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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
SOUND SENSE, AND TKuE.-The last Fayetteville

souND SENSE, AND TKuE.-The last Fayetteville
Obserrer says: -. .4.--s.,. =. r .-..-.. ...,.
"Let US wait for the facts on all these points,
Whatever may be the result, we and our Union
friends can congratulate ourselves that the guilt and
folly of destroying the best government on earth
attach not to us in the slightest degree. In good
faith We have striven manfay for its preservation
from the Scylla Of abotionism on the one hand and
the Charybds Of secession on the other If we
have failed the fault will not be ours but the result
of - combined efforts of stupid and treacherous
~ stration and the malcontent fre.eaters. But
4 m It certain that NC hase tailsd Let us wait.
Il - et US wait long before we unite our destinies
Mal those Of peopls&ho ignored us our interests,
feelings, and honor, from rst to last If we should
be compelled to separate from the Union, let u taS
care Of esnsssesx" "a y" .s.. ~ -"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

E- We are authorized to state that Col Gea1ka
Little, of this place. has declined the Office Of
ssl for the District Of North Carolina rendered him
By M Lincoln; '@' sS.- '''' ''''''' '''
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

PLANT CoRN.-How that war seems to be almost
certain we would advise the farmers to plant less
cotton and tobacco than heretofore, and more corn
Corn and bacon will be needed for troops, and will
command high price, Let every body plant corn.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

R The Hornets Nest Riaemen, of Charlotte,
pad ID through this City on Friday morning last for
Fort Macon The Hillsborough and Salisbury COM
panies will pass down this morning, and ID Cabar.
rus company on Monday morning. - i.n,.s. lag ls.
The in the eastern part of this State will soon
be thoroughly manned. a "- tgita : tf1tata4 :
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

W- If Mr. Lincoln had only insisted on holding
the federal property, and had called in good faith
for troops to defend Washington City, the Union
of the border States could have sustained him.
But he "crossed the Rubicon" when he called for
troops to subdue the Confederate States That was
proclamation of war; and as such will be resisted
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

WASHINGTON, April, ls.-T6e Secretary Of War
indicates that independent military companisA sol-
unteering directly to him. will be accepted from the
States of Kentucky and North Carolina. ss1sri1sEI
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND
" TREASURER
SoLDIER's Hong. Near he Gn nj

soLDIERs HoME, Near he Gy Of Wdshih5ton.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
office uotl Tuesday, (noonD the 10th of August
1881 for the construction of two buildings at the
Soldiers Home, somewhat similar 10 the two now
there, known as officers quarters.
The plans and specifications may be examined at
this office, where all information relative to the oca
tion and character of the buildings will be given
Every offer for the construction of these buildings
must be accompanied by q resp9nsble written guar
antee that If the bid should be accepted the party
parties will, within ten days, enter into an obligs
tion, with good and sufficient security TO erect the
proposed buildings according TO the plans and spec
ifcatons which have been, or may hereafter be fur
nished and dopted
The proposals will state the difrerercs between
facing the walls with white stone or marble similar
to the buildings already erected, or facngs with the
best Iressed brick or bidders may, IN addition make
such proposals as to other materials their expert
ence may suggest
In deciding on the bids right will be observed by
the Board Of Commissioners Of the Soldier Home
TO accept such Offers only as may be deemed m ost
advantageous for the institution and also 10 reject
the whole, should none of them be deemed accent,
able.
All bids to be sealed and endorsed &" Proposals
for Building" and ADDRESSED to
BENJAMIN KING,
Asst Surgeon, Secretary and Treasurer.
aug Saw
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
CuRPS OF MEDICAL CADETS.
sURGEoS Generals OFFICE,

