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The national Republican., 1861-02-11

that Of W. 7. Ridgely, Esq, and that of Mrs.
Hackaway. Both were inferred in the Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Anderson Rifles, Company A, had fine pa
rade The other night, drilling for some hours on
our streets, and preparing themselves for the
arms arm which they expect TO receive to morrow.
'hey made very creditable appearance.
-, Capt Stuarts Mounted Guard will parade on
wednesday evening next, with their full equip.
tnents rs furnished by the Government
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
The Arsenal at Little Rock-Its Re
ported Seizure TJntrue.

Van Buren,, Ark., FEB. S-The conductor
OF the overland mail, from Little Rock, reports
that the rumor that the arsenal at that point
had been seized, is false. He says that party
of men came up from below to take the ar.
senal, but were told by the citizens of Little
Rock that they would be resisted, and they sub.
sequently abstained from any attempt.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
A. HUBNER'S

DRESS-MAk1NG ESTABLISHMENT,
No. 5OG Eleventh street, betpeen Pennsylpania avs-
nue. and T. street.
A LII kinds of Ladies' Garments Dresses,
"A Cloaks, Mantelets, Sacks, Zouave Jackets.
&c, &c, cut and made to order, by every fash.
ion plate, in the latest Paris and London STYLES.
at the shortest notice. dec 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
C. H I L L S
WHO WANTS IT.?

a NY person desiring to exchange property in
IA Washington, for improved or unimproyed
town and country property-includinga fne new
house, with all the modern improvements, fine
garden, frnt, shrubbery, &c.-in a thriving and
central location, in one OF the most healthlu and
prosperous OF the Northwestern States, can hear
of IN opportunity by inquiring at this Office i'm
mcdiatcly. place OF five or ten acres, with
good improvements, in the immediate vicinity.
wonld be preferred but would exchange for a
residence in the city. One with yard and gar
den preferred. feb 5-lw
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
Marine Disasters. &c.

Norfolk, FEB. 9.-The barkantine Ephraim
Williams, Of New York, from Baltimore, bound
to Wilmington, N. c.. with coal, has arrived
here with the loss of her anchors, chains, sails,
&c., in gale last Thursday. Daniel Cush.
man, colored, was frozen to death, and five of
the crew were severely frosted. They are now
in the hosnital
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
Tee TON.

NOW let those tnSnff who ne'cr insured before,
And those who have, let them insure the more,
The Potomac Fire Insurance COMPANY
Of GeO'yetotrn, ID. c.,
CHARTERED by CONGRESS, 1881
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE,
HNHE 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 ho,se will care for us.
nov &c
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
Seizure of Another Arsenal

Memphis, FEB. lO.-The Little Rock Arse.
nal, with nine thousand stand of arms, large
amount of ammunition, and forty cannons, in
cuding the celebrated battery of Captain Bragg,
surrendered to the State authorities Yesterday
1t is now garrisoned by about 100 volunteers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
The New Regime.

Springfield, Ill.,, FEB. s.oMr. w. 8. Wood
furnishes by authority the following schedule,
showing the arrivals and departures in and
from the various localities the President elect
and party will visit on their journey from here
to New York:
a., Monday, FEB. ll-Leave Springfield at A..
NJ, and arrive at indianapolis at 5 Pm.
=, Tnesday, l2-Leave indianapolis at IL A.
NJ, and arrive at Cincinnati at 3 p. M.
Wednesday, l3-Leave Gin ,innati at 9 A.
NJ, and arrive AT Columbus at IL p. M.
Th'TsddH l4-Leavc Columbus at 8 A. M,
and arrive at Stenbenville 20 minutes past 2
L. M and arrive at Pittsburgh at s p. NJ.
friday, l5-Leave Pittsburg at 10 A. NJ,
and arrive at Cleveland at p. M.
Saturday, l6-I.eave Cleveland at Q A. NJ,
and arrive at Buffalo at 4 Pm.
Sunday, 17-Remain at Buffalo.
Monddy lS-Leave Buffalo at 6 A. M, and
arrive at Albany at p. M.
Tuesday, l9-Leave Albany ut 10 A. NJ,
and arrive at New York at 3 p. NJ.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
FOR A BUSINESS MAN

II AVlNG made up my and to change my
II; business, | now offer for sale my entire
stock OF Groceries, and good will and fixtures of
my store, No. ll3 High street, Georgetown. If
not disposed Of on before the 9Th of Febru-
ary it will be disposed of at public auction on
that day feb IL G. b. LIPSCOMC.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
GEORGETOWN ADvERT1sEMENTs

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. ll3 High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
Guns and Vessels Restored.

