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The national Republican., 1861-02-20
Prospectus of the National Republican.

Believing that the time has arrived when the
great Republican party of the United States ought
10 be fairly represented in the daily press of the
National Metropolis, we have embarked in the
enterprise Of supplying the citizens of the District
Of Columbia with daily publication, under the
tile o. The "NATIoSAL REPUBLICAN,"
"a It's political department, this journal will
advocate and defend the principles of the Repub-
iicau party, and endeavor to disabuse the public
mind OF groundless prejudices which have been
engendered against II, by the false accusations
Of its enemies. Having the utmost confidence
that the administration of Mr.. Lincoln will be
such as to merit our appreciation, we expect to
yield It cordial, but not servile support. In
the great issue that is likely to be made with his
administration, by the enemies of the Republican
party, the people Of Washington and the District
Of Columbia have more at stake than the people
of any other portion of our common country. We
believe that to support Mr.. Lincoln's administra-
tion will be synony ymous with maintaining the in
tegrity Of the Federal Union, against the nachin-
ations Of those who would rend 1t asunder. No
one can doubt upon which side of this issue the
people Of Washington will te found, when they
come to realize that 1t is fairly forced upon them.
We feel confident, therefore, that in yielding to
the administration of Mr.. Lincoln cordial sup
port, we shall have the sympathy of an immense
majority of the people Of this District and vicin-
ity. 'ra a...
It is not our design, however, to make the
National Republican mere political paper. We
intend, that as q medium Of general and local
newe 1t shall not be inferior to any other journal
published in this city. We shall pay particular
attention to questions Of local policy, and advo-
cate such reforms as we may deem essential to
the prosperity of the city, and to the advance
ment Of the moral and material welfare Of its
inhabitants.
We deem it unnecessary, however, to multi
ply promises, as the paper will Immediately make
its appearance, and will then speak for itself
II will be published every morning, and de-
livered to city subscribers at six cents per week.
Mail subscribers, $3.50 year, payable in ad-
vance.
The publication Office is at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
.s. LEWIS CLEPHANE b co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
MERRY's MUSEUM,

AND
PARLEY'S MAGAZINE FOR CHILDREN
...... AND YOUTH.
IN addition TO the able Editors and Writers con-
i nected with this veteran Monthly, the PRINcE
or WARNS for the Young,
JACOB ABBOTT,
(whose Hsrper's Story Books, Rollo Books, Lucy
Books, and other charming Juveniles, are as fa-
miiiar as household words,) is engaged to fur
nish choice articles, beginning with the January
number for 1861.
The MUSEUM Is designed to aid in the forma-
tion Of good character, and in storing the mind
with useful knowledge. 1t is literally Treasu-
y Of Knowledge and Gallery of Amusement
filed with Tales, Sketches, Poetry, Enigmas
Puszles, &C., &c.
It forms Two Volumes year, embracing 3s4
pages, and $50 choice Engrsvings-all at the
low price of 81 a year, in advance. Single copies
10 cts. New subscribers will marvel that they
have been 80 long strangers to this YoUNG Pro-
PLss FAvORIrE.
~ Every person, sending one new name be-
ndesh his or her own with ST. will receive promptly
copy OF MERRY's New Book OF PUZZLES, free Of
postage.
. ~ A male or female Agent wanted in every
town in New England.
rH Address the Publisher for New England,
1L @. W. LIGHT,
Jan "A IL fremont street, Boston.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
Chartered BY Congress.

THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON.
l. PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners of the District the
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire, as any other Company, as will ap.
dear BY an examination of its principles.
The fact that all Of the Insurance Companies
Of the District are declaring large dividends 10
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums, and the consequent
saving to persons insuring with this Company.
ULYSSES WARD, Pesident.
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
IANAGERS.
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISWICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY,
7. J. MAGRUDER, J. G. McKELDEN,
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (north) the Bank Of Wash.
ington. nov 20
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

TIME ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
L Bathing Sponges, Velvet Sponges, Bath
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubin's Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazns Soaps and Extracts.
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tonics, &c.
With full assortment of new Perfumery.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received vt GILMANS
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand, as above. dec3
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON PLATFORM,

