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Washington Items

WAsHINGToN, March 2s.-No question was taken
by the Senate on the Convention proposed bv
Great Britain, to submit the determination of the
San Juan dispute to arbitration.
MIR. Nesmith submitted his views against it, and
was not willing to favor any mode of settlement
which involved the possibility of the loss of the
island to the United States.
Mr.. Sumner had intended to reply to the Ore
gon Senator, but the subject goes over till next
session.
Contrary to expectation, no nomination was
made by the President to fill the vacancy in the
Supreme Court.
5. 2. Hanscom was rendered the post of Secretary
of Nevada, of which Gen. Rice is Governor, but
preterring his position as journalist, he declined.
~ Mr. Archbold, late Engineer in Chief of the
Navy, yesterday received despatch from ex.Sena-
tor Mallory, offering him similar position under
the Confederate States, which he promtly de-
cned.
The statement that troops have been ordered to
lana at Fort Pickens is untrue. No such orders
have been, or will be, issued for the present.
james Il. Harvey, who was to-day confirmed
unanimously, land without division wa for twenty
years correspondent of newspapers North and
South, and one of the editors of the Philadelphia
North American. a bout dozen gentlemen con-
nected with the press have been appointed to for
eign missions and other prominent positions.
Joseph s. Wilson, late Commissioner General of
the Land Office, has been returned to his former
place as Chief Clerk of that Bureau.
The War Department has received the resigna-
ton of Capt. Josiah Gorgas, of the Ordnance De-
partment. This, it is said in army circles, is owing
to the influence of Col. Craig, Chief of Ordnance
IN having him superseded as Superintendent of the
Frankfort Arsenal by Capt. Maynadier, whose gen
reau, it is added, was not appreciated by the
Chief. ~ ''0
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Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND. March 20.-The Convention to-day,
in Committee of the Whole, defeated the amend
ments proposed yesterday. The vote stood At
to IA.
Mr.. Fisher moved to amend the first resolution
OF the report by striking out the words, the peo-
pie of each State agreed to associate with the peo
pie of the other States upon footing of exact
equality" and inserting ''each State acceded as
State and is an integral party, and its co-States
forming, as to itself, the other party" This was
rejected-yeas IA, nays ll3.
The first resolution was adopted
The second resolution was taken up. 1t reads:
"Atrican s,ayery is vital part of the social system
OF the States wherein it exists etc.
Mr.. Wise moved an amendment, inserting, after
the word exists, the words: "And of the political
system of the Federal Government" This was lost
Yeas 81, nays 80.
The resolution was then adopted, and the com
mittee rose and the Convention adjourned
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UTICA, N. y, March 27.-Wm. Anderson, of tn
hrm OF Anderson d Sons, HawknsvilIe was in
stantly Killed this morning at Holland Point in at
tempting to get on the cars of the Black River
Railroad when they were in mntinn
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ARTICLES TO BE IMPORTED FREE OF DUrY IN CUBA.-
The Diario de la Marina saws The Citv Couroils
ask of the Government as means to provide for
the scarcity of the articles of food to allow the free
importation of -four and corn meal, rice and lard,
without distinction OF country or vessels The
Didrio SAYS that some important measures have
likewise been proposed to the Government in order
to make some changes in the tariff, and particular
ly in regard to the aboshing of import and export
duties productions from and to Spain and ali the
Spanish possessions. The .Governmenti is disposed
to decide Immediately on the first part of the recon-
mendations from the City Council, and to submit
the other portion of it to the Government in Mad
rid,
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HOLIDAY STREET THEArRE.-This evening the
play of 7Ae stranger will be performed, and also
thrilling drama styled the Courier Of Lyons. Mr..
Eddy appears in the principal characters in both
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Ship News

NORFOLK, March 2S.-Arrived in Hampton Roads
parks Glenwood, thirty-fve days from Rio with
coiiee; Iaiua, fortytwo days from Liverpool, with
Goal; fannle Crenshaw from Rio; Bremen brig
Jason S rom Trinidad; ship Rapid one hundred days
days from Matanzas, '"''''
WITH n0, here ship Russia from Trone, Scotland
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OH Well EXplosiOn-Loss of Life
SARNIA, c. W., March 27.-Yesterday while two
men were drilling oil well near this place, the
gas exploded, killing one named Hiram Cook and
dangerously iniuring the other
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suspension bridge is now being constructed
by Mr.. j. Roebling over the Kentucky river, on
the Lexington and Danville Railroad, which will
have span of l,224 feet from centre to centre of
the towers, over cbasm 300 feet deep. When
completed, 1t will be the longest single span in the
world.
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The Stay Law of Missouri

