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The national Republican., 1861-03-26
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auotioneers.
auction Of Splendid Furniture.


TTNHE subscribers offer at Public Sale, on
l. WEDNESDAY, the third day Of April next,
at ten o'clock A. NJ, the entire Household and
Kitchen Furniture Of Mr.. John Calvert In his
former residence, No. 26l ! street, First Ward,)
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, Of
this city, lately occupied by Capt. John Withers,
Assistant Adjutant General United States army.
The Furniture in Rosewood and Walnut was
made to order In Philadelphia the Carpets and
NJ rrors imported from France, and consists In
part Of
Parlor Sets in Rosewood.
Velvet and Satin Damask Draperies, with
Lace Curtains s)-Sssin De Laine.
Large French Mirror-Plate 81 by 80 inches.
Secretary, Bookcases, Etagere IN Rosewood.
Administer Carpets and Rugs-imported, and
made to order.
Chamber Sets in Rosewood and Walnut.
Superior Feather Beds, Spring and Hair Mat
tresses Of best quality.
Asuperior assortment of Gut Glass, China, and
Crockery Ware, and articles too numerous to
mention.
Terms cash, in current fun's.
GREEN & WILLIAMS,
Auctioneers.
The attention Of the ladies and gentlemen Of
Alexandria, Georgetown, and Washington, and
the public in general, Is respectfully invited to
the above Sale. We deem any comment relative
to the superior quality and style of the Furni-
ture superfuous; suffice to say, we believe 1t to
be equal If not superior to any Furniture offered
for sale in Washington.
GREEN l. WILLIAMS,
mar 26--d Auctioneers.
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OFFICIAL.
TRsAsuRY DEpARrnnSr,
March ~. 1881

March ~, 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received At
this Department until twelve o'clock, noon, Of
Tuesday, the I'd day of April next, for eight
million dollars of the stock of the United States,
to be issued under the act Of Congress Of the 9Th
Of February last
This stock will bear interest at the rate of six
per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually, on
the FIRST days Of January and July in each year,
and will be reimbursabe in twenty years from
the first day of January last.
The proposals should be endorsed on the.sn-
velopes, " Proposals for loan Of 1884," and be
addressed to the Secretary Of the Treasury,
Washington, D. @. They will be opened and
decided at the time above stated.
No offer can be accepted for any fraction Of
one thousand dollars, nor will any offer be con-
sidered unless one per centum Of its amount Ii
deposited with any Depositary Of the United
States, subject to the order Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury. The certificate of such deposit
must accompany each proposal. All offers for
stock under this notice must be unconditional,
and contain no references to any other ofsr.
The offers must state the sum offered for each
hundred dollars of the stock.
Bidders for this stock, whose offers shall be
accepted must deposit the amount offered and
accepted with the Treasurer of the United States,
or with the Assistant Treasurer at Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, or St. Louis, or with the De-
positary at Cincinnati, on or before the fifteenth
day Of April next. Should any successful bidder
desire to deposit at any other point, his request
to that effect will be duly considered.
Upon the receipt, at this Department, Of cor
tifcates of deposit with the Depositaries above
mentioned, certificates Of inscribed stock will be
issued to the successful bidders or their assigns,
in sums of one thousand, FIVE thousand, and ten
| thousand dollars, at their option. Inscribed
stock so issued will carry interest from the date
of the deposit of the money as above stated, and
will be transferable on the books Of the Treasury
agreeably to the regulations of the Department
Should any successful bidder desire certificates
| of stock with coupons Of the semi. annual inter-
est thereon attached to each certificate they
will be issued in sums of one thousand dollars
each, with attached coupons Of interest from the
lst day of July next and such coupon stock, in-
stead of being transferable on the books of the
Treasury, may be assigned and transferred BY
the mere delivery of such certificates. The In
terest on such coupon stock from the date of the
deposit of the money therefor, until the 6rst day
of July will be paid on that day to the accepted
bidder, or his attorney by the Depositary with
whom the principal was deposited.
The preliminary deposit of one per centum re-
quired from all bidders under this notice will be
included in the final deposit Of principal Of suo-
cessful bidders, and will be directed to be imms-
dately returned to unsuccessful bidders.
8. P. CHASE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
mar 23-dt3aprilif
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY.
YNLE subscriber has the pleasure of informing
l. his friends and former customers that he 10
engaged in the Boot and Shoe manufacturing
business, with entire new stock, such as
Melies' French Shoes Caters, Slippers, Pumps,
&C., with a superior stock of Lemones' French
Calf-skins, and all other materials for the manu-
facture of Gentlemen's fine Boots and Shoes, pur-
chased for Cash, and will be made up by the
best workmen, and sold at the Lowest Cash
Prices, for Cash only.
To my former patrons, 1t is useless to say any
thing of my qualk cations for the business have
again embarked in. To them, and the public
generally, will only say, can at all times be
found at home and ready to wait on them. The
ne-price rule will be strictly adhered to. Give
me call. JOHN MILLS, Agent,
Fashionable Boot and Shoe maker, No.
bO4 Pennsylvania avenue, between the
St. Charles Hotel and Adams's Ex-
press Office, formerly under Browns
Hotel.
P. 8. have no interest in, or connection with,
any other store than the one am in, No. 504
Pennsylvania avenue. j. NJ.
nov 26
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BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers
No. 526 Corner of iSeventh and D str

