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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1861-12-13

ficit of SIG $4,000, needed for current ex-
penses to pay for vessels purchased, and for
necessary alterations incurred in fitting
them for naval purposes, for the purchase
of additional vessels. and for the construc-
tion ard completion of twenty iron clad
vessels.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The superiority, in point of strength, of po.
litical virulence, to the claims of constituencies,
is illustrated in the action Of many Senators
upon the Pacific railroad bill, but in no case
more aagrantly, than in that of Mr.. Lane, who
abandons all the interests Of the Pacific coast, in
order to cooperate with his secession friends
in defeating a measure, which, as they know
and feel, by binding the Union together, extn.
guishes their schemes of mischief
Here is what Mr.. Lane said in the Senate on
Tuesday:
"This is not the time to introduce this bill,
and he was sorry to see the propositions of the
Senator from Kentucky set aside 10 take up
this bill. Whilst it was doubtful if the Union
could be held together, day after day, here is
the Senate running off to discuss bill to make
a railroad He would say to the $4,000 sensi
BILE and loyal voters Of California, that no one
was more anxious than himself to see Pacific
railroad built, but he did not think this good
bill, nor the time fit one for the passage of
any Dill Of the kind. He would ask the Sen.
ator from California Mr. Gwin if he would
put it in the power Of u party who are false to
every principle Of constitutional duty to build
this road a part of whose object is not only to
fence round but to destroy the institutions of
the Southern States; who would bring about
negro equality, and put the negro and the
white man on a level Would he put it into the
power Of such party to build this great ns-
IOndi cork 2"
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

"What amounts to adhering TO and giving
aid and comfort to our enemies, it is somewhat
difficult in all cases to define but certain it is,
that furnishing them with arms, or munitions
of war, vessels, or other means of transporta.
ton, or any materials which will aid the traitors
in carrying out their traitorous purposes, with q
knowledge that they are intended for such pur-
poses, or melting and encouraging others to
engage in or aid the traitors in any way, does
come within the provisions of that act. And it
is mmaterial whether such acts are induced
by sympathy with the rebellion, hostility to the
Government, or desire for gain.
"Under the second section of the act of 1890,
all who have any knowledge Of any such acts
of treason, and do not, as soon as possible,
make it known in the manner therein pre-.
scribed, are guilty of misprision of treason, and
subject to the punishment therefor"
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
COERCION.

We are persuaded that good deal of the
coercion,' grows out of a misapprehenson of
what is intended to be done by the party which
is about to come into power. Evidently a
military invasion is anticipated, as nothing
else can explain the measures of resistance
which are being devised.
In reality, no such thing as war is menaced,
or invasion of States, or coercion Of States.
The Federal authority does not operate upon
States, but upon individuals and it only needs
gentle pressure by naval forces, to collect the
revenue, and with very little disturbance.
In recent paper addressed to the public by
Chief Justice Pearson, of the Supreme Court
of North Carolina, we find the following pas.
sage:
"What is to be done with the seeding
States? We are not obliged to .tolloo or 10
fight them. In the mountains, when a fire
breaks out in the woods and gets too much
headway, the plan is not to fight it, whereby
it is only scattered the more, but to 90 off and
circle around it, that is, scrape away the
leaves, and let it burn out of itself. The
Legislature should instruct our members of
Congress not to vote for coercion, but to give
up to the seeding States all the forts and arse.
nails within their limits situate on the main
land, retaining and properly garrisoning such
as can only be approached by water. Our
ships of war can command the sea and collect
the revenue, without collision. In this point
of view it seems prOvidential that the States
have no navies. So the revenue can be quietly
collected, the postal arrangements can be stop
ped, and the States being circled around,
and left TO cool reflection, will soon become
convinced that their true interest is in the
Union in other words, the fire will burn ou,
Of ITSELF
This passage proves clearly that COERCION
as understood at the South, and as objected tc
in that quarter, is something which nobody pro
poses. 1t also proves that the measure of col
lecting tile rerenue, which is really what the
party coming into power are infexibly resolved
upon, will be sustained at the South by Union
loving citizens.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

