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The national Republican., 1861-10-18
Warlike wit.

From the Comic Monthly
Where will JEFF. Davis go when he dies
To that burn from which no traveller returns.
How did A. L. find his way to the White
House? He dred It.
To what does the Government owe It's sue.
cess in money 'huntingf Ardor in the Chase.
The spell that quieted Baltimore. Dixs ipst
Dia Il.
Present avocation Of the old.fogy oommo-
dores. Boring Welles.
Why is W. II. Russell like the Mississippi
river? Because he runs do,on great country.
What was A. L.'s style Of locomotion 10 early
life? IIe went hun5eab along.
Why are Lincoln ~, Hamlin one and in
separable?" Beholdse reason! ABRAHAM
Lincoln.
SCENE IN DIXIE. sympathetic Husband -
What's the matter, dear? you look quite for
lorp.'
Wife" Matter, George! matter enough Il
make any woman look forlorn. Your stupit
secession has kept me away from Newport ant
Saratoga havn't dress that havn't worl
at leas, six times. l have only half an ounce
of cologne left, and only one pair of shoes LETT
and-and (bursting into tears) know the fal
bonnets are out In New York-and- ind
cant even get to see one."
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

CIEALED PROPOSALS, till the 2lst Of
y October, 1861 at IL O'Clock NJ, are invited for
supplying the army with Beef Cattle on the hoof, to
be delivered at Chambersburg, Harrisburg, or York
in the state Of Pennsy lvania, as the Government
may designate.
bidders are requested to comply in all particulars
with the form of bid published herewith
Government reserves to itself the right to pay In
Treasury notes or other funds 1t has for disburse
ment and to reject any BID, and for any cause. No
bid will be entertained unless the bidder Is present
to respond to his bid
The Government will receive 600 head under the
contract, aud will the right TO require any
additional number, up to l8 900 head.
Deliveries 10 be made weekly, In such Quantities as
may be required.
weight and no animal will be received which
weighs less than 900 pounds gross
No conditional bid will be received
c. s., u s. A., Washington, ID. c and endorsed
" Proposals. for Beef Cattle"
FoRM OF BID.
la b, do hereby propose to deliver to the Govern
ment good Beef Cattle on the hoof ior - per
livered at Chambersburg, Harrisburg, or York, In
the 81 ate OF Pennsy lvania, the Government may
designate according to the terms OF the incosed ad
yertisement. The Cattle to be weighed on the scales
and the weight go determined to be the purchase
weight. hereby agree to give good and sufficient
bond for the iulhlment of the contract, and to re
ceive Ire 4sury notes other Government funds Is
pay yment for the Cattle.
The first delivery of the Cattle will be required t.
be made about the 10Th Of November, 1851.
sep 2S-td
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

TIE CHIEF OF THE. WHITE FEATHGRs.-Roger
A. Pryor, the on!Lgeuthern member of the
nobl" white,ieaihefIarty, is, according to the
Richmond Enquirer, "runnipg for Congress-
He has been running in some way ever sinc'
be ran away from Mr.. Potter, of Wisconsin.
Some time ago he ran for the colonelcy of a
regiment but Ne probably found too much
risk attached to that honor, and now he seeks
place where he may safely eNemplify that
the tongue is mightier than the bowie knife. Ii
be can only manage TO secure good pistsl
and cowardly antap onist, his voice will be
heard in the Confederate councils-N Y. Er
Post.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
CLOTHING, &c.

