davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
tFrom the N. o. Cre.csut, Nov. 1s.l
Talk on 'Change.

The correspondence between a body Of mer +.
chants in Liverpool and Lord John Russell, an
extract Of which has been published, took
some % OF the hsbitues Of the flags BY surprise.
The general feeling has prevailed that the
British ministry would regard the restraint on
the expectation OF cotton AS something wo rthy
OF their immediate attention, but Lord John
cooly replies, as much as to say, that 1t is none
OF his business. Although the stock Of Ameri-
can cotton may be nearly exhausted by the
close Of next month, (December,) Il may as
we'll be considered that, with the increase OF
receipts from East India, the mills can be kept
IN operation, uader short time, until the hrst
day Of May next, or later. The demand for
goods falls Oh each succeeding week, and all
the British Government can do to Illustrate the
starving Of the millions Of operatives, who are
depending on cotton, is to contribute for their
support. In the year 1900, the importation OF
cotton from the United States into Great
Britain was 5000 bales. In 1910, 1t had in.
creased to 3l0,s7l. In 1911, there was n slight
increase. In 1872, war WAS declared by the
United States against Great Britain, and ex.
portations Of cotton ceased, and were not re
sumed until the month Of April, 1915. 1t will
thus be seen that England got along without
American cotton for space Of time Of nearly
three years.
There has been some talk OF entirely prefer.
mitting the planting Of cotton seed the next
season that 1t will be the wisest policy for
cotton ields to be turned into corn, wheat, and
potatoes. Then We shall have a large over.
production, and complete surfet OF products
perishable in their nature, while cotton will
maintain its own without deterioration. A
division OF planting or raising can be success.
fully carried out-that Is, much less than usual
can be planted and cereals and esculents in
general be largely increased, also beans and
peas. Among the most unreasonable and un-
wise suggestions recently brOached is that be.
fore the Legislature Of Mississippi, to prohibit,
by statute, any cotton seed from being planted
untii the present crop is sold. This reminds us
OF fudge and hddlesticks. ' ~
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
Interesting from tho south.
he following items aie telegraphed dec. D

The following items ale telegraphed dec. p
from Louisville:
The Southern papers to the 2sih ult. have
been received. They contain scattering ac-
counts Of the Fort Pckens affair, from which
1t appears that the bombardment commenced
On Thursday, the 2lst, and continued, with &C.
casionsl intermissions, night and day, till the
evening Of the 24th, when Colonel Brown ceased
firing.
The rebels did not respond iii after Fort
Pickens opened are
The FIRE from the fort aid the outside Santa
Rosa island batteries was directed aga nst Fort
Barrancas and the other rebel batteries, the
rebel steamers Time and Nelmo, and the navy
yard, while the Federal vessels engaged Fort
McRae.
The rebels admit that they lost sixteen killed
and wounded In the bombardment. Also, that
considerable damage was done at Fort cRae,
including the caving in Of the powder maga-
zine. The navy yard and town of Warrington
we're partially destroyed
The rebels appear to have acted strictly on
the defensive.
The stories about the disabling of the Uni.
t.d States steamers Colorado AID Niagara sp
pear to be unfounded.
The rebel steamers Time pnd Nelmo were
somewhat damaged, but succeeded in getting
out of the reach Of Col. Brown fire.
Colonel Brown received no reiniorcements.
The East Tennessee " bridge-burners " are to
be court martialed. Ex-State Senator Pickens
is among the prisoners.
There is still no tidings Of PsIson Brownlow
The Charleston Courier, in an editorial, depre.
Gates the policy Of raising the black flag, saying
that 1t Is urged principally by those who keep
at a safe distance from the war.
A New Orleans dispatch says that on the
24th, Gov. Moore and Generals Lowell aud
Ruggles participated in a review of 2S,0OO
troops including 400 free eoLored persons.
The Bowling Green (Ky) Courier recon
mends the seizlng Of hostages for any rebels in
Federal prisons
The rebel gunboat Tuscarora, while coming
| from New Orleans, and when fifteen miles
above Helena, on the 23l ult., accidentally
caught fire aud became q total lOss.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
lCommunieatsdl
GEoRGErowS, D. O., Dec. 2, 1861.

