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The national Republican., 1861-10-03
BY TELEGR GRAPH
FROM THE CHEROKEE NATION.

81. Lotis. October 1.-The Rev Mr.. Robinson
missionary tescher in the Cherokee Nation, has
arrived bore. He reports that their chief, John
Ross, had finally succumbed to the rebel pres
sure, and on August 20, called council to.
gether at Talequah and sent in message re.
commencing Il severance Of their connection
with the United States, and an alliance with the
Southern Confederacy. 'H
The council affirmed the recommendation, n, and
appointed commissioners to make u treaty OF
alliance with the Southern Government. n /.
rebel commissioner had assumed the pay.
ment of annuities hitherto received by the
Cherokees from our Government.
Tho Creeks have raised one thousand men for
service In the rebel army, and the Cherokees
have formed a home guard Of twelve hundred
strong.
1t appears that the troops sent intJ Kansas
by Ben McCulloch after The battle at Spring.
field, we're posted on the border Of the Chero.
kee Station, to intimdate the council and John
Ross's yield to the demands Of the rebels.
Colonel st. George Cooke, of the Utah forces,
arrived here to-day. His regulars, COO in mum.
Der, will reach Fort Leavenworlh in three or
four days. ..p.I'
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Cross Firing.

On Tuesday afternoon, the little Office of Jus.
tice McKenna, on Capitol Hill, was the scene
of much amusement, growing out of the hear
ing of case in which Il young man, named Al.
exander Sampson. figured az complainant, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowman rs defendants. The cir
cumstances, as testified TO- were, that the young
man, who Is Il soldier of Colonel Tdit's District
regiment, came into the city during the morn.
ing, and went to the saloon, where he asked
Tor lianor, which was refused him. He then
went 10 his residence, near by, and changed
his uniform for citizens suit, in which he
came back TO the saloon, and again asked for
hqunr, which was then given him. After he
had drank it, he asked why they had sold 1t to
him then and not when he was In uniform, from
which an angry dispute sprang up between the
wife of the proprietor and the young man, dur
iny which she and her husband struck him sew.
eral times
The Justice ordered Mr.. and Mrs. Bowman 10
give security, which was Immediately pro.
cured but, before they left the office, Mrs. B.
entered n complaint against Sampson on the
charge of assaulting her, for which he also was
required to give security to answer.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
To our Georgetown Subscribers.

Our former agent, Mr.. A. W. Burns, having
declined to act as our agent, subscribers in
Georgetown win hereafter be served by Mr.. O..
r. Delphy, who is now our recognized agent for
that city. We owe an apology for the irregu.
larity with which the Republican has been de.
livered to our subscribers there, but hope Ia
have the paper served more punclually under
the new arrangement.
Persons wishing to subscribe will please leave
their names ut Mr.. @. Crandell's bookstore, No.
l2s Bridge street. Advertisements or commu.
ncations may be left at the same place.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
1NITED STATES PATENT oEEIcE.

y .. WASHINGTON, Sept IS, 1861.
On the petition Of John Winslow, of Troy N.
Y praying for the extension of patent granted to
hun on the 18th of Dect mber 1s47 for an improve
ment In Rolling and Comprising Puddle Balls, for
seven years from the expiration of said patent which
takes place on the 18th day Of December, 1851,
1t Is ordered that the aid petition be heard at the
Patent Office on Monday, the I'd day Of December
next, at u o'clock M; and oil persons notified
TO appear and show cause, II any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Persons oppO,ing the extension are required to file
In the Patent Office their objections specially set
forth in writing at least twenty days before the day
Of hearing ali testimony filed by eithtr party to be
used at the said hearing mnst be taken and trans
mitted In accordance with the rules Of the office,
which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
18th Of November 1861 deposi,ions and other papers
relied upon as testimony must be filed in the Office
or before the morning Of that day; the argu
,nents, if any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered, also, that tbs notice be published in the
National Republican, Washington, b. c., and the
Albany Epening Journal, Albany, N Y, once a week
ior three successive weeks the first Of said publica
ons to be at least sixty days previous to the day
hearing ID. p. HOLLOWAY,
Commissioner of Patents
P. S.-EditoYs OF the above papers will please
copy and send their bills to the Patent Once with
paper containing this notice.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
NTASHING ON ARSENAL,

