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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16
Mr.. Lincoln's Administration.

The Albany Euening Journal thus
announces Mr.. Stewards acceptance Of
the position of Secretary of State, ten
dered him by Mr.. Lincoln:
In transferring to our own columns.
from those of the Utica Morning Herald,
warm tribute to the services of a
distinguished statesman, we are at lib
erty to say that on or before the 4th of
March, Gov. Seward will resign his seat
in the Senate, preparatory to his en-
trance upon other public duties.
Early in December Mr.. Lincoln ad-
dressed Mr.. Seward, at Washington, q
letter kindly expressive Of his conf
dence and regard, and cordially offering
him the Department of State; to which
Mr.. S. Immediately replied, expressing
his grateful sense both of the honor
conferred, and Of the gratifying man.
ner in which the offer was made, ask
ing such time for reflection as was due
to both, and to the importance of tho
question.
There were many reasons why Mr.:
Seward did not desire the position he
is to take, some of which are of put.
lie and some Of a personal character.
But they were overruled by sense of
duty. He had contributed to the elec-
ton of Mr.. Lincoln, in whose qualities
of head and heart, and in whose fitness
for the high Office of President he has
full confidence and reliance. He had
been largely instrumental in bringing
about that condition of public affairs
which adds to the responsibilities of the
incoming Administration, and he did
not feel at liberty to shrink from any
post or share of duty or difficulty that
the crisis imposes. And, after visiting
home, and consulting those on whose
affection and Judgment he is accus-
toned to rely, Mr.. Seward accepted a
trust for Which, by his knowledge, abil-
ity, industry and integrity, he is, hap
lily, well qualified-a trust which, how
ever honored and graced by the emil
nent statesman who have preceded him,
will lose nothing of its lustrc under his
auspices. And with the remark that,
on no former occasion, has President
offered, or a Secretary accepted, that
department, in manner more delicate
and respectful to each, or moro indie
pendent and honorable To both, we dis:
miss the subject, not, however, without
putting on record the prediction. that
President and Premierwill so discharge
their duties, amid all the difficulties
that surround them, as to preserve the
blessings of Union, and to deserve and
receive the homage of their country
men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16

nee britches, and we shant his like
rite ava. My friends we kant all b
Washingtons, but we can all be patri-
OTIS, Il bhave ourselves In cristian &
human manner. When we G brother
goin down hill too ROOM, let t1s seeze
rite holt on his koat tales & drag him
back 2 Mortality.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16

MORE True THAN PoErIcAL.-T The
clergyman in q certain town, after per.
forming the marital service, was fol-
lowed by the clerks reading the hymn
beginning with the works, mistaken
souls, who dream of heaven"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16

p0~ Gov. Banks presided over tie
Cadets meeting at Boston oil the I'd Of
JAM, and made an eloquent speeck.
At the conclusion he proposed" The
gallant Maj. Anderson (; may the peo-
pie give him the honofs he deserves
and God give the Government courage
to back him."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16

Acknowledging the pastyea
four asteroids and four comets were dis
covered. The number of asteroids dis
covered is sixtt-two.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-03-16

n@ The line that "hauls in" the
largest "fish." ."-(r;mo.line.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
May S-wlw

hrs. LOCKWOOD DARRELL are prepared
- to insert TEETH on VULCANITE BASE
q new and improved mode. When made on this
plan, they are comfortable to wear, and much
cheaper than any other. Also, Teeth inserted on
Gold plate, and all Dental operations Of any kind
that may be desired. Office room, No. 8, in the
Washington Building, corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Seventh street. feb l5-3m
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

AccIDESr.--Mr John J. Mcqueen, under
taker, Of Georgetown, WAS considerably bruised
on Wednesday afternoon, caused hv biT wagon
running over him. 1t is feared Tat h. Is in.
iured internally
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
LOG A L EW

