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The national Republican., 1861-03-20

for instance, petition 10 declare there is no
God? Well, sir, have seen question very
similar to that broached in my legislative ex.
percncc. l have known large masses of the
community aeitated by an apprehension of
combination Of church and State, growing out
Of the appointment Of chaplains to legislative
bodies. have seen such petitions presented,
and great popular movement made to com.
pei the attention of legislative body to the
discussion of that question"
He was interrupted here by Mr.. Foote, on
point Of order, but was allowed to PROCEED
"Mr. Seward. The moment those petitions
were received and elaborately discussed and
decided upon, the agitation ceased. lremember,
also, the presentation of petitions, very numer.
ously signed, to legislative bodies, to prohibit
the reading of the Bible in the common schools,
and the question was raised which was the
wisest way to meet an agitation so Injurious to
the peace and morals of society. Some main
tanned that it was best to reject them, and
Others that it was best to receive them, and
give them all answer. They we're received, re.
terred, and an elaborate answer given them,
and though that is more than ten years ago,
no such petition was presented to the body
afterwards. Now, sir, We shall never hear of
petitions for the dissolution Of the Uuion, If we
receive this and give it that answer which is IN
the mouth as well as in the heart OF every member
Of this body. 1t is simple question whether
we shall give these reasons. We are not above
giving reasons to our fellow men-not even
above giving reasons for not dissolving the
Union. George Washington was not above
giving reasons why this Union should not be
dissolved. He gave them earnestly and fully
in his Farewell Address to his countrymen, and
the statesmen of this day are not above it. The
Senate of the United States is not above the
petition of the meanest, or, ut least, of the
humblest citizen of the United States, and the
declaration that we cannot and will not admit
the question of the dissolution Of the Union, is
one that we might, with due regard to our
dignity and with advantage, express. Cong.
Globe February II, 1850, lst Session 3lSt Con-
gress, p. 1888.
We leave thel subject without further com.
ment.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
Fowle's Pile and Humor Cure.

A SURE CURE for Bleeding, Blind, and Itch
n ing PILES, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and Dis
eases Of the Skin. One bottle warranted to cure
in all cases if not, dealers are particularly re-
qussted to refund the money. Only five bottles
in thousand returned, and these were cases of
Fistula. Hundreds of letters and certificates are
now in the proprietors possession, which can be
seen upon application. Send for circular. Pre-
pared by HENRY D. FOWLE, Chemist, II Prince
street, Boston, and for sale by JOHN WILEY
corner Sd street and Penn. avenue, Washington
House, sole agent for Washington city and vi
cinity. Certificates with each bottle. "Price
One Dollar." mar 2O-3m
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
THE LATEST NEWS!

JUST received direct from the manufacturers,
the most varied and complete assortment OF
Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots,
Shoes, &C., we ever offered in this city.
Many of the above goods cannot be surpassed
anywhere for durability, style, and neatness. We
will always keep the following makes Of shoes:
B. Russell's, Baltimore Nd, Gents work
Levi, Perry, & Co.'s Baltimore, Nd, Ladies'
work
Dickermon, Stratton, and Molineaux's, Philadel-
phia, Ladies, Misses, and Children's work.
1t is impossible for you to get better wearing
or fitting goods by leaving your measures and
having them made to order.
We have several cases of Ladies and Misses
cheaper than we ever offered before:
42O pairs Ladies' Morocco Sewed Boots, $l.25
420 do do Lincn-lined Heel Slippers, 75c.
800 do Misses Sewed Heel Morocco Boots,
s73 cents
AGO do Mems Lined and Bound Shoes, rs cents
Meas and Boys Hats and Caps in great variety.
We cordially invite all those who are in search
of goods in our line to give us an early CALL and
examine our stock and prices. 1t Is a pleasure
for us to show goods; it does not incur any OBJ
legation to buy.
WINDSOR h BROTHER,
35s Seventh st., bt. l l. Northern Market.
mar l9-lm
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
SPECIAL ORDERS-No. 76.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Generals Office, Washington

