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The national Republican., 1861-09-04
NAVY Yard.

4 Prizc Brought ForhhcdtionS Dorm NE
Rlcr.--Thc propeller Resolute came up early
yesterday morning from the lower Potomac,
lowing the captured schooner T. }. Eyans,
which was caught, Il day or two since, trans.
porting arms to Virginia. Ono oithe mon taken
on board of her was brought up also.
The Resolute is now in command of CAPTAIN
Foster, formerly masters mate of the Peng gun,
IN place of Captain Budd, who is confined with
An injured foot. Mr.. John Barrett is masters
mate Of the Resolute, in place Of Mr.. Fuller,
who WAS killed in the recent engagement at
Matthias Point.
The Tgress, II day or two since, picked up a
refugee from Virginia, who reports that the
rebels are erecting batteries on Cock Pit Point,
about forty miles below Alexandria, and that
the commanding offCer 1T that point has orders
not to fire At our vessels until tho works are
completed.
The President, accompanied by the Secretary
Of War and Major General Mcclellan, visited
the yard, and were received with the custom.
AIRY sAlate oftwenty -one guns.
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! SpIlnkX WnIIlnn.

Yesterday morning, considerable excitement
was caused In the neshbOrhood of the northern
market, by a quarrel between II soldier and A
woman, who was said to be Il daughter of the
regiment but of what regiment we were un.
able to ascertain. Af,er $40 had givon vent To-
her temper in words, she drew Il bowie. knife
and attacked the soldier. who very Palllntly
left the laty IN poSsr!;un "l the lichi and tlri
towards the quarters "i Some ll""ra Ia tho
vicinity, and managed io ,Iud" the tniuriai"h
woman, The soldiers I,,,,k her N charge: bui
we have not heard whnlhcr the accomplished
daughter viii be Transferred To- her resr.
helr, to be court martded, ur not
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
MAsIIINGTON. September l, 1861. :

.imericdn', dd hih t'iiow opunrymen
Asa British subject, and resident in this country
for the lat u yesrs owe II as a duty to myself
my suffering family, and to the lovers of civil and
regious liberty Ia every CT unit and cline to pub
i'h the following base and lawles act committed by
the colonel ard officers of the German Cameron
Rifles on the 2"d OF last month. -Four of them rode
up to my houie and ordered ne to quit as they
w1nted 10 use 1t as a guard house Not payirg
much attention to their broken language still Red
on TO the h.use but on Wednesday, the 2Sth n
ruthless band of g. rman OutcaSts neither sworn in
soldiers nor citizens. took po icsson Of my house
assaulted my wife, and turned out my tx children
in the rain broke AID destroyed my furniture cast
out three barrels of flour, Tor which paid S2i TO
UT Fleming, on Seventh street took away ana de
srovcd three barrels of pork and beef a barrel of
maCkcrel and Ervcral dC zen SIN ked herrings beds
aud led clot hes, and night and day apparel are
either ruined or taken awuv
nave applied to the CticiaS, VIZ General Nc
,lelan General Porter, Captain Rick It's, Captain
hnnt ana captain Camp. The resident was in
',cn i"ri"l Solicr when lr" rnlri n letter from
the u 'r,h ""ation claiming protection asl Rrti5h
al - Among lhi' hand 0i ,paulriI,i Gentlemen
cannot h'!d any redrs'. while my family are sleep
iF "ii' Wun.r 'hv night sir III tn rvtr; nP .ni al
Tenth and h>u"iirV Irfct.
'rrh-l Joiik - iN inR
Nj NhrPING PAPER
W FOR SAIL Al lHlS OFFICE
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And all we can hear is, War, war war -
Bat, for my part. am tirei OF the old tory of war
But, oh MIS-. Brown, have you heard the very
latest news. No. Why. SMITH, No 46O seventh
street. has just received new stock of FALL
CLOTHING of every description, and he offers 10
sell them at such low prices. They say he has a
knack OF selling his goods at lower rates than the
other stores. How he does 1t, do not know hut
for my part, can assure You, Mrs Brown, that he
can tit out your boys with nice CLOTIIN at re
markably low pricps. | advise all to call al
SMITHS, No. AGO Seventh street, oppo ite Pos,
Once, and look at his New S'o:k and they will be
convinced that what Mrs Jones said, is SO
aug 30--3m
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Incendiary ATTEMPTS,

