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The national Republican., 1861-01-24
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS.

STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The public meetings
for the discussion of the relative claims of the
different candidates for the State Convention
have already commenced. A very large meet
ing was held at Liberty Hall on Tuesday night,
when speeches were delivered byMajor Thomas,
State Senator from Alexandria and Fairfax, W.
Fl. Fowle, Esq, and Mr.. Tustin, of Alexandria.
In the course Of his remarks, Mr.. Fowle stated
that the rejection of the Crittenden resolutions
would not be sufficient ground for the State Sc.
ceding from the Union, while Mr.. Funsten said
that in the event of the rejection OF those res
olutions, he was for immediate secession. The
meeting adjourned amid great confusion, and
loud cheers for Thomas and Fowle,
COLLISION ON THE BAY. - The British brig
Perthshire, from Newport, Wales, bound to
this port, with cargo of rails for the Manas.
sas Gap railroad, collided with and sank, on
the night Of the 10th instant, when off the Wolf:
trap light-boat, in Chesapeake Bay the schoou.
er Ellen, from Baltimore, bound to New Bed.
ford. The captain and all on board were taken
of. safely, and will be brought to this city by
the PerthShire, which will, is supposed, arrive
up to day.
FATAL ACCIDENTAL little boy, whose name
we were unable to learn, was killed on Satur.
day evening last, on the turning table of the
Orange and Alexandria railroad, near this city,
on the Amherst side Of the river. The little fe.
low had been sent by his mother to gather some
chips, and while engaged in so doing, an ell.
gine was run upon the turning table, when in
attempting to assist about the engine, his feet
slipped and he was caught in some of the
machinery, which inflicted a dreadful injury on
the head, from the effects of which he died in
about an hour. His father, we learn, is section
master on this end of the road. - Lynchbury
RsDubLic1n
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
PROSPECTUS or THE WEEKLY NATIONAL,
I. REPUBLICAN,. HnF'g-d
WELLINGTON, ID. C., Decembef. 1850

WAsnrSaros, d. c., December, 1860.
The undersigned have commenced the pubIics-
ton, in this city, Of a weekly newspsper, called
the National Republican. - tgqg
1t Is printed on large sheet, ~ by A inches,
and Is furnished at the low prices stated below
II will contain all the original matter OF the
daily National Republican, with the exception Of
local news not interesting to country subscribers
1t will give full reports of the proceedings
Of Congress, and Of the other departments Of tho
National Government. .....rf.f..n.. =. .....
1t will contain all the news of the day, foreign
and domestic, markets, &C., &C., as well as an
original correspondence from all parts of the
country. The miscellaneous department will re-
ceive special attention, and, in all respects, tho
effort will be made to establish the character Of
the National Republican ass ... 30
FAMILY NEwsPAPRR.
In politics, the paper will be Republican, sus-
tanning the incoming Administration of Mr. Lin
coin, but disclaiming, however, any pretension
to be the organ Of the President elect. ..
There Is no other Republican paper in the
District of Columbia, or in the vicinity Of IT, and
it is believed that recent events have opened to
such paper an important sphere Of useful ef-
fort The time has come, when the actual ad-
miuistration Of the Government upon Republican
principles will explode the Misrepresentation
which have made those principles so distasteful
TO the South. " "..
But it is not only here, and in this vicinity,
that the projectors Of the National Republican
hope to make 1t useful. To the whole country
they offer a journal which will discuss national
politics from a national standpoint, and which
will never be swerved from patriotic duty BY any
overpowering pressure Of local interest.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
New York Markets,

NeW York, Jan. 23.-Cotton lower-sales Of
l,8OO bales. Upland middlings, III.
Flour five cents lower-Sales of $4,000 bar
rels. Wheat lower-Sales of $4,000 bushels
White, C9 2 cents lower. Western red, 1892
ca : l.34. White, $l.45 "a SLIGO.
Corn heavy-Sales OF $4,000 bushels. Mixed
G6 ca SO. Southern white, IS "a II.
Lard quiet, at lO4 "a l0s.
Sugar dull. Orleans, Ct "a 6!.
Spirits of turpentine firm, at 35l O. 81.
Rosin dull, at $l.20 ca SIPS.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
From Denver.