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adjutant Generals Office, Washington,
March Is, 1861.
A Board of Medical Officers will assemble in
New York city on the lst day Of May next, Or as
soon thereafter as practicable, for the examins-
ton of Assistant Surgeons for promotion, and of
such candidates for appointment as may be in
vted to present themselves before the Board.
Detail for the Board:
Surgeon CLEMENT A. FINLEY
Surgeon CHARLES McDoUGALL,
Surgeon WILLIAM J. SLOAN.
BY order of the Secretary of War:
L. THOMAS,
AdjutHnt General.
Applications must be addressed to the Secre-
tary cf War must state the residence of the ap-
plicant, and the date and place of his birth.
They must also be accompanied references will
receive no attention) by respectable testimonials
of his possessing the moral and physical qualii-
cations requisite for filling creditably the respon-
sble station, and for performing ably the ardu-
Gus and active duties Of an officer Of the medical
staff.
Applicants must be between twenty-one and
twenty five years Of age.
There are now three vacancies in the medical
staff mar 1876
The national Republican., 1861-03-20

war. They say they do not mean war. There
has been no declaration Of war upon this side
OF the Chamber. There has been none on the
part Of anybody. We have heard war cried on
the other side. 1t has been one everlasting
reiteration Of the word, to draw us into dis.
cussion of that subject. We chose to be wise,
according to our own ideas of wisdom, and not
talk of what we did not mean, or be taunted
into saying what we did not mean to say. That
was our position then, and it is our position
now"
The national Republican., 1861-03-20

k6~ It is said that the Confederate State
Commissioners do not expect an answer to
their official communication for ten or twelve
days and further, that meanwhile there is no
reason whatever to believe there will be col
lision, or any change Of the military status in
the seeding States. They have telegraphic
assurances from Montgomery that ample ar.
rangements have been made to avoid all trouble
for the present at Fort Pickens.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
GAS FIXTURES,

WE have Ia store, and are daily receiving,
w GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and fnish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered in this market. We in.
vite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that we have the best-selected stock in
Washington.
All work in the above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended TO.
MYERS McGHAN,
mar 20-6m 376 d street.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
London Tom Gin, Brandy, Salmon,
Oranges, Raisins. Figs, &c.

WE have received on consignment, and for
w sale at about half price
! puncheon of the celebrated English Tom
On
barrels of Salmon, very prime
200 boxes of Raisins, ve'y fine
5000 sweet Havana Oranges
500 cartoons of fine Figs
quarter casks of fine Brandy.
And for sale in quantities to suit, by
MARSHALL & PAGE,
Commission Merchants, 5O2 Seventh st.
mar 20-3t
The national Republican., 1861-03-20

r6- 1t is ascertained, from source believed
to be altogether reliable, that Fort Sumter will
be evacuated to-day. The order for that pur.
pose has already gone forward.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
BOARDING..

BOARDING.
FURNISHED ROOMS, with or without Board,
l. at reasonable prices, can be had by apply
ing at 800 D street, near Seventh, about three
minutes walk from the Post and Patent Offices,
A few table boarders will be accommodated.
mar l9-lw*
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
WORD TO BUSINESS MEN.

This paper has now circulation in this city
larger than all the city papers combined, with
the exception of one, and therefore affords
most excellent advertising medium.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
P U B L G B A T H s
HENRY sCHAEFER,
BARBER AND HAIR.DRESSER,
+ cTpEFr NFAp srCCSTu

Opposite the Post 09eo Department,
LAS fitted up, 10 connection with his estab-
IL lishment, conv .nient accommodations for
aHordng to his customers and the public the
luxury OF COLD or WARM BATHS, at any time
during business hours His charges will be mod
erate-twenty cents for single bath, or Eve
baths for dollar, when tickets for that number
are purchased and paid for in advance.
Mr.. Schasfer takes this opportunity 10 inform
his customers that this desirable addition to his
establishment will in no manner interfere with
his regular professional business On the con-
trary he hopes to add to his present facilities for
insuring prompt attention to his numerous pa
irons in the line of SHAVING and HAIR
DRESSING.
And to the Ladies who patronize him in the
line OF Cutting or Trimming their own or their
chldren's hair, he begs to say that he has pro-
vided for them better accommodate In having
fitted up small room and appropriated 1t ex-
clusively to their use. mar 20-lm
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
THE INAUGURAL.

Copies Of the inaugural address, in pamphlet
form, can be had at this office. Price, fifty
cents per hundred.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20

~ There were no nominations defnitively
acted on by the Senate yesterday.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
BOOTS AND SHOES.

