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The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The POPULAR REAoTIoN.-The precipitate
course of South Carolina in refusing to await
the action of the North, but at once plunging
the country into all the perils of civil war, has
alienated the sympathies of many patriotic men
who have hitherto remained her steadfast
friends, ready to vindicate the justice of her
cause at any sacrifice. We have one illustra.
tion of this in the case of the veteran Commo.
dore, Lawrence Kearney, who stands second on
the active service list OF the U. S. Navy, and
whose resignation was announced few days
ago. In private letter, Commodore Kearney
says:
"S Since the course pursued by Charleston
ians, have changed my views in regard to
matters in that quarter and elsewhere, and l
have asked to be allowed to withdraw my let.
ter of resignation in the navy"
This is straw which shows the direction of
the wind.-Jounal Of Commerce.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The Force BILL.-Mr Bingham's bill, re.
ported by him from the House Judiciary Com.
mittee, provides whenever, by reason of unlaw
full distractions, combinations, or assemblages
of persons, it shall become impracticable, in
the judgment of the President, to execute
the revenue law and collect the duties on i'm.
ports in the ordinary way, it shall be lawful for
him to direct the custom. house for such district
to be established and kept in any secure place
within some port or barbor of said district,
either on land or on board any vessel, and in
that case it should be the duty of the collector
to reside at such place, and their detain all
vessels and cargoes arriving within the district
until the duties imposed on the cargoes by law
shall be paid in cash, anything in the laws of
the United States to the contrary notwithstand.
ing; and in such cases it shall be unlawful to
take the vessel or cargo from the custody of the
proper officer of the customs, unless by pro-
cess from some court of the United States and
in case any attempt shall be made to take such
vessel or cargo by any force or combination,
or assemblages of persons too great to be over.
come by the officers of the customs, it shall and
may be lawful for the President, or such persons
as he shall have empowered for the purpose, to
employ such part of the land or naval forces
or militia of the United States, as may be
deemed necessary for the purpose of prevent
ing the removal of such vessel or cargo, and
protecting the officers of the customs in re-
tanning the custody thereof.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 1t is understood
that General Scott's order for troops now at
Leaveuworth, to be in readiness to be trans.
ported to Fort McHenry, Baltimore, is not for
the protection of that fort, which is perfectly
secure from any attack from the patriotic and
Union-loving State of Maryland, but contem.
plates having force at convenient point to
assure the safety of this capital, which is pos.
sibly in some danger from mobs.
With the same view, the War Department,
now relieved of the traitorous Floyd, is actively
engaged in organizing the militia of this Dis.
trict.
No danger is seriously apprehended but it
is wise to be prepared to crush any insane at
tempts which may be made.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
MIR, DOUGLAS.

The late speech of this gentleman, as de.
scribed in his organ the States, "cas emphatica,-
ly against coercion as matter of erpediency.''
In the Congressional notes of the same pa.
per, is the following description of the manner
in which certain men received it.
"On the right of Douglas sat Vice President
Breckenridge, his head thoughtfully on his
hand, with marked immobility, listening to
every word within arms length on the left sat
Gen. Lane close to him, Slidell and jefferson
Davis and in convenient places, Mason, Hun.
ter, Wigfall, Benjamin, and others. Great man.
ifestations Of pleasure were made by many OF
these Senators during the delivery of the speech.
One of the Democratic Senators, who labored
hard and effectually to defeat Douglas and ere.
ate secession at Baltimore, said, after listening
to this speech, that Douglas was the foremost
statesman in the country"
twill be no recommendation of Judge Doug.
lass speech to the country, that it elected "nun-
itestations Of pleasure from Wigfall, Slidell,
JEFF. Davis, Benjamin, and Joe Lane.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The CABINET. The New York Tribune
states, that the Interior Department has been
offered by Mr.. Lincoln to Mr.. Graham, of North
Carolina, and the Navy Department to Robert
E. Scott, Of Virginia. This statement of the
Tribune does not rest upon any information
which justifes the positive manner in which it
is made, but still, the line of policy as respects
the South which such appointments would in
dictate, has unquestionably been resolved upon
at Springfield. Three of the Cabinet officers
will be given to the South, and to men at the
South in whom the sound portion of the South
ern community can con6de.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auotioneers,
No. 526 Seuenth street.