F1rt Kearny, JAM 22.-The coach of the
c. o. c. and p. p. Express passed for St. 10.
seph at $50 p. NJ, with four passengers.
Dencer, Jan. ia quartz mill has been
commenced on Clear creek, to run 100 stamps
by water power Hurlburt 4 Co.'s sx.starip
mill, at Gold Dirt diggings, took out in few
days over two months, $ll l,526.94. One sluice
on the same lead, in II days, took out $2,236.
The times are said to be improving in the mines.
People are daily starting for San Juan, and as
many or more returning.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Minnesota,

81. Paul, Jan. 22.-In pursuance of legisla-
tive resolutions, at meridian to day, the stars
and stripes were hosted over the dome of the
Capitol, in presence Of the Governor, heads of
departments, and the members of the Senate
and House of Representatives. A national
salute of thirty.three guns was fired, amid uni.
versal rejoicings. There was no distinction Of
party in the demonstration.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Railroad Accident.

Be'ioos Falls ", Jan. pa cattle train
on the Rutland and Burlington railroad, con.
sisting of fourteen cars last night broke through
the bridge between Bellows Falls and Chester,
Vt. Five cars went through, killing fifty sheep
and four cattle. No injury was sustained by
the men on the train.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
North Carolina LEGISLATURE,

Raleigh, Jan. 23.-The Convention bill was
under discussion today, the great difficulty
still being to fix upon day. Its passage is
doubtful.
A resolution was offered, to send Comms-
sioners to Washington on the 18th of February,
according to the plan proposed by Virginia.
1t was made special order for tomorrow.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
From ALBANY,

Albany Jan. 22.-The Republicans held a
caucus at the Capitol, to night, to consider what
course should be taken in regard to the major.
ity and minority reports of the Special Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
Mr.. Littlejohn proposed that both reports
from the federal committee should be tabled,
and that the Legislature should stand, for the
present at least, upon the resolutions already
adopted by both Houses, which declare seces.
sion to be treason, and offer military aid to the
General Government, in case it shall be called
for by the President, and the caucus adopted
his plan by almost unanimous vote-67 to 3.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Virginia Legislature.

bill femon S1Srs r be p"sseS Jeaee se
Of the State with some amendments.
In the House, the resolutions to encomage a
line Of steamers between France and the Chesa-
peake was tabled.
The other proceedigs were unimportant.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
TERMS.

Payments always in advance.
When Club of subscribers has been forward
ed, additions may be made to II on the same
terms. 1t is not necessary that the subscribers
to Club should receive their papers at the same
post office.
Money may be forwarded by mail, at our risk.
Large amounts can be remitted in drafts on Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore
smaller amounts in gold, or in notes Of solvent
banks. Address
L. CLEPHANE l. CO.,
National Republican, Washington, d. C.
Those of our exchanges publishing the above
conspicuously three times in the inside form OF
their paper, and forwarding marked copy to
this office, will receive our daily in exchange
until the end Of the ensuing session of Congress.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Financial.

New York, Jan. 23.-stocks are higher. Chi.
cago and Rock Island, So. Illinois Central
shares, 81. Michigan Southern, 335. Pennsyl.
vania Coal Company, 70. Reading, 46i. Hud-
son River Railroad, AZ. Missouri 6's, 6S3.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24

The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgetomm, d. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS-, 1884,
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE,
TNHE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
l. of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING, Secretary
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent.
Office and residence No. 81 North A street.
Capitol Hill. Box 454, City Post Office. Orders
attended to Immediately Losses paid promptly.
Cure for home, and home will care for us.
nov %
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Later from Eurepe,


Nep York, Jan. 23.-The steamship 'Arago,
from Havre, via Southampton, on the 9th, ar
rived here last night.
Liverpool, JAM 9-Cotton steady estimated
sales three days $4,000 bales. The market
closed steady.
Breadstufs rulsd quiet but steady.
Provisions ruled dull.
Consols closed at 9l$.
The Arago brings London dates Of the 9th.
Gaeta, Jan. 5.-The shells thrown by the
Sardinians penetrated the room over that oc.
cupied by the King of Naples, and the minis.
ters were insisting that he should remove his
quarters.
The Hungarian and Polish volunteers from
Garibaldi's army were arriving at Pera, en-
route for the Danubian Principalties.
The Emperor Of Austria proclaims com.
prehensive amnesty for Hungary, Transefonia,
Croatia, and Sclavonia.
Paris, Wednesday,-In the Bank of France
deficit of 100000 francs is anticipated.
The American crisis has affected the com.
merce Of France equally with that of England
The City of Washington took out nearly halt
q million in specie.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
The New Mexican Mail.