nDEON HALL ODEON IIALL!!-Tb.
~ Cheapest and Best Spring and Summer Clothing
In Washington can be had at
W.IESE.TFELD S CO.'S,
Cor. Four-and.a. half Street and Penna. Avenue.
Spring 0vercoats and Dusters,
Elegant Dress Suits, at lowest rates,
Beautiful Business Suits, at triaing cost,
At wIESENFELD CO.'S
Busines Suits for young men,
Business Suits for middle ages,
Business Suits for all ages,
AT WIESENFELD CO.'S
Dress Suits for " eddings,
Dress Suits for parties
Dress Suits for best wear,
AT WIESENFELD 4 CO.'S.
Coats by the thousand,
Pants by the thousand,
Vests by the thousand,
AT wIESENFELD CO.'S.
Boys Clothing for the youngest,
Boys Clothing for all sizes,
Boys Clothing for larger boys,
AT WIEsENFELD CO.'S
Cheaper than the cheapest,
Finer than the finest,
Better than the best,
Are the garments,
AT wIESENFELD h CO.'S
Save your money, -
very few dollars
viii give you splendid outfit for summer,
WiEsENFELD l. co.'s,
mara-TT&S Cor. Penn. nv. and An st.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
E,owLG's PILE AND nUMoR CURE,

SURE CURE for Bleeding, Blind, and Itehipg
PILES, 0crofula, Salt Rheum, and Diseases of the
Skin Cne bottle warranted TO cure in all cases il
money. Only five bottles In a thousand returned,
and these were cases of Fistula. Hundreds Of let
tiers and certificates now in the proprietor
session, which can be seen upon application. Send
for circular.
Prepared by HENRY d. FOWLE, Chemist. Il
Prince street Boston, and for sale by JOHN WI
LEY, corner Third street and Pennsylypnia avenue
Washington House, sole agent for Washington City
and vicinity. Certificates with each bottle Price
One Dollar" sept 26-2m
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

uELMBOLD'S BUCHU FOR THE BLADDER
~ HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Kidneys.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Gravel.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dropsy.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for nervousness.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss OF Memory
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss Of Sight.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dimness Of Vision.
HELMROLD'S BUCHU for Difficult Breathing
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Weak Nerves,
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Distinctions.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Excesses arising from
Indiscretion and AL Diseases OF the
SEXUAL ORGANS,
Existing In either SIX, from whatever cause orig.
mated and no matter ofHOW LONG STANDING.
HELMBOLD'B EXTRACT BUCHU Is pleasant
In its taste and odor, and immediate In It's action
Price 81 per BOTTLE or six for So Delivered to any
address, accompanied by reliable certificates.
Depot, 1O4 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia.
sept S3m
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
HUMMER CLOTHING,

GUNNER CLOTHING,
We offer our large assortment Of thin Sum. -
mer Clothing at reduced prices. Our stock
embraces all styles and qualities OF Gentle.
mems, Youths, and Boys Wearing Apparel, ,-V2
of the most desirable and fashionable styles
Also, shirts and Furnishing Goods In great variety
Clothing made to order at the shortest notice.
WALL, STEPHENS Il CO.,
822 Pennsylvania avenue,
July16 between Nlnth and Tenth SITS.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

GAS FIXTUREs.-We have in lore, and
" are daily receiving, GAS FI&TOlins OF en-.
in style to anything heretofore offered In this market
we invite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures. feeling confident
that we have the best selected stock In Washington
All work in the above line intrusted to our care
MYERS Mc9HAN,
mar o0-sm No. $40 D street.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
FOR THE WESTERN
" RIVERS.

QuARrKRMAsrBR GESERAL's OYYIcx,
Warrington, June II, 1851.
Proposals are invited for constructing Gunboats
upon the Western rivers.
Specifications will be Immediately prepared, and
NAV be examined at the Quartermasters Oflce at
Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and at this ONCE.
Proposals from boat builders and engine. builders
alone will be considered.
Plans submitted by bidders will be taken into con
sideration. N. c. MEIGS,
june 10 Quartermaster General United States,
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

i W. FENWlCK, date Manager Of the W Washng.
ton Branch OfRce of the Scientific American Patent
Agency of Messrs Mum Co and for more than
ten years officially connected with said firm, and
with experience of fourteen years every branch
relating to the Patent Office, and the interest Of In
ventorsD
COUNSELLOR AND PATENT AGENT,
Ofhoe In Washington, ID. c., northeast corner OF
Seventh and streets, second story, directly oppo
site the Patent Office
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

nR. A. ZAPPONE, Instructor md Leo
- turer In Physiology, Chemistry, Botany, and
other branches Of Science connected with Medicine
Portuguese, Latin, Greek, and other Languages.
Ofhoe, No. 81 X street, being near Pennsylvania
avenue and Twenty fifth street. sept 6-u
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
GAS FIxTu n EST
The BEST ASSORTMENT
EVER OFFERED IN THIS CITY

