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THE EXHIBITION PALACE OF 1862.

THE EXHIBITION PALACE OF 1862.
From tho London American.
This structure ia to exceed its illustrious pre-.
decessor in grandeur, in beauty Of design, and
elegance Of finish. The main hall is to be $50
feet long, $50 feet wide, and 220 feet high T!
The picture galleries, built OF brick, will be
1890 feet in length, 80 to ~ feet high, and
from 35 to 55 feet wide. The nave and tran
septs ore to be 1900 feet long, 30 feet wide,
and 100 feet high. The sheds and other neces.
sary buildings are planned on corresponding
scale. The whole work must be finished in less
than one year from the present time, or by the
18th Of February next The Guaranty Fund,
which amounts in all to f350,O00, is headed by
that truly royal patron of the Arts aud Sciences,
the Prince Consort for 10000. 1t is stated
by competent authorities, that the entire struc.
ture will cost E250,000, or $1,000, 900. 1t is
to be located ut South Kensington. The build
ing will be made suitable for permanently re
naming on the site, and will in every way out
shine the Crystal Palace Of 1861, or any other
structure of modern times A writer states
that the great hall will contain cubical area
more than ten times rs large as that OF the
great transept of the Hyde Park building, and
that it would contain five Of the centre tran.
septs of the present Crystal Palace its height
will be unparalleled. There is vast space to
be occupied by the worlds products, its inVen.
tions, manufactures, and works Of art.
America will be allotted all the room she
can creditably fll, and it is to be hoped that
no time will be lost in making preparations for
having the country well represented in all the
departments. Many manufacturers may profit.
ably exhibit their goods to the millions that will
be gathered here from all parts of the world.
1t is, however, the American inventors who
will reap the richest harvest of profit and honor.
There are thousand inventions in use in Amer.
lea which are practically unknown in Europe,
that could form one Of the most attractive col.
lections Of the exhibition, and the publicity thus
given them will amply reward the exhibitors.
Aside from those directly interested in the ex.
hibition, we shall expect tens of thousands ex.
ira American visiters in 1862. 1t will be a
good time for London and the Atlantic steam.
ers. Even the Great Eastern will b. able 70
6nd profitable employment during the exhibi.
ton year.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
THE SKiRMISH AT FAIRFAX COURT
HOUSE-OFFlCIAL REPORT.

HEADQu uAIuSRs, IMPAIRMENT EASTERN VIRGINIA,
arlington June /, lSUl
Colonel E. D. 7dpnsend, Assistant ACyatant
General, Hsadquartsrs Of the Army, Wash.
ington:
Sin: The following facts have jus. been 70.
ported to me by the Orderly Sergeant of Com.
pauy b, Of the Second Cavalry, Commanded BY
Lieutenant Tompkins, the commanding officer
being too unwell to report in person.
1t appears that company Of the second cav.
airy, commanded by Lieutenant Tompkius-
aggregate number seventy 6ve-leh their camp
at half past ten o'clock last night, on scouting
expedition. They reached Fairfax Courthouse
about three in the morning, where they found
several hundred men sta,ioned-Captain Ewell,
late Of the United States dragons, said to be
in command. A skirmish then took place, in
which number Of the enemy were killed-how
many the sergeant does not know. Many bodies
were seen on the ground, aud several were taken
into the courthouse, and seen there by one Of
our cavalry who was a prisoner in the court.
house for q short time, and afterwards made
his escape.
The following is the report by the sergeant
Of our loss:
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FAIR PLAY.

From OLD PoINr-The steamer Adelaide
arrived at Baltimore yesterday morning from
Old Point, which place she lett Sunday after.
noon. This is the first time the boats Of the
Bay line have made Sunday trips for fifteen
years.
Everything was quiet at Fortress Monroe
when the steamer left. Another regiment
from New York had arrived at the fort. Fu-
gitive slaves were constantly arriving at the
fort, and, as in the case of others who had pre-
ceded them, were Immediately set to work.
A new battery had been erected by the Fed
eral troops at Newports News. Provisions Of
all kinds continue scarce and high at Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
Fortress Monroe was well supplied, the Bay
line steamer taking down fresh beef, bread,
&C., every evening.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
Fortress Monroe, June 2, 6 p M-By order
of the War Department at Washington, the
Naval Brigade, who arrived here few days
since in such bad order, are not accepted, and
will return to New York by the steamer Coat
zacoalcos. Their arms and ammunition are
retained by order of Gen. Butler, who has been
much embarrassed by the presence OF the
brigade.
Col. Bartlett, in an unfortunate midnight
expedition to the Rip Raps, fell from parapet
breaking his cidvic'e and receiving interna
injuries. He is delirious oday, aud with his
family will remain. The brigade is not ye
aware Of its destination. An emeute is anti
cipated, when the news is announced. The
unfortunate situation Of Col. Bartlett excite,
the deepest sympathy.
There are no military movements of impor
tance to note at present.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
NOTICE /!