Independence, No., jan. 22-The NewMex.
lean mail, with dates to the 3lst of December,
arrived this evening, bringing all the back
mails.
The news from the plains is important.
About Is days ago, Major Crittenden, with his
command from Fort Union, came across large
baud of Kiowa Indians, near Simon Springs,
and among them their notorious chief Santauk
They burnt up 100 lodges and took all their
houses, provisions, &c. None of Crittenden's
command were even wounded.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and advertise
ments may be left at his store, No. lib High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
The Investment of Fort Pickens.
The Louisiana LEGISLATURE,

NeW Orleans, Jan. 22.-Advices from Baton
Rouge state that Gov. Moores message is un.
ccmpromisingly in favor of secession, princi.
pally on the ground that the North has con.
temptuously rejected all the propositions of
moderate men.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
Georgia Convention.

Mlledgepille, Jan. PA number of resolu.
tons have been offered in Convention to-day,
and adopted. One appointing committee of
sixteen to report on the power Of the Convcn.
ton to reduce the number of members of the
Legislature; another declaring that Georgia
will demand her share Of the public property
another pledging the State to pay the carriers
for the transportation of the mail in future !;
another instructing committee to report an
ordinance authorizing the appointment of
council of safety.
Six delegates entered their protests against
the passage of the ordinance Of secession, but
pledged their lives, fortunes, and honor, in
the defence Of Georgia against coercion or in.
vasion.
An ordinance was offered declaring all white
persons who were in the State at the adoption
of the ordinance of secession citizens of the
State, without regard to nativity or length of
residence. Referred.
A long letter was presented from the post
master at Savannah, detailing the evils Of a
change in the present postal affairs. Referred.
An ordinance was adopted, providing for the
execution of the sentences passed by the Federal
courts, and for the execution of processes
issued by the same courts, and to preserve
indictments.
An ordinance was offered and made the spe.
cial order for tomorrow, continuing in force
all the Federal laws in reference to the African
slave trade. 1t will be almost unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. J. Vason was appointed commissioner to
Louisiana, and General Sanford was appointed
commissioner to Texas.
The proceedings to-day were quite interesting
The gallery was open to visiters.
Alabama withdraws her Representatives
Montgomery, Jan. o. The Convention to-
day adopted resolutions recalling the Represent
atves of the State from Congress, and author
izing the Governor to appoint commissioners to
Washington.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
J. J. COOMBS,

TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.
N7E invite the attention of housekeepers to
w our very large and beautiful stock of
China, Glass, and Earthen Ware,
Which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment by our recent importations.
We deem 1t unnecessary to enumerate articles
as we have everything that is usually kept in
the China business from rich decorated French
China Dinner and Tea Sets, to the ordinary
Earthen Ware; and as we import the majority Of
our goods, we are prepared to furnish the best
quality, either to the wholesale or retail trade,
as low as any of the importing houses Of Balti-
more.
English and American Cutlery of superior
quality.
Also, Horn, Buck, and Cocoa handled Cutlery,
from the same factories.
Sver-plated Ware on fine albata, warranted.
large stock Of Coal Oil Lamps, numerous
patterns.
Parlor Lamp-shades and Chimneys.
Cut Glass Globes.
Hyacinth Glasses, Fancy Articles, TOYS, &c,
C. S. FOWLER h CO.,
dec 4-eo 5O4 Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
Later from Mexico-Capture and Es-
cape of Miramon.

New Orleans, Jan. 22.-Vera Cruz dates of
the 10th state that Miramon and some of his
officers had been captured by the Indians, but
that Miramon escaped by Killing three Of his
captors.
President Juarez left Vera Cruz for the cap.
tal on the 9TH.
The Investment of Fort Pickens.
Pensacola, Jan. 2l.-The garrison at Fort
Barrancas have mounted two columbiads aud
fred salute for the lone State of Florida.
Forts Pickens and McRae are being invested
by the allied State troops
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
OTE CTION
The Potomac Fire Insurance Compar

"Now let those insure who neer insured before,
And those who nave, lei Them insure the more.n
The national Republican., 1861-01-24

NorrcE.-The patrons of this paper residing
in the FIRST ward are notified that Mr. Dillow
is no longer our agent, and all sums due for
the paper must be paid to Mr.. L. B. Parker,
who is now the agent for that ward.
The national Republican., 1861-01-24
LOC A L N EW s..