w
SEALED PROPOSALS, to be endorsed q p, opo.
sails for Fuel" will be received by the Acting As
sstant rtermaster at this Arsenal until 10 NJ.
Of the 9Th instant for the delivery of 40 ords best
seasoned Oak Wood and l2I tons White Ash An
thracite Coal.
The above articles must be strictly of the best
quality the Wood to BE- straight, and cut in lengths
OF four feet,
Both the Wool and Coal must be delivered at the
Arsenal, and the Wood to be corded and measured
BY sworn city wood measurer, Tree oi expense to
tie Goyernment Bidders will state The pri per
cord or ton The contract will be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder, who shall give sa'isiac
tory security. ,.. ... 70 A..
q Government desires to do so. ~
FRS j, SKUNK,
DOT 3-td First Lieut. Ordnance, A. A. z. N
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Selling Liquor.

The Metropolitan Police made descent on
the house Of Mrs. Spaulding, ut the corner Of
First and @ streets about one O'Clock yesterday
morning, and cap,urei the proprietor and II
nu l. ber of other persons, who were there Ca
rousing. They were all taken to the eastern
lookup, where Justice McKenna fined Mrs.
Spaulding 500 and dismissed the others, after
u.ing them as witnesses. This is said to be the
third time that the accused has been fined
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
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TRUSTEES SALE OF LkPRo VED PROPERTY .
sy yif,as- of deed q trust fscn Gsnalisl
Baiiy and wife, dated FEBRUARY 22d ! 1859, and re-
corded IN iibsr J. A. g., No. 100 foiios 3to, 10
sh III sell trustee, On Thassdsy, August twenty
ninth, ut O'Clock, r. n, in front Of the premises
o. public auction TO the highest bidder all that piece
of ground In the city Of Washington known ss tho
western half Of lot marked hve 15) in square num-
be,ed five hundred and thirty three, (b3S) in the
plat Of said city the same having front Of twenty
eight (08b feet two (2) inches street north and
a fine three story brick dwelling and brick stable
thereon.JB ia. ...r. ~..fra Z t.ra Gu. ?
Terms: One third cash the balance In Aoual In
at sig and twelve months secured BY deed
ortut On the premises If the terms OF sale are not
complied with within I've days thereafter the trus
tee the right to resell a the risk and cost Of
the defsulting purchaser Mssssf
AL convsynneing at the cost Of the purehasar.
f- M. BLAIR, Trustee.
~ JAS. G. MoG U1RE, Auotioneer.
aug6-du ... .. IEr'-|
A1- The above sale IL un avoid ably post
poned, on account Of the rain, until TIL UkSDAY
next, September ffth same hour and place
NJ BLAIR, Trustee.
r...- JAS. G. MCGUIRE, d CO.,
aug 80-dts Auctioneers.
~ The above sale IL further postponed
uutll Thursday, October Sd, at the same hour and
place.
W. NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS G.. MCGUIRE, Il CO.;
sep 7-lawSds Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
A Calnnlalni.

