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The national Republican., 1861-08-03

ATTENTION, COMPANY A, PUTNAM RIFLE
w. All those who willing their country
this, the hour OF danger and willing 70 form com
pany for the war, will meet at Armory Hail. between
street aud Maryland avenue to organize company By
order GEO TH1STLETON, Capt
p Ps-lniormation in regard TO their discharges can be
obtained at the rendezvous July Soft
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
LOST OR STOLEN.

A NUMBER of papers, among which are many
n of no use to any one but the owner One
is an appointment in the navy for Captain J. p
Rodgers.
Lost, ut the same time, COAT.
A liberal reward will be paid for their return
to Mr.. LAMB, at the St. Charles Hotel.
aug 2--lt
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
100000 lbs.

WANTED-the above amount Of rough TAIL
w Low and GREASE, for which the highest
market price will be paid.
For sale-l5o, 900 lbs SOAP and CANDLES,
cheap for cash, at the "National Soap and Can
die Works." Green street, on the Canal, George
town, D. O. G. B. JEWELL,
july 3l-lm - Proprietor.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
ROOMS FOR RENT.

I AIDES and gentlemen can be accommodated
l. with splendid apartments at very moderate
prices Apply to DR.. Zappone, near Pennsylvania
avenue and Twenty-6fth street, first ward. DR..
zappone continues teaching French, Spanish,
Italian, German, Portuguese, Latin, Greek,
and other languages, and patients, especially
foreigners, may find in him convenient physi-
CHM. july left
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
DIED.

On Friday morning, the I'd instant, HENRI.
ETA, infant daughter of W. h. and Henrietta
Clementson, aged fourteen months.
The funeral will take place this afternoon, at
four o'clock, from her fathers residence Four.
and.a.half street, between f and G, Island
The friends of the family are respectfully invi-
ted to attend.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
POCKET BOOK LOST. .

T OST, yesterday evening, about g O'Clock, in
II an omnibus, between the Eavy-Yard and
Seventh street, a pocket book containing sixty
seven dollars in gold, and some silver. Ten
dollars will be paid to the finder, who will return
the pocket book and contents to me, at No. 400
D street, between Sixth and Seventh.
august 3-3tk HUGH J. BRADY.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
ITEMS FROM YESTERDAYS STAR,

Last night, some of the scouts of Colonel
McGunn's regiment killed two disunion cav
airy, within three miles of Fairfax Court.
House, in revenge, they say, for the similar
killing of two of the pickets Of Colonel McG.'s
regiment q few nights before. Both the dis.
unionists killed belonged to the Fairfax cav.
airy, it is said. One was Lieut.. Wiley, and
the other his orderly. The New Workers were
some miles within the disunion outposts at the
time.
geon of the enemy at Bull Run, wrote home
that the loss of the enemy in the battle was
quite 5000 in killed and wounded.
Reliable advices from within the disunion
lines say that Beauregard left Manassas yes.
terday, or the day before, for visit to Charles.
ton, s. c.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
Kentucky Light Cavalry"

FEW more recruits wanted. Call at the old
n "Union Buildings" on street, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
Horses, Uniforms, and Equipments furnished.
By order OF Colonel W. H. Young
WM. J. GARY, Captain.
HARRY MARTIN, lst Lieut..
July 3l-3t
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, ST. WASHINGTON ST. 1,
STOVE HOUSE.

267 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 267
CAMP EQUIPMENTS of every variety, style,
and finish, constantly on hand, and for sale at
prices comparing with any retail houses south Of
New York.
TIN, IRON, or COPPER WORK made
to order at the shortest notice.
All goods guaranteed to be as represented on
sale. Call at
JAMES SKIRVINGS
Warrington Stove, Crate, Range, Hot-ar Furnace,
Tin, Sheet-Iron, and Copper Ware Nansfactory,
No. 267 Pennsylvania Avenue
august 3-eo2w Corner of Eleventh Street.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
NOTICE TO ARMY CHAPLAINs,

V>HE adjourned meeting Of Army Chsplsins,
l. which was held last Saturday at Trinity
Church, will be held at the same place to. NOR
row, at IL o'clock. 9. N. BUTLER.
august Sit
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
sCHOOL.ROOM WANTED,

OR very small house, furnished or unfurnished,
~ in any location where a school for young
children OF both sexes would be patronized. 1t
must have a good yard, and water. Address,
with full particulars rs to rent, &c, School
Room" at the office of this paper.
aug
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

TTTANTED, a few more first rate men to NIL up
w company for the first regiment District
Volunteers. Persons wishing to join will report
without delay at No. 400 Seventh street, second
story, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
July 3l--2t (Star) Il. H. KNIGHT, Captain,
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
SROES FOR THE MILLION.

