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The national Republican., 1861-02-07
COMMODORE ARMSTRONG.

The court martial upon the surrender of the
Pensacola navy yard sits tomorrow. The pub
lie will scrutinize the proceedings Of it.
The disclosures mads-iu New York by the
paroled prisoners landed there by the storeship
Supply, tend to establish the conviction that
Commodore Armstrong is to blame, not for sur.
rendering what it would have been a criminal
folly to have attempted to defend, but in not
transferring the marines and sailors under his
command to Fort Pickens. Lieutenant Stem.
mer had done this with the artillerymen, and
Commodore Armstrong should have done the
same thing with his force. 1t was the only al.
tentative, after determining that the navy yard
was not defensible. But, instead of this, he
surrendered the yard, and the marines and sail.
ors as well, leaving Lieutenant Slemmer to his
fate in Fort Pickens, with an inadequate garri.
son.
Commodore Armstrong is an old man, and
manifestly broken down. His remarks at the
time of his surrender, as reported in the Pen.
sacola Observer, we're most extraordinary. In.
stead Of condemning the acts Of the assailants,
VI iauieHbihs thc iooo VI q Pooitioh ihti W
his command, he was bemoaning his own pros.
poets of livelihood! Ok entucky, he said, had
no navy, and as the Union was dissolved, from
whom could he get a commission and salary
to support himself during the remainder of his
days His idea of a navy is that of an institu-
ton to maintain him; common idea enough,
but not the most fit one to be made prominent
on such an occasion.
1t seems that the storeship Supply which was
used to bring to New Y York the men surrendered
by Commodore Armstrong was, at the time,
under orders to convey provisions to the fleet at
Vera Cruz, which is not in condition for ser.
vice. from the lack of provisions. The com.
mander of the Supply, Henry Walker, is to be
courtmartialed for this disobedience.
The Supply has landed at New York twenty.
seven sailors and thirty marines, who ought
now to be in Fort Pickens.
tits stated that Lieutenant Slemmer retreated
into Fort Pickens, after consultation with Com
modore Armstrong, and promises of assistance
from him, and that he sent repeated requests to
be reinforced by the marines.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers

No. 526, corner Seventh and D streets.
TRUSTEES SALE of Household and Kitchen
Il Furniture.-On Friday, the 9Th jnstant, at
ten o'clock A. NJ, we will sell at the residence Of
lady declining housekeeping, No. 4s2 Pennsyl-
vaeia avenue, between Third and Four-and-a-
half streets, by virtue Of two deeds of trust, one
bearing date 10th May, 1860, and recorded in
liber j. A. s. 1893, folio 404, and the other bear
ing date the I'd of January, 1861, and duly re-
corded, and by order Of the trustees, all the
Household and Kitchen Furniture In the house.
We enumerate in part
Mahogony and Walnut Sofas, Chairs and Tables.
Mahogany Dressing and other Bureaus and
Washstands.
Mahogany Jenny Lind and other Bedsteads and
Washstands.
Feather Beds and Mattresses.
large lot of Bedding.
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware.
Ivory handle Knives.
Plated Castors, Forks, and Spoons.
Three ply, Ingram, and other Carpets and Oil
cloth.
Fine Refrigerator Cooking and other Stoves.
With large lot of other articles, which we
deem uu necessary to mention.
Terms All sums of and under $780, cash over
$40, a credit Of 80 and 60 days, for notes salts
factoriy endorsed, bearing interest.
GREEN & WILLIAMS,
feb a Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

