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The national Republican., 1861-11-22

Wur GOVERNMENT GRANTS AN INVENTOR A
PArENr.-The popular idea of a patent for an
invention Is, that like patent for land, IL is II
grant by the Government Of the United States
to the patentee Of some valuable thing possess
ed by the public, aud which, but for such grant,
would remain for the free and common use #
all. There could not be a greater mistake than
this az to the nature and effect of a patent for
nm invention. A patent to aninventor Is moth
ing more or less than an agreement ON behalf
Of Government with the inventor, that, in con-
sidera'ion of his making known fully, and put
ting into use his invention, for the benefit of
the public after the expiration Of the patent,
he shall, for and during the term Of the patent,
enjoy the exclusive use Of hs invt ntion. And
the patent law holds ont, as II further inducs
ment to invention, that If diiigent inventor
should not be adequately remunerated for biz
time, ingenuity and expense In originating,
patenting, and introducing his invention into
use, then he shall be permitted to have the ex.
elusive use OF his own invention an additional
seven years, or twenty -one years In all.
DIP. HOLLOWAY, U. 8. Pa,ent Office.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

ARRIVAL OF CONTRAB. .NDs..-Ths steamer
Stepping Stone passed up the Potomac, on
Wednesday night, without being fired upon
and safely arrived at the navy yard, bringing
seventy five contraband men, women and
children, who had made their way to our Po-
tomsc fotilla, where they had been received
and kindly cared for. We have not learned
what disposition has been made Of them, but
suppose they were sent to the city jail, where a
aned, and where they will remain, until they
are liberated by a Proclamation Of Emsncipa,
tion, or by violence.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
tOomm anicaied.l
Government Relief Is Required"

"Govsrnment Relief Is Required"
rs cents per 100 pounds for freigh,s, either
from Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, TO
Washington city. Let Uncle Sam direct the
railroad, built az "CRoMELIEN" has proposed
to Honorable Simon Cameron, Secretary Of War,
an independent patent air line track to Annap-
oils, running in and out at every alternate
hour, If required. Our citizens then would not
have to pay the present enormous and imposing
rates; thus enabling all to have marketing and
goods cheap making, yet Annapolis large
commercial city. Its but the arm or suburb
of the capital. Government would have i'm
mense benefits by it for. It's use, now so press
lug, besides doing all its own mailing, If drsir
ed, by u weekly or monthly Tine Of steamers
from Annapolis to all parts Of the globe. This
is the age of revolution.
JUSTICE.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
PROVINCIAL TORYIsN.

Torysm, to the extent to which it exists in
the British American Provinces, Is the same
type Of Torysm as existed in England gener.
alton ago. 1t takes time for the soltening and
lberslising processes which have been going
on at the centre of British nationality, to reach
its extrsmities. and = genuine John Bull in
Nova Scotia and Canada, feels and talks to-
day, as the SAME species Of being In London
would have felt aud talked thirty years ago.
1t Is to this provincial exaltation and ex
travngsnce Of the habiiual national arrogance
Of The English race, that we may ascribs the
harmless indignation expressed by so many
Canadian editors over the arrest Of Slidell and
Mason. 1t will all subside into perfect gentle
nsss, when they hear from Downing street that
this arrest was far inside Of the rights Of ths
'Uuited State, as belligerrnt Power.
The course Of the American editors In ~
matter, stands in very favorable contrast with
that Of the editors of the British Provinces
who have jumped at The conclusion that ne
arrest OF Slidell and Mason was violation OF
the law OF nations, without consulting author
tiles, without presenting any candid res.onings
upon the subject, and resting csntented wlsb
loud words and swaggcriug assertions. The
American press, on the contrary, has exhibited
disposition to doubt II the arrest was right
until quite assured that 1t was so, and In that
it has fairly reflected the temper Of the Ameri
can people. We have been happily, so long
exempt from war, that, as people, We wer.
quite unfamiliar with the prerogatives Of be
lsereuts, and We were certainly not predisp IS
ed to stretch them in the direction Of impairinR
the rights of national flag to protect the per.
SONS aud property over which it floats, to the
fullest extent which can be claimed under the
law OF nations.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