LIVERY variety, for all the people, on hand, or
IL will be speedily made to ordern the factory
above my store Guaranteed to 6t well, and war
rnnted good, HENRY JANNEY,
No. 34s Penn. avenue, between Browns
Juno 4-2m Hotel and Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
INFORMATION WANTED

nF HENRY H. SCRIBNER, company H, sec
~ ond regiment Maine volunteer militia. Any
information relative 10 him, directed TO NJ. s.
Scrbner, of that company and regiment, will be
suitably rewarded and gratefully received by
aug 2-3teods NJ. s. SCRIBNER.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

PURE COUNTRY MILK.
7NHE subscriber delivers Pure Country Milk,
l. morning and evening, as usual, to his Gus
tonere. Strangers commencing housekeeping In
this City, who desire Milk, can have thcir orders
promptly attended to by applying at this sfice.
mar l3--tf DAVID MILLER.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

ACCIDENT AT CANTERBURY HALL-An Ac.
tress in F2ames.-Last night, at Canterbury
Hall, an accident, which promised fatal ter.
mination, occurred. The audience were await.
ing the performance of burlesque on Othello,
which was nigh ending in real tragedy.
The property man had placed taper in an
oblique corner Of the stage, shaded from obser.
walton by large harp. The taper was to be
used in the burlesque Of the last scene Of
Othello, where It was meant to serve as O compsr.
ison to the eyes Of the jealous Moor, between
the artificial light of itself and the promethean
fame in the bosom of the fair Desdemons.
The artificial, however was near extinguishing
the promothean fame in Madame Molney-a
lady who was to personate the wife Of Othello.
She, while wandering about the stage, incau.
tiously stood near the properties Of the next
piece, when her dress Immediately caught
fire. An affrighted ballet girl raised the alarm,
and Madame Molney ran in all directions,
which increased the flames. The actors fol-
lowed her with blankets, with the object Of
wrapping her in them, and, after persistent
exertions, succeeded. The body was after.
wards conveyed TO her residence, and this
morning she was pronounced out of danger.
Hook and Ladder Company No. 6, and En-.
gine Company No. Al, appeared in the house,
but their services were fortunately not neces
sary. The excitement among the audience
during the scene was intense.-N 7. Ere.
Express, lst.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

STOP AT THE right place. and buy your
~ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps,
at No. 400 Seventh street, Opposite the Post
OtRaa Tah 9p-Rm
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, august 2.-Private William
Murray, of company F, second New Hamp-
shire regiment, foe the murder Of Mary Butler,
was executed this afternoon, at four o'clock,
in order that his fate might be warning to all
eyildisposed soldiers. The scaHtold was erected
on the walls Of Fort Ellsworth, affording an
unobstructed view to all the regiments en-.
camped in the cinity of Alexandra. Not.
withstanding twenty thousand persons wit
messed the execution, everything passed off
without unnecessary excitement. The culprit
ascended the scalfold with steady gait. He
made no allusion to his guilt, but called upon
his friends to sustain his family in their hour
of trial.
The private residence Of Samuel johnson, O
lieutenant in the Confederate army, and located
the other side of Hunting Creek, was burned
yesterday afternoon.
Private Keeth, company E, setenteenth
New York regiment, stationed in Fort Ellis
worth, was shot dead on Wednesday evening
by Capt. Stone, Of the same regiment. He
was rioting, and committed on assault and bat
terry on the captain.
LATEST FROM COL. rYLER's COMMAND.
Cleveland, Aug. IA letter from Bulltown
dated the 28th, states that Col. Tyler had
reached Bulltown, and the rebels had fed
Colonel Tyler advanced to Flatwood, the rebel
still ahead of him. Colonel Tyler considered
the rebels to be completely surrounded.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

EREIGHT per steam propellers BEVERLY
L and JEROME, 10 Philadelphia and New
York. via inland route, will be received till
Thursday next, at Western Wharves, foot Of G
street.
Freight engagements made by ARMY E4-
PRESS COMPANY, 388 Pennsylvania avenue,
National Hotel Building. july 30-3t
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
1>HE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be-
tween G. L. Sheriff and J. B. Dawson, 10 this
day dissolved by mutual consent. 9. L. Sheriff
will continue the business and settle all accounts
G. L. SHERIFF,
JuIu 27, 1851. J. B. DAWSON.
July 3O--3t
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT.