Whatever dispute there may be as 70 who has
triumphed in the Virginia election, there can
be no dispute as to who has been beaten. The
secessionists are vanqushed, let who will be
the victors. Senators Hunter and Mason are
on their backs, and it is their seconds who have
thrown up the "sponge." They, at least, are
the men taken out Of the ring, even il there be
ambiguity as to the character of the successful
champions. And they have been taken out, so
besmeared with blood and dirt, and so soundly
pummelled and belabored, that to them per.
sonally it matters little by whom the punish.
ment was inflicted. 1t has been so thoroughly
done, that they will never show themselves again
inside of the ropes, and if they d :, nobody will
ever bet on them, at any imaginable odds.
Undoubtedly, the Union strength, as dis.
played on Monday, is to be estimated with some
allowances and deductions, in any calculation
for the future. Some men voted the Union
ticket, in the hope of concessions which they
will never get; others, simply for delay, and
because they wanted longer time before de-
Gliding upon so great step as revolution.
But, on the other hand, the secession strength,
as displayed on Monday, is not entirely reliable
for the future, and for two reasons. In the first
place, it embraced many who acted merely from
the belief that it was the popular side, and who
will not adhere to it in its overthrown condition.
The result has surprised verybody, and the eyes
of many secessionists will be opened to the
value of the Union, when they discover that
only few Of their neghbors are disunionists.
And in the next place, the secession battle was
not fairly fought by the secessionists, and they
received many votes to which they we're not en-.
titled, and which they cannot retain. They did
not present the real issue of breaking up the
Union but feigned one Of reconsructing"
it. They had theory Of saving the Union by
breaking it down, and of keeping along the old
Government by getting rid of New England,
which was made specious enough to carry many
voters OF course, after Mr. Lncolns inaugu.
ration, no such delusion will be possible, and
the question will then be plain one, of going
out of the Union, or Of remaining in it. And
when that question is made thus plain the
ranks of secession will be seriously thinned.
In the mean time, there are many causes op-
Grating to increase the Union strength. So far
as the anger at the election Of Mr.. Lincoln was
merely an outburst Of passion, as it largely was,
it is yielding to time, the greatest OF pacifca.
tors. And the experience of the seeded States
is curing delusions, ncurable in any other way.
What is going on in South Carolina and Louis.
lana, has not proved to be the entertainment
which was down in the bills. The poetical col.
oring is already all of, aud nothing is left but
the dry realities Of taxes, contributions, and
bankruptcy.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
GOSSIP FROM SPRINGFIELD.

The following gossipping dispatch, which
appears in the New York papers of yesterday,
may be taken for what it is worth
aspiring field, FEB. 6.-Horace Greeley re.
turned from the West this morning. This
afternoon he was called upon at his hotel by
Mr.. Lincoln. The interview lasted several
hours. Greeley urged a strict adherence to an
anti compromise policy, and is said to have re.
ceived gratifying assurances. His opinion as
to the Cabinet and other appointments was
freely solicited and given. He is known to be
strongly opposed to Cameron, and very much
interested in the appointment of Chase aud
Colfax. Colonel Fremont, he thinks, should
have the mission to France. Although Just
defeated in Albany, he did not ask anything,
either for himself or friends.
"Gov. Curtin has been invited to meet Mr..
Lincoln in Philadelphia.
"Another Indiana delegation, consisting of
J. l.. Smith, o. l.. Clark, and A. L. White, NJ.
c. is in town, to press Smith for the Cabinet"
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
BOOKS FOR THE TIMES,
AT FRENCH & RICHSTEIN'S,

27S Pennsylvania arenue.
Parton's Life of Andrew Jackson, 3 vols, cloth
price S..
Cotton is King, large svo, sheep, price So.
Life of Abraham Lincoln, l2mo, cloth, price 81.
Van Dykes Great Sermon, paper, 10 cents.
Hardee's Tactics, vols, price $l.5O.
Artillerist's Manual, SIS.
Field Artillery, price $3.50.
Bayonet Exercise, price SLIPS.
Sword Play, price so cents.
Rifle Practice, $l.75.
Cavalry Tactics, price $3.50.
Scotts Tactics, vols, price $3.50.
Jomini's Art of War, price Sl.25.
Military Laws of the United States, price 80 cents.
New Books Just Received.
The Shadow in the House, a new novel, by John
Saunders, l2mo, cloth, 81.
Marion Graham, or Higher than Happiness,
l2mo, cloth, price $l.25.
Romance of an Irish Girl, l2mo cloth, price 81.
The Dutch Dominic of the Catsklls, by the Rev.
David Murdoch, d. D., l2mo cloth, $l.26.
Any of the above sent free by mail on receipt
of price.
The usual heavy discount on all books bought
for cash from us.
A large and beautiful assortment OF Valen-
tines for 1861,
The trade supplied at New York wholesale
prizes. FRENCH L RlCHSTEIN,
jan 25-3w 278 Penn. av.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
TEXAS.

