The national Republican., 1861-02-07
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NoTIcE.-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.
D6y- Copies Of Hon. G. F. Adams's speech,
recently delivered in the United States House
of Representatives, can be had at this office,
price so cents per hundred.
ROUTE OF THE PRESIDENT ELEcT.-On the
first day of the present month, Mayor Berret
addressed the following letter to John W. Gar.
rett Erq., President Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company:
al learn that the President elect, until very
recently, contemplated passing over your road
from Wheeling to this city, and that owing to
rumored intentions on the part Of the citizens
of Maryland and Virginia to interfere with his
travel to our capital, you were induced to
make diligent inquiry as to the truth of these
threats. If correctly informed will you do me
the favor to state the result Of your inquiries
touching this matter7"
Mr.. Garrett in his reply, states that he under.
stood, some time since, that Mr.. Lincoln de.
signed to proceed to Washington by the west
ern road, but in consequence Of apprehension
that his progress might be interfered with by
the citizens Of Maryland and Virginia, he had
given up this purpose, and should travel by
more northern route. Mf Garrett assures the
Mayor that there has not been the least founda-
ton for any of the rumors to which the Mayor
refers, but that they are simply inventions Of
those who are agents in the West Tor other lines,
and are set on foot for the sole purpose Of inter-
fering with the trade and travel on the shortest
route to the seaboard, that they might secure
it for themselves. He says that the safety of
the President elect would have been perfectly
assured from the Ohio river to Washington,
and he can only regret that the purpose Of the
President elect to travel by another route
should seem to give countenance to stories
which are in every respect unfounded.
The route the President elect has taken, we
apprehend, was not because Of any fear of
molestation, but because he desired to visit
number of friends on the way hither.
Col. MAGRuDER's BATrERY.-This splendid
corps Of United States light artillery, with about
sixty officers and men, and having four twelve
pound howitzers with them, paraded through
the principal streets yesterday morning, under
command of Lieutenant Fry, making very
fine appearance.
The NATIONAL RrLEs.-This fine company
Capt. Schatfer commanding, was out on pa
rade on Tuesday night, and made a very fine
appearance. Upon their return to the armory,
they went into an election for first lieutenant,
in the place of A. R. Fisch, resigned, when A..
Duport Davis first sergeant Of the corps, was
promoted to that position. The Rifles expect
to parade one hundred men on the 22d of Feb
ruary.
RECEPTION. On Tuesday night Speaker
Pennington gave a reception at his residence.
The rooms were crowded with a rare array
of beauty and gallantry. A large number of
the notsbles were present, among whom were
Judge Williams, Of Kansas, Judge Douglas
and lady, and other Senators, and many Rep
resentatives; also, a goodly representation Of
the diplomatic corps. The company did not
separate until after midnight.
COMPANY OFFICERs.-The following gentle
men have recently been commissioned as Off
GERS of the militia of the District:
First Regiment.-Captains: W. j. Melon
aid, z. D. Gilman, j. Prather, Allen Dodge
Horatio N. Easily, Charles Everett, Hugh B
Sweeny, William Langran, Nicholas Acker, AND
Grafton D. Hanson.
First Lieutenants: George A. Bassett, James
c. Griffin, Andrew Coyle, Thomas II. Langley
Charles Walter, Stepten c. Wailes Alexander
W. Russell, Charles l. Garfield, and Henry In
gle.
Second Lieuteuants Matthew B. Fugitt
T. Walker, George Follansbee, Henry c. Bald
win, Rudolph Echhorn, Samuel c. Mills, Viii
liam c. Gregg, R. B. Washington, Francis
Ward, and Frederick Fritz.
Surgeon James M. Grymes.
Sirh Regiment.-Captains James l.. Henry
Mcfarland, Thomas J. Fisher, B. F. Guy, J
Skirving, William WALL Hiram Ritchie and B
+. Craig.
First Lieutenants: Joseph B. Moore, Andrew
j. Joyce, William A. Bradley, jun, Jane
Sheckell, George W. Harkness William Peter
son, Christian Schneider, G. J. L. Foxwell, J
McCullum, and R. H. Willett.
Second Lieutenants G. Lucien Jones, W
G. Causten, George G.lIunt, L. G. Middleton
Richard Washington, George II. Plant, jun;
Andrew Noerr j. T. X. Plant, Alexander Ad
amson, and r. M. Downer.
Surgeon Robert King Stone.
Assistant Surgeon: ]. G. Riley.
SMooL TRUsTEEs.-The Board of Trustee
of the Public Schools held their regular month
ly meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday ever
ing.
The Treasurer reported, that under the lat
invitation for proposals for text books and sta
tionery to be furnished by the lowest bidder
tne SUCCESSFUL competitors "ere Diauchafu
Mohun.
A resolution was adopted, authorizing tn
Secretary to make application to the Mayor fc
room in the City Hall to be used as an ohc
by the Board.
Mr.. McKnew, from the select committee
whom was referred the letter of the charma
of the Committee on the Public Schools in tn
Board of Aldermen, transmitting a commun
cation from Mr.. P. J. Steer in reference to tn
establishment of a sewing machine system
the nnhlic schools of this CITY ranorted that th