NeW York, Aug. 2.-The steamship North
ern Light has arrived here. She brings two
million one hundred and twenty. eight thousand
dollars.
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together with such other information as may be
deemed important to the public service, will be
made and handed in to this ice at o'clock
A. M. daily. A.HbRTER,
Co.. 16h Inf'y u S. A., Prorost Marshal.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

prhuciS AeHhE, uuuS Shuenj WAS trleu On Tue
charge OF renting house for illicit purposes,
and found not guilty.
The jury in the case OF Osborn and others,
charged with the murder of Cornelius Boyd,
came into court for instructions as to whether
they could find verdict as to some of the
parties separately from the others. The Court
instructed them that they could find some
guilty and others not guilty, or they could ac
quit or convict them, but their verdict must
relate to all of the parties; and they were sent
back to their room.
Several cases of minor importance were non.
pressed by the District Attorney during the
day.
The ZoUAvEs-The regiment of New York
Fire Zousves, stationed at Fort Ellsworth near
Alexandria, having had their rolls properly
made out, were paid off on Thursday last by
the Government. We understand that about
seven hundred dollars of the money drawn to
pay them was returned to the Treasury on ac
count of the absence of some of them. 1t is
but fair to presume from this that only some
twenty five or thirty have deserted the amour,
paid to each being about thrty.three dollars
THEDAY PATRoL.--The mounted patrol were
busy all day yesterday in arresting and taking
to the guardhouse all soldiers found intoxicated
or who were absent from thier quarters wihou
any sufficient cause. A great Improvement il
the peace of the city is already apparent.
Francis MARKoE.-It is said, that among til,
letters found in the Dead Letter Office was onc
from jeff. Davis to Francis Markoe, regrettinl
his inability to give him an Office. 1t will b.
remembered Markoe was discharged from tn,
State Department, and subsequently arrested
for expressing reasonable sentiments.
The national Republican., 1861-08-03

Whitehurst, 434 Pennsylvania avenue, has
the largest collection of likenesses Of distin
guished men in this country; is selling views of
military encampments, &c. See his card pho.
tographs, suitable for sending in letters. Like.
nesses Of many Of the slain at the recent bat.
tie can be obtained at this gallery. Go to
Whitehurst's and obtain likeness before going
to the battle field. aug 2-lmeod*
The national Republican., 1861-08-03
Wantedi Wanted! Wanted!

july 3l-td
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1861.
VOLUME VII, NUMBER XXXv.

ARREARAGE We wish to have our sub
sc-ibcrs settle all due from them for the
American up to Jan. last, and as many for
this year as can. We have been indulsent
to our own detrimcnt ; and we cannot help
thinking, that if some who are owing for u
number of years, would labor as hard to
pay, as we have to, to get along without
what is due from them, that our books
would show them advance paving subscribers
We are aware that the times are hard and
money scarce, but where there is 4 will there
is way ; and if our dclinquents, those who
are owing for three, four and five years, will
help US to a part Of what is due, i: I'll add
considerable TO our present means. We
want morey TO pay our debts, to pay the pa
per maker, Office help, rents, family expan-
ses &c. We wish those to whom this call is
addressed would heed it-make an effort to
pay something. Do not let us have to dun
anybody again, as it is disagreed Die duty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20
LOCAL AND OTHER ITEMS.

