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The national Republican., 1861-03-09
A SHOCKING AND MYsrEsrous AryAm.-

A SHOCKING AND MYsrERrous ArYAm.-
Mrs. Cooley, wife of b. B. Cooley, Esq, re.
siding near M:ddletown, Frederick county, Va,
left her house on Tuesday, the 25th ult, for the
purpose (according to the story Of her colored
house mad, of visiting some Of her neighbors,
but not returning at dark, inquiry was insti.
tuted, and it was ascertained she had not
visited any of them. Speaking of the search,
a correspondent of the Alexandria Gazette
says:
"On approaching the meathouse, groans
were heard emanating therefrom, and as the
key could not be found, attempts to break
down the door were begun; but while these
were in progress, the key was found in the
dwelling house, the door opened, and the lady,
in complete state Of nudity, was found sitting
on the floor, with her hands covering her face,
and perfectly unconscious. Some of her cloth
ing was hanging from the meat hooks in the
rafters and some was strewed about the floor.
A sailing tray was almost filed with blood, ap.
parently freshly spilled. Marks, resembling
those made by the pressure Of fingers, were
upon her arms, and her head, neck, and sides,
were horribly mutilated by what appeared to
be blunt-pointed puncturing instrument.
Her shoes and stockings were found under her
bed. in her chamber, saturated with blood.
Medical aid was promptly procured, and every.
thing done for the unfortunate lady that science
and skill could suggest, but all was OF no avail.
She fingered in the sane helpless condition in
which she was found until Saturday last, when
death came to her relief Her husband, who
had started from his home on the freight train
of the Manassas Gap railroad, with cattle for
the city, on the same day his wife met with this
terrible calamity, was teegraphed to instantly,
but returned just in time to see his estimable
lady expire. No clue has yet been obtained
for the solution Of this most extraordinary oc.
currence. The colored woman is under arrest. !"
The national Republican., 1861-03-09
THE INAUGURAL.

Copies Of the inaugural address, in pamphlet
form, can be had at this Office. Price, fifty
cents per hundred.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09
New York Markets,

Nep York, March s. Cotton quiet-sales Of
1900 bales. Flour heavy-sales of $500 bar.
rels. Wheat seady-sales of l0l 900 bushels
Western red, $l.29 @ $l.3l ditto white, $l.45.
Corn quet--sales OF $1,000 bushels; mixed,
So ca 673 cents; Southern white, 20 "a 75
cents. Pork heavy mess, $l7.06 "a $I7.l2.
Lard firm at 81 "a 100 cents. Whisky, Ut "a
III cents. Sugar heavy muscovado, At q 81
cents. Coffee steady-sales of 5000 bags Of
Rio on private terms at IL @ l22 cents. Ma.
vol stores unchanged.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09
Financial.

Nep York, Aarch s-Stocks active and bet.
ter hicago and Rock Island, 573; Illinois
Central shares, 8Oi do. bonds 9st; La Crosse
and Milwaukee, II; Michigan Southern, 36t
New York Central, 7s3 Reading. 43t Hud.
son River Railroad, 45a; Virginia 6's, 76 Mis-
souri, 6's, 66f.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09
Southern Congress.

- oVUVrrofH OOIIEof CSos
Montgomery March s-Mr. Clayton to day
introduced bill to establish an admiralty
court at Key West.
Mr.. Sparrow introduced a resolution Of in.
quiry as to the condition of tho custom. house
at New Orleans.
Mr.. Conrad presented communication pro.
posing certain changes in the law regulating
steamboats,.
The army bill was passed.
1t was reported that 10000 men would soon
be ready to take the field.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09

Gen. Beauregard, the new commander at
Charleston after carefully surveying the forti6.
cations, has given, like Jack Bunsby, an opin.
ion as is an opinion. He says Fort Sumter
can be redueed-that it is only question Of
time. 10 this profound statement we might
ADD, mat the reduction of any fortress in the
world is only question of time. Doubtless,
the South Carolinians could take Gibraltar it.
self with plenty of time before them-say a
couple ofthousand years or so-M y Tribune.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09

REPORTED IYsURREcrIoN-A man rode into
Rockville, night before last, under whip and
spur, evidently scared nearly to death, and de.
clared that the negroes were collecting about
four miles from the village, and had pole
erected with light on it for a signal. This
spread through the village in few minutes,
and tie Rockville volunteers were ordered out.
They proceeded to the spot, and discovered
that during the day the farmers had been burn.
ing brush, and two or three stumps which had
taken fire were still burning, and these had
caused the alarm. There was no indication of
uneasiness whatever among the negroes.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09

