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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10
Leaving for consumption by
street lamps and market
0.l65,a6a

by the above, it will be seen that there has
been consumed for the use of the city over
ten millions feet of gas, for which no money
has been received
The largest amount of gas made in any "a
hours was 252, ,930 feet, on the 30th November;
and the greatest consumption occurred on the
night of March II tn, amounting to 2S5, 500 feet.
The whole amount made since the commence =
ment of the works is 395, Az, $40 feet.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

NoMISArIoNs.- Il. Pennybacker
has been nominated for reelection to the Tir-
ginia Senate from the Parkersburg district.
Hon. A. G. jenkins hae been nominated for
reelection to Congress from the same dis
trict.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

TIE POPULATION Of New York State BY the
oficial census, is $751;, $40. of the wards Of
New York city, sob,es7. Theresis popula-
tion In the prisons and almshouses, Of about
5000 more, making the popnlation Of the city
SIS, ,66S
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Lieut.. Tnfbott, men toned in the dispatches
as having been refused admittance to Fort
Sumter by the South Carolina forces, did not
arrive here yesterday evening" "a his return
to Washington. =, s-ft ~a4ss@
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

ACCORDING TO RECENT EXPERIMENTS of Pro-
fessor Bend, the light of the sun is equal to
that OF All 900 full moons. This is only half
of the hitherto received estimate of Wallas-
ton,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

MErAIRE RAGgs--F0urth Day.--Two mile
heats; clnb purse of $500, won by Foley Is
.Bettie Ward" over Fanny Washington,
Sherrod and Repentance. Time: 3.39i, 3.37f.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

ABoLIsHxENT OF CAPITAL PuSIsHMEST IN
MAssAcHrsgrrs.--Ths State Senate OF Massa-
chusetts has passed the bin abolshing capi-
tai punishment by vote of Is to 10.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

Empfy.-The hotels are quite deserted now
that the "alligators have betaken them
selves TO their mountain fastnesses and
other places OF resort The travelling public
and citizens occupy the vacant place
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

There are over twenty craft of different
sorts in the dock at the present time. Busi-
ness is picking up in that quarter after long
interlude of dullness. c aa4rss
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

"4fenfioa, lunaPaAy. We would call the
attention Of those interested TO the various
company musters adver tised, to be held by the
commanding officers Of the 18th Regiment 4
occurring this week. The law-.o WHICH All
good citizens pay obedience--req uiies these
meetings, and as all who are not exempt 81
iaware liable 70 nnss, they win see that
prompt attention Is secured. Ths members
thoroughly IN the manual, aud II they proys
themselves apt scholars, will he intYuducsss
also 70 = general acquatntancs with the ssrl
mta'eaa,s; As NE tnstrucsisns proposed 70 he
militia, all concerned will be tai nv 1
prom ut attendancA - I. E1A,.eE a z -.ss.N.Ea -. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

- FOK kENT.-A neat FAMILY RESI-
:i DENCE the east side OF Mayo, between
Ross and Broad sire cts. now In the oceu ncy
Of Mr. b. w. Joyner. The house contains six
a brick kitchen attached. Possession given i'm
mcdiately. Apply to
TO-, JAS. N. TAYLOR II SON:
ap 9-4t Or JOINER q Co
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-04-10

"a STORE FOR ENT, OPPOaTTE
a EXCHANGE r E L AND BALLARD
" H0USE.-For rent, that handsome STORE
Franklin streets: immediately opposite the Rx-
! change Hotel and Ballard House. 1t is consider
ed well adapted for the business of q Merchant
Tailor Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Jewctry,
Millinery Gunsmith, Cigar dealer, &C., &c., and
will be rented low to good tenant
The BASEMENT of the same will be rented
with the Store, or fitted up for q Barber Shop, IN
desired. Apply TO lap a-tsl ]. A INLOEk.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21

but It was some time before he could be re.
moved to his residence. His comrades exhibit
much feeling for their unfortunate companion,
who now lies in very critical condition, but
strong hopes are entertained for his recovery.
MOONLIGHT AND LAMPLIGnr--We are con-
strained to inveigh strongly against the old
to ight the street lamps when i is taken s for
granted that the moon ought to shine. No
matter how dark the clouds are, the lamps are
not lighted, because they think the moon is
going to shine some time that night and when
the moon is shining, the lamps are frequently
lit. Can we not have change in the mode Of
having our street lamps lighted2
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
Georgetown Correspondence.