DOO DIIO1IOs
lust received, 1000 pairs on consignment,
y and will be sold at half their usual price, at
Marshall & Pages, 502 Seventh street,
Under Odd Fellows' Hall.
Ladies' CATERS, so cents, worth 81.
Misses Calf Boots, SO cents, worth 81.
Ladies Fine Lasting 81, worth So.
Children's Morocco, 25 cents, " srth so cts.
Mems Fine Calf Boots, $3.50, worth $3.50.
Boys Calf Shoes, so cents, worth 81.
With every variety at equally low prices. Call
and see. mar 2O-3t
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
FOR RENT

FOR RENT,
A TWQ-STORY Brick House, No. 327 g
n street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing seven rooms. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this office.
dec ~
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
ltOMMUNICATED,

Mr.. EDITOR: Having seen in your valuable
paper, of the l4th Of March, communication,
signed Baltimore speaking in commenda.
tory terms of Mr.. William j. Nichols, of Balti.
more city, who is an applicant for the position
Of postmaster, allow me, as a Republican, to
call Jour attention, and, through the columns of
your valuable paper, the attention of the Re.
publicans Of Washington city, and this our com.
mon country, to the name OF one who has been
identified with the interests of the Republican
party for 10! these many days. 1t is no less a
parsonage than Hon. William l.. Marshall, who,
during the late Presidential cam mpaign, b, his un.
hinching advocacy Of the principles, did much
to confirm the tImid and impart power aud re.
spectabilty to the party, and to no other are the
Republicans of Maryland so much indebted as
to him. His name was host in itself; and, as
Judge Marshall is now an applicant for the po.
stion of collector Of customs at Baltimore, !
feel proud in saying that, if he should be ap.
pointed, il will give entire satisfaction to the
people of Baltimore, irrespective Of party, and
the Administration will have secured the ser.
vices of an officer who will reflect credit ON him
self and the party. Combining all the elements
of q competent officer, and being true and
tried friend of our principles, | would most re.
spectfully ask that this communication be in.
serted in your columns, for the benefit of all
whom it may concern. Yours, truly,
MARYLAND.
Baltimore, Narch IS, lsGl.-lt*
Tlo Traoruru nnnurtpanf hos rooo;uod =,
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
H. 0. NOYES'S
MACHINE SEWING ROOMS
SHIRT MANUFAcToRY.

No. bO4 Ninth street, doors above Penn. uvenus,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Every description of Sewing done with neat
ness, promptness, and dispatch, and warranted
to please. Shirts made to order. mar 20-3m
The national Republican., 1861-03-20

GE4yn An abolitonst having just been driven
out Of Petersburg, Virginia, it is interesting to
know who are aboltionists, according to Vir.
ginia standards, and with that view we repub.
lish the following description, from the Southern
Literary Messenger, published at Richmond:
Gan abolitionist is any man who does not
love slavery for its own sake, as a divine insti-
tuition who does not worship it as the corner.
only possible social condition on which per-
manent republican government can be erected !;
and who does not, in his inmost soul, desire to
see it extended and perpetuated over the whole
earth, as means Of human reformation second
in dignity, Importance, and sacredness, alone to
the Christian religion. He who does not love
African slavery with this love is an abolition.
ist."
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
Baltimore, NarcA Is, lsGl.-ltT

The Treasury Department has received in
formation that the Texas authorities have seiz.
ed the United States vessel Guthrie, which
supplies oil and provisions to the lighthouses
on that coast.
The national Republican., 1861-03-20
THE CORWIN AMENDMENT.

