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The national Republican., 1861-10-19
FOR RATIoNs FOR lssa.

QuARrERMAsrER's OrYIcE,
U. 5. MARINE CoRPs,
Washington, September IS. 1861
Sealed proposals will be received at this once, un-
for furnishing rations to The U. 8 Marines, at the
Portsmouth, New Hsmpshire;
Charlestown, assachu3etts;
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Washington, District of Columbia.
Each ration to consist Of three quarters Of pound
of fresh salt beef; twenty two ounces Of bread,
made of extra superhne flour, or in lieu thereof
twenty two ounces Of extra superfne -four or one
pound Of hard bread, at the option of the Cavern
ment and at the rate of eight quarts of beSS white
beans, or in lieu thereof ten pounds Of ride ten
pounds of good coffee, OF in lieu thereon esnda.
half pounds of tea fifteen pounds Of good New
| Orleans sugar; four quarts Of vinegar; one pound
of sperm candles or one and fourth POUNDS Of aaa,
hard dipped tallow candles; four pounds Of good,
hard, brown soap; two quarts OF salt; and one hun.
dred and hfty'six pounds Of potatoes to each hun
The increased allowance of four ounces Of -four or
and ana the allowance nee Of pGaGs as seove pro-
surreotion, and the ration be as provided by law
and regulations; on the lstof July 1891.
commanding officer of each station, either In bulk
or by the single ration and shall consist OF the best
and most choice pieces of the the pork to be
best quality Of kinds named
Ali subject to inspection.
guarantee:
Form Of Guarantes
The undersigned the s,.,s IN the s stat. Of
hereby guarantee that in the foregoing bid OF
| -, for rations, as above described be accepted,
he they will, within ten days after the receipt of
the CONTRACT at the Post Offce named, execute the
cotract for the same, with good anu sufficient sure
ties; and in case the sad - shall fail to enter
into contract as aforesaid, we guarantee to make
good the difference between the ehfer of the said
l. aud that which may be accepted
A. B., Guarantor.
Witness: Z. d, Guarantor.
| Eff.
| 1862.
l hereby certify that the above named - are
known to me as men Of property, and able to make
| good their guarantee. q. H.
10 Be sighed by he United States District Judge, United
States DiStrid Attorney or Collecf"r
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by the above guarantee -.
| Newspapers authorized to publish the above will
send the paper containing the first insertion TO this
Office for eXsminaton.)
Proposals to be endorsed /" Propo.al' for Ration.
Tor 1892 and addressed TO the under signed:
W. b BLACK,
tep 26-law4w MAJOR and Quartermaster.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Communicated
An Acknowledgement,

Seeing an item in the Republican, prompted
without doubt, by malicious jealousy, TO the
injury and disparagement Of Capt. Defoe's skill
in McSClelan's Bayonet Drill, this is voluntarily
TO acknowledge our entire satisfaction and
appreciation of his mastery ski u In imparting
this effective drill; and after q few days under
lis tuition, we are not afraid Of challenging
Z SI>7nounpany on this side of tho Potomac TO II
-''!}2I \Ial of skill.
Nn'iii{3tI|I Nhe officers and men of Company
yolunteers.
.SS1 w G. BARNES, Captain.
tt9t& E{t.&{ W. II. HOPE, First Lieut..
81 " '1f}63{5 Z. ERWIN, Second Lieut..
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
nj . II q E
adams Express Company"