Nep Orleans, March THE inaugural was
generally construed here as q declaration of
war.
The Legislature has passed q resolution ap.
proving OF the course of General Twiggs.
1t is reported that Fort Brown, on the Rio
Grande, has been surrendered to the Texan
troops.
Pensacola advices state that Lieutenant Slem.
mer is raising sand battery east Of Fort Pick.
ems. The work on the land batteries opposite
Warrington is being continued.
The national Republican., 1861-03-09

North Carolina Election.
Raleigh, March 8.-This State has voted
against Convention by 1000 majority. The
members elected are two to one for the Union.
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Ncw-Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1861
The House met and ailer some confusion, elected
F. H. Teese Of Essex, Speaker, and Jacob Sharp Of
Warren, Clerk. These persons were not the regular
nominees, though both Democrats. the couics
turned between Breckenridge and Douglas, the Repub
6cans supporting the latter, who succeeded The
Americans and Democrats who have minority were
not able 10 make an agreement. Five Democrats
voted with the Republicans and produced this result.
After long struggle for Engrosing Clerk, they adj
iourned without electing.
After bard struggle all the day, the House COM
pleted ite organization at o'clock this evening The
officers elected this afternoon were Mr.. John II.
Meeker Of Essex Engrossing Clerk, Mr.. Alexander NJ
Johnston of Mercer Assistant Clerk and Mr.. Thomas
Dynans Of Passaic Doorkeeper. The officers are all
Douglas Democrats but voted for by the RePub.
lcans who Joined those Democrats who were opposed
TO the exorbitant demands Of the Americans six in
number, who held the balance OF power and demanded
one-half. BY this movement they got nothing. Last
nigh the Republican Senator whose vote gave all me
Offices in the Senate to the Democrats WAS burned III
efey. His couHe has created great excitement, and
he Is strongly denounced by Republican papers.
Gov. Olden will deliver bis Message tomorrow.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

Mr. STRATTON Rep. n. j. asked leave to pre-
cent memorial Of the citizens of Princeton on the
subject Of national affairs, containing practical sugges-
tons.
Mr. BURNETT DEM XIV objected.
The SPEAKER laid before the House message
from the President.
Mr. HOWARD rep, Mich.) moved that the Mes
cage be referred to Special Committee of FIVE, with
instructions TO inquire whether any Executive officers
Of the United States have been or are treating
holding communication with any person persons for
the transfer Of forts and other property; whether any
demand for their surrender has been made, and by
whom, and what answer has been given; whether any
officer officers have entered into any pledge not to
send reinforcement Of troops to the rbor Of Charles
ton, and if 80, when, where, by whom, and on what
considerations; whether the Custom House, Post
Office, and Arsenal at Charleston have been seized,
by whom held in possession whether any revenue
cutter has been seized and whether any efforts have
been made to recover IL. The Committee TO have
pOwer to send for persons and papers, and report from
time 10 time such facts as may be required by the
aiioDsl honor, &c.
Mr. HOUSTON Dem, Ala raised the point that
such instructions were against the rules.
Mr.. HOWARD replied, and moved the previous
question.
MIR. CRAWFORD Dem, Ga said there was no
esuse for excitement. They had passed beyond that
point.
VOICES-Tbere is no excitement We are calm.
Nh. CRAWFORD continued: Men should be cool,
and under land the line which they going. He
Intellectually sought TO offer substitute for the reSolu-
ton.
Mr. GARRETT Dem, va) desired to have the
Presidents Message considered in the Committee Of
the Whole on the State Of the Union.
Mr.. PHELPS Dem, Mo- remarked that the Presi-
deut Informs them that they in the midst Of
revolution, inviting the adoption of such measures IA
may avert civil war. The President appeals to Con-
qreez 20 make effort 10 restore the aternal relations
which ought 10 exit. Tie recommendation made by
The President is entitled the respect Of the American
people, but the resolutions pending, instead Of propos-
Ing "A remedy, look 10 Special Committee 20 indict
ebody. lie would vote against the resolution, a.
il did not I0te' tie emergency.
Mr.. FLORENCE Dem, Pal believing the resolu-
tion productive of no good, opposed it.
Mr.. BILL Is. Am, Ca said the resolution was not
based on pacific plan TO adjust the difficulties
Mr.. MARTIN DEEM. Ye) looked on the resolution
a frehrand to be- thrown into the country, which
war already excited.
Tie re-olntion Ia.sed-Yeas Ia3 Nav 81 as f1llows:
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pied here today have verified the ,soverb that ou
csrses sometimes prove blessings Nas Iinended tC
have read and Incorporated nv remarks the Sen
ator has placed position il would never have found
and has brought out TO the broad fight Of the Senate
journals. Mr.. Davis yielded TO motion to postpone
Mr.. CRITTENDEN Is. Am, XVI moved that his
,s0lations 10 submit amendments Of the Constitution
IN t,,> people be taken up. .rr
Mr.. CLARK (Rep., n. H. said he wished to
amend nv substituting the resolution be had offered
MIR. WILSON lRep., Mass moved to postpone till
tomorrow.
Mr. PUGH Dem, Ohio, thought better to- decide
the question at
MI BIGLER Dem, Pal spoke in favor Of voting
on the resolution now. He thought they had neglect
cal power enough here to save the country. 1t was
never too late to struggle for the Union.
Mr.. SALISBURY (Dem., Del made an appeal fcf
vote now, that the country might know II there was
patriotism enough here TO save tire country by the
adoption Of the resolutions
The revolutions were then postponed till tomorrow.
Tire Pacific Railroad bill was taken up.
Mr.. WILKINSON rep, Mimi moved that the
I i'll be referred to a Select Committee.
Mr.. GWIN Dem, Call said he thought 1t would
DESTROY the bill f it were referred to Committee.
Mr.. LATHAM Dem, Cali entered his protest
sgsins, any reference of the bill
MIR. RICE Dem, MIMI said that it was evident
that the friends Of the bill intended TO pass without
giving the Northwest a fair show. He moTed Its
indefinite postponement.
Mr. BAKER rep, Oregon seconded the notion
Mr.. LATHAM demanded the yeas and nays on the
motion.
Mr. LANE Dem, Oregonl thought that this was
not the time to pass such bill He thought 1t was
better TO say 10 the South that their rights should bs
protected. He lane did not believe that this rail'
road would restore peace.
Adjourned
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The Virginia Legislature.
RICHMOND, Va, "Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1861