No. 526 Corner Of SeDenh and d streets.
HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture at Auc-
Ill tion.-On FRIDAY, the goth instant, we
shall sell, at ten o'clock A. NJ, on street north,
between Tenth and Eleventh west, at the resi-
dence Of a gentleman declining housekeeping, an
excellent assortment of nearly new Furniture,
viz:
Handsome Walnut Parlor Set, covered with
hair-cloth.
Walnut Whatnot, Dressing and other Bureaus.
Walnut Extension, Dining, and other Tables,
Wardrobes.
Gft-Frame Mirrors, Window Shades, Wash
stands.
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware, Eight-Day
Clock.
Refrigerator, Bedsteads, Bedding, Mattresses.
Dining and other Chairs.
Brussels, Stair, and other Carpets; Hall, and
other Oilcloths; Cooking, Radiator, and other
Stoves.
With good assortment Of Kitchen Requisites
| and many other articles which we deem unne
cessary to enumerate.
Terms cash, in current funds.
GREEN l. WILLIAMS,
| mar 26-d Auctioneers.
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THE LATEST NEWS!

lust received, direct from the manufacturers
y the most varied and complete assortment Of
Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots,
Shoes, &C., we ever offered in this city.
Many of the above goods cannot be surpassed
anywhere for durability, style, and neatness. We
will always keep the following makes Of shoes:
B. Russell's, Baltimore, Nd, Gents work
Levi, Perry, & Co.'s Baltimore, Nd, Ladies'
work
Dickermon, Stratton, and Molineaux's, Philadel-
phia, Ladies, Misses, and Chidrens work.
1t is impossible for you to get better wearing
or fitting goods by leaving your measures and
having them made to order.
We have several cases Of Ladies and Misses
cheaper than we ever offered before:
42O pairs Ladies' Morocco Sewed Boots, $l.25
42O do do Linen-lined Heel Slippers, 75c
800 do Misses Sewed Heel Morocco Boots
S79 cents
AGO do Mems Lined and Bound Shoes, rs cents
Mems and Boys Hats and Caps in great variety
We cordially invite all those who are in search
of goods in our line to give US an early call, and
examine our stock and prices. 1t is pleasure
for US to show goods; 1t does not incur any OBJ
legation to buy.
WINDSOR l. BROTHER,
$50 Seventh st., bt. 4 Northern Market.
| mar l9-lm
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T H E P A N I G.
NEW GOODSl
SPRING GOODSI
SUMNER GOODSI
DRY GOODSI

W. W. BURDETTE, at No. 351 Seventh street,
between and K, has just returned from the
North, with a very large and superior stock of
DRY GOODS, which will be sold at panic prices,
viz:
Opieces French and English Poplins, and other
textures Of Gray Goods in price, from
8 cents per yard up to Sl.00.
40 pieces Fancy Silks from alt cents to $l.50.
pieces Black Silk, very heavy, at $l.oo.
100 pieces Fine and Fast Color Jaconet Lawns,
at l2t cents, worth ls3.
80 pieces Fancy Ducals, at l2t cents, such as
were sold last season at 35 cents.
500 pieces English, French, and American Prints,
from ct up to rs cents.
SO pieces Challi De Laines, l2t, ls3, and 25.
BLACK GOODS-Bombazines, Merinos, Al
pacas, NJ. De LANES, Challies, Lawns,
Berege, Tissue, and C:ape- Maret, very
cheap.
WHITE GOODS-Linsns, Cambrics, Cottons
Swiss Muslins, and all other kinds Of
White Goods.
A large stock of Domestic Goods.
Hosiery, Gloves, Fancy Goods.
And all other kinds Of goods which ara KEEP
in Dry Goods Store, all Of which will be sole
at Panic Prices.
respectfully solicit call.
ONE PRICE-PLEASE REMEMBER!
No. 35l Seventh street, between l and X.
mar 26-6t W. w. BURDETTE.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