No. 526 Sepenth street.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
IL at Auction. On Monday, the 7th instant,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, we shall sell, at the residence
of gentleman declining housekeeping, on Sixth
street, between M and N streets north, viz:
One Walnut Suite, consisting of Sofas Easy and
Side Chairs.
Walnut Marbe-top Centre Table.
Walnut What-Not, Ottomans, and Tables.
Walnut Dressing Bureaus, Wash. stands, and
Bedsteads.
Hat Rack, Wardrobes, and Foot Stools.
Rush, cane seat and other Chairs.
Walnut Extension-Table (fall leaf)
One fine painted Cottage Set.
Brussels, Ingram, Venetian, and other Carpets.
Hair, Cotton-top, and Husk Mattresses.
Stair-Rods, Rugs, Oil Cloth, Mats, and Shades.
Feather Pillows, Bolsters, and Beds
Knives, Plated Forks, Tea and Table Spoons.
Blankets and Comforts double and single.)
Nearly new Cook and other Stoves.
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware.
large lot of Kitchen requisites, and many
other articles too numerous to enumerate.
TERAs.-All sums of and under $40, cash
over $40, credit of thirty and sixty days, for
approved endorsed notes. bearing interest.
GREEN & WILLIAMS,
J3-3t SStar Con.) AuchoReers.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
TO THE PUBLIC.

The young men Of the Third Ward who are
not now connected with some military company
are earnestly invited to assemble at Temperance
Hall on Monday, the 7th instant, at seven
O'Clock P. M, for the purpose of forming Vol
unteer Military Organization, whose object shall
be the preservation of law and order in our
midst, and the protection of our families and
friends from injury and insult by revolutionary
and lawless mobs. Addresses will be delivered.
A full attendance Is desired.
MANY CITIZENS,
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

RY- We invite the attention Of Mr.. Critten.
den to the following items from Georgia, in re-
lation TO his Bell and Everett party associates ::
"The secessionsts have carried Richmond
county by coo majority. In this county, at the
November election, Breckenridge received a
little over 400 votes, while Bell and Douglas
received nearly 1900.
"The secessionists have carried Muscogee
county three to one. In November, the Bell
ticket had small majority in this county.
"The secessionists have carried Bibb county
by 3l4 majority. In November, the Bell ticket
had small plurality in this county"
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
CONCILIATORY VOTES OF THE RE.
PUBLICANS.

In the committee of thirty.three, January 8,
al! the Republicans present voted for the follow.
ing resolutions proposed by Mr.. Bristow of
Kentucky:
"Resolred, That we recognise slavery as now
existing in fifteen of the United States, by the
ussges and laws of those States; and we recog.
Mise no authority, legally or otherwise, outside
Of a State where it so exists, to interfere with
slaves or slavery in such States, in disregard Of
the rights of their owners or the peace of So
ciety.
"Resolped, That we recognise the justice and
propriety of a faithful execution of the Consti.
tuition, and all laws made in pursuance thereof,
including those on the subject of fugitive slaves
or fugitives from service or labor, and discoun-
tenance all mobs or other hindrances to the exe-
cution of said law; and that the citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges and
immunities of citizens in the several States.
"Resolped, That we recognise no such conflict
ing elements in its composition, or sufficient
cause from any source for a dissolution of this
Government. That we were not sent here to
destroy, but to sustain and harmonize the insti
tutions of the country, and to see that equal
justice is done to all parts Of the same; and,
finally, to perpetuate its existence on terms Of
equality and justice to all the States"
These votes, in connection with the assent of
the Republicans on both the Senate and House
committees, that the Constitution shall be made
incapable of any amendment by which slavery
in the states can be interfered with must satisfy
all reasonable persons, that the rights of the
South, under a Republican administration, are
exposed to no real danger.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
SECOND BORDER STATE MEETING.