Neo Iork, Feb. lO.-The muskets recently
seized by the police ofthis State have been un-
condltionally restored to G. b. Lamar, who
immediately telegraphed the fact to the ColIec.
tor OF Savannah. Shortly afterwards word was
sent to New York, that the vessels seized by
order OF the Governor of Georgia had been
restored TO the agent in Savannah.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
The Revenue Cutter Cnss.

Neao York, FEB. lO.-Lieuts. Rodgers and
Schumacher, of the revenue cutter Lewis Cass,
report that the captain of the cutter was reap.
pointed by Georgia, Alabama, after its seiz.
ure.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
FURS! FURS!! FURsIll

| HAVE now ready for exhibition and sale nv
1 stock OF FURS, to which invite the atten-
lion OF the ladies. have taken great care in
the selection, and feel assured they are unsur
passed in quality, style, and workmanship. The
assortment consists of all the most fashionable
kinds.
Hudson's Bay Sable,
Canada Sable,
Stone. .Marten,
Royal Ermine,
Russian Fitch,
Siberian Squirrel,
and many other varieties
FUR of all kinds for trimming,
large assortment of CIIlLDREN'S FURS,
Also,
fine variety of CARRIAGE ROBES.
solicit call from the ladies' and every effort
will be made to please.
All Furs sold by their real names, and war
ranted to be as represented
JAMES Y. DAVIS,
nov 70 late Todd 4 Co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11

Wines, Brandies, &c.
Choce Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry,
oid ~ Fort, Fine Table Madeira,
Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies,
Fine Old India Madeira, IA very superior article,
not usually found in this market.)
Curaco, Maraschio,
Annesette, Absynthe,
Congress Water. For sale low by
BROWNING Il HEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
Chartered by Congress-.

HNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
4 PANi OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners OF the District the
cheapest and IA safe means of Insurance against
Loss ny 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 to
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums, and the consequen mt
saving to persons insuring with this Company
ULYSSES WARD President
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW q. EMERY, Treasurer.
MANAGERS
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISWICK.
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G.. EMERY
T. J. MAGRUDER j. c. McKELDEN
CHARLES WILSON
Office adjoining (north) the Bank of WASH
ington. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-11
BOARDING,

W. JOHN q. +. HOLSTON, Surgeon, rhys,
~ clan, and Accoucheur, No. 37J Il st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth sts. west. ian 3-.sm
The national Republican., 1861-02-11

VNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
l. Bathing SPonges, Velvet Sponges, BAH
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubins Soaps and Extracts
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick.
ers and plain bottles.
Bazin's Soaps and Extracts
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
P0mades Of all kinds.
Hair TONES, &c.
With a full assortment of new Perrumerv
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
just received at GILMAN'S
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., 1861-02-11
Northern Bankers Refuse to Take tn
Government Loan.

Neo York, Feb. 9.-The Boston Traveller
says that the Boston bankers, concurring with
those of New York, refuse to take any loans
under the new Administration unless the pub,
lc difficulties are satisfactorily adjusted.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11

Thursday night last is reported by those who
nave regularly noted the thermometer to have
peeh colder than any for eight years past.
The national Republican., 1861-02-11

hammond, on Seventh street, has Just receiv.
eo lot OF national flags, of al sizes, which he
is running of very cheap.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
LATEST BY EGRAP

