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The national Republican., 1861-11-25

The Nsw YORK INEBpIATH AsYLUN.-Dr. Val
ent!ne Mott, Of New York, was, few days ago,
inargurated President Of the New York State
Irebriate sylum, at Binghamton. The edidcs
| is situated on an cminence two hundred and
fItv feet above the Smquehanna, which rolls
a, The foot of tn. elevation, two miles east Of
nghamton. The ground is the donation Of
the citizens Of Bipghamton, and contains two
hundred and ffty.three acres.
The grounds Immediately surrounding the
building will be laid out in walks and lawns,
AID the remainder of the land will be devoted
=" farming purposes, for the>use of the nstitu-
tinY.
The building is constructed Of grey marble,
in the castellated Gothic style of architecture,
with battlements and towers. 1t is three hun
lr.d and sixty.fve feet in length, and three
stories high The iransept is sixty.two feet
Vie, AID sovent! two feet deep, exclusive Of
'Hr lowcrs. The wings are fifty feet deep, and
our hundred and iortyseven feet on each fa
" vie. fh" centre OF the wings project seven
ir,t on each facade, giving room for stairs each
Wy without Diminishing the width of the cor.
ridor. The projections have gables and turrets
t n, angles. The nrst and second stories Of
Le ,rausept are traverse d by halls fourteen
feet wide, communicating at each end with th,
cnridors Of the wings. The third story Of tht
transept contains chapel thirty feet by sixty
niue, ard four rooms on each side, with ward
robe in each. The window of the chapel
t"w,rd the front, will be of stained glass--sub.
jet. the good Samsritan-and on each side are
IL 'ohes for the reception Of statues of the found
rrs ut he institution.
O'er four thousand applications for admjs
sioa to the asylum have already been received
What woe and misery must there be in the IN
written history Of those men. Still more sor
rowtul Is the fact that over four hundred Of
these applicants bear the tacred form of wo
man. What blight on the flower of house
| hold love,
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

A Ngw SOUTHERN COAST MOVEMENT. The
harbor ut Sevastopol was thoroughly blockade
during the Crimean war, by sinking vessels In
the channel, and our Secretary of War has deter
mined tn pursue ike course with a few
Southern harbors, for which purpose about
Gity old whsera have Iacn purchased at New
Lo ldon, Egg Harbor, Mystic, New Bedford, and
at other points, They have been loaded with
stone. AMI - arranged that tbey can be sunk
with ease ana certainty. The expedition has
already sailed and we fhlll soon hear favor
ah report Of its work.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
GEN DIx's PaoCLAMATIoN.
Ur,,n tha IA t,rnra Patriot.


"THE RtaHr THING AT THE RIaHT Place
The proclamation II Major G neral Dix, ad
d r. ssed to the Inhabitants OF the two Eastern
Shore counties Of Virginia, and scattered there
b. the troops of the United States, when they
went to restore the flag and the authority Of
the Union, entities him to the respect and ad
nliration OF every true American and Fed raj
Uuion man In the country. Such is the spirit
which will restore the Republic"
We entirely disagres with the Patriot In Its
stimsle of Gen. Dix's procla nation. 1t,
Il ub,less, commends itself to the lovers OF
81 very, and to those who would have that In
siitution out-live the Union but to those who
d sire the perpetuity of this Republic, and who
sb TO see the rebellion, and the cause OF II
crshed, 1t can only be Viewed with the scorn
AID contemp. it so richly merits. We hope
the time will soon come when there will be an
end to such proclamations as those Of Dix and
llalieck, and when they will be regarded as
reasonable to the State as they are to human
ty. When our Generals shall issue procsama
tons In harmony with the noble sentiments
uttered by Col. CocEfrSne and the Secretary Of
" ar. we shall begin to . III, end Of this con-
test, and not before. The rebels have u settled
pol oy they confsc.te everything belonging tc
,heir enemies, and do everything to weaker
the r. and leave no available means untried &c
gain an advantage, by which they illustrate theii
wisdom. They are in arnest, and mean to con
qu'r il they can, and they avail themselves O.
al the acknow dyed rights of modern warfare
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
T. lii. .la... u.


Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that Oscar Aalmborg has been appointed
vice-Consul Of Sweden and Norway, at Chicago,
do hereby recognize him as such. and declare
him free to exercise and enjoy such functors,
powers, and privileges, as are allowed to the
Vice Consuls of the most favored nations in the
United States
In testimony whereof, have caused these let
ters to be made patent, aud the seal of
the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city of
IL. 81 Washington, the 22d day of November,
A. D. 1861, and of the Independence OF
the United States of America the eighty
sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD Secretary Of State.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

Nr JOHN Jacob Astor, Of this city, has Joined
be S'atl 'r Major Gei eral Mcclellan, with the
c'ilm Sst"n OF iieutenant colonel. Hr. Astor
is lbe Representatives o. thirty millions of prop.
triy, w.t. an 'ucpm. OF two mill ony per an
unm lie ha- been from the beginning one OF
the most "ct W. ord efti,rnt rx"Cutive mem
bers OF the Cni'n D. fence CommitIe,. of tLis
c y and tas given nis tin kn"w.rdFe and
roley wth'u tint ter b. c.,o"r IT ,hr coun-
try and for Tie s.ppr' ...,l uI tbr .ebeiiion-
A. j. Jour- LO,Q
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

So Having been authorized, by the
War Department, TO raise and organize a regiment
Of infantry, to serve in the District OF Columtis as
home guard, persons wishing to raise AID com.
mand companies la this regiment will report to the
General Recruiting otHcer, at his headquarters,
room No 10, Washington Buildiug- caInor Penu-
sylvania avenue and Seventh street. third story.
ISAAC A. PECK
WAsHrNdToS, d. c.,
November IL, 1881. nov II
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

~ Order No. 1.-The members of the " Home
Guard" who have been enrolled Ia the company of
the undersigned, and those who design making ap-
plica'ion for membership, will meet at The Model
Hou.e, Opposite Patent Once, corner of Ninth and
streets) on Tuesday Evening", the 26th Instant.
This company will be at once mustered into the
service for the Disie. Of Columbia aud entitled to any
and every gratuity or bounty allowed, by Congress
which il guaranteed.
JAMES E. STEUART,
nov 26-2t. Captain Ii. G.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

Gs- General Pillow has taken command OF
the rebels at Columbus, 10 consequences of the
accident to Gen Polk, from the explosion Of a
gun, hitherto alluded to.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

aS- Compdny A, United States Engi-
Eceis.-Fifty intelligent and able bodied meu will
be eolistcd to I'LL this Company to tie maximum
fixed by law, 100 men Inquire at No "a! & street
Pay from $l3 to s4 per month"; besides food aud
clothing. aug 27--tf
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

A RALLY YMEN.-is ally to defend your
Misunderstanding been authorized by the War De
partment to raise company to be attached TO the
Home Guard to do duty In the District of Columbia
o"ly am now ready to receive all good able bodied
men at my rendezvous, on Massachusets 5 av, nue.,
between Fourth and Fifth streets, metropolitan
Truck House Pay, &c., the same ss other voluu
ers, from $13 to s,2 per month. Pay to commence
as soon as enrolled. As this company offers greater
inducements than any other heretofore raised those
who wish to join will do we'll to do so at once, as 1t
Is fast filing up
Remember the place, on Ma,sachusetts avenue,
between Fourth and Fifth streets.
8. W. ROBINSON,
nov T-1ws Captain.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

srs- Mr.. George Peabody, the London
banker, writes that the British Government is
anxious TO preserve peace with the Unit
States, and that he does not fear that any
attempt to br:ak the blockade will be made
Mr.. Bates also writes in the same strain.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

NJ Our daily edition i. b"yord the capacl'
ty of our present prtss Weexpeet new on'
this week, when our b-cribers will be serv' d
at an earlier hour.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
THE RENDEZVOUS AND THE PLANS.

According to the latrie, the allied squadro s
have fixed upon the roadsteal OF Vera Cruz for
their rendezvous That city will be immed
ately occupied, and should that measure not
lead to any satisfactory result the Allies will
successfully occupy Tampico, Matamoras. Ia
casco, and the town of Carmen, in the Yuca,
tan, and ultimately, If necessary, the City OF
Mexico.
The Paris pNper' of the evening of the 9th
announce that the squadrons will assemble at
Havana.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

AProlNTED--HoraceR R. Wirz, medical staff,
U. $. A., hau been appointed, by Gen. Rose-
cram, medical direcl r Of the Department of
Western Virginia
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
TIN NEW ROAD.