10 In pursuance Of resolution Of the Com.
mon Council Of New York. salutes Of thirty
rour guns each were fired on Wednesday, and
the bells were rnng as u token OF rejoicing for
our brilliant victory atPort Royal III ..,.o,s
The following chimes we're rung at Trinity
Church: Hail Columbia; Yankee Doodle; airs
FROM Child Of the Regiment; Home, Sweet
Home; Last Rose Of Summer; Evening Bells;
Star spangled Banner; airs by DE Beriot; airs
from Fra Diavalo; and Columbia, the Gem Of
the Ocean, Co.,
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
szs- Joseph Shilliugton, corner Of Pennsyl

sss- Joseph Shilliugton, corner Of Pennsyl
vania avenue and Four-and-a half street, has
sent us copy OF the Atlantic Monthly, for De-
cember for which we tender our thanks. Its
contents are: The Home of Lafayette A Field
Wight in the House Of Commons A Legend
of the Lake Agnes OF Sorrento; A New
Counterblast The Wolves A Story of To-
day lieal'h in the Hospital; ! A Story in
Thanksgiving Time Song in Dream Eng.
hand and Emancipation; Union and Liberty
How to Rough 1t; Self possession Us. Prepos.
session Reviews, DC.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

AARrLAND.-We print, on the outside, some
what lengthy extract from aletter to the Chicago
Tribune, descriptive Of a portion OF Southern
Maryland. 1t gives, We imagine, fair view T
the whole of Southern Maryland, with some
exceptions, (priucipally in Montgomery coun-
ty) where improved methods Of agricultu o
have recently been introduced.
The subject is one of deep interest to the city
of Washington which would receive so mate
rial benefit in Its business aud wealth, IL the
surrounding region should acquire the density
Of population due to its inviting characteristics
Of soil and climate, but watch has 80 far been
rendered impossible b. peculiar domestic in
atitution.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
SPEECH OF COL. JOHN COCHRANE
The Grand Revisw&ss,
&C., $3.50.

The WEEkLY REPUBLICAN Of this morning
contains full and accurate report Of the mol Il
speech Of Colonel John Cochrane, on the ~
instant, delivered at Camp Cochrane, SetSre
his regiment; also, a report Of the REPAIRS Of
Secretary Cameron, endorsing the spee1R Of
Colonel Cochrane. These speeches should he
scattered broadcast over the country, for they
are the most important speeches deliveredsIpcs
tbs commencement Of the rebellion.
This number Of our Weekly issue also con.
,sins q graphic description Of the review on
Wednesday, by General Mcclellan, Of the
troops Of the army OF the P'tomac.
Also, . large amount Of valuable aud inter
esting matter, poetry, news, markets, 10.
Copies are for sale at our counter.
Soldiers In the various regiments can be sup
piled on application to our newsboys.
Price, in wrappers, fvs cents.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
FROM THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA.
1900 REBELS LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS

Tho following is a copy of dispatch re-
csived at the War Department yesterday:
s.. BALTiMoRR, Nov. 81, 1861. .
10 7hos Scot, Esq, Asst. Skcretarycf War:
Intelligence just received here from the ,st-
sn Shore of Virginia brings the gratifying
news from Northampton county, Va, that the
seoessioniss there, to the number Of eightees
hundred, have laid down their arms, and tina,
the Federal troops have now full possession ol
that county as we'll % Of Aocomso. / i T.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

NAVAL AND DMILLTAsTAUADEMIEs.-A Many WILL
be gratilied to learn that the Navy Department
has determined to fill up the existing vacancies
at the Naval Academy, and It is hoped that
Congress will forthwith provide for an enlarge
ment Of this institution, and that proper care
will be made to make the oath for the support
of the Constitution and Government of the
United States be paramount TO all State obli
cations, and that the sanctity Of that oath be
carefully instilled into the minds Of the pupils
of the institution.
Will not the War Department take step in
the same direction and give an opportunity to
fill up the classes Of the Military Academy! Much
need is felt at the present moment, for the ser
vices of we'll educated military officers, and to
keep an institution hall filed when our wants
are so manifest, appears 10 be bad economy.
The Morning Chronicle gives list of the
military officers in the French army who arose
from the ranks but it Is we'll known that some
of them were the most accomplished educated
officers in the army, no matter where they got
their education. Besides, Napoleon maintained
a constant military school in his camp, where
juvenals were instructed, both practically and
theoretically, in military and scientific branch
es. Would not such schools be OF great ad
vantage in our camps! Many officers Of ma
ture years would be glad to avail themselve,
of the advantages Of such schools.
Congress, no doubt, would justify the War
Department in making a very large increase
in the cadets at the Military Academy, which
might safely be put down as a military neces-
sity, and, as has bsen suggested, cadets. might
be graduated six month, earlier than usual, and
transferred to the army, where their military
knowledge would add greatly to the wants of
the service.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