Richmond, July 30. The appointment OF
Beauregard as General in the Confederate
Army was unanimously confirmed by Con-
gress. His commission is to date from the
18th of July.
Congress passed and made public the
postal bill permitting soldiers to send letters
without the prepayment of postage. The
postage Is to be collected at the office of
destination. The bill confers the same priv
ilege on members of Congress.
Jefferson City, No., July so. The State
offices have been declared vacant by vote
of fifty to twenty-five. The Convention
will elect tomorrow.
Washington, July 81. Banks is strongly
posted at Harper's Ferry. Nothing known
of the Southern movements in that vicinity.
The officers of the Fire Zouaves and New
York 10Th Regiment are resigning. The
President calls on New Jersey for three
regiments. Scott had thirteen government
employees arrested.
Mcclellan prohibits officers and soldiers
leaving camp and visiting hotels.
Everything is quiet at Harper's Ferry.
Banks is occupied in entrenching and drill
ing.
The House bill transferring control of
District Attorneys and Marshals from the
Interior Department to the Attorney Gene
raj passed. A bin providing for the monthly
pay of troops passed.
The London Telegraph and Star denounce
Lincoln's message as unsatisfactory.
Secret movements are in progress to re-
move Secessionists from the departments.
Mcclellan expresses the opinion that this
will be an artillery war, and asks as many
batteries as possible to be provided.
Mcclellan orders line of pickets along
the Potomac to Harper's Ferry, for the pur-
pose of preventing any correspondence be-
tween the Mary landers and Southerners.
Louisville, July 81. Two of Lincoln's
Lieutenants exchanged seven shots in the
neighborhood of some women and children,
just previous to Hollis speech. A general
scatterment ensued, Rousseau's soldiers
leading the way.
Richmond, July 81. Congress has been
in secret session all day. A resolution was
made public, permitting the first regiment
of North Carolina volunteers to be mustered
into service for the time agreed upon by
them when they volunteered, and to be paid
for the services already rendered. This in
ciudes the pay of the private Cadets from
tile North Carolina Military Institute.
The President approved of the resolution
making disposition of the donations made by
Churches on fast days. The donations will
be used to relieve the wounded at Manassas.
The amount of $527S GO has been taken up
for this purpose.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

MORE FsUIF---Mr. r. ii. Gould has sent us
from his orchard a basket of peaches, con-
sisting of three varieties-the Lagrange, the
Eugenia, and another, name not known,
These peaches, for size, beauty and flavor,
we think, surpass any that we have ever seen
Our friend Gould's success in Embarrassing
shows that, with the proper selection and
care ia cultivating, we have fruit here in
Canton as good as any in the world.
We received also, at the same time, from
the same source, boquet composed of a large
variety of the choicest flowers, to adorn our
sanctum; but it was too beautiful for an edi-
tors dingy room; and we turned it over to
the female branch of our family, that it might
occupy a more appropriate position during
its short existence.
While we return thanks to 9 Reuben" for
his fruit and Floral offerings, we beg leave
to renew our assurances of distinguished
consideration
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

ton for the purpose of checking the contem-
plated aggressive movements here.
The Herald says Wells has ordered pow
erful naval force to guard the crossings on
the Potomac below Washington.
The story that Gen. Lee intends TO cross
the Potomac South Of Harper's Ferry is
improbable.
1t is likely an entire change of the army
regulations will take place.
About midnight pickets cellided near
Chain Bridge.
Burch, of the party, who went for Gamer
on's body, has returned. His companions
are held as prisoners. He himself was sworn
to silence.
ICED to summon here and organize the men
from the mountains and plains. win whom
he was popular.
Raymond, of the Times, telegraphed at
three O'Clock, that the Federalists were more
than maintaining their ground, and assured
his readers that the Federalists were sure OF
success.
On the commencement of the route, Ray
mond sped to Washington a postscript, sta
ting the result. The telegraph censor re-
fused to allow the postscript to go-so says
Fridays Times.
Fortress Monroe, July %. The Odd Eel
lows Hall, Jail and four other buildings were
burned in Hampton by the federalists, pre-
vious to evacuation. Heavy firing is now
going on at Pigs Point
Washington, July 90 The Southerners
have forty officers and twelve physicians
prisoners.
The most Trustworthy accounts place the
Confederate force at Manassas Junction at
fifty to sixty thousand, twenty thousand ol
whom fought.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
Mississippi Central Railroad.
r. u - 3 - 8
OFFICE So. DIV. Miss. CENTRAL RR.
CANTON, july 2, 1861.

OFFICE So. DRY. MISS CENTRAL RRt
CANTON, July 2, 1861
I'm and after date, the Passenger Trains
~ on the Mississippi Central Railroad will run as
follows:
Express, leaves Canton 80 NJ; arrives at Grand
junction $40 n, and jackson, Tenn
/ .45 N.
Nail, leaves Canton SOS n: arrives at Grand
Junction 40 4 n, and jackson, Tenn
las Pm.
REruRNIN
Express, leaves Jackson, Tenn. so P n: leaves
Grand Junction 10 Is n, and arrives at
Canton u.
Mail, leaves jackson, Tenn, $50 Az: leaves
Grand Junction 10 is x, and arrives &
Canton at 8 0j II.
81 Making close connections ct Grand function
with Trains Of Memphis and Charleston Railroad
East and West; at jackson, Tenn, with Trains af
Mobile and Ohio Railroad; at Grenada with Trains
of Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad; 1t vaaghns
with sezge for Yazoo City and It Canton With
Trains Of New Orleans, JAckson and Great North.
ern Railroad, to and from New Orleans and Jack
son.
Through Tickets 70 al inportant points can be
had at the Canton ONCE.
e. ID. FROST,
I July u u Supf South. Div
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
By Telegraph.

