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The national Republican., 1861-08-01

Wanted Wanted Wanted!
WANTED, few more first rate men to fill up
w company for the first regiment District
Volunteers. Persons wishing to join will report
without delay at No, 499 Seventh street, second
story, opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
July si-2t (star) H, II. KNIGHT, Captain,
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

BOYS CLOTHING.
WE have received within the lest dag CT two
w large assortment Of BOTS SPRING
CLOTHING, embracing sii styles OF low-priced,
medium, and fine qualities, which We are selling
at very iow priess for cash,
WALL, STEPHENS, 4 CO.,
ssa Penn. avenue, between Ninth
may a. and Tenth strssts
The national Republican., 1861-08-01
SPECIAL NOTICE.
s UNDAT TRAIN.

IN D A TR RAIN.
N and after Sunday, 2sth July, there will be
~ but one Sunday daily train
Leave WASHINGTON at 2.30 P. NJ. for NEW
YORK and PHILADELPHIA.
From New York and Philadelphia, arriving in
" Washirgt at 6l0 A. NJ
J. A SCOTT,
July 20 General Manager.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

SMITHS, No. 4s0 Seventh street, Is the hest
~ place In town 10 bay Clothes, Furnishing
tf00da, Nate and URpa fah 2a-Rm
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

SOLDIERS
SIGHT DRAFTS
ON THE NORTH
pOUGHT AND SOLD, in Gums 10 suit army
ID officers and soldiers.
Uncurrent money wanted
SWBENY, ,RITTENHOUSE, FAINT, & CO.,
Bankers, Pennsylvania avenue,
July 2o-tf Near Browns Hotel.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
TNHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be-
tween G. L. Sheriff and J. B. Dawson, is this
day dissolved, by mutual consent. G. l.. Sheriff
will continue the business and settle all accounts
G. l.. SHERIFF,
jug 81, 1861 J. B. DAWSON.
July 3o-3t
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

WANTED-A white siTl &c dc house-works
w inquire at Nc. 247 FeaasTiTa2is aToau9.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01
100000 lbs.

100000 lbs.
WTANTED-the above amount OF rough TALL
w LOW and GREASE for which the highest
market price will be paid.
For sale-l5O,O 900 lbs. SOAP and CANDLES,
cheap for cash, at the " National Soap and Cam
die Works, =" Green street, on the Canal, George
town, D. c. G. B. JEWELL,
july 2l-lm Proprietor,
The national Republican., 1861-08-01
FROM TEXAS.

FROM TEXAS.
NeW York, July 3i.-The Tri6iu.s's special
Washington correspondent says: ave learn
from credible source that Fort Fillmore, in
Texas, has been reinforced by ten companies +;
also, that Colonel Csnby has fitted out such ex.
peditions against Fort Bliss, now held BY In.
dians, as to make ,ts capture certain"
The national Republican., 1861-08-01
REPORTED FIGHT IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
(Doubtful,)

(Doubtul.)
Clarksburg, Va., July Cove have excit.
ing rumors here to-day, of an engagement be.
tween Colonel Tyler, Of the seventh Ohio reg.
iment, at the head of 1000 Virginia troops,
and Governor Wise, at the head Of 1000 reb.
els, at Bullstown, in which 600 of our men and
l,500 of the enemy were killed. Wise is re.
treating.
give this ior what it is worth. If the re.
port is true, the campaign in Western Virginia
is virtually ended.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

BURNING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
DEPOT AT PITTsBURG.
Pttsburg, July 30.-The Duquesne depot
Of the Pennsylvania railroad accidentally
caught FIRE this afternoon, and was entirely
consumed with all its contents. It is supposed
that all the oil in the basement is consumed,
with ten freight cars and a quantity of goods,
supposed not exceeding $4,000 in value.
The depot was valued at 100000. The
insurance is large, but has not been ascertain
ed. A number Of houses in rear alley, oc.
cupied by poor families, were destroyed. None
but goods for Pittsburg were destroyed. No
interruption to the business of the company
will result.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