RICHMOND, va, WVunt0Idy' JIM - T771'
Joint resolution was introduced in the Senate to-
day TO appoint Committee to represent 70 the Pres.
dent Of the United States that in the judgment of the
General Assembly Of the State of Virginia any add
tional display Of military power on the South will
eoTaIdize the tranquility Of the Republic and that the
evacuation of Fort Sumter is the first step that should
be taken toward the restoration peace and harmony.
Laid over.
The resolution relative to a National Convention,
with tie amendment for Convention of the Slave
holding States to produce concert of action were refer
red 10 the joint Committee Federal Relations
The House has passed the second section of the Con
vention bill designating the 18th Of February next for
the election of delegates.
Resolutions have been laid before the Senate fof
call for a National Convention, 10 propose amendments
to the Constitution.
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MIR. Cameron and MIR. IincOin's
Cabinet.

HARRIsBURC, Pa, Wednesday Jan. y 1861.
1t is raid on high authority, that Mr.. McCiuro re-
ceived letter from Mr. Lincoln to-day The exact con-
tents of which have not trsnspired. Enough, how
ever, il known 10 warrant the belief that Mr.. NC
Clure's opinions expressed since his return from
Springfield that Mr.. Stewards influence would alone
retain Mr. Cameron in the Cabinet Of Mr.. lincoln are
correct. Mr.. Mcclure has, heretofore, been silent.
There ia considerable curiosity public circles 70 Know
vbat action The anti Cameronites will take in opposi
ton to Mr. Cameron's appointment. Since the receipt
of Mr. Lincolbs letter, Mr. Mcclure confidently ex-
presses biz belief that Mr.. Cameron wall decline M aP-
Iointment. Mr. Mcclure seems to be well advised
Messrs Sapdereon and Casey leading Cameron men,
If tbip city for Washington last night, in great haste,
and il is b. ieved their departure has some connecl
with Mr.. Cameron's deciinatioo The friends OF Mr.
Cameron here are tolerably e0nhaent thal Ne WIN TO-
ceiye ali appointmc 10 TIC Cabinet, and accept It.
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United States Sub Treasurer at ca ~ Maj AnScr
ing the drafts Of the Paymaster III fss Trcasnrar ha
son and his command, and the SuA
refused accordingly. from New
Half million Of dollar is daily e2pect
York by the Treasury Department If the LIE
Com. Marry says that the long paaSsss, nos;t; ~
want does not Il bis Judgment justly the sop,
of her Lose He gives the reasons for his behei' r.
Commander Hartstene OF south Carohns m
signed lis position in the Navy. . y,
Capt Kearney of New-Jersey has written ley.
recalling his letter of resignation but it appears thus
was never received at the Navy Department
Senator Seward has the floor for Saturday, to speak
on the state Of the Union.
II appears from an official report that since April
last the Government has sold TO various parties $4,000
muskets altered from flint to percussion locks at cost
of - cents apiece The amount realized was $50 90.
They are almost worthless and were previously con-
demned by the Ordnance officers.
telegrapbic dispatch from the Navy Department to
an officer ut Kew West was recently intercepted at
Mobile by the authorities there.
The United States Agricultural Society commenced
their annual session at the Smithsonian Institution to-
day. Col Ware of Virginia was elected President pro
TEN. The act Of corporation given by Congress was
accepted and various Committees Were appointed.
Energetic measures being made for the protection
Of public property III end about the city,
The object of the departure Of the Brooklyn for
Charleston Is supposed to be relative to the Star OF
the West, in the authorities of South Carolina
oppose the ngress of the latter into the harbor by
bringing back the troops to Norfolk.
