !
Camp Dennison, the soldiers were drawn upi
line, presenting arms as the train passed q
Anderson is the guest of his brother, LaI 4
dprson