A PPLICATlON will be made to the Commits
II sioner of the General Land Office of the
United States for the renewal or duplicates of
the following pieces of Land Scrip, which have
been lost through the mail, to wit; No. 1867 for
20 acres, issued for the Revolutionary service Of
CHARLES COPES, Private; No. l2,l57, for
624 acres, issued for the service Of Capt. JOHN
cambridge.
Caveats have been filed In the General Land
Office, and all persons are cautioned not To pur-
chase the said Scrip. GEORGE BAGBY.
mar l2--laW6W
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
ABOUT THE OATH.

Mr.. EDIroR: Some days since, the clerks in
the Treasury Department were called upon to
take an oath to support the Constitution Of the
United States against all enemies, whether do.
mestic or foreign, &c. All the clerks, with but
few exceptions, took that oath without hesita.
ton. There were some who offered as an ex.
cuse, the danger of the con6scation of their
property in Virginia others were TOO consci.
entiousl These gentlemen ore yet retained in
the service of the Government! The question
for settlement now is, whether gentlemen with
take the oath, are to be retained in Office, while
gentlemen known to be always Unionists are
forced to take the oath, or be dismissed summa.
rly from their positions in the service of the
Government. Who can tellP
FAIR PLAY.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

SEIZURE OF ARMS IN BALTMoRE.-ln &c.
cordance with On order issued by Gov. Hicks,
Of Maryland, Col. Petherbridge took possession
of about one hundred and seventy'five muskets
at the City Guards Armory, six small cannon
which were deposited at the old City Hail. and
Sfty.one muskets which belonged to the school at
St. Timothy's Hall, and removed them to Fort
AeHsnry.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
A DARING EXPLOIT-PULLING DOWN
A SECESSION FLAG,

The New York Tribune gives details Of q
daring but unsuccessful exploit Of Mr.. Charles
L. Fuller, of the firm of Clapp, Fuller, 4 Brown,
of that city. 1t appears that, in company with
his brother, W. J. A. Fuller, q lawyer OF New
York, he went to Alexandra on the 2lst while
sauntering through the town, they observed the
rebel flag aauuting defantly from the Marshall
House, and heard the taunts OF jackson, the
proprietor, in relation to the Northern troops.
He determined to take the flag by stratagem,
and accordingly took room at the hotel, near
the roof. He procured ten keys of black.
smith to enable him to open the locks on the
doors leading to tbe roof, and, after several at.
tempts, was able to reach the flag staff. After
going irto the street to place signal which
would notify his brother Of his chances of sue.
cess, Mr.. Fuller, again ascending to the roof of
the hotel hauled down the rebel flag. and pre-.
pared to wrap it around his body, but to his dis.
may found that it was about thirty feet lorg,
himself of his outer clothing, and, by dint
of perseverance, succeeded in putting himself
inside the flag, and, by tying his clothing over
ALL effectually concealed his prize
This increased his size TO such an extent that
he feared it would attract observation but,
nothing deunted, he made his way to the street
which he found in considerable commotion
from the fact that the flag had been missed from
its station. Passing cautiously along, he sue
ceeded in obtaining shelter in an old shed
where he determined to wait until the moon
should set when be would pass the sentries un
observed. At length, the moon was clouded in
and he pushed off for the open country. As
he was passing along, the moon suddenly popped
out from behind the clouds, and revealed him
to party of sentinels. Making a rush pas
them he knocked two of them down, but thirt
one seized him aud held him fast.
Mr.. Fuller was conducted to the city, wher
be found that his captor was James W. Jack
son, the proprietor of the hotel. The daring
and cunning manifested in procuring posses
sion Of the tag produced favorable impress
sion upon the rebels, and they spared his life
releasing him on parole. The elder brother
alarmed at his absence, visited Alexandria anc
succeeded in obtaining his release, but the asi
was replaced on the Marshall House, where i
remained until torn down by the gallant Ellis
worth.
This exploit of Mr. Fuller was most daring
one, and had it met with success would hav
made him famous. His brother, while plan
ming for his escape, had determined to lant
with party of sailors, alarm the town by
statement that the Pawpss was to open hrs Of
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
NOTICE.