HOUSEHOLD, Kitchen Furniture, and Stat
IL tuary, at Auction.-On MONDAY, the first
day of April mkt at ten o'clock A. NJ, we
shall sell, at the residence Of lady declining
housekeeping, on Fifteenth street, between G
and H streets north, No. 423, general lot of
Household Furniture, viz:
Damask- Covered Sofas, Mahogany Chairs and
Ottomans.
Walnut Cabinet, Etegere, and Gilt. Frame Look
ing Glass.
Walnut Crimson Covered Gothic Chairs, large
Walnut Side, Dining, and other Tables, and
Cane seat Chairs.
Mahogany Centre Tables, and Spring Seat
Rockers.
Painted Wardrobes, Bureaus, and Washstands.
Cottage Bedsteads, and Walnut Writing Desk,
high top.
Landscape Oil Paintings (Oval Frame) and
Engravings.
Bronze Statue of Charles of England.
Plaster Busts of Hiram Powers and Martin
Tupper
We vet, Ingram, and other Carpets
Hall, Steps, and other Oicloths, Mating.
Radiator, Air-Tight Cook, and other Stoves.
Handsome worked Fire Screen and Statue Of
Fidelity.
Fine Collection of Books, Historical and other
| Works.
Husk Mattresses, Lounges, and Rush-seat
| Chairs.
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware.
A Lot of Kitchen Requisites.
And many other articles, too numerous Il
| mention. Terms cash.
GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
Auctioneers.
P. s. The House is for rent. Inquire on th
premises. mar 26-d
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Odeon Hall! Odeon Hall! Odeon Hall

Ode0n Hall! Odeon Hall! Ode0n Hall
The Cheapest and Best Spring and Summer
Clothing in Washington can be had at
WIESEN ZELDA co.'s,
Corner of Four-and- a-half street and Penn. av.
Spring Overcoats and Busters,
AT WIESENFELD & cos.
Elegant Dress Suits, at lowest rates,
AT WlESENFELD & cos.
Beautiful Business Suits, at trifng cost,
AT WIESENFELD & cos.
Business Suits for young men,
Business Suits for middle ages,
Business Suits for all ages,
AT WlESENFELD 4 cos.
Dress Suits for weddings,
Dress Suits for parties,
Dress Suits for best wear,
AT WIESENFELD 4 cos.
Goats by the thousand,
Pants by the thousand,
Vests by the thousand,
AT WIESENFELD cos.
Boys Clothing for the youngest,
Boys Clothing for all sizes,
Boys Clothing for larger boys,
AT WIESENFELD 4 cos,
Cheaper than the cheapest,
Finer than the finest,
Better than the best,
Are the garments,
AT WIESENFELD & cos
Save your money,as
avery few do lars
Will give you splendid outfit for summer,
lfyou call at
AT WIESENFELD & cos,
mar 9-tf Cor. Penn, av. and AZ at
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Ship Susan G. Owens Afloat.

Charleston, March 23.-The ship Susan G..
Owens, from Newport, England, with railroad
about two weeks since, was got of yesterday,
and towed up to the city in the afternoon. II
is understood that the Owens ran ashore in con.
sequence of the obstructions in the channel.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Extraordinary Attempt at Bank
Robbery.

New York, March 25-A most extraordi.
nary attempt was made last night to rob the
Exchange Bank The burglars had excavated
seventy feet, aud gained an entrance into the
vault; but daylight having surprised them,
they did not gain access TO the safe. They,
however, secured a tin box on top of the safe
containing $1,000. The burglars escaped, but
one person has since been arrested on sus.
picion.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Affairs in Charleston.

Charleston, MARCH, 25.-Col. Lamon arrived
here yesterday, from Washington. After on
interview with Gov Pickens and Gen. Beaure.
gard to-day, he visited Fort Sumter in company
with Col. Duryea. On his return he was we'll
received, and is to have another interview with
Gen. Beauregard this afternoon. He leaves for
Washington tonight, and hopes to return again
Immediately,
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Commercial c.