ReSolped, That we, the Democracy of the
Union, in Convention assembled, hereby de.
clare our afirmance of the resolutions unani.
mously adopted and declared as q platform of
principles by the Democratic Convention at
Cincinnati, in the year 1856, believing that
Democratic principles are unchangeable in
their nature, when applied to the same subject
matterj and we recommend as the only further
resolutions the following:
Reso1ped, That il, ia tho duty Of the United
States to afford ample and complete protection
to all its citizens, whether at home Or abroad,
and whether native or foreign. " ".j
ReSolred, That one Of the necessities of the
age, in military, commercial, and postal
point OF view, is speedy communication be.
tween the Atlantic and Pacific States; and
the Democratic party pledge such constitution.
al government aid as will insure the construc-
tlon OF railroad to the Pacific coast at the
earliest practicable period
Resolped, That the Democratic party are In
lavor Of the acquisition of the Island OF Cuba,
on such terms as shall be honorable to our.
selves and just to Spain.
Resolred, That the enactment of State Leg.
islatures to defeat the faithful execution of the
fugitive slave law are hostile in character, sub
versive of the Constitution, and revolutionary
in their effect.
heSotced, hat IN accordance with the In
depreciation of the Cincinnati platform, that,
during the existence of the Territorial Govern.
ments, the measure of restriction, whatever it
may be, imposed by the Federal Constitution
on the power of the Territorial Legislature
over the subject of the domestic relations, as
the same has been, Or shall hereafter be, finally
determined by the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, should be respected by all good
citizens, and enforced with promptness and
fidelity by every branch Of the General Gov.
ernment
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
PROTE CTION.

Snow let those insuve who meier insured before,
And those who have, let them insure the more"
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of GeoryetoUn, D. G.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1891
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE,
YNHE 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.
Care for home, and hs5s will care for US.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.'S
o.. REPRINT OF ..
THE BRITISH REVIEWS
AND
BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE.

T EONARD SCOTT CO., New York, con-
IL tinue to publish the following leading Brit
ish Periodicals, viz:
l. The London Quarterly, (Conservstive.)
O. The Edinburgh Review, (Whig)
8. The North British Review, free Church.)
4. The Westminster Review, (Liberal.D o.
8. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, (Tory.)
These Periodicals ably represent the three
great political parties Of Great Britsin--Whig,
Tory, and Radical-but politics forms only one
feature Of their character. As Organs of the
most profound writers on Science, Literature,
Morality, and Religion, they stand, as they ever
have stood, unrivalled in the world Of letters,
being considered indispensable TO the scholar
and the professional man, while to the intelli-
gent reader Of every class they furnish q more
correct and satisfactory record Of the current
literature Of the day, throughout the world, than
can be possibly obtained from any other source.
EARLY COPIES.
Tho receipt of ADVANCE SHEETS from the
British publishers gives additional value to these
Reprints inasmuch as they can now be placed
in the hands of subscribers about as soon as the
original editions.
TERMS.
For any one Of tho four Reviews, per ann. So
For any two of the four Reviews, 8
For any three Of the four Reviews,
For all four Of the Reviews,
For Blackwood's Magazine, 8
For Blackwood and one Review, 8
For Blackwood and two Reviews,
For Blackwood and three Reviews, 8
For Blackwood and the four Reviews" 10
Payments to be made In all cases in advance
Money current in the State where issued will be
received at par.
CLUBBING.
A discount Of twenty-five per cent. from the
above price will be allowed to Clubs ordering four
or more copies of any one or more of the above
works. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood, or of
one-Review, will be sent to one address for 50 ;
four copies Of the four Reviews and Blsckwood
for $50; and 80 on.
POSTAGE.
In all the principal cities and towns, these
works will be delivered, FREE OF POSTAGE
When sent by mail, the Postage to any part of
the United States will be but twenty. four csnts
year for Blackwood," and but fourteen cents
year for each of the Reviews.
N. B. The price in Great Britain of the five
Periodicals above named is $3l per annum.
Remittances for any Of the above publications
should always be addressed post paid, to the
publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT l. CO.,
nov 26 No. b4 Gold street New York.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
Millinery, Fancy Goods-Cheap.

