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The national Republican., 1861-04-24
GAS FIXTURES!
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 done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
269 Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 28 J.W THOMPSON l. co.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

b6 The frigate Constitution, which had been
lying at the Government wharf at Annapolis,
was towed out on Sunday, and laid off the har.
Dor. The Maryland, and another steamer, both
loaded with troops, we're of the harbor during
Sunday ami Monday.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
Communicated

CARELEssNEss IN THE USE OF FIREARMS
On the 22d instant musket ball passed
through one of the shutters of my parlor win.
dow, (No. 1928 street, glanced from the brick
wall, and entered the wooden casing of my
netghbor's front door, (Mr. Alexander's) This
happened, as nearly as we can ascertain about
10 A. M. The nurse, with my little child, were
standing on the stoop, within twelve feet of
where the ball struck. 1t was probably the
result of an accidental discharge, as the ball
had evidently been fred into the air, passed
over the building of the opposite block, and
was again descending.
This is coming rather nearer the realities of
war than is agreeable to most people aud it
is to be hoped that when there ure so many in
our streets with loaded arms in their hands,
all possible caution may be used to save the
lives OF citizens from unnecessary danger.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

ened him with violence at Harper's Ferry, on
his way down to Baltimore. His family being
with him, the mob did not proceed to extremi.
ties. The appearances are, that the custom.
house is gone for the present, and whatever
money there was in it. But the Government
can bear robbing, as eels bear skinning, by
being accustomed to il.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS,

FHUTUGKAPHIC ALBUMS.
JUST received, BY French Il Richstein, q large
y and splendid assortment OF " Photographic
Albums" for Cartes de Visits, twenty different
patterns, ranging in price from rs cents to $40,
Also, q 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 M
bHns Also, all the Philadelphia and Baltimore
papers. Papers from all parts Of the country
constantly on hand.
FRENCH h RTCHSTETN,
apr 10 278 Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

p~ The authorities of Baltimore have pnr
chased for the use of the city, all the arms for
sale there, amounting, according to the San, to
three thousand staud.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

Rd The Baltimore secession papers of yes.
terday report that Governor Hicks, at the head
Of "two thousand efficient skirmishers," was
prepared to dispute the advance of TIE national
troops from Annapolis to Washington. That
is q specimen of the sensation reports which
keep the secession enthusiasm alive.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

s6r The little band of United States soldiers
retreating from Harper's Ferry were pursued
by the ci,izens, and two of them killed. That
is Just the conduct to be expected from those
who behaved in such dastardly manner at the
time of the John Brown raid. Cowards are
generally cruel.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

with proper funeral ceremonies, in the mauso.
leum of Greenmount Cemetery, where they
shall be retained until further directions are re-
ceived from YOU"
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
SUSPENSION OF MAIL COMMUNICA.
TION WITH THE NORTH,

The fact that all mail communication and
travel have been cut off with the North since
Saturday morning last is we'll known, and
causes considerable inconvenience, not only to
business men here, but to those in Philadelphia,
New York, Boston, &c. Occasionally trav.
eller manages to reach Baltimore from the
North, and vice rersa, by securing private con.
veyances at Havre.de.Grace or Port Deposit.
Yesterday morning, application was made to
the Board Of Police to permit one of the Erics-
son line of steamers to depart with the mails
and passengers for Philadelphia. This, how.
ever was, for prudential reasons, refused, and
the following order was soon after issued by
Col. Trmble:
"It being deemed necessary for the safety
and protection Of the city that no steamboat be
permitted to leave our harbor without the sane.
ton of the city authorities, hereby, by author.
that no steamboat shall leave the harbor with.
out my permit"
Yesterday afternoon, however, at 8 o'clock,
DR.. Morris, our city postmaster, dispatched a
letter mail to the North, by employing wagon
to convey it to the Susquehanna river, on the
other side Of which it would be placed on
train Of cars for Philadelphia. Letters from Bal.
timore to the North can be sent pia Wheeling
and Pittsburgh, but, of course, must be con.
siderably delayed in Observation-Disclosures
Sun, april 23.
SEIZURE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY.
Yesterday afternoon, Sergeant Lindsay, Of
the Central Station, proceeded, at the head of
squad Of policemen, to the President Street
Depot, where, in compliance with the orders o.
the city authorities, they seized upon four car
loads Of military stores, clothing, tents, and
other army equipments, sufficient, it is sup
posed, for the accommodation of about one
thousand men.
The stores thus seized are the property of
the Federal Government, and were designed
doubtless for the use of the volunteers from the
North at Washington, as the cars in which they
were being conveyed formed portion of the
train which brought hither the Massachusetts,
and Pennsy lvania troops on Friday. The
stores, which were contained in upwards of one
hundred boxes, composed miscellaneous col.
lection Of United States army overcoats, and
other military clothing, gloves, boots and shoes,
axes, hats, blankets, and very large number
of Sibley's improved tents-the best now in
use-with all the necessary appurtenances.
Four pieces Of cannon, with their wheels and
carriages separately packed in boxes, were
also among the lot.
The greater number Of boxes were marked
son & Perry, Fort Cobb, N. Cy." A number
Of others were addressed to ~. S. A. Quar-.
termaster, Fort Arbuckle, G. N" The cap.
tured property was removed from the depot to
the houses, Nos. 38 and 40 Holiday street, op.
posite the Marshal's office, where they were
carefully stored.-Bah. American, april 23.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

