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The national Republican., 1861-04-20
MORE VIRGINIA OUTRAGEsl


Lastevening's mail brought us the Richmond
Enquirer of yesterday morning, with the fol-
lowing list Of seizures by the gentlemen who
are so much opposed to coercion
"THE MINOR EVENTS OF YEsTERDAY.-1he
Confederate flag was displayed from the custom
house, hotels, and private residences-eight
stars being generally the number on the flag,
one having been added for old Virginia.
"The custom.house was taken out Of the
hands of the United States, and placed under a
guard Of State troops.
"The hurrying to and fro Of military men
gave the city quite martial aspect
"The steamships Yorktown and jamestown
belonging to the Virginia and New York
Steamship Company have both been seized
and put in charge of Virginia State troops.
The Yorktown was seized at her wharf in this
city on Wednesday afternoon, just as she was
about to depart for New York, with q large
amount Of merchandise. The jamestown was
seized at City Point, (sixty miles below Rich
mond,) by troops which had been sent down in
a steamer for that purpose. The jamestown
left New York on Tuesday afternoon, and, we
understand, has on board about $50, 900 worth
| of ordnance and military stores, for Virginia
and other Southern States.
"a marine vessel was also seized at City
Point, called the Arago, by detachment Of
volunteers from Richmond. The steam tug
| William Allison also arrived at the Richmond
wharf last night, with the United States survey
ing schooner Mason in tow, which had also
been levied upon.
"These seizures have been made upon the
ler talionis, we presume, the vessels being
owned chiefly by Northern men,
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

INTERESTING to Office seekers, Office holders.
L aud Everybody Else.-lf you want an office,
buy nice suit OF Clothes from SMITH, No. 400
Seventh street.
If you want to have an Office, buy nice suit
Of Clothes from SMITH, No. AGO Seventh street.
II you wish to look nice, buy suit OF Clothes
at SMITHS anyhow. feb 2s-6m
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

TO work the guns, but afterwards served most
willingly and cffectually against the Iron Bate.
nv. The barracks caught fire several times on
Fridav, but we're extinguished by the efforts of
Mr. Hart, of New York, and Mr.. Lyman, of
Baltimore, both volunteers.
On Saturday the officers quarters caught
fire from shell. The mail gates were burnt
and the magazine was actually surrounded by
FIRE, and ninety barrels Of powder, which had
be an taken out, we're thrown into the sea.
When the magazine was encircled by fire, all
our materials ,cere cut off, and zoe had eaten
our last biscuit t,po days before! The men
had to lie on the ground with wet handker.
chiefs on their faces to prevent smothering, and
q favorable eddy Of wind was all that saved
our lives! Our cartridge bags gave out, and
Eve men we're employed to manufacture them
out Of our shirts, sheets, blankets, &c. 1t will
take half o million dollars to repair Fort Sum.
ter's interior. Most Of their shot were aimed
at our flag.
Fort Sumter had not been reinforced on any
occasion. The steamer Baltic arrived of
Charleston on the morning Of Friday, after the
firing on Sumter had commenced. The steam.
ers Pawnee and Pocahontas arrived next day.
The Powhatan and the transport steamer At.
lantic had not been seen and the steam tugs
also have not been seen. During all the whlie tnat
the feet lay off Charleston, heavy gale was
blowing.
The day Major Anderson evacuated, prepa.
rations to reinforce him had been made for an
attempt that night. A schooner was seized,
and ali agreement made to pay the pilot and
captain $500 to put men into the fort, but the
fort was evacuated before the attempt could
be made. Captain Fox had instructions to
provision the fort without troops. II fired on,
he was to rush in as best he could. Bat the
gale prevented the arrival Of the tugs and
transport.
Among the many incidents Of the battle is
that of Mr.. Hart, volunteer, who, when the
aag was shot down and the rebel FIRE was con.
centrated on the flag staff, gallantly nailed the
Stars and Stripes to the mast amid deadly
fire, the heroic act being greeted BY the cheers
Of the United States troops.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
G AS FIXTURE ES!
THE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER oFFEREI


IN THIS CITY
THOSE who desire to select from new patterns,
L 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 our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices,
for this branch of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work dono
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
269 Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 26 J.W THOMPSON h co,
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
BY THE MAYOR OF WASHINGTON.