sCRGEoS GENERALS OfficE,
The following Act of Congress In relation to the
Corps of Medical Cadets Is published for the informa
tion of all concerned:
"sec, !. And ts il further enaced, That there be
added to the Medical Staff of the Army Corps Of
Medical Cadets, whose duty it shall be to net as
dressers in the general hospitals and as ambulance
attendants in the field. under the direction ard con-
troll Of the Medical officers alone. They shall have
the same rank and pay as tie Mil tary Cadets at
West Point Their humber shall be designated BY
the exigencies of SERVICE ct no time to exceed fifty
1t shall be composed o. young men Of liberal etuca
teen and twenty three years, who have been reading
medicine for two years, and have attended at least
one course of lectures In medical college. They
shall enlist for one year and be subject to the 'pes
month Of their service, the near approach Of their
discharge shall be reported to the Surgeon General
in order, if desired, that they may be relieved by
another detail of applicants"
Applications must be made to the Surgeon Gen
esa for admission into the Corps In conformity with
the above act, stating the date and place Of birth:
place Of residence; period Of medical studies; and
enclo:ing he certificate Of the Dean of the College,
(or when not attainable other satisfactory evidence
Of the fact that the applicant has attended one full
cou'se In a medical college; These appli -ations
Hust also be accompanied with testimonials of gocd
moral character and physical condition Of the
didate
When an app'isation Is favorably considered, the
candidate will receive letter authorizing him to
appear before an Army Board of Medical Exami.
ners, who will make special report in each case.
From among those approved by the Board the Sur.
geon General will select such number as the service
may require.
AZ the services of this class of medical and surgical
assistants are at once required, applications. to be
successful, should be promptly made TO the Surgeon
General, who will direct the candidate to appear
before one of the Army Medical Boards, In ses.
r. q. WOOD,
aug lo-5t Acting Surgeon General.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
aug 1o-St
JRON-CLAD STEAM VESSELS.

The Navy Department will receive offers from
parties who are able to execute work of this kind
and who are engaged in 1t, Of which they will fur
nj evidence with their offer. for the construction
of one or more IRONCLAD STEAM VESSELS
OF WAR, either Of iron or of wood and iron com.
bined for sea or river service ito be Of not less than
ten nor over xteen feet draught of water to carry
an armament Of from eighty TO one hundred and
twenty tons weight, with provisions and stores for
from one hundred and sixty five to three, hundred
persons, according to armament for sixty days. with
coal for eight days The smallest draught Of water,
compatible with other requisites. will be perferred.
The vessel to be rigged with two masts, with wire
rope standing rigging, to navigate at sea.
a general description and drawings of the vessel,
armor, AID machinery, such as the work can be ex.
ecuted from, will be required
The offer must state the cost and the time for com.
petng the whole, exclusive of armament and stores
orall kinds the rate Of speed proposed and must be
accompanied by guaranty for the proper execu
tion OF the contract, II awarded.
Persons who intend to offer are requested to inform
the Department Of their intention before the 18th OF
August, instant and 10 have their propositions pre-
s:nted within twenty five days from this date
aug S-tl5
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
ITSITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE! {!
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS!
CHANGE OF HOURS.

On and after MONDAY, August 10Th, 1861, Pas
senger Trains will run as follows:
Leave Washington at and : 30 A. NJ, ESQ and
b45 p M; arriving at Baltimore ut IS and 10 n.
NJ, and at 4 O5 and 80 =. N.
Leave Baltimore at 20 and 40 A. and ~
and r. NJ arriving at Washington at and 1895
A. NJ, and at 6. 80 and IS T. NJ.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at 30 A
NJ and 2.3o L. NJ. and Baltimore at ~ A nj and
345 p. M. make direct connections for Annapolis at
the junction.
Trains leave Annapolis for Baltimore and Wash
ington at 9 IS A. NJ. and PM ~
Passenger Trains leaving Washington al and ! 10
A. NJ and 231 L. NJ make direct connec ion at
Baltimore for Philadelphia and New York.
All articles of freight (not and OF war;
will be transported over the line. Tonnage wiil
leave Ba tinore at I.2o A. NJ, and Washington at
P.M
BY order of the Secretary Of War:
THOMAS A. SCOTT,
General Manager.
THOMAS II. CANFIELD,
Assistant Manager.
aug17-tf Intel, Star, Sun Chi
SPECIAL NoTICE-SUNDAY TRAIN.
Leave Washington at ESQ p. NJ. for New iorl
and Philadelphia.
From New York and Philadelphia, arriving II
Washington at 8 10 A. NJ
THOMAS A. SCOTT,
july2 General Mansger.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
able iron timed, bolt eye pattern eish I;
ibs 10 a dozen pair. agT-7 u. .frn ..