During the last week, number of attempts
have been mado to set various stables and out.
houses ntire in the northern part of the Fourth
ward. On the promises of u gentleman living
on New Jersey avenue, ncar l. street, an at.
tempt was made to fire an clubhouse, by placing
barrel of rags within it and setting them on
fire. Fortunately, however, tho material was
damp, and did not burn. Perhaps an ucca.
siona visit of the provost guard would be ben.
ciicial In that locality.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

Whitchurst, 4j4 Pennsylvania avenue, has
the largest collection Of likenesses of dstin.
guishcd mon in this country; is selling views of
military encampmcnts, &c. See his card pho
tographS, suitable for sending in letters. Like.
ncsses of many of the slain at the recent bat.
tie can be obtained at this gallery. Go to White.
hurst's and obtain n likeness before going to
the battle field. aug2-lmoodt
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
A Peace Meeting at Indianapolis, Ind--Interfer
ence Of the Crowd--The Peacemakers made t
taLe the oath


lNDIANAPoLls, Sept. IA cOnvhnton OF sym.
pathizers with the Peace Party assembled at
the courthouse yesterday afternoon. Although
there were but few participants present, Il
large crowd OF excited people assembled.
Hon. Robert L.. Walpole, of this city, was
mtdc chairman, and while addressing the audi.
onCe in denunciatiOn of the Administration and
its war policy, WAS interrupted several times,
and finally Withdrew from the stand amid great
confusion.
A man named Mclean then attempted TO ha.
rangue the crowd, ut the Same timc drawing a
pistol. when the crowd rushed IN and ho was
lather roughly handled.
During the melee Il number Of fights occurred
but with no serious results. Considerable ey.
citement was manifested throughout the city
all the afternoon, and in The evening Il large
party visited the residence of Mr.. Walprle and
several other political men, whose loyalty was
questioned, and forced them to take the oath
rf allegiance to the United States Government.
This was done without further disturbance.
Among those who took the oath was the editor
Of the Sentinel.
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The Ca,,lDbclIS.

This troupe which drew fine houses ut odd
Fellows Hall, for several weeks past, played
before crowded houses ut the navy yard last
week. and tonight they finish an engagement
at Forrest Hall, Georgetown. Our over.thc.
creek friends should not f,iI to see tho per.
lormances of this troupe Of dClincators.
On Thursday night, they appear again 1T Odd
Fellows Hall, with new attractions. Mr.. Chas
vllliors, the celebrated personilicalor OF the
COlored dam sell has connected himself with
this conipay, and will, no doubt, draw crowd.
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Rn In Glll AGniIe

Yesterday afternoon, II small boy, about eight
years of age, while playing on the wharf at the
canal, near l4th street. thought to amuse him.
self by sitting on the wall and showing II large
canal boat out from the wall with his foot, in
this he succeeded several times, but while his
attention was momentarily called Off by some
object passing by, the boat suddenly came back
against the stone wall and tearing it in such a
from the leg by the skin. He was taken To the
drug store of Messrs. Kidwell and laurence
where the proper remedies were applied bv
DR.. Miller, who replaced the foot and bandaged
N its Dlupp ''e>''
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
AUCTION SALES.
pY ). G. MCGUIRE q CO.. Auc,ione.r..

SUP ERROR ROSEWOOD CARVED PLANO tURTf
EXCELLENT FURNiTURE, AND HOUSEHOLD Ei'
FEtTS, AT PUBLC SALE
On THURSDAY morning, September 5h, at lt
o'clock, at the residence Of J. II. McCutchen, Esq
No: 81 Missouri avenue, between Four and a hal
and Sixth stress we shall sell all his Furniture and
Effects, comprising
Very superior rosewood case carved leg seven
Octave Piano Forte, by Knabe h Gable,
Piano Cover and Stool, Whatnot,
Rosewood Marbletop Centre and Sofa Tables,
Walnut Spring scat Sofa and Parlor Chairs,
Plush and Hair Cloth Mahogany Rockers,
Gilt Frame Mantel Mirror, Vases,
Venetian Blinds and Window Shades,
Brussels and Ingram Carpets, Stair C3rpets,
Bronze Iron Hat Tree, Oiloloih,
Extension Dining Table, Sideboard,
Cane and Wood seat Chairs, Lounge,
China, elias and rocktry Ware,
superior Walnut rble-top DIR, ssing Bureau,
Solid Walnut and Painted Wardi obes,
Single and Double Bedsteads, Washstinds,
Toilet Sets, Towel Racks, Clock.
Superior Feather Beds, ljolsters, and Pillows,
blankets, Comforts, and Spreads,
Walnut aud Mahogany bookcases and Desks,
Cooking Stoves and Fixtures,
Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c.
Ieim' clsli.
JAS. q. MCGUIRE h co,
ter It'd Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

TPESYFES SALE or VALUABLE IMPROVED
rROpERTY At WEBSTER CITY, IOWA.