and long opinions. In respect to the
other seeding States, all the presumptions,
arising from former action, are against the idea
that a majority of their inhabitants are in favor
of disunion, and these presumptions are not
overruled by anything which has lately hap
pened. II"
There has been no submission of the ques.
ton of secession to a popular vote and there
are too many circumstances Of haste, excite.
ment, and terrorism, about what has been done,
to leave any confidence that the deliberate judg.
ment Of their people has not been overslaughed.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

CoRREcrIoN.-It gives us pleasure to learn,
by statement in yesterdays Inteuigencer, that
it is not true that Mr.. Thomas, the late Secre-
tary of the Treasury, had ordered 100000 to
New Orleans. The allegation to that effect
remained uncontradicted so long, that we sup
posed it to be well founded. 1t is a relief to
know that it is not so, not only on account of
Mr.. Thomas, but on account of the reputation
of the patriotic State of Maryland which would
have been wounded by such an act.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

REvIEw.-We have received from Messrs
Taylor & Maury, Pennsylvania avenue, the
February number of Harpers' Monthly Maya,
zine. This number is unusually interesting.
Among the prominent contributions we notice
two by Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, and one by W.
NJ Thackeray, together with the usual number
Of illustrated articles. The Drawer and Month.
ly Record of Current Events are very attractive,
and altogether this is one of the best numbers
we have seen,
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

at is reported that the Mayor has written a
letter to the War Department, protesting
against the issuing of arms to the various ward
volunteer associations lately formed in this
city"
Though we have no precise information on
the subject, we sincerely trust the statement of
the Star is incorrect, not because of any i'll
will for that paper, but because such an act
would indicate an officious intermeddling that
the Mayor should scorn to engage in.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

A QuEsrlox-How does it happen that Vir-
ginia, west of the Alleghanies, which gave
Breckenridge 1000 plurality over Bell, is re-
lied upon to sustain the Union, while Virginia,
east of the Alleghanies, which gave 1000 plu.
rality for Bell, is said to be in favor of seces.
sion
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

DB~ The Star exults greatly over meeting
of workingmen and farmers, on the 9th, at
Winchester, (Va.,) where Senator Mason re.
sides, and which, it says, g, ,cas the largest meet,
ing held in that to,cn," at which resolutions,
out and out for the Union, denying the right of
secession, and scouting the Southern dema-
gogues" who advocate that insanity, were
adopted.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
5,947,O0O

To this is to be added the navy yard at Pen
sacola, and five arsenals. The arsenal seized
at Charleston contained munitions of war val.
ned, according to the President, at half mill,
ion of dollars.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

R1- The savings institution at Charleston
has been obliged to stop payment. Everything
is going to ruin in that fated city.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

B9" Senator Kennedy, of Maryland, says
that that State is for civil war, if the Crtten.
den resolutions are defeated. He is himself
for civil war, any way, upon the views of his
letter republised in yesterdays Constitution.
He has gone fully over to the Democratic dis
unionists, or rather, he has been there all the
time. His family connection with Senator
Hunter is what really controls him, although
he may not be aware of it.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

pI" The January dividends of the banks
and insurance offices of the city of New York,
Jersey City, and Brooklyn, amounted to ten
millions of dollars
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

RD- The Star notices the current rumor,
that the millionaire, Ex-Governor Aiken, has
been squeezed, to the tune of forty thousand
dollars, by the revolutionary Government of
South Carolina.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

Ha5- Postmaster Huger of Charleston, re.
ports to the Department that all mail matter to
and from the force in fort Sumter, now passes
through his office without detention or surveil.
lance.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Thursday, January II, 1851.
A WORD TO BUSINESS MEN.