ARRIVAL OF THE FiRsr MICHIGAN REGIMENT
AND OTHER soLpiEns.--The Michigan First
Rifle Regiment, Colonel Wilcox numbering
7sO men, arrived last evening about ten o'clock,
and marched to Woodward's building, near the
corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue. As they marched up with their fine
band Of twenty-five pieces, playing the national
airs, they were greeted with unbounded up.
plause.
They left Michigan on Monday last, and
stopped at Camp Slifer on Wednesday night.
The men are neatly uniformed, with blue jack.
cts and pants, and blue caps The regiment
numbers ten companies, the most Of whom are
from Detroit, Adrian, and jackson.
The officers are Colonel Wilcox, Lieutenant
Colonel Comstock, Major Bdwell, Adjutant
Fairbanks, Quartermaster Gray, Surgeon Brus
sy, and Assistant Surgeon Smith.
The companies are commanded by Captains
Lum, Wilmington, Whittlesey, Roberts, Hub.
bard, GARRISON, Butterworth, Graves, Roth, and
Abbott.
In the same train the Carbondale City Guards
of Luzerne county, Pa, arrived. They mum.
Der seventy. seven, and are differed by Capt.
A. Dodd, and Lieutenants A. Dodd, jun. and
J.B. Floyd. The Lochiel Greys, Of Harrisburg,
Pa, with the same number Of men, also ar.
rived in the train.
The officers Of this company are Fl. McCor.
mick, captain, W. Jennings and G. Fisher,
lieutenauts. A fine brass band accompanied
these companies. They took quarters at the
corner of Sixth street and the Avenue. .
The Twelfth Regiment in Franklin square,
have lately introduced several features in camp
life which will raise them high in the estima.
ton of the public. Notwithstanding that the
men are almost constantly employed in learn.
ing the art of war, they find time 10 hold
several meetings during the week for religious
instruction and improvement. Prayer meet.
ings are held every Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons, and q meeting for singing every
Saturday. Besides these, temperance meetings
are held frequently, and are addressed by
various members of the regiment, many Of
whom are fine speakers. We noticed, in pass.
Ing through the camp day or two ago, that
notices had been put up at several places, forbid.
ding the use Of profane language.
Reverend Mathew Hale Smith, the chaplain
of the regiment, will preach before them OIL
Sunday morning, at half past nine o'clock. A
fine choir of about two hundred voices will
sing several hymns, accompanied by W.thers's
excelsior band.
The evening parades of this regiment every
afternoon attract large numbers Of spectators
to the grounds They are rapidly improving
In the urn, anu WIN compare T SuoI no "a
any resluent nv" III .Ie .y. ,a ,,t,i. Uro
cnasseut un'p, "n.n ''Gy y naau 49, 1 p,U
Su,e' t Tho n.ns;c If RlIv W;bers's fne bant
IL not the leas' ".Iue..'e aea.u.s AZ oe ra 49,
ana .ne Per or ,h om I,y ns;a bn,h =. N.
Phmentea loi tne eAee ,I. "'u'''' '''A " 'A'
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
LINCOLN STOMACH BITTERs,"

ONLY sold at the store Of W. Gerecke, on
~ Pennsylvania avenue, between Four and-a-
half and Sixth streets Also, great supply just
imported Of Swits and Linburg Cheese, Sar-
delles, Sardines, Holl. Herrngs, &c, for sale.
nov 30 W. GERECKE.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
DIED.

BALL.--On the 18th instant Robert Ball,
sen, in the eighty fifth year of his age.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence to-day, (Friday,) in Alexandria coun.
ty, Va, at 4 o'clock P. N.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
FoWle's Pile and Humor Cure.

A SURE CURE for Bleeding, Blind, and Itch
IA ing PILES, Serofula, Salt Rheum, and Dis
eases of the Skin. One bottle warranted to cure
in all cases if not, dealers are particularly re-
qussted to refund the money. Only five bottles
in thousand returned, and these were cases Of
Fistula. Hundreds of letters and certificates are
now in the proprietor's possession, which can be
seen upon application. Send for circular. Pre-
pared by HENRY d. FOWLE, Chemist, II Prince
street, Boston, and for sale by JOHN WILEY,
corner Sd street and Penn. avenue, Washington
House, sole agent for Washington city and Vi
cnity. Certificates with each bottle. "Price
One DoHar." mar a0-9m
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
II. 8. JOHN S TON,
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,

