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The national Republican., 1861-02-12
Southern Congress.

Montgomery, FEB. 1.-THE Congress met at
IL A. M and after prayer, the committee
appointed to inform Mr.. Stephens Of his elec.
ton, reported that he would, at tie request of
the Committee, announce his acceptance in
open session, at p. M.
Mr.. Conrad introduced resolution, which
was adopted, appointing committee Of five
to report bill for the establishment Of eXecu-
tive departments Of the Confederacy.
Mr.. Stephens introduced a resolution, which
was adopted, making the naval and military
committees separate, and also appointing com.
mittees on the public lands, Indian affairs, and
territories.
The Congress then went into secret session.
Subsequently, after brief recess, Mr.. Ste.
phens appeared and said:
/ have been notified by the committee of my
election as Vice President of the Provisional
Government of the Confederate States of
America. The committee requested that l
should make known to this body, in u verbal
response, my acceptance Of the high position
have been called upon to assume, and this !
now do in this august presence, before you,
Mr.. President, before this Congress, and this
large concourse of people, under the bright
sun and brilliant skies which now smile so
ielicitously upon US. take occasion to return
| my most profound Acknowledgements for this
Congress- There are special reasons why |
place an unusually high estimate on it. The
considerations which induced me to accept
it need not state. 1t is sufficient for me to
say that it be deemed questionable if any
good citizens can refuse to discharge any duty
which may be assigned them by their country
in her hour of need. 1t might be expected that
l should indulge in remarks Oh the state Of our
public affairs, the dangers which threaten us,
and the most advisable measures to be adopted
to meet our pressing exigencies; but allow me
to say, in the absence oil the distinguished gen.
tleman called to the chief Executive chair, !
think it best that should refrain from saying
ANYTHING on such matters. We may expect him
here in q few days-possibly by Wednesday, il
he is not providentially detained. When he
comes, YOU will hear from him on these difficult
questions; and | doubt not we shall cordially
and harmoniously concur in any line of policy
his superior wisdom and craftsmanship indicate
In the mean time, we may be proftaby en-
ployed in directing attention to such matters
providing the necessary postal arrangement o
making provision for the transfer of the Gus.
tom houses from the separate States to the Con-
federacy, and the imposition Of such duties as
are necessary to meet the present expected ex.
| gencies, in the exercise of power, and raise
revenue. We are limited in the latter object to
a small duty, not exceeding ten per centum
upon importations. We can also be deyotno
attention TO the constitution Of Il permanent
Government, stable and durable, which is one
of the leading objects Of our assembling.
am now ready TO take the oath.
The oath was accordingly administered
A committee of two from each State was an.
pointed to form permanent Constitution.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
GEORGETOWN ADvERT1sEMRNTs

George b. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and advertise
ments may be left at his store, No. lls High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
A FINE PARLOR, on the first fioor and three
"A Chambers on the floor above, at No. 276
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors east of "Krk-
wood House." dec l-u
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
PERSONAL.

IF GEORGE P. JOHNSON, recently from New
York, will Call at the residence of his uncle
on Ninth street. he will hear of something to his
advantage. feb l2--tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-12

VTNO AUGUSTUS.-Louisa has arrived, and de-
l. sires to see you as soon US possible.
feb l2-2t GEORGE.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
New York Markets..

My York, FEB. ll.-Cotton irregular-salss
Of 1900 bales; upland middlings, III a III
cents. Flour 8. "a 10 cents lower-ssles OF
$500 bbls. State, s5 "a 500; Ohio, $5.45
GD 1886; Southern, $5.35 "a $5.65. Wheat
! 0 cents lower-sales Of $4,000 bushels
Western red, Sl.27 do. white, $l.45 Corn
lower--sales of 5000 bush. mixed, 65 cents |,
new do at depot, CO cents new Southern vel.
low, Ga cents. Lard heavy at 81 "a 10 cents.
Whisky steady at lS "a ls} cents. Sugar
steady. Coffee steady-sales Of $500 bags at
lO3 a. l3f cents. Molasses unchanged at IS
"a 80 cents. Spirits ofturpcntine dull. Rosin
steady at $l.25 (9 $l.26. Rice dull.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
Chartered bY Congress-.

HNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
i PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners Of the District the
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire, as any other Company, as will ap-
dear by an examination of its principles:
The fact that ull Of the Insurance Companies
of the District are declaring large dividends to
their stockholders, at once shows tho great
profit on their premiums, ands the conseQue Mt
saving to persons insuring with this Company.
ULYSSES WARD, President.
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS.
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISWICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY,
T. J. MAGRUDER, J. @. McKELDEN,
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (uorth) the Bank of Wash
ington. nov 90
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
North Carolina Legislature.

Raleigh, Fec. 1.-THE Legislature is busiy
engaged in dispatching business. In counties
choosing candidates, nearly every county will
have them on both sides.
The Legislature will probably adjourn next
week.
Several railroad bills have been passed,
making the State appropriations. The revenue
bill, now under consideration, lowers the tax
on many articles.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12

nR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi.
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. 1913 & st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth sts west. Jan 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
BY TELEGRAPH.

Montgomery FEB. lo.-In his speech this
evening, Hon. A. II. Stephens said, among
other things:
"With climate unsurpassed by any on
earth, with staple productions which control
the commerce Of the world. with institutions
(so far as regards our organic and social poll.
cyl in strict conformity to nature aud the laws Of
the Creator, whether read in the Book of Inspi.
ration or the great book of manifestations
around us, we have all the natural elements es.
sential to the attainment of the highest degree
power and glory. Applause.
"These institutions have been much assailed.
1t is our mission to vindicate the great truth on
which they rest, and with them exhibit the
highest type of civilization which ii is possible
for human society to reach"
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
Marine Disaster and Loss of Life.

Marine Disaster and Loss OF Life.
Norfolk, Feb. 1.-THE schooner Empire,
from Norfolk, bound to New York, was
wrecked on Sand shoal on the night of the 7lh
inst. Her cargo Of $4,000 bushels Of corn
was a total loss.
Two men were frozen to death. The cap
tain and rest of the crew, who were frosted,
were, at p. NJ. the next day, taken up on
Cobbs island.
The ship Euterpe, Of New York, II DAYS
from Callao, with guauo, has arrived. She lost
overheard, in December, John Kirk, of Scot.
land.
Mr.. Lincoln en- route for Washington.
Springfield, Ill.,, Feb. ll.-Mr. Lincoln left
here at o'clock this morning, on his journey
to Washington, after brief farewell address
to the crowd which assembled at the depot.
He made no allusion to political matters.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
Financial,

Neio York, Feb. ll.-Stocks are active and
higher-Chicsgo and Rock Island, 563; Iii.
nois Central bonds, 95; Michigan Southern,
l4s; New York Central, 76s Reading r. r.,
42a Virginia 6's, IS; Missouri 6's, 65l Treas.
ury los, 99i.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
Prospect of a Conciliatory Feeling in
the South.

Richmond, FEB. 1.-The Governor trans.
mitted to the Legislature today a communica.
ton from Judge Robertson, the Commissioner
to the seeding States, dated Montgomery, Sd
inst. Judge Robertson says that the Governor
of Georgia accepts the mediation Of Virginia,
and gives assurances that the authorities of
Georgia will abstain, during the period con-
templated, from all acts calculated to produce
collision of arms between that State and theI
General Government.
The Commissioner believes that the Govern
or of Alabama will give a favorable answerJ,
and that South Carolina will conform her
course to the action or recommendation of the
Southern Congress. The correspondence was
ordered to be printed.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12
The Tennessee Election.

Aemphis, FEB. 9.-Tais city gives four hun.
dred majority for the Union candidate.
West Tennessee gives Union majorities.
Nashville gave $500 Union majority, and
1000 against holding Convention.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 10, A. M-Davidson
county has voted about 5000 for the Union,
and not more than 700, ifso many, for secession.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. lO.-The disunionists
have been routed, as in Virginia. They are
furious with rage and modification to-day.
North Alabama is rapidly working up to the
point Of revolution against the revolutionary
despotism now straddling her neck
Nashville, Feb. 10, =. M-The indications
from all quarters of the State this afternoon are
that Tennessee has voted a majority for "No
Convention" The disunon party have been
completely obliterated all over the State.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12

TTNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS
l. Bathing Sponges, Velvet Sponges Bath
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubins Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles
Bazin's Soaps and Extracts.
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tonics, &c.
With full assortment of new Rerfumerv.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received ut GILMAN'S
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand, as above. dec3
The national Republican., 1861-02-12