ST. Louis, March 27.-The Stay Law. which
passed the Legislature on the 7th inst, has been
declared by the Supreme Court of the State as un-
constitutional, so long as it relates to contracts
made previous to the passage of the act.
The Legislature will adjourn sine de to-day
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WASHINGTON, March 28.-Tbe Senate tn. day CON
hrmed the nominations of Carl Schurz, of Wiscon-
sin, as Minister to Spain, in place of Cassius NJ
Clay, who declined; James S. Pike, of Maine, Min
lister Resident at the Hague; Cassius c. CLAY, Min
lister to Russia; Robert ~ Palmer of Pennsy lvania,
Minister Resident to the Argentine Republic; Jas
Z. Harvey, of Pennsylvania, Minister Resident of
Portugal; George G. Fogg, of New Hampshire
Minister to Switzerland; James H. Trumbull, Of
New Jersey, Consul at Talcahuano; Andrew B.
Dickinson, of New York, Minister Resident of Nj
earagua; Edward Jordan. of Ohio, Solicitor of the
United States Treasury; Benjamin F. Sherwood, of
New York, Engineer in Chief of the Navy.
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western Navigation
0LthVELakD' LIE March 27.-The screw steamer Ports
90 for Dunkirk. w '"Ae ~ var
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Receipts and Exports of Cotton-Freights

NEW ORLEANS, March 2S.-The decrease in the
receipts of cotton at all the ports, as compared
with last year, now reaches 100000 bales, and well
informed parties here and at Mobile predict that
the crop will not top over 3, 100000.
. The exports for the week from this port en-
braced 600 bales to England and II 900 to Havre
From Mobile the exports of the week included
$4,000 to England and 1900 to France.
Freights in this market ON cotton to Liverpool
are quoted at ZIG, while at Noble I'd. is the rate.
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Plus IN. appears to have abandoned all hope.
y our noble devotedness," he said lately to some
volunteers, sis now useless, for all is finished l
have already said the same to several bishops of
France, and to that Of Rennes in particular"
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Tennyson is engaged on an Idyl, the subject of
which is to be legend of the Round Table in King
u Tina
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Virginia LeuiSlnture