GEORGETOWN, d, G., Feb. 20, 1861.
The Darlington Home Guard and the Poto.
mac Light Infantry paraded our streets last
evening. The other military companies of our
town are prepared for the public display which
is to come off to. morrow, the 22d.
We havs again three tickets in the field for
Common Councilmen and Mayor. l have al
ready given you the names of the Addison and
opposition tickets and will now give you the
names of the third, or that which has been
nominated under the style and name Of the
Conservative party" They are as follows
for Mayor, VIM. King; for Common Council
men, Esau Pickrell, Wm. H. Cooley, I. Thomas
Davis, James j. Barrett, F. W. Jones, Joseph
Libbey, sen., VIM. L. Dunlop, H. L. Offutt,
James Goddard, VIM. 7. Duvall, and John T.
Bangs. These gentlemen are nominated by
the "Dodge" seceders, and will issue q card To
the people of our town, setting forth their views
in respect to the impending municipal election.
learn that Captain Megs is expected to re-
turn to our city in a few days, from the South,
in order to resume his superintendent over
the Aqueduct works. 1t will be remembered
that he was, as it were, exied to one of the
Florida Keys, by that precious plunderer of
the public funds to the tune Of millions, the
late Secretary Of War. The latter, when he
returns to this District, will probably return as
an arraigned criminal, to answer to the charges
of public corruption and peculation which
have been perpetrated to so scandalous an ex-
tent under what has been called the "Demo-
cratic" regime. Captain Meigs, it has been
said was too honest man to be endured here
by the late seeding Secretary.
I A son Of Mr.. Walter Cooley this morning,
while mounted on horse with cavalry bride,
and not knowing its great power upon the ami.
NAL, by sudden jerk threw the horse against
the curb, severely injuring him. This should
prove caution against the injudicious use Of
this bride by those who are unaccustomed to
it, for otherwise the poor brute creation will be
.made to suffer, as also the pocket of the owner.
The water of our canal still remains drawn
off, so there is no navigation Of it here at pres
ent, nor may we expect it before the opening
of the spring trade.
Captain Wells has reftted and heightened
his steam packet, with every appurtenance as
required by law, to run as a freight and pas.
senger packet between this place and Occo-
quan. 1t will prove great convenience to all
who are interested in the inter communication
between the two points.
The National Volunteers, (Capt. C. c. CO.
who had engaged Forrest Hall Its upper cham.
ber) for their weekly drill, at five dollars per
month, las per the report Of their council of
fve,) has entirely played out. The room has
been taken possession of by Company A, An
cion," they very kindly gave up the room on
being relieved by Mr.. Forrest Of the payment
of their months rent.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Boston Office.

A NEW PAPER, with the above title, has re-
II Gently been started at Washington, which
will ably sustain the incoming Administration of
Mr. LINCOLN give full reports OF the proceedings of
National Government, and be made in all re-
spects an interesting Family Newspaper.
Every true friend OF Freedom understands the
Importance of sustaining Press of this charac-
ter at the National Capital, in these times and
it is hoped that Boston, and New England gen.
orally, will give it generous patronage.
The price of the Republican, published weekly,
is So a year, in advance. The first 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,
l2 fremont street, Boston.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
Prospectus Of the Republican Era.


The undersigned have commenced the publca-
tion, in this city, Of weekly newspaper, called
the Republican Era.
II is printed on large sheet, % by AZ inches,
and is furnished at the low prices stated below.
II will contain all the original matter Of the
daily National Republican, with the exception Of
local news not interesting to country subscribers
II will give full reports Of the proceedings
of Congress, and of the other departments Of the
National Government.
twill contain all the news of the day, foreign
and domestic, markets, &c, &C., as well as an
original correspondence from all parts of the
country. The miscellaneous department. will re-
ceive special attention, and, In all respects, the
effort will be made to establish the character Of
the National Republican as
FAMILY NrwsPAPER.
In politics, the paper will be Republican, sus-
tanning the incoming Administration Of Mr.. Lin
coin, bat disclaiming, however, any pretension
to be the organ of the President elect.
There is no other Republican paper in the
District Of Columbia, or in the vicinity of IL, and
II is believed thst recent events have opened to
such paper an important sphere of useful eff
fort. The time has come, when the actual ad-
minstration of the Government upon Republican
principles will explode the misreprescntatio
which have made those principles so distasteful
to the South.
But it is not only here, and in this vicinity,
that the projectors of the Republican Era
hope to make 1t useful. To the whole country
they offer journal which will discuss national
politics from a national standpoint, and which
will never be swerved from patriotic duty by any
overpowering pressure Of local interest.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE,