RonBERY.-The counting room of the Ca
aettc office was entered on Saturday night, and
a sum Of money stolen.-G Gazette.
The national Republican., 1861-02-12

gagged IN ms work In the stable, he set II on
FIRE. Faunco was dismissed, and Noble was
committed to Jail for court.
ATTEMPTED INcENDARIsM.-On Sunday
morning, Mr.. Thomas Conner, timer, corner
of II and Seventh street, discovered that an at.
tempt had been made to FIRE his premises the
night previous by piling quantity Of straw and
other inaammable material under his porch. 1t
is supposed that the vile incendiaries were
frightened away before they had time to get it
lighted.
CIRCUIr CouRT.--Y Yesterday, in the case of
Theodore Mosher ps. Patrick NJ. Ryan, the jury
rendered verdict for plaintiff, laying damages
at $3.50, with interest from May 9th, 1859.
Theo. Mosher ps. j. King; verddt for plain
tiff, $62.52, with interest from January lst,
1859.
Jonathan T. Walker ps. J. Fl. Surratt; YER.
diet for plaintiff, for $l33.32, with interest from
November 18th, 1859.
Samuel Owings vs. Jesse Haw; verdict for
plaintiff for $522.5O
H. 7. Roberts vs. Isaac T. Todhunter; yer.
dict for plaintiff for $lO6.80, with interest from
| November lst, 1854.
The court adjourned to Friday next
CENTRAL GUARDHoUsR.- - Before Justice
Thompson.-A. Toson was arrested for steal.
ing, and held for further examination.
s. Holland, eolored, was brought in for being
disorderly, and fined $2.94.
J. Thomas, eolored, was arrested for stealing,
and committed to Jail.
Ann Massey, colored, was brought in for be.
ing disorderly, and fined $2.94.
Ellen Detretent was brought in charged with
being drunk and disorderly, and committed to
the workhouse for sixty days.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

DR.. l.. J. CZAPKAY'S Medical and Surgical Insti
tute is on Sacramento street, below Montgomery
opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's Office
San Francisco, California, The Doctor offers free
consultation, and asks no remuneration unless he
effects q CURB.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
UNION DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.


Alta meeting Of the Democratic Central Commit
ttee for Nevada county, held at Nevada, on satur
day, May 25th, It was ordered that Democratic
County Convention be held at the Court House in
Nevada, on SATURDAY, JUNE Goth, at 10 O'Clock A.
M, for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
County officers, and to appoint Delegates to the
State Convention. to be held at Sacramento on the
FOURTH OF JULY NEXT, pursuant to the call Of
the State Central Committee. rr
It was further ordered, that primary elections be
held Mt the several precincts, on SATURDAY JUNE
229 for the election Of Delegates to said County Con-
yention Al legal voters Of the County who endorse
the resolutions adopted by the Democratic state
Central Committee and are for the Constitution and
the Union the legitimate enforcement Of the laws by
the Government Of the United States, and oppos
ed to all sectional parties, either North or South
and are willing to support the candidates nominated
by tho Union Democratic Convention, are invitea 10
particpate in the primary meetings.
It was further ordered that the basis Of represen
iation be one Delegate for every precinct, and one
for every City votes cast at the last eectOn which
gives the following
Nevada TOwnshIp-34.
Nevada Precinct. 20 vanderlicth's ...... =. .
DUO GIass valley ToSvnship-35.
Grass Valley prec't. .27 Allison Ranch. 3
Norambagua mills. Burroughs Ranch...... ]
Buena Vista -. =,
NOuEh ~ l6cOuy 4OWnsnhp-IDs
Rough & Ready 80. 3 Indian Springs. ........ 2
Anthony House.... 2 Mooney Flat. ............
Newtown ......... 2 jones sBar.............. z
Bridgeport.
Bridgeport TovvnshIp-%3.
Flench Corral. 80. Birehvillc .............. 2
Sweetland. ......... 3 North San Juan ....... o
Monte7uma Hill.. . Cherokee. .............. 4
Bloomfield Tovvmship-I2.
Bloomfield ....... 3 Columbia Hill. 5
Magnolia. Relief Hill...,........,. l
Gold Bar. 80.
Eureka TOwnshlp-17.
Eureka ...........2 2 Wooseys Flat. t..........
Moores Flat South Fork............. 2
Mohawk Flat. ....1 Bowman's Ranch. ...... !
Orleans Flat .....3
Washington TOWnship-12.
Washington. ...... Alpha .................. z
Omega ...........5 8 Poor Mans creek ....... ]
Little York TOVynship-I7.
Little York. k....... 3 Red Dog................ q
Lowell Hill. ......... Waloupa ............... z
Pleasant Valley -. Camden .............. 2
Sailor Flat..........
ResOlred That the Delegates elected, be requested
to attend the Convention in person.
ResolUed That the several papers Of Nevada coun-
ty be requested to publish the proceedings OF the
Committee.
]. I. CALDWELL, Chairman.
l.. II. FOWLER, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
Legal Notices.