able iron timed, bolt eye pattern eish 49,,
lbs 10 o. dozen pair. .aE'-1ry' .uu H q
Two Rridles same a. for S Wheel harness p.
: for wheel harnsssu
Two pairs Of Hames to suit of same material as for
and line rings, with straps as In wheel harness:
Two Neck strap, aud Chains, same as for whe'l har
Two Belly Bands, same as for wheel harness. ----
Two pair Chain Pipes, same as for wheel harness.
Two pair Trace Chains, same as Tor wheel harness.
long, tai erine from D. inches to D., inche, vide
Hip straps with buckles each feet inches long,
~ inch wide, with wrought hooks.
Two Back Bands, 8 feet inchts long, az inches
Two Mar,ingales; feet long, y. inch wide, to
One Coupling strap, feet inches eng, :, inch
One Check Rein, feet inch long 1 inch wide, t9
in the centre tic to re- receive eli % the lead lead line ne 't"'
One Lead Line, 81 feet long, 4 inch wide, with
buckle at one end and an sinch loop at the other,
One Whip, heavy plated horse hide, fcst in he;
cne Horse Brush, oval, Of ttistles, = by = inches.
Ons Curry Comb, No. 219 bIr
The whole to be packed in box about q inches
wide, IS inches deep % inches lerg made Of Inch
stuff coopered, wood hoops or iron, ~ may be re
The whole to be made of the best material, sewing
70 be made with good waXed thread, and subject to
inspection during the process Of manuf. cuTe, and
also when hhished
When 6horse harnts IS is required, III, lead collars
bri Hes, hanes, neck 81 aps, belly bands chain pipes
trace chain, crupper ana p strap, back bands and
coupling straps are doubled one bearing chain ;
feet long, II link, TO the foot, Of No iroa, with
each end added and lead line TO be so feet long
The whole to be made OF the best material sewing
to be made with good waxed thread, and subject t
inspection during the process Of manufacture, ant
also when finished
When 6.mule harness s required, the lead coll ars
brides, hames, neck straps, belly bands chain pipes
trace chains crupper and hip straps, back bands ant
| coupling straps are doubled; one beaiing chain
feet long, IA links to the foot of No iron, with
on each end added and lead line to be 2s feet long
Proposals. will also be rec ved for making and de
livering ambulance harness for two four niue o
horse teams-a specification of which will be here
| after furnished.
Forms of proposals and euarante will be furnishe
on application ut this office, and none will be cor
sdered that do not conform thereto.
The privilege is reserved by and for the Unite
States Of rejecting any proposal that may be deemc
extravagant.
Proposals will be erdortcd on the envelope er
c!oeing them, Proposals for Furnishing Arm
Wagon and Ambulance Harness" and address !
| Major ID. ii VlNTON,
aug Eft Quartermaster U. Army.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
THE UNION FEMALE ACADEMY.

The Tee!th Annual Ses'im, will commence septem.
ber 2, 1851
For particulars inquire OF the prlpc pal, Mrs. l.,
RICHARDS, corner Of Fourteenth and X streets
aug l6-1m
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENTS OF
Spalding's Csphalic Pills
VIII convince all who suffer from
.r.. HEADACHE
THATA
SPEEDY AND SURE CURE
rs WITHIN THEIR REACH.

A. ess tssironials were unsolicited BY M srALDrso
ofnts Truly scientific discovery.
N MAsopvII1r, ct, Feb. s, 1851.
Sin: have tried your Cepllalio Pills, and like
mem 50 ,elI that want you TO sell me two collars
Pant of these are for the neighbors, to whom I
gaze few few SHt 0 the s box from you
'0'' 00s''sn. JAMES .sixfas' KENNEDY.
HAvrnYonp, pa. } Feb. Q, 1851.
Sin: wish you to send me one more box of your
Gephalio Pills. ha~ received great deal Of tenOta
Yours 'H1Hs8 HEfiHssf'H1iiE; HNA sro1kuousE.
srauor c.rEr, Huntington Co.. Ps.,l
r. January IS, 1861.
,, Sir: You will please send me two boxes Of your
Cephalic Pills. Bend them Immediately.
Respectfully, yours,
r. .s.-isa~ used one bos Of your P.lL and tSd 1em
eacsllent.
BELLE vsRsos, (ohio) Jan. Is, 1861.
SIN: Please and inelosed twenty five cents, for
They are truly ae best Pills Ihas ss, tried.
Belle Vernon, Wysndot Co., o.
BEVERLY, (Mass. } Dec. IL, 1851.
II. c. SPALDIsa, ESQ:
l wish for some circulais or large chow bills to
bring your Cephalic Pills more particularly before
my customers. If you have anything of the kind
plea I've send to me.
One Of my customers. who Is subject to evere sici
an aaaek IN one Go BY your fs, which sent @ her.
W. b. WILKES.
REIsoLpsBURa, (Franklin Co Ohio,)
January Q, 1881.
No. 4s Cedar street, N. Y. .'..
DEAN Sir: Enclosed find twenty five cents, (25,l
for which send box Of "Cephalis Pills. Send Il
address Of Rev. VIM G. Filler, Reynoldsburg
Franklin Co Ohio.
Your Pills iosrk Ike o.eharm-cue Headache alpsoa IN
aanter.
Truly, yours.
:, YPsrLANrI, (Mich } Jan. II, 1861.
SIR Not long since sent to you for box of Co
phalic Pills Tor the cure Of Nervous Headache ant
Costiveness, and recetv the same, and hey had o
good an effect hat ods induced 10 send for more.
Please send by return mail. Direct to
A. II. WHEELER
Ppsilanti, Mich:
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