CRIMINAL CoURT-The Boyd Case I ester
day morning Judge Crawford, in the case against
Charles Osborn, Hugh Myers, Robert Rollins,
John o. Lusby, Francis Low, Walter Nichol.
son, Samuel Howell, Jeremiah Carter, and
John H. Murphy, charged with the murder Of
Cornelius Boyd on the 2sth of April last granted
the instructions prayed for by the counsel after
they had been slightly modified. The case
was, at twenty minutes past twelve o'clock,
given to the Jury, who retired to their room, but
at the hour of adjournment they had not re-
turned verdict.
The case Of Richard Evans, charged with the
murder of John H. Howard, was, on motion,
continued to the next term,
William h. White, colored, vas then tried
on the charge of stealing bacon from j. B.
Haw. Found guilty, and sentenced to eight
months in jsil,
MORE SECESSION VIILAiNT.-On Tuesday
a party of about thirty rebel cavalry went tc
the premises of the Hon. G. H. Upton, in Fair
iax county, Va, mile this side of Falls Church
and stripped the house of furniture, &C., carry
ing it of, together with three slaves, the prop
erty of Mr., Upton's son-in.law, Mr.. Throck
morton, clerk in the Patent Office. The
party vas headed By brother of the lattel
-antlo1nan, 20 member of the secession troop,
who protessed to claim the property as hi.
cwp. Two of the negroes subsequently, escaped
nad brought information Of the fact to Mr.
Cp.on's residence, in Georgetown,
TaE Lz7EE.-The Presidents levae, nigh
before last, was very largely attended. particu
isrly by the military. Most of the Cabinet, an'
. large number of members Of Congress, wer'
also present. The President and lady wer'
poth in their usual good spirits, and receive'
their guests NTH thst uTbsnity and esae 10
Thicn they are P-o-erbiai.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

THE MISSOURI STATE CONVECTION.
Jefferson City, July 3l.-The State Conven-
ton has declared vacant the Offices of Cover
nor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of
State. The seats of the members of the Gen.
eral Assembly are also vacated.
The Convention adopted, without material
alteration, the report Of the committee Of eight
members. The Convention will, to-day, ap-
point Provisional Government.
THE REBELS COMMITTING DEPREDATIONs IN
IOWA.
Burlington, Io'oa, July 3l.-Advices from
the Missouri line state that the rebels from
Missouri have crossed the boundary, and are
engaged in killing and burning. A train Of
Federal troops has started with men and arms
to prevent more outrages.
The national Republican., 1861-08-01

SOUTHERN ITEMS Uid LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, July 3O.-Judge Catron, of the
Supreme Court, has returned to Nashville.
The Richmond Bank Convention has ad.
journed, after advising the Confederate Gov
ernment to issue $780, 100000 Treasury notes.
Mr.. Toombs has resigned the State Secre-
tsryship, and Mr. Hunter, of Virginia, suc-
ceeds him.
The Memphis Appeal urges planters to keep
their cotton at home, fearing that its concen.
tration at Memphis will be a temptation to the
enemy.
GREAT EARTHQUAKE AT ANrIGUA-Two THOU.
SAND LIVES LOST.
Boston, July 30.-Captain Hunter, Of the
steamer Della, from St. Thomas, at Halifax
says it is reported there that Antigua has
been nearly destroyed by an earthquake, and
1000 lives lost.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

the Yankee editor Captain TAnsil has been iostsred,
fed aud honOred by the United States Government aud
therefore be bound in honor to devote bis life 70 s
servicel There might be some doubt OF this even
the Government that is was the same as the Govern
ment that pas but in truth, nothing survives but the
name It is conceded, however, that for the pay ra
TONS and honors, which he received from the Govern
ment, he made ample compensation by bis services he
contributed largely the conquest of Cafornla-a Of
which the Yankees claim to belong to themselVes-snd
that vast region of gold ia worth than all the saa'
res of all the officers of the navy for many years past
That should at least balance accounts and entte Capt
Tansin to a receipt in full.
This brave patriotic and true man, 1t appears, when be
arrived in Boston, Yves arrested and has been
thrown into State prison in New York by order OF the
Washington despotism Let not the fact be forgotten
day Of reckoning will come when these tyrants will
have mighty load of guilt to atone for.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
Camp Byron, Sept. Sd, 1861.
N.B.-0ther papers requested to copy.
FROM CALIFORNIA BY PONY EXPRESS.