MAYORS OFFICE, AprH 2O, 1861:
In the present unhappy condition Of national
affairs, it is hoped and believed that the citizens
of Washington will constantly feel and eau.
tiousy respect the obligations of public order,
which are in an especial manner incumbent on
them.
The presence Of large bodies of troops,
though it gives to the city IN unaccustomed
aspect, in no manner supersedes or interrupts
the regular and orderly administration of the
municipal government.
1t is not apprehended that any disturbances
will occur, unless through heated and violent
political discussions and harangues in public
places upon topics the agitation Of which at this
time aud in this community can be productive
Of nothing but unmitgated harm.
Therefore, !, JAMES G. BERRET, Mayor Of
Washington, do hereby earnestly exhort all
good citizens and sojourners to be careful so to
corduct themselves as neither by word or deed
to give occasion for any breach of the peace.
Given under my hand, at the City Hall, this
goth day of April, A. d. 1861.
JAMES G. BERRET, Mayor.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

NEW GOODS.
NE are now adding TO our stock large and
w d sirable lot OF New Goods, comprising
everything that is new aud desirable, which We
propose to sell at small price, All persons in
want of Dry Goods will always find our stock
complete in all its branches, and at the lowest
prces. We would impress upon those Of our cit-
izens who have recently taken up their residence
with US, that We hav. but one ptice," marked In
plain figures on each article, and offer discount
Of five per cent. of for all sales for cash.
We ask an examination Of prices, so that GUS
toners can satisfy themselves in regard to the
saving by purchasing for cash.
w. NJ. SHUSTER & CO.,
No. 80, opposite Centre Market, between
Seventh and Eighth streets.
apr 6--l0tif Star
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
Millinery, Fancy Goods-Cheap.

IVI between G and II streets, keeps constant
ly On hand large assortment of Fancy Goods,
Notions, Hosiery, &c, which he offers on the
most favorable terms, and earnestly solicts the
continued patronage Of his numerous friends and
customers.
Having engaged Mr.. ]. NJ. COIN, he will
promptly accommodate his former customers.
feb l6-2meod
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
Secretary of State.

FORT SUNTER.-From the accounts Of ofh.
GERS and soldiers of this fort, who have arrived
a. New York. it was undoubtedly defended,
not only with the greatest bravery, but with a
wonderful endurance Of the labor of working
guns by so small force. The fight could not
be kept up, as there was nothing to make car
tridges Of, and the last biscuit had bean eaten
two days before the surrender. The brave gar
rison deserved we'll of their country.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
GAS FIXTURES.

WE have in store, and are daily receiving,
w GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered in this market. We in
vits citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that we have the best-selected stock in
Washington.
All work In tho above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended 10.
MYERS L. McGHAN,
mar 20-6m 376 street.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

BALrINoRE.-Sse our local columns for &C.
counts of the attack yesterday upon the Amer
ican troops at Baltimore, by the hired assassns
Of the consprators. The greatest indignation
prevails here, aud the cry for vengeance is
heard on all sides. This is the FIRST instance
in which lives have been lost, since the COM
mencement of the conspiracy.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
FRENCH & RICHSTEIN'S
LIST OF NEW BOOKS.

