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The national Republican., 1861-01-21

"Now let those insure who ne 'er insured BEFORE
And those who nave, let them insure the more"
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgetown, d. C.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1881.
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE'
HNHE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
L of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
Of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING Secretary.
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent.
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill Box 454, City Post Office. Orders
attended to mme lately. Losses paid promptly,
Care for hon 9, and home will care for US.
nov 26
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BY TELEGRAPH.
South Carolina.

; Charleston, Jan. l9.-Lieut. Talbot, Major
Anderson's messenger from Washington, ar.
rived here last night, with gloomy tidings, it is
said. The Legislature was in secret session
nearly the entire night on the subject.
This morning, white flag came from Fort
Sumter, the object of which, it is stated, is to
demand a suspension Of work on the forti6ca-
tions in the harbor.
Fort Sumter is allowed to procure fresh pro.
visions from our market daily.
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Latest from Florida and New Orlean,

Ne~ Orleans, Jan. 1.-THE Mayor of this
city replied to Colonel Chase, that the two thou.
sand men he asked for could be raised in forty.
eight hours, it Florida would equip them.
The Governor of Florida at once replied :
"Send them inme Iiately."
The excitement still continues here, and sew.
eral meetings will be held tomorrow.
Nep Orleans, JAM l9.-The pilots at Pen.
sacola have been notified not to bring any
United States ship into the harbor, under the
penalty of death.
There is a ship ashore fifteen miles east Of
Fort Pickens, supposed to be the Supply
storeship, with the officers of the navy yard on
board.
Lieutenant Simmer, in command of Fort
Pickens, is expected to surrender. The Flori.
da forces have twenty-five heavy guns.
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DEATH

On Saturday morning last, Joseph Borrows,
youngest son of Thomas B. and Laura E.
Brown, aged Is months.
Funeral this Monday morning at II clock,
from the residence Of his father, 52l st. north.
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The Mississippi Legislature.

Ne,c Orleans, Jan l9.-The Committee on
the Confederacy in the Legislature have re-
Confederacy, and establish Provisional Gov
ernment for the seeding States The pro-
posed Southern Convention is to meet at Mont
gomery on the 4th of February.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

IN offering these two preparations to the pub
L lie, the Proprietor tearlessly hazards the as
sertion that they are unequaled, either for their
curative properties or for their promptness and
certainty in their operation.
Long-standing cases of GonorrhUa, Gleet,
Spasmodc Structure Pain in the Lons, Gravel,
Burning in the Urinary Passage have been cur
ed by The subscriber with these Mixtures, in
more than eleven hundred cases, during the past
nine years. including the most aggravated forms
Of Syphis--in some cases where the disease
was making rapid headway in its most horrible
forms, eating away the nose throat, &c.
The Mixture for GonorrhDa is not nauseous,
and is guaranteed to cure in from three to seven
days, cases of the longest standing
Prepared and sold at
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Illinois Legislature.

Springfield, Jan. ls.-There is prospect of
serious trouble in the Legislature. Senator
Brooks resigned to day, and it is rumored that
his Democratic colleagues will do likewise, to
prevent the passage of bill to reorganize the
militia by the Republican majority.
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From Florida.

Pensacola, jan. lit is said by men at the
navy yard that troops are arriving from all di.
reciions.
The United States steamship Wyandotte is
lying at the entrance Of the harbor, and is com.
municating with Fort Pickens, having on board
the families Of the officers of the fort. She is
out of coal and short of supplies, but is not per.
mitted to enter the harbor.
The opinion is divided in regard to an attack.
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Financial.

Nep York, Jan. l9.-Stocks are active and
higher--Chicago and Rock Island, 81. Illinois
Central, shares, sS Michigan Southern, 35.
New York Central, sls. Reading, Al. Cantons,
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Tennessee Convention.

Nashrile, Jan. l9.-The House 10 day &C.
cepted the Senate's amendment to elect dele.
gates to the Convention on the 9th, and for the
Convention to meet on the 25th of February.
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TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.

TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.
N7E invite the attention of housekeepers to
w our very large and beautiful stock of
China, Glass, and Earthen Ware,
Which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment by our recent importations.
We deem it unnecessary to enumerate articles,
as we have every ything that is usually kept in
the China business, from rich decorated French
China Dinner and Tea Sets, to the ordinary
Earthen Ware; and, as we import the majority Of
our goods, we are prepared to furnish the best
quality, either to the wholesale or retail trade
as low as any of the importing houses Of Balti-
more.
English and American Cutlery of superior
quality.
Also, Horn, Buck, and Cocoa handled Cutlery,
from the same factories.
Silver-plated Ware on fine slbata warranted.
A large stock of Coal Oil Lamps, numerous
patterns.
Parlor Lamp-sh and Chimneys.
Cut Glass Globes.
Hyacinth Glasses, Fancy Articles, Toys, &c.
G. $. FOWLER Il CO.,
dec 4-eo 5O4 Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street.
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Alabama Legislature

Montgomery Jan. 10 The House to-day
passed bill to provide against the invasion of
the State by sea declares that pilots bringing
vessels into Mobile are liable to fine aud i'm
prisonment in the pententiary and also au.
thorizing the commander of Fort Morgan to
destroy the beacon and landmarks in his dis.
cretion, and contract for the construction of q
telegraph line to Point Clear, in order to more
speedily communicate with Fort Morgan.
The Convention has been in secret session
all day.
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New Orleans, JAM 19.-The result of the re
cent election for delegates TO State Conven.
ton was two to one in favor of secession.
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SH U M ANS
SOUTHERN MEDICAL HOUSE,

Under Clarendon Hotel, corner of Sixth street
and Pennsylv avenue, south side, immedi-
atcly opposite the National Hotel. jan left
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The Massachusetts, Legislature.

Boston, Jan. ls.-In the State Legislature
todaya series of resolutions was passed by a
unanimous vote, rendering to the President of
the United States such aid in men and money
as he may request, to maintain the authority of
the General Government. The preamble to the
resolution declares that the State of South Car
olina, in seizing the Notifications ofthe Federal
Government, the post office, custom house
moneys, arms, munitions Of war, and by firing
upon vessel in the service of the United
s. ties, has committed an act of war.
The Senate passed bill authorizing the in
crease of the volunteer military of the State.
This bill will doubtless pass the House tomor'
row by large if not unanimous vote.
j. the House day bill was introduced
providing for the immediate enlistment and
equipment of twenty thousand men, to be
styled the Massachusetts National Volunteer
Militia, the organization to continue one year
The act further authorizes the Governor to
tender the services of the militia to the Presi
dent.
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HALL & WHITE,
M A @ II / n 1 $ II S,
STEAM ENGINE BUILDERS,

IRON RAILING MANUFACTURERS,
No. 90 Maine avenue, between Four r-and "A half
and Sixth streets, Washington, D. G. nov 20
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Contemplated Attack on Fort Pickens.

New Orleans, Jan. l9-The commander o
the Florida forces has telegraphed the. Mayor o
this city for two thousand men TO aid in taking
Fort Pickens.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

T OF FOR SALE.-Lot Five, in Square 1892
II containing about $4,000 square feet. Price,
three cents per foot. Apply at this office.
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Death Of Lola Monte,

New York, Jan. 2O.-Lola Mpntez died here
on Thur day last
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nR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi-
II clan, and Accoucheur, No. 1913 E st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth SITS. west jan 3-3m
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DR.. JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
OFFICE No. 3GG Fifth street, between q and
" Ii streets. dec 4--6m
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NEW CROP FRUITS, &c.
T HAVE in store and am receiving from the
i Northern markets New Crop Layer RAlSlNS,
in whole, half, and quarter boxes; Malaga Bunch
Raisins in whole, half, and quarter boxes; New
Crop CITRON, CURRANTS,
FIGS, FlLBERTS, BRAZIL NUTS,
ENGLISH WALNUTS,
ALMONDS, CRANBERRlES, &c;
All of which will be sold as low as can be had.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa. av., between sixth and Seventh
nov 20 streets, south side.
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Louisiana Convention.