Mr. EDrroR: A little box, containing a few
articles of wearing apparel, weighing alto
gether about ~ pounds, was brought from Al
bsny to this city, directed to Arthur Tumelty'
teers, the freight upon which was s2.25. The
total value of the articles was about two dol.
lars. An officer in the same regiment received
u box weighing over so pounds, from the same
place, and was charged $50 therefor. viii
you be kind enough to state why this iss
VOLUNTEER.
Perhaps the officers Of the road can furnish
the desired infnrmation.-ED
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

Frankfort, October lat the afternoon ses.
sion Of the Senate yesterday, Senator Whitaker
inridge and Lazarus W. Powell to resign their
seats as Senators in Congress, as they do not
represent the will of the people, and if they
decline to comply the Senate of the United
States is respectfully asked to investigate their
conduct, and If found to be in opposition to the
Federal Government, that they expel them
from their seats.
Passed-2O to 5-and sent to the House, which
adjourned without action.
This morning they came up rs unfinished
business of the House, and n suspension of the
rules to consider 1t was refused by Il vote of
40 to 80.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
The Death Of Mrs. I'LL.

There Is still much talk in relation to The
burning to death of Mrs. Hill on Sunday last,
and reports are in circulation to the effect that
report OF the affair we should have stated that
Mr.. Hill came home about haltpYst seven
O'Clock. and found her dead. Aneighbor states
that, ut four O'clock, she heard Screams, but
did not pay any attention TO them. II seems
the guardhouse under arrest, two horses, which
he bad taken up'as estrays, were stolen from
his stable. The maiden name of the deceased
was Avis Carmody.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
FROM MISSOURI.

Jefferson City, Oct 1.-Gen. Fremont receives
send regiment to this place and that in the
interior, for the protection of Union mems
property, but he Is obliged to disappoint all
such applicants, as he is determined to send out
no more small bo lies oftroops to be surrounded
and taken prisoners. He is going to strike all
together this time.
Sixty rebels from Lexington plundered the
Lunatic Asylum at Fulton, Galloway county,
day or two since, of 500 blankets, all the bed
clothes, and u number Of socks, giving as an
excuse, that the asylum belonged to the State,
and they had right to the property.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
The schooner Hartford.

The Prize Commissioners were engaged yes.
terday in examining the crew OF the schooner
Hartford, which was captured near Pope's
Creek, Maryland, last week, by the Resolute
gun. boat. The schooner was loaded with grain
and tobacco, and was on the way to Baltimore.
TIE captain asserts that he has not been en-
gagged in any trading operations with the reb'
ejs and there seems 10 be no evidence to prove
that they have been. II Is probable, after the
examination, which will be concluded to day,
that they will be discharged.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
DY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionesrs.
BAILIFF'S SALE OF E.fCELLENT FURNITURE
AT PUBLIC. 4 UCTION.


BY virtue of q warranty OF distress Issued At the
suit of William j. Williams, Esq, against the goods
and chattels lands and tenements, Of q W. Mause,
to me directed have seized aud taken 10 distress all
the estate right title, interest, propeIty, claim and
demand at lawHnd in equity ofthe said u W Mause,
IN and to all the Furniture contained in said house
wit Two Gas Fixtures, farlol Carpet, one Parlor
Set, one Chair two Tables, one Whatnot one Rocker
Cha r, two Chairs, two Ottomans, three window cur
tains two Rugs, one Oil Carpet, two Passage Sofas
one Door Rug one set Furniture In room No l one
set Furniture In nom No ., Oilcloth, one Stand
Furniture in chamber No. 8, FurbituIe In chamber
No 1, Wardrobe and Curtains, one Cot aud Mat
tress one Basket Oilco,h lower passage, lot OF
stuff in out house, Table, one Slave Woman one
set China Furniture, dinner room Furniture, 10
eether with sundry articles too numerous to particu
iarize In well inishei house; and he eby give
notice that on Wednesday morning, the I'd day OF
October 1861 at 10 clock, will oer for sale the
said property so seized and taken In distress, by
public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, on
the premises, on X street, between Eighteenth aud
Nineteenth, south side.
The flag will .sgnate the place.
The above mentioned Furniture Ia OF an excellent
quality. jos +. KELLY,
Bsilid
GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
sep2s Star Auctioneers
81 The above sale is postponed until further no
tice oct .
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
,Vhe Crv "a SttVl thew Cnmey