VIM II. Russell WAS bRed ont to-day. His bail
was qualified to over 600 600 but at the instance of
the United States District Attorney it was reduced to
100000.
Owing TO typographical error in the list of Yeas
or the adoption Of Mr. Abrams resolution laIdat0y OF
Major Anderson, &c, the name of Mr. Jenkins OF
Virginia, was printed instead of that of Mr.. Junkl OF
Pennsy lvania The former not then in the city:
The following has been obtained from an official
source:
RycKss or DEPARTMENT ErPRxpiTuRSs
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AN lnTrsymS WITH TIE auyEasua.

CHARLESTON, "Wednesday, Jan 9, 1861.
The Star of the West, in endeavoring to enter our
barbor, about daylight this morning. was opened upon
by the garrison on Morris Isiand, and also by Fort
Moultrie The steamer put about and went to sea.
/ have not been able TO learn whether the steamer
or any person on board was injured. The belief u
that injury sustained by either the boat thosc
on board. Fort Sumter did not respond. .I.s.-
Leut. Hall of Fort Sumter came over TO the city
about ii o'clock with flag of truce. BE repaired 10
the quarter Of the Governor, followed by crowd OF
citizens. He was in secret communication with the
Governor and Council for two hours At O'Clock b
was sent in a carriage with the Governors aids TO The
wharf, and returned to Fort Sumter. The object Of
his mission not known. 1t is supposed that relates
to- the firing on the Star of the West.
The people are intensely excited.
There were no demonstrations against Lieut.. Hail.
There is great curiosity to know what Lieut.. Han
came for
Our citizens were drawn In crowds to our wharveG
early this morning in consequence of frequent reports
of cannon from seaward. Some twelve or fifteen
reports heard many Of them proceeding from ths
works on Morris Island
Laler-Leut. Hall closed his interview with the
Governor and Council about o'clock The facts have
not transpred. We learn from high authority thSs
they are of most threatening character.
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Fire I'm Buffalo.

BrFFALo, "wednesday, Jan. y, IobI.
The extensive tobacco mandatory Of james Adaine
g. Co.. on Washington street, almost entirely con-
$50 COO upon which there is an insurance of $lS00o
in the folio wing Companies: City Of Hartford, .Ooe
Hartford Of Hartford $1,000 North American OF
Hartford, e., 500; Etna OF Hartford, 1850; Ncrth
American Of New-York 1900; Home Of New-forks
5000; Hampden of Springfield, $1,000 The buiid-
ing was valued at abcut $4,000, which Is not toes&
loss. II is nssred for 81 0OO In the following Offices.
Buffalo Mutusl, 5000; Hartford, sS0V iAvergost
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Worlring Mems Mass Meeting.

NEWARK, n. j. Wednesday Jan. 9, 1861.
rather Incorporate call for a meeting, this
evening, Of working men ont Of employment, canssd
some apprehensions of a disturbance but the utei,r
designs, If any, were frustrated by the good sense Il
the meeting under the instructions Of temperate speak
en. Union speeches We're delivered by Judges Pier
con, Waugh and Others. A majority of COMMITTEES
Of FIVE pre- sened resolutions ndorsing and recommend
ing the Crittenden compromise and commencing the
action Of tie President in supporting the set of Masr
Anderson Which were passed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-10

AUGUSTA, Me-, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1861.
Ex-Gov Morrill, was to-day elected TO the United
States Senate to FIJI the vacancy occasoned by the res
igntion Of Dir. HaInlin The vote in the Senate was
unanimous. In the House the vote stood;
FOR hiorrll.... sss'ssss's'ssslEt
FOR o. 4. shepey...... ..........'..s.'' ~
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The Mississippi state Convention.

