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The national Republican., 1861-11-05

MILITARY GOODS. swords, Sabrss
INl Sashes, Belts, Epaulettes, Shoulder. s Il aps
Cap Ornaments, Sword Knots, Numbers, Figures
spurs, and all other articles needed for military
outfit
large assortment just received.
NJ. W. GAIT l. BKo. Jewellers,
354 Penn ave, 4 doors west OF Browns Hotel
nov st Star
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
Funeral.

Yesterday morning, detachment Of seamen
from the navy yard attended the funeral OF
John Walters from the Insane Hospital. Wal.
lers was one of the boats crew who suffered
soterribly at the time Captain Ward was killed.
He has been suffering from that time to his
death, with two bullet wounds in his head.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
AMUSEME ENTS.

ODD r E l. Lows HALL
" keventh street, above d.
EXTRA AATTRACTION-Two NEW STARS.
VII LIAM BATCHLOR,
The beautiful Ballad Singer.
PROF. JOHN RITTER,
The great Violinist.
Twelfth Week OF the
CAM p ID 10 L L. MINIS r H E LIS
AND BRASS BAND.
sixteen star Perfo m ers.
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY NIGHT.
Look out for nichard III.
Doors open at O'Clock, commencing st 8 O'Clock.
oct 3l--6t Dr. g. FORD, Agent.
KIN e,sNATIONAL RCUsi
n With COMPLETE EQUESTRIAN AND
9YMNASTIC TROUPES, comprising the elite of
both branches Of the profession, will open
On Monday Night, Nov. 4th,
for the regular season, on the site Of the Old Ma
honal Theatre, on street.
The following Artistes will appear each evening {:
Mr.. JAMES MELVILLE,
Madame Camille, Madlles Marie, virginia, and
Eloise, Messrs. Philo Nathans, g. Darious, Fer.
dinand Tournaire; II. W. Penney, +. A.
Jones, William Kincaide Masters Will
lie, Sebastian, Clai ence and Claude
DAN GARDINER, the Clown. FRANK
WHIrAKER, Tox KISa, the CHAMPION LEAPKR.
Prospeh's Band is permanently attached to the
Doors opsn at O'Clock Performances will com
menee at O'Clock precisely.
Is cents Orchestra Chairs rs cents.
N. n's' "e'oe'oA'' ana '1sSFdays noV iHlx AZ
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A Avg.nd.ome Donation,

We understand that each of the hands in the
navy yard devoted one day out of last months
pay for the sick and wounded soldiers now in
this oity. Coming from such a source, the do.
nation will doubtless be fully appreciated.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
m. 4. Rranklim.

Opticisn to the President and to the military
stats, keeps constantly on hand the best as.
sortment Of flrst.class Field and Naval Glasses,
selling them at the lowest Eastern prices. I'm
proved Pebble and Perisoopic Spectacles are
suited by him correctly for every eyesight.
His establishment is 244 Pennsylvania avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
oct lS-eodlm
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Fortress Monroe, Nov. Son account of the
late arrival of the Baltimore boat this morning,
no flag of truce was sent t, Norfolk to-day.
No intelligence whatever concerning the
feet has reached here from any source.
This has been the most quiet day Of the sea-
son at Old Point.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
LATEST FROM THE EXPEDITION.

NeW York. Nov. Authorization has been
received here that the great naval expedition
was spoken on Thursday, at sundown. Thirty
steamers were seen, but no sailing vessels.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE
IIELMBOLD'S BUCHU FOR THE BLADDER
III HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Kidnsys
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for the Gravel
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dropsy.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for nervousness.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU fer Loss OF Memory.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss of Sight.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dimness Of Vision.
HELMROLD'S BUCHU for Difiicult Breathing.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Weak Nerves
HELMBOLO'S BUCHU for ObstTuctions.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Excesses arising from
Indlscretion and all Diseases OF the
SEXUAL ORGANS,
Existing In either SIX, from whatever cause orig
mated and no matter ofHOW LONG STANDING.
HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHU is pleasant
In lis taste and odor, and immediate In It's action.
Price 81 per bottle six for S. Delivered to any
address, accompanied BY reliable certificates.
Depot, 1o4 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia
sept b-Sm
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AppOtn ted.