VoIH%TARhr RETRED.-Mojor Thomas S.
Engish and Captain Abraham N. b. Bevoort of
the Marine Corps, haze been retired, by their
own request.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
A NIGHT RIDE.

The telegraph breakers are still at work on
the Newfoundland line, the wires having been
cut every hour on wednesday. The company
Lave posse Of mounted men constantly at
work repairing the breaks. The Harbor Grace
line is supposed to be utterly destroyed.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
Tn. Joint Expedition to Mexico.
THE RESPECTIVE CONTINGENTs.

A letter in the Brussels Independence states
that Spain, as the Power most closely interest
ed, is to furnish 5000 men, France | 800, and
England 800.
The Constitutional says the French contin
gent will consist of a line ot-battla ship, frig
ates, corvette. gunb0ats, aud an advice
boat. The number of troops will be about
5000 men, comprising 500 Zouaves and de-
tachment of cavalry. The horses will be pro
cured in Mexico.
The Pdtrie also says the contingent which
France will send will number 5000 men.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

Ry The Union Prayer Meeting VIII be
holden, every day this week, in the English lu
theran Church, corner Of Eleventh and Fl streets,
to commence at four o'clock. To be continued one
hour only. oct 8--f
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

DARN TO kENT.-A Farm OF I35 acres,
L aud Dwelling Hon Z, absut two miles from The
city, on Rock Greek.
Apply at 3s3 G street, corner Of Twelfth
nov 25--lw
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

I OST-On the p. H. of November 22d, n
II email Ladies' Money purse, containing SIT The
nnder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this
Office nov .5-lt-
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

GENERAL RICHARDSON of Illinois, arrived in
Washington on Saturday. He is in very poor
hpalth
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

DOUMS TO LET-In IA privat. family,
~ furnished or unfuIrtheU, with or without
board. Enquire ot No, 44l | street north, between
Ninth and Tenth. hoy 22-3t#
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
nATlONAL REPUBLICAN.
Monday, November %, 1861.

~ Reading Matter on every psse.-Ss
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
THE REBELS KNEW OF TIE GRAND REVIEW.


deserter from the rebel ranks, who came
| into our lines since the grand review of Wed
nesday last says that the rebels had been ap
priscd of the review, and that it was their
| intention to have made n formidable demon
stration against our pckets, with view of
driving them in, and thereby produce a regular
panic and stampede among the civilians, who
were to witness the grand affair. lie states
that pretty large rebel force had been con-
centrated at Fairfax for the purpose, but that
for some cause or other it had been abandoned.
| He also states that the rebels are daily expec
| ing an advance movement Of the Union forces.
and that they are fully prepared TO meet them
Il- does not believe, however, that the reb Is
will make regular stand and give b tile this
side of Manassas. They have. 1t appears,
some pretty good fol tiications al Crn,reville
The capture OF Port Royal and Beaufort by
the Union feet caused great excitement among
the South Carolina and Georgia troops
PicKEr-sHooTING.
Three strong accommodating parties started
out on Wednesday morning, In the direction of
Fairfax. Tic rebels for the past three nights,
have baca shooting our pckets in the most
cold-bloOded and deliberate manner
THH NEW ROAD.
contraband having reported that new
road was being made, by the rebels, from Flint
.iill to GernaDtoRu, General Porter sent out
two companies Of cavalry to reconnoitre. They
returIrd Gnd coniirm2d the story. The present
roed Is nearly bee line. 1t is a matter OF
much conjecture what they are building it for.
Everything seemed quiet all through the
right wing, CENTRE and left column, on Satur-
day night, when our reporter left. Our pick.
ets now extend two and half miles below
Mount Vernon.
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
Consul APPoINrED-Hon. Edward D. Culver
of New York, has been appointed consul a
Para, Brazil
AN ARMY BRIDGE.