Mdy 10, 1861.
IN consequence Of the increase Of the Regular
Army, An &" Army Medical Board has been
convened, and Is now in session in New York
city, for the examination Of candidates for ad-
mission into the Medical Staff of the Army.
Applicants must be not less than twenty. one
nor over thirty years Of age.
Applications must be made to the Secretary Of
War, or through the Surgeon General of the
Army, stating the residence, aud place and date of
birth, accompanied by respectable testimonials
OF moral character. may l7-3t
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

JOHN S. HOLLINGSHEAD,
Justice Of the Peace, Notary Public, and
Commissioner of Deeds,
CORNER OF EIGHTH AND Z STREETS.
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.,
WILL give prompt and careful attention to
" all business appertaining to the above
named Offices. More particularly to the taking
Of dispositions and the acknowledgment of deeds
and other instruments of writing to be used and
recorded In the several States and Territories,
District of Columbia, and foreign countries.
May l6--3t
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

NJ. FOR COLLECTOR-Many voters Of this city
Hca earnestly recommend to the citizens and voters
Mr. HARRISON 8 BOWEN as candidate Tor cry Collector
at the ensuing election. may list
The national Republican., 1861-05-17
NOTICE

lust RECEIVED, at Smiths, No. AGO Seventh
street, large lot of Spring Clothing, Hats,
and Caps. All for sale, at very low prices. Ali
persons in want of goods in our line will find it
greatly to their advantage to call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as our prices are lower than
ut any other house In town. feb 28-6m
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

A LII IN WANT of Clothing should not fail to
n call on Smith, No. AGO Seventh street, to
buy their goods, as he will sell them bargains.
feb 2e-8m
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

,UUSE FOR RENT AND FURNITURE FOR
IL SALE.-House and Furniture nearly new
Inquire at No. 1914 street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth, after o'clock. apr At [Starl
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

~ CITY C0LLECT0R-Mr. r. W. FEywIcK Ia pre-.
6ksaa scented as Union candidate for City Collector,
and ho will be supported by MANY VOTERS
lift
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

No. The Of A. D. COIIISSwoRTH Is suggested
49, rs suitable candidate, at the ensuing election,
for the Office of Register being gentleman Of capacity and
qualifications. He will be supported by
may II MANY VOTERS
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

w. MEETING Of the unconditional Union men Of
w. tho seventh ward will be held at Island Hall,
Of Virginia and Sixth street. Tuesday eve
Ming next 2st ins at O'clock for the purpose Of elect
Ing City and Ward officers to be voted for at the coming
June election may lit
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

I OF FOR SALE.-Lot Five, in Square 1882,
- containing about $4,000 square feet. Price,
three cents per foot Apply at this office.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

TIE Posi- OFFICE FLAG.-The raising of the
flag on the Post Office Department has not
been postponed on account of it's not being
completed General St. John B. l.. Skinner,
DR.. R. o. Sydney, and Mr.. c. F. Mcdonald, are
the committee having charge Of the arrange.
ments, and are making every preparation for
the occasion. It is likely that an early day
next week will be chosen for the ceremonies.
We will give the particulars in day or two.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

MARRIAGE AT TRINITY CHuRCH.-A gay and
brilliant party we're assembled at Trinity Church
yesterday morning, to witness the marriage Of
Lieut. L. Thomas, son Of Adjutant General
Thomas, U. s. A., and Miss M. G. Bradley,
daughter Of W. A. Bradley, Esq, of this city.
The marriage ceremony was performed by the
rector Rev. G. NJ. Butler, after which, the hap.
py pair were congratulated by their numerous
friends, among whom was President Lincoln.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

MAKING PREPARATIoNs.-Th Government
have set to work an extra number of workmen,
fitting up shells, preparatory to their being
filled.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

PARApE.-The Georgetown division of en-.
rolled militia paraded on Wednesday afternoon,
under command of Major Hollingsworth, and
marched to the distributing reservoir on the
line of the Washington aqueduct, where they
were exercised in loading, firing, and other
martial exercises.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

ALARM OF FIRE.-The alarm of FIRE about
o'clock last evening was caused by the burn.
ing of chimney on Eleventh, near Il street,
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

Ice FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT.-The
schooner Sea Gull, Capt. Rowland, will leave
Providence the first Of next week, laden with
ice given by the Providence Ice Company for
the Rhode Island regiment at Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-05-17

The flag hoisted from the Zouave Armory
in Thorn's Hall, was subscribed for by the bust
ness men on Seventh street.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20
VOLUME 3. NUMBER ll9.