Mr.. J. B. Thomas, of this city, for several
years past II clerk in city post Office, has Just
masters clerk, u position he will, doubtless,
fill with great ability.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
PREsTONBURG, KY, TAKEN.

Mdysville, KY, Nov. 4.-General Nelson took
Prestonburg, on Saturday, without resistance,
the rebels falling back six miles, where they
are making a stand.
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ATTENTION sUTLEi

ATTENTION sUTLERs AND PEDLARs!
We have large and splendid assortment of Fancy
Patriotic Stationery, New Sly les and New ottoes
direct from the Manuiac urers, which we offer at
- per cent less than the regular prices. Call and
this line nov 4-u
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Circuit Court.

After going through the usual assignment, the
court adjourned without transacttng any busi
ness Of Importance. Most all tho Witnesses
were non est-hence no cases were tried.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
FIRE AT GREAT FALLS, N. II.

FIRE AT GREAT FALLS, N. II.
Great Falls, Nov. 2.-The blanket. mill and
the wool.house, with its contents, belonging to
VIM. Hill, of North Berwick, Me-, was burned
this morning. Loss some $50, 900, which is in
sured. Mr.. Hill was making army blankets.
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RY GREEN = wILa.IAMs. A.s,io.eer.,

ExT1NHVs SALE OF FURNrTURs, BUTTER.
LIQUORS. DC AT AUCTION. III |''r
On SATURDAY., the I'd November, We will ssll.
In front Of our store, No $40 seventh street. at ID
O'Clock A. NJ,
A large and excellent assortment Of Household
Furniture - =
Also, frkins of Butter, casks of nns Holland
Gin
With large lot Of other articles, which We deem
GREEN L WILLIAMS,
oct 3l-N (Starl Auotonsefs.
81 The Above sale 10 Post poned, in Con
sequence Of the rain, until TUESDAY next, same
hour and place, when large additions will be made.
nov 4-2t fStarl
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ON HANDY $40 United States Trsn-
" sury no es which will he supplied at par 10 cur
Gus .omers free of charge, Demand Treasury mites
as heretofore, will be received deposit specie
sWEENY, RIpfENHu USE, FAINT L co
bankers, 853 Pennsylvania avenue,
DOT lA-lm near Browns
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AUCTION SALES.
py WALL = BARNARD. A.sss....r..
FJRN1TURs AVID HoUSEHoLD kyyxc1s lr1uc.

FURNITURE AVID HoUsEHoLD xYyzcrs lrAUc.
On TUESDAY morning, Nov. 8, at 10 O'Clock, We
will sell, fist floor Of our auoton rooms, an a.
sor Of excellent Furniture and Household
wbou or &c oo OF
Mahogany and walnut Sofas and Tstss
Do Parlor and Easy Chairs
walnut and m ,hogany marble too Tables
Mahogany marble top sideboards and Etegsres
kush, caoe, and wood seat Chairs and Rockers
Bedsteads, hair, shuck, sad shuck and cotton Nat
Bureaus, with and without glasses y
Washstands, Tables, Sidehoards
Walnut and mahogany Secretaries and Bookosses
Oval, gilt, and mshogany Mirrors
Walnut, Iron, and other Hat racks
stoves, and many furnishing goods no, here men.
Terms cash.
WALL BARNARD,
novS Auctionssrs.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

A G ENTs WANT K D.-Active young
n men, with very small capital, can make from
IS 10 $40 per day. Enquire of
Ew. BARKER,
nov 6-3ts 521 Seventh street, up stairs
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80 Seventh st. go