ARMY ENytLorrs, with the name Of the
person addressed, number OF regiment and
letter Of company, printed to order, at this
Office
~ We are in want Of s5mc Hard W ood
in payment for subscription to the inYv,can
VIII those intending to supply US take no.
ticc
ouR M,RsETs The difference in price Of
many articles which rctail in our markets
from that prevailing last year, j. cpnsiderl-
Die. Hay last year retailei from Sli to
SIS. This year it sells at - ~. Pota-
toes last year brought ~ cts. This year
from SO Is to 40 cts Wood is a little low
er. Oats, the new crop has not been
brought in. Beef is full higher So also is
lamb. Vegetables Of all kinds arc soae
lower
"A fire was discovered in the store on
Main st. occupied by Black & Foster, Thurs
day morning. 1t was extnguished, and
without much damage to the store Some
damage was done to the goods from the wa
ter used to put out the fire.
We return our thanks to friends for the
returns Of votes. In some towns we have
not yet Received the returns complete, while
in some cases we have had to follow the vote
for Governor, in estimating the vote for
county officers. Still we believe our returns
are very correct.
We shall not publish the returns of
all the towns this year. as a matter Of ref
erence it will be to some extent valueless
there being SO much mixing up. We will
give the tootings in each county as soon as
We can.
1t will be seen by reference to our
Special Notice column that our Postmaster
has received supply of the new Postage
Stamps. Six days are allowed for the ex-
change Of old ones for the new.
We republish the premiums offered
by the officers Of the Hancock Agricultural
Society
POETRY We received some verses from
some unknown person, with request to
put them ia. the paper this week if we had
room" If the writer will send her Tor his)
name, and have it published with the piece.
we will do so otherwise we respectfully de-
cline to comply with the request. The writ
er can readily tell whether this will BE- agree
bio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20
The Cotton Crop OF the South,

The Boston Courier makes the following
remarks upon the effects Of the present
trouble upon the great Southern staple.
W neither the present rebellion shall be
crushed in six months or six years, it is be.
coming evi ent to reflective minds, that it
will work great changein the cotton inter
est, and perhaps work the downfall Of slay-
DRY. If cotton planting shall become non
paying business, slavery will also become
and we shall see the beginning
OF the end of this accursed fungus of our
political system.
The precarious nature of our political re-
lations, and the uncertainty of obtaining the
usual supply Of cotton from America, has al
ready had the effect to turn the attention of
the cotton splnners of England and France to
other sources for supply of this much need
ed article. There seems TO be an unlimited
area Of land suitable for the growth of cot
ton but the present obstacles to full sup
ply, arise from the want OF cheap means of
transportation and previous encouragement
OF its growth. These obstacles only want a
little time to cure them A writer in the
Westminster Review for April, has a lengthy
article on this subject. This writer SAYS that
in Bombay there are 43 600 900 acres admi-
rably adapted to cotton cultivation aud did
these but give half the ascertained return of
Indian land, they would yield crop of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

the southern and coast troops that if they
will not 20 home he will make forward
movement before the Goth, assuring them he
will take Washington,
New York, 18th.
Special dispatches from Washington, state
that the precautions taken by the Govern
ment, indicate that an attack from the enc
my is expected.
JEFFERSON Cry, 18th.
The following account of the engagement
at Bonneville 18th is taken from Capt Epp-
stin's official report
He states that after the fight had lasted
about an hour the rebels he held as hostages
became 50 restless that they begged him to
let one of their number 90 with private
truce and ask an armi,ticc. This hostage
came back soon afterwards. the Captain
says, while my mcn ceased firing, to know
my conditions. a then demanded that they
withdraw their forces two miles from the CT
ty, whilcI promised to set the prisoners
free whom have taken, except n prisoner
named Painter, who | informed them
would shoot in case they should not honora-
bly, keep their promise for seven days
They left town according to their agree
ment Thus Capt Eppstin with only $50
men actually dictated terms to fully four
times his number. The enemy fought well
for short time, but out OF their COO men,
only could be found to storm his works
Their leaders braycly led the way, but the
men absolutely refused to follow. Of those
six cur men killed four.
The correspondent of The 81. Louis Rcpub-
hcan has information that Lexington still
holds out on Monday, and had been slightly
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

The NATIONAL LoAS.-Wc give notice in
our columns Of books being opened in Ban
COR for subscription to the National Loan,
The people all over the free States are evinc-
ing an alacrity in taking this loan of the
government, which is truly encouraging
independent Of the fact tina, this security is
the BE-, that can be had anywhere. and the
interest generous and ample, the prompt
tude which the people are eyincing in the
matter carries with it the assurance that
they mean something more than letting the
government have their money. they desire to
express their sympathy, and their wish that
this rebellion should he put down in the
shortest and speedcs, way possible. 1t is
the sur,s, proof that they are for vigorous
prosecution Of the war.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