visions from our market daily.
Louisiana Convention.
Neu Orleans JAM l9.-The result of the re.
cent election for delegates to a State Conven-
ton was two to one in favor of secession.
Contemplated Attack on Fort Pickens.
New orleans, Jan. l9.-The commander of
the Florida forces has telegraphed the. Mayor of
this city for two thousand men 10 aid in taking
Fort Pickens.
Munitions of War for South Carolina.
Petersbuy, Jan. l9.-Two thousand pounds
of shot and shells and one thousand kegs of
powder passed through this city by special
train, from the Tredegar works in Richmond,
en- route for Charleston, per order Of Governor
Pickens.
Georgia Convention.
Milledgerille, Jan. l9.-Immediate secession
ordinance just passed by two hundred and
eight to eighty.nine. Will be made nearly
unanimous. Georgia is free.
AUGUSTA, Jan. l9.-Our city is illuminated
with fireworks, and cannons are firing in honor
,of the secession of the State. Bells are ring
ing amid great enthusiasm and rejoicing.
virginia Legislature.
Richmond, Jan. l9-ln the Senate to-day
the report of the Committee on Federal Rela
tons, contemplating National Convention, was
resumed. The I'd resaDtion was amended by
appointing Hons. John Tyler, VIM. c. Rives,
John W. Brockenbrough, George W. Summers
and James A. Seddon, commissionersto Wash.
ington, on the 4th, to meet commissioners from
the other States. The 9TH resolution was
amended by modifying the Crittenden PROPOSE.
ton so as to give additional protection and Sc.
curity to slave property. The 9th resolution
was amended by appointing Mr.. Tyler com.
missioner to wait on the President and Judge
John Robinson commissioner to South Caro-
lima, and other seeding States, to request them
to abstain from hostile acts during the pendcn.
cy of the proceedings. The resolutions were
then adopted-ayes 40, noes 5.
Mr.. Bruce offered the following resolution:
ReSolped, That if all efforts to reconcile the
unhappy differences between the sections OF
our country shall prove abortve, then every
consideration of honor and interest demands
that Virginia shall unite her destinies with her
sister saveholding States.
This resolution was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Stuart offered a basis Of adjustment, con-
templating withdrawal of the trust in regard
to the Territories from the hands of Congress
| proNiuiIiS ior all ShuiIapie Pailtiou vi the ler'
ritores between The slavehodiDg and non.
slaveholding States by amendments to the Con.
stitution; and also the States created out of the
Territories north or south of $50 30/ shall be
admitted with or without slavery, as their Con.
stitutons may ordain. 1t was ordered to be
printed.
The House concurred in the Senates amend.
ment, as above stated.
Mr.. Seddon offered resolutions that the in.
terests of Virginia are those of her Southern
sisters, and that no reconstruction Of the Union
can be permanent or satisfactory which will
not secure to each section self.protecting power
against any invasion of the Federal Union upon
the reserved rights of either. These resolutions
were adopted.
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Munitions of War for South Carolina.
Petersbury, Jan. l9.-Two thousand pounds
of shot and shells and one thousand kegs of
powder passed through this city by special
train, from the Tredegar works in Richmond,
en- route for Charleston, per order of Governor
Pickens.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

LECTURE AT THE SMIrBsoNIAS.-Prof Bar.
nard will deliver the third lecture of his course
tonight on 4" Chromatics," when many expert
ments of an entertaining and instructive char.
acter will be made.
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FOR. RENT.

A TWO-STORY Brick House, No. 327 G
II street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, containing seven rooms. Possession
given Immediately. Apply at this Office
dec ~
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j. NER,
Gun and Lock Smith,

No. 3sl d street, bet,oeen Sirth and Seventh
streets, Washington, ID. C.
A LII work intrusted to me will be executed
II promptly. All persons wishing their Locks,
Bells, &C., repaired, will please give me a cali
before applying elsewhere. Terms cash.
ian li--lw
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

Jo. Jefferson, the celebrated comedian, is
in town, and is about to commence brief ell.
gagement at the Theatre.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

The Metropolitan Rifles, it is expected, will
receive their arms to day, and most Of the other
new companies during the present week, also.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

IMPROVING. The engineer, Buckingham,
who was so severely injured at the Columbian
College, on Friday last, by the bursting of the
steam boiler used in generating heat for that
building, has, we learn, considerably improved
since that time. He has been removed into the
city, where medical attendance is more con.
venient. 1t is now hoped that the sight of
both eyes will be restored. He still suffers
much pain from his numerous wounds, how.
oyar
The national Republican., 1861-01-21
PROTECTION.

