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The national Republican., 1861-01-25
brecht, was taken up, and he was found guilty.

brecht, was taken up, and he was found guilty.
Patrick O'Neal, indicted for grand larceny,
in stealing portmonnaie containing alive dol
lar bank note and half dollar, from room in
Willards' Hotel, was then tried. This young
man had been suspected Of several larcenies
about the house and q snare was set for him,
by placing a carpet bag and pair of pantaleons
in the pocket Of which was the aforementioned
portmonnaie, in an unoccupied room. O'Neal
was sent several times to the room to see the
fictitious occupant, Mr.. Smith after he had re-
turned, the articles we're missed, and, on his be.
ing searched, they we're found upon him. The
court instructed the jury that person could
not be guilty of grand larceny, If the note was
not Of the full value. The argument in the case
was concluded, but it was not given to the jury,
as the hour was getting late. The jury will re.
ceive the case this morning.
CENTRAL GuARDHoUsE.-BeIore Justice W.
Thomps pson.-Edward Duffy, alias Ned Duck
ett who was arrested few nights since and
committed to jail for further hearing, on the
charge of being concerned in burglarious at.
tempt in November last was brought before
the justice, and fully committed for court. This
man was found on Sunday evening, secreted
under bed in the house of Mr.. Howard, on G
street, and arrested by the watch. On the way
to the Guardhouse, he broke the irons which
had been placed on his hands, and escaped.
George Williams, colored, was arrested some
days ago. on suspicion of stealing, and yester.
day morning was fully committed for court,
the articles found on him having been identi.
fed by Mrs. f. Frazer.
Rachel Hines, colored, charged with stealing
a flatiron from f. Knox, was fully committed
for court
Pink Coakley, colored, well known to the
police, was hauled up for stealing four bushels
of oats and two chickens Pink was saved
from going to court on account Of the prosecu,
tors being slaves; but the squire thought Pink
a suspicious person, strollng about after hours
and sent him to the workhouse for ninety days
The patrol brought in Peter Wilkinson for
being drunk and disorderly, and striking a
woman. He was sent to the workhouse for
| thirty days
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR AND SEALER OF
GAS METERS,

WASHINGTON, July ls, 1860.
NOTICE is hereby given, that, agreeably to the
~ provisions of the ordinance of the Corpora.
ton, approved May IL, ls6O the undersigned is
now prepared, "whenever required in writing
and on prepayment of the fee of fifty cents, to
inspect, examine, test, prove, and ascertain the
accuracy of registration of any gas meter in use
in this city" Every meter, if found incorrect,
will be condemned; and another, sealed and
marked as true, will be set in its place. If
proved to be accurate in its measurement of gas,
it will be sealed accordingly, and again put in
position for USE
Office No. $40 Seventh street, near Odd Fell
lows Hall. Open from A. NJ to p. NJ.
CHARLES W. CUNNINGHAM,
Inspector and Sealer OF Gas Meters.
ian
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

The beau monde of St. Petersburg is just
now much scandalzcd at the determination of
three elderly Russian princesses, belonging to
the most illustrious families, to marry three
young medical attendants. A fourth lady, of
mature age, not princess, but of high rank,
and immensely rich, is about to marry young
man employed in the shop of money changer
of the capital. One of the three elderly prin
cesses, not being yet widow, applied for d.
vorce, to enable her to marry again, but her
application has been refused by the Russian
tribunals.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
New York Markets,

New York, Jan. 24.-Cotton advanced Id
sales of 1000 bales uplands middlings, IL @
l2f.
Flour 5 cents lowcr-sales of $500 bbls. !;
State, $5.l5 ca $500; Ohio, $5.65 "a $5.75 I;
Southern, $40 "a Sc.
Wheat cent tlower-sales of l2,0 900 bushels {;
Western red, $l.33; Western white, $l.5O.
Corn cent lower-sales of $4,000 bushels;
mixed, e. "a 6S cents.
Lard heavy, at lO '@ lOl cents.
Whisky dull, at liz "a lS cents.
Sugar dull.
Coffee steady--sales of $4,000 bags, at IL!
Ga l3 cents.
Spirits Of turpentine firm.
Rosin dull, at $l.2j.
Rice firm.
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PROSPECTUS or TIE WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN,.