Al ACAULAY'S History of England. Vol. 8.
lRl 40 cents.
Trumps. A Novel. By George William Cur-
tis. $l.50.
Negroes and Negro Slavery. By Van Ev.
rie, M. D. 81.
An Autocrati or Virtue and Faith. By F. COLI
burn Adams. 81.
The Crossed Path. By Wilk'e Collins. $l.25.
Dickens's Oliver Twist. Household edition,
illustrated by barley l. Gilbert. vols. l2mo.
$l.50.
Dickens's Pickwick Papers. Household edi-
ton. Illustrated by barley Gilbert. 4 vols.
l2mo. s..
Any Of the above sent BY mail free.
Our usual discount Of ten to fifty per cent. on
all bound books.
FRENCH h RICHSTElN,
apr l2-tf 27s Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

A FALSE CHARoE.-There appeared in our
advertising columns yesterday, under the head
Of Wanted" charge that Mr.. F. c. Magru.
der, shoe dealer on Seventh street, had dis,
charged clerk because he would not be a Sc,
cessionist. We learn that the advertisement
was inserted without authority, and the state
ment is incorrect.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
Gag Yesterday was the anniversary of tn
battle Of Lexington.

THE SURRENDER OF FORT SUMTER.
arrival Of Major Anderson at NeW York
Dispatch toMe Var Department-Statement
of Captain Doubieddy
The steamer Baltic with Major Anderson
and his command arrived at the Battery, New
York, at o'clock on Friday afternoon. She
had as she came up the aags of Fort Sumter
and Fort Moultrie flying. The Harriet Lane
sailed in company with the Baltic, and is soon
expected to arrive. Also, the steamer Pawnee,
with troops, and the steamer Pocahontas for
Norfolk. The Powhatan did not 20 to Charles.
ton bar. The Pawnee arrived off Charleston
bar after the surrender of Fort Sumter, and
during the time the feet remained of the bar
the wind blew gale from the southeast, ren.
dering the fleet useless so far as the relief Of
Sumter was concerned. The Pawnee sailed for
MAJOR ANDERsoN's DISPATCH TO THE WAR DE.
PARTMENT.
STEAMSHIP BALTIC, OFF SANDY HOOK,
April lS, 1890 A. NJ, via New York.
Having defended Fort Sumter for thirty. -four
hours, until the quarters were entirely burnt,
the main gates destroyed by fire, the gorge
walls seriously injured, the magazine surround.
ed by flames, and its door closed from the eff.
fects of the heat; four barrels and three car
trdges Of powder only being available, and no
provisions remaining but pork, l accepted
terms of evacuation offered by General Beau.
regard-being the same offered by him on the
llth inst, prior to the commencement Of hos
tilites-and marched out of the fort on Sun.
day afternoon, tho l4th inst with colors flying
and drums beating, bringing away company and
private property, and saluting my flag with
fifty guns. RoBERT ANDERRoN.
Major lst Artillery, commanding
Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary Of Var.
CAPTAIN DoUBLEDAY's STATEMENT.
Captain Doubleday says that the demand to
surrender Fort Sumter was made on the llth,
but was refused not only by Major Anderson,
but by the unanimous voice of the command.
On Friday morning, at three o'clock, the
rebels sent word that the fire would be opened
in an hour. At 4 o'clock the fire opened on
us from every direction, including hidden bat
terry. The fire opened with a volley from seven
teen mortars firing ten inch shells, aud shots
from thIry'three guns, mostl ly Columhiads.
We took breakfast very leisurely. The COM
mand was divided into three watches, each un
der the direction of two officers. After break
fast, they Immediately went to the guns and
opened ire on Fort Moultrie, Cummings's
Point, and Sulvan's Island Iron Battery.
Cummings Point Battery was of immense
strength, and most Of our shots glanced off.
Major Anderson refused to allow the men to
turn the guns on the parapet on account of
such terrific fire being directed there.
There Was scarcely a room in Fort Moultrie
left in u habitable condition, and several shots
went through the Floating Battery, but it was
but little damaged. Two guns on the Iron Bat.
terry were dismoun,ed. A man was stationed,
who cried shot or shell when the rebels fred,
and the garrison was thus enabled to dodge.
At first the workmen were reluctant to help
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
PEACE! PEACEl PEACEl

EOR RENT, or e! change in part for city prop.
i erty or Western lands, very valuable
FARM, containing l3l acres of choice land.
Good buildings, healthy location, and pleasantly
situated; ten miles from Washington, d. G.
Apply to o. G. Sage, No. 500 (Odd Fellows'
HalD Seventh street, Washington city.
apr l6-6t*
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