Snow let those insure who ne 'er insured BEFORE
And those who nave let them insure the more"
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

NorIcE.-The patrons of this paper residing
in the first ward are notified that Mr. Dillow
is no longer our agent, and all sums due for
the paper must be paid to Mr.. L. B. Parker,
who is now the agent for that ward.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

FuYERAL.-Yesterday afternoon, the Grand
Lodge and Eastern Lodge, !. o. o. F.; with
the Workingmens Beneficial Society of the
Navy Yard, accompanied by music, attended
the funeral of their late fellow member, Mr..
George Wilson.
The national Republican., 1861-01-21

PARDoys.-James Boyle, convicted Of lar.
ceny, and Robert Hepburn, convicted of an
assault and battery, both of whom had been
sentenced to imprisonment in Jail, have been
pardoned by the President.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-11
CorWin the Prophet.

No one who has heard Mr.. Corwiu make
political speech, can forget the frequent
and apt Scriptural quotations with which
he enforces an argument or illustrates
point During his recent speech in the
COMMITTEE of Thirty three" he said
"The people must agree to some terms, or
see the opening of the si.cth seat" Turn.
ing to the 9th chapter of Revelations, we
find the following to be the state Of affairs
in our beloved country, unless peace OBJ
tains and quiet reigns within all her bor-
ders
"And l beheld when he opened the
sixth seal, and 10, there was great earth
quake, and the sun became as black as
sack cloth of hair, and the moon became
as blood.
And the stars of heaven fell unto the
earth even as a fig-tree casteth her untime
ly figs, when she is shaken Of a mighty
wind
And the heavens departed as scroll
when it is rolled together; and every
mountain and Island were moved from out
Of their places.
And the kings of the earth, and the great
men, and the rich mep, and the chief-cap-
tains and the mighty men, ana every bond
man, and every free man, hid themselves
in the dens andin the rocks Of the noun
tains.
And said unto the mountains and rocks,
fall on us and hide us from the face of him
that sitteth on the throne, and from the
wrath Of the Lamb. ..---..- ..,.-
For the great day of his wrath is come;
and who shall be able to stand"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-11
Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRIsBuRd, Pa. Jan. 2.--The Cover
nor's Message was delivered to the Legis-.
lature today He declares the doctrine Of
secession erroneous The Constitution is
something more than a mere compact, and
organized resistance to the General Gov
ernment is rebellion. If successful, it may
be purged Of the crime by revoluton-if
unsuccessful, the persons may be executed
as traitors; but while denying the right Of
a State to absolve its citizens from allegi-
aece to the Federal Government, neverthe-
less, it is proper that We carefully and can
didly examine the reasons alleged, aud il
they are well founded, they should be un-
hesitatihgly removed and reparation for
the past and security for the future given,
for a government created by the people
should never do injustice to any Of its cit.
liens.
Pennsylvania being included in the
States alleged to have refused compliance
with the Fugitive Slave Law, he unhesita-
tingly AYERS that the State has beeh almost
invariably influenced by high regard for
the rights Of her sister States. After ex-
amifing the present State law, he says
there is nothing to prevent the removal Of
the act 1856, leaving the claimant right
to seek for a remedy under the State or
Federal laws. He recommends that the
consent Of The State be given to the master
while sojourning in or passing through
Pennsylvania to retain the services of the
slave.
He suggests the re. enactment Of tho Mis-
souri, Compromise, and that the line be OK
tended to California, thereby amending
the Constitution. He recommends the le-
gislature to Instruct our Representatives
in Congress to support such an amend
ment to be submitted to the State Convcn-
tion for ratification, and if Congress fails
to propose let it emsnate from the people
lie closed by declareing that Pennsylva-
MIA is devoted to the Uniol and would fol.
low the stars and stripes through every
peril He adds:
"But before assuming the responsible
ties that are foresshadowcd, it is the SOL
emn duty of Pennsylvania to remove eve
ry just cause of complaint so that she can
stand before high heaven without fear and
reproach, and then she is ready to vote her