@ 1t is said, by a writer on board the San
Jacinto, that Commander Wilkes ran near
enough to Charleston to afford his pilgrims an
opp rtunity Of once more behoIdng the lowers
high and battlements gray of that sacred city -
their starting place not fifteen days before
aud also, that the San Jacinto anchored almost
within gsn'shot of the rebel batteries. .lat which
the rebel minister's were permitted 10 gaz.,
and contemplate with what satisfaction they
can their present situation.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

Governor PIERroNT and suite, of Virginia
are in town, for the purpose, as is understood,
OF comforting with the Government relative TO
speedily opening and protecting the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, frvm Harper's Ferry to
Wheeling.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
A POST OFFICE AT PORT ROYAL.

We lesrn that the Postmaster General, yes
terday, directed post Office to be established
at Peft Royal, Beaufort district, South Carroll
ma and has then immediate measures for the
appointment ofa postmaster at that point.
The Importance Of this measure may be
Judged frorn the fact that the late steamer ar
rivng at New York brought no less than flf-
teen thousand letters. ). H. Sears is already
peiforming the duties of postmaster, but under
military appointment and II appears, by a
letter from him, that, at the last advice, he
was fitting up his post Office. i 'N''
Letters are, by an arrangement made yester-
day, to be tran mitted from New, York-to
which city they are 70 be first semitic Port
Roynl--the Navy Department having directed
the commandant IL the Brooklyn navy yard to
notify the postmaster of New, York of the time
Of sailing Of vessels thither. in order that the
mails may be hus dispatched, m ~ ~ IN
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

REBEL POSTAL ARRANGEMENT.--Th postnas-
ter, at New Orleans, advertises that letters for
any part Of the United States, to go by Costas
foreign mail, will be received at the postoflice,
II sent 10 open. They will be examined, sealed,
and forwarded, If they convey no improper iu-
tellgence to the enemy. The rate Of postage
will be s1.l5 per half ounce, double aud triple
rates in proportion. ..
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

81 Company A, United States Engi.
ness.-Fifty intelligent and able bodied neu will
be enlistsd to All this Company To the maximum
fixed by law, l6o men Inquire At No "a q street.
Pay from sl3 to sA per month, besiies food and
clothing -.." n..... aug 27--u
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

THIS Navy. XAttBe I,eoSk'yn navy yard, on
Wednesday, tbe'ncw steam screw 4locp-or war
Oneida, was 1aonched1 in the presence of 5000
people. .. L.,''V ~.
At the Char lestown navy yard, on the same
day, the new steam Sloop ofwar Housatonic,
was successfully launched.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

EXPLOSION. N.--There was an explosion about
ten o'clock yesterday morning at Duponts
mills, near Wilmington, Delaware, destroying
three Of. the mills and killing three men.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
THIS NAVY SHELrlSa SAND. BArrERrEs-Tb

THIS NAVY SHILLING SAND. BArrERIEs.-Tbe
prestige of the navy 10 now thoroughly estab-
lished. Hereafter sand batteries will hardly
make fight against lie concentrated FIRE.
Hatleras and Port Royal have demonstrated
conclusively that our navy can shell out any
sand battery or earth work by concentrating
such o storm of shells that the enemy csnnUt
stand to their guns for any great length Of
time. It is in our power, therefore, TO drive
the rebels from every battery planted or
Hampton Roads from Linn Haven to Pig
Point. Nor should the Notifications Of James
and Yoik Rivers be deemed more. formidable.
There is not one that cannot be taken as either
one Of the Notifications at Hatteras or Port
Royal. Commodore Dupont has already placed
bis name high on the roll Of distinction along
with Comm, dore Stringham's. 1t remains for
Commodore Goldsborough to swell the list.
The field is ample and inviting. He Is not
wanting 10 any of the qualities requisite to
maintain and even increase the fame of our
navy. Shall he be allowed the opportunity!
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