This paper has now circulation in this city
larger than all the city papers combined, with
the exception of one, and therefore affords a
most excellent advertising medium.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
Items Telegraphed from Washington.

4ICuo llOm W dbuluRCOU,
The command at Fort Pickens, Pensacola, J
which is still in possession of the Government,
General Scott thinks may be able to hold out
until relief is obtained. The other two forts
are in possession of the revolutionists.
Governor Ellis of North Carolina, has writ.
ten to the President, informing him that the
forts which were recently seized without au.
thority will be promptly restored to the custo.
dy of the Government, accompanied by be-
coming expression of his condemnation Of the
lawless act. This conduct stands out in mark.
ed contrast with the revolutionary proceed
ings elsewhere.
1t is not true, as stated, that the sloop of war
Macedonian sailed with sealed orders. She
was more than six weeks ago ordered to the
Gulf squadron, and is on her way thither.
Georgia, it is said, will secede on Saturday
next, AMI with the four other seeding States
will proceed to form Provisional Government,
raise Federal army, and send ministers to
Europe to negotiate treaties.
Mr.. Lamar has telegraphed to Jefferson Da.
Wis, that although they carried the secession or.
dnance in Mississippi, it was with great diff
Guilty, and that there was powerful party op.
posed to them; that the first taun pas made
would place them in minority.
Letters from the interior of Louisiana, receiv.
ed in Washington and by planters, state that
slaves are daily growing more and more disc.
bedent, and punishment is daily inflicted in
cases where the lash has not before been used
for months. A case is mentioned where lady
deserted her plantation, leaving it in charge OF
negroes, and fled to New Orleans. Those who
have negroes to hire out find no employment
for them, and they are consequently an expense
on their hands, with no prospect Of release.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
THE PROPERTY SEIZED.

The following is list of the forts, so far
seized by the nullifers, with their cost to the
Government:
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

New ROUTE FOR CoTToN.-The prospect of
an early blockade of the ports of Charleston
and Savannah has already commenced to effect
the business relations OF this section of the
country. Col. Cothran has just shipped one
hundred bales .of cotton to New York, via
Knoxville, Lynchburg, Gordonsville, and AL.
exandia thus carrying it nearly twice as far
by railroad and about the same distance by
water as if it were shipped to Savannah or
Charleston. Col Bayard informs US that all
his shipments will hereafter be make by this
same upper route, until the prospects below
change. If this change becomes general, it
will be great loss to the Georgia railroads,
and the extra freights will come out of the
farmers in the end.-Rome Ga.) Courier, JAM
ua,y 10.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

DR.. JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
OFFICE No. 366 Fifth street, between G and
~ II streets. dec 4-Gm
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

| OF FOR SALE.-Lot Five, in Square 1892,
IL containing about 5000 square feet. Price,
three cents per foot. Apply at this office.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

1t is said that SO far from the postal revenue
of South Carolina ceasing to come in, it was
never so large as at the present time. Charles
ton, which usually pays in about $500 weekly,
now pays thousand, in consequence of the sit
ting of the Convention.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

Kentucky wishes to see her chvalric son,
Major Anderson, sustained. Four-ffths of ali
the men within her borders capable of bearing
arms would gladly volunteer to protect him, if
attacked at Fort Sumter by the enemies of the
Union.-LouisriUe Journal.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

nR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi-
- clan, and Accoucheur, No 373 st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth sis. west. jan 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.

