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The national Republican., 1861-04-19
OUR INDIAN POLICY.
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To the Editor of the National Republican:
As you so kindly threw open your columns
for the insertion of few articles relative to our
Indian affairs, gladly avail myself Of the op.
portunity Of expressing myself freely in rela.
ton to our National Indian system, and shall
endeavor TO treat the subject in spirit of can.
dor; aud hope, IL defects in its practical work.
ings are discovered, they will be seized upon
by the present Administration, and remedied.
1t is proposed to treat of our Indian rela.
tons as they now exist, Of The enormities
practiced upon the Indians by. unprincipled
white men, their capacities for civilization, and
inquire if our system is sufficiently educational,
and if not, what are its defects, and what the
remedy7 First, then, our present relation to
the Western Indian tribes.
Nationally, our relations are generally friend
ly, and yet this is of little avail to the red man.
Contrast their position with ours. We have
nearly all of their once vast and magnificent
domain, upon which few Of them now venture
to obtrude. In our onward march Of civiliza.
ton and progress we have driven them back,
step by step, till but a narrow strip each side
the Rocky Mountains is left them, and white
colony is now rapidly growing up in Colorado
Territory, in their midst, driving back and scat
tering the game upon which depends their very
existence. Whlle DO not take exceptions 10
this inevitable course Of human progress on
the part Of the whites and the civilized world,
would ask, in return for oil that we now en-.
Joy that was once the red mans, that some at
tention should be paid to the fast-diminishng
tribes yet in our land, that shall be in keeping
with those principles Of equity and justice
which are claimed for the high and the low, and
which shall place the red man in q degree Of
civilization to which too many Of them are yet
strangers.
The fact that we are so constantly encroach.
ing upon them, and depriving them of their
means of subsistence, would seem to establish
a sufficient wrong on our part, and just claim
on theirs upon us for more humane treatment
than has yet been extended to them.
In my next propose to treat of some of the
wrongs inflicted upon the Indians by un princi-
pied white men, and of their capabilities for
civilization. PIONEER.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

CHANGE OF HOURS.
.ON and after Sunday, April l4th, 1851, the
~ trains will run as follows:
Leave WASHINGTON at 4.25 and ITO A. NJ,
2.45 and 8 As P. NJ.
Leave BALTIMORE at 4 and $40 A. NJ, 3.45
and P. N.
Passengers for the West, Southwest, and North
west, will take the +.26 A. N. and 2.45 P. N.
trains, which connect with Western trains at
Washington Junction.
For Philadelphia and New York, AS and ITO
A. NJ. and 2.46 P. M.
For Annapolis, ITO A. NJ. and 2.45 Pm.
For Norfolk, 2.4o P. NJ.
On Sunday, but one train, at 245 P. NJ, and
on Saturday the 2.45 P. NJ train goes to Phils-
delphis only. W. P. SMITH,
apr 10 Master of Transportation.
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~ The several letters Of the "Confederate |"
commissioners to Gov. Seward are published,
together with memorandum by him, made on
the 18th Of March, but a copy Of which was
not given to them till the 5th Of April, the de.
lay being in accordance with their understood
wishes. The gist of Gov. Stewards memoran.
dom is, that being governed by the views an.
nounced in the Presidents inaugural, he cannot
recognize any States as out Of the Union, or
negotiate with them upon any such basis. 1t
is most important State paper, and we shall
give it in full tomorrow.
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AT FRANCIS'S
HOUSE-FURNISHING STORE.
49O Sepenth streel