A PPLICATION will be made TO the Commits
n sioner of the Land Office of the United
States for the issuing Of scrip, in lieu of dupli-
cate Virginia Military Land Warrant No. $3.50,
for 447 acres, issued on the 9th day of July,
1860, to George Bagby, assignee of the heirs OF
Peter Moore, a captain in the Virginia State line
in the war of the Revolution. The original war;
rant has been misplaced, and cannot be found.
mar l6--law3m GEORGE BAGBY,
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

their visits South, peddled tin, but we guess
they mean to peddo lead this time.
"Several reports have been published that
the Virginia secessionists h We stolen the re.
mains Of Washington from his tomb at Mount
Vernon. We think that when Virginia has
lost Washingoi.'s spirit, there is no use OF her
running away with his bones"
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

THE UNION SENTIMENT IN MIssoURl.-Tele-
grams from Warsaw, NO., bring the intelligence
that the Union men of three counties in that
vicinity have organized companies in deadly
opposition to the secessionists, and have sent
to General Harney in St. Louis for arms.
General Harney is reported to have been re-
called, but his successor, General Lyon, a
stanch Union man, and Colonel Frank Blair,
will see to it that they are properly and promptly
supplied Frank Blair will stand by the Union
men of his State to the bitter end. Money car
be safely bet on that.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

SALUrARY ExAMINERs.-We see it stated
that among the gentlemen who are on their
way hither to examine into the sanitary condi'
ton Of the Massachusetts troops are Hon. John
Morrissey and Hon. William 5. Davis, commits,
sioners appointed for that purpose. Ifa like
examination is to be had of the New York
regiments, we suggest Hon. Simeon Draper and
Hon. Thomas Hyer as the commissioners.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04


Five prisoners were captured by our troops,
their names being as follows:
John ". Ryan, private Of the Old Guard.
Fl. +. Lynn, Prince William Cavalry.
John A. Huntington, Prince William Cavalry.
+. W. Marders, Prince William Cavalry.
Charles +. Washington, son Of the late Colonel
Washington, Of the United States army.
Having no good means of keeping prisoners
here, they are sent to headquarters for further
disposition.
As soon as Lieutenant Tompkins RECEIVERS, q
less hurried report than this will be submitted
by Colonel Hunter, commanding the brigade.
JOHN McDowELL,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Lieutenant Tompkins, who commanded the
company, was severely wounded, so much so
that he was unable to make his report. He the
son Of the late Colonel Tompkins, United States
army. When growing up, he was wild one,
and enlisted. He served through his whole
term of enlistment with great credit to himself,
fairly earning the reputation of being the best
enlisted man in his regiment Ere the end OF
his term he became the regiments quarter.
master sergeant, the most responsible position
Of its organization in which an enlisted man
may serve. At the end of his term of enlist.
ment, he was appointed to q leutenancy in the
regiment, anu Is regarded as one OF tue most
valuable officers in the army, Of his rank. Cap.
tain Benjamin Ewell, late Of The United States
army, who commanded the disunionists in the
skirmish in question, was captain Of Lieutenant
Tompkins's company when the latter was q pri.
vate. His (Ewell's) dsunion Prince William
county, cavalry fed at the first charge Of Tomp.
kins's men upon them, VIC hear.
The Federal loss was caused by the firing
from the windows Of tavern and the court
house. The troopers rode up to the windows,
and discharged their Sharp's rifles and revolv'
crs at their assailants. The Federal cavalry
being hailed by a guard, just before entering
the village, Lieutenant Tompkins rode up to
the rebels aud replied, "Cavalry," to the chal
lenge. The sentinel then asking, "What cav
airy ?" the lieutenant sang out, United States
cavalry simultaneously bringing the rebel to
the ground by shot from his revolver.
The trophies won by the troopers were seven
prisoners two rifles, and five revolvers. Two
Of the prisoners, made previous to the charges
on the rebels, attempted to escape, and were
fired at and killed. One OF the rifles had flin
lock, showing that the rebels are not we'll armed
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

ABUSE OF THE FRANKISG PRIvILEGE.-We
learn that the attention OF the Postmaster Gen.
sral has been called to the fact that many let.
ters are mailed, purporting to be franked by
officers of the Government, whose names are
not signed by them, and that he requires the
postm asters to arrest this and other abuses Of
the frankinE privilege.
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it, and, in the confusion, run his brother off !;
but not being seconded in his plan by the off.
GERS OF the Pawnee, he did not put it in execu'
~
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

~ The convicts in the Virginia peniten-
tiary are now employed in making guu-car-
risges, wagons, axes, picks, flannel shirts, cloth
for uniforms, army shoes, tents, wheelbarrows
and litters for the wounded so one of the jour.
mails Of Richmond states. There are num-
ber Of individuals in that city who will soon be
added to the industrious classes in the insttu.
tion mentioned, though we think that probably
the demand for the manufactures above speci.
fed may fall off in the quarter where it is now
felt.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

Miss spafford, to whom Col. Ellsworth was
engaged to be married, is the great grand
niece of General Joseph Warren, who fell on
Bunker Hill. She is the great granddaughter
of the late DR.. John Warren, Of Boston, the
father Of the late DR.. John G. Warron.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