In the House, the debate upon the army bill
was further continued. Mr. Garnett, of Vir-
ginia, commenced it with begging appeal for
peacedbIe secession, but he did not get much
assurance of that from the Western gentlemen,
Messrs. Gurley Holman, and Morris, represent
ing all shades Of party opinion, but unanimous
for upbolding the Government, who followed
him. Reacedble secession is the dream of fools.
In the Senate, Mr.. Crittenden's resolutions
were disposed Of, by the adoption, as a substi.
tute, Of the resolutions of Mr.. Clark, which af
firm, in substance, that the Union is to be pre-.
served, not by amending the Constitution, but
by obeying it, by protecting the public prop
erty, by enforcing the laws, and by rejecting, as
Elusive and dangerous, all schemes of recon.
structing the Government established by our
fathers. Mr.. Clark's substitute was carried by
vote 25 to %, the Republicans voting solid
in the affirmative, and several Southern Sena.
tors, such as Slidell, Benjamin, and johnson
of Arkansas, declining to vote.
Mr.. Clark's resolutions, unnecessary as origi-
nal propositions, became necessary as the an.
swer of the Republicans to the extravagant de.
mands on the other side
We are too well aware, that this rejection of
Mr.. Crittenden's propositions, extreme and rev.
olutionary as they really were, will cause regret,
and some excitement although temporary, in
this section of the country. Many citizens,
looking only to the moderate and conservative
reputation of Mr.. G., have jumped at the con.
clusion that his propositions, just acted upon,
were of the same character, and without exam
ination, have desired their adoption. But they
will be convinced, when they look into the mat
ter, that they involved ideas, not only not pos
sible to be accepted by the free States, but dan
gerous to the peace Of the whole country.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

The ESCORT OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT.-The
President elect will be escorted to Washington
by the Springfield (Ill) Zouaves, in spite of
threats coming from any source. This com.
pany is composed ofyoung men who have for
some months past been under the instruction
of COL Ellsworth and in drill they are said to
be fully equal to the genuine original Zouaves.
correspondent writing to the Davenport
(Iowa) Gazette says: This company intends to
do escort duty to the President elect on the 4th
of March next, accompanying him to Washing.
ton, and returning by Philadelphia, New York,
Albany, &c. They number over sixty, and are
in a perfect state of drill, having already taken
several prizes, and surprised the famous Chicago
boys in their efficiency. They are commanded
by Captain Cook, gentleman who understands
the Zouave practice, and l doubt not will
create a sensation while in Washington.-AL
bdny Journal, Jan. Is.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17
volunteers, fifty or hundred thousand could

volunteers, fifty or hundred thousand could
be readily procured.
Mr.. Holman, (Democrat,) of Indiana, argued
against secession, but admitted the right of rev.
olution for intolerable expressions. These, how.
ever, did not exist; and therefore, if the Gov
ernment were overturned, It would be without
Justification or excuse. He did not yet, how.
ever, despair of the Republic, and trusted that
the hearts of the people, North ard South, beat
responsive to the Union.
Mr.. Norris Democrat Of Illinois, said that
treason had grown to large proportions, and its
heavy footsteps are heard all around us. The
most hopeful begin to despair of the Republic.
In speaking of President Buchanan, he said the
latter, while speaking like patriot, acted like
traitor. He had yielded to the seeessionists,
who had gained his ear; they led him to the
brink of dissolution but, refusing to take the
fatal leap, they turn their keen blades against
him, and he cries for aid. The course of the
Administration had broken down the Demo-
cratic party; and Mr.. Buchanan had maliciously
descended from his high position to make war
on Judge Douglas.
Mr.. Thomas, of Tennessee, obtained the floor,
when the Committee rose, and the House ad.
journed.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

Orders were last week received at the United
States Armory in Springfield, from the War
Department, for the delivery of 900 Maynard s
primer rihed muskets to Major Thornton, who
has charge Of the military stores at New York
city and 945 of the same kind of muskets,
with bullet moulds and swages, to the Adjutant
General of New York, for the State militia.
These guns are considered very superior
model and so great is the demand for them,
that although from 500 to 1000 have been man
ufactured every month since they were patent
ed in 1855 or 1856, there are only 1000 or 5000
of them now in the arsenal here.
The national Republican., 1861-01-17