This Company oasrs to the public " Unequalled
Heavy Freights, Packages, valusbles, Money, 10
&c, to all parts Of the United States.
Expresses to and from the North and W est depar,
from and arrive In Washington twice dpily. All
Expresses are In charge Of experienced and rsiiab
Az Packages for The Soldiers" carried at " One
Half" our usual rates.
All goods for the so.called Confedera,es States y
and all articles " Contraband Of War;" will be m
FUSED.
Our Expresses leave New York at I s and p M.
arriving IN WoshingtoE et 9 A M. and 80 p NJ
Expresses leave Philadelphia ats 80 A. M. and / 10
NJ. arriving In Wesnmgtos $50 p. NJ. and o A. N.
Expresses leave Baltimore at 42O A, M. and 8 4b
?. n arriving In Washington at Q A. NJ. and s 50
Expresses for all points North and West leave
Washington daily at 7.30 A. and 80 P. NJ
Special Contracts for large quantities of Freigh,
can be made on application at this Office.
All goods called for and delivered free Of extrs
charge. Z. W PARSONS,
Superintendent Adams Express %.
Washington August %, '8l. aug23-lm
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
A Earo-Bank Broken Up.

Last evening officer Allen and the patrOlmen
of the fourth ward made II descent on II colored
gambling house on the south side of the Avenue,
near Sixth street, in which they captured all
the apparatus pertaining to the " faro-bank,"
consisting of cards, checks, etc. large party
of colored folks had been in the house during
the evening" but, unfortunately in some man
ner they became alarmed, and made their exit
II few minutes previous to the appearance of
the officers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
The Cry Is, StilI they Come I

And all we can hear is, War war war y
But, for my part, am tired OF the old story Of
But, oh | Mrs. Brown, have you heard the very
latest newsH No. Why, SMITH, No 100 seventh
street. has just received new stock of FALL
CLOTHING Of every description and he offers tt
sell them at such low prices They say he has .
knack OF selling his goods at lower than thu
other stores. How he does 1t, do not know But
tor my part, oan assure you, Mrs. Brown, that ht
can ut out your boys with nice CLOTHIN at re
rarkably low prices. advise all to call a
SMITHS, No AGO Seventh street, opposite Pos
convinced uhat what Mrs Jones said, is so.
aug 3U--3m
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
AMNESTY OFFERED TO REBELS IN MISSOURI.

AMNESTY OFFERED To REBELS IN MISSOURI.
81. Louis, October 1.-THE State Convention
has passed an ordinance providing that all pei
sons taking the oath of allegiance within thirty
days shall be exempt from punishment for
having been in arms against the provisional
government of the State, and giving aid and
mfort to the enemies Of the country. The
Convention also adopted resolution request.
ing the President to issue proclamation of
amnesty for similar offences against the United
States on taking the oath Of allegiance.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Artistic.

Clark Mills, the artist, has just completed
the sections of the grand figure of Liberty,
which ia to surmount the dome of the Capitol.
Ii is in bronze, and, when put together, will be
some thirty feet in height.
Artists are engaged in repainting some of the
freseo work in the interior halls Of the Capitol,
which was soled during the occupancy Of the
building by troops.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Orpb ans Court.

The Barney case occupied the attention of
this court yesterday. Mrs. Odfeld and DR..
Johnston we're recalled and examined. Owing
To death in the family of one of the counsel,
the case was adjourned to Wednesday next. The
court will, however, hold its regular sessions
to-day and Tuesday for the transaction of its
ordinary business.
On Thursday, Mr.. Kelly, the newly appointed
register of wills, had the oath of office admins.
tered to him by Judge Purcell, and entered on
his duties.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

Fulton, from Europe, very fine and large assort
ment Of Marine, Opera, Field Glasses, and Tele.
scopes, which will sell very little above the cost
rior to be had having been selt oted purposely ior
thi. market: Also, large and well assorted stock
OF Opera Glasses, Microscopes, gold silver and stes
Spectacles and Eye Glasses, suited to the sight by
the use of an Optometer. A,considerable number Of
certiica es to be seen at my office, from gentlemen
who have been suited at my old establishment.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Fatal Accident,

A. H. Stewart, a soldier of the seventh New
Jerseyjregment, was accidentally killed, while
on guard, Wednesday, at the camp on Meridian
Hill. His sergeant was instructing him In some
of the details of his duty when his musket was
accidentally discharged, the ball entering his
body, and causing speedy DEATH The body
was Immediately prepared to be sent to his
family in New Jersey.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Libel Case.