By virtue Of n deed Of trust dated December g.
1850, aud ded 10 book one Of mortgages page
80, of the land records for Webster City, Ham
ton county, Iowa, the undersigned will sell, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, at the Auction
Room No 81 ennsy lvania avenue, on Satu day
ths . tn day of September, 1861, at O'Clock T. NJ
all those pieces or parcels OF ground situate and lying
in said Webster City. and known and described a,
being lots seven !1) and eight; (s) In block five (s
Of loungs additions to Webster City, Hamilton
county, iowa, and the improvements thereon, con
ssting Of substantial stone structure or brewery
being the same property offered for sac by me on
the 18th Of August Instant and the purchaser there
Of no. having complied with the terms of sale, It will
be rcsod As above at the risk and cost of said de
taulting purchaser.
Terms ore half cash. payable on the spot at tn.
sale or the property will be offered anew, and the
balance in negotiable notes approved by the trustee,
at four aud six montlts date, with interest.
An abstract Of the title can be at the Auction
Room.
Ualcss the cash Payment il made the spot, at
the ta'c, and the terms fully complied with, the
Trustee the right to resell Immediately at
the risk and cos Of the dcfaultng purchaser. Wash
ington, ID. G., Aug Esd, 1861.
S. COLE, Trustee.
WALL n BARNARD,
aug .i-td Auctioneera
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From Cairo.

CAIRo, Sept. 2.-Gen. Prentiss arrived at Cape
Girardeau on Sunday afternoon. His army is
encamped At jackson, ten miles west. No SC.
cessiOn camps were found between lrUnton and
jackson.
Gen. Grant supersedes Gen. Prontiss, who
has rendered his resignation.
jeff Thompson yesterday took 800, 900 from
the Bank of Charleston, Missouri.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
BY TELE C R APH.
Arrival OF a Federal Member Of Congress from
North Carolina

PHILADELpmiA, sept. 3.-Chares Henry Eos.
ter, representing himself to be. n. member Of
Congress elect from North Carolina, has ar.
rived here en- rouic for Washington, to confer
with the Administration upon the affairs Of that
State.
lie says the rebel scouts lay in wait for him
in Virginia, rs we'll as in North Carolina, but
he successfully eluded them.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
The. Kentucky State Legislature.

FRANKFORT, Sept. . Tho House Of Represen.
Lttivcs organized 10 day by tho election Of r.
IL. Buckley for Speaker; W. 7. Samuels, Clerk;
and John ). Smedley Sergeant at arms. Tho
Senate has not yet organized.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
LOCAL NEWS.
To AdyertiHsra.

Nearly four thousand copies of the Repud
i,cdn arc circulated among the, floating popua
ton every day besides hearge number served
to regular subscribers. Advertisers will take
note accordingly.
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h'Lb 10 81 bLfO >ILE'
On TUESDAY MORNING, September I'd, at 10
o'clock, at No North A street, between Delaware
avenue aad Fret street east (opposite the East Park
of the Capitol) we shall sell the Furniture and / f.
iects, cymprising
Superior Rosewood Seven Octave Gold Medal ri.
ano, by Ros enkrantz
Piano Cover and Stool, Whatnut
War ut and Mahogany Hair Spring seat Sofas,
Rt tckers and Parlor Chairs
Marble top Sofa and Centre Tables
Gilt Frame Mi rors, Damask Curtains
Venetian Blinds, Window Shades
Lounges, cane and Wood seat Chairs
Wheeler Il viii on 8 Sewing Machine
Gilt Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures
Excellent Brussels, Three ply, and ingram Car
pets
Mating, Oilcloth, Stair Carpets
Mahogany, Card, and Fancy Tables
" Hat Tree, Hall Chairs
Holiness Therapeutic Chair
Walnut Extension Table, Sideboard
Quanti y of China, Glass, and Crockery
Bed,teuds, Bureaus, Wash. tands
Wsrdrobes, Toilet Sc =, Clocks
SupaIior Feather Beds, B,lsters, and PIlloss
Hair and Hulk Mattresses
Blankets, Comforts, and Spreads
Cooking, Rndiat ", and other Stoves
Hy Iran, aud ripe, Gu tspcrcha Hose, Sc
Together with u general assortment Of Kitchen
Requisites.
Terms cash
F. $. The House Is for rent Inquire Of the Auc
tiuneere.
JAS. e. MCGUIRE h CO,
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WILMINGTON, AND
BALTIMORE RAILROAD
SpRING .,ND uNWER ARIA ANG EuEN1