WARRINGTON, D. O., Dscem6er, 1890!
The undersigned have commenced the publfcs.
ton, In this city, of a weekly Newspaper, called
the National Republican.
II is printed on large sheet, 81 by AZ inches:
and Is furnished at the low prices stated below.
" will contain all the original matter Of tho
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 tho
National Government.
1t will 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 asa
FAMILY NEwsPAPEn.
In politics, the paper will be Republican, sus-
tanning the incoming Administration of.Mr. Lin
coin, but 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 II, and
1t Is believed that recent events have opened to
such paper an important sphere of useful ef-
fort The time has come, when the actual ad-
m'nistration Of the Government upon Republican
principles will explode the misrepresentation
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 National Republican
hope to make 1t useful. To the whole country
they offer journal which will discuss national
politics from national standpoint, and which
will never be swerved from patriotic duty by any
overpowering pressure of local interest.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Georgia Convention.

MlledgerHle Jan. 24.-The Convention to.
day elected Hons. Robert Toombs and Howell
Cobb from the State at large, as delegates to
the Montgomery Convention, and also the fol-
lowing from the districts First district, Fran.
els Barton; second district, Martin Crawford (;
third district, Judge Nsbit; fourth district,
Benjamin Hill; fifth district, Augustus R.
Wright; sixth district, Thomas r. Cobb (;
seventh district, Augustus Kenan; eighth dis
trict A. H. Ste phens..
Adjourned till tomorrow.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Virginia Congressional Manifesto.

Richmond, Jan. 24.-Ten Virginia Congress.
men have sent an address to the people of their
State, giving a review of proceeding and the
probable action of Congress, and say: at is
in vain to hope for any measures of conciia.
ton and adjustment from Congress which the
people of Virginia could accept" They are
also satisfied that the Republican party designs
by civil war alone to coerce the Southern States,
under the pretext of enforcing the laws, unless
it shall become speedily apparent that the Sc
ceding States are SO numerous, determined,
and united, as to make such an attempt hope
less. They conclude by expressing their sol.
emn conviction that prompt and decided action
by the people of Virginia will afford the surest
means under the providence of God of averting
the impending civil war, and preserving the
hope of reconstructing Union already dis
solved.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Later from Europe.


HdHftIG, jan. 24.-The Niagara arrived here
to day, with Liverpool dates of the 18th. She
brings $780, 900 in specie.
The American news caused an advance of
I'd. on the cotton market over official quota
tions. Breadstutfs steady. Provisions dull
Consols 9ls a. 9l2.
1t is officially announced that the French
fleet leaves Gaeta on the 10th.
C6tton-Sales of the week, 10000 bales.
| Bullion in the Bank oEEngland had decreased
f577,OOO, and in the Bank Of France S2,OOO,O 900
francs. The English money market was gen
orally unchanged.
eadstufs.-Richardson Spence, & Co.
quote -four 3D. lower; wheat, I'd. "a Sd. lower,
and corn Cd. lower-all closing dull.
Provisions. heavy, and slightly lower /;
pork dull, and bacon Is. lower.
General Produce.-Coffee quiet; rice dull ;
rosin buoyant; and spirits turpentne steady at
32s (D 32s. Cd.
The Niagara will be due at Boston on Friday
night.
The Beehive mills, at Manchester, owned by
Mr. Lamb, had been burned. Loss, 100000.
All the important ports of China are to be
opened to trade.
There is no confirmation of the reported loss
Of the allied fleet off the Peho.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE PLATFORM.