JAcKsos, Miss, Wednesday, Jan 8, 1861.
The Convention has been in secret session nearly Al
the morning.
L1ter-The ordinance for immediate secession Of the
State has passed the Convention by vote Of ~ % Is
The prominent places in the city Illuminated TO
night guns are being fred and fireworks let of in
honor of the event.
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FATHER KILLED BIT MS Sos-we learn from TIE
Montgomery Moii, that at Rotinsons Springs ia An
tsuga County, man named Jack Stoneker, while n
toxicated, attempted to take the life Of his wife y
shooting at her. Failing hit her with the shot, ne dw
his knife and was In the sct of cutting her throa
when his son. lad about IL Is years old, pickles p
his gun and fred ut his degraded father killing na1
instantly the ball taking effect in the head.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-10
Troops af Fort McHenry.

BALTIMORE, Tuesday Jan. ], I86I
A company of marines, numbering forty muskets
under Lieut.. Howell, came in = special train from
Washington this morning and took possession Of Fort
McHcnry, and raised the starr and stripes.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-10
Congressional Election.

SpnrsGYIELD ILL.,, Wednesday, Jan. g. 1861.
The Hon. Lyman Tumbull was to-day reelected
United States Senator by vote of "a to 49, the Demo
Gratis voting for Mr.. s. S. Marshall
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Conversational Nominations.

COsCORD, n. H., Nednesday, Jan. y 1901
The Republicans of the lid District, in convention
al Manchester to-day, nominated Mr. T. IL. Rollins OF
Concord for Congress.
In the lid District Of Nsw-Hampshire the Repub
Hcans have nominated T. M. Edwards for reelection to
Congress.
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Conventions mt Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Wednesday, Jan. g. 1861.
Both the Union and Douglas Democratic Conven-
tons unanimously recommended the adoption of the
Crittenden resolutions
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Naval.
NnRFnIK. NJ

NoRFoLK, Va, "Wednesday, Jan. 9. 1851.
The Brooklyn has put to sea. She passed the Capsz
at o clock this afternoon.
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Nop.Arrival of steamer.

SANDY HOOK, Wednesday, Jan. 9-midnigbt.
No siens Of the steamships Bremen or Glasgow. II
is stOrming bad. Cannot see any distance. Wind
blowing gale from L. s. T..
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Military Movements,

CHTcAGO, "wednesday, Jan. y, Isbi.
Troops from Fort Leayenworth numbering 200
men, % officers, and a horses, route for Fort Me-
Henry, arrived here this evening, and leave tonigh
via Pittsburgh.
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ALBANY, Wednesday Jan. g. 1861
The SENATE had brief Executive Session to-day
Mr.. Thomas Acton metropolitan Police Commissioner.
appointed in the place Of Mr.. Amos Pillsbury, wwj
confirmed.
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The Canada Outwars, Bound.

Boston, Wednesday, Jan. ., lS6I-
The steamsiip Canada sailed at II o'clock this morn
ing with passengers for Halifax, and 80 for Liver
pool She takes out no specie.
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The New.ysexicap Mall.

IsDEPEspEEcK, "Wednesday, jan 9, 1861.
The New-Mexican mail, from Pawnee Fork, arrived
this evening. II brings news from she incoming
through mail, due here two weeks ago. No Indians
were seen on the route. There Is no news Of any
importance. all.s
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mr. Everett's Lecture on Astronomy.

Bosros, Wednesday, Jan. g. 1861.
MT Everett will not allude to politics in his lecsurS
on astronomy tonight
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Reported Empeachnients for
Treason.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Post
WAsHISGTos, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1861.
The Cabinet is now in session, celebrating upon
the propriety of arresting Toombs of Georgia and
WgfaI Of Texas for high treason.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-10

-Joshua NJ Washington. editor and propriss'r =
The Bermadsar, died ct Hamilton, Bermuda, % p
18th alt., aged "a.
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II may De remarked thai the larger amount
postage is collected in these States.
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THE STAR Or TIE WEST FIRED IN10.
SHE is OBLIGED 10 PUT TO ssA.

A Flag Of Truce from Fort s..se i.