The notice, in our yesterdays paper, In re.
spect to the matter of an alleged libel, by J.
r. French upon 8. s. Williams, was somewha,
| inaccurate. Mr.. French gave no bail, but sim
ply his own recogniZance, with the understand
ing that the matter should be dropped withou,
costs.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
INDIANA TROOPS.

Indianapolis, Oct. l8.-Indiana disputes the
State that has her full quota of volunteers in
actual service. Indiana, whose quota is "a, 900
has thirty.two regiments of infantry, of ,Ois
men each; one regiment Of cavalry, fourteen
companies of ,l53 men three batteries Of l56
men each and one of 100 men, making an az.
gregate Of IS, 1857 men in actual service. In
addition TO this there are six regiments now
ready for the field as soon as arms can be pro
cured, and sixteen more organized and rapidly
flirg up.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Another Fight in Missouri

81. Louis, Oct. Is.-The following dispatch
has been received from the telegraph Office at
Pilot Knob, Missouri, dated ten o'clock last
night:
"Major Gavitt, of the first Indiana cavalry,
made an attack on the enemy this morning,
when, discovering its strength of position, he
fell back until he came to Colonel Alexanders
six hundred infantry, of the twenty first Illinois
regiment. One piece Of the artillery of the
enemy followed, fighting all the way. Major
Gavitt then got his gun in position, and con.
cealing his infantry, caused part of his CON-
mand to retreat further, drawing the enemy
into an ambuscade, and forcing them to fall
back with heavy loss."
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

Optician to the President and to the military
stats, keeps constantly on hand the best as.
sortment of flrst.class Field and Naval Glasses,
selling them at the lowest Eastern prices. I'm.
proved Pebble and Perscopic Spoctacles are
I,iu Si..ea 9y nIni oetrrUty ior every eyesignt'
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
oct 19-aod1m
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Work On the Ca pitOl.

All work upon the extension Of the Capitol
has ceased with the single exception OF that
on the dome. The President has ordered that
Il hundred workmen shall continue to put in
place the immense iron castings already fitted
for their positions in this tremendous struc.
ture. In the Senate chamber new improve.
ments have been made in the ventilation sys.
TEN, which will be conducive TO the health of
senators. The old system was full of evils,
and often elected official complaint.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
~ BoNTz & GRIFFITH, Auctioneers

-
TRUSTEES SALE OF STOCK OF DRY GOODS HO-
SIERY, CLOTHS, CASSLMERES, dc.
On MONDAY morning, October 2lst, commencing
at 9 O'Clock, and continuing from day to day until
the whole Ia disposed OF, We shal sell the entire
stock Of Dry Goods, Hosiery, Sc. of r. Brce Hall
store No 373 Sew, nth street, between and X
streets comprising, in part,
Prints, Deaines, Mousselines
Silks, Merinos, Cambrics
ClDths, Cassimeres, and Vestirgs
Broche Stella, and Blanket Shawls
Ingram and three ply Carpets
Druggtts, Rugs, 30,
500 dozen Hose and y alf Hose
Gloves, Ganntlets, &c.
Together with eneral assortment of Goods usu.
silly fourd in a retail dry goods store
Terms ca.h.
THEO sHECKELL, Trustee.
BONTZ GRIFFITH,
oct I'D Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Deaths of Soldiers,

Private William Traub, of the sixth Pennsyl.
vania regiment, and William Foster company
I, thirty third New York volunteers, died in
the Union Hotel hospital, yesterday, and R.
Maxwell, company I, third regiment Excelsior
brigade, at tho Eruptive hospital. These were
the only deaths in the army yesterday.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
LOCAL NEWS.
To Adyertlsers,

Nearly TEN thousand copies OF the Rpub
lican are circulated among the floating popula
ton every day besides thelarge number served
to regular subscribers. Advertisers viii take
note accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

EFICE H 3 AND SOLDIElS.-Sight
~ drafts sold oil parts OF the United States, In
sums to suit officers aud loloier1
Also, drafts on London Ireland, Scotland, Wales
and Germany.
Uncurrent money bought at best rates.
SWEENi, RIrTENHOuSE, FAINT CO.,
Bankers, 352 Pennsy lvania avenue,
oct 14-lm near Browns 3
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
DIR. SPRINGS RESOLUTIONS ENDORSED.