r- Governor Hicks Las called a session Of
the Legislature of Maryland, to commence on
the 26th instant. A special election will be
held to-day in Baltimore, to fIl some vacancies
in the Legislative delegation from that city.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
BOARD IN THE COUNTRY, NEAR
Gb0RGET0W

NOOD BOARD can be obtained back of tbe
~ Heights OF Georgetown, in retired and
beautiful situation. Al o, a furnished Cottage
with board. References will be required. In
quire # r. W. Barnard, corner of Ninth street
aad Pennsylvania avenue; r. T. z. Cissel, Bridge
and Congress streets Georgetown. apr 20
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

nd~ We learn that John Hay, Esq. the
Junior Secretary Of the President, has been
honored with an appointment as aid to Major
Hunter, in command of the troops in the west
ern portion Of the city.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

bS" 1t is reported that Captain Montgomery
and some of his Kansas men are to be here
soon.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Wednesday, April "a, 1881.

yesterday made the following appointments:
Andrew B. Jackson, register Of the land
office at Menosha, Wis.
John J. McClellauL, receiver at the same
place.
VIM. e. Blair, postmaster at Hamilton,
Ohio.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

b1" The Star says that, first and last, fifty
thousand dollars have been sunk in the now de
funct States newspaper. Judge Douglas is be-
lieved to have been freely bled by it.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
~ The Star of last evening SAYS: :

TIE SEVENTH (NEw YoRK) REoIxrSr.-We
have information from Anna polls, stating that
the Seventh New York; Regiment, as landed
there, land now doubtless marching for this
city,) consists of 99l rank and file, embracing
its company of sappers and miners and its
howi,zer battery. The full camp equipage Of
the regiment was brought along. The delay in
its appearance in this city is occasioned, proba.
bly,, by the difficulty in procuring the means Of
transporting its baggage and that Of the Mas.
sachusetts regiment, by which it ID accompa.
MED. The whole force that reached there on
Sunday morning last numbers 1000 men.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
A. MEINERS,
Paper-Hanger and Upholsterer,
l6I Nsrenfh af,.eef haf,nea., L a..a Y .l..~~l.

361 Seuehh street, befiOeen and K yireets,
WASHINGTON, DC.
N. B.-Constantly on hand large assortment
Of Window. .Shaoes, Curtains, Fancy Papers.
Upholstery Goods, DC. mar ls-3m
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
p4- The Philadelphia papers Of Monda!
morning have the following items:

w Inc hiaue'Phia papers VI hohuay
morning have the following items:
There was great excitement in Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, in consequence Of the
military movements South.
The Pennsylvania troops now at Harrisburg
are not to leave there for several days. 1t sp.
pears that those which marched into Maryland
were to have been followed by 1000 more, and
also Shermans battery.
A large meeting was held III Boston on Sun.
day, when q regiment was organized by Fletch.
er Webster.
Ex.President Pierce had made speech at
Concord, N. H., in favor of the General Gov
ernment.
At New York, the steamers Monticello, Ma.
rion, James Adger, Roanoke, Parkersburg,
Florida, Alabama, aud Augusta, had been char.
tered by the Government transport troops.
The Chesapeake is to take $50 seamen, and the
Monticello 100 marines, to Norfolk. The Bal.
tic conveys the twelfth regiment. The Harriet
Lane was to accompany some Of these steam.
ers. The Chesapeake sailed on Saturday, but
returned.
The residence of General Cadwallader, at
Magnolia Station, is reported to have been
burned, and also two houses in Kent county,
Maryland, the latter perpetrated by slaves.
The city of Wilmington, Delaware, has ap.
propriated $4,000 for military purposes.
All the bridges from the Susquehsnna to
Philadelphia are guarded.
A dispatch received in Philadelphia from
Wheeling says some of the citizens are guard
ing the custom.house there, to prevent Governor
Letcher from seizing it.
Major Anderson has left New York for Wash.
ington.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
Progress of Slavery in the United States

PROGRESS OF slavery IN the United States.
BY GEORGE NJ. WESTON.
TOPlES of this work are for sale at the pub
~ lcalion Office of the National RpuJlican, on
Seventh street.
Bound edition, 81 per copy. Pamphe. edi-
"on' ~ seA'' per copy apr 9-H
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

REslGSATIoN.-Captain Dunnington, chief
of the Capitol Police, resigned yesterday. He
goes Immediately to Virginia.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
ENCOURAGING THE TRAITORS.

ENCOURAGING THE TRAITORS.
The favorite position of the National Intelh.
gsncer, which it elaborated month ago in
! six column article, and to which it referred on
! Monday, with that fond affection which only
father can know for his offspring, is, that the
(so. called Southern Confederacy ought to be
! acknowledged and treated with as an independ.
ent and foreign nation, If it shall exhibit during
the current year its present apparent power and
determination to maintain itself as such. No
better and more efficient encouragement to the
JEFF. Davis dynasty, to persevere in its career,
could be given by any newspaper, which could
expect to be permitted to be published in this
city. 1t is holding out the hope Of an early
recognition, to keep up the courage of the con.
spirators, and to enable them to keep down
discontents at home, by assuring the people
that the distress which they are suffering, from
the present condition of things, will be short
lived. 1t is Just such articles as the National
I"telligencer is constantly publishing, which
are keeping alive the present mischief.
OF course, nobody can absolutely know what
will be necessary to be done, one year hence,
or two years hence, but the present duty Of all
patriots is to sustain the Government in Wig.
orous effort to restore the national authority,
and this effort is not 10 be limited to one year,
or FIVE years, but is to be continued until it is
maniiestly hopeless. The ship is going into
battle, and We want none Of the crew to be
signaling the enemy, that the flag is to be
1.J g., hos of broad.
sides. 1t is not to be hauled down, SO long as
there is shot in the locker.
The National Inteuigencer has lived upon
the public Treasury from time immemorial, and
was never more bountifully supplied from that
quarter than within three or four years past.
1t owes q duty to the Government, which it
ought not to sacrifice to keeping up its South.
ern subscription list. 1t ought to cease its de.
mands for the surrender Of the national forts,
for the contingent recognition Of the Southern
Confederacy, and for contingent peaceful sep
aration of these States, which, it is no~ appa.
rent, as it was always really true, is only posi-
BILE upon the basis of the abandonment Of this
capital by the free States.
We anticipate the possible reply, that we are
influenced by the selfish consideration that the
paper we publish would be annihlated BY such
an abandonment; while the Latelligencer is in
position more favorable to impartiality, as it
would flourish equally we'll as pow, if JEFF
Davis, instead of Mr.. Lincoln, was installed in
the White House. But we are quite Indifferent
to what may be said of our motives. We are
for the country to the bitter end; and we de.
nounce, as proper objects of public reprehen-
sion, all those who hold out to the rebellion any
hope that it is ever to end otherwise than by
complete restoration of the authority of the
Government.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
ATTITUDE OF MARYLAND.