NORTH CARoLIyA.-This State, if the &C
counts in the Richmond papers of yesterday
are to be relied upon, is to be revolutonized
out of the Union, in true Mississippi style.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
~ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
at No. AGO Seventh street, Opposite the Post
Office. feb 2S-6m
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

ED" The N. Y. Tribune Of yesterday says:
"The custom. m.house at this port refused yes.
terday to grant any clearances for ports in the
seeded States. That's right. All facilities
for getting supplies from the North should be
promptly cut off from the rebels"
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
A. MEIN'ERS,
Psper-Hanger and Upholsterer,

1861 Seventh street, bet,ceen and X streets,
WASHINGTON, DC.
N. B.-Constanty on hand q large assortment
of Window. Shades, Curtains, Fancy Papers,
Upholstery Goods, &c. mar ls-3m
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
VOLUME FIFTH, MACAuLAv'S HISTORY OF
EkI.IAND

ENGLAND
THIS edition Of Macuulay is worthy Of especial
l. attention, inasnuch as the fifth volume con-
tains large amount of iuat;er not contained in
any other editions, comprising a Biographical
and Critical Sketch Of Macau ay's Life, Charac-
ter, and Writings, by s. Austin Allibone a dou-
ble-paee fac simie, from one Of Macaulay's latest
manuscripts; full and elaborate Index to the
FIVE volumes; while the Additional Notes to the
first four volumes have been incorporated from
the last London edition. 1t Is therefore claimed
for this edition that II is the most complete ac-
curate, and satisfactory, OF any ever before pub
lished For sale by
FRENCH l. RICFISTEIN,
27s Pennsylvania avenue, between
Eleventh and welith streets.
apr l1--lw
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

D1r The Louisville Journal goes in for Sc
cession. Prentice has never been for thu
Union, except upon impos ib!e conditions.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
PURE COUNTRY MILK.

TUE subscriber delivers Pure Country MIX,
i morning and evening, as usual, to his GUS
toners. StrOngers commencing house keeping in
this City, who desire Milk, can have their orders
propp,ly attended to by applying at this Office.
mar l3-u DAVID MILLER.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.

PHUTUGKAPHIU ALBUMS.
JUST received, by French Richstein, q large
q and splendid assortment OF Photographic
Albums" for Cartes de Visie, twenty different
patterns, ranging in price from rs cents to $40.
Also, fine steel Portrait of Major Robert An-
derson, large and small size rs cents each
Will be received this evening an extra supply
of the New York Duly Times, Herald, and 4Ti-
6une. Also, all the Philadelphia and Baltimore
papers. Papers from all parts Of the country
constantly on hand,
FRENCH & RICHSTElN,
apr 10 27s Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
DANIEL GENAU,

BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
No. 5ol Seventh street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall,
WASHINGTON, d. @.
All work executed with neatness and dispatch.
mar 2l-lm
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

A party Of Baltimore secessionists, on Fed
eral Hill, raised secession flag at noon on
Thursday, and commenced firing salute with
cannon. In few moments the workmen from
all the founderies in the vicinity, hearing the
report, rushed on them, tore down the flag,
spiked the gun, and threw it into the river.
The secessionists fled in CONSERVATION, and
the flag was torn in tatters. The enthusiasm
was universal for the Union. Not less than
5000 perrons were present.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

The CoNsPIRAroRs OuTwIrTED.-The War
Department is moving with great energy and
success. Harper's Ferry arsenal not being de.
fensble the removal Of the arms was com.
menced secretly last Saturday, and if the arse.
nal had been captured, the conspirators would
have obtained but little booty. But they were
foiled of even that, by the burning of the arse
nal.
The troops intended for this place, to come
by sen from Massachusetts, have been ordered
to land at Fortress Monroe.
For whatever use the Potomac river steam
ers were intended, by the conspirators, their
seizure, last night, will prevent it.
Upon the whole, these Virginia enterprises,
concocted at secret session at Richmond, have
not met with much success.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