Washington, February 20, 1861.
have this day approved the following joint
resolution of the City Councils, and earnestly
recommend to the citizens of Washington an OBJ
servance Of the 22d of February as national
holiday.
Given under my hand, at the City Hall, this
Goth of February, 1861.
JAMES G. BERRET, Mayor.
Joint Resolution observing the 22d day Of Feb
ruary as a general holiday.
Resolved By the Board of Aldermen and Board Of
Common Council Of the City Of Washington, That
the Mayor be requested to issue his proclamation
recommending the citizens of Washington to OBJ
serve the 22d day of February as a general ho-
day. GRAFTON POWELL,
President of the Board of Common Council.
WILLIAM T. DOVE,
President of the Board of Aldermen.
Approved Feb. 20, 1861.
feb 2l-2t JAMES G. BERRET, Mayor.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS.

CRY CoUNcIL.-The City Council met on
Tuesday night. The salary bill was considered =
and passed, the salaries remaining as last year
an invitation to participate in the ceremonies
Of the 22d was accepted; an order for a cross.
ing across Wolfe street, on the west side of
Washington, was adopted; W. Whaley was al.
lowed to erect two frame dwellings on Patrick
street; the Committee on Light reported ad.
verse to erecting lamp.post on the corner Of
Washington and Wolfe streets, also, adverse to
remitting gas rent due for Friendship fair
which were adopted; Alderman Kinzer pre-.
sented his resignation, which was accepted,
regular election; the appropriation for salute
on the 22d was increased to $40. The Com.
mon Council passed an order, directing the gas
to be turned on at the Relief engine.house.
which order was not concurred in by the Board
Of Aldermen. Some other minor business was
transacted, and the Council adjourned.
VISITING MILITARY.-The Loudoun Guards
Captain c. B. Tebbs, have made arrangements
to participate in the celebration of the 22d of
February, in this city. They will leave Lees.
burg at half past seven o'clock, in a special
train, over the Alexandria, Loudoun, and Hamp.
shire railroad, on the morning of the 22d, ar
irving here at half past nine o'clock, where they
will be received by the Alexandria military. A
fine band of music will..accompany the Guards.
The exhibition Of the students of St. John 8
Academy which came off on Tuesday night,
was very largely attended, and everything went
off very pleasantly.
CELEBRATION OF THE TWENTY. Y.sECoND.-The
arrangements for the celebration of Washing
toms birthday are now complete. A procession
consisting Of the military, the fremen, civic
associations, and citizens, will be formed on
Washington street, which will march to Liberty
Hal, where the farewell address will be read
and an grafton delivered.
The Potomac river boat, James Guy, re.
sumed her regular trips on Tuesday. She
stops at all the usual andings.-Gazette.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
NOTICE.

NOIlCE.
The Hon. John Cochrane, of New York, will
deliver a Lecture on the Union" in the East
Washington M. E. Church, (Rev. Dr. Ryan's0 on
Thursday evening, 2lst instant, commencing at
half past seven o'clock.
Admission, 25 cents. Proceeds for the Church.
The Navy Yard omnibuses run within two
SQUARES of the Church. feb 2O-2t*
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
BY TELEGRAPH.
Missouri Election.

ST. Louis, Feb. 20.-The State has given an
overwhelming majority for Union delegates to
the Convention. Not ten secessionsts have
been elected
The national Republican., 1861-02-21

The Virginia Republicans are requested to
meet at No. 1888 Pennsylvania avenue, between
Four and IA half and Sixth Streets on Saturday,
the I'd of March, at IL o'clock. feb l9-tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-21

nor RENT-Two or three comfortable fur
l. nshed rooms without board, at No. It's
Second street, between b and G streets, within
i've minutes walk of the Capitol. feb l3-4t
FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without
l. board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 400
Eighth street, between G and H streets.
dec 20-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-21

Payments always in advance.
When Club Of subscribers has been forward
cd, additions may be made to 1t on the same
terms. 1t is not necessary that the subscribers
to Club should receive their papers at the same
post Office.
Money may be forwarded by mail, at our risk.
Large amounts can be remitted In drafts on Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore
smaller amounts in gold, or in notes of solvent
banks Address
W. J. MURTAGH l. CO.,
Republican Era, Washington, d. C.
Those of our exchanges publishing the above
conspicuousy three times in the inside form OF
their paper, and forwarding q marked copy to
this office, will receive our daily in exchange
until the end Of the ensuing session of Congress.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
Financial.