On and after TUESDAY, May l4th Passen. ,u.,
ger Trains for Philadelphia will leave Presi-lsg
viz:
Express Train at d Is A NJ; Way Mail Train ut
t4j A. VI Evening NJ all at IS O'Clock On Sun
DAYS at 44b u only All trains connect with
New York rains except 45 2. NJ. train on satur
days. "
Freight Train, with pass, niger car attach
TIA tmore and Havre.d de Grace
"a Srns"rs for Delaware and the Eastern SHORE
q. mnryIrmd ~ WI lind the mo.t cAI"lirious rou'r h,
80 An 'oorod i2r, Ms rnu,. si,e Lond L,lur,
e"t,iMS '''2 ears WM TaWF FtED
aug Ii Aren't
{ 80 fo osHrrIiFuDS
lbR SCHOOL EUUhs
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

FIRE n IosroN. On Sunday laHt larg" tire
occurred IN State street, destroying BLnkin Il
C"rw'n'"r'' "N'"nSv" paint anh oil rHlLbii-h
n'rn' 'n't'' fAo,n.'0 several "Ih"r LIr IL
tit s,Ei,' hl"rk suffered GXtcniy.ly
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
Seizure Of Vessels in Boston Massachusetts, Reg.
iments,

BosroN, Sept. 2.-The barques Sumter and
Moneynick, principally owned In Charleston,
$. c., were seized by tho surveyor of this port
to-day under the coniSCation act.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
Senator johnson in Kentucky.

NEWPORT, KY, Sept. 2.-Senator johnson, of
Tennessee, addressed an immense Union meet.
ing yesterday at this place. Strong Union roso.
lulOns were adopted.
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rHEAI ENptCiATIcNS
" GREAT MI 81
GREAT ENPECTATiNN
pIpDECIEr M -IRhIIl' ll'' g..

NAEIES plCkI N"'S NV F"r"
AlIlINE = cory MiDlIil' .'It ..
plCkFNS.S MAS liz rll.I
nEI Al INrli - Ir .
GELAT ENrFCrArIuNS
CEREAL INritI tI'"N.
GRI ~ lNptt Nlin
~ -ULr,N" m fFii|p FII0 ..
I'ricc 80 cents IN pap rrcNcr or Two u,!,l .
thirty four illustrations by NJ Cnan W cluM
II duni, ciino Or UCtaSl 'Vnm. iWr Il 81. | ~.
and lol .ar his day bY
rB l'EiEHSo% RRuIHIl
NJ 5h CHESTNUT street, Hnl.1 -
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aug sid

NJ The above Sale Is unavOIdably y
po ,tl oned u Ii FRIDAY MORNING next, at 10
ocl5 k. JAS. c. MCGUIRE h co ,-s
Sc 4 dts Star Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
PlniuIIlo, a. MOVED.

PG,nillnlloo IA MOVED III. riulnb,i,m
.tpLtI"L the departure "l pl'acnv"iA h"in the
rdty "f BAIinI"," /" part IN ihr WclIrin Nhn,r
1T MAtylhn without 4 pass i"ln ihr Provost
MaiahnI has hu',rI renewed. III h.uir thea
will be no "hrIluylO"u hp u.N"l IN that drc
lion
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aug .i-td
DYJ.C McGUIRE q CO., Auctioneers
TRUSTEES SALE OF LMPROrED PRnpER1Y.