45U SeUeHW STed,
" OU can find a complete assortment of House,
1 keeping Hardware, Cutlery, Silver-plated
Ware, Britannia, Block Tin, and Japanned Ware,
Door Mats, Table Mats Feather Busters, Clocks
and all the useful articles for Housekeeping o.
together with Ladies' Satchels, Gard Gases,
Purses. Fans, Combs, Brushes, Baskets, &C.
&C., all selected with great care, bought for
cash, and will be sold at the very lowest prices
Purchasers will do well to remember
FRANCIS'S
House. Furnishing Store, No. 400 Seventh street,
nov 20
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REPRINT OF
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These Periodicals ably represent the three
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Tory, and Radicsl-but politics forms only one
feature of their Character. As Organs Of the
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have stood, unrivalled in the world of letters,
being considered indispensable to the scholar
and the professional man, while to the inteli-
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correct and satisfactory record of the current
literature of the day, throughout the world, than
can be possibly obtained from any other source.
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The receipt of ADVANCE SHEETS from the
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in the hands Of subscribers about as soon as the
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TERMS.
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Money current in the State where issued will be
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CLUBBING.
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above price will be allowed to Clubs ordering four
or more copies Of any one or more of the above
works. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood, or of
one Review, will be sent to one address for 50;
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POSTAGE.
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G AS FIXTURES!

THE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER OFFERED
IN THIS CITY
THOSE who desire to select from new patterns
l. with the advantage Of q reduction in prices,
will call early and examine.
We would also call the attention of persons
about introducing gas into their dwellings to our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices
for this branch of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
26s Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 20 J.W THOMPSON l. 90.
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DEPARTMENTAL.

RENovALs.-Thomas M. Tate, Of Va, Sixth
Auditor, in the Post Office Department, $4,000
per annum,) and John H. Washington, of Va,
bookeeper in the same office, ($l,200 per an.
num- were both removed yesterday.
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FRENCH l. RlCHSTEIN'S
LIST OF NEW BOOKS,

LIST OF NEW BOOKS.
M ACAULAY'S History Of England. Vol. s.
1Vl 40 cents.
Trumps. A Novel. By George William Cur
tis. $3.50.
Negroes and Negro Slavery. By J.H. Van Ev-
rie, n. D. 81.
An Aatocrat; or Virtue and Faith. By r. COL
burn Adams. 81.
The Crossed Path. By Wilk'e Collins. $l.25.
Dckenss Oliver Twist. Household edition.
illustrated by barley l. Gilbert. 2 vols. l2mo.
$l.60.
Dickens's Pickwiok Papers. Household edi-
tion. illustrated by barley & Gilbert. vols.
l2mo. So.
Any Of the above sent BY mail free.
Our usual discount of ten to fifty per cent. on
all bound books.
FRENCH & RICHSTEIN,
apr l2-f 27s Pennsy ylvania avenue.
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~ OF affairs at Norfolk, the Baltimore

NJ Of affairs at Norfolk, the Baltimore
Patriot of last evening says:
ave learn by passengers who left Norfolk
Yesterday afternoon that lighters have been
sunk at the mouth ofthe harbor to prevent the
towing out of Government vessels.
"The passengers stated the object in keep.
ing the vessels at Portsmouth was, to have the
work Of repairs done in the navy yard there,
and not suffer them to be taken to one at the
North. 1t was also rumored, if Virginia should
secede, that these vessels would be seized.
"The Norfolk boat will leave this afternoon
as usual. We learn from President Falls, of
the line, that the reports from Norfolk are
greatly exaggerated, and that there is very
little excitement there. The two Old light.
boats sunk will not prevent the ingress or egress
of vessels of war, as they could be blown to
pieces in few hours.N
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

NEW GOODS.
WE are now adding 10 our stock large and
w desirable lot of New Goods, comprising
everything that is new and desirable, which we
propose TO sell at a small price. All persons in
want of Dry Goods wih always find our stock
complete in all its branches, aud at the lowest
prices. We would impress upon those OF our cit
izens who have recently taken up their residence
with us, that we have but " one price" marked in
plain figures on each article, and offer discount
Of five per cent. off for all sales for cash.
We ask an examination Of prices, so that Gus
toners can satisfy themselves in regard to the
saving by purchasing for cash.
W. N. SHUSTER & CO.,
No. 3s, opposite Centre Market, between
Seventh and Eighth streets.
apr 6-l0tif TStarl
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Government.

~ Ex.President Fillmore made q speech
at Buffalo, April l6, in favor of sustaining the
Government,
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
PURE COUNTRY MILK.