OursR STATION Pacific Telegraph Line, 95 miles West
OF Fort Kearney, Aug S0-rhe Pony Express passed
here at o'clock Ah with San Francisco dates to the
2lst.
Elch OF the three political parties has nominated a
third candidate for Congress- in accordance with the
statement Of the Secretary Of the Interior that California
under the census is entitled TO three members instead Of
two.
Relief committees, composed of former residents Of
New York and most of the New England States and
Michigan are organized in San Francisco for the purpose
of receiving subscriptions to aid the families OF volunteers
from the States named.
The body Of Terence Bellew NcManus, one of the
Irish exles of ls4S shipped to-day by the Uncle
Sam for Ireland via New York. The Irish residents Of
San Francsco Joined in grand funeral demonstration
previous to placing the body on the steamer.
There are said to be good many sympathzers with
Secession in Nevada Territory. They keld Convention
at Silver City the 2Sh and adopted resolutions reaf
rmiDg the Breckenridge Baltimore platform, in favor Of
the preservation Of the Union the duty OF the Territory
10 Weld obedencs to the constitutional acts of Congress-
recoouzing Mr.. Critienden's Compromise az sound
Union formed in peace not 10 be- maintained by force
t.st Il was the duty of the General Government TO esab
lish branch mint and to provide for entering lands
and TO leave the mineral lands TO private enterprise
Also the following:
been guilty of violation Of tho Constitution, and an
usurpaon Of power in borrowing and appropriapg mo-
new raising armies and increasing the navy without the
authority OF Congress- and that such acts are dangerous
10 liberty and tend to convert the Government into
military despoism.
Only twenty delegates were present.
Judge Crad, baugh and Judge Bryan, OF Carson, and
J. Williams of the Enterprise newspaper, have announe-
ed themselves candidates for delegates TO Congress
from Nevada Territory
The steamer Oortes from Portland Oregon, with dates
to the l6b brings report that all the Indian tribes east
OF tho Cascade Mountains including tbs Nez Perces are
preparing for war upon the whites
Miners we're leaving the Nee Perces region, and mum.
Der Of murders reported.
The Portland Times, commenting on the news, says
there are between five and six thousand people in the
Nez Perces section Of tie country but they poorly
armed and should the different tribes Of Indians join
together and make upon the whites as 1t reported
they will do we fear that before and ammunition
reach them lhey will be obliged to reach the mining
giol for the winter.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
A MEDICINE FOR THE ARMY.

To the Editor Of the Wig:
As quinine is scarce and costly would call the atten
ton Of our army physicians to the anperodic proper
ties of the Apocynum Oannsbinum or Indian Hemp, Of
the US Dispensatory. In the Monthly Stethoscope
and Medical Reporter for January, 1887 invited the
attention Of the medical profession to the virtues Of this
plant Ia the cure Of ntermittents since which time il
has been extensively used and highly extoled. For
quar,au and anomalous ntermttents think il is pre-
ferable to qunine. The root is the part used It may
be given in pill to the extent Of six or eight grains ct
DOSE Il may also be used 10 decocton Infusion or tine
ture The last mode is think, the best It is so in.
Intensely bitter that many prefer to take 1t 10 pills. 1t
need no. be mistaken for Asclepias at first did
ION account Of It's laotescence property common to
the two families Of plants. The Apocynum has branch
ing STEM that of the Ascleplas is simple The Apocynum
lwers in June and July, and a. that period Of the year
infested with fly said to be highly vescitng. At this
season (septemberl it may be recognized by two pods
about the zs Of crow quill aud three four inches
long, penduous from single stem. Although Indian
Hemp csed also milk weed is diuretic csthartic and
eme,c it il not likely disturb the stomach bowels
10 doses that are sufficient to cure intNrments Should
nausea however, result from its use It be corrected
By uniting it with opium or laudanum, large dose OF
which, administered two hours before the paroxysm,
will often arrest the disease ITSELF and Is useful ad
unct to aniperodics when properly timed. Ny friend,
Dr. Peterfsli Trent Of Richmond city, has given the
Apocynum an extensive trial. and has borne testimony,
in publication in Georgia Medical Journal to its great
utility in the cure of in.ermittents
This medicine Is very popular in our cavalry corps,
seven Of whose members physicians. II physicians
will give the Apocynum fair Trial. am sure they will
concur with me- in the opinion that it is Of the most
valuable of our indigenous medicinal plants.
RICHARD s. CAUTHoRS, II. D.,
Captain Essex Cavalry.
Camp Byron, Sept Sd, 1861.
Nd n.ho, ana,a ,aouaatad IN nonv
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
A Whee,ing Company.

There is In the army Of the Potomac company
composed of cin.ens Of Wheeling, commanded by Capt
Sarvar. It was with Gen Johnston at Harpers Ferry
went with him to Manassas and shared In the peris AID
glory Of that day. The members Of this company are OF
The best population of Wheeling They had to leave that
city one at tim it by stealth, and without be-
e able TO bring with them such equipments as they had
for the war In fact the clothes OF Of them which
60. as far as Cumberland I'D seized and con6scat
oi BY the enemy bxes and cut off from all the resour-
ces they had at home they entirely dependent onth
public for the clothing ssary to their comfort We
th there il no company in The service, which prefers
Stronger claims special consideration than this does.
Toe city of Richmond any county II Eastern Virginia
would do bs couuy service and itself honour by adopt
this company as It's own, aud forthwith providing for
l. good, comfortable supply Of clothing from head to
foot We throw the suggestion in the hope that
will be promptly acted upon by some of our patriotic
counties. The same amour, of money could not any
where find investment on more meritorlous Objects
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
A kootIess Errand.