CtHERIFF7S SALE.-By virtue &C.
- execution to me directed, issued out Of tn. ~
irict Court of the Fourteenth Judicial nistr;ct h,
and for the county Of Nevada and State Of Casorri.
on judgment rendered in said Court, on the ~
day of June 1861 in favor Of JEROME B. NOopr
and against The Henness Pass Turnpike Coinpsn.i
for the sum of four thousand seven hundred and ~
enty-nine dollars and thirty-three cents debt v;t
interest on the said sum Of 81 4T79 80 from The az
day of June 1861, at the rate OF y per cent ~,
month until paid Together with S24 rs costs of ss
have levied upon the following described prnner,,
which was heretofore levied upon and attached Nsy
9th 1861, at O'Clock p. NJ, to wit: That chrtais
road leading from Eureka. Nevada county CaliInrn,
10 Truckee Meadows Nevada Territory, via Bnwnanl,
Ranch, JAckson's Ranch, Naples Ranch Dog vsls,
and crossing the Truckee river at Siout's crossinc
and known as the Henness Pass Turnpike; toVpibe,
with all the Toll houses Bridges, and all appur,s
nances rights of way franchises and easements te
longing to said Road or to said Heuness Pass Turn.
pike Company.
Notice Is hereby given that win expose 10 public
sale all the above described property, to the hiehe,
bidder for cash. in front Of the Court House door
Nevada City, Oh FRIDAY the 5th day Of july 4. n
1861, between the hours Of 8 O'Clock A. H. and
O'Clock P. N.
Given under my hand this sth of June !. D. 1861.
J. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff NC,
BY J. II. DICKSON, Under Sheriff. jell-td
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
CONsTABLE's sALE.-state OF Calf

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-state OF Calf
" fornia, County Of Nevada, Township Of Bloom
field So By virtue of an execution TO me delivered,
issued from the Court of Levi Ayres Esq, acting
Justice Of the Peace in and for the County Aforesaid
bearing date june Sd A. u. 1861, 10 satiefy Jndg'
ment rendered by Levi Ayres the 18th day of Nay
A. H. 1881, in favor Of JOHN KITCHEN and against
the PHILADELPHIA MINING CO.. for the sum Of
two hundred dollars and eightyfve cents, debt IN
terest damages and costs Of suit have taken in
execution aud will sell to the highest bidder for cash
the following described property to witt the PhadeE
phia Company's Mining Claims, with hose. pipes
suces, water ditehes, and all appurtenanees there
unto belonging; said claims are situated Grizhl
Hill, Bloomfield township, county of Nevada and
State of California, and known the PHILADELPHIA
Company's claims. The above property will he sod
in the village Of Columbia Hill, Nevada County, Cal
ornis I'm front Of levi Ayres' Justices Office SAT
URDAY June Goth a. n. 1861, between the hours q
O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock p. N. Of sad day.
Taken as the property Of The Philadelphia COMPS
ny to satisfy the above demands and accruing costs
Given under my hand this June 4th A. n. 1891
iunG-td JNO. MeBR0WN, Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
Soermntorrhnn.
C1TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of