If the kilograms from New Orleans are reli.
able and are not misunderstood, proceedings
are taking place in Texas which are very high.
handed, and which can hardly fail to produce
civil war in that State.
Early in January, there was an election, upon
an unauthorized call, of delegates to a State
Convention. Nobody voted at this election but
secessionsts, and only about fourth Of the
whole vote of the State was polled. Neverthe.
less, this Convention assembled in the latter
part of January, has passed an ordinance of
secession, and has refused to submit this ordi.
nance to vote Of the people.
The LegishSxhich met on the 22d of
January, by proclamation of Governor Hous-
ton, instead of providing for a regular State
Convention, has passed law, legalizing the
action Of the irregular Convention.
fall this is submitted to, Texas is out Of the
Union, without her people having even con-
structive opportunity to say no.
The State Convention, which does the work
is mere party caucus of the secessionists.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
can be safely restored and that he report the

can be safely restored, and that he report the
facts to Congress.
The bill was passed-yeas l3l, nays 26.
Before the vote was announced, several gen.
tlemen gave their reasons why they voted for
the bill, namely, because there was no guard
against tho violations Of the mails; while those
who opposed it thought the bill would be pro.
ductive Of irritation, and that the seeded States
should not be required or expected to pay reve.
nue., while they were denied the benefit of the
postal laws.
The House resumed the consideration of the
report Of the committee ofthirty.three.
Mr.. Humphrey, of New York, made a speech
against compromises. He would enter into
mona with the secessionists and rebels. He
thought it would be better TO postpone any
action on the disturbing national questions
until the new Administration shall be inaugu.
rated. Then there will be a power to concen.
trate and lead public opinion. He looked for.
ward to the next Administration with steadfast
trust and cheerful hope. Then will come the
time for adjustment, in conformity with dig.
nifty, honor, and principle.
Mr.. Harris ofVirginia, in the course of his
speech, argued against the idea of recon-
struction Of the Union, and urged the Republi.
cans to accept the Crttenden proposition. Let
the friends of adjustment and Union stand
firm, and our troubles will be settled.
The House took recess till seven oclock.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Maynard, of Tennessee, made concil
iatory speech, and advocated the Critteuden
compromise.
Mr.. Wells, of New York, opposed the report
Of the committee Of thirty.three, and spoke in
opposition to slavery. He would not use coer.
cion against the seeded States, and resort
to force only as might be necessary for the in
terests of the country. If South Carolina should
be hungry he would feed her; if naked, clothe
her, and when she started to come back he
would meet her half way. He regarded the
interests Of freedom as incompatible with sla.
very.
The House, at nine o'clock, adjourned.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
VIRGINIA.

Upon the question Of requiring any ordinance
Of secession to be referred back to the people,
the majority is estimated at from forty to fifty
thousand.
OF the delegates elected to the State Conven.
ton, not more than one fifth are Secessionists.
The "Panhandle has gone en- masse for the
Union, as was expected.
We subjoin some details:
Fairtar-Dulany, Union, elected by l76 ma.
jority.
Ffederick-Messrs. Conrad and Marshall,
Union, elected.
Spotisylrania-John L. Marye, Union, is
elected by large majority over William S. Bar.
Bedtord-William L. Goggin, Union, is
elected.
Amherst-Garland,S Secessionst, is elected.
Loudoun-Janney and Carter, Union, are
elected. Union majority in Loudoun about
1000.
Clarke Hugh NJ. Nelson, Union, elected by
l24 ma jority.
Pesion-Unio, ticket elected.
Monongdlid-Two Unionists elected. (W.
7. Hill one of the successful candidates.)
Washington, (ex.Secretary Floyd's county,
Two Union candidates elected by 1000 major
ity
Hdlifdr-Thomas s. Flournoy, Union, is
elected. 1t is probable Bruce, Union, is also
elected though the contest between him and
Edmunds is very close.
Puldski-The Union candidate is elected.
Buckinyham-The Union candidate is elect.
ed.
Prince George and Surry-Tim. Rives, Union,
elected.
Tdylor-Unionist elected.
Wood-J. J. jackson, Union, elected.
P5ichdtdR and Susser-Each send Union del
egates.
Mecklenburg, Hanover, and Amelia-Seces.
sionists elected.
Princess Anne-Ex-G Governor Wise elected.
Mattheus-Montague, Secessonist, elected.
Roanoke-C. G. Tayloe, Union, elected by &C
majority.
Hdmpshire-E. NJ. Armstrong and David
Pugb, Union, elected by $50 majority.
Richmond city-Johnson and Mcfarland,
Union, and Randolph, Secessionist, certainly
elected.
Rockingham has elected Coffman, Lewis and
Gray, Union, by majority of two to one.
Shenandoah has elected Williams and Conn,
Secessionists.
Rockbridge has elected Dorman and Moore,
Union.
Lunenburg has elected a Unionist.
Madison has elected Secessionist.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
AT COST FOR CASH!
G EMS CLOTHING.