We understand that that enterprising and
patriotic citizen, Gen. George NJ Laumsn, ha.
made Il proposition to the Government to build
bridge six hundred feet long, which Que hun
dred and five soldiers can move as fast as an
army aud which can he constructed in ak
hours ready for the use of the army, its capaci.
ty 10 be equal to II turnpike of twenty feet in
width.
NIGHT RIDE.
The other night, General Mcclellan aston.
shed his staff and messengers by giving them
night ride through the different encamp
ments. He started at eight O'Clock in the
evening aud did not return to his quarters till
four IN he morn ng
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
~ PROGRESS OF SLAVERY
IN THE UNITED STATES
BY GEORGE NJ. '

BY GEORGE NJ. WESTON
Copies Of this work for sale at the publication
Office Of the National Republican, corner of Seventh
and ID streets.
Bound edition, 81 per copy. Pamphlet edition, "a
cents per copy. apra-tf
~ Union Prayer Meoting.-There will be
an ALL DAY Union Payer Meeting, on TGIS
DAY, in the rooms Of the Young Mems Chrisiian
Association, on Penn. avenue, o. po.ite Brewns
Hotel, and will be con .ucted by the following
name m
The national Republican., 1861-11-25

EOR SALE OR HIRE .--IIOrses and WnS-
ons Tor Sale or Hire at AIS Tenth street, between
G and II. G. A. ARNS.
nov 19--lwt
The national Republican., 1861-11-25
CEALED PROPOSALS. UNpII. TlIm soth

OEhEED PTtOPONALN UNFII. HI y oUth
- instant, are invited for furnishing the u > SUI
si6tence Department with Flour.
About 1000 barrels will be required nt high
grade OF extra Flour, to be delivered in " nshing
ton at the railroad pot, or Mt warehouses la Wash
ington or Georgetown, sometime between the 1st
December and the Goth Decsmner, 1871. Each
barrel of the Flour TO be inspected just before 1t il
received.
The Flour must be equal In quality to th' brand
known as Lyons Union Flour.
Bids 10 be di'ested to Mej )r A. BkCKWIIH, 9.
s u. y. A, endorsed " Proposals " nov22
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19
Our Charleston Correspondence,
Fleet still lowering roa11d-Stnster is still on Fire
E.lriker Attenpts at RsinfOrcement Mode.

Fleet still towering roaud-Sluter is still on Fre-No
Further Attempts at Reinforcement Made.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Monday April Is, 1861.
For a more correct and detailed report of events
for the last two days. must refer you to the Mer-
eTy and Courier, as cannot write without exultant
excitement. We have the LINCOLN programme fully
developed this morning, War to the hilt-ceercion
and mistake, is the poIicy-T5,O 900 men called for
from your State and others. How will Tennessee
respond to such q 4 call: We wonder 1t is an
easy matter to make the call but not so easy get
the men, hope Let them come if they feel like it.
We are ready for all such treacherous scoundrels
Liberal offers are made to us from North Carolina
and Virginia, of both and money, to aid in the
| cause of freedom
MAJ. ANDERSON and garrison having sailed on
board OF our steamer last evening our troops have
full possession Of the remains Of Sumter. 1t is said
! that neither MAJ. ANDERSON officers or men, would
allow the cowardly scamps on board the feet to
enjoy any honor in conveying them to New York
1t is also said that when their commander offered
the Major his hand that he Indignantly turned his
back upon him.
We are all Jubulant at present over the happy
result, but are quite ready to pay eur respects to
lurking enemies 1t cannot be possible that any
attempt shall be made to retake Sumter now The
pluck is wanting. On Thursday and Friday last,
they had assistance and failed move but now they
have none, and will only find early graves if the
fool-hardy enterprise is undertaken.
Let Tennessee show her hand now. If she fsvors
the LINCOLN policy let her men respond to his call,
but If not, let her follow the man for the times
JEFF. DAVIS
Victory will be ours without the shadow doubt,
and SO will the city Of Washington be.
Let Tennessee vindicate her honor by throwing to
the breeze the flag of the Confederate States of
America.
Business matters look encouraging after the con
hict and should our port not be blockaded We shall
proceed as usual l hope you will publish IN full
the report of the war, issued by the Mercury OF
the 18th and to-day, (15th.) Let your readers to
be STIRRED way down to their boots. Let all of
your Union-savers see that earnestness is now
fixed fact and no re organization reconstruction
possible. Should 10000 volunteers be ready in ten
days from Tennessee for the Southern army let
them report themselves to our Secretary of War, at
Montgomery, and pray that fully that number will
declare for the right and the right pursue. As old
ABE has cut the mails Short 1 do not know whether
this will reach you or not
saw the first and last guns in the conflict of
Friday and Saturday and if we are to have more of
the same sort, let them come at once,-so you say,
hope. Yours,&c, KEEP
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19