Commercial Coas twise Difficulties.
. New York, March 25.-The steamer Bien.
vile is now under surveillance by the custom.
house authorities here, she not having the
proper clearance under the coastwise trade
act. The steamer and her cargo are liable to
forfeiture,
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

FRESH TEAS.
T AN receiving a lot Of Green and Black TEAS,
l. among which are some of as fine grades as
can be had, to which invite the attention of all
lovers OF choice Green and Black Teas.
JESSE B. WILSON,
1927 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 streets, south side.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Fire at New York .

Nep York, March 24.-Canterbury Hall, q
well.known concert and drinking saloon, was
destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is
heavy, but was fully insured.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Geor0ia Convention

augusta, March 25.-The Georgia Conveu.
tion adjourned on Saturday night, having
adopted the new State Constitution.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
Death of a Member of Congress-.

Scranton, Pa March 24-Hou 6. ". Scran.
ton, member Of Congress from the twelfth dis.
trict Of Pennsylvania, died here 10 day, at l2.45
2. NJ.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
The Virginia Convention,

Richmond, Murch 25.-In the Convention
to-day, Mr.. Bruce in Committee of the Whole,
continued his speech commenced on Saturday.
He took the ground that the Morrill, bill would
be ruinous to Virginia, and favored presenting
an ultimatum to the North, with the alterna.
tive that Virginia will secede if it be rejected.
The question was put on striking out the re.
port of the Committee on Federal Relations,
and inserting Mr.. Carlile's substitute, but Mr..
Wise desired to be heard, stating that he was
now physically unable to make speech. He
said, however, that he occupied the middle
ground, and was endeavoring to reconcile the
hostile sections.
The debate continued until the recess, nc
vote having been taken.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

NEW MESS MACKEREL, &C., &c.
~ Barrels New No. Mess Mackerel.
20 barrels Large New No. Mackerel.
100 Halves, Quarters, and Eighths Barrels New
Mess and No. Mackerel.
5000 pounds Large Fat Goldfish.
terces No. l Salmon.
rs kits No. Salmon.
SO boxes Scaled Herrings
200 barrels No. st. Johns Alewives.
200 barrels No. Gbbed Herring.
For sale by h. L. WHITE CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, bet. Sixth
and Seventh streets, opposite Bank
dec Is Of Washington.
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ENn N O Il c E! aabJ
3H T WISH all gentlemen to bear' -
in mind that the plan which

al j IN mind tnat tHe pan wn1uu
- adopted, six years ago, of selling
HATS and BOOTS at greatly reduced prices, for
cash, is in successful operation. Just received,
full supply of the latest New York styles of
DRESS HATS. The very finest Hat at $3.50;
frst-rate Hat, S3; and very good, fashionable
Hat, $3.50. All of the latest styles of soft HATS
and CAPS, at the very lowest prices. am
constantly supplied with a very large stock OF
those fine DRESS BOOTS, at $3.75-which
have been selling for many years-as well as
the very best quality of Patent Leather GAIT
ERS, at $3.50. Fine French Cslfskin Caters,
from So to $3.50.
Terms cash. No extra charge in order to of.
set bad debts. ANTHONY, Agent for the Manu-.
facturers, Seventh street, second Hat Store from
the corner, opposite Avenue House, No. $40.
nov 26
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Fine Family Groceries. Teas. &c.

Fine Family Groceries, Teas. &c.
Rays, welch's, and Bonds Family Flour.
New Virginia and Pennsylvania Buekwheat.
Fresh Corn Meal.
Choice Goshen Butter
Prime Leaf Lard.
Choice Green and Black Teas.
New Sugar-cured Family Hams.
Just received and for sale low BY
BROWNING l. KEATIN0,
S53 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
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Fine Old Whisky
IN BARRELS FINE OLD RYE WHISKY.
~ 10 barrels superior old Bourbon do.
barrels Gibson's xxx old rye do.
10 do. do. xxx do. do.
20 do. do. Xxx do. do.
40 do. do. X do. do.
30 do. medium Rye and Bourbon do.
100 dozen old Cabinet Rye, and Bourbon
Whisky.
2b FIVE gallon demijohns very superior old
Whisky.
In store, and for sale by
+. L. WHITE l. CO.,
No. SO Louisiana avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, opposite
dec Is the Bank of Washington
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
Virginia Convention-Evening Session