CONSISTING OF
Dress, Business, and Over Coats;
Doeskin, Fancy Cashmere, and Satinet
Pants;
Silk, Satin, Plush, Velvet, Cloth, Cas-
simere, and Satinet Vests;
At Reduced Prices for Cash.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
SUCH AS
Shirts, Drawers, Undershirts, Collars,
Neck Ties, Hosiery, Gloves, &c.
Hats and Caps for Gents and Boys
all styles in general use on hand.
Boots and Shoes of exclusively Winter
Styles, for Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, and Children.
GEO. G. HENNING,
Seventh street, near Smithsonian
feb 4-lw Grounds, Island.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
THE OFFICEHOLDERS.
The Baltimore Clipper says:

hS N'PP'' '"yo'
1t must, by this time, be manifest to every
man Of the smallest dscernment that dema.
gogues who aspire to some high position under
a Southern Conlederacy, and ofiicehoders under
the present Government, who hope to be kept
in their places under the neW one they desire
to see created, were originally the only movers
in the dangerous and destructive work of seces.
sion."
These are not the only incentives to seces.
sion, but they are prominent and efficient ones.
To give up the patronage they have so long
enjoyed, is for the Democrats, as repulsive an
operation as pulling teeth.
The U. S. officials at the South, and here,
hoped to be kept in without interruption, upon
the programme of reconstruction" But 90
they must and if they cannot brace themselves
up in any other way, they must take chloro.
form.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
A TRUCE.

The telegraph reported yesterday, that in
consequence of "truce" concluded with
Lieut.. Slemmer, of Fort Pickens, the Msss.
sippi troops had been Withdrawn from that
locality, and would return home to their anx.
ous families. 1t was added, however, that the
Alabama troops would remain until " reliered,"
and it was not explained, why they, too, did not
leave, in consequence of this famous "huce."
There can be, as we have innocently sup.
posed no such thing as truce" until there
has first been q war. A truce is a susper sion
of hostilities and where no blow has been
struck, and where no attempt at striking
blow has been made by anybody, what sort of
a" truce" can have been patched up?
There has been no fighting at Pensacola, or
any approach to fighting. There has been
plenty of swearing, and Dragging, and whisky
drinking, but no bloodshed. The threats have
been awful. The prowess Of Major Chase, the
commander Of the two thousand men to whom
poor old Commodore Armstrong surrendered,
has been described as terrific, and we presume
that pictures of him, with his sword and epau.
lettes, are now contemplated with silent awe
by thousands of people in the great cities, where
the heroes of the hour are always embalmed in
woodcuts. Even Ex-senator Mallory, not a
very belligerent man, caught the infection of
threateniAg, and telegraphed the President
that it would be impossible to restrain the fury
of Major Chase's men, if the Brooklyn was
sent to Pickens. But in all this time, there
was no gun fred. and no sword drawn, except,
perhaps, in gesticulatory way.
This thing Of backing out of quarrels likely
to be Improbable, has really become one ofthe
fine arts, and nowhere is it carried to greater
perfection than in the balmy regions upon the
Gulf of Mexico. In the present instance, these
gentle men, instead Of saying that they gave up
Fort Piekens as a bad bargain, promising more
kicks than coppers, have telegraphed this idea
of truce" all over the country. Ifit had MOI
been for the "truce," as they will inform thei
neighbors when they get home, they would have
taken the Fort in twinkling. Some of thu
officers, perhaps, are in the habit of reading
Chide Harold, aud they may even quote upol
the occasion the great poets denunciation o
the Convention of Cintra. 1t was this shame
ful d" truce' which robbed them of all their ex
pected glories.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
MARYLAND.-The Baltimore Patriot of las

MARYLAHD.-The Baltimore Patriot of last
evening, says:
can extra from the Easton Gazette gives
the result of the election held in Talbot county,
on Monday last, for delegates to the proposed
State Convention. There we're two sets OF can.
didates in nomination, and it was agreed be.
tween them that the question of Convention or
no Convention should be decided by the people.
We are glad to say that the result was largely
in favor of the Union canddates-every dis
trict in the county giving majorities for them,
except Easton, where the secessionsts had o
majority of ll3. In St. Michaels the Union
majority was 2l4, in Trappe 76, and in Chapel
%. The majority against Convention was
equally decided. This is certainly good news
for Talbot where the Conventionists thought
they had it all their own way"
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
WHO WANTS IT?