BRECkINRlDGE AND LANE PLATFORM.
Resclced, That the platform adopted by the
Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed,
with the following explanatory resolutions:
First. That the Government of Territory
organized by an act of Congress is provisional
and temporary, and during its existence all cit.
liens Of the United States have an equal right
to settle with their property in the Territories,
without their rights, either of person or prop
erty being destroyed or impaired by Congress
sional or Territorial legislation.
Second. That it is the duty of the Federal
Government, in all its departments, to protect,
when necessary, the rights of persons and prop
erty in the Territories, and wherever else its
constitutional authority extends.
Third. That when the settlers Of Territory,
having an adequate population, form a State
Constitution, the right of sovereignty COM
mences, and, being consummated by admission
into the Union, they stand on an equal footing
with the people of other States; and the State
thus organized ought to be admitted into the
Federal Union, whether its Constitution pro-
hibits or recognises the institution of slavery.
Resolred, That the Democratic party are in
favor of the acquisition of the island of Cuba
on such terms as will be honorable to ourselves
and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable
moment.
Resoired, That the enactment of State Legis.
latures to defeat the faithful execution Of the
fugitive slave law are hostile in character, sub
versive of the Constitution, and revolutionary
in their effect.
Resolved, That the Democracy of the United
States recognise it as the imperative duty of this
Government to protect the naturalized citizen
in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign
lands, to the same extent as its native-born cit
iZenS.
Whereas one of the greatest necessities Of
the age, in political, commercial, postal, and
military point of view, is a speedy communica'
ton between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts
therefore be it
Resolved, That the National Democratic party
do hereby pledge themselves to use every means
in their power to secure the passage Of some
bill, to the extent Of the constitutional author.
ity of Congress, for the construction of a Pa
cifc railroad from the Mississippi river to the
Pacific ocean, at the earliest practicable mo.
ment.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georyetown, ID. c.,
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1881.
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.
TINE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
l. of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY President.
HENRY KING, Secretary.
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent.
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill. Box 454, City Post Office. Orders
attended to Immediately. Losses paid promptly.
Care for home, and home will care for u.s.
nov &c
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
L 0 S r ,

ON Sunday afternoon, while passing from As
" sembly's Church, corner Fifth and strests
TO the Patent Office, black enamelled breast
pin. The finder, by leaving it at Mrs. Mullens
fancy store, Fifth street, near will receive
suitable reward. jan 23-3t*
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.

George B. Lipscomb is our authorized agent
for Georgetown. Subscriptions and sdvertise-
ments may be left at his store, No. ll3 High
street. The paper will be promptly delivered to
subscribers.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Georgetown Correspondence.
GEORGETOWN, Jan.

oEoh"hio"N, ou"' q, iooi'
The change in our Mayoralty has brought
with it, Of course, some change in the subord
nate offices subject 10 appointment and control
from that Office, made so as to harmonize them
more with the political complexion Of the ap-
pointing power In the extra police force, the
changes made are as follows: John W. Gross,
vice G. G. Sebastian; Wm. 7. Craig, vice Don.
aldson; John Knight, vice Robinson Baker
Thorn, vice Pomeroy. Should there be any
other changes in his Cabinet, shall duly in.
form you thereof
The Anderson Rifles, Company A, paraded
our streets last night, and went through their
various evolutions in manner which spoke
well for the attention and care of their officers,
and their own progress. By the invitation of
their Colonel, r. s. Cox, they proceeded to his
residence on the heights, and there partook Of
bountiful collation.. The charge they then
made would have done honor to an older corps
Not single man faltered, but all marched up
and partook Of the viands set before them
After three hearty cheers for the Colonel, the
Union, and the Constitution, they marched
back to their armory.
Nothing Of interest Al police affairs to-day.
Markets quiet-no change.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Louisiana, Convention

Baton Rouge, Jan. 24.-The Convention met
yesterday. A flag, with fifteen stars, waved
over the Capitol The Convention organized
by electing ex Governor Mouton for President.
A committee of fifteen was appointed to report
an ordinance of secession, and the Convention
adjourned till Friday.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Anti-slavery Meeting in Boston.

Boston, Jan. 24-The anti.slavery society
met at fremont Temple to-day. The Hall was
filed with the friends of the cause, including
many females. The doorways and halls were
crowded with disorderies, who received Wen.
dell Phillips with storm of Kisses, but moth.
ing serious transpired. Phillips was cool amid
constant interruptions.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
From Havana.

New orleans, Jan. 24.-The ship William
G. Hewes, with Havana dates to the 2OIh inst.
She experienced rough passage. Sugars
were dull quotations normal. The new crop
was coming in. The drought continues through
out the island.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Alabama Convention.