Those who desire to select from new patterns with
the advantage of reduction In prices, will call early
and examine. -.
We would also call the attention of persons about
introducing gas into their dwellings, to increased
facilities and consequent low prices, for this branch
Of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done promptly
and free from gas leakages to call at 800 Pennsylva
MIA avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets,
south side j. W. THOMPSON CO.
uov26
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
- WAsHIH0roE, ID. & Oct. 10, iSt1.

SEALED PROPOSALS are invited at this ofIic.
until October 2Lt. at IL NJ, for supplying the Quar-
iermasters Department with 5000 ions Of Hay and
100 900 bushels Of Oats.
The HAY to be good mcrcbautable TIMOTHY, put
up and delivered In bales.
The OATS to be good merchaptable article, put
up in sacks of about two bushels each. Sac to be
retained BY the Government without extra charge
Oats 10 be received by weight, at (s9) thirty.1@o
pounds to the bushel.
All the hay and oats to be delivered at the Gov
ernment wharf or rasayad depot 10 this city within
(5O) thirty days afterSosug the contract.
The proposals 20 be in separate envelopes Those
for hay, 20 be marked Proposals. for Bay;'' those
for oats " Proposals for Oats"
All to be directed To Colonel d. H. RucKyR De, OF
Quartermaster, Washington, d. O.
No proposal will be entertained which IL received
after The reading Of the bids has been commenced
nor will any bid be considered uni Is the parties are
present, or represented by an authorized agent or
attorney.
Good and sufficient sssR.ty, with bond, &c will
De required.
Every bidder must e.re his full asartss with
either the number of his house. place OF business or
y o box
The undersigntd reserves the right to Z. ject all
b'ds that he may consider to, high.
oh. RUCKER,
oCt lO-dtOct2l Quartermaster and Colonel.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

u POLICE.
The Board of Police Commissioners having taken
he house No 616 Eleventh street, all business con.
nected with the Police Of the ty will be transacted
at that place.
A general complaint book will be opened, and ciu
<equested to call and enter any complaints
they may have to make of any matter relating 10
w. o. WEBB,
Superintendent.
star and Intelligencer please copy, and send bills
10 office sep20
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
From Hon. Charles Mason, late Commits
siOner Of Patents.

WAsHInsToN, D. c., Dot. 4, 1850.
Learning that r. W. Fenwiok Esq, Is about to
open ONCE in this city, Solicitor Of Patents
Icheerfuly state that have long known him rs
gentleman Of large experience in such matters, OF
prompt and accurate business habits, and of un
doubted integrity. As suoh, commend him to the
inventors of the United States.
may ~ CHARLES MASON.
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.


From the Macon (Gs.) Gazette, of Sept 10th.
WAR SONG OF THE MACON LIGHT DRAG8ONS.
To horse To horse the standard fes
The bugles sound the call
Your glit'ring sabres quickly seize,
The voice of battles on the breeze,
Arouse ye! one and all I...
From Georgia's fertile plains we come,
band Of brothers true,
Our CASE ies the leopard's spoil surround,
our nelghing chargers paw the ground,
We boast the red and blue.
And shall we bend the stubborn head,
In freedoms temple born,
Dress our pale cheeks in timid smile,
To hail master in our isle,
Or brook uictor's scorn'
No! though destruction o'er the land
Come pouring AS a Hood,
The sun that secs our falling day
Shall mark our sabres' deadly sway.
And set that night in blood
For gold let Scott's dull legions fight,
Or plumbers bloody gain, .a
Unbribed. unbNught. our swords we draw
To guard our country and our law,
Nor shall their edge be vain.
And now, while breath of Northern gale
still fans the tri.color, a.
And footsteps of invader rude,
With rapine foul and red with blood,
Pollutes the happy shore,
Farewell, dear friends, and farewell homes,
Adieu each tender tie,
Resolved, we mingie in the tide,
Where charging squadrons furious ride
To conquer or to die!
To horse To horse Our sabres gleam.
High sounds the bugle's call,
Combined with honor's sacred tie,
Our word is law and liberty,
March forward, one and all
[Floyd must have furnished this to Ne GeoI
gians, for IT is nearly all stolen from sfr Waite
ScOtt,1
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
GAS FITTING.
e. W. Yh.UNBnR,
GAS AND STEAM FlTTER