And al we can hear is, " War war war ~
But, for my part am tired Of the old story OF war
But, oh Mrs Brown, have you heard the very
latest newsP No. Why, SMITH, No 400 Seventh
street has Just received new stock of FALL
CLOTHING Of every description, and he Offers TO
knack OF selling his goods at lower a!es than the
other stores How he does It, do not know But,
can Ut out your boys with nice CLOTHINi at re
markably low prices advise all to call at
SMITHS, No 45O Seventh street, opposite Post
Oiice, and look at his New Stock, aud they will be
convinced that what Mrs. Jones said, is so.
mug 3U-an
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
III, X, MARYMAN,
GILBERT l.. GIBERSON.
Hairs Patent Drinking and Fiitering
Tuhes for 10 Gems EnCh.

and streams, we would advise all our military
friends to procure one Of those ingenious and
practical little Instruments, which no soldier
should be without, as It perfectly filters the
water from insects, &C., thereby rendering it
healthy. You can also purchase rubber blan.
kets, rubber coats. rubber leggings, ponchos.
capes, rubber horse covers, and cap covers,
boots. shoes, &C., &c. , at manufacturers prices,
at the India Rubber Warehouse, No. 30s Penn.
sylvania avenue. between Ninth and Tenth
streets. sep soft
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Funeral OF General aibson.

The funeral of the late Major General Gibson
took place Yesterday morning. from his late
residence on street, between Fourteenth an
Fifteenth, and was very largely attended. The
body, which was laid ont IN the office room
occupied by the deceased in life, had been
placed In handsome silver mounted colin, COY
cred with blue cloth, decorated with tasteful
wreaths of white flowers, roses, and camelias,
and was draled in the folds Of the American
flag.
Among those present at the funeral were Pres.
ident Lincoln, Secretaries Seward and Smith
General Scott, General Mcclellan, and many
other prominent persons.
The religious services were performed by
Rev. DR.. Hall, Of the Church OF the Epiphany
after which the escort WAS formed, and march
ed down + street to Twelfth, down Twelfth TO
Pennsylvania avenue, and thence To the Con
gressional Cemetery in the following order:
Companies c, A, F, aud X, second cavalry, Cap.
tain Royal.
Captain Griffn's battery of light artillery.
Third regiment United States infantry, Major
Sykes, with band.
Brigadier General Andrew Porter, commander
Of the escort ard staff.
The Clergy of the District, and Surgeon General
Officiating Clergy, and Medical Attendants OF
the deceased.
Pal Bearers. The Hsarse. Pau Bearers.
Brig. Gen. Casey, Brig. Gen. Mccall,
Brig. Gen. Sherman, Brig Gen. .Heiptzleman
Brig. Gen. Thomas, Brig. Gen Mansfield,
Commodore Smith, Commodore Shubrick.
The relatives and friends of the deceased.
The Gsneral-in-Chief of the army and staff,
The general staff of the army.
Officers of the army.
Officers of the navy and marine corps.
Clerks of the Office of the Commissary General
of Subsistence.
The President ofthe United States and Members
the Cabinet.
Justices of the Supreme Court, and District
Judges of the United States.
Senators and Members of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Citizens aud strangers.
The coriege was about half Il mile in length
and attracted much attention as 1t passed along
in many places large crowds being congregated
to witness 1t.
Atthe Cemetery, religious services were per
formed by Rev. DR.. Hall, aud the usual salute
fred by Grihin's battery.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03

more respoisible bstsons, who's sufoisAcv mu,, hs
certified to BY United States Judge or district AZ
I'VE hereby Jointly md severslly su.r,b,.. ,b,.
the above bidder. (or bidders II contract shall be-
warded TO him, Tor them accordipe TO bis or their
oid OF proposal, will execute contract accordingly
nsfeoi prescribed In the advsrtisemeiif for propo
sns TOT 10 ~, Indian good. dated ast septsmber 1851
hsrs, svent en- q MS Tor their) failure to do we
70 forfeit and pay the United States rs
nss sum not less than fifteen per cent on N
pohas . VII oe REQUIRED In the amount of the bid
%o or ts n faithful d the contract with
fled BY United States Judge or d.t,;o, ue oer
proposal VIII be considered that does NOT trot,v
coniorm IN all part ulars to the terms and a;r.cc
hons Of this advertisement. :, ' ""u u'ree'
..o . CHARLES 4. MIX,
~P'N-oA"toctH Acting Commissioner
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
,-ou SALE UnMAP.-A Farm of 2l2ls ssa,