tS----'~~l
GEoRGErowN, D. O., Dec. 2, 1861.
To tho Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: have noticed from time to time, that
you take deep interest in the welfare of our
sick soldiers, and that you make Inquiries
personal inquiries from your Office, as to their
state. read with great pleasure your Hatter.
Ing mention of the officers of the Union Hos.
pital, at Georgetown, one celebrated for iti
care and comfort for the sick and for It's meagre
mortality lists; but noticed all omission
among the names Of the gentlemen commended
which you perhaps will be good enough to al
low me to repair. The Union Hospital /, in
debted to Surgeon A. N. McLaren, leading
officer Of the regular army, and many years In
it's service, for the greater part Of the comforts
and the excellent attention which the sick In
that establishment receive.
DR.. McLaren-and not Downing-is the head
Of the hospital and his admirable manage
ment and generous feeling SO we'll regulate
the labors Of all those who are in position,
under him, that many lives are saved and many
q poor soldiers heart cheered 10 that house
by following out the wishes Of the kind. hearted
McLaren. Nearly all their patients are con
valescing; and you should have seen then
assemble for their tplepdid Thanksgiving
dinner. There were long tables covered
with cloths beautifully set out, and provided
With everything the market could afford
Sixteen turkeys, weighing from fourteen tc
twenty pounds, all kinds Of vegetables, oysters
roast apples, puddings, coffee, chocolate, bas.
kets Of fruit-in fact, everything harmless q, d
good that could be had, was purchased DR.
McLarens order-the day before, by Leary u
the Intelligent and efficient hospital steward
The lady-nurses here, whose devotion to the
fever patients is one OF the noblest facts Of the
war, took as much pride in decorating the
tables as II their own brothers were TO partake
and 1t would have done your kind heart good
to zee the poor fellows eat. But turkeys are
no neW thing In this Union Hospital. They
have chickens regularly three times week
oysters every day. and roast apples, egg-nogg
aud brown stout, without stint. IL WAS other
uise under the rule Of the doctors who preceded
Surgeon McLaren, but they happily are gone
and the Union Hospital may now be proud O
It's surgeons and Its nurses.
OEE VINO n INTERESTED IN HOSPITALS.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

~ Col. Charles R. Doron and his quarter
master, John Bosler, jun, both Of Philadelphia,
are now in this city, proposing to furnish the
Government with q full regiment Of heavy
artillery, which they have recruited at their
own expense. These gentlemen have both
sten service, Col. Doron as an officer In the
battle Of Bull Run, and Mr.. Bosler as convoy Of
Gen. Fremont's division in the overland route
to California.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

The schooner John N. Genin, Capt. Stafford,
arrived at New York from Ship leland near
New Orleans. She reports the Notifications at
that place finished, the guns mounted, and a
force Of one hundred and fifty men from the
different biockading ships are detailed 10 work
the guns.
Mr.. Tompkins, OF New York, has been in.
structed 70 send three steamers, loaded with
provisions, TO our forces near Sayannah,
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
HON. OWEN LovEJOY,s sPEE,

HON. OWEN LOvEJOY's SPEECH ma
At the serenade hero of Monday evening,
Mr.. Lovejoy, according to our Photographic
reporters, used the following language:
"A certain individual, in the olden time, who
was head aud shoulders above his cotempors
ri-s, was made king, and who, by refusing
utterly TO destroy his enemies according to the
Divine command, lost bis crown. hope that
no gentleman OF later days, resembling him In
height and station, will, by following his ex,
ample, share his fate"
This is materially different from the Ian
guage Of the report telegrapbed to the N. Y.
Tribune. =.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

- The speeches Of Hon. Owen Lovejoy
and Gen. Lane, at the serenade, will appear 10
our paper tomorrow. Those who desire copies
must order them In advance.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
'rO THE OTFICERs OF THE ARnY.