Columbus, October IA, lS6l.--rhe o. s. Pres.
byterian Synod, which has been in session here
several days, unanimously passed DR.. Springs
resolutions declaring it the duty of the Church
to sustain the Government.
The Royal Arch Chapter of Masons, in session
here, has unanimously resolved that 1t Is the
duty of all Masons to stand by the Union.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

NAVY AGENTS. OFFICE,
IN WAtHINGToN, ID G., Oct I, 1851.
Proposals will be received at this Office until the
18th instant for
Il 900 lbs best Ingot Copper,
5000 " ' Banca Tin
900 " " Slab Zinc,
10 boxes ID lin,
To be delivered ut the Wa,hnL ton Navy Yard,
by the 1st of November next. -
s. B BROWN,
oct Slot Navy Agent.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

VTTANTED.-TO have everybody 20 cal
w at SMITHS, No. 400 Seventh street, opposite
Clothing, TIunkA, Hats and Caps, at the very lowest
prices Give him call. cot Sim
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Released,

The colored man, Jacob Fulmer, who was ar
rested some weeks since and committed to jai
on the charge of robbipg Colonel Moore, of thu
forty seventh New York regiment, Of one hun
dred and forty seven dollars, was released yes
terday by Justice Dom, there being no evdeno,
of his guilt.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
SwinulinV.

Charles Hughes was arrested yesterday by
roundsman Cronin, on, The charge of swindinl
tice Dom held him bail for "A further exami
nation.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

CRAND ADVANCE OF THE ARMY,
VI but SMITH has not advanced the price Of his
Clothing, which he has just received, and is selling
off at such remarkable low prices. Give Inc cali,
and satisfy yourselves of the great bargains that are
now offered everyday ut SMITHS No. 400 Seventh
street DOT Sim
rINHE G IL EAT RUSH TO ARMS HAS
i caused SMITH to rush North and Ieplenish his
STOCK of Fail and Winter Clothing, which he oilers
at remarkable ow prices, at No 400 Seventh street,
opposite Post Office. oct Sim
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

NHI OH!-GO 10 the Peoples Clothing q
~ Store, No AGO Seventh street opposite Post Of
foe and examine that new stock of Fall Clothing
Trunks uats, and Caps, all for sale at he lowest
New York prices oct Sim
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

JENNINGS, seventh Street, Island, Is
II the place to buy yourself a nice fine Linen
Bosom SHIRT at 81 30 Linen Collars, of the lnes'
STYLES at al 40 per dozen Fine Ca simere irs.
Red blue gray and fancy Flannel Shirts Under
shirts and Drawers, and ali sorts OF Furnishing
Goods, very low. oetlo-w
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

nR. j. j. FINDLEY, No. $50 sixth street,
- between q and ii Washington. Oihce hours, I
to O'Clock A NJ, 2 TO 3 and 10 = 7 N,
Dyspepsia and all other Chronic Diseases treated
with success, without the use OF harsh medicines.
oct loft
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR THE WEST.
Pittsburg, October II, 1851 6l.-Governor Curtin
to-day presented stand of regimental flags to
General Negley's brigade, three thousand
strong, which leaves to night on five steamers,
for the West.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
nnnA nNrIrnKY

FROM u GNTUCKY.
Louisville, October ls.-General Harden has
ten thousand rebels at Bowling Green, including
two thousand Texans.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

ttS REWARD.-Lost, on Friday even-
sDC ing, one dark bay Mare, with sign of blister
Nartingale. IN litary fashion. will pay IS for her
delivery to me.
THOMAS DONApUE,
Smith and Farrier, Twenty first street
oct 19-2ts between and i.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
A BILE OLD SOLDIERS WANTED.