7NHE UNION WILL STAND,
l. NO MATTER WHO'S PRESIDENT |!
Consequently, shall remain in Washington, and
continue to pprue my occupation of
HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL
90 II XXI NJ IT Z NJ q -Ga
GLIDING in all Its branches. Old GLAZING
Cottage Furniture, in the best styls also cali at
tention to the Painting OF Roofs and Brick Walls.
All the above will do as cheap as the cheapest:
| therefore solicit the patronage of my friends ard
iellowcitizen Of the District Punctuality strictly
observed, and work done In the best manner,
You will please mind your stops, and s1oga
Painting Establishment
No So Louisiana avenue fnorth side),
between Sixth and Seventh streets.
S-Signs put up free Of charge, as usual
noV@
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

by the use Of these Pills the periodical attacks
Of Nervous or Sick Headache may be prevented snd Il
taken at the commencement Of an attach, inmed
late relief from pain and sickness will be obtained
They seldom fail 10 removing Naused and He1d.
ache to which females are 90 subject m -T-'-"-
They sot generally upon the bowels--rsmovins
Coaipeness.
For Literary Men, Students, Delicate Females, and
All persons OF Hdetary habtb, they are valuable ~
laxative, improving the appetite, giving tone and
0or TO the digestive organs and resforine the nat
Fal elasticity and strength Of the whole system.
The CEPliALIC FILLS are the result Of loag
investigation and carefully conducted experiment.
having been In use many years, during which time
they have prevented and relieved . vast amount OF
pain and suffering from headache, whether origi.
mating IA the ne.pous system or from . dsrangse
They are entirely vegetable In their composition,
and my be taken ut all times with perfect safety
without making any change a diet, and e abesence
dny disdreede taste renders sasy 70 adminisS ihsm
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFErTsl
The genuine have Eve signatures Of Henry 9.
SpaldinR on each box.
Sold BY Drugsists and all other Dealers in Medi
cines.
4 BOZ will be sent By mail prepaid on receipt
PRICE, 40 CHNTrA.
All orders should be addressed to
u HENRY O. SPALDING,
4s Cedar street, New York.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
Gas FIxTUREs'
THE BEST ASSORTMENT
EVER OFFERED IN THIS CITY !

Those who desire to select from patterns with
the advantage of reduction In prices will call early
and examine
We would also call the attention of persons about
introducing gas into their dwellings to our increased
facilities, and consequent low prices for this branch
of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done promptly
and free from gas eakages to call at 269 Pennsy
mia avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets,
south side. j. W. THOMPSON & co.
"a
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
MAILS AND RAILROAD.
A RRANaEMENT oF THE MAILS.

RHANGEMENT OF THE MAILs.
IA Ar THE wAsusoroS CITr Posi- OTyIcI
The Northern Mad closes at O'Clock and at ocfoeh
p. daily and arrives at 6.l0 A. M. and r. l"
daily.
The Western M1a closes at O'Clock P. NJ ana nr
rives at 10 800 clock A. NJ, daily. =, q
The Northwestern Mdd Uloses at O'CLOCK Ar ~ .nd
O'Clock P. NJ, daily and arrives at 61o A. nj anu
Q p. NJ, daily ana
The once will open for delivery at O'Clock A. M ,
daiy and close at 30 r. NJ. daily, except on sun
day when IT will open at and Close At 10 OSiocs nsn
iii LEWIS CLEPHANE, p. NJ
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
T AFAYETTE iNsTITTTE-A School for

367 street, between 18th and I4th
Session will commence on MONDAY, September
9th. Circulars at Boois ores Reference Is made 10
resident Clergym men, Senators Foot, Foster Harris
Wade, TIumbull Harlan, and others.
L. G. LOOMS, A. M,
aug l3-S, ], 81, I'm Principal
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

sa-A single bottle of SPALDING'S PREPARED
GLUE will save ten times its cost annually "a
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
PAINTING.