The indications are that the proposed amend
ment of the Constitution will be accepted by
the South, as affordng all the guarantees re-
quired by new circumstances. by all those per-
sons who could be satisfied by anything in the
way of concession. The Baltimore american
Of yesterday says:
Considering the alarming progress Of the
abolition sentiment Of late years, the immense
growth Of the population of the Northwest,
and the rapid increase of the free States, it
might not be unreasonable to fear that at some
future time thrce-iourths Of the States might so
amend the Constitution as to remove the bar.
riers which now protect our institutions. That
men peculiarly sensitive in regard to their
rights should have exaggerated this danger,
and should, in their excitement, have cOnsd-
cred it imminent, was to have been expected {;
although reflection and a careful examination
Of the facts would have shown that no such
result could be brought about for great mum.
Der of years, even supposing the improbable
case, that the Republican party could so long
sustain itself in power.
"Now, however, Congress, by the constitu-
tional ma ajority OF two thirds Of both Houses,
has proposed an amendment to the Constitu.
ton, which, when adopted by three.fourths Of
the States, as 1t undoubtedly will be, protects
us forever from all danger of the dreaded in.
reference. Here is the article No amend
ment shall be mnde to the Constitution of the
United States which will authorize or give to
Congress the power to abolish or interfere,
within any Stale, with the domestic insttu-
tons thereof, including that of persons held
to service or labor by the laws OF said State
If there was anything rational in the fears
that the anti.savery power OF the North might
hereafter atts mpt to amend the Constitution so
as to interfere with our domestic institutions,
the proposed amendment now submitted by
Congress to the States must set those fears al
rest forever. 1t does, in fact, put an end to
the irrepressible conflicts; its immense value
will become apparent, the more the people re.
fleet upon its meaning; and We believe it will
have, as it ought to have, daily increasing
effect in restoring the unity and married calm
Of these States, at present So sadly distracted
and alinnntpl :"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16

THE "CACTUs" AT THE NoRTH.-The sug-
gestions Of Burch and Scott in relation to the
formation of Cactus" Confederacy on the
Pacific, do not seem to meet with much favor
at the north. Speaking of Burch's letter, the
Olympia CIV. IT, Pioneer says:
The production is very weak, composed Of
the same kind of material as Gen. Lanes letter
on secession-mere assertion, without weight
or proof. 1t is stated by Mr.. Burch, that it is
hoped and expected, North and South, that it
we viii form Pacific Republic. We are sorry
to disappOint any expectations that may have
been formed, although we cannot imagine upon
what action Of ours the "North and South :"
could base such anticipations II our repre-
sentatives have thus misrepresented us, they
will certainly be repudiated by our people, who
will warn them to attend to the legitimate in
terests Of their constituents, and not attempt
a solution of questions of government that can
only be settled by the people in their primary
sovereign capacity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16

ExPLoRATToNs.-Th Visalia Sun, of the
9TH inst, notices the return to that place Of
DR.. George, who had been out with an ex-
plOring party, and says:
The Doctor exhibited to us quite number Of
beautiful specimens Of silver ores and gold
bearing quartz, which were obtained in hith-
erto unexplored section Of country, lying be-
tween three hundred and four hundred miles
east of Visalia. He states that the country is
full of mineral leads. A very few days pros
pecting convinced them of that fact, and the
party then turned their attention to exploring
for grass and water, and finally succeeded in
discovering good pasturage for large number
of animals. The company had pretty rough
time of it, having been on short allowance Of
provisions for ten days, and obliged to use their
blankets to prevent their mules from freezing.
They will start on their return as soon as the
Spring opens, and feel very sanguine of a rich
reward. Two skeletons-bleached and weather.
worn, were discovered, apparently the remains
Of some early explorers who had perished from
thirst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16
San Francisco Adv's.
SANDS SARsAPARILLA,
THE GREAT AMERICAN REMEDY
For Purifying the Blood.
CURES

This is the original and CURES
genuine article which by
its wonderful cures has Sc sCRoFuLA
cured the FIRST and FORE
most place in public esti- FEWER SORES,
nation 1t has now be-
come Indispensable in fam SALT RHEuN
lilies for the most delicate
female, and the youngest Bons AND PrNPLEs
child may take IL all times
with perfect safety. II STUBBORN ULCERS
not only cures Scrofula
and all diseases arising cUrANRous ERuPnoNs
from a yitated and infam.
ed condition OF the blood, PAINTERS conc,
but If timely used will
carry of In a perfectly RTrFUMAr,su
natural manner all un-
healthy secretions, and ERYsfPrrAs
prevent the breaking out
of those unsightly blotches MERcuRIAI DISEASES
sores and pimpes, to
which persons OF scrofu- GENERAL DEBILITY
lOus tendency are all more
OF less subject. ETC. ETC. ETC.
Price 81 per bottle, or six bottles for IS.
ear Ask for Sands Sarsaparla and take no other
Prepared by A. b. Il ID. SANDS Druggists 100
Fulton street, cor. William, NY,
FOR Sale by Redngton Co., San Francisco; R.
H. Mcdonald Co. aud Or. Justin Gates Tro Sac.
Nevada. ianoa In y
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16
Arrada democrat.
LOCAL MATTERS.