life and fortune to the best form of Gov
ernment ever devised by man. Though u
dark cloud now rests upon the Union, my
hopes and affections still cling to it. My
prayer is, that He who orders the desti-
nies of nations, when he shall leave us for
our sins, will again have mercy upon US,
and bind us in tighter, stronger, aud moro
hallowed bonds Of fraternity so that the
Union may remain unbrokon throughous
all future time.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-11
Missouri Legislature---Governor
Stewards Message.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 3.-Gov. Stewards mes
sage was read in the Legislature to-day.
After reviewing the rise and progress of
the Abolition and Republican parties, and
stating the result of their success, the
Governor says Missouri occupies posi-
ton in regard to these troubles that should
make her voice potent in the councils of
the nation. With scarcely disunionist
per Sc within her borders, she is still de-
termined to demand and maintain her
rights at every hazard She loves the
Union whilst it is q protector of equal
rights, but will despise it as an instrument
of wrong. She came into the Union upon
a compromis and is willing to abide by
fair compromise still, not such ephemeral
contracts as are enacted by Congress to-
day, and repealed tomorrow, but a com,
promise assuring all just rights of States,
and agreed to in solemn convention Of all
parties interested.
Missouri has right to speak on this
subject, because she has suffered, having
probably lost as much in the past few years
in the abduction of slaves as all the rest
of the Southern States together. Speak.
ing of secession, he depreciates the action
of South Carolina, and says our people
would feel more sympathy with movement
had it originated amongst those who like
ourselves had suffered severe loss and
constant annoyance from the interference
and depredations of outsiders.
Missouri will hold to the Union so Ion @
as it is worth the effort to preserve it, She
cannot be frightened by past ufriendly leg
lslation of the North, or dragged in Sc
cession by restrictive legislation of the
extreme South. He denies the right OF
voluntary secession, and says it would be
utterly destructive of every principle on
which the national faith is founded He
appeals to the great conservative masses
of the people to put down the selfish and
designing politicians, and avert the threat
ening evils, and closes with strong recon-
mendation to adopt all proper measures
for our rights. He protests against hasty
and unwise action, and records his unut
terable devotion to the Union, so long az
itcan be made the protector of equal rights
The Governor then passes to State matters
and shows the finances to be in prosper.
Gus condition. He recommends revision
of the military laws, and advises the arm
ing of the militia, for the purpose of pro
lection against invasion, and recommend,
the Legislature to relieve the banks from
the penalties incurred by temporary sus
pension of specie payment
ST LOUIS, Jan. 3.-Gov. Jackson wa
inaugrated this afternoon, after which ht
read his Inaugurel Address, a copy o
which cannot procured tonight.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-01-11

HIDDEN Spots.-There are some spots
where the foot Of man has never trod -
cold cheerless, desolate spots, whore the
sun looks upon the glaciers, as the smile
upon the face Of the dead. There are some
stars that the eye Of man has never seen
stars so distant that their light never reach
ed our earth. There are some treasures,
so deeply buried that mans skill has new
er reached them,-treasures that only light
can show their beauty and brilliancy.-
There are some problems so difficult that
human ingenuity has failed to solve theu~s
So there are corners in every heart, il
which no friend has looked, windows Of
of the soul, so shrouded with drapery, that
no curious eye can peer thfouh. They arc
spots sacred to ones own spirit and the eye
of it's Maker. Sometimes passion opens
the channel to the heart and we see mans
better nature amid to foes and icebergs of
Polar Sea from which We turn cold and
chill and cheerless. There are some naturei
$50 reserved that like the distant planet,
their brightness. never fails upon our path
We meet them day by day, perchance
read with them the same Bible, and dwell
beneath the same roof, yet our life is new
er surrounded with any halo by their pres
Leuce. Others, like the proclem, are new
er solved. They ever live walking enig
ma, unexplained aud often misundsr.
stood.