Jp arrived, a direct Importation PEI stssznsr
Futon, from hursps, . very Sac and large assort-
msnt Of Marine, Opera, Field olaasss, ssd Tsis.
scopes, which will ssll very little above ths esst
rior to be had, having bsen sssstsd plrpsssly isr
this market. Also, largs aad we'll Escorted stoek
Of Opsra 6laases Microscopes, gold silver, sad stesI
Spectaoles and Eye Glasses suited 10 the hsht By
the use Of a Optossster. considerable number Of
certificates to be sees At ny sAss, fren gentieman
Whe have beea saited At NY oia stablishment
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

CEALED PROPOSALS UNTIL TINE 00sh
- instant, invited for furnishing the u Q. Sub
sisteuoe Department with Tlsur.
About Il, 900 barrels will Be required Of higb
grade Of extra Flour, to be delivered In Washiss
ton at the railroad dspst or at n Ak
ington or Georgetswn, ssnstns tstwsea the lM
December and the 3eth DsssaSer, 1881. Each
barrel Of the Flour to bs inspsesd uit before 1t y
received.
The Flesr must ~ eSssl II quality - The brand
known - Lyons Usisn 1issr.
s., u 8. A, endorsed " fpsDsmis nev II
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

hope and believe that, If he had not been re-
strained from the expression Of bis personal
sentiments by the reserve and caution appro-
pirate to his official station, be would have
gone one step further, and pointed out that the
opp csits theories which he combats with such
invincibDe power Of reason, spring, and will
never cease to spring, from the system Of chattel
.lavery, and that we never can become homo.
sen-ous aud republican people so long as that
system diseases any part of the body politic.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

To CORRESPONDENTS. Ts.--Nn attention will b,
paid to anonymous communications.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

CoSGREss-There was very little done 10
either branch Of Congress yesterday, beyond
the reading Of the Presidents message.
In the House, ss will be seen, vote for the
expulsion of. Mr.. Burnett, Of Kentucky, was
sum uarily passed, and an "obituary" 3" of him
is promised at an early day, by his colleague,
Mr.. Wickliffs, who, we trust, will not forget the
maxim, to speak nothing Of the dead but that
which Is good.
The resolutions proposed in the Senate BY
Mr.. Grimes, give prompt and grateful expires
sion to the national appreciation Of the services
Of Com. Dupont and his brave associates.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Published Daily, sundays Excepted,
Ry w. T. MltRTACiH b 90.

sv- The publication ot,oe Of the Nationa
p.-.,hi,oor IN at the northeast corner Of d ant
asysnth street, second noor, over W. d. shep
h.rd,s store. Entrance on Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
OYsTERS-OYSTERs.

OYsTERS-OYSTERS
THE OVERLAND ..''. ..'
OYSTER EXPRESS COMPANY
Il now prepared to furnish Restsuras u, Hotels
in cans Of all sizes. XVI
The Oysters arrive daily frelh from ~
III. waters Of the Chesapeake Bay, and are of the
best quality.
The company invites the patronage Of the dealers
and the public In general and guarantees prompt
attention to all orders
oHice-4s Market Space (Avenue House. between
81 vsnth and Eighth streets.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
Wednesday, December 1, 1851.

~ Reading "a. sssr on every p.g..-es
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
g n. LEWIE, N. d.,
NJ Dental 0urvOOA,
OFFICE Ne 3AS PBHNsYLvAHIA AvRNVE
B<lssssn TisSfa and rhitssnA Nrsks,

WDhKeTOS CITTJ
HesPestfully tender his professional services h
the plblis. Havisg had AZ extensive prsstss 3
Philadelphia, he feels hasslf fuly ssnpstsnt - a..
charge his duty In every ease hsk nay y rrsssatsd
to his care.
DR.. L. has secured ~ right 10 use Ne ne npksvs
nent, patented BY Du. A. n. / J. l.. Aay, sf Pin.
adephia, for fastening ariasal sssth to gold silver,
Or Platiaa plates, which pre- sdss the pssabilty q
saliva or foreign mater ais sAHssng bstwssn then,
NATURAL ald Of ,srs lhiisy - he paHsat, diaesns
ing with the ordinary nslss Of fAstsaiag by ffvst
Ing Or soldsrns. whsh - sft.s sausss Ne Yfingi.g
- the mouth.
He would respectfully invite the publs - his oAss
to examine tAis iAprsvsnsnt. To DO 90 to b.
vinesd Of Its superiority all nsthsds hsrstsSsrs
used.
The dental profession is alss invited to call and
examine its merits ana utility.
Also, dentists can be furnished with teeth sf all
kinds, q, less price than they san BE- sosGht else
whore. nsv s-lA
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