THE GREATEST SCARE YET.-LNCoLN has been in a
continued state of fright, says the New York Ne,OS
ever since his election. At Springfield he was
frightened almost to death with the idea of assassi-
ma ton, and the scare he there received followed
him to Washington via Harrisburg. At Washing
ten the same hideous dream clings to him, and even
box of suGir intended fer the Smithsonian Insti-
tnte he believes were intended to wind themselves
about his own long neck or strike their faugs into
his flesh. Just now he is on big fright about an
attack upon Washington by somebody. and hardly
takes time to button his suspenders. In short the
poor old man-this second WASHINGTON and greater
than JAcKsoN-is showing about the frmness and
stamina of the hare. He order his myrmldOns
to shoot down and shed the blood of his own coun-
trymen but trembles at the flash of the powder and
rafting of the musketry.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19
The war Feeling at the North

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE patriotic declara-
ton of Gov. Hicks for the Union has kindled great
enthusiasm. The enlistment of volunteers is pro-
crossing speedily. Five thousand men have already
been enrolled, which is more than the quota re-
auired from Philadelphia, while the men exempted
by age are forming reserve guards for the protec-
ton of the city.
Intelligence from Harrisburg states that more
than 10000 men have already been accepted.
Senator Bigler has pronounced in favor of sus-
teining the Government at all hazards.
Boston, April ia large meeting of the Irish
citizens was held last night Patriotic resolutions
were unanimously adopted expressing unfinching
devotion to the Federal Government. A PROPOSE
ton was made to raise an Irish regiment and ten
der it to the President
PIQUA, o., April E.-Piqua has to-day raised a
company and rendered its services to the Govern
ment.
LAFAYETTE, IND, April 1.-THE first company of
volunteers left for indianapolis at 2 p NJ to-day.
They were escorted to the depot by the Lafayette
Artillery, and two companies nearly full, who
will follow in a few days.
MICHIGAN CRY, IND, April IA large and en-
thusiastic meeting was held last night. Democrats
and Republicans unite for the Constitution and
the Union, Strong anti-Secesson resolutions were
adopted denouncing all as traitors whose views are
not to sustain the Government Salutes were fired
to the Stars and Stripes which were displayed IN
all parts of the city. A volunteer company was
Immediately organized. The frat man who signed
the roll ia one OF our most prominent clergymen.
TRENTON, n. j., April lT.-Senator Thompson
was here to-day to purchase flag 20 display from
his residence. He expressed himself strongly in ia
vor of sustaining the Government and enforcing
the laws.
Our Military Board has been in session all the
morning. and orders have been issued for four reg-
ments.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19
~. D,scr.,ion. .he better PAR ofvalor.

AZ Discretion, the Better Part of vaIor.
We learn that some half dozen or so of old gran
MES hold the opinion that in the present eouict be-
tween the old tyrant of the white House and the
Sou tn, the true policy of Tennessee is to take
no part in the fight. They seem to think that old
Abe would not perhaps insist actiue aid, nasmuch
as our natural position in the fight would be on the
side of the South; and as we have not yet voted
ourselves into the Southern Confederacy, we might
perhaps slip out of the fight altogether. This is
thought would bea fair compromise between Black
Republicanism and the South
But the secret motive is not so much to save the
blood of Tennesseans as to save old ABE's army of
subjugation. If Southern traitors should under
take to organize under the black banner, it is GER
tain they would be crushed to earth like so many
adders. If therefore, Southerners could be induc-
ed to acceptthe base and cOsOdrly policy of neutrality
it would be equivalent to neutralisng the services
of fifty thousand soldiers, good and true to the
cause of independence and Southern rights as ever
shouldered musket
The proposition originates we believe where one
might naturally suppose-with the Louisville Jour
nal whose sympa thies it is well known have been
throughout this contest and will be doubt to the
end of time on a different side of the river from
that on which it Is located. 1t has sympathisers
elsewhere, but thank God its day of deception has
well nigh passed 1t is beginning be appreciated
its proper worth, and the day is not far distant
when its treason to the South will be suppressed by
the indignant voice of an outraged community.
The peace and wellbeing of society, the safety Of
our wives and our children demand imperatively
that Black Repubicanism and Hslperisn, however
disguised by occasional bit of cant about South
ern sympathy should be exposed, end dealt with
as crime against the peace ard safety not only of
the State, but of the domestic circle.