80 oAA Nv ~
p. BELLEw & CO.,
nANUrAorURERs' AGENT YoR THE SALE or
Fine Gold and Plated Jewelry, Sterling Silver
Plated Ware,
FULL LINES OF NOTIONS & FANCY GOODS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
In Job Lots, for Dealers, Suffers, Pedlars, &c.
80 seventh street,
Three doors south of Odd Fellows Hall,
WASHINGTON, DC,
(Formerly under National Hotel)
We guarantee to sell customers various articles
Of Fine Jewelry, Silver Plated Ware, Notions, Sut
lers' and Pealars Goods, at .ess than New Yoik
Cr Philadelphia prices, in lots Of suit purchasers.
We sell:
General Retail Price
Fine Coral and Comeo Sets. ., to So for 81 sO
Fine Mosaic and Lava Sets. 8 to 8, Tor 90
Fine Enameled aud Jet Sets. Ito 7, for 1 90
lnlaid and Bogue Vase Sets. to Z, for Ito
Fine stone Cameo and Miriature
Splendid Carbuncie and Ruby
Splendid Garactt and Coral Sets to &c., for 200
Splendid Vest and Guard Chains to 10, for LOO
Lockets and Medalliops, every
Full e seti. ue Of Gents Stud, and 70 '0r i0'
Buttons, very fine. ............ 8to 8, for 90
Elegant Revolving Pins, very
Ladies @ and Cent? Fancy Sleeve ''' ''''
Buttons, separate. ........... 2to 8, for SO
Gent Cluster Bosom, and Scarf
Pins ...............,....9 9to 3, for 90
Full Sets of Elegant Threaded and
Tipped Silver Plated Table Forks and
Fsii ROsnS ses.. Of Fine Teaspoon: 10 match lot
general retail price % to S4.......... for l 90
Tea and Coffee Pots, Drinking Cups,
Mugs, Pitchers, Salt standsr. from 81 to 200
The best assortme at Of Fine Gold Plated
Band Bracelets In the Unit, States, in
every variety In the trade. each from to 500
We sell the finest Cocoauut and other Hair Oils
Fancy Colognes French Extracts In lots to suit pur
chassrs.
We sell worsey's, Taylor's, and other Fancy
soaps in variety, put up In family boxes, to suit
purchaser at % per cent less than regular prices
We sell Portfolios, Memorandum Books, Pocket
Books, Money Purses, Pocket combs and Glasses,
Long, Dire sing, and Round Combs, Cloth and Hair
Brushes, Fine Tooth Combs, Having and Tooth
Brushes, with various other Suffers and Dealer
Staple y oods all Of which offer " the Trade
aid the public generally at less than New York
prices
respectfully beg to call the attention Of every
Lady and Gentleman to our New Stock Of Double
I'll ded Photograph and Picture Frames, every SIZE
made. We selling these goods from rs cents to 81
EACH or about one half their makers retail prices.
The Trade resi- eotfully solicited We are receiving
New Goods from the sanuiscturers daily.
Remember the New Store,
No. $40, $40, $40, SO.
r. J. BELLEW &CJ.,
Manuiacturers' Agents.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

NHI OHi-Go 10 the Peoples Clothing
" Store, No AGO Seventh street opposite Post OF
Trunks, Hats and Caps, all for sals at the lowest
New York prices. oot8-
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WANTS..

VIZ ANTED-Fsrty AbIe.bodted Labor
w ers, at the foot of Sixth street, Island Pay,
S25 per month and board. Apply to d, Burrows,
Mattingly's wharf, loot of Sixth street
nov SGT
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

U,uE PEOPLES Ci.OTHING STORE,
| No 4eO Seventh street, Is the place to buy your
Clothing, Trunks, Hats, and Caps DOT aim
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.

BY virtue Of Q deed Of trust, bearing date on the
slst day Of January 1881 and duly recorded In hber
j. A g., No 20s, f6lios EOS and 2oS, OF the land
records for Washington county in the District Of Co.
lumhia the ,ubscriber will sell public auction, on
THURSDAY. November 14th, At 10 o'clock A. NJ, all
the Furniture contained in that large three
and G streets, Washington city full schedule
will be published, in connect with this advertise
CHXS. Z. slRRMAN,
Trustee.
JAS Q. MCGUIRE, CO.,
sep l0-laW Auctoneers.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

IR EAT Il u Ii FOR SEW H. II n
" street, to yet some of the great bargains Offered
Ca,s, No. 100 Seventh street, opposite Post Once
DOT Sim
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

rnn KEGS HORSE SHOES (Burden's)
ltVD Just received and for sale by
nov eo3t JOHN X, ELNANS.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

II OARDING-HOUsh FOR SALE. "A
ID Fine Large Boarding house, on the corner OF
Pennsy lvana avenue and Ninth streets, containing
twenty two rooms. he house Is well furnished ard
will be sold cheap. There are some thirty boaIders
now in the house Apply " Mrs SrOTT, on the
premises nov l-Steod
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
CHARLES READE's NEW NOVEL.