In the conference with the President on Sun.
day, by the Mayor and several citizens of Bal.
timore, the assent of the former to forbear TEN.
porarily to march troops through Baltimore, in
order to avoid probable collision with its ex.
cited populace, was placed upon the express
ground that other routes through Maryland to
this capital, should remain unobstructed. And
two such feasible routes were specially named
by General Scott, who was assisting at the con.
ference
From Perrysville, opposite Havre de Grace,
by water to Annapolis, and thence by rail.
From the Relay station, on the Baltimore and
Harrisburg railroad, by march across the
country to the Relay station onrhe Baltimore
and Ohio pilroad, at the junction of the Wash
ington branch, and thence by rail.
But it is now apparent, that the secessonists,
although probably minority, have SO far oh.
tanned the control Of affairs in Maryland, by mob
violence aud terror, that they are emboldened
to resist the march Of troops to the relief of this
capital, not merely through Baltimore, but
through any part Of the State. And they have
made such an impression upon Governor Hicks's
mind, that that functionary, instead of resisting
them, even seconds their demands.
The two steamers, which arrived at Annapo.
lis on Sunday morning with troops, we're still
of that town on Monday morning, the mani
fest reason of the detention being the opposi.
ton of the people to their landing and march.
ing to this place. And as will be seen by Gov.
ernor Stewards reply, published on our fret
page, Governor Hicks has advised, not only
that these troops be Withdrawn, but that no
troops shall be marched to Washington through
any part Of Maryland.
Having given such advice as that, he did not
60 far enough when he proposed that this Gov.
ernment should submit its difficulties with a
Maryland mob, to the arbitration of an estma.
bic British nobleman. He should have pro.
posed that Lord Lyons be requested to use his
good Offices, to induce one Of the British Prin.
ces, if one could be found with nerve enough,
to cross the Atlantic, and assume the govern
ment of q country unable to govern itself.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

16" Passengers arriving from the South last
evening, report that it is understood that Gen.
Besuregard has gone to Pensacola, and not to
Richmond
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

McRAE & taft,
Successors to Matock Herbert,
M E r c H ANT TAILORS,.
No. 39s Seventh ST., bet. II and Ists,
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
. Keep constantly on hand Cloths, Cassimeres,
and Vestings. mar ls-em
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

KESTUcKY.-It appears by an article from
the Louisville Journal, copied into the Balt.
more american of Monday, that Gov. Magof.
fms proclamation to assemble the Legislature
Of Kentucky on the 27th instant was never, in
fact, issued, his purposes having been changed
by consultations with the disunion leaders at
Louisville, who feared that the Legislature
could not be brought into their schemes. In.
stead of convening the Legislature, Gov. Ma
Coffin was negotiating with the Louisville banks
for money; but they were imposing conditions
which he did not relish, and with which he
could hardly comply. They required assurances
and security, that the money should be used
merely for defensive purposes, and to protect
the neutrality of the State, and not for the rev.
olutonary schemes which the Governor is
known personally to favor.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24
pO- The Baltimore Clipper of Monday had

pd- The Baltimore Clipper of Monday had
the following special dispatch:
Frederick, Nd, April 20, II A. M-The
special dispatch in the Sun this morning is
false in every sense. The Union men of fred.
erick are stanch and immovable. The bar.
racks are in possession OF the sheriff, and are
guarded by Union men day and night This
is done to prevent the seressionists from get
ting possession, as they have made their threats
that they would take them. The Union gun
is not silenced, but speaks louder than ever.
The people Of Frederick follow Gov Hicks and
the Union, and have no secession leaders.
There is no change iu public opinion. The
majority for the Union is great"
bO- The Baltimore Sun Of yesterday says
"Judge Grain, of Charles county, reached
this city about IL o'clock last night, by private
conveyance, from Havre de-Grace. He had
been to Philadel phia and New York. and re-
ports the people as very much exasperated and
vindictive against the South, and particularly
against Baltimore.
"Three thousand troops are now at Perry.
vile, and FIVE thousand have started by way Of
Harrisburg. They declare their intention to
pass through Baltimore at every hazard"
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