"a few days ago tao gentlemen arrived in this city
from a Southern State, having made quincy Of many
hundred mes and of risks to ask the North this
sutl but significant question "WHAr DO roc MAN TO
pogn
This is the introduction to long editorial from Gree
leys Tri6Uas TEE worthy philosopher is good deal
puzzled what answer to give. He admits these Union
missionaries have right to demand categorical re-
spODse-,o know whether the North intend, peace and
submission 10 JsH. Davis or interminabe war. They
are in great trouble at home but arc willing to risk
everything RESET the Davis dsposm which tolerAtes
habeas corpus and freedom OF pres if the North will
only stand by them. But if the North meditates sur
rondsr they viii home once and make the best
terms they can for themselves. They won't expose
themselves 10 dessrion and betrayal Therefore they
demand to know Peace or WARP
Greeley eouiessss that the signs are equally The
shisatier meetings he says on the increase, aud
justify suspicion OF the ultimate action Of the North
These nest1gs and I'll who uphold them should be ex-
terminated instantly inspire the Union missionaries
Ct the South with ience in the North Unless thu
Is done a: ores he rather coucedss the wisdom Of the
two pilgrims returning bone as soon as possible, and
making their peace with JEFF Davis.
The philosopher adds
"rhere are amoeg Us many people Who believe that
for forty Yeas the North has been 10 an attitude OF sub
servieney to the dominant power of the South" &C.
Yes, ytu villain, and In attempting to throw of tina,
domination, you have committed an act Of insuyree ton
for which you be sOun6ly tbrashed We will teach
you vulyarans your proper places ard duties and
folly Of iHsHreeHg sgainst the meh onored authority
Of your bettersl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
HE BATTLE OF SUMMERSVILLE.
900 Union Troops Surrounded by
3,lO0 Rebels.
THEY BRAVRLY FIGHT THEIR WAY OUT
TIE REBELS DECLINE THE OFFER.
DREADFUL HAVOC IN THEIR RANKS
he BMbariani

In looking into the details which follow this pompous
display Of capitals, we find it stated, that "the Federal
forces we're surprised breakfast attacked In front and
rear, cut their way through, then scattered but soon
formed again and fred but received no reply or pursuit
from the enemy and continued their retreat Not
200 are missing"
When the English took possession Of Shanghai, the
Governor of that city, after aiunng bis banners, and
beating his gongs and dscharging his stinkguns, re.
treated precipitaey In bis report to the Emperor he
stated THE barbarian eye so awed and terrified,
that he Immediately vomited huge clouds Of smoke and
6,., and withdrew instantly from the disgusting
scene"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
HANDSOME PRESENT.

Captain VIM II. Payne, of the Fauquier Black Horse
was in town on Tuesday, and wearing beautiful and
costly pair of spurs made of solid silver which
presented to him by a citizen of New York, as test
mouia Of his services in behalf OF the liberty and ndo
peudence OF the South. Cipwin p, We believe has not
even personal acquaintance with the gentleman Who
presented lhe but he will nevertheless wear them gal
hntly and prove to him and the world that be well de-
sersed tbem- Wnyrfafon Eao,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
FaitOrl

The Yspkses are investing old terms Of cpprobrium
With virtues Elsewhere We copy 'he history of
traitor" which its face high an euogium rny
man could desire. With the perversion of the moral
sense characteristics of Yanksedom, Captain TaDsll,
native virgiui.n, is charged with treachery and ngrs
iaie for resgnicg his post in the United States navy
sikh the supposed intent of devotng his services to bis
native Safe As 10 the question Of treason that We
would rot discuss with Yankee The question Of in
gratitude solved By the narrative, which comes from
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

river DC they do, and II the mixture Of the war aud
slaveca.cblng departments Of tbs Government took place
there It must have been for the cake OF conoistpg
these scret traitors Allow say that this course,
or DC lcy" which makes such people only despise the
Government the more Is not SO honorable eIpedient
"a that whose policy Is simple strength and authority.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

MUSICAL Toua-We notice by the Charleston papers,
that Sguor Torriani, the accomplished musician, Who
was orchestral leader of the Parod Opera Troupe while
they were in Augusta intends to become citizen and
resident of the South. He also proposes 70 get mp
Troupe composed Of the best musical talent-and, in
deed has already nearly perfected such organic ion,
preparatory extended tour through the Confeds-
rate States irving concerts tE..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
More Gongs.
We find the following in late number Of the Trbuns
published ct New York
A POWERFUL SPY.