AN AFFReTIoNATE WIFE "A lit
tie circumstance, says the Troy Arena,
has just come to us through friend
of the parties, which we are tempted
to make public. 1t is as follows A
couple, very well known in this city,
are at present arranging terms for q
separation, to avoid the scandal Of
jndicious divorce, and friend has
been employed by the husband to me-
gotiate the matter. The latest mis-
sion. was in reference to a valuable ring
given to the wife, before marriage, by
the husband. What" said the in
dignant wife, do you venture to
charge yourself with such a mission to
me ? Can you believe that I could
tear myself from a gift which alone re-
calls to me the days when my husband
loved me /? No The ring is my only
souvenir ofhappiness forever Departed
lis all (and here she wept) that I
now possess of a once fond husband
The friend insisted. The lady suppi-
cated-grew obstinate threatened to
submit to public divorce as lesser
evil than parting with the cherished
ring-and at last confessed t6at-she
had sold ii sir months before.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20

Too Poor TO TAKE A PAPER. y
This is an excuse which we hear men
make for their neglect to supply their
minds with the food of knowledge
that can be derived from the columns
of a good newspaper Too poor to
pay one dollar and half year for
The transporting events of the world.
Too poor to pay three cents week
for the enlightenment of family in
uhe principles of virtue, mortality and
economy. Men who ere too poor
to take a newspaper viii remain
poor. They viii be always be poor
citizens. poor Christians, and poor
devils. They viii be to poor to
breathe Gods atmosphere if it cost
them a penny a year-and they would
be too poor to know anything above
four-footed animals, if a little know
ledge was forced upon them fee Of
charge BY the enlightened liberal, minds
with which they come into contact,
while they stumble along through life.
If the world was filed exclusively
with such men, it would be a disgrace
to the Creator
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20
gaet's Mpuk. :
Make Home bright and Happy

More than building snowy mansions,
More than dress and fine array,
More than domes and lofty steeples
More than station, power or sway
Make your home both neat and tasteful,
Bright and pleasant. always fair,
Where each heart shall rest contented,
Grateful for each beauty there.
More than lofty swelling titles,
More than fashions lurid glare,
More than Mammon's gilded honors,
More than thoughts can well compare
See that home is made attractive,
By surroundings pure and bright,
Trees, arranged with taste and order,
Flowers with all their sweet delight.
Seek to make your home most lovely
Let it be smiling spot,
Where, in sweet contentment resting,
Care and sorrow are forgot;
Where the flowers and trees are waving,
Birds will sing their sweetest song;
Where the purest thoughts will linger,
Confidence and love belong.
There each heart illsrest contented,
Seldom wishing for to roam
Or, if roaming still will cherish
Mem ries of that pleasant home.
Such home makes man the better;
Pure and lasting its control
Home, with pure and bright surroundings,
Leaves its impress on the soul
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20
Life Everywhere.

Under THIS caption deeply inter-
esting and instructive article appers in
the CorrshaU Magazine. Read it !.
Lite everywhere | The airs crowd
ed with birds beautifully, tender, intel
ligent birds, to whom life is song and
thrilling anxiety, the anxiety of love.
The air is swarming with insects
those little animated miracles. The
waters are peopled with innumerable
forms-from the animalcule, so small
that one hundred and fifty millions of
them would not weigh a graiu, to the
whale, SO large that it seems an island
as it sleeps upon the waves. The bed
OF the sea is alive with polypes, carps,
star-fshes, and with she'll animalcules
The rugged face of the rock is Scared
by the silent boring of soft creatures,
and blackened with count IS muscles,
barnacles and Imports.
Life everywhere | On tie earth, in
the earth, crawling, creeping, burrow-
ing, boring, leaping, running. If the
sequestered GOODNESS of the wood tempt
US to saunter into its checkered shade
we are saluted by the numerous din of
insects the twitter of birds, the scram
bling of squirrels, the startled rush of
unseen beasts, all telling how popu-
Ions is this seeming solitude. IF we
pause before tree, or shrub, or plant
our cursory and half distracted glance
detects colony of various inhabitants.
We pluck flower, anu in It's bosom
we see many charming insect busy
in its appointed labor We pick up
fallen leaf, and if nothing is visible on
it, there is probably the trace of an in
sect larya hidden in its tissue, and
awaiting its development. The drop
OF dew upon this leaf will probably
contain animals, under the microscope.
The same microscope reveals that the
blood-rain F" suddenly appearing on
bread, and awakening superstitious
terrors, is nothing bat collection of
minute animals Monas prodiqosa) ;
and that Of the vast tracts of snow
which are redeemed in single night,
owe their color to the marvellous rapi-
dity in reproduction of minute plant
(Protaccos ndualis). The very mold
which covers our cheese, our bread,
our jam, or our ink, and disfgures our
walls, is nothing but collection of
plants. The many -eolored fire which
sparkles on the snrface of summer
sea at night, as the vessels plows her
way, or which drips from the oars in
lines Of jeweled light, is produced by
millions of animals.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20
guterestiug Storg*
THE
OLD MANS
S T O r Y