WHAT SHALL WE DO Yes, what shall We
do the long fall and winter evenings that are
now close upon us? How best spend those
evenings, and the many spare hours from
necessary toll which they bring to the far
mcr the mechanic. and in many instances the
merchant and professional man? We do
not know, and cannot tell, only after care
full estimation. OF the amount Of spare time.
which is worse than thrown away, by many
people These hour of time, like the pence
in farmers income, need looking after and
a careful outstanding. The lame person
who hobbies along the highway with the as
sistancc Of cane or eruteh with but an extra
step occasionally or a little extra cfJrt keeps
pace with the well and sound man. 81 by
taking care of the spare hours all through
life one may make up in great measure
for early Deficiencies in school training, or
the lack Of this Worlds goods
But what shall be done in Ellsworth
We cannot afi1ni to have Lyecum with
foreign lecturers at old prices. We neci
not % to this expense, bat We can have iusti-
tutcd at once y village l.yccum for discussion
and home lectures We have gentlemen in
our midst, or in the county, who might feel
public spirited enough to give free lecture
during the winter. or for such compensation
ms could be readily met by Socicty with
limited means. This is public mtttcr, for
the benefit OF the many. and will not some
men take hold Of it and i" inaugurate sue
cess "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

plant? Let those who question the as
sertion about cutting the stalks when the
corn is in the milk, make an experiment
to satisfy their incredulity. Let them Sc
lect a piece of corn, of uniform growth,
and cut the top stalks from every other
row, and ct harvest measure and ,cetgt
the corn from each. This will decide the
question at once. We have seen this
done many times the result was inyaria-
bly, in favor of the rows which were left
uncut. This is matter of much impor-
tanco, and should not be overlooked in
consequence of haste or idle prejudice,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

800 900 900 in lS63, an aggregate for the
three years of about $20o. 900. 900 t. the
planters to their section; TO the whole
country. as set against the $500, 900 900
that We're morally sure, had the country re
manned at peace.
As of Cotton, so in less degree, hut SINH
lar in kind. the fate OF other Southern sta
pies. sugar, rice. tobacco naval stores, &c.
These are items in the great reckoning to
which those who caused the war will be in
ylied
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20

We received the following letter from
Prince Edwards Island The writer, no
doubt, correctly gives the state of feeling in
that locality, but it must hc borne in
mind, that the people Of that Island have
right to believe just as it suits their prcju-
Dies, or fancy, for all Of cur people. But
that an American Consul should be retained
in Office while using the influence OF his po-
sition to poison the public mind, is past com
prchension.
The card Of Mr. f. d Snow, with the en-
dorsemcnt of the New Orleans Bulletin OF
Jan last. shows how careful the Southern
press is to guard the public mind against all
reading which does not present Southern
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20
The Maryland Legislature.

The roll of this traitorous body WAS called
the 18th, Tuesday, when it adjourned. Com
ptnies of Wilson's regiment were seen pass
ing the streets, and soon it was found that
the city was walled in. No one could Iass
without pass from the Provost Marshall
Meanwhile Lieut.. Carmichael OF the Bati-
more Police commenced making arrests Of
the officers OF the legislature, and especially
the clerks. The aim Of the officers WAS to
arrest all the members who voted for Mr..
Wallis famous report. Abyut $4,000 cop
les Of the report was selzfd.
During the afternoon the Union members
Of the House ana Senate met in caucus and
resolved that the action OF the Senator's pres
ent not assembling virtually brought the
Legislature t. an end, and that they would
return to their homes and not attempt to as
semble again.
The arrest of the Clerks will prevent them
from calling the roll. Several of the most
noisy seeeSsionsts in town were also arrested
The prisoners will remain in the guard house
all right, and then be removed to Fort Nc
Henry
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-20
The Election.

The result of the recent election figures
up, as far as heard from as follows
Washburn, Rep, 5l,9s5
Jameson, Union Dem, l9.lG2
Dana, Peace Dem, l6,139
Washburn's majority will Be about 5000
or quite as large as last year. The vote will
fall of about - per cent from last year.
The Legislature as far as learned stands
Senatc-Rcpub. 26. Jameson, Dem. )
House-Repub. los. jameson, Dem. D. ~