D@- The Richmond Enquirer speaks of the
ordinance of secession as having been passed
on Thursday, and with but ".few dissenting
roices." This must refer to the final and formal
passage. The preliminary VOTE foreshadowing
the result, must have been earlier, and with (it
is believed) a considerable minority against it
Mr.. Carlisle was here Thursday morning, and
he did not leave Richmond until the Unior
cause was lost.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

~ North carolina, Missouri, Tennessee,
and Virginia stocks were down to fifty cents on
the dollar at New York on Thursday, and still
falling,
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
H. 0. NOYESS
MACHINE SEWING ROOMS

SHIRT MANUFACTORY,
No. b04 Ninth street, doors above Penn avenue,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
Every description Of Sewing done with neat
ness, promptness, and dispatch, and warranted
| to please. Shirts made to order. mar 2O-3m
The national Republican., 1861-04-20

B6- Dispatches from Lieut.. Slemmer make
forced.
The national Republican., 1861-04-20
Saturday. April 20, 1881

rS- On our first page, Gov. Stewards reply
n the Confederate Commissioners.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-06-18
.Y AYERS DO nol 10 30.
Compound Extract Of Sarsaparilla,

the most e~frectual remedy which the medical
skill Of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady. II Is cone
bined from the most active rcmedinlst that have
been discovered for the expurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue OF the
system from its destructive consequences.
Hence it should be employed for the cure OF
not only Scrofula, but also those other alice
tons which arise from it, u as ERuPrIVE
and SKIN DISEASES, ST. ANTHosY's FRH,
RosR, or ERYsIrELAs, PINrLHs, PUsTuLss,
BLoTcHEs, BLAINs and BoIIs, TuNons, THrTIn
and SALT RHEux, ScAID HgAB, RISowonM,
RHEuMATIsN, SYrmLITIc and MRRcuiIAb DIS
BASES, DRoPsY, DYsPEPsIA, DEBILITY, and
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING PROM VITIA1
TED on IMrURE BLOOD. The popular belief
in "iuppity efhe blood" is founded in truth,
for s~crofula is degeneration of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue Of this Sarsapn-
rilla is to purify and regenerate this vital fluid,
without which sound health is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-06-18
Scrofula. or King,siEyil.

isa constitutional ,discase. a corruption Of the
blood, by which this fiuid becomes vitiatcd.
weak, and poor. being in the circulation, il
peryndcs the whole body and may burst out
from its nttaeks, morris there one which Il may
not destroy. The scrofulons faint Is variously
caused BY mercurial discnsc, low living, dis
ordered or nnhcnlthy food. impure air, hitr 4
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, aud,
above ali, by the %vcnercal infection. What !
ever he It's origin, It Is hereditary in tic con-1
s~titution, descending +" from parents to children
unto the third and fourth generation {; indeed. 3,
it seems to be the rod Of Him who says. II
will visit the i~niquities Of tho fathers upon
their children." Ia tF rH g.fr,s ,Y.fsnis.
Its effects ommenc by deposition from the
blood of corrupt or ulccrous matter, which, III
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, Is termed
tuborclcs; in the glands, swellingsi and on
the surface, eruptions or sores. This foul COR
ruption, which gcnders in the blood, deprcsscs
the energies Of life, so that scrofulous constitute
items not only suffer from scrofulous com
plants, but they have far less power 70 With p
stand the attacks Of other diseases; conse- q.
quently vast numbers perish by disorders Z
which, although not scrofulous in their nature, @
are still rendered fatal by this taint in the ID
system. Most Of the consumption which de
climates the human family has its. origin directly
in this scrofulous contamination; and many
destructive diseases Of the liver. kidneys, brains l
and, indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
arc aggravated by the same cause. ~
One quarter Of all our people arc scrofnlous;
their persons arc invaded by this lurking in
| lection, and their health is undermined by Il.
| To cleanse it from the system we must %renovatc
the blood by IN Alternative medicine, and in-
~vigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such a medicine we supply i'll i"'
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We are enabled here TO offer the community a
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