V-OH SALE CHEAP.-A Farm Of 2l2!i dsA
Il Acr, g. conv enient to the Agricultural Col ~T
lege station eight miles from Washington, adapted
to wheat and tobacco large portion set In clover
sufficient meadow, through W hich are running
strraUs Of water; house contains II rooms; two
large tobacco houses all in good repair, and under
good iences; springs OF excellent water near dwell,
ling; place very healthy estimated (3) hIee h0usdnd
cords Of GOOD may b, cut thereon. Price So 800. United
States Grip taken In payment. Address
SAMUEL Is STAFFORD,
Hyattsyille p. o.,
oct l-2w* near Badensburg
The national Republican., 1861-10-03

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
Cleveland Ohio, October 1.-The American
Board of Foreign Missions met here this p. NJ,
Judge Strong. of Pennsylvania, presiding.
The annual sermon was preached by Dr..
Storrs, of Brooklyn.
The treasurer's report shows the total ex.
penditures are $4,000, and Il deficit of less
than S2S, 900.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
InUuest.

Yesterday morning, Coroner Woodward held
an inquest at the central guardhouse to ascer
tain the cause of the sudden death of Edward
Johnson, colored, who was found dead on the
open lot east of the Third street Trinity Church,
on Monday afternoon. The evidence showed
that the deceased was a man of very intem-
perate habits, and the opinion of the physician
was, that he died in drunken AT. The verdict
of the jury was rendered accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Death Of a Wsii.known DruRRlst.

His many friends will be grieved to hear Of
the death Of Samuel B. Waite, Esq, which took
place at his residence, on g street, yesterday
morning. The deceased was well and favor.
ably known throughout our city as "a druggist,
having, at ono time, been 4 partner of Samuel
Stott. but for some years back conducting the
drug business at the corner of Louisiana ave.
nue. and Seventh street. He was univ rsally
esteemed for his amability and his conscien
tous rectitude. His death was caused by con.
sumption, from which he had been suffering for
several years past.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Heprehensible.

On Monday night number of small boys
were plaguing u drunken cOlOred man, on In.
diana avenue, when he fell, and while lying
down, he Grew pistol aud fired ut one Ofthem,
named Tucker Williams; the ball, however, for.
tunatey, missed striking him. The man was
Immediately arrested and taken to the guard.
house, where he gave his name as William Gov.
er. He was committed to Jail by Justice ThOmp
son to answer the charge.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Prize Picnic.

prize pic mic will be given at Loeffier's Gar.
den on Monday next, ut which one hundred
prizes will be distributed, among which are
many articles of utility. As de from the chance
To win one OF the articles, the pleasures of the
day will amply repay tho price of ticket
which has been fixed at fifty cents for gentle
men aud twenty five cents for ladies'.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
DIED,

On the I'd instant, of scarlet fever, CHARLES
G. HUDsoN, IN the 2lst year of his age.
The friends of the family are respectfully in.
vied to attend his funeral from the residence
of his uncle, VIM. Tucker, corner of Eighth and
+ streets south to. day, ut O'Clock.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Fortress Monroe, Oct. 1.-The steamer 8. r.
Spaulding has not yet returned from Hatteras
lnlet, but no serious fears are yet entertained
Of her safety. 'u ..
Several ships Of war and gunboais yesterday
left Han pton Roads for n Southern destination.
A flag OF truce to day conveyed to Crany
Island n number OF wounded Confeds srates,
made prisoners in Western Virginia.
There is a flag of truce almost daily between
Old Point and Norfolk, and large number Of
ladies avail themselves Of the opportunity to
reach their frit nds either North or South.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
LOCAL NEWS.
To Adxert,sers