664 Sepenth st., near Canal Bridge, Washington
All orders executed at the shortest notice, in III
most substantial manner and on reasonable terms.
Personal attention given to every department Of tn
business. nov 2B
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
DENTISTRY.
TEETHi TEETHn
M ThnMTS

VNEETHi TEETBn % D
l. M. LOOMS, M. d.,
The inventor and pateutee Of the Mineral Plate
Teeth attends personally al his Office In this city
Many persons can wear these teeth who cannot
wear others and no persou can wear Others who can
not wear these. .. ..
Persons calling at my office can be accommodated
but to those who are particular and wish the purss
ceanes strongest and most perfect denture that art
eau prodnce, the Mineral Plate will be more fully
warranted.
Rooms in this city-No sss Pennsylvania avenue,
between Ninth and Tenth streets. Also, 907 Arch
street, Philadelphia. mar lS-ly
JNW. LOCK WOOD continues the prac-
corner Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street
Having practiced In the South nearly sixteen years.
he feels assured that he give satisfaction to any
that may call.
Teeth inserted on vuLoAsIrE, RuBsER, or QoLD
PLArE, Ch'oroform administered when desired.
aug1-tf
The national Republican., 1861-10-18
DLEAsURE GARDENI
ERNST LOEEELER

Takes tins metnod Of announcing to his friends and
the public generally that he has opened his garden
the corner of New York avenue and First street,
for the recepuon of ysters for the season Music on
Monday ana Thursday evenings, and sacred concerts
Of retreannsss, wines, liquors, &c. Also, the very
best lager Deer from his own brewery He also fur,
nishes lager Deer to persons throughout the city.
bowling aiiey And gymnasium have been fitted up for
the aOc0nR0unIlon OF visitors. mayA
The national Republican., 1861-10-18

HKRMw. asssIsY, propas.oz., socs,p
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Inese men meditated the destruction of the
nailsoad bridges in that vicinity. but their
p'ahS were frustrated. They are now held as
prisoners. 'l..t.<
IL mas been discovered that the seizure. Sun
uay' OF the steamer st. Nicholas was pratt.
cal S'ra'agem, effected by fifty rebels disgui
as mechanics. who took passage at Baltimore,
neaded by Capt. Hollns. After her seizure,
IneSe men took her on a piraticol cruize on the
haPPahannock and captured three vessels la
uen with coal and coffee, with all which she
went to Fredericksburg.
governor Jackson ard his men are hemmed
IN and surrounded in southwestern Missouri,
'ne Aansas troops guarding the western bor-
Ger with all its outlets, Gen. Lyon the Nilsson.
II riVer' and ColOnels Brown, Slegel and others
threatening an attack from Springfield, Mo.
battle seems imminent.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Recent Engagements.