| shall never forget the commence
ment of the temperance reformation
| was child at the time, of some ten
years of age. Our home had every
comfort, and my kind parents idol
lied me, their only child. Wine was
often on the table, and both my father
and mother gave it to me in the bot
tom of the morning glass.
One Sunday at church, a startling
announcement was made to our peo-
pie. knew nothing of its purport,
bnt there was much whispering among
the men. The pastor said that on the
next evening there would be meet
ing, and an address upon the evils of
incompetence in the use of alcoholic
liquors. He expressed himself igno-
rant of the meeting, and could not
say what course it would be best to
pursue in the matter.
The subject of the meeting came up
at our table after service, and ques
toned my father about it with all the
curious earnestness of a child. The
whispers and words which had been
dropped in my hearing, clothed the
whole affair in great mystery to me,
and was all earhestness to learn the
strange thing. My father merely said
it was a scheme to unite the Church
and State.
The night came and groups of peo-
pie gathered on the tavern step, and
/ heard the jest and laugh, and saw
drunken men come reeling out of the
bar room.
/ urged my father to let me go, but
he at first refused. Finally thinking
it would be an innocent qualification
of my curiosity, he put on his hat and
we walked across the green to the
church. / well remember how the
people appeared as they came in,
seeming to wonder what kind of an
exhibition was to come off.
In the corner was tavern keeper,
and around him a number Of his per-
sonal friends. For an hour the peo-
lrle of the place continued to come in,
till there was fair house full All
were curiously watching the door, and
apparently wondering what would
next appear. The parson stole in
and took his seat behind a pillar in
the gallery, as if doubtful Of the pro-
priety Of bis being in the church at
ell.
Two men finally came in, and went
forward to the altar and took theil
seats. All eyes were fixed upon them,
and general stiffness pervaded the
house
The men were unlike in appearance,
one being short, thick set in his build
and the other tall and we'll formed. =
The younger had the manner and
dress of clergyman, a full round face
and quiet, good natured look, as he
leisnrely looked around the audience
But my childish interest was in the
old man. His broad, deep chest, and
unusual height, looked giant like as he
strobe up the aisle. His hair was
white, his brow deeply SCARED will
burrows, and around his handsome
mouth, lines of calm and touching sad
ness. -
His eyes were black and restless
and kindled as the tavern keeper ut
tered low jest. His lips were com
pressed, and crimson flush went and
came over his pale cheek. One arm
was OF above the elbow, and there was
wide scar above his right eye.
The younger finally arose and sta
ted the object of the meeting, and
asked if there was clergyman pres
emit to open it with prayer. Our pas.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20

Too TRUE- When a rakish youth
goes astray, friends gather round him
to restore him to the path of virtue.
Gentleness and kindness are furnished
to win him back to innocence and
peace. No one would ever suspect
that he had sinned Bnt when poor
conGding girl is betrayed, she receives
the brand Of society, and is driven
rom the ways ofvirtue- The betray-
er is honored, respected, esteemed, but
there is no peace for her this side of
the grave. Society has no loving,
helping hand for her-no smile of
peace-no voice Of leye-no voice of
forgiveness These arc earthly NOR
talities unknown to heaven. There is
deep wrong in them and fearful are
the consequences.