NEUTRALITY.-The Union State Central
Committee Of Kentucky have issued an ad
dress, in which they advise an attitude of neu.
traltty. They disapprove Of what they call the
coercion" policy of the Government, and say
that Kentucky can never cooperate in a move.
ment to " sulJugate ">the Gulf States. At the
same time, they insist that Kentucky is not
called upon to take sides with the Gulf States,
the effect of which would be to throw upon her
the brunt Of the war, from her local position.
At Cincinnati, where the condition of public
feeling in Kentucky must be better understood
than it is here, this attitude of the Union State
Committee seems to be regarded as the most
judicious one to be taken.
An address to the people of Tennessee, as.
suming substantially the same attitude, has
been issued, signed by Messrs. Neil s. Brown,
Russell Houston, E. Fl. Ewing, c. Johnson,
John Bell, R. J. Meigs, s. D. Morgan, John s.
Brien, Andrew Ewing, John II. Calender, and
Bale Peyton.
ndy- The Baltimore Sun of yesterday has
the two following items:
"FEDERAL OFFICES DECLINED.-It is said
that Judge Marshall, Of this city, has formally
declined to accept the Office Of surveyor of the
port of Baltimore, rendered him by the Presi.
dent. Charles P. Montague has also positively
declined the Office of assistant appraiser, to
which he had been nominated.
"THE Custom HoUsE.-1he collector, Judge
Masop, received orders yesterday morning, from
Washington, to hand over all the Government
in IN II
W. Hoffman, immediately. Judge Mason re-
piled, that when the office of the customs closed
at three o'clock, Mr.. Hoffman had not ap
Peared to demand the money"
The non.appearance of the new collector
may be explained by another paragraph in the
same paper to the effect, that mob threat
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

HARRIsBURG.-Advicesd down to Sunday af.
ternoon represent Harrisburg as one vast camp.
The Ohio forces, en- route for this city, had ar
rived at Harrisburg. A forward movement was
not expected until about Wednesday, (to-day,)
as Gov. Curtin was determined that the troops
should be fully equipped before advancing
The most intense enthusiasm is reported as
prevailing.
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

Ey- Two gentlemen who left New Orleans
Saturday morning, report that vessels had been
sent down to be sunk in the Southwest Pass of
the Mississippi. Ships were hurrying off in
ballast
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

pD- Gov. Andrew, of Massachusetts, hav.
ing requested the Mayor Of Baltimore to return
to Massachusetts the bodies of her soldiers
kille by the mob on Friday, received the fol.
lowing answer;
THE bodies Of the Massachusetts soldiers
could not be sent to Boston, as you requested,
all communication bctwe' this city and Phil
adelphia by railroad, and with Boston by
steamers, having ceased but they have been
placed in cemented cofins, and will be placed,
The national Republican., 1861-04-24

V<1 Inc IOIIoWlhg Order has Deem issued IN
Baltimore:
BALTIMORE, april 22.
1t is ordered by the Mayor and the Board of
Police that no provisions ?f any kiai be trans.
.terred from The city Of Bahimoye to any point
or place, from this time, until further orders,
without special permission.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-01-25
ConstLpatIon or CostlEeness.

No one of the 'many ills flesh is heir to" is so
prevalent, SO little understood, aud so much nee
elected CnslivenesS. Often originating iu care
eSsiess. or sedeniary hatiIs; il is regarded rs a
slight disorder OF too lille consequence to excite
anx ,eiy, while III reality 1t Is the precursor aud
companion OF many Of the most htsd aud dangerous
Diseases unless early erudcaied it will bring
the sufferer 10 unrime!y grave. Among the
lighter evi 5 OF which cos'iv,ness i the usual ats
Icndant are Headache, Coic, rheumatism, Foul
Breath, Pills. and others otke nature, while "A long
tram OF frgbWul diseases such Malignant Fe-
vprs AUctsses, DysenIury, Diarrhe,, DYSPEPSIA,
Apopexy, Epilepsy, Paralysis Hystrrin, Hy pechon-
drias,s, Melancholy aud insanity, first indicate
their presence iu he system bv this alarming symp-
tom Not unireq emily tie diseases rumed origis
nate in Constipation but take on an independent
existence unless the cause is adca'ed in Hu early
Stage. From ali these considerations 1t follows that
the disorder should receive immediate attention
" whenever it occurs, and no person should neglect
To gel box of Cephnlic Pills the first appear
ante OF the complaint. thSir timey will ex-
pc! the nSriuuS approaches OF disease and destroy
this dangerous Toe 10 human lie.