SECOND BORDER STATE MEETING.
The second meeting Of the delegates from the
border States, slave and free, was holden Satur.
day evening, and resulted in an agreement upon
the following propositions:
Recommending repeal of all personal lib
erty bills.
An efficient amending of the fugitive slave
law, preventing kidnapping. equalizing COM
missioners' fees, &c.
That the Constitution be so amended as to
prohibit any interference with slavery in any Of
the States.
That Congress shall not abolish slavery in
the dock yards, &C., nor in the District Of Co.
lumbia, without consent of Maryland, and the
consent of the inhabitants of the District, nor
without compensation.
That Congress shall not interfere with inter-
State slave trade.
That there shall be perpetual prohibition
of the African slave trade.
That the line of $50 3O/ shall be run through
all the existing territory Of the United States !;
and in all north of that line, slavery shall be
prohibited; south of that line, neither Congress
nor Territorial Legislature shall hereafter pass
any law abolshing, prohibiting, or in any mau
ner interfering with African slavery; and
when any territory, containing sufficient popu.
lation for one member of Congress in any area
of 10000 square miles, shall apply for admis
sion as a State, it shall be admitted, with or
without slavery, as its Constitution may deter.
mine.
The proposed adjustment alters the status of
the territory south of $50 3O| as now fixed by
the compromise legislation of 1850, in only one
particular, viz: that there shall be no Terrific
rial legislation, as well as no Congressional
legislation, either for or against slavery.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
LECTURE ON Japan.

Lecture on Japan will be delivered by the
Rev. varnum D. Collins, (for the benefit of the
Sabbath School) at the Assembly's Church,
corner of Fifth and streets, Washington, on
Wednesday evening, January 0, 1861, at quar-
ter past seven o'clock. It will be accompanied
by Music, under the charge of Prof J. H. DAN
lei. Tickets 25 cents, to be had at Ballantyne's,
Taylor Il Maury's, Morrison's, and Roberts's
bookstores. jan 7--3t
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

DsS. The work Of removing the "big guns"
one hundred and twenty.four in number, from
the Pittsburgh arsenal, to steamers, for trans.
portation down the Mississippi, for the use Of
the nuliers, was commenced on the 2sth of
December, on which day eight guns were put
on board. The forts for which it was pre-.
tended that these guns are needed, will not be
ready for their armament for years. That at
Galveston has as yet only been staked out.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
DELAwARE-The following resolution has

DELAwARE.-The following resolution has
been passed by the Legislature of Delaware,
the vote in the House being unanimous:
"Resolred, That, having extended to the
Hon. s. Dickinson, the Commissioner Of Mis-.
sissippi, the courtesy due him as the repre-.
sentative of a sovereign State of the Confed-
eracy, as well as to the State he represents, we
deem it proper, and due to ourselves and the
people of Delaware, to express our unqualified
disapproval of the remedy for existing Difficult.
ties suggested by the resolutions Of the Legis-
lature of Mississippi"
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

OUTRAGE IN ALABAMA.-Mobile, Jan. A.
The United States arsenal and forts at this
place were taken this morning at daylight by
the Alabama troops. The forts contained
$4,000 stand of arms, 1900 boxes of powder,
100000 rounds of musket cartridges, and other
munitions of war. No resistance was made by
those in charge of the forts and arsenal.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
Rooms Of The Vide Awake association
of Wo,b,,ofon n n In, ia

q WusHWy1UHi D' O'i VuH' = IooI.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN: At a meeting of the
Wide Awake Association of this city, held on
the 3lst ultimo, the following resolution was
adopted
Resolred, That this Association most cheer.
fully tenders its assistance to similar Associa-
tions throughout the country, in securing &C.
commodations for such of their members as
may desire to visit this city on the occasion of
the Inauguration Of the President elect on the
4th of March next.
1t is requested that correspondence be con-
Quoted by officers of Associations, for its mem.
bers, in order to prevent an unnecessary amount
of labor in answering individual communica.
tons.
Republican papers, please insert.
A. G. RICHARDS, Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