TNHE subscriber delivers Pure Country Milk,
l. morning and evening" as usual, to his Gus
toners. Strangers commencing housekeeping in
this City, who desire Milk, can have their orders
promptly attended to by applying at this office.
mar l3--tf DAVID MILLER.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
N E w s ITEM

The Federal Government has the following
force now within haiIng distance of the Cos.
port navy yard, without calling upon Fort Mon.
roe at all
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

l6- The Massachusetts, brigade is to be
commanded by Hon. Ben. F. Butler, Breckin-
ridge delegate in thela National Democratic
Convention.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
VOLUME FIFTH, MACAULAY's HISTORY OF
ENGLAND

THIS edition Of Macaulay is worthy Of especial
L attention, innsmuch as the fifth volume con-
tains large amount of matter not contained in
any other editions, comprising a Biographi al
and Critical Sketch of Macau ay's Life, Charac-
ter, and Writings, by s. Austin Allibone u dou-
ble-page fac smile, from one Of Macaulsy's latest
manuscripts; full and elaborate Index to the
FIVE volumes; while the Additional Notes TO the
first four volumes have been incorporated from
the last London edition. 1t Is therefore claimed
for this edition that II is the most complete, &C
curate, and satisfactory, of any ever before pub
lished. For sale by
FRENCH l. RTCHSTEIN,
278 Pennsy ylvania avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
apr l7-lw
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GAS FIXTURES,

WE have in store, and are daily receiving,
GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
taing heretofore offered in this market. We in
vie 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 tho above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended TO.
MYERS & MCGHAN,
mar 20-6m 37G ID street
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

"a Marshal Rynders was badly beaten in
New York, by Mr.. Reilly, for the utterance
Of secession sentiments.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
PIRACY.

Messrs. Editors: Would not privateer un.
der JEFF. Davis's flag be considered and treated
as pirate by all nations?
april ls, 1861.
ASswER.-Undoubted vi Ed. Republican.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

Nj NOTlCE,-REAOVA VAL.-Having removed to
~ 623 Seventh street, directly opposite my old
store, earnestly solicit a continuance of nv old
patronage. NJ D. RUSSELL,
Bookseller and Stationer.
b BY special arrangements, will supply
the New York Express, the greatest newspaper in
the world, Immediately after the arrival of the
A; NJ. train from New York, at New York prices,
wholesale aud retail.
NJ. d. RUSSELL, 525 Seventh street,
under che Avenue House,
apr 6-lw two doors above Pa. avenue,
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

INTERESTING to Office seekers, Office holders,
L and Everybody Else.-lf you want an office,
buy nice suit Of Clothes from SMITH, No. 400
Seventh street.
If you want to have an office, buy nice suit
Of Clothes from SMITH, No. AGO Seventh street.
you wish to look nice, buy a suit OF Clothes
at SMITHS anyhow. feb 2sHsm
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
~ Clothing Furnishing Goods Hats, and Caps
at No. AGO Seventh street, Opposite the Post
ohce. feb 28-6m
The national Republican., 1861-04-19
Friday, April 10, 1861.

EXECUTIVE AppoINTMESr.-The President
Yesterday appointed Robert Murray as the o.
8. marshal for the southern district of New
York
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

nS- The house of Mr.. Vallandigham, M. c.
from Ohio, at Dayton, was mobbed the other
day, in consequence of his having written a
secession article in Dayton paper. He was
"not at home," and so escaped personal in.
Jury.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

~ Capt Geo. W. Cullum, of the corps of
engineers, has been appointed by Gen. Scott
sid-de-camp, vice Col. Lay, resigned.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

PEACE PEACEl PEACEl
EOR RENT, or exchange in part for city prop
1 erty or Western lands, very valuable
FARM containing l3l acres of choice land.
Good buildings, healthy location, and pleasantly
situated; ten IN les from Wushing gton, d. G.
Apply to o. G. Sage, No. 5O2 (Odd Fellows
HalD Seventh street, Washington city.
apr l6-6t*
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DANIEL GENAU,

BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
No. SOL Seventh street, opposite Odd Fsllows Hall,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
All work executed with neatncss and dispatch.
mar 2l-lm
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B O A R D IN G .