~ Having been authorised, by the
War Department, TO raise and org anize regiment
Of infantry to in the District OF Columbia as
q home guard, persons wishing to raise q ID com
msnd companies Ia this regiment will report TO the
General Recruiting ofncer, at his headquarters,
room No. 10, Washington Buildings corner Penn.
sylvania avenue and Seventh street, third story.
.... ISAAC A. PECK.
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
November IL, 1891. nov II
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
BIDS FOR BUILDING MILITARY HOSPITALS

BIDS FOR BUILDING MILITARY HOSPITALS
According to announcement, the following
proposals were opened at the War Department
yesterday, for building two military hospitals,
one 70 be located on stones farm, and the
other on Judiciary Square.
The following were the bids for the building
Of the one on Stones farm:
FoI, McMsnus Il Co, $55, 900; J. Il G. A.
Binder, OF Washington, 5000; p. Crowley,
of same, s72, 900; Francis A. Gibbons, OF same,
$50, POOLS; R. J. Mshon, Of Baltimore, S24, $40;
Charles E Edmonston, of District Of Columbia,
$4,000; Joseph Coons, of Baltimore, $4,000;
jas. r. Hall 4 Co., Of tho District Of Columbia,
$o5.OOO; Painter Il Mulholland, Of the same.
$68, 600; Daniel S. Harkness, OF the same,
$30,S15; Jas. W. Barker, Of the same, : 80, 800;
n. O. Oarnsn, Of the same, $SS, $40; and W
II. Allen, Of Baltimore, S57 7,S3l.92, for beth
hospitals.
The following are the bids for the one to bs
erected on Judiciary square:
Fox, AcManus Il Co, D. o., $j5 900; J. h G.
A. Binder, D. c., s45 900; W. E. Brown, D. c.,
ssl,sOO; P. Crowley, Of D. G., $4,000; Franci.
A. Gibbons, Of D. G, $24, ,6O0.66; Z. J. Mahon,
Of Baltimore, $23,99s; Chas. f. Edmonston, OF
D. g., $35 500; Jas. Coons, Of Baltimore, Nd,
S22, 100; Henry F. Dure, OF Delaware, s37, 1855;
Jane. P. Hall Il Co, OF D. g., $65, 900; Pain
TER h Mnlholand, of D. c., SOS 900; Daniel S
Harkness, of ID. c., $50, 100; James w. Barker,
OF D. 9, S2g 900; n, 4 q. Carm,n, Of D. c.,
S37, ITO.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

~ RALLY MEN.-W ally to defend your
demonstrating bsen authorized by the War De-
partment to Iai,e q company to be attached to the
Home Guard, to do duty In the District Of Columbia
only am ready to receive all good able bVdied
men At my rendezvous, on Massachusetts av, nue.,
between Fourth and Fifth tti ieets, metropolitan
Truck House Pay, 60, the same as other volun
ters, from $ls to $El per month. Pay to commence
- soon o. enrolled. As this company off rs greater
Inducements than any other heretofore raised those
who wish to Join will do we'll 10 do SO at once, as it
10 fast filing up ..f
Remember the place, on Massachusetts, avenue,
between Fourth and Fifth streets. ''
s. W. ROBINSON,
nov u-1ws Captain,
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

A1 MASONIC.-A stated Com IN untca-
ion of ST. johns Lodge, No. II, will be held this
(FRIDAY) evening, st7h O'Clock. '
Master Masons In regular standing are fraternally
invited WIN. N. SMITH,
nov 70 Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

CEALED PROPOsALs UNTIL TIL 3O,h
> instant, are invit, for furnishing the U. s Sub
.sistencq D+partmeit with Flour. - .- %. .'
About IL 900 barrels will be required Of high
grade Of extra Flour, " be delivered in Washing
ton at the railroad depot at houses In Wash
ington or GeoIge,own, tometne between the l
December and the Goth December, 1881. Eaol,
barrel Of the Flour to b. Inspected ju,t before is
received he. ..-...,.
The Flour must be equal In quality to the brand
known as Lyons Union Flour.
Bids TO be di eoted to Major A. BECKWITH, G.
g., U. 8 A., endorsed " Proposals" nov2
dix REWARD.-STRAYE WAY from
NDC the subscriber, on WedEesda night o SOrrel
HORSE middle sized sprung in The front legs, and
white spot hird leg. Five dollars will be paid
for the delivery Of the Horse to
WIN. MARTIN.
~ Enquire at this office. nov 2s--St'
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

81 The Union Prayer Meeting viii bo
holden, every day this week, in the Engiish u
theran Church, corner Of Eleventh and H streets,
to commence Ut halfpast four O'Clock. TO be con
tiuued one hour only. ..N,.-. cot St
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

EXPORTS or NEw YORK The following is
the comparative statement Of the exports lex
elusive Of specie) from the port of New York
to foreign ports for the week ending November
10, and since January |:
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
GhHAT AUoT."" 81, SALE
FU n N i II L R e!
At the Warer00ms Of
8. 8. STEV.EN,S y SO.E,S,
Marble Building, No. "a Hanover Street,
BALTIMoRR, ND.