All atle old soldiers, who once served, and who
would like to seIve again. under prompt attention of
exercise and capacity as such, will plSme call at
Major JEWELS office, Postehce corner or direct TO
FRANCO" at this office, Only about 100 required
to I'LL the regiment OF Brapour.
BY order Of
ssn, ~ ~ In Mr~'""
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

COVERINGS FOR THE HEAD.=FlNE
~ DRESS HATS, at $3.50 Zine SOFT HAlS,
colored and black Several newsty es ust received
Military and other styles Of CAPS, for men and
boys Boys Hats, childrens fancy and PLAIN
Caps. This Ia The place TO get your money back''
GEO. q. HkNNlNG,
lb-lw Seventh street, Island,
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
n ENTLEMEN, ATTEN1IONI

am offering great inducements to purchaser oi H
Ready Made Cio,bibg l can furnish you with
Black Dress Suits BLACK SUITS Business suits Coatt
Pants, Vests, &c &c l am ceiling Beautiful bu'i
he Suits at SO, $l2, Il, and $40
Oh ap suits frsm ~ 30 to ss %
Call, and you will see that it can be done at
BENNlNG'S,
octlb-lw Seventh street, Island.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

~ sary no es, which will be suppl par 10 cur
customers, free of charge. Demand Treasury notes,
as heretofore will be received deposit specie
sWEENY, RIpTENH USE, FAINT CO,
Bankers, 852 Pennsylvania avenue,
oct lin near Browns.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Circult C0urt.
M. I. franklin,

The October term of this court commence
ON Monday next.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

THE PEOPLES CLOTHING STORE
i No 400 Seventh street, opposite Post Once.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

DOAHDING.-Eight or Ten Gentlemen n
ID caN be accommodated with BOARD aad LoDG
ING, reast nabe terms L street, between Fifth
and SIKH, No 600 oct 16--lm*
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

OMETHIN EW.-suPERIOR
> HuLLED CORN. home production. The
the superior HURLED corr, recomm!nded by
all Physicians as one Of the Healthiest and most
NIt1Gus articles Of Diet for S table
CHISHOLM BANTA,
Penua. avenue. between 18th and 10th sts.,
One door from the Union Engine house.
B-Msnufacturers Of all kinds OF POPPED
corr; Plain, sugSred and in Balls, Would re-
Washington and vicinity to give us call
oct 15-1a*
Certificates from some Of TIC leading Physicians
l beg leave to testify In favor of CHISHOLM h
It seems to me it must prove very useful article
for the sick, and an inya9able substitute for rice
PROF: W. rARkER. NJ. p,
81 eat Twelfth street, N Y.
Permit me to introduce to your favorable notice
the bearers, Messrs. CHISHOLM Il BASTA and their
excellent preparation OF HULLED CORN. beg
leave to state that number Of physician' and es
teemed citizens OF New York, judging from long ex:
perence in the use Of their delicate preparation of
Corn have advi ed them to set up their apparatus In
the city of Washington to seek to introduce its em
ploy Tor the army, believing they may f.d an
opportunity for testing the utility oil Corn thus pre-
pared and that In some Instances 1t may be valu
able and nutritious subs itute for rice ! take plea
sure in commencing the pndertasing to Sour fav9r
New York.
1 havs used Corn, as prepared by CmrsHoLx 4
BAsTA, in my family and consider it most whole
some and nutriious substitute for rice and similar
STEPHEN SMITH, M D.,
Editor American Medical Times
CoRv, as prepared by Messrs CHIsHoLM BAKrA.
| am acquainted with their process Of removing the
hull indigest,ble portion and highly approve Of
It, believe this to Be very valua ble economical
and highly nutritious article of vegetable diet being
well calculated, not only for healthy people but also
well adapted as sp arSls q diet tSS 'hs 'Sk
~ - New York.
hereby certify that have for some time used In
my family HuLLKp CoRS, as prepi ed by CHISHOLM
| Il BANrA. and consiier 1t not only palatable but
very nutritious and should think It very valuable
40 an article of food for 1ne RnNyNry srRy Md
oct 10 II west Thirty second street, N Y.
RrTrEH AND % SsEEsi; Sdo ;s.' H., received
anu ~ JOHN G.LYl E&CO.
No. 53 Louisiana avenue.
100 Bbls. Prime Apples just received
JOHN G LYLE &Co,
No, SO Louisiana avenue
| Sugar cured Hams OF the Celebrated Brands ia
con Shoulders and Dried Beef, at the Lowest Whole
sale Prices by ,y,r,co
JOHN Il. LYLE " CO,
oct l7-1w No. 63, Louisiana avenue.
DOTATOESI POTATUESI
5000 bushels Mercers, Buckeyes, and Peach Blow
for sale. PETER BERRY,
DOT lists So Water street, Georgetown.
Star
Il AN FFIC E Il, Late of the British
II Army.
A gentleman who has held q commission in tn
Britt h army for many years, and who has had grea
experience in the various departments of regiment
be observed by all ranks ghont well organic
corps is desirous of obtaining a situation as agen
| or general oyerseer to a landed proprietor Is uu
married and of the established Church of England
Can give reference to officer of the highest dis
tinci,u in British America. Ss- Address,
$40 Penusy lvania avenue,
! octl7 Washington"
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