NTR.C c. HANMERSCHLAG, 432 Seventh street,
IVl between G and II streets, keeps constant
ly on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods,
Notions, Hosiery, &c, which he offers on the
most favorable terms, and earnestly solicits the
continued patronage Of his numerous friends and
customers.
Having engaged Mr.. j. NJ. COIN, he will
promptly accommodate his former customers.
feb l6-2meod
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
FOR RENT,

A THREE-story Brick House, containing eight
II rooms, in good order, with gas fixtures COM
plete, on H street, between Fourth and Fifth.
Also, two-story brick COTTAGE, with large
yard attached, corner of r street north and Four
teenth street east. To punctual and reliable
tsnants the terms will be moderate. Apply at
E6 Twelfth street, between and H.
co. 99-tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

l OUSES FOR RENT.-A desirable brick res.
IL idence, 4l0 Thirteenth street, between G
and streets, containing eight rooms; ALSO a
House situated on Twentieth street, between NJ
and N streets, containing six rooms Key next
door, or apply at W. RUTHERFORD'S Marble
Yard, on Z street, between Twelfth and Thr-
teenth streets. Terms moderate. feb l8-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
J. J. COOMBS,

attorney and Counsellor at Lap,
WILL practice in the local Courts of this
w District, and in the Supreme Court and
Court Of Claims. Office at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
BOARDING.

By the Day, Week, or Month, Uih or Dithom
Rooms.
MI RS. M. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lsl up, in handsome STYLE that large and
pleasant house, No. 5o4 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east of Third street, between the st..
Oharies Hotel and Adamss Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, is now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 28
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and advertise
ments may be left at his store, No. ll3 High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
..r Boston Office.

A NEW PAPER, with the above title, has re-
"A Gently been started at Warrington, which
will ably sustain the incoming Administration OF
Mr. LINCOLN give full reports Of the proceedings OF
Congress and all of the other departments of the
National Government, and be made in all re-
spects an interesting Family Newspaper.
Every true friend OF Freedom understands th Q
importance Of sustaining o Press Of this chsrac-
Ter st the National Capital, in these times; and
Is hoped that Boston, and New England gen.
sfally, will give it q generous patronage.
The price Of the Republican, published weekly,
~ year, in advance. The frst number ap-
peared on the goth of December last.
Those who are willing to give this paper a
trial, previous to being called upon, will please
address the Agent for New England,
... GEORGE W. LIGHT,
IL fremont street, Boston.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
G. M. ALEXANDER,

-... c. M. ALEXANDER,
Attorney and Counsellor at Patent Laic, and
..as.-z. ,,.l Solicitor Of Patents.
Patent cases examined free of charge.
Applications conducted upon conditional fees.
Advice on points of law and infringement
given. s ~
Arguments prepared, and litigstsd cases con-
duoted In the courts.
Once, corner of Seventh and streets, Wash
ington, D. @. .-....f ..... ...
Refer to Hon. r. p. BLAIR, jun, Hon. WILLIAM
Il. RHeLIsB, Hon. DANIEL e. SoMEs.
sb l9-6m
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
yrIoHIr ial. 4 fsrsmptory News
At P. J. BELLEW &lCO.'S

FIRST and only regular One Dollar Je,ocl,y eper
opened IN the United States,
UNDER THE NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON, n c.
OUR Third and Last Great Regular Sale of
~ over $4,000 worth Of fine Gold Jewelry
and Silver plated wsre commences this day, and
continues for twenty days only. We respectfully
beg to call the early attention Of every lady and
gentleman In Washington, and strangers visiting
splendid large, new, and choice Stock, just open
ed this day.
The following list comprises some Of the Fine
and Elegant Goods sold at this Establishment for
ONE DOLLAR EACH, irrespective Of their
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

Furniture! Furniture Furniture!
At 423 Seventh street, bel. g and II.
TNHE undersiz zned keeps constantly on hand q
L large assortment of New and Secondhand
Furniture, which will be sold at the lowest cash
price.
Fine large elegantly furnished rooms can also
be obtained BY inquiry at my store.
g. feb l9-3m R. ST. CLAIR.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

LNOR RENT.-Two or three comfortable fur
i nished rooms, without board, at No. ITS
Second street, between B and O streets, within
i've minutes' walk Of the Capitol. feb l3-4t
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

HAMSi HANSii
7 HAVE in store Maryland New HANS, sugar
l. cured, prepared for family use.
JESSE B. WILSON,
327 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh
nov 26. streets. south ride.
... MACKEREL.
7 HAVE In store largo and fat No. l MACK
j EREL. JESSE B. WILSON.
nov 16
The national Republican., 1861-02-20
FOR THE CURE or
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,

Weakness or Debility, Flatulency and Nausea,
Loss Of Appetite, Nervousness, Liver Com
plants, Bilious Fevers, and all Diseases
Of the Stomach, Liver, and Bowels.
As A PREVENTIVE FOR FEVER AND AGUE,
THESE sTTERs ARE NOT EQuAllEo.
The national Republican., 1861-02-20

FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without
y board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 400
Eighth street, between G and H streets.
dec 20-lm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11
The Government Loan.