BY virtue Of II decd ai trust fror Gamalicl
Baily and wife, dated February I'D, 1859, and re
corded IN hber j. A. S. No. l60, folios $50, &c,
n III sc rs trustee, on Thur1day, August twenty
mn H., at , O'Clock, r. NJ, in front Of the premises,
al public auction TO the highest bidder, all that piece
Of ground In the city OF Washington known as the
w.stern halt OF lot marked five, % in square mum
be'ed five hundred and thirty three, (535,) in tho
plat Of ad city, the same having front OF twenty
eight (2S feet two (2) inches on street north, and
u line three story brick dwelling and brick stable
thereon.
Terms One third cash the balance In equal in
stalmsns at six and twelve months secured by deed
OF trust on the premises Tr the terms OF sale are moi
complied with within five days thereafter, the trus
tee the right to resell at the risk and cs Of
the defaulting purchaser
All conveyanc ut the cost Of the purchaser.
M. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS c. MCGUIRE, Auctiohcer.
aug 6-dts
no The above sale Is una vOida bl y post
poned. on account of the rain. until TIL CRSDAi
lext, September fifth same hour and place.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE, CO,
aug :G-dts Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

Np'rI'H nl tu pen ln", which hriD.r The
b'o"kAd", 'rI in Boston lor ~ cent GALLON
now sells Tor Sl.In
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

NUI'ERIUE ROSEWOOD CiSE ISEI E.S UTtVE pE
ANU FURTE, WHEELER d WLLSDN'S SEWING
Nt'WiNE, E.rCELLENTEURNI REA NJ HOUSE
HOLD EfFkf7S Ar PtBLiC SALE.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
GREAT EXPCCTATIN

CHARLES DlCKENS'& Bis y J.5
Price 80 cents in paper cover o. ~
editions in cloth with thirty four i.lu...a
m duodccno or octave form, Tor - .' . &c
and for sale this dav by
TB. PETERSON \ J i;pIu. Il
Nu 3'ri -" ~.
augl6--tf l'
The national Republican., 1861-09-04


The seventy first regiment, which nobly came
out at the couItry's call, and served with honor
to themselves and with credit to their city,
during a short term of three months, 1t will be
recollected, were quartcred during the greater
part of the time in the navy yard, where they
were assigned the duty Of guarding the yard,
and the EASTERN Branch Bridge.
While stationed in the yard they were the
recipients Of many acts of kindness from Capt.
Dahigren, and Liout. Parker, the executive
officer ofthe yard. The regiment has gratefully
acknowledged the kind attentions OF these gen.
tlemcn, and, at tho navy yard on Monday,
through their committee, consisting OF Colonel
H.P. Martin, Adiutan, A. II. PRIDE and Lieut..
Dahlgren, pair of gold epauettes, and Il mag.
nifcent sword, and, to Lieut.. Parker, II pair of
gold opauets and shoulder straps.
Tho presentation address was made BY Col.
Martin, who spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN On behalf fthe officers and mem.
bors of the sevonty-iirst regiment of the State
at New York, VIC have como to thank you tor
the many kind ac.s they have received at your
hands. From the moment we arrived at the
navy yard, until the hour of our departure,
they were the recipients Of your bounty and
goodness. Not satisfied with mere verbal thanks,
they have had prepared for your acceptance
this sword and these cpaulettcs rs Il slight token
of tnoir affection and esteem. assure you it
Is with feelings of gratitude they ever remem
ber your kindness towards them, and, with
heartfelt feelings of emotion, over speak of
Your praise. Accept these from those that
love you, and remember the seventy.frst rogi.
mGnt.
Capt. Dthlgren and Lieut.. Parker accepted
the presents in fitting terms, promising to wear
them IN the service OF their well. beloved coun.
try, and eulogsed the regiment, who had
nibly performed thoir duty, both AT the navy
ward, and At Bull Run, from the last place they
retrcated in good order, and came back with
their brigade, consisting of the seventy first,
tho Rhode Island, and New Hampshire reG-
ments.
The committee then called on Major Thomas
Talbot, whom they presented with pair Of
epauletts. The major being ton i'll to leave his
room, accepted the gift, and returned his
thanks.
The affair was conducted So privately that
few persons knew of the affair until it was
over.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
Thc Cry Is, stiIi they Come !