New York, FEB. 2O.-Stocks Chicago
and Rock Island 57s Illinois Central shares,
79a; New York Central, III Reading, AL /;
Hudson River Railroad, 44s Canton Com.
pany, l4i; Virginia 6's, rs; Missouri 6's, 655 ;
Treasury l2's, l.O2s.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
GERMAN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.

OFFICERS.
W. krzyzanowski, President.
DR.. Briegleb, First Vice President.
G. Dill, Second Vice President.
Joseph Gerhard, Secretary.
John Lerch, Treasurer.
Meets at Gerhard's Germania, every Tues.
day night, at eight o'clock.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
THIRD WARD.
OFFICERS.
J. J. Coombs, President.
G. A. Hall, First Vice President.
A. Duvall, Second Vice President.
J. c. Clary, Secretary.
Martin Buell., Treasurer.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
FIFTH WARD.
OFFICERS.
Foster Henshaw, President.
j. H. Wise, First Vice President
Jesse Apler, Second Vice President.
c. F. Crump, Recording Secretary.
A. Denmead, SEN, Corresponding Secretary.
r. A. Milstead, Financial Secretary.
John Grinder, Treasurer.
Meets every Wednesday evening, at Joseph
Smiths, corner of Second street east and
street south.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
FIFTH AND SIXTH WARDS.
OFFICERS.
S. A. McKim, President.
George A. Bassett, First Vice President.
George R. Ruff, Second Vice President.
Charles Sleigh, Recording Secretary.
J. L. Henshaw, Corresponding Secretary.
William Dixon, Financial Secretary.
John Grinder, Treasurer.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of eve.
ry month, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
SEVENTH WARD.
OFFICERS.
Theodore Wheeler, President.
Edward Lycett, First Vice President
A. Edison, Second Vice President.
William J. Murtagh, Secretary.
William Hendley, Treasurer
J. r. Elvans, j. Dillon, G. W. Garrett, Viii.
liam Martin, G. II. Larcombe, and G. B. Clark,
Executive Committee.
Meets at Island Hall, third story,) corner
of Virginia avenue and Sixth street, every
Wednesday evening, at half past seven o'clock.
GEORGETOWN REPUBLICAN ASsOCI.
ALTON.
OFFICERS.
John s. Paxton, President.
W. W. McNeir, First Vice President.
j. w. Decide, Second Vice President.
II. G. Divine, Cor. and Rec. Secretary.
Jesse Chick, Treasurer.
WIDEAWAKES OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.
OFFICERS.
Lewis Clephane, President.
George II. Plant, Vice President.
A. c. Richards, Secretary.
Henry M. knight, Captain.
NJ Smith, First Lieutenant.
X. NJ. Downer, Second Lieutenant.
Meets at the Wigwam every Monday even,
ing.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
M. . 8 M l T H,

M. SMITH,
Fashionable Tailor,
No. 6lS Garrison street, between and Vir
ginia avenue, Many Yard.
CONSTANTLY on hand full supply of Ready
~ Made Clothing and Gentlemeps Furnishing
goods. jan 10
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
W. J. MURTAGH l. CO.,
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATIONS.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN ASSOCIA
TION,

~IHI1VRNZ1II fGf1I y DLIOh1N nDDVOIn-
TON.
OFFICERS.
B. B. French, President.
J. J. Coombs, First Vice President.
Martin Buell., Second Vice President.
Lewis Clephane, Secretary.
Woodford Stone, Treasurer.
John Hines, G. Fl. Plant Job W. Angus, j..
F. Hodgson, James Lynch, G. R. Wilson,
and Henry M. knight, Executive Committee.
Meets at the Wigwam, corner Of Indiana
avenue and Second street, every Thursday
evening.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
A. ST r A U S,
FASHIONABLE CLOTHIER,

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
3l4 Penn. av bet. 10th and llth SITS.
have just received fine assortment of black
cloth Frock Goats, Business Goats, black, plain,
and fancy Cashmere Pants, which will sell to
suit the times. feb l9-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-21
New York Markets.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Cotton firm-sales of
1000 bales; uplands middlings, lls ca III.
Flour heavy-sales of 10000 barrels State,
$500 "a 1925; Ohio, $3.50 @ $50; South.
sIn, SoS s545 g $50: Wheat s smssles . of
d. wSs SsiSes Sss1ei2 s2 Corn sS du@ss:s
$4,000 bushels old mixed, 674 @ 70; new
do, G2 q 63; new Southern white, 10 "a r..
Whisky steady at l74 "a ia. Sugar steady
Muscovado, a G9 81. Molasses heavy; Or.
leans, 80 "a 36. Rosin dull at $l.2O "a $l.25.
Rice steady at 81 (0 AZ.
The national Republican., 1861-02-21

SUDDEN ILLNEss.-Monday evening, gen.
tleman by the name of Cole was stricken sud
denly i'll while drilling with Company A, Union
regiment, at their armory in Temperance. Hall
Medical attendance was procured Immediately,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-20
Additianal Foreign News.