ENoLAND.-Importan dispatches from the
State Department here reached Mr.. Adams on
the 18th ult., and he Immediately arranged for
an early interview with Lord Palmerston. The
attitude of the Britieh Government. it is be.
lieved, has not yet been decisively ascsrtnined
TO the satisfaction of the Administration here.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
Tuesday, June 4, 1881.
OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
James Watson Webb, of New York, to be
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo.
tentiary Of the United States to Brazil.
Thomas q. Nelson, Of Indiana, to be Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Of
the United States to Chill.
Allen A. Burton, of Kentucky, to be Minister
Resident Of the United States to Bogota.
George e. Wiss, Of Maryland, to be Consul Of
the United States at Amsterdam.
Timothy e. Smith, Of Vermont, to be Consul
Of the United States at Odessa.
Charles L. Bernays, Of Missouri, to be Con.
sui Of the United States at Zurich.
John D. Arnold, of Illinois, to be Consul Of
the United States at St. Petersburg.
John H. Peters, Of South Carolina, to be Con.
sui Of the United States at Tunis.
Henry W. Lord, Of Michigan, to be Consul of
the United States at Manchester.
Joseph A. Nunes, of California, to be Com.
msrcial Agent of the United States at La Paz,
Lower California.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

~ Enlistments for the navy are briskly 60.
ing on in the maritime cities. At New Bedford,
Mass, during the last month, about 375 men
have been enlisted. The examination to which
they are subjected there is very strict and, as
. matter Of course, none but the best men are
taken. Their ages vary from eighteen to TWEEN.
ty.four years. One day last week, twenty
recruits from Taunton were accepted, all hardy
young men, and number from Providence
have been enlisted. The rendezvous at New
Bedford is in charge Of the following gentle.
men, all Of whom are officers Of experience ::
Capt Glasson, Lieut. Flagg, DR.. Edwards, and
Mr.. McCawley, clerk.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

S 1t is stated that Col. F. W. Lander, who
was Potter's second in his bowie knife duel,
wherein Pryor backed down, has offered his
services to Gen. Mcclellan, and has been &C.
cepted.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

~ They are funny people at Alexandria.
A small part of the population attend church
Sundays, but spend the day, like the Athenians
of old-who worshipped the unknown God
in inventing and believing new things. The
following was their last Sundays bill Of fare
in this line: lst, that Gen. Butler had posi-.
lively been taken prisoner near Norfolk; I'd,
that the Pawnee had positively been blown to
pieces at Aqua creek and Sd, that Col. Will
COX, one of the most energetic Of our officers
ct Alexandria, had become convinced of the
hopelessness Of his cause, and positively gone
over in q great hurry to the secession army.
1t is unnecessary to say that of these stories
one has as little foundation as either of the
others.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04
Skirmish Between the Confederate and
MARYLAND Troops at Williamsport.

Hdyersfoicn, June l, i. M-Ihls morning
the Sc .esson force again attempted to capture
the ferry boat lying opposite Williamsport, for
the purpose, as is conjectured, of removing it
into Falling Waters, point four miles below,
where there is considerable number of seces.
sion troops stationed, who doubtless intended, by
means OF the boat, to cross to the Maryland
side on some expedition.
The company Of Union men at Williams.
port, as soon as they observed the opposite
party about possessing themselves Of the boat,
ordered them to desst, which they refused to
do, whereupon the Union guns opened fire upon
the enemy. The Coniederates returned the fire,
aud brisk exchange of shots was kept up on
both sides for about an hour. Three or four
secessionists were wounded, one seriously, but
none were either killed or wounded on this side.
AS soon rs hostilies commenced, the seces-
sionists deserted the boat, and it now remains
safely at its moorings. 1t is supposed another
attempt to take it will be made tonight. The
river, however, will be closely watched by the
Union Guards, who have been reinforced by a
company from Clearspring. The Union com
pany, from Sharpsburg, are also on their way
up to Williamsport with one or two field pieces.
MARYLAND.-The election for members Of
Congress from Maryland will take place on the
18th of June. The following candidates have
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

~ The War Department will to-day issue
an order, consequent on the death Of Senator
Douglas, speaking in high terms of his services
in behalf of his country, and ordering due hon
or to be paid to his memory.
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

The Louisville Journal of late date has
these paragraphs in its columns:
"A secession organ says that we Union men
of Kentucky have no ground to stand upon.
o, yes we have plenty Of ground to stand on.
1t used to be q little dark and bloody in the
old time, but it does very well to stand on, and
we have no idea Of submitting to be driven
from it.
"The Charleston Mercury calls the Yankee
troops now threatening the South, tin pedlars.
1t Is true that the Yankees have generally, in
The national Republican., 1861-06-04

MARYLAND.-The election for members O
Congress from Maryland will take place on th'
18th of June. The following candidates have
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