ARDING.
EOOD Boarding, with or without rooms, can
~ be had on accommodating terms by apply
ing at No. 42s Duff Green's row, Capitol Hill,
mar 27-tf
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

PESsAcoLA.-The military force of the con.
spirators at Pensacola, on the llth instant,
WAS as follows.
The national Republican., 1861-04-19

The Position OF SENATOR DOUGLAs-In
reply to an inquiry from Missouri, as to his
policy, Mr.. Douglas telegraphed, on Wednes,
day, the following:
81 deprecate war, but if war must come, |
am with my country under all circumstance ces,
and in every contingency. Individual policy
must be subordinate TO the public safety
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-15

The Cork Qreland) Inquirer furnishes the follow
Ing interesting particulars of the loss of New
York ship:
The MiddeseX of New York, full-rigeed ship,
of about $500 tons burden, Harmar &. Parmalee.
master Gone of Tapscott's New York and Liver
pool liners) sailed from Liverpool for New York
on the 18th of February having on board a crew
of twentysi hands before the mast seven officers,
ana about thrty'tiv Passengers-in all sixty. eight
sonls-and cargo of coal and crate. Wien
about twenty days out, in gale of wind,
being lying to under a cosereefed maint0psaj
she sprung leak, the cargo shifted and she was
thrown on her beam ends. Signals of distress
were hoistod, but unfortunately no vessel was to
be seen during the three days that she had tho sig
nails exhibited. She then began to make water
fast and all hands were employed at the pumps
during three days and nights successiyey Tie
main and mizen masts were cut away but all to no
use, as she began to sink fast. When the master
Or captain saw that there was no chance of saving
her, as the water was almost up to the main deck
he ordered the two life boats to be launched over
board, but unfortunately they were both smashed
alongside.
After one of the life boats had been launched
the COOK and seaman gotinto her, buta sea came
and capsiZed her bottom upwards. The cook got
on to the keel and chung to her until they were out
of sight-as the rope had been cut and she let
adrift through the confusion that then existed on
board. The long boat was then launched and by
hard eNertons the captain and fourteen men, ncll-
ding four passengers, got into her, Gone of them,
named Donavan, gave a jump of about thirty feet,
from the ship down to the boat, and was break
ing his lmbs) aud abandoned her about five P. NJ,
on Tuesday, the 18th instant, and having to leave
the rest of the crew and passengers to their fate.
AS they were entering or going on board the boa
q very interesting incident took place. A fine
young fellow named Efnrd Thorpe, native of
Carlow, was ceurting Scotch young woman-a
passenger. They were to be united as soon as they
should arrive in New York. When the boat was
being manned this Thorpe got into her. She rose
on the top of sea. The young woman gave a
jump to reach her, bat did not succeed, and she
fell between the ship and boat, and began to sink
Poor Thorpe leaped overheard Owed, and brought
her to the surface, but the rope had been cut the
boat had driited to leeward and could not pull up
to them, and the unhappy pair persisted, locked in
each others arms.
When abandoning the ship the scene on board
the boat crowded as she was, was frightful. They
We're then from Tuesday, the 18th, running before
the wind, it being very stormy, and continually
pouring showers of hail. At one time, the sea
being running mountains high, they had to 'tgrudge
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-15