pupurntu ~ No" AWh
A POWERFUL SPY.
To the Editors of the N. Y. Tribune.
Sra As from every indication in and around Wash.
pgton the country may acticpate busy times both with
the Army and Navy, IL may not be amiss to devise
means for the OF making observations which, from
ia simplicity and trhng cost may be of Importance
Ny plan is adopt the Of the obscura such
as now on exhibition at Fifty ninth street aud Broad
way near the Central Park, which reflects q smooth
surface every object within range Of three mies like
elevation Of 10 feet objects no larger than dog
could be plainly at 10 miles distance. The whole
apparatus could be carried by horse, and at times
like these when large amount is being expended for
baooupg, which is very doubtful mode at best the
above few remarks may be Of USE and should you deem
them worthy Of notice, you insert this and any fur
Their information will be cbeerfuly given by
Yours respectfully, GEO. RAPHAEL,
No. los iliiam street.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

Jim Lane who sep. at the White House. till Mrs. Lin
coin threatened to leave is trying to raise regiment in
Kansas. He made speech and told his hearers, that
they may have imagined themselves in danger heretofore
but the reality Is upon them now. He wanted 1000
men for active duty and would fog any man, who ever
took prisoner
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

spusKY woxAs-The Asheville, n O., News says
that fellow named Virgins, up in Yancey county,
expressing his sympathy for Lincoln and venting his
treason in abuse of the Southern Confederscy when
Mrs. Needy knocked him down with chair, and pun.
melted him well and would probably have pounded his
liz, out of him, had not one interfered The News
thinks that accompany Of such would whip all the
tories In the South.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

SUGAR PRospEoTl-Thc New Orleans True Delta says
the prospects are unusually favorable for heavy crop
Of sugar this From every portion OF the sugar
growing region the same welcome reports are daily re.
cs,ed; and should no Tempest or premature nipriog
frost intervene safe to predict larger harvest than
has ever heretofore been gathered in Louisiana.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
To CoRRESPoNDENTs.

- Lsts-s on hHsiaSss must be addressed 70 he"Edfsor
As Thtg." ~, -.,,..X
ADO ssytea bota sides Of az paper s0i not be puossSi
- ~. 4 a 80. IN , ~ sslang ought 70 BE- faOiCa 10 az
~ ,,t "a 70 BE- departed PROM, O6sHdy notices eSesed
tng syii lines chrged 5or as Gd reTt1seraeHt
- We caHo, rHfetts % rsfsT-s rejected ooaHssn'cdons
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
REACTION In KENTUCKY.

Numbers Of gentlemen, who have returned to this city
(says the Memphis 4pDsa) from various parts OF Ken
tacky within the ast les days. bring Is the most graft
flying nel gence Of the reaction which has recently
meuced to sweep over that State We are rel ably in
formed that Lrcolnsm is doomed for The future smoug
her people, everywhere outside Of that miserable sink.
hole OF submssionism-L ousvilIewhe traitors like
Guthrie, Prentice and Harvey hold temporary sway
The Confederate flag is said along the ralrosd
line from the Ohio TO the border Of Tennessee and
newborn ENTHUSIASM has suddenly seized upon the peo
pie, which promises to very soon consolidate political
sentiment 10 favor Of the South Shouts or the patriot
Davis which month ago wonld have been dangerous.
now make the welkin rirg 10 every town. ooanty and
community and the cry giiEs ground, for teverance
from the expressions Of abolition tyranny.
better day, believe, Is dawning upon the State Of
Boone and Clay.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
Ala Chin oise /!

The N, Y Tribune thus introduces an account of the
very handsome affair at Cross Lanes where Gen. Foyt
cut up and scattered to the four winds Regiment o.
the Bibarians:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
INDIANA SPEAKING OUT.

The Cincinnati GasSt6e, in 1t ia correspondence
throughout ndapa been forced to admit The fact that
King Lincoln has full sway in that State. Also that
the Democracy reused TO the objects OF struggle,
and are speaking out.
At Banbridge, Putnam county, Ind, on the 23i,
grand Democratic rally made and strong peace reso
lItors adopted; also resolutions tcnou1cag Abes IN
holy Hon A. johnson, State Senator, and o;hes,
addressed the meeting.
At Franklin, lad, st larger aud more enthusiastic
meeting was held and addressed BY the Hol. John q.
Davis Thos. A. Hendricks, ard Others. The cores.
pendent of the Gazte admits thst these meetings wtro
calculated to excite opposition 10 ie tjr,s Of toe gov.
eminent TO suppress" Tree people.