The large and very choice stock Of Cabinet Fur
nitSre oonIsinsa ln ths Eiys SSory Marois baiiag
will be offered ct public suction, on TUESDAY,
Morning, November 20, at 10 O'Clock.
The st0oS comprises very extensive variety Of
superior Baltimore made Furniture bo Il high and
low priced and Il Of the largest and best stocks
ever offered at public auction In this country.
Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut Chamber Sets,
elaboratrly carved; Also, . great assortment of
lower priced Chamber Furniture, and Sc, eral Cot.
tags Sets Very rich Dining Room Furniture, Par.
lor Sets and Hall Furniture,
Also, fine assortment of Cane and Wood ~
Seat Chairs, Kitchen Furniture, Looking W
Glasses, Mattresses, Pillows, Bed Comforts,
and every article usually found In first class
retail furniture store.
Stools, Tables, Chairs, Portable Camp Beds aud
many articles to which the So!diers' attention
should be directed.
The goods can be examined previous to the day OF
sale
nJ- Terms cash, In bankable money.
SAMUEL J, SOPER CO,
nov 2l-4t% Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

OST-FrOm sixth and Louisiana ave-
/ 4 nue. to Fourth Iueet 10 Fourth to @, down Il
,o New Jersey avenue, u Blu MO occo Pocket case
OF Surgical Instruments. A liberal reward will he
Maid for the return of the same to
'N Dr. A. j BORLAND,
Cor Mass avenue and sixth street.
nov 2l-2ts
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

JNOUND-On Wednesday Night, On I4th
+ street, Island, HORSE The own,r n
can take him away on proving properly ~
and paying charges, by calling at GEN AA
HaRDT,s Hotel. on Cstreet. between ~
and 9th, between the hours of aud IL o'clock.
g22-3tt
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
Omcisl
RICHARD B. IRWIN, Aid-de-C Camp.
lOur Camp Correspondsnoe.l

lOur Camp Correspondsnoe.l
Mr.. EDITOR: Permit me to acknowledge,
through your valuable paper, the receipt Of a
number Of articles for lhs use of our regi-
mental hospital, obtained from the Army Aid
Association through the kindness of Chaplain G.
G. Goss. The articles are Just ,ohat zoe sodnted
and on behalf Of our sick, take this occasion
to return thanks to the very kind donors, as
we'll as to those through whose instrumental
ity they were obtained. The articles consist as
follows: comforts, sheets, 4 pillow-c cases, 2
leather pillows. 2 undershirts, 4 pairs drawers
pairs stockings, 2 towels. a quantity Of dried
peaches While we feel very grateful for the
above articles, would suggest, II some of our
k nd friends here IN the city would provide us
with few hospital cots, they would do an act
of kindness that would make our hearts feel
glad. Also, . few cranberries, or dried fruit,
TO-, DC. R. CARPENTER.
Chaplain First Reg't d. G. Vols
CAMP THOMAS, Nov. 81, 1861.
BY an order Of Gen. Sherman the fort On
Hilton Head, Port Royal, will be known 81
Fort Wslles" aud that OF Bay Point, hereto.
fore called Fort Beaurcgard, will be known a.
= Fort Sauard y
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

To CORREsPoNDESrs.-No attention will b
paid 10 anonymous communications
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

1863. 1890 1851
For the week. Isl ,4o5 z78 s}2S4,ss4 50 ,9S2 $50
Previously reported 456 81 $50 s6s ia 500 7o2
since Jan. l... 6s,24s,Isl ssl44 500 lis 5b2, ,6Ss
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

the UNION FLAG Rs,sso ON sscsssloN
POLLS - - ~
The national Republican., 1861-11-22

~ Reading -n.ter on every paSs.Sa
The national Republican., 1861-11-22
THE EASTERN VIRGINIA EXPEDITION.

PROGRESS OF GENERAL LOCKWOOD.
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