Virginia Convention-Evening Session.
Richmond, March 25.-The Committee Of
the Whole refused to strike out the majority
report, and insett Mr.. Carlile's Peace Confer.
ence substitute, by ll6 to 4.
Mr.. Carlile moved to adjourn sine die j.; pend
ing which, the Convention adjourned till to.
morrow.
There is some excitement here tonight, in
consequence of an order received at the Bel
Iona Foundry, from Washington, to send the
guns on hand to Fortress Monroe forthwith.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

Wines, Brandies, &c.
Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
Old LID Port, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies,
Fine Old India Madeira, "a very superior article
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Maraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low by
BROWNING b KEATING,
353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-03-26

AMERICAN AND ENGLISH PICKLES,
SAUCES, &c.
G. C1GW FIGcohiGEY, oHHT' American.
CHOW CHOW,
PICCOLlLLY, English.
Sauces.
Worcestershire Sauce, Soyer's Sultana, Read
ing, Harvey, and Anchovy SAUCES..
For sale by JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26 streets, south side.
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GEORGE EINOLF,
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
No. $40 E street, bet. lOth and In sts.,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
mar l6-6m
HENRY JANNEY,

HENRY JANNEY,
No. 34s Pennsyluania Avenue, 6stpesn Sizth and
Seventh streets, Warrington, d. c.,
MANUFACTURER OF GENTLEMENS
FASHIONABLE BOOTS g. SHOES,
LAS at all times sufficient force of the most
II experienced hands to make promptly to Or
der every variety of work in his line. He has on
his shelves very good supply Of work Of his own
make. Also, a general supply Of Northern work,
direct from the Manufacturers, as we'll as from
Auction, and assures the public that no house
in this or any other city can supply, WHOLE
SALE or RETAIL, at lower rates. nov 28
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DIR. JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
OFFICE No. .366 Fifth street, between q and
" II streets dec 4-6m
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DR. JOHN G. F. HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi.
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. 373 e st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth sts west. jan 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-03-26
BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers

mar 26-d
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-08-21

WE have received, for publication, mos.
touching msr ORAL on behalf tf the ioldiors OK
ttet9 Regiment, who are suff,ring, msny
OF tb'm lar fem homs and In the dsop,,, do,
u uVon, Tor want q the pittAnce OF pay du,
them from the Government for three month,
a'du US ard brave service to their country In
virginia. Thsir officers, whose duty IL :, 10
furnish pay rolls, exeuee themselves on the
sieuld that the old pay rolls are In Wash.
inston-bpt Why DO they o, tax, the troubl.
10 procure or duplicate the II, aud IN ks out
the nav rolls without dslayi Ia thorsro pc 4.
or In official authority or public opinion, to
seouigs unfAithful offc'rs Into tcne show o.
devotion to the ca'e OF tkeir suffering MOI?
The memorial referred to is slgusd by siI-
teen n'mbsrs Ct Company Tk,ysay,
We have now bs,n in the city over tbres
weeks, ard have, as yst, failed 10 receive ono
cent OF Tn. wages due 10 US or sry' c "a render
"a 10 u o United States Govsrnm, n: while ia
Virginia Many Of us ere from distant psrts
CT tie state, and nsiPhbcriuR ttates, and con.
squsnlly tar from home, without work or
n cans 10 1.-Two, and msny more arc Ac,uuIy In
want having ntl'hir WorS or money. srd
theleffle' nseoing the wsgos which thsy nv.
go haldly eMnod. The amount of Al ff,riog
sHiN 20 NIy !teHi hnu thcs9 not bilOlg.
ing 10 tee y, who ara hers without home,
have In some instances ALREADY srrrr morn
wAlIISo FOR THAR rAY lnAH1usT ar
RI CSIYg!
View cid ksWiie state to the public tha.
We hevs b,sn Informed upon suficIsnt author
'ty that We ars 10 ba charged f.r III, snsl'
an onn' OF clothing W. rcsivtd whi's Ia 81
Voc q, ugh No were iufo!mtd Sh,n We
'teeivtd it ttAt We we've entitled 10 /, ~, ~
ChTgs. " - - "
We bad hoped 10 hlys hsard the last orc
this, Of th'SS sontemp IDLY blrd.6,td un.t
actually iIaudulsnt deslinfs with soldiers. We
commend the memorial cf thss, aob'o %, F.l
lows TO those whom 1t soaeurns. To, IA,
rolls Of ak eompanis', We undsrs and az If
tie hants Ct the pSynSs,G.