~ The Unisn Prayer Meeting Will bs
holden, every day this week, In the rooms Of tn
Youas Mems Christian Association, Pa. 1venus,
opposite Browns Hotel, to commence at O'Clock
To be continued one hour only dec 49,
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

7 IBRARY OF OOEaK Ess,
Il Sstember ., 1881.
Notice d hereby sivsa that ths library n Con
gress will not be opSp unul tie lst q OstsSer pAxt
ssp la-6 .... EApsriHa.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

81 Company A, United States Engf-
nee s.-Fifty intelligent and able bodied men will
be enlisted to hll this Company " the maximsa
fixed BY law, $50 meu Inquire ct No az @ street.
Pay from s1a ~ s4 per month, besides food and
clothing. aug a1-tf
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

lCURNIsHED ROOMS FUR RERT.-A
4 large Psrior aud four fne Chambers, Handsomely
furpished In the most desirable part Of Arlington
NO. 422 r street north between Sixth aud Seventh
streets west In the immediate vicinity Of the Post
and Patent Noes, may be- had on Isasona6le terms,
by A ,plyif q to T. MAGRUDER,
No. 39S u street,
dec 3-3ts Bet Sixth and Seventh streets
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
rLADEs BUTTE Il.

NLADEs BUTTER.
.02 kegs choice Gladss Butter just received direct
from Somerset county Pennsylvalia for sale low by
JOHN III. 6EHAEo CO.,
Corner Ninth street and Pa avenue,
dec 2-eot6t oppotits west end Centre Market
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

OK REWARD.-Strayedo or stolen sbout
Del three week ago, red aud white Heifer. Steer
looking COW very large; never had calf Ihe
above reward will be given II brOusht 10 owner
Eigh and v, Gerson street, Navy fnrd.
dec 2-3ts DAVID AIhlNS
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
q. SANITARY COMMISSION,

y. 244 FIred, WdshinglOn, D. O., Dec 2, Ib6l.
The Sanitary c mmission has collection OF books
Of reference on MiIia'y surgery and Army Hygiene,
which military surgeons at or near Washing ion are
invited to consult
FREDERICK LAW oLMsTED,
dec Sim General Secretary.
The national Republican., 1861-12-04

THO MILITARY MEN.-We oner every
/ variety 3 words, sashes Belts, Epaulets, Shout
der Straps, Bugles, Wreaths, Caps, Gloves, GauHt
lets &o., &c.
Also large assortment OF mintary Clothing OF
Clothing Of ali iuds made to order at short notice
WALL, STEPHENS l. CO.,
doc 2-if1m S2a fesnsylvsnis avenue
The national Republican., 1861-12-04
NOV. a., 1864. EOv. -, 1861.

On and after Sunday, aith November, Passenger
Trains will arrive and depart from Calvert Station
a. iollows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-04
A CLERICAL OPINION OF THE REBEL SPECU.
LATORS,

From tho Norfolk Day Took, Nor. 20
Rev. William A. Smith D. D., delivered discourse on
to the junior members Of the Virginia Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church session NJ this place
which was listened To with Tho utmost attention. both by
the class TO which It Was specifically addressed and by
the large number Of citizens who present on the
casion. Iu tho Of his remarks tho gen
,leman took occasion to administer most whitening
buko TO spectators at largo and Of this city especially
For f0ar they not present the occasion and did
not hear the many complimentary things which were
said about them propose tor their benefit to give
outline OF the reverend gencmans remarks. He very
proroiy designated them Sbylocks, who were devoid
o. PATRIOTISM and did more injury to people than
enemies at the North Thoir speculation WAS upon
tho necessities OF the poor and though they might posi-
bly, become rich by them, the finger Of would be
pointed at the and the remnant u their days be EN-
Filtered by the reelection that their riches had boon pur
chased by the casting aside Of every sentiment OF h.
manty and bencvoence. That tho public already had
their eye upon these human cchcs and giving them
'spotting which II would be harder for them TO rid
themselves Of than would be for tho leopard to get rid
OF his and that Ii their system OF advancing self At tho
expense OF tho multitude not speedily curtaed it
WOULD result IN tho visitation OF such punishment upon
them at the hands Of the people they do not 81
apprehend Necessity knows no law, and these Same
wresed from them by injured and excited popu
lace Some OF these men profess TO be Christians and
at church the Sabbath going through the form
Of worship and looking In the face if they had
never committed single act Of villany. 30 FAR pa
triots concerned they had not th sAst Cturs Of
It, On tho contrary thoy wore onsmcSto sioountry,
and wero waging more successful wGtupCn hbir
try than the Northern h0rdcs Thcy destitute Of
his confines and took his sea, beside che Almighty thon
and then only could the spectators OF the present day
make any claim to Christianity patriotism. But we
have given enough TO show tho opinion entertained by
they held the same estimate by tho press and right
thinking meu everywhere.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-04