RICHMOND, March 2S.-The State Senate passed
a bill to-day for the transfer of the James River
Canai TO the French company. The rumors of the
transfer of the guns from Bellona Arsenal near
Richmond, to Fortress Monroe, was the basis of
resolution in the House to-day, protesting against
the movement of arms or the increase of arma-
ments by the government within the limits of the
State. Substitutes were offered and long debate
ensued, but no action was taken.
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The Legislature Of Illinois, intending TO pass
law to prevent fast driving over bridges, mas, IN
fact, passed law to prevent driving any amman or
Yehicle oyer any bridge in future az alI.
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Cororal winfeId Scott is said to be engaged in
;t;nr " rII II and accurate history of his own cam
nai9ns The second volume is believed to be COM
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The mate of the ship Benz Tucker was recently
tried in Boston, for heading up refractory sailor
in cask and giving him his rations through the
gerOus to be at large
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Departure of Federal Troops feom Texas
New ORLEANS, March 26.-The steamship Ari-
zona has arrived at this port with Brazos dates of
the 2ls. inst.
The steamers General Rusk and Daniel Webster
sailed on the goth, with the federal troops
The Arizona brought to Indianola Companies E
and G of the Second Cavalry.
There were no Federal troops on the Rio Grapde.
The State troops occupied the garrison
Indian depredations continue on the upper bor-
ders
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The Nashua Telegraph reports that gentleman
from Alstead, Cheshire county, who has measured
the snow which has fallen in that part of New
Hampshire this winter, makes it ten feet five
inches thus far, with lots more coming.
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= A court-martial is to be ordered on First Iieut
Reynolds, Marine Corps, attached to the Pawnee
at washington. The charge is disrespect to
superior. v
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According to the National Republican,, the PIT.
Herbert who is working to get Arizona out of the
Union, is the ex-Member of Congress from Califor-
MIA, who killed an Irish waiter at Wizards Hotel
in Washington five years ago
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LOOKING Our FOR THE JAPAN TRADE.-There is
before the Pennsylvania Legislature, bill to in
corporate the Ell Dorado Trading Company, with
capital of 10000 shares, of fifty dollars each.
The object of the Comgany is the extension of trade
and commerce between the port of Philadelphia
and foreign countries, particularly the Islands of
Japan, the Indian Archipelago, and the seaports
lying on the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and
the Eastern and Western coasts of South America;
and for the purpose of carrying on the business,
this Corporation authorized by the BILL to pur
chase, hold and dispose of all goods, wares and
merchandise, the products or exports of such
foreign countries and to purchase and hold for ex.
portation to said places, every kind of merchandise
manufactured product of any of the States of
the Union, and to receive products consigned to
them for sale, and to dispose of all products i'm
ported from foreign countries.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.-John Trump, of Finning
Creek, Dauphn county, Pa, was arrested month
or two since, charged by Geo Trump, his brother,
with having choked to death the wife of Samuel
Trump, another brother. George was also locked
up as witness, but, when Court time arrived, he
made his escape. Last Sunday morning be was
again arrested, and committed to Jail, where he
Will remain until the April term.
The Charleston Courier begs leave to ask the Ma
ttona Integencer and other organs of illconcealed
opposition to the South, whether the original Con-
sttution of the United States submitted to the
people in any State?
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Samuel Cooper, ex-Adiutant General U. s. Ar
my, appointed Brigader- eneral, commanding the
provisional army of the Southern Confederacy,
though the brother-in-law of Senator Mason, was
born in Massachusetts,.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 27.-Five hundred Mis-
sissippi troops passed through here for Pensacola
to-day They had military reception and were
enthusiastically received.
New ORLEANS, March 27.-Two companies of
Zouaves left for Pensacola to-day, for active ser
vice.
Mobile advices say that troops and mutations
constantly moving to Pensaco
Several companies expected from North
Alabama
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POISONED DREssEs.-The foreign correspondent of
the New York Evening Post says that three young
women employed by dressmaker at Nevers were
poisoned recently by particles of an arsoncal dye
inhaled by them in making up a dress of green
tarletan. A workman in mandatory of art6-
cial flowers in Paris, having been poisoned in like
manner by powder he was directed to strew over
some some green flowers by his employer, has obtained
damages from the latter
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Gotal..., 81 80 600
On eighteen millions, over million and quar-
ter premium!
The public debt has increased-is increasing
and bids fair, more and more to increase The
''premiums" paid will decrease on new loans, as
long peace prevails-but when Republicanism
may involve us in civil war, no one can foresee
Our debt now is $780, OO0-and we snail keep
'increasing debt" for years to come.-Nelo York
ErDreSS
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Voting down the Virginia propositions, and ap-
pointing j. r. Gddings to one of the most lucra-
tive posts in the Consul LISTS styled Republican
Peace Offerings by the Boston Courier.
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Photographic pictures have lately been taken in
London with Ways electric light. 1t is scarcely
possible to detect portraits so taken from those at
tanned with sunlight. Such pictures are sharp in
outline, and the toning is said to be excellent
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fire broke out, last November, in the cellar of
a candle manufacturer in Paris, in which were 200
tons of oil and great quantities of candles. The
doors and windows were closed tight and steam
was introduced from boiler by pipe, when the
flames Were eXtinguished in five minutes
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Artillery, has been detailed 10 tnlS post Inc
garrison consists of 100 all told, and if they
continue as diligent they have been, this noble
old fortifcation will be in as perfect order as any
other in the country.
The New CONSTITUTION OF GEoRsIA.-The new
State Constitution of Georgia, though differing
wholly from the old, makes but few essential
changes in the organic law of the State. The most
important of these alterations are the linking to-
geher in one Senatorial district of three contigu-
counties, without regard to size or population
for the purpose of reducing the number of Sena-
tors to Al; requiring the assent of twoths of the
members present to have the yeas and nays enter ed
on the Journal instead of ttoo members, as under the
old instrument. This change the Augusta Sentinel
terms, ga very effectual one to keep an inconve-
nient knowledge of their representatives vote out
OF the reach of the people," All elections by the
people are to be by ballot but all elections by the
General Assembly shall be UiUd Perhaps the
most important change is that changing the MODE
Of judicial appointments. Under the new system
Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts are to
be appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by
two-thirds of the Senate instead OF being elected
by the people and Legislature, as heretofore
Another clause, providing that the governor
shall have been a citizen of the Confederate States
twelve years. seems to preclude, the SentlileL 90
serves, everybody from being q candidate. We
cannot see It adds how anybody can have been a
candidate twelve years of Government which. Al
the time of election will not have been in exstenc,
twelve months. But that's small difficulty il
these times. l-
Voting down the Virginia Propositions ap
pointing j. h. Giddings to one of the most lucra
tive posts in the Consul LISTS styled Republican
Peace Offerings by the Boston Courier,
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NarIilse Movements OF the c. s,a.