ROAD DIsTRTcTs.-On our first page will
be found description of the boundaries of the
several road districts of the county, as arranged
and modified by the Board of Supervisors at
their late session, together with the names Of
the Overseers appointed. In two districts no
appointments were made, and we understand
that one or two of the Overseers appointed de-
cline serving. The vacancies will be filled at
the meeting of the Supervisors, on the first day
Of March next, if suitable persons can be found
in the districts who will accept the appoint
ments.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-A miner named James
Smith, was seriously injured on Friday of last
week, at Flyblow Flat, on the Middle Yuba.
He was at work in a tunnel, and while stoop-
ing forward quantity Of earth became detach-
ed and struck him across the back, crushing
him to the earth. Since the accident, his legs
are completely paralYzed, and tits supposedthe
backbone is broken or displaced. Being with
out means Of support, he was brought to Ne
vada yesterday, and admitted into the county
hospital.
The MARTINETTI TRoUPE.-The Theater
was filed on Thursday and yesterday evenings,
to witness the exhibitions of the Martnetti
Troupe. The entertainments were exceedingly
interesting, and the tight-rope performances of
Mons. Chiarini and Lehman in particular,
brought down the house. An interesting bill
is presented this evening, as will be seen by
reference to the notice in another column.
NEVADA RIFLRs.-The Nevada Rifles met
on Thursday afternoon, for the annual election
of officers. There being but slim attendance,
the election was postponed until next Thursday
evening, and Committee appointed, consist
ing of Messrs. Harrington, Boring and Story,
TO notify absentees.
CAUGHT.-The prisoner, David Thompson,
who escaped from the chain-gang Thursday af-
ternoon, was caught the same evening, near
Rough & Ready, and brought back to Nevada.
He is now serving his country in improving the
public highways.
A LETTER was dropped in the Nevada Post
Office the other day, without any direction on
the envelope. The Postmaster opened it, and
found it was signed by A. w. Boynton. The
writer can get it by calling at the office.
VERMILLoN LEAD.-AIr. OFT, of this place,
has just made an assay Of some silver ore ta-
ken from the Vermillon lead, near Virginia
city. The ore yielded at the rate Of SS3,S29 a
ton.
CoTILLoN PARTY.-N1r. L. A. Walling has
made arrangements to give cotillon party at
his hotel in Rough & Ready on Wednesday
evening, March 18th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16
Special Notices.

Sarsaparilln--has long been endorsed BY the
medical faculty mild, safe and effective aperent
and Alternative. To extend its usefulness, all the
scientific appliances of modern chemistry have been
put IN requisition by Messrs SANDS to obtain pure
extract of its medicinal properties Combining there
with vegetable products they are enabled with con-
fdence to offer to the public sure and certain rem
edy for all diseases arising from impurity of the blood
or arrangement of the hillary functions. ian24
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16

SUTCTDE.-A young man named Charles
Miller committed suicide at Sacramento,
Wednesday evening, by taking morphine.
He was subject to fits of dependency, and
twice before had attempted to take bis life,
but was prevented by his friends.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-16

RIcH STRlKE.-The Placerville Calfor-
nian says: Five Mexcans, on last Satur-
day, discovered a quartz lode on Texas Hill
about one mile from this place, which
proves to be very rich. They exhibited
specimens of the rock in this city, which
were perfectly studded with gold.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-02-21
The Loafers all secessionists.

The Wheeling Iutelligencer said the
other day.
Who are the people who go for disu
nion in this town? Are they the bone
and sinew men, the people on W whom the
town depends? No. Look at every
loafer, at every miserable sponger. Jail
bird, supernumerary, blood d-sucker and
hanger on. They are all for secession
if they dom, get their rights
Being called upon for An explanation
by some secessionists who elaine. to be
gentlemen. the Intelligencer undertook TO
define exactly what it means by quoting
and endorsing the following from the
Richmond Wing. % 5T
While We do not mean to say that
every secessionist is loafer. we do mean
to say that nearly every loafer we see is
secessiouist. and bent upon resisisling 6
all invasion of his rights under the Con
stitu,ion. He swels up to an amazing
extent whenever Black Republicans is
mentioned and declares that he mas nail
ed his flag to the mast head. and iuscri
bed thereon, :. Resistance. Glorious
men! Ye have come down to Us from Il
former time. but your oames shall never
be remembered after she present genera
ton"