When President Lincoln took the control Of
tho Government, it WAS little better than bank
rupt. Cobb had pretty much done the work
for it financially. Secretary Dix ID all an
honest and capable man could do to stop the
leaks, and ho accomplished much Still the
credit Of tho Government was nearly ruined
and when it offered its notes in the market, il
could get them discounted only at ruinous
bgure. The best terms that Mr. Dix could /,
rs late as February 23I, were 90 | > cents -
Now, nearly halt Of the s. .00O, 900 loan adj
ycttisod for by Mr.. Chase is taken at 94 cents,
and four times the amount ol the Lam is bid
Tor at rates better than those 0iered in Febru
any. The Secretary has 50 great conildenr,
that money Niil seek Investment at fair rate.
] IN Government securities, that he has refused
any offers at lower rate, than !, rrcierng to
/ 60 again upon the market fer better terms
oDd he viii he very sure to get them TIL
seems TO be avery sagacious move on the par
/ OF the Government. rs soon as capitalists dis
cover that tie Government has confidence il
itself, they will 5cgin to have confidence in I'd,
Government. And this decisive indication thai
the Administration has mind and will Of 10
own, and prefers and means when it borrow.
money to fix its own rates OF interest rather
Than hayo the figures all made for it by the
Wall Street brokers, will be sure to bring the
brokers to terms. We hail it as the dawn Of
the day when the Government will command
the respect and confidence of all its citizens.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11
The Morrill, Tariff.

just now the Democracy, far and near, high
and low, editors and stump speakers and pot
house politicians, are making great cIamor
about the Morrill, tariff Even our good neigh-
Dor Of tho Patriot list week came within AN
nee Of pronounoing a funeral Grafton over Mr..
Morrill, on account of his relationship to this
revenue measure. and Why all this complaint
and defamation? And especially why THE
complaint against Mr. Morrill,? 1t is true Mr..
NJ. las been constant and consistent friend Of
the measure. But the bill passed House in
which tho Republicans bad hardly working
majority, and Senate ia which they were in "a
minority and was approved dya President who,
waaUyol other virtues he might haze possessed,
was certainly never charged with being Re-
publican. The truth is tho tariff was in no
sense party measure. The necessities Of g
rcyenue and the demands q the wh5louorth.
"ith tie execution Of the great trading magts,
Piomptorjly called for it. H. pas4s3 va, DE-
hJel much to- long, bat cam not q mIm4l.
tuo4oon. And we would sugsestt7 those who
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11

FAsr DAY IN MoNTrBLIER. Fast day was OBJ;
served IN Montpelier as usual, this year
Shops and places of business were generally
closed. Young men and boys splashed through
the mud on all sorts OF horse flesh, and fed upon
the sweets OF the day as they could find them.
There WAS service at Mr. Lords Church only,
and those who were so fortunate us to have an
inclination to go, and to pursue that inclina.
ton, heard y very able discourse on the state of
the Country Tho text was Kings xii 2l-24
and the teachings of that Scripture were clio.
qaently and strongly set forth. The burden of
the sermon was peace, peace, anything for
peace. The discourse was cmincnty patriotic,
and while we differed entirely from the preacher
in many of his positions, and especially because
he did not mention Slavery as one of the causes
of the present National divisions, we could not
but greatly admire the freedom lrankness. and
ability OF the speech. We understand the dis.
course is " be published.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11