MAINE. - Governor Washburn's message,
upon the point Of the personal liberty bills,
takes the ground that the object of most of
them, which was to conform State legislation
to the decision of the U. s. Supreme Court in
the case of Prigg, has been misunderstood at
the South. His intimations are that the Maine
personal liberty law is not unconstitutional, but
if found to be SO, he advises its repeal, or modi
fcation.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

TRooPs FOR FoRr WAsHINGroN.-A large
number of marines left our garrison on Satur
day afternoon, in the steamer Philadelphia, for
Fort Washington, which has been unoccupied
for the last year or two. This fort commands
the Potomac river, and is about sixteen miles
from this city.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The NORTHWEST DIsARMED. - While the
United States arsenal in the city of Charleston
has been furnished by Secretary Floyd with
$4,000 stand of arms during the last four years,
the arsenal at Springfield in this State has not,
so far as we know, received gun of any sort
whatever. There are in that establishment not
more than thirty muskets that are fit for ser.
vice; and most of the other free States are in
the same destitute condition. Chicago Tribune.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers
No. 526 Seventh street.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHINA, GLASS,
IL and Crockery Ware, at auction. On Sat.
urday, the 9th instant, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, we
shall sell in front of our auction rooms a large
assortment of Furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofas, Chairs, Rockers, and Tables.
Cottage, Jenny Lind and other Bedsteads.
Dressing Bureaus, Wardrobes, and Wash Sinks.
Cane-Seat Chairs, Lounges, Safes, and Desks.
Feather Pillows, Bolsters, and Hair Mattresses.
Comforts Blankets, and other Bedding.
Brussels, Ingram, Venetian, and other Carpets.
Cooking, Radiator, and Tight Stoves.
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware.
Five Thousand Cigars of superior brands, and
many other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms cash. GREEN h WILLIAMS,
Jan Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

CALIFORNIA ON THE UNIoN.-The San Fran.
cisco Mirror says: Out of nearly one hundred
exchanges published on this coast and received
at this office, we can find not one that comes
out openly or otherwise in favor of an indie.
pendent republic. California is faithful to the
Union
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
NOTICE.

Having entered into copartnershp with A.
GREEN, in the House-Furnishing, Auction, and
Commission Business, under the name and style
Of GREEN & WILLIAMS, hope my friends, and the
public in general, will give us a share of their
patronage, as l assure them no pains will be
spared with the business intrusted to our care.
Jan. l, 1861. W. b. WILLIAMS.
i3-3t
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Secretary Holt has appointed Capt Charles
Stone, on recommendation of Gen. Scott, to be
Inspector General of Militia in the District of
Columbia. To him is intrusted the important
duty of Immediately organizing the District
militia, to repel invasion, suppress insurrection,
and preserve public property.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Da5" We are gratifed to learn that Col. Craig,
Chief of the Ordnance Bureau, who was lately
ordered on inspection duty by Secretary Floyd,
has been relieved from that duty by Secretary
Holt, to again take command of the bureau
over which he has presided with SO much care
and fidelity for years.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

PRENTICE ON KENTUCKY SEcEssIoN.-" Oh,
how shall get QUITO this }" cried horse
drowning in the river. "Take hold of my TAIL"
answered a mouse upon the shore. Perhaps
South Carolina thinks that Kentucky, involved
in all the horrors of revolution and border war,
might find safety in taking hold of her tail
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The Washington correspondent of the Phila.
deiphia Inquirer writes "Senator Trumbull is
having his residence put in frstrate order for
the reception Of his expected guest, the Pres.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

The best understanding exists between Sec
retary Holt and Gen. Scott, as the former very
properly defers to the experience of the latter
on military matters, and does not attempt to set
up an arbitrary standard of his own, as Messrs.
Davis and Floyd did, in utter disregard of his
views or recommendations.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

pas" A leading ship-owner of Maine, just
from Charleston, reports a terrible condition
of affairs. The merchants have in many in
stances sent their goods to interior points for
safety. Most Of the stores are closed, from
fear of robbery by the drunken soldery.
Gloom is on every face. Property owners are
appalled
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