Justment OF these lmposts as TO encourage the de-
velopment of the industrial interests of the whole
country and we commend that policy of nation
al exchanges, which secures to the working men
liberal wages, to agriculture remunerating prices,
to mechanics and manufacturers adequate
reward for their skill, labor and enterprise, and
to the nation commercial prosperity and inde-
pendence.
Thirteenth. That we protest against any sale
or alienation to Others of the public lands held
by actual settlers, and against any view of the
free homestead policy which regards the settlers
as paupers or suppicants for public bounty and
we demand the passage by Congress of the COM
plete and satisfactory homestead measure which
has already passed the House.
Fourteenth. That the Republican party is op-
posed to any change in our naturalization laws,
or any State legislation by which the rights Of
citizenship hitherto accorded to immigrants from
foreign lands shall be abridged or impaired and
in favor of giving a full and efficient protection
to the rights OF all classes OF citizens, whether
nstive or naturalized, both at home and abroad.
M'Tth That appropriations by Congress
for river and harbor improvements of a nation
al character, required for the accommodation
and security of an existing commerce, are author
ized by the Constitution and justified by an OBJ
ligation OF the Government to protect the lives
and property of its citizens.
Sa1teenh. That railroad to the Pacific Ocean
is imperatively demanded by the interests of the
whole country that the Federal Government
ought to render immediate and efficient aid in
its construction; and that, preliminary thereto
daily overland mail should be promptly es-
tablished.
Seventeenth. Finally, having thus set forth our
distinctive principles and views, we invite the
cooperation of all citizens however differing on
other questions, who substantially agree with US,
in their aftirmance and support
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-05-14

MONDAY EVENING, May ii.
FL0UR-The market was even duller to-
day than it was Saturday. There was hardly
any demand. There is no demand for s1-
peIfine small sales extra homemade, to
city dealers, at 81 1905, and of family
at So 20. t :
WHISKY-The market remains without
change of any consequence; 375 barrels sold
at l2Hc, and l60 barrels at l2Lc.
PROVISl0NS-No new feature in the
market: POI barrels mess Pork sold at
SIC so. Nothing done in Bacon, bulk Pork
or Lard that we have heard Of, and prices
are nominal at 6@sc. for Bacon, 5@7c. for
bulk Meat, and SX@sAc. for Lard.
GROCER1ES-No change in the market.
Sugar and Coffee are in moderate demand.
70 hhds. of Sugar sold at 6@6Xc., and 100
bags of Coffee at 1870. cash. Molssses re-
mains at 30@33c.
WHEAT-The market is dull, and prime
white is &c. per bushel lower. Red is I'M
changed. We quote prime to choice white
at 81 08@l IL, and prime red at 81 030
| 05: sales of 500 bushels of prime white at
81 OF; $50 bushels of prime red at 81 o.;
300 bushels good red at 81 OIL, and 200 bush
els of prime white at 81 IL.
C0RN-The demand is moderate at 3I@
34c at the upper and lower depots.
OATS-The marketi is steady, with a fair
demand, at &c., in bulk: sales of 500
bushels at 2Sc., in bulk.
RYE-The demand continues good and
prices advanced nc. per bushel, closing at
53c. for prime sales of 300 bushels at 53c.
BARbEY-Prices remain nominal there
is no demand 300 bushels prime Fall sold
at 55c.
HAY-The supply is fair and the market
steady, at $ll@l2 per tun for prime limo.
thy, in bales, on arrival.
CHEESE This market continues dull,
with but a limited local demand at 6@6Xc.
for new, and s@SKc. for old.
BUTTER-Prime and choice qualities are
in fair demand, but other grades are dull
and not wanted. We quote prime to choice
Central Ohio at ll@l2c, and Western Re-
serve at l3@l4c.
APPLES-The demand from the local
trade is fair at 81 25@l so per barrel for
fair to prime, and 81 70 for choice.
POTATOES-Prime Northern are in fair
demand at 81 1901 20 per barrel, on arrival.