Under date of the sth the Washington cores
pondent of the New Yerk Herald writes:
Recruiting is fast going on and am authoritative
ly assured that at least so 900 volunteers will h
offered from the free States in few DAYS Actol
was TO nave been taken in the Pennsylvania Legis
iituFe To-Day on an appropriation of haifa million
dollars to put the State upon war footing.
GOV. Dennson, OF Ohio, pledges the support o.
that State to aid the Administration in carrying ou
vigorous policy. He returns home immediately
to execute his pledge.
1t IS expected that conflict at Fort Sumter will
create terrible sensation throughout the country.
but the Administration do not mean to be the az
gressors. They will only act upon the defensive.
Inc moment the President has any official knowl-
edge that blow has been struck he will issue a
proclamation calling Congress together in which
he will make some startling announcements to the
country, showing to the people of the South, as
well as the North, state Of facts the most extra
ordinary ever known.
1t Is said that not until today did Mr.. Seward
inform Messrs. Crawford and Forsyth, the Seces-
sion Commissioners, that they could only be recog-
nized by this Government as men and citizens of
the country, and could recognize no other rcla-
tons with them The extraordinary fact about
this Is, that this course was decided upon In the
Cabinet the first day the Commissioners arrived
here yet it appears that Mr.. Seward has been
keeping them here upon his own responsibility,
and feeding them daily with his dillatory pap,
which is better food for babes than men. Truly we
have fallen upon fearful times.
There is every reason to believe that prompt
response will be made in the North and West to
the demonstration now making by the Administra-
ton. We shall see now whether those who have
been loud-mouthed in their denunciations of the
Administration for its diatory policy will be as
ready to sustain the President in his determination
to enforce the laws, protect the public property,
and honor of the flag.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-15

her., which means to lash all the oars and loose
i spaFs together, throw them overheard, and make
.ast WIN iine or rope In order to keep her head
20 WfndWard, for safety-then all had to lie down
| and give her her chance Last Saturday morning
shey saw the Basket Islands, on the coast Of
que came, as one of the islanders informed me frfn
st s,amara, between the Tearcacht and the Foze
! tiisA ran sonth through the Big Sound Had the
| crew Deen acquainted with the nav tl.sv rnIohf
eas1y nave made DfngIe Fentry or valenfia. mi
coming close to the mainland thew saw q se1d,s
Hhien tbey made. Had they reached #
they would certainly have persisted as Il is covered
az high water and backed by inseees.ibIe cIiffs
When the islanders saw that abe was yFnn;no a.
destruction, they hoisted a signal, launef,e3
boat and pulled away to their assistance The
wretched crew were so exhausted tsat when The
SLANG boat threw opt tow rope they eonld moi
pull stroke to help her. Four Of the islanders
got into her. and with the most strenuous ezertions
OF a3r they were just able to get to, the landing
place On their arrival bucket fslf Of water
mad to- be brought TO the famished and thirsty erea
lures }: but two OF the passengers dropped dead
from the sheer fatigue and hardship they had IN
dergone- one, am sorry to say, was q ,EevryBan,
naheef--t {iin, native of Killarney, and the
other poor lad from Scotland
The survivors were taken to the lteases of the
lslandef3y and, with what poor means they had
most Hospitality treated. They were biNited in
lour ana three, and so on, according to the means
OF theif host. Amongst those who received them
were Mr.. John Jordan and VIM Granaeld The
captain and crew express themselves most warmly
regarding the kindness and hospitabIe treatment
they received at the hands of the islanders. /
shame, however to add this drawback, that some
articles were stolen from them. Their boat was
lost as she was too heavy to be launched On
their arrival from the island in Dingle they were
most Kindly received by Lieutenant Hawkey, r
~, and Mr. William Collier, the receiver of drots
IN the course Of few days they will be sent to
Iralee, and per rail TO Cork. The local magis-
trates will use their utmost exertions to discover
and punish the theft have mentioned
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-04-15

APoL1TIcAL PREACHER APrLAupED IN CHURCH,
Thursday last was fast day in Massachusetts,. and
as usual nearly all the ministers preached political
sermons. At Park Street Church, Boston, the Rev.
A. L. Stone took the ground that rather than sub
NIT to all the demands of slavery the North had
better separate from the South. At the point
where he said that if two Confederacies were
formed, the North, rather than aid in slavery ex-
tension, should remain discovered from the South,
there clapping Of hands in all parts of the
house. This was rebuked by the preacher, who
reminded the audience that they were in u house
Of God, attending upon RELIGIOUS service.