| Washington, June 81. Gen. Mcclellan
has arrived here. A committee from New
/ York endeavering to have Gen. Wool
put in active employment
| Alexandria advices say IL has been ascer-
tanned the Southerners had accurate infor-
nation of the Federal movements. The
withdrawal from Fairfax part Of their
plan to ambuscade the Federalists.
| The Senate bills have passed to punish
conspiracy and for the suppression of rebel
| lion.
Cincinnati, July 81. Cox occupies Charles
ton, on the Kanawha river. The South
erners have burned the bridges and fallen
back.
ment lost officers and I0S men, The regi-
ment went into the field AIS strong.
| The Southerners are concentrating at
| Winchester causing much uneasiness. An
attack on Harper's Ferry is apprehended.
ST. Louis, July 27. Fremont has organ
| lied his staff.
| Gen. Pope notifies the property holders
living on the railroad lines that they will
be assessed for injuries, unless they fight the
| bridge burners and sstrack tearers," or give
information of hostile designs.
| The Seutberners in the lower part of Mis-
souri,, encouraged by late events, are gath
ering in force.
! Louisville, July AZ. Green, the watch
man who brutality murdered Mr.. Tompkins
for cheering Davis, has been discharged from
the police!
| A dispatch from Cairo says that the South
erners at Union City on the move.
| 1t is rumored that fleet of steamboats,
came from Memphis yesterday and to-day,
transporting troops to New Madrid, and in
confirmation the Federal scouts report large
numbers there, and that their final and ear
ly destination is Birds Point.
Louisville, July 81. The Iowa Democrat
ic Convention declares that the ssirrepressi-
BILE conflict" doctrine is the cause of the war.
They pledge the Iowa Democracy to the
support of the Government in its legitimate
functions, and urges the calling of Nation
al Convention to settle our difficulties.
Washington, July 81. Two Federal pick
cts have been killed within two miles of
Washington within the last twenty -four
hours.
Besides this body of Southern cavalry
came within 8 miles of Arlington Heights.
Lincoln has been called on by Congress
for correspondence relating to the present
state of affairs, but Lincoln refuses to accom-
modate Congress, for the reason that COM
safety.
indianapolis July g. The 10th and 18th
regiments have returned home.
Wheeling, Va, July 40. The bogus Car
Isle Legislature has adjourned.
Washington, July %. Cadwallader SUI
percedes Mansfield. Gen. Runyan retires.
He has been patheticaily appealed to BY Dix
and members of the National Guard to re-
main in service until Wednesday.
The Federalists have possession of For
syth, fancy county, Missouri. They found
several tons of lead in wells, and killed Eve
Missourians.
Wilkey, the New York Times correspon-
dent was wounded.
The direct taxation bill has passed the
House with. some notifications, By vote Ct
73 to So.
Fortress Monroe, July %. Four regi-
ments have been ordered hence to Washing
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
BURIAL cAsKET.
Patented OcfobeI. 4. 1859 by
II. MiRSffALL, COPINGTON. KY