THE CLOIsTER AND HEARTH ; or, Maid
Wife, and Widow-A matter Of fact romance. By
Charles Reade, author of " Peg otiingt9n, Jun"
Price u 2h bound in cloth Price 70 cents, In paper
covers Just published and for sale at
nov 4-3t PHlLP SOLOMOSb'.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05
LOCAL NEWS.
To Advertisers.

Nearly TEN thousand copies Of the Repnb.
kcan are circulated among the floating popuia.
ton every day besides thelarge number served
to regular subscribers. Advertisers will take
note accordingly.
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

DAIsINs, PRUNEs, DATES, 80.
N l25 boxes Bunch Raisins
20 boxes Prunes
30 trails Bates
rs barrels Dried Apples
barrels Cranberrits
800 drums Figs
20 dozen jars Brandy Peaches
10 casks Currants
Just received, and for sale BY
oct 24-eod6tif MURRAY SkMMES
The national Republican., 1861-11-05

DUTTER, CHEESE, sc.
ID 80 kegs choice Butter
125 boxes Cheese
5000 lbs. Goldfish
1900 lbs Hake do
900 boxes Scaled Herrings
so barrels New Mackerel
10 barrels New Pick %
Just recei, ed, and for sale by -
oct 24-6tifeod MURRAY SEMMEb.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-12-12

FEDERAL expeditions started for Columbus by land,
bat one came back, and the other. under Colonel
Ogesby, has not been heard from. IL i reported
that the latter had a eight with JEFF. Thompson.
There Is nothing new from Gen. Hunters army.
No dispatches Of army movements are allowed 10 be
sent from Springfield, Mo-
QCIScY. Ill, November 4-Capt- Steiman ar
rived at Washington yesterday noon. bringing dis
patches from the Naval Expedition He j. also tear
er Of two rebel fIgs-Oue Palmetto, and the Ameri-
can flag hr-t hUisiei in South Carolina. over Fort
Walker He reports that the captured forts are
magnIhceutly archei, and covered with bags. and
bOnb-prOOf. and that all Our troops hal 10 DO Vas 10
occupy them. They can be held against any oppos-
ing force
Among the most efficient vessels were found 20 lie
the new g~unboats. Of which the Navy Department
had % constructed expressly for such purposes, and
their success, both ia storms and under FIRE, was per
feet.
The President will not pardon Gordon, convicted
at New York Of being engaged in the slave trade.
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Spttial aOtitGs.

G a. L. i. NILS PROGRESS DELOcEASIE LODGE,
w No. 124, under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Coun-
~ cIl Of the Grand Central Lodge Of France, working in
The ancient Scotch Rite, holds its regular meetings on the We'd
nesIay nearest the full moon Of each month, at the old Lodge
Room, in King street. Visiting brethren respectfully invited
to attend.
August Is. l2S0-3ml i. Z. JONES', Secretary
DR.. HoSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS
should be in the possession OF everybody in the mining region.
A. a preventive Of various dangerous diseases TO which the gold
seeker is liable, it has no superior. While it is quite palatable
even as a be serage. it is speedy and powerful in its effects upon
the system. In all cases of DarrhOea, Dysentery, and the pre-
vaiing fevers consequent upon exposure, the Bitters viii be
found invaluable as a corrective. No man should enter upon
the exposed camp life OF n miner without being provided with
Hostetter's preventive Of stomach disease, nor should any of
those who are now engaged in the occupation, fail to have re-
Course to the Bitters. Sold by all Druggists and dealers every
where. 2SS I'm
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SOUTHERN ACCOUNT OF THE ATTACK
ON PORT Y
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81 TO WHALEMEN!A
VISITING NEW
AKARoA, NEw ZEALAND,
Lat. (MiddIs Head, 43 as 81" 3, long. 1879 so AZ" r. 8
yz1HIs EXCELLENT HARBOR Ia SITUATED