Maxwell" will find Il letter Tor him at this
office.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

NTAsHINGT'N El.'Cl .:.,, -
w ~. NuHi. hnO."
We are iu,l "i,' - .l 70 II III "' .,''.
Ne p'u,O,r ln sell g. ar urU1l
,dy. boz iuIEcl iu''It at
IL rN! rE
Lug .'l.-'i Go 'NtulA az. l.
The national Republican., 1861-09-04

CCHOOL BOOKS. WHOLESALE AND
- RETAlL.-A full supply on hand at exec ed
ingly low prices both for public and private schools
Kerl's Grammar for Introduction at 20 cents.
kerl's Primary Grammar for Introduction at cts
WIN. BALLA ANYTIME.
AIS Seventh at: Get, above Odd Fellow HAL
sept S-lw
NIANTEG-A SMALL HOUSE, of five or six
w comfortable rooms, which, II taken. will he
occupied for the winter at least AddIe " A, ~
at this Office.
sept 8-3t
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a1.....1 I'll

CRENT EMPORIUM FOR MILITARY
VI FIELD GLASSES, with the finest double
achromati lenses sold at the lowest Eastern prices
by NJ. j. FRANKLIN, Optcian,
pa Pennsylvania Avenue,
aug3l-ly between Twelfth & Thirteenth SITS
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
Meeting OF the Pubiic school Trustees.

The Board of Public School Trustees met in
tho Aldermens' chamber yesterday afternoon,
when all the members were present except
Messrs. Price and Ames.
Dr. F. S Walsh introduced the Mayor to the
board, who Is eb.oficio President.
Mr.. Lawrence offered certain rules for the
government of teachers, ard, after debate, they
were, on motion of Mr.. Holmead, referred to
the committee on rules.
DR.. Ironsides said he had been instructed by
the committee on music, who had under con
sideration the application Of Mr.. Daily, to ask
TO he discharged from further consideration,
and that tho secretary be requested to return
to Mr.. Daily his papers; agreed to.
DR.. lrOnsidcs presented petition, sgnod by
the citizens, requesting tho removal OF the
school taught by Mr.. Thompson in the second
ward to the place formerly occupied by that
school referred back to the committee.
Mr.. L.wrenCojon presented tho following
letter:
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D"rAroES, rorNvuu 49,

n,'o' lu.hcl- p1u, ", p" NlI'g.-
thii .,:s'l ut y, r,u".' l..5.l ,n ...L-
oi Second street E,r- 'nal an .v,a .. lay
Give US d trial aud =, -. a. si,, !uu III. ..,y.
Ohio, Ind,nLA NEl ktU Il f., mNmr q. sIlL.
mR taken nt par W Sfi I.lr C
aul, IS It
The national Republican., 1861-09-04
COLIN IA COLLEUE
Wdshi,uJlon, D. e., August 30, isGl

Mr.. LtwrenCo5vn presented tho following
letter:
COLUM IA COLLEGE,
Washington, ID. g., August 80 1861.
To the Trustees of NE Pubic Schools:
GENTLyMEN: | have the honor to announce to
you that provision is made for the gift of a
scholarship to II pupil selected from the public
schools.
The report of this has been announced to tho
Mayor of the city, and WILL probably, rs in
former years, be referred to your board for
selection.
have the honor to be your friend and ser
want, q. w. SAMSON.
Also, a letter to the Mayor, relating to the
same subject.
The chair appointed as the committee to Sc.
lect the scholar for tuition in the college, Dr..
lronsides, Miller, and Price.
Mr.. Miller laid before the board certain books
from Mr.. Harvey, of Nebraska, showing the
progress of tho public schools there. Mr.. Har-
vey made n fow brief remarks In explanation.
On motion of Dr.. Willett, Prof. }. II. Daniel
was elected teacher Of music for tho public
schools.
On motion of DR., wiett, the resolution of
DR.. lronsides requesting the treasurer To pay
Mr.. Edison his salary to the time of his appoint
Mr.. Larcombo moved to amend the resolu.
tion so rs TO pay him up to the first of Septem-
ber; agreed to.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Mlner moved tnat tnc committee on DOCKS
he requested to prepare new list of the books
to be used in tho schools.
DR.. Ironsides offered the following:
ReSolued, That three pupils shall be selected
from the first class in each male district school
who shall be examined in order that the one
who is most proficient may be selected for the
scholarship at the Columbia College. Adopted.
Mr.. HOlmead moved that a ttee be ap.
pointed to examine the treasurer's books, and
report at the next meeting. Adopted.
DR.. lronsideS offered Il resolution rendering
to Mr.. Harvey, II vote of thanks. Adopted.
After the transaction Of some further Jusi
ness, the board adjourned.