DERMIT US to call your attention to a and
Il valuable invention Of Corrugated Sheet Ne
taiAc Burial Gases, which. for Beauty, Lightness.
ment of the age. One of Che most Important fea-
lures in our Caskets never before Presented 70 tho
world, is that they cenented Throughout with
Gutta Percha or India Rubber, with a gasket of In;
da Rubber, or its equivalent around the hange. 50
is to make them Air and Water Tight.
The unprecedented demand for these Caskets Ia
doubtless owing to the fact that they surpass al
Others in the following particulars
lst- Being made OF Galvanized Sheet Metal they
do not require from ten to twelve strong men u
handle them, bat can be handled easily n
wooden c0fin, aud are deposited in the grave with.
usage or trarspOrtation.
2. Being ceInented with tiutta Percba or India
Rubber, ana u gisket of India Rubber 10 make
them air tight. we avoid the very tedious and un;
pleasant process OF using Cement or wax for thai
purpose. , -,
Sd. The material is capable OF unkno@n durabiIi-
ty. 1t never corrodes il derives rs lasting quail
tiles from preservative power occasional by
constant electric excation completely preventing
oxidation, and has maintained its substance and
color under water for many years. Besides, the
Caskets made, with cross stays and braces
scarcely Known TO any other substance used for
kindred purposes.
4th Our hrst-cIass Baskets and Cases are finish.
ed in the most elegant and costly manner. while
the third class equally durable h.'t finished in
a less expensive style, and within the reach of all
Metallic Cases are the oniy erectual means Of
transporting the dead and. should we desire,
necessity urge to disnter. al. that remains Is not
intermingied with earth, but at once be re-
moved and deposited according tn wishes.
For sale by u. s. W GAFfORD. Camden
April &. 1851.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

FINE FRUIT AND yEGETABLEs.-In all our life we
have never seen such abundance of fac fruit and
vegetables as we have seen this year Every kind
OF fruit has been In excess peaches. pears plums
apples, apricots, ounces, melons, &c.
We have been the recipients OF many enc speci-
mems from friends. We are indebted to Mrs
Sneed for fine peaches and cabbage, and to other
friends, too numerous to mention, for presents of
all kinds, to all of whom beg to return our
thanks Such presents from friends are very
acceptable, and we exchange a hatful of thanks for
basketfnl of peaches at any time if the basket
be good big one.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
ladies' Aid Society.

We have been requested to state that
there will be meeting of the Ladies of
Canton and vicinity, at the Courthouse. on
Monday morning next at 10 o'clock, for the
purpose OF organizing Ladies did Society,
the object Of which is to take active mea-
sures to furnish our soldiers in the army
with winter clothing.
AL the Lades-old and young-are urg-
emily invited to attend, and lend their
assistance in this praiseworthy undertaking.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

The test. cheapest and most replete Dental Es-
adjustment in the South is Drs. K & II. s. Canton.
Their facilities for manipulating Artificial Teeth
are unsurpassed by any Practical Dentists in the
South-defying competition and at prices to suit
the times.
Persons requiring superior Dentistry should pro-
skill and integrity which Dental science can pro-
duce
81 0fiee-One door East of the Stone House. "a
KIRKPATRICK ROWE
July 13-ff. CANTON, MISS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
Popular and Fashionable Music
FOR SALE.

TINE UNDERSIGNED respectfully an
l. nounces to the citizens Of Canton and
vicinity, that he has deposited for sale, and
always will keep, at S. Il. Childs 'Confection-
airy Store South side of the Public Square,
large selection OF the latest and most pop
ular music of the day; and, also, the best
classic music of the old and modern celebrat-
ed composers. Tie music is selected by him
self, and will suit the taste and wants of the
music-loying people. The ladies, especially,
are invited to call at the above named estab-
iishment, and examine the stock, PARTICULARS
the large selection of beautiful songs, where
Mr.. Childs will be glad to wait on them, and
attend to the business for the undersigned
Music not on hand when called for, can be
obtained in a few days, if desired.
Terms Entirely Cash
ADOLpHUS BROWN,
JAM 26, 81 Professor of Music
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

The TIGER RIFLEs.--This company from
New Orleans, suffered severely at the battle
at Manassas. They have &c left out of 76
wholly uninjured. That they fought like
real tigers, everybody admits, and General
Johnston, it is said, complimented them
specially on the brave and desperate daring
which they had exhibited.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03
SETTLE UP.

A Ii PERSONS indebted to the under.
IL signed, on open account, are requested
to Call and settle up by note or otherwise.
We are willing to take treasury Notes Of the
State of Mississippi, of the Confederate
States, at par, in payment of our accounts.
w. A. STEELE CO.
July 20, 1s6l-tf 30
P.S- Treasury Notes of State of Missis-
sippi taken at par for Goods.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-03

Carr. A. 2. HILL.-We gratified to learn
that fellow-citzen, Hoa. A. p Hill, who left
here I'd Lieutenant of the Confederates,' -
on the death of the lamented Capt. Adam Melville.
rendered the command of the - Camden Rifles, =
which position he accepted. That company could
not have made better choice. A. z. Hill has al
ways proved himself a true man in whatever posi-
tion be has been placed and he will maintain that
reputation as commander of the - Rifles"