The Southern papers advocating the abolition Of tho
elective franchise.
The latest advces from Pensacola represent that the
fight had not been renewed Accounts say that had the
fight continued Fort McRae would have been destroyed
but no particulars OF the affair given.
The planters throughout the Southern seahoard arc
represented to BIO destroying their crops lest hey should
fall into the hands Of the Yankees
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 3, 1851.
The Bowling Green Courier OF the 26th u says party
OF rebels went yesterday to Franklin to arrest dozen
Unionsts. The latter retired within house and fred
killing one rebel, when the remainder set IRE to the
house, burning IL and all the Unionists therein.
Tho Atlanta Coderacy says the Mayor Of Augusta and
the Governors Of Georgia. Alabama Mississippi and Lous
hive recommended the Legislatures to suppress
just and unpatriotic specuations in ths primo
res OF life.
The Knoxville Register says the Lick creek bridge on
the Tennessee and Virginia Railroad has been repaired,
which has opened communication between Knoxville and
Bristol.
Richmond despatch TO the Nashville Patriot Says
Daniel Hand formerly merchant in Augusta and Savan
nah and recently Of New York. has been committed
jail here, suspected Of treason or Of being spy.
A conspiracy Of Union had been discovered in Neu
Orleans, causing great excitement there Many o-rs had
BEEN made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-04
THE MILITIA OF TENNESSEE CALLED OUT
PROCLAMATION OF GOVERNOR HARRIS.

E1HcCfTE HEADQUARTERS,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 49, 1851. (
To TUE OFFICERS IN COMMAND OF ans MILITIA stain
OF TENSEssEx IN IlE SECOND, THIRD AND TouRTa d.
vIsIoNs:--
The danger of invasion upon the part OF the federal
forces Is imminent this invasion threatens tho quiet
and security Of your homes, and Involves the secu
rity OF your sacred shts OF person ard pro.
perty. The warning example Of Maryland Mis-.
souri, and Kentucky bids you, If you would
preserve your fresides, your hoes ard the sancy Of
your wives and daughters TO the easpot.c invader
and his minons at the Threshold OF your state and drive
him back. Let the soil Of Tennessee be preserved from
his unhallowcd touch and e. him know that in defence
OF our liberties and our affairs every ennesseeaa ready
to yield up his life General A. s. Johnston commanding
the forces Of the Confederate states this department.
in view Of this threatened danger has called upon me to
send 70 the field such force be armed by the State
In obedience 70 which rcquison and 10 rcpo the n1
vacer thirty thousand or tho militia Of this State are
hereby called to the field.
Officers IN command Of the militia Of the Second Third
and Fourth divisions win hold their commands in rcad
ness TO receive marching orders by the 25th instant
unless in the mean time sufficient number Of volunteers
shall have rendered their services to Gil this rsquson
Special orders 10 the commanders Of the military, APP
portioning this reanistoa among the different brgaacs
OF said divisions, will be Immediately forwarded
panied with such instructions and directions may be
necessary for the Of troops " the place Of
rendezvous
y In the time captains will direct their companies
TO parade on se given day, with whatever arns~hey
may have ankhey viii take AZ other proper and legal
steps TO possess the ams within the bounds Of their
srectvs districts, aud Immediately report the com
mancsng officer Of their regiments tho number OF
and accontremsnts wcn the strength Of ecir
psnies. lSHAM EaRRIS.