AGENT.-Mr. James E. Given is authorized
to receive all moneys owing for subscriptions
to this paper in the routes Of the Northern
Liberties, heretofore owned by Mr.. John Mat.
thews.
The Van Buren press., 1861-10-31
neeoess.sy .asisty - TO what he might see

necessary .axisty - TO what he might see
+ 'Thc Gods hslp those who help .hcsn-
selves, !" and I" thsy who would be free :hem
selves must strihe the blow" We do not
see how this conteft with the North is de-
pendent upon the cficial bow of France or
the formal nod a England Supposc this
question was ssselsd, and our Independence
" recognized" BY Fiance aud England and
Spain. This would not give us indepcnd-
euce. They don't propose to aid us in tho
struggle Our battles wouli have TO be
fought all the same. The mere act Of being
nodded at by crowned heads on the other
side of the Atlaptic will do nothing to-
wards whipping the Yankees, and this we
VIZ siave TO do before we can get peace
e q ss soon as re do Il. the,e -psil bc no
Hunger any question about, recogaition. y
proud people should scorn to solicit recog-
milton from any nation they should COM
nanIsd respect, and recognition will follow
as natural coro.iary (: and when it is thus
obtained. how much more satisfactory aud
honorable to an independent spirit than if
it had been the result Of sycophantic see
king.
If we are able 10 maintain ourselves rec
ognition will come as a matter of course in
due time if we are not able to maintain
our position, we don't deserve to be rccog-
nized and should not ask it. Our enemies
have forced us to draw the sword, and with
the sword the question Of recognition will
be decided. With us it is matter of life
and death. We are fighting not only for
recognition but for existence itself. OF
course we can't be conquered. and just 80
sure as we are not conquered so sure will
we be duly recognized
| We do not doubt if the powers of Eu-
rope understood the sentiment chat pervad-
cd the minds of the Southern people, and
had an accurate idea of their immense re-
sources and ability to sustain themselves.
that they would withhold recognition any
longer. But they get all information on
American affairs through Yankee channels,
and are widely deceived as to the actual
coudi,ion Of things here. But it does not
advance our interest in any respect whatever
to play any part OF the toady to old Eng
land for the sake Of her nod TO say moth
ing of the want of respect which such con-
duct would engender. Then away with
this obseqaiousness, away with this raven
Gus anxiety to see and hear what England
has to say, or when she will probably rec
ognize our independence. If governments
don't choose to know us. il is not for us TO
make ourselves miserable about it. Con-
scious of the purity Of our motive, and Of the
certain success of our experiment. we can
patiently pursue the line of our duty, and
await the development Of events. At pres
ens we can do without Europe as well as
Europe can do without us and until we
AVE gup c,..nilT pm, o... --lr --.-,-... f,-
b'5s anything in the shape OF dealing anu
trade with those governments.
The Van Buren press., 1861-10-31
From the Jaekson Mississiupian.
The Recognition Question.

From the beginning Of our present diff
culties with the Northern States there has
been on the part Of our people an unac-
countable and fruitless solicitude in regard
to the recognition Of the Confederate G w.
ernment by foreign nations. Instead OF
preserving our self-rcspect as became u
great people, who hal embarked upon the
holy pursuit of independence. and looking
where We should have looked, and where
we will have to look, to our own strong
arms, we have betrayed feverish and I'M
dignihed anxiety about foreign recognition
that is absolutely objectionable, and which
has. in all likelihood, prolonged the very
thing so imploringly sought for. Nations.
like individuals, have a strange way of re-
specting those who respect themselves.
When the erudite DR.. VIM. II. Russell
was prying into our camps. and seeking,
here and there something to make sport Of,
our people We'd with each other in extend
ing hospitafitics to him. The object OF
this exhibition Of a species of hunkeyism
on our part. was to curry favor with old
England by feasting and wineing one OF
her itinerant cosmopolites. In ordinary
times Dr. Russell would have felt highly
complmented il one of our members of the
Legislature bad asked him to take q drink,
but when he was here in Jackson. he didn't
feel honored even by an interview with oar
Governor, and actually had the Inpudence
to go off and say naughty things about
him. This. however, was attributable to
the fact that the Doctor saw in the Govern.
or genuine specimen of Southern seces-
sionis. who scorned to administer the usu-
al dose of asttery to which he had been ae-
customed for whatever else DIR. Russell
NAV have discovered in our Governor. be
found nothing of the funkcy about him
We made SO much out Of him that he soon
began to feel his importance. and imagine
himself entitled to all the attentions shown
him by oar civil and military authorities,
laughing all the while At the gullibility ol
Southerners. If our people had manifest.
ei that indifference and unconcern for DR.
Russell, they would have felt for any othe,
rowing correspondent Of a newspaper. they
would have faired much better at his hands
! and sared a vast amonnt a wins and un-
The Van Buren press., 1861-10-31
The " Old Pub. Func."