QUEBEC, Aug 10 The following additional
news is furnished by the Bohemia:
The news Of the Bull Run battle was received
In England on the 4th instant, and caused pro-
found sensation. The Northern Americans were
much depressed, and the Southerners correspond
ingly elated, causing almost collision In the
Liverpool news room.
Mr. Russells letter to the Times was confined
10 graphic details of the rout Of the Northern
army, which he calls cowardly rout, misera BILE,
causeless panic, and disgraceful to men in uni.
forms, and not soldiers.
The Times says, editorially, that the victory
was complete one. The Union army lost ALI
even their military honor, and wishes 1t could
hnd something in IL to congratulate either the
victors or the vanquished, but sees nothing but
what must stimulate the evil passions Of both
combatants.
The Daily News denounces the Times criti
cisms, but says that nothing happened which was
not anticipated as possible.
All the journals think that the event has closed
the door to compromise and must embitter and
prolong the contest.
Paris letter says that the success Of the South
erners has powerfully operated on the opinions of
the Parisians in favor Of the secessionists.
Lord Palmerston said the government Is not
solved to station vessels at ports to levy dues
The London Shipping Gazette complains Of the
niockading force, and points to the risk Of a COL
llslon with maritime powers. Other journals
speak OF the same danger.
Parliament was prorogued on the 9th instant
ana the Queens speech was read by a commits.
sion ii states that the foreign relations are
friendly and satisfactory, and trusts that there
no danger Of disturbance to the peace of Europe
IL notices the contamination of the King dom OF
Italy, and hopes for the happiest results
In relation to American affairs, 1t says: "The
dlssensions which arose some months ae O in the
United states have, unfortunately, assumed the
character Of an open war. Her Majesty, deeply
lamenting this result, has determined in common
with the other powers of Europe to observe a
strict neutrality between the contending parties u
The Queen also refers TO a settlement OF affair
In syria. She hopes the arrangements will hence.
forth secure internal tranquility. She roioices a,
the PROCESS in India. The speech then returns
thanks for the supplies voted, enumerates the i'm
porant measures Of the session, and concludes by
invoking Gods blessing
The yacht race between the English yach,
Alarm and the American yacht Camilla was won
by the former.
The London Times, in a leader on the Galway
line, shows distrust in Its being commercially
profitable.
The Danish Government has granted an I'M.
portant modification in Mr.. Shafaer's North
Atlantc Telegraph concession, extending tie
nme until 1874, and returning the caution money
us Iumored that conspiracy has been dis
covered In st Petersburg, to put aside the EN-
Petof and family, and to give consti tuition to
Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-20

DTFrom our neighbors, Blanchard Il Mohun
we have the following apropos publications,
issued In handsome style by James 6. Gregory,
New York: Pictures of Southern Life, Social.
Political, and Military, written for the London
Times by William Howard Russell, l.. L. ID.
Special Correspondent; Fourth of July Address
N66l y by John Jay, Esq., and "The American
Flag" by Joseph Rodman Drake, illustrated by
Darby,
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WATcHREskt .EIMsSss A4NNDsTLvER WARE

asve enc OF the best lishments, and fur
Ing svery description Of hne Watohes and ~
~ A.uoeiE Auentlon give 20 the same, bx1R<
We We Also, every desoup ION of standard ~ l1ff
W nE, PAN and ornamental, manafaeture1611eJ
~ ssperioI IN faelity and finish 20 northern ware
sWp ~ asSeTs IN general and Representa- thsif
- sSe Pa. svsaus. near St6
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ST. WASHINGTON ST -
IL STOVE HOUSE
2o1 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE a67
SAMp EQUIPMENTS of every variety, style
ehu hnish, constantly on hand, and for sale ~
RTlGes comparing with any retail house south Of
TIN, SHEET. IRON, or COPPER WORK
made TO order at the shortest notice
All goods guaranteed to be as represented nm
sale. Cail Al 90 iePi0son'oo On
JAMES sKlRVING'S
WGshtastos Saoce, Crate, Raass Hot air Ex,na,x
is"' onea Iron, aad Copper Ware Maasfaetorp
No. 207 Pennsylvania Avenue,
WS-e0w Corner of Eleventh Street