Montgomery Jan. 24.-The Convention was
occupied this forenoon principally in the dis
cussion of an amendment proposed by the COM
mittee on the Constitution.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

The Parsee Baronet, second Of the name,
Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the Rohschild of Bonn.
bay, on his recent visit to Paris, made mag.
nificent donation to the well.known institution
for poor English and American children, "The
British Free Schools" presided over by Earls
Crowley and Gray.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Election of United States Senator,

Madison, Wis, Jan. 23.-Timothy o. Howe,
the Republican caucus nominee, was elected
United States Senator by the Legislature to.
day.
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Virginia Legislature.

Richmond, Jan. "a The Senate indefinitely
postponed resolution of adjournment to the
18th February.
The proceedings in both branches to-day
were dull and unimportant.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

Seventh streets, Washington, d. c.,
MANUFACTURER OF GENTLEMENS
FASHIONABLE BOOTS & SHOES,
LAS at all times sufficient force of the most
IL experienced hands to make promptly to Or
der every variety of work in his line. He has on
his shelves very good supply of work Of his own
make. Also, general supply of Northern work,
direct from the Manufacturers, as we'll as from
Auction, and assures the public that no house
in this or any other city can supply, WHOLE-
SALE or RETAIL at lower rates. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
J. J. COOMBS,

attorney and Counsellor at Lao,
WILL practice in the local Courts of this
w District, and in the Supreme Court and
Court of Claims. Office at the corner Of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON


TO HOUSEKEEPERS OF WASHINGTON
GEORGETOWN, AND VICINITY.
WE invite the attention Of housekeepers to
w our very large and beautiful stock of
China, Glass, and Earthen Ware,
Which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment by our recent mportations
We deem 1t unnecessary to enumerate articles,
as we have everything that is usually kept in
the China business, from rich decorated French
China Dinner and Tea Sets, to the ordinary
Earthen Ware; and as we import the majority Of
our goods, we are prepared to furnish the best
quality either to the wholesale or retail trade,
as low as any of the importing houses Of Balti-
more.
English and American Cutlery of superior
quality.
Also, Horn, Buck, and Cocoa handled Cutlery,
from the same factories.
Silver-plated Ware on fine albats, warranted.
A large stock of Coal Oil lamps, numerous
patterns.
Parlor Lamp shades and Chimneys.
Cut Glass Globes.
Iyacinth Glasses, Fancy Articles, Toys, &c.
G. S. FOWLER l. CO.,
dec 4-eo 504 Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
South Carolina Legislature.

Charleston, Jan. 2i.-The House to-day ap-
pointed committee to inquire what changes
are necessary in the banking system and cur
rency of South Carolina, in consequence of the
change of our political relations.
A resolution was passed, inquiring of the
Postal Committee what provisions ought to be
made for contingency of the stoppage of the
mails by the Federal Government.
The committee reported, and the Legislature
promptly appropriated $4,000, in case the
mails should be stopped
The Legislature will ad journ on Friday.
Military services by the Catawba Indians
have been rendered, and accepted by the State.
Hon. JEFF. Davis is in the city.
Lieutenant Mead has returned to Fort Sum.
ter
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Surrender of the Augusta Arsenal to
the Governor of Georgia.

Augusid, jan. 24-'even hundred State
troops assembled here this morning for dem.
onstration on the Federal arsenal near the city.
Governor Brown, being here. demanded the
surrender Of the arsenal, which was complied
with at 1890, P. NJ. Negotiations had been in
progress for its surrender previously.
The Federal troops saluted the American
flag, and will 60 hence to New York.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
Green Corn, Green Beans,
Green Tomatoes, Fresh Peaches,
Brandy Peaches, Lima Beans,
French Peas, Asparagus,
Mushrooms, Capers and Olives,
Olives Stuffed in Oil. Spanish do.
New Raisins, Almonds,
Dates, Prunes, Figs, &c.
For sale low by
BROWNING h HEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
EDMUND F. BROWN,

Notary Public, Commissioner Of the Court Of
Claims and for the State Of California, and
attorney for business IN the sereral Depart.
ments,
rs prepared to take Dispositions for the Court
l. of Claims, and the Courts in the several States
and Territories; and also to act as Counsellor
and Attorney for business before the different
Departments Of Government.
Deeds, Wills, and other Writings, prepared,
and Acknowledgment taken.
Office, 402 street, next to Seventh street, op-
posite the Post Office and Patent Office.
dec 4-2aw3m
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Petitions against an Anti-Slavery Con-
vcntion mt ALBANY,

Albany Jan. pa call appeared in the
evening papers for an Anti.Savery Convention
in this city early in February, against which
petitions have been'prepared, and will be imme
diately circulated, urging the Mayor to take
steps to prevent the holding of the Convention,
as the petitioners fear, in the present, excited
state Of public feeling, breach of the public
peace would be inevitable, and might lead to
serious results.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Reported Recognition of the Southern
Confederacy.