SHIP NEWS.
arrived from Savannah ship Admiral, at IiverpooI
rom rom Mobile ship Lancaster, at Hamburg; from New
orleans ship Cambria, at Deal.
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FASHION IN i'5o.-At the time mention, hoops
were constantly worn ~ yards wide, which re-
were much used for trimming, never less than
three rows round the petticoat; so that, though
the SILK was slight the price increased by the
trimming. Then the heads all dressed in
laces from Flanders; no blondes course edging
used the price of these was high, but two suits
would serve for life; they not renewed but at
marriage, or some great event. Who could not
afford those wore fringes of thread. In those days
the LADIES went to church, and appeared on otuer
puohc occasions, lin full dress. row of them so
rugged out, taking place in the procession at the
opening oil the General Assembly, used to be spo-
ken OF by old people as fine show. When lady
appeared IN undress in the streets of Edinburgh,
she generally wore mask, which, however, seems
to have been regarded as simply an equivalent for
the vail OF modern times.-Domestic Annals Of
Scotland. -
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Messrs Denny Brothers, of Dumbarton, on the
Clyde, from whose yard large iron screw steam
er, the Hibernian, recently launched, have
another kindred vessel approaching completion, I,
and have also laid down the keel of third, for the
same firm. The vessels are to be employed in the
American trade.
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A Charleston correspondent informs Policeman
Kennedy, that fuses are NOW sent South in metallic
burial cases. This is an arrangement exquisitely
suggestive. 1t will be recOllected that Policeman
Kennedy, once seized lot of burial cases. but not
suspectins their contents, allowed them to be re-
shipped.
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correspondent of the Cork Southern ReDorter
wrtes:-Major Y Yeverton,i in his cross-examination,
is reported to have said that without gentle blood,
there could be no lady. Education, virtue, accom-
plishments, religion, were nothing without the
tie, since his great grandfather had a butchers
stall in. the town of Newcastle, county Limerick,
and his grandfather married his own cook; so be-
tween the butcher and the cook his blood must be
the real sangue azuleo of the Spaniard
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A correspondent OF the Franklin Journal states
that the use of superheated steam, varying from
45O deg. to 500 deg Fab, has greatly injured the
pistons and the valve faces in the English Pacific
mail steamers, the engines of which were built
by Randolph & Elder, of Glasgow.
The national Republican., 1861-03-06
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionsers

BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
VERY EXTENSIVE PAwNBROKER'S SALE
OF Unredsemed Pledges at auction. On Tues
day and Wednesday, March and 9, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, we shall ueli at our auction rooms, cofner
Seventh and D streets, . very large collection Of
unredeemed Pledges, comprising In part ~ h..
Extra fne gold and silver hunting case, lever,
and other watches, . ....... .rr.~ Fr
Gold neck and fob chains and brcsstpns,
Ladies' superior gsA pins and earrings, single
or 10 sets, ...
Plsin and fancy finger rings.
Together with an extensive variety Of iadtss'
wearing apparel, such A. 'IHfH+FfA
Blanket, Grape, and other shawls, rFnvEfg
Silk and other dresses, o.. -.r'F
Cloth capes and coats, furs, &c. .,
Gentlemen's wearing apparel In great variety
Also, revoivers, guns, and pistols,
And many other articles too numerous 70 emu
merate.
| The sale will commence with watches.
Terms cash. In specie.
ISAAC HERZBERG, Pawnbroker.
GREEN l. WILLIAMS,
| feb 2s-5t Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-03-06
BOOT AND SHOE MANDATORY.