0lnce our last issue several sharp skirmishes
have taken place, but as yet there has been no
important engagements, the Federal forces. il
is said, awaiting the formation ofsuficient cav.
airy forces, and the completion of ARMY wa.
gons, prior to an advance into Virginia.
On Thursday a fight occurred at Matthias
Point wherein a United States Navy officer.
Capt. Ward, of twenty-six years standing, was
mortally wounded. About forty men started
IN cutters for Matthias Point After LANDING
they erected battery composed of about $50
sand bags, and were about returning TO the
FreeboFn' which accompanied them, for can.
non, when the Confederate troops, who had
been concealed in a thick wood, suddenly made
their appearance and fred upon them. The
Federal party Immediately made a hastv re-.
treat, several of the men jumping in the water
TO swimto the Freeborn. Capt. Ward protect.
ed the retreat as much as possible; in taking
the place of gunner who had been wounded,
he was shot in the breast, and died soon after.
wards. Several seamen were also wounded
The flag carried was completely riddled with
bullets. Capt. Wards body was sent to Wash
ington, and theme North. II is stated thai
the enemy at Matthias Point are at least a
thousand strong.
A dispatch from Grafton dated the 9th saws
that Corporal Hayes and twelve men belong.
ing to Col. WalIace's regiment of Zeuaves
while scouting on Patterson's creek, twelve
miles east Of Cumberland, on Tuesday night.
encountered party of rebels Numbering abou,
forty. A sharp engagement ensued. Seven.
teen Of the enemy are reported killed, and a
number wounded. One of Hayes party was
killed, and bimselfbady wounded. They can.
lured Il number Of horses. The rebel force a,
Buchanan is reported to have been increased
to 1000.
Another skirmish is reported 10 have taken
place near Alexandria on Saturday night, be.
tween the picket guard of the FIRST Michigan
Regiment and party Of about twenty rebel
scouts. One of the Michigan men was killed
and one wounded, while the loss of the rebels
was two killed and two wounded. The attack
upon the picke,s is said to have been made
from ambush.
A skirmisa took place at Bowmans, twelve
miles from the Cheat river bridge, on Sunday.
between portions ofthe Fifteenth and Sixteen
tn Ohio aud the FIRST Virginia Regiment, and
a company Of rebel cavalry. The former were
sent to protect the polls, and the latter mis,ak.
ing their numbers, attacked them, and were
routed with loss of several men, amosg them
the Lieutenant of the company and several
horses. The only loss on our side was N. O.
Smith, Of the Fifteenth.
Nine men, ten kegs Of powder. and q guam.
tity ,f arms were captured by q company Of
Fedsral troops near ChiIcOthe, on the HanibslI
spd ST. Joseph Railroad on Sunday night
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Congress.

This body viii! assemble Thursday of thi
week. The first business will be the election
OF SPeaker-then the qualification of the mem
oers-and the Message ofthe President will be
the next thing in order. It may not be deliV
cred until Friday.
number Of Senators and Members of the
House have been in Washington for several
days. Already practical measures of legisla.
ton are b0ing prepared by Senator Wilson,
who, 1t is understood has been in consultation
with Congressman as we'll as with high off,
GERS OF the government, and at an early day
OF the extra session OF Congress will, as Chair
man OF the Committee on Military Affairs,
III troducea series of bills proposing.
Let. 10 legalize the executive action con.
cernlng the present defensive or warlike pser-
arations.
I'd. Giving the sanction of law to the plu n
already announced for the permanent increase
Of the army.
Sd. Retiring, iu6rm and disabled army off.
GERS.
4th. To organize from the militia 100 regI.
ments as National Guard, to be clothed and
armed alike.
Besides, 1t is designed to recommend an a o.
proPriatiOn of S2OO,OOO,OOO to carry the de.
fensive measures into effect. II is said the
above are substantially the objects contempla.
ted.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Delaware Affairs