AKAR0A, NEw ASHLAND,
Lat. CMidfIs Head), 43 as 81" 3, long. I72o 90 47"E.
yuyHIS EXCELLENT HARBOR Ia SITUATED
at the SIC. emil Of Banks Peninsula. Latitude (Miaafe
Head 40 : AZ So &, long. l72o 81 AZ" T. nigh water r..
and C. 3 hours p minutes.
The heads are remarkably bold and high. The :. head Is
much the higher, with a reef running OH a short distance : on
the N. head is a large fiat nck, called the longboat. The
breadth Of the entrance Is about three-quarters OF n mile the
course in is \. ". at first. and then the haTbnT pgrns nearly due
n. Great caution must be observed in entering with n S.N.
wind, as it rushes in battling and heavy squalls over the land
above the 5. head, which rises to a height between 1900 and 1000
feet. Depth Of water, IL fuhoms inside the heads, The usual
anchorage is on the 4. shore, about 5 miles NJ, Ia the first bay,
with a row Of houses on the beach, in 8 to 5 fathoms. Give a
good berth to Green's Point before entering this bay, as n reef
10 throughout. If a hot wind Is blowing from NV, do not
Running ia with n strong S.w wind by which the hot wind 10
always fonowed,) keep under low canvas, lower lifts well taut,
and fore topmast snysail up. Wbhe-waws are sometimes to be
experienced when between the highest lands, about i mile
to IL miles inside. When You have az the town open you are
abreast of Green's Point The best and most convenient berth
is Green's Point on, with the next point OF n little bay {: Of IL,
and the southernmost house on the beach. with three donner
windows on the root, (Buoe's HoteiD on with the low building
to the westward of It. ! mile OF shore, in 3 hthoms. Holding
ground stiff, retentive clay, covered with blue mud IL any
ships are in the road, the only consideration Is 10 give them n
clear berth, to weigh with the wind from the westward The
Harbor Master viii always boaTIl you.
ROBERT GREAvES,
Collector OF Customs and HRrbc. Master.
Custom House. Akanua, June q, 1860. "a
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Adams Imperial Book Presses.

on which the wOrld-renowped Harper's Illuminated PictoTiak
Bible was printed, and which is capable Of doing the hnest
printing known. In this branch Of our business We are prepared
TO execute all work which may be offered, In Hawaiian, Eng
Iish, or any other language, on the lowest terms.
For all other kinds Of work, ordinary and extraordinary,
from the smallest druggists labels to the most lengthy state APP
pendices that may he issued from the portfolio of the Foreign
Office, we havethe fullest and most complete assortment Of Print
ing Materials ever collected in this kingdom, and the best work
men to be found anywhere in the Pacific Ocean.
To be brief We have recently added, at considerable expense,
over fifty varieties Of new type to our already extensive oolec-
tion, and a large assortment Of plain and fancy wedding, bush
ness, ball and other cards and note papers, With choice cap,
blE-head, letter and other papers, Of all sizes and coloTs, large
and small, and are thus prepared, at the shortest notice and on
the lowest terms, to print anything and everything that may he
wanted, whether
ADDRESS CARDS,
BUSINESS CARDS,
BALL TICKETS,
BILLETS OF ALL KINDS,
CIRCULARS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
DRUGGISTS LABELS,
~BILL-HEADS,
AUCTION P0sTERs,
BUSINESS POSTERS,
CARGO POSTERS,
SHIP AND SCHOONER POSTERS,
PAMPHLETS AND BOOKS,
BYLAWS AND CONSTITUTIONS,
ENVELOPE LETTER ADDRESSES,
20s If LEGAL AND OTHER BLANKS.
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Lots Drawn in CharIestOH-Coi. COTcO-
ran and IL others Selected as Victims.
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By Continental Telegraph.

from the - Il bulletin. Nov-1Gthl
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-02-26