A NY person desiring to exchange property in
n Washington, for improved or unimproved
town and country property-including fine new
house, with all the modern improvements, fine
garden, fruit, shrubbery, &c.-in a thriving and
central location, in one OF the most healthful and
prosperous of the Northwestern States, can hear
of m opportunity by inquiring at this Office i'm
mediately. A place of five or ten acres, with
good improvements, in the immediate vicinity,
would be preferred; but would exchange for a
residence in the city. One with yard and gar
den preferred. feb 5-lw
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
BOARDING..

By the Day, Week, or Month, wih or without
Rooms
M RS. NJ. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lVl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 5O4 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east OF Third street, between the St.
Charles Hotel and Adams's Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot is now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
FORT SUMTER.

The newspapers have been filled for ten days
with various and varying versions of certain
I" ultimatunss," submitted to the President in
behalf of South Carolina by Colonel Hayne in
respect to Fort Sumter, accompanied with end
less statements of this or that probable reason
Of the delay in attacking that disagreeable
fortress.
We may be mistaken about it, but we doubt
If there is Q man upon the face Of this terra.
gueeus globe, who cares brass button about
any ultimatums " submitted by Colonel
Hayne.
The situation at Fort Sumter is a fixed one
fer . month to come. The flag which now
waves over it, completely checkmates the pre-
tensions of the South Carolinians to practical
sovereignty, and they will attack and take the
fort, atthe very first moment when they consider
the attempt practicable. 1t will not be rein
forced until after the 4th of March, and moth.
ing remains but the military question of the
power of South Carolina to capture it.
There is no political question about it, and
no question of negotiations here between Col.
Hayne and the President. The tendency and
various phases Of such a sham negotiation,
may afford covers for the wounded pride o
South Carolina, or pretexts to soothe the in
fiammatory impatience Of her soldiery. Blu
the fort will be attacked, at the first momen
when an attack is believed to be possible, anc
il the South Carolinians do not take it, it il
simply because they have not the power.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
CLARENDON HOTEL
r f S II A u r A N II.

pENJAMIN HOBBS begs leave to inform his
ID friends and the public generally that he has
taken and fitted up in a superior manner the
Restaurant at the southeast corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Sixth street. He will ut all
times be prepared to serve all who may favor
him with call, with the best Wines, Liquors,
aud Cigars, as well as Oyrters, Came and other
delicacics Of the season. Star.] feb Aim
The national Republican., 1861-02-07

POSTAL SERVICE IN Seeded SrArEs.-It
will be seen by our Congressional synopsis that
Mr.. Colfax, the chairman Of the Post Oaice
Committee, has carried his bill in respect to
postal service in the seeded States through the
House by an overwhelming majority. He
changed it in form, but not in substance, before
it was passed.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07

The CoSrEREScE.-Nothing has transpired
Of the doings of yesterday, and for the reason
that dothing was done. Some of the State del.
egations have not yet arrived, and it will be
two or three days before the Virginia election
is fully talked over.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07
G. II IL L 8

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Pictures of deceased persons taken.
~ If you want a picture worth S., call
on O. Hill, where you can get II for rs cents.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07

D% We notice statement in the New York
prints, that the Treasury Department has re-
ceived notice this week of the seizure at New
Orleans, of the cutter Washington, which was
undergoing repairs" How much more money
is to be spent, in putting things in good order,
for the use Of the rebels?
The cutter McCleland, when seized, had just
been thoroughly reftted.
When the Ship Island fort was seized on the
goth of January, large force was at work upon
it, under the pay of this Government.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07

TIE SExArE.-Mr. johnson, Of Tennessee,
completed his admirable speech yesterday. It
is said that. Messrs. Wigfall and Lane intend
to reply to him today.
The national Republican., 1861-02-07

The President has made the following nomi-
nations to the Senate, viz T. D. Wheaton, for
United States Attorney for New Mexico; ].
b. Howe, for Marshal Of the Northern District
Of New York; and Henry R. Corbin, Assistant
Judge Of Utah.