VERMONT APPOINTMENTS &C. c. P. Baldwin,
Marshall; John b Reynolds, Pension Agent,
Rutland VIM. b. Yicl, Mail Agent on the
Champaign Steamers +. d. Hopkins, Mail
Agent ON the Vermont Central Railroad Geo.
=. Hayes Of Windsor, Mail Ronte Agent bo-
tween Springfield, Mass, and Barton, Vt.
John :0sgood of iRutland, Clerk in the Land
Office ut Washington Hon Sias Ii. Hodge, of
Rutland, Chairman OF the Board Of Appeals in
tho Patent Office; John w Newton, of St.
Adams, Pay Master on the Vermont Central
and Vermont and Canada Railroads Albert
romilson, Of Castlcton, Route Agent on the
Saratoga Railroad; Col. James NJ patnam,
of Rutann, Route Agent between hu,land and
Eagle Bridge, on the Rutland ana Washington
Railroad
The PbGnir understands that B. D. Harris,
Esq, is likely to to get the appointment of
Governor of Utah. lie was the Secretary of that
Territory under Fillmore Tho PhGail saws
g" Mr. Harris possesses excellent qualifications
for that office, and we trust that the ruuor of
his appointment will turn out reality. 1t is
barely possible that Bnttlcboro' will, after all,
furnish 1.-Two Governor -
Geo Howe, Esq, Of Bratlleboro, has botn
appointed District Attorney for Vermont.
The Office could not have fallen to better
man.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11
Fort Plckens.

There have been during the week cora;c,in,
rono-ts a.s.,,;n, .,3 don,in., H., ~, p:.l
chs had been re inorccd One thin, /. 81.
t,,, r. Il. to.r,, hao.r =. fl IL.
''''' NV ''''' - '",0'oeu' 'neFo . ~
immaculate necessity th"' II should be-
Inc Boston Journal has the following from
Washington
WAsnNcroN. Apr1
Lieut. ollmAn arrived here tom Pensacola
r'm,rrs tb"t , "'' rr, ~ ''' C io
an attack upon Fort Plckens by the confederate
army. Troops and munitions Of war are daily
arriving, and the officers find il difficult to ne.
strain the arIor Of tA.lr men from AN inwedi.
ateattack upon tie Fort There is immin,n,
danger Of a hight
''''' 'N' ''' -'"s.' are CONCENTRATING
forces az Fea5ae5ia
NW ORlf,Ns. Arrl4 The reuort that the
Minnesota aud other ships % war have been
ordered 10 the mouth oi me Mi-sisSippl create,
the highest excitement here.
The second company ct LJuayes left here o..
day ior Pensacola Eigatecu hundred Mis,i,.
sipl infantry passed through Mobile ye,teriay
lut Pensacola HE total force tacre /, jo06
aud thu ouiY danger OF conflict is from nh,
presence OF 80 l4rsca force.
......, .i........,-
'fs'i'' ''st',yu rom montgomery 10 zee
,.,',,,. '''' 'I,.'1 'o''I'''iivn' Is ue
ant ~ p.o,.t ,''ne w. ''n."s' ~ an na@Af1',
'''01'" "'SDp'S % o'''ruc'
S,n'6o,n NM ". ~ vac ,0I'"eln sh'lS IN
oou'ue'" waters WIN be sened' ana manned
.rbo .,ir,, ,b,t on;a,... ~, ..,s....7.
;, ~ '''''' ""''''''''' ''e S'iu'cls IN the
fof' may oe gathered IRON the following eH-
tract from a letter from ono Of them
Ih.vo.dov,,,5 iI-'s' 'u-'V" -, l0oi'
s,anrI,9 49,. -! l,'e -" uP'o'u 'le s4F-
or. ~" "@,'o O'vi ro'' TICK
wv =. ','.p us!' "o,o'o 'ne navy YARD
it"a''u1' .'sy .. 'ae ordinary Se"meh
n,,a ,hon, '"i ~ I'G'oo' al0 roIt' was
Ia., ,t,"a". e..'u "a'o o1o" uhusr Sr'ns ior tno
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN APRIL II, 1861

liberty, and the guards aud projections Of law
shall have come to be the tbinncsta and most on-
substantial shadow, we may be driven in the
desperation Of despair to set over us s5mc form
OF authority that can bring order out Of the
chaos, even if it puts cur liberties in peril.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11

The Mississippi State Convention has ratified
tho Constitution of the Southern Coniederacy
bv voto OF IS TOT.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-11

Under our Geographic head will be found tho
very gratifying intelligence That the credit oft tho
Government is again at premium 1t is plea
SAINT also to know that those who have been sent
to Washington as the representatives of rebel
lious States will not have the privilege of getting
information at head quarters in respect to
the policy of tho Government toward tho trait
ors they have left ut home,
or the conflicting desla,e!,a to tho Herald
and 10 the Tribune, we can only say that we
believe the lribnne's correspondent. 1t seems
much moro consistent with the news from
Charleston of the great activity, and warlike
preparation for an attack upon Fort Sumter.