TILE subscriber has the pleasure Of informing
l. his friends and former customers that he b
engaged in the Boot and Shoe manufacturing
business, with an entire new stock, such -
Melies' French Shoes, CATERS, Slippers, Paups,
&C., with superior stock Of Lemoines French
Calf-skins and all other materials for the msnw-
fscture of Gentiemen's fine Boots and Shoes, pur-
chased for Cash, and will be made up by the
best workmen, and sold at the LoOsst Oask
Prices, for Cash only.
To my former patrons, 1t is useless to say any
thing of my qualifications for the business have
again embarked in. To them, and 1.-The public
generally, will only say, can at all timss be
found at home, and ready to wait on them. Tho
one price rule will be strictly adhered to. Give
me call. JOHN MILLS, Agent,
Fashionable Boot aud Shoe maker, No
6O4 Pennsylvania avenue, between the
St. Charles Hotel and Adsms's Ex-
press Office, formerly under Browns
| Hotel.
p. s. have no interest in, or connection with,
any other store than the one am in, No. b04
Pennsylvania avenue. J. n.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-03-06

D. Whalen, drunk and disorderly, fined 1924.
John Haynes, same offence, fined $z.94.
7. johnson, free negro, profanity in the street,
fned 81 "a. w.
b. Eccleson, dsorderly in the street, fined
1894.
J. Sullivan, disorderly, fned Sl.6s.
L Miihel drunk and disorderly, fined $39I.
Il. Bogus, l.. Scbam berger, A. Bogus, and
W. Small, dsorderly, fined 81 So each.
G. kinhorn, profanity, fined 1924.
James Conway, drunk and disorderly, fined
$294.
David Shay, carving a concealed deadly
weapon, fined $2O.59.
The national Republican., 1861-03-06
Missouri Convention.

81. Louis, March 4.-The Hall was tasteful.
ly decorated to-day with national flags, and a
large eagle was placed over the Chairman's
stand. The lobby was crowded.
A committee of thirteen was appointed on
Federal arrangements.
The Convention is now engaged in discuss
ing the proposition to receive Mr.. Glenn, the
Commissioner from the State Of Georgia, with
a fair prospect of rejecting it.
The resolution appointing q committee of
three to inform Commissioner Glenn that the
Convention is ready to receive any commun.
cation he may have to make from his State,
finally passed-62 to 35.
Mr.. Glenn was then introduced to the Con-
vention, and read the articles of secession adopt.
ed by Georgia; after which, he made speech,
stating the causes which induced Georgia to
dissever the connection with the Federal Gov.
ernment, and strongly urged Missouri to join
his State in the formation Of q Southern Conted
Grafton.
The gentleman's remarks were greeted with
Kisses and hootings from the lobby, which the
Chairman failed to suppress.
The national Republican., 1861-03-06
UNION RESTAURANT,

Southeast corner Of Psnnsyironia avenue osa
Sirth street. sh
7NHE undersigned having taken the above ~.
L tablishment, it being completely remodslled
and reitted throughout, will open this day 10
his customers and the public 10 general.
The bar is filled with all the choicest brands
of liquors the market affords, % we'll - the best
Of ales, porter, cider, &c. ..
Tobacco, cigars, &C., Of the purest quality.
The eating bar has all the delcacies Of tho
season. that will satisfy the appetites Of all those
who nay favor them with q call with the best
of game, fish, fowl, &C. ,.l,t
Oysters served up in every style.
In fact, everything that the fancy Of the mind
may call for can be had at the ehortest notice
Prof. Prosperi's Band will give Grand Pres
Concert on Saturday evening, with brass and
stringed instruments. .. .I..s -.a .
JOSEPH 8. NORWOOD,
mar l-lwif RICHARD DOUGHERTY.