IMPORTANT FEoW New MENICo-A letter
in the = Louis Democrat SAYS that bill
for the repeal Of the slave code of New
Mexico was introduced in the Territorial
Legislature on the llth Of January and
carried TO a second reading by "A hand
some majority. An attempt to put things
in a train for admission into the Union
was on foot bat It seemed to be the work
of aspiring demagosues-f finding little IA
vor with the people. BY the returns made
by the assistant marshals, the entire pop
ulation Of New Mexico is COOS, inclnd-
inc the Pueblo Indians. who number To-
60 Tho value Of the real estate Is given
at 6,4GS,372, and the personal property at
81 .636, 21b-making total Of SIS, lOf-
G4S, exclusive Of the possessions Of the
Pueblo Indians. which amounts to the
sum Of 81 SOP $50 \ vote of ceusure has
been passed against Col Fontlerov. and
memoralizing the Secretary Of War for
his Immediate removal And new re
solution was to he introduced on the 18th
requesting the Secretary of War to change
the name Of Fort Fontlerov to anything
else \ vote Of censure and recoInmen-
d4tion for removal was also pending over
Judge III lekwood
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-02-26

LIFE ISuURAScE We have learned from
u. q. Wilson. Esq. who Is now IN tins City,
some Interesting facts in regard to our Home
Life Insurance Co It's operaliuas are con-
fined 10 the Northwest, " here the climate -
the most healthy IN the world TIE Compa-
ny invests he proceeds at home where the
hlgA rates OF interest, and the familiarity OF
The public with is secusItis render ILc;u safe
aud reliable These considerations are n
guarantee OF the solvcucy OF the eompau y and
that losses viii be promptly pad. Inc cX-
Peuse of assuring - about the sar'e = in
Eastern Companies being for middle aged
man ia good health. from So 10 $50 per an
nam ON $1,000. Some 500 YES are Iu~arcI
10y the CO TGuy IN tins State. The list 1t
Madison comprises our very best citizens
The officers ut the Company are men of bus
Iu,-s integrity and >aSac4iy. aud IL affairs are
managed Wlth prudence and skil.--aTgls-
We commend our Home Life Insurance
Company. aud rs Intelligent and courteous
agent 20 tie attention of all our citizens No
u'au should fail 70 have an Insurance on has
llie for the benefit II hl@ family. friend. or
creditors when he shall have gone 10 man
should - away from home = obtain Insurance
when 1t can IS well ue 4 Ine n home. We
hope our citizens viii improve the oprortuuI-
y and call upon NJ. v Ilson and secure . i5ol-
lcy ~ the Home Company .-,IJ.sr,sal.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-02-26
SUFFERING il KANSAS.


EDIroEs CHICAGO TRIGCNE:
GENTLEMEN Since thccoudicting state
ments relative to the state Of things in
Kansas. deem it the duty Of those hay
ing reliable information on the subject. to
give Il to the public
While travelling recently uuou the cars
ret with Rev. Mr. steel, long resident
of Edgar county. in this State. and a clergy
man of the Presbyterian Church. q. : |
have known Mr. Steel well for many wears:
and can say with the utmost cont ience.
that no one who ever Knew him would
think Of doubling his word on any sub
lcct. lie has been two or three wears in
Kansas. and speaks from pcrs Jnal knowl-
ed-e lie says that along the Missouri
River and for few miles westward y par
tial crop was made duriug the past wear.
but that beyond that nothing was raised
worthy Of mention He gave numerous
instances (Which | need not detain IF ex-
tremc de~titution, which nothing ba. full
supply from abroad could prevent result
In- in starvation, and those were not ex-
ceptions. but they constitute the rule
Having given this evidence with the
source whence 1t is derived, permit me to
say. that fit were a case Of doubt the de
mands not of charity but Of humanity
simply, should incline Us % permit the
scale to prepondcrate in behalf of the
starving man. but to my mind the testi-
mony i conclusive
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-02-26
Startling Rum3r.

Yesterdays Chicago papers contain in
tcIligence from Washington, to the eject
that 3ir Lincoln while at Harrisburg on
Friday evening received intelligence Of a
dot for MS assassination al Baltimore, the
next day, aud thar he was prevailed upon
b. his trienis, though greatly against his
own wishes, 70 le've Harrisburg By Spe-
cisl Train and in disguise In this way
he passed Baltimore unobseryed and
reached Washington at o'clock on sat
urdrs The following are the dispatches
- we Gad them in the Chicago Tribune
By TELEGRAPH.