That incompatible old Pennsylvania
gentleman. that nonpareil statesman and
patriot, James Buchanan. has few parting
words for his countrynen before he goes
down to the dominions of the power he
has served so long and well.
WINCHESTER, Pa, Oct. 4, 1861.
AT the great Union meeting at Haynes
vile. Chester county, on the 1st, the fol-
lowing letter from cx-President Buchanan
was read
WnEA~LASp. (near Lancaster) PA.,)
September %, 1861.
DEAR SIR have been honored by your
your kind invitation, as chairman of the
appropriate committee to attend and ad-
dress a Union meeting of the citizens of
Chester and Lancaster counties, to be held
at Haynesville, ON the lst of October.
This should gladly accept. proceeding, az
it does from much valued portion of my
old Congressional district, but advancing
years and the present state of my health,
render it impossible.
Ton correctly estimate the deep interest
which l feel in common with the citizens
who will there be assembled, in the present
condition Of our country. This is, indeed,
serious but our recent military rcverscs,
so far from producing despondoncy in the
minds OF loyal and powerful people. will
only animate them to more mighty exer-
tions IN sustaining war which has become
inevitable by the assault of the Confederate
States upon Fort Sumter. For this reason
were 1t possible, waving all other topics,
| should conine myself to solemn and
earnest appeal to my countrymen. and cs-
pecially TO those without families, to vol
unteer for the war, and join the many thou
sanas of brave anu patriotic volunteers who
are already in the field This is the mo-
ment for action, prompt, energetic and unit
cd action, and not for the discussion #
peace propositions. These. we must know
would be rejected by the States that have
seceeded, unless we would offer to recor-
nize their independence, which is entirely
out of the question.
Better counsels may hereafter prevail.
when these people shall be convinced that
the war is conducted no. for their conquest
or subjugation, but solely for the purpose
Of bringing them back to their original no.
sition IN the Union, without impairing in
the slightest degree any of their ccnsti,u,
tional rights.
While, therefore, we shall cordially hail
their retain under our common glorious
flag. add welcome them as brothers, vet
until that happy day shall arrive. it will
be our duty to support the President with
| all the men and means at the command of
| the country. in vigorous and successful
prosecution Of the war.
Yours very respectfully.
| JAMES BUCHANAN
The Van Buren press., 1861-10-31
1 Think Of Thee.
TO MRS. I. R. OF Fl. SMITH.

! think Of thee when rosy morn
Rolls back the curtains of the night,
And flowers. whose cheerful Smiles adorn
The valleys. waken with the light
For in each blush that tints the skies,
Or decks the budding meads, 1 see
The Joy that lighted up your eyes,
When first they dawned with love for me
! think of thee when noon-tide beams
Shed DER the earth their warmer rays,
And golden fields and flashing streams
Rejoice. yet tremble in the blaze.
For then the heavens that DER me shine,
Remind me OF thy radiant charms,
When ripened love confessed me thine
Yet gave me not into thy arms.
think Of thee when evening filings
Her purple vale o'er land and ieep.
And z-phyrs shed. from bafny wings,
The languor that invites to Sleep
For. in thai soft and tranquil hour.
Thy spirit flies to mine, and throws
Around me all its soothing power
To lull me to a sweet repnse.
Yes, ever thus around me play
The riemorie, of each past delight,
To cheer my exile's weary day,
And bless, with happy dreams. each nigh
And still at morning. noon and even,
On peaceful shore. or stormy sea,
As wandering spirits turn to Heaven
I'll ever turn and think of thee.
Oct. 25th, 1861. ZFpHYR.