Toronto, Jan. 24.-The Leader, of this city
announces positively that the English Govern
ment will acknowledge the independence of the
Southern Confederacy AS soon as it is formed
fudge.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
Arrest of Alleged Swindlers.

Boston, Jan. "a Charles Z. Evans, freight
agent, and E. 7. Evans, have been arrested here,
on the charge Of defrauding the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, by non.accounting for tick.
cts sold,
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
OBJECTION.


Now let those insure who net lnsdrcd before,
And those who have, let them insure the more"
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

I OF FOR SALE-Lot Five, in Square 1892,
IL containing about l3, 900 square feet. Price,
three cents per foot. Apply at this office.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
North Carolina Legislature-Passae
of the Convention Bill.

Raleigh, jan. 24.-Each House to-day passed
their respective Convention bills, which, though
dissimilar in some of the minor particulars, will
be made to agree. Each bill submits the ques.
ton of Convention or no Convention" and
elects delegates, like Virginia. Tn election
takes place on the 2lst of February.
Everybody appears highly pleased with the
result.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
.OOFING PITCH & ROOFING FELT,

nR JOHN G. +, HOLSTON, Surgeon, Physi-
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. 1913 L st. north,
between Ninth and Tenth SITS. west. jan 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

Payments always In advance.
When Club of subscribers has been forward
ed, additions may be made to it on the same
terms. 1t is not necessary that the subscribers
to a 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
L. CLEPHANE Il CO.,
National Republican, Washington, d. C.
Those of our exchanges publishing the above
conspicuously three times in the inside form Of
their paper, and forwarding a marked copy to
this Office will receive our daily in exchange
until the end of the ensuing session of Congress.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
BY TELEGRAPH.

From South Carolina-A Boat from
Fort Sumter Fired at by the South
Carolinians-Hon. Jeff. Davis Spoken
of for President of the Southern
Confederacy.
Charleston, Jam. 23.--The battery on the
beach at Sulivan's Island fired into boat from
Fort Sumter on Monday. There were three
men it, who approached the beach with mufiled
oars. The sentry at the battery hailed them,
and warned them off.
Failing to obey the summons, the sentry fred
musketry into the boat, when it turned round
and went away. Soon after, those at the battery
heard noise like the hauling up of boat at
Fort Sumter. One Of the men in the boat is
said to have been wounded badly. Their object
is supposed to have been desertion, bat some
say it was a desperate effort to run the gauntlet
of the sentries, and spike the guns Of the bat.
terry.
Yesterday the Senate refused to make an ap.
preparation for laying submarine telegraph in
the barbor to connect the military posts. The
war department of South Carolina will, however,
do it when necessary.
Hon. Jefferson Davis was expected here last
night. He has great many friends here, and
is highly spoken Of for President of the South.
ern confederacy. If war comes, he most likely
will be make President.
|, The Senate today passed the tax bill, which
increases the taxes 20 per cent over the year
1859.
The national Republican., 1861-01-25
HENRY JANNEY,
MANUFACTURER OF GENTLEMEN'S

No. 34s Pennsylvania drenue, bet'ceen SirtI
Seventh streets, Washington, ID. c.,
The national Republican., 1861-01-25

INCENDIARIsM-Last evening about six
o'clock, Mr.. Hawkins stable, near the corner
of Ninth and | streets, was discovered to be on
fire, and in short space of time was entirely
consumed. The flames spread to an old house
belonging to Mr.. J. W. NARROW, next adjon-
ing, which was slightly damaged. The Frank
lin, Perseverance, and Union Fire Companies
were early on the ground, and, by their timely
exertion succeeded in saving the adjoining