BD~ Gov. Stewart, the outgoing Governor
Of Missouri, seems to be Union man, from
the tone Of his address to the Legislature. The
incoming Governor, Jackson, is clearly for dis.
union; that is, he advises secession, unless
certain impossible things are done.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Ba5" Senator Mason, of Virginia, advises
that State to secede forthwith. This is an old
notion, both of Mr.. Mason and his colleague,
Mr.. Hunter.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITIZENS.
Third Grand Annual Cotillon Party

PERSEVERANCE FIRE co. NO. 8,
To be gicen at Franklin's Hall, corner of Ninth
and d streets, on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1861.
The members have the pleasure to announce
to their many inquiring friends, and especially
the Union loving people and the public in gem
eral, that their third Annual Cotilon Party will
take place at the aforementioned Hall on
Tuesday, the 9Th instant. The universal satis-
faction that has always been given at their for.
mer parties is sure guaranty that this one will
surpass any one that has yet been given.
The ladies are cordially invited to attend en-
masse, with their union loving smiles, as there
will be no invitations issued.
Professor A. Schroeder's band has been en-
gagged for the occasion.
Tickets so cents, admitting a gentleman and
ladies
N. B. Positively no hats or caps allowed in
the room.
Committee Of arrangements. w. W. Grant,
F. W. Colclazer, J. r. Narrower, R. v. Henry.
and A. Glasgow. jan 4-3t
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

DD~ The Northern Light, at New York,
January 3, brought nearly million and half
of gold from California.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Major Anderson, after spiking the guns of
Fort Meultrie, rendered them further useless by
the means of tar and fire. The South Carolin.
ans will have to use other guns than these.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

aaS" The actual amount of the specie arriv-
ed at New York last week, by the Australian
from England, was 9l7O,OO0, or $4,000.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

aS- The statement of the NJ y Herald
that Major Anderson has written that he needs
no reinforcements, is without foundation.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
NOTICE OF COPARTNERsHIP.

The public are respectfully informed that
have this day associated with me, in copartner-
ship, WASHINGTON B. WILLIAMS, in the Furniture
Auction, and Commission Business The firm
will be conducted in the name of GREEN & WILL
LlAMs. A. GREEN.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

A fire completely destroyed the Goodyear
India Rubber Works, at Naugatuck, Connecti
cut on Christmas day. Loss, 100000.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
UNION PRAYER MEETING.

The Union Prayer Meeting will be holden
every day this week in the English Lutheran
Church, (asv. Mr.. Buuer's) to commence at
four o'clock, and to continue one hour.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Dag- The Governor of Michigan advises
against repeal of the personal liberty law Of
that State.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

All persons having claims against the subscri-
ber will please present their accounts for settle
ment; and all those indebted to me, are most
respectfully requested to come forward and settle
their accounts. A. GREEN.
Jan. |, 1861,
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

accepted time, when the pressure Of a great po.
ltical necessity assists to effect an accord upon
it, which, under other circumstances, Il might
take years to bring about.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

Ba5" 1t is believed that Secretary Thompson
will resign during the coming week.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
Monday, January Z, 1851.

REPUBLICAN CAUoUsING.-The caucus of
Thursday, continued on Saturday, was con.
fined to consultation, and no propositions were
formally voted upon.
The national Republican., 1861-01-07

DR.. JOSEPH 7. HOWARD.
nFFlCE No. 366 Fifth street, between G and
~ II streets. dec 4--6m
The national Republican., 1861-01-07
NOTICE.!
NOTICE!

NOTlCEl NOTICE!
NOTICE!!!
TUST RECEIVED, one hundred Single-Bsr
y Shot Guns, at private sale, by
GREEN WILLIAMS,
jan 7-2t No. 526 Seventh and sts,