Nearly TEN thousand copies Of The Reppb
lican are circulated among the analing popula
ton every day, besides tholarge number served
to regular subscribers. Advertisers will taxa
note accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
MILITIA FINES!
M MILITIA FINES

This Ia 10 give notice 10 all delinquents attached
to the third gment of District OF Columbia militia
Colonel Michael Il. Bright comm Inding that have
duly consti uted and appointed Francis s. Edelin,
zines imposed by the legonary court OF said regi
ment, and that on and after the ist day OF October
amount of said fines imposed by said court and If
not paid pr sentation, he H. fully empowered to
collect the same according to law. See second vol
ume OF the laws of the United States, chapter 49,
section page 769 and 10, passed lat Of July 1872
WARD II. LAM0N,
s.p 8O-Ot u. y. Marshal, ID. G.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Threats.

Night before last, John Mozine was arrested
charged with drawing knife and threatening
Moses Cohen. He was fined $40 and costs by
Justice Thompson, and made to give security
to keep the peace.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
XxTAsHINGTON ARSENAL,

w bkPTEMBER u, 1867,
Sealed proposals, to be endorsed " Proposals. for
Coal " will be received at the Office of the command
inc oficer of This arsena until 10 A. NJ of the 10th
of October next, Tor furnishing $50 tons of Cumber
land Coal best quality Run Gl tne mlne @ S suitable m
quality to that previously purchased which will be
shown on application, The whole to be delivered
ani stored away In the coal house sdJacent 10 lhe
tractor. GEOkGf y hAmeai
sep 30 1t Col Commanding
The national Republican., 1861-10-03

FURNITURE AND EFFEC7y OF FANNY DE-
CLLNLNG HOUSEKEEPLNG At PUBLIC SAFE
On FRIDAY morning, October 4th at 10
o clock at No 1852 Tenth street, between l. and M,
We shall sell the Furniture and Effects Of q family
declining housekeeping, computing
Mahogany and Walnut Hair spring seat Sofas.
Rockers, and Parlor Chairs
Marble.top Centre and Sofa Tables
Walnut Whatnot and Fancy Tables
Gilt frame Mirror. Engravings Clocks
Cane seat Chairs, Lounges
Carpets. Oiloloth, Mating
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands
Green enamelled Cottage Set
Toilet Sets, Vases, Ornamenss
Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows
Cooking Radiator, and other Stoves
Together with . general assortment OF Kitchen
Requistes
JAS. c. MCGUIRE Il co,
octe tSmrl AuctiOneers
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
Accident.

Night before last, rs Serge mt Lerenzo Rinet,
of the New York twenty.fnnrth regiment, was
posting u guard about two miles from Roach's
Mills, in The darkness of the night, he fell IN
tho cellar of a house which had been burned
by the rebels short time previous, and dislo.
Gated one Of his feet. He was taken TO the L
street hospital yesterday morning, and his foot
amputated in the afternoon.
The national Republican., 1861-10-03
MILITIA FINEST
wi MILITIA FINEsl.


This is to give notice to all delnquents attached to
the first regiment of District of Columbia militia,
Major j. W. Mcdonald commanding, that l have
duly constituted and appointed Henry Yeatman,
fines Imposed by the leg onary cour, OF said regi
ment and that and after the lst o October next,
1851 you W Il be called on by said featman for
raid on presentation he Is fully empowered to col
lest the same according TO law. See second volume
of The Law. of the United States, chapter l3 SEQ.
tion pages 7t9 and TO- passed lst Of July, 1872
WARD H. LAMON,
sep2s-Gt U. 3. Marshal ID q.