C1TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of
- Nevada: Know all men by these presents, that
!. SILVIA BAKER, Of the Township and County Of
Nevada. State Of California, wife of Justis Baker do
hereby declare and make known my intention to
carry business my own account and In my
own name Sole Trader, in pursuanc of an Act Of
the Legislature of the State of California entitled
'An Act 10 authorize married women to transact
business in their own names as Sole Traders, APP
proved April 18th 1882 And further declare that
said business win be the business Of Mlenery and
Dress Making and viii be carried practiced in
the county Of Nevada aforesaid and that the amount
Of capital invested in this business does not exceed
five thousand dollars.
In witness whereof have hereunto set (O-0
my hand and seal this tenth day of June Seal 7
A. D. 1851 SILVIA BAKER. l--)
Stale Of California, County of Nevada: On this
tenth day Of June A. D. 1851 before me A. G. NILES,
Notary Public, IN and for said County Of Nevada.
personally appeared Silvia Baker, wife Of Justs Ba-
ker, personally known TO me to be the person who
is described in and who exeented the foregoing in
strument, as party thereto; and the said Silvia
Baker, having been BY me first made acquainted
with the contents Of said instrument, acknowledged
to me on examination apart nom and without the
hearing Of her said husband that she executed the
freely and voluntarily without fear compul-
sion undue influence Of her said husband, and
that she did not wish to retract the execution there
of.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set
(~A-l my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal
Seal this 10th day o June a. D. 1861.
l~ A. G. NILES, Notary Puelic
jel3-1awSw Nevada county Cal.
TNSOLVENT NOTICE.--In the District
i Court of the 14th. Judicial District Of the State
OF California. In the matter of the petition Of
JOHN HILL. an insolvent debtor. Pursuant to an
order of the Hon. Niles Searls, Judge Of the said
District Court, notice is hereby given to all
the creditors Of the said insolvent, JOHN HILL.
to be and appear before the Hon Niles Searls afore-
said in open Court at the ourt Room Of said Court
in the City Of Nevada, County Of Nevada on the 18th
day of July A. D. 1861 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ Of that day
then and there TO show cause If any they can, why
the prayer Of said insoyent should not be granted
and assignment Of his estate be made, and he be
discharged from his debts and liabilities in pursu.
ance the Statute in such case made and provided
and in the meantime all proceedings against said in
solvent be stayed.
Witness my hand and the Seal Of said Court, this
(~@1 10th day OF June a. n. 1851.
SEAL JN0. 8. LAMBERT Clerk.
(--J By JOS RoBeRTs Jr., Dep. Clerk.
Mcfarland, Atty for Petitioner. jell-5w
TOB HAULING-Of all Descriptions
- done at the shortest notice by
JIM HIXsoN.
E0O CORDS FDRY WOOD-Ail lengths
OOO For Sale OF Barter by
J. n. HNSON.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

THBU. S. troops under the command OF
Lieut.. Bealc, are on the move from San Ber.
nardino to Fort Tejon.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
state of Call

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-State OF Call
~ fornia, County Of Nevada, SIS: BY virtue Il an
Execution attachment to me delivered issued from
the Court Of John Kendall Esq, acting justice Of
the Peace in and for said county aforesaid, bearing
date June 18th, A. D., 1861, in favor Of JOHN An
DEIRSON, and against EMEIL SMITH, +. WILLIAMS
and WM. RAISTON, for the of Dos dollars anl
90 cents debt, interest damages and costs Of sut.
have taken in execution and viii sell TO the hghes
bidder for cash the following property 10 wit; Ihs
interest of said defendants in and to set Of mining
claims situated in the Gopher Hill district. in What
is known as the Smith canyon, with all ropes, teF
graph, ditches right of way through said canyon ana
ali other rights and privileges belonging to said de
fendants on Tuesday the 9th day OF July, r., 1901
between the hours Of 9 O'Clock, A. NJ. and O'clocA'
P. NJ. will sell in front OF the Court House door, Ne
vada City the above named property.
Taken as the property Of F.. Smith, l.. Williams
and W. Ralston 10 satisfy the above demands and ae
cruing costs. June 18th. A. ~, 1861.
je1s. W. c. ASHER, Constable, y. 7.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
CtONsTABLE,s sALE.-state of CaII.

(ONSTABLE'S sAIlE.-Stafe OF NaII-
~ fornia County of Nevada Township Of Bloom
field ss BY virtue of an execution TO me delivered
issued from the Court of Levi Ayres Esq, an acting
Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid
bearing date May 18th A. 1851. in favor Of W. r.
CHURCHILL and sgsinst JOSH PHI HUSTLER for the
sum Of one hundred and sxty-eight dollars and fifty
one cents, debt interest. damages and costs of suit
have taken in execution and will sell 10 the highest
bidder for cash, the following described property 10
wit 4 certain frame building situated on GrirIly
Hin near the reservoir of the Eureka Lake Ditch Com
pany occupied by and known as the residence OF he
said Joseph Hustler together with convenient
space around the said property will be sold IN
front Of Levi Ayres' Justices office. in the village
Columbia Hill, Bloomfield township, on MONDAY
the cath day of June 1861 between the hours OF
10 O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock P. N. Of said day
Taken the property Of Joseph Hustler, TO SATISFY
the above demands and aecruing costs.
Given under my hand tins 30th May a. D. 1851
jun4.td JNO. McBROwN, Constable.