l. FRESCO AND ORNAMENTAL
p A L n IT E R !!
AND DEALER
Paints, Oils, Glass, LAMPS, &C., &c.
House Painting and Glazing!
No. slO north side c street, bet. 9Th and 7th,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
mar 1S-6m
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

From the Daily News, Newport, R. I.
Cephalic Pills are taking the place of all kinds.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

SAVE THE PIECEsl
keoAoAy............. Dispatch.
SUA'A Stioh in Time Saves Nine. ."-EA
A 3 ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN, even in
"A well.regulated families it Is very desi rabls to
have some cheap and convenient wsy for rpairing
Furniture, Toys, Crockery, &c.
BPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE
meets all sucn emergenoiee, ana no houseno' oan
afford TO be without It. 1t is always ready and up TO
the sticking point.
"UsEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE"
n, B.-A Brush accompanies each Bottle. Price
rs cents
address HENRY c. SPALDING 4 20,
No. 4S CEDAR Street, New YORK.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

From the Advertiser, Providence, r. I.
The testimony In their favor Is strong, from the
most respectable quarters.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

From the Commercial Bulletin, Boston, Mass.
Said to be very eficacious for the headache.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
CAUTION

Ascertain unprinoipled persons are attempting to
PREPARED GLUE, would caution all persons
to examine before purchasing and that the full
name,
sPALDING's PREPARED, GLUE,
ID on the outside wrapper; all Others sas swndlins
o0untsrfeits nov
The national Republican., 1861-08-19
RErSoLDsBURa, (Franklin Co Ohio,)
Truly, yours.

From the Southern Path Finder, New Orleans, La
Try them you that are afflicted, and we are sure
that your testimony can be added to the already nu-
merous list that has received benefits that other
medi Inc can produce.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

From the St. Louis Democrat.
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic
fills) Is rapidly increasing.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

| From the Gazette, Davenport, lows.
| Mr. Spalding would not connect his name with an
| article he did not knou 10 possess real merit.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

From the Kapawha Valley Star, Kanawhs, Va
We are sure that person, suffering with ths head
ache, who try them, will stick to them.
The national Republican., 1861-08-19

As hese testimonials were unsoicted BY Nr. SPALpIso
hey afford unquestionaIle proof Of he efficiency
ofhts truly scientific discovery
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-26

A brief despatch to the News, last Saturday,
stated that the Governor Of Mississippi had or
dered II battery to be erected at Nivksburg TO
hail and question steamboats, ascending the Mis-
sissippi.
The movement Is one for which we are utter
~ unable TO account 1t hlay ce merely pre-
caution against any sudden Eruption OF hostile
forces into the State from the river border. 1t
NAV be one of ,le iurGIal and unmeaning incl
dents of that sovereignty WHICH the State, in its
secession from the Union, has ASHAMED, or at
tempted to assume. In either of these cases. it
is Il matter of little interest To any one outside
of Mississippi. But if it be the first step OF an
arrogant attempt 10 assume and exercise domin
ion over the waters of the Mississippi river; to
chaeGGe and exact homage from the myriad
craft thIt toat gpon the bosom of that mighty
stream to disorder the CoagL3erce that has NOV
ed hitherto undisturhed between s.ey Orleans
and the valley Stltrs-tO tax the produce of the
great West aud exact acts Of fealty from Mis-
sou,i. aluos Ipjiana. Ohio. Pennsylvania. Yves
tern Virginia. k"ntuesg. Tennessee, Arkansas,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, iowa, hnilsas and Ne
braska--then it assumes the proportions OF a
threatened ou,rags On the vested rights of thir
teen great States and two Territories. We can
not believe that the authorities ct Mississippi
could commit this madness OF asSailng the pre-
sc-iptive rights of thirteen States, and provoking
wac VIII IL ,000. 900 of prorie but il it should
turn out that tai2 j. the object of that State, the
result will be vengeance, swift and terrible,
tkat will prove the utter and ,sreltieTable ruin
Of MiSs;ssippi. Tn" great West cannot s.h sl.!
not pernt ang Site, or any combina''a n OF
States, TO exercise cxc,aS - sovereignty owe, the
Aisssissippi and he SOONER the iser yird and ar
rogant seGess0nists Understand t'is, the better
it will he for all parties