among the graduates Of Princeton Co}lcg.
Del. ''' - N0s'''
All the stores in Dover, Middletown and
July. -" u
MEDIcAL AID.-Gov. Burton has appointed
Dr. John II. Simms one Of his aid, with the
rank Of Colonel. The Governor is partial ia
medicine, this being tho third doctor he has
appointed " aid" during the past two weeks.
orRANGER.-One day last week, a Deer
was seen III the swamp near Millsboro. This
Is the hrst deer which has been seen in this
county Tor number OF years. Years ago they
were very PlentIiul In the cypress sw amps 10
the lower part of this cOunty.-Messenger
PAYING THE SOLDIERS. Our men are 10 be
paid oft this week. The pay rolls are being
lhade up and the money will soon be forth.
coming. They could have been paid bet,re
'nls time; but the officers knew nothing about
Tue process 10 come at the money.
TRANSPORTATION OF FTRoops.-,ince the Iatb
Ui VI APrl last, The PhlIadel phIa, Wilmington and
baltimore Rail Road Company have carried
oVer 'neT road about 900 troops, including
All the necessary munitions, equipments. &c
without any unnecessary detention, and with
out single accident Of any kind Tor which the
road is responsible.
IHE WESLEYAN FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The
annual commencement of this valuable ips,itu.
tIon TOOK place last week. The hall, we learn.
was tastetuly decorated with handsome draw.
ihgs, the work of the scholars, and the Stars
ana Stripes formed a cano y beneath which
the young ladies passed to the stage. The
graduating class consisted of five, viz; Miss A
Webster, of Maryland; Miss C.. Scott, of VIII
ming ton; Miss Caldwell. of Penn; Miss Lucy
Askew, OF Wilmington, and Miss Walter.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
4th Of JulY.-.Programme.

As published in our last issue, the proces
slos will form at Flat-Iron Point, at 8 o'cloc
A. M and proceed thence down Commerce ct
10 Delaware. down Delaware to South, dow
South to Main. up Main to North and School
house No. 3.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
l.. Speakers and Clergy; 2. Choir 3. Com
mlttees; 4. Cadets of Temperance; 5. Citi-
zens on foot, citizens on horseback, Carriages
&c.
MARsHALLs.
DR.. E. D. Daley, Chief Marshall; Robert
Denney. Henry C. Spruance, James p. Hoffeck.
err Geo. II. Raymond, Horace Spruunce, w.
P, Oflsy.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
l. Prayer by Rev. J. c. Thompson.
& Vocal Music" Hail our country's na-
tai MORN"
8 Reading Declaration of Independence.
=. OratIon by Rev. Or. Bishop.
D. Vocal Music" Columbia, the Gem of
the Ocean,"
TWO O'clock, p. M.
l. Music.
=. Oration by VIM. Corbit Spruance, ESQ.
D. Vocal Music - National Hymn-"My
country tits OF thee"
4. Grafton by Rev. Mr.. White, of Dover.
.. Vocal Music" Star Spangled Banner"
8. Impromtu Remarks.
z. Vocal Music" This Land of Ours"
). Benedction.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
ALIANrHus.-This ia the hot.nicnl NAME 81

ALIANrHus.-This is the botanical name Of
an abOmlnable tree that bad tsste has prepa ga.
ted amongst US, to a considerable extent
Lacking the beauty and symmetry Of many oi
our forest trees. added to its list of objections
is pale, sickly green blossom, the remarkable
quality OF which is the exhaling in place oi
that sweet perfume we expect IRON flowers, q
most sckenng, disgusting sffluvium. Some
of these Alianthus trees flourish in all their
fetid luxurance, in several places, very disa.
greeable neighbOrs TO all who are bIest with
olfsctOry organs.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

HARvEsT.-Ths wheat fields with their geld.
en- coats, have mostly fallen before the march
OF the reaper. From nearly all parts of the
couHtry there comes the most fattering &C.
counts of the wheat crop.
When we look at the many and large fields
of wheat around US, says the Cecil Whig, we
wonder how long it would take our farmers to
gather their crops with the old sickle, or even
the more modern invention, the cradle? Bv
the patent reaper the work of days 10 done
10 almost as many hours. That rssper-an
apparently simple invention-How mighty it
is II marches across the field, and the full
headed cereal falls before it like the followers
of Belial before the mighty charge of the le
gions under Gabriel. aDd the grain is gath.
cred in space of time never conceived BY our
ancestors. But their instruments were suf.
hcient for their wants, and SO are ours, and
go will be those of our SUCCESSORS; necessit
will still invent things required by the times.