HNIIE LADIES WILL LOOh.-I am sell
l. ling at prices that defy competition. have
Ladies' good heel CATERS and BOOTS at 81 90;
Ladies' fine Congress Caters At SLIPS;
Ladies' Bslmorals from 81. 20 up;
Mis- es and Chdrens Balmorals at rs, SO aud 81
All 9th Boots and Shoes In proportion. You
will rave money by calling OIL me
GEO. g. HENNING,
octl5-lw Seventh rect, Island.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

hereby certify that have for some time used In
my family HULLRp Corn, as prepA ed by CHISHOLM
u BASrA. and consiter 1t not only palatable, but
very nutritious, and should think II very valuable
as an article of food for Inc army
l.. RANNEY. NJ. D,
oct 10 II west Thirty second street, N Y.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

REPORTED GOVERNMENT ORDERS.
Ne,c York, Oct. 1s.--It is reported that the
Government intends sending large orders to
Europe for making army woolens. The rumor
has caused considerable excitement among the
manufacturers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
Certificates from some of the leading Physicians

l beg leave to testify In favor of CHISHOLM Il
BANrA's superior preparation Of HULLED CORN
It seems to me it must prove a very useful article
for the sck, and invaluable substitute for rice.
PROF. W. PARKER, NJ. D.,
81 eat Twelfth street N Y,
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

At General Hospital, Union Hotel, corner Of
Bridge and Washington streets, Georgeto,or,
Oct. IL.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
STEPHEN SMITH, NJ. D.,
Editor American Medical Tines

hereby certify that have long use the HuLLEp
Corn, as prepared by Messrs. CHISHOLM BASTA. l
am acquainted with their process Of removing the
it. believe this to Be very valuab economical
and highly nutritious article of vegetable diet being
well calculated only for healthy people, but also
well adapted as an article Of diet for the sick
ALANSON s. JONES, NJ. D.,
New York.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

havJ used Corn, as prepared by CHISHOLM 4
BANTA, In my family, and consider it most whole
some and nutritious substitute for rice and similar
articles of diet.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
CICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS,
. IN HOSPITAL.

the Senate Of July Is, 1861.
Al General Hospital on e street, bettceen Fourth
and Eth streets, Washington, Oct. IL.
The national Republican., 1861-10-19
At General Hospital, Alexandria, Oct. H.
oct 1I-8t

(a) One Captain. % One Lieutenant. (c) Ot
Lieutenant
The national Republican., 1861-10-19

-(al Two officers (b) One officer. (o) Four oflcers
.d) Oue officer. (e) One officer